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Get to Know Springfield
Kelly Stettner
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I’ve gotten used to the surprised expressions on people’s faces when I tell them that our daughter has been wrestling since 3rd grade. What I haven’t gotten used to is my own passion for watching her and her team-mates go at it on the mats! She’s tried many sports over the years: soccer, basketball, softball, track, field hockey, baseball, and others. But wrestling has captured her heart. What sets wrestling apart? As the oldest organized sport in human history, wrestling is the truest measure of an individual’s mental as well as physical prowess. It’s a lightning-fast, live-action chess match between two opponents. The physics of leverage and momentum play their part alongside strength and flexibility. A wrestler learns the mechanics of dozens of different moves and techniques, so they must make constant split-second decisions which one to execute at any given moment in a match. Mental and physical self-discipline are key, as is personal responsibility – a win is not just a victory, it’s a personal achievement. A loss is only a failure if the wrestler fails to learn from it. Good sportsmanship is vital to a wrestler’s success, as are humility and accountability. The rewards of wrestling go far deeper than a few ribbons on our daughter’s wall; the sport cultivates a self-confidence and self-respect in her that will be invaluable to her as she matures. Watching her test her own limits, challenge herself, and exceed her own expectations really warms my heart. Knowing that she steps on the mat as an athlete – not a girl – and that she meets her opponent head-on, face-to-face, with open courage and intelligence…it’s more than I could ask from any other sport. I encourage each and every parent of each and every child, boy or girl, any physical condition or age, to take an honest look at wrestling. Get in touch with me if you’re interested in sitting in on a practice anytime: (802) 885-1533 or k.stettner101@gmail.com.
Osher gets fashionable then looks at snow
The Nolin Murray Center (next to St. Mary’s on Pleasant St in Springfield) once again hosts the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. with a program entitled “Fashion Through the Ages.” Presented by Amanda Page, a local historian with over 40 years of experience as an historic clothier and vintage clothing collector, this program features a look at fashion from the colonial period right through the 20th century. Menswear and ladies’ fashions will be examined through a lens of change, as the roles of men and women changed over the decades. Got any family heritage fashion items to share? Participants are encouraged to bring Aunt Marjorie’s gloves or Great-great-Grandpa Joe’s hat to show and discuss. The final Osher program for this semester is on December 6 (same time, same place) and features Mark Breen, Senior Meteorologist and Planetarium Director of the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury, VT. With winter nearly upon us, Mark delves into the topic of snow using the famous hundred-year-old microscopic photographs by Vermont “Snowflake” Bentley. Osher Institute members attend for free, and non-members are warmly welcomed for a small single-program fee of just $8. Learn about becoming a member for next semester (for just $40) by logging on to http://learn.uvm.edu/osher.
eWaste collection
Got an old computer, monitor, television or printer to get rid of? Your local recycle center should now be accepting them without a fee from Vermont households, 502(c)3 charities, school districts and small businesses with 10 or fewer employees. To see where you can bring your old tech, log on to www.vtecycles.org.
Community Tree Lighting
Stop down on Main St on Friday, Dec. 2 at 5 pm for the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and caroling with the Community Band. The music will be followed by the arrival of Santa at 5:30 pm to light the tree in downtown Springfield. An open house will be given by the Friends of the Springfield Library following the tree lighting until 7pm. Refreshments will be offered at the Library, along with more music and Santa. Call for more details at (802) 885-3108.
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