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It is with great pleasure that the staff at Manchester Newspapers, publishers of the Lakes Region FreePress, brings you your all-new 2017 Community Guide. This year's edition is brimming with just about everything you need to know about living in the towns of Fair Haven, West Haven and Benson. And, as always, special thanks to our advertisers who so generously supported this edition and have allowed us to bring it to you free of charge. We hope you enjoy this edition and keep it handy throughout the year, right alongside your 2017 Lakes Region Phone Book. John Manchester, Publisher
On our Cover Fair Haven’s town center during peak foliage. Taken on 10/25/2016 by Nate Slentz, Green Mountain Dronography’s owner and pilot. Nate Slentz is an FAA licensed Drone Pilot, Air Force Veteran, and the owner of Green Mountain Dronography in Poultney, VT. He offers a wide range of services from homestead aerial photos/videos to business marketing and special events. He is an avid camper and loves the outdoors. See more of his work or inquire about availability and rates on his Facebook page at @greenmountaindronography
June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13
Onion River Jazz Band Starline Rhythm Boys Mellow Yellow The Spurs USA Limbo Lounge
Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 State Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Credits PUBLISHER: John M. Manchester RESEARCH: Joyce Rider ADVERTISING: Deb Brosseau, Valerie Broughton, Thomas Jackson ADVERTISING DESIGN: Jane Cosey, Sara Seamans, Don Martin WRITING: Donna Frischknecht
A publication of Manchester Newspapers 14 East Main Street, Granville, N.Y. 12832 (800)354-4232 www.manchesternewspapers.com
July 20 July 27 August 3 August 10 August 17
Enerjazz Catamount Crossing The Spurs USA Blue Jay Way JP Murphy Band
All concerts will be in the beautiful Fair Haven town park.
www.fairhavenvt.org/concerts Manchester Newspapers • Fair Haven Community Guide 2017 • 1
Index of Advertisers ANTIQUES Carol’s Collectibles .....................................16 Fort Ann Antiques.......................................16 Stateline Flea Market ..................................16 The Times Emporium and Gift Shop ................................................17 APPLIANCES Stan’s TV & Appliance ...............................17 ATTORNEYS Howe & Howe Attorneys at Law ................29 AUCTIONS Yorkmont Auto Auctions .............................39 AUTO DEALERS/PARTS/REPAIRING Brown’s Auto Salvage ..................................9 Burke’s Auto Repair....................................44 Fair Haven/Poultney Auto Supply ...............44 Precision Auto Body...................................44 Rattlesnake Ridge Truck Services ..........…44 Sam’s Service Center ...................................4 Turunen’s Truck & Equipment ....................15 York Coach Works......................................45 Young’s Farm Equipment ...........................44 BANKING/FINANCIAL/INVESTMENTS Frazier Tax and Bookkeeping ......................21 Great Meadow Federal Credit Union ...........25 H&R Block..................................................32 Mary Hollister, CPA ....................................16 BINGO American Legion Post 49 ............10, 25 & 37 American Legion Post 50 ...........................10 Modern Woodmen of America ...................10 Our Lady of Seven Dolors ..........................10 BUILDING MATERIALS/HARDWARE Aubuchon Hardware...................................41 Book Brothers Lumber ...............................30 Gilmore Home Center.................................14 MacLeod’s Lumber & Hardware.................36 CATERING Depot Cafe & Bake Shop ............................24 Liberty Beverage............................................. Wheel Inn ...................................................25 CHIMNEY SERVICE Tom Doran .................................................32 CLOTHING Carl Durfee’s Store .....................................34 CONSTRUCTION/PAINTERS Jim Rooker.................................................37 CULVERTS Black Pond Supply .....................................31 EATERIES/RESTAURANTS American Legion Post 49 ...........................25 Fair Haven Inn ............................................26 Historic Grounds ........................................16 Joe’s Pizza ..................................................25 Otto’s Cones Point General Store ...............28 Paul’s Family Pizza .....................................24 Perry’s Main St. Eatery...............................25 Skene Manor ..............................................16 Sugar & Spice Restaurant ..........................42 Sunrise Family Restaurant .........................24 Tavern at Lock 12 .......................................18 The Depot Cafe & Bake Shop .....................24 West Coast Tacos .......................................30 Wheel Inn ...................................................25 Wooden Soldier Restaurant .......................25
EDUCATION Community College of Vermont .................12 LiHigh School.............................................46 Stafford Technical Center .............................7 ELECTRIC Long Trail Electrical ....................................39 FARM STANDS Pine Haven Farm ........................................30 FLOORING Carpet King of VT .......................................13 Wood Floors by Tim Bird ...........................30 FORMAL ATTIRE Fashion Corner .................. Inside Back Cover FUNERAL HOMES Ducharme Funeral Home............................46 Durfee Funeral Home .................................13 Mallory Funeral Home ................................11 Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home .....................46 FURNITURE Livingston’s ................................................35 GROCERY/DELI G&L General Store .....................................30 Liberty Beverage ........................................20 Otto’s Cones Point Gneral Store.................28 Prunier’s Market ........................................31 Putorti’s Market ..........................................16 HAIR SALON Wavelengths .................................................9 HALL RENTALS American Legion Post 49 .......................... 37 HEATING AND COOLING, OIL, PROPANE SERVICES Fyles Bros. Inc ...........................................20 Lake Champlain Coal ..................................16 Local Fuel Co., Inc......................................44 Sam’s U-Save Fuels......................................4 HEALTH CARE Donna Johnson Physical Therapy ..............12 Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospic ..............................................40 Slate Valley Physical Therapy .....................34 The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre .....................................................15 Vermont Sports Medicine ..........................42 ICE Maplewood Ice ............................................17 INSURANCE O’Shea Insurance .......................................36 The Durkee Agency ....................................48 Wood’s Agency ............................................8 LAUNDROMAT The Cleaning Center ...................................41 Lakes Region Laundromat .........................37 LAWN & GARDEN Gardens N’ Bloom ......................................21 LIQUOR STORE Liberty Beverage ........................................20 LODGING Marble Mansion Inn ....................................3 Maplewood Inn ............................ Back Cover MANUFACTURING Saint Gobain ...............................................43 MAPLE PRODUCTS Scribner Maple ...........................................17
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MARINE SERVICES Norm’s Marine Services .............................18 Whitehall Marina ........................................18 MUSEUMS Skene Manor ..............................................16 Skenesborough Musem .............................17 ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 49 ............10, 25 & 37 American Legion Post 83 ...........................24 Fair Haven Eagles 3907 ..............................44 Fair Haven Rescue Squad ..........................32 Fair Haven Rotary Club ................................4 Slate Valley Museum ....................................8 Vermont Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce............. Inside Front Cover & 23 Vermont Vipers Youth Football ..................38 PET/ANIMAL SERVICES Happy Paws Daycare..................................32 Grooming By Joan .....................................18 Long Trail Tails ...........................................11 PHOTOGRAPHY At The Woods Studio ..................................18 REAL ESTATE/RENTAL Century 21 Bird ............................................5 Country Horizon Realty ..............................33 For Lease....................................................14 NY & VT Real Estate Company ..................17 Jeanne Bartholomew Realty .......................30 RETAIL Carol’s Collectibles .....................................16 Freakopolis Geekery ...................................17 Hermit Hill Books .......................................41 Otto’s Cones Point General Store ...............28 Priscilla’s Sweet Shoppe ............................46 Stateline Flea Market .................................. 16 The Gold Trout ...........................................33 Vermont Sweetwater ..................................45 Village Yarn Shop .......................................33 ROOFING/INSULATION Markie Roofing & Siding ............................46 SLATE PRODUCTS Brown’s Quarried Slate Products................ 13 Camara Slate..............................................47 SMALL ENGINES/REPAIRS Fowler Services ..........................................47 STONE - BUILDING/LANDSCAPING Adirondack Natural Stone ..........................18 STORAGE Abanaki Inc ................................................47 Poultney Valley Storage .............................15 TANNING The Cleaning Center/Kokomo’s ....................41 TAVERNS Tomasi’s Tavern ............................................9 TOURISM Castleton University ...................................39 Fair Haven Concerts in the Park ...................1 Visit Whitehall, NY ......................16, 17 & 18 TRANSPORTATION The Bus ......................................................22 UPHOLSTERY/CANVAS Got it Covered ............................................17 WASTE SERVICES A-1 Sewer...................................................15
In An Emergency Ambulance/EMS
Fire
Fair Haven Rescue Squad 17 Prospect Street Fair Haven, VT Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 265-3620 The Rescue Squad is licensed at the highest level, paramedic. Each level of certification (EMT, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic) must obtain continuing education credits every year. Look for the subscription drive that starts in July.
Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department 3 North Park Place Fair Haven, VT Emergency: 911 or 265-3322 Non-emergency: 265-3125 If you are interested in joining and learning more about being a member of the Fair Haven Fire Department, call for an application from the Fair Haven Town Hall at 265-3010, or call Chief David Ward at 342-6875.
Benson First Response 2646 Stage Road Benson, VT Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 537-2611
Benson Volunteer Fire Department 2646 Stage Road Benson, VT Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 537-2611, 537-3791
West Haven Volunteer Fire Department North Road West Haven, VT Emergency: 911 or 265-8315 Non-emergency: 265-4499 If you are interested in joining the West Haven Volunteer Fire Department, or are looking for more information, call Tom Fucile at 265-8630.
Law Enforcement Fair Haven Police Department Chief: William Humphries Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 265-7839 After hours: 265-4531
Marble Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast Rooms from $80 to $140 per night Rates Include: • Beautiful Spacious Rooms • Gourmet Breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 12 Rooms With Private Baths • New Eurotop Beds
Close to dining, skiing, major lakes, golf courses, Castleton University & Green Mountain College
12 West Park Place Fair Haven, VT 802-265-4556 www.marblemansioninn.com Manchester Newspapers • Fair Haven Community Guide 2017 • 3
In An Emergency FBI 151 West Street Rutland, VT Office: 773-6455 Fax: 773-2733
E MERGENCY - 911
Rutland County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff: Stephen Benard 88 Grove Street Rutland, VT 775-8002 Vermont State Police (Rutland) 124 State Place Rutland, VT 773-9101
The Rutland Regional Medical Center is located at 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT
Hospitals/Medical Castleton Family Health Center 275 Route 30 North
SAM’S U-SAVE FUELS Your Locally Owned Heating Oil Dealer
24 Hour Burner Service 24 Hour Emergency Delivery Automatic Fuel Delivery
PRE-BUY & BUDGET CONTRACT PLANS NOW AVAILABLE Courteous & Prompt Delivery • “Competitive Prices”
802-265-3608 Oil Changes Tire Sales & Service Full Service Gas & Diesel Station
352 Route 4A, Fair Haven VT
Locally owned service center for all your car care needs
FULL SERVICME!P WE’LL PU S! YOUR GA
SAM’S SERVICE CENTER 352 ROUTE 4A • FAIR HAVEN, VT SAM’S U-SAVE FUELS 802-265-3608 • TOLL FREE 800-696-3608
Bomoseen, VT 468-5641 chcrr.org
Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 775-7111 Regional Ambulance Service 275 Stratton Road Rutland, VT Business: 773-1746 Emergency: 911 “Serving People First with Pride, Proficiency and Professionalism” Vermont Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
ASHLEY BRIDE • JOAN BROWN • DAVE CALVI • DAVE CARRABINO • BOB DAY • JULIE DISORDA • HERB DURFEE • CINDY EHMANN • GLENN HAMPTON • CAREN HELM • BOB HELM • JOHN KUBIN • JEFF LARSON • JENNIFER LARSON • BOBBI LUSSIER • BETH MACCORMACK • JASON RASCO • MARK SHEA • BILL STEPHENSON • LYANDON WARREN • DON WOOD • GREG WOODARD • JIM WRIGHT ASHLEY BRIDE • JOAN BROWN • DAVE CALVI •DAVE CARRABINO • BOB DAY • JULIE DISORDA • HERB DURFEE • CINDY EHMANN • GLENN HAMPTON • CAREN HELM • BOB HELM • JOHN KUBIN • JEFF LARSON • JENNIFER LARSON • BOBBI LUSSIER • BETH MACCORMACK • JASON RASCO • MARK SHEA • BILL STEPHENSON • LYANDON WARREN
THE
ROTARY DIFFERENCE
Rotary is more than a service organization that’s making a difference in your community. We’re an international membership organization made up of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world. The difference we make starts with our members. Check us out on Facebook for updated meeting info and service project opportunities! Fair Haven Rotary Club or at fairhavenrotary@gmail.com
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BIRD REAL ESTATE 55 Route 30 North
PREMIERE PROPERTIES 210 South Main St.
Bomoseen, VT
Rutland, VT
www.Century21BirdRealEstate.com
www.RutlandVermontRealEstate.com
(802) 468-3200
(802) 775-5565
WENDA BIRD
LISA FORSTER
BRENDA WINSHIP
Broker
TASIA BENSON
MARILYN TREPANIER
Broker
ED PATCH Owner, Broker ABR, CRS, e-PRO, SRES
LAUREN HUGHES
BERNIE NASH
NANCE MCSHANE
RHONDA NASH
CHERYL TYMINSKI
JEFF BIASUZZI
Broker
MICHAEL HUGHES
JANET McCARDLE
DAVE ANDERSON
Principal Broker SRES
SRES
LAKE FRONT ON BOMOSEEN Stunning log home on 1.64 acres with 157 ft of beautiful frontage. Built in 2003 this home features a master en-suite on 1st fl. 3 additional bedrms/full ba upstairs. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite & stainless steel app. Floor to ceiling stately fire place. Family room w/ wet bar. Lower level living qrts w/ kitchenette & bdrm. 2 car attached garage, plus lg storage garage. MLS# 4619381. C21 Bird RE ~ Call Lisa 802.353.6084
$870,000
DENISE BYERS ARB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SFR
JUSTIN DAVIS
TONY PAGANO
LIZ CASELLA
LAKE BOMOSEEN CONTEMPORARY Architect designed year round with fantastic southern views of Eagles Bay. 132 FT of waterfront/retaining wall. Meticulously cared for, 3 BD, 2 BA, on three levels. Hardwood and tile floors. Beautiful kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry w/ 6 seat island. 3 zone Buderus furnace, central vac and wall A/C units. Slate patio leading to grassy lawn. Special setting! MLS# 4602285. C21 Bird RE ~ Call Wenda 802.236.3712
$589,000
FAIR HAVEN - UNIQUE HOME
LAKE HORTONIA SEASONAL Affordable cottage with 50ft of lakefront. Nature at it’s best on this lake where you can enjoy boating, skiing and fishing. 2 BD, 1 BA - open living design with slate fireplace. 3-season screened porch. New roof, vinyl siding, windows, appliances, baseboard heaters. Fresh paint. Summer is right around the corner. MLS# 4615941. C21 Bird RE ~ Nance 802.558.2556
CIRCA- 1860 converted in 1998 is this former Methodist Church. Now a 2 BR, 2 BA residential home with spacious kitchen w/ hardwood cabinetry. Retaining many of the architectural details such as it’s exterior doors, crown molding, marble floor and raised panels in the great room. The second level is a blank canvas for more living space or studio! MLS# 4621258. C21 Bird RE ~ Wenda 802.236.3712
$169,900
$148,500
LAKE FRONTAGE
YEAR ROUND BEAUTY! Lake Bomoseen’s Best! What a renovation! This incredible year round lake home offers 3 Bdrms, 2 ½ baths, enclosed glass porch, patio, aluminum dock system w. sea wall, great lake frontage, gorgeous views, and a two story partially finished heated garage. Call The Hughes Group 775-5565 ext. 12
$429,000
Living at the lake just makes sense when you look at this property. You have 15 ft of deeded lake frontage w. dock, a contemporary style home that offers 3 Bdrms, 2 baths and an open flr plan. The property also has a detached garage w. efficiency apt. that generates $550/mo. Call The Hughes Group 7755565 ext. 12
$315,500
FAIR HAVEN CLASSIC
WHAT A PRICE! Adorable, mint condition 3 Bdrm Cottage w. screen porch, living room w. fireplace, all nestled on 15 acres filled with wildlife, along with your own 295 Feet of Lake Beebe frontage makes this a property to view sooner than later. Being sold mostly furnished. Call The Hughes Group 775-5565 ext.12
$189,900
TOM BRADDER
This 4 Bdrm 2 Bath home offers a beautiful kitchen w. slate counters, pantry, Hubbardton Forge fixtures, a fabulous center island, adjacent lit filled family room, formal dining, double living rooms, hardwood flrs, and updated baths. Wait till you see the oversized 2 car garage/barn w 28x32 room above. Call The Hughes Group 775-5565 ext. 12
$187,500
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Government Town of Fair Haven Town Offices 3 North Park Place 265-3010 Fax: 265-3176 fairhavenvt.org Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Town Manager Herbert Durfee, III 265-3010 Ext. 5 Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday Select Board Members: Bonnie Rosati (2018) Dick Frazier (2020) Neil Robinson (2018) Bob Richards (2018) Jeff Sheldon (2019) Meetings: Every other Monday at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building
Town Clerk, Treasurer Suzanne Dechame 265-3610 Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to noon sdclerk@comcast.net
Town Agent Shaun Tomasi
Fair Haven County: Rutland Chartered: Oct. 27, 1779 Area: 11,659 acres Population: 2,734 (U.S. Census, 2010) Population Density: 160.7 people per sq. mile Tax Rate: $2.2062 (homestead);
$2.1110 (non-residential) Real Estate Taxes Due: May 10, Aug. 10, Nov. 10, Feb. 10 Water/Sewer Bills Due: March, June, September and December Dog Licensing: April 1
West Haven County: Rutland Chartered: Oct. 27, 1791 Area: 28.5 sq. miles Population: 264 (U.S. Census, 2010) Population Density: 9.3 people per square mile (U.S. Census, 2010)
Tax Rate: Residential: $2.0573 Non-residential: $2.4825 Grand List: $315,744.89 Real Estate Taxes Due: Oct. 27 Dog Licensing: April 1
Benson County: Rutland Chartered: May 5, 1780 Area: 45.36 sq. miles Population: 1,056 (U.S. Census, 2010) Population Density: 23.3 people per square mile
Tax Rate: Residential $2.2058 Grand List: Real Estate $1,039,960 Taxes Due Date: Sept. 15 and March 15 Dog Licensing: April 1
Town Attorney William Bloomer Town Auditor Glen Roberts Town Grand Juror Shaun Tomasi Town Listers Judith Reed Sharon Adams Town Moderator Ceil Hunt Town Tax Collector Herbert Durfee III Town Trustee of Public Funds Maureen Hall Mary A. Phelps
Planning Commission Members Paul Jardine Dave Eighmey Dani Roberts George Stannard III Zoning Board of Adjustment Cindy Adams Edward Brown Kevin Durkee Bonnie Rosati Tom Bruso Patrick Frazier Animal Control Call the police department Town Water and Sewer 265-3210
Town Zoning Administrator Caryl (Phil) Adams
Town Water Treatment Plant 265-3544
Constables Donald Proctor Sean Galvin
Town Garage 265-3192
Justices of the Peace Cindy Adams 265-4757 Lorraine Brown 265-3545 or 265-3843 Francis Dechame 265-9929 John T. Adams 265-3479 Jane Ellis 265-3203 Dani Roberts 265-4791 Richard Frazier 265-3160 George Stannard III 265-4486 Roy Eckler 287-9975 Peter J. Laramie 345-9781
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Transfer Station 265-8291 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Town of Benson Town Office 2760 Stage Road PO Box 163, Benson, VT 537-2611 Fax: 537-2612 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday 3 to 7 p.m. Select Board: Guy Charlton 537-3652 Doug Jesseman 537-3447 Sam Bartholomew 236-6005 Gina Cull 537-2063 Tory Tyminski 989-6346
Government Town Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of Current Taxes Daphne Bartholomew 537-2611 Assistant Town Clerk Fran Bowen Lisa Fontaine Auditors: Robert Bizek Tim Kenney Lynn Bowen Cemetery Commissioners Janet Ladd Leonard Lussier Susan Brown Russ Symons Don Parker
Collector of Delinquent Taxes Daryl Burlett Grand Juror Lisa Chalidze Listers Lois Trenn Ed Peltier Jeannine Bennett
Town of West Haven Town Office 2919 Main Road 265-4880 Fax: 265-3828 Hours: Town Clerk: Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; Town Treasurer: Tuesday,
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Linda Garrison
Town Clerk Carol Richards
Town Grand Juror Harold Book
Town Treasurer Jennifer Book
Town Listers Joan Eckley Frank Gringere
Select Board Leland Ellis, Chair Christopher Hoyt Patricia Cole Meetings: Contact the town clerk for information regarding meetings. Town Agent William Kuehn Town Auditors Dawn Charron John Garrison
Town Moderator William Kuehn Town Tax Collector Sharon Ryan Town Trustee of Public Funds Linda Arnold Town Zoning Administrator Willem Leeman Constable Timothy Cummings
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Government Justices of the Peace Leland Ellis Chris Hoyt Brian Book Greta Doran Linda Adams
Attorney General T.J. Donovan 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-1001 802-828-3171
Planning Commission Leland Ellis, Chairman Zoning Board of Adjustment Harold Book, Chairman Highway Superintendent Kyle Ellis Transfer Station (Fair Haven) 265-8291 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday
State Officials
State Treasurer Beth Pearce Vermont State Treasurer 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2301 TTY: 800-253-0191 Secretary of State Jim Condos 128 State St. Montpelier, VT 05633 802-828-2363 TTY: 800-439-8683 State Auditor Douglas Hoffer 132 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-5101 802-828-2281 877-290-1400 (toll free) Fax: 802-828-2198
State Governor Phil Scott 109 State Street, Pavilion Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-3333 TTY: 800-649-6825 Fax: 802-828-3339 www.vermont.gov/governor
State Representative District Rutland-2 (2) (Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, West Haven) William Canfield 12 Pine Street Fair Haven 265-4428
Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman 115 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633 802-828-2226
SINCE 1951 Serving the Lakes Region area and beyond for over 60 years!
wcanfield@leg.state.vt.us Robert Helm 647 Route 4A East Fair Haven 265-2145, 468-2222 (work) rhelm@leg.state.vt.us District Addison-Rutland-1 (1) (Benson, Orwell, Shoreham, Whiting) Rep. Robin Scheu (D) 1459 Munger St. Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-1460 RScheu@leg.state.vt.us Vermont State Senators (Rutland County) Sen. Peg Flory (R) 3011 U.S. Route 7 Pittsford, VT 486-6854 pflory@leg.state.vt.us mkf3229@yahoo.com Sen. Kevin Mullin (R) 118 Oxyoke Drive Rutland, VT 353-6770 kjmbjm@aol.com
United States Senators Patrick Leahy (D) District Office: 199 Main St. 4th Floor Burlington, VT 05401 802-863-2525 800-642-3193 www.leahy.senate.gov Bernard Sanders (I) District Office: 1 Church Street 3rd Floor Burlington, VT 05401 802-862-0697 800-339-9834 www.sanders.senate.gov
Fair Haven Grade School
~ 100 Years ~ Home of the Falcons
AGENCY, INC. Home • Auto • Business Boats • Cycles • RV’s
United States Congressman Peter Welch (D) District Office: 128 Lakeside Avenue Suite 235 Burlington, VT 05401 802-652-2450 888-605-7270
Sen. Brian Collamore (R) 124 Patricia Lane Rutland, VT 05701 773-1365 bcollamore@leg.state.vt.us
WOODS Insurance
Federal Officials
Slate Valley Museum
518-642-1417 Krista Rupe & Bob Isherwood
Independent Agents David Calvi & Ann Marie Mahar
www.slatevalleymuseum.org
(802) 265-3640
Fair Haven - First slate quarry site in Western Vermont
FAX (802) 265-7840
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State Offices Aging and Disabilities Rutland Offices 786-5990 Attorney General’s Office Consumer Assistance 828-3171 Dept. for Children & Families Rutland 786-5817 Dept. of Labor Rutland 786-5837 Dept. of Motor Vehicles Licensing and Registration 802-828-2000 Rutland Office 786-5815
Education Dept. 802-828-3135
Historic Preservation 802-828-3213
Tax Dept. 802-828-2505
Environmental Conservation Rutland 786-5900
Human Rights Commission 800-416-2010
Vt. Agency of Transportation 802-828-2667
Liquor Control 828-2345
Veterans Affairs 802-828-3379
Lottery Commission 800-322-8800
Veterans Home Bennington 802-442-6353
Fish and Wildlife Rutland 786-0040 Forest, Parks and Recreation Rutland 786-3851
Marble Valley Correctional Facility 786-5808
Governor’s Office 802-828-3333 TTY 800-649-6825
Secretary of State 800-439-8683
Courts Criminal Division: 786-5880 Family Division: 786-5856 Probate Division: 775-0114 Civil Division: 775-4394
State’s Attorney Rutland 786-2531
Health Dept. healthvermont.gov 800-464-4343
GOT A GAME PLAN? TOMASI’S Since TAVERN 1979
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LIBERTY STREET, FAIR HAVEN
Used Auto Parts
(802) 265-3593
170 Depot Terrace, Bomoseen, VT
OPEN DAILY AT NOON
802-265-4548
Excellent service, delicious food & drink, and of course
GREAT CONVERSATION! WHERE SPORTS ARE ALWAYS ON TV! Microbrews • Pizza • Nachos • Etc. It’s Where The Friendly Locals Are!
Computerized Inventory Nationwide Locating Service
Melissa Gay & Alexis Ellis • CUTS • COLORS • PERMS • WAXING • MANICURES & PEDICURES And all your favorite Paul Mitchell Products!
29 Second Street, Fair Haven, VT
802-265-4633
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Fair Haven Concerned: Helping its neighbor Mother Teresa once said that she wanted people to be concerned about their neighbors. She then followed her statement with an urgent question, “Do you know your neighbor?” Fair Haven Concerned can answer that with a resounding “yes.” The organization, established in 1983 as part of the United Way of Rutland County, has been helping its neighbors in and around Fair Haven by providing food to fill bare cupboards and fuel to heat cold rooms. But there was more they knew they could do. In 2015, after surveying the community asking what other needs there were in the area, they opened The Second Chance Thrift Shop on Main
B I N G O
Street in Fair Haven. “It was clear by the responses we were on track with providing food and fuel, but there was more we could do. There was a need for a place where people could get affordable clothing,” said Ashley Bride, executive director. Since opening its doors in February 2016, the shop has recirculated an estimated three tons of new and used clothing in western Rutland County, eastern Washington County of New York and beyond. The shop also serves another purpose that is often forgotten in the world the non-profit. “Second Chance Thrift Shop helps Fair Haven Concerned cover some of its G
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Pull Tabs, Horse Race & Weezel Tickets, Legion Baseball, 50-50 FOOD AND DRINKS
American Legion Post #49 72 South Main Street, Fair Haven, VT
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 7:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)
American Legion Post 50 PO Box 355, Bomoseen, VT • 802-468-8962
REGULAR
BINGO
MWA HALL
10 Main Street • Wells, VT • 802-645-0323
THURSDAY @ 7PM SUNDAY @ 12PM SPECIAL BINGOS TO BE ANNOUNCED CONCESSION STAND FREE DONUTS, COFFEE & TEA
SATURDAYS 7:00 PM Jackpot on 3rd Saturday of the Month is $2,000 in 53#s or less • BONANZA • 4 SPECIAL GAMES • U-PICK-EM
Washington Street, Fair Haven VT
operational expenses,” Bride said, a much-needed boost to the budget as grant money dwindles, leading those awarding non-profits to add a caveat to the check. That is, monies granted cannot be used for operational costs. “There is still a need for covering those costs,” Bride said. “And the store has become a valued part of our mission as we reach more of our neighbors with food, fuel and now clothing.” Fair Haven Concerned moved to its Main Street location, where the store is also located, in 2015, elevating public awareness in the community. The organization provides such crucial services as health care, emotional support and advocacy, shelter, food, clothing, budgeting, emergency funds, transportation and hope for the holidays. All services of the Fair Haven Concerned are available to anyone in Fair Haven or West Haven free of charge, regardless of social status, creed, race, age or any other difference. Throughout the year, Fair Haven concerned does various fundraisers and charitable events, so anyone who is interested in helping the organization can do so by participating in any of these events. The events are continually posted
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on the group’s Facebook page “Fair Haven Concerned, Inc.” Fair Haven Concerned also works with various organizations and businesses throughout the year to put on other community-oriented events. The organization recently teamed up with Shaw’s in which the grocer donated bags for The Second Chance Thrift Shop’s “fill a bag” event. Shoppers were invited to take a Shaw’s bag and fill it with items all for just $7, Bride said. Fair Haven Concerned will once again be teaming up with the American Legion in hosting an Easter event for families. Bride is hoping to top last year’s whopping 3,000 eggs that were hunted by the children. And when prom season comes around, the thrift shop is a place where teenage girls can find affordable gowns. Last year, the store also gave away gift certificates to local nail salons and hair dressers during prom season. “We really can’t thank all the community groups and businesses enough for all their help and support,” Bride said. For more information visit them at 73 Main St., call 802265-3666, email fhci@comcast. net, visit www.fairhavenconcerned.info, or visit their Facebook page.
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Fair Haven Free Library 107 Main Street 265-8011 Librarian: Carol Scott fairhavenfree.org/ The Library has a collection of more than 18,000 titles for all ages and interests, public access computers, Wi-Fi access, DVD’s, Audiobooks, and interlibrary loan services available upon request. The library is open Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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U.S. Postal Service 1 Marble Street 265-3205 Postmaster: Lisa Bassett Window Hours: MondayFriday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon Lobby Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Fair Haven Welcome Center 1356 Prospect St. Rte. 4 East Fair Haven, Vt. 802-265-4763 E-mail: BGS. FairhavenInformationCenter@ vermont.gov The Fair Haven Welcome Center manages the Vermont Information Centers Division brochure distribution system. It serves travelers entering Vermont from New York and entering New York from Vermont. It is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free Wi-Fi. BROC Community Action in Southwestern Vermont 45 Union Street Rutland, VT 775-0878 or 800-717-2762 www.broc.org Community Action in Southwestern Vt. is committed to empower, support, and educate individuals and families, in a
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Organizations American Legion Post #49 American Legion Auxiliary Sons of the American Legion 72 South Main Street 265-7983 Commander: Francis Betit Auxiliary President: Kelly Donaldson Sons Commander: Joe Donaldson The Legion, chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, wartime veterans organization, is a community-service organization that now numbers nearly 3 million members-men and women-in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide.
second Thursday of every month, except in Dec., Jan. & Feb. For more information, call the above number.
Boys Scouts of America Troop 18 Fair Haven offers many scouting opportunities for boys. For more information on local groups, call Scoutmaster Rick Steves at 2654466 or the Boy Scouts of America Green Mountain Council at 244-5189.
Eureka Lodge #75 131 North Main St. 265-8069 Jeffrey E. Eaton, Worshipful Master John H. Davis, Jr., Secretary jhdjr628@myfairpoint.net Chartered in 1867, Eureka Lodge #75 is a charitable fraternity whose mission is to support the local community through charitable donations. Meetings are the 1st Wed. at 7:00 p.m. (except July & Aug.); Annual Meeting in April.
Catholic Daughters of America Mariann Miller 518-499-9377 The purposes of the organization are to participate in the religious, charitable, and educational Apostolates of the church. This philanthropic organization contributes to many charities in support of the community, nation, and world. New members are welcome. The club meets the
Fair Haven Booster Club Jack Adams, President 265-4975 The Booster Club, in existence now for more than 30 years, plays an important role in the community. When athletic items are left out of or eliminated from the school district budget, the club is there to help “offset” those cuts. The club provides emotional support for the athletes, who know that the boosters are there for them. The club meets the third Wednesday of every month.
Fair Haven Concerned 73 Main Street Ashley Bride, Executive Director 802-265-3666 E-mail: fhci@comcast.net www.facebook.com/ FairHavenConcernedInc Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to
12:00 noon. Food Shelf: Monday-Friday, 10-11 a.m. or by appointment. Since 1983, Fair Haven Concerned has coordinated clothing drives, Christmas tree giving, holiday food baskets, children’s summer nutrition/ activity and supported the Fair Haven Food Shelf. The organization also helps with utilities, heating costs, housing, and other undertakings. Fair Haven Historical Society 802-265-3010, ext. 8 E-mail: fhvthistory@gmail.com www.fairhavenvt.org The society always welcomes new members who want to explore the past of Fair Haven. Individual, couple, family and lifetime memberships are available. To learn more, call the above number. Fair Haven Rotary Club Jennifer Larson, Pres. 265-2164 Vice President – TBA Cindy Ehmann, Secretary Don Wood, Treasurer The Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. For an update on meeting times go their Facebook page. Fair Haven Eagles #3907 12 Academy Street 265-7966
David Hendee, President The Eagles meet the first and third Thursday of the month. The club makes donations to several civic organizations and local schools. Girl Scouts of the Green Mountains 888-474-9686 Girl Scouts of the Green Mountains offers troops of all levels from Daisy (kindergartners) and Brownies (first, second and third grade) to Juniors (fourth, fifth, and sixth grade) and Cadettes (seventh grade and up). To register a child, or for more information on a local troop, visit www. girlscoutsgwm.org, or call the above number. Impact Fair Haven Contact: Ceil Hunt 265-7913 Groups and individuals from Fair Haven area planning ways to make Fair Haven better. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5-6 p.m. at the Fair Haven Grade School (at the Town Office in July & August). Check us out on Facebook. Knights of Columbus Council 810 Scott Clement, Grand Knight 265-3201 The largest lay organization in the Catholic Church, the Knights support the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education and civic
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Organizations involvement and offer aid to those in need. The Fair Haven group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at St. Mary’s School. Vermont Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce PO Box 206 Fair Haven 265-8600 www.vtlakesregionchamber. org President: Kerry Fowler The Chamber of Commerce serves the towns of Fair Haven, Castleton, Hydeville, Benson, Hubbardton, Bomoseen, and the adjacent New York towns of Hampton, and Whitehall. The Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce meeting is held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.at The Marble Mansion Inn, on the Green in Fair Haven Lions Club Adam Brua, President 278-8124 Pat Schroeder, Secretary 468-8927 Gary Munnett, Treasurer 989-3966
www.castletonlions.org Lions Club International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.4 million members in more than 44,800 clubs in 187 countries. Its main focus is to provide sight & hearing aid and assistance glasses for anyone in need. Castleton Lions’ funds are focused on helping our neighbors in western Rutland County, and include not only eye exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids, but scholarships for FHUHS students, helping with other community-oriented events, and generally helping anyone with special needs. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month with the Social Hour at 6:00 p.m. and Dinner at 7:00 p.m. at the Castleton American Legion. The Nature Conservancy 348 Bentley Avenue Poultney 884-8165 The Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that is distinct from federal and state agencies and is one of the largest land trusts in the nation with a primary objective of
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United Way of Rutland County 88 Park Street, Rutland 773-7477 www.uwrutlandcounty.org United Way of Rutland County is a catalyst through which local area participants build stronger and healthier communities. One of the 1400 United Ways in the United States, United Way of Rutland County is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in the community that need support through the work of partner agencies. It is the largest non-governmental fundraiser for local services in our community.
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Schools FHUHS Board Representatives Roy Eckler, 2019 Sharon Adams, 2018 Patrick Frazier, 2018 Lauritz Rasmussen, 2020
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District Psychologist Daphne Tuthill Email: dtuthill@arsu.org Receptionist Kim Thirkield Email: kthirkield@arsu.org
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The Vermont Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce invites you! For information on each event, see contact listed. Spring Fling! ~ May 27th, join us on the Saturday of Memorial weekend! The town green comes alive! Parade, vendors, food! Fun for the entire family! For more information call 802-265-8600. Green Mountain Lumberjack Show! Usually in the first part of July, on the town green. Watch exciting ax competitions and more! Brad Stevens - 802-265-8200 Summer Concert Series on the beautiful town green. Bring a chair, picnic tables are available. Enjoy a variety of live concerts, June to August. A perfect summer evening! History Day ~ Go back in time! An event celebrating residents and the history of Fair Haven held the 3rd Sunday in July. Watch the Lakes Region Free Press for details! 12th Annual Classic Auto & Bike Show ~ July 29th, held at the Marble Mansion Inn and the town green. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Register early! Enjoy food, raffles and vendors. Fun for the whole family! New entries and vendors welcome! For more information or to register, contact Kerry Fowler 802-468-3152 or fowlerservices@outlook.com Benson Family Day and Burdock Festival ~ Typically the first or second weekend of August. Enjoy the parade, town yard sales, great food and take a look at all the Burdock Festival entries! Call 802-537-2611 for more information. Applefest ~ Fair Haven’s premier Autumn event, held the third Saturday in September. This fundraiser for the Fair Haven Grade School showcases local apple vendors with maybe a touch of honey and maple. Watch a cider press, taste delicious baked goods and apple products from cider to pies. Enter the Apple Pie Contest. Vendors, food, games and more! Check the Fair Haven Grade School website for more information. West Haven Fire Department Bow Shoot ~ Mid September, 2-Day Event! 3D Bow Shoot in realistic setting. For more information Trevor Ezzo 802-265-2084. Haunted Hay Ride ~ An October fundraiser for the Benson Fire Department. All can enjoy a scary, spooky, haunted hay ride through the back roads of Benson! Call 802-537-2611 for more information.
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Churches First Baptist Church 6 South Park Place Senior Pastor Roland Smith 948-2057 Services: Sundays at 11 a.m.; Sunday: Adult Sunday School 10 a.m., 7 p.m.; Tuesday- Bible Study Cell Group 6:30 p.m. Friday Fellowship at Kidders in Benson 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church of Fair Haven, UCC 2 North Park Place Interim Pastor Chris Heintz 265-8864 1stcongchurchfairhaven@gmail. cm Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.; Childcare and Church School at
10 a.m.; Christian Meditation and Yoga- Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Youth Group – Bible Study- Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.; 12 Steps for ChristiansSaturdays at 10:30 a.m.
SDV, Parochial Vicar Rev. Hermogenes F. Sargado, SDV, Parochial Vicar Mass Times: Saturdays, 4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m.; Daily: Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.
The West Haven Baptist Church 48 Book Road West Haven Services are held June 1 through the end of Sept. on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
United Methodist Church 18 West Park Place Rev. David Adams 265-3688 Services: Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 146 N. Main Street Co-Senior Wardens: Linda Genier 265-3277 Gail Schaumloffel 265-3119 Jr. Warden: Mark Goodrich Services: Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Healing Prayers 3rd Sunday Hosting Community Breakfast 3rd Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Spring Fling kicks off Memorial Day in Fair Haven It’s late spring and the leaves have come out on the trees. The vegetable gardens have been planted. The smell of lilacs is in the air. American flags have also start appearing on the lawns of homes and businesses, reminding all that Memorial Day is just about here. And that can only mean one thing. It’s Spring Fling time in Fair Haven. Organized by the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce the 2017 Spring Fling will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 27 on the Fair Haven Town Green. The event is held concurrently with the Memorial Day parade. Always a great turnout for the community, Spring Fling has hosted in the past up to 40 vendors. The Chamber hopes that number to grow this year. Offerings have included carnival type games, food vendors selling hamburgers, French fries, snow cones and more, arts and crafts vendors offering everything from hand-made jewelry to wooden toys, as well as others. There are also many
local groups with tables, such as the Cub Scouts and the Fair Haven Historical Society. And to whet your appetites even more, the Fair Haven Rotary traditionally holds a chicken barbeque. Volunteers from the Chamber, which has about 45 members, begin setting up for the Spring Fling early in the morning, with vendors showing up soon afterward to put the finishing touches on their displays. Throughout the day, hundreds of people drop by and wander through the Green,
taking in the sights, buying a trinket or two, snacking on a yummy treat and, chances are good, especially in a small community, those attending find themselves catching up with neighbors and friends. In the early afternoon, attention turns to the Memorial Day parade, organized by the local American Legion Post #49. The parade begins immediately after a ceremony honoring this nation’s veterans, which is held at the memorial at the intersection of Main and Washington Streets. It begins
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and ends here and usually starts at around 1:30 p.m. In past years, the parade has featured marchers from the local fire department and Little League teams. Old cars have also graced the parade route, ushering in the unofficial start of summer in Fair Haven style. For further information about Spring Fling, contact the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce at 802-265-8600 or check out their web site at http://www.vtlakesregionchamber.org. Vendor registration forms can be found and downloaded at the site.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN LUMBERJACK SHOW End of June – beginning of July Local lumberjacks display their skills during this annual competition held on the Green in Fair Haven. Contact Brad Stevens, 802-265-8200.
12th ANNUAL CLASSIC AUTO & BIKE SHOW July 29 Come and view all the varied and beautiful classic cars, trucks and motorcycles at this, the Seventh Annual Classic Car Show. Held at The Marble Mansion Inn and the Town Green in Fair Haven. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the judging starts promptly at 1 p.m. Enjoy the games, amusements, food, raffles and various vendors. For vendor or entry information contact Kerry Fowler @ 802-468-3152 or email fowlerservices@ outlook.com.
HISTORY DAY 3rd Sunday in July Go back in time. An event celebrating residents and the history of Fair Haven. Watch the Lakes Region FreePress for updates.
CLOTHING DRIVE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. on Thursdays, June to August The “Fair Haven Concerts in the Park” series brings a variety of live concerts to the residents of the community. Bands perform at the village green’s bandstand, and residents are invited to bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Door prizes, a 50/50, and water and popcorn will be available at each concert.
Held in August, this free clothing giveaway hosted by Fair Haven Concerned offers school clothes and more for area families. Call 265-3666 for details.
BENSON FAMILY DAY AND BURDOCK FESTIVAL Typically the first or second weekend of August Enjoy the parade, town yard sales, great food and take a look at all the Burdock
Festival entries. For more info call 802-537-2611.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT August Hosted by Fair Haven Area Neighborhoods, National Night Out is a community event aimed at making residents safer and healthier. The event features a variety of activities and is held on the green in Fair Haven.
WEST HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT BOW SHOOT Mid-September A two-day event, 3D bow shoot in a realistic setting. For information, contact the fire department at 802-265-2084.
APPLEFEST 3rd Saturday in September Fair Haven’s premier autumn event. This fundraiser for the Fair Haven Grade School showcases local apple vendors, with maybe a touch of honey and maple. Watch a cider press, taste delicious baked goods and apple products from cider to pies. This event also includes vendors, food, games and more. Check the Fair Haven Grade School website for more information.
HAUNTED HAY RIDE October A fundraiser for the Benson Fire Department, residents can enjoy haunted hay rides
through town. The event includes pumpkin carving and Halloween decorating contests in addition to other activities. Call 802-537-2611 for dates and times.
LAKE CHAMPLAIN DOWN HOME DERBY Late January Located on all Vt. waters, this derby features competitions for adults. Sponsored by the Benson Fish & Game Club 802-537-2468.
LIONS CLUB LAKE BOMOSEEN ICE FISHING DERBY Mid-February Taking place on Lake Bomoseen, the ice fishing derby has been a tradition for years.
LIONS CLUB FISH FRY March Benefitting the Lions Club, this fish fry has something for everyone.
GREAT BENSON FISHING DERBY Late February Headquarters located on Lake Champlain, this derby is open to all Vermont waters and features thousands of dollars in prize money, awarded in several categories. Fun for the entire family; proceeds benefit the Fair Haven Rotary Club. Contact Jeff Larson 802-5582561 for more info.
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“A Small Town, But A Big Part Of America” You knew that Ethan Allen and eighty Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775, sparking a positive “can-do” attitude among and throughout the citizens of what would soon become America. Ethan and his men celebrated by liberating the British stock of rum at the Fort, and celebrated for several hours thereafter. But, did you know that Fair Haven’s own Mathew Lyon appeared at the Fort the next day after the capture, over loaded and touched off a thirteen pound cannon that awoke the drunken most rebel soldier and brought him to his feet. The blast could be heard for several miles. I am happy to work in an atmosphere of that type of energy and heritage. I fly the American Flag proudly...in my front window or at my desk. Fair Haven is a place of industry, commerce, agriculture and business. My assistant Linda Way and I offer the best possible representation, consultation and advice regarding legal issues and document preparation. The office is decorated with an ever changing collection of eclectic memorabilia from the past centuries. Our business equipment is state of the art leading to the greatest level of efficiency to assist client’s needs. My office offer expertise in probate practice, family law, real estate, civil law and personal injury.
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Applefest: Fun for a good cause Fuji. Gala. Macintosh. Cortland. Honeycrisp. Granny Smith. September is apple season and nowhere better than Fair Haven’s Applefest to celebrate the tasty fruit that famously (or infamously) hung from Eden’s Tree of Knowledge. For more than 30 years, Applefest has offered residents an opportunity to sample everything from freshly squeezed cider to hot out-of-the-oven pie – and everything apple in between. This year’s festival is Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applefest is a fundraiser for the children at the Fair
Haven Elementary School – raising an average of $3,000. The money is divided among the grades at the school and used for class trips and other school projects. Applefest attracts about 40 vendors every year. It includes a lot of arts and crafts, such as jewelry, and plenty of food items from fresh apples and cider from the local orchards to fried dough. Volunteers, largely drawn from the grade school, also sell
refreshments such as hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks, while many of the FHGS children offer activities. While organizers are still fine-tuning this year’s Applefest, attendees can expect fun for the whole family. For example, two years ago, a popular activity included was a variation on a dunk tank called the “balloon bust,” where participants tossed balls at waterfilled balloons and soaked a
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Fair Haven Summer Concerts in the Park Small town concerts have become numerous and popular throughout Vermont in the summer months and Fair Haven’s spacious town green offers the perfect venue for such an event. This year’s Fair Haven Concerts in the Park will be held every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks, from June 15 until Aug. 17. The concerts are a favorite summertime activity, attracting folks from Fair Haven and beyond. “The audiences last year averaged around 350,” said Concert Series Committee member Scott Lobdell of Castleton. “Some concerts have more attendees than others because of weather conditions. On a good
weather night we almost run out of parking.” In case of rain, Lobdell said, attendees can take refuge in the Baptist church where the concerts will then be held. The committee, which was established a few years ago to help stabilize and grow the concerts, decided in 2015 to move the start date of the concerts earlier in the summer to take advantage of more daylight at both ends of the series. “That worked out really well and we’re continuing with that,” noted Lobdell. The Fair Haven Concerts have become well-established in the area as a destination point, largely due to the efforts of the committee
to attract more sponsors who in turn attract more entertainment. The concerts are free, with each concert-goer given a free door prize ticket. Prizes are drawn during intermission. There is also a 50-50 raffle that is drawn after the door prizes are all gone, Lobdell said. In addition to music and prizes, hot dogs, popcorn, water and soda are for sale. “The money raised helps support Dodge House (for homeless veterans) and also goes toward awarding a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating Fair Haven Union High School student who is going to college to study music,” Lobdell said. The concerts feature a
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Fair Haven Classic Auto Show set for July The classic car market is a hot one, with novices and connoisseurs alike making pilgrimages to metal meccas all around the country. Luckily for Vermonters, one such mecca of antique and classic metal is right in their own backyard. For the past 12 years, the Vermont Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the Fair Haven Classic Auto Show the last Sunday in July. This year’s show, held at Fair Haven’s Town Green, takes place July 29, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and judging starting at 1 p.m. Kerry Fowler, Chamber of Commerce president, said those coming can expect to see more than 100 vehicles. “We started with just a
few cars at first and each year it just kept getting bigger and bigger,” Fowler said. Classic cars, though, aren’t the only thing on display. “We also have motorcycles and tractors,” he said, adding that in the past there have been everything from Model T’s to muscle cars to fancy newer makes and models.
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Historical Society brings town together Percy Bysshe Shelley, considered one of the epic poets of the 19th century who penned such works as “Ode to the West Wind” and “The Masque of Anarchy,” viewed history as a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man. Fair Haven has a poem not
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Nathan Durkee, who is mentioned in “A History of Fair Haven, Vermont” to have advertised in 1798 that he “has lately received, and is now selling, at his store in Fair Haven, at the corner opposite Brown’s Tavern, a small assortment of English and India goods, for cash, country produce or ashes.” While preserving Fair Haven’s long and rich history – the town received its charter
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