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Bochanski bids Hiawatha farewell By COLIN FLANDERS

wo tiny holes poke through the wall in Tom Bochanski’s office. They used to hold a pair of student paintings from early in his 18year career at Hiawatha Elementary School. Now, like much else around the room, the bare wall signals the beloved principal’s quickly approaching retirement. A jacket tree stands empty in the corner. A shelf by the window has disappeared. After nearly two decades, the trickling farewell seems not only appropriate, but necessary. “I love everyone here; I’ll freely use that word,” Bochanski said. “To just not say anything and then all of sudden leave on the last day would be overwhelming. In our own way, we’ve been saying goodbye.” Bochanski spoke from his office earlier this month, competing with the excited giggle of young students in the hallway, a soundtrack that’s remained mostly the same over the years since first job as a 21-year-old college graduate. After graduating from La Salle University where he majored in special education in 1981, Bochanski

bounced from education jobs around the country — spending one year in Texas, four in Virginia, another in Wyoming — before heading back to school for a degree in science education from the University of Wyoming.

“I love everyone here; I’ll freely use that word.” Tom Bochanski Hiawatha principal

He and his wife moved to Fairfax; he taught in St. Albans before earning his master’s in education administration from the University of Vermont. From there, he became an assistant principal at Mt. Abraham Union High School, then serving in the same role at Essex High School from 1994-99 before taking over at Hiawatha. Since then, Bochanski has tried to help hundreds of students passing through his school understand their

PHOTO BY COLIN FLANDERS

Hiawatha principal Tom Bochanski poses with a class May 3. Bochanski is retiring this June after 18 years at the school. potential, and, perhaps more importantly, leave knowing they’re a good person, he said. “They’re going to be experiencing, as we all do, issues, struggles and challenges. To have the grit and

the resiliency to overcome those pieces, it’s a requisite to be successful in the world,” Bochanski said. Alice Weston, a special educator at Hiawatha since 2001, sees Bochanski’s impact in his near daily trips

to the lunchroom, where he’ll often dismiss each student by name, understanding how powerful that recognition can be. She also pointed to an exchange earlier this year with a student who, after

learning of the principal’s retirement, said he would like to become Bochanski’s successor and requested a sit-down. Bochanski set up the See PRINCIPaL, page 10

Essex reps weigh in on pot bill By KAYLEE SULLIVAN

Egging her on Essex pysanky artist prepares for Open Studio Weekend

See EGGS, page 3

PHOTOS BY ABBY LEDOUX

TOP: Essex Jct. artist Theresa Somerset explains her craft in her home studio, where she’ll open her doors for Vermont Open Studio Weekend. ABOVE: Somerset displays a steampunk-themed pysanka.

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Trial delayed for fair stabbing suspect By MICHAELA HALNON

By ABBY LEDOUX An ancient Ukrainian art is a full-time gig for Theresa Somerset. Some may recognize “pysanky,” the brightly colored decorative eggs, for their annual emergence around Easter. But the work is not seasonal for Somerset, a Milton native and Essex Jct. resident who owns Precision Art Studio and has been practicing the elaborate craft for nearly 20 years now. Last Friday found Somerset preparing for 25th Vermont Open Studio Weekend, when she’ll join more than 200 other artists statewide who open their doors from May 27-28. Somerset works out of her home studio, where “egging” has now spoken for nearly all of the finished

Essex representatives weighed in on the recent bill to legalize recreational marijuana after considering debate both statewide and specific to their constituency. On Wednesday, May 10, Vermont became the first legislature to approve a bill of its kind – other states have legalized marijuana through referendum rather than legislation. The bill, S.22, captured a 79-66 vote in favor of legalization. The measure was sent to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk on Thursday, May 18. He had until the evening of May

24 to act – a day after the Reporter’s press deadline. Essex’s House delegation voted along party lines – Democrats Betsy Dunn, Lori Houghton and Dylan Giambatista supported the bill, while Republicans Linda Myers and Bob Bancroft voted against it. Legalization would allow people 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow up to two mature household plants as of July 2018. Possessing, selling or dispersing larger quantities of the substance would result in criminal penalties, the bill states. The same penalties to underage possession of

A man accused of fatally stabbing a victim at the Champlain Valley Fair last summer will continue to be held without bail after attorneys requested more time to depose witnesses, court documents show. Jacob St. Amour, a Williston resident, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges in September after prosecutors say he fatally wounded 22-year-old Ryan Durkin of South Burlington on the last night of the fair in Essex Jct. A docket entry from an April 11 status conference before Judge James R. Crucitti in Chittenden

Superior Court-Criminal Division show both the prosecution and defense agreed they could depose all witnesses by August 31 and file motions by September 15 – more than a year after the stabbing allegedly occurred. A previous motion filed by then-deputy state’s attorney Bram Kranichfeld referenced several witnesses named in the affidavit and contended the evidence of guilt was great. That same motion alleged a video recorded on a cell phone by a witness shows St. Amour acting aggressively toward Durkin, “flailing his arms and See SUSPECT, page 11

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

Going green at The Orange Owl “D o good. Smell good. Feel good. That’s what The Owl is all about,” says akshata Nayak. Just off Kellogg Road sits the manufacturing facility of The Orange Owl, a vegan skincare line all manufactured, produced and shipped by Nayak. There are no florescent lights or dusty corner shelves in the manufacturing facility; rather, the space feels more like an artist’s haven than a factory. Natural light filters through the windows and showcases orange brochures. a citrus aroma fills the air, and walls are lined with silver racks holding industrial-sized measuring cups, tubs of ingredients and finished products ready to ship. Originally from Bangalore, India, Nayak moved to the United States for graduate school. In 2006, she earned a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Maine at Orono; in 2010, she earned her second master’s in applied clinical nutrition at New York Chiropractic College. It was during one of Nayak’s final projects in biochemistry class when a lightbulb went off.

Nayak was asked to make soap and explain the chemistry behind it. She did, testing it on friends and family to rave reviews and noticing her own skin felt better after using her product. Feedback from people with sensitive skin intrigued Nayak most: They told her they regularly changed brands of soap because their skin harshly reacted to chemicals if they

allow people with sensitive skin to use the products without having to worry about switching brands?” Nayak was able to eliminate a harmful chemical found in most skin care products today: lauryl sulfates. By eliminating this ingredient, she started to play around and realized she could make an entire product line without harsh chemicals, allowing for

Can I make products that work similiarly without all these chemicals that have the potential to be harmful? PHOTO BY CINDY CHITTENDEN

Akshata Nayak, The Orange Owl used one kind for too long. “That seemed odd to me,” Nayak said. “I started to pay more attention to ingredient lists and noticed that ingredients I used in the lab were in all of these products. Then it became a challenge: Can I make products that work similarly without all these chemicals that have the potential to be harmful? and will that

continued use by those with sensitive skin. In 2010, just after graduation, Nayak and her husband Greg moved to Essex and opened two businesses: alternative Roots Wellness Center, which offers chiropractic and nutritional services, and The Orange Owl, Nayak’s 100 percent vegan skincare line offering bar soaps, hand and body

Essex Jct. business owner Akshata Nayak is pictured in the manufacturing facility of The Orange Owl, her 100 percent vegan skincare line. washes, body butters, lip balms and face and body scrubs. For the last seven years, the 35-year-old has worked relentlessly on both businesses. alternative Roots Wellness has more than 400 clients, and The Orange Owl is sold in more than 50 stores in the Northeast, Virginia and Maryland. The entrepreneur says her proudest achievement

has been her partnership with the Schooling Project to provide education to underprivileged children in her hometown of Bangalore. Five percent of every Orange Owl sale goes directly to the cause. “Through our work together, we are currently supporting the education of 50 kids, thanks to all of my customers,” Nayak said. “My family has always

believed that education is an important factor in every child’s life and has found different ways to support this cause. The Owl hopes to carry that forward.” The Orange Owl products can be purchased at Alternative Roots Wellness Center located at 8 Essex Way, Suite 204 in Essex Jct.; Sweet Clover Market or online at www. theorangeowlshop.com.

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PHOTOS BY ABBY LEDOUX

LEFT: Theresa Somerset shows one of the pysanky eggs in her Pompeii collection, a series based on one of the artist’s paintings depicting the Italian city’s famed archaeological ruins following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Somerset employed acid etching in her design on this emu egg. CENTER: Somerset “unwaxes” a pysanka by candle flame to reveal the intricate pattern beneath, protected by the wax from layers of colorful dye. RIGHT: Somerset is pictured last Friday in Precision Art Studio, which she runs out of her Essex Jct. home.

EGGS from page 1 basement – before, it served a more conventional role as a rumpus room for her two children. As they and her business grew, she filled more and more of the space with a wide array of vibrant dyes, solid blocks of beeswax and traditional pysanky styluses called “kistkas” that resemble medieval torture devices to the inexpert eye. “They are torture,” Somerset agreed, strongly preferring to work with an electric version of the antique tool she powers with a fish aquarium motor. “They drip a lot and they’re not consistent, but this is what we all learned on.” At first glance, the tiny, intricate designs covering a pysanka may appear carefully painted or even carved. They’re not: The ancient Eastern European art employs a wax-resist process, similar to batik. In fact, the word “pysanky” comes from the verb “to write,” as artists use a kistka to write with wax on the eggshell. Somerset’s process begins with a concept, usually a design she’s created in a painting and can transfer to a dozen or so eggs with a recurring motif and consistent color scheme. She works in series, knocking out a single egg in about two to three hours. Each egg is unique but generally follows a pattern, usually an element pulled from one of her paintings. “Everything has this wonderful continuity,” she said. Somerset works on eggs of all sizes, from the tiny quail to the giant ostrich – the latter can weigh up to three pounds. Somerset prides herself in keeping it local. Her chicken, duck, turkey and goose eggs all come from nearby farmers, including fellow Essex resident John Churchman. She purchases emu, rhea and ostrich eggs from southern ranchers, as those ratite species prefer hot habitats. Preparation is key, Somerset said, in-

cluding properly washing an egg so the dye will take and blowing out the yolk. Traditional pysanky are not emptied, but they run the risk of exploding if not properly stored, so Somerset and most other commercial psyanky artists remove yolks. A “true Vermonter,” Somerset will use fresh yolks to bake. A dozen pysanky can yield four batches of brownies, after all. After the eggs drain for several days, Somerset pencils in her design. Next, she’ll use the kistka to cover any part of the egg she wants to protect from dye; traditionally, the wax is heated in the kistka’s small reservoir by the side of a candle flame. Then the dying begins. Eggs are dyed from lightest to darkest color, and the waxwriting process is repeated to cover parts to preserve a certain hue. Once the final and darkest layer of dye covers the egg, the wax is melted away by flame to reveal the design, created by all the colors protected beneath each coat of dye. “This is the a-ha moment,” Somerset said, wiping off the melted wax of a chicken egg to reveal an elaborate design in vibrant shades of blue and white. The fruits of her labor are displayed on tiny stands, in decorative bowls, within shadowboxes and birdcages and behind glass around the gallery in her studio, most juxtaposed beside a corresponding painting, framed and mounted. There’s a story behind each work, from the rich Moroccaninspired tessellations reminiscent of M.C. Escher in Marrakesh, to the playful steampunk series filled with familiar symbols of the subculture like gears, tentacles and compasses. Somerset dutifully researches her subjects, including commissions; she’s currently transferring a Polish icon onto an ostrich egg. After she discovered a specific church’s proximity to the Russian border, she added Byzantine elements like a Moorish arch and stylized flowers. She estimates two more months of work on the piece, which she’ll finish with gold leaf and Austrian crystal. Beyond history, pysanky also requires

some knowledge of science: Somerset employs chemistry when working with emu and rhea eggs, which have thicker shells that allow for more aggressive technique like acid etching. “They resemble carved eggs without doing the carving,” Somerset said, fingering the raised grooves of a dragonfly wing on a black emu egg; taken down to a white layer, parts of the shell are merely 1/32 of an inch thick. “You actually let the acid work for you.” Through egging, Somerset has joined a niche community of artisans, connecting with many through social media. One of the only pysanky artists in the area to practice the craft commercially, she’s also the northeastern distributor for the Colorama dye she uses; she has 78 colors plus beeswax, writing tools, displays, stands and domes all for sale in her studio. Somserset also offers classes, private lessons and, more recently, “Tea & Egg” parties, her take on the popular paint & sip. The monthly three-hour workshops cost $50/ person and include instruction and all materials to create a pysanka with a thematic design – February’s “Queen of Hearts,” March’s “Lucky Celtic” – plus homemade scones and tea. This summer, she’ll teach six classes at an immersive weeklong pysanky retreat in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., where U.S. census data

shows nearly 13 percent of the population is of Ukrainian descent; Somerset, notably, is not. Rather, Somerset’s introduction to pysanky came by way of a 1970s National Geographic issue that featured the distinct art. As a child and a budding artist, she was mesmerized – even more so when, years later, her mother came home from a women’s club meeting with a pysanky kit. For years, Somerset’s mother told her “not today” – the dyes were too messy, the craft too complex. The artist recalls “pestering and pestering” her mother to no avail. Until, that is, she graduated from college and moved to her first apartment only to find the kit on top of a box of her mother’s belongings. Finally, her mother offered it up, and she gave it a try after a manager at an art shop suggested she market the eggs around Eastertime. Her first few were “pretty good,” she said, and she found the detailed line work and light-to-dark method similar to watercolor, a skill she’d already mastered. “It made total sense to me,” she said. “And the rest is history.” Visit Precision Art Studio for Vermont Open Studio Weekend from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 27 – Sunday, May 28 at 19 Hayden St., Essex Jct. For a full list of participating studios, visit www.vermontcrafts.com.

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Selectboard seeks dispatch volunteer By COLIN FLANDERS

he Essex Selectboard is seeking a volunteer for the joint study committee working on an agreement to spell out how a union municipal district would govern a regional dispatch center in Chittenden County. The volunteer, who will represent the town on a committee of seven other municipalities, will be asked to attend monthly meetings for the next eight months while collaborating with town staff and reporting back to the selectboard. “The ideal candidate will have familiarity with municipal government, local governance and interest in public safety,” the advertisement reads. Letters of interest are due by May 31 at 5 p.m. and should be mailed to Travis Sabataso at the town manager’s office or emailed to tsabataso@essex.org. The selectboard will interview applicants June 5. The selectboard’s decision comes three months after Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission executive director Charlie Baker requested an appointment in February. Members previously tabled the issue at their March 20 meeting, heeding concerns from joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel, who drew comparisons to the recreation saga since the dispatch committee is eyeing a UMD. The board tasked Scheidel with attending two meetings and reporting back. He and selectwoman

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A dispatcher at the Colchester Police Department is pictured May 16. The Essex Selectboard is seeking a volunteer for the joint survey committee studying countywide dispatch. Irene Wrenner attended the dispatch committee’s April 26 meeting. Both returned to the selectboard’s next meeting and said they felt Essex needed to appoint a representative. “I believe it is beneficial to be at the table if for no other reason [than] to make sure things come back to the legislative bodies so they can have public meetings on

the language before it goes to the attorney general,” Scheidel said. Baker said the committee was seeking town or city managers; however, since Scheidel plans to retire in June 2018, some selectboard members wanted to expand the search. Wrenner noted the committee is currently made up of seven men — four of whom are city or town man-

agers, or work in that department — and requested the board proceed with a consideration for diversity. “Someone who can ask different questions, seek non-obvious alternatives, refrain beliefs and dialogue rather than dictate,” Wrenner said. “That’s a very different skill than what I saw exhibited by the people on that committee.” The selectboard ap-

proved her motion 4-1. Andy Watts opposed, stressing that while he doesn’t expect the best candidate to necessarily lack diversity, he’s not sure how the board can force a diverse applicant pool. The board then unanimously approved Scheidel to serve as an interim committee member until members could appoint a permanent candidate. Selectman Michael

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By REp. BETSy Dunn Well, what a dilemma we are in! Thursday, May18, the House and the Senate approved the budget and the property tax yield bill. And on the 18th, the governor stated that he’ll veto them both. All so that he can have control of teachers healthcare and captures the savings, if there are any. The budget. you will be happy that we created a budget that raises no new taxes or fees. This was an issue i ran on and believe in. What we’ve provided is: 1. $35 million bond for housing. 2. Tax credits for affordable housing. 3. investments for higher education. 4. $2.5 million targeted for pre-K and for infant care. These are only a few investments we’ve made for Vermonters. For more information on the budget, please go to http://bit.ly/2qdKok1. The property tax yield bill sets the statewide property tax and will de-

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crease property taxes by 1.5 cents per $100,000. The homestead rate falls from $1.59 to $1.55 per $100,000. it also requires teachers’ healthcare contracts to expire in September 2018 in order to recreate the “one-time savings.” it also creates a commission to assess: 1. Advantages and disadvantages of a statewide teachers health care contract, that would include all school employees in the state. 2. potential savings. 3. Transition issues. 4. Disparities between districts. 5. property tax implications. 6. Whether to use income-sensitive premiums. 7. issues related to uninsured employees. The commission will make recommendations to the House and Senate, so we can move forward to craft a bill that will ensure all the stakeholders are heard and considered prior to making a decision. i believe that it would be reckless to make changes without understanding the potential collateral

effects. This session we have passed some incredible bills that are waiting for the governor’s signature. To look at these bills, please go to http://bit.ly/2qaRwbh. if the governor does veto the property tax yield law, the property tax rates set last year expire July 2017. There is no provision for returning to the previous year’s yield in law. Therefore, no way to reset a tax rate for homestead properties and that means a loss of $410 million in the education fund. So there would be no money to fund the schools. if he vetoes the budget, it will shut down the government. Why, would he do this? Because he wants to control the unions. His method is to divide Democrats from Democrats, Republicans/Democrats, House/Senate, unions/school boards, and neighbors/neighbors. This is so divisive and all politics. i don’t believe its how to govern. Questions? contact me at betsydunn7@gmail.com.

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Reginald h. edwaRdS Reginald H. Edwards (Reggie/Reg/Grumpa), 76, of inman, S.c., formerly of Essex, Vt., passed away unexpectedly May 9, 2017. He was born to the late Richard and Julia (Holmes), on April 16, 1941 in Monticello, n.y. He grew up on Edwards Road, in Bridgeville, n.y. along the banks of the neversink River. Reg graduated from Monticello High School in 1959. He en-

RichaRd J. Boudah, SR. Richard J. Boudah, Sr., 82, of Essex center passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was surrounded by family as he peacefully left this world and his journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Dick and his twin brother, Bob, were born in Burlington to ovila and Eva (caron) Boudah on Dec. 7, 1934. He was a graduate of Burlington High School. Dick’s father passed away at a young age,

listed in the u. S. Army in november 1961. He proudly served his country, including a tour in Vietnam as a crew chief on a caribou aircraft. Reg was awarded The Air Medal for meritorious achievement while engaged in aerial combat support of ground forces. Following his honorable discharge, Reg began working for iBM in 1965 and took early retirement in 1990. Reg was an avid gardener, reader, fisherman, bocce, domino, cribbage and hearts player. He loved day trading, watching the stock market, journal writing and traveling to mention a few. Reg had a “doctorate in tinkering.. His solutions to problems were sometimes well outside of the box, but they were always an adventure. He could strike up a conversation with a stranger, and at the end, they would part as friends. He always had a story to tell and never forgot a face. He loved walking or golf carting around his neighborhood, talking to all he would encounter. Many neighbors referred to him

as the “unofficial Mayor” of Timberlake. Reg was most fond of good times, with good friends, eating good food and sipping a very dry vodka martini with a twist of lemon. His retirement “business” card read: Dowser, psychometrist, photographer, tree farmer, handwriting analyst, train and heavy equipment watcher, lover of nature, animals and the opposite sex. His motto: “cape Locum Et Fac Vestigivm!” Reg was “reg-imented” in the way he went about his day. There were people to see, new friends to make and adventures to be had when he left the house to do errands around town. He was a proud lifetime member of the Army ottercaribou Association and served as president from 2013-2014. He enjoyed attending the annual reunions held around the country and reconnecting with his old comrades in arms. Reg was also a lifetime member of the VFW post #6689 in Essex Jct. Reg is survived by his

loving wife of 48 years, Kenne, of inman, S.c.; his daughter, Tamara Edwards, (craig Hoefer) of Washington state; his son, Scott, (Julie); and grandchildren Hannah and Elijah of Vermont; his brother, Daniel, (carol) of South carolina; his sisters, Evelyn Vandermark (Keith) and Martha Edwards of new york. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his younger brother, Richard. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends all across the country. Reg was a caring and charitable person, in lieu of flowers, donating to a charity/cause of your choice would be a way to honor his memory. As per his wishes, Reg’s body was donated to the university of South carolina Medical School. There will be no memorial service. So lift your drink of choice to the evening sky and give Reg a toast!

leaving his mother to raise five boys as a single mother. The boys spent much time at their grandparents’ farm in Westford as they were growing up. it was here that Dick met his future wife, Martha. Dick and Martha (Meunier) were married in St. Luke’s catholic church in Fairfax in 1954. Dick enlisted in the Vermont Air national Guard in 1952. He was stationed in Vermont with the Green Mountain Boys 158th Tactical Fighter Group. He was a master sergeant crew chief on the flight line. He retired from the VTAnG in 1987, serving over 35 years. After retirement, Dick and Martha traveled the country with their pickup camper. They traveled to all the continental united States including Alaska. Dick was a master of many trades. He was a skilled woodworker and built the

family home in Essex. He could fix any car or re-build it from the ground up. Dick loved to fly Rc airplanes, putter in his woodworking shop and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his twin brother Bob. Dick leaves his wife of 62 years, Martha Meunier Boudah, of Essex. He leaves five children: David and Lauri Boudah of Greenwood, S.c.; Debra and Stuart Toof of Fairfax, James Boudah of Westford, Richard Boudah, Jr. of Fairfaxand Thomas and Kim Boudah of colchester. He also leaves six grandchildren: Shannon, Jason, Kasey, Sean, Alexandra, Tommy and three great-grandchildren Tyler, Kaitlyn and Audrey. Dick is survived by his brothers Robert (Jeanne) of Essex Jct., and Maurice (Judy) of Dundee, Fla. and sister-in-law Jeannie

Boudah of Milton, Del. He leaves his brothers-in-law James (Lena) Meunier of Fairfax and Roger (Donna) Meunier of Fairfax. He will be missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by his parents and brothers William and Donald. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, May 20 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. A graveside service with military honors will follow at noon in St. Luke’s cemetery, Route 104 in Fairfax. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association Research studies focusing on advancing the cure and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, 300 cornerstone Dr., Suite 300, Williston, VT 05446. online condolences may be made at www.minorfh.com.

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We’re on the road again! contributed by Lou Ann pioLi, Essex Area Senior center coordinator

he weather is finally starting to warm up a little, and you know what that means: Senior trip season is upon us! When folks 50 years of age and older were surveyed a few years ago, “day trips” was the no. 1 request for senior activities. it takes planning, creativity, work and some luck to pull off outings that will appeal to many different interests, and we’re hoping to hit the ground running, well, riding, this season. During our last two trip seasons, most people commented that they had a really good time, even when there were some snafus, such as needing to swap buses on the highway due to a mechanical malfunction or a swarm of bees invading our picnic area. Seeing the smiles on so many faces, despite the snafus, prompted me to do a little digging into the benefits of travel for seniors. Here’s what i learned: Traveling as we age can actually improve our emotional and physical health! Breaking out of our normal routines by taking a trip, even just a day trip, stimulates our brains as we meet new people, see different things, explore unfamiliar territory and open ourselves to fresh experiences. Some studies have indicated that keeping our minds alert in these ways could help prevent cognitive decline. Many people, as they reach their golden years, suffer the loss of a spouse or other loved ones and friends, segueing into loneliness and isolation. For those in this situation, the benefits of traveling with peers are immeasurable. on the physical health side, we often find ourselves walking a bit more at our destinations (or getting to them), and let’s not forget the undeniable benefits of humor and laughter on our overall health (thus the carefully chosen games or DVDs, especially on our longer bus trips!). Essex Area Senior center is sponsoring a trip on July 6 to the Winnipesaukee playhouse, a lovely little venue in Meredith, n.H., to enjoy cole porter’s musical, “High Society.” on August 10, we’ll be heading to Lake Theater in Lake George, n.y., for neil Simon’s entertaining “Last of the Red Hot Lovers.” Both of these adventures will be aboard luxury premier coach buses, and we’d love to have you join us! Also in the works are some day jaunts to Burton island, Middlebury’s Danforth pewter and some fun in the Stowe-Waterbury area. We welcome suggestions for destinations, and one that’s come in recently is that we try for a Red Sox-yankee game next year, so stay tuned! According to the center for Disease control in its 2016 “State of Aging and Health” report, the population of Americans aged 65 and older will double in the next 25 years to about 72 million people. Today’s seniors, and those moving into that age bracket, have a real desire to continue to live active, healthy lives. So there’s no time like the present to “take to the road.” Whether it be joining us or vacationing with friends and family, here’s to enjoying your adventures and improving your health in the process!

Traveling as we age can actually improve our emotional and physical health.

For more information on EASC trips or other activities, please call Lou Ann at 876-5087, stop by the Center at 2 Lincoln St. at Five Corners in Essex Jct., or visit our website at www.essexvtseniors.org.

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Religious Directory

June 3

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

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The Girls on the Run Northern Vermont 5K comes to the Champlain Valley Expo on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. This celebratory event is the culmination of GOTRVT's 10-week after school empowerment program for local girls in grades 3 - 8 and is open to for the community to participate as a runner, walker, volunteer or sideline supporter. For more information, visit gotrvt.org.

25 ThurSDAY reAD To Archie

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

inSurAnce inDuSTrY Mixer

5 - 8 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Join insurance professionals from across our region for an evening of networking, door prizes, appetizers, a photo booth, cash bar, 50-50 raffle and hospitality suite. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

evening Book group

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Please join us to discuss “The Most Beautiful Walk in the World” by John Baxter.

26 friDAY Bike ferrY SeASon opening

10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Colchester Causeway. Local Motion’s beloved bike ferry is back fot the 14th season of ferrying cyclists and walkers across the 200 foot “cut” in the spectacular 3.5 mile Colchester Causeway. Weekend service runs from Friday until Monday on Memorial Day weekend and Friday through Sunday until daily service commences on June 16. $8.

SongS AnD STorieS wiTh MATThew

10 - 10:45 p.m., Brownell Library. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world

and tells adventurous tales. Funded by the Brownell Library Foundation. For all ages.

information and to RSVP, call Patty at 238-2820.

MAh Jongg

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Embark upon imaginary adventures. Our Dungeon Master, Aiem, serves as the game’s referee and storyteller. For grades 6 and up.

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Center, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. For more information, call 876-5087 or email www.essexvtseniors.org.

BAkeD BeADS JewelrY AnD ScArf SAle

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 46 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield. Gather with friends and make new ones while shopping for great bargains and giving back to the community. Baked Beads will donate a portion of proceeds to the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service. Free parking and admission.

MuSicAl STorYTiMe

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

vinTAge Movie MATinee

Noon, Bayside Activity Center, 36 Blakely Rd., Colchester. This week’s movie is viewers' choice.

live AcTion role plAY

3:30 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. LARP with Sydney is open to all middle and high school students who want to have adventures in a mythical land.

Single ADulT AcTiviTY

6 p.m., Essex Alliance Church Community Center, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Jct. Suggested donation: $2 per person. For more

DungeonS AnD DrAgonS

MAggie’S fiBer friDAY for ADulTS

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

27 SATurDAY eSSex MeMoriAl DAY pArADe

10 a.m., Five Corners, Essex Jct. The parade will start at Gate F of the Champlain Valley Expo and travel along Route 2A to Five Corners and down Pearl Street. Parking is available at Essex High School, Railroad Ave. and surrounding areas. The Essex Memorial Day parade is one of the largest in Vermont with over 135 groups within 12 divisions participating every year. Float judging will take place at the staging area, and three awards will be given out. A chicken BBQ will follow at the VFW at 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct.

eASc open houSe

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Center, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. For more information, call 876-5087 or email www.essexvtseniors.org.

BAkeD BeADS JewelrY AnD ScArf SAle

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 46 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield. (See Friday, May 26.)

SATurDAY Drop in STorYTiMe 10 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. A weekly selection of music and books. No sign up required.

weekenD STorYTiMe

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

AuThor viSiT: JASon chin

11 a.m., Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 8 River Rd., Jericho. Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Jason Chin visits the library to discuss the many books he’s written and illustrated, including the Red Clover nominee “Redwoods.” No registration required.

whole Book ApproAch

11 a.m., Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Calling all kids! Join us for our weekly “whole book approach” story time. The approach explores the ways words, pictures and book design work together to tell a complete story. The adult leads the children through the book, rather than reading the book at/to them. We’ll hold story time just about every week.

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loCal meetings thuRs., may 25

6:30 p.m., town Planning Commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

Want to double check on a particular date? Call us at 872-7111.

Red CRoss Blood dRive

11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Donors of all blood types are needed now to help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients and those receiving cancer treatment. As a thank you, those who come to donate will receive a complimentary visor while supplies last. Make an appointment to donate by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

28 sunday veRmont City maRathon & Relay

7 a.m., Battery Park, Burlington. Held each year on Memorial Day Weekend, this is the largest one-day sporting event in Vermont. For more information, visit www.vermontcitymarathon.org.

Baked Beads JewelRy and sCaRf sale

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 46 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield. (See Friday, May 26.)

29 monday essex fRee liBRaRy, BRownell liBRaRy and essex aRea senioR CenteR Closed foR memoRial day.

30 tuesday Penny Bingo

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. For more information, call 876-5087 or email www.essexvtseniors.org.

veRmont genealogy liBRaRy

3 - 9:30 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. The Vt. Genealogy Library has the resources to help you find those elusive ancestors. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org.

Read to daisy

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

knitting gRouP

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

31 wednesday teCh time with

thuRs., June 1

6 p.m., town Zoning Board, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

tRaCi

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

senioR PotluCk

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Maple Street Park, Essex Jct. Bring a dish to share. Reservations required. Sergio and the Mansfield Rat Pack will provide entertainment. For more information, call 876-5087 or email www.essexvtseniors.org.

teCh helP with Clif

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

1 thuRsday BRownell liBRaRy Closed foR village emPloyee event. essex aRt league

10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mills Riverside Park, 338 Route 15, Jericho. A great kick off to a summer filled with art. Bring a pal, art supplies, a little feast for yourself and something to share with others. EAL will provide light refreshments and drinks, plus a sheet of watercolor paper for everyone to dabble on together. One person will win the masterpiece we have created.

Community souP and BRead suPPeR

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

authoR talk: maRk PendeRgRast

7 p.m., Phoenix Books, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Join acclaimed author Mark Pendergrast for the Vermont book launch of “City on the Verge,” an inspiring narrative of ordinary Americans taking charge of their local communities. This deeply researched history of Atlanta uses the BeltLine saga to explore issues of race, education, public health, transportation, business, philanthropy, urban planning, religion, politics and community. Pendergrast was born and raised in Atlanta and is the author of 11 books. He lives in Vermont. Proceeds from

ticket sales will benefit the Vermont Foodbank. Each $3 ticket comes with a coupon for $5 a copy of the featured book. For more information, visit www. phoenixbooks.biz or call 448-3350.

vivid shades woodwind Quintet

7:30 p.m., Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester. A taste of woodwind quintet repertoire from virtually every ear of music in “looking back//looking forward.” Donations to benefit the Vermont Youth Orchestra. For more information, call 238-0428.

2 fRiday lawn sale

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct.

summeR stoRytime

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

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year. STEPS TO END DOMESTiC ViOLENCE:

take stePs in theiR shoes

8:30 a.m., Airport Park, Colchester. $25 for 5K, $30 for 15K. Register by May 1 to guarantee t-shirt size. For more information, visit http:// colchestervt.gov/358/ Causeway-5K-15KRace.

ChuRCh lawn sale

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct.

giRls on the Run noRtheRn veRmont 5k

10 a.m., Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct. This celebratory event is the culmination of GOTRVT's 10-week after school empowerment program for local girls in grades 3 - 8 and is open to for the community to participate as a runner, walker, volunteer or sideline supporter. For more information, visit gotrvt.org.

teen de-stRess day

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Join us for a movie marathon of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them,” “Doctor Strange” and “Rogue One.” We will also have board games, coloring pages and crafts available for teens to relax during the hectic end of the school

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10 a.m. - 1 p.m., ArtsRiot, 400 Pine St., Burlington. Steps to End Domestic Violence, formerly known as Women Helping Battered Women, presents “Take Steps in Their Shoes,” a fun awareness raising walk and storytelling event. To register and learn more, visit http:// stepsvt.org/events.

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aPhasia ChoiR in ConCeRt

2 p.m., Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s 6 - 8 p.m., Brownell College. Aphasia is a Library. Whether you language disorder typiknow the game or are cally caused by stroke curious to find out more, or traumatic brain injury. come have tons of individuals with aphasia gaming fun! find it easier to sing Savethan thespeak. Date!Come enjoy this inspiring We’re Opening for themusical Season 3 satuRday event and learn more! Friday, Juneinformation, 2 For more Relay foR lifeCome help contact Karen McFeeters us celebrate yaRd sale Leary at 864-7223 or fromemail 3pmkmcfeeters@aol. - 7pm 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 15 Cabot Dr., Essex Jct. com. Fridays throughout the summer! A multi-family yard sale with all proceeds benefitting the American 4 sunday Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. onion RiveR

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RaCe and RamBle 8 a.m., Bolton Falls Dam, Bolton. Gather your friends and enjoy a 10 mile paddle along the Winooski River between Bolton and Richmond. A light lunch and passenger shuttle service is included in the registration fee. $25 for adults, $15 for youth. Register online at www. winooskiriver.org/raceoverview.php.

JeRemy’s Ride foR Relay foR life

10 a.m., Green Mountain Harley Davidson, Essex Jct. $22 per bike, $10 per additional rider. A BBQ lunch will await riders upon their return. For more information, email teamjeremy@hotmail.com.

haRRiet Powell histoRiCal museum gRand oPening

1 - 4 p.m., 3 Browns River Rd., Essex Jct. Come to the 25th annual opening of the museum to celebrate with the Essex Community Historical Society board members and visit the new exhibits, all changed since last year. Subject areas include the town of Essex, business and industry, home and farming and the military. There will also be a tag sale of items from the museum collection.

Save the Date!

Richmond Farmers Market is opening for the Season Friday, June 2 at 3:00 pm The Richmond Farmers Market is excited to kick off the 2017 season with over 25 vendors featuring fresh produce, local meat & eggs, bread, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and live music. Stop by to grab food for the week, and stick around to enjoy a picnic dinner, live music and fun with friends. Plenty of parking and open space for family fun.

Live Entertainment changes weekly! Fridays at Volunteers Green, Richmond Jun 2 - Sep 15 from 3pm-7pm Sep 22 - Oct 13 from 3pm-6pm www.RichmondFarmersMarketVT.org

Seeking Volunteer to study Regional Dispatch The Town of Essex seeks a volunteer to serve as its representative on the Joint Survey Committee for Chittenden County Public Safety Services. The Committee is working toward the creation of a union municipal district to provide regional emergency dispatching services. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with municipal government, local governance, and interest in public safety. A consultant, paid for by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, Essex, and other area municipalities, has provided a conceptual plan of how regional dispatching could work. The CCRPC has also reviewed organizational options for regional dispatch. More information about the Committee’s work is available at www.ccrpcvt.org/our-work/emergency-management/ regional-dispatch/. The Committee meets on weekdays, approximately once a month for approximately eight months. Attendance will be expected at all meetings. Members of the committee are expected to do work between meetings, and will likely need to collaborate with Town staff and report back to the Selectboard. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31. Applicants will be interviewed by the Selectboard on Monday, June 5. Letters of interest should be sent to Town Manager’s Office, Attn: Travis Sabataso, HR Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant, 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452, or emailed to tsabataso@essex.org.

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PRINCIPAL from page 1 appointment and told the student that if he worked hard in school, he too could become a principal one day. Then, he took a photo of the student sitting in his chair wearing his tweed jacket, Weston said. “He gets people,” she said. “He gets people as a whole.” Bochanski has had a similar effect on some of his faculty and staff, like school secretary Amanda Stevens, who called her three years under Bochanski’s guidance “life-changing.” “He changed my whole outlook on working with peers, approaching situations and just appreciating the smaller things in life,” she said. Bochanski has tasked Stevens with tracking down the families of the students

whose artwork once hung in his office. Stevens said a proud mother recently showed up to claim a painting, greeting the principal with a hug. The relationship-based leadership style has led to a perpetual open door policy, said guidance counselor Scott Evans, who called Bochanski the best principal he’s ever worked with. Bochanski taught Evans about loyalty and work ethic while focusing on what’s right for children above all else. He also knows when to have fun, Evans said, unafraid to dress up like silly characters or storm the playground for a game of kickball. “He’s been really good about showing folks how to balance those things in your life,” Evans said. Leadership hasn’t always felt so easy for Bochanski, though. Over the years, he’s seen how some of his decisions upset peo-

ple, something he said he often regrets. Yet it’s taught him how to temper his views, no matter how passionate he may hold them, understanding his role isn’t to change someone’s beliefs. “It’s my job to understand where a person is coming from,” he said. “Be compassionate and manage things in a way where there is compromise and middle ground and reconciliation.” That’s why, after 36 years in education, his retirement offers a bit of relief. He’ll take memories of the good days and the bad, and the students and colleagues who have made it all worthwhile. “I’ve become a better person, a better teacher and a better educator because of so many amazing people that we have in our community,” Bochanski said. He said he’d take some time to reflect on his career before figuring out his next steps. Maybe he and his wife will move to a

place in the world that needs English teachers, or find their own way to serve their community in Fairfax. He will tend to their gardens and rebuild the stone walls on their property. There will be road biking. He’s bought a shell to relive his college days of rowing on the Schuylkill River. He plans to spend time with his three children, whose faces peer out from photos in his office, standing guard over his 2011 Vermont National Distinguished Principal plaque, watching the slow transformation unfold like they’ve done for many years. And soon, like the carvings gifted by former students from places like India and Bangladesh, those photos, too, will be packed away, stashed into his old Subaru with the sticky door handle, bookending a career.

OVATIONS Emily Dramstad of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list SUNY Oneonta. Dean’s list students must carry a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete at least 12 credit hours. Ethan Benton of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Western Connecticut State University. Erin Eagan of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Saint Anselm College. Dean’s list student must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete at least 16 credit hours. Ryan Michael Roberge of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Jacob Munro of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Hartford. Andrew Lange of Essex Jct. graduated from Roger Williams University with a degree in visual arts studies in August 2016. Elijah L. Baez of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Lackawanna College. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.2 or higher and complete at least nine credit hours. Erika Cross of Essex was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Keene State College. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher, complete a minimum of six credit hours and have no failing grades. Damber Adhikari, John Angelos,

Samuel Barch, Shannon Begins, Alison Bovee, Kathryn Boynton, Sage Burns, Laura Cavazos, Tonnay Chattoo Fullwood, Carolyn Harnois, Nathan Johnson, Lalaina Miner, Zoe Moss, Shawn Tkach, Lillian Vinson, Hannah Wagner and Jack Whitney of Essex Jct. were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Champlain College. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Anna Joy Koch and Sarah Emily Koch of Essex Jct. were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Anderson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Celine Hoffman of Essex was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Quinnipiac University. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Olivia Malle of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Ruby Kelly of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Delaware. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.33 or higher. Haley Drury of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Drury was also named an Adirondack Scholar for achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 3.8. Jason Dubuque and Hally Yandow of

Essex Jct. were named to the fall 2016 president’s list at Champlain College. President’s list students much achieve a GPA of 4.0. Scott Jurkiewicz of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 trustee’s list at Champlain College. Trustee’s list students must achieve a GPA of 4.0 for two or more consecutive semesters. Rachael Gammal of Essex Jct. was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Emmanuel College. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete at least 16 credits. Travis Mark Tarver of Essex Jct. graduated from Baylor University in January with a Bachelor of Arts in studio art. Niveditha Badrinarayanan, Miranda Baker, Jonathan Burton, Mikayla Butkus, Alissa Chiu, Tyler Conchieri, Holly Dahlgren, Christopher Diehl, Molly Duff, Sarah Dyke, Alexandra Esposito, Charlotte Evans, Emily Evenson, Meaghan Frank, Jessica Girardin, Emily Goodrich, Kevin Hancock, Sebastian Hanna, Gabriela Heermans, Kaelyn Jenny, Colin Johnson, Eric Lamphere, Kari Lavalette, Mikayla LeBlanc, Jacqueline Littlefield, Sullivan Martin, Maxim Mashrick, Katherine Moino, Erin Murphy, Christopher Nuckols, Hollie Parks, Adam Petrucci, Adam Potasiewicz, Natalie Redmond, Priyanka Santhanakrishnan, Sophia Seman, Cole Sheffert, Isaiah

Simon, Melissa Stewart, Jordan Stocker, Mallory Stultz, Elena Tall, Margaret Turvey, Timothy Yandow and Grace Yu of Essex Jct. were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Vermont. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher and rank in the top 20 percent of their class. Nicholas Minadeo of Essex was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Vermont. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher and rank in the top 20 percent of their class. Aaron M. Paulsen of Essex Jct. graduated from St. Michael’s College with a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and magna cum laude honors. Rebecca Ann LeBlanc and Gloria N. Keough of Essex Jct. were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. Dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.3 or higher and complete at least 12 credit hours. Christopher M. LeBlanc, Perushotum Nepal and Thomas J. Pelchat of Essex Jct. were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Vermont Tech. William D. McSolely of Essex was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Vermont Tech. Grace L. Sunderland was named to the fall 2016 president’s list at Vermont Tech.

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Town crafting succession plan with new hire By COLIN FLANDERS With additional reporting by COURTNEY LAMDIN The town of Essex believes it is prepared for the upcoming retirement of several longstanding employees thanks to the creation of a new position: assistant finance director. Sarah Macy, current finance director in Milton, will fill the role starting in mid-July. She will assume duties of current town accountant Carolyn Gauthier, who plans to retire in August, and will supervise staff when finance director Lauren Morrisseau is unavailable, joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel said. Perhaps more importantly, Scheidel hopes Macy can serve as the succession plan for Morrisseau, who plans to retire in a few years. The town originally planned to fill only the town accountant role, but Scheidel said the candidate pool allowed him to upgrade the position. “We are thrilled, delighted and feel fortunate that we were able to get a candidate with skills, abili-

ties and interest in the job that we know will be an excellent indicator of future success,” Scheidel said. Macy’s hiring comes amid a reshuffling of other town positions, headlined by current town planner Greg Duggan’s appointment to deputy town manager. He will fill a vacancy left by retiring director of administration Doug Fisher, who leaves this July. The recruitment for Duggan’s current role is in its final stages, Scheidel said in a memo to the trustees and selectboard. Macy, an Essex High School graduate, said her new job feels like a homecoming and will afford her more time with her fouryear-old son, Cooper. Still, it’s a bittersweet end to her tenure in Milton, where she was the town’s first finance director after the position’s creation. Despite her excitement, she said the decision was “one of the most excruciating” she’s ever made since she’s invested in Milton’s success; she was instrumental in sorting out Milton’s finances and, recently, sub-

marijUana from page 1 alcohol would apply to people under age 21 caught with marijuana. As Essex’s two veteran representatives, Myers and Bancroft were part of a community forum last spring where Essex residents weighed the pros and cons of legalization. The five 2015-16 legislative session reps organized the gathering to hear their constituents’ thoughts on the bill, which passed the Senate in February 2016 only to be shot down in the House a month later. A known opponent to legalization, Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose was also present then. “As a society, we’re rolling the dice a little bit,” LaRose told the Reporter earlier this week. “There are too many unknowns.” LaRose referred to the current bill as a “watered down version” of what it initially was. Even so, the chief said he still has concerns. Like Gov. Scott, LaRose is concerned with the lack of a roadside test to determine if a driver is impaired by marijuana.

SUSPECT from page 1 making a stabbing motion.” A subsequent court entry filed in October said the defense had received 30 to 40 “discs of interviews.” “It may appear from the outside that

“We are thrilled, delighted and feel fortunate that we were able to get a candidate with skills, abilities and interest in the job.” Pat Scheidel

Joint municipal manager mitting a timely request for a tax increment financing project, acting Milton town manager Don Turner said. “If I had one superpower, it would be to clone myself,” she said.

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Sarah Macy, current finance director for the town of Milton, poses in her office last summer. Macy is set to become Essex’s assistant finance director.

Sharing that concern, Myers said she believes a testing solution will arise in the near future. Dunn is not as sure. While Myers has a history of voting no on legalization and decriminalization, she said she believes legalization will happen eventually. She previously voted in favor of medical marijuana. Myers said Essex residents who contacted her about legalization were against the measure five-to-one, which she cited as the main reason for her dissent. Recalling last year’s forum, Myers said the gathering drew more opponents than supporters. With over 50 people in the room, she said about six spoke in favor of the bill. A few other supporters approached her after the open mic session, she said, but didn’t speak out publicly because law enforcement was present, reasoning she deemed questionable given marijuana’s already decriminalized status here. LaRose called for more education regarding legalization. If Scott signs this bill into law, LaRose said, young people will inevitably have greater access to the drug. In recent years, law enforcement, schools and the state health department have put forth a sizeable effort to educate people on the effects of drug use. “This type of legislation detracts from that,” LaRose said.

Dunn, however, said she saw an increased focus on education in the bill this go-around, along with more detailed penalties — pushing her from “borderline” to supporter. The chance for increased revenue and geographical proximity to legalized states also played a factor in her vote, she said. A newcomer to Montpelier this session, Dunn said she was unaware of Essex’s community forum last year. In contrast to Myers’ report, Dunn said constituents have recently contacted her seven-to-one in support of legalization. Many cited occasional use over the decades, not abuse, she added. Dunn said just as parents must teach their children about the effects of alcohol use, they’ll have to do the same with marijuana. At press time, the governor still had the choice to sign the bill, allow it to become law without his signature or veto it. Whatever the outcome, LaRose said he hopes rapid movement will be made to answer questions on education, enforcement and the state’s responsibility. Should legalization become law of the land, he expects those answers to unfold over the next year. “We’ll see what happens after Wednesday and take it from there,” LaRose added.

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Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy spring activities more by being “tick smart” while spending time outside.

s more Vermonters venture outside to enjoy warming weather, Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds hikers, hunters and others to be tick smart while fishing, turkey hunting or watching birds. according to researchers at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, N.Y., the month of May is heralding a particularly risky year for lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. and the Vermont Department of health reports annual cases of lyme disease continue to rise in Vermont.

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for an extended time follow these tips from the Department of health: REPEL: Before you go outside, apply an EPa-registered insect repellent on your skin and treat your clothes with permethrin. When possible, wear light-colored long sleeved shirts and long pants, and tuck your pants into your socks to keep ticks from your skin. INSPECT: Do daily tick checks on yourself, your children and pets. REMOVE: Remove ticks right away. Showering within two hours of coming indoors

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The Essex girls rugby squad cruised by visiting saratoga Mustangs last saturday at Maple street park. The Hornets’ offense was paced by Maddie Folsom’s four tries, follow by Nicole Frank’s two and additional scores from Lexi smith and Val Bessette, Tia Kane and Grace Aseora. Frank (2) and Kane added conversions. Essex hosted rival south Burlington on Wednesday in a match that concluded after The Reporter went to print. They’ll have two weeks before the Vt. state Championships at the Tree Farm on June 4. PHOTOS BY JOHN CHURCHMAN

Top: Essex players face off against the Saratoga Mustangs in the ruck during the Hornet’s game last Saturday. Right: Gabrielle Churchman runs through a tackle.

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From the green Essex senior Sara Manley putts during the Hornets’ match at the Champlain Country Club on May 11. Essex tied for second in the scramble.

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife department plans to increase antlerless deer permits to account for an increase in the deer population following a mild 2017 winter, said Nick Fortin, the deer project leader for Fish and Wildlife, in a news release. The department’s annual recommendation is based on population estimates, biological data, winter severity data and deer sighting rates reported by hunters in addition to input from game wardens, foresters and the public. “We expect the statewide deer population to be about 157,000 prior to the start of the 2017 deer seasons,” Fortin said. Hunting for antlerless deer is proposed statewide for the october 7 to November 3 and December 2-10 archery season. Last year, hunters took 2,595 antlerless deer during the archery season. one deer of either

sex would be allowed for youths during the November 4-5 youth weekend hunt. Youths took 885 antlerless deer during the 2016 youth weekend hunt. The December season would have 24,500 antlerless permits distributed in 18 of Vermont’s 21 Wildlife management Units (WMU), which is estimated to result in 3,608 antlerless deer being taken. Fish & Wildlife 2017 proposal and the board’s recommended permits by each WMU are on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife. com). The board planned to again voted at their May 24 meeting on the antlerless deer hunting proposal. Muzzleloader season antlerless permit applications are scheduled to be available on the Fish & Wildlife Department’s website in early June.

Memorial Day holiday is Monday. Thanks to all veterans who served our country. Your efforts are totally appreciated. Here’s to hoping sunday’s weather for the marathon is comfortable, and then it heats up as we hit the official start of summer. Final week of the regular season for most sports. The Essex Invitational, the largest track and field meet in Vermont, is saturday. The baseball team rolled to a 3-0 week blasting Milton 16-1, NC 7-4 and Vergennes 16-7 to improve to 11-2. They may be in line for a No. 1 seed. Against the Falcons, Abe Koval hit two doubles and knocked in three runs. He was also the winning pitcher throwing five innings and striking out seven. The JVs beat BHs 13-1 and North Country to up their record to 9-2-1. Games against sHs and MMU end the regular season. The JVs also play CHs and in a jamboree at Dorset park. The JV B team is 4-3 after beating MMU 4-3 and MVU 16-13. The softball team is 10-3 with three wins last week over the Yellowjackets 18-1, NC 6-5 and Vergennes 20-4. Kylie svarczkopf had two hits and the winning RBI late in the game against the Falcons while winning pitcher Caitlin Toth threw a complete game with six strikeouts. Kait Farrar, sarah Knickerbocker and Molly Bruyns all had two hits. Games against the Tide and the Cougars complete the regular season. Not sure where they will be ranked for playoffs, but I surely would not want to play them. The JVs are 7-2 after beating Milton 29-9 and CVU 14-5. In the latter game, Maddie Catella hit another home run over the center field fence, and in the former game Erin Mulcahy hit an inside-the-park home run, with Morgan McCuin and Grace Arcovitch banging out triples. The boys’ lacrosse team (2-10), lost to sB 13-7 and MMU 9-6 in a defensive battle. Jordan Hines and Andrew Cooledge scored twice, Grady Corkum had one goal and two assists and Connor schultz stopped 11 shots against sB. The JVs fell to sB 5-3 and beat MMU 7-6. Calvin Leo scored the game winner against the Cougars with less than one minute to play. Three games with Middlebury, BFA and CHs end the regular season this week. The girls lacrosse team (2-9) went 0-2 losing to Rice 16-8 and Middlebury 16-1. Hannah Davis scored two goals and two assists, Lucy Miquel two goals one assist, and olivia Miller Johnson two goals in the loss against the Knights. Justine Martin and Maya Boyers also scored. The JVs, 6-2-2, beat previously unbeaten sB 12-8 and tied Middlebury. They led the Rebels, soon to be known as the Wolves, from start to finish in the win. In the game versus the Tigers, the Hornets came back to tie Middlebury in the final two minutes. The defense and goalkeeper Ella Frisbie, who came up with some gigantic saves, were key players in the tie game. MMU, CHs and CVU are up this week. The Hornets hosted the Frosh track and field invite for another spring. Combined score put Essex second behind CVU. Champions include the girls 4x800m relay, Nejla Hadzic (high hurdles and low hurdles) Lizzie Martell (400m and 800m), sage Grace (high jump) and peyton stephenson (discus). This week all eyes are here at the Essex track for the 14th annual Essex Invitational. The meet takes the top six finishers to the 72nd New England Championships held June 10 in Norwell, Mass. The boys’ tennis team went 2-0 breaking its three-game losing streak. They got by stowe and CVU with identical 4-3 scores. The girls are 5-6 after beating stowe 5-2 and losing to CVU 7-0. A match versus MMU ends the regular season. The golf team absorbed their first loss of the spring to North Country by 12 strokes. Two days later, they won the Newport Invite scoring 306, with scores as follows: Brody Yates 70, Adam Ely 74, Brennan Moreau 79 and Jordan Calhoun 83. The NVAC Championships are Thursday at Williston. Ultimate Frisbee beat BFA-Fairfax 15-6 and lost to Burlington 12-5. They closed the season Tuesday against CVU. Essex Charger football registration is June 6 and 7 at Maple st. park Community Room from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact essexyouthfootball@gmail.com for more information. Happy Birthday wishes to pavel Dvorak, Diane Auger, Abby smith, former Hornet and UVM soccer star David Johnson, Lisa sweet, Traci patterson, Madison stephenson, Ryan Brady, Dave Cobb, Katie sommick, Dominic Monnachino, Gavin Rushford, Jenn Liguori and Flip Krizanac.

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ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Each week all second-graders at Essex Elementary are participating in an exciting Math Through Art program taught by Nancy Benerofe. Benerofe meets with each second-grade classroom for one hour a week. Her curriculum consists of art projects based on the Common Core mathematics standards and practices for second-graders. Studies have shown that using art in math improves understanding of key concepts and vocabulary, as well as increases engagement, enjoyment and understanding. Benerofe regularly meets with the second grade teachers to plan her units according to what is being taught in the classroom. It is an extension of

what is happening daily in the classroom. Students thrive with the hands on approach and feel accomplished when sharing art projects. For many students it is another way to learn the math concepts being taught in the classroom. It is amazing to watch students really shine during this weekly class and have it carry over to the students math understanding in other contexts. In June, the second-graders are very excited to share their Math Through Art experience with the kindergarten and first grade. They will be hosting a museum walk and activity for the younger students to take part in. They have been busy preparing!

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“It is a really fun way to do math in the classroom!” “I think Math Through Art is teaching us in a way we don’t notice. Like you are in math class but it feels and looks like art! “It is a way that kids learn with math and art together and we are having fun too!” “You get to create art and do math at the same time” “Learning in a cooler way!” “You can do a lot of crafts that are fun to help us learn math.”

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Erin Ahmed from the Chittenden County Humane Society and Bonnie Szarkowski from the Essex Town School District food pantry received checks for $234 each from Mrs. Gorman’s class. It was the profit from the Founders third-grade school store and raffle.

HIAWATHA HIGHLIGHTS The past few weeks have been busy with all kinds of special programs and projects. Third-graders successfully finished their SBAC testing. Thanks to all the adult helpers who supported the children during this time. The kindergarten classes are in the midst of their ABC countdown to the final days of school. This past week the letter C was for Career Day. Students came decked out in costumes for a career they think they might want to pursue one day. We saw lifeguards, construction workers, soccer pros, veterinarians and more.

At our most recent Green Mountain Sing, we welcomed a number of special guests. Several Nepali students from ADL joined Jessica Pepin’s first-graders and taught a traditional Nepali greeting and dance, which they shared with all of us. The students also met Katherine Grykien, Hiawatha’s new principal, who seemed to really appreciate our tradition of gathering for music and special events. We look forward to her return on June 1, when she will meet incoming kindergarteners and parents during the screening process.

In the Learning Center, things are buzzing for the 16th annual Book Swap, taking place this week. Gently used books from home are traded for summer reading, another well-loved tradition here at Hiawatha. What do bird nests, shadow plays, and Reader’s Theater have in common? These are all special activities happening in the library. Kathy Lawrence read both fiction and non-fiction books about birds and the building of nests, and then as a culminating activity, kindergarteners were challenged to build a sturdy, comfortable nest using

clay and natural materials. Second-graders are working on a unit of study about fables and each week Lawrence shares a shadow play to illustrate one of these stories. Thirdgraders are working on traditional tales from Asia and will perform a Reader’s Theater for their classmates using stories from China, Iran, India and Vietnam. Please note that all library materials are due back by June 1 so the library staff can complete its end-of-year inventory.

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Spring ushers in grilling season The return of warm weather is synonymous with many things. For men and women who love to grill, spring marks a return to grilling their favorite foods and dining outdoors. Burgers and hot dogs may never go out of style, but plenty of additional foods can make for delicious grilled meals. Grilled chicken, for example, makes for a healthy meal the whole family can enjoy. Grilled chicken sandwiches, such as the following recipe for “Grilled Chicken Ciabatta with Romesco and Baby Greens” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill: The Bounty of the Garden Meets the Sizzle of the Grill” (Running Press), can make for a nice change of pace from more traditional grilling fare.

Grilled Chicken Ciabatta with Romesco and Baby Greens Ingredients •

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2 loaves ciabatta or 4 ciabattini (ciabatta rolls), sliced in half lengthwise Olive oil, for brushing Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 boneless, skin-

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less chicken breasts, pounded to a 1/2-inch thickness 1/2 recipe Romesco Sauce (see below) Small wedge (about 4 ounces) of Manchego or Parmesan cheese, for shaving 2 cups baby greens

Romesco Sauce Ingredients • • • •

Instructions

1. Prepare a hot fire in your grill. 2. Brush the cut sides of the ciabatta with olive oil. 3. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. 4. Grill the chicken, turning once, for 5 minutes total. 5. Grill the ciabatta, cut sides down, until it has good grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes. 6. Slather all the grilled sides of the ciabatta with the Romesco. Place the chicken breasts on the bottom half of the bread, shave some Manchego cheese over the chicken, then top with baby greens and the top half of the bread. If you’re using a loaf of ciabatta, you’ll have 2 chicken breasts on each loaf, so cut each loaf in half horizontally. If you’re using ciabattini, you’ll use 1 breast for each roll. Serve immediately.

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1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 slice white bread (crust removed), toasted and crumbled 1 Tbs. roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/3 c. red wine vinegar 2/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a food processor, grind the almonds. Add roasted peppers, garlic, bread, parsley, and hot pepper flakes. Blend until it becomes a paste. Add the vinegar and pulse to blend. With the motor running, gradually pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a steady stream until the mixture thickens like mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. STOCK PHOTO

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inger beer contains lots of sugar. But ginger beer aficionados can still enjoy that ginger beer taste without all the sugar. “Cool Waters” author Brian PrestonCampbell offers his recipe for “Mango-Ginger ‘Beer,’” which uses tropical mango for natural sweetness to balance the spice from both dried and fresh ginger.

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