Courtesy of College of St. Joseph’s Mary Guggenberger By Polly Lynn On Wednesday, July 1, former Principal of Killington Elementary School Loren M. Pepe announced that Mary Guggenberger would be taking over the reins as the new school principal starting July 20. “This week the KES Board officially appointed Mary Guggenberger to be the new…

By Stephen Seitz A man who arrived late after the official ceremony receives the citizenship oath from Judge J. Garvan Murtha. PLYMOUTH NOTCH – Fittingly enough for the Fourth of July, 20 new Americans were sworn at a naturalization ceremony held at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. The new citizens came from all over…

Hailed for his vision for Killington, Pico By Karen D. Lorentz Chris Nyberg, who served as the president and chief operations officer of the Powdr Resorts Division since September 2012 and prior to that the president and general manager of Killington and Pico mountains since April 2007, has left Powdr Corp. after almost eight years…

Killington Reunion weekend this past weekend June 26-28, was a wonderful time of stories and friendships. The tales of the good ol' days were entertaining and inspired lots of laughter. Folks from all generations of "ski bum" shared a bond of common place and experience. By Bobby Lanctot

Jason Mikula proposed to Polly Lynn on Wednesday morning, June 24, on the banks of the Madison River in Cameron, Montana. Mikula and Lynn, who are co-publishers of The Mountain Times and  live in Killington, Vt., were on vacation for the week — it was a place they had long talked about visiting. “It was…

RUTLAND – In addition to the pomp and circumstance that come with celebrating our nation’s birth every Fourth of July, co-ops in our community and around the world will host celebrations of their own Saturday, July 4, in honor of International Co-op Day in a tribute that began in 1923. Celebrated on the first Saturday…

By Karen D. Lorentz Killington’s new Snowshed Adventure Center, which opened on June 26, offers an awesome assortment of chills, thrills, and spills for the adventurous who enjoy a challenge. For thrills, there’s the Skyeride which ascends to a 200-foot tall tower and the sky-high ropes course. For a thrill with a chill, the ATV…

Ken and Lorrie Crowningshield of Proctor announce the engagement of their daughter Krisaundra to Jeffrey Casey, son of Elsie and Jeff Eaton and the late Michael Casey of Fair Haven. Krisaundra is a 2008 graduate of Proctor High School, and is currently employed at Merchants Bank in Rutland. Jeffrey is a 2006 graduate of Fair…

By Jerry LeBlond All seats were filled in the celebration of the life of Dee Montgomery,  held June 26 at Sherburne UCC in Killington.   By Karen D. Lorentz A celebration of the life of Diane “Dee” Montgomery, a longtime Killington resident and active community member and businesswoman, was held June 26 at the Sherburne…

Submitted Thaddeus Lorentz By Karen D. Lorentz A celebration of life for longtime Rutland attorney and resident Thaddeus R. Lorentz, who passed away on June 17, will be held at the Pico Base Lodge on Saturday, July 18, at 3 p.m. Those attending are asked to wear a bow tie in honor of the man…

RUTLAND – With blood donations in a summer slump, Rutland’s Gift-of-Life Summer Mini Marathon Blood Drive will be back for a fourth run this summer, aiming to boost regional blood donations cut short by donor travel and school vacations. “As sure as thunderstorms and beach outings, summertime means a reduction in blood donations,” said organizer…

Courtesy of DuBois & King Proctor Water System Helped to save the town of Proctor $600,000 and brought its water system into compliance with the state regulations In the annual American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont (ACEC/VT) Engineering Excellence Awards Program, a showcase of exemplary engineering projects completed in the state, consulting engineers DuBois…

Submitted Hairstylist shares a laugh with a mentee. RUTLAND — Adult-to-youth mentoring is one of the best ways to bring about changes in a young person’s behavior, attitudes, health, and academic performance. To celebrate mentoring within Rutland County, Five Elements Salon and Day Spa joined with the local mentoring organization The Mentor Connector to provide…

BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont announced June 23 that it had received a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $17,947. HUD awarded nearly $6 million in grants to hundreds of national, regional and local organizations to help families and individuals with their housing needs and…

RUTLAND — For a third year in a row Rutland Regional announced that it has received the top 10 percent in the nation for Patient Safety from Healthgrades, the leading online resource helping consumers make informed decisions in order to find the right doctor, the right hospital and the right care. This achievement is part of…