Monthly Archives: February 2013
Communication the key at Shelburne candidate meeting
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Headlines, Municipal |
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By Julia Donnini The open candidate’s meeting gathered Bill Smith, Bob Lake, Allison Cranmer, and Antoinette “Toni” Supple together on Friday, Feb. 15 at the Dutch Mill in Shelburne. Each candidate had a chance to briefly explain his or her platform for the Shelburne Selectboard. Supple was the first to have the floor. The current… Read More
Covering the Field – Elspeth Grasso
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Covering the Field, Sports |
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Elspeth Grasso is an integral part of the girls basketball team’s success this year. Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head coach Ute Otely explains why. “Els has provided strong senior leadership as our starting point guard and captain. She is tough as nails and doesn’t shy away from physical play,” she continues. “Els is a steady ball-handler, a quick… Read More
Dine out March 7 to support Shelburne preschoolers
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Education, Headlines |
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By Janet Foutz Here’s an easy way to help local children and enjoy a delicious meal without cooking or washing dishes. Take yourself out to eat at a Shelburne restaurant on Thursday, March 7. On that day, participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of their proceeds to Shelburne Nursery School. “Shelburne Dines Out” is a… Read More
Shelburne OOTM team prepares for state tournament
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Education |
By Carolyn Siccama Since December, a group of SCS second graders has been working tediously toward one goal: to create an original Odyssey Of The Mind (OOTM) performance to solve a primary problem. The problem consists of two sea-exploring characters that encounter three different types of sea life and a humorous captain character. The sea… Read More
Little league softball registration now open!
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Sports |
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America’s past time is alive and well in Shelburne! Shelburne Little League offers multiple softball divisions of play for any girls ages 7-12 from Hinesburg, Shelburne, and Charlotte. Our primary goal is to provide a foundation and introduction to softball that is grounded in fundamentals, fitness, and fun. Registration is now open for the Spring… Read More
Shelburne student receives highest academic honor from Connecticut College
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Education, Headlines |
Catherine “Cassie” Tracy Smith, a senior at Connecticut College, has been named a Winthrop Scholar, the highest academic honor bestowed by the college. Winthrop Scholars are members of the senior class who demonstrate exceptional scholarship and promise. Smith, a 2009 graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School, is the daughter of Matt and Lori Smith… Read More
Shelburne business association sponsors Candidates’ Forum Feb. 26
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Our Town |
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With candidates contesting both of the open seats on Shelburne Selectboard, the community is faced with decisions and searching for information. On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Shelburne Business and Professional Association is hosting a forum for the candidates to explain their positions and answer questions about issues as wide-ranging as paving roads, expanding sewer systems,… Read More
News from the Pierson Library
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Library News, Our Town |
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IndieFlix new streaming video service now available at the Pierson Library! Pierson patrons may now access thousands of independent films, shorts, and documentaries on their computers, Apple and Android tablets, and most mobile devices. Users may search for titles or by genre to find movies that will appeal to them. Each title includes a text… Read More
Report from Montpelier
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Report from Montpelier |
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by Rep. Joan Lenes There are very important, controversial topics that we are facing in Montpelier this Biennium. I appreciate the thoughtful emails and phone calls I receive explaining your points of view. I take these conversations seriously and they certainly play a big part of my decision making when the time comes for me… Read More
Shelburne Selectboard tackles new issues
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
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By Heather McKim It was all new business at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Shelburne Selectboard. The meeting was the first and only meeting of the Board for the month, and it also marked Bob Roesler’s final meeting as a member. In his report, town manager Paul Bohne informed the Board and members of… Read More
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