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Vol. 2 No. 39 • October 6, 2010
Sports
Poultney cheerleaders selected AllAmericans at national cheer camp. See page 11
High water from Tropical Storm Nicole in Brandon, and elsewhere around Rutland and Windsor counties, forced the closing of several roads forcing long detours for drivers.
Tropical Storm Nicole...
The day it rained forever By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com Heavy rain and gusty winds hit Vermont Sept. 30Oct. 1 flooding farmland, backyards, roads and parking lots in the Addison-RutlandWindsor counties area. The remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved up the East Coast last week and some wind gusts in the Green Mountains reached 52 miles an hour. South of Brandon in Rutland County, the Otter Creek reach ed its flood stage on the morning of Oct. 1. Area rivers and streams crested last Friday morning. The New Haven River topped Route 116 closing the road south of the one-lane bridge in Bristol. In Rutland County, the American Red Cross opened its headquarters doors as an emergency shelter after homes were evacuated in Center Rutland and elsewhere. Around Vermont, various state roads that were either closed or reduced to one lane due to flooding, debris, or fallen power lines were: Route 116 in Bristol, Route 100 in Rochester, Three-Mile Bridge Road in Middlebury from Route 7 to Halliday Road, the intersection of Routes 114, 122, and 5, Vermont 118 in Belvidere, Meadow Road in Waitsfield, Route 125 in Ripton (partially closed), and Route 128 in Westford.
A swing in their step: Members of Vermont’s 40th Army Band assigned to the Vermont National Guard.
40th Army Band marches on Benson By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com The U.S. Army’s Vermont National Guard 40th Army Band performed Oct. 3 at a special Benson Fall Foliage Celebration Concert at the Benson Library and Community Center in Benson. “The program consisted of a blend of traditional American marches and folk tunes from composers such as as John Phillip Sousa, Henry Fillmore, Carl King and Vermont March composer E.E. Bagley,” SSG David M. Pacheco of Vermont’s 172nd Public Affairs Detachment said. The historic military band got its start in 1907 in Brattleboro and was known then as the 1st Infantry Band. Several years later, it became known as the 172nd Infantry, 43rd Division Band. Bandmaster Chief Warrant Officer David A. Myers, director of bands at the Shelburne Community School,
was on hand to conduct the band in Benson. Myers has been a member of the band for over 26 years, serving as stage band director and staff composer before assuming command of the group in 1996. He is known nationally as a composer and conductor of band music. According to Pacheco, 40th Army Band members serve one weekend per month in addition to two weeks of training each year. When not performing National Guard duties, this diverse pool of talented musicians work civilian jobs in Vermont as teachers, lawyers, insurance agents, technology specialists, sales representatives, and engineers. During the darkest of the War in the Pacific in the 1940s, the band was assigned to the 43rd Division; members called several South Pacific islands “home” during their service tour. After the war, in 1947, the ...Turn to page 15 for more about the 40th Army Band
Since there was lots of fun and good eats at last year’s Ludlow Chili Cook-Off, there’s ample reason to believe this weekend’s event will be even spicier.
Ludlow when it sizzles: Chili CookOff this weekend Retired chef Contessa D. LaPasta returns for a second year as a taste-tester at the 20th Annual Ludlow Rotary Chili Cook-Off, to be held Oct. 9. Locally known as Vicki Corrao of Cavendish, LaPasta joins first-time Cook-Off judges Steve Birge, co-owner of Black River Produce, and State Sen. Alice Nitka to sample and render opinions on dozens of chili varieties—beef, vegetarian and more. The Chili Cook-Off takes place this Saturday rain or shine in a large tent at the corner of Depot and Main streets—by the traffic light—in the center of downtown Ludlow. The tasting starts at 11 a.m. and continues until the last chili is ladled out, usually by 2 p.m. Chili will be served open air if weather permits. A $7 admission entitles Chili Cook-Off visitors to all the chili they can eat, as well as bread, cider and ice cream. Cash prizes will be awarded in three “People’s Choice” categories--$100 to win, $50 to place and $25 to show. Judges’ awards will recognize the Best Chili, the Spiciest Chili and the chili served with the best Team Spirit. The Chili Cook-Off raises funds for the Black River Valley Senior Center and other Ludlow Rotary charities.
This Rutland teen is on the move! RUTLAND — It came as a pleasant surprise for 15-year-old Rutland High School student Taylor Hough—the friendly, goal-oriented young woman was thrilled with the big news last week: she was crowned Miss New England at the 2010 Miss American Junior Pageant. No stranger to competition, Hough was a recent contestant in the Miss Teen International contest. As the New England Junior Teen, Hough will be attending the national pageant for her age group at Florida’s Disney World during Thanksgiving week next month. There she will be in the spotlight as she competes for the national title of Miss American Junior Teen. Aside from the title, the winner receives thousands of dollars in cash awards and scholarships. Hough’s family and friends have their fingers crossed and are rooting for the young woman.
Most parents and teachers will tell you there is plenty of negative news reported about today’s youth. But there are far more positive news stories that tell about contemporary teens that don’t make it to the headlines—that’s why ...Turn to page 10 for more
...Turn to page 8 for more on the Chili Fest!
Strings on Strings Castleton State College presents Cashore Marionettes on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Joseph Cashore presents his marionettes and setting them to the music of Beethoven, Vivaldi, and other composers. Tickets for this event are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children. For details, contact the box office at 802-468-1119.
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