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Consolidation at a crossroads Over a year later, TGIA recommendations again put on hold as governance discussion nears By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Jct. Board of Trustees is shelving recommendations to merge planning commissions with the town until members first address the question of governance. The Thoughtful Growth in Action group, comprised of 24 residents across the town and village, said last year that a joint planning commission would improve collaboration across borders and increase engagement.

After sitting dormant while the recreation saga unfolded throughout last fall, the group’s recommendations must again take a back seat, say the trustees, who fear there’s no way to ensure village planning goals receive adequate attention without a single legislative body. “If we’re sharing the PC, what happens to our degree of control?” village president George Tyler asked. The question was partly addressed in the TGIA report. It said

the selectboard would appoint commissioners — state law says only town officials can in a villagetown environment — while the trustees could nominate members or make recommendations. What the report didn’t spell out is what such an agreement would look like. Tyler said the boards could formalize the process in a memorandum of understanding, the same type of agreement used by the shared public works and

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The Essex Jct. Board of Trustees, pictured at its annual meeting in April, say they plan to hold off on the Thoughtful Growth in Action recommendations until discussing whether the town and village should have a single legislative body.

See TGIA, page 3

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Boards move forward with search for new manager Scheidel's sucessor may be hired by end of year By COLIN FLANDERS The town and village could have a new municipal manager by year’s end. That’s according to a prospective timeline provided to the selectboard July 13, when members approved a request for qualifications from recruitment search firms. The trustees also approved the advertisement earlier this month. Join municipal manager Pat Scheidel said the village and town split $30,000 in their fiscal year 2018 budgets for the search. “That’s a conservative total,” he said at the meeting. “It can also be used not only for the recruitment search process, but any kind of relocation expenses or other things, if there is money left over, that will be part of the recruitment process.” The recruitment advertisement invites firms with a successful record of recruiting and delivering “executives in small to mid-sized towns and cities,” with preference given to experience with northeast local government. Scheidel said the RFQ will be sent to search firms on the International City Management Association list. It will also be hosted on the town and village website, sent to the Vermont League of Cities and Towns and placed in the ICMA newsletter. Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. on August 4. They must include a brief history of the firm, a list of recent recruitments and a detailed plan and schedule for the selection process. Firms must also include information on the average tenure of their past candidates. The selectboard and trustees will conduct the selection and negotiation See MANAGER, page 3

Police investigate apparent suicide at GlobalFoundries By KAYLEE SULLIVAN A GlobalFoundries employee was found dead July 13 from apparent selfinflicted injuries, a press release from Essex Police said. Essex police and rescue units responded to the Essex Jct. site for a medical assist around 9:30 a.m. The call later evolved into a death investigation, police said. The employee was pronounced dead after being transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center. Police assured GlobalFoundries employees and the Essex community that no ongoing threat or safety concerns exist. With the investigation ongoing, police say they are not providing the victim’s identity or any further information at this time. Last week's incident comes a little over a year after a 60-year-old Global Foundries employee reportedly died of self-inflicted wounds while on the job on June 27, 2016.

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TOP: Brenda Smith and Paul Wanderlich dance to live music Saturday evening during the Block Party in Essex Jct. ABOVE: A young boy hammers away. See more photos on page 12.

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New cast takes over at 81 Main Change sweeps through the town offices after retirement of long-standing employees By COLIN FLANDERS It’s been a year to remember for joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel, who after nearly three decades in Essex, has overseen the most notable period of turnover in his tenure. Though the trend is likely to continue — two other department heads are nearing their own retirements — Scheidel

remains cool and collected, explained by one of his signature metaphors. “The cupboard is not bare,” he said. “The cupboard is full with young, bright, dedicated, energetic people.” His outlook is inspired by the town’s dozen new employees, all of whom were hired over the last 12 months. Scheidel has resurrected

old job titles, plugged in the vacated roles and created new positions altogether. The shuffling is an attempt to best address the town’s changing needs, Scheidel said, while also create a succession plan for the new town manager. With only a few hours of face-time with prospective hires in interviews, the plans require a bit of trust on the town’s be-

half, especially after decades of stability that saw some employees stay for more than 25 years. For Scheidel, who’s in his 27th year with Essex, one of the most important factors is fit: “If somebody says that this is their home, or this was their home, or this is the kind of job they prepared for. See HIRES, page 10

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LocaL lined by the rock-reggae band, for about five years, said there was remained below the village agree- periodic noise throughout the day ment’s threshold. from sound check and said most That agreement sets an aver- concerts during his tenure have age hourly decibel limit of 78 and occurred within the timeframe of a maximum of 83 for any five-min- the Champlain Valley Fair. ute period. He said any increase in events The village pays for a third- from the Miller buildings conparty company to monitor noise struction in the early 2000s have during certain events, including been mostly indoors. the July 1 concert. The company, CVE requested 16 waivers Vermont Air Testing Services, from the agreement between June said its two meters reported no and September, including five noise above the limits. more concerts during the fair, acThe hourly average by the cording to documents on the vileast property melage website. ter, about 200 feet “I underbehind the midstand that busiway stage, hovness needs to ered around 70 happen, and I acdB while peaking cept that,” Clemto nearly 82 dB ens said. “But, be at 6:45 p.m. Reada good neighbor? ings near the Blue I guess I'm callRibbon Pavilion ing to question showed slightly on that one.” lower average levReached els and none over Tuesday, Thi80 dB, the report beault acknowlsays. edged all HighShea doesn’t land Village disagree the noise owners sign a was loud in resideed Jerry Bourque warranty dents’ homes — he that waives their Essex Jct. resident rights to any recalled fielding about 15 calls that “objection to the night, prompting organizers to impacts arising” from CVE activirequest the band turn it down at ties. one point — but said the music’s She said while she, too, rebass “probably carried more than spects CVE’s right to do business, other types of music that we have it’s a matter of “respecting your here.” neighbors.” The concert was also on the “It goes back to we all live in, Midway Lawn instead of inside and we all work in, the same comthe grandstand, he said, adding munity,” she said. CVE is still debriefing from the She urged the trustees to reevent and it’s too early to tell if visit the agreement and see if its changes are necessary. parameters are adequate. “Folks know that we have a Trustee Andrew Brown, who pretty good track record of being said he also heard the concert at a good neighbor,” he said. a level much louder than normal, Not everyone agrees. At the suggested bringing in the monitrustees July 11 meeting, resident toring group to explain if the vilDiane Clemens said the noise be- lage needs to test for different ingan around 10 a.m. and forced her formation. to sleep with her windows closed. Village president George Ty“Even then, I was contem- ler said staff will explore the isplating going in my basement so I sue and report back to the trustees could have some peace and quiet,” with more information. she said. "If the sound monitoring is Clemens lives about a block saying this is fine — the decibels from CVE and said while she levels aren't rising — and we yet chose to live near the venue, the have many complaints … from frequency of events has nearly people we haven't heard from bedoubled since then. fore, then something's out of sync Shea, who’s been with CVE here," Tyler said.

“No one, and I repeat, no one should ever be subjected to that level of noise for any reason.”

Noisyneighbors? By COLIN FLANDERS

Essex Jct. residents are questioning the village’s noise agreement with the Champlain Valley Exposition after data shows a loud concert fell within the permitted range of noise. Residents on Susie Wilson Road say noise from the Slightly Stoopid concert on July 1 started

before schedule and continued well into the night while unleashing “nearly unbearable” bass levels. “No one, and I repeat, no one should ever be subjected to that level of noise for any reason,” read a letter signed by Jerry Bourque and his neighbors.

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In a separate letter from the Highland Village Condominium Owners’ Association, resident Amber Thibeault expressed “sincere disappointment and concern” after noise levels rattled the walls of some homeowners. Yet CVE executive director Tim Shea said the concert, head-

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MANAGER from page 1 process together by scheduling interviews with search firms and selecting a top candidate. The chosen firm will be required to present at least five qualified candidates to the boards within 60 days of signing the contract. The timeline in the selectboard’s July 13 packet shows the boards aiming to write a sample contract and determine a salary range in August. During that time, they will also need to finalize the interview process, including a potential interview panel and citizen committee. The boards hope to conduct the first interviews around October 1, the second interviews two weeks later and background and reference checks near the end of that month. They will then select a finalist

and extend an offer, with the timeline showing a goal of hiring the new manager before January 1. Not all who attended last week’s meeting agreed on the path forward. Essex resident Rich Maggiani urged the selectboard to scrap its RFQ and, with the trustees, create a search committee comprised of half elected officials and half business owners. That committee could then create its own RFQ and proceed from there, he said. “The boards were [elected] to run the towns and not necessarily hire,” Maggiani said. “The people in the business community, especially business owners like myself, are used to hiring people.” Scheidel said it’s the two boards’ responsibility to hire a manager, adding it’s “critical” for a candi-

date’s success to be hired by the people for whom the manager will work. “It’s their hire,” he said. Other stakeholders, including the business community, will be consulted at some level later in the recruitment process, Scheidel said, after the boards receive a list of candidates. Maggiani also took issue with Scheidel penning the RFQ instead of the two elected boards. “I’ve never had one of my employees do a search for personnel before, and yet the person who seems to know most about the process is the employee. I find that,” he said before stopping short. “I won’t qualify it.” Scheidel hopes to present a list of proposals for the trustees and selectboard during an Aug. 7 joint meeting.

TGIA from page 1 municipal manager models. Those didn’t require merging offices, however. Since a joint planning commission essentially creates a town-wide planning office, Tyler said the trustees worry the selectboard could ignore the MOU after the offices are irretrievably joined. Tyler also noted the lack of a clear community center, which further complicates where to prioritize planning efforts. “Theoretically, you can’t have two centers. It doesn’t make geometric sense,” he said. The trustees say their concerns could be alleviated if the two legislative bodies were consolidated. They offered three options: maintaining two chartered local governments indefinitely, dissolving to force consolidation or continuing a gradual approach with an explicit goal of forming a unified government. Tyler said while the last option seems preferred by both boards, the trustees want to reaffirm the course during the search for a new municipal manager. That process is now underway. Both boards approved a request for qualifications from recruitment firms this month. Selectboard chairman Max Levy said members haven’t discussed the trustees’ conclusion yet. Both boards hope to meet once a month for at least rest of the year. They have planned the first joint gathering August 7,

at which time they’ll discuss dates, locations and agendas for further joint meetings. The decision comes in the third year of the shared services initiative, the effort between selectboard and trustees to slide village services under the town’s purview for more efficient municipalities. To date, consolidated services include departments of finance, clerk, stormwater and public works. Big-ticket items like libraries and recreation remain; however, consensus among trustees remains future consolidations don’t make sense before studying governance. The selectboard’s meeting packet last week showed seven work items requiring attention from both boards, including governance, manager recruitment and lessons from the failed recreation merger. On governance, some of selectboard members’ biggest decisions will be prescribing what a merged board looks like, such as the number of members and the breakdown between town and village. What’s clear to the trustees, Tyler said, is any eventual plan must be created by the boards themselves, not a separate committee. “It would require that all of us have buy in to it,” he said. “We would own it, the 10 elected officials. “We could then have confidence in presenting it to the community,” he added.

Essex Jct. woman crashes into pole By KAYLEE SULLIVAN An Essex Jct. woman crashed her vehicle into a telephone pole in Bridport on Sunday, a press release from Vermont State Police said. Around 7:30 p.m. July 16, Anjana Waghela traveled off Route 22A north as she rounded a curve. Before hitting the pole, police said she “overcorrected,” causing her to cross both travel lanes and spin out of control.

Rescue members were treating Waghela and her passengers, who had minor lacerations and contusions, when VSP arrived on scene. The individuals were transported and later released from Porter Medical Center. According to VSP, alcohol and drugs did not contribute to the collision. Waghela’s car was the only vehicle involved. Green Mountain Power later replaced the pole and restored broken power lines, police said.

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or 94 years, the Champlain Valley Exposition has been delivering magic to the community. One of the most anticipated events of the summer is the Champlain Valley Fair. The fried dough, the rides, the concerts and the animals are just a few of the reasons people keep coming back year after year. Director of operations Chris Ashby is one of the masterminds behind the scenes. His office has the feel of an old-school record store, with posters of upcoming concerts plastered on the walls. Hanging above his desk are framed collages of artists he photographed during live events. The Fairfax resident started in the marketing department of the organization 12 years ago and worked his way up to his current position in 2015. “As cliché as this might sound, I love the diversity,” Ashby said in June. “I do something different every day. Today, I have a picnic for a community service group of 700 people. I had the Mother Earth News Fair last weekend that brought in a few thousand people, and the Relay for Life Chittenden County is next weekend.” One of Ashby's goals is to expand the Champlain Valley Exposition brand so that it appeals to a younger demographic.This process started three years ago when the organization held a successful homebrew contest. Building on that momentum, Ashby is working on ways to educate the young about Vermont farming history, organic practices and the importance of

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Champlain Valley Exposition's director of operations Chris Ashby stands in his fairgrounds office. local farms. “The fair started as a trade show for farmers,” Ashby said. “They came in, saw the equipment, saw their neighbor from up the road and saw who had the best cows. Now we want to morph it back to say, ‘Hey, this is where your food comes from, and here’s why it’s important.’” The Champlain Valley Exposition isn’t just about expansion. It’s about giving back to the community. Ten years ago, the organization devised a program with the American

Red Cross to attract new blood donors. In return for a donation, the fair provides a free entrance ticket to each donor. This promotion has become such a success that friends and families often give in groups. This is the single largest blood drive in New England during the summer months, generating roughly 2,000 pints of blood, Ashby said. Once again this year, the Expo and the Vermont Food Shelf will co-host their fifth annual food drive. On the Thursday of the fair, each guest who brings two nonperishable food items before 2 p.m. receives free admission. If a guest brings two additional items, he or she receives a discounted ride bracelet. Last year alone, the event brought in 7,400 pounds of food. For the length of the fair, Ashby and a number of employees live out of RVs on the property grounds. The hours are grueling, but the unexpected perks make up for it. In 2012, when the country artist Zac Brown came to town, his 4-year-old daughter requested to see the fairgrounds. "I was able to spend an hour and a half with them, wandering around incognito,” Ashby said. “It was actually really interesting. He was a genuinely nice guy, very humble." The Champlain Valley Fair has added new entertainment to its 2017 schedule, including the U.S. National Freestyle Motorcycle Championship Series. Free parking is available on weekdays before 1 p.m. Learn more at www.cvexpo.org.

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Davis: Passenger rail proposal a long shot

ermont entrepreneur David Blittersdorf, the CEO of AllEarth Renewables, recently announced that he was expanding his focus from wind energy and solar power to passenger rail transportation. Blittersdorf has founded a new corporation called AllEarth Rail. It has purchased 12 surplus rail cars, and hopes to operate trains between Burlington and Essex Junction, on the one hand, and St. Albans, Montpelier and perhaps Middlebury, on the other. Blittersdorf argues that passenger rail service would benefit the environment. The fuel needed to move a train carrying 100 people for 30 miles is much less than the amount needed to move cars, even carrying multiple occupants, for the same distance. Rail service could also serve as a catalyst for economic development around the train stations. The rail cars Blittersdorf purchased were used for a commuter rail operation in the Dallas area until a few years ago. They have a much older heritage, however, since they were built by the Budd Corporation in the 1950s for the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railroads. Some readers with long memories may remember when

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“Budd cars” were ubiquitous on commuter trains in the Boston area, in the 1950s and 1960s. Because they can be operated by a crew of only two people, and do not need to be turned around at the end of the line, the cost of running a Budd car-based service would be significantly lower than for a traditional locomotive-hauled Amtrak service. Blittersdorf faces a number of hurdles before AllEarth Rail can actually carry passengers. The first is getting permission to run trains from the current owners and operators of the railroad lines: New England Central Railroad between St. Albans and Montpelier via Essex Junction, and Vermont Railway between Burlington and Middlebury. Second, while there are station buildings along these lines, in many instances, as in Middlebury, the buildings are no longer used for transportation purposes, and new stations

would have to be constructed. Most importantly, however, Blittersdorf himself admits that AllEarth Rail’s service would not be economically feasible without some sort of public subsidy. The fares needed to cover the expenses of a new rail system would be far too high to make commuting by train economically competitive with either the cost of driving or the existing bus service on the same routes. Blittersdorf will have to overcome significant challenges to convince policymakers in Montpelier to subsidize AllEarth Rail. Commuter rail is a viable proposition in large metropolitan areas such as New York, Chicago and Boston, where clusters of people board trains in the suburbs to ride to stations located in central business districts within walking distance of thousands of jobs. The more rural and dispersed population of Vermont, along with the relatively small size of downtown Burlington

The fares needed to cover the expenses of a new rail system would be far too high.

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Curbing distracted driving is a yearlong effort By PATRICIA JACOB President, AT&T New England

s we approach the busy summer travel months, it’s important to continue our efforts to make our roads and highways safer. AT&T launched its “It Can Wait” distracted driving campaign back in 2010. Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to host dozens of school assemblies across Vermont to raise awareness about distracted driving and talk to thousands of local drivers of all ages about their driving habits. Over the years, we have found the best way to educate people about the dangers of distracted driving and help them break out of the habit is two-fold: 1) Provide drivers with convenient, user-friendly tools that help them resist the urge to glance at their phones while behind the wheel, and 2) Encourage everyone in the community – from elected officials and policymakers to law enforcement officers to concerned parents, teachers and friends – to talk openly about the issue. The tools are simple. In every electronics store, there are countless hands-free devices, Bluetooth speakers and mounted phone cases. These accessories, combined with a mobile app like AT&T DriveMode, will, when

active, automatically block incoming notifications sensing that the car is in motion. With the right tools, drivers can stay connected without ever having to take their eyes off the road. The second step can be a bit more complicated, but it’s incredibly important. Every one of our distracted driving studies since 2010 have gleaned a common result: Drivers – especially

Remind your friends and loved ones they are more important than any text message, Facebook post or email. young drivers – are significantly more likely to change their behavior if a friend or a loved one asks them to. While many of us have hundreds of phone numbers, email addresses and Facebook friends in our smartphones’ virtual rolodexes, AT&T research found most smartphone users have a significant amount of their interactions with just five people. Our study also found those five people – your “Top Five” contacts – are genuinely capable of influencing and

changing behavior. When it comes to distracted driving, more than 80 percent of drivers said they would immediately stop using their phone while driving if someone in their “Top Five” asked them to. We urge everyone to start using that influence. Remind your friends and loved ones they are more important than any text message, Facebook post or email. Since launching the “It Can Wait” campaign, AT&T has conducted a number of surveys and behavioral studies in an effort to fully understand the issue of distracted driving. We found that even though nearly 99 percent of drivers understand texting while driving is dangerous, nearly 70 percent do it anyway. Some say they do it because they think they’re better at multi-tasking than their peers. Some say they only use their phone at red lights, or they only quickly glance at their phones on occasion. Others say they’re trying to stop, but claim that distracted driving is a compulsion – even “addicting.” Put simply, distracted driving is a bad habit, and bad habits are tough to break. But if we work together – and keep communicating our concerns with the people we love – we can make an impact.

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and Montpelier, may not provide the passenger density to make such a proposition feasible. Currently, between 100 and 200 passengers use bus public transportation daily between Burlington and either St. Albans or Montpelier, and about half that number between Burlington and Middlebury. VTrans estimates that for passenger rail service to be economical over corridors of this distance, daily ridership would need to be in the range of 2,000 to 3,000 passengers, 10 to 30 times higher than the existing bus patronage. While Blittersdorf claims that his plan would have very low operating costs, considerably more riders than on the existing bus service — which is also subsidized — would be needed to make the train viable. Finally, at a time when federal funding for many domestic programs is under threat, many Vermont policymakers would find subsidizing a commuter rail service with uncertain ridership estimates a much lower priority than replacing lost federal funds for programs such as health care, job training and low-income heating assistance. Eric L. Davis is professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College.

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Conservation, trails committees combine By DARREN SCHIBLER, Essex town planner

ver the past few months, the Essex Conservation Committee and the Essex Trails Committee conducted discussions on whether to consolidate both committees into one combined committee. The missions of both committees were similar, and often the committees worked jointly on projects, such as the spring and fall clean-up days held at Indian Brook Park. After votes taken by both committees at the June 9 meeting, the consensus was to move ahead and present the consolidation proposal to the selectboard. The board unanimously accepted the proposal at its June 19 meeting. The newly created Town of Essex Conservation and Trails Committee will be composed of seven members. To begin, however, all nine members of the old committees were appointed; attrition will eventually reduce membership to seven. Attrition has already started, as a 10th member – former conservation chairman Darren Schibler – was hired as the town planner for Essex. The combined committee’s mission is “to inventory and study the natural, historic, educational, cultural, scientific, architectural or archaeological resources of the town in which the public has an interest; and to preserve, develop and maintain a multi-use trail, sidewalk and greenway system in the town of Essex that will link residential neighborhoods to natural areas, schools, parks, businesses, recreational facilities, community centers and neighboring towns. The committee will also advise the selectboard and planning commission on matters relating to the public understanding of local natural resources and conservation needs, development applications and acquisition of lands involving the above resources.” In other Conservation Committee news, last summer, the committee collaborated with the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry program and volunteers to conduct a survey of all street trees in Essex. Based on the results of that inventory, the committee is now working with Vermont Urban & Community Forestry to write a Tree Management Plan to help Essex prepare for invasive insects that could destroy many of the town's street trees. When finished, the plan will be presented to the selectboard and public works for consideration of incorporation into the town's overall tree management operations. For more information on the Conservation and Trails Committee and what it does, please attend one of the meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the town offices at 81 Main St. The meetings are always open to the public, and we welcome your ideas and thoughts on conservation and trails issues.

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Religious Directory

JulY 20

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341. James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 7 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent. CITYREACH CHURCH - 159 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Behind Subway, on the back side of the building. Pastor Brent Collins. Sunday worship service: 5 p.m. A casual, family-focused and friendly Christian Church with practical teaching, great music, a safe kids program (Nursery-5th grade) and an exciting and empowering church experience, www.essexjunction.cityreachnetwork. org; bcollins@cityreachnetwork.org; facebook: CityReach Church - Essex Junction. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 9:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org. DAYBREAk COMMUnITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Brent Devenney, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@gmail.com ESSEX ALLIAnCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CEnTER UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots. FIRST COngREgATIOnAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUnCTIOn - 1 Church Street, Essex Jct. 878-5745. Rev. Mark Mendes, senior pastor. Sunday Worship Services: 9 a.m., June 4 – September 3. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: 5th/6th Grade and Jr. & Sr. high youth groups during the school year. Heavenly Food Pantry: second Monday of the month, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and fourth Thursday, 2 – 6 p.m., except for Nov. & Dec. when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out community dinner: 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella & Ladies’ Acapella groups. UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. www.fccej.org; welcome@fccej. org gRACE UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAwREnCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org. MT. MAnSFIELD UnITARIAn UnIVERSALIST FELLOwSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road. 899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf. org. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist: 9:30 a.m. No adult study until fall. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.com. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex. 878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

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A beloved Scottish fantasy musical about a town that disappears into the Highland mist, returning for only one day every 100 years, "Brigadoon" comes to the Hyde Park Opera House starting Thursday, July 20 at 7 p.m. A tribute to simplicity and true love featuring an Essex Jct. resident in a leading role. See listing for more information.

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Driving SkillS for life

SuMMer concerT SerieS: The ShAnA STAck BAnD

7:30 a.m. - noon & 1 - 5:30 p.m., GLOBALFOUNDRIES parking lot, 1000 River St., Essex Jct. Ford Driving Skills for Life offers a free hands-on clinic to help newly licensed drivers improve their skills in four key areas, including hazard recognition, vehicle handling, speed and space management. Practice in a safe, controlled environment with professional instructors sitting next to you. Vehicles provided. Register at www.drivingskillsforlife. com/events-cat/events/ state/VT.

SoAring TowerS

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Let your imagination soar to the tallest heights. Let’s see how tall you can make a tower stretch using only craft sticks, clothespins and squeeze clips — without glue! For ages 7 and up.

hovering TowArD The fuTure

2 - 3 p.m., Brownell Library. Make your own hovercraft.

hArrieT Powell hiSToricAl MuSeuM

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

"BrigADoon"

7 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House. A beloved Scottish fantasy musical about a town that disappears into the Highland mist, returning for only one day every 100 years. A tribute to simplicity and true love featuring an Essex Jct. resident in a leading role. $18 for adults, $12 for students or seniors. Tickets available

7 - 8:30 p.m., Bayside Beach, 1 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. Join us for Colchester's summertime tradition. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinner to our summer concert series on Thursday evenings. This week: The Shana Stack Band, a group focusing on new top 40 country music. Free. Note: The July 13 concert featuring Satin and Steel has been rescheduled for August 17.

21 friDAY SuMMer STorYTiMe

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come listen to picture book stories and have fun with puppets, songs and rhymes.

kniTTing cluB

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Come learn to knit with Maggie Loftus. All skill levels welcome. For children entering grades 2 - 6.

friDAY nighTS AT MAPle STreeT PArk

5 p.m., Maple Street Park, Essex Jct. Friday nights just got a whole lot more exciting at Maple Street Park! Enjoy a selection of food trucks from 5 - 7 p.m. and live music from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Then, set up your chair or blanket and experience one of the many free shows planned throughout the summer. This week: Steve Corning presents a variety show of ultimate proportions, featuring fast-paced juggling routines, mindblowing escape artistry, comedy magic, controtion, balancing, LED light manipulation and nearly endless amazing stunts, all mixed with a hearty dose of off-the-cuff comedy. Visit www. facebook.com/EJRec for more information.

"BrigADoon"

7 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House. (See Thursday, July 20).

22 SATurDAY coATeS iSlAnD AnniverSArY

10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Coates Island Barn. We invite residents of Colchester to join us on the island in the meadow at the barn to celebrate the 145th anniversary. Tours of the 1897 family-built barn will feature all the family’s tools and artifacts. We will also offer walking or golf cart tours of the island. Members of the Colchester Historical Society will be here to co-celebrate with us. There will also be a bake sale to benefit the historical society. For more information, email hcoatesbailey@aol.com.

Jericho cenTer PeT PArADe

10 a.m., corner of Plains Road and Browns Trace. Creatures big and small are invited to the 2nd annual Jericho Center Pet Parade. Prizes for most fashionable, craziest, dynamic duo, best of parade and more. Ends with a celebration on the Jericho Center green. Come march in the parade or spectate from the sidelines. Goodies for all! Call 899-2366 or email andreahook@aol.com for more information.

whole Book APProAch

11 a.m., Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Calling all kids! Join us for our weekly “whole book approach” story time. The approach explores the ways words, pictures and book design work together to tell a complete story. The adult leads the children through the book, rather than reading the book at/to them. We’ll hold story time just about every week. Want to double check on a particular date? Call us at 872-7111.

"BrigADoon" 7 p.m., Hyde Park

Opera House. (See Thursday, July 20).

23 SunDAY winooSki fArMerS' MArkeT 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Champlain Mill Green, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. The Winooski Farmers' Market brings you Vermont's finest local produce, farm goods, artisan crafts, local prepared foods, musical entertainment and a fun, interactive kids' program. Free meals distributed for anyone under age 18. For more information, visit http://downtownwinooski.org/winooskifarmers-market.

hArrieT Powell hiSToricAl MuSeuM

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

"BrigADoon"

2 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House. (See Thursday, July 20). $10 special!

24 MonDAY STorYTiMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Tech helP wiTh clif

Noon & 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new gadget or gizmo and Clif will sit with you to help you learn its ways. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

lego cluB

1 - 2 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build masterpieces with our collection

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calendar loCal meetings thurs, july 27

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

tues, july 25

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

supremely dance-able mix of classic funk, soul and rock and roll! A four piece group with featured harmonies of three lead vocalists, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and a great horn section.

"brigadoon"

of Legos.

Chess Club

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Join teen chess players from our library for an hour of play. We provide the chess sets, and you provide the strategy. For all ages.

Pajama storytime

6:30 - 7 p.m., Brownell Library. Come in your pajamas and enjoy milk and cookies with picture book stories. For all ages.

movies in the Park

8 p.m., Fort Ethan Allen. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and some snacks and watch a series of family-friendly, free movies at parks around Colchester. This week: “The Secret Life of Pets.”

25 tuesday Page to stage

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Take a book from page to stage! Kids read a story, learn a script, rehearse and perform for an audience. Friends and family can return at 4:15 p.m. to watch the show. For kids entering grades 1 - 5.

vermont genealogy library

3 - 9:30 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. The Vt. Genealogy Library has the resources to help you find those elusive ancestors. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Make your own duct tape wallet to safely hold your library card. For ages 7 and up.

young athletes

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. The Special Olympics Young Athletes Program introduces children to the world of sports prior to Special Olympic eligibility at age 8. YAP is an eightweek unified sports program for children aged 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Parents must accompany their children.

tales and treasures of essex

7 p.m., Memorial Hall, Essex Center. St. Michael’s College history professor Susan Ouellette presents her research on the journal of Phebe Orvis, 1820 -1830, and how local historical societies play a vital role in making these projects possible. For more information, call 878-4088.

Civil rights movie

7 - 9 p.m., Brownell Library. Join us in watching “Alice’s Ordinary People,” a documentary that illustrates the power of ordinary people to build a better world by fighting to protect and preserve civil rights.

27 thursday origami with gail martin

3:30 - 5 p.m., Essex Free Library. Learn to knit or perfect your knitting skills. For grades 3 - 6. Please register at http://essexfreesummer. weebly.com.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build a better world and begin with paper! Explore the world of origami and learn the basic folds needed to make a heart, fox, star box and penguin. For ages 7 and up. Please register at http://essexfreesummer. weebly.com.

droP-in gentle hatha yoga

Code a better world

knitting with maggie

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

26 wednesday teCh helP with Clif

Noon & 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one-on-one technology help. Bring in your new gadget or gizmo and Clif will sit with you to help you learn its ways. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

duCt taPe ConstruCtion

2 - 3 p.m., Brownell Library. Join us for an introductory workshop on coding.

harriet Powell historiCal museum

summer ConCert series: the miles band

7 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House. (See Thurs., July 20).

28 friday summer storytime

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come listen to picture book stories and have fun with puppets, songs and rhymes.

musiCal storytime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock and read together with songs, stories and instruments.

family build and iCe Cream soCial

2 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. You're invited to eat ice cream and build using donated items. All items will then be brought to the Colchester Food Shelf. Your admission fee is a food item for building and donating! Sign up at http://colchestervt. gov/158/BurnhamMemorial-Library.

knitting Club

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Come learn to knit with Maggie Loftus. All skill levels welcome. For children entering grades 2 - 6.

live aCtion role Play

3:30 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. LARP is open to all middle and high school students who want to have adventures in a mythical land.

friday nights at maPle street Park

5 p.m., Maple Street Park, Essex Jct. Friday nights just got a whole lot more exciting at Maple Street Park! Enjoy a selection of food trucks from 5 - 7 p.m. and live music from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Then, set up your chair or blanket and experience one of the many free shows planned throughout the summer. This week: Meet Brent McCoy, a wildly entertaining comic performer who happens to be dressed as a construction worker. In the “Real McCoy Show,” he combines circus, comedy and audience participation for kneeslapping entertainment.

dungeons and dragons

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Embark upon imaginary adventures. Our Dungeon Master, Aiem, serves as the game’s referee and storyteller. Call 878-6955 to join. For grades 6 and up.

sit and knit

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Adult knitters and crocheters are invited to settle in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room to knit, share projects and patterns and engage in conversation.

"brigadoon"

7 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House. (See Thursday, July 20).

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basket weaving with alexa rivera

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Learn how to weave a traditional reed basket with experienced basket maker Alexa Rivera. $10 fee to defray the cost of materials. Sponsored by the Friends of the Burnham Memorial Library. Class size is limited, so early sign-up is recommended.

Owl's Head Blueberry Farm Richmond Vermont 802.434.3387

whole book aPProaCh

Now Open For Picking! Visit our website www.owlsheadfarm.com for hours and Tuesday Music Night Info Now is the time to treat for grubs & moles! Treat now to kill the grubs as they hatch!

"brigadoon"

7 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House. (See Thursday, July 20).

30 sunday winooski farmers' market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Champlain Mill Green, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. The Winooski Farmers' Market brings you Vermont's finest local produce, farm goods, artisan crafts, local prepared foods, musical entertainment and a fun, interactive kids' program. Free meals distributed for anyone under age 18. For more information, visit http://downtownwinooski.org/winooskifarmers-market.

harriet Powell historiCal museum

"brigadoon"

2 p.m., Hyde Park Opera House. (See Thursday, July 20).

ongoing events ColChester log sChoolhouse

11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Airport Park. The schoolhouse is open for the summer Friday - Monday until Labor Day. Visitors are welcome to explore one of our town’s earliest schoolhouses. The Colchester Historical Society is also seeking a few volunteers to host the site this summer. For more information, email Carol Reichard at winchris65@ comcast.com.

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Available after 5:00pm. Furnishings No Sundays ALEXANDRIA LIGHTOutdoor Furnishings HOUSE SHELF, metal, from 7th CHAR-BROIL GASAvenue Catalog burner sold for $179.95. GRILL, three 19.5”d X 80”h. Never with 2/3 tank of gas. used. Great gift. Asking $35. 802-527-7891 $75. 802-868-7613 ROTISSERIE & BBQ PLANT STAND, 42” tall grill, Showtime, electric. X 19” wide X 28”length. $40. 802-527-7891 Green with four wire shelves. Serviceable, Miscellaneous but not attractive. $25. SAWMILLS 802-527-5161, FROM leave a ONLY $4,397. MAKE & message. SAVE MONEY with RECTANGULAR CREyour own bandmill-Cut ATIVE TOP with many lumber any dimension. designs, for kitchen In stock ready to ship! use. Can be used as a FREE Info/DVD: www. cutting board. $5. 802N or woodSa wm ills . 658-1636 com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N WALL PICTURES, (2), Mediterranean-style, SAWMILLS FROM matching set. One is ONLY $4,397. MAKE of a Senorita, one is of & SAVE MONEY with a matador. Each 14” x your own bandmill-Cut 26”. Excellent condilumber any dimension. tion. $20. for the pair. In stock ready to ship! 802-658-1636 FREE Info/DVD: www. N or woodSa wm ills . Supplies Health com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N WALKER WITH SEAT, large. $65. 802-527Pets7891

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July 10-16, 2017 MOnDay

7:45 a.m., Citizens assist on Tanglewood Dr. 10:00 a.m., Property damage on Essex Way 10:22 a.m., Citizens assist on Towers Rd. 10:44 a.m., Theft on Jackson St. 10:49 a.m., Citizens assist on Hagan Dr. 11:03 a.m., Suspicious on South Summit St. 11:29 a.m., Theft on Colchester Rd. 12:29 a.m., Suspicious on Woodside Dr. 1:50 p.m., Assault on Jericho Rd. 6:13 p.m., Runaway (located) on Frederick Rd. 6:52 p.m., Driving with suspended license on Pearl St. 7:22 p.m., Animal problem on Rustic Dr.

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11:43 a.m., Animal problem on Meadow Ter. 1:22 p.m., Animal problem on Nahma Ave 4:32 p.m., Animal problem on East St. 4:46 p.m., Found property on River Rd. 5:10 p.m., Agency assist on Carmichael St. 5:43 p.m., Found property on Central St. 8:26 p.m., Property damage on Corduroy Rd. 11:54 p.m., Juvenile problem on Lamore Rd.

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2:54 a.m., Intoxicated person on Pearl St. 10:41 a.m., Animal problem on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:47 a.m., Burglary on Pearl St. 12:43 p.m., Found property on River Rd.

2:57 p.m., Found property on Pearl St. 4:04 p.m., VIN verification on Maple St. 4:57 p.m., Suspicious on Main St. 5:27 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 6:43 p.m., Noise complaint on Sydney Dr. 7:34 p.m., Suspicious on Dalton Dr. 8:36 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 9:14 p.m., Theft on Railroad St. 10:16 p.m., Noise complaint on Carmichael St. 11:00 p.m., Suspicious on Upper Main St. 11:21 p.m., Noise complaint on Brickyard Rd. 11:49 p.m., Assault on Pleasant St.

6:06 p.m., Animal problem on Sand Hill Rd. 11:17 p.m., Citizens assist on Susie Wilson Rd.

FrIDay

11:45 p.m., Intoxicated person on Maple St.

SatUrDay

1:45 a.m., Suspicious on Greenbriar Dr. 8:20 a.m., Animal problem on Dartmoor Ct. 11:08 a.m., Animal problem on Rustic Dr. 11:11 a.m., Vandalism on South St. 11:49 a.m., Citizens assist on Marion Ave 1:13 p.m., Juvenile problem on Frederick Rd. 1:58 p.m., Noise complaint on Carmichael St. 3:23 p.m., Animal problem on Essex Way 5:03 p.m., Threatening on Pearl St. 6:53 p.m., Intoxicated person on Main St.

12:47 a.m., Suspicious on Fuller Pl. 4:30 a.m., Citizens dispute on Maplewood Ln. 10:46 a.m., Citizens assist on Pleasant St. 10:55 a.m., Citizens assist on I 289 11:10 a.m., Welfare check on West St. 2:33 p.m., Juvenile problem on Central St. 2:40 p.m., Suspicious on Dalton Dr. 4:10 p.m., Citizens assist on Creek Rd. thUrSDay 4:18 p.m., Citizens assist on Sand Hill Rd. SUnDay 9:24 a.m., Untimely on River St. 6:36 p.m., Suspicious on Park St. 9:53 a.m., Family fight on Autumn Pond 4:35 p.m., Vandalism on Weed Rd. 7:32 p.m., Animal problem on Chapin Rd. Way “Protect your Large 5:00 p.m., Welfare check on Briar Ln. 8:20 p.m., Agencyinvestment assist on Woodside Dr.with a smaLL one” 12:58 p.m., Accident on Jericho Rd. commerciaL & residentiaL 5:06 p.m., Citizen assist on Maple St. 9:28 p.m., Suspicious on Greenbriar Dr. 2:56 p.m., Agency assist on River Rd. 5:56 p.m., Animal problem on CushingSeal Dr. Coating, 11:13 p.m.,Hot FamilyCrack fight onFilling, Park St. and Line Striping Top QualiTy producTs • Top QualiTy resulTs

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3:05 p.m., Found property on Drury Dr. 3:37 p.m., Suspicious on I289 3:46 p.m., Welfare check on Franklin St. 4:26 p.m., Theft on Park St. 6:05 p.m., Welfare check on Mansfield Ave. 7:10 p.m., Accident on Fort Parkway 7:27 p.m., Juvenile problem on Juniper Ridge Way 8:25 p.m., Trespassing on Susie Wilson Rd. 9:39 p.m., Fireworks on Upland Rd. 10:18 p.m., Noise complaint on Irene Ave. 11:19 p.m., Family fight on Murray Rd.

tIcketS ISSUeD: 12 WarnInGS ISSUeD: 13 FIre/eMS callS DISpatcheD: 57

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Man gets DUI with children in car By KAYLEE SULLIVAN Vermont State Police say they arrested a Barre man in Essex last Saturday for driving under the influence of drugs with two small children in the backseat. Troopers were informed of a vehicle striking a guardrail on Interstate 89 in Bolton and continuing off exit 11 around 5:30 p.m. July 15. Once located on Route 117 in Essex, police conducted a traffic stop

and found 25-year-old Christopher Adam behind the wheel. Adam was transported to the Williston state police barracks and faces citations for DUI-drugs, negligent operation and two counts of cruelty to a child, police said. According to VSP, both children were unharmed and released to the custody of a family member. Adam is due in Chittenden County Superior Court on September 12.

Town of Essex needs volunteers Interested town and village residents are needed to serve on the following town boards and committees: Cemetery commission • One three-year term Planning commission • One four-year term • One three-year term Economic development commission • One three-year term Library board of trustees • Two three-year terms Energy Committee • Five three-year terms Essex Rescue Community

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LocaL HIRES from page 1 “These hires,” he continued, tapping a list on the table in front of him, “have the fit factor as well as the credentials.” New employees include: • Darren Schibler, town planner • Sarah Macy, assistant finance director • Martin Beacher, information technology • Carleton Von Stritzky, highway maintenance • Heather Packard, bookkeeper • Jenny Willingham, assistant town clerk • Nicole Mone-St. Marthe, administrative assistant for recreation • Bryon Wehman, Michael Reale and Kristopher Remillard, police officers • Travis Sabataso, human resources/administrative assistant In some ways, Scheidel revels in the changes. They remind him of his

own introduction to local government four decades ago, he said, recalling the youthful energy and enthusiasm that accompanies change. Of course, new carries costs. Scheidel said he must remind department heads to remain patient while new hires traverse the learning curve and is constantly seeking the best ways to motivate employees half his age. One such lesson stretches across the generational gap, he said. “If you make mistakes, we will not kill you,” he said. “We will fail our way to success as a consequence.” Former town planner Greg Duggan backed up the claim, lauding the town offices’ culture under Scheidel’s leadership. “He expects a lot of people, but he also lets us do our job,” Duggan said. He’s not trying to micromanage anything. You can come to work and be expected to do your job and do it well

but allowed the freedom to go do it.” Duggan’s tenure began amid a handful of longstanding employees. He said it showed him Essex’s merits as both a place to work and live. Indeed, after a year as town planner, Duggan purchased a house in Essex — what Scheidel calls “voting with their feet.” Some of the new hires also have ties to the area, having grown up in Essex or currently living here. “The people who come here to work recognize that this is nirvana,” Scheidel said, adding there’s an element of destiny involved. Schibler, the new town planner, started his first day June 26, 42 years to the day when Scheidel started his own career in local government. “I won’t be alive in 42 years,” Scheidel told his newest employee. “But I hope you’re still here in local government."

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ABOVE: According to food blogger Nancy Mock, pineapple is "the star" to this summery salsa. ABOVE RIGHT: Once concocted, this dish is ready to be served alongside tortilla chips. By NANCY MOCK, HungryEnoughToEatSix.com This fruit salsa is fairly simple, with only six ingredients. Like the simple blend of fresh ingredients in pico de gallo, this simple salsa lets the fresh flavors shine through. Pineapple is the star of this dish. Combined with the other flavors, it suggests a tropical island getaway. When testing flavor combinations for this fruit salsa, I found myself thinking of fruit flavor combinations in drinks, pecifically a piña colada! Bringing this flavor to a salsa means fresh pineapple and coconut, but no rum (that just didn’t seem appealing for an appetizer with chips.) The addition of lime zest and juice gives the salsa a very bright, clean edge. Grilled jalapeño brings a touch of smoky flavor, and some heat.

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Prep the pineapple. Use a knife to slice off the top and bottom. Hole the pineapple upright and use the knife to carefully slice down and cut away the skin from the fruit. Cut away any eyes that remain. Finally, slice the pineapple away from the core using downward cuts to remove the fruit in long planks. Discard the skin, top and core. Dice up the planks of pineapple into 1/2 sized pieces. (I did not get perfect cubes so don’t worry if you don’t either! Just try to cut them as uniformly as possible.) Place the diced pineapple in a large bowl. Add the diced red onion to the bowl with the pineapple. Chop up the coconut either on a cutting board with a sharp knife or in a food processor. Add to the bowl with the pineapple.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1) A band grooves during the Block Party in Essex Jct. last Saturday. 2) Two young bubblemakers fill the air. 3) A block party-goer makes art. 4) Food trucks were a big hit at the annual gathering.

SPORT SHORTS By JOE GONILLO The 4th of July was fabulous a couple of weeks ago. Hope everyone enjoyed our nation’s birthday. Weather cooperated, and fireworks were incredible all over the county. Little League baseball is in full playoff mode. Summer swim seasons are underway as well. Our Town of Essex Swim Team has a huge number of swimmers and is doing very well. The EJ 9-10 All-star team advanced through district pool play with a 3-0 record. They lost to Northwest, 4-2, in the first game of the double elimination tournament but bounced back to beat St. Albans, 9-6 in their second game. Next up was Browns River. Updates coming. Congrats to Adam Ely on being named a Vermont Golf Association Scholarship winner.

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Postseason awards include: • Girls lacrosse: Hannah Danis and Jenna Puleo (second team), Justine Martin and Anna Singer (honorable mentions) • Softball: Kylie Svarczkopf, Molly Bruyns, Emily Harvey and Makenna Thorne (first team). Sarah Knickerbocker, Jamie Morin (second team). Katelyn Butkus, Michelle Kent, Caitlin Toth (honorable mentions). • Baseball: Chris Richards (coach of the year). Abe Koval, Maverick King (first team). Ryan Young, Tyler Roberge (second team). Liam Coulter, Nick McGovern (honorable mentions). Congrats to the Vermont Twin State soccer teams and coaches on their sweep of New Hampshire last Saturday. The girls, coached by CHS’ Jeff Paul, shut out, N.H. 5-0. They trail the annual series 17-13-5 but have been making up ground lately. Hornet AJ Whitney scored a goal and added an assist in Vermont’s 5-2 win while EHS goalkeeper Paul Federico had 2 saves. Vermont leads 19-16- 8. The Twin State Basketball Classic is set July 22 at Hanover High School in New Hampshire. Tip offs are 1 p.m. for the girls and 3 p.m. for the boys. TEST hosted Middlebury at Sand Hill Pool on July 6. The final score was a blowout – TEST 272 to Middlebury 79. TEST winners: Girls: Katherine Lacourciere (25 fly), Eva Bulkowski (25 back), Abigail Jack-

man (25 breast), Olivia Carter (25 free), Emilee Brownell (25 fly), Olivia Spooner (25 back and 25 free), Sierra Harris (50 fly), Meghan Denton (50 back and 50 free), Claire Toomey (50 back) and Charlotte Brace (50 fly, 50 back and 50 free). Boys: Ken Lynch (25 fly, 25 back and 25 free), and Zachary Jackman (25 breast), Derek McIntytre (25 fly and 25 breast) and Dallas St. Peter 25 back and 25 free), Jacob Antonovich (50 fly), Anders Linseisen (50 back and 50 breast), Owen Robinson 50 free. Erik Linseisen (50 fly, 50 back and 50 free), Cameron Marcus (50 fly), Kevin Hancock (50 back), Oliver Austin (50 breast) and Casey Keenan (50 free). Last week TEST was busy and successful. They defeated BCC 360 – 128. Double winners: Ken Lynch, Casey Keenan and Alex Lafauntan. Triple winners: Eric Linseisen, Derek McIntyre, Owen Robinson. They dunked Middlebury 272 – 79. McIntyre, Linseisen, Dallas St. Peter and Meghan Denton were double winners. Some traveled south with TEST swimmers/SHP guards representing Green Mountain Aquatics at the New England Long Course Meters Senior Championships held at Brown University in Providence, R.I. last weekend. Swimmers: Oliver Austin (15), Casey Keenan (17), Ross Macy (16), Cameron Marcus (16), Jake McIntyre (16) and Eric Linseisen (13). Green Mountain Aquatics scored

in the following events: men’s 1500 freestyle, 400 free relay, 200 breaststroke, 400 free and 800 free relay. Quick reminder: Sand Hill Pool closes at 4:15 p.m. the days of home meets. Coaches are Jim and Elizabeth Austin, Pete and Cole Picard, Becky Anderson, Shannon Murtha, Lizzie Blackburn and Connor Knowles. BCC and the Edge this week. Some local golfers competed in last week’s Vt. Amateur Championships. Kim Perry placed 15th, Jake Orr 30th and Brock Paquette 40th. Brody Yates, Chris Dumouchel and Troy Goliber also had the chance to play. Calling all EHS alumni soccer women. The Hornets are planning an alumni game August 19 at 5 p.m. Dust off your cleats. Fall sports registration: All athletes should fill out their fall sports registration before August 6. If you are interested in reffing soccer in the fall, let me know. I am assigning sub-varsity games this fall. Training will be provided. A move to working varsity games is also a possibility if so desired. Check out scholarshipstats. com to see incredible percent of high school athletes going on to play a varsity sport in college. You will never guess the sport that’s highest. If you aren’t looking it up right now, the answer is fencing. Not sure too many people got that correct. We so loved spending the last 10 days with daughter Karen and

3-year-old granddaughter Gianna. Happy Birthday to Hornet coaches Ira Isham, Ethan Curtis and Katie White; former Essex all-star hurdlers Alexis Purdy and Khanh Ngan, McNulty gals Wakely and Kyran, Steve Shover, Pat Zeno, Jessica Raymond, Erica Elmer, Sara Slattery, Lea Israel Dillon, Ashley Besaw Barry, Michael Chouinard, Nicole Nason, Jaime Young, niece Jenna Gonillo (who is also getting married in November), Mike Baker, Eileen Pavlovich, Steph Edwards, Sara Slattery, Katie White and Mike Wells. I also will remember my mother-in-law Terry Bechtel, BHS buddy Dan Hagan, Chris Kirkpatrick, Kim Johnson Martin, Texas’ Lauren Moore, Jay McCormack, Matt Warren, Aaron Lords, Gabby Velasquez, Miranda Baker, Natalie LeClair, Jenn Lovell and Sean Riehl. Happy 28th Anniversary to the absolute love of my life, my beautiful wife Christina. Though she gives me direction, I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy our life together. First anniversary wishes to Katie White and Ryan Robitaille, BFP sports writer Alex Abrami and wife, Holly, fifth anniversary wishes to son and daughter Josh and Karen, niece and nephew Sunny-Lyn and Trevor Rushford sixth. Sad to hear of the tragic death of BHS soccer player Christian Kibabu last week. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and the BHS community.

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