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May 7th, 2013

Miss Shelby Reardon Reigns over the 57th Apple Blossom Cotillion

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:22pm
By
DONNA ALLEN The Shopper

 

SPRINGFIELD, VT – Last Saturday evening Miss Shelby Reardon was chosen the 2013 57th Apple Blossom Cotillion Queen. Escorted by Archie Farmer III, Reardon impressed the judges with her poise and appearance, her personality and her interview. The court consisted of Miss Merranda Lenahan escorted by Zack Cooper, Miss Angelina Mei escorted by Jacob Therrien, Miss Courtney Page escorted by Michael Muther, and Miss Jillian Rushton escorted by Jordan Crowley.


John Edward McAuliffe 1924 – 2013

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:19pm

 

BELLOWS FALLS, VT -John Edward McAuliffe died at his home on 19 Williams Street on April 30th, after a brief illness. John was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on September 9th, 1924 to Mary (Polly) Kelly McAuliffe and Charles McAuliffe. He was proud to state that he was “born in that house and that his father was born in that house”. He had a deep desire to spend his last days on earth in that house and that wish was granted. 


April 30th

A Little Bit of Scottish Homeland here in Vermont

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 3:05pm
By
DARCY GIBNEY The Vermont Journal

 

LONDONDERRY, VT -An entire year has passed since Londonderry artist Kim Ray first was contacted by a Manchester, Vermont homeowner and asked to create a mural for the homeowner’s newly constructed dining room addition. In that year, Ray has embarked on an artistic journey, researching 16th and 17th century Scottish Castles and folklore, even contacting mural artist Jennifer Merredew, who painted ceiling murals in Forter Castle in Scotland. 


Ludlow Rotary Penny Sale a Huge Success

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:38pm
By
ANNE GARDNER The Vermont Journal

 

LUDLOW, VT  – The Black River High School Gym was packed to capacity on the evening for April 27 for the 57th Annual Penny Sale. The Sale, held each year by Ludlow Rotary Club, raises money for scholarships and community projects. Over $20,000 worth of prizes were given out in three rounds, for a total of over 400 individual prizes.  


Press Problems Cause Color Cuts

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:35pm
By
DONNA ALLEN The Shopper

 

This week you will find The Vermont Journal a little scattered this week. The company, that prints our paper in Lebanon, NH, had a problem with their presses. They broke on Monday, April 29. Unable to remedy the problem, they had to cut many of our color pages to black and white, leaving us no alternative than to separate the Cotillion pages to keep them in color; to move all color ads to color pages and all black and white ads to black and white pages. We had to cut some articles and save others until next week. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.


Trustees Say Drugs Not Anymore Troublesome in BF than Anywhere Else

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:34pm
By
BY KATY SAVAGE The Shopper

 

BELLOWS FALLS, VT -The Bellows Falls Trustees talked drugs and patrol officers at their meeting Tuesday, April 23.

  Regarding a statement from Police Chief Ron Lake in the April 15 edition of the Brattleboro Reformer in which he said there is an “epidemic” of drugs in Bellows Falls, selectwoman Deb Wright suggested ordinances. 


Alstead’s Sestercentennial Celebration Moves into High Gear- All Events Free

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:33pm
By
JOEL SLUTSKY The Shopper

 

ALSTEAD, NH- The Alstead’s Sestercentennial, “Know Your Town” Celebration that runs from March through October is fully underway. The Alstead Centennial Committee, that meets monthly at the Alstead Town Offices, keeps the events on track. 

  The events have already been heavily attended as shown by the two night sell out of a dinner theater presentation at the Vilas School on March 28 and 29. 


Former Apple Blossom Queens & Gowns On Display

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:31pm

 

SPRINGFIELD, VT —The 57th Apple Blossom Queen will be crowned on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Riverside Gymnasium in Springfield following two nights of song and dance (Friday and Saturday). The theme of this year’s Cotillion is “Cotillion Gone Country” and features songs from our nation’s rich tradition of country music. 

  Portraits of former Apple Blossom Queens along with a collection of gowns worn in past Cotillions are on display at Springfield Health Center in the 100 River Street building. 


April 23rd

Art Night at CAES was a Huge Success

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 2:27pm
By
DARCY GIBNEY The Vermont Journal

 


This & That

Submitted by VT Journal on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 2:14pm
By
Bill Murphy

 

Terrorism may have been a word when I was a child, but if it was, I was shielded from it. Actually I'm not sure when I was introduced to this evil, presently in our world. Patriotism was a part of my childhood. I performed a patriotic act every day in school when I recited the" Pledge of Allegiance" when the school day began. It was a time-honored tradition and it felt comfortable.