Top Stories for Tuesday August 17, 2010

Sounds Of Summer: A Celebration Of All That Is Addison County Field Days
By Cookie Steponaitis
     The scene is set and transcends time and place. It is a summer night at Addison County Field Days and the sounds are those of life in Addison County, Vermont. Even blindfolded the fairgoers can capture the essence of the fair and celebration of life in Vermont. The unmistakable jingle of a harness and the yells of the supporters herald the draft horse competitions as the giant equines match their brawn against ever growing amounts of weight.   [ more ]

Field Days 2010 In Pictures
By Mike Cameron
Some select pictures from the 2010 Addison County Farm & Field Days.   [ more ]

Letter of Appreciation

   Having a 4000# tractor run over your back from hip to shoulder can change your health and your awareness of the past. It can also make you wonder what your future may be.
   This happened to me 5 days before turning 75. I have noted recently that forgetting things has been quite easy and frequent.  [ more ]