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Pavlic Wins Harris Hill Ski Jump for Second Time

by Not Signed In | Recreation & Sports
Harris Hill Ski Jump

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A 20-year-old Slovenian bested 30 of the world’s top up-and-coming ski jumpers Sunday to win the Harris Hill Ski Jump’s annual namesake Fred Harris Memorial Tournament.

Blaz Pavlic, performing for a crowd of several thousand spectators, came within two meters of matching the hill long-distance record of 104 meters he set with his first win in 2017.

“For the hill record, you need a little bit of headwind,” said Pavlic, who jumped this year in calmer conditions.

Proposed Changes in Food Assistance Rules (84 FR 980)

by RobertOeser | Food

The USDA announced a rule change that would cut food assistance for individuals who are having trouble finding work and restricting State agencies’ requests to waive those USDA restrictions.

The public has until April 2, 2019 to comment on these proposed rule changes

To take action on this proposed rule change, click on the Feeding America link which provides a message starter:

Vermont Interview with American YPG Volunteer Concerning the Revolution in Rojava (Syria)

by Not Signed In | Activism

Waterbury Vermont, February, 2019 – Michael Alexander, a guest of the Green Mountain Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, recently spoke to Equal Time Radio (WDEV 550AM) about his experience serving as a volunteer soldier in the YPG. The YPG & YPJ are the military arm of the revolution in the northern Syria.  The revolution, which is ideologically influenced by the writings of the Vermont philosopher Murray Bookchin, is seeking to establish a secular Town Meeting-like direct democracy in Rojava (Syria).  Alexander, a native of Ohio USA, served as a heavy machine gunner on the Raqqa front. 

Slovenian Scores On First Day of Harris Hill Ski Jump

by Not Signed In | Recreation & Sports
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BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A young Slovenian bested 32 of the world’s best up-and-coming ski jumpers Saturday on the first day of this weekend’s Harris Hill Ski Jump.

Blaz Pavlic, 20, won the most total points in front of a crowd of several thousand spectators, with Xaver Aigner, 16, of Austria second and Zak Silih, 23, of Slovenia third.

In the men’s U.S. Cup, Canden Wilkinson, 16, of Colorado’s Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club finished first and Hunter Gibson, 17, of Illinois’ Norge Ski Club placed second, even though both experienced falls in the last of their two jumps.

VFW $6 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 2-18 to 2-22

by Not Signed In | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burger, fries, sweet potato fries, wings, onion rings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 257-0438
Feb. 18th – Feb. 22nd

Mon – salisbury steak, mashed potato, gravy & veg

Brooks Memorial Library Closed for Presidents’ Day

by Brooks Memorial Library | Living

Brooks Memorial Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 18th, in observation of the Presidents’ Day holiday. If we get more snow, don’t forget to check out some SNOWSHOES!

Since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in 1971, it has been celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally created as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, it was later expanded to include Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, as well as being a way to honor all presidents, and celebrate other aspects of our national culture.

VFW $6 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 2-11 to 2-15

by Not Signed In | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burger, fries, sweet potato fries, wings, onion rings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 257-0438

Mon – meatloaf, mashed potato, gravy, & veg

If You Want to Save Your Ash Trees, Now is the Time to Act

by Not Signed In | Home & Garden

Emerald ash borer is here. Infestation has been verified 20 miles away. It is a killer; now is the time to vaccinate any ash trees you want to save, because by the time you find the pretty green insect on your tree, or notice the damage, it will be too late. Infested trees die from the top of the crown down; by the time you can see from the ground that you have damage, the tree will be too far gone to save.

How do I know if I have ash trees?

Auxiliary Sweetheart Dinner/Dance at the VFW. Public Welcome. Colt 45 Band!

by Not Signed In | Food

Saturday, Feb. 9th the VFW Post #1034 Auxiliary will be having a sweetheart dinner & dance. Stuffed pork loin, mashed potato, butternut squash, rolls, butter & dessert will be the menu. Doors open at 5 pm, dinner will be served at 6 pm. Cost is $10 per person for the dinner/dance, or $5 for the dance only after the meal is over. Colt 45 Band will start playing at 7 pm.

VFW $6 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 2-4 to 2-8

by Not Signed In | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burger, fries, sweet potato fries, wings, onion rings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 257-0438

Mon – beef stroganoff over noodles w/ salad

VFW $6 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 1-28 to 2-1

by Not Signed In | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burger, fries, sweet potato fries, wings, onion rings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 257-0438
Jan. 28th – Feb. 1st

Mon – shepherd’s pie w/ salad

Brooks Memorial Library has Snowshoes to Borrow!

by Brooks Memorial Library | Living

Just in time for winter to really kick in, Brooks Memorial Library is pleased to have added snowshoes and adjustable poles to our catalog! They are loaned on a first-come, first-served, and are available in several sizes, from childrens’ to adult. A special waiver for each cardholder must be signed and dated before they are borrowed. Check them out!

BlackKKKlansman to be Shown at All Souls Church Jan 27

by GeorgeCC | Activism

WEST BRATTLEBORO — Enough with documentaries, this month All Souls Church will screen a full-length, commercial feature film on Sunday, Jan. 27, as the next offering in its series “Looking Inward at White Power and Privilege.”

“BlackKKKlansman,” the acclaimed 2018 film directed by Spike Lee and starring John David Washington and Adam Driver, will be shown for free starting at noon and will be followed by a discussion.

VFW $6 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 1-21 to 1-25

by Not Signed In | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burgers, fries, sweet potato fries, wings, onion rings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 257-0438

Mon – meatball grinder w/ salad or french fries