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‘This is your train station?’

Village officials refine improvement plans By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

When Essex Junction leaders survey the train station in the village center, the prevailing sentiment is ‘we can do better.’ Village planners are working with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission to conceptualize what ‘better’ would look like. They have hired local architect John Alden, who sits on the Essex Junction Planning Commission and whose office is down the street from the station, to draw up plans that will act as a visual aid as the groups seek funding from the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

Essex Junction’s train station serves the Burlington area with daily Amtrak service to Massachusetts, New York City and Washington D.C.; a much-anticipated reconnection to Montreal is in the works. Yet, the station is a nondescript mass of concrete that was described last week as “a bunker” by Essex Economic Development Commission chairman Greg Morgan. Morgan was speaking during a public hearing on train station redevelopment plans in front of the Essex Junction Planning Commission. “It is an embarrassment to the state of Vermont,” said Morgan, who lives in the neighborhood of the train station. “The (Agency

– See TRAIN on page 5a

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hope to liven up the village’s train station on a metal-roof canopy and waiting plaza.

Budgets pass

Envisioning a more ‘humane’ village

By JOE CARDELLO and ELSIE LYNN PARINI The Essex Reporter Polls were open from 7 a.m.7 p.m. on Tuesday at Essex Middle School and High School for Essex Town and Junction voters to weigh in on school board members, budgets, reserve funds and other measures. Voters supported the school boards’ FY16 recommendations and elected several board candidates. Below are the preliminary results. ESSEX JUNCTION SCHOOL DISTRICT Five hundred and fifty-five Essex Junction residents – of the 7,349 total voters on the voter checklist – voted on an $18,627,735 FY16 budget for its primary schools and by a margin of 342 votes for and 213 votes opposing, according to Essex Junction School District Clerk Lynette Corbin. Voters also accepted a supplementation of $50,000 to the Capital Reserve Fund (370 for and 181 against). Budget allocations for the Parks and Recreation Department included the authorization of a one-cent tax rate increase (342 for and 196 against) and acceptance of an article that would add $623,981 of tax revenues to the Capital Reserve Fund for the department (389 for and 164 against). Jason M. DiRosa ran unopposed for a three-year term as a Prudential Committee Member. He received a total of 388 votes. The seats for another Prudential Committee Member and Union School District #46 Director were left open prior to voting. The two-year Prudential Committee seat was filled by write-in candidate Candace Morgan who received 33 votes – a minimum of 30 votes are needed for a candidate to be elected. The U#46 position was still vacant after the vote. Prudential Committee Chair Michael Smith expressed his pleasure with the voting outcomes and said that he looks forward to working with both of the new committee members. With regards to the open position for U#46 Director Smith said that the Prudential Committee will discuss and appoint someone during a future meeting. U#46 SCHOOL DISTRICT Village and Town residents cast a total of 1,183 votes on Tuesday on the Union School District #46 budget proposals for FY16 according to U#46 School District Clerk Cindy Cusson. The Essex High School budget for FY16 of $24,465,011 passed (765 for and 414 against) in addition the voters accepted the Center for Technology, Essex FY16 budget of $8,582,880 (823 for and 354 against). Voters also chose to pass an article that

– See BUDGETS on page 5a

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COURTESY | SCOTT + PARTNERS ARCHITECTURE

By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter Ray Streeter of Streeter’s Box Manufacturing displays his wares at the Made in Vermont Marketplace last weekend at the Champlain Valley Exposition.

Dave Lasch of Green Mountain Marinades cooks samples of marinated chicken at the Made in Vermont Marketplace at the Champlain Valley Exposition on Sunday afternoon in Essex Junction. OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY

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Vermont under one roof Green Mountain products featured at Expo BY JASON STARR The Essex Reporter Look under “V” in the glossary of exhibitors at last weekend’s Made in Vermont Marketplace in Essex and you’ll find a dozen companies that lead their brand name with the word “Vermont.” In an earlier section, you’ll see several companies that tie their brand to the state’s Green Mountain nickname. These companies sell everything from rolling pins to peanut butter; teddy bears to whiskey. But as diverse as their offerings, they share a belief in the value of the Vermont brand. Last weekend, for the second straight year, Vermont Business Magazine gathered nearly 100 companies at the Champlain Valley Exposition for a three-day public showcase of Vermont-made products. “You could spend all day driving through Vermont, or come here and see it all under one roof,” Vermont Business Magazine Publisher John Boutin said Friday as vendors finalized their setups. As any fan of Vermont’s exports would expect, a plethora of specialty food was on display and for sale. Vermont’s burgeoning beer and spirits industry occupied its own tasting room. And, assorted hard goods rounded out the showcase. Of the hard-goods companies, Streeter’s Box

Manufacturing is a prime example of Vermont resourcefulness and entrepreneurial thinking. Owner Ray Streeter started building crates and boxes in the basement of his home in Jericho as a way to repurpose the skills he had developed as an outdoor storage shed builder — and to supplement his income during the slow winter months. Through phone calls and emails, he began attracting business from fruit orchards in the region. Then day care centers started buying his crates as organizers for hats, mittens and jackets. Then homeowners came calling looking for pieces to help organize closets, bathrooms and bedrooms. He also sells to stores as a product display solution and has built a wholesale side of the business. “We kind of fished around to find the market and what people use them for,” Streeter said. The company offers free delivery; crates are priced at $5 apiece. Customized pieces are also available. Streeter moved the operation into a 5,000-square-foot facility on Prim Road in Colchester last June. With custom-built machinery, he can pump out up to 3,000 boxes a day. Streeter’s Box Manufacturing was among the closest companies to travel to the Expo for last weekend’s event. Others came from all four corners of the state: Isle La Motte, Brattleboro, Rutland, Canaan were among the locations represented. Boutin said the event’s appeal to manufacturers is the opportunity to switch their focus from building relationships with retailers to interacting directly with consumers.

Community lends a helping hand after tragedy strikes Seven displaced in Essex Junction blaze By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter An Essex Junction resident remained in intensive care this week as Vermonters donated money to help her and several others whose homes were destroyed in an early-morning fire at a Cherry Street apartment building over the weekend. The Essex Police Department was called to 1 Cherry St. at 5:33 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, and found the building engulfed in flames and a woman in her 20s trapped inside, according to reports. She was located by rescue crews and found

to be unresponsive. Officer Stephen Dunning, Essex Town Firefighter John Ouellette, Essex Junction Fire Capt. Jim Kellogg and Essex Junction Firefighters Stephen Gragg and Dan McCaig had to cut a hole in the exterior of the house to rescue her. She has been identified by neighbors and on a fundraising site as Kori Chambers. According to the site, www. gofundme.com/koriandowen, Chambers lived in the apartment with Owen Reinders. Essex Rescue Crew Chief Mike Weinberg and his first responders performed CPR on Chambers and she was taken to UVM Medical Center, where she reportedly remained in intensive care this week. Lt. Robert Kissinger of the

– See FIRE on page 5a

Emergency personnel were called to a structural fire at 1 Cherry St. in Essex Junction early Sunday morning. COURTESY | AMERICAN RED CROSS

How can Essex Junction residents make Five Corners a place visitors want to come to instead of just drive through? A good chunk of the annual village meeting earlier this month was devoted to the topic. Urban planner Julie Campoli, a consultant hired by the board of village trustees, has led residents on a vision quest that started in November to imagine a more pedestrian-centric downtown. She presented the bulk of her findings to about 120 residents at the April 1 annual meeting. She is still working on a final report. Her most striking suggestion is that the village fundamentally rework its central five-way intersection — piggybacking off the upcoming construction (next year at the earliest) of a bypass road around Five Corners behind the Lincoln Inn — to remove automobiles from the first block of Main Street. She also recommends narrowing Park Street with wider sidewalks at the block closest to Five Corners, once the bypass road begins diverting traffic behind the Lincoln Inn. Removing cars from Main Street’s Brownell Block would allow for a pedestrian-scale public place in the heart of the village. It could be a home for the weekly seasonal Five Corners Farmers Market, the annual block party, and a rotating array of food trucks and art displays, she said. “The (connector) creates really great opportunities to turn Essex Junction into the place it used to be,” said Campoli, referring to a time before the proliferation of automobiles. “It lets the village reclaim a lot of that asphalt for public space.” Her plan, it was noted, would need endorsement from those who own the property that lines downtown streets. Village resident Dorothy Bergendahl said she frequents the Road Res Q car service station at the corner of Main and Maple streets. In a drawing Campoli presented of a pedestrian-centric Main Street, Road Res Q and the Simon’s gas station across the street are conspicuously missing. “Green space is nice, but you’re taking people’s businesses away,” Bergendahl said. “Landowners are really the key players here,” Campoli acknowledged. “Engage with them. Show them the vision and what the advantage is to them.” The vision, she said, is compatible with current land use regulations written into the Village Comprehensive Plan and

– See PLANNING on page 3a

The Essex Reporter • April 16, 2015

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I’m not a great math person.’ That’s what I told myself once,’” recalled Scott Rancourt, owner of the new Sylvan Learning Center that opened on April 1 in the Essex Towne Marketplace. “It all snowballs from there.” Rancourt grew up in a divorced family with two homes and “all the stuff that goes with that,” he explained. “I never thought I’d go to college.” But his life took a turn for the better when he went to live with his grandmother in Montpelier. He graduated Montpelier High School, joined the army and began looking at colleges. As a member of the National Guard, he attended Norwich University and earned his bachelor’s degree in education in 1996. After graduation, he went to Korea to teach English. “I thought I was going to be there for a year,” he joked. Four years later, he was married to his Korean wife, Cindy, and had earned his Master of Science in education leadership through Troy State University courses offered at the U.S. Army base in Korea. The newlyweds wanted to move back to the States before they had their two children, and landed in Massachusetts. Rancourt said he stumbled across Sylvan there and took a job as the Director of Education – a position filled by Devin Collins at Sylvan in Essex. “I fell in love with Sylvan and teaching,” Rancourt mused. “I knew it was what I wanted to do…It’s about finding the obstacle that threw the student off. Once we identify each student’s individual needs and remove all the obstacles, we start building. “From the first day I stared working at Sylvan I wondered: Is there one in Vermont? No, Vermont was the only state not to have a Sylvan Learning Center.” The Rancourts moved to Vermont, bought their Essex home in 2006 and opened a Sylvan in the Blue Mall in South Burlington. When Noonie’s Deli went out of business last year, it opened the opportunity for Rancourt to move Sylvan to Essex. However, due to leasing agreements in South Burlington, Rancourt needed to wait to make the move until this spring. “We wanted to be in Essex,” Rancourt said, adding that his wife and family are active in the Korean Methodist Church on Maple Street and the local Korean community. “We love this space and it gives us the opportunity to own the property.” Sylvan students come from Essex, Colchester, Milton, South Burlington, Shelburne and other surrounding towns. Depending on the location, Sylvan sets up satellite programs

Devin Collins and Scott Rancourt of the Sylvan Learning Center stand in front of the “Motivation Station,” at the Sylvan Learning Center’s new location in the Essex Towne Marketplace in Essex Junction.

to help ease the commute for students. “I’m enjoying every second,” Rancourt added. “I’m thankful to serve this community.” Recently Rancourt elaborated on Sylvan Learning and his experience with individualized learning.

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Q: Who instructs the students? A: We have actual certified schoolteachers who teach here. This is their second job; they teach during the school day at other schools in the area. Most of their sessions are held on Saturdays and evenings, so their schedules don’t conflict. Q: What is the ratio of students to teachers? A: We have between two and three students per teacher. Q: Do students follow a set curriculum? A: There is a set process, but the lessons are completely individualized. The lessons are aligned with Common Core. Q: What is Sylvan Sync? A: About two years ago we switched from using binders and a lot of paper to iPads for lessons. Each student has an iPad to use here. The iPad is not teaching the student; it’s a digital tool. All the programs are preloaded for the students depending on their learning plan. The MySylvan website allows parents to view the lessons their student is working on so they can follow along. Q: How are tokens used at Sylvan Learning Center? A: Students can earn tokens based on their learning progress. We try to use tokens to reinforce knowledge. I like to call it “catching students doing good.”

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We compliment the student and pair it with something tangible [tokens]. Those tokens can be used to purchase items “for sale” before they leave for the day. But, most students are more interested in earning the tokens than what they can buy with them.

Q: Why are compliments and rewards important? A: You never know, that one comment at the right time could make the positive change in the right direction for a student. I try to always remember this. That’s what keeps me going; that little shift in the trajectory that can make all the difference in a student’s education. I look at every moment as that opportunity. Q: How do you encourage students to face academic challenges? A: We try to help everyone build independence, confidence, and reach their full potential. It’s important to remember, the harder the challenge, the more growth opportunity. Don’t shy away from the challenge. At Sylvan we adapt, adjust and accept challenges because the higher the climb the better the view. Q: How often do students come to Sylvan? A: Usually students are here two times a week for one to two hours, depending on the program. That’s on top of their normal school and athletic schedules. Q: How much does it cost to be a student at Sylvan? A: Between $27-$55 per hour depending on the program and payment plan. It’s $49-$55 for a standard session. We have financing and discounts available. The bottom line is that we are always willing to work with families who have a student that wants to come here. We will find a way to make it happen. Q: Do you worry that this extra schooling is overburdening students? A: That’s a very real concern. We look for our scheduling to be sustainable. Usually we’re second or third in the list. For example: first it’s school, then hockey, then Girl Scouts, then Sylvan is considered. That’s why we do whatever we need to do to accommodate our students’ schedules because time is precious. If students were kicking and screaming they wouldn’t come. But they know that when they leave here, they’ll be stronger in math, or English, or whatever they are working on. It’s all about confidence. The goal is to relieve stress not add to it.

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Sweet Pea and Friends

visit Sweet Pea in the greenhouse to celebrate her recovery, calling the event a SheepOver. The sheep ate party platters of greens, fruits and vegetables, wore colorful leis, and took turns “borrowing” Churchman’s hat, all of which was photographed for Sweet Pea’s Facebook followers. “There was so much interest online because people loved Sweet Pea,” Churchman said. “People have said it was like a living book.” This isn’t the first time admirers have suggested that Churchman write a book – in fact he has an unfinished prototype with moonrises and sunsets – but this time he Sweet Pea the sheep. decided to take the plunge. A Kickstarter campaign requesting funding in return for a copy of the to create a montage to help him tell book, fulfilled its original goal in less the story. Having graduated from than 15 hours. Churchman has since Vassar as an English major, he has no broadened the campaign in the hope of trouble adding words to the images. adding additional pages and perhaps Churchman hopes to finish “Sweet a fold-out section. Although the book Pea and Friends ~ the SheepOver” by will be geared for children, his goal early May. Since the SheepOver, he is to create something adults can has held a number of photogenic ovine appreciate, as well. events including a Super Bowl party, a Churchman has a background in Valentine’s Day party, a birthday party painting and the photos for the book and an Easter egg hunt. are done in what he describes as a “People feel there is a real-time painterly style, where he combines quality to this,” said Churchman of his several images including some daily posting of photos. While Sweet Pea is the star, this year’s bottle lambs overlays of frost on his windows. have also gotten their share of publicity He uses naturally occurring imagery

has difficulty nursing so last year, Sweet Pea followed her sister Violet and two other lambs in a move from the barn to the greenhouse attached to Churchman’s house where they could stay warm and be bottle-fed. All the bottle lambs thrived under his care and became members of what he calls the knitting club. This spring, Sweet Pea developed an infection in her rear leg and needed immediate assistance from mobile veterinarian Alison Cornwall. She was brought back up to the greenhouse for her convalescence and Churchman chronicled her recovery on Facebook. When he’s not farming, Churchman is a photographer by trade. He studied at the Art Students League in New York City and at Vassar College. For the last 10 years he has designed greeting cards and done work for organizations such as the New England Culinary Institute and the Vermont Department of Tourism. At one point, he had his own gallery in Stowe. Churchman has been posting photos of his animals on Facebook for years but the pictures of Sweet Pea, often seen with a wisp of hay in front of her face, really captured the attention of his followers. Since sheep are social creatures, Churchman decided to bring the other three members of the knitting club to

By PHYL NEWBECK For The Essex Reporter

The cuteness factor overwhelms you when you sit down at the kitchen table to interview photographer/ farmer John Churchman. A lovebird coos from its cage, three of his four dogs are curled up on throw rugs gnawing contentedly on bones, and he’s cradling and bottle-feeding a little lamb whose mother went dry prematurely. All that’s before going out to the greenhouse to meet Sweet Pea – an internet sensation who is about to become the star of a children’s book. Churchman refers to his spread on Gray Way in Essex as a “picture farm.” He, his wife and daughter share the premises with the aforementioned dogs and lovebird, as well as three cats, one pony, nine Bronze Heritage turkeys, six Muscovy ducks, three geese and about 70 chickens. Of late, the stars of this menagerie have been Churchman’s 21 sheep and in particular, a one-year-old named Sweet Pea. Churchman first brought sheep to the property 10 years ago for help maintaining the pasture and for their wool, but has since come to appreciate their photogenic qualities. Sweet Pea’s mother, Blossom,

Healthy Youth Coalition addresses addiction The Essex Healthy Youth Coalition held its second film event of 2015 to address the topic of the abuse of prescription drugs and subsequent opiate addiction. A 90-minute documentary called “The Hungry Heart,” directed by Bess O’Brien, gives a voice to a problem that is prevalent in Vermont. The film is set in St. Albans and follows a number of families and people who have a connection to drug abuse. O’Brien attended the April 8 event and conducted a question and answer session after the screening. O’Brien was accompanied by a staff member in the Department of Health and Essex Police Detective Chris May. One of the event coordinators, Matt Whelan, who works as the Prevention and Wellness Director for Essex

CHIPS, said that the film attracted a wide array of community members, including students, trustee members and people involved in the healthcare industry. “This is the first time we have addressed this topic,” Whelan said. Earlier this year, the Essex Healthy Youth Coalition presented the textingwhile-driving documentary “From One Second To The Next.” The group met on Tuesday to discuss the recent event. Whelan said the group has chosen two strong films for their first events, but aren’t solely relying on movies to share information. “We’re willing to host any type of creative event if we can spread knowledge,” said Whelan. — Joe Cardello

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and Churchman held an online competition to name the youngsters. In addition, his new Border Collie puppy, Maisie Grace, has become a star in her own right. “One of the good things about this,” Churchman said “is that I’m an artist, a photographer and a farmer and this allows me to bring all those passions together.” Churchman has always considered himself a story teller so the book project allows him to diversify and showcase all his talents. “Sweet Pea has touched a chord in a lot of people,” he said. “Her story appeals to the children in all of us.”

PLANNING from page 1a

Land Development Code. “We’re not buying anyone’s building,” village president George Tyler said. “But we could show them, if they can benefit from this, we can help make it happen.” Back in January, citizens gathered with Campoli in the Essex High School cafeteria to consider the current Five Corners streetscape and model the changes they hoped for. She pointed out vacant and under-utilized parcels — like the former rail yard behind the Lincoln Inn — that are ripe for improvement. She argued for an urban style of development where

“Landowners are really the key players here. Engage with them. Show them the vision and what the advantage is to them.” Julie Campoli Urban planner

buildings have retail space on the ground floor with apartments above, and where buildings are sited with storefronts along the sidewalk and parking in the back. It’s a style that the fourstory building currently under construction at the corner of Park and Pearl

streets will model. Campoli envisions Park Street lined with similar sidewalkfronting buildings from Five Corners down to the future intersection with the connector road. “It will be a much more humane environment,” she said.

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Opinion

Perspective Universal recycling — an opportunity for Vermont BY DEB MARKOWITZ

As I’ve been traveling around the state talking with Vermonters about the new Universal Recycling Law, I have met many impressive individuals on the front lines of implementation. Trevor Mance, founder of TAM Waste Management, is one example. Trevor got his start in the solid waste business when he was a student at Mount Anthony High School working at the Shaftsbury landfill on weekends. Pretty soon he had bought himself an old one-ton truck and was hauling waste for customers in and around Bennington. By 2007, Trevor had constructed a recycling and transfer station, allowing him to keep costs down by recycling as much as possible. Pioneering entrepreneurs like Trevor were part of the inspiration for Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) passed unanimously in 2012. After a decade of stagnant recycling rates, the law sets forth benchmarks for consistent, convenient recycling services statewide. Vermont has come a long way in 25 years. In 1980, nearly everything we used ended up in the trash. Then the Vermont Legislature passed a law closing unlined landfills, leading to the formation of Vermont’s solid waste districts. Transfer stations opened, curbside pick-up was established, and recycling services offered. More recently, the concept of “waste” has shifted to one of “materials,” recognizing the value of what we throw away, and the cost savings and business opportunities reusing, recycling or composting these materials provides. Thanks to the Universal Recycling Law and folks like Trevor, by summer 2015, whether you’re in Springfield or St. Johnsbury, you’ll have access to recycling services. By 2020, food scraps and leaf and yard waste will be managed in your compost pile, dropped off at transfer stations, or picked up at the curb. Already, businesses or institutions generating two tons of food scraps per week, like the University of Vermont Medical Center or many grocery stores, are diverted from the landfill as donations to food banks, animal feed, composting, or anaerobic digestion. The law’s phased-in approach allows time for needed businesses and infrastructure to be developed, and municipalities and solid waste districts to adjust services. Of course, not all change is easy. Some business models and municipal collection systems will need to change as a result of the new law. As challenges arise, it is important to recognize that opportunities also lie within these changes. The state’s two largest recycling facilities, located in Williston and Rutland, were both recently upgraded and will be able to handle the increased quantity of materials. Ten food scrap composting facilities from St. Albans to Brattleboro to Burke have improved operations and are ready for more. Twelve food scrap hauling businesses have grown across the state. Anaerobic digester projects are also cropping up. The Vermont Technical College digester in Randolph will soon be accepting food scraps in partnership with Grow Compost; and Casella Waste Systems is working with Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport on a similar project. It is impressive to see the business community embracing and building around this new law. Universal recycling also presents opportunities for municipalities and solid waste management districts. Towns like Vernon, Castleton and Canaan have adopted unit-based pricing, ensuring Vermonters only pay for what they dispose of. When Canaan adopted this disposal structure, it cut the amount of trash generated nearly in half, and the town’s waste disposal costs dropped from $117,000 to $58,000 annually. In addition, many towns and residents will see new recycling collection services that they have not had before. Very few laws pass the Vermont Legislature unanimously. The Universal Recycling Law achieved that distinction because Vermonters were ready to grow our commitment to recycling and composting, and we are benefiting as a result. In 2012, when Trevor Mance went to the bank for a business loan to construct a facility for recycling organic materials, he brought his hauling business plan and a copy of the Universal Recycling Law. With that loan, he’s expanded recycling and food scrap collection operations, and now employs 25 Vermonters. Change is not without its challenges, but as recycling, composting and businesses like Trevor’s grow, and municipalities save money, I look forward to all that universal recycling will do for Vermont.

Birthday Donation Essex 9-year-old Ben Kinaman greeted Spectrum Youth and Family Services Executive Director Mark Redmond recently with a surprise donation of $100. The Founders Memorial School student requested that his friends, instead of giving him gifts for his ninth birthday, donate to the non-profit to further its work with homeless youth. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Dual enrollment raises college aspiration By STEPHAN MORSE

Several years ago, a Middlebury student was struggling in high school, unsure of her future. No one in her family had ever attended college. With encouragement, she took English composition at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) during her senior year of high school. The “dual enrollment” course, for which she received both high school and college credit, gave her a taste of success, and a taste of college. She is currently enrolled at CCV and plans to pursue further education and a career in health care. Dual enrollment is allowing hundreds of Vermont high school students the opportunity to take a college course while still in high school. If they do so, studies show they are more likely to go to college, to succeed in their studies once they are there, and to graduate. Over 60 percent of job openings in Vermont in the next several years will require post-secondary

education. Dual enrollment courses promise to help tackle our college aspiration dilemma and get more Vermonters to college. Currently, only 52 percent of our high school graduates pursue higher education. Compare that to the over 84 percent of students who took a dual enrollment course at CCV and are now enrolled in college. One former dual enrollment student, now matriculated at Castleton State College, wrote: “This opportunity impacted my life in a lot of ways. Taking college classes in high school made me more prepared for the rigorous, collegelevel academic curriculum. I felt completely ready for the change after having taken college classes in high school.” In 2013, the State of Vermont included dual enrollment vouchers in its “Flexible Pathways Initiative,” an effort to engage more Vermont students in their education and to encourage their pursuit of postsecondary education. We must engage all young Vermonters in furthering their education. National studies show

that dual enrollment students across all income levels are nearly two times more likely to graduate from high school, and more than two times likely to earn a college degree than their peers. The State of Vermont provides two dual enrollment vouchers per high school junior or senior, at no charge to the student. Participation in 2014 doubled over the previous year, with 1,292 students from every Vermont county taking a college course while still in high school. Enrollment by economically disadvantaged students, who are English language learners, and who receive special education, is on the rise. As someone involved in education in Vermont for many years, I find dual enrollment to be one of the most promising programs for students. I encourage students and families to inquire about participating, and I encourage the state to continue this modest but impactful investment. Stephan Morse is the chairman of the State Board of Education and Vermont Economic Progress Council.

From the Statehouse

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rights advocates, or others. We are expecting another amendment to the bill which would create the office of Child Protection Advocate, which would serve as a watch dog over the Department of Children and Families, the courts and other parts of our child protection system. Last week we had a very passionate debate about a bill that would have banned both teachers strikes and the ability of school boards to impose contracts on the teachers union. Vermont is the only state in New England that allows teachers strikes. The effort came within one vote of passing with Democrats, Republicans and Independents working together to put an end to the circumstances that put so many teachers, students and parents into incredibly difficult circumstances. However, the Democratic leadership worked hard to ensure that the bill was eventually stripped down and replaced with a “study” of the issue, which ultimately failed. This served as a lesson to this freshman legislator about some of the workings of the Statehouse. H.76 was originally a bill to ban teachers strikes and contract impositions, but it was amended to remove the key provisions of the bill. So now many who voted against those provisions can tell voters they voted “for” the bill, when what they actually voted for was drastically different. To know where legislators really stand on the issue, voters have to look for roll call on the “LaLonde Amendment” which kept the original bill largely intact. This comes after the House passed an education bill (H.361) that would essentially require schools to cap spending at 2 to 3 percent over the next three years, so nearly every school board in the state will be faced with the choice of either laying off teachers or significantly cutting back benefits. With teachers unlikely to go along with either, I see too many communities across the state reaching an impasse, with more negotiations than usual coming to either contract impositions or teachers strikes. I hope for the sake of our children and their education I am wrong about this prediction. Either way, I think the legislature missed an opportunity to deescalate a difficult situation that they themselves created for teachers and school boards, which will ultimately affect our kids and families.

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Paul Dame represents Essex Junction in the Vermont House of Representatives.

Deb Markowitz is secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.

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Senior Citizens, Inc.

TRAIN

from page 1a

Gloria Deeley

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to

Senior Citizens Inc.

pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” — Vivian Greene

Maple syrup — a Vermont staple long before many can remember. In the days of World War II, when food staples were being rationed, Vermont’s commercial maple production became an adjunct to farming. Writings from the 1800s outline the process of sugaring in southern Vermont, where “wooden blocks were split, hollowed out, and used to collect sap.” A v-shaped wooden spout was used to bring sap to the trough. There were also many hardships of sugaring, including snow so deep that horses couldn’t be used, so the sap was collected using snow sleds. A true labor of love! It is still a labor of love, but most sugar lots now have more than 1,200 taps on a pipeline — some have more as the pipeline is now the primary means of collecting sap with just a handful of buckets. Driving through Chittenden County, you can see the pipelines

attached to trees that go for miles. This tube system runs into storage tanks, so sugarmakers can collect maple sap whenever it runs. As you drive through the Vermont backroads, you might see smoke and steam rise from the stacks. The network of tubing that replaces the sap buckets

ESSEX SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. UPCOMING EVENTS April 22: Luncheon: Holy Family Parish Hall, Essex Junction

April 29: Potluck: April birthday celebration, Maple Street, Essex Junction May 5: Senior Citizens, Inc. board meeting

BUDGETS from page 1a

appropriates 1 percent of the school budget for the Capital Reserve Fund (836 for and 341 against). ESSEX TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT With a total of 628 votes, Essex Town voters approved the $21,618,989 in operating expenditures for the Essex Town School District by a tally of 416 to 209. Voters also opted to invest an additional $125,000 to the school district’s capital reserve fund with 462 votes for to 164 against. David Clough is retiring from his 25th year on the Essex Town School Board. Dawn Hill-Fleury, who served on the Essex Town School Board several years ago, ran unopposed and was elected to a three-year term. She was supported with 520 yes-votes. “We are very grateful for David’s service,” said Essex Town School District Board Chair Kim Gleason, who was reelected for another twoyear term with 528 votes, on Tuesday night. “And we welcome Dawn back to the board.” Caisil Weldon was appointed last

year to the first year of a three-year term when Brendon Kinney vacated his seat. Weldon ran this year and was elected 494 to 6 for the remaining two years of the term. John Sonnick was also appointed about two months ago according to Gleason to take over Steve McQueen’s responsibilities as clerk for the Essex Town School District; he was elected Tuesday to fulfill the twoyear term. Cathy Printon was also supported Tuesday, with 519 votes, to represent Essex Town on the Essex High School board. “We continue to have tremendous support of our community,” said Gleason after votes were tallied Tuesday evening. “We are very deliberate in what we do. At every opportunity when putting together a budget we ask ‘how will what we’re asking for, support our students and our end goals?’ It is gratifying to have the community support us in this way and we are incredibly grateful.”

from page 1a coaches boys’ lacrosse and hockey. Wagar posted a video on his personal Facebook page on April 12. In the video, he is seen wearing a white T-shirt and rosary beads around his neck. He addresses the outpouring of concerned phone calls and emails he has received and says that he and LaRose are doing well. “My main concern is not our things that were lost, but our friend and neighbor who is in intensive care right now,” said Wagar, referring to Chambers. “She needs the most support. It’s not us. She needs the most love and support right now.” By press time his video had received more than 9,500 views. Wagar added a link to his video description that connects to the Go Fund Me page for Chambers and Reinders, created by Andrew Beyer. The fund had exceeded its $10,000 goal by $2,405 after one day. Milton High School Principal Scott Thompson said that besides the various crowd-funding pages, the faculty and staff of the high school have been offering support by donating clothing, shoes and cash. “The students have started to rally too,” Thompson said. “They are

“It’s not our building. We can’t build on it, but we’re going to build over it.” John Alden Architect

Central Railroad, which houses a dispatch center there. “It’s not our building. We can’t build on it, but we’re going to build over it,” Alden said. “We’re trying to recall train stations (of the past) in a way that respects the existing building and creates a community hub. The potential things that can happen under a canopy of this type are fairly broad.” Amtrak is also obligated under the Americans with Disabilities Act to raise the loading platform to make a level connection with the trains’ doors. But it is outfitting busier station’s across the country first, Alden said. His plans are compatible with the eventual installation of a raised platform. Amtrak agent Al Villa said passengers with disabilities currently are accommodated with a mechanical lift. Villa shared stories

with planners about the deficiencies of the current station. It seats 21 waiting passengers, which is inadequate during college break weekends when dozens of Burlington-area college students head to points south for the holidays. “It’s a fiasco out there,” said Villa, who successfully lobbied the University of Vermont to run a shuttle bus to the station on Sunday nights when the county buses don’t run. “I get people from all over the world,” Villa continued, “and they say ‘this is your train station? Is there another one?’ It’s an embarrassment. So (the redevelopment plan) is great. I hope I live to see it.” Planner Nick Meyer added: “There is a real need and there is tremendous potential on that street to turn that into a very vibrant space.”

By the numbers

Editor's Note: The informational meeting regarding the Westford School District’s FY16 budget is on May 4 at 7 p.m. and voting will be held on May 5.

FIRE

Essex Police department said that not all the residents were home during the fire. Five people were taken to UVM Medical Center to be treated for smoke inhalation, including Dunning and Oullette. A video released by the Burlington Free Press depicts two firefighters suspended above the flames on a ladder. The house smolders as the two firefighters prod at the roof. Later in the video, the house is shown again and smoke continues to billow while a group of firefighters spray the house using hoses. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. According to American Red Cross, all of the residents were displaced due to the fire. The building is expected to be a total loss. Various support efforts have sprouted up to aid those affected by the tragedy. A Go Fund Me page created by Shelley Goodwin had collected $12,277 from 185 separate donors in one day to help Trevor Wagar and his fiancé Stephanie LaRose — a pair of tenants displaced by the fire. Wagar is a semiprofessional lacrosse player and physical education teacher at Milton High School, where he also

and taps allows the sugarmakers to focus on making maple candy and maple butter, as well as syrup. Many will say that sugaring is their passion, but also offer this advice — “Don’t give up your day job.” Sugaring is part of the economic and cultural heritage of Vermont!

of Transportation) now recognizes that this station is a problem, and I think it can turn from a problem into a tremendous opportunity.” Three years ago, the village partnered with the University of Vermont’s civil engineering program to employ a group of undergraduates on a plan for the station. Alden said he referred to those drawings before creating the more detailed visual he presented publicly last week. The key components of Alden’s plan are a pitched metal-roof canopy with a clock tower that creates an open air plaza to the south of the building, and a staging area for county buses that takes them out of the main road, where they currently block traffic to pick up passengers. The building itself is owned by the Genesee & Wyoming rail company and leased to Amtrak; the Chittenden County Transportation Authority; the telecommunications company Sprint, which has a server hub inside; and the New England

doing a bottle drive and there has been lots of talk about what the students can do to help the families involved.” Wagar was due back

ESSEX JUNCTION

U#46 SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DISTRICT

$24,465,011 EHS budget

$18,627,735 budget

$8,582,880 CTE FY16 budget

$50,000 to the Capital

1 percent of the school budget

Reserve

ESSEX JUNCTION PARKS

ESSEX TOWN SCHOOL

& RECREATION

DISTRICT

1-cent tax rate increase

$21,618,989 budget

$623,981 of tax revenues to

$125,000 to the Capital

Reserve

the Capital Reserve

at Milton High School on Wednesday and he would be coaching the boys’ lacrosse team during their home game against Rice Memorial as planned, Thompson said.

to the Capital Reserve

To donate to the relief efforts or to learn more, visit: www.gofundme.com/ koriandowen or www. gofundme.com/rptjbk

Essex Automotive Services LEASING APPEALS TO MANY

Leasing is fast becoming an attractive option for new-car buyers. In fact, last year, more than one out of every four vehicles (27 percent) was leased rather than bought. Today’s consumers seem to be very focused on low monthly payments and have grown quite accustomed to leasing products that range from cars to iPhones. In addition, there appears to be a decided shift in thinking about personal ownership. Younger consumers are not as invested in the notion of owning things as previous generations have been. Young, tech-savvy consumers also tend to look at their vehicles as “smartphones on wheels,” which means that they want the latest in technology and they want to be able to afford it. Regardless if you own or lease your car, we have the modern diagnostic equipment, top of the line tools, and experienced technicians to help you with your vehicle. At ESSEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES we provide complete full service automotive repair and maintenance. If you’ve noticed changes in your ride come to us, we are located at 141-147 Pearl St, Essex Jct. Call 802.879.1966 to set an appointment today. We offer same day service, and free customer shuttle. Ask us for details.We open 6:59am, with no appointment needed. We feature A.S.E. Technicians. “Service You Can Trust. We do it all!” We are open for Business!!!

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The Essex Reporter • April 16, 2015

Essex Area Religious Directory

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Thursday

African Children’s Choir. Performed entirely by children, the African Children’s Choir is an inspirational show that blends joyful song and dance from across the African continent. Cost: $15-$36. Flynn Center, 153 Main St., Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Contact: 863-5966. More info: www. africanchildrenschoir.com

Vermont Creative Network Community Forum. The Fletcher Free Library will

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- (Fundamentalindependent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH- Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, 8787107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30a.m. www.cmcvermont.org THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction - All Welcome! Sacrament Meeting - Sundays at 10 AM. Come learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s awesome! Family History Center - Sundays 1 - 3 PM, Thursday 7 - 9 PM. Come find your ancestry! The FHC has website resources (such as www.familysearch.org), including free access to ancestry.com, microfiche and microfilm readers, and a staff of capable genealogists. For more info, call 802-879-9142, email essexwardvt@gmail.com, or check out www.mormon. org DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www. daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail.com Sunday Service at 10:30am Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 7:45 am, 9 am, 10:15 am and 11:30 am. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance. org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 am. Service at 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 879-8304. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION -UCC, A Welcoming Community, Accepting and Serving All in the Spirit of Christ. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745, Website: www.fccej.org ; Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Associate Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. High Youth Group, Sundays 11:30-1:30, Sr. High Youth Group, Sundays 5-7, 5th-6th Grade Youth Group, 1st Sunday of the month 11:30 – 1:30. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes Senior Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction. 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH, Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule, Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00am - St. Lawrence, 11:00am - Holy Family, 7:30pm - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page http://www.hfslvt.org. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). 8992558. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) 802-878-4014 www. stjamesvt.org The Rev. Ken Hitch v office@stjamesvt.org 8:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II (no music) 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 9:20am Adult Ed: Bible Study 10:15 am Godly Play. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, 878-5997 Administrator: Rev. Charles Ranges. Masses: Saturday 4:30 pm and Sunday 9:30 am. Confessions: Saturday 3:30pm 4:00 pm or please call 878-5331 for an appointment. ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH - 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Father Charles R. Danielson, Parish Priest. Weekend Masses: Saturday-4:30 p.m., Sunday-8:30. Daily Masses: Check with www.stthomasvt. com or call 899-4632.

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host a community forum to provide information, gather ideas, and welcome participation in a new statewide initiative called the Vermont Creative Network. The Vermont Creative Network is being developed to advance the entire creative sector through increased communication and planning, advocacy and funding opportunities, and engagements with other sectors. Dinner will be served. Art activities for children ages 5 to 12. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-8 p.m. Preregister: 828-3291 or by visiting the Vermont Creative Network Facebook page.

Friday

Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The

Elder Education Enrichment group will be offering the next installment of its spring lecture series with the clinical supervisor of the Day One Program at University of Vermont Medical Group, William Keithcart. Keithcart will present a lecture entitled “Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 8643516.

First Baptist Church Spring Rummage Sale. Shoppers are asked to use the

church’s back entrance. Sale continues April 18. First Baptist Church, Burlington. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Information: 864-6515.

Essex CHIPS 6th Annual Bargain Dress Bash. Join Essex CHIPS for refreshments, raffle prizes and the opportunity to shop through a wide selection of gently-used dresses and gowns for sale at deeply discounted prices. Dress sales support the Essex CHIPS and the Teen Center. Prices for garments range from $10 to $40. Essex CHIPS and Teen Center, Essex Junction, 3-7 p.m. Contact Tori: 878-6982.

Saturday

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

“The Road Less Traveled.” Green Mountain

Chorus presents its 67th Annual Show titled “The Road Less Traveled.” The show is a musical journey around the nation featuring some of favorite songs, including “Memphis Blues,” “Home on the Range” and “Shenandoah.” In addition to the main portion of the show by Green Mountain Chorus, the evening will include guest performances by UVM’s “Top Cats” and St. Michael’s “Mike Check” among others. Essex High School, Essex Junction, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adults $20; Seniors $15; Students $5. Tickets: http://www. greenmountainchorus.com/events.html or 505-9595.

Ham Supper and Silent Auction. The

Winooski United Methodist Church will be hosting a ham dinner and silent auction. The menu will include ham, roasted red potatoes, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, glazed carrots and rolls. For dessert the church will serve a choice of brownies or lemon squares. Takeout available. Reservations encouraged. Winooski United Methodist Church, Winooski, 6 p.m. Adults $10; Children $5. Contact: 343-8401.

Sunday

Pancake Breakfast. Grace United Methodist

Church will be hosting its pancake breakfast. The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee/tea and juice. All are welcome. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contact Elizabeth: 878-5923.

Jewish Play Contest. Theatre Kavanah is

once again partnering with the Jewish Plays Project to bring new Jewish theater to Vermont. Burlington’s Theatre Kavanah will host a live contest in which audience members will get to vote for one of three

MOUNT MANSFIELD SCALE MODELERS MEETINGS The Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers meetings are informational gatherings of scale model enthusiasts that happen on the third Thursday of each month. Builders of all areas of interest and skill level are welcome. The meetings offer an opportunity to showcase individual projects, discuss tips, offer helpful technique advice, and gain inspiration. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 879-0765.

plays via text message. Play readers include local talent Ethan Bowen and Karen Lefkoe, and JPP’s David Winitsky will emcee the contest. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Information: http://theatrekavanah.org/

Monday

CVAA Senior Lunch. CVAA will be hosting

its weekly lunch at Covenant Church. The menu will include baked spaghetti and meatballs, Tuscan vegetables, Italian bread, and a butterscotch brownie for dessert. Milk to drink. Covenant Church, Essex Center, 12 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Information: 865-0360.

Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The

Elder Education Enrichment group will be offering the next installment of its spring lecture series with Eric Davis, professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College. Davis will present a lecture entitled “The 2016 Presidential Election: A Preview.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Tuesday

College and the St. Michael’s Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society will present their annual Chemistry Magic Show. Free and open to the public. Good for all ages, especially children. McCarthy Recital Hall, St. Michael’s College Main Campus, Colchester. 7-8 p.m. Contact: dheroux@smcvt.edu.

Wednesday

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. Dr. Scott D. Perrapato, DO,

will answer questions about prostate cancer surgical procedures. Plus, general discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Second Tuesday of each month. Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 274-4990.

Free Yoga for Survivors. H.O.P.E. Works is

offering a free and confidential traumainformed yoga program for survivors of sexual violence. Meets on the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required to attend. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 1:30 p.m. Free. Contact: 8640555, x19 or atsarah@hopeworksvt.org.

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

Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu

of a fee, bring a non-perishable item or monetary donation for the Richmond Food Shelf. Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond, 6-7 p.m. Contact: ldiamond@uvm.edu or 318-5570.

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

Cell Phones For Soldiers. Local residents can

CVAA Community Senior Meal. JP’s Diner

and Deli, Essex Junction. Chicken and biscuits will be served. 10:30 a.m. check in; 11 a.m. lunch. $5. Contact: 865-0360.

Learn the Keys to Credit. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites you to participate in the statewide Money Smart Week. Learn the basics and get smart about the important and often confusing world of credit. Open to all. Pre-registration required. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Information: 878-4918.

Understanding Social Security: A Look at the Bigger Picture. The New England

Federal Credit Union will be hosting this informative program led by Jonathan Whitehouse, CFS Financial Consultant. The seminar will discuss key facts about the Social Security Retirement program including: how benefits are calculated; full retirement age and choosing the right time to file; receiving benefits while working; provisional income and tax implications and more. Seating is limited, registration is encouraged. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Register: 879-8790 or nefcu. com.

Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Jazz Combo Concert. The UVM Jazz Vocal Ensemble and the Tuesday Combo, under the direction of Amber deLaurentis and Tom Cleary, present ‘Earth/Bird’, an Earth Day-themed concert with songs honoring trees, stars and everything in between. Featuring the music of Jim Scott, Burton Lane, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luiz Bonfa, Allen Toussaint and Charlie Parker. Free and open to the public. University of Vermont Music Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 656-7776.

Ongoing

Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their

Chemistry Magic Show. St. Michael’s

by Oliver Nelson, Michel Camilo, and Mongo Santamaria, among others. The UVM Jazz Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Joe Capps, will present a program of great music by Duke Ellington, Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Joe Zawinul and Miles Davis. Free and open to the public. University of Vermont Southwick Ballroom Room 301, Burlington 7:30 p.m. For information contact Kelly: 656-7776.

Thursday

Latin Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Guitar Ensemble Concert. Under the direction of Ray Vega, the UVM Latin Jazz Ensemble will present a program including works

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

Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part

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

Community Wellness Day. Practitioners

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

English As A Second Language Classes. Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 8657211.

Family Support Group. Outright Vermont

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

Italian Conversation Group. Open to all

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

Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth

through five years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 878-6715.

VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont

Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.

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C alendar Women’s Craft Group. Inventive females work Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts on artful projects. First and third Thursday of the month. Free. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 238-2291.

Essex Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meetings

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

Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thurs-

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

Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junc-

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

Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings hap-

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

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

ages 50 and over, at the Essex Junction Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. New players are always welcome. Free to members of EJSC, others pay $1 per day. Membership at EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age and older and is $12 per year. Contact: 8765087 or Lpioli@essex.org.

Jazzercise Lite for 50 Plus. A fun, easy

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

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

Newcomers Club. Newcomers Club’s orga-

nized day trips, lunches and dinners are a great way of making friends and get acquainted with things in the community. The club meets on Wednesdays twice monthly from September to June. Contact Dana 864-0766 or Orchard 985-3870.

Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex of-

fers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over the age of 50. The session

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

Essex Community Justice Center’s Citizen Advisory Board Meetings. Meetings

take place on the second Wednesday of all even-numbered months. The Community Justice Center provides restorative responses to crime and conflict in the greater Essex area. The Citizens Advisory Board advises the Community Justice Center on policy, direction and programming in an ongoing capacity. Community Justice Center, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact Kate: 662-0001 or at kate@essexcjc.org.

Essex Eats Out Community Meals. Essex

Eats Out seeks to build community connections by providing healthy, free meals in a warm, safe and inclusive atmosphere. Meals will be served: first Friday at First Congregational Church; second Friday at Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Center; third Friday at St. James Church; fourth Friday at Essex United Methodist Church; and fifth Friday when applicable at St. Pius X Church. 5:30-7 p.m. each week.

To view more ongoing events go to: www.EssexReporter.com/calendar

Hydrant Flushing in Essex Junction The Essex Junction Water Department will flow test fire hydrants in the Village and flush water lines on dead-end streets April 6-30 between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM. Residents should let the cold water faucet run if they experience dirty water or air in the water lines. Residents who notice low water pressure or have no water as a result of the hydrant flushing should call the Village Office (878-6944).

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TAB Volunteering. TAB members and friends are volunteering to help at Essex Eats Out, St. James Episcopal Church in Essex Junction. We’ll meet at the church. Please let the Youth Desk know you are planning to help. Brownell Library, 5-8 p.m.

ONGOING Tech Help with Clif. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new electronic devices and Clif will sit with you to help you learn more about them. No reservations needed. First come, first helped. Brownell Library, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering. In Magic, you play the role of planeswalker: a powerful wizard who fights other planeswalkers for glory, knowledge and conquest. Your deck of cards represents all the weapons in your arsenal, spells you know and creatures you can summon to fight for you. Beginners welcome. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, 6-8 p.m.

Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 20 Vacation Movie. Free popcorn and drinks. Brownell Library, 2-3:20 p.m. Friends of Brownell Library Meeting. Brownell Library, 7-8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Digital Literacy for Seniors: Skype and FaceTime. The Essex Free Library will be hosting a series of informative programs to help local senior citizens develop new computer skills. This week seniors will learn the basics of video conferencing including Skype and FaceTime. Essex Free Library, 1 p.m. Lego Fun. Participate in fun and friendly building with LEGOs. For kids entering kindergarten and up. Kids under 5 are welcome to participate with parental supervision. Brownell Library, 2-4 p.m. A Celebration of the Written Word. EFL is hosting a night of author readings. Read aloud from your work for up to 10 minutes. Registration is required. Please call the library 879-0313 for more information and to register. Essex Free Library, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Chess Club. Teen chess players help you discover new moves. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Chess Sets Funded by the Friends of Brownell Library. Brownell Library, 3-4 p.m. Local Author Night with Grant Corson, Ted Tedford and Justine O’Keefe. Join Grant Corson, Ted Tedford and Justine O’Keefe as they discuss their books. Grant Corson will present on his book “Weed Road Chronicles”, short stories portraying life in rural Essex, VT. Ted Tedford will speak about his book “Incident at St. Albans”, a fictionalized history of the Civil War raid in St. Albans raid portraying the life and escapades of their leader. Justine O’Keefe will discuss her historical novel “Scattered Pages”, based on her grandmother’s childhood. The authors will take

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Drop-in Knitting Group. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome. Essex Free Library, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Story Time for 3- to 5-Year-Olds. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m. Creative Writing Club. Wednesdays, for ages 9 and older. Let your imagination soar as you write your own stories and poems using prompts, games and other writing exercises. Essex Free Library, 3:304:30 p.m. Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months-3 ½ years. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Read to Zyla. Thursdays. Zyla is a trained therapy dog that loves books. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read your favorite books to her. For ages 4-10. Essex Free Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Preschool Story Time. Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 3.5-5 years. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Essex Free Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Minecraft Club. Fridays. Come show off your world building and survival skills on our XBox 360. Play and discuss with fellow “minecrafters.” Snacks will be provided. Essex Free Library, 3-5 p.m. Drop-in Knitting Group. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome. Essex Free Library, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

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S chools Summit Scoop Moon Silhouettes Meghan Turcot’s class is finishing learning about the moon. They concluded that the moon changes each night, even if it is only a little bit. The class also discovered that it is always there. However, sometimes it looks like it is not there. When this happens, it is usually a “new moon.” Students learned that the moon cycle happens each month, resulting in a full moon and new moon each month. As a final project, the class created moon-silhouette artwork. In this piece of art, students created a watercolor background, a silhouette of an outdoor scene and a moon phase they wanted to feature. Then students wrote in their science notebooks about the moon phase they chose, why they chose it and what it reminds them of. Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for Essex Junction Residents Kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year will be held during the afternoons of Wednesday, May 27 at Summit Street School and Wednesday, June 3 at Hiawatha School. Students eligible for kindergarten must be 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2015. A completed registration packet, a copy of the student’s birth certificate, immunization records, recent physical, as well as residency verification are required. To start the registration process, call the following number leaving your name, student’s name, phone number, and the

best time to reach you. Call: 857-7999. Early Release Day for Current Kindergarten Students Kindergarten parents, kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year will take place the afternoon of Wednesday, May 27. To allow for the space required for this event, as well as to release the kindergarten teachers to meet the incoming children and parents, it will be necessary to dismiss the current kindergarten children at an earlier time. Plan for your kindergarten student to be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. after lunch has been served. Want an after school option for your kindergartener? Essex Junction Recreation and Park has an after school program for interested parents on this early dismissal day. Check your student’s Friday folder for the EJRP form, and if interested, fill out the form and return to: EJRP, 75 Maple Street, Essex Junction, VT, 05452. Include payment with this form. The deadline is Friday, May 22. PTO Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Wow, another successful breakfast and silent auction which raised $400 from the breakfast/raffle (after expenses) and over $2,100 from the silent auction. Thank you for your support. Thanks also to Sarah Mosley, Kelly Adams and Nicki GiardJeter, those who provided food and syrup and the many volunteers who helped to make this breakfast happen.

EES having fun too!” – Sophie is another way to learn If you walk into Essex “You get to create art the math concepts being Elementary School, you and do math at the same taught in the classroom. will probably notice time” – Mirabelle It is amazing to watch some wonderful projects “Learning in a cooler students really shine displayed. Each week, way!” – Carter during this weekly class all second-graders at “You can do a lot of and having it carry over Essex Elementary are crafts that are fun to help to the student’s math participating in an us learn math.” – Jacob exciting Math Through Art understanding in other During our STEAM contexts. program taught by Nancy day (science, technology, Here is what a few Benerofe. Nancy meets engineering, art and students say about Math with each second-grade math) the whole school Through Art class: classroom for one hour took part in making a “It is a really fun and a week. Her curriculum creative way to do math in tetrahedron sculpture consists of art projects using the Sierpinski the classroom! – Noah based on the Common triangle pattern. The “I think Math through Core Mathematics Art is teaching us in a way second graders most standards and practices recently created watercolor for second graders. Studies we don’t notice. Like you paintings using factors. are in math class but it have shown that using You would not guess feels and looks like art!” – art in math improves these wonderful paintings Alex understanding of key used lots of mathematical “It is a way that kids concepts and vocabulary, thinking. learn with math and as well as increases art together and we are both engagement, enjoyment and understanding. Nancy regularly meets with the second-grade teachers to plan her units according to what is being taught in the classroom. It is an extension of what is happening daily in the classroom. Students thrive with the hands on approach and feel accomplished when sharing art projects. Second-grade students share their Math through Art paintings. Students For many pictured from left to right: Sophie Krauss, Isaac Ravelin and Katie Preston. students, it

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31 years of experience

EJSD seeks new clerk and treasurer a month, with We graciously no candidates thank Lynette Corbin that meet the for her 31 years of requirements service as the Essex specified in the Junction School CCSU Superintendent charter. District (EJSD) Clerk Here is a brief and Treasurer, as description of the well as the U#46 position: Treasurer and wish The clerk/ her much happiness treasurer shall be an officer of the Essex and good health in retirement. Lynette Junction School District and shall have was elected as the U#46 Treasurer each year during the Annual Meeting and was the duties prescribed by the School subsequently appointed by the Prudential District Charter and by Vermont Statute Committee as the EJSD Treasurer/Clerk. Annotated for School District Clerk and Treasurers. The clerk/treasurer Lynette has worked with numerous performs responsible financial record superintendents and central office keeping for the Essex Junction School colleagues during her tenure, and I feel District as mandated by State Education blessed and quite frankly a bit guilty for Law, and organizes and runs school not understanding the significance of district elections/votes. The treasurer the many tasks included in this position. collaborates with the CCSU Accounting She is extremely competent, but it is and Payroll staff and maintains the her character that mattered most and appropriate segregation of duties as will be sorely missed. She has been part of the District’s accounting control dedicated, loyal, honest, compassionate procedures. The position will also perform and trustworthy, as she has served this community in so many unseen ways. We treasurer and related duties for other districts within the supervisory union have been so very fortunate to be served as designated and overseen by the by such a highly qualified and caring supervisory union treasurer. individual. The EJSD Treasurer/Clerk hours are The quest to find someone to fill this expected to range from 20 to 25 hours position with the skills and integrity per week depending on district events. of Lynette is very concerning to me, Another 10 hours per week is anticipated especially because there is a limiting for the performance of treasurer and factor within the Incorporated School related duties for other districts within District’s charter, which requires this the supervisory union as designated position be filled only by an Essex and overseen by the supervisory union Junction resident. treasurer. The position pays $15.82 per According to the Incorporated hour and there is an excellent benefits School District’s charter, the Prudential package available including family medical Committee has the authority to appoint and dental insurance, term life insurance, a clerk/treasurer for a term of one year. professional development funding, All officers must be chosen from legally retirement plan with up to 6 percent qualified voters in the district. The clerk/ employer contribution, and paid leaves. treasurer shall be appointed for a term For a complete job description, visit ending on July 1 following appointment www.schoolspring.com and search job ID and terminating at midnight on June 30. #1321452. As of April 9, we still do not have a Use your community networks and candidate for the clerk/treasurer position friendships to encourage applications for for the Prudential Committee. This this important position. position has been advertised for over

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The Guidance and Counseling Office sport college shirts. Pictured from left to right: Pam Blake, Laura Cunningham Firkey, Nicole Gillis and Laurie Thompson.

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Vermont Skills USA Conference At the Vermont Skills USA Conference on April 2, 36 students from the Center for Technology, Essex stood on the medal podium for placing first, second or third in their technical or leadership competitions. Students from seven of our sending schools, as well as adults, placed with the 13 students in winning the Gold Medal and thus are eligible to travel in June to Louisville, Ky., for the National Skills USA Conference. Approximately 60 students from CTE competed in this state competition with about 60 percent of these students earning medal placements. Students in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Service, Carpentry, Dental Assisting, Cosmetology, Web Design, 3D Animation and Visualization, Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, Technical Drafting and Information Technology all won medals. Leadership competitions included Pin Design, Customer Service, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Elizabeth Pawul, a Computer Animation student from CVU, won the gold in pin design and her design will become the Vermont State Skills USA pin for 2015-2016. Jade Byrne, Seth Elkins, Robert Popeleski, Jonathan Barrett, Garrett Harriman, Connor Lessard, Jordan

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Martellaro, Robbie Peeters, Huguette Kiesse, Michaela Whitehouse, Jaimi Wells, Elizabeth Pawul and Nicholas Jewett will all compete at the national level in June having won the gold in their respective technical or leadership competition. The technical instructors will be traveling with them are Matt Cronin, Steve Herr, Beth Ladd, Joni Whitehouse, Dave Ginter, Jim Gilmartin and administrator Donna Robert.

The Essex Reporter • April 16, 2015

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This Week: General writing

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By Audrey dAWson Grade 10, Essex High School On the outskirts of the wood, I hear a series of guttural caws, an urgent cry, and, softer than a distant train’s whistle, lighter than a bell, a pair of high-pitched tiptoeing chirps are strung periodically. I hear a waterfall of wind, a cascading music, and the birches, the hemlocks, the pines – they can’t help but sway. The sun hurries to string up the lights, and as the crowded ballroom illuminates and the guests murmur with anticipation I watch. I begin to see the birches with masks of monochrome, the hemlocks wearing wrinkled dresses of sepia, the white pines baring feathery fans and slender scaly earrings.

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By MAdeleine Moino Grade 5, Thomas Fleming School Elvis, oh, Elvis, how your suits pleased the eyes. When you gathered large crowds it wasn’t a surprise. Your voice made the world a better place. And your dancing, oh, Elvis, who could keep pace? Elvis, oh, Elvis, we hang our heads sadly, and we want you to know that we miss you quite badly. Bri Lancaster, Essex High School

ADL Agenda

Art Room News Seventh-grade art student Chloe Pay was recognized at a regional Lion’s Club luncheon and awards ceremony on March 14 for

They are all waiting on the dance floor. They are all waiting for that natural and beautiful music. They are not waiting for the rumble of a motor or the low hum of a far-off engine. And the longer I stand here, the easier it becomes to imagine the world, this place, as it might have been before.

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From Principal Laurie Singer Two noteworthy events recently took place at ADL. First was this year’s production of “Sound of Music,” directed by Ms. Liz Leroux. Over 40 ADL students either acted, made/moved sets, or helped with lighting and sound. It was truly a student production in the largest sense of the phrase. Additional support was given by former ADL students, such as Sosena Palmer helping with choreography and Tommy Bergeron, who was the accompanist through all rehearsals. Many parents/ guardians also pitched in making programs, helping with sets, putting costumes together ... the list is extensive. The performances were memorable because of the students involved, but also because of the incredible support of all the extra helpers. The second event was a basketball jamboree held at ADL where CCSU educators competed by school or building, such as the Central Office folks, against each other in 30-minute games. Donations were collected from attendance and a bake sale run by the ADL boys’ soccer team to support a CCSU employee. It was a wonderful display of camaraderie and great fun. If you missed both or either of these special events, be on the lookout for them again next year.

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This year, the Nova Team students have been working to establish Service Learning Projects here in the Essex community. Overall, they have been very successful. The work being done ranges from helping get rescue animals adopted to reading with classes at the Essex Elementary School. The goal for each student was to identify a need in the community that matched an interest of theirs so that the work This Peace poster was created by seventh-grader Chloe Pay. felt less like work. Students She won first place in the Lion’s Club International Peace Poster have reached out across contest for the State of Vermont. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED the Essex and Chittenden County communities and forged some great partnerships including: Fletcher Allen Health Care, Alder Brook Dental, Essex Discount Beverage, Ronald McDonald House, MakeA-Wish, United Way, Boy Scouts, Essex Little League, Sleepy Dog Kennel are just

EMS student Sophia Newman hugs one of the rescue dogs that are up for adoption.

some of the organizations that are working with our students. Please consider, if contacted, working with a student. These Service Learning Projects provide excellent learning opportunities in areas like: communication (writing and speaking), logistics, math, sociology as well as opening the eyes and minds of a group, teens, typically characterized as a “me-me-me” age. We have seen some great “Aha”

EMS student Cory Weimer hugs one of the rescue dogs that are up for adoption. PHOTOS | SHAWN WILLIS

moments this year along with a growth in the civic mindedness any community hopes to instill in its youth. Thanks to all those that have helped make these projects a success and thanks in advance to future partners.

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These ADL student-artists had their work on display at the Vermont State House in March. Pictured from left to right: Reece Cronin, Spencer Messier, Ella Hughes and Alyson Anders.

a peace poster that she created. Each year the Lion’s Club sponsors an International Peace Poster contest. Chloe’s poster won first place in the state and was one of the finalists that went on to compete at the international level Congratulations, Chloe. On March 31, several ADL students had artwork

on display at the State House in celebration of Youth Art Month. Every other year during the month of March, the State House hosts a student art show sponsored by Vermont Art Teachers Association. The theme for this year’s show was Albert Einstein’s quote: “Imagination Encircles the World.”

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Kakehashi Project facilitates cultural exchange By AMARAH EMERSON For The Essex Reporter Last July, 22 Essex High School students and two adults traveled to Japan through the Kakehashi Project – kakehashi means “bridge” in Japanese. EHS was selected along with 10 other schools from across the nation to participate in a 10-day visit to Japan last summer; the same 10 schools then hosted Japanese students in the U.S. in March. The Kakehashi Project is fully funded by the Japanese government. Costs covered included airfare, hotels, food and transportation required during the students stay in either Japan or the U.S. The only fees that needed to be paid by visitors were for souvenirs. The purpose of the Kakehashi Project is to bring Japanese and American cultures together. The aim is for participants to develop a broader perspective to help lead future endeavors in foreign policies. The homestay is one of the most important parts of the Kakehashi Project because it enables students to live inside an authentic Japanese or American home. EHS students visited Tokyo and Nagano during their trip to Japan. They also visited temples, museums, castles and institutes with innovative technology. From March 23 through 26, 23 students and two adults from the Nagasaki prefecture in Japan visited Essex High School. The group was from Seido Mikawadai High School, which is a fairly new school, founded in 2009. Seido Mikawadai is an all boys, Catholic school. During their stay here, there was a community event for the Seido Mikawadai students to help show the similarities and differences between Japan and America. Seido Mikawadai students made presentations on Japanese food, festivals, religion, origami and lifestyle. EHS students and staff did their best to reciprocate the kindness shown to American students in Japan by providing fun and interesting events for the visiting students to take part in. Seido Mikawadai students experienced local foods like Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Green Mountain Coffee, Cabot yogurt/cheese, real Vermont maple syrup and apple cider. Food, however, was not the only event planned for the Seido Mikawadai students. The students shadowed EHS students, participated in Japanese class, chorus, science, advisory, and improvisation/ comedy class. On the last day in school with the students, there was a farewell party where both Japanese and American students danced to “Cotton Eyed Joe” and

APRIL 19 Matsuri 2015 will be held on April 19 at St. Michael’s College. Essex High School Japanese Club members will perform at 1:55 p.m. The performance will be dedicated to retiring St. Michael’s College professor Hideko Furukawa, of Essex, for her dedication and contribution of local Japanese language education. The performance will be Ouendan (the first Japanese male cheerleaders in the U.S.), two Japanese pop dances, Bon Odori (a Japanese Folk Dance), the Tokyo Ondo in order to promote Tokyo Olympic 2020 and lead Tanko bushi (the miner’s dance).

Last July 22, Essex High School students and two adults traveled to Japan. In March, Japanese students from Seido Mikawadai High School visited Essex and Essex High School. The exchange was part of the Kakehashi Project and fully funded by the Japanese government. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

“Cha Cha Slide”. Although their stay at EHS was only three nights and four days, the memories gained from both American and Japanese students will stay with us forever. The Seido boys’ visit was heartwarming. They

farewell to newfound friends. It is thanks to the Kakehashi program that I, and many other Essex High School students, were able to make lifelong friends from overseas. Also, thanks to modern technology, we are able to keep up our relationships through social networks, such as Facebook and Line. “It was a wonderful experience,” said EHS Principal Rob Reardon, who accompanied the trip to Japan last July and hosted a Japanese student when the Seido students came to Essex in March. “It’s a great opportunity to connect young people from Japan with students in the U.S. Solutions to future challenges are going to be solved as a team, and those teammates may not necessarily be in the same room. It’s important to foster international partnerships… I do feel that this made a major impact on the students.”

Amarah Emerson is a senior at Essex High School, the EHS Japanese Club president, and has been invited to have a luncheon with Mr. Tsutomu Himeno, Consul General of Japan, in Boston at his residence on May 30 to share her experiences studying the Japanese language and culture and interacting with Japanese people.

were all exceptional human beings, kind, well behaved and patient. The homestay for the boys was a great opportunity for bonding between the two cultures of America and Japan. By the end of their stay here, everyone was in tears saying

Elsie Lynn Parini contributed to this report.

Essex Jct. resident receives NEA Human and Civil Rights award By ELLYN GAYDOS For The Essex Reporter Aftaba Mezetovic began working for the Winooski school district 17 years ago as a cultural liaison for the incoming Bosnian refugee population, which she and her family were a part of. Since then, students have come to Winooski from Nepal, Bhutan and Somalia, and an estimated 42 different languages and dialects are spoken in Winooski schools. Mezetovic can’t work as an interpreter for all these

students and their families, but is committed to the principle, “we have one unique language as human beings, doesn’t matter what country you’re from, our needs are the same.” Mezetovic lives in logistics, helping new American students navigate the English language and bureaucracy to obtain driver’s licenses, find jobs, write college applications, sign up for health care, join sports teams, take the citizenship test and obtain transportation. “I just want our students to know there

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is always someone there for them since not many of them have aunts, uncles, they can come to me as their extended family member and ask for help.” Mezetovic has also facilitated events that foster community relationships for new American students. She recently put on an international lunch with her students for senior citizens. Students cooked food from their native countries and performed a Nepalese dance. In the future she hopes to connect students with Winooski residents living with disabilities by providing help with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning. She wants to “give them opportunities to face the real life realities, they

“We have one unique language as human beings, doesn’t matter what country you’re from.” Aftaba Mezetovic

only know the world of high school, they need to be prepared.” Many refugee students have parents working multiple minimum wage jobs, meanwhile, they’re adapting to a new culture. She can’t stress enough the need for simple attention and encouragement. To her, students are like a puzzle, academics are one piece of that, but kids need mental support and caring relationships to get there. Mezetovic sees firsthand, “the past has a big impact

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SPORTS SHORTS Joe Gonillo

ith Easter weekend in the rearview mirror, could spring be about to arrive? Here’s to warmer weather. It looks like it might be in the 50s and 60s this week and even warmer vacation. Spring sports kicked off last week with a handful of contests. We have a full schedule of athletic events scheduled for this week and some next week too. The NCAA championship games closed out the college hoop season last week. How about the Masters? ACT’s are on Saturday here at Essex High School.

Essex junior Jordan Walsh races toward a shot during a tennis match against Stowe on Monday afternoon at Essex High School.

Essex junior Riley Runner hits a backhand shot during a tennis match against Stowe on Monday afternoon at Essex High School. OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY

Hornets serve double dose of defeat By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter

Over the weekend both the Essex High School girls’ and boys’ tennis teams took down Mount Mansfield in their season opener. The teams continued by defeating Stowe on Monday. The girls downed MMU 5-1 and Stowe 6-1 while the boys took the win over MMU 5-2 and kept Stowe winless

Last year the Essex boys’ took the fifth seed and lost to Stowe 4-3 in the semifinals. Stowe went on to lost 6-1 to South Burlington in the finals. The Hornets haven’t been in a final since 2011 when they beat Stowe 4-3. The boys’ team will host the Redhawks – who were seeded just below the Hornets in the 2014 postseason tournament – today at 3:30 p.m.

with a 7-0 sweep. Last year the Hornet ladies picked up the ninth seed before heading into the playoffs. South Burlington dropped them 6-1 during the quarterfinals. Stowe and Mount Mansfield were seeded behind Essex last year, but the Hornets will be facing the notoriously powerful CVU today, April 16. The Redhawks have been in the past six championship finals and won four of those contests.

Hornets hold off Redhawks By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter

Essex High School graduate and current Castleton College baseball player Steven Jurkiewicz was named NAC Pitcher of the week on Tuesday, April 7. COURTESY | CASTLETON COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Jurkiewicz named NAC Pitcher of the Week Steven Jurkiewicz, of Essex Junction, was honored on April 7 as the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Pitcher of the Week. A day earlier the sophomore helped the Castleton College Spartans capture a victory in the nightcap of a doubleheader against Thomas College, Maine. Jurkiewicz delivered a fantastic performance in his lone start of the week, helping Castleton record a 1-0 victory over the Terriers to split a two-game set. In that contest, the southpaw tossed a complete game shutout with eight strikeouts while walking one and allowing just three hits. He now stands at 2-0 on the season with a 2.12 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched. This marks the first time in Jurkiewicz’s career that he has received Pitcher of the Week honors from the conference for his excellence on the mound.

A Saturday afternoon game against CVU on April 8 opened the spring season for the Hornet boys’ lacrosse team. After having their original season opener against Middlebury postponed due to weather Essex was eager to take the field. In a brief overtime at Burlington High School the Hornets snuck in a go-ahead goal to inch past the Redhawks. The mid-day game saw CVU creep ahead early on with two goals. Hornet Henry Adams narrowed the gap with a goal in the first quarter and Brendan Gleason netted the tying goal 33 seconds short of the horn. Essex found their niche in the second quarter and blazed in five goals to go up 7-4 at the half. The Redhawks got into a rhythm of their own in the final two quarters and pushed the score higher. With four minutes left in the match, Adams scored his third goal of the game. The teams remained tied at 9-9. In a brief sudden-death overtime the Hornets were handed an advantage when a Redhawk player was served with an off-sides penalty. The short-handed CVU team struggled to protect their net. “We were a man up and we knew that there would be an option in that situation,” said Hornet head coach Dean Corkum. “And it worked out for us.” One minute into the period, Adams – set up by Gleason – netted his fourth and game-winning goal. CVU has won the state championship game the past two years. In the 2013 final they were pitted against the Hornets and beat them 7-6. The 2015 Hornets, now 1-0, certainly proved their merit over the weekend. “I wouldn’t say this gives us confidence, but it definitely gives us the sense of a lot of potential for the season,” Corkum said. “The possibilities are good.” On Friday, the Hornets will make their 11th annual trip to Syracuse to play Liverpool on Saturday. “This is an important part of this program,” said Corkum. “A lot of team building happens during this trip.” He explained that upstate New York has a strong lacrosse contingent and that it’s always a great learning experience for his players to step on the field with the Liverpool team.

Last year in spring sports TRACK AND FIELD In 2014 the Hornets made a bit of a dent in the playoff brackets, but only secured the state title in one sport. For the third year straight, Essex High School was number one

in the Vermont D-I girls’ track and field. The team’s past streak of six titles was disturbed in 2011 when South Burlington took the state championship title. The Hornets longest championship streak ran 12 years – from 1985

to 1997. The boys’ track and field team won the state championship in 2013, but couldn’t match the 2014 state champion South Burlington squad last year. The Hornets have won

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BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

4/16 Softball EHS vs. MMU 4:30 p.m. 4/17 Baseball EHS vs. MMU 4:30 p.m. 4/21 EHS @ Rice 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS

4/16 EHS vs. CVU 3:30 p.m.

LACROSSE The boys’ lacrosse team opened its season with a bang! Playing back-to-back state champion CVU on Saturday on Burlington’s turf field the Hornets led 7-4 at halftime. After falling behind in the final quarter, Essex rallied to tie the game at nine then won in overtime on a goal by Henry Adams about a minute into the extra session. The senior scored four goals in the opener. Brendan Gleason scored three times and added two assists. Joe Galati added two goals and one assist. Goalkeeper Andrew Lounsbury made 15 saves in the exciting win. Their game versus Middlebury was postponed, and they play Liverpool, N.Y. – their annual road trip – on Saturday. The girls’ lax opener versus Spaulding was postponed. They played Tuesday at Rice, then Friday at BFA. BASEBALL/SOFTBALL The baseball and softball teams opened Tuesday versus Rutland. The forecast looked to be sunny and in the 60s. They will play MMU home on Friday. The junior varsity schedule is played on opposite school fields. Rice provides the opposition next Tuesday of vacation. TRACK AND FIELD The track and field team opened up its 2015 season on Tuesday. MLB For a team supposedly without pitching, the Red Sox had a nice opening week, unlike the Yankees who look lost and anemic. I watched the Red Sox-Yankees marathon Friday night. I tuned in with two outs in the game when New York Yankees’ third baseman Chase Headley drilled a game-tying home run into right field. Boston prevailed 6-5 in 19 innings. Interestingly enough, the last Red Sox-Yankees game to last that long was a 20-inning affair in what was the second game of a two-night double header. On Aug. 29, 1967 – the same night as the final episode of “The Fugitive” – Boston beat the Yankees 2-1 in game one as “Impossible Dream” pitching legend Jim Lonborg outdueled Mel Stottlemyer. Ho-hum, a two-homerun game. Well, game two saw the team tied after nine innings. In the top of the 15th Carl Yastrzemski belted a home run to give the Red Sox the lead. As my parents and my uncle Vince stood up to leave, I protested that the game was not over. Well, doesn’t right fielder Steve Whittaker tie the game with a solo-home-run. Then my parents packed us up. I was crushed. We were still on summer vacation. It was barely midnight, and we had to go. I listened to the game all the way back to Waterbury, Conn. It ended at 1 a.m. as we were driving through Danbury. Jerry Coleman or “The Scooter” Phil Rizzuto made the sweet game-winning call. THE MASTERS Jordan Spieth made it look easy at Augusta last weekend. My niece returned to Georgia and saw the final round. Tiger and Phil had solid rounds, which was very nice to watch. NCAA Duke and UCONN rule college basketball once again. Two of the best, most successful coaches in the history of the sport walked away with another championship. Coach K adds to his impressive legacy while Geno Auriemma earned a 10th national championship placing him on even terms with UCLA great John Wooden. Saw a piece of “60 Minutes” on the alleged rape scandal that happened over nine years ago. The men’s lacrosse coach was forced to resign as public opinion tried the case without cause or more importantly, proof, as Duke University embarrassed itself in one of the worst ways possible. Mike Pressler now coaches at Bryant. They lost in the NCAA semis last year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to brother-in-law and Giant fan Hank Bechtel. Of course he is most known for his impeccable and immaculate care of our Tree Farm soccer fields.

GIRLS’ TENNIS

4/16 EHS @ CVU (Spaulding Middle School) 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE 4/17 EHS @ BFA 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE

4/18 EHS @ Liverpool, NY 11 a.m. 4/22 EHS vs. MMU 4 p.m.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

4/19 EHS @ Montpelier 4:30 p.m.

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15 state titles since 1984 and three in the last five years. SOFTBALL There were high hopes for the Essex softball team when it earned the No. 1 seed in the 2014 state tournament. In the first round of play, the Hornets downed

CVU 14-2 and proceeded to dominate U-32 7-4 in the quarterfinals. It wasn’t until the semifinals that Essex was dethroned when Missisquoi outscored them by nine runs. BOYS’ BASEBALL The Hornets were seated in the middle of the pack in 2014 with

the No. 8 seed. They successfully surpassed No. 9 St. Johnsbury in the playdowns, but didn’t match up to BFA. In the quarterfinals, the Bobwhite outbid the Hornets 8-2. GIRLS’ TENNIS Essex was the No. 9 seed in 2014 and began

its playoff birth with an upset of No. 8 Mount Anthony 4-3. The Hornets were eliminated in the next round after a 6-1 loss to the Rebels. South Burlington continued on to win the state title over CVU 5-2. BOYS’ TENNIS The boys’ tennis team was handed the No. 5 seed in 2014 and started the tournament out strong by sweeping Bellows Falls 7-0. A 6-1 win over Rutland in the

quarterfinals led the Hornets to their final tournament game against No. 9 Stowe. In the semifinals, Essex fell behind Stowe and was knocked out of tournament play with a 4-3 final tally. BOYS’ LACROSSE Essex boys’ lacrosse hasn’t won a state title since 2010 and has met its tournament series end at the hands of CVU for the past two years. In 2013, CVU narrowly slipped past the Hornets to take the state title 7-6. Last

year the Redhawks met Essex in the quarterfinals and again pulled off a win – again 7-6. GIRLS’ LACROSSE The lady Hornets were the No. 12 seed during last year’s playoffs, but made a statement in the playdowns when they defeated the No. 5 Tigers 15-11. Essex proceeded to play the No. 4 team from Mount Anthony in the quarterfinals, but slipped behind for a 10-9 loss.

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our high school students and several adult singers from Essex will perform in the Green Mountain Chorus’ Annual Show, “The Road Less Traveled,” this weekend at Essex High School. Inspired by Frost’s collection of poems, the Green Mountain Chorus’s version of “The Road Less Traveled” is a musical journey around the nation featuring some favorite songs, including “Memphis Blues,” “Home on the Range,” “Shenandoah” and “King of the Road.” Besides the big sound afforded by the nearly 30 singers in the chorus portion, there will be four different barbershop quartets performing in the more traditional fourperson configuration. Members of Essex High School’s 4/5 Quartet — student leader Adam Petrucci, Zach Wade, Isaac Lee, Colin Seiler and Tommy Bergeron will perform during the evening show as special guests. Essex residents Dan Venditti, David Foster, Al McGuire, Bruce Smith and Denis Brochu all sing as part of the chorus ensemble. David Foster sings in the breakout quartet, Village Green, along with Dave Merrill of Burlington, Bob Zelazo of St. Albans and Dick Labrecque of South Burlington. Chorus Quartets Bullseye, Mansfield 4 and High Voltage, each add their own four-part singing to

the mix. The inimitable UVM Top Cats and St. Mike’s dynamic Mike Check will round out the entertainment with their special sounds. “The Road Less Traveled” will be held Saturday, April 18 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. At Essex High School, 2 Educational Drive, Essex Junction. Visit www. GreenMountainChorus. com or call 505-9595 or 864-5439 for special advanced ticket sales pricing and additional information.

Green Mountain Chorus ensemble singers and Essex residents Denis Brochu and Bruce Smith will perform as part of the ensemble.

THOMAS BRENNAN: DARKNESS FROM LIGHT. Thomas Brennan has been an exhibiting photographer for the past 25 years and is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Vermont where he has taught since 1989. In “Darkness From Light” Brennan uses ‘photogenic drawing,’ a camera-less photography technique pioneered by 19th century photographer Henry Fox-Talbot. Brennan explores mortality and metaphorical implication through his documentation of objects from nature. In the format of shadows, Brennan captures animal specimens, molecular models and instruments of scientific measure, resulting in an unexpected sense of beauty and modernized aesthetic. The exhibitions run through June 20. BCA Center, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Mondays. Information: www.burlingtoncityarts.org/exhibitions “THE WASKOWMIUM: WHERE THE ART STOPS.” The Amy E. Tarrant Gallery presents selections from art collector Mark Maskow’s extensive collection. Waskow’s world-class art collection known as “The Waskowmium,” is elusive with over 15,000 art objects collected since 1998 and is considered to be the largest private collection of in northern New England. The gallery will have 45 pieces on display feature Vermont artists and exemplify Maskow’s varied, eclectic interests. On display through May 30. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Burlington. Contact: 652-4505. JOHN WEAVER EXHIBIT. Emile A Gruppe Gallery in Jericho presents an exhibition of oil paintings by Montpelier artist, John Weaver. John has been painting for 50 plus years and is currently a member of the Bryan Memorial Gallery, the Paletteers, Art Resource Association and Studio Place Arts. Oil painting is his favorite medium, although he prefers soft pastels for some subjects and circumstances. On display through April 19. Gallery hours: Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment. Information: 899 3211 or www.emilegruppegallery.com. MIXED MESSAGES. Kate Cahill Vansuch presents “Mixed Messages” an exhibit of collage and mixed media at Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace. Vansuch has lived in Vermont for 13 years and has always loved creating art. She recently started making collages and mixed media pieces. Vansuch finds mixed media to be the perfect way to express and process emotions related to life and her career as a hospice nurse. More at kittyvt.blogspot.com. The exhibit will run through April 28. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, 180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. IN RETREAT. Artist Julie Davis presents an exhibition of her work entitled “In Retreat.” The show includes over 30 new works including oil paintings and large works on paper created during Davis’ Vermont Studio Center Residency. Exhibit on display through April 27. Flynndog Gallery, Burlington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Information: flynndog.net. “WALTER WICK: GAMES, GIZMOS AND TOYS IN THE ATTIC.” The Shelburne Musuem will be hosting this retrospective exhibition of the photographic illustrator and award-winning co-author of the “I SPY” children’s books. Featuring large scale photographs, meticulous models, and behind the scenes video of Wick and his assistants building the models, this exhibition will thrill with puzzles, vibrant colors and optical illusions. Exhibit runs through July 5. Shelburne Art Museum, Shelburne. Exhibit Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $5 children. Information: shelburnemuseum.org.

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Members of the Village Green quartet — Dave Foster, Bob Zelazo, Dave Merrill and Dick Labrecque — perform Saturday at Essex High School as part of the Green Mountain Chorus’s annual show. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Roland Pigeon and friends in concert in Westford The annual Roland Pigeon country music concert will be held on Sunday, April 26, at the United Church of Westford starting at 4 pm. All are invited to join Roland, his family, friends and fellow musicians for an afternoon of country, folk and old-time fiddle music. Among the special guests are Rosie Newton, Neil

Rossi and Eric George, who will be joining fellow country musicians from Roland’s past country bands. A fun afternoon is always in store for those attending this popular, all-ages event. The concert is free. Refreshments will follow the entertainment. For more information, call 802-879-4028.

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INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY. Join the Phoenix Bookstores in Essex and Burlington on May 2 as they celebrate this nation wide day with giveaways and general merriment. Phoenix Bookstore locations, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Information: www.phoenixbooks.biz/event/independent-bookstore-day MAYFEST. On May 2, The Lake Champlain Waldorf School will be hosting Mayfest. This unforgettable outdoor spring celebration, designed for children ages 6 and under includes live music, crafts, maypole dancing, flower crown decorating, games, jump rope making, face painting, pony rides and other festivities. Free and open to the public. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: www.lakechamplainwaldorfschool. org/events/mayfest/ AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR. On April 16 the African Children’s Choir will present this inspirational show blends joyful song and dance from across the African continent. With traditional instruments, incredible costumes, geographic video projections and boundless enthusiasm, these young ambassadors show the world that Africa’s children have beauty, dignity and unlimited ability. Flynn Theatre, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-$36. Information: www.flynntix.org. ESSEX ART LEAGUE SHOW AND SALE. The members of Essex Art League would like to present their exciting new spring art display at Union Station in Burlington during the month of April. Celebrate the arts as well as shop for that special gift as you browse through paintings and photographs offered by more than 40 artists. The show will continue through May 2. The league will hold an artist’s reception featuring live music and refreshments where people can learn the stories behind the artwork on April 10 from 5-8 p.m. at One Main Street, Burlington. Information: www.essexartleague.com. For more listings visit www.essexreporter.com/arts-and-entertainment

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Work Session for Land Development Code ________________________________ This meeting will be held in the conference room of the Essex Junction municipal building at 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., VT. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to the Village, to assure that Village meetings are accessible to all individuals regardless of disability.

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TOWN OF ESSEX ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING May 7, 2015 - 6:00 PM 81 Main Street, Conference Room, Essex Junction, VT 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM APRIL 2, 2015 Armand & Linda LeClerc: Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s decision re: Notice of Violation regarding violations pertaining to permits and conditions of approval granted for the property located at 17 LeClerc Woods AR Zone. Tax Map 73, Parcel 2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM APRIL 2, 2015 Greg Desautel d/b/a 25 Pinecrest, LLC: Conditional Use Application for an adult day care located at 25 Pinecrest Drive in the MXD Zone. Tax Map 69, Parcel 10. 3. Adams Real Properties & Shawn Trout d/b/a 1st Republic Brewing Company are requesting a Conditional Use approval to allow a brewery located within the existing commercial building at 39 River Road in the MXD Zone. Tax Map 64, Parcel 2-1. 4. Rick Bove is requesting Conditional Use approval for a 59-unit congregate housing building located at 3 Commonwealth Avenue & 10 Carmichael Street in the MXD-C & the B-DC Zones. Tax Map 91, Parcel 1. 5. Minutes (03-05-15 & 04-02-15) Katherine Sonnick, Chair Zoning Board of Adjustment

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TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 23, 2015 - 6:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX JCT., VT 1. Public Comments. 2. Presentation of blasting plan for the VT Gas System pipeline installation, along lands known as the Circumferential Highway, west and east of Route 2A. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: • FINAL PLAN AMENDMENT: Brad Gardner d/b/a River Road Essex, LLC-Request to re-phase an expired residential phasing allocation granted in 2005, including minor site improvements, to accommodate a 24-unit multi-family structure for property located at 41 River Road in the MXD Zone. Tax Map 64, Parcel 3-6. 4. Hannaford Bros. Co., LLC-SITE PLAN AMENDMENT-PUBLIC HEARING-Proposal to re-construct the parking lot by removing 17 parking spaces to accommodate a pick-up lane and associated improvements located at 23 Essex Way in the MXD-PUD (B1) Zone & B-DC Overlay District. Tax Map 92, Parcel 1-1. 5. Richard Villeneuve Trust-PRELIMINARY PLAN/SITE PLAN/ WAIVER – PUBLIC HEARING – Proposed 5-lot four unit Planned Unit Development on a 154.27 acre parcel located at 57 Saxon Hill Road in the AR & C1 Zones. Tax map 8, Parcel 4-401. 6. Andy Cabrera d/b/a Simpson Cabinetry, Inc.-SITE PLAN-PUBLIC HEARING: Proposal to construct a 7,480 sq. ft. office and wood working building located at 15 Corporate Drive in the RPD-I Zone. Tax Map 72, Parcel 3-15. 7. Minutes (04-09-15) 8. Other Business NOTE: PROPOSED AGENDAS, SITE PLANS, STAFF REPORTS AND DRAFT & APPROVED MINUTES CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE AT WWW.ESSEX.ORG OR STOP INTO 81 MAIN ST. BETWEEN 7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., STAFF IS HAPPY TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS. Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETINGS.

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Vermont Students Learn to Build a Budget Through Financial Literacy Programs State Treasurer Pearce Recognizes Students in Montpelier Ceremony

Vermont students from throughout the state were honored on April 9 in Montpelier for their work in two financial literacy programs. State Treasurer Beth Pearce recognized student achievement in the Be Money Wise financial literacy poster contest and in the Reading is an Investment program. Both programs are administered by the State Treasurer’s Office. Pearce was joined by Governor Peter Shumlin who presented a proclamation declaring April as Financial Literacy month in Vermont. The Vermont Jump$tart Coalition accepted the proclamation. Jump$tart is a non-profit group that works to promote youth financial literacy. “This year, the emphasis for both programs was to teach students about how to build a budget--a foundational money management skill,” said Pearce.

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“Teaching good money habits to our children allows us to prepare them for the adult financial challenges they’ll face in the “Teaching future. I’m so impressed by the efforts of our school librarians, good money teachers and parents to foster an early interest in personal habits to our finance.” There were 332 posters children allows submitted to the eighth annual Be Money Wise Poster Contest us to prepare open to students in grades 3-12. The contest is held in them for the partnership with the Vermont Bankers Association that adult financial provides $100 to the student winner in each division and challenges they’ll $100 to the students’ schools for supporting financial literacy. face in the Students were challenged to illustrate how to create a plan future.” for their money. Winning first place in the State Treasurer Beth elementary school division was Pearce William Hill of St. Michael School in Brattleboro. Second and third place finishers were both from Williston Central School. Griffin Cote won second place and Karina Bushweller placed third. In the middle school division, Maggie Warren of Williston Central won first place. The second place winner was Caleb Meagher of Windsor Jr/Sr High School and third place was won by Maura Duval of Browns River Middle School. In the high school division, only a single winner was named. Norma Careau of Milton High School won first place. There were 22 students who received honorable mention recognition, including Vincent Marias of Browns River Middle School in Jericho, and Paige Rovnak and Aura Upchurch of Founders Memorial School in Essex. Students also were recognized for their work in the Reading is an Investment program. The program was used this year in 137 Vermont elementary schools. This is the fifth year of the program that promotes both financial literacy and reading literacy through classroom and library instruction and through a personal reading challenge. This year, more than 5,600 students from 107 schools completed the reading challenge and had their names entered in a random drawing to win one of twenty $250 college savings accounts. Last year, 4,100

Achievements

Sarah Eustis, of Essex,

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Benjamin Ferris, of Essex

Junction, was named to the spring 2014 semester Dean’s List at Tufts University in Medford, Mass.

Brianna Gagne, of Essex

Junction, was named to the fall 2014 semester President’s List at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vt.

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sex Junction, was named to the fall 2014 semester Dean’s List at Emmanuel College in Boston, Mass.

Amy Guthrie, of Essex

Junction, was named to the fall 2014 semester Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. Amy is a third-year student in the electrical engineering program in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

Kira Hancock, of Essex

Junction, was named to the fall 2014 semester Dean’s List at University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health in Columbia, S.C. Kira is a first year, and was majoring in Exercise and Movement Sciences before transferring to the University of Vermont for the spring semester 2015 to major in environmental engineering.

Emma Heil, of Essex, was

named to the fall 2014 semester Dean’s List at University of Delaware in Newark, Del.

Kathryn Hetling, of Essex