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10,000 hours of service

February 12, 2016
Courtesy of CSJ Provider Scholarship students hold bingo games at the Bardwell House. RUTLAND—On Feb. 5, the College of St. Joseph announced that its Provider Scholars have contributed more than 10,000 service hours in the community since the program’s inception in the fall of 2013. A Provider Scholarship is worth $65,000 over four years for…

Killington shares best practices for beginner programs at NSAA Winter Conference

February 12, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz Presenters Rob Megnin (Killington), Michael van Eyck (Bromley), and Carolyn Stimpson (Wachusett) shared info on programs to attract first-timers to snow sports. By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON — Over 400 people participated in the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Eastern Winter Conference and Trade Show hosted by Killington Resort last week.…

Rutland Community Cupboard opens at new location

February 12, 2016
RUTLAND–Darren Childs, board president, and Kelly Giancola, executive director, cut the ribbon at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rutland Community Cupboard’s new location at 65 River St. in Rutland. The Rutland Community Cupboard serves individuals and families who are in need of food, and all food items are free, thanks…

News Briefs: Lakes Region

February 12, 2016
By Lani Duke The Vermont way in action HUBBARDTON—Bob Gibbs’ home and personal possessions recently went up in flames, and his neighbors are now trying to help him recover from that loss. Few realize the good Bob Gibbs has performed for his Hubbardton area community. As his friends and neighbors look at his influence within…

News Briefs: Rutland Region

February 12, 2016
By Lani Duke Rutland City Combination Pond ballot item in contention Yes, no, maybe. That’s the pattern for the appearance of an advisory question on the Rutland City ballot regarding whether “the voters of the city of Rutland [should] reclaim, renew and preserve Combination Pond, Piedmont Pond, Moon Brook and all of its associated waterways…

PEGTV offers two $2,000 Courcelle scholarships

February 12, 2016
RUTLAND—PEGTV recently announced that it has expanded the scope of its annual PEGTV Courcelle Scholarship to include the entire realm of visual and media arts. Two Rutland County high school seniors have the opportunity to win a $2,000 scholarship to pursue postsecondary education in all areas of television, film, radio, internet, computer animation, graphic arts,…

Man faces charge after shooting self in restaurant bathroom

February 11, 2016
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org A South Hero man is facing a criminal charge after he shot himself in the hip in a restaurant bathroom. It was described as an accident. Zeberiah Snow, age 31, was cited on a charge of recklessly endangering another person after an investigation this week. Vermont State Police say Snow shot…

RSSU, Shrewsbury forego tax incentives for local control over schools

February 11, 2016
By Christopher Biddle SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury School Board and members of the community gathered at the Shrewsbury Mountain School on Thursday, Feb. 4, for an informational presentation by Rutland South Supervisory Union (RSSU) Superintendent David Younce regarding Act 46. Younce told the audience of about 20 that RSSU will default to stipulations put forth…

Town responds to new motions in Neisner suit against Killington town management

February 11, 2016
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON — Killington Select Board Chair Patty McGrath confirmed that local attorney Melvin B. Neisner amended his original complaint against the town management and that they have responded asking the suit to be dropped. Neisner’s new complaints include the executive session Killington’s selectmen held to discuss Neisner’s lawsuit, and also improvements made…

Count on snow

February 10, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz A high power snowgun at the Snowshed base of Killington will kick into action soon. By Karen D. Lorentz “The one thing we can all count on during an unpredictable season like this one is the dedication and persistence of Killington snowmakers,” Killington Resort wrote Feb. 4 in its “Drift” newsletter…

Bob Burke recovering from ski injuries

February 10, 2016
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON — Friends of longtime area resident Bob Burke will be pleased to know he is recovering from a harrowing skiing accident at Killington several weeks ago. Bob Burke has been skiing for 50 years. His wife, Debbie, said said he doesn’t remember how the accident happened. “He fell off [the Panic…

Teachers agree to contract

February 10, 2016
By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — We have a deal. The Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union and the Otter Valley and Rutland Northeast teachers have agreed in principle to a new one-year contract. The two sides came to an agreement at a Jan. 28 meeting after several often contentious negotiating sessions. The rather speedy agreement is…

New OVUU district waits out interim

February 10, 2016
Multiple budgets to appear on ballot By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — Despite the fact that voters in eight towns have approved the new Otter Valley Unified Union School District under the state Act 46 school consolidation law, there are loose ends that need tying. Budgets and ballots A new board has been elected, and…

Okemo at 60: the ups and downs of success

February 9, 2016
By Chris Rueli, Okemo Snow Reporter GM Bruce Schmidt, Tim and Diane Mueller, Dennis Brady, and mascot Calvin T. Catamount at Okemo’s 60th birthday cake cutting Jan. 30. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a three-part series on Okemo’s growth to one of the nation’s top 15 ski resorts…