18 NOVEMBER 2009 THE NORTH STAR MONTHLYwww.northstarmonthly.com NOVEMBER 2009 197th AnnualAUTUMN on <strong>the</strong> GREENHeld Oct. 4, 2009 on <strong>the</strong> Danville GreenPhotosbyJim Ashley
20 NOVEMBER 2009 THE NORTH STAR MONTHLYFIRST ANNUALINVITATIONALMANURE-SPREADINGFESTIVAL 2009Darryl Masure, Bradford, driving his Belgian/Percheron cross team, Samson, 7 yrs., and Janina, 9 yrs. (on driver’sleft).Abeautiful Sunday in Septembersaw <strong>the</strong> first invitational manurespreadingfestival, organized andhosted by Mark Cohen at his PovertyHill farm in St. Johnsbury. Four teamsplus a classic John Deere tractor participatedin <strong>the</strong> event, which drew an appreciativeaudience of about 35 people.Mrs. Virginia Frye and Mrs. Donna Haleorganized a sit-down dinner for all.Left: <strong>The</strong> Shire Horses Maxi, 8 yrs. (on driver’s left), and Rusty, 5 yrs., driven by owner Jean Simpson of Danville. Right: Tim Hodges, Danville, with his ClevelandBay/Suffolk Punch crosses, Nellie, 5 yrs., and John (center), 5 yrs., hitched three abreast with 6-year-old Percheron gelding Pete (on driver’s left).BUILDINGSUPPLYInsulatingnow cansaveyoumoneythis winterWe Carry Insulation for:• Walls • Attics • Floors • Ceilings1410 RT2 WEST l WEST DANVILLE, VT 05873MON-FRI 7-5, SAT 8-1 l (802) 684-3622 l FAX (802) 684-3697Gordon Hale, Hardwick, driving Percheron geldings Peterson, 12 yrs., and Richard, 11 yrs. (ondriver’s left), owned by Bert Frye of Danville.Holiday CardsBuy 3, get <strong>the</strong> 4thFREEVermont LifeCalendars25% OffExpressoBook MachineCOMING SOON!AUTHORSEMINARSEvery Friday Nightin November at 6:00BOOKS COFFEE CONVERSATIONFull Service Coffee & Espresso BarCustomer Wireless Available394 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT • 802-748-3551Monday - Friday 7-7 • Saturday 9-7 • Sunday 9-5Come seewire bins stuffedwith yarn.Knit thosemittens now!443 Railroad Street #2St. Johnsbury9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.802-748-WOOL (9665)Check us out at:northstarmonthly.com