Top Stories for Tuesday May 15, 2012

Sharing Memories With Robert Barrows
By Melissa Brown
Every morning when Robert Barrows wakes up, he does 20 push-ups, 20 squats, crunches, and a variety of other muscular work outs. He goes throughout his day tidying his house, doing any yard work that needs to be done, and tending to errands. Then, at the end of every day, he will either spend 20 minutes on his Nordic Track or lift weights. At 86 years old, Bob Barrows makes sure that every day is an active day. “The best thing  you can do is keep yourself in shape, especially if you live alone,” says Bob.

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Vergennes Union High School 2012 Girls’ State Delegates

The Vergennes American Legion Auxiliary have selected three junior girls from Vergennes Union High School to attend Green Mountain Girls’ State this year. The Auxiliary will sponsor Marissa Jochum, Casey Jones, and Mary Langworthy, as they spend the week of  June 17 at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vermont.

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