Daily Archives: October 17, 2012

Redhawks Recap

CVU’s senior Aiden Shumway. Photo by vtsportsimages.com

Boys soccer wins three in a row The Redhawks soccer team beat the Burlington Seahorses 2-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Noah Lieberman assisted two goals by Shane Haley for the win. In a game vs. North Country on Saturday, Oct. 14, CVU won 3-0. Haley had two goals in the win. In Tuesday’s game against… Read More

Taylor Spillane

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Taylor Spillane is a gifted runner. This well-known fact may be obvious to running enthusiasts, but to the casual observer Champlain Valley Union (CVU) Head Cross Country Coach Scott Bliss is enjoying bragging rights. “Taylor is, as of right now, the best runner I have ever coached,” he said. “That is male or female. She has… Read More

Art opening at Shelburne Bay

“Blue Day West Shore” by Susan Larkin, oil on canvas, 18” x 18”

The Lodge at Shelburne Bay and Burlington City Arts invite you to an opening wine and cheese reception featuring artwork by Gary Hall and Susan Larkin Thursday, Oct. 25, from 4-5 pm. The artist talk begins at 4:30 pm at The Lodge at 185 Pine Haven Shores Road. Gary Hall is an architectural and fine… Read More

A drive to Vergennes: a visit to history, a message of hope

Josie Fox as Anne Frank and Mogan Ingenthron as Peter Van Daan.

by Rosalyn Graham The current production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Little City Players is a ‘must see.’ The play captures a moment in history that should never be forgotten, when Nazi armies overran Europe and civilian populations waited for the allies to invade and save them…and none waited with more fear than… Read More

Tax deadline looms for charitable contributions

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By Jason Alderman Each year, roughly one-third of American households itemize deductions on their federal income taxes. If you’re among that group, there are a several important actions you need to take by year’s end in order to take full advantage of available deductions. For example, by December 31 you must pay for any uninsured… Read More

Make strides to end breast cancer Oct. 21

Join the community of breast cancer survivors and caregivers at a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Oct. 21 to help end breast cancer forever.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk celebrates the lives of hundreds of local residents who have survived breast cancer, while offering the hope of finding a cure. To honor the incredible strength and courage of breast cancer survivors, all area survivors and their caregivers are invited to join Making Strides Against… Read More

Gerry Nolting – Minneapolis, Minn.

Gerry Nolting died of a heart attack on Oct. 8, 2012, in Minneapolis. He was born on Dec. 10, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to Vermont as a child. While at South Burlington High School he made his mark as an athlete, champion debater, and class leader. In his senior year, Gerry received the… Read More

Hiking with dogs educational videos available

There are many things you can do to make your hiking trips with your canine friends safer and more enjoyable.

The Green Mountain Club released a four-part educational video series with expert advice on hiking with dogs. With cooler weather just around the corner, many hikers will want to take their dogs with them when they hit the trails this fall and the club wanted to provide practical information. In addition to basic tips, such… Read More

SCS students fundraise for OFES

From left: Ten-year-old Oscar Ewald and Jackson Neme present Craig Newman with money they raised for the Outreach for Earth Stewardship at Shelburne Farms on Thursday, Oct. 11. The SCS students are trying to raise $1,000 for the non-profit organization by Nov. 1 to earn a matching grant.

Outreach for Earth Stewardship (OFES) is a small non-profit organization established in 1989 that takes in injured raptors (such as hawks, falcons, kestrels, and owls), nurses them back to health, releases them back into the wild when possible, cares for those who cannot be released, and provides educational programs and camps for. OFES’s aviaries and… Read More

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