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Rules of the Game
September 18, 2015
QUESTION: Kyler and Andrew are playing in a tournament. Kyler has a caddie and Andrew is carrying his own bag. On the 6th hole, Kyler’s ball lies off the green. His caddie goes to the green and touches the green with a club to indicate a line of play for Kyler to play. Andrew says an infraction…
Night lights extend play-time hours
September 18, 2015
By Tony Accurso There is no doubt autumn is in the air; the leaves are turning, the nights are cooler, and with this change comes shorter days. Gone are the days of finishing our rides at 8 p.m. by daylight, and soon it will be dark by the time we leave work. Thankfully, this doesn't mean we have…
CSJ weekly athletics roundup
September 18, 2015
RUTLAND — It was another action filled week of sports for the Fighting Saints, led this time by the men’s soccer team. They won their first two games of the week before being defeated in a heartbreaker against Maine – Machias 0-1 on Sunday. It was also the opening weekend of games for College of…
Vermont 200 Championship Weekend offers big purses
September 11, 2015
MemorEvents photo The Late Model division will race for thousands of dollars to win at the Vermont 200 Championship Weekend at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sept. 12-13. Devil’s Bowl Speedway to give extra payout, extra laps in all divisions at asphalt championship finale WEST HAVEN – Devil’s Bowl Speedway is putting up big money for…
Ride of the week: 12 miles on the 12th
September 10, 2015
By Tony Accurso On Saturday, Sept. 12 the Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield will be putting on a 12-mile counter-clockwise lap without course crossings and will integrate the tougher “Bubba Trail,” which was previously featured in July. There is a very shallow river crossing with each lap that takes you back to the start/finish area. Organizers will send racers…
Trail etiquette
September 10, 2015
Most trails systems in Vermont including the Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield, request that mountain bikers, follow the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Rules of the Trail: Ride Open Trails: Respect trail and road closures — ask a land manager for clarification if you are uncertain about the status of a trail. Do not trespass…
Vermont’s migratory bird hunting seasons announced
September 10, 2015
Courtesy of VF&W Canada goose season is open for hunters in Vermont from Sept. 1-25, then again Oct. 10 through Nov. 28. Canada goose season A Vermont-wide open hunting season for Canada geese will occur Sept. 1-25. The daily bag limit is five Canada geese in the Connecticut River Zone and eight in the rest…
Veteran Gonyo wins again
September 10, 2015
Elder drivers top youth at Devil’s Bowl WEST HAVEN – Stock car racing’s youth movement took a back seat at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Friday, Sept. 4, as the elder statesmen showed the way. Leon Gonyo drove to his fourth win of the season. Other winners included Bobby Therrien, Robert Gordon, and Chuck Bradford. Driving…
3-D bow shoot to be held in Mendon over weekend
September 10, 2015
MENDON — The Mendon Fish & Game Club will be holding the annual 3-D Bow Shoot, Saturday, Sept. 12, from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 13 from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Mendon Fish & Game Club, 347 Chittenden Road, Pittsford. Archery enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the 3-D shoots…
Rutland Rec Dept. begins new fall classes; soccer starts!
September 10, 2015
Strength training Burn the fat and feed the muscle! Instructor John Scaralia will take you a through a specially designed program with proven principles of progressive weight training and nutrition for maximum muscle building. Next session starts Sept. 29 and runs Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 29. Rock climbing We offer a wide range of…
CSJ athletic teams open season on strong note during first week in Sept.
September 10, 2015
It was a thrilling opening week of sports for College of St. Joseph’s Fighting Saints, highlighted by the success of the baseball team, who threw three shutouts on their way to a 4-0 record over the weekend. Softball showed signs of a strong season to come, winning three out of four games, while men’s soccer…
Two Okemo employees make holes-in-one
September 10, 2015
LUDLOW – On Thursday, Aug. 27, two Okemo Mountain Resort employees, both from Ludlow, Vt., made holes-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Peter Cornish aced the 4th hole from the white tee, using his 5-iron, for a 156-yard hole-in-one. Donald Tirburzi witnessed the amazing feat. Terry Thayne made a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. His…
Controlled waterfowl hunt application deadline is Sept. 14
September 10, 2015
Hunting under controlled conditions for ducks at Mud Creek in Alburgh and geese at Dead Creek in Addison has been popular since the early 1970s. Applications must be filled out correctly and postmarked no later than Sept. 14. There is no fee to apply. Applications are available for controlled waterfowl hunting permits to be used…
Killington Mountain School to host golf tournament fundraiser, Sept. 18
September 10, 2015
KILLINGTON — On Friday, Sept. 18, at the Killington Golf Course Killington Mountain School will host a Golf Tournament. Expect a fun-filled round with KMS students, alumni, friends, supporters and community members. Killington Mountain School is dedicated to supporting our many talented student-athletes by providing them excellent educational opportunities, the best coaching staff and outstanding training…
Rules of the Game
September 10, 2015
By Alan Jeffery QUESTION: The following situation recently took place at GMNGC. Marcia and Pat are playing in a tournament. On the 3rd hole, Pat, who was away, strokes her ball onto the green and it rests a few feet from the hole. Marcia uses a 7 iron and strokes her ball onto the green. …