2009 Fall Guide

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TriState Pennysaver News • Vermont News Guide

Berkshire PennySaver • Yankee Shopper

2009

2009 Fall Guide A Hersam Acorn Newspapers publication 3

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A Hersam Acorn Newspapers Publication

Jen Hathaway, cover designMelissa Miller, page design

TriState Pennysaver News109 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201

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Vermont News Guide99 Bonnet Street, Manchester, VT 05254

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Renee Tassone, General Manager

Index

Taste of the Berkshires ........................................... 4

Some Things are Worth Saving ........................... 5

Places To SeeThings To Do ..................................................... 6-46

Dining Section .......................................................23

A Little Bit of Britain in Bennington ............... 24

Pack a Healthy Punch .......................................... 29

Candy Crafts .......................................................... 30

Fall Driving Map ................................................... 35

Fall Lodging ............................................................ 37

Let’s Go Antiquing! .........................................40-41

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– Beth Traver Adolphus

Beauty stirs us to cre-ate and celebrate, and the beauty of fall in New England is legend-

ary worldwide. Back in 1947, the magnificent foliage of the season inspired the leadership of the North Adams, Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to create a celebration in which both residents and visitors could share – the Fall Foliage Festival.

Over the years, many of the festival’s events have come and gone (air shows, hockey games, boxing exhibitions, pet shows and the like), but the Fall Foliage Festival Parade has always been at the celebration’s heart. This year, the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and the City of North Adams will present the Fall Foliage Festival Parade on Sunday, October 4. The parade’s theme – “Taste of the Berkshires” – will celebrate the diverse flavors found within Northern Berkshire County.

“The parade theme, ‘Taste of the Berkshires,’ ... gives us a chance to salute the independently-owned restaurants that are attracting tourists and local folks here in Northern Berkshire,” says Rod Bunt, Fall Foliage Festival Parade Committee Director. “As an added bonus, the food theme should creatively inspire float builders and other groups entering the parade this year.”

Some of the creations to watch for include floats with lobster and ice cream themes, as well as an apple pie machine which reportedly will churn out pies after being fed apples via a conveyor belt. Prizes ranging from $200 to $400 will be awarded to the parade’s best.

In addition to the floats, the parade will include an array of marching bands, banners and other marching units, as well as the world famous Budweiser Clydesdayles. They are scheduled to make several appear-ances in North Adams in the week leading up to the parade, and the eight-horse hitch will be harnessed to pull the famous red beer wagon for the entire parade route.

The parade will step off this year at 1 p.m. from the Wal-Mart park-ing lot and continue down Curran Highway before winding through downtown North Adams. According to parade organizers, 25,000 to 33,000 spectators are expected, depending on the weather.

A number of community events have been organized as part of the Fall Foliage Festival, many of which are family-focused. A Children’s Road Race will be held on September 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Noel Field Athletic Complex. The Annual Children’s Parade on October 2 at 5 p.m. encourages area children to make costumes and march in their own parade; no child is ever turned away. Western Gateway Heritage State Park will offer a Fall Foliage Festival Family Day on September 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with entertainment, refreshments, games and attractions.

Other events include the Sixth Annual Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival which will feature approximately 20 local and regional crafters who generally offer their wares for under $100. Handmade woodcraft, watercolor paintings, natural and beaded jewelry, dog clothing and accessories, photography, crocheted and knitted items and more will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 26 along Main Street. Also scheduled that day is a Fall Foliage Charity Bed Race at noon (yes, they really will race beds down Main Street). A Fall Foliage Ziti Supper will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary Parish Center on September 27, and the Annual 5k Road Race will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 4. The North Adams Farmers’ Market will also run 8 a.m. to noon on both Saturday, September 26 and Saturday, October 3. These are just the official Chamber of Commerce sponsored events; other organizations hold their own celebratory events as well.

For more information on the Fall Foliage Festival, call Christine Hoyt at 413-499-4000, extension 26 or Rod Bunt at 413-664-6180 or visit www.fallfoliageparade.com.

FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL PARADE CELEBRATES

“Taste of the Berkshires”

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–Beth Traver Adolphus

Every now and then, a small town is able to save a piece of its history. It is never easy, and the restoration and rejuvenation of Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York which began roughly 30 years ago continues today. In the late 1800s, when Martin Hubbard built his hall, such opera houses could be found throughout the country in small villages much like Cambridge. Washington County used to boast at least six; today, Hubbard Hall is the sole survivor.

Once home to traveling road shows, church ben-efits, local concerts, dress balls, town meetings and high school graduations, the hall is now a cultural hub, providing Cambridge and the surrounding communities with musical concerts, theater, dance programs and numerous art, craft and performance classes for all ages. The first floor of this Victorian architectural gem houses The Village Store Co-Op (a member run, not-for-profit food co-op), The Village Store (a general store with clothing, toys, housewares and gifts) and The Valley Artisans’ Market (a gallery displaying the works of regional artists and craftspeople).

In keeping with its mission as a mentoring com-pany, the Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall holds open auditions, welcoming complete novices to seasoned professionals. This fall, the company will present Henrik Ibsen’s classic, A Doll’s House, on the hall’s Main Stage from November 13 through December 6. Prior to that, from October 30 to November 1, the Hubbard Hall Youth Theater Group will present Arthur Kopit’s Chamber Music, a long one-act play that depicts the meeting of the women’s ward in an asylum during which they try to plan how to address a suspected impending attack from the men’s ward. Attending the meeting are women who believe themselves to be Susan B. Anthony, Joan d’Arc, silent film star Pearl White, Mrs. Mozart, explorer Osa Johnson, pilot Amelia Earhart, Queen Isabella of Spain and author Gertrude Stein.

This season’s musical offerings include Bambouk: A Clown Extravaganza

(Otto & Louis: a Comedic Cabaret) on September 19; I’ve Known Rivers, with baritone Steven Marking and pianist Lincoln Mayorga, on September 26; and Classical Sax, with saxophonist Harry White and pianist Todd Sisley on October 9. Hubbard Hall will also host the New York State Annual Sacred Harp Convention on October 17 and 18, preceded by a Shape Note “Sacred Harp” Singing class on September 15. Hubbard Hall Projects’ Films Plus will present a screening of Awake My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp, a documentary about this haunt-

ing form of a capella, shape note hymn singing, on September 11.

Hubbard Hall will also offer other one-day work-shops to visitors and residents. Ever wished you could be on Who’s Line Is It Anyway? Then check out Hubbard Hall’s The Art of Improv. So You Want to Play the Mandolin will appeal to musical types, while others can unleash creative urges through the Fabric Altered Books workshop.

In addition to a wide range of dance classes – from ballet and hip hop to Irish step and the dances of India – Hubbard Hall will offer a Contra Dance on October 25, with music by the Cambridge Dance Orchestra. The old-fashioned and new-fangled con-tra dances, squares and circle dances will be fol-lowed by a potluck supper.

Even in its heyday, Martin Hubbard could not have predicted the current success of Hubbard Hall. The

recovery of this local treasure is an example to all of the towns and vil-lages that seek to reclaim their pasts and enrich their futures.

Those traveling to Hubbard Hall can’t get there without driving on scenic country roads. Hubbard Hall is located in the quiet farmland community of Cambridge, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Upper Hudson River. By car, it is approximately one hour from Albany, New York and Williamstown, Massachusetts, 45 minutes from Saratoga, New York and 35 minutes from Manchester, Vermont. For more information about Hubbard Hall’s performances or programs, call 518-677-2495.

Some Things Are Worth Saving: Hubbard Hall Shines As Brilliantly As Ever

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FARMS/AGRICULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Adams Family Farm15 Higley Hill Road in Wilmington, Vermont802-464-3762 Rain or shine, this sixth generation working farm offers the “ulti-mate agricultural experience,” says the Boston Sunday Globe. The farm offers wagon rides, agricultural demonstrations, hay rides, bonfire parties (with music, s’mores and ghost stories), shepherding demonstrations, pony rides, a corn maze, Halloween Happenings and other special events. Reservations required for some activities. Open through October 31, 10am-5pm (Farm Store and Quilt and Fiber Arts Loft open daily, year-round, from 10am-5pm). The farm grounds are closed Mondays and Tuesdays.www.adamsfamilyfarm.com

Billings Farm & MuseumRoute 12 & River Road in Woodstock, Vermont802-457-2355

The Billings Farm & Museum is keeping alive the spirit and val-ues of Vermont’s rural past. The farm dates back to 1871, when native Vermonter Frederick Billings set out to build a farm and forestry operation that would serve future generations as a model of wise stewardship. His farm flourished and, today, is still a first-class working farm, operating with a museum of Vermont’s rural heritage. The Billings Farm & Museum operates in partnership with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, the only national park to tell the story of conservation history and the evolv-ing nature of land stewardship in America. Those visiting can get to know the farm’s animals through interactive programs and activi-ties and can try their hands at actual farm work. The farm offers a large number of events, including Time Travel Days, Foodways Fridays, Traditional Craft Saturdays, Ice Cream Sundays, Wagon Ride Weekends, a quilt exhibit, a pumpkin and apple celebration, a harvest weekend, Halloween activities and more. The farm is open through October 31st, 10am to 5pm.www.billingsfarm.org

Cabot Creamery2878 Main Street in Cabot, Vermont888-792-2268

Visit Cabot’s Visitors’ Center in Cabot Village, home of Cabot’s famous cheddar cheese, and take a factory tour. The guided tour tells the history of Cabot Creamery and a little something about the agricultural history of Vermont. After the video, take a walk down the hall to view Cabot’s award-winning cheese being made. Following the tour ($2 per person over twelve years of age), nibble Cabot’s many varieties of cheeses, including the World’s Best Cheddar and Best Flavored Cheddar. The visit will include a Cabot Critters Coloring Book and weekly specials on selected cheese prod-ucts. Call to confirm cheese-making days. Large groups welcome with reservations. Open daily through October from 9am-5pm. www.cabotcheese.com

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Hilltop Orchards and Furnace Brook Winery 508 Canaan Road in Richmond, Massachusetts800-833-6274

Furnace Brook Winery, Berkshire’s first farm winery, is located at Hilltop Orchards, a 200-acre family fruit farm. Taste their award-winning wines and ciders. The Normandy Gazebo offers wines by-the-glass and a menu in an open air environment overlooking the orchards and the Berkshire Hills. Hilltop Orchards, established in the early 1900s, today produces over 27 varieties of apples, plums, pears and grapes and is the largest producer of fresh apple cider in the Berkshires. The Hilltop Orchards Farm Store stocks fresh baked goods, local produce and cheeses, as well as apples, cider and cider doughnuts. Pick your own apples through the end of the harvest in October. Hiking, biking, picnicking and guided hikes are also offered. The orchards and winery are open Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm.www.hilltoporchards.com

GALLERIES/VISUAL ARTS

Bennington Arts Guild Gallery103 South Street at the Four Corners, Bennington, Vermont802-442-7838

The Bennington Arts Guild is a cooperative run by artists from Bennington and the surrounding communities with the common goal of providing a viable market for, and bringing public attention to, fine art and fine craft produced in the area. Membership is open to artists throughout the greater Bennington area. Bennington Arts Guild Gallery is open Sunday 12pm-4pm and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm.www.benningtonartsguild.com

Bennington Center for ArtsRoute 9 just west of Bennington, Vermont802-442-7158

The Bennington Center for the Arts is known primarily for its fine arts galleries of nature-inspired and Native American art. It has, over the years, acquired a wonderful collection of sculpture, weav-ings, pottery and carvings. These works represent the beauty of wild-life, landscapes and the culture and history of Native Americans. It houses the award-winning Oldcastle Theatre and the Laumeister Galleries, which feature rotating art exhibits and art sales. It is also home to the Vermont Covered Bridge Museum. Bennington Center for the Arts includes a museum shop, a main theater and a covered bridge theater, as well as a visitors’ information center. Open 10am-5pm Wednesday through Monday. www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts28 Renne Avenue in Pittsfield, Massachusetts413-499-9348

The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts is a community arts center housed in a historic building in downtown Pittsfield. Inside is a gallery and performance area, workshops and artists’ studios. The center features current work of local and regional artists and craft-speople, both well known and emerging. This community arts center also features performances and readings by a variety of musicians, dancers, actors and poets. Nine individual artist rental studios are housed in the Lichtenstein Center, joining over 40 other working artist studios in downtown Pittsfield to create a thriving creative community. Local teaching artists lead a variety of classes, including ceramics, tap dancing, life drawing, tai chi and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon-5pm.www.culturalpittsfield.com

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MASS MoCA 1040 MASS MOCA Way in North Adams, Massachusetts413-662-2111

MASS MoCA is an extraor-dinary project converting a 27-building historic mill complex in the Berkshire Mountains into a multi-dis-ciplinary center for visual, performing and media arts. More than a static display hall, MASS MoCA provides space, tools and time for art-ists, cultural institutions and businesses working in sculp-ture, theater, dance, film, digital media and music. With annual attendance of

120,000, it ranks among the most visited institutions in the United States dedicated to new art. Hours are 11am-5pm (closed Tuesdays), then 10am-6pm daily from June 26-September 9. MASS MoCA offers public tours hourly between 11am and 4 pm on weekends and at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 4pm weekdays. www.massmoca.org

Southern Vermont Arts CenterWest Road in Manchester, Vermont802-362-1405

Vermont’s oldest cultural organization, the Southern Vermont Arts Center is located in Manchester, Vermont in a National Historic Trust Mansion. The Arts Center’s ten galleries feature classic and contemporary art on view and for sale. Its 407 acres are situated on the slope of Mount Equinox and offer hiking trails, a botany trail, sculpture gardens and an indoor/outdoor café. In addition, art classes and performances of music and dance are offered in renovated facilities. The Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum is a stun-ning Hugh Newell Jacobsen-designed fine arts facility to display the Arts Center’s 800-piece permanent collection and special traveling exhibitions from the nation’s finest museums. Open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday, 10-5pm, and Sunday, 12-5pm. The cen-ter is also home to a number of festivals and events. www.svac.org

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts413-458-2303

The Clark is a dynamic institution welcoming visitors year-round to experience outstanding European and American art in a beautiful, rural setting. Surrounded by 140 acres of woodlands, meadows and hiking trails, the Clark’s intimately scaled galleries are home to an exceptional collection. Opened in 1955 by Singer sewing machine heir Robert Sterling Clark and his wife, Francine, the Clark is renowned for its French Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro and especially Pierre-Auguste Renoir, with more than 30 paintings by the artist. The collection is also rich in American paintings by Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Frederic Remington

and Mary Cassatt; Italian and Northern Renaissance masterpieces; portraits and landscapes by European masters; and an extraordinary collection of silver, porcelain and furniture. The Clark also features two new galleries and houses the Williamstown Art Conservation Center in its Stone Hill Center, newly opened last year. The Clark offers a lively variety of events and programs for all ages including concerts, films, family activities, gallery talks and after-hours events. Most public events, including family days and summer band concerts, are free of charge. Food is available year-round. Trails of varying lengths and dif-ficulty cross the property and offer spectacular views of Williamstown and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Picnic tables and benches dot the landscape, inviting visitors to relax and enjoy the surrounding hills. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm. www.clarkart.edu

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Williams College Museum of Art15 Lawrence Hall Drive off of Main Street, Route 2 in Williamstown, Massachusetts413-597-2429

One of the finest college art museums in the country, the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) houses 13,000 works that span the history of art. Within the broad range of time periods and cultures represented, the collection emphasizes modern and contemporary art, American art from the late 18th century to the present and the art of world cultures. In addition to displaying works from the permanent collection, the museum organizes loan exhibitions of outstanding works from other collections. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 1-5pm. Admission is free, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.www.wcma.org

GARDENS, NATURE PRESERVES & PARKS

Ashintully Gardens Sodem Road in Tyringham, Massachusetts413-298-3239

Ashintully (Gaelic meaning “on the brow of the hill”) was the name given to the original 1,000-acre estate assembled in the early 20th century by Egyptologist and two-time state representative Robb de Peyster Tytus from three farms in Tyringham and additional land in Otis. In 1937, noted contemporary composer John McLennan, Jr. acquired the estate, later moving into the farmhouse at the bot-tom of the hill and renovating the nearby barn into a music studio. McLennan created, over the course of thirty years, Ashintully Gardens. The gardens blend several natural features—a rushing stream, native deciduous trees, a rounded knoll and rising flank-ing meadows—into an ordered arrangement with both formal and informal beauty. Garden features include the Fountain Pond, Pine Park, Rams Head Terrace, Bowling Green, Regency Bridge and Trellis Triptych. Urns, columns and statuary ornament the garden, while foot bridges, foot paths, stone stairs and grassy terraces con-nect various parts of the garden. A half-mile woodland loop trail leads to the ruins of the Marble Palace. From these ruins, visitors can take in a distant view north through the Tyringham Valley. Open June 1st through October 15th on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 1-5pm.www.thetrustees.org/pages/251_ashintully_gardens.cfm

Berkshire Botanical GardenJunction of Routes 183 and 102 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts413-298-3926

Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG) offers visitors a peaceful refuge of natural beauty, stunning display gardens, exciting com-munity events and informative classes for all ages and levels of skill

and knowledge. The collections (over 3,000 species and varieties) emphasize plants that thrive in the Berkshires and are displayed in an informal, country setting. The display gardens are laid out on a residential scale to inspire and inform the home gardener. The garden also serves as a gathering place for community events, wed-dings, meetings and classes. Display gardens open 10am-5pm daily, May through Columbus Day.www.berkshirebotanical.org

Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond Road off of Route 80 in Grafton, New York518-658-2055

Dyken Pond is the principal headwaters of the Poestenkill and the largest lake on the Rensselaer Plateau. Its historic dam was built in 1902 by Manning Paper Company and regulated the stream flow powering machinery along the Poestenkill to Troy. Manning Paper Company donated its land holdings to Rensselaer County in 1973. Since that time, Rensselaer County has owned and operated this living watershed as an ecological teaching unit as well as a low-use recreation area. Thirty-three ecological communities offer an excit-ing blend of places to explore and enjoy. The park has five miles of trail on county-owned lands and two miles of trail on privately owned conservation lands. No motorized vehicles, mountain bik-ing, horseback riding, barbecues or swimming permitted. There is a non-motor boat launch near the parking lot. Call ahead to assure vehicle access to launch. Dogs are welcomed on leashes. Open daily during daylight hours.www.dykenpond.org

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Green Mountain National ForestForest Supervisor, 231 North Main Street in Rutland, Vermont802-747-6700

The Green Mountain National Forest follows the backbone of Vermont north from the Massachusetts border, all the way to the Appalachian Gap. It was established in 1932 after uncontrolled logging, fire and flooding ravaged the State of Vermont. Today, the Green Mountain National Forest has grown—tract by tract—to almost 400,000 acres that stretch across nearly two-thirds the length of Vermont. The mission of the Forest is to sustain, protect and enhance forest ecosystems. The Appalachian and Long Trails, which extend along the ridgeline of the Green Mountains, are part of its 312 miles of trails. Within the forest’s boundaries are cold streams and beaver ponds famous for brook and rainbow trout fishing. Other activities include birding, berry picking, canoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and scenic drives.http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/greenmountain/htm/green-mountain/g_home.htm

Lake ParanHoughton Street in North Bennington, Vermont802-442-2422

Peaceful and beautiful, Lake Paran offers swimming, picnicking and fishing, as well as a bath house, snackbar, charcoal grills and canoe rentals. Certified life guards are on duty during peak swim-ming times. An evening summer concert series is offered on select weekends. Daily admission. Lake Whitingham/Harriman ReservoirWilmington/Whitingham, Vermont

Lake Whitingham, also known as Harriman Reservoir, is Vermont’s largest recreational lake wholly within its borders, fully eight miles long from north to south, with over 28 miles of undeveloped shore-line. The lake was formed by the construction of the Harriman Dam, named for Henry I. Harriman, the engineer under whom it was constructed in 1923 by the New England Power Company. This large earthen dam stands 200 feet tall, 1,200 feet across and a quarter of a mile wide at its base. By the dam is the “glory hole,” an enormous 60-foot spillway shaped like a gigantic morning glory. Boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking are all available around the lake. It is maintained by the New England Power Company at no cost to the public.www.thisisvermont.com/storywaters.html

The Long TrailGreen Mountains, Vermont

Built by the Green Mountain Club between 1910 and 1930, the Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. It follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border as it crosses Vermont’s highest peaks. It was the inspiration for the Appalachian Trail, which coin-cides with it for one hundred miles in the southern third of the state. Although the Long Trail is known as Vermont’s “footpath in the wilderness,” its character may more accurately be described as back-country. The trail climbs rugged peaks and passes pristine ponds, alpine bogs, hardwood forests and swift streams. It is steep in some places, muddy in others and rugged in most. Novice and expert alike will enjoy the varied terrain. With its 270-mile footpath, 175 miles of side trails and nearly 70 primitive shelters, the Long Trail offers endless hiking opportunities for the day hiker, weekend overnighter and extended backpacker. The Long Trail is marked by two-by-six-inch white blaz-es. Intersections are usually marked with signs. Double blazes may mark important turns. Side trails are blazed in blue and signed.www.greenmountainclub.org/page.php?id=2

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Merck Forest & Farmland CenterRoute 315 Rupert Mountain Road in Rupert, Vermont 802-394-7836

Merck Forest and Farmland Center’s mission is to teach and demon-strate the benefits of innovative, sustainable management of forest and farmland. The purpose of the farm is to demonstrate modern, sustainable approaches to agriculture while producing maple syrup, organic vegetables, flowers and herbs and raising livestock for meat, eggs, wool and dairy products. These are sold at Merck’s farm stand, through its Community-Supported Agriculture program and at three local farmers’ markets. Timber products include hardwood logs for furniture, veneer, flooring and other products. Merck Forest and Farmland Center has several relatively rare types of forest com-munities, which provide valuable wildlife habitats and allow for scientific research. Merck has a number of trails, camp sites and educational programs. Open year-round, dawn to dusk.www.merckforest.com

Pember Nature Preserve/Pember Museum of Natural HistoryPreserve located on Route 22, eight miles south of Granville, New YorkMuseum located at 33 West Main Street in Granville, New York518-642-1515

The Pember Nature Preserve, donated to the Pember Library and Museum in 1979, encompasses 125 acres of forest, wetland and fields on both sides of Black Creek, a tributary of the Battenkill. The mission of the Pember Nature Preserve is to provide a refuge for the region’s native wildlife and plant species. Visitors to the marsh walk on elevated walkways and over a footbridge spanning Black Creek. An observation platform at the edge of Black Creek allows for the observation of wetland wildlife. In 1987, the Granville School District deeded the Porter Schoolhouse to the Pember Library and Museum for use as a nature education center. The Porter Schoolhouse is one point of entry to the preserve; the other is on South Grimes Hill Road. Seven nature trails are available year-round from dawn to dusk. Trail maps at both entrances. www.pembermuseum.com/preserve.shtml The Pember Library and Museum were established in 1909 by Franklin Tanner Pember and his wife, Ellen Wood Pember. Both institutions continue to operate in the building designed and built for that purpose. Franklin Pember was an entrepreneur, with inter-ests in the fur trade, oil fields and orange groves. From boyhood he was interested in the natural world and collected mounted birds and mammals, bird nests and eggs, shells, insects, plants, rocks and minerals. This collection became the basis of the museum. Open year-round Tuesday-Friday from 1-5pm and Saturday from 10am-3pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.www.pembermuseum.com


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Somerset Reservoir Somerset Road off of Route 9 on Searsburg Mountain, Vermont

Just shy of 1,600 acres in size, this is the first of a series of large reservoirs utilizing the Deerfield River for electrical power. The south end of the reservoir, just after the dam, has a parking lot with public toilets. Below the parking lot is a boat launch suitable for motorized and man-powered vessels. To the right of the launch a series of picnic tables and stone fireplaces provide opportunities for a day of picnicking with views of the opposite shoreline. The shore-line varies from grassy around the dam to brushy and forested as one progresses north. By canoe, fishing hidden inlets for rainbow trout, walleyed pike and bass are possible. Note: Only swim in des-ignated spots. The area is open to day use between 6am and 9:30pm. www.thisisvermont.com/sto-rywaters.html

STATE PARKS AND OTHER WILDERNESS PRESERVES

MassachusettsBeartown State Forest on Blue Hill Road in Monterey. 413-528-0904.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/bear.htmCanoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, off of Holmes Road in Pittsfield. 413-637-0320.http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Canoe_Meadows/index.phpField Farm on Sloan Road in South Williamstown. 413-458-3135.www.berkshireweb.com/trustees/field.htmlGlendale Falls on Clark Wright Road in Middlefield. 413-684-0148.


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www.thetrustees.org/pages/305_glendale_falls.cfmGoose Pond on Cooper Creek Road in Lee. 413-298-3239.www.thetrustees.org/pages/306_goose_pond_res-ervation.cfmHopkins Memorial Forest at the intersection of Bulkley Street and Northwest Hill Road in Williamstown. 413-597-4353.www.williams.edu/CES/hopkins.htmKennedy Park on Route 7A in Lenox.Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management

Area on Jug End Road in Egremont. 413-528-0330.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/juge.htmLilac Park on Main Street (Route 7A) in Lenox. 413-637-3646.McLennan Reservation on Fenn Road in Tyringham and Otis. 413-298-3239.www.berkshireweb.com/trustees/mclennan.htmlMonument Mountain Reservation on Route 7 in Great Barrington. 413-298-3239.www.berkshireweb.com/trustees/monument.htmlMountain Meadow Preserve on Mason Street in

Williamstown. 413-298-3239.www.thetrustees.org/pages/333_mountain_meadow_preserve.cfmMt. Greylock State Reservation Visitor’s Center on Rockwell Road in Lanesboro. 413-499-4262.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/mgry.htmNatural Bridge State Park on McCauley Road off of Route 8 in North Adams. 413-663-6392.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/nbdg.htmNotchview Reservation on Old Route 9 (off of current Route 9) in Windsor. 413-298-3239.www.berkshireweb.com/trustees/notchview.htmlOctober Mountain State Forest on Woodland Road in Lee. 413-243-1778.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/octm.htmPittsfield State Forest on Cascade Street in Pittsfield. 413-442-8992.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/pitt.htmPleasant Valley Sanctuary on West Mountain Road in Lenox. 413-637-0320.www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Pleasant_Valley/index.htmlSandisfield State Forest (York Lake) on York Lake Road in Sandisfield. 413-528-0904 in winter, 413-229-8212 summer.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/sand.htm Tolland State Forest on Tolland Road in East Otis. 413-269-6002.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/toll.htm

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Tyringham Cobble on Jerusalem Road in Tyringham. 413-298-3239.www.berkshireweb.com/trustees/cobble.htmlWaconah Falls State Park off of Routes 9 and 8A in Dalton. 413-442-8992.www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/wahf.htmWindsor State Forest on River Road in Windsor. 413-684-0948 or413-268-7098 (off season).www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/wnds.htm

New York StateCherry Plain State Park at 26 State Park Road in Cherry Plain. 518-733-5400 or 518-279-1155.http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=115 Grafton Lakes State Park on Long Pond Road in Grafton. 518-279-1155.http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=116

Southern VermontBomoseen State Park at 22 Cedar Mountain Road in Fair Haven. 802-265-4242.www.vtstateparks.com/htm/bomoseen.cfmEmerald Lake State Park at 65 Emerald Lake Lane in East Dorset. 802-362-1655.www.vtstateparks.com/htm/emerald.cfmJamaica State Park at 285 Salmon Hole Lane in Jamaica. 802-874-4600. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/jamaica.cfm Lake Shaftsbury State Park at 62 Shaftsbury SP Road in Shaftsbury. 802-375-9978.www.vtstateparks.com/htm/shaftsbury.cfmLake St. Catherine State Park at 3034 Vermont Route 30 in Poultney. 802-287-9158.www.vtstateparks.com/htm/catherine.cfmLowell Lake State Park at 1765 Little Pond Road in Londonderry.802-824-4035. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/lowell.cfm Molly Stark Park at 705 Route 9 East in Wilmington. 802-464-5460.www.vtstateparks.com/htm/mollystark.cfmTownshend State Park at 2755 State Forest Road in Townshend. 802-365-7500.www.vtstateparks.com/htm/townshend.cfm Woodford State Park at 142 State Park Road in Bennington. 802-447-7169 summer.www.vtstateparks.com/htm/woodford.cfm

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MUSEUMS/HISTORIC SITES

Bennington Battle Monument15 Monument Circle in Bennington, Vermont802-447-0550

This 306’ dolomite obelisk is Vermont’s tallest structure and was dedicated in 1891 to commemorate the 1777 Battle of Bennington. In 1953, it was restored by the Vermont Historic Site Commission, which now administers it for the state. The monument was con-structed on the site of the Continental arms storehouse, the object of this Revolutionary War battle in which General John Stark led his troops to one of the first major American victories against the British. There are interpretive exhibits, an elevator to the top of the monument and a gift shop. Scenic vistas of Vermont, Massachusetts and New York can be seen from the observation level high within the structure. Open mid-April to October 31st, 9am-5pm daily.http://www.historicvermont.org/bennington/

Bennington Battlefield State Historic SiteRoute 67 between Walloomsac, New York and Vermont state line518- 686-7109

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is the location of a Revolutionary War battle fought in August 1777 between the British forces of General John Burgoyne and Colonel Friedrich Baum against the American forces under Brigadier General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner. British forces underestimated the strength of their enemy, and most of their men were killed or taken prisoner while the Americans sustained smaller losses. The British surrendered on October 17, 1777. The summer season often includes special events and exhibitions. Site includes caretaker’s house (open 1pm to 4pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays), game fields and 276 acres. Open daily May 1st through Labor Day from 10am-7pm. Open week-ends only from Labor Day to Veterans Day, 10am-7pm.www.nysparks.com/sites/info.asp?siteID=3

Bennington MuseumWest Main Street (Vermont Route 9) in Bennington, Vermont802-447-1571

The Bennington Museum was founded as the Bennington Historical Association in 1875 to celebrate Bennington’s Colonial past and, more specifically, to commemorate the historic Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington in 1777. Over time the museum acquired paintings and sculpture by Vermont artists, children’s toys, maps, books and military artifacts. Its Grandma Moses Gallery hold the largest public collection of Grandma Moses art and memorabilia available to the public. It also features: an extensive array of American glass from the 19th to the early 20th century; vintage portraits of early settlers by Ammi Phillips; a unique Ralph Earl townscape; examples of abolitionist newspapers by William Lloyd Garrison; a Windsor writing-arm chair owned by Ira Allen, a founder of Vermont and author of the State’s Constitution; and the world’s largest collection of Bennington pottery. The museum is open daily (except Wednesdays) from 10am-5pm. In addition, the adjacent Hadwen Pavilion and Trails are open to the public free-of-charge. www.benningtonmuseum.org

Cambridge Historical Society & Museum12 Broad Street in Cambridge, New York518-677-5232

This museum was estab-lished in 1929 by the Cambridge Historical Society to preserve the his-tory of Cambridge and the surrounding area for the education and enjoyment of the public. The house is a fine example of Victorian architecture featuring a mansard roof, wrap-around porch and ornate exterior moldings. Displays include Revolutionary and Civil War memora-bilia, fire-fighting exhibits, Cambridge-made (19th century) Baron furniture, china, glassware, antique kitchen utensils, antique hat boxes, spinning wheels, toys, period clothing and more. Tours are given Tuesdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm or by appointment from May 31st to October 18th.www.cambridgenychamber.com/theregion.html

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Chesterwood Estate and Museum4 Williamsville Road just off of Route 183 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts413-298-3579

Sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial, the Minute Man at Concord, Massachusetts and many familiar public monuments, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931) was a leading turn-of-the-century sculptor. In the 1920s, his studio—Chesterwood—provided a retreat from New York’s urban life. Models, studies and full-size sculptures of his famous works, as well as striking contemporary sculptures, are displayed in the studio, museum gallery, summer home and gardens. Open daily from 10am-5pm, May 1st through October 31st, for self-guided tours. www.chesterwood.org

Georgi Museum & Park CenterAdams Lane in Shushan, New York518-854-3773

A collection of Renaissance art, European antiques and Asian collectibles, situated on nine acres of park and gardens along the famous Battenkill trout stream. The art collection is comprised of Italian, Dutch, Flemish, German and French paintings from the fourteenth through the eighteenth centuries. Chinese and Asian tap-estries and Oriental figurines are an added attraction. The Georgi Museum also boasts an extensive mineral collection with samples from as far away as South Africa. Museum grounds are open dawn to dusk. Open Sundays from 1-4pm.www.salem-ny.com/georgi.html

Herman Melville’s Arrowhead780 Holmes Road in Pittsfield, Massachusetts413-442-1793

Arrowhead was the home of Herman Melville from 1850-1863 and where he wrote his most famous work, Moby Dick, along with three other novels, Pierre, The Confidence-Man and Israel Potter, a col-lection of short stories entitled The Piazza Tales, all of his magazine stories and some of his poetry. Arrowhead is now a house museum interpreting the life of the Melville family in the Berkshires. It is owned and operated by the Berkshire County Historical Society. Open daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day from 9:30am-4pm. Tours begin every hour on the hour with the first tour at 10am and the last tour at 3pm. www.mobydick.org

Museum of Black WWII History179 Oak Hill School Road in Pownal, Vermont802-823-5519

This museum was created not to glorify war but to document it—in particular to honor the long-ignored role of African-Americans in the largest worldwide conflict of human history. The museum’s goal is to enlighten visitors about the relatively unknown and unappreci-ated contribution of the 1.1 million African Americans who served in the U.S. military in World War II. More than a collection and display of objects, the museum is a center for ongoing teaching and research on this broad subject. Open Thursday to Monday from 10am-5pm and special hours upon request.www.blackww2museum.org

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The Mount: Edith Wharton’s Estate and Gardens2 Plunkett Street in Lenox, Massachusetts413-551-5111

The Mount—Pulitzer-prize winning author Edith Wharton’s 1902 estate and gardens—is the creation of one of America’s greatest authors. An icon of American architecture and landscape design, The Mount combines English, French and Italian elements with a New England twist. The estate has been extensively restored, with nearly $9 million invested to bring the 42-room mansion and for-mal gardens back to life. Like Jefferson’s Monticello, The Mount is an “autobiographical house,” a telling reflection of her remarkable life and work. Three acres of formal gardens surround the man-sion. Wharton, an authority on European landscape design, created her gardens as architectural compositions, divided into rooms and planned in concert with the house and surrounding natural land-scape. Linger over lunch on the terrace where Wharton entertained notables like Henry James. The Mount is the only U.S. monument to Edith Wharton. Open daily from 10am-5pm.www.edithwharton.org

NaumkeagProspect Hill Road in Stockbridge, Massachusetts413-298-3239

An aura of grand times and gracious living still lingers at Naumkeag. This 26-room gabled mansion, designed by Stanford White in 1885, was the summer home of Joseph Hodges Choate (1832-1917), noted attorney and ambassador to England at the turn of the century. The rooms contain the Choate family’s collection of Chinese export porcelain, antique furniture, elegant rugs and tapestries. Naumkeag is famous for its eight acres of terraced gardens and landscaped grounds surrounded by forty acres of woodland, meadow and

pasture that stretch to the Housatonic River Valley. Open daily Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day from 10am-5pm. Allow a minimum of one hour for the garden or two hours if also taking the house tour.www.thetrustees.org/pages/335_naumkeag.cfm

New England Maple MuseumRoute 7 in Pittsford, Vermont802-483-9414

The New England Maple Museum offers a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history starting with the Native American discovery that maple sap cooked over an open fire produces a sweet syrup. The museum has the most complete collection of sugaring artifacts in existence, from an ancient block of wood with a sap col-lecting gash made by American Indians to modern plastic pipeline. And a trip would not be complete without sampling various grades of maple syrups and mouth-watering Vermont specialty foods in the tasting room. Open daily 8:30am-5:30pm from May 23rd to October 31st.www.maplemuseum.com

North Adams Museum of History and ScienceWestern Gateway Heritage State Park in North Adams, Massachusetts413-664-4700

Housed in a beautifully restored historic freight yard, the North Adams Museum of History and Science portrays a microcosm of America as told through the history of North Adams and the environment of the Northern Berkshires. It provides over 25 exhibit areas on its three floors and includes hands-on discovery rooms, the Solar System Black Light Gallery, the Natural History Center, early social, industrial and railroading history, the Fort Massachusetts Barracks Room and other military exhibits and more. Open 10am-4pm Thursday through Saturday and 1-4pm Sunday May through December. Free admission.www.geocities.com/northadamshistory

Norman Rockwell Museum in StockbridgeRoute 183 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts413-298-4100

Presenting the world’s largest collection of original Rockwell art, his original Stockbridge studio and changing exhibitions featur-ing current and past masters in the field of illustration. Highlights include enduring favorites from Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers, the powerful Four Freedoms and the nostalgic Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas. The Norman Rockwell Archive contains more than 100,000 photographs, letters and other rare memen-tos. Current exhibitions: A Day in the Life: Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge Studio; The Art of Norman Rockwell: Highlights from the Collection; Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers; and Artists in Their Studios. Open daily, 10am-5pm May through October. www.nrm.org


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A Little Bit of Britain in Bennington– Beth Traver Adolphus

There’s a reason people are traveling hundreds of miles for the fish and chips at Lil’ Britain in Bennington, Vermont – it’s bloody brilliant! I’ve been to England and had the original, and I can tell you that you won’t find better on either side of the ocean.

“It’s the common man’s food in England,” says chef and co-owner Kevin Wright, who hails from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

He owns and operates the chip shop with wife and business partner Sarah Wright, who was born in England and comes from a family of entrepreneurs. The two opened the shop in 2008 to “bring a bit of Britain to Vermont.” When Vern’s Fish Fry closed a few years ago, the Wrights seized the opportunity to fill the gap in the fried fish market (though comparing the American fish fry with British fish and chips is like comparing applesauce and orange marmalade).

How do you learn to make perfect fish and chips? Start by taking a course offered by the National Federation of Fish Fryers in England, where fish and chips is serious business. After that it’s trial and error until you get the batter just right. It’s also important to get the proper fish and potatoes, which, according to Kevin, can be difficult.

Kevin and Sarah Wright, the co-owners of Lil’ Britain in Bennington, Vermont.

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While fish and chips are Lil’ Britain’s most popular article, the menu is extensive. It includes other fresh battered items, such as shrimp, scallops, clams strips and chicken (though the latter two are concessions to American tastes), as well as bangers and mash (British sausages with mashed potatoes and gravy) and bangers and chips. Their sausage rolls and meat and veggie pies are made from traditional family recipes; the regular menu offerings are augmented by special pies, such as steak and kidney, vegetable curry and chicken and vegetable curry.

If you really want an authentic British experience, you have to try the mushy peas (rehydrated peas with salt and a “special ingredient”), something like thick pea soup. Other sides include English-style pickled beets, which have a stronger flavor than their American counterparts, chip butty (chips in a buttered roll) mashed potatoes and cole slaw. Lil’ Britain also offers hearty chowders, soups and stews.

Brightly colored packages, tins and cans of British goods, such as biscuits (cookies), candy, “pop,” sauces and the like line the walls of the shop. Expats will feel right at home biting into Walnut Whips, Chocolate Hobnobs and Aero Bars.

A visit to www.lilbritain.com provides visitors with a menu, a partial list of imported products, reviews, a guest book where expats and others sing their praises and a terrific short video, “Lil’ Britain, the Movie.”

Kevin says that the people in Vermont are like those he knew in England – down-to-earth and hardworking – and that the countryside is “drop-dead gorgeous.”

But as people near and far are discovering, around lunchtime nothing looks quite so gorgeous as a plate of that perfect golden fish.

Lil’ Britain, located at 116 North Street in Downtown Bennington, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 802-442-CHIP (802-442-2447) or visit www.lilbritain.com.

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Kevin Wright holding Lil’ Britain’s famous chips.

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(ARA) - Antioxidants work in our bodies to prevent or slow the damage done by free radicals. Like rust on a car, oxidation can damage our cells and may contribute to age-related health problems. Antioxidants are known to provide anti-aging properties and, according to the American Dietetic Association, may even increase immune function and possibly decrease the risk of infection and cancer.

While 70 percent of us are aware of antioxidants and their health ben-efits, most may not know how to easily incorporate high antioxidant foods into our busy, fast-paced lives. Simple solutions for a balanced and healthy lifestyle include eating a diet rich in “functional foods” or foods with a purpose -- foods that offer far-reaching benefits beyond just satiating our appetites -- such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

The good news is there’s no need to sacrifice health for convenience. For example, Sunsweet Antioxidant Blend is a delicious dried fruit blend of cherries, plums, wild blueberries and cranberries, which are four of the highest scoring, free radical fighting fruits according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Fruit snacks are a healthy choice because they are high in antioxidants and offer multiple functional benefits. For example, prunes, also known as dried plums, are considered a “super fruit” because they are not only high in antioxidants; they also promote a strong immune system, improve heart health and are good for healthy bones.

“Functional foods are an important part of a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and physical activity,” says Steve Harris, vice president of marketing at Sunsweet Growers. “Functional dried fruits, like those found in Antioxidant Blend, offer a quick, convenient and healthy snack, as well as a nutrient-packed ingredient that can accent a tossed salad, enhance baked goods, or sweeten up any favorite recipe.”

Try these tasty suggestions to get the most out of functional dried fruits:

* For a treat that’s smart to eat, combine with raw almonds for a power-ful and satiating snack.

* To enhance a meal, add to a mixed greens or spinach salad for added flavor and nutrition.

* For a boost to your breakfast, start by mixing the blend with hot oat-meal and benefit from the whole grains and fruit.

* Add a flavorful punch to any baking recipe by mixing the blend in breads or bran muffins.

* Add pizzazz to appetizers and snacks by pairing with low-fat cheeses.

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(ARA) - With school in session, weekends become the best opportunity for quality time with your kids. Whether you’re taking your family to the park or spending a day around the house, you can easily fill the time by planning several simple, budget-friendly, do-it-yourself activities. Ideal for indoor or outdoor time, these activities go a long way in creating mem-ories without doing a number on your budget.

Theme day

The cost to take the family to a baseball game, amusement park or museum adds up quickly. Think thrifty and save on the admission fees by organizing a craft day around the theme of your favorite family outing (think aquarium, ballpark and carnival). For example, bringing the enjoyment of America’s favor-ite pastime to your living room or backyard is easy

when you buy several plain cot-ton baseball caps, tube socks (they only cost a dollar

or two each) and T-shirt paint. Use the materials to let your kids personalize baseball apparel and then suit-up, grab some peanuts and gather the group to play catch in the backyard, for an impromptu tour-nament on your favorite gaming system or to catch a double-header on the tube. It’s a ballpark outing for a fraction of the cost.

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Have your candy and craft with it too

Most families make weekly (if not more frequent) trips to the grocery store, so turn your next routine trip into the beginning of a new project by strolling down the candy aisle. “The grocer’s candy aisle has a collec-tion of candy in virtually every color and shape, which means endless crafting possibilities,” explains candy expert Beth Kimmerle. “Candy is tasty and fun for kids of all ages, and is an affordable tool for crafting.”

Start by making candy jewelry. It is a perfect activity for your princess, but also trendy for your prince given the popularity of sports necklaces and bracelets for boys and girls. Gather an assortment of brightly col-ored Life Savers Gummies, tie a knot in a piece of ribbon to keep your candy from slipping, and thread your “jewels” onto the necklace. Once you have a full string, adjust the candy so there are equal amounts of ribbon on each side. Tie knots on each end to finish and voila, you’ve got the trendiest kid on the block. While you are lending a hand, don’t forget that gummy candy is a yummy treat while crafting. Who knew jewelry could be so inexpensive and tasty?

Treasure your trash

Next time you start to throw away packaging, leftover candy or craft items, stop and envision these items as your next treasure and creatively

think of ways to reuse them. Re-using the items helps you to be less wasteful, while also saving you money and giving you “gems” to finish your crafts with a unique touch.

If your kids love trucks, drum-up some fun on a weekend and help them create something fabulous on four wheels from common items found around the house. Try the following simple exercise and in no time you’ll be watching your kids proudly race their handmade cre-ations across the kitchen floor or back porch.

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To make a truck you will need:

Egg carton Berry basket Craft paint and paintbrushScissors or craft knifeTwine GlueCardboard Colored paper Gum foil 4 Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape packages 5 Hubba Bubba Glop packages 2 Life Savers candies4 Altoids mints

Instructions Note: Cutting with sharp implements should only be done by adults.

Using an Exacto blade or sharp scissors, cut a 3-inch by 2-inch front window area from the berry box. Paint the egg carton orange to use as a truck body and paint the berry box white to use as a truck cab. While those parts are drying, paint your four empty Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape packages black for truck wheels.

Cut a 6-inch by 4-inch piece of cardboard and glue the same size piece of orange craft paper to the top. Next, to make the truck’s load, stack the six empty Hubba Bubba Glop packages and glue them onto the orange board. Tie twine around the board as straps, tightly securing twine at the bottom of the board. Now, glue the finished load onto the back of the egg box.

Glue Life Savers candies for lights below the front window area of the white-painted berry box and glue the finished cab to the front of the egg box. When the wheels are dry, glue 2-inch silver circles with smaller red 1/8-inch foil circles on top of the painted Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape packages and glue Altoids in the middle to finish the wheels.

Finally, glue the wheels evenly to the bottom of the egg carton truck. Let them dry completely and then go have fun.

Be creative!

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Old Bennington Walking ToursOld Bennington, Vermont

Old Bennington, located on and around Route 9 and Monument Avenue just west of downtown, contains the Bennington Battle Monument (but not the battlefield), a statue of Colonel Seth Warner, the Walloomsac Inn, the site of the Old Catamount Tavern, the Old First Church and its surrounding burying ground. Standing much as it did during its dedication in 1806, the Old First Church is a beautiful example of early colonial architecture. The cemetery adjacent to the church contains the graves of Robert Frost and approximately 75 revolutionary war patriots as well as British and Hessian Soldiers killed in the Battle of Bennington. The site of Ethan Allen’s home is on the border of the cemetery. Across the street from the church is the Walloomsac Inn, which is now private property. Built in 1764, the inn is the oldest in the state. Many great dignitar-ies, including Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, stayed there. About halfway up Monument Avenue on the right is a marker for the site of the Catamount Tavern, where a pivotal meeting between the patriots and Ethan Allen took place on May 3, 1777.http://www.bennington.com/chamber/walking/monumentde-scription.html

Old Hopkins Observatory & Mehlin Museum of AstronomyMain Street (Rt. 2) in Williamstown, Massachusetts413-597-2105

The Hopkins Observatory is the oldest existing observatory in the United States. In 1834, Prof. Albert Hopkins went to England, with the permission of the trustees of the college, to search for astronomi-cal apparatus. On his return, he enlisted some of his students to

build a permanent observatory, which they constructed by hand from 1836 to 1838. That building is now the planetarium. It was originally located in the center of the quad but was moved to the far end in 1908 and to its present location in 1961. Some of the original equipment from the 1834 trip to England still survives in this building. www.williams.edu

Park-McCullough HouseCorner of Park & West Streets in North Bennington, Vermont802-442-5441

The Park-McCullough House, a 35-room Victorian Mansion, was completed in 1865 for Trenor and Laura Park. Trenor Park, a Bennington lawyer, had made a fortune in California success-fully managing John C. Fremont’s Mariposa gold mines. Returning East, he commissioned architects Diaper and Dudley to design this “summer home,” a classic example of French Second Empire Style. The furnishings and decor are nearly unchanged. As you walk in the front door, you will find rooms with fourteen-foot ceilings opening onto a gracious central hall with a sweeping staircase. The fine interior details include oak and walnut paneling, parquet floors and bronze chandeliers (originally supplied with gas from an ingenious gas-making machine). The grounds feature a playhouse, rose gardens and a Carriage Barn, which houses a fine collection of horse-drawn carriages, buggies, sleighs and fire-fighting equipment. Open daily 10am-4pm mid-May to mid-October. Guided tours on the hour. The Park-McCullough House also plays host to theater and other events.www.parkmccullough.org

Robert Frost Stone House MuseumHistoric Route 7A in Shaftsbury, Vermont802-447-6200

The Robert Frost Stone House Museum opened in 2002 in the home where Frost lived in the 1920s and wrote one of his most famous poems, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Frost came to live in Shaftsbury at the height of his career. He wrote two books of poet-ry during his first nine years at the Stone House and was awarded three of four Pulitzer Prizes during the time he lived in Shaftsbury. A small bookshop offers books, posters and postcards. Open May 1st to November 30, Tuesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm. Allow one hour for your visit.www.frostfriends.org/stonehouse.html

Robert Todd Lincoln’s HildeneHistoric Route 7A in Manchester, Vermont802-362-1788

In 1902, Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, hired a Boston architectural firm to build a stately home on a promontory overlooking the Battenkill Valley in Manchester. The site he chose commanded sweeping views of the valley bordered by the Taconic Mountains to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. His magnificent Georgian Revival style home was completed three years later. Robert Todd Lincoln named his


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new home Hildene, meaning “hill” and “valley.” Hildene would be Mr. Lincoln’s summer home for the next 21 years and would be the only house in America where all of Abraham Lincoln’s descendants would eventually reside. Mary “Peggy” Lincoln Beckwith, a great-granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln, was the last of the president’s descendants to live at Hildene. She occupied the home until 1975. Shortly thereafter, Friends of Hildene, a nonprofit organization, was formed to oversee “the preservation of Hildene’s open land and the restoration of those buildings that best serve the public as an

educational and cultural resource and as a memorial to the Lincoln family.” Today, Hildene welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world who arrive to enjoy this meticulously restored home with its elegant formal gardens, cutting and kitchen gardens and farm and to participate in the many special events held annually on the beautiful grounds of the estate. To enjoy the home, exhibits and grounds you should allow two to three hours. You may also visit the cutting and kitchen gardens, the observatory, the exhibit area and the Museum Shop. Grounds passes are available to visit the gardens and grounds but are not valid for admission into the Lincoln home. Open 9:30am to 4:30pm daily. www.hildene.org


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Slate Valley Museum17 Water Street in Granville, New York518-642-1417

The Slate Valley Museum is housed inside a restored 19th Century New World Dutch Barn. Through artifacts, photographs, video-tapes, art, displays, immigrant histories and a quarry shanty, the museum presents the history, science and art of slate quarrying and its influence on Slate Valley culture and community life. Learn why the Slate Valley is unique in all the world and why slate from the Slate Valley has been used in national landmarks such as the White House. Open year-round. www.slatevalleymuseum.org

Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum67 East Road in Adams, Massachusetts413-743-7121

Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820 in the town of Adams, Massachusetts. Her birthplace, built in 1818, stands as an important symbol of the Women’s Suffrage movement in the United States. The new Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, opening in early August, will preserve the birthplace and raise public awareness of the wide-ranging legacy of the great social reformer, Susan B. Anthony, who was a pioneering feminist and suffragist as well as a noteworthy figure in the abolitionist and temperance movements of the 19th century. As part of its mission, the museum will highlight the familial and regional influences which shaped Anthony’s early life, by displaying the textiles and furnishings of that period, as well as the literature and other memorabilia associated with her later career. Open Thursday through Monday from 11am-4pm.www.susanbanthonybirthplace.com

Williamstown House of Local HistoryDavid and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts413-458-2160

Williamstown House of Local History was founded in 1941 to pro-mote knowledge of the town’s history by collecting and preserving materials, mounting exhibitions, presenting educational programs and facilitating research. The collection includes photographs, docu-ments and artifacts from the 1700s to the present day, as well as published material on the town and genealogical material on local families. Open Monday through Friday 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm and Saturday 10am-noon and other hours by appointment. As it is staffed by volunteers and interns, it is best to call ahead. www.milnelibrary.org/hlh.html

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MUSIC

The Cabaret and Mainstage at Fort Salem Theater11 East Broadway in Salem, New York518-854-9200

From church to fort, back to church and thence to theater—through war, fire and vicissitudes—the building now known as the Fort Salem Theater has endured for nearly two-and-a-half centuries. In 1972, Judge Whilliam Drohan of New York City purchased it and replaced the altar with a stage and produced the first shows. Starting October 10, cabaret artists, headlined by Broadway per-formers, inaugurate a season of Saturday night cabarets, including the performing return of former Fort Salem producer/performer, Kathy Beaver.www.fortsalemtheater.com

Memorial Hall Center for the ArtsMain Street (Route 9) in Wilmington, Vermont802-464-8411

Located in Wilmington, Vermont, Memorial Hall Center for the Arts offers a professional cultural arts series from early July through Labor Day, as well as one com-munity theatre production each summer. The season tradition-ally includes cabaret, Broadway, Motown, musicals, oldies, light opera and classical concerts. Memorial Hall Center for the Arts is named after the histor-ic building that it calls home. Endowed with acoustics that rival halls of greater capacity and renown, Wilmington’s Memorial Hall is resplendent with the spirit of a time gone by. www.memhall.org

Paramount Theatre30 Center Street in Rutland, Vermont802-775-0570

Opened in 1914, The Playhouse Theatre of Rutland was considered by many to be one of the finest theaters in New England through the early part of the 20th century. The Paramount, as it has been known since the early 1930s, has been completely restored as the “Jewel of Downtown Rutland.” The Paramount Theatre is more than just a beautiful building that embraces the remarkable history of the area; it is a living performing arts venue that echoes with the voices of Sarah Bernhardt, Ethel Barrymore, Harry Houdini, Groucho Marx and others. The fall season offers a number of concerts.www.paramountvt.org

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South Mountain ConcertsPerformances at South Mountain Concert Hall, two miles south of downtown Pittsfield on Routes 7 and 20, Massachusetts413-442-2106

Since its founding in 1918 by the woman described as “the fairy god-mother of chamber music,” Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, South Mountain has been sending the beautiful strains of great cham-ber music wafting over the Berkshire Hills. Distinguished musi-cians who have performed at this site include Leonard Bernstein, Leontyne Price, Alexander Schneider, Rudolph Serkin, the Beaux Arts Trio and such string quartets as the Borromeo, the Emerson, the Guarneri, the Juilliard, the Orion, the Tokyo and the Vermeer. Concerts on Sundays at 3pm in September and the first two Sundays in October.www.southmountainconcerts.com

TanglewoodRoute 183 (297 West Street) in Lenox, Massachusetts413-637-1600

Tanglewood has been the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s sum-mer home for more than 60 years. This season’s Jazz Festival will take place the weekend of Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6, with evening and afternoon concerts. www.bso.org

Vermont Symphony OrchestraPerforming at Castleton State College in Castleton, Vermont800-VSO-9293, extension 10 or 802-86FLYNN (for tickets)

Seventy-one years ago, a small group of musical enthusiasts meet-ing in Woodstock, Vermont convinced each other that by working together, they could assemble the necessary musical and financial resources from across rural Vermont to create a statewide symphony orchestra. Whereas most other orchestras originate in a single town or city, performing there in one concert hall and touring occasion-ally, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra dedicated itself to traveling to any gymnasium, armory, racetrack or hillside where an audience could be found. The musicians, whose numbers included barbers, lawyers, mail carriers, doctors and farmers, came from all across the state to rehearse and perform. Before the advent of modern highways, this represented an extraordinary commitment. For 71 years, the orchestra has shuttled from town to town, overcoming geography with such energy and persistence that it has earned a national reputa-tion. Autumn in Vermont signals the return of gorgeous foliage and also gorgeous music, as the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Made in Vermont Music Festival tour visits all corners of the state. On September 29 at 7:30 pm, Anthony Princiotti and the VSO present a program brimming with melodic riches: an arrangement of a Mozart string quartet; Bizet’s charming Jeux d’enfants (Childrens’ Games); and Haydn’s marvelous Symphony No. 82 (“The Bear”). This year’s world premiere commission is by Derrik Jordan, of Brattleboro, who pays tribute to the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial with a piece based on an Abenaki creation story. www.vso.org.

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THEATER AND CINEMA

The Albany Berkshire Ballet116 Fenn Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts413-445-5382

The Albany Berkshire Ballet was founded in 1960 by Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo. Nationally recognized for its versatility in performing both classical and contemporary dance works with excel-lence, the company’s classical repertory rivals that of any large com-pany performing today. With works created by some of ballet’s greatest choreographers, including Igor Youskevitch, Michel Fokine and Antony Tudor, the Albany Berkshire Ballet performs such full-length ballets as Giselle, Cinderella, Coppelia, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, delighting audiences of all ages. www.berkshireballet.org

Barrington Stage CompanyBerkshire Music Hall at 30 Union Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts413-236-8888

Barrington Stage Company is a professional award-winning Equity theater now located in the crossroads of the Berkshires in Pittsfield. Co-founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, BSC is committed to presenting new productions of neglected musicals and plays, in addition to developing new works for the American Theater. BSC garnered national attention with William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s Tony Award-winning musical hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which began as a workshop at BSC. Performances are offered on its Main Stage and Stage II; it also offers youth theatre and special events. This fall’s selections include Freud’s Last Session, Songs by Ridiculously Talented Composers and Lyricists You Probably Don’t Know, But Should..., Memory is the Mother of All Wisdom and The Fantasticks.www.barringtonstageco.org

Berkshire Theatre FestivalMain Street in Stockbridge, Massachusetts413-298-5576

The Berkshire Theatre Festival is the oldest performing arts venue in Berkshire County and one of the oldest in the United States. This year marks its 80th anniversary season.www.berkshiretheatre.org

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Colonial Theatre111 South Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts 413-997-4444

Pittsfield’s refurbished Colonial Theatre is a living time machine, transporting visitors to a resplendent Gilded Age theater in its prime. Designed by noted theater architect J.B. McElfatrick, the Colonial was of a class above most playhouses of the day. Noted London theater consultant Louis Flemming called the Colonial “one of the greatest acoustical houses in the entire world.” McElfatrick designed about 350 theaters around the country—66 in New York City alone—but the Colonial is one of only a dozen still standing. An extensive and meticulous restoration brought the majestic 1903 theatrical masterpiece back to life. The 810-seat historic theater will once again host leading performers from around the country. www.thecolonialtheatre.org

Dorset PlayhouseCheney Road off Route 30 in Dorset, Vermont802-867-5777

The historic Dorset Playhouse has been in continuous use since its construction in 1929. This playhouse is the site of the Dorset Theatre Festival, which received the Moss Hart Award for Outstanding Theatre in 1995 and 1997. Some of the plays and authors first produced with the Dorset Theatre Festival or written at the Dorset Colony have gone on to major openings in New York, Miami and elsewhere. This fall will feature a special musical review and Arsenic and Old Lace.www.dorsetplayers.org

Hubbard Hall Projects, Inc.25 East Main Street in Cambridge, New York518-677-2495

This community arts center, dedicated to bringing the best of theater, music, dance and the visual arts to the region, is housed in a restored 1878 rural opera house. Hubbard Hall offers plays, concerts, classes and local art. Among this season’s offerings are A Doll’s House, Chamber Music and Bambouk: A Clown Theatre Extravaganza.www.hubbardhall.org

Images Cinema50 Spring Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts413-458-5612

One of the few remaining single-screen, independent theaters still in operation, Images Cinema is a historic part of the Northern Berkshires, offering an exceptional variety of independent, foreign and classic films year-round. Images has shown independent cin-ema for independent minds for over 80 years.www.imagescinema.org

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Oldcastle Theatre CompanyPerforming at the Bennington Center for the Natural and Cultural Arts at the junction of Gypsy Lane and Vermont Route 9 in Bennington, Vermont802-447-0564

Company members have played in theaters from local Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York to Broadway. This fall, Wendy Wasserstein’s Third will be presented from October 2-11.www.oldcastletheatreco.org

Shakespeare & Company70 Kemble Street in Lenox, Massachusetts413-637-1199

Launching its 32nd season, Shakespeare & Company is a company that performs as the Elizabethans did—in love with poetry, physical prowess and the mysteries of the universe. With a core of over 150 artists, the company performs Shakespeare and a number of other theatrical works.www.shakespeare.org

The Theater Barn654 Route 20 in New Lebanon, New York518-794-8989

The Theater Barn provides “Professional Theater in the Country,” the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway at the base of the Berkshires. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays. The fall production is Moonlight and Magnolias from September 11-27.http://theaterbarn.pcinfinity.com

The Weston Playhouse703 Main Street in Weston, Vermont802-824-5288

The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, a nonprofit regional theater dedicated to excellence in a unique Vermont setting, serves a community of artists and audiences through a broad spectrum of dramatic works and educational programs. The playhouse is Vermont’s oldest professional theater, now in its 72nd year, and the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company is one of the oldest summer stock theater groups in America. Fall offerings include The Musical of Musicals, (The Musical! ) and A Raisin in the Sun.

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TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

43rd Annual Bennington Car Show & Swap MeetGreen Mountain Race Track in Pownal, Vermont800-229-0252

This year’s show will be held September 18th through the 20th. It features original or restored to original classic cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles 25 years and older, a swap meet, craft festival, car corral, tractor pull events, flea market, food, entertainment and more. www.bennington.com/attractions/events/carshow.html

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum and the Gateway to the Gilded Age: A Museum of Berkshire HistoryHousatanic Street and Willow Creek Road in Lenox, Massachusetts413-637-2210

On summer weekends and holidays, the museum offers two 90-minute round-trip excursions from Lenox Station to Stockbridge and a 45-minute round-trip excursion from Lenox Station to Lee narrated by a uniformed conductor using a diesel locomotive from the 1950s and vintage standard gauge coaches from the 1920s. The museum collects, restores, preserves, operates and displays railroad equipment and artifacts in addition to providing a repository for information of an educational and historic nature relating to the history of railroading in the Berkshires. A vintage railway coach houses The Gateway to the Gilded Age: A Museum of Berkshire History, a permanent exhibit where visitors are introduced to the rich history of Berkshire County and 24 important Gilded Age sites. Open weekends and holidays 9:30am-4:30pm through October.www.berkshirescenicrailway.org

Equinox Skyline DriveOff of Route 7 in Sunderland, Vermont802-362-1114 or 802-362-1115

The Mount Equinox Skyline Drive is the longest privately owned paved toll road in the U.S. Begin your adventure at the Toll House on Historic Route 7A in Sunderland at an elevation of 600 feet. As Skyline Drive winds and twists its way up the mountain, it provides panoramic views of lakes, rivers and valley communities below. There are many vistas and areas for picnicking along the 5.2-mile drive, which has a vertical gain of 3,248 feet to the summit. The serenity and beauty of the world famous Battenkill River may be seen meandering through town, farm and woodland below. There is so much natural beauty that the drive to the summit is half the expe-rience. However, the view from the summit is truly breathtaking and an experience you’ll not soon forget. It offers incredible sunsets and panoramic views of the Green, White, Adirondack, Berkshire and Taconic Mountain ranges. The drive offers picnic areas, many of which have marble picnic tables made from marble quarried on neighboring Dorset Mountain. There is a fireplace for grilling at the first area located 1/4 mile from the entrance of the drive. Open 9am to dusk, May 1st through October 31st, weather permitting. www.equinoxmountain.com/skylinedrive

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Hemmings Motor News216 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont800-447-9580

Located in the town of Bennington, Vermont, for over 50 years, Hemmings Motor News publishes the world’s largest collector-car magazine, affectionately known as the “bible” of the collector-car hobby, as well as their more recent titles, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines and Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car. Their free vehicle display features a selection of their collector vehi-cles and an automobilia collection. The collector-car display also includes panel trucks, pickup trucks, bicycles, marine engines and vintage porcelain signs showcasing the automotive industry through the decades. The Car Lover’s Oasis Shop contains a huge collection of automotive items: over 150 unique reproduction porcelain signs, dozens of die-cast models, pedal cars, auto artwork, clothing, books and more. At the old-fashioned Sunoco filling station, attendants will clean your windshield and check your oil. The Filling Station and Gift Shop are open daily from 7am-7pm (closed holidays); its Caffeine Alley coffee shop is open in the mornings. The vehicle dis-play is open on weekends in May and daily from 10am-3pm June through October, and the gas pumps are on 24 hours a day.www.hemmings.com Mohawk Trail

Route 2, Western Massachusetts 413-743-8127 or 866-743-8127

The Mohawk Trail is the first scenic road in New England. National Geographic Traveler selected the Mohawk Trail as one of 50 of the most scenic routes in the United States. The American Automobile Association also chose “The Trail” for scenic recognition, as has the federal government in one of its national programs. The Mohawk Trail has gained a world-wide reputation for its scenic beauty, both natural and man-made. It carries on its ancient trade route heritage via over 100 unique shops, attractions, public and private camping areas, inns and villages that line its path. With 63 miles of unsur-passed splendor and 50,000 acres of state parks and forests, it’s an excellent vacation choice for fun and adventure for all ages during any season. It extends from Williamstown to Shirley.www.mohawktrail.com

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(ARA) - When you have a big gathering at your house, no matter where you try to set up the food and beverages, the crowd inevitably ends up gathering in your kitchen. The problem is you may not be proud of the kitchen you have.

So what do you do? There are many different ways for you to take your existing, drab kitchen and turn it into a place that you are not only proud to show off to your friends, but have no problem making the center of your next party.

Getting new appliances is one of the more obvious moves you can make to change the look of your kitchen.

Stainless steel appliances look sleek and newer models don’t show fingerprints as much as older versions. New technology and design offers better-tasting water from dispensers inside the refrigerator and on the door. Dishwashers are quieter and microwaves more powerful than ever.

However, new appliances can be extremely expensive, and out of the reach of many if you’re on a budget.

Four Ways to Liven up a Drab Kitchen

The countertop by Concrete Interiors is done on a radius to fit the curved cabinetry. It also features a custom skirt-sink fronts. The color for the entire kitchen is 116 - Avocado, and, using Concrete Interiors’ Traditional mix, this piece is finished using its signature hand-troweled technique.


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One underrated technique for upgrading your kitchen: get rid of your old, discolored, chipped countertop. If you want a completely new look or shape to your countertop, concrete has become a surface that is extremely popular. Concrete is gaining popularity because it can be designed virtually any way you want it.

“Unlike other hard surfaces, concrete is not limited to square or dia-mond patterns and not limited in colors,” says Jim Peterson, president of ConcreteNetwork.com, which offers a variety of kitchen counter and floor designs, useful tips, and contact information for local contractors in your area. “You are limited in what you can do with granite; not with concrete.”

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Concrete kitchen countertops can be manipulated and poured into whatever shape you’d like. Special dyes and stains can be used to color your concrete countertop to match almost any look you are going for. You can create a functional and beautiful workspace in the smallest of kitchens.

When it comes to your kitchen floor, concrete is also as viable an option as wood, linoleum or tile.

Concrete offers endless possibilities when it comes to design. You aren’t limited to the size or color of ceramic tiles found in your local store. You can choose finishes that resemble tile, slate, or brick, which are popular textures for achieving a warm, natural feel and they complement stone and wood. Or, finishings can create a more refined, polished look, emit-ting the texture and feel of quarried stone like marble.

Concrete kitchen floors are resistant to chipping, discoloring or warp-ing, which wood, tile and linoleum can’t claim, while at the same time handling the elements of foot traffic and spills with ease.

With either floors or countertops, customization can be done to meet your preferences, or have a less customized look that will fit your budget while still giving you a unique design element.

Check out ConcreteNetwork.com to find concrete contractors in your area that can help in redesigning your kitchen.

Changing your kitchen cabinets is another kitchen improvement option. There is room to spend as much or as little as you want and still be able to have a huge impact.

On the more expensive end, you can rip apart your entire kitchen and replace all of your cabinets, using higher-end materials and colors that better suit you.

New space-saving cabinet innovations include pantries that can slide out, so no more worrying about how long that box of crackers has been collecting dust in the back; it’s all there for you to see when you pull the drawer open.

On the less expensive side, sanding and painting your cabinetry is an option - depending on the material you have. Another possibility is changing out the hardware: Hinges and handles in a new color or mate-rial will go a long way to making your kitchen look like a new, more welcoming room.

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Discover the Great Taste of Whole Grains

(ARA) - For many, finding a simple way to get good nutrition without sacrificing taste can be a challenge - a daily dilemma between flavorful foods and products that promote a wholesome diet. Great solutions can easily be found thanks to the introduction of new better-for-you foods and beverages that are surprisingly delicious.

The benefits of whole grains, for example, have been widely document-ed. Consuming foods rich in whole grains as part of a healthy diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and help protect against stroke, certain types of cancers and also assists with weight control. The great news is that these days it’s easy to seamlessly integrate whole grains into traditional recipes for a delicious meal. For example, a versatile food like whole grain pasta pairs very well with fresh seasonal vegeta-bles, cheeses and aromatic herbs, making it a great dish for any season.

Bob Greene, celebrity fitness guru and author of the New York Times bestseller “The Best Life Diet,” believes healthy eating can be a culinary experience. “As part of the ‘Best Life Diet,’ I try to share foods that are not only healthy but also taste great,” says Greene. He provides the following tips for healthy living:

* As with anything else, eating well and feeling good doesn’t happen overnight. Sticking with a healthy routine even after slip-ups is key.

* Physical activity and proper nutrition go hand in hand. Regular exer-cise and eating lots of fruits, vegetables and foods rich in whole grains are a great way to boost your overall wellness.

“I recommend three to five servings of whole grains daily. To reach this goal, try substituting some of the refined products you eat with versions that contain whole grains. For instance, this is easy when you enjoy foods that taste delicious like Barilla Whole Grain pasta that you can use in place of regular pasta. Eating a fiber-rich diet can be actually very easy and tasty,” Greene says.

As part of his quest to encourage Americans to rediscover whole grains, Greene encourages people to take the Barilla “That’s Whole Grain?” Taste Challenge which guarantees that anyone who tries Barilla Whole Grain will enjoy its taste. People who are not completely satisfied with the product can receive a box of their favorite regular Barilla pasta. To participate or learn more visit www.TryBarillaWholeGrain.com.

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