Category: People of Shelburne

Elsa Bosma

October 17, 2012 Filled under Our Town, People of Shelburne
By Lettie Stratton Elsa Bosma has lived in Shelburne for 10 years and has been busy operating her business, Puddle Jumpers Child Care, for the past six. She first started her business to spend time with her kids: Miles, 10, Emma, 7, and Delaney, 4. From there, things spread and expanded simply by word of mouth. “I love what I do,” Bosma says. Bosma cares for children of all ages. Right now, she has an age range of 3 months to 10 years. Seven kids come during the day and five to six more get dropped off by the bus after school. “I have such a wonderful community,” Bosma says, adding that she has a solid base of “regulars” and has become friends with the parents of many of the kids she cares for. Born in San Antonio, Tex., Bosma moved to Maryland then lived in Germany for six years because her father was a physician in the Air Force. She relocated to Burlington when she was in 7th grade. Now, her brother and parents live in Shelburne and her sister lives in Colchester. Bosma has been married for 11 years to Mark Bosma of Hinesburg, who works for Vermont Emergency Management. The couple lived in Essex before moving to Shelburne following the birth of their first child. “I absolutely love it here,” Bosma says. In 2011, Bosma was chosen as Child Care Provider of the Year by the Building Bright Futures Council of Chittenden County. Between running her business and volunteering in her children’s classrooms at Shelburne Community School, Bosma somehow finds time to be an advocate in the fight against unionizing child care providers. “I’ve learned a lot about politics,” she says. “I’ve stepped outside my comfort zone.” Bosma has been spearheading grassroots efforts in Vermont through Vermonters for the Independence of Child Care Professionals for a year and a half. Bosma said if she had more free time, she might pursue artistic endeavors. At Trinity College, she was a double major in psychology and fine arts. “I miss having a creative outlet,” she added. Bosma is certainly staying busy, though, especially during this time of year. “Shelburne does such a nice job in the fall,” she said. “There’s too much to do! I love seeing the leaf people.” Interests/hobbies: Reading, knitting, and spending time with family. Elsa and her family take their camper to Georgia, Vt. nearly every weekend. Favorite book: “I like fiction. I devour books!” Favorite movie: “The Princess Bride” Favorite food/restaurant: “I love the Bearded Frog and vegetarian food…and anything that’s made for me and that I don’t have to clean up!” Favorite Shelburne haunt: With a 12-week-old black lab puppy named Oliver, Elsa has been spending a lot of time at the dog park lately. Most memorable concert: Seeing U2 in Montreal 11 years ago. What’s on your bucket list? “I’d love to travel cross-country with my kids and educate and immerse them in the cultures of the United States.”

By Lettie Stratton Elsa Bosma has lived in Shelburne for 10 years and has been busy operating her business, Puddle Jumpers Child Care, for the past six. She first started her business to spend time with her kids: Miles, 10, Emma, 7, and Delaney, 4. From there, things spread and expanded simply by word of… Read More

Maris Rose

October 3, 2012 Filled under Our Town, People of Shelburne
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by Lettie Stratton It may be hard to find someone who loves Shelburne more than Maris Rose. Born in East Rochester, N.Y., Rose moved to Shelburne 23 years ago after spending many years traveling and living all around the country working with Boys Town, an organization that helps children in need. Rose lived in a… Read More

Kara Alnasrawi

September 5, 2012 Filled under People of Shelburne
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If you’re in the market for a new and improved wardrobe, Kara Alnasrawi can help you out. The Shelburne native recently opened a clothing store in the heart of downtown Burlington called Liebling, which means “favorite” or “darling” in German. Liebling is located at 198 College Street in the space previously occupied by Downtown Discs.… Read More

Robert Caballero

August 30, 2012 Filled under People of Shelburne
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Robert Caballero may be new to the Shelburne area, but he’s certainly making his mark on the community. As a guitar teacher at Advance Music in Burlington, he helps Vermont musicians hone their skills and discover a deeper passion for the art of music. Born in Hoboken, N. J., Robert grew up in Union City… Read More

Steve Gregory

August 16, 2012 Filled under People of Shelburne
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Steve Gregory was born and raised in Saranac Lake, N.Y. He graduated from Saranac Lake Central High School in 1968, left the area when he was 19 years old, and moved to Vermont. You might recognize him from his business, Stephen C. Gregory and Sons Cremation Services, or from any number of locations around Shelburne… Read More

Shelburne native hits the big screen

August 2, 2012 Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Headlines, People of Shelburne
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by Lettie Stratton Shelburne native Parker Croft has come a long way since performing children’s theatre with the Very Merry Theatre and the Vermont Stage Company. The actor and writer will be bringing his original film “Falling Overnight,” which he co-wrote and stars in, to Merrill’s Roxy Cinema in Burlington on Aug. 10. Croft began… Read More

Karen Archer

July 19, 2012 Filled under People of Shelburne
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Born and raised in Providence, R.I. to Ann Waite and Robert Archer, Karen Archer has been shaping young minds in the Essex Junction/Shelburne area since 1993. She has a younger sister, Kimberly Smith, and three step-siblings: Peter Waite, Tom Waite, and Mary Waite. Karen studied physical education and health education at the University of Vermont… Read More

Alice Lissarrague

May 7, 2012 Filled under People of Shelburne

With Green Up Day on the horizon Alice Lissarrague seemed like the perfect person to learn more about this week as she has agreed to serve as Shelburne’s very own Green Up Day coordinator. Alice grew up in Shelburne and Green Up Day has been a tradition in her family as long as she can… Read More

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