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May 6th, 2013
By
Mike Olmstead, Sports Editor
ORLEANS–When members and guests of the Orleans Country Club stop by the pro shop to sign in, or head into the bar for a post-round beverage, they will be find a new look OCC, as many of the club's members, in tandem with local business' get together to give the building a face lift.
"We wanted to change the club up to make it new and exciting," said Tony Daniels, a local contractor who was one of the lead men on the project. "We want to have younger people coming in and participating. We have been doing things the same way for quite awhile and we are looking to do different things."
Wilcox–– Gene Charlie, 55, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on May 3, 2013 in Newport, VT.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
Columbia–– Gordon C., 85, of Newport Center, VT passed away on May 3, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
Bartlau–– Trudy, age 77, of Pillsbury Manor, passed away on April 29, 2013 at Burlington Health & Rehab.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
Maclure–– Ellen Margaret (Berry), 60, of Barton passed away on May 3, 2013 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
Bowen–– Arland J., Jr., 68, of Derby Line, VT passed away on May 3, 2013 in Newport, VT.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
May 5th
The Newport City Renaissance Corp. raised $2900 at its annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser. Check out some of the hats in Monday's edition of the Newport Daily Express for May 6, 2013.
Three teenagers are being arraigned Tuesday, May 7, on charges stemming from the bottle bombing of a residence in Newport City. For more on this story, see Monday and Wednesday's editions of The Newport Daily Express.
The State of Vermont will pay off its $2.2 million debt for reconstruction of the North Country Career Center, which leaves board members reassessing financial priorities. Read about it in Monday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for May 6, 2013.
ORLEANS-There was a good old-fashioned donnybrook at Lake Region Thursday afternoon, as Danville and LR squared off in high school softball action.
By the time everyone in attendance finally exhaled, the host Rangers had escaped with an exciting 9-8 victory.
Danville starter Kaylynn Zangla took the loss, striking out four without allowing a walk. Hannah Leroux went the distance for LR, allowing 6 hits, striking out 5 and walking 6.
LR moves to 4-2 with the win, and hosts undefeated and defending D2 champion Fairfax Tuesday. Danville evens their record at 4-4.
