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A parade to remember

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A young parade-goer is pictured riding her bicycle last Saturday in Essex Jct., where a little rain couldn't deter hundreds who gathered for the annual Memorial Day Parade, one of the largest in Vermont. The parade was led by three grand marshals, who were nominated by the public for the first time in the parade's history: Phillip Murdock, John Andrews and Richard E. Hamilton. See more photos on page 4.

EHS won’t retroactively change grades under new scale

Kindergarteners commemorate vets at assembly By COLIN FLANDERS

By COLIN FLANDERS The grade point average for current Essex High School juniors will be converted under the new grading scale conversion next fall, making them the first class to apply for college under the system, principal Rob Reardon told the school board earlier this month The high school won’t, however, retroactively change grades for those who failed a class under the current system but would have achieved a passing grade under the new scale. Reardon relayed the two administrative decisions to the school board May 15, two weeks after he first outlined the grading scale conversion changes. See GRADING, page 4

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Kindergarteners in Kerry Mahoney's Summit Street class perform an interpretative dance during their Memorial Day assembly last Thursday.

VFW plans to lend a helping hand to 103-year-old WWII vet By MIKE DONOGHUE For The Essex Reporter The Essex Jct. home of the man believed to be the oldest living World War II veteran in Vermont is expected to get a facelift this weekend from members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6689. The local VFW Post on Pearl Street plans to paint and fix the Maple St. home of 103-year-old Harold Bergeron, according to club member Everett Burns. Club members plan to make the repairs and add the fresh coat of paint at no cost to Bergeron, Burns

Summit Street School kindergarteners hosted an assembly last week to commemorate a month-long project that taught them the meaning of Memorial Day and introduced them to a few new friends. Kerry Mahoney’s kindergarten class hosts the school’s Memorial Day assembly every year to culminate a full-circle curriculum about the holiday, which includes a learning component, a service project and an integrated arts assignment. “It teaches them to really show their appreciate toward veterans and how they help keep our country safe, and how to do service projects for our community,” Mahoney said. This year, she contacted Vermont Paws and Boots, which provides service dogs to veterans and first responders. Four veterans, including founder Michelle LeBlanc, visited Mahoney’s classroom last month and taught about the difference between service and therapy dogs. The veterans also discussed their lives both during and after the military and told

explained. “We are providing all the labor for the project and food for volunteers. Materials have been graciously donated by another organization,” he said. Burns said non-Post members are welcome to join in. The primary painting day is planned for Saturday, and the hope is for good weather, he said. Some members may do some scraping and preparation work on Friday. Saturday would have marked the 105th birthday for Bergeron’s wife, who died last year. They were married for more than 70 years. The painting job comes on the

heels of Post 6689 and its work with the Essex Memorial Day Weekend festivities, which includes one of the largest parades in Vermont and a large chicken barbecue at the VFW. Thousands line the 1.5-mile parade route along village streets to watch marching bands, the military, floats and other units. The parade comes out the backside of the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, along both Vermont 2A and Vermont 15 ending at the main entrance to the fairgrounds. “The list of services and benefits provided by our Post is enormous given the numbers and the age of our See HOUSE, page 2

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Essex man faces court in dead cow case By MIKE DONOGHUE For The Essex Reporter The son of an Essex farmer has been ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court in Burlington next month on charges of animal cruelty in connection with nearly two dozen dead cows earlier this spring, Essex police said. Jonathan Matthews, 34, of Essex is due for arraignment in criminal court on June 26, police said. Essex Police Chief Rick

Garey said Matthews took control of his father’s farm at 278 Chapin Rd. after Earle Matthews, 75, was severely injured in his barn in January. “Due to his injures, Earle was unable to work and his son Jonathan had to take over all daily operations of the farm. When interviewed, Jonathan Matthews reported that a combination of financial issues, long severe winter and problems with farm equipment made See COWS, page 3

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Vermont companies collab on solar project in Essex By COLIN FLANDERS Two Vermont companies are partnering up to create a solar energy and storage project in the former sand extraction pit off River Road. Green Mountain Power and Green Lantern Development are building a 4.45-megawatt and 2-megawat battery storage project that will become the second solar array on an 86-acre parcel owned by Kimo, Inc. Will and Victor Veve of Green Lantern received a certificate of public good for a separate 500-kilowatt net metering project late last year. This new project will place about 19,400 panels within a 25-acre swath in the disturbed portion of the former sand extraction pit. The array is expected to produce about 8,000 megawatt hours of electric energy per year — enough to power the equiv-

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alent of over 1,100 homes, Will Veve said. GMP project leader Kurt Shields said the company is pursuing this project and similar ones around the state to reduce transmission costs from the region. He explained those costs are based on GMP’s peak load — the most energy used in a single hour during the month or year. By shaving that down, the company can transfer savings to customers, Shields said. One tool to do that is battery storage, or the process of absorbing solar energy when it’s abundant and firing it at expected peak loads later when people use the most energy. "This is a way to supercharge solar," Shields said. The project will use a battery created in collaboration with Tesla that can store up to 8 megawatts of power. GMP can also use the battery system to maintain service during extended power outages or disruptions in

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a process known as islanding. Shields said that’s a new feature GMP plans to start testing next month. “When this project goes forward next year, we’ll be able to exercise that muscle,” he said. Projects governed by the PUC are exempt from local review, so GMP and the Veves don’t need the town’s approval to break ground. But the project did earn a letter of support from both the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and the Essex Energy Committee. The selectboard decided to hold off on issuing a letter until the planning commission had a chance to weigh in last month. The construction phase is estimated to last about four months, with the first eight weeks expected to bring the most activity: about 60 tractor trailer loads. The rest of the deliveries will be carried out on work and box trucks, Will Veve said. Shields said GMP has five other sites around the state of a similar utility-scale

size, and Will Veve noted the project will greatly bump up both Essex’s and Chittenden County’s solar portfolio. That’s important as the state continues to strive toward a goal of 90 percent renewable energy by 2050, Essex Energy Committee member David Skopin said. The project will also contribute tax revenue to the town, Will Veve said. Skopin said the energy committee was “overjoyed” after learning of the project and its location. “I don’t think we’d ever find one that is more out of the way,” he said. “It's not used, it's not seen. Even if [the array] made noise, no one would hear it.” Unified manager Evan Teich members of the Essex business community have told him the cost of power in this region is higher than their competitors around the country. If projects like these can help address that, he said, then he applauds GMP’s efforts.

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From left, Vermont Paws and Boots founder Michelle LeBlanc, Joe and his service dog, Emma; Will and his service dog, Dory; and Summit St. paraprofessional Gavin Mills are honored during the Summit Street annual Memorial Day assembly last Thursday.

VETS from page 1 the class how their service dogs have helped them. The students made pieces of art, including painted portraits of the pooches, and dog toys. They then went into the community alongside several other Summit Street classes to change flags at all the veteran headstones in the village cemetery and Fairview cemetery, where Mahoney’s father is buried. The projects wrapped up with a final video detailing their efforts and a special dance they performed during the assembly. Mahoney, who’s been at Summit Street for over 14 years, said every project helps in different ways. Last year, her classes made poppy wall hangings and delivered them to veterans at the Burlington-based Starr Farm Nursing Center. “It's just great for both friendship and understanding, compassion, empa-

thy,” she said. “That's why we do it every year.” The benefits seem to go both ways. “Absolutely amazing what these kids did,” LeBlanc said after the assembly. “That was really cool.” LeBlanc said it’s humbling to see students so young take pride in being patriotic. She said Mahoney’s annual project is powerful because it shows students Memorial Day goes beyond just picnics and car sales. “This is because people died so we can what we want to do every day,” she said. LeBlanc, who’s a corporal in the Vermont State Police, started Vermont Paws after years of working as a K9 handler. Her program serves both veterans and first responders and is about to graduate its third class. She said one of the biggest threats to both veterans and first responders is the stigma that comes with asking for help. That’s slowly changing, she said, but there’s still a long way to go. “When you start these kids out this young, I hope it follows through with

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it so he could not properly take care of the cows after his father’s injuries,” Garey said in a press release. “Jonathan reported that he quickly became overwhelmed, that he could not take care of the cows and they started dying. Interviews with the Matthews’ large animal veterinarian revealed that the cows were all alive, thin, but generally in good health during the last visit during February 2018,” the chief said. Authorities found 21 dead cows inside the barn on April 27 after an unidentified person called the Essex animal control officer to report the deceased cattle, police said. The site, also known as the Matthews Brothers Farm, is about 250 acres and is about three-quarters of a mile from the Westford-Essex line. Essex police and the animal control officer also found 13 other live cows in the barn but in very bad condition, the chief said. Authorities later determined two of them had to be put down due to malnourishment. Once authorities verified the report, they worked in conjunction with an investigator from the Humane Society of Chittenden County, a veterinarian and a deputy state’s attorney trained in animal abuse investigations. “The cause of death for the cows appeared to be from lack of adequate food and water over time, and there was no outward signs of any other health issues that could affect the investigators or the public,” Garey said in the press release. For the next several hours, authorities worked to get food and water to the live cows to try to make them comfortable, Garey said. The team also contacted Vermont Agency of Agriculture officials and sought help developing a plan on how to dispose of the dead cows without causing a health hazard, police said. The ag agency supervised and approved the disposal. By the following day, Earle Matthews agreed to relinquish ownership of the 11 remaining live cows to Essex police in the hopes they could find a suitable placement. Police Cpl. Christina Ashley, who is specially trained in animal cases, eventually found a Westford farmer to take the 10 heifers and one calf for care and rehabilitation. By evening time on April 28, Essex authorities learned another 13 cows were grazing on other land maintained by Earle Matthews, the chief said. They were thin but not in life-threatening danger, police said. Earle Matthews also turned over those cows to the Westford farmer, who agreed to take permanent ownership of them on May 1, police said. Police haven’t released the name of the initial complainant. The person had visited the farm and “as part of his job, this employee had been in the barn and had seen and taken pictures of multiple dead cows inside a barn at that location.” Jonathan Matthews did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Attempts to reach his father were also unsuccessful.

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that sends a “clear message going forward.” The updated profile will be posted online by August 29, the first day of the 2018 school year. Parents and several board members had called for the retroactive changes, but Reardon said students knew what to expect when the year began, since teachers establish course expectations for each class. “They’re working hard with students right now who made be on the precipice of passing or not passing, and then to automatically change things after the fact, teachers would not support that all,” Reardon said. Retired EHS teacher

John Maddalena wondered how teachers will make the transition since, for example, a failing grade of 69 this year will constitute a passing grade next year. Reardon said teachers across content areas are now working to figure that out. More changes are on the way for EHS and many other Vermont schools as the 2020 deadline for a proficiency-based system nears. Earlier this year, Reardon said that transition will include a discussion about whether to keep the traditional 100-scale or move to a new system altogether. He said none of those decisions have been made.

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REP. LINDA MYERS As you read this, the legislature has been called into a special session by Gov. Phil Scott. Since the governor has vetoed both the proposed 2019 budget bill and the 2019 revenue bill that will support the budget, activity in the Statehouse has been centered around those bills. However, several other bills failed to make it to a final vote before the end of the regular session on May 12, and both House and Senate committees will be working to see those bills move forward. My committee, Commerce and Economic Development, had three bills that were not acted upon, and those three bills will be brought to the floor in the new session. All three bills will be of benefit to Vermonters and were approved by the conference committees who worked to finalize language. H.143, is an act relating to Transportation Network Companies. The bill is a step toward a uniform regulation of all vehicles for hire companies and drivers in Vermont. While the bill will cover all vehicles for hire, the bill is predominantly aimed at insurance and regulations for companies such as Uber and Lyft that are now operating in Vermont. The bill regulates the transportation provided by a driver to a rider’s request for a ride through a digital network controlled by a company; continuing while the driver transports the rider; and ending when the last rider departs from the vehicle. The bill will require insurance of one million dollars in both automobile liability and uninsured and

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underinsured motorist coverage for the TNC drivers. S.180 is an act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act. I heard from several residents of Essex who were very interested in seeing the bill passed and I had the pleasure of introducing it on the floor of the House. I anticipate the committee of conference report will be approved and the bill will pass. The bill creates the Right to Repair Task Force which will review and consider issues relating to potential legislation designed to secure the right to repair consumer electronic products, including personal electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, and computers. The Task Force may also consider right to repair products beyond consumer electronics if it determines such consideration to be necessary and appropriate. The final bill awaiting action is S.206, an act relating to business consumer protection for point-of-sale (credit card terminals) equipment leases. This bill will enable small businesses to clearly understand lease requirements for the equipment and the lease must use plain language that is understood by ordinary consumers. I have no idea when the special session will end. I hope for an agreement between the legislature and the governor that will result in benefits for all Vermonters. It has been a pleasure serving the Chittenden 8-1 district this biennium and in years past. Your support over the years has been very much appreciated. I will be available throughout the remainder of the year to help you with questions and concerns. You can call me at 878-3514 or email mail me at lindakmyers@comcast.net.

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The governor’s proposed tax increase By REBECCA HOLCOMBE As Secretary of Education for two governors, I took affordability seriously. That’s why I wrote school boards last October to encourage them to manage ratios, and why I supported districts like Bethel and Royalton, where people had hard community conversations and explored all options before voting to merge not just governance, but high schools, to reduce costs while expanding opportunities for their children. Gov. Phil Scott’s recent insistence on overriding local budget votes, increasing tax bills regardless of local decisions and relying on borrowed money is a rebuke of local voters, who are currently tasked in statute with deciding how we meet our state’s most fundamental obligation: ensuring we have an educated citizenry. Here are two points to keep in mind: The governor proposes to increase taxes and spend more of the education fund from “Montpelier.” When he ran for governor, Scott’s campaign website stated, “We should find ways to let communities keep what they save from mergers, and other efficiencies, returning the savings to local taxpayers or local schools – whichever their voters choose – instead of sending it back to Montpelier.” His funding proposal, however, will increase taxes and scoop any savings for use by “Montpelier,” thus preventing local tax relief and reducing the incentive for districts to save. First, Gov. Scott assumes average growth in the property grand list of 3 percent a year, and promises he won’t raise rates. However, his plan doesn’t lower rates either, even if districts spend less. As the grand list grows, so will Vermonters’ tax bills, even if districts vote for budget cuts. The bill – not the rate—is what you pay. Second, if school boards reduce costs, as many have begun to do, the governor proposes to keep the average tax rate too high, presumably to create a slush fund for yet to be specified state initiatives—ones for which districts pay, but over which they have no say. Again, this removes any

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incentive for districts to be efficient, because good fiscal stewardship would no longer lead to property tax relief. Despite this, let’s assume districts do cut staff. When Scott ran for governor, he said,“We need to stop using one-time money to plug reoccurring budget holes.“ Nevertheless, last year, the governor insisted on a veto budget that used about $35 million in onetime money and reserves to buy down tax rates. This year, the governor proposes to borrow up to $44 to $58 million (the number keeps changing) to keep tax rates flat. However, the governor can’t pay back money borrowed to cover “reoccurring” costs without raising taxes,

Our problems are manageable, but they can only be solved through hard work and compromise. even if districts cut their budgets. That is because his planned “savings” are actually avoided costs. If public schools hire fewer teachers, they “avoid costs” by budgeting for fewer teachers. In this case, the state would have to set a rate higher than what is needed to fund budgets, in order to pay back borrowed money. Scott’s education veto is a rejection of local voters, not the legislature. School budgets belong to districts, not the governor. Local voters approve or reject school budgets, and the legislature is tasked with setting the average education property tax rate necessary to fund approved budgets. Communities often customize education to local priorities. For example, one district with an average tax rate takes advantage of excess capacity in its school building to offer two years of full-time prekindergarten. Overall this year, districts ap-

proved budgets that were $29 million lower than anticipated. The administration’s proposed savings depend on voluntary increases in staff ratios. Ratio changes are a part of the solution in some places; the bulk of this year’s savings appear to have come from management of ratios in districts that operate public schools. However, simplistic solutions create perverse incentives. My district is high spending and has high tax rates, but its ratios already meet the governor’s goals. Some districts with lower ratios spend far less and have lower tax rates, including some on the front line in combatting the devastation of opiate addiction. Some of the highest spenders have no ratios to manage because they provide tuition vouchers instead. These latter districts are also exempted from the excess spending penalty. As for quality, Commissioner Greshin told VTDigger, “To fill voids in academic expertise, teachers would be asked to switch specialties. A social studies teacher would be asked to become a science teacher, for example.” When savings come before expertise, quality is the casualty. That’s when our schools stop being one of our greatest assets. As our population ages, we face higher health care and pension costs. The state still lacks a coherent and sustainable economic development strategy. We have water to clean up and carbon goals to meet. Our Vermont brand takes farms for granted, but many farmers struggle. All indicators suggest inequality is growing, but too often, our policies make inequality worse. Public schools are the payer of last resort when children suffer. Our problems are manageable, but they can only be solved through hard work and compromise. A tripartisan legislature put together a grownup budget. Let’s all support it and get to work on real solutions to our real shared challenges. Rebecca Holcombe was the former secretary of education in Gov. Phil Scott and Gov. Peter Shumlin's administrations.

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PERSPECTIVE: STATE ISSUES

A responsible solution to fund irresponsible debt

By MARK CROW

elatively recently, I learned that the state of Vermont (so, we taxpayers) is incurring vast and ever increasing amounts of liability for obligations the state undertook to fund retirement plans for teachers and state workers, plans that include pension and retirement healthcare benefits. As of June 30, 2017, the state owes approximately $4.5 billion to these plans, which is an increase of $900 million from just the previous fiscal year. That’s approximately $18,750 per Vermont household (based on 240,000 households). And, for a variety of complicated reasons, based on the structure of the plans, this amount will only continue to increase. To put this amount in perspective, it is currently three times the state’s general fund revenues and seven times the state’s bonded indebtedness (our debt for typical infrastructure items like roads and bridges). All of this to provide retirement benefits for approximately 32,000 teachers and state employees. Now, those 32,000 people are certainly entitled to their benefits, but how can anyone fathom that our small state can even remotely hope to fund these obligations, either now or when due in approximately 20 years. This rings true especially in an environment where: 1. We repeatedly have trouble balancing our current budget given the lack of economic drivers and, yet, increasing expectations and demands for government services; 2. Our taxpayer base is shrinking at a worrisome rate and there is concern that an even higher proportion of wealthy Vermont taxpayers (those that pay the most taxes) will move out of state due to the recent federal tax reform act, which no longer permits deduction of state taxes from federal income taxes; and, 3. While the state and its leaders are working hard to develop strategies and policies to make Vermont more affordable, this liability will likely, at some point, result in the state losing its Triple A bond rating, which would increase borrowing costs for the state and state-related agencies (e.g. VHFA, VSAC, VEDA), ultimately costing taxpayers millions of additional dollars. So, what to do? Well, we can’t continue to ignore this issue and hope that it goes away (it won’t). It’s simply irresponsible to do so. Instead, let’s take concrete steps to stop the hemorrhaging. One possibility that makes real common sense is to contain the existing liability by honoring our current obligations under the existing plans, but no longer admitting new employees. That will at least limit the future liability under these plans to the existing participants. Then, let’s establish what’s called a defined benefit plan (think 401k) for new teachers and state employees, where the state’s contribution is fixed and not open-ended like it is now. Not a perfect solution, but one that I think is fair, responsible, and at least worth exploring. Of course, there will be costs associated with transitioning to a defined benefit plan. But, we have a tremendous opportunity right now to cover some or all of these costs, as I also recently learned that our state will receive $28 million in settlement of a number of disputes between the state and the major tobacco companies. While half of this money has already been earmarked to help address the opioid epidemic, wouldn’t it be great if we could use the remaining windfall to transition to a defined benefit plan? This would allow us to take real and meaningful steps to solve a clearly unsustainable situation. Now, that would be responsible.

How can anyone fathom that our small state can even remotely hope to fund these obligations?

Mark Crow is the President of Tenth Crow Creative and serves on the Vermont Business Roundtable’s Board of Directors. He resides in Shelburne.

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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: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org. COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE 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. Rev. Josh Simon, associate pastor. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Faith formation: weekly at 10:15 a.m. Jr. & Sr. high youth groups: every Sunday. Heavenly Food Pantry: second Monday of the month, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and fourth Thursday, 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, Finally @ First Band, Joyful Noise, Cherub Music, 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, Sundays: 10 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.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 Essex Farmers' Market is back at a new location near Five Corners. Market vendors offer produce, meat, specialty food, agriculture, prepared food, crafts and there will also be a featured community table. The market will be open every Wednesday throughout the season, including June 6 next week.

31 Thursday senior sTrengTh group FiTness

9:45 a.m., HammerFit Athletic Club, 21 Essex Way, Suite 115, Essex Jct. Classes are appropriate for all abilities instructed by personal trainers who can recommend and demonstrate modifications (due to injury, ailment, etc.) as needed. Ages 45 and up, $5.

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3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read. He is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie's owner is Christ`vine Packard, chair of Brownell Library Trustees.

evening Book group

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Join in a discussion of "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd.

Book Launch: "BuiLding eden"

7 p.m., Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Join Matthys Levy to celebrate the launch of his first novel, "Building Eden," a thrilling story of love, arrogance, betrayal, murder and architecture set in a world with which the author is intimately familiar. Matthys Levy is the designer of many iconic buildings and other structures throughout the world, and the author of the best-seller "Why Buildings Fall Down." $3; includes $5 coupon off the featured book. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Vermont Foodbank.

1 Friday MusicaL sTory TiMe

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

peschooL yoga

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing songs, hear stories and do yoga with Danielle. Ages 2 and up.

scaMs and Frauds: iT's noT iF, BuT when

1 - 2:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Is this a legitimate investment? Do you know your financial advisor's background? Pressure to purchase a life insurance policy before thinking about it? Was that a phone scam? Were you pushed into an annuity? Join specialists from the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Outreach Team who will provide real life examples of scams and frauds that have impacted individuals and offer guidance and suggestions on how to avoid becoming a victim to these schemes.

Teen advisory Board

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Final gettogether for TAB and Libraries Rock video crew. In addition we will honor our departing senior.

Magic: The gaThering

6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Come play the role of planeswalker: a powerful wizard who fights others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Your deck of cards represents weapons in your arsenal, spells you know and creatures you can summon to fight for you. Grades 6 and up.

hisTory aT The hearT oF The viLLage recepTion

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Unveiling the Brownell Library exhibit reception featuring nine new digital prints of photographs depicting the dedication of the Brownell Library in 1926. Refreshments will be served.

2 saTurday dog wash/siLenT aucTion

9 - 11 a.m., TD Bank Essex Center, 100 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Lucy's House for the Prevention of Homeless Pets is holding a dog wash and silent auction to support our organization. They

are 100 percent volunteer so money donated supports our causes. They have lots of great silent auction items so come help support their mission of keeping pets in their homes. Suggested donation for dog wash is $5.

girLs on The run 5k

10 a.m. - noon, Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Positive energy abounds as the girls dance to warm-up music, get their hair “happied” and faces painted, and wearing tutus and capes they gather with their teammates to hold hands and head to the starting line. Each 5k participant who crosses the finish line will be rewarded with a medal or ribbon. With each GOTR girl proudly wearing the number “1” on her bib, our 5k is a non-competitive event that creates memories to last a lifetime!

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10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Brownell Library. A community scanning day where attendees are invited to bring photographs taken in the Village of Essex Junction for scanning and inclusion in a new online archive (if permission is granted), as well as personal use.

weekend sTory TiMe

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

sTory TiMe

11 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Free; all ages.

The aphasia choir

2 p.m., South Burlington High School Auditorium, 550 Dorset St., South Burlington. Aphasia is a language disorder typically caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury. Individuals with aphasia find it easier to sing than speak. Come enjoy this inspiring musical event and learn more!

3 sunday winooski FarMers' MarkeT

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Champlain Mill Green, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. Managed by the Winooski Community Partnership, the Winooski Farmers' Market brings you Vermont’s finest local produce, farm goods, artisan crafts, locally prepared foods, musical entertainment and a fun interactive kid’s program - the Power of Produce (POP) Club. The Winooski Farmers' Market, is distributing free meals at the Winooski Farmers Market for anyone under the age of 18.

wiLdFLowers open sTudio

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wildflowers Studio, 43 upper Main St., Essex Jct. Time for children to independently explore the four fixed learning areas; tinkering, open ended art, sensory play, and paint exploration. Activities and materials that are appropriate for all ages and abilities. This is a place where children can relish in limitless creativity without concern for MESS! Thus, children should always arrive in “studio clothes.” $15 for one child; $5 additional children.

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1 - 4 p.m., Browns River Rd., Essex Jct. Come see exhibits on Essex military, business, farming and town history, visit with Essex Community Historical Society Board members, and enjoy refreshments to kick off the season. Museum will be open Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. through Columbus Day and Thursdays from 6 - 7 p.m. through Labor Day.

4 Monday senior sTrengTh group FiTness 9:45 a.m., HammerFit Athletic Club, 21 Essex

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calendar lOcAl MEETInGS MOndAY, JUnE 4 7 p.m., Town Selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

TUESdAY, JUnE 5 6:30 p.m., Town firearms discharge Ordinace public forum, Essex Elementar School, 1 Bixby Hill Rd., Essex Jct. 6:30 p.m., School Board, Essex High School Library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct.

ThURSdAY, JUnE 7 6 p.m., Town Zoning Board, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

Way, Suite 115, Essex Jct. Classes are appropriate for all abilities instructed by personal trainers who can recommend and demonstrate modifications (due to injury, ailment, etc.) as needed. Ages 45 and up, $5.

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STORY TIME

7 p.m., Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Join Maria Hummel to celebrate the launch of her novel. Set against a culture that often fetishizes violence, "Still Lives" is a page-turning exodus into the art world's hall of mirrors, and one woman's journey into the belly of an industry flooded with money and secrets. Maria Hummel is the author of the poetry collection "House and Fire" and two novels: "Motherland" and "Wilderness Run." A Stegner Fellow, she taught at Stanford for nine years. She lives in Vt. with her husband and two sons and teaches at the UVM. $3 ticket comes with $5 off coupon for the feature book. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Vermont Foodbank.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Enjoy reading, rhyming and crafts each week! All ages.

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Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering oneon-one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

lEGO clUB

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build awesome creations using our collection of Legos!

VERMOnT ASTROnOMIcAl SOcIETY

7:30 - 9 p.m., Brownell Library. "A Tale of Two Observatories" by Barry Conolly and Steve Quigley. Conolly will discuss his Skyshed POD observatory project, including: ordering, delivery, temporary storage, architectural drawings, permitting, construction and assembly, software and electrical power service, ethernet cable and the shelving/storage arrangement. Quigley talks about starting with research and a clean sheet of paper to design and construct a roll-off roof observatory housing a Meade LX-200 12” SCT with an observing area and a “warm” room for remote viewing.

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6:30 p.m., Essex Elementary School, 1 Bixby Hill Rd., Essex Jct. The Town of Essex is considering making changes to the firearms discharge ordinance. There will be numerous opportunities for public input during this process including this forum. Visit essex.org/firearms, email Greg Duggan at gduggan@essex.org or call 878-1341 for more information.

6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. Bring in your current knitting project or start a new one in the company of fellow knitters!

BOOK lAUnch: "STIll lIVES"

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10 - 11:30 a.m., Sunset Studio, 71 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Free.

TEch TIME wITh TRAcI

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

STORY TIME

10 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Free; all ages.

TEch hElp wITh clIf

Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering oneon-one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

fIVE cORnERS fARMERS' MARKET

4 - 7:30 p.m., Five Corners, 3 Main St., Essex Jct. Visit the new location for the return of the farmers' market! Market vendors offer produce, meat, specialty food, agriculture, prepared food, crafts and there will also be a featured community table. The market will also host a wide range of talented musicians. For a full list of vendors and musicians, to learn more and volunteer, please check out our website: 5cornersfarmersmarket. com and facebook.com/ 5CornersFarmersMarket.

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7 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. "Silent Spring" not only launched the environmental movement but also laid out the fundamental problems with our relationship to nature. Dartmouth professor Nancy Jay Crumbine celebrates scientist and poet Rachel Carson’s clarity, courage and brilliance.

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BROwnEll lIBRARY clOSEd fOR VIllAGE EMplOYEE EVEnT fROM 3 - 5 p.M. MIlTOn fARMERS' MARKET

3:30 - 7 p.m., Hannaford Plaza, Route 7, Milton. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, maple syrup, prepared foods, baked goods, live music and so much more! EBT/ SNAP, Farm to Family coupons, and debit cards accepted. Once again, the market will host craft days on the third Thursday of every month and will offer free activities, taste tests, and coupons for kids at the Power of Produce (POP) Club. For more information, visit miltonyouth.org/farmers or contact the Market Manager at 893-1009 or farmersmarket@ miltonyouth.org.

Library. Come sing, dance and play with Raph. All ages.

MUSIcAl STORY TIME

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

L.D. Oliver Seed Company, Inc. Green Mountain Fertilizer Co. 26 Sunset Ave., Milton,VT • 802 893-4628 Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 8:00-4:00, Closed Sunday

dUnGEOnS & dRAGOnS

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

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9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. Payment by donation. Please call Ann at 879-7943 with any questions.

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

STORY TIME

11 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Each week, we'll choose a new picture book, a classic or a staff favorite to read aloud together. Free; all ages.

STORY TIME wITh cITY MARKET: "ThE VERY hUnGRY cATERpIllAR" 11 a.m., Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Enjoy your Saturday morning with a reading of the children’s book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. After reading together, there will be a fun and interactive healthy food activity. This event is cosponsored by Phoenix Books and City Market.

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Pets of the Week HUNTER

1 1/2 year old Neutered male Arrival Date: 3/19/2018 Breed: Pomeranian Size/Weight: Small / 12 lbs Energy Level: High Reason here: Hunter was not doing well with the child in the home Hunter is terribly adorable, there is no denying this fact! He is a tiny, little floof who is on the hunt for a new home! Hunter has been known to be a cuddle bug and thoroughly enjoys sitting in laps however he needs a home where people will respect his space. Although he looks like a stuffed toy, he is not! Hunter is a small dog with a BIG personality and does not enjoy being picked up, hugged tight and squished. Hey, don’t we all dread Aunt Sue who grabs our cheek at Thanksgiving dinner?! It’s sort of like that. With Hunter, you’ve got to earn that fluffy affection and Hunter is working every day on his experiences with new people and he is making progress. Hunter’s new family will need to be patient with him and continue his training in order to have the best life together possible! My thoughts on: Cats: He has no history with cats Dogs: Leo has been interested in other dogs and may do well with a proper introduction Children: He needs a home without children

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3 - 4:30 p.m., Building Bright Futures of Essex, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Come run around at our open gym, sponsored by the Essex Rotary. Free.

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3 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. Live Action Role Play is open to all middle and high school students who want to have adventures in a mythical land.

7 - 10 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. The band Hullabaloo will be playing live. All are welcome.

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. Payment by donation. Please call Ann at 879-7943 with any questions.

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wInOOSKI fARMERS' MARKET 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Champlain Mill Green, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. (See Sunday, June 3 for details.)

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Main St. TREDMILL, NORDIC Sears & Roebuck. TRUCK DRIVERS ing heavy equipment 25+ FAMILIES 11:47 a.m., Larceny on SusieGarage Wilson Rd. 9:53 a.m., Animal Problem on West St. Essex Junction 2:59 still p.m.,inFraud on Maple St. eras/Etc. TRACK, New, 802-868-7469 WANTED operators for excavaMAPS PROVIDED 4:16 p.m., Citizen Assist on Essex Way Sale LATSCREEN TV, 12:23 p.m., Accident on Upper Main St. 12:25 a.m., Unsecure Premises Susie Off with 1:09 p.m., Citizen Assist on East St. packaging, model/sku 3:43 p.m., Animal Problem on Maple St. Daniels Transportators. on Experience Route Employment 117, River p.m., MVLost Complaint on Lincoln St. & Found HARP,6:40 42”, with reNTL16915, purchased tion is looking for Dr. Class roadway and underRoad, Essex 3:37 p.m., Vandalism on Essex Way Wilson Rd. 5:07 p.m., Animal Problem on Sydney PINEWOOD 4:38 p.m., Larceny on Center Rd. ote. 8:34 Works 2/20/17. Asking $500 p.m., great. 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Hornets softball goes undefeated on the season By JOSH KAUFMANN Messenger Sports Bent on finishing off the program's fifth 16-0 regular season in 10 years, the Hornets put some extra pop in their bats in the middle innings and powered away from BFA-St. Albans for a 9-0 softball win that also clinched the Metro Division title and the No. 1 seed. Caitlin Toth pitched a complete game for the win, allowing just three singles in seven innings, not walking a batter while striking out six. The Hornets managed just one run in the first two innings despite getting six batters on, but broke the game open with two in the third and four in the fourth with a decided emphasis on the long ball. Comet left fielder Elizabeth Dukas briefly staved off the Essex assault with a homer-robbing catch, backing into the fence as she reached up to grab Kaitlyn Butkus' blast. But Dukas could only turn and watch when, two pitches later, Sarah Knickerbocker got full hold of the ball and slugged it 25 feet over the fence. With Jess Morin having already scored in the third after reaching on a single,

Knickerbocker's shot sent Essex into the fourth up 4-0. After BFA went down in order for the third time in the first four innings and the Comets got two quick outs in the home fourth, Essex reignited on a walk to Emily Harvey, Molly Bruyns' second hit of the day, an RBI single by Morin, and finally Makenna Thorne's no-doubt 2-run homer to left for an 8-0 lead. Butkus followed with another rocked into left center, but BFA center fielder Caitlyn Dasaro — who shortly before had barely missed making a sensational catch at the fence on another Essex hit — raced to her right to take away an extra-base hit, barely avoiding a hard collision with Dukas. Essex finished its scoring in the fifth when Knickerbocker led off with her third straight hit, Madison Catella drove her home with an RBI double, and Harvey picked up an RBI with a sacrifice fly to drive in Catella. The Hornets threatened to add to their total in the sixth but left the bases loaded. Essex's 16-0 record draws the top seed, and a first-round game at home against Mt. Mansfield (3-13).

PHOTO BY JOSH KAUFMANN

Senior Sarah Knickerbocker (#17) is surrounded by her teammates after driving in runs during the Hornets' 9-0 rout of the Comets. By beating the St. Albans squad, Essex ends its season at 16-0 and will go into the playoffs as the No. 1 seed.

After you read about all the EHS accomplishments this weekend in "Sports Shorts" below, go online to EssexReporter.com to see more photos and results from the week in sports, including track and field, baseball, softball and lacrosse.

SPORT SHORTS By JOE GONILLO

Hope your Memorial Day weekend was enjoyable as we remember those who serve and served. Marathon and Essex Invite last week. Playoffs, the postseason and a huge state championship track and field meet highlight this week. June rolls in bringing 70’s and 80’s temps with it. NHL and NBA in finals. You can almost see the end of school in sight. SAT test this Saturday. Check the athletic website and team homepages for rankings, playoff games, times and sites. Essex Track and Field, AD Jeff Goodrich, assistant AD Todd Herrington, head coach Katie White, her staff, meet director Pavel Dvorak and his crew, Jeremy Hammond, all workers/officials, Dave Rich and all maintenance staff involved and Rich Celia did an outstanding with the 15th annual Essex Invitational. Doubling as the Vt. New England Qualifier, the top six place finishers are moving on to the New England Championships at UNH next weekend. Hornets first place finishers include the girls’ 4x100m relay team – Kat Morin, Nejla Hadzic, Morgan Whitney, Arianna Moffatt 50.89; Jamaal Hankey – 300m IH 40.16; and Ryan Guerino – LJ 21’ 7.25”. Other Hornet qualifiers are Jacob Rigoli Shot 2nd 47’ 6.5” and 4th Dis-

cus 134’ 6”; Spencer Towle 2nd 200m 23.16; Breyer Sinor Discus 2nd 142’ 3” and Shot 4th 41’ 11.5”; Henry Farrington 1500m 4:06.73; Lizzie Martell 2nd 400m 59.09 and 200m 4th ; Hadzic 2nd 300m LH 49.09; boys’ 4x100m relay 2nd; Jackson Baker 3rd HJ 5’ 6”; Ali Green 4th 100m HH 16.96; Hannah Neddo 4th TJ 34’ 8.5”; t:4th PV 7’ 6”; girls’ mile relay 4th; Peyer Alden 3000m 9:01.71; Hannah Poquette 5th 100m HH 17.03. Congratulations. The teams travel to Burlington all day Saturday for the 2018 state meet where the boys will be in a dogfight with Mt. Mansfield Union and St. Johnsbury while the girls will be trying to stop the Hilltoppers from repeating again. The boys’ lacrosse team had a huge week. The Hornets went 2-0 to complete an 11-5 season. A HUGE 8-7 win over number one and previously unbeaten CVU and a 13-9 win at BHS. In the back-and-forth win in Hinesburg (their biggest W this year and maybe in the last three years) the Red Hawks scored to tie the game with 2:30 left. Less than 30 seconds later Jonah Janaro scored on a feed from Grady Corkum. While running the clock down under a minute, two Essex shots on goal went just wide and led to a CVU fast break, 1 on 0, but goalkeeper Aidan Haggerty came up with the save of the spring, and our boys ran out the clock for the win. Check out WCAX video on their website when you get a moment. The team ended winning 9 of their last 11 games.

Down by two at the half vs the Seahorses Sam Bowen tied the game, and Jordan Hines dropped in the game-winning goal. Corkum scored two goals and had two assists, Chris LaBonte scored twice and added an assist, Luke Meunier and Cam Frankenhoff also connected for a couple of scores each. Haggerty made five saves. The Hornets should be ranked anywhere from second to fourth for the postseason. The girls’ lacrosse team went 2-2 and finished the spring 6-9 going 5-4 in their last nine games. They fell to Burr & Burton and CVU but defeated Rice 10-5 and Colchester 24-16. In their senior night game vs the Red Hawks Jenna Puleo fired in 4 goals, Abby Robbins 2, Maya Boyers and Abby Gleason 1 each in the Senior Night loss to the topseeded Red Hawks. Bella Rieley had 5, Becca Provost 3, and Lydia Maitland 2g 1a for CVU. Felt like a proud father, though actually an uncle, when my niece Madison Peet registered an assist for red in that game. Varsity's goal explosion vs the Lakers was their most scores all spring! The JV’s defeated Rice, lost 8-6 to CVU, and dropped CHS 13-3 to finish the season 9-5. Youth lax played at halftime, and Team White got byTeam Red 4-1. Future Hornets who scored include Lily Boutin, Abby Lacross, Ella Gibbs, Ash.ey Stempek, and Breya Montague. Beeca and Jenna Hirschman alongside with Maddy Larson also played well. The baseball team went 2-3 last week and heads into the playoffs at 9-7. Essex bounced North Country 10-3 and edged South Burlington 5-3 before losing to BFA St. Albans in their regular season finale. In the win over the Falcons Michael Barnett slammed 3 hits and 4 RBIs, Garrett Somerset slugged his 4th HR of the spring, Mav King 2B’ed and added 2 hits, and Grady Cram knocked in 2 runs. Anthony Hope got the win. Against the Bobwhites King, Ryan Young, and Garrett Somerset all had 2 hits. Check website for post season specifics. The softball team completed a magical 16-0 regular season going 3-0 with wins over NCUHS, SB, and BFA. In their win over the

Falcons Sarah Knickerbocker mashed a three-run HR to top a 6-run inning. WP Caitlin Toth pitched four innings and Logan Pollard three. Emily Harvey banged out 3 hits, and Jamie Morin had 2 hits and 2 RBIs. In their season finale, a 9-0 blanking of BFA, the Hornets blew past an old nemesis with relative ease. Toth pitched a beauty of a game K’ing out 6 and did not walk a batter. Knickerbocker had 3 hits including a 2-run HR, a 2B and 3 RBIs. MaKenna Thorne crushed a HR and had 3 RBI’s, Morin added 3 hits and RBI, and Molly Bruyns chipped in with 2 hits. On to the playoffs. The boys’ tennis team went 2-0 stopping St. J 5-2 and MMU 6-1. With an 11-1 record they rank second to Stowe as playoffs begin. The girls are 7-5 after their 2-0 week beating the Hilltoppers 4-3 and the Cougars 6-1. They look to be slated seventh in the postseason. Congratulations to the number one tennis player in the state, Preston Gordon, who defended his individual title by beating CVU's Josh Ashooh by 6-0, 6-1 scores. EHS has won eight singles titles which is the most in the state. Rugby senior game is Thursday vs SB under the lights at 8 p.m. Coach Montague and players from the girls’ basketball program are excited to offer the 2018 edition of Hornet Hoop Camp (June 25-29) located at Essex High School. Please register by June 1. Email Coach Shawn Montague at smontague@ ewsd.org and go to www.ewsd.org/cms/ lib/VT02217845/Centricity/Domain/1660/ HOOP_CAMP_FLYER_2018.pdf for more information. Happy Birthday wishes rolling out to Pavel Dvorak, Auntie Irma Kukavica, Jenn Ligouri, Diane Auger, pilot Costa Tzavaras, Amy Smith, former track all-stars/state champions Dave Allard and Orhan “Big O” Smailhodzic, Michelle Lynn, Dan Tomaino, Hannah Maslak. Special shout out to my son and daughter Josh and Karen Gonillo as they celebrate this weekend as well. Presents on their way!

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