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    Life in the Great Outdoors

    Poultney offers residents and visitors outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. Among the most popular are boating, fishing and other water sports on Lake St. Catherine, the Poultney River and several trout streams. You can even visit the good old swimming hole. Golfers will enjoy the 18 hole Lake St. Catherine Country Club. Abundant deer, grouse and wild turkey offer ample hunting opportunities. The Poultney Fish & Game Club meets monthly and provides members with a target shooting range. Birders and hikers can explore the many trails in town. Horse back riding is enjoyed by many. Winter sports include ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Ice fishing contests are held every winter on Lake St. Catherine, nearby Lake Bomoseen and Lake Champlain. The Poultney Valley Snowmobile Devils Club maintains 150 miles of snowmobiling trails.

    The Lake St. Catherine State Park offers public swimming, camping, boat access, fishing, a playground, a nature museum and full bath facilities. The Delaware and Hudson Recreation Path is used by hikers, cross country skiers, bicyclers, horseback riders and snowmobiliers

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    • Poultney Citizen of the Year!

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      The Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2009 Poultney Citizen of the year is Ann DeBonis. A reception to honor Mrs. DeBonis was attended by a large number of community members and business owners who provided her with many warm welcomes and loving wishes. The reception was held Saturday, November 14th at 5 p.m. in the St. Raphael's fellowship hall located behind St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church.
      Presented annually by the Chamber of Commerce, the Citizen of the Year Award honors a resident citizen who has made major contributions to the betterment of Poultney; has distinguished herself or himself through outstanding service to the community and typifies the true spirit of service and self-sacrifice in representing the finest ideals of Poultney citizenship, a real "unsung hero" of Poultney. The Citizen of the Year will be the Grand Marshal of the 2010 July 4th parade in Poultney.

    • MapleFest Weeekend!

    • March 27th and 28th: Enjoy the celebration of all things maple with a trip to Poultney. There will be open sugar house tours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and special family events on Saturday starting with a maple fun run, registration takes place on the corner of Main Street and Route 30 at 9:30 a.m. on the 27th. If a morning run isn't your pleasure come and enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride and children's activities at the Stonebridge from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. Calling all bakers, a maple bake contest will be held at St. Raphael's Catholic Center. Drop off your delicious maple treat at 10 a.m. for judging at 2 p.m. A library story hour is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Poultney Public Library and a family nature walk at 1 p.m. at the Stonebridge. There will also be a silent auction throughout the day at St. Raphael's Catholic Center and bag sales at local shops. For more information contact the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce 802-287-2010 or stop by the Stonebridge to pick up an updated itinerary of all of the weekends MapleFest events.