Following his 36-year career in the position of director of building and grounds at Shelburne Museum, longtime Shelburne resident Bob Furrer made a decision a few years ago. He was not ready to "retire." His decision was to join the Peace Corps.

Two Shelburne residents received accolades and awards for quilt designs they entered in the 34th Vermont Quilt Festival held the last weekend in June at the Champlain Valley Exposition.

Shelburne Players and Shelburne Parks and Recreation Department have once again joined together to hold their annual Summer Musical Theatre Camp for children ages 10 to 13.

Muffie Harvey left Bennington on horseback June 21 with a clear goal and path: to ride her Appaloosa horse from Bennington to Burlington to help raise funds to support the fight against breast cancer.

It was always a part of Michelle Holland's long-term plan for her interior design business to someday open a gallery/studio.

The roses shown here are grown by Charlotte resident Yvan Plouffe, who regularly brightens many people's days in Shelburne when he gives bouquets away.

I have found people here to be outgoing, hard working (I do have to say especially the women), and very friendly. I have been welcomed warmly and with an intense curiosity regarding western culture.

When longtime Shelburne resident Doris Wehrle Maeck passed away at the age of 95 last month, she left behind a lifetime legacy of volunteerism and involvement with the Shelburne community.

Ever had one of those experiences that simply takes your breath away? One of those moments where time stands completely still and all you can think is, "wow." I had one such moment Tuesday morning, June 22 at 6 a.m.

Shelburne Parks and Recreation kicks off its 15th Annual Summer Concert Series on Wed. July 7. The Town is invited to the concert at Shelburne Farms for a relaxing and entertaining evening with friends and family in the courtyard of the Farm Barn.

News traveled fast when the Furthur concert slated for July 5 at Shelburne Museum was cancelled last week. The performance was to be part of the annual Ben and Jerry's Concerts on the Green series put on by Higher Ground.

In the past six years, I have read excerpts from the 2006 Shelburne Village Master Plan and would like to commend the Selectboard, the Planning Commission, the Shelburne Historic Preservation Commission, the Design Review Commission, and all consultants involved for the production of a comprehensive document that addresses a multitude of complex design, social, and financial challenges the village faces.

Bella the bulldog is our Director of Hospitality here at Wind Ridge Publishing, parent company of Shelburne News. She is often seen leisurely strolling around Shelburne, making friends wherever she travels. This summer, benevolent Bella would like to give out some extra Mozart Festival tickets that she has acquired.

Selectboard and Planning Commission members spent four hours last Monday night, June 28 discussing and debating the Route 7 corridor (from the Laplatte River bridge north on Route 7) and the village. The concern for Route 7 is the 14 or 15 empty businesses on Shelburne Road.

The Shelburne Art Center (SAC) hosted a lovely evening at the Shelburne Vineyards last Friday, June 18, to raise money for its art education and resident artist's programs and to raise awareness about its "New Legacy" initiative.

Professor and Program Director of Media Communication Nancy Kerr, Ph.D. at Champlain College in Burlington has successfully completed the examination for Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the APR professional designation.

A two-year project with Population Media Center (PMC) in Shelburne and Champlain College, with the support of the United Nations, made its worldwide debut this week during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Shelburne's most photogenic pet is Ricky Lee Pickens. Owner Craig Dicken will receive a free photo session and a $50 photo credit with Mountain Dog Photography.

A sea of red took over the Patrick Gymnasium on the UVM campus as students from Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) walked to their seats to begin CVU's 46th commencement exercises last Friday, June 18.

For all of you who have been wondering what is going on at 233 Falls Road, Wind Ridge Publishing (WRP) is moving from its current location in the Creamery Building.

Michael R. Tuttle, president and CEO of Merchants Bank, announced the promotion of Geoffrey R. Hesslink to the office of executive vice president. Hesslink leads the commercial, government, and business banking division and is senior lender.

Tickets are still available for the Shelburne Art Center fundraising event on Friday, June 18, from 6-8 p.m. to benefit its art education and residency programs.

The formal gardens overlooking Lake Champlain were the focal point of the Shelburne House grounds. Work began on the gardens in the very early days of the development of Shelburne Farms.

Three students, two about to graduate from Champlain Valley Union High School and one newly graduated from University of Vermont, came to a recent meeting of Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club to receive scholarship checks that will help them to continue their education.

Although Green Mountain Development Group (GMDG) has pulled out of the Shelburnewood project, all hope is not lost. Currently, the Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) has stepped forward and is in the preliminary stages of reviewing the Shelburnewood project. According to CEO of CHT Brenda Torpey, "We are looking into it and getting all of the information we can to see if we can move forward."

The Shelburne Art Center will hold a fundraising event to benefit its art education and residency programs on Friday, June 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Shelburne Vineyard.

It sometimes happens that we overlook the wonder that can be found in our own backyard, so here is a reminder: Shelburne Museum is practically within walking distance and its 2010 season has much to offer. (Open now through October 24.)

John Freeman has owned the Small Boat Exchange in Shelburne for 26 years. The small boat dealer sells boats that can fit on a trailer or car top: from sailboats to powerboats, canoes to kayaks, Freeman is an expert in helping his customers pick out the boat that is right for them.

Shelburne Shipyard has been recognized by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) as Vermont's First Clean Marina. This recognition is for the marina's ongoing efforts to protect and enhance the quality of Vermont's environment.

There must be as many recipes for pork BBQ as there are Harley motorcycles on the road. Last Sunday's "Pigs, Hogs & Pork BBQ Cook Off" at Green Mountain Harley-Davidson (GMHD) brought cops, barbeque chefs, motorcyclists, and supporters together to raise funds to benefit Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.

Steve and Sarah Clayton are dishing up free lunches in front of the Shelburne Supermarket - weather permitting - every Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m., or as long as supplies last.

Calling all gardeners...As you plant your vegetable gardens this spring be thinking ahead a bit and plant an extra row of veggies. This is the second year that the Shelburne Community School (SCS) FEED Committee is organizing their "grow an extra row" initiative to provide fresh vegetables for families in our community.

My name is Francesco Ballardini and I'm an Italian exchange student sponsored by PAX. I arrived in Shelburne last August, and have been staying with the Owens family and attending CVU. As the school year will soon be over, I will return home to Italy. I am writing to you to express my thanks to everyone here who helped to make my experience so great.

Zachary Campbell, former Shelburne resident and CVU graduate, will play in Burlington's Discover Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 12 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the City Hall stage on Church Street. His band's name is Octopus Arnold's Sharktoberfest.

Last week Shelburne Vineyard planted five acres of its property with a method only used the second time in Vermont: a state-of-the-art German manufactured laser-guided planting rig.

For two days last week, the public at large was able to learn more about ADHD through the Stern Center and with the support of Shelburne's Wind Ridge Publishing. The first presentation was on Tuesday, May 25, at the beautiful Shelburne Farms Coach Barn.

Vendors and shoppers alike seemed enthusiastic and satisfied with Saturday's turnout for the first Farmers Market of the summer season. The market will be open each Saturday morning on the village green from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. through Oct. 9.

Things, or at least barbeque pits, will be heating up this Saturday when Shelburne's own Jamie Bissonnette of the Dutch Mill Restaurant competes for the title of "Best Darn BBQ." He will be up against pit bosses from Butler's Restaurant at The Essex Spa and Resort and Black Diamond Catering of Lake Elmore.

Shelburne Bay Senior Living opened its doors late in 1999, with 65 independent living apartments as a cutting-edge hospitality model senior living community. The goal of the facility was to offer residents a resort-like atmosphere and customer service as well as health services. According to managing partner Gregg Beldock, "Every day I wake up and I am proud of what we accomplish with my staff and residents, I think we have created a better quality of living for all of us."

Shelburne resident Jim Edgerton is the fourth generation in his family featured in a famous Norman Rockwell illustration. The artwork to the far right features young Jim Edgerton as the youngest boyscout. The other three boyscouts are his father, completing the four generations of the Edgerton family posing for Rockwell illustrations and paintings. Rockwell lived next door to Jimmy's father, James "Buddy" Edgerton, and his family in West Arlington, Vt. for 10 years, (1943-1953).