Daily Archives: October 17, 2012
News from the Pierson Library
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Library News, Our Town |
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Upcoming library program – Ghosts in Your Attic: Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm at the Charlotte Senior Center to hear spooky stories guaranteed to send chills up and down your spine. In another program co-sponsored with the Charlotte Library and the Charlotte 250th Committee, we are thrilled to present Vermont author… Read More
VNA announces flu clinic in Charlotte
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) announces their 2012 series of seasonal flu vaccination clinics, including a community clinic at the Charlotte Senior Center on Oct. 24from 1 to 3 pm. VNA flu clinics are offered for adults ages 18 and older and will be held at convenient locations throughout… Read More
Shelburne workshop promotes energy efficiency Oct. 24
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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The Shelburne Energy Committee will host a Button Up Vermont workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm at the Shelburne Town Offices. The workshop is designed to help Vermonters understand how to improve energy efficiency in their homes and save money. The free workshop includes an overview of the reasons why building efficiency is… Read More
Candidates Q & A
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
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What do you believe is the most important issue facing Shelburnites in the upcoming election? Kate Webb In the broadest sense, the most important issue is quality of life and what the election will do to make things better or worse based on our individual and community sense of values. Some of us will be… Read More
Former ABC News Commentator Barrie Dunsmore speaks at VCS
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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On Wednesday, Oct. 10 the Vermont Commons School in South Burlington welcomed retired ABC news commentator Barrie Dunsmore of Charlotte as a featured guest speaker. He spoke to the students about his storied career as a foreign correspondent and took their questions about the recent unrest at U.S. Embassies due to the anti-Islamic film produced… Read More
The Rancing Revolution kicks-off anti-bullying event Oct. 20
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Join the Revolution at 11 am at the top of Church Street In support of National Anti-Bullying Month, Facebook and social media sites have been abuzz with messages opposing bullying. Vermont’s newest non-profit organization, founded by Shelburne resident Corey Richardson, is well poised to join the conversation. Introducing the energetic activity of Rancing (a combination… Read More
SCS Hands on Nature
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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By Caitlin Waddick Spiders, beavers, muskrats, and more! Hands-on Nature (HON) is back in the K-3 classrooms at Shelburne Community School to teach natural science using playful and fun activities. Once a month, parent volunteers attend training from the Four Winds Nature Institute and then enter the classrooms for hands-on science in direct support of… Read More
Newberry Cup winners announced
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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A total of 22 teams, four at the intermediate level, eight teams at the junior level, and 10 at the Mites level, participated in the annual Newberry Cup on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Shelburne. Intermediate level winners were the Red Stingers coached by Jay Pricer and Rob Achilles. Red Stingers players were Aiden Achilles, James… Read More
Trinity Church Reverend helps win Cranmer’s Cup
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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In a hard fought battle, contested bi-annually, the USA and Canada team (USA&C) of 15 priests and bishops bested the clergy team of Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) by a final score of 23 to 17 on July 31. The tournament is loosely based on the Ryder Cup played by golf professionals. The venue for… Read More
Shelburne coach has magic touch at CCS
| October 17, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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By Rowan Beck Shelburne resident Dave Parmelee, better known as “Coach Parm,” appears to have the magic touch with the Charlotte Central School’s cross country team. He has been able to unify the group of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and boys and teach them that running is more than just winning. It’s about… Read More
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