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Vol. 4 No. 48 • December 5, 2012
Community News, Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Food for Rutland and Southern Vermont
Rutland ‘Candlelight Vigil’ to focus attention on homeless By Lou Varricchio
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Donna Arnado
Rutland, Middlebury friends remember Donna Arnado By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND — Family and friends from Rutland and Middlebury gathered to say farewell to Donna Arnado, 43, this week. Arnado, who worked at Rutland’s Community Access Program and at the Specialized Community Care facility in Middlebury, died in a crash on Route 7 in Rutland Town at 6:49 a.m. Nov. 26. Arnado crossed an icy bridge between Williams Farm and Garden Time when she lost control of her vehicle. Her 2002 Chevrolet Tracker 4x4, which spun into the other lane, was struck by an oncoming pickup truck. Arnado was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Vermont State Police. She was wearing a seat belt. Arnado was a selfless person who was dedicated to helping disabled people lead productive, healthy lives, according to coworkers. Coworkers also said Arnado's mother died in a similar crash in Rutland in 1992; she had always been a cautious driver following her mother ’s accident.
RUTLAND — On Dec. 21, starting at 5 p.m., the Rutland County Housing Coalition staff, along with community partners and volunteers, will hold the thirteenth annual Rutland Candlelight Vigil in Depot Park in remembrance of the local homeless community. This event will bring attention to the tragedy of homelessness endured many Vermont families during the current economic downturn. “It’s also an opportunity to learn what’s being done in our community to reduce the risk of homelessness,” said Deborah Hall of RCHC. “Come listen to the stories of the homeless or those formerly homeless and light a candle as symbol of your commitment to help end this heartbreak in our community.” The event is open to the public and should last about a half an hour. Candles are provided. For details, contact Hall at 7759286 or via e-mail at deborah@rchcvt.org.
On Dec. 21, the Rutland County Housing Coalition staff, along with community partners and volunteers, will hold the thirteenth annual Rutland Candlelight Vigil in Depot Park in remembrance of the local homeless community. Pictured are family participants in last year’s Candlight Vigil. Photo courtesy of Rutland County Housing Coalition
VSO to celebrate Christmas in Brandon on Monday, Dec. 17 Benefit for Boys & Girls Club, OVUHS Scholarship Fund
By Lou Varricchio
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holiday season as the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Holiday Concert will help ring in the season at the Congregational Church Monday, Dec. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. The special VSO concert has a deeper meaning this year—it will help raise needed funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Brandon and the Benjamin
White Memorial Scholarship Fund at Otter Valley Union High School, which helps students in need. “The VSO Holiday Brass and Counterpoint concert, combines shining brass and brilliant voices, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and is a cherished event in Brandon,” according to Counterpoint’s new director, Nathaniel G. Lew. See VSO, page 6
Town to demolish Main Street house; widen road By Lou Varricchio
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The Town of West Rutland will demolish this local “eyesore” at the corner of Main and High streets. Photo by Lou Varricchio
WEST RUTLAND — A house, located at the northwest corner of Main and High streets in West Rutland will be demolished, according to Town Manager Mary Ann Goulette. The house, facing Main Street, will be demolished in order to help reduce traffic congestion near West Rutland High School and the public library. Last week, Goulette an agreement was close regarding the house she called a “eyesore.” The town acquired the house in 2011 during a tax sale, but not redeemed; the homeowner has now agreed to turn over the house to the municipality for $7,400. Goulette said the purchase was not budgeted. Also, the school received a so-called Safe Routes-to-School grant which included rebadging campus parking lots. Town crews will widen the intersection to permit two-way traffic during busy school hours. Demolition on the house will take place during the winters months with actual road widening starting in the spring.
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