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Essex Jct. native wins international illustration award

By COLIN FLANDERS Perhaps it’s a Roman gladiator in the clutches of a tiger, or a steampunk cop on break from fighting crime. Or maybe it’s sunlight pouring through vine-covered trees during a quiet moment between a ranger and a woodland fox.

The scenes run the gamut of imagination and share little beyond their award-winning creator, Alexander Gustafson, and his hope to bring a few minutes of wonder back into the world.

Snow-dependent businesses diversify to make ends meet PHOTO BY AMANDA BROOKS

Aaron smith, owner of essexbased s&d landscaping, plows the Maplefields parking lot in essex Jct. during a small snowstorm last week. He says he has to operate his business on contract in order to stay afloat during periods of low snowfall.

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espite a pre-Thanksgiving snowfall, warmer temperatures and dry weather has slowed the prospect of a snowy winter. While this may ease driving headaches and heating bills, local businesses that depend on the white flakes falling from the sky have to deal with the effects of the variable winter.

Sharp Park in Milton, which offers snow tubing in the winter months, is one of those businesses affected by the lack of snow. Owner Rick Sharp said the business can be extremely irregular since it relies completely on natural snowfall.

“In order for our property to work, it has to be below freezing, we have to have 5 to 6 inches of snow. The more the better, and it has to be a school break,” he said. “If you’re missing any of those elements, it doesn’t work.”

While the early November snowstorm produced great snow for the park to open, Sharp said he didn’t get much business and only made a few hundred dollars a day. If the same snow had See SNOW, page 3

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AlexAnder GustAfson “A lot of adults forget that it’s totally OK to bring the inner kid along for the ride,” said Gustafson, an Essex Jct. native and fantasy illustrator who was recently named a quarterly winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Award, a 35-year-old contest that recognizes some of the world’s best illustrators and writers.

Coined an Illustrator of the Future, Gustafson is among two-dozen writers and illustrators in the running for a grand prize of $5,000. He will travel this spring to Hollywood for a weeklong professional convention and will appear in See ILLUSTRATOR, page 2

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Backstage Pub, landlord head to trial over lease

Town denies Colchester’s Tech Rescue ask

By AMANDA BROOKS

A lawsuit heading to trial next week centers on a lease dispute between the owner of Backstage Pub and his landlords at the Pearl Street Shopping Center.

The plaintiff, Pearl Street Partners LLC, accuses Vincent Dober Sr. of failing to maintain required insurance coverage for three years and says he failed to fix the issue within the 15 days allowed under the lease. Dober refutes the allegation and in a counterclaim says the landlords violated the lease by forcing him to pay nearly $15,000 in repairs to the building.

The landlords are represented by attorney Renee Mobbs of Sheehey, Furlong & Behm. She could not be reached for comment, but in court filings denied Dober’s allegations.

Despite a request to provide funding, the town of Essex won’t allocate any fiscal year 2020 dollars to the specialized emergency agency that serves the town, municipal manager Evan Teich confirmed last week.

The town of Colchester had asked Essex for $10,000 to support its technical rescue squad, which performed 11 emergency calls in Essex borders over the last five fiscal years, or about 15 percent of its total calls. But a staff budget proposal excluded the request because town officials say they don’t want to set a precedent for paying for mutual aid.

Teich explained Essex currently exchanges services and resources with other surrounding towns in lieu of actual payment for mutual aid. He said Essex does the same for other towns, including lending the police department’s newly acquired K9 and police officer.

“If another community has a lost person, we send the

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ILLUSTRATOR from page 1 the annual L. Ron Hubbard anthology.

The award also solidifies Gustafson’s place in the illustrating world: The 340-plus past winners of the illustrating contest have produced over 6,000 illustrations and 360 comic books and contributed art to more than 100 movies and television shows.

“A bunch of artists that I look up to got their start doing it,” Gustafson said of the contest. “It’s just humbling anytime your work is recognized because there’s just so many talented people out there.”

Gustafson jokes that his own origin story is like that of most great heroes: “I fell into a big vat of nuclear goo.” In reality, his journey began filling pages of a sketchbook as a kid – a habit he continues to this day – and continuing to dedicate himself to learning the ins-and-outs of the craft.

By his telling, life as a fantasy illustrator requires more than just being artistically talented. “You have to study culture and fashion,” he said.

“Anatomy, for both animals and people. Armor, and how to render things in correct lighting.”

Often it requires drawing inspiration from life: The best way to ensure a make-believe creature appears believable is to base it off reality. Does your dragon have feathers? Study birds. Is it covered in scales?

Look to lizards. And even after all that attention to detail,

ILLUSTRATION BY ALEXANDER GUSTAFSON

An image by Essex Jct. native Alexander Gustafson, pictured above, is based on the Dungeons and Dragons Ranger Class and focuses on a quiet moment between the ranger and a woodland fox. it’s vital to get the lighting just right, he said.

All Gustafson’s work is created on a computer using a large, pressure-sensitive screen and a stylus – like digital painting. “You just don’t

have to wait for the paint to dry,” he said.

Gustafson said most of his commissions come with a twoto three-week deadline. He usually spends the first day thinking of the project and then does

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some quick sketches to send to the client. If they have the budget, he hires a model and takes photographs so he can see how the light falls on the subject, or he builds his own clay maquettes.

“No matter how much you paint, making it up from scratch is never going to be as informed as having that good reference,” he said. “It’s all information gathering so you can produce the best piece possible.”

After exhausting art class offerings at Essex High School, Gustafson earned his bachelor’s from the University of Mass., Dartmouth and his master’s in fine arts from the Savannah College of Art. Graduating from there in 2008, a notably poor year for fresh grads to find a new job, he bounced around part-time jobs, and now shares time between commissioned works and his own personal projects, including a new book, while looking for a full-time job that will allow him to put his skills to use.

“Full-time jobs are kind of like the unicorns,” he said.

“It’s really difficult to find them, and it’s all based on experience, which is the name of the game. That’s what all this is about: Me trying to get more experience, fill the résuméf with clients and see where I can take the career.”

The award comes during a transitional period in Gustafson’s life after moving back home from Seattle to plot out his next move.

He suspects he will need to move out of state to find a full-time job in his field, perhaps back to the west coast or somewhere in New York City.

He still dreams of working for a company like DreamWorks Animation or “something Star Wars-y” but says his ideal job is one at which he can push his skills, learn from others and obtain some financial security.

For now, he’ll continue taking commissions and furthering his personal works, with a goal of one day headlining a show at some art gallery in Vermont.

“I’m just trying to figure out my path,” he said.

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Nicholas DeGraaf of S&D Landscaping plows the parking lot of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church last week. This is his second year in the plowing business, and works part time to supplement his dairy farming income.

SNOW from page 1 had fallen between Christmas and New Year’s Day, he said he would have made between $1,000 and $1,500 a day.

“We lost thousands of dollars, and that hurts a lot,” he said.

Of course, Sharp said, running a business that depends on the weather means he has to diversify his income streams in order to stay in business. Sharp Park offers Segway tours, paragliding, Christmas tree sales and even weddings in its new barn venue to supplement his snow tubing income.

“We could subdivide [our property] into 10 lots, sell them off … and take the $2 million and scoot down to the Bahamas or something,” he said.

“But that’s not what we want to do. We want to preserve our property for recreation.”

Sharp added that snow tubing usually makes up about 20 percent of his income, but this year, he said, it’s looking more like 10 percent.

“There’s a reward to all this and that is, yes, you get one lousy year for snow tubing, but other activities take its place in the meantime,” he

said. “If we can get enough of those things going … then we can keep it open for park space.”

S&D Landscaping in Essex also understands the benefits of diversifying revenue streams to stay afloat, focusing on landscaping in the warmer months and snow plowing driveways and parking lots in the winter.

Owner Aaron Smith said his plowing business also has to work on a contract basis in order to guarantee income to stay in business.

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ed by the consortium of towns it serves, which pay their fair share for expenses not covered by the state grant that funds the program. He added the community social workers from the Howard Center shared by several surrounding towns work the same way.

“We have all worked together to pay for those services, and we pay a proportionate share,” he said.

Essex was the only town Colchester approached with a funding request, Teich said, despite other communities in the region benefiting from the service.

When towns start offering regional services, it’s difficult to nail down who should pay, Urbanik said.

“Next year there may be a different approach where we look at a wider region,” he said. “We would like to keep the equipment relatively new

and in great shape, and that means a significant investment in this area and see how that would work.”

Urbanik clarified that the town will “remain committed to Colchester technical rescue” and replace gear and equipment as needed. However, he said there is no current solution for the unfunded management time, and Mike Cannon will continue to run the program without pay until a solution can be worked out.

Urbanik added there are no hard feelings between the two towns, and he hopes they can work in the future to figure out better solutions to managing regional services.

“Sooner or later, it’s going to be too big of a burden for one town to carry on, and how do we solve that?” Urbanik asked.

“If nothing else, it’s a conversation starter.”

RESCUE from page 1 officer and the dog, we don’t ask them for funding; it’s just something we do,” he said.

“And other communities have other assets, so that’s mainly the reason why our board said not at this time.”

Colchester deputy town manager Geoffrey Urbanik said Colchester Technical Rescue has about $40,000 in unfunded equipment repairs and replacements as well as salary considerations. The program has about $1 million in capital assets that will also eventually need replacing, he added. He said the town felt it was time to ask Essex to support the technical rescue program because Colchester contributes $20,000 annually to Essex’s Community Justice Center, along with Milton.

Teich, however, said it’s a little different because Colchester is not the only town contributing: The CJC is fund-

like you might treat a fire department or an ambulance,” he explained. “We hope that our people understand that they’re paying to never see us, because it’s not so much about doing the work, it’s about being ready to do the work, and that is the expense.”

Smith also owns a snow removal company in Boston, where he says the money is better despite only half the

amount of snow falling there than here in Vermont. He says the difference is business owners there understand the value of having plowed parking spaces in front of stores to attract business.

“Here, we have sort of a laissez-faire attitude about it,” he explained. “We’re more tolerant of a lower level of service. Very unusual, but that’s the reality.”

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PHOTOS BY COLIN FLANDERS

Vincent Dober, Sr., owner of Backstage Pub in Essex Jct., is heading to trial next week with his landlords at the Post Office Shopping Center for a dispute over his lease.

The lawsuit is Dober’s lastest challenge after several sanctions last year, which resulted in the pub’s liquor license being suspended for more than a week in total. At right, he’s pictured during a selectboard meeting last spring.

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from page 1 The landlords say Dober failed to provide proof of insurance between 2015 and 2018, and when he eventually shared insurance certificates, the information was well beyond the grace periods outlined in the lease.

The plaintiffs terminated their contract with Dober in July and asked him to vacate the premises within two weeks.

He refused to leave, and when contacted by the landlord, negotiated an agreement that would allow him to stay in the building while he tried to sell the business, according to court filings.

Later that month, the landlords offered Dober a new short-term lease. He rejected it, and a week later his landlords

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demanded that he leave. The bar remains in business.

The landlords will ask a judge next week to rule that Dober must vacate the premises because his lease was appropriately terminated. They’ve also requested attorneys’ fees and all other financial amounts due under the lease.

Dober, meanwhile, is asking for costs associated with the landlords’ alleged breach of contract and the “unjust enrichment” of his landlords from repairs he paid for himself: $12,000 for repairs to the building’s plumbing and more than $2,000 for a new fire exit.

Dober and Backstage Pub came under scrutiny last year after state investigators said he was drinking on duty there and failed to fully disclose his criminal record on his license renewal.

Court records show the

landlords first alerted Dober of his inadequate insurance coverage May 1 – a week after The Reporter published a story detailing the state liquor control had issued a three-day license suspension as punishment for Dober being found intoxicated while working at the bar.

Problems continued to mount for Dober over the next several weeks. He faced another complaint from a separate incident alleging he was impaired on the job, and the liquor control board obtained evidence showing he pleaded guilty in New York in 2017 to misdemeanor charges of criminally possessing a weapon and unlawfully possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device, state records showed.

The records also noted there also was a civil finding against Dober for driving while his ability was impaired by alcohol.

Because of the subsequent offense, the liquor board revoked the pub’s liquor license for a week and handed down tight restrictions: Dober is prohibited from drinking or being under the influence of alcohol or any substance while on the premises, the board ruled.

Norman Blais, an attorney who represented Dober at the liquor hearings, is also representing him in the lawsuit.

Blais said his client has tried to resolve the issue prior to next week’s trial but has been unable to do so.

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The town of Essex and village of Essex Jct. led more than a dozen other Vermont communities in the annual Button Up campaign, with nearly 100 residents signing up for a free home weatherization walkthrough.

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By COLIN FLANDERS e t Essex and Essex Jct. led more than 30 sVermont communities in Efficiency Vermont’s -Button Up campaign this fall with nearly 100

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locals taking a first step toward weatherizing ttheir homes.

Ninety-three residents signed up for a free evisit from a contractor since the Essex Energy nCommittee joined the Button Up Campaign in -October – a month after it had already began – gnearly doubling up on the second-place commulnity. e Button Up Vermont began as a parade in

Newport in the early 1980s and was revived yabout 10 years ago in response to a spike in eheating prices, according to Rebecca Foster, -Efficiency Vermont’s executive director who .outlined the campaign in an op-ed distributed oto media outlets last month. Foster said Buttton Up reached more Vermonters this year and -every before: More than 600 people downloaded

do-it-yourself project forms since October, and more than 500 Vermonters completed home energy projects with contractors. She expected that number to reach 700 by the new year.

Will Dodge, chairman of the Essex Energy Committee, noted weatherization has been identified as a major priority in Vermont’s goal to source 90 percent renewable energy by 2050.

That plan targets a goal of insulating and air sealing 80,000 homes by 2020.

“What this effort underscores for me is just how difficult getting people to do weatherization really is, and how much time and human energy it takes,” Dodge said.

The energy committee was required to host at least two community engagement activities and distribute a free LED lightbulb to residents and property owners, who needed to commit to undertake at least one new energy-efficient action in their homes. Residents could record their progress on the Community Energy Dashboard, which tracks Vermont communities and individuals.

Button Up Vermont’s website shows dozens of winter preparation explainers, such as ways to weatherize homes and ensure hot water efficiency. It also includes a long list of DIY projects, from turning down the thermostat to air sealing an attic — with demonstrational videos, too.

Dodge credited three outreach efforts over the course of one week in November. First, committee members hit the pavement with a list of some of Essex’s oldest homes, talking with residents or leaving personalized fliers

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on their doors. The next day, members hosted a table at the Essex Middle School polls, nearly running out of fliers in the process, and later that week, held an informational session at Founders Memorial. The efforts seem to have paid off.

“It’s extremely gratifying,” Dodge said. “It proves not only the commitment of my energy committee members but also that when you find the right time to make an ask of people, like during an election, you really can see some positive results.”

The committee still has work to do.

Dodge said its job now is following up with everyone who requested the walkthrough to encourage them to continue by hiring a contractor to quote some of the necessary work. Dodge noted those who commit to doing some of the projects before Earth Day, April 22, can receive some incentives from Efficiency Vermont.

Dodge said the process has shown him the state needs to offer more financial incentives, like tax rebates or a direct subsidy, because there’s clear enthusiasm among Vermonters to try and address weatherization and the benefits it can provide to the state’s energy saving goals.

“But when it comes time to actually pay the bill, if the state doesn’t kick in more funds, it’s hard to know whether those free contractor visits are really going to pay off,” he said.

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Youth on

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By DAVID VOEGELE Executive Director of Essex CHIPS A few days ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Carrie Egan, a 17-yearold with a bit different background than the other youth who have been profiled in this column. Although all of the teens interviewed thus far are unique youth with different interests, skills, and accomplishments, Carrie is the only one who is homeschooled. Of course, her homeschooling experience was the first question on my mind. She responded, “I’ve been homeschooled pretty much my entire life! I went to preschool and part of first grade at traditional schools, but it really wasn’t a good fit for me. I’ve been homeschooled ever since, and I’ve loved it!”

Folks often question how a youth can gain the socialization experiences they need when they are homeschooled. I know this because many (and I mean many) years ago I flirted

with the idea of homeschooling my children. The circumstances were not right, however, so I did not. This question about engaging with other youth was certainly on my mind for Carrie.

She said “I’m a Girl Scout and I volunteer in the Brownell’s tech services department and Teen Advisory Board… I feel like the community provides good support for youth by offering programs and opportunities for young people with diverse interests and abilities.

It enables people to feel included and helps to foster learning of all sorts.” It is clear to me that Carrie has a healthy involvement with youth of her own age, despite not being in a traditional school setting.

An additional fact about Carrie that intrigued me was her role on the Board of Trustees for Brownell Library. “I volunteered [there] for a long time, and about a year and a half ago they asked me to join the Board of Trustees, which I was overjoyed to

Carrie Egan do! Learning how libraries function behind-the-scenes and getting to be an active part of it has been interesting and fun.” Until recently, I was not aware that Brownell Library had

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recruited a teen for their Board. I’m impressed. As is “hinted” by the name of this column, serving on a community Board of Directors is a great experience for youth – and a message from the community that they value the input, skills, and energy of youth.

So, what does the future hold for a homeschooled student, after high school is completed. Carrie is eager to continue her education. “I plan on attending college and hope to study classical literature and art.” I also asked her who her role models are, to which she responded “Anyone who’s trying to make a positive difference in the world!” Lastly, I asked her how can young adults help strengthen our society. “By making our voices heard, making the effort to help others wherever we can, and voting!” she replied. Words of wisdom from Carrie Egan, another local youth to be proud of.

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Senate confirms LaRose as U.S. Marshal

By COLIN FLANDERS The U.S. Senate last week unanimously confirmed former Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose’s nomination to become Vermont’s next U.S. Marshal, a four-year federally appointed position.

The confirmation ends a more than yearlong process for LaRose, whom Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Gov. Phil Scott jointly recommended for the position last January on the day of his retirement from EPD. President Donald Trump officially nominated the former chief in July, and the Senate Judiciary Committee stamped the approval in November.

“Brad brings decades of law enforcement experience and a dedication to public service to his new post,” Leahy and Scott said in a joint statement on the confirmation. “His integrity, character and leadership throughout his career will serve the people of Vermont well.”

The U.S. Marshals Service is considered the enforcement arm of the federal courts. The 94 district marshals, one for each federal judicial district, lead over 3,700 deputy marshals and criminal investigators.

Marshals apprehend fugitives, transport federal prisoners and operate the witness pro-

tection program, among other duties.

LaRose began with EPD in 1981 following two years with the Burlington Police Department and was named chief in 2012 after a yearlong stint as interim chief. He taught at the Vermont Police Academy for 25 years and is a Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy graduate.

Leahy and Scott cited this experience in their joint recommendation letter to Trump, also emphasizing his role in Vermont’s fight against the opioid crisis.

“Brad understands the challenges of this epidemic and the value of interagency coordination between federal, state and local law enforcement partners,” they wrote. “As a police chief, Brad has contributed personnel to the joint drug task force and helped his officers transition into, and out of, undercover work.”

LaRose will replace Vermont’s most recent U.S. Marshal, David Demag, who served as EPD’s police chief from 2001 to 2008.

LaRose’s cover letter in his application for the position shared his experience, accomplishments and attitude, which he said made him a “viable fit” for the position.

“Learning and teaching innovative methods of providing police services is an integral part of who I am,” he wrote.

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RichaRd Noël Held in the love and care of his family and friends, Eric Richard Noël, 43, of Essex, Vt.. died peacefully in his sleep at the UVM Medical Center on December 18, 2018, ending his year-and-a-half journey with cancer.

He never used the word “fight” to describe how he faced his disease, instead preferring to say that he met this part of his life determined to give and receive “love, support, and release.” This wise, peaceful, courageous perspective is a gift he leaves to his wife of 18 years, Hannah (Lambert) Noël, their children, Madeleine (14) and Calvin (12), and to all who knew him or who are touched by his story.

Eric was born in St. Albans, Vt. on June 22, 1975, the son of Richard J. and Marguerite L. (Rainville) Noël.

He grew up on the family farm on Gore Road in Highgate with his siblings, Norbert and Sarah, where a deep love of the land was instilled in him. He attended local public schools, graduating from Missisquoi Valley Union High School District 7 in 1993, and then attending Vermont Technical College where he studied Automotive Technology.

Eric and Hannah first met in elementary school, and they displayed their sixth-grade class picture at their wedding reception on August 12, 2000.

The photograph shows them standing side-by-side amongst other children, smiling but in-

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nocently oblivious to the love story they’d grow up to live out once Hannah returned to northern Vermont after moving away during childhood.

And what a love story it was!

Theirs was a marriage others admired for its easy companionability, its true sense of devotion and partnership, and its abiding commitment to living out their dreams and their values, together. They wed in the front yard of the Noël Family Farm, Eric’s family farm, with guests seated on hay bales, vows they wrote themselves, and a playful, celebratory recessional to the Peanuts theme song in acknowledgement of their childhood acquaintance.

Soon after they married, Hannah and Eric moved to Indiana to pursue Eric’s lifelong dream of working on racecars. They lived there for two-and-a-half years, and the excitement and camaraderie of the pit crew was something Eric would always treasure.

But, a desire to live closer to family and to the landscape that nurtured them both as children led Eric and Hannah back to Vermont in 2003 as they envisioned raising a family. They moved in with Eric’s parents, and their daughter, Madeleine Elizabeth (named for Eric’s grandmothers and Hannah’s mother) was born at home the next year, with Eric catching her under a midwife’s care. Son, Calvin Jean-Maurice (named for Eric’s paternal grandfather), came along twoand-a-half years later, with Eric delivering him at home before the midwife arrived.

Fatherhood was the very core of Eric’s life. He delighted in seeing his children grow up as he cheered on Maddy’s gymnastic feats and basked in Calvin’s own joy as a kart racer and ice hockey goalie. His love for them and his hopes for their futures also fueled his devotion to healing the land that he worked as a farmer, and to educating countless people

about soil science and sustainable practices. He wanted to give his children, and all children, the inheritance of a clean, healthy, sustainable environment. Together with Hannah, Eric ran a certified organic CSA farm, Maplewood Organics, on his family’s land, starting in 2004. They raised and sold organic produce, eggs, chickens, and beef cattle, while homeschooling their children and participating in local, regional, and national efforts to promote land stewardship. Eric’s knowledge about soil science, in particular, was something he passionately shared with others as he practiced diversified farming and grazing management techniques all aimed at rebuilding topsoil and healing the land.

The family moved on to a new project in South Hero, Vt., Health Hero Farm, in 2013 and continued their work as organic farmers while their children transitioned into public school. At this time, Eric also began looking into other ways of sharing his knowledge and encouraging others in their paths. He decided to pursue a career as a life-coach and worked independently to develop this business. Then, in 2017 he found an opportunity too good to pass up and he signed on to be part of the founding team at BETA Technologies, where he helped to imagine, create, and fly the world’s largest zero carbon emission aircraft. The prototype vertical takeoff aircraft first flew in Burlington, Vt. less than a year later, and the company plans to develop a fleet of aircraft capable of delivering life-saving organs to transplant recipients. Eric provided inspirational vision, he constantly pushed the limits of the possible, he helped form the culture of the team, and he drove the new technology to unbelievable heights. Eric’s friends and colleagues at BETA continue

to find inspiration in his spirit every day. When the aircraft that Eric helped create earns a spot in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, his name, creation, and his signature will be proudly displayed on the fuselage, a testimony to his soaring intellect, inspiring vision, and love for all living things.

Eric, whose very surname, Noël, means Christmas in the French language of his Québécois ancestors, had hoped to come home from the hospital to spend one more Christmas with his family. It’s a heartbreak that this didn’t come to pass, but a line of the old carol “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” can serve as testament to what Eric wished to give us all as he left this world.

The lyrics speak of “tidings of comfort and joy” upon the birth of the Christ child, but Eric expressed those same tidings as he accepted his release into death: Toward the end of his life, Eric often spoke of how his experience of suffering helped him recognize and appreciate the purity and simplicity of true joy. He wanted so badly to lift up humanity and teach people how to transcend the oppressive assumptions and worldviews that harm us, and to embrace joyfulness. We who love him hold that message in our grieving hearts, determined to take joy and give comfort, to give joy and take comfort, and wishing this beloved, most gentle man rest, at last.

Eric is survived by his beloved wife, Hannah (Lambert) Noël, and their two children, Madeleine (14) and Calvin (12), of Essex, Vt.; his parents, Richard John Noël and Marguerite (Rainville) Noël, of Highgate Ctr., VT.; his sister, Sarah Noël Larose, and her fiancé, Gordie Richard of Franklin; his brother, Norbert John Noël, and wife, Sharon, of Oakridge, NJ; his sister-inlaw and her husband, Heather

and Brian Bessette of Highgate Ctr., Vt.; his brother-inlaw, Jeffrey R. Pignona, of St. Albans, Vt.; his sister-in-law, Hilary Lambert, of Proctor, Vt.; his nieces, Adeleine Larose, Bailey Noël, and Alice Bushee; his nephews, Jake and Hunter Noël, Sawyer and Jeffrey R. Pignona, Jr., Ryan and Brendan Bessette, and Mason Bushee; his parents-inlaw, Elizabeth Clark Miller and her husband, John, of Proctor, Vt., and Edward Lambert and his partner, Susan, of St. Albans, Vt.; and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and a wide circle of friends.

Eric was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, John Maurice Noël and Madeleine (Viens) Noël, and his maternal grandparents, Norbert Rainville and Madeleine (Bouchard) Rainville.

Visitation was held Sunday, December 23, 2018 from 2-6:00 p.m. at Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, Vt. with a tribute to Eric starting at 6:00 p.m.

A celebration of life will be held for Eric in June of 2019.

Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Eric to VGFA – Eric Noël Fund, c/o UVM Extension, 327 US Route 302, Suite 1, Barre, Vt. 05641.

Checks may be made out to: Vermont Grass Farmers Association. Eric was an accomplished and remarkably skilled grazier, and generously shared his learning by teaching and supporting other graziers.

The Eric Noel Memorial New Grazier Fund is established to carry on his work by supporting the training and peer-topeer learning of grass farmers in Vermont and beyond.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs. com.

unexpectedly December 31, 2018.

Jeremy was born Sept.

10, 1979, in Burlington VT to Kimberly Dattilio and Dana LaFrance. He grew up in Essex Jct, graduating from Essex High School class of 1998.

He went on to work as both a tile specialist and landscaper.

Jeremy was a passionate outdoorsman, hunting the forests and fishing the blue streams throughout the Green Mountains. Many great memories were made enjoying holidays,

especially the 4th of July and camping in the summer. He was a kindhearted and loving individual who sprouted beautiful relationships with many.

He loved animals of every kind- they must have known how sweet and gentle he truly was.

Jeremy is survived by his father, Dana LaFrance and his wife, Pamela LaFrance; Maternal Grandmother, Bonnie Dattilio and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins who loved and cared very deeply for him.

He will be greatly missed by his roommate and dear friend, Juliana Martin and his close friends, Matt and Melanie Martel and their family.

Jeremy was predeceased by his beloved mother, Kimberly Dattilio-Whittemore and her husband Tom. Maternal Grandfather, Anthony P. Dattilio, Cousin, Jesse G. Palker; Paternal Grandfather, Herbert P. LaFrance and Paternal Grandmother, Mary LaFrance.

Calling hours were held

Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Stephen C. Gregory & Son located at 472 Meadowland Drive, Suite 7, South Burlington, Vt. A Celebration of Life will be held at Essex Alliance Church on Thursday, January 10th at 10:00 a.m. With a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Call of Chittenden County-Howard Center, 1138 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401.

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The solution to Vermont’s shrinking workforce is hiding in plain sight

By Ron Stankevich and chuck hafteR

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oliticians and economists are sounding the alarm over Vermont’s shrinking labor force and how the resulting worker shortage threatens the wellbeing of our state.

At the end of 2017 there were 12,737 fewer Vermonters in the labor force than there had been at the end of 2009. Though Vermont added workers in the last two-and-a-half years, new figures suggest those gains were wiped out between July and November when the state lost 3,400 jobs.

Gov. Phil Scott, troubled enough by this trend, created a program offering remote workers $10,000 to move into the state.

There is a group of thousands of prime working-age Vermonters, searching to find jobs, who would make hardworking, loyal, and dedicated employees. I’m talking about Vermonters in recovery from substance use disorders.

These individuals may have criminal records, incomplete work histories, or be engaged in medication assisted treatment and are no longer defined by a disease now in remission. They are often very capable and overlooked because of stigma but they are also our neighbors, family and friends who bring a unique and capable skill set.

Dr. David Sack, board certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine, writes that people who complete a 12-step or similar program take fewer sick days.

They have embraced principles of honesty, humility and integrity which serves them well as individuals and employees. The gratitude felt by the employee manifests itself in loyalty and commitment for the opportunity to achieve financial, social and personal success.

People who have completed treatment programs are also good at self-care which provides for increased focus and productivity. They have developed a healthy lifestyle, resilience and self-reliance, which they can draw upon to deal with challenges at work.

A nationwide survey by the group Faces and Voices for Recovery found that people were 50 percent more likely to be employed and paying taxes when they were in recovery versus active addiction.

Currently, there are more than 6,500 Vermonters on Medicaid who are in treatment for opioid use disorders, more than 1 percent of the state’s total population. That figure doesn’t include thousands more who are in treatment with private insurance or who have already completed treatment but still face barriers to employment.

While not all of these folks are ready to look for work, Vermonters in recovery comprise a labor pool we can’t afford to ignore if we want to heal our communities and reinvigorate our workforce.

At the Chittenden County Opioid Alliance, we’re working with our partners to tackle this issue from two sides.

First, we’re collaborating with the Governor’s Opioid Coordination Council to build a toolkit for employers with educational materials designed to help them hire and support people in recovery.

Building off what we’ve learned through multiple interviews of employers in northwestern Vermont, as well as focus groups with people who have lived experience as jobseekers with substance use disorders, we believe we can create a blueprint for how to hire and support these individuals succeed.

People with substance use disorders can relapse, but according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, they relapse at rates similar to people with other chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or hypertension.

Just as an employer might make accommodations for employees with any of those diseases, they can learn to do the same for people in recovery. By recognizing triggers, stressors and warning signs, employers can proactively support them. Being flexible to accommodate recovery related appointments is a significant support mechanism to ensure the health and wellbeing of the individual.

Second, we’re supporting the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, which launched a program to offer people in recovery access to employment counseling.

With two dedicated employment consultants helping individuals draft resumes, cover letters and prepare for interviews – teaching them the language to cast their experience in a positive light – as well as find suitable clothing and transportation, the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County helped more than 100 people land jobs in the program’s first eight months.

Recovery centers across the state are doing similar work on employment, and the CCOA toolkit will be available to employers statewide thanks to the state’s participation.

But we can’t do this alone. If we want to meaningfully address Vermont’s labor deficit, and bring thousands of capable, eager and resilient workers back into the fold, we must also change the public’s perception of people in recovery. And the best part is that research suggests hiring individuals in recovery is more than just a charitable act, it makes for good business sense.

We must help our friends and neighbors see these individuals for who they are: individuals with a health condition who have reinvented themselves through hard work and dedication – the same attributes they will bring to their employers if given the opportunity.

People are 50 percent more likely to be employed and paying taxes when they were in recovery versus active addiction.

The Chittenden County Opioid Alliance’s mission is to strengthen a coordinated system of individual and family-centered prevention, treatment, recovery supports and improved public health and safety in order to minimize the negative impact of opioids in our community. Chuck Hafter works for the Turning Point Center, and Ron Stankevich serves as the the Dominion Diagnostics/ CCOA Working Recovery Action Team co-chairman.

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Essex Area Religious Directory CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341.

James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; Fundamental-Independent.

CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org.

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE DAYBREAk COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Jesse Mark, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@gmail.com ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 8788213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., www.essexalliance.org.

ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots.

FIRST CONgREgATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION - UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes, Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Josh Simon. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Faith Formation meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. & High School Youth Groups on Sundays. Heavenly Food Pantry – second Monday, 5:30-7:30pm; fourth Thursday, 2-6pm, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Finally @ First Band, Joyful Noise, Cherub Music, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. gRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 8788071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you!

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TroPical Fish cluB

Preschool PlaygrouP

modern WesTern sTyle square dance

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Join other caregivers and children for play time.

We ask that you bring a drink and indoor shoes.

seaTed yoga

10 - 10:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Seated yoga is a gentle form of exercise, designed to increase flexibility and balance and help reduce stress.

Class is free for EASC members, $2/session for non-members. Please call 876-5087 to register.

Woven Wall hanging WorkshoP

10 - 11 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Beat the winter doldrums with a “back from the 70s” woven wall-hanging! Beth Abustan from the Essex Junction Lions Club, a self-taught weaver, will show you several basic weaving techniques to complete a sampler wall hanging.

Blood drive

1 - 6 p.m., Albert D. Lawton School, 104 Maple St., Essex Jct.

Teen cenTer

2:30 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Open to students attending ADL and EMS. Free; open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

lego cluB

HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAwRENCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org.

MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOwSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road.

899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf.org.

educaTional PresenTaTion on human TraFFicking

ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex.

878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

showcase the projects that they worked on over the last semester.

9 - 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aunt Dot’s Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. Serving the communities of Essex, Westford, Jericho and Underhill. Visit auntdotsplace.com for more information.

3 - 4 p.m., Essex Free Library. Step up to the weekly LEGO challenge and build awesome creations!

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 878-4014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt. com.

Community

4 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., S. Burlington. Give Way to Freedom, and Essex-based organization providing outreach and services, will present on the exploitive practice.

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6 - 7:30 p.m., Essex High School, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Students will

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., VFW, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Share common interests related to raising and breeding freshwater and marine fish and aquatic plants in captivity.

7:30 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. “If you can walk to music you can learn to square dance.”

Email Wayne or Susan Pierce at sewpie@aol. com.

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library card to download books to your smart device. Bring your library card and smart device or just stop by to get more information.

Weekend sTory Time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

vFW PosT dance

5:30 - 10 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Enjoy food from 5:30 - 8 p.m., and dance to the sounds of the band Hitmen starting at 7.

Open to the public.

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9:30 - 10 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing, dance and play with Raph. All ages.

12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Win some cash and support the Mt. Sinai Shriners of Vermont.

musical sTory Time

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music WiTh raPh

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

kniTTing and crocheTing

1 - 2 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. For more information call the senior center at 876-5087.

sTeam Fridays

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Create and explore with science, technology, engineering, art and math. This month: print making and magic milk, air pressure experiments, design cardboard cars and paddle power.

Call 878-6955 or check online for program details. For grades 1 and up.

essex eaTs ouT

5:30 - 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all!

If you need a ride, please email essexeatsout@ gmail.com.

dungeons and dragons

6:30 - 9 p.m., Brownell LIbrary. Embark upon imaginary adventures.

Our Dungeon Master serves as the game’s referee and storyteller.

Grades 6 and up.

12 saTurday overdrive droPin

10 - 11a.m., Essex Free Library. Join one of the OverDrive Drop-in classes to learn how to use your

2 p.m., Bobbin Mills Apts.

Community Ctr., 234 S. Champlain St., Burlington.

Bring your questions and stories about bygone Chittenden County to this historical society event, and we’ll have a fun afternoon of interactive “Stump the Chumps” and learn more about our own local history from each other! The show will be taped and air on CCTV at a later date.

14 monday mah Jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free. Nonmembers pay $1/visit.

Newcomers are always welcomed!

sTory Time WiTh emily

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Drop in for stories, songs and a craft.

Tech helP WiTh cliF

Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering oneon-one technology help.

Reservation required.

Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

Bridge

12:30 - 3:30 p.m, Essex Area Senior Center. Make new friends as you rotate tables and play with different partners and opponents throughout the afternoon. New players invited!

TWeen cenTer

3 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Throughout

the school year, students attend to play, relax, visit with friends and receive homework help under the supervision of our lovely staff and volunteers.

Open to students attending Thomas Fleming School. Free.

heavenly PanTry

5:30 - 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. The Food Pantry is open to residents of Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford. Clients will need an ID for each member of the household and a utility bill. Clients may only visit the Pantry once in each calendar month.

checkmaTes square dancing

6 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. Advanced and challenge level. Participants must have completed the plus style of Western Style Square Dancing.

Call Fred or Betty Smith at 891-9677 for more information.

musT read mondays

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Brownell Library. This month’s book is “The Glass Universe” by Dava Sobel.

15 Tuesday sTory Time For Toddlers

9:10 - 9 :30 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for toddlers with an adult.

Preschool PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Join other caregivers and children for play time.

We ask that you bring a drink and indoor shoes.

sTory Time For Preschoolers

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.

Bingo

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. Every card costs a penny, so if you play 10 cards, each game costs a dime.

PainT and siP

2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Sip some juice and paint with water colors.

ronald mcdonald house chariTies Bingo Doors at 4 p.m., Early bird games 6:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo,

yCalendar 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct.

yoga witH JonaH

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church,1 Church St., Essex Jct. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.

Bring a mat or borrow one at the event. Donations welcome, but not required.

DroP-in knitting CluB 6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library.

16 weDnesDay teCH time

10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Drop in with your device and your questions!

story time for PresCHoolers

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library.

rotary CluB of essex Noon - 1:15 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Visitors are always welcome.

teCH HelP witH Clif

Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering oneon-one technology help.

Reservation required.

Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

Paint anD siP

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

This month’s discussion will be about “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. New members are welcome!

lego fun

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Come build creatively with Legos and see what others build. Children under 8 years old must bring a responsible caregiver.

lego CluB

moDern western style square DanCe 7:30 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. (See Thursday, Jan. 10)

18 friDay BaBy time

maH Jongg

17 tHursDay PresCHool PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Jan. 10)

seateD yoga

10 - 10:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center. (See Thursday, Jan. 10)

senior Center Book CluB

6:30 p.m., town Planning Commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

monDay, January 14 6 p.m., town selectboard Budget work session, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

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Zine CluB

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read. She is Certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. For all ages.

5:30 p.m., essex Cemetery Commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

5:30 p.m., village tree advisory Committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

9:30 - 10 a.m., Brownell LIbrary. Come to meet other families, read a board book, learn some sign language and play.

reaD to Daisy

tHursDay, January 10

6 p.m., village Bike/walk advisory Committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library, Essex Jct. An informal gathering of scale model enthusiasts and model builders. Show off projects, discuss modeling tips and techniques and gain inspiration from fellow modelers. Call 879-0765 after 6 p.m. for more information.

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr.

musiCal story time

6:30 p.m., school Board, Essex High School Library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. 7 p.m., Brownell library trustees, Brownell Library, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

tHursDay, January 17 6 p.m., village Planning Commission, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. out, but still get your kids moving with organized activities and free choice options as well as dancing along to some preselected, kid appropriate tunes. A pizza dinner will be provided to all participants from Little Caesar’s.Call 878-1372 for pre-registration.

wing nigHt

5:30 - 7 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.

19 saturDay amnesty international meeting

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Brownell Library. All are welcome, even from neighboring towns and cities.

knitting anD CroCHeting

weekenD story time

1 - 2 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. For more information call Lou Ann Pioli at 876-5087.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

steam friDays

PresCHool oPen gym

essex eats out

5:30 - 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, St. James Pl., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Jan. 11)

Parents’ nigHt out

5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Founders Memorial School, Essex Jct. Enjoy a night

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10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. (See Friday, Jan. 11)

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loCal meetings

3 - 4 p.m., Essex Free Library. Step up to the weekly LEGO challenge and build awesome creations!

1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Enjoy a non-alcoholic drip while painting with Susan Bressack.

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Explore different writing styles and art techniques as you create a zine. What’s a zine?

These underground publications are cheaply made, printed forms of expression on any subject.

jan 20

3 - 4:30 p.m., Maple Street Park Recreation Center. Come run around inside during the cold winter months. There will be a bouncy house, balls, trikes, a play hut, a mini-slide and push toys for ages 5 years and younger.

20 sunDay

vfw auxiliary Breakfast

9 - 11 a.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.

Bar will be open.

living like original vermonters of tHe winooski

2 p.m., Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington.

“Applying the Best of the Past for a Sustainable Future” For thousands of years, the first inhabitants of Vermont lived in harmony with nature, utilizing hundreds of plants and fungi unknown to most people today for food and medicine. Mike Ather of BackyardWilderness. com will explain how we can use these same native plants and mushrooms to heal ourselves, regenerate our ecosystem and clean our soil, air and water. Admission is free.

Donations appreciated.

ongoing events grief sHare suPPort grouP

Sundays, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Essex Alliance Church, Room 102, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Jct. If you have lost a loved one you are invited to attend. For more info and to register for the class contact Ron Caldwell, ron_caldwell@ comcast.net. Classes meet Sundays through Mar. 31.

January 12th & 13th, 2019 Double Tree by Hilton 870 Williston Rd, Burlington Vt. 05403

Plan to attend our Saturday Evening Auction.

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The Vermont winner will represent the state at the National Championships in May of 2019 in Washington, D.C. The top six finishers in the Geo Bee competition have also qualified for the ADL School Geo Bee team that will compete in regional competitions in April and May against other Vermont schools.

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Westford Elementary LittleBits Electronics Helps Foster Creative ProblemSolving: At Westford School, fifth through eighth graders meet twice a week to work on LittleBits electronic circuitry projects.

LittleBits is a user-friendly platform guiding students to electronic circuit combinations that build inventions.

This is accomplished by magnetizing edges of circuits when the combination is “correct.”

Designs that do not work repel at connection points.

The invention/inquiry process is fostered in these classes. Engineers can create pre-designed machines or work with their own ideas in design and construction.

Now in its third year, LittleBits engineering classes are generously funded by the Westford PTO group.

Mr. Sherman and Mr. CichoskiKelly guide the work in this project.

Products created by engineers can be seen in the main lobby display case between Wednesdays through Fridays every week. Stop by and see what is being built.

Essex Middle School K-Cup Impact: The Essex Middle School Sustainability Club was created to help inform/educate our community about sustainability practices.

Please read this letter that they have crafted focused on K-Cups and the impact that they have on the environment: Dear K-cup users everywhere, Did you know you’re hurting the environment by using regular K-cups? As you may or may not know regular Kcup pods are not easily recyclable. A lot of recycling facilities don’t accept K-cup pods.

This is for many reasons, but mainly because the plastic is too difficult to recycle, or they get sorted wrong because the machines that are used to sort recyclables don’t pick up on

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the tiny pods. This means that the billions of K-cups that are thrown away each year end up in landfills (enough to circle the earth over ten times) which is horrible for the environment. Is a quick cup of coffee really worth contributing to the environmental woes that plague our planet?

I would say don’t worry, but this is actually something you should be concerned about.

Fortunately, for those that wish to better their planet punishing practices there are other options. Keurig runs Grounds to Grow On, which is a K-cup recovery program, but that’s not necessarily the best option for everyone. Grounds to Grow On has you buy bins separately from your regular K-cups to place your used K-cups in and ship them to the recycling facility so that they can be reused as compost and shipping materials for Keurig. Something to keep in mind is that Keurig designed this program mainly with organizations like schools and businesses in mind, so it is harder to maintain in an individual home.

For those who can’t or don’t want to use the Grounds to Grow On program there are more options. One of them is the more easily recyclable Kcups Keurig recently released.

They are made of a plastic that more recycling facilities accept and it’s easy enough to recycle them. All you have to do is peel off the top of the pod, toss the grounds into the compost (or trash if you don’t have a compost), and put the K-cup pod in the recycling. Buying easily recyclable K-cups also means that you don’t have the added cost of buying the regular Kcups and the bins to recycle them.

Of course, the best option would be to completely stop using K-cups and to make coffee using other methods such as a moka pot or drip coffee, neither of which require a filter anymore and cuts back on the environmental impact of your coffee massively.

Now that you’ve been educated in some of the ways to recycle your K-cup pods and make sure that you aren’t damaging the environment in your quest for a quick cup of coffee, we hope you’ll find some way to cut down on the amount of waste your coffee contributes to the environment.

Sincerely, The Essex Youth for Change (The Essex Middle School Sustainability Club)

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December 31 - January 6 ArresTs

1 Domestic assault

MondAy, deceMber 31

4:16 a.m., Suspicious event on Prospect St. 5:52 a.m., Citizen assist on Brickyard Rd. 9:47 a.m., Found/lost property Lost Nation Rd. 10:46 a.m., Accident with property damage on Main St. 12:12 p.m., Property damage on Autumn Pond Way 12:31 p.m., Phone problem Sand Hill Rd. 2:03 p.m., Theft on Pearl St. 2:33 p.m., Found/lost property on Main St. 5:17 p.m., Suspicious event on Center Rd. 5:47 p.m., Suspicious event on Grove St. 6:35 p.m., Fireworks on Sand Hill Rd. 7:51 p.m., Medical; location withheld 8:14 p.m., Fire call on Center Rd. 9:40 p.m., Domestic disturbance; location withheld 10:21 p.m., Citizen assist on Brigham Hill Rd. 10:32 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint; location withheld 10:57 p.m., Fireworks on Sand Hill Rd.

TuesdAy, JAnuAry 1

11:22 a.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 2:32 p.m., Citizen assist on Central St. 5:58 p.m., Citizen assist on Pearl St. 7:07 p.m., Suspicious event on Sherwood Sq. 7:19 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 10:08 p.m., Medical; location withheld 10:28 p.m., Medical; location withheld

FridAy, JAnuAry 4

12:57 a.m., Loitering on Pearl St. 2:32 a.m., Medical; location withheld 3:56 a.m., Found/lost property on Maple St. 10:48 a.m., Suspicious event on Beech St. 11:22 a.m., Trespassing on Pinecrest Dr. 12:14 p.m., Citizen dispute on Center Rd. 2:53 p.m., Suspicious event on Central St. 7:14 p.m., Accident with property damage on Main St.

sATurdAy, JAnuAry 5

2:46 a.m., Animal problem on South St. 12:39 p.m., Citizen assist on Maple St. 12:40 p.m., Overdose; location withheld 7:26 p.m., Found/lost property on Essex Way 8:49 p.m., Citizen assist on Pearl St. 10:44 p.m., Noise on Carmichael St.

12:06 a.m., Welfare check on Pearl St. 12:10 a.m., Fire on Woods Ends Dr. 2:06 a.m., Citizen assist on Fuller Pl. 2:28 a.m., Citizen assist on South St. 3:09 a.m., Domestic disturbance; location withheld 5:28 a.m., Suspicious event on Lincoln St. 8:54 a.m., Suspicious event on Upper Main St. 2:39 p.m., Animal problem on Maple St. 5:08 p.m., Suspicious event on Old Stage Rd. 7:50 p.m., Medical; location withheld

6:30 a.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St. 7:54 a.m., Animal problem on S. Summit St. 12:46 p.m., TRO/FRO service on Autumn Pond Way 3:38 p.m., Welfare check on Browns River Rd. 4:16 p.m., Animal problem on Indian Brook Rd. 5:18 p.m., Animal problem on Morse Dr. 6:07 p.m., Suspicious event on Baker St. 10:27 p.m., Conditions of release on Tyler Dr.

WednesdAy, JAnuAry 2

ToTAl cAlls: 104

10:39 a.m., Medical; location withheld 11:16 a.m., Disorderly on Main St. 2:01 p.m., Suspicious event on Osgood Hill Rd. 2:56 p.m., Suspicious event on Susie Wilson Rd. 5:01 p.m., Animal problem on Mansfield Ave. 5:13 p.m., Citizen assist on Maple St. 6:17 p.m., Intoxication on Pearl St. 8:34 p.m., Suspicious event on South St. 11:10 p.m., Citizen assist on Pearl St. 11:19 p.m., Suspicious event on Central St.

Essex fire departments respond to New Year’s blaze

By COLIN FLANDERS Essex’s two fire departments saw an eventful start to the New Year last week after responding just after midnight to a fully involved structure fire on Woods Ends Drive.

The town and village departments arrived to find the homeowner still inside the residence attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose, Essex Jct. Fire said in a news release.

The fire became so hot at one point that it knocked out windows of the residence, the department said, but the homeowner’s efforts to control the blaze succeeded in extinguish-

ing the bulk of the fire with only some hot spots remaining by the time firefighters arrived.

The department said the burned area included some of the home’s porch and a large area of siding stretching up to the second floor. Fire crews worked on scene for about two hours to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

Richard Smith, EJFD’s public information officer, said the fire was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.

“We are very thankful that no one was injured,” the department said in a news release.

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sundAy, JAnuAry 6

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8:42 a.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Browns River Rd. 10:38 a.m., Suspicious event on River Rd. 11:10 a.m., TRO/FRO service on Autumn Pond Way

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‘One Small Thing’ for better health In partnership with UVM Medical Center Research shows that small changes in how you eat, sleep, and move can have ripple effects. Those effects can lead to big rewards, from lower blood pressure to disease prevention, and more healthy years in your life.

ONE bout of physical activity sets you up for success all day. Moving for just 10 minutes in the morning can help put you in a better, more relaxed mood for the rest of the day. And that can help you be a better boss, colleague, parent and partner.

ONE meal affects your whole day. When you start your day with a healthy breakfast, you give yourself the energy to exercise and make healthy choices. Good food is the fuel that drives a good day.

ONE night of good sleep restores so much.

A solid night of sleep (7-9 hours) can help to reduce your stress, improve your mood and memory, lower your blood pressure, crave less junk food, and even help fight sickness.

MOVE: There are many ways you can incorporate movement into your daily life.

How and when you move can make a big difference! Whether it’s choosing to take the stairs over the elevator, reminding yourself to stretch during coffee breaks, or adding some extra motion to your afternoon walk, you can make small changes to your routine that will have a big impact on your physical health.

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Here are some tips for moving more in 2019: - Find some exercises you can do during a TV commercial break.

- If you work in an office, you can still stay active. Stretch throughout the day. Lift light weights during conference calls. It all counts!

- Build in the habit of keeping comfortable clothes, fitness equipment, and walking or running shoes in the car and at the office.

- Join a walking group, play wheelchair sports, practice martial arts, or sign up for an exercise class in your community. Recruit family or friends for support and companionship.

- Take a walk at lunch to boost energy and productivity. If it’s snowing or raining, create an indoor route!

- For cold-weather workouts (and to avoid hypothermia!), wear layers you can peel off as you warm up. Don’t forget gloves.

- Phone calls can take 5 minutes, or they can take an hour or more! Build in activity by walking around your house or office, or clean while you’re on the phone.

- In the dark afternoons and evenings, bring a flashlight or headlamp and always wear

RECHARGE: Our minds are constantly overworked and bogged down by the stresses of everyday life. Like any organ, muscle, or machine, the mind needs time and care to recuperate from hard work in order to operate at its best. We all know that sleep is very important, but here are even more ways you can incorporate rest and relaxation into your daily life to help your mind recharge:

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- Hold the liquids 1-2 hours before going to bed as it can cause interruption in your sleep and cause you to wake up needlessly to use the bathroom.

- Try using a fan, white noise machine, or music to mask the sounds that keep you awake.

- Go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to keep your internal clock in better balance.

- Get outside in the sunshine during the day as much as possible (even in Vermont winters the sun shines occasionally!) to reinforce your natural circadian rhythms, and support a healthy sleep schedule.

- Involve yourself in random acts of kindness toward your family, friends, colleagues and community.

- For better sleep, try a micro-relaxation activity during your day, such as deep breathing, yoga or laughing with

a friend.

- Find a comfortable mattress and pillows. We spend up to one third of our lifetime sleeping, so make sure that your mattress and pillows have not exceeded their life expectancy and that they are still supportive.

- Create a relaxing bedtime routine, such as reading, listening to calming music, taking a hot shower, or meditating. This prepares your mind and body for sleep.

EAT: What we eat makes us who we are. While we all try to eat healthy, sometimes it’s hard to make a lasting commitment to nutrition while also balancing time, budget, and energy. We want to make it easy to adopt healthy eating habits by sharing some helpful food tips:

@UVMMedCenter - Nuts are an excellent source of healthy fats, and are loaded with nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, and fiber.

- Pick one food or beverage that you normally sweeten, and reduce the sweetener or try removing it altogether.

- Choose “real” food over processed food whenever possible. Processed foods are often high in sodium, added sugar, and refined grains, while lacking the fiber, protein, and micronutrients of fresh foods.

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Local Health Events & Classes Workshops starting in January Monday, Jan. 7 – Diabetes Prevention Program: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 9 – Tobacco Cessation Workshop: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Year-long program that meets for an hour once a week, for 16 weeks, then breaks down to bi-weekly, then monthly “maintenance” meetings. Runs Jan. 7 to Nov. 18. Registration is required and participants must complete intake form to qualify.

Free 802 Quit Partners Fresh Start/Tobacco Cessation workshop meets for one hour, once a week, for five weeks. Runs Jan. 2 to Jan. 30.

All participants eligible for up to 16 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy.

For more information on both of these workshops, call (802) 847-7255.

The UVM Medical Center offers free educational programs, healthy lifestyle classes, and workshops. Pre-registration is required and is free for most classes.

Winter Squash: Try spaghetti squash in place of pasta Winter squash comes in many shapes and varieties.

Substitute any kind of winter squash in many recipes - it can be prepared sweet or savory. The most commonly known winter squash types include acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash.

Spaghetti squash is a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate food that makes a great substitute for pasta because of its stringy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. It’s a perfect base for olive oil or tomato-based sauces, or can be delicious on its own.

Ingredients: • 1 3-lb. spaghetti squash • 2 Tbsp water • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup chopped parsley • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese • Meatballs (for turkey meatballs to accompany this recipe, visit medcenterblog.uvmhealth.org) • Pasta sauce of your choice • salt and pepper to taste

Spaghetti squash is an ideal purchase during a weekly grocery trip, because it can be stored outside the refrigerator for up to several weeks.

Instructions: • Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

• Place squash halves face down in a microwave-safe dish; add water. Microwave, uncovered, on high until the flesh can be easily scraped with a fork, 10-15 minutes. (Oven: Preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and roast in pan for 30-45 minutes.)

• Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Scrape the strands of squash flesh into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the moisture is evaporated and the squash is beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley.

Winter Safety Checklist

Stay safe in snow, ice, and cold temperatures

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hile winter in Vermont is a beautiful time of year, storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. UVM Medical Center clinical staff treat patients who have been injured in car accidents, falls, and other cold weather-related situations every winter.

Here are some tips to keep yourself and your family safe this winter - for the full checklist, visit https:// medcenterblog.uvmhealth.org/safety-tips/wintersafety-snow/ Home • Repair roof leaks and remove tree branches that could weigh down with ice or heavy snowfall.

• Check the battery in your carbon monoxide detector, and test to be sure it is in good working condition.

• Make sure to turn off outside faucets.

• Check clothes dryer vents for buildup of lint.

• Report any power outages to your power company.

• Use the low or warm settings on your water heater, never turning it above 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Heating • Never use your oven or range to heat your home.

• Ensure your home has a sufficient supply of whatever you use as fuel to heat your home.

If you think you might run out soon, call well in advance for a refill.

Driving • Slow down: Driving too fast on wintery roads is the leading cause of crashes.

• Travel at a safe distance of at least 3 car lengths, leaving plenty of room to stop.

• Clear all snow and ice from the vehicle prior to travel. Top off fluids like oil, gas, washer fluid.

Outdoor safety • Watch for signs of frostbite: loss of feeling and white or pale appearance, particularly in fingers, toes, nose and ears. Get medical help immediately.

• Top with cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.

• Know the signs of hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and exhaustion.

• Optional: Heat cooked meatballs and sauce in a large saucepan.

When heated through, serve meatballs and sauce over squash.

Top with additional cheese if desired.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately. Be alert, plan ahead, and keep your family safe this winter!

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Court is in session

PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL HOFFMAN

Essex senior Adin Peco drives past a Burlington player in the Hornets’ 50-46 win over the Seahorses. EHS has won two of its three games since the start of the new year to improve to 3-4. They face South Burlington on Thursday, and we have many more pictures on our website, essexreporter.com.

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SPORT SHORTS By JOE GONILLO

Remember it’s 2019. Getting used to January? Not me!

Weather aside, it’s a great time for sports at all levels. Middle school basketball, all high school sports, college football championship was Monday night, men’s and women’s college hoop is rolling and, of course, the NFL playoffs are in high gear.

The Hornet wrestlers competed in the Falcon Duals at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, Mass.

The Hornets went 2-2. Scores: Essex 39 - Ashland 42; Essex 13 - Springfield Central 66; Essex 43 - Melrose 31; and Essex 45 - Minnechaug 33. They host Mt. Abe this week and head to Nashua, N.H. over the weekend.

Girls hockey is now 7-1 allowing only five goals this winter. After dropping their first game of the season to BFA, the Hornets responded with an 8-1 win over Middlebury and a weekend 6-0 shutout of Harwood/Northfield that saw Essex explode for four scores in the third period. Olivia Miller-Johnson and Abby Robbins scored twice and added an assist to lead EHS. Maddy Young and Sage Amaliksen also lit the lamp. Goalkeeper Sophie Forcier stopped only five shots in the win. They play Wood-

stock and MVU next.

Boys hockey upped its record to 4-0-1 with two wins last week: 3-0 over CVU (Willem Barwin, Grady Cram and Charlies Wiegand were your scorers) and 6-2 over Spaulding High School. In the game against the Tide, two goals by Grady Cram (one assist), Justin Prim G/A and scores from Max Line, Gordon Schmalz and Ryan Clark sealed the win.

Sam Foster made 28 saves.

The Hornets met up with BFA Wednesday then travel to Potsdam, N.Y. for a weekend tourney.

The Gymnastics team continues to perform well scoring over 131 points for the third time this winter. In their lopsided win over Harwood, the Hornets swept the top places in all four events.

Though only 2-4, the boys basketball team is playing tough. Essex drubbed U-32 with a 63-51 win behind Steph Curry, rather Robbie Meslin’s, 24-point game. They were six up on Rice at the half, but the Knights caught them with about four minutes to go in the game and EHS eventually fell 55-48. Meslin had 18 and Brendan Brooks 10. Burlington High School and South Burlington up next. The JVs are 6-1 after winning games against Rice and BHS over the past week.

The girls basketball team is 4-3 after a 45-36 loss to the BFA Comets last week.

Down by 10 early, then 15 at

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the break, Essex battled to get back into the game but could not quite catch up. Emma Whitney scored 10 points and Anna Sabourin 8 for the Hornets. The JVs upped their record to 6-0 with a close-shave 30-28 win over BFA. Cailey Appenzeller hit for 9. The combined JV/JV-B team clobbered Burr & Burton 56-13 as EmilyRose Mercier dropped 10. Away games at SB and SHS this week.

The indoor track and field team is having a fine winter. Some record-breaking performances last weekend include Peter Alden and Henry Farrington who set new D-I records in the 3000m and 1500m respectively 9:14.61 and 4:15.61; Lizzie Martel ran a personal record in the 600m with 1:41.56; Jeremy Brennan PR weight throw 47’7’; Lily Burger PR weight throw 29’7”. This weekend team members who qualified hit I-89 to Dartmouth for its annual invite. The rest of the team will be competing at UVM. Results from the alpine ski race at Smugglers’ Notch saw no official team result for the girls due to needing four starters. With a “penalty” score the Hornets placed eighth as CVU won. The boys placed seventh of 12 with a score of 184 with Stowe winning. All individual results are posted on VARA.org under VPA high school racing and will have the individual times listed.

The bowlers traveled up to Enosburg (Dairy Center) and placed second behind SB. BHS was third and (the other) EHS finished fourth. Scores: Sam Buell 170/ 111; Tyler Elias 155/121; Alex Simard 145/ 122; James Gianelli 131/139; Griffin Pine127/88; Kaila Menard 121/92; Montai Peart 92/77.

Happy Birthday N.C.’s Kathy Converse, Deana Decker, Soccer Central’s TJ Meade, Big Troy Austin, Mountain Man Will McNulty, Beth Bushey, and recently married JJ Palker. Remembered our Dad former Waterbury, Conn. educator and administrator and Tyler Drive resident Don Gonillo, whose birthday was the last week of December. We always gave him extra non-Christmas gifts for obvious reasons. Will always remember the times we played catch in our backyard, when he took Vince and me to the park pitching to us and hitting endless fly balls, our trips to the Bronx for real DH’ers in the 60’s and 70’s; never pushing us into our careers and being so very supportive of us in our lives.

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HannaH nEDDo Senior: Track and Field

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he defending indoor high jump state champion picked up her second straight regular-season win Jan. 5, the only competitor among more than 20 to clear 5 feet. neddo also came within 3 inches of her best indoor long jump to take second. Winner of the 2018 indoor title Feb. 10 with a career-best 5-foot2, neddo will try to repeat in this year’s D-i finals Feb. 16 at the University of Vermont.

RoBBiE MESlin Senior: Basketball

eslin topped the Hornet scoring list in M four straight games, racking up 76 points in four games. Meslin’s run has included game-high efforts against Colchester (19 points) and Mt. Mansfield (15). The guard also led Essex’s offense with 24 points in a victory over U-32 Jan. 2 and 18 against Rice two nights later.

PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL HOFFMAN

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