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June 9, 2010
A New Market Press Publication
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Politician has a passion for planes as she earned her pilot’s license.
Rusty finds himself in the minority giving ‘Sex in the City 2’ a thumbs up.
Castleton’s tourney run ends with defeat to Oneonta State. Page 13
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‘We’re coming Father Abra’am’: Vermont in the Civil War By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND—When he’s not marketing the City of Rutland via his position at the Downtown Rutland Partnership, author and historian Don Wickman is perfectly content to research the role of Vermont and Vermonters in the U.S. Civil War. He also teaches a popular course in American history at the Community College of Vermont in Rutland. Local interest in the Civil War is unwavering, according to Wickman. In Vermont, many residents are fascinated by the state’s outstanding service in the war and its high casualty rate —15 percent died as the result of combat and disease, a staggering figure. “Many people alive today have direct ties to the Civil War era,” he said. “Also, Civil War photographs
keep this moment in history alive and vibrant.” Wickman has written and edited several books about the Green Mountain State’s role in the War Between the States. His most recent book reveals the daily lives of Vermont’s soldiers, and in some cases, exposes the provincialism and cultural prejudices of men who hailed from hardscrabble farms. Wickman’s latest book, “We Are Coming Father Abra’am: The 9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry 18621865, Patriots”, lets the Vermont soldiers do the talking through personal letters home as well as more formal letters to the editor that appeared in local newspapers. The 9th Vermont Regiment was the first regiment to answer Lincoln’s call for 300,000 volunteers. Two months into their service they were part of the Union forces who
Vermont’s gallant 9th: 1862-65
The Vermont 9th Infantry enters Richmond with other U.S. troops in April 1865. National Archives
See WICKMAN, page 10
The Vermont Volunteer Infantry 9th Regiment was formed in Brattleboro during the U.S Civil War and served gallantly in the Union Army, according to Don Wickman. The Vermont 9th fought in the bloody eastern theater beginning in July 1862 and disbanded after the war ended in December 1865. It received accolades from the North when it became one of the first federal units to enter
See 9th REGIMENT, page 10
Changes at McKernon Group President Jack McKernon retires BRANDON—Jack McKernon, founder and president of the McKernon Group has recently retired from the day-to-day operations of the company and will remain as chairman of the board of directors. McKernon has made a significant presence in Vermont and New York, building quality homes and small businesses since 1987. He was involved in the complete restoration of the Howe Block in downtown Brandon which houses several commercial spaces including the well- known Café Provence. He has had a longstanding commitment to environmentally safe systems and products and has been promoting and building “green” for many years. As president, McKernon has established
Jack McKernon and Kevin Birchmore other businesses and subsidiaries of the McKernon Group: Huntington House Inn, Cotswold Furniture, Green Mountain Windows, Urethane Foam Operations, Vermont
See McKERNON, page 4
Rutland collaborates to help youth in transition
Rutland-area U.S. Mail carriers were proudly waving to drivers and pedestrians along South Main Street in Rutland City recently. The streetside activity helped raise awareness about the carriers work in the community. The men and women are collecting food to help stock Rutland area food shelves. If you see your local mail carrier, ask him or her about it. Photo by Shawn Pemrick Photography
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Over 30 local agencies and organizations have come up with a plan to help youth and young adults as they make the transition into adulthood. The result is a street outreach team and new life skills center that will open up this June. The Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County along with Rutland Mental Health, the Vermont Achievement Center, the Rutland Free Clinic, and many others have decided to open "the Center" at the Merchants Row Boys and Girls Club, to be open 4 days a week with free lunch and opportunities for young adults ages 16-21. Staffing the center are director Brooke
Nuckles, coordinator Alisha Keel and peer outreach worker, Sarah Schrieber. The street outreach and center will also be supported by the Vermont Achievement Center, with Teresa Felix who will be preparing and serving lunch and also offering cooking for life classes. Jeff Durkee and interns from VAC and the Vermont Coalition for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program will be present doing outreach with the team. The Rutland Free Clinic will contribute by helping uninsured youth and young adults access healthcare and to sign up for health insurance.
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