Howard S. Riggs – Williston/ Hinesburg
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
Howard S. Riggs passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Fletcher Allen Health Care with his family and companion by his side. He was born on March 24, 1934, in Burlington, the son of the late Herbert and Hazel Riggs. He graduated from Hinesburg High School. On July 16, 1954, Howard married his classmate… Read More
Summer hot spot for young writers: The Writers’ Barn
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Camp, Education |
The Spoken Word: Slam Poetry for high school students with Lizzy Fox Five Friday afternoons, June 21, 28, July 5, 19, and 26, 3-5 pm, $100 Unleash your most powerful rhythms, metaphors, and stage presence with Spoken Word Poetry. Commonly referred to as “Slam,” Spoken Word is a highly rhythmic and theatrical style of writing.… Read More
Bright changes at Ann Roche
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Business, Headlines |
By Shelbie Ladue After nearly 37 years in the industry, Ann Roche Casual Furniture (ARCF) owner Ann Roche is temporarily closing her Shelburne, Vt. location. Renovations are expected to go into full swing sometime after this summer season. Walking into the warmly lit building, one is greeted with a smile from Roche, who is fussing… Read More
When a moose takes a dip…
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
Alert Shelburne resident Tavis Cowan took and submitted the photo above of a moose swimming in Shelburne Bay paced by a Game Warden boat last Thursday, May 13. Photo by Tavis Cowan, 2013 Read More
SCS students call residents to hike or bike on Route 7
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
Shelburne Community School 5th graders promoted the Hike It! Bike It! program on Route 7 before school on Wednesday, May 1, encouraging residents to walk and bike to SCS. The beautiful weather was only paralleled by the students’ enthusiasm. Read More
Memorial Day observances in Shelburne Monday, May 27; commemoration ceremony on the Parade
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
Shelburne’s annual Memorial Day observance will be held on Monday, May 27, at 11 am on the Parade on Church Street. The speaker for this year’s ceremony will be Mr. Alexander Wilde, a Holocaust survivor and Veteran of World War II. Fr. David Cray, Pastor of St. Jude the apostle Catholic Church, Hinesburg and Our… Read More
SCS Jogathon turns 20
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
The 20th annual Jogathon, sponsored by the Shelburne PTO, will take place Thursday, May 23 (rain date Wednesday, May 22). In this morning event, all students at the Community School participate by running outside with their classmates and teachers. There are two main purposes of the Jogathon (besides being a lot of fun for everyone… Read More
Laplatte Nature Park opens
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
The grand opening of Shelburne’s Laplatte Nature Park is this Sunday, May 19 at 1 pm. The trails and falls overlook will be celebrated with a dedication and ribbon cutting event, followed by a guided tour. Barbara Johnson, SNRCC member will lead the tour which will focus on the natural elements of the park. Parking… Read More
SCHIPS grant applications due May 31
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Projects (SCHIPS) the non-profit organization that raises funds at its resale shop at the Shelburne Town Center is accepting applications for its next round of grants. Applications from non-profit organizations are due by May 31. Since SCHIPS began making grants in 2004, they have given more than $400,000 to projects in the communities,… Read More
Vermontivate 2013 is out of the gate; sustainability game inspires behavior change, fun
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
By Kathryn Blume Vermontivate, an award-winning sustainability game, launched its second round of community competition beginning Monday, May 13. Set to run until June 21, this frolicsome online/real-world hybrid game infuses joy and creativity into the serious and important work of tackling the global climate crisis. Players will spend six weeks racking up points for everything… Read More
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