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For sale: a piece of Suicide Six ski area history

September 28, 2016
WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Inn & Resort is offering the community an opportunity to own a piece of Suicide Six history. The ski area has donated 60 chairs from the 38-year-old, recently dismantled Chair #1 to Woodstock Ski Runners (WSR) for fundraising. All proceeds will benefit the WSR youth ski programs, with 50 percent of the funds…

Accidental flagstick moves

September 28, 2016
QUESTION: Boris and Cliff are playing in a tournament. On the 4th hole, both balls rest on the green. As the balls are somewhat close to the hole, Cliff uses the flagstick to determine which ball is away. In the act of measuring, he drops the flagstick and moves the ball. Cliff says there is…

O.A.R. to headline entertainment during the World Cup at Killington

September 21, 2016
Free admission to alpine ski racing and live music when Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont, Nov. 26-27 KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced Sept. 21 that the rock band O.A.R. will headline a robust music and entertainment lineup when the Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Killington, Vermont’s largest ski area, on Nov. 26-27,…

The vision and team behind Killington hosting a World Cup

September 21, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles on Killington hosting the Audi FIS World Cup Women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom races on Nov. 26-27, 2016. Eight years ago Herwig Demschar, currently Powdr Corp senior vice president for international business development but then COO, described Killington as a…

Vt. grouse, woodcock seasons start

September 21, 2016
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department issued a reminder that upland game bird hunting seasons are coming up soon and that learning to identify suitable habitat for ruffed grouse and woodcock is the most important key to hunting success. Vermont’s hunting season for ruffed grouse is Sept. 24 - Dec. 31 this year. The daily limit…

Vermont hosts youth waterfowl hunting weekend, Sept. 24-25

September 21, 2016
A youngster’s first hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation.  There is no finer time to begin this journey than during Vermont’s upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend on Sept. 24 and 25. “Vermont’s youth waterfowl hunting weekend helps ensure that young hunters get the…

CSJ weekly athletics roundup

September 21, 2016
College of St. Joseph had another busy week in sports as the fall season continues to roll on. The Fighting Saints went 2-3 on the week combined. Men’ssoccer has now won three straight matches, including the two they won this week against Hampshire College and Central Maine Community College. The women’s soccer and volleyball teams…

VARA gala to celebrate dedication to ski racing

September 21, 2016
Preston and Scott Smith, Reese Brown among honorees By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON—On Oct. 29, the Vermont Alpine Racing Association will hold its annual Celebration of Vermont Ski Racing gala at 6:30 p.m. at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. “This event celebrates Vermont ski racing and honors those who have done so much for the…

Autobiography is must-read backstory to iconic filmmaker’s success

September 21, 2016
By Karen Lorentz “Freedom Found, My Life Story” is the candid, moving, and adventure-packed autobiography of Warren Miller, America’s most famous and prolific maker of ski and sports films. The 444-page title was written with collaborator Andy Bigford, whose 35 years in the publishing business includes as editor at Ski Magazine and general manager at…

Michael Baker Green Wave Golf Classic set for Friday

September 21, 2016
RUTLAND—To honor the loss of  J. Michael Baker, III, class of 1986, last year the Mount Saint Joseph GreenWave Open was renamed the Michael Baker Green Wave Open. The Michael Baker Green Wave Golf Classic will be held on Friday, Sept. 23 at the Rutland Country Club with a 9 a.m. start time. Country club…

World Cup snowmaking team is confident

September 14, 2016
Planning for FIS World Cup entails experience, expertise, commitment By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on Killington hosting the World Cup races on November 26-27, 2016. It’s the first World Cup event to be held in the East in 25 years (the last was at Waterville…

CSJ Weekly Athletics Roundup

September 14, 2016
College of St. Joseph had another busy week in athletics, playing seven different match-ups. The men’s soccer team was able to notch the first win of the season for any CSJ team, moving their record to 1-4 overall. Women’s soccer fell to Paul Smiths College in their only match this past week. They are now…

KSC/KMS golf tournament will raise money for Phase III of Trails Initiative

September 14, 2016
Friday, Sept. 16—KILLINGTON— KSC/KMS will host their annual golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 16,  at the Killington Golf Course. Killington Ski Club (KSC) members and Killington Mountain school (KMS) students, alumni, friends, supporters and community members are invited to play. KSC/KMS is dedicated to supporting many talented student-athletes by providing them excellent educational opportunities, the…

$10,000 hole-in-one prize to be awarded at golf outting

September 14, 2016
Friday, Sept. 16—CASTLETON—Members of the Castleton Community Seniors Golf Committee Don Woods, Jeff Larson, and Al Gustafson invite all golfers to the 12th annual Community Center golf outing at Lake St. Catherine Country Club on Friday, Sept. 16. All proceeds support the Community Center elderly and disabled transportation program. There will be a $10,000 hole-in-one-contest…

Teed ball tips over

September 14, 2016
QUESTION: Rich and Jim are playing in a tournament. On the 6th hole, Jim takes a practice swing in the teeing area. Unintentionally, he strikes and moves his teed ball with his club. Rich says Jim should be penalized a stroke for moving a ball in play. Is Rich correct? ANSWER: Because Jim did not make…