"The thing that makes farming so interesting – and sometimes so heartbreaking – is the unpredictability that is built into natural systems. You really can’t count your chickens before they hatch. As farmers, our impulse is to control as many variables as we can (which is how we … [Read more...] about Farm vs. Storm
Archives for May 2012
Depot Theatre Annual Rummage Sale
The Depot Theatre's Annual Rummage Sale will be held over Memorial Day Weekend. That is May 25, 26, & 27. The event will be held at 6309 S Main Street (Rt 22), Westport, NY. If you want to donate to the sale rummage volunteers will welcome donated items from 10am - 4pm on … [Read more...] about Depot Theatre Annual Rummage Sale
Coming Home
Another writer competing in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest is Peter Jerdo. This young man recounts his homecoming to Westport, NY from college, and the very day of his return he goes hiking on the one of the abundant wilderness trails in the area. His … [Read more...] about Coming Home
Depot Theatre Launches Monthly Bingo
The Kentucky Derby occurred on May 5th, but that wasn't the only event to draw gamblers that day. The Depot Theatre kicked off spring with their version of Cinco de Mayo Bingo that same evening at the Westport Heritage House! It was attended by over 50 participants who wanted to … [Read more...] about Depot Theatre Launches Monthly Bingo
Lookout
"Lookout" by Lucinda Kirk is another entry in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. In her essay she describes some of her favorite places in the Champlain Valley including Live Well, the Westport Library, Everybody's Supermarket, and the Champlain Area Trails. She … [Read more...] about Lookout