Jericho, VT Mystery Photo # 2. If you ever saw him...

                   Jericho - but where? 
                    If you ever saw him...

     Dec 21, 2017 - Gary Irish correctly identified last week's Jericho, VT. mystery photo as the Jericho Country Store. Gary writes “One of the things that come to mind even today whenever I go in the store is back when I was first allowed to ride a bicycle on the road, probably when I was around 11 or 12, riding over to the store with a friend. We bought something, probably a bottle of pop, from Roy Newton, who owned it [Jericho Country Store] back then, and went out on the porch to drink it. In just a minute, Roy came rushing out to yell at us to get away from the windows, as he was afraid we would do something to break one of them. It wasn't that we were doing anything at all, but just that he was a Nervous Nellie, at least when it came to his front windows. I've been in there many times in the years since, but that is the one thing that stuck in my mind about the store.” 

     Given that the store was established in 1907 we bet there are many more stories about the store, the past and current owners, and the many social interactions that occur today at the beloved country store. The Snowplow breakfast sandwich was my introduction to the store and once I swallowed the bait I was hooked. The deli food, VT artifacts in every nook and corner, including the old checkerboard often set in play,

wide assortment of goods including VT-made products, and a most cheerful and friendly/neighborly crew to greet you – a real country store. Hope to see you there sometime soon – in the store or across the street on the lovely green with tables, trees, and time for you to relax and visit as one is drawn to do at a social hub like Jericho Country Store. 

      Regarding this week's mystery photo – Have you seen this guy? Check your yard and rooftop especially on Christmas Eve. He surely gets around. There are telltale signs that he's been in your yard: if you are good you find presents under your Christmas tree, if you are not so good, you find reindeer poop all over your yard. Email me bernie.paquette@yahoo.com with the name of the famous character in the photo and your own story about him so we can publish the answer in the next edition. Hint: He has seven close friends-all very popular this time of year. 

     How well do you know Jericho? Put your community knowledge to the test in our twice a month Mystery Photo Challenge. Send your answer to Bernie.paquette@yahoo.com.  

Bernie Paquette and Maeve Kim collaborate on discovering by observation, then sharing, photos and stories that make Jericho, like Vermont – a special place because you make it so! To see more of their Jericho, VT photos, visit Jerichovermont.blogspot.com.