Daily Archives: August 16, 2012
Tropical Storm Irene Anniversary celebrates recovery with events
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Gov. Peter Shumlin announced a four-day series of commemorative events to celebrate how far Vermont has come in recovering from Tropical Storm Irene since Aug. 28, 2011, and acknowledge the work still needed to fully recover and build Vermont back stronger. “Vermonters have a lot to celebrate on the one-year anniversary of Irene,” said Gov.… Read More
Town celebrates Shelburne Day
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Headlines |
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Saturday, Aug. 18 9 am-3 pm Shelburne Day is the much-anticipated annual celebration of our community and its local businesses. This year marks the eighth year of the event put on by the Shelburne Business and Professional Association (SBPA). According to Tod Whitaker, president of the SBPA, the event was designed to gather businesses and… Read More
Latin Dance Party fundraiser returns
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Headlines |
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Vermont Hands to Honduras-Tela will host a Latin Dance Party on Friday, Sept.7 from 7-11 pm at the Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms to support the organization. The cost for the benefit is $30 per person and includes dancing to the merengue and salsa music of the well-known international nine-piece Latin band Alejandro & Grupo Sabor, salsa… Read More
Medical students clear invasives at LaPlatte Natural Area
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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By Emily Boedecker Fifty new UVM medical students descended on the LaPlatte Natural Area in Shelburne as part of their orientation week Friday, Aug. 10. While trying to avoid the worst of the medical puns, this task force systematically diagnosed, treated, and eliminated invasive species that threaten the overall health and function of the upland… Read More
Triathlon route will stop traffic Aug. 18
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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On Aug. 18, at approximately 7:36 am, over 2,000 triathlon participants from across the country will begin the USA Triathlon 2012 National Championship in downtown Burlington. The day’s competition includes the Age Group National Championships (Olympic distance: 1.5K swim/40K bike/10K run). Race participants will bike through Shelburne, which will mean the closure of lanes on… Read More
Traffic alert in Shelburne/Charlotte
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Headlines |
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Weather permitting during daytime hours on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16 and 17, there will be paving on Route 7 between the intersection of South Park Road in Shelburne and Ferry Road/Church Hill Road in Charlotte. There will be alternating one way traffic with traffic control present. Due to the high volume of traffic, major… Read More
NEWS from PARKS and REC 8/16/2012
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Parks and Rec |
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Last Chance to Register for Fall Soccer! The final date to register for Fall Soccer is Aug. 24. No registrations will be taken after that date. This very popular recreational soccer program is open to kids entering grades 1-8 beginning this fall and will run from Aug. 27 to Oct. 13. Registration fee is $26 per… Read More
News from the Pierson Library
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Library News |
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Summer Reading Participants: The end of our summer reading program is here. Did you reach your summer reading goal? It’s finally time to bring in your reading logs and choose your prizes. Shelburne Day Library Table: Join the festivities on Shelburne Day, Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Pierson Library table located on the Shelburne Parade… Read More
Steve Gregory
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under People of Shelburne |
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Steve Gregory was born and raised in Saranac Lake, N.Y. He graduated from Saranac Lake Central High School in 1968, left the area when he was 19 years old, and moved to Vermont. You might recognize him from his business, Stephen C. Gregory and Sons Cremation Services, or from any number of locations around Shelburne… Read More
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