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October 14, 2009
A New Market Press Publication
Brandon
Seeing Stars
Boo!!!
Local firefighters mark Fire Prevention Week.
Woman holds the honored distinction of first Canadian on space station.
The Pittsford Haunted House prepares for scares on Hallow’s Eve.
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Missing boy found alive CLARENDON — On Oct. 6, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Vermont State Police were notified of a missing 11-year-old boy and his Springer Spaniel from his residence on Teer Road in Clarendon. Three troopers and a state police dog were dispatched to the scene. After interviewing the parents of the child, two troopers and the dog began a search of the woods near the residence. An additional K-9 team was called from Brandon Police Department and responded to the scene, as well as three deputies from the Rutland County Sheriff ’s Department. As the K-9 teams searched the woods, the other police drove around the nearby roads in an effort to locate the child. As the search continued four other police K-9 teams that were training in the area also came to assist in the search. At approximately 12:30 p.m., a resident of Ira contacted the state police and advised he observed the child in a field near his house. The child was subsequently picked up from that area by one of the deputies patrolling the roads. The boy had possession of a backpack, a B.B. gun, and a knife. He was later interviewed by troopers and was found to be in good condition. The boy told troopers that he was prepared to stay in the woods overnight and had the weapons with him for protection. The boy and dog did not require medical attention and were turned over to the parents.
Denton Publications adds 15 newspapers Combined circulation stands at 250,000 By John Gereau johng@denpubs.com
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HOMECOMING — The Castleton State College Spartans played Gallaudet University of Washington, D.C., at the team’s recent home game (the Spartans return home Oct. 24). Gallaudet is a federally chartered, quasi-governmental university for the education of the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The Spartans fell 49-18 in front of 3,400 fans during homecoming and alumni weekend. The Spartans fell to 1-2 overall. Photo by Shawn Pemrick Photography
Pittsford man killed heroes awarded for saving lives in one-car crash Local Firefighters honored for selflessness Joseph Bourgeois, age 47, of Pittsford was killed in a single-car crash Oct. 11. Police said Bourgeois was alone when the accident occurred around midnight on Route 7. The scene of the crash was near near the intersection of Route 7 and Parker Road in Pittsford. Bourgeois was found dead at the scene. Apparently, police said, his car swerved off the road and then rolled down a steep embankment. Police were uncertain if alcohol, drugs or speeding are to blame. The accident is currently under investigation.
Eagle Newspapers, based in Syracuse, and Spotlight Newspapers, based in Delmar, have been purchased by Community Media Group LLC — a new company formed by Denton Publications owner Daniel E. Alexander. The new partnership draws 15 free and paid communiThis story was first ty newspapers unposted online at 3 der the Denton umbrella, bringing the p.m., Oct. 8 on local company’s towww.Denpubs.com tal number of publications to 25 with a combined circulation of 250,000, as well as a number of niche publications and Web sites. The total number of employees will increase from 75 to 140. While the purchase will open numerous advertising opportunities and create a network for sharing resources and improving content, Alexander stressed the papers will all retain their commitment to community journalism. “We plan to remain local, we believe in the community newspaper concept,” Alexander said. “At the same time, we recognize people do travel, and both advertisers and readers will no doubt have an interest in the areas covered by these papers.” For example, Alexander said a local event like Race the Train which took place in North Creek in September can now receive publicity in a much greater portion of New York and Vermont, through the new partnership. “Our network is far reaching,” Alexander said. “I’ve been told that our publicity of these events
ORWELL—Just prior to it regular monthly business meeting Oct. 5, volunteer members of the Orwell Fire Department proudly awarded four local heroes the department’s Medal of Honor citation for their selfless acts of valor. The individuals safely removed injured occupants from a burning vehicle on the evening of Sept. 18 in Orwell. In the company of fellow firefighters, Vermont State Police troopers, family members and relatives of the individuals rescued, Chief Louis Hall made the presentations. Hall said that had it not been
for the swift efforts of the four volunteers, the results would have been tragic. During the special night for recognition, Hall also awarded retiring firefighter Les Myers a 20-year badge plaque and also presented retiring firefighter Walter Bonner with a special firefighter presentation book for his years of service to the Orwell community. Hall also mentioned the previous acknowledgments of several current firefighters including Roger Young, Sandy Korda, and Second Assistant Chief Jim Booska.
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Orwell’s heroes: Honored for saving lives at an accident Sept. 18: volunteer firefighters Mark Mordasky, Richard Gagnon, Sean LeSage and Steven Gagnon. Photo courtesy Orwell Fire Department
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