Waterbury Record

Police have nabbed the man they suspect of two home invasions at Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe.

Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas joins a celebration of excellence at the Waterbury train station: Honoring the Harwood Union High School boys’ lacrosse and cross-country teams for winning state championships during the spring season.

I want to sincerely thank all the folks in Waterbury, Fayston, Duxbury and surrounding communities who voted, called, signed, honked and waved and were otherwise supportive in the recent election.

Thank you to all my friends and family for all the cards, flowers and gifts I received for my 90th birthday. It was so nice to see so many of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Six-member relay teams make the 100-mile run along Route 100 from Stowe to Ludlow to raise money for Vermont-based youth charities that promote active and healthy lifestyles.

Adaptive Ballet, a free beginning ballet class for children ages 4 to 7 with special needs who can function well in a group setting, will be offered this fall by One Studio Dance and Yoga.

Precious Moments Preschool, established in 1984 and located on Route 100 in Moretown, is accepting registrations for the 2010-11 school year. Children ages 3 to 5 are welcome to join the program. Information: 496-4516.

The After School Club, sponsored by Precious Moments School in Moretown, is gearing up for the school year.

A “Save the Barn” fund drive has been organized to help the Dodge Farm in Berlin.

Central Vermont Medical Center’s ninth annual Fall Foliage Charity Golf Classic will be held Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Country Club of Vermont in Waterbury.

The CrossRoads Motorcycle Rally committee presents a $4,000 check to Rhythm of the Reins, money raised at the first CrossRoads Motorcycle Rally held July 23-25 in Waterbury. The event drew motorcycle enthusiasts from around New England and beyond. It was planned by the Flying Hogs motorcycle group, Ted’s Flying Hogs and Sidecar Candies, and many volunteers. Ted Brunell presents the check to Sara Beth St. Peter of Rhythm of the Reins, a therapeutic riding program administered by Water Tower Farm in Marshfield. Through therapy sessions with horses, children and adults find rejuvenation and liberation from a variety of physical and emotional conditions.

Congratulations to Phil Scott for the best primary campaign for lieutenant governor I’ve ever witnessed. He and his signs were everywhere in Vermont! He registered many new voters and attended a considerable number of events such as county fairs.

Placement auditions for “One Rhythm,” One Studio’s new hip-hop and breakin’ dance company, will be held Friday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the dance and yoga studio, 2 Elm St., Waterbury.

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A much-talked-about proposal for a local and natural foods store in Waterbury isn’t completely off the table.

If it seems like it has been a bit dry this summer, you’re right — sort of. 

Green Mountain Camera, which has moved into new quarters on Route 100 in Waterbury Center, is holding a grand-opening celebration this week. Among the events is a demonstration of how to take wedding photos, complete with models and an antique car. Unfortunately, the demonstration took place on a rainy day.

Kinney Drugs will hold third annual Kinney Foundation coed softball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 18, at Dac Rowe Field in Waterbury, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Arthur Joseph “Spike” Vasseur, 71, of Bragg Hill Road, Fayston, died in the comfort of his home and family on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010.

You know that summer is quickly coming to a close when Waterbury Rotary sponsors its last Concert in the Park. 

The Habitat for Humanity home being built in Duxbury is nearing completion. 

Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice is offering a foot-care clinic on Monday, Aug. 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waterbury Area Senior Center for elderly or disabled people unable to care for their own feet.

The 14th annual used musical instrument sale organized by Central Vermont Share the Music Inc. will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at Bethany Church, 115 Main St., Montpelier.

Good Beginnings of Central Vermont has named Elsa Ingpen Betit as its new volunteer coordinator.