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For the love of books Late Essex man honored through Rotary donation

By KAYLEE SULLIVAN

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Members of Essex Middle School's Iron Eagles team cook a Mexican dish at the 10th annual Junior Iron Chef competition at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Jct. on Saturday, March 18. See more photos of the team – and their recipe – on page 13.

Barns at Lang Farm welcome new businesses By COLIN FLANDERS

The two businesswomen set to become Lang Farm’s newest tenants share one key trait: They’re sure not afraid to get their hands dirty. Bhavatarini Carr, owner of Sweet Alchemy Bakery and Café, and Lyndsy Blais, owner of children’s exploration space Wildflowers Studios, soon plan to call the large barn at Lang Farm home.

It’s an announcement that’s been a long time coming for owners Jon and Debbie Lang. The duo renovated the lower portion of one of their main barns to attract businesses. That was nearly 10 years ago, and at the start of the great recession, Jon Lang said. With no takers, they set up an antique shop the following year. That business has grown stagnant,

Wildflowers Studio brings new kids to the block

ew people value a messy room more than Lyndsy Blais. That’s because the mother of four is used to playful days: After leaving a special education career, she filled her time with projects from mom-blogs to engage her adventurous children. By the time she decided to re-enter the workforce, she had an idea. "Wouldn't it be cool to have a place where kids could come do this and not have giant messes in your See STUDIO, page 12

Lyndsy Blais

forcing the owners to recast their line. With about 1,400 square feet still up for grabs, Lang said he’s looking for someone to complement their wedding business. For Lang, it’s another turn in the “evolution of the farm.” He hopes the partnerships can drive traffic to the farm. So far, they’re off to a good start, he said. “Things are a little livelier,” he said.

Sweet Alchemy offers sugar, spice and a little magic

fter tasting the first cake she ever made, Bhavatarini Carr knew something wasn’t right. She did descend from a line of bakers, after all, her mother crafting tasty offerings to top off daily family meals. So when asked what she’d do differently, the then-6-year-old promptly diagnosed the problem: too much vanilla and sugar. “That started this process of being really interested in how to be a little more of a chemist with baking,” See BaKErY, page 12

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When he was a child, Philip Kolvoord was always diving into a new novel from his father’s bookstore. As he grew older, he worked to instill his love of books in others. Kolvoord, a long time Essex resident, lawyer and Rotarian, died from Alzheimer’s disease this month at age 84. His legacy, though, will continue to inspire young readers and writers statewide. At The Essex Resort and Spa last Wednesday, Essex Rotary’s literacy committee donated $1,000 to the Children’s Literacy Foundation in Kolvoord’s honor. Louise Kolvoord, who married the literacy-loving man in 1960, stood beside CLiF executive director Duncan McDougall as

he accepted the check. “He was one of all my all-time favorites,” McDougall said of Kolvoord, who served on CLiF’s board of directors between 2004 and 2010. “Those of you who knew him knew he was such a sweet guy.” As McDougall continued to speak of the good Kolvoord did for the organization — which supports young, low-income and atrisk readers and writers in Vermont and New Hampshire — he paused to gather his emotions. On long car rides together, the director said Kolvoord, a Walpole, N.H. native, would often ask him about CLiF’s latest work. “And then he would say, ‘OK tiger, what can I do?’” McDougall recalled. “That was Phil.” See BOOKS, page 4

Town planning forums for firearms ordinance By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Selectboard is planning a series of forums to address safe shooting in the town. Although billed as a time to plan the process, last week's meeting showcased the ongoing debate between individual rights and public safety. Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose briefed the selectboard March 20 on a report detailing lessons from Colchester and Williston, two towns that recently revamped their ordinances. One of his biggest takeaways was to phase-in any changes. He suggested starting with Indian Brook Park and Saxon Hill Forest, two popular walking and biking locations. “It's a tough enough issue to deal with,” LaRose said. “If we break it out into pieces, we'll find more success, quicker.” Shooting is currently prohibited in Essex Jct. and in some of the more densely populated areas of Essex Town. LaRose has said the safest approach would be prohibiting shooting throughout. Yet after speaking with other local municipalities, he believes the selectboard could also consider qualifying language instead of an all-out ban. Colchester established limited areas where only specific firearms can be used. Williston has unrestricted use south of the interstate, while rifle and shotguns with slug shells are prohibited to the north, LaRose’s report shows. He said these compromises helped push through the changes in both towns. Still, he expects a lengthy process regardless of the town’s route and advocated a series of public forums. Some selectboard members also wished to find a moderator to help move the discussions along. Town staff plans to report back with a proposal. It’s the selectboard’s latest step since LaRose’s proposal last September, which he drafted after a Deer Crossing Lane resident found a rifle bullet lodged in his wall in 2015. Last week’s meeting also comes over eight See FIrEarMS, page 12

Hub for Women launches new space

By TOM MARBLE

The Essex Hub For Women & Business held an open house last Friday to showcase its newly established workspace and spark interest in ongoing projects. The launch party, which was held at the group’s Excelerate Essex location on Pearl Street, was an all-day event starting at 8 a.m. with a coffee and donuts and ending later in the evening with wine, cheese and an art showing. “Our goal is to identify, acknowledge, celebrate and support women owned in greater Essex area,” said Kristin Humbargar, Essex Hub instigator and connector. Throughout the day, attendees were invited to tour the three-floor venue, beginning with the living room and gallery area on the first floor

where Vermont-based artist Mary Hill’s paintings were hung for the open house. On the second floor, the Hub offers private and shared office space, as well as a full bathroom for members who want to clean up after a bike ride to work in warmer months, Humbargar said. A wellness center and design area on the third floor, which was completely renovated in January, is dedicated to concentration and recuperation. “The third floor is really about how we take care of ourselves,” Humbargar said. “It was a big upgrade.” Kathy Smith, a certified Eden Energy Practitioner and member of the Hub who runs

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See hUB, page 2 Partners in the Essex Hub for Women & Business Elissa Koop (left) and Kristin Humbargar (right) pose at their open house event last Friday in their newly launched Excelerate Essex workspace.

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Editor's note: Made in Essex is a new feature in The Reporter highlighting local businesses in town. Each week, you'll see a new piece by our freelancer, Cindy Chittenden, an eighth generation Vermonter who grew up in her family business, Chittenden's Cider Mill in South Burlington. She worked in sales for 25 years but recently switched to a writing career. Cindy and her husband, Jason, live in Essex Jct. with their cats, Olive and Cannoli. Have an idea for a business Cindy should profile? Contact us at news@essexreporter.com, and you might just see your idea in print! By Cindy Chittenden

Kalanges built career on real estate

hub from page 1 her business Green Ray Wellness out of the space, primarily works on the third floor. Because her practice entails “energy body work” that requires a relaxed environment, Smith said the full-size massage table supplied by the Hub is a helpful asset. “I’ve just got started so as a new practitioner you have to create a client base,” Smith said. “This space is absolutely perfect as far as location and pricing. Clients like it as well.” Smith said that while

langes settled into a chef ’s position at The Lincoln Inn restaurant. “Back then, it was like moving 50 miles away,” Kalanges said with a smile. “No buses, no this, no that. My mother didn’t drive. I actually learned how to speak English in Essex Jct.” Back in the 1940s, when Harry Truman was president, all of the families knew each other, Kalanges said. The schools he attended – Church Street School, Summit Street School and Essex and Essex Jct. High Schools – were much smaller than they are now. Throughout high school, Kalanges tried many jobs, from feeding the neighbors’ chickens to running a paper route to mowing lawns. after graduating from high school in 1960, Kalanges landed a job at Flanders Lumber Company on Park Street and later, when John F. Kennedy was president, Kalanges worked for his brother’s general store, Tip Tops, on Main Street. “People would come into Tip Tops, buy their newspaper, and they would be wanting to buy or sell their home,” the entrepreneur said. “Back then, you didn’t have to work for someone to sell real estate.” So Kalanges got his real estate broker’s license. The first thing he ever sold was a building lot on Main Street for $1,500. He lived in an apartment complex on Pearl Street and posted his own real estate sign out front to gain exposure. Business was slow at first, but when IBM came to Essex in 1958, he sold a house per week.

she only works at the space one day a week on average, she hopes step it up to two to three days weekly. “It’s quiet and it’s conducive to doing tranquil work,” she said. Since transitioning the Hub from a concept to an actual entity in February, Humbargar has worked to revamp the group’s website and launch online campaigns with roots in the Essex business community. Elissa Koop, a web development and digital design professional who helped Humbargar get the Hub up and running, completely redesigned the group’s website. They met while working independently out of the Excelerate

Essex space in January. “I came to co-working, and I think this is a common theme for women in general, because I felt isolated,” Koop said. “Joining a space with other people helps you to feel connected. You make natural connections in a space like this.” The Hub has sought out connections like this through initiatives like Woman @ Work, a community engagement and story-finding campaign that identifies women-owned and women-run businesses in Essex to create a support network for women in the business community. as part of the program, Humbargar is asking female entrepreneurs and

“It was like taking candy from a baby. We grew overnight,” Kalanges said, grinning ear to ear at the memory. Kalanges partnered with Richard Haden and Charlie Petree in his business. Haden was a self-made builder, real estate broker and family friend, and Petree was a local builder and Tip Tops regular. Petree wasn’t a fan of selling his own houses, so he asked Kalanges to list a few. For more than 20 years, Petree, Haden, and Kalanges built and sold countless homes in Essex, including most in the Indian acres neighborhood and those near today’s Essex High School. at the height of its career, the team worked with four to five builders at a time. Over time, Kalanges’ partners moved on, and he decided to redirect his focus back to Essex. In 1987, he partnered with Bill Dalton to form Kalanges and Dalton Real Estate. Bill dabbled in development, building two housing developments in town and a commercial building currently home to Central Beverage Market on Central Street. as he says, “Real estate is all about taking risks.” about 10 years ago, the 72-year-old purchased two commercial buildings at 11 and 15 Maple St., home to Bailey Spring & Chassis, and the large red building known to many as the “antique building.” The unused space there is being converted into residential units. Kalanges said today, land to develop in the village is rare.

business owners to register on the interactive map on the Hub’s website. The map currently has around 15 women-run businesses marked. “It identifies women who are in businesses and acknowledges them. It also works to service a buy-local, buy-women campaign,” Humbargar said. The Hub also asks registered businesses to display a provided sticker in their window with the W@W logo. “The campaign is also a way for us to help them and encourage them to take the next step,” Humbargar said. “We are hoping to be a resource, a place to work and supports that they

Bill Kalanges “It’s almost a situation where you have to tear things down,” he said. “The best use of land is to go up. That’s why cities do that. Look at Burlington and Winooski. In order for Essex to grow much more, they will need to find a way to allow certain construction to take place. This city has to grow.” Considering the secret to being in business for over 50 years, Kalanges smiled and said, “The timing. Timing is everything. I got my license at the right time.”

need to move the business forward.” The Hub also worked to strengthen its presence through partnerships with other programs that support and encourage women in business. Last Saturday, the Hub sponsored the Vermont Women’s Expo, and in the past couple weeks, it arranged to host the monthly Women’s Business Owner’s Network Essex chapter meetings in its space. “There was never an Essex chapter before, so we just launched that a couple weeks ago,” Humbargar said. “They now have a home for chapter meetings.” The Hub is also pur-

suing projects with local entrepreneurs and is considering starting new programs to further benefit their members. Right now, Humbargar said the Hub may start a program to provide nonrecurring childcare for up to four-hour blocks to give members time to work. as a mother, Koop said she realizes how difficult it can be to work and raise a child. “I’m a mother, and motherhood can feel really isolating, too,” she said. “I’ve gotten work from a space like this, and I’ve also just made friends.”

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n Essex resident since 1947 and an entrepreneur from age 20, Bill Kalanges has run his real estate business here for 52 years. He was gracious enough to take a few minutes to sit down and discuss how he got his start. The depth of Kalanges’ connection to Essex is evident in the abundance of collectibles in his Maple Street office. Historical paintings of the old Lincoln Hall hang on the wall, an antique IBM typewriter sits patiently ready for use and one of his original real estate signs is proudly displayed behind him. The youngest of three brothers, Kalanges got the taste of real estate at an early age. Of Greek decent, Kalanges’ mother, grandmother and two aunts ran three successful restaurants in downtown Burlington: High Hat, where The Scuffer now resides; The Wishbone in the Nectars building, which was owned by the Kalanges; and Maryetta’s on lower Church Street. “My grandmother was the precursor of the feminist movement,” Kalanges recalled. “She didn’t even know how to read and write. She signed all her documents with an X. at that time, girls in the family had to quit school in ninth grade. My mother and both of her sisters never went to high school.” In 1947, Kalanges’ father, Charlie, didn’t want his children involved with the restaurant business, so he moved his family from Burlington to Essex. They purchased their first home at 57 Main St. and the elder Ka-

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L to R: Volunteer Carole Lathrop, veteran and intern Misha Pemble-Belkin of Essex, Josh Gerasimof of the Veterans Association, volunteer and veteran Greg Lothrop, veteran Jason Jones and daughter Addison gather for a photo earlier this month before hitting the slopes at Bolton Valley.

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layful banter erupted in the Bolton Valley ski lodge earlier this month as military veterans gathered for a warm homemade lunch before heading back out to the slopes. One animated conversation dealt with who experienced the worst sleeping conditions in battle. “I slept on a piece of plywood once,” Army veteran Misha Pemble-Belkin joked. Essex’s Pemble-Belkin, a former paratrooper in the Afghan war, was one of 20 or so veterans to take in the Bolton views just days after snowstorm Stella dropped a thick layer of soft, powdery snow across trails. Every winter Thursday, veterans are welcomed to ski for free through Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. Since the program started two years ago, Pemble-Belkin has progressed from a regular ski member to an intern. Participation in Vermont Adaptive, he said, has immense benefit. For him, and many of his fellow veterans, Thursdays aren’t just any other day on the mountain — it’s physical and mental; it’s mind and body. “Being out on the mountain is like my peaceful place,” he said. Mentally, he said, it helps him deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. Physically, it assures his battle injuries — such as neck and shoulder pains — don’t keep him from staying active. Returning to the brotherhood that many service members lost after returning home from war adds to the peaceful and positive atmosphere of the mountain, Pemble-Belkin explained. While Thursdays are a day for the Essex veteran to descend down the mountain with his comrades, other week days are spent helping teach people with disabilities to snowboard. Pemble-Belkin recounted a young boy who was afraid to use the towrope on the mountain’s beginner ski area a few months ago. A couple weeks later, the young boy’s

fear and disability were an afterthought; he’s now riding the chairlift and exclaiming how awesome it is to reach the top each time. Achieving confidence and regaining independence is at the core of Vermont Adaptive’s mission, program coordinator Kelly Walsh said. Some veterans involved either never skied before or they’re relearning to navigate the slopes after taking some time away. As they build their confidence back up, they’re also connecting over their shared military experiences. For many like Pemble-Belkin, skiing or snowboarding is therapeutic. “If your mind is racing all the time, and you finally have a chance to let it be free, that’s what skiing and a lot of our activities allow: that safe space,” Walsh said. The program, funded by the VA Adaptive Sports Grant, is just one free sport the organization provides for veterans. Come warmer months, activities like biking, paddling, fly fishing and kayaking are offered. With the ski program coming to a close this week, Walsh said the group is always looking for more veterans to involve in all sports. Equipment is free to reduce any barriers that stand in the way of people joining, Walsh said. Vermont Adaptive’s goal is to attract veterans who are hunkered down and off the grid, Pemble-Belkin explained. “The biggest thing is getting you to trust,” the Army vet noted, saying individuals who become less social often develop trust issues with parts of society such as the Veterans Association. Once vets make the jump, though, they’re immersed back into the strong bond they had in the service. “It’s just good to get out and do something positive,” Pemble-Belkin said. Skiing with Vermont Adaptive is available at Bolton Valley, Pico and Sugarbush mountains. Those interested in taking part in any veteran activities can call program coordinator Kelly Walsh at 786-4991 ext. 27 or email truenorth@vermontadaptive.org.

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Two unopposed on Essex Jct. board of trustees By COLIN FLANDERS

Two candidates emerged for two open seats on the Essex Jct. Board of Trustees this year. Incumbents George Tyler, the current village president, and Dan Kerin are both seeking re-election to their three-year

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town recreation programs failed to pass last year in a special election. I supported the idea of merging the two recreation programs. I’ve learned that the process of making changes within government isn't an easy or quick process, nor should it be. I would like to see the people on both sides of the recreation issue redirect their passions towards finding a new ways of bringing our community together. The trustees and selectboard need to continue encouraging people in our community to commu nicate their concerns and suggestions and to become more engaged with the governmental process.

1) The trustees and selectboard must work as a team. We shouldn't march in lockstep with each other, but we should try to resolve disagreements within the context of the negotiating process. We should have empathy for different views but also be willing to compromise. Our two boards made tremendous progress prior to the recreation issue. I'm

confident we can get things back on track. But as the rec issue showed, it won't be easy. Consolidation would have been achieved years ago if cost and quality of service weren't important. Some see local government as a bunch of boxes in an organizational chart, and wonder why we don't simply snap the boxes together to achieve optimal efficiency. But elected officials understand those boxes represent village and town municipal departments that are often very different in how they're organized, how they approach their mission and how much they cost. The

stepwise approach we've taken allows us to limit the financial impacts while ensuring that quality of service isn't compromised. Consolidation will fail if we hit people with huge tax increases or gut our municipal services. 2) Many village roads, sidewalks and bridges are aging. We've taken a number of steps to catch up, but I'm concerned we're still falling behind. Consolidation should equalize what we all pay to maintain infrastructure throughout the town and village, so, hopefully, that will mean a larger portion of revenue

generated by the village will be returned to the village for capital improvements. We also must maintain our long term focus on village center redevelopment, regardless of where consolidation takes us. Development happens in slow motion so I know many people are unhappy or confused about where it's headed. But the final product really will improve traffic flow, provide more parking and produce a compact, attractive and unique center district for the entire Essex community. 3) The trustees and selectboard must handle controversial topics ourselves.

I do not want to see another study group of private citizens endure what the rec study group endured. We're the people's representatives in local government so we must be willing to stand behind any consolidation proposals we make and not have criticism deflected to another group. Doing things that way may take a little longer, but I think we stand a better chance of avoiding controversy and producing recommendations most community members can support.

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most 200,000 kids in over 400 towns. Here in Essex, the Kolvoord name is a familiar one. In the Brownell Library stands The Kolvoord Community Room, which Phil and Louise Kolvoord helped fund in 2001. The room, meant to host educational, intellectual, cultural and

charitable activities, was named in memory of Kolvoord’s parents. “Boy, what a day that was,” former Brownell director Penny Pillsbury said. Pillsbury, who is now the Rotary’s literacy committee chair, said she wished she thought of donating the money to CLiF sooner, possibly before Kolvoord died

on March 11. The late Essex man holds a special place in Pillsbury’s thoughts. Back in the day, he encouraged her to join the Rotary as Essex’s first female member. “It was just very nice to have people remember Phil,” Louise Kolvoord said of the club. Beyond the Rotary, Kolvoord worked as a trial lawyer at The Law Offices of Kolvoord Overton Wilson, P.C., based in Essex Jct. His work, his wife said, expanded across the state. His legal work served a variety of municipalities, including the Town of Essex, Champlain Valley Water District and the Champlain Valley Exposition, his obituary states. Kolvoord chaired the Discovery Museum’s board of directors in Essex and helped bring the Essex Jct. Skating Facility to town. “Phil [was] always very loyal to Essex Jct.,” Louise Kolvoord said. “Always worked in the interest of the town and the village.” After the couple married in 1960, they moved into

from page 1 According to McDougall, Kolvoord was always full of ideas and constantly volunteered to do anything that benefited the literacy organization. CLiF’s work, the director said, has reached al-

Essex Jct. representative, Chittenden Regional Planning Commission Former member, Essex Jct. Planning Commission and Essex Jct. Rec. Advisory Council

1) I believe the primary responsibility for the village trustees is to maintain and/or improve the quality life in our community. The trustees can work towards accomplishing this task by finding new ways of providing municipal services to the residents and businesses within our community in a more cost effective manner. We have worked with the selectboard to reduce the rate at which the

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to open their lots to public parking. We also need to do a better job informing residents and visitors of the existing public parking lots within the village through better signage as well as including a parking information link on the village website. It is vitally important that we keep and encourage the growth of existing businesses and also entice new businesses to start up or move here. We may want to look at providing tax incentives and/or the possibility of entering into a public-private partnership to improve the business environment in the village. 3) The proposal to consolidate the village and

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voked passionate albeit divided responses before it ultimately failed. How will you approach controversial topics in the future, using the recreation debate as a lesson?

es with the town. A couple of these important issues include the public parking and maintaining or improving business opportunities within the village. There is a need for more public parking spaces within the village, and it is difficult for motorists to locate the existing public parking lots. One way to potentially increase available public parking would be to seek agreements with businesses located within the village center to make their parking lots available after business hours or on holidays or weekends. The village could cover the cost of creating and posting signs indicating the availability of parking at the any business willing

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like codifying the unified manager position move forward, how do you foresee the trustees’ role in working with the selectboard? 2. Beyond consolidation, what are some specific issues facing the village, and how do you plan to address them? 3. Last year's recreation proposal in-

cost of municipal services has been increasing in our community. Through our efforts, the consolidation of services and the sharing of one municipal manager, both communities have realized some cost savings and efficiencies. The potential exists for more cost savings and efficiencies. The longterm success of the shared services model will require a concerted effort by the trustees and selectboard to continue sharing ideas and working together to make sure the residents in our community are informed and engaged in the process. 2) There are many important issues the trustees will need to address beyond the consolidation of servic-

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terms on the April 11 ballot. We asked the candidates three questions, allowing them 400 words to split between their responses. They were also asked to submit a short bio. The questions were as follows: 1. As consolidation efforts and issues

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Penny Pillsbury, left, shakes hands with Children's Literacy Foundation executive director Duncan McDougall last Wednesday after handing him a check for $1,000. The Essex Rotary club gave the donation in honor of late Rotarian Philip Kolvoord who served on CLiF's board of directors for six years. Louise Kolvoord, middle, was present for the small ceremony. She married Kolvoord in 1960.

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opinion & coMMuniTy Letters tO tHe eDitOr Essex Community Justice Center thanks local volunteers With national Volunteering Month right around the corner, the Essex community Justice center would like to thank the more than 25 local volunteers that generously give their time at our center each month. Since 2003, the Essex cJc has been providing restorative justice services to the towns of Essex, underhill, Jericho and Westford. over the last three years, we expanded to also serve colchester and Milton. As the name implies, a critical component of "community justice" is engaging local citizens in efforts to address crime and conflict. With our wide service area, the Essex cJc is fortunate to have committed volunteers from each town we serve who want to give back to their community by giving people a second chance. Every week, our volunteers take part in efforts to better understand their neighbors, facilitate difficult conversations and offer support. Essex cJc volunteers are dedicated to strengthening their communities and understand the importance of rebuilding relationships after crime or conflict has occurred. Whether it is volunteering at weekly restorative justice panels, participating in weekly circles of support and accountability for community members returning from prison, serving on our community advisory board or assisting with educational events, volunteers are what make our work possible. We truly can't thank each of them enough, and we know that the community members we serve feel the same. Time and time again, we hear from folks on both sides of the justice system, sharing how touched

they are to have neighbors that volunteer their time in order to support them. The Essex cJc truly appreciates the support of the communities we serve and are always on the lookout for ways to make new connections. if you would like to learn more about the Essex cJc and meet some of our fantastic volunteers, we welcome you to join us for our upcoming "Meet the cJc" event on Tuesday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. you can contact Jill at 662-0001 to sign up. if you can't make it, but want to learn more, just let us know. our doors are open to all, and we are happy to offer you a cup of coffee or tea! Karen Dolan Essex Jct. resident and Essex CJC staff member More to market than food Many village residents are upset at the suspension of the farmer’s market for this summer. in the last Reporter, we saw a presentation of an electronic program that allows residents to order food online if they like. With all respect to Emir, whom i have met and like, the purpose of the market was not just to sell food. perhaps we need to step back and recall the origins of the market. it was the project of a group of village residents involved in the original neighborhood gatherings of the Heart and Soul of Essex project, which ran for all of 2012 and 2013. one of the major goals of that process was to create new ways for Essex residents to come together and experience community face to face. The farmer’s market was created to draw Essex residents out of their

homes and into a shared public space to meet their neighbors. The food was the vehicle for getting people out. A second purpose was to bring customers to local businesses. in 2014 and 2015, the market met its goals. But last spring, one of the leaders of the market group told me they weren’t sure they could keep it going for 2016. When i asked why, he replied, “We don’t know if we’ll have the energy.” This was the reason a paid coordinator was hired last year. Residents may not realize that many of the people involved in putting on the market are over 60 years of age. Volunteers have to show up by 2:30 p.m. on Fridays to allow access to the portable tents for the vendors, who begin arriving at the same time. Some of the volunteers had to be in place from 2:30 to 7 p.m. or longer until tear down was complete after closing. if Essex residents want the market, they are going to have to help make it happen. Making a living communal celebration happen week after week takes a large commitment of physical energy and time. Just enjoying the offerings and pulling out the wallet isn’t enough. it may be that the market can survive in a once per month format with more varied offerings. But even that will take energy and personal commitment from residents. The people who are complaining the loudest at the suspension may need to examine their own commitment and ask just how much they’re willing to do themselves to keep the community experience of this market going. Paula DeMichele Essex

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By REP. BOB BANCROFT Activity on the floor of the House picked up substantially last week. The House passed 18 bills. The most notable bills were H.136 and H.422. Each generated considerable debate. While i initially supported H.136, an act relating to accommodations for pregnant employees, i became concerned that the bill, as drafted, was not ready for prime time. The bill will give pregnant woman significantly more protection then current law provides to individuals with disabilities (creates a special class). The inclusion of several undefined terms would likely require an employer to provide a totally different job or unlimited amounts of leave, which could be devastating to a small business with limited employees. Hopefully the Senate will closely examine whether existing disability employment law adequately covers pregnancy and only add very specific language to cover any deficiencies in current law. i opposed H.422, an act relating to confiscation of dangerous or deadly weapons from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault, which passed by slim majority. The bill was neither a dangerous weapons nor a domestic assault bill. The only weapon addressed in the bill was a firearm. if an alleged abuser is arrested they are removed from the home and within a short time will appear before a magistrate. At this time the court can impose as many as 25 conditions on the accused including confiscation of all

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firearms, ergo, no need for the officer at the scene to confiscate. it does not make any sense to confiscate firearms if the alleged perpetrator is only cited to appear in court. it is ludicrous to cite someone and leave them in the home while at the same time believing there is a need to remove firearms because there is a fear of further harm. if an officer believes there is danger of further harm, he or she needs to arrest the perpetrator and remove them from the home. Leaving the alleged perpetrator in the house and just removing firearms has done virtually nothing to protect the victim and would likely add fuel to the fire. The two big issues coming up in the next week or so are the budget and marijuana legalization. The House Appropriations committee has closed the $70 million budget gap between expected revenues (no new taxes or fees) and projected expenditures. The marijuana bill, which supposedly died the week before last, has found new life. This will, no doubt, be hotly debated on the floor. The resurrected bill purports to decriminalize up to one ounce and up to six plants with only two being mature ones. The Transportation committee had a shortened week due to the extended amount of time on the floor. The committee spent most of its time undertaking a preliminary review of S.127, an act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels. The bill addresses a wide variety topics dealing with the number of license plates needed on a vehicle (some only want one) to distracted driving.

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Spencer M. Bruner GEoRGiA – Spencer Mason Bruner, 18, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at the university of Vermont Medical center

in Burlington. He was born oct. 30, 1998 in Tulsa, okla., the son of Tonya (Glisson) Kendall and chris Bruner. Spencer was a member of the national Society of High School Scholars. He attended ccV, a part of Essex High School’s early college program. Spencer loved school and was a member of Student council. Spencer’s goal was to be a history teacher and had thoughts of being a politician. He loved his iphone, and his favorite artist was Bon Jovi. Spencer was most proud of his family and friends that he loved very much.

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Autumn, while your spirit and love live on in the lives you touched during your short time on earth, 12 years ago today became the saddest day of my life. The tears in my eyes can be

PersPective Surgical center won't reduce costs By JiLL BERRy BoWEn

kimming simple cases out of existing hospital surgery departments to bring revenue to a new for-profit stand-alone surgery will actually drive up costs overall. Vermont’s existing surgery departments still have to be available for the lower reimbursed cases, complicated cases and 24/7 emergencies. This crucial point is being glossed over as the investors in the proposed for-profit ambulatory surgery center in colchester speak of lower prices for carefully selected procedures at the facility they want to build. The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (which includes the university of Vermont Medical center and all of Vermont’s not-for profit community hospitals) and northwestern Medical center became “interested parties” in the state’s certificate of need determination process to help ensure the regulators and the public understood that selective pricing does not equal lower healthcare costs. Given the existing capacity in Vermont’s hospital surgical infrastructure, there is no need to invest another $1 million and more into more operating rooms. Doing so goes against the intent of the regulation and just adds cost to the system. Last week, former Green Mountain care Board chairman Al Gobeille posed a series of questions for the current GMcB (who conduct the certificate of need process and will make the decision on the proposed ambulatory surgery center). His questions call on us, to really look at the overall impact of going backward with a “fee for service” mentality and spending more money to duplicate resources. According to the media, Mr. Gobeille “said the ‘big question’ that the care board has to answer is whether the surgery center will skim off the ‘cream’ in the health care system – the best payers – and leave hospitals to serve the lesser payers, such as Medicaid.” While it “might be good” for certain insurers, Mr. Gobeille wondered if it made the system less expensive. Mr. Gobeille’s experience gave him first-hand insight into the certificate of need process in Vermont and into the realities of hospital financials. He has had to share in the responsibility of considering what is right for the system as a whole, not just what would be profitable for a small group of investors or what is a seemingly attractive price for specific cases amidst an expensive healthcare system. it’s not an easy job, as what seems tempting to some may cause deeper problems for the system that risk going unconsidered. What’s the size of the risk for community hospitals such as northwestern Medical center? if the proposed for-profit surgery center drew off colonoscopies by promising insurance companies lower prices than nMc, it could be a loss of $1 million directly to our bottom line. With that, however, comes very little reduction in actual expenses. nMc would still have to run our operating rooms; we would just do so less efficiently. That means even more cost shift, so the prices for other services go up. So, the surgical center and the insurance company have gotten their revenue, but do premiums come down for Vermonters? not likely. Equally concerning is the impact of moving that $1 million out of the hospital budget. Those are funds that help cover the shortfalls for needed services, which cannot cover their costs in a rural community like ours. They are the funds northwestern invests in primary prevention to improve community health and bend the cost curve by reducing demand for costly medical procedures. Funneling those dollars into profits for investors does not meet community need, and taking the funds away from hospitals undermines our efforts to create an integrated community system. i also understand competition. if Vermont wants to go back to that, competitors need to face the same rules and regulations as hospitals. Right now that is not the case in the heavily regulated and revenue capped hospital environment. Those same rules do not apply to a forprofit ambulatory surgery center. The impact of the proposed ambulatory surgery center is a serious matter to northwestern Medical center and all of Vermont. Don’t be tempted by promises of low prices for selected simple services. please continue to support efforts to make Vermont’s health care system what it needs to be – an integrated approach to improved population health, as that is where we will achieve the true cost savings for all Vermonters. Jill Berry Bowen is NMC’s chief executive officer.

He is survived by his mother, Tonya (Glisson) Kendall, and stepfather, chris Kendall, of Georgia; by his father, christopher Bruner, and stepmother, Alisha Bruner, of oklahoma; by his maternal grandparents opal and clell Glisson of Missouri; by his paternal grandparents Linda Bruner of oklahoma and Austin and LaDonna Kendall of oklahoma; by his brother, Tyler Glisson, of oklahoma; by his sister, Myra Seals, of Georgia; by his aunts Sheila Kirst and husband, Mike, and their daughter, chelsea, of utah and Tracy Fisher,

wiped away but the ache, emptiness and sadness in my heart will never go away. you are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. i miss you so much. All my love, Mom The Autumn of Life The autumn leaves can dazzle us with their magnificent colors: deep red, purple, yellow, gold, bronze, in countless variations and combina-

her husband, chayne, and their children Bailey and cody of oklahoma; by his uncle, Matt Kendall, his wife, Renee, and their children of oklahoma and his faithful companion, Hank. Visiting hours were held Sunday March 26 with a celebration of life on Monday, March 27. Memorial contributions in Spencer’s memory may be made to city Reach church, 159 pearl St. #7, Essex Jct., VT 05452. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

tions. Then, shortly after having shown their unspeakable beauty, they fall to the ground and die. The barren trees remind us that winter is near. Likewise, the autumn of life has the potential to be very colorful: wisdom, humor, care, patience, and joy may bloom splendidly just before we die. As we look at the barren trees and remember those who have died, let us be grateful for the beauty we saw in them and wait hopefully for a new spring. - By Henri J. M. Nouwen

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341. James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 7 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent. CITYREACH CHURCH - 159 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Behind Subway, on the back side of the building. Pastor Brent Collins. Sunday worship service: 5 p.m. A casual, family-focused and friendly Christian Church with practical teaching, great music, a safe kids program (Nursery-5th grade) and an exciting and empowering church experience, www.essexjunction.cityreachnetwork. org; bcollins@cityreachnetwork.org; facebook: CityReach Church - Essex Junction. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, senior minister, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 9:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org. DAYBREAk COMMUnITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Brent Devenney, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@gmail.com ESSEX ALLIAnCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CEnTER UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots. FIRST COngREgATIOnAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUnCTIOn - 1 Church Street, Essex Jct. 878-5745. Rev. Mark Mendes, senior pastor. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: 5th/6th Grade - 1st Sunday of the month, Jr. & Sr. high youth groups - every Sunday. Heavenly Food Pantry: second Monday of the month, 5:30-7:30 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month, 2-6 p.m. except for Nov. & Dec. when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out community dinner: 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella & Ladies’ Acapella groups. UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. www.fccej. org; welcome@fccej.org gRACE UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAwREnCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org. MT. MAnSFIELD UnITARIAn UnIVERSALIST FELLOwSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road. 899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf. org. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Adult study: 9:15 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; stjamesvtoffice@yahoo.com. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex. 878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

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Celebrate spring with Eileen Christelow during a storytime on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. featuring her new book “Robins!” Narrated with humor and filled with kid-pleasing details, this is a fascinating account of how robins grow up. Christelow has written and illustrated numerous best-selling picture books and lives with her husband in Dummerston.

30 ThurSDAY Wii BoWling

2:30 - 4 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. For ages 50+. Call 876-5087 for more information.

reAD To Archie

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

gATher, TASTe, leArn

6 - 7:30 p.m., Founders Memorial School cafeteria & gym. A free event featuring locally-sourced tastings with Vermont farmers. Gather with community partners, taste local products and learn the importance of local goods. Local dishes prepared by students, teachers and child nutrition staff will also be available. A kids craft table, a raffle and products available for purchase will also be featured.

evening Book group

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Join us as we discuss “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery.

iep informATion SeSSion

listen to picture book stories and have fun with puppets, finger plays and rhymes.

muSicAl STorYTime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock and read together on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. For all ages.

vinTAge movie mATinee

Noon, Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. This week's movie is viewers' choice.

eDucATion AnD enrichmenT for everYone

2 - 3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. Britta Tonn, agricultural historian, presents “The Burlington Breakwater, Past and Present.”

mAggie’S fiBer friDAY for ADulTS

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room. She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if you’d like. For more information, email Maggie at 6maggie2@ myfairpoint.net.

6:30 - 7:45 p.m., South Burlington High School. High school students, families, counselors and educators from across Vermont are invited to attend this information session for students on IEPs or 504 plans. The program will help you navigate the college process with more ease and confidence so you feel prepared to get the support you need to be successful after high school.

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10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come

Lillian Robinson's nieces and nephews aren't interested in the family pedigree charts but love the stories she shares about their ancestors. Robinson will demonstrate some of the ways to find and share your family stories. $5. For more information, call 3109285 or visit www. vtgenlib.org.

WeekenD STorYTime

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

loW coST rABieS clinic

1 - 3 p.m., Happy Dog Grooming Shop inside Agway, Route 2A, Williston. Bring your pet’s last rabies paperwork and get a three-year vaccine for $10. Without paperwork, qualify for a one-year vaccine. Cash only. Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in carriers.

cheSS cluB

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Teen chess players help you discover new moves. All ages and skills are welcome. Kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Chess sets funded by the Brownell Library Foundation.

2 SunDAY

7 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Members of the teen advisory board are organizing the first annual Pun Off, a contest that will provide groans, moans and lots of fun. Sign up at the youth desk or come to watch and applaud your favorite punster. Snacks provided. Donations can be made to benefit the food shelf.

BAlkAn folk DAncing

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SpAniSh muSicAl kiDS

10:30 a.m. - noon, 377 Hegeman Ave., Colchester. Many of

4 - 7 p.m., 188 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Beginners are welcome, and no partner is needed. $6 donation requested. Free for first-time visitors. Wear informal, comfortable clothing. For more information, call 5401020 or email dance@ together.net.

10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Brownell Library. Join Constancia Gomez, an experienced Spanish

teacher for this interactive Spanish musical class for kids. Activities to keep little ones and parents moving.

STorYTime

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

Tech help WiTh clif

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

lego cluB

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

vermonT ASTronomicAl SocieTY: norThern lighTS

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Charles Baldridge will explain how activity on the sun influences space weather on Earth. He will also teach us how to successfully see and photograph the northern lights.

4 TueSDAY STorYTime for BABieS & ToDDlerS

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

STorYTime for preSchoolerS

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

vermonT geneAlogY liBrArY

3 - 9:30 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. The Vt. Genealogy Library has the resources to help you find those elusive

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6 p.m., town zoing board, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct. 6 - 7 p.m., village capital program review committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

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6 p.m., village annual community supper, Essex High School cafeteria 7 - 9 p.m., village annual meeting, Essex High School auditorium.

urban forester and certified arborist will provide information on how a tree grows, where to plant it and how to care for it. Provided in conjunction with the Essex Jct. Tree Advisory Committee. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at 617-794-7192 or email Jacob.holzbergpill@ gmail.com. "suessiCaL the

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ancestors. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org.

Read to daisy

3:15 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read and is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, a retired school counselor. For all ages.

LibRaRy eLementaRy event PLanneRs

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. For middle school students.

voLunteeR oPPoRtunities at the essex Community JustiCe CenteR

5:30 - 7 p.m., 137 Iroquois Ave., Suite 101, Essex Jct. ECJC is seeking volunteers ages 16 and up from every town we serve. We are particularly interested in growing the number of volunteers under 26 and those interested in working with people reentering the community after incarceration. For more information and to RSVP, email Susanna Weller at sweller@essex.org.

Knitting gRouP

6:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Bring in your current knitting project or start a new one in the company of fellow knitters.

5 wednesday teCh time with tRaCi

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

souP & sandwiCh LunCheon

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Maple Street Park. Call 876-5087 for more information. The senior van will be available for transportation to and from the annual village meeting later in the day.

teCh heLP with CLif

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

LeaRning about nonvioLenCe

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. The Peace and Justice Center presents “Learning about Nonviolence: The Children’s March of 1963.” Explore the planning and implemen-

tation of the Children’s March in Birmingham, Ala. We’ll watch age appropriate excerpts from “Mighty Times” and explore Kingian Nonviolence through discussion and song.

Cots waLK ChaLLenge mixeR 5:30 - 7 p.m., Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry St., Burlington. Learn more about COTS and the COTS Walk Challenge. Visit with past walkers, team captains and sponsors. RSVP by April 3 to rsvp@cotsonline. org.

veRmont and the CiviL waR

7 p.m., Westford Brick Meeting House. From Cedar Creek to Gettysburg, Vermonters were central to the Union cause. Vermont author and Civil War historian Howard Coffin will address the Vermont contribution to the Civil War. Free. For more information, call 878-8890 or email carolinebrown802@ myfairpoint.net.

6 thuRsday essex aRt League monthLy meeting

9 - 11 a.m., Essex Junction Congregational Church, Route 15. Tony Connor, a nationally known watercolor artist offers a guest presentation. His powerful, expressive work and unique teaching skills delight and inspire all who know him and his amazing art.

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Community souP and bRead suPPeR

4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Ln., Essex Jct. A quick, easy and delicious meal to enjoy with friends and family at the church or to pick up and take home. Choose from a variety of hearty soups and breads and a sweet dessert. Donations welcomed but not expected. Call Pastor Steve Anderson at 879-4313 for more information.

tRee KeePeR tRaining

6 - 8 p.m., Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Building, 645 Pine St., Burlington. Brian Sullivan, an experienced

7 p.m., Albert D Lawton School. Tickets are on sale now at ADL and available at the door on performance days.

LyRiC theatRe ComPany: "9 to 5"

7:30 p.m., 153 Main St., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. Based on the hit movie with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, “9 to 5: The Musical” is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Tickets are $23 - $38 and available at the box office and at www. flynntix.org. Rated PG.

7 fRiday aLL ages stoRytime

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come listen to picture book stories and have fun with puppets, finger plays and rhymes.

musiCaL stoRytime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock and read together on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. For all ages.

vintage movie matinee

Noon, Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. This week's movie is "Royal Wedding," a musical comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

eduCation and enRiChment foR eveRyone

2 - 3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. Amanda Gustin, public program coordinator at the Vermont History Center, presents “Freaks, Radicals and Hippies: Counterculture in 1970s Vermont.”

teen advisoRy boaRd

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Teens will get together to talk about the Pun-Off and relax. Snacks provided. For high school students.

magiC: the gatheRing

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

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7 p.m., Albert D Lawton School. Tickets are on sale now at ADL and available at the door on performance days.

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ComPany: 9 to 5

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7:30 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. (See Thursday, Apr. 6 for more information.)

8 satuRday Robins!

10 a.m., book signing/ 11 a.m. storytime, Phoenix Books Essex, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Celebrate spring with Eileen Christelow during a storytime featuring her new book “Robins!” Narrated with humor and filled with kid-pleasing details, this is a fascinating account of how robins grow up. Christelow has written and illustrated numerous best-selling picture books and lives with her husband in Dummerston. For more information, visit www.phoenixbooks. biz or call 872-7111. Free.

weeKend stoRytime

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

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engineeR foR a day

1 - 3 p.m., Brownell Library. Ever wonder what it would be like to be an engineer? Come try it out! This month, you will be an aeronautical engineer working to design the world’s most cutting-edge plane. Your job will be to develop a paper prototype that can travel as far as possible. At the end, you will present your design to the group. Recommended for grades 6 and up.

’12 Chevy Camaro ’12 Chevy Traverse ’12 Ford Transit Van ’12 Jeep Compass ’11 Chevy Malibu ’11 Chevy Silverado ’11 Ford Fiesta ’10 Chevy 1500

’10 Ford Focus ’10 Honda Civic ’10 Hyundai Accent ’09 Nissan Altima ’09 Subaru Legacy ’08 BMW 3 Series ’08 Chevy Impala ’08 Ford Escape Hyb.

’08 Honda VTX1300C ’08 Hyundai Tiburon ’08 Mercury Sable ’08 Pontiac G6 ’08 Subaru Tribecca ’08 Toyota Prius AND MORE List Subject to Change

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2 p.m., Albert D Lawton School. Tickets are on sale now at ADL and available at the door on performance days.

LyRiC theatRe ComPany: 9 to 5

2 & 7:30 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. (See Thursday, Apr. 6 for more information.)

sugaR on snow suPPeR

4:30 & 6 p.m., Georgia United Methodist Church, Georgia Center. Ham, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, sugar on snow with donuts and pickles. Adults $12, children 4 12 $5. Call 893-4413 to make a reservation.

9 sunday LyRiC theatRe ComPany: "9 to 5"

2 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. (See Thursday, April 6)

ongoing easC aCtivities

Essex Area Senior Center, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. For ages 50 and up. A full list of activities at the EASC can be found at essexvtseniors.org. For more information, call director Lou Ann Pioli at 876-5087.

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Emergency: 911 • Non-emergency: 878-8331 • 145 Maple St., Essex Jct., VT 05452 • www.epdvt.org

March 20-26 MOnDay

7:52 a.m., Accident on Southview Rd. 8:09 a.m., Accident on Park St. 8:28 a.m., Juvenile Problem on S Summit St. 9:26 a.m., Accident on Old Stage Rd. 10:08 a.m., Accident on Indian Brook Rd. 10:19 a.m., Accident on Browns River Rd. 11:33 a.m., Suspicious on Sherwood Sq. 12:02 p.m., Accident on Center Rd. 1:45 p.m., Theft on Morse Dr. 2:10 p.m., Citizen Assist on West St. 4:15 p.m., Family Fight Park St.

4:23 p.m., Citizen Assist on Maple St. 5:09 p.m., Accident on Gauthier Dr.

River Rd. 9:25 p.m., Suspicious Jericho Rd.

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7:55 a.m., Traffic Hazzard on VT RT 289 8:49 a.m., Citizen Assist on Curve Hill Rd. 9:30 a.m., Accident on College Pkwy. 10:06 a.m., Suspicious on Jericho Rd. 10:44 a.m., Citizen Dispute on Rustic Dr. 12:33 p.m., Suspicious on Market Pl. 8:15 p.m., Animal Noise on Pioneer St. 8:23 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 9:07 p.m., Citizen Assist on Educational Dr. 9:19 p.m., Accident on Browns

7:55 a.m., Accident on Upper Main St. 8:07 a.m., Suspicious on Lincoln St. 8:36 a.m., Property Damage on Central St. 10:30 a.m., Citizen Assist on Beech St. 12:36 p.m., Vandalism on Pearl St. 9:21 p.m., Suspicious on Jericho Rd. 9:53 p.m., Restraining Order on Locust Ln.

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6:37 a.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 8:30 a.m., Assault on Gauthier St.

11:04 a.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:23 a.m., Accident on Essex Way 2:13 p.m., Burglary on Corporate Dr. 2:21 p.m., Citizen Assist on Jericho Rd. 2:41 p.m., Suspicious on Doubleday Ln. 3:07 p.m., Theft on Oliver Wright Dr. 3:29 p.m., Accident on Jericho Rd. 4:56 p.m., Citizen Assist on Main St. 7:31 p.m., Citizen Assist on Hubbells Falls Dr. 8:08 p.m., Family Fight on Franklin St.

FrIDay

11:39 a.m., Theft on Educational Dr.

11:36 a.m., Accident on Iroquois Ave. 12:08 p.m., Threatening on Jackson St. 1:23 p.m., Burglary Alarm on Educational Dr. 5:34 p.m., Citizen Assist on Old Stage Rd. 6:29 p.m., Citizen Assist on Hawthorn Cir. 7:25 p.m., Suspicious on Pleasant St. 10:04 p.m., Arrest on Railroad Ave.

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6:42 a.m., Citizen Assist on Colchester Rd. 12:29 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 2:25 p.m., Fraud on Maple St. 2:53 p.m., Citizen Dispute on Carmichael St. 4:54 p.m., Accident on Essex Way

5:48 p.m., Suspicious on Wrisley Ct. 6:10 p.m., Suspicious on River Rd. 9:02 p.m., Citizen Assist on East St.

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9:31 a.m., Stray Animal on Maple St. 10:49 a.m., Assault on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:19 a.m., Theft of Vehicle on Pleasant St. 12:32 p.m., Suspicious on Baker St. 6:14 p.m., Restraining Order on West St.

tIcketS ISSUeD: 15 WarnInGS ISSUeD: 46 FIre/eMS caLLS DISpatcheD: 57

This log represents a sample of incidents in the date range. For more information, call the non-emergency number: 878-8331

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ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL

CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY, ESSEX Tech students inducted into honor society CTE held its annual induction ceremony for students who met the requirements for membership in the National Technical Honor Society on March 22 in the auditorium at EHS. Students recognized as NTHS members are those who have excelled in both their technical area and their required academics.

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The Center for Technology, Essex students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society earlier this month.

CHILD FIND NOTICE 2017 Any individuals from birth through age 21 with disabilities currently residing within Essex Junction, Essex Town, or Westford, and who are in need of special education and related services need to be identified, located and evaluated by Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) and its member school districts (listed below). This includes children: not enrolled in school, attending private or independent schools located within the afore mentioned towns, enrolled in home study programs, suspected of having a disability despite advancing from grade to grade, who are highly mobile (such as migrant children), and who are homeless or wards of the state. Any person with information about any disabled person fitting these descriptions should contact CCSU or their local school. In accordance with CCSU’s policies and with 34 CFR Part 99 (the Family Education Rights Privacy Act of 1974), this public notice informs all parents within their jurisdictions about how information is maintained when it is collected during identification, location and evaluation of all people with disabilities. • Personally identifiable information will be protected by each school. • Personally identifiable information about people eligible, referred or considered for special education services is maintained. • Parents have the right to know what types of information have been designated as directory information (i.e. contained in a student’s education record and is not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed). This information includes the student’s name (unless otherwise requested), address, phone number, date/place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities/sports, weight/height, membership in athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees/awards received, and the previous school attended. • Parents have the right to know the types and locations of educational records kept by the school and the titles and addresses of officials responsible for the records. • A list of the names and positions of employees within CCSU who have access to personally identifiable information shall be available for public inspection. • If anyone other than an authorized CCSU employee looks at the educational record of a child, that person shall so indicate by signing his/her name, date and purpose for reviewing the record on a form to become part of the education record. • Parental permission will be obtained prior to disclosing confidential information to anyone who is not an authorized employee of CCSU. • Information relevant to a child’s specific disability (such as: medical information, intelligence test results, social/developmental history, comprehensive evaluation report and the individualized education program) will be part of the education record. • Personally identifiable information will be gathered from screenings, qualified diagnostic centers and other sources, as deemed necessary, to complete a comprehensive evaluation. • Parents, or an eligible student, will be able to access personally identifiable information and inspect and review their education record(s) no later than 45 days after the request is made. • Parents have the right to a response to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the educational records. •Parents may obtain a copy of the educational record without a fee for copying, if a fee will be a financial burden and/or will prevent them from obtaining the records. • Parents have the right to request the education record be amended. The school district will decide whether to amend the record within a reasonable time of the request. If the district refuses to amend the record, it shall inform the parent and advise the parent of the right to a hearing. If, as a result of the hearing, it is found the educational record must be amended, the school district will amend the record and inform the parent in writing. If, as a result of the hearing, it is found the disputed information is not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy right of the child, the school will inform the parent of his/her right to place in the educational record a written statement commenting on the information or stating any reasons for disagreeing with the results of the hearing. This written statement will become part of the educational record and will always be included whenever the contents of the education record is properly viewed or requested. • Parents have the right to a hearing to challenge the educational records of their child. • Parents will be notified prior to the school district’s destruction of personally identifiable information about their child. • The parent has the authority to inspect and review records relating to his/her child unless CCSU has been advised that the parent does not have the authority under applicable state law governing matters such as guardianship, separation and divorce. • Parents have the right to file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the CCSU to comply with this policy. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the CCSU to comply with this policy. NOTE: If there are parents within the above mentioned towns who need this information interpreted, please notify the CCSU.

Anthonie South-Laney and Eric Thompson build Lego robots. Teen Tech Week: The EHS/CTE library celebrated Teen Tech Week on March 8-10. This week invites school library to libraries showcase their great digital resources and services available to help high school students succeed and prepare for college and 21st century careers. This year’s theme was "Be the Source of Change.” For three days, the EHS/CTE library created and stations where students could experiment with a wide range of technologies including coding, 3D design and construction principles. Students actively engaged in learning and presentation over the three days, and the creative atmosphere was both stimulating and brimming with enthusiasm. EHS and CTE students are currently contributing to their community by engaging in designing outdoor learning spaces near the library. VT Music Band Festival: The Essex Band’s wind ensemble participated in the Vermont Music Educators Association Band Festival on March 28 at South Burlington High School. This auditioned ensemble prepared a rigorous program and performed for three judges as well as band students and teachers from around the state. After their performance, they received a workshop with one of the judges to hone the details and musicality of their music. Come hear the wind ensemble perform one of their festival pieces plus more, along with the symphonic band, the Essex Jazz Junction and the Essex Jazz Orchestra at our "Signs of Spring" concert on April 12 at 7 p.m. in the EHS auditorium. Cabaret Night: On March 31 at 7 p.m., the Essex High School Music Department is hosting its annual Cabaret Night in the EHS Cafeteria. Cabaret showcases performances from many of Essex High School's best vocal and instrumental musicians while the audience enjoys desserts and beverages. All are welcome. General admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and children age 5 and under. Tickets include dessert, beverage and an evening of outstanding music. One-Act Play: EHS Theater cast and crew performed the one act play “The Boy at the Edge of Everything” by Finegan Kruckemeyer on March 16 and 17. More than 400 students and community members attended the shows. EHS

then went to the One-Act Regional Festival, hosted at Milton High School on March 18, and were met with enthusiastic crowds. The group was chosen to advance to the State One Act Festival. We are thrilled to represent our region with the top eight high school shows from Vermont. We will be representing our region with Milton High School on April 7 and 8 at Lamoille Union High School. Congrats to all cast and crew who helped make this script come alive. Thank you to all those who supported us in the audience, too. We are raising funds to attend the festival. Donations can be made to "EHS Theater" and sent or dropped off at: 2 Educational Drive, Essex Jct., VT 05452. Community Service Fair: The EHS/ CTE Bi-annual Community Service Fair will take place on April 12 from 10:45 a.m.1:15 p.m. in the EHS gymnasium. Students will have the opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities from over 30 organizations. Summer Hiring Fair: On April 20, the EHS/ETC Career Center will provide an opportunity for students to fill out applications for summer job offerings. Sarah Knight, CTE career development coordinator, and Pam Hemingway, EHS career development coordinator will be available to help all students. Are you looking to hire high school students for summer positions? If you would like your business represented, please contact Sarah Knight at sknight@ccsuvt.org or Pam Hemingway at phemingway@ccsuvt. org. All you need to provide are your applications and job descriptions. Career Talks: There are upcoming career talks for EHS/CTE students, which take place during flex block (10:50-11:20 a.m.) in the library. All EHS/CTE students are encouraged to sign-up to attend. • March 29 – Beth Cross from Bow Meow pet grooming school • April 5 – Vermont Army National Guard Medical Division • April 11 – Erin Forbes from Mountain View Animal Hospital • April 12 – Vermont Army National Guard: Overview, Recruitment Sustainment Summer Program participation, confidence course in Jericho, Army Mountain Warfare School • April 19 – Allie Harris and Brooke Panton, nursing

ESSEX TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT Gather. Taste. Learn. Hosted by ETSD Farm to School this Thursday, March 30, 6-7:30 p.m., this free event featuring locallysourced tastings with Vermont farmers will be held at the Founders Memorial

School cafeteria and gym. At this event we will gather with local farmers and community partners, taste local foods and products and learn the importance of local goods for a thriving and healthy com-

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Essex Sting captures MMU title

ore snow for spring sports as April hits this weekend. I’m waiting for the sun, higher temp, and snow melting. That would make our coaches and athletes happy. March Madness is appropriately named! MLB season starts this weekend. Big news that I missed somehow. English teacher and long-time tennis coach Jim Murphy has stepped down from the tennis courts. Murph is a true blue and gold Hornet. He was a star on my frosh soccer team back in 1989, setting the freshman record by scoring 22 goals to lead our team to a 14-0 season. That record was untouched until the 2013 fall, a span of 14 years! He left Vermont and continued his education up in Michigan where he became a full-time Wolverine. He took over for Tom Jiamachello at the beginning of the 1999 season as a hot-shot 23-year-old who could defeat any member of his team foolish enough to challenge him. Murphy coached every year till 2016 except for 2004-5, when he was on a Fulbright teacher exchange in Hungary. His total seasons coached came to 17 years. He owns a sterling overall record of 174-82, and his 2011 team won the Division-I state title in thrilling fashion (4-3) over Stowe. A flashback brings us back to Charlie Wu, winning giving the Hornets the title! In 2015, they lost another thriller to South Burlington 4-3. In Murphy's last season, Essex again reached the finals, losing to SB. The story was their surprise tournament run, since the Hornets were the 11th seed. “Tennis was truly one of my life joys to coach at Essex, being around so many great coaches and athletes,” Murphy said. “While I know I’ll miss it, I’m excited to be able to spend more time with my wife, Erin, and my two boys, Charlie, 6, and Amos, 3. Last year’s team that overachieved was so much fun to coach and was a perfect way to end my coaching career at EHS.” Incredible coach, career and person. Murph, you will be missed. Great job! With a week of spring sports under our belts, here’s a quick update from a few coaches: The defending softball champions returned to action this week. After a week of tryouts, Hornet softball will return eight players from last year’s team while adding five new players: Molly Bruyns, Molly Kenny, Kaylan Ferreira, Caitlin Toth and Kait Farrar. The team will host a free youth softball clinic for grades 4-8 in the high school gym this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Email Coach Stebbins at astebbins@ccsuvt. org by Friday if you have an interested player. Ultimate coach Chas Legge said his players, parents and coaches are “thrilled for this season.” They survived the first few days of practice in the cold weather. Tryouts are completed, and the team is moving forward preparing for the rest of the season. New girls’ tennis coach Jim Grossman is encouraged with his turnout. “We have four returning varsity players and are bolstered by over 10 new players, including some experienced first years," he said. They have locked down some indoor court time and are doing drills as they wait for the courts to be playable. David Gold is the new boys’ tennis coach. Doubt anyone had Gonzaga, South Carolina, North Carolina or Oregon in the Final Four. Still going with UConn in the women’s tourney. Close to completing my south Florida Grapefruit League assignments. Took in the Yanks and Rays

The Essex Sting AAU 12-and-under boys team took home the Mt. Mansfield Madness championship this past weekend, deating Colchester 39-36 in the championship game on Sunday. The annual event is a major fundraiser for both the MMU and Essex basketball programs.

By JOE GONILLO again last week. Knowing the Bombers are young and at least a year away from seriously returning to playoff form, they continue to impress fans and experts. Rookie pitcher Jordan Montgomery tossed his name in the mix for a starting job. As a fan, I collected two balls during batting practice: one a smashed foul homerun I grabbed down the right field line, and the other tossed to me by a Yankee rookie pitcher who was shagging fly balls. He had a warm-up shirt on so I did not get his name, but thanked him as he left the field. The Philly Cheesesteak taste-testing job went extremely well. Flapjacks Café was trying out different types of meat and marinade for owner Jeff ’s signature sandwich.We tried five samples, four which tasted delicious to pretty good. My favorite was more than mouthwatering. Need to find more jobs like that back here. Happy birthday to former athlete Jason Heminway (’91), Marissa Wells, Scott Ose, nephews Derek Hathaway, Nate Bechtel, Westford’s Wyatt Stark, Ann Zeno Pratt, Alicia McCurley, ref Sonia Duncan, Lucy Corkum, Abby Desilets and Mia Verro.

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Back row: Asst. coach Jeff Reyome. Middle row (L to R): Eli Robinson, Josh Brown, Luke St. Peter, Jacob Reyome, Cooper Biederbeck, head coach Mike Lozier and asst. coach Eric Biederbeck. Front row (L to R): Pierce Bauer, Kyle Lozier, Isaac Wells and Tanner Robbins.

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Essex High School alum Joe Robertson slides into home during a game last season. Robertson was named to the NE-10 weekly honor roll.

Robertson earns weekly conference honor St. Michael's College baseball sophomore and Essex High School alumnus Joe Robertson was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll last Sunday. Robertson hit .400 (6-for-15) with a .600 slugging percentage and .471 onbase percentage from the No. 2 slot.

He added two runs, a double, a triple and two walks while striking out only once in 17 plate appearances. He appeared in three games in right field before making his college catching debut in the fourth, cutting down two runners trying to steal second. Through four contests, he paces

the team in batting average, slugging percentage, hits and extra-base hits while tied for first in runs and walks. He’s already halfway to his rookie hit total. The Purple Knights, now 0-4 overall, visit Southern New Hampshire University on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

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house?" Blais recalled thinking. She ran the concept by Samantha Spisiak, a nanny in the neighborhood, and the pair attended Burlington’s Kid’s Day to test the waters. “People loved it,” Blais said. “We got really charged up by that.” They eventually found their current South Burlington location, but with the building set to be repurposed later this year, Blais set out to find a new home. On a whim, she googled Lang Farm after driving past the Essex location one day and saw there was space for lease. “It felt like serendipity,” she said. “I thought this is exactly what we're looking for.” She’s since become the primary owner and plans to open in July. And although hers is a relatively young business, Blais’ well established. Called Wildflowers Studio, the location invites children and parents to explore the creative space. Blais offers four key areas for tinkering, painting, sensory play and what she calls “dreamweaving,” or openended art. “The goal is to have fun and make a connection,” Blais said. Her current studio off South Burlington’s Executive Drive serves as a template for what she plans to open at the farm. The creativity begins at the parking lot, where a squiggly line sign points parents in the right direction.

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she said. “How can you fine tune things? How can you tweak them to make them a little better?” Twenty-four years later, Carr is just months away from opening Sweet Alchemy Bakery and Café, where she’ll operate both a bakery for her beloved vegan offerings as well as a coffee house and café. Carr speaks at a blistering speed and walks with a

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“Leave your shoes at the door, little fingers touch our floors,” reads a sign down a flight of stairs. A group of tiny shoes laid strewn about Tuesday morning. Inside and to the left is a red rowboat filled with sand. Two-year-old Finley Giuliano sat inside, putting the finishing touches on her seventh pie of sand. Above, a canopy of white overturned umbrellas – filled with colored plastic balls – hangs from the ceiling. Behind Finley is the sensory wall, which displays a mishmash of objects to touch and explore, like an untied red Nike shoe, rotary phone, calculator and more. It’s all an effort to teach children to negotiate with the world around them, Blais said. Many times, parents will ask Blais what their children are supposed to do there. But as the adults discuss, children will be well underway, she said, toying with whatever object they can get their hands on. "Really, they’re not supposed to do anything,” Blais said. “They're supposed to experiment, play, tinker, create, all these things that they're already doing." Recognizing the difference between directing and facilitating is an important lesson for parents, Blais said. She hopes children gain a sense of independence as they survey the space, increasing their motor skills, and most of all, learning to problem solve. “I'm hoping that the kids try something and fail and then have to figure out how to do it a different way,” she said. Beyond open studio, Wildflowers offers a Sprouts Program for ages 3 to 5, which Blais plans to host three days a week at the Essex location. She also offers the space to various non-profits, like the Chittenden

pace to match. Touring her storefront last Thursday, she stressed the space is still a work-in-progress. Her father, Jeff Car, an Essex High School alumnus, recently returned from retirement in India to help set up shop. It’s the first time he’s been back in Essex Jct. in 25 years, Carr said. “I’m the cause of all this mess,” her father said, indicating the workspace in disarray. But Carr took it a bit deeper than that. “He told me since I was a small child I was going to be my own boss and I was going to be successful. He

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From left, Claire Blais, 5, Finley Giuliano, 2, and Emily Blais explore a rowboat filled with sand Tuesday at Wildflowers Studio in South Burlington. The youth art studio plans to move to the Barns at Lang Farm in Essex this July. County Breast Feeding Coalition, and has a slew of weeklong summer camps that are fill fast. She hopes the farm’s open landscape will allow for more natural exploration, and though some of her current South Burling-

ally dug in and kept practicing and practicing, trying to make things as good as their glutinous counterparts.” Carr’s work seems to have paid off; she now sells wholesale to six different businesses and plans to double that before her store opens. The home baker

ton customers admit they’ll miss the space being so close by, Essex’s response has been “over the moon,” Blais said. "It will be a really nice place for the community to connect with each other," she said.

their day,” Carr said. The space has seating for 20, and a veranda allows for dining among Lang Farm’s scenery. It’s an exciting thought for Carr, who’s never met most of her current customers. “I've been kind of this weird hobbit woman in this

"I never imagined what the realization of a dream does to the quality of your life.” Bhavatarini Carr Owner, Sweet Alchemy plans to hire seven people to keep up with demand. She noted the café won’t be just vegan — there will still be creamer for coffee and cheese for sandwiches — but she’ll keep her baked goods unchanged. She also highlighted other items like tacos, mac and cheese and an extensive toast menu, the latter which she called a highly “underrated food.” “Something for everyone, wherever they’re at in

little kitchen by myself for so many years,” she said. That’s not the only major change; even her business name is getting an overhaul. Many might know her under her previous moniker, “Four Sisters Bakery.” She eventually realized the name suggested a backstory that wasn’t there: Though one of four children, she’s the only girl. She’s since decided on

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basically inculcated in me the notion that I had to be self-employed,” she said. “So it is his fault, this mess.” Despite the prophecy, Carr’s journey to entrepreneurship wasn’t always clear. Born in Dallas, Carr found herself living up and down the eastern seaboard as a child. When she was 9, her family began an annual three-to-sixth month stay in India that lasted until she was 20. She attended the University of Vermont before holding a slew of jobs through most of her 20s, the most recent of which she quit three years ago. She then applied to a barista position at Pingala in Burlington, convincing the owner to hire her as a baker instead. Just before the restaurant opened, however, she realized the kitchen space wouldn’t fit her needs. This motivated Carr to finish her own kitchen, she said, and sent her headfirst into self-employment. Quickly, her business grew, and with it, she found potential in the niche market of vegan baked goods. “I wasn’t setting out to be a gluten-free, dairy-free baker. It just kept coming back to people wanting those things,” she said. I just re-

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years after Old Stage Road resident John Reiss was killed by a stray bullet from a neighboring gun range, sparking a review of the firearms ordinance. Then, a selectboard-appointed citizen taskforce studied the ordinance and recommended a number of changes, including a public shooting range. The selectboard never acted on the recommendations. Citing lessons from the 2009 process, board vice-chairwoman Irene Wrenner said the town must capture input from people who felt put out. She’s one of only two members still on the board from that time; Levy is the other. “Some people were prevented from showing up,” Wrenner said. “Some people were prevented from speaking, or at least that was their impression. We have to be very sensitive to the fact that some people have just been intimidated and do not want to come out and try doing that again.” Resident Shaun McCuin, who served on the 2009 committee, said he hadn’t seen LaRose’s new report but was encouraged by discussion about restrictions instead of an all-out ban. He cautioned the selectboard to not rush any decision and noted one potential snag: distinguishing hunting from sport shooting, something the taskforce struggled with. “Hunting is probably less of a

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Essex resident Patty Davis speaks during the March 20 selectboard meeting. worrisome thing than just a shooting range because you could go through the whole season and not even shoot at a deer,” McCuin said. LaRose said state law grandfathers existing gun ranges, even in no-shooting zones. New ordinances can only prevent private new ranges from being established. Any such ordinance would encounter “unchartered

Sweet Alchemy. “People have often accused me of being a witch over the years because they're eating a cupcake and they're like, 'How is it possible this is gluten-free and vegan? This is witchcraft!" Carr said. "I got this idea that maybe what I was doing had this little component of magic to it,” she continued. With hopes to open by May, Carr took a moment to reflect on her path to selfemployment. She cried the entire drive home after signing the lease, she said, because more than just a signature, it marked the close of a chapter, one filled by uncertainty. “All through my 20s, I did so many different things, and I couldn't see where it was all leading to. Sometimes you look back and you're like, ‘Man, I really wasted that year of my life,” she said. Then, it all suddenly fell in place. “All of the different skills I had and energy in life could be focused into this. That's where it was meant to go,” she said. “As cheesy as it sounds, I never imagined what the realization of a dream does to the quality of your life.”

waters” since sport shooting ranges aren’t defined by state law. “If the town wants to take up an issue with someone who we deem does not have a sport shooting range, and they deem that they do, that's a court battle," LaRose said. Igor Polenov, who moved to Essex earlier this month, said the selectboard should limit participation in the forums. “The parts of town that don't allow [shooting] should not have a say in the fate of the parts of the town that do,” Polenov said. Resident Keith Cutler called for a high burden of proof for anyone who claims shooting on private land is harmful. He urged the selectboard to focus solely on public land. “I don't think that there's ever been a reason for somebody to drive me in here and draw on my land on the map and say you cannot do this,” Cutler said. “Unless you can prove that at some point I was a danger in the past, in the present or the future, I don't think there's a reason to even talk about it. It's my land.” In response, resident Patty Davis asked if Reiss was on public land when he was killed. “He was in his house,” said selectboard chairman Max Levy. “He was at his dining room table.” “So you knew the answer already,” a crowd member asked Davis. "I just want to know what happened," she said.

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Clockwise from top left: 1) This year's Iron Chef contestants are pictured, L to R: Jaden Gilmond, Zoey Goff, Clair Knowles, Anna Suratt and Iris Hsiang. 2) Anna shapes the corn cakes at the competition. 3) The sopes plates are prepared at the Junior Iron Chef competition at the Champlain Valley Expo on March 18.

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ssex Middle School’s Iron Eagles team brought a Mexican flavor to the Junior Iron Chef competition earlier this month. The team made sopes, or corn cakes, for the 10th annual Junior Iron Chef, held every year at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Jct. on March 18. The contest urges student-chefs to use locally sourced, fresh produce to build creative recipes that could win various prizes. The Iron Eagles’ offering was nothing if not complex,

pairing the fried sopes with a veggie-packed salsa that featured purple carrots, squash, beets and turnip. The dish was topped with fresh guacamole – mixed with a mortar and pestle – and chipotle lime crema. The chefs also whipped up refried beans, flavored with cider vinegar, spices and lime juice. Junior Iron Chef started as a collaboration between the Burlington School Food Project and Vermont FEED, an organization that raises awareness about food, nutrition and local farms, according to its website. Learn more about Junior Iron Chef at vtfeed.org/jrironchefvt.

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For the salsa 1/4 heaping cup of each, diced: carrots, purple carrot, parsnips, butternut squash, red, beets, golden beets, celery root, gilfeather turnip; onion, watermelon radish, black radish, apple (peeled), kale 2 tbsp. each: lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic 1/2 tsp. each: cumin, chili powder, black pepper 1 tsp. salt Pinch of red pepper flakes or more 3 tbsp. maple syrup ¼ C cilantro, chopped 2 C Monterey jack cheese

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Protect her future. Preparation For the sopes 1. In a large bowl, mix masa harina, salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika together with a rubber scraper. 2. Pour 2 ¼ C of warm water and mix to form a ball of dough. Work with hands. 3. Cover bowl with a towel as you work. Use a ¼-C measuring cup to portion out the dough for each cake. 4. Preheat a nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. 5. To form the sopes, grab a ball of dough and flatten between two pieces of parchment paper using a tortilla press. 6. Gently remove the flattened dough from the parchment paper and cook on a dry, hot griddle for about 1 minute. 7. Flip the sope over and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Form edge with spoon. 8. Heat up canola oil in a fry pan and fry sopes until browned.

For the salsa 1. Dice the salsa veggies (carrots through turnips), place in a steamer and cook until just done. Place in medium bowl. 2. Dice the onions through kale and add to the steamed vegetables. 3. In small bowl, whisk the salsa dressing ingredients and add to the vegetables, gently mixing. For the guacamole 1. Place the onion, jalapeño, salt/pepper, half the cilantro and garlic in mortar and pestle. Grind into a paste. Place in a medium bowl. 2. Add avocado, remaining cilantro and lime juice to mortar and pestle and mash coarsely. Add to the jalapeno mixture. For the crema 1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a rubber scraper. For the refried beans 1. Chop onion. Place in a bowl with the vinegar and let soak. 2. Drain beans and place in

Always. saucepan. Cover with water. Cook on high until boiling and lower the heat and simmer until soft. Drain and measure 4C cooked beans. 3. Drain onions in a colander. 4. Heat olive oil in a fry pan on medium heat. When oil is hot, add drained onions and sauté until soft. Add minced garlic toward the end of the sauté. 5. Add the chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper and coat onions. 6. Add beans and cook until beans begin to crisp around the edges. Add ½ C vegetable broth half way through the cooking to moisten. 7. When done, add lime juice. Place bean mixture in a bowl and mix using immersion blender. To serve Place two sopes on a plate, and top with 1/3C refried beans, 2 tbsp. salsa and 2 tbsp. cheese. Drizzle drizzle with guacamole and crema. Garnish with kale and watermelon radish slices.

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Ballot shows one contested election for EWSD By COLIN FLANDERS

Although four seats are up for grabs on the Essex Westford School District Board, Essex Jct. voters will decide on the district’s only contested election. Patrick Murray, who’s currently serving a oneyear term on the Prudential Committee, is challenging EWSD incumbents Keeley Schell and Wes McClellan for the village’s two threeyear seats. Both Schell and McClellan were on the Regional Educational District study committee, which recommended merging the Essex Town School District and the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union. The April 11 election will mark the first potential shift to the board since

Essex Jct., Essex Town and Westford selected the inaugural members in November 2015. Murray referenced America’s political climate as inspiration for getting involved and said he hopes to represent the “lesser served” individuals in the community. One of Murray’s main focuses is transportation for the new district, he said. He aims to ensure students in the village receive adequate busing. He hopes to help EWSD serve as a model for other Vermont districts, he added. “A lot of communities across the state are looking to us to see how successful this whole idea can be,” he said. McClellan was appointed to the board after no one

ran for the one-year seat he’s currently in. He’s impressed by the number of people willing to make the community a better place and said he’s seeking formal election to help continue the board’s work over the past year. “Anybody taking it on right now would have a lot of work to get caught up. I’d like to see it finished,” McClellan said. He believes effectively communicating changes to the district’s three communities is the board’s biggest task moving forward. Schell, who’s currently on the board’s communications sub-committee, shared this belief. Schell has been focused on making sure “what we put out as a board is easy to understand and correct,"

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she said. Moving forward, her goal is to facilitate collaboration between schools by identifying what works well and carrying it across the district. Schell said she’s run-

ning for election because she’s committed to finding efficiencies and delivering the cost savings projected by the RED committee. She also admitted she’s glad to see a contested election, because it allows the community to “approve of what we’re doing, or hold us accountable if it’s not good.” For the rest of EWSD’s elections, Brendan Kinney is running unopposed for Essex Town’s three-year seat, while Andre Roy is running unopposed for Westford’s. And, although CCSU and ETSD’s current school boards will no longer exist come 2018, voters will also see these elections on the ballot. That’s because the districts need a school

board in place to conduct the district’s final audits. In Essex, Liz Subin and Erin Knox are running unopposed for the U46 school district, Marla Durham and Murray are running for two of the three open Prudential Committee seats and Kim Gleason is running for one of two open seats on the ETSD board. A budget presentation is planned for 6:30 p.m. on April 4 at Essex High School. The district’s annual meeting is set for April 10 starting at 7 p.m. at EHS, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the following day. Residents will vote at their respective polling places.

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