Green Mountain Outlook 07-10-2010

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Renowned instructor Bonnie Gale of English Basketry Willows to make appearance. ...Continued on page 8

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Vol. 2 No. 27 • July 7, 2010

Entertainment Vermont “Blues Brother” to perform See page 5

Sports Lake Monsters dominate Valley Cats See page 6

Setting the bar Fair Haven graduate reaches his goal to raise $40,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by taking part in 38 races in three years. ...Turn to page 5 to read the full story

Andy and Becky Mitchell (center) join family and friends to salute veterans last year in Brandon. This year’s event, July 24, will be larger with over 200 guests expected at Brandon American Legion Post 55.

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Quechee Hot-Air Balloon Craft & Music Fest The 31st annual Quechee Hot-Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival got under way last month attracting entries from Rutland and Windsor counties and beyond. The pilots and flight crews began their first ascension during the early evening of the opening day. Colorful hot-air balloons were seen floating as far west as Castleton and north to Brandon. Ground-based chase crews followed their balloons via vans, SUVs and pickups. Photo by Stephanie Simon

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New downtown address Members of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce opened new doors at 50 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. Residents are invited to visit the new offices and public meeting room Monday through Saturday. Pictured: Ann Marie Clifford, Penny Inglee, Mayor Chris Louras, Mark Foley Jr., John Valente, Glenda Hawley, Tom Donahue, Joan Hill, Alderman Dave Dress, Emma Theodorou, Marleen Cenate, Mary Ann Goulette, Dave Carman, Alderman Dave Allaire, Alderman William Notte. State Sen. Bill Carris and Tom DePoy.

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BRANDON—Last year’s salute to Brandon resident Orin Mitchell, an enlisted U.S. Marine, kicked off a salute to U.S. veterans that now returns for a second, even bigger annual celebration. The Breakfast for the Veterans event will be held at the Brandon American Legion Post 55, July 24, starting at 8 a.m. The event is organized by Andy and Becky Mitchell of Brandon, the parents of Orin Mitchell. “This event is a fulfillment of a dream,” Andy Mitchell said. Mitchell was a member of the U.S Army for 14 years. “We started out honoring Orin and turned into a wider salute to our area veterans,” he said. “Local veterans such as Ted Ketcham, Arron Tucker, Ernie Kish, and a dozen more, came out for last year’s breakfast. We were honored to have them present.” Mitchell said this year’s response was a surprise—a very nice surprise. Over 127 local businesses have donated food and other items to the upcoming breakfast. Mitchell noted that a dozen or so volunteers from Addison and Rutland counties will work ...Turn to page 3 to read the full story

Ed Knapp elected president at Chester Rotary Club.

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Annual breakfast a big salute to local veterans

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