WOODSTOCK — On Monday, Oct. 13, Governor Peter Shumlin announced that he will appoint Judge Harold “Duke” Eaton, Jr., to serve on the Vermont Supreme Court. Judge Eaton fills the seat left open by Justice Geoffrey Crawford’s appointment to the Federal District Court. Judge Eaton has served as a trial court judge since 2004, when he was…

HARDWICK—A Hardwick mother and her boyfriend are in custody, facing charges of second- degree murder after state police said the two put alcohol in the I.V. bag of the woman’s disabled son. Walter Richters and Melissa Robitille, both 38, were charged in the Aug. 22 death of Isaac Robitille. They pleaded innocent Wednesday afternoon in…

Gov. Peter Shumlin appointed Jessica Holmes, a Middlebury College professor of economics, to serve on the five-member Green Mountain Care board. She will serve a six-year term, replacing outgoing member Karen Hein of Jacksonville, Vt., whose term expired. “Jessica has extensive academic and professional experience in health care economics,” said Gov. Shumlin. “She comes to…

By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON – Good news for local foodies: Maya Papaya CSA and Chef Brad Pirkey will be opening a store for the coming ski season. The Maya Papaya Store and Chef Brad’s kitchen will open up in the Mountain Green sometime after Thanksgiving, according to proprietor E.J. Cully. “It will be a fish…

Last farmers markets are typically Oct. 25-26 Attention “Farm To Family” coupon holders — the 2014 program ends Oct. 31. Remember to use them by then, or they will expire. These coupons can only be used at farmers’ markets. Please note that the last farmers’ markets of the season will most likely end on Saturday,…

CHITTENDEN — Judith Sargent of Chittenden, Vt., is getting creative in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. She is one of 13 artists whose artwork was selected to appear in the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation’s (PDF) 2014 Creativity and Parkinson’s Calendar. Her paper collage, entitled “Autumn Frolic,” appears in the month of October in the nationally-distributed charity calendar…

RUTLAND–Slightly Off Center is a cozy, intimate and inviting boutique selling women’s jewelry and home accessories, and gifts made locally and from around the world. Slightly off Center is located 146 West St., in downtown Rutland (across from the Post Office). Photo submitted The ribbon is cut at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce ribbon…

RUTLAND–NBT Bank is located at Shops at Gryphon Square, 122 West St. in downtown Rutland (next to Small Dog Electronics). NBT Bank offers personal banking, asset management and business services through a network of over 155 banking locations in six states with local offices in Burlington, Williston and Essex Vermont and upstate New York and…

RUTLAND — BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont is pleased to announce that Sam Brookman, its weatherization program manager, has been named the first recipient of the Bob Neumayer Excellence in Weatherization Service Award. The award was created to honor Bob Neumayer, who worked at Northeast Employment & Training Organization for 18 years as area coordinator,…

KILLINGTON—You could hear a pin drop as selected students from Windsor Central Supervisory Union (WCSU) competed in their annual WCSU spelling bee at Woodstock Union High School’s Teagle Library on Friday, Oct. 10. Words such as “depth” and “lieutenant” were among the many challenges that student competitors faced. Sixth grader Wilbur Abrams and fifth graders…

In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, Steve Finer of Killington Fire and Rescue gave safety presentations to KES students Tuesday, Oct. 7. Finer and teachers spoke with children about how to avoid fires and asked them to ensure that there are smoke detectors in their homes with batteries changed annually. Discussion centered around what…

By Lani Duke Benson buzz BENSON—ATV trails are closed now with the start of hunting season. Don’t be surprised to find enthusiastic four-wheelers on town roads. When you close down hunt camp, please pack up your unopened, non-perishable foods to drop off at G&L on Route 22A, the Benson Village Store, or the Benson town…

By Lani Duke Musical chairs at City Hall Former Rutland City Public Works commissioner Alan Shelvey is taking over the position as interim zoning administrator from Robert Barrett. Barrett had filled the position since the August retirement of former zoning administrator James Simonds, but wanted to return to his city building inspector duties, saying he…

By Stephen Seitz ROCHESTER – Park House, which provides independent living for senior citizens, is holding a unique fundraiser: raffling off decorated sleds. “We collected old-fashioned runner sleds,” said Park House Executive Director Juli Reiderer. “Local artists decorated them with winter scenes and other art. They donated their time and materials.” The tickets are $20…

WOODSTOCK — On Wednesday, Oct. 8, Gary S. Thulander, president and general manager of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, announced the appointment of Lerome Campbell as new pastry chef at the resort’s dining venues, in particular, the Red Rooster restaurant. “Lerome Campbell brings such artistry to the pastry kitchen,” said Thulander. “He is a master…