Northfield Savings Bank Community All Star
With the Frost Heaves’ debut last season, the Northfield Savings Bank Community All-Star became an instant hit and launched an instant tradition. Under an ABA rule that permits a member of the community to suit up, sit the bench, and be eligible to play, the Frost Heaves and NSB scoured the state for local heroes, celebrities and Everyday Vermonters—people who had given 110% to their communities. By donning the Frost Heaves’ 110% jersey, they had a chance to raise money for charity; we had a chance to thank and honor them; and everyone had buckets of fun in the process.
Last season 23 NSB Community All-Stars suited up at 22 Frost Heaves games. By taking and making shots at halftime, they triggered more than $3,000 in giving to charities chosen by our fans. "Over the last 10 years Northfield Savings Bank has donated $4.5 million to hundreds of local organizations..., with the Community All-Star program an essential part of this effort. Look for the poster print featuring a montage of last season’s NSB Community All-Stars in Northfield Savings Bank branches, and follow the promotion all season, as NSB Community All-Stars take aim for Year Two.
The complete roster from the 2006-07 championship season:
Thom Lauzon, Mayor of Barre
Bill Keogh, Burlington City Councilman
Rusty Dewees, “The Logger”
Bailey Starr, helped rescue hunter with 9-1-1 call
Walt Baumann, former St. Michael’s College coach
Tom Tremblay, Burlington police chief
Libby Smith, LPGA golfer and former UVM hoops star
David Ball, all-time NCAA D-II touchdown reception leader
Brent Dragon, Milk Bowl champion at Thunder Road
Patrick Standen, founder, Northeast Disabled Athletes Foundation
Matt Johnson, Burlington High coach and former UVM hoops star
C.K. Coin, WOKO Radio morning personality
Russ Reilly, former Middlebury College coach and athletic director
Bill Doyle and George Coppenrath, Vermont state senators
Sandy Conti, Barre Tournament Committee volunteer
Eric Kingsley, Brattleboro-based Frost Heaves superfan
Matt Lash, executive director, The Barre Partnership
Erin Harvey, volunteer, No. Vt. Chapter, American Red Cross
Jen Niebling, St. Michael’s College coach and former UVM hoops star
Keith Hogan, March of Dimes spokesman
Andy Supernault, Barre Municipal Auditorium custodian
Chris Wielgus, Dartmouth College coach
