PRSRT STD ECRWSS Grand opening! Clearance!!!! U.S. POSTAGE Summer clearance at Kinney PAID OSJL holding grand opening this Drugs....up to 50% off!!! PERMIT NO. 65 Saturday / see flyer for details See flyer inside GRANVILLE, NY 12832 POSTAL CUSTOMER LAKES REGION 119 Finds under $100 in our Bargain Basement FreePress Super$tore inside! Vol. 30, Issue 28 Friday, July 12, 2019 IMPORTANT public notices Town of Fair Haven offers notice of intent to Chili cook-off tonight sell property at 30 South By Jared Stamm hole and more. “This year, we’re offer- Main St. Fair Haven “Last week’s car show ing two lift tickets to If you love chili, Fair Wells Village Library summer attracted about 60 peo- Bolton Valley Ski Resort,” Haven is the place to be this ple,” said Gunter, “and Gunter said, an appropri- announces book sale, events also evening. The town is spon- we’re expecting a good ate antidote to the heat of bake sale and more. will feature soring its second annual turnout for the chili con- the chili the winner will Village of Poultney is summer chili cook-off at 5 test this week.” serve up. magic, music, p.m. on the town green. requesting bids for over- Last year, the cook-off On Friday, the public games and “What we’re aiming for attracted 10 contestants can expect to sample ven- head door project is a community-oriented who ladled out between ison chili – a resubmit more family-friendly event,” said 125 and 150 samples of from last year, said Gunter – Town of Poultney Fair Haven town manager chili to an appreciative pub- vegetarian chili and entries from announces result of vote Joseph Gunter. The town is sponsoring a lic. When the votes were tallied, the win- two local businesses, Finders Keepers series of free Friday events through Aug. See page 2. ner received a two-night stay at Whiteface 23, which will include magic, dance, corn Lodge in Lake Placid. See CHILI pg. 2 Pawlet ice cream Giant car show this Jobs! social celebrates Lots of job opportunities weekend in Rutland inside this week’s FreePress. scholarship winners The 40th annual Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts Check out the openings at . Car Show and Flea Market will excite antique and The Pawlet Scholarships vintage car lovers on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to Full Belly Deli Committee will host its second annu- 3:30 p.m., and on Sunday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 al free ice cream social on the Pawlet p.m., at the Vermont Boys and Girls Club town green on Sunday, July 14, from State Fairgrounds in Bromley Mountain 3 to 5 p.m. Rutland. The event In addition to 250-350 Champlain Beef “I feel will celebrate vehicles of all makes Concrete Professionals extremely and honor the and models on display, committee’s the show will feature Greenstone Slate grateful and 2019 scholarship an auto-related flea Equinox Terrace privileged recipients and market, cars for sale, thank the com- that I live in vendors, food, music, More than 250 classic cars Hakeka Stone munity for its games, prizes and will be on display at the Whitehall schools a community more than 20 much more. RAVE car show. years of gener- that has the This year vehicles Poultney House of Pizza ous support for made in 1979 – the year of RAVE’s first show – will be More, more, more ability and the program. showcased. the generosity The Pawlet Highlights of the weekend will include music by See page 12. Scholarships the Silverbacks on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The to offer a Committee was Brandon-based band will play its trademark mix of scholarship to founded in 1995 authentic blue and rock classics. by West Pawlet Also on Saturday, at around 3:30 p.m., participants Castleton Community help me and resident Jane can leave the fairgrounds for a scenic car cruise other local Rinck as a way Guide coming in August to give back to See CARS pg. 3 students pur- her community. The FreePress will publish the sue our goals” Her generosity twelfth annual Castleton and vision Variety Day Saturday Community Guide the week of Jill Brooks, launched what Aug. 26. scholarship has become a Wells is the place to be this Saturday. This keepsake winner vital local That’s because the local Modern Woodmen of edition will be resource for America will be hosting their fifth annual Variety brimming with area students of Day celebration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. important and all ages. A wide assortment of vendors will be on hand, useful informa- Since its inception, Pawlet offering antiques, flea market items, crafts, art, col- Scholarships has awarded more than Community Guide ‘15/’16 tion on all lectibles, specialty food, plants and herbs and much, aspects of liv- $519,000 to deserving Pawlet and much more. West Pawlet residents pursuing edu- The MWA food booth will also be open again this ing in the town of Castleton. It will cational goals. The committee has year, and the Wells library will be hosting its annual be mailed to every household in made giving back to the community book sale. There also will be a DJ playing music from the town of Castleton. Businesses a top priority, and it supports both 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. wanting to be included should graduating high school students and This free event will be held rain or shine. For contact the FreePress today at more details, call 802-645-0323. 518-642-1234. See PAWLET pg. 2 EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS BY ADVERTISING IN THE FREEPRESS - CALL 1-518-6f42-1234 2 - Friday, July 12, 2019 - The Lakes Region FreePress Poultney residents reject proposed changes to zoning laws said Gunter. “Bring your dog, walk around, taste some chili The residents of Poultney have allowed mixed commer- ed Dollar General. Chili and vote for your favorite.” voted Tuesday evening, July 9, cial/light industrial use, was At a meeting on Monday Continued from front page Fair Haven’s free Friday on changes to zoning regula- rejected by voters by a vote of evening, July 8, prior to voting events will continue with a tions that could have resulted 549 against and 302 for the on Tuesday, July 9, residents, and the Rosewood Café and magic show with Blaine Goad in the siting of a new Dollar changes. There were two blank town officials and representa- Store, among others. on July 19, “touch a truck” with General in the town. ballots and one spoiled ballot. tives for Knappmiller, who was In addition, the event will the fire department and a trib- Question 1, which would The ballot was spurred by not at the meeting, debated the feature ice cream from the ute by the historical society to have made existing zoning poli- two petitions, one submitted by pros and cons of the zoning Rosewood Café and Store, a Fair Haven’s fire services on cies more restrictive, received legal counsel for Poultney request, including the possible shaved ice truck and vendors July 26, a dance demo hosted by 414 votes for the changes and Properties LLC, owned by Len lack of oversight the town selling jewelry, antiques and a local studio on Aug. 2, Fair 414 votes against them. In addi- Knappmiller, and the second by would have on future projects, more. Haven’s world-famous corn hole tion, there were 25 blank bal- “legal voters” of the town of the accusations of harassment “We’ll also have a 50/50 raf- tournament on Aug. 9, a free lots and one spoiled ballot. The Poultney. against Knappmiller by neigh- fle. The proceeds will benefit wine, spirits and Cabot cheese tie vote resulted in the Knapmiller is the owner of bors and the possibility of eco- the playground fund,” said tasting on Aug. 16 and a free Question 1 being rejected. the buildings at 61 Beaman St., nomic development in the Gunter. Fair Haven has been movie night on Aug. 23. Question 2, which would the possible site of the contest- town, which is feeling the raising money to improve the For more information, con- effects of the closing of Green playground at Fair Haven tact Fair Haven town manager Mountain College this spring. Grade School. Joseph Gunter at 802-265-3010, Public Notices Town manager Paul “I can’t think of a better way ext. 5, or email him at fhman- Donaldson could not be to spend a Friday evening,” [email protected]. reached for comment on Wednesday morning, July 10. Castleton chamber concert July 16 The Castleton Summer The institute’s faculty Needed: Vendors for Concerts at the Pavilion, spon- ensemble that features strings sored by Heritage Family Credit and piano will perform Mozart W. Rutland block party Union, will present a concert by and more at this free communi- The Town of West the university’s Chamber Music ty concert. Rutland is looking for Institute Mile Twelve on For more information, call food, artisan and makers Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. 802-468-1013. vendors for its second annual community block party on the town hall allowed me to create a family- green and Marble Street Pawlet run small business that has on Saturday, September completely supported my fami- 14, from 4 to 9 p.m. Continued from front page ly in the ensuing years.” Scholarship recipient Jill Marble Street from adults looking to further their Campbell to Main Street Brooks, an environmental stud- education.