Top Stories for Tuesday July 26, 2016

Just Across The Street Sharing Memories With George Smith
By Cookie Steponaitis
George Smith likes to tell it that he lives just across the street from where he was brought up. While life for this wonderfully social member of the Old Farts Club has revolved around the town of Bristol that he loves so much, fate also took him into service of his country and across the globe. “Someone up above has always looked out for me all my life,” remarked George. Indeed it does seem that at turning points in his life fate intervened. Yet, just a few minutes with this gregarious man often referred to as one of the ‘barometers of life in Bristol’ George credits his family, the town and events of life for shaping his beliefs in people, work and how to celebrate life.
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Neat Repeats A 26 Year Celebration Of Community And Family
By Mike Cameron
Neat Repeats Resale Shop located on Bakery Lane in Middlebury is currently enjoying it's 27th year of service without ever having had a grand opening. What this non-profit cares about and how much they care is a story about thoughtfulness, vision, diversity, volunteerism and trust.
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A Building To Last 100 Years

Standing in the apparatus bays of the newly opened Bristol Fire Station, Chief Brett LaRose has to stop and pause to realize what has come to fruition. What began as a Fire Department Committee exploration in 2002 under the leadership of then Chief Mark Bouvier and Assistant Chief Peter Coffey, involving many phases of committees, planning, budgets, community presentations and two votes has become a reality in 2016.
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