Daily Archives: January 16, 2013
CVU cheerleader performed in London’s New Year’s Day Parade
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Sports |
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For the first time in the history of Champlain Valley Union High School, senior All American Cheerleader Sarah Gerry, was among over 1,500 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the U.S. who performed in the world famous London New Year’s Day Parade. The individuals invited to perform in the parade qualified for the trip… Read More
Melinda Haselton
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, People of Shelburne |
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Raised in Long Island, Ny., Melinda Haselton was fourth of five children. After attending a Waldorf school in the area, she went on to Drew University to study World Religions. It was here that she fostered a love for eastern religions. She spent a semester of junior year in Nepal and quickly fell for the… Read More
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. leads UVM’s celebration of MLK
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Headlines |
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The University of Vermont will launch a series of events to honor the life of King. The highlight will be a keynote speech by renowned Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 4 pm to 5:30 pm in Ira Allen Chapel. The event is free but tickets must be picked up Friday, Jan.… Read More
Shelburne’s young musicians perform with rising opera stars Jan. 20
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Six students from Shelburne will perform in the Vermont Youth Orchestra’s Opera Extravaganza, featuring two of opera’s most sought-after rising stars. Internationally-acclaimed soprano Latonia Moore and tenor Jesus Garcia will join the VYO, the VYO Chorus, and the Vermont Youth Concert Chorale for a 3 pm concert on Jan. 20 at the Flynn Center for… Read More
SCS students create winter wonderland for Sandy Hook
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Education, Headlines |
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By Sheri Duff Days before winter break an email arrived from a Connecticut Parent Teacher Student Association member with a request. The email said, “Please encourage students and families to create a winter wonderland for Sandy Hook students by participating in a project called ‘Snowflakes for Sandy Hook.’” The appeal continued, “We need snowflakes to decorate… Read More
PTO hosts International Potluck Dinner Jan. 18
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
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The Shelburne Community School PTO will hold its annual International Potluck Dinner from 6-7:30 pm on Friday, Jan. 18 in the SCS cafeteria. This is a popular (and free!) community event, in which children can taste flavors from around the world and adults can interact with other Shelburne community members. As always, there will be… Read More
The Session Begins
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, Report from Montpelier |
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By Kate Webb The start of the 2013-14 legislative sessions began quietly with limited pomp and circumstance. In place of the expensive governor’s inaugural ball, the State House opened modestly to visitors to travel the halls, admire the recent renovations, and partake in conversation, Vermont cheeses, and desserts. On Wednesday, House Speaker Shap Smith challenged… Read More
You can leave your hat on
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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By Maria Cimonetti “You’re taking your boats down that?” the incredulous hiker asked as we scrambled across a jumbled mess of gravel and boulders, the debris from a late summer flash flood. Having a much different experience than our 16-person team of seven rafts and three kayaks, the lone hiker shook his head in disbelief,… Read More
Shelburne Rescue offers special CPR class
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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Shelburne Rescue CPR instructor, Julia Jacques facing camera, instructs students on CPR for infants. In recognition of National Heart Month, Shelburne Rescue will offer a special CPR class for the public on Wednesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 6:30 pm. The class is free but space is limited. Persons wishing to enroll should call the Rescue… Read More
Town Meeting is March 4 and 5, 2013
| January 16, 2013 | Filled under Our Town |
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Nomination forms for town office may be obtained from the Town Clerk Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Candidate petitions must be filed by Monday, Jan 28 at 5 pm with at least 30 signatures. Open town positions are as follows. Town Moderator (one-year term) School Moderator (one-year term) Selectboard (two-year term) Selectboard (three-year term)… Read More
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