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Burlington mayor checks in with Essex Rotary hosts Weinberger

By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

Construction on the Five Corners redevelopment project continued this week.

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Developer buys house next door

– See ROTARY on page 3a

By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter The Five Corners redevelopment project at the corner of Pearl and Park streets is transitioning this week from digging an underground parking garage to raising the walls that will make up the village of Essex JunctionÕ s tallest building.

The four-story apartment building with ground-floor commercial space is on pace to open next spring, developer Brett Grabowski of Milot Real Estate said in an interview Friday.

Pedestrians can expect a portion of the sidewalk along Pearl Street to be narrowed as the building foundation is poured along Pearl Street.

According to Essex Junction Community Relations Assistant Darby Mayville, the narrowed sidewalk will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and safety personnel will be on site to assist pedestrians.

Grabowski bought the former PeopleÕ s Bank branch site last year and permitted the redevelopment through the Essex Junction Planning Commission and Vermont Natural Resources Board (Act 250). Grabowski confirmed Friday that he has since purchased the house at 8 Pearl St., next to the construction site. Excavators have been using the property to park when idle. Grabowski plans to rehabilitate the house as a separate project.

He said he purchased the house as a way to smooth over old parking easements that tie the bank property together with the neighboring houses on Pearl Street. Ò The bank had plans that never materialized, but the agreements were put in place,Ó Grabowski said. Ò (Purchasing 8 Pearl St.) simplified some things with the way the project is designed.Ó Village officials reacted to GrabowskiÕ s purchase of the house as a public opportunity. According to emails between village President George Tyler, Municipal Manger Pat Scheidel and Finance Director Lauren Morrisseau published on the village website, both the Essex Junction Historical Society and the Village of Essex Junction are interested in acquiring the property.

Grabowski said he is aware of the public interest in the building, but no specific discussions have taken place.

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger was in Essex twice last week, for two very different reasons. On Saturday, he attended the McFadden Irish Dance Spring Fling performance at Essex High School with his family.

Four days later, he came to The Essex Resort to update Essex Rotary Club members on his cityÕ s top challenges and opportunities as he enters his second term in office.

A Vermont native and former housing developer, Weinberger took note of the redevelopment project under construction at Five Corners and said he is happy to see the investment. Burlington and Essex arenÕ t immediate neighbors, but VermontÕ s biggest city and its biggest town Ñ population-wise Ñ are connected as part of the

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By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter The four-story apartment building with ground-floor commercial space at the corner of Pearl and Park streets is on pace to open next spring.

Ò The intent is for that building to be restored to its historical nature,Ó he said. Ò Whether itÕ s by me or somebody else, who knows?Ó In an email to Scheidel, Morrisseau wrote: Ò There has not at this time been a written offer and, in fact, Milot is still not sure what parts of the property they will use as part of their project. But they are very interested in the possibility of working with the village. When they decide how much of the property they donÕ t need for their project they will approach us with an offer. (Grabowski) said that when that time comes, the village will have first choice of refusal.Ó Tyler wrote in an email to Scheidel that the building could fulfill a desire of the Essex Junction Fire Department to have a home for firefighter interns from Vermont Technical College, which would bolster the departmentÕ s volunteer ranks. Tyler stressed that any decision on acquiring property would rest with the Board of Trustees.

St. MichaelÕ s College continued to show its green streak last week when it unveiled its new solar panels on Lime Kiln Road.

The grouping of netmetered solar panels can be seen just off to the side of the Lime Kiln Bridge. They were constructed between December and February. Ò It was a tough winter for continuous construction activity,Ó said Chad Farrell, principal of Encore Redevelopment, a Burlington-

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Selectboard, trustees put meeting info online

The administrative memorandums and emails that support the decisions of the Essex Selectboard and the Essex Junction Board of Trustees are now being published online for the first time.

Both the townÕ s website at www.essex.org, and the village website at www. essexjunction.org, began carrying the information earlier this month. The packets are tied to the selectboardÕ s and board of trusteesÕ biweekly meeting agendas. The selectboard information is available by navigating to the selectboard page on the town website and clicking Ò agendas.Ó On the village website, the information is posted on the Board of Trustees page under Ò Boards and MeetingsÓ at the top of the home page.

News Briefs Vice chair seat changes hands The selectboard held its annual post-Town Meeting Day election of officers earlier this month and made a change at the vice chair spot. Board member Brad Luck previously held the position.

At the April 6 meeting, board member Andy Watts nominated Irene Wrenner for vice chairwoman. The nomination was seconded

by Mike Plageman and approved by a 4-0 vote. Luck was not present for the vote.

The other two positions, chairman and clerk, remained the same, with Max Levy retaining his chairmanship and Watts remaining as clerk.

Bluetooth traffic monitoring to begin

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Agency of Transportation recently received a $981,780 grant under the Federal Highway AdministrationÕ s Accelerated Innovation Deployment demonstration program. The grant will be used to improve traffic flow in Chittenden County by accelerating the adoption of technologies, such as Bluetooth-based traffic monitoring systems, along high-volume traffic corridors.

The Bluetooth traffic monitoring devices will be placed at Interstate 89 exits 12, 14, 16 and 17, as well as along Route 289 near Susie Wilson Road, and will relay real-time information about volume

and speed of traffic to the transportation operations center in Montpelier. The information collected will help address safety and congestion in the moment and provide planning information for longterm traffic solutions, the planning commission said in a press release.

Local teens to get ‘Unwasted’ Essex High SchoolÕ s Above the Influence student group will be hosting a gathering next Friday night, May 1, at the Champlain Valley Exposition to illustrate how high school students can have fun with friends without substance abuse.

The Ò Unwasted WeekendÓ will run for six hours and include games of dodgeball, soccer and Twister; an obstacle course

race; and a pie-eating contest.

Above the Influence is a youth organization that aims to educate teens about the negative influences in their lives and how to avoid them.

Phone scam investigated The Chittenden County SheriffÕ s Office, in cooperation with the Vermont State Police, is investigating a phone scam in which callers falsely identify themselves as deputy sheriffs or employees of the Chittenden County SheriffÕ s Office. According to the sheriffÕ s office, the caller in the scam sometimes references the sheriffÕ s office is making collections for the IRS, other times child support.

The sheriffÕ s office does

not collect debts for the IRS or other federal or state agencies.

The sheriffÕ s office is asking that people who are contacted request the full name, rank and position of the caller if they represent themselves as a sworn law enforcement officer.

Deputies who are making legitimate calls to people are prepared to give this information that only a sworn deputy sheriff would know.

The sheriffÕ s office also asks that no money be sent and that no personally identifiable information be given out. Report suspected fraud activity to police or the Chittenden County SheriffÕ s Office via the officeÕ s website at www. chittendencountysheriff. com. Ñ Jason Starr

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The alarm goes off, you hit the snooze button and flick on the bedside light.

Sound familiar?

Just what exactly goes into the light thatÕ s filling your room is something we rarely consider. Today we can talk to our phones Ð and they talk back; the temperature and security of our homes are controlled by small robotic devices; our money is managed through computers; our Kristin Carlson, left, and Dotty Schnure stand cars are powered by batteries. The list of near the stairs at Green Mountain Power in technological advancements is long, and Colchester last month.

OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY arguably totally awesome! But letÕ s back up and think about the source of that power, and how local utility companies likes to call Ô sticks and stringsÕ ,Ó Schnure such as Green Mountain Power provide us continued. Ò If Mother Nature comes with not only light, but also the power for though, thereÕ s really nothing you can doÉ Most of the work we do is new construction our new digital tools and toys.

GMPÕ s corporate spokeswoman, Dotty or upgrades. There are thousands of miles Schnure, and Director of Media Kristin of line to work on.Ó On April 3, four line workers were Carlson showed The Essex Reporter around the companyÕ s Colchester facility on preparing to run a new pole from across Acorn Lane last month. Schnure, who has Interstate 89 at Exit 15 in Colchester to the worked with GMP since 1982, has seen the substation at 16 Gorge Road. Ò All the power in this area comes from company through many transformations, while Carlson Ñ a former local TV this station,Ó said Foreman Mike Roy, who personality Ñ is celebrating her first year has been working for GMP for 44 years. Ò The circuits go all through Essex Junction, with the company.

Winooski and Colchester.

It was 1999 when GMP Ò The Chittenden County moved to this Colchester load is so big we have to location, Schnure recalled. our distribution and Ò At that point, we were very “Everything else upgrade transmission systems,Ó the near bankruptcy,Ó she said.

Colchester resident explained.

Mary Powell came on in goes up and up… Ò ItÕ s a lot of work, but nobody 2001, Schnure continued, and notice any difference in took over in 2008 for Chris our goal at GMP will their day-to-day use.Ó Dutton Ñ who had served Ò This upgrade will add a as CEO for 11 years. Ò Mary is to keep low, lot more reliability,Ó Schnure led the switch to what she added. likes to call our Ô fast, fun and Mike Jacobs talked Logan effectiveÕ environment here reliable and stable Farrel, of South Burlington, at Green Mountain Power,Ó rates.” through stringing line at the explained Schnure. top of the roughly 75-foot Today, the company calls Dotty Schnure Southern Pine pole. Ò Usually itself a Ò flat organization.Ó GMP spokeswoman we leave the climbing to the The floor plan is open; apprentices,Ó Jacobs, a 34conference rooms are walled year GMP employee and Essex with glass; Powell sits in a resident, said with a laugh. high-traffic central location; Farrel scaled the pole in seconds with a cafe that offers employees free healthy snacks replaced the candy and soda spikes on his boots and a rope around the vending machines; Fitbits are encouraged; pole and his waist. WhatÕ s called a Ò buck and the elevator disappears next to the squeezeÓ would catch and hold the climber if he fell. Line workers are trained to rescue elegant-industrial staircase. Ò GMP is a B-Corp,Ó Schnure clarified. fellow workers from poles if necessary. Ò What that means is that weÕ re committed Everyone on the site had a key focus on to doing good for both our customers and safety, which echoed the sentiment at the office. our employees.Ó There, employees are working to help GMP currently employs 149 line workers and just under 600 employees customers from a different angle. Donna across the state. One hundred-thirty are Lamphere, of Colchester, works in the call employed at the Colchester office. The center. Ò I like it,Ó the 11-year employee said. company provides three-quarters of the Ò It can be challenging sometimes. Think, state with electricity.

It all comes together in the control room, for example, about the customers who canÕ t where Nick Stanhope, of North Hero Ð or pay their bills. Can you imagine what that one of the other five full-time controllers would be like? You can kind of put yourself Ð monitors a large board of lights and in their shoes. I walk them through the lines. What looks like a glorified Lite-Brite processÉ We have the power to help them.Ó Literally. is actually conveying vital information GMP strives to be Ò obsessively conscious about power outages, customer calls, truck dispatch, river flows, bringing hydro- of rates and the cost to the customer.Ó Last plants on- or off-line, rerouting power, and year, they posted a 2.46 percent decrease in rates for the fourth quarter. Ò We want more. Ò ItÕ s a 24-hour job,Ó said Stanhope. Ò This is the nerve central of the to continue to keep costs low,Ó Schnure and company,Ó said Schnure. If there is an Carlson chimed together. Ò Everything outage, GMP works with a network of else goes up and upÉ our goal at GMP other New England utility crews to restore is to keep low, reliable and stable rates.Ó Ò If we can lower peak loads, we can power as fast as possible. Ò Customers need power back on faster than they did increase savings,Ó explained Schnure.

15 years agoÉ We donÕ t want to waste a When the load is high enough, GMP must minuteÕ s time. Ò WeÕ re working with what Mary – See GMP on page 5a

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Nick Stanhope, of North Hero, works in the control room at Green Mountain Power in Colchester.

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ROTARY from page 1a

Burlington metropolitan area. Ò When you do well out here, it has a direct impact on Burlington and viceversa,Ó he said.

With that nod to Essex, he spent the remainder of his 20 minutes in front of about 30 Rotarians talking about the fiscal turnaround he focused on in his first term as mayor, and whatÕ s on the horizon for the city of Burlington.

The resolution of a lawsuit against city-owned Burlington Telecom earlier this year was a major step in putting the previous administration of Bob Kiss in the rear view. It helped the city turn its credit rating Ò from the edge of junk bond status to a positive outlook,Ó Weinberger said.

That is enabling a multimillion-dollar investment at the north end of BurlingtonÕ s waterfront, where a new marina, sailing center and skatepark are

A grouping of net-metered solar panels can be seen just off to the side of the Lime Kiln Bridge.

PHOTO | BRIAN MACDONALD

ARRAY from page 1a

based project development company that specializes in underutilized property and community-scale renewable energy systems.

The project, a St. MichaelÕ s partnership with Encore, is part of the collegeÕ s wider focus in recent years on green energy, which has included cutting-edge geothermal-well technology to heat and cool new buildings.

The new solar array features a Ò data-acquisition systemÓ in the collegeÕ s Cheray Science Hall, which allows tracking of real-time performance of the array.

College leaders say such data is of keen interest to environmental science students and faculty as a mechanism to collect data on the arrayÕ s electrical output for possible research projects.

According to Farrell, the solar array will produce approximately 270,000

kilowatt-hours of electricity on an annual basis. The energy will be distributed into Green Mountain PowerÕ s energy grid, and credits will show up on the collegeÕ s electric bills.

The project is located on a filled former limestone quarry that offered limited development potential for the college, Farrell said.

Encore and the college worked to structure a creative financing agreement to make the project a reality.

Farrell, along with Michael New, the collegeÕ s vice president for human resources, and Neal Robinson, the collegeÕ s vice president for finance, said that the financing agreement offers St. MichaelÕ s a compelling return on its initial investment, as well as the ability for the college to assume ownership of the array at the end of either seven or 15 years.

Other potential academic uses for the

college, according to faculty leaders, include a solar unit in an environmental chemistry course, a meteorology course offered by the Physics Department, or a project for a computer science major on datacollection programs.

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blows to the head from a blunt instrument as well as other injuriesÓ and released, according to police.

The suspects were described as two white males in their mid-20s. One of the suspects was described as about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a crew cut. He was possibly wearing a grey hoodie during the incident.

The second suspect was described as being Ò quite a bit heavierÓ than the first and wearing a black hoodie and a Ò ghostÓ mask. A grey sedan with a rack (possibly a ski rack) on the roof may have been involved.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Essex Police Department at (802) 878-8331.

CORRECTIONS

In the April 16 edition of The Essex Reporter, the headline Ò Winooski resident receives NEA Human and Civil Rights awardÓ improperly identified Aftaba Mezetovic as a Winooski resident. She lives in Essex Junction.

Also in the April 16 issue, Essex tennis player Rylee WrennerÕ s name was spelled incorrectly in a photo caption about a tennis match against Stowe.

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in the works. Weinberger is also inventorying the cityÕ s current infrastructure to project costs and align resources for maintenance and replacement. Ò There is nothing local government does thatÕ s more important than make smart investment decisions in public infrastructure,Ó he said.

Weinberger recently released a plan to address housing affordability in the city, and he explained the need during last WednesdayÕ s talk. He said the average city resident spends 44 percent of their income on rent. Ò ThatÕ s off the charts,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s bad and itÕ s been getting worse and weÕ ve got to do something about it.Ó His housing strategies,

management of city infrastructure and ideas to innovate local government will be aided by a new position he has created, called Ò chief innovation officer.Ó Weinberger is currently looking for the right candidate to fill the job. The person will help base policy changes on data analysis rather than intuition, he said. Ò ItÕ s Moneyball for local government,Ó said Weinberger, referring to the data analytics strategy that changed how Major League Baseball teams evaluate players. (Weinberger is a baseball fanatic who helped his high school team at Woodstock Union High School win a state championship as a second baseman in 1987.)

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Essex Police are investigating a burglary and assault at New World Coin and Jewelry on Center Road Monday.

Store owner Kevin Deuso told police he was attacked between 6:10 and 6:59 p.m. on April 20, and that his assailants fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police are looking for the two men in their mid-20s who reportedly tied Deuso up, beat him and then ransacked the shop. Deuso was able to free himself after his attackers left the store, and he ran to a neighbor to call for help.

Deuso was taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he was treated for Ò multiple

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Please remember that: • All Green-Up litter must be put in specially marked bags.

• The purpose of the day is cleaning roadsides, drainage swales and park/common areas - not personal yard or business site clean-up. Over the past few years, a large number of tires have been deposited at some pick-up sites which appear to have originated from commercial businesses and not from roadway pick-up. Residents are encouraged to contact the Police Department if this type of drop-off is observed.

• No hazardous waste will be accepted; please bring your hazardous waste to the Chittenden County Solid Waste District Facilities (872-8100 for information) • The Town will not pick up tree and branch debris from private property - do not put this material at the curb. The CCSWD drop-off facility at the old Town landfill (VT2A and the Circumferential Highway) will accept this material.

• The Town of Essex will pick up rubbish from the following identified drop-off sites, those sites specifically assigned by the Recreation Department, and wherever the specially marked Green-Up Day bags are placed along the road edge: 1.

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Town Common - across from the Essex Free Library Indian Brook Reservoir Highway Garage / Fire Station - Sand Hill Road Corner of Allen Martin Drive and Thompson Drive Northeast corner of the Susie Wilson Road/Blair Road Intersection

• A sign will mark these areas. Please place all articles near the sign.

• All rubbish will be picked up from the above areas between 2 - 4 pm on that day or on the following Monday. All residents are requested to bring filled Green-Up bags to the pick-up points.

• The Town will make arrangements with groups registered with the Recreation Department to pick up debris at additional locations.

• As a thank-you to volunteers, hot dogs, chips, and even some healthy snacks will be available at the Town of Essex Public Works yard on Sand Hill Road from 11 am – 1 pm while they last!

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OpiniOn Perspective

Vermont doesn’t need more low-wage jobs

By JACK HOFFMAN

Thousands of Vermonters work at jobs that donÕ t pay enough to meet their familiesÕ basic needs. That leaves Vermont taxpayers paying tens of millions of dollars to pick up the slack left by employers who pay so little that hard-working men and women have to turn to public assistance. So, before the legislature approves more tax breaks ostensibly designed to induce employers to create new jobs, it should require that those jobs pay at least enough to keep workers off public assistance.

Otherwise, state taxpayers will be paying Work ought to twice: once for the tax credit to create the jobs, and again annually to enable people to help more low-wage working families make support themselves ends meet. Subsidizing the creation of more and their families. low-wage Vermont jobs drives up state spending, While it’s not illegal reduces state revenues, and only aggravates for employers to the structural budget problems Montpelier says pay low wages as it wants to solve.

The true cost of lowlong as they pay at wage work in Vermont is documented in a new least the minimum report by the University of California Berkeley wage, it would be a Center for Labor Research and Education. It shows that 55 percent of federal mistake for the state and 54 percent of state funds for Vermont public to reward employers assistance go to working families. This includes who fail to pay such help as Temporary Assistance to Needy enough for their Families (Reach-Up); food stamps (3SquaresVT); workers to support federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); their families Medicaid; and ChildrenÕ s Health Insurance without public Program (CHIP).

The annual cost for assistance.

Medicaid/CHIP, ReachUp, food stamps, and EITC for Vermont working families was $372 million, the report found.

Of that, $285 million was covered with federal funds, and $87 million came from state funding. VermontÕ s state earned income tax credit, which goes mainly to working families, costs another $27 million.

The Berkeley report came out just as the Vermont Legislature was struggling to balance the state budget and also looking for ways to promote economic development. Gov. Peter Shumlin proposed a change to one of the stateÕ s tax credit programs Ñ Vermont Economic Growth Incentive (VEGI) Ñ to lower the wage employers would be required to pay to qualify for the tax break. VEGI-eligible jobs now must pay at least 60 percent more than the state minimum wage of $9.15 an hour. That means a job has to pay at least $14.64 an hour to qualify for a VEGI tax credit this year.

The governor wants to lower the hourly rate to $13, which is half the amount two working adults, without kids, need to earn to meet their basic living expenses.

In light of the report, even 60 percent above minimum wage appears too low to justify a tax subsidy.

A single mother with one child and working full time at $14.64 an hour in 2014 would qualify for federal and state earned income tax credits totaling about $1,700. A single parent with two children and working full-time at that wage would qualify for almost $3,700 in income tax credits. In other words, more taxpayer subsidies for jobs that donÕ t pay enough for people to meet their needs and build a future.

Work ought to enable people to support themselves and their families. While itÕ s not illegal for employers to pay low wages as long as they pay at least the minimum wage, it would be a mistake for the state to reward employers who fail to pay enough for their workers to support their families without public assistance.

Vermont should aim higher.

Jack Hoffman is senior policy analyst for the Public Assets Institute, a Montpelier-based non-profit.

Twentieth century train station This painting of the Essex Junction train station, circa mid-20th century, was painted by Essex Junction native Ron Blanchette in 2004 and recently donated for hanging in Brownell Library by the Blanchette family.

CONTRIBUTED

Letter to the Editor Employee vs. contractor rules need changing I strongly urge our legislators to support H.331, Ò An act relating to workerÕ s compensation.Ó I am a Colchester resident and own a small business in Burlington. We have recently decided to dismiss two people whom we had been paying to work for us on a limited basis.

My partner came home one night and literally said, Ò we cannot afford to have employees.Ó Due to VermontÕ s extremely burdensome definition of employee (vs. independent contractor), on Jan. 1, we changed their status in our little company. Previously, we had treated them (with their permission and understanding) as independent contractors. Then we became aware of the Vermont Department of Labor ABC Test used to determine if a person is an employee or an independent contractor. The test is so rigid that it is nearly impossible to contract with an individual, even on a part-time, seasonal or temporary basis and even if they work out of their own home with very little direction from the company.

Once they are classified as an employee, all the state bureaucracy flows over you: unemployment insurance, workerÕ s compensation, paperwork, fees, etc. The Vermont Department of Labor website even admits that the Vermont definition of independent contractor is more strict than the IRS definition. This means that some one you hire to do a

Debbie Evans We are moving into the last weeks of this session, which I can only describe as intense. At this point in time House committees wait for Senate bills to return to see what changes, if any, have been made and if concessions need to happen.

At that time, Committees of Conference will be formed to work out the details.

This past week was very emotional with long hours of debate. The Vermont House gave final approval to legislation that will keep firearms out of the hands of violent felons and certain individuals with severe mental illness.

This is a bill (S.141) that both respects the second amendment and protects our public safety. Vermont has a strong culture of gun responsibility, but giving

easy access to violent felons has never been a part of that. Federal law already prohibits dangerous people from possessing weapons, but currently aspects of this law cannot be enforced at the state level. Vermont should be a place where a violent felon knows that if he or she has a gun, they will be prosecuted.

We want the family members of those who have been judged by the courts as being a danger to themselves to know that their loved ones will not be able to buy a gun at a gun shop.

It is necessary to be clear that people can recover from mental illness, and that if someone who has been previously adjudicated recovers, there is a process in place so that they can have their rights restored.

The Senate version of S.141 included an 18-month waiting period to remove oneÕ s name from the background check database.

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certain job might be considered an employee for Vermont purposes but an independent contractor for IRS purposes.

How messed up is that? And for what benefit?

Vermonters are known for putting together a patchwork of employment. Many people have multiple part time jobs either by choice or necessity. A lot of individuals donÕ t have a typical 9-5 job with one employer but make a go of it by working in many capacities. And this arrangement works for many people and they make a decent living.

After dealing with the state, and workerÕ s comp, and unemployment insurance, and all related requirements revolving around Ò employment,Ó we have decided we cannot afford to keep these two individuals on, even in the very part-time roll they had in our business.

We enjoyed working with them and they provided valuable services and we paid them well as independent contractors, but between the money paid to the state and the time spent on the paperwork and bureaucracy, it was not possible to continue.

These regulations are unbelievably burdensome and overbearing. H.331 would offer small businesses some relief from the ridiculous ABC Test used by the Department of Labor. The government must get out of the pockets of small business and the lives of Vermonters. YouÕ re killing us.

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The House version eliminates the 18-month waiting period.

The standard of evidence that a judge must apply when hearing a personÕ s petition is a Ò preponderance of the evidence,Ó or that it is more likely than not that evidence is in favor of the petitioner. This standard of evidence does not have the opposition of the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen and the local chapter of the NRA. This bill does all of this, while carefully protecting the right to bear arms. Law abiding Vermonters who have not been deemed to pose a risk to themselves or others are not in any way affected by this bill.

On a lighter note, my committee, Government Operations, has taken testimony on a bill relating to a Financial Literacy Commission.

This commission would make policy recommendations on issues related to VermontersÕ fiscal well being. The group would have limited powers, meet regularly and produce a report for the Legislature every two years.

The plan was presented to my committee by John Pelletier, Director for the Center for Financial Literacy from Champlain College and our own Greg Morgan.

The plan recommends that the state form this commission to find methods to help Vermonters increase their savings accounts and their assets. Our state treasurer testified that her office wants to highlight policies that encourage

adults to have healthy retirement savings and teach them to increase those savings.

We were told that some high schools and some tech centers offer personal finance classes.

This commission would work with the Agency of Education to build financial literacy components into math and social studies curriculum around the state.

This is a proposal with no cost to the state that we hope will identify the most efficient means to help Vermonters understand how to best manage their finances. This bill has the support of the state treasurer and the state financial literacy director.

My Committee voted unanimously in support.

This is good legislation for Vermonters. Ò Stella Quarta Decima FulgeatÓ Ñ Ò May the 14th Star Shine BrightÓ . This is the state Latin motto. My committee was visited by a young Latin language student from Peacham who first articulated the need for a Latin motto. The Republic of Vermont was the 14th state to be admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791.

The governor signed this bill into law on April 10.

It is indeed my honor to serve you in the legislature.

I can be reached at devans@ leg.state.vt.us. with questions or concerns. Ò In the middle of difficulty lies opportunityÓ . Ñ Albert Einstein Debbie Evans represents Essex Town in the Vermont House of Representatives.

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Obituaries

William James “Jim” Lyons

MILTON Ñ William James Ò JimÓ Lyons, 72, of Milton, passed away on April 15, 2015 due to complications stemming from years of diabetes. Jim was born in Colchester on July 7, 1942, son of the late William L. and Daisy S. Lyons.

In 1960, he graduated from Essex Junction High School, where he captained the undefeated 1959 state William James “Jim” Lyons soccer champions, started on the 1960 runner-up Class L basketball team, and played four years of varsity baseball. He attended Johnson State College and in 1963 received an AssociateÕ s Degree in Business Administration from Champlain College where he also started on the basketball team.

Upon graduation, Jim enlisted in the Vermont Air National Guard and served full time for two years in Air Police Security. He was an Essex Junction police officer for five years, a Stowe officer and sergeant for 13 years and Milton police chief for seven and a half years. He retired January 1, 1992 after more than 25 years in law enforcement, where he worked on many high-profile cases and was considered an expert investigator by his peers.

For 11 years, Jim was employed by the United States Postal Service and worked as a rural carrier in Colchester before retiring in 2004.

During his life, Jim worked with the youth of the community both on and off duty. He was involved in bicycle inspections, Boy Scouts merit badge instruction, etc. From May of 2007 to January of this year, Jim served on the Milton School Board.

He coached Little League baseball for many years and is a past president of the Milton chapter. He also took the SR Babe Ruth team to the VT State Championship game.

He helped start the fifth- and sixth-grade basketball program, and he assisted youth football when it was founded.

Jim was a member of the American Legion and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Kaye McMullen Lyons; his daughter, Julie, of Burlington; his son Kevin and his children, Anna, Ben and Connor, along with his wife Brittney, of New London, Conn.; his son Kerry of Burlington; and his Special Little Darling Danielle, along with her son, William, and her fiancŽ, Robbie Stuart, of St Johnsbury. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, John Viveiros of Las Vegas and sister-in-law, Maxine McMullen, of Burlington. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his sister Patsy of San Diego, Calif. and his sister Christine of Las Vegas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Catholic Church, Main Street in Milton, with Fr. John Feltz celebrant.

Immediately following the Mass, military honors will be accorded Jim by members of the Vermont Air National Guard Honor Guard. Burial will be later in the spring in the Holy Family Cemetery in Essex Junction.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Minor Funeral Home, located on Route 7 in Milton.

In lieu of flowers, Jim requests a donation be made to Milton Athletic Boosters, 17 Rebecca Lander Drive, Milton, VT 05468. ◊ Online Condolences may be made at www.minorfh.com

Bonnie L. Chase ESSEX JUNCTION Ñ Bonnie L. Chase, 62, died on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Vermont Respite House surrounded by her family.

She was born in Burlington on May 27, 1952, the daughter of the late Leonard Chase, Sr. and Alice Shortsleeve. Bonnie was a very loving, generous, caring, and creative spirit.

She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Bonnie L. Chase People always remarked on her beautiful gardens, including her grandchildren, who enjoyed playing in the Fairy Gardens she specially prepared for them. Sometimes she would incorporate items she found during her annual visits to the coast of Maine with her family into these gardens.

Bonnie is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Taylor and husband Chris of Milton and Annie Lunn and husband Odysseus Manzi of Colchester; her grandchildren, Lauren and Michael Taylor and Maya, Sophia, and Elias Manzi; her brother, Leonard Chase, Jr. and wife Debbie of Williston; and her sisters, Alice Boyer of Lake Elmore, Genevieve Boyer and husband David of Monkton, and by several nieces and nephews. Her sister, Nancy Chase, died earlier.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 5 p.m. at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family in East Cemetery, Williston. In lieu of flowers, please

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Ò RonnieÓ enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, fishing, hunting, staying at the Maine Coast, and time at his camp. He often visited casinos with his wife Ò Sandy.Ó Ron loved being a grandpa, earning the name Ò Bampie.Ó He and Sandra helped with their grandchildrenÕ s care, which pleased him immensely.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sandra Trudo; three sons, John E. Trudo and wife Donna of Shelburne, Michael E. Trudo and partner Mark LeTourneau of South Burlington, and Thomas E. Trudo of Essex; a daughter, Anne T. Follett and husband Andy of Burlington; his sister, Suzanne Martin and husband David of Williston; brothers-in-law Paul Boileau and wife Nancy of Burlington, and Robert Boileau and wife Carol of Andover, Mass.; two grandsons, Avery and Alden Follett and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Many thanks to family and visitors for their love and support in RonÕ s last days, including his Cardiac Rehab family. Dad, you will certainly be missed.

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, April 22 at A. W. Rich Funeral Home Ð Essex Chapel in Essex Junction.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, April 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X, with Reverend Charles Ranges, S.S.E. officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Burlington.

Memorial contributions in RonÕ s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Chapter, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com. ◊

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Essex Area Religious Directory

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.

C alendar 23 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 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.

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Friday

Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The

Elder Education Enrichment group will be offering the next installment of its spring lecture series with Piano Shop Proprietor and Piano Technician, Patrick Branstetter.

Branstetter will present a lecture entitled “The Evolution and Innovation of the Piano.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door.

Information: 864-3516.

French Film. St. Michael’s College presents a

screening of the French drama “J’enrage de son absence (Maddened By His Absence).” Sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages and Literature and the Alliance Francaise. Cheray Science Hall Room 111, St. Michael’s College Campus, Colchester. 7 p.m. Free. Contact Laurence: lclerfeuille@smcvt.edu

Solo Marimba Concert.

Cathedral Arts presents Jane Boxall playing the marimba with up to eight mallets simultaneously.

Ms. Boxall presents a blending of classical, jazz, contemporary and world music styles. The program features a solomarimba performance of Steve Reich’s “Music for Pieces of Wood;” original compositions by Asian and European composers; a piece by Vermonter Dennis Bathory-Kitsz and more. St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults; $10 students/seniors; $5 young adults 15 and under. Information: 8607183 or Poppe@CathedralArts.org

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Saturday

Bird Monitoring Walk. The Birds of Vermont

Museum invites participants to join experienced birders on the monthly bird monitoring walk on the Museum’s property. Fun for adults, older children, and more experienced birders. Please bring your own binoculars. Preregistration is encouraged. Dress for the weather. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8 a.m. Free. Pre-register: museum@birdsofvermont.org or 4342167.

Can/Am Con 13: Scale Model Contest.

Mount Mansfield Modelers, in conjunction with IPMS Champlain Valley, will be hosting the Can/Am Con Scale Model Contest. This year’s theme is “Models in Media” and can include any subject print, screen, TV or radio. Awards will be presented to winners in multiple categories. VT National Guard Armory.

Winooski, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $1 general admission, children under 12 free.

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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

Vermont Gear Swap and Clothing Sale . The fourth annual Gear Swap

and Clothing Sale will be held to raise money for the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) and the social mission of the Burlington Sunrise Rotary Club. Local and national retailers provide discounted outdoor gear, apparel and equipment for sale. The Swap also doubles as a celebration of spring with food and live music by Longford Row. West Monitor Barn, Richmond, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: www.gearswapvt.org

Ham Dinner and Silent Auction.

Faith United Methodist Church will host a Ham Dinner and Silent Auction. The menu will include ham, macaroni and cheese, maple glazed carrots, southern green beans, rolls, homemade pies, and beverages.

Takeout is available. The silent auction will include over 75 gift items. Reservations encouraged. If the event is not sold out in advance, tickets will be available at the door. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. $10 adults; $ 6 children 10 and under.

Call Valerie: 999-6864.

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Billed as New England’s largest equine and canine show, this two-day event stands apart from many regional shows as a familyfriendly event with scores of consumer vendors, as well as a full schedule of informative seminars, demonstrations, horse and dog breeds on display, and entertainment for dog and horse enthusiasts.

Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $9 in advance; $10 day of show, free for children under 5. Information: www.cvexpo.org/EverythingEquine.html

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Sunday

Roland Pigeon and Friends Concert. All are invited to join Roland, family, friends and fellow musicians for an afternoon of a wide variety of country, folk and old-time fiddle music. Both young and older talent will be participating and offer a broad appeal to audiences of any age group.

Among the special guests, Rosie Newton, Neil Rossi, Eric George will be joining fellow country musicians from Roland’s past country bands. Refreshments will follow the entertainment. UCW White Church, Westford, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Information: 879-4028.

Spring Choral Concert. The University of

Vermont Concert Choir and Catamount Singers perform under the direction of Erin Grainger. The program will include the Vivaldi Magnificat and Mozart 6 Nocturnes. Free and open to the public.

UVM Music Recital Hall, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m.

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Monday

its weekly lunch at Covenant Church.

The menu will include baked ham au jus, creamy scalloped potatoes, whipped butternut squash, wheat roll and tropical fruit. 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 the executive director of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, John Killacky. Killacky will present a lecture entitled “Pivot Points in 20th Century Dance.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Tuesday

CVAA Community Senior Meal. Ray’s

Seafood, Essex Junction. 10:30 a.m. check in; 11 a.m. lunch. $5 suggested donation. Contact: 865-0360.

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Wednesday

Computer Systems Technology Advisory Board Meeting. Meeting will take place in the Computer Systems Technology Classroom Room D102. Center for Technology, Essex Junction, 8:15 a.m.

Information: 879-5559.

CVAA Community Senior Meal. Colchester

American Legion, formerly Pierre’s Restaurant. Turkey will be served.

10:30 a.m. check in; 11 a.m. lunch. $5 suggested donation. Contact: 865-0360.

Percussion Ensemble and African Drumming Concert.

The UVM

Percussion Ensemble and the African Drumming Ensemble present the final concert of the semester. Directed by Jeff Salisbury and Steve Ferraris. Free and open to the public. University of Vermont Southwick Ballroom, Burlington, 7:30 p.m.

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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.

Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their

imaginations with recycled crafts.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:15-5 p.m. Contact: 8657216.

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

CVAA Senior Lunch. CVAA will be hosting

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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.

Thursday

Woof! Dog Communication in the Human

World. Gold Star Dog Training will be hosting a fun, informative multimedia presentation intended to demystify dog communication, common dog-human misunderstandings, and explore how dogs and humans relate to each other.

Bayside Activity Center, Colchester, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15-$20. Contact Deb: deb@ goldstardog.com

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

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

Community Wellness Day. Practitioners offer

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

Contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 870-0361.

English As A Second Language Classes.

Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays.

Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/advanced.

Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Contact: 865-7211.

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.

Women’s Craft Group. Inventive females work 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.

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C alendar Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays.

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

Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junction

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

Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings

happen on the first Thursday of the month.

The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m.

Information: www.essexartleague.com.

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.

Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts

ages 50 and over, at the Essex Junction Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. New players are always welcome.

Free to members of EJSC, others pay $1 per day. Membership at EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age and older and

is $12 per year. Contact: 876-5087 or Lpioli@essex.org.

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 non-members. 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 organized 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

offers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over the age of 50. The session begins with a warm up, stretching exercises, then strength training using Hammer Strength equipment with guidance. The class ends with a relaxing stretch and cool down, and participants are welcome to use the cardio machines before or after if they

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Songs and Stories with Matthew. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. Funded by the Friends of Brownell Library. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m.

Oral History at Essex Junction Senior Center.

Storyteller Recille Hamrell presents a workshop to help aspiring storytellers learn about triggers for storytelling and how to shape their own stories.

Brownell Library, 1-2 p.m.

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. 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. Transportation available. Call Dawn Thursday by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit: 878-7622. Information: essexeatsout@gmail.com or www. essexeatsout.org.

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

Lego Club. Mondays. We have thousands of Legos for you to build awesome creations. Snacks will be provided. Essex Free Library, 3:30-5 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.

Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. Tuesdays.

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

Maggie’s Fiber Friday for Adults. Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room. She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if youÕ d like. If you wish to contact Maggie: 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.

Brownell Library, 6:30-8:30 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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 Digital Literacy for Seniors: E-Readers and Listen Up Vermont. The Essex Free Library will be hosting a series of informative programs to help local senior citizens develop new technology skills.

This week seniors will learn e-readers and Listen Up Vermont. Essex Free Library, 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 New England Ramble Dine and Discuss: Inventing Ethan Allen by John J. Duffy and H. Nicholas Muller, III. Discussion leader Ed Cashman.

Placing facts against myths, the authors reveal how Allen acquired and retained his iconic image, how the much-repeated legends composed after his death coincide with his life, why recollections of him are synonymous with the story of Vermont, and why some Vermonters still assign to Allen their own cherished and idealized values. Copies available at the Adult Circ. Desk. Let the book inspire your potluck fare. Library provides tableware, decaf coffee and water. Brownell Library, 6-8 p.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.

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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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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 Ò minecrafters.Ó Snacks will be provided. Essex Free Library, 3-5 p.m.

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

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

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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.

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Dungeons and Dragons. Embark upon imaginary adventures. Our Dungeon Master serves as the gameÕ s referee and storyteller. Grades 6 and up.

Brownell Library, 6-8:30 p.m.

Teen Movie. Free popcorn and drinks. Brownell Library, 6:30-8:34 p.m.

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Upcoming Events WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION. Vintage Inspired Marketplace will be hosting an exhibition of work by local watercolorist, Jane Brooks. The body of Brooks’ work is comprised of watercolors.

A medium not really suited to her style and technique, but the one she loves. The paintings featured are highly detailed and fine-tuned renderings of objects in still life. On display starting May 1 and continues through May 31. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 12-4 p.m.

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TRAVELERS IN POSTWAR EUROPE. Photographer H. A. Durfee, Jr. spent a long career in obstetrics and gynecology at Mary Fletcher Allen Health Care. Between 1951 and 1953, while practicing medicine at a U.S. Army Airbase in Germany he took more than 600 black-and-white images in the aftermath of World War II. A majority of the work remained unseen for more than 60 years, until 2014, when Durfee’s son began to print the negatives, bringing these images to view. The exhibit runs through June 28. Fleming Museum, UVM Campus, Burlington.

Gallery hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m.; Mondays, closed. Admission: $5 adults; $3 students and senior citizens; children under 6, free. Information: www.uvm. edu/~fleming.

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Higher Ground announced the show on Monday, and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. The show will take place in the grandstand at the Champlain Valley Exposition. Young will be playing with the band Promise of the Real, a Los Angeles-based rock group led by Lukas and Micah Nelson, whose father is legendary rock and country performer Willie Nelson.

Young and Promise of the Real are touring in support of a new album they co-created entitled, Ò The Monsanto Years.Ó It is scheduled for a June 16 release. Promise of the Real has performed with Willie Nelson and Young in the past. The bandÕ s

tour with Young is dubbed the Rebel Content Tour. More information is available at www.promiseofthereal. com.

The Essex Junction show will feature opening act Puss N Boots. The female trio consists of Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper, and focuses on country, Americana and rockabilly music. Ò This all-girl power trio delivers by singing their tails off and making people laugh like crazy,Ó according to a press release from Higher Ground.

Puss N Boots will be releasing its first album in July.

Tickets range from $35 to $75 and can be purchased at flynntix.org, by calling (802) 86-FLYNN, or in person at the Flynn Theater box office in Burlington.

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9 WHERE: Cham plain Valley Exposition G randstand, Essex Junctio n TICKETS: $35 to $75. Orde r online at flyn ntix.org, or call (802) 86-F LYNN. Every ticket purchased online will come with a choice of either a standard physical CD or standard digital copy of the album, Ò The Monsanto Years.Ó Visit www.highergroundmusic.com for more information.

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 cameraless 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 exhibition runs 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 Waskow’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 Waskow’s varied, eclectic interests. On display through May 30. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Burlington. Contact: 652-4505.

Upcoming Events “SHORT CUTS FROM A SHORT WOMAN.” On May 5, the Champlain Valley Quilt Guild will be hosting nationally known quilting teacher, fabric designer and author Debby Kratovil. This show will be bursting with tips, tricks, shortcuts and a variety of innovations. Kratovil will demonstrate traditional blocks made with non-traditional methods. With 25-35 quilts, she will show quick ways to create otherwise difficult blocks and finishing techniques. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Contact Janet: 846-7392 INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY. Join the Phoenix Bookstores in Essex and Burlington on May 2 as they celebrate this nationwide 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/ Neil Young, center, will play with the band Promise of the Real at the Champlain Valley Exposition on July 19.

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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 1 Main Street, Burlington. Information: www.essexartleague.com.

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For your wellbeing!

BALLROOM: BEGINNER WALTZ AND FOXTROT. $7/class if registering for entire session. Aspire Community Studio, 39 River Road, Essex Junction.

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Through EJRP. Register in person at 75 Maple St. or online at www.ejrp.org.

Is there a spring in your step?

Fight weeds Though weeds likely have not survived the winter that does not mean they won’t return once the weather starts to heat up. But as inevitable as weeds may seem, homeowners can take steps to prevent them from turning beautiful gardens into battlegrounds where plants, flowers and vegetables are pitted against unsightly and potentially harmful weeds.

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Initiate edging Edging is another task gardeners can begin as they get ready for the season. Edge plant and flower beds, but be sure to use a spade with a flat blade or an edger designed to edge flower beds. Such tools will cut deep enough so grass roots that may eventually grow into the flower bed are severed. Depending on how large a garden is, edging can be a time-consuming task, so getting a head start allows homeowners to spend more time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing.

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Clear debris One of the best things you can do for your garden as winter winds down is to clear it of debris. Winter can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with debris once spring arrives. Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost, and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter.

Clearing such debris likely won’t take long, but it’s a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again.

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Examine the soil Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or struggles. Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant.

Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies. This may require the help of a professional.

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Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season. Even if gardening season is still around the corner, completing the following projects can ensure your garden gets off on the right foot.

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When people become injured and are having pain, it is often related to the loss of the spring mechanism.

As stated in my prior columns, the ability to maintain symmetry and neutrality is critical to function. It is critical because it allows the coiling and uncoiling to occur about a vertical axis. When symmetry and neutrality are lost, adjacent segments start to move in the same direction. This disrupts the natural spring mechanism and creates strain on joints and muscles that now have to control this new compensatory pattern.

Visit www.transitionspt.com to see if you can spring, or if you are sprung. If you identify with any of the loss of coiling pictures, you will benefit from a patho-mechanical PT specialist to restore the spring in your step.

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Human movement and function is predicated on the ability to harness ground reaction forces in a spiraling and un-spiraling manner. Think about it as a spring mechanism.

When your foot hits the ground, the body coils around the hip which is loaded through the ground. At the same time, the torso uncoils in the opposite direction.

This is the physics of gait.

Coiling and uncoiling allows for the transference of potential energy Sean Fitzgerald of the stance leg that is coiled into kinetic energy of the uncoiling torso which is our drive train. This spring mechanism travels up the entire body in alternating spirals which allows us to walk but maintain a vertical and centered spine with eyes forward. The diagram below shows proper coiling of the body in left stance. When the right foot hits the ground, all of the arrows should change direction allowing for a reciprocal gait pattern.

Sean Fitzgerald, DPT PRC, is the owner of Transitions Physical Therapy in Essex Junction and Jericho. Look for a column by Transitions PT once a month. Learn more at www.transitionspt.com.

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SPORTS SHORTS Joe Gonillo

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appy spring vacation and I hope you are enjoying your time and the weather. TeamsÕ spring seasons are in full swing and most squads have games or contests this week. The NBA and NHL playoffs began last week. ItÕ s certainly a fun time to watch TV. The Boston Marathon was completed on Monday and PatriotÕ s Day always seems to fall during our break. The Hornets will be searching for a new boysÕ soccer coach in the fall.

The Hornets and Rebels battle on a line-out play on April 15 during a boys’ rugby game in South Burlington.

Ruck ’n‘ Roll Essex edged out by Rebels

By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter

The Hornet boysÕ rugby team took a strong 37-10 win in New York on April 11 over Glens Falls, but couldnÕ t match up when they faced South BurlingtonÕ s squad four days later.

Essex lost 7-17 to the Rebels on April 15 prior to the lady HornetÕ s game at 6:30 p.m.

Senior captains James Combs, Kevin Svarczkopf and Aaron Villemaire lead the 28-player squad. Fresh to the program are four first-years including Ethan Bruekner, Patrick Dahlgren, Isaac Johnson and Kevin Otto.

The boys wonÕ t play again until they host Saratoga on May 2.

LEFT: Hornet captain Aaron Villemaire carries the ball up field during Essex’s game on April 15 in South Burlington.

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Lacrosse The boysÕ lacrosse team traveled to Liverpool, New York for their annual team-bonding road trip Saturday afternoon. The Hornets played their best game in the history of the series, dropping an exciting 16-15 battle in the last half-minute. Just as a reminder, during some of their past championship runs, this game against Liverpool was the only one the lacrosse team lost the entire season. This year, Brendan Gleason, Teo Olsen, HammerinÕ Henry Adams and Kip Kelsey all recorded hat tricks for Essex. Andrew Lounsbury stopped 23 shots. They are 1-1 and hosted MMU on Wednesday. They will play at South Burlington next week. The JVs look to open versus the Cougars.

The girlsÕ lacrosse team fell in their season opener 16-8 to the Rice Green Knights. Goal scorers include Anna Olsen and Madison Corkum Ñ both had two. Macall Meslin, Cassidy Knight, Jordan Quackenbush and Lydia Parker scored one apiece. Not a great start, but they bounced back to defeat BFA 11-9 to even their record at 1-1. The JVs beat Rice 10-8. Both teams travel to South Burlington next week.

Baseball/Softball The baseball team lost a 12-8 decision in their 2015 opener. Southpaw Noah Baez whiffed seven batters in five innings in the circle. Jeremy LeClair scored twice and had an RBI double among his three hits. JoltinÕ Joey Robertson cranked out three hits with Jake Gaboriault powering an HR. Eli Baez had two RBIs in the loss. They play Rice and North Country this week. The JVs are 1-0 after a 10-9 win over MMU. The softball team beat MMU 5-3 behind the five-hit complete-game pitching of Allie Rutz, who struck out seven in the win. Makenna Thorne had two hits, including a triple, while Kristen Perkins added an RBI. They are 2-0 after a 13-4 win over Rutland. Emily Harvey belted a two-run double, Rutz went 3-for-3, with nine Ks. Jordan Appenzeller scored three runs, and Perkins knocked in three runs. They played Rice Tuesday during vacation and the Falcons later in the week. The JVs won 21-6 in a five-inning game.

Track and Field The track and field team opened up its 2015 season on Tuesday. With good weather came some good, first-meet performances. Madison Stephenson, of Hoagies fame, won the high hurdles and the long jump; Lucy Sopchak Ð 100m, Jessica Stowe 200m and 400m; Lindsey Gleason triple jump; Marisa Minadeo Ð low hurdles; Amanda Sinkewicz Ð discus, shot put, javelin; Abigail Evans Ð pole vault; Sad Hankey Ð first in the high jump; Peter Feehan Ð 800m and 1500m; Charlotte Murphy Ð 800m; Abby Trombley Ð 1500m, Emma Farrington Ð 3000m; Matt Davis Ð 3000m; Jeremy Jarvis Ð long jump; Chikelo Asanya Ð high jump. They were back in action on Wednesday at Essex High School for their annual Vocational Meet. They will host Richford, U-32, and Montpelier next Tuesday after the break. The Burlington High School Invite is also next week.

Hornet Tyhe Cooper carries the ball for Essex out of the scrum during their season opener in South Burlington on April 15.

PHOTO | JEANNE TRINKO MECHLER

Lady Hornets out-scrum Rebels

By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter The Lady Hornets strung together a terrific series to down South Burlington 43-5 during the Essex teamÕ s season opener last week. Ò Our match against South Burlington left me pleasantly surprised

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by the caliber of play I saw from kickoff to the final whistle,Õ Head Coach Amanda Eldridge said of her squad. Ò South Burlington is a formidable opponent, and we have only been practicing outside for a couple weeks.Ó Eldridge sang the praises of her trio of first-year players, including Evelyn Vinson, Bailey Gaskill and Morgan Bessette. Bessette had only a weekÕ s time to prepare as a scrumhalf prior to the match, the coach said. Ò I was very impressed with her ball aggression and her ability to get

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the ball out to our backs,Ó Eldridge said. Ò SheÕ s young, but she has natural rugby talent.Ó Eldridge said the teamÕ s roster has shrunk in numbers. This season, the girlsÕ rugby team is made up of 18 eligible players. She praised her veteran players for not only stepping up in their roles on the pitch, but by guiding the younger players as well. Ò Our motto this season is just perfect,Ó Eldridge said. Ò WeÕ re small,

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

4/23 EHS vs. NCU, 4:30 p.m.

4/27 EHS vs. Rutland, 4:30 p.m. (Baseball) 4/28 EHS @ Mount Abe, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis The boysÕ tennis team is off to a slick 3-0 start.

They beat Stowe 7-0 to break in their new courts and then bounced CVU 5-2. The girls are 2-1, splitting two matches last week. They dropped Stowe 6-1 then fell to the Red Hawks 7-0. Both teams are back in action next Tuesday versus Burlington.

Rugby GirlsÕ Rugby beat South Burlington 43-5. The boys are 1-1 after beating Glens Falls 37-10 and losing 17-7 to South Burlington.

– See RUGBY on page 2b

GIRLS’ LACROSSE

4/28 EHS @ Leddy Park, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE

BOYS’ TENNIS

4/29 EHS @ So. Burlington, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS

4/27 EHS @ Essex C.C., 3 p.m.

4/29 EHS @ VT National C.C., 3 p.m.

4/28 EHS vs. Burlington, 3:30 p.m.

4/28 EHS vs. Burlington, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ GOLF

– See SHORTS on page 2b

GIRLS’ GOLF

4/27 EHS @ Essex C.C., 3 p.m.

4/28 EHS @ Barre C.C., 3:15 p.m.

4/29 EHS @ VT National C.C., 3 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

4/28 EHS @ Essex, 3:15 p.m.

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S portS SHORTS from page 1b

Frisbee and Golf Ultimate Frisbee begins next week as does golf.

Shelburne All-Stars The Shelburne All-Stars are visiting Washington, DC this week and will stop over in Baltimore to catch the Orioles and the Red Sox. They are growing up way too fast.

Chili Challenge Congrats to Nicole Gillis for winning the Essex High School 2015 Chili Challenge. Doug Horne was second; Matt Steinke was third; Hillary Arthur and Charlie Burnett tied for fourth. Would have loved to have been a judge.

RUGBY from page 1b

but weÕ re mighty.Ó The final score was 43-5 with tries by rookies Bessette, Gaskill, and captain and second-row Anna Mechler. Back Meaghan Frank had two tries and center Caitria Sands had three, plus she completed four conversions.

Happy Birthday I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my nephew Hudson Stark. HeÕ s another of the Castleton Corner Trio and the boy is constant speed.

On the same day, Wednesday, my twin nieces Ñ Sydney and Madison Peet Ñ turned 12.

Ò IÕ m really proud of the girls and how we have started this season,Ó Eldridge said. Ò I am still recovering from a significant surgery that I had in January and the entire team, from the assistant coaches, to the managers, to the parents and players, have taken on additional responsibilities to allow me to return as coach. After watching the match on Wednesday, IÕ m really excited for what the rest of the season holds for us.Ó

Picard tastes Boston Beanpot EHS grad to play at Fenway

Adam Picard, 23, of Essex Junction, was part of the HornetsÕ 2008 and 2010 state championship baseball teams. As a pitcher and outfielder, he was named Vermont Gatorade Player of the Year in 2010 and DI Metro Player of the Year. On April 29, the UMass Amherst red-shirt senior will step into the Red Sox outfield, batterÕ s box and dugout during the 2015 Boston Beanpot tournament final.

In the tournament opener, UMass Amherst shared the diamond with Harvard. The booming three-run HR knocked out by Picard elated the Minutemen. UMass Amherst went on to take a 6-5 win over Harvard.

Picard and the UMass Amherst baseball team will face the Boston College Eagles in the Beanpot final. Ñ Joe Cardello

Adam Picard will play at Fenway Park on April 29 with the UMass Amherst baseball team during the Boston Beanpot.

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Hornets corral Cougars in seven

By JOE CARDELLO The Essex Reporter

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Caitria Sands managed to evade this tackle and score a try. Sands scored three tries for the match and kicked four points after.

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Hornet Allie Rutz threw from the rubber for all seven innings on April 16 when the Essex softball team hosted the Cougars.

With two outs in the top of the seventh, MMU strung together a quick three runs, but was unable to match the HornetsÕ fiverun total. Ò As a coaching staff, we have been preaching continual improvement throughout the year and we did play better this game than we did our first,Ó said head coach Randall Wells. Ò All of our players and coaches know we can and will play

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better. It was a nice win against a good team from MMU who will win a lot of games this year.Ó Wells explained that his 13-player team has surprised him with their offensive prowess.

He praised their focus and accuracy in the batterÕ s box. Ò Something that has not surprised us this year is the dominance and effectiveness of junior co-caption Ali Rutz in the circle,Ó Wells said. Ò She was last yearÕ s First Team All-Metro pitcher and she was told before the season started that she will have to carry us until we can get the nine new varsity players up to speed. Rutz has done that and more.Ó Rutz collected seven

strikeouts and allowed only five hits in her tenure on the mound and notched a single in the first inning to aid in the three-run inning.

Emily Harvey blasted a double in the fourth and drove in Makenna Thorne who tripled before her. In the fifth inning, Victoria Bean slapped a double and was driven home to put the Hornets up 5-0.

The Cougars slipped in three runs in the final inning and loaded the bases before a third out neutralized the dangerous situation.

On Tuesday, the Hornets faced a strong team from Rice Memorial and will host North Country today, April 23.

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S choolS FMS students enraptured by raptors

FMS

On Wednesday, April 8, the Vermont Institute of Science (VINS) visited the fourth grade at Founders Memorial School. VINS is a nonprofit, membersupported, environmental education, research and avian rehabilitation organization headquartered at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee.

Students from David PowellÕ s class

were treated to a visit from three live raptors that have been rehabilitated by VINS. The students saw a red-tailed hawk, an American kestrel, and Barred owl. Students learned about the diets, life span and physical features of the raptors during the visit.

PowellÕ s class also had the opportunity to examine talons, wings and bones from

the VINS. collection. The students were excited to view the live raptors and enjoyed the learning opportunity. The encounter took place in the FMS Learning Center,

and four additional classes enjoyed the experience. Ñ Submitted by Dave Powell

FMS students from David Powell’s class are entertained by representatives of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science as they show the students raptors that have been through rehabilitation.

PHOTO | WENDY COBB

Hiawatha Third Grade MultiCultural Fine Arts Sharing Evening Hiawatha third-graders did a wonderful job on their Multi-Cultural Fine Arts Sharing Evening on March 31. They shared artwork, songs and dances from Africa, Mexico, China, Jamaica, Israel and America. With instrumental accompaniments and several songs in two parts, along with amazing masks, dragons and patterns, they showed their musicianship as well as their artistic abilities. Bravo to the Hiawatha third-graders.

PTO Update A Hiawatha Pancake Dinner will be held on May 1 from 5:30-7:15 p.m. (last service for food is at 7:15 p.m.). Volunteers and donations are needed. If you can help, please contact rhutton@ccsuvt.org. Thank you. The next PTO meeting is May 5 at 6:30 p.m.

ADL Agenda From Principal Laurie Singer

STEM in the Library In celebration of School Library Month, Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Blair offered engineering challenges during the month of April. Students came down to the library in small groups and solved problems involving paper structures, handmade musical instruments, and aluminum foil boats that took on weight (pennies).

Lots of thinking and teamwork was evident, and it was a lot of fun.

Reminders

ABOVE: To celebrate School Library Month, students visited the library and solved problems involving paper structures, handmade musical instruments and aluminum foil boats.

BELOW: Hiawatha third-graders sang songs and performed dances from Africa, Mexico, China, Jamaica, Israel and America at the March 31 Multi-Cultural Arts Sharing event.

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• Green Mountain Sing in May, please call office for details.

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ItÕ s so nice to see the sun out and the temperatures warming up. ItÕ s also that time of year when our mode of transportation to school changes to bikes, scooters and skateboards and the way we dress changes to accommodate the warmer temperatures. Please remind your students to wear helmets and get off their bikes/scooters/skateboards to cross streets at the crosswalks. This is the law. Students are also supposed to be walking those bikes once they get to the sidewalks leading up to school. For our dress code, please check to be sure shorts, dresses, and skirts meet our requirements as stated in our handbook (which can be found on our website and www.ccsuvt.org/ adl). Clothing that almost meets these requirements is acceptable if biker shorts or leggings are worn underneath the item. Shirts and blouses also need to meet the requirements listed in our handbook, mostly having to do with them being not too low cut and that straps to undergarments are visible. We do have some clothing here to lend students if need be, but our preference is that students come to school properly attired. Thanks for your help with these two issues.

GrandfriendÕ s Breakfast

our school website at www. ccsuvt.org/hiawatha or contact Amanda Stevens at 878-1384 or Tom Bochanski

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The annual GrandfriendsÕ Breakfast, sponsored by the ADL Peer Leadership, will be held on April 30 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. If you are a resident of Essex, and particularly if you have a grandchild in the school, we would love to have you join us. A light breakfast will be served and you will be entertained by student musicians. We look forward to having you attend and would ask that you contact the office at 878-1388 if you plan to join us. Thank you and we hope to see you there.

District Jazz Night On May 5, the District Jazz Night will take place at Essex High School beginning at 7 p.m. Students from Jazz Band programs in Essex Middle School, A.D. Lawton School and Essex High School will perform.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy an evening of jazz music performed by our local musicians.

K i n d e r g a r t e n registration is now open.

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Upcoming events Wednesday, May 6 WHAT: After School 5th Grade Language Exploration WHERE: Founders Memorial School WHEN: 3-4 p.m.

Monday, April 27 WHAT: RED Study Meeting WHERE: Essex High School Library WHEN: 6:30-9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28 WHAT: School Board Meeting WHERE: Founders Memorial School Library WHEN: 7– 9 p.m.

EMS sixth-grade students Redwan Nsame, Courtney Himes and Christina McKivergan work with Doug Dunbebin of RETN on a public service announcement as part of the Kiva Team Service Learning unit.

Thursday, May 7 WHAT: Kiva Empty Bowl Event WHERE: Essex Middle School WHEN: 5-8 p.m.

WHAT: Puppets in Education Shows WHERE: Essex Elementary School WHEN: Kindergarten-9:30-10 a.m., 2nd-10:1511:15 a.m., and 1st-12-1 p.m.

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CTE The Cosmetology Program at CTE has been partnering with Mansfield Place and the VNA Adult Day program at Falcon Manor this school year to provide clients with manicure services. The Cosmetology Program is a Vermont State Licensed School of Cosmetology Arts and Science regulated by the Vermont State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. A high school diploma and 1,500 clock hours in a School of Cosmetology are required for candidates to become eligible for the cosmetology

WHAT: FMS Chorus Concert WHERE: Founders Memorial School WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

licensing examination. At CTE, this takes two school years to achieve.

This program includes applied academics as well and cosmetology theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on Ô worker traitsÕ including customer relations, interpersonal communication, teamwork, initiative, reliability, professionalism, attire and other workplace readiness skills.

By partnering with Mansfield Place and Falcon Manor, our firstyear cosmetology students are able to apply their newly honed skills. These

career work experiences also afford students the opportunity to practice their customer service skills while interacting with clients and offering them a complimentary manicure service.

Our Cosmetology II program operates a lab school/salon that is open to the public, where our students provide a wide range of cosmetology services.

To learn more about the CTE Cosmetology program, please visit our salon or read more here: http://www.ccsuvt.org/cte/ programs/cosmetology/

The CTE Cosmetology I students provide manicure services to VNA Adult Day clients at Falcon Manor in Williston, supervised by instructor Audra Pecor.

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Wednesday, April 29 WHAT: After School 5th Grade Language Exploration WHERE: Founders Memorial School WHEN: 3-4 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 13 WHAT: EMS Chorus Concert WHERE: Essex Middle School WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Thanks to the support of the PTO, students at Essex Elementary School were treated to a performance of “Bully! For the Big Pigs.” Master puppeteers Dan Baginski and Barbara Paulson of the No Strings Marionette Company mesmerized the children with their exquisite handmade marionettes and magical scenery in a familiar folktale with a twist.

PHOTO | CAROL SCRIMGEOR

This Week: General writing

By Audrey dAWson Grade 10, Essex High School For my mom I lie on my back as grass, brittle from snow’s oppression, flakes off and clings to me.

My hands are tucked into my pockets, because although the cold has meandered away, it whistles back at my bare skin, gifting me with some pre-spring shivers.

This field is lit by a steaming slice of sun; the dove across the road soothes me, the chubby robins hop away, and the red-winged blackbird trills from the tree above me.

My eyes struggle to see only the clean magnificent blue slate, but then I see two specks of white glide above, two birds.

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WHAT: FMS Chorus Concert WHERE: Founders Memorial School WHEN: 8:45-9:45 a.m.

There is a silent, white outline of a plane.

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Way above me.

Yet, closer, the happy red-winged smudge remains, calling from that tree with no buds, as the sun catches the red on its wings and throws it to me.

The plane glides away and I am still.

I am watching the silhouette reach out and trill again.

The next call is higher pitched.

But all the same, even here, the red-winged blackbird’s call rings out – and this is our stolen time together.

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2015 Summer camp options abound Summer camp is a beloved tradition in many families. Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in three-legged sack races.

Parents looking for the right summer camp for their kids will soon discover there are various types of summer camps, each offering youngsters something different. The following are some of the summer camp options parents can expect to encounter as they search for the right camper for their kids.

Day camp

Day camps are not overnight camps, which means kids will return home each night rather than sleep over at camp.

Day camps typically offer many of the activities people have come to associate with camps, including crafts, sports and even day-trips to experience local culture or attractions. Many day camps are co-ed, and counselors typically live within the community.

Faith-based camp

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Sports camps

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Family camps

Family camps are opportunities for the whole family to enjoy the summer camp experience. Family camps typically tailor their activities around tasks families can complete together, with counselors providing assistance when itÕ s needed. Family camps may be faith-based or secular, and families typically stay overnight, sleeping in facilities on the campsites or in lodging away from home.

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2015 It’s not easy being green Whether a child makes his home in the heart of the city or the fields of the heartland, daily life can make getting Ò back to natureÓ hard for any family. Yet experiencing the outdoors helps children gain enhanced abilities to learn, lead, and experience contentment, as well as gain a lifelong interest in caring for planet earth.

Parents who want to be sure their kids know a toad from a frog and a catfish from a crawfish donÕ t need to go it alone. Camp programs are among the very best ways for children to get to know first-hand a very important family member Ñ Mother Nature.

Interrelationships Plants and animals live in communities that meet their special needs, and are connected through a Ò web of life.Ó To make

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Spending time in the outdoors can relieve stress, improve health, and it results in people learning to care. When we care, we act differently. WeÕ re in charge of our own actions first, which can positively change our family, our community and our nation.

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The decisions we make everyday have lasting consequences. We can all learn to reduce, reuse, and recycle our natural resources. When we understand the responsibility we have to each other, and to the living things around us, we can rethink old problems and create new solutions.

Energy The sun is the source of energy for all living things. Green plants (Producers) turn some of that energy into food, some of which is then used by animals (consumers); which can eventually be broken down for use again (by decomposers). We also

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2015 The bottom line about camp costs Parents know that camp is an experience that will last a lifetime.

However, they may worry about the cost, especially if there is more than one camp-aged child in the house. The good news for parents is that there is a camp for just about every budget. While fees to attend camp vary, they can range from $75 to over $650 per week for American Camp Association-accredited resident and day camps.

Parents may also reduce the costs by asking the right questions. When talking with the camp director, parents should ask the following:

do not refund at all. Most camps will ask for a small non-refundable deposit at the time of application, which may or may not go toward the cost of tuition.

It is important to know the refund policy before you send any money.

Q: What is the refund policy?

Refund policies vary greatly from camp to camp. Some refund for illness only, some will give a total refund prior to certain date, and some

Q: What is included in the tuition?

Day camps will typically include transportation as part of their tuition. Resident camps may offer limited transportation, such as

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a van ride from a major local train station. Other amenities to ask about are fees for special programs and trips, laundry service, camp canteen, special equipment that is required and service organization membership. Also, ask the camp director if it is appropriate to send spending money with your child.

Q: Is there financial assistance available?

Many camps offer camperships, which is a partial or total subsidy of the tuition costs, but parents need to ask if they are available. Although they are usually awarded based on need, don not assume that you make too much to qualify. It is important to apply early.

Q: Are special discounts available?

Often, camps will offer special discounts for such things as early registration, full-season enrollment, and enrollment of multiple family members. If more than one special discount applies, parents may only be able to take advantage of one.

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The Heartworks Summer Camps are summer day camp programs for children ages two through five. The summer programs have a relaxed summer camp feeling incorpora�ng nature explora�on, water play, camp songs, movement ac�vi�es, as well as a learning component with hands-on ac�vi�es connected to a weekly theme. * Infant/Toddler (six weeks - 23 months) Summer Camps are offered at the Shelburne Commons loca�on.

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For elementary students who have completed Kindergarten through age eleven. Students will engage in hands-on ac�vi�es to deepen their learning and understanding of each camp theme. In addi�on, students will have plenty of outside �me, hiking and exploring on Shelburne Farms as well as incorpora�ng the Farm into their studies.

JUNE 22 - AUG 21 week by week Ages 6-14

Q. My child still wears diapers/pull-ups . . . Can he/she attend?

A. Yes. Although we serve lunch and snacks daily, you have the option of bringing a lunch. (Please be sure food brought from home is full of healthy choices as that is what we serve. Also, be sure to inform us of any allergy or food restrictions your child may have so we can prepare accordingly.)

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Q. Is Regal Gymnastics a NUT FREE facility?

A. No.

Q. My child still naps. Is there a nap time?

A. No, however there will be time for children to cool down in our air-conditioned facility & enjoy quiet reading, coloring, etc. Staff will decide on a daily/individual basis when this time is needed . . . Summer can be hot and exploration can often be exhausting!

Q. What should my child bring to Discovery Camp?

A. Please have your child bring a backpack EACH DAY with the following items: water bottle, a set of extra clothes (science can be messy!), sunscreen, swimsuit & towel for outdoor water play. Be sure to LABEL all items!

Q. Can you tell me about the Discovery Camp Counselors?

A. Our camp counselors will consist of our current Balancing Act Enrichment Center teachers as well as trained Regal Gymnastics Academy staff/coaches. All counselors have experience with early learners. Staff are infant/child CPR & first aid certified.

Q. Is aftercare only for 3-7 year olds? Does it follow the science camp themes?

A. No. Aftercare is a less structured time for children to play until pick up. This time may also include older campers (ages 7 - 14) from RegalÕ s Gymnastics Camp.

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Q. Can I sign up for individual days of camp?

A. No . . . Discovery Adventure Campers have the option to attend a 3 day M-W-F week or 5 day week.

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A. No. All children must be potty trained to attend this camp. (However, we are aware that children at this age still have occasional accidents, so a change of clothing is recommended.)

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2015 Themes - (Entering grade 1 - age 8) Treasures of the Sea, Our Five Senses on the Farm, Art and the Farm, Author Study. (Ages 8-11) Take Flight, Wind and Solar Energy, W.O.W Science, Hiking on the Farm: How Far Frequently Can YouAsked Go?Questions

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COCOA ANGEL FOOD CAKE Ingredients 3 tbsp Dutch process cocoa 1 cup bleached all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups sugar 1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12 large eggs) ¼ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325. Mix flour with ¾ cup of sugar and sift 3 times. Add cocoa to flour mixture and sift again. In a separate bowl, add remaining sugar. Using a standing mixer with the whisk attachment, mix salt and egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla and continue to whip egg white mixture until soft peaks form. Turn speed to medium-high and slowly add the sugar from the small bowl. Continue whipping until soft glossy peaks form.

2. Sift one-third of the flour mixture over the egg white and gently fold in with a spatula. Continue folding one-third of the flour mixture into the egg whites until all of the flour mixture has been folded in. Pour batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan.

Fundraising that’s easy as pie Dave Landers, professor of psychology and the Saint Michael’s faculty athletics representative, wears his pie with pride during a Make-A-Wish fundraising event on Saturday.

The St. Michael’s College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee held its second annual Pie Your Professor event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Saturday during halftime of the 1 p.m. women’s lacrosse contest at Duffy Field.

For the second straight year, Jon Milazzo, coordinator of athletic equipment and game operations, was the “winner” – but all four lucky staff participants got a pie in the face.

The advisory committee collected nearly $200 with the event, which will be added to the nearly $1,000 raised on April 13 through a 5K fun run and walk.

NCAA Division II is a national sponsor of Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

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