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    Lake St. Catherine

    Lake St. Catherine is a beautiful lake in the southern part of Poultney. This area of Poultney is home to over 500 seasonal and full time residents.

    Lake St. Catherine State Park is open from Memorial Day though Labor Day. The 117 acre park features picnicking areas, 50 tent/trailer camping sites, swimming areas, beaches and row and paddle boat rentals.

    At the south end of the lake there is a boat ramp allowing access for power and sail boats. The lake is a popular spot for bass, perch and pike fishing.

    Ice Fishing, LSCLake St Catherine is the location of the annual Frosty Derby ice fishing contest held every February. Ice fishing is a popular pastime for residents and visitors from December to “ice out” in the spring.

    The Lake St. Catherine Country Club offers an 18 hole course new club house and restaurant all of which are open to the public. The course is a challenging one featuring a series of hills.

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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.