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School budget up, taxes down New preschool program, state spending cap fuel savings

By COLiN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter The Essex Town School Board on Monday approved a $22.67 million budget — a 4.3 percent increase over the current fiscal year — to be sent to voters on April 12. Despite the spending increase, town residents can expect a 0.76 percent decrease on their property taxes. Two recent state laws account for this decrease: Act 166, which created a revenueproducing preschool program, and Act 46, which made changes in per pupil spending more relevant to property taxes than overall budget increases. Under Act 46, districts around the state were provided a threshold for spending per student, called an allowable growth rate. Currently, Essex Town’s per pupil spending is calculated at $14,139, explained Roger George, the district’s director of business and financial affairs.

The district was allotted a 1.96 percent increase on this spending before it would incur penalties, meaning the board could have increased spending per student to $14,416. For the upcoming fiscal year, the district will increase per-student spending to $14,160, still remaining $256 below the cap. After the high school’s tax rate is taken into consideration, town residents are expected to save about $20 per $100,000 of assessed land. Voters will also decide for the thirdstraight year on whether to approve a $125,000 deposit into the district’s capital reserve fund, bringing the fund’s overall balance to $251,000. The board highlighted a list of improvements to be made with the funds, the most significant of which is window replacement at Founders Memorial School, costing an estimated $136,000. Even though the reserve would push the overall budget increase to 4.9 percent, voters

would still see a tax decrease if the reserve fund is passed — about $13 per $100,000 of assessed land. Approximately 85 percent of the budget’s increase is the result of current employee salaries and benefits going up, according to George. Additionally, new expenses are projected for transportation — costs are up nearly $80,000 due to changes in the busing contract and another bus being added to the fleet. Two new staff positions — a half-time special education evaluator and a part-time algebra teacher — are also being added. The district’s budget allocation for preschool funding is also increasing by $158,000 in order to “support the community’s interest in Act 166,” George said. Offsetting some of these costs is the retirement of four teachers, along with a decrease in the finance administration salary, as George is set to work a more limited schedule next year.

Essex Town is also planning to receive about $295,000 more in state reimbursement from special education and transportation costs, and is carrying over a fund balance of approximately $300,000, which is a combination of budgetary savings ($62,811) and revenue in excess of the amount budgeted ($245,185) resulting from school operations in the 2014-15 school year. The district is also receiving an increase of $476,000 from the state education fund resulting from enrollment increases, most notably preschoolers from Act 166. “We’re serving lots of kids and lots of families, and that’s really exciting work,” Superintendent Mark Andrews said at school board’s Jan. 18 meeting. A public presentation on the budget is scheduled for April 4, while voters will decide on the proposal April 12 at Essex Middle School. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Many hands make light work Essex’s community lantern parade set for Feb. 12

By COLiN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

sea of handmade lanterns will flood the streets surrounding Essex High School on the evening of Feb. 12 as students and community members take part in the first “STREAM of Lights” parade. The parade is the culmination of nearly a year and a half of planning, according to Lisa Foley, an art teacher at Summit Street School and Thomas Fleming School. Ten

Carl Fung, 15, builds a spaceship lantern on Jan. 19 at Essex High School.

schools are participating in total, spanning the Essex, Essex Junction and Westford school districts. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m., while those participating in the event are asked to arrive around 4:30 p.m. Parking will be available at Gate F in the Champlain Valley fairgrounds, with a shuttle service going to and from the high school. The parade route will take participants down Educational Drive, onto Central Street and loop back to the high school via North Street. Refreshments will be provided, and a bonfire and singalong are planned for after the parade. Overseeing the lantern-making process is Vermont artist Gowri Savoor, who has been leading similar proceedings around the state since 2010, originating with Waterbury's annual River of Light parade. Savoor hosted a handful of lantern-making workshops for both students and community members, although due to the scale of this event — which will be the largest parade she's presided over in Vermont — she was unable to make it to each school. Instead, she passed her wisdom on to various teachers around the district who then helped students craft their lanterns. The designs are age appropriate, Savoor added, with older students given a little more creative license over their creations.

Kevin Kunker, 16, builds a lantern in the shape of Saturn on Jan. 19 at Essex High School. Students from Chittenden Central Supervisory Union and Essex Town School District are coming together for a cross-district STREAM of Lights lantern parade on Friday, Feb. 12 from 5-7 p.m. OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY

"It's just a really wonderful way to engage the community, to get people making art, collaborating and connecting with each other — which they do through the community workshops — and also just finding a way to celebrate in the street. There's something so beautiful and visceral about having a nighttime parade,” Savoor said. Foley agreed, believing that people think of winter as a long,

Incumbents, newcomers register for selectboard races By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter Two candidates are running to cover the remaining two years of Brad Luck’s term on the Essex Selectboard, while current board members Mike Plageman and Irene Wrenner are running unopposed for three-year terms. The deadline for candidates to file petitions to have their names appear on the Town Meeting Day ballot was Monday. The election is March 1. Luck resigned in December citing a conflict of interest with his position as director of Essex Junction Recreation and Parks in light of a planned discussion about merging the department with its counterpart in Essex Town. He remained on the board until this week to help complete budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year. Sue Cook, a current member of the Essex Energy Committee and volunteer with the Thoughtful Growth in Action initiative, will run against Varpilah Chase, an Essex High School graduate who last year ran for state representative. Cook is a technology project manager consultant and former IBM and Efficiency Vermont employee who has increased her community service since her children left home for college. She has lived in Essex for 20 years and recently completed a community leadership program at Champlain College. This will be her first run for elected office. Cook said her work on the Essex Energy Committee and Thoughtful Growth group has helped her develop relationships with current board members and town staff. It

has also brought her up to speed with the community’s latest land use planning efforts. “I think I can help bring the town together, move forward and take action where it is merited,” she said, adding that she has attended the selectboard’s budget deliberations for the upcoming fiscal year. Cook plans to launch a candidate website and distribute flyers throughout the community ahead of the election. Chase is a native of Liberia who grew up in Essex from a young age. He served in the U.S. Navy after graduating from EHS in 2004 and later graduated from the University of Vermont. He currently works for Aflac and is a volunteer coach with the EHS track team. Chase’s father teaches at Essex High School. He said his experience last March running for a seat in the Vermont House of Representatives gave him enough traction to continue to seek elected office. Chase ran as a Libertarian. “On the selectboard, you are one of the people who help guide where the town is going to go, as opposed to state representative, where you are just one of many voices,” he said, adding that his plans include a future run at a state-level position. Chase has begun a word-of-mouth campaign through the community, encouraging friends to register to vote and telling people about his candidacy. “A lot of people know who I am and understand my pedigree,” he said. For Wrenner, this will be her fourth term on the board. She has served since 2007. For Plageman, it will be his second. He has served since 2013.

dark and cold season. “What better way to ward off the angst of winter than by doing it with light and making these beautiful lanterns,” Foley said. The parade's theme is summed up with the all-encompassing tagline: “Across the Universe.” Savoor said the theme encourages unity and is one each participant can identify with: “the idea that we’re all under the same

sky.” This sense of togetherness has a heightened relevance in light of the approaching unification of the three participating school districts — a notion highlighted by Julian Bradshaw, a visual arts teacher at Essex High School. "I hope that people see we’re not separate, that we are one big

– See LANTERNS on page 2a

Essex Rotary to recognize outstanding community servants The Essex Rotary Club will honor five local residents for community service and dedication to living the Rotary motto of “service above self.” The group will be recognized at the annual Essex Rotary Service above Self Dinner scheduled for Feb. 17 at The Essex Resort and Spa. A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and a recognition ceremony to follow. The Essex High School Jazz Band will provide music throughout the evening. Zachariah Fike will receive the Rotary Service above Self Award for his tireless efforts to locate lost or stolen military medals of valor and return them to veterans or their families in order to Zachariah Fike honor their sacrifice to the nation. Fike is the Founder and CEO of Purple Hearts Reunited, which he founded in 2012. To date, more than 150 medals have been returned to military families. Fike currently serves as a captain in the Vermont Army National Guard. He has served in the military for 17 years with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He earned a Purple Heart in 2010 in Afghanistan and is a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He has also been awarded the Bronze Star. The Essex Rotary Club continues

to partner with local public service organizations to recognize one individual from each of the following organizations: Essex Rescue, Essex Junction Fire Department, Essex Police and the Essex Town Fire Department. Each award recipient must exemplify Rotary’s service above self criteria and demonstrate exemplary humanitarian service with an emphasis on personal service and helping others in our community. The recipient of the Essex Rescue recognition this year is Stephen Dunning. Dunning drives the ambulance for Essex Rescue and displayed heroic efforts in a local fire last April, saving Stephen Dunning the life of a resident trapped in her home. Dunning helps make Essex the kind of community residents are proud to live in through his consistent cheerful attitude and professional appearance. Raymond Weed from the Essex Junction Fire Department will also be honored. An assistant chief, Weed has been a member of the Essex Junction Fire Department for 40 years. He has filled every role within the department. He has been a member of the hazardous materials team, a training officer, maintenance officer and held

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James D. Donoghue

Longtime teacher and coach James D. Donoghue, 67, of Colchester and formerly of Essex died at his home Jan. 23, 2016 surrounded by his family. Donoghue taught social studies and English at Burlington High School for 37 years until his retirement in June 2011. He served as Student Council advisor and oversaw numerous programs, including taking students to Project Close-Up in Washington, D.C. and a multi-year student exchange program with Yaroslavl, Russia. He served as the elected president of the Burlington teachers union and as a union negotiator. Donoghue was a longtime official at high school track and field meets. Earlier, Donoghue taught and was a dorm parent at the former Pine Ridge School in Williston and at Marlborough Academy in Massachusetts. He also taught as an adjunct professor for the University of Vermont in the early 2000s. Donoghue coached several youth swim teams, including for the Lake Champlain Swim Club, Burlington Tennis Club, the City of Winooski, Quarry Hill Club and the City of Vergennes. He also founded and coached Twin Oaks Swim Team and later founded Green Mountain Aquatics. Over the decades, he was a mentor and friend to countless athletes, coaches, and families. He headed the St. Michael's College Men's Swim Team three seasons between 1984-87. Donoghue returned to head both squads (men and women) for an additional 12 seasons from 1998 until his retirement following the 2009-10 season. Donoghue's teams accrued 92 dual-meet victories during his time at Saint Michael's. His 15-year tenure leading the men and 12 years guiding the women was the longest head coaching stint in the histories of either program. His 44 wins with the men remain a program mark, and 14 event records set by his swimmers and divers remain school standards. Donoghue also was well known across northern Vermont for teaching Red Cross swim lessons and lifesaving certiﬁcation courses for several decades and spent summers running waterfronts at camps Kinya, Hochelega and Mah-Kee-Nac.

He was born Oct. 9, 1948 in Colchester, the son of John and Rosemary (Lynch) Donoghue, and the family soon moved to South Burlington, where he attended city schools. He graduated from Rice Memorial High James D. Donoghue School (1966) and St. Michael’s College (1970). He earned master's degrees in education and history from the University of Vermont. Donoghue is survived by his wife, Martha (Paterson) of Colchester; his three sons, Robert (wife Deborah) of Columbia, Md., Gregg (wife Emily) of Holliston, Mass. and John (fiancée Kate) of South Burlington; a daughter, Meghan (husband Michael) Bustamantes of Colchester; three grandchildren — Jack, Madeline and Jamie; as well as a sister, Mary Frances Collins of South Burlington; a brother, Michael (Ann Marie) Donoghue of South Burlington; and a stepmother, Faith Donoghue, formerly of South Burlington and now of Manitowoc, WI.; Also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Donoghue was predeceased by his brother, John W. Donoghue of Burlington and brother-in-law John Collins of South Burlington. Jim was brilliant, kind, brave, and generous. He positively touched thousands of lives through word, deed, and the occasional sarcastic comment. Jim will be remembered during the regular 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Jan. 31 at the St. Michael’s College chapel. Following the Mass, a "Celebration of Jim's Life" hosted by the family and college Athletic Department be held on campus in the Dion Family Center from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory may be made to the St. Michael’s College Swim Team, c/o Institutional Advancement, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester, Vt. 05439-0256. Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Service of South Burlington is assisting the family.

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community and that the arts are really important for bridging the different schools and the different ages; it unites everybody together,” Bradshaw said. Foley said the event has had much support from the districts' parent teacher organizations, as well as generous grants from Berlin Auto City, which helped purchase the required materials. That being said, parade organizers are

still in search of volunteers to help facilitate the event. “Many hands will make this a really wonderful and successful night,” Foley said. For more information, including what rooms students should gather in before the parade as well as a sign-up form for those looking to volunteer, visit www.ccsuvt.org/ across-the-universe-stream-of-lights.

STREAM of Lights Parade info WHAT: STREAM of Lights Lantern Parade-Across the Universe WHO: CCSU, ETSD, and Westford communities. Children must be accompanied by adult. WHEN: Friday, Feb. 12. Participants assemble at 4:30 p.m. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Essex High School and nearby streets WHY: To celebrate community, creativity and light! Bring out your glow! Children in 10 schools, community members and artists are putting on an amazing handmade paper lantern parade with artist Gowri Savoor to celebrate the unification of CCSU, ETSD, and Westford. Student drummers will keep the beat and we will have a sing along, a bonfire and refreshments. The event is free and open to the community. PARTICIPANTS Bring your lanterns. Arrive at EHS by 4:30 p.m. You will be directed to a classroom to collect your LED light and pole. Classrooms will be divided by school, but if you have children in multiple classes and schools, you may choose where to go. You will wait in the high school until a steward directs you to your place in the parade. You do not need to stay with your school. ROUTE The parade will leave from Essex High School at 5:30 p.m., parade down Educational Drive, go right onto Central Street, right onto North Street, and loop back to the high school. Family and friends are invited to watch. PARKING / RESTROOMS Leave plenty of time to park. Please consider carpooling or walking. Restrooms are in the EHS lobby. WHAT TO WEAR Please dress warmly. You will be outside for a while. Waterproof shoes, thermals, snow pants, gloves, hats, etc. Gloves are especially useful for carrying the bamboo pole. SUPERVISION Students must have a responsible adult accompany them on the parade route and at all other times. Students cannot be dropped off at the parade site to be met at the end. If a child gets separated from their adult, the EJRP hot chocolate tent will be a safe meeting spot. BACK AT EHS Hot chocolate will be provided by EJRP with cookies courtesy of the CTE Professional Foods students. Join the fun at the sing-along and warm by the bonfire. Return your pole to a volunteer or place it in a bin. The lanterns and lights may be taken home. LANTERN ETIQUETTE To make this a safe and fun event for everyone in the parade, please go over the following lantern etiquette with your child before the parade: No running with lanterns No swinging the lantern about No overtaking the band or the front. The band will set the pace. Hold the bamboo pole firmly with two hands, with the lantern out in front and not back over the shoulder. Please be aware of the people around you and hold your lanterns as high as possible, where it can be seen and enjoyed by all. Keep in tight formation and have fun.

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various line officer positions. He is consistently one of the top three responders to emergencies, responding to approximately 250 calls per year for the past 10-plus years. The recipient Raymond Weed from the Essex Police Department is Michelle Hodgson. Hodgson began her current role as an administrative assistant this past August, filling a vacancy created by unfortunate circumstances. She quickly and effectively filled a critical role, taking the initiative to expand her efforts well beyond expectations to improve operations in many ways. She has many talents and core values that make her Michelle Hodgson

most efficient. She holds an extremely strong work ethic and commitment to public service. Cpt. George Henry will be honored from the Essex Town Fire Department. Henry is affectionately George Henry known by everyone as “Big George” and currently serves as the EMS captain for the Essex Fire Department. As a registered nurse, he oversees the department’s medical first response and works closely with Essex Rescue and EMS District 3 to ensure the department’s program remains current and professional. In addition to answering calls for Essex Fire, Henry has also served as part of hurricane relief efforts to Haiti and is always looking for ways to help anyone in need. For more information about the awards and the Feb. 17 event, contact Rotarian Dave Johnson at mdjkiln@juno.com or 879-8863. — Staff report

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Essex Area Senior Center By PEGGY PEARSON

Anyone 50 years of age or older is welcome at the Essex Area Senior Center. Located at the Five Corners between the fire station and the Brownell Library, the Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 876-5087 or visit essexvtseniors.org. To make a reservation for the Senior Van call 878-6940. To register for any special activity, please contact Lou Ann Pioli, Director, at 876-5087.

hen we need help at the senior center setting up for special events, moving heavy objects, or carrying things up and down from the basement, we often beg for help from the teen center. We’re always grateful for their young muscles, strong legs, energy and good humor. So we were very happy to be able to help the teen center during Martin Luther King Day. The teen center organized more than 60 volunteers to work on community service projects. They asked the center to provide space and volunteers to work with teens preparing and serving lunch for all the volunteers. Brenda Rathe agreed to chair the event for the center and find volunteers. She arrived at the center before 8 a.m. and worked with seniors to set the tables and start preparing. At 10:30, 15-20 teens arrived to work with the seniors to help finish cooking. Brenda said, “I’m so impressed with the work ethic of those kids. All we did was tell them what they needed to do. They needed no guidance. When they finished one project, they asked me what to do next. They were great!” The seniors and teens worked in assembly lines making a taco casserole and dessert. One group sautéed hamburger and added taco seasoning, chopped up tomatoes and lettuce, and shredded cheese, while the other group prepared apple crisp. “There was no arguing. Everybody was laughing and doing their thing. You could see from the expressions on their faces they were all enjoying themselves, and the

people who ate the lunch seemed to like it,” Brenda said. “It was a lot of fun!” Many sincere thanks to all the teens. We enjoyed working with you all! Thanks also to the senior volunteers: Cathy Burke, Mary and Stan Caroll, Martha DiMaggio, Randy Forguites, Renata McGrath, Anne Towle, and especially to Brenda Rathe. We also heartily thank Mary Kay Dennison and Therese Lessard from the Brownell Library and Diane Ferguson, Marie Kay, Adrienne Hanson, Eliza Kuchuk and Matt Whalen from CHIPS. What a fantastic day! Congratulations to Ann Benoit, who took first place, and Mike McKenzie, who came in second at the cribbage tournament Jan. 17. There’s something to be said for beginner’s luck — it was Ann’s first time playing in a tournament. Mike is well-loved as one of the senior van drivers, and we thank him for his generosity. Thanks also to Mary Carroll for doing a great job organizing the cribbage tournament. In the past, the center has provided a room for AARP volunteers to help people prepare their income taxes. Because we offer more programs for seniors every day, we no longer have any room open for tax preparation. A volunteer will be available at St. James church on Wednesdays during tax season. The center will soon begin some renovations. We’re replacing the carpet in the great room with a non-skid laminate flooring and making other needed improvements. We’ll try to do the work with a minimum of disruption to our normal activities. Stay tuned!

Pack 635 Cub Scouts practice folding the flag.

By KEviN LAvERTY About 40 boys dressed in Cub Scout uniforms stood silently around the fire. Pack 635’s Fall Fellowship Campfire was coming to a close, only one item left on the program. The flickering light played across the boys’ faces as they listened intently, you could even see moist eyes among the crowd. “The flag should be treated with respect when it’s flying, and it should be treated with respect when it’s being retired,” the speaker stated. Flames danced in the night as the boys thought about how they could do this. The speaker then quoted from the American’s Creed by William Tyler Page: “it is my duty to my country to love it [and] respect its flag.” A burst of Intense orange rose from the fire as two Cub Scouts placed remnants of a U.S. flag into the fire. The Cub Scouts and their families present had the opportunity to witness a flag retiring ceremony. Though U.S. flags surround us, especially during this time of year as we head into

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President’s Day and prepare for a year of presidential primaries, many people never have this opportunity to reflect on the importance of the flag as a symbol of the United States of America. U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, § 8 tells us “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.” Thinking in this way certainly makes us look twice at how we use the flag. This was evident to many of the Cub Scouts as they filed away from the fire that night. Maybe the soft crackle of the flames on a cool autumn evening made them thoughtful or the feeling of fellowship made them grateful for their community. Perhaps they were pondering the verses of “America the Beautiful” they had just sung or thinking how this particular flag flew over Essex Elementary School while they were students there. One Cub Scout, a second-grader, found himself moved to tears. This pure and innocent reaction would have touched even the most

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This year, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Essex CHIPS/teen center, the Brownell Library and the Essex Area Senior Center collaborated to bring teens and seniors together. The teens were involved in service projects in the morning at the teen center, the library, the fire station and the senior center. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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jaded of hearts. “The boys did a great job,” one parent remarked, “ I was impressed by their poise. They made it a truly moving experience.” The boys felt this, too, you could see it in the way they held themselves just a little bit taller. They had the chance to give back to their community, a chance to do important work. A Cub Scout pledges to do his duty to his country and these boys did just that. A flag is ready for retirement if it has become frayed around the edges, is torn, soiled beyond cleaning or “in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display” (U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, § 8). If you have a flag that needs retiring, please contact Pack 635. Leadership can be reached through email at pack635@ gmail.com. Pack 635 will arrange to pick up your flag and let you know when the retirement ceremony will be. Be sure to include a note about the history of the flag and where it’s flown so it can be included in the ceremony.

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Immigration is the key to our future By Tom Torti My parents were the children of immigrants who, like the many millions they joined, came to this country at the turn of the last century seeking a better life and leaving behind the poverty and despair of their homelands. Like those who preceded them from Eastern and Western Europe, they were not warmly welcomed by the more established population. Lest history be forgotten, Italian-Americans, especially those from southern Italy and Sicily, were considered to be among the “dark” races and were targeted by the Ku Klux Klan in the South and by bigoted business owners across the country. They were pulled out of jails and murdered, lynched in New Orleans, driven from their farm lands and forced into the most dangerous jobs in order to fuel America’s expansion. They lived in the urban ghettos and cold water flats. They were called dagos, guineas, grease balls and wops and were all assumed to belong to “the mob.” They wore funny clothes, spoke a different language and many were illiterate. In spite of the hatred, bigotry and racism they faced, Italians and their immigrant counterparts from other countries labored at jobs that no one else would do hoping to make a better life for their children and believing that acceptance would finally come. Today, as we enter the second half of the second decade of the 21st century, we largely forget their struggles and prefer to view history though a lens that celebrates their accomplishments in the arts, science, business and technology. We are properly embarrassed by our treatment of those we now simply call “Americans.” So, excuse me if I find the debate swirling around new Americans and the acceptance of Syrian refugees a bit curious and disingenuous. Since the 1980s, when Vermont began opening its doors to refugees from Southeast Asia, through the ’90s, when we welcomed survivors from the ethnic cleansing occurring in Eastern Europe, into the new century when the crisis on the African continent brought humans fleeing genocide, up through today as those from the Persian Gulf region and Middle East look for the United States to become for them what President Kennedy proclaimed America to be — “watchmen on the walls of freedom” — our state and our country lived up to the promise of the lady in New York harbor. The national rhetoric about terrorism and protecting our borders, the local rhetoric about too many languages being spoken in our schools and the need for immigrants to dress more like “Americans,” is nothing more than 21st century racist and bigoted code. It is no different than the speech and actions that greeted my grandparents’ arrival. We would not be who we are today without immigrants, and we can never, ever, be great if we allow this putrid vitriol to go unchallenged. Yes, we need to ensure that those who come to our country do not wish to destroy our way of life. We have always had that as a first principle. But, regretfully, we have not always and will not always be 100 percent successful. There have been violent anarchists — another word for terrorists — throughout our history. They have been long time new Americans, recent new Americans, indigenous people, and the children of the uber-wealthy. Their actions did not close our borders or cause us to build our own version of the Berlin Wall. Our country, our state and our economic way of life needs the life blood brought by immigrants as much today as in the past. All of us have an obligation to call out fear mongering for what it is and hold those who spew it to account. The last I checked, unless our ancestors predated Columbus, we all come from someplace else. Let’s not forget that we are a nation of proud immigrants. Tom Torti is president of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.

This year the Essex Community Historical Society is celebrating our 25th anniversary. All exhibits in the Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum will focus on those 25 years. As part of our military display, we are honoring the Essex men and women who have served in the Vermont National Guard and/or active duty military. Their names will be on a list displayed in throughout the year and then become part of a notebook to be kept at the Museum. If you or

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Bernard may have grown up in Burlington. He was married to an Essex women and was living in Essex when he enlisted. Eugene is buried in Milford, Maine, so his childhood may have been spent in Maine. He was living in Essex Center when he enlisted. Any and all information, memories and photos are wanted. Additional information on Bruce and Stewart is also welcome. Please e-mail grayann8@aol. com (put soldiers name in subject line).

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Rough juxtaposition I find it rather ironic that historic Lincoln Hall is getting a much needed renovation while still maintaining the village character, but at the same time a monstrous four-story building is being built on the opposite side of Pearl Street that is simply destroying our village identity. It is a blight on the eyes, and I am sorry the Village Trustees ever let this project start!

Peter Gustafson Essex Junction

Vermont’s retirement woes continue unchecked By David Coates

Vermont’s unfunded liability for state workers and teacher pensions and retiree health care benefits increased in 2015 by over $500 million. As of last June, these liabilities totaled $3.8 billion versus $3.3 billion in 2014, a 15 percent increase in one year. By contrast, Vermont’s economy grew at 2 percent over the previous year. This is a remarkable amount considering General Fund revenues are expected to be $1.7 billion this fiscal year. In other words, Vermont would have to dedicate over two years of revenues to just balance the amount due state workers and teachers. And this $3.8 billion is likely understated. For example, the discount rate used to value the earned pension benefits of the state workers and teachers is assumed to be around 8 percent. If the state were required to use the more conservative number, which the private sector uses, that liability would instantly grow to over $5 billion. The good news is that the state is now making the recommended Annual Required Contribution (ARC) for at least the pensions. But these payments are based on what is likely an understated unfunded liability given the questionable assumptions mentioned earlier. The annual increase in the state budget to pay the ARC

is 5 percent compounded. Again, not encouraging given the 3 percent revenue growth anticipated. This will continue to put additional pressure on other state spending priorities, leaving the Legislature to either cut programs or raise taxes. Now more bad news. With respect to the retiree health care benefits, the state is only paying the actual health care costs incurred and not paying the recommended amounts of $60 million annually. These are not being paid for the simple reason the state does not have the resources. This inaction guarantees the unfunded liability will continue to grow. I continue to offer up solutions to rein in this $3.8 billion-plus of debt the state has incurred, but for whatever reason it does not seem to resonate in Montpelier, other than with the state treasurer who has made multi-million dollar decreases to these liabilities since she took office. But, she can’t do it alone! My suggestions include offering all new state workers and teachers defined contribution plans (401k type, like the private sector) and eliminating retiree health care benefits for them as well. The state workers and teachers currently in the system retain their existing benefits. As this possibility becomes more remote with each passing year, voters must know that

more draconian changes will eventually need to be implemented. Interestingly, the unions don’t offer their employees the same benefits they demand from the state, namely a defined benefit pension plan. Why? My guess is for the same reasons we need to eliminate it at the state level: They are very expensive, pose great financial risk, and to pay for them the unions would have to raise dues (taxes) on their members. Because it appears that the unions have more influence with the majority of the General Assembly than the state’s taxpayers, I often wonder where legislators believe their fiduciary responsibility rests, with the unions or the taxpayers. I have been writing about this retirement tsunami for about ten years. A day of reckoning will come. As we have seen around the country, when the legislature is eventually forced to deal with this issue, it will have much more devastating impacts on Vermont’s economy (as it has had in other parts of the country) than by simply facing reality and making some necessary adjustments now.

David Coates of Colchester has served as an economic adviser to a number of governors of both parties and is a member of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors.

From the Statehouse

As is usual at the beginning of a Vermont Linda K. Legislative session, there is a lot of “pomp and Myers circumstance” in Montpelier with the Governor’s State of the State address, and then his budget address. The Statehouse is filled with people greeting each other after months away from the state capital. Dignitaries visit to hear the governor’s comments. Organizations that may have issues with state government show up to express their concerns inside and outside the Statehouse. It is all part of the opening of each session. The Legislature is again looking to see a balanced budget, but most of us hope to heed the letters from our constituents asking us to rein in spending and see if we can balance our budget without raising taxes. I hope we can do this for all the residents of Vermont. At the beginning of each session, the first money issue facing the Legislature is the Governor’s Budget Adjustment. This comes up every year to “true up” the current budget. In a few words, this is to make up for expenditures that were not anticipated when the FY 2016 budget was passed, or to fill fiscal holes that may have arisen due to a decrease in the state’s anticipated revenue. If you want to read the Budget Adjustment Bill, look for H.611 under Bills and Resolutions at www.legislature.vermont.gov. H.611 will have been brought to the floor of the House of Representatives on Jan. 26 and 27, and if passed will move on to the Senate. Another important issue immediately facing the Legislature is, as reported by Rep. Paul Dame last week, Act 46, the bill passed last session that placed a cap on school spending. Errors from the Department of Education in calculating what schools could spend, plus the difficulty schools are having in keeping under the cap, have led to attempts to amend Act 46. The Senate has already voted to repeal the cap, but the House Education Committee has been unable to agree on the Senate plan and come up with a plan of its own. As we left the Statehouse last week, a new plan

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someone you know served from 1991 to 2016 and would like to be included on the list, please email their names to grayann8@aol.com (put Essex 25th in subject line). Photos and articles are also welcome The historical society is also working a memorial book for the four Essex men (Bruce Baker, Stewart Lavigne, Bernard Ritchie and Eugene Treadwell) who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The book will include information and memories of their lives before they were deployed. As yet, we have not heard from anyone who knew Bernard or Eugene.

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from the House was being placed on the agenda for Jan. 27, so by the time you read this, school districts across the state may have some idea of what their spending plans will mean to their residents. The governor’s proposed budget, presented to the full Legislature on Jan. 21, calls for a General Fund budget of $1.53 billion, a 3.1 percent increase over the FY2016 recommended budget adjustment. In the past few years, state budgets have increased at about 5 percent, while revenue has come in at about 3 percent. I know, and you know, that you can’t, or shouldn’t, spend more money than you have coming in. The FY2017 budget proposed by Gov. Shumlin seems to be more frugal than past years, but the state’s economists have also noted that the state may be facing some revenue downgrades, uncertainties in the global economy, and taxes not coming in as expected. Medicaid, which is a health program for families and individuals with low income and limited resources, is eating up a large amount of state funds. Approximately 200,000 Vermonters are on Medicaid, and there is a constant need to find funding for the program. The state is currently facing a $68 million Medicaid gap, and to help pay for some of the needs for FY2017, the governor has proposed a two percent additional tax on independent doctors and dentists. The governor says this will garner an additional $17 million for the state and will enable the state to get an additional $20 million in Federal funds, but I can’t help but think this tax will be passed on to patients, and I see this as an issue this year. The Vermont Department of Finance and Management has published a Fiscal Year 2017 Executive Budget Summary. If you want to read more about what the governor has proposed, visit http://finance.vermont.gov/ state_budget/rec. I continue to serve as vice chair of the House Corrections and Institutions Committee. Last week we received the Capital Budget Adjustment from the governor, and to my surprise, many of his suggestions for changes to the FY2016-2017 Capital Bill we approved last year are reasonable. Funding for the Capital Budget comes from bonded money, and the high bond ratings of the state by the national bonding agencies — the highest in New England — makes Vermont’s bonds an especially good buy for those interested. Corrections issues in the state are ongoing. The governor has proposed closing the St. Johnsbury Work Camp as a way to save money. But the state is still housing over 200 inmates in a facility in Michigan due to a lack of prison beds in Vermont. Closing a correctional facility in Vermont does not seem to be a way to get those in Michigan back to Vermont. I anticipate a lot of discussion on this issue. I am sure many of you will have questions about what is going on in Montpelier in the next few months. I will be happy to answer any of your questions as time permits. I look forward to hearing from you with your questions and concerns. You can call me at 878-3514 or you can email me at: lmyers@leg.state.vt.us, or lindakmyers@comcast.net. I will get back to you as soon as I can. I appreciate the faith you have in me to represent you in Montpelier, and I will work diligently to keep the trust you have given me. Linda Myers represents Essex Town in the Vermont House of Representatives.

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MALL WALKING WITH THE ESSEX AREA SENIOR CENTER. Feb. 1, 8:15 to 10 a.m. Take your first strides toward improved health and mobility. Already a walker and want to join for the social aspect? This program is designed to get you moving no matter the weather outside, have you meet new people and window-shop at the same time! Registration includes a helpful walking tool for new participants. Transportation is included; we will depart the senior center at 8:15 a.m.

PUBLIC SKATE. Rentals and sharpening available. Jan. 31, 2-5:30 p.m. The Essex Skating Facility offers several community programs and services to the public. Times and availability may be limited, so please call ahead.

DOG COMMUNICATION IN THE HUMAN WORLD. Memorial Hall. Feb. 1, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what your dog is saying when they bark, wag, shake or yelp? Can a growl actually be a good thing? Is a tail wag always a friendly invitation? This fun, informative multi-media presentation will demystify dog communication, reveal some common dog-human misunderstandings, and explore how dogs and humans relate to, and work with each other. Deb Helfrich. Free.

New year, new you How to successfully reach your goals By REN COLLiER It’s that time of year! People flocking to gyms everywhere seeking to finally lose that extra weight after the holidays are done. This happens every year and, sadly, most people end up quitting after just a few weeks. Between 40 and 50 percent of people in the United States make New Year’s resolutions each year, and 25 percent of them don’t make it through the first week, according to the Washington Post. So how do you keep yourself from becoming a statistic? The answer is surprisingly simple. However, it’s so simple that people tend to disregard it and continue on their search for the magic secret to success. Let’s get real for a minute. If you’re serious about setting and reaching your goals, you need to first understand why these goals are important to you. Let’s use the example of weight loss. One may say they want to lose weight because they want to “be healthier.” While this is by no means the wrong answer, it’s not what we’re looking for. If one were to say, “I want to lose weight so I can play with my kids without feeling like I’m going to pass out,” now, we have something. This kind of answer will keep you motivated throughout the entire process. A goal must also be specific and have a deadline. If your goal is to lose weight, how much do you want to lose? Having a deadline will motivate you to stay on track. We see this all the time. People who have a wedding coming up often lose weight to look good on their big day. Write your goal down and keep it somewhere visible so you can see it every day. Once you know why your goals are important to you, you need to form a strategy. A strategy is a plan you put in place to know exactly what steps you need to take to eventually reach your goals. There is no winging it here. How do you come up with the right strategy? One idea is to speak to someone who has had previous success with a similar goal. This could be a friend, family member, or ideally an expert in that particular field. Attempting to accomplish something is much easier with the guidance of someone with knowledge and experience. Consistently putting yourself in an

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environment that supports what you’re looking to accomplish will exponentially improve your chances of success. In terms of weight loss spending time at the gym or hiring a personal trainer are a couple of examples. It can be easy to overwhelm yourself by making a sudden, drastic change. All too often people want the results now! They are so ready to dive in with both feet that they get burnt out before any change ever takes place. A much more effective way to go about forming a new habit is to make one small change at a time. Using our weight loss example from earlier, one would begin by going to the gym a couple of times a week for an hour. This alone could produce some results right away. The next step could be to start eating one serving of vegetables with each meal. These small habits can lead to big changes. Imagine how much of a change you could make if you added one new habit to your life a month for an entire year. While everyone else is trying to change everything at once and burning out only to start at square one again, you’re making steady changes that will last a lifetime. Last and most importantly, you have to stay committed. Having the courage to consistently show up and put your best foot forward are the most essential keys to success. No magic pill will ever beat good old-fashioned hard work. In an age where we are used to getting something immediately, we have lost sight of how the most important things in life take consistent effort to achieve. You need to show up day in and day out to reach your goals. And you also need to make sure you’re putting in a solid effort each and every time. There may be days where you don’t feel like it, days you think it’s just too much work. You may also have setbacks, times where you fail to make progress. In these moments you need to pull out that little piece of paper that you wrote your goal down on and use the reasons why you wanted it in the first place to fuel you. If you follow these few simple steps, you will be able to achieve anything you want and sustain them for a lifetime. Ren Collier is a certified personal trainer at the The Edge. He can be reached at RenC@edgevt.com.

The Essex Reporter • January 28, 2016

Essex Area Religious Directory

C ALEnDAR 28 Thursday M.A.G.I.C.: Masculinity and Gender Identity Conversation. Participants of any

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and all gender identities gather for a casual discussion on a wide variety of topics ranging from inequality to language, media and food. Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Information: 370-5369.

Bingo. Open to the public. VFW, Essex Junction, 6-9 p.m. Information: 878-0700.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- (Fundamentalindependent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH- Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, 8787107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30 a.m. www.cmcvermont.org. DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www.daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail. com Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney.

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. Associate Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School meets weekly at 10:15 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, Sundays 11:30 -1 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, Sundays 5 - 7 p.m. 5th/6th Grade Youth Group, 1st Sunday of the month 11:30 - 1 p.m. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 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 Senior Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction. 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Come explore what God might be offering you!

Pie for Breakfast. The Cambridge Area

Author Visit: Tim Brookes. In a special an-

niversary appearance marking 10 years since the original edition of The Driveway Diaries was published, Tim will read from two books, “The Ghosts of Good Intentions” and “The Driveway Diaries, Second Edition.” 2-4 p.m., Essex Free Library.

Landing series presents the Jim Hensendirected, 1986 family adventure classic, “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly and Toby Froud. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations beneﬁt a local charity. Contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding. com/movies.

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professional musicians performing Irish, Scottish, Quebecoise and Appalachian music on bagpipes, whistle, drums, ﬁddle and hammered dulcimer. A lively musical evening for all ages. Free parking and handicap accessible. Good Shepherd Church, Jericho, 7-8:30 p.m. $12 adults; $10 students; kids under 13 free. Information: www.goodshepherdjericho.org/ events/

5th Annual Meet the Artist, Groundhog Day Gala. Grand Isle Art Works and

Café, will be hosting this mixer giving the visitors the opportunity to tour the gallery; enjoy hors d’oeuvres and meet many of the artists whose work is displayed and is for sale. . A Groundhog Day drawing for a grand gallery gift will also be held. Grand Isle Art Works and Café, Grand Isle, 5:30 p.m. Information: http://grandisleartworks.com/meet-the-artist-night/

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of the LGBTQA community gather to bond over books, coffee, art and more at this casual hangout. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Information: 860-7812. be hosting a closing artist’s reception to recognize the photographers with work represented in the gallery’s “Seities and Selves” exhibition, a show of self-portraits. The public is invited. Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction, 3-5 p.m.

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Shape and share life stories. Prompts trig-

ger real-life experience stories, which are crafted into engaging narrative and shared with the group. Free and open to all adults. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Contact: 878-4918.

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting

of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 651-5012.

Tuesday

CVAA Community Meal. CVAA will be hosting a community lunch at Ray’s Seafood. This lunch is available to anyone 60 years of age and older and a spouse of any age. There is a suggested donation for each meal. Ray’s Seafood, Essex. Check-in

Wednesday Essex Junction’s Brownell Library: A Free Lecture Presented by Vermont Humanities Council. Actor and writer David Mills will offer a dramatic performance of Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes’ work at Brownell Library in Essex Junction on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. The performance, “An Evening with Langston Hughes,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit Essex Junction First Wednesdays listing at www. vermonthumanities.org/ﬁrst-wednesdaysessex-junction/

puter and TV. Come try the new coloring book trend that is helping adults, beneﬁt from the quiet Zen that a coloring session can bring. Books and color pencils are provided. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 878-4918 or www.williston. lib.vt.us.

Ongoing Children’s Breakfast. First and Third Satur-

day of each month. `The Grace United Methodist Church will be offering a free breakfast for children ages K-5, though all children are welcomed. Crafts, Songs, Bible Stories, and Games. No registration needed, parents can stay and have coffee. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Information: 878-8071 or ejgraceumcsudayschool@ gmail.com.

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Artists Reception. Darkroom Gallery will

ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH - 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Father Charles R. Danielson, Parish Priest. Weekend Masses: Saturday-4:30 p.m., Sunday-8:30. Daily Masses: Check with www.stthomasvt. com or call 899-4632.

Movies at Main Street Landing: “Labyrinth.” The Movies at Main Street

Rotary is once again sponsoring a Pie for Breakfast Event. All of the money raised supports the many activities of the Rotary Club. There will be a good variety of pies to choose from. Admission/donation will get “all you can eat” pie and bottomless coffee. Cambridge Elementary School, Cambridge, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 or donation. Information: rotarycambridge.org

LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - 1037 South Brownell Road, Williston ,VT 05495. A Living Hope.... a Loving God. 862-2108 | Livinghope@aol.com | www. livinghopevt.org 9:00 a.m. Children and Adult Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Service.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, 878-5997 - Administrator: Rev. Charles Ranges. Masses: Saturday 4:30 pm and Sunday 9:30 am. Confessions: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:00 pm or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

10:30 a.m. and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Information: 865-0360.

Saturday

Sunday Coffee Mix and Mingle. Members

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) 802-878-4014 www. stjamesvt.org The Rev. Ken Hitch v office@stjamesvt. org 8:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II (no music) 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 9:20am Adult Ed: Bible Study 10:15 am Godly Play.

buffet Dinner compete with cheese tortellini with pesto, penne with Alfredo sauce, spaghetti with garlic sauce, shells with meat sauce, homemade meatballs and more, featuring Lucy and Gloria’s famous pasta sauce. There will be a salad bar and brownie sundae bar to top it all off. The dinner will beneﬁt the World Youth Day pilgrims to Krakow, Poland from St. Thomas Parish. All are welcome and cost is by donation. St. Thomas Church, Underhill Center, 4-7 p.m.

be hosting a feast ﬁlled with Nordic food staples. Cheese, herring, brats and more are on the menu. Colchester’s Mead Hall at Groennfell Meadery, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 497-2345.

HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule, Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00am - St. Lawrence, 11:00am - Holy Family, 7:30pm - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page http://www.hfslvt.org.

MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). 899-2558.

ITALIAN BUFFET DINNER. Join us at St. Thomas Church for a Italian

Nordic Food Feast. Groennfell Meadery will

ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. Service at 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. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 878-8304.

Friday

Thursday

Community Soup and Bread Supper. The

Covenant Community Church will be hosting its monthly soup and bread supper. Eat in or take-out options available. Stay to eat with family and friends or pick up to take home. There will be a variety of soups, breads and a sweet dessert. Covenant Community Church, Essex/Jericho line, 4:30-7 p.m. Donations accepted. Contact Steve: 879-4313.

Harry Potter Book Night: A Night of Spells. On Harry Potter Book Night: A

Night of Spells, Phoenix Bookstore will be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable stories andintroducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. Young wizards, witches and Muggles will be treated to an evening of games, activities, readings and quizzes. The store will be transformed into the world of Harry Potter and specials inspired by some of the scrumptious wizard foods in the books will be served. Phoenix Bookstore, Essex, 6 p.m. Free. Information: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111.

Mandarin Chinese Class. The Agape Com-

munity Church invites language enthusiasts to practice the Chinese dialect spoken throughout northern and southwestern China. Agape Community Church, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Information: http://www.burlingtonagape.org/

Looking Ahead Wafﬂe breakfast. On Saturday, Feb. 6,

Hinesburg Nursery School will host its 18th Annual Waffle Breakfast and Silent Auction, from 8 – 11 a.m. in the Hinesburg Community School cafeteria. This year’s event will also feature kids activities, face-painting and horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting; $5/person for sleigh rides; 2 and under are free). Breakfast costs $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 2-12. Tots under 24 months eat for free. Proceeds benefit Hinesburg Nursery School, a nonprofit parent cooperative preschool. For more information visit www.hinesburgnurseryschool.org.

Westford Music Series. Two talented young

performers, Katie McNally and Neil Perlman, will be the featured artist for the February Westford Music Series in collaboration with Young Vermont Traditions, on Sunday, Feb. 7 at the UCW white church from 4-5 p.m. Free will donation, For more information call Marge Hamrell at 802-879-4028.

pen on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Information: www.essexartleague.com.

Craft Connection. Come to the Essex Alliance

Church community as women gather for a time of crafts and fellowship. Twice a month, Wednesday evenings. Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Contact Deb: 2382291.

Essex Eats Out Community Meals. Essex Eats Out seeks to build community connections by providing healthy, free meals in a warm, safe and inclusive atmosphere. Meals will be served: ﬁrst Friday at First Congregational Church; second Friday at Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Center; third Friday at St. James Church; fourth Friday at Essex United Methodist Church; and ﬁfth Friday when applicable at St. Pius X Church. 5:30-7 p.m. each week. Transportation is available. Call Dawn Thursday by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit: 878-7622. Information: essexeatsout@gmail.com or www.essexeatsout. org.

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNSBC will answer questions about prostate cancer surgical procedures. Plus, general discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Second Tuesday of each month. Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 274-4990.

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group. Intersti-

tial cystitis (IC) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, and urinary frequency/ urgency. This is often misdiagnosed and mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. We are building a Vermont-based support group and welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call (802) 899-4151 for more information.

Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their

imaginations with recycled crafts. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:15-5 p.m. Contact: 865-7216.

Burlington Writers Workshop. A free writing

workshop for all Vermonters. Meets every Wednesday in downtown Burlington. Free and open to the public. Participants must register at meetup.com. More info: www. burlingtonwritersworkshop.com.

Cell Phones For Soldiers. Local residents

can support these collection drives by donating their old cell phones at A. W. Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Essex Junction, or at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261.

Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part

harmony chorus group seeks additional women to sing in their holiday performances. Meetings are Monday nights. The Pines, Aspen Drive, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 655-2174.

Community Wellness Day. Practitioners offer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior. Contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 870-0361.

English As A Second Language Classes.

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C ALEnDAR Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/ advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 865-7211.

Family Support Group. Outright Vermont holds support group meetings for family members of youth going through the process of coming out. One Sunday evening and one Wednesday morning each month at Outright Vermont. Contact: 865-9677.

Italian Conversation Group. Open to all interested in learning/hearing the Italian language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 654-2536.

Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth through 5 years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Essex Parks and Rec: 878-1342.

VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact:

651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.

Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.

Essex Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meetings

are held on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. at The Essex. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill.

Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex, 1 p.m. Information: 876-5087.

Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This conﬁden-

tial 12-step recovery program puts faith in Jesus Christ at the heart of healing. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, co-dependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues and overcoming abuse. All those 18 and older are welcome. Sorry, no childcare. Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., sessions begin at 7 p.m. Information: recovery@essexalliance.org or 310-9062.

Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts ages 50 and over at the Essex Junction

Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. New players are always welcome. Free to members of EJSC, others pay $1 per day. Membership at EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age and older and is $12 per year. Contact: 876-5087 or Lpioli@essex.org.

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Movie Matinees. Colchester Parks and Recre-

ation offers movie matinees on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Popcorn and coffee will be provided. Movies begin at 1 p.m. Free. 781 Blakely Road, Colchester. Information: 264-5640.

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Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex

offers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over the age of 50. The session begins with a warm up, stretching exercises, then strength training using Hammer Strength equipment with guidance. The class ends with a relaxing stretch and cool down, and participants are welcome to use the cardio machines before or after if they wish. HammerFit Gym, Essex, Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. $5. Information: 878-0444.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 28 Shelburne Farms Cheese Talk and Tasting. Get an inside look at this world-class farm’s cheese production, and sample various kinds of cheese. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 6-7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 29 Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Maggie’s Fiber Friday for Adults. Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room. She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if you’d like. If you wish to contact Maggie: 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 30 American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training. Learn to be the best babysitter on the block! Gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation. Registration required. Please call 879-0313. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Author Visit: Tim Brookes. In a special anniversary appearance marking ten years since the original edition of “The Driveway Diaries” was published, Tim will read from two books, “The Ghosts of Good Intentions” and “The Driveway Diaries Second Edition.” Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 2 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 1 AARP Free Tax Prep Help. For taxpayers with low and middle incomes, especially those age 60 and older, Tak and Dorothy Ng, AARP foundation certified tax preparers, will offer 45 minute appointments. Call 878-6955 or drop by the library’s Circ. Desk to schedule an appointment. Available until April 7. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15 a.m., 10am, 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. MPH. Middle School Planners and Helpers meet to view pictures of their Story Book Tea Time and to plan their next event: The Spelling Bee. Newcomers welcome. Snacks served. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Vermont Astronomical Society: A Lunar Library. Myths, Atlases, and Guides. Cathy James will bring her extensive library of books on the Moon and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each one. Please join Cathy as she shares her love of the Moon and all that has been written about it. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

DCF Group for Homeschooled Students. Each month, students in Grades 4-8 hear book talks from this year’s DCF list. Students keep a log and vote for their favorite to win the DCF Book Award in April. Group discussion is encouraged. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. GMBA Book Discussion for Homeschooled Students. High School GMBA Book Discussion for homeschoolers: Book Talk your favorite GMBA book on video. Voting in May. For Grades 9-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. First Wednesday: An Evening with Langston Hughes. In this dramatic rendition of Langston Hughes’ poems and short stories, actor and writer David Mills celebrates the life of the Harlem Renaissance writer. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4 AARP Free Tax Prep Help. For taxpayers with low and middle incomes, especially those age 60 and older, Tak and Dorothy Ng, AARP foundation certified tax preparers, will offer 45 minute appointments. Call 878-6955 or drop by the library’s Circ. Desk to schedule an appointment. Available until April 7. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15am, 10am, 10:45am and 11:30 a.m.

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Read to Daisy and Archie, Therapy Dogs. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Daisy and Archie love to listen to kids read. They are certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, Chair of Brownell Library Trustees. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:304:30 p.m. Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for babies and toddlers with an adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m.

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Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel stories, and early math activities for preschoolers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Tech Help with Clif. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new electronic devices and Clif will sit with you to help you learn more about them. Please call to make an appointment. Brownell Library, Mondays, Feb. 1 and Wednesday, Feb. 3, 12-1 p.m. Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, Red Clover Group for Homeschooled Students. Each month, students in Grades K-3 read two titles and do activities with one of this year’s Red Clover Award Nominees. Voting takes place in April. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m.

Drop-in Knitting Group. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome. Essex Free Library, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Creative Writing Club. First Wednesday of each month, for ages 9 and older. Let your imagination soar as you write your own stories and poems using prompts, games and other writing exercises. Essex Free Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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F OOD PUT SOME NEW

twists

ON CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE

ew things are more comforting than sitting under a warm afghan and sipping a mug of steaming hot chocolate when cold wind and snow are blowing outside. Hot chocolate seems tailormade for chilly winter evenings, providing the perfect indulgence while watching a favorite holiday film, entertaining friends around the holidays or warming up after a day spent building snowmen. The terms “hot chocolate” and “hot cocoa” are used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different beverages. Hot chocolate is made from shaved solid chocolate, which contains both cocoa and cocoa butter. Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, which alone does not constitute full chocolate. Either drink can be delicious and many people prefer one over the other. While traditional hot chocolate is a favorite for many, there are ways to make this beloved beverage more unique. By experimenting with flavor combinations, hot chocolate can become new again each day. The following are some flavorful

ingredients you may want to try to spice up your next cup of hot chocolate. • Caramel: Pair a rich, dark or semisweet hot chocolate with a swirl of caramel. The caramel will add sweetness and extra creaminess to the blend. • Peppermint: Peppermint and hot chocolate can make for an interesting contrast. The cooling nature of peppermint works nicely with the heat of hot chocolate, imparting a wonderful aroma as well. Melt a candy cane or mint from a restaurant in the mug and enjoy. • Nutmeg: What nutmeg does for eggnog it also can do for hot chocolate. Nutmeg offers that earthy bite that calls to mind long days baking in the kitchen. • Chile powder: Chile can add a little kick to hot chocolate that works surprisingly well. Add just enough to offer a little tingle of residual heat at the back of your throat. This concoction also may help clear up a case of congestion or the sniffles.

Baked treats worth the effort Baked goods can take some time to prepare. But as many baking enthusiasts know, the results are well worth the effort. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Pistachio Honey Rolls” from Marguerite Marceau Henderson’s “Small Sweet Treats” (Gibbs Smith).

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• Coffee: Add a splash of coffee to the hot chocolate for an instant boost of caffeine and some mocha flavoring. • Whipped cream: Create the flavor combination of a chocolate cream pie with a generous dollop of whipped cream. For a truly rich flavor, make a batch of fresh whipped cream, which will also thicken the hot chocolate. • Coconut milk: Invoke the tropics by substituting coconut milk for regular milk. You may feel like you’re on your own private island.

• Liqueur: Enhance hot chocolate with your favorite liqueurs. Orange and raspberry flavorings work well, or try a creamy spirited beverage, like Kahlua or Irish cream. • Marshmallows: Of course one of the simplest ways to dress up hot chocolate is to fill the mug to the brim with sweet marshmallows. Put a different spin on hot chocolate with various add-ins. The combinations and possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

• Peanut butter: Few people can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Melt a spoonful of peanut butter into the beverage and enjoy.

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PISTACHIO HONEY ROLLS Makes 32 rolls Ingredients 2

cups shelled pistachio nuts

1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 16 sheets phyllo dough, rolled out and kept covered with a damp towel 4

tablespoons butter, melted

1⁄2 cup honey, warmed Directions Place the nuts, sugar, cinnamon and orange zest in a food processor and grind until nuts are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. Keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp towel after each sheet is used. Brush the sheet of phyllo with butter, top with another sheet of phyllo and brush with more butter. Lightly spread the sheet of phyllo into four strips lengthwise. Roll up each strip, starting at the bottom, and place on a Silpator parchment-lined baking sheet, seam-side down. Continue with remaining 14 sheets of phyllo and nut filling. Bake on the middle rack of a preheated 375 F oven for 15 minutes. While still warm, drizzle with honey. Allow to cool completely before serving. — MetroCreative

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B Section The Essex Reporter January 28, 2016

Tough stretch ahead for girls’ basketball

SPORTS

GiRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls’ hoop team got by a determined South Burlington team in the ninth annual Pink Zone girls’ hoop game 55-51 and stand 10-2 this winter. The Hornets are on a three-game winning streak. Point guard Mychaela Harton led the scoring with 15 points, while Olivia Duncan and Taylor Truax chipped each added 9. Essex pulled away late in the fourth period as the Rebs’ hot shooting kept them in the game. Big week facing Essex as its battles CVU and then hosts Rice. The JVs are also 10-2 as the girls’ easily beat the Rebels 59-15. They keep getting better with each game.

PHOTO | KYLE ST. PETER

The EMS and ADL girls’ cheerleaders and basketball teams participated in the festivities and fundraising. They played a well-matched, even game that had outstanding defense on both sides. EMS won 16-9. Eagle eighth-graders Emma Whitney, Noelle Lyon and Logan Pollard all scored four points. Key foul shooting from eighth-grader Izzy Mager and seventh-grader Jessie Rose helped push EMS to the victory. For the Chargers, Flynn Barcomb, Adrienne Noyes and Mary Finnegan played well in the loss.

EMS wins Pink Zone game

BOYS’ BASKETBALL The boys’ basketball team went 1-1 last week and now owns a 5-9 record. Early in the week, Burlington got the best of the Hornets 6042. Essex did more than rebound versus St. Johnsbury up in the Northeast Kingdom, and came away with a hard fought 42-37 win over the Hilltoppers. They have six games remaining in the regular season and play home and away this week against South Burlington and Champlain Valley. The JVs evened their record at 7-7 with two wins last week over the Seahorses and the ‘Toppers by scores of 48-26 and 51-48. In the first game, a strong second half propelled the Hornets to victory. Their hard work on defense made it tough for the Seahorses to get good looks. Robby Meslin led the team with 18, and Noah Eaton had 14. In the latter, another strong secondhalf effort guided the Hornets to victory over a previously 10-2 St. Johnsbury team. Down 11 at the half, they had an impressive team effort in the last 16 minutes. Essex inched within 7 after three quarters. Eaton led the Hornets with 13 (all in the second half), while Meslin added 12. Anthony Hope tallied 7 and Jordan Hines had 4 while sparking the defense in the fourth quarter.

The Essex Middle School girls’ basketball team poses on Friday before the annual Pink Zone game, which raises money for breast cancer research. The team moved to 10-2 on Friday after defeating Albert D. Lawton 16-9 in the game. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Essex cruises at state weight throw championships

GiRLS’ HOCKEY The girls’ hockey team defeated South Burlington 4-0 and tied Hanover 2-2 last week, now owing a sparkling 10-3-1 record. In their latest game in New Hampshire, the Hornets’ Molly Bruyns and Olivia Miller-Johnson scored for Essex. Vika Simons and Lindsay Hollowell stopped 38 shots. Three games this week vs South Burlington, Middlebury and Northfield — the last 2 at home.

The Essex High School weight throwers had a phenomenal outing on Saturday at the 2016 weight throw state championships, which were held in St. Johnsbury. Sophomore Breyer Sinor took home the boys’ weight throw state title, while for the girls, Hollie Parks and Molly Noel placed second and fourth, respectively. The scores will be added to the team scores after the rest of the state indoor track and field events are held this Saturday at Norwich.

BOYS’ HOCKEY The boys’ hockey team (8-3-1) is heating up nicely as we head toward February. The Hornets shutout South Burlington 4-0 and then traveled to New York on Saturday to beat Glen Falls 4-1. Goal scorers include Jonah Janero, Alex Giummo, Nick McGovern and Ryan Young. They play two away games this week at Champlain Valley and then Rutland on Friday afternoon.

From left, Essex’s Molly Noel, indoor track and field coach Adam Lacross, Hollie Parks and Breyer Sinor pose after Saturday’s state weight throw championships in St. Johnsbury. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Sports schedules Alpine skiing

Bowling

Nordic skiing

1/29 EHS vs. Slalom (@ Smuggler’s) – 9 a.m. 1/20 EHS vs. Giant Slalom (@ Smuggler’s) – 9 a.m.

1/30 EHS vs. Randolph, Enosburg – 10 a.m.

1/30 EHS vs. Essex Classic (@ Range) – 10 a.m.

Girls’ basketball 1/29 EHS vs. Rice – 7:30 p.m. 2/2 EHS @ St. Johnsbury – 6:30 p.m.

SPORTS SHORTS

he Pink Zone game was a huge success Friday evening. Sarah Arden and her staff did an outstanding job organizing and running the show as the Pink Zone made a ton of money for breast cancer. School went back to normal and so did sports. Games, meets and matches dominated the schedule. The same goes for this week. The first state championship of the winter will be determined this week as the track and field teams compete Saturday in Norwich. Actually, in a first for the sport, last Saturday teams participated in one event — the weight throw. Details are below.

Essex’s Elizabeth Goodrich, left, looks on as Erin Murphy goes for the layup over a South Burlington defender Friday night.

Boys’ basketball

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The girls’ basketball team capped off its third-straight win on Friday night at the annual Pink Zone game, downing South Burlington 55-51. All proceeds from the event are donated for breast cancer research. Taylor Truax and Olivia Duncan tallied nine points each, while Mychaela Harton led the Hornets with 15. Essex (10-2) has a tough road ahead following the victory; its next three opponents are all ranked in the Vermont Principal Association’s top-five. The third-ranked Hornets traveled to Champlain Valley (No. 1) on Tuesday in a game that concluded after The Essex Reporter went to print. They’ll then host Rice (No. 4) on Friday before taking on fifth-ranked St. Johnsbury on Tuesday.

1/28 EHS @ CVU – 7 p.m. 2/1 EHS vs. Spaulding – 7:30 p.m.

ALSO IN THIS SECTION:

Boys’ hockey 1/29 EHS @ Rutland – 4 p.m. 2/3 EHS vs. Rice – 8:15 p.m.

Girls’ hockey 2/1 EHS @ South Burlington – 4:20 p.m. 2/3 EHS vs. Middlebury – 4 p.m.

Indoor track 1/30 EHS vs. State meet (@ Norwich) – 1 p.m.

Wrestling 1/28 EHS vs. Vergennes, Mt. Mansfield – 6 p.m. 1/30 EHS vs. Winnicunnet Invitational (@ Hampton, N.H.) - 10 a.m. 2/3 EHS @ Spaulding – 6 p.m.

iNDOOR TRACK The indoor track team completed its regular season Saturday with a meet at Norwich. It was an abbreviated competition — not a big fan of that set-up — and saw the Hornets run, hurdle, jump, pole vault and relay a dress rehearsal for the 2016 indoor state meet next week. Highlights include first-place finishes from the boys’ 4x200m relay team; Madison Stephenson in the long jump; Chike Asanya in the 55m; Martin Thomas in the mile. Second-place finishes included Katie James 600m; Jenna Puleo 55m high hurdles; Sade Hankey high jump; while third-place results came from: James 300m; girls’ 4x200m relay; Kristen Potter (Milton); Tess Hastings in the long jump and Puleo in the triple jump. Following the Norwich meet, weight throwers from DI and DII traveled to St. Johnsbury for the 2016 weight throw state championships. This event needs an appropriate throwing cage for safety and protection — Norwich can’t handle the event. The University of Vermont had a college-approved cage while St. Johnsbury built one and has a field house to host the event. Essex sophomore Breyer Sinor defended his No. 1 seed in the state by tossing the 25-pound weight 52’

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Deadline for waterfowl blind removal nears

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department wishes to remind waterfowl hunters that their hunting blinds must be removed before Feb. 15 on Lake Champlain or May 15 on inland waters. State law requires removal of the blinds before these deadlines in order to protect natural areas and to prevent boating accidents after the ice melts. “Removal of the blinds and any posts that may be below the surface of the ice is important because of the danger they present when boaters are on the water in the spring,” said State Game Warden Colonel Jason Batchelder in a press release. Batchelder said wardens have recorded names and addresses of blind owners and will follow up with inspections.

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2” to capture the individual state title. St. Johnsbury went second, third and sixth, while South Burlington was fourth and fifth. On the girls’ side, Hornet seniors Hollie Parks and Molly Noel threw 33’ 3” and 30’ 9.5” to place second and fourth respectively. St. Johnsbury went first, third and fifth, while South Burlington took sixth. Other Essex state qualifiers who competed were Jeremy Brennen 30’ 10.5”; Keshon Peters 29’ 5.5”; Ben Slattery 26’ 9”; Michael Baker 26’ 6”; Ian Bennett 25’ 10”; Alistar Murphy 23’ 6”; Sean Williams 21’ 9”; Jackson Garrow 21’ 6”; Cassidy Reid 26’ 0.5”; Claudia Bearman 25’ 5.5”; Maria Campo 24’ 2”; Aubrey McKenna 23’ 8”; Alexa Walker 22’ 9”; Gabby Garza 19’ 11.5”; Charlotte Evans 19’ 11”; Chelsey Carlson 19’ 1” and Emily Singer 18’ 8”. Great job by all! WRESTLiNG The wrestlers finished sixth out of 24 teams this weekend at the Bob Benore Invitational in Vergennes. Congratulations to the following Hornets on their performances in the match: John Stawinski (first), Jack Carney (second), Ben Stewart (third) and Alex Rizvanov (fourth).

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NORDiC SKiiNG The Nordic skiers placed fourth (girls) and sixth (boys) in their Saturday meet. Chloe Lemmel-Hay placed second overall, while Feorra Leveillee was 15th and Emma Farrington 16th. Peter Feehan finished 12th. ALPiNE SKiiNG The alpine ski team placed fourth last week at a race at Cochran’s. GYMNASTiCS The gymnasts are back in action Wednesday for their senior night. This talented team is loaded with individual performers and depth, while reflecting the personality of its coaches and captains: Abbie Evans and Abby Gehsmann. MiSCELLANEOUS Denver beat New England in one of the most exciting AFC championship games in recent memory. We probably witnessed the final Manning-Brady match-up in the NFL. Though it lacked a ton of offense, it was a game to remember. The Panthers dismantled the Cards to advance to the Super Bowl and were immediately named the favorites. Lost some friends last week, as Jane Mendicino and Jim Donoghue passed away. Mendicino was most known for her work in politics, always keeping Essex’s best interests in her sight. I coached her talented daughter, Anne, on the track and field team in the ’80s. Donoghue was a fixture and most comfortable at any swimming pool. He coached countless swimmers both formally and informally. I was one of the latter as he gave me a crash Water Safety Instructor course that was both thorough and interesting. They both will be missed. Happy birthday wishes to ’92 grad and Junction resident Derek Kearns. Derek is a true friend who I can count on in all situations. He was one of our boys’ track and field captains his senior year, worked with me at the Maple Street Pool for years when Dave Neil was the recreation director years ago. His dad was a celebrity and a fixture in the center of Westford, running the Westford Market for years before retiring a couple of years ago.

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Essex Middle School’s Galaxy Team turned its studies inward Monday, Jan. 18, reflecting on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students were charged with a small, but notso-simple endeavor: to inspire positive social change through intentional actions and “non-actions”. Each student had two challenges: an action from which they would refrain, such as teasing, and an action they would perform, such as positive encouragements toward others.

important work in kindergarten No doubt, you have heard that kindergarten today is very different than it was years ago. Today kindergarten children learn to read, write stories with pictures and sentences, create projects on iPads, count to 100, and much more. Despite all these many academic changes, some things necessary to teach 5- and 6- year olds remain the same. Some important areas on the minds of kindergarten teachers this time of year are independence and social skills. Now that we are into winter weather, children are learning to take off and put on their many layers of clothing several times a day. The need to switch from boots to shoes means that many children are now learning to tie their own shoes. In addition to personal gear, children are learning to manage all their academic materials: books, binders, writing tools, math manipulatives, etc. So much to learn to keep track of. Socially, students are still navigating relationships with classmates. They are learning to solve conflicts appropriately and independently. Children are learning to manage their own emotions during these situations. Although there have been many academic changes in kindergarten over the years, some things have stayed the same: Kindergarten is a place to learn, grow and have fun together! By Beth Thayer & Betsy Synnott

Students later reflected about Dr. King’s tenacious social justice efforts after the exercise. “... It takes awareness, courage and a voice to have social justice. You need these things because you would have to have courage and a voice to be able to speak out.” — Sage “… It takes many things to create social justice. One thing it takes is perseverance. Even if there are people against you, you can’t just give up. It also takes courage. You have to be brave and strong.” — Katelyn “… To create social justice you need a soul that won’t break. A soul that thinks forward about its own kind and wants others to treat people better, even at its own expense.” — Luke “…I think what it takes to change something might be to be honest/truthful and to not be afraid of what your turnout might be.” — Aly

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Classroom highlight: On Friday afternoon Karen Seaman’s kindergarten class had a visit from several members of the Essex High School Chorus. Karyl Williams, who is a member of the chorus, has been interning in the Hiawatha music room for the past several months, and she organized this collaboration. We sang songs together, learned the dance “Alabama Gal” and then were treated to a few wonderful songs from the chorus members. We ended by teaching them the song “Peace Must be the World Smiling,” along with the sign language to accompany it. It was a very special time, and we hope our high school friends will come back. After-School Chess Team update: The first meeting of our After-School Chess Team went really well and everyone seemed to have fun. Jackie Hooker, a parent volunteer, took a few minutes before playing to practice how the pieces move along the board by being the pieces on the tiled floor in the hallway. The group of eight was just the right size for Hooker to be able to help each player. She would love to be able to have other children come to chess club as well. In order to do this, we would need another parent to volunteer. Please give Hooker a call, or call our school office, to let us know if you would be able to volunteer one afternoon each week. If we are able to secure another parent or two, we could expand the number of children on the chess team. Thanks everyone. Reminders: — STREAM of Lights Parade is on Feb. 12 — PTO Meeting is on Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

EMS students reflect on what Martin Luther King Jr.’s work means to them. PHOTO | LAURA PRATT

Essex Elementary School students Karsen Drury (left) and Tanner Murdough (right) stand in the coat area showing where all the many articles of needed clothing hang during the cold winter season. PHOTO | BETSY SYNNOTT

Fleming Flyer Fleming Geo Bee Finals — we have a winner: The top 10 students in both fourth and fifth grade competed in the Fleming Geo Bee Finals on Jan. 20. All Fleming students were invited to test their geographical knowledge in November by taking the Geo Bee screening quiz, and the top 10 students in each grade moved on to the semifinal grade level Geo Bee competition. Congratulations to fourth-grader Jonathan Tupaj for taking home the title of Fleming School Geo Bee Champion. All of our Geo Bee competitors did a great job preparing for this National Geographic Geography Bee competition, and Fleming School is very proud of our knowledgeable students. Gearing Up for the STREAM of Lights: Students continue to work on their lanterns for our district-wide lantern parade Feb. 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Essex High School. Our very large community is working hard to put all of the many pieces into place for a fun evening, and we are looking for volunteers. To learn how you can lend a hand to make this night a big success, head over to our website (http://fleming.ccsuvt.org/) and follow the link to our district’s information page. If you have a child in one of our schools, or if you live within our community, there are many ways you can help out. We look forward to this connected community activity. Winter instrumental Concert and PTO Bake Sale: Students have been practicing and preparing for their first instrumental showcase of the year. Join us on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. for an evening of beautiful music at Fleming School’s first instrumental concert by our band and strings students. Following the concert, the PTO will be hosting a bake sale to benefit the Principal’s Discretionary Fund (this fund allows the school to provide for a variety of student, family and staff needs). The PTO is asking the community to make baked good donations prior to the instrumental concert by dropping them off on your way into the school. The bake sale will open at the close of the concert. Please join us for this musical night of community events.

ADL Agenda Dear Families, All ADL students participated in an on-demand argumentative writing prompt a few weeks ago. The prompt asked students to take a position on whether technology is an enhancement or a distraction from student learning. Teachers read three articles aloud to students on this topic and then students took notes and highlighted evidence on their copies of the articles. From there, students had 90 minutes to review resources, draft an outline, write, and then edit their essays. This process is very similar to the ones students experience when they take state mandated assessments such as NECAP and SBAC. Then on Jan. 18 during our teacher in-service, ADL teachers spent the day learning how to score students’ argumentative writing. During our training on how to score the writing, teachers reviewed the rubric used to score, examined some benchmark examples of writing that had earned scores of 1, 2, 3 or 4 (4 being exceeding the standard), then practiced scoring a few essays before taking 10-12 student essays to score all by themselves. Eventually, the data collected from the essays will be entered into our student data system and will be shared with students. Overall, the experience generated lots of conversation about how this type of activity not only gives students some practice with on-demand writing, but also provides more consistency across the school as we evaluate student writing. We look forward to more opportunities to complete school-wide writing tasks to build our expertise in both instruction and assessment. Sincerely, Laurie Singer, principal

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ADL Band Winter Concert: The ADL Music Department is excited to present the ADL bands in concert Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Members of the ADL Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble will be on hand to play selections from various genres and time periods. The students rehearse between two and five times a week, during, before and after school to prepare for these programs. Their musical growth and talent is more evident as the year progresses and this concert promises to be exciting and enjoyable. We have plenty of room for any and all community members to join us, and we look forward to seeing you on Feb. 11. Save the Date: On March 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., the arts faculties of Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford schools will host the Annual Fine Arts Night, “Celebrating Creative Minds,” at Essex High School. This extraordinary production will feature visual art, music, theater and film created and performed by the talented youth from the following schools: Summit Street, Essex Elementary, Hiawatha, Founders Memorial, Thomas Fleming, Westford, Albert D. Lawton, Essex Middle School, the Center for Technology – Essex, and Essex High School. Please mark your calendars today, and don’t miss this wonderful evening celebrating the arts.

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YWP Writing Challenges

Young Writers Project is an independent nonprofit that engages students to write, helps them improve and connects them with authentic audiences. Each month, this newspaper presents the best local writing and photos that YWP receives. Here’s a sample of writing challenges for the new year. See the full list at youngwritersproject.org/prompts15-16. All students, Grades 3-12, are encouraged to join by starting an account at youngwritersproject.org!

Photo-Veggies.“Artisan” by Apionid. (Creative Commons license)

Moment. Use this phrase in a story: “Never forget this moment, my child,” the old man said … Alternate: PhotoVeggies. Some people like their vegetables to look just so … Use the photo above, “Artisan,” by Apionid to tell a story. (Creative Commons license.) Due Jan. 15

Connection. You open a love letter that isn’t addressed to you, and the writer seems so familiar it’s as if the letter was written just for you. What goes through your head? Do you write back? What do you say? Alternates: Ad. Create a commercial advertising any product, real or made up. Really sell it! Add a sketch of the ad or product if you like!

Myth. Invent the wackiest urban myth you can think of. Alternate: Love. They said I shouldn’t love you, but I couldn’t help myself… Why? And what happens next? Due Jan. 29

School. What is the best thing and the worst thing about your school? Suggest a practical solution to fix the negative. Be proactive. Take charge! Alternates: Sound-Typewriter. Listen to the sound in this challenge and use it to inspire a story OR use this sound clip and add others to create a soundscape; OR General: Send us your best work of any category or type that you’ve created in or out of school. Due Feb. 12

OR Sound-Ice: Listen to the sound in this challenge and write the story you hear or use the clip and add others to create a soundscape. Due Jan. 22

Voicemail. Write a poem in the form of a voicemail message. If possible, make it rhyme! Now record it! We want to hear it! Alternate: Superhero. Create your own superhero. Keep it classic with a comic strip. Make a slideshow or a dramatic soundscape. Draw a portrait. Or write a descriptive story. Due Feb. 5

Seuss. Write in rhyme! Create a cast of crazy characters! YWP honors the late Dr. Seuss, who would have turned 112 on March 2. Alternate: Perspective. Tell a story from the perspective or viewpoint of something unconventional: a chocolate bar, a houseboat, a spider, etc. Due Feb. 19

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On Friday evening, Jan. 15, over 200 adults and children attended a PTOsponsored International Night at Founders Memorial School. Parent volunteers and Child Nutrition staff organized this special event to recognize and celebrate the many countries and cultures that make our community a wonderful place to live. This free event provided guests a sampling of over 100 entrees, side dishes and desserts prepared by families, Child Nutrition staff and through the donations of food by many local restaurants. The evening also offered entertainment from local percussionists as well as a vast array of crafts, apparel and other items from around the globe. The Essex Town School District hopes to hold an International Night on an annual basis!

News from the EHS Business Education Department: In December, John Handy from the Essex Agency visited Lisa White’s personal finance class to share his expertise on risk management. Students were treated to Handy’s fantastic storytelling, bringing insurance and risk to a whole new light. We thank Handy for his willingness to come back every year. In January, Rosemarie White and Mike Quintana from One Credit Union were guests in the personal finance class. The pros and cons of borrowing, tips for building and maintaining good credit, and the pitfalls and misuses of credit were highlights of their visit. Steve Densham from the Vermont Small Business Development center joined our entrepreneurship class in December. Steve shared with students some of the lessons he has learned from a long and successful career, including his own business ventures and as an adviser for others starting or growing businesses. Maggie Nowlan, a senior at Montpelier High School, visited our entrepreneurship class to share about B Corporations. Maggie has been an intern for Ben & Jerry’s and Cabot Creamery, where she learned what it means to be designated a B Corp. Her interest and passion for socially responsible organizations is infectious and helped our students to consider the various ways that a business might be deemed successful. Susan Holson, Director of Marketing at Twincraft Skincare, shared with our entrepreneurship class an engaging presentation about the vast variety of responsibilities that fall under the realm of marketing in today’s

Top: Founders Memorial School student Jeremy Chen steps in to help serve up corn muffins during the International Night celebration on Jan. 15. Bottom: Essex Town School District families displayed treasures from their culture to the guests who shared the Jan. 15 International Night at Founders Memorial School. PHOTOS | BONNIE SZARKOWSKI

FMS Reading is thinking The skill of reading doesn’t come easily to everyone. You are lucky if it came easily to you. Reading, and understanding what you read, is a complex learning process. As the literacy interventionist at Founders Memorial School, I help support this process with many students who are developing reading skills at their own pace, which often doesn’t follow the typical learning progression. Learning how to read is further complicated when the demands and variables change in complexity with different content, genres and text structures. Add a student’s desire to keep up with peers, and reading can feel like a daunting and overwhelming task. Reading and understanding text is a thoughtful and strategic process. Students I work with are charged with growing their reading strategies and thinking deeply about text. We study and learn fiction and informational text structures to help guide our predictions, answer questions we have,

ask questions we expect the text to answer, aid in note-taking and summarizing. We delve into our books to find the evidence to support our thinking. This evidence can be quite basic and literal, or more analytical. When the author has only given clues to the reader, a reader must persevere to analyze, question, and critique the writing. This helps aid in forming opinions and drawing informed conclusions. As readers, we each bring our own experience and perspective to understanding text. Help your child learn how to read for understanding by reading and talking about books together. Model reading and thinking aloud. When we think aloud, we show our children a window into our minds and they better understand. Ask why a lot. Ask why your child is thinking whatever it is he shares with you. Ask for evidence. Ask for predictions. Ask what questions they think the text will answer. Ask about the author’s message or purpose. Challenge your child to consider different perspectives. Evaluate how the book was written. Expect your child to think, and then think some more. Reading is thinking. Submitted by Karen Cole, FMS literacy interventionist

Photo-SeaStairs. “Seapoint, Dublin, Ireland” by Giuseppe Milo (Creative Commons)

Before. Think of one of your favorite places -- an old building in town or a barn or a house. Now imagine this place 100 years ago or even 200 years ago. What did it look like then? Tell a story Alternate: Sound-Train. Listen to the sound clip on this challenge on the site and write the story you hear or create a soundscape using the clip and adding others. Due Feb. 26

Clouds. Imagine you have the ability to float up to and walk on clouds -- and not fall through. What do you do with this newfound power? Alternates: PhotoSeaStairs. Use the photo above, “Seapoint, Dublin, Ireland,” by Giuseppe Milo to write a story; or General: Send us your best work of any category. Due March 4

A labyrinth was set up during exam week as a relaxation technique for students at the EHS library.

organizations. Holson’s teaching experience, coupled with her depth of knowledge about this topic, made for an outstanding experience for our students. Lisa White, Jennifer Corey and all the students wish to thank our presenters for sharing their valuable experiences and knowledge with us. News from EHS/ CTE Library — relief for exam week stress: During the two mid-term exam weeks, the EHS/CTE library made several stressrelief activities available for students and faculty. Rainbow, a Newfoundland therapy dog, visited the library on two of the exam

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