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The winners within have been voted

“ BEST IN THE REGION FOR THE YEAR 2 014”

In our 14th Annual Eagle Reader’s Survey Congratulations as well to the businesses recognized as “One of the Best” Thank you to all Eagle who participated. We hope you’ll patronize these popular and successful businesses.

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100 Best in the Region

Winners 2014

ANIMAL HOSPITAL: Best:

Bristol Animal Hospital One Of the Best:

Vergennes Animal Hospital

ANTIQUE SHOP: Best:

Middlebury Antique Center

One Of the Best:

Eighth Elen Farm Antiques

ARTS & CRAFTS Best:

Ben Franklin One Of the Best:

Cacklin’ Hens

AUTO PARTS: Best:

#1 Auto Parts One Of the Best:

CarQuest

BAGELS:

BAKERY:

BOOKSTORE:

Middlebury Bagel & Deli

Best:

One Of the Best:

Bristol Bakery

Bristol Bakery

Best:

VT Bookshop

Rosie’s

One Of the Best:

One Of the Best:

BUSINESS LUNCH:

Best:

Middlebury Bagel & Deli

BAIT & TACK- BANK/CREDIT UNION: LE SHOP: Best:

VT Field Sports One Of the Best:

Rack ‘n Reel

One Of the Best:

Best:

National Bank of Middlebury One Of the Best:

VT Federal Credit Union

Recycled Reading

Best:

Mister Ups One Of the Best:

BREAD: Best:

Fire & Ice

Noonie’s Deli One Of the Best:

Bristol Bakery

CAMPGROUND:

BREAKFAST:

Best:

Best:

Kampersville One Of the Best:

Rosie’s One Of the Best:

Sugar & Spice

D.A.R. State Park

BREAKFAST SANDWICH:

CAR SERVICE CENTER:

Middlebury Bagel & Deli

Brian & Sons Tire

Best:

Best:

THANKS FOR VOTING BEST IN THE REGION! Commercial and Residential Standing Seam • Slate • Copper Wood Shingle Roofing • Complete Metal Work

388-2903

Located behind Goodro Lumber • Route 125, East Middlebury

There’s more to Italy than leaning towers and pizza. Visit Carolyn Costello and John Hamilton of Costello’s Market Inc. in Middlebury’s Marble Works—where the Mediterranean world comes alive in Vermont.

Pictured: Carolyn and John in 2007 at the grand opening of Costello’s Market.

Photo by Mark Brady

SINCERE THANKS TO EAGLE READERS FOR VOTING US “BEST CARPET / FLOORING STORE and BEST PAINT STORE IN THE REGION!

• In-Store Professional Consulting • Benjamin Moore Paint • Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Ceramic • Vinyl • Window Treatments

www.countrysidecarpetandpaint.com

70769

16 Creek Road • Middlebury, VT 05753 • 802-388-6054

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One Of the Best:

County Tire

CARD SHOP: Best:

Kinney Drugs One Of the Best:

VT Bookshop

One Of the Best:

Middlebury Congregational

CIDER & APPLES: Best:

Happy Valley Orchards

CARPET/ FLOORING STORE:

One Of the Best:

Countryside Carpet and Paint

CONVENIENCE STORE:

Best:

One Of the Best:

Distinctive Paint & Interiors

CHILD CARE: Best:

Mary Johnson Children’s Center One Of the Best:

Bristol Family Center

CHIROPRACTOR: Best:

Addison County Chiro Center One Of the Best:

McDaniel Chiropractic Center & Middlebury Chiropractic

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Boyer’s Orchard

Best:

Small City Market

TREE: Best:

Werner Tree Farm One Of the Best:

Russell Christmas Tree Farm

DESSERT: Best:

Rosie’s One Of the Best:

Bristol Bakery

DINER: Best:

The Diner One Of the Best:

Rosie’s

One Of the Best:

Pratt’s Store

CROSS-COUNTRY TRAIL: Best:

Blueberry Hill Inn One Of the Best:

Rikert Nordic Center

CUP OF COFFEE: Best:

Rosie’s One Of the Best:

Bristol Bakery

CUT-YOUROWN CHRISTMAS

DOMESTIC AUTO DEALER: Best:

Foster Motors One Of the Best:

G. Stone Motors

Frank Grabowki of West Rutland at the Downtown Rutland’ Farmers Market. National Farmer’s Market Week kicked off last week.

Photo by Lou Varricchio

One Of the Best:

DOUGHNUTS:

Killington Resort

Middlebury Bagel & Deli

DRIVING RANGE:

Best:

Best:

Ferrisburgh Driving Range One Of the Best:

One Of the Best:

Dunkin Donuts

DOWNHILL SKIING: Best:

Middlebury Snowbowl

CHURCH SUPPER: Best:

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St. Peter’s

Ralph Myre

DRY CLEANER: Best:

Desabrais Laundry

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ELECTRICIAN SERVICE:

One Of the Best:

Glenn Peck Electric

FARM & GARDEN SUPPLY:

Best:

One Of the Best:

Adams Electric

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Best:

Mary Hogan Elementary One Of the Best:

Ferrisburgh Elementary

ETHNIC RESTAURANT: Best:

Magic Wok One Of the Best:

Taste of India

FALL FOLIAGE DRIVE: Best:

Lincoln Gap

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Rt. 125

Best:

Agway One Of the Best:

Martin’s Hardware

FARM TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT: Best:

Broughton’s Farm Supply One Of the Best:

Champlain Valley Equipment

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: Best:

McDonald’s One Of the Best:

Subway

The Midd Summer Festival committee is in the final throws of planning for the fourth annual Midd Summer Festival, to take place in the Historic Marble Works District on Aug. 2, 3 – 7 p.m.

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FIREWORKS: Best:

Bristol 4th of July One Of the Best:

Vergennes 4th of July

FITNESS CLUB:

One Of the Best:

Shaw’s

FURNITURE STORE:

VT Sun

FOREIGN CAR SALES & SERVICE:

Big Barn (Formerly Bub’s Barn)

Best:

One Of the Best:

Middlebury Fitness

FLORIST: Best:

Middlebury Floral and Gifts One Of the Best:

Cole’s & Hawley’s Florist

FOOD MARKET: Best:

Greg’s Meat Market

Best:

Junction Auto Center One Of the Best:

Best:

One Of the Best:

Woodware

Auto Creek

GAS STATION:

FRESH PRODUCE STAND:

McIntyre’s Sunoco

Best:

Best:

One Of the Best:

One Of the Best:

GENERAL STORE:

Middlebury Farmers’ Market Happy Valley Orchards

CoCo

Best:

Pratt’s Store One Of the Best:

Lincoln General Store

GOLF COURSE: Best:

Basin Harbor Club

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One Of the Best:

Neshobe Country Club

HAIR SALON/ BARBER SHOP Best:

Joe’s Barber Shop One Of the Best:

Texture Salon

HARDWARE: Best:

Martin’s Hardware Aubuchon Hardware

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HUNTER’S BREAKFAST: Best:

Rosie’s One Of the Best:

Snap’s

ICE CREAM/ CREEMIE STAND:

Best:

Jackman’s Inc. One Of the Best:

Champlain Valley Plumbing & Heating

Comcast

Best:

Autumn Gold One Of the Best:

One Of the Best:

LIVE MUSIC SPOT:

Village Creemie Stand Goodie’s

Best:

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Best:

Keith Betourney

HOME HEATING & OIL CO.

One Of the Best:

Hannoush Jewelers

Middlebury Union High School Vergennes Union High School

GMAVT

Best:

Mark Raymond

One Of the Best:

Best:

JEWELRY STORE:

HIGH SCHOOL: Best:

One Of the Best:

INSURANCE AGENCY: Best:

Foote’s Insurance & Laberge Insurance One Of the Best:

Bourdon Insurance

Two Brothers Tavern One Of the Best:

51 Main at the Bridge

LOCAL PARADE: Best:

Bristol 4th of July One Of the Best:

Vergennes Memorial Day

Best:

Goodro Lumber

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER:

One Of the Best:

Rk Miles & Martin’s Hardware

BE SURE TO STOP IN SOON TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW RENOVATIONS!

Best:

Middlebury Inn Swift House Inn & Blue Spruce Motel

Bailing swithgrass at Meach Cove Farm in Shelburne, Vt.: Grass biomass like this could make a sizeable contribution to some of Vermont’s heating needs by the year 2050.

LUMBER YARD/BUILDING SUPPLY:

HOTEL/MOTEL/INN/B&B One Of the Best:

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MAPLE SYRUP: Best:

Dakin Farm One Of the Best:

Maple Meadows Farm

MARINA & MARINE DEALER: Best:

Marine Plus One Of the Best:

Tom’s Marine Service

MUSIC/CDS: Best:

VT Bookshop One Of the Best:

Walmart

Congratulations to the Middlebury Union High School Class of 2014. This year’s high school commencement was held Saturday, June 14, at the Middlebury Memorial Sports Center.

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OFFICE SUPPLY/PHOTOCOPY SHOP Best:

Kimball Office Products One Of the Best:

PAINT STORE:

PANCAKES:

Countryside Carpet & Paint

One Of the Best:

Best:

One Of the Best:

Main St. Stationary

Martin’s Hardware

Best:

Rosie’s

One Of the Best:

Paramount Theatre

PHARMACY: Best:

Marbleworks Pharmacy

The Diner

PET KENNEL:

One Of the Best:

PERFORMING ARTS STAGE:

Comfort Hill Kennel

PIE:

Best:

Town Hall Theater

Best:

One Of the Best:

Wag-on-Inn

Kinney Drugs Best:

Rosie’s One Of the Best:

Bristol Bakery

Vermont Sun Fitness Center owner Steve Hare stands alongside a suspension PV sun tracker at the business’ Middlebury location on Exchange Street.

Photo by Lou Varricchio

Two Brothers Tavern

Thank You! ‘Eagle Readers’ for voting us the Best Tire Center in the region!

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Two Brothers is honored to have been voted in the past: Best Tavern & Bar Best Live Entertainment Best Beer & Ale Best Dessert Thank You!

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PIZZA: Best:

Cubbers One Of the Best:

Nino’s

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICE Best:

Champlain Valley Plumbing & Heating One Of the Best:

J.W. & D.E Ryan

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POST OFFICE: REAL ESTATE Best: AGENCY: Vergennes

One Of the Best:

Bristol

PUBLIC LIBRARY: Best:

Ilsley Public Library One Of the Best:

Bixby Memorial Library

Best:

Lang, Mclaughry Real Estate One Of the Best:

Addison County Real Estate

REDEMPTION CENTER: Best:

Middlebury Discount Beverage

One Of the Best:

Vergennes Redemption Center

RETAIL CLOTHING STORE: Best:

TJMAXX One Of the Best:

Clay’s

One Of the Best:

Black Sheep Bistro

ROOFER: Best:

Murphy’s Metals One Of the Best:

Friend Construction

SANDWICH: ROMANTIC DINNER: Best:

Fire & Ice

Best:

Subway One Of the Best:

Noonie’s Deli

SEAFOOD: Best:

Costello’s One Of the Best:

Fire & Ice

SEPTIC SERVICE: Best:

Clark/Wright Septic One Of the Best:

Dundon

SHOE STORE: Best:

On Sunday, July 27, at 1 p.m. explore the history and views from the Lake Champlain Bridge on the first of three summer guided walks offered by the Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vermont, and Crown Point State Historic Site in Crown Point, N.Y. Pictured: The first pedestrians to cross the new Champlain Bridge in 2011.

Photo by Lou Varricchio

Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel

One Of the Best:

Olympia

SKI SHOP: Best:

Ski Haus One Of the Best:

Alpine Shop

SNOWMOBILE SALES/ SERVICE: Best:

Champlain Valley Motorsports One Of the Best:

Dan Turco & Sons

SNOWMOBILE TRAIL: Best:

VAST

STEAKS: Best:

Fire & Ice One Of the Best:

Black Sheep Bistro

SUNDAY BRUNCH: Best:

Rosie’s One Of the Best:

Papa Nick’s

SWIMMING HOLE: Best:

East Middlebury Gorge One Of the Best:

Bartlett Falls

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