By Sheri Duff Although rain was expected, the weather cooperated on Saturday morning, May 4, as Shelburne Little Leaguers marched through the village, celebrating the official start of baseball and softball season. Approximately 400 players, coaches, and parents led by a fire truck from Shelburne Fire Department along with a CVU Redhawk and UVM’s Rally… Read More »
Todd Lavinge of Winooski completed Sunday’s 5K Champlain Classic in 17 minutes and 29 seconds, finishing in first place overall followed by Stowe resident Scott Atkins, who won the Classic last year. Shelburne’s Don Kjelleren finished in third place. The winner of the 15K race was Jason Frank of Burlington with a time of 57:01… Read More »
Shelburne native Katie Edgerton, age 24, completed the Boston Marathon on April 21, raising 107 percent of her fundraising goal for FamilyAid Boston. Edgerton, who currently lives and works in Boston, ran the marathon with a goal of raising $5,000 for the nonprofit, which provides homeless families with shelter, housing, and the services they need… Read More »
By Sheri Duff Clarke Shedd is a committed athlete. Eager to discuss Shedd’s attributes, Champlain Valley Union (CVU) Head Track & Field Coach Eli Enman began, “Clarke is one of the hardest working athletes on the team. He is committed to improving through hard work and practice. Often at the beginning of practice, while other… Read More »
The Big Chill Be a Hero for Epilepsy fundraiser held Sunday, April 27 at Mallett’s Bay in Colchester, was a huge success. Fourteen teams, a total of 125 participants, took a dip in the lake with a water temperature of 39 degrees followed by a barbecue provided by The Dutch Mill Family Restaurant and Catering… Read More »
By Sheri Duff Baseball on winning streak Champlain Valley scored eight runs in the first inning to cruise past South Burlington 15-0 in five innings on Friday at home. During the Strike Out Cancer game rescheduled from Thursday, Sam Mikell went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and Will Potter went 2-for-3 with three RBIs to lead CVU. Deagan… Read More »
Locals are encouraged to participate or come out and support other runners in the 24th annual Champlain Classic race Sunday, May 4 at the Shelburne Town Offices. The day begins with registration, only $20 per person, from 7-8:15am followed by a free 1K Kid’s Race for those 12 and younger at 8:30am from the Town… Read More »
By Sheri Duff Lacrosse team dominates in win CVU’s Matt Palmer and Nevin DiParlo scored three times apiece to lead Champlain Valley over Mount Mansfield 16-2 in high school boys lacrosse Monday in Hinesburg. Kaleb Gobout and Ryan Keelan scored twice each and Steele Dubrul had a goal and two assists. Goalie Owen Hudson secured… Read More »
This Saturday morning, May 3 at 8:45am sharp, Shelburne Little Leaguers will parade through the village and celebrate the official start of baseball and softball season. Players, coaches, parents, and Champ and a few of his buddies (the St. Mikes’ and CVU mascots) will make the annual trek from the village green, led by the… Read More »
By Sheri Duff Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head girls tennis coach Amy deGroot describes Leah Epstein as an exemplary leader. Specifically she says, “Leah’s strong set of values—treating others with respect, putting forth her best effort, and speaking honestly—make her an outstanding leader as co-captain of the varsity team. We all have the highest regard… Read More »