Essex Reporter: January 11, 2018

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Investigation details under wraps Trustees, village attorney won't say what policy followed after alleged employee misconduct

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Jct. Board of Trustees is withholding basic details of its investigation into employee misconduct, placing an individual’s right to privacy before the public’s right to know.

First mention of the investigation came November 14, when trustees entered a private session at the end of a regular meeting to discuss a personnel matter. Fortyone minutes later, they voted to

hire an attorney to investigate performance-based allegations against a village official.

Two weeks later, trustees entered another private session to hear the investigation’s results.

The session lasted less than an hour, after which village president George Tyler said they would take no further action.

When The Reporter first reported on the allegations in November, Tyler declined to name the accused or the complainant.

He also wouldn’t say what the allegations were about nor share the attorney’s findings.

Since then, the village attorney has advised trustees to withhold all further information because of what Tyler calls an “absolute obligation” to protect personnel privacy.

That’s a “disturbing” justification for secrecy, said Justin Silverman, executive director of the New England First Amendment Coalition, a Massachusetts-based

group that fights for public access to government.

Silverman said the trustees’ primary responsibility should be to constituents, who have a right to know whether their public employees, whose salaries they pay, are performing jobs appropriately.

The village has spent $3,250 on the personnel matter so far, a cost that will increase once it receives all legal invoices.

“When there’s misconduct, we need to know about it,” he said.

Tyler, meanwhile, said the trustees must ensure personnel information isn’t publicized. He said the trustees followed policy in handling the allegations.

“There could be gray areas, but we’re guided by policy, and we’re entirely correct. We’re absolutely correct in our understanding,” he said.

It’s impossible to know if that’s true, considering they won’t say what policy they followed.

See INVESTIGATION, page 3

PC approves Park St. plans

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Jct. Planning Commission approved two site plans last week, including Gabe Handy’s controversial senior housing proposal, in a pair of decisions ushering further change in the village center.

Last Thursday’s meeting closed with a unanimous vote on Hinesdale Properties’ proposal to build a three-story apartment building in place of the current Verizon building.

The first hour of the meeting, however, covered Handy’s proposal for 9 and 11 Park St., which has creat-

- handy and hinesdale projects will bring a combined seven stories, 71 apartments to essex Jct. village center - Both aim to start construction this March ed outrage among neighbors who say his project gives no deference to the surrounding neighborhood.

Handy has made several changes to his project since receiving master plan approval in February 2016.

See PLANS, page 14

Local teen goes all in for Essex CHIPS

By NEEL TANDAN

Allies of the Alley ehs bowling squad defies sport's stigma PHOTOS BY KAYLEE SULLIVAN

Senior Reese Meunier started bowling as a freshman and is now one of 12 players on the Essex High School bowling team.

By KAYLEE SULLIVAN “Oh, you bowl? That’s still a thing?”

It’s a common reaction Essex High School bowlers hear as they explain the sport to which they’re dedicated. With a declining interest in bowling worldwide, they can’t quite blame people for the sport’s bad rap.

But then comes the next stab: “Bowling’s not a sport.”

As the team propels into its second year as an official Vermont Principals’ Association varsity sport, it knows the claim isn’t warranted. And they’re working to rid the related stigma.

This year, 12 bowlers represent the Hornets, and that’s after losing four varsity members and gaining six new. The squad’s recruiting for future seasons, too.

This increased popularity contrasts with bowling’s national demise.

In the sport’s heyday in the 1960s, an estimated 12,000 alleys operated across the country. As of February 2017, IBISWorld Market Research reported just under 3,700 centers remain.

Coach Justin Norris racked off

a list of local alleys that closed their doors — Essex, Milton, St. Albans and Burlington — saying lacking access makes it difficult to establish a growth model for the high school sport.

Around the state, the VPA league hovers at 12 teams. While it’s only been a varsity entity since last year, the coaches kick-started Essex’s team seven years ago as an exhibition group. In 2014, they won the championship.

Like all dedicated athletes, the students said they’re gunning for the same this year. With a sizeable bunch of new bowlers, Norris said he’s seen notable progress, but there’s still work to do.

For junior Alex Prim, bowling’s in his blood. At age 5, his dad — a hardcore bowler — signed him up for league play. Years later, he’s knocking strikes at Spare Time in Colchester, the Hornets’ home lane.

Senior Reese Meunier’s story is a bit less genetic. In middle school, basketball was his game. But come high school, he opted for the two-practice, one-match-a-week sport that affords time for a part-time job.

See BOWLING, page 4

The co-chairwoman of the Essex CHIPs board of directors is busy.

In late December, Dominique Sweat was at a youth mental health and first aid training for professionals working with young people.

The thing is, she’s young herself. Sweat is just 17.

“It’s a further testament to her commitment to the community and doing good things,” Essex CHIPS executive director David Voegele said.

CHIPS stands for Community Health Initiative Programs for Students and is a nonprofit operating in

PHOTO BY NEEL TANDAN

Dominique Sweat, 17, is co-chairwoman of the Essex CHIPS board.

Essex Jct. that focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles and substance-free living with youth.

Sweat attended the non-profit’s tween and teen center from fourth through See CHIPS, page 14

Juvenile arrested for arson

By COLIN FLANDERS Essex police arrested a juvenile who they say intentionally started a fire at a residence Center Road last week, a news release Tuesday afternoon said.

The arrest comes six days after police received a report of a fire at 106 Center Rd. around 5:30 a.m. on

January 3. An investigation showed the fire was started intentionally. No one was injured as a result, police said.

Police now say they’ve served a juvenile citation, but can’t release any further information due to the suspect’s age. The Vermont State Police arson unit assisted in the investigation.

Millions of parents turn to essex author for baby sleep advice

By MICHAELA HALNON Alexis Dubief is not a pediatrician, child development specialist or psychiatrist. Still, millions of parents around the world turn to the Essex-based blogger and author desperate for advice about a universal phenomenon — sleep.

“All human beings on the planet need to learn how to fall asleep,” Dubief said. “It’s not a medical issue, but it’s a huge issue.”

A decade ago, Dubief was a bored, lonely stay-at-home mom searching for relief in scads of baby sleep books. She vividly remembers talking about her struggles at

a nursing group, where fellow mothers told her sleep deprivation was an unavoidable reality.

“I went into the car and ugly-cried,” she said, laughing. “Parenting can’t be miserable, and it should be easier.”

Her reasons for online blogging were two-fold, then: The medium kept her technology skills sharp and served as a virtual diary to vent to while her kids napped.

Dubief slowly became more visible on that online platform, eventually called “Precious Little Sleep.”

She soon shared her real name, picture and waded into controversial topics, push-

ing past fears of being criticized or judged.

By 2013, the blog, called “Precious Little Sleep,” crossed a popularity threshold, and Dubief realized she was becoming “internet famous.”

“I think I owned my truth,” Dubief said. “I didn’t have a plan, but it kind of happened that way.”

The core of Dubief ’s message centers on sleep training, or teaching babes (6 months and up) to fall asleep without the assistance of bottles, bouncing, cuddling, singing, pacifying and rocking.

Dubief cultivated the advice shared on See SLEEP, page 4

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POLITICS

The Essex Reporter • January 11, 2018

Lawmakers talk shop as session begins

By COLIN FLANDERS With the legislative session underway, The Essex Reporter reached out to our elected officials to determine their priorities this year. They were given 400 words to divide between the following questions: QUESTIONS 1. Is there a piece of legislation Essex residents, in particular, should keep their eye on? Why? 2. Several major bills have already been introduced this session, topics including recreational marijuana, water quality and minimum wage.

What issue are you most passionate about and why?

3. Do you plan to introduce or sponsor any legislation this session? Tell us about it.

Their responses were edited only for newspaper style.

Betsy Dunn 8-1 Democrat 1. There are many challenges we Vermonters will face this year. Federally, we are still in limbo regarding what they are actually going to fund or not and how much the funding will be.

At the state level, we will be endeavoring not to raise taxes/fees. I am very concerned about how all this will be achieved given the challenges we face.

2. Senate bill S.82 Paid Family Leave. I sponsored this bill in the House. It's also sponsored by the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. It will help families care for their loved ones throughout the continuum of care, not, as some think, just at birth and death. It allows for intermittent use of the time off for chronic illness for the individual and their family member with a chronic illness without impacting your employment. There is, of course, an application process, but with a legitimate claim, you should not be unreasonably denied.

Senate bill S.40 Minimum Wage. I am very passionate about this bill for a couple of reasons. Currently the Vermont minimum wage is $10.50/hour.

This is not a livable wage.

Families at this wage need to have two to three jobs to make ends meet. By increasing their wages, we also increase spending, thereby increasing GDP. People of color are more likely to be in minimum wage jobs. Increasing their wages will lift many out of poverty, thereby addressing an important racial justice issue as well.

The shift to the 80/20 rule for teachers’ health care

that the governor pushed through last session has a collateral impact on other workers in the school system. Those employees earning a minimum wage had a cost sharing of 90/10 or sometimes less. Now, at the same salary, they are paying 80/20. They need an increase in wages to help cover the increased health care cost. It is worth noting that this change to $15/hour is not immediate but incremental, only reaching the goal by 2022.

Other bills to watch are Clean Water Act, health care, opiates and education finance.

3. I am introducing several bills: mammograms, hospice, transparency in hospital billing and a gas tax on electric/hybrid cars.

Your perspectives are important to my work in Montpelier. I am happy to discuss any of these topics with you. You can reach me at betsydunn7@gmail.com or on Facebook: Betsy Dunn for the Vt House.

Linda Myers 8-1 Republican 1. Because of the recent Equifax data breach and the concerns expressed by over 700 Vermont residents, there will be a bill coming from the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee concerning data privacy and informational security. As a member of the Commerce Committee, I took part in discussions with Vermonters in several parts of the state this past fall that were affected by the breach and wanted to see Vermont take some action.

A bill dealing with data brokers was introduced to my committee last Thursday and we will immediately begin working on it.

2. Since the marijuana bill was passed last week, and I voted no on the bill, that definitely was of concern to me. However, I am especially interested in employment issues including regulating independent contractors and workforce development. I am also interested in consumer protection issues including vulnerable citizens and identity theft, minors and identity theft and debt collection. These are things that often fall through the loopholes in legislation, but the lack of consumer protection to Vermonters can be devastating.

I am also concerned about discussions of a carbon tax and the effect it will have on Vermont taxpayers as well as discussions that will arise dealing with the cost of repairing the waters

Linda Myers of the state. Additionally, a projected 9.4 cents increase in the property tax, with 6 cents of that amount coming from local school districts, not the state, tells me we are in dire need of meaningful reform of our educational funding system. And, of major importance, is that the state is facing a $45 million budget gap for fiscal year 2019, and I feel very strongly that taxes and fees should not be increased. To me, that means looking for belt-tightening and efficiencies in state government instead of raising taxes.

3. I have one bill that is currently in the House Transportation Committee that deals with fines for distracted driving that I hope will be worked on this year.

I am also planning to offer a bill that will allow residents of condominiums to have some input as to their right to cultivate edible or ornamental plants for personal use in the immediate vicinity of their condo or site.

Some residents who belong to condo associations have approached me about this.

In addition, I am co-sponsoring many bills that I feel will benefit Vermonters.

Lori Houghton 8-2 Democrat 1. Unfortunately, we have a lot of priority issues that I recommend Essex residents pay attention to. In healthcare, our first priority is to understand and mitigate the effects of President Trump’s decision to eliminate the subsidy reimbursements to insurance companies. By law, insurance companies must continue to provide the subsidies, so insurance companies will be seeking a method to recoup the costs – most likely insurance hikes in the future. We need to lessen these effects to all Vermonters.

We have also begun reviewing the many studies that are now coming due from our large mental health bill last year. It is imperative that we eliminate wait times for treatment, ensure our children’s needs are being met, provide treatment to those in our prison system, and implement policy that moves our culture to treat mental health and physical health as one.

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Two issues where we are watching federal action is funding for Children’s Health Insurance Program and our federally qualified health centers, like Community Health Center of Burlington. Congress has not yet reauthorized these programs, although they have extended funding for CHIP through March. Both are critical programs for the health of our children and for access to primary care.

Outside of our committee, the body is working on education funding, minimum wage, child care programs, tax reform, water clean-up, data privacy and our drug crisis, just to name a few. We do not have a shortage of critical issues that affect Essex and all residents of the state. We need residents to stay engaged and reach out with their comments and suggestions.

2. I am most passionate about ensuring that we are spending your tax dollars effectively and equitably with outcomes that help Vermonters who need our assistance while providing economic conditions that help all Vermonters prosper and attract non-Vermonters to our beautiful state. This will be the frame I use when voting on all bills this session.

3. As I meet with residents, we determine together if a policy change is needed to solve their concern. Mostly, so far, all efforts have focused on bills that are already proposed to determine how to make them stronger and more effective. I am currently researching one issue around child support. Now that children can stay on a parent’s healthcare policy until age 26, should we require child support be paid to the parent providing the healthcare until age 21 or higher (assuming income criteria).

I welcome all thoughts on this, and any other, issue.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve Essex Jct. and for your continued support.

I can be reached at lhoughton@leg.state.vt.us, at 373-0599 or via my website at www.lorihoughton.com.

Bob Bancroft

Dylan Giambatista 8-2 - Democrat 1. Residents frequently ask about property taxes. Each year, the legislature sets property tax rates to fund expected needs of the statewide education fund. This year’s bill will likely work on revamping aspects of the education finance system.

As a member of the Education Committee, I know that a well-educated and skilled workforce leads to healthy, successful communities. Effective public schools and educators are one of our best tools to ensure economic growth. As we seek to maximize our investments in a period of federal uncertainty, we need to ensure our education finance system reflects Essex Jct. residents’ ability to pay so we can continue to have top-quality schools.

2. I’ve worked closely with leaders of the Vermont National Guard and key lawmakers to advance a proposal to provide new funding for postsecondary education tuition for Vermonters who serve in the Guard. Here's why I'm urging the House to act: Approximately 450 Vermonters leave Guard service each year. Current recruitment efforts struggle because surrounding states in New England offer full tuition support for those who serve. Vermont does not, putting us at a disadvantage.

Under a new proposal being considered, free college would be made available to Guard personnel. It is critically important that we work to give our Vermont National Guard this tool so more of our service people can access college and other postsecondary training. By doing so, we help ensure we can maintain a strong force to help when our communities are in need. Additionally, this investment will help more Vermonters develop the skills and training to pursue successful careers in Vermont.

3. Last year, one of the top issues neighbors contacted me about was concerns about whether Vermont would provide voter information to President Trump’s Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. This federal com-

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Betsy Dunn mission sought to collect sensitive voter information from states. It has recently transformed into a new initiative by President Trump to require voter identification cards.

Bipartisan leaders of over 40 states, including our secretary of state, opposed this initiative. Community feedback was overwhelmingly opposed to the idea that Vermont would turn personal and private data over to the federal government. At the urging of constituents, I worked to develop a bill (H.555) to ensure Vermonters’ voter data is protected, limiting federal overreach to collect this information. I am urging lawmakers and the governor to act to protect Vermonters' personal and private information.

Bob Bancroft 8-3 Republican 1. and 3. Since being elected in 2014, my primary concern has been and continues to be economic growth and reducing the cost of living in Vermont.

This is important to not only to the residents of Essex but to everyone in this state. Without significant expansion in our economy, we are not going to be able to raise the necessary revenue to fund our current essential social programs much less add new ones. Lowering the cost of living is critical to economic growth.

We must lower the cost of housing and property taxes. To this end, I have been in contact with the governor’s office on workforce expansion and job creation legislation, which will be coming out shortly. To address the high cost of living, I do not want to increase income or sales taxes or fees and hopefully avoid the need to raise the education property tax rate. The time has come to revamp the way we fund education such that there is a direct connection between what a community spends on education and the taxes it needs to raise locally. Additionally, the Transportation Committee, which I serve on, will be looking at making the failure to wear a seat belt a primary offense.

Currently, a person cannot be ticketed for not wearing a seat belt unless they have been stopped for another traffic violation. I will be working with the committee to write the language to change the law.

2. In addition to economic growth and property tax legislation, I am very interested in how the state is going to fund the cleanup of Vermont’s waters. It is important that an equitable funding structure be found.

Fees and/or assessments need to be proportional to the entity’s contribution to the problem, but also have the flexibility to take into account what they are doing to address the problem.

I recently received an email from Andy Watts, a member of the Essex Selectboard.

Andy pointed out that Essex has been proactive in addressing water quality (Sunderland and Indian Brook).

He hopes, and I concur, that communities should receive some sort of credit for work they have done or are planning. I also share his concern over another state mandate, which may require towns to bear the responsibility of collecting and forwarding to the state these water quality fees.

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LocaL INVESTIGATION from page 1 Village attorney Dave Barra said the trustees reviewed the original complaint, consulted their policies and acted accordingly.

But in that same interview, Barra said he’s unaware of any policy that prescribes how to respond to certain allegations.

Pressed for specifics, Barra said it’s not his place to divulge them. The Reporter shared his response with Tyler, who declined to reveal what policy was consulted, deferring to Barra.

Silverman, the First Amendment attorney, said there’s no way to trust an investigative process if the public doesn’t know how officials conducted it.

He said officials not only need to be upfront about the allegations, but also how they respond to them. That will allow residents to judge if the response was appropriate and the investigation was conducted correctly — without favoritism or any other questionable behavior.

“We’re not able to do that if we’re kept in the dark about some very basic parts of the investigation like what was alleged, or even more broadly, what policy we are dealing with,” Silverman said.

Such secrecy strains the public’s trust, he added, because most people instinctively assume government is hiding something.

At that point, people are left to guess.

That didn’t seem to concern Tyler.

“You can make any kind of a story you want out of the information I’ve given,” he said, “and the public can draw any conclusions they wish.”

Indeed, without further disclosure, the public can only examine information already public. Only two village personnel policies call for an impartial investigation: general and sexual harassment.

In November, Tyler declined to name who would investigate the claims since it would reveal the nature of allegations.

The Reporter has since obtained an invoice from Barra, the village attorney, related to the personnel matter. It shows he contacted Burlington attorney William Leckerling, who specializes in employment law, on the night the trustees voted to hire outside counsel.

A day later, Barra spoke with attorney Chris Jensen, Leckerling's colleague who also focuses on employment law.

Jensen’s bio on the law firm’s website says she’s organized, moderated and presented seminars on topics including at-will employment, voir dire practice and sexual harassment.

It’s unknown who Jensen spoke with or how many interviews she conducted during the investigation, since The Reporter’s repeated calls over the last three weeks went unreturned.

The village has also denied a public records request for the investigative report – even a redacted copy – citing exemptions for personal and confidential records. It has yet to respond to a request asking why these exemptions apply.

It remains unclear why two town officials, neither of whom serve the village government in a formal capacity, were consulted given these pervasive privacy concerns.

Barra’s invoice shows he contacted town attorney Bill Ellis six times throughout the two-week investigation, including three sets of phone calls and email exchanges. He also received an email from selectboard chairman Max Levy on November 16 and conferenced with the two a day later.

Levy said he was only involved to stay up-to-date with village happenings. It’s a common occurrence amid consolidation, he said, and the personnel matter was only one of several conversation topics.

Barra, the village attorney, said the town was involved because “there are issues we felt the town needed to be made aware [of].”

Ellis declined to explain his involvement, citing attorney-client privilege, but said he’s billed the town for his services.

The town says it’s yet to receive charges.

In a follow-up interview this week, Levy wouldn’t say if the town also employs the employee facing the allegations. He, too, cited confidentiality, and three times said the town and village keep lines of communication “wide open.”

“That’s really all I can tell you,” he said.

Levy denied a suggestion that the timing of last month’s revisions to the town employee handbook – the first in seven years – and town staff ’s budget request for a human resources coordinator who would work part-time in the village, was related to the investigation.

The revisions were in the works for a while, Levy said, and the new position was requested last year but not included in the final budget.

One of many changes to the 30-pluspage handbook is new language on harassment, including a general provision titled “investigations/violations” that covers all forms of harassment.

Further explaining the sexual harassment language, Levy referenced a surge of sexual harassment and assault allegations against high-ranking men in Congress and Hollywood.

“We’re just trying to make sure that we’re keeping up with the times,” he said.

Essex officials aren’t the only ones.

Last month, Vermont’s Office of Legislative Council highlighted a dozen concerns with the House’s sexual harassment prevention policy after lawmakers fielded questions over misconduct and their process to address it.

Among the topics for reconsideration: the impact of confidentiality.

Current House policy mandates almost all information about complaints is kept confidential except for in the annual report, where identifying information is removed.

“On one hand, confidentiality protects the privacy of the complainant and accused,” wrote Luke Martland, director and chief counsel, in a report to the House Speaker. “However, confidentiality may also shield repeat offenders, disguise systemic problems, feed an impression that little if anything is done in response to the complaints, erode faith in the policy and panel and discourage victims from coming forward.

“As a result,” Martland continues, “the panel should carefully consider how to best balance these competing interests.”

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The Essex Reporter • January 11, 2018

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BOWLING from page 1

After parting ways with the basketball team this year, classmate Emily Harvey enlisted as well. The friendly, fun teammates and relaxing competition resonates with her.

“I never saw myself bowling,” Harvey said. “Never. Especially because I was so involved with other athletics, but I’m glad things happened the way they did.”

Late last month, the Hornets passed around high-fives with coaches Norris and Tom Preska as they notched second place in a morning of matches between Burlington, South Burlington and Enosburg high schools on December 30.

Unlike many sports, bowling doesn’t lend well for viewing. Even with the absence of bleachers, though, fans crowded the walkway, leaving almost no room to squeeze by.

On the floor, Harvey lifted her ball to eye-level, concentrated on the pins awaiting demolition, exhaled, smoothly swung her arm back toward the crowd and released the ball. As it traveled down the slick track, her teammates held their breath before a hollow clank ensued.

One by one, the Hornets followed. And one by one, the pins hammered down.

A strike brings instant gratification, the bowlers said. Hand-eye coordination, consistency, teamwork and perseverance are all skills they embody. Not having an overly competitive mindset helps, too.

When the match concluded and fans trickled out of the massive building, disco lights replaced fluorescents as the pop music notched up in volume.

Back on the floor, a Hornet and

his family bowled a round for the fun of it.

Prim, Meunier and Harvey recognized bowling is a dying trend among today’s generation, giving credence to the questionable glances they endure.

But their coaches are dedicated to bowling’s revival. Both Norris and Preska grew up bowling in junior leagues and continue bowling in men’s leagues. Preska, whose father was a professional bowler, focuses on the kids’ technical game, Norris noted.

In a society that “no longer bowls,” the students and coaches encourage people to hit the lanes to see what the team and sport are all about, even if just for a day.

Even if they don’t fully reverse the trend, they insist one message rolls on after the final pin-sweep: It is a sport.

PHOTOS BY KAYLEE SULLIVAN

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1) Junior Alex Prim receives a round of high-fives during the final round of the team's Dec. 30 matchup at Spare Time in Colchester. 2) Pins ricochet as an Essex High School bowler notches a spare. 3) Emily Harvey concentrates on her next throw.

SLEEP from page 1 Precious Little Sleep, and in a new book by the same name, through years of evidence-based research.

That meant weeding out old wives’ tales passed down for generations and tips based on the author’s personal experience or philosophy.

She was also surprised to learn most pediatricians receive little training on infant sleep in their schooling, often just three hours of instruction.

“Sleep is not something that most people have a lot of expertise in,” Dubief said. “Having dedicated years of my life to this topic, I could argue that I know more than most pediatricians.”

Dubief ’s followers seemed to agree. She successfully avoided

traditional publishing and issued her guidebook with funding from a crowd sourcing campaign. A launch party for the finished piece was held at the Essex coffee shop Nest this summer. Since then, she’s sold more than 8,000 copies of the Precious Little Sleep book.

Dubief also monitors a massive Facebook group. Its 40,000 members have posted and commented about 90,000 times in the last month alone, Dubief said. The online presence presents a funny contrast, Dubief said, remarking that many of her neighbors and local acquaintances have no idea what she does.

In addition to penning posts, cultivating a podcast and promoting her book, Dubief offers sleep consultations for struggling parents, predominantly via a videochat. The vast majority of usually

levelheaded, well-educated adults come to her in an emotional state of crisis brought on by sleep deprivation, she said.

“You don’t understand what that reality is, because it’s not like [staying up all night] on a camping trip,” Dubief said. “It’s day after day, night out and night in … It’s hard to understand how allencompassing it is until you’re in it.”

Dubief does have her detractors, though. She’s heard of mothers who were banned from online parenting groups just for mentioning her name and has deleted a handful of negative comments from her own sites. Still, the positive feedback far outweighs the negative, she said.

“My fear about the negative lash back that I was afraid of getting was enormous,” Dubief said.

“The reality of the negative lash back is almost nothing.”

One-on-one interactions have improved Dubief ’s own expertise, she said, noting many regions of the country (and world) have different cultural norms for acceptable child rearing strategies.

Vermont mothers, for example, lean strongly toward an allnatural approach and are more likely to practice breast-feeding and baby carrying, Dubief said.

The message can, and should, always be tailored depending on the child and adult’s specific circumstance, Dubief said. Almost always, though, she starts with a simple message: “This can end,” Dubief said.

“Let’s talk about ending this.”

“Precious Little Sleep” is available online at Barnes & Noble and Amazon and available for

check out at local libraries. Visit www.preciouslittlesleep.com for more information.

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opinion & community PERSPECTIVE: STATE ISSUES

Vt. finds economic prosperity in climate change solutions

By JOsEPH FUscO

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here has been a fascinating conversation taking place in Vermont over the last several years – a conversation

about whether “environmentalism” and “entrepreneurialism” can exist together.

It is a conversation driven, in part, by the anticipated effects of climate change and the challenge to do something about it.

Of course, in Vermont the economy and the environment are deeply intertwined. For most – if not all – of our history we have relied a great deal on our unique and healthy environment to support a vibrant and evolving working landscape. From tourism to the maple industry, from forest products to craft beer and more, Vermont has birthed livelihoods that both depend on and contribute to a healthy and sustainable environment.

I have participated in this conversation with thoughtful and diverse people who love Vermont, and who are deeply motivated to think about how we can create value, affordability, prosperity – and environmental sustainability – by

approaching climate change and its related challenges with creativity, innovation and thoughtfulness.

I serve as the chairman the Vermont climate Economy Action Team, which is a diverse group of Vermonters representing the business, economic development, tourism, finance, workforce development, low-income advocacy, solid waste and energy communities. cEAT is dedicated to ensuring that Vermont not only leads in identifying solutions to climate change but grasps the economic opportunities this challenge presents. These opportunities lie within advancing the climate economy – initiatives that expand distributed energy generation and efficiency, cultivate climate economy entrepreneurs and startup businesses and ultimately reduce Vermont’s carbon dependence while boosting economic development, creating jobs and attracting youth and creative entrepreneurs to the state.

As we begin this new phase of Vermont’s history, we are already seeing a surprising opportunity emerge. Relatively new economic sectors such as solar and home efficiency are helping to reduce emissions, while at the same time boosting local economies, increasing state revenues, and employing hard-working professionals throughout Vermont. Electricians, contractors, plumbers, engineers, tech experts, farmers and foresters are creating answers to climate change that will be a foundation for the economic renewal of the state.

The climate economy can be a fundamental component of all economic activity in the state, whether it’s how we manufacture and produce goods, develop technology, transport products, attract tourism or use the working landscape. It is the economy of the future and is powered

by Vermont’s history of independence, frugality, resilience and innovation. With hard work, a vision for economic renewal and the right policies in place, Vermont has a terrific opportunity to become wellpositioned to become the most attractive, inviting and friendliest state in the country for climate economy business development –a national center of green innovation and entrepreneurship. cEAT envisions a future where Vermont’s creativity, ingenuity, tenacity and grit are the foundation for a vital and growing climate economy for all Vermonters – where energy and efficiency solutions are threads that connect across communities, from businesses and homes to schools and places of worship, and are fundamental to how we build, move, transport and produce goods in Vermont. cEAT sees a future where electric vehicles are affordable and accessible to all individuals and businesses. Transportation networks can be reliable and inexpensive without increasing greenhouse gas emissions and bike and pedestrian commuting can be a realistic and attractive option rather than an exception.

In the future, the climate economy makes it possible for everyone to have

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By reP. linda K. Myers R-Essex Town As you read this column, the Vermont Legislature is in the second week of the 2018 legislative session. Because of the short first week of the session, while action in the House of Representatives was minimal, what was passed was major.

As I am sure many of you know, after many hours of debate on the floor, the House passed H. 511 entitled “Highway safety,” but is really the bill that eliminates all penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana and two mature and four immature plans for a person who is 21 years of age or older while retaining criminal penalties for possession, dispensing, and sale of larger amounts of marijuana. The final vote on the bill, after many attempts to make changes, was 81-63. If approved by the senate, the bill will take effect on July 2018. With the approval of the House and senate, Vermont will be the first state in the country to approve the full legalization of marijuana by vote of the legislature. All other states with legalized marijuana have done so through citizen referendums.

I voted no on the final vote of the bill based on the messages I received from Essex residents in opposition to legalizing marijuana, but also because I feel there are huge holes in the bill especially regarding the inability of Vermont law

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Joseph Fusco, a vice president at Casella Waste Systems, Inc., is chairman of the Climate Economy Action Team, a group of stakeholders convened by the Vermont Council on Rural Development.

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access to a comfortable, safe and wellheated home powered by reliable, clean and affordable electricity. This can be achieved while reducing emissions and improving access to clean energy. Vermonters shouldn’t have to struggle to heat their homes; low energy and net zero homes will improve efficiency and help curb climate change.

It is an ambitious vision. And it’s one that requires us to begin acting now, taking the steps and putting the vital foundations in place while both the opportunities and the challenges are fresh. cEAT recently released its legislative platform for 2018. The platform supports initiatives that promote the growth of the climate economy through dramatically expanding weatherization, supporting built-environment solar and facilitating a shift to electric vehicles. I encourage you to take a look at vtrural.org/programs/ climate-economy/action-team.

We can do our part to innovate solutions to climate change while boosting the economy and growing jobs throughout Vermont. We are very enthusiastic about the chance to drive the solutions in Vermont and to seize the most significant economic development opportunity of our generation.

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enforcement to determine whether an automobile driver is under the impairment of marijuana. In addition, the report of the Governor’s Marijuana Regulatory commission is due on January 15. The commission will provide the general assembly and the governor with an interim report that would include public safety recommendations to address impaired driving and requirements and funding for statewide evidence-based youth prevention programs. I saw no reason to hold a final vote on the bill just 11 days before the commission’s report was presented.

One bright note last week, at least for me, was the legislature’s approval of three resolutions honoring Essex residents: one congratulating the 2017 Essex High school Hornets championship girls’ volleyball team, one congratulating the 2017 Essex High school Hornets Division I championship boys’ cross-country team and one congratulating Linda cloutier-Namdar, a teacher at Essex High school, on being selected as the 2018 Vermont Teacher of the Year. It is always a pleasure to offer congratulations to our many talented Essex citizens.

I will continue my work on the House commerce and Economic Development committee this year where we will be concentrating on data privacy and informational security, consumer protection, employment issues, and economic development/workforce development.

"the heart’s invisible Furies"

By John Boyne Reviewed by Ann Paietta This novel opens in a small Irish village in 1945, where during mass, Father James Monroe denounces pregnant 16-year-old catherine Goggin. The tale is narrated by the child in the womb who grows up to be cyril Avery, adopted child of a wealthy family that insists that he is not really an Avery and that his upbringing will last for 18 years only. The story progresses to 2015 covering 70 years in one man’s life revealing the personal and societal toll of Ireland’s repression of difference. cyril finds love and loss in New York city but when misfortune strikes he returns to Ireland. We do get to see catherine again though.

CLARIFICATION A story about the village budget staff proposal last week said the village grand list will be reduced due to some tax stabilization agreements. It went on to cite 4 Pearl st., which signed an agreement that will result in $27k less in tax revenue over the next three years. The improvements, however, have raised the assessed value from $3.14 million to $5.78 million, which will result in a higher tax revenue when the agreement ends.

OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM

Micheal a. Wright EssEx JcT. – Micheal Anthony Wright, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical center in Burlington. He was born on June 29, 1943 in Detroit, Mich., son of the late William and Anna (Pilon) Wright. The family moved to Fairfax, Vt. in 1951. Micheal graduated from Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax

in 1961. Micheal was proud to have served his country with the U.s. Navy from 1961 – 1964. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont. He married the former Mary collins on July 9, 1966 in Fairfax.

Micheal was employed by a manufacturing company in Essex Jct. for over 27 years. He held several different positions and received many awards for outstanding performance. He retired for the first time in 1993. In 1994, Micheal went back to work, this time for GDs Manufacturing as the operations and manufacturing manager. Micheal retired for the second time in 2003.

Micheal had been a longtime member of Links at Lang Farm, and he was an avid bowler having bowled three perfect games and was a charter captain of his boat, Little Orca, from 1983 to 2003.

While his children were

growing up, Micheal was a Little League coach and softball coach for many of their teams. Micheal was also a bowling coach and shared his love of the game and helped many become state champions.

After his retirement Micheal and Mary enjoyed spending time with family, especially their grandchildren. Micheal was a devoted grandfather and enjoyed attending soccer games, field hockey games, baseball games, softball games, dance recitals and music concerts. There is no doubt he was their biggest fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Wright, of Essex Jct.; his sons Michael Wright and wife, Janice, of Hinesburg and William Wright of Denver, colo.; his daughter, Alicia Likhite, and husband, Tony, of Jericho; his brother, Thomas Wright, and wife, Wendy, of california; sister, Mary Fleury; of

Tennessee; three grandchildren Grey Wright, Maryel Likhite and Kate Likhite; sisters-in-law and brothersin-law clement and Letitia cardinal, John and Betty collins, Owen and Alice collins, Tom collins, Norbert and Audrey collins and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was also predeceased by his brother Robert and his wife, Gerri Wright.

A mass of christian burial was celebrated Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at st. Luke’s catholic church in Fairfax with the Rev. Henry Furman officiating. Memorial contributions in Micheal’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Ks 66675-8517 or by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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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.; FundamentalIndependent.

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.

DAYBREAk COMMUnITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Brent Devenney, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@gmail.com ESSEX ALLIAnCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. 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 a.m. 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 - 1 Church Street, Essex Jct. 878-5745.

Rev. Mark Mendes, senior pastor. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: weekly at 10:15 a.m. 5th/6th Grade youth group: first Sunday of month.

Jr. & Sr. high youth groups: every Sunday. Heavenly Food Pantry: second Monday of the month, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and fourth Thursday, 2 – 6 p.m., except for Nov. & Dec. when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out community dinner: 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella & Ladies’ Acapella groups. 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. www.fccej.org; welcome@fccej. org gRACE UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. 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!

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.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m.

Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.com.

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.

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There will be a public viewing of the award-winning documentary "Screenagers," a film that explores the impact of screen time on our children and offers solutions for parents to help balance out screen time in their family. See listing for Thursday, Jan. 11 for complete details.

11 Thursday

12 FrIday

drop-In relaxaTIon Group

drop-In relaxaTIon Group

8:40 - 8:55 a.m., Azimuth Counseling, 8 Essex Way, Essex Jct. 15 minute stress reduction group to help release stress and promote wellbeing. Led by Gloria Varagallo, LCMHC, AAP. Free, donations accepted; for details visit Azimuthcounseling.org or call 288-1001.

FIrsT Wednesday encore

2 - 3 p.m., Brownell Library. Join us for a daytime screening o select First Wednesday programs from around the state. Using recordings and videos, world renowned recording artist, composer and educator Ray Vega examines the contributions of Latino American musicians who helped create Latin Jazz. Recorded on Dec. 2, 2015.

First Wednesdays are a program sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council.

read To archIe

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read. He is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, chair of Brownell Library Trustees. "screenaGers"

VIeWInG

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Albert D. Lawton School, 104 Maple St., Essex Jct. "Screenagers" is a documentary film for parents that explores the impact of screen time on kids and offers solutions on how we can help kids find balance.

ADL students will be seeing this in school, but this is a chance for parents to see that film and participate in a post-screening discussion. Parents may bring their kids ages 10 and up.

8:40 - 8:55 a.m., Azimuth Counseling, 8 Essex Way, Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Jan. 11 for details.)

MusIc WITh raph 10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing and play with Raph. All ages.

aFTernoon ForeIGn FIlM

2 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Join the Vermont Italian Club for "Roma," a fluid, unconnected and sometimes chaotic procession of scenes detailing the various people and events of life in Italy's capital.

The movie runs for two hours, and light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Vermont Italian Club.

MusIcal sToryTIMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Rock out and read every Friday morning with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

larp

3 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. Live Action Role Play is open to all middle and high school students who want to have adventures in a mythical land.

dunGeons & draGons

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library.

Embark upon imaginary adventures. Dungeon Master serves as this role playing game's referee and storyteller.

For grades 6 and up.

13 saTurday sensory FrIendly MoVIes 10 a.m., doors open at 9:15 a.m., Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way #300, Essex Jct. They believe movies should be enjoyed by

everyone, so to accommodate our customers with sensory sensitivity to the booming sounds and dark atmosphere of the typical movie experience, they bring you sensory-friendly shows. At these special shows, lights will be left on, the sound lowered, and movement allowed in the auditorium. $6.75 per person.

Weekend sToryTIMe

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

harry poTTer club

2 -3 p.m., Brownell Library. Scene-It trivia game, discussion, snack and origami crafts. All ages.

coMMunITy conVersaTIon WITh your sTaTe represenTaTIVes

6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Senior Ctr., 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. We want to hear your feedback about local and state issues. Do you have an item you'd like to see the governor and legislators address next year? Is there a policy of concern or particular interest? Please join us for an candid discussion and let us know what is important to you.

16 Tuesday sTory TIMe For babIes and Toddlers 9:10 - 9:30 a.m., Brownell Library.

sTory TIMe For preschoolers

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

aMerIcan red cross blood drIVe

sTeaM Tuesdays: laVa laMps

8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Ann's Parish Church Hall, 41 Main St., Milton. The Daughters of Isabella are sponsoring this drive to help with the constant demand for blood in the U.S. Call 1-800733-2767 or visit www. redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

15 Monday ToWn oFFIces, VIllaGe oFFIces, senIor cenTer and broWnell lIbrary closed For MarTIn luTher kInG Jr. day. sToryTIMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Enjoy reading, rhyming and crafts each week! All ages.

leGo club

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build awesome creations using our collection of Legos!

3:15 - 4:30 p.m, Brownell Library. Create and explore with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. This week we will make our own psychedelic display with simple items and learn the science of how lava lamps work. Call 878-6955 or visit www. brownelllibrary.org for program details. Best for grades 1 and up.

drop-In knITTInG club 6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. Bring in your current knitting project or start a new one in the company of fellow knitters!

17 Wednesday baby playGroup

10 - 11:30 a.m., Sunset Studio, 71 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Come play and meet other babies and their caregivers every Wednesday following the school calendar. Clean and

Calendar deadline every Friday at 5 p.m.

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calendar local meetiNgS thurSday, jaN. 11

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

moNday, jaN. 15

6 p.m., town Selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

tueSday, jaN. 16

6:30 p.m., School board, Essex High School Library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct.

spacious with balls and baby toys and space to toddle. Free.

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.

Story time

10 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Enjoy timeless tales and new adventures with your little ones. Each week, we'll choose a new picture book, a classic or a staff favorite to read aloud together. Free and open to all ages.

tech time with traci

10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Need some tech help? Drop in with your device and your questions.

tech helP with clif

Noon and 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new gadget or gizmo and Clif will sit with you to help you learn its ways! Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

read to daiSy

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read. She is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont.

Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages.

Please register online. "yoga for

diabeteS"

6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Join Rachel Zinman, author of "Yoga for Diabetes," to learn how to manage your health with yoga and Ayurveda. Rachel will be reading from her favorite passages, answering questions, signing books and sharing user-friendly yoga practices for everyone.

No prior yoga experience is required! Rachel Zinman is an internationally renowned yoga teacher with diabetes herself who points the way to regaining health and well-being for people of all ages and types of diabetes. For further information visit www.phoenixbooks.biz or call 448-3350.

tedx talk:

7 p.m., brownell library trustees, 6 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

wedNeSday, jaN. 17

7 p.m., essex cemetery commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

thurSday, jaN. 18 6 p.m., Village Planning commission, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

our future

7 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. TED Talk videos around this month's theme will be viewed and reflected on. This is a great opportunity to connect with others! At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, selforganized events are branded TEDx, where x = an independently organized TED event.

18 thurSday read to archie

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read. He is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, Chair of Brownell Library Trustees.

a ViSit from kimball brook farm

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Mary Fisher from Kimball Brook Farm will join us to discuss organic versus conventional farming.

Samples of the farm’s milk and cream will be shared.

book talk: "the far away brotherS"

6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Join Lauren Markham for a talk on her new book, "The Far Away Brothers", a deeply reported story of identical twin brothers who escape El Salvador’s violence to build new lives in California, constantly fighting to survive, to stay and to belong.

Lauren earned her M.F.A. in fiction writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has been awarded the Middlebury Fellowship in environmental journalism. Your $3 ticket comes with a coupon for $5 off a copy of the featured book. Coupons expire at closing the evening of the event. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Vermont Foodbank. For further information visit www.phoenixbooks.biz or call 448-3350.

19 friday Story time

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Ages 6 and under; No registration required.

muSical Story time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

lego club

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Build awesome creations with LEGOS!

teeN adViSory board

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Final pre-filming rehearsal of TAB summer video entry. Plus bring in the New Year with the celebration of chocolate! All 9-12 graders welcome.

welcome to attend.

lamoille couNty PlayerS auditioNS

1 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House, 85 Main St., Hyde Park. Auditions will be held for the classic Thornton Wilder play "The Skin of Our Teeth."

Several roles for stage ages 20 and older; two roles for stage ages 15-25. Show dates May 4 - 13. Character descriptions and more info at www.LCPlayers. com.

PreSchool oPeN gym

5:30 - 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Invite some friends and unwind on a Friday night with a basket of wings and a game of pool! 50 cents per wing.

3 - 4:30 p.m., Building Bright Futures of Essex, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Come run around inside during the cold winter months at our open gym, sponsored by the Essex Rotary. There will be a bouncy house, balls, trikes, a play hut, a mini-slide and push toys.

Free.

magic: the gatheriNg

21 SuNday

wiNg Night

6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun!

family moVie: deSPicable me 3

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Gru and Lucy are back! This time they're up against Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the 1980s. Film is rated PG; 90 minutes total runtime. Refreshments provided.

kNit Night

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library.

Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the main reading room.

If you wish to contact Maggie: 6maggie2@ myfairpoint.net.

20 Saturday SNow Story time

10:30 - 11 a.m., Brownell Library. Stories, puppets, rhymes and a craft. All ages.

weekeNd Story time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

Story time

11 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Enjoy timeless tales and new adventures with your little ones. Free and open to all ages.

lumberjaNeS camP

1 - 3 p.m., Brownell Library. Battle timetraveling dinosaurs, solve puzzles and learn to navigate in the wilderness as a day camper at Miss Qiunzell Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's camp for hardcore lady types!

Scouting lads are also

lamoille couNty PlayerS auditioNS

1 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House, 85 Main St., Hyde Park. (See Saturday, Jan. 20 for details.)

military hiStory PreSeNtatioN

2 p.m., Ethan Allen Homestead, 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington. Awardwinning author of books on American military history, Robert Grandchamp, presents "The Role of Local Militias in the Revolutionary War." This talk will challenge your perception of the role the common American helped play in the American Revolution.

Free; donations appreciated.

Public SkatiNg

2 - 5:30 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our state-of-the-art community center. $3 students; $4 adults. Skate rentals available.

the Newark boyS choruS

5 p.m.; doors open at 4:35 p.m., St. Michael's College McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall, 18 Campus Rd., Colchester.

The concert chorus performs throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Directed by Donald Morris, the Chorus has performed in worldrenowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in addition to the White House and cathedrals throughout Europe. Not only does the Concert Chorus perform for entertainment, the boys also lend their voices to celebrate community events and raise awareness of important issues like cancer, AIDS and human rights.

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January 1 - 7 Monday, Jan. 1

:20 a.m., Simple Assault on Lincoln St. 8:48 a.m., Traffic Hazard on Fort Pkwy.

9:07 a.m., Citizen Dispute on Lincoln St. 10:36 a.m., Property Damage on Brigham Hill Rd. Noon, Vandalism on Grandview Ave. 8:22 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Central St.

Tuesday, Jan. 2

12:16 a.m., Family Disturbance on Pearl St. 7:46 a.m., Traffic Hazard on West St. 8:12 a.m., MV Complaint on Susie Wilson Bypass 8:36 a.m., Suspicious on Baker St. 8:47 a.m., Accident on Colchester Rd. 12:19 p.m., Theft on Essex Way 12:55 p.m., Vandalism on Sawmill Rd. 1:20 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 2:19 p.m., Suspicious on Park St. 2:37 p.m., MV Complaint on Educational

Dr. 2:38 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 2:57 p.m., Trespass Violation on Susie Wilson Rd. 8:33 p.m., Suspicious on Freeman Woods 11:03 p.m., Citizen Assist on Baker St.

Wednesday, Jan. 3

5:25 a.m., Fire Department Assist on Center Rd. 7:36 a.m., Assault/Intimidation on Central St. 9:01 a.m., Welfare Check on Jackson St. 10:14 a.m., Fraud on Pearl St. 10:31 a.m., Fraud on Pearl St. 10:32 a.m., Larceny on Pearl St. 10:45 a.m., Welfare Check on West St. 11:21 a.m., Suspicious on Maple St. 3:09 p.m., Stalking on Mansfield Ave. 3:25 p.m., Property Damage on Pearl St. 3:30 p.m., Disorderly Conduct on Susie Wilson Rd. 4:38 p.m., Accident on Park St. 5:14 p.m., Suspicious on Taft St. 5:19 p.m., Animal Problem on Shawns Way

5:43 p.m., Suspicious on Lost Nation Rd. 9:12 p.m., Traffic Offense on Brigham Hill Rd. 11:48 p.m., DUI on Lincoln St.

Thursday, Jan. 4

2 a.m., Noise Disturbance on Park St. 2:30 a.m., DUI on Park St. 6:40 a.m., Animal Problem on Maplelawn Dr. 7:31 a.m., Utility Problem on Colchester Rd. 10:48 a.m., Larceny on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:03 a.m., Animal Problem on Iroquois Ave. 1:40 p.m., Citizen Assist on Central St. 2:29 p.m., Accident on Brigham Hill Ln. 2:41 p.m., MV Complaint on Colchester Rd. 3:51 p.m., Vandalism on Maple St. 5:58 Citizen Assist on River Rd. 6:32 p.m., Citizen Assist on Center Rd. 8:17 p.m., Suspicious on West St. 9:03 p.m., Suspicious on Frederick Rd. 9:23 p.m., Welfare Check on Park St. 9:38 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 9:55 p.m., Alarm on Colchester Rd.

10:23 p.m., Welfare Check on Maple St.

Friday, Jan. 5

12:10 a.m., Parking Problem on Maple St. 6:46 a.m., Animal Problem on Sand Hill Rd. 8:55 a.m., Citizen Assist on River Rd. 9:02 a.m., Accident on Upper Main St. 12:06 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 1:02 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 3:39 p.m., Accident on Williston Rd. 10:58 p.m., Citizen Assist on Franklin St.

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4:19 a.m., Parking Problem on Giles Dr. 4:57 a.m., Parking Problem on Tyler Dr. 5:13 a.m., Parking Problem on Lincoln St. 10:09 a.m., MV Complaint on I-289 11:22 a.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:51 a.m., Citizen Assist on Jones Ave. 12:49 p.m., Accident on Partridge Dr. 2:18 p.m., Traffic Hazard on Lamore Rd. 2:42 p.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 2:47 p.m., Citizen Assist on Autumn Pond Way 5:04 p.m., Alarm on Lincoln St.

5:33 p.m., Animal Problem on Tanglewood Dr. 5:38 p.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 8:08 p.m., Property Damage on Indian Brook Rd. 10:38 p.m., Noise Disturbance on South St. 11:49 p.m., Alarm on River Rd.

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9:12 a.m., Citizen Assist on River Rd. 10:39 a.m., Utility Problem on Park St. 12:02 p.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 2:28 p.m., Accident on Colchester Rd. 3:07 p.m., Suspicious on Maple St. 5:16 p.m., Citizen Dispute on Fuller Pl. 6 p.m., Alarm on Pearl St. 6:41 p.m., Alarm on Educational Dr. 8:23 p.m., Alarm on Pearl St.

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ADL is taking part in a school-wide endeavor to celebrate the people who make the school the vibrant, rich, and unique place it is called - This Is Us: A Family Project.

This project is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to learn more about what makes us ... us. Made possible by partnering with CTE students and inspired by the Integrated Arts Academy’s “The Family Project,” This Is Us: A Family Project is an opportunity to honor the many family structures from which we come.

It is a celebration of the various perspectives we bring to our school that make us who we are including the simi-

larities that connect us and the things that are uniquely our own; these are the ties that bind us together as a school community. To accomplish this, all students will be writing a short narrative about their family derived from a series of prompts.

We are also inviting families to join us for a portrait taken by CTE students from the Computer Animation and Web Design program. The writing pieces and photographs will be on display during our student-led conferences on March 23.

Families can sign-up for pictures during the week of January 15 by using this link: bit.ly/2mcb8Lq. Students who call more than one house “home” are welcome to schedule more than one portrait time.

All participants will receive an 8x10 professional family portrait compliments of this project. For more information, you can call Amie Conger at 857-7025.

Hiawatha third-graders team up for Buddy Bench initiative Two Hiawatha thirdgraders, Ava and Jenson, have teamed up to help lead a initative aimed at eliminating loneliness and fostering friendships on the playground.

The two Hiawatha students hosted a rally on Tuesday morning to present the fundraiser and the bench idea to the entire school.

Now, McDonalds is lending a hand by offering 10 percent off its entire gross sales from January 12-14.

These proceeds will help fund the design piece as well as making the actual bench and any landscaping needs.

The buddy bench initative was started by a 10-yearold in Pennsylvania and has since popped up across the country.

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Trial by ice Both of the Essex Hornets' varsity hockey team suffered losses last Wednesday in a doubleheader at homeagainst BFA St. Albans. The Hornets started the season off hot, netting 24 goals over their first four games to jump to a 4-0 record, but the loss to the BFA Comets this past week is their third in a row. The Hornets will hope to bounce back when they play the Burlington/Colchester SeaLakers on Saturday.

In the second game, the boys' squad was handed their second loss on the season, losing a tough one to the Bobwhites. Things started out well for the Hornets (3-2) as they dominated the first period, out-shooting BFA 8-5 and jumping on top just under five minutes into the game.

Ian Amaliksen worked the puck around the right point to Jonah Janaro just inside the right circle, where Janaro made one step to cut inside the Bobwhite defensemen before drilling a shot just under the cross bar to put the Hornets up

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But tied at 2-2 with only 3:09 left to play in the game, the Bobwhites netted the go-ahead score, and the Hornets were unable to push the game into OT. A 3-2 win against South Burlington this past Saturday put the Hornets back on track.

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ABOVE: Freshman Abigail Robbins battles for the puck.

LEFT: One of the Hornets tries to avoid getting squeezed by two Comets. LEFT BOTTOM: Two Hornets flank a Bobwhite player in their loss last Wednesday.

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By JOE GONILLO Snow day last week; what a freezing cold day!

Hopefully the frigid, below zero, polar icecap temperatures have left the building. Yes, I know it’s winter, but now we are looking at 30s and 40s for a few days.

Thank God! Sports this week and exams next week.

Our girls’ hoop teams own spotless records.

The varsity is 5-0 on the strength of a stout defense that is allowing less than 30 ppg. Their game vs BFA was postponed, but they play twice this week at South Burlington and vs Stowe. The JV girls are also 5-0 averaging over 50 ppg. The JV B squad is 3 - 0 including a 41-26 win over CVU. Away games at Winooski and Milton are up this week.

The boys’ varsity basketball team played an exciting game vs U-32 before dropping a 69-65 decision.

3’s were the theme of the evening as Grant Roberson, Robbie Meslin, and Hunter Smith led the Hornets in

scoring. Their Rice game was postponed, so it’s home games vs Burlington, South Burlington, and MMU this week. The JV boys clubbed the Raiders 81-62 improving to 3-1. The frosh team owns a 4-1 record with two away games late in the week.

The boys’ hockey team is 4-2 absorbing their first Vermont loss this winter last week, 3-2 to BFA, but Essex responded well by defeating South Burlington on Saturday by a score of 3-2. It’s Middlebury on Wednesday and of to Rice on Saturday.

The girls’ hockey squad is now 4-3. They have dropped their last 3 games with Saturday’s game vs Rutland postponed. The 4-0 loss to BFA St. Albans stung but will serve as motivation when they take the ice Saturday vs BHS/CHS here at 4:30.

The gymnastic team upped its record to 3-1 after a big win over Harwood 128.25 – 110.6 last week.

They are talented and can score over 130 pts on any given night. They travel to Milton this week.

The wrestlers lost two matches to the weather including a weekend tourney in Peru, N.Y. last week.

They host Rutland and St. Johnsbury before heading to Nashua, N.H. The Mike

Baker/Essex Invite is next weekend.

Waiting to see the ski teams in action in the snow.

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The Essex Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) Calcutta is coming up. Visit essexyouthhockey.sportngin.com for ticket information.

College Bowl Playoff games on New Year’s Day were excellent! The championship was Monday: Roll Tide! First weekend of the NFL playoffs saw four great games. More this weekend.

It's about a month til pitchers and catchers. I will have to get special permission to cover some training and Grapefruit League games. We will see. Happy Birthday to Nick Labonte, Jaelin Neverett, Alison Duffy, Ed Simon, CVU teacher and Essex Junction resident T.J. Mead, Kathy Converse, Uncle Vince Martelli of Fort Lauderdale (I may have to deliver his present in person), and Troy Austin.

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PlanS from page 1 He pushed the building closer to the Park Street School parking lot and added landscaping to better screen adjacent neighbors. His architect also altered the design to visually break up the building’s length. And while permitted full lot coverage, the proposal lessened its coverage from 85 to 73 percent.

Handy’s team unveiled the changes over the course of eight months to address repeated questions from neighbors over whether the four-story building fits in with the neighborhood.

Commissioners shared similar concerns, tabling the proposal twice and hosting a November design session.

But they referenced the changes and the project’s conformity to the village center district, which calls for density-driven development, prior to their unanimous approval.

“When you measure what the village center is looking to the future to provide, it’s all the things that this project delivers,” commissioner John Alden said.

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last week’s meeting echoed a theme that’s surfaced at each of the five meetings detailing Handy’s site plans.

Supporters said the project addresses a dire need for senior housing in the area. Mary Lefcourt says the building will give her a chance to move her elderly parents closer to her home. John Reynolds called the project a “tremendous positive change” and an integral part of the community moving forward.

Neighbors, meanwhile, stress they understand the need for elderly housing and say they’re not trying to stop Handy’s project.

“We know that piece of property has a value on it,” resident Frank Naef said.

“You have to put a building there – you just have to; you can’t let it sit there – but we’re looking for something that’s complementary to the rest of the neighborhood.”

School Street resident Meredith Connolly called her neighborhood a “little hidden enclave” that’s now being exposed by Handy’s project. She feels like she’s been subject to the worst aspects of the proposal.

“I just feel like I’m giving so much to this project, and I’m just so frustrated.

CHIPS from page 1 eighth grade and was preparing for high school when then-executive director Diana Ferguson suggested she join the board as a youth member.

“I was like, ‘I don’t know what a board of directors is. I don’t really know what that means,’” Sweat said.

Before entering into her sophomore year, Sweat joined the board and found the work more fun and less “fancy” and “formal” than she expected.

“It's a lot of making sure you have the funds to keep the doors open,” she said, as well as soliciting food donations and sponsorships for events the organization hosts in the community.

Sweat said she’s proud of creating “long-lasting” relationships between CHIPS and community members, including parents, teachers, principals and local businesses and organizations.

“I don't just ask them for one thing and be like, ‘Here, you'll get your name printed on a T-shirt,’” she said. “It’s not just a single conversation.”

Sweat frequently talks with donors about her own experiences attending CHIPS after school and how

Why am I the butt of all these problems?” she asked.

“I know it’s not personal, it’s business, but for me it’s personal.”

Janet Wilson, responding to Lefcourt’s comments, said she’s a senior, too, and her life savings are in her home, which could lose value due to the new building.

“It affects all of us,” she said.

Handy said he hoped to shorten the project’s construction by prefabricating some of the building offsite and assembling it with a crane, cutting the exterior work in half. He also offered to pay for a fence — that is, if neighbors want to seek approval from the zoning board.

“Just to make it clear: I want to be a good neighbor,” he said.

Handy’s construction will overlap with the Hinesdale project, which will build a three-story apartment complex in place of the current Verizon building.

In total, the two projects will bring 71 new apartments to the village center by 2019. For Handy, it’s just the start. Phase II of his Park Street master plan involves demolishing

she developed a bond with staff and volunteers through games, crafts and community service.

She called this bond the “CHIPS family” and said her experiences there changed the meaning of what a mentor is and can be.

“The staff there and the volunteers there really changed my life,” Sweat said.

Sweat brings this personal impact to her work on the board. She said she knows how something as simple as providing kids with a healthy snack can mean so much.

The small day-to-day accomplishments, as well as getting positive feedback from parents in the community, make her feel valued and accomplished.

Sweat also is the senior volunteer in the teen and tween center after school twice a week and works 25 hours a week at a job in Essex.

She also participates in the CHIPS’ Above the Influence meet up group and Adventure Orientation program every summer, and is currently joining the CHIPS’ community engagement committee and policy review committee.

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The Hinesdale plan, which doesn’t directly abut any homeowners, has proceeded with much less fanfare. One resident thanked the developers for reviewing the proposal with neighbors prior to an October meeting, and a staff report claims the building’s proposed façade “raises the bar for all future architectural design in the village center.”

The three-story building will house 28 one-bedroom market-rate apartments, including two studios, and offer retail and commercial spaces on the first floor. Site plans show a 10-foot buffer from the property line along Park Street, which the developers say will allow for street- and landscaping.

Parking remained the key issue during public comment for the proposal.

The initial design included underground parking, though a high water table there prohibits it.

The complex will offer 34 parking spaces: 28 for residents and five for visitors or shoppers, 2.5 spaces short of the required number for

noting it’s common for them to question her ideas and push back, as they would their own peers.

CHIPS is unique in having a mixed board, which includes five youth members, and really proves it can walk the walk as a youth advocate organization.

“That's really in our mission – to value youth and create leaders out of youth,” Sweat said.

Sweat is interested in creating a safe place for youth to “embrace” themselves, especially when they don’t feel safe in the classroom or at home.

“If they go to a place where they feel safe, they’re are going to be themselves, they’re going to be more willing to learn,” she said.

Now a senior at Essex High School, Sweat is drawn to the social sciences and psychology. She likes to dance, paint, draw, listen to music, edit small films and is currently learning the ukulele. She’s thinking about earning an associate’s degree from the Community College of Vermont after high school, then applying to a state university.

Asked if she considers herself a leader, Sweat said she doesn’t like to speak highly of herself.

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