June 9, 2016 The Essex Reporter

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June 9, 2016 • The Essex Reporter •1

The essex JUNE 9, 2016

Vol. 36, No. 23

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Primary slate announced: Q&A with House hopefuls

By CoLIN FLANDERS

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he candidate lineup for the Democratic and Republican nominations for statewide offices were made official last month for the Aug. 9 primary.

Two candidates are seeking the two available spots in the House for Essex’s

Chittenden 8-1 district: incumbent Linda Myers (R) and newcomer Betsy Dunn (D).

The Chittenden 8-3 district has a similar outlook, with incumbent Robert Bancroft (R) and newcomer John Churchman (D) seeking election.

The Essex Reporter interviewed district 8-2 candidates last week after their

candidacies were made official. This week we posed questions to districts 8-1 and 8-3.

Here are the questions: 1. How long have you lived in town, and how do you serve the community in other ways?

2. Incumbents: Why did you decide to seek office for another term? Newcomers:

Why did you decide to run for office?

3. Incumbents: What three issues still need to be addressed next session?

Newcomers: What three issues will you champion if elected?

4. How will you identify constituents’ concerns and meet their needs in the legislature?

See Q&A, page 5

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Photo by AVERY BLISS From left: Ella Skinner-Sloan and twin brothers Henry and Nathan Wu, all of Essex, were selected to play the historic Carnegie Hall this month after a nationwide search.

Young virtuosos to play Carnegie

By AVERY BLISS For The Essex Reporter This month, in the historic Carnegie Hall in New York City, middleschoolers from around the country will participate in the Middle Schools Honors Performance Series, with three coming from Essex.

Twin brothers Henry and Nathan Wu, 13, from

Essex Middle School and Ella Skinner-Sloan, 15, of Albert D. Lawton were selected to play in this series after a nationwide search for participants.

The series, held June 22-26, requires middleschoolers to audition to play in the five-day event.

The audition was a little different for each of the students.

See CARNEGIE, page 8

Photo by COLIN FLANDERS L to R: Dispatcher Peggy McCabe, Cpl. Michael Wooten and Officer Andrew Graham of the Essex Police Department are pictured in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, June 3 to support Special Olympics Vermont. Over three days, law enforcement from more than 50 agencies participated in the run, which kicks off the 2016 summer games and raises awareness about athletes with intellectual disabilities. Essex PD picked up the torch from Colchester police on Route 2A. They then ran up 2A to Lincoln Street and then Five Corners, up Pearl Street to Route 15 and past Camp Johnson before handing the torch off to Winooski PD. McCabe has run in the event since its establishment in 1984.

After wrongdoing, a chance to make amends Volunteers, victims guide restorative justice panel

Photo by JASON STARR Kelly Adams, left, and Nicki Giard-Jeter – co-chairs of the Summit Street School Natural Playground Committee – check out the playground Tuesday.

Summit School set for natural makeover

By JASoN STARR The playground at Summit Street School in Essex Junction will be transformed this summer with natural play structures in phase 2 of a community effort led by the elementary school’s parent teacher organization.

Continual fundraising and grant writing over the past several years have netted about $58,000 for the natural playground project. The first phase

took shape over the past two years. The second phase is set to begin June 15.

“We are really excited the fundraising efforts are coming to fruition, and it’s happening this summer,” said Kelly Adams, cochair of the PTo’s natural playground committee.

A climbing wall set into the hill will transition the parking lot to the main playground; a pavilion will serve as an outSee PLAYGROUND, page 16

By CoLIN FLANDERS

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hen Milton police cited Eric Gaudette for damaging a neighbor’s house while shooting at a home range, he didn’t mean to

make anyone feel unsafe, he said.

It was a crime nonetheless, resulting in a court case and probation. He was also referred to the Essex Community Justice Center to take part in its restorative justice panel.

Gaudette agreed to pay for repairs, write an apology letter and research the dangers of shooting in public areas. He also spoke with a few neighbors about the importance of gun safety.

See JUSTICE, page 3

Room to grow Female pot advocates talk business models

By MICHAELA HALNoN

Photo by MICHAELA HALNON Attendees are pictured at the second meeting of the newly established Women Grow, a national organization meant to encourage women to get involved in selling cannabis products. The group met at Lang Farm Nursery in Essex Jct. last week.

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he chalkboard sign in front of the Garden Barn at Lang Farm Nursery was, perhaps, a little ambiguous.

“Vermont Women Grow,” read the sign, situ-

ated behind a pot of light pink flowers. Just around the corner, the floral abundance continued with a sea of blossoms in vibrant colors laid out for sale.

But inside the Essex Jct. space, folks discussed See GROW, page 3

2• The Essex Reporter • June 9, 2016

local Police: Drunken driver kills woman in Essex

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A Burlington woman died last week as a result of injuries sustained by a collision caused by a drunken driver, Essex police said.

Crystal Santana, 24, was pronounced dead June 1 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, the press release said.

Santana was one of four people injured in the crash, which occurred just before 9 p.m. on May 31 on Browns River Road, or Route 128, just south of Pettingill Road, police said.

Preliminary investigation indicated Daniel LeMire, 41, of Essex was operating an ATV down the road when he turned left across the roadway and collided with two of three motorcycles. Police determined LeMire was operating under the influence and was initially cited with DUI with serious injury resulting, police said.

Last Thursday, police upped LeMire’s citation to DUI with death resulting. He was lodged on $25,000 bail, police said.

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Essex Town Fire, Essex Rescue and Vermont State Police assisted at the scene, which closed the road for several hours.

The case remains under investigation, police said.

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The 24-year-old Burlington woman was killed last week after a collision with a drunken driver in Essex.

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A pinwheel is pictured at Center for Techonology Essex, where students sold them for $1 each to raise money for Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, a state chapter of the national organization that seeks to end the generational cycle of abuse.

According to 2014 statistics from the Department for Children and Families, child abuse has decreased by 46 percent since 1990.

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JUSTICE from page 1

"It was pretty important to make the family feel a little safer in knowing that I understood what was going on,” he said.

"I don’t feel anybody learns from just having to pay a fine.”

Most crimes cause a ripple effect, touching lives far beyond just the offender. For victims, the moment of lost control can be hard to forget.

The center looks to return victims their power by giving them a chance to meet with the perpetrator and describe the crime’s impact.

The process differs from the punitive criminal justice system where, “The question is what happened, who did it and what should we do to them,” said Jill Evans, the center’s director.

Restorative justice instead asks what happened, who was harmed and how can it be repaired, Evans said.

Along with Milton, the center serves Essex, Colchester, Underhill, Jericho and Westford, with dedicated panels for the first three.

Victims can choose to participate, Evans said, while keeping them informed.

She highlighted a case involving two young boys who, after a night of drinking, sprayed graffiti on a widow’s garage where her husband used to run a business. The boys then found an axe and cut down three trees in her yard.

The woman isolated herself out of fear, believing the graffiti meant the incident was gang-related and her husband’s business was targeted. But after attending a panel, she agreed for the boy to come paint her garage.

The boy also offered to replant the trees, yet she felt there was no need. Instead, she suggested he plant trees in the community.

“Had it gone to the criminal justice system, she might have never known,” Evans said.

Karen Dolan, restorative justice specialist and panel coordinator, recalled the many times she’s called a victim about the panel. She starts by telling them she’s sorry for what they’ve been through. Her words are often met with surprise.

“They’ve never heard that before,”

ans said. “Helping to divert people out of a process you don’t ever want them ending up in, because people don’t succeed there.”

Photo by COLIN FLANDERS Volunteers and coordinators from the Essex Community Justice Center pose for a photo May 18. From left: Pete Schmalz, Susanna Weller, Karen Dolan, Jill Evans, Karen V. Holmes and Carol Smith.

Dolan said.

The restorative process Cases are referred to the program in a number of ways.

Most commonly, law enforcement, including school resource officers, refer them before charges are filed. Even if they’re cited, offenders can still be referred through the Rapid Intervention Community Court, a program run by the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s office that allows low-level criminals avoid a criminal record by attending restorative justice.

It can also be used a part of a probation sentence post-conviction.

The panel often handles retail thefts, disorderly conduct, larcenies, simple assaults, embezzlements and trespassing.

Once a case is referred, coordinators meet offenders to gauge whether they’ll engage in the process.

“They have a choice to make,” Evans said, and a vital one at that: Those refusing to take responsibility aren’t accepted.

Meetings show offenders how their

crime affected others and help come up with ways to repair the harm done.

With the spray-painted garage, reparations are obvious. In other cases, volunteers must be creative, Evans said.

She cited a recent example where a woman stole candy from a store. Caught shortly after the incident, the woman already returned the candy and wasn’t sure what else she could do.

The panel learned she had little money and stole the candy for her children for Easter. They also knew she struggled tracking her expenses, so they suggested the woman develop a budget to bring to the next panel meeting. They also brainstormed three ways to celebrate holidays without spending money and five resources to help prolong income.

Identifying a crime’s motivation helps volunteers come up with ways offenders can avoid falling back into those behaviors, Evans said.

She praised Essex police Chief Brad LaRose for the department’s efforts toward restorative justice.

“That’s some of the best work,” Ev-

Connections Carol Smith has volunteered at the center for about three years. She serves on the panel and as a member of the Circle of Support and Accountability program, which helps recently incarcerated people looking to turn their lives around.

“I’m from the Bronx, OK. I didn’t always know you could be involved,” Smith said, adding there are great rewards in helping make Essex a better place.

Pete Schmalz, who moved here 13 years ago and serves on the panel and community advisory board, cited a similar motivation. Volunteering taught him what’s going on in the community, the good and bad, he said.

It’s also shown him the pressures faced by today’s youth, making it easier to talk with his 13- and 15-year-old children.

“As a society, we recognize that people make mistakes, and they should get a second chance,” Schmalz said.

Evans admits volunteering for the panel is a big commitment. She pointed to the application process, which includes reading a book, attending an interview and observing several panels.

Yet she believes the process helps foster the center’s own little community where volunteers feel supported in their efforts.

For Schmalz, he thinks the role helps offenders see their potential by “trying to build them up to look at their life and their plan in a positive way,” he said.

He recalled one case where two boys broke into a swimming pool — something he admits he’d done as a kid.

“I can explain to them that they’re not bad kids for doing this,” he said.

“They just made a bad choice.”

Interested in joining the panel? Contact Susanna Weller at 662-0001 or email susanna@essexcjc.org for more information.

GROW from page 1

a different type of plant: marijuana.

It was the second meeting of the newly formed Vermont chapter of Women Grow, a national organization that strives to encourage women to get involved in selling cannabis products.

The 40 attendees sipped hemp infused beer and peeked into gift bags as they listened to legislators, dispensary operators and farmers talk business models, marketing techniques and legal battles.

And though the gender breakdown was close to 50/50, the advice was largely targeted toward the women in the room.

“This industry is hungry for your talents,” Maureen McNamara, founding member of the national Women Grow organization, told women in the crowd. “Every other industry is male dominated.”

With just 10 full-time employees, the national Women Grow organization relies on chapter leaders and grassroots organization to get their message out.

Currently, there are active chapters in 19 states – all of which legally permit marijuana use in at least some cases.

This local meeting, headed up by native Vermonter Mia Feroleto, featured conversations the Women Grow movement hopes to facilitate nationwide, McNamara said.

The infancy of the marijuana growing industry al-

lows women leaders to play a major role in molding a supportive workplace environment from the beginning.

It’s something that’s rarely – if ever – been done before.

The message has thrived in places like Colorado where it’s legal to grow marijuana for recreational purposes. In Vermont, though, it can be tricky to mine for female entrepreneurs without first answering one very important question: Am I going to get in trouble for doing this?

It was Heather Cardinal, an employee of Lamoille Union Bank, who wondered that just that last week. A non-smoker, she attended the meeting out of curiosity.

“How do you support this, do this, be active in this without feeling like you’re doing something wrong?”

Cardinal asked.

That’s not an uncommon fear, McNamara said.

Typical meeting attendees are pro-cannabis, but many don’t actually smoke.

“People are concerned with what others might think,” she said. “That’s why we need to bring a level of training, professionalism and a business savvy attitude to the industry.”

Emir Heco, founder of Excelerate Essex, knows a bit about this. He agreed to help host the event, hoping it would help encourage small business start-ups.

Chapter leader Feroleto said she originally chose Essex Jct. as the location for her second meeting to

reach more Burlington-area residents, but Heco said he thinks Essex offers a unique challenge to the Women Grow members.

“Coming to Essex and saying, ‘Hey, we’re going to legalize pot,’ is not going to go over well,” Heco said.

“People who can showcase how to have a business might succeed.”

McNamara suggested future business owners play to the local “vibe.” Ideas like a “bud and breakfast,” she said, would promote tourism while feeding into Vermont’s boutique market.

“Everyone here wants it legalized,” Heco told the crowd. “But the true path forward to legalization is showing business plans.”

The discussion did frequently devolve into talk of ending “prohibition,” especially focusing on a legalization bill killed by the Vermont legislature last month.

Sen. David Zuckerman (P-Hinesburg) and Rep. Samuel Young (D-Orleans-Caledonia) were featured speakers and answered questions about the process at the statehouse.

McNamara acknowledged the frustrating roadblock, but said female entrepreneurs still have work to do in the meantime.

“Don’t let that slow your roll,” McNamara said.

“You’re on the sidelines now, and we can be ready to flourish when we get the green light.”

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4• The Essex Reporter • June 9, 2016

opinion & community PersPective

Lisman’s negativity rings false

By ANGELO S. LYNN

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n a recent mailer to registered Vermont Republicans, gubernatorial candidate Bruce Lisman attacked Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, who is also running to capture the GOP primary for governor, as being too complicit in support of Democrat Gov. Peter Shumlin’s policies.

Said Lisman: “Our state’s economy ranks 49th out of all 50 states. It’s so bad that for the past 11 years, jobs and people are fleeing Vermont … Where was Phil Scott?” He continued to suggest that Vermont’s changes in its health care (which has added more than 19,00 Vermonters with insurance) has been a “disaster,” and that Gov. Shumlin’s passage of Act 46, in which school governance is being successfully consolidated in many districts across the state, is a terrible idea to which Scott also has been complicit.

Lisman apparently is running on his track record of being negative for the past six years. “Bruce Lisman has been consistent and persistent in his outspoken criticism of Gov. Shumlin’s” policies, writes campaign spokesperson Shawn Shouldice, whereas “Lt. Governor Phil Scott is a 15-year political insider who has not only stood side-byside with Gov. Shumlin, but has in some cases embraced Gov. Shumlin’s policies.”

We understand that challengers to presumptive nominees have to attack their opponents, and Lisman’s challenge that Scott has been too buddy-buddy with Gov. Shumlin could win over a few GOP voters. But Lisman’s arguments need fact checking, and his role as a state detractor should be questioned.

In Lisman’s comment that Vermont’s economy ranks 49th out of 50, for instance, he takes a statistic created by a right-leaning institution that focuses on political policy, not economics. According to Vermont Business Magazine, the above statistic comes from “2016 Rich States, Poor States.” “The lead author… of the ranking is Reagan-era economist Arthur Laffer. The report, despite its title, is not a snapshot of current economic performance, but of future expectations, based mainly on state tax policy.” New York state, by the way, is ranked 50th, which, by Lisman’s inference, would put the Empire State’s economy as the worst in the country.

That explains why well-respected Vermont economist Art Woolf’s column on Vermont’s economy this week would discredit Lisman’s dismal characterization. “There was a lot of good news in the Vermont Department of Labor’s April report on jobs, unemployment and the labor market in general,” Woolf starts off in this week’s column, then goes on to note that the unemployment rate is 3.2 percent, the lowest since May of 2001; that average wages in Vermont rose by 2.8 percent last year, while inflation was just 0.1 percent, which means, Woolf said, “that real wages, adjusting for price changes, grew by a respectable 2.7 percent.” Furthermore, Woolf notes, “Vermont employers added 800 jobs in April and employment is up 4,000 since December and 6,000 over the past 12 months. Those are very large employment gains. We have more jobs in Vermont today that we’ve ever had, and that’s pretty much been the case since the summer of 2014.”

So what’s with Lisman’s constant degradation of Vermont’s economy, and almost anything else Shumlin and his administration has done? Simple. If opponents expect to get elected, they need to portray terrible current conditions and a dire need for change.

So, voters beware: Fact check the political hype; ignore most of it. Not everything Gov. Shumlin has done in his six years in office, of course, has worked as expected. In a major overhaul of the state’s health care system, the IT portion of that proposal under Vermont Health Connect has been flawed since the get-go and remains problematic.

But whether scrapping it and the progress made under Shumlin’s health care reforms is the right approach, as Lisman proposes, should be challenged by asking Lisman to prove that his proposals would yield better results.

Vermont voters could set a higher bar for candidates by demanding positive proposals to correct current shortcomings, backed up by unassailable math to prove their case. If they can’t demonstrate their plan will provide better results, then at least voters should demand candidates not bad-mouth the state based on flawed data. That not only hurts the state’s image, it also deceives voters.

Angelo Lynn is the co-publisher of The Essex Reporter.

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Prom enchants Essex students

Essex High School juniors Lindsey Kalamasz (left) and Sarah Abeling (right) pose for a photo at the Burlington waterfront before prom, held at the ECHO Center for Lake Champlain on Saturday, May 28. This year's theme was "Midnight in Paris."

Letters tO tHe eDitOr Response to “I want more” I want more, but my more is less. Because I see, realistically, the negative aspects of growth do not mean I wish to exclude people or don’t want diversity or fear new faces in my town. I don’t fear change. I welcome it. I hope for the day when things will change and people won’t think everything is about having more. Any study of the consequences of growth, including “smart growth,” has determined that areas with faster growth have higher unemployment rates, higher rents, higher taxes and a lower standard of living than areas with slow or no growth.

“Smart growth” and “thoughtful growth” are seducers without

facts, telling us that we can keep doing what we are doing and keep growing while protecting the environment. Just putting the words “thoughtful” and “smart” in front of “growth” doesn’t change the very negative impacts of growth, traffic, water and air pollution and higher taxes. Growth does not bring tax income, as the taxes paid never are more than the cost of services.

Any study will tell you that. As to affordable housing, it is often not affordable a few years after the developer walks away with the check.

The writer of “I want more” is claiming that growth and developed land in Essex will invigorate the economy but is ignoring the facts of two decades of growth and boxy high rise buildings in Essex accompanied by spiraling taxes,

rising water and sewer costs and storm water expenses. Just compare your taxes and water bills now to what they were 10 or 20 years ago, and you will see clearly what “smart growth” has brought you.

When I look at the tinker toy Essex Town Center and the giant claustrophobic wall of buildings in the village, I see no thoughtful growth.

As to coffee shops and restaurants and flower shops, I recall we had a nice, local ones that the CVS chain ousted. We now are expecting a “Café on the Green” that is taking away the green, naming a building after the green space it took away.

Smart growth? I ask myself. Smart for whom?

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LaRose right on with gun proposal

Shame for stealing

First, regarding your article "Police chief recommends gun restrictions," I commend Chief Brad LaRose for his professionalism, wisdom and courage in recommending a new gun ordinance for the town of Essex.

When I joined the selectboard in spring 2009, one of the first things I did was ask to see the Reiss residence, where John Reiss met his untimely, undeserved and violent end. Brad LaRose took me to the scene, and the new occupants permitted us to inspect the property and the house. John Reiss evidently had just sat down for a cheeseburger when he was killed by a ricocheted bullet.

Second, I don't know where The Essex Reporter got the information that "in 2009, the selectboard voted unanimously to leave the ordinance unchanged, including current board members Irene Wrenner and Max Levy." This was not my recollection. Having checked the minutes of Aug. 3, 2009, the vote to leave the ordinance unchanged was 3 to 1. Linda Myers, Dave Rogerson and Irene Wrenner voted yes, and I voted no. According to the minutes, Max Levy was absent.

I also remember arguing the subsequent firearms taskforce be balanced between gun owners and those who do not own guns, but that fell on deaf ears. I hope as we move forward on this issue we can achieve such a balance, but quite frankly, I do not believe we need another taskforce. The selectboard has enough information to move forward without having to hide behind a taskforce. Furthermore, I hope the town will do something positive to limit gun usage. Then, something good might come out of John Reiss' unnecessary and gruesome death.

So a shout out to whoever broke into our store, Martone’s Market and Deli, on Memorial Day and stole from Ambikes/Committee on Temporary Shelter/and the American Cancer Society. Three non-profit organizations. Our daughters have been making artwork and selling it at the back table for COTS family shelter for eight years, and it's never been stolen. Shame on you, and I hope karma bites you.

Bruce S. Post Editor’s note: The Essex Reporter acknowledges this error Mr. Post brought to our attention. We regret the mistake.

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Q&A

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Linda Myers (R) 1. I have lived in Essex for 38 years, moving here in 1978. In that period of time, I have served the community in many ways: volunteering in my children’s schools, teaching religion to children and engaged couples at Holy Family Church, coaching at Essex High School, serving on the Governor’s Institute Selection Committee at EHS, serving 13 years on the Essex Selectboard, four of those years as chair; serving on the Essex Board of Civil Authority and as a justice of the peace. And, while working at The Essex Reporter for 17 years was my job, I feel that during those years I was able to help Essex residents to be informed about what was happening in their community.

2. My late husband and I have always believed in service to one’s community, and my years in the legislature are part of my service. I look forward to helping people deal with issues of their concern and helping them solve problems they might have with the state of Vermont.

I want to continue my service to Essex and its residents and am seeking another term in the House of Representatives. I am also looking forward to working with new leadership in Montpelier in the next biennium with the hope of greater accountability for Vermonters.

3. Three issues that continue to be of concern to me and must be addressed in the next session include: State spending that continuously outpaces revenue and the subsequent increase in taxes and fees, the constant barrage of legislation that puts an onus on small businesses and the lack of economic development that does not bode well for both business owners and employees in this state and the need for

true local control especially in regards to the siting of renewable energy projects.

4. Constituents’ concerns have always been foremost in my actions in Montpelier. I respond to phone calls and emails, I work to solve constituents’ issues with the state especially in regard to Vermont Health Connect, I attend as many local gatherings as I can, and I welcome Essex residents who visit the State House.

From the time I was appointed to my seat in the legislature in 2001, my decisions in Montpelier have always been based on “Essex first.” People can always call me at home at 878-3514 and get in touch with me through my email addresses: lkmyers@leg. state.vt.us and lindakmyers@comcast.net.

Betsy Dunn (D) 1. My husband, Tom, and our two girls moved to Essex 30 years ago in 1986 from Elyria, Ohio. I never regretted this move as Vermont is a wonderful place to raise children.

I have served my community as a nurse at the medical center in Burlington, first in the medical ICU and then for the last 28 years in labor and delivery, supporting women and families giving birth.

I also volunteer at the Essex Free Library and am a member of the Friends of the Essex Free Library. I was also a member of the Essex Governance Group.

2. I am retiring this summer from my career as a nurse. Having the time now to focus on my community, I have chosen this route to make my constituents’ voices heard in Montpelier. There are issues I feel I am very qualified to help deal with.

3. A. Vermont Health connect is in terrible shape. I would support universal primary care

that would include mental health care, substance abuse and dental care.

Currently dental care is not a part of our health coverage, and I firmly believe it should be. This is because our dental health effects all aspects of our health care outcomes. One example is periodontal disease. This is a factor in preterm deliveries. These costs do have an impact on the Medicaid dollar. I would like to see a dental hygienist in each elementary school for preventative health. Also I would work for Vermont to negotiate drug prices to decrease their costs.

B. I would work to have paid family leave.

This should resonate with everyone, as it should be a core family value.

C. I will work to increase the minimum wage to be $15 an hour. As we are currently, the state is basically underwriting the Walmarts of this country. Full-time employees should not have to be receiving food stamps and assistance from the state.

A livable wage is a right, not a luxury.

4. As this election year progresses, I plan to walk the streets of my district speaking and listening to those I will represent.

Once elected, I will use social media, my website, the local papers and Front Porch Forum to post the bills coming up in the legislature. The goal is to keep the public informed on issues that affect Vermonters. I will organize and hold meetings to listen to the concerns and ideas of my community.

I will also partner with a wide variety of organizations in our state to understand their issue, concerns and future plans. My voice in the legislature will be the voices of my constituents.

Robert Bancroft (R)

1. I have lived in Vermont my entire life with the exception of five years attending graduate school and working in Washington, D.C. For the last 33 years, I have lived in Westford, where I served 12 years on the selectboard and two years on the school board. I currently serve on the board of civil authority.

2. I am running for reelection with the expectation that there will be a fundamental change in the mindset of the newly elected legislature. I believe there will be a desire, as well as a sense of urgency, to address the serious structural issues facing our state. Vermont faces a difficult economic future with an aging and declining population, declining jobs and the continued loss of people between the ages of 25 to 45, which is the fuel for economic growth.

As an economist who has spent his professional life as a problem solver, I will welcome the opportunity to put Vermont on a path of economic prosperity.

3. The first priority in January will be to address Vermont’s structural deficit problem. The legislature must align spending growth with the growth in revenues. This also entails building reserves in anticipation of the next recession. The highest priority of the net legislative biennium has to be stimulating long term economic growth. Without an expansion of economic growth, programs that help and protect the vulnerable and disadvantaged will experience devastating contractions in funding. A key to economic expansion is making Vermont more affordable for the working and middle class. Reducing property taxes and more affordable housing are two keys to addressing affordability.

4. In order for me to adequately represent the constituents of Essex and Westford, it is essential to foster open and candid two-way communication with the constituents of this district. To that end, I publish a weekly legislative update in two of the Essex Front Porch Forums, as well as Westford’s during the legislative session. In these posts, I try to provide some insights to workings of the legis-

lature, an overview of the most important issues and my votes of these issues.

The responses I receive from these posts have been very informative and gratifying. I am always accessible through email bancroft.vt@gmail.com or by phone at 879-7386. I will be updating my website in the next few weeks (www.bancroftvt.com). I hope there will be several public forms in September and October where constituents can interact with the candidates.

John C. Churchman (D) 1. My wife, daughter and I have lived and worked from our home/ farm and business studio location in Essex since 2004. I'm a farmer, fine art photographer and an author. My wife, Jennifer, and I recently published our first children's book, Sweet Pea & Friends "The SheepOver” with a top international publisher with four more being released in the next 18 months.

With the recent national success of our book “The SheepOver” making The New York Times bestseller list, we have been able to further develop our farm as a community center with educational and family events being offered each year. Other activities have been coaching Essex girls little league softball, and I am a member and past president and member of the State Craft Center Frog Hollow.

2. I have always wanted to be involved in the legislative process and have finally come to a place in my life and career that will allow me to mindfully serve my community.

Following in the steps of grandfather and great grandfather who were involved in the legislature (in Virginia), I see this as my civic responsibility

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and a way to contribute to my community. This election year, it is imperative that our current Republican representative must not run unchallenged. The Democratic voices in our district must have representation, and I am honored to be the Chittenden County 8-3 candidate.

3. Depending upon my committee assignment, I will bring the voice of my constituency forward to that work. If I am assigned to agricultural issues, being a farmer I can surely work with experience in that area. If natural resources and energy, my experience with our own solar powered and wood-heated sustainable home and farm will be an asset. If I get education, I'll be working hard on education funding and the cost drivers inherent to that area as I have a child in the Essex school system. As a self-employed businessman I would be particularly interested in committee assignment(s) in the area(s) of healthcare, property taxes, agriculture and small business.

4. In mid-June, I will be launching a website and expanded online social media platform to communicate in a myriad of ways with my constituents. My plan is to maintain high level of personal interaction available before and after I become my community’s representative. I believe I am the voice for my constituency, and therefore their ongoing questions, concerns, opinions and ideas are of the greatest importance to me. Community members can initially engage with me on Facebook at as other communication channels are being developed: www.facebook.com/ jcchurchman.

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calendar 9 ThurSdaY eSSex building brighT fuTureS preSchool plaYgroup

june 19

9:30 - 11 a.m., Essex Parks and Recreation office at Maple Street Enjoy this weekly playgroup for families and caregivers with children ages 3 - 5. Partake in small motor activities, crafts and stories, and begin conversations about child development and parenting.

eSSex building brighT fuTureS babY plaYgroup

11 a.m. - noon, Essex Parks and Recreation office at Maple Street Park. Come play and meet other babies and their caregivers. Clean and spacious with balls and baby toys and space to toddle.

american legion communiTY dinner 5:30 - 7 p.m., American Legion Post 91, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. $10; open to all.

eSSex communiTY hiSTorical SocieTY 7:30 - 8 p.m., Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center, Routes 128 & 15.

Step into the story of Essex and its people.

Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those in the armed services from the Civil War to Vietnam. Tours by arrangement. Free and ADA accessible. For more information, email essexcommunity historicalsociety@ myfairpoint.net or call 879-0849.

10 fridaY farm To medicine cabineT planT walk

9:30 - 11 a.m., Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Rd., Shelburne.

Herbalist Aisling Badger leads participants on a "weed walk" through Shelburne Farms. Learn about the medicinal plants commonly found on different parts of Vermont farm landscape and how incorporating nature-based, local medicine can deepen the local food movement. $12/person.

all ageS STorY Time

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes.

muSical STorY Time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Rock out and read with books, songs, and instruments. All ages.

5 cornerS farmerS' markeT

3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Place, Essex Jct. There will be delicious fresh produce and prepared foods for sale, as well as cheeses, meats, local wines, baked goods, crafts and more! So

courtesy photo Members of the Essex Children's Choir celebrate their 30th anniversary with a concert next Sunday, June 19 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Burlington.

much variety you can get in a week's worth of shopping and find Friday's dinner, too!

magic The gaThering

4 - 6 p.m., Turner Toys & Hobbies, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Planeswalkers: Bring your Magic cards and enjoy an afternoon of Magic the Gathering. Don't know how to play? There will be someone around to help.

Booster packs and other supplies available for purchase. For teens and tweens.

11 SaTurdaY VermonT daYS: free fiShing daY

All day, statewide. No license required on Free Fishing Day! Fish at any Fish and Wildlife fishing access for free. Open to residents and nonresidents. Plus, you can bring the family to your choice of Vermont State Parks (day use) and enjoy free entry at state historic sites as well as free admission to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Visit www. vermontvacation.com/ vermont-days for a list of fishing spots and parks.

ehS graduaTion 10 a.m., Essex High School skating facility.

milTon american legion poST 57 open houSe 6 - 9 p.m., American Legion Post 57, 2 Legion Rd., Milton. All you can eat spaghetti dinner; $10 at the door. Call Gail Orr at 893-1738 for more information.

12 SundaY VermonT daYS: free daY uSe

All day, statewide.

Bring the family to your choice of Vermont State Parks (day use) and enjoy free entry at state historic sites as well as free admission to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Visit www. vermontvacation.com/ vermont-days for a list of parks.

american legion communiTY breakfaST

9:30 - noon, American Legion Post 91, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. $8; open to all.

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fields behind tennis courts, Burlington.

10 a.m. registration/11 a.m. walk begins, Battery Park, Burlington.

The Humane Society of Chittenden County works with many partners to ensure Vermont's companion animals are treated humanely. With no government funding or affiliation with a national organization, HSCC relies almost entirely upon donations from the community to meet its $880,000 annual budget – the annual Walk for the Animals is vital to the organization's fundraising goals. This year's walk features a timed 5k doggie fun run, a dog parade on Church Street and a corporate challenge for local businesses to get involved.

Fabulous prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. The event will go on rain or shine, and all donations benefit animals in need.

For more information, visit www.chittendenhumane.org.

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5k doggie fun run and walk for The animalS

familY game afTernoonS

1 - 4 p.m., Turner Toys & Hobbies, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Bring your friends and family to an afternoon of open game play. Play their board, card and dice games or bring your own. Familyfriendly – there will be games for the littlest children to strategy games for adults and everything in between.

Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

eSSex communiTY hiSTorical SocieTY 1 - 4 p.m., Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center, Routes 128 & 15. Step into the story of Essex and its people. Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those in the armed services from the Civil War to Vietnam. Tours by arrangement. Free and ADA accessible. For more information, email essexcommunity historicalsociety@ myfairpoint.net or call 879-0849.

women'S pick-up Soccer 6 - 8 p.m., Leddy Park

jericho plaYgroup

9:30 - 11 a.m., Jericho Community Center, 329 Browns Trace Rd., Jericho. Join for crafts, playtime, stories, songs, local information and more! Playgroup is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with your children ages 0-5 and connect with other area families and caregivers.

14 TueSdaY eSSex building brighT fuTureS preSchool plaYgroup

9 - 10:30 a.m., Essex Parks and Recreation office at Maple Street Park. Enjoy this weekly playgroup for families and caregivers with children ages 3 - 5.

Partake in small motor activities, crafts and stories, and begin conversations about child development and parenting.

magic The gaThering

4 - 6 p.m., Turner Toys & Hobbies, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Planeswalkers: Bring your Magic cards and enjoy an afternoon of Magic the Gathering.

Don't know how to play?

There will be someone around to help. For teens and tweens.

Trail running SerieS

6 p.m., Catamount Outdoor Family Center, 592 Governor Chittenden Rd., Williston.

An event for all ages, featuring a 5k and 2.5k "cubs" race. Courses are rotated weekly for variety. Prizes awarded at end-of-season awards pot luck party. $8 for adults, $4 for teens, kids 8 & under free. Contact info@ catamountoutdoor.com for more information.

proSTaTe cancer SupporT group

6 - 8 p.m., Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlington. Guest speaker Sue Johansen, RD at Radiation Oncology Clinic at the National Life Cancer Treatment Center at Central Vermont Hospital, will talk about nutrition for prostate cancer survivors. Wives, partners, men newly

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local meetInGs

thursday, june 9 tuesday, june 14 6:30 p.m. - essex town Planning commission, town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - essex Village trustees, Lincoln Hall; 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

monday, june 13 thursday, june 16 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. - essex Village Bike/Walk advisory committee, Lincoln Hall Meeting Room; 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

diagnosed, men dealing with side effects of treatment and men who have been successfully treated are encouraged to attend. Benefit yourself and others by sharing your experiences. All discussions are informal and refreshments are available.

For more information, contact Mary L. Guyette at 274-4990 or email vmary@aol.com.

droP-In KnIttInG cluB

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

15 Wednesday tech tIme WIth tracI

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

essex rotary cluB meetInG

12:10 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. The Rotary Club of Essex serves the communities of Essex, Essex Jct., Jericho, Underhill and Westford. We are known for offering a superb lunch, featuring speakers on topics of interest to the community at large. Visitors are always welcome. Visit www.rotaryclubofessex. org for more information.

Women's PIcK-uP BasKetBall

8 - 9:30 p.m., Lyman Hunt Middle School, 1364 North Ave, Burlington. These pick-up games are designed for women who want to get a good workout and have fun. The skill level of women that play varies widely. RSVP at www.meetup.com/ Burlington-WomensPickup-BasketballMeetup/events.

16 thursday essex BuIldInG BrIGht futures Preschool PlayGrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Essex Parks and Recreation office at Maple Street Park. Enjoy this weekly playgroup for families and caregivers with children ages 3 - 5.

Partake in small motor activities, crafts and stories, and begin conversations about child development and parenting.

essex BuIldInG BrIGht futures BaBy PlayGrouP 11 a.m. - noon, Essex Parks and Recreation

6 p.m. - Planning commission, Lincoln Hall; 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

office at Maple Street Park. Come play and meet other babies and their caregivers. Clean and spacious with balls and baby toys and space to toddle.

lcatV chIld Producers WorKshoP

2 - 3:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library.

Children will have fun learning the equipment used to make television programming and will complete a short library-themed project.

Please register online at www.colchestervt. gov/609/Sign-Up-forPrograms.

younG athletes Volunteer traInInG

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Volunteers for the Young Athletes Program will complete a mandatory training with Special Olympics liaisons Maggie and Caitlin.

amerIcan leGIon communIty dInner 5:30 - 7 p.m., American Legion Post 91, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. $10; open to all.

essex communIty hIstorIcal socIety 7:30 - 8 p.m., Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center, Routes 128 & 15.

Step into the story of Essex and its people.

Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those in the armed services from the Civil War to Vietnam. Tours by arrangement. Free and ADA accessible. For more information, email essexcommunity historicalsociety@ myfairpoint.net or call 879-0849.

17 frIday sonGs & storIes WIth mattheW

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Matthew Witten sings about our world and tells funny tales on the lawn under the tent. For all ages. Funded by the Brownell Foundation.

musIcal story tIme

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

Boston red sox Vs. seattle marIners

1 p.m. - 2 a.m., Bayside parking lot. Start the summer off with a

home run with a trip to Fenway Park. This is an evening game, so we will be traveling late. Seats are in right field grandstand. We will ride in comfort on a Premier Coach. We will be leaving Fenway immediately after the game and arrive back in town around 2 a.m.

Limited seats available; do not wait to sign up if you want to go.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $85 for residents, $90 for non-residents. Register by calling 264-5640 or emailing recreation@ colchestervt.gov.

5 corners farmers' marKet

3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Place, Essex Jct. There will be delicious fresh produce and prepared foods for sale, as well as cheeses, meats, local wines, baked goods, crafts and more! So much variety you can get in a week's worth of shopping and find Friday's dinner, too!

maGIc the GatherInG

4 - 6 p.m., Turner Toys & Hobbies, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Planeswalkers: Bring your Magic cards and enjoy an afternoon of Magic the Gathering. Don't know how to play? There will be someone around to help.

Booster packs and other supplies available for purchase. For teens and tweens.

18 saturday sam mazza's annual straWBerry festIVal

11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 277 Lavigne Rd., Colchester.

Nothing quite says summer like fresh-picked strawberries grown right here on the farm.

Featuring strawberry milkshakes, fudge, jam and fudge-drizzled strawberries. Pony rides, kids' games, petting zoo, face painting and food samples abound.

Free admission with fees for some activities. Visit www.sammazzafarms. com for more information.

19 sunday father's day amerIcan leGIon communIty BreaKfast

9:30 - noon, American Legion Post 91, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. $8; open to all.

famIly Game afternoons

1 - 4 p.m., Turner Toys & Hobbies, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Bring your friends and family to an afternoon of open game play. Play their board, card and dice games or bring your own. Familyfriendly – there will be games for the littlest children to strategy games for adults and everything in between.

Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

essex communIty hIstorIcal socIety

1 - 4 p.m., Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center, Routes 128 & 15. Step into the story of Essex and its people. Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those in the armed services from the Civil War to Vietnam. Tours by arrangement. Free and ADA accessible. For more information, email essexcommunity historicalsociety@ myfairpoint.net or call 879-0849.

essex chIldren's choIr 30th annIVersary celeBratIon

4 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. The Essex Children's Choir celebrates 30 years of culitivating compassion, creativity and cultural spirit with an afternoon of joyful singing. The group will perform music from Bach, Handel, Mozart and others. All tickets are available at flynntix.com, Hopkins Bookshop or at the door just prior to performance time. Admission: $15/adults, $7/children 15 and under. Parking at the Cathedral is free.

For more information, please call 864-0471.

Women's PIcK-uP soccer 6 - 8 p.m., Leddy Park fields behind tennis courts, Burlington.

onGoInG eVents BroWnell lIBrary satellIte hours at KolVoord communIty room

1 - 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday. The main reading room will be closed while subflooring and carpeting are replaced.

Venture Vermont outdoor challenGe

8 a.m., statewide. An outdoor scavenger hunt designed to encourage kids and families to get outside. Download a score sheet and participate in a variety of fun activies to earn points.

Once you accumulate 250 points, win free day entry into Vermont State Parks for the rest of this season and next!

All ages. Download a score sheet at www. vtstateparks.com. Call 241-3655 for more information.

BurlInGton dIscoVer jazz festIVal

June 3 - 12, various locations, downtown Burlington. Join us for 10 days of live music in the heart of downtown Burlington. The festival will include 100+ live music events across the city. Featured artists include Randy Newman, Bela Fleck and the Fleckstones, Diane Schuur & The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, the Kenny Barron Trio and the Marcus Roberts Trio. Call 863-5966 for more information.

Essex Area Religious Directory

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Fundamental-independent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, (802) 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer.

Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.

CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, (802) 878-7107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30 a.m. www.cmcvermont.org.

DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446. (802) 338-9118 www.daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail. com Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney.

ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance.org.

ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality.

We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. Service at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided.

We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. (802) 878-8304.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION, UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452.

Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org ; Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Summer Worship One Service 9 am, June 5 – September 4. Communion: first Sunday of every month. School Year Sunday School. 5th/6th Grade, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 2-6pm, 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. (802) 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117.

Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m.

Come explore what God might be offering you!

HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule, Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. - St. Lawrence, 11:00 a.m. - Holy Family, 7:30 p.m. - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page www.hfslvt.org.

LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - 1037 South Brownell Road, Williston ,VT 05495. A Living Hope.... a Loving God. (802) 862-2108 | Livinghope@aol.com | www.livinghopevt.org. 9:00 a.m. - Children and Adult Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. - Worship and Service.

MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). (802) 899-2558.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) 802/8784014 v www.stjamesvt.org. The Rev. Kim Hardy v stjamesvtoffice@yahoo.com.

8:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, (802) 878-5997 - Pastor: Rev. Charles Ranges.

Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call (802) 878-5331 for an appointment.

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For the Wu brothers, it was a video audition with each selecting a piece to play.

“I played Bartók, Romanian Dances, the first and fourth movements,” said Nathan, while Henry played the first movement of a cello concerto.

Ella auditioned with an audio rendering of a cello concerto.

The series is one of the payoffs that comes from studying music from a young age. Henry and Nathan started playing the piano at age 4, starting other instruments in the last five years or so.

“I guess it was our parents,” Henry said. “We didn’t really know, but we liked

it so we’re still playing.”

Also from a young age, Ella started on the violin, and then moved to the cello, due to her lack of interest in the smaller instrument.

“I started on violin, because my mom played violin, and I had to play a string instrument, but I hated it so I played for how many years?” Ella reflected. “Too long. And then I decided to switch to cello. I loved it and have been playing it ever since.”

Practicing every day for about an hour, each student balances schoolwork with learning and maintaining their knowledge of the six instruments played between the three of them. Nathan plays the piano, viola, violin, with a little clarinet on the side, and Henry plays the piano, cello and a little flute. Ella has also

played the electric bass.

In addition to the concert series, the trip offers the opportunity to see the sights of the Big Apple. For Ella, she’s most excited for “just being in New York City, because I love the city. And then not without my mom around all the time.”

While at the concert series, the orchestra will perform two pieces by the conductor, Kirt Mosier, as well as Vivaldi’s “Concerto for Four Violins,” and a “Serenade for Strings” by Daguerin.

This trip is also a good way for students to branch out and meet students their own age from across the country that they otherwise wouldn’t meet. For Ella, meeting new people is one of the best parts of music.

“I like the people you get to meet playing music,” Ella said, “because I

went to a lot of music camps out of state, and people are cool.”

This series could be good for these students in their later education and in their careers.

“I might do music as my minor in college,” Henry said. “I’m going to a lot of different summer camps, and if I have to, I might choose music as a career.”

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May 30 - June 5, 2016 Wednesday 7:19 a.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on Pettingill Rd. 8:38 a.m., Suspicious on Sand Hill Rd. 10:03 a.m., Found Property on Central St. 10:43 a.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:18 a.m., Accident on Pearl St. 12:15 p.m., Agency Assist on Maple St. 12:52 p.m., Animal Problem on Rustic Dr. 2:00 p.m., Accident on Carmichael St. 2:28 p.m., Juvenile Problem on Bixby Hill Rd. 2:39 p.m., Accident on Pinecrest Dr. 5:28 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 5:56 p.m., Suspicious at Indian Brook 6:23 p.m., Accident on Colchester Rd. 8:08 p.m., Suspicious on Fairview Dr. Thursday 7:08 a.m., Suspicious on Alder Ln. 10:07 a.m., Burglary on Gero Ct.

10:56 a.m., Agency Assist on Waverly St. 11:06 a.m., Animal Problem on Beech St. 12:43 p.m., Accident on Gentes Rd. 1:19 p.m., Threatening on Essex Way 1:31 p.m., Animal Problem on Lincoln St. 2:23 p.m., Animal Problem on Jackson St. 2:29 p.m., Agency Assist on Autumn Pond Way 3:10 p.m., Burglary on Osgood Hill Rd. 3:51 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 7:57 p.m., Citizens Dispute on Blair Rd. Friday 4:53 a.m., Juvenile Problem on Maple St. 8:30 a.m., Accident on Park St. 8:37 a.m., Welfare Check on Bobolink Cir.

Sunday 1:17 a.m., Traffic Offense on I89 1:57 a.m., Burglary on Pearl St. 6:52 a.m., Agency Assist on Central St. 9:09 a.m., Citizens Dispute on Iroquois Ave. 10:04 a.m., Suspicious on Freeman Woods 10:26 a.m., Citizens Assist on Maple St. 11:02 a.m., Citizens Assist on Carmichael St. 12:30 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 1:06 p.m., Property Damage on Upper Main St. 6:10 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 7:42 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 8:14 p.m., Citizens Dispute on Fuller Pl. 9:22 p.m., Family Fight on Carmichael St.

10:51 a.m., Theft on Gauthier Dr. 11:14 a.m., Disorderly on Summit St. 11:34 a.m., Accident on Pearl St. 11:40 a.m., Theft on Joshua Way 12:11 p.m., Animal Problem on Hillside Cir. 12:16 p.m., Alarm on Browns River Rd. 1:31 p.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 1:47 p.m., Fraud on Partridge Dr. 2:21 p.m., Agency Assist on Osgood Hill Rd. 5:16 p.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 9:09 p.m., Suspicious on Pettingill Rd. 9:45 p.m., Suspicious on Gero Ct. Saturday 7:05 a.m., Accident on Center Rd. 11:17 a.m., Citizens Dispute on Pearl St. 11:24 a.m., Citizens Dispute on Greenfield Ct. 12:56 p.m., Suspicious on Main St.

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By COLIN FLANDERS Everyone’s an entrepreneur — at least according to Gwen Pokalo from the Center for Women and Enterprise, a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women to start and grow their business.

“If you’ve stayed alive until now, you’re an entrepreneur because we all have to make decisions,” she said at Excelerate Essex last month after leading an “Art of the Pitch” workshop, the first of a four-part series.

“Entrepreneurship is simply an innovative way of thinking,” she said.

Pokalo is the program manager for Vermont’s newly established Women Business Cen-

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The center addresses hurdles unique to women business owners and entrepreneurs by exposing women to fields they wouldn’t typically consider while providing the resources to do so.

Women often have a more difficult time accessing capital, continually seeking it less frequently and in fewer amounts than men, she said. They also often have lower confidence in pursuing and executing an idea and are regularly paid much less than their male counterparts.

Many women also find risktaking difficult, but that’s fundamental to entrepreneurship,

Pokalo said.

“We were often socialized to be quiet, to fall in to line,” she said.

Currently looking for a spot to set up shop, the center hopes to have a presence across the state.

Although the Vermont chapter is in its early stages, Pokalo has led classroom programs through collaborations with community businesses like Excelerate Essex. June’s workshop will focus on “Solopreneurship.”

Pokalo refers to the events as “shots of knowledge,” bringing together entrepreneurs who are at similar stages in development.

The center also links women-run businesses to potential

clients. Businesses in which 51 percent or more is controlled and run by women can apply for certification.

Corporations like Staples, Comcast and Blue Cross Blue Shield then pay to access this database to fulfill social missions of supplier diversity, sourcing a percentage of resources from minority or women-owned businesses.

Despite the name’s implication, the center’s work extends beyond just women: In 2014, about 16 percent of clients were men, according to its website.

That’s because CWE doesn’t focus solely on technical assistance, Pokalo said. Instead, it asks the question: How does your business fit into your life?

She believes this unique approach attracts both men and women who will sometimes use CWE’s programs as a supplement, Pokalo said.

“We’re just another resource. We do business slightly differently,” Pokalo said.

Pokalo said CWE’s success can be judged by easily calculated metrics, such as job creation, revenue increases and establishing new businesses.

Yet there’s also more personal, less quantifiable metrics, she said, like personal growth and fulfillment, or even realizing you’re not ready to start a business yet.

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Here are a few suggestions: • Secure your Social Security number. Identity thieves eagerly seek Social Security numbers — so don’t give out yours to anyone who asks for it. In fact, as a general rule, be reluctant to give it out at all. Always ask whomever you’re dealing with if he or she will accept another form of identification or at the very least will take just the last four digits of your number. And never carry your Social Security card with you.

• Shred credit card offers and bank statements. If you’re not going to apply for the credit cards offered to you, shred the offers. Identity thieves have been known to go through garbage, fill out credit card offers and take advantage of them.

At the same time, shred your bank and brokerage statements and any other statement containing personal or financial information.

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Even after taking these steps, you could still run into identity theft.

That’s why you need to watch for certain signs, such as the arrival of unexpected credit cards or account statements, denials of credit for no clear reason or calls or letters about purchases you didn’t make. If any of these things happen to you, you may want to place a “fraud alert” on your credit reports and review them carefully. Three national credit-reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – keep records of your credit history. If someone has misused your personal or financial information, contact one of the companies and ask for an initial fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert is free, but you must provide proof of your identity. And the company you call must tell the other companies about your alert. (For more information on placing a fraud alert, visit any of the three companies’ websites.)

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Photo by COLIN FLANDERS Essex players rush the field after Makenna Thorne hit a tying two-run homerun in the bottom of the sixth with two outs against Colchester on Tuesday afternoon. Play was suspended for lightning, and the game was postponed until Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., after The Essex Reporter's print deadline.

SOFTBALL STAYS ALIVE Lightning postpones game, tied in final inning

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By COLIN FLANDERS olchester was four outs away from completing a major upset over host Essex in the state semifinals on Tuesday afternoon, yet a two-out rally in the sixth kept the Hornets alive before lightning postponed the game until Wednesday.

The Lakers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning after a Megan Hoague double plated two following an RBI double by Danielle Whitham.

The Hornets responded in the bot-

tom half with a solo homerun by Sarah Knickerbocker to make it 3-1.

Colchester refused to let up, adding two more in the top of the fifth after a Taylor Losier single up the middle pushed the lead to 4.

Yet for the second time this season, Essex found a way to scramble back against the Lakers.

Emily Harvey started the comeback with in an RBI single, before Rutz was driven in to cut the lead in half. With two outs and Victoria Bean waiting at third, sophomore Makenna Thorne launched a two-run shot over

the left field sending the Hornets into a frenzy.

Colchester’s Alli Sheets led off the top of the seventh with a single up the middle. It’d turn out to be Tuesday’s final play, as lightning sent the game into a 30-minute delay seconds later.

With no end to the storm in sight, the game was postponed until Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and concluded after The Essex Reporter went to print.

If the Hornets find a way to hold on, they’ll face Mt. Anthony in the finals.

Hornets fall to South Burlington in tennis finals

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ssex’s Cinderella run came to a disappointing end last Friday against South Burlington as the team fell to the Rebels in the finals for the second-straight year.

The Hornets’ lone win came in the No. 2 doubles spot, with the duo of Brendan Brooks and Dominic Minadeo topping Velimir Lazaravic and Sean Palambo 6-2, 4-6, 10-7.

The match also served as a final send-off for seniors Tien Nguyen, Derrick Pham and Kin Liu.

Photos by COLIN FLANDERS AbovE: Noah LaPorte sends a serve into play last Friday.

LEFT: Preston Gordon slings a forehand during his singles match last Friday against South burlington.

Essex scores Ultimate title

By COLIN FLANDERS In only their second year as a team, the Essex Ultimate Frisbee squad won the state championship after defeating Montpelier last Sunday in Milton.

"The win was huge for us; the feeling is still surreal a few days later,” team captain Aidan Travers said.

When the season began, the thought of taking down annual powerhouses BFA-Fairfax and Montpelier felt like a “pipe dream,” he said.

“But as we started winning more and more games we realized, ‘Hey, we're pretty good,’” he continued.

It was an emotional victory for head coach Chas Legge.

“As I stared at the scoreboard beating Montpelier 15-10

with seconds left of the game, I broke down in tears,” Legg said. “Every single player on the team played a tremendous role, from the players on the sideline communicating and helping the players on the field to the players who never got a substitute at all.”

Travers echoed this sentiment, noting the best part of the tournament was how balanced the team’s effort was.

“The offensive flow and defensive energy was beautiful to watch and be a part of,” he said.

Legge called it a huge accomplishment for the program, and hopes the victory will help it thrive for seasons to come.

“This could not have happened without the players who were so dedicated, hard working and worked as a team,” he said.

Photo by MICHAELA HALNON Ryan o' Leary throws the disc while Kirk Teare watches from behind during the Ultimate Frisbee state championships in Milton last weekend.

are I say it? School is out Thursday.

Exams are over. Sports are coming close to the end too; playoffs are down to semis and finals and a couple of elite track and field meets. Let's wave goodbye to the 2015-16 school year and welcome summer vacation with open arms.

The boys tennis team made a strong run to the finals with wins over Brattleboro, Rutland then St. Johnsbury in the semis, 5-2.

In the finals versus South Burlington, the Rebels prevailed 6-1. Person Gordon played tough in his three-set loss.

Track had some excellent performances in its state meet Saturday at BHS. The girls scored 120.2 points, placing second behind St. Johnsbury, while the boys were fifth with 42.5pts as CVU took its first title in decades.

The boys 4x800m relay took gold as Matt Davis, Martin Thomas, Nate Rodrigue-Hotchkiss and Peter Feehan upset a talented field to kick start the Hornets' day. Chike Asanya won the 100m dash and claims the fastest man in D-1 title, running a personal record 11.38 to edge St. J’s Ian Clough by 0.02.

The story of the day was the eye-popping performance by senior Amanda Sinkewicz, who completed the triple crown by winning the javelin (124'2"), the shot put (36'3" as buddy Mychaela Harton placed second) and the discus (122'2") for the fourth-straight spring! Senior Abbie Evans won the pole vault, adding to her impressive resume, along with the BHS and Essex Invites, leaping 9'6".

Junior Sade Hankey ruled in the triple jump with another high quality performance at 35'10.5". Frosh Hannah Neddo struck gold in the high jump (5') edging Hankey on number of misses. Hornet state meet placers include: Second: Peter Feehan 800m-2:00.17; Katie James 400m-60.12; Hankey LJ-16'2"; 8x800-AnnMarie Martell, Gulia Eddy, Feora Leveillee, Emma Farrington-10:11.28. Third: Breyer Sinor (discus), Madison Stephenson, Arianna Moffatt, Morgan Whitney and Ali Greene (4x100 relay).

Fine job by both teams as the boys were slated to finish seventh while the girls were rumored to be trailing St. J by 88. Great job by coaches Katie White, Jeremy Hammond, Mary Krug, Antonia Armstrong, Ken Goodnow, Jacob Rodriguez, Jamie Carlson, Isabelle Federico, V Chase and Chinelo Asanya.

Also a shout out to Kim Perry and Gary Burnett for mounting the beautiful record board on our shed by the finish line. New England’s in Connecticut on Saturday and Vermont Decathlon Championships on Monday and Tuesday at UVM. Girls rugby beat South Burlington 54-12 for the state title Sunday afternoon. Holly Parks and Emma Parizo scored three tries.

Avery McGillivray and Valerie Bessette had one each while Hannah Bovee scored seven conversions.

The boys also defeated the Rebels 29-15 to take the state title Sunday. Try scorers: Kevin Otto, Alex Prim, Nihad Medar, Matt Emery and James Emery. Evan Friedman had two conversions.

No. 5 boys lacrosse team No. 4 Burr & Burton 7-6 in an exciting quarterfinal game.

The long trip to Manchester didn’t affect the Hornets. They advanced to the semis on Monday versus No. 1 CVU. Finals are at BHS. Girls lacrosse upset Rutland 14-13 in playdowns. A late Jenn Puleo goal propelled Essex into the quarters. MMU ended the Hornets' spring with a 17-7 defeat. Puleo and Justine Martin scored two goals, while Mady Corkum, Hannah Danis and Zan Zinger added one. Elise Carney made nine saves. They end 7-11.

The baseball team (10-7) lost a 3-2 playdown heartbreaker to Rutland. Ethan Harvey and Abe Koval had RBIs. Maverick King struck out seven in six strong innings.

No. 1 undefeated softball drilled NC 17-5.

Winning pitcher Allie Rutz’s line: 5-for-5 with a HR, two doubles and 8 RBIs. Kylie Svarczkopf had four hits, and Makenna Thorne had three hits with 3 RBIs. Semifinals pit them against CHS. The championship game is later in the week in Poultney.

Sad to hear of the passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Closer to home, Dr. Peter Albright from North Danville passed away last week. His son, Peter, coaches women's soccer at the University of Richmond and was previously the men's coach at Johnson State. His wife, Karen Bucke Albright, is a Hornet alum and former EHS cross country/track and field coach. Our condolences to the family.

Happy birthday wishes to the mayor of Essex Jct., Scott G. Slocum, and nephew/ Shelburne business mogul Charlie Peet, who is blessed with a phenomenal wife and two talented twin eighth-graders.

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Photos by JOSH KAUFMANN LEFT: Nate Rodrigue-Hotchkiss, left, approaches the finish line of the 800m during the state championships at Burlington High School last Saturday. RIGHT: Peter Feehan runs in the 800m during the state championships. BELOW: Marisa Minadeo leaps over a hurdle during the meet.

Essex athletes score top honors at state meet

By COLIN FLANDERS

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ssex returned from the state championships last weekend with handful of first-place finishers.

As a team, the girls placed second behind CVU, scoring 120.2 points, while the boys came in fifth, scoring 42.5 points.

The girls were led by an outstanding individual effort from Amanda Sinkewicz, who swept the

weight-throwing categories, taking first in the shot put, javelin and discus.

A trio of Essex girls also jumped their way to state titles as well, including Abbie Evans in the pole vault, Sade Hankey in the triple jump and Hannah Neddo in the high jump.

Anchoring the boys squad was the 4x800 relay team of Matt Davis, Martin Thomas, Nate RodrigueHotchkiss and Peter Feehan, who

took top honors. Chike Asanya zoomed to a personal record of 11.38 in the 100m for the win.

The Hornets who qualified for the New England’s will travel to New Britain, Conn. on Saturday.

The entire squad will then take on the Men and Women’s Decathlon State Championship next Monday and Tuesday at the University of Vermont.

State champs: Essex rugby lands on top

Courtesy photos LEFT: The girls rugby squad poses for a photo after downing South Burlington 54-12 for the state title Sunday. RIGHT: Essex boys rugby pose for a photo after defeating South Burlington 29-15 to take the state title Sunday.

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Fleming Flyer Fleming Olympics: The Fleming School Olympics were held on June 8. All 11 classes presented a team banner during the opening ceremonies. The fourthand fifth-grade classes then competed in Olympic-style games and activities. Each homeroom wore their class colors with pride.

Transition Parent Night at Fleming: Fleming School hosted an introductory transition night on June 8 for parents and guardians of students who will be entering fourth grade at Fleming next year. Principal Dan Ryan and school counselor Amy Bigelow answered questions before leading parents and guardians of incoming fourth-grade students on a tour of the 104-year-young school facility.

Bravo: Congratulations goes out to our student musicians and music educators for a wonderful spring concert last Wednesday evening. We are very proud to have a talented music and arts program and for their creative contribution to our school learning community. The arts are alive and very well in our schools thanks to the strong support from our Essex Junction community.

The final day of school is right around the corner: Our final day of school will be a half-day on Monday, June 13, and it will also be Step-Up Day. On Step-Up Day, students visit their assigned homeroom for next year. Our current fifth-grade students will begin their day at ADL, where they will visit their new classroom, meet their new teachers and become familiar with their new school. Our current fourth-grade students will move up to visit their assigned fifthgrade teacher for next year. Our incoming fourth-graders (current third-graders from Hiawatha and Summit Street) will visit in the morning, spend time in their new classroom and meet their new teachers and classmates.

After visiting with their new classes, students will return to their current classrooms for final day celebrations. We will gather in the gymnasium for a celebratory photo slideshow of images from this past year, and we will show a music video that students made with Kelly McClintock.

We will end with a “Royal Send-Off” for our fifth-graders just prior to dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

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The Edge team at Essex Middle School has been working with local teaching artist Kim Desjardins on an integrated arts unit in science about the structure and function of the body systems. Groups of students researched a specific system and then created sculptures to represent their learning.

Third-graders clean up Sunderland Brook On Friday, May 20, 14 third-graders from Summit Street School joined Holly Kreiner of the Chittenden County Stream Team at Pearl Street Park in Essex Jct. to learn about watersheds and stormwater and participate in a stream clean-up along Sunderland Brook.

The stream is currently on the the Environmental Protection Agency's impaired waters list, and drains into the Winooski River and ultimately Lake Champlain.The brook’s watershed is comprised of more than 40 percent of impervious cover, such as parking lots, roads, rooftops and driveways, which drives a stormwater pollutant impairment of the stream.

While there, the students made connections between the large impervious surface cover and the water quality issues the stream faces. During rainstorms or when snow melts, a large volume of water “runs off” the impervious areas and makes its way into the brook. This runoff can carry a variety of pollutants, including bacteria from animal waste, nutrients from fertilizer and sediment from loose soil. Runoff can also carry larger, more visible trash. Looking at watershed maps of the area and seeing trash in the stream channel allowed the students to see how debris (and other invisible pollut-

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Courtesy photo Left: Students from the ACE program take a break during their bike ride on the Burlington Bike Path. Right: Potatoes planted by Grace O'Neil's earth science classes are now healthy sprouts. They will begin to flower over the summer and will be ready for harvesting this fall.

News from the math department: In a kickball clash of the calculus titans, David Rome's AP Calculus AB defeated Art Pellerin's AP Calculus BC class 15-3.

Noah Ferris paved the way in the rout with an integral three-run blast in the second inning, opening an insurmountable lead. Pellerin led his team with an impressive Odell Beckham-type catch, but it was for naught, as his team could only muster a handful of runs against the stingy AB defense.

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Dear families, ADL's ALPHA Team (art, foreign language, physical education and FACS) is ending the year with highly engaging and exiting learning. ADL physical education students are truly some of the luckiest middle school students in Vermont. Not only are we one of the only middle schools to have physical education every day, but how many students get to walk across the street and swim each day over the last two weeks of school?

Other activities during the final weeks of school include Spanish Immersion Day for eighth grade Spanish students, a trip to Montreal for eighth grade French students and the Jazz Fest for our jazz band students.

Eighth-graders in family and consumer science class have been gardening in our ADL gardens and are already harvesting vegetables and turning them into delicious dishes. Art students are completing their art portfolios, and eighth-

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Courtesy photo Eighth-graders Olivia Joyce, Max Kuck and Jackson Parker display some of the radishes harvested from the ADL gardens.

graders are taking home exemplary work. Music students in general music classes are creating their own compositions.

ADL is very fortunate to have such rich unified and performing arts, physical education and foreign language programs.

– Laurie Singer, principal

The last day of school for students is Monday, June 13. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. that day for the summer. Please watch for them along the roads as we send them off for summer vacation.

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Rest stop and convenience store snack options are often unhealthy, and it can be difficult for nutritionminded travelers to find acceptable fare. But a little creativity coupled with some smarter choices can ensure road trips don't derail healthy diets. · Bring food along. One of the easiest ways to eat healthy while traveling is to bring meals and snacks with you. Look for portable foods that may not require much refrigeration, such as fruit bars or trail mix. If you have room in the car for a small cooler or insulated lunch packs, fill them with fresh fruits and sandwiches. Opt for lean lunch meats like chicken and turkey.

Avoid using cheese or dressings, like mayonnaise, that can quickly spoil.

Some other easily portable foods include applesauce cups, oatmeal packets (all you need is hot water from a rest stop) and low-sodium, low-fat jerky.

Pack plenty of water, a healthier choice than soft drinks that will also keep you hydrated when sitting in the car for extended periods of time. · Find healthy fast food. If packing food is not an option – or if you just prefer the convenience of getting something along the way – you can still make informed choices.

Opt for foods that are roughly 500 calories or less and boast plenty of protein and whole grains to help you feel full longer. You may not

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If you must opt for fast food, do not order sides of fries or chips, which will only make meals less healthy. Also, avoid sugary sodas.

Many fast food restaurants offer some healthy fare, such as grilled chicken sandwiches. Order such sandwiches plain or with extra lettuce and tomato for a healthy crunch. Order sandwiches on wholewheat buns when possible.

Kids' meals tend to have healthy portion sizes. If possible, purchase a kid's meal and opt for a side of sliced apples or another healthy alternative.

· Make smart choices at sitdown restaurants, too. It's important to stay focused on healthy fare even when you pull off the highway and patronize more traditional sitdown restaurants. Again, think smaller portions. Consider splitting an entrée with another person in your traveling party. Some chains will offer the nutritional information right on the menu, or put a special symbol next to their healthiest offerings. Substitute steamed vegetables for starchy or fattening side dishes, and always ask for sauces to be served on the side.

It's not always easy to eat healthy when traveling, but it is possible to find healthy fare – even if you need to bring it along yourself.

1) Heat up gas grill or preheat oven broiler. Make sure the grates of the grill (or a grill pan for oven use) are clean.

2) Lightly brush pineapple planks with the oil. Place the planks on the hot grill or grill pan. Grill or broil for about 4 minutes on each side, until the pineapple starts to look soft and has grill marks. Remove from heat.

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Add in tequila and triple sec, and blend a few seconds more to combine.

7) Pour the pineapple mixture into the two chilled glasses, filling to the tops. Sprinkle just a pinch of salt over each glass. Garnish with the prepared fruit picks and serve immediately.

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My thoughts on: Cats : I lived with cats previously and got along fine with them after getting to know them.

Dogs: I’m hissy and swatty toward dogs who visited me in my previous home but I’ve never lived with one.

Puck’s adoption fee would normally be $75 however, the right match can take him home for a donation of any amount!

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Photo by JASON STARR The Mary Hughes Reading Garden was part of the first phase of the Summit Street School Natural Playground. The second phase of the project will take shape this summer.

door classroom, after-school snack area and multi-purpose play space; a “climbing spider” apparatus is planned for the playground’s central field; a walking labyrinth will be built at the far end of the field; and a circular log seating area is planned near the building.

The committee is also working on a grant application for an outdoor wooden xylophone.

An $8,000 grant from the American Academy of Dermatology’s Shade Structure Program will cover the cost of the pavilion, which will create the playground’s only shaded area. Essex Jct.’s Stewart Construction will cover the remaining cost through in-kind donations. Ginkgo Design of Essex Jct. and The Grass Gauchos of Burlington will complete the playground’s design and construction.

The new features will add to the project’s first phase, which included a circular reading garden with two small wooden libraries and an entryway featuring bricks commemorating families, people and classes that helped fund the project.

Three octagonal game tables were also built, and the paved path that bisects the playground was relocated to expand the sledding hill.

When the PTO began exploring the idea of a natural playground eight years ago, its vision included replacing the traditional slide/monkey bar/swing set apparatus at the center of the playground

with a hill with built-in slides, but the expense of the excavation proved too costly.

The traditional structure will remain a centerpiece of the playground.

“We had to make the difficult decision [whether] to keep fundraising and try to get to that down the road, or take action with the things kids can play with now,” Adams said. “There’s always an opportunity for parents to take that up in the future.”

To fundraise, students ran a penny campaign, bringing the coins to special school events, contributed artwork to a silent auction and joined parents in staffing lemonade and ice tea stands at the Five Corners Farmers Market and at Maple Street Park.

“It was a fun way to be out in the community and raise awareness,” Adams said.

Adams and committee co-chair Nicki Giard-Jeter credited the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union and school principals with supporting the effort.

The reading garden is named in former principal Mary Hughes’ honor; Suzanne Gruendling is now at the helm.

“We did not lose pace in the transition,” Adams said. “It was a concern, but it didn’t happen.”

The committee visited natural playgrounds at Thatcher Brook Primary School in Waterbury and Davis Park in Shelburne for inspiration.

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