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Community News, Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Food for Rutland and Southern Vermont
Vol. 3 No. 41 • October 19, 2011
Safety No. 1 for cider producers By Lou Varricchio
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A security camera captured the image of the Lake Sunapee Bank robber in West Rutland Oct. 7.
Police search for bank robber in W. Rutland By Lou Varricchio
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WEST RUTLAND — Vermont State Police detectives continue investigating the robbery of the Lake Sunapee Bank on Main Street in West Rutland Oct. 7. As of Oct. 17, no suspects have turned up. On Oct. 7, at approximately 11:50 a.m., a lone white male walked into the West Rutland bank and approached the center teller. The suspect knocked on the counter to get her attention. He then produced a note demanding the teller to empty the drawer and that he had a gun. A firearm was not displayed. The teller gave the male an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then left the bank on foot, heading east on Main Street. VSP detectives said the suspect is described as a white male approximately 6’0”–6’2” with a thin build, dirty blonde hair, and was unshaven. The suspect was last seen wearing a dark blue Gorilla Unit hoodie, with the hood up, a baseball hat, and has ear-expanding earring in left ear. It is believed this individual is same as the suspect from the armed robbery on Sept. 7 at the Merchants Bank in Rutland. The Rutland robbery investigation is also unresolved. However, similarities in the incidents include suspect description, clothing, and method of operation. Anyone having information regarding this case is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at the Rutland Barracks at 802773-9101.
Cider pressing the old fashion way at the Ludlow Farmer's Market. In Vermont, as much as 12 pounds of apples go into making one gallon of fresh apple cider. Photo by Don Dill
RAVNAH ranked among top U.S. homecare agencies RUTLAND—Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice (RAVNAH) announced that it has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance. “The 2011 HomeCare Elite winners demonstrate a commitment to providing patients with the best possible care while managing their business efficiently and effectively,” said Amanda Twiss, CEO of OCS. “We congratulate RAVNAH on being one of the top home care agencies in the country.” Ron Cioffi, CEO of RAVNAH credits high quality care and outstanding customer service with their ability to rank as one of the HomeCare see HOMECARE, page 8
RAVNAH has been named among the top-performing home health agencies in the U.S. Pictured: RAVNAH Physical Therapist Suanna Bicek helps Frank Bruno of Rutland to help him maintain his mobility.
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LUDLOW—Vermont may be one of the nation’s leading states in the production of apple cider, but it is number 1 when it comes to cider production safety. Due to outbreaks of E. coli bacteria from unpasteurized apple cider and other outbreaks from contaminated fruit juices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed new regulations a few years ago. As a result, all apple cider sold in Vermont, other than sales directly to consumers by producers—such as roadside farmstands—must be produced using principles that reduce pathogens, according to cider maker Mike Curnow of Chester. UV radiation and heat are the most commonly used methods, he said. In Vermont, unpasteurized cider is sold only on-site at orchards or small rural mills. Without pasteurization, naturally occurring yeasts in the cider remain alive and continue the fermentation process. In Vermont, as much as 12 pounds of apples go into making one gallon of fresh apple cider. “We like to use the old rack and cloth press,” said Curnow. Curnow makes cider and gives it away for his family, friends and neighbors. “I don’t need the money really. It’s just for friends and family,” he said. Asked the secret of making a good Vermont cider, Curnow said—“use organic McIntosh apples. I think they make the best cider. I have two trees but that’s not enough, so I buy most of my apples locally. The Ludlow Farmers Market has been a good source of apples for me. Then, sit down with a mug of hot cider and dunk a homemade cider doughnut. It’s heaven on earth.”
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