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Against all odds Man shares story of survival

By ColIN FlaNDErS The Essex Reporter Lying beneath a hefty mattress, Michael Bukanc’s earliest memory is silence, interrupted only by the clatter of boots and piercing shouts from the street below. “Achtung! Achtung!” yelled Nazi soldiers. “Attention” in German, the command was followed by clear instructions: Anyone inside would be shot on sight. The date was March 28, 1944. And although Bukanc was a month shy of his fifth birthday, he understood his task. “The one message I always got was be very quiet when I was hidden. ‘You cannot make a sound. You can’t sneeze. You can’t cough,” Bukanc recalled being told. The memory is simply one of many in what Bukanc, who turns 77 next Thursday, refers to as his “hidden” childhood as a Holocaust survivor. He’s shared these experiences with local colleges and schools, like Albert D. Lawton, where he spoke Tuesday to

culminate the school library’s month of Holocaust book talks. Bukanc’s story relies on two main sources: his father, Isaac, who relayed his memories during a recorded conversation in 1986, and his own recall of being 4-and-a-half years old. His personal narrative is often used as a supplement to the schools’ book and film studies. “It puts a human face to what’s going on. It’s not just a fiction you’re reading; you can really tell them a first-hand account of what it was like,” he said last week. Bukanc believes this is critical to ensuring the horrific events are not lost over time. “It’s easy to forget,” he said.

A new home

Born in 1941, Bukanc spent his early years with his family in Kovno, the Jewish name for Kanuas, a small Lithuanian town that 40,000 Jews called home in the 1930s. When the Soviet Union occupied

Lithuania in June 1940, many Lithuanians blamed Jews — the result of mass dissemination of antiSemitic literature by the Lithuanian Activist Front. In 1941, the Germans invaded, and within six months, the Nazis and their local collaborators murdered half of all Jews in Kovno, including Bukanc’s grandparents. On a single day, more than 9,000 Kovno Jews were shot, according to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Those who remained were segregated in ghettos. In autumn 1943, the Germans began sending those unfit for work, including the elderly and children, to Auschwitz. Bukanc’s father knew they were running out of time. Isaac and his brothers concocted a plan to smuggle his son out of the ghetto by stashing him in a potato sack on a boat transporting garbage. They bribed various German guards along the way, explaining the sack was filled

– See HOLOCAUST on page 3

holocaust survivor Michael bukanc, 77, of south burlington, holds a picture of his family: L to R: Vera, a woman who helped him escape from nazi-occupied Lithuania; his adoptive mother, stasia; father, isaac, and a young Michael. Photo | CoLin FLAnDeRs

Paving proceeds, partially

Railroad Rec path ready to go; connector delayed By JaSoN STarr The Essex Reporter This will be an active summer of walking and driving improvements around Five Corners. But the comprehensive infrastructure overhaul Essex Junction officials had hoped would happen all at once this construction season is not coming together as planned. Some projects have been postponed until at least next year. Here’s a status report on the road, sidewalk and path projects planned around the village.

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students at essex's Center for technology are pictured in their classrooms on tuesday.

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Tech center bill questions status quo By ColIN FlaNDErS The Essex Reporter As the waves of Act 46 continue to reverberate in school districts around the state, some legislators have their sights set another facet of the Vermont education system: career and technical education centers. A bill introduced by the House Education Committee proposed reviewing the governance and funding models for the state’s CTE centers to better accommodate students and school districts. CTE directors statewide were concerned with the bill’s wording, which seemed to imply a shift of CTE governance to Vermont state colleges

was inevitable. David Sharpe, education committee chairman, admitted the bill started the conversation off on the “wrong foot,” and “distorted the conversation in a way that wasn’t helpful.” With no consensus on how to move forward this legislative session, the bill is stalled in its tracks. Nonetheless, Sharpe said the conversation is becoming increasingly relevant. “We have businesses that, because of our low unemployment rate, are struggling to find workers that are sufficiently trained to take positions in their companies. They’re asking for better tech education,” Sharpe said. Which begs the question: What’s

wrong with the status quo? Several plague technical education centers, Sharpe said, beginning with the current tuition-based funding model, which bills districts per student sent to CTEs. Essex’s Center for Technology is Vermont’s biggest CTE, largely populated by Essex High School students. The sending district pays about half of the center’s $16,750 tuition, while the other half is covered by state aid. Relying on tuition as a major funding source makes enrollment numbers vital. These figures are based on a sixsemester average, or three years of

– See TECH on page 10

Immigrants naturalized at Essex High School By SaBrINa lIGuorI For The Essex Reporter Last week, the United States gained 49 citizens by way of a naturalization ceremony at Essex High School. Immigrants from 28 different countries took the Oath of Allegiance on Thursday, April 21 in the EHS auditorium. “I came to America for a fresh start,” said Naira Hagopian of Armenia. “My country has been going through some really rough times.” Hagopian said she already feels like she has a political voice that is not only heard, but listened to. “I feel like I can change the world,” she said, noting she is especially excited to vote for the first time. She already knows who has her vote for president: Vermont’s own Sen. Bernie Sanders. Before the ceremony, sentiments of nervousness and excitement were tangible in the air of the packed auditorium. Bankruptcy Judge Colleen Brown had the honor of administering the oath, which swore these immigrants into official U.S. citizenship. “In the court cases I handle, someone always leaves unhappy,” Brown said. “In naturalization ceremonies, everyone leaves happy. That’s the best part.”

– See PAVING on page 5

A rec path along the railroad tracks from Central to north streets is slated for construction this summer. Photo | JAson stARR

Rec merger talks progress By ColIN FlaNDErS The Essex Reporter

Like many others at the ceremony, Suguna Kanagala emigrated from India for her family. “My children are here, so I want to be with them,” she said.

The study committee tasked with exploring different ways to provide recreation services to the town and village of Essex received its first in-depth look at the possible governance models during a meeting Monday night. Currently, the Prudential Committee, the board that oversees the village school district, regulates the village recreation and parks department. When the EssexWestford unified school district begins operation on July 1, 2017, the Prudential Committee will cease to exist, orphaning the village rec department. The committee received 90 minutes of presentations spelling out its options. If the committee decides it’s best for the town and village to continue providing recreation services separately, Essex Junction’s recreation and parks department could be placed under the oversight of the village board of trustees or the unified school district. A recommendation to merge the two departments could move forward with four options: by establishing an interlocal contract, by creating a union municipal district, by placing oversight under the unified school district or by placing the selectboard in charge. Besides noting the committee wishes to avoid a nonprofit model for either path, Monday’s meeting provided little consensus on the next direction. As Essex continues its shared services initiative, perhaps the most interesting discussion came during a brief presentation by joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel and village president George Tyler. Tyler said though the village could imagine overseeing the department, it will likely look to discuss the possibility

– See NATURALIZATION on page 2

– See REC on page 3

new Americans take the oath of Allegiance at naturalization ceremony thursday at ehs. Photo | sAbRinA LiGuoRi

Before she administered the oath, Brown compared the United States to a collage: diverse, unique, wholesome and beautiful. State Rep. Linda Myers (R-Chittenden 8-1) also addressed the soon-to-be-citizens.

Happening: railroad track rec path Loitering and drug use around the railroad tracks between Central and North streets is one of the main motivators behind the past several years’ downtown revitalization efforts. The corridor is a de facto cut-through for students between Essex High School and Five Corners. It’s also an area – adjacent to the train/bus station on Railroad Avenue – where residents report finding discarded drug


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NaTuralIzaTIoN from page 1

German immigrant Rosemarie Nichols decided to apply for citizenship – a process that took her six months – after moving many times with her husband in the service. She feels the United States is the best place in the world, particularly Vermont.

“I feel wonderful,” she said. “I’ve waited 43 years to do this. “This is my home,” Nichols continued, indicating the flag in her hand that proclaimed, ‘I Heart America.’ “I’ve felt like an American since the day I got here.” She still remembers

that exact day: May 11, 1972. Naturalization ceremonies like this one occur in Vermont once or twice a month in locations like schools, the Shelburne Museum, Ethan Allen Homestead, the State House and more. According to the U.S.

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Citizen and Immigration Services, approximately 680,000 immigrants are naturalized each year. Before that, applicants must fill out an extensive amount of paperwork, have an official interview with USCIS and score at least 60 percent on a quiz proving their political awareness. At the end of last week’s ceremony, all 49 new Americans recited the Pledge of Allegiance for the first time as citizens. Each smile was as bright as the flag posed on the corner of the stage.

Right: suguna Kanagala of india is pictured at the naturalization ceremony at essex high school on April 21. below: the essex high school auditorium was packed for a naturalization ceremony during which 49 people became new Americans on April 21.

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with blankets to be sold for food. After his arrival, two Lithuanian women, Vera and Stasia, whisked Bukanc away. The 4-year-old didn’t fully understand; when the women left the room to prepare him a bath, he dressed himself quickly to leave, placing the wrong shoes on his feet. “That’s when they sat me down and explained to me, this is going to be my new home,” Bukanc said.

Danger remains

Thus, two days after the Germans’ sweep, Bukanc was free. It was the last time he’d see his mother, Rachel, who was later killed at Stutthof, a Polish concentration camp. Isaac was placed on work detail in Dachau, a German concentration camp, alongside his uncle, Yasha, who died of pneumonia after being forced to shower and stand outside during the cold German winter. Shortly after Bukanc’s escape, Nazi soldiers tortured the ghetto’s police force in search of children’s hideouts. Bukanc’s uncle, Lazer, was police chief at the time and was killed alongside his officers and their families. Not one officer leaked information, Bukanc said. Free from the ghetto, Bukanc and his caretakers weren’t free from danger. Betrayals in Lithuania were common, he

“I was rescued, and am I worth it?” Michael Bukanc

said, making the women wary. They decided it was best to leave and start anew, setting their sights on Lindau, a German resort town where Bukanc’s appearance — dark, curly hair above a somewhat tanned face — wouldn’t stand out. Once there, Vera enrolled Bukanc into a German preschool run by nuns. He was taught to never discuss his Jewish heritage and to never use the bathroom around others (at the time, only Jewish boys were circumcised.) Nazi officials would occasionally gather the boys to inspect for this trait. Although Vera and Stasia never told the school Bukanc was Jewish, the nuns hid him during these roundups. The three lived there until the Americans liberated Dachau in 1945. Not long after, Vera and Stasia introduced Bukanc to “a family friend” who would now stay with them.

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A month later, Bukanc was told the man was his father. The boy struggled with the revelation. The man looked like “a scarecrow in a suit,” Bukanc said, and bore little resemblance to the man who smuggled him from the ghetto a year prior, as Isaac now weighed less than 100 pounds.

Starting over

Slowly, Michael and Isaac rebuilt their lives. Since Bukanc didn’t want to leave Vera, she and Isaac eventually decided to wed. They had a good marriage, Bukanc said, until Vera died in 1958 from lung cancer. The family moved to Lewiston, Maine by way of New York City in 1949, where Isaac was hired at a Jewish factory. He died in August 1994 at age 82. Bukanc would attend the University of Maine before getting his masters in social work from Brandeis University. After 14 years in the field, he opened a private psychotherapy practice, from which he retired in 2006. During this time, Bukanc met his wife, Stella, and in 1968, they moved to Essex Junction, where they lived for 32 years before relocating to South Burlington. They’ve been married for 48-and-a-half years and have two daughters: Katherine, a physical therapist in Los Angeles, and Rachel, associate dean at Williams College. With the middle name Vera, Rachel bears 1731 Alarm on David Dr 1753 Suspicious on Gauthier Dr 2021 Traffic Offense on Browns River Rd 2235 Noise Complaint on Carmichael St 2312 Motor Vehicle Complaint on I289 Thursday 0125 DUI on Colchester Rd 0619 Alarm on Osgood Hill Rd 0638 Alarm on Prescott St 1058 Suspicious on Prospect St 1103 Alarm on Browns River Rd 1220 Assisted Rescue on Pearl St 1435 Alarm on Lincoln St 1446 Noise Complaint on Gaines Ct 1510 Juvenile Problem on Maple St 1630 911 Hang-up on Maple St 1713 Found Prop on Commonwealth Ave 1730 Disabled Vehicle on Pinecrest Dr 1747 Phone Problem on Susie Wilson Rd 1755 Fraud on Sage Cir

FriendCHIPS Mentoring Pair of the Month April’s Mentor Pair of the Month is Raiden Davis and Mark Andrews. Raiden is a third-grader at Founders Memorial School, and Mark Andrews is the superintendent of Essex Town School District. What’s the best thing about having a mentor? Raiden Davis: They can do lots of fun stuff with you, like when we go to the library and look at some cool sites or just look at the books. What has surprised you the most about being a mentor? Mark Andrews: What I’m not surprised about is how I am always impressed at how much fun it is to be with young people and how much information they have about our world today. What does surprise me is my mentee this year has turned 9, and he has so much knowledge about the world and specific books. He’s so smart and knows about some authors in science fiction, and that is just amazing. What’re some things you enjoy doing together? MA: I just like the time to sit down and talk, not feeling any pressure of having to get things done immediately. RD: Reading books. MA: Yes, and I noticed when we were at ECHO how interested he was in the sea world, and I asked if he had gone fishing. In the spring we could go outside and get to do whatever interests us both. Do you two have a favorite memory that you’d like to share? RD: Today is pretty good even though it’s not even over yet. MA: My favorite memory is when we first met and sat down at the library and how good he was at the puzzle.

Mentor Pair of the Month Raiden Davis, left, and Mark Andrews.

That was a really fond memory because I was so amazed at how he was putting the pieces together so quickly, and I was struggling to even find one piece to fit. Join FriendCHIPS May 14 as the group runs to raise awareness about the powerful impacts of mentoring in its 2nd Annual 5K race/walk for mentoring. There will be food, prizes and fun. Visit www.essexchips.org/ friendchips5k for more information.

the namesakes of Bukanc’s two mothers, he said. Bukanc first believed he simply fell into a helping profession, but years later, he realized there laid a deeper connection. “Here I was, this kid very well programmed to be quiet,” he said, which proved to be a stark contrast to his role as a therapist. “My focus was to help people become advocates — to speak up and take care of themselves through becoming more aware, more willing to take chances,” Bukanc said. Despite his childhood lessons in silence, Bukanc seems to have mastered the art of storytelling, peppering details between broad strokes. He occasionally leans forward during tense moments, lowering his voice to match the gravity of the situation. The story of his rescue displays the sheer lengths others went to ensure his safety, conjuring a struggle most survivors face. On one hand, he was given life, but with this a gift comes a somber responsibility. “I was rescued, and am I worth it? That’s the dynamic we all just have to live with and do the best we can in dealing with. You can’t avoid it,” Bukanc said. And despite the harrowing experience that was his first memory, Bukanc is committed to ensuring that story lives on. It’s hard to imagine a more meaningful task.

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from page 1 of consolidating the two departments. To help the committee imagine what a joint department might look like, Scheidel laid out two financial scenarios. He first described how the services are currently financed and highlighted the tax burden for each. The Essex Town Parks and Recreation department’s fiscal year 2017 budget is $1.3 million; $727,000 is raised through taxes. For the owner of a $280,000 home, this amounts to $81 on a tax bill. Comparatively, Essex Junction maintains a $2.35 million budget, and $745,000 must be raised by taxes, costing the owner of the same valued home $190 annually. Since village residents pay taxes in the town, the total cost for recreation services is $271. Scheidel then walked through a scenario in which the town and village departments combined their budgets, and costs were split evenly between residents. This would result in the the owner of a $280,000 home in both the village and the town paying $164 in taxes — a $107 savings for village residents compared to an $83 increase for town residents. The group will further explore these options in the coming weeks with a tentative July deadline for a final recommendation.

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opinion & community Perspective

Letter to the Editor

Earth Day heroes By Deb Markowitz Secretary, Vt. Agency of Natural Resources

Every Earth Day, I take time to reflect on the importance of the work we do at the Agency of Natural Resources and how much I appreciate the passion and commitment of our over 600 employees. At ANR, our work to protect the environment is not just a job -- it also provides a life of meaning and purpose. We love Vermont and its great outdoors, so we work together to make sure we protect Vermont’s beauty, health and heritage. We conserve state lands. We ensure our soil, air and water are clean. We make it easier for Vermonters to get outside to hunt, fish and recreate. And we plan carefully for a future that reduces our contributions to climate change and prepares us for its impacts. Whenever I meet with other environmental leaders from across the country, I am reminded of how lucky I am to be working on environmental issues in a state that defines itself, in part, by our connection to nature. A recent public opinion survey confirms that the Green Mountain State is filled with people who care about the environment. Nine out of 10 surveyed Vermonters believe open space is essential to their quality of life. The vast majority are active outdoors, viewing wildlife (81 percent), birdwatching (55 percent), hiking (61 percent), camping (36 percent), fishing (37 percent), visiting state or national parks (63 percent), biking (37 percent), paddling (40 percent), boating (27 percent) and hunting (24 percent). This love of the outdoors translates into broad support for environmental protection. Eighty-five percent of Vermonters strongly agree (and 13 percent moderately agree) that “knowing Vermont’s native fish and wildlife populations are healthy and surviving well is very important to me, even if I don’t get to see them.” Eightyone percent of Vermonters strongly agree (and 15 percent moderately agree) that “threatened and endangered species must be protected.” Vermonters also recognize the significant environmental challenges we face, including global climate change (64 percent), the spread of invasive species (71 percent), forest and habitat fragmentation (46 percent) and the loss of Vermont’s scenic landscape (41 percent). Vermonters also support reasonable regulation that protects our natural resources. Eighty-three percent agree it’s OK to limit the right to develop property in order to protect fish and wildlife habitat. Similarly, 75 percent disagree that “economic development is more important than wildlife.” ANR’s list of successes continues to grow with this strong backbone of public support. Significant new laws now protect our groundwater, lakes and ponds, preserve wildlife as a public trust, make recycling simple and convenient, guard communities against flooding and encourage investments in renewable energy alternatives. We have added thousands of acres of land to our state portfolio, prevented and managed invasive species, grown our wood products industry and carefully planned how we manage our natural resources so they are protected for future generations. Despite our progress, we still face significant challenges. PFOA pollution in Bennington County drinking water has underscored the need to better understand and regulate the many chemicals in our environment, as well as invest in our environmental cleanup funds. The toxic algae blooms in Lake Champlain remind us polluted stormwater still hurts our waterways. And, as climate change continues, we are learning how to be resilient in the face of its impacts. We are up for these challenges. This Earth Day, I want to acknowledge the diligence of the many Vermonters, especially those at ANR, whose work to protect our environment ensures that Vermont remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. These are our Earth Day heroes!

Clarifying circus criticism We would like to clarify a few misconceptions printed in two April 14 letters to the editor regarding the Garden Brothers Circus appearing at the Champlain Valley Exposition. In the first letter, the author referred to the circus as a “travelling animal act,” and while it is true the circus does have animals as part of the performance, it is by no means a travelling animal act. The performance contains clowns, acrobats, thrill performers and more. In addition, it was implied the show contains “bears, primates, elephants and big cats.” None of the animals suggested are part of this circus; in fact, elephants and primates are banned in Vermont and have been for quite some time. The letters also list violations attributed to this circus and issued by the USDA. We rely

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community citizen. Without it we would not be able to support community organizations with donations and in kind support. Donations like chairs and tables loaned to the Essex Tech Center, hosting educational programs at significant discounts or supporting the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H and other community groups. We would not be able to have the facility that is home to Far Post and Nordic Soccer programs. And while we know not every event that comes to the facility will appeal to the entire community, we chose to let the community decide what to attend and what not to. As with all events, attendance is a critical component of the business model, and should the community decide they do not want to support the circus or any other event, we are certain the event will not return. We do not feel we should determine what is a “good” or “bad” form of entertainment or event for the

By Tim Jerman

D-Chittenden 8-2

We’re in the homestretch of a very contentious legislative session. As I write, there are still up to 20 or more major bills, which could make it across the finish line in the next two weeks. The budget is the most important. The House will have passed a major energy bill dealing with siting of renewable energy projects by the time you read this; that was a tough debate, but it passed 10-0 out of committee after key compromises were agreed to. Because it was a Senate bill, S.230, it will go back to the Senate and likely to a conference committee, but it should make it to the governor’s desk for signature. The House did pass a bill to establish and regulate dental therapists, S.20, which will allow significant access to dental services for low-income Vermonters and have a positive impact on current private practices, which choose voluntarily to participate. This is

one more example (physician’s assistants, athletic trainers, physical therapy assistants, nurse practitioners) where a key medical profession is evolving to meet the needs of patients. The Human Services Committee did great work on the bill. With all that is happening, the fate of the marijuana bill seems to be the topic of discussion locally. I’ve tried to keep an open mind and was very gratified to hear local opinion pro and con back in March. It is unclear if the House has the votes to pass the Ways and Means Committee version, which gutted the Senate bill and replaced it with allowing small amounts (two plants), to be grown per dwelling by those over 21 without penalty for home use and not for sale. Some who favor legalization want to regulate a commercial market, which this version explicitly does not do. The current version also has a fee to cultivate the two plants, which would fund public information and prevention programs. With 150 legislators having their say, it’s not surprising opinion is so split. Many House members see no hurry in moving forward with so many unresolved questions this late in the session. In the Education Committee, we are working on a special education bill now in the senate, but a late issue emerged

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involving a local family experiencing difficulty fitting into a system in Vermont lacking necessary infrastructure to meet their child’s needs in-state. This will be an ongoing issue beyond this session, but it is inspiring to see the courage of parents fighting for their children’s rights to lead productive lives here in Vermont whenever possible. I am as disappointed as everyone else to learn of the EB-5 business disaster and alleged fraud in the Northeast Kingdom. As one of the Vermont State College trustees, I will be discussing ways with other board members to keep our two area colleges, Johnson and Lyndon State, viable to serve residents living there as they try to rebound economically from this setback. Thank you to everyone who has contacted me with well-wishes after announcing my retirement from the House at Village Meeting. As this is likely my last regular “From the Statehouse” column, I again want to thank Essex Junction voters for allowing me to serve these past 12 years. I believe in the citizen legislature and have made many lifelong friends while trying to do my best for our community. As there are still lots of issues in play, don’t hesitate to email or call on any issue: TJerman@leg. state.vt.us or 878 2972.

Essex Area Senior Center By peggy pearson

A good time was had by all at the April cribbage tournament. Woody Martel’s winning streak came to an end with an upset by Bob LaPointe, who took first place. Second place went to Dottie Bergendahl, and Pete Allard won the prize for high hand. This was the final tournament for the season, but we will resume again in September. Many sincere thanks to Mary Carroll, who has done a superb job of organizing the tournaments, and to all the players who have supported the center by playing. The monthly potluck and birthday celebration

Anyone 50 years of age or older is welcome at the Essex Area Senior Center. Located at the Five Corners between the fire station and the Brownell Library, the center is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 876-5087 or visit essexvtseniors.org. To make a reservation for the Senior Van call 8786940. To register for any special activity, contact Lou Ann Pioli, director, at 876-5087.

is at the senior center on Friday, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. It’s free if you bring a dish to share and $4 if not. A short presentation from Survivorship Now follows. You won’t want to miss a presentation by Buddy Edgerton, who lived next door to Norman Rockwell in Arlington for several years. Edgerton discusses his memoir, “The Unknown Rockwell,” May 6. The heartwarming book and presentation bring to life the close relationship between the Edgerton and Rockwell families in 1930s rural Vermont. The presentation follows the monthly soup and

sandwich luncheon at the center. Reservations are required. The annual spring bridge tournament is Friday, May 13 at 1 p.m. We are almost sold out, so act now and call Sandy White at 872-7169 if you haven’t already signed up. With many new committee members bringing new ideas and energy, the tournament promises to be exciting. We appreciate the hard work of the committee: Linda Himelstein and Liz Schick, co-chairs; Mary Ann Chaffee, Brooke Conger, Sandi McGowan, June Silverman and Sandy White, and thanks to

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community any more than we would be comfortable choosing to support one side or another in a political debate. Instead we prefer to have the community express their opinions and vote with their dollars. We understand not everyone is comfortable with animals being in a show, and we encourage anyone with concerns to reach out to their legislatures and try to amend our laws where they feel necessary. But we also appreciate there are many children and families in Vermont who might not ever have the chance to see some of these animals in any other situation. As with most things, it is a compromise. We will continue to host events that appeal to the community and appreciate the input from concerned parties at all times.

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on the expertise of both the state and federal government to determine animal safety. The government has staff whose primary responsibility is to make these determinations. If either agency were to come to us and express concerns about an animal issue, we would respond appropriately. Had this promoter shown a pattern of longstanding issues, we have no doubt they would not still be in business. As it currently stands, all the required paperwork, including veterinary certifications, was filed in a timely and appropriate manner. The bigger concern for us is both letters allude to the idea we are “bringing” this event to Vermont. Of the over 100 events at the exposition, there are very few we “bring” to the facility. Our primary business model is to rent space to events that would like to come to our region. We use this rental income to maintain the facility and to help us be a good

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Moe Clark and Gail Weed face off at a recent cribbage tournament at the senior center. Courtesy photo

Lou Ann Pioli for help with registration. We also are grateful to many area businesses for donating items for prizes and the silent auction. Thank you to Champlain Valley Fair, Cody’s Irish Pub, Essex Cinemas, Essex Grille, Essex Inn & Resort, Firebird Café, Flynn Center, Joyce’s Noodle House, Lane Bryant , Mac’s Market, My Little Cupcake, Natural Provisions Market, Pizza Putt, Phoenix Books, Purple Sage Salon, Marie Puttlitz, Ray’s Seafood Market, Rocky’s Pizza, St. Michael’s Playhouse, Shear Envy Salon, Shelburne Farms, Sukha Thai Restaurant, Sweet Clover Market, Vermont Lamp & Shade

and X-Ray’s Barber Shop. Enjoy a day away in August. Take a trip on a luxury coach to the Winnipesaukee Playhouse to see “Cabaret” on August 22. Tickets ($67) are available at the Town of Essex Parks and Recreation office. The cost includes transportation, theater tickets and lunch. The Senior Van provides free transportation for Essex residents aged 60 or more anywhere in Essex Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m.-noon. To make a reservation, call 878-6940 the previous business day between 9-11:45 a.m.


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paraphernalia. According to village president George Tyler, construction will begin this summer on a paved recreation path designed to make the area more inviting for pedestrians and cyclists and less so for drug users. The 10-foot paved path will parallel the railroad tracks with a grass strip and fence separating the two. The path will be illuminated with street lighting, have intermittent seating and be screened by new evergreen plantings. Postponed (probably): Pearl Street “missing link” streetscaping Village development director Robin Pierce said the timeline is getting tight to secure all the necessary easements from 55 affected property owners for a sidewalk rebuild and road widening along Pearl Street this season. The project aims to connect the pedestrian improvements completed over the last five years at Five Corners and along Pearl Street near the Champlain Valley Exposition. It involves widening and restriping Pearl Street along the approach to Five Corners to accommodate 4-foot bike lanes, widened sidewalks and street lighting. “It might be another year or two,” Tyler said of what village officials have called the “missing link” project. Pierce said, however, the project could be completed this year if all easements are successfully negotiated with property owners.

For cars …

Happening: Repaving Maple and Lincoln streets The Vermont Agency of Transportation plans to repave two of the roads leading in and out of Five Corners this summer. Maple Street will be repaved from Five Corners to the boundary with Essex Town, roughly in front of the GlobalFoundries entrance, according to VTrans pavement design engineer Michael Fowler. Lincoln Street will be repaved from Five Corners roughly to the back entrance of the Expo. Work is expected to begin in mid to late July, Fowler said, occurring mostly at night between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Roads will remain open but will be reduced to one lane. Paving will be paused during the 10-day Champlain Valley Fair at the end of August, then resume for a planned October finish. “There are going to be some major tieups at Five Corners,” Tyler said. “There is no doubt about that.” Postponed (probably): Repaving Main, Park and Pearl streets Fowler expects the same paving contractor to tackle the three remaining legs of Five Corners, and if construction goes smoothly, it’s possible Main, Park or Pearl will be completed. But he expects they will have to wait until 2017. “The intent was to get them done in one season, but it’s taking longer than we hoped to get it out [to bid] in one contracting season,” Fowler said. Village officials are urging the agency to hold off on repaving Pearl Street until the aforementioned “missing link” streetscape improvements are done. Postponed: Crescent Connector The largest transportation project on the village horizon is construction of a crescentshaped road to allow cars to bypass Five Corners and set the stage for closing the first block of Main Street to traffic to create a pedestrian area. Regional planners chose the “crescent connector” for priority funding from VTrans as an alternative to the now-shelved circumferential highway around Chittenden County. Construction has been postponed until at least next year because of complexities

with the road’s interplay with New England Central Railroad property and operations, Tyler said. During the design and engineering phase, the New England Central Railroad was acquired by Genessee and Wyoming Inc., which reset the railroad’s vetting of the project, Pierce said. Genessee and Wyoming also needs more time to study how traffic will change after installing two new traffic lights at the connector’s intersection with Maple Street and Park Street, Tyler said. The study will inform when warning lights are triggered at railroad crossings when a train is approaching the village. “Dealing with the railroad is like a labyrinth,” Tyler said. “It’s complex and requires a lot of effort.”

The Vermont Agency of Transportation plans to repave Lincoln Street, above, this summer from the back fairgrounds entrance to Five Corners. Above Left: Paving on Pearl Street near Five Corners will likely be postponed until next year, VTrans says. Top: A map shows the route of the proposed Crescent Connector road around Five Corners. The project is on pace for construction in 2017.

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Essex Automotive Services CARS AND TRUCKS ON DIETS

With federal fuel economy standards set to require vehicle manufacturers to get an average of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, auto manufacturers are looking for ways to slash the weight of their vehicles. Studies show that every ten-percent reduction in vehicle weight can improve gas mileage by six to eight percent. With this in mind, carmakers are increasingly replacing the steel that has traditionally been the primary metal used to make cars with aluminum and other lightweight materials. In addition to lighter, high-strength steel, aluminum, plastic, and composite materials, carbon fiber is also being used for selected body panels. Through the use of advanced engineering and better impact-absorption ability, these materials can be just as strong as heavier steel. This week’s interesting and informative column about the future in automobile construction has been brought to you by ESSEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES. For your current vehicle, we stress preventative maintenance. You end up saving money over the life of your automobile when you have your car regularly serviced. Need automotive services? Bring your car to our convenient location, 141-147 Pearl St, Essex Jct., We open 6:59am, with no appointment needed. . We are open for Business! NOW OPEN SATURDAY 6:59 A.M. NO APPT. NEEDED HINT: While a traditional spare tire can weigh anywhere from 30 to 50 pounds, lighter weight, doughnut-sized spares and tiresealant kits slash pounds from new car weight.


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Thursday

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for Language and Learning hosts “blast off with books,” where guests will meet more than 20 authors behind a range of popular literary works. Attendees of all ages will experience hands-on workshops, read-aloud and story-telling sessions and author panels during the day. in the evening, guests of the ticket-only “evening with Authors” event will enjoy engaging conversation, music, food and a cash bar. there will also be an all-day silent auction with a wide variety of exciting items. Free parking available at the airport all day. burlington international Airport, burlington, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. suggested donation for day sessions/evening event tickets: $25. information: www.sterncenter.org/news-events/ calendar.

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Bingo. the VFW Post 6689 will host a com-

cert entitled, “in that time, in this Place” directed by jeff rehbach. the concert will feature rich a cappella music from renaissance times, the Victorian era, spirituals and broadway. the program will also feature exquisite contemporary music by award-winning composers christina Whitten thomas and Will todd. mccarthy Arts center, st. michael’s college, 1 Winooski Park, colchester. 3-4:30 p.m. tickets: Adults $15; students/seniors $10; and Families $40. information: www.vtchoralunion.org.

munity bingo game. $10 for ten games; each additional sheet is $1 per game. the coverall is $2. VFW Post 6689, essex junction, 6-8:30 p.m. information: 878-0700.

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Friday

Rummage sale. the catholic daughters of

court Fanny Allen #1060 will be holding an indoor lawn and rummage sale with spring and summer clothing and lawn sale items available. sale continues April 30. holy Family Parish center Lower Level, essex junction, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. information: 922-8201.

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ger real-life experience stories, which are crafted into engaging narratives and shared with the group. Free and open to all adults. dorothy Alling memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. contact: 878-4918.

elder education enrichment lecture. the

elder education enrichment group offers the next installment of its spring lecture series with erin jacobsen, attorney for the Vermont immigrant Assistance Project and assistant professor of the Vermont Law school Legal clinic. jacobsen will present the lecture, “how to be happy and Lose money (but not too much) owning a bookstore in Vermont.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith united methodist church, south burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. information: 864-3516.

Saturday

Genealogy class: nos origines, a database of french-canadians. the

French-canadian database nos origines has genealogical information on approximately 1 million people with canadian and French ancestry. speakers will discuss its features and value as well as how to add to its records. the site is free and available in French and english. information in the database includes name, occupation, date and location of birth, baptisms, marriages and burials. Vermont Genealogy Library, colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5. information: www.vtgenlib. org or 310-9285.

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Sunday

sunday coffee Mix and Mingle. members

of the LGbtQA community gather to bond over books, coffee, art and more at this casual hangout. barnes and noble bookstore, south burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. information: 860-7812.

Vermont day school open House. An

opportunity to visit Vermont day school, meet our teachers and learn more about their philosophy, curriculum and unique approach to education. Vermont day school, shelburne, 3 p.m. information: vtdayschool.org or 495-5150.

choral Union concert. st. michael’s college Fine Arts department presents a con-

Monday

shape and share life stories. Prompts trig-

elder education enrichment lecture. the

elder education enrichment offers the last installment of its spring lecture series with erik bleich, middlebury college professor of political science. bleich will present a lecture titled, “What is islamophobia, and how much is there?” Parking and handicap access available. Faith united methodist church, south burlington, 2 p.m $5 at the door. information: 864-3516.

“ZenTanGle on faBRic.” Pam damour, the

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Trivia night. trivia buffs gather for a meeting

of the minds. hotel Vermont lobby, burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. contact: 651-5012.

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Tuesday

community Medical school lecture series. the community medical school

is a public lecture series featuring relevant topics presented by university of Vermont college of medicine/ university of Vermont medical center faculty, who are experienced in delivering scientific information in an engaging, easy-to-understand manner. the series will present a lecture, “mammography and breast cancer screening: the new Guidelines,” presented by dr. ted james, uVm professor of surgery. Gain a better understanding of the role of mammography in breast cancer detection, mammography’s benefits and limitations and also review the updated u.s. Preventive services task Force breast cancer screening recommendations. the lecture includes a question and answer session. carpenter Auditorium, uVm campus, burlington. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. information: www.uvm. edu/medicine/?Page=community_medical_school.html

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nationally known “decorating diva,” will show us the step-bystep process of Zentangle and how to use it to create our own fabrics. she will also offer a workshop on finishing techniques for quilts the day after her lecture. Presented by the champlain Valley Quilt Guild. Meetings held the first Tuesday of the month, september through june. new members and guests welcome. essex Alliance church, essex, 7-9 p.m. Guest fee $10. information: www.cvqgvt.org

Wednesday

open studio collage Workshop. Whirled

tree Arts studio invites budding artists to take a break from their busy lives to learn how to create beautiful mixed media compositions using paint, paper, fabric and found objects. All creative levels welcome. Whirled tree Art studio, burlington, noon1:30 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. information: www.whirledtree.org

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Thursday

M.a.G.i.c.: Masculinity and Gender identity conversation. Participants of

any and all gender identities gather for a casual discussion on a wide variety of topics ranging from inequality to language, media and food. Wellness co-op, burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. information: 370-5369.

community soup and Bread supper. the

covenant community church will be hosting its monthly soup and bread supper. eat-in or take-out options available, so stay to eat with family and friends or pick up to take home. there will be a variety of soups, breads and a sweet dessert. covenant community church, essex/ jericho line, 4:30-6:30 p.m. donations accepted. contact steve: 879-4313.

la leche league Meeting. come connect with

other nursing mothers, share your stories and questions and find breastfeeding support. networking with other nursing mothers can help you meet your breastfeeding goals. A La Leche League leader will be on-hand to answer questions or for a private conversation. meet downstairs in the children’s area. essex Free Library, essex center, 6:30-8 p.m. information: http:// lllmarivt.org/organizer/essex-junction/

Ongoing seniors Watercolor 1 class. the town of

colchester invites seniors to jump into the fun and accessible medium of watercolors each tuesday afternoon in this six-week class. no prior experience needed. Participants will experiment with different techniques using high-quality supplies, including the use of a variety of brushes to get many different effects. the focus will be on landscape paintings. bring your own easel or folding chair/table. tuesdays, April 5-may 17. bayside Activity center, colchester. 2-4 p.m. $95 residents; $100 non-residents. information: 264-5648.

divorce care support Group. divorce is a

tough road. Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are

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Monthly estate planning seMinars May

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Unsworth Law PLC 26 Railroad Avenue; Essex Jct.

Thursday, May 19th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Essex Resort & Spa 70 Essex Way; Essex

Tuesday, May 24th My thoughts on: Dogs: I have no known history with dogs. Cats: I get along with other cats.

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calendaR common. but there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, the group shares a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. the 13-week support group for men and women is offered on sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 28 - may 29 at the essex Alliance church, essex junction. register: 989-4081 or emailsandybrisson@gmail.com.

children’s Breakfast. First and third saturday of each month. Grace united methodist church offers a free breakfast for children in grades k-5, though all children are welcome. includes crafts, songs, bible stories and games. no registration required, and parents can stay and have coffee. Grace united methodist church, essex junction, 8:30-10:30 a.m. information: 878-8071 or ejgraceumcsudayschool@gmail.com.

essex art league Meetings. First thursday of each month. the meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. essex junction congregational church, essex junction, 9-11 a.m. information: www.essexartleague.com.

craft connection. join the essex Alliance church community as women gather for crafts and fellowship. twice a month, Wednesday evenings. essex Alliance church, essex. contact deb: 238-2291.

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 are served Fridays: First Friday of the month 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. transportation available. call dawn on thursday by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit: 878-7622. information: essexeatsout@gmail.com or www.essexeatsout.org.

interstitial cystitis support Group. inter-

stitial cystitis is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region and urinary frequency/ urgency. this is often misdiagnosed and mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. if you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. We are building a Vermont-based support group and welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information.

creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their

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

Burlington Writers Workshop. A free writing

workshop for all Vermonters. meets every Wednesday in downtown burlington. Free and open to the public. Participants must register at meetup.com. more info: www. burlingtonwritersworkshop.com.

cell phones for soldiers. Local residents can

support these collection drives by donating their old cell phones at A.W. rich Funeral home, 57 main st., essex jct., or at the American Legion, 3650 roosevelt highway, colchester. collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. contact: 849-6261.

champlain echoes. A women’s four-part

harmony chorus group seeks additional women to sing in their holiday perfor-

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Adult Evening Book Discussion. Join us as we discuss “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Copies of the book are available at the main desk. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Read to McKenzie the Dog. McKenzie is a certified reading and therapy dog. Sign up for a 15-minute session to read her your “just right book.” For ages 5-10. Registration is required. Please call 879-0313. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun. Grades 6 up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Maggie’s Fiber Friday for Adults. Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the main reading room. She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if you’d like. If you wish to contact Maggie: 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 2 EHS “WORD OF MOUTH” Theater 2 Speak Chorus. MPH will host a special presentation entitled “Love Yourself.” For all students grade 6 and up and adults. Brownell Library, Essex Jct., 3:304:30 p.m. MPH Year-End Party. Middle-schoolers who have participated in Brownell’s Middle School Planners and Helpers celebrate the end of the school year and look toward summer. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4:30-5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 First Wednesday at St. Michael’s College: Just Like a Man? Bob Dylan and the Charge of Misogyny. Eminent literary critic Christopher Ricks, author of “Dylan’s Visions of Sin,” considers misogyny in human and social contexts and whether Dylan’s song “Just Like a Woman” deserves the accusation. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College in Colchester. 7-8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Robotics. The EHS Robotics club will do a demo of their competition piece, allow participants to maneuver a robot through an obstacle course and

Events at your

mances. 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.

Religious Directory

english as a second language classes. improve your english conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative conference room for intermediate/advanced, Pickering room (second floor) for 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. For ages

0-5. memorial hall, essex, 9:30-11 a.m. contact: essex Parks and recreation at 878-1342.

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

answer any questions kids might have. For grades 4-5. Brownell Library, Essex Jct., 3:15-4:45 p.m.

ONGOING Drop in With Your Device. Wednesdays. Need some tech help? Drop in with your device and your questions. Essex Free Library, Essex Center. 10-11 a.m. Read to Daisy and Archie, Therapy Dogs. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Daisy and Archie love to listen to kids read. They are certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, a retired school counselor, and Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, chair of Brownell Library Trustees. For all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:304:30 p.m. Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for babies and toddlers with an adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Story Time for 3- to 5-Year-Olds. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Tech Help with Clif. Mondays and Wednesdays. Offering one-on-one technology help. Bring in your new electronic devices, and Clif will sit with you to help you learn more about them. Please call to make an appointment. Brownell Library, noon-1 p.m. Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome; no registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Lego Club. Mondays. We have thousands of Legos for you to build awesome creations. Essex Free Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Drop-in Knitting Group. Tuesdays. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome. Essex Free Library, 6:30 p.m. Creative Writing Club. First Wednesday of each month. Let your imagination soar as you write your own stories and poems using prompts, games and other writing exercises. For ages 9 and up. Essex Free Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Musical 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.

Local Libraries BROWNELL 6 Lincoln Street LIBRARY Essex Junction 878-6956

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Fundamental-independent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, (802) 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, (802) 878-7107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30 a.m. www.cmcvermont.org. DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446. (802) 338-9118 www.daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail. com Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney. ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. Service at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. (802) 878-8304. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION, UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org; Email: welcome@fccej.org. Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School meets weekly at 10:15 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, Sr. High Youth Group every Sunday. 5th/6th Grade Youth Group, 1st Sunday of the month. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 2-6 p.m., except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes 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. (802) 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: 4:00 p.m - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. - St. Lawrence, 11:00 a.m. - Holy Family, 7:30 p.m. - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page www.hfslvt.org. LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - 1037 South Brownell Road, Williston ,VT 05495. A Living Hope.... a Loving God. (802) 862-2108 | Livinghope@aol.com | www.livinghopevt.org. 9:00 a.m. - Children and Adult Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. - Worship and Service. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). (802) 899-2558. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) (802) 8784014 www.stjamesvt.org The Rev. Ken Hitch v office@ stjamesvt.org 8:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (no music) 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 9:20 a.m. Adult Ed: Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Godly Play. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, (802) 878-5997 - Pastor: Rev. Charles Ranges. Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call (802) 878-5331 for an appointment.


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classified & jobseekers specializing in Jewelry, Watches, Silver, Art, Military, Etc. www.bittnerantiques.com Call Brian at 802-272-7527 Free house visits. FOR SALE YATES FAMILY FARM MAPLE SYRUP Crop. All Grades Gallon $44.00, Half Gallon $24.00, Quart $15.00, Pint $10.00. Contact Garrys Barber Shop, (802) 8784010. AIR CONDITIONERS, (2), window, Excellent condition, slightly used. $50 each. 802-524-3455 DOLL CARRIAGE, WICKER, green in color, the doll is from the 1950’s $150. Without doll, $100. Fair condition. Call 802-524-7141. WOODEN SLEIGH, OLD red and green in color, has runners, lawn decor. 3' long x 2' wide size. $100. 802-524-7141. GARAGE DOOR, FREE, 1 car, white. Good condition. You pickup in St. Albans. 802-524-4257 GOLF CAPS, (15), excellent condition, can be seen. $2 each. Call 802-524-2973. GOLF SHIRTS, MENS, (15) medium and large, excellent condition, can be seen. $3 each. Call 802-524-2973. JEANS AND KHAKIS, LL Bean, (12), size 34 waist, 27 inseam, $4 per pair. Excellent condition, can be seen. Call 802-524-2973. LEATHER JACKET,

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VILLAGE OF ESSEX JUNCTION PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING MAY 5, 2016 6:00 P.M. Meeting Postponed from April 21, 2016 Work Session for review of the approved draft Land Development Code. ________________________________

This meeting will be held in the conference room of the Essex Junction municipal building at 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., VT. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to the Village, to assure that Village meetings are accessible to all individuals regardless of disability. Legal ad for 04/28/16, Essex Reporter Any questions re: above please call Robin or Terry Hass – 878-6950

VILLAGE OF ESSEX JUNCTION PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING MAY 19, 2016 6:00 P.M. Conceptual plan review for a PRD to retain an existing single family dwelling and propose two additional single family units at 32 Lamoille Street in the R-2 District by O’Leary-Burke Civil Associates, agents for Donald and Marcy Morgan, owners. PUBLIC HEARING Final site plan review for a PRD to retain an existing single family dwelling and propose two additional single family units at 32 Lamoille Street in the R-2 District by O’Leary-Burke Civil Associates, agents for Donald and Marcy Morgan, owners. ________________________________ This DRAFT agenda may be amended. This meeting will be held in the conference room of the Essex Junction municipal building at 2 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, VT. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to the Village, to assure that Village meetings are accessible to all individuals regardless of disability. Legal ad for 04/28/16, Essex Reporter. Any questions re: above please call Robin Pierce or Terry Hass – 878-6950

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FULL TIME COOK Our Lady of Providence Winooski, VT Salary: $13.50. Weekly hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 5 to 11 a.m., Sunday. Our Lady of Providence, a 45-bed residential-care facility, is seeking a reliable, dedicated breakfast, lunch and dinner cook, who is capable of prepping and cooking quality, flavorful meals for residents. The successful candidate must have several attributes, including desire of and culinary knowledge to make quality food, enjoy working with the elderly and the ability to work independently, efficiently, follow sanitary guidelines and have a pleasant demeanor. The position includes some weekend and holiday hours. Apply to Chris Lavalette, director of dining services, Our Lady of Providence, 47 West Spring St., Winooski, VT 05404. or clavalette@ourladyofprovidence.org. No phone calls, please. EEOE.

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TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA May 12, 2016 - 6:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX JCT., VT 1. Public Comments. 2. Continued Public Hearing from 3/10/16: P+M Investment Corp. is proposing to subdivide an existing 308.5 acre parcel into a 49.2 acre parcel and a 259.3 acre parcel on property located at 118/122 Skunk Hollow Road in the Conservation (C1) & Industrial (I1) Zoning Districts. Tax Map 4, Parcel 5. 3. Site Plan: Chris Paya is proposing to construct a gravel parking area for automobile storage located at 266 Colchester Road in the Industrial Zone (I1). Tax Map 76, Parcel 23. 4. Minutes (April 28, 2016). 5. Other Business. Note: Proposed agendas, site plans, staff reports and draft & approved minutes can be viewed online at www.essex.org or stop into our temporary office located at 81 Main Street between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to view application materials. Staff is available to discuss development proposals. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the public to be heard agenda item, during a public hearing, or, when recognized by the chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the chair. (24 VSA Section 4464(a) (1) (c)). This meeting will be taped by channel 17

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Colchester Fire District No.2 Posted on 04/21/2016 by Colchester, VT expires in 05/25/2016 Colchester Fire District No.2 located in Colchester, VT is currently accepting resumes and cover letters for a full time District Administrator. The District provided water to the Malletts Bay section of the Town of Colchester and emergency service to the entire Town. The District serves over 8,300 residents with over 2,600 service connections. The District Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of the District’s water system and supervises the District employees. This position encompasses all aspects of administration of the District’s water system. The Administrator is the water system primary operator and is responsible for operations, maintenance and proper functions of the District’s water supply and distribution system. Minimum Qualifications: • Knowledge and level of competency associated with a post-secondary education. • Three years of supervisory experience and two years experience with computer software and control and telemetry systems, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. • Possession of a State of Vermont Class D or higher water operator certification or attain certification within one year of employment and maintain such certifications throughout employment. • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Vermont and must be valid throughout employment. • Possession of fire service certifications and or knowledge to the operations of a volunteer fire department is a plus. Cover letter and resumes can be submitted to: Colchester Fire District No.2 Prudential Committee P.O. Box 4 Colchester, VT 05446 Call 802/862-4621 or email MBFD39@gmail. com for additional information Colchester Fire District No.2 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Public Works Staff Civil Engineer/Technician Town of Essex, VT Salaried position as civil engineering staff engineer/technician reporting to the Town Engineer. Review development plans, inspects new construction, assists with development of municipal engineering plans, provides technical support on highway, sewer, water, storm water and related infrastructure. A two-year civil engineering or related degree plus ten years’ experience in a municipal or related private enterprise preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted. Starting salary commensurate with experience. EOE. Contact Municipal Manager’s office, Town of Essex, 81 Main St., Essex Jct., VT 05452 (802-878-1341) or amyers@essex.org for application requirements. Applications accepted until May 21, 2016

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A bill proposed this legislative session sought to change how regional technical centers are governed. For now, the bill is stalled in the house education Committee; it will not be voted before the legislature adjourns in early May. Photos: At LeFt: essex's Center for technology teacher Kimberly holmes inspects the dental work being performed by tuka Pradhan, a student. her patient is barb Adams. AboVe: student Christina bhandari gets her blood pressure taken by Renee utter at Cte on tuesday, April 26. beLoW LeFt: A customer at the Cte cosmetology program is pictured. Photos | sAbRinA LiGuoRi

GREEN UP DAY SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 Green-Up Day Group Hours are 9 am - 2 pm Thank you for helping make Green-Up Day in Essex a success! 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 CSWD 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. Town Common - across from the Essex Free Library 2. Indian Brook Reservoir 3. Highway Garage / Fire Station - Sand Hill Road 4. Corner of Allen Martin Drive and Thompson Drive 5. Northeast corner of the Susie Wilson Road/Blair Road Intersection 6. Alderbrook Pump State - Route 117

data. In Essex, this fell from 418 in fiscal year 2012 to 366 in FY17. The easiest way to offset this decrease is raising tuition. Yet the U#46 School Board instructed the tech center to maintain its current tuition this year, forcing administrators to save $300,000 elsewhere, according to Bob Travers, the center’s director. “At some point a principal’s going to stand up and say, ‘I can’t send kids out of my district because it’s costing me more to send them at the tech center then it’s costing me to educate them here,’” he said. This illustrates the struggle: When students are sent to a CTE, their funding goes with them. This creates competition between CTEs and public schools as they vie for the same student; both legislators and tech center directors seem to believe that when this occurs, access becomes limited for some. While falling short of alleging a “systematic blocking” of access, Travers said it makes sense schools would try to control the number of students leaving their buildings. One way is when guidance counselors and teachers refer to CTEs as an “alternative model,” he said. Travels also thinks families in some communities think CTEs are for “kids who can’t do regular school.” When students view the opportunity through this lens, it’s natural for them to try to understand whether or not they belong, Travers

said. “The stigma is that kids who go to career and tech education centers are somehow less intelligent, and somehow they aspire to a lesser level, which is sad,” Travers said. He’s also heard stories tech centers are branded as taking students off the road to college. Sharpe agrees with this notion, citing a need to improve the transition from CTEs to college. Yet Travers isn’t convinced. He cited recent data from the Vermont Agency of Education that shows 41.2 percent of students who participated in Vermont CTEs went on to college. Of those students, nearly 70 percent remained there for at least three semesters. Though he believes the bill is “misguided,” Travers trusts its goal was to improve the public’s value of technical education and make it more affordable — two ideas he supports. Sharpe empathized with these concerns and found hope in everyone agreeing overall improvements are necessary. “They’re looking at the same problems that we identified here and are trying to do the best within their world,” Sharpe said, adding change is always difficult. As of now, he’s unsure how different governance or funding might look. “It’s just finding something that works for people and getting over the fear of change,” Sharpe said.

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The Essex Reporter • April 28, 2016

Hornets relentless attack too much for By ANTHONY LABOR JR. Messenger Sports The first seven minutes of Monday’s BFA-Essex girls lacrosse game belonged to the Hornets and it appeared the game might end up in a blowout. But what started out as a one-sided contest ended in a back-and-forth battle, with Essex taking a three-goal lead on two occasions just to see the Comets roar back and tie the game up. In the end, a well-balanced attack and not enough time for another rally had the Hornets leaving Collins-Perley with a 15-12 decision over the young Comets. “The attack did a good job working the ball the second half, paying attention to where the ball was and cutting to the net,” said BFA coach Mary Pipes. “I thought that was huge for us to make this a tight game like we did.” After Essex controlled most of the first half and built an 11-9 lead midway through the second half, the Comets responded by controlling most of the play through the rest of the game and tying it at 11. From there, though, Essex went on a 4-1 run to earn the win behind two goals by Lydia Palker, who finished with three. Jenna Puleo (three goals) and Hannah Danis (five goals) also scored during the run to put away the Comets. “I thought we played pretty safe with the lead and BFA picked up its intensity every time it went down today,” said Essex coach Emily Danis. “But we were determined to come away with the win today and we played smart.” Essex started the game with three unanswered goals before the Comets were even able to get the ball to their attack. The deficit could have been much worse for the Comets if not for some huge saves from freshman goalie Cameryne Hemingway (10 saves) in the first 10 minutes. Essex (3-3) didn’t have as many

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acation has come and gone, and there was a light schedule last week. It’s full speed ahead now with events happening daily. Watch your favorite team play. There’s a huge track and field meet Saturday at BHS. Spring sports The boys lacrosse team improved to 3-1 after beating Mount Mansfield Union 1310 on Saturday. Henry Adams scored five goals with two assists for Essex. Andrew Cooledge added two goals, while Sean Paul Vanzo had a goal and two assists. Goalkeeper Avery Lamphere made eight saves. Essex had a big showdown with Champlain Valley Union last Tuesday and then hosts South Burlington on Thursday under the lights. The JVs beat MMU 5-2 and are now 2-1-1 and have three games this week.

Above: BFA’s Erin Shuttle (left), Andi Ensenler (right) and Olivia Ferraro (back) triple team Essex’s Sydney Laplant. Right: BFA’s Mary Cushing, left, battles Essex’s Lydia Palker for the ball during the second half.

The girls lacrosse team won its second game in a row. Tied at five at the half, the Hornets doubled up Spaulding 14-7 and now own a 2-3 record. Justine Martin scored six, and Hannah Danis chipped in with four goals and two assists. They play three times this week, facing off against Bellows Free Academy, Burlington and SB. The JVs clubbed SHS 9-4 and are 2-0.

Photos | Anthony Labor Jr.

opportunities in the second half as it did the first, but it made the most of those chances, while goalie Elise Carney came up with clutch saves down the stretch to keep the lead. “This was only Elise’s second game in goal for us, and I thought she made some fantastic saves out there in the second half,” said Danis. “She’s been doing a great job for us over the past two games in there and I thought our defenders really helped her out today.” The Hornets then faced off against Burlington on Wednesday in a game that concluded after the Essex Reporter went to print, and will host South

By ANTHONY LABOR JR. Messenger Sports

Members of the Regal Gymnastics Academy’s Level 3 team pose for a photo with their championship banner after taking first place in the 2016 Vermont State Championships on April 2 and 3. Photo contributed

Regal dominates states The Regal Gymnastics Academy’s Junior Olympic and XCEL competitive teams had a wildly successful outing at the 2016 Vermont State Championships, held at Bellows Falls Union High School on April 2 and 3. As a team, Essex Regal Gymnastics first place among 11 squads at the Junior Olympic Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 and XCEL Silver team competitions, along with a second place team for level 7 and XCEL Gold. Individually, Regal gymnasts brought home a whopping 59 gold medals as well as 16 all-around gold medals. Winners included Gabby Schmida (silver), Lily Young (gold), Ella Lesney (gold), Quinn Hemmett (level 3), Sophia Martin (level 3), Savienne Drury (level 3), Gracie Morris (level 4), Kayla Guerino (level 4), Ellie Quintin (level 5), Reilly Stevens (level 5), Rachel Bergstein (level 5), Chloe Daniels (level 6), Kathryn Cox (level 7), Delaney Miller-Bottoms (level 8), Ashley Poulin (level 8) and Eva Phair (level 9).

SWANTON — After the first inning against Essex on Thursday, all the momentum was on the Thunderbirds’ side. They had a 1-23 top of the first inning and tallied two runs on Hornets miscues in the bottom of the frame. But from there, Essex rallied and delivered a 6-3 victory behind pitcher Allie Rutz and a deep batting order. “We showed a lot of resiliency after a tough first inning,” Essex coach Ashley Stebbins said. “One of our goals this year is to flush it out when we have bad situations and things not go our way, and we certainly could have cashed it in after the first inning. But we didn’t and kept battling.” It was a tall order for Missisquoi freshman Sarah Harvey, whose first varsity start was against the powerhouse Hornets. Harvey pitched well throughout the game against the tough lineup, which had timely hits land where the defense wasn’t. Harvey gave up nine hits over her seven innings of work with a pair of strikeouts. “Sarah pitched well for it being her first varsity start as a freshman,” Missisquoi coach Jay Hartman said. “She will certainly get better as she goes along, there is no question about that. And I thought overall, we played pretty well behind her, but they just hit the ball very, very well.” Rutz allowed just three hits,

with only one of the runs earned and struck out 10. After Essex errors on the first three Missisquoi batters, the Hornets settled down the rest of the way and made nice plays behind Rutz. “We just went after the next hitter and had a strong second and third inning, and that set the tone for the rest of the game," Stebbins said. After Harvey put the Thunderbirds up in the bottom of the first with a two-run fly to left field that was misplayed, Essex rebounded in the second. Jamie Morin hit an RBI double to make it 2-1 before Victoria Bean’s two-run single in the third gave Essex the lead for good. Missisquoi got its leadoff runners on second and third to begin the second inning with no outs but couldn’t get any runners across. Sarah Knickerbocker led off the fourth with a triple and scored on a squeeze bunt by Sarah Dramstad to give the Hornets the 4-2 lead. Missisquoi made things interesting in the bottom of the inning. Emma Getty walked to lead off, advanced to second on a bunt by Olivia Horton, and came around to score on an infield throwing error. Essex (2-0) tacked on two more runs in the final two innings with RBI hits by Meghan Smith and Morin. Up next for the Hornets is a home contest against St. Johnsbury on Thursday.

Sports schedules 4/28 EHS vs. Mt. Abraham – 4:30 p.m. 4/30 EHS vs. South Burlington – 11 a.m. 5/3 EHS @ Burlington – 4:30 p.m.

Golf 4/28 EHS (Girls) @ St. Johnsbury – 3 p.m. 5/2 EHS @ South Burlington – 3 p.m. 5/3 EHS (Girls) @ VT Nationals – 1 p.m.

Boys lacrosse 4/28 EHS vs. South Burlington – 7 p.m. 5/4 EHS vs. Hanover, N.H. – 4 p.m.

SPORTS SHORTS Joe Gonillo

Essex rallies from slow start

Baseball

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Girls lacrosse

Girls tennis

4/29 EHS vs. South Burlington – 4:30 p.m. 5/3 EHS @ Middlebury – 4:30 p.m.

4/28 EHS vs. Rice – 3:30 p.m. 4/30 EHS vs. Burlington – 10 a.m. 5/2 EHS @ Burlington – 3:30 p.m.

Softball 4/30 EHS vs. South Burlington – 11 a.m. 5/3 EHS @ Burlington – 4:30 p.m.

Boys tennis

Ultimate Frisbee 4/28 EHS vs. Mt. Anthony (@ Middlebury) 5/2 EHS @ St. Johnsbury

Rugby

4/28 EHS vs. Rice (South/Callahan Park) – 3:30 p.m. 4/30 EHS vs. Burlington (@ Ledddy Park) – 10 a.m. 4/30 EHS @ Rensselaer, N.Y. – 12:30 p.m. 5/2 EHS vs. Burlington – 3:30 p.m. 5/4 Kearsage Regional High School, N.H. – 4 p.m.

In an interesting story, baseball and softball not only beat Middlebury last week but also won via no-hitters. Ali Rutz shut down the Tigers with ease, striking out 10 while allowing a mere walk. She also led the way offensively with two hits, including a homerun, and had two RBIs. Kylie Svarczkopf added three hits and an RBI in the win. I watched Rutz pitch an inning or two from the press box and was more than impressed with her pitch speed and control. They are 3-0 with a BFA rivalry game, MMU and SB coming up. Maverick King also didn’t allow a hit against Middlebury, striking out the side in the first inning for three of his 13 strikeouts total. He threw less than 70 pitches. Liam Coulter banged two hits and two RBIs. Ethan Harvey, Abe Koval, Ryan Young and Tyler Roberge had hits and at least one RBI. Essex, now 2-1, plays BFA, Mt. Abe and SB this week. The JVs are 3-0 after beating SB 7-1 and Rutland 119. They play three times this week. The freshman (2-1) lost 17-1 to the Bobwhites and beat the Cougars 19-13. Girls tennis plays three times this week, starting with MMU, then hosting Rice and BHS. The boys also play three matches against the same teams at opposite sites. Ultimate Frisbee is scheduled for four games: SHS, Mount Anthony and Friday/ Saturday Champlainships. The track and field team competed in the annual vocational. Teams from the north and a handful of southern teams converged on Essex last Wednesday for the all-day meet, and the weather cooperated. Breyer Sinor won discus 113’ 4, Amanda Sinkewicz won shot 34’5.5”, discus 94’9” and javelin 115’1”. Chike Asanya ran 11.79/23.85 in the 100m/200m; Nate Rodrigue-Hotchkiss ran 55.69 in the 400m; Jamaal Hankey ran 17.97/44.76 in the high hurdle/IH; Jackson Baker posted 5’ 8” in the high jump; Marisa Minadeo 18.86 in high hurdles; Ali Green 53.45 in the low hurdles and Arianna Moffatt 28.98 in the 200m. Saturday the teams travel to Burlington for the 40th BHS Invitational. It serves as a midterm exam. They’ll look to hold their own with the likes of St. J, BHS, SB and CVU. For the first time in many years, they won’t be favored. Golf starts up with three matches this week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Miscellaneous I’m glad the NFL draft is this week. Can’t wait to divert my attention off the Yankees to see how it all plays out and who the Cowboys draft. My brother-in-law Charlie Bechtel would have been 64 on Friday if cancer had not taken him in ’89. Miss him! Forgot to remember my mother-in-law, Terry Bechtel, and dad, Don, who passed away April 20 of 2011/2013 respectively. Both great, loving parents! Spent a great weekend in Connecticut visiting family. We dragged our nieces, who celebrated their 13th birthday, with us. Did way too much shopping at the nine-floor Stamford Mall, Palisades Mall and probably the most impressive mall I have ever experienced in my life — and I am not a shopper — the Woodbury Outlets. Dizzying experience!


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The Essex Reporter • April 28, 2016

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Conservation camps still have openings Openings remain in the Vt. Fish & Wildlife Department’s Green Mountain Conservation Camp this summer, a program for young people who want to learn about Vermont’s wildlife and gain outdoor skills. The one-week camp

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sUMMeR caMps Your summer to-do list is here

Three Main Rules: 1. Take photos of all activities 2. One score sheet per person 3. Have a blast!

Vermont State Parks announces 2016 Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge The challenge is on: Vermont State Parks is happy to announce the 2016 Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge, a statewide outdoor scavenger hunt where participants earn points by completing fun, outdoor activities and earn free entry to Vermont State Parks for this year and all of next year. Just go to the parks website, www.vtstateparks.com, and download the 2016 Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge score sheet. Choose the activities from each section you’d like to do, and take a photo of yourself (or have someone else take a photo) of you doing that activity. Once you reach 250 points, send us your score sheet, photos and any accompanying materials, and we’ll send you a gold VIP pass good for free park entry for 2016 and 2017. Most of the activities can be done anywhere and include things like making your own croquet course using items from around the house for mallets and balls, whittling your own marshmallow stick or observing and identifying three native Vermont wildflowers. “This program is one of our favorites,” Director of State Parks Craig Whipple, said. “It’s a win for parents because they get ideas of fun things to do with their kids, and it gets the whole family outside. The kids love the challenges, and especially the VIP gold coin, which gives them a rewarding sense of accomplishment.” Activities must be completed between April 1 and October 15, 2016. Weekly bonus activities will be posted on Vermont State Parks’ Facebook and Twitter feeds.

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arts & entertainment

ADL delights with “Annie!” Albert D. Lawton Middle School students wowed audiences with their presentation of “Annie!” on April 7, 8 and 9. The actors performed to a packed audience each night and ended their run with a standing ovation. The cast of 37 students included sixth, seventh and eigth-graders. Miss Bella Joly played the title character, Annie, with poise and vocals that left the audience impressed with her range and expression. She was supported by a cast of adorable orphans including Lily Schecter, Emma Symula, Jordan Verasamy, Faith Awotho, Claire Emery, Skylar Barbarow. Madeline Moino brought Ms. Hannigan to life with humor and wonderful timing. Emma Villella and Joe Coulombe portrayed Grace Farrell and Daddy Warbucks with style. Rounding out the villains were Miss Morgan Sutliff and Patrick Herrin, who tried to find their way to easy street as Lily St.

Regis and Rooster. FDR was played by Eric Lu, Bundles by Peter Jordan and a smiling Bert Healey was brought to us by Will Payson. The Boylan sisters with their gum snapping and radio jingles were brought to life by Ella Thompson, Phoebe Gammal and Kami Latulippe. The ensemble who created the mood for the production were Mia Phillips, Megan Ginnet, Laruen Toussaint, Isabella Silva, Elaina Hertle, Sydney Stammelman, Sydney Parent, Isabella Salemno, Olivia Toomey, Helen Koester, Avery Rabidoux and Mia Phillips. Several title characters also assisted in the ensemble. Accompanied by an amazing pit crew led by Tommy Bergeron, Miss Grace Lu and Annie Bovee and Sam Evans leant their musical talents to bring the performance together.

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The cast of Albert D. Lawton school's "Annie!" is pictured at a performance this month. Photo contributed

Of course no show would be complete without the students behind the scenes. Mr. Matthew Tupaj acted as stage manager coordinating numerous volunteers, without whom the show would not go on. Carol Spradling directed the group and worked tirelessly to bring together an amazing

production. Carmon Verasamy was responsible for set design and bringing NYC to our little stage, and Merdith Payson was coordinated the choreography. Many thanks to the families and businesses that helped create such a successful and enriching experience to our kids.

Arts to the Outdoors:

What to do in Vermont this May When the calendar hits May in Vermont, a host of events and outdoor activities await visitors and residents of the state. From the performing arts to walking tours to exciting sporting events, here’s a sample of things to check out this month.

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May 1-8, The Green, Woodstock A Pentangle Arts production in collaboration with ArtisTree based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats when one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer.

Vermont Inn-to-Inn Walking Tour

Throughout May, Chester An Inn-to-Inn walking tour is one of the most independent and relaxing ways to observe Vermont’s natural beauty at close range. Explore historic sites, swimming holes, antique shops, bookstores, covered bridges, farms, lakes and mountain streams along the way.

The Curious Cousins of Vermont Outsider Artist Gayleen Aiken

May 3-21, Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury Gayleen Aiken (1934– 2005) is recognized as an idiosyncratic 20th century folk and outsider artist. As a child in Barre, Aien created a family of fictional cousins with the last name “Raimbilli.” Aiken told stories and envisioned hobbies for each one. The cousins are illustrated in oil and mixed media paintings and drawings, many with descriptive writings penned on the bottom or in a corner of the canvas.

ARTstravaganza

May 6-8, Arts Council of Windham County, Brattleboro Where creativity grows – come find out why! Featuring over 30 exhibitions in Brattleboro.

non-profit organizations. The proceeds from this event benefit the many programs and events of the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Lyle Brewer Concert

May 14, ArtisTree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret

VNA Vermont Respite House 5K Fun Run & Jiggety Jog May 7, Allen Brook Elementary School, Williston

Participants of all ages and fitness levels will walk, run, bike, push strollers and pull wagons to raise pledges for the VNA Vermont Respite House.

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May 7, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington There was a time when the world was full of magic and splendor, as if all on Earth existed in harmony with heaven. You could see it in the arts, feel it in the air and hear it in the beat of a drum. This was a land of heroes and sages, dragons and phoenixes, emperors and immortals. Known today as China, this place was once called “the Middle Kingdom” and “the Land of the Divine.” What if you could journey back and visit this lost world? Now you can.

The Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency Race May 12, State House Lawn, Montpelier

The Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency Race is a team running/walking 5k open to businesses, government and

Steeped in jazz, blues, pop and rock, we welcome Lyle Brewer back to the stage at ArtisTree! Brewer has been a staple of the Boston music scene for the last 10 years.

Ben Williams Quartet May 14, Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro

The Ben Williams Quartet displays world-class bass playing and an original approach to arranging and youthful vitality.

Pentangle Arts: The Malek Jandali Trio

May 21, North Universalist Chapel, Woodstock World-renowned composer and pianist, Malek Jandali, recognized as a leading figure in today’s piano world, will be presenting for the first time at Pentangle with Abdulrahim Alsiadi and one of our very own local cellists.

Celebration of Peonies May 21, Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, Manchester

Traditionally the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks of June, the Formal Garden signals the beginning of the season with thousands of peony blooms – many of them from the original 1907 plants.

Randolph Center Tractor Pulls & Farmers Swap Meet May 28, Smith’s Farm, Randolph Center

This well-loved event has been a small community staple for many years and is free and open to the public.

Vermont Open Studio Weekend

May 28-29, Vt. Route 100, Stockbridge You will find a list of 194 participants this year. The Vermont Crafts Council produces the Vermont Studio Guide, which contains maps, directions and contact information about participants, and posts the same material on its website.

Killington Stage Race May 28-30, Killington Area Green Mountains

The Killington Stage Race is a series of three races structured to cover a variety of terrain and distances, set against the cool, lush landscape of Vermont’s green mountains. Nearly 500 cyclists venture to the heart of the green mountains to Race the Legend each year.

People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay May 29, Battery Park, Burlington

The course winds through the city streets of Burlington, and includes spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and lake. Run as little as three miles or as many as 26.2. Run for a cause, with a friend or for yourself.

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Study: Commonly purchased foods can be affordable at farmers’ markets

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ne of the greatest barriers preventing consumers from purchasing local food at farmers’ markets is the perception that farmers’ markets are too expensive. Many consumers report they avoid purchasing local food at direct marketing outlets, such as farmers’ markets, for fear of high costs. Last year, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets conducted a pilot research project to address these concerns and determine whether or not local products sold at farmers’ markets are indeed more expensive. The study concluded farmers’ markets are a good option for consumers whose purchasing decisions are driven by price as well as local and/or organic attributes. In August 2015, the agency gathered pricing information on more than 50 local products found at 13 markets statewide and compared those prices to those of similar products sold at five different retail establishments in central Vermont, including grocery stores and gas stations. The products reviewed in this study included a wide cross-section of commonly purchased foods, including organic and non-organic produce, meats and proteins and local products. The results of the pilot study determined commonly

purchased foods can be affordably priced at farmers’ markets. A few key findings from “A Comparison Study of Product Pricing at Vermont Farmers’ Markets and Retail Establishments” include: 92 percent of certified organic produce at farmers’ markets is competitively priced (within a 10 percent price range) with the same items found at retail stores. Local meats and proteins at farmers’ markets are also competitively priced with retail establishments more than 57 percent of the time. When comparing local products, farmers’ market prices are competitive a majority of the time, and, in some cases, local products available at farmers’ markets are actually less expensive than the same local products at retail establishments. Local, certified-organic products at farmers’ markets are almost always (89 percent of the time) competitively priced with the same products at retail establishments. The purpose of this study is to guide consumers in making informed food choices based on accurate pricing data and awareness of local and organic options. Over the next two years, the agency, in partnership with NOFAVT, will work to expand the existing body of research

A shopper peruses the offerings at Milton's farmers' market last summer. A study recently indicated that fresh produce sold at these markets are more affordable than consumers might think. Photos ContRibuteD

to complete a comprehensive statewide product price comparison study. For access to the price comparison resource and

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future related resources, visit the Vermont Agency of Agriculture webpage http:// agriculture.vermont.gov/ localfooddatatracking.

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The Essex Reporter • April 28, 2016

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By ABBY LEDOUX

ermont’s premiere roller derby league faced off against Maine last Saturday night at its home base, the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Jct. Established in 2007, Green Mountain Roller Derby is Vermont’s first league of its kind. Consisting of 40 skaters and 7 referees, the league is skater owned and operated. Any female age 18 or older can join – the league is accepting new skaters at “fresh meat practice” most Tuesday nights at the Expo. A fast-paced, high action sport, roller derby is played in games called bouts, where a group of skaters called

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“jammers” try to make their way through an eightskater pack of “blockers.” They earn points each time they legally pass a skater on the opposing team; hip checking and body slamming ensues. Formerly known as Green Mountain Derby Dames, the local league changed its name last year, dropping the gender-specific “dames” to become more inclusive of the local derby community, a May 2015 press release said. GMRD’s mission statement calls for high standards of respect and sportsmanship, charging the derby with the responsibility of being a “positive force in our community.” Two teams comprise the league: Grade A Fancy,

the league’s sanctioned Women’s Flat Track Derby Association team, competes around the east and beyond; GMRD’s B travel team, the Black Ice Brawlers, compete around Vermont and northern New England. GMRD skaters have monikers like “Spiller Guts,” “Suffokate” and “Savage Patch Kid.” A formal set of rules governs their play, and GMRD’s “Legion of Doom” – the collective term for referees and league officials – keeps order. GMRD’s Grade A Fancy heads to Buffalo, N.Y. next month to face the Queen City and Roc City leagues. In July, they take on the Boston Roller Derby at home in Essex Jct. Visit www.gmrollerderby.com to find out more.

PHOTOS: Members of the Green Mountain Roller Derby – formerly known as the Green Mountain Derby Dames – are pictured at their bout, or a match, against Maine at the Champlain Valley Exposition on Saturday, April 23. Photos BY HARJIT DHALIWAL FOR THE ESSEX REPORTER

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