Monthly Archives: April 2012
Back in the saddle Local athlete learns to ride again
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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by Lin Stone Everyone has a story and some are even told on TV. Charlotte’s 14-year-old Rhian Murphy told her story recently on the Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda. On one hand, this is the inspirational story of a young athlete overcoming the difficulties of a rare hip disorder, and on the other… Read More
Local prepares to bike for affordable housing
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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On June 19, Shelburne native Megan Danielson, will begin a cross-country bike trip to benefit affordable housing efforts. Recently accepted on the trip for Bike & Build, Danielson’s first order of business after college graduation from the University of San Francisco in May is to raise $4,500 to participate on the 3,863-mile fundraising journey. With… Read More
UVM women’s soccer to host clinic May 12
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The University of Vermont women’s soccer program will be holding a clinic on Saturday, May 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at newly built Virtue Field on the UVM athletic campus. The clinic is for girls in grades 9-12 and costs $80. During the clinic, participants will be coached by and work with the… Read More
PARKS and REC NEWS
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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Help Wanted!Volunteers needed for the 22nd Annual Champlain Classic! Sunday, May 6 at the Shelburne Town parking lot. Volunteers are needed to help at water tables, parking, registration, food tables and more. If you are interested please contact our office at 985-9551 for more information or to sign up. Champlain Classic-Sunday, May 6: 5K starts… Read More
redhawks recap
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Redhawks Recap |
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Rebels defeat Hawks in first loss of season South Burlington cruised to an 11-3 win over Champlain Valley in high school boys lacrosse action Saturday, April 21. Chris Bulla, Steele Dubrul, and Griffin Brady scored for the 5-1 Redhawks. Will Fay made six saves. Last Wednesday, April 18, Christian Goulette scored four times and had… Read More
Drew Nick
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Covering the Field |
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Drew Nick is a five-tool player. Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head baseball coach Tim Albertson explains the compliment. “In baseball, a five-tool player excels at hitting for average, hitting for power, base running skills and speed, throwing ability, and fielding abilities. Drew is baseball savvy. He excels in all aspects of the game,” said coach… Read More
Jane P. D. Thompson – Charlotte
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Obituaries |
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Jane P. D. Thompson, of Charlotte, died on April 19, 2012, of complications from routine surgery. Janie was born a twin, with James A. Pearo, on April 18, 1947, to their parents George and Mary Ann Pearo. Janie graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1965 and started working as a legal secretary two days… Read More
Enoch H. Tompkins – Shelburne
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Obituaries |
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Enoch Harold Tompkins, 94, a longtime resident of Shelburne, died April 22 at The Arbors in Shelburne following a long illness. He was born June 13, 1917 in Mars Hill, Maine, the son of the late Almon H. and Nellie (Craig) Tompkins. He spent most of his youth in Blaine, Maine, graduating from the Aroostook… Read More
Engagement
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Engagements |
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Dick and Anne Gould announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Anne Gould, to Ryan Matthew Caldbeck, son of Gareth and Diane Caldbeck, formerly of Shelburne. The bride is a graduate of Harvard University and she received her MBA at Stanford. She is now a Marketing Communications Manager at Facebook. The groom is a graduate… Read More
San Sai: a complete Japanese dining experience Fabulous Fare – close to home
| April 27, 2012 | Filled under Restaurant |
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To say that I had been looking forward to lunch all week is an understatement. Japanese cuisine is a personal favorite, and while driving north on Lake Street to dine at San Sai, a relatively new Japanese restaurant in Burlington, my expectations might have proven too much for an ordinary meal. But this proved… Read More
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