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Debating pot pros and cons Locals arm legislators with ideas on legalization

By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

he Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana cited a poll during a forum in Essex last week showing that 56 percent of Vermonters favor legalizing marijuana. Yet when the forum’s floor was opened to public comment in the Essex High School cafeteria, it was those speaking against legalization who were in a clear majority. As a bill to legalize recreational pot moves from a February endorsement in the Vermont

Senate to the committee rooms of the House of Representatives, Essex’s five representatives invited constituents to air their opinions last Wednesday. Before the floor was opened to residents, a representative from a group lobbying against the bill – the Vermont chapter of Safe Approaches to Marijuana – presented the opponents’ case, and a representative from the Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana presented the proponents’ case. The poll that coalition director Laura Subin cited was released in October by the polling institute

at Castleton State University. It shows that in September of last year, 56 percent of Vermont residents favored legalization while 34 percent did not. Ten percent of respondents said they have no opinion on the issue. Roughly four times as many residents spoke against legalization during the Essex public forum as spoke in favor of it, a ratio likely influenced by a hesitancy to support an outlawed substance in the presence of fellow community members, including the chief of police. Essex Police Chief Brad Larose was among those speaking

against legalization. “I’ve been smoking for 45 years,” said a woman who asked to remain anonymous. “I like being able to do it, and I’ve always been afraid of getting caught. I’m a constructive person and a constructive citizen. I’m in the health profession, and I’ve never told the truth.” When Larose spoke, he directly addressed Essex’s representatives — Tim Jerman, Linda Myers, Debbie Evans, Bob Bancroft and Paul Dame. “We’re asking you to slow down,” he said, “because once you legalize it, it’s hard to pull back.”

Most opponents argued for completely abandoning the idea. “The conversation around legalization is undermining those of us in the education profession,” said Essex High School Athletic Director and father of three Jeff Goodrich. “I don’t think saying ‘what we’re doing isn’t working, so let’s give up on it’ is the right message. “There is nothing harder in society than raising children,” Goodrich added. “Let’s stop making it harder.”

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Man shot near St. Mike’s expected to survive

THE FINAL PUSH

Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

From left, Ryan Young, Maverick King and Jarret Cram celebrate after King’s overtime goal, which gave Essex a 2-1 overtime victory in the state semifinals versus CVU on March 2. The Hornets will face No. 1-ranked BFA-St. Albans on Thursday in hopes of securing their second-straight state championship. See page 1B for more. PHOTO | KYLE ST. PETER

Essex Reporter gains new leadership The Champlain Valley Newspaper Group is pleased to announce two promotions within its ranks that will strengthen its three weekly newspapers in the region. Emerson, Angelo and Suzanne Lynn — co-publishers of The Colchester Sun, The Essex Reporter and The Milton Independent — have tapped Milton Independent editor/ reporter Courtney Lamdin to serve as executive editor of the Independent, Colchester Sun and Essex Reporter. Milton Independent reporter Abby Ledoux was promoted to associate editor of the three papers. The leadership change comes after the Reporter and Sun’s editor/ co-publisher Maria Archangelo, with Lynn Publications since last April, announced her departure to take a publishing position in her home city of Philadelphia. “This is a great opportunity for Courtney, Abby and the readers of all three papers in our group,” Emerson Lynn said. “With their leadership and direction, we look forward to Milton, Essex and Colchester becoming a powerhouse for news in Chittenden County.” In her new role, Lamdin, 28, will oversee the editorial direction of all three products and continue reporting on local news. Ledoux

Colchester police are looking for a Williston man who they say was involved in the shooting of a Colchester man Monday morning. Police identified the suspect as Patrick J. Bombard, 29, and said the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Bombard on Monday evening. Police say information received on Tuesday morning indicates that Bombard’s behavior over the past six months had become increasingly erratic, and he should be considered armed and dangerous if approached. When officers initially responded to the scene at 106 College Parkway (Route 15), Apartment 2, they found a 36-year-old man who had been shot twice. Police say he lived in the apartment. He was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center by St. Michael’s College Rescue and is currently in stable condition. The shooting occurred just after 9 a.m., according to Lt. Douglas Allen, who was still on scene at 5:15 p.m. Monday. From outside the residence, streaks of blood could be seen along the wall just inside the doorway. The Burlington Free Press identified the victim as 36-year-old Travis Carl, reporting that court documents show his address matches that of the crime scene. Carl has a criminal history in Chittenden County dating back to 1997 — five felony and 10 misdemeanor convictions — including two counts of selling heroin, sale of cocaine and possession of heroin, according to the Free Press. Three bullet casings were recovered at the scene, police say.

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Growing concern

Local couple looks for contributions to finance plan to harvest potatoes for the hungry By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

Courtney Lamdin

Abby Ledoux

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For the past six years, Jericho residents Charlie and Jean Siegchrist have been helping keep hungry Vermonters fed by donating a wide array of fruits and vegetables to the Vermont Food Bank. This year, the couple is hoping to expand this effort with a little help from the community. They’re looking for donations to help purchase a potato planter, harvester and seeds in hope of growing an acre of potatoes this year, and estimate the yield from the planting will generate 30,000 servings for the Vermont Foodbank and Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. In just eight days, the Siegchrist’s GoFundMe page had raised $3,800 of its $14,000 goal. Charlie Siegchrist said the response has been “amazingly gratifying.” “It’s very cool to see that people get it,” he said. Any money raised beyond the goal will be used to expand production for donation efforts in the coming years; Charlie Siegchrist said there are an additional eight acres that the couple plans to prepare for use next year. Throughout most of the 1980s, the Siegchrists grew 40 acres of fruits and vegetables. They own The Barber Farm, located in Jericho, which was preserved for agricultural use by the Vermont Land Trust in 2010. Jericho Settlers’ Farm leases nearly all the land for beef and vegetable production, while a portion remains available for the Siegchrists’ project. They will collaborate with Salvation Farms — a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to Vermont farmers — to help with harvesting and distributing the food. Theresa Snow, the executive director of the Morrisville-based organization, called the project “inspiring.” “We’re excited and quite honored that Charlie is open to working with us as a partner on his project. It’s nice to be part of this farms legacy,” Snow said. Charlie Siegchrist began donating to the Vermont Food Bank in 2009 — “the year of the big financial crunch,” as he recalls. It was a slow start to the year for

Charlie and Jean Siegchrist pose for a picture outside their Jericho residence. COURTESY OF CHARLIE SIEGCHRIST

Siegchrist, who was heading a landscaping crew at the time. Taking advantage of this down time, Siegchrist decided to “scratch up some ground” and put down 500 pounds of potatoes. His project has only expanded from there. “We have long received support from Jean and Charlie,” said Judy Stermer, a spokeswoman for the Vermont Foodbank. “They have been loyal food donors and with this new effort, they are expanding their ability to provide fresh, healthy food to Vermonters who need it most.” Stermer added that the food bank is on pace to distribute 2 million pounds of fresh produce this year, and “the increased donations we will receive from Barber Farm will help us reach that goal.” So what motivates the Charlie and Jean Siegchrist to donate their time, land and effort? To put it simply: “There’s a need.” “I’ve been blessed enough in my life that I’ve never gone hungry for a day…there’s no reason why anyone in America should be in that boat,” Siegchrist said. The Siegchrists’ GoFundMe page can be found at www.gofundme.com/thebarberfarm.

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“Teenagers do no understand nuance,” agreed local parent Jeff Norris. “All they are going to hear is ‘the grownups legalized it.’ God help us then.” The bill that House members are expected to vote on in the coming weeks would make it legal for adults to possess up to an ounce on Jan. 1, 2018, and permit 30 retail stores statewide in the first two years. A tax on marijuana sales would be 25 percent. Subin pointed out that marijuana possession was legal in America until the late 1930s. Prohibition, she argued, has failed and has discriminately affected minorities. “I believe that prohibition has very deep roots in racism,” Essex resident Sarah Gebo said. “Ever since then, there has been government propaganda about how dangerous it is. A lot of it is absolutely ridiculous.” “It’s about righting a historic wrong and (creating) a better legal system,” said Michael Versluys. Essex native Steve Kolvoord added: “The drug war on marijuana has failed. There is just as much pot here as there was 20 years ago. Nothing has changed. (Legalization) is a change in a direction to solve it. This is a start in the right direction.” Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska have all legalized marijuana in the past two years, and Vermont lobbyists are starting to grasp early research on legalization’s impacts. According to Smart Approaches to Marijuana, the State of Colorado now has the highest rate of marijuana use among adults and teenagers of any state. Teen use has increased since 2012 by 20 percent, the group says; for young adults (18-25-year-olds) use is up 17 percent. But legalization is too new to draw conclusions from current data, some Essex residents believe. “I think the data stinks on this,” said Dan Manz, executive director of Essex Rescue. “I don’t think we have any good data on this.” Ron Lawrence, an Essex father of three, questioned why legalization is a priority now for lawmakers, suggesting tax revenue is the driving factor. “Why is this even a question?” he asked. “If we have a social justice problem then that should be dealt with separately. It is dynamite we are playing with, and to fix a money problem with dynamite is just the wrong way to go.” “I’m really concerned with drugged driving,” Heather Brothers said. “We already have too many drugged drivers

will also report news, collaborate on editorial ideas and help produce and design a handful of special sections for all three papers. Lamdin started her journalistic career with the Champlain Valley Newspaper Group in 2009 after graduating from St. Michael’s College with highest honors. Starting as a reporter, she quickly moved up the ladder once Milton Independent founder/editor Lynn Delaney retired in December 2010. Since then, Lamdin has collaborated in redesigning the Indy’s print and web products, led the establishment of two local events with one forthcoming and cemented community relationships that result in hyperlocal, quality reporting for one of Vermont’s fastest growing towns. Lamdin also serves as the northwest representative on the Vermont Press Association board and as a business representative on Milton’s Economic Development Commission. She also taught newspaper production as an adjunct professor at her alma mater in 2010-11. An award-winning journalist both regionally and statewide, Lamdin was recently awarded first place honors in a New England competition for a series of 10 articles covering the Milton school district’s response to hazing on the high school football team. She has also taken her reporting skills to the White House, following the Milton school lunch program’s success to the First Lady’s garden planting in 2012, a career highlight.

Essex Police Chief Brad Larose speaks against marijuana legalization last Wednesday at a public forum in the Essex High School cafeteria. PHOTO | JASON STARR

that affect more than just the person who is in that car.” John Lang, owner of Lang Farm on Upper Main Street, believes legalization would create a regulatory framework that would make it harder for kids to acquire marijuana. “There is a lot of marijuana in the community,” he said. “Students at (Essex High School) have a much easier time getting marijuana than alcohol. The reason is simple. Alcohol is regulated. If we regulate (marijuana) and tax it, we allow it to be a valuable thing for this state.” “It’s fun,” said Linda Whittingham, who explained that she used marijuana as a young adult before stopping because it is illegal. “I would like to go to a store and buy it. More than half the people in the state want it legal. It’s time to go with the majority.” Rep. Jerman, in an email Monday to The Essex Reporter, thanked those who shared their thoughts and said local lawmakers welcome further comments. “All the comments were helpful, and some I would use in debate if this bill makes it to the floor of the House,” Jerman wrote. “While I was not surprised by the overall opposition to legalization, I thought good points were made both pro and con. “It concerns me that there was no support from those who work with kids, the police, mental health and social service workers. Until there is assurance that legalization/regulation would do a better job of keeping marijuana and other drugs away from children than the currently failed status quo, I think there will continue to be strong local opposition.”

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Both Lamdin and Ledoux are fellows of the New England First Amendment Coalition, a program that develops reporters’ investigative skills. Ledoux, 23, graduated summa cum laude in December 2013 from Emerson College’s journalism program in Boston. There, she covered campus news for the school’s website and various newsletters, produced and hosted an award-winning weekly political talk radio show and wrote several local pieces for Boston.com. Post-grad, Ledoux returned to her hometown of Georgia to accept a reporting position at the Indy in March 2014. Since then, her work has taken her everywhere from a hot air balloon ride over Milton to the national press box at a rally for presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders. Her coverage of Somali refugees and the development of a local nature trail was awarded in regional competition. Besides her reporting, Ledoux has also executed the Indy’s production design for the last two years. All free weeklies, the Milton Independent, Colchester Sun and Essex Reporter combined serve more than 50,000 readers, specializing in coverage of school and town news, events and local personalities. The Champlain Valley Newspaper Group is comprised of the St. Albans Messenger, Milton Independent, Colchester Sun, Essex Reporter and Addison Independent.

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The Essex Reporter • March 10, 2016

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 8765087 or visit essexvtseniors.org. To make a reservation for the Senior Van call 878-6940. To register for any special activity, contact Lou Ann Pioli, Director, at 876-5087.

t’s been an exciting few weeks at the Senior Center. We have a new floor and the space looks bigger, cleaner and brighter. We also have 50 new vinyl chairs, a new countertop and sink, and some more cupboards. The new chairs and floor are easy to maintain, and, with the new countertop, the center has a more contemporary feel, and the floor is much safer. These improvements were made possible by the generosity of the Hoehl Family Foundation, and we’re very grateful for their support. We appreciate being able to have a pleasant place to enjoy friends, exercise and have fun. For several months, we’ve worked to join together two senior organizations. Blending the two groups takes more than by-laws and meetings. It takes people — people who are willing to step outside their comfort zones. Members of the former senior citizens group made a big concession by agreeing to pay $12 annual dues. Members of the former senior center have also accepted many changes over the past couple of years. These changes have created more opportunities to have fun, meet

new people, and lead healthier lives. The monthly pot luck/birthday celebration was held at the center for the first time recently. It was an opportunity to embrace change and try something different! Good-hearted volunteers taught people how to play Bunco, and laughter was the order of the day. Stop by the center and enjoy the Perfect Blend Café on March 17 from 9-11 a.m. to enjoy delicious baked goods, a hot beverage and good conversation. It’s fun! Many thanks to Cathy Burke for stepping in to organize the café each month. Congratulations to Woody Martel, who took first place at the February cribbage tournament. Second place went to Gail Weed, and Mary Carroll had high hand. We’re pleased to see new faces every month, and we look forward to the next tournament on March 18. The annual luncheon of corned beef and cabbage at St. Pius is March 16. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at a luncheon, or call Donna Harnish at 879-7922 or Gloria Deeley at 363-9218.

All seniors are welcome. Bridge players, mark your calendars for your lucky day — Friday, May 13, when the center has its annual spring bridge tournament. Area businesses have been very generous with donations for prizes and the silent auction. The refreshments are always delicious, and it’s sure to be a fun afternoon! Registration begins soon. Monthly meetings of the board of directors are on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. and are open to the public. Tickets for a Mardi Gras celebration at St. Michael’s College on March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. are available at the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging. The Senior Van provides free transportation for Essex residents aged 60 or more anywhere in Essex from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon. To make a reservation, call 878-6940 the previous business day between 9 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

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showed that this incident was targeted and intentional and that there was not a threat to the general public or the college community,” the email read, adding that public safety officers patrolled the campus and buildings while monitoring and reviewing video footage to ensure the campus was safe. “Because the incident did not represent a threat to the campus, Public Safety officers allowed time for the investigation to develop before sending out a campus message,” the email read. Colchester Lt. Allen was quoted in the email, stating: “If there were any indicators of a threat to the public we would have certainly provided that information and taken appropriate action, including assisting with a lockdown.” Colchester Police were assisted by the Burlington Police Department and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the Colchester Police Department at 264-5555.

A 27-year-old woman was present in the apartment during the time of the incident but was uninjured, police reported. Police say Bombard was known to the victim, however their exact relationship is currently unknown. St. Michael’s Office of Public Safety sent out an email to students at 1:22 p.m. on Monday alerting them of the incident. “While the investigation is ongoing, Colchester Police confirmed that this incident has no connection with the college. The location of this shooting is not college property and none of the people involved are connected with the college,” the email read, while also stating there was no indication the shooter came on college property at any point. Just after 9:30 p.m. Monday, the college’s Office of Public Safety sent out a second email to students with updated information. “The Colchester Police Department quickly determined that not only had the shooter left in a vehicle, but determined the identity of the suspect and the relationship between the suspect and the victim. The immediate assessment

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A 56-year-old man from New York was found dead outside of Colchester’s Hampton Inn early Friday morning. Police say officers arrived to the scene as members of the Colchester Rescue and the Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Company were performing CPR on the man, however those efforts were unsuccessful. The man’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family. Police say there were no indicators of foul play, and the cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Colchester Police Department at 264-5555.

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Obituary Noah C. Thompson

Noah Thompson, 97, of Essex, died March 4 at The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Noah was born in Burlington, August 19, 1918, son of M. Elbridge and Elsie Leach Thompson. He earned a BS in Agriculture and Master of Extension at UVM. He served in World War II and Noah Thompson was assigned as a B-17 bomber pilot to the 388th Bomb Group in England. Noah was later assigned to the Military Air Transport Service as a C-54 pilot and made many transPacific flights and participated in the Berlin Airlift. In 1945 Noah married Betty Hatch. He was discharged in 1950 and they returned to Vermont and purchased a dairy farm. In 1963, Noah joined the UVM Extension Service as a Civil Defense Specialist and later a Community Development Specialist until he retired, a professor emeritus, in 1984. Noah was a member of the Essex United Methodist Church (EUMC), served as President of the Chittenden County Farm Bureau, and Director of the Milton Cooperative Creamery. He served five three-year terms on the Essex School Board and was a member of the Essex Planning Commission for 24 years, 14 as chairman. Upon retirement from the commission, Thompson Drive in Essex was named in his honor. He wrote and published a book, “A Pilot’s Story.” Noah is survived by his sons Glenn, wife Louise; Dale, wife Mary; grandsons Eric (Larissa), Avery, Cedric and great granddaughter Zoe. He was predeceased by his wife Betty, a son Alan, brothers Lawrence and Roland and a sister Roberta Bonnette. The family wishes to thank the staff at Shelburne Bay and the VNA Hospice for the great care given to Noah. Visiting hours will be Friday, March 11 from 4-7 pm at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Jct. A memorial service will be held at the EUMC on Saturday, March 12, at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

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dose, according to police, and subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of a narcotic. This incident was the first instance of a life saved by the drug since the Burlington police began carrying it earlier this year. “This is a textbook case of how police save lives using naloxone,” said Burlington Chief of Police Brandon del Pozo in a press release. “A suspicious vehicle assignment doesn’t call for the response of an ambulance, but once officers realized the car was stopped in traffic because its operator was on the verge of death from an overdose, time was of the essence. They acted decisively, and they saved his life.” Del Pozo noted that driving under the influence of a narcotic is a serious offense. “But to be clear, we would rather have him alive and held responsible for his actions than dead from his struggle with addiction,” del Pozo said in a press release.

The Essex Reporter • March 10, 2016

O pinion Perspective UVM’s 40% rule makes no sense

Captain for a cause Capt. Richard Phillips, center, recently paid a visit to the Town Meadow Senior Housing facility in Essex Center to support the Support and Services at Home program — a collaboration of care among Cathedral Square, the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle counties and the Howard Center. Phillips gained fame in 2009 for surviving being captured by Somali pirates. Pictured with Phillips are his wife, Andrea, right, and Town Meadow resident Rita Beaulieu, left. Program participants from Essex, Colchester, Jericho and Williston gathered for the event, which featured a luncheon and silent auction.

By Emerson Lynn Vermont touts itself as a state whose commitment to education has no equal. That is a half-truth. We do well with grades PreK-12. Nationally, no state’s commitment is our equal. When it comes to higher education, we fail. Nationally, all states do more to support higher education than does Vermont. As the economy becomes more dependent on a highly educated workforce, this lack of commitment poses obvious warnings. What is understood is that we don’t have the money to increase our commitment meaningfully. We continue to be plagued with budget deficits. What do we do? We can begin by getting rid of the things that hurt, the things that cost us money and the things that make us less competitive. Here is a big one: The University of Vermont’s 40 percent rule. It’s a law few understand, and even fewer acknowledge for the harm that it does. It was language the Legislature added to UVM’s charter in 1959. It stipulates that UVM would never be able to charge Vermont students more than 40 percent of what it charges out of state students. Fifty-seven years later, and the law remains. It was a great deal for Vermont students. And not that bad for out-of-state students. Why? Because it was also stipulated that the difference between the two tuition rates would be made up through state appropriations. In other words, the taxpayers of Vermont. If the Legislature had held up its part of the bargain, there would not be an issue. But it hasn’t. State appropriations constitute about six percent of the university’s revenue. The university makes up the difference. UVM has had no recourse but to raise tuition for outof-state students, who now pay more than double what Vermont students pay. This is not sustainable. It places the future of the university in jeopardy. Why? Because other states are experiencing many of the same budget pressures, and the competition for these outof-state students is intensifying. We’re pricing ourselves out of the market. The 40 percent rule eliminates the flexibility we need to compete. Why would we continue to support a policy that places the only state university we have at risk? Why would we threaten an institution that pushes over a billion dollars a year through the state’s economy? We are also the only state with such a policy in place. No other college or university in America is saddled with this restraint. It’s a 57-year-old rule that needs to go. But it needs to be repealed for reasons beyond UVM’s marketplace issues. It prevents us from being able to target financial assistance to those in need. The 40 percent rule puts us in the position of subsidizing all Vermont students, which means we can’t focus financial assistance on those truly in need. That does not make a shred of sense. At any level. So why does it continue? Because at an emotional level the thought lingers that the 40 percent rule protects Vermont students and if it is repealed that their costs will go up higher than they would otherwise. But that makes no sense. Why would UVM push away the very people they want? And the 40 percent rule was waived for graduate and online students two years ago, yet the school has not raised their rates beyond the normal rate of inflation. It’s a concern without basis. If the 40 percent rule did not exist what UVM would be able to do is to expand its undergraduate population. It would be able to generate more revenue through more students, at lower tuition rates. What does that do? It strengthens UVM, which strengthens the state. And it’s budget-neutral. The Legislature doesn’t have to appropriate an extra dime. In sum, the reasons to rid ourselves of the 40 percent rule are: • to protect the viability of the state’s university and a billion dollar industry • to be able to target financial aid to those Vermont students who need it most • to allow UVM to become more competitive in the marketplace • to improve UVM’s competitiveness at no cost to taxpayers The downside? There is none. This is just one more example of a policy relic that does us harm. Emerson Lynn is co-publisher of The Essex Reporter and The Colchester Sun and publisher of the St. Albans Messenger.

CONTRIBUTED

Letters to the Editor Voter appreciation I would like to thank Essex voters for their support of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget that was passed on Town Meeting Day. We have several very important issues to work on this year including consideration of the Thoughtful Growth In Action recommendation relative to planning and zoning services as well as other voting and consolidation issues. On a personal note, I would also like to thank the voters for their support relative to the selectboard vote. It is my privilege to serve the Essex community, and I pledge to you the same thoughtful consideration

General Manager Suzanne Lynn

Executive Editor Courtney Lamdin news@essexreporter.com Associate Editor Abby Ledoux

Mike Plageman Essex Selectboard

At your service Thank you to everyone who attended the annual Essex Town Meeting on Feb. 29, at which a budget for Fiscal Year 2017 was passed. I also appreciate your support on March 1. I look forward to the privilege of serving on the Essex Selectboard for another three-year term, connecting you to local government and working on policy-related issues of concern to the community. If you wish to receive my

After having a week off to catch up on some homework, the second half Bob Bancroft of the legislative session began Tuesday. With a few exceptions, the most important legislation of the session is ahead of us. The Appropriations Committee is hard at work trying to fill another budget shortfall. Their proposed budget, referred to as the “Big Bill,” should be on the floor of the House during the fourth week of March. One of the major problems the committee is grappling with is the large growth in Medicaid expenditures. Significantly more people than expected qualified for Medicaid coverage. Approximately 31 percent of the population under the age of 65 has Medicaid as their primary health insurance. This is 50 percent higher than had been expected. In addition to these individuals, there is another 8 percent of the Vermont population (all ages) that receives some additional benefits through the Medicaid program. In addition to this, the Appropriations Committee needs to come up with an additional $10 million to cover a “53rd week” of Medicaid in the current fiscal year (53 weeks every five to six years). This expense was overlooked in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget passed last spring. Due to significant budget pressures this year, the $10 million expense was not included in the FY16 Budget Adjustment Act. During the next month, there will be three other money bills coming out of committees: the transportation, capital and fee bills. The fee bill, which may be divided into a few separate bills, is expected to collectively call for approximately $28 million in additional fees. The most highly anticipated bill in the second half is the marijuana legalization bill (S.241). The bill was passed by the Senate on Feb. 25 and will be introduced into the House this week. The Senate bill allows individuals, 21 and over, to possess up to one ounce of marijuana for recreational purposes. The legislation calls for licensing of growers and retailers. It does not allow individuals to grow their own. This will be a hotly debated bill if it comes to the floor of the House. There is a very good chance it will not. The Judiciary Committee, where it is expected to be assigned by the Speaker of the House, may opt to put the bill “on the wall” (not take it up). While the bulk of legislators’ time during the first eight

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Sue for you Thank you to everyone from Essex who took the time on Tuesday, March 1, to head to the polls and vote in our local elections and the

presidential primary. It was astounding to witness the very steady flow of people entering the polls, and it made me proud to be a part of this American process. I am humbled and overwhelmed by the positive support I received from the community in my Selectboard bid. Thank you Essex for electing me, and I very much look forward to serving our community. Thank you, also, to V. Chase for his enthusiasm for giving back to our community. I wish him well and encourage him to continue to find ways to get involved. Thanks for believing in me, Essex – “Sue for You” 100 percent.

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weeks of the session is spent in committee, there were some significant bills that came before the full body. As discussed earlier there was the Budget Adjustment Act, which authorized a budget increase of $91.8 million. The House passed S.233, which dealt with altering the education spending threshold provisions in Act 46. The most significant part of this law was the elimination of the FY18 allowable spending thresholds contained in Act 46. These spending thresholds were credited with holding down FY17 education spending. The absence of spending thresholds for next year has many, including myself, concerned that education spending will rise rather dramatically with concomitant increases in education property taxes. The House passed H.187, which dealt with giving employees paid sick leave. There were some attempts to exempt very small and startup business, but they all failed. H.524, which is a product of the Health Care Committee I serve on, was passed by the full House. It calls on the administration to seek a permanent waiver (the current two-year waiver ends this year) from the Affordable Care Act requirement that there be a health insurance exchange for businesses with under 100 employees. The hope is to allow these businesses to continue to enroll directly with their insurance carrier. The Health Care Committee has been busy covering a wide variety of topics. The committee spent a great deal of time going through the Vermont Department of Health Access’ budget. Based on the review, the committee provided several recommendations to the Appropriations Committee. The recommendations covered, among other things, providing sufficient funding to continue the existing commitment to the Medicaid program with suggested areas of savings, and replacing the budget cuts to the Office of the Health Care Advocate, which has seen increased demands on their services due to the problems with the insurance exchange run by Vermont Health Care (VHC). The Health Care Committee has been monitoring the ongoing problems with VHC. The committee is very concerned about the future of VHC. I and others are advocating that there be a study of the exchange’s long-term viability. The committee has spent a good deal of time investigating the all-payer model, which the Green Mountain Care Board is currently pursuing with the federal government. The model envisions having most if not all health care providers incorporated under one entity called an Accountable Care Organization. Initially it will include the tertiary hospitals (UVM & Dartmouth), community hospitals and primary doctors. The long-term hope is to include community based organizations such as the VNA and CVAA. The Accountable Care Organization would be responsible for providing comprehensive care to the people serviced by them (including mental health). The model calls for a shift from a fee-for-service to one based on outcomes. The organization would receive a set amount, which they would need to allocate among all the various health care providers with the objective of maximizing the health and well-being of all they serve. It will be several months before the Green Mountain Care Board makes a decision on pursuing the all payer model and what form it will take. There are a lot of questions and concerns that need to be addressed. In my next Essex Reporter article, I suspect I will have significantly more details on the board’s plans. Bob Bancroft represents rural Essex and Westford in the Vermont House of Representatives.

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Essex teacher uses the arts to engage students with varied learning styles By LIZ CANTRELL For The Essex Reporter Like many art educators in Vermont, Kim Desjardins juggles multiple jobs and volunteer programs. As a part-time art teacher at Hiawatha Elementary School in Essex, a volunteer at Burlington City Arts, and a teaching artist-inresidence at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington, she has many irons in the fire. In a way, Desjardins’ multi-faceted working life reflects both the teaching style she strives to embody and the layered, collaborative status of arts education in Vermont. In each of her various positions, Desjardins is immersed in the Universal Design for Learning framework, an inclusive teaching theory that emphasizes multiple pathways of student learning and different ways of reaching an outcome. Desjardins also works with a network of arts nonprofits and agencies around the state. Desjardins learned the theory’s practices firsthand via Arts Connect, a representative slice of major arts organizations around the state. The Arts Connect coalition includes the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, the Vermont Arts Council, Burlington City Arts, and VSA Vermont. Arts Connect trains future art teachers in the theory’s principles so they may apply them in classrooms. A broader goal is to bring arts to the core of K-12 education, rather than push arts to the fringes. So, what exactly is Universal Design for Learning? It is drawn from the universal design movement in architecture, which called for designing products and environments to accommodate all people. An example might be planning buildings with larger doors for those in wheelchairs, which in turn would accommodate parents pushing strollers. As applied to education, universal design focuses on building the most inclusive learning environment possible for all children in the classroom, regardless of abilities. Rather than embracing the view that students have one natural or predetermined learning method, such as “visual” “verbal” or “spatial,” the theory emphasizes that all students learn better when multiple brain pathways are engaged. It says that

the more options teachers provide for how students receive, process, and express information, the more engaged students become with their own learning. Judith Chalmer, executive director at VSA Vermont, describes the theory as “a shift in paradigm” from older, less inclusive models. She said that everyone learns better when several neural networks are at work. These can include “recognition, how you engage and strategize, and draw upon prior experience and personal motivations.” “The arts are a perfect match for that because they’re so varied,” Chalmer continued, “and they have opportunities for both individual and collaborative work.” VSA VT—which focuses on using arts to engage the capabilities and enhance the confidence of children and adults with disabilities— also works closely with the Vermont Arts Council. Among its many roles as the state arts agency, the Vermont Arts Council provides three types of art grants to schools. One such grant is the “artists in schools” residency that Desjardins participates in. Putting teaching artists, like Desjardins, directly into the classroom is one way to advance VSA VT and the Vermont Arts Council’s goal of inclusive, accessible arts education. Chalmer described Desjardins as someone who “has made tremendous use of Arts Connect and has invited other people to take the course as well.” Desjardins grew up in Vermont and attended Johnson State College for one year, intending to major in Early Childhood Education. She had enjoyed art as a child, and it was drawing class at Johnson that inspired her to switch to a degree in arts education. She transferred to the University of Vermont and received her undergraduate degree in 2001. Desjardins then moved to Maine and taught at two different schools, while also developing her own art practices. She moved from drawing and ceramics into painting and printmaking. “For my own artwork I try all kinds of different media and rarely do I stick to one thing for a long time,” Desjardins said. “That way I get to know a lot of techniques to teach children.” Desjardins returned to Vermont after eight years in Maine. She worked as a para-

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educator at Essex Middle School for three years while searching for a full time arts teaching job. These positions are highly competitive, as many applicants try out for the handful of slots are open each year. Plus, full-time jobs are quite rare. According to the Vermont Arts Council, as of May 2015, of the 320 public schools in Vermont, 18 percent only employ a quarter-time teacher in the arts or music, 14 percent employ quarter-time to half-time arts educators, 23 percent employ between half-time and full-time teachers, and 45 percent — less than half of the schools in the state — employ fulltime arts educators. While Desjardins had not planned on working as a para-educator, she came to appreciate the specific skill set that the job requires. “A paraeducator is oneon-one helping students with disabilities or emotional problems,” she explained. “So I developed a lot of empathy and views I wouldn’t have had otherwise.” When she ultimately landed a part-time art teaching job at Hiawatha Elementary School in Essex, her para-educator experience remained applicable. “It helps me be a more effective teacher in helping a variety of children with a variety of needs from day to day,” Desjardins said. Since her current

Hiawatha job is part time, Desjardins also works as a teaching artist at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington’s North End. Her Arts Connect training, combined with her volunteer work at BCA, made her a prime candidate for a teaching artist-in-residence at the academy. The academy is a magnet school that offers an interdisciplinary curriculum where arts are as central as traditional academic subjects. Students use visual arts, music, dance, and theatre to complement and enrich their learning in standard subjects like science, math, and history. The academy — which opened in 2008 — practices the UDL framework. At the academy, Desjardins is currently working with

muralist Mary Lacy in a fifthgrade classroom. Students are studying proportions in their math class, so Lacy and Desjardins are having students enlarge designs according to proportional theory and make a mural in Lacy’s style. Judy Klima — the arts integration coach at the academy — explained that UDL activities, such as the “mural and math” project, promote simultaneous learning in multiple subject matters. VSA VT has also partnered with the academy to create a class designed to speed language development for children who are new to America. According to Klima, 40 percent of the students at the academy are speaking English as a second language. In total, 18 counties are represented in the school and 24 languages are spoken. This is due partly to Burlington’s diverse refugee resettlement community. A puppet project in which students develop characters, write stories, and make sets is just one example of how arts is a “fast track to literacy,” Chalmer said. Erika Lowe, arts education program manager at the Vermont Arts Council, said that art education — including dance, visual art, theater, and music — should be part of the school day, not simply an after school option. “From an equity perspective, we have students who maybe are the childcare provider for their parents, or transportation is a barrier, or they have jobs,” Lowe explained. Some students, particularly at the high school level, would be unable to participate after school. To this end, the Vermont Arts Council provides transportation grants so teachers can take students to performances, museums, and other art events. Keeping art alive in schools during the day and providing transportation ensures an equal playing — and learning — field. For children with special needs, equal access can be even more important. Chalmer is particularly proud of VSA VT’s high school program that matches students and adults with

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disabilities and assists them in attending cultural and artistic events in the community. “For years we were hearing that students were falling in love with the arts but they have to leave it behind, [as adults,] sadly,” Chalmer said. The program helps students move from high school, with its many supports, to independent adult living with fewer supports and still participate in artistic opportunities. VSA VT also works with the Howard Center’s Baird School in Burlington, running an arts program for children with severe behavioral and emotional challenges. Despite these laudable achievements and partnerships, Chalmer, Lowe, Klima, and Desjardins all believe there is room for growth. “The state has a mandate now to have personalized learning plans for all students. We are looking to help the state find opportunities for students who want outside classroom experience,” Chalmer said. “There’s a lot of energy in the state right now for increasing arts opportunities for students.” Desjardins highlighted the Agency of Education’s work on securing an arts content specialist. According to a Vermont Art Council report last May, Vermont is one of eight states that does not employ an arts content specialist in the Department or Agency of Education. Lowe said that the Vermont Arts Council continues to lobby for that specialist position and is also pushing for adoption of the National Core Art Standards. While “core” might be confused with “Common Core,” in this case it simply means that arts will be considered central to the curriculum. The grassroots effort to get this conceptual framework for arts learning has been successful in many

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C ALEnDAR 10 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.

Tropical Fish Club Monthly Meeting. Speakers ranging from local hobbyists to nationally known aquarium aﬁcionados share their expertise. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Information: 372-8716.

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. 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. 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. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. High Youth Group, Sr. High Youth Group every Sunday. 5th/6th Grade Youth Group, 1st Sunday of the month. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 2-6pm, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes 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! 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Bingo. The VFW in Essex Junction will be

hosting a bingo night, which is open to the public. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Information: 879-0700

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Friday

Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The

Elder Education Enrichment group will be offering the next installment of their spring lecture series with Vermont Public Radio Classical Host, James Stewart. Stewart will present a lecture entitled, “Sound in Time: The History of Musical Notation.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Deaf Coffee Social. The UVM ASL Club and Starbucks invites deaf people and deaf community members to a coffee social to its Williston location. Come enjoy your favorite beverage and make new friendships while using American Sign Language with other deaf people the local community. Starbucks, Williston, 6-9 p.m. Free. Information: www.facebook.com/ events/173522223013518/

Brundibár: A Musical Tale. Theatre Kavanah and In Tandem Arts present “Brundibár: A Musical Tale.” All ages are invited to join in this folktale of two children who must make their voices heard. Brundibár was originally performed under the darkest of circumstances. Local performing artists teamed with children from area schools invite you into an imaginative performance with a powerful message. Performances continue through March 20. Contois Auditorium in Burlington City Hall, Burlington, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15. Information: www.ﬂynntix.org.

Saturday

History of the Abenaki and their French Allies. Vermonters with early ancestral

roots in the state may be familiar with research techniques for Yankee or Quebecois history, but they can be stumped when encountering Native American ancestry. Jeanne Brink will discuss the history of the Abenaki and their relationship with their French allies. She will also talk about the Abenaki of the twenty-ﬁrst century and their efforts to preserve their culture, traditions and language. Vermont Genealogy Library, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. Information: www.vtgenlib.org/

Sunday

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting

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

Tuesday

Bone Marrow Donor Drive and Health Fair. Students from Vermont Technical College’s Nursing Department will host a free Bone Marrow Donor Drive and Health Fair. The event will offer free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and a nutrition station with healthy snacks and refreshments. Attendees can also support the life saving efforts of the “Be the Match” bone marrow donor registry. Attendees will also be entered into a rafﬂe with the chance to win great prizes from local Vermont businesses. Vermont Technical College, Williston, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. www.facebook.com/events/521103394717374/

Movies at Main Street Landing: “The Wrong Man.” The Movies at Main

Street Landing series presents the Alfred Hitchcock-directed 1956 dramatic thriller, “The Wrong Man,” starring Henry Fonda, Vera Miles and Anthony Quayle. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations beneﬁt a local charity. Contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

Wednesday

Open Studio Collage Workshop. Whirled

Sunday Coffee Mix and Mingle. Members

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.

Eat Wings, Raise Funds Event. The Colchester Middle School PTO will be holding “Eat Wings, Raise Funds” fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings. It’s simple. Bring friends and family to dine at Buffalo Wild Wings anytime on Sunday, March 13th, present the fundraiser ﬂyer and the restaurant will donate a percentage of all sales to the PTO. All funds collected through the fundraiser program will support the PTO Grant Program, designed to provide funding to support school and community activities. Buffalo Wild Wings, South Burlington. Information: www.csdvt. org/cms/PTO.html

will present a lecture entitled, “Burlington’s Fletcher Free Public Library and Its Role in the Community.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Monday

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.

Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The

Elder Education Enrichment group will be offering the next installment of its spring lecture series with the Director of the Fletcher Free Library, Rubi Simon. Simon

Tree Arts Studio invites budding artists to take a break from their busy lives to learn how to create beautiful mixed media compositions using paint, paper, fabric and found objects. All creative levels welcome. Whirled Tree Art Studio, Burlington, 12-1:30 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. Information: www.whirledtree.org

ABC of College Admission. The Dorothy

Alling Memorial Library will host Barbara LeWinter. LeWinter will share what colleges today are looking for with the current trends and misunderstandings, as well as how best to get your child prepared for college. She’ll also detail recent changes in standardized testing for college, among other topics. Handouts as well as a question and answer session will be part of this informative evening. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Information: 878-4918 or www. williston.lib.vt.us.

Thursday

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: www.burlingtonagape.org/

Dancing Uphill 2016. Highlighting University of Vermont dance student performers, the concert includes choreography by UVM dance faculty, UVM composition students

ARMY BAND CONCERT. The

Vermont National Guard and the Ofﬁce of the Adjutant General are proud to present “Vermont’s Own” 40th Army Band in concert. The program will feature traditional patriotic American tunes, as well as contemporary musical favorites. Members of the 40th Army Band serve one weekend a month and two weeks of annual training each year in the Vermont Army National Guard. As civilians the rest of the year, they are engaged in such diverse occupations as education, law, security, technology, medicine and sales. Essex High School, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Information: 338-3480.

TALK. The Chittenden County Historical Society and the Richmond Historical Society are sponsoring a slideshow presentation entitled, “Richmond’s Cooperative Creamery: A Community Resource,” by Martha Turner of the Richmond Historical Society. Its importance to Richmond extended far beyond its role as a milk processing plant, however. It provided other services for community members – operating a farm goods store, for instance, and offering freezer lockers for rent. This slide show presentation explores the many ways the Richmond Co-operative Association energized the local economy and enhanced the lives of Richmond residents. Light refreshments will be served. Richmond Free Library Community, Richmond, 2 p.m. Free. Information: karynnorwood@gmail.com. and professional guest dance artists. This year will be directed by Paul Besaw and will feature works by dance faculty/guest artists Paul Besaw, Clare Byrne, Katherine Ferrier, Chatch Pregger and Lynn Ellen Schimoler. UVM Mann Gymnasium, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Information: Paul. Besaw@uvm.edu.

Ongoing Divorce Care Support Group. Divorce is

a tough road. Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and selfdoubt are common. But there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. The 13-week Divorce Care Support Group for men and women will be offered on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 pm, Feb. 28 through May 29 at the Essex Alliance Church, Essex Junction. Register: 989-4081 or emailsandybrisson@gmail. com.

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, and 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.

Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings hap-

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.

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.

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C ALEnDAR 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. 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.

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

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.

Senior Center, Essex, 1 p.m. Information: 876-5087.

Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This conﬁden-

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:

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.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

AARP Free Tax Prep Help. For taxpayers and 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., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Library Trustees Meeting. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m.

Adult Coloring Group. Come join the fun of adult coloring. Bring your own books or choose from a variety of printed pictures supplied by the library. Light refreshments will be served. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Dungeons and Dragons. Embark on imaginary adventure. Our Dungeon Master serves as the game’s referee and storyteller. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 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, MARCH 12 St. Patrick’s Day Story Time. Join us at the top o’ the morning as we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with Irish books, songs and a craft. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 AARP Free Tax Prep Help. For taxpayers and 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., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Must Read Mondays! “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don’t know how to talk to him and tormented above all by his longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art. Pick up a copy of the book at the main desk. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Baby Story Time. Join us for lap books and finger rhymes, and meet other adults who might be just as sleep deprived. For pre-walkers and their grown-ups. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 10:30 a.m. Irish Stories with Linda Costello. Storyteller Linda Costello entertains with stories and legends from Ireland. Come celebrate the day before St. Patrick’s Day. For ages 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Mayhem of the Month Dine and Discuss Series. “The Quiet American” by Graham Greene, with discussion leader Ed Cashman. “I never knew a man who had better motives for all the trouble he caused,” Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler remarks of Alden Pyle, the eponymous “Quiet American” of what is perhaps the most controversial novel of his career. Copies available at the Adult Circ. desk. Potluck fare: Let the book inspire you! Library provides tableware, decaf coffee and water. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-9 p.m.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17 AARP Free Tax Prep Help. For taxpayers and 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., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Read to McKenzie the Dog. McKenzie is a certified reading and therapy dog. Sign up for a 15-minute session to read her your “just right book.” For ages 5-10. Registration is required. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

ONGOING 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, a retired school counselor. For all ages. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, Chair of Brownell Library Trustees. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 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. 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.

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Lego Fun. Participate in fun and friendly building with LEGO. For kids entering K and up. (Kids under 5 are welcome to participate with parental supervision). Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m.

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egend states that on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León was the first European to discover modern-day Florida when he traveled on a quest for the mythical “Fountain of Youth.” While modern science has proven that there is no mystical fountain or body of water that can reverse or slow down the aging process, there are many steps people can take to age well and prolong their lives. Eating the right foods is one way to age well. According to Ralph Felder, M.D., Ph.D., coauthor of “The Bonus Years Diet,” reversing the aging process internally is more difficult than outward cosmetic changes. But the right foods can go a long way toward increasing both life expectancy and quality of life. Those who want to employ diet to increase their life expectancy may want to start adding more of the following foods to their breakfast, lunch and dinner plates. • Broccoli, grapes and salad: According to Health magazine, researchers have found that compounds in these three foods boast extra life-extending benefits. • Berries: In addition to their abundance of antioxidants, berries have other benefits. A 2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries each week may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. • Fruits and vegetables: Produce is good for the body because it’s low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. Numerous studies have indicated that diets plentiful in fruits and vegetables help people maintain a healthy weight and protect against cardiovascular disease. • Whole grains: Whole grains pack a lot of nutrition into a low-calorie food. Whole grains help protect against type 2 diabetes, and researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center found study participants whose diets included plenty of whole grains and fruit cut their heart disease risk by almost half compared to those whose diets favored meat and fatty foods. • Red wine: A glass a day for women and no more than two glasses daily for men can be beneficial. Moderate consumption of red wine has been shown to slow age-

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from page 5a states. Vermont will be considering the standards this legislative session. Among other benefits, Lowe said the standards would ensure that teachers would have access to a national body of resources, and a community with which to share lesson plans and performance based assessments. Klima agreed that while Vermont has “an incredibly vibrant and creative community, there are still so many inequities.” “In schools districts where there’s not a lot of money, they might feel like they need to cut the arts,” Klima continued. Desjardins said that while Chittenden County has myriad opportunities through BCA, the Davis Studio, the Flynn Center, and private arts classes, rural areas may have reduced access. “I think that the norm is art once a week for elementary, and I do not think that is enough,” Desjardins said. Even in Essex Junction, she said, “in K-3 schools, children have art once a week for 45 minutes and music twice a week for 45 minutes.” Chalmer said that while it’s not fair to say arts opportunities are all centered in Chittenden County, it is nevertheless “hard for the smaller schools to employ arts teachers.” For her part, Desjardins will continue to be a product of, and participant in, Vermont’s complex web of arts education organizations. Desjardins “loves spreading the joy that I have for art with others,” and emphasized that art opens the door to everyone. “If someone doesn’t have the language capacity to communicate, art is one way, through visuals. There is no wrong or right way. As people get older, they don’t remember that,” she said, “But there are many pathways to reach a conclusion.”

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Boys’ hockey aiming for second-straight title Despite allowing an equalizer with less than 30 seconds to go in the state semifinals game at the Essex Skating Facility, the Essex boys’ hockey squad held on for a 2-1 victory over CVU on March 3. Sean Vanzo gave Essex an early 1-0 lead, a score that would remain until the waning moments of regulation, when CVU’s Richard Hall scored to tie the game. Essex would recover thanks to a Maverick King slap-shot goal in overtime, sending the Hornets to their third-straight state championship game in search of their secondstraight title. Erik Short tallied 21 saves on the night. The Hornets will now face No. 1-seeded BFASt. Albans — a team they traded wins with in the regular season — at the University of Vermont’s Gutterson Fieldhouse on Thursday. – Colin Flanders

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ack in school for a whole week. We had a great cruise! Maybe some info next week. How many days until April break? A few things on the calendar/agenda first. Semifinal wins for the hockey teams advanced both teams to the finals — Wednesday for the girls and Thursday for the boys, both at 8 p.m. at the University of Vermont.

Essex players celebrate their overtime victory against CVU on March 2.

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Hornets look to complete three-peat

For the fifth straight time, the Essex girls’ hockey team will be on the ice for the state championship game, thanks to a shutout win against Rutland at the Essex Skating Facility on March 2. Freshman Molly Bruyns gave the Hornets an early 1-0 lead, which would prove to be the deciding goal. Maddy Young added an empty-net goal with under a minute to play to seal the deal, while Vika Simons turned away 21 shots by the night’s end. Essex moved to 11-2 on the season, and battled BFA-St. Albans on Wednesday for the state title in a game that concluded after The Essex Reporter went to print. If the Hornets are victorious, it’ll be their third straight title. – Colin Flanders

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Hornet Molly Bruyns battles for the puck with a Rutland defender during the Hornets’ semifinal game against Rutland on March 2. PHOTO | KYLE ST. PETER

Essex native eyes Olympic swimming trials By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter When Essex native Rachael BradfordFeldman toes the starting block in Omaha, Neb., this July, she’ll channel 12 years of experience in hopes of fulfilling one of her biggest dreams: becoming an Olympic swimmer. Bradford-Feldman made her competitive swimming debut with the Town of Essex Swim Team as a 6-year-old. After her freshman year at Essex High School, she attended St. Andrews School — a boarding school in Florida — with the hope of better preparing for the college recruiting process. She is currently a freshman at the University of Louisville, where the majority of her time is dedicated to training. While that prospect may appear intimidating to the average 18-year-old, Bradford-Feldman said it’s one of her favorite aspects of the sport. “I absolutely love it and would never want that to change,” Bradford-Feldman said of her training schedule. College swimming has also taught her the importance of time management, she said — something many college students struggle with. Additionally, she said her swimming career has brought to light the foundation upon which her accomplishments have been built. “It has taught me how important my teammates and coaches are in my life, and how so many people are involved in my success,” Bradford-Feldman said. Races are often decided by milliseconds, meaning every movement matters. BradfordFeldman said she’ll usually focus on her “kicks and turns” in an attempt to simplify the race and maximize her speed. Yet, in the middle of a tight contest, instincts take over. “I just have to focus on pushing my body past the limit and beat the person next to me,” Bradford-Feldman said. Time and time again, she’s done just that. In high school, Bradford-Feldman set a school record in the 200m individual medley, was the Florida state champion in the event as a sophomore and placed

BOYS’ HOCKEY The Hornet boys edged CVU 2-1 in yet another postseason overtime game. Incredible goal-tending from Erik Short, who made 21 saves, along with big goals from Sean Paul Vanzo and Maverick King to get Essex back to the finals. Henry Adams and Nick McGovern assisted on Vanzo’s firstperiod goal while Ethan Bartlett set up King’s game-winner. The team survived a CVU game-tying goal with 25 seconds left in the game, regrouped and won in overtime. King took Bartlett’s pass near center ice, skated across the blue line, made a nifty NHL-type move to elude a Red Hawk defender and snapped his goal past CVU frosh goalie Blaine Moore, who had no shot. No. 2 Essex takes on No. 1 BFA for the state championships. The Hornets are still without Coach Bill O’Neil. Jay Parent and Andrew Roy continue to do a fine job as the boys look to go back-to-back. Heard Dean Corkum picked up some coaching duties as well. Personal note: I was truly impressed by King’s postgame comments: both mature and humble. GIRLS’ HOCKEY The two-time defending state champions, No. 1-seed Hornet girls’ hockey team will be looking for a three-peat as they defeated No. 4-seed Rutland 2-0 last week. Solid defense, strong goaltending, and goals by two freshman advanced Essex to the finals vs No. 3 BFA. Vika Simons had 21 saves while classmates Molly Bruyns and Maddy Young scored in the big win. Bruyns gave the Hornets the only goal they needed in the first period. The Hornets’ defense made it stand till Young added a gigantic emptynet score with only 44 seconds left in the game. Bruyns also shared the accolades with her teammates after the game as this Hornet team is a very interesting mix of talented seniors, upperclassmen and youngsters. They have been the best in the state all winter and look forward to playing in the championship game. Hannah Palmer and Kathryn Butkus were involved in the scoring play on Bruyns’ goal. SKIING The Nordic ski teams competed in day one of their state championships last week with the girls placing sixth and the boys seventh. Chloe Lemmel-Hay was eighth in the 5K freestyle while the Hornets’ relay team finished seventh. The boys’ relay also placed seventh. Alpine ski results will be here next week. WRESTLING In case you missed it, the Hornet wrestlers were fourth in their wrestling state championships. Top-five scores: Mt. Anthony - 311; CVU - 164; MMU - 139.5; Essex - 138; St. Johnsbury - 123.5. Seven Hornets earned All-State Wrestling Honors:

Essex resident Rachael Bradford-Feldman comes up for air during the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship preliminaries, which were held in Greensboro, N.C., on Feb. 18. PHOTO COURTESY | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SPORTS INFORMATION

second in the 200m breaststroke at the state championships three years straight. To be a great swimmer, BradfordFeldman believes one must master both the physical and mental aspect of the sport. “You have to love the pain and hard work,” she said, while adding that focus is essential to quelling “the nerves and fear before a race.” Yet even with all the preparation, Bradford-Feldman admitted there are times when things just don’t go your way. “You have to be able to pick yourself up and continue training,” Bradford-Feldman said. That resilience appears to have paid off; she recently placed fourth in the 400m individual medley at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championships, as well as fifth in the 200m breaststroke — recording a new personal best time of 2:11.55. It’s moments like this that make it all worthwhile, Bradford-Feldman said. “The feeling right after I finish a perfect race and see the time I know I have been

working for all year — it’ so amazing to meet my goals,” Bradford-Feldman said. She wastes no time reveling in her success, however, preferring to get right back in the pool, “because I love going even faster,” Bradford-Feldman said. Bradford-Feldman will be one of seven representing Louisville at the 2016 NCAA Championships, held in Atlanta from March 16-19. She’ll then focus her efforts on the 400m individual medley, an event in which she’ll need to finish in the top-two in order to qualify for the Olympic team. While understanding the difficulty of achieving such status, Bradford-Feldman is welcoming the challenge. Time will tell if she has a future in competitive swimming beyond her time at Louisville; when asked, she struggles to imagine what her life would be like without the sport. Fortunately, she plans to never find out. “Swimming will always be a part of my life in some way shape or form,” BradfordFeldman said.

106 pounds: Ben Stewart - second place (9th grade) 113 pounds: Noah Bonning - fourth place (9th grade) 126 pounds: Calvin Powell - sixth place (11th grade) 152 pounds: John Stawinski - state champion (11th grade) 160 pounds: Jack Carney - state champion (10th grade, two-time champion — won last year at 138 pounds) 182 pounds: Alex Rizvanov - third place (10th grade) 285 pounds: Danyeh Gutema - fifth place (11th grade) Ben Stewart, state champions John Stawinski and Jack Carney, along with Alex Rizvanov qualified for the New England Championships that were Friday and Saturday in Providence, R.I. Stawinski topped of his banner season with a fourth-place

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at 152 pounds. He was the top placing Vermont wrestler. Congrats! MISCELLANEOUS Spring sports signups were Wednesday. The 2016 spring dodgeball tournament is Friday at 3 p.m. in the gym. There will be a mandatory captains meeting on Friday at 2:45 p.m. prior to the tournament. Entry is $40 per team ($5 per player) with a maximum of eight players per team. Teams must have at least one member of each gender on a team. A few more referees are needed for the tournament. Anyone interested please contact Cole Picard (cpicard@ccsuvt.org) ASAP. As usual, all team names must be school appropriate. FYI: if they are found to be inappropriate, your team may be subject to ejection from the tournament without refund. Before the break, 2001 grad (track and field star and discus state champion) Amy Rogers stopped by for a visit. She guest-lectured in Adam Weiss’ class at the end of the day. Here is her more-than-impressive, highly decorated bio:

Hornets find success at snowboarding states The Essex High School snowboard team traveled to Okemo last Wednesday and Thursday to compete in the high school state snowboarding championships. The team competed in three different disciplines: halfpipe, slopestyle and giant slalom. Although the team won a number of meets during the regular season, it was not eligible to compete for the team championships since snowboarding is only a club sport at EHS. The team did, however, find great success in the individual competitions. Led by Coach Matt Steinke, Ryan O’Leary finished first in the halfpipe, first in giant slalom and second in slopestyle, on his way to being crowned the state’s overall champion. Tyler Fields finished third in giant slalom and 19th in slopestyle. Ben DiGrande was eighth in the halfpipe, 18th in giant slalom, 43rd in slopestyle and finished 14th overall, while Henry Newman was 28th in the halfpipe and 33rd in the slopestyle.

Dr. Amy Rogers, M.D. MPH, Lieutenant in the United States Navy, graduated from Essex High School in 2001, and completed a Bachelor’s of Science degree at the University of Vermont. Rogers joined the navy with the Health Profession Scholarship Program to help pay for medical school in 2007. Since then, she has worked as a flight surgeon for a squadron of EA18G’s and has worked with NATO allies from around the world. She was recognized as the first female to complete both the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare School Cold Weather Medicine and High Altitude/ Wilderness Medicine courses. She worked with the Naval Air Station Whidbey Search and Rescue team as a Wilderness First Responder serving with enlisted EMTs and rescue swimmers. She is currently training at the Uniformed Services University in Preventive Medicine with a focus on Global Health and Women’s Studies. She is the cofounder of the first Lean-In Circle at USUHS, to help develop a forum to help women in medicine excel in the military. Other interests include the integration of Mindfulness Programs in both warrior and medical training. Rogers is not associated with a military recruiting program. The EMS weight room will be open this week and next, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3/3:15 p.m. for preseason strength workouts. Coach Chris Polakowski is in charge. Enjoy and have fun. Booster meeting on March 15 at 6 p.m. in room C101. Contact president Jeff Greene for more info. Congratulations to the BHS boys’ basketball team on their victory over Rice in the state finals. Coach Matt Johnson and his team deserve a lot of credit. Nice job! Huge bowling tourney Friday at Spare-Time. Hopefully you have registered with Kevin Greenwood. The fun starts at 4 p.m.

From left, Essex snowboarding coach Matt Steinke, Ryan O’Leary, Ben DiGrande, Tyler Fields and Henry Newman. Top photo: Essex’s Ryan O’Leary catches air during a run at the state championships last week. O’Leary was crowned the state’s overall champion. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Sad to hear about the passing of long-time Essex resident, Founders Memorial educator and pole vault official Bob McCann. Bob worked our home — and some away — track and field meets in the days before officials needed certification and training. He cared about athlete safety and stepped up to run the event. His daughter, Prudence, and son, Matt, both ran track as a hurdler and a distance runner, respectively, so Bob got to watch his kids compete and work the pole vault. Condolences to the family. He will be missed. Happy Birthday — both regular and belated — to high hurdles school record holder Sarah Perkins Dahl, Amber Drabble, Big Robert Jones, cousin Marcia Russo, JV hoop star Lawanda Coutrayer Legault and high hurdles star Samantha O’Sullivan Cooney who, after never coming close to breaking 16.0 seconds in the 100m high hurdles, placed second in her specialty at the state meet in 2007, running 15.80.

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The Essex Reporter • March 10, 2016 BONE MARROW DONOR DRIVE AND HEALTH FAIR. Students from Vermont Technical College’s Nursing Department will host a free Bone Marrow Donor Drive and Health Fair. The event will offer free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and a nutrition station with healthy snacks and refreshments. Tuesday, March 15, Vermont Technical College, Williston, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. www.facebook. com/events/521103394717374/

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THE HOLE TRUTH ABOUT EAR PIERCING

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Dr. LEWIS FIRST

Community’s committed donors receive Red Cross recognition

By LIZ CANTRELL For The Essex Reporter Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Each day, approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells, 7,000 units of platelets, and 10,000 units of plasma are needed. And — although an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood — less than 10 percent (6.8 million) of those eligible actually donates each year. These statistics from the American Red Cross make the efforts of regular blood donors all the more inspiring. One such donor is Essex Junction resident Brue Parmentar, who has been a lifelong blood donor and will be soon be honored as a Red Cross Everyday Hero. Parmentar, 59, began donating blood regularly at age 17 — the minimum age at which a person can donate, except in states where parental consent allows a 16-year-old to donate. Over 42 years, Parmentar has donated 113 gallons of blood and blood products, such as platelets. As a teenager, Parmentar became interested in donating after watching his father routinely give blood. “I wanted to try it and see if it was something I liked,” Parmentar recalled. “I’ve been giving ever since.” “My health is good and I have the flexibility in my schedule to give a few hours a month,” Parmentar explained. “It’s easy for me to justify that this is a wonderful thing to do. I know how it’s helping people on the other end, who I will never know.” Parmentar acknowledges that personal circumstances could compel people to donate. “A family member was ill recently, and I saw how transfusions are needed and what they can do to make someone’s life better and help them through a tough time,” he said. “It comes full circle over the years.” Lloyd Ziel, chief communications officer for the New Hampshire and Vermont Region of the Red Cross, described Parmentar as someone who is not only a dedicated donor, but also an advocate for broader awareness of blood donation and Red Cross services. “It’s not just how much he has given, but the work he’s done to rally people to support blood drives, and reaching out to other businesses to publicize,” Ziel said. Red Cross branches nationwide sponsor the Everyday Heroes Awards, which recognize individuals for outstanding community service in many areas — not just in blood donation. Heroes can be acknowledged for animal rescue, organizing cancer support groups, life-saving efforts, and other community

service endeavors. The Red Cross solicits nominations from board members and sponsors, then compiles a list of nominees who “are taking steps in small ways to help others,” Ziel said. According to Ziel, Parmentar was nominated by someone at the Red Cross donation site on Prospect Street in Burlington — the only permanent donation site in the state.

Bruce Parmentar

Parmentar said while he is “humbled and honored” by the Everyday Heroes Award, there are dozens of regular donors just like him who deserve equal recognition. “I look at all the other people who do what I do, day in and day out, month after month, year after year. They’re just as much a hero as I am,” he said. When Parmentar began volunteering for the Red Cross decades ago, he only donated whole blood. Fifteen years ago, he began donating through a special process called apheresis, in which specific blood components — such as plasma, platelets and red cells — are separated. While whole blood donations typically take fifteen minutes, apheresis donations can take from one to two hours. Though more labor intensive at the time of donation, apheresis is advantageous. While it takes four to six whole blood donations to produce one therapeutic dose of platelets, a single platelet donation can provide enough platelets for a full therapeutic dose. In fact, some platelet donations yield enough platelets for two or three doses, according to Red Cross data. Parmentar now donates his platelets about twice a month. His A positive blood type makes him an attractive platelet donor, but B positive and AB donors are also encouraged to consider apheresis. Type O negative donors are considered “universal red cell donors” because their blood can be given to people of all blood types. O negative is therefore used during emergencies if a patient’s blood type is unknown. AB type blood is known as the “universal recipient.” Blood donation does not “deprive” the body of its blood supply. The average

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. Mon. and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. $5. Information: 878-0444.

adult body contains about ten pints of blood, while only one pint is typically given during a whole blood donation. A healthy donor may donate red blood cells every 56 days. Donors can give platelets as few as seven days apart, for a maximum of 24 times a year. Plasma can be collected simultaneously with a platelet donation, every 28 days up to 13 times per year. There are some basic donor eligibility requirements. Donors must be 16 or 17 years of age depending on the state they live in, and must weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors are also screened for general health considerations that may affect their blood, such as infection, disease and foreign travel. Through donations from people like Parmentar, the Red Cross supplies 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply. The Red Cross relies almost entirely on volunteers to execute its mission of securing an adequate blood supply, alleviate suffering, and mobilize volunteers and donors in the face of disasters. According to Ziel, much of the Red Cross’s work in the western United States involves disaster relief, while in the East, the organization is known primarily for blood donation. “While we work diligently to make sure blood supply is topped off, we also respond to disasters like flood and fire,” he explained. “Having volunteers available in the region (means) we can ramp up quickly and respond to disasters right here at home, but that also gives us bench

strength to deploy volunteers to wildfires in California or floods in Tennessee.” For those who may be squeamish about giving blood, or do not meet age or weight requirements, there are other volunteer opportunities besides donation. Volunteers can work in regional first responder capacities, supplying food, water or clothing to affected residents. Volunteers can also install home smoke alarms, help check in donors at donation sites, and perform other office and organizational tasks. According to Ziel, Red Cross programs geared toward youth volunteers can help start the cycle of giving and philanthropy at an early age. For someone like Parmentar, who started early, donation therefore becomes a “no brainer.” “On a regular basis, people can’t afford to give money to certain charities,” he said, “but blood donation is free for everyone, so to speak.” The other Vermont Red Cross Everyday Heroes are: Chris Fanning of Starksboro; Tracey Fowler of Rutland; Ann Delaney of Enosburg Falls; and Mazie and Bryan Smith of Morrisville. The 2016 Everyday Heroes Awards will be presented on Thursday, March 10, at The Double Tree in Burlington, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Single tickets, $25; table of 8 tickets, $175 (includes admission to the event and breakfast). Tickets available at http://www.redcross.org/ local/nhvt/everyday-heroes-vt.

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Parents have been pinning me down with all sorts of questions about what to say to their child who wants to have their ears pierced. Let me see if I can push through with some information on this topic. First, while there is no set age for piercing a child’s ears, my recommendation is to wait until your child is old enough to ask for the piercing and mature enough to want to care for their pierced ears. That care includes cleaning them until they’re healed and no longer inflamed from the piercing, so they do not run a risk of infection. Obviously if you are having your baby’s ears pierced because you think your child is less likely to remember the discomfort (mild though it is) or because you had it done as a baby, you as a parent will be responsible for the ear care. Try to wait until your infant is at least 6 months old so that their immune system is well-developed at the time of the piercing to reduce the risk of infection. Parental permission is required for your child under age 18 to have any piercing procedure done. My advice is to not only be comfortable with your child or teen getting this done, but also be just as comfortable with where it is to be done. Proper piercing in a medical office or at a store at the mall requires germ-free precautions, including good hand-washing using antibacterial hand gel, use of sterile gloves, and cleaning of the ears with an alcohol pad prior to piercing. The piercing needle should be sterilized and used only once, and the earrings also germ-free prior to placement, if they are being placed with a piercing gun. Whoever does this should also offer some method of reducing the pain using a numbing cream or the application of ice in a washcloth or plastic wrap to numb the ear at the site of the piercing. Some studies suggest that complications of ear piercing can occur as much as 30 percent of the time, even when done well. These complications can include bleeding, pain and even infection at the site, which can then spread through the blood to other parts of the body. If your child or teenager wants their ears pierced, please make sure they have been vaccinated against hepatitis B. A first set of earrings should probably have gold or stainless steel posts since these metals are less likely to cause infection and swelling due to an allergic reaction. Once pierced, earrings should stay in for 4-6 weeks but be rotated daily until the ear has healed from the procedure or the hole will simply close up. If an earring appears stuck or the ear lobe swells, turns red, oozes pus, or is very tender, please speak with your child’s doctor who can help treat what is likely an infection. Hopefully tips like this will stick with you when you consider having your infant, child or teen’s ears pierced. Lewis First, M.D., is chief of Pediatrics at Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.

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Kelsey Chitester, last known address of 204 King Street, Burlington, VT 05401 has a past due balance of $312.84 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since December 31, 2015. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 11/30/15, the contents of unit #042 will be sold at public silent auction on March 26, 2016. Auction pre-registration required. Call 802-8715787 for auction information.

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Namir Puric, last known address of 32 Gosse Ct. #4, Burlington, VT 05408 has a past due balance of $314.87 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since December 31, 2015. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 07/23/15, the contents of unit #179 will be sold at public silent auction on March 26, 2016. Auction pre-registration required. Call 802-8715787 for auction information.

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WARNING ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL CENTER UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #46 ANNUAL MEETING AND PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL HEARING Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:45 p.m. The legal voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union School District #46 are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Essex Community Educational Center, on Educational Drive, in the auditorium of said school, at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016, to take action upon the articles below, and thereafter to hold a public informational hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2017 budgets. ARTICLE I:

To elect a moderator for one year, a clerk for one year, and a treasurer for one year.

ARTICLE II:

Shall the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 authorize the school directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year?

WHEREUPON, after disposition of said business, said meeting shall be adjourned to the following day, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, when legal voters are hereby notified and warned to meet at Essex Middle School in the Town of Essex between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and at Essex Community Educational Center in the Village of Essex Junction between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively, to vote by Australian ballot on Articles III-V. ARTICLE III:

Shall the voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 School District approve the school board to expend $24,430,060, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $16,098.82 per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is 0% higher than spending for the current year.* * [It is estimated that this proposed budget and the following article, if approved, will result in total education spending of $16,312.23 per equalized pupil. This projected total spending per equalized pupil is 1.3% higher than spending for the current year.]

ARTICLE IV:

Shall the voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 appropriate to the Capital Replacement Reserve Fund an amount not to exceed 1 percent of the High School budget, for capital improvements items contained in the Essex Community Educational Center Union School District #46 Capital Plan?

ARTICLE V:

Shall the voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 appropriate $8,455,784 necessary for the support of the Center for Technology, Essex for the year beginning July 1, 2016?

Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, re-opened at the library of the Essex Community Educational Center, and the ballots commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Town of Essex and the Essex Junction Incorporated School District under the supervision of the Clerk of Essex Community Educational Center Union School District #46. Approved this 15th day of February, 2016 by the Essex Community Educational Center Union School District #46 school directors. _______________________________ Brian Donahue, Chair

____________________________ Albert Bombardier

_______________________________ Erin Knox, Vice Chair

____________________________ Daniel Tifft

_______________________________ Liz Subin, Clerk

____________________________ Cathy Printon

Attest and Signed this 17th day of February, 2016. _______________________________ Cindy Cusson, Union #46 Clerk

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The Essex Reporter • March 10, 2016

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Cabaret Night: The music department’s annual event takes place Friday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. The event showcases many of our school’s best performers, while the audience enjoys desserts and beverages served by students in the cafeteria. General admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens. Children under age of 5 are free. Tickets include dessert and a beverage, as well as admission into the One Act Play, which will take place in the auditorium immediately following Cabaret Night. This is a community favorite event from year to year, and we hope to see you there.

PTO meeting and principal’s coffee chat: The Fleming PTO was scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 9 at 6 p.m. Principal Ryan was scheduled to host his regular Principal’s Coffee Chat on the morning of March 9 starting at 7:30 a.m.

Essex High School parent/teacher conferences: EHS parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for March 23 from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents should have received an email with their student’s schedule; no appointment is necessary. Teachers are looking forward to meeting with as many parents as possible, so we try to limit each meeting to 10 minutes. If more time is needed, parents should schedule an appointment with that particular teacher. The locations for different subjects are as follows: social studies, English, physical education, health, and science are located in the gymnasium. Math and languages will be held in the cafeteria, and driver’s education, practical arts, business education and fine arts will take place in the library. Also located in the library is our new Career Center. This is a good opportunity for parents to see what it has to offer. Counselors will be in the School Counseling Office and would love to meet you. We’re looking forward to a great turnout.

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Mix-It-Up at Lunch: On Wednesday, Fleming students mixed it up at lunch. Students were encouraged to sit with classmates they do not usually sit with. Talking prompts were provided at tables to start conversations, and hopefully some new friendships and classroom bonds were formed. Fine Arts Night — celebrating creative minds: Please join us in celebrating Youth Art Month at Essex High School with Fine Arts Night on March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This extraordinary night will feature visual art, music, theater and film created and performed by the talented youth from our district schools. There will be a K-12 exhibition of 2-D and 3-D visual art in the library and the main hallways. Film presentations will be shown in the AV space located in the library. Musical performances will be taking place in the gym, and theater will be presented in the auditorium. We are in need of food donations for this event and would be grateful for any healthy, nut-free snacks. Please drop off donations when you arrive at EHS for the event, or as early as 5 p.m. in the guidance library. We look forward to seeing you at this celebration of the arts. The second trimester comes to a close: Our second trimester comes to a close on March 11. Our students have been working hard as they approach the final bend in the school year. Progress reports will be sent home with students on March 18. Second-Trimester Student Council — thank you for your service: The Second-Trimester Student Council had its final meeting on March 4. These students have done a great job leading the way for their fellow classmates in our new Fleming Falcon Accolade project and we offer a big “thank you” for their service. A new group of students will take over as the student council on March 18, for our final trimester of the year. We look forward to their bright ideas and enthusiasm taking on these important roles. Congratulations to Fleming Geo Bee champion and State Geo Bee qualifier: Congratulations to fourthgrader Jonathan Tupaj for qualifying to compete in the state-level competition of the National Geographic Bee. Jonathan will be competing against students from all across Vermont in the State Bee on April 1. One champion from each state competition will move onto the national competition in Washington, D.C. in May. Congratulations Jonathan, and good luck at the competition.

ADL Agenda Dear Families, On Friday, March 11, ADL students will attend an 8 a.m. assembly called “Sweethearts and Heroes” presented by Thomas Murphy. The focus of the program is to call attention to the role of the bystander when bullying/ harassment/mean behavior is occurring. Bystanders can be heroes and have a huge impact on stopping these behaviors. Murphy is reputed to be an energetic and enigmatic speaker, which will be a perfect fit with our middle school population on this serious topic. Following the assembly, he will work with small groups of students to delve further into the ways in which students can be heroes. After leaving ADL, Murphy will continue on to Fleming, where he will give a version of the same assembly to the fourth- and fifth-grade students. As always, families are welcome to join us for this presentation, and we are hopeful discussion will continue at home following the day of the assembly. — Laurie Singer, ADL Principal Essex Fine Arts Celebration: The annual Essex Fine Arts Celebration will be held on March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Essex High School. All schools in Essex, Essex Junction and Westford will participate. Performances by the choruses, bands and strings, as well as drama performances, film and visual arts displays will highlight students’ work from throughout the community. This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to observe firsthand the creative talents of our students. Please join us. Annual Choral Concert: The ADL Music Department is pleased to announce the Annual Choral Concert on March 22 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Featured in the concert will be members of the chorus, select chorus and handbells. In addition, several students will present individual solos and small group selections. Music from several different time periods and genres will be performed. A small reception will be held in the cafeteria following the performance. Note that this is a change of date from the original listed date.

ETSD upcoming events March 10 — Annual Fine Arts Night, “Celebrating Creative Minds,” at Essex High School 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. — K-12 students from Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford Schools. 5:30 – 5:40 p.m. — Welcome 5:40 – 6:05 p.m. — Chorus 6:20 – 6:45 p.m. — Orchestra 7:00 – 7:25 p.m. — Band 7:40 – 8:30 p.m. — Theater/Improv Comedy

March 14 — No School K-8 March 14 — Unified Union Board meeting, Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction 6-9:30 p.m. EMS March 18 — Eighthgrade dance w/ADL and Westford at EMS — 7-9 p.m. March 19 — EMS Iron Chef Competition at the Expo 9-12 p.m. FMS March 23-28 — FMS Book Fair

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Essex Middle School students recently went through a two-week unit in strength training. Students learned about proper exercise, lifting techniques, and how to record and program an appropriate weight progression. Students were also educated on weightroom etiquette while participating in a lifting program. Pictured, top left, are Chelsey Bearor, Justin Nguyen and Rachel Bartholf; top right are Ryan Poulin, Luke Williams, Cory Weiner, Carly Riggen and Bozica Nedeljkovic; at bottom are AJ Mauger, Sam Bowen, Jackson Tucker and James Bulger. PHOTOS | JEFF LASKO

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A note from the art teacher: The arts are alive in Essex. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for our K-12 Fine Arts Night at EHS. There will be student musical performances and artwork on display, including some of the illuminated lanterns from our STREAM of Lights Parade. As we look back on the STREAM of Lights event, the glow in our hearts is still bright. We would like to thank all of the dedicated volunteers who helped in art classes, prepared and organized, and ensured the night ran smoothly. It would not have worked without you. It was a night to remember, and one filled with joy and wonder.

Reminders: • Green Mountain Sing on March 10 at 1:20 p.m. • Fine Arts Night at EHS on March 10 at 5:30 p.m. • PTO Meeting on March 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the music room • No school on March 21 due to a teacher in-service day • Before School Exercise Program will restart on March 15

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Happy almost spring Essex Town families! I am again delighted to take this opportunity to share with you some of the exciting things happening here at Founders Memorial School. Being my second year as the student management specialist, it has been a pleasure developing meaningful and genuine relationships with you and your children. As you know, we’ve solidified our school-wide expectations with all of your children taking the lead in creating them. Here is what your children produced and are very proud of: We will take care of ourselves, each other, our school and the world. These expectations are simple, realistic and encompass everything we should all be striving for as people. With these school-wide expectations, we are continuing to build cohesiveness, which in turn builds trust and creates a safe and

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