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Essex High students invent an app for Green Up Day during hackathon By JESS WISloSkI For The Essex Reporter For the four Essex High School students who took the stage at the FairPoint Communications building at the Vermont Center for Emerging Techologies in Burlington last weekend, building a new piece of software in just 24 hours was a rush. The Green Up App, which the team, called Essex STEM, built after a few crash-

tutorials overnight in the programming language Javascript, was polished, professional-looking, and ready for work when they unveiled it on Oct.10 after a breakneck development process. The app’s goal: to improve the speed of the removal of garbage bags that are left out in various pickup locations during Green Up Day, the state’s annual spring cleaning event. “The worst part about Green Up Day is the fermenting garbage left out on the

streets,” said Parker Franz, 16, a student at Essex High School, as he introduced the app to the audience of around 80 developers and volunteers at the fifth annual HackVT event Saturday afternoon. Luke Potasiewicz, Daniel Meskill, and Ken Liu were the other members of Essex STEM, though they aren’t members of the STEM Academy. Using one of Google’s APIs, which stands for application programming interface, the team embedded a map into

their application, so mobile phone users can log in, and just enter the location they’re at when they set a Green Up bag on the curb for collection. Or, they can enter the location of a bag if they’re passing one after the day is over. All four Essex students had been enrolled in the Introduction to Computer Application Development class, though many met for the first time only after

– See EHS on page 2a

Suspicious activity surrounds King Spa principals Colchester spa shut down; state and local regulations debated By JaSon STarr The Essex Reporter

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essex High school runners Daniel Perry, left, and liam Kinney dress as dads reading The Essex Reporter for the costumed fairfax Relays last week. While we don’t recommend running while reading, we salute their choice of local media. thanks, Dan and liam! PHoto | JosH Kaufmann

The Colchester Police Department has made no arrests in its prostitution and human trafficking investigation of a massage business on Porters Point Road, but the woman who registered the business with the Vermont Secretary of State was arrested in 2004 on suspicion of prostitution and disorderly conduct, according to New Jersey State Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy President Deborah Overholt. In a decision last February, the board denied an application from Jin Yu Berninger for a license to practice massage in New Jersey. Berninger’s failure to disclose the 2004 arrest in her application was cited as the reason. According to the board, the prostitution charge was not prosecuted, and Berninger pleaded no contest to the disorderly conduct charge. She was sentenced to 12 months probation and fined $2,500 for practicing massage without a license, the board noted. Eight months after the decision, Berninger filed the “King Spa” trade name with the Secretary of State’s office in Vermont, where there are no licensure requirements for massage therapists. Colchester police shut down King Spa last Monday. Two other names appear on the King Spa trade name registration: Inson Everett and Garth Schonert. Everett was investigated by the Bennington Police Department when police and FBI agents searched and shuttered two Bennington spas as part of a prostitution and human trafficking investigation in 2013, according to Bennington Det. Larry Cole. He said Tuesday that Everett was not arrested because of weak prostitution laws in Vermont. “We couldn’t charge for certain things being done there,” Cole said. “We couldn’t prove prostitution.” Schonert owns a business in Rutland

A balancing act

Local schools maintain security while encouraging an open learning environment By ColIn FlanDErS The Essex Reporter Cheers from a nearby soccer game echoed from beyond the brick exterior of Colchester High School during a late afternoon last week. Two students spoke animatedly on the sidewalk. A mixture of leaves scattered across the pavement, crunching under the tires of a passing car. The American flag soaked in fading rays of sunlight — resting motionless in its half-mast position — a visual reminder of the lives lost after a gunman terrorized a community college in Roseburg, Oregon on Oct. 1. And while that incident took place 3,000 miles away, the killings resonate locally, bringing with them the question that comes each time such a tragedy occurs — what is being done to keep schools safe? According to Colchester High School’s Assistant Principal Tim Emery, and Rob Reardon, principal of Essex High School, the answer is simple: planning and preparation. Among these

preparations are monthly lockdown drills, which begin with an announcement over the loudspeaker alerting those inside and outside the building a threat is present. Following the announcement, classroom doors are locked, lights are turned off and students are directed to a part of the room not visible from the hallway. “What we’re looking to do with our protocols is to make it difficult for [an intruder] to move throughout the building. The main goal at that point is to create as much time as possible for the police to arrive,” Reardon said. Reardon points to the school safety guide, a large blue binder located on the bookshelf in his office, as an important asset for such situations. The guide contains a list of the more common scenarios school officials may face. It spans allergic reactions and fights to bomb threats and the presence of weapons on school grounds, while providing a detailed assessment chart. “So in the heat of the moment when everybody’s emotions are running high,

you have something to focus on,” Reardon said. While Emery shared a similar sentiment, both administrators admitted that in a high-stress environment, even the best plans can fall short. “It’s possible the best thing to do isn’t just to sit there and do nothing,” Emery said. Emery said Colchester faculty discussed with police the best course of action in the event a shooter is coming towards a classroom — or attempting to enter — such as finding objects in a room that can be used for defense or covering the floor of a door’s entrance with soap. “It’s really something that you want to have thought about ahead of time so you’re not just reacting to the moment, when there’s a lot of anxiety,” Emery said. Reardon agreed, adding that while it depends on the situation, Essex faculty members are told to use their own discretion when assessing the best course of action to a threat. Since the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, police have also shifted their response

tactics, according to Essex Police Cpl. Kurt Miglinas. Instead of waiting for a tactical team to arrive to the scene, responding officers will enter the school quickly, heading “toward the sound of gunfire” in an effort to eliminate the threat. “We don’t wait for everybody to show up for what we need. We go in right away now,” Miglinas said. School administrators also stressed the need for preventive measures. Once the school day begins, both schools require people to enter through the main entrance as all other doors are locked. Visitors must then explain their presence and sign in. The schools also remain in contact with the local police departments in an effort to stay up-to-date with the best safety and security practices. “It’s a balancing act,” said Reardon, talking about maintaining an open and inviting school atmosphere while also ensuring a secure environment. “But if you’re going to err on any side, it’s going to be safety and security,” Reardon said.

called Hot Stone Massage that the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce lists as a dues-paying member. But Chamber Director of Membership Development Joan Hill said the owner lives out of state and told her he planned to hire someone to manage the establishment. “I’ve been in there a couple times trying to find out who the manager is and a phone number, but every time I’ve gone it’s closed,” Hill said Tuesday.

rapid response

After Colchester police joined Department of Homeland Security investigators in a search of King Spa last Monday, they called in Colchester Building Inspector Derek Shepardson to cite the business with a zoning violation. Shepardson, in advising landowner Peter Handy of the violation, said the space had been closed because three beds and a full kitchen were installed in the unit without permits. “Three people were found to be living there,” Shepardson wrote. The three women reportedly living at King Spa were handled as human trafficking victims, according to Colchester Lt. Doug Allen. They were taken to police headquarters on Blakely Road and facilitators from a nonprofit called Give Way to Freedom, an anti-human trafficking organization that works with the Vermont Human Trafficking Task Force and the Vermont Network against Domestic and Sexual Violence, were called in. Give Way to Freedom Director Edith Klimoski, who lives in Essex, said the organization provides “rapid response” to suspected victims within the 48 hours after authorities expose a potential human trafficking case. The organization was there following the closure of two massage parlors in Essex in 2013, while the Vermont Network against Domestic and Sexual Violence provided victim services after the raids in Bennington.

– See KING SPA on page 3a

Ready to rise

Five Corners construction set to accelerate By JaSon STarr The Essex Reporter Monday marks a turning point in the construction of a four-story retail and apartment building at Five Corners. It’s the day the walls arrive on site and the structure begins to go vertical. Since ground was broken last winter at the corner of Pearl and “We are in talks Park streets — the former location of a with a number of People’s Bank branch — an underground restaurants and other parking lot has been excavated, a concrete retail establishments. foundation has been set and the steel Ideally we want a mix framing of a ground floor has been erected. of national as well as But construction has proceeded in fits local businesses.” and starts, and steel framing has remained – Brett Grabowski exposed since midFive Corners building summer. The project’s developer developer, Brett Grabowski of Milot Real Estate, had last spring predicted a spring 2016 completion date. Last week, that prediction had been revised to next September. Construction will continue through the winter. “It’s been tough. There is a lot of concrete and unfortunately there is no real quick way to get that done. It will move along pretty quickly starting

– See RISE on page 2a

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from page 1a raising their hands to sign on for a hackathon team. Lea Ann Smith, the leader of the 90-student academy, said the experience was exactly what she’d hoped for in developing the curriculum for the class. “It was great. They really came together as a team. You should’ve seen them at 5 in the morning,” she said. Using a tool he’d already been working on for Inntopia, front-end web developer John Need, who works at the Stowe-based tech firm, said he had no qualms about jumping in to a new computer language, like Javascript, with the four teenagers. “I just walked them through it and they built the app. They basically learned Javascript in about a day,” he said. “They’re smart kids, they picked it up amazingly fast. They were cranking all night.” “Working with students is much easier than working with real web developers,” he said. Liu, 17, said he originally volunteered for the hackathon because he wanted to meet more people in his class – and though he’d seen the faces before, he didn’t really know his team going in. “I’d kind of known Luke since middle school, but we hadn’t talked too much,” he

from left, luke Potasiewicz, Ken liu, Daniel meskill and Parker franz, all of essex High school, present their HackVt project, an app to help with Green up Day pickups.

said. Of the others he said, “We didn’t really sit next to each other or talk much until today,” he said. After a caffeine-fueled day and night of coding, he said all that changed. “I have spent 20-something hours with my teammates where we developed a very strong relationship together. We’ll definitely work together on something in the future,” he said. That added bonus of learning a new language made him realize that will be part of his life forever — learning more and

more languages to use in programming. “I used to think Java was better than Javascript and now I feel that Javascript is making magic happen,” he said. Franz said he didn’t do as much programming as the others, but he stayed up through the night. “I took out this big can of Monster and I just drained it,” he said. Meskill, 17, chimed in that instead, he went to sleep like some other programmers did, on the floor. “I was like, ‘I’m tired,’ and I laid on the floor, under the table,” he said. Potasiewicz, 17, was talking a mile a minute on Saturday, after plugging away at the app through the night, and having enough speed to still win a 9 a.m. competition at building the tallest tower using just dry spaghetti and marshmallows. (He got an Apple watch for that.) For him, seeing professional developers was the biggest thrill. “Everyone is very dedicated,” he said. “Most people didn’t sleep at all. Everybody was so passionate about it. People really wanted to create something,” he said. He recalled watching System42, a group of engineers from Massachusetts, who built a methane-detecting machine that could be mounted on a drone for infield readings of potentially high areas of carbon emissions in agricultural and transportation industries, racing around through the night.

Being in a hackathon felt more important than school in a lot of ways. “Here it’s not just being like, ‘Here’s a piece of paper, write down these problems.’ This is what people actually do. That is what my job would be!” he said excitedly. The Essex team competed mainly for the student prize, since 31 of the contestants at HackVT, out of 54 total, were in college or high school. Competing against them: Bennington College, Champlain College, Middlebury College, Norwich University, University of Vermont and Vermont Technical College. The winning team was a trio from Bennington that had invented an app to connect neighbors within a two-mile radius to exchange or sell homegrown or baked foods from their garden or kitchen, with neighbors that are within walking distance. The winners of the overall competition, which was judged by experts from Google, Twitter, Champlain College, and the state, were a team from Competitive Computing, a local company. Their app, One Day, tracks daily activities, such as driving to work, showering, and setting the thermostat, in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, and gives the user prompts for small tweaks that will improve their personal carbon footprint. For more information on the winners, visit HackVT.com.

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from page 1a (Monday),” Grabowski said. Steel will only frame the first floor, where commercial units are planned. The three stories of apartments will be framed in wood, Grabowski said. The exterior of the building will be predominantly brick. The building generated opposition among some residents, who objected to its size in the middle of the village. As a result of the public feedback, Village of Essex Junction planners reduced the number of stories that are allowed in the downtown core from six to four and initiated a public visioning workshop for the Five Corners area.

Grabowski is currently recruiting businesses to locate on the first floor of the building. “We are in talks with a number of restaurants and other retail establishments,” he said. “Ideally we want a mix of national as well as local businesses.” It is premature to begin promoting the 51 apartments on the upper levels, he said, describing Chittenden County as a strong landlord’s market. “As far as filling apartments in Chittenden County right now, that’s certainly not a problem,” he said.

Expanded Sunday bus service on the Essex Junction route. It’s easier than ever to ride the Essex Junction bus! New Sunday service travels between Downtown Burlington and Amtrak along Route 15. For route and schedule information, visit our website at cctaride.org.

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Vermont Gas agrees to ratepayer protection for expansion project Vermont Gas agreed last week with the Vermont Department of Public Service to limit ratepayers’ financial exposure to the cost of the company’s expansion into Addison County. According to the agreement, the cost the company can recoup from ratepayers will be capped at $134 million, barring cost increases that the Public Service Board deems out of the company’s control. The cap is $20 million less than the current $154 million cost estimate for the project. Vermont Gas President Don Rendall said last week that the company is near completion of the first phase of pipeline construction through Colchester, Essex and Williston. A second phase will take pipeline south into Addison County with completion scheduled for next fall. “I’m pleased that the Public Service Department was able to work with Vermont Gas to lower the cost of the project to ratepayers by $20 million,” Gov. Peter Shumlin said in a press release. “This agreement can give ratepayers confidence in the cost of the project. I continue to believe that expanding natural gas beyond Chittenden and Franklin counties will be good for Vermont, bringing a cheaper fuel choice and new energy efficiency services to Vermonters and

replacing dirty oil with a cleaner fuel source.” Department of Public Service Commissioner Chris Recchia urged the Public Service Board to endorse the agreement. “Thousands of Vermonters along this project route deserve the choice of a heating fuel that is both less expensive and more carbon-friendly than the current predominant options of oil and propane. It’s time to provide certainty to this project, and I am hopeful the board sees the wisdom of this approach, including the cost protections of this agreement, and concludes the project remains in the public good, and does so promptly.”

This “Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program” is designed to combat that and has helped police departments across Vermont buy more than 4,500 protective vests for law enforcement officers. “We continue to ask our police to do more to protect our citizens, to fight drug trafficking and to respond to domestic violence calls in the middle of the night,” Leahy said. “In return, we must do all that we can to protect them in the line of duty. We owe that to them and to their families.” The grant also includes about a half-million dollars for the Vermont Drug Task Force’s efforts against heroin trafficking.

Local cops get bulletproof vests through federal grant

Essex residents asked about planning future

The Essex Police Department will receive 15 bulletproof vests and the Colchester Police Department will receive six as part of a $3 million U.S. Justice Department grant to State of Vermont’s law enforcement agencies. Statewide, local police departments and sheriff’s offices will purchase nearly 200 bulletproof vests, according to a press release from Sen. Patrick Leahy’s office. Leahy said he frequently hears from Vermont law enforcement officers about the escalating presence of powerful weapons being found at the scene of drug investigations.

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A citizen committee investigating the structure of Essex’s planning commissions and zoning boards under the banner “Thoughtful Growth in Action” is seeking citizen input through an online survey. The survey asks responders about their knowledge of and involvement in planning and zoning issues in Essex. The survey will be open until Oct. 26 and is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ tgiacommunitysurvey. Residents can also host a discussion about local planning and zoning issues through a system called “Meeting In a Box” by an Oct. 18 deadline. More information about Meeting in a Box is available at www.essextgia.com/ library.html. Thoughtful Growth in Action group meetings will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9. All meetings are at Essex Junction Recreation and Parks headquarters at 75 Maple St. in Essex Junction. For more information, contact Town Planner/ Assistant Town Manager Greg Duggan at gduggan@ essex.org or 878-1343.

Learn about proposed school districts merger On Nov. 3, voters in Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford will vote on whether or not to form a unified school district. Come to a community forum to learn more and discuss this important proposal with your neighbors. Forum dates: Oct. 14 at Hiawatha School, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Westford School, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Founders Memorial School, 7-8 p.m. For more information, visit: https://redstudy. wordpress.com/.

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Oct 5-11, 2015 Monday 0446 Alarm on Main St 0637 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Jericho Rd 0730 Traffic Offense on Maple St 0851 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Park Terr 1021 Citizens Assist on Tyler Dr 1037 Directed Patrol on Weed Rd 1056 Accident on West St 1138 Animal Problem on Densmore Dr 1216 Accident on I289 1221 Found Property on Park St 1240 Juvenile Problem on Educational Dr 1352 Juvenile Problem on Prospect St 1440 Accident on Educational Dr 1535 Family Fight on Gardenside Ln 1605 Missing Juv (located) on Ketcham Dr 1624 Citizens Assist on Hiawatha Ave 1653 Agency Assist on Maple St 1732 Juvenile Problem on Pearl St 1938 Alarm on New England Dr 2105 Suspicious on West St

2144 Noise Complaint on Pearl St Tuesday 0056 Alarm on Pearl St 0358 Agency Assist on Autumn Pond Way 0519 Arrest for False Info to Law Enforcement & Violation on Conditions of Release on Susie Wilson Rd 0720 Traffic Offense on Maple St 0932 Accident on Susie Wilson Rd 1010 Citizens Assist on Stearns Ave 1020 Vandalism on Wenonah Ave 1241 Agency Assist on Educational Dr 1306 VIN Verification on Maple St 1330 Citizens Assist on Autumn Pond Way 1431 Suspicious Circumstance on Center Rd 1452 Assisted Rescue on Pearl St 1506 Citizens Assist on Wrisley Ct 1526 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Cascade St 1531 Theft on Church St 1556 Suspicious Circumstance on East

St 1621 Agency Assist on Baker St 1633 Assisted Rescue on Carmichael St 1640 Citizens Assist on Railroad St 1657 Animal Problem on Murray Rd 1750 Susp Circumstance on Railroad Ave 1943 Alarm on Pearl St 1952 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Indian Brook Rd 2057 Juvenile Problem on Chelsea Rd 2121 Family Fight on Chelsea Rd 2135 Citizens Dispute on Maple St 2232 Theft on Upper Main St 2251 Welfare Check on Maple St Wednesday 0008 Alarm on Jericho Rd 0230 Alarm on Old Colchester Rd 0234 Alarm on Pearl St 0724 Traffic Office on Pearl St 0840 Citizens Assist on Skyline Dr 1133 Agency Assist on Educational Dr 1218 Utility Problem on Frederick Rd 1313 Agency Assist on North St

1442 Theft on Woodside Dr 1547 Accident on Lincoln St 1559 Suspicious on Baker St 1650 Intoxicated Person on South St 1849 Assisted Rescue on West Sleepy Hollow Rd 1901 Untimely on Amber Lantern 2159 Family Fight on Athens Dr 2233 Assisted Rescue on Railroad Ave 2311 Burglary on Lost Nation Rd Thursday 0725 Traffic Offense on Pearl St 0811 Suspicious on Upper Main St 1143 Animal Problem on Chelsea Rd 1215 Motor Veh Complaint on Founders Rd 1452 Animal Problem on Baker St 1614 Animal Problem on Jericho Rd 1718 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Browns River Rd 1833 Accident on River St 1837 Untimely on Pine crest Dr 1848 Intoxicated Person on Athens Dr 1951 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Towers Rd Friday 0222 Alarm on Essex Way 0232 Family Fight on Densmore Dr 0602 Alarm on Pearl St 0705 Alarm on Pearl St 0757 Directed Patrol on West St 0852 Theft on Pearl St 1203 Suspicious On South St 1212 Intoxicated Person on Essex Way 1254 Citizens Assist on Pearl St

1323 Susp Circumstance on Old Stage Rd 1349 Traffic Hazard on Center Rd 1352 Accident on Lincoln St 1426 Citizens Assist on Center Rd 1431 Citizens Assist on Maple St 1512 Citizens Assist on Greenwood Ave 1519 Citizens Assist on Sherwood Sq 1713 Fraud on Brickyard Rd 1810 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Susie Wilson Rd 1837 Alarm on Pearl St 1909 Welfare Check on River Rd 1916 Agency Assist on Autumn Pond Rd Way 1920 Wanted Person on Center Rd 2102 Vandalism on Center Rd 2318 Agency Assist on Discovery Rd Saturday 0044 Agency Assist on South St 0348 Alarm on Educational Dr 0815 Suspicious Circumstance on Old Colchester Rd 0911 Accident on Upper Main St 1009 Citizens Assist on River Rd 1033 Juvenile Problem on Gardenside Ln 1112 Accident on Essex Way 1217 VIN Verification on Parizo Dr 1448 911 Hang-up on Deer Crossing Ln 1529 Lost Property on Pinecrest Dr 1623 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Pearl St 1746 Alarm on Educational Dr 1909 Citizens Assist on Pinecrest Dr 1936 Alarm on Thompson Dr

2106 Alarm on Beech St 2122 Assisted Rescue on Pointe Dr 2230 Missing Person (located) on Upper Main St 2303 Assisted Rescue on Murray Rd 2351 Welfare Check on Autumn Pond Way Sunday 0040 Noise Complaint on Main St 0236 Alarm on Pearl St 0302 Susp Circumstance on Logwood Cir 0753 Susp Circumstance on Logwood Cir 1218 Susp Circumstance on Alderbrook Ln 1253 Citizens Assist on Gauthier Dr 1356 Property Damage on Center Rd 1740 Juvenile Problem on Foster Rd 1806 Susp Circumstance on Logwood Cir 2010 Suspicious Circumstance on Maple St 2030 Family Fight on Sugartree Ln 2255 Susp Circumstance on Carmichael St 2353 DUI on River Rd 2354 Welfare Check on Pearl St Tickets Issued: 13 Warnings Issued: 30 Fire/EMS Calls Dispatched: 52

king spa from page 1a

Klimoski declined to say where the three King Spa employees ended up, or the fates of the alleged Essex victims. “In these situations, because of the nuances and complexity of the crime of human trafficking … it takes months or years for (victims) to be able to share what happened,” she said. “We talk as much or as little as they want to talk and give them the options of what’s available to them. The more time there is to interact with the women the better.” Over the long term, Klimoski said, victims can be granted legal services, access to work visas and ongoing case managers through Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services.

Setting standards

After two spas in Essex shut down in 2013 under a shroud of suspicion of offering illegal sexual services — exposed in an undercover investigative article published in Seven Days — the Board of Village Trustees began crafting a new section in the village land development code that would prevent unsavory massage businesses from opening in Essex Junction. The regulations, which would have been a first for a Vermont municipality, included provisions that massage therapists be background-checked and fingerprinted, that massage businesses not be open past 10 p.m., that they not have a back entrance, not lock massage room doors and not board windows. The board tabled the idea after a group of local massage therapists spoke in opposition to the rules. “There was enough disagreement that I really felt I should take a step back,” said Trustee Elaine Sopchak, who spearheaded the regulatory effort. Maureen Slayton, president of the Vermont chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association and a practitioner in Stowe, was among those who spoke against the Essex Junction proposal. Her association prefers regulations aimed at standardizing the profession across the

state so consumers and referring physicians know what to expect from therapists, rather than focusing on preventing sexual services and human trafficking. The association, along with the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, is actively seeking to set up a licensing system in Vermont. They have submitted an application with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation. The first of two public hearings on the issue took place Tuesday in Montpelier. The draft proposal includes a requirement that massage therapists have at least 500 hours of training to obtain a license to practice in the state. A group of massage therapists also applied for licensure in 2010, but the Office of Professional Regulation denied the application citing a lack of threat to the public from unlicensed therapists. There is also a segment of massage therapists who opposed licensure, and still do, Slayton said, not wanting the burdens of the educational requirement. While it’s not the goal, the educational requirement should help keep the profession from being used as a guise under which to provide illegal sexual services, Slayton said. “It’s not going to fix the problem, but it’s one more step toward preventing that activity from happening,” she said. Regardless of state licensure, Sopchak still hopes to install a local massage regulation in Essex Junction. The latest thinking among the trustees is to make massage businesses a conditional use in village zoning regulations. That would require business owners to appear before the Essex Junction Planning Commission to receive conditional use approval to open a massage business. It’s similar to the process for funeral homes, Sopchak said. “It’s not the ordinance I want, but it’s the best we can do with the tools we have,” she said. “It’s a small roadblock. It’s not a lot, but it’s more than we have now.”

Police beat Essex Junction man arrested in airsoft gun assault

An Essex Junction man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a Colchester man with an airsoft gun in Underhill on Monday. Police say Ryan Cook, 29, smashed out the car window of Corey T. Delibac, 26, with a stick, and later hit Delibac with an airsoft gun. Cook was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and unlawful mischief. He is being lodged Ryan Cook Courtesy of Vermont State Police

at Chittenden Regional Correction Center for a violation of probation and was scheduled to appear in Chittenden Superior Court on Tuesday. His bail is set at $10,000.

Man crashes truck and hits utility pole Vermont State Police responded to a single-car crash on Route 5A in Brownington on Saturday. Police say a truck driven by Keith Walcott, 32, of Essex Junction left the road and hit a utility pole. His 2010 Ford F-150 suffered significant front-end damage. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, police believe Walcott fell asleep.

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The Essex Reporter • October 15, 2015

OPINION Perspective

Scheidel honored

Government transparency for more than a week

Essex Municipal Manager Pat Scheidel received a standing ovation at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Annual Town Fair last week in Killington upon receiving the organization’s Municipal Service Award. Scheidel has been the Town Manager in Essex for 25 years and two years ago added manager duties of the Village of Essex Junction. “The Town of Essex has had the great fortune to have Pat be the municipal manager of our community for the past 25 years. His dedication and love for our community shows daily in all of his work. We are all thrilled to see Pat receive this well-deserved recognition,” Essex Selectboard Chairman Max Levy said. PHoto ContRiButeD

By kevin goldberg

The 10th “Sunshine Week” ended about seven month ago, on March 21. This annual celebration of open government was created by the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) with a grant from the John L. and James S. Knight Foundation. Sunshine Week was created because of a perception that people don’t truly appreciate the importance of open government, in part because there had been little to no discussion of the issue itself. Sunshine Week was intended to make people stop taking transparency for granted, but not just for a week. We don’t stop being American when the clock strikes midnight on July 5. So why does it feel like government, media and citizens don’t commit to transparency for the 51 weeks until the next Sunshine Week (which, for those looking ahead, will be held from March 13 to 19, 2016)? In some ways, Sunshine Week undercuts its own success. The Congressional Committees with jurisdiction over the federal Freedom of Information Act, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Senate Judiciary Committee, have largely fallen into a pattern of holding one and only one hearing relating to the federal FOIA every year – during Sunshine Week. And that’s if we’re lucky. As processing delays and unnecessary invocation of FOIA exemptions diminish the law’s true utility for those who need meaningful information from government agencies in a timely fashion, Congress should be asking more questions of agencies on a regular basis. Congress, the media and the public need to take note as executive branch agencies increasingly try to “control the message” by limiting unfettered access to staff or by only allowing staff to speak “off the record” or “on background.” Not pushing back against these abuses allows the government to, in effect, manipulate Sunshine Week for its own gain. In fact, many agencies have their playbook down pat. Show up when asked to testify by a Congressional Committee and endure the hot seat for a couple hours and/or hold a public event during Sunshine Week, making sure to say all the right things about transparency and throwing out a few numbers to “prove” that your FOIA backlogs have decreased. Release a few “high value” datasets (which aren’t really all that high in value at all) to show you are being “proactive.” Make it through the week and then most everyone is off your back until the next Sunshine Week. Quite often it works. Don’t believe me? Look at what the White House did this year. On March 13, 2015, two days before Sunshine Week started, it announced that the White House Office of Administration would no longer be subject to FOIA. Granted, this was not a violation of law, as a federal court had ruled six years before that this office is not subject to FOIA. But the simple fact is that both the timing and the action itself smacked of contempt for open government and should serve as a reminder that no government will ever authentically embrace truly open government, except perhaps within the confines of the one week in which they know all eyes are on this issue. Government agencies tend to act like a boxer “stealing a round” when it comes to transparency. There’s a grand flourish when they know it will score big points. But we need to refrain from giving them the champion’s belt for such tactics; at best, they deserve a participant’s medal. Yes, government agencies need to do a better job of committing to transparency 365 days a year, but so do those pushing them to do better. It’s time to really take what we’ve learned during Sunshine Week and use it the rest of the year. We still have time to accomplish that before next March. Kevin Goldberg serves as legal counsel to the American Society of News Editors and is a member of the openthegovernment.org coalition.

Letters to the Editor Ed Board promotes school merger confusion Contrary to a recent opinion of the Vermont Board of Education, Act 46, the new state law that provides for mergers of school districts into larger districts, says school districts cannot be forced to change their system when they merge with other districts. The act states that any merger “shall preserve the ability of a district” to retain its present system and “shall not require the district to limit the options available to students if it ceases to exist as a discrete entity and realigns into a supervisory district or union school district.” When districts merge, the old member districts have an absolute right to keep their present governance, and the new mega district cannot change, by majority vote, the member districts’ present system of educating their children. Westford and Elmore, currently going through the process with larger communities and expected to vote in November, are being misinformed. They should be able to take advantage of the financial benefits of their respective mergers, but also to retain their school choice option. Voting yes on the ballot with the wording that is in place now will throw away school choice that they are entitled to have. It is recognized that two groups of hard working citizens followed a process and came up with ballot items. However, there is too much misinformation from the State Board of Education for voters to make an informed vote without knowing all options, including retaining choice. The State Board of Education is attempting to re-write the law to force these small districts to give up their historic rights. It has no authority to do so.

Deborah Bucknam St. Johnsbury

hanzas builds up straw man to hit paul and Dame I feel inclined to address some remarks written by Bradford Rep. Sara Copeland Hanzas concerning U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s position

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on immigration, LGBT marriage and Planned Parenthood (“Keep Rand Paul’s politics out of Vermont” Oct. 1). While Hanzas raises valid concerns, she build up a straw man out of Sen. Paul to attack Essex Junction Rep. Paul Dame. How can Vermonters address Vermont’s affordability and budget gap problems when democratic members of the Vermont Legislature are throwing mud across the isle over positions on federal issues? Considering how the people of Vermont are voting for true change, being called an “extremist” by members of a business-as-usual, mud throwing political establishment is a favorable endorsement of both Rep. Dame and Sen. Paul. Dame and Paul both oppose taxpayer subsidies paid to nongovernmental organizations operating in the private sector such as General Electric, Exxon Mobil and Planned Parenthood. Good ideas that provide genuine value to society can survive on their own merit while bad ideas require mandates to survive. Subsidies interfere in the democratic market process and make it difficult for people participating in voluntary exchanges to discern the bad ideas from the good ideas. With the millions of supporters of Planned Parenthood in America, switching to a funding model based on genuine consent does not pose a credible threat to Planned Parenthood, and would likely position the organization for a stronger future once decoupled from the turbulence of politics in government. Sen. Paul would not eliminate pathways for citizenship or oppose LGBT marriage like Rep. Hanzas suggests. To the contrary, Sen. Paul would take a 14th and 10th amendment constitutional approach to immigration and marriage. Keep in mind, it was the proponents of more government — the likes of Rep. Hanzas — who wrestled control away from you and your religion to sell it back to you in the form of a state marriage license. Sen. Paul is a strong supporter of the 10th Amendment, which secures for states and the people all

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powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution. The Constitution also delegates Congress with the power to establish a uniform rule for Naturalization. Naturalization is not immigration. People traditionally migrate for reasons unconnected with Naturalization (citizenship) such as travel and tourism, visiting family and friends, work and education. Vermonters know what Vermont needs better than a distant central government 600 miles away in Washington D.C. Of all the presidential candidates, I believe the constitution-conscious Sen. Paul is most open to working with Vermont on 10th Amendment grounds to exercise local control over the issuance of studentand work-based visas. In my view, this would help promote sustainable immigration policies that are sensitive to Vermont’s local, social and economic reality.

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Seeking input on thoughtful growth The Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction are jointly studying new approaches to planning and zoning processes in the community. The project, known as Thoughtful Growth In Action (TGIA), is taking several months to review and consider alternatives to Essex’s existing planning governance structure, which consists of two planning commissions and two zoning boards of adjustment – one of each for inside the village, and one of each for the town outside the village. The Essex Selectboard and Village Trustees will receive recommendations early in 2016. A 26-person working group is studying the issue in depth, but we want to hear from as many people as possible about thoughtful growth in Essex. To that end, TGIA has a survey available online at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ tgiacommunitysurvey. The survey will be open until Monday, Oct. 26. Residents can also host a Meeting in a Box discussion with friends or neighbors about local planning and zoning issues. Meetings in a Box can be organized through Oct. 18. To get a Meeting in a Box kit, visit http://www.essextgia.com/ library.html. The survey results and Meeting in a Box input will help inform the TGIA working group as it evaluates options to improve planning in Essex. More information about the project is online at http://www.essextgia.com/. We encourage all residents and business owners to spend a few minutes online filling out the survey. It’s a fast, easy way to be part of the TGIA project. We also encourage

people to host a Meeting in a Box, and bring their family and friends into the conversation about how Essex can best plan for its future.

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Welcoming, or fearing, health care reform John McClaughry’s column “Looming ‘all payer’ health care” (Oct. 1) raises an awful lot of fears. One thing it does not do is mention that since 1971 Maryland has been operating a version of the all payer system that applies to hospital care. Between 1976 and 2007, Maryland had the second lowest rate of increase in costs per hospital admission in the country. A few other points from Mr. McClaughry’s column need to be addressed. He says that Vermont wants to “get its hands on the flow of Medicare funds.” People should know that all payer systems tend to raise the amounts that doctors and hospitals receive for providing services to Medicare recipients. That tends to make more providers willing to take Medicare patients. Mr. McClaughry points to what he perceives as the evils of Quebec’s healthcare system, including “allowing non-doctors to perform more services.” Yet he has approvingly cited a book called “The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care” that favors innovations like the company (MinuteClinic) that provides low cost basic healthcare in retail stores largely by using nurse practitioners rather than doctors. None of which is to say that the proposed move to the all payer system is really a solution to the problems of healthcare in Vermont and the nation as a whole. All payer addresses how much providers can charge for a service; it does not by itself ensure that the people who need care can afford that payment. It is not the same as universal care. In any case, the system we have now is simply not sustainable. As retired doctors Michael Huntington and Bruce Thomson recently said in a column elsewhere, insurance companies “can and do bar us from care through unaffordable deductibles, denied/ delayed claims, narrow drug panels, narrow drug formularies, hidden exclusions and by driving doctors to despair and early retirement.”

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Essex Junction Senior Center

By pEggy pEarSon

Anyone 50 years of age or older is welcome at the Essex Junction Senior Center. Located at the Five Corners between the fire station and the Brownell Library, the Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 876-5087 or visit essexvtseniors.org. To make a reservation for the Senior Van call 878-6940. To register for any special activity, please contact Lou Ann Pioli, Director, at 876-5087.

ust a split second after she heard “B6,” Gail Weed yelled “bingo” on Tuesday. Every Tuesday afternoon at the center, you can play penny bingo. Each card costs a penny. If you play 10 cards, each game costs a dime. Most Tuesdays, 20 games are played, so you would spend $2 total. Jackpots are modest, but it’s always exciting to yell “bingo,” and the laughs are free and plentiful. Break time is quite the event, with everyone sharing lots of good food and catching up on the latest news. Newcomers are always welcome. Nobody goes broke, nobody gets rich, and everyone has a good time. If you understand what 15-2, 15-4 means, you’ll have a good time on Sunday, Oct. 18 at a cribbage tournament at the center. For $6, you play 6-8 games against a rotating group of opponents and have

Senior Center Art Show Essex Junction Senior Center will be hosting its Fall Art Show and Reception on saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

The featured artist is P. Brian Machanic, bird enthusiast, photographer, and author of “This Book Is For The Birds.” Stop in and meet the artist, view his works (many will be available for purchase), and enjoy some refreshments with friends and neighbors. Free and open to the public. (Essex Junction Senior Center is located at 2 Lincoln St. at the Five Corners between the fire station and the village offices.)

a good chance at some nice cash prizes. If you’re not a great cribbage player you can practice your cribbage skills any Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the center, you’ll still enjoy yourself at the tournament. Don’t miss our annual fall bridge tournament Friday, Oct. 23. It promises to be an exciting afternoon of friendly competition, an abundance of tasty treats, and great prizes.

This year, we also have a silent auction, so please remember to bring your checkbook in case you win a bid. Many area businesses have generously donated some wonderful items. We begin an art show by Brian Machanic on Oct. 20, with an informative presentation “For the Birds,” by the artist on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. We’re happy to be part of

the Five Corners Craft Fest on Nov. 14. We’re working with several area churches to jointly promote our craft fairs that day and encourage people to shop at each venue. We still have a couple of openings for crafters. We’re also looking for volunteers to work at the craft fair, as well as donations of baked goods and gently used white elephants. Please call AnneMarie Dennis at 734-0755 with any questions. Every weekday, the center helps seniors stay active and healthy and enjoy themselves. If you’re looking for exercise, we offer five different classes, including Seated Yoga, three different Jazzercise Lite classes, as well as a class on strength building. A group plays Skipbo, Mexican Train, Rummicubes, and other games almost

Rose Drost and friends enjoy a game of bingo at the senior Center. PHoto ContRiButeD

daily, and would welcome new players anytime. If you like to play bridge, we offer plenty of options. On Mondays and Wednesday afternoons, you can play party bridge, rotating tables and partners and meeting new people. You can also play duplicate bridge on Wednesday afternoons, or bring your own foursome and play together anytime on

Thursdays. Some people also play on Friday afternoons. Does “Six Bam” mean anything to you? How about “Four Crack?” If so, join us for Mah Jongg on Monday and Friday mornings, or Tuesday afternoons. We also offer trips, genealogy workshops, a book discussion group, speakers, and lots more. Come join the fun and make new friends!

New Community Justice Center director brings wealth of experience By ColIn FlanDErS The Essex Reporter The Essex Community Justice Center is welcoming a new director who brings more than 30 years of experience with the Vermont Department of Corrections to the job. Jill Evans begins her new role with a full schedule next week. Evans began her career in corrections as a probation officer with a focus on domestic violence. She also served as a supervisor within a specialized domestic violence unit, as well as the chief of domestic violence services for the Vermont Department of Corrections, managing the Intensive Domestic Abuse

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program. She was named the director of women and family services in 2000, a position that she held until retiring this year at an “opportune time,” for it allowed her to apply for the center’s director position. She will oversee two staff members: Megan Fitzgerald, the center’s community connections coordinator, and karen hergesheimer, the restorative justice panel coordinator. Evans said one of her areas of focus is “invisible victims,” or children who are impacted by parental incarceration and “didn’t have a choice.” Additionally, Evans said that 98 percent of people who

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playIng SpookyVIllE – The South Burlington Rotary Club is in need of volunteers for their Spookyville show at the Champlain Valley Expo, Oct. 23 (5:30-11 p.m.), Oct. 24 (4-11 p.m.) and/or Oct. 30 (5:30-11 p.m.). Volunteers can perform as actors or guides along a trail of spooky scenes. Contact Katie@ spookeyvillevermont.org.

Essex Automotive Services IllUMINATINg dISCUSSION When the American Automobile Association recently conducted tests to assess the performance of headlights found on vehicles sold in America, they found that halogen headlights (found on 80 percent of vehicles) do not illuminate the road ahead as well as high-intensity discharge (HID) and light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. Of particular concern is the fact that halogen headlights in low-beam settings cannot keep pace with the speed of the vehicle. At 55 miles per hour, drivers need to see about 500 feet ahead to distinguish an object, react, and stop. However, most halogen headlights in low-beam mode project only 300 feet ahead. To compensate, drivers must use their high beams, but only onethird of drivers admit to doing so regularly.

We recommend you pay attention to your car’s head lights and conduct a few tests and observations along the way. At ESSEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, we assure you that you and your family’s safety are our number one concern. If you have any car related questions please come to us at 141-147 Pearl St, Essex Jct., or call 802.879.1966 today. We open 6:59am, with no appointment needed. We are open for Business!

Open 6:59 AM nO AppOintMent needed HINT: According to the tests mentioned above, the low beams on high-intensity discharge lights illuminate up to 400 feet of the road, while their light-emitting diode counterparts provide up to 450 feet of illumination.

go to jail end up moving back to their community, highlighting the importance of the re-entry services headed by Fitzgerald. “The traditional process isn’t that helpful for people to be successful because it’s very isolated,” Evans said. “There’s more success for people who aren’t marginalized and stigmatized in their community. There is evidence that relationships make a difference, giving people hope and focus.” Evans said she hopes to expand the current programs, adding she’s lucky to join a center with such an established foundation — thanks to both former leadership and current staff. Essex Police Chief Brad

hugE applE glEan – Salvation Farms is harvesting apples that would otherwise go to waste. Fresh, local apples will be distributed to food shelves, community meal sites, social service agencies and schools. Volunteers are expected to

begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 in Hinesburg. Bring a lunch, plenty of water, sturdy footwear and clothing to be comfortable no matter what the weather, including rain. Contact Karissa Smith at (802) 888-4360 or Karissa@ salvationfarms.org. MEnTor a ChIlD – With Everybody Wins!Vermont, Chittenden County adults can volunteer as a reading mentor for a child one hour per week at his or her elementary school. Read with a child on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for an hour over lunch (days/ times depend on the school). Mentors are needed at Edmunds Elementary, the Sustainability Academy, J.J. Flynn, and the Shelburne Community School. For more information or to apply online see www. everybodywinsvermont.org or call 802-299-2665. aCCounTIng CoaCh – Our Community Cares Camp needs help with

LaRose echoed Evans’ praise of the former director. “Kate Brayden did a fabulous job developing the center from 2011 to 2015 and she left some sizable shoes to fill, but I have tremendous confidence Jill is up to the task and will do very well,” LaRose said. “I’m excited about joining the team and growing it,” Evans said. While Evans currently lives in Burlington, she said her 23-yearold son recently purchased a home in Essex. “At some point I might end up there,” Evans said with a laugh. “It’s a great area, so you never know.”

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By SuE alEnICk United Way Volunteer setting up budgets and using accounting software. This small nonprofit serving kids in eastern Chittenden County is looking for a volunteer with experience in accounting/budgeting and experience with Quickbooks is a plus. Nonprofit experience preferred. Hours are flexible and based on the volunteer’s schedule. Contact Marie Thomas at 434-6006 or occc@gmavt.net. haVE Fun & MakE a DIFFErEnCE – Special Olympics Vermont needs volunteers of all ages and abilities for various opportunities throughout the year. To see a full list of opportunities for both individuals and groups, visit www. specialolympicsvermont. org. Volunteers who are in regular close contact with or supervise athletes or handle cash must submit to a background check and complete an online Protective Behaviors course. There are also short-term, day of, event

volunteer opportunities which do not require a background check. Contact Caitlin Jenkins at 861-0278 or cjenkins@vtso.org. CoMMunITy rEpaCk – Vermont Foodbank in Barre distributes more than 9 million pounds of food to Vermonters experiencing hunger and relies on volunteers to help make this possible. Come sort and pack food to be distributed to food shelves, meal sites and individuals throughout Vermont. Volunteers must be able to stand for 3 hours

at a time and lift 25 pounds. Contact Nicole Mitchell at 802-477-4146 or nmitchell@ vtfodbank.org. paInTErS & garDEnErS – Shelburne Museum needs gardeners to help clean up the Museum’s numerous gardens and prepare them for winter. Tools will be provided. Painters are needed to help the Gardens & Grounds crew paint benches inside the workshop. Contact Laura Need at 985-3345 ext. 3305 or lneed@shelburnemuseum. org.

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Essex Area Religious Directory

C ALENDAR 15 Thursday Author Talk. Acclaimed Vermont author How-

OCT 15

ard Frank Mosher will read an excerpt from his new novel, “God’s Kingdom” as well as talk for a few minutes on “Where Does Fiction Come From?.” Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. Tickets: $3 per person. Seating is limited. Information: www. phoenixbooks.biz

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- (Fundamentalindependent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH- Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, 8787107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30 a.m. www.cmcvermont.org. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction - All Welcome! Sacrament Meeting - Sundays at 10 a.m. Come learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s awesome! Family History Center - Sundays 1 - 3 p.m., Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. Come find your ancestry! The FHC has website resources (such as www. familysearch.org), including free access to ancestry.com, microfiche and microfilm readers, and a staff of capable genealogists. For more info, call 802-879-9142, email essexwardvt@gmail.com, or check out www.mormon.org. DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www. daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail.com Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney. ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. Service at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 878-8304. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION, UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org; Email: welcome@ fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Associate Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer. Summer Worship One Service 9 a.m., June 7 – September 6. Communion: first Sunday of every month. School Year Sunday School. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups, 5th/6th Grade Youth Group. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 2 – 6 p.m., except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes Senior Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction. 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule, Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00am - St. Lawrence, 11:00am - Holy Family, 7:30pm - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page http://www.hfslvt.org. LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - 1037 South Brownell Road, Williston ,VT 05495. A Living Hope.... a Loving God. 862-2108 | Livinghope@aol.com | www.livinghopevt.org 9:00 a.m. Children and Adult Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Service. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). 899-2558. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) 802-878-4014 www. stjamesvt.org The Rev. Ken Hitch v office@stjamesvt.org 8:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II (no music) 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 9:20am Adult Ed: Bible Study 10:15 am Godly Play. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, 878-5997 - Administrator: Rev. Charles Ranges. Masses: Saturday 4:30 pm and Sunday 9:30 am. Confessions: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:00 pm or please call 878-5331 for an appointment. ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH - 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Father Charles R. Danielson, Parish Priest. Weekend Masses: Saturday-4:30 p.m., Sunday-8:30. Daily Masses: Check with www.stthomasvt.com or call 899-4632.

invites veteran players and newcomers to lace up for a two-hand-touch match. Meet on the ﬁeld adjacent College Parkway at Fort Ethan Allen. Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Information: www. burlingtonrugby.org/

IGNITE BURLINGTON 2015. Ignite is an exciting, unconventional event,

designed to inspire, educate, and entertain the greater Burlington community. Ignite events are held in over 100 cities worldwide and are similar to TED’s ”Ideas Worth Spreading.” These events bring people together in an inspiring, mastermind-like forum, where speakers share their passion projects and inspirational success stories for compelling ﬁve minutes, respecting Ignite’s acclaimed mantra, ”Enlighten Us, But Make It Quick.” Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Registration and networking, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Presentations begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Film House at Main Street Landing, Burlington, $15. Information: http://www.hergenrotherfoundation.org/events/

Friday

Rummage Sale. Continues Oct. 17. Richmond Congregational Church, Richmond, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Information: lwatkins@ gmavt.net

Education Enrichment of Everyone. The

Education Enrichment of Everyone group will be offering the next installment of its fall lecture series with Dartmouth College Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences, Erich Osterberg. Osterberg will present a lecture entitled “Climate Change in New England: What’s Happening and What Should We Expect?” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Saturday

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting

of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 651-5012.

Tuesday

Movies at Main Street Landing: “Rosemary’s Baby.” The Movies at Main

Street Landing series presents the Roman Polanski directed 1968 horror ﬁlm, “Rosemary’s Baby,” starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations beneﬁt a local charity. Contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding. com/movies.

Vermont French-Canadian Genealogi- Menopause the Musical. Menopause The cal Society Annual Conference. The Musical is set in a department store where

Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society will host its annual conference at the St. John Vianney Parish Hall in South Burlington. This years guest speakers include author, Michelle Arnosky Sherburne, Mona Rainville, Anne Renaud and the Illinois- born Moisant family who made their mark in the ﬁeld of aviation. The conference will include displays and book sales. Lunch will be available for purchase. This conference is open to the public. St. John Vianney Parish Hall, South Burlington. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Conference runs until 4 p.m. $30, registration required. Information: www.vtgenlib.org or 238-5934.

Fabric Giveaway. Colchester Quilters are

hosting a fabric giveaway. United Church of Colchester, Colchester, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Information: 978-495-1955.

Navratri Celebration. India Cultural Club of

Vermont will be celebrating Navratri, an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the deity Durga. Join the India Cultural Club of Vermont for Garba Night with Puja, music and folk Dandia dancing. Please RSVP by sending an email to iccvtorg@gmail.com with “RSVP GARBA” in the subject line. F.H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington. 7-10 p.m. Free. Information: 878-0008.

Sunday

Sunday Coffee Mix and Mingle. Members

of the LGBTQA community gather to bond over books, coffee, art and more at this casual hangout. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Information: 860-7812.

Westford Music Series presents the Michele Fay Band. Free admission. Refreshments following concert. UCW White Church, Westford, 4-5 p.m. Call 879-4028 for more information.

An Evening of Cuban Culture and Cuisine. Presented by the VT International Festival, the VT Council on World Affairs, Toni Basanta, Jorge Quintana, and the SpanishSpeaking Group of Plattsburgh. Dinner will include puerco asada, rice and beans, papas fritas, a variety of salads and delicious desserts. Live Cuban rhythma by Stuart Paton and friends, videos about Cuban music, and Latin dance music by DJ Toni Basanta will round out the evening. All ages are welcome. North End Studio A, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance or $18 at the door.

Monday

Education Enrichment of Everyone. The Education Enrichment of Everyone group will be offering the next installment of its fall lecture series with Shelburne Musuem Curator of Design Arts, Kory Rogers. Rogers will present a lecture entitled “War on the Home Front: Shelburne Museum’s Colchester Circus Posters” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot ﬂashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! Singing along to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, the cast forms a sisterhood with the entire audience. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $42.25-$84.25. Info: Flynntix.org.

Wednesday

Pub Style Trivia. Join other teams of fellow

trivia buffs in a battle of the brains with Top Hat Entertainment. Seven rounds of fast-paced trivia with prizes awarded. Let the inner-geek surface. Cody’s Irish Pub, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Information: www. facebook.com/pages/Codys-Irish-Puband-Grille.

Thursday

Envisioning Winooski’s Transportation Future. Join the City of Winooski and the

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission for a free Community Dinner and public meeting to discuss how to improve travel in and around Winooski. This meeting is part of the Winooski Transportation Plan effort. Childcare and translation services will be available. This meeting is sponsored by the City of Winooski and the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission in collaboration with the Winooski Coalition for a Safe and Peaceful Community. The dinner will start at 6 p.m. and the program will run from 6:30-8 p.m. O’Brien Center, Winooksi. Contact Diane: 8651794 or diane@thirdsectorassociates.com.

M.A.G.I.C.: Masculinity and Gender Identity Conversation. Participants of any

and all gender identities gather for a casual discussion on a wide variety of topics ranging from inequality to language, media and food. Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Information: 370-5369.

Looking Ahead Chicken Pie Supper. First Baptist Church, 81

St. Paul St., Burlington will host its Annual Chicken Pie Supper on Saturday. Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Our menu is served family style and includes chicken pie, squash, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, pickles, assorted homemade pies and coffee or tea. Adults $10; Children under 12 $5. Reservations required: Call 864-6515.

5th Annual Fall Bounce Fest. Oct. 24 from

11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University Mall. There will be two bounce houses and a 25-foot-long slide set up in Center Court. We will have face painting and other activities. $7.

Forum: What’s Next for Vermont’s Climate Change Economy? This regional forum focuses on the opportunity to create jobs while developing innovative solutions to stem the impact of climate change. Co-presented by Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and the Vt Council on Rural Development. The panelists are Neale

Lunderville, General Manager at Burlington Electric, Scott Johnstone, Executive Director of VEIC, and Marguerite Dibble, President and CEO of gametheory. Come listen and bring your ideas to share. Free. Thursday, Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m., Contois Auditorium, City Hall, 149 Church St. Further info vtrural.org/programs/climate-economy or contact Jenna Whitson, jenna@ vtrural.org or 802 225-6091.

Ongoing Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings happen

on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Information: www.essexartleague.com.

Craft Connection. Come the Essex Alliance

Church community as women gather for a time of crafts and fellowship. Twice a month, Wednesday evenings. Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Contact Deb: 238-2291.

Divorce Care Support Group. Divorce is

a tough road. Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common, but there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. The 13-week Divorce Care Support Group for men and women will be offered on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 13 – Dec. 6, at the Essex Alliance Church, Essex Junction. Call Sandy: 425-7053. .

Essex Eats Out Community Meals. Essex Eats

Out seeks to build community connections by providing healthy, free meals in a warm, safe and inclusive atmosphere. Meals will be served: ﬁrst Friday at First Congregational Church; second Friday at Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Center; third Friday at St. James Church; fourth Friday at Essex United Methodist Church; and ﬁfth Friday when applicable at St. Pius X Church. 5:30-7 p.m. each week. Transportation is available. Call Dawn Thursday by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit: 878-7622. Information: essexeatsout@gmail.com or www. essexeatsout.org.

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNSBC will answer questions about prostate cancer surgical procedures. Plus, general discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Second Tuesday of each month. Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 274-4990.

Essex Community Historical Society. Essex

Community Historical Society invites you to step into the story of Essex and its people at the Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center. The museum is open through Oct. 11. Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those who served in wars from the Civil War to World War II. Hours: Sundays 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. Tours by arrangement. Free to the public. Information: essexcommunityhistoricalsociety@myfairpoint.net or 879-0849.

Five Corners Farmers’ Market. The market

features local farmers, artisans, food vendors and entertainment. 3SquaresVT (EBT) cards and debit cards accepted at the market manager’s table to buy market tokens. Through Oct. 2. Fridays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Lincoln Street in Essex Junction. More info: www.5cornersfarmersmarket.com.

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group. Intersti-

tial cystitis (IC) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, and urinary frequency/ urgency. This is often misdiagnosed and mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. We are building a Vermont-based support group and welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call (802) 899-4151 for more information.

Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their

imaginations with recycled crafts. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an

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C ALENDAR adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:15-5 p.m. Contact: 865-7216.

Burlington Writers Workshop. A free writing

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

Cell Phones For Soldiers. Local residents

can support these collection drives by donating their old cell phones at A. W. Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Essex Junction, or at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261.

Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part

harmony chorus group seeks additional women to sing in their holiday performances. Meetings are Monday nights. The Pines, Aspen Drive, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 655-2174.

Community Wellness Day. Practitioners of-

fer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior. Contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 870-0361.

English As A Second Language Classes.

Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 865-

7211.

Family Support Group. Outright Vermont

holds support group meetings for family members of youth going through the process of coming out. One Sunday evening and one Wednesday morning each month at Outright Vermont. Contact: 865-9677.

Italian Conversation Group. Open to all

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

Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth through 5 years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Essex Parks and Rec: 878-1342.

VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont

Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.

Essex Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meet-

ings are held on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. at The Essex. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill.

Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thurs-

days. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex, 1 p.m. Information: 876-5087.

Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This conﬁdential 12-step recovery program puts faith in Jesus Christ at the heart of healing. We

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Songs and Stories with Matthew. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. Funded by the Friends of Brownell Library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Movie: “Hocus Pocus.” Watch this bewitching and hilarious flick of three sister witches who awaken from the 17th century to terrorize a town and regain their youth. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 1 p.m. Crafternoon: Sand Art. We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. For students in grades 4 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Family Movie. Free popcorn and drinks. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 19 Star Wars Club. Max Holzman leads the Star Wars Club. This session focuses on Star Wars and Lego. Bring something you’ve built and we’ll discuss your creations. For all ages. Popcorn and drink. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friends of Brownell Library Meeting. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20 Brownell Library Trustees Meeting. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 Spooky Stories with Linda Costello. Storyteller Linda Costello celebrates Halloween with some spooky stories for the season. For students in grades 2 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:14 p.m. Mayhem of the Month Dine and Discuss Series: “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith. Discussion leader Ed Cashman. The first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed ‘The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency’ series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors. Copies available at the Adult Circ. desk. Potluck fare: Let the book inspire you. Library provides tableware, decaf and water. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8 p.m.

Events at your

offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, co-dependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues and overcoming abuse. All those 18 and older are welcome. Sorry, no childcare. Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., sessions begin at 7 p.m. Information: recovery@essexalliance.org or 310-9062.

Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts

ages 50 and over at the Essex Junction Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. New players are always welcome. Free to members of EJSC, others pay $1 per day. Membership at EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age and older and is $12 per year. Contact: 876-5087 or Lpioli@essex.org.

Movie Matinees. Colchester Parks and Recre-

ation offers movie matinees on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Popcorn and coffee will be provided. Movies begin at 1 p.m. Free. 781 Blakely Road, Colchester. Information: 264-5640.

Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex

offers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over the age of 50. The session begins with a warm up, stretching exercises, then strength training using Hammer Strength equipment with guidance. The class ends with a relaxing stretch and cool down, and participants are welcome to use the cardio machines before or after if they wish. HammerFit Gym, Essex, Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. $5. Information: 878-0444.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Library Closed for Team Building Meeting. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Chapin Orchards Apple Tasting. Explore the myriad of flavors and varieties that our local orchard has to offer. Cider and donuts will also be provided. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 6-7:30 p.m.

ONGOING Read to Daisy and Archie, Therapy Dogs. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Daisy and Archie love to listen to kids read. They are certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, Chair of Brownell Library Trustees. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:304:30 p.m. Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for babies and toddlers with an adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel stories, and early math activities for preschoolers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1010:45 a.m. Tech Help with Clif. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new electronic devices and Clif will sit with you to help you learn more about them. Please call to make an appointment. Brownell Library, Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Lego Club. Mondays. We have thousands of Legos for you to build awesome creations. Essex Free Library, 3:30-5 p.m.

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Drop-in Knitting Group. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome. Essex Free Library, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Creative Writing Club. First Wednesday of each month, for ages 9 and older. Let your imagination soar as you write your own stories and poems using prompts, games and other writing exercises. Essex Free Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Musical Story Time. Fridays. Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. All ages. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Drop-in Story Time for Kids of All Ages. Twice a month on Fridays. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes. No registration required. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m.

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Welch meets with Middlebury student activists on climate change By gaEn MurphrEE The Addison Independent MIDDLEBURY — “I admire you guys, I really do. It’s great to be here,” Congressman Peter Welch told a group of Middlebury College student activists last week as he met with them to discuss ways to address climate change and share his reflections on effective leadership in the face of tough challenges. Repeatedly throughout the discussion, Welch, 68, thanked the students for their leadership and compared the work of today’s young activists on climate change to the battles his own generation waged in the Civil Rights Movement. “The students of Middlebury have been leaders for years,” he said later, reflecting on the meeting. “This issue of climate change is the moral issue of this younger generation. They’re providing extraordinarily important leadership and I wanted to acknowledge that and thank them and also encourage them to hang in.” About 25 people, mostly students, together with a few community members, gathered around the table in a small conference room in La Force Hall for an intense, hour-long discussion. The diverse collection of students had come to Middlebury from all over the United States and as far away as South America and Asia. Most were members of the student-led Sunday Night Group, which Middlebury students founded 10 years ago and whose earliest members were part of the founding of the climate-action nonprofit 350. org. For Welch the opportunity to speak with student activists about climate change was clearly a high priority, both personal and political. “This is a pretty tough time in Congress, but it’s also a very important time at the local level to find young people who are willing to lead and hang in,” Welch continued. “It was also a great opportunity for me to talk about some of the complexities on the human level, having just gotten back from going into a West Virginia coal mine and having an immense amount of appreciation for the dignity of those coal miners whose livelihoods are being affected. Those miners didn’t cause climate change. And what I appreciated about the students was their emphasis on justice — that has to include help for folks who are going to be impacted, like coal miners, to make the transition. It was really a moving opportunity, a moving experience for me to see these young people, who have been so engaged — not just in advocacy but in trying to come up with practical steps to actually transform the way we build our

economy.” In an especially poignant moment, Welch described what it had been like for him as a young college student to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and how that opportunity had informed his perspective on public leadership. “It wasn’t just that there was constant physical danger for him, but that he was up against enormous odds all the time and he didn’t display anger even in the face of constant rejection and danger. Constant. That interior core he had where he believed in the morality of what he was doing — that’s what I found so powerful about him,” said Welch.

Rep. Peter Welch meets with environmental activists at middlebury College last week to discuss strategies for dealing with climate change. Welch said it is this generation’s biggest moral issue, comparable to the Civil Rights movement. PHoto | aDDison inDePenDent/tRent CamPBell

The five-term Democratic member of the U.S. House pulled no punches in describing the current gridlock in Congress and the governance problems that arise when groups eschew debate and compromise for the tactic of threatening to shut down the government if their demands aren’t met on a particular issue. For the Vermont Democrat, who serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, trying to meaningfully address climate change in the Republican-controlled Congress is a complex issue, given how many of his colleagues reject the well-established science on the issue. Welch good naturedly joked that “when it comes to climate change, I’m working with some of the top minds of the 18th century. I literally have a bunch of people who say they don’t believe in it.”

Building consencus

Given the current hostility in Congress to climate action, Welch emphasized both the critical importance of local activists, such

as the students in the Sunday Night Group, and the importance of finding alternate strategies to effect change in Congress, including listening attentively to opponents and reaching across the aisle on whatever patches of common ground can be found. Energy efficiency, Welch noted, is one place where he has been able to build consensus in Washington. Another place, he noted, is in his work with West Virginia Rep. David McKinley to craft legislation to assist coal miners displaced as the economy transitions away from coal. The duo’s “odd couple” pairing from across the heatedly divided sides of the climate debate has garnered its share of attention over the past year. Just days before coming to Middlebury, Welch had been in West Virginia, where he toured a coal mine and met with miners to hear their concerns, as part of legislation he and McKinley are co-sponsoring. Welch’s trip to West Virginia and his legislative efforts on behalf of coal miners resounded with the Middlebury students’ own deeply articulated concerns to connect social and economic justice to their campaign to reverse global warming. Repeatedly students emphasized the importance of mitigating the effects of climate change on communities most likely to feel the worst impacts, including communities in poorer parts of the globe, indigenous communities and persons of color. As the wide-ranging discussion progressed, students brought up almost every aspect of climate policy and action imaginable. Students asked about the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, the just-that-day announced Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement now facing approval in Congress, President Obama’s historic accord with China on climate change, and a host of other complex policy issues.

Student project

On campus, the Saturday Night Group has just kicked off the academic year with its Climate Justice Weekend, part of the Know Tomorrow Climate Reality Project uniting student activists nationwide. In the upcoming year, students said, they would continue to work on getting Middlebury College trustees to divest the school’s approximately $1 billion endowment from fossil fuels and will work together with other campuses to further the divestment movement nationwide. The SNG will also continue its opposition to the Vermont Gas natural gas pipeline and will work to build awareness about the important connections between climate action and social justice issues. Esteban Arenas, a member of the SNG

and action, and we can definitely influence how things are perceived in Congress.” — Student Esteban Arenas

who is majoring in Environmental Studies with a focus on Environmental Policy, said that he had been drawn to the group even before arriving on campus from his native Colombia. Indeed one of his first activities when he arrived as a freshman last September was to go with the group to New York City to join the over 300,000 people taking part in the 2014 People’s Climate March. “That really excited me because I’d never been to something that big for the environment,” Arenas said. For Arenas, Welch’s visit underscored that “college students have a very impactful role in terms of policy and action, and we can definitely influence how things are perceived in Congress.” He was especially struck by the logical and constructive steps Congressman Welch has taken to address the climate change opposition in Congress. For sophomore Maddie Stewart-Boldin, who’s from New Hampshire, Welch’s comments about the gridlock in Congress made her think more about the importance of working on congressional campaigns to elect more legislators who truly care about environmental issues, so that climateaction advocates like Welch won’t be so outnumbered. “I came here today because it was a really important opportunity for us to ground the work we do on the advocacy level — hearing how our voices are reflected in Congress and hearing Congressman Welch’s perspectives about how he is maneuvering in the congressional sphere and trying to push for what we all believe in,” she said. Throughout the discussion, Welch urged the students to keep taking concrete steps to put their concerns into action. “What really inspires,” Welch told the students, “is that you’re doing your work methodically in a considerate way, where you just keep at it even when you suffer setbacks.” Reporter Gaen Murphree is at gaenm@ addisonindependent.com.

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Running joke The Fairfax Relays on Oct. 6 were a chance for athletic ability and creativity to shine, as runners traditionally wear costumes during the event. This year’s competition featured 750 runners from 15 high schools.

Clockwise from left: From left, Essex’s Giulia Eddy, Jenna Agricola, and Anna Burke run side-by-side during the BFA-Fairfax Costume Relays on Oct. 6. Eddy and Agricola’s Lion King tribute placed fourth in the costume contest. Essex’s Kristyn Van Allen, right, runs by in her washing machine costume on Oct. 6. Essex High School runner Daniel Perry dresses as a dad reading The Essex Reporter. PHOTOS | Josh Kaufmann

Essex girls win Green Mountain Aquatics invitational meet The Essex High School girls and the Bellows Free Academy boys won the Annual Green Mountain Aquatics High School Invitational swim meet on Friday at St. Michael’s College Pool. With solid performances from the Essex High School boys, Essex dominated the combined team competition, placing first, followed by Champlain Valley Union High School, second, and Bellows Free Academy, third. Peter Mikheyev of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans set a new meet record of 53.66 in the 100-yard butterfly. Mikheyev, who is hoping to attend and swim at West Point in 2015, was the individual high point scorer of the meet and a quintuple event winner in the 50-yard freestyle, the 100-yard butterfly, the 100-yard freestyle, the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard breaststroke.

Ashley Warren of Essex High School was the female individual high point scorer of the meet. She was a quadruple event winner in the 200yard individual medley, 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard breaststroke. Double event winners were Meredith Gove (Champlain Valley Union High School) in the 200yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle; Nathan Kunsman (South Burlington High School) in the 200yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle; and Emily Winget (Champlain Valley Union High School) in the 100-yard Butterfly and the 100-yard backstroke. Green Mountain Aquatics Swim Team is a yearround competitive swimming program that trains at St. Michael’s College, and hosts swim meets throughout the winter short course season to support local athletes in New England competition.

Top row: From left, Peter Mikheyev (BFA), Jake McIntyre (EHS), Kayla Michaels (EHS), Emily Winget (CVU), Meredith Gove (CVU). Front row: From left, Ross Macy (EHS), Ashley Warren (EHS). Photo contributed

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id-way through October, and we enter the last week of the fall regular season for many of our sports teams: soccer, field hockey and football. Crosscounty and volleyball have more work to do before playoffs. Spirit week is here as homecoming finally arrives. Strange school week as we have Columbus Day off, and Wednesday is PSAT testing along with a bevy of activities for the freshmen class. Big middle school soccer tournament coming to a middle school near you. Tuesday and Wednesday will fill those soccer fields in Chittenden County. Nice way to end their season.

Spirit week schedule Tuesday – Class color day: Freshmen – orange Sophomores – green Juniors – purple Seniors – red Faculty/staff – black Thursday – Decade day: Freshmen – ‘50s Sophomores – ‘60s Juniors – ‘70s Seniors – ‘80s Faculty/staff – The future Friday – Blue and gold day 1:30 p.m. – Pep Rally – The class showing the most school spirit will win the Spirit Cup! 5:30 p.m. – Tailgate Party (by the rink). Get ready for the homecoming game with face painting and a BBQ! 7 p.m. – Homecoming game versus South Burlington After the game – Bonfire, music, popcorn and lots of fun! Football The football team chalked up a convincing win Friday night scoring four touchdowns in the second half as it clubbed Brattleboro 34-6 to improve to 2-5 this fall. Liam Coulter ran for a 2-yard score in the opening quarter.

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Eli DiGrande hit Otis Crock with a 25-yard touchdown pass. DiGrande took it in from 4-yards and runningbacks Elliot Boutin and Jordan Hines tacked on fourthquarter scores as the Hornets hit a season high in points. The homecoming game is Friday versus SB to conclude the regular season. The JVs dropped to 0-5, falling 20-18 to Hartford in its closest, most exciting game of the fall. The Hornets fell behind 20-0 in the opening quarter. Anthony Hope caught a long touchdown pass as time ran out in the first half to jumpstart the offense. David Raymond, Kolby Friend and Hunter Smith played great defense. The team traveled to St. Johnsbury Monday and hosts Rutland this Monday to end its schedule. The freshman won 20-16 as Rumblin’ Robbie Meslin ran 60 yards for a touchdown, and Evan Dyke added a rushing touchdown. They have won three games in a row and are now 4-2 with a road game in Middlebury this week. Cross-country The boys’ cross country team traveled down to New York last weekend to run in the Manhattan Invitation. Fourteen boys rode the subway into Times Square, ate dinner and then raced the next day. The JVs were 10th out of 35. Angus Hutcheon was first (36th), followed by Ian Lyle (38th) and Nate Rodrigue-Hotchkiss (44th). Chris Bird had a great day (66th) and Justin Poulin rounded out the team scoring in 93rd. The varsity finished sixth in the A-division. The competition was tough and Essex was the smallest school racing in this division. Peter Feehan was again first across in 17th place, followed by Matt Davis (31st), Sully Martin (34th), Jamie Shearer (47th) and Ben Stewart (81st). Great trip, excellent racing and good experience! A special thanks to Tom Shearer for making the trip with the team. Their next big race is Saturday, Oct. 24 in Highgate for the NVAC Metro Championships. Boys’ soccer The boys’ soccer team, 9-3, saw its sevengame winning streak end with yet another thrilling 1-0 overtime defeat at the hands of the CVU Red Hawks. In playing one of their best games of the fall, Essex played in its third overtime game of the fall. In its previous game, the Hornets beat SHS 3-1 behind a strong second half. Tristan Salgado

scored twice very early in breaking a 1-1 tie. Noah Ferris had a goal and an assist while Brendan Bean stopped five shots. The boys are in the midst of six home games to end their season. The final two are this week versus St. Johnsbury Tuesday and a strong BFA team on Friday. They JVs beat SHS 2-0 and CVU by the same score. They are 9-2, look strong and worked hard in both wins. The Hornets fell 5-0 to CVU last month and have been working hard for the rematch! The freshmen are 6-2-1 with two games to play. They edged MMU 2-1 in a very well played game last week. The boys are athletic and well coached. Girls’ soccer The girls’ soccer team won two of its last three games and is really starting to play well again. After the second 4-3 overtime win of the season, the Hornets went 1-1. They drilled Spaulding 4-0 as Claudia Allaire scored her first goal of the season. On Thursday, they played a great game against the Red Hawks and fell 1-0 in overtime. Though the loss hurt, the girls are on an upward trend with two games remaining in the regular season – St. Johnsbury Wednesday and BFA Saturday. The JVs may have turned a corner. They play to a record of 6 or 7-3-2 and have won four games in a row. Last week, the girls drubbed the Spaulding Crimson Tide 7-0 as their defense and goalkeeper Yaz Nsame pitched the second shutout of the season. Hannah Poquette scored three goals in her breakout game of the fall. Maya Boyers, Syd Frolik-Roberts, Julianna Battig, and Aiden Briley scored as well. Battig’s was her first of the season while Briley moved up to midfield and connected for her first high school goal of her career. Next up was CVU. In easily its best game of the season — the previous best was a 2-1 overtime loss to the Red Hawks in game two of the season back in August — the Hornets fell behind 1-0 in the game’s first minute or so. They hung in and tied the score on frosh Krystina Harton’s goal before the half. The nip-and-tuck game continued, and with about 15 minutes left Meg Lyon banged in the game-winning goal off a Hannah Barrett free kick for a 2-1 win. Great game by both teams. Harton’s been on a nice run lately since her move to midfield. She had the game-winner versus CHS as time expired, had the assist on the overtime game-winner in Newport and tied this CVU game. It’s

the Hilltoppers and the Comets then a trip to Ramunto’s to celebrate the end of the season on Monday. The JV B-team fell to 2-3 after a 4-1 loss to the Milton Yellowjackets. Madison Chalmers played a strong game at midfield for the winners. Their final game is Thursday versus Rutland. Field Hockey The field hockey team was 2-1-1 last week. It beat CHS 3-0 and Middlebury 2-0 before a 1-1 tie with Mt. Abe and a 1-0 loss to the Cougars of MMU, stopping their sevengame unbeaten run. They now own a solid 7-2-3 record and ready themselves for their final two regular season games against BHS and CHS before playoffs. The JVs are 9-2 after wins last week: 3-1 over CHS, 4-1 over MIDD, and 2-1 over Mt. Abe. Nothing on the MMU game at press time. The freshman are 2-2 without a score report on their final game of the season last Wednesday against CVU. Volleyball The varsity girls’ volleyball team is at least 8-0. With one match to report, they have four to play. Interestingly enough, they have dropped only one game all season. They play home matches this week. The boys are 7-0 with one non-reported score and a few matches left in the regular season. They have only lost two games all fall. The JV girls are perfect, and the JV boys are 4-1. Miscellaneous EHSPN’s first episode of the year and be found at http://ehs.ccsuvt.org/37656/ehspnepisode-1-2015-16/. Happy Birthday wishes going out to Scott Mosher, Lenny Noel, Isey Esposito, Kate Burroughs, Josh Lee, Kim Dvorak, Rachel Seavers, Sandy Moore, Sarah McNulty, Sarah Sherman, Lynn Prentice Holcomb, Michele Cioffi, Steve Kretz and Michelle Robitaille Campbell. Sadly, condolences to the James’ family on the loss of Mike’s mom. Also to the Plomitallo family of Stamford, Conn. on the loss of their mom, Chris Plomitallo. We traveled to Connecticut last weekend for my daughter-in-law Karen’s mom’s funeral. Beautiful service for a sad weekend.

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10/17 EHS vs. BFA-St. Albans – 10 a.m.

Cross Country 10/17 EHS @ Mt. Mansfield – 4:30 p.m.

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Do you ever look up at the sky, the blue-black blur, a smudge of eyeliner on Selene’s lids? Do you ever gawk at every sugar crystal that sweetens your view and brings light to a crisp midsummer nightfall?

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Do you ever try to create contours, connecting the dots as children do on long car rides? It is 2 a.m. and I am shivering, gripping a gray-painted deck, my feathered hood around my head like a halo. For the first time in months I smile in my own silence. I simper at my smallness and I close my mind from reality as I slip away. -- Leah keLLeher, age 16, essex

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He left her for what -- a foolish fling? Why did she ever fall for someone as beautifully tragic as him? She told them she could change him, but here she is, holding the memories in her frail and bony fingers. What is she to him? A mistake mixed with some stolen-from-the-liquor-pantry scotch? Or is she just a regretful sip of absinthe? He forces her to the last of his thoughts, where she becomes friends with his unrealistic dreams. When he’s happy, she must be sad. She thinks about the smiles they shared, the kisses that were exchanged, the lust that shimmered in their eyes, all of the commitment that she imagined. She thinks as the tears slowly stream down her cheek. The tears turn into a river that she streams herself on. She sways back and forth in the river, which turns into the ocean. Drowning in her own despair, she can’t find a reason, a reason to fight to shore. She can’t move; her misery wins this time. So now she lies with the fish and moves with the waves, because she fell for the boy who left her for the foolish fling. -- isabeL DoubLeDay, age 14, essex JuncTion

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Essex Community Players kicks off its 2015/2016 season with Noel Coward’s ghost-story farce “Blithe Spirit.” Well-to-do novelist, socialite, and widower Charles Condomine wants nothing more than to begin his new novel and enjoy a quiet, relaxed life with his new wife Ruth. After seven years he is ready to put to rest the memory of his dear, departed Elvira. But his first wife is not ready to be put to rest. When the ghost of Elvira turns up, with apparently no intention of moving on, complications naturally (or in this case, supernaturally) ensue. Noel Coward’s farcical tale of astral bigamy is a comedy classic. Director Josh McDonald of Essex Junction brings together a cast from around the local community and beyond. Andrew Rash of Essex plays the hapless Charles Condomine; Nan Murat of Milton plays his current wife Ruth; and Sarah DeBouter of Colchester plays the titular blithe spirit, Charles’s dear but not-sodeparted first wife Elvira. Rounding out the cast are: Jake Barickman of Jericho and Louise Richmond of Essex as Dr. and Mrs. Bradman; Jennifer Martin from St. Albans as Edith the maid; and Roya Milard of Montpelier as the flamboyant medium Madame Arcati. In keeping with The Essex Community Players Gives Back

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tradition of sponsoring a local nonprofit, all proceeds from intermission refreshments will be donated to the three main area food pantries that serve the residents of Essex: the Williston Food Shelf, the Essex/Jericho-Underhill Ecumenical Ministries, and the Heavenly Food Pantry at the First Congregational Church in Essex Junction. Performances will be on Thursday,

The annual turtle beach cleanup day is on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at between 10 and 11 a.m., as the group may move on to another site by 11. Volunteers will pull up vegetation on nesting beaches to prepare turtle nesting sites for next year. They may also find a few hatchlings that occasionally remain in nests underground this late in the year. In addition to threatened spiny softshell turtles, these nest sites are also used by map turtles, painted turtles, and snapping turtles. Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologist Steve Parren will have hatchling spiny softshell and other turtles on hand and will

Friday, and Saturday evenings, Oct. 15-17 & 22-24, at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees Oct. 18 & 25 at 2 p.m. All performances will be at Essex Memorial Hall in Essex Center (at the intersection of Routes 15 & 128 & Towers Road). For additional information, and online ticket purchases, please visit our website www.essexplayers.com.

talk about his long-term recovery efforts with the species. Some hatchling turtles will be raised in captivity by the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center while they are small and most vulnerable to predation. They will be released back into Lake Champlain next spring. Participants are asked to dress in layers of warm clothes and to bring work gloves, a leaf rake, short-handled tools such as trowels, and their own lunch. Families and kids are welcome. The cleanup may run until 4 p.m., although participants can choose how long to assist. For more information, please contact Eric Lazarus at 802658-8505 or ericlazarus@myfairpoint.net.

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Bullying is an important topic for all students. They need to recognize bullying when it occurs and be able to differentiate between bullying and other unkind behaviors. Bullying is different as it is one-sided, intentional, and it occurs over a period of time. It can also get in the way of a student doing their job of learning. Students at Founders Memorial School are learning about, and creating projects that define, bullying and what to do if it happens to them or others. A group of students worked with school counselors to create a video that defines bullying. This student news report video will be posted on the websites for all Essex Town School District schools and the Founders Facebook page. This will be a first of a series of videos on this important topic. In other fifth grade classes, students are creating brochures to teach younger students about bullying, how to get support if they are bullied, and strategies to stand up to bullying. Not only are students learning important strategies, but they also have the opportunity to be role models for younger students. These students are learning what it looks and sounds like to be assertive, and unique ways to stand up to bullying. These important social skills will help students better navigate their school and life experiences and set them up to be successful members of a global society. WE’RE ON

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What do collaborative murals, recycled robots, ceramic architectural models, paintings with animal themes, charcoal self-portraits, and animations with iPads have in common? They have all been or are being created in the Essex Middle School art program. Variety in art media, techniques and problems to solve help to meet a range of student interests and needs. Our core art standards include creating as we develop artistic ideas, presenting work in a meaningful way, responding to art as we interpret artist intent, applying criteria to evaluate work, and connecting to personal experiences and cultural contexts. Plan ahead for two very special events. Mark your calendars for Feb. 12, 2016, for the “Stream of Lights” event. Students in Essex Town, Essex Junction, and Westford are creating lanterns for an evening parade that will begin at Essex High School. Artist Gowri Savoor has been working with art teachers to prepare for the event. Also, the Fine Arts Night at EHS, “Celebrating Creative Minds,” will take place on Thursday, March 10, 2016, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This is always an exciting venue to view young artists’ work and to hear music and watch performances by our students.

essex middle school student Dominic sunderland with his recycled robot. PHoto ContRiButeD

Essex Town School District Perspective

Understanding the power of culture By Mark andrews

Anyone who has worked in a school system knows that many innovative and thoughtful initiatives designed to change or improve the organization die in the planning and or early implementation stages. Peter Senge, in his book “The Fifth Discipline”, argues that this failure to execute new ideas comes not from a lack of will or effort, but, in part, from the existence of “mental models.” Like most mental models, the ones associated with PreK-12 education are generally subconscious and rarely examined, yet they govern our way of thinking and behaving. The models we commonly use in public schools are based on our individual preferences and beliefs, the experiences we each had when we attended school as a youngster and our current level of comfort when it comes to change. That said I have learned that mental models are not the biggest obstacles to change. The greatest obstacle is deeper and more abstract: People resist changes that threaten to change their culture. And, everything associated with our schools is connected to the culture of our individual schools and our local community. This truth must become our first rule of district restructuring if the residents of Essex Junction, Westford and Essex Town vote to merge school districts on Nov. 3. No change takes place in isolation. In my opinion, the proposal to merge our districts is reasonable and necessary. Every student, PreK-12, will most likely benefit. But the notion of a merged district will ripple far beyond the front steps of the schoolhouse. Operating a school district without boundaries may alter local traditions and disrupt established patterns of daily life. When you pause and think about the endless opportunities that await us as a merged district, one has to be cognizant of the fact that future changes will touch our three communities to

varying degrees. Hence, a unified district will only work when we take the time to understand and honor our respective cultures as we move forward together. The Communication Task Committee, born from the RED Study Committee, has done an outstanding job informing and engaging our three communities on the importance of voting on Nov. 3 in support of the study committee’s recommendation to unify. And if our voters say “yes” to unification, the newly elected school board will continue to engage with our communities to create a vision for education that reflects the long-term outcomes we all seek for our students. One of their first tasks will be to establish policies that reflect the values of our three communities. These policies will set priorities and parameters for the unified district, and through effective board leadership, new coalitions and partnerships will be forged. The new school board for the Essex-Westford School District will play a pivotal role in helping the communities understand what it will take to capture the collective genius of “one school community” in an effort to support more effective learning and teaching at a reasonable cost to taxpayers. I trust that the new school board, along with the superintendent and his/her leadership team, will put their focus squarely where it belongs — using systematic and strategically driven approaches to allocate resources, goods and services based on placing the needs of children and schools first. As educators, parents and community members, we have a great deal of work ahead if the merger is approved. By taking the time to understand our respective cultures and being mindful of the need to keep one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake as we move forward, a successful merger is sure to happen. Mark S. Andrews is superintendent of the Essex Town School District.

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S CHOOLS ADL Agenda For families who were unable to attend student-led conferences last week, we will be mailing home students’ state assessment scores that were administered last spring. In addition to looking at these scores, it will be important that parents/guardians go into the Jumprope Portal to see progress in habits of learning and academic standards. Questions can be directed to teachers directly via email (addresses can be accessed from our website) or with a phone call (857-7000). Should families want an additional time to meet with teachers, please notify the team of teachers your student sees to make an appointment. Overall, we were pleased with the turnout, but, as always, are aiming for 100 percent participation, especially since we expect parents/guardians of seventh- and eighth-graders to be actively involved in students’ personal learning plan goal development. Please be sure to ask your student to show you their electronic portfolio, which is in the Google sites application. laurie Singer, principal

The Wall That heals: Team Alchemy students took a walking field trip on Oct. 1 to visit The Wall That Heals at the Essex Fairgrounds as part of their unit of study that asks them to examine what it means to be a citizen. Students were asked to think about the role of memorials in communities, and why this memorial has been named The Wall That Heals. Students explored the mobile education center, searched The Wall for the names of family or friends, and had the opportunity to speak to several veterans and ask questions. next generation Science Standards: Students in William Burrell’s sixth-grade Albert. D. Lawton science class are engaged in a unit of study based on the new Next Generation Science Standards integrated closely with Common Core Math and Language Arts standards. Students are making strong, meaningful connections between science, reading, writing, and mathematics as they study

team alchemy poses in front of the Wall that Heals display at the Champlain Valley exposition.

the flow of energy and matter throughout a Vermont ecosystem. In addition to developing and revising their own energy and matter models, they must use variables to represent two mathematical quantities in a real-world situation and analyze the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. They must also write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

(including data and information generated using their models). School picture retakes: The school picture retake day has changed from Oct. 14 to Oct. 23. Call Barb Edwards at 878-1388 if you have any questions.

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homecoming Dance: This year marks the return of EHS hosting a homecoming dance to cap off the homecoming festivities. The dance is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 8-11 p.m. and will take place at the high school. Thank you to all the teachers who volunteered their time to serve as chaperones so this event can take place. Cost is $5 per person. Fall Choral Concert: The Essex High School Music Department will present its Fall Choral Concert on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m., featuring the Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Kaleidoscope, Pitch Pipes, and special guest Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont. The performance will feature an outstanding variety of vocal music, including classical, gospel, and popular songs that you will love. Admission is free, and donations are greatly appreciated. painting Their Surroundings: On one of our beautiful fall days recently, Julian Bradshaw gave her AP Art students and her Art 3 students the opportunity to paint the Vermont countryside. They ventured to Shelburne Farms, canvas in hand, where they took advantage of the weather and scenery to make it a perfect day. The day began by viewing the Of Land and Local exhibit and then they spent the rest of the beautiful day painting. reminder: Although elementary schools in Essex Town are not in session on Oct. 15 and 16, Essex High School and all CCSU schools are still in session.

On Thursday, Oct. 6, Essex Elementary School held our annual Open House, an event that has certainly become one of my all-time favorites. Held on a beautiful fall night, our classrooms and hallways were packed with excited, smiling children who joyfully and eagerly showed their parents around the building and introduced them to all the adults who play such important roles in their school lives. With great pride, our teachers showed off their rooms and the work the students have done. Families connected with teachers, both present and past, and the whole building reverberated with a sense of excitement, community and pride. As always, our attendance rate was remarkable, with nearly every classroom reporting that all or very nearly all families had come in. I consider this remarkable attendance rate as a sign of a vibrant, healthy school community where parents, students and families feel connected and engaged to their school. Thank you to staff and families for creating such a wonderful culture and climate! Peter Farrell, Principal

CCSU Updates

Connect 5 Emergency Notification System to be tested by CCSU

The Chittenden Central Supervisory Union utilizes an automated emergency calling system. The voice system is currently intended only for emergencies, such as an unscheduled early release or school closing. An annual test of this system is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. At that time, families will receive a brief message from the system based upon contact information provided to the schools. The system will contact families via email, primary phone numbers and secondary phone numbers. If you do not receive a message and you feel you should have, please contact your child’s school to confirm your contact information. If you receive the message in error, please contact the CCSU Central Office at 879-5579 ext. #3 to be removed from the list.

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On Nov. 3, voters in Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford will vote on whether or not to form a unified school district. Please come to a community forum to learn more and discuss this important proposal with your neighbors! Forum dates: oct. 14 at Hiawatha School, 7-8 p.m. oct. 15 at Westford School, 7-8 p.m. oct. 20 at Founders Memorial School, 7-8 p.m. For more information, visit: https://redstudy. wordpress.com/ open House at essex elementary school was full of families and fun!

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F OOD Community Kitchen graduates have more to celebrate Last week, the Vermont Foodbank and Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf celebrated the 19th Community Kitchen Academy graduation at the Food Shelf in Burlington. Food writer and recipe developer Tracey Medeiros of Essex delivered the keynote speech. Community Kitchen Academy prepares underemployed and unemployed Vermonters for careers in the food service industry. Students develop and apply new skills by rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted from grocery stores, restaurants, farm and food service companies. Since its inception, the academy has graduated nearly 181 students, producing and distributing more than 320,000 meal servings since 2009. Over 89 percent of graduates have been successful in finding employment in the culinary industry and 11 percent have pursued higher education. And now students have even more to celebrate post-graduation. Community Kitchen Academy has signed an articulation agreement with Burlington College to offer academy graduates a formalized path for

further education at Burlington College – including transferrable credits and a 20 percent discount in tuition. Burlington College offers a degree in Tourism & Event Management, which can be a next step for academy graduates. Burlington College joins Community College of Vermont and NECI in offering these same benefits. According to Burlington College President Dr. Carol Moore, «graduates of the CKA program can easily continue their education, while working, through our flexible program. There is a strong need for a well-trained and educated workforce to support the tourism industry in Vermont. We are proud to be providing access for Vermonters to pursue this career path.» “We are thrilled to be in partnership with Burlington College and to be able to offer our CKA students yet another opportunity post-graduation,” said John Sayles, Vermont Foodbank CEO. “Community Kitchen Academy is transforming lives and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of bringing this program to communities around Vermont.”

Vt. receives second SNAP performance bonus this year $252,344 bonus recognizes state’s efforts administering federal food benefit program Gov. Peter Shumlin and Agency of Human Services Secretary Hal Cohen announced last month that for the second time this year Vermont has received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture a bonus for increased performance in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families. The bonus of $252,344 comes on top of a $293,000 bonus received in July. The decision to award a performance bonus is based on a state’s Program Access Index (PAI) for calendar year 2014. The PAI uses Census data to calculate the number of SNAP participants by dividing the number of eligible people in the state by overall participation. Vermont’s calendar year 2014 PAI was 92.99 percent, one of the highest in the country. In addition to benefiting eligible Vermont families directly, Vermont’s strong participation in the SNAP program brings an estimated $10M to the state economy each month, as participants use their SNAP benefits at

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Transfer to a bakeware or a cookie sheet and bake for about 20 min or until browned to desired degree, stirring every 7 min. When almost ready, add coconut chips and raisins and put in the oven for another 2-3 min. Be carefull not to burn coconut chips.

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