By MemorEvents The fourth annual “Pancake Eating Championship” was held Aug. 28.  Malcolm Woodward defends title eating11. Quenneville, Aubin take Modified wins; Masterson sweeps Late Models WEST HAVEN – Double stock car racing features produced double the drama at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Friday, Aug. 28, at the annual Sugar & Spice/Jones’ Donuts “Double Stack…

QUECHEE — Up to 120 players will compete for a $50,000 purse in a 36 hole, stroke play championship organized by the NEPGA. The Quechee Club, Vermont’s premier golf destination, is home to the 2015 NEPGA New England Open. PGA members, apprentices, non-PGA professionals and amateur golfers will tee off on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and…

CLARENDON — On Monday, Aug. 24, at approximately 10:15 a.m. Vermont State Police responded to a report of a collision between a motor vehicle and a bicyclist near 2295 Creek Road in Clarendon. Upon arrival the bicyclist, John Foster, age 68, from Clarendon, was sitting on the ground against the vehicle and was being tended…

Abundance of fall foods will help in locating bears An abundance of fall foods for wildlife in most of the state this year means hunters will need to adapt during Vermont’s bear hunting season that starts Sept. 1. “Bear hunters should concentrate their efforts in areas that have lots of apples, beechnuts, acorns, and berries…

Intergrative yoga Instructor Stephanie Jones will lead participants through this gentle to moderate class. Beginners will gain experience that is challenging but safe and experienced students will learn how to work at a deeper level to develop a more personal practice. Each class will include postures, breathing exercises and relaxation as well as other yogic…

Courtesy of ©Ember Photography Glading is underway in Braintree Mountain Forest. Project is the first of its kind in Vermont ROCHESTER—With just a few weeks to go in its summer-long fundraising campaign in support of the new Braintree Mountain Forest backcountry zone, the Rochester Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) is calling on skiers and riders…

RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph men’s soccer team kicked off its season in an away game against the Johnson State Badgers on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. The Fighting Saints are looking to come out of the gates firing on all cylinders this season with 12 returning players on the squad. They finished…

QUESTION: Cliff and Butch are playing in a tournament. On the 4th hole green, Cliff replaces his ball in front of Butch’s marker.  He putts the ball and it rests close to the hole. Butch mentions there is a problem so Cliff lifts the ball and places it in front of his own marker. Cliff knocks the…

Annie O’Neill and a fellow athlete enjoy stand-up paddle boarding  on calm water. At the age of five, Annie O’Neill of East Thetford was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder that may affect one’s behavior, ability to communicate and ability to socialize. The symptoms can vary from person to person, but for…

Courtesy of MemorEvents Young race fans present Modified driver Jimmy Ryan with a cake during the Thomas Dairy Kids Club “Bake a Cake” event at Devil’s Bowl. Quenneville tightens Devil’s Bowl standings with third Modified win WEST HAVEN – Vince Quenneville Jr. is keeping things interesting at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.  The veteran stock car driver…

Linemen work throughout the summer on improvements to mountain operations. Pictured (l-r) Tim McGuire, John Darrah and Skip Poljacik. Summer ops work continues By Robin Alberti When folks visit Pico and Killington resorts, whether it is in the summer or winter, they often run into mountain employees who welcome them with smiles and helpful information…

QUESTION: Toni and Vern are playing is a tournament. On the 9th hole, Vern steps on his ball mark in the act of repairing it. He incidentally presses down a spike mark on his line of putt. Vern is unsure if he incurred a penalty for touching the line of putt. Toni says “ depends.” Is she correct? ANSWER: Vern…

The Outback, shown here in yellow, is a black diamond trail from the top of Killington Resort. By Tony Accurso The Outback, also known as trail 11, is a 2.7 mile machine built black diamond trail at Killington Resort. This trail consists of narrow, fast singletrack which winds back and forth as it descends Ramshead Mountain.…

Killington Resort’s terrain park supervisor and head excavator gives an insight into the process By Polly Lynn Killington Resort is in its second year of a five-year build-out of its mountain bike park, which it is building in partnership with Gravity Logic, a design/build company specializing in new flow track trails, making the experience accessible…

On Aug. 9, the Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) recently held a picnic and recreation day at Emerald Lake State Park in Dorset. Vermont Adaptive offers summer and fall events/programs statewide Vermont is home to some of the country’s greatest scenery and adventure sports and Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports makes…