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Committee to judge shared public works model By COLIN FLANDERS Two years after the village of Essex Jct. and town of Essex agreed to share some public works services, a committee with representatives from both municipal boards will now judge the model and determine its future. The town and village signed two memoranda of understanding in January 2015, one for stormwater and one for public works.

The latter says the town will fund the village’s highway budget and make recommendations for operations without directly supervising the department. While the stormwater agreement continues in perpetuity without review, public works’ calls for an appraisal this year. The agreement says a fiveperson committee — two trustees, two selectboard members and an outside party — must now provide

an Oct. 1 recommendation that the boards must act on by December 1. Beyond that, the agreement is silent on how to judge the model, prompting town public works director Dennis Lutz to offer the boards his own framework during two meetings earlier this month. Lutz listed specific criteria to determine if the departments have been successful. Some questions, like if the model has reduced costs, are fact-

based and easy to review, he said. Other factors, like if the departments provided “timely and quality” services are more subjective and require a judgment call. Lutz said the two departments don’t want to be involved in the evaluation but will provide the committee all the information it needs. He provided joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel a short list of possible committee members, including former public

works directors, he said. After completing its assessment, the committee will determine how to proceed. Lutz expected three outcomes: continue with a revised or renewed MOU, solidify the model with a long-term agreement or charter change or nix it altogether. If the final recommendation is to continue with the shared services model, Lutz asked the boards to consider placing other services See PuBLIC WORKS, page 10

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Essex remembers PHOTO BY KAYLEE SULLIVAN

Essex Cinemas will begin sensory sensitive showings in June.

New feature unveiled at cinemas By KAYLEE SULLIVAN

PHOTO BY KYLE ST. PETER

A young parade-goer takes in the Essex Memorial Day Parade on Pearl Street last Saturday, May 27. The annual parade is one of the largest in Vermont.

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A piece of history

Maguire earns education award

Powell Museum opens with tag sale, new exhibits By MICHAELA HALNON

hen the Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum opens for the season this Sunday, visitors will have the chance to own their own piece of history. The all-new exhibits, neatly organized in the former one-room schoolhouse, center entirely on historic life in Essex. Sections focus business and industry, home and farming and the military. The museum has undergone a complete display overhaul for the past two or three years running, according to Ann Gray, Essex Community Historical Society treasurer. Before that, artifacts had largely remained unchanged. Yet over time, the museum’s collection

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has grown. With limited space, Gray said many pieces with duplicates or a weak connection to Essex have been relegated to storage containers in the basement and back room. “The only place we have to put it is in boxes,” Gray said. “It’s not doing anybody any good.” The society is hoping to change that this weekend. Several items from the museum’s collection will be up for sale on Sunday, June 4 between 1 and 4 p.m. Some of the offerings are not unlike ones found at a typical yard sale, like old stuffed animals or a pair of skis. Others are far more rare. One antique copper coin, circulated before Vermont became a state in 1791, is in “very fine” condition according to ECHS board director Alan Luzzatto. See HISTORY, page 4

Essex Cinemas is debuting a new feature this weekend meant to open up the movie experience to a broader audience, general manager Cullen Schill said. Starting June 3, the complex will have two sensory sensitivity showings per month. Compared to a usual cinema experience, the lights are brighter, the sound softer and attendees can be louder. Doing so opens the theater to people with sensory issues, he said, particularly the autistic community and families with young children. “There is a lot of stimuli and it can be very overwhelming,” Schill said. “So [the goal is] to be able to share that with everybody in the community.” Deborah Lamden, executive director of Partners in Adventure — a camp that brings people with disabilities and those without together for fun activities — said such a space is greatly welcomed. Lamden said her son, who has cerebral palsy, is the reason she created the camp in the first place alongside Essex resident Sue Minter. In its 18th year, the program’s had a glowing relationship with Essex Cinemas throughout, Lamden said. According to Lamden, Essex Cinemas is an extremely accommodating venue. During the summer weeks, their campers joyfully attend movies, she said. When one of their campers died some years ago, the cinema provided them a space for a celebration of life ceremony.

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The Essex Historical Society is hosting a sale this Sunday, where visitors can purchase pieces like this antique copper coin. War memorabilia has a special emphasis in the new exhibits this year, too, like this green World War I soldier’s jacket, donated by an Essex woman.

A Chittenden Central Supervisory Union administrator has earned one of Vermont’s top education awards, according to a CCSU news release. Erin Maguire, CCSU’s executive director of student support services, was named the Gail Lynk Administrator of the Year, which recognizes “exemplary effort and achievement on behalf of Vermont children with special needs,” the news release said. Reached Tuesday, Maguire said she was surprised by the honor and deflected praise to her team of educators and support staff. “I’m humbled and reflective of all of the support and collaboration that happens for me every day in the work,” Maguire said. “I do my work for students and families, to better our community, our schools and the experiences students have. I’m honored that people would recognize me, but I really am driven by improvement and by access and equity for kids.” See AWARD, page 14

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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

Business owner supports Nepalese economy By CINDY CHITTENDEN

ngyel Sherpa, owner of U.S. Sherpa International, an importer and wholesale distributer of Nepalese handcrafted goods, sat behind his computer at his home office in Essex, surrounded by product catalogs, clothing samples, wool socks, scarfs and bags. Of Nepalese descent, Sherpa came to the U.S. in 1998 at age 18 through a sponsorship from Geoff Tabin. a Vermont eye doctor and founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project, Tabin met Sherpa in Nepal years prior when he went on a Mount Everest expedition with Sherpa’s uncle. “I met with the doctor and I asked if he could help me. The same day I met him, he wrote me a sponsor letter and, one month later, I flew here,” Sherpa said. When Sherpa came to Vermont, he moved in with Tabin’s family and helped raise their two young children. The family helped Sherpa by funding part of his education at Rice High

School and Champlain College. During his junior year of college, Sherpa came up with a business idea. His two main objectives were to find a way to provide sustainable jobs for economically and socially disadvantaged Nepalese producers, and to practice fair trade. Sherpa grew up watching his mother, Pemba, knit hats and gloves, which she sold to local trekking companies. Sherpa’s father, Nima, started out as a porter, transporting cargo during expedition tours, and in 1980, he opened Trekkers Dry Food Service, the first dry-goods business of its kind in Nepal, selling granola and muesli. In 2005, Sherpa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business and an associate’s degree in travel and tourism. In the same year, he founded U.S. Sherpa International and started selling handcrafted products to local retailers around Burlington. The first customer he sold to was the Peace and Justice Store in Burlington. “Having them say, ‘Yes, we will support you and car-

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Ongyel Sherpa, owner of U.S. Sherpa International, an importer and wholesale distributer of Nepalese handcrafted goods, poses for a photo in front of his merchandise. Sherpa travels to Nepal every year to educate Nepalese workers on maintaining quality and packaging and to launch new products. ry your products,’ made me say, ‘Wow, I think I can do this,’” Sherpa recalled. The business has grown 25 percent each of its 12

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years. The majority of sales come from retail stores in New England, the Midatlantic states and alaska. Customers range from outdoor sporting goods stores, gift stores, country stores, bookstores and food co-ops. Sherpa hired four employees, plus two sales representatives to showcase his products at regional trade shows, and offers seasonal jobs to interns from local colleges. He also employs up to 300 Nepalese craftsmen and craftswomen to produce goods. Sherpa and his family moved to Essex where he and his wife could raise their child in the Essex school system. Sherpa travels to Nepal every year to educate Nepalese workers on maintaining quality and packaging and to launch new products. “We are authentic. We still focus on handmade products,” Sherpa said. “Be-

ing able to utilize the hand skills and preserve the culture and the women in order to do this is important. Otherwise they won’t have jobs and they are not seen as productive members of society. The moment you start earn-

“I feel like one out of a million” Ongyel Sherpa Owner of U.S. Sherpa International ing income, it’s a different way of seeing somebody.” Sherpa said his team offers sales incentives if customers purchase goods ahead of season. This is crucial to maintain year-round jobs for the Nepalese workers, he said. Sherpa also supports

the Himalayan Cataract Project based in Waterbury, the annual World Fair Trade Day in Burlington’s City Hall Park and the Vermont Film Festival. In addition to selling handcrafted goods, Sherpa offers guided camping treks, teahouse treks and mountaineering expeditions in Nepal. This year, U.S. Sherpa International is introducing new merchandise including a clothing line to help diversify sales to all seasons. Individual customers can purchase on the website or by visiting local retailers, such as Phoenix Books, Outdoor Gear Exchange and the Peace and Justice Store. as Sherpa sat back and reflected on his journey, he smiled and said, “I feel like one out of a million.” To learn more, visit ussherpa.com.

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The perfect storm Art and awareness merge as organization seeks conceptual storm drain mural designs By TOM MARBLE In an effort to raise public awareness about consequences of stormwater runoff, the Chittenden County Stream Team is looking to commission three storm drain murals in Essex Jct. The art project aims to correct some misconceptions about storm drains. “The majority of storm drains are not conveyed to treatment facilities, like is commonly thought, but to nearby streams and lakes,” said Holly Kreiner, a natural resources conservation specialist at the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District. “By painting storm drains, we remind the community that these systems are connected to our waterways and get beautiful art adorning our streets in the process,” a press release from the organization said. After the Stream Team successfully implemented a similar initiative in Burlington last year that resulted in four storm drain murals painted in the city, the organization decided this year to bring the project to Five Corners. All three of the chosen drains are traditional square drains visible in the street and adjacent to sidewalks, Kreiner said. The first is located near the town office building in the business complex, the second on Lincoln Avenue near the former farmer’s market location and the third in front of Maplehurst Florist. “We chose those locations because we felt they were safe, and traffic isn’t too bad,” Kreiner said. “We wanted to make sure the artists are safe while they’re painting.” A selection committee comprised of four members including Kreiner, two Stream Team board members and a representative

from a local art foundation will review all the concept submissions and choose three designs to be painted on storm drains. Concepts will be evaluated on a five-point scale based on three criteria: how clearly they communicate the importance of keeping waterways clean, the catchiness of the environmental message and how easily the design can be painted in a within a five squarefoot area around the drain, the press release stated. Aside from the design checklist, artists must be available to paint their mural on July 12, and the artwork must contain the water awareness message “Drains to Champlain” or another unique phrase. Selected artists are also responsible for their own paint, brushes and supplies needed to paint their mural. They will be required to coordinate with Stream Team staff in order to ensure they bring appropriate materials. After their mural is complete, participants will receive a $250 stipend. In addition to having three murals painted, the Stream Team will also collaborate with a group of middle-schoolers from the Camp Star summer program in Essex Jct. on the same day to spray paint stencils around catch water basins in a residential neighborhood off Maple Street. “We’ll supply the spray paint,” Kreiner said. “We’ll try to get as many of [the students] as we can in the time we have with them.” Anyone interested in submitting a concept design for consideration should mail it to 300 Interstate Corporate Center, Suite 200, Williston VT 05495 or send a .jpeg version to holly@winooskirnrcd. org. Concepts must be submitted no later than midnight on June 30.

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After successfully implementing their storm drain mural initiative in Burlington last year (pictured), the Chittenden County Stream Team is looking for artists to take part in Essex Jct. this year. Concepts must be submitted by midnight on June 30.

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ABOVE: Paper dolls made in the old Essex-based Vermont Toy Factory are on display in one corner of the Harriet Powell Museum this season. BELOW: A Champlain Valley Fair advertisement from 1917 accompanies a large photograph of antiquated cars parked at the Expo.

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A retired coin dealer himself, Luzzatto priced the artifact at $300 but said he’d be willing to negotiate. “There are things that are kind of cool, but this is small,” Luzzatto said, gesturing to the cramped room. “We’re just overwhelmed … We have wonderful things that need to be seen.” They’re also selling two Japanese flags — one cotton, one silk — inscribed with messages for battle. An Essex soldier brought the pieces back to town, Luzzatto said. War memorabilia has a special emphasis in the new exhibits this year, too, as a nod to the United States’ 100th anniversary of entering World War I, Gray said. A worn, green soldier’s jacket, donated by an Essex woman, hangs just by the entry. Two Purple Heart medals are matted in frames on the opposite wall, both bestowed upon former Essex residents. Other exhibits focus on the Champlain Valley Fair, the Drury Brick Factory, old cattle farming communities and the former Vermont Toy Factory. Gray said she’s certain a display of paper dolls and old figurines in the toy section are sure to excite the younger visitors. Her favorite piece shows how Essex farmers once distinguished their respective cows, notching

their ears in unique patterns. Intrigued by an image of antiquated cars lined up at the fair, one patron zoomed in on the license plates and cross-checked their respective registrations. A list of residents the plates were associated with is displayed next to the photograph. The display items themselves are mostly donated by community members, Gray said. Historical society members also keep an eye on sites like eBay for Essex related relics. Museum visitors are often former or current residents, Gray said. Many went to school in the little white building and stop in to see how it compares to their memory. Kids come through often, too, on school field trips or with their Scout troops. At least one of the 125 historical society members is present during the museum’s open hours. “There are things from yesteryear that are really kind of cool,” Luzzatto said. “We are working to help people understand the history.” The Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum is open on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m., from June 4 through Columbus Day and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., from June 8 to Labor Day. The museum is located at 3 Browns River Rd., Essex Jct. next to the Essex Free Library.

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Trump’s education budget: A paradise lost? “But all was false and hollow; though his tongue Dropp’d manna and could make the worse appear the better reason.” – John milton, paradise Lost, ii.i.112

e had a vision of a more perfect nation where democracy and equality were more than aspirations. We believed we could make this piece of paradise real with the unity of the people and the purposefulness of our governments. But this has been reduced to an endless series of false and hollow incantations whose lifespan is as transient as its denial in the next morning’s news cycle. in 1965, the federal government, driven by the obligation to provide equal opportunities to the least fortunate of our citizens, passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. it was intended to lift the nation by strengthening our poorest children and schools, improving the quality of teaching, opening the doors of higher education and providing skills to adults. it embraced the ideal voiced by the late president Kennedy that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” And the emphasis was on building the common good. By widely investing in our citizens, we invest in the health of our society and economy. Those principles have found no refuge in the work of president Donald Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos; all that remains of these great purposes are a confusion of empty words made to appear as if the worst were the better. Larded with phrases like “commitment to improving education” and “maintaining support for the nation’s most vulnerable students,” Trump proposes to slash federal education programs by $9.2 billion, or 13.5 percent. This is on top of past unmet needs, since federal obligations to poor and special education children have never been fully met. Starved programs are now set to have their rations reduced or cut entirely. With a remarkable lack of compassion, the Special olympics budget was zeroed. Twenty-two programs

are eliminated including community learning centers, arts, pre-school and teacher improvement. Blind to clear evidence, every dollar invested in high-quality early childhood education returns $8 in positive social outcomes such as reduced unemployment, stable families, less incarceration and the like. yet the Trump budget treats this wise and productive investment as another area to defund: Head Start and childcare are slotted for small reductions, while preschool development grants are entirely eliminated. it doesn’t get any easier for poor and middle-class students as they get

The federal government’s longstanding commitment to tackling inequality is left behind. older. Loan forgiveness programs for new college graduates working in schools or government would be eliminated. Student loan interest would be increased. in Trump’s plan, 300,000 students would lose their work-study jobs. in all, $143 billion would be removed over 10 years. Why make these cuts? The proposal calls for an increase in defense spending of more than $50 billion (a 10 percent increase) plus tax cuts for the wealthy – and that money has to come from somewhere. By these deeds, a capacity for war is valued more than the citizenry’s needs. yet, Trump says, “Education is the civil rights issue of our time.” This budget raises questions about whether his true objective is to cut civil rights. The proposal’s centerpiece is school choice. The budget seeks to funnel $1.4 billion, in new as well as repurposed funds, into private schools. The “civil

rights” framing is stunning doubletalk, since a growing body of independent research shows that school choice segregates students by race, handicap and socioeconomic level. While there are well-funded partisans who claim school choice results in better education, an objective look at the data says otherwise. Four recent major studies have examined testscore outcomes for voucher students— in D.c., indiana, ohio and Louisiana—and all four studies show these students doing worse than if they had stayed in public school. The results for charter schools don’t look good enough to justify the rhetoric. charter schools and public schools perform about the same in terms of test-score outcomes, with poor schools and exceptional schools being distributed among both sectors. in short, school choice is not a way to increase achievement or equality. At all levels, the federal government’s long-standing commitment to tackling inequality is left behind. instead the budget addresses these concerns by reducing services and by growing a competitive choice system that pits schools and families against each other. in this jarring half-light of contradictions, the worst is claimed to be the better. The election promises still resonate. manufacturing was to be restored, the little guy would be taken care of and the dispossessed would have a champion to restore an imagined great utopia. instead, it is a coarsened, contradictory and conflicted selfishness, which lessens the common good. it promises manna but takes from the needy to give to the rich. it is far more dangerous than an education appropriation. its values threaten our democratic society. instead of a paradise regained, it is a paradise lost. William J. Mathis is managing director of the National Education Policy Center and vice-chairman of the Vermont State Board of Education. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of any group with which he is affiliated.

Our commitment to Earth is at risk By DR. HARRy cHEn

hen the world’s first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, it focused on the alarming rate of deterioration of our environment and helped lead to landmark changes in policy such as creation of the EpA and the clean Air, clean Water and Endangered Species acts. Earth Day is now a worldwide event commemorated in almost 200 countries. This is a clear statement that we are all in it together and that a healthy environment is a common good. Today this shared commitment is at risk; we must reaffirm the important underpinnings of those vital roles of government. As a physician, former Vermont commissioner of Health, and soon to be peace corps volunteer in Sub-Saharan Africa, i have and will continue to rely on science as my guide for medical and policy decisions. in the age of Google, fake news and deep distrust of government institutions, it’s easy to lose track of the truth that science brings us. This is the case whether the topic is vaccinations, climate change or the newest “Ebola” that comes knocking on our door. Health and medicine, like the environment, rely on science to drive good policy. Given this, what is my charge to those of us who are scientists? Become an activist – something we may not be comfortable with or that we’ve been trained to do, but that is vital at this point in our country. Spell out in plain language what the science says, even when it may not be popular. Be transparent with any potential conflicts we may have, and shine a light on potential conflicts and sources of support behind those on the other side of issues – pharmaceutical companies, energy or tobacco, for example. importantly, clearly state but do not overemphasize areas of uncertainty. We must be empathetic with dissention but firm in our conclusions on issues: climate change is real, vaccinations work, smoking causes cancer and heart disease, addiction is a brain disease and sugar-sweetened beverages cause obesity. Denial is based on an individual’s strongly held beliefs and values. We must understand this as we work to make headway on important public health priorities. Finally, do it over and over again. Repetition is an evidence-based strategy, and we have to do it together, as the whole is undoubtedly greater than the sum of its parts. i saw the strength in numbers during the most recent immunization debate in 2015. Don’t get discouraged and lose the battle of wills. Science must speak truth to power and money in a factual, non-partisan way. in this era of citizens united, it’s a steep hill to climb and requires an “all hands on deck” effort on our part. Truthfully there is a lot of power in money. climate change is a human health priority and one of the key areas now under attack. climate change is a certainty. How do we know this? Science and scientists. in Vermont, as elsewhere, we have hotter summers,

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harsher winters, earlier springs and more precipitation. Just to cite one of many alarming changes: The temperature of Lake champlain has increased 5 to 7 degrees in the past 50 years. Extreme weather events occur more often. in 2011, i had been health commissioner only a few months when heavy spring rains caused rising rivers, evacuations and extensive road damage in northern and central Vermont. Lake champlain waters rose, flooding playgrounds, homes and Burlington’s downtown waterfront for weeks. But this was small potatoes compared to what occurred on August 28. Tropical Storm irene flooded a large part of the state. We lost six lives, homes were destroyed, drinking water contaminated and at least 500 miles of roads and 200 bridges were damaged and impassable. Access to medications, hospital and health care was limited for a time. We bear the physical and emotional scars of irene to this day. These were only two of the 18 federally-declared disasters in Vermont over the past decade. climate change means more illness and more deaths in Vermont. We’ve seen a dramatic rise in blue green algae blooms, drinking water contamination, ticks and Lyme disease and more asthma. in 1988, when i came to Vermont, virtually all Lyme disease came in a car from connecticut. Today we have some of the highest case rates of Lyme in our nation. climate change does not affect people equally. Everyone is at risk, but people who spend a lot of time outdoors, those with health sensitivities and people with limited financial and social resources are more affected. Where do the greatest co2 emissions on earth come from? china and the united States. Where will the greatest impacts on human health occur? Sub-Saharan Africa. There the health effects (famine, disease, drought and extreme heat) literally threaten human existence. Here in the u.S., how many more Flint, michigans or north Bennington, Vermonts will we see without a clear commitment to clean water for our citizens? in Flint it took a fearless pediatrician and scientists from Virginia Tech to expose the lead in the water that was endangering Flint’s most vulnerable citizens. i met Dr. mona Attisha-Hutt, and she is a true hero. We all need to be like Dr. Attisha-Hutt, using science and raising our voices to confront power to protect our citizens’ health and well being. There is hope, and we all can take actions to reduce the risks. Start by supporting science, listening to science, acting by science. pay attention to the challenges to science and when you see them, clearly articulate the science as we know it, early and often. When it seems to fall on deaf ears, do it again, louder. Do it as if your life depends on it – indeed it might. Dr. Chen was Vermont’s commissioner of health from 2011 to 2017.

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Invasive plants: An endpoint? By ETHAn TAppER

y job as the chittenden county forester can be broadly described as negotiating the relationship between humans and the forested ecosystems of chittenden county. To this end, i serve as a resource for landowners, communities and individuals interested in forests, forest management and land stewardship. Through my work i have the opportunity with Ethan Tapper to observe the “big picture,” the trends and forces that influence forested ecosystems in this corner of Vermont over time. one of the most disturbing of these trends is the threat posed by invasive exotic plants, which present a disturbing vision of the future of our forests. in my view, the presence of these species represents a theoretical endpoint in the growth and development of our forested ecosystems. in the forested ecosystems of the northeastern united States, we are blessed with a remarkably diverse suite of native species that regenerate readily following disturbance events. our forests utilize a simple scheme to do this: When some trees die, others capitalize on the opportunity to establish and grow. While this may seem obvious, in many parts of north America, the regeneration of native trees is no easy thing. in some areas of this continent, landowners must replant harvested areas for these forests to regenerate at all. it is the exceptional diversity and richness of our forested ecosystems that make this blessing of natural regrowth possible. We humans benefit from this capacity by having new trees constantly establishing and growing, ready for us to tend, harvest and enjoy. in the midst of this abundance, it is easy to ignore invasive exotic plants as they establish and slowly spread through the understory of a forest. We put off their removal, saying we will address the issue when these species become a problem. However, when trees in the overstory of a woodlot succumb to natural mortality, become mature or start to decline, we are forced to deal with these problematic species head-on. i have seen many cases where the loss of an overstory, which would normally be rewarded with the establishment of a diverse crop of native seedlings, leads to the dominance of invasive plants and little else. unless they are removed, these invasive plants will occupy these areas, inhibiting the forest’s natural regeneration process, indefinitely. This is the “endpoint” to which i refer, a moment at which the cycle of life in a forested ecosystem is arrested into the indefinite future. Taken broadly, i see this trend applying to many of our forests, given enough time and inactivity. So, what do we do? The days may be gone when any disturbance will automatically trigger an abundance of native regeneration, but this doesn’t mean our forests are going away. There are ways to control these species using hand pulling, cutting, smothering and, yes, herbicide, that will allow native species to establish in areas where they were once outcompeted by invasives. in some cases, planting native tree species, in addition to invasive species removal, can help give your next generation of trees a head start against these fast-growing invasives. if we are willing to give this issue the time and the attention it deserves, we are certainly capable of growing healthy forests stocked with native trees in a post-invasive landscape. These days, when i see a single invasive plant on a landowner’s property, i tell them they have an invasive plant problem. The truth is all of us, even those of us who have never seen one of these plants, have an invasive plant problem. my dream is to see concentrated, community-wide efforts in the removal of these species, in recognition of the fact they don’t stop at property lines and neither do our forests. i hope we can use these actions as a springboard to talk about how to make the forests in our region, and all those reliant on them, healthy into the indefinite future. click on vtinvasives.org for more information.

Into the Woods

Ethan Tapper is the Chittenden County forester for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. He can be reached at his office at 111 West St., Essex Jct., at 585-9099 or at ethan.tapper@vermont.gov.

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Religious Directory 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: 9 a.m., June 4 – September 3. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: 5th/6th Grade and Jr. & Sr. high youth groups during the school year. Heavenly Food Pantry: fourth Thursday of the month, 2 – 6 p.m., except for Nov. & Dec. when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out community dinner: 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes 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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Come enjoy this inspiring musical event on Saturday, June 3 at 2 p.m. in the Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael's College in Colchester and learn more about aphasia, a language disorder typically caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury. individuals with aphasia find it easier to sing than speak. See listing for more information.

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.

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2 friDAY

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

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.

Book SAle

3 - 6 p.m., Essex Free Library. Great deals abound. Proceeds fund the summer reading program.

mAgic: The gAThering

6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun!

3 SATurDAY relAY for life

8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 15 Cabot Dr., Essex Jct. A multi-family yard sale with all proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

cAuSewAY 5k/15k rAce 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.

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Book SAle

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Essex Free Library. Great deals abound. Proceeds fund the summer reading program. A plant and bake sale will also take place until 1 p.m.

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 year. STEPS TO EnD DOMESTiC ViOLEnCE:

TAke STepS in Their ShoeS

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.

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

AphASiA choir in concerT

2 p.m., Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College. Aphasia is a language disorder typically caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury.

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calEndaR lOcal meetinGs tHuRs., June 1

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

mOn., June 5

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

Individuals with aphasia find it easier to sing than speak. Come enjoy this inspiring musical event and learn more! For more information, contact Karen McFeeters Leary at 864-7223 or email kmcfeeters@aol. com.

4 sunday OniOn RiveR 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.

5 mOnday 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. VERMONT ASTRONOMiCAL SOCiETy

let’s GO tO maRs 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Brownell Library. We’ll figure out how to get to Mars by looking at the landscape and finding a place to land. Then, we’ll decide how to develop a Mars colony. Led by Al Boudreau.

6 tuesday veRmOnt GenealOGy libRaRy

3 - 9:30 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan

mOn., June 5

6 p.m., village capital Program committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

tHuRs., June 8

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

Allen, Colchester. The Vt. Genealogy Library has the resources to help you find those elusive ancestors. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org.

libRaRy elementaRy event PlanneRs

dOROtHy’s list bOOk club

6:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Join other kids ages 8 - 11 to voice your likes and dislikes about Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award books. This month, we discuss “Lost in the Pacific” by Tod Olson.

wednesday eveninG bOOk club

6:45 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month. This month, we read “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman.

8 tHuRsday

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. LEEP meets for the last meeting of the year. Snacks will be served. For middle school students.

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Read tO willy wOnka tHe tHeRaPy dOG

leGO club

4:15 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Sign up to read to our volunteer certified therapy dog. if you’re not yet reading, an adult will read to you while you and Willy Wonka sit back and enjoy the stories. Call 264-5660 to sign up.

dROP-in Gentle HatHa yOGa

4:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar is certified as a Hatha yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya yoga in Chicago. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Burnham Library.

cOlcHesteR liOns walkinG club

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Rossetti Natural Area parking lot. Walk in groups or individually. No fees, no race, purely for fun. For more information, call Ken Emery at 578-7483.

autHOR aPPeaRance: bill scHubaRt

7 p.m., Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Join Bill Schubart to celebrate the launch of his new novel “Lila and Theron.” An award winning author and VPR commentator, Schubart first introduced us to the characters in a 2008 short story collection. Now, he finishes their stories. $3 ticket comes with a coupon for $5 off the featured book. Ticket holders will also receive a gift with their purchase while supplies last. Proceeds benefit the Vermont Foodbank. For more information, visit www. phoenixbooks.biz or call 448-3350.

7 wednesday tecH HelP witH clif

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Come explore this gross science and make slime. For kids in kindergarten and up.

4 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Do you know someone who likes Legos? Stop by the library every Thursday and join us! Each week we’ll be creating a new project.

HaRRiet POwell HistORical museum

6 - 7:30 p.m., 3 Browns River Rd., Essex Jct. All new exhibit areas areas include the town of Essex, business and industry, home and farming and the military. A special focus is placed on World War i, as 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entrance into the war.

9 fRiday sOnGs and stORies witH mattHew

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. Funded by the Brownell Library Foundation. For all ages.

Red cROss blOOd dRive

11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. & Holy Family Church, 4 Prospect St., 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 complementary visor while supplies last. Make an appointment to donate by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

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.

dunGeOns and dRaGOns

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. Call 878-6955 to sign up.

maGGie’s fibeR fRiday fOR adults

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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.

10 satuRday lucy’s HOuse dOG wasH

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., TD Bank, 100 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Lucy’s House for the Prevention of Homeless Pets invites community members to a by-donation dog wash. A silent action and community lunch will be held from 11:30 - 1 p.m. at Memorial Hall. Proceeds help keep pets in their homes.

wHOle bOOk aPPROacH

intRO tO faiRy and demOn dRawinG

1 - 3 p.m., Milton Artist Guild Art Center and Gallery, 199 Route 7, Milton. in this workshop, artist Emily Anderson will share her “non-dominant” hand drawing technique for banishing personal demons and identifying uplifting thoughts. Everyone will leave with a framed fairy! No experience necessary. For more information, visit www.bluebirdfairies.com. Ages 13 and up welcome. $20 for artist guild members, $25 for non-members. Email castlegarden_vt@ yahoo.com for more information and to register.

11 sunday HaRRiet POwell HistORical museum

1 - 4 p.m., 3 Browns River Rd., Essex Jct. All new exhibit areas areas include the town of Essex, business and industry, home and farming and the military. A special focus is placed on World War i, as 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entrance into the war.

balkan fOlk dancinG

4 - 7 p.m., 188 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Easy and intermediate line and circle dances. Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed. $6 donation requested. For more information, call 5401020 or email dance@ together.net.

300± Repos, Trades, Donations & More! Sat., June 3 @ 9AM (Register from 7:30AM)

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Greenhouse is OPEN! Annual Flowers, Vegetables & Hanging Baskets

Started Plants Walla Walla Leeks Yellow Spanish Asparagus Roots Onion Sets Seed Potatoes

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Center for Technology, Essex

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Buy one or buy COLLECTIBLES new. $25. tion 563(g) of Vermont of Land Rehaul it away. Call 802lar coins (122). $1.25 friendly. Free. 802-233SALES season. each. 802-524-6438 in Essex CABINET METAL. VinCUB CADET 3, 2016. ER borhood wide garage 252 Avenue C Call Mark Page 319 of the Town up fish. 802-582-5557, ers of the Property. all. 802-878-4030 the currentcords. record ownStatutes 524-7173, leave a meseach. Annotated, Buy one or buy Call Anthony Burds tage medicine cabinet Used only two months, oversees 9034 sale. DRESS, GREEN VT 802-879-3127 Land ReOF leave message. 4. The interest in the FILL ADS of Colchester ers of the Property. notice isahereby given NOTICE 3. This notice is givenWilliston, sage. all. 802-878-4030 COINS, CIRCULATED 802-777-9131 ,and LARGE or possibly a barberpower steering, wheel, ReBARJ AND Countryside Lease DriveNEIGHBORHOOD CAMO, size 802-862-6473 16, 150. cords. ABANDONMENT as set forth in Pet Supplies PAID ADS 4. The interest in the MERCHANDISE of abandonment of the by Ryan T. Critchlow KITTENS, (8) DARK GARAGE SALE EISENHOWER dolwith shop cabinet mirror. 1.5 LAWNMOWER, TORO weights, cruise control, ce brim. and YOUTH JUSTICE Countryside 802-582-5557. You 3. This notice is given OF GAS AND Paragraph Sat. 2 above Lease set Hillary forth in COINS, CIRCULATED following Gas and Oil and E. Critchlow, tiger coloring, 7larweeks coins (122). $1.25 COLLECTIBLES 6/3 is wall mounted. self ns. Brand as shelves, pace 21”, tilt steering and with 42” SEARS rograms PROGRAM Neighborhood ESTATE FISH TANK,pick 10 up. gallon FREEZER, NOTICE OF ME by Ryan T. Critchlow OIL LEASE presumed abandoned; EISENHOWER dolParagraph 2 above is Lease: the current record ownLAWN old, box trained. Dog each. Buy MOWING one or buy NEIGHBORHOOD 8:00am-2:00pm Appliances 16”xLX 19”HX 5 1/4” catcher, electric 22.5 $4,195. 802n802-658Grand BARJ MANAGER Essex Junction RETIREMENT SALE with 6AND glow fish, rocks,FIRE SPRINKLER 14 cubic ABANDONMENT andgrass HillaryHP. E.UPRIGHT, Critchlow, Pursuant to the proviFREEZER, SEARS theNeighborhood Lease has not been lar coins (122). $1.25 CO GOLF SHOES, NIKE, presumed abandoned; 1. Land Involved: A parers of the Property. SERVICE friendly, very people YOUTH JUSTICE Experienced foreman all. 802-878-4030 MERCHANDISE GARAGE SALE of 250 Deep. $35. obo Call $100. 431-5093 e Justice 2 stones, food. You This position oversees Furniture, side tables, foot. 802-868In excellent condiOF GAS AND the start. current record ownsions of student, Title 29, SecUPRIGHT, 14in cubic for a having continuous each. Buy one or buy size 9, inlike $25. COFFEE MAKER, the Lease has not been GARAGE of land located 4. The interest thenew. College 7+ friendly. Free. 802-233PROGRAM and laborer tocelrun and Sat. 6/3used homes neighAPPLIANCES MERCHANDISE 802-891-6140 2916 the Balanced and Recollectibles, cooking pick-up, St. Albans tion, comes with freezer W,position WITH NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN TRACTOR, OIL LEASE foot. In excellent condiers of the Property. tion 563(g) of Vermont period of 10 years afall. 802-878-4030 802-868-2916 SCOOP by Hamilton used for aLease continuous SALES the Town of Colchester, as set forth in years experience, pro9034 ND MANAGER supervise projects of 8:00am-2:00pm borhood wide garage APPLIANCES YARD SALES for21”x13”, over- area. storative Justice and pots and pans, Yale $85.802-582key and all paper work. CRYSTAL DISH, MOWER, SELF PROCUBinterest Cadet, 20HP, tion, comes with freezerequipment. Pursuant the fessional proviin the Statutes Annotated, July and no Beach. Single cup or 4. as The period of 10 years af-2 above EMPLOYMENT County oftoChittenden, Paragraph issizes. STICE This position oversees all Competitive Neighborhood ter of University 250 1, 1973 ESTATE sale. STRAW HAT, LARGE h justice Youth Justice Programs desks (3), 5557 $150. 802-355-9995 10. ter802Sat., 6/3 ROUND, anPELLED, 22 blade, inch, 32” as cutting key and allInsured. paper sionsState ofAll Title 29, Sec- work. Lease set forth in notice is hereby given Pet Supplies of GARAGE interest FREEZER, SEARS many as beautiful you like, SALE has 1, 1973 and or no and of Vermont, presumed abandoned; Residential, AM theJuly Balanced and Rewages and benefits. homes having statement neighCountryside Drive extra large with brim. supervifor the Franklin Grand pictures, lamps, books, 8:00am-12:00pm $150. 802-355-9995 ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ tique with designs. 10” 3-speed. $100. or best shaft drive automatic, tion 563(g) of Vermont Paragraph 2 above is of abandonment of the under subsection (e) of UPRIGHT, 14 cubic own permanent filter, statement ofPools/Spas interest SALES described as allbusiness, and Lease has notorbeen church, mu- MERCHANDISE ER storative the Justice and interviews held in strictTANK, borhood garage Countryside Ladies mans. Brand ER ONLYwide m staff, Isle Restorative JusticeSEARS FISH 10foot. gallon 1873 leather bound bi- Handle in FREEZER, Something for everyin diameter. offer. Call 802-82721 hours. Like new. GARAGE Statutes Annotated, presumed abandoned; following Gas and Oil In excellent condi29 V.S.A. Section 563 porting automatic shut off. 8 oz. under subsection (e) of the same lands and used for a continuous nicipal, etc.Temp or full oversees Youth Justice Programs confidence. For over 40 years, sale. Neighborhood new. $15. 802-658- with 6 glow fish, APPLIANCES gh qualCenter. UPRIGHT, This NOW position rocks, ble shape. 14 HIRING cubic one! Rain or shine. Noin great center. 802-658$1,900.has 802-528-9785 is hereby given the 3116 Lease not been SALES Lease: tion, comes with freezer filed at any ent29 ITEMS, and 14$20. oz. Like new. V.S.A. Section premises period of563 10STAIRS years afseason. ME and Refor the POOL Franklin Grand Call:notice Lafayette Painting Countryside has Drivebeen Essex Junction 1636 Forconveyed over 40to years, gement, is responsible for over2 stones, food. You Call Mark foot. In excellent condiearly birds. 1636 ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ of abandonment of the used for a continuous key and all paper work. 1. Land Involved: A partime within the precedfor in-ground pool, 50+ $50. 802-848-3336 has been filed at any RT/BAG, HORSE/GOAT MARyan T. Critchlow and ter July 1, 1973 and no Call Anthony Burds ce and A Isle Restorative Justice Tri-State Sprinkler has provided top qualCountryside Lafayette Painting onships, Livestock sight of all youth justice pick-up, St. Albans 802-879-3127 tion, comes with freezer TOTE,hose NEW, WITH Outer Bay, $150. following Gas and period of 10ity years af-comcelOil of802-355-9995 land located in ing five years. Experienced feet of precedvacuum time within the or, brand NURE, FREE, Hillary E. Critchlow by statement of interest 802-777-9131 rograms Center. This position 802-524-0094 interior and exterior Neighborhood has provided top qualBoats services, programming, area. $85.802-582key andsuperviall paper work. SERVICES handles, 21”x13”, Marble Island Rd.NEIGHBORHOOD Antiques Lease: ter POLLED July 1, 1973 and no the of Colchester, Dated: with vacuum ing five years. Glaziers includposted. Will load, you Warranty Deed of and Mar-Town under (e) of HEREFORD nts Grand isand responsible forsubsection over- head, painting services. Our Essex Junction interior exterior YARD SALES ment sion of $150. program staff, 5557ity 802-355-9995 beautiful. $10. 802PAINTING Colchester SERVICES 1. Land Involved: A parstatement of interest County of Chittenden, May 24, 2017 large pool cover and Dated: ssory, inhaul it away. Call 802cel Dube and Nancy 29 V.S.A. Section 563 TRUCK DRIVERS BULL, 2 years old, to and e Justice sight specialized crews can painting services. Our CABINET METAL. VinFor over 40 years, Sat., 6/3 n. Full- of all youth justice maintaining high qual658-1636 PAINTING cel of dated land located inNOTICE under subsection (e)atame. ofmesand State of OF Vermont, Record Owner sand filter NEIGHBORHOOD May 24, Hayward 2017 ler, and 524-7173, Dube MayLafayette 15, has been filed at any Swanton Lumber is out. Quiet and position programming, supervidoleave your job quickly and Pools/Spas General Laborers specialized crews can Painting tage medicine cabinet let NEIGHBORHOOD 8:00am-12:00pm with benity case management, ABANDONMENT the Driver. Town ofrecorded Colchester, 29 802-868-4086, V.S.A. 563is guaranteed described as all and Exercise/Sporting Ryan GARAGE T. Critchlow NEIGHBORHOOD system. Allstaff, for $150. SALE s. Record $100.ofOwner sage. Section 2017 and inprovided time -within the precedseeking a Truck leave a Forrelationships, over 40 years, for oversion program the result do your jobhas quickly and AND oreverypossibly a barbertop qualAND YARD SALESSomething for partnerBARJ GARAGE OF GAS County ofITEMS, Chittenden, hasmessage. been filed at any the same lands and ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ POOL818, STAIRS Record Owner – YARD SALES Sat. 6/3 Ryan T. 802-309-4062 Critchlow Volume Page 650 inghigh five years. Class B CDL license Lafayette Painting hresume justice maintaining qual- Equipment to look great. the result isityguaranteed shop cabinet mirror. 1.5 LAWNMOWER, TORO interior and exterior YOUTH JUSTICE Sat., 6/3 one! Rain or shine. No restorative services, SALES OIL LEASE What we offer: SERVICES and of time within the premises conveyed to forState in-ground pool, 50+ E. Critchlow Sat. 6/3Hillary8:00am-2:00pm BARJ AND GOLF required. CART/BAG, Record Owner – of the Town of Vermont, ColchesDated: We offer has provided top qualsuperviity case management, Callpreced802-863-5397, visit to look great. shelves, wall mounted. self pace 21”, with painting services. Our PROGRAM 8:00am-12:00pm early birds. ferences grant management and Full time, year round Pursuant to the proviTools ure described all Ryan and ing five Miscellaneous years. PAINTING feet of as vacuum hoseT. Critchlow and 8:00am-2:00pm YOUTH JUSTICE red/blackcompetitive color, brand NeighborhoodGARAGE of 25019”HX 5 1/4” Hillary E. Critchlow ter Land (the May 24, 2017 wages, ityvision. interior and exteriorpay, m partner relationships, LafayettePaintingInc. CallRecords 802-863-5397, visit work, competitive 16”xLX grass catcher, electric specialized crews can MANAGER Something for everyOuter Bay, 2 tostaff, program FullGARAGE sions of Title 29, SecGARAGE the same lands and Dated: Hillary E. Critchlow by with vacuum head, NEIGHBORHOOD Creek Farm PROGRAM new, includhomes havingDeep. neigh“Property”). The do PropRecord Owner -7 pockets profit sharing, 401k painting services. Our gh qualpaid restorative services, com 802-868CSVermont ONLY SALES MITER SAW, Black & LafayettePaintingInc. Call SAWMILLS start. $100. ECLINER, your job of quickly and This40 position oversees one! Rain or shine. No FROM Marble Island Rd.$35. obo SALES xecutive time hours with ben-holidays, SALES tion EMPLOYMENT premises conveyed to563(g) May 24, 2017 Warranty of Marlarge pool cover and Deed YARD SALES Neighborhood MANAGER ing accessory, NEIGHBORHOOD borhood wide802-891-6140 garage vacation, sickcan time, erty described therein Ryan T.10Critchlow plans and inpaid vacaspecialized crews gement, grant management and LEAGLE Decker, inchball, comcom 2916 $4,397. MAKE & 802-524the result is guaranteed the Balanced and Reearly birds. ONLY Colchester efits. Statutes Annotated, Ryan T.inCritchlow and Record Owner Dube and Nancy Hayward sandcel filter health insurance, 401k (Justin Morgansale. Dr., Sat., 6/3BOAT, 20’, FOUR This position oversees sulated cooler, and YARD SALES Full Time Home Sleep Apnea Study is known as 1000 East Record Owner – tion. Please apply do your job quickly and onships, program vision. Fullpound saw with roll to look great. storative Justice and Outer Bay, SAVE MONEY with c.org Send cover, resume hereby given CRYSTAL DISH, MOWER, SELF PROand profit sharing. Hillary E. Critchlow by isdated Ryan T. Critchlow Dube May 15, system. All fornotice $150. 8:00am-12:00pm Shetland Ln., Slayton’s Sealing, WINNS 2004. Open the Balanced and Reother pockets. $100. Sat., 6/3 CS ONLY Countryside Drive Road, Colchester, VerHillary E. Critchlow person or send resume the result is guaranteed services, time 40 hours with benProgram Support and Call 802-863-5397, Youththree Justice Programs Marble Island Rd. NEIGHBORHOOD your Owner own bandmill-Cut e City of around stand. $100. references abandonment of visit thein ROUND, beautiful LOUNGE, Warranty Deed ofof MarRecord – 22 inch, 2017 and recorded 802-309-4062 Something for everyChestnut Ln.) Crackfilling & Paving. bow, 250hrs, Volvo anP PELLED, storative Justice and 802-658-1636 8:00am-12:00pm Countryside LAWN SALES Slayton’s Sealing, and contains 4.5 to: CS ONLYmont, toFranklin look ment and 802-868-2916 we need: LafayettePaintingInc. forFriday, thein Grand Colchester lumber any dimension. siteefits. and by Junegreat. 2 What to following Gas and Oil YARD SALES tique with designs. 10” 3-speed. $100. or best N. 4 poFor busy medical practice located cel Dube and Nancy Hillary E. Critchlow Volume 818, Page 650 one! Rain or shine. No Driveway and parking V6 5.ol I/o. All Records. Programs Something for everyNeighborhood Crackfilling & Paving. NEIGHBORHOOD acres, more or less. Jeff Learned Call 802-863-5397, visit LAWN SALES n. Youth Full- Justice Send cover, resume Hardworking, honest com Isle Restorative Justice In stock ready to ship! ployment Nina Curtiss/Executive Lease: Tools TABLE SAW AND Sat. 6/3 in diameter. Handle in offer. Call 802-827Furniture excellent Dube dated Mayand of the Town of Colchesearly Essex birds. Junction lot sealing. Residential Asking $13,700. Call for the Franklin Grand one! Rain or shine. NoSALES Essex Jct., VT.www. Job Duties Include: YARD TheDriveway Property, or15, aparking P.O. Box2. 701 and dedicated LafayettePaintingInc. with benand three references Center. This position FREE Info/DVD: or comDirector: 1. Land Involved: A parPLANER, 1930’s Delta, NEIGHBORHOOD PINEWOOD 8:00am-2:00pm center. $20. between 802-6583116 35.Isle Call NEIGHBORHOOD 2017 and recorded inLand ter Records (the Outer Bay, and commercial. Fully that can lift GARAGE 802-370-1444 Restorative early birds.June Justice lot Residential 6/3 Swanton, VT portion of sealing. the Property, 05488 com employees SERVICES by Friday, 2 Sat., toCHAIR, MITER SAW, Black Preparing medical is responsible forlbs, overNYARD or woodSa wm ills . device for patients ption. nina@fgirjc.org cel of &land located in works really well. $400 RECLINER, YARD SALES NEIGHBORHOOD Creek Farm 1636 75 have a positive SALES Volume 818, Page 650 “Property”). The PropMarble Island Rd. insured. We Accept 8:00am-7:30pm Center. ThisBay, position CS ONLY SALES Outer and commercial. Fully 8:00am-12:00pm is subject to a Gas and jlearned@ Slayton’s Sealing, resume CS ONLY Nina Curtiss/Executive NEIGHBORHOOD PAINTING Decker, 10 inch comSERVICES GARAGE $25. obo. 802-524Livestock sight ofgo alltoyouth justice comSat., 1-800-578-1363 ww. the City of patients Please the of Colchester, obo. 802-370-0756 attitude, willingness to Sat. 6/3 SALE Colchester Neighborhood 6/3 Scheduling of the Town of ColchesertyTown described therein Credit Cards! isCOMresponsible for Rd. overMarble Island LEAGLE insured. We Accept Something for everyOil Lease (the “Lease”) swantonlumber.com Crackfilling & Paving. ferences Director: YARD SALES pound saw with roll LAWN SALES 6438 PAINTING Boats programming, superviExt. 300NSetting up patients for testing com/ learn. Basic St. Albans website and County of Chittenden, 8:00am-2:00pm Sat. 6/3 (Justin Morgan Dr., Building Materials 8:00am-12:00pm ter Land Records (the Pellet/Woodstoves/ is known as 1000 East Slayton’s Sealing, GARAGE www.slaytonssealin CS ONLY ofColchester all youth justice AIR, POLLED HEREFORD Credit Cards! one! Rain or shine. No conveyed by John E. Driveway and parking 2 sight to ERnina@fgirjc.org Sat., 6/3 around stand. $100. construction experience sion of program staff, click on Employment and State of Vermont, Creek Farm 8:00am-2:00pm CHAISE LOUNGE, Shetland Ln., Movies/CDs/ Something every“Property”). PropHeating Road, Colchester, VerCrackfilling Paving. programming, superviCS ONLY SALES ALL LAWN SALES Mustfor be detailed Phone skills Wooden BULL, 2gandpaving.com years old, tooriented. www.slaytonssealin birds. Keyser andThe Barbara lot sealing. Residential and a&valid driver’s xecutive Please goearly to the City of 8:00am-12:00pm 802-868-2916 PLYWOOD SHEETS, OTHERS maintaining high qualOpportunities for comdescribed as all and 30+ Neighborhood Participating WHITE RESIN. 4 poChestnut Ln.) Tapes/Etc. GARAGE one!let Rain or shine. erty described therein mont, and contains 4.5 Driveway and are parking 802-730-3019 sion of PELLET program staff, license required. LEAGLE kneeling out. Quiet andNo tame. or gandpaving.com Outer Bay,ALL Keyser to Vermont and commercial. Fully St. Albans website andSTOVE, Something for everyrequired. GARAGE 4’X8’, left over from SERVICES ARE 3PB ADS ity case management, plete job OTHERS TABLEas 1000 SAWthe AND same lands and (JustinMaps Morgan Dr., Homes. provided sition back, SALES early birds. VCR TAPES (7), $3.a is known East acres, more lotdescription. sealing. Residential drivesealing@yahoo. HARMAN XV, in very high qualds,maintaining excelleave 802-730-3019 Marble Island Rd. excellent Natural Gas andinsured. Min- or Weor less. Accept c.org click on Employment one! Rain or shine. No condition.SALES job. New $4. 802-868-4086, PAINTING partner relationships, http://www. ARE 3PB Call ADS PLANER, 1930’s Delta, premises conveyedortoa Shetland Ln., Pinewood condition. $35. Please apply in Outer Bay, each. 802-524-6664 Road, Colchester, Ver2. The Property, and commercial. Fully com nice shape. $1,500. ity case management, Send Resume to: $35. Call message. drivesealing@yahoo. Colchester eral Corporation dated Credit Cards! e City of Opportunities for comearly birds. per sheet. Take what PINEWOOD restorative services, stalbansvt.com/ person works really well. $400 Ryan T. Critchlow and Chestnut Ln.) Neighborhood 802-891-6140 Marble Island Rd. mont, and contains 4.5 portion of the Property, insured. We Accept partner relationships, com December 6, 1957 and www.slaytonssealin site and job802-370-0756 plete description. Outer Bay, Vermont Center you want. 802-988managementThe and obo.more 802-370-0756 PetsMedical Sleep Disordersgrant Hillary E. Critchlow by Rt. 117 (River Rd.)NEIGHBORHOOD Miscellaneous Colchester acres, less. is subject to a Gas and Credit Cards! Glass restorative services, KNEELING COMrecorded in or Volume 9, gandpaving.com ployment Marble Island Rd. 4384, leave message. AIR, very http://www. GARAGE SALE program vision. Connection Full139 Pearl St. ALL OTHERS Warranty Deed of Marin Essex Wantedand to Buy CHAIR, ERPellet/Woodstoves/ 2. The Property, or a Oil Lease (the “Lease”) www.slaytonssealin grant management PUTER of the Town BETTA FISH, FROM RED 802-730-3019 or or Asking comstalbansvt.com/ Colchester n. PINEWOOD Sat. 6/3 Clothing & SAWMILLS time 40 hours with 793benRte. 7 South AREPage 3PB319 ADS cel Dube and NancyE. Heating Essex Jct,ALL VT 05452 portion of the Land Property, conveyed by John gandpaving.com S program ANTIQUES vision. FullGONOMIC. Wooden of Colchester ReComes with tank, tank drivesealing@yahoo. COMMERCIAL ption. OTHERS Milton, VT 05468 WANTED 3336 NEIGHBORHOOD 8:00am-2:00pm ONLY $4,397. MAKE & efits. Accessories Dube dated May 15, is subject to a Gas and Keyser and Barbara 802-730-3019 or PELLET STOVE, BOAT, 20’, FOUR time 40 hours with benframe, brown, kneeling Attention R. Paquette cords. accessories/toys, com ROOFERS and ww. COMMERCIAL Trusted 3rd Generation GARAGE SALE 30+ Participating SAVE MONEY food, withARE 3PB ADS NEIGHBORHOOD Send cover,✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ resume ESTATE GARAGE 2017 and to recorded in CLOTHES, CAPRIS Oil Lease (theXV, “Lease”) Keyser Vermont drivesealing@yahoo. HARMAN in very Open and water cleaning soWINNS 2004. efits.ROOFERS sitting pads, excelNG ngs 3. This notice is given LABORERS com/ COINS, CIRCULATED and and VT Dealer, Appraiser. Sat. 6/3 Homes. Maps provided YARD SALES and three references RETIREMENT SALE by John Volume (6) and shirts (10). SALES $2. your own bandmill-Cut conveyed E. 818, Natural GasPage and 650 Mincom nice $1,500. bow, Send LABORERS cover, lent condition. $35. Call MERCHANDISE by Ryan shape. T. Critchlow You pick Year full time 250hrs, Volvo P lution. EISENHOWER dol-round, Estate resume Watches, Art8:00am-2:00pm Pinewood lumber $15. any dimension. Sat. 6/3 by Friday, June 2 to Furniture, side tables, oferal the Corporation Town of Colcheseach. 802-524-6438 LDERS (5 Keyser and Barbara dated 802-370-0756 V6 5.ol I/o. All Records. three references 802-891-6140 , and 7+ and Hillary E. Critchlow, up fish. 802-582-5557, COLLECTIBLES positions lar coins (122). $1.25 Year round, full time work, Jewelry, Silver, 30+ Participating Neighborhood In stock ready to ship! 8:00am-2:00pm Nina Curtiss/Executive GARAGE collectibles, cooking ter Land Records GARAGE Keyser torecord Vermont December 6, 1957(the and Asking $13,700. Call leave a message. by Friday, JuneMore. 2 to OFFICE CHAIR, very DRESS, GREEN , Different prothe current ownwages and each. Buy oneprovided or Good buy positions Much COMMERCIAL Homes. Maps Rt.Creek 117 (River Rd.) FREE Info/DVD: www. Farm Director: pots and pans, Yale SALES The Prop-9, Wanted to “Property”). Buy ,ment. and col-Curtiss/Executive CS ONLY SALES Natural Gas and Minrecorded in Volume 802-370-1444 between Nina CAMO, size 16, 150. ers of the Property. ESTATE benefits all. 802-878-4030 good condition. Asking Good wages and Call Brian, 802-272ROOFERS and Pinewood in Essex N or woodSa ills . Neighborhood nina@fgirjc.org KITTENS, (8) wm DARK University desks (3), erty described therein ea lights, LEAGLE eral Corporation dated Page 319 of the Town 8:00am-7:30pm Director:benefits 7527 802-582-5557. You COMMERCIAL ential, 4. The interestWANTED in SALE the Pay negotiable withDr., ANTIQUES $25. or 802-848-3336 LABORERS Neighborhood com 1-800-578-1363 (Justin Morgan Please go to the City of tiger coloring, 7 weeks pictures, lamps, books, is known as 1000 East Mostly December 6, ofand Colchester Land ReEMPLOYMENT nina@fgirjc.org pick up. , mu-Pay as set1957 forth in ROOFERS and Dog ER ONLY Trusted Generation negotiable with www.bittnerantiques. Year round, full time Rt. 117 (River Rd.) experience Ext. box 300Ntrained. Shetland Ln., St. Albans website and 1873 leather Lease bound bi-in3rd Road, Colchester, VerBuilding Materials old, all. recorded Volume 9, cords. Please go to the City of or full802-experience Furnishings Paragraph 2 above is LABORERS VT Dealer, Appraiser. GOLF com positionsEMPLOYMENT in EssexEOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Chestnut Ln.) SHOES, NIKE, friendly, click on Employment very people ble in great shape. andnotice contains 4.5 Movies/CDs/ Page 319 of the mont, Town 3. This is given FREEZER, SEARS St. Albans website and COINS, CIRCULATED presumed abandoned; round, full time employer Estate Watches, ArtPLYWOOD SHEETS, size 9, like new. $25.Year EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability GoodANTIQUES wages andHOLDERS Opportunities for comfriendly. Free. 802-233Call Mark acres, more or less. Tapes/Etc. BUYING CANDLE (5 of Colchester Re-Ryan T. Critchlow MERCHANDISE by UPRIGHT, 14 Apply cubic Employment urds EISENHOWER ARclick CRE-on the Lease Jewelry, hasLand not been in MERCHANDISE person at: dolwork, Silver, 4’X8’, left over from 9034positions 802-868-2916 employer benefits plete job description. 802-879-3127 2. The Property, or a Complete households, small boxes). Different VCR TAPES (7), $3. cords. and Hillary E. Critchlow, COLLECTIBLES foot. In excellent condiBourdeau Bros. Inc. is hiring a CLASS A CDL truck for negotiable com1 Opportunities lar coins (122). with many used forMore. a continuous PINEWOOD A.C. Hathorne Co.$1.25 Much job. NewHAT, condition. $4. Good wages and Apply most in person at: Pay with http://www. APPLIANCES portion of the Property, STRAW LARGE anything old/of shapes, sizes, and coldriver. All loads will be local, no overnights. The each. 802-524-6664 3. This ofnotice is given theaf-current record owntion, comes with freezer plete jobHathorne description. each. Buy one orsheet. buy Take what COINS, CIRCULATED kitchen period 10 years benefits EMPLOYMENT Pet Supplies NEIGHBORHOOD 252 Avenue Call Brian, 802-272per A.C. Co.ors. experience stalbansvt.com/ right candidate will haveor aCextra minimum 3 years isers subject toProperty. a Gas and largeofwith brim. good quality. 45+Tapers, years tea lights, MERCHANDISE by Ryan T. Critchlow key and all paper work. of the all. 802-878-4030 EISENHOWER dolused as252 ahttp://www. ter July 1, 7527 1973 or and no Pay negotiable GARAGE SALE Williston, VT you want. Avenue CFair EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability driving experience, a clean license and 802-988a good Petswith Oil (the “Lease”) Ladies or mans. Brand FISH TANK, buying! and prices votives. Mostly $150. 802-355-9995 and Hillary E. 4. Lease The interest in the COLLECTIBLES NEIGHBORHOOD stalbansvt.com/ lar coins (122). $1.25 $5. 802statement ofCritchlow, interest experience10 gallon EMPLOYMENT Sat. 802-862-6473 “can do” attitude. This is a6/3 full timeleave position offering www.bittnerantiques. 4384, message. Williston, NT conveyed by John E. new. $15. 802-658paid! VTemployer new. $25 for all. 802with 6 glowFISH, fish, rocks, the current record (e) ownLease GARAGE under SALE each. 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Competitive used forOwner a continuous FIRE SPRINKLER statement Countryside Drive CAMO, size 16, 150. POOL ITEMS, STAIRS 658-1636 Record Equipment APPLIANCES KITTENS, (8) DARK do your job quickly and of the Call Ed Lambert tion, comes with freezer of Colchester Land Reinterviews held in strict wages benefits. All foreman Countryside period 10 yearsunder af- subsection (e) of 802-582-5557. You for in-ground pool, 50+ RES, (2), andExperienced Ryan T.ofCritchlow GOLF CART/BAG, SHADE, VALANCE, tigerSPRINKLER coloring, 7 weeks the result ispaper guaranteed nd interviews Oil key and all work. FIRE 802-782-1223 cords. confidence. held in strict ter July 1, 1973 and no and laborer to run and 29 V.S.A. Section 563 Neighborhood pick years, up. color, brand feet of vacuum hose an-style, Record Owner – For over red/black 40 100”x42”. $65. OBO. old, box trained. look great. PLANNING $150. 802-355-9995 Experienced foremanDog St. of Albans 3.has This notice given Call: OF ESSEX COMMISSION confidence. COINS, CIRCULATED statement interest supervise projects of been filedis at anyTOWNto Essex Junction . One is Hillary E. Critchlow with vacuum head, Lafayette Painting GOLF SHOES, NIKE, new, 7 pockets includ802-933-6840 friendly, very people Call 802-863-5397, visit A parand laborer to run and MERCHANDISE by Ryan T. Critchlow Tri-State Sprinkler EMPLOYMENT Call: EISENHOWER dolunder subsection (e) of all sizes. Competitive time within the precedone is of AGENDA large pool cover has provided top qualsize 9, like new. $25. ing ball, accessory, infriendly. Free. 802-233LafayettePaintingInc. ed inTri-Statewages supervise projects ofand TRUNK, with inside and Hillary E. Critchlow, 802-524-0094 COLLECTIBLES Sprinkler lar coins (122). $1.25 29NEIGHBORHOOD V.S.A. Section ing 563five years. and benefits. All ach 14” x NEIGHBORHOOD Hayward sand filter EMPLOYMENT For over 22, 402017years, ity 6:30 interior and exterior June P.M. 802-868-2916 sulated cooler, SERVICES and 9034 com hester, 802-524-0094 all sizes. Competitive shelf. $50. OBO 802the current record owneach. Buy one or buy has YARD been filed at Dated: any interviews held in strictYARD SALES nt condiSALES system. All for All $150. Lafayette CONFERENCE Painting paintingDRIVERS services. Our other pockets. $100. nden, MUNICIPAL ROOM, TRUCK STRAW HAT, LARGE wages and benefits. PAINTING 933-6840 ers of 24, the 2017 Property. all. 802-878-4030 time within the precedconfidence. May the pair. Sat., 6/3 Sat., 6/3 Pet Supplies 802-309-4062 has provided top qualspecialized crews can 802-658-1636 mont,TRUCK DRIVERSCall: Swanton Lumber is or extra large with brim. interviews held in strict 4. The interest in the 81 MAIN ST.,exterior ESSEX JCT., VT ing8:00am-12:00pm five years. 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(ifFREEZER, applicable) SEARS ed Class to MITER SAW, BlackYou & WeCHAIR, offer RECLINER, Tri-State 1636 Sprinkler B CDL license 2 stones, food. Record Owner - presumed Hillary E. Critchlow of a Senorita, one is of early birds. early birds. lot do sealing. your job Residential quickly and802-863-5397, Call visit COOTER, UPRIGHT, 14 cubic w and 2. Public Comments: Decker, 10 inch comcompetitive wages, 802-524-0094 the Lease has not been $25. obo. 802-524required. We offer TRUCK DRIVERS pick-up, St. Albans Ryan T. Critchlow TOTE, NEW, WITH a matador. Each 14”openings x MERCHANDISE Outer Outer Bay, and commercial. Fully the result is guaranteed Transit has immediate forBay, Drivers for LafayettePaintingInc. inSERVICES foot. excellent condiowuse byMountain with roll profit sharing, 401k for a continuous 6438 competitive wages, Swanton Lumber is 3. Public Hearing – Sketch/Final -In Boundary Adjustment: area. saw $85.802-582Record – used handles, 21”x13”, pound 26”. 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Please apply inaWe required. offer NEIGHBORHOOD TABLE SAW AND 8:00am-12:00pm Slayton’s Sealing, Drivers must have CDL with a Passenger Endorsement and sition back, excellent CS ONLY Exercise/Sporting gandpaving.com com NEIGHBORHOOD w.ed person $500. Boundary Adjustment atto:281 River Road & 116 SkunkClass B CDL1930’s license in ALL OTHERS under subsection (e) of Supplies or send resume Health competitive wages, YARD SALES PLANER, Delta, Something for everyCrackfilling & Paving. condition. $35. Call LAWN SALES Equipment POOL ITEMS, STAIRS 802-730-3019 or School Bus endorsement to transport Public School Students. We well. offer e 650 Jeff Learned ARE 3PB ADSRoad in the Industrial V.S.A. Section 563 to: Hollow (I1) Conservation (C1)required. profit sharing, 401kYARD SALES Sat., 6/3 29 works really one! Rain or shine. No Driveway and parking For overand 40 years, CART/BAG, 802-891-6140 for in-ground pool,$400 50+ drivesealing@yahoo. GOLF MOBILITY SCOOTER, EMPLOYMENT has competitive wages, lches- Jeff Learned P.O. Box 701 been filed atONLY any plans and paid vaca- Sat. 6/3 8:00am-12:00pm obo. 802-370-0756 early birds. Slayton’s Sealing, lot sealing. Residential Zoning Districts. Tax Map 4, Parcels 5&6. Lafayette Painting CS feet of vacuum hose com red/black color, brand KNEELING COMgreat vehicle use in8:00am-2:00pm profit sharing, 401k s (theCDL Swanton, VT 05488Fully GARAGE time within theBay, precedP.O.or Box no701 CDL weapply encourage you to apply. Mountain tion. Please in Something for everyOuter Crackfilling & Paving. and commercial. has provided top qualLAWN Pellet/Woodstoves/ with head,EMPLOYMENT 4. SALES Public Hearing – Site Plan: Dennis Bolio d/b/a Industrial new, 7 pockets includPUTER CHAIR,SERVICES ERdoors or out shopping Creek Farm plans and vacuum paid vacaPropjlearned@ ing five years. SALES Swanton, VT ONLY 05488 person or send resume one! Rain or shine. No Marble Island Rd. 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Ln., Shetland requirements include a COMMERCIAL 3 yearIsland MotorRecord Vehicle to: HARMAN , Ver-Pre-employment Owner P.O. Box 701 Drive in the Resource Marble Rd. insured. We Preservation-Industrial Accept gandpaving.com do your job quickly and District 802-309-4062 PAINTING nice shape. $1,500. 802-658-1636 lent condition. $35. Call 802-782-4305 ALL OTHERS Chestnut Ln.) and Jeff Learned ns 4.5background Ryan T. Critchlow check,VTa 10 year Criminal ROOFERS background check, a Swanton, 05488 Colchester CreditDistrict. Cards! Tax 802-730-3019 or3. result is guaranteed Zoning 72, Parcel th 802-370-0756 802-891-6140 3PB ADS theMap LABORERSRecord Owner – (RPD-I)ARE P.O. Box 701 ss. Tools www.slaytonssealin DOT physicaljlearned@ and a DOT Drug Screen.Year round, full time todrivesealing@yahoo. look great. Furniture 5. Minutes: May 25, 2017 Swanton, VT 05488 or a OFFICE Hillary E. Critchlow swantonlumber.com PINEWOOD gandpaving.comCall 802-863-5397, com Wanted to Buy visitCHAIR, very ALL OTHERS positions jlearned@ SAW, Black & operty, good condition. Asking MITER CHAIR, RECLINER, 6. Other Business: 802-730-3019 LafayettePaintingInc. or NEIGHBORHOOD ARE 3PB ADS Good wages andat Transit 802swantonlumber.com Decker, 10 WANTED inch coms andInterested people should contact Mountain ANTIQUES $25. 802-848-3336 $25.to obo. agendas, 802-524NEIGHBORHOOD Note: Please visit our website at www.essex.org view drivesealing@yahoo. com GARAGE SALE benefits pound saw with roll The Family Center ease”)893-1334 Trusted 3rd Generation 6438 YARD SALES application materials, andcom minutes. You may visit theFurnishings office to review Sat. 6/3Pay negotiable with around stand. $100. 130 Fisher Pond Road hn E. VT Dealer, Appraiser. Sat., 6/3materials or discuss any proposal with staff. We are CHAISE LOUNGE, located at 81 Main 8:00am-2:00pmexperience COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT 802-868-2916 arbara Estate Watches, Art- St. Albans, VT 05478 8:00am-12:00pm Slayton’s Sealing, CS ONLY WHITE RESIN. 4 poCANDLE HOLDERS (5 30+ Participating Street; and second floor (7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). of $1,000.00 GARAGE for ROOFERS non rmontCurrently offering sign on bonus EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability work, Jewelry, Silver, Something for everyCrackfilling & Paving. www.ncssinc.org LAWN SALES TABLE SAW AND sition back, excellent small boxes). Different Homes. Maps provided LABORERS SALES Town, Essex Jct, or shine. No Min-cdl and $1,500.00 for cdl w/S&B – Essexemployer More. one! Rain Driveway andshapes, parking PLANER, 1930’s Delta, condition. $35. Call Much sizes, and colOur Mission is to ensure that the residents of Franklin and Grand Isle Pinewood COMMERCIAL Year round, full time Members of the public are encouraged to speak at the meeting when Apply in personearly at: birds. datedMilton, Colchester and all over Vermont Call Brian, 802-272lot sealing. Residential really well. 802-891-6140 Counties have$400 access to high quality services, which promote healthy living ors. Tapers, tea lights, works Neighborhood ROOFERS and positions A.C. Hathorne Co. Outer 7 and 7527 or Bay, recognized by the chair. and commercial. Fully obo. 802-370-0756 and emotional well-being. SERVICES and votives. Mostly Rt. 117 (River Rd.) LABORERS Good wages and KNEELING COM252 Avenue C me 9, www.bittnerantiques. Marble Island Rd. insured. Wenew. Accept $25 CHAIR, for all.PAINTING 802Pellet/Woodstoves/ in Essex Year round, full time benefits PUTER ERWilliston, VT Town com Colchester Credit Cards!848-3336 Heating positions Pay negotiable with GONOMIC. 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Different Year round, full time In excellent The Town of Milton is seekingfoot. a Finance Directorcondifor a highly responsible managerial, administrative nuous Much More. and laborer to run and 802-524-0094 APPLIANCES 933-6840 shapes, sizes, and colpositions tion, comes with freezer and technical position in the field of municipal finance and budgeting. Duties include close collaboration rs afCall Brian, 802-272FIRE SPRINKLER supervise projects ors. Tapers, tea lights, Good wages and of WALL PICTURES, (2), and all paper work. and with the Town Manager and key the Selectboard, directing coordinating the varied functions of EMPLOYMENT nd no 7527 or intimate, developmental Experienced foreman all sizes. Competitive TRUCK DRIVERS and votives. Mostly Champlain Community Services is a progressive, benefits Mediterranean-style, www.bittnerantiques. $150. the Finance Department, which also802-355-9995 provides financial services the School terest andspecific laborerLumber to runwages and and to benefits. All District. Swanton is negotiable new. $25 for all. 802Pay with services provider matching agency with strong on self-determination values set. aOne is emphasis This position is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency andheld effectiveness all areas (e) of com supervise projects of experience interviews in strict ofEMPLOYMENT seeking a Truck Driver. 848-3336 under his/her direction. This position requires a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and of a Senorita, one is of We are currently hiring for the following and individual & family relationships. EMPLOYMENT n 563 all sizes. Competitive confidence. 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Please apply TRUCK inWilliston, paid! specialized crews can Sprinkler VT Health Supplies 658-1636 working in a fast-paced, team-oriented position and have demonstrated leadership. Swanton Lumber is related to 802-524-0094 The Town of Milton is seeking a Fiscal Assistant to perform a variety of duties person orIIsend resume Call Ed Lambert do your job quickly and 802-862-6473 seeking a Truck Driver. This is an excellent opportunity to join a distinguished SHADE, VALANCE, MOBILITY SCOOTER, finance, such as calculating, verifying, posting and balancing a variety of financial transactions. to: 802-782-1223 developmental service the result is guaranteed TRUCK DRIVERS CDL license This position is the primary to contact for the annual audit. TheClass FiscalBAssistant II is responsible 100”x42”. OBO. great in- Send St. Jeff Learned provider agency during a vehicle time$65. of use growth. your cover letter and application to Albans look great. 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Swanton, VT 05488 www.slaytonssealin Milton, VT 05468 Swanton Lumber is jlearned@ Contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118 for more gandpaving.com Health Supplies ALL OTHERS seeking a Truck Driver. swantonlumber.com 802-730-3019 or An Employment Application is available in the Town Manager’s Office or on the Town website information ARE 3PB ADS Class B CDL license MOBILITY SCOOTER, drivesealing@yahoo. Full job at http://miltonvt.org/resources/employment.html. description is also available on required. We offer great vehicle use incom the Town website. competitive wages, EOE. doors or out shopping www.ccs-vt.org profit sharing, 401k Positions are open until filled. around town. Fits in

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7:41 a.m., Public speaking on Founders Rd. 9:41 a.m., Agency assist on Maple St. 10:28 a.m., Assist to rescue on Center Rd. 11:07 a.m., Agency assist on Maple St. 11:13 a.m., Agency assist on Maple St. 12:26 p.m., Suspicious on Jericho Rd. 1:45 p.m., VIN inspection on Maple St. 2:10 p.m., Accident on Essex Way. 4:00 p.m., Burglary alarm on Morse Dr. 4:18 p.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 5:09 p.m., Agency assist on Pearl St. 5:25 p.m., Theft on Pearl St. 11:02 p.m., Suspicious on Main St.

tUeS., May 23

8:45 a.m., Property damage on Pearl St. 9:19 a.m., Suspicious on Rosewood Ln. 9:39 a.m., Welfare check on Pearl St. 9:47 a.m., Lost property on Educational Dr. 11:19 a.m., Agency assist on Locust Ln. 11:30 a.m., VIN inspection on Colchester Rd. 12:15 p.m., Citizen assist on Rustic Dr. 1:32 p.m., Fraud on Susie Wilson Rd. 4:38 p.m., Juvenile problem on Maple St. 7:08 p.m., Theft on Brickyard Rd. 7:28 p.m., Citizen assist on Kellogg Rd. 11:06 p.m., Assist to fire on Rustic Dr. 11:54 p.m., Family fight on Edgewood Dr.

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12:12 a.m., Welfare check on Old Stage Rd. 3:32 a.m., Traffic offense on Lincoln St. 7:27 a.m., Public speaking on Founders Rd.

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9:13 a.m., Theft on Indian Brook Rd. 10:40 a.m., Juvenile problem on Founders Rd. 1:20 p.m., Fraud on Greenbriar Dr. 1:47 p.m., Citizen assist on Maple St. 4:54 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Educational Dr. 5:01 p.m., Vandalism on Essex Way. 8:14 p.m., Parking problem on Saxon Hill. 8:55 p.m., Suspicious on Naylor Rd. 10:00 p.m., Welfare check on Wolff Dr. 11:00 p.m., Intoxicated person on Fort Pkwy.

thUrS., May 25

6:44 a.m., Unlawful mischief on Pearl St. 8:14 a.m., Disorderly Conduct on Central St. 12:10 p.m., Welfare Check on Old Colchester Rd. 1:34 p.m., Agency assist on Maples St. 1:35 p.m., Welfare check on Park St.

2:07 p.m., Agency assist on Browns River Rd. 2:47 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Main St. 5:21 p.m., Animal problem on South St. 9:26 p.m., Citizen dispute on Damon Dr.

FrI., May 26

8:39 a.m., Public speaking on Founders Rd. 9:05 a.m., Fraud on Briar Ln. 10:47 a.m., Found property on Ridge Rd. 11:29 a.m., Theft on Maple St. 12:17 p.m., VIN inspection on Prospect St. 2:33 p.m., Found property on Baker St. 3:43 p.m., Suspicious on Greenfield Rd. 6:12 p.m., Fireworks on Fuller Pl.

Sat., May 27

11:28 a.m., Welfare check on River Rd. 12:40 p.m., Theft on Timberlane Dr.

12:50 p.m., Family fight on Suffolk Ln. 2:33 p.m., Theft on Essex Way. 3:33 p.m., Stray animal on Greenfield Rd. 4:39 p.m., Family fight on Gaines Ct. 5:27 p.m., Theft on Center Rd. 9:38 p.m., Suspicious on Gauthier Dr. 10:34 p.m., Citizen dispute on Maple St. 10:54 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 11:16 p.m., Animal noise on Greenwood Ave.

SUn., May 14

9:39 a.m., Theft on Oak St. 12:15 p.m., Noise disturbance on West St. 7:28 p.m., Assault on Skyline Dr. 9:52 p.m., Noise disturbance on Partridge Dr.

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PUBLIC WORKS from page 1 under the public works “umbrella” to help the departments manage their future. One service is managing water and sanitation departments; Lutz said it’s hard to run a consolidated department by only dealing with the streets and not what’s under them. He also advocated for joint capital and rolling stock funds and a public works coordinating committee that collaborates with the director and municipal manager. Lutz said a committee that prioritizes projects and funding could help the boards avoid the “political football” of arranging service across town and village lines. “If you don’t have that kind of an organization, you’re dead in the water politically,” he said. Plus, with some department heads planning to retire soon — including Lutz, joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel and finance director Lauren Morrisseau — the moves would beef up contingency plans. “The last thing you want to do is have a new party come in … give

them a blank page and say, ‘Figure out where we’re headed,’” Lutz said. The trustees appointed Elaine Sopchak and Andrew Brown during their May 1 meeting. The selectboard plans to appoint two members this month. Committee members are expected to meet in the coming weeks. While their final recommendation could shape public works for years to come, their work will progress under the shadow of a looming discussion about governance; specifically, if the town and village wish to keep two boards or create a single legislative body. Noting this, some trustees said they’re inclined to extend the current agreement and avoid a permanent solution until addressing governance with the selectboard. “You could spend a lot of time and effort coming up with the perfect model for consolidated public works for the present two government system, and then a year later … the whole thing has to be done again,” village president George Tyler said. “It’s a tricky situation right now,” he added.

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10 Hornets qualify for New England’s Ten Essex athletes are heading to the New England Championships after snagging top-six finishes at the annual Essex Invitational last saturday. Hornet winners were Sade Hankey (high jump, triple jump), Breyer Sinor (discus), girls 8x800m relay team of Emma Farrington, Guilia Eddy, AnneMarie Martell and Lizzie Martell. other qualifiers included Ja-

maal Hankey (third, 300m IH); Katie James (third, 400m) Peter Alden (third, 3000k); Farrington (fourth, 3000m); boys 4x800m relay; girls’ mile relay; girls 4x100m relay and Maria Campo (shotput). Essex will next take on the state championships on saturday at Burlington High school. Then, the qualifying athletes travel to Norwell, Mass. on June 10 for the New England’s.

PHOTOS BY KYLE ST. PETER

TOP: Aubrey McKenna launches the shot put during last Saturday’s Essex Invitational. RIGHT: Jamaal Hankey crosses the finish line during the 110m hurdles. Above: Adam Friedman races around the track during a relay event.

EHS grad named conference Scholar Athlete of Year By CoLIN FLANDERs An Essex High school grad was honored by the North Atlantic Conference for his efforts on and off the field. steven Jurkiewicz, a Castleton University senior pitcher, was named the senior scholar Athlete of the Year. Jurkiewicz is studying Honors History, the only student at Castleton in the program, and has made the Dean’s throughout his four years at the university. He was inducted into the History Honors society and awarded two academic scholarships from the history department. He’s also a four-year mentor at

a local elementary school, a threeyear writing tutor and won the plato philosophy prize. Meanwhile, his on the field performances have led to four-straight NAC championships, including his second conference title-clinching win on the mound last month, striking out three while allowing four earned runs over six innings against New England College. Jurkiewicz made 36 appearances, 30 of which were starts, en route to a 24-6 record that includes 11 complete games. In 202 innings of work, he tallied 110 strikeouts (4.90/9 innings) and scattered 203 hits, allowing just 63 walks and accumulating a 3.48 career ERA.

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Essex High School grad Steven Jurkiewicz delivers a pitch earlier this year. The Castleton University senior was named the Scholar Athlete of the Year by the North Atlantic Conference.

What a great weekend! Again, remember the reason for Memorial Day. prom, marathon, end of regular season, Essex Invitational, a short week of school, the start of June and dreams about the end of school. playoffs and the track and field state championships this week. The baseball team (14-2) completed the regular season with two wins last week, beating sHs 3-0 and MMU 3-2 in a squeaker. The latter win locked up the Metro Division and more importantly the No. 1 seed in the D-1 tourney. With a win over No. 16 North Country, they’d host BFA/CHs winner Friday. Their offense is clicking, pitching is solid — another no-hitter last week — and will host post season games as far as they go in the playoffs. The JVs finished 11-2-2 with a 6-2 wins over the Cougars and CVU. JT Begnoche assisted this spring. The JV B team (6-3) beat CVU 7-6 in their finale. Drew Vanacore was the assistant. The softball team (12-3) is ready for playoffs after rocking sHs 14-1 and downing MMU 10-6. The Hornets are the No. 4 seed in the postseason tournament this week hosting, st. J on Tuesday. A win gives them the MIDD/U-32 winner Friday. The JVs (7-2) played MMU to complete their spring. Boys lacrosse (3-11) fell to BFA and ended the spring with a big 14-5 win over the Lakers on senior night. Andrew Cooledge fired in seven goals; Connor Leblanc scored twice and added four assists. Keegan Friend and Connor schultz combined for eight saves in their season finale. The Hornets are the 10th seed facing No. 7 Middlebury on Tuesday with the winner playing CVU. The JVs beat CHs 8-7 as Cam Frankenhoff scored the game-winner. Great way to end the regular season. The girls lacrosse team (3-11) lost to CHs and CVU while beating MMU 12-11 in one of the most exciting games of the season. Jenna puleo’s athleticism led to six goals, slamming the door on a four-game losing streak in their senior Night game. They are No. 11 playing No. 6 CVU on Tuesday. Winner plays No. 3 south Burlington. The JVs (7-3-2) drilled CHs 11-4. Highlight of the game was Grace Wiggett’s sportsCenter-worthy behind the back goal! They had a great season. Essex hosted the 14th annual Essex Invitational on saturday. pavel Dvorak, steve Dowd, Jeremy Hammond, Katie White, the rest of the Essex coaching staff, Jeff Goodrich, Todd Herrington, Leo Labonte and others helped the day go off without a hitch. Top-six finishers in each event now head to the New England Championships in Norwell, Mass. on June 10. This weekend the Hornets will compete in the 2017 state meet at BHs. They are prepped and ready. The boys tennis team ended the year on a three-game winning streak and is 9-3 heading to playoffs. They edged CVU 4-3 and shutout the Cougars 7-0. The girls went 1-2 last week falling to BHs and CVU 7-0 while getting by MMU 4-3. Four singles wins took the match. They stand 6-7 as the postseason begins. The golf team took NVAC honors Thursday with a 330 score. Brody Yates shot 77 for medalist honors, followed by Brennan Moreau 82, Adam Ely 85, Ben Laplant 86 and Jordan Calhoun 89. This week is the D-I sectional tourney. The girls were in West Bolton and placed second with a score of 110. sara Manley shot a 49 to tie for second. olivia Chan shot 61. They play at Lang Farm this week. Ultimate Frisbee beat CVU 15-7. No score reported vs. the Rebels. Registration for Essex Charger football scheduled for June 6 and 7 in the Maple st. park Community Room from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact essexyouthfootball@gmail.com with questions or for more information. I was surprised twice on saturday at the Essex Invite. The first involved a reunion with Michelle Robitaille Campbell, a ’99 grad and track and field star. Tough kid whose name is all over the Essex record book. so happy to see her again and meet her husband and boys. she and Charlie both completed the marathon in under four hours! Earlier in the day, A.D. Goodrich presented me with a plaque for EHs track and field service and mentioned me in a group of highly successful past and present Essex Hornet coaches. so happy to have had the opportunity to be part of this success and coach excellent, caring, hardworking athletes, while coaching with knowledgeable coaches. Appreciated it very much. The Cavs moved on to the NBA Finals by turning back the Celtics in five. The games were not close. props to Boston though as they played with heart. The Warriors and Cavs will make for a great series. Also, so glad Aaron Judge is a Yankee! Happy birthday wishes to Irma Kukavica, Curtis King, Zac Farnham-Haskell, Amy Lucier smith, Michelle Lynn, Dan Tomaino, Hannah Leggett Maslak, shawn Trepanier, nephew Ethan Bechtel, niece sunny-Lyn Rushford, and son and daughter Josh and Karen Gonillo!

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Earlier this month, Lt. Garry Scott, commander of the Vermont State Police - Williston Barracks, visited the Galaxy Team at Essex Middle School to show how math is used in the real world. Scott works with the accident reconstruction unit uses complex math formulas when reconstructing vehicle accidents. First, Scott drove his cruiser behind the school, slammed on the brakes, and left a long skid mark. His question to the students was: “How fast was my vehicle going?” After students helped to measure the skid mark, they went inside to do the math. A lot can be deducted by clues left at an accident scene, and the eighth-graders got a good understanding of the math that goes into this type of police work.

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PHOTOS BY JULIE EDWARDS

Top: EMS students listen to VSP Lt. Garry Scott’s presentation on how math formulas are used in determining details of a vehicle accident. Below: Students measure the skid mark distance to gather more clues as to how fast the car was going, which could be used in an investigation.

AlBeRT d. lAWToN ADL Geo Bee Team Wins State Title: On May 13, a team of geography students from ADL won the 2017 Vermont Principal’s Association State Geo Bee title, surviving a sudden death round against the Shelburne Community School to win its first title since 2009. Four regional winning teams, including Orwell Village School and Hartland Elementary School, competed in a grueling 12-round competition sponsored by the Vermont Principals’ Association and held at Northfield High School. After 12 rounds, Shelburne Community School and ADL (coached by Peter Gustafson) finished in a tie. VPA coordinator Bob Johnson then conducted the first-ever sudden death round to determine this year’s winner. The ADL Chargers prevailed, outscoring Shelburne to capture the title. Competing for ADL at the finals were sixth-graders Keegan Jewell and Shankha MItra, seventh-

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Students from Westford will travel to Washington, D.C. this month to participate in the seventh annual First Lego League Global Innovation Award championships. After winning the Vermont FLL regional competition, the Periodic Pandas were one of only 20 semifinalists selected from nearly 30,000 teams across 30 countries for their innovative project, BeeFinder.org. They will now present their project to expert judges on June 17-21. All semifinalists participate in a two day, handson innovation event at the Kellogg Conference Center, which culminates in a top prize of $20,000 to continue work on their inventions. Two runners-up will take home $5,000 each. Comprised of students from grades 3 to 8, the Pandas focused their project on creating a location-aware software that uses satellite maps and soil survey maps to provide tools to help iden-

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Members of the Periodic Pandas pose for a celebratory photo after winning the Vermont First Lego League regional championships in May. tify, plant and maintain native bee habitats. Aiming to promote thriving native bee populations — and make that data actionable for homeowners all the way up to regional or national policy makers — they were chosen for their project’s innovative solution, originality and potential to significantly impact the world. Their goal is to “reverse the trend of declining pollinator population and its impact on our global food supply,” according to the team’s GoFundMe (go-

fundme.com/periodicpandas). Last month, team members visited the Vermont Statehouse, receiving a resolution honoring their achievements. The Pandas are coached by Mark Drapa and Pete Symula. They are now embarking on a fundraising effort to cover a portion of hotel and transportation costs, while the remainder will be fundraised by participating families and sponsorships. As of Tuesday, they had raised $2,245 of a $6,000 goal.

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The shortbread cookies are crisp but tender on the inside, and are spread with bright lemon buttercream and sticky strawberry jam. Served at room temperature, the filling is satisfyingly soft and creamy, threatening to escape as you bite into the cookie sandwich. I also discovered they refreshing and delicious served cold: The cookie keeps its bite and the filling is firm, the lemon and strawberry flavors even more striking when chilled. Two great options for this not-so-simple but oh-soyummy cookie!

Ingredients

cles with a 1-3/4 inch round cookie cutter. Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes until they are set and just beginning to brown. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely. 3) Beat the butter together with the lemon juice powder and vanilla extract until it is creamy and smooth. Beat in the confectioner’s sugar one cup at a time: mix it into the butter thoroughly before adding in a splash of the lemon juice. Continue alternating the sugar and lemon juice, beating on medium speed until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.

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Simple buttery shortbread dough 1/3 c. butter, unsalted and slightly softened 2 tsp. lemon juice powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 c. confectioner’s sugar 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/3 c. strawberry jam confectioner’s sugar for dusting

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1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat. 2) Roll the Simple Buttery Shortbread dough out on a floured surface to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cir-

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1) Spread the bottom of one cookie with about one teaspoon of the lemon frosting. Spread the bottom of another cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon of the jam. Sandwich the two cookies together and place on a platter. Continue with the rest of the cookies and fillings. 2) The sandwich cookies can be served at room temperature or chilled first in the refrigerator. The cookies can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two days. Makes about 34 sandwich cookies.

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Shop talk: Lawmakers debrief session Turner, Johnson and Pearson discuss healthcare, marijuana and Trump By ABBY LEDOUX State lawmakers debriefed at Colchester’s Vermont PBS studio last week following a tumultuous end to the legislative session. House minority leader Don Turner (RMilton) House speaker Mitzi Johnson (DSouth Hero) and Chittenden County Sen. Chris Pearson (D/P-Burlington) convened for the channel’s “Report from Montpelier” on Thursday, May 25, nearly a week after adjournment occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, May 19. The day before, Gov. Phil Scott vetoed the legislature’s recreational marijuana bill, and the shadow of his promised budget veto loomed large. The latter is the first-term Republican governor’s response to Montpelier’s narrow rejection of his proposal to bring teacher contract negotiations to the state level to capture $26 million in savings on health insurance. Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote against the measure earlier this month. Scott presented his plan as a unique and time-sensitive opportunity to achieve serious property tax relief, a plea he said he heard overwhelmingly on the campaign trail. Opponents contended the measure would decimate public employees’ collective bargaining rights and argued the proposal was introduced far too late to vet its wide scope in the session’s remaining two weeks. “This particular proposal, although it came late, does have merit,” Turner said. “If we don’t do something now, taxpayers aren’t going to see that savings.” That rhetoric is appealing, Pearson said, but ignores a whole host of questions coupled with upending “50 years of practice” of resolving teacher contracts locally. “Maybe this idea from the governor is a good one – I don’t know,” Pearson said, referencing a six-page memo filled with queries from the non-partisan legislative counsel who reviewed the plan. Pearson also acknowledged Scott’s dissatisfaction with a Senate proposal that preserved local control and still realized the $26 million savings, saying the governor held the budget hostage. Turner said the Senate’s counter offer would have required some school boards to “slash programs” since they’ve already settled their contracts. The Grand Isle district Johnson represents has already settled, reaching an 80/20 agreement on healthcare that “saved taxpayers an incredible amount of money,” she said. Losing local control could carry serious implications, she said, like the unknown repercussions of a statewide strike or impasse. “A wholesale change and forcing everybody in the same box just wasn’t going to work,” she said. A Fairfax viewer called in to urge Democratic lawmakers to reconsider. He contended the Vermont NEA, the state teacher’s union, prevents local boards from negotiating on a level playing field.

which Pearson said could be used to further fight opioid addiction. He also saw marijuana as a viable alternative to prescription painkillers, the origin of many opiate addiction stories. He cited data from Colorado, which legalized recreational cannabis in 2014, reporting fewer opiate overdoses there. Johnson said the majority of reps are willing to retool the measure with Scott, though she was disappointed in his veto at the eleventh hour instead of tweaking the bill in the year before it would have taken effect. “It’s unfortunate he couldn’t come to the table at any other point,” she said. Still, “I think there’s room to work with him.”

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Seated L to R: Sen. Chris Pearson, moderator Peter Hirschfield of Vermont Public Radio, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson and House Minority Leader Don Turner prepare to go live at Vermont PBS’ “Report from Montpelier” on Thursday, May 25. the first state in the nation to legalize can“We really need parity,” he said. Turner agreed, calling the NEA “too nabis through legislation rather than referstrong.” NEA representatives have returned endum. Turner, a self-professed “public safety fire, calling Scott’s proposal “straight out of the Donald Trump and Scott Walker anti- guy” and chief of Milton Fire and Rescue, union playbook,” VTDigger quoted presi- was asked to reconcile his party platform for limited government with his opposition dent Martha Allen last month. to the pot bill. “It pits tax“First payers against and foremost, teachers,” Pearthis is illegal, son said of the no matter debate, adding what Ver“some politimont does,” cal leadership” he said, addmakes this ing the matempting in a jority of contime of wealth stituents who inequality. contacted He argued him also opthe middle class Vt. State House minority leader posed legalliving afforded ization. by teachers’ benHe agreed with Scott that the prospect efits is tied to their “most important work” is likely inevitable, “but we don’t have to be as stewards of the next generation. first,” he said. Forum moderator Peter Hirschfeld Legalize it? Legislators also responded to Scott’s of Vermont Public Radio pointed to a 2015 veto of the bill to legalize recreational mari- RAND study that reported 80,000 Vermontjuana for adults over age 21, which passed ers already use marijuana regularly, spending upward of $125 million on marijuana in the House 79-66 on May 10. Leading up to the veto, Scott repeat- 2014. “What about the 30,000 addicted to opiedly referenced his “libertarian streak,” favoring individual liberty over restrictive ates? Are we gonna legalize heroin?” Turngovernment policy, though said he’s not er countered. Through marijuana legalization, ideologically opposed to pot use. In the end, though, his public safety concerns – includ- though, Pearson sees opportunity to ading a lacking roadside test – won out on May dress the opiate epidemic. The same RAND report estimated legalizing and taxing pot 24 when he nixed the bill. If passed, Vermont would have been could generate up to $75 million annually,

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AWARD from page 1 Presented by the Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators, the award is named after a late Addison Northwest Supervisory Union special education administrator. “Maguire is an incredibly dedicated educational leader. Her perseverance, tenacity and passion for improving the lives of children is always present,” the news release said.

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