Daily Archives: December 19, 2012
CVU first quarter honor roll Shelburne students
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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High Honors Joseph A. Abel-Palmer J. Matthew Beer Stephanie D. Benoit Sarah E. Caffry Devon K. Cantor Grace Carey Hannah W. Carpenter Oliver P. Choiniere Elijah S. Cory Georgia E. Dixon Stephen K. Donahue Hallie S. Donegan Parker G. Dunn Leah G. Epstein Whittaney Fisher Alden Fletcher Katherine E. Garra Anna B. Georgsdottir Caitlin S.… Read More
Governor’s Institutes expands winter offerings
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) announces its new Winter Weekend to be held at Marlboro College in Brattleboro from Feb. 15-17. At this 48-hour learning extravaganza, young men and women who love the arts will focus on Performing Arts with Blue Man group actor Isaac Eddy, while young women interested in math will collaborate… Read More
Kudos
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Kent School, Kent, Conn. Tyler Barnes, a student in the 5th form (11th-grade) at Kent School was named to the honor roll for the fall term of 2012-2013. Barnes is the child of John and Nancy Barnes of Charlotte. Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. Ian Hollyer of Shelburne has been named to the Dean’s List at… Read More
CVU exchange students celebrate first Christmas in Vermont
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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EF Foundation for Foreign Study Exchange Students attending Essex and Champlain Valley Union High Schools recently gathered in Essex Junction, at the home of Donald and Caroline Messier, to share holiday traditions. Students prepared foods associated with their country and talked about the role and significance their dish would play in celebrations at home. Much… Read More
Last-minute ways to trim your taxes
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Business, Finance |
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By Jason Alderman From now until the New Year is probably when you have the least amount of time to spare on mundane financial bookkeeping tasks. But if you can dedicate a few minutes to review your benefits and tax paperwork, you might be able to shave hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars… Read More
Shelburne resident garners “Lawyer of the Year”
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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Thomas J. Sherrer was recently named the Best Lawyers’ 2013 Vermont Personal Injury Law–Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become internationally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Sherrer was also selected for inclusion in the New England “Super Lawyers” list which recognizes the top… Read More
Shelburne businesses support HomeShare Vermont’s fundraiser
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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HomeShare Vermont is happy to announce that the Country Inns Raffle fundraiser is underway! Twenty-four inns, hotels, and bed and breakfasts around the state, including Shelburne establishments Elliot House Bed & Breakfast and Heart of the Village Inn, have generously donated overnight stays and breakfast for two to benefit the worthy cause. Tickets are $10… Read More
Shelburne resident receives DRM Employee Award
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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Marie B. Whitbeck of Shelburne received Downs Rachlin Martin (DRM) PLLC’s Diane R. Lynch Distinguished Service Award at the law firm’s holiday party in early December. Whitbeck is a legal nurse consultant and paralegal manager in DRM’s Burlington office. “Clients often return to DRM years later just to say hello to her. She’s an exceptional… Read More
Chamber of Commerce members donates over 500 lbs. of food
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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Members of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce participated in a food drive at the Holiday Party at KeyBank last week. Members donated 547 pounds of food to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf which will feed 13 families for a month. Tom Torti, President of the Chamber, commented that “this is what the Chamber… Read More
Redhawks Recap
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Redhawks Recap, Sports |
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Bissonettes lead CVU to first basketball win The Champlain Valley Union boys basketball team opened their season with three straight losses without prolific scorer Brad Bissonette. CVU kicked off the season with a 61-55 loss to Vergennes, a 79-48 loss to Missisquoi, and another 52-44 loss to Vergennes. Back from an illness, Bissonette scored 19… Read More
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