Inside this week
- Oops... There was an error in a story on page 12 in the Shelburne News - Jan. 26th, 2012 4:00 pm
The Dessert and Dialogue night about Youth Risk Behaviors scheduled for Monday, Jan. 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. will be held at the Shelburne Community School (not CVU as published) and is specifically for SCS middle school students and parents. For more information about the event please contact Margo Austin at maustin@cssu.org or call 985-3331. - Local website for history buffs - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:35 pm
It's the 50th anniversary of the movie "Lawrence of Arabia" this year, and Sony is planning a re-release of the film on Blu-Ray; meanwhile events in the Middle East continue to stimulatediscussions about the real T.E. Lawrence - his motives, his actions, and his influence on the recent history of Iraq, Jordan, and Palestine. There's a website about the real T.E. produced by three companies right here in Essex, Shelburne, and Huntington. Keystone Productions, Huntington, collaborated with historian Lola van Wagenen - Beth Alpert - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:30 pm
There are many ways that Shelburne News readers may already know long-time Shelburne resident Beth Alpert. Some will recognize her from her days as an afterschool program and substitute teacher; some from her family; gardens; others will know her from her non-medical eldercare business, Help at Hand; yet others through Pandora, her black standard poodle and therapy dog; and hungry readers will know her from her yummy Red Maple Granola at the farmers market and Shelburne Supermarket. Here is a mini synopsis of Beth's life as a native Vermonter and of her one short foray out of state and back. - Survey says "Shelburne Farms" - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:00 pm
You may have noticed in last Thursday's Shelburne News, an invitation to participate in a survey Shelburne Farms is currently doing. This letter is a reminder of the invitation and a further explanation of why we are seeking the opinions of our Shelburne neighbors. - Celebrate winter at WinterFest - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:00 pm
WinterFest at Shelburne Farms is a great way to celebrate the season at Shelburne Farms whether the weather cooperates with lots of snow, or organizers have to get creative with snow-free fun. Whatever the weather, WinterFest is fun with activities and entertainment for every age, from sledding on the hill to cheese sampling and great entertainment. - report from montpelier - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:00 pm
Last year the Legislature proposed a two-year Capital Bill, which was utilizing $153 million of bonded dollars. The two-year process allowed Buildings and General Services to go further with development and implementation of projects and take advantage of lower costs in the construction industry. - CVU 2013 budget cuts tally $366k - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:00 pm
After two and a half months of careful and detailed consideration, with just one nay vote, the CVU School Board voted to approve a proposed budget of $21,425,188 to be presented to voters on Town Meeting Day in March. The lone dissenting vote was cast by a board member as demonstration that she could not support certain of the included budget cuts. - School and town budgets presented at public hearing Monday night - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:00 pm
Austerity was on the minds of both the School Board and Selectboard in developing budgets for 2012-2013. At a public hearing held Monday evening, Jan 23, the results of that austerity were presented. - Hockey tournament raises over 5K for breast cancer - Jan. 25th, 2012 4:00 pm
Middlebury Mystix player, Sally Ober, poses before game time at the 13th annual Face Off against Breast Cancer fundraiser last weekend in Middlebury. The annual event, sponsored by Wind Ridge Publishing, raised over $56,000 for Cancer Patient Support Program's Patient Services and Emergency Fund. - PARKS and REC NEWS - Jan. 25th, 2012 3:00 pm
Little League Softball and Baseball Registration: A registration table for Little League Baseball and Softball will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Shelburne Community School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Baseball Board members will be available to answer questions during the registration. - SCS B team wins tournament - Jan. 25th, 2012 3:00 pm
The Shelburne Community School (SCS) boys basketball B team won the 21st annual CSSU Basketball Tournament at Charlotte Central School Thursday, Jan. 19. After defeating Williston by 11 points in the first game Tuesday afternoon, the team advanced to play Charlotte on Wednesday. - redhawks recap - Jan. 25th, 2012 3:00 pm
Redhawks basketball teams win again Remi Donnelly scored 10 points, made 11 rebounds, and five assists to lead CVU over Burlington 52-33 in basketball action Tuesday night, Jan. 24 in Hinesburg. The 9-0 Redhawks, the only undefeated D-I team, also received productivity from Kaelyn Kohlasch, who had 13 points and four steals, and Elana Bayer-Pacht, who scored 11 points and had nine rebounds. - Cucina Antica: Come for fresh new entrees... stay for dessert - Jan. 25th, 2012 3:00 pm
Saturday evening my husband and I treated our youngest daughter, Emily, to dinner at Cucina Antica before her return to college. While Tim and I greeted a few friendly faces, our waitress welcomed us with baked bread fresh-from-the-oven. Before we dipped even one piece of bread into the balsamic-infused dipping oil, I had one noteworthy suggestion: save room for dessert. - Pre-K Openings - Jan. 25th, 2012 2:00 pm
The Shelburne Community School will be holding a random drawing on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to fill openings for three- and four-year-old children to participate in its inclusive Pre-K classroom for the 2012-2013 school year. - Dialogue about the data from the SCS Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) - Jan. 25th, 2012 2:00 pm
As a parent have you ever wondered, how many kids are engaged in risk taking behaviors such as drinking, smoking, and not wearing a safety belt? - View All News
