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The Pawlet Village Farmers Market will open for the season starting today from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Pawlet Village Green, adjacent to the Pawlet Public Library. The market will feature fresh produce, handmade crafts, Vt. maple products and more. It will be open every Friday, rain or shine.
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Bargains abound this weekend in the Lakes Region as crafters, vendors, and home owners prepare to sell their goods during the Castleton Town-Wide Yard Sale. This annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 throughout
the community of Castleton. This year’s sale will be the fourth of its type and is expected to be the largest to date. “We continue to get more vendors,” said Laurie Knauer, an employee at the Castleton Community Center. Sales will be held throughout the community of Castleton with vendors located at one of
Episcopalians in the Slate Valley will host a breakfast this Saturday, June 25 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Ministry Center at 84 Church St. in Poultney. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and more. The cost is $1 per person with kids under 14 admitted free.
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residents to host their own sales and the effort seems to be paying off as more people seem to participate every year. And thanks to the addition of a map, those sales will be easier than ever to find. “One thing that we are doing that is new is we will be hand
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The Poultney Methodist Church will host a town wide bake sale Friday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Williams True Value Hardware. The sale will benefit the Vermont Flood/Mud Disaster Fund. This is a rain or shine event. Baker and buyers are needed. Contact Gertrude Horridge at 2879498.
three centralized locations: the Castleton Community Center Green, the Castleton Village Green and inside the dining room of the Castleton Community Center. Of course, some sales will be held in the garages and on the lawns of local residences as well. Since its inception, organizers have been encouraging
How sweet it is! The Middletown Springs Historical Society will host their annual Strawberry Festival thsi Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. on the green. See the delicious details on page x.
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product. The vendors won’t be selling If you’ve ever wondered what anything, just providing inforVermont has to offer, you may mation (and lots of samples) on consider stopping by the Fair what they offer. H a v e n “It conW e l c o m e tinues to get Center this bigger and weekend as bigger every they host their year,” said fifth Annual Welcome Outdoor Event Center manfrom 10 a.m. to ager Teresa 3 p.m. on Leamy. “It Saturday, June allows busi25. nesses the T h e The Fair Haven Welcome Center chance to W e l c o m e grounds will be sprawling with lots show travelCenter staff, of opportunities to sample the ers what which is dedi- best Vermont has to offer. they have to cated to proo f f e r . moting all Vermont businesses, Businesses really seem to enjoy has set aside this day to invite it because it gives them the any and all Vermont businesses chance to mingle with customto set up tables, booths and tents ers.” outside on their grounds for the purpose of promoting their See WELCOME, pg. 10
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Whitehall plans youth theater The Bridge Theater in Whitehall is poised to unveil a brand new program later this summer designed specifically for young thespians. “Summer Theater with Johnny Vic” is a free children’s theater programs that will assist students, ages six to 21 years old, in constructing a play under the guidance of children’s novelist Ann Duncan. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from July 14 through August 18. Parents of interested youngsters are encouraged to call 4992435 or 499-0687. The deadline to register is June 27. Throughout the course of the program, youngsters will learn about Whitehall history, specifically how the American Revolution impacted the community.
Duncan will use the play, “Whither Whitehall,” written by the Bridge Theater’s artistic director, Martin Kelly, as a starting point. Students will take some of the characters in Kelly’s play and recreate a play of their own. The children will then present that play to parents and the public at 1 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. Duncan, who lives in Wells, Vt., is the author of the Johnny Vic books, a series of historical fiction books based on her treasure hunting brother. Parents will be required to provide transportation to and from the Whitehall venue. This program is open to children from throughout the region and not limited to youths from Whitehall.
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Annie and the Hedonists will play Tuesday in Castleton.
Time for Annie and the Hedonists The Albany-based band Annie and the Hedonists will bring their multi-talents to the Castleton green at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28 for their first appearance in the Castleton Summer Concert Series. Everything from acoustic blues. to jazz, folk, old time, bluegrass and all time favorites, will be on the menu, as Annie’s beautiful voice will absolutely thrill the crowd! Annie Rosen is a top-flight singer whose sultry alto calls to mind a young Bonnie Raitt. Her sweet, gutsy voice ranges nimbly from belting out the blues, to crooning vintage swing and Tin Pan Alley. Annie is truly a gem of a vocalist, and promises to be most entertaining whatever she sings. Jonny Rosen, Annie’s husband, plays a “hot” guitar and steel guitar, and daughter, Hannah blends beautifully with Annie on vocals. Hannah also plays saxophone and uke, and too, is a quality performer. Other band members are Frank Orsini, fiddle, mandolin, and vocals, Kevin Maul, dobro and vocals, and Don Young, bass and vocals. There could also be a couple of surprises, but whoever takes the stage, these Albany-area musicians, who describe their music as “eclectic mix” will swing their way through favorites from the 40’s to
the 90’s. Annie and the Hedonists are a modern incarnation of the joyful, bohemian, and nostalgic spirit that Jim Kweskin, the Lovin’ Spoonful and Maria Muldaur re-energized decades ago. They are an extended tribe of camping and picnicking mischief makers pulling together a harvest of standards that sound new, but still carry their audience down memory lane. The Hedonists have recorded many CD’ and have been featured at many festivals all throughout the Northeast. The Albany Times Union named their CD, “Good Old Wagon” the “Faves of 2008” award and states that “Annie Rosen’s versatile, vintage-tinged voice is the perfect match for the Hedonists’ ace musicianship” Metroland adds that “with Annie Rosen’s world-class vocals topping off layers of fine instrumental work, this local group offers onestop listening in more tasty genres than you can shake a pick at. That’s why they take the acoustic cake”. The concert is free and open to the public. It will perform rain or shine. Rain site is the Tent on the Castleton State College campus. For further information, please call (802) 2732911,
Strawberries on the menu in Middletown Springs Sunday By Matthew Rice Few things say early summer like strawberries and homemade biscuits, both can be found Sunday at the Annual Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival. Just $5 will purchase ‘a generous portion’ of fresh Vermont strawberries, homemade biscuits by Best Moon Catering, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Also included is an iced tea, lemonade or coffee. The festival runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on the green, Sunday, June 26. David Wright of the Middletown Spring historical society said this early summer tradition had been coming to the green every year since 1976 – this year’s festival will be the 36th. While not a bicentennial year in 2011, the strawberries will still be as plump and juicy and the event will be no less fun for children of all ages. A new element has been added this time. By sheer coincidence, a wedding will be held the day before. The wedding’s large tent will still be in place Sunday so the wedding party let the historical society use the tent. Artists will include painters Marilyn Parker
and Chris Edmunds. Nancy Edmunds will be bringing hand-crafted bears. David Munyak will display his hardwood treen ware. Diane Rosenmiller and Nick Seidner of Rising Meadow Pottery will exhibit examples of their work as well as demonstrating wheel throwing pottery techniques. Photographer Solange Martineau will show local images and Mark Raymond will offer an array of antique and collectible items. Recently added, ‘The Clock Doctor’ is going to bring some examples of his antique clocks to display. Acoustic music will be provided by Paul Morgan and Friends. “Knowing the tent would be there we decided to invite some of the crafts people so they could display their wares without being concerned about rain or it being too hot or sunny and they wouldn’t have to worry about bringing their own tents,” Wright said. “The event is rain or shine but we’re hoping for a nice, cool, pleasant sunny day,” Wright said. The historical society museum will be open all afternoon and every Sunday afternoon through October. Admission is free.
Prepare for strawberries over a biscuit , ice cream, whipped cream and a beverage. On view in the museum is a series of exhibits created by Jon Mathewson for Vermont History Expo focusing on Middletown Springs from 1784 though the 1930s as well as an exhibit on the Montvery Hotel and Mineral Springs.
The Mineral Springs Park is located nearby and is open every day, year round. For more information, contact Jon Mathewson 235-2561 or David Wright 2352376.
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Whitehall sculptor at Slate Valley Museum The Slate Valley Museum will host an exhibition of contemporary gourd artwork by sculptor Serena Kovalosky, with an opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m., July 1 in conjunction with the First Friday Artwalk. Kovalosky uses dried gourds as her primary medium, creating sculptures and vessels ranging in size from five inches in diameter to almost three feet in height. Intricate carving, meticulous wood-burned designs and gilding with gold alloy leaf bring each piece into the realm of fine art. “I am inspired by ancient vessels and the spiritual implications behind tribal art,” says Kovalosky. “Gourds have a deep connection to these art forms, and my work is a bridge from the tribal to the contemporary realm.” Kovalosky invites the viewer into a world where nature is sacred – a world of Dancing Vines, Laughing Gourds, and Ancient Wisdom. Kovalosky’s work also reveals the realities of the physical world. Gourds are carved with ragged edges to reflect the natural disintegration of trees in the woods or holes burrowed by animals. Darkened interiors symbolize a natural aging process, while other sculptures glow from their gilded interiors drawing in the viewer to discover the “gold” that lies hidden inside every living thing. That, too, will eventually age over time as metal alloys are purposely used for their antiquing properties as they mature. Kovalosky was inspired to work with organic materials after seeing a collection of lacquered and finely carved gourd pottery from Olina, Mexico. She spent many years honing her technical skills with professional artists in Montreal, Canada and London, England before returning to her hometown of Whitehall to further her artistic
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The Bible Timeline Sunday, July 3, 2-7PM with pot luck dinner
St. John’s Catholic Church Castleton, Vermont Learn the story of the Biblehow all the books fit together. Recognize how God’s plan unfolds through a series of covenants to grasp not just the story, but where it is all headed, and how it all fits into the “big picture.” You will receive a Bible timeline, chart, maps, and other documents to help you understand key people and events. There is no charge for this event, but you must reserve your seat by calling or e-mailing Fr. Furman at (802) 468-5706 or sjbcastle@gmail.com 25 student maximum
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This is the fourth year that the AmeriCorps have provided the Conservancy with assistance in their projects. Made up of college-aged adults from across the country, members perform 10 months of community service in exchange for education awards and housing and living costs. Droege said the relationship between the Conservancy and the volunteers who help with the project is mutually beneficial to both parties. The volunteers provide an obvious boost in productivity in exchange for a unique and rewarding learning experience. “There’s an educational value for the students who come out. They learn about the trees and forest ecology,” Droege said. “They are in on the ground floor of a future forest that will be here forever. When they drive by, they will be able to say they helped plant it.” Clayplain forests are important because they fill a unique ecological niche. These natural communities occur nowhere else in Vermont and currently are not found in similar soils of the Great Lakes Region. Because of the soils high fertility and general lack of stones, many clayplain forests were cleared by the regions early settlers for agricultural purposes. “The Champlain clayplain was so productive for farming and were cleared early in settlement history and the combina-
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TICONDEROGA Local history will come to life with a program titled, “Clash for Empire: The French and Indian War at Fort Ticonderoga,” on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, at Fort Ticonderoga. Daily battle re-enactments, ongoing demonstrations, and vendors of historic items will be featured. Admission: $15 adults; $13.50 age 60 and older; $7 ages 7 to 12; free age 6 and younger. Information: 518-585-2821, or www. FortTiconderoga.org. POULTNEY A Community Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Episcopal Ministry Center, 84 Church Street in Poultney. Cost: $1; free age 14 and younger. Everyone will be welcome.
CASTLETON The Fourth Annual Castleton Town-Wide Yard Sale to benefit the Castleton Community Center will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Food, craft and treasure vendors will be outdoors and indoors at the Center, and outdoors on the green in Castleton Village, both on Main Street, Route 4A. Information: 802468-3093. FAIR HAVEN The Fair Haven Welcome Center will host their fifth Annual Outdoor Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. This event features Vermont businesses and attractions and is free to the public. FAIR HAVEN The Fair Haven Eagles Auxiliary will host a Yard Sale and Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at 12 Academy Street in Fair Haven (rain or shine). Information/table space at $10 each: 802-265-4131 before 8 p.m. BENNINGTON An intermediatelevel 5K Run/Walk sponsored by United Counseling Services and the Battenkill Runners Club will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25. Online registration (T-shirt to each pre-registrant): www.active. com. Registration also will be held at the UCS office, 316 Dewey Street in Bennington on June 25. Goodie bags and refreshments will be provided. SHREWSBURY The Green Mountain Club will offer a hike on the Long Trail and old roads in Shrewsbury at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25. Meet at Main Street Park, near the east end of the fire station off Center Street in Rutland. Bring water and lunch and wear sturdy shoes. Information: Herb Ogden at 293-2510. GRANVILLE All children are invited to celebrate “One World, Many Stories,” the 2011 Summer Reading Program, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Pember Library, 33 W. Main Street in Granville. In addition to reading, included will be crafts, registration for the program, a snack, and a special performance by Tara Diddle. Information: 518-642-2525. MANCHESTER Author Paul Doiron will present his work, “Trespasser,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester. Information: 802-362-2200.
Sun 6/26 GRANVILLE Everyone is invited to listen to Brian and Jen Zerbe speak about their ministry work in Tajikistan at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, at the South Granville Congregational Church on Route 149. Jen is the granddaughter of Lois Nelson from Granville. Information: Joan at 642-9510. CASTLETON The Hubbardton Grange will host a Texas Hold’em on Sunday, June 26, at the Bomoseen Grange Hall on Route 30, just south of Castleton Corners. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and play will begin at noon. Entry fee: $100. Refreshments will be available. Information: Ray Downs at 518499-1750, or email rdowns01@ nycap.rr.com. MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS The 36th Annual Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, on the green in Middletown Springs. Vermont strawberries,
homemade biscuits, ice cream and a drink will be available for $5. Live music, paintings, hand-crafted bears, hardwood treen ware, pottery demonstrations, photography, and collectibles will be featured, along with free tours at the Historical Society Museum. Information: Jon Mathewson at 235-2561, or David Wright at 2352376. RUTLAND The Rutland City Band will perform in concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, at the gazebo in Main Street Park, Rutland. This band will perform each Sunday through Aug. 21, same location and time. Free and open to all.
Tue 6/28 WHITEHALL Washington County WIC will hold its monthly clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at the Skenesborough Rescue Squad in Whitehall. WIC provides supplemental foods and health education to pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children to age 5. Ask if you qualify for help with your food bill. Information/ alternate time: 518-746-2460. CASTLETON The Castleton Concert on the Green Series will present Annie and the Hedonists at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at the Village Green on Main Street/ Route 4 A (rain site: tent at Castleton State College). Featured will be acoustic blues, jazz, folk, old-time bluegrass, and more. Free and open to all. Information: 802-273-2911.
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RUTLAND The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will offer a Grief Seminar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at its office, 7 Albert Cree Drive in Rutland. This seminar is for those who’ve experienced a loss through death. Information/ registration: Ann LaRocque at 802-770-1516. PAWLET The Rutland Area Farm and Food Link will host a Livestock Fencing Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at the Maple Tree Farm off Herrick Brook Road in Pawlet. Colin and Gretchen Stabile will lead a discussion on what they’ve learned during six years of set-stock rotational grazing. Also leading the discussion will be NOFA-VT’s livestock advisor Willie Gibson. Cost: $10 at the door (reservations not required). Information: Kris Smith at 802417-1528, or email kris@rutlandfarmandfood.org. GLENS FALLS Seven drum corps will perform in an Adirondack Drums Concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at East Field in Glens Falls. Donations of nonperishable food items will be appreciated. Information/cost: 518747-4342, or www.adirondackdrums.com. RUTLAND The Summer Concert Series will present Rick Redington from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at the gazebo in Main Street Park, Rutland. Information: 802-773-1822, Ext. 19, or www. rutlandrec.com.
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by Jim Carrigan Brahms and Bach will be featured. Cost: $20. Information/tickets: 802422-1330. Tickets also will be available at the Rams Head Lodge beginning at 6 p.m. This concert series will continue on Saturday evenings through Aug. 6. MANCHESTER The TD Bank Summer Festival Tour will present the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the Hildene Meadowlands in Manchester. Handel’s fireworks will begin the program and live fireworks will conclude it. Cost: $31 to $34 adults; free to $17 for younger than 12 (tickets sold at the gate subject to surcharge). Information/tickets: 802-863-5966, or www.vso.org.
Sun 7/3 The 36th Annual Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, on the green in Middletown Springs. Information: Jon Mathewson at 235-2561, or David Wright at 235-2376. Thursdays through Oct. 6. Offered will be locally grown and made products. Information: Lori Barker at 353-0498, or Robert Staudter at 468-2213. GRANVILLE The Village of Granville Summer Concert Series will present the Celtic rock group, “Prydien,” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, at Veterans Memorial Park on Quaker Street in Granville. This event will include a chicken barbecue by the fire department across the street, a strawberry social, and fireworks.
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FAIR HAVEN The Fair Haven Area Neighborhoods group will hold a Holiday Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at the green in Fair Haven. Proceeds will benefit the National Night Out event on Aug. 2 in Fair Haven. TICONDEROGA Garrison Ghost Tours will be offered on most Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August at Fort Ticonderoga. Cost: $35. Reservations are required at 518585-2821. Information: www. FortTiconderoga.org. QUEENSBURY The 20th Annual Double H Ranch Gala will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at the Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom in Queensbury. Featured will be dinner, along with silent and live auctions. Information/reservations: 518-696-5921, Ext. 228, or www. doublehranch.org. GRANVILLE An opening reception for an exhibition of contemporary gourd artwork by sculptor Serena Kovalosky will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at the Slate Valley Museum, 17 Water Street in Granville. Admission will be free and wine and cheese will be served. This event is part of First Friday Artwalk that features local art, music and food in a relaxed environment at the Pember Library and Museum and the Slate Valley Museum. Information: 518-6421417, or www.slatevalleymuseum. org.
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will continue its Third Annual Flea Market and Craft Fair in the President’s Building at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. Dates are July 2 through 4 and July 15 and 16. Inside and outside vendor space is available for new and used items. Information/vendor space: Donna Stearns at 802773-9480. MOUNT TABOR The Green Mountain Club will offer a hike from Big Branch to Old Job at Mount Tabor on Saturday, July 2. Meet at 9 a.m. at Main Street Park, near the east end of the fire station off Center Street in Rutland. Bring water and lunch and wear sturdy shoes. Information: Sue Thomas at 773-2185. FAIR HAVEN The 10th Annual Green Mountain Lumberjack Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, on the green in Fair Haven. Featured will be professional competitors in a variety of lumberjack sports. Free admission and a food vendor will be on hand. POULTNEY The Adirondack OldTyme Fiddlers will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the Young-at-Heart Senior Center in Poultney. Free admission, bring a chair. Food and drink will be available at this event in celebration of the town’s 250th birthday, and everyone will be welcome. KILLINGTON The SP Land Company will present the Killington Music Festival musicians in concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the Rams Head Lodge at the Killington Ski Resort. Works by
POULTNEY The Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce and the Horace Greeley Foundation will sponsor the Second Annual Strawberry Festival at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, on the green in East Poultney. Cost: $5 adults; $3 children. The Poultney Town Band will entertain at this event and everyone is invited. RUTLAND The Rutland City Band will perform in concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, at the gazebo in Main Street Park, Rutland. This band will perform each Sunday through Aug. 21, same location and time. Free and open to all.
Mon 7/4 KILLINGTON A Star-Spangled Birthday Celebration will be held in Killington on Monday, July 4. The town’s 250th birthday will be commemorated, and there’ll be a parade, barbecue, historical demonstrations, and fireworks. Information/times: www.discoverkillington.com. POULTNEY The Men’s Club invites everyone to an all-you-caneat Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 4, at the Methodist Church on Main Street in Poultney. Cost: $6 age 12 and older; $4 younger than 12. BENNINGTON Fireworks will be held at dusk on Monday, July 4, at Willow Park in Bennington.
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Congratulations Fair Haven Union High School
Class of 2011 Brandon Barrett
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The Lakes Region Free Press is publishing these 29 FHUHS student graduation photographs in this edition because they were omitted from our FHUHS grad supplement we printed Friday, June 10. Due to an oversight by school officials, these pictures were not originally supplied to us. Once it was published and school officials recognized the mistake they requested we print the omitted pictures - which we are doing this week.
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Metawee Community School graduates a class of 25 The Mettawee Community School graduated 25 members of the Class of 2011, on Thursday, June 16: Jonathan Amaral, Stephen Baker, Colt Ballard, Robert Barrett III, George Bourque, Seth Browe, Christina Chilkott, Jonathan Cleveland, Nadia Cox, Nicholas Edwards, and Blake Georgeson. Also, Hailey Godette, Rebecca Hinton, Jonah KnappWilson, Carley Lund, Aidan Mayer, Julie Anne McNealus, Hannah Nichols, Zoë Paige, Asia Rees, Rudyard Senecal, Alexander Sperelakis, Bryne Tufts, Thea Vunk, Jacob White. Speakers and presenters for the evening included Mettawee Community School Principal Nancy Mark, B-RSU Superintendent Daniel French, UD #47 School Board members Jed Mayer (Address to the Graduates) and Sue Ceglowski, Representative John Malcolm, VT-D (Irene Hanfield Award), Vicki Ripley (Annie McGuire
Award), Ed & Marie Lewis (Ruth Kewis Krichner Award), Steve Williams ((Pawlett Historical Society essay prizes), Heather Lund (MCS PTO), and Lisa Hoyt (Music Awards). The following awards were announced during the ceremony: Annie Mcguire Award Julie Ann McNealus; Ruth Lewis Kirchner Award (Town of Rupert) - Seth Browe; Irene Hanfield Award (Town of Pawlet) - Christina Chilkott; Eugene Clark Award - Colt Ballard and Rudyard Senecal; American Legion Award Carley Lund; and Ellen Frances Luke Award (Highest Grade Point Average) - Zoë Paige; Presidential Academic Fitness Awards - Excellence Certificate: Christina Chilkott, Nicholas Edwards, Hailey Godette, Becky Hinton,Jonah Knapp-Wilson, Carley Lund, Aidan Mayer, Julie Ann McNealus, Zoë Paige, Asia Rees and Thea Vunk .
The graduating class of 2011 at Mettawee Community School. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards - Achievement Certificate: Seth Browe, Nadia Cox, Hannah Nichols, Rudyard Senecal and Bryne Tufts. Pawlett Historical Society Essay winners: First Prize - Zoë Paige; Second Prize - Julie Ann
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Poultney Elementary principal reflects By Kristen Caliguiri It is hard to believe that another year has passed and we will be sending the 6th Graders off to PHS with Advancement Night to occur on Monday, June 20th at 6:30 p.m. During the past week, we spent much of our time coming together as a school, as well as a community and we continue to be grateful for the support received throughout the year. The VIP BBQ was well attended with over 240 meals served; congratulations and thanks to George Carone and Kim Babcock, as well as the Kitchen and Maintenance Staff for all of their hard work in making this event possible. It was nice to see all enjoy the nice weather and great food! On Friday of last week, many of us here at PES witnessed a most beautiful moment as Miss Brittany Mack, home from Air Force Basic Training, surprised her sisters. With mom and grandparents on hand to watch, both Kassidy and Shelby were overjoyed to welcome their sister home after her time away. We thank them for sharing this moment with us and congratulate Brittany for her outstanding achievements thus far! The National History Day Team traveled off to College Park, Md.,to compete in the National Competition. Miss Caylin Gloss received a medal at the NHD Award Ceremony for the highest scoring entry from the State of Vermont with her website on Brown v. the Board of Education. On Tuesday, June 14th, we welcomed Mrs. Rebecca Cook and Mrs. Dawn Santos from the Poultney Public Library, to promote the many exciting opportunities that the library has to offer throughout the summer months. If you have a chance to visit the library, please do so as it is a wonderful resource for our students and families here in Poultney. On behalf of Ms. Kahill’s
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And there will be several demonstrations, including Marvin’s Carvings and his wooden creations and another individual who will demonstrate the art of chocolate making. The event is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. as members of the Castleton Fire Department scale their 100 foot ladder and hang the American Flag from its peak. Back on the ground, members of the Fair Haven American Legion will conduct their own flag raising ceremony. Besides all the tasty samples offered by local businesses, the Fair Haven Rotary Club will have hot dogs and water available for a small donation. Proceeds will benefit the groups’ annual trip to Honduras and its other charitable endeavors. Raffles and door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Due to the sheer number and variety of vendors, the event is tailor made for families, especially considering the price. “The best part is it’s free,” said Bowen. The Welcome Center is located off U.S. Route 4 at Exit 1.
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The event is expected to feature approximately 60 vendors and attract upwards of 2,500 people. “We have several new participants in addition to a lot of the regular vendors who have shown up in the past,” said Welcome Center employee Ann Bowen. “There are a lot of new businesses this year.” Among some of the featured vendors are Ben & Jerry’s, ECHO Lake Aquarium,Dakin Far m, VINS , The Chocolatorium, VT Country Store, Magic Hat Brewery, VT Historic Sites, several Historical Societies, VT Fish & Wildlife, VT Festival of the Arts, the VT Wood Manufacturers Assn., Hathaway Farms, Bromley Adventure Park and many more. “Something that is new this year is a Magician who will have several acts throughout the day,” Bowen said. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet a variety of animals including baby goats, a calf and at least one Morgan horse.
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at 8 a.m. with awards given out at 9:15 a.m. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from East Poultney and ends at Poultney Elementary School where the remainder of the day’s festivities will take place. The parade proceeds west on East Main Street to Main Street before continuing onto College Street and ending at the Poultney Elementary School grounds, following the traditional route. Among the parade participants will be the Catamount Bagpipes, the Adirondack Cowgirls and the Rutland Curbstone Barbershop Chorus. The Rutland Curbstone Barbershop Chorus will perform a number of patriotic songs at the elementary school after the parade ends. The Catamount Bagpipes will perform as well. The Adirondack Cowgirls, the Washington County, N.Y.based equestrian drill team, will also perform acts of equestrian skills at various times during the day as well as offering horse rides. Schedules of performances will be available the week prior to the celebration at all Poultney area businesses. The grounds of Poultney Elementary School will transform into a fun zone with something to do for everyone following the parade. The No Strings Marionette Company will put on its unique puppet show,
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Mamie Mulder of Poultney was at last year's Youth Flea Market. “Handsome and Gretel,” which should keep the smiles wide and the laughter rolling with a 2 p.m. performance. The Adirondack Cowgirls are back with horse shows and rides, Boy Scout Troop 13 will be running the Dunking Booth and there will be plenty of games, face-painting and balloon-art all day. The Magic shows will run from 2 to 3 p.m., and the local bluegrass band ‘Gold Town’ will welcome the fireworks crowd starting at 6 p.m. DJ John Saltis works the prefireworks dance party. Grab your glow-necklaces from the Poultney High School cheerleaders and find your favorite
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Poultney is planning a funpacked weekend to celebrate this Fourth of July starting with the Poultney Public Library’s Annual Book Sale on Saturday morning. July 2 patrons can come and pick up their summer reading at a reasonable price starting at 8 a.m. Later, at 10 a.m., bring the kids and walk the streets of Poultney for more great deals at Poultney’s Annual Youth Flea Market, sponsored by the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce, the Poultney Downtown Revitalization Committee, the Poultney Recreation Department and the Poultney Rotary Club. Start the evening July 2 at 6 p.m. and bring a chair down to
the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center to enjoy the “old-timey stylings” of the Adirondack Old-Time Fiddle players; refreshments will be served. The show will be outside under a tent. Sunday, July 3 the Green at East Poultney hosts the second Annual Strawberry Festival at 6 p.m., sponsored by the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce, followed by the start of the Town Band Concert on the Green series at 7 p.m. Strawberry shortcake will be $3 for children and $5 for adults. The holiday starts off Monday morning July 4 at a run as the Martin Devlin Memorial 5k Fun Run/Walk takes place downtown. On-site registration starts at Green Mountain College at 6:45 a.m., and the race kicks off at 8 a.m. with awards given out at 9:15 a.m. Proceeds from the run go to support RAVNAH or the Rutland Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice. Check out poultneyvt.com and visit the Fourth of July links to find a downloadable registration for the race.
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Castleton's Town Wide Yard Sale will benefit the Community Center's Wellness Program.
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Happy Father's Day The Lakes Region FreePress congratulates Paige DeLorme of Whitehall on winning our annual "Draw Your Dad" Father's Day coloring contest. Paige is pictured with her father, Dick, as she displays her award-winning drawing. She won her dad a round of golf for four with carts at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club. Second place winner was Gabrielle Lucci of Poultney. She won her dad breakfast for four at the Birdseye Diner in Castleton. Third prize winner was Emily Powers of Granville. Emily won her dad a $50 dining gift certificate at Ma & Pa's Place in Granville.
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sale. Besides crafts, patrons can expect to find a wide variety of lawn sale items. There will also be Lakes Region Savings Cards offered for sale at the Community Center. These cards provide their owners with discounts to more than 50 local businesses in the region. “Also new this year is more food vendors. We’ve always had one but we have several this year. There will be ice cream, onion rings, hotdogs and hamburgers. Those types of things,�
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Re-enactors invade Fort Ticonderoga for battles
By Derek Liebig
Fort Ticonderoga will once again be known as Fort Carillon this weekend. The fort is poised to celebrate its rich history this weekend as they host “Clash for Empire: The French and Indian War at Fort Ticonderoga,” on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26. During the event, re-enactors portraying French and British soldiers during the Seven Year’s War (the French and Indian War) will recreate the tumultuous and chaotic events by which General Amherst’s British army captured this strategically located fort. “For the first time since 1759, French troops will be camped inside the fort,” said executive director Beth Hill. Throughout the weekend, visitors will have chance the experience the sighss and sounds they would have encoun-
tered at the fort in that fateful summer 252 years ago. Highlights of the weekend include a battle reenactment each day, lectures by period experts, 18th century music, era-appropriate games, and a historic 18th century market place. These events are in addition to the King’s Garden and the fort’s permanent and temporary exhibits including the “Art of War: Ticonderoga as Experienced through the Eyes of America’s Great Artists,” which features Thomas Cole’s pivotal work, Gelyna. For many, the most exciting part of the weekend will be the battle reenactments which will be held on both Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 1 p.m., respectively. According to Hill, re-enactors will recreate the events of the siege as reported in the diary of a private in Willard’s
Regiment of Massachusetts Provincials, who were part of the British force attacking the fort. “It’s based on his eye witness account,” Hill said. Other attractions include Artillery Demonstrations at noon on Saturday and Musket Demonstrations at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be a “rousing” 18th century Cricket game at 3 p.m. Saturday, which Hill explain was the British soldiers games of choice at the time. 18th century music will be performed by Robert Moulan at 11 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. “There will also be historic merchants selling period wares,” she said. They include button makers, pottery, silverware, powder horns, canoe traders, clothiers, and much more. “There are a lot of great
"Clash for Empire" is this weekend at Fort Ticonderoga. opportunities each day. We are really excited about it,” said Hill. The site is scheduled to open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the event is included in the price of l admission to the fort. During the summer of 1759,
General Amherst, commander of all British forces in North America, moved to take the Frech Fort Carillon (Ticonderoga) with a massive force of 11,000 men. For more information on this event, or other at Fort Ticonderoga, visit www.fortticonderoga.org.
Paramount Theatre unveils ambitious 2011-2012 season With more than two dozen nationally touring headline acts, the Paramount Theatre has unveiled what it says is its “most exciting season ever.” The season will open on Sept. ember 4 with Gregg Allman. “The 2011/2012 season, driven by the talent and the vision of Programming Director Eric Mallette, has exceeded anything I though possible,” said Bruce Bouchard, executive director.
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