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July 14, 2012

MIDDLEBURY — This month’s Middlebury Arts Walk features two new venues—Zone Three Gallery at 152 Maple St., Marble Works and a popup gallery, featuring the work of at least ten different artists, located in the Lazarus Building at 20 Main St. The Arts Walk is just one of the free artistic events happening in Middlebury Friday, July 13 — attendees can linger and attend the Festival on the Green. A free guided tour of exhibits will start from 51 Main at the Bridge at 5:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested. Live Demonstrations & Openings: At Fountain Park (corner of Main Street and Merchants Row) there will be a live painting performance by Daniel Suska, an artist from the Czech Republic. He has created street painting festivals in Prague at Bubec Studio. Town Hall Theater ’s Jackson Gallery features a new exhibit, “White on White with Touches of Color.” On display are paintings, prints and fiber art by members of The North Chittenden Women's Art Collective There will be an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 pm with a gallery talk starting at 7 pm. (See next bullet.) Zone Three Gallery (152 Maple St., THrd Floor, Marble Works) is a modern and experimental art gallery celebrating its grand opening on the night of Arts Walk. Artwork from Graziella Weber-Grassi will be on display and a short film by Rachel Baird will be playing. The Lazarus Building at 20 Main St. (previously See ARTS WALK, page 12

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Cows judged at annual 4-H contest By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs.com BRIDPORT — Vermont 4-H Club members turned out in force at the annual Vermont 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held at the Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport June 23. Among the cows judged were holsteins and the less common cattle breed known as Ayrshire. The Ayrshire originated from Ayrshire in Scotland. The average mature Ayrshire cow weighs between 990–1,300 pounds making it among the largest dairy breeds. According to Lisa Halvorsen of the University of Vermont, Ayrshires have distinguished red markings. But the markings can range from orange to a dark-chocolate brown. Some individuals have colored legs, others not. Halvorsen noted that the breed is recognized by dairy producers for its low somatic cell counts, its supreme ability to digest grass and convert into milk with excellent efficiently. The breed’s is also climate hardy over many zones and ideal for changing climates globally. Ayrshires were lined up at the Blue Spruce Farm for judging during the 4H event making it the largest gathering of the breed, in one place at one time, in Vermont.

Ayrshire cattle being judged at the Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport June 23. Photo by Susie Marchand

Businesses raising funds for Adam Myers Memorial By Lou Varricchio

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Adam Myers, the Middlebury firefighter who died last year, will be remembered July 21 at two events in Middlebury. Proceeds generated will be contributed to the Middlebury Fire Department.

MIDDLEBURY — For those Addison County residents who knew him or worked along side him, Middlebury firefighter Adam Myers was a hard worker, caring friend, and family man. Myers’ untimely death last year is still sending reverberations through the community. The dedicated firefighter—who believed deeply in community service—died in a car accident July 20, 2011. He left behind a wife and two sons, and many friends he touched in the area. Now, friends and businesses in the Middlebury area are helping keep Myers’ memory and spirit of service alive through a special fundraising event on July 21. Dubbed the Adam Myers Memorial Fundraiser, several local businesses have teamed up to raise money for the Middlebury Fire Department. The upcoming effort promises to be the first of what is hoped to be an annual activity, which not only remembers the volunteer and community member, but also honors all the men and women who serve in fighting fires and saving lives around Middlebury. “Adam was in integral part of our technical rescue team,” according to Ryan Emilo, a member of the Middlebury Fire Department. “He was a huge champion of everything we do here at the department. His hard work, dedication and enthusiasm can never be replaced and it will never be forgotten.” For their first time supporting the memorial effort, a genuine recognition of loss, as well as spirit of community, motivates the involvement of sponsors. See FIREFIGHTER, page 10

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