Daily Archives: June 14, 2012
Jenkins named “Realtor of the Year”
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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Realtor Nancy Jenkins of Shelburne was honored last month with the distinction of being named the 2012 Realtor of the Year by the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors(NVBR). The award recognizes Jenkins, owner of Prudential Realty Mart, for her achievements, community service, and professionalism. Jenkins, who has been in the real estate industry since 1980, … Read More
Burlington Ensemble performs throughout Champlain Valley this summer
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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For the past two years Melvin Kaplan, founder of the Vermont Mozart Festival and artistic director of the Vermont Summer Music Festival, and Michael Dabroski, co-artistic director of the Burlington Ensemble, have performed together throughout the United States (the Kravis Center in Palm Beach, Fla.; the Mondavi Center in Davis, Calif.; the University of Florida… Read More
Dogs day out — this Friday, June 22
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Pets |
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by Nick Thomas They say every dog has his day. This year, that day is Friday, June 22, when the 14th National Take Your Dog to Work Day will be held. The event is promoted by Pet Sitters International (see www.takeyourdog.com if you think I’m pulling your paw). Once again, dog owners throughout North America… Read More
Give Paddleboarding a try
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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Vermont Paddleboard Festival June 24 The sport of stand-up paddleboarding has worked its way from west to east and is now becoming established in Vermont. The sport is easily accessible to all ages and abilities, from casual cruising to racing. The Vermont Paddleboard Festival will be held at Waterbury Center State Park on June 24… Read More
Marathon relay team honors friend
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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From left: CVU students Ella Ryan, Max Bisaccia, and Jaden Kramer-Melnick make up part of a marathon relay team called “Team Zeke” in honor of friend Zeke Kassel of Shelburne who passed away in February. Team Zeke participated in the 24th annual KeyBank Vermont City Marathon held on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Karen Pike Read More
CVU Fitness Center open for summer
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The CVU Fitness Center will be open to the public over the summer beginning Monday, June 18 through Friday, Aug. 10. Hours will be 7-9 am and 1-4 pm. The facility is available free-of-charge as a public service offering from CVU to the communities. Faculty, staff, students, families, CSSU employees, and local community members are encouraged… Read More
Shelburne Cubs rally to beat Athletics
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The Shelburne Little League team, the Cubs, eked out a win to overcome the Athletics during the Little League Minor League Tournament on Saturday, June 9 by a score of 16-13. Back row from left Cubs coaches include Joe Canty, Andrew Marks, and Tom Rugg. Cubs players clockwise: Michael Casarico (standing), Mackenzie Miller, Ted Sheahan,… Read More
Residents win Shelburne 5K
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
Shelburne runners raced to victory during Racevermont.com’s 5 and 10K races at Shelburne Health & Fitness at the Field House Saturday, June 9. Of the 71 race participants in the 5K, resident Sarah Dunn with a time of 19:09 finished in first place. Clarke Shedd of Shelburne followed closely on her tail to finish second… Read More
Taylor Kingston
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Covering the Field, Sports |
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Taylor Kingston has tennis running through her veins. It’s in her blood. According to Champlain Valley Union head girls tennis coach Amy deGroot, “Tennis runs deep in Taylor’s DNA. Her great-great-grandmother was Hazel Wightman, a player who relied heavily on her volley to dominate women’s tennis before World War I, and who was known for… Read More
Triple crowns, Redhawks reign in three sports
| June 14, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Sports |
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By Sheri Duff It could be said that whenever Champlain Valley Union’s starting pitcher Curt Echo dressed in traditional uniform socks commonly known as stirrups, an old-school baseball ritual he used for every home game this season, the Redhawks won. In fact, Echo capped his senior season with a personal best 7-1 pitching record and… Read More
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