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School districts merger vote draws near Residents could see budget savings over $1 million, tax rate reduction to do so under a new law, Act 46, which was passed in the spring by the state Legislature and includes tax incentives for districts to merge. The merger committee held its first meeting back in March with two goals — to determine if a unified school district would lead to more opportunities for students and to see if it would make education more affordable moving forward. After nearly four months, the committee voted unanimously to support a unified school district, sending a plan to the Vermont Board of Education that was approved Aug. 18. A team made up of committee members then spent the next two months planning public outreach efforts to inform residents about how the merger would work and potential cost savings. Committee member Keeley Schell told

By COLIn FLAnDERS The Essex Reporter Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford residents will head to the polls Nov. 3 in a special vote on whether to merge the communities’ school districts into one unified district. During a forum held last week, Westford residents voiced concerns over high school choice and control of school property. The Oct.15 forum was hosted by the Regional Education District Committee, a group made up of 20 citizens from Essex, Essex Junction and Westford who worked on the proposal to combine the districts. The forum was one of six held in September and October to present the plan to the communities and allow residents to ask questions. If the merger is approved by voters, the communities would be the first in the state

forum attendees last week that the school budgets in the communities could be reduced by at least $1 million by consolidating. Taxpayers in the new unified district also will see a five-year tax rate reduction. Much of the budget savings would come from economies of scale — streamlining the complicated existing school board and administrative structure, sharing equipment, technology and staff, and contracting with a single provider for trash or food service. Under the unified school district, Westford students — who currently choose which Vermont high school to attend — would lose high school choice after 2020, when they would be districted to Essex High School. Westford has only one school — a K-8 elementary with 170 students. During last week’s forum, Westford resident Lise-Anne Cooledge questioned why it wouldn’t make more sense for Westford

to merge with other districts without a high school, allowing students to retain high school choice. The committee members said the choice to merge with Essex Town and Essex Junction made sense given the districts' existing relationship in the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union, close proximity and similar tax rates. Currently, 112 Westford students are attending high school, with the vast majority — 72 — enrolled at Essex High School. School choice for all students in the unified district would still be available through the state’s Act 129, which allows a certain number of students to transfer out of a school, provided there are openings available at the schools students wish to attend. Essex High School accepts 20 students

– See MErGEr on page 2a

Town office renovations behind schedule ‘We’re starting to get momentum back’ By JASOn STARR The Essex Reporter Construction surprises, both pleasant and unpleasant, have pushed back the expected completion date of the renovation of the Essex Town Offices at 81 Main St. to late January. The $1.7 million project began in June and was first expected to be completed in mid-November. The town offices are temporarily located in an unused warehouse on Allen Martin Drive until the renovations are complete. The renovations include a new roof; expanded land records vault; new heating, ventilation and air conditioning; improved disabled access in the form of a new elevator; an expanded conference room; and a new entrance for the Parks and Recreation Department. Currently, construction crews are working to finalize roof and window installation before freezing temperatures arrive, according to Essex Finance Director Doug Fisher.

A great fall?

High spirits conquered cloudy skies Friday afternoon for the 20th annual Thomas Fleming School Egg Drop. Parents and fourth-graders anxiously looked on as Principal Daniel Ryan dropped their egg packages from the second floor. “As curriculum has changed, some of the cherished units of study from the past have been discontinued, but this one we’ve been able to maintain. It’s a tradition the students, as well as the parents, look forward to,” Ryan said. Designs ranged from football helmets plastered with duct tape to wooden boxes with plastic bag parachutes, providing various levels of protection as the parcels landed (or crashed) to the pavement below. Some eggs survived the bumpy flight. Other eggs were not so lucky. Their owners were a bit shell-shocked.

“The big surprises are out of the way,” Fisher said. “It is starting to look good …” Doug Fisher, Essex finance director

above: students reach out to high-five the “dancing chicken” during the 20th annual thomas fleming school egg Drop. the chicken would bust a move for each egg that made the trip unscathed. right: Holden Poquette raises his egg in triumph after a safe landing. PHotos | CoLin fLanDers

State’s energy plan a hot topic at Essex forum Attendees call for carbon tax, guidance on wind projects

Dozens of Vermonters from the northwestern part of the state gathered at Essex High School last week to participate in the formal public hearing process to give feedback on the state’s updates to the Comprehensive Energy Plan for 2015. Among the goals of the agency overseeing the hearings, the Public Service Department, is to reduce the state’s dependence on fossil fuels with the new comprehensive plan. The state aims to have 90 percent of the state’s energy needs met by renewable power sources by the year 2050, with a goal of having 25 percent of the energy needs met by renewables in 10 years. Currently, 16 percent of the state’s energy demand is supplied by renewable sources, according to the state report. Asa Hopkins, director of energy policy and planning at the Public Service Department, spoke to the crowd of about 60 people gathered in the school’s cafeteria last week. In front of the school, signs opposing wind turbines were planted in the courtyard, flapping in the rainy and windy night. Hopkins presented highlights of the plan from a 32-slide presentation that outlined how the state planned to address issues regarding improved efficiency of existing structures, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, limiting the state’s demand for energy, finding the finances within the

state to pay for large projects, improving the availability of funds to help middle-income earners make home improvements, how the demands for land in renewables can be addressed in municipal development, the goals for transportation improvements, and the plans to transform electric power sources — which they hope to convert to 67 percent renewable by 2025. Speakers, who were given a time to comment on the record after Hopkins’ presentation was finished, but were not able to engage in a dialogue with officials, came from Fairfield, Franklin, Milton, Shelburne and Fairfax to weigh in on the 400-page plan. It was clear several people wanted further explanation, guidance within the report, or feedback from the state to direct questions. “I’ve heard a lot of apprehension, and even more than that about the wind turbines. I’m not even really sure what the facts are, with regards to that, I’m just hearing a lot of locals that are feeling that their lifestyles will be impacted by that,” said Carol Geske, who said that the state could do a lot more to educate people about wind power. “We should learn more,” she said. Jonathan Dowds of Burlington said the state plan had some good points. “Overall the goals are largely laudable,” he said, but added that it could use more prescriptions

for the average Vermonter. “It’s important that we have some things that help steer people’s decision-making,” he said. Newt Garland, of Fairfax, who introduced himself by saying “I’m a grandfather and I care about the future,” said he applauded efforts to cut back on fossil fuels, but said the plan didn’t do enough by falling short of promising a carbon tax of some kind. “I would like to see a recommendation for a carbon pollution tax. I think that’s the most effective way to get the population to reduce their fuel consumption,” he said. Several others echoed his calls for a carbon tax. Both fuel consumption and miles traveled in the state has led to a one-sixth decline over the last decade in revenues from the state gas tax, and state officials from the Agency of Transportation are studying other income streams, including a carbon tax, to pay for road maintenance and improvement, according to an Oct. 10 story by VTDigger.org. The Essex presentation was the second of five public hearings on the plan before the state’s window for submission of written comments closes on Nov. 9. To comment on the plan, visit the website established for its public review at energyplan.vt.gov. — Jess Wisloski

The recent construction of a new police station on Maple Street allowed the Essex Police Department to vacate half of the 81 Main St. building. The town repurposed $800,000 in unused funds from a $6.9 million police station construction bond to help with renovations at 81 Main St. The project is more than two months behind schedule. In removing linoleum flooring in the building, construction crews found more asbestos than they had expected, Essex Selectboard member Mike Plageman explained during Monday’s board meeting. The hazardous material was present in the glue under the surface of the floor, he said. Because it was under the surface, it did not pose a health risk for town employees, he said. “Once you disturb it, you have to deal with it,” said Plageman. Positive developments have also slowed construction. With the project under budget, the town was able to add an addition to the meeting room where the town’s boards and commissions meet. The meeting room addition was not part of the original project. The town was also able to upgrade the windows being installed to a higher energy efficiency model. “The feedback we got from voters was that the conference room needed to be bigger and needed to accommodate more people,” said Plageman. With the added work, a second construction crew has been called in. Workers are now framing the conference room addition and working on interior electrical wiring and air ducts. The new elevator is expected to arrive in November. “The big surprises are out of the way,” Fisher said. “It is starting to look good … We’re starting to get momentum back.” Town officials plan to host an open house in March.

The Essex Reporter • October 22, 2015

MERGER from page 1a

reduction. Westford could vote again on the merger in 2016; if it once more voted no, the Westford School Board would have to conduct a study and make a case to the Agency of Education on why its current system serves students better than a unified district. Westford residents would likely experience a tax increase as well, the committee said.

transferring in each year, while capping the number of transfers out at 40. If more students wish to transfer in or out of a school than spots are available, lotteries are used. Five students from Essex are currently exercising this school choice option, four of whom moved into the district while choosing to finish at their original school, according to Grant Geisler, CCSU's chief financial officer. In response to concerns that the new district might decide to close Westford Elementary and sell off other properties owned by the Westford school district, committee chairman Brendan Kinney said the merger plan stressed that no schools should be closed for the first four years unless voters agree to do so. Then, if the unified school board chose to sell a school building or property, the town or village could buy the property back for $1, unless improvements or renovations are made, in which case the town would have to compensate the unified district for the cost of the improvements.

The committee members said the choice to merge with Essex Town and Essex Junction made sense given the districts' existing relationship in the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union, close proximity and similar tax rates.

Consequences of nov. 3 vote

Voters in all three districts will be asked to vote by Australian ballot on the merger plan on Nov. 3. (See voting information sidebar.) If either Essex or Essex Junction votes no, there will be no immediate school district changes, however, each district will have to report to the Agency of Education on its reasoning, and school boards will be required to meet and discuss collaboration. If Essex and Essex Junction vote yes but Westford votes no, a regional education district would be formed by the town and the village, with residents receiving a four-year tax

In either scenario, the Agency of Education could mandate a merger in 2019, the landscape of which the committee was unsure. If all three districts voted “yes,” a unified school district would be created, beginning operation on July 1, 2017. It is set to be called the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School District. The redundant “unified union” language is required under the state’s Act 46, officials have said.

new board elections

The unified district would be governed by a 10-member school board — four members from both Essex and Essex Junction with one vote each, and two from Westford, who will each have a .5 vote. The board members will be chosen on the Nov. 3 ballot. The number of members and the weight of their votes were determined by population. The unified school board candidates are Martha Heath and Andre Roy of Westford; Essex residents Dawn HillFleury, Al Bombardier, Kim Gleason, Liz Subin, and Brendan Kinney; and Essex Junction residents Marla Durham, Diane Clemens, Erin Kennedy Knox, Daniel Tifft and Keeley Schell. A roundup of the candidates will be included in The Essex Reporter next week. As Thursday’s forum came to a close, merger committee member Linda Costello — a New York native who moved to Vermont and spent 30 years teaching at Summit Street School — said she’s always been impressed with the way Vermonters adapt. “You can’t live here if you can’t handle change, because every 15 minutes the weather changes. You have to become very unafraid of new things,” Costello said. The Essex Junction resident added that a yes vote would allow the districts to determine their own fate. “We can muddle through this, because we are people who can handle change, and it seems to me that it’s better for us to try to manage the change ourselves than have it put on us,” Costello said.

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School districts merger voting information For Village voters: Early or absentee ballots are now available for the Nov. 3 special school district election. Request your absentee ballot in person, by telephone (878-6951), or in writing from the Village Clerk’s office no later than 4:30 p.m., Nov. 2 (the day before the election). A voter or family member may apply all three ways above; other authorized person may only apply in person or in writing. you can vote your absentee ballot: • In the Village Clerk’s office (2 Lincoln St.); • Pick up your absentee ballot at the Village clerk’s office and return it to clerk’s office or to the polling place before 7 p.m. on election day (Nov. 3); • Request that a ballot be mailed to you, and return it to Village clerk’s office or to polling place before 7 p.m. on election day (Nov. 3). • If sick or disabled, request that two justices of the peace bring a ballot to you on any of the eight days preceding the day of the election or the day of election. Residents who are not yet registered have until Oct. 28 to register in order to be able to vote in the Special Election. Village voters will cast their ballots at Essex High School, Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For Town voters: Early or absentee ballots are now available for the Nov. 3 special school

district election. Request your absentee ballot in person, by telephone (879-0413), or in writing from the Town Clerk’s office no later than 4:30 p.m., Nov. 2 (the day before the election). A voter or family member may apply all three ways above; other authorized person may only apply in person or in writing. you can vote your absentee ballot: • In the Town Clerk’s office (42 Allen Martin Drive); • Pick up your absentee ballot at the Town clerk’s office and return it to clerk’s office or to the polling place before 7 p.m. on election day (Nov. 3); • Request that a ballot be mailed to you, and return it to Town clerk’s office or to polling place before 7 p.m. on election day (Nov. 3). • If sick or disabled, request that two justices of the peace bring a ballot to you on any of the eight days preceding the day of the election or the day of election. Town of Essex residents will be voting at the Essex Middle School on Founders Road on Nov. 3. The last day to register to vote is Wednesday, Oct. 28.

For Westford voters: Westford voters will cast their ballots at the Westford School between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. There will be a meeting to explain the articles on the ballot at the Westford School on Nov.

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Oct. 12-18, 2015 Monday 0626 Animal Problem on W Hillcrest Rd 0802 Citizens Dispute on Brigham Hill Rd 0821 Alarm on Pearl St 0839 Alarm on Sand Hill Rd 1043 Citizens Assist on Woods End Dr 1217 Vandalism on Upper Main St 1224 Agency Assist on Maple St 1300 Agency Assist on Sand Hill Rd 1352 Alarm on Sand Hill Rd 1406 Juvenile Problem on Brickyard Rd 1443 Suspicious Circumstance on Whitcomb 1924 Alarm on West St 2023 Citizens Assist on Browns River Rd 2040 Agency Assist on River Rd 2100 DUI on Colchester Rd

2111 Family Fight on Center Rd 2201 Welfare Check on Brickyard Rd 2305 Noise Complaint on Carmichael St 2338 Utility Problem on Railroad Ave Tuesday 0122 Arrest for Unlawful Trespass & Unlawful Mischief on South St 0253 Assisted Rescue on Gentes Rd 0405 Alarm on Old Colchester Rd 0558 Alarm on Pearl St 0725 Utility Problem on Park St 0730 Directed Patrol on Main St 0835 Juvenile Problem on Educational Dr 0837 Assault on Cascade St 1040 Family Fight on Susie Wilson Rd 1112 Found Property on Brickyard Rd 1216 Accident on Jericho Rd 1322 Theft on Center Rd

1324 Citizens Dispute on Railroad Ave 1425 Theft on Carmichael St 1512 Passing Stopped School Bus on Jericho Rd 1549 Agency Assist on Brigham Hill Rd 1549 Agency Assist on Railroad Ave 1827 Alarm on Bobolink Cir 2043 Alarm on Park St 2138 Accident on Jericho Rd 2140 DUI on I 289 2223 Accident on I 289 Wednesday 0115 Alarm on Park St 0722 Directed Patrol on Main St 0749 Vandalism on River St 0801 Suspicious on Cedar St 0814 Accident on Susie Wilson Rd 0855 Alarm on Pearl St 0903 Traffic Hazard on I 289

An Essex Junction man was arrested after Vermont State Police say he was driving 102 mph on I-89 between exits 19 and 20. Zak Longe, 33, was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and brought to the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks for processing. He was then released on Zak Longe Courtesy of citation to appear in the Franklin Vermont State Police Country Superior Court on Nov. 16.

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Thursday 0246 Alarm on Ewing Pl 0804 Animal Problem on Rustic Dr 0811 Directed Patrol on West St 0858 Agency Assist on Beech St 1104 VIN Verification on Maple St 1215 Animal Problem on Arlington St 1228 Assisted Rescue on Doon Way 1253 Juvenile Problem on Educational Dr 1405 Citizens Assist on Maple St 1436 Theft on Pearl St 1526 Agency Assist on Rosewood Ln 1612 Suspicious on Main St 1614 Found Property on School St 1618 Welfare Check on Frederick Rd 1701 Animal Problem on Rustic Dr 1716 Welfare Check on Franklin St

Jericho fire prompts safety reminders

Police beat Essex Junction man clocked at 102 mph

0921 Citizens Assist on I289 0928 911 Hang-up on Carmichael St 0953 Citizens Assist on Lincoln Terr 1242 Animal Problem on Rosewood Ln 1304 911 hang-up on Essex Way 1432 Alarm on River View Dr 1447 Agency Assist on Baker St 1504 Suspicious on New England Dr 1710 Accident on Kellogg Rd 1838 Alarm on Pearl St 2031 Welfare Check on Sienna Ln 2047 Found Property on Pearl St 2238 Motor Vehicle Complaint on I 289

Local fire departments responded to a house fire on Barber Farm Road in Jericho on Oct. 15. Flames engulfed the house as emergency crews arrived. After the fire was under control, a team of fire investigators from the Vermont State Police and Division of Fire Safety determined it to be accidental, citing flammable items which were too close to a baseboard electric heater. Safety officials remind residents to make sure all fireplaces, furnaces, heaters and chimneys be cleaned and inspected, and to remove flammable items away from heat sources.

Phone tip leads to arrest of Winooski couple

A Winooski couple was arrested in connection with a burglary on Heineburg Road in Colchester on Monday after a caller reported seeing the two looking into cars and entering a residence. Colchester police say Wayne T. Morill, 37, and Jeannie L. Morill, 33, ran when plainclothes officers approached

1832 Motor Veh Complaint on Maple St 1942 DLS on Susie Wilson Rd 2006 Suspicious on Pinecrest Dr 2107 Citizens Assist on Pinecrest Dr 2311 Welfare Check on Cascade St 2348 Alarm on Jericho Rd Friday 0359 Agency Assist on Upper Main St 0825 Suspicious on Wenonah Ave 0844 Theft on Upper Main St 0854 Agency Assist on Main St 1143 Trespassing on Educational Dr 1202 Found Property on Educational Dr 1355 Motor Veh Complaint on Essex Way 1443 Vandalism on Educational Dr 1522 Suspicious on Lincoln St 1750 Alarm on Market Pl 1757 DLS in Colchester 1852 Suspicious on Center Rd 1921 Welfare Check on Pointe Dr 2002 Animal Problem on Indian Brook Rd 2107 Theft on Essex Way 2156 Alarm on Main St 2213 911 Hang-up on Juniper Ridge Rd Saturday 0102 Suspicious on Rustic Dr 0419 Alarm on Abare Ave 1018 Alarm on Prospect St

1530 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Brickyard Rd 1637 Accident on Essex Way 1716 Citizens Assist on Susie Wilson Rd 1739 Directed Patrol on Brickyard Rd 1746 Animal Problem on Old Stage Rd 2053 Citizens Assist on Pinecrest Dr 2143 Agency Assist on Upper Main St Sunday 0033 Animal Problem on Jericho Rd 0327 Untimely on West St 0855 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd 0900 Alarm on Market Pl 0958 Traffic Hazard on Fort Parkway 1042 Accident on Center Rd 1230 Suspicious on Pearl St 1325 Welfare Check on Thasha Ln 1410 Violation on Conditions of Release on Chelsea Rd 1426 Citizens Assist on Pinecrest Dr 1448 Theft on Center Rd 1450 Alarm on Colchester Rd 1659 Intoxicated Person on Park St 1741 Welfare Check on Pearl St 1838 Suspicious on Central St 1937 Agency Assist on Maple St 1947 Alarm on Educational Dr Tickets Issued: 14 Warnings Issued: 51 Fire/EMS Calls Dispatched: 45

them after the officers saw the couple walking through a parking lot with a pillowcase and backpacks. The caller identified the Morills as the suspects after police took them into custody. The victims were then able to identify their stolen property. According to police, Wayne Morill was on escape status from the department of corrections, meaning he had fled the state’s furlough program. “I have high regard for the astute community member who called us and provided excellent information,” said Colchester Police Chief Jennifer Morrison in a press release. “Our officers did an outstanding job and demonstrated remarkable professionalism and teamwork.”

Winooski woman airlifted after crash

A Winooski woman is in serious but stable condition after crashing her vehicle on I-89 in the town of Sharon on Oct. 14. Emily Grier, 32, was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Vermont State Police say the crash remains under investigation, and alcohol is not considered to be a factor.

Transportation board holds Essex public forum on Oct. 29 The Vermont Transportation Board will hold a public forum in Essex Junction at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29. The forum is designed to engage the public in a conversation about public transportation and highway safety. Topics include bus service, the future of passenger rail, the

proliferation of car sharing, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and how the legalization of marijuana could affect highway safety. The forum is one of six the board is holding around the state, and will be held at the Essex High School cafeteria, 2 Educational Drive, Essex Junction.

Recent trends indicate that people are driving significantly less than they did a decade ago, and that their transportation priorities differ from those seen in years past. The board wants to discuss these trends with Vermonters to determine how future transportation

policy can be shaped to best meet their needs and remain both a safe and attractive place to live, work and raise a family. For those who cannot attend, comment can also be submitted via email. For more information, please visit the board’s website at http://tboard.vermont.gov.

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Why I Support the “Unified Union” Merger:

Background: Homeland Security Staff Programmer/Analyst (IBM) Masters in Administration 14 years on EHS/CTE School Board 2 years on ETSD School Board Paid for by the candidate. 26 Foster Rd., Essex Jct., VT

1. It offers potential savings. School taxes will go down 10% year 1, 8% year 2, 6% year 3, 4% year 4 and 2% year 5 2. Cost duplication will be eliminated. Essex Town School District central office closure will save $700K. 3. Longer term cost savings of $1 Million over three years 4. It expands quality education and increases school/program choice for students, families and staff.

I’m asking for your support. Please VOTE on Tuesday, November 3rd.

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The Essex Reporter • October 22, 2015

Opinion Perspective

‘Twenty Seconds’ with Tremblay

Make a difference; become a mentor By Mark Andrews In 1973, as a college sophomore, I became a mentor to a young adolescent through the “Big Brother” program; a program that linked college-aged youth with kids who had been adjudicated by the legal system in Vermont and were in need of protective services, including specialized foster care. Although there wasn’t a substantial amount of research at the time that supported the claim that mentors have a huge impact on a youth’s development, it just made sense to me that it would. Tossing the Frisbee on a nice fall day, catching frogs on the river’s bank, eating a box of Freihofer's chocolate chip cookies or simply “hanging out” was all that was required to make the experience worthwhile to my young mentee and his new “Big Brother.” I never heard how my mentee made out in the world, but for me, my journey in human services and education for the last 40 plus years started in 1973, when I experienced the power of mentoring. This early experience as a mentor proved to be one of the most meaningful in my personal and professional life, and I carried this work forward by helping to start two schoolbased mentoring programs as a superintendent over the last 11 years. Currently, Essex Town School District partners with Essex CHIPS, an organization that supports the development of youth-adult partnerships, youth leadership and civic engagement. Through this partnership, many mentor/mentee relationships have flourished including my own, as I have had the privilege to mentor two young people over the last five years.

“Opening up our hearts and making a commitment to a young person who is in need of having a caring adult in their life is one of the noblest things human beings can offer each other.” Mark Andrews, Superintendent of the Essex Town School District

Today, research from Big Brothers Big Sisters and MENTOR (The National Mentoring Partnership) shows that quality mentoring relationships can play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools they need to make responsible decisions, stay focused and engaged in school, achieve academic and personal goals and reduce or avoid risky behavior like skipping school, drug use and other negative activities. Sadly research also shows that one in three young people will not experience having a formal or an informal mentor, and will reach adulthood without this powerful asset in their life. Many notable national organizations and advocacy groups whose missions center on the health of our communities, and in particular young people, have done an outstanding job bringing attention to the importance of mentoring in an effort to connect young people with someone who really cares about them — without strings attached. Even President Obama made a point of highlighting the importance of mentoring when he was quoted as saying in 2014: “In a nation of limitless possibility, every child deserves the chance to unlock his or her potential. When young Americans have the support they need to make the most of themselves, they can achieve their dreams and strengthen our country, which has always moved forward by extending ladders of opportunity to the next generation. Every day, mentors play a vital role in this national mission by helping to broaden the horizons for our daughters and sons.” Becoming a mentor means making a difference in a young person’s life. It doesn’t require a degree, experience or a huge amount of time. Opening up our hearts and making a commitment to a young person who is in need of having a caring adult in their life is one of the noblest things human beings can offer each other. Find out how you can get involved with mentoring in your community by visiting the Mobius website: www.mobiusmentors.org. Mark Andrews is superintendent of the Essex Town School District.

Author Robert M. Tremblay kicked off his global book tour in his home state of Vermont last week, sharing his true story of surviving a terminal AIDS diagnosis with the Essex Rotary Club. His was a journey through hospice and a near death experience, and in his new book, “Twenty-Seconds: A True Account of Survival & Hope," he shares the most remarkable parts of his story. “‘Twenty-Seconds’ details the real reason I survived and continue to survive every day with barely an immune system,” Tremblay said. “It’s a testament to our magnificence as human beings.” PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Letters to the Editor A historical perspective on Paul

As an independent voter, I found the response by John Cisar to Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas’ letter very interesting (“Hanzas builds up straw man to hit Paul and Dame” Oct. 15), not so much for the issues it addressed as for those it did not. Mr. Cisar states: “It was proponents of more government who wrestled control away from you and your religion to sell it back to you in the form of a state marriage license.” Marriage as a state civil contract has existed at least since the Roman Empire over 2,000 years ago. In Europe, France was the first Christian country to regulate marriage through a state license after the French Revolution overthrowing their king – the same revolution from which Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine and James Madison drew inspiration for both the American overthrow of British rule and the Bill of Rights. Included in the American rebellion was a disowning of the Anglican Church in England as a state entity controlling people’s religious choices. Rebellion against state sponsored religious control by the Anglican Church led to the establishment clause prohibiting a state religion written into the American Constitution. One of the aspects of American marriage that is never discussed is the difference between a civil marriage ceremony by a state licensed justice of the peace and a religious/ church marriage. They are two completely separate things. In France, a couple is first married in a state registry office, then proceeds to a church to be married, if they so choose.

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There is no confusion between a civil ceremony and a church marriage. As someone who worked in ministry for seven years in the Catholic Church, I have been very aware of this difference. No one, not even a baptized member of a church, is automatically entitled to a church marriage unless that person is in good standing under church regulations. That includes members of all major Protestant congregations. All major churches and religions ask for adherence to some basic beliefs and practices before a member can have a religious ceremony. A civil marriage, defined as a secular contract in a democracy, may or may not be a right. A covenant marriage in a church is a privilege. There are strong arguments that even a civil marriage is a privilege, not a right. But mixing the two in discussing LGBT issues is mixing apples and oranges. As to Libertarian arguments about the intrusion of government, the best place to read all the great arguments about this issue is in the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers, which were written by our American founders over 200 years ago. The issues and arguments have not changed, and Hamilton, Madison and their fellow revolutionaries did a much more profound job of debating issues than candidates of either political party are doing right now. These two sets of documents are basic American constitutional history. Perhaps voters who favor Sen. Rand Paul and his followers should take the time to read them both. Knowing a little history is part of being informed voter.

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Hanzas hypocritical with attacks

It’s no wonder there are so few good people in politics these days. After reading a recent piece by Democratic legislator Sarah Copeland-Hanzas (Keep Rand Paul’s politics out of Vermont” Oct. 1) it becomes clear. I appreciate the fact that a number of publications chose to print a response because it shows exactly what we can expect from Democrats who are currently in control of Vermont’s government. Hanzas sought to slander a colleague by citing a number of non-binding “resolution” votes. These highly partisan resolutions have become common under Speaker Shap Smith’s leadership and are nothing more than political traps that the majority sets on divisive issues, so that any time someone in the minority begins to argue legitimate policy differences, the public’s attention can be diverted away from the matters facing Vermonters, and instead placed on roll call votes that divide along party lines. Aside from being downright slimy, I found the Hanzas’ piece to be extremely hypocritical on at least two points. First Hanzas draws attention to a single missed vote (one of three for Essex Rep. Paul Dame, who also had a child born in the middle of the session) while she herself missed over 47 votes in the previous biennium. Secondly, Hanzas tries to attack her target by suggesting that a particular tax cut hurts working families. Regardless of whether you support him or not, the fact is that Sen. Rand Paul’s plan would eliminate the (federal) income tax burden for every Vermont family of four making less than $50,000. Contrast this to Hanzas’ own votes to raise taxes on the middle class by eliminating the mortgage interest deduction for households making less than $90,000. No wonder Hanzas disagrees with Sen. Paul’s tax plan. It would mean Vermonters making under $60,000 would pay more in Vermont income tax than they do in federal income tax! What

an embarrassment that would be! I haven’t made up my mind yet about whom I will support in the presidential primary. But it’s very telling that Sen. Paul is seen as such a threat to the Democratic establishment that he is being targeted so early, and with very little substance behind the attacks. Vermont Democrats are beginning to take on the “gotcha” tactics we expect from Washington, but are uncomfortable with in Vermont. The kind of tactics that Hanzas is using is what we need to keep out of Vermont — not income tax reductions for the middle class.

Pat Leibrecht Colchester

Donovan fit for statewide service

I am excited that T.J. Donovan is running for Vermont Attorney General. T.J. has the energy and experience to serve Vermonters well. His work as Chittenden County’s State’s Attorney sets a new standard for excellence. T.J. does not back away from a challenge. When he sees a problem, he works with community partners to make a difference. T.J. was one of the first state prosecutors to identify mental health and addiction issues as the primary factors driving crime. Rather than criticize those who suffer, he worked to build a more just and equitable criminal justice system. T.J. developed innovative programs that sort Vermont’s worst offenders from those who can and should be helped. Today, his programs are regarded as national models. T.J. Donovan stands for fairness in a time when we need it most. I look forward to helping this gifted public servant bring his record of results statewide.

Dylan Giambatista Essex Junction

The Essex Reporter • October 22, 2015

New Community Justice Center director brings wealth of experience By Colin Flanders The Essex Reporter

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

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

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

Wedding Announcements

Corbiere - Gaworecki wedding Jennifer Lynne Corbiere, daughter of John and Linda Corbiere of Swanton, and David Michael Gaworecki, son of John and Diane Gaworecki of Essex Junction, were married on Sept. 5, 2015. The ceremony was held at St. Pius X Church in Essex, with Fr. Charles Ranges as the officiant. Amber Bushey Gaworecki, sister-in-law of the bride, was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Abby Lagrow, Shayla Culver, Kris Godin and Ellie Godin. Donagha Lussier was the flower girl. Mark Gaworecki, brother of the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Ben Rocheleau, Bill Lunderville, Matt Canon and George Ramia. Emmett Gaworecki was the ring bearer. The bride wore a dress by Maggie Sottero. As a special addition to the dress, the bride wore her mother's veil. The bride graduated from Champlain College, and is employed by New York Life. The groom graduated from Saint Michael's College, and is employed by People's United Bank. After the wedding, the couple took a short trip to Washington D.C. In the spring of 2016, they will be taking their official honeymoon, a western Jennifer Lynne Caribbean cruise. The Corbiere and David couple resides in Essex Michael Gaworecki Junction.

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Thomas - Runne wedding Jacqueline Lamarre Thomas, daughter of William and Diane Thomas of Mechanicsville, Va., married Adam James Runne, son of Ralph and LeeAnne Runne of Essex, on Oct.18 at The Mill at Fine Creek in Powhatan, Va. Jacqueline is a graduate of Essex High School and the University of Vermont, where she received a bachelor of arts degree in history. She works in Student Financial Services at South University in Richmond, Va. Adam also graduated from Essex High School and the University of Vermont, where he received a bachelor of science degree in natural resources planning. He works as a department manager for Lowes in Richmond, Va. Adam and Jacqueline met as high school students when they started a new job on the same day. They dated for six years before becoming engaged last September on historic Monument Avenue in Richmond. They just purchased their first home in North Chesterfield, Va.

Adam James Runne and Jacqueline Lamarre Thomas

echoed Evans' praise of the former director. “Kate Brayton did a fabulous job developing the center from 2011 to 2015 and she left some sizable shoes to fill, but I have tremendous confidence Jill is up to the task and will do very well,” LaRose said. “I'm excited about joining the team and growing it,” Evans said. While Evans currently lives in Burlington, she said her 23-year-old son recently purchased a home in Essex. “At some point I might end up there,” Evans said with a laugh. “It's a great area, so you never know.” This article first ran in the Oct. 15 issue of The Essex Reporter with the wrong photo.

Jill Evans is the new director of the Community Justice Center in Essex. Courtesy photo

Birth

Amelia Frances Lutz was born on May 18, 2015 to Ronnell and Andrew Lutz at University of Vermont Medical Center. Amelia’s grandparents are Ronald and Mariette Rice of Essex and Michael and Mari Lutz of Pittsford, N.Y.

Adventure Thursdays set for Middle Schoolers

Essex Junction Recreation and Parks has announced a new opportunity for middle school students—Adventure Thursdays. Each Thursday from Oct. 29 through Nov. 19, The rec department is offering a fun recreational opportunity. The trips will depart from 75 Maple St. at 3:15 p.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. The fee is $15 per week and includes transportation to and from the rec department, admission, and supervision by rec staff. The first four trips being offered are to Gonzo's on Oct. 29, to play sports simulators including snowboarding, zombie dodgeball and carnival games. The next week, Nov. 5, is at Metro Rock, for bouldering and climbing. On Nov.12, middle schoolers will take to the roads at Essex Speedway, for unlimited go kart riding. And, on Nov. 19, it will be unlimited bowling and one game of laser tag at Spare Time. Space is limited to the first 17 kids to enroll in each trip. Students need to sign up in advance to reserve a spot and can do so at www.ejrp. org, by calling 878-1375, or by stopping in the office. More information can be found at http://www.ejrp.org/adventure-thursdays.html.

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Essex Area Religious Directory

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- (Fundamental-independent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH- Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, 8787107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30 a.m. www.cmcvermont.org. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction - All Welcome! Sacrament Meeting - Sundays at 10 a.m. Come learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s awesome! Family History Center - Sundays 1 - 3 p.m., Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. Come find your ancestry! The FHC has website resources (such as www. familysearch.org), including free access to ancestry.com, microfiche and microfilm readers, and a staff of capable genealogists. For more info, call 802-879-9142, email essexwardvt@gmail.com, or check out www.mormon.org. DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www. daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail.com Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney. ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. Service at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 878-8304. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION, UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org ; Email: welcome@ fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Associate Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School meets weekly at 10:15 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, Sundays 11:30 -1 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, Sundays 5 - 7 p.m. 5th/6th Grade Youth Group, 1st Sunday of the month 11:30 - 1 p.m. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 2 - 6 p.m., except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Music includes Senior Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction. 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule, Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00am - St. Lawrence, 11:00am - Holy Family, 7:30pm - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page http://www.hfslvt.org.

C ALENDAR 22 Thursday HomeShare Info Session. Whether you’re

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looking for housing or have a home to share, find out how HomeShare Vermont can help. Learn more about HomeShare’s program and services at an info session at their office and feel free to bring your lunch. HomeShare Vermont is a member agency of the United Way of Chittenden County. EHO. HomeShare Office, South Burlington, 12-12:30 pm. Free, pre-register. Information: www.HomeShareVermont. org

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M.A.G.I.C.: Masculinity and Gender Identity

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

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

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

Friday

Education Enrichment of Everyone. The

Education Enrichment of Everyone group will be offering the next installment of its fall lecture series with DVM and President of the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association, Millie Armstrong. Armstrong will present a lecture entitled “The Life and Times of Today’s Veterinarian: We Can’t All Be James Herriot.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Early Bird Spaghetti Dinner. The VFW Post

6689 of Essex Junction will be having an early bird spaghetti dinner. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. $8.

Fine Arts Department Voice Instructors Recital. St. Michael’s College presents

a Fine Arts Department Voice Instructors Recital. The voice faculty of the college will perform this recital of songs, arias, and ensembles. McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall, St. Michael’s College, 7:30-10 p.m. Free. Information: http://www.smcvt.edu

Saturday

Turkey Carving With David Tuttle. Carve and paint a wild turkey with David Tuttle of the Green Mountain Woodcarvers. Wood blank, eyes, snacks, and coffee provided. All levels welcome. Do bring your tools and

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gloves if you have them; if you don’t, let us know. Dave often brings some knives, gloves, etc. to sell. Please bring your lunch. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission and Cub Scouts could show their Whittling Chip. Pre-registration required. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. $35. Information: 434-2167.

Saxon Hill Preschool Open House. Join the

families, teachers and staff at Saxon Hill School for a guided visit to our new location at the Underhill I.D. Elementary School. Bring your children, play on our playground and explore our classrooms. Saxon Hill School, Underhill, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Information: www.saxonhillschool.org

5th Annual Fall Bounce Fest. There will be

two bounce houses and a 25-foot-long slide set up in Center Court. The event will also feature face painting and other activities. $7. University Mall, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fall Art Show and Reception. Essex Junction

Senior Center will be hosting its Fall Art Show and Reception. The featured artist is P. Brian Machanic, bird enthusiast, photographer, and author of “This Book Is For The Birds.” Stop in and meet the artist, view his works, and enjoy some refreshments with friends and neighbors. Free and open to the public. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex Junction, 2 p.m.

Chicken Pie Supper. The Georgia United

Methodist Church will be having its annual Chicken Pie Supper. Menu: Chicken pie, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, squash, rolls, and homemade pie. Reservations are recommended. Adults $12, Children ages 4-12, $5. Georgia Elementary School, Georgia, 5 p.m. Information: 893-4413.

Chicken Pie Supper. First Baptist Church will

host its Annual Chicken Pie Supper. The menu is served family style and includes chicken pie, squash, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, pickles, assorted homemade pies and coffee or tea. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Adults $10; Children under 12 $5. Reservations required: Call 864-6515.

Sunday

Family Day: Haunted Happenings. Join the

Shelburne Museum for it’s annual Halloween extravaganza. Visitors are invited to trick-or-treat on the grounds of the museum

and visit the haunted forest. Participate in holiday-themed activities with the entire Museum staff dressed in costumes inspired by the natural world. . Visitors are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food items for the Shelburne Food Shelf. Please help us make our event more environmentally friendly by bringing a reusable bag for trick-or-treating. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne. Half-off general admission, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or $7 per person for VT residents. Members and children 2 and under are free.

Sunday Coffee Mix and Mingle. Members

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

Monday

Education Enrichment of Everyone. The

Education Enrichment of Everyone group will be offering the next installment of its fall lecture series with chairman of the Green Mountain Care Board, Al Gobeille. Gobeille will present a lecture entitled “The Green Mountain Care Board: Health Care Regulation and Reform in Vermont.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 8643516.

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting

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

Tuesday

Movies at Main Street Landing: “Brazil.” The Movies at Main Street Landing series presents the Terry Gilliam directed 1985 sci-fi film, “Brazil,” starring Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist and Robert De Niro. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations benefit a local charity. Contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding.com/ movies.

Wednesday Volunteer Open House. The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers in every Vermont community to help plan and support community events, provide cancer patients transportation to and from lifesaving medical treatment, advocate for public policies that make cancer a top priority, and provide ofﬁce administration. The American Cancer Society will host an open house for those interested

LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - 1037 South Brownell Road, Williston ,VT 05495. A Living Hope.... a Loving God. 862-2108 | Livinghope@aol.com | www.livinghopevt.org 9:00 a.m. Children and Adult Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Service. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). 899-2558. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) 802-878-4014 www. stjamesvt.org The Rev. Ken Hitch v office@stjamesvt.org 8:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II (no music) 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 9:20am Adult Ed: Bible Study 10:15 am Godly Play. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, 878-5997 - Administrator: Rev. Charles Ranges. Masses: Saturday 4:30 pm and Sunday 9:30 am. Confessions: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:00 pm or please call 878-5331 for an appointment. ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH - 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Father Charles R. Danielson, Parish Priest. Weekend Masses: Saturday-4:30 p.m., Sunday-8:30. Daily Masses: Check with www.stthomasvt.com or call 899-4632.

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C ALENDAR in learning more about its lifesaving volunteer opportunities. American Red Cross, Williston, 12-2 p.m. Information: 872-6398.

Trick or Treat Street. Bring your kids to downtown Burlington for the Trick or Treat Street event on the Church Street Marketplace. Trick or treat at eight treat stations along the Marketplace hosted by costumed Very Merry Theatre actors. The event will feature spin art at Ben and Jerry’s; a photo shoot area for kids and characters; face painting, pumpkin painting at Burlington Paint and Sip; and many other activities. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Information: http://www.churchstmarketplace.com/

Pub Style Trivia. Join other teams of fellow

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

Development. The panelists are Neale Lunderville, General Manager at Burlington Electric, Scott Johnstone, Executive Director of VEIC, and Marguerite Dibble, President and CEO of gametheory. Come listen and bring your ideas to share. Free. Contois Auditorium, City Hall, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Information: vtrural.org/programs/climateeconomy

Pickup Rugby. Burlington Rugby Vermont

Thursday

Forum: What’s Next for Vermont’s Climate Change Economy? This regional forum

focuses on the opportunity to create jobs while developing innovative solutions to stem the impact of climate change. Copresented by Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and the Vermont Council on Rural

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

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THURSDAY, OCT. 22

ONGOING

Library Closed for Team Building Meeting. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Read to Daisy and Archie, Therapy Dogs. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Daisy and Archie love to listen to kids read. They are certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, Chair of Brownell Library Trustees. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:304:30 p.m.

Chapin Orchards Apple Tasting. Explore the myriad of flavors and varieties that our local orchard has to offer. Cider and donuts will also be provided. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 6-7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for babies and toddlers with an adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m.

Songs and Stories with Matthew. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. Funded by the Friends of Brownell Library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m.

Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel stories, and early math activities for preschoolers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m.

Dungeons and Dragons. Embark on imaginary adventure. Our Dungeon Master serves as the game’s referee and storyteller. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 Backyard Astronomy. Want to impress your family and friends with your knowledge of the night sky? Join members of the Vermont Astronomical Society for an evening of Backyard Astronomy and learn how to enjoy the use of your library’s new telescope. You will become familiar with bright stars, constellations, planets, movement of the night sky and how it changes with the seasons. Use of small telescopes and binoculars will be covered as well as naked eye observing. All ages. Children welcome to come with an adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29 Evening Book Discussion. Join us for our monthly evening book discussion of “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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FALL ART SHOW AND RECEPTION. On Oct. 24, Essex Junction Senior Center will be hosting its Fall Art Show and Reception. The featured artist is P. Brian Machanic, bird enthusiast, photographer, and author of “This Book Is For The Birds.” Stop in and meet the artist, view his works, and enjoy some refreshments with friends and neighbors. Free and open to the public. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex Junction, 2 p.m.

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he Vermont Symphony Orchestra has hired a new executive director, Vermont native Benjamin Cadwallader, currently education programs manager of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Previously, he had worked in New York City and San Antonio, Texas in senior administrative positions. Charles Smith has been acting executive director since May. Cadwallader said in a statement that he was looking forward to working with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jaime Laredo. He called the orchestra “the brightest example of a Vermont cultural gem.” “Growing up in South Burlington, the VSO has been part of my musical life from an early age and had a profound impact on my steps to a life-long career in music. Returning to my beloved home state to work for an orchestra committed to sharing world-class concerts with the entire state of Vermont is inspiring. My decision to join the VSO was further confirmed by the board’s commitment to inventing the institution’s future, the passion and dedication of the outstanding staff and impressive family of volunteers throughout the state, and the truly exceptional artistic leadership of Jaime Laredo and Anthony Princiotti,” Cadwallader said in a press release. “I look forward to building on the impressive legacy of musical excellence, commitment to community, and financial strength. My Vermont pride runs deep, and

the opportunity to call this beautiful state home once again is, of course, the icing on the cake.” “I am delighted with the choice of Ben. I couldn’t be happier. He and I are going to be great partners,” said Music Director Jaime Laredo in a press release. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra looks forward to introducing Cadwallader to the communities of Vermont. He plans to be fully on board in November. Vermont native Ben Cadwallader The Vermont Symphony will take over as the executive Orchestra is the only director of the Vso in november. PHoto ContriButeD professional statewide orchestra providing live musical experiences for listeners in Vermont. It is a state-assisted non-profit institution founded in 1935 and exists for the purpose of fostering and encouraging the appreciation of music in all its various forms, with emphasis on orchestral, choral, and chamber music. — Staff report

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Current Exhibits CORRINA THURSTON EXHIBIT. Metrorock Vermont in Essex welcomes artist Corrina Thurston. Thurston’s favorite medium is colored pencil. She was shocked at the amount of depth, detail, and richness of color that can be achieved with colored pencil and hopes to eventually help it to be better recognized as a true fine art medium. The exhibit will feature her hyper-realistic colored pencil art featuring domestic animals and wildlife. Metrorock, Essex. Exhibit Runs through Nov. 1. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: http://corrinathurston.com/ JEREMY MACKENZIE: HIDDEN BLUEPRINTS. Jeremy Mackenzie is a Champlain College student who turned to his particular art, wood scrollwork, after being incarcerated at the Lee Adjustment Center in Beattyville, Kentucky. While in prison, Mackenzie drew the “blueprints” for the intricate carvings he planned to create upon his release. These drawings, comprised of many sheets of paper taped together, had to be kept secret or they would have been confiscated. He successfully kept the drawings hidden for years and began his scrollwork following his release. Mackenzie documented his progress as he worked, which was done in a sweltering attic. Mackenzie is currently a fulltime cinematography student at Champlain College. Runs through Nov. 28. Amy Tarrant Gallery, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Information: http://www.flynncenter.org/performancesevents/amy-e-tarrant-gallery.html COLUMN-INCH COLLECTION: KEITH GALLUP. The ColumnInch Collection gallery space within the offices of the Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun newspapers will be hosting the abstract work of Fairfax artist, Keith Gallup. Gallup’s abstract work is painted on oversized tin “canvas” and uses lacquer based, automotive paints in warm yellows, reds and oranges. Exhibit on display through Oct. 31. Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun Offices are located in the Severance Corners Development. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: www.essexreporter.com/cic.

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B Section The Essex Reporter October 22, 2015

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Boys’ soccer survives early playoff test

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SPORTS SHORTS Joe Gonillo

he fall regular season is over for all teams with the exception of volleyball. Wins, losses, ties, quality, and index points have all been calculated and figured out to set postseason rankings and match-ups. My numbers are not in stone but information was taken from VPA rankings as the powers that run VT sports met Monday to set up the playoffs. This is easily the most exciting time of the season. Check the EHS athletic website for specific game and time details. The ACTs return Saturday as well. FYI: winter sports registration is open on line.

Essex junior Matthew Lyon tries to score on a header during the Hornets' attempt to come back in the second half of Friday's 3-2 loss to BFA-St. Albans. Photo | Josh Kaufmann

The boys’ soccer team is on to the second round of the state tournament after a thrilling overtime victory versus Burr and Burton on Tuesday. Tristan Salgado scored off an assist by Hamza Halilovic to put the Hornets up 1-0. The lead would remain until seven minutes

to go in the game, when Burr and Burton capitalized on a penalty kick to even the score. The late equalizer did not faze Essex, however, as a sliding A.J. Whitney buried a Noah Ferris assist to send the Hornets into the next round.

The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Essex — two coming in overtime — and sends the No. 6 Hornets to No. 3 Rice on Friday at 3 p.m. — Colin Flanders

Field hockey secures second seed

Homecoming Spirit Week and homecoming went well. Students, teachers and staff all had a good time participating. The pep rally dodged inclement weather Friday afternoon as the entire school filled the bleachers by class and showed their spirit in fine fashion. Job well done by all involved. I was extremely impressed with the moderators, the students, the guest gorilla, the staff Flash Mob and EHS spirit. Football The Essex football team exploded for 36 first-half points in its 43-0 win over South Burlington in the homecoming game and regular season finals. The 43 points were a season-high for the Hornets as the offense caught fire and the defense shut down a winless Rebel team. Running back Jordan Hines ran for three touchdowns from 50, 22 and 63 yards. Liam Coulter scored twice, and quarterback Eli DiGrande hit Colby Trudeau with a 15-yard touchdown pass. They will play a week-nine consolation game here Friday evening versus BFA in their final game of the 2015 campaign. The JVs fell to St. Johnsbury 32-14. They were a tad outnumbered, and it hurt in the depth department. They concluded their season Monday home versus Rutland. The freshmen, 5-2, won their fourth game in a row by beating Middlebury 28-20. Riley Smith had 3 touchdowns, and Robbie Meslin scored one. They also hosted the Raiders Wednesday in their finale. Boys’ soccer The boys’ soccer team stumbled a bit last week, tying St. Johnsbury 0-0 then falling to BFA in game No. 14, 3-2. The Hornets fell behind 3-0 in the first half, scored twice on goals by Alex Benevento to pull closer, but could not manage to get the equalizer. Paul Frederico stopped seven shots. Essex heads to the playoffs 9-4-1 as the sixth seed with a possible playdown game at home versus Burr and Burton. The JVs completed their season Friday with a 3-0 win over BFA. After an earlier 3-1 loss to St. Johnsbury, the boys finished at 10-3. The frosh boys also completed their fall with a 7-0 win over Rutland and a 1-0 win versus CVU to end at 9-2-1.

The field hockey team finished its regular season at 9-2-3 after beating Colchester 4-1 on Friday, good enough for the No. 2 seed in the state tournament and a first-round bye. Erin Murphy led the way with two goals, while Jenna Puleo tallied one and Abbie Evans scored off a Makenna Thorne assist. “It was a strong team effort with a lot of intensity in the second half,” said head coach Heather Garrow, as three of the Hornets' goals came after the break. Essex will have over a week to prepare before hosting the winner of Rutland and Burlington on Saturday at 11 a.m. — Colin Flanders

Essex's Jenna Puleo races up the sideline with a Colchester defender trailing behind. Sophomore Hannah Palmer winds up for a shot during the Hornets' game at Colchester on Friday. Photos | Colin Flanders

Essex ends regular season on high note

The football’s regular season came to a bittersweet end on Friday, finishing strong with a 43-0 trouncing of South Burlington on homecoming night while missing the playoffs for the first time since 2011. Jordan Hines led the way with rushing touchdowns of 22, 50 and 63 yards. Liam Coulter added two more scores and a connection between quarterback Eli DiGrande and Colby Trudeau resulted in a 15-yard touchdown. The Hornets bounced back from an 0-3 start to finish 3-5. Essex’s playoff hopes were still alive heading into Friday night, but didn’t get the help it needed, coming up just short of the final playoff spot. The Hornets will now face BFA-St. Albans (3-5) on Friday at 7 p.m. in a consolation game. Eli DiGrande heads up the sideline during Essex's 43-0 win over South Burlington. Photo | Bob LoCicero

Girls’ soccer The girls’ soccer team finished 7-6-1 with a big, last second 2-1 win in its finale over BFA. Megan Macfarlane scored the game-winner off a Jess Poratti cross with only 6 seconds to play in the game. Poratti connected on a penalty kick for the other EHS goal. The Hornets may be ranked No. 8 and hosting these very same Comets this week in a playdown game. The second round of games will be either Friday or Saturday. The JVs completed a highly successful fall with two more wins last week: a 4-0 shutout of St. Johnsbury and a 5-1 drubbing of BFA. Against the Hilltoppers, Syd Frolik-Roberts, Serena Barber, Hannah Poquette and Emily Harvey all scored with assists going to Meg Lyon, Barber (two), Julianna Battig, Krystina Harton and Poquette. The defense and goalkeeper Yas Nsame pitched a strong shutout. In its finale, the Hornets clubbed the BFA Comets 5-1 behind a flurry of goals. Maya Boyers knocked in a cross from Poquette; Harvey scored twice — once from 20+ yards and the other a header off a Poquette feed; Harton scored off Poquette’s third assist of the game; and Battig connected on a penalty kick. They won their final six games and really came together as a team. That improvement was the key to the 9-3-2 success of their season. They deserve all the credit for their accomplishments. With 10 freshmen on the team, it was one of the youngest, if not the youngest, Essex JV team in program history. I am proud of their accomplishments. The JV

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S PORTS Girls' soccer clinches eighth seed The girls' soccer team secured a first-round home match after defeating BFA-St. Albans 2-1 in overtime on Saturday. A loss or tie would have delegated the Hornets to the bottom half of the state tournament bracket, ensuring an away game to kick off the playoffs. The Hornets' Meg Macfarlane changed the tide, however, heading home a corner kick for the game-

winner with just 6 seconds left in the second of two overtime periods. BFA jumped in front 11 minutes into the game when Mary Cushing sent a corner kick into the goal, but Essex (7-6-1) came back to tie it in the second half on a penalty kick by Jess Poratti. With time about to expire in the second of two sudden-death, 10-minute overtimes, Poratti sent

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a corner kick into the middle of the penalty area and Macfarlane headed it in for the win. Essex and BFA faced off again on Wednesday in a game that concluded after The Essex Reporter went to print. The winner will face either Burr and Burton or Missisquoi Valley on Saturday at 1 p.m.

B team finished 2-5, ending the fall with a loss to Rutland. FIELD HOCKEy The field hockey team ran its record to 9-2-3 with two wins last week. They ended the regular season with wins over BHS and CHS and probably locked up the No. 2 seed in the D-I playoffs that begin this week. A possible match-up between the winner of the RutlandBHS game might be on the schedule for Saturday. The JVs won twice and owned an 11-2-1 on the fall. They were unbeaten in their final seven games.

– Josh Kaufmann

CROSS-COUnTRy The cross-country teams ran in Jericho on Friday. Eight teams competed. The boys ran first while the girls finished second. Taking six out of the top 12 spots, the Hornets scored 30 points. MMU was second with 66. Peter Feehan won the race and is looking ready for the state meet. Matt Davis had his best race of the season, placing second overall, just five seconds behind Feehan. Jamie Shearer continued his strong running, placing seventh. Jake Moran and Ian Lyle are coming on right at the perfect time. They both had their best races of the season, placing ninth and 12th respectively. Sully Martin had another solid performance in 11th place. The girls were second, with AnneMarie Martel and Katie James as the top Essex finishers. St. Johnsbury was first as it ran an extremely fast, tight race. Up next, the NVAC championships at Missisquoi next weekend. VOLLEyBALL The girls’ volleyball team is 11-0 with two games to play this week. BHS and Rice complete the regular season before playoffs. The boys’ squad (and twotime state champs) is 8-0 with games versus BHS and Vermont Commons. The JV boys and both JV girls team have two games to play and a jamboree here Saturday. Essex blanked Randolph 25-13, 25-15, 25-8 last week while the previous week the Hornets crushed CVU. Girls Varsity: Essex 3 CVU 1 - 31-29; 21-25; 25-13; 25-20. Emily Goodrich and Amanda Sinkewicz led the team offensively while Sabrina Liguori shut down CVU in the final set with several key defensive blocks. Girls JV: Essex 2 - CVU 0: 2515, 25-19. Boys’ varsity: Essex 3 - CVU 1: 25-16, 1725, 25-15, 25-22. Boys JV: Essex 2 - CVU 1.

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interfere with your hormonal and digestive system. Aluminum – scratched Teflon pans, rice cookers, antiperspirants and poor quality baked goods (aluminum in the baking powder). Lead – older homes or buildings with lead containing paint, lead is in many lip sticks, mascaras and hair dyes. Mercury – old dental fillings, fish, vaccinations and fructose corn syrup.

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type imbalances that can be interfering with good digestion causing bloating and other digestive discomforts.

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foods may cause inflammation and difficulty with digestion without you being truly allergic to them. Common foods can be wheat, sugar, dairy and eggs. Symptoms may not be immediate making it difficult to realize.

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3. IMMUNE CHALLENGES – Many

Though this list may seem daunting, it is not as hard as you think to clear these issues and watch how some of your toughest health concerns can begin to shift. Filtering your city water, toss out scratched up Teflon pans and switch to an aluminum free deodorant can be examples of simple lifestyle changes that can add up to big change for your health.

people are unaware that they are harboring low-grade immune imbalances from poor gut flora (good bacteria in your digestive system). Low grade yeast, bacteria, parasite

As flu season begins, the risk of area seniors being hospitalized increases significantly. However, according to a study conducted of nurses who primarily work with seniors, almost half of all senior hospitalizations — 49% — can be avoided with proper prevention. The critical factor in reducing this spike in hospitalizations is family involvement. Nearly all nurses surveyed say that the role families play in keeping seniors out of the hospital is just as important as the role of the medical community. Knowing that a hospital stay can actually lead to more serious health declines, local senior care experts are mounting an informational campaign to educate families and decrease hospitalizations so that seniors may remain at home and healthy year-round. “Keeping seniors safe at home and out of the hospital starts with family intervention,” said Patrice Thabault owner of the Home Instead Senior Care franchise serving Chittenden and surrounding counties. “It could be as simple as making sure your parents are using assistive equipment to avoid falls or suggesting they see a doctor for any new aches or symptoms.” The most common action by seniors that puts them at risk of hospitalization is waiting too long to seek medical attention, according to the nurses surveyed. To help families identify and act on potential warning signs, Home Instead Senior Care is offering The Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations guide, developed with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, incoming president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

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Essex Middle School taste tests salsa Jennifer Sutton, ETSD Farm to School Coordinator recently conducted a salsa taste test in the EMS Nutrition Cafe. The Corn and Black Bean Salsa recipe was a hit and many of the vegetables were harvested from the EMS Community Garden planted by Edge Academy students and maintained by Bonnie Szarkowski and Stacy Bruyns, ETSD Farm to School members. This recipe was made for the taste test by sixth grade Family and Consumer Science students and will be offered as a selection on the school lunch menu.

This year, 80 percent of our ADL families recently attended student-led conferences. Along with visiting each student’s teachers, seventh-and eighth-grade parents/guardians closed out their time at ADL by helping students draft personal and academic goals for their personal learning plans (PLPs). These PLPs are the result of a state mandate required this year for all seventh grade students that will support them in being college and career ready by the time they graduate from high school. Both Essex Middle School and ADL have created similar PLP templates for students to use, allowing EHS to receive a common tool as students enter high school. Families who did not attend conferences can view their students’ PLP by having their student log into his/her Google account and access the “sites” feature. Laurie Singer, Principal

Over the past few years, the Center for Technology, Essex has made many changes to its Natural Resources programs. This includes changes in staff, curriculum, and even renovations to the Natural Resources building itself. These changes were made to create opportunities for our students and assist them in developing the skills they will need in a quickly changing workforce. “Were these changes worth all of the effort?” you might ask, and our answer would be a resounding, “Yes.” In fact, these changes have already yielded success in the form of three (Riley Horsford, Marcus Stevens, and Kurt Remlin) CTE students who won first place in the Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Contest, a Future Farmers of America career development event. This contest allowed our students to compete against the other technical centers in the state. The CDE tests students on the information that they learn in the Natural Resources program. It contains individual portions, including a written test and a part identification test. It also contains a collaborative team portion, which includes a price estimation task, a safety evaluation, a small gas engine trouble shooting contest, as well as a welding and metal fabrication skills competition. To say it is an extensive and difficult task is an understatement. These students were chosen from their class to compete at the state level because of their talent, dedication, and willingness to learn. That same drive will serve them well as they travel to Louisville, Ky. this month to compete at the national FFA convention, which means they will be competing against students from every other state in America. If you see any of these students, please give them a big pat on the back for a job well done and wish them luck in their upcoming endeavor. For more information about FFA national convention visit the website: https://www.ffa.org/convention

The J-Walk Tour: Team Alchemy students participated in the J-Walk Tour of Essex Junction, led by Tim Jerman, on October 6. Students were asked to think about what life in Essex was like in the early to mid-1800’s compared to life today based on the stories shared by Jerman. Students finished the tour in the Village Cemetery where they did rubbings or took photographs of gravestones for a project they will do later in the year. Jerman followed up by joining us for class on Oct. 8 to share more stories and answer questions generated by the tour. Team Alchemy would like to thank him for spending time and sharing his knowledge with us.

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WARNING SPECIAL MEETING ESSEX JUNCTION INCORPORATED SCHOOL DISTRICT The legal voters of the Essex Junction Incorporated School District are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Essex Community Educational Center in the Village of Essex Junction on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m., at which time the polls will open, and 7:00 p.m., at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot on the following articles. Article I. Shall the Essex Junction Incorporated School District, which the State Board of Education has found necessary to include in the proposed unified union school district, join with the school districts of Essex Town School District, and the Essex Community Education Center Union School District #46, which the State Board of Education has found necessary to include in the proposed unified union school district, and the Westford Town School District, which the State Board of Education has found advisable to include in the proposed unified union school district, for the purpose of forming a unified union school district to be named the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School District, as provided in Title 16, Vermont Statutes Annotated, upon the following conditions and agreements: (a) Grades. The unified union school district will offer pre-kindergarten through grade twelve education to all of the students in the unified union school district. Westford students enrolled and attending a public or an approved independent high school (grades 9-12) during the 2016-2017 school year at the expense of the Westford School District as tuitioned high school students shall be “grandfathered” through June 30, 2020 as provided in Article 2 in the Final Report. (b) Board of School Directors. The unified district board of school directors will be closely proportional to the fraction that its population bears in the aggregate population of the unified union school district. The initial composition of the unified union school district board of directors will be based upon the 2010 Federal Census, and shall be recalculated promptly following the release of each subsequent decennial census. However, at no time will a combining/forming town/district have less than two board members with a weighted vote of one on the board of school directors. Subject to the previous sentence, each proportionality calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. (c) Assumption of debts and ownership of school property. The unified union school district shall assume the indebtedness of member districts and assume all operating deficits and/or surpluses or reserve funds of the member districts; acquire and pay for the school properties of member districts; all as specifically identified and provided for in Articles 7 and 8 in the Final Report. (d) Final Report. The provisions of the Final Report approved by the State Board of Education on August 18, 2015, which is on file in the Essex Junction Village Clerk’s office, shall govern the unified union school district. In the event that the Essex Junction and Essex Town school districts vote “yes” to approve the proposed unified union school district but the Westford Town School District votes “no,” pursuant to Act 153 of 2010, a regional educational district will be established. In this case, the name of the new district will be the Essex Educational Community Unified Union School District. Article II. To elect four (4) school directors from the nominees to serve on the school board of the proposed unified union school district board from the date of the organizational meeting for the following terms: Two (2) school directors for a one-year term. One (1) school director for a two-year term. One (1) school director for a three-year term. The legal voters of the Essex Junction Incorporated School District are further warned and notified that a public informational hearing will be held at the Essex Community Educational Center on November 2, 2015 commencing at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of explaining the Articles. Dated this 28th day of September, 2015 at Essex Junction, Vermont. /s/ Michael Smith, Chair

/ / Tim Kemerer, Member

/s/ Marla Durham, Vice Chair

/s/ Jason DiRosa, Member

/ / Candace Morgan, Clerk Received for record this 29th day of September, 2015. /s/ Susan McNamara-Hill, Essex Junction Incorporated School District Clerk

from left, Kurt remlin, riley Horsford, and marcus stevens won first place in the agricultural technology and mechanical systems Contest, a future farmers of america career development event. they will travel to Louisville, Ky., this month to compete at the national ffa convention. PHoto ContriButeD

Summit Scoop Spaghetti Dinner: Summit’s annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Oct. 23 from 5-7 p.m. Please visit Summit’s web page and the dinner link for volunteer opportunities. Also, during the evening of the 23rd, the Scholastic Book Fair will be open for families to browse and purchase books. The following week, the book fair will run from Oct. 26-29, operating before and after school only. Fun Run: Summit’s annual ‘Fun Run’ will be held the afternoon of Oct. 30. Run times are posted below: 1:00-1:30 p.m. - Hamilton, Pacy, Filipek, Manz 1:35-2:05 p.m. - Bergstrom, Mahoney, Trombley, Hall 2:10-2:40 p.m. - Cole, Neil, Dall, Turcot If you would like to assist, please go to this link: http:// www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945aeac2aa4fc1-summit or email Rosalind Hutton at rhutton@ccsuvt.org. Classroom news: Children in Meghan Turcot’s classroom began studying their first science unit on force and motion: ‘Way To Go.’ Children made observations in their science notebooks of where they saw motion on the playground. Some of the observations that they recorded were the swings swinging, leaves blowing, birds flying, people walking, clouds moving and many more. This helped students to start thinking about the following essential questions: How do objects move? What is force? How does force make objects move? Assembly: Summit recently had a fire prevention assembly where Essex Junction Firefighter Gragg came and talked to our school about fire prevention. He also showed us what he looked and sounded like with his fire equipment on. We will also have a railroad safety assembly on Oct. 22. Picture Re-Take Day: Picture re-take day will take place on Oct. 28 in the morning only. Upcoming Events: 10/23: Spaghetti Dinner & Scholastic Book Fair opens 10/26-29: Scholastic Book Fair before & after school only 10/28: Picture Re-Take Day (a.m. only) 10/30: Fun Run from 1-3 p.m. 11/2: Author Melissa Stewart visits Summit 11/5: Assembly 11/10: PTO & Playground Meetings starting from 6–8 p.m. 11/19: Thanksgiving Poetry Assembly 11/23-24: No school for students – Professional Development 11/25-27: No school for students – Thanksgiving Break

ETSD Events Oct. 26: ETSD - School Board Meeting – FMS Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. FMS Oct. 27, 28: Author Visit – Melissa Stewart Oct. 30: Parent Night Out – FMS Cafe – 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 4: SBAC Parent Information Night - at the Founders Memorial Learning Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. EES Oct. 23: Fire Safety for Pre-K classes – 10 a.m. Oct. 26, 27: Author Visit – Melissa Stewart

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Egg Drop: The Egg Drop is a tradition at Thomas Fleming School, going back about 20 years. Students design a “package” to safely transport a raw egg as it is dropped from the top of the school building to the ground. In this image from the ’90s, a student displays her safely-transported egg with pride, while a staff member, dressed as a cracked egg, leads the student spectators in applause. This year, the Egg Drop a student from the ‘90s displays was scheduled on Oct. 16, her safely transported egg with to continue the tradition. pride, while a staff member, Fourth-grade students dressed as a cracked egg, constructed their package leads the student spectators in designs not only to protect applause. the egg, but also to compete for acknowledgement as the most chicken-like, most creative, funniest, and most likely to take flight. Fleming School is proud to be able to continue this tradition for our students, and we look forward to many Egg Drops to come. Harvest Meet & Greet: The PTO hosted its regular Harvest Meet & Greet for the Fleming community after school on Oct. 16. There were harvest-inspired treats, music, and fun as the community came together to celebrate the change of seasons and to get to know other Fleming families. Thank you to the PTO for their continued support of our students, staff, and greater community. Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent Teacher conferences were held last week. Parents/guardians gained insights on how their student(s) were progressing in their learning at the start of this new school year. This partnership connection between the school and home is very important in support of each learner’s success and positive school experience. The first trimester closes on Nov. 20, and progress reports will be sent home on Dec. 4.

On Oct. 14, EHS broke away from our regular schedule so that students could participate in activities specific to their class. The class of 2019 will be the first class with Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), as these ninth-grade students took surveys identifying their strengths and weaknesses and were able to access Naviance, enter goals in a goal setting portal, and get off to a good start with their particular PLP. We were also fortunate enough to have goal-setting, motivational speaker David Ball address students in small groups. All in all, it was a really educational and worthwhile experience for our ninth-graders, as they pioneer the age of the PLP. The sophomore class of 2018 boarded buses and headed off to visit area colleges. Tenth grade is the ideal time for students to get insight into what colleges in the area have to offer and start thinking about their educational plans for their next two years of high school, as well as plans beyond. Teachers accompanied the class to CCV, Vermont Tech, St. Michael’s College, UVM and Champlain College. Not only were our students impressed with the facilities, people and opportunities available, several of our teachers were amazed at some of the advances made at our local colleges in recent years. Thanks to all the colleges for taking the time to introduce our students to their campus. The junior class of 2017 spent the morning taking the PSAT. Seniors had the day off, but were encouraged to work independently on their college applications or plans beyond high school.

The students have been working on planning and conducting investigations around properties of matter. The students worked on comparing and sorting the properties of a set of objects in order to begin to answer the question: How are materials similar and different from one another? They gathered data and used their information to participate in a science discussion.

students board buses for their tour of area colleges on oct. 14.

second grade adventurers at ees engaged in science inquiry. PHotos | Jane oLesen

FMS Can you imagine walking on land that is over 450 million years old? The students in Paula Palermo’s and Dianne Arthur’s fourth-grade classes did just that last month when they visited the Chazy Reef in Isle la Motte. This field trip was connected to their science unit on Earth Systems and Processes that Shape the Earth. While there, the students discovered many fossils of marine animals that once lived in the Iaputus Ocean. Many of the students were amazed that Vermont was once covered with an ocean! Gastropods, cephalopods and sponges were some of the fossils they learned about as they walked throughout the area. In writing their reflections after returning to school, many students remarked on how much they enjoyed the trip and hope to return to the Chazy Reef. In the words of one student, “On the trail, we got to see fossils. We got to see one and touch one. That was cool!”

Left: artistic reflections drawn by one of our fms students on the sights discovered at the Chazy reef. PHoto | PauLa PaLermo

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The Essex Reporter • October 22, 2015

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USDA increases grant funding to nearly $1.5 million for innovative national food policy and law projects at Vermont Law School The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School recently received an additional $728,274 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library to support innovative legal resources for farmers, food entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers. The grant increase brings the center’s total USDA funding to $1,487,274, and enables the center to develop “FoodWorks: State and Local Food Policy Innovations” in partnership with the Public Health Law Center at William Mitchell College of Law and the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut. FoodWorks partners will identify and disseminate policy initiatives and programs that improve access to healthy food, support local communities economically, and foster improved environmental outcomes. The project, funded through Aug. 31, 2019, is one of several resources in development between

the center and the agricultural library. “The faculty, staff and students at our Center for Agriculture and Food Systems are committed to creating real-world tools for people and planet, and we are thankful for the USDA funding and National Agricultural Library support that enable us to continue this vital work,” said Laurie Ristino, director of the center. “We look forward to partnering with the Public Health Law Center at William Mitchell College of Law and the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UConn as we develop legal resources that foster healthier food systems for all Americans.” Specifically, FoodWorks partners will develop case studies, infographics, sample policies and other resources to support broad adoption of promising food policy innovations at the local and state level. These resources will be made widely available, both on partner websites and at the National Agricultural Library. “The communities we work with are

eager to learn about thoughtful, practical strategies that support and promote healthy food in a holistic way,” said Doug Blanke, director of the Public Health Law Center. “We see a lot of innovative policy at both the state and local level across the U.S., and we are excited to be able to elevate these examples and help change the conversations about healthy food policy.” “We are excited about this partnership with the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems and the Public Health Law Center,” said Dr. Jennifer Harris, director of marketing initiatives for the Rudd Center. “The UConn Rudd Center legislative tracking database has become an important tool for policymakers and food policy advocates, and this innovative partnership will increase its impact and provide important new resources for improving the food environment and the health of our communities.” In addition to FoodWorks, the center at Vermont Law School developed the National

Gleaning Project and currently is developing legal tools for farmland tenure at its Food and Agriculture Clinic, both with the support of the agricultural library. Future projects include a “How to Use a Lawyer” guide and an automated “Farmland Lease Assistant” for farmers. The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School is the most comprehensive agriculture, food and environmental law program in the nation, emphasizing systems-based problem-solving and entrepreneurial innovation. The center supports scholars and practitioners by producing practical, robust scholarship for use by the food and agriculture community. For more information about the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, including current projects, visit www.vermontlaw.edu/ cafs, email cafs@vermontlaw.edu, or call 802831-1287.

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WARNING SPECIAL MEETING WESTFORD TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT The legal voters of the Westford Town School District are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Westford School in said Town of Westford on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m., at which time the polls will open, and 7:00 p.m., at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot on the following articles. Article I. Shall the Westford Town School District, which the State Board of Education has found advisable to include in the proposed unified union school district, join with the school districts of Essex Junction Incorporated School District, Essex Town School District, and Essex Community Education Center Union School District #46, which the State Board of Education has found necessary to include in the proposed unified union school district, for the purpose of forming a unified union school district to be named the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School District, as provided in Title 16, Vermont Statutes Annotated, upon the following conditions and agreements: (a) Grades. The unified union school district will offer pre-kindergarten through grade twelve education to all of the students in the unified union school district. Westford students enrolled and attending a public or an approved independent high school (grades 9-12) during the 2016-2017 school year at the expense of the Westford School District as tuitioned high school students shall be “grandfathered” through June 30, 2020 as provided in Article 2 in the Final Report. (b) Board of School Directors. The unified district board of school directors will be closely proportional to the fraction that its population bears in the aggregate population of the unified union school district. The initial composition of the unified union school district board of directors will be based upon the 2010 Federal Census, and shall be recalculated promptly following the release of each subsequent decennial census. However, at no time will a combining/forming town/district have less than two board members with a weighted vote of one on the board of school directors. Subject to the previous sentence, each proportionality calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. (c) Assumption of debts and ownership of school property. The unified union school district shall assume the indebtedness of member districts and assume all operating deficits and/or surpluses or reserve funds of the member districts; acquire and pay for the school properties of member districts; all as specifically identified and provided for in Articles 7 and 8 in the Final Report. (d) Final Report. The provisions of the Final Report approved by the State Board of Education on August 18, 2015, which is on file in the Westford Town Clerk’s office, shall govern the unified union school district. In the event that the Essex Junction and Essex Town school districts vote “yes” to approve the proposed unified union school district but the Westford Town School District votes “no,” pursuant to Act 153 of 2010, a regional educational district will be established. In this case, the name of the new district will be the Essex Educational Community Unified Union School District. Article II. To elect two (2) school directors from the nominees to serve on the school board of the proposed unified union school district board from the date of the organizational meeting for the following terms: One (1) school director for a one-year term. One (1) school director for a two-year term. The legal voters of the Westford Town School District are further warned and notified that a public informational hearing will be held at the Westford School on November 2, 2015 commencing at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of explaining the Articles. Dated this 17th day of September, 2015 at Westford, Vermont. /s/ Mark Drapa, Chair

/s/ Andre Roy, Vice Chair

/s/ Martha Heath, Clerk

/s/ Kim Phinney

Received for record this 17th day of September, 2015. /s/ Nanette Rogers, Town Clerk

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