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Vermont man was dubbed ‘carpetbagger’ by the South

Instructor takes top honors in educational logging games

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November 3, 2012

Middlebury F.D. unveils revamped Station 2 By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs.com EAST MIDDLEBURY — There were many smiling faces when town dignitaries, residents and firefighters gathered to cut the ribbon at the rebuilt Middlebury Fire Station 2 in East Middlebury Oct. 27. The ceremony started at 10 a.m. at the site located on the corner of King’s Row and East Main Street. The ribbon-cutting ceremony had a special flavor because it ended a busy, four- month construction effort that saw the old fire station demolished and rebuilt, from the ground up. The new fire station, sporting new accoutrements as well as a pricey, high-tech safety floor, was completely designed and built by Bread Loaf Corporation of Middlebury. Keeping the construction work “local” was a big step in earning support for the project—which passed by bond vote in March. Completion of the main fire station refacing project on Seymour Street will follow the East Middlebury station opening. According to Fire Chief Cole, the Bread Loaf team has been working with the Town of Middlebury and members of the Middlebury Fire Department since late 2010 on planning the addition and renovations to Station 1 in Middlebury as well as the demolition and rebuilding of Station 2 in East Middlebury. With the approach of Hurricane Sandy in northern New England, it was likely that Station 2 fire and emergency personnel would see action within 48 hours of the building’s grand opening.

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Serving Addison and Chittenden Counties

Vt. girds for Sandy By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs.com MONTPELIER — Vermont Emergency Management officials were encouraging Vermonters to prepare for serious effects from Hurricane Sandy at press time, Oct. 29. The storm was forecast to move into Vermont during the afternoon hours Oct. 29. The National Weather Service reports that where the storm made landfall, and what exact effects could be felt in Vermont were highly uncertain. However, the reports said, it was likely Vermont would see a significant amount of rain and high winds between Monday night and Wednesday. “We won’t know exactly what we can expect from this storm, so we are preparing for anything,” Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn said. “My staff will continue to follow the storm throughout the weekend and we are preparing our possible response as if the worst-case scenario will occur.” Individuals are encouraged to stay tuned to local media to track the progress of the storm. Flynn asked Vermonters to “make sure your family emergency supply kit is stocked with fresh water, batteries, flashlights, and other basic necessities. Every home should have such a kit whether or not a storm is approaching.”

SPOOKTACULAR—Little firefighter Jackson Jacobs, 3, of Middlebury was all dressed up for the town’s annual Spooktacular event, downtown, Oct. 28. Jackson joined over 100 similarly costumed children and parents for a safe, pre-Halloween celebration on the town green. The event included treats, eats and live music. Photo by Mary Brady

U.K. company buys Woodchuck for $305M By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY — Woodchuck Hard Cider was purchased by Irish beverage company C&C Group for $305 million. The cider maker announced the deal Oct. 23. Long recognized at the top-selling hard cider in the U.S., Woodchuck is produced by the Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC in Middlebury. The company cornered approximately 47 percent of the hard cider market in Amer-

ica. According to the company’s publicity literature, all Woodchuck ciders are naturally glutenfree. The firm’s ciders are made from apples only, without any grains. Under the Woodchuck name, the company has other brands, too. Several core flavors are balanced by limited seasonal releases. Several private reserves are produced in short-run batches. The company’s farmhouse select line is available in 750ml bottles and produced in short batch runs.


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