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Skier directed out of backcountry safely
February 25, 2015
KILLINGTON — On Feb. 22, at approximately 1:32 p.m., the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks received an Emergency 911 call from Gregory Hilz, age 27 from Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Hilz said he was skiing on the Palmer Woods Trail at the Pico Ski Resort and became lost after skiing off the trail. A subsequent interview revealed Hilz intentionally…
Weekly sports round up from CSJ
February 25, 2015
Submitted CSJ Senior Kashean Alston scored 16 points in the conference tournament championship game and was named Outstanding Defensive Player for the tournament. Fighting Saints sweep conference basketball tournament By Justin Lemanski, sports reporter Thursday, Feb. 19 The Lady Saints defeated Me-Machias 78-34 in YSCC quarterfinals. For the Saints, Jamie McLaughlin and Chontayvia Kennedy led…
Dating between peaks
February 25, 2015
The highs and lows of mountain romance: The game of Battleship Editor’s note: Names, including the author’s, have been changed to protect identities due to the personal nature of this column. Have you ever played the game Battleship? It’s a game of chance, strategy, and finding the right coordinates to get a “hit” on the battleship. Enough…
Porcupines waddling through winter
February 25, 2015
By Steven D. Faccio The porcupine is one of the most recognizable mammals in the North Woods. And thanks to its short legs and fat body, it’s also one of the slowest. Of course, a porcupine really has little need for anything faster than first gear, since its quills provide excellent protection from most predators.…
KSC/KMS celebrate National Club Day
February 25, 2015
Members of Killington Ski Club and Killington Mountain School line up during National Club Day, Feb. 14. To see a video of the parade Click Here KILLINGTON—Saturday, Feb. 14, the Killington Ski Club and Killington Mountain School hosted National Club Day, as part of a nationwide event that celebrates USSA Development programs and clubs. This…
And the winner is…
February 25, 2015
Photos by Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — The Jack Daniel’s Taste of Tennessee Ski Week came to a close on Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Outback Pizza in Killington with the awards ceremony. Awards (and bragging rights) were up for grabs in three categories, with incorporations of Jack Daniel’s required, including best drink, best dish, and most…
FOLA sponsors home and business energy cost savings forum
February 25, 2015
Courtesy of FOLA Left to right: Baby Izabelle with mom, Tesha Buss, and Dave Bonta stand in front of a solar array installed as a result of an energy audit. Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Keep warm and save money through conservation and smart solar heating options. Find out what your neighbors have been up…
Beat the Band winners give concert
February 25, 2015
Coquette, second place winners of Chandler’s Beat the Band contest, will perform in concert with first place winners, TallGrass GetDown (now shown), on Feb. 27. Features TallGrass GetDown and Coquette Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Come and hear the future of music on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. when local indie bands, TallGrass GetDown and…
Chaffee annual juried artist exhibit opens with “A Love of Art”
February 25, 2015
Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center “Thanksgiving Day” by Rosalind Daniels will be on display at Chaffee Art Center, part of the exhibit, “A Love of Art.” Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center announces the opening of its annual juried artist exhibit “A Love of Art” on Friday, Feb. 27 with an opening…
Dual contributor exhibit to be featured at Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland
February 25, 2015
Courtesy of Castleton College “Death Chair” by Bill Ramage is a sample of work being presented in Castleton Downtown Gallery, in Rutland. Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local Vermont artist Bill Ramage and Castleton professor Bob Johnson from Feb. 25 through March…
Billings Farm & Museum screens documentary “To Breathe As One”
February 25, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A still from “To Breathe As One” shows the phenomenal music festival known as Laulupidu in Estonia. Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK, — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the award-winning film “To Breathe As One,” featuring a special appearance by filmmakers, Jim…
Heritage Family Credit Union readies for Shiver Me Shamrocks Fun Run
February 25, 2015
Courtesy of HFCU Participants dress in their best Irish attire, in the inaugural Shiver Me Shamrocks fun run held in 2014. RUTLAND - Kick off St. Patrick’s weekend by running or walking in Heritage Family Credit Union’s second annual Shiver Me Shamrocks St. Paddy’s 5K Fun Run on March 14, to benefit the Wonderfeet Kids…
De-stress with coloring workshops for adults
February 25, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. — KILLINGTON — The Sherburne Memorial Library is offering two de-stress/cabin fever workshops in adult coloring. The first will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we grow older, we put aside our crayons and…
Impact Fair Haven to offer teen dance
February 25, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. — Impact Fair Haven will be sponsoring their first teen dance for youth in grades 6 through 12 on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Grade School. The dance will be held in the gym and chaperones from both Impact Fair Haven and the…
Stitchy Women holds gala open house
February 25, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. — POULTNEY — The eighth anniversary of Stitchy Women yarn shop in Poultney will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 28 during a gala open house at the shop, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Owner Mary Lee Harris extends a cordial invitation to all. Harris said that at the open house,…
