Obituary: Velma L. Grunewald
Velma L. Grunewald passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the Franklin County Rehab. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 14, 1928, the daughter of the late George E. and Freida W. (Brockmann) Grunewald. Survivors include her brother, LeRoy Grunewald and his wife, Marilyn, of St. Albans Town; her niece, Deborah…
Obituary: Betty Hilliker Cadieux
Betty Hilliker Cadieux, age 83 years, died late Tuesday evening, August 30, 2016, at The University of Vermont Medical Center with loving family at her side. Born in West Swanton on February 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Willard Raymond and Della Rose (Nolan) Hilliker. She attended Swanton schools and on December…
Obituary: Jay Daniel Taylor
Jay Daniel Taylor passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 30th, 2016, at his home in Dannemora, New York. Jay was born in St. Albans on July 29th, 1996; he was 20 years old and was a 2014 graduate of Bellows Free Academy. For the past two years, he was a deck hand with the Lake Champlain…
Obituary: Lorraine M. Dubuque
Mrs. Lorraine M. Dubuque, age 104 years, died early Tuesday evening, August 30, 2016, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans City. Born in Isle La Motte on June 17, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Nellie (Fleury) Jarvis. She attended schools in Isle La Motte and on November 28,…
Nest — Summer 2016
Bloom, Build, Bask Nest visits an artful Burlington B&B and yearns to play all day in a Killington tree house. In Fairfield, we geek out over willows with horticulturist Michael Dodge, and get our craft on making citronella candles, because mosquitoes. We say goodbye to one House Hunter and congrats to another. Meantime, we wonder…
Repel Mosquitoes with Tiki Torch Candles
Longer days and warmer nights mean that outdoor dining season is finally here. Whether that means leisurely evenings on the patio feasting with family or friends, or just a moment of Zen with a cocktail and a sunset, we look for any excuse to stay outside during these precious few months of summer. Unfortunately, mosquitoes…
Vermont Soap Has a Formula for Cleaning Homes the Nontoxic Way
The curing room in Vermont Soap’s manufacturing facility in Middlebury may be one of the most fragrant spots in Vermont. As dozens of soap bars cure on drying racks like aging craft cheeses, the air is laden with the rich aromas of pine, peppermint, lavender, lemongrass and other essential oils. But, unlike the scents added…
Horticulturalist Michael Dodge has a Thing for Willows
You might think of willows as the weeping kind, with their cascading branches that fall to the ground. Or you might picture a pussy willow, with its kitten-paw buds soft to the touch and pretty to display. For the average person — and even many seasoned gardeners — the willow savvy stops there. Not for…
A Backyard Tree House With Zip Line and Hammock
Jason Mikula was obsessed. For one month in the summer of 2014, the father of two could think of little else besides finishing the tree house in his Killington backyard. When his wife, Polly, asked him what he wanted to do after work each night that July, he’d reply incredulously, “What do you mean? I’m…
A Burlington B&B Artfully Mixes Old and New
A regal Victorian façade and twin gargoyle-like door knockers greet guests at Made INN Vermont, but the imposing exterior only hints at what awaits inside. Since proprietress Linda Wolf opened the eclectic bed-and-breakfast in August 2012, it’s become a notable destination for Queen City visitors seeking both elegance and funk. “We consider this entire inn…
How Does Broadband Access Affect Real Estate Property Values?
Meg Streeter of Wilmington is a lifelong Vermonter and real estate agent who works predominantly in Windham County’s residential market. After 32 years in the business, she has a pretty good idea of what it takes to sell a home in her area. These days, that includes high-speed internet service. “In the last five to…
Nest House Hunt: The McLellans and James Q.
If you’ve been through the process, you know there’s a learning curve, complete with near misses, drama and mystifying paperwork along the way. If you’re starting to think about getting out of that rental and buying your own home, our House Hunters just might have some eye-opening tips for you. Closing Time: The McLellans Find…
