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Brandon public art ...................................................... 21B Bristol summer events .................................................20A Bristol town song ....................................................... 18A Calendar of Events ................................................. 1B-­9B County town birthdates .............................................. 18A Cultural & Historic Sites ...................................... 7A-­11A Dining Guide ...................................................... 14B-­28B Exchange Street, Middlebury ............................ 24A-­25A Hike Mount Abraham .................................................. 4A iPhone app for state parks ............................................ 4A Keep picnics safe ....................................................... 24A

Main Street, Middlebury .................................... 12B-­13B Map of the County ..................................................... 26A Middlebury Summer Fest ............................................ 7A 0RQNWRQ SLFNV D ÀDJ .................................................. 16A Movies on the green ................................................... 22A Sheldon Museum goes to the fair ............................... 23A Show at Brandon Artists Guild .................................. 21B State parks offer natural beauty ................................... 4A Top 10 Things to Do .................................................... 6A Towns celebrate 250 birthdays ................................... 13A

About the covers: The photo on the cover of this section shows Faith Thompson, left, and Hannah and Lydia Smith walking the duck Xerxes through the Cow Palace Arena during last year’s pet show at the Addison County Fair and Field Days. The cover of the B section shows Middlebury natives Ethan West, left, and Mark Daly perform with their group, Chamberlin, at last year’s annual Festival on-­the-­Green in Middlebury. The Addison County Independent’s award-­ winning photographer Trent Campbell took these photos, as well as many of the pictures inside.

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Cheese, beverage festival returns By  KAITLYN  KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Warm  and  sun-­ ny  summer  weather,  live  music  and  an  ample  selection  of  tasty  samples  to  delight  the  palate  and  taste  buds  will  combine  again  this  Aug.  4  to  draw  people  to  the  second  annual  Midd  Summer  Festival.  The  Better  Middlebury  Partnership  (BMP)  is  hosting  the  event  to  show-­ case  the  best  Vermont-­made  beer,  wine,  hard  cider  and  cheese.  Organizers  of  the  celebration,  which  will  run  from  3  to  7  p.m.  that  Saturday  at  the  Marble  Works  complex  over-­ looking  the  falls  in  downtown  Middle-­ bury,  hope  to  repeat  the  inaugural  fes-­ tival’s  smashing  success,  or  even  draw  a  slightly  larger  crowd. “Last  year  we  had  1,700  attendees,  and  we  this  year  have  expanded  the  tent  coverage,â€?  said  Bryan  Phelps,  a  BMP  member  and  leader  of  the  Midd  Summer  Festival  Committee.  â€œWe’re  hoping  in  the  second  year  we  attract  at  least  that  many,  hopefully  2,000.â€? As  of  early  June,  17  breweries,  10  FLGHU SURGXFHUV DQG ZLQHULHV DQG ÂżYH cheese  makers  had  signed  on,  and  ven-­ dors  were  still  coming  in.  Among  the  beer  brewer’s  lined  up,  the  event’s  vendors  will  include  Mid-­ dlebury’s  own  Otter  Creek/Wolaver’s  and  Vermont’s  Long  Trail,  Magic  Hat,  Switchback  and  Harpoon.  Addi-­ son  County’s  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyards  and  Shoreham  Winery  will  be  among  the  local  wineries  present.  Hard  cider  makers  Champlain  Valley  Hard  Cider  of  Shoreham  and  Woodchuck  Cider  of Â

Middlebury  will  also  be  there.  Other  vendors  have  signed  on  and  more  are  coming. Several  cheese  makers  will  be  there  as  well.  Those  who  have  already  signed  on  include  Cabot  Creamery,  â€“–  known  internationally  for  their  cheddar  â€“–  Crowley  Cheese,  and  Twig  Farm. Other  vendors  include  American  Flatbread,  Vermont  Coffee  Co.,  and  Middlebury  Chocolates. The  event  will  also  feature  local  en-­ tertainment.  Two  bands,  Chamberlain  and  the  Grift,  will  be  playing.

“Chamberlain  is  a  Vermont-­based  band,  they  actually  are  out  of  Goshen.  Three  of  the  members  are  Middlebury  Union  High  School  grads  and  they  have  toured  with  Grace  Potter.  They  are  a  relatively  new  band  with  national  recognition,â€?  said  Phelps.  â€œThe  Grift  is  a  locally  based  band  with  two  Mid-­ dlebury  College  grads.  They’ve  been  in  the  music  scene  in  Addison  County  for  a  while  now.â€? Organizers  will  make  some  changes  based  on  their  experiences  hosting  the  ¿UVW 0LGG 6XPPHU )HVWLYDO ODVW \HDU The  major  effort  will  be  to  reduce  the  length  of  the  lines  of  those  waiting  to  taste  the  beverages. “We’ll  have  a  lot  more  capacity  with  respect  to  entrance  lines.  Last  year  the  biggest  issue  was  trying  to  get  people  in  quickly  and  we  ended  up  with  long  lines.  We’ll  be  streamlin-­ ing  the  process  this  year,â€?  Phelps  said.  â€œThere  will  be  designated  lines  for  ad-­ vance  ticket  sales.  People  who  make  the  effort  in  advance  won’t  have  to  wait  in  line  with  people  buying  tickets  at  the  door.â€? Lines  by  the  breweries’  tables  will  be  shortened  this  year  as  well. “We  have  a  lot  more  venders  this  year,  so  that  should  help  with  reducing  long  lines,â€?  said  Phelps.  â€œWe’re  ask-­ ing  that  they  can  bring  multiple  pour-­ ers  to  speed  things  up.â€? Organizers  this  year  are  making  SARA  GRANSTROM  OF  Lincoln  it  clear  that  vendors  will  not  only  be  Peak  Winery  in  New  Haven  serves  up  samples  at  last  year’s  Midd  providing  samples  but  will  also  have  goods  ready  for  purchase. Summer  Festival. “We  are  encouraging  people  to  be  ,QGHSHQGHQW ÂżOH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

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aware  that  they  can  purchase  from  the  vendors  and  not  just  sample,â€?  said  Phelps.  â€œIf  they  like  wine  they  tried  they  can  actually  purchase  a  bottle  of  that  wine.  Last  year  there  was  a  lack  of  knowledge  about  that.â€?  Much  of  the  event  will  be  the  same  as  last  year  due  to  its  success. “The  biggest  draw  or  the  success  from  last  year  were  clearly  the  prod-­ ucts,  and  we  had  great  music,  the  lo-­ cation  was  really  good  as  far  as  being  in  the  downtown  area,â€?  said  Phelps.  â€œOverall  I  think  that  it’s  just  a  good  mix,  having  great  Vermont-­made  products,  music,  and  being  outside  in  the  summertime.â€? Proceeds  will  be  evenly  split  be-­ tween  the  same  three  organizations  as  last  year:  the  Better  Middlebury  Part-­ nership  (which  supports  the  Middle-­

bury  business  community),  Addison  &RXQW\ )LUHÂżJKWHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ DQG the  Vermont  Food  Bank. “We  try  to  partner  with  a  very  local  group,  the  Better  Middlebury  Partner-­ ship,  and  a  more  regional  group,  the  )LUHÂżJKWHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ DQG D VWDWH group,  the  Vermont  food  bank,â€?  said  Phelps. Tickets  will  be  available  for  pur-­ chase  at  several  downtown  busi-­ nesses,  including  Skihaus,  Vermont  Book  Shop,  Noonie  Deli,  Middlebury  Inn  and  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  In  ad-­ dition,  tickets  can  be  bought  online  at  middsummerfestival.com.  Tickets  pur-­ chased  in  advance  are  $20  for  adults  who  wish  to  sample  alcohol  and  $5  for  designated  drivers  and  children  six  years  or  older.  Tickets  will  cost  $25  at  the  door  for  adults.

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State  parks  offer  something  for  everyone ADDISON  COUNTY  â€”  Part  of  Addison  nine  lean-­tos,  toilets,  hot  showers  for  a  County’s  charm  is  the  beauty  of  the  area,  and  minimal  charge,  sewage  disposal,  picnic  there  is  no  better  way  to  enjoy  that  beauty  DUHDV ÂżUHSODFHV ZRRG D SLFQLF VKHOWHU SXEOLF than  in  the  area’s  state  forests,  camping  areas  phones  and  a  swimming  pool.  There  are  no  and  parks.  They  offer  diverse  opportunities  to  hookups  for  trailers. enjoy  the  outdoors,  and  offer  everything  from  The  236-­acre  park,  nestled  along  the  shore  swimming  pools  and  picnic  areas  to  hiking,  of  Lake  Champlain,  offers  quick  access  volleyball  and  overnight  to  the  waterway  and  lean-­tos. Many of the state recreation its  106  miles  of  fun.  Many  of  the  state  areas offer programs on the Swimming  (in  a  pool  recreation  areas  offer  and  in  Lake  Champlain),  VWDWH DQG QDWXUDO KLVWRU\ programs  on  the  state  KLNLQJ ÂżVKLQJ ERDWLQJ and  natural  history  of  of Vermont, walks, hikes, picnicking,  boat  rentals,  Vermont,  walks,  hikes,  workshops, historical tours, a  dock,  a  playground,  workshops,  historical  FDPSĂ€UHV OHFWXUHV DQG a  naturalist,  a  nature  WRXUV FDPSÂżUHV OHFWXUHV HYHQ Ă€OP DQG VOLGH VKRZV museum  and  marked  DQG HYHQ ÂżOP DQG VOLGH DQG OLYH PXVLF nature  trails  are  available  shows,  and  live  music.  to  campers  and  visitors. Some  have  museums  To  get  to  Button  Bay,  and  permanent  exhibits.  All  offer  something  go  a  half-­mile  south  from  Vergennes  on  Route  for  everyone. 22A,  then  follow  the  signs  and  go  six  and  a  BUTTON  BAY half  miles  northwest  of  the  city.  Call  475-­2377  In  Addison  County,  Button  Bay  State  Park  for  more  information. is  among  the  most  popular  recreation  areas. DAR  STATE  PARK The  park  offers  72  camping  sites  including  DAR  State  Park  has  71  camping  sites, Â

including  21  lean-­tos,  and  all  the  amenities  common  at  camping  areas.  The  park  is  also  on  the  shore  of  Lake  Champlain.  To  get  there  from  Vergennes,  go  six  miles  southwest  on  Route  22A  and  then  seven  miles  southwest  on  Route  17  in  Addison. DAR  State  Park  was  home  to  much  of  the  ¿OPLQJ RI WKH VXPPHU +ROO\ZRRG PRYLH “What  Lies  Beneath,â€?  starring  Harrison  Ford  and  Michelle  Pfeiffer. Call  759-­2354  for  more  information. MOUNT  PHILO Mount  Philo  State  Park  in  Charlotte  offers  one  of  the  most  spectacular  views  in  the  Northeast. The  steep  road  to  the  camping  area  and  views  is  a  bit  much  for  trailers,  but  there  are  16  camp  sites  including  three  lean-­tos,  plus  ¿UHZRRG WRLOHWV KRW VKRZHUV SLFQLF DUHDV ÂżUHSODFHV DQG SOHQW\ RI ZRRGV WR H[SORUH The  views,  however,  are  the  icing  on  the  cake.  Looking  west  from  the  summit  of  Mount  Philo,  visitors  can  see  the  Adirondack  Mountains  spread  out  across  Lake  Champlain  (See  State  Parks,  Page  5A)

View  from  atop  Mount  Abe  one  of  best  in  Vermont LINCOLN  â€”  The  4,006-­foot  Mount  Abraham  is  one  of  the  three  tundra  tops  in  Vermont,  and  the  only  tundra  top  in  Addison  County.  A  tundra  top  is  treeless  peaked  mountain  that  has  only  sub-­alpine  vegetation.  Mount  Abe  provides  a  360-­degree  view  that  is  said  to  be  one  of  the  best  on  the  entire  Long  Trail.  Plan  on  hiking  to  the  summit  at  least  once  this  summer  to  enjoy  views  of  all  of  Addison  County  and  beyond  â€”  way  beyond.

There  is  one  thing  to  keep  in  mind  about  this  and  all  other  treeless  summits:  The  USFS  and  Green  Mountain  Club  (GMC)  urge  that  hikers  stay  on  the  rock  paths  that  weave  around  the  vegetation.  The  tundra  dies  easily  when  WUDPSOHG E\ IRRW WUDIÂżF VR IROORZ WKH PDUNHG paths.  There  are  two  ways  to  reach  the  summit  of  Mount  Abe  and  both  can  be  strenuous.  One  is  a  3.7-­mile  hike  to  the  summit  via  the  Battell  Trail  and  a  section  of  the  Long  Trail. Â

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To  reach  the  Battell  Trail  located  in  Lincoln,  take  Route  116  east  from  the  town  of  Bristol.  Head,  up  the  Lincoln  Road  just  outside  of  Bristol  on  the  right  side  of  Route  116.  A  short  distance  past  West  Lincoln  and  the  General  Store,  take  a  left  onto  Forge  Hill  Road  and  then  a  right  onto  Elder  Hill  Road.  Continue  to  where  the  road  forks  and  go  right  to  the  end  of  Ball  Diamond  Road.  There  the  Battell  Trail  starts  and  goes  steadily  uphill  through  a  (See  Hiking,  Page  5A)

Free  iPhone  app  to  guide  park  visitors VERMONT  â€”  To  help  make  your  summer  outdoor  adventures  a  breeze,  Vermont  State  Parks  has  released  a  new,  free  iPhone  app  available  for  download  from  the  iTunes  store,  or  the  Vermont  State  Parks  website:  www.vtstateparks. com.  The  app,  called  â€œOh  Ranger,  VT  State  Parksâ€?  was  created  in  partnership  â€œIt’s with  the  American  Park  great. Network  and  is  based  on  It’s like their  popular  nationwide  having SDUN ÂżQGHU DSS Âł2K D Ă€HOG Ranger.â€? JXLGH The  app  will  let  you  search  for  parks  based  on  to the fun  recreational  activities  parks that  interest  you,  like  in your hiking,  camping,  water  in your sports,  bird  watching,  pocket.â€? ÂżVKLQJ DQG PDQ\ PRUH — Craig You  can  display  parks  Whipple by  proximity  to  your  location,  pick  a  park  from  a  Google  map,  get  directions,  view  park  information  and  activity  details,  access  park  maps,  get  info  on  special  events  and  even  make  reservations  with  the  app.  ³,WÂśV JUHDW ,WÂśV OLNH KDYLQJ D ÂżHOG guide  to  the  parks  in  your  in  your  pocket.  The  app  is  easy  to  use  and  is  great  for  planning  a  quick  day  trip  or  a  multi-­day  family  vacation.â€?  said  Craig  Whipple,  director  of  State  Parks.

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Hiking

State  parks (Continued  from  Page  4A) DQG WKH ZKROH &KDPSODLQ 9DOOH\ Snake  Mountain  and  several  other  small  bluffs  are  also  visible,  along  with  open  mead-­ RZV IDUPHG ÂżHOGV DQG VPDOO WRZQV &OHDU VNLHV in  the  summer  give  a  view  far  into  the  southern  UHDFKHV RI 9HUPRQW DQG DORQJ WKH ODNH LWVHOI From  the  junction  of  Route  22A  and  Route  LQ 9HUJHQQHV JR VL[ PLOHV QRUWK RQ 5RXWH 7,  then  one  mile  east  at  the  blinking  light  in  Ferrisburgh  to  Mount  Philo  Road.  The  park  telephone  number  is  425-­2390. BRANBURY  STATE  PARK Located  on  the  east  side  of  Lake  Dunmore,  Branbury  State  Park  is  a  favorite  among  Addison  County  residents. The  park  sits  across  the  street  from  vast  hik-­ ing  trails  with  spectacular  views  and  an  on-­site  naturalist,  plus  swimming  in  Lake  Dunmore  â€”  RQH RI 9HUPRQWÂśV PRVW SLFWXUHVTXH ODNHV ² DQG a  great  beach  for  kids. To  get  there,  go  seven  miles  south  of  Middlebury  on  Route  7,  then  south  four  miles  on  Route  53.  Call  247-­5925  for  more  informa-­ tion. %UDQEXU\ LV DOVR ULJKW QH[W GRRU WR VRPH great  hiking,  including  the  Falls  of  Lana,  Rattlesnake  Cliffs,  Mt.  Moosalamoo  and  Silver  Lake.  All  areas  are  likely  to  have  visitors,  but  WKLV LV 9HUPRQW QRW <RVHPLWH VR ÂłFURZG´ LV D relative  term.  One  might  see  a  dozen  or  more  groups  on  a  busy  day,  but  most  often  only  meet  a  handful  or  so.  FALLS  OF  LANA The  hiking  trails  to  the  Falls  of  Lana  is  across  Route  53  from  the  entrance  to  Branbury.  The  trailhead  has  a  separate  parking  lot  a  half-­mile  south  of  Branbury. Begin  on  the  Silver  Lake  Trail,  which  is  gated Â

just  north  of  the  parking  lot.  Surface  conditions  vary  little  on  the  well-­maintained  trail,  a  for-­ mer  logging  road,  which  is  unmarked  but  eas-­ ily  distinguished.  After  traveling  0.4  miles  the  trail  passes  by  a  large  sign  marking  the  Falls  of  Lana  and  its  history.  Follow  the  footpaths  to  the  left  to  cliffs  overlooking  the  falls.  Make  sure  to  have  proper  footwear.  This  is  not  a  good  place  for  fooling  around,  or  those  who  fool  around  a  ORW NLGV VR GRQÂśW OHDYH WKHP XQDWWHQGHG SILVER  LAKE Silver  Lake,  a  clean,  peaceful,  sandy-­ shored  mountain  lake,  is  located  above  Lake  Dunmore.  It  is  reached  by  following  the  Silver  Lake  Trail,  which  is  quite  easy  to  identify  the  entire  1.5  miles  up  to  the  picnic  area  and  beach.  In  this  article  this  trail  has  been  used  to  access  Rattlesnake  Cliffs,  the  Falls  of  Lana,  and  Mt.  Moosalamoo,  so  follow  the  given  directions  in  the  Falls  of  Lana  description.  Because  the  trail  was  once  a  logging  road,  it  is  quite  wide,  and  has  been  graded  with  gravel  in  recent  years  making  the  surface  conditions  smooth.  This  is  a  great  hike  for  all  ages.  At  the  top  of  the  trail  just  past  the  open  picnic  and  beach  area  is  the  Silver  Lake  tenting  area.  7R IXUWKHU H[SORUH WKH ODNH IROORZ WKH 6LOYHU Lake  Loop  Trail.  The  2.5-­mile  hiking  loop  starts  by  crossing  the  dam,  and  then  fully  circling  the  lake,  with  signs  telling  of  places  of  historical  and  natural  interest  along  the  way.  NATIONAL  FOREST The  eastern  part  of  Addison  County  is  domi-­ nated  by  mountains,  many  of  them  part  of  the  Green  Mountain  National  Forest.  This  area  of  the  county  offers  beautiful  views,  rugged  hik-­ LQJ WHUUDLQ DQG Ă€RUD DQG IDXQD WR YLHZ DQG SKR-­ tograph. Some  parts  of  the  forest  are  logged,  but Â

LOCAL  MOUNTAIN  BIKERS,  left  to  right,  Willem  Jewett,  Christine  Rivers,  Scott  Mallory  and  Doon  Hindercykx  ride  through  the  nine-­mile  loop  at  Moosalamoo  National  Recreation  Area.  There  are  loops  of  mountain  bike  trails  around  Addison  County,  plus  plenty  of  country  roads  on  which  to  ride.  Photo  courtesy  of  Middlebury  Bike  Club

largely  the  forest  is  a  natural  area  maintained  and  protected  by  the  U.S.  Forest  Service.  The  IRUHVW VHUYLFH KDV DQ RI¿FH RQ 5RXWH VRXWK RI the  village  in  Middlebury  for  more  information. $ FRPSOHWH JXLGH WR 9HUPRQWœV VWDWH SDUNV and  recreation  areas  is  available  at  www.vt-­ stateparks.com  or  by  calling  the  Department  of  Forests,  Parks  and  Recreation  at  244-­8711  or  the  Addison  County  Chamber  of  Commerce  at  388-­7951.  Information  on  privately  owned  camping  areas  is  also  available  at  the  chamber  RI¿FH

(Continued  from  Page  4A) series  of  switchbacks  to  the  Long  Trail.  At  the  junction  with  the  Long  Trail,  head  north  to  the  summit  of  Mount  Abe.  A  quicker  but  steeper  option  is  to  start  on  the  Long  Trail  at  its  junction  with  the  Lincoln  Gap  Road.  Follow  Lincoln  Gap  Road  to  the  top  of  the  gap  where  it  is  crossed  by  the  Long  Trail.  From  the  road  the  Long  Trail  climbs  steeply,  often  Although using  rock  stairs,  to  reach  the  summit  in  2.6  miles.  almost From  the  end  of  Ball  all these Diamond  Road  to  the  areas are summit  of  Mount  Abe  is  easy to about  3.5  hours,  3  hours  returning.  Lincoln  Gap  to  Ă€QG DQG the  summit  is  about  2.25  hike, it’s hours,  1.5  hours  return  UHFRPPHQG trip.  Although  almost  all  WR EULQJ these  areas  are  easy  D GHFHQW WR ÂżQG DQG KLNH LWÂśV map. recommend  to  bring  a  decent  map.  Some  areas  have  their  own  maps  provided  by  the  USFS  at  the  trailhead.  Others  can  be  purchased  or  taken  from  the  Middlebury  Ranger  Station  on  Route  7  just  south  of  downtown  Middlebury.  The  most  useful  book  for  almost  all  these  KLNHV LV WKH 'D\ +LNHUÂśV *XLGH WR 9HUPRQW This  book,  produced  by  the  Green  Mountain  Club,  contains  descriptions  of  many  areas  of  interest  as  well  as  directions  to  access  them.  When  planning  any  day  hikes  on  the  Long  Trail  or  associated  trails,  the  Long  Trail  Guide,  also  produced  by  the  GMC,  will  prove  most  useful  in  its  descriptions  of  the  trails  and  accesses. Â

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Top 10 things to do in Addison County

What  do  locals  think  are  the  best  places  to  go  and  the  best  things  to  do  in  this  section  of  Vermont?  At  the  Addison  Independent  we  have  come  up  with  a  list  of  suggestions  that  we  provide  to  summer  visitors  in  our  homes.  Here  are  10:  1.  Go  for  a  swim.  River  swimming  holes  and  beau-­ tiful  lakeside  swimming  abound  in  Addison  County.  The  most  popular,  beautiful  and  varied  swimming  hole  is  Bartlett  Falls  (in  the  New  Haven  River)  on  the  Lincoln  Road  in  Bristol.  The  main  area  has  a  large  pool  with  cliffs  for  jumping  along-­ side.  Above  these  falls  are  quieter  areas  with  small  pools  and  natural  slides  that  are  popular  with  younger  kids. Other  great  swims  include  the  East  Middlebury  Gorge  where  t h e  0LGGOHEXU\ 5LYHU Ă€RZV XQGHU WKH 6DQG +LOO Bridge  on  Route  125  in  East  Middlebury;  %UDQEXU\ 6WDWH 3DUN RQ /DNH 'XQPRUH )DOOV RI /DQD DERYH /DNH 'XQPRUH MXVW DVN DW Branbury  where  the  trail  head  is);  Kingsland  %D\ 6WDWH 3DUN RQ /DNH &KDPSODLQ LQ Ferrisburgh;  and  other  spots  along  the  New  Haven  River  to  its  junction  with  Otter  Creek. 2.  See  a  show.  Check  out  the  calendar  of  events  in  this  publication  or  in  the  twice-­week-­ ly  Addison  Independent  (www.addisoninde-­ pendent.com)  and  plan  a  night  out  at  several  entertainment  venues.  One  of  the  busier  spots  is  the  lovely  and  casual  Vergennes  Opera  House,  a  fancier  venue  is  Middlebury  College’s  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts,  and  the  historic  Town  Hall  Theater  has  a  very  full  schedule  of  professional  events.  Just  south  of  here,  the  Brandon  Town  Hall  also  has  a  slate  of  activities  this  summer.  The  opera  house  sits  above  city  hall  in  Vergennes  â€”  worth  a  visit  regardless  â€”  and  has  a  busy  and  eclectic  summer  schedule  of  music,  movies  and  more.  The  Center  for  the  Arts  at  the  college  features  a  spectacular  concert  hall,  black  box  theater  and  dance  studio  (unfortunately,  the  top-­notch  art  gallery  is  closed  for  renovations  this  summer).  The  college  also  hosts  free  weekly  foreign  lan-­ JXDJH ÂżOPV XVXDOO\ DW 'DQD $XGLWRULXP 6LQFH LWV RSHQLQJ LQ WKH 7RZQ +DOO Theater  in  Middlebury  has  become  a  hot  spot  with  regular  dramatic,  operatic  and  musical  performances  on  the  bill.  Ten  years  of  renova-­ tions  on  the  classic  19th-­century  building  on  Merchants  Row  has  resulted  in  a  wonderful  and  well-­used  performance  space.  While  you’re  there,  check  out  the  art  gallery  downstairs.

3.  Find  a  dirt  road  and  walk  it.  There  is  a  pretty  walk  around  every  corner  in  Addison  County,  especially  on  the  dirt  roads.  Look  for  one  with  a  dairy  farm  on  it  so  you  can  see  the  rural  economy  at  work  and  the  men  and  wom-­ en  who  maintain  Addison  County’s  beautiful  ODQGVFDSH 'RQÂśW EH VXUSULVHG LI \RX SDVV E\ a  historic  cemetery,  an  idle  sugarhouse  (where  maple  sap  is  boiled  into  syrup  in  the  very  early  spring)  or  an  artisan  at  work.  4.  Soak  up  some  history.  There  is  plenty  to  get  at  historic  sites  in  Addison  County  and  just  across  Lake  Champlain  in  New  York. On  Lake  Champlain  in  the  southwestern  corner  of  Addison  County  is  the  nation’s  most  undisturbed  Revolutionary  War  site:  Mount  Independence  in  Orwell.  It  was  the  home  for  thousands  of  American  soldiers  and  included  a  hospital,  workshops,  barracks  and  kitchens.  While  the  grounds  remain  largely  undisturbed,  the  self-­guided  walking  trails  bring  the  history  to  life.  The  visitors  center  is  simply  amazing,  with  a  unique  interactive  presentation  featur-­ ing  the  faces  of  soldiers  from  the  mount. Mount  Independence  sits  across  Lake  &KDPSODLQ IURP )RUW 7LFRQGHURJD 6HH 1R take  a  ferry). 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV +HQU\ 6KHOGRQ 0XVHXP RI Vermont  History  is  a  great  place  to  learn  about  life  in  the  area  over  the  past  300  years.  Not  only  will  the  well-­appointed  19th-­century  house  fascinate  you,  but  there  is  an  archives  that  could  keep  you  occupied  for  hours. Vergennes  and  Bristol  also  offer  museums  worthy  of  a  visit.  The  Bixby  Memorial  Library  in  Vergennes  has  an  extensive  collection  of  early  arrowheads  and  other  artifacts,  as  well  as  more  historical  documents  and  books  than  you  will  have  time  to  browse  through.  The  %ULVWRO +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ KRXVHV LWV FROOHFWLRQ LQ +RZGHQ +DOO RQ :HVW 6WUHHW MXVW RII RXWVLGH downtown.

5.  Stroll  through  a  farmers’  market.  With  the  increasing  interest  in  locally  produced  foods,  farmers’  markets  have  become  a  sta-­ ple  of  summertime  in  Addison  County.  Five  area  towns  boast  weekly  farmers’  markets  â€”  Middlebury’s  market  is  twice  a  week!  They  offer  not  only  delicious,  seasonal  vegetables  and  fruits,  but  nowadays  many  markets  also  have  vendors  offering  locally  made  cheeses.  6RPH DOVR RIIHU IUHVK EUHDGV PHDW GULQNV and  crafts  of  all  sorts.  Many  markets  are  featuring  live  music  this  summer.  A  stop  at  a  farmers’  market  on  a  sunny  day  can  be  the  precursor  to  a  lovely  sum-­ mer  picnic  or  a  tasty  evening  feast. 6HH WKH )DUPHUVÂś 0DUNHW OLVWLQJ LQ the  Addison  Independent FDOHQGDU WR ÂżQG RXW when  and  where  the  markets  are  operating. 6.  Listen  to  town  bands  on  the  green.  One  night  each  week,  the  Bristol  Band  and  Vergennes  City  Band  take  to  their  respec-­ tive  town  greens  and  entertain  a  mostly  local  audience  with  many  standards  and  favorites.  Orwell’s  town  band  also  performs  occasionally  through  the  summer. It’s  a  perfect  chance  to  picnic  (both  Bristol  and  Vergennes  offer  plenty  of  food  to  purchase  nearby),  soak  in  some  Norman  Rockwell  rural  life  and  enjoy  the  slower  pace  of  summer.  Check  the  listings  in  the  Addison  Independent  calendar  for  the  days  and  times  for  concerts  on  the  greens.  7.  Check  out  a  few  yard  sales.  Indulge  that  urge  to  splurge  on  an  old  bucket  bench  or  a  gently  used  set  of  golf  clubs.  Many  people  around  here  love  to  host  a  weekend  sale  in  their  yard,  drive-­ way  or  garage  and  the  prices  are  usu-­ ally  very  reason-­ able.  Churches  and  other  or-­ g a n i z a t i o n s  also  host  rum-­ mage  sales  t h r o u g h o u t  the  summer.  Look  in  the  c l a s s i f i e d  advertise-­ ments  sec-­ tion  of  the  Addison  Independent  to  plan  where  \RXÂśOO JR VKRSSLQJ WKLV 6DWXUGD\ PRUQLQJ  Hidden  among  the  piles  of  old  clothes  and  stacks  of  books  â€”  both  of  which  could  yield  XQH[SHFWHG WUHDVXUHV ² \RX PD\ ÂżQG VRPH genuine  Vermont  bric-­a-­brac  for  your  mantle  or  a  valuable  antique  hidden  beneath  a  thin  layer  of  rust.  8.  Take  a  ferry.  Looking  for  some  great Â

views  of  Lake  Champlain?  There  are  two  long-­ standing  ferries  that  offer  a  fun  voyage.  The  Fort  Ticonderoga  Ferry  at  the  end  of  5RXWH LQ 6KRUHKDP EHJLQV DW D SLFWXUHVTXH ferry  dock  where  you  won’t  mind  waiting  for  the  boat  to  load.  In  fact  the  crossing  â€”  guid-­ ed  by  cables  â€”  is  short,  and  so  is  the  wait.  It  was  late  in  opening  this  year  because  of  the  re-­ cord-­high  waters  of  Lake  Champlain,  but  they  opened  for  business  in  mid-­June  so  head  on  out  for  a  fun  little  trip. At  the  other  end  is  Ticonderoga,  home  of  Fort  Ticonderoga,  an  amazing  Revolutionary  War  fort  that  is  brought  to  life  each  summer  and  fall  with  events,  re-­enactors  and  plenty  of  tour-­ ist  information.  Just  north  of  Addison  County,  the  Charlotte-­ Essex  ferry  is  a  bigger  affair.  Many  travel-­ ers  make  a  day  trip  of  it,  leaving  their  cars  at  the  ferry  dock,  riding  to  Essex,  N.Y.,  walking  around  that  quaint  village  before  returning.  Take  Route  7  to  the  blinking  light  in  Charlotte,  turn  left  and  follow  the  signs. If  you  take  your  car  to  either  Ticonderoga  or  Essex,  consider  coming  back  via  the  new  Lake  Champlain  Bridge  â€”  it’s  a  beauty. 9.  Pick  some  berries. 6WUDZEHUULHV UDVS-­ berries  and  blueberries  all  grow  in  abundance  in  Addison  County  at  farms  and  in  the  wild.  Numerous  farms  have  strawberry  picking  into  WKH ÂżUVW ZHHN RU WZR RI -XO\ ZKLOH UDVSEHU-­ ries  and  blueberries  are  later.  Blueberry  pick-­ ing  in  the  Green  Mountain  National  Forest  is  a  favorite  summer  tradition.  Just  stop  in  the  8 6 )RUHVW 6HUYLFH UDQJHU VWDWLRQ RQ 5RXWH 6RXWK LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ IRU GLUHFWLRQV WKH\ DUH also  a  wealth  of  information  for  hikes  throughout  the  GMNF  in  this  area  a n d  p o i n t s  north  and  south). 10.  Go  out  for  c r e e m e e .  A  what?  To  visitors,  ice  cream  in  Vermont  may  signify  Ben  &  Jerry’s,  but  for  many  Ve r m o n t e r s ,  the  ritual  visit  to  the  soft-­serve  ice  cream  (we  call  them  creemees)  stand  is  a  sum-­ mer  tradition.  Just  ask  around  for  the  one  near-­ est  to  where  you  are.  They  are  usually  only  a  few  miles  away,  at  most,  and  a  great  chance  to  soak  in  the  local  scene.

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cultural.historic.sites THE MIDDLEBURY FARMERS’ MARKET

The Middlebury Farmers’ Market, now in its 37th consecutive season, is one of Vermont’s oldest and best-known outdoor local-food emporiums. With 50 or more vendors on Saturdays and about 30 vendors on Wednesday, the MFM is renowned for its organic and conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, and goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses. The MiddleEXU\ PDUNHW DOVR VHOOV SODQWV à RZHUV EDNHG JRRGV KRQH\ DQG PDSOH SURGXFWV SOXV ZLQH GDLU\ JRRGV DQG D ZLGH VHOHFWLRQ RI ÀQH FUDIWV DQG DUWZRUN Location, location, location

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The UVM (Universitas Viridis Montis) Morgan Horse Farm is situated on 215 acres in the lush, agricultural area of Addison County. Colonel Joseph Battell built WKH PDLQ EDUQ LQ WR KRXVH KLV DVVHPEO\ RI WKH HUD¡V Ă€QHVW 0RUJDQV In 1906, Battell gave his farm and Morgans to the United States government. From 1907 to 1951, the federal government bred, trained, and exhibited many of the breed’s greats. The term “Government Morganâ€? is in reference to the tremendous impact of Weybridge-bred horses from that period. In 1951, 25 head of Morgans and the government property was offered to UVM and they took on the farm. Today’s herd of 50-60 horses maintains a genetic link to General Gates – the foundation sire of Battell and the Government program. UVM Morgans have a reputation for superior quality on a local and international basis. They are prized as foundation broodstock, and have the diversity in temperament to be show-ring champions or versatile pleasure horses. The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is continuing a legacy of historic commitment to the breed. The maintenance of a permanent center for breed development and promotion is vital to the future. The farm is also a leading tourist attraction in the state, attracting 40,000 visitors per year. From May to October, 9-4 daily, a DVD presentation and a guided tour generate tremendous breed promotion. Come visit the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. A look at the home of UVM Morgans, the State Animal of Vermont and the First Breed of Amerian Horse, will serve to explain the motto: “Custodian of the Breed.â€?

University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm Visit a working farm breeding Morgan horses since 1878 Guided Tours 9-3 daily, May - October Raffle Foal Program featuring UVM Uphold Vermont Day OPEN HOUSE Wednesday 08-08-12 10:30 - 3:00 This 2012 filly out of UVM Freya is a classic example of the breed quality that is being preserved and perpetuated at the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. Come and visit her.

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The market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May through October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Green in the historic Marble Works district of Middlebury. With its scenic location, plenty of free parking, and its proximity to Middlebury’s village shops, the Marble Works is an ideal location for a New England farmers market. Entertainment On Saturday the market offers live music on site, and most Wednesdays feature the popular “Cooking with the Chef� demonstrations with free samples and recipes using seasonal products from the market. The market is committed to providing a festive family atmosphere and an environment in which shoppers can really get to know the region’s leading farmers and producers. Summer events Don’t miss the market’s Youth Vendor Day in July when all our regular vendors are joined by local kids selling their products, and the annual Tomato Tasting Event with samples of dozens of varieties (with plenty of salt and napkins to the side!) All the special events at the market – from cooking demonstrations to “tastings� to live music – are always free of charge. Winter Market If you are visiting Middlebury during the colder months of the year, do not despair: from November through April the MFM transforms into an indoor market with about 25 vendors inside the spacious American Flatbread Restaurant. The winter market has less fresh produce, but still plays a vital role in providing the community with dairy products, meats, cheese, baked goods, and crafts. Check the website for the Winter Market dates and times. For more information about the Middlebury Farmers’ Market, go to middleburyfarmersmarket. com. The MFM is a member of the Northeast Organic Farmers’ Association (NOFA) and the Better Middlebury Partnership (BMP).

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Visit the Henry Sheldon Museum to see our newest exhibits TAKE ME TO THE FAIR – AN ADDISON COUNTY TRADITION through November 10 It’s time for summer weather and county fairs in Vermont! The Sheldon Museum is pleased to partner with Historic New England and Connecticut photographer Markham Starr to present TAKE ME TO THE FAIR: AN ADDISON COUNTY TRADITION. The exhibition celebrates the rich history of the Addison County Fair and how it has UHĂ HFWHG WKH LPSRUWDQFH RI DJULFXOWXUH LQ RXU &RXQW\ for well over 100 years. In August of 2011, Starr took hundreds of Photo  by  Markham  Starr photographs of the people and scenes at the 63rd Addison County Fair and Field Days. The exhibition includes over sixty of these photographs and a number of accompanying interviews are featured in the exhibition along with 19th and 20th century colorful fair posters, ribbons, historic photographs and all manner of fair ephemera from the Sheldon Museum’s rich collection of Addison County fair-related pieces. The Sheldon’s collection complements Starr’s photographs and provide historical context –  WKH Ă€UVW IDLU LQ Addison County was held in 1844. Several programs and events are planned to take place throughout the run of the exhibition. Please visit the Sheldon’s website often to review the calendar of events. Take Me to the Fair: An Addison County Tradition has received generous sponsorship from blue ribbon sponsor National Bank of Middlebury, and Broughton’s Big Country Hardware, Martin’s Hardware and Monument Farms Dairy. Photo  by  Markham  Starr

George and Lorette: A Civil War Love Story June 29, 2012 - January 15, 2013

This exhibit tells the story of Capt. George G. Howe and Lorette Wolcott who courted through tender love letters during the Civil War and whose correspondence was featured in the Sheldon Museum’s 2011 play “Remember Me to All Good Folks.� The couple’s original letters, George’s uniform, his military accoutrement, a Civil War cot (a recent gift to the Sheldon), women’s clothing, and period household objects, all from the Sheldon Museum’s collection, will be on view.

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Summer is the perfect time for a visit to the Henry Sheldon MuseumAddison County’s community history center. Come and discover daily life in Vermont’s past by exploring the furnishings, clothing and artifacts displayed in the1829 Judd-Harris House. Investigate the history of your family, house or town in the Research Center. Our friendly staff and volunteers are always available to help you make the most of your visits. Browse in our wonderful Museum Shop or picnic in the garden designed and tended by the Middlebury Garden Club.

Museum  open  Summer  through  October  21: Mon  -­  Sat  10am  -­  5pm,  Sun  1  -­  5pm Fall/Winter/Spring: Tues  -­  Sat  10am  -­  5pm Research  Center: Thurs  &  Fri  1  -­  5pm,  or  by  appt.

Take Me to the Fair – An Addison County Tradition Exhibit through November 10, 2012

George and Lorette: A Civil War Love Story Exhibit June 29, 2012 through Januray 15, 2013

 Lake  Champlain  Twilight  History  Cruises Tuesday,  July  24  and  Thursday,  July  26,  5:30-­7:30  p.m. The  Sheldon  Museum  invites  you  to  join  Civil  War  historian  Tom  Ledoux  for  an  evening  cruise  aboard  the  Carillon  while  he  traces  the  history  of  Vermonters  who  participated  in  maritime  efforts  during  the  Civil  War.  Enjoy  hors  d’oeuvres  and  beverages.  Boat  leaves  at  5:30  p.m.  from  Larabee’s  Point  in  Shoreham;Íž  cruise  is  2  hours.  $35  ($30  for  Museum  members).   Advance  reservations/payment  are  required,  call  the  Sheldon  Museum,   802-­388-­2117or  online  at  www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

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cultural.historic.sites Vermont Folklife Center Please visit us at 88 Main Street, Middlebury or learn more about the Vermont Folklife Center at: www.vermontfolklifecenter.org

In the Vision & Voice Documentary Workspace Through September 8, 2012 A View from the Backstretch A View from the Backstretch is a collaboration between Obie- and Bessie-awardwinning Vermont photographer Dona Ann McAdams and a group of Saratoga Race Course’s backstretch workers—including exercise riders, hot walkers, maintenance personnel, a trainer, and a groom—Heather Coots, Frank Fodera, Louis Garcia, Paul Perry, Kenny Streicher, Sigrid Wallace, and Carole Williams. To more deeply engage with both her human and equine subjects, McAdams began working as a licensed hot walker at Saratoga. Through this experience she not only got to know backstretch workers but also became involved in their lives. Later she initiated weekly photography workshops for her backstretch colleagues where they learned photographic techniques, studied the work of other photographers, and critiqued each other’s images. A View from the Backstretch brings together black and white photographs taken by Dona Ann McAdams as well as color photographs created by her photography students from their own unique perspectives on the backstretch. Together they offer a rich window into everyday life on the backside of the Saratoga Race Course.

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cultural.historic.sites LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM Inspiration, Imagination, and Experience at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum this Season Spark your imagination at a new special exhibition (through July 29). Lake Studies: Underwater Explorations in Contemporary Art features painters Catherine Hall, Janet Fredericks, and Nancy Stone; sculptors Christopher Cleary and Kate Pond; and Jane Horner’s mixed-media work; underwater photography by Pierre LaRocque and poetry by Daniel Lusk. Experience something new! Check out our “Daily Specialsâ€? – talk with museum staff about archaeology or blacksmithing, try sail handling or maritime machines. Sign up for an OnWater Ecology Field Trip or a Shipwreck Tour; learn Blacksmithing or improve your digital photography – you can even choose your time and topic and Chart Your Own Course! Native American Heritage Festival June 23 & 24 offers a Native perspective on life in the Champlain Valley – past, present, and future. Members of Abenaki tribes share cherished IDPLO\ WUDGLWLRQV DQG FHOHEUDWH RIĂ€FLDO UHFRJQLWLRQ JUDQWHG E\ 9HUPRQW LQ DQG Video footage of the Recognition ceremony will be screened during the LCMM event. The weekend also includes wampum readings, singing, drumming, dancing, craft demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children. Sign up in advance for the Sunday morning Paddle to 3UHKLVWRU\ ZLWK DUFKDHRORJLVW -RDQQH 'HQQLV Ă€HOGWULS IHH LQFOXGHV )HVWLYDO DGPLVVLRQ Small Boat Festival July 9-10 features boat restoration experts and great new exhibits. Meet the team of friends who transformed a nineteenth-century steam launch into an electric-powered boat; see the vintage steam engine. Try out a Champlain Longboat or kayak, join in Saturday’s Three mile Challenge Race (race fee admits two to museum) or the Kids’ Duct Tape Regatta (Sunday, included with museum admission). Music by Rick Norcross. Special workshops: sign up for Outboard Motor Maintenance with expert Rod Scott, or build a IRRW URZERDW LQ WKUHH GD\V LQ WKH )DPLO\ %RDWEXLOGLQJ :HHNHQG The War of 1812 Bicentennial begins this summer. Commemorating the war and celebrating \HDUV RI SHDFH WKH WRXU RI 6FKRRQHU /RLV 0F&OXUH ZLOO YLVLW XS WR SRUWV RQ /DNH Champlain, Canadian waterways, the Great Lakes and Erie Canal (itinerary online www. OFPP RUJ $XJXVW FRVWXPHG UH HQDFWRUV LQ WK FHQWXU\ UHSOLFD ERDWV DW WKH 0XVHXP¡V North Harbor re-create the British attack on Fort Cassin. Enjoy demonstrations of maritime VNLOOV Ă€UHDUPV SUHVHQWDWLRQV ERDW PDQHXYHUV DQG JHW FORVHU WR WKH OLYHV RI VDLORUV VROGLHUV and civilians. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is located at 4472 Basin Harbor Road, seven scenic miles from Vergennes, across from the Basin Harbor Club. Open daily from 10-5, through October 16. LCMM Members and children 5 and under get in free. For information call (802) 475-2022 or visit www.lcmm.org.

cultural.historic.sites THE VERGENNES OPERA HOUSE A Green Mountain Gem

The Vergennes Opera House was built in 1897 to serve as a community center for school plays, political debates, and town meetings in addition to offering quality musical and theatrical performances. Adorned with the same beautifully painted main stage curtain you see today, its stage was graced by many famous people including U.S. President William H.Taft and Tiny Tim. Although condemned and closed in 1974 due to ill repair, the opera house was RIĂ€FLDOO\ UHRSHQHG LQ -XO\ RI IROORZLQJ D IRXU \HDU community-wide renovation campaign led by the Friends of the Vergennes Opera House. Since its reopening, it has once again become a prized venue in the heart of Vermont, hosting civic and educational events and showcasing year-round theatrical and musical performances for thousands of enthusiastic audience members. In addition to our musical and theatrical events, the Opera House offers an uncommonly unique space in which to hold personal events of almost any description: Birthday Parties, Weddings, Company Events, Community FundraisHUV HWF 2XU Ă H[LEOH VHDWLQJ PDNHV LW SRVVLEOH to accommodate a wide range of functions for groups of up to 300 people. The elegant yet welcoming ambience and superb acoustics ensure an event to remember. And we offer onsite consultation, every step of the way to ensure the success of your special event or occasion. The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House is The restored stage at the Vergennes Opera House. D QRQ SURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQ GHGLFDWHG WR SUHVHUYing the space as a community resource. We rely on the support of businesses and individuDOV WR NHHS WKH 2SHUD +RXVH RSHQ DQG DFWLYH -RLQ XV WRGD\ %HFRPH D 9ROXQWHHU DQG XVKHU DW RQH RI RXU JUHDW HYHQWV RU EHFRPH D 0HPEHU DQG HQMR\ JUHDW EHQHĂ€WV VXFK DV IUHH WLFNHWV and reserved seating. Everyone is welcome at your community arts space, The Vergennes Opera House.

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cultural.historic.sites TOWN HALL THEATER

Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, a newly-renovated 1883 theater, is the premier home of the performing arts in Addison County and beyond. The theater presents musical, SOD\V GDQFH RSHUD ÀOP DQG FODVVLFDO PXVLF DQG D à H[LEOH seating system allows it to host swing dances, weddings, teen dances, conferences, antiques sales, and a wide range RI IXQG UDLVHUV IRU FRPPXQLW\ QRQ SURÀWV 7+7 SUHVHQWHG 165 events last year. To receive monthly reminders of THT events, send an email to tickets@townhalltheater.org Jackson Gallery in Town Hall Theater features Vermont art DQG DUWLVWV LQ HYHU FKDQJLQJ H[KLELWV 7KLV JHP RI D JDOOHU\ was the gift of Carolyn & Will Jackson. Don’t miss the gallery talks and opening receptions. Currently in Jackson Gallery — Shared Visions. Paintings by Richard Weis and encaustic collage by Nancy Weis. Dynamic, colorful abstract paintings and intriguing small-scale collages combining encaustic painting with natural objects. Opening July 13th in Jackson Gallery — White on White with touches of color IHDWXULQJ VL[ ZRPHQ DUWLVWV IURP WKH 1RUWK Chittenden Women’s Art Collective: Bonnie Baird, Althea Bilodeau, M.E. Holland, Gabrielle McDermit, Kathryn Milillo, Jeannie Podolak.

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cultural.historic.sites BRANDON ARTIST’S GUILD

THE  B.A.G.  2012  COMMUNITY  ARTS  PROJECT  â€“  AND  MORE The Brandon Artists Guild (the BAG) unveiled its Community Arts Project for this year on May 25th. The Guild’s gallery at 7 Center Street is a scene especially conjured up for collectors and lovers of art depicting Roosters, Hens, &KLFNV (JJV 1HVWV DQG WKH OLNH ´:KDW¡V +DWFKLQJ LQ %UDQGRQ"Âľ UHĂ HFWV WKH HQHUJHWLF UHFRYHU\ LQ %UDQGRQ ² VRPH RI LW \HW WR FRPH ² IURP ´,UHQH¡VÂľ GHYDVWDWLRQ Annually, the BAG’s artist-members treat townspeople and visitors alike to a theme-related summer-long festival, the proceeds from which support student scholarships, promote the arts in our community, and help supplement the BAG’s own funding. As in previous years, the artists are hand-creating and hand-decorating works of art in a carefully chosen theme. ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR RULJLQDO &KLFNHQ SDLQWLQJV VFXOSWXUHV SKRWRJUDSK\ DQG FUDIWV LQ WKH *XLOG JDOOHU\ ² ZKLFK LQFOXGH UDIĂ H LWHPV E\ -XGLWK 5HLOO\ 'RORUHV )XUQDUL DQG 6WDFH\ 6WDQKRSH LQWHUDFWLYH EDUQ\DUG GLVSOD\V DUH GLVSOD\HG around the village along with charming small panels (“Chickens at Summer Playâ€?) nestled in shop windows. The VPDOO SDQHOV DQG WKH JDOOHU\ LWHPV DUH IRU VDOH WKURXJKRXW WKH VXPPHU ,QVWHDG RI WKH XVXDO $XWXPQ OLYH DXFWLRQ D %DUQ 'DQFH VHH EHORZ ZLOO FDS RII WKH VHDVRQ¡V IHVWLYLWLHV WHAT ELSE? Early in the summer at the BAG gallery, the paintings and painted porcelains of Klara Calitri are on view through -XO\ VW &DOLWUL D ZHOO NQRZQ DUWLVW IURP &RUQZDOO 97 LV SUHVHQWLQJ DFU\OLF DQG RLO SDLQWLQJV LQ KHU XVXDO EXR\DQW DQG OX[XULRXV VW\OH ´)ORZHU 3RZHUÂľ LV KHU VXEMHFW ZLWK DQ DPXVLQJ IRFXV RQ Ă€YH SDLQWLQJV RI WKH $PDU\OOLV &ODQ D Matriarch and her Bulblets). &DOLWUL ZKR FDPH WR WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV IURP 9LHQQD LQ LV HVSHFLDOO\ NQRZQ IRU KHU KDQG SDLQWHG FHUDPLF bowls, platters, and architectural items (wall tiles, countertops, and fountains), as well as fanciful paintings of great LPDJLQDWLRQ 'XULQJ KHU PHPEHUVKLS DW WKH %UDQGRQ $UWLVWV *XLOG VKH KDV DOVR H[KLELWHG PRQRW\SHV 7KLV LV KHU second featured show at the BAG. “DOUBLE VISIONâ€?: JULY 4 TO AUGUST 28 Again at the BAG gallery, the opening reception for a show featuring Susan Shannon’s pottery and Kathryn 0LOLOOR¡V RLO SDLQWLQJV LV RQ )ULGD\ -XO\ WR 30 RSHQ WR WKH SXEOLF 7KH DUWLVWV VXSSO\ WKLV GHVFULSWLRQ RI SURFHVV and meaning in their artwork: “Susan Shannon’s clay formations entice observers to linger over undulating lines and saturate themselves in tranquil colors. To this ceramic artist, the meditative path a vessel turned on the potter’s wheel follows is an undulating pulse. This pulse travels down a spiraling path reaching inner spaces. Listen and feel around this quiet stillness DW WKH ERWWRP RI WKH YHVVHO DQG RQH ZLOO Ă€QG WKH ZD\ EDFN RXW DJDLQ 7KLV DUFKHW\SDO MRXUQH\ SURYLGHV DQ DYHQXH IRU FRQQHFWLRQ WR WKH HVVHQWLDO VHOI Ă€QGLQJ DQVZHUV WR TXHVWLRQV RU VLPSO\ UHVSLWH IURP D EXVWOLQJ ZRUOG Kathryn Milillo’s oil paintings express her pure love of color and light. She paints about the quiet moments when VROLWXGH EHFRPHV D GHDU IULHQG :LWK D ORYH RI ODQJXDJH DQG JUDSKLF GHVLJQ KHU SDLQWLQJV RI 9HUPRQW EDUQV DQG ODQGVFDSHV SUHVHQW D PHGLWDWLYH LQQHU ZRUOG ,Q KHU VWLOO OLIHV WKH DQWKURSRPRUSKLF TXDOLWLHV RI REMHFWV EHFRPH short character sketches, observed with kindness, honoring the human condition. Playing with light and dark, color complements and negative spaces, her aim is to create a visual poem. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER: LIZA MYERS AT THE BAG The Brandon Artists Guild celebrates the amazing artwork of established artist Liza Myers, a founding member of the BAG. Her visionary wildlife paintings are widely known in our regional area. The opening reception of her 6HSWHPEHU 2FWREHU VKRZ LV RQ )ULGD\ $XJXVW IURP WR 30 6WD\ WXQHG IRU IXUWKHU GHVFULSWLRQV RI WKH 0\HUV exhibition. SEPTEMBER 29: TOWN HALL BARN DANCE Contra dancing, fun for all ages and abilities, with band and caller at Brandon’s Town Hall, will culminate the end of “What’s Hatching in Brandon?â€? sponsored by the Brandon Artists Guild and community friends. All welcome, no experience necessary. A silent auction will take place including the large outdoor Chicken panels and other DUWLVW FUHDWHG GRQDWHG REMHFWV IURP WKH VXPPHU HYHQW WR 30 HYHQLQJ VFKHGXOH WR EH DQQRXQFHG ODWHU (QWU\ 5HIUHVKPHQWV DYDLODEOH

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Towns celebrate 250 years Three  Addison  County  towns  this  summer  will  kick  into  high  gear  to  mark  the  250th  anniversary  of  their  town  charters.  Bristol,  Monkton  and  Ferrisburgh  will  celebrate  the  two  and  a  half  centuries  since  they  were  put  on  the  map  by  throwing  celebrations  big  enough  to  be  recounted  in  future  history  books.  From  street  festivals  DQG EDUEHFXHV WR PXVLF DQG ÂżUHZRUNV these  towns  are  pulling  out  all  the  stops  to  ensure  memorable  250th  birthday  parties. When  they  were  founded,  these  three  towns  were  part  of  a  vast  wilderness, Â

home  to  more  bear  and  deer  than  people,  and  completely  wooded.  Indians  were  prominent  throughout  Addison  County  and  were  vigilant  in  their  attempts  to  retain  control  of  the  land. Between  1749  and  1764,  New  Hampshire  colonial  Gov.  Benning  Wentworth  created  and  chartered  135  townships  in  Vermont,  including  Ferrisburgh,  Monkton  and  Bristol.  The  charters  where  a  means  for  Wentworth  to  amass  a  fortune.  In  town  after  town,  Wentworth  left  himself  500  acres  of  land,  which  he  sold  and  traded  with  reckless  abandon.  He  also  charged Â

huge  fees  for  the  rights  to  newly  chartered  lands. Monkton  and  Ferrisburgh  both  received  their  charters  on  June  24,  1762. According  to  H.P.  Smith’s  â€œHistory  of  Addison  County,â€?  Wentworth  granted  the  charter  to  Bristol  on  June  26,  1762,  to  Samuel  Averill  and  sixty-­two  associates,  under  the  name  of  Pocock.  This  name,  given  in  honor  of  a  distinguished  English  admiral,  was  retained  only  a  few  years.  It  was  changed  to  Bristol  by  an  act  of  the  Legislature  in  1789. Now,  two  and  a  half  centuries  after Â

they  were  founded,  all  three  towns  have  grown  and  prospered.  Bristol  is  now  the  second-­largest  town  in  Addison  County  with  a  2010  population  of  3,894.  Fast-­growing  Ferrisburgh  is  third-­largest  at  2,775.  Monkton,  with  a  population  of  1,980,  is  growing  even  faster  than  Ferrisburgh;  it  saw  a  12.5  percent  population  increase  in  between  2000  and  2010. Bristol,  Monkton  and  Ferrisburgh  each  will  host  festivities  that  mix  a  little  of  their  histories  with  celebrations  of  what  makes  them  special  places  to  live  and  work  today.

Ferrisburgh to celebrate its 250th birthday

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By  ANDREW  STEIN )HUULVEXUJK ZLOO FHOHEUDWH LWV WK ELUWKGD\ RQ 6DWXUGD\ -XQH 0RVW RI WKH IHVWLYLWLHV ZLOO WDNH SODFH DW )HUULVEXUJK &HQWUDO 6FKRRO IURP D P WR S P Âł:H H[SHFW D ODUJH FURZG WKURXJKRXW WKH GD\ ´ VDLG “We expect a 6HOHFWERDUG FKDLUZRPDQ large crowd /RUHWWD /DZUHQFH throughout Âł(YHU\WKLQJ ZLOO EH IUHH the day. H[FHSW IRU WKH IRRG ´ 7KH GD\ ZLOO ÂżUH XS Everything ZLWK DQ DQWLTXH FDU VKRZ will be free VSRQVRUHG E\ WKH 9HUPRQW 0RGHO $ &OXE 7KHQ WKHUH except for ZLOO EH DQ DQWLTXH WUDFWRU the food.â€? GLVSOD\ ZKHUH PRUH WKDQ — Selectboard D GR]HQ ORFDO UHVLGHQWV Chair Loretta ZLOO VKRZ RII WKHLU FODVVLF Lawrence PDFKLQHV $O 9DQ'H:HHUW D ORFDO IDUPHU ZLOO EULQJ LQ DQLPDOV IRU D SHWWLQJ ]RR DQG -XG\ (OVRQ D ÂżIWK JUDGH WHDFKHU ZLOO RUJDQL]H ROG IDVKLRQHG JDPHV OLNH SRWDWR VDFN UDFHV UROO WKH (See  Ferrisburgh,  Page  15A)

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Bristol (Continued  from  Page  13A) The  following  week,  from  8  p.m.  to  midnight  on  Saturday,  June  23,  townspeople  will  get  a  chance  to  boogie  with  friends  and  family  to  the  country-­swing  and  soft-­rock  music  of  Encore,  as  the  American  Legion  in  Bristol  hosts  a  250th  anniversary  dance. Later  in  the  week,  on  Wednesday,  June  27,  the  Free  Masons’  Libanus  Lodge  will  host  a  dinner  on  the  Bristol  green.  The  7  p.m.  event  will  also  feature  historic  numbers  from  the  Bristol  Band  and  a  burial  of  a  time  capsule  in  the  town  green,  which  will  contain  recent  yearbooks,  town  reports  and  other  artifacts  to  tell  future  generations  about  life  in  our  times. On  June  29  and  30  at  7  p.m.,  Holley  Hall  will  present  a  series  of  theatrical  comedy  skits  detailing  the  history  of  Bristol. Then  the  weeks-­long  celebration  will  end  with  a  bang  during  the  two  days  of  Fourth  of  July  festivities. On  Tuesday,  July  3,  Bristol  will  KROG LWV DQQXDO )RXUWK RI -XO\ ÂżUHZRUNV VKRZ DW GXVN RQ WKH UHFUHDWLRQ ÂżHOG &RPH ZDWFK them  in  the  village  or  spread  out  on  Burpee  Road,  Plank  Road  or  anywhere  you  can  get  a  good  view  of  the  skies  over  the  rec  park.

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Eat, Drink & Be Mary’s

Summer 2012 For almost 30 years Mary’s Restaurant has been dedicated to serving creative farm-fresh food. Peruse our summer menu featuring an eclectic array of dishes crafted with ingredients from Mary’s gardens and 20 farm partners. Owners Linda Harmon & Chef Doug Mack

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Appetizers — Roast Quail, Beef Carpaccio & of course

Small Plates — Lobster Roll, Fish Taco, Black Bean

Cream of Garlic Soup “The best soup in Vermont� – Vermont Magazine

Burger, Caprese Pizza

Summer Salad — Watermelon, Feta, pine nuts, red onion

Farm Beef Tenderloin, Wanabea Farm rabbit,

& basil on garden greens

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Monkton to fly popular new town flag on its birthday MONKTON  â€”  Residents  turned  out  in  high  numbers  on  Town  Meeting  Day  this  past  March  and  cast  their  ballots  for  a  town  Ă€DJ WKDW ZLOO EH GHGLFDWHG RQ -XQH WKH WK )RXQGLQJ &HOHEUDWLRQ RI 0RQNWRQ Residents  were  instructed  to  vote  for  their  WRS WKUHH Ă€DJV IURP WKH ÂżYH ÂżQDOLVWV RU IRU MXVW RQH LI WKH\ KDG D VWURQJ IDYRULWH 7KH ZLQQLQJ Ă€DJ ZDV GHVLJQHG E\ /LQGD 5H\QROGV D The winning Mount  Abraham  Union  flag was deHigh  School  art  teacher  signed by Lin- who  has  been  teaching  \HDUV +HU GHVLJQ da Reynolds, a IRU ZKLFK GHSLFWV 0RQNWRQÂśV Mount Abra- distinctive  landscape  of  IDUP ÂżHOGV SRQG DQG ham Union KLOOV JDUQHUHG SHUFHQW High School RI WKH ÂżUVW FKRLFH YRWH art teacher “If  you  tally  HYHU\ERG\ÂśV FKRLFHV IRU who has been HDFK Ă€DJ QHDUO\ SHU teaching for cent  of  the  voters  cast  a  vote  for  the  winning  34 years. Ă€DJ ,ÂśP DPD]HG DQG thrilled  that  we  came  WRJHWKHU VR GHFLVLYHO\ DURXQG D VLQJOH Ă€DJ ´ VDLG -RQDWKDQ &RUFRUDQ ZKR RUJDQL]HG WKH FRQWHVW IRU WKH 0RQNWRQ &RPPXQLW\ &RIIHHKRXVH Âł, ZDV DOVR VWUXFN DW WKH OHYHO RI SDUWLFLSDWLRQ ² PRUH WKDQ WZR WKLUGV RI

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Monkton (Continued  from  Page  13A) by  Mount  Abe  art  teacher  Linda  Reynolds  DQG FKRVHQ DV WKH RIÂżFLDO WRZQ Ă€DJ E\ townspeople  at  Town  Meeting  Day.  The  parade  will  also  feature  two  grand  marshals:  Roger  Layn  and  Charlie  Huizenga. “Layn  was  shot  down  over  Germany  in  World  War  II  and  taken  prisoner  for  18  months,â€?  said  Coates.  â€œWhen  you  think  of  someone  who  has  served  his  country  and  also  his  town  as  a  selectboard  member,  his  name  ZDV RQH WKDW FDPH WR RXU PLQGÂśV ÂżUVW “Charlie  Huizenga  has  been  very  involved  with  Monkton  politics  and  affairs  for  a  number  of  years,â€?  added  Coates.  â€œHe’s  done  a  lot  for  the  town,  and  he  should  be  grand  marshal  as  well.â€?  Once  the  parade  drives  the  party  to  the Â

school  at  noon,  Russell  Memorial  Library’s  annual  strawberry  and  book  sale  will  begin.  Students  who  participated  in  Willow  Foundation’s  â€œMonkton  Yoreâ€?  project,  exploring  Monkton’s  history,  will  also  exhibit  their  artwork  and  a  brief  play.  Additionally,  local  Boy  Scouts  will  host  games  and  projects  on  the  premises. In  the  evening,  at  5  p.m.,  the  festivities  will  PRYH WR WKH 0RQNWRQ UHFUHDWLRQ ÂżHOG IRU D chicken  barbecue  and  an  open  microphone  music  session.  Food  tickets  ordered  in  advance  will  cost  $8  for  adults  and  $5  for  children.  On  the  day  of,  those  tickets  will  cost  $10  and  $6  respectively.  All  ticket  orders  and  questions  should  be  sent  to  Monkton250@ gmail.com.

Ferrisburgh (Continued  from  Page  13A) hoop,  stick  ball  and  marbles.  After  the  morning  events,  the  Ferrisburgh  Volunteer  Fire  Department  will  put  on  its  â€œfamous  chicken  barbecue,â€?  as  Lawrence  put  it.  To  wash  down  that  chicken  with  something  local,  Kimball  Brook  Farm  (the  Greenbush  Road  operation  that  recently  started  bottling  its  own  milk)  will  also  be  on  site  with  an  organic  milk  stand.  Lawrence  wanted  to  remind  WRZQVSHRSOH WKDW WKH ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW ZLOO VWLOO hold  its  annual  barbecue  in  August. Those  who  show  up  for  the  excitement  won’t  be  surrounded  by  silence,  either.  The  Vermont  Ukulele  Society  and  the  Champlain  Brass Â

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Dates when Addison County towns received their charters

Editor’s  note:  Lynda  Malzac  won  the  250th  Anniversary  Town  Song  Contest  with  this  song  extolling  the  virtues  of  Bristol.

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Town will provide many activites this summer in Bristol BRISTOL  â€”  It’s  not  only  the  250th  birthday  celebrations  that  will  make  Bristol  a  hopping  place  this  summer,  the  Bristol  Recreation  Department   also  has  many  great  activities  planned. In  addition  to  the  Movies  on  the  Park  on  Thursday  evenings,  Recreation  Director  Darla  Senecal  said  her  organization  has  a  very  full  slate  of  activities  planned.

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Enjoy a movie under the stars in Bristol BRISTOL — Remember how much fun it was to go to a drive-­in theater? Want to introduce your kids to the unique joys of a movie in the open air, under the stars? The Bristol Recreation Department is offering the public several chances this summer to have a fun night out that is both entertaining and easy on the wallet. The department once again this summer will sponsor “Movies on the Park.” The shows will be projected onto a theater-­ THE CINEMA CLASSIC “Wizard of Oz” will wrap up the summer outdoor movie series size screen in the park right in downtown on the park in Bristol. Bristol. Bring some lawn chairs or a blanket

(and a little bug spray to be on the safe side). There will be concessions available, or stop at one of the local stores before you head to the park to pick up something to munch on. The movies run on Thursday nights from July 5 through Aug. 2, start at dark and are suitable for all ages. It’s free to everyone. This summer’s lineup is: July 5 “Finding Nemo” July 12 “Jurassic Park” July 19 “Footloose” July 26 “E.T.” Aug. 2 “Wizard of Oz”

Revel in the Fun & Sun of Summer!

with Bristol Recreation Department & Hub Teen Center Summer Cabaret Series Experience the magic of live music on a summer evening right in your own back yard. Holley Hall $8 Friday, June 22 Weston Bessette Quartet plays music with a great groove and broad appeal. Friday, July 27 Joe Levesque Big Band delivers great funk arrangements and swing-­era favorites. Sunday, August 26 Swing Noire brings hot swinging jazz in the Paris-­café tradition.

Sign up for Summer Camp Hurry Early Bird Pricing ends on June 18th! Sports, Art, Theater, Cooking, Science – Whatever appeals to your kids, we’ve got the camp!

Big Truck Day Saturday, June 23 CLIMB ABOARD! Firetruck, bulldozer, police car, ambulance, and more. New this year – Bouncy house, Family Kickball, Face Painting & More. Free Event. Rain or shine

Take a Summer Adventure Tour with Matt Hop on the Big heavy Van to Colchester Paintball on June 20, Kayaking on Lake Dunmore July 9, or Pizza Put August 14th. For more info, please visit www.bristolrec.org or call 453-­5885

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Visit the fair without getting your feet muddy Sheldon Museum exhibit now open MIDDLEBURY  â€”  It  is  time  for  summer  Also  at  the  Sheldon  Museum  this  summer  weather  and  county  fairs  in  Vermont.  is  another  exhibit,  â€œGeorge  and  Lorette:  The  Sheldon  Museum  is  partnering  with  A  Civil  War  Love  Story.â€?  This  exhibit  +LVWRULF 1HZ (QJODQG D %RVWRQ QRQSURÂżW tells  the  story  of  Capt.  George  G.  Howe  organization,  and  Connecticut  and  Lorette  Wolcott,  who  photographer  Markham  Starr  Starr describes courted  through  tender  love  to  present  a  new  exhibit,  letters  during  the  Civil  War  â€œTake  Me  to  the  Fair:  An  his work as and  whose  correspondence  Addison  County  Tradition.â€?  â€œa series of was  featured  in  the  Sheldon  The  exhibition  celebrates  the  extended Museum’s  2011  play  rich  history  of  the  Addison  â€œRemember  Me  to  All  Good  County  Fair  and  how  it  has  portraits of Folks.â€?  The  couple’s  original  UHĂ€HFWHG WKH LPSRUWDQFH RI VSHFLĂ€F JURXSV RI letters,  George’s  uniform,  agriculture  in  the  county  for  SHRSOH DV WKH\ JR his  military  accoutrement,  a  well  over  100  years. Civil  War  cot  (a  recent  gift  In  August  of  2011,  Starr  DERXW WKHLU GDLO\ to  the  Sheldon),  women’s  took  hundreds  of  photographs  lives. My projects clothing,  and  period  of  the  people  and  scenes  at  household  objects,  all  from  the  63rd  Addison  County  GRFXPHQW the  Sheldon  Museum’s  Fair  and  Field  Days.  Over  LQGXVWULHV collection,  will  be  on  view. 60  of  these  photographs  and  SDUWLFXODUO\ “George  and  Lorette:  A  a  number  of  accompanying  Civil  War  Love  Storyâ€?  is  on  oral  history  interviews  are  DJULFXOWXUH RQFH exhibit  from  June  29,  2012,  featured  in  the  exhibition.  FRPPRQO\ IRXQG through  Jan.  15,  2013. Starr’s  keen  but  unobtrusive  WKURXJKRXW WKH The  Henry  Sheldon  gaze  offers  a  unique  look  Museum  is  located  at  1  Park  into  the  world  of  fair  goers  1HZ (QJODQG St.  in  downtown  Middlebury  engaged  in  a  multitude  of  states. They across  from  Ilsley  Library.  agricultural,  entertainment  Museum  hours  are  Tuesday-­ DUH QRZ and  culinary  activities. Saturday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  Starr  describes  his  work  as  KRZHYHU UDSLGO\ and,  through  Oct.  21,  â€œa  series  of  extended  portraits  GLVDSSHDULQJ Sunday,  1-­5  p.m.  Research  RI VSHFLÂżF JURXSV RI SHRSOH Center  hours  are  Thursday  as  they  go  about  their  daily  ³ YLFWLPV RI and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.  or  by  lives.  My  projects  document  RXU JOREDOL]HG appointment.  Admission  to  industries,  particularly  HFRQRP\ Âľ the  museum  is  $5  for  adults;  agriculture,  once  commonly  $3  for  youth  (6-­18);  $4.50  found  throughout  the  New  for  seniors;  and  $12  for  a  England  states.  They  are  now,  however,  family.  Admission  to  the  Research  Center  rapidly  disappearing  â€”  victims  of  our  is  $5. globalized  economy.â€? For  more  information  call  388-­2117  The  photographs  are  exhibited  along  with  or  visit  the  Sheldon’s  website:  www. 19th-­  and  20th-­century  colorful  fair  posters,  HenrySheldonMuseum.org. ribbons,  historic  photographs  and  all  manner  of  fair  ephemera  from  the  Sheldon  Museum’s  collection.  These  materials  will  complement  Starr’s  photographs  and  provide  historical  FRQWH[W ² WKH ÂżUVW IDLU LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ was  held  in  1844.  â€œTake  Me  to  the  Fair:  An  Addison  County  Traditionâ€?  touches  on  Vermont  history,  agricultural  history  and  New  England  culture.  The  Sheldon  Museum  has  an  established  connection  to  the  Field  Days  site  in  New  Haven  as  a  number  of  the  museum’s  historic  carriages  are  stored  on  the  property  and  are  on  view  each  year  during  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  fair  as  examples  of  early  transportation  in  Addison  County. The  exhibition  is  designed  to  be  family-­ friendly  and  will  no  doubt  bring  many  happy  memories  of  the  fair  to  visitors  of  all  ages.  Several  programs  and  events  are  planned  to  take  place  throughout  the  run  of  the  exhibition.  Visit  the  Sheldon’s  website,  www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org,  often  to  review  the  calendar  of  events. “Take  Me  to  the  Fair:  An  Addison  County  Traditionâ€?  has  received  generous  sponsorship  from  blue  ribbon  sponsor  National  Bank  of  Middlebury,  as  well  as  Broughton’s  Big  Country  Hardware,  Martin’s  Hardware  and  Monument  Farms  Dairy.  The  exhibition  is  part  of  Historic  New  England’s  ongoing  â€œ100  Years,  100  Communitiesâ€?  initiative  to  document  and  share  the  region’s  20th-­century  history  before  it  is  lost. The  exhibit  will  be  on  view  through  November  10.

MARKHAM  STARR’S  PHOTOGRAPHS  from  the  2011  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days,  such  as  â€œGirl  and  Calf,â€?  below,  and  â€œRoadview,â€?  above,  complement  19th-­  and  20th-­century  fair  memorabilia  in  the  new  exhibit  â€œTake  Me  to  the  Fair:  An  Addison  County  Traditionâ€?  at  the  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  in  Middlebury  this  summer. Â

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Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh: Underground Railroad site and home of prominent Quaker family. www.rokeby.org. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh: Day use, swimming, nature path, canoe rentals. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/kingsland.cfm. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh: Traces the history of Lake Champlain, extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits. www.lcmm.org. Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh: Pool and Lake Champlain swim-­ ming, overnight camping, nature trails. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/ buttonbay.cfm. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Addison: Home to migrat-­ ing waterfowl, walking paths, introduced nesting bald eagles in 2004. vt.audubon.org/IBADeadCreek.html. DAR State Park: overnight camping in tent sites, pull-­throughs and lean-­ tos (not a day-­use park); DAR John Strong Mansion, historic home with guided tours. http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/dar.htm . Chimney Point State Historic Site: Site of Native American, early French, and Revolutionary War-­era settlement. Historic tavern was important meeting place. Ongoing exhibits and tours. www.historicver-­ mont.org/chimneypoint. Crown Point State Historic Site (across bridge in New York): Site of early forts used to defend Lake Champlain. http://nysparks.com/historic-­ sites/34/details.aspx. Bixby Library, Vergennes: Stained glass ceiling illuminates historic library and extensive collection of early arrowheads and other artifacts. www.bixbylibrary.org. Lord’s Prayer Rock, Bristol. In 1891, Joseph C. Greene paid a carver to engrave the Lord’s Prayer on a huge rock sitting next to what is today Route 116. It’s still an unusual roadside attraction. Snake Mountain: Family-­friendly hike to beautiful vistas of Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. Parking lot is on Mountain Road in Addison. ZZZ YW¿VKDQGZLOGOLIH FRP University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Weybridge: Beautiful JURXQGV IHDWXULQJ D OHDGLQJ EUHHGLQJ SURJUDP IRU VWDWH¶V RI¿FLDO DQLPDO Tours daily. www.uvm.edu/morgan. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, downtown Middlebury: Tours daily of the Judd Harris House, ongoing exhibits and events. www. henrysheldonmuseum.org. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury: the exhibit “A View From the Backstretch” is on display through Sept. 8. www.vermont-­ folklifecenter.org. 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH &DPSXV WRXUV DYDLODEOH DW DGPLVVLRQV RI¿FH Museum of Art is closed for a break late in August; call 443-­5007 at that time to make sure it is open. Other event listings available at ticket RI¿FH ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\ HGX Green Mountain National Forest Ranger Station, Middlebury: Extensive material available about hiking and camping in the GMNF. www.fs.fed. XV U JPÀ Branbury State Park, Salisbury: Day use and overnight camping, kid-­ friendly sandy beach and extensive grass lawn, boat rentals. www. vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.cfm. Falls of Lana, Rattlesnake Cliffs, Silver Lake trails access. www. newenglandwaterfalls.com/vermont.php. Mount Abraham trail access, Long Trail, Lincoln: Summit includes 360-­degree panorama. www.greenmountainclub.org. Middlebury College Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton: Picturesque home to summer school for noted and budding writers. www.middlebury.edu/ academics/blse. Robert Frost Interpretive Trail, Ripton: Easy-­to-­follow footpaths include poetry by the former Ripton resident and Middlebury College professor. gardens.com/go/view/3524. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell: A largely undisturbed Revolutionary War site. Visitors’ center with extensive exhibits and many interpretative trails. www.historicvermont.org/mountindependence. Fort Ticonderoga (across ferry in New York): Preserved Revolutionary War fort with extensive interpretation, guides, re-­enactors, gift shop and many events. www.fort-­ticonderoga.org.

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ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS 2012 DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DAILY ACTIVITIES 10:00-10:00 Children’s Barnyard Open 10:00-10:00 4-H & Youth Building Open 10:00-10:00 Antique Equipment Building Open 9:00 - 9:00 Maple Sugar House Open 10:00-6:00 Twist O’Wool Guild Demos (Twist O’Wool Guild tent) 10:00Forest Festival Exhibits & Demonstrations (forest tent) 10:00-10:00 Home & Garden Building Open with continuous craft demos 10:00-10:00 Lucien Paquette Exhibit Building Open Daily Maple Products Demonstrations (maple sugar house) 12:00-12:00 Midway Open (approximately) 1:00-4:00 Milking Parlor Demonstrations 1:00-6:00 Cairo Northern Clowns (walk around entertainment) Please Note: Most exhibits will be removed on Saturday night at 10:00.

TUESDAY, August 7, 2012 Addison County Day – Green Mountain Passports Honored

MORNING 8:30 9:00 -5:00 10:00 11:00 11:00 11:00-7:00

Western Only 4-H & Open Youth Junior Horse Show (horse area) 4-H Dairy Conformation Classes (animal show arena) Open Miniature Donkey Show (Butterfield Arena) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 12:30 1:00-6:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:00 2:00-4:00 2:30 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:30 4:45 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:30 6:00-11:00 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 8:00

Midway Opens (approximately) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Bingo (Bingo Tent) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) VTPA-Garden Tractor & ATV Pulls (tractor pad) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand) Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep tent) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Vermont Products Dinner-1st Sitting (dining hall) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Connor Home Stage in the Paquette Bldg) Pet Show (animal show arena) Vermont Products Dinner-2nd Sitting (dining hall) BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($15 - rides unlimited) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) Vermont Products Dinner-3rd Sitting (dining hall) VTPA-Garden Tractor & ATV Pulls (tractor pad) Addison County Gospel Choir (show tent) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s Barnyard area) The Heaters (Bandstand) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Vermont Products Dinner-4th Sitting (dining hall) Field Days Opening Parade - Farm to Plate…Do you know where your food comes from?

WEDNESDAY, August 8, 2012 #1 Auto Parts Day

MORNING 8:30 9:00 10:00-2:00 10:30 11:00 11:00 - 7:00 11:00

English Only 4-H and Open Youth Jr. & Sr. Horse Show (horse area) Open Dairy Show-Holsteins, Brown Swiss & Guernseys (animal show arena) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) Ox Pulling (Butterfield arena) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 1:00-6:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:00 2:00 3:00 3:00

Midway Opens (approximately) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Ma Men’s Caber Toss (Tractor pad) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Bingo (Bingo Tent) Ladies Cast Iron Skillet Toss (tractor pad) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand) Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep show tent) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map)

3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:00 5:30

“Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) TaeKwon Do Demonstration (Bandstand) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) Karaoke Talent Night with DJ Tony Lamoureux (signup at 6:30) (show tent) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby (tractor pad) Dairy-Sheep Showman Round Up (Sheep area) (dairy-animal arena) The Panhandlers (bandstand)

6:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

THURSDAY, August 9, 2012

2:30 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:30 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

Vermont Agricultural Day - Green Mountain Passports Honored

SATURDAY, August 11, 2012

MORNING 8:30 9:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:00 11:00-7:00

Annual ACFFD Open Horse Show (horse area) 4-H Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Classes (animal show arena) 4-H & Other Youth Sheep Show (sheep show tent) Hand Mowing Contest (antique equipment demo area) Pony Pulling (Butterfield arena) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Pedal Tractor Pull (Show tent) (sign-ups at 10:00) Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00 12:00-4:00 12:00 12:30 1:00-6:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:30 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:00 5:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:00-11:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:00

Midway Opens (approximately) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Bingo (Bingo Tent) Vorsteveld Family Band (Bandstand) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Working Steer Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) Tug of War (show tent) BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($15 - rides unlimited) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby (tractor pad) Animal Costume Class (animal show arena) Home and Garden Awards & Leona Thompson Bowl Presentation (home & garden bldg) The Pilgrims (Bandstand)

Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map) Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Armwrestling-Kids 16 & under (sign up at 4:00)(show tent) Rosie’s Racing Pigs (children’s barnyard area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map) RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (Parking Lot, weather permitting) VTPA-4WD Farmstock, VT V8 Mini’s, Super Stock 4x4 Truck & Open 4WD Farmstock Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Armwrestling-Adults (weigh-ins 5:00)(show tent) Prydien (Bandstand)

Champlain Valley Equipment Day

MORNING 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00-2:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:00

Open Dairy Show-Ayrshires, Jerseys & Milking Shorthorns (animal show arena) Draft Horse Show (horse area) VTPA- Altered Farm, Super Stock 4x4 Truck, Pure, Modified & Diesel/Open Street Legal Truck and Single Engine Mod Pulls (tractor pad) Poultry Breeders Show (Poultry Tent) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) Baked Bean Bonanza Contest & Samples (solar barn) Youth Sheep Blocking and Fitting Contest (Sheep Tent) Working Steer Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)

11:00 11:00 - 7:00

Buffalo Barfield “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 1:00-6:00 1: 00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:00 5:00 5:30 6:00-11:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 Dusk

Midway Opens (approximately) Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Bingo (Bingo Tent) Sheep & Wool Garment Lead Line Class (Sheep Show Tent) Six Horse Hitch, North American Classic Six Qualifier (horse area) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map) Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep tent) Antique Equipment Demonstrations (antique equipment area) Green Mountain Cloggers (show tent) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) BRACELET NIGHT for rides ($15 - rides unlimited) RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride (Parking Lot, weather permitting) Horses, Horses, Horses ( show arena – See Map) VTPA-VT V8 Mini’s, Single Engine Mod, Altered Farm, ProStock Farm and Semi Tractor Trailer Pulls (tractor pad) Ivory Band (Bandstand) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) AllenAsTim and the Dance Hall Rockers-Tim McGraw Impersonator w/Full Band ( Show Tent) Champlain Valley Equipment Closing Fireworks Display (set off east of horse area)

Vermont’s Largest Agricultural Fair! August 7-­11, 2012 Route 17, New Haven, VT Between Rts. 7 and 22A

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FRIDAY, August 10, 2012 Youth Day

MORNING 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00-2:00 10:00 10:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 - 7:00

Exhibitors’ Breakfast (dining hall) Draft Horse Show (horse area) Open Sheep Show (sheep show tent) VTPA- Farmstock, Antique & Enhanced Antique Tractor Pulls (tractor pad) Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area) Youth & Open Working Steer and Ox Show (Beef/Working Steer Show Tent) Horse Pulling (Butterfield arena) Working Steer Demonstration (children’s barnyard area) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (bandstand) Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette Bldg)

ADULTS (ages 12 and over) Tuesday-Friday Daily Admission Saturday Only Admission SEASON PASS TUESDAY/THURSDAY Only Green Mountain Passports honored

$ 10.00 $12.00 $35.00 FREE

CHILDREN (ages 6-­11) Daily Admission SEASON PASS

CHILDREN (5 years & under)

$5.00 $15.00 FREE all days

AFTERNOON & EVENING 12:00 12:00-6:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30 1:00-6:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00

Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area) BRACELET TIME for rides ($10 - rides unlimited) Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena – See Map) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent) “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area) PeeWee Dairy Showmanship (Animal Show Arena) Bingo (Bingo Tent) 4 Abreast, Show Division (horse area) Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area) Open and Youth Beef Show (animal show arena) 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building) Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)

Your ticket price includes parking, gate admission, re-admission, grandstands, all field days shows & exhibits.

For more information call (802) 545-­2557 or ZZZ DGGLVRQFRXQW\¿HOGGD\V FRP

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