Daily Archives: January 16, 2013
Introducing Ezra Pasackow
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Covering the Field, Sports |
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By Sheri Duff Ezra Pasackow is a leader. In fact, Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head Nordic coach Sarah Strack describes her senior assistant captain as a great team leader and role model. And that’s not all. “Ezra motivates and pushes the skiers on the team to achieve their best. He works hard in practices and… Read More
CVAA releases Tai Chi schedule for seniors
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Sports |
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Tai Chi is a fun, joint-safe activity that’s becoming hugely popular in Vermont. Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (CVAA) provides beginner courses for seniors and grad classes for those who have completed beginners. Certified trainers break it down using easy, step-by-step instruction. Backed by The Arthritis Foundation and the Center for Chronic Disease (CDC), this evidence-based arthritis health program reduces stiffness and pain and… Read More
Redhawks Recap
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Redhawks Recap, Sports |
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By Sheri Duff Rice cooks Redhawks Rice’s Casey Tipson scored 41 points to lead Rice over Champlain Valley 57-39 on Friday, Jan. 11. Lucas Aube led the Redhawks in scoring. Nordic skiers win classic race The Champlain Valley Union Nordic team took first place at the first 5K classic race of the season on… Read More
Calculating your retirement need
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Business, Finance |
When retirement was years away, calculating how much income you may need may have involved a lot of estimates. Now you can be more accurate. Consider the following factors: The length of your retirement The average 65-year-old man can expect to live about 17 more years; the average 65-year-old woman, 20 more years, according to… Read More
Leah G. Chitwood – Shelburne
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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Leah G. Chitwood, 73, of Shelburnewood Dr., passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2013, at her home in Shelburne. Born May 2, 1939, in Fort Ann, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Burton and Eva (Granger) Hamblin. Leah lived in Chittenden County and worked for many years at several different restaurants until 2006, when… Read More
Norma Barbara (Charron) Wright – Shelburne/Milton
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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Norma passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 5, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born on May 21, 1923, the daughter of Raymond and Adelle (Quavillon) Charron. She grew up in Burlington and moved to Shelburne after marrying Lawrence Wright. Norma and Larry owned and operated a farm, which was her homestead for 65… Read More
The Reverend Carlton Leland “Lee” Udell – Shelburne
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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The Reverend Carlton Leland “Lee” Udell, Episcopal priest and hospital chaplain, 82, of Shelburne, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at the Arbors, surrounded by his family. Fr. Udell was born on Oct. 29, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Carlton and Martha Udell. Lee grew up in Briarcliff and Ossining, N.Y., graduating from Ossining… Read More
PBS’s Tavis Smiley to keynote Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Lifestyle |
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Tavis Smiley, nationally-acclaimed host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West from Public Radio International (PRI) will be the keynote speaker for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance celebration. From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to… Read More
ECHO celebrates MLK Day with $2 admission
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Lifestyle |
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ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain will host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Jan. 21 from 10 am-5 pm that begins with $2 admission all day. Events are as follows: 10:30 am: Talking About Race & Culture with the We All Belong Americorps Team Many… Read More
Protect your pet from extreme cold
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Pets, Uncategorized |
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The Humane Society of the United States (The HSUS) urges pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their companion animals during the winter storm forecast throughout Vermont this winter. “Animals rely solely on their human caregivers for safety and comfort—especially during the winter months,” said KC Theisen, director of pet care… Read More
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