ARTISANS OF DUMMERSTON

Exhibit

Sponsored by the Dummerston Historical Society

AUGUST 13–OCTOBER 8, 2023

Opening Reception dates to be announced. Also on display is Chuck Fish’s amazing collection of cameras and other gear representing photographic practices of past and present.

Sunday, August 13, 2-4 p.m.

July Quarterly Meeting: The July quarterly meeting was a grand tribute to Don Hazelton, lifelong Dummerstonian whose apples, strawberries, and maple syrup made Dummerston Center an important part of regional agriculture for decades. But Don is remembered as much for his kindness and public service. His good heart, his tractor, and his sound judgment solved many a problem for his neighbors. An attempt to pay him embarrassed him and he would refuse. A number of homes stayed warm because of the work he and his friends did with the church’s Wood Pantry, bringing firewood to those in need. Family and many friends gathered at the Schoolhouse to honor him and wish him well in retirement.

Artisans of Dummerston Exhibit: The Dummerston Historical Society invites you to view a very special exhibit representing artwork/crafts of Dummerston residents which will be held from August 13th – October 8th. Please see details are in an accompanying article by Gail Sorenson.

Heat Pumps and Exterior Door: Two heat pumps have recently been installed by Dead River Company. Also, a thank you to Brian Lewis who has replaced our leaky old door on the east side of the building with a fine new one. No more frigid drafts. Hooray! Our appreciation, again, to the selectboard for their

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Sponsors

Paul & Jody Normandeau

Cindy Wilcox

Michelle Cherrier & Philip Goepp

Eleanora Patterson & Gordon Faison continued support in allocating ARPA Funds for these projects.

Open Hours: Our Schoolhouse will be open every Sunday this summer, from 2-4 p.m., starting in July. Other hours can be arranged by appointment by contacting Muriel Taylor at kiddsing2772@gmail.com. We hope you will come and enjoy our exciting new exhibits. Donations, Participation and Welcome: The Dummerston Historical Society always welcomes donations of historical interest to Dummerston and we encourage you to join us in 2023 as a member, a volunteer, a participant in our programs, or as a viewer of our exhibits. Find more information and videos of recent programs at www.dummerstonhistoricalsociety.org. (Please note that you do not need to be a member of the Historical Society to attend any of our functions.) Our Schoolhouse is handicapped accessible. You are always welcome.

Jean Momaney’s recipe for cooking rabbit, raccoon or squirrel (From the Dummerston P.T.F.O.’s cookbook, What’s Cooking in Dummerston, Vermont, compiled for the second annual Dummerston School Fair, June 1, 1974)

2 lb. cut up rabbit, raccoon, or squirrel

¼ cup flour, 2 tsp. salt black pepper to taste

¼ cup fat or oil

1 sliced onion

4 bouillon cubes or instant broth pkgs.

4 cups boiling water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll meat pieces in ¼ cup flour, salt, and pepper. In skillet cook onion until tender. Remove onion. Brown meat pieces well. Arrange meat in Dutch Oven. Add onions. Add bouillon cubes to boiling water. Pour over meat. Bake until tender 1-1/2–2 hours. Serves 8. Thanks, Jean. Good hunting, all!