Daily Archives: October 10, 2012

New business “Reveals” itself

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By Lettie Stratton Susan Bowen is breaking new ground. Previously employed by a flooring company, a property management and construction company, a ski shop, and more, she’s putting all her business skills to use, switching gears, and opening an electrolysis and laser hair removal business in Shelburne. Bowen’s business, Reveal, is open to customers now… Read More

Rotarians build bridges in Shelburne

Proud bridge builders with Bridge #1, left to right, Carole Obuchowski, Bob Sanders, Dave Rice, Alan Hathaway, Dennis Webster, and Bill Deming. Gary Marcotte’s grandson, Mikey, is in the background.

On Saturday morning, a hardy group of Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club members and members of their families braved rain and mud to help to improve the walking trail in the LaPlatte Nature Park. For four-and-a-half hours, volunteers hauled lumber and built two bridges across low spots on the trail, improving access and safety for walkers.… Read More

Shelburne fall baseball completes season

Shelburne’s 11/12 fall baseball team’s season came to an end with a 10-2 loss to Williston last Saturday, Sept. 29. Shelburne finished a great season with a 4-2 record. Shelburne had strong pitching performances from Hank Caswell and Trevor Mitiguy. The game was played in rainy, cool conditions and a strong effort was put in by all… Read More

Girls try ice hockey for free Oct. 14

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Chittenden South Burlington Youth Hockey (CSB) is offering an open house for girls ages 4-14 who have never played ice hockey. The open house will provide an opportunity for girls to try the sport free of charge on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 2:40-3:40 pm at Cairns Arena in South Burlington. CSB is committed to introducing… Read More

Kate Raszka

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Kate Raszka is one of the top soccer players in Vermont. That’s how Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head girls soccer coach Brad Parker begins to describe his talented center midfielder, “Kate is a joy to coach,” he said. “She is passionate about soccer and the team success both on and off the field. No one… Read More

Shelburne’s Hesslink finishes fourth at first Southeast Medal Finals

The first-ever Southeast Medal Finals took place Sept. 21-23 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Fla. with much fanfare. Shelburne resident Geoffrey Hesslink qualified and finished in an impressive 4th place overall. A field of 27 talented young riders competed at 8 am in the USEF Pessoa Hunt Seat Medal. Following that competition Hesslink… Read More

Monell transitions from CVU to Castleton

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by Ted Ryan Nick Monell is a veteran of startup football programs. When he joined the Champlain Valley Union (CVU) High School team, the Redhawks had attained varsity status two years earlier. Once his CVU days were over, Monell decided to pursue his education at Castleton State College, where the football team was still in… Read More

SCS student wins at VHJA Finals

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Shelburne Community School fifth grader Katherine Lawton won the Hunter Pleasure Pony Championship ribbon and the Hunter Pleasure Finals trophy at the Vermont Hunter Jumper Association Finals in Colchester Oct. 6-7.  Katherine, age 11, began riding at age 4. Her pony’s name is Secrets Out. Her trainer is Mindy Hinsdale at Steeple Ridge Farm in… Read More

Shelburne first grader wins Championship Ribbon

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Seven-year-old Benjamin Lawton of Shelburne won the Champion Ribbon for the Beginner Division and the Beginner Equitation Finals class at the Vermont Hunter Jumper Association’s Finals held at Fox Horn Farm in Charlotte Sept. 22.  A first grader at the Shelburne Community School, Benjamin has been riding for three years. Benjamin rides Secrets Out and… Read More

Redhawks Recap

Junior caption Zach Evans fends off a Colchester player during a game on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Redhawks rack up two more wins In a game on Wednesday, Oct. 3, the CVU boys soccer team shut down the previously undefeated Colchester Lakers with a 4-0 win. Shane Haley scored twice for the Redhawks while Max Brown and Jeremy Richard tallied one apiece. Brandon O’Connell made three saves in goal. In Saturday’s game… Read More

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