Daily Archives: January 3, 2013
Local Giving Tree project grants students’ wishes
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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Trinity Episcopal Church Giving Tree project coordinator Nancy Suarez had her work cut out for her this season. “As the coordinator of the Christmas giving project for the church, school guidance teachers in Shelburne, Charlotte, Hinesburg, and Williston send me a wish list of students who need gifts for the holidays. Sadly this was a… Read More
Lake Champlain Waldorf High School plans move to Shelburne
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Education, Our Town |
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The Lake Champlain Waldorf High School is moving forward with plans to relocate to the former Morgan Horse Museum on Bostwick Road in Shelburne by 2014. The Lake Champlain Waldorf School (LCWS) Board of Trustees launched, ‘The Time is Now Campaign’ in October and is currently in the “quiet stage” of fundraising to create the… Read More
Celebrate the Arts Jan. 9 at CVU
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Our Town |
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Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg will host its fourth annual Celebrate The Arts Night Wednesday, Jan. 9! From 6-7:30 pm you can enjoy a visual arts show of over 450 pieces created by students currently enrolled in arts courses. Every student from CVU’s intro through advanced studio art will be showing a piece they… Read More
Teddy Bear Co., Shelburne Rescue deliver holiday cheer to young patients
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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By Sheri Duff Sick children at the Vermont Children’s Hospital had a happier holiday thanks to the Vermont Teddy Bear Company and Shelburne Rescue. These two local organizations teamed up to make some Christmas wishes come true for kids spending the holidays in the hospital. “During a marketing brainstorming meeting the team decided to give… Read More
Pomerleau purchases mobile home park
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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Last Monday businessman Tony Pomerleau made plans to start the new year off right for residents of Shelburnewood. As 2012 came to an end Pomerleau purchased the mobile home park and several more acres from property owners Marv and Sue Thomas for over $1.2 million. On Wednesday evening he made it official. “It’s signed, sealed,… Read More
Parks and Rec News
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, Parks and Rec |
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Me & My Guy Valentine Dance: Tickets are now on sale at Shelburne Recreation Office! This event is limited to 200 people so get your tickets early! It will be held in the Shelburne Town Gym on Friday, Feb. 15 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Ticket prices are $20 per couple and $5 per addition person. All girls in… Read More
Readers Write
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
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What this season is all about A work colleague of mine came to Vermont 15 years ago at the age of 19. She was a refugee from Bosnia who spoke no English. She has worked hard going to school, learning English, and our ‘American’ way of life. She is now a wonderful coworker, continues to… Read More
Library News
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Library News, Our Town |
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Did your New Years’s resolutions include giving back to your community? If so, we have an opportunity for you! The Pierson Library is seeking dedicated volunteers who are willing to spend a few hours of their time on a weekly or occasional basis in helping library patrons. No special skills are required. We will provide… Read More
Petitions for town elections due Jan. 28
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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Petitions for local elected offices are due in the Shelburne Town Clerk’s office by 5 pm on Monday, Jan. 28. Prospective candidates must fill out the petition indicating the office that one is running for and then gather 30 signatures of registered voters. Please be sure that voters print legibly so that their names can… Read More
Take me to the river
| January 3, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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Editor’s note: Over the next three weeks Shelburne writer Maria Cimonetti will take readers on a journey through the Grand Canyon. Start the New Year off on this exciting adventure. By Maria Cimonetti Unhurried and seemingly out of place, I wandered through the B Terminal for hours, skirting the crowds of rushing travelers and errant… Read More
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