Daily Archives: December 12, 2012

Local artist featured at Shelburne’s Fiddlehead

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Charlotte artist Jane Ann Kantor showcased her art at Fiddlehead Brewery’s Pint Night in Shelburne on Thursday, Dec. 6. Fiddlehead’s pint pours are the brewery’s new Thursday night treat.  Photo by Charles McCurry Read More

Shelburne teacher leaves students a labor of love

On the dedication page of her book, Anne Bingham writes: “’Stars in the Window’ is dedicated to my first through third grade students at the Shelburne Village School from 1972-1993 in the Multi-Age program, and celebrates their discovery of the joys and adventures in reading.”

by Susan Davis Anne Alexander Bingham spent 21 years of her professional life as a teacher at the Shelburne Vermont Village School. She was part of a four-person Multi-Age team that instructed children in kindergarten through third grade and about which she wrote in the book “Exploring the Multi-Age Classroom” that was published in 1995.… Read More

Fuel assistance funds urgently needed for Shelburne residents

According to Val Martel, director of the Shelburne Food Shelf, there won’t be enough funds in her account to keep Shelburne residents in need warm this coming season. “Government cuts to heating assistance programs will hit the poorest of the poor,” Martel lamented. Although Shearer Chevrolet recently donated $3,000 to the Food Shelf’s fuel and… Read More

Sports Illustrated honors Kelly Brush Davisson

Kelly Brush Davisson has been selected as one of 10 Athletes Who Care by Sports Illustrated magazine.  The magazine’s Dec.10 issue, on newsstands now, includes Brush Davisson on a list of athletes singled out for the charitable work they do off the playing field. Brush Davisson, 26, founded the Kelly Brush Foundation in 2006 following… Read More

Sunday school project benefits COTS

As a Sunday school project, children at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shelburne decorated boxes filled with toiletries supplied by members of the parish. The boxes will be donated to the Committee On Temporary Shelter. Read More

Tree hunting

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A Shelburne Boy Scout from Troop 602 assists shoppers choosing the perfect tree to take home. The annual tree sale is sponsored by the local Lions Club and will be open for business until… well, ‘til they run out of trees. Sales have been brisk this week, so don’t procrastinate too long! Read More

Development Review Board hears appeals on two permits

By Carol Casey At its meeting on Dec. 5, the Development Review Board (DRB) heard appeals on two permits issued by Courtney Synowiec, the DRB Administrator.  The first involved a retroactive excavation and fill permit issued to Marcos Llona for work done at his home at 141 Pinehurst Drive.  The appeal was filed by Steve… Read More

CVU’s Toys for Kids drive

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By Mike Fournier and Megan Kloeckner  Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost here. Amidst all the things needed to be done—holiday shopping, cooking, and decorating—it’s important to take time out to help others so they can enjoy the holiday season as well. The Senior Class Council at CVU is hosting a toy… Read More

Safety Spot

Keep clear of the train tracks! About every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. (Let’s not have anyone in Shelburne become a part of this statistic.) It has come to the Shelburne Emergency Services Community attention that fellow community members are not stopping at the railroad tracks on Harbor Road… Read More

Parks and Rec News

Town Facility Reservations Deadline: Gym or activity room reservations for the week of Dec. 24 must be made no later than Friday, Dec. 21 by 4 pm. Reservations will not be taken during the week of Dec. 24.  White Belt Family Karate classes: This program will help you and your child develop self-esteem, focus energy, and develop… Read More

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