| Tom Slayton to Speak at Historical Society Meeting |
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| Thursday, 11 September 2008 12:49 | |||
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The Weathersfield Historical Society will host a presentation by Tom Slayton, VPR commentator and former editor of Vermont Life Magazine. It is entitled "Sense of Place: A Native Vermonter's View." Tom Slayton served as editor-in-chief of Vermont Life for 21 years, and is a past president of the International Regional Magazine Association. Prior to his association with Vermont Life, he was a reporter and editor for Vermont newspapers for 20 years. His book, Searching for Thoreau: On the Trails and Shores of Wild New England, was published in 2007. He is also the author of Sabra Field, the Art of Place, which was published in 1994 and republished in 2002. Other books include The Beauty of Vermont, published in 1998 and Finding Vermont, An Informal Guide to Vermont’s Places and People. He is also author of various magazine and newspaper articles. Mr. Slayton is a regular commentator for Vermont Public Radio. He has been awarded honorary doctorates of letters by the University of Vermont Sterling College, and Southern Vermont College, and is a recipient of the Franklin Fairbanks Award, given annually to a Vermonter who contributes in a significant way to the cultural life of the state. He lives in Montpelier with his wife, Elizabeth. This program will be held at the Weathersfield Center Church on Saturday, Oct. 4th, at 7:45 pm. Please call 802-263-5626 for further information. More
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