Shawn Reaume

Lancers announce nominees for major varsity awards

The athletics department has released the list of nominees for major awards to be conferred Wednesday, April 6, at the annual Lancer Evening of Excellence banquet.

Up for the Banner Shield as female athlete of the year are basketball’s Cheyanne Roger, volleyball’s Lauren Stirling, and Stefanie Smith of the cross country and track teams.

Cross country and track athlete Corey Bellemore, basketball senior Alex Campbell and Matt Gayer of Lancer football are nominated for the Olympic Shield as male athlete of the year.

United Way publishes guide to community resources

The United Way has compiled a resource guide for people who want to give or receive help during the holidays.

Its Holiday Sharing Guide lists organizations running donation programs for gifts and toys, food bank and baskets, and community meals.

“The guide is a great resource for families looking for food bank resources, toy drives, groups looking to adopt families for the holidays,” says Danielle Moldovan, the charity’s manager of resource development.