5/21/13

·       Yearbook is on sale for $45.  You can order online or pick up an order form in the Main Office. http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_catalog.asp?cid=156525&pfid=2012080304231135769&affiliateId=1120415.  

·       Please return all library materials to the Library as soon as possible. Any library materials not received by June 3^rd will result in a fine. If you have any questions, please see the librarian.

·       Raffle tickets for four Patriots/Steelers game tickets are being sold by Dan Warnecke for the Shrine Foundation.  Drawing will take place at the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl Game, August 3^rd.  Raffle tickets are $10 a piece and can be purchased in the Main Office.

·       Athletic Schedule:

Practices:

No Practices

Games:

3:30 Varsity Golf at Mt Anthony Country Club (Bus at 2:00)

4:30 7/8 Baseball/Softball at Castleton (Bus at 3:45)

4:30 Varsity Baseball/Softball – Home- Arlington

POULTNEY’S STATE LINE BAND BEGINS ITS 23^RD SEASON,

 by Janice B. Edwards, freelance writer

Do you enjoy band music?  Are you a musician looking to share your talents with others for seasonal concerts in Poultney and the vicinity? The State Line Band, which is now beginning its 23^rd year welcome you to join with them. 

Instrumentalists of several genres as well as drummers are needed.   

William D. “Doc” Williams, who refers to himself as the “manager and instigator” of the State Line Band, said that the band began its life as a drum corps to accompany Poultney’s local color guard and fire department at parade events. After their first appearance, it grew into a drum and bugle corp. The next year they were hoping to have a brass ensemble too when a clarinetist approached the group to play. Since that time, they welcome all band musicians to join with them.

State Line Band, which began its life as a marching band, also now enjoys riding on floats at parades.  They have performed in many events in Poultney, Wells, Rupert, Middletown Springs, Fair Haven and Rutland .  The largest events which they have performed in are the Loyalty Day parades in Rutland , a 14-division parade that is held each year on the first Sunday of May. In Poultney, they play on Memorial Day weekend, July 4^th and Veteran’s Day. And, they play in nearby Granville , New York .  Doc said that the performance schedule for 2013 is growing with events in several other area communities.

Doc said that over the years, many instruments have also been donated to State Line Band. Those are passed on to interested musicians not having their own. Doc said come join with the band even if you don’t have an instrument to use. He is always looking for instruments to fix up. He said he is “always in the market for good, used horns” for the band. Over the years, some instruments have been donated to the band by older citizens no longer needing them. Doc said that in addition to the instruments having been used by State Line Band, many instruments that have come to the band have also been donated to the area’s public schools for use of the elementary and middle schools music programs. Many of those youngsters have later become active with State Line Band. Anyone who may have or know about idle used instruments please be in touch with Doc. He will be glad to hear from you.

Practice date is scheduled for Monday, May 20^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Monroe ’s on Hampshire Hollow Road, in the east section of Poultney , Vermont .  Band musicians of all ages are encouraged to attend.  Doc said they look forward to another season of band in the region. 

For more information, contact Doc at (802) 287-9462.