Daily Archives: January 9, 2013
Little Red Schoolhouse renovation plans unfold
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Headlines |
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By Rachel Carter Generations of Pillsbury, Isham, Ayer, Lockwood, and Tilley families were educated at the St. George Little Red Schoolhouse, first constructed in March of 1852. As transportation became more readily available, rural Vermont one-room schoolhouses closed with many falling into disarray. The last class in St. George was held in 1965 and for… Read More
Shelburne resident named CEO of PC Construction
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
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PC Construction, formerly Pizzagalli Construction, is promoting Kevin McCarthy to president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2013 when Peter Bernhardt steps away from the day-to-day leadership of the company. McCarthy, a Shelburne resident who joined PC Construction in 1998 and currently serves as executive vice president, will become a member of the employee-owned… Read More
Groovin’ with the Groover
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Lifestyle, Our Town |
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By Maria Cimonetti The beach at Lee’s Ferry on rigging day resembles a “fun-hog” yard sale: piles of colorful waterproof bags, inflatable kayaks, tents, sleeping pads, fishing gear, tables, collapsible chairs, and teetering pyramids of canned beverages. Pro Outfitters supplied drop boxes stuffed with food, coolers packed with ice, and a three-ring binder detailing the… Read More
DRB acts quickly on agenda items
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under DRB, Our Town |
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By Carol Casey Although the agenda for the Jan. 2 meeting of the Development Review Board (DRB) included seven applications, the Board meeting was relatively brief. Two of the items were withdrawn prior to the meeting at the request of the applicants, and two were continued to the Board’s next meeting on Jan. 16. One… Read More
Parks and Rec News
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, Parks and Rec |
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Winterfest at Shelburne Farms, Saturday, Jan. 26 from 12-3 pm: FREE! Come and enjoy indoor and outdoor activities like ice skating, sledding, sleigh rides, crafts, music, and delicious food during this annual winter event. Its guaranteed fun for the whole family! Sponsored by Associates in Orthodontics Me & My Guy Valentine Dance: Tickets are now on… Read More
The Readers Write
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
Keep Pond Road unpaved Several years ago the town voted to preserve Pond Road as an unpaved road. It is my hope that it remains unpaved. The concerned residents, as reported in the Shelburne News, cite potholes as a reason for requesting that the road be paved. Potholes can and do exist on paved roads.… Read More
Library News
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Library News, Our Town |
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Thursday afternoon at the Movies: Come join us in the youth area on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 3:15 pm for a showing of a popular movie in which an acorn obsession sparks a continental catastrophe. Yikes! Free popcorn. After all, a movie isn’t complete without popcorn! New Art Exhibit at the Library: Our new art… Read More
VSO January Masterworks Concert presents “Youth and Beauty” Jan. 19
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Vermont Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor Jaime Laredo will lead the orchestra in the upcoming Masterworks Series concert entitled “Youth and Beauty.” Performances will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Flynn Center in Burlington at 8 pm and Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland at 3 pm as part of… Read More
“All Shook Up Comedy Night” planned for Jan. 19
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Comediennes Josie Leavitt, Tracie Spencer, Autumn Spencer, and Sue Schmidt team up for an unforgettable laugh-fest, presented in the intimate setting of FlynnSpace, to raise scholarships for The Joe Shook Scholarship Fund, sending campers with disabilities to camp at Partners In Adventure (PIA), on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7 pm. In June 2011, Partners In… Read More
ASIG hosts inspired Celtic Winter Gathering Jan. 18
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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The Celtic Arts Alliance, Heather Morris School of Dance, and All Souls Interfaith Gathering will present an evening performance by Master Bodhranist Mance Grady, eclectic Irish fiddler Tony DeMarco, percussive dancer Siobhan Butler, and guests. Join friends Friday, Jan. 18 at 7 pm for this Celtic event. Expect an exciting merger of out-of-this-world rapid syncopated… Read More
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