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School merger plan heads to a vote next week Voters to elect new, 10-member school board

Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford residents will head to the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 3, in a special vote on whether to merge the communities’ school districts into one unified district.

Voters also will be asked to choose the 10 members of a new school board that will govern the unified district.

If the merger is approved by voters, the communities would be the first in the state to do so under a new law, called Act 46, which was passed in the spring by the state Legislature and includes tax incentives for districts to merge.

Officials have said 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 fiveyear 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.

There are 12 candidates for 10 spots on the new board — four members from both Essex and Essex Junction with one vote each, and two from Westford, who will each have a .5 vote. There are three candidates for two, three-year Essex Town board seats and three candidates for one, two-year Essex Junction seat. Find out more about the candidates below.

Westford

Two-year term (Voters can choose one candidate)

Martha Heath I was born and raised in Newport and graduated from Newport High School and the University of Vermont. I am a former high school math teacher and served in the Vermont House of Representatives for 22 years. My three daughters all attended Westford Elementary and graduated from EHS. I have served on the Westford School Board and the Chittenden Central SU Board for over 30 years. I was a member of the RED Study Committee. I enjoy jogging gardening, reading, hiking, cross-country skiing, and knitting.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I would bring a 30-plus-year history as a member of the Westford School Board and the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union School Board to the new board. I have a strong understanding of how boards work best and a strong commitment to and a passion for public education to this new endeavor. The transition to the operation of a unified union will require a great deal of work and an understanding of how the new district came to be will be an asset to the new board. I also bring a strong understanding of how education funding works in our state. I will be committed to making the new school district the best that it can be for all of its students.   

One-year term (Voters can choose one candidate)

Andre Roy To begin with, I am a lifelong Vermont resident. I grew up in a rural town near the Canadian border. I have been a resident of Chittenden County for more than 30 years and a resident of Westford for the past 27 years. I appreciate the rural setting of Westford, as it is similar to the town where I grew up. My wife and I have three children who have attended Westford School — two who have graduated from Essex High School — and the youngest child still attends EHS. My past employment has included various service-related fields and manufacturing positions. Presently I am employed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a division within the Department of Homeland Security.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I’m interested in running for a board seat on the Unified School Board in order to continue representing and serving my community. I am a currently a member of the Westford School Board, having served in this role for over 20 years. Being a member of the school board has provided me with both challenges and opportunities to have an impact on our community’s

children. With my tenure on the board, I have appreciated the support of the community for our school. The work we do as a school board could not be accomplished without the support of the community.

The world as we know it continues to be an evolutionary world and I want to take an active part in ensuring our children are prepared for their role in this world.

Essex Town

Three-year term (Voters can choose two candidates)

Al Bombardier Marie and I have lived in Essex for over 25 years. I earned my master’s in administration degree from St. Michael’s College and am currently employed at Homeland Security.

Previously, I worked at IBM and served in the USAF (Strategic Air Command). Like many in our area, we moved to Essex because of its quality/ progressive schools and it’s proximity to a really great community. I have served on the High School/CTE school board for 14 years and the Essex Town Board for two years.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I’m running for the Unified Board because I am deeply committed to ensuring that our schools maintain high standards of educational excellence, students have the necessary 21st century skills to be productive/ successful in our globally competitive world and to utilize my experience/leadership to support the success of every student.

In my first Essex Reporter ad I identified the maximum savings and a very difficult choice. Change doesn’t always come easily or without impacts, and politics will always be with us but this I know: A successful merger represents a unique opportunity to utilize a portion of the total savings in order to fund start-up transition costs and to bend the long term cost curve. We have the ability to leverage some of our savings/ economies of scale to build a more flexible/ responsive educational organization and to provide for the greater good of students, families and the Essex community.

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Daughter publishes “On Tuesdays We Iron: Memoirs of Ione Lacy Keenan”

By LiZ CAnTreLL For the Essex Reporter

Burlington resident Kathleen J. Keenan has published a collection of her late mother’s memoirs of life in Vermont. “On Tuesdays We Iron: Memoirs of Ione Lacy Keenan” is a collection of stories taking place largely in Essex, covering Lacy Keenan’s childhood, marriage, work in a medical office, and retirement.

Keenan – not to be confused with state legislator Kathleen C. Keenan of St. Albans – found her mother’s collected writings in 2013 after she passed away.

“In her later years she went to memory writing classes, so a lot of the stories were assignments she was given from a prompt,” Keenan explains.

Keenan, 66, says her mother had already written the book she had hoped to write, it just hadn’t been printed yet. In fact, Keenan says most of the family did not know these writings existed.

Keenan decided to selfpublish the collection through Red Barn Books, a division of Wind Ridge Books in Shelburne. She stresses that none of her own writing appears in the book. Keenan says she attempted to keep her mother’s original writing intact, while still checking and editing dates where appropriate.

Ione Lacy was born in 1921 and grew up in Windsor, Vermont.

Following her graduation from the University of Vermont in 1944, she married fellow UVM grad and newly-commissioned Army Lieutenant Edward A. Keenan, Jr., MD. In 1947 the Keenans Burlington resident Kathleen J. Keenan has published a collection opened a new medical practice of her late mother’s memoirs of life in in Brandon, and in 1951 moved vermont.

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Spookyville is a community fundraiser presented by the South Burlington Rotary Club with donations benefitting Camp Exclamation Point (www.campexclamationpoint.org/). It runs Oct. 30-31, with a Saturday matinee with for children 6 and younger starting at noon. Evening performances are suitable for those age 7 and up. Visit www.SpookyvilleVermont.org for more information.

Kim Gleason As an eight-year member and current chair of the Essex Town School Board, and member of the Unification Study Committee, I will bring knowledge and experience to a new board. As an officer of the Vermont School Boards Association, I share a statewide perspective on education. As a mentor and member of the Essex FriendCHIPs advisory council, I value the connections between our communities and our schools. While my background is in finance, my passion is in education advocacy and accountability to the best possible outcomes for all kids, in the most fiscally responsible manner for our taxpayers.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I am excited and committed to realizing the opportunities of a cohesive, accountable unified school district serving the needs of all of our students, preK-12 and beyond.

This is an opportunity to define our vision, share best practices, consider options and create the structure we need to support our goals for education in our communities. To ensure a successful transition, we must build a system and policies that honor local voice and culture, reflect shared values, and hold administration accountable to outcomes for kids at a cost that respects the investment of our taxpayers. I am ready to lead this effort. I am a parent of four children who are benefiting from their quality educational experience in the Essex schools, and aspiring to their next steps on their educational journey. I am honored as both a parent and board member to be part of this dynamic journey of our students!

Dawn Hill-Fleury I am a single mom with one son. I have lived in Essex for the majority of my life. I have been involved in school transportation for 39 years. I am active on many community boards and have been for many years.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I am currently a member of the Essex Town School Board. If the merger goes

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from page 1a through I want to make sure it is a smooth transition. I want what is best for our students, staff and taxpayers. I want to continue the hard work that our current Board has been engaged in. I want the future of our students to be bright. I want us to be fiscally responsible to our taxpayers and want to assure our staff a smooth job transition.   

Two-year term (Voters can choose one candidate)

Liz Subin Liz Subin holds a B.A. in environmental studies and a master’s degree in international administration. She was the founding director of the Anguilla National Trust, an organization dedicated to overseeing environmental conservation, historic and cultural preservation. Liz was a Project Coordinator for Heart and Soul of Essex and now serves on the advisory board. She is currently a director at the Pennywise Foundation. Liz serves on the U#46 and CCSU school boards serving the communities of Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford. Liz lives in rural Essex with her husband and three children ages 16, 14 and 11.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I am running for a seat on the new board because I believe there is an incredible opportunity before us to engage our community in profound and meaningful ways to create a new educational district for our communities. We need to ensure that the conversation around what is possible in a new district includes the voices of all the people who live and work here. We need to build a system that maintains and strengthens the quality and diversity of educational opportunities in the community while embracing new ideas for what is possible in our schools.   

One-year term (Voters can choose one candidate)

Brendan Kinney My family moved to Essex Town in 2002.

I served on the Essex Town School Board from

2008 - 2014, serving three years as chair.

My oldest son is a sophomore at Essex High School, my daughter is a student at Essex Middle School, and my youngest son is in the fourth grade and attends Founders Memorial School.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

As chair of the study committee that is recommending a unified school district, I am running to serve as a new member of the board to “see it through.” There are many recommendations and suggestions that the study committee made in its assessment and report of a unified district. But ultimately, many of these details are the domain of the new school board. I’m running to make sure that these recommendations are carried out and that the full potential of a unified school district is realized.

Essex Junction

Three-year seat (Voters can choose one candidate)

Marla Durham I grew up in Waitsfield, on a thirdgeneration farm/inn.

Before my marriage to Robert in 1984 and moving to Essex Junction, I had the opportunity to attend UVM and live in Paris, Las Vegas and NYC. My son and two stepdaughters attended EJ Schools. I was on the Prudential Committee from 19952007 and experienced the U46 District formation, Act 60 implementation, and construction of the Maple Street Park building and pool. After my dad died in 2010, I was re-elected to the K-8 Board.

I work at The Medical Store in South Burlington.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I was the Prudential Committee Representative on the RED Committee that studied the unification of schools in Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford.

(Honestly, at first, I was nervous about working with 19 individuals from three communities with diverse opinions. What an amazing experience to work with members so dedicated to education for all students.) With first-hand experience of all the changes in education since 1995, and after months of study, I strongly believe the New Unified Union will be in the best interest of the students and taxpayers. I am passionate about education for all students and have a vested interest in ensuring that the transition to one new school board and district goes smoothly.

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Two-year seat (Voters can choose one candidate)

Diane Clemens Married to Bruce, have two children who graduated from EHS, and our first grandchild will be an Essex resident. I have lived in the Village for 30+ years. My past community involvement includes: chair and founding member of both U46 and Brownell Library Foundation, Brownell Library Board, EJ recreational council, Friends of Brownell Library, Girl Scout Service Unit Manager, member of the PTOs, dog park, farmers’ market organizer, and various school and Village ad hoc committees. Currently on the Planning Commission and a Justice of the Peace. Most people would recognize me riding my bike, walking or working at our community garden plot.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I was asked by my family and friends if I could contribute my skills to get this new school on its feet as I had done it once before with U46. I enjoyed the work, the advocating for students, putting a human meaning to all the numbers in the budget book. I’m ready and willing to do the policy wonk thing again — in fact I’m looking forward to it. I believe our students will have more opportunities for the educational quality we have come to expect while moderating the tax impact on taxpayers.

Erin Knox My husband and I have lived in the Junction for over 10 years. He grew up here, and one of the main reasons we bought our home here was because of the quality of the schools. Our son attends Summit, and we love our school community. I strongly believe that a quality public education should be one of our top priorities, and I am committed to doing everything I can to support this through my board work. I have been a member of the U46 Board (which oversees EHS and CTE) for the past four years, and currently serve as vice-chair.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

In my past four years on the U46 Board I have had the privilege of seeing firsthand how dedicated our administrators, staff, and teachers are to the quality education of our students. I strongly support the unification of the Essex Town and Essex Junction schools districts. I am committed to keeping our schools sustainable and to the hard work of maintaining quality while respecting fiscal responsibility and to keeping our primary focus on our students. I feel that it will be important to have current school board members on the unified board to help support and ease the transition into our new unified district, and to continue the spirit of mutual respect and collaboration I have enjoyed in my current role as vice-chair of the U-46 board. I am excited for the new possibilities of our unified district and the opportunities it can offer our current and future students!

Daniel Tifft

I am a parent of a Hiawatha student, a former teacher and businessperson.

After college, I joined Teach for America where I taught high school Spanish and served as a mentor for new teachers. I then took a position at a college preparatory school in Puerto Rico as an English teacher and department chair before going to business school. Currently I work at Keurig Green Mountain, having moved back to Vermont three years ago. My wife Emy, also a former teacher, our two sons and I love our community and recently bought a new house in the Village.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I am running for the unified school board because I am passionate about education and extremely proud of our wonderful schools and the students they serve. I support uniting our districts for the many efficiencies and opportunities unification will provide, but also understand that there is a lot of work to be done to realize these benefits whilst maintaining educational quality and bringing budget stability to our communities. I feel my background as a teacher, a current Essex High School board member, and a businessperson provides a unique combination of both the educational and fiscal perspectives, which can assist the board in this challenging but necessary work. I hope to help the new board lay the groundwork for an educational community we can be proud of for years to come.   

One-year seat (Voters can choose two candidates)

Keeley Schell I’m a mom of two young kids and have a diverse background in education. I substitute teach at Essex High, ADL and Westford, but previously was a college Latin professor and SAT/ GRE test prep teacher and tutor. My husband co-owns a small software business in Winooski. I served on the RED Study Committee in order to help the community, and in the process I met a lot of neighbors who are really committed to education. I also came to understand the Essex Junction, Essex and Westford schools much better.

Explain why you’re running for the school board.

I’m convinced that unifying will make our school boards and administrations more approachable and responsive for our communities, as well as saving us money and expanding education options for the students. In the long run, we should be able to fill the unified board more competitively than the many existing boards, but for the transition year we need even more people to serve. That’s why I’m running: I believe in the value of unification, but it will take some solid work by community members to make it happen, and I want to stand behind the process that, on the Study Committee, I helped to start. I have strong attention to detail and communication skills and am a quick learner, so I should be able both to contribute to the board’s work and help share it with the community. Learn more about me at www.facebook.com/keeley.schell.vt.

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Oct. 19-25, 2015 Monday 0719 Directed Patrol on Main St 0729 Directed Patrol on Tanglewood Dr 0756 Directed Patrol on Pinecrest Dr 0939 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Valleyview Dr 0954 Motor Veh Complaint on Jericho Rd 1002 Disabled Vehicle on Colchester Rd 1013 Welfare Check on Clover Dr 1033 Theft on Susie Wilson Rd 1054 911 Hang-up on Thompson Dr 1133 Vandalism on Educational Dr 1231 VIN Verification on Center Rd 1425 Directed Patrol on Brigham Hill Rd 1500 Accident on Park St 1559 Family Fight on Essex Way 1631 Accident on Rotunda Ave 1929 Assisted Rescue on Susie Wilson Rd 2041 Suspicious on Pearl St 2129 DUI & DLS on Maple St 2157 Suspicious on Greenbriar Dr

Tuesday 0340 Assisted Rescue on Densmore Dr 0639 Disabled Vehicle on River Rd 0715 Disabled Vehicle on Fort Parkway 0730 Directed Patrol on Maple St 0731 Directed Patrol on Main St 0747 911 Hang-up on Joshua Way 0819 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Wilkinson Dr 0835 VIN Verification on Educational Dr 0917 VIN Verification on Jericho Rd 0956 Animal Problem on Clems Dr 1202 Theft on Upper Main St 1242 Motor Veh Complaint on Stanton Dr 1531 Accident on Pearl St 1610 Trespass Notice Request on Park St 1754 Alarm on Railroad St 1924 Directed Patrol on Brickyard Rd 2053 Alarm on Abare Ave 2143 Alarm on Sand Hill Rd

Wednesday 0651 Citizens Dispute on Jericho Rd 0700 Theft on Carmichael St 0715 Alarm on New England Dr 0724 Directed Patrol on Main St 0751 Accident on Kellogg Rd 0802 Assisted the Fire Department on Essex Way 0912 Citizens Assist on Browns River Rd 0940 Public Speaking on Oliver Wight Dr 1003 Accident on Kellogg Rd 1111 Alarm on Sand Hill Rd 1303 Fraud on Pinecrest Dr 1305 Citizens Assist on Central St 1336 Vandalism on Browns River Rd 1342 Suspicious on Summit St 1421 Family Fight on South St 1432 Disabled Vehicle on I 289 1510 Burglary on Brigham Hill Rd 1537 Suspicious on Weed Rd 1545 Suspicious on Upper Main St

Thursday 0221 Alarm on Saxon Hill Rd 0240 Assisted the Fire Department on Clover Dr 0603 Alarm on Pearl St 0656 Alarm on Colchester Rd 0718 Directed Patrol on Valleyview Dr 0720 Directed Patrol on Main St 0918 Animal Problem on Irene Ave 1013 Juvenile Problem on Maple St 1014 Juvenile Problem on Maple St 1043 Parking Complaint on Meadow Terr 1131 Found Property on Sand Hill Rd 1256 Theft on Autumn Pond Way 1430 Theft on Autumn Pond Way 1550 Accident on Maple St 1621 Accident on Susie Wilson Rd 1724 Accident on Susie Wilson Rd 1822 Accident on Pearl St 1921 Juvenile Problem on Gardenside Ln 1943 Alarm on Abare Ave 2045 Juvenile Problem on Frederick Rd 2147 Citizens Dispute on Fuller Pl 2159 Citizens Assist on Cascade St

Friday 0250 Assisted Rescue on South St 0727 Directed Patrol on Main St 0743 Alarm on Deer Crossing Ln 0911 Juvenile Problem on Educational Dr 0916 Citizens Dispute on Railroad Ave 1129 Animal Problem on Old Stage Rd 1150 Juvenile Problem on Woodside Dr 1136 Bad Check on Hanley Ln 1413 Theft on Gauthier Dr 1440 Agency Assist on Autumn Pond Way 1541 Motor Veh Complaint on Kellogg Rd 1629 Citizens Assist on Kimberly Dr 1713 Animal Problem on Rustic Dr 1724 Alarm on River Rd 1743 Accident on Upper Main St 1748 Motor Vehicle Complaint on I 289 1826 Citizens Assist on Center Rd 1836 Alarm on Pearl St 1901 Alarm on New England Dr 2057 Accident on Essex Way 2226 Wanted Person on Colchester Rd Saturday 0301 Suspicious on Brigham Hill Rd 0644 Alarm on Market Pl 0849 Alarm on Market Pl 1038 Animal Problem on Old Stage Rd 1043 Theft on Upper Main St 1143 Suspicious on Sand Hill Rd 1152 Vandalism on Sand Hill Rd 1156 Accident on Susie Wilson Rd

1241 Accident on Prospect St 1423 Agency Assist on Kellogg Rd 1530 Alarm on Pearl St 1611 Alarm on Southdown Ct 1728 Found Property on River Rd 1927 Assisted the Fire Department on Aspen Dr 2022 Citizens Assist on Educational Dr 2047 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd 2058 Alarm on Old Colchester Rd 2147 Noise Complaint on Hagan Dr 2213 Welfare Check on Whitcomb Meadows Ln 2230 Found Property on Towers Rd 2303 Alarm on Abare Ave Sunday 0009 Traffic Offense on River Rd 0056 Alarm on New England Dr 0416 Intoxicated Person on Warner Ave 0541 Citizens Assist on Central St 0615 Animal Problem on River Rd 0828 Alarm on Market Pl 0838 Agency Assist in Westford 0856 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd 0915 Parking Complaint on Loubier Dr 1239 Parking Complaint on Old Colchester Rd 1641 Accident on Essex Way 1838 Violation of Conditions of Release on Chelsea Rd 1911 Animal Problem on Rustic Dr 2242 Alarm on Jericho Rd Tickets Issued: 22 Warnings Issued: 57 Fire/EMS Calls Dispatched: 51

News Briefs

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to Essex Junction, where they lived for 67 years. Edward Keenan Jr. died in 2011, and Lacy Keenan died two years later.

Lacy Keenan had a love for reading and writing, both poetry and prose. Keenan says it was her mother’s lifelong passion for storytelling and sharing her unique experiences with others that eventually led to the creation of the book. Lacy Keenan worked as her husband’s office manager for 40 years, meeting many of his patients and coming to know them personally.

Many of those stories feature prominently in the collection.

“Because my father was a doctor, he saw thousands of patients, and in those days medicine was not as impersonal as it is today,” Keenan explains. “I think a lot of people in this area who knew one or both of them who would be interested (in the book.)”

The book’s title is drawn directly from one of its chapters. Written in June 1987, the excerpt recalls the day Lacy Keenan retired and her husband’s medical practice was closing. In the chapter, she describes the process of ironing hospital gowns, as well as her memories of her time with patients.

Keenan says that hospital gowns, “or what we now call ‘Johnnies’” were previously constructed from paper.

Believing that the paper gowns were too sheer and poorly made, Lacy Keenan decided to make cloth gowns to offer patients more privacy.

“She washed them and ironed them before she put them in the drawers for patients,” Keenan explains. Lacy Keenan constructed, repaired, and laundered the gowns for the duration of her time at the medical office.

The chapter begins by observing that a mechanical, rote task such as ironing can allow the mind to consider more philosophical pursuits. Lacy Keenan describes the practical steps of ironing, interspersing her directions with the larger theme of the joys and sorrows of practicing medicine.

“You iron the twill ties first, then the

1617 Accident on Kellogg Rd 1628 Juvenile Problem on Mohawk Ave 1750 Citizens Assist on Baker St 1800 Citizens Assist on Susie Wilson Rd 1905 Alarm on New England Dr 1928 Noise Complaint on Kellogg Rd 1943 Trespass Notice Request on Greenfield Rd Ext 2236 Theft on Upper Main St

slash facing and the front facing. Then you tie the back ties to hold the slash together, and put the shoulders over the end of the board. And as I tie the twill and smooth the plisse, I think of the mothersto-be who have worn these gowns — some excited and thrilled at the prospect of the new life within them, but others tired and discouraged to have the doctor confirm what they have suspected because money is short right now and there’s hardly enough to go around as it is. I think of the worried and anxious who have discovered a lump, or have experienced bleeding, and now they sit on the end of the examining table, their fingers twisting nervously, the unbidden tears streaking their faces as they wait to hear what they have come to learn. Sometimes there is calm reassurance but, sadly, sometimes their fears are confirmed.”

Parts of the collection also draw on Lacy Keenan’s remembrances of growing up in Windsor in the 1920s and 30s, while other chapters recount family outings.

“In 1953 my father was recalled to active duty, and we went to Pearl Harbor for 19 months,” Keenan recalls. The family also embarked on a 30-day trip of the national parks in the west, so the collection includes stories from that journey. Some of Lacy Keenan’s poetry is also included.

Kathleen Keenan taught in Bennington and St. Albans schools for 17 years before becoming a meter reader for Green Mountain Power for another two decades.

Now retired, she has time to honor her mother’s memories through these literary pursuits. A second volume titled, “What God Has Done With Me: The Faith of Ione Lacy Keenan” is forthcoming this winter.

To purchase “On Tuesdays We Iron: Memoirs of Ione Lacy Keenan,” visit amazon.com.

Essex Rescue holds open house

Essex Rescue is hosting a community open house Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1 Educational Drive. Essex Junction.

The public is invited to visit the headquarters for refreshments, tours of the facility and vehicles, including the brandnew ambulance.

Visitors will have access to explore ambulances and equipment, with members on hand to answer questions and provide demonstrations. Fire trucks, police cars and other apparatus will be on display courtesy of Essex Rescue’s emergency services partners — Essex Fire Department, Essex Junction Fire Department, Vermont State Police and others.

Richmond Rescue will present its CPR simulator — a unique hands-only CPR training kiosk that provides a realistic experience and computerized feedback on the quality of compressions. Visitors can also check out video footage of the group’s response to a real emergency, learn about the Mountain Rescue program and opportunities and find out about the First Responder program and how it allows Essex Rescue to respond quickly to emergencies anywhere in the service area.

Other

activities include face painting, raffles and prizes. Refreshments include pancakes, popcorn, snacks and beverages. Kids are invited to come in Halloween costume.

For more information, visit www. essexrescue.org

Police search for rape suspect

The Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations, along with a variety of local and federal agencies, is attempting to locate Robert Rosario, who is wanted on a charge of sexual assault.

Police believe Rosario is in Vermont. They are offering a reward for information Robert Rosario that leads to the arrest of Rosario. Anyone with information is asked to call Champlain Valley Crime Stoppers at 802-864-6666 or 800-427-8477.

Police are searching for Rosario in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred Oct. 16 at Burlington’s Edward J. Costello Courthouse.

Last-minute Halloween materials.

Everything you need to make costumes: Glitter, felt, styrofoam, pom-poms, feathers, masks, foamboard, posterboard, construction paper, popsicle sticks, paint, spray paint, poster paint, and lots more.

Plus: glow sticks, orange lights, “Danger do not cross” yard tape, fabric netting, window clings, paper bags, stickers, and coloring sets.

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Opinion Perspective

Letters to the Editor

A tribute and a thank you

Unifying the facts

Vermont journalist Michael Donoghue is a master at getting the story. This week, however, he is the story.

Donoghue, an award-winning news and sports reporter for the Burlington Free Press, is also an adjunct professor of journalism at St. Michael’s College, a longtime officer in the Vermont Press Association, and an active member in the New England First Amendment Coalition, New England Newspaper and Press Association and the Society for Professional Journalists.

The Free Press announced last week that Donoghue will retire at the end of this month after 47 years at the paper.

Donoghue has been an extraordinary digger, uncovering corrupt officers on state and local police forces, a hazing scandal involving the University of Vermont hockey team, and how the justice system compounded the terrible experiences of rape victims. He prompted a change in state drunken-driving laws when he found a 16-time DUI offender was still free to roam around the state.

As our friends at the Stowe Reporter said this week, there’s nobody like Donoghue in New England journalism, and there may never be again. It’s doubtful that anyone will ever have his insatiable curiosity, sense of justice and dogged refusal to take no for an answer.

Thanks and best wishes, Mike.

Municipalities on front lines of clean water effort Alyssa B. Schuren

The Vermont Clean Water Act has passed. The draft Lake Champlain cleanup plan has been released. The “allin” message from the past two years remains and now resonates, with each sector beginning to roll up its sleeves to address phosphorus pollution that runs off our roads, farms, forests and developed lands, to achieve clean water results.

Municipalities are engaged in the early phase of clean water implementation. They manage the vast majority of Vermont roads, operate our wastewater treatment facilities, and own large swaths of developed lands. The Vermont Clean Water Act requirements are new, and the costs are significant. Most municipalities enter the implementation process short-staffed and under-resourced. They are understandably nervous.

Fortunately, support is available. The Department of Environmental Conservation, the Shumlin Administration, and the Vermont Legislature understand the clean water burden municipalities face, and each has expressed a commitment to help municipalities achieve Vermont’s clean water goals.

The Department of Environmental Conservation recently launched a Municipal Clean Water Task Force, in partnership with the Agency of Transportation, Regional Planning Commissions, and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. The Task Force exists to help communities assess their water infrastructure needs, to identify costs and potential project co-benefits, and to leverage the maximum amount of state and federal grants and loans possible.

Existing and new funding is available. Municipalities can access $60 million in the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund, which can be lent at zero or negative interest rates.

Last session, the Vermont Legislature created the Clean Water Fund, projected to generate $5.2 million per year for three years, through a property transfer fee, while a longterm funding source is established. The first two years of revenue, $10.4 million, is currently being allocated, with $4.7 million currently earmarked as grants for municipalities.

It took decades for our waters to become polluted, evidenced by blue-green algae blooms on Lake Champlain last summer and excessive plant growth that chokes aquatic life in so many water bodies. It will take sustained efforts to return them to a cleaner, healthier state. We will get there by continuing to work together.

Our reward will be the enjoyment we get at our favorite swimming holes in the summer, the ability to teach our children to fish in our lakes and streams for decades to come, and the economic benefit of many millions of dollars spent by tourists enjoying Vermont’s waters each year.

Alyssa B. Schuren is commissioner of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

I was disappointed to see errors in Al Bombardier’s advertisement found in last week’s edition of The Essex Reporter. Mr. Bombardier is running for a seat on the proposed unified school district board.

In my role as chair of the RED study committee, I believe it is critical that voters have the facts about the proposed school district unification. Unfortunately, Mr. Bombardier’s ad includes two significant errors.

First, the ad claims “school taxes will go down 10 percent.” This is not true. Under Act 46, when a unified district is formed, residents will receive five years of tax rate reductions: 10 cents in the first year, 8 in the second, 6 in the third, 4 in the fourth, and finally, 2 cents in the fifth year. While the tax savings are a plus and intended to ease the transition to a single school district, Mr. Bombardier’s ad greatly inflates the tax savings that residents can expect.

Second, the ad goes on to say that the Essex Town School District “central office closure will save $700,000.”

While it’s true that the committee identified $700,000 in cost savings in the area of central office staffing, Mr. Bombardier’s representation is incorrect.

If voters approve the unification measure on Nov. 3, the central offices from both districts will be consolidated, which is quite different from “closing” one office or the other. Also, it will be up to the new school board and administrators, with community input, to decide the physical location of the central office for the new unified district, along with many other matters, like curriculum, software systems, and much more.

The study committee focused our work on whether we could enhance equity and opportunity for students and financial sustainability for taxpayers.

After four months of study, we determined that we can do both if we work together.

To get the facts about the proposed unified school district, please visit the website http:// redstudy.wordpress.com, or contact me directly at brendankinney@gmail. com. It’s important that voters have correct and clear information about this important proposal.

I strongly encourage everyone to go to the polls on Nov. 3!

Brendan Kinney RED study committee chairman

In support of school consolidation On Nov. 3, the residents of Essex, Essex Junction and Westford will go to the polls to vote on whether the three communities should form a unified union school district, as well as elect board members for the proposed new district.

In the Legislature, I voted in favor of Act 46, which enables the formation of the new school district, and I am in favor of the proposed unified school district — as I was

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in 2007 when a previous consolidation was proposed and failed. For many years I have felt there is no need to have five separate school boards (Essex, Essex Junction, Westford, Union 46 High School, and Chittenden Central) to oversee the education of our children. As a coach at Essex High School many years ago, I watched students from our three communities go to the high school and within a short period of time become classmates and friends. And I watched them succeed academically even though they came from different school districts.

The proposed unified school district will continue the excellent education our children have had for many, many years. It is anticipated there will be a tax savings for many of us in the first years of the plan and there will be approximately $1 million in budget reductions within three years.

I look at the proposal as a win for our children and a win for the taxpayers of our communities. If you have questions about the plan, more information can be found at www.redstudy. wordpress.com.

In the end, no matter how you feel about the consolidation plan, the most important issue on Nov. 3 is that residents go out to vote.

Your vote is your voice, so let your voice be heard on Tuesday.

Linda Myers Vermont House of Representatives Essex Town

Gleason needed About a year and a half ago, I was asked if I would consider running for a seat on the U#46 School Board.

When I went to the Town Office to pick up my petition for signatures, I met Kim Gleason.

She thanked me for my willingness to serve and quickly got to work picking my brain to find a candidate for an open seat on her board (Essex Town School District). We started talking about what it means to serve the community in this way. Her passion for and understanding of the issues regarding public education are impressive and infectious. I left that day feeling inspired.

Kim has served on the board for the past eight and a half years and has been chair for the last year and a half. During that time, she has tirelessly dedicated herself to working with administration, teachers, staff and parents to make the Essex Town School Distrcict the best it can be. She has worked to eliminate silos and to create an environment where collaboration and shared learning guide and inform curriculum and how it gets delivered.

Kim served on the board of the Vermont School Boards Association for a year before becoming an officer in 2012. Her understanding of the work of school boards in Vermont and around the country makes her uniquely qualified to help define and guide the work of this new unified board. Her work on the RED study committee and deep knowledge of the issues regarding unification are invaluable.

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Kim volunteers as a mentor in the classroom and received a Giraffe Award from CHIPs for her service to the school and the community. She has also volunteered extensively in many classrooms over many years while her four children made their way through the district and into Essex High School.

Kim understands school culture and the importance of defining and preserving what makes each building special.

I remain inspired

by Kim. She is smart, thoughtful, dedicated, forward thinking and determined. She constantly asks our community to focus on what is best for our kids as they journey from pre-K to 12 in our school system while remaining sensitive to affordability, accessibility and equity. Please show your support by voting for Kim Gleason on Nov. 3. We need her.

Liz Subin Essex

Unification explanation

As the current board chair for the Essex Town School District, member of the Regional Education District study committee and a candidate for the new unified school board, I support the merger of Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford school districts.

In education, we are charged with preparing our kids for the next stages of their lives — citizenship, college and/or career. In the Essex Town School District, we currently have a cohesive preK-8 governance structure: one board, mission, vision, set of policies, and superintendent.

However, the journey of our Essex Town students does not end in 8th grade, and we can do better together for all kids preK-12, as well as taxpayers.

While there are intentional efforts among the professionals from the separate districts to collaborate, there are structural limitations to our ability to share in ways that could best support students throughout their journey (e.g. different boards, policies, leadership, calendars, curriculum, student data systems, budgets and teacher contracts). Our systems and structures need to support the work that must happen for students at a cost that respects the investment of our community.

The shift to a broader system approach will allow us to learn from one another, improve practice and create enhanced learning experiences for all students. I strongly believe that extending these systems efforts across all schools, pre-K-12, will improve outcomes with greater efficiency.

There are also very real financial incentives from the state to unify. The study committee found that, in addition to cost savings, one school board and superintendent with one vision and strategic plan, and increased flexibility to direct resources where needed, will enhance the continuum of learning, preK-12.

Improved opportunities could include more varied programs and learning paths, more choices of extracurriculars and a seamless transition to ninth grade. For educators, increased scale can improve employee retention and professional development while allowing collaboration on challenges like new curriculum implementation.

Families will have more flexibility to remain at a school when changing towns within the unified district.

And this is just a partial list!

To realize these opportunities, efficiencies and cost savings, we need the support of our communities. It is an effort toward improved

opportunities for kids and enhanced efficiency for taxpayers. For additional information, please see redstudy.wordpress.com or contact me directly at kgleasonetsd@gmail.com.

Please cast your vote, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m.-7 pm..

Kimberly Gleason Essex

Bombardier on board My vote for the three-year school board position will be cast for Al Bombardier.

I've known Al for more than 20 years, first, as a neighbor, second as an individual who has served on several boards. Al does not shy away or ignore issues and has served our community for many years as a member of the Essex Town and Essex High School/CTE school boards.

Please join me Nov. 3 in supporting Al Bombardier for the three-year position.

Gene Sweetser Essex

Industrial fear and loathing I was never scared of all the witches, zombies and assorted goblins wandering around on Halloween night. What really used to scare me was the meat industry.

This is the industry that mutilates, cages and butchers billions of cows, pigs and other feeling animals; that exposes thousands of undocumented workers to crippling workplace injuries at slave wages; that exploits farmers and ranchers by dictating wholesale prices, then jails those who document its abuses through unconstitutional “ag-gag” laws.

It’s the industry that generates more water pollution than any other human activity and more greenhouse gases than transportation, then promotes world hunger by feeding nutritious corn and soybeans to animals. It's the industry that threatens our public health with increased risk of killer diseases, that creates antibiotic-resistant pathogens by feeding antibiotics to animals, then bullies health authorities to remove antimeat warnings from their public messages.

Now, that’s really scary stuff. But, instead of being scared, I decided to fight back by dropping animal products from my menu. I am no longer scared of the meat industry, and I invite everyone to join me.

Emilio Rodriguez Colchester, VT

Carbon at a price Imagine if we created a system in which oil companies actually paid for the pollution they create. A carbon pollution tax does just that. By pricing carbon, companies will pay for the damages (pollution) they cause to our air, environment and health.

There is clearly a positive correlation between fossil fuel consumption and increasingly destructive storms, like Irene. If we do not internalize these social costs, we risk going through many more Irenelike storms.

We cannot continue let these companies escape the costs, at the expense of Vermonters.

We owe it to our kids and grandchildren to save our air, our environment and homes. Ask yourselves this: Can we handle storms like Irene on a regular basis?

Liza Honorio Winooski

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Obituaries Hollis L. Emery

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Hollis L. Emery, 91, passed away Monday morning at home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer.

He grew up in Groveton, N.H. Following his military service in World War II, he went to Plymouth Teachers’ College in New Hampshire.

He taught school and coached in Lincoln and Bristol, N.H., then become

Geraldine “Mitzi” Wood Geraldine “Mitzi” Wood, 79, of Crown Point, N.Y., passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at her home. She was born March 16, 1936 in Crown Point, the daughter of Chester and Helen Whitford. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harvey Wood of Crown Point; three children, Thomas and his life partner, Linda Merchant of Essex Jct., Kathleen Wood of Crown Point and Chester Wood of Middlebury; one sister, Brenda Putnam and husband Maple “Bud” Putnam of Crown Point.

She had many jobs other than wife and mother. She

geraldine “Mitzi” Wood

worked as a substitute teacher in Crown Point Central School, as secretary for a lawyer and for the State Bank of Albany in Ticonderoga. She also was the town clerk and tax collector for Crown Point for 17 years, and a secretary and bookkeeper for Crown Point Telephone for over 20 years. She enjoyed cooking, canning, crocheting,

principal of Canaan High School and later Mascoma Valley Regional High School.

In 1967, he moved to Essex Junction. He was in the Essex Junction school system for 19 years as assistant superintendent from 1967-1971, then principal of EJHS from 1971 to 1986. While principal, he was named Principal of the Year by the Vermont Headmasters’ Association in 1984 and also served on the New England Commission as well as National Association of Secondary School Principals. He then

worked for MacLean Stevens Studios for 18 years until his retirement in 2004.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 64 years; his children and their spouses Mike and Linda Emery, Jill and Conrad Huffstutlar, Tim and Ellen Emery, Tom and Sandy Emery, and Steve and Stacy Emery; his grandchildren Kate Waltz and her husband Jay, Andrew Emery and his wife Laura, Jeremy Huffstutlar and his wife Maegen, Erin Minni and her husband Carmen, Joe, Matthew, Claire, James, Jessica,

Jenna and Jackson Emery; and five great grandchildren Reilly and Evan Waltz, Lorraine Huffstutlar, and Ila and Amos Emery. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Grace Emery, in 2012. He is also survived by his sister Jane Durnan and her husband Vince, and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Ready Funeral & Cremation Service Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will

be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church on West Street in Essex Junction on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. Burial will be held later at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to express special thanks to the VNA for wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta, 77 Sunset View Road, South Hero, VT 05486. To send online condolences to the family please visit www. readyfuneral.com. ◊

sewing, ceramics, and riding Harleys. She loved to travel, seeing all 50 states.

She lived life to the fullest.

She was the greatest friend to many who loved her.

She showed great strength and courage with the odds stacked against her. Now she is in God’s hands, at peace. A celebration of life was held at the Crown Point United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 25. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crown Point United Methodist Church in memory of Geraldine “Mitzi” Wood.

Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.harlandfuneralhome. com.

Downing and sister Jessie Gilman.

Parizo is survived by two sons, Raymond Parizo III and Michael Bond. Many thanks to her nieces and nephews who were there for her in good times and bad.

Lyn worked in different capacities as a caregiver all her life. She was a ward Ethelyn (lyn) Currier Parizo clerk at MCHV when it was Mary Fletcher, practical nurse at the Rocking Chair nursing home in Essex and 10 years for the Visiting Nursing Association until her retirement in 1986 Ethelyn (Lyn) Currier because of health reasons.

Parizo, of Essex Jct., passed She did volunteer work at away Oct. 20, 2015. Born the Fanny Allen Hospital 1932 in Topsham, Vt., and private duty. daughter of the late Linnie Let it be a time to mourn, Merritt and Hosea Currier. share memories, see old Predeceased by a daughter, friends, heal and celebrate Deborah, brothers Lt. Col. Lyn's life.

George Downing, James Instead of flowers, we

ask that you take a friend to lunch or dinner and tell them the things we often think of only after someone is gone. Peace. A graveside service with inurnment was held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 in the family lot in Waits River Cemetery. The family also invites you to share your memories by visiting www.awrfh.com ◊

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3 year term – Essex Unified Board 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

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1. It offers 5 years of potential tax savings.

Some of these savings will ease the transition to a single district.

2. Central offices will be consolidated.

The RED committee identified $700K in the area of Central office staffing.

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.

Anniversary

John and Pauline Truax celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family, friends and relatives from seven states and Canada on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.

Pauline and John were married on Sept. 4, 1965 in the Holy Rosary Church in Richmond by the Rev. Conrick and assisted by Pauline’s cousin, Rev. Michel Bedard, from Canada. Lucille Brigham Noel was the maid of honor and John Dutil was the best man. Rev. Michel Bedard, Lucille and John were also in attendance at the wedding anniversary celebration.

John Truax served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and retired from IBM. Pauline Truax worked for 40 years in the insurance industry before retiring to take care of her grandchildren.

A renewal of vows was held at St. Lawrence Parish in Essex Junction, followed by an evening of dinner and dancing to the Onion River Jazz Band at The Essex Resort & Spa. Mr. and Mrs. Truax have resided in Essex Junction since 1973.

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Essex Automotive Services APPEAlINg FEATURES Each year, a study conducted by the J.D. Power marketing firm examines how gratifying a vehicle is to buy and own. This year, the 2015 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study once again asked owners to evaluate 77 aspects of their automobiles, which combine into an overall APEAL Index score that is measured on a 1,000-point scale. The overall APEAL score has increased by four points year after year to 798 in 2015. This year’s survey of 84,000 people who recently purchased or leased a new vehicle shows that the technologies they love most are blind-spot monitoring and warning systems, backup warning, collision avoidance, and parking assist.

Consumers say they are willing to pay more for such systems.

This week’s interesting column is brought to you as a public service.

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Essex Area Religious Directory

C ALENDAR 29 Thursday HORSES FOR HOPE HALLOWEEN BASH

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.

The Enniskerry Farm will be hosting the Horses for Hope Halloween Bash to support the American Cancer Society. The day will include trick or treating with the horses, pony rides, a silent auction, games for the kids, treats for the horse and families. There will also be a costume contest, silent auction and of course PonyPaddy Bingo. All money raised will go to the American Cancer Society. A luminary ceremony will also be held to remember those loved ones lost and those fighting their battle. Bags can be purchase the day of the event.

Enniskerry Farm, Colchester, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets: $5.

Information: 872-9992.

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

focuses on the opportunity to create jobs while developing innovative solutions to stem the impact of climate change.

Co-presented by Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and the Vermont Council on Rural Development. The panelists are Neale Lunderville, general manager at Burlington Electric, Scott Johnstone, executive director of VEIC, and Marguerite Dibble, president and CEO of gametheory. Come listen and bring your ideas to share. Free. Contois Auditorium, City Hall, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Information: vtrural. org/programs/climate-economy

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.

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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.

will be celebrating its 21st birthday with a Night of the Living Dead Party promises to be an event of monstrous proportions. The party will feature live music from TAUK and lespecial and bewitching brews. Partygoers are encouraged to dress in costume for the group costume contest offering chances to win howling good prizes. ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Ticket: $15 advance, $18 day of show. Information: magichat.net/NOLD

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.

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 651-5012.

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be hosting a Calcutta to raise money for the Post and Color Guard. Pasta dinner included. 50/50 raffle gets split between winning ticket and best costume. Top Calcutta Prize is $1,000. Balls cost $35 and can be purchased during regular Post hours. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the first ball will be drawn at 7 p.m. Information: 878-0700.

Saturday

Genealogy Class. Vermont Genealogy

Library will be hosting this insightful and very useful class on using notarial records to find land sales. Researchers can use these records to locate where an ancestor might have purchased or sold land, initiated contracts or had property inventoried. John Fisher will help participants understand how to determine which Notarial Records exist for their ancestors and how to locate them. Please join us and learn about this valuable genealogical resource. Vermont Genealogy Library, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. Information: http://www.vtgenlib. org/ or call 310-9285.

Halloween Organ-Choral Concert and Light Show. Join the University Concert

Choir, Catamount Singers, as well staff and student organ players for a haunting musical evening. Come in costume. Ira Allen Chapel, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public. Information: http://www.uvm.edu/

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Sunday

Community Breakfast. The Auxiliary of Post 6689 of Essex Junction will be having a breakfast. The menu will include eggs any way, omelets, bacon, sausage and pancakes. Please stop by and support our veterans. Auxiliary of Post 6689, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. $7.

Town Meadow Senior Housing Annual Bazaar. Soups and baked items also

available. All the proceeds go toward the residents’ activity fund. Town Meadow Senior Housing, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 859-8866.

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.

Tuesday

Quilted Landscapes Trunk Show with Jo Diggs. Jo Diggs is internationally known

for her beautifully hand-stitched, appliqued, landscape quilts. Jo will present a trunk show of her life work. Presented by the Champlain Valley Quilt Guild. Essex Alliance Church, Esseex, 7-9 p.m. $10.

Information: www.cvqgvt.org.

Calcutta. VFW Post 6689 Color Guard will

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.

The Education Enrichment of Everyone group will be offering the next installment of its fall lecture series with Shap Smith, Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. Smith will present a lecture entitled “Update from the Vermont Legislature.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door.

Information: 864-3516.

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Monday

Education Enrichment of Everyone.

Education Enrichment of Everyone group will be offering the next installment of its fall lecture series with Philip Zea, president of Historic Deerfield and cocurator of Shelburne Museum exhibition. Zea will present a lecture entitled “Rich and Tasty Furniture: Craftsmanship and Culture in Early Vermont.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

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.

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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.

Friday

OCT. 31

Movies at Main Street Landing: “The

Hunchback of Notre Dame.” The Movies at Main Street Landing series presents the William Dieterle directed 1939 horror drama film, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” starring film legends Charles Laughton, Maureen O’Hara, Cedric Hardwicke. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations benefit a local charity. Contact: 540-3018 or www. mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

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Wednesday

Building Bridges or New Cold War? De-

mystifying the Stereotypes of Russia and her People. Join the Women’s International League for Peace for a free educational and thought-provoking program, entitled “Building Bridges or New Cold War? Demystifying the Stereotypes of Russia and her People.” Sponsored by the Burlington Chapter of WILPF, the program will feature a presentation by a recent visitor to Russia, member Jan Corderman, followed by a panel discussion with area scholars on Russia and World Affairs. Refreshments will be served. Burlington City Arts, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Information: madel51353@aol.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.

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Thursday

Community Soup and Bread Supper. The

Covenant Community Church will be hosting its monthly soup and bread supper.

Eat in or take-out options available. Stay to eat with family and friends or pick up to take home. There will be a variety of soups, breads and a sweet dessert.

Covenant Community Church, Essex/Jericho line, 4:30-7 p.m. Donations accepted.

Contact Steve: 879-4313.

Pickup Rugby. Burlington Rugby Vermont

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/

Author Appearance. Join Arnie Kozak, PhD,

for a talk about his new book, Mindfulness A to Z, which presents a multifaceted look at living mindfully in our hectic world.

Kozak is the founder of Exquisite Mind, a consultation service that teaches mindfulness as a vehicle for managing stress and enhancing quality of life. Phoenix Bookstore, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Information: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350

Looking Ahead Santa’s Workshop Sale. The Waterbury

Center Community Church will have its Annual Santa Workshop Sale inside the Church on Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The church is located on Route 100 next to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill. More information at 244-8089.

Spider Roulette in Westford. The Westford

Music Series presents the energetic blues band, Spider Roulette, on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at the UCW white church in Westford. Known for their lively playing, versatile vocals and wide range of instrumentation a fun time for the audience is guaranteed. Concert is free. Refreshments included.

Ongoing Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings hap-

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

Information: www.essexartleague.com.

Craft Connection. Come the Essex Alliance

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

Divorce Care Support Group. Divorce is

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

Essex Eats Out Community Meals. Essex

Eats Out seeks to build community connections by providing healthy, free meals in a warm, safe and inclusive atmosphere.

Meals will be served: first Friday at First Congregational Church; second Friday at Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Center; third Friday at St. James Church; fourth Friday at Essex United Methodist Church; and fifth Friday when applicable at St. Pius X Church. 5:30-7 p.m. each week. Transportation is available. Call Dawn Thursday by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit: 8787622. Information: essexeatsout@gmail. com or www.essexeatsout.org.

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. Mary L. Guyette RN, MS,

ACNS-BC will answer questions about prostate cancer surgical procedures. Plus, general discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Second Tuesday of each month.

Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 274-4990.

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group. Inter-

stitial cystitis (IC) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, and urinary frequency/ urgency. This is often misdiagnosed and mistreated as a chronic bladder infection.

If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. We are building a Vermont-based support group and welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call (802) 899-4151 for more information.

Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their

imaginations with recycled crafts. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:15-5 p.m. Contact: 865-7216.

Burlington Writers Workshop. A free writing workshop for all Vermonters. Meets every Wednesday in downtown Burlington. Free and open to the public. Participants must

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C ALENDAR register at meetup.com. More info: www. burlingtonwritersworkshop.com.

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

Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part harmony chorus group seeks additional women to sing in their holiday performances. Meetings are Monday nights. The Pines, Aspen Drive, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 655-2174.

Community Wellness Day. Practitioners offer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior.

Contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 870-0361.

English As A Second Language Classes.

Improve your English conversation skills and

meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/ advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 865-7211.

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

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

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

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

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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Axis and Allies. Play a WWII game of strategy using battleships, air fleets, and submarines to decide the fate of the World. Grades 6 and up.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-5 p.m.

Halloween Face Painting. Face painting provided free by teens. Come in costume or just as you are. All ages welcome. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m.

Maggie’s Fiber Friday for Adults. Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room. She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if you’d like. If you wish to contact Maggie: 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.

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

SATURDAY, OCT. 31 A (Not So) Spooky Story Time. Come in costume and get an early start on celebrating Halloween. Essex Free Library, 11:30 a.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 2 Vermont Astronomical Society: COOL NIGHTS, COOL SIGHTS! Join Norwich University Chaplain, Bill Wick a diehard alpine skier and certified PSIA instructor at Sugarbush Resort as he shares his other winter passion: night-time astronomical observing. This presentation for sky watchers will review what’s up there this time of year, distinguish such things as sidereal vs. solar “days,” discuss star magnitudes, and describe some of the eighty-eight constellations that have captivated earth-bound observers throughout time. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9:30 p.m.-

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 Red Clover Group for Homeschooled Students. Each month, students in Grades K-3 read two titles and do activities with one of the on the list for this year’s Red Clover Award. Voting takes place in April. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m.

DCF Group for Homeschooled Students. Each month, students in Grades 4-8 hear book talks from this year’s DCF list. Students keep a log and vote for their favorite to win the DCF Book Award in the spring. Group discussion is encouraged.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m.

GMBA Book Discussion for Homeschooled Students.

High School students who home-school will gather monthly to discuss the books on the Green Mountain Book Award list and make a book trailer of their favorite. Voting in May. For Grades 9-12.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m.

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

Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands.

Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.

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

Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This confidential 12-step recovery program puts faith in Jesus Christ at the heart of healing. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, co-dependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues and overcoming abuse. All those 18 and older are welcome. Sorry, no childcare. Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., sessions begin at 7 p.m. Information: recovery@essexalliance.org or 310-9062.

To view more ongoing events go to: www.EssexReporter.com/calendar

1st Wednesday Lecture at SMC: Climate of Doubt with John Hockenberry. In 2008, the presidential candidates agreed that climate change demanded urgent attention. But that national call to action has virtually disappeared. Frontline correspondent and host of NPR’s The Takeaway John Hockenberry describes what altered the climate change debate. *NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION: McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College in Colchester. 7-8:30 p.m.

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Pet Grooming Boutique 802-878-DOGS(3647)

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

Story Time for Babies and Toddlers. Tuesdays.

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

Sunday, November 1st, opening at 8:30am Admission: Just $3.00 Save $1.00 with your WOKO Country Club Card Children 13 and under are Free 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, Vermont 05452

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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.

Tech Help with Clif. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new electronic devices and Clif will sit with you to help you learn more about them. Please call to make an appointment.

Brownell Library, Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m.

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Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

Lego Club. Mondays. We have thousands of Legos for you to build awesome creations. Essex Free Library, 3:30-5 p.m.

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Drop-in Knitting Group. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome.

Essex Free Library, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Creative Writing Club. First Wednesday of each month, for ages 9 and older. Let your imagination soar as you write your own stories and poems using prompts, games and other writing exercises.

Essex Free Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Musical Story Time. Fridays. Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. All ages. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

Drop-in Story Time for Kids of All Ages. Twice a month on Fridays. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes. No registration required. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m.

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Essex Junction Senior Center

By PeGGy PeArSon

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

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he center was humming at the fall bridge tournament Oct. 23.

Congratulations to the lucky winners!

Jane Campbell and Kathy Leahy took first place, while June and Ron Silverman came in second.

We appreciate the support of everyone who played in the tournament.

Under the leadership of Linda Himelstein, each committee member used her own particular talents to make the day successful.

Jacinthe Boyd’s artistry with fruit and vegetables added a unique, amusing flair, and Liz Schick fearlessly and competently organized the silent auction. Brooke Conger always brings a creative touch and brightens the day, and Sandy White’s organizational skills make the afternoon run smoothly. Thanks also to Lou Ann Pioli and to all the people who donated baked goods.

A special thank you to June and Ron Silverman for their extraordinary generosity and understanding.

Thank you to our sponsors: Dottie Bergendahl, Champ Car Wash, Dunkin Donuts, Essex Cinemas, Jon’s Darkroom, Lake Champlain Shoreline Cruises, Lowe’s, Martone’s, Maplefield’s,

Jane Campbell, left, and Kathy leahy won first prize at the fall bridge tournament at the senior center.

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Maplehurst Florist, Gil Myers, Nature’s Eye Studio, Pho Dang, Red Clover Salon, Road Res-Q, Rocky’s Pizza, Smitty’s Sewing, Star Nails, TDBank, Vermont Stage, and Yankee Pride Quilts.

Thanks also to the Essex Reporter for helping to spread the word about the tournament and giving the community the opportunity to know what’s happening at the

center on a regular basis.

Thanks to Donna Harnish, Lou Ann Pioli and Bill Pearson for organizing a cribbage tournament on Oct. 18. Congratulations to Ernie Rheaume, who won first place, and to Mary Carroll, who was second. Don’t miss the next cribbage tournament on Nov. 21.

Brian Machanic displayed his photography at the Center

and gave an informative and entertaining presentation, “For the Birds,” on Oct. 24.

Brian graciously donated 20 percent of all his sales to the center, and will show his art again at the Craft Fest Nov. 14.

The Craft Fest is an excellent way to start your holiday shopping. Several organizations hold craft fairs the same day, and we work

together to advertise and encourage people to shop at each venue. Mark your calendars for Nov. 14 and check out the Craft Fest.

Looking for a great gift?

Our cookbook, “Tasteful Treasures,” will be on display at the Craft Fest. Once you see how nice it is, you’ll want several.

Essex Senior Citizens meets at Maple Street Park for soup and sandwiches on Nov. 4. The luncheon is hosted by St. Pius Church and an auction follows. On Nov. 11, the board hosts.

Opening soon – The Perfect Blend Café at the senior center on the third Friday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The name is taken from a quote: “Coffee and friends make the perfect blend.” Come to the grand opening Nov. 18 and enjoy coffee, baked goods, and conversation.

The recreation department hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for seniors at the Inn at Essex on Nov. 12. For more information, contact the recreation department at 8781375.

On Nov. 19 the Book Club discusses “A Spool of Blue Thread” by Anne Tyler.

Newcomers are welcome.

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essex Area Senior Center’s Fall Bridge Tournament & Silent Auction SPonSorS Dottie Bergendahl Champ Car Wash Dunkin Donuts Essex Cinemas Jon’s Darkroom Lake Champlain Shoreline Cruises Lowe’s Martone’s Maplefield’s Gil Myers Nature’s Eye Studio Pho Dang Red Clover Salon Road Res-Q Rocky’s Pizza Smitty’s Sewing Star Nails TDBank Vermont Stage Yankee Pride Quilts

Up, up and away

Father-son team launch weather balloon

By PHyL neWBeCK For The Essex Reporter

It was a father-son bonding experience that brought Kevin Wrenner back to his roots.

“I’ve always had an interest in weather, science, astronomy and electronics,” he said “and I try to share those passions with my children.”

Thankfully, Kevin’s 14-yearold son David has some of the same interests, so, together they assembled and flew a weather balloon from their Essex home. The launch of Leo I took place on July 6, a date chosen because of the light wind and clear skies.

A senior design engineer at Linear Technology, Kevin learned that some high schools were taking part in a Global Space Balloon Challenge and decided it would be fun to do something like that with David to finish off a year of homeschooling.

“I had launched some helium balloons when I was David’s age,” he remembers “with typewritten notes in sandwich bags and return postage. Some went for a couple of hundred miles and some people sent back notes.” In 2009, MIT students flew a high altitude balloon with a camera and that balloon was the catalyst for the Wrenners’ project.

It took the father-son team two months of on

and off work on weekends and evenings to research and build their balloon.

The creation was a simple Styrofoam box with a miniature computer, two radios (for redundancy), two homemade antennae, a small embedded camera and a parachute. The Wrenners chose radios because cell phone coverage in Vermont can be spotty. The flight took two hours and six minutes with roughly fourfifths of the time ascending.

“It came down faster than we intended,” David said “because the parachute was undersized.” The Wrenners were able to track the path of the balloon on their computers before jumping into their car to fetch it from its landing site in Monkton.

The balloon was fitted with a beeper and a flashing light to aid with the recovery.

“You launch and hope for the best,” said Kevin, noting that when they set out to retrieve the balloon, they carried tree climbing equipment and backpacks in case they needed more than one day for the trek. The owner of the landing site gave them permission to cross his land but they had to ford a stream, climb over a barbed wire fence, and bushwhack through grass as tall as David. It could have been much worse. The balloon

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david Wrenner poses with the weather balloon after it landed in Monkton.

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landed within the five mile radius indicated in an online flight predictor, but Camel’s Hump was also within that delineated area. “It was really cool bushwhacking and then suddenly there’s a bright splotch of orange and this thing we had lovingly sent into the air hours before was chirping in the grass,” Kevin recalls.

Although the Wrenners picked a clear day for their launch, they had neglected to factor in regional wildfires which made some photographs a bit hazy.

Nevertheless, David was able to put together a four and a half minute video of the flight, complete with statistics.

The balloon reached a height of 110,760 feet and recorded a low temperature of -66.

It travelled in a zig-zag pattern, heading down to Duxbury and then towards Hinesburg before landing.

It rose at roughly 1,000 feet per minute and fell at 300 feet per second. The balloon burst at approximately the height the Wrenners expected, based on an online calculator. One interesting fact is that once the balloon cleared the troposphere, the temperature began to rise slightly in the stratosphere.

Since the balloon was under four pounds, the Wrenners did not need permission from the airport to fly it, but they gave a courtesy call to the FAA to let them know their flight plans. The video has a brief view of a jet flying below the balloon. The duo has not ruled out the idea of another launch next summer. David, now a ninth-grader at Essex High School, definitely enjoyed the project. “Getting the video and watching the raw footage the same day was cool,” he said. “It’s amazing what hobbyists can do these days,” said Kevin, thinking back to his helium balloon days. “This is stuff we couldn’t have dreamt of a few decades ago.”

The Wrenners’ video can be seen at Tinyurl.com/ wrenhab1

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Sports

Boys’ soccer loses to Rice in quarterfinals

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The boys’ soccer team’s playoff run came to an end after falling 2-1 to Rice in the state quarterfinals on Friday.

Essex’s Evan Friedman broke the stalemate with just over 21 minutes to go in the game, giving the Hornets a 1-0 lead.

Rice found its equalizer 37 seconds later, however, thanks to a Sergio Garcia goal which tied the game at 1 — a score that would remain until Rice’s Nate Cary buried a rebound chance to take the lead with 6 minutes, 11 seconds to go.

Essex’s first season under head coach Jake Orr concluded at 10-5-1.

“I felt like the kids put all they had into it and did everything we as coaches asked of them. That’s what made it really tough,” Orr said of the loss, adding that while he felt the Hornets deserved a better end to their 2015 campaign, it was still a “fun and successful” season.

“I was really proud of all 19 kids on the team, of how hard they worked everyday and how much they cared about each other and our season,” Orr said.

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layoffs dominated last week for all the Hornet teams. Eight postseason games or matches and a big crosscountry meet kept coaches, player and fans involved and busy. The cross-country teams will compete for the season’s first state championship. Volleyball continued to advance as well. Halloween, November, and an extra hour of sleep Saturday night, so don’t forget to turn back the clocks. How about a Mets – Royals World Series! This could be a lot of fun.

Essex junior Aidan Whitney leaps for a head ball during a quarterfinal playoff game against Rice on Friday afternoon in South Burlington. Rice Oliver Parini Photography beat Essex 2-1.

Field hockey closes in on state finals

The field hockey team’s state tournament got off to a good start on Saturday as it rolled through visiting Rutland 4-0 in the quarterfinals for its third-straight win.

Jenna Puelo had a pair of goals for the Hornets, in addition to tallies by Erin Murphy and Avery MacGillivray.

Abbie Evans, Kylie Svarczkoph, Makenna Thorne and Erin Murphy all had assists to help Essex move to 10-2-3 on the season.

The No. 2 Hornets traveled to Middlebury College to face off against No. 3 CVU on Tuesday in a game that concluded after The Essex Reporter went to print.

The winner will face No. 1 South Burlington at the University of Vermont on Saturday for the state title.

Sarah Smith heads upfield during Essex’s game against Rutland on Saturday.

Photo | Colin Flanders

Cross-country boasts pair of top-three finishes

The girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams fared well at the district championships on Saturday, placing second and third respectively.

AnneMarie Martell paced the Hornets, placing fourth with a time of 19:11.7, followed by Emma Farrington (6th) and Katie James (9th).

Other top-25 finishers included Feora Leveilee (17th), Hannah Brisson (22nd) and Jenna Agricola (24th).

The girls placed second, with the topfive Essex runners finishing with an overall time just over two minutes behind CVU. For the boys’ team, Peter Feehan led the way with a third-place finish at 16:36.8. Matt Davis added an eighth-place finish for the Hornets, who placed third behind CVU and South Burlington.

Sully Martin (13th), Ian Lyle (23rd) and Angus Hutcheon (24th) rounded out the top-25.

Next up for Essex is the state championships at Thetford on Saturday.

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Football The Hornet football team concluded its season drilling BFA 40-7. Jordan Hines, Liam Coulter, Peter Barrows, Tyler Roberge and quarterback Eli DiGrande hit on all cylinders as the offense churned out yardage the entire night, romping up and down the field in a win that avenged its 4128 loss to the Bobwhites. That game may have kept them out of the playoffs. Their late season flurry closed their season 4-5 on the run of a three-game winning streak.

The boys finished with a lot of heart. The JVs defeated Rutland 22-6 to notch win No. 1 this fall. The Hornets played great team defense limiting Rutland to 6 points. Ryder Thornton, Anthony Hope and Kevin Otto all scored touchdowns. Great way to end the season, and congratulations to Coach Corkum and the team.

Boys’ soccer The boys’ soccer team won its opening playoff game 2-1 in overtime over Burr and Burton. It was the second time this season the Hornets beat their opponents in overtime. In the quarters versus No. 3 Rice, Essex took a 1-0 lead just over the halfway point of the second half on a goal

by Evan Friedman. Before the team could settle in with the lead, the Green Knights tied the game on a restart just over 30 seconds later. With about 6 minutes left in regulation they struck again on another free kick, and the 2-1 final stood up. The boys played to record of 10-5-1 under firstyear coach Jake Orr. Tough way to end a fine season.

Girls’ soccer The girls’ soccer team followed the same path as the boys’ team. They defeated rival BFA 2-1 for the second time in less than a week in their playdown game, earning a trip to Manchester Saturday for a quarterfinal match versus No. 1 seed Burr and Burton. Two first-half goals sunk the Hornets, and their season ended in a 2-0 loss. They played to an 8-7-1 record.

Field hockey The field hockey team advanced to the state semifinals with a 4-0 shutout win over Rutland on Saturday. In the team’s first postseason game this fall, Mady Corkum stopped five shots, the defense played great and the offense showed no signs of rust in the win. Jenna Puleo scored two quick goals, Avery MacGillivray scored once and had an assist, and Erin Murphy had a goal. The Hornets own a 10-2-3 mark. They move on to the semifinals to play CVU with a trip to the championship game on the line.

From left, Abbie Gehsmann, Elise Schumacher, Olivia Miller-Johnson and Alaina Mejia run during the district championships in Missisquoi on Saturday. photo | Josh Kaufmann

Girls’ soccer season comes to an end The girls’ soccer team made it to the quarterfinals before falling 0-2 to Burr and Burton on Saturday.

The Hornets were able to get past BFA-St. Albans on Oct. 21 with a 2-1 win, sending them to Manchester to take on the No. 1 seeded Bulldogs.

Essex was unable to find the back of the net, however, with the loss bringing its season to a close at 8-7-1.

“Taking on the No. 1 seed, on their turf field, after a three-hour bus trip was daunting to say the least,” head coach Bill O’Neill said. “The team responded with determination and hard work. We battled hard and played well as a team, and the girls did themselves proud.”

Sydney LaPlant chases after a loose ball during the Hornets game against BFA-St. Albans on Oct. 21. photo | Josh Kaufmann

Volleyball Our volleyball teams had a busy week. The JV teams ended their season Saturday with a JV Jamboree at EHS. Five boys’ teams and 15 girls’ teams from around the state competed in pool play followed by a playoff bracket. Essex’s JV boys and JV gold girls both took first place in the tournament. The varsities advanced to the semis after a 3-0 win over LI: 25-16, 2518, 25-20. The girls successfully executed several advanced combination attacks.

Sabrina Liguori and Amanda Sinkewicz performed an impressive tandem attack that resulted in a kill for the team. The boys played a semifinal match versus Vermont Commons Monday at 5 p.m., and the girls’ semi was Tuesday at 5 p.m. versus BHS. States will be at St. Michael’s College.

Cross-country The cross-country teams competed in the NVAC championships Saturday. The girls finished second while the boys placed third.

Champlain Valley and South Burlington went 1-2 for the boys. Essex scored 71 points. Peter Feehan continued his stellar running and ran third, while Matt Davis ran eighth, running under 17 minutes.

Sully Martin finished strong in 13th while Ian Lyle (23rd) and Angus Hutcheon (24th) are peaking at just the right time. The girls scored 58 to CVU’s 38. AnneMarie Martell was fourth to lead the Hornets. Emma Farrington ran sixth, and Katie James was

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Essex football slams BFA-St. Albans in consolation game

By JoeL LeHmAn Messenger Sports

ESSEX — The disappointment of last week’s elimination from the playoffs carried into BFA-St. Albans’ final consolation game Friday, a one-sided 40-7 victory by Essex.

With both teams eliminated from playoff contention, the Bobwhites played with little energy in the finale against the Hornets, finishing their 3-6 season on a two-game losing streak, including last week’s home loss to Colchester that would have qualified them for the Division I tournament.

“We didn’t have a lot of emotion and energy tonight,” BFA coach Geoff Murray said. “I’m not so sure that we completely recovered from last week. [But] that’s an excuse. Essex just beat us in everything.”

Just weeks after the Bobwhites defeated Essex on their Homecoming night, an inspiring comeback that seemed to be seasondefining, Essex (4-5) turned the tables Friday.

The Hornets opened a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter and outgained BFA 298-50 in first-half offense. Half of St. Albans’ yards came on a fake punt when quarterback Mark Connor hit Jarad Clark for 24 yards with six minutes left.

Liam Coulter led the way for the Hornets, shrugging off initial contact every time he touched the ball on the way to three touchdowns and 181 yards rushing.

Elliot Boutin added 88 yards, including a touchdown run of 34 yards, Tyler Roberge added a 23-yard score, and quarterback Eli DiGrande scored on a 1-yard plunge.

BFA was held off the board until the final

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ninth as the girls stepped up in a big way putting some distance between them and the third-place Hilltoppers’ 81. The teams are excited and ready to show their strength on the hills of Thetford next weekend at the state meet.

were exciting with lots of fans and spirit.

Burlington, CVU, Winooski and Essex all had excellent facilities. The one-and-done format has been so very successful of course as there is nothing like playoffs. Happy Birthday wishes to Middlebury’s Eric Hathaway, a former Hornet multi-sport miSCeLLAneoUS I had the opportunity to referee some athlete from ‘87. Have a safe Halloween soccer playoff games last week. All games and don’t eat too much candy!

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But two promising first-half drives ended in fumbles; once on the first play from scrimmage after a 21-yard return plus a 15yard personal foul set BFA up at the Essex 30, and with 4:15 left in the second quarter when the Bobwhites drove to the 10.

The Bobwhites then missed an onside kick to open the second half, and Essex marched the other way in six plays for the touchdown. With BFA in the Essex red zone early in the fourth, Otis Crock came up with an end-zone interception.

Simply put, it wasn’t BFA’s day.

Just two weeks prior the Bobwhites took top-seeded Rutland down to the wire, losing

in the closing seconds. Last week’s win-andyou’re-in loss to Colchester left the team with little energy.

“We’ve done a lot of great things this year,” Murray said. “We got better, I thought, throughout the season. We had some close calls late against Rutland which would’ve put us in the playoffs, and we had a tough loss early in the season (to Rice) that probably cost us.

“But in the end we got a good group of guys and we just didn’t have it today.”

Connor threw for 87 yards, including 51 yards receiving by Clark. Parady led BFA on the ground with 46 yards.

“We’re still proud of what we did this year and we’ve had great team chemistry, a real great group of guys, and now we just want to continue that,” Murray said.

Essex football players named to all-star game roster Vermont’s finest senior high school football players will take the field for the 15th annual North-South Senior All-Star Football Game to be held Saturday, Nov. 14 at Middlebury College’s Youngman Field at Alumni Stadium.

Essex’s Elliot Boutin, Nathan Baliff, Eli DiGrande, Marshall Murphy, Cole Picard, Alex Russell and Colby Trudeau were all named to the North team.

Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. for the annual contest that will conclude the fall Vermont high school athletic season. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and will

be available at the gate starting an hour prior to game time. All proceeds benefit the scholarship and grant programs of the Vermont Chapter of the National Football Foundation.

All 34 high school football programs from the state’s three divisions are represented on the two rosters, which are subject to change prior to the game.

Head coach for the North squad is Marty Richards of Mount Mansfield while Fair Haven’s Brian Grady will head the South coaching staff.

Essex football player tapped for U.S. Under-18 Select Team An Essex varsity football player has been chosen to play offensive line on the United States Under-18 National Select Football Team.

Tommy Kourebanas, a junior offensive and defensive lineman, received an email from Brendan Mankarious, the coordinator for U.S. Teams, on Sept. 22 sharing the news.

“I want to thank Coach Burnett and Coach Ginsberg, who are as much responsible as I am for going to these camps and working hard. They trusted me enough to start me as as sophomore, and

I just try to work really hard for them and make them proud,” Kourebanas said.

The 2016 International Bowl week kicks off Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 5 in Arlington, Texas. The week culminates with an official international game against Team Canada at 4 p.m. Feb. 5, at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

All games part of the 2016 International Bowl series are scheduled to be aired via ESPN3/WatchESPN. “I’m very excited and ready to represent my country and the state of Vermont,” Kourebanas said.

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Wisdom found staring at Pine Island goats Artist’s work is part of a new exhibit at the Shelburne Museum

By JeSS WiSLoSKi For The Essex Reporter

Artist and educator Brian D. Collier has defined his career by looking at the re-naturalization of the land, and the way plants and wildlife adapt and insist on life moving forward, even when confronted by the impact of man.

Exploring the natural spaces on and around a Colchester goat farm, therefore, was a natural move for him, and he was honored when the Shelburne Museum asked him last May to join 12 other artists to contribute to “Eyes on the Land� — an exhibit that reflects the state’s agricultural life and preserved land, that was organized by the Vermont Land Trust and on display now at the Pizzagalli Center for Art & Education inside the museum.

For a year, Collier and other artists embedded themselves on conserved lands that cover the “breadth� of the land trust’s work throughout the state, the organization said, including dairy operations, vegetable farms, working forests, riverways, and recreational lands.

The Intervale-based Pine Island Community Farm has in recent years become the home and business for two goat farmers who are resettled refugee families from Bhutan and Rwanda.

Collier saw more than just the human faces of adaptation and change in the 235-acre expanse in southwest Colchester. �It was a really interesting site because it had this whole New American thing going on... but that’s a small percentage of the site,� said Collier, an associate professor of art at St. Michael’s College. “I’m always interested in looking at the things that aren’t so obvious.� “I spent a lot of time walking around in the wetlands and the forest, and I’m always interested in inserting myself as an artist in the places that people don’t go,� he said. “Those spaces that are impacted by and have an impact upon humans. That’s part of what I like to do, help people see them.�

For his installation, he photographed and filmed the 78 acres of wetland and wild forest, as well as the 56 acres of river edge land year-round. He visited the farm usually two or three times a month, and spent quite a bit of time in the farming territory as well.

The husband and father of two said he also developed a broad knowledge around goat behavior, and a small following of hooved groupies.

And while the farmers at Pine Island worked to protect the wetlands in their approach and farming techniques, Collier looked for ways that the human-wilderness tension persisted. “Nothing’s beyond the human element,� he said. “...I saw this constant battle between the beaver activity and the farmers,� he recalled in one example. “The beavers try to dam up the artificially made farmer channel. That’s bad, because it floods things they don’t want to flood, and keeps water from getting to the field. So they spent a lot of time taking them down.�

Flooding was a regular occurrence in the lowlying farmland, and he remembers an early visit where a farmer was telling him about a giant catfish he had caught on the Pine Island Road. Aside from his ongoing videos and photography, Collier started to see another piece to his project, inspired by the Vermont Goat Collective, which is an operation the farmers run, to sell live goats available for on-site slaughter, targeting the immigrant communities and anyone who wants to buy one to eat. “Systems, Cycles and Floating Goats,� the name for Collier’s installment at the museum, features a series of composited photographs on one canvas, and refers to the things he documented and witnessed in the regular seasonal, yet repetitive, cycles of the flooding at the farm.

He wanted show how the waterways dually create challenges for the humans in their desires from the land, and those challenges faced by organisms and wildlife that call the land home as well.

The second part of his work, “Goat Boat: A Modular Floating Pasture,� is an idea he has for a way that the goats on the farm, which he came to adore, could continue to be raised despite the inevitable flooding. “They are an island, they can get cut off completely,� he said, about the Pine Island Community Farm. “I just got very fascinated by that, and the idea that more of these flood events are going to happen more frequently. I just wanted to look at that in a way that was a little bit more

playful,� and not so grim.

His invention, or conceit, therefore, is a floating, grazable island for goats using easily found materials.

Using wood pallets, milk jugs, and stuffed goats to mimic the real thing, he called the sculpture a “sustainable DIY design,� one that’s both “modular and infinitely expandable with the potential to provide a significant amount of floating ‘pasture’ during flood events.�

He said he wanted to reflect the inevitability of future floods, but in a fun and playful way. Collier’s piece is just one of many indepth probes of preserved lands at the show, which opened this month, and runs through Jan. 3.

Artists chosen by the museum’s curator Kory Rogers were paired with Vermont Land Trust spaces, and ranged from painters, sculptors, and photographers, to more unlikely creators, such as an architect and a stonemason.

Vermont Land Trust’s Elise Annes, vice president for community relations, said the idea of tapping local artists to reflect the trust’s work came from the board. “Let’s have someone really engage with this land and get to know the landscape over the course of a year, and they can do their interpretation,� Annes said, was the goal. “It’s a way to connect with people who perhaps don’t get out to these places or understand what we have here in Vermont.

This is a way to engage in a different way than you would by buying food at the local farm or skiing at the local mountain, or going to a town forest,� she said.

The results from the artists chosen astounded them, she said. “They blew me away. It was beyond my expectations.

On the visual side, the works are absolutely incredible.

But also on the emotional side,� she said, recalling several wonderful ways the land touched the artists, too.

Paper collage artist and painter Bonnie Acker, for example, wound up volunteering at the Brewster Uplands, where she grew close to the farmers in Cambridge and now volunteers at the farm.

Collier said he deliberately tried to remain objective for his work, but said he faces an unshakable new way of seeing, after he spent a year at Pine Island.

Specifically in a way that’s related to the goats. First, he likes goats now. A lot.

Artist Brian d. Collier collected some goat groupies while working on his Eyes on the land project.

PhOtOS | BRiAn d. COlliER

One of St. Michael’s art professor Brian d. Collier’s installations in the Eyes on the land exhibit at the Shelburne Museum that runs through Jan. 3.

“I had never been with goats before, and now they are one of my favorite domestic animals,� he said. “They’re so funny and smart and curious and bold, they’ll just climb all over you, and just get up in your business,� he said. An intern helped set up a studio shoot for a selfportrait he wanted of him lying on the ground at the farm, covered in the baby goats from a new shipment.

Secondly, he gained a great respect for how connected to their food the New American families were, from the visits to pick out a goat, to the process and participation required to help slaughter it. “It’s such a direct and honest way to produce and consume your own food.

It was really amazing to watch. It was a family affair,� he said. “All the goats are romping around, someone picks one out, that looks good,� he said. Then, family and all, they watch or help out in the killing, removal of skin or hair, and butchering for a celebratory roast at home. “Thinking about it now, that had as much if not more impact on me than anything I experienced. I was watching it, and I was thinking ‘This is how it should always be.’�

A few days ago, Collier, who lives in Hinesburg, said his twin toddlers, 3-yearold boys, were incredulous when the family pulled up to the grocery store to “buy a chicken.� He and his wife realized the need to confront the storybook chicken, and in a way, life and death, in that moment, all because of food. “You want to protect your kids, but at the same time I think it’s important

for them to understand too,� he said. “This experience, it kind of made me want to have goats, it kind of made me want to have chickens... it made me want to do that and have my kids become connected to that process.�

Eyes on the Land can be experienced in person at the Shelburne Museum, entry fees apply, or by way of videos and digital images at http://www.eyesontheland. org/

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Private Sale of Storage Unit Contents Matt Yandow, last known address of 1 Gaines Court, Essex Junction, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $201.49 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since August 31, 2015. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 08/02/2015, the contents of unit #211will be sold at private silent auction on November 14, 2015. Auction is not open to the public.

Private Sale of Storage Unit Contents Cindy Reynolds, last known address of 25 Central Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $204.01 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since August 31, 2015. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 8/7/15, the contents of unit #063 will be sold at private silent auction on November 14, 2015. Auction is not open to the public.

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TOWN OF ESSEX PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4385(a), the Essex Selectboard has scheduled two public hearings, the first of which will happen on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Essex Police Department, 145 Maple Street, Essex Junction, Vermont.

The purpose of the hearing is to solicit public input on proposed amendments to the Essex Town Plan, adopted March 1, 2011.

The purpose of the amendments is to incorporate statistical updates; include findings from Heart & Soul of Essex; add a section about flood resiliency; and add standards for the siting of commercial scale renewable energy projects. The draft 2016 Essex Town Plan features a graphic redesign and a reduction of outdated content to make the document more engaging. The draft Town Plan includes an Introduction and four chapters: The Action Plan, Essex’s Sense of Community, Essex’s Sense of Place, and Serving the Community. The amendments have the potential to affect all areas in Town.

Copies of the proposed amendments and the report, as required by 24 V.S.A.§ 4384(f) and 24 V.S.A.§ 4444(b), may be obtained or examined at the temporary municipal offices at 42 Allen Martin Drive, Essex Junction, VT, the Essex Free Library, or the Brownell Library. The proposed amendments may be downloaded from the Town website at www.essex.org (under “Notices,” click “2016 Town Plan Information”).

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Highway Maintenance Worker Level 2 The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker Level 2. This is a full-time position which requires a CDL and the ability to respond to emergencies and for snow removal outside of regular working hours. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, construction procedures and methods and the operation of large trucks, preferably at the municipal level.

Equipment operation experience is a plus.

The starting hourly wage is $16.50$17.50 depending on qualifications. The Town of Jericho offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, and a retirement plan.

An application and job description can be downloaded from www.jerichovt.gov.

They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier in person, via email at pcarrier@ jerichovt.gov or via mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465.

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S CHOOLS ADL Agenda Dear Families, It is with bittersweet feelings that I am announcing my retirement from ADL at the end of this school year. My 10 years at ADL have been a capstone experience for me due to the professionalism and quality of the staff, the involvement of parents/guardians in advocating for their students and being involved in our constant flow of activities, and the support and guidance received from my administrative colleagues, central office staff, and Prudential Committee. And then of course, there are the incredible students at ADL. I’ve never experienced school spirit, willingness to give back to the community and engagement in learning that I’ve witnessed at ADL. Simply put, this school is a gem. In an effort to immediately involve parents/guardians in the selection process for my successor, the Parents as Partners meeting to be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. will be a Parent/Guardian Focus Forum with Superintendent Judith DeNova to elicit ideas/suggestions to determine the most important qualities when searching for candidates that will be a good fit for ADL. I’m hopeful there will be a good turnout for this forum. Please don’t hesitate to call or email me with questions or clarifications (8577028, lsinger@ccsuvt.org).

Laurie Singer, Principal Back to the Future Day: It was a rockin’ Back to the Future day at ADL. In the movie Back to the Future, Marty McFly traveled to Oct. 21, 2015. Because of this special event in history, ADL students dressed up in 80s-themed clothing and 80sthemed assignments in some classes. In PE class, the teachers had the students doing step aerobics, rope climbing, dodgeball, shuttle run, hula hooping, and jump roping.

There were people Jaxon Schaarschmidt and henry with leg warmers, Farrington go back to the 80s for Adl boom boxes, slicked back hair, crazy special Spirit day. colored earrings, and lots of neon.

Way to show your spirit ADL! Even the teachers dressed up. Some wore mullets, others wore high socks, and crazy earrings. The students loved it so much, they want to have even more opportunities to dress up like people from different eras.

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By Judith Denova

It’s heartening to hear community members telling stories of watching their kids playing sports in the fall season, such as football, soccer, and field hockey, and standing alongside neighbors from Essex Junction, Essex Town, Westford, the islands, Georgia and others. When a touchdown or a goal is scored, the crowd cheers for the team, regardless of which community the player resides from. They are all our kids, and the greater the community ownership is for the whole student body, the greater the promise is for each and every student.

Last year at this time I wrote a perspective piece for The Essex Reporter entitled, “Just Imagine.” I asked the question whether the time had come for the communities of Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford to engage in a study to explore unifying our school systems. I ended the article asking folks to just imagine the possibilities this opportunity may present, if the communities had the will to engage in a study and the courage to unite and form a single district with a more expansive sense of community identity and belonging.

All three of the communities did have the will and engaged in a study for several months and concluded once again that forming a unified district would enhance the educational quality currently found in our schools and increase educational opportunities for all students by combining existing resources and areas of expertise. They also concluded that efficiencies and cost savings would be created, by moving from four separate districts and five school boards, to one unified union district and one board.

Several study committee members are so committed to their beliefs about this unification effort they have decided to continue their community service and are running for election on the new unified school board. They offered six community-focused forums to share their findings and have also used social media to pass along this information.

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Senior citizens in the community are invited to bring a damaged photograph to the Computer Animation and Web design class at the Center for technology-Essex and let the students help bring it back to its original condition.

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Calling All Senior Citizens: Computer Animation and Web Design at the Center for Technology, Essex is a program focused on using new media skills for the 21st century including web design, game design, animation, and graphic design. Students from our program have gone on to higher education at schools as close as Vermont Technical College, and as far away as the Ringling College of Art and Design. Many of our former students now have established careers at companies such as Dealer.com and Union Street Media.

Our Computer Animation and Web Design students are looking for a way to give back to our local community. As part of CTE’s Community Service Learning Days on Nov. 12 and 13, our students will be doing free photo restorations for senior citizens.

Bring a damaged photograph to our class and let our students help bring it back to its original condition. We will scan and fix the image, and then email you the final product. You can then upload this wherever you get your photos printed, or email to your family, post the image to your Facebook page, or other social media.

Whether the photo was damaged by sun, tape, water, scratches, etc., let our Computer Animation and Web Design students help bring your memories back to their former glory.

If you do not have a photo but would like to see how the process is done, please feel free to visit as well. Our students would love to show you and answer any questions you may have.

We are looking forward to working with you.

Matt Cronin Instructor | Computer Animation and Web Page Design. www.cawdvt.org

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in all three communities.

All three communities have a strong reputation of creating and supporting excellent educational opportunities for their children. We often hear families move to these communities because of the special programs and the myriad of pathways and services available for their children. We have a strong and proud legacy to continue, and this unification effort will provide a single PreK-12/Tech school board the opportunity to streamline administrative services and allocate resources back to the schools and the students in which they serve.

The time has come (Nov. 3) to cast your vote, knowing there are three possible outcomes: If voters from all three communities approve, then a unified school district would be formed. All residents would realize the five-year property tax incentives of 10cent savings in the first year, 8 in the second, 6, 4, and 2.

If voters from Essex Town and Essex Junction approve, but Westford voters are not ready to unify, then a Regional Education District would be formed: Residents of Essex Town and Essex Junction could realize the four-year property tax incentives of 8 cent savings in the first year, 6, in the second, 4, and 2.

Westford residents would not benefit from tax incentives and likely be reassigned to another school district in the future.

If either Essex Town or Essex Junction residents vote no, then there would be no change to our current structure.

I understand that sometimes it is easy to question how important one vote can be. I want our students to see people coming to their schools to vote on this issue. I want them to know voting is a way of having your voice be heard.

I want students to understand that one’s imagination can inspire new possibilities that may transcend into realities worthy of consideration.

As community members, please come to the polls and cast your vote on Nov. 3.

Judith Denova CCSU Superintendent

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The Choral Concert on Oct. 21 was the first under the leadership of Nicholas Stokes, the new director of Essex High School ensembles. What an exciting debut. Concert and chamber choirs opened the evening with superb performances of “A City Called Heaven” with Audrey Wilbur as soloist, to “Blackbird” (a John Lennon classic) and an absolutely show-stopping performance of “Salmo 150.” Students introduced each section and this particular number the audience was told was “fast and difficult.”

It had everyone cheering. “Build Me Up Buttercup” by Chamber Choir had everyone toe tapping. Then came the ensembles Pitch Pipes and Kaleidoscope, who were so wonderfully entertaining. From beats from the 50s to a Christina Aguilera number, the audience was wishing it could have gone on and on. What a wonderful introduction to the community for Stokes, who thanked Glory Reinstein and Bella Voce for their guest appearance, and Shirley Smith for being the accompanist for the high school performance.

Fine arts coming events The Theater 1 class invites everyone to come see their first performance on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. The play is a collection of scenes and monologues called “Search for Connection” and is at times moving and at times funny. The scenes speak to the universal desire to connect with others, even if our ways of connecting are not necessarily the most skillful. Best suited for an adult audience. Free and open to the public.

Inclusion Fusion dance performance on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium, an always an enjoyable event choreographed by Bonnie Destakasi. Free and open to the public.

Fall Musical on Nov. 19, 20 and 21. More information about the musical will be available as the dates near, as well as information on tickets.

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S CHOOLS EES In October the kindergarteners went on their first field trip to Chapin Apple Orchard. They observed apple trees in the orchard, learned about the influence of bees, and the process of making apple cider.

During this trip, students observed an apple tree with three different types of apples growing on it. Within the classroom we used our apples for a variety of projects including making applesauce, apple volcanoes, and taste testing different varieties of apples.

Students also wrote about their favorite part of the field trip. They used shapes in their drawings and labels to document their experience.

This month during Writing Workshop, our focus is on writing like a scientist. Students will be observing and writing about objects,

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such as pumpkins, gourds, squash, Indian corn, leaves, and apples to create teaching books (i.e. informational writing). Students are learning that scientists choose what they want to study because they are interested in the topic. The children are practicing observing different parts of objects, thinking and talking with a partner, and drawing and writing about them. Students are using tools such as the class name chart, alphabet strip, color words, and number words charts to help them write. They are learning how to label things in their drawings by saying the word they want to write slowly and then writing down a letter for each sound they hear.

Amanda Waldo

hiawatha Snake Mountain – the third-grade classes enjoy some outdoor education with a hike to Snake Mountain.

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Third Grade field trip: An all-thirdgrade field trip to Snake Mountain was held on Oct. 15. We lucked out and had a beautiful day and all the kids made it to the top for a lovely lunch and an amazing view. Great job kids and teachers. At this time in third grade, they are learning about erosion and, along the way, children made several comments about seeing erosion and how they too, are agents of erosion if they go off the path.

What a great way to make connections from inside the classroom to the great outdoors of Vermont.

Bee celebration: Our children celebrated another Bee Celebration here at Hiawatha recently. This year, by far, has been one of our best openings. Our children are working very hard at practicing our school expectations: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Your Best. Thank you so much for all that you do to support this effort at home. We have planned a special November celebration, and Principal Tom Bochanski will provide more details as the event approaches.

EES students enjoy the fall season watching how apple cider is pressed, drawing one of our handpicked delicata squash and decorating a tasty apple for later.

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FMS Many parents ask us, the Essex Town school nurses, “When should we keep our children home from school?” Here are some indications that children should stay home: • Fever of over 100 degrees within the past 24 hours.

• Diarrhea or vomiting within the past 24 hours.

• A persistent sore throat with a fever.

• An undetermined rash.

• Eyes that are reddened, itchy, and have thick drainage. For “pinkeye.” the student must be treated by your healthcare provider for 24 hours before returning to school.

If you are ever in doubt about whether or not to send your child to school, don’t hesitate to call your child’s school nurse for advice. It is an option to keep your child home longer in the morning if you are unsure if you should send them to school.

You can bring them later when you are sure that they are well.

The Vermont Department of Health is a great resource for parents. It provides information when an increased number of children are being affected by an

illness. Information can be found about immunizations and disease prevention.

One section of the website is dedicated to school health. It provides information for the whole family for staying healthy. This includes getting yearly flu shots now for all members of your family. You can visit their website at www.healthvermont.gov.

Please let your school nurse know when your child has had a serious illness, injury or surgery. Phone, email or stop by our office anytime!

Essex town school nurses — Julie hennessy of Essex Middle School, Kimberly Bullock of Essex Elementary School and diana Smith of Founders Memorial School.

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PTo: On Oct. 18 we had the Hiawatha Fun Run and fun it was. Even in the cold, children and parents participated in either quarter mile, half mile or one mile fun.

Thank you to the families that participated and donated canned goods for the Food Shelf and congratulations to those families who won raffle prizes. The next PTO meeting is scheduled for November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Hiawatha. Everyone is invited and free childcare is available. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you there. reminders: • Nov. 20 - Third Grade Talent Show at 9 a.m.

• Before school Exercise Project starts soon • Nov. 10-12 - Book Fair *For more information on school news, please visit our school website at www. ccsuvt.org/hiawatha or contact Amanda Stevens at 878-1384 or Tom Bochanski at tbochanski@ccsuvt.org.

Fleming Flyer it is Spirit Week at Fleming School: We are celebrating school spirit during this week (Oct. 26-30), in honor of Red Ribbon Week (for drug and alcohol-free schools), National Good Character Week, and National Mix It Up at Lunch Day. Each day has a theme, and each homeroom class will engage in discussions surrounding topics of character and community. There will be a prize at the end of the week for the fourth grade class and fifth grade class that shows the most spirit throughout the week through participation on these theme days. monday: “A Penny for Your Thoughts” Students brought pennies into school and shared with their class how they show good character and respect in their community.

All pennies collected were donated to the Principal’s Discretionary Fund.

Tuesday: “Mix-It-Up at Lunch Day” Students wore mismatched socks and clothing of different colors and patterns to show how colorful we are. Students also mixed it up at lunch by sitting with students they do not typically sit with, and made new friends.

Wednesday: “Be Responsible” Students came to school dressed up as if they were going to work at their dream job.

Thursday: “Hats Off to a Drug Free World” Students will be wearing hats to school.

Friday: “Pajama Day” Spirit Day Students will be wearing their pajamas to school.

Celebrate with us for the rest of the week. We encourage the greater community to have conversations with family members and neighbors about what it means to have good character. eGG-CeLLenT event: Congratulations and good work to our fourth grade students who designed and crafted packages for our annual Egg Drop event on October 16. Packages were designed to safely transport a raw egg from one of the top-most windows of Fleming School down to the ground below. Student designs were not only judged on their successful protection of the raw egg, but also judged for acknowledgement as the most chicken-like, most creative, funniest, and most likely to take flight. Families came out to join us for this event, and the PTO hosted their annual Harvest Meet and Greet on our playground.

It was certainly an afternoon of community fun. outstanding Teacher Day at UVm: Congratulations again to our Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Melissa Coviello who was honored with other outstanding Vermont educators at a special ceremony at the University of Vermont on Oct. 22.

EMS This year across the state of Vermont, middle school students are thinking about their future beyond high school. As part of this, students are creating Personalized Learning Plans. Sixth-graders on the Navigator Team had the opportunity to share their personalized learning plans and their academic goals with their parents during our two days of fall parentteacher conferences.

Students created a digital portfolio of work samples, projects, and favorite lessons for each of their core classes, science, math and language arts. Students set an academic goal, which spanned their course work. An example of this would be to read a book from a genre that is outside of their normal realm of choosing.

An example of an academic goal that is geared toward math would be for students

to choose the correct mental math strategy to solve a problem at least 75 percent of the time. The guidelines given to students were to use the S.M.A.R.T. goals format. This meant that goals needed to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Based, and Timely. We are very pleased at how enthused and committed the students were in the undertaking of this new process.

Students had the opportunity to share these goals and portfolios as they led their conference with their families. Having a portfolio and goals, gave direction to the students in what to talk about with their families. In addition, the goals and portfolios, provided the students with a sense of ownership, responsibility, and a sense of pride in their work.

We will spend the next few months

tweaking our goals and adding to our portfolios so that students and families can reflect on their learning during our spring conferences in April.

We are looking forward to some great discussions at this time. These Personal Learning

Plans will travel with each student as they continue their education at Essex Middle School. This will allow them to chart their progress as students and as members of our community.

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Halloween treats that are equal parts spooky and delicious

Halloween parties are commonplace.

Full of frightful decorations and spooky lighting, a good Halloween party also features food that plays up the theme of the evening. Therefore, Halloween party hosts will need to get creative with the type of foods they serve to ensure a “spook-tacular” time.

With a little ingenuity, otherwise mundane foods can be transformed into something worthy of a second look. Here are some creative ways to turn ordinary food items into Halloween-inspired fare for your next get-together.

Ghosts in the Pumpkin Patch Using bananas and clementines or small oranges, you can create the appearance of ghosts haunting a field of pumpkins.

Peel both the oranges and the bananas and place small chocolate chips into the rounded “head” of the banana to create a ghost face. Use a piece of green gummy candy or something that will hold its shape to create “stems” for the orange pumpkins.

Place the ghosts and pumpkins on a platter or in a bowl for a healthy and festive snack.

Witches’ Brew Create a punch recipe that bubbles and looks like a witch’s evil concoction.

Put two quarts of lime sherbet for a green punch (or orange sherbet if you prefer an orange punch) in a punch bowl. Add a twoliter bottle of ginger ale and one can of pineapple juice. Feel free to float “eyeball” peeled grapes or gummy worms in the brew for a more authentic effect. If available, add a piece of dry ice to the punch so it bubbles and fizzes.

Sugar Spiderwebs Spiders and their sticky webs go handin-hand with Halloween. Create spiderwebs that can be used to adorn cookies and cupcakes and give them an extra scary flair.

Use a template of a spiderweb and place this template under a piece of waxed paper to serve as your guide. Use store-bought or homemade royal icing to pipe out the shape of the spiderweb on top of the waxed paper.

Allow to dry until completely hardened, then peel off the paper. Repeat the process for as many spiderwebs as you need. You can use these spiderwebs as garnish for a variety of baked goods, or they can be eaten on their own.

Ghoulish Graveyard What would Halloween be without a haunted graveyard? With a few tasty ingredients, you can recreate this classic look in a rich dessert.

Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter and sugar to create a cookie crust. Press into the bottom of a baking pan. Prepare some chocolate pudding to pour on top of the crust and allow it to grow firm. Then sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies on top to create the appearance of soil. Push some rounded-edge, oblong cream-filled cookies into the pudding to serve as tombstones. Decorate with candy worms, gummy skeletons and any other candy items that can add to the look. Black licorice sticks poked with black licorice strings can look like dead trees.

Scary Grin Turn a whole watermelon into a jack-o’lantern and fill with fruit salad. This makes for a refreshing treat and provides an alternative to candy. Cut the watermelon as you would a pumpkin and hollow out the insides to use for the salad. Add sliced berries, grapes, apples, pears, and any other fruits you desire.

— MetroCreative

PhOtO | MEtROCREAtivE

Homemade candied apples are a fixture come Halloween. Sweet, delectable and very easy to make, these apples are a staple at parties and may even be distributed to trick-or-treaters. As anyone who has bit into a sticky-sweet candied apple can attest, although delicious, these apples are not exactly a healthy snack. Yet, with a few, easy modifications, it’s possible to improve the nutritional value of candied apples.

Try these ideas to increase the nutritional value of this beloved treat.

• Make your own caramel using condensed milk, brown sugar and butter.

By controlling the ingredients, you can avoid extra sugar and any additives in commercially sold caramel toppings.

• Use honey for the outer coating of the apple. Then roll it in chopped almonds or granola.

• Coat apples with dark chocolate, which contains less sugar than milk chocolate and

is packed with antioxidants. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.

• Substitute actual cinnamon for melted cinnamon candies in recipes. Mix powdered cinnamon with a light corn syrup and then dip the apples to coat.

• Swirl homemade raspberry jam with an all-natural peanut butter and spread it on the apples for a gourmet take on peanut butter and jelly.

• Hazelnut spreads are all the rage right now. Use your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread on the apples and sprinkle with granola for crunch.

• Drizzle the apples with your sugary concoction rather than dipping them to cut down on the sugar. This still provides much flavor but does so without all of the sugar.

• Dip apples in melted cheese, like brie or gouda. Sprinkle with bacon bits for a sweet and salty combination.

— MetroCreative

Pet of the Week

Expanded Sunday bus service on the Essex Junction route.

Clara

4 year old Spayed Female Reason Here: I wasn’t doing well with a neighboring dog Summary:

Meet cutiepie wiggle-butt Clara! She’s an exuberant dog who can be nervous of new things so she’s looking for a family with a quieter household that understands how to introduce her to friends (preferably with treats and sweet talking!) If you have tennis balls and a fenced-in area, Clara will quickly become your best friend and play fetch while occasionally coming up for some butt scratches!

No fenced in area? That’s quite alright - Clara loves to go for walks, too! Looking for a quirky new canine companion who likes to catch cheese? Clara may just be your perfect match!

It’s easier than ever to ride the Essex Junction bus! New Sunday service travels between Downtown Burlington and Amtrak along Route 15.

My thoughts on: Dogs: No thank you!

I prefer people.

Cats: I have done well with cats in the past but sometimes I’m too curious.

Children: Young children can make me nervous! I like my humans older, please.

For route and schedule information, visit our website at cctaride.org.

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Humane Society of Chittenden County 802-862-0135

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