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issing girl M report not Amber status By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com WEST RUTLAND — On Monday, members of the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team, the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department, Vermont Fish and Game, the Vermont National Guard and New England K9 were continuing their search efforts for the reported possible endangered juvenile female on the West Proctor Road in Rutland Town. At press time, police told the Eagle that the missing girl report was not amber status. At the time of this filing, no juvenile female had been located in the search area nor has the Vermont State Police received any reports of a missing six- or sevenyear-old female. Investigators had also been in contact with the surrounding states and at this time there are no reported missing persons matching the description of the juvenile in those areas. Police told reporters that a female motorist telephoned 911 May 9 after an allegedly sacred, injured girl approached a car. Police released little else to the public. Detectives with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation continued to explore all investigatory possibilities and opportunities. Anyone that has information regarding this incident, please call the Rutland Barracks at 802773-9101 or submit an anonymous tip to www. vtips.infohttp://www. vtips.info.
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Woodchuck unveils new Middlebury site By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY — Officials of Woodchuck Hard Cider—a brand of apple cider made by Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC—gave members of the news media an overview of its new, $30 million Middlebury cidery May 10. Reporters were on hand at the construction site to hear details about the project and its impact on both the cider company and the local community. The construction site is adjacent to the Bridge School, near the intersection of Exchange Street and U.S. Route 7. Woodchuck President and CEO Bret Williams, as well as Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay were keynote speakers along with other company, town and state officials. The VIPs in attendance were upbeat about the project and its positive, longrange impact on the economy of Addison County and beyond. Williams unveiled scale design drawings of the facility which will be completed next spring. The Eagle will publish the plans in a future issue. Woodchuck began in 1990 in a Proctosville winery and later moved its operation to Springfield. It produced a variety of apple wines and ciders, according the CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
Construction work under way at the site of the future Vermont Hard Cider’s Woodchuck cidery on Exchange Street in Middlebury. Photo by Lou Varricchio
RCHS sponsors two major fundraising events By Lou Varricchio
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Beth Saradarian, director of community outreach for the Rutland County Humane Society, welcomes Flower—a purring, stray feline—to the “cat house” at the animal shelter at 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford. Photo by Lou Varricchio
PITTSFORD — The Rutland County Humane Society is sponsoring two major fundraising events this month at its location at 765 Stevens Rd. in Pittford—the Kittens, Kittens Everywhere Auction is now under way, and then on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the RCHS Yard Sale event will help raise money for homeless animals in Rutland County. The auction is filled with merchandise, useful services and uniîque experiences. The public’s participation will help the animal shelter care for kittens which arrive at the shelter during the spring and summer months. During the RCHS Yard Sale event, visitors will find a wide selection of “treasures” and funds raised will help programs at RCHS. There will also be a bake sale to raise additional money. Yard sale items can be dropped off at the brown building next to the RCHS shelter. Call Beth Saradarian at 802-483-9171 for details about both events.
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