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Pair apply for brewery in Essex Former Guardsmen moving 1st Republic Brewing Co. to River Road By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter Two Vermont Army National Guard veterans who served together in Iraq in 2006 and 2007 are investing in their shared beer-brewing hobby with a new business location in Essex. 1st Republic Brewing Company – the name is a nod to Vermont’s pre-Revolutionary independence and

a reflection of the founders’ patriotism — is currently distributed from co-founder Kevin Jarvis’ home in Fairfax. He and co-founder Shawn Trout are looking to expand into a space at 39 River Road, sharing a building with JP’s Restaurant and Deli. They plan to add a tasting room/brew tour aspect to the business. The Essex Planning Commission is considering a site plan amendment for the space during its March 25 meeting that would allow for an exterior “chiller” and an added rear entrance. In an interview last week, Jarvis said he and Trout never crossed paths during their service in Iraq, but later came to work at the same local company, starting around the same time. They quickly realized they were both Iraq veterans and home-brew aficionados. They also are both Vermont natives with an appreciation for the state’s

unique history. Trout is a native of Arlington now living in Essex. Jarvis is a native of Highgate now living in Fairfax. 1st Republic Brewing was born from their friendship and common interests. “We wanted to tie it into Vermont’s history and heritage and how proud we are of being Vermonters, carrying on that patriot feeling and theme,” Jarvis said. The company enters a crowded regional microbrewing market but one that is expanding. “Vermont is extremely passionate about craft beer. It’s a great opportunity,” Jarvis said. “We feel there is room out there for people who make a good product for the right reasons.

– See BREWERY on page 3a

Fine arts night

Superintendants report to RED committee By MATTHEW PREEDOM For The Essex Reporter

Essex orchestra director Asiat Ali leads his students through Peter Wharlock’s “Capriol Suite,” at Fine Arts Night on Thursday evening at Essex High School.

Oliver Parini Photogarpahy

Essex High School junior Matt Bushey plays the vibraphone during the EHS Wind Ensemble’s performance of “Ignition,” by Todd Stalter.

Parents and students peruse artwork in the Essex High School library.

A sculpture by Essex High School’s Kori Schneider sits on display in the Essex High School library during Fine Arts Night.

On Tuesday, March 3 superintendants Judy DeNova and Mark Andrews presented their perspectives on the state of Chittenden Central Supervisory Union and Essex Town School District respectively. Their reports were highlighted by differences in structure, which promotes inefficiencies and redundancies. DeNova and Andrews agreed that their goals were similar, but the system has thwarted many of their efforts to collaborate. Andrews remarked that the streamlined system in Essex Town allows input to flow from the public, “to the school board, to the superintendant, and to be applied to the school in a very direct manner. And it also allows feedback to flow back up the channel. Essentially, the system leaves no place for me to hide; there is accountability and consistency. Perhaps most importantly, it takes the focus off governance and allows us to focus on the most important thing and that’s providing a quality education to all of our kids.” DeNova agreed that the system in place in ETSD is a “highly functional model.” She noted that the supervisory union on the other hand is “confused” and “full of redundancies and inefficiencies.” DeNova pointed out that a merger would “reduce the number of school boards from five to one, the number of budgets from seven to one, and the number of audits from five to one. This process would offer greater transparency and simplification, and would provide obvious cost savings. An audit is $10,000, so having to only do one each year would mean $40,000 saved on that item alone.” But setting the cash savings aside, DeNova and Andrews pointed out that the focus is on the kids and what benefit or detriment a merger might do to them. The consensus among the superintendants was the a merger would allow data sharing so educators can assess student performance and adjust their methods accordingly. “Currently,”

– See RED on page 3a

Board sets electric car charging fee Considers Town Meeting Day changes By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter The electric vehicle charging station at the Town of Essex’s new police facility is still awaiting its first customer, and the Essex Selectboard on Monday set a charging fee of $1 per hour. The charging station was part of making the police building, which was completed last fall, “green,” Police Chief Brad Larose said Monday during a meeting of the board. It will also serve any future electric police or town vehicle, Municipal Manager Pat Scheidel said. For now, though, the charging station competes for customers with the handful of free charging stations in Burlington and South Burlington. Plus, most electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home. “It’s in the spirit of being green and community friendly and

– See SELECTBOARD on page 3a

LED conversion begins with streetlight survey

Essex Junction is getting in on a national trend of converting street lights from mercury and sodium vapor bulbs to light emitting diodes (LEDs). In order to begin the conversion, village residents are being recruited to a project next Saturday morning, March 28, to assess and account for the village’s current streetlight inventory. Residents interested in pitching in should RSVP to Essex Junction community relations specialist Darby Mayville at 878-6944 or e-mail darby@essexjunction.org. Bring a clipboard and wear walking shoes at 9 a.m. next Saturday to Brownell Library for maps and instructions. It is expected to take approximately two hours to inventory all village street lights. Refreshments will be served. Two years ago, Town of Essex street lights were similarly surveyed, and they are currently being converted to LEDs. The new

– See LED on page 3a

Green Mountain Power crews swap an old streetlight with an energy-efficient LED light earlier this month along Lida Drive in Essex. PHOTO | DAN MELLINGER

The Essex Reporter • March 19, 2015

Q&A with

Lee J. Weltman

DDS of Sunny Hollow Dental

It’s not the best kept secret in Northern Vermont. New Memory Care & Assisted Living solution in Essex. Mansfield Place Assisted Living and Memory Care has only been open for a few short months, but already the secret is out. Offering individualized care programs tailored to the specific needs of residents, Mansfield Place is also ideal for couples, where one spouse requires more services, and the other has more independence. With beautiful apartments, chef-prepared meals, 24-hour care, medication management, transportation and a broad array of engaging activities, residents live a vibrant lifestyle, while enjoying the support they deserve. What’s more, Mansfield Place has been designed to provide a soothing, aesthetically-pleasing environment, one which relaxes and inspires.

Like most 9-year-old boys in the 1960s, Lee Weltman was horsing around one day and chipped his front tooth. The George Eastman Dental Center, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, N.Y., offered Weltman experimental dental care. “Dr. Michael Buonocore was the guy who invented light cured bonding,” explained Weltman during an interview in his own dental office last month. “He fixed my tooth.” “I was horsing around again in my early 20s playing chicken fights,” continued Dr. Weltman. “Dr. Buonocore redid my tooth for me and it’s stayed ever since.” Two things remain the same for Dr. Weltman: 1) He’s still an adventurist and likes horsing around; and 2) He still works with teeth. Dr. Weltman established his Colchester private practice in 1997 and moved to his newly renovated Sunny Hollow location in 2008. The 53-year-old dentist came to Vermont in 1989 with degrees from St. Lawrence University and SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He completed a general practice residency at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. in 1989, where he received advanced training in surgery, endodontics, prosthetics and oral medicine. Dr. Weltman performs all aspects of general dentistry; however his special interests are in: cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, bite correction and TMJ problems. He completed advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of these dental problems at the Dawson Institute of Advanced Studies from 2003-2008. Four years ago, Dr. Weltman and Sunny Hollow Dental became an Invisalign preferred provider. He is a member of the ADA (American Dental Society), VSDS (Vermont State Dental Society) and served as the president of the CVDS (Champlain Valley Dental Society) for four years. The Colchester office employs a team of six: two dental assistants, two front end business staff and two hygienists. Dr. Weltman highlighted two staff members who have been with him since the mid1990s. “We try to make it like a family atmosphere here,” he said. “We like to make it more fun and less clinical. Because so many people are fearful of the dentist, we like to joke around.” For example, Halloween is a

Q: What is something people may not know about you? A: I worked in the Clinton Correctional Facility, in Dannemora, N.Y., in the ‘90s for three years. There were no oral surgeons there, so we did most of our own extractions. The prisoners come and go; lots hadn’t had any dental care. Some of them were really big babies. Q: How has dentistry changed over the 18 years you’ve been practicing? A: It has gotten better. Dental technology has improved so much; it’s much less painful these days. My job is easier than the dentists in the early days, when extractions were done with a pair of pliers and a bottle of whiskey. Q: How is Invisalign different from braces? A: They’re nice because you can take them out and brush your teeth, so the hygiene around them is way better. And they’re less noticeable which can be a great alternative for adults. Q: What is a common misconception about Invisalign? A: I guess a common misconception would be that you can’t put as much force on the teeth as you can with braces, but you’d be surprised how much teeth can move with Invisalign! Q: What are the best things we can do for our teeth? A: Buy an electric toothbrush. They are so great for care. Water picks can really help get in between teeth too. Mouth rinses are good. If you’re not trying to disinfect your mouth, you’re not getting it all. And, of course, there’s always flossing. Q: What’s with the large salt-water fish tank in your waiting room? A: My dentist when I was young had a goldfish; so I though to myself, when I have a practice someday, I’m going to have a nice fish tank. It’s a salt-water tank. Some of the fish I’ve had for a long time. Like the Brittle Star has grown a lot over the past eight or nine years. It’s also very relaxing to watch fish. — Elsie Lynn Parini

Staff from Sunny Hollow Dental pose in their Halloween costumes from 2014. Pictured from left to right: Bobbie, hygienist, Samantha, hygienist, Larissa, EFDA expanded function dental assistant, Tenzin, dental assistant, Elissa, dental account executive, Dr. Weltman, dentist, and Fran, office manager. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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particularly big deal at Sunny Hollow Dental. Costumes are elaborate and trickor-treating is encouraged. When he’s not at the office, Dr. Weltman likes to spend his free time outside with his wife, Sharon and their two children — who are both off at college now. He stays active by swimming, cycling, mountain biking, skiing and playing hockey. Weltman also volunteers and plays on teams with the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association. Dr. Weltman recently offered a few insights on his practice.

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The Essex Reporter • March 19, 2015

‘Bad luck’ for Tilley’s pub

Bar owner ‘wants out’ By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

Owning the only bar within walking distance of St. Michael’s College has been more challenging than owners Susan and Michael Thweatt bargained for. The couple has resolved to sell Tilley’s Pub after less than three years of ownership. “It’s been a tough two years for Tilley’s,” Susan Thweatt said of the bar on Route 15 that has had two previous incarnations under different ownership. Located between the Cumberland Farms and Dunkin Donuts near the St. Mike’s campus in Colchester, the bar counts among its clientele residents of the nearby Windemere Estates Mobile Home Park and Champlain Housing Trust affordable apartments at Winchester Place. Thweatt appeared last week at a meeting of the Colchester Selectboard, which doubles as the Liquor Control Board when liquor licenses come up for renewal. Because of what Colchester Police Chief

“Believe me, it’s not as fun as everyone thinks owning a bar.” Susan Thweatt Tilley’s Pub

Jennifer Morrison described in a memo to the board as “multiple violations” at the bar, board members approved only a conditional liquor license that will be up for review in six months. The approval is likely moot, however, because Thweatt said she has a deal in place to sell the bar by the end of this month. She did not identify the buyer or their plans for the establishment. According to a police report presented to the Liquor Control Board, the bar was cited nine times in 2014 for liquor license violations including an employee selling alcohol without requisite training, serving an intoxicated person, on-duty consumption by an employee, and failure to pay fines on time. Thweatt explained that the violations stem from two incidents, one where an employee was drinking off duty then went

back behind the bar to remove trash. She acknowledged employing a bartender who did not get re-certified as an alcohol server and being late paying fines. Colchester Lt. Doug Allen said police were called to the bar 13 times last year but acknowledged that the state’s liquor control regulations are difficult to adhere to. “There is a tremendous liability and tremendous responsibility in owning a bar,” Allen said. Thweatt said former managerial staff stole from the bar and that the neighborhood is prone to streetfights. She also said some St. Mike’s students arrive under the influence of drugs and become intoxicated “after one drink.” “Believe me, it’s not as fun as everyone thinks owning a bar,” she said. “We definitely want out. We’ve had a lot

LED

BREWERY

RED

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bulbs use less electricity and emit a more focused, brighter light, reducing orangehued light pollution. “The village is much more concentrated, so we’re hoping the assessment will go quickly and we’ll have good data on what the village has,” said Reed Parker, the Town of Essex Energy Committee chairman. “This is a national trend and the studies are quite positive in terms of energy reduction and less light pollution.” Green Mountain Power owns the lights and leases them to municipalities on terms set by the Vermont Public Service Board. The conversion should lead to smaller leasing fees, Parker said. Lights in Essex Town that have already been converted have been well received by residents, he added. The project is expected to save Essex Town $21,000 (18 percent) on annual street lighting costs, according to an energy committee analysis. Once the village inventory is complete, the village will seek Efficiency Vermont grants to help fund the conversion. Parker said the conversion will likely begin this fall and continue through 2016. — Jason Starr

“I’ve always been interested in seeing what it takes to start a business and what’s involved. And you might as well try it with something you enjoy,” he said. In addition to the planning commission application, Jarvis and Trout have also been in touch with the town’s water managers regarding wastewater treatment. Brewing is a water intensive business that creates a more concentrated wastewater stream compared to most other businesses discharging into the Essex Junction wastewater treatment facility, according to Town of Essex Utilities Director Aaron Martin. Jarvis said town officials have made the application process smooth, and he’s optimistic the business will gain necessary approvals.

DeNova said, “the high school simply can’t share all student performance data with ETSD, so [Andrews] and his team can’t evaluate thoroughly whether their methods and practices are working.” Andrews remarked that because of these limitations, “it’s impossible to tell if there are inequalities among our schools, and if there are, how they could help each other improve. It seems apparent that our kids would benefit from a consistent approach to education from Pre-K through 12 that is continually improved by regular assessment that looks at classroom performance as the key measure of success.” “We expect more of kids today than we did 10 years ago, and that means we expect more of our schools,”

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offering services,” said Larose. “It was part of the package. It’s a modern facility. It should have modern amenities.” The selectboard set the fee with an eye on saving money toward depreciation of the charging station and eventually funding its replacement. It is the only public electric vehicle charging station in Essex. Also Tuesday, the board agreed to spend $15,000 in collections from seized assets in drug busts — known as equitable sharing funds — to outfit the police facility’s fitness room with cardiovascular equipment. The fitness room has already received equipment donated by a gym in Bristol, Larose said. “These dollars belong to the community, but they aren’t tax dollars,” he said. In other business, the selectboard discussed ways to implement the recommendations of a group of citizens studying whether Town Meeting Day in Essex should be reinvented. The “Essex Governance Group” — funded by the Orton Family Foundation of Essex — recommended that the town presents its annual budget to voters as a ballot question rather than the current

voice-vote format in the Essex High School auditorium. The change would allow for greater participation in the budget decision. It also recommended putting all Essex and Essex Junction municipal and school budget votes onto one ballot in April, instead of the current scenario that requires residents to vote multiple times to set the spending that cumulatively determines local property taxes. Other recommendations from the group include improving public engagement and empowering neighborhoods in a “neighborhood assembly” style of governance. The consensus on Monday among board members and governance group members was to test the neighborhood assembly idea as part of a consultant-led initiative starting this month to combine the town and village planning departments. The governance group also plans to seek new Orton funding for a task force to further the idea of changing town meeting, working also with the committee recently formed to explore combining town and village school districts (see related story, page 1).

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Tilley’s Pub on Route 15 near St. Mike’s might soon be going under a different name. PHOTO | JASON STARR

of bad luck.” Although the commission approved a six-month license extension, the approval is not transferable. New owners would need to apply for their own license to operate a bar.

Andrews continued. “We need to prepare our kids for a fastpaced, twenty-first century world, and we have to be willing to meet that demand.” Marla Durham, a member of the RED Committee and Essex Junction resident, pointed out that there are major hurdles before a decision on whether to merge could be made. “We need to address several items that people in each community feel very strongly about,” she said. “In Essex Junction, the Recreation Department is under the supervision of the Prudential Committee and we don’t have anywhere near the transportation costs that Essex Town has. In Westford school choice is a serious issue. I can’t imagine a parent of a child at MMU or BFA who would vote to merge if it meant their child had to

switch schools. We need to figure out whether we can grandfather those kids in or do something else.” Committee member Martha Heath, of Westford, agreed and noted that her constituents will likely “perceive a loss of voice if they find themselves with only one representative on the new school board.” DeNova pointed out that they have “looked to be more functional in a dysfunctional governance structure, but there is only so much we can do.” The committee also announced that they launched a new website to help keep the community informed. Minutes, agendas, reports, and other information can be found at www.redstudy.wordpress. com. The next meeting will be held at the Essex High School library on March 31.

The Essex Reporter • March 19, 2015

Opinion Perspective

Hannaford hits hunger

Reality check for the do-everything state

Hannaford Supermarkets last week donated roughly $5,000 in food to the Vermont Foodbank as part of a hunger-relief campaign across five Northeast states. The food donated includes 109 cases of pasta, 88 cases of sauce, 146 cases of vegetables and 83 cases of cereal. Pictured from left to right are warehouse associate Demetericius Campbell, Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles, Hannaford Spokesman Brian Fabre, Chief Development Officer Christine Foster, driver Darryl Griffith, and Inventory Control Supervisor Henry LaPerle. PHOTO

By JOHN MCCLAUGHRY

The House and Senate Appropriations Committees are struggling valiantly to report a balanced general fund budget for Fiscal Year 2016. The estimated shortfall is about $130 million — 8 percent of the proposed general fund budget. This is a result of the chronic tendency of legislatures to find ever more things to spend money on, and state revenues currently coming in well under the projections of funds available. Raise taxes? It was eight years ago that the present governor declared, repeatedly, that “Vermont has no remaining tax capacity”. This year Gov. Shumlin’s proposal for a 0.7 percent payroll tax is getting a less-than-lukewarm reception in House Ways and Means. Even some of the legislature’s most liberal members are gun shy about levying any significant tax increases. With no ability to print money to cover looming deficits, no realistic prospect of “stimulus” payments from Washington, and little or no prospect for increasing the tax burden, it is now crunch time in Montpelier. The appropriators are always tempted to raid funds and revenue flows to get to the goal of a balanced budget. The most tempting targets are the annual contributions to the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement funds. But these two funds are now $3.2 billion out of actuarial balance — the result of years of legislative underfunding. Raiding another tempting target — the $300 million earmarked for transfer to the Education Fund — clearly means higher school property taxes. But the legislature and governor have raised the two school property tax rates four years in a row, and taxpayers are howling about it. So the appropriations committees are now in “shave here, squeeze there, postpone here” mode. That calls forth urgent lobbying pressure from every interest dependent on taxpayer funding, chanting: “not us, not now”. Among the loudest is the state employee’s union, which has already told Gov. Shumlin that it won’t accept any reductions in pay or benefits. The likely result of all this is a shakily “balanced” budget, where the statutes still require state agencies and their galaxy of nonprofit satellites to run the same programs and enforce the same laws, but with less money. There is always some prospect of doing that by “streamlining” agency operations, but those low hanging fruit opportunities have shrunk. One can’t help but sympathize with state employees who are told they must do as much but with less. What should, but never does, happen is for the governor and legislature to address the underlying question: “Which functions and services of state government must be maintained and effectively performed?” Some easy answers are: payment of interest on the state’s debt, maintaining a legislature and an independent judiciary, holding biennial elections, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and bringing lawbreakers to justice. This question implies that some limits must be put on what state government sees itself as responsible for achieving. Gov. Shumlin has installed a “results-based accountability system” under a very capable chief performance officer. But it is not that officer’s job to decide what the sprawling agencies of government are supposed to do. She will press them to adopt strategic plans and choose measurable indicators (“metrics”) for needed outcomes. That’s to the good. But a perusal of the act that created her position (Act 186 of 2014) shows the limitless breadth of desired outcomes. The state must see to it that “Vermonters are healthy. Vermont’s environment is clean and sustainable. Vermont’s families are safe, nurturing, stable and supported. Children succeed in school. Youths choose healthy behaviors,” and on and on. Every imaginable interest seems to have pushed its concerns into this law’s long list of outcomes and metrics. Can the Chief Performance Officer produce these results? Of course not. She can only press the agencies to organize and work effectively to get the required results. Unlimited outcomes require unlimited resources. Legislators should use this budget crisis to initiate a full-scale performance review, conducted by public-spirited appointees independent of the interests at stake. It would propose that the legislature adopt a short list of essential core functions, and jettison the present long list of openended and unattainable outcomes. We simply can’t raise enough tax dollars to assure that all “youths choose healthy behaviors”. The Vermont Democratic platform of 2004 boldly pledged a “top-to-bottom ‘performance review’ of the functions of state government… to find creative, smart new ways to make government run more efficiently on the resources we have.” (The Democratic candidate didn’t win the election, so they promptly shelved the idea.) That kind of review, courageously performed over three to five years, is the only hope for reducing state government to a level that Vermonters can actually pay for without crippling the economy, endangering the state’s bond rating, driving out the most productive people, and absorbing Vermont’s once-free citizens into the embrace of an increasingly less solvent do-everything state.

CONTRIBUTED

Letters to the Editor Derailing the train article The March 12 article on the train incident in Essex Junction (“Train derailment closes Main Street) needs comment. The article states the cars were carrying “liquid petroleum.” This phrase is like saying what comes out of the faucet on my kitchen sink is wet water. I believe the correct description is “liquid petroleum gas” and the tanks are labeled “LPG.” A more common name for LPG is propane gas. Avoiding the hot button word “gas” is intentional and downgrades the seriousness of the incident. This contortion leads to doubts about other aspects of the article. The station caretaker comments that the train was going slower than usual due to concerns about the response of crossing gates in subzero temperatures. I wonder if the real reason is the potential for buildup of ice around the tracks when crossed by vehicles. The train cars could lift from the tracks. Slowing down a train because of slower than normal signals seems a stretch. Replace the signals. Finally, the headline cries

“derailment.” At about 8:15 a.m., the train was not off the track and it appeared to me a derailment did not occur. I can make a case for carefully managing public perception during an incident to prevent overreaction. However, the great folk in Essex Junction should know what is traveling through the Village and the inherent risks.

Public Works shout out

over. The response from Essex Public Works Department personnel was nothing short of outstanding. While we weren’t the only ones having this issue, we sure were treated like we were. From the first call to the police dispatcher (off-hours support for Public Works), to the initial visit to confirm the problem, all the way through to the team that was finally able to unthaw the pipe, we were met with courteous and professional people who were genuinely interested in helping us out. Above and beyond easily describes their efforts. One responder delayed the start of a vacation to stop by and give us advice as the plumber did some inside work. Another spent several hours in the evening thinking of a way to tweak the equipment after the first attempt did not pan out. Specific thanks go to the following people: Aaron Martin, Bob Whitten, Ernie Oakes, Tyler Bortz and Pete Daigle. I am proud to have these people working for the Town of Essex.

In the early morning hours of March 5, our main water pipe froze

Joseph Benevento Essex

Stephen Colley Essex Junction

Hornet girls deserve more The Essex High School girls’ hockey Division 1 Champions received a serious snub in last week’s print edition of The Essex Reporter. The decision to feature the boy’s team, also champions and deserving of praise, on page one, above the fold, with photos, and relegate the girls to one sentence of congratulation and an online article was mystifying and in my opinion poorly thought out. They merit an apology.

Betsi White Essex

From the Statehouse

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in the late 1700s. A bill has been introduced to modernize and clarify the law governing notaries, their responsibilities and duties, and provide a stable infrastructure without being unduly burdensome. The Vermont Secretary of State does not have the statutory authority to appoint, commission, regulate or discipline a Vermont notary public. However, the Secretary of State has provided guidance and training to notaries for almost four decades. We will be working to try and update statutes to the current century and to provide a common understanding of the law. We will be conferring with the Uniform Law Commission to create verbatim language among states. When the Legislature convened this session, cleaning up our lake and rivers was given huge consideration and deemed crucial. Clean water is a huge economic driver in Vermont. Held deeply as part of the “Vermont brand,” clean water helps contribute nearly $2 billion in tourism activities, providing joy to Vermonters and visitors. Yet as we are all well aware, our lakes, rivers, and ponds are struggling from pollution, and our efforts over the decades have not kept pace with the impact of stormwater runoff and high water events. H.35, which is a comprehensive, far-reaching water quality bill has passed out of committee. It engages all land-use sectors, including roads, highways, agricultural operations, developed land in urban areas, wastewater treatment plants and forest lands. All will be required to improve practices and all will be required to participate in providing resources to fund and finance a long-term sustained effort. The bill formalizes a program to identify and put water quality plans in place. Existing and new commercial and industrial properties with large amounts of paved surfaces will need to demonstrate how they will limit the effects of stormwater. Municipalities will need to inventory all their roads and develop a prioritized implementation plan to improve stormwater management. Missing from past efforts, this bill provides for a set of funding mechanisms that will assist municipalities, agriculture operations and businesses to improve water quality. This is working today for the future of the next generation of Vermonters. Driver’s Restoration Day is this Friday at the Costello Courthouse in Burlington. For just $20 per ticket, residents of Chittenden, Lamoille, Franklin, Grand Isle and Washington counties with licenses suspended for failure to pay traffic tickets may have their driving privileges reinstated. For more information, contact the Chittenden State’s Attorney’s Office at (802) 863-2865 This effort is aimed at ensuring that lower income Vermonters are not forced to make choices between paying for overdue tickets or daily necessities and increasing public safety. It is my pleasure to serve you in the Legislature. Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments.

The Essex Reporter makes every effort to be accurate. If you notice an error, please contact us at 878-5282, or by e-mail at news@essexreporter. com. Note “correction” in the subject line.

Debbie Evans represents Essex Town in the Vermont House of Representatives.

John McClaughry, a former member of the Vermont House and Senate, is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute, online at www.ethanallen.org.

In the last week and a half there has been a flurry of activity in all committees. This is the time of year referred to as “crossover.” It is the halfway point in this session that bills have to be vetted and passed out of committee, presented to the Legislature and moved on to the Senate. My committee has been taking testimony on the controversial issue of consolidating Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) This concept is not a separate standalone bill but is included in the appropriations bill. This proposal by the Governor to consolidate two of the state’s PSAPs is under review. Workers at the PSAPs are trained as both dispatchers and 911 call-takers. Currently, the Vermont State Police operate four centers located in Derby, Williston, Rutland, and Rockingham. The State PSAPs are staffed 24/7, 365 days a year providing emergency and non emergency support to Vermont’s citizens, visitors and first responders. They provide dispatching services for a number of state agencies and in excess of 100 local law enforcement, fire departments and rescue services. The PSAPs are staffed with 105 employees — 72 of them are full time, 33 are temporary. The full-time positions are distributed, with 14 in Derby, 16 in Rutland, 14 in Rockingham and 24 in Williston. This proposal would eliminate the Derby and Rutland centers with an estimated savings to the state of $1.7 million dollars. The proposed consolidation has created concern about potential safety issues. This proposal is still under consideration. If you are one of the 18,000 notaries in the State of Vermont, this should be of interest to you. Notaries provide important services. We rely on notaries to prevent fraud, and they play a key role in lending integrity to important transactions of commerce and law. Believe it or not, our laws regarding notaries have not been changed or updated since they were first incorporated

Debbie Evans

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In Loving Memory of

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Gloria Deeley

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more significant than you The winter thaw has begun – let’s hope it continues without a March snowstorm interrupting this very welcome sight. It has been a long, frigid winter here in Vermont, but Mother Nature shielded us from the mounds of snow which inundated Boston! On March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-Heart, observed St. Patrick’s Day which began as a religious celebration for the patron Saint of Ireland. On a more serious note, I would like to reach out to you for some help; help with our weekly Wednesday lunches (September through June) for the Essex Senior Citizens, Inc.. Each Wednesday we provide lunch to approximately 40 members of Essex Senior Citizens at the Essex Junction Park and Recreation on Maple Street in Essex Junction. The volunteers are needed from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or any segment of those 2 1/2 hours would be greatly appreciated. In late August the officers set up a calendar for the

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year so you can see which Wednesday fits into your schedule. Our luncheons are: soup and sandwiches provided by volunteers from area churches (St. Pius X, Essex Alliance, Grace Methodist, Essex Congregational, St. James and Holy Family), occasional lunch at nearby restaurants, potlucks (last Wednesday of the month), and Board Hosts – lunch prepared by the Officers. Volunteers

The Angels gathered by your side, so very close to you. For they knew the pain and suffering, that you were going through. I thought about so many things, as I held tightly to your hand. Oh, how I wished that you were strong, and happy once again. But your eyes were looking homeward, to that place beyond the sky, where Jesus and Bradley held their outstretched arms; it was time to say goodbye, I struggled with my selfish thoughts, for I wanted you to stay, so we could walk and talk and shop again, like we did just yesterday. But Jesus and Bradley knew the answer, and I knew that you loved them so, so I gave to you life’s greatest gift; the gift of “Letting Go.”

are needed to set tables, serve lunch and clean up, which is all done by 1 p.m. — 1:15 p.m. at the latest. The best part is that this act of kindness is never wasted. It’s a time for the members to have a good lunch and a good time with good people, like you! Call Donna Harnish, Co Pres., at 879- 7922 or Gloria Deeley, Co Pres., at 363-9218 for more information.

Love, always and forever in our hearts, Your Family; Herb (spouse); David and Laurie (son and former daughter-inlaw); Wendy and Abe (daughter and sonin-law); Michael and Brandon (grandsons); Patty and Lou (sister and brother-in-law); and Joe and Laura (brother and partner).

ESSEX SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. UPCOMING EVENTS March 25: Potluck luncheon with March birthday celebrations April 1: Soup and sandwich April 8: Essex culinary: tickets required

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March 20 proclaimed ‘Fresh Air Fund Day’

In recognition of The Fresh Air Fund’s 139th summer of bringing together New York City children and volunteer host families in Vermont, Governor Shumlin has proclaimed March 20 “Fresh Air Fund Day” throughout the state. This summer, The Fresh Air Fund will once again allow thousands of inner-city boys and girls to escape the hot, noisy New York City streets to enjoy the simple joys of summertime fun in the country. Families who participate in The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family Program open their hearts and homes to New York City children in the summer. “Sharing your home and the surrounding community with a Fresh Air youngster can be the beginning of a worthwhile and meaningful experience – for both the child and your family,” said Jenny Morgenthau, Executive Director of The Fresh Air Fund. “This year, we are looking for new host

families in the Champlain Valley area to celebrate our 139th summer and give children a chance to run barefoot through the grass or gaze at the star-filled skies.” Volunteers simply want to share what they have with city children and introduce them to the joys of suburban or country life. “It helps us to slow down and enjoy the summer a bit more. Fresh Air children enjoy just catching fireflies and watching the stars come out,” said Lisa, a Fresh Air host Families find hosting so rewarding that more than 65 percent of all Fresh Air children are invited to visit the same host families year after year. First-time Fresh Air visitors are six to 12 years old and all it takes is the willingness to welcome a New York City child to your community. To learn more visit www.freshair.org.

Announcement Matt Musgrave joins Geri Reilly Real Estate Geri Reilly Real Estate welcomes Matt Musgrave. Musgrave has over 11 years of experience as a Realtor & Buyers Agent in Vermont. A current resident of Essex, Musgrave graduated from the Community College of Vermont and earned a liberal studies degree with a focus on business, economics and marketing. He is a Director on the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors and is on the Vermont Realtors Government Affairs Committee.

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C alendar MAR 22

BLOOD DRIVE 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. 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 9:30a.m. www.cmcvermont.org THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction - All Welcome! Sacrament Meeting - Sundays at 10 AM. Come learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s awesome! Family History Center - Sundays 1 - 3 PM, Thursday 7 - 9 PM. Come find your ancestry! The FHC has website resources (such as www.familysearch.org), including free access to ancestry.com, microfiche and microfilm readers, and a staff of capable genealogists. For more info, call 802-879-9142, email essexwardvt@gmail.com, or check out www.mormon. org DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www. daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail.com Sunday Service at 10:30am Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 7:45 am, 9 am, 10:15 am and 11:30 am. 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 am. Service at 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 879-8304. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION -UCC, A Welcoming Community, Accepting and Serving All in the Spirit of Christ. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745, Website: www.fccej.org ; Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Associate Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. High Youth Group, Sundays 11:30-1:30, Sr. High Youth Group, Sundays 5-7, 5th-6th Grade Youth Group, 1st Sunday of the month 11:30 – 1:30. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 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. 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). 8992558. 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.

The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the Essex Cinemas. Donors with all blood types are currently needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative. Essex Cinemas, Essex, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: redcrossblood.org.

Thursday

UVM Film Series: The Conversation. The

UVM Film Series presents it’s next installment, the Francis Ford Coppola directed “The Conversation.” The film stars Gene Hackman as a paranoid, secretive surveillance expert who has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered. Billings Lecture Hall, UVM Campus, Burlington. Pre-film discussion 6 p.m. and film screening 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Mania. Nectar’s presents Trivia Mania,

a pub style trivia game. Questions are displayed on the TVs and are read aloud. Categories range from pop culture, history, science, literature and more. Entertainment provided by Top Hat DJS. All ages. Nectars, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 658-4771.

Friday

Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The

Elder Education Enrichment group will be offering the next installment of their spring lecture series with Burlington International Airport’s Director of Aviation, Gene Richards. Richards will present a lecture entitled “BTV: Upgrades, Efficiencies, and the Future at Burlington International Airport.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Dancing Uphill 2015. The University of Ver-

mont will be hosting this annual concert highlighting UVM dance student performers. The show includes choreography by UVM dance faculty, UVM composition students, and professional guest dance artists. This year’s production will be directed by Paul Besaw and will feature new works by dance faculty/guest artists Hannah Dennison, Paula Higa, Adele Myers, and Susan Levine Ourada. Performances also Saturday, March 21. Mann Hall Gymnasium on the UVM Trinity Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Information: Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu.

Saturday

Sugar On Snow Party. The Palmer’s Sug-

arhouse will be hosting a sugar on snow party. Maple demonstrations, maple goodies including traditional sugar on snow, petting zoo, trails and horse rides with views of the Adirondacks, live music and more. Handicap accessible and plenty of parking and seating. Musical entertainment by the Mystic Party Band. Palmer Sugar House, Shelburne, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Information: 985-5054 or www.palmersugarhouse.com.

survive, and hear their personal stories as well. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Information: 8784918 or www.williston.lib.vt.us

Poetry Experience. The Fletcher Free Library

presents this poetry and spoken word workshop facilitated by Rajnii Eddins. Gain confidence with your writing, learn from and support others and experience the joy of poetry. Fletcher Free Library’s Pickering Room, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Information: 865-7211.

Sunday

Maple Ham Dinner. The Ascension Church

will be hosting a family-style, baked ham dinner. The menu will include maple ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cole slaw, and all the trimmings. Desserts will include Vermont Maple Dumplings, Vermont Maple Cheesecake, and Vermont Maple Nut Pie. Georgia Elementary School, Georgia, 12 p.m. $12 Adults; $9 Seniors; $6 Children 5-12; $35 max per family. Contact Alice: 524-3330.

“Dimanches.” The Fletcher Free Library

presents it’s French-English conversation group where French speakers of all levels gather to practice the language while in a casual, social setting. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Contact Barbara: 865-7211.

Monday

CVAA Senior Lunch. CVAA will be host-

ing its weekly lunch at Covenant Church. The menu will include baked ham au jus, creamy scalloped potatoes, whipped butternut squash, wheat roll and ice lemon mousse. Milk to drink. Covenant Church, Essex Center, 12 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Information: 865-0360.

Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The

Elder Education Enrichment group will be offering the next installment of their spring lecture series with Vermont State Archaeologist, Jess Robinson. Robinson will present a lecture entitled “Bringing the Past to Light: Recent Discoveries and New Interpretations in Vermont Archaeology.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Shape and Share Life Stories. Prompts trig-

ger real life experience stories, which are crafted into engaging narrative and shared with the group. Led by Recille Hamrell. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free and open to all adults. Information: 878-4918 or www.williston.lib.vt.us.

The ABC’s of IRAs. The New England Feder-

al Credit Union will be hosting a seminar led by Jonathan Whitehouse, CFS Financial Consultant. This seminar is informative for both those currently with an IRA and those considering one and interested in learning more. Whitehouse will discuss the difference between Roth and Traditional IRAs; common mistakes to avoid with an IRA; and what a Rollover IRA is and how it’s used. Seating is limited, registration is encouraged. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Free. Register: 879-8790 or nefcu.com.

Movies at Main Street Landing: “The Usual Suspects.” The Movies at Main Street

Landing series present the 1995 Bryan Singer directed modern classic “The Usual Suspects,” starring a cast including Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro and Kevin Pollak. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations benefit local charities. Contact: 540-3018.

Wednesday

Seated Yoga. Led by dedicated volunteers,

this free exercise class is open to all seniors Seated yoga is a gentle form of exercise, designed to increase flexibility and balance and help reduce stress. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex Junction, 10-11 a.m. Free. Contact Lou Ann: 876-5087.

German-English Conversation Group. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Meet others in the community who do. Join the group and practice foreign language conversation. Fluency not required nor is attendance at every meeting. Fletcher Free Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Barbara: 8657211.

Thursday

Gallery Talk. Frog Hollow is pleased to

announce a gallery talk by Douglas Brooks who’s research is featured in their current exhibit titled Trapping Boats of Lake Champlain. The exhibit and talk are the culmination of several years of research into the craft of boatbuilding by Lake Champlain trappers from the 1940’s through the 1980’s. Douglas will talk about his research with Hannaford Career Center and Middlebury College students to identify local trapping boats in Addison County and Essex County, New York, documenting them through interviews, measurements, and photographs. Frog Hollow, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Information: www.froghollow.org/

Birding in Madagasgar. The Green Mountain

Audubon Society will be hosting a lecture on the birds of Madagasgar. Situated off the coast of Africa, Madagasgar’s flora and fauna have more in common CVAA’s Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls with the Indian subcontinent from which it Prevention. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bach’s Birthday. The Burlington Chamber Orderived millions of years ago. Gary Starr CVAA will be offering this program to chestra will be hosting a 330th birthday and his wife Kathy visited Madagasgar help senior citizens stretch and bend celebration for Johann Sebastian Bach as on a birding trip a few years ago and without injury, pain or fear of falling. The part of the international “Bach in the Subwill share their tales of the unique birds, program is a joint safe activity proven ways Day” celebration. The celebration mammals, and plants that inhabit the to reduce arthritic pain, increase both will feature the music of Johann Sebasremote island. This program is free and lower and upper body strength and tian Bach performed in several locations open to the public. Free parking is availimprove balance and agility. Call soon throughout the Burlington Town Center able on site. Burnham Library, Colchester, as class size is limited and programs fill mall by the Chamber Orchestra, Counter6:30 p.m. Free. Information: http://greenquickly. Classes are offered at no charge point, Vermont Suzuki Violins and other mountainaudubon.org and are open to anyone 50+. Beginner Burlington area musical groups. Burlington classes begin March 17 and continue Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meetTown Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. through May 7. Convenant Church, Essex, ing of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Free. Information: www.bcovt.org. 10-11 a.m. each day. Contact Rachael: Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 651Wildlife Encounter! Join the Dorthy Alling 865-0360 x1046 or Rachael@cvaa.org. 5012. Memorial Library for a live-animal preEssex Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meetsentation by Wildlife Encounters, an orgaings are held on Wednesdays at 12:10 nization dedicated to protecting global p.m. at The Essex. Serving the communibiodiversity. Meet a variety of amazing ties of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and animals and learn about their natural Underhill. habitats Find out how these animals

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SUGAR ON SNOW PARTY The Milton Historical Society will be hosting a sugar on snow party to celebrate the arrival of this year’s sugaring season. The party will include live music, maple treats and family activities. Milton Grange Hall, Milton, 1-4 p.m. Free. Information: 8931604 or miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thurs-

days. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junc-

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

Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings happen 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/”www.essexartleague.com.

Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This confi-

dential 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.

older and is $12 per year. Contact: 8765087 or Lpioli@essex.org.

Jazzercise Lite for 50 Plus. A fun, easy

Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts ages 50 and over, at the Essex Junction Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. New players are always welcome. Free to members of EJSC, others pay $1per day. Membership at EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age and

dance and fitness class that combines dance, yoga, pilates and strength training for all levels of fitness with instructor Kit Sayers. 10-visit punch pass can be purchased at Essex Junction Senior Center. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex Junction. Tuesdays 8-9 a.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 members, $35 non-members. Contact Lou Ann: 876-5087.

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Library Closed for Team Building Meeting. Brownell Library, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Digital Literacy for Seniors: Intro to Video Conferencing. The Essex Free Library will be hosting a series of informative programs to help local senior citizens develop new computer skills. This week seniors will learn the basics of video conferencing including popular software and required hardware. Essex Free Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20

Songs and Stories with Matthew. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. Funded by the Friends of Brownell Library. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m. Axis and Allies: War at Sea. Play a World War II game of strategy using battleships, air fleets, and submarines to decide the fate of the world. For Teens. Brownell Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Magic: The Gathering. In Magic, you play the role of planeswalker: a powerful wizard who fights other planeswalkers for glory, knowledge and conquest. Your deck of cards represents all the weapons in your arsenal, spells you know and creatures you can summon to fight for you. Beginners welcome. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, 6-8 p.m. Spring Piano Concert by Teddy Ninh. Join us for a mix of classical, jazz and other piano music performed by Essex High School Senior, Teddy Ninh. Brownell Library, 7-7:45 p.m. Saturday, March 21

Manga Club Meeting. Get to know other members, share your favorite manga series, and tell Japanese legends. Explore this awesome Japanese style of art and writing. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24

Digital Literacy for Seniors: Listen Up Vermont. The Essex Free Library will be hosting a series of informative programs to help local senior citizens develop new computer skills. This week seniors will learn the basics of using Listen Up Vermont, the downloadable audio book program provided by the member libraries of the Green Mountain Library Consortium. Essex Free Library, 1-2:30 p.m. Green Mountain Mustard. Learn about and explore local, rich and creamy gourmet mustard as we welcome Michael from Green Mountain Mustard. Essex Free Library, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25

Tutoring. Students in Kindergarten through grade 8 can get help with any subjects from St. Michael’s College Student volunteers. Please register for a 30 minute slot. Brownell Library, 3:30-5 p.m.

who appears to have died during labor. But what if-as Sibyl’s assistant later charges-the patient wasn’t already dead, and it was Sibyl who inadvertently killed her? Copies available at the Adult Circ. Desk. Potluck fare: Let the book inspire you. Library provides tableware, decaf coffee and water. Brownell Library, 6-8 p.m. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S TEETH?

Thursday, March 26

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. No reservations needed. First come, first helped. Brownell Library, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for babies and toddlers with an adult. Brownell Library, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Drop-in Knitting Group. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome. Essex Free Library, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Story Time for 3- to 5-Year-Olds. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m. Creative Writing Club. Wednesdays, for ages 9 and older. Let your imagination soar as you write your own stories and poems using prompts, games and other writing exercises. Essex Free Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months-3 ½ years. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Preschool Story Time. Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 3.5-5 years. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Essex Free Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

New England Ramble Dine and Discuss: “Midwives” by Chris Bohjalian. Discussion leader Ed Cashman. The time is 1981, and Sibyl Danforth has been a dedicated midwife in the rural community of Reddington, Vermont, for 15 years. But one treacherous winter night, in a house isolated by icy roads and failed telephone lines, Sibyl takes desperate measures to save a baby’s life. She performs an emergency Caesarian section on its mother,

Drop-in Story Time for Kids of All Ages. Twice a month on Fridays. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes. No registration required. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m.

Rock, Roll and Read Story Time. Fridays. Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. All ages. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction. Contact: 878-6956. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org.

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T On March 3 the Essex girls’ hockey team skates around Gutterson to celebrate their second consecutive State Championship win. The Hornets beat Middlebury, 5-1. PHOTO | PAUL LAMONTAGNE | vermontsportsimages.com

By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter After a dominant 5-1 win in the D-I State Championship Final on March 3 over No. 2 Middlebury the Essex Hornets girls’ hockey squad won their second state title. Now the Vermont Girls’ Hockey Coaches Association has selected two Essex teammates 2015 AllStars and one has been named Player of the Year. “We had a strong senior class this year that certainly stepped up in the championship game,” Hornet head coach John Maddalena said. “And that showed with Melanie Theriault and Kathleen Young scoring all five goals. That’s really a great finish to their four years at Essex. They went to the championship game four years and won three of them.” “I’m impressed by the way the team handled the expectations of the season; with so many people expecting we’d win

another state championship. We didn’t always play great hockey this season, but we came together for three stellar games.” The D-I first team is comprised of six players. Essex senior Tiffany Barnes was one of two defenders chosen and classmate Victoria Gibson was the chosen goalkeeper. To Maddalena’s surprise Theriault was not selected as a first or second team All-Star despite her proven abilities on the ice and remarkable play in the State Championship game. Over the course of the 2014-15 season Barnes has been outstanding on the defensive end of the ice. “Tiffany had her best three games of the season during the tournament,” Maddalena said. “She was able to move the puck out of our zone and keep us out of trouble.” Gibson has been reviled by opposing teams and praised by her own for her ability to stonewall countless attempts

to net the puck. “Victoria was outstanding in the quarterfinals, the semifinals and the championship final.” Maddalena said. “She only allowed one goal and kept us in the game against South Burlington and BFA.” Young was another Essex standout on the rink this season. She even strung together a hat trick in the girls’ championship game at Gutterson against Middlebury – the second in D-I finals history. Young was given the honor of holding the title of Division I Player of the Year for 2015 girls’ hockey. The tremendous talent that the Hornets displayed on the ice extended past the rink and into the classroom. Four female senior hockey players were named Academic All-Stars for maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5. Young and Gibson along with Anna Mechler and Julie Pearce all achieved academic excellence.

Hornets give the curl a whirl By KRISTIN KANY For The Essex Reporter The Essex High School viceskip curler threw the rock for a hit. The sweeper helped it to glide into the house, over the hog line and close to the button. What sport is this? This isn’t a primitive cave-sport comprised of pebbles and pigs. It’s curling and Hornets Brendan Gleason, Matt Wu, Nick Hallowell and Cody Greene participated on March 14 at Cairns Arena as one of 32 community teams in the 6th Annual Howard Center Curling Challenge. Eight high schools were invited to compete in the event that doubles as a fundraiser to support the thousands of children, adults, and families the Howard Center

serves each year. None of the Essex athletes had competed in the sport prior to the tournament. Rumor has it they even researched and reviewed game films to get pumped up before Friday night’s practice. “We had no idea how to play the game,” Gleason said. “We’ve watched it on TV before, but never played. We were able to get a practice session in on Friday though.” “It was pretty rough at first,” Greene added. “But we were able to pick it up as we went along.” Gleason and Greene explained that learning how the stone moved and the effects sweeping had on the speed was especially challenging.

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Pictured from left to right: Hornets Matt Wu, Nick Hallowell, Brendan Gleason and Cody Greene pose on the ice at Cairns Arena during the 6th Annual Howard Center Curling Challenge. PHOTO | KRISTIN KANY

The Essex Sting poses with their awards after they defeated the Barre Blades 1-0 in the Vermont State Championship on March 6. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

were 9-years-old and have won multiple championships including U-10 and U-12 titles. “These kids are playing at a high level,” Burke said. “I would consider their skill level

HOCKEY Congratulations to the boys’ hockey team and coaches on their state championship victory a week ago Monday. Our No. 1 boys’ hockey squad edged out No. 3 South Burlington 3-2 in three overtime periods to win the Division I State Championship. Seemingly tied at 2-2 forever when Nick McGovern hit Alex Giummo with a pass that the latter buried into the Rebel goal to win the longest D-I boys’ championship final. Fittingly in their ninth overtime game of the season, the Hornets chalked up their 14th State Championship. Goalkeeper Erik Short stopped 48 shots. Brendan Gleason from Mike Croce accounted for the Hornets’ first goal while McGovern’s blast off a pass from Ryan Yong gave Essex a 2-0 lead. South Burlington answered with two scores before the second period ended. Many periods and hours later the Hornets ended the night, the game, and the season in fine fashion. They played to a 19-1-3 record. Congratulations to Vermont Girls’ Ice Hockey Coaches Associations 2015 Player of the Year Kathleen Young and EHS 2015 All-Stars Tiffany Barnes and Victoria Gibson. BASKETBALL The Hornet girls’ basketball fell to No. 1 CVU in the State Championship final 41-23 last week. Essex played solid defense and trailed only 19-15 at the half then cut the lead to two after Emily Goodrich’s free throws. The Hornets were outscored 22-6 from that point on and the Red Hawks went on a 12-0 run to salt the game away. Senior Alex Esposito closed out her career with seven rebounds while freshman Olivia Duncan made four steals. Mychaela Harton played her heart out in the defeat. The girls end their season 18-6. They were in the finals for the first time since winning it all in 2006. Congratulations to Coach Montague, Coach Cioffi, and the team on an outstanding season. TRACK AND FIELD At the New England Track and Field Championships in Boston last month the boys’ 4x400 ran a 3:44. Splits were as follows: Nate Rodrigue-Hotchkiss – 54, Angus Hutcheon – 55, Nate Brennan – 55, and Connor Knowles – 55. Eric Scharf ran a 2:51 in the 1,000.

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The Essex Youth Hockey Association 2014-15 Bantam AA team, The Sting, won the Vermont State Championship on March 6. The Barre Blades had their opportunities to take the title, but the Essex Sting prevailed 1-0. Ian Amalksen scored the lone goal with only 15 seconds left in the game. The Blade’s goalkeeper had the net covered, but Amalksen dinged the far post to squeeze in the puck. The Sting head coach Patrick Burke recalled the tough season that his players had to navigate to acquire their state title. “We had to play against some difficult teams from Quebec,” Burke said. “In order to win the title we had to beat a pair of good teams from St. Albans and then the team from Barre.” A majority of the players on The Sting have been on the ice together since they

he middle of March brings us to the end of playoffs and the winter season, another state championship, a week off from sports, spring sports sign-up meeting, the annual Dodgeball Tournament and the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Not bad for those of us who enjoy staying indoors during the still chilly winter. Can’t complain as last week saw a handful of warmer weather days and melting snow. Spring sports are slated to begin Monday with Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday after school.

to be comparable to a high school sub-varsity team.” The Sting will represent Vermont in the National Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah at the end of March.

“This is a really exciting moment for the guys,” said Burke who played in the 1984 National Tournament with his team from New Jersey. “We’re looking forward to playing teams from Atlanta, Dallas and Seattle.” The 16-team tournament will feature squads from 13 states including Alaska, Georgia and Montana. The Sting is the only Vermont team in the tournament. On March 25 The String will fly to Salt Lake City where they will stay until March 30. The Vermont team tournament opener will be played on March 26 when they play the Seattle Sno Kings. The Sting 2014-15 roster includes players from the Village and Town of Essex, Jericho, Underhill and the Islands. Some players have never been to Utah and others

CURLING The curling team captured a state title this weekend. Brendan Gleason, Matt Wu, Cody Greene and Nick Hallowell made up the Essex championship team under the direction of Kristin Kany. In fact on Friday afternoon when curlers Gleason and Wu finished their Advanced Biology lab analysis, they prepared for their upcoming match by watching curling videos on YouTube. Gleason described it as “watching game film”. SPRING SPORTS Check to see if your paperwork, forms and physicals are completed, signed, up to date and on file in the nurses’ office by Monday if you plan to play a spring sport. ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE The St. Michael’s College softball team opened its season with a pair of five-inning losses on Saturday to Pace University, 12-0, and Lock Haven (Penn.) University, 9-1, during the National Training Center Spring Games. Sophomore Jessica Barnett former EHS power hitting SS was 1-for-2. FANTASY SPORTS Time to complete your brackets because the NCAA Tournament is about to begin. Might want to prepare for your Fantasy Baseball Draft too. SPRINT COACH WANTED EMS might still be looking for a sprint coach. If you are interested contact coach Andrew Kasprisin at akasprisin@etsd.org. BIRTHDAYS Montpelier teacher Windy Kelly celebrates a

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Members of the Green Mountain Curling Club (GMCC) supplemented the study and were on hand to teach technique and rules and to help coach strategy. In the preliminary high school round, Essex beat CVU. The next draw pitted the Hornets against reigning champions from Burlington. The Seahorses prevailed in a very close game. At one point, measurements were taken to determine which school’s stones were closer to the scoring zone – house. Burlington went on to win the high school division

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and placed third overall; Rock’n Blues of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont was second and Point of Stone won the Challenge Cup trophy. Other components of the competition included accolades for best costumes, team names and highest fundraisers. GMCC curler Kurt Carpenter coached the Hornets and gave the highest compliments to the squad. Carpenter was extremely impressed with the boys’ ability to hone their skills so quickly after only one practice. “Curling is not as easy as it looks and they picked up the subtleties of technique and strategy really well,” Carptenter said. “These

stones weigh 42 pounds and sliding them on ice with finesse often requires lots of practice. They did great with that and with the sweeping. Their sportsmanship was also absolutely exemplary.” Gleason and Greene were overjoyed to learn the basics and complimented Carpenter on his ability to teach them his technique. “It was nice to get a different perspective on a sport we’ve never played,” Greene said. “If it fits our schedule we’re going to do it again,” Gleason concluded. “It was definitely a great experience.” Joe Cardello contributed to this article.

The 2004 Green Mountain Glades Squirt Major team has captured the Boston Hockey League Championship on March 8. The team played all weekend and took out the No. 3 seeded Boch Blazers 5-2 in the semifinal on Saturday, March 7. The Glades goal scorers included Billy Sancibrian, Ryan Comishock, Christian Day and Liam Evarts, of Colchester – with a pair. The championship game was a low scoring affair. Sancibrian scored a pair of goals on a powerplay and the team showed great effort on defense. Superb goaltending by Carson Barnes down the stretch allowed the Glades to take down the No. 1 seeded Lovell Knights 21 and capture the championship. The Glades are comprised of 10- and 11-year-olds from around the State. They represent Vermont’s youth hockey program

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Upcoming Events BACH’S BIRTHDAY. The Burlington Chamber Orchestra will be hosting a 330th birthday celebration for Johann Sebastian Bach at the Burlington Town Center mall on March 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of the international “Bach in the Subways Day” celebration. The celebration will feature the music of Johann Sebastian Bach performed in several locations throughout the mall by the Burlington Chamber Orchestra, Counterpoint, Vermont Suzuki Violins and other Burlington area musical groups. A complete list of the performers and performance times will be posted on the Burlington Chamber Orchestra’s website: www. bcovt.org. ESSEX ART LEAGUE SHOW AND SALE. The members of Essex Art League would like to present their exciting new spring art display at Union Station in Burlington during the month of April. Celebrate the arts as well as shop for that special gift as you browse through paintings and photographs offered by more than 40 artists. The show begins March 29 and will continue through May 2. The League will hold an Artist’s Reception featuring live music and refreshments where people can learn the stories behind the artwork on April 10 from 5-8 p.m. at One Main Street Landing. Information: www.essexartleague.com. Barn with Horses, by David Goodrich

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The Town of Essex invites you to prepare a Bid for the Town and Village 2015 combined Paving Program. Bid packages are available at the Town Public Works office, 5 Jericho Road, Essex Center and the Village of Essex Junction Offices at Lincoln Hall. Sealed bids will be received at the Town Public Works office, or mailed to the Town of Essex, Public Works Department, 81 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452 until 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 17, 2015. Questions can be directed to the Town Public Works Office at 878-1344 and the Village Public Works Office at 878-6942.

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Our Essex Junction School District is seeking a school district Clerk/ Treasurer to serve as an officer of the Essex Junction School District (EJSD). The position shall involve performing the duties prescribed by the School District Charter and by Vermont Statute Annotated for School District Clerk and Treasurers. The Clerk/Treasurer position also performs responsible financial record keeping for the Essex Junction School District as mandated by State Education Law, and organizes and runs school district elections/votes. The Treasurer collaborates with the CCSU Accounting and Payroll staff and maintains the appropriate segregation of duties as part of the District’s accounting control procedures. This position will also perform treasurer and related duties for other districts within the supervisory union as designated and overseen by the supervisory union treasurer. Qualified candidates must be a legally qualified voter in the Village of Essex Junction, and have prior financial accounting and record keeping experience. Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental laws and regulations, and procedure manuals as required. Familiarity with the laws, regulations, procedures and policies related to school district finances preferred. Qualified candidates will also demonstrate high integrity, good judgment, excellent organizational skills, great oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, dependability and self-motivation. The EJSD Treasurer/Clerk hours are expected to range from 20 to 25 hours per week depending on district events. Another ten hours per week is anticipated for the performance of treasurer and related duties for other districts within the supervisory union as designated and overseen by the supervisory union treasurer. In total, the position is expected to fluctuate between 30 to 35 hours/week. Position pays $15.82/hour. Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental insurance, term life insurance, professional development funding, retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution, and paid leaves. For additional information about the position, and to apply, please go to www.Schoolspring.com and enter Job ID 1321452. Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

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S chools ADL Agenda From Principal Laurie Singer One of the most unique and memorable activities that takes place in our supervisory union is our CCSU and Essex Town Fine Arts Night hosted at EHS. March 12 was a night I hope no one missed. Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford students joined together to participate in an evening full of music (orchestra, band and chorus students performed, with each ensemble performing one number all together), artwork was on display throughout the hallways and library, and dance and drama performances were viewed. I know of no other supervisory union in Vermont who’s performing and visual arts teachers rise to this level of commitment as the ones we have in our schools. Kudos to our students and teachers, as well as a heartfelt thank you for taking the time and energy required to allow students to participate in this incredible experience and to treating the community to an evening full of joy.

Summit Scoop School Climate Survey School climate research shows that safe, supportive, engaging and helpfully challenging schools are associated with and/ or predictive of positive youth development, effective risk prevention efforts and increased academic achievement as well as teacher retention. These research findings underscores that school climate policy should be a part of educational policy and help to shape local school improvement efforts. Visit Summit’s web page to take the survey. Family skate afternoon on March 22 Summit and Hiawatha PTO’s are hosting a free “Family Skate” afternoon from 12-1:45 p.m. at the Essex High School rink. Come on out and enjoy the fun. Gift Card Grab update As of today, Gift Card Grab usage has raised over $2,400 for the PTO this school year. Thank you for using this service, and continue to spread the word. Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction, March 28 from 8-10 a.m. Food Items are needed. Visist Summit’s web page to

ADL Spring Chorus Concert The ADL Chorus, Handbells and Select Chorus will be featured in the annual Spring Choral Concert on March 26 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Each group has been working hard to provide an energetic and exciting evening of choral music for your listening pleasure. We hope that many of our community members, parents and friends will join us for this evening of music. Spring sports have sprung The ADL gym is bustling with activity as members of the softball team and cross-country team begin training for the upcoming season. Baseball will be starting soon and with the long, cold winter, it is good to think about spring as we head toward April. Please check the ADL website as the spring unfolds to see when games and meets are scheduled, and come enjoy some friendly competition with area schools as the weather gets warmer.

sign-up. Donations are also needed for the silent auction. Silent auction items should be dropped off at the office a week before the breakfast so they can be cataloged in advance of the auction, while food items should be dropped off the morning of March 27. The breakfast costs $4 for adults and $2 for children. This is a fun family event and we hope you can join us and let the Vermont syrup flow. Natural Playground News Have you seen the awesome Summit Natural Playground video produced by Paul Adams? Check it out here: http://youtu.be/ EhUgYDLtQ9Q If you have been gathering ‘Pennies for the Playground’, plan to bring them to the Pancake Breakfast on March 28. If you are not able to bring your coins to the breakfast, but would still like to turn them in, email Kelly Adams at kamcc71@yahoo.com. What should we put on our personalized brick paver? If you have been intending to get a paver but are stuck trying to decide what to put on it, here are a few ideas: a beloved children’s book title; a favorite quote or saying; a special birthday; your child’s name and their years at Summit; a thank you to a teacher or to honor a Summit alumni who is graduating high

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school this year. Bricks can be purchased by families, individuals, alumni, businesses, groups, teams, etc. and also make a great gift. Visit www. summitstreetplayground. org/fundraising/leaveyour-legacy to download an order form or place your order online by April 3. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this special collection of Summit memories. Playground questions? Contact Gracie at summitstreetschoolpto@ gmail.com. The next playground meeting is on March 24 at 7 p.m. in the Learning Center. All are welcome. Book Swap The PTO is proud to host the annual Book Swap on April 17. The Book Swap is a chance for every Summit student to select a “new to them” book to take home just before spring break. We will be collecting book donations beginning on April 1. There will be several collection boxes around the school. Consider donating age appropriate books (no board books) for students in grade K-3. We are always in need of easy readers and chapter books, however, any donations will be greatly appreciated. Parent volunteers are needed for the Swap and should contact Tracey Williams at 310-5105 if interested. Quilters Do you or someone you know quilt? The playground committee is seeking volunteer quilters for a raffle fundraiser in the fall of 2015. Our idea is to collect quilts made by volunteer quilters or quilt guilds and raffle them off with all proceeds going to the Natural Playground Fund. All sizes and themes (baby quilts on up) are welcome. For more information contact Kim Maiberger at kmaiberger@comcast.net or Kathleen Ready at kready@ ccsuvt.org.

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Students from Terry Potvin’s eighth-grade Family and Consumer Science classes (from ADL) visited the Professional Foods Program at CTE on March 5 and 6 as part of their Career Unit. Students worked in the professional kitchen making lunch one day and breakfast the other. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Chefs Mat Zimmerman and John Dowman from CTE’s Professional Foods program visited Mary Viglotti’s Family and Consumer Science eighth grade classes at Essex Middle School on March 10 and 11. Students learned about the Professional Foods program at CTE and decorated springtime cupcakes and made pasta choosing their own toppings. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

FMS A note from the new Student Management Specialist at Founders Happy spring Essex Town families. I am delighted to take this opportunity to share you with some of the exciting things happening here at Founders Memorial School. As the new Student Management Specialist, it has been my pleasure working with you and your children since school began in August. I have been collaborating closely with our principal, school counselors, teachers, paraeducators and students to help create a learning environment that not only embraces Founder’s vision, but also the vision of Essex Town School district as a whole. Since the beginning of the year, we have made magnificent progress in solidifying our team and the objectives we share which also reflect

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the overall mission of the district. From coordinating with the bus company to ensure safety, to working with the lunch and recess staff to establish consistency, the progress is continuous and communication is always open. We are committed to being proactive across all settings. Through these efforts we are building cohesiveness, which in turn builds trust, encourages feedback and creates a positive learning environment for all staff and students. As we begin to close the 2014 -2015 school year, I sincerely look forward to seeing how we as a community can continue to learn and grow together as we share the same mutual goal: raising and educating our future leaders to the highest level of standards. Joseph Arigo Student Management Specialist Founders Memorial School

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Clay replicas of food were fun to make and look good enough to eat. This project was displayed at the district’s Fine Arts Night. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

SBAC meeting During advisory period on March 25, the junior class will meet in the auditorium. This is an important meeting as they all will be given the information necessary for SBAC testing. The schedule will be explained to them and details on busing, locations and times will be made clear. It’s important that all juniors make a point of being in their advisory on this date. Information for parents is located on the high school’s web page.

Artwork exhibited on Fine Arts Night by EvelynBeliveau.

My fourth viola

This Week: Writing about Music

As my hand shakily opens the shiny silver door knob of the Violin Shop, I prepare for something delightful. I hear the jangle of the tiny chimes at the top of the door, awakening the shop and bringing it to life. My mom, sister and I exchange glances of excitement as we politely greet the owner who will be helping us. The owner gives me two violas so I can try out both. The first viola grabs my attention quickly. It smells of fresh wood and the sound has unlimited depth. The second viola is out for the count, for it is nothing compared to the first. I try various shoulder rests and chinrests and make the best possible choice... until the “Waiting Game” is over and I take the viola in my hands, shocked at the size.

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I launch into a Bach “Bourree.” I imagine myself on the colossal stage of Carnegie Hall with the sound bouncing off the wood in that grand concert hall. But I realize I’m not there yet, still having to master countless skills, like intonation and dynamics. But I feel so happy! I play with energy! I feel ecstatic, vivacious, gleeful, jolly and ... pleased all at the same time ... I’ll never stop playing viola. I’m devoted to it.

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The Creation of Music. Bryan Storck, Essex High School

EMS News Essex Middle School’s Geometry Class will take part in the 3D Vermont Town History competition in a few weeks and they need help. The 3D contest involves creating 3D models of historical town buildings using Sketchup, a 3D design program, and creating physical models using a 3D printer. In addition to this applied geometry component each building must be studied architecturally and historically for a multimedia presentation that will be presented with the models at the statewide competition. The students need some help gathering this information. So far the Essex Community Historical Society’s publications and members have been a great resource. However, others may be out there that have personal historical information about town buildings such as their changes over time, uses

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Young Writers Project is an independent nonprofit that engages Vermont students to write, helps them improve and connects them with authentic audiences. Each week, in this newspaper, YWP presents a selection of the best local writing and photography. This week’s writing is in response to the prompt for General writing. This week’s focus is music. You can find more great writing at youngwritersproject.org, a safe, civil online community of writers, and in YWP’s monthly digital magazine, The Voice.

By elizaBeTh Messier Grade 5, Thomas Fleming School

Fine Arts Night The Fine Arts night was again a highlight of the school year. All members of our Fine Arts area helped facilitate the event for all our district students as well as Essex Town. Thanks to Asiat Ali, Julian Bradshaw, Bonnie Destakasi, Wendy James, Jill Kleinman, Keri-Anne Lesure, Josh Pauly, Tom Preska and Glory Reinstein for all the extra work and hours again this year.

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Heartworks • Renaissance • Endeavour “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats

HEARTWORKS PRESCHOOLS AGES: 2-5

The Heartworks Schools are NAEYC accredited preschools and summer programs. We provide a warm and enriching environment for childhood play and learning. Our focus is on viewing the child as a growing individual and on expanding his or her abilities to experience life to the fullest. Nathan Wu, Jeremy Brennan and Henry Wu discuss their 3D models with Dan Airoldi Design Technology Educator at Essex Middle School. PHOTO | LARRY LAUSH

and special occasions or events associated with them. The students would find it very helpful to hear from these people. Emails or a phone call would be appreciated. Email llaush@etsd.org or call 879-7173, x1555. The buildings that are being modeled are the old store

building at the corner of Route 15 and 128, Powell Museum, Essex Library, Memorial Hall, Train Station, Methodist Church, Col. Paige house (Brigham Hill Road), the Huntley House (Route 15 brick house by Methodist Church).

ETSD Gather. Taste. Learn. The Farm To School celebration on March 5 was a success. ETSD is piecing together a unique procurement strategy to increase the use of locally sourced food and service into the child nutrition program. Quality and availability and the price have to be in line to meet our budget. The mechanism of local purchasing and sources of local foods can be combined in countless ways to the same effect; delicious school meals that fortify children as well as communities. With a bit of patience and a touch of ingenuity, the District can make local purchasing a routine part of the procurement process. Third- and eighth-grade students cooked together in the family consumer science classroom to create some of the food that was served at the celebration. All staff members in the child nutrition program also contributed by preparing many other healthy, wholesome and delicious options. Local vendors produce

and dairy products were used such as the beets for the beet-cake were grown in the ETSD Community Garden. Families and students created their own yogurt smoothies and parfaits by yogurt purchased at Kingdom Creamery of Vermont. Raspberries and blueberries were frozen in season and purchased from Spring Water and North Derby Berry Farms. Apples were purchased from Champlain Apple Farm. The District’s “Gather. Taste. Learn.” community celebration also included some activity tables such as a table for students to create Incredible Edible Art from dried beans and pasta, and a potato and celery block-printing table. Local vendors at the event offered tasting stations, information about their products, and even a worm farm to stress the importance of composting. Submitted by Bonnie Szarkowski, Child Nutrition Coordinator

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IRENE’S FAVORITE PUMPKIN MUFFINS Recipe contributed by Irene Farrar MAKES 1 LOAF OR 1 DOZEN MUFFINS

Wet Ingredients: 1 c canned pumpkin puree 2 eggs (or ½ cup eggbeaters) ¼ c olive oil ¼ c yogurt 2 tbsp softened butter scant ½ c sugar scant ½ c brown sugar Dry Ingredients: 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1/2 c white flour 1/2 c whole oats 2 tbsp ground flax seed

(or wheat germ) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Crumble topping: 2 tbsp softened butter 2 tbsp oats (can mix in wheat germ) 2 tbsp flour 1/4 c brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease muffin tin or use paper liners. In a medium bowl mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl combine wet ingredients and then combine the wet and dry ingredients. 2. In a small bowl mix crumb topping until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping evenly over muffin batter. 3. Bake muffins for 25 minutes (loaf for one hour) or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Editor’s Note: This is one of the many recipes that will be featured in the local cookbook “Recipes from the Heart.” Team Colchester CANsur-vive is putting together a cookbook of recipes from those touched by cancer. The book costs $15 and will be available in August. All proceeds from book sales will benefit American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. For more information or to preorder a copy of “Recipes from the Heart” email colchestercansurvive@gmail.com.

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