July 27, 2013
Rabies report prompts warning By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@ denpubs.com HINESBURG Ñ A case of rabies in Vermont has sent a shock wave through the wildlife rescue and outdoor recreation communities last week. Nancy Carey, a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator in Chittenden County, received two baby skunks from Barre in early July that tested positive for rabies. Ò One had been handled by 11 people who had to be treated for exposure to rabies. It also came in contact with three pets,Ó Carey said. Carey, recognized as one of VermontÕ s foremost wildlife rehabilitators, said she is working with Dr. Robert Johnson, A Vermont Health Department veterinarian, to educate the public about rabies. Ò We want to convince everyone possibly who may have been exposed to get vaccinated to prevent a potentially fatal disease that could have been avoided if everyone followed one simple rule: Do not touch wild animals,Ó according to Johnson. With the Barre report last week, officials of the Vermont Departments of Health and Fish & Wildlife are urging people to leave wildlife alone. Ò Wild animals are not pets. Once there has been a possible exposure,Ó Carey said, Ò we need to CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Airport welcomes operator, upgrades By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ A 1968 T.V. commercial, aimed at a target audience of young women, used to say: Ò YouÕ ve come a long way, baby!Ó Well, that old catch phrase, created by Manhattan Madmen, works just as well when applied to the Middlebury State Airport. At the Henry Sheldon Museum, area pilots, and local aviation fans, prepare to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Middlebury’s first airport July 31 (see related story in this issue), the current Middlebury airport is in the midst of a renaissance. Last month, the Addison County airportÕ s operator, Chris Beitzel, stepped up to assume the leadership post at the Rutland Southern Vermont Regional CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
Chris Beitzel, operator of the Rutland Airport, and Brian Pinsonault, operator of the Middlebury State Airport, are optimistic about a renaissance in the general aviation field in Vermont. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Rutland Youth present ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND Ñ ThereÕ s one thing you can rely on when it comes to one group of summer stock in our areaÑ Rutland Youth Theatre presentations represent the greatest investment of heart, soul and creative fun of them all; yes, all of those ingredients go into each and every RYT production. Thanks to the vibrant marketing savvy and overall leadership provided by Saskia Hagen GroomÑ who also directs this summerÕ s William Shakespeare classic playÑ this traveling Shakespeare troupe performs far and wide for all to enjoy, from On the Green in Rutland to Wallingford, Castleton, and elsewhere in Rutland County. This summer, Rutland Youth Theatre consists of a cast of 23 local teenagers and once again boldly goes where few teens go—to our first, and final, frontier of drama, Shakespeare. This July, RYT is presenting the BardÕ s Ò Much Ado About Nothing,Ó full of vinegar and delightful turns of phrase. RYT’s stage manager is Mikki Lane and the 2013 cast features several local favorites: Olivia Renaud as Beatrice, Will Giering as Benedick, Garrett Hastings as Don Pedro, Kyle CONTINUED ON PAGE 13