PAGE  38  —  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  2,  2013
Electric  trains  return  for  Sheldon  Museum’s  open  house MIDDLEBURY  —  This  holiday  season  the  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  of  Vermont  History  presents  “Holiday  Trains  and  Fantastical  Fashions.â€?  In  what  has  become  an  annual  holiday  tradition  in  Middlebury,  the  Midd-ÂVermont  Train  Club’s  elaborate  electric  train  layout  is  sure  to  delight  all  ages.  Over  the  years,  the  assem- blage  has  grown  and  now  stands  three  levels  high,  with  two  tracks  running  Lionel  O-Âgauge  trains  and  an  upper  track  running  HO  trains.  The  backdrop  of  the  Green  Mountains  painted  by  local  artist  Gayl  Braisted  adds  atmosphere. On  Saturday,  Dec.  7,  from  10  a.m.-Â4  p.m.,  and  Sunday,  Dec.  8,  from  noon-Â4  p.m.,  the  community  is  invited  to  the  Sheldon  Museum’s  annual  Holiday  Open  House.  The  Judd-ÂHarris  House  is  decked  ZLWK EHDXWLIXO Ă€RUDO DUUDQJHPHQWV enhanced  with  natural  botani- cal  designs  by  members  of  the  Middlebury  Garden  Club  inspired  by  the  current  fashion  exhibit.  Carols  played  on  the  Sheldon’s  1831  piano,  a  craft  activity,  &KULVWPDV FRRNLHV D KROLGD\ UDIĂ€H and,  of  course,  the  trains  will  all  add  to  the  festive  event.  Contributing  to  the  Open  House  and  holiday  activities  is  the  “Fantastical  Fashionsâ€?  exhibit  curated  by  Wendy  Copp  and  high- lighting  her  fashion  ensembles  from  nature.  The  exhibit  includes  selec- tions  from  the  museum’s  vintage  clothing  collection  paired  with  whimsical  papier-ÂmâchĂŠ  animal  heads  and  Copp’s  unique,  stunning  and  imaginative  couture  creations. The  Sheldon  Museum  was  founded  in  1882  and  over  the  years  KDV EHQHÂżWWHG E\ WKH GRQDWLRQV RI vintage  clothing  from  generations  of  fashion  conscious,  cultured  local  residents.  The  exhibit  and  the  house  ÀRUDO GHFRUDWLRQV HSLWRPL]H WKDW inspiration,  both  by  past  designers Â
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A  YOUNG  SPECTATOR  examines  a  scale  model  of  the  Judd-ÂHarris  House  in  the  electric  train  display  at  the  Sheldon  Museum  last  year.  The  elaborately  decorated  three-Âlevel  train  layout  will  again  draw  visitors  at  the  museum’s  annual  Holiday  Open  House  on  Saturday  and  Sunday,  Dec.  7  and  8.
and  by  Vermont’s  own  Wendy  Copp. Admission  to  the  Holiday  Open  House  is  by  donation.  The  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  is  located  at  1  Park  St.  in  downtown Â
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Middlebury  across  from  the  Ilsley  Library.  Holiday  Museum  hours  are  Tuesday-ÂSaturday,  10  a.m.-Â5  p.m.  and  Sundays  in  December,  noon-Â4  p.m.  Engineers  will  run  the  trains  through  Jan.  5  as  follows: Â
Tuesday-ÂFriday,  11  a.m.-Â4  pm;Íž  Saturday,  11  a.m.-Â2  p.m.;Íž  and  Sunday,  2-Â4  p.m.  Research  Center  hours  are  Thursday  and  Friday,  1-Â5  p.m.,  and  by  appointment. Regular  admission  to  the Â
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museum  is  $5  adults;Íž  $3  youth  (6-Â18);Íž  $4.50  seniors;Íž  and  $12  families.  For  more  information,  call  the  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  at  388-Â2117  or  visit  www.henryshel- donmuseum.org.
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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND–Addison County’s Humane Society What  a  pretty  gal,  right?  I’m  Chyna, just  one  of  the  super-Âduper  dogs  here  at  the  shelter  who  is  full  of  love,  loyalty  and  the  “yearn  to  learn!â€? %HFDXVH RI P\ \RXWK DQG EUHHG , ZRXOG JUHDWO\ EHQHÂżW EHLQJ ZLWK someone  who  will  provide  me  with  lots  of  exercise.  I  love  to  go  for  walks  and  I  love  to  play.  I  would  make  an  awesome  hiking  buddy!  I  would  also  EHQHÂżW JUHDWO\ IURP D VWUXFWXUHG DQG FRQVLVWHQW URXWLQH LQ P\ QHZ KRPH , am  quickly  learning  good  manners.  I  aim  to  please!  I  am  selective  about  being  in  the  company  of  other  dogs,  so  nice,  slow  introductions  would  be  best  for  me.  I’m  pretty  energetic  and  may  tend  to  chase  cats.  Due  to  my  size  and  energy,  I  would  do  best  with  any  children  over  13  years  old.  I  will  make  someone  a  lovely  and  loyal  companion  if  you  have  the  time  and  patience  to  help  me  through  my  youthful  phase.  Come  see  how  pretty  I  am! Â
What  a  pretty  gal!  Just  look  at  those  gorgeous  eyes.  I’m  Rainbow,  one  of  the  many  sweet  and  friendly  felines  here  at  the  shelter.  I  have  the  sweetest  disposition.  I’m  mellow  and  calm  and  have  a  wise-Âair  about  me.  Have  you  heard  how  rare  female  orange  tiger  cats  are?  We  are  truly  a  gem  –  wonderful,  wonderful  kitties  in  so  many  ways!  Since  I’ve  been  at  the  shelter,  the  staff  has  really  taken  right  to  me.  I’m  simply  fun  and  friendly  and  would  make  someone  a  great  little  companion,  happily  welcoming  you  home  each  and  every  day.  I’ve  got  such  a  great  personality  and  would  easily  get  along  with  other  feline  friends,  canine  companions  and  people  of  all  ages.   Come  meet  me  today  and  see  what  a  special  and  beautiful  girl  I  am! Â
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