Monthly Archives: February 2013
Toni Supple has my vote
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
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I am concerned with the occasional lack of transparency regarding some decision making in our town. I have been directly impacted both by the proposed Davis Park athletic center and by the removal (and subsequent re-installment) of the Davis Park streetlights. I feel that these projects have profound impacts of peoples’ lives, but were planned… Read More
Re-elect Bill Smith
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
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Shelburne residents are fortunate that Bill Smith is running for another term on the Shelburne Selectboard. As Chair of the Board for a little over a year, his leadership skills are already well demonstrated; from setting the agenda, to listening to the residents, and moderating complex town issues. Among his strengths as a leader, his banking… Read More
Choose Allison Cranmer
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
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We are writing to show our support for the candidacy of Allison Cranmer for the Selectboard seat being vacated by Bob Roesler. We know Allison as a neighbor, a friend, and a very committed fellow board member with the Shelburne Players. Since getting involved with the theater group she has shown us her organizational skills and her fresh way… Read More
Toni Supple and Bob Lake for Selectboard
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
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Hi, I own Village Wine and Coffee and if you have been in my shop, you know I am certainly opinionated about wines and do my very best to support family run wineries and coffee farms around the globe. Right now there are important issues facing our town that I feel could dramatically affect the… Read More
Vote for Bob Lake
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
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The Selectboard can use the fresh voice, common sense perspective, and practical management experience of candidate Bob Lake. He is quick to grasp a situation, analyze the costs and benefits, talk it over with others, and see possible solutions. Bob Lake is a problem solver with a generous-minded civic sense. Ann L. Hogan, Shelburne Read More
Bill Smith’s Re-election
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
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I am writing in support of Bill Smith’s re-election to the Selectboard. Bill is running for the two year term and deserves your vote. I have served with Bill for the last six years and found him to be considerate, thoughtful, and very reasonable. His approach is a practical one that seeks to resolve issues… Read More
Shelburne School Directors hear about curriculum; prepare for Town Meeting
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Education, Municipal |
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By Gail Callahan The Shelburne School Board spent most of its 83-minute meeting hearing about accomplishments achieved by students and staff, while preparing for its annual presentation at Town Meeting. The five-member panel heard from Shelburne Community School teachers Jessica Toulis, who teaches on Imagine, and Eric Brunvand, a Holden House faculty member, about Social… Read More
SCS student council gives back
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Education |
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by Jack Caswell and Ellery Harkness, SCS eighth graders The student council at Shelburne Community School (SCS) is a group of driven students who have participated in many exciting projects lately. The council is run by Mrs. Halnon, a middle school science teacher, and Claire Deslauriers, the French teacher who also teaches at the middle… Read More
VSAC hosts college planning day for students, parents
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Education |
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High school sophomores, juniors, and parents who want to get a jump on college planning should attend Vermont Student Assistance Corporation’s (VSAC) 12th annual College Pathways program, a free day of workshops on preparing for higher education. In order to accommodate as many families as possible, VSAC hosts College Pathways in three locations on the… Read More
UVM hockey Cats visit Farmstead ice rink
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Sports |
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Members of the UVM mens hockey team, including junior captain H.T. Lenz (#11), Mike Montagna (#7), Jonathan Turk (#8), Ryan Rosental (#12), Anthon DeCenzo (#14) and Robert Polesello (#29) came out to skate with Farmstead families Sunday night, Feb.10. The hockey Cats joined the kids on the ice to demonstrate their skills and play a… Read More
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