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Churcht o purchase Neshobe property From News & Staff Reports newmarketpress@denpubs.com BRANDON „ LifeBridge Christian Church is in the process of purchasing the Neshobe Sportsman Club property, two miles east of Brandon just off Route 73, according to Rev. Roger Foster. The church is in a rental agreement with the club until the sale closes, he said. The fi rst worship service at the location was held on June 2. ñ The Sportsman Club location seems to have been tailor-made for the style of service and educational programs preferred by LifeBridge. Large but secured open areas in what used to be the dining hall give ample room for the high energy and interactive childrenÍ s program. Because the space is designed to be fl exible it quickly transitions into an inviting mixing area. The dance hall has been reset with a muted lighting, twin 85 inch high-def projection screens and a tuned sound system,î according to Foster. The clamshell seating is designed to help those present feel connected to what is happening on stage. ñ The Neshobe Sportsman Club wanted the property to be in the care of someone who would continue to make the property available to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
Storied Crowley Race—best ever By Jenna Wang newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND „ At 8 a.m. June 9, runners of all ages and abilities joined to run races of various different lengths to support the fi ght against cardiovascular disease. The various races included a downtown mile fun run, a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon. The original 10K race, previously called the Proctor Road Race, originated in 1928 as a result of friendly banter between two New England runners, Clarence DeMar and Frank Crowley. The two agreed to race each other from Proctor to Rutland and to the surprise of many, Crowley won. The annual race stopped when sponsorship dwindled, until 1976 when the race was revitalized, largely due to the unwavering dedication of supporters in the community, particularly Joe Crowley, Frank’s brother. It is because of Joe’s commendable commitment that the race is now known as the Crowley Brothers’ Memorial 10K Road Race. Over the past years, the course has been changed and races have been added to accommodate the range of participant abilities.
Rutland-area residents turned out in force for the popular Crowley Brothers’ Memorial 10K Road Race June 9; the race helps fight cardiovascular disease. Photo by Jenna Wang
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June is Dairy Month in Vermont By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY — June is Dairy Month, and to celebrate, the Sheldon Museum will present a series of entertaining programs the weekend of June 14. The festivities are taking place in conjunction with the Sheldon’s current exhibit, From Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery in New England. On Friday, June 14, from 4-7 p.m., donÍ t miss the Must Be The Milk truck at the Sheldon. It’s a traveling educational component of the New England Dairy Promotion Board. The visit is part of a limited-time tour during June when the truck is stopping at various venues throughout New England to celebrate our dairy farmers and the value they bring to our land, community, economy, and health. The Sheldon Museum is the only stop the truck CONTINUED ON PAGE 12