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Acceptance – not labels – plays role in artwork designed for community school

June 12, 2013 Filled under Education, Headlines
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Last month Larry Bissonnette created an original piece of artwork at the Shelburne Community School while student council representatives Maura Thompson and Ellery Harkness looked on. Visit our Facebook page for more photos.

By Sheri Duff The Shelburne Community School student council made a request to purchase a piece of artwork created by Larry Bissonnette, one of two Vermonters starring in “Wretches/Jabberers,” a documentary about autism. The artist turned down that request, but he offered the student council an alternative plan: instead of selling one of his older… Read More

Redhawks collect fourth crown in five years

June 12, 2013 Filled under Headlines, Sports
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The Champlain Valley Union High School girls tennis team celebrates its second consecutive Division I state championship at the Sports & Fitness Edge in South Burlington Friday, June 7. Champions from L-R back row:  Ian deGroot, Head tennis coach Amy deGroot, Maia Bertrand, Paige Watson, Natalie Puma, Evelyn Mitchell, MacKenzie Kingston, Mandy Taheri, Leah Epstein, Caroline Arthaud, and Assistant Coach Matt Smith. Front row: Elyse Killkelley, Kathy Joseph, Andrea Joseph, Claire Stoner, Emily Polhemus, MacKenzie Buckman, and Izzy Angstman. Photo by David Epstein

The Champlain Valley Union High School girls tennis team added another Division I state crown to their collection with a 6-1 win over South Burlington (SB) last Friday night at The Edge in South Burlington. The Redhawks took the first six matches, four were needed for the title, beginning with a dominate performance by No.… Read More

Longtime CY mentoring pairs prepare for graduation

June 5, 2013 Filled under Education, Headlines
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By Lesley Snyder Take it from an eighth-grader: you can never have too many snacks. When asked what she’ll miss most after graduating from Shelburne Community School (SCS), Gabrielle Booth is quick to respond: “Food!” she quips. That’s because every Wednesday for the past three years, Gabrielle and music teacher Diana Burritt have spent an… Read More

Community members enjoy BikeFest

June 5, 2013 Filled under Headlines, Our Town
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Shelburne Community School parent, school board member, and BikeFest volunteer Dave Connery, at left, tunes Shelburne resident Bruce Campbell’s bike during the Third Annual BikeFest Saturday, June 1 in Shelburne.

The Shelburne League of the Traveling Baskets’ Third Annual BikeFest held in front of Town Hall on Saturday, June 1 was incredibly well attended thanks to the return of summer weather. Pleased with their decision to postpone the event because of inclement weather last weekend, organizers Susan Hull Grasso and Graciela Israel-Meyer estimated that 40… Read More

CSSU’s Elaine Pinckney named Vermont Superintendent of the Year

May 29, 2013 Filled under Education, Headlines
Elaine Pinckney, Superintendent for the Chittenden South Supervisory Union (CSSU) has been selected as the 2013 Vermont Superintendent of the Year by the Vermont Superintendents Association.

Elaine Pinckney, Superintendent for the Chittenden South Supervisory Union (CSSU) has been selected as the 2013 Vermont Superintendent of the Year by the Vermont Superintendents Association (VSA).  Pinckney was presented with the Frederick H. Tuttle Superintendent of the Year Award on Thursday, May 23 at the annual meeting of the Association. Superintendent Pinckney was recognized… Read More

Locals claim crown

May 29, 2013 Filled under Headlines, Sports
Top-seeded Shelburne residents Leah Epstein, at left, and Claire Stoner pose with their plaques after winning the girls individual doubles state tournament on Saturday, May 25. Photo by David Epstein

The tennis duo of Champlain Valley Union athletes Claire Stoner and Leah Epstein, both Shelburne residents, claimed the crown in the Vermont high school individual girls tennis state doubles tournament in Berlin on Saturday, May 25. Stoner and Epstein posted wins over two South Burlington teams, including the second seeded pairing of Linley Shaw and… Read More

Rain rain go away

May 29, 2013 Filled under Headlines, Our Town
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The kick-off for the 2013 Shelburne Farmers Market was dampened by day-long showers but, much to the weather man’s chagrin, vendors still camped out and families simply donned raincoats.   Read More

Ben Rameaka: local actor returns to his roots

May 22, 2013 Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Headlines
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By Phyl Newbeck From a pretty early age, Ben Rameaka of Shelburne knew he wanted to perform in some capacity. He saw a neighbor in a local production of “Fiddler on the Roof” and was hooked. During his days at CVU he sang, played in the band, and performed in plays and musicals. Rameaka did… Read More

Shelburne Farmers Market opens Saturday

May 22, 2013 Filled under Headlines, Our Town
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Shelburne Farmers Market will open for its ninth season on Saturday, May 25 on the Parade  in the heart of Shelburne Village. It’s bigger than ever, according to Market Manager Tod Whitaker who is also the President of Shelburne Business & Professional Association which sponsors the popular market. There are 11 new vendors at the… Read More

Funds needed for Shelburne residents

May 22, 2013 Filled under Headlines, Our Town

According to Val Martel, director of the Shelburne Food Shelf, there aren’t enough funds in her account to help the many Shelburne residents who need help this season. Martel is concerned that many Shelburnites will face issues in trying to afford the basics in a tough economy that is further impacted by stagnant wage levels.… Read More

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