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Brownell names library director Former assistant director takes the lead By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

IBM volunteers Hongfei Wu, Judy McCullen and Andy Watts, left to right, assemble raised bed gardens, donated by IBM, for Mansfield Place Assisted Living and Memory Care’s Garden Club May 29 in Essex. OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY

IBM volunteers tap grant program to enrich senior living New gardens allow residents to grow flowers and herbs By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

In one of the final works of IBM’s Community Grant Program in Essex, seven employees spent Friday afternoon

building three raised garden beds for the new gardening club at Mansfield Place Assisted Living and Memory Care. Mansfield Place is less than a year old, built as part of the new Town Center development near the Essex Shoppes and Cinemas. IBM employee Andy Watts, a local leader in securing community grants from IBM and a member of the Essex Select Board, helped his mother move into the facility when it opened last August. IBM offers grants of up to $2,000 to

employees worldwide for community projects. Employees at the company’s Essex facility have secured roughly $30,000 a year from the fund for local improvements, according to Watts. With IBM planning its leave from Essex — it off-loaded the plant to a company called GlobalFoundries last year in a deal that awaits approval from federal regulators — local employees will no longer have access to the Community

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Wendy Hysko was named permanent director of Essex Junction’s Brownell Library last week. Hysko has served as interim director since the retirement last year of longtime director Penny Pillsbury. She has been with the library since 2009 as assistant director under Pillsbury and as the library’s technology coordinator. Brownell Library Trustee chairwoman Christine Packard and Municipal Manager Pat Scheidel interviewed three finalists for the job after a national librarian search. “Wendy had an opportunity to prove herself in the job, but we didn’t assume anything. We advertised nationally,” Packard said. “Wendy was the best applicant. She did an excellent job of taking over the reins when Penny left and the staff love her.” Hysko becomes permanent director officially at the start of the new fiscal year, July 1. She then plans to lead a search for an assistant library director. Over the past year, she has filled both jobs, plus navigated a multi-layered Wendy Hysko application process. “It was hard to look ahead being in this ongoing limbo state, not knowing if the director was going to be a different person and I’d go back to assistant director,” she said. “But the staff has been incredible … Brownell is an integral part of this community and I’m

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EHS choral director bids farewell, ready for a second act By JESS WISLOSKI For the Essex Reporter

Glory Reinstein had already been teaching for 22 years, and was single with two teenagers when she first looked at becoming a choral director at Essex High School. Not many stories with beautiful, happy endings start with a breakup, but this one does – and it’s a good thing Reinstein was looking for a change. “I was divorced at the time, so I thought, maybe I should look into this, because it would be cool to live in the Burlington area,” recalled the UVM alum. “I thought it would be cool not to only come here and try to get this job but also to be close to the Flynn Theater, Higher Ground, the social thing, the educational and cultural reasons,” she said. “I was single…it just seemed like the right time.” EHS choral director Glory Reinstein retires at the Sixteen years after her big move from end of the school year. PHOTO | JESS WISLOSKI North Country Union High School that

wound up transforming the Essex music program, it’s time for Reinstein’s next move — into local music promotion. And Reinstein’s move is not the only change coming to the high school music program. Along with Reinstein’s departure comes the transfer of band director Joshua Polley, who will be relocating to Hanover, N.H. Nicholas Stokes, who comes from Maryland, will be taking Reinstein’s place in the fall. “The whole music department starts new next year, “ she said. But first, a farewell celebration. On Saturday, June 6, “Glory Days,” a public reception that will be done cabaretstyle with an open mic and refreshments, will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Essex High School. Past and present students, community members, parents or others that wish to attend can RSVP to kgreen@ ccsuvt.org and should also mention if they wish to speak or perform as part of the open mic.

Glory Reinstein ANSWERS SEVEN QUESTIONS:

Great Life Challenges: First, getting her hands on an instrument to begin with. Reinstein was raised on a farm, and fell behind her friends in getting started in music lessons. “Finally I got a clarinet in my hands in sixth grade, and by eighth grade I’d not just caught up with all of my friends, I had passed most of them in skill,” she said. She also felt like she was too shy to be a teacher, originally, but was repeatedly encouraged by an accompanist she’d worked with in

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Essex co-working space opens its doors

going from door-to-door, businessto-business, and looking at the directories. A lot of these folks are in their basements running Emir Heco walked through the small businesses. It was a pleasant back door of the sky blue Five surprise to find how many small Corners house he purchased back in February. Music played from a small businesses there actually are in Essex; they’re just hidden really radio on the front windowsill, vying for attention above a white fan aimed well,” Heco said. Co-working spaces have grown in at a freshly painted wall. Low, green popularity over the last decade. They chairs sat gathered in one room, provide a common space for smallsome still in their plastic wrapping. business owners and independent Everything looked, and felt, new. Yet soon this low hum of ambition operators to work outside of their homes, with the hope of inspiring hopes to be overtaken by the buzz of camaraderie conducive to growth and progress, as the building will serve innovation. as the site of an open house from 4 E-Squared is in the process of p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday to mark the official launch of Excelerate Essex, a presenting the idea of a co-working space to the area’s small business new co-working space. owners, many of whom unaware of Heco, the 30-year-old founder of what it entails. This informative Excelerate Essex — also known as process also includes laying the E-Squared — said he is currently groundwork for small business looking for small businesses to fill the space. owners to begin employing people. “What we’ve been actively “That’s a big step. What I hope we doing is flipping over the rocks and provide with this space is a pathway

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

Excelerate Essex, a new co-working space in Five Corners, is set to open on June 5. PHOTO | COLIN FLANDERS

of how to grow your business, how to get from where you are today to where you want to be,” Heco said. The building will include five private offices and 10 dedicated desks, as well as being available to 15 “nomads” who can take advantage of the open space and Wi-Fi. Heco stressed the importance of the community’s role in fostering the growth of E-Squared, and said he hopes local, existing businesses will aid those who are attempting to grow. While the goal is to fill the space and eventually expand, Heco said E-Squared will judge its achievements on a slightly different criteria. “I think our proof of success would be to see folks come in here that have one employee, and see them grow to 10 employees in the next five years,” Heco said. “If we have one of those folks — just one — to me, that’s successful, knowing we’ve helped create one established business that employees people in the local community.”

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Local sailor’s tragic water death prompts awareness campaign

Condition can strike swimmers in shallow water

friends with Robin Doyle, the center’s owner, who would eventually serve Motivated by the tragic as his mentor and racing death of a Vermont resident companion. and local sailor 10 months During 2013 and ago, Gov. Peter Shumlin 2014, Haller sailed his declared June to be Shallow boat, “Momma Dance,” Water Blackout Awareness from Malletts Bay to month. Harbour Island in the The Live Like Benjo Bahamas. After a day of Foundation — an spearfishing on Aug. 1, organization dedicated to he returned to the water the memory of Benjamin C. to practice holding his Haller, a 27-year-old who breath to dive and fish for Gov. Peter Shumlin, speaking in front of Malletts Bay, declares drowned in seven feet of longer periods of time. water last year — hosted That night, Haller died June Shallow Water Blackout Awareness month. Dean and Sandy Haller, parents of Benjo Haller, look on. the ceremony last month. from a condition called PHOTO | COLIN FLANDERS Haller was a familiar shallow water blackout. figure in Mallets Bay. After Shallow water enrolling in sailing lessons blackout is an underwater dioxide levels, the brain occurs when a swimmer’s at the International Sailing faint triggered by a lack Benjo Haller spent summers working with the International fails to alert the swimmer carbon dioxide levels Center in the summer of oxygen to the brain. Sailing Center in Malletts Bay. He was an experienced to surface, the body loses between sixth and seventh Simply holding one’s breath drop due to intentional swimmer and sailor who drowned after experiencing shallow consciousness and without hyperventilation or grade, he would go on to and going underwater, water blackout while practicing holding his breath under water. immediate intervention, work at the center every physical exertion such as however, does not cause the He is pictured here with his beloved dog, Buddy. the victim will quickly summer thereafter. intense swimming. Due condition. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED drown. Haller became close to the already low carbon Shallow water blackout Dean Haller, president of the foundation and Benjamin’s father, has since made it his mission to spread awareness of the danger shallow water blackout poses. “Everyone is at risk. There is a perception that only elite swimmers and free divers succumb to shallow water blackout. It’s simply not true,” Haller said in a press release. “Kids and adults are all at risk. Even kids who have been running around and playing can drop their carbon dioxide level enough to pass out during brief dives.” Proper supervision is key in preventing such tragedies, according to the foundation. Lifeguards and aquatics professionals must recognize the signs of the condition, while parents are encouraged to teach their children to avoid breath-holding games and competitions. Over the last five years, nearly 20 people have drowned in Vermont, according to Betsy Terry, executive director of Vermont Recreation and Parks Association. Other speakers included Tracy Dolan, deputy commissioner of the Vermont Department of Health and Mary Burns, CEO of the Greater Burlington YMCA. Shumlin said that June is the “ideal month for this designation as the summer swimming season begins throughout our great state.” He went on to speak briefly of the Live Like Benjo Foundation, stating they are “committed to working with Vermont Residents of Vermont and northern New York take heart. Should you ever need cardiovascular care, State agencies, schools, you have some of the best in the nation at the hospitals of The University of Vermont Health Network. and all swimming facilities Working together, we are able to diagnose and prescribe treatment plans informed by the very latest wand swimmers to raise awareness about the causes advances in cardiovascular medicine, giving you access to the right care, closer to home. Experience the of shallow water blackout.” difference the heart and science of medicine can make. To learn more or to schedule an appointment The foundation, which with a heart specialist visit UVMHealth.org/Heart or call (844) UVM-HEART. refers to Malletts Bay as its unofficial home, described its three-part mission: increasing awareness of shallow water blackout, ending deaths related to the condition and supporting sailing instruction for Vermont youth “who would not otherwise get the opportunity to love sailing the way Benjo did,” Haller said. University of Vermont Medical Center The last distinction is an important one, for the Central Vermont Medical Center foundation wishes to make Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital clear their intention is not to keep people out of Elizabethtown Community Hospital the water, Haller said. He went on to highlight six scholarships the foundation aims to provide in honor of Benjamin. “Benjo loved the water. Our mission includes getting more people on the water. It’s about doing it safely through awareness, UVMHealth.org/Heart or (844) UVM-HEART training and proper supervision,” Haller said.

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

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GARDEN from page 1a

Grant Program. “I’ve been really promoting the program to take advantage of it as much as we can,” Watts said. “We don’t know whether GlobalFoundries will have anything remotely like this.” Like reportedly all IBM-Essex employees, Watts has been offered a similar job with GlobalFoundries once the transition is complete. Many, like Watts, have decided to retire from IBM before starting with GlobalFoundries. That will avail them of a host of retirement benefits, including access to the Community Grant Program. But the number of grants secured in Essex is sure to decrease. It’s more difficult to organize retirees than coworkers, Watts predicted. Plus, there will be fewer of them than the roughly 4,000 people IBM currently employs. “We’re very grateful to IBM for everything they’ve done for the community over the years. They have been so generous,” said Mansfield Place Executive Director Cathy Williams, a native of Essex whose

father worked at IBM. Watts has volunteered at Mansfield Place since his mother moved in. He counted his hours at Mansfield as verification of his commitment in his application for $2,000 for the garden beds. The original thought was to create a computer lab, he said. But at a resident meeting it was determined that people who desire computers already own them and that more people would enjoy a garden. “Gardening is a good topic of conversation. A lot of people have experience with it,” said Diane McDowell, Mansfield Place’s life enrichment director. “We have been talking a lot about it, and now we are seeing it in action. We are excited.” Several residents sat in the shade on the back porch watching the garden beds come together. The IBM volunteers constructed the raised beds and placed soil. The Mansfield Place gardening club plans to raise herbs and flowers, McDowell said.

IBM’s Andy Watts, front, has volunteered at Mansfield Place in Essex since his mother moved into the facility when it opened last August. OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY

HYSKO from page 1a

excited to move the library forward.” A graduate of Simmons College in Boston with a master’s degree in library and information science, Hysko was director of a library in Westbrook, Maine, before arriving at Brownell. She has developed a particular focus on digital content and using technology to enhance

library services. Hysko is the president of the Green Mountain Library Consortium, which helps libraries throughout the state share materials and offer downloadable audio and electronic books (see www. listenupvermont.org for more). One of her efforts as assistant library director

was to upgrade Brownell’s computer hardware and improve its back-end network. Over the past year as interim director, she moved the library’s computer lab closer to the front desk, where patrons are better able to get help from library staff. The move freed the bottom floor to be a quieter reading

and work area. “Wendy is an exceptional librarian and is technologically current,” Scheidel said in a press release. “She is a successful manager with the leadership skills necessary to ensure a bright future for the Brownell Library.”

QUESTIONS from page 1a

Glory Reinstein

school. Now she shares that story with new students every year. Why She Chose Essex: “I had no good reason to leave North Country,” she said, where she had taught for 16 years after previously working for six years at Lamoille Valley. She just wanted to shake things up. In 1999, she had two nearly grown kids, and was getting “good vibes” from her interviews at Essex High School. That, and her good friend and former EHS guidance counselor Barbara Sheperd, urged her to come. Favorite Thing About Teaching: “It’s cool to see the growth” from timid freshmen, at first, to seniors. “Now they’ve got this big, beautiful voice.” Career Goal: “I want to make great musicians out of my kids, not just great singers. I think that comes from my instrumental training. Consequently, we do well at All States, because I take time to teach them music. It’s not just, ‘We have to learn these songs for the next concert,’ it’s way more than that.”

go hoarse because they’re only singing in class,” she said. Also, she thinks her original training, as an instrumentalist and band instructor, instilled in her the ANSWERS SEVEN QUESTIONS: value of learning to read music — from an educational standpoint. “I think because I was trained instrumentally that The Best Moments? “When the singers are executing was a really good thing for my singers. I feel learning a song almost perfectly, or perfectly. You have those the basics of rhythm and sight-singing, besides vocal moments where [you think] ‘Wow, that really gelled.’ technique, is really important.” I’ll have moments where I say, ‘Oh I just got a chill!’ … everything clicked. And you have those moments in Favorite Music (Off-Duty): “I mean, I like just about concerts too, but I think they sometimes tend to happen anything, really. But, I find myself listening to the Point, more in rehearsal. In concert you’re so focused. WNCS, or independent singer-songwriters…When my “Our last concert I was a little emotional, but there kids where growing up they were drawn to people like were moments were it just clicked, and it was just Tori Amos, Sarah McLaughlin, so I listened to a lot of beautiful. The groups, the group songs, senior solos. I that kind of music because of them. And then my son, remember just being really proud.” [Gregory Douglass], became a full-time singer/songwriter, and I was sort of helping him with his career. Which sort Secrets to Her Success: Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont, where she’s an assistant conductor and chorus of melded into my side business, promoting Vermont member, is what Reinstein credits with keeping her in songwriters to produce music for film and television. tune without losing her voice teaching over the years. “I For more information on Reinstein’s effort, visit www. think it’s kept my voice in shape. I think a lot of teachers MalletsBayMusic.com.

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Opinion Perspective

Letters to the Editor

Conservation goals for Town Plan By JAYSEN DICKINSON, MATTHEW GRAF AND DARREN SCHIBLER Greetings from the Essex Conservation Committee! We hope that this new quarterly column will keep residents informed of our work, upcoming events and tips for conservation. This year, Essex has been preparing to update the Town Plan, a document that includes geographic and demographic information as well as goals for the next 5-10 years, broken down by a few categories. The committee has designated six goals for the 2016 Town Plan. 1. Start a conservation fund. Many Vermont towns have modest funding set aside for acquiring public land, completing restoration projects or managing invasive species. We’ll address this topic in depth in a future column. 2. Start an invasive species management/control program. On the tails of terrestrial plant invasions including honeysuckle, wild parsnip, and Eurasian water-milfoil, emerald ash borer and other invasive pests may soon arrive in Vermont and threaten a large portion of publicly and privately owned trees. In response, the committee will soon begin work on a comprehensive invasive management plan. 3. Update the Street Tree Survey and partner with Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee for a comprehensive town/village survey. This year the committee hopes to inventory susceptible street trees and start a reserve fund to protect and/or replace infested trees, which will support invasive species management efforts and provide a baseline for improving urban forest health. 4. Increase public education and outreach related to conservation/environmental issues in Essex, potentially through field walks, seminars or tabling at events. 5. Improve stormwater quality through ongoing collaboration with the Public Works Department, state conservation staff and non-profit organizations. 6. 6. Implement the Scenic Resource Overlay District, an alternative to conservation subdivision regulations that will encourage development while maintaining aesthetically-pleasing landscapes. If you have any comments on these goals, or think that we’ve missed something important, we want to hear from you! Public comments may be submitted at Conservation Committee meetings the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the town offices or at Planning Commission meetings every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. You can also contact Town Planner Greg Duggan by e-mail at gduggan@essex.org or by phone at 878-1343. Another current topic of the committee is “current use” — Vermont’s use value appraisal This year the program. The program can save landowners up to 90 percent committee hopes to on their property taxes for keeping their land in forestry or inventory susceptible agricultural production instead of developing it. We are hosting street trees and start a a tour with the Chittenden County forester with Vermont reserve fund Forests, Parks and Recreation for a discussion about enrollment in to protect and/or Vermont’s Current Use Program. about eligibility, applying replace infested trees, Learn and responsibilities once enrolled in the program. We will walk which will support through a recent harvest on land enrolled in the program, discuss invasive species forest management and have time to answer questions management efforts ample about your own land. The tour will take place on and provide a baseline Saturday, June 6 at 9 a.m. at 34 Pettingill Rd. Meet in the field on for improving urban the south side of the road. There are two open seats on forest health. the Conservation Committee for someone passionate about nature and conservation. Our mission is to inventory and study the natural, historic, educational, cultural, scientific, architectural or archaeological resources of the town in which the public has an interest. We also advise the Selectboard and Planning Commission on matters relating to the public understanding of local natural resources and conservation needs, development applications and acquisition of lands involving the above resources. The committee is composed of five residents of Essex and is appointed by the Selectboard for three-year terms. If you are interested, contact Town Planner Greg Duggan at gduggan@ essex.org or by phone at 878-1343. Thanks for reading, Essex! Jaysen Dickinson, Matthew Graf and Darren Schibler are members of the Essex Conservation Committee.

Beverages at the market Many thanks to The Essex Reporter for the mention in the article about the upcoming Five Corners Farmers’ Market. The Summit Street PTO is excited to be running an iced tea (and sometimes lemonade depending on the presence of another vendor) stand at the market to raise money for the Summit Street Community Natural Playground at Summit Street School. Please look for us at the market on the following dates: June 5, 12; July 17, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; and Oct. 2. We will also be gratefully receiving financial donations and selling raffle tickets for a gorgeous quilt (kindly donated by local quilters). Photos will be available. And a huge thanks to our season sponsor, the local law firm Bergeron Paradis Fitzpatrick, who have generously made it possible for us to get up and running. See you at the Market!

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Vaccinations worth risk Ron Coppola wrote a letter in last week’s edition (“Free from medical tyranny”) suggesting vaccinations are unsafe. No medical treatment is completely safe. With anything, we must consider the risk/benefit equation, which for vaccinations is very high in favor of vaccinations.

By ANGELO LYNN Here’s why I’m standing with Sen. Bernie Sanders in his run for the presidential Democratic nomination and why it’s smart politics for other Vermonters — and moderate to liberal voters everywhere — to support him as well: He’s talking about the right issues; fundamentally, he’s right; he won’t be beholden to special interests; his presence in the race will force the Democratic Party to discuss income disparity — a crucial touchstone issue that without Bernie in the race would likely be silenced; and while he is prone to impassioned ranting to make his points, you’ll know precisely where he stands; as a bonus, he’s not likely to be the subject of scandal. That’s a good enough start to give Sen. Sanders the opportunity to see if his approach to the issues connects with the rest of the country. What Vermonters, in particular, can’t do is play Bernie’s candidacy both ways. We can’t say we love him, believe in him, agree with him, but then support someone else. If you believe in what he stands for — reducing income and wealth disparity, restoring the nation’s middle class, providing health care to all, providing a low-cost or free college tuition, reversing climate change, ensuring adequate Medicare and Social Security to all seniors, fighting for campaign finance reform, creating jobs by rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, reforming Wall Street, and keeping this country out of unnecessary wars while being smart to defend our national security interests — then be willing to support him in his race for the party’s nomination. He also made it easy for Democrats to throw their support behind him. By running within the Democratic Party, he won’t play the role of a spoiler and split the liberal vote. If his candidacy doesn’t sway the national interest he needs to win the presidency by the 2016 Super Tuesday primaries on March 1, then Bernie will likely bow out of the primary, toss his support to the front-runner (most likely Hillary Clinton) and the party can unite, while

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Those of us living in a wealthy, modern, first-world country have little to no experience with diseases like measles, polio, smallpox and pertussis. These diseases and more are either highly contained or eradicated due to the use of vaccines. I’m sure you are familiar with the term “herd immunity”. Vaccines work when we have enough people with the ability to resist diseases and thus prevent the spread, particularly to those who are not able to be vaccinated due to medical issues or age. Adults, for example, may contract pertussis and fight it off like a bad cold but pass it off to an infant who is too young to be vaccinated against it. I read a story of a 4-month-old that literally coughed itself to death. If there were a slight risk of vaccinations causing autism (and there is no such risk) it would be far less than that taken by rejecting vaccinations and being subject to many deadly diseases. As individuals we should have certain freedoms to do things that don’t impact others. Refusing vaccinations is not one of them in my opinion. Doing so puts the rest of the community in danger. I do not want my kids exposed to vaccinepreventable diseases because others refuse to take on a very small risk. Mr. Coppola suggested our elected officials are not doing a good job listening, having a conscience, evaluating, etc. I can tell you that I contacted our representatives before the recent vote on the philosophical exception, and they listened.

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embracing Bernie’s call to rally working class Americans by serving their interests. If just that much is accomplished, the Democratic Party will be stronger in the 2016 race against an emboldened Republican field. But for his campaign to be effective, supporters have to pledge their support wholeheartedly through those early primaries and caucuses. As of last week, the primary schedule has four caucuses and primaries before Super Tuesday: Feb. 1 caucuses in Iowa; Feb. 9 primary in New Hampshire; Feb. 20 primary in South Carolina; and Feb. 23 caucuses in Nevada (dates can still change, but that’s as of May 15). A week later, on March 1, Vermonters have their primary along with primaries in Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and North Carolina, and caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota. He doesn’t need to win Iowa or any of these first four races to be in the running. If he beats expectations in Iowa (which are PHOTO | ANGELO LYNN low right now), that will give him momentum into the New Hampshire primary, where his name recognition is high. South Carolina would be tough, though his populist message could work well among African-Americans and middleclass workers, and the caucuses in Nevada favor the most impassioned wing of the party. It’s a long shot that Bernie would win any of those races, but if he can stay close, his message stays alive through Super Tuesday and as far as Americans will take him thereafter. By then his message will have been heard, and the people will decide. But Vermonters of every persuasion need to boldly rally behind him with the confidence that what he is saying is the right direction this country should go. It is not a political calculation of whether he will win, but rather that what he stands for is what’s best for the country. Sen. Sanders is 73, older than any other candidate to run for the presidency in a first term. It’s clear his motivation is to affect the national conversation, and to follow through on issues in which he sincerely believes. It’s also important to note that we, and most likely many other supporters, don’t agree with all of his proposals or solutions. That’s OK; what’s important is that he’s tackling the right issues and his proposed outcomes are where we, as a nation, need to be. In an interview with Mother Jones magazine last year, Sanders was upfront about his intentions: “Let’s be clear: Nobody, certainly not me, has any magical solution. It may well be that the rich will win big-time. It may be that the billionaire class is so powerful in terms of their control of the economy, the political process, and the media that they will not be beat. But what I will also tell you is that I have four kids and seven grandchildren whom I love very much. I am going to do my best to try to create a country in which children are not living in poverty, in which kids can go to college, in which old people have health care. Will I succeed? I can’t guarantee you that, but I can tell you that from a human point of view it is better to show up than to give up.” More Americans need to believe as much, and get involved. One way to do that is support Sanders’ candidacy and believe they can make a difference. They can. Bernie has. Let’s give him a chance to let his message resonate across the land. Angelo S. Lynn is publisher of the Addison Independent and co-owner of Lynn Publications, which owns The Essex Reporter and The Colchester Sun.

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Essex Junction Senior Center

Achievements LOCAL COLLEGE GRADUATES Kerry Lynne Svarczkopf, daughter of James and Susan Svarczkopf of Essex Junction, graduated with high honors, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in the dual major of elementary and special education from Providence College. Andrew Dean of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing from Susquehanna University. Lucas Scharf of Essex Junction received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Marist College.

Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science in education degree in secondary education English from the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. Kyle Peckham of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training education from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont.

Sarah Flaherty of Essex received a BS in Kin:PhysEd Pedagogy with honors from the University of New Hampshire. Taylor Scheps of Essex Junction received a Bachelor of Arts in Cmn: Business Applications from the University of New Hampshire. Tempest L. Cameron of Essex Junction received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in digital arts & sciences, mathematics minor from Clarkson University. Kristopher M. Saladin of Essex Junction received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University. Kaitlyn Blunt of Essex Junction graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Justin Pinard of Essex graduated with honors and received Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. Justin Banos of Essex Junction received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from ColbySawyer College. CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Essex Junction residents Matthew Payne, Patrick Langley, Amy Quaglietta, Stacie Gabert, Andrea McGregor, Danielle Ring, Emily Zelko, Judy Feierstein, Matthew Croto, Alex Girelli, Benjamin Ross, JoyLee Flahive, Kelsea Smith and Taylor Corey graduated from Champlain College. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Boston;Red Rock Mechanical;B22979;5.41x7 (15Sp-B5)

Laurel Robbins of Essex Junction graduated with a Master of Social Work degree in social work from the Graduate College at the University of Vermont.

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Paul Bianchi of Essex Junction received a BS in RMP: Program Administration from the University of New Hampshire.

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Caitlin Safford of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and International Development from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Vermont.

TO ALL OUR ACHIEVERS!

Alysha Clark of Essex Junction received a Bachelor of Science in biology with honors from the University of New Hampshire.

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from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont.

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Charles Legge of Essex Junction received a Bachelor of Science in physical education from Lyndon State College.

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Christina Yu of Essex Junction graduated with honors and received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Vermont. Carter Lincoln of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in community and international development from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Vermont. Joseph Jackman of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular genetics from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Vermont. Thomas Jackman of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the School of Business Administration at the University of Vermont. Gabriel Morey of Essex Junction graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in medicine from the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Kathleen Bamford of Essex Junction graduated with a Master of Science degree in natural resources from the graduate college at the University of Vermont. Natalie Coffman of Essex Junction graduated with a Master of Arts degree in history from the Graduate College at the University of Vermont. Jonathan Hedges of Essex Junction graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in medicine from the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Elias Schoen of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont. Varpilah Chase of Essex graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics

Inessa Manuelyan of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont.

Fang Jiang of Essex Junction graduated with a Master of Accountancy degree in accounting from the graduate college at the University of Vermont. Noah Pfister of Essex Junction graduated with a Master of Science degree in mathematics from the Graduate College at the University of Vermont. Andrew Lenz of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont. Cory Arcovitch of Essex Junction graduated with honors, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont. Maria Menard of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Alternate Track - VT RN from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont. Amanda Liguori of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Elementary Education K-6 from the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. Taylor Barry of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Elementary Education K-6 from the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. Alex Corredera of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Vermont.

We were delighted to a picnic, sightseeing, walk welcome the community or swim and admire the to our annual Open House yachts in the marina. $10 at the Senior Center includes transportation, during the Memorial Day ferry ride, lemonade, and Essex Junction festivities. Many thanks a stop for a creemee. Bring Senior Center to Anne-Marie Dennis, your own picnic lunch Cathy Burke, Connie or purchase lunch from Marshall, Brenda Rathe, the snack bar. Be sure to Mary Whitten, and Lou bring your Green Mountain Passport for Ann Pioli. free entrance to the state parks or be Our annual membership meeting prepared to pay admission to both parks. is June 8 at noon, and we encourage Leave the Center at 10:30 a.m.and return all members to participate. The slate about 3:30 p.m.. Contact Lou Ann Pioli at of officers nominated for next year 876-5087 for reservations. The rain date includes: President, Peggy Pearson; is June 29. Co-Vice Presidents, Linda Himelstein To celebrate Independence Day, and Carl Houghton; Secretary, Sandi come to the ice cream social July 3 at McGowan and Treasurer, Karen Miller. 2 p.m. It’s free for members and $3 for Nominations from the floor are also non-members. Thanks Carl Houghton encouraged. at Sam’s Scoop Shop/Maplehurst Florist On June 12 at noon, enjoy our for donating the ice cream. There will be monthly soup and sandwich lunch. Bring plenty of toppings to make your favorite your own sandwich. Soup and birthday sundae. Yum! cake are provided for $1 for members and There are only six seats left for a $2 for non-members. Bring a friend! trip to New Hampshire to see a play at Sherry Marcoux leads the Geneaology the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Ride a Group Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30. luxury coach to enjoy the comedy, Table The Book Club meets Thursday, Manners. Transportation, tickets, and June 18 to discuss “Dead Wake” by lunch are $67 for members and $75 for Erik Larson from 10:30-11:30 a.m. New non-members. members are welcome. Mark your calendar for Saturday Do you have your Green Mountain Aug. 8, and come to a luau. We begin Passport yet? If you’re a veteran or a with a potluck at noon followed by a fun Vermont citizen 62 years or older, run (don’t walk) to your town clerk’s office for afternoon. Everyone gets a lei. Wear your grass skirt or Hawaiian shirt and your Green Mountain Passport and get be prepared to do the limbo. Enjoy some your lifetime free admission to any state park. You’ll need it for an exciting day on island music, relax, and try the hula. It’s free if you bring a dish to share and the lake with us. $5 otherwise. This is a joint event for On June 25, we’re taking a van to Kamp Kill Kare State Park in St. Albans, members of the Senior Center and Essex Senior Citizens. The senior van runs that where we board the Island Runner for a day, and we hope everyone comes. short ferry ride to Burton Island. Enjoy

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Anyone 50 years of age or older is welcome at the Essex Junction Senior Center. Located at the Five Corners between the fire station and the Brownell Library, the Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 876-5087 or visit essexvtseniors.org. To make a reservation for the Senior Van call 878-6940. Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. Tanner Palin of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont. Colby Nadeau of Essex Junction graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree in Statistics from the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont. Jacob McGinnis of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from

the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont. Leah Murdock of Essex Junction graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Physical Therapy from the Graduate College at the University of Vermont. Leah Conchieri of Essex Junction graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Physical Therapy from the Graduate College at the University of Vermont. Nichole Hathaway of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont. Craig Pastel of Essex graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts and Bach-

elor of Science degree in Economics from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont. Erin Storck of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the College of Arts andSciences at the University of Vermont. Christina Tiemann of Essex Junction graduated with a Master of Education degree in Special Education from the Graduate College at the University of Vermont. Nicole Redmond of Essex Junction graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont.

The Essex Reporter does its best to publish achievements within a month of receiving the notice; however, due to volume it can take longer. We appreciate your patience. If you have questions, feel free to contact us at 878-5282.

Ashley Laurent of Essex Junction graduated with a Master of Science for Teachers degree in mathematics from the graduate college at the University of Vermont. Brian Hofmann of Essex

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C alendar 4 Thursday ANNUAL CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP SHOW

Community Soup and Bread Supper. The

Covenant Community Church will be hosting its monthly soup and bread supper. Eat in or takeout options available. Stay to eat with family and friends or pick up to take home. There will be a variety of soups, breads and a sweet dessert. Covenant Community Church, Essex/Jericho line, 4:30-7 p.m. Donations accepted. Contact Pastor Peter: 879-4313.

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Postage stamps, old letters, post cards, accessories and more. Dealers will be available to evaluate and buy. Sponsored by the Chittenden County Stamp Club. Free and open to the public. Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 872-5732.

Football Registration. Essex Youth Football

will be holding its registration for the 2015 season. All players that are new to the program must have a copy of their birth certificate to register. The season starts on Aug.10. $100 Grades 5-8 in the tackle program. $60 Grades 2-4 in the flag program. Essex Junction Recreation and Parks Building, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Information: www.essexyouthfootball. com or essexyouthfootball@gmail.com

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- (Fundamentalindependent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH- Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, 878-7107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30a.m. www.cmcvermont.org THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction - All Welcome! Sacrament Meeting - Sundays at 10 AM. Come learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s awesome! Family History Center - Sundays 1 - 3 PM, Thursday 7 - 9 PM. Come find your ancestry! The FHC has website resources (such as www.familysearch.org), including free access to ancestry.com, microfiche and microfilm readers, and a staff of capable genealogists. For more info, call 802-879-9142, email essexwardvt@ gmail.com, or check out www.mormon.org DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www.daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail. com Sunday Service at 10:30am Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney

Forza Samurai Sword Workout. Sculpt lean

muscles and gain mental focus when performing basic strikes with wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Contact: 578-9243.

Trivia Mania. Nectar’s presents Trivia Mania,

a pub-style trivia game. Questions are displayed on the TVs and are read aloud. Categories range from pop culture, history, science, literature and more. Entertainment provided by Top Hat DJs. All ages. Nectar’s, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 658-4771.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX - UCC, A Welcoming Community, Accepting and Serving All in the Spirit of Christ. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org ; Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Associate Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer. Summer Worship One Service 9 am, June 7 – August 30. Communion: first Sunday of every month. School Year Sunday School. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups, 5th/6th Grade Youth Group. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes Senior Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction. 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH, Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule, Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00am - St. Lawrence, 11:00am - Holy Family, 7:30pm - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page http://www.hfslvt.org.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, 8785997 - Administrator: Rev. Charles Ranges. Masses: Saturday 4:30 pm and Sunday 9:30 am. Confessions: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:00 pm or please call 878-5331 for an appointment. ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH - 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Father Charles R. Danielson, Parish Priest. Weekend Masses: Saturday-4:30 p.m., Sunday-8:30. Daily Masses: Check with www. stthomasvt.com or call 899-4632.

Friday Church will be holding a shoe drive. The church will be collecting gently used shoes including men’s, women’s, and children’s athletic shoes and cleats; dress shoes, casual shoes, low heels and sandals. No high heel shoes, flip-flops, Crocs or damaged or worn-out shoes. Donated shoes will be for reuse in Africa. Do not leave bags outside the doors. Runs through June 6. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact Elizabeth: 878-5923.

Saturday

Book, Plant, and Bake Sale. The Essex

Free Library will be holding its annual Book, Plant, and Bake Sale. The sale is sponsored by “Friends of the Essex Free Library.” Proceeds will be use to fund the summer reading program. Essex Free Library, Essex. Books, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Aphasia Choir in Concert. The UVM

Medical Center in honor of National Aphasia Awareness Month will be sponsoring a concert by The Aphasia Choir. Members of the choir have trouble talking due aphasia, but are able to sing because the non-damaged hemispheres of their brains mediate music. Members of the choir come from all over Chittenden County. Reception to follow the concert. Living Hope Christian Church, Williston, 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Information: 847-3639 or karen. leary@uvmhealth.org.

Rummage and Bake Sale. The Malletts Bay

Congregational Church, UCC will present an old fashioned rummage and bake sale. Among the items for sale are books, clothing, linens, toys, games, puzzles, plants and fancy baked goods. Malletts Bay Congregational Church, Colchester, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Sunday

Tuesday

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. The Champlain Valley

Prostate Cancer Support Group will be hosting its monthly meeting. The meeting is open for spouses, partners, men newly diagnosed, men dealing with recurrent prostate cancer, men dealing with the side affects of treatment, and men who have been successfully treated for the disease. Hope Lodge, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact Mary: 274-4990 or vmary@aol.com.

Wednesday

Pub Style Trivia. Join other teams of fellow

trivia buffs in a battle of the brains with Top Hat Entertainment. Seven rounds of fast paced trivia with prizes awarded. Let the inner geek surface. Cody’s Irish Pub, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Information: www. facebook.com/pages/Codys-Irish-Puband-Grille/

Thursday

Forza Samurai Sword Workout. Sculpt lean

muscles and gain mental focus when performing basic strikes with wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Contact: 578-9243.

Trivia Mania. Nectar’s presents Trivia Mania, a pub-style trivia game. Questions are displayed on the TVs and are read aloud. Categories range from pop culture, history, science, literature and more. Entertainment provided by Top Hat DJs. All ages. Nectar’s, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 658-4771.

Early Birders Morning Walk. Join us for

an early morning ramble in the Birds of Vermont Museum forest and meadows Walks are led by experienced birders familiar with Vermont birds. Finish the walk with bird-friendly coffee at the viewing window inside the Museum. Bring binoculars, bug spray/tick repellent and walking shoes. Early mornings are often damp with dew and boots are in order. Pre-registration is helpful but not required. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations accepted. Information: 434-2167 or museum@ birdsofvermont.org.

MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). 899-2558. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) 802-8784014 www.stjamesvt.org The Rev. Ken Hitch v office@ stjamesvt.org 8:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II (no music) 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 9:20am Adult Ed: Bible Study 10:15 am Godly Play.

hold its regular dance. Music will be provided by Brendan Taaffe and Joanne Garton. Angela de Carlis will be the caller. All are welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Shelburne Town Hall, Shelburne, 8 p.m. Beginners’ session at 7:45 p.m. $8 for adults; under 12 free. Contact: 3719492 or 343-7166. More info: www. queencitycontras.org.

Shoe Drive. The Grace United Methodist

ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 7:45 am, 9 am, 10:15 am and 11:30 am. Phone: 878-8213. www. essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 am. Service at 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 879-8304.

Contra Dance. Queen City Contras will

2nd Annual Family Day and Museum Open House. Join the Harriet Farnsworth Powell Musuem on the lawn for live entertainment, face painting, balloon dogs, checkers and museum tours. Rain location Memorial Hall. Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum, Essex, 1-4 p.m. Free to the public. Contact Eva: 879-0849.

Ongoing Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum. Open

to the public from June 7 through the second Sunday in October. The museum’s collection tells the story of Essex residents through exhibits on farm families, businesses and military veterans from the Civil War to World War II. Tours by arrangement. Hours: Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free to the public. Information: 879-0849

Five Corners Farmers’ Market. The market

features local farmers, artisans, food vendors and entertainment. 3SquaresVT (EBT) cards and debit cards accepted at the market manager’s table to buy market tokens. Through October 2. Fridays from 3:30-7:30 p.m. on Lincoln Street in Essex Junction. More info: http://5cornersfarmersmarket.com.

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group. Intersti-

Monday

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting

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

tial cystitis (IC) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, and urinary frequency/urgency. This is often misdiagnosed and mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not

alone. We are building a Vermont-based support group and welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call (802) 899-4151 for more information.

Seed Sharing. A seed-sharing table has been

set up at the Brownell Library for leftover and/or unused flower and vegetable seeds from last year or this year. Full or partial seed packets and home saved seeds are all welcome. This is a chance to share excess seeds with your neighbors. Bring your labeled seeds to the desk at the library through June 6. Brownell Library, Essex Junction. During normal library hours. Information: 343-4738.

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. Dr. Scott D. Perrapato will

answer questions about prostate cancer surgical procedures. Plus, general discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Second Tuesday of each month. Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 274-4990.

Free Yoga for Survivors. H.O.P.E. Works is

offering a free and confidential traumainformed yoga program for survivors of sexual violence. Meets on the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required to attend. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 1:30 p.m. Free. Contact: 8640555, x19 or atsarah@hopeworksvt. org.

Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their

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

Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu

of a fee, bring a non-perishable item or monetary donation for the Richmond Food Shelf. Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond, 6-7 p.m. Contact: ldiamond@uvm.edu or 318-5570.

Burlington Writers Workshop. A free writ-

ing workshop for all Vermonters. Meets every Wednesday in downtown Burlington. Free and open to the public. Participants must register at meetup.com. More info: burlingtonwritersworkshop.com.

Cell Phones For Soldiers. Local residents

can support these collection drives by donating their old cell phones at A. W. Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Essex Junction, or at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261.

Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part

harmony chorus group seeks additional women to sing in their holiday performances. Meetings are Monday nights. The Pines, Aspen Drive, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 655-2174.

Community Wellness Day. Practitioners

offer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior. Contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 870-0361.

English As A Second Language Classes. Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 8657211.

Family Support Group. Outright Vermont

holds support group meetings for family members of youth going through the process of coming out. One Sunday evening and one Wednesday morning each month at Outright Vermont. Contact: 865-9677.

Italian Conversation Group. Open to all

interested in learning/hearing the Italian language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Every

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C alendar second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 654-2536.

Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.

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

Women’s Craft Group. Inventive females work

Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts

Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth

through 5 years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 878-6715.

VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont

on artful projects. First and third Thursday of the month. Free. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 238-2291.

Essex Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meetings

are held on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. at The Essex. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill.

Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thurs-

days. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junc-

tion Senior Center, Essex, 1 p.m. Information: 876-5087.

Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings hap-

pen on the first Thursday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Information: www.essexartleague.com.

Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This confiden-

ages 50 and over at the Essex Junction Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. New players are always welcome. Free to members of EJSC, others pay $1 per day. Membership at EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age and older and is $12 per year. Contact: 876-5087 or Lpioli@essex.org.

Jazzercise Lite for 50 Plus. A fun, easy

dance and fitness class that combines dance, yoga, Pilates and strength training for all levels of fitness with instructor Kit Sayers. 10-visit punch pass can be purchased at Essex Junction Senior Center. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex Junction. Tuesdays 8-9 a.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 members, $35 non-members. Contact Lou Ann: 876-5087.

Movie Matinees. Colchester Parks and

Recreation offers movie matinees on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Popcorn and coffee will be provided.

Movies begin at 1 p.m. Free. 781 Blakely Road, Colchester. Information: 264-5640.

Newcomers Club. Newcomers Club’s orga-

nized day trips, lunches and dinners are a great way of making friends and getting acquainted with things in the community. The club meets on Wednesdays twice monthly from September to June. Contact Dana 864-0766 or Orchard 985-3870.

Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex

offers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over the age of 50. The session begins with a warm up, stretching exercises, then strength training using Hammer Strength equipment with guidance. The class ends with a relaxing stretch and cool down, and participants are welcome to use the cardio machines before or after if they wish. HammerFit Gym, Essex, Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. $5. Information: 878-0444.

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

place on the second Wednesday of all even-numbered months. The Community Justice Center provides restorative responses to crime and conflict in the greater Essex area. The Citizens Advisory Board advises the Community Justice Center on policy, direction and programming in an ongoing capacity. Community Justice Center, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact Kate: 6620001 or at kate@essexcjc.org.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Special event coming up? Tell Michael! calendar@essexreporter.com VILLAGE OF ESSEX JUNCTION Volunteer Opportunities The Village Trustees are looking for citizen volunteers for the following: - Essex Junction Planning Commission - Essex Junction Zoning Board of Adjustment - Bike/Walk Advisory Committee - Tree Advisory Committee Details are available on the Village of Essex Junction website at www.essexjunction.org. Any interested Village resident may submit a letter of interest to the Municipal Manager, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, VT 05452, by June 15, 2015 or email admin@essexjunction.org. Interviews are expected to be held at the June 23rd Trustees meeting. Essex Community Historical Society & Harriet Farnsworth Historical Museum

2nd Annual Family Day & Open House Offering live music, face painting, weaving demonstration, museum tour & balloon dogs followed by cake.

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Visit the Farmers’ Market. Walk with us from the library to Five Corners Farmers Market. Visit the Power of Produce booth, where kids do a fun activity and receive a coupon to spend at the market. Meet at the library at 3:30. We walk over together and return at 4:30. Adults are welcome to accompany their kids. For ages 6-12. Brownell Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months-3 ½ years. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Preschool Story Time. Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 3.5-5 years. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Essex Free Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Minecraft Club. Fridays. Come show off your world building and survival skills on our XBox 360. Play and discuss with fellow “minecrafters.” Snacks will be provided. Essex Free Library, 3-5 p.m. Rock, Roll and Read Story Time. Fridays. Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. All ages. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Drop-in Story Time for Kids of All Ages. Twice a month on Fridays. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes. No registration required. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m.

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Not politics as usual in Underhill By PHYL NEWBECK For The Essex Reporter

It’s been one of the strangest political seasons anyone in Underhill can remember, with a prolonged and unusual select board race. It started in a conventional manner. Seth Friedman decided not to run for re-election, leaving an open seat on the board. Peter Duval and Kevin Tarrant gathered sufficient signatures to place their names on the ballot, and the first twist occurred when Duval petitioned to have his name removed so he could mount a write-in campaign instead. A pilot for United Airlines and a former fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force, Tarrant moved to Underhill in 2010 when he was offered a job in South Burlington teaching advanced tactics to other pilots. Bothered by the fact that he had not done any volunteer work in his new home, he ran for Select Board for reasons he described as more serviceoriented than aspirational. “I’m not jumping in saying I’m the guy you have to elect,” he said. “I just hope to help the town.” By contrast, Duval, a self-described house husband, had been involved in town government for over 25 years in three different municipalities, and was a longtime member of the Underhill Energy Committee. Duval took his name off the ballot because he wanted a vote for him to be a deliberate, informed endorsement of his platform, rather than a decision based simply on name recognition. His reason for running

“Although it was a bit nerve-racking for the candidates and a significant effort for Underhill to run a special election, it is good that we exercised our democratic process. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to serve.” Rick Heh Select Board member

was to have the town post a bond and negotiate with the two major landowners in Underhill Flats to acquire their land and conserve the parcels with the goal of creating a village commons with a park. On Town Meeting Day, voters opted for Tarrant 371 to 175. However, the previous day the 55-year-old had died of a heart attack at his home. The day after the election, his death was announced and the two remaining members of the Select Board took the statutorily prescribed steps to fill the vacancy. They posted notices in five places and received eight applications for the position. All eight were interviewed at a public hearing, after which the board went into executive session and appointed Rick Heh, a longtime Underhill volunteer.

Heh was heading out on vacation but participated in the next selectboard meeting by telephone from New Orleans. In his almost three decades in Underhill, Heh had served the town in many capacities, including 14 years on the Development Review Board (12 as chairman) and as a member of one committee that conducted a road conditions survey and another that studied whether or not to move the town garage. The IBM Advisory Engineer also serves on the Underhill Historical Society and had just finished a year and a half’s worth of work chairing the town’s 250th anniversary celebration. At the time of his appointment, he was organizing a work party to address some of the maintenance issues at School

House #5 in Underhill Center. Select board member Cliff Peterson said no decision had been made on the length of Heh’s term because a petition was being circulated to hold a special election rather than have Heh serve until the next Town Meeting Day. Outgoing select board member Seth Friedman was one of the backers of the petition. Although he agreed that Heh would be a great addition to the board, he felt strongly that the townspeople should have a say in the matter. The petition received more than enough signatures so a special election was scheduled for May 12. Although seven other people had applied to the select board for the vacant position, only one, Craig Lassiter, decided to run against Heh. Lassiter, a part-time member of the road crew, had moved to Underhill in 2000 after a 25-year career with the U.S. Army. He noted that his status as semi-retired would give him more time to meet with residents and listen to their concerns. He also felt that his lack of involvement with other groups in town meant that he had “no baggage” and was “not beholden to anyone in the community.” Heh defeated Lassiter by a twoto-one margin and is pleased to have transitioned from interim appointee to elected candidate. “Although it was a bit nerve-racking for the candidates and a significant effort for Underhill to run a special election,” he said, “it is good that we exercised our democratic process. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to serve.”

Achievements LOCAL COLLEGE GRADUATES Emma P. Oliver of Jericho received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Clarkson University.

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of Nursing and Health Sarah Wagner of Jericho Colby Main of Jericho graduated with a Master Sciences at the UniverAlexandra O’Sullivan of graduated with a Bachof Science degree in nurssity of Vermont. Jericho graduated with elor of Science in exercise ing from the graduate a Bachelor of Science in science from Saint Jo- Siobhan Mendicino of college at the University Education degree in Inseph’s College. Jericho graduated with of Vermont. dividually Designed from a Bachelor of Science decho graduated with a Andrew Lutz of Jericho CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE the College of Education gree in communication Kevin Pelletier of Jericho Bachelor of Science degraduated with a Doctor & Social Services at the Jericho residents Erica graduated with a Doctor science and disorders of Philosophy degree in gree in nutrition and food University of Vermont. Parent, Brandon of Medicine degree from from the College of NursMechanical Engineering sciences from the College Griggs, Emilie Moreau the College of Medicine from the graduate college ing and Health Sciences Danielle Allendorf, of Unof Agriculture and Life and Karly Terrio gradat the University of Verat the University of Verat the University of Verderhill graduated with Sciences at the Univeruated from Champlain mont. mont. mont. a Bachelor of Science in sity of Vermont. College. Business AdministraPaul Kiripolsky of Jericho Eric Marshall of Jericho Connor Cummings of Un- Gayle Hagen-Peter of Untion degree in Business Underhill residents Erin graduated with a Bachderhill graduated with a graduated with a Bachderhill graduated with a Administration from the Covey, Denis Poley elor of Science degree in Bachelor of Science deelor of Science degree in Master of Science degree School of Business Adand Matthew Prahl computer science from gree in community and environmental sciences in nursing from the gradministration at the Unigraduated from Chamthe College of Engineerinternational developfrom the College of Arts uate college at the University of Vermont. plain College. ing and Mathematical ment from the College of and Sciences at the University of Vermont. Sciences at the UniverAgriculture and Life Sciversity of Vermont. Eric Shand of Jericho UVM sity of Vermont. ences at the University of Gina Gordon of Jericho graduated with a BachEmily Marshall of Jericho Lauren Coon of Jericho graduated with a BachVermont. elor of Science in Busness Jocelyn Bahr of Jericho graduated with a Bachgraduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration degree graduated with a Master elor of Science degree in Jeffrey Meyer-Lorentson elor of Science degree early childhood special in Business Administraof Education degree in of Jericho graduated with neuroscience from the in human development education from the Coltion from the School of Special Education from highest honors and reCollege of Arts and Sciand family studies from lege of Education and SoBusiness Administration the Graduate College at ceived aBachelor of Sciences at the University of the College of Education cial Services at the Uniat the University of Verthe University of Verence in Mechanical EngiVermont. and Social Services at the versity of Vermont. mont. mont. neering degree from the University of Vermont. Brittney Palermo of JeriEthan Brown of Jericho College of Engineering Frank McCarthy of Jeri- Alexander Shinosky of cho graduated with a Edward Zelazny of Ungraduated with a Bacheand Mathematical SciJericho graduated with cho graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree derhill graduated with lor of Science in Mechaniences at the University of a Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science dein philosophy from the a Bachelor of Science cal Engineering degree Vermont. degree in Professional gree in Exercise and College of Arts and Scidegree in athletic trainfrom the College of EngiNursing from the College Movement Sciences from ences at the University of Gregory Daniel of Uning education from the neering and Mathematithe College of Nursing & of Nursing & Health Sciderhill graduated with a Vermont. College of Nursing and cal Sciences at the UniHealth Sciences at the ences at the University of Bachelor of Science deHealth Sciences at the Alyssa Urban of Underhill University of Vermont. versity of Vermont. Vermont. gree in Environmental University of Vermont. graduated with a Master Sciences from the College of Education degree in Sarah Hobart of Underhill of Agriculture and Life The Essex Reporter does its best to publish achievements within a month of receiving the Curriculum and Instrucgraduated with a Master Sciences at the Univer- notice; however, due to volume it can take longer. We appreciate your patience. If you have tion from the graduate of Education degree in sity of Vermont. questions, feel free to contact us at 878-5282. college at the University interdisciplinary studies from the graduate college

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Vermont compared to last year as well — rising from 60.1 percent to 62.8 percent — a fact that Chen said is encouraging because seniors are particularly susceptible to flu and flu-related complications. Vermont ranked 18th for flu vaccines at 65 percent. “Every Vermont senior should get vaccinated against the flu,” Chen said.

Gov. Peter Shumlin announced this week that the Vermont Health Connect system was successfully upgraded over the weekend of May 30-31. The most notable update is the so-called change of circumstance functionality, which will allow customer service staff to process requested changes more quickly. The website came down May 28 in preparation for the updates and was back online and available for customers to access their accounts by Monday morning. The system deployment took less than the 36 hours expected. A series of comprehensive verifications then began, and continue, to ensure that newly developed business processes work as expected. “I appreciate the meticulous preparation that Optum’s team and state staff put into this effort,” the governor said in a press release. “They worked around-the-clock to deploy the new system and kept downtime to a minimum. We still have work to do to ensure the Vermont Health Connect system supports the level of customer service that Vermonters deserve, but today’s successful deployment is a major step in the right direction.” Prior to this upgrade, it was necessary to enter each requested change into as many as six different databases. That process was not only time-consuming but also led to data integrity issues, caused frustration for Vermonters who were unable to see desired changes reflected on their account in a timely manner, and led to a backlog of pending change requests. As of last week, approximately 10,200 customers were waiting for service requests to be completed. The upgrades successfully deployed this weekend allow customer service staff to enter changes into one database, and then have those changes updated automatically in the others. This will greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to process a customer’s change request and will allow Vermont Health Connect staff to more quickly eliminate the backlog of pending requests. Staff processed more than 21,000 renewal service requests this winter and spring — a crucial pre-requisite to being able to pull off this weekend’s system upgrade. Staff will now be able to make account changes in a fraction of the time. The new functionality will decrease the amount of time it takes customer service staff to process changes. By Oct. 1, Vermont Health Connect will be expected to process changes that customers report by the 15th day of a month in time to be reflected on the next invoice, and changes reported in the second half of the month on one of the next two invoices.

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Susan Norton, 37, of Essex, says her art is primarily about color. The Essex High School and Savannah College of Art and Design graduate typically uses watercolor and ink when she is on assignment, however, recently she has been spending her time making sculpture with paper, assemblage and fabric. “I also do work in digital formats, collage and occasionally acrylic,” she said. Norton creates her work for a simple reason — “it makes me feel great,” she said in an interview. “Expressing oneself is a standard definition of the pursuit of selfactualization,” she explained. “I find that everyone has their ways of doing this, from woodworking to creating beautiful meals to cultivating a garden. Creativity is absolutely vital to anyone’s health and happiness. “Myself, I always found that I achieved a deep level of concentration and pleasure whenever I worked on my skills of visual communication. There have always been a lot of people around supporting me by supplying me with resources and encouragement, and I am still very motivated to work out compositions and images, solve visual puzzles.” Norton achieves this with her use of color. “Composition in eye-grabbing illustration is important and frequently based on color,” she explained. “Watercolor is very luminous and has its own way of moving on the paper – there are also many interesting things that can be done to create

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interesting and unusual textures beyond simply the effect of the paint interacting with the paper. “Exaggerating shapes and making bold lines can have varied effects, from initiating a humorous scene to evoking an ethereal, ineffable quality. As an illustrator, my work is highly narrative, but I also enjoy attempting to tell stories of things that are perceived beyond the visual. Many of my favorite pieces illustrate the effects of music and motion, for example.” This local artist capitalizes on the natural beauty of the area and inspiration from other local artists. “People here appreciate beauty and creativity, and the talent and skills that the community possesses is very inspiring — people are happy to share their knowledge and enthusiasm.” Norton counts herself lucky to remain connected to her family’s roots in Addison County, while also having access to major cities. Oh, and the best part? Skateland. “I try to go roller skating as often as possible,” she said, of the sport and exercise that has become her passion. See Susan’s work displayed at the Column-Inch Collection throughout the month of June. Drop by anytime between 9:30 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun offices at 42 Severance Green, Unit 108, Colchester. Or view her work on the online gallery at www.essexreporter.com/cic or www.colchestersun.com/cic. Editor’s note: This story originally published in the March 5 edition of The Essex Reporter & Colchester Sun.

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Hornet takes first place in high jump SPORTS SHORTS at Essex Invitational

Vermont’s biggest high school track meet of the year took place on Saturday at the Essex Invitational. All four divisions competed, with the top six in each event qualifying for the New England championships. Essex boasted one victory on the day as Sade Hankey took first place in the high jump at 5 feet 1 inch. Other top six finishers included Martin Thomas in the 800 meters; Thomas, Nate Rodrigue-Hotchkiss, Connor Knowles and Justin Barnes in the boys’ 4x400 relay; Kyle Baker, Chikelo Asanya, Jeremy Jarvis and Jacob Rigoli in the boys’ 4x100 relay; Knowles, Matt Davis, Thomas, and Peter Feehan in the boys’ 4x800 relay; Baker in the Pole Vault; Morgan Whitney, Emma Farrington, Katherine James and Charlotte Murphy in the girls’ 4x400 relay; AnneMarie Martell, James, Farrington and Murphy in the girls’ 4x800 relay; James in the 100 meters; Amanda Sinkewicz in the shot put, discus and javelin; Abigail Evans in the pole vault; and Ali Green in the triple jump. All have qualified for the 70th annual New England Interscholastic Track and Field Championships, scheduled for June 13 at Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine.

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ave goodbye to May and welcome in June. How about the strange weather shift last Saturday to Sunday to end the month! Sunny, hot and 80s to rainy, chilly and high 40s in less than 12 hours was an interesting shift. But remember, we live in Vermont. Playoffs began last week and continue this week. The first state championships of the spring takes place this week with golf, tennis and track and field, the latter on Saturday at Burlington HS. Fall sports sign-ups are Thursday.

Abigail Evans placed 3rd in the pole vault with a jump of 8’ 6 at the Essex Invitational. PHOTO | JOSH KAUFMANN

Boys’ lacrosse falls to Middlebury in tough battle from Hathaway, Hathaway converted from long range, and Hounchell made it 4-3 MIDDLEBURY — The from Jackson Donahue Middlebury Union High at 1:16. In the final 10 School boys’ lacrosse team seconds, Lounsbury stopped scored the last two goals of Quinn’s stuff attempt, and Saturday’s back-and-forth the Hornets threw long to battle with Essex, and that Brendan Gleason, and Tiger gave the Tigers a 12-11 goalie Nathan Lalonde (seven victory and — unofficially — stops) made the save. the top seed in Division I for The Hornets worked the the first time since 2002. ball well for high-percentage The 13-3 Tigers will shots in the second period begin the quest for the and took a 7-6 lead. Brendan program’s first title since Gleason made it 4-4 with an 2003 and eighth overall by over-the-shoulder, no-look hosting a quarterfinal this shot at 11:16, but the Tigers weekend, possibly against responded 16 seconds later, either No. 8 Woodstock or when Quinn fed Hounchell. No. 9 Colchester. Hathaway then made the To earn that top seed, play of the game. Lounsbury MUHS first had to get past carried a clear into Tiger Essex (10-5), projected to be territory, and Hathaway the No. 4 seed. Both teams leaped high to intercept his made a number of terrific plays, but also hurt themselves pass, raced downfield and bounced a 35-yard shot into with turnovers, the Hornets more so than the Tigers; while the vacated goal to make it 6-4 at 8:55. the Tigers where flagged for But the Tigers took eight penalties to three for penalties to stall their Essex. momentum, and the Hornets The Tigers led, 4-3, after one period, and could have led went on a 3-0 run. Vanzo scored a man-up goal at by more after winning five of 7:40 from Adams; Gleason seven draws, if not for Hornet scored a shorthanded goal in goalie Andrew Lounsbury transition, from defender Liam making four of his 14 saves in Donahue; and Gleason added the period. an unassisted goal at 1:23 to Scoring for Essex in the create the halftime score. quarter were Jordan Hines, Quinn tied the score from Brendan Gleason; Sean Vanzo, on a clever cross-crease early in the third with an unassisted man-up goal after feed from David Forbes; and a mouthguard violation, but Hines again, from Matthew Essex started winning draws Olson. and controlling the ball. Strong Bobby Ritter went solo for individual moves by Joe Galati the first Tiger score, Andrew and Forbes, the latter at 5:40, Gleason tallied out front

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Ultimate Frisbee team caps off debut season The Essex High School Ultimate Frisbee team capped off its debut season by making it through the first round of the Vermont State Ultimate Championships on Friday, defeating Bellows Falls 15-5. The Hornets fell in the second round against CVU 13-7, and lost their final two games against MMU and SB. Their record coming into the tournament was a spotless 5-0, which coach Chas Legge called a “huge accomplishment compared to the start of the year.” Senior Caleb Guziek received Second Team All-Team recognition at the tournament.

Essex Hornet Chris Nuckols dives for the Frisbee during the state championships on May 30. JOSH KAUFMANN

Brendan Gleason looks for an open teammate against BFA-St. Albans. JOSH KAUFMANN

gave the Hornets a 9-7 lead. The Tigers scored another man-up goal at 3:10 to make it 9-8, with Quinn again doing the damage from long range, with an assist from Hathaway at 2:41. Just 17 seconds later, Hounchell rolled from behind the net and stuffed a shot home. A minute after that Quinn snuck a shot into the near corner from the right side, and it was 10-9, Tigers. The Hornets’ Brendan Gleason struck for his fourth goal with 10 seconds to go in the period, however, and at 10:19 of the fourth Adams made a strong move into the slot to make it 11-10, Hornets. Soon afterward, Lalonde flashed his right foot to deny Olsen and keep it a one-goal game. Then the Tiger defense of seniors Austin Robinson,

Justin Stone and Sam Killorin and freshman Fyn Fernandez tightened up. And at 6:50, Ritter ran down the right side and turned and dished to Kaufmann, who fired a long, high shot home. At 5:54, Kaufmann, also on the right, set up Abdul Sater at about the same place, and he bounced a shot in to make it 12-11. Essex threatened late: MUHS took a 30-second penalty at 1:24 and two more penalties at 0:13.4. But Vanzo hit the post, and the Hornets could get only one shot on goal, a Hines bid that Lalonde snatched cleanly, and soon the Tigers were celebrating their No. 1 seed. The Hornets play the winner of Tuesday’s Spaulding-Brattleboro playdown at Essex on Friday.

Essex girls’ tennis ends season with loss to CVU

The Essex girls’ tennis team wrapped up a busy week Tuesday as their season concluded with a 6-1 loss to CVU in the semifinals. The Hornets’ playoff run began on May 27 as they knocked off BFA-St. Albans 5-2. Jordan Walsh, Cristina Tellez and Anna Ursiny picked up wins in singles, while the pairings of Ashley Claude and Sophia Seman, and Sarah Dyke and Sam Kershner took doubles in straight sets. The fifth-seed Hornets then faced off against fourthseed Middlebury on Friday, making easy work of the Tigers on their way to a 6-1 victory. Walsh, Rylee Wrenner, Tellez, Zoe Filan, and Ursiny swept singles, while Claude and Seman squeaked out a three-set win in No. 1 doubles. In what would turn out to be their final match of the season, Essex fell to an undefeated CVU team, with Ursiny picking up the lone win for the Hornets. Coach Dennis Langdell highlighted four seniors who helped propel the Hornets to the final four—Dyke, Seman, Tellez and Claude—while asserting that the returning players will make the Hornets very competitive next season as well. — Colin Flanders

BOYS’ LACROSSE The boys’ lacrosse team endured their toughest week of the season at 1-3 and head to the postseason 10-5. Essex beat BFA 17-11 between losses to SB 14-7 and No.1 MIDD 13-12. Against the Rebels on senior night, Brendan Gleason scored four goals, Henry Adams had one goal and three assists, Sean Vanzo had one goal and Joe Galati one goal. Andrew Lounsbury made 12 saves. Cam Nolting had three goals and three assists, Dylan Avery had three goals two assists, Kyle Murakami had three goals and three assists, Nick Liscinsky had one goal, Max Capano had three goals and Mike Blauvelt had 14 saves. Gleason scored six times versus the Bobwhites. Saturday, in their season finale against the Tigers, Gleason scored four more goals while Vanzo and Jordan Hines added two goals. Lounsbury had 12 saves. Nephew Cullen Hathaway had two goals and three assists. My math has the Hornets fourth in D-I with a first-round bye, then playing the 5-12 Bratt – CHS winner this week in the quarters. GIRLS’ LACROSSE The girls’ lacrosse team ended the regular season with a 2-1 week, pushing their record to 4-11. They edged CVU 8-7 on a Madison Corkum goal in OT. The Hornets clobbered SHS 20-10 as the offense came alive in fine fashion. They fell to MMU 1210 Friday night in their last game before playoffs. Essex stormed out to a 4-0 lead, fell behind, and then mounted a late rally just to fall short. Corkum and Jackie “Q” Quackenbush scored three goals with Anna Olsen and Lydia Palker adding two. Essex looks to be 12th in the rankings with, unofficially, a road game versus No.5 SB this week. The JVs beat the Cougars and ended the season 9-5. BASEBALL The baseball team lost their finale 8-5 to No.1 CVU and completed a 9-7 regular season. They won two of their last three and have nailed down the ninth seed in the postseason tourney. With 19 teams in D-1 and one winless school, I am not sure who or where the Hornets play in their first round match-up. The JVs lost a couple of tough one-run decisions in the minitourney Saturday. They fell to SB 9-8, then BFA 5-2 to finish the spring a solid 12-4. The JV b team was 9-2 at my last count. SOFTBALL The softball team finished up a 15-1 sparkling regular season with a 24-4 pounding of CVU. The Hornets have an identical record and stats as MAU. With 15 teams in D-1 tourney, the No.1 seed gets a playdown bye, No.2 plays CVU, and No.3 and 4 are BFA and CHS. Either way this plays out, we should have an exciting tournament. The girls played BFA-Fairfax in a scrimmage late last week to tune up for games this week. The JVs are 7-6 after a 1614 loss to the Comets, a 20-5 win over CVU and a loss to EMS. They played a seasonending tourney at MVU Monday. TRACK AND FIELD The track and field team, the athletic department, meet officials, coaches and volunteers helped run a smoother than silk Essex Invitational on Saturday. Number 12 went off like clockwork. Thanks to maintenance for their work and the E’s painted on the javelin and discus areas. This meet started as an invitational for the entire state the week before states to christen the Hornets’ new track back in 2004, and has emerged as the largest track and field meet in Vermont. It is now also known as the New England Qualifier, which takes the top 6 finishers in each event to the New England Championships. This year’s meet is sadly on graduation day, Saturday, June 6, but will be back in Saco, Maine at Thornton Academy. The lone gold medal Hornet winner was sophomore Sade Hankey who tied for 1st in the HJ with a leap of 5’ 1”.

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The rest of the Essex top 6 qualifiers include: 2nd the girls 4x400m relay team of Charlotte Murphy, Arianna Moffatt, Morgan Whitney, Katie James; Amanda Sinkewicz DISC 117’ 6”; Kyle Baker PV 13’ 6”. 3rd Abigail Evans PV 8’ 6”; Ali Green TJ 33’ 10; Sinkewicz JAV 107’ 6”; Lucy Sopchak HJ 4’ 11”; boys’ 4x800m relay Connor Knowles, Matt Davis, Martin Thomas, Peter Feehan. 4th Sinkewicz SHOT 36’ 2”; the girls’ 4x800m relay AnneMarie Martell, Katie James, Emma Farrington, Murphy. 5th Martin Thomas 800m 2:04.63; boys’ 4x400m relay Thomas, Knowles, Justin Barnes, Nate Rodrigue-

Hotchkiss. 6th James 400 62.77; boys’ 4x100m relay Baker, Jeremy Jarvis, Jacob Rigoli, Chikelo, Asanya. Other Hornets hit seasonal or person records Saturday — Justin Barnes set frosh records in the 200m and 400m; Jessica Stowe 200m/400m; Asanya 100m/200m; Whitney and Moffatt 100m; RodrigueHotchkiss 400m; Chris Irish, Jake Moran, and Alaina Mejia 1500m; Mia Vero, Marisa Minadeo, Green HH’s; Jarvis TJ/IH’s; Evans javelin; Lindsay Gleason HH/ LJ. This week the Hornets will battle the rest of D-I for the state championship. BHS has hosted the meet since the dawn of their new facility, which boasts an eight-lane track and has twice hosted the New England’s. MMU, BHS and SB will battle for the boys’ championship while St.

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GIRLS’ TENNIS The girls’ No. 5 tennis team defeated No. 12 BFA 5-2 in the playdowns. In the quarters, they stopped and upset No. 4 MIDD 6-1. It was the first. … and second playoff wins for the team in years. This week they battled No. 1 CVU on Tuesday in Hinesburg. They hope to avenge a couple of regular season losses.

GOLF The golf team placed fourth in the Northern Division Sectionals last week. Essex shot a 340 to finish fourth in the north and fifth of what looked like six teams advancing to Thursday’s states. The Hornet scores were Stuart Irwin 81, Adam Ely 85, Teagan Anderson 86 and Brody Yates 88.

BOYS’ TENNIS The boys’ tennis team won its playdown and quarterfinal matches over Stowe 5-2 and Montpelier 7-0 last week. They took their No. 4 ranking and 12-1 record to the semifinals to play No. 9 CVU with the winner moving on to the state finals. No. 7 Bellows Falls (who beat previously undefeated BFA) and SB make up the 2-3

FALL SPORT SIGN-UPS Fall sports sign-ups are Thursday in assigned rooms throughout the school. Make sure you get to the right room and meeting – on time, pick up valuable sports-related information, check physical dates, and hand in your paperwork on time in August as you have all summer to complete these tasks.

MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS The NBA finals should be a treat. Not sure if I can bring myself to watch the hockey finals after my Rangers flamed out in game 7 at home vs. Tampa. SAD NOTE… Debbie Shelden passed away last week after a battle with cancer. She sent four solid student/athletes through EHS in the late 80s: Brian XC/TF, Andrew SOC/TF and twins Bridget and Phoebe SOC/BB/ SB. Services will be held in late June/early July. Birthdays this week include my son Josh and his wife Karen, nephew and CEO Ethan Bechtel, niece Sunny Lyn Rushford, Essex’ Amy Lucia Smith, Scott Slocum and belated wishes to junior hurdler/jumper/captain and all-star Hoagies employee… Madison Stephenson.

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The Essex Reporter • June 4, 2015

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This Week: General

By leah kelleher Grade 10, Essex High School It begins with blackness, shadows delicately dancing as if to the melody of a harmonica. A touch of cinnamon, crimson and pearly blue appear, commencing the final act. Water ripples and the smooth waves form lizard hide and crinkle with every movement. Sugar floats in the April breeze yet it does not tickle my nose as I breathe. I imagine another life, speaking in tongues unknown, tiptoeing on cobble stone, sipping bitter brews and chewing on bliss. I am here now, and I can hardly soak up the subdued saxophone in the distance and the cool metal seat I rest my palms on. I search the sky, a navy canvas that bears the shining of souls, and then peer back down to the murky waters and to a curious countenance.

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EMS The Adventurers team researched the history of Essex by interviewing several community members and visiting our town’s museum. We also read stories and articles about the history of Essex. Together, with this information, we wrote a historical fiction book entitled, “Back to the Past.” It is a story about the adventures of Bob as he travels back to 1921 in Essex. Our story can be found as a story walk at Indian Brook Reservoir. We hope you all have as much fun reading it as we did writing it!

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Fleming Flyer Placement letters for students transitioning into fourth and fifth grade were mailed home last Friday. A major objective of the placement team process is to develop balanced classes across multiple variables. Please let the school know of any students who will be moving out of district and who will not be attending Fleming School next year. Contact the school office and provide written notice if your family plans to move prior to the start of next school year. This information is critical to prepare for next year. On May 29, Fleming honored service members at our school’s annual Memorial Day Assembly. This day of observance was chosen to mark the first Memorial Day of

Remembrance following the end of the Civil War in 1865, which was originally named Decoration Day. This learning assembly gave special focus to the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and those who died in this war. Students, staff and the Fleming community gathered together in remembrance to offer our thanks to service men and women and their families for their commitment to our country. We are approaching our final week of school, and it has been a great year. Our last few days are filled with field trips, fun, and final learning opportunities for our students. Some students will be challenged with putting their science and mapping knowledge to task while visiting

Mills Riverside Park or Snake Mountain, some will be learning about regional history at Shelburne Museum, and all will be provided with great opportunities to bond with their classmates and strengthen the community they have constructed over the course of this year. We hope our end-of-the-year activities provide our community with an opportunity to make memories to carry with us into next year. The last day of school for Fleming students is June 16, and it’s a full day. Students transitioning into sixth grade will be spending some time at Albert D. Lawton School, and we will all gather in assembly for a final farewell.

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Kalob Campbell, Phil Cook and Philip Olave put up one of the stories at the Indian Brook Reservoir that the students wrote about on the history of Essex. ELIZABETH PLOOF

Essex Town School District, under the guidance of Superintendent Mark Andrews, has made a commitment to support its staff in making wellness part of their lives. As part of this commitment, ETSD administrators have devoted time during professional development days for healthy activities. Offerings are created and lead by in-house staff or community volunteers and cover a broad range of interests, so there are wellness opportunities for everyone. Activities offered have included: drumming,

singing, print making, presentations on Ghana and the body and stress, crafts, line dancing, yoga, Zumba, walking, and read and relax, among others. In addition to the activities offered on Inservice days, there are after-school activities in each school building for staff to take advantage of on a pay-as-you-go basis. Founders Memorial School is currently offering Boot Camp two days a week that encompasses cardio, stretching, strength training and yoga exercises. Mats, weights, and music

are provided. A gentle yoga class is offered one time each week. Chair massages are scheduled periodically. Staff members sign up for a 15-minute massage during their lunch or free periods. Research has shown that massage at work improves productivity, morale, and reduction in stress and staff members are eager to take advantage of this offering when available to them. The Founders Wellness Committee strives to foster a healthy community that supports staff and students. Birthdays of students and staff are announced daily,

momentous occasions, such as weddings and births, are celebrated, and support is given to anyone who experiences an illness or loss. The Wellness Committee continually looks for ways to bring the staff together to foster personal interactions by hosting staff breakfasts, making homemade soups for lunch during the cold winter months, and providing salad fixings for a MakeYour-Own salad lunch. It is during these times staff can walk away from their classroom and congregate briefly with each other while enjoying healthy food. Of course, laughter is one of the best medicines and Spirit days are a popular happening. Color Week, Comfy/Cozy, Camo, Hawaiian and Crazy Hat and Shades Day are some of the most anticipated themes. Wellness is alive and well at Founders Memorial School! — Patti Diminick

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S chools The Graphic Design I students at the Center for Technology in Essex have been working hard to give new life to a handful of outdated book jackets. The Graphic Design teachers and the school library have collaborated on this kind of project for years. The library offers to the graphic design class books whose appeal may still be great, but whose book jackets are not. It has always been fascinating to see what a fresh look can do for a tired and dated book jacket. Once the project is completed in the Graphic Design studio, the re-covered books are returned to the library where they are displayed. Everyone at the high school and Center for Technology are invited to stop by, check out the new jackets and vote for their favorite cover. There will be a closing reception held on June 5 from 10:15 -11 a.m., and everyone is invited to sip sparkling cider and meet the student designers. Winning designs will then be announced. The Essex community is invited to stop in as well to see these fabulous book jacket One of the book jackets that CTE designs before they take up permanent residence students have been working on. in the EHS library as a tribute to our hard-working PHOTO CONTRIBUTED student designers, and also to you, the community.

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The Point of Schooling Mark S. Andrews Superintendent

Grant Wiggins was a highly influential educator who sparked changes in classroom practice with his “backward design” philosophy, explained in a 1998 book he co-wrote called “Understanding by Design,” that called for teachers to first set learning outcomes and then plan backwards to meet those goals. Wiggins was president of Authentic Education in Hopewell, N.J., and he consulted with school districts and state and national education departments. He was involved with some important initiatives around the world, including Ted Sizer’s Coalition of Essential Schools, the International Baccalaureate Program, and the Advanced Placement Program, as well as state reform initiatives in several states and national reforms in China, the Philippines, and Thailand. He passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26 from a heart condition. He will be sorely missed as a friend and colleague to many of us who benefitted greatly from his research, blog posts and wry commentary. Wiggins and fellow researcher, Jay McTighe, were adamant that local communities identify and categorize the long-term educational accomplishments they want their schools to achieve. More aptly stated communities need to ask the question, “What is the mission of our school system?” This question typically

generates a handful of categories such as: • Academic excellence • The development of mature habits of mind • Artistic and aesthetic development • Character — mature social, civic and ethical conduct • Health and wellness • Personal skill development and professional direction Some would argue that schools can’t have a coherent mission due to the variety of diverse external factors, values and goals at play in public education. Others would protest that individual schools should have their own mission. In Essex Town we believe that there should be one mission for the entire district. A valid mission statement summarizes in common language what an education is meant to do in helping students achieve over the long haul, in and beyond school. A mission is a commitment to a few priority results, from which some very concrete and doable practices can be put in place to help students meet these priorities. Schools should have an explicit purpose for existing, meaning no matter what we teach or what activity students are engaged in, the relationship between it and a long-term learning goal should be logical, integrated into curriculum and made transparent to students, educators and the community. The work of educators and school leaders in Essex Town is mission driven. At its best our efforts reflect a purposeful arrangement of interdependent parts and details organized around intentional work related to the outcomes we want students to achieve. Working with the end in mind guarantees that our students will receive an excellent education and be prepared for a world that is rapidly changing.

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From Principal Laurie Singer Other than our end of the year assembly, in which we will celebrate the conclusion of our “Year of Wonder,” we have one final school-wide Wonder activity. During the week of June 8, students and staff will be grouped to participate in a variety of activities at the end of each school day. Students identified their top choices of interest and will spend the last hour of each afternoon gardening, biking, playing ping pong, making fairy houses, learning about photography, playing Magic or water polo, juggling, and the list goes on and on. Each staff member will either lead or support an activity for the entire week. Please be sure to ask your student about our Week of Wonder and to check out both our website (http://www.ccsuvt. org/adl/) and ADL Twitter (@LKSinger) account for pictures. We would also welcome any volunteer help. Memorial Day Celebration: ADL held its annual Memorial Day Celebration on May 23 at 8 a.m. in the school gymnasium. The guest speaker for the morning was Col. James Spaulding, who has been in charge of the JROTC program at EHS for the past several years. His many years of military service have given him ample opportunities to work with many members of the armed forces and learn about the sacrifice so many of them and their families have made to serve our country. His words to our students were heartfelt and very meaningful. In addition, several students read essays they had written about the meaning of Memorial Day to them. Those students included seventh-graders

ADL students gather around Colonel James Spaulding, who delivered the Memorial Day address at ADL

Members of both the Essex Middle School and the ADL softball teams pose. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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The Essex Reporter • June 4, 2015

Summer program offers F ood free food to local children BUTTERSCOTCH

NO BAKE COOKIES

The Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Child Nutrition Program is excited to announce that it will sponsor a summer food program beginning on June 22, 2015. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered in Vermont by Child Nutrition Programs at the Vermont Agency of Education. Meals will be provided to all children without charge regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals are available to all children 18 years of age or younger at the following locations (no registration required):

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 4 ounce pkg. instant butterscotch pudding ¾ cups margarine 3 ½ cups of old fashioned oatmeal 1 6 ounce can evaporated Milk Directions

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MAPLE STREET POOL

21 Prospect St., Essex Junction Dates of Operation 6/228/6/2015 (closed 7/3) Breakfast Served: 9-10 a.m. Lunch Served: 11:30-12:30 p.m.

75 Maple St., Essex Junction Dates of Operation 6/22-

Combine sugar, margarine and evaporated milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 1 minute. Add the butterscotch pudding mix and oatmeal. Let cool for 5 minutes. Drop on wax paper and let set until firm.

8/21/2015 (closed 7/3) Breakfast Served: 9-10 a.m. Lunch Served: 12-1 p.m.

To view the menu for the program, visit: http://www.ccsuvt.org/support/food-services/ summer-food-program. For more information please contact Robert Clifford, CCSU Child Nutrition Program Director at 802-879-5544 or bclifford@ccsuvt.org.

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