Around Town: June 12

Congratulations

Jadin Brown and Lily Richardson of Charlotte have been named to the Champlain College trustees’ list for the spring semester for a achieving a 4.0 grade point average for two or more consecutive semesters.

Brennan Murdock of Charlotte was named to the Champlain College president’s list for achieving a grade point average of 4.0 or higher in the spring semester.

Stuart Robinson of Charlotte was named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the spring semester for having a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester.

Lake Segel of Charlotte, a sophomore finance major at Grove City College, has been named to the school’s dean’s list with distinction for the spring semester.

Condolences

Lena G. Allen, 96, of Englewood, Fla., formerly of Stowe and Charlotte, Vermont, passed away on March 3, 2025. Born to Ruth and Charles Gale, in Stowe, VT, her passion for skiing started by her great niece and then with her grandfather’s and her dad’s ingenuity of strapping wood to her feet. Her skiing carried her to the world of travels.

Her skiing abilities took her from racing down Nosedive at Stowe to Kitzbuh, Austria. After meeting her husband Monroe on the slopes, skiing became a family activity, then led her to coaching ski racing at Champlain Valley Union High School. Skiing lead her family to places like Colorado and Whistler, B.C.

Lena (Lee) was also an avid tennis player. She coached and taught many folks in Charlotte and in Englewood. She was an active member of the Charlotte Congressional Church and a town lister. Lee also sang with the Champlain Echos chorus of Burlington, VT. Singing along with her husband from Green Mountain Chorus. She always carried a tune; often you could hear her whistling before you saw her. Lena joins her predeceased husband Monroe; brothers, Frank, Don and Albert; and her niece Jennifer. She leaves her three children, Dana, Gary and Tamara Allen and extended family; Dana’s daughter Jocelyn and Chris Parron; granddaughter Kelsey and Mike Plourde; great granddaughter Kinsley and Tamara’s daughter, Elaina Krusiewski, to carry on her legacy.

Lena was a graduate of Green Mountain College and the University of Vermont. She was an avid reader and adventure traveler from her early years of skiing, to sailing on Mallets Bay to the inland waterway and Antigua. She traveled to Italy and joined her sister for an art tour in Russia. She even taught herself Russian prior to her adventure. She never stopped learning. Lena was one of Philos Phiest group, who never stopped exercising, whether it be cross-country skiing, tennis or hiking Mt. Philo.

Our grateful appreciation goes to Village on the Isles in Venice, NavaMaze and Tidewell Hospice for their thoughtful warmth and care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a non-profit of your choice. 

Please celebrate each day as she always did, and if something comes your way you don’t like just say, “I’ll think about that tomorrow.” It’s one of her favorite lines from Scarlett O’Hara.

Antoinette “Toni” (Brouillette) Clements, 97, a longtime resident of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday May 14, 2025, at Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Toni married Ernest “Clark” Clements on May 27, 1950, who predeceased her in 2011. To read the full obituary, please visit vtfuneralhomes.com.

Advancements

Wake Robin has hired Kim Anderson as director of marketing and longtime director of marketing MaryBeth Dudley is moving to director of community advancement. 

Anderson spent nearly 15 years with the Community Health Centers of Burlington, where she was director of development and communications. Other previous roles include director of development at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont. 

“It’s an honor to contribute to a place that sets the standard for compassionate care, lifelong learning and vibrant living,” Anderson said. 

“Moving into this new position is an exciting step, but it’s also bittersweet to say goodbye to my team,” Dudley said. “Here’s to new beginnings.”

As a nonprofit working demonstration farm dedicated to promoting organic regenerative agriculture, Philo Ridge Farm returns to its market and dining roles this summer. It has announced the return of Marc St. Jacques as director of food and beverage and executive chef.

“Marc brings exceptional culinary talent and a genuine appreciation for Vermont’s agricultural community,” said Diana McCargo, co-founder of Philo Ridge Farm, who has partnered with Chef St. Jacques on the farm’s culinary vision. “His approach to seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking perfectly aligns with our commitment to showcasing the farm’s organic produce and grass-fed meats in a way that highlights the season.”

The market will reopen Wednesday, June 18, and be open Wednesday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with farm-grown products, including organic produce and grass-fed meats; picnic lunches; freshly baked pastries, savory goods and coffee; and local artisanal goods, select groceries and farm fibers.

Dinner at Philo Ridge Farm will reopen on Friday, July 4, in the Farm Commons Barn or the dining room, with reservations available starting Monday, June 16, via the Philo Ridge Farm website (philoridgefarm.org). Dinner service will be offered Wednesday-Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m., and is reservation only.

New on-farm dining will include the Summer Barn, an open-air space serving drinks and food that will be an extension of the dining room, but with no reservations required. Additionally, “Sundays on the Ridge” will begin Sunday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.-8 p.m., and continue throughout the summer, offering a relaxed, family-friendly outdoor experience with grilled specialties, garden tours and activities for children.

For more information about opening dates and hours, menus and reservations, see philoridgefarm.org.