Monthly Archives: June 2012
LCYC celebrates 125 years with gala
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Members of the Lake Champlain Yacht Club (LCYC) boarded the steamboat, Ticonderoga, preserved in all its glory at the Shelburne Museum, to celebrate the Club’s 125th Anniversary on Saturday, June 9. History was being repeated as they retraced the steps of LCYC members who gathered 75 years ago at Burlington’s King Street Dock to board… Read More
Sunday was sudsday at Trinity
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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The Trinity Church Youth Group held a car wash on Sunday, June 10. Many cars — and a few of the youth and their parent helpers — got very wet for a great cause. The group raised more than $500 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Read More
Schiavone announces candidacy for District 5-2 rep
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Municipal |
by Margo Callaghan Citing a perceived need for “more diversity” in Montpelier, long time Shelburne resident, and seven time former representative of district 5-2 George Schiavone has announced his run against incumbent Joan Lenes. Schiavone has lived in Shelburne since 1963. A native of New York, he graduated from Clarkson University with a BS in… Read More
Chicken BBQ and auction at Shelburne Methodist Church Wednesday, July 4th
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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The aroma of a good old-fashioned chicken barbecue will again waft through the town of Shelburne at the annual chicken barbecue and auction held at the Methodist Church this Wednesday, July 4. Besides the tasty chicken on the menu, auctioneer Tom Young will start the auction at 10 am. Local merchants have donated merchandise and… Read More
News from the Pierson Library
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Library News |
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The kick-off event for this year’s summer youth programming is this afternoon, Thursday, June 21 at 1 pm. No registration is necessary for this gala annual event. Stop in to sign up for a variety of summer programs, have your face painted, and join in an ice cream social. Along with the ice cream, we’ll… Read More
Bicycles: what are the rules?
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Our Town, Sports |
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by Nancy Schulz, Executive Director, VT Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition As you pedal this summer, please note that it’s illegal to ride two abreast (under all circumstances) in Burlington. This law has been in place for decades but it’s not well known. Another important thing to keep in mind is that bicyclists are required to observe… Read More
The future of Shelburne’s Village Green and Parade, June 25 at 7 pm
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Earlier this year, Shelburne received a grant from the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. A meeting in connection with this grant will take place Monday, June 25 at 7 pm. According to Dean Pierce, Shelburne’s director of planning and zoning, the purpose of the grant is to “marshal local resources toward the updating of a… Read More
Safety Spot
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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by Jim Buell, 2nd Asst. Chief Fire Dept. Summer has arrived! A lot of us will be taking a vacation, but fire doesn’t. Please stay vigilant around the issue of fire safety. Here are some tips that may help you keep you, your family and your home safe. • Keep a fire extinguisher near your BBQ,… Read More
How to help keep identity thieves away
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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Brought to you by the Vermont Federal Financial Services Program Content provided by Fred Dufresne The more business we do and information we share online, the more identity theft becomes a growing threat to our financial security. However, there are ways you can help protect your good name and credit. Here are some tips to help… Read More
Treasurer Pearce announces unclaimed property receipts at $57 million
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced today that more than $8 million in new unclaimed financial property has been received by the State Treasurer’s Office since the fiscal year began July 1. There is now approximately $57 million in unclaimed property waiting to be claimed. The annual deadline for holders of unclaimed property to turn… Read More
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