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Neighbors air concerns over sex offender release By COLIN FLANDERS

standing-room only crowd gathered in the Albert D. Lawton school cafeteria last Thursday to discuss the release of a high-risk sex offender now living in Essex Jct. Sean Guillette, 51, was released from Northwest State Correctional Facility on August 2 after serving 17 years for multiple convictions for lewd and lascivious conduct with a child in 1999. He had two prior convictions. The Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations considers him a high-risk offender. Since Guillette maxed out his sentence, he’s no longer under

the department of correction’s supervision. Knowing this, Essex police Chief Brad LaRose had a lengthy conversation with Guillette the day after his release and also turned to Jill Evans, director of the Essex Community Justice Center, to discuss their options. Evans suggested a Circle of Support and Accountability, a yearlong program that helps those fresh out of prison reintegrate into the community. Guillette agreed and will soon begin meeting with a small panel of CJC volunteers. He’s also found a therapist for outpatient treatment, Evans said. See OFFENDER, page 3

Photo by COLIN FLANDERS Selectboard member Irene Wrenner listens to residents' criticism of her actions at the Essex polls on primary day during Monday's board meeting.

Photo by COLIN FLANDERS Ray Ritner (right) shows a photo of Sean Guillette, the convicted sex offender released from prison August 2 after serving 17 years. Guillette's return to Essex Jct. was the topic of a community forum held at ADL school last Thursday evening.

Wrenner catches flack for condom stunt By COLIN FLANDERS

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Concerns over a selectboard member’s actions at the polls on primary day led to a fiery meeting at the town offices Monday, with some residents alleging a violation of the town’s communication policy. As detailed in last week’s Reporter, Irene Wrenner stood outside Essex Middle School during the August 9 primary, handing out pink fliers critical of the proposal to See STUNT, page 12

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Over 275 participants got down and dirty for a good cause last Sunday during the Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont's 27th annual Mud Volleyball Tournament in Essex Center. The event was expected to raise over $8,000 for individuals and their families affected by epilepsy. Above, players dive through the mud; the Essex Fire Department filled the courts with water in preparation for the day's games. Below left, Allison Lazarz serves as teammates look on. Below right, a player leaps to save his ball. After the games, players were encouraged to wash off with hoses and water – again courtesy of Essex FD. Top Hat Entertainment provided music at the event, which also featured food, T-shirts and prizes.

CCSU embraces federal transgender guidance Bathroom use to be based on gender identity By COLIN FLANDERS

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By MICHAELA HALNON It was about 10 minutes into my first sailboat ride that I began to seriously consider my future as a sailor. Sun on my face and

wind in my hair, the seasickness I’d always experienced on motorized boats and ferries was notably absent. I could get used to this, I thought as I surveyed the sparkling Malletts Bay.

See SAILING, page 4

Editor's note: This is is the first installment in an irregular series we're calling Try-Town, where reporters from the Tri-Town Weekly papers – The Essex Reporter, Colchester Sun and Milton Independent – try activities available in our communities. Submit your suggestions to news@essexreporter.com. At right, reporter Michaela Halnon learns the ropes from Al Baker of the International Sailing Center.

Starting this school year, students at all Chittenden Central Supervisory Union schools can use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity, according to superintendent Judith DeNova. Previously, students used these spaces consistent with their biological sex. The CCSU Board of Education approved a statement highlighting the decision in late May, which references both state and national guidance on the topic. In March, the Vermont Agency of See BATHROOMS, page 2

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Education issued guidelines recommending transgender students shouldn’t be required to use a locker room or bathroom that “conflicts with the student’s gender identity.” Two months later, the federal government took it a step further. A directive from the Obama administration said under Title IX — a 1972 law that bans sex discrimination by schools receiving federal funding — schools must allow transgender students to access facilities consistent with gender identity. Under this mandate, schools failing to comply with the guidance could lose federal funding. However, last week 12 states joined a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas asking a U.S. judge to block the directive, stating Title IX is being unlawfully redefined. Ten other states have separately sued over the guidelines. Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court broke from its summer recess to temporarily block a court order that had allowed a transgender boy to use the boys’ bathroom, signaling the court will likely take up the case this fall. Despite the pushback from some districts across the country, DeNova said CCSU is unwavering in its stance. "We're committed to a safe, non-discriminatory, supportive environment for all our students. That is a mandate. It's the law," DeNova said last week. At least one CCSU parent has questioned the timing of the announcement. “We are three weeks from school start, and no one has been notified,” wrote Kaley Smith in an email to The Essex Reporter. Smith said she was informed of the change only after asking school administrators directly. In another email addressed to both parents and community members, she laid out her other concerns. Smith said the supervisory union has no policy directing students or staff members to inform the school when they use a bathroom or locker room different from their birth-assigned sex. “This can be a day-to-day choice,” she wrote. “Regardless of your position on this, it is only right to have ample time to be notified and to notify the students,” she continued. DeNova said the national guidance came out less than three months ago, when the SU was wrapping up last school year. The leadership team aimed to meet in mid-July to discuss a communication plan on the issue for staff but rescheduled after Outright Vermont’s director of education Dana Kaplan, a consultant with CCSU, couldn’t attend due to a missed flight. The meeting instead took place last week. DeNova said the SU will next alert students and parents to the changes via student handbooks, orientations and reviews of harassment and bullying protocols. The CCSU board will discuss it at its Aug. 22 meeting, which is open to the public. CCSU’s full statement is also available on the front page of its website. DeNova understands parents’ fear

We have to consider all kids. Erin MaguirE, CCSu whenever their children are involved. “I want to embrace and partner with them [to ensure] each and every child is going to be safe. It's the hardest part of my job,” she said. She said the national guidance has made it clear that universal bathroom access is necessary to have both a safe and non-discriminatory school setting. Her inspiration goes beyond the national guidance, however. “It's also a moral mandate that we create the environments all students need to be successful," she said. Erin Maguire, CCSU’s executive director of student support services, agreed, adding CCSU’s goal is ensuring all kids are ready and engaged. She believes worrying about where to go to the bathroom or what locker room to change in gets in the way of this goal. Although the national conversation has focused on transgender students, everyone has privacy concerns, Maguire said. “If any issues arise, we will sensitively manage that issue for anyone who's uncomfortable,” she said. As a result of the guidelines, CCSU added curtains for privacy in its locker rooms. All CCSU schools have private, single-use bathrooms as well. School leaders can make other accommodations as long as they don’t interfere with another student’s rights, Maguire said. “It can’t just be about one group of people or another,” she said. “We have to consider all kids. That’s really the only way to ensure that all kids feel safe and supported.” For DeNova, cultural shifts are nothing new. She began teaching in 1974, the same year a law passed guaranteeing appropriate public education for students with disabilities. “We were OK up until then with not even allowing kids with disabilities to enter our schools,” she said. “After 42 years in education, embracing the needs of all children in our schools has been the lifelong piece of my career.” The issue forces educators to examine all “past traditions,” DeNova said. "We think about really wanting to make sure that everyone has the privilege of learning and being treated in a respectful and safe way,” she said. “For schools, it's where we teach that. How do we teach kids and our systems to be able to embrace all people?”

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Guillette's status as a non-compliant sex offender, meaning he didn’t complete treatment while in prison, makes his pairing with the CJC “virtually unprecedented” in Vermont, Evans said. She commended LaRose and the department for being proactive. "Last year, there were 15 sex offenders who maxed out their sentences and very quietly entered their communities, and it's because of this leadership in Essex that we're here tonight," she said at last week’s meeting. Karen Holmes, the center’s re-entry coordinator, said Guillette must sign releases allowing the center access to his treatment records. "He's agreeing to no more secrets and no more victims," she said. Holmes stressed Guillette’s participation is voluntary since he’s now a private citizen; beyond registering as a sex offender, he isn’t required to interact with police or the CJC. “He has every right to just go home and live a private life and move on with the rest of it without any of us interfering,” she said. Holmes and Evans joined Kris Goldstein from the Vermont Department of Corrections to discuss the next steps. Goldstein said compared to other criminals, sex offenders are general-

ly the most compliant and easiest to supervise. Additionally, they have the lowest risk of recidivism, or reoffending. She said two factors raise Guillette’s risk, however: his failure to complete treatment and that he didn’t know his victims. She believes he could have been released over a decade earlier if he’d completed treatment. "I'm a mom, I'm a grandmother and a community member,” she said. “So when I leave work at the end of the way, I have the same types of concerns and fears as most of you do.” She said there’s no way to keep non-compliant sex offenders in prison if they max out their sentence. "If there was, I would probably go that way," she said. Now that Guillette is released, the worst-case scenario is that he won’t reintegrate, Goldstein said. She called on residents to not let emotions run decision-making, as she fears if the community ostracizes him, there’s a stronger chance he’ll reoffend. “You have an option to not make it worse,” she said. Evans agreed, adding it’s important to treat offenders with respect. “You don't have to be their friend. You don't have to like them,” she said. “But [acknowledge]

Photos by COLIN FLANDERS LEFT: Convicted sex offender Sean Guillette's mugshot is displayed on an Essex resident's phone at last week's community forum. ABOVE: Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose addresses the crowd of around 80 people who showed up to discuss Guillette's release last Thursday night.

their dignity and your hope that they have the ability to change.” Some residents weren’t convinced. Ray Ritner, who has two daughters, doubts the CoSA program would succeed, noting Guillette’s failure to complete treatment in prison. "I have a different treatment program for him," Ritner said before taking his seat. LaRose empathized with Ritner’s frustration but believes there’s no other option. "Sean Guillette is at rock bottom,” he said. “Are we going to let the man stay there at rock bottom and say whatever happens is going to happen? No, we can't do that. We've got to push this one direction, and that's up.” Asked if the department will take additional measures due to Guillette’s release, Essex police Cpt. George Murtie said every officer knows what he looks like and where he lives. “I can’t promise you we will flood the neighbor-

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hood with patrol cars or that we will have police officers marching up and down the street while kids are going to school,” he said. He assured the department will do its best, within the limits of its resources, to ensure the community is safe and urged residents to report any suspicious activity — within reason. "If you see Sean Guillette in Hannaford, that's OK,” he said. “If you see Sean Guillette at a Little League game, that's something we want to know about.” Some people wondered what to tell their children about Guillette. A few suggested showing them his picture. Village resident Tina Bleau, a psychologist who treats children who have been abused, worried of the implications. “No picture in the world you have that's hung up, no amount of time we approach this man about his behavior, is going to empower your

child to take care of their bodies, but information does,” she said. Bleau hoped further discussion would focus on how parents can inform their children without promoting fear and hatred. “Not on Facebook in the privacy of your houses where you're gossiping about the details, but actually getting out and having conversations to learn how to talk to kids,” she said. Contrasting Bleau’s hope was a call from some residents to release Guillette’s address. Both police and the CJC said they aren’t allowed to disclose it. Near the meeting’s end, however, Sharon Pierce, secretary of the Countryside Parcel C Homeowners Association, which covers Spruce Lane, Beech Street, Locust Lane and Hubbells Falls Drive, filled in the gap. “I do feel that I am at liberty to dispose where Mr. Guillette lives because I don’t think too much information can be given,”

she said. “So can I tell?” “We can’t,” LaRose responded from across the room. Pierce, who lives on Spruce Lane, then read Guillette’s address twice. “I don’t want everyone going on our streets protesting the man; I just think the information needs to be out there,” she said. A number of residents applauded as she took her seat. Holmes reminded the crowd that innocent people live with Guillette. In a follow-up interview, she said she’s unsure why Pierce released his address and noted the other residents there are fearful of retaliation. “Sean made some really bad decisions in the past … people have every right to be fretful and angry about that,” she said. “But my concern would be putting other people at risk, people who are basically innocent bystanders.”

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A question from International Sailing Center instructor Al Baker snapped my trance. “Do you want to steer?” I started with a bit too much enthusiasm and all but launched the 26-foot Soling sailboat into a 360-degree turn when he asks me to adjust my direction slightly. “It handles more like a sports car than a station wagon,” Baker calmly explained as my face dissolved into panic. There are clues, he said, attached to the sails. Two yarn-like strands called “telltales” are used as steering aids when travelling upwind. Point the book too high, and one telltale flails wildly. Turn too low, and the second string hangs down lifeless. Focusing so furiously on the telltales, I barely noticed when Baker dove for my shifting cell phone and notebook that I’d left perched on the edge of the boat. He rattled off sailing terminology as we rode: main, jib, luff, foot, boom. That last one was an important one, I learned, as we quickly ducked to avoid the swinging mast. Incredulously, I wondered aloud how he possibly finds the hobby relaxing. “I’ve been doing this for so long,” he said with a smile. “It’s like second nature to me.”

ing at age 10. In 1987, she bought the sailing center, determined to convey a homelike feeling, rather than an elitist one. The center now has more employees than ever before – up to 15, if you count part-timers – and functions both as a school and a sailing club. Folks pay $334 for a two-day, 14hour introductory class. Rates and skill levels increase from there. Many students quickly get bit by the sailing bug and come back for lessons again and again until they’re ready to be certified as instructors, Doyle said. Some join the club and pay a flat rate for unlimited use of the center’s boats for one calendar year before making the jump to boat ownership. But even the most skilled sailors started somewhere. As I walked across the dock, Baker handed me a bright orange life jacket. “If you’re a strong swimmer, it’s not required,” he said. I pulled the zipper all the way up.

Photos by KAYLEE SULLIVAN ABOVE: Al Baker, an instructor at the International Sailing Center in Malletts Bay, is pictured outside the club entrance, designed to look like a summer camp rather than a yacht club. BELOW: Baker tends the sails on his 26-foot Soling sailing boat.

rasing the stigma An out of town visitor might be forgiven for overlooking the International Sailing Center entirely. The small building is settled across the street from the water, and colorful flags strung across the entry make it look more like a summer camp than a yacht club. That’s purposeful, according to director and owner Robin Doyle. “Boating can be for the common man,” she said. “The perception of sailing is that it’s expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.” The Connecticut native learned to sail under her father’s instruction, start-

ive like Benjo Born in Arkansas, Baker picked up sailing at age 11 while living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He moved back the U.S. for college and never gave up the sport, working on various “projects” during the sailing off-season. Most recently, he trained state workers how to implement the ailing Vermont Health Connect. It was, he said, about as fun as you’d imagine. Indeed, it’s hard to picture the tanned, middle-age man with wild white hair stuck behind a desk. Baker’s extreme love for the sun is evident. More than 30 spots of skin cancer have been removed from his body, some leaving noticeable scarring. He talks about the “skin doctors” at UVM Medical like old friends. As we moved past the moorings closer to shore, Baker pointed out Momma Dance, a boat once owned by Benjamin

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“Benjo” Haller. The 27-year-old was an experienced SCUBA diver and sailed his vessel from Malletts Bay to the Bahamas in 2014. Haller suffered shallow water blackout syndrome while cleaning the bottom of his boat and drowned in just 7 feet of water. It was a tough blow for the ISC. Haller started as a sailing student as a kid and later became an instructor and raced competitively with his coworkers. Back on shore, Doyle laid out several pamphlets for the Live Like Benjo Foundation. The ISC and Haller’s parents created the organization to promote awareness about shallow water blackout and to provide sailing scholarships to financially needy youth. “He was like a son to me,” Doyle said.

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with excitement as they prepared to sail a dinghy without an instructor on board. The boys’ parents fervently waved as they embarked, taking photos and videos with an iPhone. The excitement was music to Doyle’s ears. “The whole sailing industry is asking, ‘How can we get younger kids excited to sail?’” she said. “We’re worried that the younger generation doesn’t want to deal with the boat ownership commitment.” Once they’re on the water, though, Baker said kids soon learn sailing offers them an important sense of freedom and independence. “No more helicopter parents, no more helicopter instructor,” Baker said fondly. “You’re on your own.” More information on how to register for classes or the sailing club is available at www.vermontsailingschool.com. Classes will continue through September, weather permitting.

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opinion & community letters to the editor Our neighbors are looking out for us I want to express my sincere appreciation for Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose for going way beyond the call of duty, not only to merely enforce the laws on the book – but to be proactive about the situation with a recently released sex offender, taking literally unprecedented steps to involve and inform the public last Thursday night, while seeking to bring more than the usual amount of accountability to the situation. In a time where other parts of the country suffer from tensions, or a downright hostile relationship with their police department, I am so thankful for Chief LaRose and his leadership to make Essex PD a true community police force. His leadership in this situation is

Get informed about rec study Between summer 2012 and winter 2014, the Heart and Soul of Essex project engaged more than 1,000 community members from the village and the town outside the village to find out what matters most to the people who live and work here. We identified six core community values: education, health and recreation, thoughtful growth, local economy, safety and community connections. Health and recreation as defined by our community states, “We value public places for outdoor and indoor recreation for all ages and abilities. We treasure Indian Brook Reservoir, neighborhood parks and the chance to connect by bicycle or on foot. Community institutions provide education and programs to support healthy lifestyles.” We want to see support for strong recreation departments,

Community ‘pitched in’ for business event On August 1, about 30 motorcycle-riding, Vermont-based investors, entrepreneurs and business advisers rolled into Essex to hear pitches from seven business startups. Almost 100 attended this first stop on FreshTracks Road Pitch's eight-stop Vermont tour. This Essex event was a collaborative effort and many deserve a big thank you. Green Mountain Harley Davidson’s leadership team (Dave and Debbie Pearson and Kim and Peter Curless) and their incredibly efficient staff handled site logistics, offered a great breakfast and provided a unique, motorcycle themed venue. There was no surprise that Dave and Debbie joined the riders as they headed south to Rutland. The Rotary Club of Essex provided members for volunteering to

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truly making the community safer from a preventative angle, rather than relying strictly on after-thefact, status quo enforcement. While it was clear that people in the community have a range of opinions about the situation, I’m glad Chief LaRose created an opportunity for us to have a public dialogue about this as a community, and for people to gain some insight to some other perspectives. If nothing else, I think it was helpful to understand the important work our local Community Justice Center does and will continue doing. It was helpful to hear about their efforts and be reminded the CJC is there even with the cases that don’t end up in the newspapers – to make sure that there are no more victims. As one of our neighbors said at the meeting, it was encouraging to see so many people turn out to Thurs-

day night’s meeting, and I think it gives us all a sense that our neighbors are looking out for our community, and those of us who are parents of young children can take comfort that our neighbors will be a little more alert. One person moving into our town cannot suddenly make it unsafe when we have a police force so proactive, a recreation department with employees so informed and prepared, a community justice center so intentional and focused and neighbors so aware and involved. Essex is still the greatest place to live, and I think we all are reminded just why that is when something like this comes up – it’s because of the people who live and serve here.

diverse year round recreational opportunities for all age groups, including community events, a variety of recreation facilities including pools, parks, fields and community spaces, affordable and accessible opportunities for physical activity and maintenance of open spaces and parks. The Recreation Governance Study Committee was charged with making a recommendation to the community about the best way to achieve these goals. Since April, the committee has held 12 public meetings and sought expert advice from a diverse group of professionals and community members on legal issues, best practices for recreation management and public engagement. They conducted a survey and got close to 350 responses from the community about our hopes and dreams for recreation. The committee unanimously voted to form a unified municipal (rec) district that will operate as

its own entity. There are many questions yet to be answered and many details yet to be figured out, but the committee achieved what it set out to do: to recommend the best way forward for recreation in our community. They were never expected to have all of the answers at this point and are well aware of the hard work that will take place between now and December. The success of this endeavor will be determined by what happens now. The first step, I think, is to assume good intentions on the part of all of the people who are working extremely hard to make sure recreation in Essex is as good and as strong as it can be. The process moving forward is intended to be inclusive. Get involved, get informed, ask questions. Be respectful. Together we are better than the sum of our parts. Thank you,

make the event run smoothly and moral support. The Champlain Valley Exposition and Tim Shea filled an important gap by supplying over 100 chairs. Essex’s co-working space – Excelerate Essex and its principal, Emir Heco – helped recruit, assess and mentor presenters as well as keeping our focus on the larger goals. The coordinator of The Living Room, Kristin Humbargar and new Essex resident Jim Bernegger both helped sharpened the pitches with their unique perspectives. The Essex Economic Development Commission promoted an environment that supports business startups. This year, all seven “pitchers” have an Essex connection. I want to thank each of them for taking giant step of honing their ideas into compelling business pitches: Essex residents Skip Oliver (Urban Grow Systems) and Kip Steele (Vital VR: Creative

Studio); Essex High School grads Will Peters – EHS ‘02 (Cold Brewtus) and Adam Watts – EHS ’10 (Carpe Diem Games – No Honor Among Thieves); and businesses that may locate in Essex – Ben Rowe (Warm Apple Pie Cordial) and Joel Bedard (Vermont Hemp Company). And, finally, the Riders Choice winner, Steve and Jen Swanson’s emerging business, Tomorrow’s Harvest: Today’s Crickets for Health and Sustainability of Tomorrow. If you find yourself eating cricket-based protein powder in the future, it may well be produced here by these innovative entrepreneurs. Perhaps we’ll do it again next year. If you have business ideas you would like to “pitch,” get in touch with Excelerate Essex to put your hat in the ring.

Sirotkin says thanks

With 11 qualified candidates, it was indeed a competitive and positive primary. I look forward to continuing to earn your support in November and, hopefully, will be honored and privileged to again represent Chittenden County in the Vermont Senate. Thank you.

I want to thank the voters of Essex for the strong support given me in the August 9 Senate Democratic primary and for coming out to vote in such large numbers. It was good to see many old friends at the polls from the 25 years Sally Fox and I raised our boys in Essex.

Thanks from Myers I want to thank the residents of my legislative district, Chittenden 8-1/Essex Town, who went to the polls on August 9 and voted for me in the primary election. I also want to thank those voters who took the time to speak to me

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Sen. Michael Sirotkin Chittenden District about their issues, concerns and opinions on what is happening in Vermont. Be assured I have heard you. I look forward to seeing you again on November 8. Rep. Linda Myers Chittenden 8-1/Essex Town

correctioN An article regarding the homeless man living in front of the Champlain Valley Exposition in last week’s edition of The Essex Reporter mistakenly referred to the Champlain Valley Fair’s opening day as August 22. The fair actually begins August 26. We regret the error.

PersPective Essay contest draws solid entries, to continue By ROSS CONNELLY Two months go quickly. In this case, the two months that elapsed since The Hardwick Gazette essay contest took off on June 11 comes to a close August 11. The contest, which offers entrants an opportunity to write an essay as to why they want to own a rural weekly newspaper in Vermont, generated tremendous interest, locally, in Vermont, throughout the country and overseas. Newspapers, radio stations, wire services, television stations and online publications ran stories about the contest. The Boston Globe, Washington Post, New York Times, New York Daily News, National Public Radio, Associated Press, BBC and CBC were a few of the media outlets that helped spread the word. Vermont newspapers, radio stations, television stations and online publications also published stories about the contest. The result of the publicity brought in a number of entries – good entries. The drawback is there weren’t enough to meet the minimum of the required 700 to make the contest financially viable. The Gazette is at a crossroads. Should the contest end, with the future of the newspaper in the air? Or should the contest continue as the passion of the entrants is strong? If the 700 threshold is reached, they and those still to enter will be allowed to have their essays considered by a panel of judges. The contest rules allow the contest to be extended for 60 days. The decision is made that it will continue for 40 days. The need is for those who thought about entering, but didn’t, to take advantage of the extension to send in an essay. And the need is for those who might read or hear about the contest for the first time in the next week or two to enter, and to get friends and acquaintances to enter. Besides garnering a number of excellent essays, the contest to this point makes a strong case there are people in this country and elsewhere who recognize the importance of a community newspaper and have the skills and drive to be successful running one. The entrants are local, from New England and from many states. There are people who have a few years of journalism under their belts and an enthusiasm beyond their years. There are experienced journalists seeking to

get out of the corporate world before they are pink slipped to the street. And there are those who crave the chance to run their own newspaper and be a mirror of the communities it covers. There are also entrants from other countries who share a passion for journalism and offer an equal understanding as their American colleagues of the importance of community. The contest also made evident those with business experience recognize assuming ownership of a working business and its real property — without a mortgage, for $175 — is an enviable place to be. They recognize the hours will be long and the work hard, but what is gained will be kept in the business, as there will be no monthly debt service to meet. Another lesson from the contest is Gazette readers value the Gazette. There were letters to the editor and phone calls in support of the contest. Many times in the past two months, a person would stop and ask how the contest was going. They commented they thought the essay contest was a good idea and sure hoped it worked as they wanted the Gazette to continue. They made clear the newspaper is important to them. Whomever wins the essay contest will find residents here and farther afield value The Hardwick Gazette. The new publisher will meet readers who know the newspaper is integral to the communities it covers, and they will speak up about that. September 20 will come quickly with a presidential election catching the most attention. The news giants covering the election are the interstate highways of journalism. When one gets off the super highways and ventures down rural roads and urban streets, they will find lots of life and stories to cover. The Hardwick Gazette, as community newspapers are throughout the country, is a foundation block of democracy. The Hardwick Gazette offers the opportunity for the next owner to report the news each week and gain the privilege of shouldering that responsibility. The details of the contest are at hardwickgazette.com. A deadline in 40 days will arrive quickly. Entering the essay contest is something to act on now. Ross Connelly is owner of the Hardwick Gazette.

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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: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups: Awana, pro-teens and prayer meeting, 7 p.m.; Fundamental-independent. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, senior minister, 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., 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

file photo by roy mercon The "10 Best Days of Summer" return to Essex on August 26 when the Champlain Valley Fair rolls into town through September 4. Head to the Champlain Valley Expo for all your favorite concessions, rides, exhibitions, shows and more – visit www.champlainvalleyfair.org for more information.

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. Summer Worship One Service: 9 a.m., June 5 – September 4. Communion: first Sunday of every month. School Year Sunday School: 5th/6th Grade, Jr. & Sr. high youth groups. Heavenly Food Pantry: fourth Thursday of the month, 2-6 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 Senior 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 high school. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult study group Sundays: 11:00 a.m; adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12:30 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAwREnCE PARISH - 4 Prospect St., Essex Jct., Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m, St. Lawrence; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m., St. Lawrence; 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., Holy Family. 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, Essez Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Holy Eucharist Rite II: 9 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt. org; stjamesvtoffice@yahoo.com. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex. 878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

18 ThurSdaY Tai chi for healTh and WellneSS

11 - 11:45 a.m., Bayside Activity Center, Colchester. For ages 50+; registration is available at taichi@ cvaa.org or by calling Karen at 865-0360, ext. 1019. Classes are no charge, but we welcome sustainability donations to further the program – these can be made online while registering or mailed to CVAA, 76 Pearl St., Suite 201, Essex Jct.

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

children’S STorY Time

6 p.m., Rocky’s Pizza, 39 Park St., Essex Jct. Mother Goose stories and Aesop’s Fables.

eSSex communiTY hiSTorical SocieTY

Scale modelerS

6:30 - 8:30, Kolvoord Community Room at Brownell Library, Essex Jct. An informal gathering of scale model enthusiasts on the third Thursday of each month. Model builders encompassing all areas of interest and skill levels are welcome. This club provides an opportunity to show off individual projects, discuss modeling tips and techniques, hear information of interest and gain inspiration from fellow modelers. For more information, call 879-0765 after 6 p.m.

SaTurdaY dropin STorYTime

10 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required.

colcheSTer lionS club chariTY golf ball drop

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

muSical STorYTime

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19 fridaY SongS and STorieS WiTh maTTheW

6 - 7:30 p.m., Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center, Routes 128 & 15. Step into the story of Essex and its people. Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those in the armed services from the Civil War to Vietnam. Free and ADA accessible. For more information, email essexcommunity historicalsociety@ myfairpoint.net or call 879-0849.

adulT coloring

familY movie: "cool runningS"

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Noon - 3 p.m. signup, Colchester Airport Park. Mansfield Heliflight will drop up to 250 golf balls from above the hole – the closest to or first in will win $1,500; second place will receive $500. Balls available for purchase until 3 p.m. for $25 each or two for $35. This event replaces the annual Lions Club auction; proceeds beyond prizes go toward Lions Club charities. Contact liondavideaton@ comcast.net with questions.

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

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come join the fun of adult coloring! Bring your own books or choose from a variety of printed pictures supplied by the library.

Free popcorn and drink. For all ages.

five cornerS farmerS' markeT

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

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. This sports comedy is loosely based on the Jamaica National Bobsled Team’s debut in competition during the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

american legion communiTY breakfaST

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

milTon area car ShoW

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Route 7 South between Sears and Snap Fitness, Milton. This fun-filled event will showcase cars of all types – new, antique, classic, muscle cars and more. Bring the family and enjoy refreshments, activities, a DJ and more. Proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network. For more information, contact Leo Belval at 893-4502.

eSSex communiTY hiSTorical SocieTY

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

eThan allen homeSTead Talk: firST female laWYer

4 p.m., Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington. Born in Vermont, Myra Colby Bradwell rose to fame in her lifetime and made friends with celebrities of her day – today, though, she’s all but forgotten. Presentation given by Nancy Nahra, professor emeritus of humanities at Champlain College. Admission is free, but donations will support the Homestead’s educational programs.

Women'S pick-up Soccer 6 - 8 p.m., Leddy Park fields behind tennis courts, Burlington.

22 mondaY drop-in STorY Time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Enjoy reading, rhyming and crafts each week. For all ages.

lego club

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build awesome creations using our collection of Legos.

23 TueSdaY Tai chi for healTh and WellneSS

11 - 11:45 a.m.,

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calendar lOcal MeeTInGS THurS., auG 18 6 - 8 p.m., village planning commission, Village municipal offices, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

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5:45 - 6:45 p.m., village bike/walk advisory committee, Lincoln Hall Meeting Room, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. 6:30 - 7 p.m., ccSu School board, Essex High School library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct.

Bayside Activity Center, Colchester. For ages 50+; registration is available at taichi@ cvaa.org or by calling Karen at 865-0360, ext. 1019. Classes are no charge, but we welcome sustainability donations to further the program – these can be made online while registering or mailed to CVAA, 76 Pearl St., Suite 201, Essex Jct.

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.

drOp-In GenTle HaTHa yOGa

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

drOp-In KnITTInG club

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

24 wedneSday TecH TIMe wITH TracI

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

eSSex rOTary club MeeTInG

12:10 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. The Rotary Club of Essex is known for offering a superb lunch, featuring speakers on topics of interest to the community at large. Visitors are always welcome.

leGO Fun

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Participate in fun and friendly building with Legos. For kids entering kindergarten and up; kids under 5 welcome to participate with parental supervision.

7- 8 p.m., ccSu carousel, Essex High School library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct.

TueS., auG 23 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., village Trustees, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

THurS., auG 25 6:30 p.m., Town planning commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

HOp On THe bandwaGOn: SuMMer SerIeS

5 - 8 p.m., Lang Farm, 51 Upper Main St., Essex Jct. Join us for an Essex Town community event. Food vendors include WoodBelly Pizza, Lazy Farmer and Jericho Cafe & Tavern. A cash bar will be onsite with a new, updated menu each week. Rookie's Root Beer and orange cream soda served by kids from St. Francis Xavier School. Corn hole and bocce ball game set up, as well as a mini artisan market. Free entry; vendors are cash only at this time. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

wOMen'S pIcK-up baSKeTball

8 - 9:30 p.m., Lyman Hunt Middle School, 1364 North Ave., Burlington. RSVP at www. meetup.com/BurlingtonWomens-PickupBasketball-Meetup/ events.

25 THurSday TaI cHI FOr HealTH and wellneSS

wInOOSKI One HydrO planT TOur

3 - 4 p.m., Winooski One Hydro Plant. To increase public awareness of water use and management in the Lake Champlain Watershed, UVM Extension's Lake Champlain Sea Grant Program hosts a free tour of the Winooski One Hydro Plant. Situated on the Winooski River, this 7.4 megawatt hydroelectric generating station also has a fish lift and riverside park. Space is limited, and preregistration is mandatory – sign up by August 23 at www.uvm. edu/seagrant/events. Instructions on where to meet will be provided.

aMerIcan leGIOn cOMMunITy dInner 5:30 - 7 p.m., American

Legion Post 91, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. $10; open to all.

cHIldren’S STOry TIMe

6 p.m., Rocky’s Pizza, 39 Park St., Essex Jct.. Mother Goose stories and Aesop’s Fables.

eSSex cOMMunITy HISTOrIcal SOcIeTy 6 - 7:30 p.m., Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center, Routes 128 & 15. Step into the story of Essex and its people. Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those in the armed services from the Civil War to Vietnam. Free and ADA accessible. For more information, email essexcommunity historicalsociety@ myfairpoint.net or call 879-0849.

7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bombardier Park East & West, Milton. Milton Broncos youth football once again hosts this great event featuring youth football teams from across the state, playing in scrimmages. Watch a game, enjoy concessions and more. For more information, contact Rodney Tinker at 2338350 or rjtinker10@ aol.com and find Milton Broncos Vermont on Facebook.

annual MarIne FaMIly pIcnIc

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Join us as we discuss "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrick Backman. Copies of the book are available at the main desk.

10 a.m., Sand Bar State Park, Milton. The family picnic is the summer highlight of the social calendar for the Marine Corps League. Burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish, casserole or dessert to share. The picnic is for Marines, Marines no longer on active duty, Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen and other service members who were attached to or served with the Marine Corps as well as family members and friends of the Corps. Please RSVP to John Kohler at 238-8405 no later than August 25. Rain date August 28.

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eSSex cOMMunITy HISTOrIcal SOcIeTy

adulT evenInG bOOK dIScuSSIOn

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come listen to picture book stories and have fun with puppets, finger plays and rhymes. For ages birth to 5.

MuSIcal STOryTIMe

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

FIve cOrnerS FarMerS' MarKeT

dunGeOnS & draGOnS

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

MaGGIe’S FIber FrIday FOr adulTS

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room. She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if you’d like. For more information, email Maggie at 6maggie2@ myfairpoint.net.

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Hydrant Flushing And Line Maintenance The Town of Essex Water Department will be flushing and performing maintenance on fire hydrants throughout the Town during the months of August and September. Fire Hydrants on Perry Drive and Sand Hill Road will be repaired on August 16th and 17th. This work will require a temporary water shut down within these areas. Notices of residents impacted will be provided. Residents may experience some temporary discoloration of their water during this period. Allowing the water to run for a few minutes will generally clear up this problem. If this issue persists please contact the Public Works Department at 878-1344.

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August 15 - 21, farms across Vermont. Enjoy a special week where visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at Vermont's working landscape. Guests can meet farmers, plants and animals that bring favorite high-quality Vermont products to their plates. For a complete list of particiating farms and a schedule of events, visit www.diginvt.com.

cHaMplaIn valley FaIr

August 26 - September 4, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct. Enjoy rides, food and craft vendors, concerts and more! Visit www. champlainvalleyfair.org for more information.

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Attention RNs, LPNs and Care Providers! Spring Village at Essex, a new residential care facility specializing in memory care, is building their nursing and care provider team. Full time & part time positions available for all shifts. Group interviews are held every Wednesday at 2:00 pm or email your resume and cover letter to: joanne.bowley@ springvillageessex.com. Located next to the Essex Resort & Spa, we’re at 6 Freeman Woods, Essex Junction. Call for more details - 802.872.1700

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New England Federal Credit Union, Vermont’s largest Credit Union with 7 branch locations, is a growing organization committed to excellence in service, convenience and simplicity. NEFCU offers a stable, supportive, high-standards work environment, where employees are treated as key stakeholders. Please visit our website - www.nefcu.com to learn more about the great opportunities and benefits that exist at NEFCU. Part-Time ATM/ Mail Courier Part-time hours: (Wednesday 10:00am-4:00pm, Thursday and Friday 7:00am-4:00pm) Part-time opportunity exists for a Courier at NEFCU. Responsibilities will include supporting the daily function of the Company’s internal/external mail distribution and postage machine operations as well as ATM servicing. Position will also provide back-up for ATM deposit processing and therefore must have an aptitude for numbers. Successful candidates must have good organizational skills, be attentive to details, and have knowledge of MS Office. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, have the ability to perform tasks while standing for extended periods of time and carry a valid driver’s license. Full and Part-time Teller Positions Available Chittenden County Offices Vermont’s largest credit union is growing and has a full-time teller opportunity available for the right person. Preferred candidates will present a responsible work history preferably in a retail environment and be comfortable and skilled with face to face communication. Successful candidates for this position will provide friendly, fast and accurate service to members. The ability to explain our various products and services as well as the ability to recognize and suggest solutions to our members will be necessary. This position requires standing and/or sitting at a computerized work station. Offsite parking is required, shuttle transportation is provided. Daily member interactions include cash handling and processing of all member transactions. Extensive keyboarding and the ability to use multiple system applications are required. This position requires occasional lifting of coins and cash, up to 20 pounds. Qualified applicants should submit a complete resume and cover via nefcu.com illustrating reasons for interest and further qualification. NEFCU enjoys an employer of choice distinction with turnover averaging less than 10%. More than 96% of our 165 staff say NEFCU is a great place to work. (2015 Annual Staff Survey) If you believe you have the qualifications to contribute to this environment, please send your resume and cover letter and salary history to: HR@ nefcu.com EOE/AA

VILLAGE OF ESSEX JUNCTION BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016 6:30 PM AGENDA Postponed from August 9, 2016: PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPTION LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE This meeting will be held in the meeting room at the Village Municipal Building, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT. Meetings of the Trustees are accessible to people with disabilities. For information on accessibility and/or this agenda, call the Village Manager’s office at 878-6944.

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Wermer-Abruzzese Carl and Alison Wermer of Essex announce the marriage of their daughter Roberta Elizabeth to Peter Abruzzese of Minnetonka, Minn. Wermer, an Essex High School alumna, works as an internal quality auditor and system specialist for Cognosante in Fargo, N.D. Abruzzese is a foreman for Century Builders, also in Fargo. A ceremony took place on Sept. 19, 2015 in Fargo. The couple (pictured above) now resides in Moorehead, Minn. Gleason-Rickert Marty and Kris Gleason of Essex Jct. announce the marriage of their son Jeffery Gleason to Christine Rickert. The ceremony took place at Christ Memorial Church in Williston on May 21.

Plageman-Chaet Michael and Kathryn Plageman of Essex Jct. announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Plageman to David Chaet of Framingham, Mass. Plageman works as a sales operation analyst at Acquia, Inc. Chaet is a school counselor at the Heath School in Brookline, Mass. A ceremony will take place at the Barns at Lang Farm in Essex Jct. next May.

Sports Samuel Spencer of Jericho was named to the All-New England ThirdTeam by the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association after Castleton University’s spring 2016 baseball season. Spencer was also named the North Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Awards Grace Schonberg of Essex Jct. received the health scholars scholarship from the Health Professions Program at Wheaton College’s Honors Convocation. The award is given to pre-health professions students who intend to return to the greater

Wheaton area to practice healthcare. Gabrielle Fernandez of Essex was inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta honor society in the University of Vermont's history department. Honorees must achieve a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Amy Guthrie of Essex Jct. earned National Invitational Rowing Championships AllAcademic Team honors. Guthrie is on the Rochester Institute of Technology rowing crew. Student-athletes must achieve a GPA of 3.35 or higher to receive this honor. Rachel Elliott of Essex Jct. was named to the spring 2016 Castleton University president’s list. To qualify for the honor, students must achieve a semester GPA of 4.0. Alla Crowe of Essex was recognized at the annual Castleton Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Katherine Pelletier of Essex was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Ithaca College. Pelletier was also inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Essex Middle School students Brendyn Byrne and Rachel Yandow received the 2016 Vermont Scholar Leader award at an awards banquet held at Norwich University. Presented by the Vermont Association for Middle Level Education and the New England League of Middle Schools, the award recognizes middle school students who have distinguished themselves in terms of outstanding

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Employment MedAssets-Precyse celebrates the on-boarding of Susan Cogley of Essex Jct., a coding graduate who recently completed an intensive pre-apprenticeship education program. Erika Baldasaro of Essex Jct. was promoted to vice president of the community banking division and sales manager at Merchants Bank. Army Col. John C. Ulrich took command of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command on July 13. His wife, Michelle Lamell, is from Essex. Essex resident Deirdre Folsom earned a certificate in aquatic physical therapy clinical competency from the American Physical Therapy Association. She currently works for UVM Medical Center's aquatic rehabilitation center. Katherine Palmer of Essex Jct. was awarded the U.S. Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award.

Palmer is a manager of the staffing office in health administration services at UVM Medical Center. Commander Chris Slattery was promoted to the rank of Captain, United States Navy. He is currently serving on OPNAV staff at the Pentagon. Slattery is a 1990 graduate of the Essex Jct. Education Center and the VT-781 Air Force JROTC program.

Graduation Matthew Mulcahy of Essex Jct. graduated magna cum laude from Norwich University with a bachelor of science degree in computer security information assurance with a concentration in forensics. Ryan Grindle of Essex Jct. graduated summa cum laude from Norwich University with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. Cara Turnbull of Essex Jct. graduated from Ithaca College. Siobhan Gartland of Essex Jct. graduated summa cum laude from Emmanuel College with a bachelor of science degree in biology. Gartland was also named to the spring 2016 dean’s list. Liam John of Essex Jct. graduated from St. Olaf College with an art history degree. Amy Marie Yandow of Essex Jct. graduated from Endicott College with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Yandow was also named to the spring 2016 dean’s list. Natalie J. Moffett of Essex Jct. graduated from Boston University with a a bachelor of science degree in health science. John Valley of Essex Jct. graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering.

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S Travis Roy tourney whiffs up $615K Photos by KYLE ST. PETER This weekend, 32 teams gathered to compete in The Travis Roy Foundation WIFFLE Ball Tournament, raising over $615,000 for the foundation, which aims to benefit and raise awareness for people with spinal cord injuries. Travis Roy, a former men's hockey player at Boston University who now resides in Colchester with his family,

was present at the event, hosted by Pat and Beth O'Connor of Essex at their three backyard fields: "Little Fenway," "Little Wrigley" and "Little Field." The Essex-based Buckners beat the Boston Terriers 3-2, being the first Vermont team to bring home a championship since 2004. Ryan Young of Essex Jct. was named the tournament MVP.

CLOCkWIsE FROm TOP: 1) Bill "Spaceman" Lee rounds first base after hitting a homerun in the Celeb-sponsor game last Friday night. 2) Chris Iavorgna opens up the scoring for his Docksiders with a Grand slam in the opening game at Little Fenway.

3) Recent Florida Panthers draft pick Ben Finkelstein swings for the fences at Little Fenway during the annual Celeb-sponsor game. 4) Handshakes and high-fives are pictured after the Celeb-sponsor game. 5) A young slugger takes a swing.

till summer with high school sports actually beginning this week. Football started last Monday; the rest of our athletes and teams start on Thursday and this coming Monday. Boy, do I enjoy watching the Olympics. It is a great way to end the summer! I really liked what the Yankees did at the trading deadline: Trade and/or drop millions of dollars in salary, bring up and play some of their talented youngsters and actually make up ground in the wild card hunt. Weak shot to make the playoffs, but at least they are making it more exciting. State swim meet results saw The Edge capture another title with TEST claiming second place. TEST had 77 swimmers participate, and team records were broken. They grabbed 28 first place finishes with three of those setting VSA state meet records. Winners were: Six and under boys –Ryan Agricola (25 back), Ethan Shevchik (25 free); eight and under girls – Elise Subin-Billingsley (25 fly); 9-10 girls – Alexis LaFountain (25 fly); 9-10 boys – Anders Linseisen (25 back); 100 medley relay – Dallas St Peter, Charlie McGeary, Anders Linseisen and Jack Arpey; 100 free relay – Jack Arpey, Zachary Menz, Charlie McGeary and Anders Linseisen; 1112 boys – Luke Austin (100 IM and 200 free), Thomas Denton (100 fly, 100 back, 100 breast and 100 free), Erik Linseisen (50 fly and 50 back, both state records); 200 free relay (state record) – Thomas Denton, Owen Robinson, Luke Austin and Erik Linseisen (TEST owned the previous record); 13-14 boys – Oliver Austin (50 breast, 100 IM, 100 breast and 50 back); 15-16 boys –Casey Keenan (50 free and 100 back), Elliot Limanek (50 back); 1718 girls – SHP's Ashley Warren (50 breast, 50 free and 100 breast); 17-18 boys – SHP's Kevin Hancock (50 free, 100 back, 100 free and 50 back); open boys – Ross Macy (15, 500 free); 18 and under 200 medley relay – Kevin Hancock, Ross Macy, SHP's Cameron Marcus and Casey Keenan; 18 and under 200 free relay – Kevin Hancock, Cameron Marcus, Ross Macy and Casey Keenan. Job well done, swimmers and coaches. A belated thank-you to EJRP and Maple Street Pool for opening its gates for the team to practice the week of states as Sand Hill had some chemical issues. Nice touch! Soccer officials are needed for the upcoming fall season. Middle school, freshman, and JV boys and girls games are available to ref Monday through Friday with high school games on Saturday, too. Most games are in Chittenden County with some games at Middlebury, Mt. Abraham, U-32, Harwood, Montpelier, Randolph and Vergennes. They begin weekdays at 4-4:30 p.m. If you are interested, please email me at jgonillo@ccsuvt.org. Former Essex athletic director Ed Hockenbury accepted a position with the UVM athletic department last week. With a new AD and some shuffling at the university level, this hire is both a genius move and a no-brainer for the Catamounts. Hockenbury left EHS two years ago for the same position at South Burlington and has left a mark with both programs – though much, much longer with us. He spent 1997-2014 at Essex, coming from UVM. His return to college athletics is a huge loss for high school athletics, ADs and for high school student/athletes, but a boon for the Cats. His demeanor, intensity and levelheadedness – with no trace of an ego – makes him the right person for the job. P.S.: His love for baseball took him to the Little League World Series last week as his SB team won the state title and went 1-3 winning a close come-back game and coming up short in a couple others. Congrats, and enjoy the new chapter in life! Forgot to include results from the Essex 5th Annual Half-Marathon from late July. Highlights include current Hornet XC runners Jamie Shearer and Connor Goodrich (fifth and sixth), Jake Moran and Chris Bird (ninth and 10th), Sam Feehan (13th) and Mai Linh Vankirk (25th). Happy birthday to Shirley Smith, Eva Morel, Hornet JV girls hoop coach and mom Jessie Hammond, former EHS teacher Jane Goodman, and VT Gas executive Dale Lavalley. Also, congratulations to former Hornet and Catamount Jeff Barry and fiancée Ashley Besaw on their engagement; and nice job, Vince and Karen Gonillo, on the engagement celebration they threw for their daughter – my niece – Jenna and her fiancé, Nick, last weekend at On Tap.

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create a union municipal district between the village and town recreation departments. Wrenner has publicly criticized the plan on multiple occasions, but the town’s communication policy states selectboard members must clearly indicate they’re not representing the board when sharing dissenting opinions. Selectboard chairman Max Levy said there are allegations Wrenner failed to do so. He will confer with municipal manager Pat Scheidel and, if necessary, legal counsel to determine if any violation occurred. Wrenner argued her flier didn’t mention her position on the selectboard and provided her personal email. The flier wasn’t the only point of contention, however. “There's a child in the room, so I'm working really hard to speak around the issue,” village resident Annie Cooper said. “I'm not comfortable with what was handed out, and if I'm not even comfortable saying that right here, I don't know how that was an OK thing.” Cooper was referencing condoms, also distributed by Wrenner, with stickers reading, “Stop STDs (Special Tax Districts): Vote NO Dec. 13!” Many residents weren’t amused. "That doesn't feel respectful to me,” Cooper

said. “I'm very concerned about what that speaks to about your board and how I should trust you as a board.” Other residents echoed Cooper’s concerns, including Lori Houghton, village trustee and member of the recreation study committee, who asserted she was speaking merely as citizen. Houghton said the information on Wrenner’s flier was inaccurate and requested the selectboard censure her for violating the town’s communication policy. "I'm quite frankly appalled by the behavior of one of my public officials who has berated committee members in public, distributed false information and compared the work of a volunteer committee to a venereal disease,” Houghton said. Some people also took exception to Wrenner’s conduct at the meeting itself. After Cooper clarified she hadn’t seen the fliers, Wrenner left her seat as town resident Ramona Sheppard spoke and dropped one on Cooper’s lap. "There is no need for a selectboard member to get out of their seat to address someone who's voicing their public opinion,” village resident Laurie Singer said. “It's wrong. It's disrespectful.” Later in the meeting, Wrenner defended her actions, saying she simply

File photo by COLIN FLANDERS Selectboard member Irene Wrenner (left) is pictured handing out fliers critical of the recreation merger proposal at Essex Middle School during the primary election last Tuesday. Her actions prompted allegations that she violated the town's communication policy.

offered the flier, leaving it only after Cooper didn’t make eye contact or accept the document. Paul Austin, a town resident, felt the accusations against Wrenner were unfair. “Does anyone else want to lay on before I speak?” he asked before asserting Wrenner is the only selectboard member to voice concern for taxpayers regarding the plan. Austin said Wrenner provided more information at the polls than what he’s received from the recreation study committee. “It’s sophomoric to use such words as unethical,” he said, adding he doesn’t want his representative

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widely used to describe special tax districts. "For everyone who is getting off on getting offended, I apologize," she said. The meeting briefly delved into the plan itself, with a handful of supporters commending the recreation study committee’s efforts. Scheidel also highlighted over a dozen letters sent prior to the meeting voicing support for the plan. The committee was slated to meet on Tuesday evening, after the Reporter’s deadline, to begin planning its outreach campaign leading up to the December 13 vote.

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In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the buttermilk, hot sauce, 2 Tbs. of the spice mix, salt and 1 c. cold water. Press the chicken pieces into the marinade. Place in a covered container (ensuring the chicken is covered with marinade), and refrigerate for 24 hours. Thoroughly combine the flour with 3 1/2 Tbs. of the spice mix in a medium bowl. In a large and deep pan, or an electric skillet, add enough canola oil to fill the pan one-third full. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.

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Set the marinated chicken next to the bowl of flour, close to the skillet. Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade, allow any excess to drain and dredge in the flour mix. Shake off excess flour and slide into the skillet. Fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Fry the chicken in batches, being careful not to crowd the skillet and to maintain the right temperature. Remove fried chicken to a sheet pan covered with three or four layers of paper towels. When all chicken has been fried and dried on the paper towels, allow to cool slightly before serving.

Serves 4 to 6.

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ommunity-based farmers’ markets can introduce shoppers to an array of foods they may otherwise never experience. Farmers’ markets are great places to find fresh, locally grown foods, and many market customers are happy to know they're benefitting both the environment and local businesses with every dime they spend. Farmers’ markets can range from the very large to the relatively small, and first-time visitors may not know where to begin. The following are a handful of ways to maximize your visit to farmers’ markets of all sizes. Take time to explore. Farmers’ markets tend to have many of the same fruits and vegetables you can find at the local chain grocery store, but they are also known for offering more than what you may find in the produce aisle. Take time to explore

the market, and you may just find foods you typically only get at your favorite restaurant or new foods you’ve never tried. Consider your timing. The popularity of farmers’ markets has increased dramatically as more and more people embrace the concept of buying local. While that's great news for the planet and for local farmers, shoppers should keep that in mind when planning their visits. If you love trying new foods, arrive early to the market before the more unique offerings have been snatched up. Foods that have small yet devoted followings may not be available in abundance, and you may end up leaving empty-handed if you arrive late. If it's a bargain you want, then visit later in the day when farmers with substantial remaining inventory may be more inclined to lower their prices.

Know your seasons. Some fruits and vegetables are better at certain times of the year than others. Freshness draws many people to farmers’ markets, and in-season foods are more likely to have that unforgettable freshness than those that are out of or nearing the end of their season. If you're shopping on a budget, purchasing foods while they're in-season may also save you some money. Speak with the sellers. Firsttime market shoppers may feel like they're lost in the woods while everyone else seems to know exactly what they want and where to get it. If you find the farmers’ market somewhat intimidating, speak with the sellers. Shopping at the local market tends to be more intimate than shopping at a chain grocery store, and many sellers are happy to offer you tips and suggestions based on the meals you like.

Stock photo Knowing which vegetables are fresh during certain times of the year can help maximize your farmers' market trip.

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