Monthly Archives: November 2012
Bottle drive benefits CVU trips
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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By Megan Kloeckner This April, 22 CVU students from Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George, and Williston will be traveling to England, Ireland, and Wales. The guided trip will last nine days. Some of its highlights include visiting Blarney Castle to kiss its famous stone, meeting a traditional Irish sheep farmer, experiencing the “darker” side of… Read More
Rotarians complete community service project
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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By Sheri Duff Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary Club and work party organizer Michael Clapp is at it again. This time he assembled a 9-person construction crew of Rotarians to complete a community service project for the Charlotte Central School (CCS). After a suggestion from composting and recycling guru Abby Foulk of Charlotte, Clapp contacted third and fourth… Read More
Winter parking ban reminder
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
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The winter season is fast approaching. Bernie Gagnon, Public Works Director, would like to take this opportunity to remind all Shelburne residents of the Winter Parking Ban. As defined in Shelburne’s Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Ordinance, the ban is effective from Dec.1 to April 1. There is no parking on town streets between the… Read More
Lyons thanks voters for re-election
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
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Thank you for reelecting me to represent Shelburne in the VT Senate. Your support for my work is greatly appreciated. I will continue to work on your behalf during the upcoming session. I look forward to representing Chittenden County residents over the next two years. Please contact me with your ideas or concerns. I will… Read More
News from the Pierson Library
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Library News |
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Don’t forget: Pierson Library will be closed in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday for two days: Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. We will resume normal hours on Saturday Nov. 24. The Staff and Trustees of the Pierson Library would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Upcoming programs in the Pierson… Read More
SCS student published in national magazine
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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The December 2012 issue of Highlights magazine has published a creative submission entitled “Frumpbells” by 10-year-old Flynn Hall in the “Your Musical Instruments” section. Flynn, the child of Jim Hall and Annie Spencer, is a 5th grader at Shelburne Community School. She enjoys horseback riding, hockey, lacrosse, drawing, reading, playing the trumpet, and hanging out… Read More
Shelburne resident named Milton HS Teacher of the Year
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Deborah J. Rampulla was honored as the 32nd Annual Teacher of the Year for Milton High School at an awards ceremony at Ira Allen Chapel on the University of Vermont campus Oct. 17. Rampulla, a special educator at Milton High School since 2000, was selected from 70 of her peers. Rampulla is a talented advocate… Read More
School Board addresses summer school program
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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By Gail Callahan During a relatively short—71 minutes—School Board meeting on Nov. 14 the town Community School Board Directors discussed the summer school program, budget planning, and the approval of an audit report. The meeting started with a presentation by Shelburne Community School (SCS) staffers Sue Schaefer and Laura Davenport about the effectiveness of the… Read More
Help your child overcome picky eating
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Toddlers often utter the phrase “I don’t like it,” when the subject of food arises. Although it is normal for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old to resist eating new foods, this is a natural part of a child’s development. Once parents learn this little-known fact it will help them relax around… Read More
Turf field issue draws crowd at CVU Board Meeting
| November 27, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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By Rachel Carter The CVU auditorium corridor bustled Thursday evening, Nov.14, as Chair David Rath, called to order the Board of School Directors. Student athletes, coaches, and parents filed into the music room in support of the turf field presentation, the leading agenda item. Audience communications preceded presentations and concerned parent, Mary Roberts of Williston,… Read More
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