Monthly Archives: June 2012
Remember: All Class Shelburne High School Reunion July 6
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
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This is a reminder to all former Shelburne High School (SHS) students and their teachers, grade school classmates, families and friends – the previously announced reunion is on schedule! Admission to the event is free. It will be held on Friday, July 6, from 7 to 11 pm in the McClure Room of Trinity Church… Read More
Bring a smile to a local senior
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Would you be willing to visit a senior woman in the Shelburne area? CVAA is looking for a volunteer to visit this senior about once or twice a month. The schedule is extremely flexible and these visits will make a big difference in her life. If you are interested in this opportunity or for more… Read More
News from the Pierson Library
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Library News |
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Upcoming Library closures The Pierson Library will be closing at 5:30 on Tuesday, July 3. We will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Happy Birthday, USA! Dream Big: Summer programs in the youth area This afternoon, Thursday, June 28 at 1 pm: I can fly twice as high! Paint a… Read More
Shelburne remembered, with Norman J. Marcotte
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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by Laura Andrews Norman J. Marcotte was born in Charlotte and lived on Carpenter Road until he moved to Shelburne in 1951, at which point he started his company, Marcotte Appliance. He went to school on Carpenter Road as well, in the schoolhouse that went through grade eight. There were 12 kids in his class.… Read More
NEWS from PARKS and REC
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Parks and Rec |
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Basketball Camp: Kids will have fun while learning the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis will be on improving skills, teamwork, and basic knowledge of the game. Participants will receive a camp t-shirt. Directed by TJ Sawyer, this camp will be held July 9-13 from 8:30 am-12 pm for kids ages 7-9 and 1-4:30… Read More
Local students win certificates of merit
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Nichole Caisse, math teacher at Mater Christi School, received word that three of her students were awarded certificates of merit for the posters they made for the 2012 University of Vermont Mathematics Awareness Week Poster Contest. These students are fifth graders Isabelle Tousignant, Patrick Tousignant, both of Shelburne, and Davis Lavoie of Burlington. Karla Karstens… Read More
Shelburne students awarded SMC Book Award for leadership in volunteer service, academic achievement
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Rachel Healey, a student at Rice Memorial High School, and Champlain Valley Union student Dana Kaufman, both of Shelburne, were awarded the 2012 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience. The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in volunteer service and academic achievement. Award recipients, named at… Read More
Programs offer opportunity for teens to experience nature
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Nature has the potential to stimulate curiosity, spark imagination and a taste for adventure, open up new avenues for discovery, and also create a connection to the spirit and self. Two programs for teens will provide opportunities for a venture into the natural world to find many of these life-changing experiences. Mindfulness Connections, presented by… Read More
Hollyer’s ultimate goal: to be of service
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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by Lin Stone Shelburne resident Ian Hollyer is in his senior year at Carleton College in Minnesota, but before starting his final undergraduate year this fall, he will make a summer detour on July 7. Hollyer will head to Kathmandu, Nepal to volunteer in Helping Hands Community Hospital as part of a service internship for… Read More
“Brewing Change,” great coffee, Food 4 Farmers
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Education |
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Last Saturday morning there was an extraordinarily good buzz at Maglianero café on Burlington’s Maple Street as “Brewing Change” authors, Rick Peyser and Bill Mares, and Mane Alves of Vermont Artisan Tea and Coffee, joined forces with their host in support of the non-profit organization Food 4 Farmers. Far right: co-author Bill Mares in baseball… Read More
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