Daily Archives: January 9, 2013
Bernice Irene Lamden – Burlington
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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Bernice Irene Lamden, “Bunny” was born in 1922. She grew up in Brookline, Mass. with her loving parents Lillian (Kupferman) and Samuel Levenson and brother, Jack. She attended the Boston Modern School of Applied Art, where she studied the history and construction of costume design. Following her graduation, Bunny wrote a column for a Boston… Read More
Katherine I. Julian – Shelburne
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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Katherine I. Julian, 80, passed away in Englewood, Fla., on Dec. 27, 2012, with her family by her side, after a long illness. Born on March 16, 1932, she was the daughter of Aurele and Irene Dion. She married Raymond Julian on April 19, 1952. She loved the beach, Bingo, and the casino. She retired… Read More
M. Therese L’esperance – Tucson, Ariz.
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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M. Therese L’Esperance, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Charlotte, died on Nov. 28, 2012. She was the youngest daughter of Leonidas and Melina (Rondeau) LaBerge of Charlotte. The LaBerge Farm was on the corner of Greenbush Road and Thompson Point Road, where Therese grew up with nine brothers and sisters: Rene LaBerge, Pete LaBerge of… Read More
Dining out with kids
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Restaurant |
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By Kathy Moore Enjoying a lunch or dinner away from home should be a treat for the whole family, but sometimes it can be a disaster. Planning ahead makes all the difference. Here are some easy tips to follow on how to dine out with your children. Prepare to dine at restaurants with kids First,… Read More
The history of tipping
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Restaurant |
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The word “tip” started to be commonly used for a gratuity around the 1700’s in England, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, though Cornell University professor Michael Lind found evidence of a craftsman asking a customer for trinkgeld or “drink money” in German, for an apprentice dating back to 1509, so the practice emerged before… Read More
How much should diners tip?
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Restaurant |
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At Restaurants Wait staff: 15-20% of the total bill before taxes (Note: some restaurants now suggest tipping after taxes because servers themselves tip out on the after tax amount). Wine served with dinner: The safe recommendation is to tip 15-20% of the total bill, including alcohol, even for expensive bottles of wine. However, some restaurants… Read More
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