The Essex Reporter: October 18, 2018

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Rec depts. to explore shared office space

By COLIN FLANDERS The town and village recreation departments are exploring whether they could both operate out of Maple Street Park while maintaining separate budgets and staff, a move their leaders say would create a true one-stop-shop for all recreational needs.

“If we’re all under the same roof, we’re hoping speed and quality go together,” said Ally Vile, director of Essex Parks and Recreation. Her department is now located in the town offices at 81 Main St., less than a mile from the Essex Jct. Recreation and Parks’ offices at 75 Maple St. The unique relationship between the town and village leads to some confusion among recreation users over who offers what specific programs and who oversees what parks and facilities. Under a co-located office, there would be a single phone number, brochure, website and registration system, the directors said.

They expect collaboration between staff on programming and marketing, too, but said staff besides front desk employees would retain their existing roles and responsibilities.

The move comes amid ongoing efforts to align practices across town and village departments, including recreation. In September, Vile and EJRP director Brad Luck met to discuss administrative practices and planned to meet three other times over the next six months to wade through facilities, personnel and programs.

The directors outlined logistical questions like how all the recreation personnel could fit into the EJRP offices, how much the move could cost and how co-locating could impact non-resident status for town-outsidethe-village participants.

They hope to answer those questions and any others prior to developing the fiscal year 2020 budget, which the boards will start crafting in the next several months. They said a Sept.

1, 2019 start date would be ideal.

Vile and Luck said they first considered co-locating their offices when their two departments were at the center of a proposal to create a new unified recreation district. That proposal, which would have blended the two departments and

By COLIN FLANDERS The selectboard and trustees will explore governance options in the event of a merger with the help of an outside lawyer, who may also guide them on how to enact a new charter if such a proposal ever takes form.

Daniel Richardson, a partner of the Montpelierbased Tarrant, Gillies & Richardson, will work with the recently formed subcommittee tasked with researching governance models that could help the town and village become a single municipality – a goal both trustees and selectboard members supported earlier this year.

"We don’t change town governments overnight. You kind of have to get it right the first time."

Daniel Richardson Lawyer retained by town, village

munity.

“With so many people in that park throughout the year, I’m just trying to use what I see as common sense,” Levy said, noting he originally opposed hunting on these properties but recognizes the need to control the deer population.

Selectwoman Irene Wrenner and Michael Plageman preferred extending hunting through March but eventually came around to the 45-day window. Wrenner stressed the need for better signage in the area, too.

Andy Watts, the lone dissent, said he was “dismayed” to see members “back away” from their previous proposal: “I don’t understand what’s changed,” he said.

Sopchak explained she was originally unsure about hunting season dates but came around to the tightened window once realizing deer season overlaps with several others.

She added she was at Indian Brook Park last weekend and saw how crowded it is this time of year.

Plageman noted weapons used after deer-hunting season generally have a much shorter range than the rifles used during it.

But Sopchak said the type of gun matters less than the perception of those who feel unsafe at the parks when they hear gunshots.

“It’s frightening,” she said. “From a

“A lot of the time we think we might be asking a lot of questions, but we might not be asking the important questions,” village president George Tyler said at the Oct. 11 joint meeting.

The subcommittee – comprised of two trustees and two selectboard members – was supposed to share a report with its findings last week but pushed back its timeline after struggling to obtain the necessary information.

Richardson should be able to help that process.

He said vast experience in municipal law has taught him some best practices for pushing charter changes through the legislature and noted a “wide array” of options to choose from – anything from a total or partial merger to a model in which the village becomes a special district within the town.

“We don’t change town governments overnight,” Richardson said. “You kind of have to get it right from the start. Otherwise it won’t function well, the citizens won’t support it and it won’t achieve what you’re hoping to, which is some greater efficiency and effectiveness.”

Richardson’s firm charges a municipal hourly

See HUNTING, page 3

See LAWYER, page 16

PHOTO BY COLIN FLANDERS

Resident Patti Davis addresses the selectboard during Monday night's meeting. Davis, an avid runner, has repeatedly called on the selectboard to tighten its firearms discharge ordinance over conerns of hunting in several town parks.

Selectboard trims hunting window New proposal allows hunting on several town-owned properties for 45 days

By COLIN FLANDERS The selectboard agreed Monday night to allow hunting on several town-owned properties for a month-and-a-half out of the year, substantially cutting back a proposal most members had tentatively supported just two months prior.

Their new proposition allows gun owners to discharge firearms at Indian Brook Park, Saxon Hill Park and the Essex Tree Farm from November 1 to December 15; nixes a 500-foot buffer around the parks that would have extended onto private property; and leaves the so-called blue zone – a large swath of private land in the northern part of town – untouched.

Town staff will now re-draft ordinance language, and the selectboard must host several public hearings before the new rule is on the books.

The five-member board took no official vote Monday night, and enthusiasm for the proposal varied. But a clear consensus emerged during the hour-long discussion: Four officials agreed hunting will only be allowed during deer season, with chairman Max Levy and selectwoman Elaine Sopchak offering the strongest take, believing it represents a fair compromise between the rights of hunters and the safety of the entire com-

See RECREATION, page 16

FIRE UP THE GRILL

After joining health network, VNA unveils new name

By AMANDA BROOKS

PHOTO BY KYLE ST. PETER

The Essex Jct. Recreation and Parks department hosted its first-ever Battle of the BBQ last Saturday. See page 3 for the results, and look for more photos from the event on essexreporter.com

The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties officially changed its name last Tuesday to the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health and Hospice.

The two organizations have been officially affiliated since January, but they unveiled the signs bearing the new name October 9.

Judy Peterson, CEO and president of the UVM Health Network Home Health and Hospice, said talks about collaboration arose during a lunch with John Brumsted, the president and CEO of UVM Health Network and CEO of UVM Medical Center, a few years ago, where both realized an affiliation might be a good idea.

“It was very early on that we recognized that our mission is just really well-aligned,” Peterson said. “Both organizations recognized that if we want to participate in health care re-

PHOTO BY AMANDA BROOKS

John Brumsted, president and CEO of UVM Health Network and CEO of UVM Medical Center, and Judy Peterson, president and CEO of UVM Health Network Home Health and Hospice unveil the new sign for the Home Health and Hospice center last Tuesday. form … then we need to work as one.”

Brumsted echoed Peterson’s desire for collaboration.

“From that early conversation, my thoughts were, can we do this better together than separately, this being taking really good care of our

community,” Brumsted said.

Doing more to take better care of the community is a major factor in the new collaboration, both Peterson and Brumsted agreed.

Clinical manager Martha Brown See VNA, page 10

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The Essex Reporter • October 18, 2018

LocaL ELECTION 2018: ON THE ISSUES

Candidate Q&A with 8-1 House hopefuls

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter is running Q&As with local candidates running for office to gear up for the Nov. 6 general election so voters can know where their candidates stand on some of the biggest issues facing the state today.

This week’s candidates are vying for two seats in the Chittenden 8-1 House District. All three were asked the following questions and given 500 words to respond:

1) What is your strategy to balance the state budget? What taxes or fees, if any, would you be willing to increase? What services, if any, would you cut?

2) Vermont legalized recreational marijuana last legislative session. Should the state tax and regulate it — why or why not?

3) Is the state doing enough to clean up Lake Champlain? Explain.

Linda Myers (incumbent) Republican 1) Vermont is not required by law to pass a balanced budget, the only state in the U.S. not required to do so.

However it is a long-standing tradition in Vermont to have balanced budgets and I do not remember a budget deficit in the years I have served. Vermont’s FY2018 and 2019 budgets were both balanced and the FY2019 budget actually had a $65 million General Fund surplus. Based on the success of the past two budgets, I am not willing to increase taxes. However, because there are a multitude of fees required to pay for services provided by state government such as the issuing of license plates, drivers’ licenses, business licenses, etc., I am willing to increase fees based on the three-year rotation plan in effect prior to 2018-2019. I am opposed to across-the-board cutting of services so I cannot state what services I would cut.

Until I see specific plans and the effects on Vermonters, I will not advocate for cutting any services.

2) I voted against the legalization of recreational marijuana and I did so based on my own concerns about usage, the concerns

controls, and other regulatory and public health mechanisms.” It remains to be seen if Vermont can move forward in this manner.

of law enforcement and educators, and the opinions of the majority of Essex residents who contacted me with opposition to legalization. That said, after the vote to legalize passed, I voted “yes” on the motion to go immediately to taxation and regulation. How can we tax and regulate after we have told Vermonters they can grow marijuana in their homes and backyards?

Vermont must be able to oversee the consumption of marijuana through regulations and rules, through the logical distribution of commercial growing and sales facilities, and through the oversight of quality testing, potency limits, and labeling requirements of the marijuana grown. According to the American Public Health Association, “under regulatory controls, marijuana would be regulated in a manner similar to alcohol, with age limits, licensing

3) Obviously, considering the condition of Lake Champlain and other waters of the state, Vermont is lagging in its clean-up activities. The cost to do so is huge, somewhere around $25 million per year. However, for FY18 and FY19 the State fully funded clean water initiatives at the level recommended by the Treasurer in her January 2017 report. This represented a full 70% increase in clean water funding over FY16 and 17 levels. Beginning in FY2020, revenue from abandoned beverage container deposits, expected to generate $1.5 to $2 million annually, will be directed to the Clean Water Fund. The State’s total clean water spending target for FY19 is nearly $58 million which includes $3.4 million in federal funds to restore Lake Champlain through agriculture, stormwater, and wastewater phosphorus controls, and through natural resources restoration. I feel the State is moving in the right direction in protecting and improving our waterways, and we must continue in these efforts.

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1. I would work with other members of the House and Senate to create a sound budget and set of fiscal policy goals that begin with understanding the funding needs for our state services and programs. A key element of budgeting is taking stock the needs of Vermonters. From there the process is one of compromise to set a budget that Vermonters can afford that invests in our collective infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and cleaning our lake, while also supporting Vermonters in need of social services.

We must start the budgeting process by considering alternative revenue sources to make sure all entities and individuals are paying their fair share and no more into the system. I would start with restructuring the property tax system to be based on a progressive, graduated individual income tax system instead of individual property taxes. We need to measure the success of our budget by its ability to allow state government to successfully fulfill its role to support Vermonters and not just by an arbitrary dollar amount.

2. Vermont should tax and

regulate the sale of marijuana. Legalization should be coupled with regulation and taxation as we do with all other legal substances.

While I am fully in support of legalization, our laws are missing the opportunity to verify the safety of what is sold through regulation.

We are also missing significant revenue from the lack of taxation. This revenue could bolster our prevention and treatment programs.

3. Clean waterways are vital. We need to do everything within our power to create sustainable practices by the state, municipalities, businesses and individuals to protect and clean up all waterways, including Lake Champlain. The state created programs in the last 10 years to help address water quality issues in various parts of the lake and to work with the agriculture community to address phosphorus levels going into

Marybeth Redmond Democrat 1) I am not in favor of increasing taxes generally though I am open to fees if they correspond to a specific expenditure or project. As I walk my district and talk with constituents, concern about a growing property tax burden, especially for seniors and others on fixed incomes, is the overarching issue communicated to me. That said, I do believe wealthy individuals and corporations should pay their fair share as part of a modern 21st century taxation system that needs reform to counter growing income inequality. Regarding what programs and services to cut from the state budget, any of the “fluff ” has already been eliminated. In the area of Human Services, for example, programs have been underfunded or levelfunded for years. The focus at the statewide level must be on increasing revenue sources through economic opportunity and small business development, and on ensuring that the well-to-do are contributing towards the services they use.

2) Nine states (including Vermont) and the District of Columbia now have legalized small amounts of marijuana for adult recreational use; neighboring

waterways. We need to do more to change individual habits and behaviors related to water pollution. Our waterways are all interconnected with the lake requiring a look at many factors to support a clean water system. Investment is needed in water infrastructure to ensure that our wastewater treatment facilities are well equipped and capable of handling the ever increasing burdens on them from households, business and stormwater runoff. There are communities across the state with no stormwater runoff retention and mitigation systems, causing storm water to run down the streets, collecting chemicals and debris, that dumps directly into our local waterways and eventually Lake Champlain. We need to limit the use of impervious black top and increase permeable ground and vegetation systems to absorb and treat stormwater on site. We need to continue to support our farms as they work to manage their nutrients to protect our waterways and find economical and sustainable changes in their farming practices to protect the environment. Unless we address the multiple causes of water pollution, we will never be able to find enough money to directly clean up the lake.

paramount on our highways and roads. Currently, State Police do not have a way to measure marijuanaimpairment (as we have for alcohol), which would be an essential tool.

states are moving in a similar direction. The latest Pew research (Oct. 8, 2018) shows that 62 percent of U.S. adults believe marijuana should be legalized, reflecting a steady increase over the past decade. If and when we in Vermont move beyond small amounts of recreational cannabis, the state should definitely regulate and tax it just like alcohol and tobacco. But we must look to states like Colorado and Washington who are further along the legalization route for lessons learned and mistakes not to make. I support a tax and regulation system that would be implemented gradually and carefully with two major priorities: a) the ramping up of prevention/education efforts among underage youth, particularly in schools and communities that have lost vital funding for prevention programs and counselors in recent years. b) ensuring that public safety remain

3) The state is obviously not doing enough to clean up Lake Champlain (and the rivers and streams that feed into it) since there were numerous beach closures this past summer and parts of its shore that were virtually uninhabitable. Our lake is a state treasure upon which all Vermonters have a stake - for recreation and quality of life, clean drinking water, property values, and a robust tourism industry; we must restore the lake’s health and pristine condition. To accomplish this, we need to improve oversight and enforcement of municipal and agricultural polluters to reduce nutrient and pesticide runoff; polluters must be held responsible for the consequences of the pollution they create. We need to improve wastewater treatment facility and drinking water infrastructure by working with municipal, state, and federal governments to increase funding for facilities and implement crucial upgrades.

I have a record of working for Essex in Montpelier.

MYERS as STATE REPRESENTATIVE

CHITTENDEN 8-1/ESSEX

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Tanya Vyhovsky Democrat

“I have worked with Representative Linda Myers for many years and she is one of the hardest working public servants I’ve met.

She cares deeply about her community and improving the lives of her constituents. She is respected among members of all parties, and has been an advocate for growing the economy and making Vermont more affordable. I am proud to endorse her reelection and hope the people of Essex send her back to Montpelier.”

Allow me to continue representing YOU!

“It’s been a great pleasure to serve with Linda over my last 13 years in the Legislature. She is very dedicated and committed to serving the needs of her constituents and Essex. She takes the job very seriously and is always striving to make Vermont a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

- Representative Don Turner

- Governor Phil Scott

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Area BBQers battle in the park Mark BBQ makes splash with victory in EJRP's first-ever throwdown Three area food joints battled for a top spot in the first-ever Battle of the BBQ last Saturday at Maple Street Park.

Hosted by Essex Jct. Recreation and Parks, the two-hour event attracted three BBQers: Porkys Backyard BBQ & Smokehouse, Burke's BBQ and Mark BBQ. Attendees voted on their favorites and selected Mark BBQ, which opened its new restaurant just an hour after the event ended, in a landslide. With the win comes a years's worth of bragging rights and the choice of next year's trophy design.

PHOTO BY KYLE ST. PETER

A BBQer cuts through one of his offer savory entries in the firstever Battle of the BBQ at Maple Street Park last Saturday.

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HUNTING from page 1 safety perspective, to make our residents think they can recreate without a concern for their safety, limiting to deer season and doing proper signage would go a long way.”

Residents’ reactions were mixed. Some hunters were thankful the board left off the buffer, like Shaun McCuin, who said he’s shot several deer on his property within that zone – with his back to the park.

“It sounds good, 500-foot buffer, but you’re really affecting some people who are paying pretty good property tax,” McCuin told the board prior to its decision.

But other hunters in attendance thought officials didn’t do enough research and viewed their decision as a kneejerk”reaction based on emotion, not fact.

Residents who support a tighter restriction, meanwhile, thought the board gave too much.

Mark Redmond pointed to former police Chief Brad LaRose’s 2016 report, which recommends no shooting within these townowned properties. Reading from a portion of the report, Redmond shared LaRose’s warning that the town’s increasing population makes for a higher likelihood of a shooting-related accident.

“I thought Brad LaRose was a good police chief,” Redmond said. “I believed in him. I trusted him. If this is what he’s rec-

ommending, I think you should follow it.”

Officials did find some support from lifelong hunter John Diego, who empathized with the board’s difficult task.

He recounted several shooting-related incidents that impacted his family, including his nephew in Vergennes, who found a bullet enter his house from three-quarters of a mile away, and said that accidents indeed happen. He asked the crowd to keep that in mind when considering the changes.

“We don’t want to make a change and then something else happen that we could have prevented,” Diego said.

Monday night’s meeting was a paltry affair compared to previous meetings on the shooting ordinance. But one exchange near the end showed some discontent remains.

Moments after closing the public comment portion, Levy warned that he doesn’t want anyone to think they they’re safe: There’s still risk involved no matter what changes the board makes, he said.

“This is by no means a guarantee of anyone’s safety,” he said.

“That’s a bit inflammatory,” responded resident Tim Fagnant, a hunter. When Levy tried to explain himself further, Fagnant stood up and said, “I’ve had enough.”

He pushed in his chair and walked out of the room.

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By DaviD voegele, Executive Director, Essex CHIPS Liam Redmond is 16 years old. He is a student at Essex High School, where he plays on the soccer and lacrosse teams. He also

participates in the Global Leadership Program, and other clubs. Sounds typical for a typical high school student. Perhaps, but he also plays an unusual role for a high school student - as a voting member of the Essex CHIPS Board of

Directors.

As I mentioned in previous columns, Liam is one of several youth under the age of 19 who shape the vision and policies of Essex CHIPS. I asked him to reflect upon the factors that motivate him to serve

his community. He immediately referred to key adult role models in his life –his mom and dad.

“My parents are very involved in helping vulnerable populations and putting their lives on the line for other people. I've looked

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This has opened my eyes to my fellow peers at Essex High School and made me aware of some of the challenges they might be facing.

I realize how lucky I am to have two loving parents, lots of opportunities, and a chance to continue my education past high school.”

Participation on a non-profit Board of Directors has increased Liam’s sensitivity to the plight of others. That is a common result for adults that serve on Boards, but very few high school students in Vermont (and in the nation) are on non-profit Boards (or municipal committees).

Thus, they do not have the opportunity to gain the types of insights Liam described.

I asked Liam to elaborate on why it is important for youth to serve on a Board of Directors. He said, “This gives young people a chance to vocalize their opinions and have a voice in important matters that affect them and the community.” It does cause me to wonder how different communities across America might be if 16- and 17-yearold youths were encouraged and empowered to actively participate in community decision-making.

In closing, I asked Liam to name one issue that was on the minds of his fellow high school students.

“Due to the recent number of school shootings, some young people are concerned about the availability of high capacity guns in schools and their safety there.” A very reasonable, yet unfortunate, concern to be on the minds of students.

Are 16 and 17 year olds capable of thoughtful consideration and responsible action (such as voting) regarding complicated community issues? A movement across the country to empower 16 and 17 yearold youth to vote in local elections is convinced they are. From my experience, with teens such as Liam and Averi (who was profiled here a couple weeks ago), I certainly agree.

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opinion & community LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support for Redmond I want to share why I support for Marybeth Redmond, a candidate to serve the voters of Chittenden 8-1 in the Vermont Legislature for 2019-20.

If you live in 8-1, you vote at Essex Middle School.

I met Marybeth as she was contemplating a run for the Vermont House. Here is what I learned. She is very confident in her analytical and writing skills she will bring to the table as a Vermont legislator. During her career as a journalist, Marybeth has reported locally and internationally on public policy issues. As she talked about her reporting in Central America on refugees and their immigration issues, I sensed her capacity to analyze complex international issues and her deeply-held concern for those impacted.

Already, she is serving us as an appointed member of the Vermont Commission on Women, using those same journalistic skills to improve the lives of Vermont women and families.

All this said, Marybeth is new to campaigning and legislative process. Based on what I have seen, she immediately started asking thoughtful, insightful questions to figure out what she doesn’t know. And then started using what she learned to guide her campaign and preparation to serve.

As she knocks on doors throughout 8-1, Marybeth is using her active listening skills to digest the views of her neighbors and future constituents. I have no doubt that she will use what she hears to guide her work in the Vermont Legislature.

Marybeth Redmond’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious. I hope you are able to meet her, share your views, and vote for her on November 6 at EMS or anytime via an absentee ballot.

Greg Morgan Essex Jct. Re-elect Linda Myers The town of Essex benefits from the experienced leadership Linda Myers provides as state representative. As a member of the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, Linda ensures the needs of town employers large and small are represented. Last session, she co-sponsored forward-thinking bills relating to innovation in captive insurance and blockchain and cryptocurrency technology. She also co-sponsored consumer protection legislation like the Fair Repair Act. Linda’s work has impact on education and workforce training. As a supporter of dual enrollment, she has helped ensure our high school students have funding to take college classes while still in high school, earning college credit and reducing student debt. She has co-sponsored numerous workforce training bills that help Essex workers and CTE students obtain the skills they need to secure good paying jobs.

As the town of Essex continues consolidating, we will be in need of seasoned and strong representation in the State House. I encourage Essex voters to re-elect Linda Myers.

Please be sure to vote at Essex Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 6. If you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day, that’s OK – early voting is underway right now, and ballots are available at the town offices at 81 Main St. Elaine Haney Sopchak Village Trustee, Town Select Board Member Vote for Redmond I’m writing to you to in support of Marybeth Redmond run for the Vermont House of Representatives for Essex (Chittenden 8-1). I’d like to share why I believe folks should vote for her.

Marybeth is a fresh voice for the community of Essex. She has been a resident for 15 years and she and her husband are raising a son who attends the Essex public schools.

Marybeth has already been involved in statewide policy making that focuses on those living in multi-generational poverty; men and women coming out of incarceration, underemployed and unemployed women, equal pay for women, and workforce development. She is a commissioner on the Vermont Commission on Women, representing Essex.

She taught journalism at St. Michael’s College for six years where she came to understand the pressures upon students and the financial burdens on families to afford higher education.

That experience left her understanding the importance of gaining livable-wage employment after graduation.

Marybeth is a servant leader who helped to create the Essex-wide “Serve Our Neighbor Day” for Holy Family-St. Lawrence-St. Pius X parishes.

This twice-annual community service Saturday engages team of volunteers to support elderly and in-firmed neighbors in raking leaves, cleaning gardens and garages, and providing compan-

ionship against isolation. Each year more than 150 volunteers work on up to 25 projects.

In short, I believe that Marybeth is exactly the person needed in the House of Representatives in Vermont, representing Essex and especially people living on the margins of society, and I have great confidence that she will continue to serve all of us.

Joanne Nelson Essex Jct. Re-elect Houghton Now that early voting is available, I want to encourage you to use one of your votes to re-elect Lori Houghton.

Lori is a good listener and is great to make herself available in private and public forums to keep this community informed. For the past two years, at the end of the legislative session, Lori has come to the senior group at First Congregationalist to bring us up to date on legislative actions as well as the state of the village.

Lori has a compassion and dedication to this community that I find to be without equal. Give Lori a big thank you and show her how grateful we are to have her represent us by giving her your support.

Tom Helmstutler Essex Jct. Giambatista has my vote As a member of the school board, I am so very glad to see Dylan Giambatista in the audience at our school board meetings. I know he is listening, observing and learning about how our local schools are running. When a legislative snafu caused a hiccup in how EWSD School Board were placed on the ballot, Dylan spearheaded the legislative Band-Aid to the process making next year’s ballot procedure what we have come to expect.

As a member of the House Education Committee and a trustee on the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees, Dylan is in touch with educators and employers and is plugged into conversations about how to grow jobs and economic opportunities for all Vermonters He was one of the lead lawmakers who advocated for, and passed, a new universal tuition benefit for members of the Vermont National Guard. Under the law, Guard members can access postsecondary education and training as part of their service, opening new doors to college for our citizens. I, too, believe in giving our future the resources to reach their highest potential. Having Dylan in the House, I feel he will be there to create and shepherd programs and legislation to fulfill this goal.

As a justice of the peace and the presiding officer for the Essex Jct. polls, I am so appreciative to have my fellow JP and BCA member Dylan phone me to ask how he can pitch in. I am so thankful for his public service.

Dylan has made transparency a top priority.

He sets a high bar for communicating updates to the community during the legislative session. In addition to holding regular forums in partnership with fellow state Rep. Lori Houghton and attending community meetings and gatherings, he shares updates on Front Porch Forum, in The Essex Reporter and on Twitter and Facebook. He makes it a point to return every phone call and email he receives; I can’t say enough about his attention to the needs of our community.

We need to re-elect Dylan so he can continue to focus on ways to grow our economy the Vermont way. Please remember to vote – either now by absentee ballot or in person on November 6.

Diane Clemens EWSD School Board, EJ Planning Commission Houghton is the best Lori Houghton continues to amaze me with her great energy and impressive skills as Vermont rep, trustee and community volunteer. Her commitment is to make EJ better for all, including businesses, families, schools and community organizations. It’s so refreshing to have reps who truly listen and focus on the issues that matter to us. We are incredibly lucky to have Lori working for the village.

Please help re-elect Lori Houghton as our Vermont representative – she’s the best!

Yes, your vote makes a difference! Make a plan, mark your calendars and your to-do list: vote November 6 at Essex High School, or vote any time by contacting Essex town offices at 81 Main St. or 879-0413.

Toni Morgan Essex Jct.

Support for Houghton, Giambatista As we see the tumult on the national stage of politics, I find myself feeling extra grateful that not only have Lori Hougton and Dylan Giambatista been willing to represent us in Montpelier, but that they are willing to continue to do so. We are fortunate to have their thoughtful and respectful representation and leadership. Over the course of their two years in the House, I have found them both to be responsive, introspective, and gracious with their time and attention. Each has taken the time to explain complexities from their respective committee work (Lori on Health and Dylan on Education) when I have had questions. Both hold regular community forums and are readily accessible.

Taking on the task of serving our community in the Vermont State House is a tremendous commitment and it will bring me joy to cast my ballot for Lori and Dylan on November 6. Please remember that you can get an absentee ballot at town hall if you would prefer to vote early.

Kelly Adams Essex Jct. Support for Dylan I am writing in support of Dylan Giambatista and his re-election campaign to the Vermont State House of Representatives. Dylan represents exactly what we need in an elected official: a person who listens, who hears and who acts on behalf of the people he or she represents. For these reasons, and many others, I will be voting to reelect Dylan on November 6.

I have met Dylan numerous times throughout our community of Essex Jct., and I am impressed by his commitment to transparency – something sorely lacking in many elected officials. For Dylan, communication is a two-way street. Be it Town Meeting Day, his regular forums, or just in passing at On Tap Trivia Night, Dylan is willing and able to communicate with those he represents. In addition to holding regular forums and attending community meetings and gatherings, he shares updates on Front Porch Forum, in The Essex Reporter and on Twitter and Facebook. Dylan’s presence and approachability are a vital connection between our community and the state legislature and serve to keep us informed as to how state and national issues impact Essex Jct. He listens to his neighbors, he learns from us, and he brings our concerns to Montpelier. This is what we need – and what we should expect – in our elected leaders.

More than ever, local elections matter. We need representatives like Dylan as our voice in Montpelier. By re-electing Dylan Giambatista, we can count on another term of open communication and transparency and fair and equal representation of the needs of our community. But regardless of whom you support, please do not miss the opportunity to make your count.

Nathan R. Tykocki Essex Jct. No good choice for lt. governor The choice for Vermont’s lieutenant governor between Rep. Don Turner and David Zuckerman is no choice at all. Both want the revenues from state-sponsored commercialization of marijuana. I applauded the bills for decriminalization and medical marijuana. But as a father of a child whose life was dramatically derailed by mental illness, I can tell you that high potency cannabis was a determining factor. Although many scientifically peer reviewed studies, like that out of Kings College of London, have shown links between high potency cannabis and mental illness, the Vermont Legislature chooses to ignores its findings. Brave advocates from momsstrong. org, a group lobbying against cannabis commercialization, tried in vain to present evidence of its dangers to Gov. Scott, that now plague their communities in Colorado. A Vermont doctor of pathology, who has run a gauntlet of smear campaigns, has relentlessly tried to educate the Vermont legislature on the link between cannabis and mental illness but her evidence has fallen on deaf ears.

You see, the Vermont Legislature is willing to sacrifice an “acceptable” amount of young adult’s minds to find a new, critically needed revenue stream. When a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness confronted our lieutenant governor regarding marijuana commercialization, she was told in so many words, "Just tell me how much money is required to help the potential marijuana induce psychosis victims, and we’ll set aside the funds from the tax revenues of the commercial sales.”

Rep. Turner’s view is driven by the overwhelming support commercialization has in the

Vermont Legislature, even though he was originally opposed. He agreed with my postulation that untold permanent mental illness will result from commercialization therefore the tax revenue is vital. It needs to pay for social services, police, food stamps, Section 8 housing and homeless shelters for the ones permanently affected.

This letter is an attempt to reach the parents in our community. Director Michael DeLeon has produced a movie titled “Marijuana X” that I urge all concerned, pro and against, to view on YouTube. Our medical professionals have started presenting the evidence-based facts of this new drug to high school audiences throughout Vermont and the workable techniques that other countries have used to safeguard their loved ones from exploitation. Don’t expect Vermont lawmakers to protect the vulnerable few. Find out now what I wish I knew back then. An ounce of prevention is worth a lifetime of cure.

Ron Coppola Essex Turner is best choice for lt. governor The November 6 election approaches fast.

Vermonters have an important decision to make when they vote for lieutenant governor. History tells us how easy it is to vote for the incumbent or to vote the “party line.” I want to urge you to vote for the best man for the job at this critical time in Vermont’s history, Don Turner Jr. I grew up in Milton. I’ve known Don my entire life. I’ve witnessed his long list of successes.

Each were the result of hard work, talent and persistence, but most importantly caring for others and always seeking solutions to problems that were effective and frugal.

In Don’s role as fire and rescue chief, he excelled at molding and leading two critical town departments, keeping the rosters full of talented volunteers ready to provide community emergency services 24/7 and did so in a budget-conscious fashion. Lives were saved under his leadership.

Don built a strong team and has accomplished in one year as Milton town manager a very long list of critical tasks and projects which for many years had only been goals. He is a problem solver with a unique skill set that finds solutions where others can’t and does so always remembering his duty to serve the taxpayer. He so fully respects where the funds come from in our municipality and spends them wisely.

He worked tirelessly and rose to leadership during his 13 years in the state legislature. Vermont truly needs his continued service to the state. Please vote for Don Turner Jr. He is the best choice.

John Bartlett Milton John Bartlett is the human resources director for the town of Milton.

Assistant judge, probate judge, side judge I have encountered many voters who seem confused about the difference between an assistant judge and a probate judge. I would like to help clarify the differences between the two judgeships, so that Chittenden County voters can make an educated and informed choice in the upcoming general election on November 6.

A probate judge is required to have a law degree (not a requirement for assistant judge), and deals with “matters of law” including decisions regarding adoptions, guardianships, estates and trusts. An assistant judge, commonly called a side judge, deals only in “matters of fact.”

In hearing a case where there is no jury (often family court cases), there are two assistant judges sitting on either side of the presiding judge to represent the citizens, (thus the term side judge). Together, the three judges decide on the facts of the case, determining whether to rule for the plaintiff or the defendant. The resulting decision is considered to be “a matter of fact” and must be agreed upon by at least two of the three judges. The presiding judge then takes this “matter of fact” and applies it to the law when coming up with his or her decision.

Assistant judges also have administrative duties – setting the yearly county budget to keep county properties running effectively and efficiently. These include the sheriff ’s office, the probate court and the civil court. Assistant judges are also responsible for hiring the county clerk, the sheriff ’s secretary and the sheriff ’s bookkeeper.

I hope I have cleared the air regarding the differences between probate judge and assistant judge (side judge), and defined for the voter the duties of the assistant judge, a position I have been honored to hold for the past eight years.

Connie Cain Ramsey

** The final deadline for candidate letters is Friday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Letters must be emailed to news@essexreporter.com and verbally confirmed by calling 559-0709. **

OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM JuNE SELBY

MARGARET DuCLoS ESSEX – Margaret T. Duclos, 66, of Lilac Lane in Essex died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at the McClure Miller VNA Respite House following a six-year battle with cancer.

She was born Jan. 15, 1952 in Highland, N.Y., the daughter of Margaret Ferrendino and the late Michael P. Anzelone.

She graduated valedictorian of her Highland High School class in 1970. She received a B.S. in secondary education from SUNY New Paltz in 1974. She was married to Glendon Duclos

UNDERHILL – June Elizabeth (Leavens) Selby from Underhill passed away Oct. 8, 2018.

June was 82 years young. She was born in 1936 in Newport to Reginald Leavens and Doris Leavens. June had a career of over 50 years as a hairdresser and enjoyed antiquing, attending craft shows, knitting, dancing to country music at The Cobweb, sewing and watching a variety of birds visit her bird feeders.

June was a caring and loving wife to her husband of over 59 years, Orry Selby, and

a loving mother to her children David Selby, Lisa Gokey and her husband, Scott Gokey.

June leaves behind her mother Doris Leavens; her brothers Jim Leavens and his husband, Eric Perkins; Bill Leavens and his girlfriend, Gloria; and her sister, Sherry Rangel, and her husband, Uvaldo Rangel. June also leaves behind her grandchildren Amy Barup, Nicole Belanus, Rusty Belanus, Stacey Payne and Darren Gokey along with 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. June is predeceased by her father, Reginald Leavens.

June was placed at Green

Mountain Nursing Home in mid-June due to a broken shoulder. Her husband, Orry Selby, was by her side every day. Our family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Green Mountain Nursing Home for the care they provided to our Nana, June.

There will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in June’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association in Williston (alz.org/vermont/ donate). The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www. awrfh.com.

on April 24, 1982. Margaret was employed by IBM for 30 years.

After retirement, she spent a great deal of her time volunteering at local organizations, mainly with the American Lung Association.

Margaret loved in and around the house. She was as comfortable with a compound miter saw as she was with a crochet hook. Many family members stay warm in the winter using Afghans that she created.

A couple of her woodworking projects are in use at the Lung Association.

She is survived by her

husband, Glendon G. Duclos, of Essex; a daughter, Christine Baker, of Milton; her mother, Margaret Anzelone, of Highland, N.Y.; two sisters, Michael and Maria Quackenbush of Hyde Park, N.Y.; and James and Constance Rosa of New Paltz, N.Y. and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the oncology group at the UVM Medical Center. She was able to tolerate the treatments well and in some cases carry on with some of her volunteer work during that time. We also want to thank the VNA and Re-

spite House for their support and care over the last couple of months.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted in the spring. In lieu of flowers and Mass cards, donations may be made to The American Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Ln., Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495. Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral Home, Essex Jct. To send online condolences to her family please visit www. readyfuneral.com.

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341. James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent.

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

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Jesse Mark, lead pastor.

Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@ gmail.com ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., www.essexalliance.org.

ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION - UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes, Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Josh Simon. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Faith Formation meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. & High School Youth Groups on Sundays. Heavenly Food Pantry – second Monday, 5:30-7:30pm; fourth Thursday, 2-6pm, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday.

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

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you!

HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org.

MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road. 899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf. org.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m.

Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.com.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex.

878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

arChive phoTo By oliver parini

Halloween arrives in Essex Jct. a week early with two great events: the Halloween Celebration at the CV Expo and the Pumpkin Lobotomy carving party at Essex Middle School. Both are free, family friendly events based on the spookiest of holidays! See the listings for Wednesday, Oct. 24 for details.

18 Thursday Brownell liBrary Closed from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for sTaff inserviCe food shelf

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

Building BrighT fuTures presChool playgroup

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

seaTed yoga

10:30 - 11 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Led by dedicated member and volunteer, Sandi McGowan, this exercise class is open to all seniors. Class is free for EASC members, $2/session for non-members.

senior CenTer Book CluB

6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. A delicious and informative evening of apples with your local orchard. Learn about over 20 apple varieties grown right here in Essex by Chapin Orchard. Apple, cider and donut samples will be served!

mounT mansfield sCale modelers

6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library, Essex Jct. An informal gathering of scale model enthusiasts and model builders. Show off projects, discuss modeling tips and techniques and gain inspiration from fellow modelers. Call 879-0765 after 6 p.m. for more information.

modern wesTern sTyle square danCe

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

19 friday all ewsd sChools Closed Champlain valley quilT show

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

This month's book is "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

by Mark Haddon. New members welcome!

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Come see fabulous quilts, demos, vendors, crafts and more. $8 per day, children under 12 are free.

seaTed Tai Chi

BaBy Time

12:30 - 2:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct. Tai chi is a martial art that combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and stretching. Led by Billie Hall and sponsored by Age Well; free to area seniors.

mexiCan Train dominoes

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

Newcomers welcomed!

Teen CenTer

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

Chapin orChard: apple Talk

9:30 - 10 a.m., Brownell Library. Meet other families, read a board book, learn some sign language and play.

TeCh Jam

10 a.m. - 6 p.m, Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Vermont’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies gather under one roof at this rockin’ career and tech expo.

Find out about colleges and training programs, and meet dozens of local companies.

Visit techjamvt.com for complete details. Free.

presChool yoga 10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Best for children 2 - 5 years old. No registration required.

musiCal sTory Time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with

books, songs and instruments. All ages.

mah Jongg

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

Non-members pay $1/ visit. Newcomers are always welcomed!

kniTTing and CroCheTing

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

sTeam fridays

free praCTiCe saT TesT

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main St., Colchester.

Scores will be provided after the test by Princeton Review. For more information, or to sign up, call Brownell Library at 878-6956. You can also sign up online at https://colchestervt. gov/241/Young-Adult.

amnesTy inTernaTional meeTing

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

10 a.m. - noon, Brownell Library. Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people – no matter who they are or where they are. All are welcome from any city or town.

essex eaTs ouT

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

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

5:30 - 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, St. James Place, Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! If you need a ride, please let us know with an email to essexeatsout@gmail.com.

wing nighT

5:30 - 7 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.

arT show

6 - 8 p.m., Hair Vibes Vermont Laser and Electrology, 118 Railroad St., Essex Jct. Come see new paintings and glass sculptures by local artist Mary Beth Morriseau.

Park on the street or behind the location.

spooky movie

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Free popcorn and drinks.

The movie will be Walt Disney Pictures "Hocus Pocus," with a PG rating.

BarefooT in The park

7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. Visit essexplayers. com for a synopsis and to purchase tickets. $18, adults; $16, seniors and children.

20 saTurday Champlain valley quilT show

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 19 for complete details.)

food shelf

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 18 for details.)

weekend sTory Time

Trunk or TreaT

3 - 5 p.m., Founders Memorial School parking lot, 33 Founders Rd., Essex Jct. Come enjoy this safe trick or treating event with games, cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt. A $5 donation per child is suggested and also gets one ticket to win giant Aragog (a spider from the Harry Potter series).

Hosted by the Girl Scouts of America. Kids fifth grade and under.

BarefooT in The park

7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 19 for details.)

21 sunday Champlain valley quilT show

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 19 for complete details.)

BarefooT in The park

2 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 19 for details.)

22 monday mah Jongg

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

Non-members pay $1/ visit. Newcomers are always welcomed!

sTory Time wiTh deB

calendar local meeTingS monday, ocToBer 22 Noon, Town economic development commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

TueSday, ocToBer 23 6:30 p.m., village Trustees meeting, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

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

Tech help wiTh clif

Noon, Brownell Library.

Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new gadget or gizmo and Clif will sit with you to help you learn its ways. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance; call 878-6955.

Bridge/hand and fooT card gameS

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Join friends in either of these fun card games.

Tween cenTer

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

Free.

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

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

23 TueSday Toddler STory Time

9:10 - 9:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for toddlers with an adult.

Building BrighT fuTureS preSchool playgroup

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

Board gameS

2:30 - 4 p.m., Brownell LIbrary. Play board games with your friends or family. Games: Dragon Strike, Chess, Catan and others. For all ages.

yoga wiTh Jonah

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

Donations welcome, but not required.

food Shelf

6 - 7:30 p.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

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

24 wedneSday preSchool STory Time

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

Tech Time

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

Senior luncheon

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct.

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Come enjoy soup, sandwiches and dessert. $2, members; $4, non-members.

coffee chaT wiTh evan

Tech help wiTh clif

9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Quality Bake Shop, 91 Pearl St., Essex Jct. This is an opportunity for anyone in the community to meet Unified Municipal Manager Evan Teich in a casual setting, and let him know of any questions, concerns, or ideas that you might have.

preSchool STory Time

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

SeaTed Tai chi

12:30 - 2:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 18 for details.)

Bingo

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

Reservation required.

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

larp

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

read To daiSy

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

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

halloween celeBraTion

5 - 6:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Come in costume for a safe night to remember with friends and family. We’ll have treats, games, crafts, prizes, and fun for everyone including an appearance

by Officer McGruff! For kids in preschool through grade 4; free.

Pearl St., Essex Jct. Get a jump on your holiday shopping! $8 admission; visit VTCrafts.com for more information.

underSTanding medicare

eSSex eaTS ouT

5:30 - 7 p.m., Maple Street Park. Get answers to many of your Medicare questions, helping you to make the right decision for yourself.

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7 p.m., Essex High School, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. This concert will feature the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Kaleidoscope and Pitch Pipes. The music will include a large variety of vocal styles.

No admission; all are welcome to attend.

25 ThurSday food Shelf

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 18 for details.)

Building BrighT fuTureS preSchool playgroup

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 18 for complete details.)

SeaTed yoga

10:30 - 11 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

new canaSTa

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

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SeaTed Tai chi

12:30 - 2:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct.

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

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

evening Book diScuSSion

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. This month's book is "The Underground Railroad"

by Colson Whitehead.

26 friday emS orcheSTra aT fmS

8:15 - 9:30 a.m., Founders Memorial School, 33 Founders Rd., Essex Jct.

muSic wiTh raph

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

muSical STory Time

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

crafT and anTique Show

Noon - 6 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105

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3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Create and explore with science, technology, engineering, art and math.

5:30 - 7 p.m., Essex Center United Methodist Church, 119 Center Rd., Essex Jct.

Saturday, October 20th 9:00 - 11:00 am Essex Grange Hall 118 Center Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Let Our Candidates Serve You! FREE Pancake Breakfast Come out to start your Saturday with a hearty breakfast and Meet some Terrific People Running for Office!

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pumpkin loBoTomy

6 - 8 p.m., Essex Middle School, 60 Founders Rd., Essex Jct. Let's light up the lawn with a giant jack-olantern display! Bring your pumpkins for this great family night of pumpkin carving with prizes for the funniest, most creative and scariest. Free; families of all ages.

dungeonS & dragonS

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library.

Embark upon imaginary adventures. Dungeon Master serves as this role playing game’s referee and storyteller.

For grades 6 and up.

BarefooT in The park

7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 19 for details.)

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9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct.

food Shelf

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

weekend STory Time

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

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

halloween STory Time

10:30 - 11 a.m., Brownell Library. Come dressed up in your costume, listen to some spooky stories, do a craft and join the parade through the library.

For all ages.

cemeTery walk

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Free Library. Meet at the library and join local historian Laurie Jordan for a walk in the Essex Common Burial Grounds.

She will take you back in time with stories of the Essex settlers, veterans, and ancestors who are remembered there. Find out the meanings of some of the graveside etchings and history of cemeteries.

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7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct.

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9:24 a.m., Theft on Prospect St. 10:15 a.m., Theft on Main St. 10:38 a.m., Theft on Grove St. 11;03 a.m., Property damage on Maple St./Railroad St. 12:34 p.m., Littering on Center Rd. 1:46 p.m., Theft on West St. 2:12 p.m., Trespassing on Pearl St. 2:26 p.m., Animal noise on Locust Ln. 4:17 p.m., Vandalism on Sand Hill Rd.

WednesdAy, oCtober 10

10:58 a.m., Suspicious event on Jericho Rd. 12:53 p.m., Accident with property damage on Kellogg Rd. 4:18 p.m., Assault on Seneca Ave. 5:47 p.m., Found/lost property on William St./Villa Dr. 6:38 p.m., Theft on Pearl St. 7:22 p.m., Assault on Prescott St. 10:28 p.m., Noise on Railroad Ave./Lincoln Pl.

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7:24 a.m., Accident with property damage on Thompson Dr. 12:47 p.m., Theft on Pearl St. 1:29 p.m., Fraud on Jericho Rd. 1:47 p.m., Theft on Colchester Rd. 2:04 p.m., Threatening on Browns River Rd. 2:43 p.m., Accident with property damage on River Rd. 4:52 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 5:31 p.m., Animal problem on Lida Dr. 6:08 p.m., Accident with property damage on Franklin St./Park St. 7:07 p.m., Accident with property damage on Upper Main St.

FridAy, oCtober 12

2:32 p.m., Suspicious event on Carmichael St. 6:06 p.m., Animal problem on Sydney Dr. 7:01 p.m., Assault on Maple St.

8:29 p.m., Suspicious event on Cherokee Ave.

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12:30 a.m., Noise on Carmichael St. 3:15 a.m., Assault on Colchester Rd. 5:58 a.m., Suspicious event on Elm St. 6:50 a.m., Noise on Park St. 10:34 a.m., Animal problem on Main St. 2:38 p.m., Vagrancy on Center Rd. 10:36 p.m., Threatening on Center Rd.

sundAy, oCtober 14

2:37 a.m., Suspicious event on Park St. 8:52 a.m., Animal problem on Mansfield Ave. 11:23 a.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Central St./ Drury Dr. 1:52 p.m, Animal problem on Rustic Dr. 2:47 p.m, Suspicious event on Pearl St. 6:05 p.m, Intoxication on Pearl St.

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Founders Memorial

Hiawatha

Founders Memorial took part in a fun run on September 28. The run was organized by the Essex Town PTO and is intended to raise funds for their annual Enrichment Grants through a healthy, energetic event for all students.

Thomas Fleming The Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 16-18: Students are welcome to shop during the school day and the fair will be open to families before and after school, and during conferences.

Hours: October 16: 7:45-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

October 17: 7:45-8 a.m., 3-4 p.m., and 5:30-7:30 p.m.

October 18: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Get a jump start on your shopping by checking out our online fair at: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/thom-

asflemingschool. Please note that any outside visitors need to bring an ID and sign in in the office before shopping.

Student Submitted Poem School Music By: Mary Moyer Inspired by: Arnold Adoff This School TAP TAP TAP

Scribble Scribble Noises from the school Flip go the pages S-C-R-E-E-C-H-I-N-G Sneakers STOMP STOMP STOMP Down the stairs Children drink from a bottle TWIST Glug glug glug Then go back to work School Music.

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On September 29, Hiawatha students took part in the Global Cardboard Challenge. Since 2012, the Global Cardboard Challenge has been sponsored by the Imagination Foundation, with over 750,000 participants from 80 countries celebrating and fostering creativity. This family event brought the school community together and gave students and families a chance to collaborate, learn, problem-solve and build something.

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Judy Peterson, president and CEO of UVM Health Network Home Health and Hospice, garners applause as she announces the name change of the Visiting Nurses Association to the UVM Health Network Home Health and Hospice. The VNA and UVM Health Network have been affiliated since January 1, but officially rebranded last week.

VNA from page 1 introduced some new, innovative programs the UVM Home Health and Hospice Center is working on at the unveiling, including a “longitudinal care” program that provides home health care to those previously ineligible for the services.

A telemonitoring program that allows physicians to follow up with patients in their homes with telephone calls and other forms of technology will be piloted soon, Brown said. Home health nurses will also be available several days a week at Hinesburg Family Medicine as part of the collaboration.

The new programs will expand home health services for the community, due to increased resources and ideas borne out of the affiliation.

“We all agree that home is the best place to heal and home is where people want to be,” Peterson said.

In addition to sharing staff and collaborating on innovative programs, the UVM Health Network will have a seat on the Home Health and Hospice board of directors and vice versa, explained Kellie Parks, the UVM Health Network Home Health and Hospice communications director.

This collaboration will help better the care the organization can provide to the community, Brumstead explained.

“We've moved to a degree of collaboration between hospital, doctors, providers, VNA, where we really come together at one table to make decisions,” Brumsted said. “We really moved from wanting to work together … to a mutually-felt imperative to work together.”

Excitement was palpable last week at the sign unveiling.

“We're just at the beginning, and the future is incredibly bright,” Brumsted said.

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Pushing to the playoffs

Hornets hovering around .500 mark With an overtime win over Burlington and a loss to CVU last week, the Hornets are bringing a 6-5-1 record into the last week of the regular season. With games against MMU and South Burlington this week, including Tuesday's Senior Night match, the girls are hoping to finish off 2018 with a winning record.

PHOTOS BY KYLE ST. PETER

ABOVE: Senior co-captain Francesca Martin makes herself impassable for an opposing Redhawk during Saturday's game. LEFT: Senior goalkeeper Yasmine Nsame elevates to the top of the crossbar to block a CVU shot on goal while defenders Natalie McMahon (5), Abigail Johnson (17) and Riley Fitzgerald (15) come in to assist. We will have more pictures from the Hornets game on our website, EssexReporter.com.

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LEFT to RIGHT: Girls cross country running team members Lizzie Martel, Hannah Brisson, Mollyanne Fay, Flynn Barcomb, Alessandra Michaelides, Emma Chadwick, Natalie Preston, Heidi Stewart, Morgan Marckres and Olivia Miller-Johnson show off their hardware after a stellar performance at the Burnt Hills Invitational in Saratoga, N.Y. Both the boys' and girls' teams placed second overall in their respective categories. Joe Gonillo has all the details from the race in his Sport Shorts column on page 12 and we have results from the MMU race below.

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Mt. Mansfield Union Oct. 12 Essex results Boys Varsity 5K 6 9 10 12 13 14 17 18 19 24 29 30 31 37 40 41 44 46 47 48 53 57 60 61 63 82 87 91 92 96

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Girls Varsity 5K 18:27.26 18:52.87 18:53.78 18:57.71 19:00.18 19:01.48 19:21.73 19:26.26 19:27.51 19:44.52 19:53.92 19:55.02 19:56.06 20:21.59 20:36.08 20:39.73 21:03.89 21:09.12 21:10.43 21:17.41 21:31.48 21:40.15 21:47.63 21:50.16 21:54.95 23:11.88 24:20.89 25:48.60 25:57.45 27:12.57

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SPORTSHORTS

By JOE GONILLO Last week of the regular season for the varsity teams. Can’t believe how the fall is flying by. Post season/playoff action begins next week. Check the Essex High School athletic website (www.ewsd.org/domain/1660) for game matchups and dates. Warned you about the hats and gloves, though there was an 80+ degree day as well.

The football team dropped their game to Rutland last week. QB Grady Corkum connected on a 29yard touchdown pass to Tom Hoffman in the fourth quarter. Turnovers plagued the Hornets in this one as Essex fell to 1-6 on the season. This week it’s the Hartford Hurricanes on Friday evening.

The JVs fell to Hartford.

Highlight included Wyatt Lamell’s 60-yard TD sprint.

They played Middlebury on Monday and will be in Rutland to end the season.

The varsity boys’ soccer team absorbed their first defeat of the season in a 2-0 loss to Rice. Elliot Lamanick

JVs won twice and pushed their undefeated streak to 12 games with wins over the Seahorses and Red Hawks.

The JV-B team is 4-4 after a 1-1 week. The gals beat CVU and fell to BFA St. Albans.

They finished up Monday in Enosburg.

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams ran well. Friday at Mills Riverside Park the boys placed second out of five teams.

Top finisher Atticus Phinney-Anderson took sixth place overall. The girls finished third of four teams.

Top finisher Jess Eustis took 17th place.

Saturday in the Burnt Hills Invitational in Saratoga, N.Y. Essex Ran in the Large School Races.

The gals ran second of 18.

Their top three runners were Natalie Preston - 11th place, 18:56; Lizzie Martell 18th place, 19:17; and Emma Chadwick - 22nd place, 19:25.

The boys were also second of 24 teams losing only to nationally ranked Burnt Hills themselves. Henry Farrington got edged at the line to place third overall, and Peter Alden had a standout race (8th) in front of several of his potential college coaches. Jake Wagner was next in at 27th with sophomore Liam Mack having his best race yet right behind in 28th. Fellow sophomore Brady Martisus came in 30th while Ben Stewart placed 37th. The Hornets took down several of the big teams in New England, making them a true competitor for the New Englands.

played well for the Knights.

The Hornets responded Friday at the Senior Night game. Dom Minedeo scored the game’s line goal with under three minutes to play in their 1-0 win over Mt. Mansfield Union. The boys own a sparkling 8-1-3 record heading into the final two road games of the fall at Colchester and St. Johnsbury on Wednesday and Friday respectively. 14 Essex seniors were honored along with 10 Cougars. The JVs 6-3-2 went 1-1 coming up short vs Rice and edging MMU. They complete a nice fall season Friday. The freshmen finish an outstanding season this week. Under the guidance of now veteran coach Oli Kranichfeld the boys are 8-1 after dropping a 1-0 OT decision to CVU and a big win over South Burlington last week.

The varsity girls’ soccer team again split their two games last week winning an exciting 1-0 OT match over Burlington as Annalise Lubas banged in the goal off a wild scramble right in front of net at BHS. Gabrielle Knight had the assist while Yasmine Nsame stopped nine shots. They fell to No.1 CVU and are 6-51. They wrap up the regular season with games against MMU and SB, home (Senior Night) and away. The

Next up, the NVAC championships in Missisquoi next Saturday. Some XC notes: 1) 4,892 meters race, that’s a long distance 2) it was noted when you combine all three varsity races the girls placed second out of 57 teams, and the boys would have been second out of 70 teams. Great day in N.Y.!

The field hockey team, 10-2, went 3-0 as they got by CVU 2-1 and Mt. Abe 2-0 on goals from Cory Weimer in the first half and Maddie Reed in the second half.

The girls also shutout MMU 1-0. Sarah Coulter from Jamie Morin accounted for the score. Stellar defense by goalkeeper Kaylan Ferreira and her backs, who played great all week. They complete the regular season over the week as they played at Colchester on Tuesday and vs Middlebury on Thursday for Senior Night.

The JVs, 8-1-3, won twice; 2-0 over Mt. Abe and a 5-0 shutout of MMU. Any Deming and Rachel Chan scored with Lucy Renaud getting an assist vs the Eagles. In the game against the Cougars, Chan notched a hat trick and Deming and Ali Stevens also scored.

The girls’ golf team finished sixth (132) at last week’s State Championships in Middlebury at the Ralph Myhre course. Here are their scores: Ashley Stempek 110, Kate Connolly 122, Olivia Chan 132 and Isabelle Lupariello. The boy’s placed fourth (354) at Vermont Country Club. Sam Foster led the Hornets card-

ing a 79. Brennan Moreau shot 80, Patrick Cooper 86, Jackson Moore 109 and Alex Simard 115.

The girls’ volleyball team had another amazing week. Sweeps over Harwood and Rice kept their records spotless. They beat the Highlanders 3-0 by scores of 25-7, 25-11, 25-13. Kayla Boutin led the team in service aces, Jessie Rose and Lizzie Goodrich tied for the most kills and Jazmin Munson had the most blocks. Valerie Bessette played extremely well on defense; she had the most digs and was second in service aces. They clocked Rice 3-0 with scores of 25-4, 25-21, 25-15 as Rachel Yandow led the team with six service aces, Jessie Rose had the most kills and Jazmin Munson led the hornet defense at the net with very strong blocking.

The highlight of their week had to be the R.I. tourney. The girls had a very strong start in the first match. Maddie Folsom served seven in a row to give the Hornets an early lead against a talented Lincoln, R.I. team. The game went back and forth, and EHS held on to win the match by one point. Their match vs North Kingston was very competitive and well played despite losing the second set 26-28. EHS lost both sets to Needham in the third match. In the last match the Hornets were down 23-15 and they fought their way back with scrappy court play, a huge serving run by Rachel Yandow and excel-

lent defense by Kathryn Deibler. The girls ended up losing the set 23-25 but they played exceptionally well all day. Maddie Folsom led the team in service aces, Lizzie Goodrich and Jessie Rose had the most kills and Jazmin Munson led in blocking. At 11-0 now they host Randolph and St. J this week.

The boys are 6-3 with three results looming. BHS and SB last week and endof-season game at Lyndon Institute on Thursday. Spent Saturday night in Barre at Rock-Toberfest. Great bands and music.

Sox beat the Yanks in the ALDS. Astros dropped the Indians to set up a great matchup in the AL. LA defeated Atlanta while the Brewers clocked the Rockies in the NL. Hey, did the Jags actually beat the Pats this fall because the Cowboys just destroyed them Sunday!

Happy Birthday to Sandy Moore, Gene Nelson, Joanne Stygles, Rachel Seavers, PJ Neverett, Sarah Sherman, Jared Vaughn, Lynn Prentice Holcomb, Michelle Cioffi, Anez Poulin and anniversary wishes to Alyssa and Josh Jacobs, Sorry to hear about the passing of former neighbor Diane Higgins. Condolences to husband Rich, sons Shane, Chad, Zach and daughter Mindy. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the American Lung Association through www.lung. org. Goto the donate tab and click on “Memorial Gift.”`

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Any other time, the yellow might fly and Kurt would be declared the winner instead of running out of gas on the final lap. We’ll keep lobbying to take the judgement out of it — throw the yellow and keep restarting as many times as it takes.

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Six drivers will be battling to advance into the Round of 8 at Kansas Speedway. Kurt Busch, who led the most laps at Talladega but finished 14th, is 30 points to the good ahead of ninth-place Brad Keselowski, who is 18 points behind bubble boy Martin Truex Jr., with Clint Bowyer sandwiched in between.

Ryan Blaney is 22 points behind Truex, followed by Kyle Larson, 26 points from the cut line.

The Truex slide continues as the life of the defending championship team begins to flicker. The No. 78 Toyota has five races left in its history before it shuts down forever. At least Truex is talking a tough game. “I think that’s a good place (Kansas) for us even if we had to win,” he said. “I am not saying we’re going to go there and win. But anytime we can go to any of those tracks, I feel like we have a shot. It’s racing.”

NBC Sports has been making a big deal of Jimmie Johnson’s streak of winning at least one race every season since 2002. The No. 48 Chevy is crumbling. Crew chief Chad Knaus and Johnson will separate in 2019. “It’s important to try to win this season,” Johnson said. “You guys rely on stats way more than what I do. But, yeah, contrary to what people believe, we go to the race track to win every week.

That is kind of the goal.”

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Stepping outdoors and picking a freshly grown vegetable is a joy for many homeowners who like to garden.

Growing vegetables at home offers many benefits. In addition to providing a worthwhile hobby that can increase your physical activity, having control over your own produce can reduce exposure to a number of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This translates into foods that are healthier for the body and the environment.

Gardens also can help the average person save money on often costly produce, all the while reducing

gardeners’ carbon footprints.

Waiting to reap the rewards of a harvest can try the patience of those accustomed to satisfying their needs on a moment’s notice.

This is especially true for young gardeners who have grown up in a society that increasingly provides immediate gratification.

While tomatoes, peppers and watermelons require long growing seasons, many other fruits and vegetables grow much faster. This offers plenty of bounty in a short time for those who may have gotten a later start on their gardens or simply don’t have the patience

to wait on the more time-consuming growers.

• Arugula: Some people call arugula “rocket” because of just how quickly it grows. The green has been growing in popularity as a salad starter or vegetable side dish. Simply cut the leaves when they are large enough and as needed for recipes. Other fast-growing greens include kale, chard mustard greens and watercress.

• Radishes: Radishes are typically ready for harvest about one month after planting, making them among the fastest-growing vegetables around.

• Snap beans: Beans can be steamed, added to salads or eaten raw with dips. They’re often a summer staple. Some of the fastest producers are ready to harvest in about 50 days.

• Turnips: Both the roots and the leaves of turnips can be eaten, and this old-fashioned vegetable makes a great addition to soups and stews. Because the plants tend to be tolerant across many gardening zones, they’re handy and easyto-grow even as the weather cools.

• Squash: Don’t mistake the squash in the garden for cucum-

ber. Both look similar but green squash, or zucchini, can be much more versatile. Zucchini can be grilled, baked, sautéed, stuffed, fried, and even turned into noodles.

• Green onions: To add fresh flavor to foods, green onions (scallions) grow much more quickly than it takes onion bulbs to mature.

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A number of things make autumn a prime gardening season. The cooler days of fall enable gardeners to spend ample time outdoors without the threat of blazing heat.

In addition, soil harbors a lot of residual warmth in autumn. Also, the colder temperatures haven’t yet arrived in autumn, nor have the leaves completely fallen, making fall a prime time to assess what’s already in the landscape, what needs pruning back and where to address planting for next year.

Gardening enthusiasts can focus their attention on these areas this fall.

• Pamper perennials. As annuals and perennials start to fall back, mark the spots where perennials are located so they can be easily identified later on. This way, when planning spots for spring bulbs or other spring layouts for next year, perennials won’t be overlooked or covered over.

• Prune shrubs. Look at shrubs and trees and cut out dead or diseased wood.

• Clean up borders. Weed and tidy up borders and lawn edging.

• Install pavers or rock wall. Embrace the cooler temperatures to work on labor-intensive projects, such as putting in a garden

bed, retaining wall or walkway.

• Remove spent summer veggies. Take out vegetable garden plants that have already bloomed and borne fruit. Tidy up vegetable gardens and start to sow cooler weather plants, such as onions, garlic, beans, and sweet peas.

• Rake and compost. Rake the leaves and gather grass clippings to add to the compost pile.

• Plant spring bulbs. Get tulips and other spring bulbs ready for planting so they’ll burst with color next year.

• Dig up herbs. Relocate herbs like parsley or basil to indoor gardens. Otherwise, strip all leaves and freeze for storage during winter.

• Consider mums. Chrysanthemum plants are perennials. While they look beautiful in pots, if planted, maintained and winterized, they can bloom every fall.

• Fertilize the lawn. Fertilizing in autumn helps ensure grass will stay healthy throughout the winter.

• Add mulch and compost to the garden.

Replenish spent soil with mulch and compost so garden beds will be revitalized for spring planting.

• Prune hedges. Tidy up hedges, as they won’t be growing much more this year.

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HOMEGROWN HARVEST How to tend an indoor herb garden A home chef can even improve the flavor of store-bought or prepared foods with an herb garnish that can transform otherwise bland dishes into something you’ll want to eat again and again.

Harvesting fresh herbs is easy for homeowners who have gardens right in their backyards. However, everyone does not have a backyard, and even those that do might find their gardens threatened by changing seasons or unwanted critters. When gardens are moved indoors, the bounty of fresh ingredients continues no matter the date on the calendar.

Herb gardens are perhaps some of the easiest gardens to cultivate indoors because they don’t require large pots or much space.

The plants themselves are relatively compact, and it only takes a pinch of herbs to give a meal some extra flavor.

When growing herbs indoors, your indoor growing area must have adequate light to simulate the longer days of summer; otherwise, the plants may go dormant. It’s ideal to have a southern exposure on the herbs, with at least eight hours of sunlight per day.

If you do not live in a particularly sunny locale, consider supplementing the plants with grow lights, which will provide the full

spectrum of light the plants need to thrive.

Indoor air can become too dry for herbs, so you will need to compensate by providing humidity. While there may be added humidity in a kitchen greenhouse window, it still may not be enough to keep the plants healthy. Think about misting the plants daily to create some extra humidity, or place herb pots on top of a water-filled tray with pebbles so the evaporating water will add moisture without making the roots soggy.

Insects are another threat to indoor gardens because there is no cold weather to inhibit the hatching of insect eggs. Soil from outdoors may be more susceptible to insects that are already living in the dirt. Instead of soil from outside, use packaged soil or a nonsoil alternative that will hold moisture without the added risk of bugs. If small insects appear, use a mist of soapy water to kill the bugs without harming the plants or making the herbs unfit for eating.

Group herbs together according to their watering needs to make maintenance that much easier. New sprouts generally need more water than established plants. Prune the herbs as needed for recipes. If the herbs experience a growth spurt, trim some of the plants and freeze the herbs for later use.

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1) Preheat the oven to 400° F. Have an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan ready.

2) Pour the lemon juice into a large bowl. Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1-inch chunks. (If you're using an apple slicer like I did, cut each wedge into 3 pieces.)

Place the apple chunks in the bowl and after each addition toss them in the lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.

3) Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar to the bowl, along with the ground cloves and the pinch of salt and toss the apples to coat them in the sugar and spices.

4) Slice the blackberries in half (if they are large - if they're tiny you can skip this.)

Add the sliced blackberries to the apples and mix them in.

5) Use 1 or 2 teaspoons of the butter to grease the bottom and sides of the baking pan. Slice the remaining butter into small pieces and place them in a medium bowl.

Add the remaining sugar and the flour to the bowl. Use a pastry blender or a fork to cut the butter into the flour and to combine everything together - it is ready when the mixture looks shaggy and most of the loose flour is gathered up by the butter.

6) Pour the apples and blackberries into the prepared pan, and spread them into an even layer. Sprinkle the flour-butter-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the fruit.

Put the pan in the oven and bake it for 30-35 minutes. The apples should be soft and the crumble topping lightly browned in places.

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Vile said the outcome felt “depressing after all the hard work we had done.” She and Luck sought assurance their focus on co-locating has the boards’ support and could avoid a similar outcome.

“We really don’t want to get to March or April and all of a sudden have a bunch of questions to come up that are game-changers or stoppers,” Luck said.

Selectwoman Irene Wrenner, who was highly critical of the 2016 propos-

al, asked rec staff to provide monthly updates so the boards can share any questions as the process moves along.

She also urged the directors to keep the past in mind.

“We did not do a postmortem after the last proposal,” she said. “It’s really important that we explain and work through some of the hiccups that have been left un-dealt with as far as what happened.”

Other officials applauded the idea and its goal to improve customer service. They unanimously authorized recreation and other municipal staff

to continue exploring the move.

Asked whether he saw any downside to co-locating, Luck guessed the biggest challenge will be figuring out how to work together. He said the departments have already planned a few bonding opportunities, like a parks tour and personality assessment planned for this Wednesday. Vile, meanwhile, wasn’t too concerned.

“That’s what we do,” she said.

“We’re in the profession of being flexible to new ideas and working on the fly to make things work.”

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rate of $150. Municipal manager Evan Teich will oversee any day-to-day contact.

Teich said while there’s no cap, he plans to keep an eye on the expenses, which will be covered by each community’s budget line item for attorney services, and said he will advocate to budget for any anticipated expenses for the lawyer’s service in the next fiscal year.

If the boards continue past the study phase, Richardson could also aid in drafting language for a new

charter, answer questions during public hearings and help officials prepare for the legislative process. He said he will play an analysisdriven role by giving options to the two boards without taking sides. Officials could then seek advice from their own legal counsels for any specific questions, he said.

A new charter would need approval from both boards and voters before it heads down to Montpelier, where the House and Senate Government Operations committees would scrutinize the proposal.

Richardson said experience shows those committees are “fairly conservative” and don’t like approving untested models or those with pushback from the community, so the best way to earn approval is to ensure residents widely support the plan.

Key to securing that buy-in is explaining how the proposal will directly impact residents, he said. One key concern here will likely be how the existing communities will be represented in a single municipality; town-outside-the-village residents have frequently voiced complaints that they lack representatives whose sole charge is to represent their interests.

Richardson couldn’t think of many times when public outreach has drastically changed a proposal.

He said it has helped make tweaks in some cases, but mostly the process is useful in explaining the proposal, “so that people know the world isn’t ending.”

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