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District fires teacher accused of sex crime Special educator spent 18 months on paid leave

By COLIN FLANDERS A special education teacher who spent more than a year on paid administrative leave following accusations that he molested a child in his home has been officially fired from the Essex Westford School District.

Last month, the EWSD School Board upheld recommendations from superintendent Beth Cobb to fire 45-year-old Mark Zizis, of Shoreham, who stands accused of

fondling a young boy during a sleepover at his home in 2011.

Zizis was arrested in February 2017 after the boy’s mother reported the alleged abuse to investigators in Addison County.

Zizis pleaded not guilty to a charge of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child and is currently awaiting trial.

He had worked as a behavioral specialist and special education teacher at Albert D. Lawton for 11 years when district officials placed him on leave. They said at the time they would hold off on a decision on Zizis’ future employment until either his criminal trial concluded or until they received substantiation of the abuse, correspondence

obtained in a public records request shows.

In her recommendation to fire Zizis, Cobb pointed to a report from Vt. Department for Children and Families that she said substantiates the allegations. She charged Zizis with engaging in behavior “unbecoming of a teacher” and argued for his termination during a 90-minute executive session last month.

Zizis fervently denies any wrongdoing.

He appealed Cobb’s recommendation and pleaded his case to the school board in a highly personal letter, which he shared with The Reporter last week.

In the letter, Zizis recounts a “mental, physical and financial battle” over the last

18 months to defend and maintain his reputation. He calls the allegations a “fabricated tale” from an “emotionally disturbed child” and named the investigation a “modern day witch hunt.” He urged the board to not act in haste.

“I ask that you please allow me the right to be presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law, instead of prematurely acting as a judge and jury,” he wrote.

When Zizis returned a teaching contract to the district earlier this year – signaling his intent to remain in his position despite the ongoing criminal case – Cobb informed him that he must provide evidence See FIRED, page A3

Parents question delay as board, admin work on new bus policy

By AMANDA BROOKS Now that full bus service is up and running for Essex Town students, school leaders face a major question: When new drivers come on board, which students should reap the benefits?

Administration and school board members believe they need to go back to square one and rewrite their two-year-old transportation policy, passed in 2016 before the Essex Westford School District merger took place.

Some parents, however, feel the policy is fine and that district leaders are merely delaying making a decision on how to allocate the new drivers.

The question arose at last week’s school board meeting after Jamie Smith, EWSD transportation manager, presented ridership and ride time data. He pointed to some successes within the system, but said some parents are still unsatisfied with the level of service.

Now, with five drivers in the pipeline, district leaders have a decision to make.

“Do we add service [to the village], or do we try and improve these issues to the students that we’re already serving?” Smith said.

“Those are questions that we’ll engage going forward.”

It’s up to the administration to answer those questions, but district leaders have asked the board for guidance, claiming the current transportation policy is too broad.

“That's the hard part – we're still trying to play with a policy that you can drive a truck through, that you can kind of do anything you want with that policy,” EWSD chief operating officer Brian Donahue said last Tuesday night. “The effectual work for the administrators is [to] make everyone happy ... but I still need some direction.”

The current policy says EWSD will furnish transportation for school district

Youth agencies turn focus to e-cig 'epidemic' Local organizations work to bolster prevention efforts while retailers hold steady on benefits of legal use PHOTO BY MADELINE CLARK

David Wojtyna displays an e-cigarette from Valley Vapes in Essex Jct. He says vaping helped him with smoking cessation and he'd like to help others quit smoking too.

See BUSING, page A8

By MADELINE CLARK The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declared youth electronic cigarette use an epidemic. For local prevention centers, the statement has inspired increased conversation about the product and new tactics to inform local teens of the risks associated with tobacco use.

According to Milton Community Youth Coalition executive director Tony Moulton, the prevention-based nonprofit is working with local schools and police departments to introduce a “One Voice Youth Empowerment Program,” to school curriculum to inform teens about the risks of tobacco use.

“If we can put this in place, it works to empower kids, not scare them,” Moulton said. “We know scare tactics don’t have any impact; if anything, it’s the opposite.”

While youth tobacco use in the U.S. has decreased among high school and middle-schoolers over the past six years, e-cigarettes have become the

most commonly used tobacco product by teens, according to the 2017 National Youth Tobacco Survey.

Vermont teens’ use of e-cigarettes is anticipated to follow this trend, Moulton said.

“I would say it probably is an epidemic [among youths],” Alexandra Morano, owner of Valley Vape in Essex Jct., said. “Their friends have them and pass them.”

Although Morano asks young patrons for ID, she said she can’t stop them from giving e-cigarettes to minors when they leave her store.

Morano fears the concerns surrounding ecigarettes and teen users will harm her ability to help legal-aged smokers use the product to wean themselves off of traditional cigarettes. She said ecigarettes aided her efforts to quit smoking, and she hopes to help others experience similar successes.

But Moulton is not convinced the product is aimed at smoking cessation. Moulton said he was gratified to read FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s statement about the teen vaping epidemic.

See E-CIGS, page A8

New parents stretch out in Essex Jct. prenatal, postnatal and family yoga studio

By MADELINE CLARK Susan Lucey knows a thing or two about parenting. She also knows about yoga. In her newly opened Evolution Prenatal and Family Yoga Center in Essex Jct., Lucey looks forward to growing her Burlington-based business and being a resource for new parents outside the Queen City.

Lucey said she received feedback over the years that there weren’t many childbirth education, prenatal and postnatal facilities outside of the city. It became a driving force behind her Essex Jct. expansion.

“It’s really important to encourage people to take a class when they’re pregnant so they can learn more about having their baby,” she said. “To be able to offer that outside of Burlington opens up the resource to so many more people who maybe wouldn’t

travel into Burlington.”

Lucey has instructed yoga since 2001.

She moved to Vermont from New York City in 2004 and found out she was pregnant shortly thereafter.

“Right at that time where I found myself new to the community and wanting to reach out and find jobs teaching yoga, I was offered jobs teaching prenatal yoga because I was pregnant,” she said. “I learned with my students.”

Like her now 13-year-old son, Lucey’s business has grown, as has her experience.

Lucey obtained formal training in prenatal, postnatal and family yoga as well as childbirth education. She took her skills to Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga in Burlington where she worked as the director of yoga for nine years and now runs the studio there independent of the Physical

Therapy business.

“We were able to just really grow what we were offering and build on the child education piece,” Lucey said.

In one of Lucey’s classes, “Everybody Yoga,” parents can bring their kids and let them run and play in the studio while the adults follow Evolution instructors in a yoga class. It’s part of Lucey’s effort to help busy parents re-center their lives.

“We can’t wait for it to be quiet and perfect and serene to take care of ourselves,” Lucey said. “It gives them [parents] the permission to take care of themselves while doing their other job, too, of being a parent.”

But, there are a wide variety of classes at Evolution Yoga. If running toddlers and kids isn’t your speed, there are classes for See YOGA, page A2

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A mom and her baby share a stretch and a smile at postnatal yoga.

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Development at corner of Susie Wilson, Route 15 includes Starbucks

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Susan Lucey strikes a Tree Pose in her new Essex Jct. Evolution Prenatal and Family yoga studio

Town will use impact fees to make traffic signal upgrades

By COLIN FLANDERS A vacant property at the corner of Susie Wilson Road and Route 15 is about to get a whole lot busier.

Site plans proposed for 2 Susie Wilson Rd. show a new 4,600-square foot retail space and a drive-through Starbucks with about 50 parking spaces sited for the area beside People’s United Bank.

Documents show the project is headed by a trustee of the Cobloka Trust called Essex Jct. Realty, LLC. The application shows contact information for Todd Finard, chief operating officer of Finard Properties, a Boston-based development company that owned University Mall in South Burlington until its foreclosure in 2016.

The planning commission will entertain the site plans during a public hearing October 11. Finard did not return a request for comment.

News of the development comes several months after public works director Dennis Lutz earned the selectboard’s approval to negotiate with Finard on some new traffic technology and hardware along Susie Wilson Road. Lutz declined to share the applicant’s name at that time.

Town officials say the project’s site has remained vacant for so long primarily due to the traffic issues at the busy intersection, and because any proposed development there is expected to have major impacts on an already woeful situation.

“There’s been a barrier in trying to figure out how to mitigate those impacts,” town planner Darren Schibler said.

One way to help the problem is impact fees, which are calculated based on an estimated daily trip load. The town worked with Finard behind the scenes over the last year to reach an agreement on several signal upgrades that they hope will help cars flow more smoothly through the corridor and offset the impact of any added traffic.

Public works also reserves the right to ask any developer to perform a traffic study to show how the proposed project would mesh with existing traffic. But Finard came to the town before submitting his proposal, and after several back-and-forths with town staff, offered a revised study the town deemed feasible.

Site plans show the Starbucks offering a drivethrough window, while the entrance to the site will be through the existing Lowe’s intersection.

The traffic study estimates an additional 45 car trips during the a.m. peak hour and 25 trips during the p.m. peak hour based on field surveys at the existing Starbucks in Williston. The study notes those estimates are lower than the expected total trips to the store because not all patrons are expected to be new drivers on the roadway.

The applicant’s traffic study shows an estimated cost for the improvements of $78,500. The proposed development will pay either $25,000 or 33 percent of the final cost if the total exceeds that estimate, according to Lutz.

Lutz told The Reporter in June the upgrades will allow the Susie Wilson corridor to work more efficiently over the next five to seven years, at which point a state circumferential highway alternative project is expected to be finished.

Schibler said the retail building will include three separate spaces that are not currently rented. Since the project falls within the retail business zoning district, allowed uses could be either retail, commercial or office space.

Lutz said he has asked the PC for some stipulations aimed at traffic control.

His department will review whatever the proposed uses are for that building to ensure the total traffic count doesn’t exceed the applicant’s estimate, and he’s asked the PC to require the applicant to conduct a 24-hour traffic count over a week’s time after the first year to verify the total impact is within those boundaries.

Not doing so, Lutz said, means the town could force Finard to pay for some additional traffic improvements.

YOGA from page 1 expectant mothers, free “adult play groups” for mothers up to six weeks postpartum to meet and bond with other new parents, postpartum yoga classes for moms and babies, postnatal strength training, childbirth education courses and kids yoga.

According to Lucey, prenatal yoga is similar to traditional yoga.

Students start with hand and knee stretches and poses like cat/cow, sun salutations, among others.

“It really has a similar feel to a regular yoga class; it’s just that it’s safe and modified, and you can modify it as much as you need,” she said.

Lucey said her classes are acces-

sible, and mothers can change moves to suit their abilities. That’s helpful, when 14-week-pregnant and 37-weekpregnant women are in the same session.

Prenatal yoga helps release stress hormones, easing pregnancy-related aches and pains and aiding birth through optimal fetal positioning, Lucey said: “It’s that time to have a self-reflection, to connect with all the amazing things going on with your body.”

Evolution also is a place to socialize and meet other new parents. According to Lucey, some students form bonds in prenatal yoga that continue after their babies are born.

Lucey most enjoys building a supportive community for all kinds of parents and families. Her goal is to

create an accepting environment for students to find the best way for them to parent.

“It’s not my opinion about what type of birth to have,” Lucey said.

“I’m here to give you options and to support you as you transition into being a parent.”

All classes – with the exception of strength training – are drop-in.

Students may, however, sign up online to reserve a spot. Courses will be offered both weekdays and weekends in Essex Jct. Lucey beamed as she looked around her studio.

“Being new to this community and yet not new to this work, I’m really excited to see how this can grow in Essex Jct.,” she said.

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DCF relies on a lower standard of proof than in the criminal process: Instead of proving the allegations “beyond a reasonable doubt,” investigators must only find that a “reasonable person” would believe the alleged abuse occurred. Suspects with substantiated allegations are placed on the Child Abuse Registry, a confidential list that employers can check when someone applies to work with a vulnerable population, like children.

Zizis’ attorney, Devin McLaughlin, told Cobb they have postponed their appeal of the DCF report until his client’s criminal proceedings are resolved. Zizis must request that review within 30 days of his case’s conclusion, according to McLaughlin, who said they planned to seek an acquittal during a trial this fall.

Cobb informed Zizis in July that he was suspended with pay pending the school board’s ruling. Noting his ongoing criminal case, the DCF report and his status on the Vermont Child Protection Registry, she wrote, “Any of these reasons alone is a sufficient basis to terminate your employment.”

The school board planned to meet with Zizis on August 21, but Cobb asked to delay the hearing upon realizing a big crowd would likely attend that meeting due to the transportation saga.

Board chairwoman Martha Heath wrote Zizis on August 29, the day after his hearing, to inform him he’d been fired effective immediately. She said he could appeal the decision in court.

Zizis’ arrest came prior to EWSD’s first official day of operation, meaning his employer at the time was still the Chittenden

Central Supervisory Union. A letter from the supervisory union dated Feb. 22, 2017, the day of Zizis’ arrest, directed him to not contact any parents or students involved in the matter and to not access his district email. He was also barred from speaking to colleagues unless it was to seek the union’s support for his case.

In his letter to the school board, Zizis took issue with how law enforcement handled his case. He said investigators failed to interview any of his former colleagues, students, families, supervisors or anyone who could vouch for his work history. He said he continues to study his case and remain hopeful for a positive outcome, but said neither a decision from the board nor a jury will change how he thinks of himself.

“I will spend the rest of my life knowing that I am an innocent man who was falsely accused of an unspeakable crime,” he wrote.

The alleged incident occurred in March 2011 during a sleepover at Zizis’ home with Zizis’ own child present. According to court records, the victim called his mother the next morning and asked to be picked up early. The mother later told investigators her son wanted to be held and seemed afraid to be out of her presence. She started to believe something occurred that night.

She ceased contact with the Zizis family shortly after, court records show. Six years later, the alleged victim, now in his teens, told his mother if he knew Zizis would be arrested, he would be willing to tell his story.

Speaking to investigators last year, the mother recounted interactions with Zizis that she found strange at the time, like asking if she wanted to trade children for the day, or saying that he loved her son and wanted to give the boy his last name.

When investigators met with Zizis outside his home to explain the allegations, he said he remembered the sleepover and re-

called the mother acting strangely, claiming something had happened but not sharing any details with him.

In November 2011, eight months after the sleepover, Zizis went to the Middlebury Police Department and spoke with a detective. He said someone sent his employer an anonymous letter accusing him of inappropriate behavior and asked how he could protect himself.

It’s unclear what that letter said. In an email to The Reporter, superintendent Cobb confirmed the letter was sent to CCSU, but she said district administrators don’t have access to it.

“I have not seen it,” she wrote.

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elcome to the first column of Youth on Board! I am delighted that the Essex Reporter has partnered with Essex CHIPS to highlight youth in our community who are making us proud, and to examine the issues that concern them. Our intent is to let you directly hear youth voices from the community, thus their comments will be woven in throughout the column.

Our youth, after all, are the future workers, tax-payers, and leaders of Essex, Chittenden County, and the state – if we can only keep them here!

I asked Dominque Sweat, a recent Essex High School graduate (and a member of the Essex CHIPS Board of Directors) about how can we “fight youth flight." She had this to say: “The first step would be to create a welcoming community for youth. Particularly, creating more unique spaces for high schoolers to interact would be amazing.

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dominque Sweat Essex ChIPS board member

Teenagers are very busy, but it’s much easier to get involved in high school than it is in the community.

High school involvement is only for four years, but community involvement can last a lifetime.”

Vermont is an aging state, so the loss of our youth to “greener pastures” (an ironic concept for this very green state) is an ongoing concern for our economic vitality.

Perhaps by celebrating our youth now, as they approach the time when they will be making decisions about college and their futures, we can demonstrate our appreciation for their contribution to the fabric of our local society.

By embracing our youth now, and the issues they are concerned about, perhaps they will be less likely to leave the communi-

ty after graduation, or more likely to return after college (or other worldly adventures). I asked Dominque, who has chosen to stay in the community for the time being, what issues does she believe are most concerning to youth.

“As a young person, I am definitely concerned about our environment. All throughout school and my life, I have seen and heard about so many negative environmental issues. I also think young people are starting to understand the negative impacts of social media on mental health.

Youth are aware of how important mental and physical health are. These topics are concerning to some young people, but they should be concerning to everyone”.

To conclude for today, I would like to explain the column’s title - Youth

on Board - which reflects CHIPS’s approach to youth empowerment, and perhaps will inspire other organizations. You see, up to 50% of the Essex CHIPS Board of Directors members are in fact youth under the age of 19. Currently our five more youthful Board members are Averi Preston (Co-Chair), Nathan Wu, Liam Redmond, and Sadie Hoffman - in addition to Dominque Sweat (Vice President).

These young adults are literally “on board” to serve, engage, inspire, and empower youth. They are active, thoughtful, contributing, and decision-making members of the board of directors. Their collective voice is as important, and often more important, than that of the other board members in the room.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I’m voting for Redmond Recently, I had the pleasure of taking my friend, Marybeth Redmond, around my neighborhood to introduce her to my neighbors. Marybeth is running to represent the Chittenden 8-1/Essex Town District at the Vermont House of Representatives, and I couldn’t be happier to ask my neighbors and friends to vote for her on November 6.

I am a longtime Essex resident and have known Marybeth for several years (we used to be neighbors). I am thrilled about her candidacy and am eager for her to bring a fresh voice to our community. Marybeth has lived in Essex for 15 years and is passionate about her community. She has worked as a journalist, educator and a nonprofit professional and has dedicated her career to organizations that serve those in need. Currently, she serves on the Vermont Commission on Women working on issues that impact women and girls in Vermont. She is also a partner and consultant with the Vermont Story Lab, helping nonprofits increase their impact in their work.

Through her work at the Vermont Commission on Women, Marybeth is already familiar with statewide policy-making focusing on issues such as generational poverty, offender reentry, unemployed and underemployed women, equal pay for women, and workforce development. Marybeth will bring a fresh voice to Montpelier on behalf of our community and will fight for livable wages, affordable housing, equal pay for women, a safe environment for all and thriving public schools. Marybeth has served her community in other ways, volunteering for the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program and hosting a New American family in 2003. She has also used her journalism and writing skills to run a program for Vermont's incarcerated women to help them use writing as a tool for self-change.

Marybeth and I share similar values that will strengthen our community. As our representative, she will work to bring our community together and change the systems that only benefit a few. She is a superb communicator with a vision for common sense solutions. She is open and responsive and wants to hear your concerns and will work to build consensus.

It is time for Essex to have a fresh voice!

I hope that you will vote for Marybeth either through absentee ballot (which began on September 21) or at the polls on November 6.

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Fair could use improvements Thanks for another year of fun filled adventure at the Champlain Valley Fair. The venue has grown over the years, and the street front is indeed a welcomed showpiece for the community. The agricultural displays and selection of rides and food fare remain the mainstay of the fair. The concerts including country standouts Old Dominion, Billy Currington and Rick Springfield were good selections of second tier bands and promising future talent.

Unfortunately, the concert venue is jeopardizing the future of the fair. It’s a wellknown fact that in the past, the fair lost money on bringing headline groups to the fair. I’m OK with the more profitable choices of acts, but what I can’t tolerate is the lack of concession access, the old seating, and the lack of big screen TVs. The seats in the grandstand are original to the venue when the generation of people were 5 feet 4 inches and weighted 145 pounds. Sitting in the grandstand today is cruel and unusual punishment, akin to the pillory which was a wooden device erected on a post with holes for securing the head and hands used for public humiliation.

Because no alcohol is allowed in the grandstand, most of the seats are gladly vacant electing all to stay in the endless line available for beer at the one and only concession within the concert area. The antiquated seats and the archaic concession rules are deal breakers for many. Maybe the town should incentivize the fair to upgrade for the community's sake instead of granting more and more hotel permits that only enrich the private sector few. I’ll always support my community, but in the future, I’ll elect to spend my resources on venues that can accommodate 21st century conveniences and social etiquettes. The community deserves better.

Ron Coppola Essex Time to vote!

Hard to believe but early voting has already begun leading up to election day on November 6. In Essex Jct., we are very fortunate that Dylan Giambatista and Lori Houghton are seeking re-election. As predicted, both rose to the top of the “freshman class” of new legislators in 2017-18.

Dylan is well-situated on the education committee and has worked closely with local educators on his committee’s work over the past two years. Lori has been a key addition to the health care committee and brings a unique perspective as a parent and small-business

owner. Both have held multiple community forums and communicate issues in plain language. Both are thoughtful and expert at really listening to people’s concerns and acting on them. They are highly respected in Montpelier and have earned our vote for another two-year term.

I don’t usually comment on candidates in other districts at election time, but Marybeth Redmond is an exception. She is a great choice in the town 8-1 district, bringing a variety of relevant experience to the legislature. It’s another no-brainer to predict that she will be a star in the next biennium and a great new leader for the town. Our vote is our voice, and now is the time!

Tim Jerman Former state rep. 8-2 Essex Jct. A vote for Myers I am proud to be able to recommend voting for Linda Myers as a Vermont State Representative from Essex District 8-1. Completing her husband Marty’s term in 2001, Linda has served 17 years in the Vermont Legislature, having been reelected eight times by her Essex constituents.

Linda is firm in her convictions, but, at the same time, is open to respectfully considering all viewpoints with an open mind, in her focus on representing all her constituents. She has served on several committees during her time in the House, putting the time and energy into each assignment to ensure the best results for all.

Linda’s reports on the House activities in The Essex Reporter are not only complete in their details, but she shares some of her thoughts about the various aspects of the issues, often explaining why she voted a certain way on key issues.

As a former managing editor of The Essex Reporter and member of the Essex Town Selectboard, Linda has long served our community with love and distinction, as well as developing many critical skills that have served and will serve us well.

Please vote for Linda in November so that she can return to Montpelier and continue to provide the stellar representation of our community that she has demonstrated in the past.

Randy Pratt Essex Jct. Voting for MB I am writing to share my views on why I am voting for Marybeth Redmond and why I

am encouraging others to as well.

Marybeth has been a close friend of mine for 15 years – since we both first moved to Essex. When you are friends with someone that long, raising your kids side by side, you learn a lot about them and bear witness to their life.

Marybeth is truly one of the most honest, thoughtful, genuine people that I know. She lives her truth and her values every day in both her professional and personal life. She is an advocate who fights for justice, equality and equity, as evidenced by her work on the Vermont Women’s Commission where she advocated for a livable wage and paid family leave or as a community advocate who helped incarcerated women have a voice in being provided gender specific rights within the prison system. She fights for the dignity and wellbeing of all as evidenced by her efforts to lift incarcerated women up by helping them to find their voice through telling their stories of their own trauma and path towards healing and redemption or her continued friendship and support of a refugee family she hosted many years ago when they first arrived in the U.S. or annually helping in her church’s “Serve Our Neighbors” day.

She stays abreast of what is happening in Vermont’s education system, both locally and statewide, and believes every child deserves the best education possible. Along these lines, she works to understand what aspects of our education system will help prepare our youth to be competitive as they leave high school and pursue higher education or stable jobs.

She believes in caring for the environment today so that we leave future generations with a healthier, cleaner planet as evidence by her efforts to be knowledgeable about climate change on a local and national front and to consider her own carbon footprint by shopping local, driving a hybrid vehicle, and using products that are least likely to damage the environment. She loves Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, recognizing that a healthy outdoors also brings thriving tourism.

Over the past 15 years, I have been privileged to be a witness to all of these amazing acts of altruism and advocacy. I am hopeful she will be able to bring her spirit, her voice, her experience and wisdom, and her sense of pragmatism to the Statehouse in January to continue to help the lives of Essex residents and all Vermonters. It is this authenticity we need in our legislature now more than ever.

Jody Kamon Essex Town

OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM

ALBERT F. PUTTLITZ Albert Frederick Puttlitz, loving husband, father, grandfather and accomplished engineer, passed away after a courageous

JosEPH JACoBs ESSEX – On Sept. 19, 2018, Joseph Jacobs, surrounded by his earthly family, went home to be reunited with the rest of his family

RICHARD MURPHY MIDDLEBURY -– Richard Marvin Murphy "Load,"

battle with cancer on Sept.

7, 2018, at the age of 82.

Al, as he was known to his friends and family, was born in New York on Aug. 1, 1936, to Adalbert and Elizabeth (Barthel) Puttlitz. He graduated from high school in 1954 and pursued his passion for engineering. Al received an A.S. in engineering technology from SUNY Canton-N.Y. and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from RIT, where he graduated first in his class. In 1956, he began working for IBM in New York, but he continued his education. After briefly studying at the University of Illinois, Al attended Michigan Technological

University in Houghton, Mich., where he received his M.S., and eventually was awarded his Ph. D. While Al was studying, he met the love of his life, Marie, and in 1962 they were married. In 1968, they moved to Vermont when Al was hired by IBM in Essex Jct. He became an active member of the engineering society, IEEE, and won many awards at both IBM and IEEE. Al said some of his happiest days were solving problems at IBM and volunteering with IEEE. After 36 years at IBM, Al retired and became a realtor for O’Brien Realty. He also enjoyed volunteering

for Ronald McDonald House and being an usher at St. Pius X Church.

Al and Marie enjoyed traveling the world and did so extensively, whether driving, flying or cruising.

Together, they toured the country and visited six of the seven continents. Their daughter accompanied them on many of these trips. Al especially liked Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and Fiji, but his favorite place to visit was Alaska because of his passion for fishing.

Al's other favorite pastimes were spending time on Lake Champlain with his family on their boat and fishing in Vermont, Maine and

off the coast of New Hampshire with his son. In recent years, he enjoyed spending winters with Marie in Nokomis, Fla., where he often went deep-sea fishing.

Al would do anything for anybody and was generous to a fault! He took every opportunity to celebrate and spend time with friends and family. He recognized the importance of education and instilled these values in his children and grandchildren. His grandsons were the joy of his later years.

Al is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marie; his son, Erik, (Jaycie) and grandsons Domenick and Julien; daughter, Nicole

(William); brother Karl (Dianne); brother-in-law Ron (Helen); sister-in-law Barbara; and many nieces, nephews and a step-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his brothers Fred and Donald.

Visiting hours will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, at Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home.

A funeral mass and burial will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Holy Cross Church. A luncheon will follow the burial. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.

and wife, Barbara.

Joseph was born in Winooski on Dec. 5, 1932, the son of George and Zara Jacobs.

A graduate of Winooski High School in 1950, he then entered the Navy and served on the USS LST 509 until 1954, when he was involved in a serious car accident while going home on leave for Christmas. After recovering from the accident, he enrolled in the Albany Business College where he met his wife, Barbara.

Graduating in 1958, he immediately went to work for the American Oil Company in its asphalt plant and then switched to the Rose and Kiernan Insurance

Company.

In 1959, he and Barbara were married, and during the next six years had three children, Scott, Stephen and Kathryn.

After moving back to Vermont in 1965, he went to work at IBM in Essex Jct. where he worked for the next 26 years, starting out on the assembly line and working his way up into administration as an accountant.

After retirement from IBM in 1991, Joe had several part time jobs including CHP Health Care and the Village Green Florist.

Joe involved himself in his two sons’ lives by volunteering as a Scout Leader

in the Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts and DeMolay, and his daughter’s life through The Rainbow Girls.

Joe was a 3rd Degree Mason, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite member and a Shriner. His proudest achievement, besides his wife and family, was in 1989 when he became a 33rd degree Mason. The Highest Degree a Mason can attain which can only be bestowed upon him by his peers.

Joe was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; younger brother, Floyd; and grandson Justin Joseph. He is survived by his oldest son, Scott, and wife, Karen; youngest son, Stephen, and wife, Maryellen; and his

daughter, Kathryn, and her husband, Dale Bushey; by his grandchildren Amber, Amanda, Heather, Michael, Matthew, Anthony, Philip and Jeffrey. His great-grandchildren include Emmet, Evan, Harley, Ivy, Serenity, Kenna, Andrej, Walker, Alexis and Robert.

Visiting hours for Joseph were held at Minor Funeral Home in Milton on

Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 from 3-7 p.m. A Masonic service was held at 6:30 p.m. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Minor Funeral Home in Milton, with burial following in the Deer View Cemetery, located on North Williston Road in Williston.

Condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com.

65, passed away Sept. 23, 2018 from lung cancer. Born Sept. 13, 1953 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Rick was the second child to Marvin and Ethel Murphy. Rick and his siblings Ray, Kathy and Kevin spent their formative years in Essex Jct. Rick’s life’s work was providing for his family. As a pack leader for Underhill/ Jericho Pack 620, he helped his sons create unmatched pinewood derby cars that ranged from birthday cakes to rocket ships. He lent his deep, strong, sarcastic voice as the Harvest Market announcer. He had a tremendous gift for working with technology and passed on

his passion for computers, Star Trek, Pink Floyd, the stars and bad jokes to his four sons.

Stubborn to his core, Rick chose to snub cancer and keep on living the best he could. He turned a grim diagnosis into six wonderful years that he spent continuing to be a gruff, goofy and beloved husband and father.

In his final days, he was surrounded by loved ones.

Rick is survived by the love of his life, Constance Murphy; his four boys and their wives David and Kristin, Daniel and Vannessa, Ethan and Kathy and James and Emily; his seven grandchildren Alex, Elizabeth,

Emma, Owen, Meredith, Gideon and Jackson; his sister, Kathy; his brother, Kevin; and his many cherished nieces and nephews.

Any gifts or donations in his honor should please be directed to the kind and generous folks at the VNA Hospice Program at 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446. A time for visitation and gathering is planned for Friday, Sept. 28, 5 – 8 p.m. at the Jericho Community Center, which Rick wouldn’t be attending if we weren’t making him.

The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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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 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent.

CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org.

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE 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 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 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 - UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes, Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Josh Simon. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Faith Formation meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. & High School Youth Groups on Sundays. Heavenly Food Pantry – second Monday, 5:30-7:30pm; fourth Thursday, 2-6pm, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday.

Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Finally @ First Band, Joyful Noise, Cherub Music, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups.

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, Sundays: 10 a.m.

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.

archive PhoTo

Join the conservation and trails committee at Indian Brook Park as they remove invasive plants and improve trails. This will be the fifth year that the community clean-up event will take place. See the calendar listing for Saturday, Oct. 29.

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28 Friday

Food shelF

FleMing coFFee chaT

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. 9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. A community resource for neighbors in need. Aunt Dot's Place is happy to serve the communities of Essex, Westford, Jericho and Underhill. Visit auntdotsplace.com for more information.

Building BrighT FuTures Preschool PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Join other caregivers and children for play time. We ask that you bring a drink and indoor shoes. There will be craft, sensory, story time and songs.

new canasTa

12:30 - 4 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

Come learn or enjoy playing this card game.

heavenly PanTry

2 - 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. The Food Pantry is open to residents of Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford. Clients will need an ID for each member of the household and a utility bill.

Clients may only visit the pantry once in each calendar month.

Teen cenTer

2:30 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Throughout the school year, students attend to play, relax, visit with friends and receive homework help under the supervision of our lovely staff and volunteers. Open to students attending ADL and EMS. Free; open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

evening Book discussion

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. This month we discuss "Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown.

Modern wesTern sTyle square dance

7:30 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. You don't need to know how to dance - "If you can walk to music you can learn to square dance." Email Wayne or Susan Pierce at sewpie@aol.com.

8 - 9 a.m., Fleming School, 21 Prospect St., Essex Jct. Join principal Dan Ryan in the learning center to discuss happenings around the school.

Music wiTh raPh

9:30 - 10 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing, dance and play with Raph. All ages.

Mah Jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free.

Non-members pay $1/ visit.

Musical sTory TiMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

duPlicaTe Bridge

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Duplicate Bridge is a variation of contract bridge where the same bridge deal is played at each table.

Led by dedicated member Dick Ross.

Members play for free, non-members are $1/ session. New players welcomed.

kniTTing and crocheTing

1 - 2 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. For more information call Lou Ann Pioli at 876-5087.

larP

3 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. Live Action Role Play is open to all middle and high school students who want to have adventures in a mythical land.

essex eaTs ouT

5:30 - 7 p.m., Essex United Methodist Church, 119 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! Essex Eats Out seeks to build on this shared value by providing healthy, free meals in a warm, safe, and inclusive atmosphere. If you need a ride, please let us know with an email to essexeatsout@gmail. com.

ParenTs' nighT ouT

6 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. Treat yourself to a quiet night in or an evening out on the town when you sign your child up for one or more of our movie nights. Visit EJRP.org for

more information and to register. $10 per child.

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9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Sept. 27 for details.)

Fall senior TriP

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., depart from Maple Street Recreation Center parking lot. All area seniors are invited to join us for a scenic outing to Hope Cemetery and Rock of Ages Quarry in Barre, Vt. The day will include lunch, transportation and hopefully some fall foliage! Pre-registration is required at EJRP.org or call 878-1375.

weekend sTory TiMe

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

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

korean Food FesT

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Vt. Korean-American United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. Come enjoy traditional cuisine, experience Korean culture and support the United Metodist Women's Mission with your admission. $10, adults; $8, children.

deB

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

Tech helP wiTh cliF

Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering oneon-one technology help.

Reservation required.

Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

Bridge

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. Make new friends as you rotate tables and play with different partners and opponents throughout the afternoon.

hand and FooT card gaMe

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Join friends who already know how to play, or come learn this fun game!

Tween cenTer

3 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Throughout the school year, students attend to play, relax, visit with friends and receive homework help under the supervision of our lovely staff and volunteers. Open to students attending Thomas Fleming School.

Free.

indian Brook Park Fall clean-uP day

checkMaTes square dancing

1 - 3 p.m., Indian Brook, Indian Brook Rd., Essex Jct. Join the Conservation and Trails committee at Indian Brook Park as they remove invasive plants and improve trails. A rain date is scheduled for Oct. 6.

6 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. Advanced and challenge level.

Participants must have completed the plus style of Western Style Square Dancing. Call Fred or Betty Smith at 891-9677 for more information.

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verMonT asTronoMical socieTy

vyo concerT

3 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Come enjoy classical music performed by students from across the state. Performing soloist Grace Lu is a senior at Essex High School. $17, adults/seniors; $12, students. Visit flynntix. org for more information and tickets.

1 Monday Mah Jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. (See Friday, Sept. 28 for complete details.)

sTory TiMe wiTh

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Bownell Library. In the first presentation, Al Boudreau will talk about why astronomers think that there is a giant, mysterious planet lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system (Planet X), how they are searching for it and why it’s so difficult to find. In the second presentation, Mark Moyer will discuss centaurs, the family of small solar system bodies with orbits between Jupiter and Neptune.

2 Tuesday Toddler sTory TiMe

9:10 - 9:30 a.m.,

calendar local meetings thursday, sePtemBer 27 6:30 p.m., town Planning commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

monday, octoBer 1 7 p.m., town selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

tuesday, octoBer 2 6 p.m., Village capital Program review committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. 6:30 p.m., school Board, Essex High School Library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. 7 p.m., Project alternatives, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

Brownell Library. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for toddlers with an adult.

Building Bright Futures Preschool PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Sep. 27 for complete details.)

Preschool story time

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.

Bingo

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. very card costs a penny, so if you play 10 cards, each game costs a dime. If 20 games are played in an afternoon, your total for the afternoon would be $3.

"awaken: the sPirit oF autism"

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Local high school student, filmmaker and animator shares her documentary "Awaken: the Spirit of Autism," which features a series of interviews with students on the autism spectrum about their everyday lives, allowing viewers to see the people beyond the label. Join the filmmaker for a Q&A session after the film.

ronald mcdonald house charities Bingo 4 - 8 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m. Free dinner included.

yoga with Jonah

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church,1 Church St., Essex Jct. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Bring a mat or borrow one at the event.

Donations welcome, but not required.

Food shelF

6 - 7:30 p.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Sept. 27 for details.)

droP-in knitting cluB 6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. Bring in your current knitting project or start a new one in the company of fellow knitters!

essex community historical society meeting

7 - 8:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. Meeting will be followed by refreshments and entertainment by music group Men at First. Open to the public.

3 wednesday Preschool story time

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.

tech time

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

tech helP with cliF

Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering oneon-one technology help.

Reservation required.

Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

rotary cluB oF essex

Noon - 1:15 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. The Rotary Club of Essex serves the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Underhill, and Westford.

read to daisy

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read. She is Certified

by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy's owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages.

Planning weeknight meals For the Family

6:30 - 8 p.m., Hannaford Supermarket, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. In this workshop we'll cover some tips and tools for creating a plan for weeknight suppers based on your family's schedule and food preferences. Pre-registration required at ejrp.org/ adult-recreation-andarts. $7, resident; $10, non-resident.

Factory girls: how women First came to the workPlace

7 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. St. Michael's College Professor Susan Ouellette leads a discussion of the experiences of young women who helped to create the new industrial workplace at the turn of the 19th century.

4 thursday

Food shelF

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. 9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Sept. 27 for complete details.)

essex art league

9 - 11 a.m., First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. The goal of the Essex Art League is to support the appreciation and creation of art among artists and within Chittenden county. Members meet monthly to share ideas and information, create and implement programs, and participate in show venues.

Building Bright Futures Preschool PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Sept. 27 for complete details.)

mexican train dominoes

12:30 - 4 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

Newcomers welcomed!

read with archie

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read. He is Certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie's owner is Christine Packard, Chair of Brownell Library Trustees. For all ages.

Bellcate's Fall harVest FestiVal oF Fun

4 - 7 p.m., Sand Hill Park. There will be booths with students selling things they've made at school, and there will also be vendors from the community. We will have live music, games and a community art project.

community souP and Bread suPPer 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Ln., Essex Jct. Serving a variety of hearty soups and breads, plus a sweet dessert. Stay at the church to enjoy your meal with friends and family, or pick up to take home. Donations welcome, but not expected.

5 Friday rummage sale

9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. Take what you need and pay what you can.

For questions, please call Jane at 878-4078.

Preschool yoga

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come do simple yoga poses, hear stories and sing songs with Danielle! Best for children 2 - 5 years old. No registration required.

mah Jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. (See Friday, Sept. 28 for complete details.)

musical story time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

steam Fridays

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Create and explore with science, technology, engineering, art and math. This week use your creativity and engineering skills to construct cardboard animals (both real and imaginary). For grades 1 and up.

magic: the gathering

6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Come play the role of planeswalker: a powerful wizard who fights others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Your deck of cards represents weapons in your arsenal, spells you know and creatures you can summon to fight for you.

Grades 6 and up.

community swim meet

7 - 8 p.m., St. Michael's College pool, Tarrant Recreation Center, Ross Sports Center, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester.

Come to an opportunity for people of all ages (kids, teens and adults) to hop into the pool for a fun, yet competitive swim. You pick your event(s) and how many you want to participate in. We will group swimmers by age and heat as best we can.

Spectators are welcome to come and cheer. Swim ribbons will be given to every participant. $10 per swimmer, free for spectators.

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Fish dinner

7 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.

6 saturday construction Junction

9 a.m. - noon, Maple Street Park. Come see equipment up close at this Touch-A-Truck event, construction style. Bring your trucks, buckets and shovels and help excavate some sand pits.

Please walk or bike to the event as the Maple Street Park parking lot will be closed; parking available at ADL. Free; shelf donations encouraged.

rummage sale

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. Take what you need and pay what you can.

For questions, please call Jane at 878-4078.

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Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

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E-CIGS from page 1 “Tobacco companies, the companies who sell these products, they have been really busy,” Moulton said.

“They have a lot of money to market what they're doing, and they are really busy marketing at youth.”

Moulton warned the label “vape” is part of producers’ and sellers’ tactic to make e-cigs sound less harmful. The product is an aerosol which can travel deep into the lungs and cause damage, he said, noting the popular Juul devices contain approximately the same amount of nicotine per pod as a pack of cigarettes.

No child is immune to its allure, from honors student to athletes, Moulton said. His daughter, a medical-track student in Florida, started using a Juul despite her father’s work.

“She is one of those young adults and kids who says,‘It's not as harmful [as smoking]; it's my decision,’” he said. “She has swallowed all of the messages of this product that it's not as bad as other things.”

Essex High School senior and Above The Influence club member Abigail Monahan said she sees her classmates use e-cigs in class and at school events like football games.

“It’s a fad right now, and kids are trying it because

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Customers line up in Valley Vapes to purchase e-cigarettes and juices. it's the cool thing to do,” Monahan said. “Personally, I think Juuling is just a dumb thing that will go away eventually.”

The appeal of Juuls and other e-cigarettes among youths comes from the product’s concealability and flavors, according to Justin Hoy, director of prevention services at Essex CHIPS. “They look like a USB de-

BUSING from page 1 residents and non-residents. It lists several factors for the superintendent to take into consideration when creating bus routes and stops, including students’ age and health, distance to school and road types and conditions. But it also allows the superintendent to consider any other factors when creating routes.

According to board chairwoman Martha Heath, the board’s role is to merely provide guidance through policy, but she admits the current policy is too broad for the administration to make a decision.

“We presently have a policy that's not very specific, which leaves Brian floundering,” Heath said.

Some parents believe the

vice that goes into your computer, and they're coming in flavors from tropical fruit to candy.”

Most kids don’t realize the amount of nicotine they’re inhaling with these products until they’re addicted, he said. The FDA says e-cigarettes’ sweet flavors are targeted at kids and used to lure them into the habit.

policy conversation is delaying the actual decisions on where to put new drivers.

“Nowhere in the policy does it say anything about political boundaries as being the deciding factor,” said Todd Odit, a parent of two students living in the village. “It seems like they have a good enough policy, it's just that they've failed on coming up with an implementation strategy that meets the policy.”

Board member Patrick Murray, a strong advocate for bringing buses to the village, does think the policy needs to be more specific to make that decision.

“We need to rework the transportation policy, and we need to be clear that it needs to be equitable across the district and all three communities because our current transportation policy doesn’t, and that’s our job,” Murray said.

However, he believes the board needs to provide some

But Valley Vapes employee David Wojtyna said the flavors are very much for adults looking to quit smoking. He pointed at the adult former-smokers in the shop and identified each by the flavorful juice they use, adding, if it weren’t for the vapes’ fruity flavors, his customers wouldn't be able to quit smoking traditional cigarettes.

direction to the administration before the policy is finalized. It now has a projected timeline of December 18, according to a calendar Smith handed out at the board meeting.

Then, the board decided to create a transportation committee to work on the policy and update it to meet the current demands of the administration’s upcoming decisions. Murray, Brendan Kinney, Keeley Schell and Al Bombardier volunteered as committee members.

The committee planned to meet Friday evening to work on the policy. EWSD administration is bringing their ideas to the committee for advisement, but would not disclose details of the plan to The Reporter until after meeting with the committee.

The board’s agenda for October 2 only has a 15-minute update on the topic scheduled.

According to Wojtyna, e-cigarettes helped him end a smoking addiction he formed at 9 years old.

Switching from cigarettes to vaping improved his breathing, and e-cigarettes are “a cleaner product” than their counterparts, he said.

Morano added she’d be happy to talk to teens about the risks of tobacco use.

“There’s a better option

than taking things away,” she said, fearing the FDA will move to ban flavored juices. “I’m not opposed to raising the smoking age.”

For now, local organizations like Essex CHIPS and MCYC are working to educate students on the products and risks associated with tobacco use.

MCYC has held ecigarette information sessions for teens at the Milton School District's winter carnival last year.

The “One Voice,” program MCYC hopes to implement with Colchester and Milton school districts and police aid would educate students on tobacco companies’ marketing tactics and help them ask questions about how those advertisements work on them, Moulton said.

In Essex, CHIPS is working on “escape the vape” posters for schools, as well as facilitating conversations between parents, teachers and students about the product.

“I always find that finger-wagging and telling [students] it’s bad is background noise,” Hoy said. “The best conversation is honest conversation without vilifying somebody.”

At Valley Vapes, customers came and went, some lingering to chat and blow clouds of white vapor into the room. Morano rushed around behind the counter, grabbing devices and juices.

“My biggest goal is getting people off of nicotine, not on it,” she said.

Vt. fall fishing opportunities abound Vermont is renowned for its colorful fall foliage but fall also offers some of the best fishing opportunities of the year, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.

The cooler water temperatures of fall stimulate Vermont’s largemouth and smallmouth bass as well as northern pike to feed heavily, bringing some of the best fishing of the year at a time when you won’t see much competition from other anglers.

Several species that are typically difficult to catch without boats and specialized equipment become more predictable and easier to catch as they start migrating toward spawning areas. Lake trout move onto their spawning reefs, often close to shore, in midOctober and will be there until mid-November. Places to target them on Lake Champlain include the ledges off Button Bay State

Park, Arnold’s Bay and the west shore of Grand Isle.

Even though steelhead spawn in the spring, some will often begin migrating into their spawning rivers in the fall such as Lewis Creek in North Ferrisburgh and the Black and Willoughby Rivers in the Northeast Kingdom.

Landlocked Atlantic salmon migrate in the fall into several Lake Champlain rivers and provide shore-based river fisheries.

Try the Salmon Hole on the Winooski River, below Peterson Dam on the Lamoille River and the west shore of Grand Isle. Lake Memphremagog salmon also enter the lower Clyde River at Newport in the fall, but the fishing there is catch-and-release with artificial flies or lures from September 1 through October 31.

Vermont fishing licenses are available online from their website: vtfishandwildlife.com.

School Essex Elementary Welcome to a new year at Essex Elementary School. In first grade we are learning to be members of a community that cares about, and helps one another. We are learning how to travel in our building, safely and efficiently. We are learning structures and systems for Reader’s Workshop, Partner Reading, and Writing Workshop. We practice what those routines look and sound like daily in a first grade classroom.

Bridges, our new math program, is an exciting change here at EES. Children are

enthused about number corner, work places, and daily lessons. These main components of Bridges really get them involved and push them to think about numbers and how to approach solving problems in different ways. We use visuals to explain what we see and how we think about number concepts.

In the daily lesson a concept is explored and then children have opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of that concept using math tools such as number racks and 10 frames. Each group of lessons has a common core ‘I can’ statement to show what children are expected to understand.

The students are given many different ways to reach this understanding.

The lessons are followed by ‘work place’

time. At the work place stations children can practice what they have learned during the lesson. They can work individually or with a partner, depending on the station.

So far this year we have used pattern blocks, cubes, geoboards, dominoes, polydrons (interlocking shapes) and 10 frame/double 10 frame cards. The children are visually connecting the workplaces with what they are learning during lessons.

“Hands-on activities engage them in exploring, developing, testing, discussing, and applying mathematical concepts.” (Math Learning Center) Number corner is another exciting part of our daily math. We build calendar patterns, take note of how numbers are built by using different models such as popsicle

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Student musings: • “What time is number corner today? I can’t wait to find out what number is under the red door.”

• “I noticed that this week we have collected an equal number of pennies and nickels.”

• “I noticed something: when we count by 10 we are changing decades.”

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Fall means flu season is coming Avoid the flu, stay healthy with simple tips

What is influenza?

Influenza is a viral respiratory infection. The virus spreads through contact with an infected person, an object that person has touched, or respiratory droplets that travel through the air when the infected person coughs or sneezes. The flu strikes 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population every year – as many as 60 million people.

About 30,000 people die from influenza infection annually just in the United States.

What are the common flu symptoms?

Flu symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. Very severe cases of the flu can lead to pneumonia and respiratory failure. “When you are fine in the morning and then you can barely get out of bed 12 hours later because you’re so sick, that’s the type of thing the flu does – it really knocks you off your feet,” said Dr. Katherine Mariani, medical director at UVM Medical Center’s South Burlington Family Medicine. “Your fever spikes really high, you’re starting to cough, sore throat. And you’re just pretty wiped out, really fast. That’s the hallmark of the flu.”

What is the flu shot and who should get one?

The influenza virus changes genetically to adapt and survive. In response, the vaccine changes every year to better address the current strain of the virus, which is why doctors recommend annual vaccines. While it’s difficult to create a vaccine that perfectly matches the dominant circulating strain of flu in any given year, it still can protect from more severe illness, says Dr. Cindy Dion Noyes, an infectious disease specialist at UVM Medical Center.

The flu vaccine contains inactivated strains of influenza that don’t cause infection but allow the body to develop an immunity to those strains. It is recommended for everyone more than 6 months old, though people who have had severe reactions to a flu vaccine in the past should talk to their doctor first.

How to prevent flu from spreading Cover your cough and sneeze. This helps contain the respiratory droplets that carry the virus and keep them from traveling through the air and landing on people or objects. If the virus is inhaled or comes in contact with mucous membranes – the lining of the nose, mouth or eyes – it can cause infection.

Wash your hands. Influenza can live on surfaces for hours, so those surfaces can contaminate hands that touch our faces and get onto our mucous membranes. Frequently washing hands can get rid of the virus if it gets on your hands. Stay home if you’re sick. If you have symptoms, rest to help your body recover and decrease the risk of spread to others.

Who is at greatest risk from the flu?

Most people who get the flu won’t need medical care or antiviral medication. They just need rest and hot fluids and will recover on their own.

More than 200,000 people a year, however, develop serious complications that require hospitalization. Children, the elderly, and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly at risk for developing complications.

Local Health Events & Classes September 29 - October 9 Saturday, September 29 – Food Matters Series: The power of plant fiber for pain and inflammation (call 847-7222 to be added to wait list)

Tuesday, October 2 – Community Medical School: How cannabis affects the body & brain Saturday, October 6 – Food Matters: Kids in the Kitchen (For kids age 8-12. Child must be accompanied by parent or guardian - call 847-7222 for info)

Monday, October 1 – Tobacco Cessation Class (Note: Workshop is 4 consecutive weeks)

Tuesday, October 9 – Healthy Homes: The connection between energy efficiency & health

Monday, October 1 – Yoga for patients with chronic conditions

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup Hot, hearty and healthy

The UVM Medical Center offers free educational programs, healthy lifestyle classes and workshops. Preregistration is required and is free for most classes.

For more information, visit www.UVMHealth.org/ MedCenterClasses. Phone numbers and registration information are listed online.

Butternut squash is naturally low in fat, and contains vitamins A, B6, C, E, magnesium, potassium and manganese. It grows on a vine and shares a similar sweet, nutty flavor to that of pumpkin. It can be prepared many different ways - baked, roasted, or pureed.

One 2 lb. butternut squash 1/2 yellow onion 1 clove fresh garlic, minced 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cups vegetable stock 1/4 cup water 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1 Tablespoon thyme, parsley or basil salt pepper

esterday, the UVM Children’s Hospital invited community partners to join us for a pediatric “resource fair” to help our staff connect with important resources available to help improve the quality of life for children and families who rely on us for care. A major focus of the day was on tools for managing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which can lead to long-term negative effects on emotional and physical health.

ACEs are increasingly linked to risky behavior, psychological issues, and serious illness. Research suggests that this is because ACEs disrupt the development of the body’s stress response system. These hormones regulate not just stress, but also the immune system, the developing brain, and the way your emotions affect your ability to learn, regulate yourself, and respond to a scary situation.

Ten ACEs have been identified as having potentially lasting impacts: Abuse (physical, emotional and/or sexual), neglect (physical and/or emotional), intimate partner violence (witnessing violence toward a parent), having an incarcerated parent, parents who are divorced or separated, substance abuse or mental illness in the household.

Through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Vermont and 31 other states currently screen for ACEs. In Vermont, 1 in 8 people report multiple ACEs. Having 2 or more ACEs increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, early heart disease, asthma, diabetes and other health conditions. ACEs also impact mental health, corresponding to higher rates of depression, suicide, and substance abuse.

If your child is experiencing any of these situations, it’s important to talk with your health care provider about tools to help them build resilience and help avoid some of the potential long-term negative health impacts associated with those experiences.

That can mean helping your child build trusting, safe relationships with adults, developing good nutrition and exercise habits, and even getting involved in sports or a club that will help them feel good about themselves. Your doctor’s office is a safe place to have these conversations, even if your concern is about the impact of your own substance abuse. To start the discussion, contact your primary care provider – the conversation you have today could have a lasting positive impact on your child’s life.

Because healthy habits are key to building resilience in children, the UVM Medical Center is proud to partner with RiseVT, a community-wide effort to integrate healthy activities into daily life. Learn about opportunities for the whole family to enjoy active play in your community at www.RiseVt.org.

If you have questions or ideas, please email me at AskEileen@UVMHealth.org.

––– Eileen Whalen, MHA, RN, is a former trauma nurse who now leads The University of Vermont Medical Center.

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When the geese start to fly south, it’s time to start making soup. Winter squash are ready to pick at this time of year, so stop by your local farmer’s market and try a new type of squash. For a classic, turn to butternut.

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The crisp, cool weather we enjoy in the fall also signals the time of year when we are at greater risk of getting the “flu,” or influenza virus. Around now, schools, pharmacies and doctors remind us to get our flu vaccines. Nationally, flu season officially runs from October through May. While the flu can be more active in January and February, now is a good time to review basic facts and prevention strategies.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Carefully cut squash in half lengthwise.

Scoop out seeds.

Roast face down on sheet trays in oven until tender (about 1 hour).

While squash cools, chop vegetables.

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Puree soup in a food processor or with an immersion blender. Add more water if soup is too thick.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

The University of Vermont Medical Center is the community hospital for residents of Chittenden County and part of The University of Vermont Health Network, which serves patients throughout Vermont and Northern New York. To learn more about what we offer, please visit www.UVMHealth.org/MedCenter.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT AN Essex Reporter SPECIAL SECTION | FALL 2018

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Homeowners might experience some sticker shock when researching home improvement projects or receiving estimates from contractors. But there are ways for budget-conscious homeowners to transform their homes and still make the most of their home improvement dollars.

Make the most of your money

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ome improvement projects provide homeowners with a chance to put their own stamp on their homes. In addition, many such projects make homes safer and, in some instances, more eco-friendly.

The opportunity to make a home more comfortable, safer and/or more eco-friendly entices many homeowners to open their wallets. In fact, the Home Improvement Research Institute estimates that the home improvement products market will grow by more than 5 percent in 2018.

Homeowners might experience some sticker shock when researching home improvement projects or receiving esti-

mates from contractors. But there are ways for budget-conscious homeowners to transform their homes and still make the most of their home improvement dollars.

Do your homework. Each year, Remodeling magazine publishes its “Cost vs. Value Report,” a comprehensive study of 21 popular remodeling projects in 149 United States markets. The report notes the value each project retains at resale in 100 markets across the country.

Do some of the labor yourself.

Homeowners willing to swing a hammer also can stretch their home improvement dollars. For example, the home improvement resource This Old House® notes that homeowners willing to do their own

demolition before the contractors arrive can save substantial amounts of money. A professional contractor may charge $1,000 to demo a 200-square-foot deck, but This Old House estimates that homeowners who demo their own decks may spend only $450 (for the dumpster rental and parking permit).

Hire a consultant. The DIY movement is incredibly popular, no doubt thanks to television channels such as HGTV and the DIY Network. Homeowners with DIY experience may be able to complete projects on their own with little consultation from professional contractors. Some contractors may not offer consulting services, however. The consultation route, which

typically requires paying licensed contractors hourly fees to offer guidance, should only be considered by homeowners with legitimate DIY skills, for whom this option can be a great way to save money.

Schedule renovations during homeowner-friendly times of year. Summer and fall tend to be contractors’ busy seasons, and homeowners will likely pay more for projects during this time of year.

If possible, delay starting projects until right after the new year, when contractors aren’t so busy and might be more flexible with pricing. Budget-conscious homeowners can employ various strategies to make the most of their home improvement dollars without sacrificing quality.

Seal your home from the cold Working with Rebates, autumn perennials instructions available from Efficiency Vermont

By DR. LEONaRD PERRy Horticulture Professor Emeritus University of Vermont Here are a few questions that you may have for this season if you grow herbaceous perennial flowers, and answers.

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WANTON — With the weather turning colder, it’s the perfect time to begin weatherizing your house. From simple projects like weatherstripping a door or wrapping some pipes to sealing an attic or basement, the steps you take now can both save you money and improve the comfort level of your home.

To help people get started, Efficiency Vermont is offering up to $100 in rebates on weatherization materials for projects completed before Feb. 1, 2019.

To qualify, Vermonters need to complete three of the seven projects listed below: • Build or purchase an air tight, well insulated attic hatch • Air seal and insulate the box sill and rim joists in your basement • Build an air tight, well insulated bulkhead door in your basement • Spot air seal and insulate your attic • Install a new window, Low-E storm window or panel • Weatherize windows

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David Keefe of Efficiency Vermont demonstrates how weatherstripping fits along the bottom of exterior doors.

• Weatherize exterior doors For those who are more ambitious, Efficiency Vermont has up to $2,000 in incentives for larger projects, usually completed by a contractor.

Such a project begins with a home energy audit conducted by a contractor. Using a contractor approved by Efficiency Vermont means that the contractor is required to have certain equipment and perform specific tests, explained David Keefe, an Energy Consultant at Efficiency Vermont who also audits the work of contractors in the nonprofit’s network.

In addition to looking at how well sealed the home is, a contractor will also look for moisture issues that can

cause mold and make sure the home is properly ventilated.

As part of that work, a blower will be used to reduce air pressure in the house, causing air to rush in from outside through any leaks in the home.

During a visit to a home in Swanton last week with the Messenger, Keefe performed this test, uncovering a leak around a light socket on an interior wall.

The air coming in around the socket was “almost certainly coming from the attic,” said Keefe. Such leaks on interior walls, he said, are “very typical.”

The way to stop it is by adding u see WEATHERIZE, page B3

Q. How can I maintain a smaller rounded habit of perennials such as Sedum ‘autumn Joy’ and Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’? They are 4-5 years old.

A. Often plants too tall or floppy are a sign of too little light.

Both of these plants in particular grow best in full sun. Even then, with age some plants, such as the Autumn Joy, may flop. Plants that bloom late in the season such as Autumn Joy, asters, or even tall garden phlox may be cut back by one third to one half in early summer. This will result in shorter growth with more branching, and slightly delayed bloom

(which provides a longer bloom season for you and pollinators). This cutting back generally won’t work with thin stems, as on the Moonbeam. Make sure this one has full sun, and not too much fertilizer nor rich soil, any of which can cause tall and floppy stems.

Q. What do you suggest for a grass to plant along the driveway like a hedge?

A. If you want a tall grass (four to five feet), then consider one of the Switch grass (Panicum) cultivars. Heavy Metal is bluish with reddish seed heads. There are several u see PLANTS, page B3

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In order to accommodate for spending more time in the kitchen, homeowners are directing additional attention to kitchen preparation and storage features. In fact, one recent trend in kitchen renovations is creating custom-designed pantries.

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Choose the type of pantry Accessibility is essential in a pantry.

Everything should be easily reached and grabbed as needed without having to move too many things. Ideally, foods should be arranged in a single layer so that all items can be viewed at a glance. Shelves of various depths and heights can accommodate items

According to a 2016 survey from ReportLinker, 98 percent of Americans say cooking at home is their preferred way to prepare a meal. And despite the wide array of restaurants, prepared meals and fast food options nearby, more than one-third of people cook at home daily, with nearly 50 percent cooking between three and six days a week.

In order to accommodate for spending more time in the kitchen, homeowners are directing additional attention to kitchen preparation and storage features. In fact, one recent trend in kitchen renovations is creating custom-designed pantries.

of different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal because they can be modified as foods change. Sliding drawers can improve reach in cabinets.

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Pantries serve different functions in different homes. For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of room for large items will be needed.

Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries.

Lights can improve visibility when trying to locate items. Others prefer an outlet for charging hand-held vacuums or other small appliances. Counter space in the pantry

LoCate appropriate spaCe Ideally, pantries should be in or adjacent to the kitchen. But not every home layout allows for this setup. Some homeowners need to move storage pantries into the garage, the basement or a mud/laundry room.

Various factors should be considered

enables homeowners to unload groceries directly onto pantry shelves.

For pantries located outside of the kitchen, built-in freezers can maximize storage possibilities, especially for those who freeze-and-eat after bulk shopping ventures.

Pantries are popular features that homeowners can customize depending on their storage needs and the amount of time they spend in their kitchens.

before placing a pantry outside a kitchen.

What is the climate? Will food spoil? Is there a possibility that vermin or insects can infiltrate the room and access food? These factors will dictate whether to have closed cabinets, air-tight bins or open shelves or if other modifications must be made to the room prior to building.

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other good blue cultivars, but Prairie Sky tends to flop.

Shenandoah is shorter, with reddish leaves.

Another group for a great upright effect of similar height is the Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis), Karl Foerster being a popular and good cultivar. These are being used just for this purpose all over the University of Vermont campus. If in a warmer climate or microclimate (USDA zone 5 and warmer), you might consider Fountain Grass (Pennisetum), about three feet high. There are many good cultivars of Eulalia (Miscanthus), from four to eight feet, which with short and cooler seasons in the north do not tend to seed nor become seed invasive.

Q. What are the most common problems that I should be aware of with soils? A. If a soil has a problem in our area, it is often too low pH (too acidic).

This can be corrected by adding lime, according to a soil test. A soil pH that is between 6 and 7, 7 being neutral, is often best. A soil pH that is too low or too high makes nutrients unavailable to the plant. Soil test sampling bags are available from state agriculture testing labs, often at state universities, or from garden centers. If purchasing inexpensive soil testing kits that you can use at home, make sure they are new, as old chemicals in such kits can give wrong results. Fall is a good time to add lime, if needed, as ground or dolomitic limestone is slow acting.

Add it now and your soil will be ready for spring planting.

Q. I have hostas with twisted, stunted, and puckered leaves. Is this normal, or a disease?

A. It depends. Some varieties show twisted leaves normally, but there is a virus that could be the cause on others, called Hosta Virus X or HVX. Some varieties such

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sealing in the attic where the wall and ceiling meet. For someone who is experienced with tools and willing to go in to dark places, sealing an attic can be a do-it-yourself project, said Keefe.

Swanton homeowners Lisa and Andrew Judge [full disclosure: Lisa works for Efficiency Vermont] would probably feel a difference in the warmth of their home if they were to seal the attic, according to Keefe.

When leaks are sealed, less air leaves the building, which means less cold air comes in from outside to replace it, Keefe explained.

When the attic is sealed, ceilings become warmer, creating a more comfortable home, he added.

Increased comfort is often the most surprising benefit to homeowners who have efficiency work done at their home, according to Efficiency Vermont’s Jeff Buell. They undertake the work with the intention of saving money on their heating and cooling bills, but “they talk a lot about how their home is more comfortable,” he said.

Homes can also become quieter, letting in less outside noise, and sealing holes means fewer places for insects and other pests to enter. “A lot of the places they’re coming and going through are the same openings we’re trying to find,” said Keefe.

Less dust can also be a benefit, especially in homes with a stone basement with a dirt floor.

Fully insulating a stone basement requires a contractor, who will apply foam insulation on the walls and also seal the dirt floor with plastic. “They immediately are dryer and cleaner,” Keefe said of treated

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Gardeners can choose from a number of perennials to brighten up their plots.

as Eternal Father, Lunacy, and Leopard Frog actually have their traits due to less virulent viruses. This HVX virus, though, causes such deformed traits, and is highly contagious through contact of infected sap from one plant with another. This is commonly spread by hands or tools, such as through pruning, so make sure to wash in between with antiseptic soap. As with other viruses, there are no cures, so infected plants should be discarded.

Also, like many viruses, plants may carry this one yet not show symptoms, which makes diagnosis sometimes very difficult.

The cultivar Breakdance has been reported 100 percent infected, while commonly infected cultivars include Gold Standard, Striptease, and Sum and Substance. Before

basements.

Those with concrete basements may be able to insulate the wall themselves.

One thing most homeowners can do is install foam block insulation and seal it in around the band joist that runs along the outside of the house at the top of the basement wall. It’s also a project that will qualify for the DIY rebate from Efficiency Vermont.

Basement entrances that lead outside, especially bunker-style exits with stairs leading up to overhead doors, are also a good place to insulate and apply weatherstripping.

Another DIY project is the hatch leading in to the attic. Homeowners can insulate the back of the hatch and add a rubber seal so that when the hatch closes it is air tight.

Windows and doors are one of the places where renters, who might not be willing to invest heavily in a building they don’t own, can take inexpensive steps to reduce their weather bills, according to Keefe.

With windows and sliding glass doors adding another layer between the outside and the inside, either of glass or plastic, will help save energy.

Plastic kits containing sheets of plastic that cover the window “work just dandy,” said Keefe. They’re also inexpensive.

Rigid acrylic panels and new storm windows are another option. Look for a Low-E coating that will reflect heat back in to the house.

Weatherstripping around the edges of the window can also help.

For doors, adding or replacing a rubber seal can reduce the leakage of energy. The seal installed so that the door comes up against it when closed, preventing air from getting in around the edges of the door.

Weatherstripping along the bottom will also keep out cold air.

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buying these, or in fact any hostas, get familiar with what they should look like, and don’t buy them if they look otherwise. It is easiest to see symptoms on gold and goldcentered plants which, in addition to these symptoms, may include random green mottling and mottling along the veins. Since this virus must be transmitted in sap and living plants, you can safely plant where an infected plant was removed, as long as there are no living roots from the old plant. Considered resistant are the cultivars Blue Angel, Color Glory, and Frances Williams. Considered immune are Bressingham Blue, Frosted Jade, Love Pat, Great Expectations, Sagae, and (sieboldiana) Elegans.

Q. Should I cut back perennials in the fall, or wait until spring?

A. Ideally you should wait until spring, so the plants can recycle their leaves and nutrients back into the soil, provide winter cover for wildlife, and seeds in fall for birds. Leaves of some protect the plant crowns over winter.

But, with this not being an ideal world, many gardeners (including me) cut them back in late fall as there is so much else that really needs attention in spring. If foliage is diseased, make sure to discard it rather than adding to the compost.

An alternative, hybrid approach would be to leave some perennials that are attractive and favored by birds, cutting back the rest. Coneflowers (Echinacea), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), ornamental grasses, ferns, coralbells, and sedum are perennials that you might leave and then cut back in early spring. Bearded iris, catmint (Nepeta), bee balm, daylilies, perennial sunflowers (Helianthus), hollyhock, peonies, tall garden phlox, perennial salvia, speedwell, false indigo (Baptisia), and yarrow are among those perennials to cut back in late fall. They either become unattractive late in the season or flop to the ground with the first snows.

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September 17 - 23 Arrests

1 False information implicating another 1 Unlawful trespass 1 Simple assault 1 DLS 1 Interfering with emergency services access 1 Domestic assault 1 Resisting arrest 1 DUI (test refusal) 1 DUI 1 Reckless endangerment

MondAy, septeMeber 17

12:21 a.m., Suspicious on Autumn Pond Way 7:41 a.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 7:57 a.m., Lost/Found Property on West St. 8:03 a.m., Agency Assist on River Rd. 9:01 a.m., VIN Inspection on Colchester Rd. 9:27 a.m., Larceny on Upper Main St. 9:33 a.m., VIN Inspection on Kellogg Rd. 10:10 a.m., VIN Inspection on River Rd. 10:12 a.m., Accident on Main St. 10:28 a.m., Citizen Assist on Fuller Pl. 11:34 a.m., Agency Assist on Educational Dr. 11:44 a.m., Animal Problem on Rustic Dr. 12:17 p.m., Citizen Assist on Jackson Hts 2:17 p.m., VIN Inspection on Park St. 4:01 p.m., Animal Problem on Carmichael St. 5:47 p.m., MV Complaint on Railroad Ave. 10:52 p.m., Lost/Found Property on Pearl St.

tuesdAy, septeMber 18

12:32 a.m., Citizen Assist on Densmore Dr.

1:23 a.m., Suspicious on Central St. 1:44 a.m., Traffic Offense on Pearl St. 5:35 a.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 7:08 a.m., Alarm on Pearl St. 7:14 a.m., Accident on River Rd. 7:45 a.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 9:11 a.m., Citizen Assist on Old Colchester Rd. 9:27 a.m., Citizen Assist on Killoran Dr. 9:28 a.m., Suspicious on Maple St. 9:46 a.m., Citizen Assist on River Rd. 10:55 a.m., Agency Assist on Sunset Dr. 10:55 a.m., Suspicious on Mansfield Ave. 12:08 p.m., Lost/Found Property on Onondaga Ave. 1:28 p.m., Suspicious on Educational Dr. 1:49 p.m., MV Complaint on Upper Main St. 2:19 p.m., Larceny on Seneca Ave. 3:23 p.m., Suspicious on Brigham Hill Rd. 3:49 p.m., Suspicious on Susie Wilson Rd. 3:59 p.m., Larceny on Maple St. 4:54 p.m., MV Complaint on Sand Hill Rd. 5:18 p.m., Suspicious on Lincoln St. 5:55 p.m., Suspicious on Old Colchester Rd. 5:58 p.m., DUI on Pearl St. 7:51 p.m., Suspicious on Margaret St. 9:14 p.m., Welfare Check on Maple St.

WednesdAy, septeMber 19

2:44 a.m., Family Disturbance on Maple St. 5:23 a.m., Utility Problem on Main St. 8:11 a.m., Traffic Hazard on Kellogg Rd. 8:17 a.m., Agency Assist on River St. 9:29 a.m., False Info to Police on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:10 a.m., Agency Assist on Baker St. 11:27 a.m., Citizen Assist on Londonderry Ln. 11:29 a.m., Suspicious on Iroquois Ave. 11:52 a.m., VIN Inspection on Maple St. 1:49 p.m., Larceny on Park St.

3:31 p.m., Larceny on Upper Main St. 3:40 p.m., DLS on Sand Hill Rd. 4:34 p.m., Suspicious on I-289 5:04 p.m., Motorist Assist on Upper Main St. 6:47 p.m., MV Complaint on Gauthier Dr. 8:38 p.m., Suspicious on Allen Martin Dr. 9:43 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Mohawk Ave. 10:08 p.m., Citizen Assist on Center Rd.

thursdAy, septeMber 20

2:44 a.m., Alarm on East St. 7:21 a.m., Utility Problem on Main St. 8:27 a.m., Missing Person on Main St. 8:40 a.m., Agency Assist on Baker St. 8:52 a.m., Lost/Found Property on Pearl St. 11:31 a.m., Medical Assist on Founders Rd. Noon, Agency Assist on Maple St. 1:04 p.m., Animal Problem on Rustic Dr. 1:26 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 2:38 p.m., Agency Assist on Jackson St. 4:25 p.m., MV Complaint on College Pkwy 4:30 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 4:53 p.m., Suspicious on Educational Dr. 6:02 p.m., Suspicious on Lamell Ave. 6:22 p.m., Trespass Violation on Essex Way 6:26 p.m., Welfare Check on S Hill Dr. 8:49 p.m., Simple Assault on Colchester Rd.

FridAy, septeMber 21

1:58 a.m., Suspicious on Upper Main St. 3:02 a.m., Noise Disturbance on Catella Rd. 7:17 a.m., Agency Assist on Park St. 7:43 a.m., Noise Disturbance on Carmichael St. 8:17 a.m., Lost/Found Property on Main St. 8:47 a.m., Medical Assist on Park St. 9:11 a.m., MV Complaint on Park Terr.

9:12 a.m., Welfare Check on Briar Ln. 10:25 a.m., 911 Hang Up on Thompson Dr.

10:43 a.m., Citizen Assist on Chelsea Rd. 11:58 a.m., MV Complaint on Colchester Rd. 12:19 p.m., Agency Assist on Park Terr.

12:33 p.m., Larceny on Grove St. 1:12 p.m., Vandalism on Lincoln St. 1:41 p.m., Disorderly Conduct on Fuller Pl. 2:42 p.m., Citizen Assist on Main St. 3:14 p.m., Citizen Assist on Maple St. 3:19 p.m., Suspicious on Hiawatha Ave. 3:37 p.m., Medical Assist on Center Rd. 4:43 p.m., Agency Assist on Park St. 4:53 p.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 5:30 p.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 6:33 p.m., Suspicious on Park St. 8:20 p.m., Utility Problem on Maple St. 10:02 p.m., Traffic Hazard on Brigham Hill Ln. 10:20 p.m., Quarrels on South St. 11:52 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Central St.

sAturdAy, septeMber 22

2:09 a.m., Noise Disturbance on River Rd. 4:29 a.m., Alarm on Essex Way 7:01 a.m., Alarm on Hawthorn Cir 7:47 a.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 8:35 a.m., Medical Assist on Carmichael St. 10:37 a.m., Lost/Found Property on Railroad Ave. 11:23 a.m., Forgery/Counterfeit on Old Colchester Rd. 12:53 p.m., Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd. 1:01 p.m., Larceny on Sugartree Ln. 1:33 p.m., Citizen Dispute on Rustic Dr. 2:16 p.m., Citizen Dispute on Upland Rd. 2:24 p.m., Lost/Found Property on River Rd. 2:32 p.m., Recovered Stolen Property on Essex Way 3:18 p.m., Medical Assist on Lavoie Dr. 3:50 p.m., Medical Assist on Old Stage Rd. 5:28 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Pearl St. 6:26 p.m., Animal Problem on Browns River Rd.

6:41 p.m., Citizen Assist on Curtis Ave. 7:01 p.m., Agency Assist on Fort Pkwy 7:06 p.m., DUI on I-289 7:15 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 8:13 p.m., Citizen Dispute on Pearl St. 8:24 p.m., Citizen Assist on West St. 9:34 p.m., Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd. 10:07 p.m., Animal Problem on Towers Rd. 10:11 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Park St. 11:11 p.m., Agency Assist on College Pkwy 11:11 p.m., Citizen Assist on Essex Way

sundAy, septeMber 23

12:57 a.m., Citizen Assist on St.anton Dr. 2:50 a.m., MV Complaint on Fort Pkwy 11:26 a.m., Alarm on Lost Nation Rd. 1:32 p.m., Larceny on Brickyard Rd. 2:20 p.m., Agency Assist on Center Rd. 2:58 p.m., Welfare Check on Park St. 4:15 p.m., Citizen Assist on West St. 4:31 p.m., Citizen Assist on Maple St. 5:13 p.m., DLS on Irene Ave. 6:30 p.m., Animal Problem on Tamarack Dr. 9:01 p.m., Animal Problem on Jericho Rd. 9:03 p.m., Family Disturbance on Colchester Rd. 9:15 p.m., MV Complaint on Railroad Ave. 9:29 p.m., Animal Problem on Maple St. 10:10 p.m., Suspicious on Center Rd. 10:38 p.m., Fire Investigation on Central St. 11:21 p.m., Suspicious on Main St. 11:43 p.m., Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd.

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EHS looks to kick it up a notch The Hornets are ready to bounce back after being dealt their first two losses of the season this past week.

The two goals scored by Hornets Huntyr Poulin and Souma Mitra weren't quite enough to hold off Burlington

PHOTOS BY KYLE ST. PETER

ABOVE: Senior goalkeeper Yasmine Nsame sets herself up to deliver a downfield kick in the Essex loss to Colchester this Saturday. Nsame's tough play in the net held the Lakers to a single point during the game. RIGHT: Senior forward Madeline Young goes on the attack as she pushes the ball ahead of a Laker during Saturday's game. Unfortunately, the Hornets offense couldn't find the tying score as the team fell to CHS by a score of 1-0. The Hornets will look to keep their record over .500 with matches this week against CVU and BFA St. Albans. We have more pictures of the EHS girls soccer on our website, EssexReporter.com.

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on September 18, when the girls suffered a close 3-2 loss. It was also only a single goal that decided their contest on Saturday agasinst Colchester. The Hornets couldn't find the equalizer and dropped their second game by a score of 1-0. Essex will look to improve its 3-2-1 record with games against CVU and BFA St. Albans next, and they will get a second chance against both the Seahorses and Lakers in early October.

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SPORTS

Golf in full swing

PHOTOS BY JOSH KAUFMANN

ABOVE: Isabelle Lupariello (second from left) is congratulated by teammates (from left) Kate Connolly, Macey McGovern, and Olivia Chan after Lupariello crushed her drive on the fifth tee during the Sept. 20 BFA Scramble at Champlain Country Club in Swanton. RIGHT: Macey McGovern drives off the fifth tee at Champlain Country Club in Swanton during the Sept. 20 BFA Scramble. See more pictures online at EssexReporter.com.

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nother Homecoming in the books. Spirited week for the Hornets and more action this week. Enjoying the weather change?

Interesting twist. Lots of strange games in the NFL last weekend.

The football team fell to an inspired Mt. Mansfield Union team in Friday night’s homecoming game 32-6. Tyler Millette ran in from five yards out for the Hornets’ only touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Essex, 1-3, will head to Rice Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The JVs are now 1-1 after a 34-0 crushing of Milton last week. TD’s came from Benjamin Serrintonio, Jeff Deltrecco, Alex Katsnelson and Will Couture. They host MMU this week.

The varsity boys’ soccer team played two tie games this week. 1-1 vs Burlington High School and another exciting 0-0 game with CVU. They own a 3-0-3 record.

Home games vs Burr & Burton and BFA this week. No JVB scores reported. The freshman team defeated CVU 4-1 and shutout BHS 1-0. Neil Peterson, Alex Meek and Bartlett Hemingway form a beauty of a front line. They play three games against CVU, Enosburg, and BHS this week.

The varsity girls’ soccer team lost a couple of games last week; 3-2 to BHS and a shutout loss to Colchester High School. Huntyr Poulin and Souma Mitra scored vs the Seahorses. At 3-2-1 they battle CVU and BFA this week. No report from the JVs. The JVB team lost an exciting 4-3 shootout in Hinesburg.

Essex cross country enjoyed a great homecoming week. On Thursday vs South Burlington at Red Rocks, the results of the 4K girls JV race were CVU - 15, Essex - 62 and South Burlington - 63. Essex was led

by Emma Bordeaux's 9th place finish 17:50. The Essex JV boys won with a score of 21 followed by CVU - 44 and SB - 65. Essex had three runners beat last year's best time: Gabe Streeter (1) 13:53, Michael Baker (3) and Aiden Philbrick (4). On Saturday, in the prestigious Manchester Invitational and site of

the 2018 New England's, the freshman boys were champions out of the 31 teams that competed, scoring 99 pts. Lucius Karki ran 11:49 for fifth place overall. Zach Brisson (23), Gabe White (27), Matt Hull (31) and Braden Cummings (32) contributed to the victory. This is the first win for an Essex freshmen team in a long time, and they now have dinner plate sized medals to show for it. The JV team continued the solid day by placing third. They were led by Walker Stapleton (13), Kurt Dirmaier (18), Nathan Wu (26) and Atticus PhinneyAnderson (31) . Senior captain Connor Goodrich was gutsy and battled through an injury to close out the team score by placing 39th.

The JV girls, led by Ary Wilson’s time of 22:52, ran sixth with 225 points among 26 teams. The Varsity Girls placed fifth with 225 points against 37 Teams. Natalie Preston ran an even 20:00 and was the fourth Vermont girl to finish. Varsity Boys finished third scoring 140 points against the 39 teams that competed. Henry Farrington’s time of 16:08 was the top Vermont runner, and placed sixth overall. Peter Alden (13) was next, followed by Jake Wagner (28), Brady Martisus (34) and Liam Mack (59). Ben Stewart (75) and Charles Martell ran good races to round out the varsity seven. They improved on their sixth place finish from last year, and this season’s race included many more of New England's premier teams. The boys showed New England that Essex is a team to be reckoned with their bronze finish, barely edged out by Concord for for the team silver. With Woods Trail Run in Thetford in two weeks, and the Burnt Hills Invitational the week after, the boys are looking forward to racing again already. The team is deep, talented and may contest at NE’s. On a side note, the CVU girls were champs.

Both golf teams will play two matches this week.

The boys played Tuesday at the Links.

The field hockey team went 2-0 last week, has won six games in a row, and now owns a 6-1 record.

They shutout BHS 3-0 and edged Rice 2-1 on Homecoming night. The latter game avenged their lone loss from earlier in the fall. They play at SB Friday night. The JVs are 5-1-1 after wins over BHS and Rice. The JVB team fell to CVU 1-0 and Montpelier 2-0. They play SB home Thursday.

Girls varsity volleyball improved to 4-0 after two wins, both 3-0 shutouts over

of Enosburg and Rice. The former by scores of 25-10, 25-16 and 25-13 with Kayla Boutin leading the team in service aces, and Maddie Folsom and Rachel Yandow tied for the most kills. The girls then played their best match of the year in the win over the Golden Knights.

The first set opened with a double stuff block by Maddie Folsom and Lizzie Goodrich. This energy carried the girls to an early lead, and they never looked back.

Jessie Rose led the team with six service aces, Valerie Bessette had the most defensive digs, Rachel Yandow led with six kills and Maddie Folsom had four blocks and one block assist for the win. They follow it up with a big week with four matches.

The boys’ varsity team shutout BHS 3-0 and are 4-1 on the season with two matches this week.

Sox wrapped up AL East vs Yanks last week. Yanks are in along with the Indians and Astros. Is Luke Voit really Roy Hobbs? What’s up with the Pats? NYG snagged first win to excite their fans (of course they think they are on their way to the Superbowl). I’m not a huge supporter of Pete Carroll...I may have said that before, though.

Late congratulations to EHS Teacher of the Year, Nancy Smith. Well deserved!

Happy Birthday wishes to sister-in-law Karen Gonillo, EHS’ Todd Herrington, Ron Myers, Katie Mack, Rick Yates, Sara Carey, Janet Liscio and Bay Outma.

I have sad news to pass on as I heard Claire Wheeler passed away last week.

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he Hornets couldn’t hand Champlain Valley or Burlington a first loss of the season, but in a string of three straight double-overtime ties against top Metro Division rivals Essex’s defense continued to dominate around center back Lyon. The senior captain has led a defensive effort that allowed a total of 11 shots by CVU (30-2) and BHS (4-0-1), with fellow senior captain Peter Osiecki also making attacker’s lives difficult in central midfield. CVU put just three shots on net in 200 minutes in Sept. 14 and Sept. 21 0-0 ties; Burlington managed five shots in a 1-1 tie Sept. 17.

Essex (3-0-3) has allowed only one goal in each of its 4 non-CVU matches.

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