May is National Bike Month, connections to transportation sought The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has issued a grant solicitation for new infrastructure projects that improve access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2015, awards totaled nearly $5.1 million for construction and planning projects throughout the state. “Bicycle and pedestrian projects can help connect…

KILLINGTON — The Killington Senior Baseball team is looking for a few baseball players to round out its team. This is baseball not softball.  A wood bat is used in the league and it is for players 35-years-old and up (must turn 35 before Sept. 1). Games are played Sunday’s at noon with the season…

By Linda Maness The first-ever Hero Boys team at Mettawee Community School aims to build character with fitness. Similar to Girls on the Run, aims to make athletics, teamwork fun WEST PAWLET — For the first time a boys’ youth development program called Hero Boys is being offered to students in grades 3-5 at Mettawee…

Courtesy of Vermont Fish & Wildlife The Branchaud family of Rutland assists Vermont Fish & Wildlife with trophy trout stocking on East Creek in Rutland late last month. The Department’s annual fish stocking work is in full gear across the state and will result in over 750,000 fish stocked into Vermont waters in 2016. Vermont…

Submitted Maggie Miller College of St. Joseph is celebrating a winning week, highlighted by the softball team’s first Yankee Small College Conference Championship win on Saturday, May 7. The baseball team spent the week preparing for their second-straight United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Tournament appearance. The Fighting Saints are the host team for the tournament,…

Live insect interference QUESTION:  Peter and John are playing in  tournament. On the second hole, Peter finds a live insect crawling on his ball on the putting green. Because the live insect is not adhering to the ball, it is considered a loose impediment, Peter removes the insect. In the removal of the insect, the…

RUTLAND — Mount St. Joseph Academy’s annual spring golf tournament at the Proctor-Pittsford Country Club will take place on Friday, May 13. This popular event is now held in memory of John Valente (MSJ ‘64), who was the longtime organizer of the tournament. All proceeds from the day help make an MSJ education more affordable for today’s students. The format…

RUTLAND — Little Bellas, the popular girl’s mountain bike program, is coming to Pine Hill Park in Rutland for the first time this summer. The half-day mountain biking camp will run from July 25-29 and is designed for girls ages 8-11 of all mountain biking abilities. The Pine Hill Park camp will incorporate basic bike…

By Nancy E.Finn 100-day club members stand for a photo opportunity following a barbecue at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars. Killington celebrated Pass Holders Appreciation Day at the base of Superstar and the Umbrella Bars on Saturday, April 23, with a barbecue. After lunch many 100-Day club members gathered to rub shoulders and reflect on…

Courtesy of Jonathan Bisch Jonathan Bisch of Jamaica, Vt., placed fourth at the Carolina SUP Cup Money Island Open Race in his 6.5 mile technical class. Jonathan Bisch of Jamaica, Vt., earned fourth place in the men’s over 50 class in the 6.5 mile Money Island Open race. The event was held at the Carolina…

QUESTION: Corey and Justin are playing in a tournament. On the fourth hole, Justin’s ball lands in an area where the stakes defining a water hazard were improperly installed. Clearly, the area where the ball landed was part of the hazard but technically, the ball was outside the hazard. Justin claims the ball was within…

CASTLETON—The Sharon Brown Memorial Award is given annually to a female student athlete. She must relate well to peers with a desire to excel and dedication to her team. She has shown leadership, academic achievement and service to the community, as well as possibly playing more than one sport. This year’s recipient is senior two-sport…

It was a lopsided week for College of St. Joseph athletics, with the baseball team continuing their dominance and going a perfect 6-0, and the softball team taking a couple steps back going 0-5. Fighting Saints baseball has improved their overall record to 47-11 on the season and are currently riding a 13-game winning streak.…

Killington and Rochester among recipients The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (VTFPR) has awarded $586,764 to 15 significant Vermont trail projects. This funding, available through state and federal funds in the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), will go towards maintaining and building public trails all over Vermont. “This is truly a banner year for…

The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department is offering several programs for kids starting in May and June. Many have an early deadline for registration, that is quickly approaching. The programs include: Tee ball — An instructional program for girls and boys using a safety ball. Participate in fun games and drills to learn the basics during…