Monthly Archives: February 2013

Shelburne Wildcats participate in halftime show

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Members of the Shelburne Wildcats 3rd and 4th grade recreation basketball program participated in “Fledgling Redhawk Night” at halftime of the CVU varsity girls basketball game versus Rice. They scrimmaged against players from the Williston recreation department in front of hundreds of spectators and fans. The CVU Junior Varsity members were on hand to assist with… Read More

CVU Nordic skiers represent Vermont in Championships

The following CVU skiers qualified to represent Vermont at the New England Nordic Ski Association’s J2 Championships on March 8-10 in Plymouth, N.H. The J2 Championships are for the top 20 male and female skiers, ages 14-15 from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Forrest Hamilton, Shelburne, 9th grade Cooper Willsey, Hinesburg, 10th grade Charlie… Read More

CVU mini metro team wins championship

Back row from left: Head Coach Tim Cockayne, Briggs Boardman, Alex Bond, Walker Storey, Josh Bliss, Harry Mead, and Asst. Coach Bill Storey. Front row from left: Tommy Carey, George Davis, Marc Hoeppner, Colin Monsey, Elliot Cockayne, Matt Spear, and Asst. Coach Matt Bliss.

  The Champlain Valley Union (CVU) district 7th and 8th grade mini metro basketball A team posted 9 wins and 4 losses during the regular season before entering the championship tournament that began on Feb. 3. CVU won their first tournament game 46-37 against Fair Haven.   On Feb. 10, CVU faced U-32, a team that… Read More

Parks and Rec News

American Red Cross Babysitting Class: A must for all babysitters age 11 and up. This American Red Cross certified class covers growth and development, toy selection, safety issues, and basic first aid. Participants will receive a text book, emergency reference guide, and a CD of useful tools and games to take home. Friday, March 29, 9… Read More

VBT’s Summer Intensive auditions set for March 9

Summer is a great time to dance! Be a part of the most comprehensive summer intensive dance program in the area. Vermont Ballet Theater School’s (VBT) annual 5-week Summer Intensive for ages 10 and up will be held June 24-July 26 at its Essex campus, and its two-week Summer Intensive for 8 and 9 year… Read More

CVU students benefit from health care opportunities

For Champlain Valley Union (CVU) High School students interested in exploring health care careers there are two great opportunities available. CVAHEC Shadow Daymatches sophomores, juniors, and seniors with professionals in a variety of health care careers. Applications are due Wednesday, March 6. CollegeQuestis a six-week residential summer program for juniors interested in a career in… Read More

Two new workshops at Shelburne’s Writers’ Barn

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“What’s Next” with Emily Copeland Have you finished—or almost finished—that novel, memoir, or nonfiction manuscript? Are you uncertain about what to do next? If so, then join Emily Copeland at “What’s Next?” an evening program for writers with a project or manuscript that needs a nudge towards the next best step, whatever that may be.… Read More

Opera broadcast from the Met in Middlebury

 Verdi’s “Rigoletto,”the much talked about new production set in Las Vegas, will be broadcast in HD from the Metropolitan Opera at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 1 pm. Tickets, $24/$10, are available by calling (802) 382-9222, at www.townhalltheater.org, or at the box office Monday-Saturday, noon-5 pm. Read More

James F. Cawley – So. Burlington

James F. Cawley, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at his home in South Burlington.  James (Jim) was born in Somerville, Mass. on March 11, 1931 to James P. and Anna (Conway) Cawley.  He was raised in Brighton and graduated from Boston College High School in 1948. Jim attended Maryknoll Seminary and… Read More

Sue L. Kieny – Bluffton, S.C.

Sue Louise Kieny, 74, of Bluffton, S.C., passed away peacefully in her sleep after a period of declining health, on Feb. 13, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born on April 3, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pa., to James and Agnes Dougherty. On June 20, 1959, she was married to Leonard Kieny in… Read More

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