The Valley Reporter
P.O. Box 119
Waitsfield, VT 05673
802-496-3928
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Antiques

The Store Antiques

Carefully selected 19th century American and English country antiques. Upstairs at The Store, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT. 496-4465. Open daily.

 

Appliances Sales/Repair

To 100 Appliance Repair

Prompt Service and Installation of all major brands. Residential. Fully insured. Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers. Call Maury Hayssen, 496-2100, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Valley Appliance Repair

Fast, dependable service for all major appliances. New appliance sales. Franchise service for most major appliances. Call 496-3810.

 

Art Galleries

Artisans' Gallery

Features 180 Vermont artists and handcrafters. Gifts for all occasions, greeting cards, clothing, books, food, Bridal Registry. Free giftwrapping. We ship! Bridge Street, Historic Waitsfield Village. 10-5 daily. 496-6256. www.vtartisansgallery.com

Green Mountain Glassworks

Come and watch amazing glassblowing demonstrations at Michael Egan's Glassblowing Studio & Gallery on Route 100 in Granville! Open 9am to 5 pm, closed Tuesdays. Info: (802) 767-4547 or www.eganglass.com

Mad River Glass Gallery

Displaying the nationally reknowned craftsmanship of Melanie and David Leppla, whose pieces reside in the American Museum and Renwick Galleries (Smithsonian) among others. 496-9388.

Moosewalk Studios & Gallery

Award-winning watercolors and gliclees, fine art photography and Vermont folk art. 2 miles on picturesque Lincoln Gap Road in Warren. 802-583-2224. www.moosewalkstudios.com

Parade Gallery

Fine picture framing emphasizing conservation. Original and reproduction paintings, prints, sculpture and ceramics by local and regional artists. Daily 10-5:30, except Wednesday (holiday weeks open Wednesday). Warren Village. 496-5445. www.paradegallery.com.

 

Auto Parts/Repair

Fisher Auto Parts

Automotive Parts and Accessories for cars and light trucks. Brake drums and Rotors turned. Hydraulic Hoses Custom Made. Fiddler's Green, Route 100, Waitsfield. 496-3188. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Sat., 8 am-1 pm.

Ted's Kar Kare

Schedule your next preventative maintenance and repairs with Ted. Automobile experts on all makes and models. Brakes, Exhaust, Inspections, Steering -- anything your car needs. Route 2, Waterbury. (802) 244-1224.

Woodchuck

Car removal service. We do full service scrap cleanup. We buy junk cars. Pick-up service available. Include us on your spring cleaning list. (802) 793-1222.

 

Builders/Contractors

Alokada Contracting

Alokada (ä-ló-kä-dä) is an Abenaki phrase meaning "let's work." We build new homes, additions and decks. Also offer remodeling, renovations and light commercial. Free estimates. Contact us at 496-2751 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A.W. Clark Jr. & Son, Inc.

Builders serving The Valley since 1954. New homes, additions and renovations. Timberpeg post and beam homes a specialty. Call us at 496-3030, ask for Tom; www.timberpeg.com

Brothers Building Co., Inc.

General Contractor - Construction, Management, Renovations - Repairs, Maintenance. Plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, septic systems, water systems. In business since 1965. 496-3916. www.brothersbuilding.com

Charles R. Snow

No job too big, no job too small. Custom carpentry, property management, custom homes, renovations, sanding and plowing, additions. Warren. 496-5639

Dave Tomczyk Carpentry

Remodels, new construction, additions and decks, replacement windows, efficiency builder. Local references and experience. 485-4953.

Gendron Building

Quality in concrete. Concrete business since 1972. Repairs, new floors and walls, decorative concrete, crane work, consulting, ICF foundations. 114 Three Mile Bridge Rd., Middlesex. (802) 229-0480; gendronconcrete.com

H.A. Manosh

Water wells, hydro fracturing, water systems and geo-thermal well drilling. 24-hour 7-day service. 800-544-7666. www.manosh.com; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mad River Building & Design

Custom homes, renovations, additions and more. Quality design and construction services in the Valley for over 25 years. Every project custom designed to fit our client’s needs. (802) 583-9985, www.madriverbuilding.com.

NorthLand Construction

Complete design and general contracting services since 1978. Residential and commercial. We specialize in innovative, custom, super-insulated sustainable projects of all kinds, marrying traditional rhythms with today's needs. Route 100, Waitsfield. 496-2108. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PepperTree Homes

Fine custom-designed modular and field-built homes. Complete design/build services—fixed-price contracts. Multi-year award winner with Home Builders of Northern Vermont. Energy efficient, super-insulated, quality for life. Call Paul Fitzgerald, owner, (802) 793-0625 or www.peppertreehomes.com.

RayLaR Builders, General Contractor

We bring the highest quality to every project. Building distinguished homes in The Valley since 1971. Renovations and design. 802-496-3440. www.raylarbuilders.com

Rivers Building & Consulting Inc.

Local General Contractor for 30 years constructing new homes, renovations, additions. Custom work to fit your needs. We also do tile installation. Member of Better Business Bureau and Home Builders Association. 793-2195, 496-0246; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Weather Hill Company

For 40 years, with over 200 traditional and historic projects in 17 states, the award-winning Weather Hill Company of Warren continues to design and build with "the beauty, balance and permanence that once was the American heritage." Design, General Contracting, Millwork, Restaurants, Kitchens, Custom Cabinetry - of the highest quality. (802) 496-4460; www.weatherhillcompany.com

Turtle Creek Builders

"The Green Mountains' GREEN Builders." Designing and building sustainable, high-quality homes, renovations, additions and fine interiors to national green standards. Call Ward Smyth, head turtle, at 496-2206.

 

Computer Systems

Butternut Systems

Personal and business computing solutions. Your local source for computer hardware, software, service and support. Butternut Systems offers a full range of technology consulting services. 583-4129 butternutsystems.com

Darrad Services Inc.

Established 1992. We buy, sell and service both Macintosh and PC computers and printers. We install networks and video security systems. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 496-2772.

NOWIRZ - Wireless Networking

Design, Implementation and 24x7 Monitoring of your Wireless or Wired Network. NOWIRZ is your complete network solutions provider for business and home networks. Village Square, Waitsfield. 802-496-9392 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Small Dog Electronics

Vermont's Apple Specialist offering latest Macs, iPods, accessories and award-winning Mac service. Now AT&T Authorized! Located on Route 100, Waitsfield. Hours: Monday-Friday 10-6 pm; Saturday, 10-5 pm. 802-496-7171, www.smalldog.com

Vivid Technologies

Dedicated to meeting your complete residential & business PC needs. Repairs/Upgrades; Sales/Service; Networking. Our goal is to ensure your maximum performance and protection. Your satisfaction is our commitment. 496-7950. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . www.vividvt.com.

 

Copy & Fax Services

Pack and Send PLUS

We are a full-service business center for Waterbury and The Valley. B/W and Color Copies. Wide Format Printing, binding, laminating, scanning. www.packandsendplus.com. 802-560-4111.

Custom Cabinetry

Pomerantz Woodworking - Custom Kitchens, Fine Furniture & Eco Cabinets

Handcrafted artisan cabinetry, hardwood furniture, butcher block & more: Call 279-6597 or visit online at www.pomerantzwoodworking.com to set up a consultation at our Design Studio in Waitsfield.

Traditional Design

Custom designed and built cabinetry for the distinctive touch for your kitchen, bath or living room. Serving The Valley since 1987. Located at The Skinner Barn, Common Road, Waitsfield. 496-WOOD (9663), www.traditionaldesign.net

 

Energy Services

Bourne's Energy

Bourne's Energy is fueling the future by helping you use LESS energy. Bourne's has been family owned since 1946 and is the trusted neighborhood choice of energy providers. Bourne's not only has an impeccable customer service staff standing by to handle your needs, they have expert service and installation of heating and cooling systems, solar, propane, biofuel, wood pellets, kerosene, on and off road diesel, energy audits, home heat monitoring, plumbing, auto-delivery and certified emergency service 24/7. Call (802) 496-3010 or visit online at www.BournesEnergy.com

 

Financial Services

Eilers Financial Services

Providing full-service insurance and financial services for you and your business including Life, health, disability as well as long-term care insurance. Call us for your questions, 802-496-3192 voice; 802-496-5362 Fax. Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through NFP Securities, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC and Federally Registered Investment Advisor. Eilers Financial Services is an affiliate of NFP Securities Inc. and a subsidiary of National Financial Partners Corp., the parent company of NFP Securities, Inc.

Long Trail Financial

Providing conservative asset management strategies, business retirement plans and hourly consultations. 4740 Main Street (in the Back to Action PT building). (802) 496-2511; www.longtrailfinancial.com. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network. Member FINRA/SIPC. A Registered Investment Advisor.

 

Flooring

McLaughlin Hardwood Floors

Dustless floor sanding, environmentally friendly finishes, custom installations, borders, inlays, medallions, quality local flooring. Over 25 years experience. Bristol, VT. (802) 453-7956. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 

Garden Center

Mad River Garden Center

Full service garden center and florist. Locally grown perennials, annuals, organic and conventional veggie starts, trees, shrubs and houseplants. Made to order patio planters and more. Covering all of your garden needs. Open year round. 496-5555. www.madrivergardencenter.com.

The von Trapp Greenhouse

Extraordinary annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and vegetable starts all grown at our greenhouse. Visit our display garden! Follow us on Facebook. May hours: Mon-Sat, 9-6; Sun, 10-4. 496-4385; www.vontrappgreenhouse.com.

Groceries

East Warren Community Market

Local and Organic -- Meats, dairy and garden fresh produce. Specialty foods, Cheeses, simple housewares and all the staples. Beer and Wine. Local Artisan Bread delivered delivered Tuesdays and Fridays. Open daily, 8am to 7 pm. At the corner of Roxbury Mtn and East Warren Roads. 496-6758. Everyone is welcome. An inspiring place to shop!

Mehuron's Supermarket

Fresh seafood, meat, produce, deli, bakery. Full line of groceries. Maple syrup. Fine wines. Liquor agency. Premium cigars. Village Square, Waitsfield. 496-3700.

Paradise Deli & Market

Groceries, wine, beer, produce. Sandwiches, Philly-style hoagies and cheese steaks. Breakfast sandwiches. Mon.-Thurs., 7am-7pm; Fri. & Sat., 7am-8pm; Sunday, 8am-6pm. Sugarbush Access Road. 583-2757.

 

Health & Fitness

Drug Store (The)

Prescriptions and drug needs. Cosmetics, Kent brushes, greeting cards, Russell Stover candies, Burt's Bees products. Open Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:30; Saturday, 8:30-3; Closed Sunday. 496-2345.

Lisa Loomis, Personal Training Services

Personal training in your home or at local gyms. Professional, certified, reasonable rates. Single, couple or small group sessions available. 496-4484.

Mad River Valley Ambulance Service

Emergency Medical Services. For emergencies only, 911; for information only, 496-8888.

 

Insurance

Denis, Ricker & Brown Insurance

Business, Home and Auto Insurance with a dedicated 24x7 Local Claims Service Team. Contact Tammy Lawrey for a free insurance consultation - (802) 262-1410, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.drbinsurance.com

Jamieson Insurance Agency, Inc.

Auto, home and business insurance. The Trusted Choice for the best value. 496-2080; 5523 Main Street, Waitsfield. www.jamiesonins.com

Paige & Campbell, Inc.

An independent insurance agency providing home, auto, business, health and life insurance since 1907. Irasville Common. 5197 Main St., Waitsfield. 496-3118. www.paigeandcampbell.com.

 

Internet/Website Services

eBizVisibility

Experts at getting businesses high rankings and visibility in Google, Bing and Yahoo. Specializing in design/development of search optimized websites, SEO, Local Search, PPC advertising. Free Consultations. 802-496-3863. www.eBizVisibility.com

Green Mountain Access

Your truly local Internet Service provider offering high-speed Internet service and 24 x 7 technical support. Also offering dedicated connections, server and hosting services. Call 496-8598 or visit www.greenmountainaccess.net.

MadRiverWeb.com

Internet consulting, website design and development, datebase-driven sites, optimization, maintenance, training, hosting. Helping businesses succeed on the internet. Darlene McCormick, 496-4940, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 

Landscape/Design

River's Bend Design

Landscapes~Distinctive~EarthWise! Services: Design, Installation, Maintenance, Consultation. From raised bed vegetable gardens to estates. 13 years in the industry. Sarah Holland, owner, VT Certified Horticulturalist. (802) 496-4583. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Terra Sanctus

Sustainably organic landscape design/services. It's great to grow a garden, but it's a gift to grow an ecosystem. "Bioregional Permaculture" are big words for getting your hands dirty! It's a lifestyle and Terra Sanctus is here to aid in your goals. Contact me, Mason Wade, for a starter on-site discussion. (802) 496-3564. Serving folks for 29 years.

 

Newspapers

The Valley Reporter

The Valley Reporter is a weekly newspaper published every Thursday morning serving the Mad River Valley. Telephone 496-3607/3928, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; visit www.valleyreporter.com.

 

Painters

Gary S. Butler Painting

Interior/Exterior, 25 years of experience, fully insured, references. PO Box 472, Moretown, VT 05660, 802-496-4575

Perfect Paint Property Maintenance, LLC

Custom interior/exterior painting, residential/commercial, drywall repair, replacement windows, light carpentry. Free estimates, fully insured. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; Mark Finsen, 802-793-4565.

 

Pet Care

Dirty Paws Pet Spa

A gentle full-service grooming salon located above the Valley Animal Hospital. By appointment or by chance, no appointment needed for nail trims. Available 7 days a week. 496-7297

Mad River Veterinary Service

Providing caring animal health medicine and surgery. House and farm calls by appointment. 496-7272. 24-hour emergency paging service. Boarding and bathing.

PAWS Petsitting Service

Professional Animal Watching Service. 583-2004. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Vacation pet care, housesitting, mid-day dog walks. Bonded, Insured. www.pawspetsitting.net

Valley Animal Hospital

Large and small animal practice. Hours by appointment. 24-hour emergency service. Roy Hadden, DVM. 496-3006. 

 

Photography

Sandy Macys Photography

Photojournalism, commercial, industrial, portraits, wedding. Call 496-2518. Web site: sandymacysphotography.com Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

George Soules Photography

Headshots and portraits in a professional photo studio. Food and product photography for web sites and brochures. Architectural photography and 3600 panoramas. Visit www.georgesoules.com or call (802) 496-9102.

 

Plumbing and Heating

Hartigan Company Septic Service

Frozen Line and Drain Thawing and Jetting * Camera Inspection * Culvert, Storm Drain and Catch Basin Cleaning * Locally owned and operated since 1956. 802-223-3452 or 1-800-696-0761. www.hartigancompany.com

Pring Plumbing and Heating

For all your plumbing, heating and solar needs. New installations, repairs, remodeling. Residential, Commercial. 802-496-7957.

Ward's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Residential and Lt. Commercial. Plumbing, fixtures and faucets, water systems, water pumps, air conditioning,energy efficient oil & gas boiler & furnace installations, on-demand hot water heaters, radiant heating. Fully licensed & insured with excellent references available. Thirty years of service in the MRV. 802-496-6022. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Portable Restrooms

Hartigan Company Septic Service - Portable Toilet Rentals

Standard and Deluxe rentals, Special Events, Weddings, Construction sites, Air-conditioned Crowd Pleasers, Enhanced Access Units. (802) 223-3452 or 1-800-696-0761. www.hartigancompany.com

 

Professional Services

Complexions Skincare Studio

Licensed esthetician offering prescribed facials and hair removal for men and women. Facial treatments for acne and age management, correctives for pigmentation, melasma and wrinkles are our specialty. www.complexionsvt.com. 496-2582.

LaRock Property Maintenance

All season, complete 24/7 reliable indoor and outdoor home maintenance and improvement services. Celebrating our 26th year under the same ownership. Spring Cleanup, Extensive Landscaping Options including: Fertilization Programs, Preparation & Planting of Flower Beds, Sodding and/or Seeding, Scheduled or On-call Mowing, Trimming, Weeding. We also offer and extensive selection of hardscape with your choice of stone or wood. Remodeling; Emergency and Scheduled Repairs; Keyholder Services; House Checks. Visit us online, www.larockpm.com, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us, 802-496-4725.

Property Management, Inc.

Serving The Valley for over 47 years. Providing year-round services for your home: Home care management and maintenance, general contracting, lawn care, snowplowing, loader work. 496-2321.

Something Sew Right

Clothing alterations, repairs, leather work and more. 25 years experience. Tuesday–Saturday, 10am-5pm. 496-6999. Also, La Petite Gallery – works of Vermont artisans. In the old church, Waitsfield Village.

Whitney Tree Service, LLC

Celebrating our tenth anniversary, we offer full service tree care in accordance with modern arboricultural standards. Pruning, planting, removals, stump grinding, cabling, fertilization, pest management, firewood. Adam Whitney, ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialist. (802) 496-9975. www.whitneytreeservice.com.

 

Psychological Services

Barbara A. Clarke, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist – Doctorate

Offering psychodynamic-relational psychotherapy for adults and adolescents dealing with psychological suffering from depression, spiritual emptiness, relationships, loss, trauma, life changes, anger. Insurance, Medicaid, sliding fee scale accepted. Waitsfield. (802) 496-8999. 

Kathleen C. Koepele, MSW, ACSW, Certified Psychoanalyst

Psychotherapist with 30 years experience helping individuals, couples, adolescents and parents struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse, PTSD, postpartum depression, parent-child difficulties, relationship problems. Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Supervision. Fayston. (802) 583-1796. 

Michele M. Reed, M.S.W., Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Providing psychotherapy for over 25 years to adults, couples, adolescents and children. Working collaboratively to understand themselves and their situations, and to find more satisfying ways of dealing with feelings, behaviors, relationships, school and work. Waterbury, 244-1748.

One More Mile

One More Mile Substance Abuse Services, Carl Yalicki, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor. Counseling, Addictions Treatment, License Reinstatement, CRASH. Waterbury, VT. (802) 244-6123, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Richard W. Davis, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist - Doctorate

Specializing in Clinical and Medical/ Rehabilitation psychology including individual and couples’ psychotherapy for * Stress-Anxiety Disorders * Depression * Adaptation to Disability/Chronic Illness, Medical Problems * Traumatic Brain Injury * Chronic Pain * Sexual Dysfunction * Relationship Problems * Bereavement. Insurance Accepted, Offices in Waitsfield and Burlington. 802-496-2802; 802-863-6114.

 

Real Estate

VARE Real Estate

Bruce Bertholon, Real Estate Broker. Call for help with the process of buying or selling real estate. (802) 371-9727, (802) 496-2506. www.varerealestate.com This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

  

Septic Service

Hartigan Company Septic Service

Residential and Commercial Septic Pumping * Portable Toilet Rentals * Culvert, Storm Drain and Catch Basin Cleaning * Frozen Line Thawing and Jetting * Grease Trap and Tank Pumping * Camera Inspection * Lining systems, Cured In Place Pipe repairs (CIPP). Locally owned and operated since 1956. 802-223-3452 or 800-696-0761. We DO NOT Land apply your septage. www.hartigancompany.com.

 

Services

Waitsfield Laundromat

Self-serve hours: 6 am-9 pm, 7 days a week. 496-3559. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . www.496laundry.com.

 

Shipping & Packing

Pack and Send PLUS

We offer FedEx, FedEx Ground, DHL, and USPS for your shipping needs. We accept pre-packed packages or we will be happy to pack your items for you. www.packandsendplus.com. 802-560-4111. Waterbury.

 

Specialty Shops

The Store

Gourmet gifts, cookware and accessories. Vermont foods, antiques, and customized gift baskets as well as bridal registries. Announcing The Kitchen at The Store cooking school and demo kitchen. Route 100. 496-4465, vermontstore.com kitchenatthestore.com

The Warren Store

The Valley's own world-famous General Store! Funky and friendly, check out our deli and deck, fresh baked goods daily, fine wines, groceries, and upstairs, an eclectic mix of clothing, gifts, toys, jewelry and more. Catering too. Open daily. Main Street, Warren Village, 496-3864; www.warrenstore.com

Stone/Masonry

Stonescapes by Fred Nadon & Doug Nolan

Design and construction of dry-laid fieldstone walls, walkways, patios and steps. Paver brick walkways and patios. Stone veneers for fireplaces, chimneys and foundations. Free estimates. 485-8168 or 434-5655; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Storage

Mad River Park Self Storage

Self-storage units ranging in size from 5 x 10 to 10 x 32. Call 496-2299.

Peaks Apartments and Storage

5 1/2' x 12' storage units, safe, secure and convenient, 24-hour access. German Flats Road, Warren. (802) 583-8290.

Waitsfield Storage Company

Self-service, U-lock, easy access, low rates, convenient Route 100 location. 496-3853.

 

Stormwater Management

Watershed Consulting Associates

A Waitsfield-based environmental consulting firm specializing in stormwater management and erosion prevention-sediment control design and permitting services. Our firm’s mission is to provide sustainable stormwater design solutions to protect and restore water quality, while meeting client objectives and regulatory requirements. (802) 496-5130, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.watershedca.com.

 

Tile

Down East Tile

Innovative design showroom. Extensive selection of ceramic and stone tile. Custom natural stone countertops. Eco-friendly bamboo, cork and tile. "The Biggest Little Tile Shop in New England." www.downeasttile.com Stowe: 802-253-7001; 800-561-9257.

 

Water Treatment

Clear Water Filtration

1-800-639-9283, clearwaterfiltration.com. "The Solution is Clear....Clear Water Filtration!"