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By COLIN FLANDERS The town of Essex provided its employees a todo list in light of last month’s data breach, in which an employee accidentally disclosed confidential records of 262 municipal staff to a fraudster. The document, located on a section of the town’s website dedicated to the incident, instructs past and present employees to contact a major credit reporting agency, to request a fraud alert be placed on their account and to get a free credit report after six months and again in a year. The plan also instructs employees to complete a federal identity theft report, to keep a log of contact with creditors and other relevant parties and to start a file with copies of credit reports and all related correspondence. Both retirement agencies for the town were notified, and all townrelated accounts have fraud alerts, according to town officials. The town will pay for “some form of credit monitoring services for all

– See DATA on page 3

hannah Poquette takes flight during the pole vault event april 27. see more sports on page 11.

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Four-story building proposed for Park St. By JASON STARR

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randolph man in custody after car chase, crash Pursuit began in Essex By MICHAELA HALNON A Randolph man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a high-speed chase that began in Essex. Alexander Tracy, 19, turned himself in at the Vermont State Police Barracks in Williston, a press release Tuesday said. At 12:20 a.m. on April 30, officers were notified of a police pursuit southbound toward Bristol. The chase was initiated by Essex police when the suspect’s vehicle was observed traveling at a high speed southbound on North Street, police said. Bristol police attempted to stop the vehicle as it traveled northbound on Route 116 onto Silver Street in Hinesburg, where it crashed after striking spike strips deployed by a Shelburne police officer. Tracy fled the crash on foot and could not be located. At the time of the crash, Tracy was breaking a curfew agreement set in an earlier burglary case and was supposed to be in the custody of his mother, police said. Tracy was lodged for lack of $5,000 bail. He faces charges in Addison and Chittenden counties.

With the four-story building at the corner of Pearl and Park streets nearing completion in Essex Junction, a new plan is under review for a similar development next door. Gabe Handy of Colchester-based Handy’s Hotels and Rentals owns the 1.3 acres at 9 and 11 Park Street, just south of the new corner building. Handy’s property currently has two houses on it, one of which is occupied by the Pho Dang Vietnamese restaurant. He has submitted a master plan for Essex Junction Planning Commission review to demolish the two houses and build two multi-story buildings with a mix of commercial and residential uses. The building along Park Street is envisioned with ground level business space and three stories of upper level apartments, just like the four-story building nearing completion at the corner. The other building is described in the master plan as three stories (44 units) of elderly housing. It is proposed to abut the driveway to the Park Street School, where the Essex Junction School District runs a preschool. Handy and school finance director Grant Geisler signed an agreement in January to allow access to the elderly housing from the driveway. Handy will pay the district

a local builder wishes to redevelop this parcel on Park street in essex with two multi-story buildings with a mix of commercial and residential uses. Photo | michaela halnon

$25,000 for the access as well as 20 percent of the driveway’s repairs and maintenance costs, according to the agreement. Many of the same residents of School Street and Park Terrace who opposed the construction at 4 Pearl St. weighed in against Handy’s proposal during a planning commission meeting in February.

“It is my opinion that the building under construction at 4 Pearl St. overpowers the center of the village and does not reflect the surrounding scale or architecture of the village center as is stated in the village plan,” School Street resident Linda McKenna said in written comments to the commission.

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unified district taking form Admins juggle transition efforts By COLIN FLANDERS

dan French, interim project manager in charge of overseeing the essex Westford school district transition process, listens during an april 26 board meeting at essex high school. Photo | colin Flanders

As the unified school district between the town of Essex, Essex Junction and Westford inches closer to its launch next year, efforts to begin the transition are well underway. The Essex Westford Educational Community School Board has met four times since February to begin the early stages of policy and governance discussions. Last week, the board had its first chance to speak with Dan French, the interim project manager who will oversee the transition before a new superintendent is hired early next year. French, previously superintendent of the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union for the past 12 years, will facilitate communication between Essex Town School District Superintendent Mark Andrews and Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Superintendent Judy

DeNova. Andrews will handle student support services and curriculum, and DeNova will oversee the transition of information technology, human resources and finance. The latter two, inseparable by nature, appear they’ll be one of the first dominos to fall. “Everybody’s touched by finance,” DeNova said Friday. And since finance and HR allow school districts to pay their employees and make purchases through vendors, it’s essential for this system to be in place when the unified district begins operating July 1, 2017. “You have to have that kind of a system in place if you’re going to write checks to anybody,” said Grant Geisler, CCSU’s chief financial officer. Geisler, ETSD business manager Roger George and CCSU’s HR head Deb Anderson are reviewing the systems together.

– See UNIFICATION on page 3

The Essex Reporter • May 5, 2016

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EssexCHIPS to host 5K to benefit mentoring By COLIN FLANDERS EssexCHIPS is paging all active community members in hopes of expanding the field of its second annual 5K Fun Run and Walk, which kicks off at Founders Memorial School on May 14. All proceeds will benefit the FriendCHIPS program, which pairs adult community members with Essex Town students for weekly gatherings. “These efforts will directly help to increase our activity supplies for the upcoming school year, sustain and support mentoring matches and increase recruitment and outreach for mentors to serve the children who are still in need of a mentor,” said Eliza Kuchuk, the

organization’s youth program coordinator. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and leads runners a course traversing the trails around the school. Racer-friendly food will be provided in the form of bananas, bagels, apples and oranges, while various prizes are up for grabs, including memberships and gift certificates from local fitness clubs. Participants will also automatically qualify for $10 gift cards from Fleet Foot, while Summit Chiropractic is hosting a stretch table to prepare runners. Currently, the organization oversees 20 mentoring pairs throughout the Essex Town School District, a number that’s grown since the program’s inception five years ago. Program coordinators have said both

teachers and parents have reported students in the program often demonstrate a more positive attitude, an increased resiliency and higher classroom participation. Still, Kuchuk believes there’s a need to expand the awareness of these programs. “Children today are faced with changing families, exposure to drugs and alcohol, socioeconomic challenges and everyday social conflicts,” she said. “Mentoring is one program that provides a positive influence in a child’s life through youth-adult partnership.” The event also serves as a quasi-open house for FriendCHIPS, with mentoring coordinators on hand to discuss the program and ways the community can help out.

“It’s a fun way for people to not only exercise, but meet new community members,” said Marie Kay, EssexCHIPS’ development coordinator. Kay said the goal is to create a communitydriven 5K event, where local businesses can actively take part to promote their services and connect with potential customers. It costs $25 to register for the event at www.friendchips5k.eventbrite.ca. Those interested in signing up to volunteer can do so at www.vols.pt/DSytAW. T-shirts will also be for sale for $10. To learn more about EssexCHIPS, visit www. essexchips.org.

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April 25- May 1, 2016 Monday 0125 Agency Assist in Jericho 0527 Directed on Jericho Rd 0710 Alarm on Main St 1031 Juvenile Problem on Educational Dr 1101 Disabled Vehicle on Pearl St 1143 Juvenile Problem on Founders Rd 1147 Lost Property on Maple St 1259 Citizens Dispute on Park St 1313 Motor Veh Complaint on Gentes Rd 1329 Suspicious on Railroad St 1415 Juvenile Problem on Educational Dr 1441 Shoplifting on Essex Way 1609 Motor Veh Complaint on School St 1640 Alarm on Rustic Dr 1716 Citizens Assist on Kellogg Rd 1959 Citizens Dispute on North St

1334 Welfare Check on Athens Dr 1810 Fraud on Pearl St 1838 Intoxicated Person on Upper Main St 2001 Family Fight on Baker St

Tuesday 0543 911 Hang-up on Park St 0818 Alarm on Pearl St 0950 Accident on Brickyard Rd 1013 Agency Assist on Oliver Wight Dr 1121 Lost Property on Center Rd 1206 Passing Stopped School Bus on Greenfield Rd

Wednesday 0033 Citizens Dispute on Baker St 0302 Alarm on Founders Rd 0702 Traffic Hazard on Jericho Rd 0714 Motor Veh Complaint on River Rd 0741 Alarm on Tyler Dr 0752 Welfare Check on Vale Dr 1037 Suspicious on Park St 1045 Welfare Check on Essex Way 1510 Unlawful Mischief on River Rd 1514 VIN Verification on Colchester Rd 1624 Phone Problem on River View Dr 1628 Alarm on Tyler Dr 1722 Suspicious on Densmore Dr 1734 Phone Problem on Lavoie Dr 1854 Alarm on Pearl St 2213 Suspicious on Maplelawn Dr Thursday 0658 Accident on Fort Parkway

0735 Suspicious on Osgood Hill Rd 0750 Disabled Vehicle on Park St 1143 Juvenile Problem on Educational Dr 1230 Violation of Conditions of Release on South St 1303 Shoplifting on Pearl St 1314 Accident on Pearl St 1434 Juv Problem on Pinewood Manor 1514 Traffic Offense on Old Stage Rd 1520 Accident on I 289 1535 Alarm on Sherwood Sq 1610 Agency Assist on Sunset Dr 1640 Disabled Vehicle on Jericho Rd 1730 Directed Patrol on Cindy Ln 1751 Alarm on Southdown Ct 1831 Petit Larceny on Joshua Way 2016 Domestic Assault on Athens Dr Friday 0053 Suspicious Vehicle on Raymond Dr 0438 Careless & Negligent on Jericho Rd 0514 Alarm on Pearl St 0658 Passing Stopped School Bus on River Rd 0724 Citizens Assist on Maple St 0934 VIN Verification on Brigham Hill Rd 1007 Found Property on Lincoln St 1307 VIN Verification on Hawthorne Cir 1425 Juvenile Problem on Prospect St 1510 Suspicious Vehicle on Clover Dr 1529 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd 1550 Traffic Offense on Pearl St 1606 Suspicious on Blackberry Rd 1710 Accident on Park St 1823 Accident on Essex Way 2106 Theft on Essex Way

Saturday 0016 Grossly Negligent Op, Excessive Speed, Grossly Eluding a Police Officer and Violation of Conditions of Release on Colchester Rd 0122 Untimely on Carmichael St 0723 Alarm on Morse Dr 0739 Citizens Dispute on Central St 0852 Family Fight on Pearl St 1159 Parking Prob on Old Colchester Rd 1202 Agency Assist on Woodside Dr 1230 Directed Patrol on Towers Rd 1247 Animal Problem on Essex Way 1437 Alarm on Founders Rd 1553 Citizens Assist on Park St 1556 Accident on Park St 1739 Intox. Person on Susie Wilson Rd 2250 Theft on River Rd 2335 Agency Assist on River Rd Sunday 1006 Alarm on Market Pl 1100 Suspicious on Lyon Ln 1410 First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault on Partridge Dr 1925 Agency Assist on River Rd 2235 Alarm on Sunset Dr

Tickets Issued: 15 Warnings Issued: 55 Fire/EMS Calls Dispatched: 32

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“I am very worried that this new development will further the problem, and that we will end up with a closed in, cavern feel,” McKenna continued. “I hope very much that the overall scale and feel of the village is taken more seriously this time when considering this new proposal.” Community development director Robin Pierce said the proposal meets the standards in the village’s land development code as well as growth ideas that came out of a public visioning workshop series last year called Design Five Corners. School Street resident Anne Whyte

joined McKenna in voicing concern about the combined traffic impact of the building at 4 Pearl St. and the two new proposed buildings. Both buildings have primary access points at a small, one-way street that connects to School Street called Park Terrace. “I cannot conceive of the traffic congestion with the current traffic challenges, the coming addition of 51 residences and commercial space at 4 Pearl St. and then the addition of more vehicles entering and exiting Five Corners from this new development,” McKenna wrote.

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“We would find somewhere else around here,” she said. “This building is old. It doesn’t mean much to me.” A move would be an opportunity to update the menu and possibly change the restaurant name, she said, which was kept in deference to a purchase agreement she made when she bought the restaurant from the owners of the original Pho Dang in Winooski. “I’m hoping to upgrade everything,” Dang said.

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from page 1 past/present staff whose information was comprised,” the document reads. In the fraudulent emails, which were sent to the town on April 8 and 9, an unknown person posed as a town official and requested payroll records for all town personnel, police say. A town employee did not verify the sender’s identity before releasing the information, according to a press release sent out April 18 by Essex police Cpt. Rick Garey, who oversees the town’s IT department. The breach included copies of Essex’s 2015 W2s, employee phone numbers, date of hire, date of birth and rate of pay. The leaked information didn’t include banking or credit card data, according to police. After receiving the data, the fraudster called the IRS posing as town employees requesting copies of their 2015 tax filings, according Garey’s email. The email explains the fraudster could file a tax report in the employee’s name, requesting payment be sent to another location. Officials realized the breach April 12 when several town employees attempted

The apartments there will be complete by September, developer Brett Grabowski said via e-mail Friday. He had no information to share about businesses interested in the street-level retail space. The planning commission unanimously approved the master plan for 9 and 11 Park St. in February. Pierce said a more detailed site plan review is required for each of the two proposed buildings. Pho Dang restaurant owner Dung Dang is aware of her landlord’s plans to tear down the building and seemed to welcome the prospect.

from page 1 to file their taxes, only to find their accounts were comprised. Garey alerted town employees in an email sent out April 13 at about 2:30 p.m. “We are very sorry for any inconvenience or concern this incident causes you,” it reads. “The security of your information is a priority to us, and we are taking steps to prevent an incident like this from happening again.” About 10 minutes later, Garey informed the Vermont Attorney General’s Office of the incident. “We’re working on updating policies, procedures and training,” Garey said Tuesday morning when asked what’s being done to prevent such an incident from happening again. He said the town is comparing different training resources that will then be provided to employees who handle personally identifiable information. Garey declined to share if any personnel repercussions resulted from the incident, calling it an “internal matter.”

The town school district employs Infinite Visions, a system the majority of Vermont schools use, while CCSU uses SunGard, a “robust system that offers a lot of capability,” Geisler said. After extending the search beyond the status quo, the administrators decided their current systems are the “cream of the crop,” Geisler said. ETSD and CCSU staffs will meet Thursday to discuss the two options. Geisler, George and Anderson will then sift through the feedback to make a recommendation by the end of June, Geisler estimated. Beyond a lengthy list of detailed requirements — more than three pages long — the administrators are taking into account three grander provisions: the system’s user-friendliness, how easy it can be taught and its cost, he said. The eventual system’s purchase will be covered by the unified district’s transition

funds provided by the Vermont Agency of Education. These were transferred to the unified school board in April, DeNova said, nearly six months after voters approved the merger last November. While the finance and HR system will likely be the unified district’s first major expenditure, DeNova was hopeful the unified district could find a good deal. “Maybe, because we’re new, some folks may want to offer us some really great opportunities,” she said, holding up crossed fingers. “Here’s my Pollyanna talking,” she said, laughing. Within DeNova’s optimism lies an understanding there still remains a long road ahead. As the transition begins to take form, she stressed the work isn’t finished when the unified school begins operation. “In fact, we’ve just dipped our toes in,” she said.

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Dear Patrick: We need your help

EHS’ ACE program does great work

By EMERSON LYNN

Sen. Patrick Leahy is the most senior member of the United States Senate and sits on two of its most powerful committees: Judiciary and Appropriations. As we are reminded, and as we have argued, this seniority comes with a certain amount of power, and that power carries with it an advantage for Vermont. Dear Patrick: We’re in need of just a smidgen of that influence. Not a lot. No money has to change hands. No broken arms. But we need some help to make a big problem a smaller one. The issue is the EB-5 program at Jay Peak, et al. The suit against project developers Ariel Quiros and Bill Stenger is likely to take years before it’s settled; in the interim, there are several hundred immigrant investors who are obviously anxious about their positions. It turns out many of these investors are more concerned about getting their green cards than they are getting their money back. Michael Goldberg, the court-appointed receiver managing Jay Peak, noted this week that a number of the investors had offered to put up as much as $20 million just to finish a condominium project that is half done. As Mr. Goldberg was quoted as saying: “There are investors in Q Burke and Stateside [Jay Peak] who actually want to infuse additional funds into the equity of the projects so jobs can be created so they can get their EB-5 visas. They have more concern with getting their EB-5 status than getting their money back.” That might strike Vermonters as odd, but it’s not. There is a general understanding among would-be investors that promoters can’t assure them of their money back, let alone a return. Those who sign up for the program also must meet key benchmarks to show they have the financial wherewithal to afford the $500,000 price of the visa. Most of them do their due diligence, and if they sign up, the primary lure is the visa. Vermont is in a unique position with its EB-5 program. It’s one of two in the nation operated under the state’s umbrella. The good news is that the state’s imprimatur makes it easier to sell. The bad news is that the fraud allegations against the Jay Peak developers are not helping our cause, to say the least. What is important is doing all within our power to shore up the strength of the state’s EB-5 program and to do so publicly. Obviously, a key part of that is an enhanced oversight of our existing EB-5 programs. Splitting responsibilities between the Agency of Commerce – the promoters – and the Department of Financial Regulation – the regulators – is a start. Considering the experience with Jay Peak, our credibility going forward should be vastly improved, from both the investors’ point of view and the developers’. But the help we need from Sen. Leahy – who has been one of the law’s most ardent defenders – is figuring out how perhaps several hundred of Jay Peak’s investors can get (or keep) their green cards. For those investors who have paid the money and who have their security clearances in order, there is no acceptable reason for them to have their visas denied. They are not the ones at fault. It was not their responsibility to see whether the money they invested went to the project for which it was intended. They made a good faith investment, and we should respond accordingly by figuring out how to assure them of their green cards. This is crucial for two basic reasons: First, it is the right thing to do. The purpose of the law is to create jobs locally and to bring productive immigrants to our shores. We’re a nation of immigrants, and the more we can attract – particularly to Vermont – the stronger we are. Showing investors that we’re doing all within our power to make good on our end of the promise is the message of all encompassing importance. It would send a thundering message to other would-be investors. Second, it is vital to the integrity of the state’s EB-5 program Obviously, any potential investor is wary of the Vermont brand at the moment, and there are countless other EB-5 projects nationwide that would be only too happy to have them. The surest way to regain our strength is to follow through on our promise, which, in this case, is to let those investors know that we’re doing all within our power to get them their visas. The legal process involving the Jay Peak allegations will go on for years. But investors should be spared the wait. They should know the senator is working to give them what they were promised. If there is anyone who can get this done, it’s Sen. Leahy. If there is anyone who has made clear the advantages of his seniority, it’s him. And with reason: He sits atop the Washington power grid. It should also be good politics for a senator running for reelection. He’s already working to strengthen the federal oversight of the EB-5 program. He can be as embarrassed as anyone about what has transpired, but he can also use present circumstances to show his ability to rebuild and to reassure, which are much stronger qualities than retreat and regret. He’s the man with the power, and now is the time to use it. Emerson Lynn is co-publisher of The Essex Reporter and The Colchester Sun.

I wanted to take the time to say what an invaluable resource we have in the Essex High School Alternative Center for Education program. My son started there last fall, and I’ve had the chance to get to know some of the staff and see the work they do. The staff at ACE are miracle workers, and in my opinion, are doing some of the most vital educational work in Essex. Their work with students who

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The engraved bricks/ pavers have been installed in the Mary Hughes Reading Garden at Summit Street School as part of the natural playground effort there. Huge thanks to Summit parent Dave Pariser and his team at Vermont Stone for generously donating their masonry talent and time to make this installation a reality. Big thanks also to Bruce Murdough and his team at Chittenden Central Supervisory Union for

By Debbie Evans

Well, the legislature is down to the last week. Amendments and tempers are flying. Here is a glimpse of work transpiring in my committee. H.249 is a bill altering the actions of regional planning commissions. With transparency and the local municipal voice, the goal is to facilitate service agreements among municipalities as equal partners. Quick summary: An RPC must draft bylaws articulating processes for entering, withdrawing from and terminating intermunicipal service agreements; there must be at least one public hearing on the proposed by-laws, with at least 30 days notice. If any revisions are made, another hearing must be held. The bylaws must be adopted by a vote of at least 67 percent of the RPC commissioners. Once the proposed bylaws are in place, an RPC may

promote, coordinate, implement and administer service agreements among municipalities. To become effective, a service agreement must be ratified by the RPC and the legislative bodies of the municipalities that are involved in the service agreement. This is not mandatory for any municipality. It appears to be a win-win. There is a general consensus that no legislation with regard to establishing an ethics commission will occur this session. House Government Operations was first looked at the bill (S.184) on April 28. Several points need to be studied when looked at again. First and foremost, is it needed? There is a question of what stipulations regarding ethical conduct to include or not include. The most contentious being financial disclosure requirements for statewide candidates as well as for state legislative candidates. The perception of wrongdoing can do damage. If we are to ensure trust in government, we must ensure accountability and transparency. My committee, Government Operations, had the exciting opportunity to attend the bill signing of H.458, automatic voter registration.

supporting this every step of the way. We thank everyone who purchased a paver – in memoriam, in celebration, as a way of commemorating children’s art – and hope you will take the time to visit the garden at Summit to see the results. The plans for installation of natural playground elements over the summer are full steam ahead, and we look forward to inviting the community to a ribbon cutting this fall. Please stay tuned for details.

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It was signed into law at Montpelier City Hall and automatically registers eligible Vermonters to vote when they apply for a state driver’s license. Our secretary of state has championed this effort to help more Vermonters exercise their fundamental right to vote. It will streamline voter registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles with a system that identifies eligible Vermonters and automatically sends their information to the town or city clerk for addition to the checklist, unless they opt out. According to the secretary of state, “AVR saves time and money, increases the accuracy of our statewide voter checklist, curbs the potential for fraud and protects the integrity of our elections.” That spells democracy at its best. Vermont is now the fourth state with this law, which will take effect July 1, 2017. Something to reflect on: A beautiful, stunning bald eagle flew above our heads as this bill was signed. As always, I look forward to your concerns and questions. I can be reached at devans@leg.state.vt.us. It is my continued pleasure to serve you in the legislature.

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My childhood home The day we moved away, the moon was full and shining, even though it wasn’t yet dark. We got in the car, slammed the doors shut and tried not to cry. Look forward. Toward the future. Remember the past. But don’t live in it. It was time to move on, to go to a new house in a different state, a seemingly different world for my little 8-year-old mind. I didn’t want to go; I didn’t want to forget. I tried to capture the moment so I could relive it every day: The sky was a silky blue; a pale moon floated low in the sky; the grass was rippled by an invisible breeze; wind chimes churned and twisted. Clink, clink, clink. The engine roared to life. My father pulled the clutch and we shot forward. I looked back, pressing my hand to the glass, waving goodbye to my childhood home, my world. What was once my life was now reduced to memories, but they will never fade. Clink, clink, clink went the wind chimes.

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Birdwatchers are invited to evergreen erb's second annual bird walk in Jericho on may 21.

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Jericho woman teaches young, old to birdwatch By PHYL nEWBEcK Evergreen Erb’s favorite bird in Jericho’s Mills Riverside Park is the indigo bunting. “If the sun is shining, the blue just blows your socks off,” she said. But Erb usually doesn’t come to the park alone. A longtime resident of Jericho, she has led locals of all ages on bird watching trips through the 216-acre parcel of land since its creation in 1999. The walks began after the Jericho Underhill Land Trust conserved the newly named Mills Riverside Park and placed it under the auspices of the equally new Jericho Underhill Park District. Erb contributed to the purchase and helped raise awareness about the property by holding a birdwatching walk to showcase the avian population that needed protecting. She’s continued the tradition every year since. JUPD chairwoman Livy Strong says she’s thrilled

Erb will lead her 17th walk in the park. “These walks are extremely popular and draw a broad range of participants, from expert to beginner,” Strong said. “The park’s diverse habitats attract a wide variety of species. There is no better way to enjoy our favorite local birds and to welcome the many spring migrants.” Erb generally leads her charges on a loop along the river, through the open fields and then along the edge of the woods to experience as many habitats as possible. Some birdwatchers attend almost every annual event, but there are also newcomers every year. No bird watching experience is necessary, and although the walk normally lasts up to three hours, Erb doesn’t mind if those with other engagements or small children leave early. Often, close to 20 people show up to learn more about the variety of wildlife they can find close to home. Erb urges participants to

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bring binoculars because it is difficult to spot the birds with the naked eye. And, Erb says she never tires of helping folks find a new passion – even members of her own family. For years, Erb says she tried to interest her children and grandchildren in birding to no avail. Suddenly, at age 44, her daughter developed an interest in photography and began to take pictures of birds. “Now she’s a fanatical birder who goes out every day,” Erb said. “She learned more in a year than I’ve learned in 40 years.” Another highlight came a few years ago. Erb says a young boy joined the group after his parents gave him a birdfeeder and bird book for Christmas. “By the second year, he knew more than I did,” Erb said. “When someone like that comes along it’s so exciting to be part of the journey with them.” Over the years, the walk has grown into a twopart event. In addition to

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a Saturday morning stroll, Erb now gives a multimedia presentation at the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library as a sort of preview to the sights and sounds the group will see and hear over the weekend. Her daughter’s photos will be part of the presentation. The walk will take place rain or shine, but Erb says the best weather for birding is still and calm because the birds are more active and it’s easier to hear them. Slight rain and overcast skies may also move the birds to song and ideal temperatures are in the 50s and 60s.

Erb always enjoys getting youngsters hooked on birding but really appreciates seeing adults get excited about the pastime. “There is something about the wonderment that adults can find when they see birds,” she said. “There is a sense of excitement that is so much fun to watch.” A slideshow presentation will be shown at Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Bird Walk at Mills Riverside Park is on May 21 at 7 a.m.

“Dragging brakes” is a term that refers to brakes that remain partially applied even though pressure is not being exerted on the brake pedal. One of the likely causes of dragging brakes is contaminated brake fluid, which usually occurs as a result of openings around rubber seals or tiny breaks in flexible brake hoses that allow moisture to mix with brake fluid. This is a potentially damaging scenario because brake fluid is highly “hygroscopic,” meaning it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. When this occurs, brake fluid breaks down, and its ability to prevent corrosion is compromised, along with its boiling point and lubricating properties. To avert these problems, brake fluid should be replaced at regular intervals (about every two years). Does your brake fluid need to be replaced? If you are experiencing automotive problems with your vehicle, at ESSEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, we will examine it for any possible problems. At the first sign of trouble, be sure to bring your vehicle to a professional; the sooner you have us look at it, the better. We are located at 141147 Pearl St, Essex Junction. We feature A.S.E. Technicians including Master Techs. “Service You Can Trust” “We do it all!”. We are open for Business!

OPEN MON-SAT 6:59 AM NO APPT. NEEDED HINT: A lowered boiling point in brake fluid caused by contamination can result in a serious loss of braking power during repeated quick stops or prolonged braking on steep descending grades.

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covenant community church hosts its monthly soup and bread supper. Eat-in or take-out options available. 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 at 879-4313.

Call BARBARA at 802.829.7403

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Thursday

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 have 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/

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CoLCHESTER CoMMUniTy CHoRUS SpRinG ConCERT.

the colchester community chorus presents its 31st annual spring concert entitled “nature, Love and song.” the concert provides a fun night out for both young and old, featuring many songs including old time classics and traditional works. Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted. colchester High school Auditorium, colchester, 7:30 p.m. information: 862-3910.

Friday

order. don’t forget bug spray/tick repellent. park at 900 sherman Hollow rd. in the museum parking lot. pre-registration is helpful but not required. Birds of Vermont museum, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Free, donations welcome. information: 434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org.

Rummage Sale. Grace united method-

ist church hosts a rummage sale, which continues on saturday, may 7. take what you need and pay what you can. Grace united methodist church, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. information: 878-8071.

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fax hosts a rummage sale of clean clothes, books, toys and white elephant. proceeds benefit the United Church of Fairfax missions. sale continues saturday, may 7 with a bag sale all day. Baptist Building, Fairfax, 3-7 p.m. information: 849-6313. collects gently used shoes for re-use in Africa. the church will be donating athletic shoes, soccer cleats, dress shoes, casual shoes and sandals for men, women and children. Please no flip flops or Crocs. damaged or worn-out shoes are also not accepted. please do not leave shoes outside door. Grace united methodist church, Essex Junction, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. shoe collection continues may 7. information: 878-5923 or church office 8788071.

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Huge Indoor Flea Market May 7 & 8 Rt. 7 Grange Hall, Milton Antiques, Pictures, Dolls, Jewelry, CDs/DVDs, Gift Sets, Toys, Records Collectibles and more...

Saturday

push strollers and pull wagons to help raise money for Vermont respite House, VnA’s home-away-from-home for people with terminal illness and their families. pets on leads are welcome to join the fun. runners who participate in the 5k race receive an ofﬁcial time, and top ﬁnishers are awarded medals in all age categories. Allen Brook school, Williston. checkin, 8 a.m.; run, 9 a.m. register at www. vnacares.org/run or 860-4435.

Mothers get Free donuts & coffee!

Mayfest. the Lake champlain Waldorf

school hosts mayfest. this unforgettable outdoor spring celebration, designed for children ages 6 and under, includes live music, crafts, maypole dancing, ﬂower crown decorating, games, jump rope making, face painting, pony rides and other festivities. Free. Lake champlain Waldorf school, shelburne, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. information: www.lakechamplainwaldorfschool. org/events/mayfest/

Genealogy Research in Acadia. in this talk,

mike sevigny will discuss the history of Acadia, the British conquest and the subsequent deportations of French inhabitants. From a genealogical perspective, he will describe what records exist, where to ﬁnd them and what is available here at the Vt. French-canadian Genealogical society. if you suspect your ancestors might have had Acadian roots, this class will be extremely helpful. Vermont Genealogy Library, colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5. information: http://www. vtgenlib.org/ or 310-9285.

Pet of the Week CADBURY & CINNABUN

“Cycle de Mayo.” if you are an endurance

rider, hard-core commuter, racer, occasional rider or just into bicycles, you will want to be a part of the second annual “cycle de mayo.” Bring the whole family and enjoy music, food and talk to the committee about safe routes. younger riders can bring their own bike and practice riding on the skills course. come and join in a slow ride through the village. maple street park, Essex Jct., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. information: 497-4034.

Special Consideration: We need to go home together! SUMMARY: Meet Cadbury and Cinnabun! These darling little rabbits are looking for a new home full of love and hop-piness. These siblings are best friends, and spend their time snuggling up and napping together. If you are looking for pair of sweet, adorable, delightful little honey-bunnies, come meet Cadbury and Cinnabun!

Sunday

Early Birder Morning Walk. Join the Birds

Humane Society of Chittenden County 802-862-0135

Monday

Shape and Share Life Stories. prompts trig-

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.

Respite, Foster Care and Adoption open Forum. panel guests from various agen-

cies will discuss the many ways to support children and families in your community. discussion will be followed by a question and answer session with the panel. the event is open to all community members. Howard center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. information: www.howardcenter.org

Trivia night. trivia buffs gather for a meeting

VnA’s Vermont Respite House 5k Fun Run and Jiggety Jog. Walk, run, bike, skate,

829-7403 or 363-8919

3-month old Female & Neutered Male

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.

Rummage Sale. the united church of Fair-

Shoe drive. Grace united methodist church

FREE ADMISSION! Sat. 9-5 Sun. 9-3

Sunday Coffee Mix and Mingle. members

of Vermont museum for an early morning ramble in the forest and meadows surrounding the museum. Walks are led by experienced birders familiar with Vermont birds. Finish the walk with bird-friendly coffee at the viewing window inside the museum. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. Early mornings are often damp with dew, and boots are deﬁnitely in

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

Tuesday

Movies at Main Street Landing: “dog day Afternoon.” this series presents the

sidney Lumet-directed 1975 crime drama “dog day Afternoon,” starring Al pacino, John cazale and charles durning. main street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations beneﬁt a local charity. contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

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, noon-1:30 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. information: www.whirledtree.org

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 Jct., 9-11 a.m. information: www.essexartleague.com.

Craft Connection. twice a month, Wednesday

evenings. Join the Essex Alliance church community as women gather for crafts and fellowship. 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. interstitial

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 Vermontbased 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; participants must register at meetup.com. more info: www.burlingtonwritersworkshop. com.

Cell phones for Soldiers. Local residents can

Thursday

M.A.G.i.C.: Masculinity and Gender identity Conversation. participants of any

and all gender identities gather for 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.

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

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 har-

mony chorus group seeks additional women to sing in their holiday performances. meetings are monday nights. the pines, Aspen drive, south Burlington, 6:30 p.m. contact: 655-2174.

Community Wellness day. practitioners offer reiki, shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic center in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Fridays. sliding-scale donations; preregister the tuesday prior. contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 870-0361.

English as a Second Language Classes. improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative conference room 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 pro-

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CALEndAR cess 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.

VCAM Access orientation. Free. Vermont community Access media, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. monday-Friday, 10 a.m.10 p.m.; saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. contact: 651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.

duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Jct.

senior center, Essex, 1 p.m. information: 876-5087.

Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This conﬁden-

tial 12-step recovery program puts faith in Jesus christ at the heart of healing. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, co-dependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues and overcoming abuse. All those 18 and older are welcome. sorry, no childcare. Essex Alliance church, Essex. doors open at 6:30 p.m., sessions begin at 7 p.m. information: recovery@essexalliance.org or 310-9062.

Mah Jongg. Join other mah Jongg enthusi-

asts ages 50 and over at the Essex Jct. senior center at 10 a.m. on mondays and Fridays. new players are always welcome. Free to members of EJsc, others pay $1 per day. membership at EJsc is open to anyone 50 and older and is $12 per year. contact: 876-5087 or lpioli@essex.org.

Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex of-

Colchester-Milton Rotary Meeting. thursdays. serving the communities of colchester, milton and the champlain islands. Hampton inn, colchester, noon.

Essex Rotary Meeting. Wednesdays. serving the communities of Essex, Essex Jct., Jericho and underhill. the Essex, 12:10 p.m.

fers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over age 50. the session begins with a warm up, stretching exercises, then strength training using Hammer strength equipment with guidance. the class ends with a relaxing stretch and cool-down, and participants are welcome to use the cardio machines before or after. HammerFit Gym, Essex, mondays and thursdays 9:30 a.m. $5. information: 878-0444.

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

take place on the second Wednesday of all even-numbered months. the community Justice center provides restorative responses to crime and conﬂict in the greater Essex

area. the citizens Advisory Board advises the community Justice center on policy, direction and programming in an ongoing capacity. community Justice center, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. contact Kate: 6620001 or at kate@essexcjc.org.

Bagpipe and drum Lessons. the st. Andrew’s pipeband of Vermont offers instruction for bagpiping and drumming as an encouragement and incentive for attracting new members. the instructional program is designed to integrate and transition a piper or drummer into the “parade” band at a level of basic competency. st. James Episcopal church, Essex Junction, Wednesday evenings. Free. contact Beth: 343-4738.

drop-in pottery Wheel Class. spend Friday nights with our pottery instructors learning the basics of wheel working. try the wheel and have some fun with other beginner potters. through demonstrations and individual instruction, students will learn the basics of preparing and centering the clay and making cups, mugs and bowls. price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. Additional fired and glazed pieces are $5 each. no registration necessary, but space is limited. First come, first served. BCA Print and Wheel Studio, Burlington, Fridays 8-10 p.m. $12. contact: 865-7166.

drop-in Life drawing Class. this drop-in life drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local painter Glynnis Fawkes. spend the evening with other artists drawing one of our experienced models. Bring drawing materials and paper. no registration necessary. Ages 16 and up. BcA center, Burlington, mondays 6:308:30 p.m. $8. contact: 865-7166.

THURSDAY, MAY 5

ONGOING

robotics. The EHS Robotics club will do a demo of their competition piece, allow participants to maneuver a robot through an obstacle course and answer any questions kids might have. For grades 4-5. Brownell Library, Essex Jct., 3:154:45 p.m.

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Songs and Stories with Matthew. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. Funded by the Friends of Brownell Library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. LarP. Participate in a Live Action Role Play led by Sydney. Open to grades 6-12. Develop a character and try out your role-playing skills. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:304:30 p.m. Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun. For grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 9 Must read Mondays: “The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: a Pedestrian in Paris.” John Baxter recalls his many encounters and adventures in the City of Lights by providing a guided tour of the most beautiful walks through Paris, including favorite walking routes of the many acclaimed artists and writers who have called Paris home. Pick up a copy of the book at the main desk. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Lego Fun. Participate in fun and friendly building with Legos. For kids entering kindergarten and up. (Kids under 5 are welcome to participate with parental supervision.) Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.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, 3:30-4:30 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.

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

ESSEX FREE 2 Jericho Road LIBRARY Essex 879-0313 essexfreelibrary@essex.org.

Essex Area Religious Directory

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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Food Service Substitutes Do you have previous food service experience? Are you looking for a little extra cash or for some part-time hours to keep you busy? Substitute food service staff needed to perform a variety of routine food service tasks for the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union child nutrition program (serving the Essex Junction, Essex Union #46 High School, and Westford school districts). On-the-job training provided. Positions are available on an on-call as-needed basis, but may evolve into regular part-time positions as a result of turnover or program changes. Hours may vary from early to mid-morning to early afternoon. Pays $13.03/hour for the 2015-16 school year. This rate will increase to $13.32/hour beginning with the 2016-17 school year.

Green Algae on your siding or deck? Black streaks on your gutters? Moss on fences, walkways or driveways? MACK PAINTING can help! Now booking early-season pressure washing jobs. High-Pressure/LowPressure we have the tools, knowledge and skill to clean it right. Contact Greg at 802310-6379.

For consideration, please complete and electronically submit the SchoolSpring application to Job ID# 2647532, or stop by to complete an application. Chittenden Central Supervisory Union 51 Park Street Essex Jct., VT 05452

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kin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Fortunately, most skin cancers are slowgrowing, easy to recognize and relatively easy to treat when detected early. May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, and the American Cancer Society offers information to help you protect your skin and understand what you can do to find skin cancer early – when it is most treatable. Most skin cancers are non-melanoma, occurring in either basal cells or squamous cells. Most nonmelanoma skin cancers develop on sun-exposed areas of the body. Depending on the type, they can be fastor slow-growing, but they rarely spread. Melanoma skin cancers develop from melanocytes. Melanoma is usually curable when it’s detected in its early stages. Although melanoma accounts for only 1 percent of skin cancer cases, it’s a far more serious skin cancer, and it causes the vast majority of skin cancer deaths. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 5.4 million

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SPORTS SHORTS Joe Gonillo

elcome to May. Might see 60s later in the week. Packed schedule of sports last week and this week. Big wins last week for some of our teams, with the track team’s upset win at the Burlington Invitational the highlight.

Chike Asanya crosses the finish line after winning the 100-meter dash April 27. Below: Essex track team members compete during the Burlington Invitational.

Track takes the crown Essex track teams bested 28 other schools to take home the crown at the 44th annual Burlington Invitational last Saturday. Essex scored 162.33 points, nearly 10 more than second-place St. Johnsbury’s 153.5. For the Essex girls, firstplace finishers included Katie James (800m), Abigail Evans (pole vault) and Amanda Sinkewicz (shot put and javelin). The boys also boasted a number of top-three finishers, including Chike Asanya (second in 100m), Peter Feehan (third in 800m), Jameel Hankey (300m hurdles) and the 4x800m relay team. Both teams also cruised to a home victory last Wednesday, each scoring

40 points more than secondplace Burlington. For the boys team, which tallied 137 points, firstplace finishers included: Chike Asanya (100m), Jason Cooke (400m), Peeter Feehan (800m), Zach Preston (1500m), Jamaal Hankey (110m hurdles), Andrew Elliot (shot put and javelin) and Breyer Sinor (discus). The girls team found similar success, scoring a total of 134.5 points. First-place finishers included: Sade Hankey (100m and high jump), Katie James (400m), Madison Stephenson (long jump), Lindsey Gleason (triple jump) and Amanda Sinkewicz (shot put and javelin).

Girls lacrosse won three games — five in a row — and is 5-3. They play Middlebury and Mount Mansfield Union next. JVs (4-0-1) defeated Bellows Free Academy 12-3, Burlington 16-3 and tied SB 6-6. The baseball team is 3-3 after a 1-2 week. Essex lost a 1-0 pitching duel during which Maverick King tossed eight shutout innings, allowing four hits while striking out five. They crushed Mt. Abe 14-1, scoring a bevy of runs before ending the week dropping a 14-10 slugfest to SB. Eli Baez had four hits and an RBI; Liam Coulter had three hits with two RBIs. This week it’s BHS and Rice. The JVs (6-0) beat BFA 11-0, Mt. Abe 24-5 and SB 19-6. The freshman are 4-1, defeating BFA-Fairfax 10-4 and CVU 7-5. The softball team is 6-0 winning 5-1 over archrival BFA. Allie Rutz homered and struck out 14 Comets in the win. A 6-0 win over the Eagles and a 20-1 bombing of SB with Rutz striking out 13 K’s and hit a home run. Emily Harvey and Jamie Morin added three hits. They play the Seahorses and Green Knights this week.

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Girls tennis splits pair of contests The girls tennis team went 1-1 this past week, picking up a win against Rice last Thursday before falling to Burlington on Saturday. Down 2-3 with two matches to go against Rice, No. 2 seed Anna Ursiny and No. 4 seed Rylee Wrenner both picked up straightset wins to push the Hornets to victory. Ursiny found success again two days later, defeating

Burlington’s Molly Higgons in a tight three-set affair (7-6, 6-7, 10-8). Jordan Walsh picked up the other win for the Hornets, who had another shot at Burlington on Tuesday in a match that concluded after The Essex Reporter went to print. Essex will then host South Burlington on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Jordan Walsh tosses the ball before serving April 27. Photo | Colin Flanders

EHS staff member among rugby’s elite An Essex High School special education employee received one of rugby’s highest honors earlier this month, 25 years after she helped the U.S. national team win the sport’s first women’s World Kristin Kany Cup. Kristin Kany, who works in the school’s special education employment program, was honored April 9 during a USA Rugby capping ceremony at the 2016 Atlanta 7s, an international rugby tournament. The tournament features some of the world’s best women’s 7s rugby teams as they vie for berths in this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rugby 7s is making its debut as an Olympic sport for both women and men this year. Atlanta was a fitting venue to honor the pioneering 1991 USA Women’s National Team; it was the last American city to host

Boys lacrosse is 3-2 after losing 12-4 to a strong South Burlington team. Rebel goalkeeper Ryan Hockenbury made 14 saves. Sean Paul Vanzo scored twice while Ryan Forbes and Noah Ferris scored the others. Henry Adams had two assists. Avery Lamphere made 10 saves. The Champlain Valley Union game was postponed. Hanover and Spaulding this week. The JVs got by SB 7-3. The man-up team was superb, stated Coach Isham, going 3-4 on extra man offenses. JV B (2-1-1) beat CVU 9-2 behind four goals from Tyler Routhier and has three games this week.

The track and field team upset the field in the 44th BHS Invitational on Saturday. Teams from all divisions competed in the meet that serves as a mid-term exam with boys and girls teams combining points. Top 10 team results: Essex-157.33, St. J-151.50; CVU-129.33; SB-126; U-32-125.5; BHS-125; MMU-101.33; Rice-63; Colchester-51; Middlebury-43. Amanda Sinkewicz was named the outstanding field event athlete as she set a school and meet record in the javelin throwing-127’10”. She won shot-36’7.5” and placed second in discus-116’5”. Abigail Evans won the pole vault with a PR-9’8” while Katie James had a career day on the track winning the 800-2:27.90-PR, and a second in 400m-60.83-PR sixth all-time. Sade Hankey was second-HJ-5’; the MR team of Morgan Whitney, Arianna Moffatt, James and Jessica Stowe ran third. The boys’ 4x800m relay team-Zach Preston, Martin Thomas, Nate Rodrigue-Hotchkiss, and Peter Feehan took second; Chike Asanya ran second 100m-11.70 and 5th-200m-24.34; Feehan came back to place third-800m-2:03.25, and frosh Jamaal Hankey placed third in the 300mIH-43.85PR. Other place/finishers include: FourthMychaela Harton SP-33’11.5”; Hannah Neddo-HJ 5’0”; Ali Green-TJ 32’5.5”; 4x800m Relay-Guilla Eddy,Abby Trombley, Feora Leveillee, AnneMarie Martell-10:25.65;boys’ MR--Jason Cooke, Thomas, RodrigueHotchkiss, Feehan – 3:38.28; fifth-Ciera Manrique-JAV 94’6”(ninth all-time); girls 4x100m-Marisa Minadeo, Moffatt, Whitney, Kristen Roberge-54.17; sixth - Hankey-LJ 15’4”; Madison Stephenson-HH 17.98; boys 4x100m-Hankey,Anel Peco, Matt Saraceno, Asanya-47.72; Breyer Sinor-Discus 106’; Andrew Elliott-SP 41’2.5”; seventh – Cooke-400m 54.59; AnneMarie Martell-3000m 11:14.00; NeddoTJ 31’9”; eighth – Stowe-400m 65.11; Lindsey Gleason PV 7’1”; Green-HH 17.98; Minadeo300mLH 53.13; Elliott-Jav-131’6”. Girls tennis beat MMU 6-1, fell to SB 1-6, snuck by Rice 4-3, lost to Burlington 5-2. They stand 4-2. Boys tennis, 3-2, beat MMU 6-1, Rice 5-2, lost to SB 5-2, edged Burlington 4-3. Winners in Saturday’s match: Preston Gordon, who played an incredible match Friday; Noah Laporte, Andy Sher and Jake Wagner. They have four matches this week: BHS, Stowe, SB and CHS.

Kany previously played rugby in the World Cup. She's pictured above, center, carrying the ball in one of her prior matches.

an Olympic qualifying series tournament. Kany made the U.S. roster as a nontraveling reserve in that groundbreaking World Cup, which was held in Wales. She also competed in Scotland at the second World Cup in 1994.

Caps are awarded to rugby athletes who compete for their countries during international matches, and although a quarter century past due, to be awarded the official USA Rugby elite national cap is an enormous honor, Kany said.

Ultimate Frisbee (2-3) beat MAU 8-6. In the weekend Champlainships, they defeated Sharon 15-6 and MMU 15-2, fell to Montpelier 15-1,158, defeated VC 15-5 and BFA-Fairfax 12-5. The girls rugby teams were 2-0 last week, beating Saratoga and Rensselaer, N.Y. The boys lost to the former and defeated the latter 35-14. Happy birthday to math teacher Tammy Gilbert; former ’81 400m star John “Horseman” Borch; Tracie Cole; Mary Krug, science teacher and track/gymnastics coach; Matt Euber, Anna “Westford” Olsen and Kim Garrett.

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SCHooLS albert d. Lawton Dear families, Many thanks to those of you who attended our second community forum on April 27. It was a somewhat smaller group than last time, but still had representation from students, teachers, parents/guardians, Essex Chips, Essex Police Department, Essex selectboard and even Tom Murphy, who was our presenter at his Sweethearts and Heroes assembly we hosted in March. The group split into three groups, examined the suggestions that came from the first forum on how to develop ways in which we support each other to be positive community members and developed a few action steps. One action step is to form a school and community partnership group that would have representation from students, parents/guardians, business and non-profit group members and community members. We are developing the charge of this group now in hopes of getting the group up and running next fall. Another action step was to take communication/parent and guardian involvement suggestions and ask our Parents as Partners group to take on some of those tasks. The ultimate goal is for school, families and the community to work together to support our students' growth towards becoming positive community members. It is not a job that just one leg of this group can accomplish alone, both in terms of capacity and the magnitude of the charge. Stay tuned for more details about next steps and please contact me at lsinger@ccsuvt.org if you are interested in helping with the development of our new partnership group. Laurie Singer, Principal

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citizenship Project: Team Alchemy students are busy wrapping up their citizenship projects to present at our Citizenship Gala on May 10. Students will have completed 10 hours of community service with an organization of their choice, and have explored what it means to be a citizen in today's world. We would like to thank our community partners and encourage everyone who has been a part of this project to join us at ADL at 6 p.m. on May 10 for our Gala. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Amanda Eldridge at 878-1388 with any questions. Save the date: The ADL Annual Spring Concert will be held on May 26 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. This performance will feature all ADL ensembles including band strings, chorus, select chorus, jazz band, wind ensemble and hand bells. The concert represents the hard work of our students during the past year and is always a spectacular event. The concert will end with “United We Stand,” featuring all music students performing together. Tina Logan’s art students will also have projects on display that will be able to be taken home at the end of the evening. Light refreshments will be served. We would love to see the gymnasium full for this student art show and music performance; please join us.

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On Wednesday, April 6, three coach buses pulled away from the EMS parking lot to begin a tour of Washington D.C. On board were 125 Essex Middle School eighth graders and staff. Highlights of the trip included a group photo in front of the White House and a tour of the National Archives, home of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Also on the agenda was witnessing the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a visit to the National Zoo, where the giant pandas put on quite a show. An evening bus tour

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Making water filters By: Ben, Evan, Michael, Ruby, Savannah and Miss Lea

Kelsey Lea’s fourth and fifth-grade multiage class at Founders Memorial School were making water filters. This was a part of our science unit about water, erosion and spheric interactions. We were also learning about the environment. We used the engineering design process to design our water filters. This required us to ask what types of materials would work to filter out gross water. Then, we imagined what our water filters would look like. Next, we planned a test water filter in a group of 3-5 students. After that, we created our water filters and then we improved them. Before we planned our filters, we tested materials to see if they worked to clean the water. We tested sand and gravel, a screen and paper filters. We could tell if the materials worked because the water

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highlighted the illuminated city at night with stops at the Lincoln, WWII, Korean and Vietnam War memorials as well as Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Martin Luther King memorials. A day on the National Mall rounded out the trip with groups visiting the American History, Natural History, Air and Space and National Art museums, as well as the Washington Monument, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress and the Capitol. The well-traveled but tired students were greeted by family members upon arrival on Saturday morning.

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would remove particles, change the color and filter quickly. We decided the paper filters worked really well. When we started to create our filters, we could also use cheesecloth and cotton balls. We tested our filters again after creating them and some students noticed the cheesecloth also filtered well. We could tell we had a good filter because the water went through it quickly, the color changed and there were no particles. We also used a scoring chart, which included the cost of the materials. We were trying to make the filters as inexpensive as possible. Before designing our own filters, we saw the “Life Straw.” The Life Straw is a water filter inside a straw that lets the drinker drink water anywhere. The packaging says the Life Straw filters 99.999 percent of bacteria. When one is bought, someone who needs one gets one, too. This filter inspired our filters. We hope for everyone in the world to have clean water.

Westford School Arts and Crafts Fair: Westford School is hosting its Third Annual Arts and Crafts Fair during the Westford School Fine Arts night on May 17 from 5-7 p.m. Booth setup is from 4-5 p.m. Both adult and student vendors are invited to sell their homemade items. The craft fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to express their creativity by making homemade goods and to learn about business by selecting and marketing their products. Examples of craft fair items include jewelry, wood crafts, games, baked goods, handmade toys, cards, accessories, home décor – the sky is the limit. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per

child and the tables are 6 x 8 feet. Adult vendors will have a full table, while student vendors will be sharing their table with one other student. The PTO will assign spaces, but if your child has a preference on whom they’d like to share their space with, please indicate when filling out the sign up and permission slip. Each child needs to purchase a ticket, even if they are doing a craft with another student. Thank you for your cooperation. This year, all booth fee proceeds will go to the Westford School art program. Please make checks payable to Westford School. The deadline for reserving a craft space is May 6.

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First grade students in Ellen Pariseau’s class have been learning about sound waves as part of our first grade NGSS Physical Science curriculum (Waves: Light and Sound). We have learned that sound produces vibrations which travel as waves. We did lots of sound explorations. We found that sound even travels underwater. We learned everything we hear has traveled to our ears as a sound wave. We have discovered that the pitch and frequency of sounds can be fast or slow and high or low. We know if a sound is moving very fast, it is likely to have a high pitch and frequency. We have also learned that animals and insects communicate with sound. The sounds can be conversational, or give information to other animals or insects such as a danger warning or information about where to find food. Did you know snakes don’t hear but can feel the vibrations of sound waves? Our class decided to do a STEM-related challenge with sound waves: musical instruments. We collected recyclable materials and made a list of criterion

to follow. Instruments needed to have strings, a mallet or holes to help produce sound. The instruments had to be over four inches in height and six inches in length. We had one hour to design and construct a working musical instrument. When finished, the instrument needed to produce sound that could be measured by a decibel meter at least three feet away. Happily, after an hour of drawing and planning, some re-thinking of design and then some serious building, we all created something musical. We made guitars, drums, PVC flutes and rain sticks. Each student worked extremely hard, and, when finished, had a working musical instrument. All the instruments passed the decibel meter test. We were fortunate at the end of our work time that our good friend, Paul Garrett, from Founders School, just happened to come by. Mr. Garrett is a talented musician. He approved our designs and led the “band” in playing two or three songs. Our class really felt as though science came to life on that day.

Essex High School all-State Music festival: The All-State Music Festival will be held at Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton from May 4-7. Twenty-five talented Essex High School musicians auditioned for the festival in January and will be attending. Sophomore Tommy Bergeron auditioned for a scholarship in the brass category, and was awarded the only brass prize this year. He will perform in the scholarship concert at 8 p.m. on May 5 along with other scholarship recipients. Jazz students Ethan Benton and Neil Hutcheon will perform with the All-State Jazz Band on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. EHS orchestra, band and choir students will also perform on May 7 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit: http://vmea.org/allstate/ festival.php virtual High School: Do you work well independently? Would you say you have good timemanagement skills? Are you interested in taking a unique course that might be of special interest to you that perhaps EHS doesn’t offer? How do "Investing in the Stock Market," "Mythology," "Genes and Disease," "Italian Language & Culture," "Oceanography" or "Criminology" sound? These are just a few courses you could take online through Virtual High School. For more information, visit www.thevhscollaborative. org to browse the 200+ course offerings and make an appointment to discuss it with your school counselor. A signed form must be handed in for you to be enrolled in the class. You may also see Karen Gonillo in the main office for additional information regarding this online classroom experience. Registration opens on May 11 for 2016-17 full-year, fall and spring VHS classes. career fair/Job Expo: On April 13, EHS and CTE held a Career Fair/ Job Expo for all EHS and CTE students. Eighthgraders from ADL, EMS and Westford also attended. There were over 80 professionals represented, and the gymnasium was packed with students throughout the day. The Career Fair organizing committee would like to thank the many EHS and CTE student volunteers who assisted the professionals throughout the day. We would also like to thank the CTE Professional Foods program for their delicious pastries and lunch provided for our guests. Most importantly, we would like to thank all the business professionals who volunteered their time to give our students a glimpse into possible future careers. It was a great day.

Essex Jazz festival: Essex Middle School, A.D. Lawton Middle School and Essex High School will host their annual Essex Jazz Festival in the EHS auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. Anne Severy, band director at Middlebury Union High School, will provide a jazz clinic for two high school jazz ensembles during the day and conduct students during the evening concert. For more information or questions, contact EHS Director of Bands Heather Finlayson at hfinlayson@ ccsuvt.org.

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Founders Memorial Girls on the Run team seeks donations for food drive A local youth running club is asking for help with a community service project. More than 50 third, fourth, and fifth-graders at Founders Memorial School are working to stock the Founders School Food Pantry, which serves the entire district, for the summer season. The group, Girls on the Run, is a national non-profit that works to

educate and empower young girls with lessons on healthy food choice, positive body image, and regular exercise. The girls are led by a team of volunteer coaches and participate in a culminating 5K run on June 4 at the Essex fairgrounds. GOTR members are also asked to participate in a project that contributes to a needy group in their town. The Founders Memorial team has created

handmade posters and school-wide announcements that request donated gift cards from local grocery stores. Founders Memorial estimates 30 to 40 families will rely on the food pantry during the summer months. Pantries tend to run short on donations this season and many children do not receive adequate meals when breakfasts and lunches are not supplemented after school is out.

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What has surprised you the most about being a mentor? JS: How much I’ve learned from Jadyn. Sometimes I accidentally call her my mentor, and I kind of mean it [laughs]. Also how to make lip-gloss. I

didn’t know how to do that before! What are some things you enjoy doing together? JM: Making stuff, like lip-gloss! JS: There’s the box of crafts and that’s always our starting point, and we get … JM: We get crazy JS: We get creative! So when we can’t decide, we set up stations of different crafts so that we have options. It’s a fun starting point, and now we have popsicle stick people who have a house and names. JM: We like nature walks and play. We like to create imaginary worlds and play with squirrels and birds [laughs]. do you two have a favorite memory that you’d like to share?

JS: We had a lot of fun at ECHO! JM: Running! My favorite memory is, I don’t know … JS: What about sitting in the library and talking while looking at books? JM: Jewelry making! In a fort [laughs]. JS: Every week we make a new memory, and it’s fun. JM: My favorite memory of all of them, and the memories yet to be made! 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.

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