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CSJ weekly athletics roundup
February 12, 2016
Courtesy CSJ Antonio Gordon The College of St. Joseph men’s and women’s basketball teams went an impressive 8-0 combined this past week and are both looking in top form to close out the regular season. The Lady Saints went 5-0 and increased their winning streak to 20 games in a row. They are 22-1 overall…
New “healthy back class” offered in Pittsfield
February 12, 2016
PITTSFIELD — Nearly one in 10 people worldwide suffer back pain. It is the number one reason for missed worked days in the United States. Ranging from uncomfortable to debilitating, back pain often is not a one time event. While exercise helps decrease rates of back pain, beginning an exercise program while in or recovering…
Vermont Master Angler Program adds “bonus challenge” for 2016
February 12, 2016
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announced Friday, Jan. 8, the addition of a multi-species “bonus challenge” to its popular Master Angler Program for 2016, aimed at further testing the fishing aptitude and knowledge of Vermont anglers. “For six years now, anglers around the state have enjoyed studying and learning about fish biology, habitat, and…
A thought for the week
February 12, 2016
John “Grizz” Puchalski By John “Grizz” Puchalski, Killington Ambassador “Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we may as well enjoy the Mountain.”
The best time ever to discover snowsports is now
February 12, 2016
Courtesy of Karen D. Lorentz A Killington Resort instructor leads a Learn to Ride class, as participants stand atop their snowboards. Killington offers lessons for skiing and snowboarding. By Karen D. Lorentz When it comes to winter sports that exude excitement and exhilaration, alpine snow sports are without equal. In what other winter activity can…
Only superpipe in the East now open at Okemo
February 12, 2016
Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort A pipe dragon carves out the only superpipe open on the east coast, at Okemo Mountain Resort. Snowmaking created snow to build 18-foot high, 500-foot long superpipe LUDLOW – Consistently cold overnight temperatures paired with the unwavering dedication of Okemo Mountain Resort’s experienced snowmaking team resulted in the opening of…
PG student takes top finishes on icy course
February 11, 2016
Courtesy KMS Spencer Wood KILLINGTON — Killington Mountain School Alpine athlete, Spencer Wood competed at the Empire State Games at Whiteface in the IPCAS (international Paralympic committee alpine skiing) series over the weekend, where he took Bronze in Super G, Silver in GS and Gold in SL in extremely challenging conditions. “The course was more like…
Remembering a serendipitous first day of skiing at Pico
February 9, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz The northern view as seen from 49er on Pico thrills the soul and makes riding and skiing sensational. By Karen D. Lorentz Remember the excitement of the first day of school? The trepidation? Well, getting out on snow at Pico for my first time in 2016 was a funny mix of…
Sold-out crowd celebrates at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions
February 9, 2016
Courtesy of MemorEvents/Paul & Christine Kipphut Photo One: Kyle Sorensen of Ballston Spa, N.Y., (right) accepts the Asphalt Mini Stock division’s Most Improved Driver Award from Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s Alayne Bruno (left). Photo Two: Richard Lowrey III of Charlotte, Vt., (center) accepts the Asphalt Late Model division’s Rookie of the Year Award from Devil’s Bowl…
CSJ weekly athletics roundup
February 9, 2016
Courtesy of CSJ Kareem Brown RUTLAND — It was a busy and successful week for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at College of St. Joseph. They went 7-1 cumulatively with a number of impressive performances. The Lady Saints went 4-0 on the week and extended their winning streak to 15 games, giving them an…
Pacesetter A.J. Kitt inspires racers to chase dreams
February 8, 2016
By Chris Rueli Coach A.J. Kitt (right) stands on the podium with women winners at NASTAR Eastern Championships held this past week at Okemo Mountain Resort. By Karen D. Lorentz A.J. Kitt, a four-time Olympic downhiller who helped bring recognition to the U.S. Men’s Team with his World Cup downhill, Super G, and Combined finishes…
World Cup Wednesday Ski Bum Race Series: Jan. 27
February 8, 2016
SNOWBOARD - A Women 1. Pam McNeil, Sweet Peaks. Time: 33.02 2. Amy Laramie, Highline Bombers. Time: 33.17 3. Jessi Travers, RAMROD. Time: 37.07 4. Kim Williamson, TBD. Time: 38.64 5. Ashley Handlin, Moguls ARS. Time: 45.21 Men 1. Aaron Moulton, RAMROD. Time: 27.54 2. Steven Kelly, RAMROD. Time: 27.70 3. Forrest Baker, Moguls ARS.…
Fair Haven Union High School teams up with Coaches vs. Cancer
February 2, 2016
Submitted The Fair Haven Union High School girls’ basketball team will host a Coaches vs. Cancer game on February 9 to help raise money to support the American Cancer Society. FAIR HAVEN–On Jan. 20, Fair Haven Union High School girls’ basketball announced that it has teamed up with the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer…
Fourteen Killington Aquatic Club swimmers qualify for Regionals
February 2, 2016
Submitted Rutland H.S. junior Bailey Peters, doing the butterfly, made the finals in six events. KILLINGTON — This year, 14 Killington Aquatic Club swimmers have made qualifying times to compete at Regionals Feb. 13 and 14. This is triple the number from last season, Head Coach Kim Peters said. The swimmers qualifying for Regionals include:…
CSJ Saints pepper national and conference leader boards
February 2, 2016
Courtesy of CSJ Antonio Gordon and Regina Steele With a rare off-week for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at the College of St. Joseph, the college reflects on the season thus far. The Lady Saints have been on another level all year. They are 13-1 on the season and are currently in the midst…
