March 8, 2014
Police searching for missing woman PROCTOR Ñ Police are continuing their search for a missing Proctor woman who vanished from her Meadow Street home Feb. 24. According to Vermont State Police reports, 5 9 - y e a r - o l d Maryann Maryann Foster Foster left her home, leaving behind a cell phone, car keys, and winter jacket. The only thing missing from the home is a pair of winter boots, said police. Officials with the Vermont State Police held a press conference Thursday on the status of the search, which has been unsuccessful in finding the missing woman. Foster was reported missing after her boyfriend Thomas Withim of West Rutland called the Rutland County Sheriffs Department late Wednesday afternoon and told them he hadnÕ t seen or heard from Foster since they had dinner on Monday evening. A ground search began Thursday with assistance from the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team, Vermont Fish and Wildlife, and the Proctor Fire Department. Police also used an Army National Guard helicopter to cover the immediate neighborhood surrounding FosterÕ s residence. A search of FosterÕ s home showed no signs of forced entry or struggle, said police. There is no suspicion of foul play at this time. The State Bureau of Criminal Investigation is also involved in the case, just in case evidence of foul play is discovered. Foster is described as being 5-feet, 2-inches tall, weighing roughly 102 pounds with blonde hair. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Rutland County Sheriffs Department at (802)775-8002 or the Vermont State Police at (802)773-9101.
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Rutland students rally for Nolan Alberty
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By Elicia Mailhoit theeagle@ addison-eagle.com RUTLAND Ñ The saying, Ò People come together when things fall apartÓ may sound clichŽ , but it holds true for a group within Rutland. The Mount St. Joseph Academy community is rallying support for one of their own. Two year old Nolan AlbertyÕ s mother, Mary, graduated from MSJ in 2002. Now, her son has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The diagnosis came just before his second birthday. After en CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
On March 14, at 10:30 a.m., the Aurora Elementary and Middle Schools will host “Story Hour” at the Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury. Aurora seventh graders have worked with the kindergarten and first graders to write and illustrate original picture books. The theme of these books is friendship. Each student author will receive a copy of the book he or she created. Books will be shared and read aloud during “Story Hour.” The community is invited to visit and listen. The project was funded by a grant from Neat Repeats in Middlebury.
Vermont Chili Fest hits Middlebury’s streets March 8
Better Middlebury Partnership officials announced that the Sixth Annual Vermont Chili Festival will be held on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 1 p.m.
MIDDLEBURY — Better Middlebury Partnership officials announced that the Sixth Annual Vermont Chili Festival will be held on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 1 p.m. Named one of the Top 10 Winter Events for the past five years by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the event includes street jugglers, face painting, entertainment for kids, live music, a beverage tent, and award-winning chili, all located on the streets of historic downtown Middlebury. Over 5.000 people attended last yearÕ s festivities with even more expected to turn out this year for the headlining event: a chili contest, taking place on the closed-off Main Street. The downtown will be overflowing with chili from over 50 restaurants, caterers and amateurs from around the region. The public will pick their favorite chiliÕ s, and winners will be announced in the following categories: Best Beef Chili, Best Chicken Chili, Best Pork Chili, Best Game Chili, Best Veggie Chili, a best Ô Kitchen SinkÕ category, and Best Overall Chili. This yearÕ s chili contest winners will be recognized at the conclusion of the event and cash awards again this year! Last yearÕ s winners included, Indulge Salon, Black Sheep Bistro, TouterelleÕ s/Misty Knoll, Sweet MarieÕ s. Passes for unlimited samples of chili will be available at the event and on the website at www.vtchilifest.com for $5 you will receive a chili tasting button at the Festival. Water and juice will also be available at the event for $1/bottle as well as CONTINUED ON PAGE 11