Craftsbury
Tea, treats served at Care Center
CRAFTSBURY – On April 22, the John W. Simpson Library staff and volunteers collaborated with Craftsbury Community Care Center to host a “Tea, Treats and Table Games” event for the community. Michelle Robinson and Lorraine Urie, tea enthusiasts, shared their expertise and volunteered time with Care Center activities staff Vicki Strong[Read More…]
Library receives handcrafted Janus Press book collection
CRAFTSBURY – For the last six decades, Claire Van Vliet has been producing some of the most extraordinary artist book editions in her quiet corner of Newark. Her Janus Press has collaborated with poets, writers and artists from Vermont and around the world to produce hand bound books on fine[Read More…]
Charger team members notch personal records
COLCHESTER – The youthful Craftsbury Academy (CA) track and field team again posted impressive finishes, setting more personal records last week at Colchester High School. Kosmos Gletsos led the way for the Chargers with multiple personal bests in the field events last Tuesday. The junior placed fourth in the discus[Read More…]
McKibben finishes up an outstanding senior campaign with Ithaca
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Former Craftsbury Academy (CA) state champion Noah McKibben put a bow on a stellar collegiate career with the Ithaca men’s track and field team last week at the Liberty League Indoor Championships at RIT. McKibben finished 11th in the javelin and 13th in the long jump over[Read More…]
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Bird walk, May 10
GREENSBORO – David Brown leads a bird walk on Sunday, May 10, at 7:30 a.m. Meet at 495 Hanks Hill Road. For more information, email [email protected], or call (802) 586-9692.
Ruth Whiteway
CRAFTSBURY – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruth Whiteway, 96, on April 23. May her ashes ride on the wings of a bird.Born to Francis and Alberta Toolan in Chelsea, Mass., Ruth had two sisters: Mary and Doris. She[Read More…]
Fortin takes over Craftsbury Academy softball program
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) softball team has a new head coach in Rileigh Fortin as they kicked off their Mountain League schedule earlier this week. Fortin, a former player from North Country, replaces Ashley Gravel after seven seasons at CA. Despite pooling players from Hazen Union in a[Read More…]
Eames wins relay title for Lady Badgers at NAC Championships
ORONO, Maine – Former Craftsbury Academy (CA) multi-sport standout Ida Eames led her VTSU-Johnson women’s track and field team to a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) title in the 4X400m relay over the weekend. Eames teamed up with Shelby Royea, Peyton Fairchild and Kali Wooster to blitz the field by 10[Read More…]
Bird walk, May 3
CRAFTSBURY – Dave Brown will host a bird walk, May 3, at 7:30 a.m. Meet at Stoner’s woodlot on Hanks Hill Road. Bring binoculars if possible, or borrow some from the Craftsbury Library. Terrain can be uneven and muddy, prepare accordingly.
Track and Field Roundup
ST. ALBANS – Both the Hazen Union and Craftsbury Academy (CA) track and field teams kicked off their seasons last week at the BFA St. Albans’ Collins-Perley Sports Complex. The Chargers put a good first step forward towards qualifying several of their young athletes for States for a second straight[Read More…]
