Monthly Newsletters
JULY 2011 NEWSLETTER
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Book Club Meeting Dates
JULY 25:
The July book is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. We will meet at Mary Ellen Haff's house on Monday, July 25th at 6:30 PM. Don't forget to bring a snack to share.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER:
The date is yet to be decided for the discussion of The Lotus Eaters, by Tatiana Soli at Shari's house. Details will follow.
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Community Events
The Tenth Annual Killington Wine Festival returns this year from Friday, July 22nd through Sunday, July 24th. As in past years, your help and support is needed to continue to make this annual event a success. The two large events requiring volunteers include the Estate Tasting on Friday, July 22nd and the Grand Tasting on Saturday, July 23rd.
Volunteers are needed to help out with the following tasks:
Friday, July 22nd, at the K1 Base Lodge:
- Event set-up for Saturday's Grand Tasting
Friday Evening, July 22nd, at the Killington Grand Hotel:
- Wine Representative Registration Desk
- Estate Tasting Ticket Sales and Check-In Desk
Saturday Morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, July 23rd, at K1 Base Lodge:
- Event set-up
- Logistics support (moving wine cases, ice, dressing tables)
- Food prep to assist with Food Court in tent at K1
- Gate Control: Sign in volunteers, staff, and wine suppliers
Saturday Mid Day, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, July 23rd, at K1 Base Lodge:
- Wine Table/Distributor helpers
- General-purpose volunteers/runners
- Food prep to assist with Food Court at the Killington Peak
- Gate Control/Ticket Sellers
Saturday Late Day, 1:00 to 5:00 PM July 23rd, at K1 Base Lodge:
- Wine Table/Distributor helpers
- General-purpose volunteers/runners
- Gate Control: Control entry and exit points at tent at K1
- Clean-up/breakdown crew
To sign up to volunteer at the Killington Wine Festival, please call Jillian or Tracey at the Killington Chamber of Commerce office at 802-773-4181, or Bill Vines at the Birch Ridge Inn at 802-422-4293. You can also email the Killington Chamber of Commerce at chamber@killingtonchamber.com. Bill's email is wdvines@birchridge.com.
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A message from the EDT - They are looking for volunteers for Circus Smirkus on August 14th and 15th to help with box office sales, ticket collection, ushering, and program distribution. The shows take place at 1 pm and 6 pm on both days, and are located at Pico Mountain. Volunteers will need to arrive at least 1.5 hours prior to showtime. All volunteers receive a free ticket! If you have any questions or need more information, call Lyndsay at 802-422-2146 or by e-mail at lyndsaygang@killingtontown.com
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CATHALEEN S. FITZGERALD
It is with sadness that we report the death of our member, Cathaleen S. FitzGerald. Cathaleen has often helped to design the setting for the silent auction items for our fundraisers. She will be missed.
Cathaleen, who was 70, and a Killington resident, died July 1, 2011, at Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 20, 1940, in Pleasantville, NJ, and was the youngest of Charles and Sophie Starn's 13 children. Cathaleen was a real-estate developer and President of both Robinson Enterprises Inc. and Robinwood Pipeline Inc. She was also a Director of Alpine Pipeline.
Cathaleen was Past President of the Rutland Garden Club, a member of the Board of Directors of the Vermont Achievement Center, and a member of Friends in Council. She was a gourmet cook and an avid collector of cookbooks.
Cathaleen leaves her husband, Kenneth E. FitzGerald, four sisters, and their families.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Tossing Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lorraine Fielder
Sherburne Women's Club
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