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Vol. 4 No. 42 • October 24, 2012

Community News, Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Food for Rutland and Southern Vermont

Ludlow gala event raises museum funds, awareness By Lou Varricchio

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Vermont will make another foray into the popular vodka market. The state's newest distillery, to be built in the Windsor Industrial Park adjacent to the Harpoon Brewery, will be constructed by American Crafted Spirits. Image, American Crafted Spirits

$1 million Vodka distillery planned for Vermont

LUDLOW — Based on the final report for the Black River Academy Museum's Unique Experiences' Gala held recently at Okemo's Epic Restaurant, the gala proved to be a financial and social success, according to coordinators Joyce Washburn and Sharon Combes-Farr. Washburn and Combes-Farr said 60 guests attended the affair and helped raise more than $7,000 in needed funds. “We had postponed our gala by two months to fully leverage the in-kind donations that we received from local businesses and community members,” Washburn said. “The gala made the difference in the museum’s ability to remain income positive for the second year in a row," Combes-Farr said. The next BRAM fundraising event will be the annual 5K Walk for History. The event starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the museum in Ludlow.

By Lou Varricchio

newmarketpress@denpubs.com WINDSOR — Vermont will make another foray into the popular vodka market. The state's newest distillery, to be built in the Windsor Industrial Park adjacent to the Harpoon Brewery, will be constructed by American Crafted Spirits. The company, which started last year, will make its vodka at the proposed, barn-like distillery. Vodka and other spirit products which will be manufactured there will use Vermont-grown corn, wheat, and rye. Chief Executive Officer Peter Jillson said the distillery project will cost approximately $1 million. Jillson also said his first labeled product will be "Silo Vodka"; additional spirits are planned and will include flavored vodka and gin.

Based on the final reports for the Black River Academy Museum's Unique Experiences' Gala held recently at Okemo's Epic Restaurant, the gala proved to be a "success", according to event coordinators Joyce Washburn and Sharon Combes-Farr.

PUMPKIN PRINCESS — Popular Poultney High School senior Hannah Grenier was crowned Pumpkin Princess at the school last week. She will be the center of attention during Poultney’s annual Halloween Parade to be held downtown on Saturday, Oct. 27. “I was interviewed by three judges based on community service, future plans, extracurricular activities, and why I thought I should be chosen for Pumpkin Princess,” she said about the selection process. See related story on page 5. Photo by Catherine M. Oliverio

Amtrak posts new ridership record; July best month ever By Lou Varricchio

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It may still be the slowest mode of transport between Rutland and New York City, but Amtrak ridership is surging with 11 consecutive monthly ridership records. Ridership has also increased on the Ethan Allen Express. Pictured: Ethan Allen Expresssnack car.

RUTLAND — Amtrak ridership is surging with 11 consecutive monthly ridership records. Ridership has also increased on the Ethan Allen Express, according to the federally funded passenger rail service. In each month of the current fiscal year, Amtrak has posted the highest ridership total ever for that month. July 2012 was the single best ridership month in the history of Amtrak. “All across America the demand to travel by Amtrak is strong, growing and undeniable,” said President and CEO Joe Boardman. “Amtrak continues to deliver on its mission to fulfill a vital national transportation need and does so with improved management and financial health.” From October 2011 to August 2012, total Amtrak ridership was up 3.4 percent as compared to the same period last year. When the current fiscal year ends on September 30, Amtrak expects a new annual ridership record will be set, surpassing the current record of 30.2 million passengers established in FY 2011. Amtrak ridership increased 44 percent and set new annual records. The new growth is occurring nationwide, including the Northeast Corridor. See RIDERSHIP, page 8

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