Daily Archives: August 2, 2012
A very fond farewell
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
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I guess you could call this a letter from the “new, former editor” of the Shelburne News. Wednesday, Aug.1 was my last day as Editor of the Shelburne News, and to put my sentiments on leaving into the modern vernacular, well, . My husband, Matt, accepted a position with the County of Culpeper, in the… Read More
SHS coverage appreciated
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
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Thanks for the great coverage of the 2012 Shelburne High School all class reunion in the Shelburne News. One of my clients from Shelburne brought me a couple of copies. Great pictures by Carl Heyerdahl, and Rachel Dunphy, the reporter, said something in the article that finally summed up why I love reunions: “The gathering… Read More
Social Service Agencies: Will the town continue support?
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
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As many of you know, the funds that the town pays to social service agencies to supplement services rendered to Shelburne residents, have been dramatically cut in recent years. In addition, the fund is no longer a line item in the budget but is voted on as an article at town meeting time. This issue… Read More
Brazilian food debuts in Shelburne
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Business, Restaurant |
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By Sheri Duff Not only was the parking lot full at Natalia’s Market on Saturday, July 28, but the aroma wafting from the premises was deliciously inviting. Inside Natalia’s, eager diners enjoyed Brazilian cuisine. Originally from Natal, Brazil, Victoria Lee of Shelburne brings the authentic taste of South America to the community. Her offerings on… Read More
Rec Dept.’s Final Summer Concert and Fireworks…rescheduled to Aug. 8
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Parks and Rec |
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Originally scheduled for this past Wednesday, the final Summer Concert and fireworks has been rescheduled to this coming Wednesday evening, still at Shelburne Farms. The exciting finale will feature the Rhythm Rockets performing their rock n’ roll rhythms that will have everyone up and dancing. Their music variety is sure to please every age range. Set up… Read More
Sidewalk construction to start along edge of Shelburne Museum – New walkway will integrate village and museum
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Municipal, Our Town |
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Construction of a new sidewalk along Shelburne Road is scheduled to start in early August, giving pedestrians a dedicated walkway along the western side of the busy thoroughfare that passes through the village of Shelburne. The sidewalk is being constructed as part of a building and landscaping plan for Shelburne Museum that includes the $7 million… Read More
Attorney General Candidate’s Debate Aug. 7
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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The Shelburne Democratic Committee is sponsoring a debate between the two Democratic candidates for Attorney General: Bill Sorrell, current Attorney General and T.J. Donovan, Chittenden County State’s Attorney. The debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7 pm at the Shelburne Town Hall, 5376 Shelburne Rd. Cheryl Hanna, Professor at Vermont Law School, will… Read More
Meetings in Town
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Municipal, Our Town |
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Wednesday, Aug. 8 Natural Resources and Conservation Committee, 7 pm, Town Center Meeting Room 2 Thursday, Aug. 9 Planning Commission, 7 pm, Town Center Meeting Room 1 Tuesday, Aug. 14 Selectboard Meeting, 7 pm, Town Center Meeting Room 1 Wednesday, Aug. 15 Property taxes due or postmarked by midnight tonight. Payments can be left in lock… Read More
Verna Lee Wittmann – Shelburne
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Obituaries |
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Verna Lee Wittmann passed away peacefully on July 25, 2012, in Shelburne, at the age of 91. Verna began her life journey on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1921, in Haynesville, Maine, the eldest child of Warren H. and Effie Pressley. Verna graduated from Ricker Classical Institute in Houlton, Maine, and Madawaska Teachers Training, now the… Read More
James N. Hunt – Shelburne
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Obituaries |
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James N. “Jim” Hunt of Shelburne, formerly of Winooski, passed away in his sleep on Monday, July 30, 2012, at the age of 93. He was the husband of Rita D. Lapointe and was a resident of the Wake Robin retirement community in Shelburne. Jim was born in June 1919 in Chattanooga, Tenn., the third… Read More
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