Daily Archives: September 12, 2012

Artist’s work brings nature’s details indoors at FS Gallery

Spring Rush, image 20”x13,” fabric collage

Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery will host an exhibit titled “Outside Influences” by Vermont artist Dianne Shullenberger from Sept. 21-Oct. 23 at its Shelburne gallery. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 21 from 6-8 pm. Shullenberger works in two distinctive mediums that both uniquely convey the intricate details found in natural objects and the… Read More

Shelburne Community School welcomes new teachers

From left: new Shelburne Community School teachers Kristin Bamberger, Katie Stansfield, and Patrick Smith.

by Tricia Kennedy Shelburne Community School will see many new faces this year and not just those of the incoming kindergartners. This August, the school welcomed new staff members including six teachers new to Shelburne Community School (SCS). Shelburne News had the privilege of speaking with three of the new hires last week. Katie Stansfield… Read More

Creativity needed for Green Up Vermont annual contests

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It’s time to get those creative juices flowing for the annual Green Up Vermont contests. Any student K-12 is encouraged to submit one entry each for both of Green Up Vermont’s annual poster and writing projects. Entries must be received by Jan. 31, 2013. One poster design is selected as the official 2013 Green Up… Read More

Christ the King students begin school year

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Christ the King students from L-R: Kailey Grabowski, Catherine Viner of Shelburne, Claire Vincent, and Anna Marsella begin the new school year in style. Read More

CVU X-C girls win Essex Invitational again; Boys place fourth

Taylor Spillane led the Redhawks to a ninth straight cross country win at the Essex Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 8.

The Lady Redhawks not only won their ninth consecutive Essex Invitational, but last Saturday’s effort could be considered their best for this meet. Senior Taylor Spillane placed first with a time of 18:54.8. On her heels were teammates Autumn Eastman (19:07.9) and Julienne Devita (20:06) who completed a 1-2-3 finish for the defending New England… Read More

CVU’s DeBrul “Steeles” the show for the win

by Kathy Williams Redhawk quarterback Steele DeBrul rushed for over 300 yards and led Champlain Valley Union (CVU) to a 28-7 win over the Colonels Friday night in Brattleboro. The Division I match-up under the lights didn’t start with a dominate CVU team. Four minutes into the first quarter Colonels’ corner back Tyler Higley intercepted… Read More

Hannah Carpenter

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Hannah Carpenter is motivated. Sidelined for the majority of her junior field hockey season due to injury, she is ready to return to form. Carpenter played in four games last year—total. “Hannah is looking to gain more experience in Varsity game play,” commented Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head field hockey coach Kate McDonald. Born on… Read More

Thai Catering lands in Shelburne

Kae Alexander, the woman behind the delicious food at Thai Catering of Vermont, poses with her husband, Bill. Photo by Lettie Stratton

by Lettie Stratton Before Kae Alexander arrived in Shelburne, you’d be hard pressed to find authentic Thai food in the area. There’s plenty of Thai food that caters to the American palate, but as far as the “real thing” goes, many would agree that Vermont is lacking. Kae explained that some restaurants go without using… Read More

Shelburne Vineyard delivers donation to Farmers’ Disaster Relief Fund

Ken Albert of Shelburne Vineyard, wearing his In Spite of Irene t-shirt, delivers a donation from sales of their “In Spite of Irene” red wine to Ryan Torres of the Vermont Community Foundation’s Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund on Wednesday, Aug. 29.

When Tropical Storm Irene hit Vermont last August, Shelburne Vineyard was spared the devastation experienced by farmers in other parts of the state.  However, in the aftermath of the storm, the rains that followed and the subsequent rains from Hurricane Lee played havoc with the upcoming harvest. Specifically, some of the red grapes absorbed the water… Read More

Van Jones to inspire, entertain, at VNRC’s 50th anniversary

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Acclaimed author and social and environmental activist Van Jones will join Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) at its 50th anniversary celebration as keynote speaker Sept. 22 at Shelburne Farms. Jones is president and co-founder of Rebuild the Dream, a platform for bottom-up, people-powered innovations to help fix the U.S. economy. He has a 20-year track… Read More

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