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A Live Nativity in Bristol

Dec 15, 2022 | Photos of the Week

THE VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEM came to life on the Bristol town green on Sunday when members of 10 local churches staged a live Nativity. Shepherds keeping watch on a cold night are warmed by a fire, which also helped with the real brisk temperatures in Bristol on Sunday afternoon. Independent photo/Steve James
FIRE PITS KEPT the actors warm while snow gently fell. The 120 spectators were taken on guided tours through the living diorama that told of the birth of Jesus Christ. The 10 tableaux featured cutout donkeys and toy sheep, but also real, live alpacas tended by Wanda Goodyear and Todd DeGraaf. This was the fourth Live Nativity held in the last 10 years or so. Previously, there had been two or three years between times, but since it was so well attended in 2021, organizers decided to do it again right away this year, said Erin Bent. Independent photo/Steve James
BOB BUSHMAN, LEFT, Raymond Bapp, Kathleen Clark and Michael Brown perform as the Magi in the Live Nativity staged on the Bristol town green Sunday by members of 10 area churches. Around 120 citizens showed up to get a guided tour of historic Bethlehem on Christmas Day. Independent photo/Steve James

INNKEEPERS NANCY AND Greg Orvis tell Mary and Joseph that they have no room for the weary travelers. The sign says, in Hebrew, “No Vacancy.” Independent photo/Steve James
SHEPHERDS, PLAYED BY the Chiaravalli brothers, follow the star to Jesus’s birthplace in Bethlehem. Independent photo/Steve James
IN SPITE OF their humble surroundings, Mary and Joseph, played by Mary Kate and Brandon Mansfield, are proud parents of the newborn Baby Jesus. The Mansfield happen to be a husband and wife — just married in October. Independent photo/Steve James

THE ANGELS IN the Live Nativity stopped their singing for a photo. Pictured from left are Noella, Chloe, Madison, Lisa and Raquel. Independent photo/Steve James
LIVE ALPACAS WERE tended by Wanda Goodyear and Todd DeGraaf. Independent photo/Steve James

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You know Fred and Judi Danforth of Lincoln. They are commemorating the 50th anniversary of their company, Danforth Pewter, this year. The Middlebury company, which the couple founded in 1975, has maintained a legacy rooted in craftsmanship and tradition.

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Congrats to the Mount Abe softball team, who defeated No. 1 Lyndon on Saturday to clinch the state title! Read about the game at the link in the bio.
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We have learned from subscriber reports that many subscribers did not properly receive their copy of the June 5 edition of the Addison Independent. We are so sorry for the interruption in your delivery! 

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Did you see Ed the dog at the Memorial Day parade? He's a good boy and he's running for Mayor of Middlebury. 

The Dog for Mayor campaign is a fundraiser for Homeward Bound, @homewardboundanimals, in honor of the shelter's 50th Anniversary. Nominations are open until May 30. The dog with the most votes will be sworn in at the Middlebury town offices on June 16.

The Dog Mayor will be responsible for regular check-ins at the town offices, leading the annual Walk for the Animals on September 6, promoting local dog adoption, and serving as ambassador for rabies and registration campaigns, as well as for the Middlebury Dog Park.

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