This Week’s News
Walking Stick Theater performs ‘Math’ & ‘Almost, Maine’
Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theater put on its last shows of the year last Thursday and Friday: a double bill of “Math” by Don Zolidis and “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani.
Brandon Inn finds a new owner
As of last week, the historic Brandon Inn has a new owner: Isidro “Sid” Beccar-Varela.
Brandon’s Keith Carrara reaches scouting’s highest rank: Eagle
Keith Carrara, 18, has devoted much of his childhood to the development of the practical and leadership skills that BSA requires for advancement through the ranks.
Preventing tick-borne illness
Nothing ruins an outdoor experience like being covered in ticks or, worse yet, finding one attached.
Goshen Historical Society remembers WWII
The newly active Goshen Historical Society is extremely proud of the town’s past and will remember the experiences of the town’s inhabitants during WWII at an event next Sunday at the Brandon American Legion.
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Sports
OV’s Lucas Politano signs deal to play Div I golf for Rutgers U.
The Politano family of Brandon extended its golf dynasty even further last Wednedsay when OV senior Lucas Politano signed a letter of intent to play golf for Division I Rutgers University in New Jersey.
Otter Valley puts up a fight, but loses in Championship game to powerhouse Woodstock
The Otter Valley football team made an unanticipated trip to the Vermont Division 3 championship game but lost 65–14 to a fast and dominating Woodstock team that featured 13 seniors.
OV football stuns BFA Fairfax; will play division championship
Last Saturday, in a show of outstanding football, the Otter Valley Otters defeated the BFA Fairfax Bullets in a show of stellar offense and gutsy defense. On a raw day with occasional sleet, a crowd of 300 showed up in Fairfax to witness the semifinal game which looked to be a sure thing for the Bullets, who were undefeated at 10-0 versus the Otters at 5-4.
OV Football wins big in playoffs, moves to state semis
Isaac Whitney had a huge game, gaining 180 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns to lead the Otter Valley football team to a 46–14 playoff win over rival Mill River Saturday night under the new lights at Markowski Field.
Local group proposes multi-town community rec center
On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a bunch of middle-aged friends in Pittsford want to play some pick-up basketball. Or some older folks want to continue their daily exercise walks when the snow is knee deep outside in winter. Or some kids want to play volleyball but the school gyms are all closed. Where can they go?