Middlebury
Bicentennial Movie Premiere
Story and reception photos by Firefighter Jon Vaughan - Middlebury
Volunteer Fire Department
Additional photos by David Marselinas and additional narrative by Terry
McAuliffe.
On Saturday, May 12, 2007 the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department hosted
the premier of the Middlebury Bicentennial Video. This movie was a private
showing to thank the sponsors of the video project. The members of the Fire
Department and Ladies Auxiliary setup Fire Headquarters in a manner suiting
such a prestigious event. Valet parking care of the Firefighters was
offered, as well as exceptional food from Four Corners prepared by the
Ladies Auxiliary. The apparatus floor was setup with a few tables and
chairs, as well as small evergreens and white lattice trellises. An open bar
of Soda, Champagne and Water was provided.
Photo courtesy Jon Vaughan, MVFD
Following the hors d’œuvres was the premier of the Bicentennial Movie
entitled: Middlebury Connecticut 200 Years Our American Home. The guests
were invited into the Fire Department meeting room where the training
projector was converted into a movie screen. The 90 minute movie was
introduced by Bicentennial Committee Co-Chairman Terry McAullife with a few
additional words by Joseph Colombatto, the videographer.
Photo courtesy Jon Vaughan, MVFD
The evening was a grand success, as guests were treated like royalty during
their stay at the firehouse. During the video the Fire Department was also
dispatched to an activated fire alarm on South St. The members, without
hesitation, changed from their dress uniforms to their fire gear and headed
to the call. When they returned they resumed their jobs at the premier.
Photo courtesy Jon Vaughan, MVFD
The Tim Rykoski jazz ensemble provided ambience.
Photo by David Marselinas
Filmmaker Joseph Colombatto discusses the making of
"Middlebury Connecticut: 200 Years, Our American Home"
Photo by David Marselinas
Photo courtesy Jon Vaughan, MVFD
Above photos by David Marselinas
Senior Brunch Monday May 14
The following Monday, May 14 the Fire Department in conjunction with the
Middlebury Police Department hosted the annual brunch for the seniors in
town. The Police Department provided the food as well as serving as waiters,
and the Fire Department provided the location and additional help. Over 100
seniors attended and were treated to excellent food, as well as an "open
bar" of juices, soda and water. Following brunch, the seniors were invited
to a free showing of the Bicentennial Movie in the meeting room.
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