it was literally, figuratively, spiritually, the center of putney, vermont.d of place that could host a weekly meeting of john caldwell and his band of seasoned troublemakers, call the viagra club. >> we'd be yelling back and forth from table to table. >> reporter: then, in may 2008, a fire in the attic. but the town banded together, taking ownership and raising $100,000 in donations for repairs. but just when they were this close, the unthinkable. a second fire, bigger than the first. and this time, it was arson. >> i felt kicked. it was such a slap in the face. >> reporter: there was a moment to grieve, but not a moment of doubt. so, how did you get the energy to do it all again? >> it was the community, really. >> reporter: for the second time in less than a year, the town started looking for grants and raising money. >> it's a very cool organization. >> reporter: they all chipped in. the town lumberyard donating wood. and when they do rebuild it, are there going to be special considerations for your club? >> we hope so. special lounge. >> reporter: they r