Top Stories for Tuesday September 21, 2010

Tiger Football Now 3-0...Turn Back MMU 18-12 /Bullock Returns to Booth
By Mike Cameron
   The home opener for the 2010 edition of the MUHS Tiger Varsity football team on Friday night September 17th, 2010 gave head coach Dennis Smith an opportunity to see if his team could handle adversity, a determined opponent and turnovers.  The Tigers were able to do all three and more to fashion a come from behind 18-12 win over the Cougars of Mt. Mansfield Union High School and remain undefeated before a big crowd at Doc Collins Field.   [ more ]

VUHS Celebrates Homecoming with All Onboard
By Cookie Steponaitis
    Another guaranteed sign of fall besides the cool weather, crisp nights and maple trees heralding the coming cascade of colors is a wagon raising and a shortage of cardboard in the Vergennes area. Sure enough, as fall begins, homecoming returns and VUHS swings into spirit building traditions dating back two decades. While no one can seem to pinpoint exactly the date of the first homecoming celebration at the high school, a recent Facebook discussion group pinpoints the building of floats before 1992 and the dance starting in 1998. While no one is certain of the date, there is no questioning the amount of fun, merriment and spirit that is generated.
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Henry Sheldon Museum Sponsors Antique Appraisal Day

   Are there treasures in your attic?  Come find out at the Henry Sheldon Museum’s Antique Appraisal Day on Saturday, September 25 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Courtyard Marriott in Middlebury.  Plenty of free parking, easy access in to the building and helpful experts on hand, make this an event not to be missed.  For only $7/item or $25 for four items, people can receive professional information about family heirlooms and collectibles and support the Sheldon at the same time.  [ more ]