The winners within have been voted
“ BEST IN THE REGION FOR THE YEAR 2 014”
In our 14th Annual Eagle Reader’s Survey Congratulations as well to the businesses recognized as “One of the Best” Thank you to all Eagle who participated. We hope you’ll patronize these popular and successful businesses.
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100 Best in the Region
Winners 2014
ANIMAL HOSPITAL: Best:
Bristol Animal Hospital One Of the Best:
Vergennes Animal Hospital
ANTIQUE SHOP: Best:
Middlebury Antique Center
One Of the Best:
Eighth Elen Farm Antiques
ARTS & CRAFTS Best:
Ben Franklin One Of the Best:
Cacklin’ Hens
AUTO PARTS: Best:
#1 Auto Parts One Of the Best:
CarQuest
BAGELS:
BAKERY:
BOOKSTORE:
Middlebury Bagel & Deli
Best:
One Of the Best:
Bristol Bakery
Bristol Bakery
Best:
VT Bookshop
Rosie’s
One Of the Best:
One Of the Best:
BUSINESS LUNCH:
Best:
Middlebury Bagel & Deli
BAIT & TACK- BANK/CREDIT UNION: LE SHOP: Best:
VT Field Sports One Of the Best:
Rack ‘n Reel
One Of the Best:
Best:
National Bank of Middlebury One Of the Best:
VT Federal Credit Union
Recycled Reading
Best:
Mister Ups One Of the Best:
BREAD: Best:
Fire & Ice
Noonie’s Deli One Of the Best:
Bristol Bakery
CAMPGROUND:
BREAKFAST:
Best:
Best:
Kampersville One Of the Best:
Rosie’s One Of the Best:
Sugar & Spice
D.A.R. State Park
BREAKFAST SANDWICH:
CAR SERVICE CENTER:
Middlebury Bagel & Deli
Brian & Sons Tire
Best:
Best:
THANKS FOR VOTING BEST IN THE REGION! Commercial and Residential Standing Seam • Slate • Copper Wood Shingle Roofing • Complete Metal Work
388-2903
Located behind Goodro Lumber • Route 125, East Middlebury
There’s more to Italy than leaning towers and pizza. Visit Carolyn Costello and John Hamilton of Costello’s Market Inc. in Middlebury’s Marble Works—where the Mediterranean world comes alive in Vermont. Pictured: Carolyn and John in 2007 at the grand opening of Costello’s Market. Photo by Mark Brady
SINCERE THANKS TO EAGLE READERS FOR VOTING US “BEST CARPET / FLOORING STORE and BEST PAINT STORE IN THE REGION!
• In-Store Professional Consulting • Benjamin Moore Paint • Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Ceramic • Vinyl • Window Treatments
www.countrysidecarpetandpaint.com
70769
16 Creek Road • Middlebury, VT 05753 • 802-388-6054
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One Of the Best:
County Tire
CARD SHOP: Best:
Kinney Drugs One Of the Best:
VT Bookshop
One Of the Best:
Middlebury Congregational
CIDER & APPLES: Best:
Happy Valley Orchards
CARPET/ FLOORING STORE:
One Of the Best:
Countryside Carpet and Paint
CONVENIENCE STORE:
Best:
One Of the Best:
Distinctive Paint & Interiors
CHILD CARE: Best:
Mary Johnson Children’s Center One Of the Best:
Bristol Family Center
CHIROPRACTOR: Best:
Addison County Chiro Center One Of the Best:
McDaniel Chiropractic Center & Middlebury Chiropractic
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Boyer’s Orchard
Best:
Small City Market
TREE: Best:
Werner Tree Farm One Of the Best:
Russell Christmas Tree Farm
DESSERT: Best:
Rosie’s One Of the Best:
Bristol Bakery
DINER: Best:
The Diner One Of the Best:
Rosie’s
One Of the Best:
Pratt’s Store
CROSS-COUNTRY TRAIL: Best:
Blueberry Hill Inn One Of the Best:
Rikert Nordic Center
CUP OF COFFEE: Best:
Rosie’s One Of the Best:
Bristol Bakery
CUT-YOUROWN CHRISTMAS
DOMESTIC AUTO DEALER: Best:
Foster Motors One Of the Best:
G. Stone Motors
Frank Grabowki of West Rutland at the Downtown Rutland’ Farmers Market. National Farmer’s Market Week kicked off last week. Photo by Lou Varricchio
One Of the Best:
DOUGHNUTS:
Killington Resort
Middlebury Bagel & Deli
DRIVING RANGE:
Best:
Best:
Ferrisburgh Driving Range One Of the Best:
One Of the Best:
Dunkin Donuts
DOWNHILL SKIING: Best:
Middlebury Snowbowl
CHURCH SUPPER: Best:
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St. Peter’s
Ralph Myre
DRY CLEANER: Best:
Desabrais Laundry
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ELECTRICIAN SERVICE:
One Of the Best:
Glenn Peck Electric
FARM & GARDEN SUPPLY:
Best:
One Of the Best:
Adams Electric
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Best:
Mary Hogan Elementary One Of the Best:
Ferrisburgh Elementary
ETHNIC RESTAURANT: Best:
Magic Wok One Of the Best:
Taste of India
FALL FOLIAGE DRIVE: Best:
Lincoln Gap
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Rt. 125
Best:
Agway One Of the Best:
Martin’s Hardware
FARM TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT: Best:
Broughton’s Farm Supply One Of the Best:
Champlain Valley Equipment
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: Best:
McDonald’s One Of the Best:
Subway
The Midd Summer Festival committee is in the final throws of planning for the fourth annual Midd Summer Festival, to take place in the Historic Marble Works District on Aug. 2, 3 – 7 p.m. Photo provided
FIREWORKS: Best:
Bristol 4th of July One Of the Best:
Vergennes 4th of July
FITNESS CLUB:
One Of the Best:
Shaw’s
FURNITURE STORE:
VT Sun
FOREIGN CAR SALES & SERVICE:
Big Barn (Formerly Bub’s Barn)
Best:
One Of the Best:
Middlebury Fitness
FLORIST: Best:
Middlebury Floral and Gifts One Of the Best:
Cole’s & Hawley’s Florist
FOOD MARKET: Best:
Greg’s Meat Market
Best:
Junction Auto Center One Of the Best:
Best:
One Of the Best:
Woodware
Auto Creek
GAS STATION:
FRESH PRODUCE STAND:
McIntyre’s Sunoco
Best:
Best:
One Of the Best:
One Of the Best:
GENERAL STORE:
Middlebury Farmers’ Market Happy Valley Orchards
CoCo
Best:
Pratt’s Store One Of the Best:
Lincoln General Store
GOLF COURSE: Best:
Basin Harbor Club
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One Of the Best:
Neshobe Country Club
HAIR SALON/ BARBER SHOP Best:
Joe’s Barber Shop One Of the Best:
Texture Salon
HARDWARE: Best:
Martin’s Hardware Aubuchon Hardware
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HUNTER’S BREAKFAST: Best:
Rosie’s One Of the Best:
Snap’s
ICE CREAM/ CREEMIE STAND:
Best:
Jackman’s Inc. One Of the Best:
Champlain Valley Plumbing & Heating
Comcast
Best:
Autumn Gold One Of the Best:
One Of the Best:
LIVE MUSIC SPOT:
Village Creemie Stand Goodie’s
Best:
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Best:
Keith Betourney
HOME HEATING & OIL CO.
One Of the Best:
Hannoush Jewelers
Middlebury Union High School Vergennes Union High School
GMAVT
Best:
Mark Raymond
One Of the Best:
Best:
JEWELRY STORE:
HIGH SCHOOL: Best:
One Of the Best:
INSURANCE AGENCY: Best:
Foote’s Insurance & Laberge Insurance One Of the Best:
Bourdon Insurance
Two Brothers Tavern One Of the Best:
51 Main at the Bridge
LOCAL PARADE: Best:
Bristol 4th of July One Of the Best:
Vergennes Memorial Day
Best:
Goodro Lumber
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER:
One Of the Best:
Rk Miles & Martin’s Hardware
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Best:
Middlebury Inn Swift House Inn & Blue Spruce Motel
Bailing swithgrass at Meach Cove Farm in Shelburne, Vt.: Grass biomass like this could make a sizeable contribution to some of Vermont’s heating needs by the year 2050.
LUMBER YARD/BUILDING SUPPLY:
HOTEL/MOTEL/INN/B&B One Of the Best:
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MAPLE SYRUP: Best:
Dakin Farm One Of the Best:
Maple Meadows Farm
MARINA & MARINE DEALER: Best:
Marine Plus One Of the Best:
Tom’s Marine Service
MUSIC/CDS: Best:
VT Bookshop One Of the Best:
Walmart
Congratulations to the Middlebury Union High School Class of 2014. This year’s high school commencement was held Saturday, June 14, at the Middlebury Memorial Sports Center. Photo provided
OFFICE SUPPLY/PHOTOCOPY SHOP Best:
Kimball Office Products One Of the Best:
PAINT STORE:
PANCAKES:
Countryside Carpet & Paint
One Of the Best:
Best:
One Of the Best:
Main St. Stationary
Martin’s Hardware
Best:
Rosie’s
One Of the Best:
Paramount Theatre
PHARMACY: Best:
Marbleworks Pharmacy
The Diner
PET KENNEL:
One Of the Best:
PERFORMING ARTS STAGE:
Comfort Hill Kennel
PIE:
Best:
Town Hall Theater
Best:
One Of the Best:
Wag-on-Inn
Kinney Drugs Best:
Rosie’s One Of the Best:
Bristol Bakery
Vermont Sun Fitness Center owner Steve Hare stands alongside a suspension PV sun tracker at the business’ Middlebury location on Exchange Street. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Two Brothers Tavern
Thank You! ‘Eagle Readers’ for voting us the Best Tire Center in the region!
70778
Two Brothers is honored to have been voted in the past: Best Tavern & Bar Best Live Entertainment Best Beer & Ale Best Dessert Thank You!
70776
main street, middlebury, vt · 802.388.0002 www.twobrotherstavern.com
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PIZZA: Best:
Cubbers One Of the Best:
Nino’s
PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICE Best:
Champlain Valley Plumbing & Heating One Of the Best:
J.W. & D.E Ryan
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POST OFFICE: REAL ESTATE Best: AGENCY: Vergennes
One Of the Best:
Bristol
PUBLIC LIBRARY: Best:
Ilsley Public Library One Of the Best:
Bixby Memorial Library
Best:
Lang, Mclaughry Real Estate One Of the Best:
Addison County Real Estate
REDEMPTION CENTER: Best:
Middlebury Discount Beverage
One Of the Best:
Vergennes Redemption Center
RETAIL CLOTHING STORE: Best:
TJMAXX One Of the Best:
Clay’s
One Of the Best:
Black Sheep Bistro
ROOFER: Best:
Murphy’s Metals One Of the Best:
Friend Construction
SANDWICH: ROMANTIC DINNER: Best:
Fire & Ice
Best:
Subway One Of the Best:
Noonie’s Deli
SEAFOOD: Best:
Costello’s One Of the Best:
Fire & Ice
SEPTIC SERVICE: Best:
Clark/Wright Septic One Of the Best:
Dundon
SHOE STORE: Best:
On Sunday, July 27, at 1 p.m. explore the history and views from the Lake Champlain Bridge on the first of three summer guided walks offered by the Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vermont, and Crown Point State Historic Site in Crown Point, N.Y. Pictured: The first pedestrians to cross the new Champlain Bridge in 2011. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel
One Of the Best:
Olympia
SKI SHOP: Best:
Ski Haus One Of the Best:
Alpine Shop
SNOWMOBILE SALES/ SERVICE: Best:
Champlain Valley Motorsports One Of the Best:
Dan Turco & Sons
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL: Best:
VAST
STEAKS: Best:
Fire & Ice One Of the Best:
Black Sheep Bistro
SUNDAY BRUNCH: Best:
Rosie’s One Of the Best:
Papa Nick’s
SWIMMING HOLE: Best:
East Middlebury Gorge One Of the Best:
Bartlett Falls
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