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The Inn at the Old Lantern Welcomes Its First Guests
By Rowan Beck, January 26, 2012, pages 1 and 6..... After roughly three years of planning, permitting and construction, the Inn at the Old Lantern is finally open.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Warm Up Winter at the Fire and Ice Ball
By Rowan Beck, January 26, 2012, page 1..... Bundle up the family for an evening of fun! The Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Fire and Ice Ball, otherwise known as the “holiday party,” will be held February 3 at the Old Lantern.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Stay Safe and Stay Off the Ice!
By Kay Gault for the Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, January 26, 2012, page 5..... This is a reminder to please use extreme caution near the water and ice.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
It’s Time to “Raise the Steeple!”
By Nancy Wood, January 26, 2012, page 9..... The Charlotte Congregational Church has announced the start of “Raise the Steeple,” a fundraising campaign to construct an historically accurate replica of the original 1849 steeple,
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Applications for SCHIP Grants Due January 31
Information provided by Ron Bouchard of SCHIP Public Awareness Committee, January 26, 2012, page 10..... Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Project, the three-town organization that raises funds at its resale shop to make grants to projects that
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Marvin Fishman, Transition Charlotte's
By Ruth Swennerfelt, January 26, 2012, page 11..... On Charlotte’s first snowy day of 2012, I took the short walk over to Marvin Fishman’s house to talk to him about his latest win of a gift certificate to the Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne Village
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Raven Ridge Moonlight Hike February 11
Information provided by the Charlotte Land Trust, January 26, 2012, page 13..... Come out for a winter night hike on Raven Ridge!
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Charlotte's Historic Churches: A Look at Our Past
By Frances Foster, January 26, 2012, page 15..... Charlotte supported at least five churches during the 19th century in what is generally regarded as a strongly religious time in our country’s history.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Betcha’ Didn’t Know
By Barbara Ferdinand and Theresa Knowles, January 26, 2012, page 16..... Barbara Ferdinand thought this e-mail exchange might be an item of interest about the early days of Charlotte.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Winter’s Here Travel Safely
By Rowan Beck January 26, 2012, page19..... Lately, The Charlotte News has received more than the usual number of reports of car accidents, near misses and traveling mishaps.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Blissworks is More Than a Consignment Shop
By Rowan Beck, January 26, 2012, page 21..... In mid-November, Tracy Brown opened Blissworks Consignment Shop, located in the newly renovated Hinesburg Village Center on Mechanicsville Road.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
YWP:Young Writers Project
Submissions from Matthew Silverman and Megan Mahoney, grade 6 at CCS, regarding New Year's Resolutions, January 26, 2012, page 21.....
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Legislative Report: Solar farm siting: Why can’t the town decide?
By Representative Mike Yantachka, January 26, 2012, page 8..... Solar farm siting: Why can’t the town decide? “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Leavitt-y
By Josie Leavitt, January 26, 2012, page 16..... Every New Year’s Eve I watch the ball come down in New York City and ponder what the coming year will bring and what will I do differently.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Rural Road Cairns
A poem by John Howe, January 12, 2012, page 4..... How did those twelve bald truck tires find their way To the pull-off just before the one-at-a-time covered bridge
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
And the Winner of the Fairy House Raffle Is...
by Nancy Wood, January 12, 2012, page 9..... Sale of tickets for the Fairy House raffle ended on December 23, and the lucky winner was Barbara Nedd of Shelburne, who is the new baker at the Old Brick Store.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Newest Habitat Project to Begin Near Spear Street
by Edd Merritt, January 12, 2012, page 9..... Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is finishing its third house on Greenbush Road across from the Old Lantern.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
New Year’s Resolution for Safety
by Kay Gault, for Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, January 12, 2012, page 10..... In light of recent tragedies in our region, please take a moment to read these safety ideas and resolve to take action to protect yourself and your loved on
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Charlotte Republican Committee Hosts Energy Forum on January 26
by Bob Bloch, Committee Chair, January 12, 2012, page 11..... A politician, a scientist and an economist will come together on Thursday, January 26, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall for a public forum on the new state energy plan.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Get in Shape in 2012
by Rowan Beck, January 12, 2012, page 12..... The new year has begun, resolutions have been made.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Rocky Knoll Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Stephanie Hackett, January 12, 2012, page 13..... Ten years ago a small horse farm called Rocky Knoll was built on a hill off Lime Kiln Road, overlooking the Green Mountains.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Charlotte's Origin: 2012 is 250th Anniversary of Our Town
by Kathleen McKinley Harris, January 12, 2012, page 15..... Charlotte is one of many towns in Vermont, including Ferrisburgh, Monkton and Hinesburg, that will be celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year. This is the first in a series of articles abou
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Ted Montgomery Wins Transition Charlotte December Drawing
by Lewis Cox, January 12, 2012, page 14..... Ted Montgomery, a resident of the Ten Stones community in Charlotte, won a gift certificate donated by Home Ecology in Shelburne, in the December drawing by Transition Charlotte.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
It's All Connected: Eat More Whole Foods This Year
by Maureen Wheeler, January 12, 2012, page 14..... In my Holistic Health Coaching practice, one of the first questions that I ask people is, “What can I do for you?”
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Stolen Items Recovered
by Rowan Beck, December 15,2011, page 5..... There has been a happy ending to the recent break-in at the Adams’ household on Greenbush Road on November 17.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Year in Review December 15, 2011
Final Issue of the Year ‘Cover Story’ by Rowan Beck, Top Stories in 2011, and 2011 Was a Banner Year for CVU Sports
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Surviving the Holidays: Reducing Stress for Yourself and For Your Family Member with Alzheimer’s
by Rachel Cummings, December 15, 2011 page 12.....According to the Alzheimer’s Association alz.org, nearly 5.2 million people in the United States are living with the disease. Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect the patient. For the millions of caregivers, th
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
News from The News
December 15, 2011, page 22..... With the end of 2011, there are several changes at The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
James Lawrence Retires from News Board
by Rowan Beck, December 15, 2011, page 13 January 25, 2001, marked the beginning of an era for The Charlotte News. James Lawrence, who has just stepped down as the president of the board, played a significant role in changes that occurred then and fo
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Eric's Movie Bin: Hugo
by Eric Naud, December 15, 2011 page 19.....Hugo Perhaps the weirdest thing about this movie is that Martin Scorsese directs it.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Old-School Investing and the Power of Future Dividends
by Andrew Haigney, December 15, 2011 page 22..... For years my family ran a small brokerage firm in Boston that specialized in trading unlisted securities. These were mostly small, New England-based companies whose shares didn’t trade very often.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Sweet Charity
by Rowan Beck, December 15, 2011, page 22..... This holiday season why not give a gift that keeps on giving… create a domino effect, so to speak. There is a curious little shop on Main Street in Vergennes where customers can do this,
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Teaching and Learning in Tanzania
by Susan and Vince Crockenberg, December 15, 2011, page 23..... Susan “Teacha, teacha” children shout, as our van bumps into the schoolyard, throwing up the fine, red dust that would cover us for the next four weeks. Extricating me from a sea of chi
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Santa's Coming Sunday
December 10, 2011..... Santa's coming to the Charlotte Fire & Rescue Station on Sunday, December 11, from 1-3 p.m.
    - Submitted: Saturday, December 10th [more ...]
You Are Invited!
Please join the board and staff of The Charlotte News at our annual Holiday Open House on Friday, December 9, from 4:30-6:30 pm at our offices at the Ferry Road Business Center.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 8th [more ...]
About the New House in Town
December 1, 2011, page 3.....Raffle tickets are available at the Old Brick Store. The drawing will be held on December 23. Delivery will be made in late January, depending on how deep the snow is. All proceeds will go to COTS...
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
Stone Wall Workshops Announced
December 1, 2011, page 7.....A series of stonewall building workshops has been announced for this winter in Hinesburg.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
by Father David Cray, December 1, 2011.....In the calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, December 12 is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe—Nuestra Senora, or La Virgen, de Guadalupe.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
Living the Connected Life
by Rowan Beck, December 1, 2011, page 13.....One Charlotte woman has started her own business and is proving that “it’s all connected.”
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
Spinning into the World of Western Riding
by Stephanie Hackett, December 1, 2011, page 18.....I decided to expand my knowledge of the equestrian world and headed over to Summer Winds Stables...
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
Holiday’s “Hottest Toys” at Jamie Two Coats
by Rowan Beck, December 1, 2011, page 19.....The list of the hottest toys is out, and Charlotters will be pleased to know that they can find them locally.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
CCS Students Support Causes Through Crafts
by Rowan Beck, November 17, 2011, page 9..... This year the Charlotte Central School’s (CCS) Artisan and Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CCS.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Happy 15th Birthday to the Flying Pig
by Rowan Beck, November 17, 2011, page 11..... The Flying Pig Bookstore will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Saturday, November 19, from noon to 4 p.m.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Berries and More Berries...
from the Hagios Family, November 17, 2011, page 11..... Our family would like to thank all the blackberry pickers who helped us surpass our goal of $800 this summer.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Keeping it Trim for Thanksgiving
Recipes from EatingWell Magazine and Gordon Brown, November 17, 2011, pages 12-13..... EatigWell Magazine has graciously shared these recipes for brine-cured turkey and delectable mini brie and apple quiche appetizers that will please the palate and k
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Hunting Season is Here: When is Land Legally Posted?
by Nancy Wood, November 17, 2011, page 14..... The Vermont State Constitution grants all inhabitants of the State the right to hunt on any land that is not legally posted.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Dance For Irene
by Nancy Wood, November 17, 2011, page 15..... Marty Steady is organizing a benefit dance at The Old Lantern on December 2 to raise money to help those who were affected by Tropical Storm Irene.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
New Lake Champlain Bridge Rises from the Rubble of the Old
November 17, 2011, page 16..... Photo spread in paper described:
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SCHIP Awards $25,100 in New Grants
November 17, 2011, page 19..... Board members of the nonprofit Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Projects (SCHIP) considered grant requests from organizations for the third of three grant cycles of 2011 and awarded grants totaling $25,100.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Charlotte Float Takes First Place Again in Shelburne Parade
by Tom Baginski, November 3, 2011, page 4..... Every year it’s a joint venture between the Dentons and Baginskis
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Ponytails With a Purpose
by Rowan Beck, November 3, 2011, page 7..... Alex & Isabelle Hair Ties began as a quest for the perfect hair tie in 2008.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
A Time to Give 5K/10K Run and Fundraiser November 12
November 3, 2011, page 7..... The Connor B Turnbaugh Foundation will be holding its annual A Time to Give 5K/10K run and fundraiser on November 12. This year marks the 6th anniversary of the event, which will again be held at the Shelburne Town Hall.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
What’s Happened at the Post Office?
by Edd Merritt, November 3, 2011, page 8..... What’s happened at the Charlotte Post Office since the carriers were moved to Shelburne on October 22? The answer to the question is, “in fact, very little so far.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
What a Bash!
by Rowan Beck, November 3, 2011, page 9..... On Friday, October 28, approximately 500 creatively clad partygoers attended the Second Annual Monster Bash at the Old Lantern
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Anne LaBombard Wins Transition Charlotte Drawing
by Louis Cox, November 3, 2011, page 10..... Anne LaBombard is the latest winner in a series of monthly drawings by Transition Charlotte, winning a gift certificate from Pizza on Earth.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Humane Society to Hold Black Cat Soiree
by Megan Stearns, HSCC Development Director, November 3, 2011, page 11.....  The Humane Society of Chittenden County (HSCC) has dubbed this year’s annual fall fundraising event the Black Cat Soiree, and Charlotte resident Gina Berk is excited about it
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Johns Congdon’s Alienor Writing Desk Places First
by Nancy Wood, November 3, 2011, page 12..... On September 24, Johns Congdon Furniture Design of Charlotte won first place in a design competition at the Vermont Fine Furniture and Woodworking 2011 Show sponsored by the Vermont Wood Manufacturer’s Ass
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Instrument Days Will Showcase the Trombone and Bassoo
by Rowan Beck, November 3, 2011, page 15..... Quite a bit is happening this fall with the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association (VYOA)
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Bluegrass Gospel Project Performs For Charlotte Nonprofit On November 5
by Meg Smith, co-founder of Volunteer Vermont, November 3, 2011, page 16..... The Bluegrass Gospel Project performs on Saturday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Burlington
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Buonos Welcomes Third Generation
by Nancy Wood, November 3, 2011, page 21..... Buono Appetito Italian Restaurant has a new executive chef, who is bringing to the table his passion for cooking
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Monster Bash Rocks the House
October 29, 2011..... What a bash! The 2nd Annual Monster Bash at the Old Lantern last night was a great success. Click on the facebook link above to see pictures.
    - Submitted: Saturday, October 29th [more ...]
Remembering Frank Thornton
by Kay Teetor, October 20, 2011..... Meeting Frank Thornton was an event with proper social introduction.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
Old Lantern Readies for Monster Bash
by Rowan Beck, October 20, 2011..... The second annual Monster Bash will be held October 28 at the Old Lantern.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
Vermont Wild Volume 2 Is Now Available
More Humorous Warden Stories Entertain All Ages, October 20, 2011..... Charlotte writer Megan Price recently announced the release of Vermont Wild, Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens, Volume 2,
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
Barrie Dunsmore, There and Back
A Review by Gay Regan, October 20, 2011..... On September 28, Charlotte resident Barrie Dunsmore was feted at a book release party for his new work,
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
Shelburne Museum Plans Major New Building
by Rowan Beck, October 20, 2011..... On October 13, all eyes were on Shelburne Museum’s Board Chairman James Pizzagalli as he announced the anticipated construction of the new Center for Art and Education on site.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
Legislature Report: The Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan
by Representative Mike Yantachka, October 6, 2011, page 8..... Since the first Arab oil embargo in 1973, each succeeding decade has put more and more focus on how we use and generate energy.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
News from Transition Charlotte
by Louis Cox, October 6, 2011, page 8..... Cami Davis is winner of September drawing.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Congregation Votes for Steeple
by Nancy Wood, October 6, 2011, page 11..... The members of the Charlotte Congregational Church voted by a wide margin on September 25 to start a fund-raising campaign to build an historically accurate reproduction of the old steeple.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Tractors Don’t Kick Back – Most of the Time
by Edd Merritt, October 6, 2011, page 12..... Sitting once at dinner with our neighbor and late large animal veterinarian, Al Moraska, he mentioned that he enjoyed puttering with his old tractor, because after treating cows and horses all day, he was
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Flinn Prepares for CD Release
by Rowan Beck, October 6, 2011, page 16..... Aaron Flinn will be releasing his latest album, Miss Ready Blossom and the Sea of Dreams, Friday, October 21, at Studio Three in Burlington.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Archie’s Grill Celebrates First Anniversary
by Rowan Beck, October 6, 2011, page 19..... On October 10 Archie’s grill will celebrate its one-year anniversary with free ice cream all day – or at least until it runs out.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Gallery Celebrates with Impressions of the Four Seasons
by Nancy Wood, October 6, 2011, page 21..... The Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a special exhibit now through November 30.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Grange Seeks Donations for Annual Rummage Sale
by Deb Stone, October 6, 2011, page 3..... The Charlotte Grange Fall Rummage Sale will be held October 13 through 15.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Charlotte Republican and Democratic Caucuses Coming Up
September 22, 2011, page 5.... Town political party committees announce caucuses: Democrats on September 27 and Republicans on September 29
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Leavitt-y: A Real Dog of a Day
by Josie Leavitt, September 22, 2011, page 9..... I had a day off last month, and I was anticipating a busy day filled with fun and productive things. What I got was an astounding melange of ever-increasing, unbelievable calamities.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Hunt for the Apple and Win an iPod
by Nancy Wood, September 22, 2011, page 13..... Visitors to Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards will have a chance to win an iPod or iPad during the “Apples to iPods” promotion that began last week.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
It’s Time to Clean the Chimney
by Rowan Beck, September 22, 2011, page 14.....There is a faint smell of wood smoke in the early morning air, and families are busily getting ready for the onset of winter.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Hinesburg Harvest Festival Features Summer of Walter Hacks on Friday, September 23
September 22, 2011, page 14..... The not-to-be missed sixth annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 24, at the Hinesburg Town Hall
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Eric's Movie Bin: The Help
by Eric Naud, September 22, 2011, page 15..... I came into the theater expecting to only like the movie; I came out from a heartfelt experience
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Chocolate Lovers! Essex, New York, Beckons
by Nancy Wood, September 22, 2011, page 15..... The Town of Essex, New York, – just a ferry ride away from Charlotte – is hosting a Chocolate and Wine Walk from 2 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 1.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
FARMS WITH FLOOD DAMAGE ASKED TO CONTACT LOCAL FSA OFFICE
September 22, 2011, page 15..... Vermont farmers whose farms sustained damage from Tropical Storm Irene are urged to contact their county U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency office as soon as possible.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Talented Charlotters are Showcased in Local Galleries
by Nancy Wood, September 22, 2011, page 16..... The Charlotte Senior Center, the Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes and the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum all feature the work of Charlotters in their current exhibits.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Hinesburg Artist Raffles Print to Benefit Irene Relief Fund
September 22, 2011, page 16..... Jean Carlson Masseau will raffle a limited edition print of a watercolor painting to during Open Studio Weekend on October 1 and 2.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Lewis Creek Association News
September 8, 2011, page 5..... Successful Season of Bay Restoration by Daron Blake and Website Launched Connecting Watershed Towns by Mollie Wills
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
Archaeology Month Includes Hikes, Shipwrecks, Atlatls and More
September 8, 2011, page 12..... For the past nine years, the Vermont Archaeological Society (VAS), in conjunction with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP), has sponsored Vermont Archaeology Month during September.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
The Boycott Will Benefit Intervale Farmers
September 8, 2011, page 15..... “Al Gore on crack. With red hair. And a uterus.” That’s how the Anchorage Times described Charlotte actor and climate activist Kathryn Blume in her solo show, The Boycott
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
Wear What You Eat is Theme for Fashion Strut
by Rowan Beck, September 8, 2011, page 16..... The 19th annual South End Art Hop kicks off this Friday evening, September 9.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
La Villa Has a Neighbor
by Rowan Beck, September 8, 2011, page 19..... Enoteca, a new business, is now open next to La Villa on Shelburne Road north of Shelburne.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
‘Tis the Season
by Edd Merritt, September 8 2011, page 11..... It seems as though one can’t go either direction on Hinesburg Road without swerving around or bearing over the body of a skunk, missing by inches, but carrying the scent for the next three quarters of a
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
Tropical Storm Irene Devastates Much of State; Contributions Needed
August 30, 2011..... As the state digs out from the worst floods since 1927, people are volunteering what help they can. The following message from the Governor's office offers suggestions for donations:
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 31st [more ...]
CVU Students Thru Hike the Long Trail
by Janet Bull, August 25, 2011, page 1..... On August 18, CVU sophomores and Charlotte residents Allie Bull and Alexandra Spicer completed a thru hike of Vermont’s Long Trail.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 24th [more ...]
Yvan Plouffe’s Bountiful Harvest
by Nancy Wood, August 25, 2011, page 10..... Tall sunflowers, bright heads nodding in the breeze along Plouffe Lane, are the first indication of the creativity and green thumb of Yvan Plouffe.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 24th [more ...]
Swennerfelt Visits International Transition Projects
Submitted by Louis Cox, August 25, 2011, page 12..... Following her retirement as General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) in early 2011, Ruah Swennerfelt visited a number of the growing Transition initiatives around the globe.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 24th [more ...]
Local Artisans to be Featured at Labor Day Craft Fair
August 25, 2011, page 5..... The 41st Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair will feature local artisans on Labor Day Weekend. Debbie Ramsdell, who lives at Champlain Valley Co-housing in Charlotte, will be among them
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 24th [more ...]
Thefts from Cars Increase
by Nancy Wood, August 20, 2011..... Beware: thieves and vandals have been stealing items from unlocked and locked cars in neighboring towns,
    - Submitted: Saturday, August 20th [more ...]
Osprey Update
August 20, 2011..... The osprey youngster has been flying all this week, but is still hanging out at the new nest atop the pole at the intersection of Ferry and Lake Roads.
    - Submitted: Saturday, August 20th [more ...]
In Memory of Sarah Montgomery: Comedy on the Brain 2
by Rowan Beck, August 11, 2011, page 9..... On July 19, Sarah Montgomery lost her two-year battle with glioblastoma brain multiforme (GBM), the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer. She will be dearly missed by the many whom she touched wi
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...]
Back-to-School With Creative Financing
by Nancy Wood, August 11, 2011, page 8..... Misha Bailey has a clear vision of her future. She wants to help “the world create durable, effective and wise solutions for the problems of our time.”
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...]
Eric's Movie Bin: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2
by Eric Naud, August 11, 2011, page 7..... All good things must come to an end, and, sadly, the groundbreaking Harry Potter series must come to its inevitable conclusion.
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...]
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass May 6, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club May 9, 2012 7:30 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club May 16, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass May 20, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship May 20, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club May 23, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass May 27, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship May 27, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club May 30, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass June 3, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship June 3, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club June 6, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass June 10, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship June 10, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club June 13, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass June 17, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship June 17, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club June 20, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass June 24, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship June 24, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club June 27, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass July 1, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship July 1, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club July 4, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass July 8, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship July 8, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club July 11, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass July 15, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship July 15, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club July 18, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass July 22, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship July 22, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club July 25, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass July 29, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship July 29, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club August 1, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass August 5, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship August 5, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club August 8, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass August 12, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship August 12, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club August 15, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass August 19, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship August 19, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club August 22, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass August 26, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship August 26, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club August 29, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass September 2, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship September 2, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club September 5, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass September 9, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship September 9, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club September 12, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass September 16, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte Congregational Church Worship September 16, 2012 10:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club September 19, 2012 7:30 am
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass September 23, 2012 8:00 am
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Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club September 26, 2012 7:30 am
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