Monthly Archives: February 2013
John C. Titchner – Shelburne
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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John C. Titchner, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather died suddenly Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. John was born in Russell, Pa., on Sept. 28, 1941, to Ruth H. Huff and the late Charles A. Titchner. He grew up in Frewsburg, N.Y., where he developed his passion for farming and farmers, starting his own farming operation… Read More
Five gifts to ensure happy, healthy dogs
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Lifestyle, Pets |
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By Dr. Rod Block Today’s modern world shows how much our relationship with animals has changed. Back before the mechanical wonders of industrialization, we relied upon animals to carry the brunt of our work. Their primary purpose was to haul loads, plow fields, and chase down prey. Today, tractors and other marvels of the post-industrial… Read More
Reduce, reuse, recycle, rot: How the four Rs found their way to SCS
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Business, Living Economically |
by Sarah Clauss, SCS eighth grader To me, the most important part of any initiative is education. That’s just what John Powell, Education Coordinator at Chittenden Solid Waste District(CSWD), meant when he presented to the Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) group at Shelburne Community School (SCS) at a Wednesday meeting. LEAD aims to create… Read More
Chef Leu’s receives facelift
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Business, Headlines |
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By Sheri Duff Change is good. At least that’s what Mei Wang and Kevin Ke, longtime owners of Chef Leu’s House, thought when they decided to forgo the restaurant’s annual Chinese New Year celebration in favor of a new look. Closed for dining since mid-January, the successful Chinese restaurant that first opened its door in… Read More
Robert Frost reading and discussion at the Writers’ Barn in Shelburne Feb. 18
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Join Vermont Humanities Council Executive Director Peter Gilbert for a lively discussion about one of America’s most beloved poets: Robert Frost. Gilbert has been Robert Frost’s literary executor since 1992, and in honor of the 50th anniversary of Frost’s death, he will discuss Frost’s participation in President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inauguration, the last several… Read More
CVU student takes the win in state of the union essay contest
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Education, Headlines |
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Just in time for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announced the winner and finalists in his annual State of the Union essay contest for Vermont high school students – and the results hit home. A panel of four Vermont teachers judged the essays and selected Caroline… Read More
Legendary songwriter and peace activist to perform with son March 12
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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With all Irish eyes smiling, the legendary songwriter and peace activist Tommy Sands will perform at the annual “Concert for St. Patrick.” In a special duet, Tommy will be joined by his son, Fionán Sands. The concert will be held in the McCarthy Arts Center at St. Michael’s College in Colchester on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 pm. This will… Read More
Flower show is a budding success
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Visitors will enjoy the 17th Annual Vermont Flower Show’s newest creation. Guests of the biennial event can wander through a grand central display of flowering plants, water features, and stonework inspired by this year’s theme, “The Road Not Taken.” Take time to stop and smell the roses at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction… Read More
Food 4 Farmers receives donation from WRB
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Headlines |
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Wind Ridge Books of Vermont (WRB) recently donated $877.80 to Food 4 Farmers, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending food scarcity in coffee farming communities. Shelburne resident, Marcela Pino, along with Janice Nadworny and Rick Peysor founded the organization. This is Wind Ridge’s third donation to Food 4 Farmers and a total contribution of $2553.60… Read More
Two new Shelburne subdivisions planned
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Municipal |
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By Carol Casey Plans for two new developments were presented to the Development Review Board (DRB) at its meeting on February 6, 2013. William Posey applied for and received sketch plan approval for the construction of four single family homes and one duplex off Webster Road bordering on the Kwiniaska barn lot. The duplex will… Read More
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