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Fishing, for another generation

Lake Champlain’s Father’s Day Derby tests not only Vermont’s fishermen, but our fishery and water quality management as well By LISA LYNN For The Essex Reporter

n FatherÕ s Day, dads pass on wisdom, sons and daughters show appreciation, and off the shores of Lake Champlain, Vermonters catch a whole lot of fish. Beginning Friday, June 19, more than 5,000 people will drop a line in Lake Champlain with the hope of catching a $10,000 record fish, taking home the grand prize of a pontoon boat, or winning one of more than 150 other prizes as part of this weekendÕ s 34th annual Lake Champlain International FatherÕ s Day Derby. Paul and Brian Dunkling will be among them. While the Derby is an annual ritual

for many, few father/son duos are more tightly tied to fishing this lake than Paul and his son Brian. On an early June morning the two move around their boat, the Sure Strike II, in quiet synchronicity as they set lines. Their charter today is comprised of a handful of reporters and James Ehlers, executive director of the non-profit Lake Champlain International. Part of EhlersÕ role with the organization is to run the Derby and other events. The other part is to help improve the quality of the lake and its surrounding watershed. ThatÕ s the issue he and the Dunklings are focused on today. It is 6 a.m. and already wind ruffles the waters of Shelburne Bay as the Dunklings set their lines and chug toward

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Paul and Brian Dunkling and their boat Sure Strike II of Sure Strike Charters, based out of Shelburne Shipyard. PHOTO | ANGELO LYNN

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Lunch Bunch springs into action Volunteers fill the gap in kids’ summer lunches By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

Charlotte Georgina Ouellette is hugged by clarinet player Sarah Lumm after receiving her diploma at the Essex High School graduation ceremony Saturday.

Katie Hatin celebrates receiving her diploma by taking a photo with a ‘selfiestick’ on stage during Essex High School’s class of 2015 graduation ceremony Saturday. Superintendent Judy DeNova shares the laugh.

The end of the school year this week marks spring-into-action time for the community volunteers who make up the Essex Junction Summer Lunch Program. Also known as the Ecumenical Lunch Bunch, the volunteers began providing groceries to needy village families in 2003, filling in the gap created by the closing of school cafeterias for the season. Recipients are families that receive free or reduced-priced school lunches. The program nearly doubled in size last year after volunteers embarked on a concerted campaign to capture all of Essex JunctionÕ s free and reduced-priced lunch population. While school officials could not provide a roster Donations can be of low-income families, citing privacy concerns, made to: according to Lunch Bunch family coordinator Margaret Gilbert, they did allow applications St. James Church, to be sent home with all village students. Attention Children’s As a result, enrollment in the program Summer Lunch jumped from 32 families in 2013 to 59 families Program, last year, Gilbert said. The program has 4 St. James Place continued to grow this year to 65 families, Essex Junction, VT but more low-income Essex Junction families 05452. would qualify, Gilbert said. Ò There were some panicked faces when I brought those numbers to our planning meeting last spring, Ò Gilbert recalled. Ò We said: Ô This is what we are meant to be doing, and we will find a way.Ó The program feeds kids ages 3-18 for 10 weeks. It involves a weekly schedule of volunteer shopping, bagging and distribution. Community donated non-perishable items are stored at St. James Episcopal Church. Monetary donations fund weekly grocery trips for perishable foods. Program volunteers make shopping trips on Mondays. On Tuesday mornings, another group of volunteers bags a weekÕ s worth of groceries for each family. Deliveries are made that afternoon. The bags are stocked with a specific menu of perishable and non-perishable lunch staples. Ò WeÕ re trying to replicate what they get during the school year,Ó said Gilbert. With so many new families enrolled over the past two years, the volunteers have heard several parents express surprise that the program exists and a wish that they had known about it sooner. According to Gilbert, one parent in an end-of-summer survey, noted: Ò It is hard worrying about your childrenÕ s next meal. This means a lot to our family.Ó Donations can be made to: St. James Church, Attention ChildrenÕ s Summer Lunch Program, 4 St. James Place, Essex Junction, VT 05452.

Captain Duck encourages patrons to get crafty box store and wade through an enormous number of isles to find what youÕ re looking for. ItÕ s very convenient, and thereÕ s a lot of unique things here that arenÕ t an interesting way to get kids anywhere else,Ó he said. away from the screens and get Such as the kaleidoscopic involved in other projects.Ó bulk candy wall, which holds 176 Inspired by CunninghamÕ s different kinds of candy, making love for the ocean, the storeÕ s it one of the largest in the state, theme is strictly nautical; Cunningham said. lanterns hang above the checkÒ A huge number of these are out desk, while oars and pulleys very rareÑy ou wonÕ t find them rest against the walls. And of anywhere. Once people start to course, thereÕ s Captain Duck. discover this, itÕ s amazing, not Ò HeÕ s my boss. I report to a only because they may have duck, so I canÕ t take anything never seen them, or havenÕ t too seriously,Ó Cunningham said seen them in decades, but with a laugh, adding that his because they also canÕ t believe superior is quite Ò demanding.Ó what really good candy tastes Cunningham hopes the homey like; theyÕ re used to stuff in the feel of the store will attract grocery stores,Ó Cunningham people away from the larger said. party and dŽc or stores. Cunningham has planned Ò You wonÕ t get lost in it. You donÕ t have to drive to a huge big– See DUCK on page 5a

New party, craft and décor store boasts enormous candy wall By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter Captain Duck, a new craft, party and dŽc or store, has opened its doors in Essex Junction on Route 15, next to Price Chopper. From growing up in Bennington to raising four children in Burlington, owner Dan Cunningham has always had an affinity for arts and crafts. Ò I came from a very creative family where we would do these kind of projects all the time, and I noticed in northern Vermont there are a lot of people doing this kind of thing,Ó Cunningham said. Ò I thought with all the screen time out there, this was

Dan Cunningham stands in the recently opened Captain Duck party, craft and décor store in Essex on Monday afternoon. OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY

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the broad lake. Ò WeÕ ve never won much in the Derby,Ó says Brian as he drops a hook down 55 feet to where the larger lake trout and salmon are swimming, sending up blips on the boatÕ s electronic fish finder. Ò But that doesnÕ t matter, we catch fish out here pretty much every day of the season.Ó For the Dunklings, who run Sure Strike Charters, fishing is a business that goes back generations. Ò My grandfather was a lobsterman in Maine and my father, Ray, started RayÕ s Seafood Market in Essex in 1951, so I guess itÕ s in my blood,Ó says Paul. The first seafood retailer in the state, RayÕ s remains one of the largest with outlets in Burlington and Essex, and a mobile van. RayÕ s also provides wholesale deliveries to restaurants around the northern part of the state. While much of its seafood comes fresh from Maine or Massachusetts, RayÕ s increasingly buys and sells local fishermenÕ s non-game catch, such as Lake Champlain perch. (There are no commercial fisheries and it is illegal to sell game fish, such as lake trout or salmon.) Ò People donÕ t realize how good-eating the fish from Lake Champlain really are,Ó says Ehlers. Ò In many ways, the lake is healthier than itÕ s been in years. The fish are totally safe to eat.Ó Chefs are starting to agree. Meghan Sheridan, a Middlebury resident who runs the Vermont Fresh Network, has been working with Ehlers and local chefs to raise awareness of the value and taste of local fish. This past January, the VFN and LCI held the first annual Fish Chowder Championships, and gave extra points to chefs who used local fish.

Salmon, by the barrel In the 1700s, there were so many wild salmon swimming in Lake Champlain and its tributaries that signs warned horsemen crossing the streams where they spawned not to let their horses slip on the fish. Records show you could trade two barrels of salmon for a third of a cow. With development the fishery changed. Dams began to block access to the spawning grounds. By 1800, wild Atlantic salmon were gone from the lake. A century later, lake trout were almost extirpated as well. Since then, the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife has taken measures to both restock and protect the current populations. Each year, it raises and releases more than a million fish in an effort to keep the populations growing. In 2015, that included salmon and lake trout. With lake cleanup efforts in effect and programs to control the predatory cormorants and lamprey (parasitic fish that attach themselves to other fish), sport fishing on Lake Champlain has rebounded. Ò No question, even six or seven years ago you wouldnÕ t have seen this many lake trout,Ó says Dunkling, as he helped a guest land a 27-inch lake trout, the fifth in an hour. Ehlers agrees. Ò The fishery is the healthiest it has probably been in the past 100 years. But it wouldnÕ t be that way if we werenÕ t raising millions of trout and salmon in concrete runways. If that didnÕ t happen, thereÕ s no way weÕ d be

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Algae and other impacts The greatest impact of runoff comes from phosphorous, a naturally occurring nutrient that is released with soil erosion. In recent years, high amounts of phosphorous have caused algae growth, in particular the toxic blue-green algae blooms that have literally choked shallower waters in the southern end of Lake Champlain and in the north, particularly in Missisquoi Bay and St. Albans Bay, starving the water of oxygen. As part of the Clean Water Act, the federal Environmental Protection Agency has set new standards, known as Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL), for how much phosphorous Lake Champlain (and Long Island Sound, the other large body of water VermontÕ s watershed feeds) can carry. Vermont has some catching up to do; and if it does not voluntarily meet the new maximum daily loads, the EPA could mandate stricter laws on water quality that could affect everything from road building to farming to home renovations throughout the state. In response, the Vermont Legislature passed a water quality bill, H. 35, this past session that essentially lays out a plan for how the state will reduce the phosphorous load so it can meet those standards. Ò But itÕ s more than just phosphorous thatÕ s impacting our fishery,Ó says Ehlers. Silt alone slows the water flow in the spawning streams, lowers the oxygen level and raises the water temperature. The runoff also carries pesticides from farms and lawns, as well as other contaminants Ñ oil and salt from roads, asbestos powder from brake linings, pharmaceuticals that have seeped into waste water from home use and even caffeine. Ò Did you know that Burlington Bay is slightly caffeinated?Ó asks Ehlers. If so, the trout the Sure Strike II takes in today donÕ t seem to have the jitters. By 11 a.m., nine good-sized lake trout are in the cooler. Ò Overall, IÕ m really optimistic,Ó says Ehlers. Ò Ten years ago the largest trout weÕ d see caught at the Derby were 12 pounders. In recent years, theyÕ ve just gotten bigger and more plentiful and weÕ re seeing more lake sturgeon, more muskies and a return of whitefish.Ó The record catch for lake trout at last yearÕ s FatherÕ s Day Derby was 17.49 pounds. This year, the trout population has done so well that the Derby has raised its minimum length for a recorded trout from 24 inches to 28 inches. Derby fishermen may pull more than 3,000 fish from Lake Champlain this coming weekend, but many of those are weighed, measured and then released, hardly affecting populations. For Paul and Brian Dunkling, the fishery rebound is good news for their livelihood and also for their family. Come FatherÕ s Day, BrianÕ s children will be the fourth generation of Dunklings fishing Lake Champlain and heÕ s looking forward to teaching his kids the secrets of the lake, just as his grandfather and father have passed down that wisdom to him. Ò IÕ m hopeful for the future,Ó says Ehlers, who has three children and a fourth on the way. Ò With all the science we have now, with all the awareness and the legislation, we have a chance to restore the lake. My hope is that my kids will be fishing for salmon and trout that were born in the wild. If we set our priorities right, that will happen.Ó

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out here catching trout today.Ó Though both the numbers and the size of fish have grown in recent years, the populations are still not reproducing in the wild at a sustainable rate. Scientists are not yet sure why. But the biggest threat Ehlers and Dunkling see to the fishery today is not other predators or chemical pollutants, but two staples of the Vermont diet Ñ dairy and meat. Ò The first thing we need to do to help clean up our waters is to restrict the run-off from our farms,Ó Ehlers says. As Sure Strike II passes Oak Ledge Point, Paul Dunkling points to a long line of brown water on the horizon off Burlington. Ò See there, thatÕ s all silt Ñ runoff from farms and dirt roads thatÕ s pouring into the lake from the Winooski.Ó Heavy rains caused nearly two dozen sewage overflows in May and early June, and washed dirt and debris into rivers up and down the lake from the Otter Creek to the Missisquoi, including the LaPlatte, which feeds directly into Shelburne Bay. Ò Brook trout, salmon and many other fish need clear, cold water,Ó says Ehlers. Ò We shouldnÕ t have rivers like the Otter Creek or Winooski running brown.Ó

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Opinion Perspective

Fiscal disease and recovery By WIN SMITH

A childhood friend of mine had a mother who had a wonderfully loving and generous heart. Meals at their home were always a feast with large portions of tasty food, which usually included a pile of creamy mashed potatoes. She would insist that we have seconds before serving us a large slice of fresh apple pie with vanilla ice cream. My friend later moved away, and I did not see him for many years until I heard he was suffering from terminal heart disease. I visited him as he lay on his couch at home, barely able to move and in great pain. He told me that he now understood that the consequences of a lifetime of over-indulging had led to obesity, diabetes, painful gout and finally heart disease. He regretted not listening to others, nor having the discipline to correct “We have a his behavior before it became too late. spending problem At his annual physicals, he told me that his doctor would in Vermont.” be troubled to see he’d gained another 10 pounds, but my friend would say, ”Doc, actually I had expected to be up 20 so I actually lost 10. It’s been a successful year.” For a while he told me that short-term fad solutions made him feel like he was doing the right thing, but he now understood they only delayed the inevitable. Tearfully, he looked at me and said, “I was told you ran a marathon in 2:46:48. I used to beat you running around the block, now look at me.” Shortly after my visit, my friend died. And, sadly, there is a similar story playing out right here in Vermont. I love Vermont for many reasons, one of which is the heart that exists in our state — a strong and vibrant heart that was so evident in the days following Hurricane Irene. Today, I see how my neighbors in the Mad River Valley rally to just causes and support fellow neighbors in need. But I am worried. Like my friend’s well-intentioned mother who thought such generosity was the kind and right thing to do, I am concerned that our elected officials in Montpelier have overfed us for years, and the consequences are now showing up in the state’s annual budgets. Like my friend, we may have enjoyed the feast, but are now finding it difficult to reduce our consumption. Our spend rate may be up only 4.8 percent, but weaning off these generous portions will be uncomfortable and require much discipline. But, as in the case of my friend, the consequences of failure to act are far worse. We have a spending problem in Vermont. Do not let a well-intentioned enabler convince you otherwise; this was not a successful legislative session. We did not cut from what we spent last year; we only reduced another increase in state spending. For the past several years, our spending rate has exceeded our revenue. Left unchecked, this fact will ultimately prove terminal. Detroit, for example, knows that now — lying on the couch like my friend. The morphine from higher fees and higher taxes on businesses and individuals may temporarily relieve the patient’s symptoms, but it does not stop the actual disease. We citizens need to help our well-meaning elected officials to understand that they are killing us with kindness. There is no gain without pain, but if we do not get ourselves into fiscal shape, short-term pain will be the least of our problems. To get well, we need to understand that the absolute level of state spending must be reduced, the unfunded liabilities of our retirement and post-retirement health care program for teachers and state workers must be addressed, and we must reduce the increasing tax and fee burdens on business so that existing ones can grow, hire more employees, and generate additional tax revenue to the state, and so that we can bring new businesses into our state. We are not on the couch yet, but we are one year closer. The story of my friend is fictional. The Vermont story is real. Win Smith is president of Sugarbush Resort and chairman of the Vermont Business Roundtable Board of Directors.

Letters to the Editor Questioning selectboard’s Saxon Hill decision The Saxon Hill Forest dispute is NOT resolved (“Saxon Hill Forest dispute resolved” June 11). Rather, it appears that the Town of Essex Selectboard and Allen Brook Development have secretly negotiated a deal that circumvents the Town Plan to enable clearcutting and strip-mining of the best forest land at Saxon Hill. The Town Plan specifically states: “Protection of the trees is perhaps the primary means of preserving the amenities which the Forest offers. The trees enhance the recreational value of the trails and significantly contribute to the aesthetics of the area. Proper forest management techniques need to include harvesting for long-term forest growth. For these reasons, development within the forest should continue to consist of broad belts of trees and large contiguous blocks of forest.” The Vermont Environmental Court agreed that the town could enforce that plan citing those words. The selectboard may argue that the town will receive 245 acres of land “for free” never mentioning the loss of associated tax revenue. Furthermore, that land would largely consist of existing town rights-of-way, steep banks, streams, ponds and previously clear-cut and strip-mined land. The strip-mined land itself will not have been conserved and will not be suitable for recreation as envisioned in the Town Plan. The voters have previously rejected an amendment to the Town Plan that enabled clearcuts and strip-mines, so why does the selectboard believe the dispute is resolved? We may not know until it is too late as the board has voted 5-0 that “Premature public knowledge of the town’s discussion regarding pending litigation… including the town’s negotiating strategy… would clearly place the Town of Essex at a substantial disadvantage.” However, you have a chance to ask them on June 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Essex Police Department, 145 Maple Street, Essex Junction. I urge you to attend that meeting.

Peter Cottrell Essex Junction

Respecting residents Essex residents must attend the Monday June 22 meeting of the Essex Selectboard at the Essex Police station and save Saxon Hill Forest. Have the selectboard members walked the land, all within the 60 percent conserved portion of Saxon Hill Forest, which they are proposing to allow the new owner to strip-mine for sand? I did, yesterday.

Fire safety from Alan Ashe The Alan Ashe Insurance Agency would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of the wonderful personnel who volunteered their time to help support our Fire Safety Day on May 30. Thank you to Essex Rescue, Essex Junction and Town of Essex fire departments, FireProtec, representatives from the State Fire Marshall, Leo Larocque, the Essex Junction School District and all of the EJRP staff. You helped ensure we were all better educated about fire safety and prevention and had a lot of fun doing it! We would also like to thank our families, friends and community members who came out to support such a worthwhile event. The response was impressive and we look forward to sponsoring another event in the future. It was a great day all around!

Alan Ashe Essex It is gently rolling, forested with no ravines. Perfect for walking, running and easy mountain biking. Didn’t we vote last March 640 to 1,417 against changing the Town Plan, thus preventing changing the boundary of the 60 percent conserved land — the same land the selectboard now proposes extracting from!? Why does the selectboard think it is legal? Their press statement is a bit vague, but it appears that 27 acres that is now zoned industrial will be zoned “no build” while the 27 acres in the conserved area is sand extracted. Afterward when sand extraction is complete, the extracted land will be deeded to the town and the temporary “no build” designation on the industrial land will be lifted. Does anyone believe this is legal? Does anyone believe this respects the residents over-whelming rejection last March to changing the Town Plan? The previous owner, Hector LeClair, sued to be allowed to extract sand on the 60 percent conserved land. He asked the environmental court to rule that the Town Plan is unenforceable, his contention being that it does not contain adequate detail for one to decide what could be done on this land. Environmental Court Judge Thomas Durkin rejected all of his claims and amongst the judge’s statements is: “Within the 60 percent of the RPD-I formally designated for conservation/recreation uses, and the location of that area designated on the map, the level of protection is clear: The resources in that area are fully protected and no development is allowed.

Instead, only conservation and recreation uses are allowed”. Has the selectboard read this decision? It’s hard to know; they are providing little information. So come to the June 22 meeting and find out. Ask why our overwhelming vote last March is not being respected.

Jerry Lasky Essex Junction

Appalling Saxon Hill settlement I am appalled that our selectboard settled the Saxon Hill legal dispute by allowing clear-cutting and sand extraction on conservation/recreation land in the center of the Saxon Hill Forest. What Vermont laws give our selectboard the right to change the conservation zoning on this 27.5 acres without a town-wide vote? Will the Environmental Court judge, presiding over this conflict, allow such an environmental travesty? Last year over 68 percent of the voters of Essex turned down a new Town Plan because they objected to changes in the zoning of the Saxon Hill Forest. We wanted to preserve the 40 percent industrial zoned lands AND preserve the conservation/ recreation lands of the RPD-I zoning district. Our selectboard now seems to think that they know better than the 1,400 Essex citizens who voted “NO” to changes in the Town Plan in March 2014. Here is a question for the landowner, Mr. Senecal, and/or the town selectboard: Instead of destroying 27.5 acres of conserved forest, why not re-visit the industrial lands that have been mined for sand in the past, and dig deeper there to extract more sand?

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Historical fun The Essex Community Historical Society celebrated its Second Annual Family Day on June 7. Many local families joined us in having a wonderful day outside on the New Common next to the Harriet Farnsworth Powell Historical Museum on Route 15 in Essex. Beautiful weather, live music, hands-on weaving, yo-yo contests, and of course tours of our new

museum displays about Essex made it a day to remember. The cake and ice cream helped, too! ECHS wishes to thank the participants, sponsors and donors who made the day a success. First, thanks go to Vermont Weavers Guild member Beth Balon, who drove all the way from Randolph with her portable loom to demonstrate weaving. Every kid who came by wanted a chance to sit down with Beth and learn how to weave on a loom. It was the hit of the day. Our other hits were Derek Burkins, Jericho musician, whose guitar/vocal performances wafted out onto Route 15 all afternoon to surprise passing drivers, and Ellen Pariseau, who returned this year to create more facepainting art. Board member Thad Wolosinski took up yo-yo challenges with none other than Max Levy, Essex Selectboard president, and Greg Morgan of the Economic Development Commission. We especially thank Karen Torrey and TD Bank for supporting us again as Major Sponsor for the 2015 public program series. Fort Ethan Allen Industrial Park/Will Parkinson is our Series Sponsor. Program Sponsors include Full Circle Gardens of Essex, Sweet Clover Market and West Meadow Farm Gluten Free Bakery. Hannaford was an In Kind donor and provided a luscious chocolate cake. And we thank the board members and volunteers who made the day happen: Barb Chapin, Ann Gray, Denise Groll, Tim Jerman, Alan Luzatto and Thad Wolosinski. Our 2015 public program series continues on July 8 at Memorial Hall with a power point talk about the “Devil’s Cabinet: The Eddy Family of Spirit Mediums” from Burlington. The museum at Routes 15 and 128 is open Thursdays 6 –7:30 p.m. and Sundays 1– 4 p.m. and tells the story of Essex. Tours are by appointment. Call 879-0849 or email essexcommunity historicalsociety@ myfairpoint.net for more information. Watch for listings of our programs and events and like us on Facebook. Whoever said history is no fun doesn’t know Essex!

Eva Clough and Paula DeMichele ECHS co-presidents

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School district merger committee digs into financial models By JESS WISLOSKI Essex Reporter The 20-member volunteer committee tasked with investigating whether to merge all Essex and Westford schools into one unified district delved into alternative financial models last week. The efforts to tease out alternative predictions came after an independent study showed that the merger would lead to $1.3 million in cost savings across the communities. However, the model that showed the savings Ñ prepared by educational analyst George Cormier Ñ raised as many questions as it answered for some community members.

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JOIN US TO TALK ABOUT VOLUNTEERING Ð United WayÕ s Volunteer Connection staff will host a Ò volunteeringÓ social at the Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center in Burlington on Tues. June 23. Stop by anytime between 4-5:30 p.m. to explore the wide range of volunteer opportunities available and learn about our Signature Programs for adults age 55 and over. For more information, contact Phet at 8617821 or email phet@unitedwaycc.org. You are also welcome to simply stop by. SCAVENGER HUNT Ð The Shelburne Museum needs volunteers for a Scavenger Hunt on Family Day, June 21. Volunteers can help with the hunt or lend a hand at craft tables around the Museum. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact Pam Nuovo at 985-3346, Ext. 3305 or email pnuovo@shelburnemuseum. org. SUMMER READING Ð Two local

Last week, a presentation prepared by Essex Town and Chittenden Central Supervisory Union business managers attempted to predict what savings the districts might have seen if they had become unified from 2012-2016, unprompted and without incentives from the state. The business managers also looked at what incentives would have done to taxpayersÕ bills during that time. Ò I think, for me, the takeaway was that if we had merged in FY12 to FY16, the merged-with-incentive tax rate is still below where everybody is today,Ó said Grant Geisler, from CCSU. The managers also presented a cost-benefits analysis to the group, outlining areas of potential future savings, including easier budgets, greater

economies of scale for purchasing and transportation offerings, less overhead for administrative expenses, and single reporting systems for student data. In the public comment period, Al Bombardier, a board member from U46 Ñ the school board that represents the high school and Tech Center Ñ said not enough disclosure had been made about the facilities and coming expenses already anticipated by the four districts that would be merging. Ò ThereÕ s one thing that was missing from that presentation,Ó he said. Ò That was the cash assets each district has on hand, and the infrastructure, liabilities or needs over that same five-year period,Ó he said. Ò I canÕ t speak for anybody other

than the high school, but I know thereÕ s a $800,000 roof repair, and the natural resources building that weÕ ve talked about ad infinitum.Ó He also warned that some of the projected savings Ð $700,000, specifically Ð would come from eliminating office personnel. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to discussing articles of incorporation, including how many school board members would represent Westford, Essex Junction, and Essex Town, and how a voting timeline might occur. For more information, visit redstudy. wordpress.com. The next meeting takes place June 18, 6:30 p.m.

CARD SHOWER libraries are sponsoring summer reading programs for youngsters and need volunteers to help with their efforts: Fletcher Free Library Ð Teen and adult volunteers are needed to listen to children talk about the books they are reading, record reading progress, and offer encouragement and book suggestions. Volunteers should be at least high school age and be available for the eight weeks of the program (June 15-Aug. 12). Contact Rebecca Goldberg at 865-7216 or email rgoldberg@Burlington.vt.gov Jericho Town Library Ð Program coordinators are needed to host up to 10 summer programs on the theme Ò Everyone is a Super Hero.Ó Coordinators manage managing registrations and wait-lists, send email reminders, organize teen helpers, greet participants, take attendance, etc. Access to a computer and email is important. Teen Helpers help during programs to set up, greet participants, take pictures, clean up, and help everyone to have fun. Program runs June 23July 24. Contact Colleen Korniak at 899-4686 or email colleen@ jerichotownlibraryvt.org. DAY CAMP Ð The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers for their summer day camps, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Volunteers help with games, projects, outings, etc. Background check required

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and valid driverÕ s license is helpful. Contact Major Patti Murray at 8646991 or email patti.murray@use. salvationarmy.org. OMBUDSMAN/ADVOCATES NEEDED Ð Vermont Legal Aid is seeking volunteer Long Term Care ombusdmen/advocates to work with residents of long-term care facilities. Volunteers make frequent, unannounced visits to assigned facilities to respond to complaints, report serious problems to supervisors, participate in the nursing home survey process, and provide residents and their families with information. Training and monthly in-service meetings provided. Background check required. Contact Alice Harter at 800-769-6728 or email volunteers@ vtlegalaid.org. JOIN THE BOARD Ð Child Care Resource helps families and providers make child care connections and strengthen early learning programs. They are looking for Board members who want to insure that children from birth-age 12 develop to their full potential and are well-prepared for school and life. The Board meets 10 times a year and Board members may also serve on subcommittees and work on special projects. Contact Elizabeth Meyer at 863-3367 or email emeyer@ childcareresource.org.

for John Bartlett’s 80th birthday on June 22

Please send birthday wishes for John Bartlett’s 80th birthday to 39 Mansfield Ave., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

Vermont National Guard to send 150 troops to Japan Members of the Vermont National Guard are preparing to deploy to Okinawa, Japan this month. The Vermont National Guard announced plans last week for some 150 Vermont guardsmen and 10 F-16 fighter jets to be deployed to provide security force in the Pacific region.

A news release described the deployment as a routine deployment for Air Combat Command. The Vermont forces will contribute to a wide range of operations in the region, from disaster relief to combating piracy to active defense. The timeline for the deployment of the 158th

Fighter Wing, which is based in Burlington, is unclear. Ò Our airmen are always read and welltrained to engage in any state or federal mission when called,Ó Col. Patrick Guinee, commander of the 158th Fighter Wing said in the statement. Ò The Green Mountain

Boys are both prepared and excited to help America fulfill its charge in the Asia-Pacific theater of operations,Ó Guinee said.

Essex Automotive Services SOMETHING UP THE SLEEVE When drivers hear a knocking and/or squeaking noise when riding over bumps, it may be an indication of a failed control arm bushing. This suspension component consists of a steel sleeve surrounded by neoprene rubber that is pressed into the control arm and serves as a pivot point between the control arm and sub-frame. Other symptoms of control arm bushing failure include uneven tire wear and vehicle wandering. Because the control arm is an important structural part of the vehicle’s front suspension (it attaches the wheel hub and steering knuckle assembly to the vehicle’s frame), bushing failure can spell real trouble. When symptoms of bushing failure arise, it is important to have the vehicle inspected. We all need a capable, trustworthy automotive technician to help us keep our cars well- maintained and to advise us in times of vehicular trouble such as possible failing bushings. At ESSEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, located at 141-147 Pearl St, Essex Jct., we are proud of our outstanding reputation serving the community and its automotive needs. Call 802.879.1966 with any questions. We offer same-day service and free customer shuttle. Ask us for details. We open at 6:59am, with no appointment needed. We feature A.S.E. Technicians. “Service You Can Trust. We do it all!” We are open for Business!!!

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Essex Area Religious Directory

C alendar 18 Thursday

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

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, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Contact: 578-9243.

JUNE 20

Monty Python’s Spamalot. The St. Michael’s

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 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. 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. 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. 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.

Strawberry Festival. Eat all you want at the annual Strawberry Festival hosted by the Jericho-Underhill Lions Club. All proceeds go to community needs and services. Please join us. Handicap accessible. United Church of Underhill, Underhill, 5-8 p.m. Price is your donation. Information: 8991722.

College Playhouse will open its 2015 summer season with the hit Broadway musical comedy, “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” The Tony Award-winning show is adapted from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” This uproarious retelling of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail features flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers. Runs through June 20. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College Campus, Colchester. Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Adults $44; Seniors/Students $41. Information: www.saintmichaelsplayhouse.org/spamalot.

Friday

Burlington City Arts Lunchtime Concert Series: Jay Ekis. The BCA Center in Burlington invites you to bring your lunch and enjoy this lunchtime concert. Jay Ekis is a singer/songwriter and guitarist, making his home in Montpelier. Jay cuts his own path with original music and lyrics inspired by personal heartbreaks and triumphs as well as focusing on questions of global social concerns. BCA Plaza, Burlington, 12-1 p.m. Free. Information: www.Burlingtoncityarts.org.

VFW Wing Night. The VFW Post 6689 will be

the origin of the process. Emphasis will be placed on Vermont silver spoons made in early Burlington. If you have family old silver spoons, bring them. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free Admission. Information: 865-4556.

Monday

Nature Connections: Happy Trails. Explore

with the Niquette Bay State Park rangers and create your own treasure hunt. Session includes a discussion, a do-able hike and a craft to take home. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited; please call the park to sign up. Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Admission: $3-$4 Ages 14+; $2 Ages 4-13; Free for ages 3 and under. Information: 893-5210.

hosting its weekly community meal. This week’s menu will include the post’s popular wings along with celery and plenty of dressing. All are invited including members and non-members. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 5:30-7 p.m. $7 for 10 wings. Information: 878-0700. Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 651-5012.

Saturday

Father’s Day Breakfast. The Eagles Ladies

Auxiliary will be hosting the annual Father’s Day Breakfast. A menu including all of dad’s favorite breakfast staples will be served. Profits from this event will be used for local charities. Eagles Club, Jeffersonville, 8 -11:30 a.m. Contact Reba: 899-3130.

Learn How to Earn a Historical Pin. Come

join the Vermont Genealogy Library and learn about the pins you may be eligible for from the Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society. Sheila Morris will show you how to earn pins based on your connections with your ancestors. We currently offer a “Civil War” pin; a “They Walked with Champlain” pin; and the “Filles du Roi/Soldat du Carignan” pin. Vermont Genealogy Library, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. Information: www. vtgenlib.org/general/upcomingClass.php

Father’s Day Pasta Dinner. The St. Amadeus

Parish will be hosting a pasta dinner to celebrate all the fathers in our lives. The menu will include a variety of pastas and sauces, complimented by green garden salad and dessert. The dinner will include a raffle and gift bags will be available for sale. Proceeds to benefit the Insurance Fund for St. Amadeus and St. Joseph Mission. St. Amadeus Parish, Alburgh, 5-7 p.m. Adults $8; Children $5; and children under 7 years old are free. Information: 309-4731.

Tuesday

Author Appearance: Lev Grossman. Join

Lev Grossman, The New York Times bestselling author of the “Magicians Trilogy,” in conversation with Andrew Liptak of Geek Mountain State. Grossman will discuss, among many topics, his latest novel: “The Magician’s Land,” the conclusion to the “Magicians Trilogy.” Phoenix Bookstore, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Information: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350.

Tuesday Night Trail Running Series. Cata-

mount Outdoor Family Center invites all trail running enthusiasts to this fun event for all ages and abilities with a 5 km race, a 2.5 km “Cadets” race and a short “Cubs” race. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 6 p.m. Adults $8, Teens $4, Kids 12 and under $3, and Kids 8 and under free. Information: www.catamountoutdoorfamilycenter.com.

Movies at Main Street Landing: “Holiday.”

The Movies at Main Street Landing series present the classic 1938 George Cukor directed romantic comedy “Holiday,” starring film icons Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations benefit Outright Vermont. Contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

Wednesday

Pub Style Trivia. Join other teams of fellow

Sunday

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.

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, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Contact: 578-9243.

Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Chittenden

County Fish and Game Club’s annual Free Derby for children ages 14 and under. Trophies will be awarded in age groups and participation prizes for all. Kayak raffle and lunch will also be available. Chittenden County Fish and Game Club, Jonesville, 8-11 a.m. Information: 4343210.

Coin Silver in Vermont. Due to a scarcity

of silver in early America, silversmiths often melted down coins to obtain the raw materials needed, hence the term “coin silver.” David Perrin, author of “Coin Silver: Is it a Vermont Mark?” will discuss

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 Oct. 2. Fridays from 3:307:30 p.m. on Lincoln Street in Essex Junction. More info: www.5cornersfarmersmarket. com.

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group. Interstitial

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 Vermontbased 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: 864-0555, 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 writing

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

mony 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: 865-7211.

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.

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C alendar Italian Conversation Group. Open to all

interested in learning/hearing the Italian language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 654-2536.

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

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.

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 Junction 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 confidential 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.

Newcomers Club. Newcomers Club’s organized 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.

Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts 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: 8765087 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.

Essex Community Justice Center’s Citizen

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.

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: 662-0001 or at kate@essexcjc.org.

To view more ongoing events go to: www.EssexReporter.com/calendar

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate. Rockin’ Ron sings from his albums “Give Me an RRR!” and “Pirate PaRRRty!” He covers the history of pirates and examines the life of Black Sam Bellamy, known as the Robin Hood of the Sea. Heroes or villains, pirates are fascinating characters. For grades kindergarten and up. Registration required. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1-2 p.m.

Backpack Theater presents “The Wild Things” & “Sleeping Beauty.” The talented teen troupe from Swanton performs live theater, acting out these two beloved stories. For kids entering kindergarten and up. Registration required. Essex Teen Center, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m.

Axis and Allies: War at Sea. Play a World War II game of strategy using battleships, air fleets and submarines to decide the fate of the world. For teens. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-5 p.m.

Adopt a Beanie Pet. June 22 and onward. Want a pet of your own? Adopt one of our cute critters for a week. Keep a daily journal to share with us. For kids entering grade 2 and up.

Magic: The Gathering. Play the role of planeswalker: a powerful wizard who fights others for glory. Your cards represent your weapons, spells you know and creatures that will fight for you. Beginners welcome. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Marshmallow Roast and Lawn Games. Brownell Teens host a Marshmallow Roast and play games with kids on the library lawn, such as hopscotch, marbles, bocce, badminton and more. For all ages. Registration required. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 22, Meet K-9 Heroes. Police K-9 Instructor Wade Labrecque brings one or two trained dogs to show us their skills in police work. Includes canine safety, obedience, what K-9 dogs do on patrol and why dogs are so special in police work. For kids entering grade 1 and up. Registration required. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-2:45 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Fresh from the Garden, Good Food for Kids. Every Tuesday young Garden Heroes walk to our garden at Summit Street School to tend plants, pull weeds and harvest fresh vegetables. We return to the library to prepare delicious dishes from vegetables we picked. Learn food prep techniques and taste something new. Grades 1 and up. Registration required. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 “Readers Are Heroes” Stitch-In. Members of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America celebrate our summer theme with a stitch-in. Watch them create embroidery using a variety of needlework techniques. Choose an embroidered “READ” bookmark to take home. For all ages, kids and adults. Brownell Library, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Teen Puppeteer Workshop. Learn puppetry skills and become a “hero(ine)” for Preschool Story Time on July 1st at 9:30 a.m. Experience how puppets can bring story time alive and entertain kids. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m.

Events at your

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Tech Help with Clif. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new electronic devices and Clif will sit with you to help you learn more about them. No reservations needed. First come, first helped. Brownell Library, Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

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Annual Greek Food Festival Sunday, July 26

12 Noon - 5pm, Rain or Shine

Free Admission Featuring

Full Greek Menu and Greek Pastries Live Greek Music and Dancing with Greek Dances Performed by the Children Church Tours also Available

Greek Orthodox Church • 862-2155 Corner of Ledge Road & South Willard Street Additional parking at Christ the King Church

Champlain valley expo, essex JunCtion

June 26-28, 2015

Quilt Exhibits Friday-saturday: 9am-6pm sunday: 9am-3pm

Champagne & Chocolate Preview thursday June 25, tickets $12 u 7:30-9:30pm Classes u Lectures u Quilt Appraisals Merchants Mall u Gallery Talks Air Conditioned

Free Parking

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Host families needed for Chinese students attending camp at Essex High School culture first-hand. For Ted Li, a 17-yearold student from Guangzhou Gauandong, China, who stayed in Connecticut while participating in the program, these moments were the most rewarding. Ò My host familyÕ s house is very huge and has a beautiful environment around the house, so I felt like I was on vacation. It was very comfortable and relaxing, and I usually talked to them about anything, include my life and my plan for the future,Ó Li wrote in an email to The Essex Reporter. Ò I also got plenty of information about their lives, and they gave me a couple suggestions about the university in-state. I was very happy to have this great experience living with my host family.Ó However, the Chinese students arenÕ t the only beneficiaries of this experience, Hirsch said. Both sides benefit. Donna Decatur, who has hosted a group of students twice, echoed this sentiment. Ò My daughter loved meeting the girls. We stay in touch with them

By Colin Flanders The Essex Reporter A local educational organization is searching for host families for Chinese students attending an American culture and language camp at Essex High School. For the sixth straight summer, Burlington-based educational organization SPIRAL International will invite 10 to 15 groups of 30 Chinese middle and high school students to spend two weeks in Vermont, New Hampshire or Connecticut. The students attend daytime English lessons during their stay. Mornings are focused on a specific theme, such as farming and animals or shopping, while the afternoons are then spent doing activities that coincide with that dayÕ s lesson, allowing the students to apply what theyÕ ve learned, said Michele Hirsch, SPIRAL InternationalÕ s administration director. The evenings are a time for students to spend with their host families, experiencing different aspects of American

still through email and I send presents for the Chinese New Year. ItÕ s an experience that the whole family benefitted from,Ó Decatur said. Decatur Ñ who has been a part-time public safety officer at Saint MichaelÕ s College for 20 years Ñ has a niece who was adopted from China. She said this inspired her to host students in an effort to learn more about Chinese culture. Ò One night when we were sitting around, the girls started cutting out Chinese symbols in pieces of paper. They challenged each other to make the smallest one; apparently in china thereÕ s a competition annually and they get together to try to make different symbols out of paper. We spent two hours cutting out different things,Ó Decatur said. Decatur said the students focused on the Chinese symbol for friendship, managing to carve it down to one square-inch. Ò It was amazing. I still have that. We have it on the refrigerator and itÕ s a symbol we look at and remember the girls,Ó

Chinese high school students conduct river research during a past visit to Vermont through the SPIRAL International program. Photo ContRIbuted

Decatur said. Hirsch said one of the biggest worries prospective families voice is overcoming the language barrier. She admitted the studentsÕ language ability can be Ò mixed.Ó Yet Decatur said this was a concern that faded quickly. Ò They would take Post-it notes and write the Chinese word and the

English word and put it on things all around our house. Every night they would quiz us and we would quiz them,Ó Decatur said. Ò There was never a time we couldnÕ t figure out what they were trying to say.Ó Families are encouraged to host two students Ñ although itÕ s not required Ñ and are compensated with a

$200 stipend per student to help with the cost of food and transportation. The students arrive on the evening of July 20, attending the camp weekdays from July 21 to July 31. Those interested in hosting students should contact Hirsch at admin@ spiralinternational.org or call 802-540-0305.

Waterproof Winooski River guide in the works

By Jason starr The Essex Reporter

The Friends of the Winooski River group is working with students at Vermont Commons School to make exploring the Winooski River easier and more educational. The non-profit was awarded a grant through the Lake Champlain Basin Program to develop a waterproof map and guide to the river and its tributaries from its headwaters in Cabot to its delta in Colchester where it flows into Lake Champlain. The map will include information about paddling, fishing, swimming and hiking opportunities as well as write-ups

on the watershedÕ s natural and cultural history. It will be available for $9.95 next year in local outdoor gear shops and on the Friends of the Winooski River website (www.winooskiriver.org). Ò This project has been the dream of many supporters of the Friends of the Winooski River,Ó said Noah Pollock, a member of the non-profitÕ s board of directors. Ò ItÕ s a wonderful way to connect people to the watershed they live in.Ó A previous guide booklet produced by the non-profit covers only the main stem of the river, is outdated and is not printed on waterproof paper, Pollock said. The new map is patterned off a Vermont River Conservancy map of the Connecticut River. One of the requirements of the

This project has been the dream of many supporters of the Friends of the Winooski River. Noah Pollock non-profit’s board of directors.

grant is to engage students in the project. Vermont Commons School is a private school for grades 6-12 in South Burlington. Students there will spend a week in September camping and paddling along the river and collecting information for the guide. According to Pollock, they will be meeting with community

members, scientists and historical society members to develop information for the map, as well as researching books and Internet sites about the river. Pollock will be editing their work and collaborating with a cartographer to finalize the product. The map scheduled to be published in January.

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The Winooski Historical Society has taken over VermontÕ s annual French Heritage Day that ran for nine years in Vergennes, and is bringing it to the lawn of the Champlain Mill on July 11. Expect genealogists, fiddlers, singers, historians, canoemakers and trappers among other Franco-infused tradespeople during the daylong celebration of the Vermont-French connection. Ò We hope to do as well with it as they did (in Vergennes) and grow it in Winooski,Ó said Steve Norman of the Historical Society. Ò ItÕ s certainly a receptive community for French heritage of any kind.Ó Winooski is a good fit, Norman said, because of its history as an immigration hub for French Canadians and its newer mix of immigrants from French-speaking African countries. Winooski City Manager Deac Decareau echoed that sentiment in a press release: Ò WinooskiÕ s first settlers, as well as its first millwork immigrant wave, were both French-speaking,Ó he said. Ò We are proud of that heritage, which continues today with many French-speaking new Americans from Congo and West Africa.Ó

The event had been organized by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Sue Hoxie said it Ò needed some retooling to keep it fresh and vibrant.Ó The Chamber shopped the event to organizations around the state before the Winooski Historical Society stepped up, she said. Event sponsors include the Winooski Community Partnership, LeunigÕ s Bistro and CafŽ , Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, Young Traditions Vermont, PeteÕ s Posse, WinooskiÕ s Twincraft Skincare, the Burlington Town Center, the Alliance Fran• aise of the Lake Champlain Region, and QuŽ becÕ s delegation in New England. Entertainment acts will include Vermont French-themed bands and QuŽ becois fiddlers. Winooski native and French historian Kim Chase will read selections of her works with colleague Judy Dow. Also, the Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society will be equipped with computer terminals to assist people in exploring their family connections. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Winooski Historical Society is recruiting people, organizations and businesses interested in participating as exhibitors, volunteers or performers. E-mail FrenchHeritageDay@gmail.com for more information or go to www.facebook. com/vermontfrenchheritageday.

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Upcoming Events DRAW AND DRINK: BURLESQUE. On June 25, ONE Arts Center will be hosting an evening of drinking and drawing, with a live burlesque model and a complementary drink. Light drawing exercises will get participants started and then libation driven creativity will provide for a full evening of great drawing. All experience levels welcome. Bring drawing pad and drawing tools of your choice. This playful take on traditional classes links an energetic engaged atmosphere to professional guides and challenges. ONE Arts Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $20 in advance, $24 at the door. Information: http://oneartscenter.com/classesevents/for-adults/

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ermont Youth Dancers uses dance and current music to present this original production inspired by the musical West Side Story, and influenced by modern Ò dance crewÓ culture. The show appeals to older kids, teens, and adults with its hard hitting choreography, and themes of prejudice, freedom, and finding belonging. Our Song tells the story of two unlikely lovers, Tony and Maria, caught in the middle of a turf war between their respective dance crews. They struggle to be true to themselves while also remaining loyal to their friends, and when a fight at a regional competition sends tensions spiraling out of control, the pair must find a way to make peace before it is too late.

The cast of the Vermont Youth Dancers’ “Our Song, A Story From the West Side” will perform at Mt. Mansfield Union High School in Jericho on June 27. Front row, from left: Steven Sonntag of Colchester and Wendy Wright. Second row, from left: Anne Stetson of Colchester, Liam Kinney of Essex, Lily Brown (sitting), Chloe Clark, Sierra Aguiar, and Saege Robinson. Back row, from left: Hunter Groff, Kaylie Groff, Becca Sprano, Gretel Dougherty, Tanner Paffen, Abi Bauman and Abby Necrason. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

This showÕ s teen cast includes local talented dancers from Jericho, Colchester, Underhill, Huntington, and Essex in a dynamic production complete with imaginative storytelling, lively characters, and best of all, choreography and music that tell a story about things that matter Ñ staying true to ourselves and accepting others for who they are. Colchester residents Steven Sonntag and Anne Stetson and Liam Kinney of Essex will perform as part of the cast. Vermont Youth Dancers is a community dance troupe of area elementary, middle and high school students founded in 2006 by Jericho resident and Director Mia Groff, and co-directed by Theresa Robinson. The troupe grew from its original five dancers into a top-notch performance experience for local youth, ages 7 to 18, who commit to a rigorous rehearsal schedule and learn

choreography and drama to animate their characters on stage. Our Song is a student-directed production, and the vision of an original company member, Kaylie Groff. Ò It has been so thrilling seeing my vision unfold into this exciting show,Ó says Groff. Ò Working with my peers is incredibly rewarding, and directing shows like this is my ultimate career goal.Ó Previous troupe performances include Cinderella Unwritten, Forever Young-A Peter Pan Tale, Breakthrough, Come With Me, Young Forever Ñ Back to Neverland, Carry On, A Song Will Rise, and this springÕ s performance of Between the Raindrops, A Journey to Oz.

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FRENCH HERITAGE DAY IN WINOOSKI. Vermont’s 10th Annual French Heritage Day will enliven Winooski’s downtown on July 11 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. This outdoor celebration of all things French including music, art, crafts, food, and language, produced by the Winooski Historical Society includes craftsmen, genealogists, fiddlers, singers, historians, fencers, petanqueplayers and more. Admission is free. Information: facebook.com/ VermontFrenchHeritageDay

Current Exhibits IMAGINED EXPLORATIONS. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled “Imagined Explorations” from local Essex resident artist, Jody Desjardins. Desjardins describes his work and process this way: “The work I create is a continuous dialogue between the visual input I receive and how I process this information through the language of painting. I am not always certain about the image I am going to make; instead it’s more about what I discover through the process of building layers of paint, patterns and line.” Desjardins works on surfaces that are recycled and bring new life to them. He gathers inspiration by exploring his environment by bicycle. Jody lives and works in Essex. Exhibit runs through June 30. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m. Information: http://vintageinspired.net/press/ TRAVELERS IN POSTWAR EUROPE. Photographer H. A. Durfee, Jr. spent a long career in obstetrics and gynecology at Mary Fletcher Allen Health Care. Between 1951 and 1953, while practicing medicine at a U.S. Army Airbase in Germany, he took more than 600 blackand-white images in the aftermath of World War II. A majority of the work remained unseen for more than 60 years, until 2014, when Durfee’s son began to print the negatives, bringing these images to view. The exhibit runs through June 28. Fleming Museum, UVM Campus, Burlington. Gallery hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m.; Mondays, closed. Admission: $5 adults; $3 students and senior citizens; children under 6, free. Information: www.uvm.edu/~fleming. THOMAS BRENNAN: DARKNESS FROM LIGHT. Thomas Brennan has been an exhibiting photographer for the past 25 years and is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Vermont, where he has taught since 1989. In "Darkness From Light," Brennan uses "photogenic drawing," a cameraless photography technique pioneered by 19th century photographer Henry Fox-Talbot. Brennan explores mortality and metaphorical implication through his documentation of objects from nature. In the format of shadows, Brennan captures animal specimens, molecular models and instruments of scientific measure, resulting in an unexpected sense of beauty and modernized aesthetic. The exhibition runs through June 20. BCA Center, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Mondays. Information: www.burlingtoncityarts.org/exhibitions “LIFE FORMS AND COLOR STUDIES.” Vermont artist Lynn Cummings will be showing a collection of her newly-created abstract paintings. The "life forms" paintings exhibit bold use of color and abstract forms based on personal symbols, shapes and patterns perhaps reminding one of creatures from the depths of the ocean or microbes enlarged millions of times. On display through June 28. The Gallery at Main Street Landing, Burlington. Information: www. artsalivevt.org For more listings visit www.essexreporter.com/arts-and-entertainment

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POLICE BEAT Vermont vigilant as prison escapees remain at large Vermont State Police are continuing their outreach efforts to communities along Lake Champlain as part of the ongoing search for two Dannemora, N.Y., prison escapees. While no sightings of the pair have been reported in the Green Mountain State, police said their response is the result of information provided by New York State detectives that indicated the escapees might have intended to travel to Vermont. David Sweat, 34, was serving a life sentence without parole for the 2002 killing of a sheriff’s deputy. Richard Matt, 48, was sentenced to 25 years to life for kidnapping, killing and

dismembering his former boss in 1997. Both were being held at the Clinton Correctional Facility before their escape. “While we currently have no information to suggest that the escapees are in Vermont, we continue to ask all Vermonters to remain vigilant in reporting any suspicious behavior via 911,” said Vermont State Police Field Force Commander Major Walt Goodell in a press release. Police say they have implemented a number of steps to stay fully up to date on the situation, including assigning a detective to a command post in New York, deploying marine patrol on Lake Champlain from the St. Albans, Williston and New Haven barracks, as well as an increased response to any reports of suspicious people, camp burglaries or trespassing incidents. “We’re continuing our efforts around saturation patrols and

lake patrols, trying to get the word out to folks,” said Scott Waterman, Vermont State Police public information officer. Waterman says these efforts will persist for “as long as it takes.” Vermont State Police have responded to 28 tips as of Friday, a number Waterman said has since increased. So far, all tips have been deemed false sightings or unconnected to the escapees. While New York State Police have offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the escapees, Waterman stressed the importance of letting police handle any capture efforts. “I would say that anybody who feels they have anything to report should call 911 immediately and not take anything into their own hands,” Waterman said.

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0637 Burglary on Lincoln St 0811 Burglary on Pearl St 0852 Susp Circumstance on Sand Hill Rd 0909 Agency Assist on Founders Rd 0947 Burglary on Foster Rd 1019 Juvenile Problem on Founders Rd 1126 Welfare Check on Susie Wilson Rd 1152 Fraud on South St 1200 Accident on Pearl St 1215 Theft on Old Colchester Rd 1338 Shoplifting on Pearl St 1338 DLS on Colchester Rd 1404 Shoplifting/DLS on Old Colchester Rd 1407 Accident on Maple St 1434 Suspicious Circumstance on Ewing Pl 1446 Vandalism on Sycamore Ln 1628 Alarm on Bushey Ln 1818 Suspicious Person on Upper Main St 1842 VIN Verification on Pearl St 1856 Alarm on Main St 1921 Accident on Educational Dr 1931 Alarm on Bixby Hill Rd 2037 Disabled Vehicle on Jericho Rd 2206 Agency Assist in Williston

Man killed, four injured in Colchester I-89 crash

A Quebec man was killed and four Connecticut residents were injured Saturday in a head-on car collision on Interstate 89 in Colchester. The man was identified as Dominique Roy, 48, of St. Laurent, Quebec, according to Vermont State Police.

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ANYONE WITH INFORMATION regarding the crash is asked to call VSP Williston at 802-878-7111

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MUNICIPAL OFFICES RELOCATING The Essex Town offices located at 81 Main St. will be closing and relocating for renovations. The Town offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday June 18th and 19th for the move to the temporary location. The location of the temporary offices is 42 Allen Martin Dr., Suite 10 until the renovations are complete. It is expected that the renovations will be complete by mid-November. More information will follow as it becomes available. The Town thanks REM Development and Miller Realty Group for making this vacant space available to the Town at cost. During the renovations of Town Hall, 81 Main Street, Town offices/personnel will be relocated according to the directory below. You are encouraged to call ahead if you need to see a specific staff member to be sure he/she is in the office and available. We appreciate your patience during the construction period and look forward to serving you at 81 Main Street when the renovations have been completed.

2315 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd 2316 Suspicious on Center Rd 2325 Noise Complaint on Lamoille St 2341 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd Sunday 0018 Disabled Vehicle on I 289 0229 Welfare Check on Hiawatha Ave 0316 Alarm on Abare Ave 0355 Suspicious Circumstance on Susie Wilson Rd 0524 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd 0616 Alarm on Prospect St 0706 Alarm on Sydney Dr 0939 Theft on Stearns Ave 1026 Suspicious Circumstance on Susie Wilson Rd 1208 Suspicious Person on Lamore Rd 1218 Theft on Susie Wilson Rd 1246 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Center Rd 1339 Phone Problem on Main St 1439 Two Charged with Assault & Attempted Robbery on Pinecrest Dr 1444 Alarm on River Rd 1504 Citizens Dispute on Colchester Rd 1508 Vandalism on Pine Ct 1536 Citizens Dispute on Osgood Hill 1616 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Susie Wilson Rd 1754 Theft on Susie Wilson Rd 1828 Citizens Dispute on Roscoe Ct 1953 Juvenile Problem on Maple St 2019 Susp Circumstance on Hillcrest Rd 2049 Susp Vehicle on Susie Wilson Rd Tickets Issued: 10 Warnings Issued: 47 Fire/EMS Calls Dispatched: 46

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Roy was heading southbound on I-89 before his 2004 Honda Civic crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with a 2014 Suburu Forester. He was brought to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. The Forester carried four passengers from Tolland, Conn. The driver, Bradford Freeman, 49, received minor cuts and bruises, while the front-seat passenger, Robert Bowden, 50, broke his arm. Two 15-year-old passengers in the back seat were also bruised in the accident. Police said they are investigating the cause of the crash that totaled both cars, looking to see if heavy rain factored into the accident. Neither driver was speeding, and all five victims were wearing seatbelts at the time. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to call VSP Williston at 802-878-7111.

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and receiving a free fishing pole and reel. • 85 — The percentage of fish weighed in alive. • 401 — The number of family registrations in 2014. • 500 — The approximate number of anglers who attended the closing awards ceremony last year. • 1,672 — The number of fish released alive by Derby officials. • 1,892 — The number of fish

weighed in during the 64 hours of fishing. • $3,000 — The value of each of the seven first-place species category awards. • 4,842 — The number of anglers registered in the Derby in 2014. • $7,501.12 — The cash awarded to the highest-scoring fish in each division via the Super Bonus Option in 2014. • $13,501.12 — The amount of cash awarded for one fish in the 2014 Derby.

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Graduation

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Jonathan Robert Burton receives congratulations and a high school diploma from Essex High School principal Robert Reardon during a ceremony marking the class of 2015’s graduation.

A beautiful, sunny day greeted the 296 Essex High School students who graduated on Saturday at the Essex Skating Facility. The Pledge of Allegiance and welcome were delivered by graduating senior Maureen Besade. Two of the seniors who graduated summa cum laude Ñ Grace Yu and Matthew Wu Ñ addressed their classmates. In all, 11 students graduated with highest honors, which requires a grade point average of 97 or higher. The ceremony marked the 45th commencement at the high school.

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Matthew Wu, summa cum laude graduate and student speaker, speaks during his opening address.

Grace Yu, summa cum laude graduate and student speaker, delivers her opening address to the rest of Essex High School’s class of 2015 during their graduation ceremony Saturday.

Elizabeth Anne Graham is all smiles after officially graduating with Essex High School’s class of 2015 during the ceremony at the school’s skating facility Saturday.

Class Marshal Grace Murphy directs the Essex High School class of 2015 to sit for the last time before receiving their diplomas during their graduation June 13.

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EHS names Orr new varsity soccer coach

team as a freshman,” he said. While the 22-year-old acknowledged he has big shoes to fill, taking over the reins from former coach Scott Mosher—who lead the Hornets’ to the state finals last year—Orr said he’s looking forward to the challenge. “I’m excited for the expectations in a place where success is expected and obtainable, because at a school like Essex, you always have a good amount of talent. It’s a matter of taking that talent and putting it together in the right way,” Orr said. Orr will make his debut at home on Aug. 29 as the Hornets take on Mt. Anthony.

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

A new, yet familiar face will be pacing the sidelines of Essex varsity boys’ soccer games next season, as the school announced 2010 graduate Jake Orr as the new head coach last week. Orr’s no stranger to the school’s athletic program. He spent his first four years as an athlete before spending the last four making his way up the coaching ranks, with a year as the freshman soccer coach and a three-year stint as the JV coach. This puts Orr in a favorable position moving forward, he said. “That’s going to be really helpful for me, going into this season, as probably every single kid on the varsity team will have played for me, minus a few kids who made the

2010 EHS graduate Jake Orr has been named as the new boys' varsity head coach. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

BFA-St. Albans beats Essex in By JOEL LEHMAN Messenger Sports The setup was eerily familiar from the last time BFA-St. Albans and Essex met: A Comet go-ahead run in the seventh, a final at-bat for the Hornets. Three weeks ago, a dramatic walk-off win helped propel Essex to the No. 1 seed for the Division I softball tournament.

Wednesday, with a ticket to Poultney on the line, the defense of No. 4 BFA-St. Albans, behind pitcher Maria Machia, held firm. Dawson Blodgett’s weak, backspinning bloop in front of the catcher was good for a single to lead off the seventh. The freshman third baseman went to second on a passed ball, stole third, and came home for the go-ahead run on

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a sacrifice fly by Chrissy Lawton to put the Comets ahead 4-3. BFA had done the same thing to Essex on May 23, only to watch the Hornets score twice in the seventh for the 5-4 win. On Wednesday, Machia induced a pop-up to short, a grounder to short, and finally a foul pop-up in front of the Essex dugout snared by Dawson Blodgett — just over catcher Emma

The Essex Hornets scored on a sacrifice bunt by Kylie Svarczkopf in the third inning, but could not hold on to win. Here, Svarczkopf takes a cut during the last regular season meeting between the Comets and the Hornets, which Essex won. FILE PHOTO

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Teague — to send BFA to its first Division I championship game since 2012. “When we got that first out it was like, alright we’re doing it,” said BFA coach Bert Berthiaume. “It’s appropriate that we had a pop-up because we’ve struggled with popups all year long. And to win it on a nice defensive play like that, we’ll take it.” Machia allowed just two hits in the win, striking out the side in the second, and BFA responded immediately to the Hornets’ tworun third, tying the game in the fourth. Justina Lumbra was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, scoring on Mariah Boudreau’s double. Boudreau came in on a single by Kaitlin Laroe and a Hornet error. Much like the regular season meeting, BFA and Essex took turns shifting the momentum. BFA went ahead 3-2 in the fifth on a leadoff single by Dawson Blodgett and a single by Lawton to bring her home with one out. Essex tied it in the next frame when Rutz drew a one-out walk, reached third with some smart base running on a sacrifice bunt by Kasandra Wiggett, and scored on an error. BFA escaped the fifth tied at three, thanks to a running snare by Devan Blodgett on a liner headed for the leftcenter field gap. And Machia, who struck out four and walked four, set down the side in order in the sixth with a pair of hard-hit fly balls and a chopper to short. ”There were some well struck balls right at kids. There were some balls that landed just outside the lines,” Essex coach Randy Wells said. “That’s the game of softball and you just have to go with it.” The Hornets jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the third. Emily Harvey led off with a single and scored on a sacrifice bunt by Kylie Svarczkopf. Victoria Bean then singled on a bloop that hugged the left-field line and scored Makenna Thorne, who had reached on an error. Two more walks by Machia loaded the bases, but she escaped the jam with a fly to left. “The girls were moving good around the bases, they were taking the extra base when they could,” Wells said. “Things were working out in our favor at that time of the game.”

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Essex baseball player heads to Twin State Classic

Student-athletes from 13 different Green Mountain State high schools have been chosen to participate in this year’s Twin State Baseball Classic, where Vermont and New Hampshire’s best senior baseball players will face off on June 20 in Nashua, N.H. Among the team of 18 is Essex third baseman and pitcher Joey Robertson. The team will be coached by Jeff

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Stetson of Mount Abraham, assisted by Kevin Bellomo of Rutland, Scott Blood of Blue Mountain and Mike Brown of BFA-Fairfax. The Twin State Baseball Classic was an annual fixture from 1983 to 2004. The first pitch of the doubleheader will be at 11 a.m. For additional information, contact Bruce Bosley at bbosley.vbca@gmail.com.

Track at Mater Christi School

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CHOOL’S OUT! Congrats graduates! Summer vacation has arrived. Ten weeks of hopefully sun and warm weather for outings, the pool, camps and lake enjoyment, BBQs and relaxation. Last week gave us some highly exciting playoff action while the track team took their annual New England excursion. BOYS’ LACROSSE The boys’ lacrosse team finished their 2015 season 11-6 after an overtime semifinal loss, 11-10 to Middlebury, in one of the most exciting lacrosse games the Hornets have ever played. The boys were tough, resilient and courageous even in the heartbreaking loss. Here is a goal-by-goal recap of the scoring in their final game of the season. Brendan Gleason opened the scoring early. Jordan Hines supplied goal No. 2. The Tigers scored twice to tie the score at the end of the quarter. MIDD went ahead in the opening moments of the second, but Essex answered back in a big way with Henry Adams, Gleason, and Sean Paul Vanzo, putting the Hornets back on top 5-3. Then it was the Tigers’ turn to score, and score they did. Four straight goals put them on top 7-5 at the half. Essex—did I mention resiliency—came storming back with four unanswered goals and shut out their opponents in the third period. David Forbes, Adams, Gleason’s third goal and Forbes again put EHS up 9-7 with 12 minutes to play. MIDD scored to cut the lead to 9-8. Adams put his third score in to extend the advantage to 10-8 with just over seven minutes to play. A Tiger goal made it 10-9 with four minutes left. With the clock ticking down…two minutes, one minute, 30 seconds…until MIDD tied the game with 10 seconds left in regulation. Ouch! Boys’ lax plays sudden-death victory in OT, and the stage was set for the dramatics. Only the game belonged to MIDD, with the game-winning goal and a trip to the finals against CVU. It was a game that players should feel proud to have played in. Goalkeeper Andrew Lounsbury made some very nice saves—a few outstanding—in defeat. What a game, what a season. Congratulations boys. CVU defeated MIDD in the Finals.

Pictured are the Mater Christi track team members who qualified to participate in the Chittenden County Middle School Track and Field Championship meet. Front row, from left: Hannah Sheppard, Colchester; Ava Miller, Burlington; Emily Bloom, Colchester; Tyler Reardon, Winooski; Maris Lynn, St. Albans; Laure Woodroffe, Barre. Back row, from left: Coach Lorenzo LaBrusciano; Gavin Roberge, Colchester; Abhi Dodgson, South Hero; Joe Dubrul, Shelburne; Julien Buttolph, Colchester; Nathan Salmon, Essex Junction; Walter Biggs, Charlotte; Ethan Hoak, Burlington; William Tritt, Shelburne. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Twenty-five students at Mater Christi School participated in track during the 20142015 school year. They are: Kian Arani, Walter Biggs, Emily Bloom, Julien Buttolph, Abhi Dodgson, Joe Dubrul, Ben Harrison, Juliet Hassenberg, Ethan Hoak, George Huffman, Matthew Ludden, Maris Lynn, Anir Maram, Ava Miller, Mark MunsonWarnken, Mike North, Lily Oliver, Harper

Plunkett, Zander Preis, Tyler Reardon, Gavin Roberge, Nathan Salmon, Hannah Sheppard, William Tritt, and Lauren Woodroffe. Fourteen members of the MCS track team qualified for, and participated in, the Chittenden County Middle School Track and Field Championship Meet, which was held on June 12.

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SOFTBALL The softball team’s season came to an end last week with a 4-3 loss to rival BFA-St. Albans in the semis. The Comets eked out a run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh to book a trip

to the championship game versus No. 2 MAU on Monday. Essex managed two hits in the game and scored first with two runs in the third. Emily Harvey singled and scored on Kylie Svarczkopf’s sacrifice bunt. Victoria Bean had an RBI single in the inning. BFA tied the game in the fourth and snagged a 3-2 lead in the fifth, but the Hornets tied the thing back up at 3 without the benefit of a hit. The game, pitting two of the state’s best teams year after year, stayed tied until the seventh. Ali Rutz gave up nine hits, three early, and one infield popup late, while striking out nine. Once again, the girls had a fine season, finishing at 16-2. TRACK AND FIELD The track team traveled to Saco, Maine for this year’s New England Championships. The Hornets gained some valuable experience for next year and years to come. The Hornets’ Kyle Baker skied 13’ 9” in the pole vault to finish fifth. MMU all-star Alex Eschholz won the 300m individuals hurdles for the second year in a row and also placed second in the 110m high hurdles. Woodstock’s Kathryn Bassett set a new D-III pole vault record as she placed third. BHS’ Ahmed Noor was fifth in the 100m, Seahorse Christian Holway placed sixth in the triple jump and U-32’s Rena Schwartz ran fifth in the mile. Other Hornets in the meet include Amanda Sinkewicz, who threw the discus 109’ 9” for 17th, put the shot 33’ for 23rd; and flung the javelin 110’ to place 14th. Martin Thomas ran a 2:06.60 and was 26th and Ali Green triple jumped 32’ 0.75”. The 4x100m relay team of Baker, Anel Peco, Jacob Rigoli and Chike Asanya placed 22nd in 47.93; Abbie Evans pole vaulted and Lucy Sopchak high jumped. For the third June in a row, Essex shared a bus with BHS to help control and split costs. Both teams had a successful and enjoyable trip. Thanks to the EHS Boosters for their help too. Check out the last EHSPN Spring Sports Wrap up: boys’ lacrosse versus SB at https://vimeo.com/130328151. MISCELLANEOUS Sand Hill Pool will be opening for the 2015 summer on Thursday. Public swim is from 1-8 p.m. Saturday morning swim lessons kickoff this weekend, while Session I lessons begin Monday at 9:15 a.m. Evening lessons start MondayWednesday at 5:30 p.m. as well. Birthday wishes, slightly belated, to MMU sophomore Olivia Monnachino. Anniversary wishes to nephew and niece, Eric and Holly Hathaway, who run Campersville down at Lake Dunmore. I heard they make a mean pizza. Congrats to Art and Pam Fowler on the birth — last month — of Amelia Elizabeth Fowler, 7 lbs. 13 oz. and stretching out 21.5» Also, let’s welcome Alec Roy Mayville, grandson of Bill and Mae Mayville. He checked in at 5 lbs. 5 oz. and 18” long.

Learn the art of racing The Malia Paddling and Racing club is hosting dragon boat racing classes on Tuesdays throughout June. All equipment will be provided as Team USA coaches educate participants on everything from the basics of paddling to the art of racing. Workout clothes, flip-flops and a water bottle are encouraged. Adult and youth sessions are available and no experience is necessary. For registration info, visit www.maliaracing.com.

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Brownell Library seeks a collaborative and skilled Assistant Director to join our team. This position directly oversees and carries out the technical services for all collections, maintains library technology and network, and implements new technologies. Other responsibilities include managing the library in the Director’s absence, and supervision of support staff and volunteers. Hours include some nights and weekends. Masters in Library Science highly desirable. Broad based technical knowledge and library skills with training relevant to technical services, experience with technology network management and troubleshooting, and excellent project management skills required. Some previous supervisory and reference work desirable. Familiarity with Windows and Mac platforms. This position is full time with excellent benefits. Application form and job description at www.essexjunction. org/departments/employment/, the Village office or Brownell Library. Send application with resume to Village of Essex Junction, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Resume review will begin July 10. Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE.

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The Essex Reporter • June 18, 2015

S chools ADL Agenda From Laurie Singer, principal: "Happy summer...almost! As we wrap up our school year, I am reminded daily of the generosity of our families in their support of our school. Anytime we put out a call for parent/guardian volunteers, be it for flipping burgers, chaperoning a trip, staying overnight for a sleepover, sharing a talent or skill in the classroom, or supporting a student academically or socially, we always have folks who step in to help out. Additionally, we appreciate the number of families who attend Open House, student-led conferences, informational night offerings and Parents as Partners meetings so they can be informed about ADL and student progress. It makes our jobs so much easier to do when our partner families work in conjunction with us. Thank you for sharing your children with us and we hope you have an enjoyable, sunfilled summer. We’ll see sixth graders and students new to ADL back from 1-2 p.m. on Aug. 25 for orientation and all students

back on Aug. 26." ADL Distinguished Musicians Celebrate: On June 8, 26 ADL student musicians spent the day at Jay Peak Water Park to celebrate their accomplishments as ADL Distinguished Musicians. Each year, students who take lessons, dance classes, attend concerts, mentor other musicians or participate in various ensembles in and out of school receive points to be named an ADL Distinguished Musician. A celebration takes place at the end of the year to celebrate their hard work and musical growth. The ADL Music Department wants to congratulate and thank these students for their continued efforts to raise the musical standards at our school. ADL Distinguished Musicians pose in front of the Jay Peak Water Park at their recent celebration.

Pictured left to right: Deb Joecks, Martin Powell and Alice McNeish. Missing from photo: Emily Tyl. PHOTO | PETER FARRELL

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The end of the school year is always a bittersweet time. While we are busily planning for the upcoming year, we are also saying a lot of goodbyes. Every year we bid farewell to our second grade class as they take the next big step in their educational journey, venturing down Sand Hill Road to the very welcoming and very capable hands of our colleagues at Founders Memorial School. As always, we wish this group of youngsters the best. This is also the time of year where we say goodbye to our colleagues who are moving on to the next stage of their own journeys. This year we bid adieu to Emily Tyl, who actually retired late last year, so we are “officially” recognizing her this year. Emily leaves after 29 years of service. Also retiring this year is Alice McNeish, kindergarten teacher, who has dedicated the last 32 years of her life to the children and families of Essex Town. Deb Joecks, second-grade teacher, is also hanging up her chalk after 25 years; and finally, after 42 years of keeping our buildings and grounds in order, head custodian Martin Powell is heading out the door for the final time. We wish our colleagues the best in their future endeavors, and we thank them for their years of dedication and service. Collectively they have touched countless young lives across a number of generations. Thank you Alice, Emily, Deb and Martin!

EHS is saying goodbye to several teachers at the end of this school year. Eleven are retiring, including Jay Brady (support services), Peter Huber (ACE), Carol Lacy (science), Kevin Martell (social studies), Dave Powlison (English), Glory Reinstein (choral director), Laurie Thompson (counseling office), Karen Zidovsky (physical education/ health), and the math department says goodbye to Diane Flaherty, Sue Soltau and Marcia Spinner. Additionally, other teachers are leaving to accept positions in other locations or to pursue other dreams. Band director Josh Pauly will be teaching in southern Vermont, while Liz Harrington is pursuing other dreams.

CCSU honored by the Vermont Guard

The Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) was honored on June 4 at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve annual Employer Awards Banquet. CCSU was a recipient of the 2014-15 Patriot Award and was recognized as one of six Freedom Award nominees in the state for 2015. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families and granting leaves of absence if needed. An employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve, or the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member, may nominate individual supervisors and bosses for the Patriot Award, for support provided directly to the nominating Service member and his or her family.

CTE Natural Resources and Agriscience Technology teacher Jason Kittredge nominated CCSU Superintendent Judith DeNova for the Patriot Award, as he mentioned that the district’s support has allowed him to serve his country in the United State Air Force – Vermont Air National Guard. He added how supportive his supervisors have been when he is called to service on short notice, and how appreciative that he is that his salary and benefits continue even when he is on active duty. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. Nominations for this award also come from a Guard or Reserve member who is employed by the organization they are nominating, or

from a family member. The award was created to publicly recognize employers who provide exceptional support to their Guard and Reserve employees. It is the highest in a series of employer recognition awards given by the Department of Defense. CCSU joins BioTek Instruments (Winooski), National Life Group (Montpelier), Engleberth Construction (Colchester), Dostie Drywall (Colchester), and F.W. Webb (Williston) as nominees for the Freedom Award. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment.

Ryan C. Wolbach of Essex Junction selected to be part of the 2015 National Intercollegiate Band The prestigious music festival, as well as the national convention, will be held next month in Lexington, Ky. Ryan will be representing The University of Vermont with his participation on B-flat and E-flat clarinets. The ensemble will premiere a commissioned piece written for the group by the Emmy Award winning Julie Ann Giroux entitled, “Of Blood and Stone: Pyramids of Giza.” The group will be under

the baton of Joseph Hermann, who was the former president of the American Bandmasters Association, performing at the famous Lexington Opera House. This ensemble continues to make a significant contribution to the advancement of the collegiate band and brings members face-to-baton with some of the most dynamically stimulating composers and respected conductors in America.

CONGRATULATIONS ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL

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Saying goodbye to JROTC after all these years has been difficult, as many former students have shared their memories and how the experience enriched their lives. Sergeant Gary Cook has been with JROTC for many years and has aided in the transition of five different Colonels. We’re sure to see Gary around. We were fortunate to have former EHS alumnus Jim Spaulding return to head up the JROTC program he enjoyed all those years ago as a student. Spaulding has been active in all school-sponsored activities and has made many friends here at EHS as an adult. He now returns to California to be with his wife’s family. We wish him well and thank him for being such a “class act” as the program came to an end. Thank you both. On June 6, Glory Reinstein had a gathering of chorus students past and present. They met in the cafeteria to congratulate Glory on her retirement from EHS and were also asked if they’d perform and several did. Jeremiah Begley, from many years ago, wowed the audience with his flawless performance. Carl Bryant, from last year’s graduating class, reminded us (as if we could forget) of his great talent. Katie Reynolds made a surprise appearance and did “Moon River” proud. Many other students, past and present performed together with songs and made the afternoon a truly memorable one for all students who at some time over the past 16 years enjoyed and were involved in chorus. Jennifer Luck and Stacey Anthony, advisers for National Honor Society introduced the following students recently at Honors Night: Derek Barnes Evelyn Beliveau Katherine Belval Nathaniel Brennan Logan Brunet Jonathan Burton Mallory Charland Pauli Chen Alissa Chiu Andrey Chmykh Ashley Claude Tyler Conchieri Maxine Cook Martin Deutsch Sarah Dyke Amarah Emerson Joseph Galati Rachel Gammal Dylan Garcia Victoria Gibson Giselle Glaspie Brendan Gleason Hailey Golden Maria Grant Cody Greene Caleb Guziak Mariah Holmes Christopher Irish Kaelyn Jenny Ethan John Connor Knowles Sarah Koch Jennifer Lasko Mikayla LeBlanc

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S chools EMS Jazz Band Members from EMS went to the Jazz Festival in Burlington and performed on Church Street on Monday. PHOTOS | ROBERT STONE

Jacob Crock, James Bulger and Brady Martisus proudly play their trumpets during the jazz festival.

Jane Suryanata plays the flute during one of the songs Two EMS students, Marc Davis and Ryan Poulin, playing the saxophone. at the Jazz Festival in Burlington.

Fleming Flyer School is out! Tuesday was the last day of instruction at Fleming School for the year—and what a year it has been. Our school year learning journey seems to have gone by in a blink of an eye. We are very proud of the educational accomplishments of our students supported by the creative and professional practices of our educational team. We all will reflect back on many memorable highlights of this school year. We had a blast during our two-week theater arts residency, transforming the Fleming School into a hands-on creative circus with our production of “Under The Big Top” performed on the EHS stage. We have slowed the rapid pace with the schoolwide implementation of mindfulness practices, and certainly put our mindfulness and learning focus to the test when we tackled the new SBAC State assessments this spring, with impressive can-do confidence and success. We also got creative while working

collaboratively on two murals for the school and creating the Fleming Mindfulness Mandala. We would like to thank our faculty and staff for their hard work and their positive professional approach to the often challenging work of educational change and for their all-in investment in continuous school improvement. We would like to thank our students for their continued pursuance of learning and their efforts to take full advantage of the broad array of learning opportunities offered to them at their school. Finally, we would like to thank the Fleming community for making the 2014-2015 school year one for the record books. When it comes down to it, we are sad to see this school year come to a close, but we are so excited to start it all again in the fall. Have a great summer, everyone. We are looking forward to welcoming students and families back to school on August 26. From Principal Ryan

FMS Girls on the Run: Our two Girls on the Run (GOTR) groups had a very successful spring. They ran mile after mile, battling the spring weather with only a few minor injuries, and raised an astounding amount of money for the UVM Children’s Hospital, for future GOTR scholarships and for a community member in need. It is amazing what we can do when we unite with a common goal and a common purpose. A big “thank you” goes out to our groups’ all-volunteer leadership, encouragement and support of Fleming students. Good work, girls—keep on running. Fleming Olympics: Homeroom classes competed in the Fleming Olympics last Wednesday. Each class celebrated with chant and cheer, with class colors and a team flag. We began with an opening ceremony, and proceeded with each grade level competing against each other in a variety of games with the assistance of students from ADL.

Founders Memorial School welcomes staff for the 2015-2016 School Year Tami Hugulet - Math Interventionist I love to learn and I am excited to learn with the children, families and faculty in Essex Town in the coming school year. Grassroots folk music is a passion I share with my family and friends. I love listening to live music, am learning to play the guitar and enjoy discovering new artists. Learning something new keeps me lively and reminds me of what it takes to learn mastery. I’ve lived in Vermont for a quarter of a century and love the outdoor activities that come with the seasons. My family and I ski, kayak, hike, travel and camp together with our two dogs. I LOVE math and look forward to learning and teaching in Essex. Kristy Stone - Third Grade Teacher I live in Essex with my husband, two children and my dog. We enjoy spending time outdoors, having cookouts, roasting s’mores over a bonfire and swimming at Indian Brook. I also enjoy biking, camping, gardening, taking photographs and traveling. I am passionate about teaching children and I am so excited to be part of Founder’s community. Jessica Kochelyaev - Fifth Grade Teacher I was born and raised in Essex. After moving away for college, I returned and now live in Essex Junction with my husband, Sanya. In the summer, I love to spend as much time outside as possible by hiking, kayaking and exploring nature. However, in the winter you can find me inside curled up with a good book, playing board games and skyping with my friends and family all over the globe. After meeting my husband in Russia, I have been studying Russian and love to learn about different languages and cultures. I enjoy Zumba and can guarantee if there is music playing, I will be dancing! Courtney Lanza - Special Educator I am originally from central Vermont and have lived in Chittenden County since 2004, and currently live in South Burlington. I live with a middle aged

Rottweiler named Monty. I enjoy being outdoors, taking Monty to the park and out for long walks. In my spare time I enjoy running, knitting and refinishing wood furniture. I am looking forward to getting to know you all in the fall. April Lambert - Special Educator I grew up in Essex and now am excited to teach in the school district I attended. I am in the process of moving back to the Essex area where my family still lives. I am very close with my parents and sister. They have helped me form my passion in the area of special education as my mother has worked with students since I started school. I plan on continuing education in the area of behavior and gaining a Masters Degree to become a Behavior Analyst. My other passions include baking, camping and running, as I will be completing my Spartan Trifecta this summer. Karen Cole - Literacy Interventionist Hello Essex community! Many of you have known me as Mrs. Cole, the third grade teacher, or Coach Cole for the Essex Middle School field hockey team. I am excited to announce that I will be changing my role at FMS from a classroom teacher to the Literacy Interventionist at FMS. I look forward to collaborating in teaching literacy skills with grades 3-5. I began my teaching career sixteen years ago in the Winooski School District. During that time I earned my Master’s Degree as a reading specialist after which I taught at the high school level as a reading teacher. My teaching experience ranges from grade one through high school. I grew up in Essex Junction and reside in the Essex community with my husband. When I’m not teaching or attending professional development, you can find me spending time with my family near and far, creating art in my studio, riding on the back of a Harley motorcycle and playing with my three dogs. Please keep your children reading, reading, reading and writing over the summer! I look forward to working with you in September!

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1. Remember that water is wild: Complacency is the enemy of preparedness, and it is easy to be lulled into a sense of safety by all the good times had, and happy memories made, at your local swimming hole. Remember that water is wild, and always changing. Heavy rains, floating or lodged debris, or even extended periods of heat and drought can change currents, affect depths and alter the underwater structure of a wild body of water. Always exercise caution when swimming in natural water bodies.

ummer is here, and with temperatures rising, many Vermonters will be seeking out the sweet relief of a cooling dip at their local swimming hole. While there are many managed beaches and swimming areas throughout Vermont (including at many of Vermont’s state parks), others will invariably look to the respite of hidden falls, quiet ponds, river shallows and potholes. While swimming holes offer wonderful recreational opportunities, swimming at an unmanaged location comes with risks. Good decisionmaking, and a little bit of planning, can often avert a tragedy. Here are nine tips for everyone swimming in natural bodies of water this summer.

2. Don’t swim alone: One of the most basic safety tips is to bring someone with you. If one of you gets into trouble, there will be someone there to assist. Drowning only takes a few minutes, and emergency responders may be 1520 minutes away. Swimming alone is never a good idea, but especially not in natural water bodies.

3. Know the conditions: Has it rained heavily in the last several days? Swollen rivers and fastmoving currents can create dangerous conditions for days after a heavy rain event. Make a habit of checking the weather. If there have been recent heavy rains, conditions may be dangerous, even if it is a clear, sunny, calm day. Be smart, and make alternate plans if there have been heavy rains or recent flooding.

4. Observe your surroundings: When you arrive at the swimming hole, take a look at the currents. Listen for the sound of unusually loud rushing water. Observe the path that debris takes as it floats downstream. Swimming in natural water bodies means that you must use good judgment. Observe conditions and don’t take unnecessary chances.

NATURE CONNECTIONS: Happy Trails. Explore with the Niquette Bay State Park rangers and create your own treasure hunt. Monday, June 22. Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $3-$4 Ages 14+; $2 Ages 4-13; Free for ages 3 and under. Information: 893-5210.

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. Sunday, June 21. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Information: museum@ birdsofvermont.org.

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5. Swim sober: Drugs and alcohol can dull your senses, impair your judgment and slow response time. Safe swimming is sober swimming.

6. Bring a rope: Most natural swimming holes are not equipped with safety or rescue equipment. Saving a life could be as simple as adding a long, sturdy rope to your beach bag for the day. If conditions are bad and someone is struggling, don’t get into the water with them. Instead, throw them a rope and pull them in from shore.

7. Beware of slippery rocks: Many deaths at swimming holes in Vermont are caused by falls from wet, slippery rocks. Exercise extreme caution when climbing or maneuvering on wet rocks.

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8. Don’t swim above, or under, waterfalls: Heavy currents can wash people over falls, and undertows can trap swimmers underwater. Avoid swimming above, or directly beneath waterfalls.

9. Be realistic about your own abilities: A part of responsible outdoor recreation is understanding your own limits, and not putting yourself or others in danger by taking reckless risks. Be honest with yourself about your own strength, abilities and shortcomings. Don’t overextend yourself, and don’t assume that rescue is always an option.

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COPING WITH THE SUMMERTIME HOMESICKNESS BLUES By DR. LEWIS FIRST With summer upon us, and many children getting ready to go away to camp for the first time, parents have been camping out on my doorstep asking me what they can do to prevent homesickness. Let me see if I can pitch some advice about this problem, which will be easier for me than pitching a tent. First, homesickness is something that affects almost everyone that goes away from home for the first time, even if it’s for one night. It is a normal phase of development that can usually be easily dealt with if you prepare your child for the experience. In preparation for going to camp, encourage your child’s growing sense of independence throughout the year with practice separations such as sleepovers at a friend’s house. Give them something that reminds them of home like a favorite pillow or stuffed animal when they do a sleepover so they are less likely to miss being in their own bed. Don’t send your child to overnight camp because you want to get him or her out of your hair or to make a child less shy. Do it because they are interested in going. And make sure the camp will keep your child active rather than giving them time to reflect on what might be happening at home. Make sure your child has helped pick out the camp they will be going to. It gives them more of a sense of control over the situation and makes a child more comfortable about being away if it’s a place they want to be. Make sure you tell the camp as much as possible about your child’s likes and interests. Be positive about the experience rather than make them feel sad about being away from you. Don’t tell your child that they can come home after a few days if they don’t like it. This gives the child little incentive to adjust and implies that you don’t want them to succeed. If, however, you hear from the camp that your child is not sleeping or eating because they are so anxious or sad, it may be necessary to bring your child home, although this is a rare occurrence. If your child does not adjust, it does not mean that they will never be able to enjoy the experience or that they are a failure. There will be many opportunities in years ahead as they gain some additional maturity and are better able to deal with the separation and sense of independence. Hopefully you’ll find tips like these easy ones to sleep over when it comes to your child sleeping over and not getting homesick at camp this summer. Lewis First, M.D., is chief of Pediatrics at Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.

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Ice cream is a popular dessert that’s enjoyed across the globe. Blending the cold and the creamy, ice cream is an ideal treat on a hot day. According to IceCream.com, 87 percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezer at any given time. While Americans may enjoy their ice cream, New Zealand consumes more ice cream than any country in the world. Historians and foodies believe Ancient Greeks enjoyed a dessert similar to ice cream as early as the 5th century B.C. Considering ice cream has been around so long, and that many cultures have created their own take on frozen treats, from gelato to sorbet to frozen yogurts, one may think there aren’t many new ways to indulge in this beloved dessert. But with a little creativity, anyone can come up with innovative ways to serve ice cream or any of its frozen cousins. The following are just a few different recipe inspirations.

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