You Can Quote Me Jul 18, 2008
October 7, 2007 - Robin McDermott, Founder of Mad River Localvore Project; Pete Johnson, Pete's Greens. September 30, 2007 - Cheryl Hanna, Vermont Law School. (WCAX.com, VT)
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Miami Valley Jul 14, 2008
Customers can currently order ATrse services in parts of more than 20 local communities, including Beavercreek, Butler Township, Centerville, Clayton, Dayton, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Kettering, Mad River Township, Miami Township, Miamisburg, Moraine, Northridge, Oakwood, Riverside, Springfield, Springfield Township, Vandalia, Washington Township, West Carrollton and Woodbourne-Hyde Park. AT make U-verse services available to more homes throughout the area on an ongoing basis. (PR Newswire)
Six Indicted for $15 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme Jun 27, 2008
In addition, the indictment shows that these six defendants operated and controlled various real estate, mortgage and title insurance-related businesses and corporations throughout the Greater Dayton area including Commercial Property Advisor Group (CPAG), Diamond Vision Capital Group, First Union Appraisals, Gem City Professional Services (GCPS), Option One Appraisals, JMH Real Estate, River City Appraisers, Alliance Mortgage, Gregory Investments Inc., KG Enterprises, Mad River Properties,... (PR Newswire)
Gardeners Help Local Food Shelves Jun 23, 2008
The Barnetts are first time gardeners, but there's plenty of advice at hand at the local garden store and greenhouse, the Mad River Garden Center. Another garden at the local elementary school provides a learning opportunity even when school's not in session. (WCAX.com, VT)
Deals on Independence Day family getaways Jun 21, 2008
Why: Because the Mad River Valley is the perfect place to celebrate independence Vermont-style. The Warren 4th of July festivities are touted as the countrys most unique and creative Independence Day celebration, with a parade thats known for an especially eclectic mix of floats and personalities. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Obituary: Scott Charles Gibson (1978-2008) Jun 19, 2008
Scott Charles Gibson, born on Oct. 1, 1978, at Mad River Hospital in Arcata, passed away June 14, 2008, in his hometown of Klamath. He was a Yurok Tribal member and proud of his heritage. (Daily Triplicate)
Bank celebrates opening with Taste of Amesbury Jun 11, 2008
The Taste of Amesbury will feature free food from several different Amesbury restaurants including; Powow River Grille, Ristorante Molise, Capaccios, The Barking Dog, The Ale House, Mad River Tavern, Amesbury Sports Park, Flatbread Company, Phat Cats Bistro, Andyman Dessert & Baking and Hodgies Ice Cream. The bank has designed this event to encourage residents to rediscover and support local Amesbury businesses two attendees will have a chance to win a $500 Amesbury Chamber of Commerce Gift... (Amesbury News, MA)
Review: Heartstopper Jun 6, 2008
Since then the New York Times bestselling author has gone on to pen many suspense and women in jeopardy novels, including Mad River Road, Puppet, and her newest book, Charley s Web. She often writes about domestic violence, and social issues play a role in most of her novels. (Suite101.com)
National Forest campgrounds now open May 30, 2008
In the Six Rivers National Forest, the campgrounds include Big Flat, Grassy Flat, Patrick Creek, Pearch Creek, Dillon Creek, Oak Bottom, Boise Creek, Mad River, Bailey Canyon and Fir Cove, Fish Lake and East Fork. E-Ne-Nuck Campground opens June 15. (Daily Triplicate)
Family turns love of paddling into a business May 22, 2008
They offer Pungo, Pamlico and Acadia kayaks and Mad River canoes. These are not whitewater boats; they are stable, quiet water pleasure craft. (Forest Republican, WI)
Taking Fido To Mendocino Apr 13, 2008
The Mad River Dog Boat Tandem even has interior carpet, water bowls and dog biscuits. The gunwales are about 2 feet high, so they came up to Stella's shoulders, which blocked her two attempts to jump overboard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
"Sabotage Stupidity" Winners Announced Mar 20, 2008
They were filmed at Mad River Glen in Fayston and two resorts in Utah, the only three in the nation that ban boarders. The videos were judged on how well they "poached" the mountains, creativity, sense of humor and production quality. (WCAX.com, VT)
Resorts ramp up for riders Mar 19, 2008
The news means that there are now just three resorts in the U.S. that continue to ban snowboarding (Alta, Deer Valley and Mad River Glen). It also means that theres one more place for skiers and snowboarders to get together to celebrate the second best part of winter. (MSNBC -- Travel)
17 year-old Crescent City girl killed in head-on collision Mar 16, 2008
The report said Odell, his wife Connie, 48, and son Brian, 20, were taken to Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata with moderate injuries. The collision blocked the westbound lane of U.S. Hwy. (Daily Triplicate)
New breed hits slopes - on its knees Mar 8, 2008
The sled De Geus is referring to is made by Mad River Rocket, a company in tiny Warren, Vt ... Mad River Rocket sells 7,000 of these sleds a year ... Next winter, Mad River Rocket plans to open a 250-acre sledding park on nearby Prickly Mountain. (Boston Globe)
Made in Vermont: Flatbread Nationwide Mar 8, 2008
There's a saying around the Mad River Valley, that a pizza isn't just a pizza, when it's an American Flatbread. Founder George Schenk says, "Artisinal food comes out of a passion for doing it and doing it well.". (WCAX.com, VT)
Cook enjoys taste of first World Cup victory Mar 6, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
No Snowboarding Allowed Mar 2, 2008
Mad River Glen is located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Known for having the most difficult terrain in the eastern United States, Mad River Glen grooms very little of its terrain and boasts one of two remaining single chairlifts in North America ... Originally Mad River Glen was open to snowboarders as well as skiers, but they soon discovered the single chairlift was not safe for snowboarders to unload. (Suite101.com)
Wescott breaks on through; Jacobellis keeps up the pace Feb 14, 2008
Skiers under 15 can show their stuff on the bumps during Mad River Glen's Junior Mogul Challenge Saturday. Don't feed the wildlife. (Boston Globe)
Study shows that skiers of all ages are having the time of their lives Feb 7, 2008
At Vermont's Mad River Glen, if you kiss your honey at the ticket booth, you each ski for $14 on Feb. 14. Globe correspondents Tony Chamberlain and T.D. Thornton contributed to this report. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Feb 2, 2008
(very near the Mad River, it should also be noted). Today, Dell'Arte is made up of a touring company, a fulltime professional training school, an annual festival, a youth academy and study abroad programs. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Backyard ski slope one man's labor of love Jan 31, 2008
In the early 1990s, Avedisian bought land in Mad River Valley (for privacy reasons, he requested the town not be named). Part of the appeal was 7 acres of glade that sloped from the house. (Boston Globe)
ADBA, Chamber share a downtown vision Jan 25, 2008
Coming and going Closed/moved Wild Bites, Market Street Pottery Isle, Market Square Hippie Chick Bakery, Elm Street Tanya s Pizza, Friend Street Scandia, Main Street Quality Package Store, Friend Street China Maxim, Main Street Pilates in The Millyard Some Recent Openings Phat Cats American Bistro, Market Street Ovedia Artisan Chocolates, Mill Street Envelop the moment, Market Square The Ale House, Friend Street Mad River Tavern, Main Street Comments Thank you for the abuse report. We will... (Amesbury News, MA)
Off the beaten slope Jan 24, 2008
As beautiful a ride as that can be, Eden's Jim Blair says that dog sledding is "all about the dogs." Atii Sled Dogs in Vermont's Mad River Valley offers lessons on skijoring - one or two dogs pulling a cross-country skier - "for owners with their own dogs that like to pull," says Atii's Gail Breslauer. Where to do it Eden Mountain Dogsledding (Eden Mills, Vt. (Boston Globe)
Dartmouth flexes, Vermont impresses at EISA ski carnival Jan 24, 2008
At Vermont's Mad River Glen, lift ticket prices are being rolled back Tuesday to the 1948 level of $3. 50. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Let freedom ring Jan 23, 2008
Written by Mad River Theater Works founder Jeff Hooper with music composed by Bob Lucas, Freedom Bound is one of several original works created by and for the company, which is the only rural professional theater company in the state ... Lattimore said he has performed with Mad River Theater Works for almost four years in productions like Walk On: The Rosa Parks Story and John Henry. (Lima News, OH)
Chilly Temperatures Warm Skiers' Spirits Jan 11, 2008
The temperature pendulum has swung back to close to where it belongs this time of year, and that's welcome news at Mad River Glen ... It was so warm this week, Mad River Glen actually had to close Wednesday ... Mad River Glen president Jamey Wimble says, "If we ski on it when it's wet like that, all our expert terrain becomes rutted up and the next day, you're not able to ski it. Now we have stuff that's in a skiable state today.". (WCAX.com, VT)
Film Fest Puts Democracy in the Spotlight Jan 11, 2008
Democracy is on display in the Mad River Valley. The fifth annual MountainTop Film Festival is underway at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. (WCAX.com, VT)
Winter Trails Day aims to get people to try snowshoes and cross-country skis Jan 10, 2008
Vermont areas include Greensboro's Highland Lodge Nordic Center, Ole's in Waitsfield, Huntington's Sleepy Hollow Inn, the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Mad River Glen, and the Woodstock Ski Touring Center. New Hampshire's White Mountains and beyond are also taking part. (Boston Globe)
local lowdown Jan 10, 2008
At any rate, if the Snow Bowl's growing old, and you're looking to branch out, ski mid-week at Mount Snow, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen or Jay Peak - for free, simply by presenting a ticket from Otter Creek Brewing at the ticket window. Coupons are available at the store itself, by e-mailing info@ottercreekbrewing. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
High winds knock out power around the state Jan 10, 2008
And Green Mountain Power crews are working to restore service to 30 customers still without power in the Mad River Valley area. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (WCAX.com, VT)
Pondering a few unique innovations in snow sports Jan 3, 2008
The United States Ski Mountaineering Association is the nonprofit group that sanctions the 2008 series of races, and the only event in New England is scheduled for Feb. 3, at Mad River Glen in Vermont. Asymmetric telemark skis - A boutique free-heel ski manufacturer in Colorado just might revolutionize telemark skiing with an asymmetrically cut ski that is reputed to be easier to turn and carve while increasing response with minimal effort. (Boston Globe)
Miller closes in on Mahre's career Cup record Jan 3, 2008
Vermont's Mad River Glen, and both Deer Valley and Alta in Utah do not allow snowboarding. Winter jackpot. (Boston Globe)
Eight Ways To Kick-Start Your Fitness Routine Jan 2, 2008
Whitney Phillips, president of the sled company Mad River Rocket, has helped transform sledding from a family sport into an extreme one. Unlike old-fashioned sleds, Mad River Rocket sleds allow riders to sit on their knees, using their free hands to maneuver. (Forbes)
Three rivers looked at for possible scenic designation Dec 27, 2007
The Vermilion and Ashtabula rivers in northeast Ohio and the Mad River in western Ohio could join the 13 streams now protected under the state's scenic river program. The program spotlights rivers that have not lost their natural beauty and wildlife to development and pollution. (WKRC.com, OH)
Snowfall giving ski resorts happy holidays Dec 25, 2007
Also in Vermont, Mad River Glen, which relies mostly on natural snow, reported 100 percent open. New England struggled last year. (Concord Monitor)
SkiingNew single chair gives skiers at Mad River Glen a lift Dec 23, 2007
The Advocate - Skiing New single chair gives skiers at Mad River Glen a lift ... Skiing New single chair gives skiers at Mad River Glen a lift ... By Tim Jones Special Correspondnet Published December 23 2007 The usual news from Mad River Glen is that the skiing is great. (Stamford Advocate)
Skiing vs. Snowboarding Dec 22, 2007
Just last weekend the Burton snowboard company sent a pack of poachers to Mad River Glen to protest that ski area's ban on shredding. The poachers hit the slopes hoping to convince Mad River to let them ride the lifts ... Most of the boarders and skiers at Bolton Valley had heard about the escalating friction between boarders and skiers at Mad River Glen. (WCAX.com, VT)
New England ski resorts enjoy favorite present for the holidays: a blanket of snow Dec 20, 2007
Only three anti-snowboarding holdouts will remain in the United States: Mad River Glen in Vermont, plus Alta and Deer Valley, both in Utah. Taos officials said they decided to wait until the end of the season to lift the ban because the resort did not want to rile skiers who bought season passes based on the premise that there would be no snowboards on the mountain. (Boston Globe)
Snowboarders Stage Friendly Protest Dec 16, 2007
The Mad River Glen ski area is one of only four ski areas in the country that do not allow snowboarders on their chair lifts ... Saturday was the perfect day to dedicate the new single chair, a replica of the chair lift that Mad River opened with 58 years ago ... Unlike most ski areas, Mad River Glen is owned by a cooperative formed by its most ardent skiers. (WCAX.com, VT)
Confluence Watersports Appoints Sue Rechner as President & CEO Dec 14, 2007
"Wilderness Systems, Perception, Mad River, Dagger, Wave Sport and AT Paddle-these are premiere, authentic, heritage brands in paddling and the outdoors," said Rechner ... About Confluence Holdings Corp. Confluence Holdings Corp, located in Easley, South Carolina, is the premier paddlesports company in the world, Confluence manufactures and distributes water sports equipment under the brands Mad River Canoe(R), Wilderness Systems(R) touring and recreational kayaks, Wave Sport(R) whitewater... (PR Newswire)
Returning soldier surprises daughters Dec 14, 2007
He and Jordan embraced at Mad River Middle School as the girl's seventh-grade classmates applauded. Jordan thought her father was in Germany and wouldn't be coming home until next week. (WKRC.com, OH)
Poaching can fetch boarders Burton's bounty Dec 13, 2007
Burton's "Poacher Freedom" campaign is looking for the best snowboarding video at Mad River Glen in Vermont, Deer Valley and Alta in Utah, and Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico ... A Mad River Glen video shot last year shows a trio of skiers donning jackets and ties, paying for lift tickets, taking the lift, and then changing to snowboards hidden in the woods before riding down the mountain by the base area ... "We're trying to take the high road with it," said Mad River Glen president Jamey Wimble.... (Boston Globe)
Mad River Glen showing rededication to tradition Dec 13, 2007
Singular sensation still uplifting spirits at Mad River Glen ... But while many resorts are focused on installing the latest high-tech equipment to zip customers up the slopes as fast as possible, one ski area in northern Vermont is taking a different approach: The cooperative that runs Mad River Glen in Fayston just spent eight months and $1 ... "This Single Chair had become the icon of the ski area. The Mad River Glen community rallied around this project so much, it's unbelievable.". (Boston Globe)
Cabot Dials Up Cell Service Dec 12, 2007
In the coming weeks, Unicel says it's close to finalizing plans to site cell technology in Burlington, Charlotte, Rutland and the Mad River Valley. Some critics are worried the pending sale of Unicel to Verizon will delay bringing cell service everywhere in Vermont. (WCAX.com, VT)
Mad River's single chairlift is back in action Dec 7, 2007
(AP) - Mad River Glen's new single person chairlift debuted today, whisking skiers up the mountain at the start of opening day ... Many said it was the Mad River's best opening day ever, with plenty of snow and most trails open. (WCAX.com, VT)
Mad River's Chair Lift Up and Running Dec 7, 2007
Mad River Glen's new single person chair lift is up and running. Last winter the ski area retired its 59-year-old diesel-powered lift, and replaced it with one powered by electricity. (WCAX.com, VT)
Savvy skiers can find bargains on slopes Dec 6, 2007
Mad River Glen's got some cheapies: Roll Back the Clock Day Jan. 29, to the 1948 rate of $3 ... Mad River marketing man Eric Friedman said the specials are traditional offerings. (Boston Globe)
Vermont's hidden skiing gems Nov 29, 2007
When they say it at Mad River Glen, they mean it, and don't really give a hoot if you agree or not ... In an era of high-speed everything, leave it to old-school Mad River Glen to spend $1. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
You Can Quote Me Nov 14, 2007
October 7, 2007 - Robin McDermott, Founder of Mad River Localvore Project; Pete Johnson, Pete's Greens. September 30, 2007 - Cheryl Hanna, Vermont Law School. (WCAX.com, VT)
Woman files human rights complaint over guide horse Nov 13, 2007
But the Central Vermont Community Land Trust, which owns the 24-unit Mad River Meadows Apartments complex where she lives, isn't so sure. The group is concerned about horse droppings, hay storage and lack of grazing space and has denied her request. (WCAX.com, VT)
Mount Snow opens on earliest date since 1998 Nov 11, 2007
Mad River Glen: Dec. 15. Magic Mountain: Dec. 15. (WCAX.com, VT)
Hospital celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 2, 2007
To raise awareness of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mad River Community Hospital will host events aimed at educating local residents about breast disease and commemorating those who have battled breast cancer, according to a Mad River Community Hospital news release ... Mad River Community Hospital suggests that its employees and visitors wear pink on every Wednesday in October, in recognition of Think Pink Day ... Mad River Community Hospital is partnering with the Humboldt County... (The Eureka Reporter)
Ski Lift Installation Takes Off at Mad River Sep 20, 2007
It's a quiet early fall morning at Mad River Glen, until that serenity is shattered for the start of a complicated construction project. Mad River brought in contractors to fly pieces of its new ski lift to the top of the mountain ... Parson adds, "Part of our mission is to retain the original ski experience people had at Mad River in the 1940s, which includes being able to ski on trails that are not crowded, and on natural snow.". (WCAX.com, VT)
80 Hours Calendar Sep 13, 2007
MUSIC "Java Blend," Mike and Amy Finders, noon, Java House 211 1/2 E. Washington Mad River Band, noon, MC Ginsberg, 110 E. Washington Friday Night Concert Series, Euforquestra, 6:30 p.m., Pedestrian Mall "Live at the Java House," Nikki Lunden, 8 p.m., Java House. Formerly a member of Heinous Canis, songwriter and artist Nikki Lunden performs weekly at the Java House. (Daily Iowan, IA)
On Re-subdivision Panel Slates Public Hearing Sep 12, 2007
"A mad river runs through there in a heavy rainstorm," he said. In other news, 91 signatures on a petition caused Conservation Commission members to set a public hearing date in September for an application from the Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism, seeking to operate a residential facility and school at 775-777 South St. for adolescent girls with drug and alcohol issues who have been ordered to attend such a facility by the state. (Voices, CT)
Hit the road for scenic fall drives Sep 7, 2007
Head south on Route 100B to Route 100 along the Mad River ... Route 100 is also home to interesting shops like Mad River Glass Gallery and restaurants like the 1824 Inn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hot Shot crews get caught by Frenchman's Bend mudslides Sep 7, 2007
Two Mad River Hot Shot crews found themselves caught in between slides Wednesday morning west of Frenchman's Bend. Richard Herrera, Jr., the Tahoe Battalion Chief and District Chief for crews there during the fire, said that he was just about to call the two Mad River hot shot crews working up on the mountain back in after receiving a weather report that sighted a storm cell nearby ... The Mad River crew said the storm was mostly hail and the slides lasted for about 30 minutes, burying one rig... (Wood River Journal, ID)
Bird watchers' paradise at Shorebird Festival Sep 5, 2007
After the boat and land field trips were over on Saturday, bird watchers attended a seafood buffet dinner at the institute s cafeteria and listened to a presentation by Ron LeValley, a senior biologist with Mad River Biologists. His topic was Conversations with a snowy plover and other shorebird writings of William Leon Dawson, author of The Birds of California. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Birdwatchers to descend on local festival Aug 26, 2007
LeValley, a Californian employed by Mad River Biologists, actually is best known as a nature photographer. He'll be showing his photos blended into onversations with a Snowy Plover and other shorebird writings of William Leon Dawson. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Last- minute family vacations Aug 18, 2007
My husband spent four years as an undergraduate at the University of Vermont in Burlington, and we were married in a charming town called Waitsfield, known for its proximity to the Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski areas. Now, as parents, spending our time in Vermont differently than we did as carefree 20-somethings, we still manage to find outdoor adventures, good food and beautiful scenery. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Births: Jason Ray Turner Jr. Aug 7, 2007
Jason Ray Turner Jr. was born July 18 at Mad River Community Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. (Daily Triplicate)
'There's a lot of talent in this valley' Aug 1, 2007
The Bundy Center for the Arts and Mad River Chorale361 Bundy Road802-496-4781. Green Mountain Cultural Center Joslyn Round Barn8 Mad River Green802-496-7722. (Boston Globe)
It's a natural Aug 1, 2007
This picturesque rural town in the heart of the Mad River Valley has a vibrant community, a thriving arts scene, unmatched outdoor activities, and a conscience ... Scenic Route 100 bisects town and runs parallel to the north-flowing Mad River, which draws swimmers, anglers, canoists, and kayakers ... The Mad River Path Association (802-496-7284, ) oversees a network of hiking trails in the valley and produces an easy-to-read topographic map that highlights some of the area's best routes and... (Boston Globe)
Ex-Prudential official, SEC settle allegations with fine Jul 31, 2007
Mad River Glen, a small, nonprofit ski area, has raised more than $1. 2 million in charitable contributions, in partnership with the Preservation Trust of Vermont and the Stark Mountain Foundation, toward the $1. (Boston Globe)
