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Case against suspect in missing teen case sent to family court By COLIN FLANDERS
PHOTO BY AMANDA BROOKS
ADL art teacher Tina Logan shows a sixth grade student how to score his clay mug to attach features. Logan was awarded with the Vermont Art Teachers Association’s 2019 Art Educator of the Year award last month.
'Best job in the school' Beloved art teacher Tina Logan lauded for her work at ADL
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ina Logan’s art classroom at the Albert D. Lawton middle school would bring back nostalgic memories for any adult that remembers the creative, colorful art classes of their youth. The back wall is full of windows which let in the sunlight reflecting off the maple tree whose leaves have turned bright yellow, illuminating the room in a soft, golden glow. Old art projects sit on every surface, from papier-mâché pumpkins to spaceship sculptures. Flags
in all colors, reminiscent of Nepalese prayer flags, hang from the ceiling and match the rainbow crayon and paint smears on the well-worn art tables below. On a cool October morning, those tables are filled with about 15 sixth-graders attaching eyes, ears, noses and other shapes to their clay “ugly mugs” with a bustling, frenetic energy that could only be found in a middle school art class. “I need more arms!” Logan exclaimed as she moved from student to student, showing them how to score the clay to better attach the features they created. “I wish I See LOGAN, page 2
Mark BBQ expands to brick-and-mortar By COLIN FLANDERS Few bells and whistles decorate the interior of Mark BBQ, a food truck-turned-brick and mortar restaurant at 34 Park St. Tarps cover picnic tables atop a checkered floor. Large chalkboards line the back wall with dispatches from children. A paper towel holder sits on the front counter beside the cookbooks of BBQ legends. The reserved presentation mimics what owner Darrell Langworthy calls the “essence” of making Texasstyle barbecue, in which pizzazz and flair take a back seat to tried-and-true methods of generations past: “Low and slow, and keep it simple.” Langworthy, 39, served for 12 years in the military and is a Vermont Army National Guard and See BBQ, page 10
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Darrell Langworthy, owner of Mark BBQ, takes a look inside his smoker, Black Betty, last Thursday. Langworthy's new restaurant on Park Street serves up Texas-style barbecue.
The case involving a Wisconsin teen accused of picking up a 14-year-old local boy and nearly prompting police to issue an Amber Alert has been transferred to family court. The 17-year-old suspect pleaded not guilty to a single felony charge of unlawful restraint during a brief court hearing last Friday afternoon. Convictions for such a charge carry punishment of up to five years in prison and $25,000 in fines. Judge Kevin Griffin granted attorney Brooks McArthur’s motion that his client be transferred to the family division as a youthful offender. Family court proceedings and any documents related to them are confidential by law. Deputy State’s Attorney Dana DiSano said she can’t comment on family court cases but explained a new state law passed in July requires the family division to hold a hearing whenever a defense attorney files a youthful offender motion. Depending on what happens at that hearing, the case
may or may not stay in family court, she said. Last week’s arraignment comes a month after New York State Police located the victim and suspect outside of Ithaca, N.Y. According to a sworn affidavit from Essex police Detective Nick Van Winkle, the two had communicated online for about a month prior to the incident, discussing plans to run away and even visiting the webpage 1800runaway.org, a federally run national communications system for runaway youth and their families. The two knew one another’s age and discussed the potential consequences if they were caught heading to Wisconsin together, court records show, and the suspect told New York State Police he had driven from Wisconsin to Vermont to pick up a friend he met playing video games online. Video footage from a nearby ATM and the Essex Cinemas showed the victim riding a bike in the area near the movie theater before getting into the suspect’s black Toyota Prius See SUSPECT, page 7
Village takes steps to combat loitering on multi-use path By COLIN FLANDERS Addressing the issue of loitering along the multiuse path is no bed of roses, but village officials hope that may be the answer to their problems. The village planted rose bushes on Tuesday along a 130-foot retaining wall that runs parallel to the path, where residents have reported an increase in loitering and illegal activity. Municipal manager Evan Teich told trustees that staff considered several other options – including more “draconian” measures, like spikes along the wall – but felt the plants could get the job done. “They will have thorns, so it is not going to be a pleasant place to sit,” Teich said. The moves come in re-
sponse to a complaint in August from Joe Kudrle, a Grove St. resident who lives adjacent to the path. He said he’s called Essex police numerous times to report unsavory activity there, including times when loiterers have thrown trash into his backyard. He blamed the retaining wall, where people often congregated to drink and hang out. Trustee Lori Houghton has echoed his concerns, pointing to several street lamps near the wall that were vandalized. Village staff have since placed two garbage cans to cut down on littering, and police say they will try to patrol the area when possible, though some obstacles stand in their way. For one, barricades prevent vehicles from driving down the path, See PATH, page 10
In race for lt. gov., candidates view role of second-in-command differently Zuckerman seeks re-election, disputes opponent’s criticism
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ST. ALBANS — In his race for reelection, Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman is defending himself against what he says are attacks from Republican challenger Don Turner, the current minority leader in the Vt. House of Representatives. Zuckerman, a Progressive Democrat, seems particularly frustrated with Turner’s criticism over the lieutenant governor’s office budget, pointing out that while the amount did go up, nearly all of it was due to health insurance. Zuckerman’s predecessor, now-Gov.
ST. ALBANS – Don Turner, the animated Milton town manager, former Milton fire chief and retiring minority leader in the Vermont House of Representatives, said he’s running for lieutenant governor to make a difference. “People were telling me that I had a lot of experience and dealt with a lot of emergencies in the fire and rescue world,” Turner said. “I do think I could make a difference.” In an interview last week, Turner preferred to not discuss policies proposed by
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Incumbent Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman speaks to a reporter at the St. Albans Messenger last month.
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Gemma Davis and Cassidy Goulette, sixth-graders in Tina Logan's art class, work on their "ugly mugs." Gemma is creating an owl and Cassidy an elephant, designs they brainstormed together in a previous class.
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were an octopus!” Nominated by her colleagues, Logan was awarded with the Vt. Art Teachers Association’s 2019 Art Educator of the Year award last month, which included a $300 grant for art supplies or educational opportunities. From the outpouring of support from current and former students and colleagues in a video made to celebrate the award, it’s clear Logan is treasured in her community. “Tina Logan's kindness, empathy, and love of teaching make her a beacon of light in our community,” said ADL librarian Caitlin Classen. “She's one of those rare, magical teachers that changes the lives of not only her students but her
colleagues.” Staff assistant Barb Edwards echoed Classen’s words and said she’s impressed with Logan’s teaching style and kindness toward everyone around her. After a few minutes of running around, Mrs. Logan picked up a pair of small handbells and tapped them together, releasing a bright chime that immediately brought the noise level down in the room. She’s used the bells for years to help focus the students who can get riled up and distracted easily. Logan would be the first to call her classroom a “creative chaos.” But she likes it that way. “It’s not a quiet place,” she said. “It’s a place where there will be many different mediums and things being explored at the same time.”
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Logan said there are core standards she has to teach in her classroom, like technical studio skills and specific mediums so her students are prepared for the future. But, she said, with no standardized tests (thank goodness), she gets to change it up a lot. “I try to blend the two of just hitting our standards and getting all of the techniques and concepts down,” Logan explained. “At the same time, I like it to be a space where everybody gets excited about creating something and feels like an artist and to be able to explore a lot of different things and have it be where there's not just one answer; there's lots of different ways to approach art.” At the middle school level, Logan teaches TAB, teaching for artistic behavior, a choice-based art education where students get to discover different mediums and what it means to be an artist. She said her favorite part of her job is developing relationships with her students as they get more invested in art. Logan said she has students coming to her on their breaks or after school to continue working on projects with her or to learn new skills outside of the classroom. She said seeing their enthusiasm for creating grow and develop as they get older is exactly what she loves about her job. Logan has been an art teacher since she graduated from Syracuse University in 1987. Though her husband’s job in Burlington initially brought her to Essex Jct., she said the community she has become a part of is what makes her job so great. “Our parents have always placed a high value on the importance of the arts,” she said. “And I just have always felt supported here in this community with my program, so I really felt blessed.” Before she was teaching full time in the village, Logan split her time between multiple districts, including Shelburne, South Hero and Essex. Her dream was always to teach in the community where she lived, and when offered positions in both Shelburne and Essex, she said the decision was easy. “I wanted to stay with my community,” she said. “So I'm happy, it's been good.” It’s obvious her students are happy, too. Benjamin Baker said he really likes her art class and his favorite project was the papier-mâché pumpkins. Cassidy Goulette said she loves all the different projects Logan teaches and said, “she likes to keep things moving. It’s never boring.” While Logan bounced from student to student amidst the uproarious chatter in the classroom, it’s not hard to tell she loves her job, despite its challenges. “I'm lucky. I think I have the best job in the school,” Logan said, laughing. “It's chaotic, you feel like a ping pong ball, it's busy and it's kinda crazy, but at the same time, my day goes so fast, and it's so fun.”
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opinion & community LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Re-elect Houghton I want to encourage every voter in the Village of Essex Jct. to cast their vote to re-elect Lori Houghton to the Vermont House of Representatives. Since I moved to the Junction 17 years ago, I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of working with Lori Houghton on a myriad of community projects and have had ample opportunity to see Lori’s leadership in action. Lori has been a village trustee since 2011, was involved in starting the Five Corners Farmers Market and served on the Heart and Soul of Essex Board. Lori seems to be present at every community gathering while serving as a Village trustee, working full time, being a wonderful parent, volunteering in our schools, and owning a small business, Sam’s Scoop Shop! She is committed to our community and represents us well at the Statehouse. On a more personal note, Lori is friendly, tactful and diplomatic. She is easily accessible, either by phone, e-mail, or social media and is a very giving, honest, trustworthy and dependable person. One of the things I appreciate most about Lori and Dylan Giambatista, (vote for him too!), is their commitment to communication and connection. Together, they hold monthly community conversations which provide an opportunity for all to voice their concerns about our community and Vermont. Bridget Meyer, Essex Jct. Firefighters: Vote for Turner As a life-long resident of Milton and a 55-year member of the Milton Fire Department, I am requesting your support of Donald Turner Jr. as lieutenant governor of Vermont in our upcoming November election. I had the privilege of being on the interview committee in 1983 when we signed Don on as a new member of our volunteer department. We recognized him as a young man eager to work hard to serve his community and fellow firefighters on the department. He soon proved that he was a contributing member when selected by his peers as Milton Firefighter of the Year in 1987, 1997 and 2001. In 1990, he was
chosen Chittenden County Firefighter of the Year, and in 2003 while serving as our assistant chief, he received the State Fire Chief of the Year award at the annual state convention. These honors were bestowed upon him as people recognized his strength of character and dedication to getting the job done. For the past 14 years he did an outstanding job serving our department as our fire chief. As a dedicated family man and one who has served our community in various capacities, I know that Don will work hard advocating for programs that will recruit and retain members on the volunteer fire departments throughout the state as he knows through experience how beneficial you are to the safety and protection for the members of the communities you serve. Robert E. Lombard, Milton Sirotkin is an advocate State Sen. Michael Sirotkin has dedicated himself to representing us in the Vermont Senate. I saw his work as an advocate when I was in the legislature and worked closely with his late wife, Sally Fox, when she was the Essex Town rep. Michael has continued this advocacy since entering the Senate five years ago, most recently with his appointment as chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee. In just the past year he has led on such important issues as a higher minimum wage, an affordable paid family leave bill, a nation-leading sexual harassment law, data privacy protections in response to the Equifax breach, internet neutrality and more. He is very responsive to all constituents and has developed a well-earned reputation among his peers as an extremely hard working and effective legislator. Please join me in voting for him again as one our six Chittenden County senators on November 6. Tim Jerman, Essex Jct. Re-elect Dylan Giambatista Election Day is right around the corner and Vermonters will be making several important decisions about who represents our values in Washington, D.C. and in Montpelier. I look forward
to choosing Dylan Giambatista to once again represent Essex Jct. as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives. Dylan was first elected in 2016 and has made the most of his two years in office. He has been at the front of several new initiatives that passed into law, including a new set of protections to keep sensitive personal voting information secure. As a member of the House Education Committee, Dylan led an effort to provide Vermont Nation Guard members access to post-secondary education and training in recognition of their service to our state and community. His bill passed and was signed into law this year, opening new doors to higher education for men and women in uniform. But more important to me is the fact that Dylan is connected and accessible to the community. He is seemingly everywhere at once, engaging in Junction issues from top to bottom. He serves as a Justice of Peace, on the Board of Civil Authority, Essex Community Historical Society Board of Trustees, and Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees. Both Dylan and Lori Houghton have regular community meetings to hear from our neighbors and answer questions about what's happening in Montpelier. By re-electing Dylan, we can count on another term of open communication and transparency These are some of the many reasons why I’ll be voting for Dylan this Election Day. If you haven’t had the chance to meet Dylan at your door, I encourage you to reach out to him. I’m sure you’ll agree that he is the right choice for our community. Ryan McLaren, Essex Jct. Marybeth Redmond has my vote I met Marybeth years ago at a rally for women's rights. There is no one better equipped to serve in Vermont's House of Representatives. Marybeth's accomplishments are many. Teacher and journalist, activist and mentor, writer and advocate are only a few of the roles she has carried out over the years. Marybeth has opened her home to refugees, has mentored women and children in need, serves on the Ver-
mont Commission on Women, and cofounded Writing Inside Vermont (writinginsidevt.com), an organization that promotes writing for Vermont's incarcerated women. She is an active Essex parent, a servant of her community, a champion for the underprivileged, and a strong voice for equality. In this current contentious political climate, we need leaders like Marybeth who understand the legislative process, can consider all viewpoints and reach across the aisle to accomplish what's best for Vermonters. She is hardworking, effective, and honest. Please join me in voting for her on November 6. Lezlee Sprenger, Essex Voting for Giambatista I'm writing to express my support for the Essex Junction candidate Dylan Giambatista in his campaign for re-election. Dylan displayed in his first term as state representative the sort of communication and outreach skills that should be the hallmark of any politician representing their constituency. In an era of decisiveness in politics, Dylan is open, transparent and highly communicative with his legislative updates and a willingness to accept feedback be it through community forums, Front Porch Forum and activity on social media. As a member of the Essex Westford School Board, I have been able to witness first-hand the advantage that Dylan's presence in the legislature has provided our village. In Dylan, we have a voice that can bring school leader concerns directly to where it matters, which has been invaluable as we find ourselves navigating the waters of a post Act 46 world. As we were one of the very first communities in Vermont to unify, Dylan's presence means that we never need to face these challenges alone. In the past few years when Vermont struggles with the increasing lateness of a passing its budget, Dylan has kept our board up to date on changes that would impact how the adjustments to education funding impacts our taxes. Until two years ago, I never once considered placing a sign on my lawn to support any candidate. Today, for the second election cycle in a row, I was ea-
ger to place Dylan Giambatista's at the end of my driveway. I encourage all Essex Jct. residents to support him this November 6 on Election Day. Patrick Murray, Essex Jct. Support for Myers Many people have written letters to the editor supporting Rep. Linda Myers in her bid for re-election to her seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. I, too, hope to see Linda return to the legislature to continue her work for Essex. But I have another reason to wish for Linda’s return to Montpelier. As a long-time coach at Essex High School, I am very much aware of what Linda has done for our state championship athletes as well as other members of the Essex community. Linda follows the activities of EHS students and residents, and when their achievements merit special recognition, Linda initiates the preparation of legislative resolutions to be approved by the House and Senate that are then presented for individual achievements or to every member of a team. Linda also invites the recipients of the resolutions to Montpelier for in-person recognition by the House of Representatives. If the resolution awardees cannot make it to the Statehouse, Linda makes sure to take the resolution to the high school or to individuals’ homes so they have the record of their recognition. In the 20172018 biennium, Linda initiated resolutions for 24 teams and individuals. If you are a parent of a state champion athlete or scholar, or an individual who has received a resolution from the legislature, it is more than likely that the request for the resolution and its path through the legislature was initiated by Rep. Linda Myers. In her years in Montpelier, Linda has been involved in the daily work that makes Vermont a great state, but as a former coach at Essex High School, she recognizes the importance of showing Essex athletes, scholars and residents that they are appreciated by their legislators and deserve recognition. Linda’s dedication to her community should be recognized by re-electing her to the Vermont House of Representatives. Brittany McGuire, Essex Jct. See LETTERS, page 11
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PAMELA MEYERS Pamela F. Meyers of Jericho passed unexpectedly but peacefully on Oct. 25, 2018, at the age of 76. Her love of people led
DUKE JOSHI Dr. Madhukar "Duke" Laxman Joshi – scientist, inventor, Sanskrit scholar, Hindu priest,
DORA GODFREY Dora Lavee Godfrey, 87, of Essex Jct., passed away surrounded by family at the home of her daughter Debra on Oct. 26, 2018. Dora was born Jan. 21, 1931
KYLE EBBETT Kyle Eugene Ebbett, 45, of Essex, passed away suddenly on Oct. 15, 2018 in a tragic accident. Affectionately known as Buddy, E-bot, Birdman, Style, among others to his family and friends, he will be dearly missed. Those lucky enough to have met or known Kyle in any capacity know what a true friend, caring soul, generous, compassionate and competitive man he was. Friends and relatives carry a heavy heart for the void he has left.Words alone cannot summa-
her to a career in nursing that spanned over 25 years, including working locally at the Community Health Center and Fletcher Allen, but her deep love of art defined her. Although many will remember her fondly as a friend, mother, and nurse, Pam was, to the depth of her soul, an artist. She fairly breathed art, whether it was creating breathtaking sculptures and paintings or designing hysterical cartoon posters, and many of her pieces are owned in private collections. Though she worked in a number of mediums, including clay, pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, and oils, her greatest artistic love
was pastels. Most of her later works were pastel paintings— a mixture of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. She was a member of the Vermont Pastel Society, the Northern Vermont Artist Association, and the Essex Art League. She loved to travel and felt lucky to have lived in Europe for three years with her husband and children where she got to experience other cultures, bask in the great art of the old masters, as well as whisk off with her girlfriends on a regular basis for exciting excursions. When her kids were young she went scuba diving in the Florida Keys and Bahamas, and later in life drove a mo-
torhome across the United States from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Pam loved where she lived, finding inspiration in the beauty of the landscape, the majesty of the mountains right outside her windows. As she would say, she never tired of the view. She led a full life, indulging her other passions like collecting fine art, cultivating an impressive collection of crystals and semi-precious stones from all over the world, growing various plants, planting (and naming) trees for loved ones, creating beautiful flower gardens, and spoiling her Silky Terriers, especially her sweet little dog, Austin. A warm, welcoming soul,
Pam would hug people the very first time she met them. She never held back when it came to love—expressing it openly, honestly, and freely, deeply affecting those around her without ever knowing it. She welcomed people into her life with arms wide open and a ready smile. Her loving legacy will live on in those who have known and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard Meyers; daughters Jennifer Meyers (husband Stevan Knapp) and Kara Miller, daughter-inlaw Katrina Hoes Meyers, her beloved grandchildren Meghan and Liam Meyers, Harrison Miller, and Riley, Torin, Cael,
and Ebba Knapp, as well as her sister Senna (Fisher) Kono, brother-in-law Tom Meyers (wife Cathy), sister-in-law Linda Reuble (husband Jeff), and brother-in-law Tim Meyers (wife Lois). She was predeceased by her son John Meyers (wife Katrina) in 2013. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at the United Church of Underhill on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at 11 a.m., with the family receiving visitors starting at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Essex-Jericho-Underhill Food Shelf, P.O. Box 65, Jericho, VT 05465. Visit www.cremationsocietycc.com to leave condolences.
pioneer, linguist, armchair philosopher/historian and politics politico, author, family man, hiker and friend – died at home from an infection on Sept. 30, 2018 at the age of 88. We wish to thank Chittenden County Home Health and Hospice, under Dr. Zail Berry for their tender care during his last weeks. Born in Wai, India "Dr. J," as dubbed by the Boyle family, quickly climbed the academic ladder. He became valedictorian of his high school, received two bachelor degrees in electrical engineering and mettalurgical sciences, a master's degree. He
was the first of the Joshi clan to step foot onto U.S. soil, receiving a scholarship from Yale University for his PhD in mettalurgical science. In October 1956 Duke married Indumati Datar and had four children (Rama, Vijay, Lakshmi and Sheela). We settled in Essex Jct. when Duke was transferred by IBM. He enjoyed a long 30-year career, retiring after receiving a Fifth Plateau Invention Achievement Award. Several patents bear his name. Duke loved hiking, traveling and languages. He and Indu hiked the Green Mountains, White Mountains, the Ghats
in Maharashtra, India and the Alps. He traveled around Europe with friends on several occasions. At the age of 50, when he took an IBM assignment in Sindelfingen, he learned German fluently, including reading and writing. Unfortunately, two places he wished and missed going to see were the Great Wall of China and the Emerald Isle. After retirement, a 15-year labor of love ensued when Duke researched and gave birth to a reference guide entitled “Travelogue: An Illustrative Pocket Compendium of Words from Sanskrit to English,” which fea-
tures the ancient and modern journey of 346 Sanskrit cognates from India to England. He seemed to sense that his time on this earth was coming to an end and so, he pressed his granddaughter Shanti to edit and type his work in its entirety, over the course of the summer and school vacations saying, “Shanti, I don’t have much time.” This published in India three days before he died, thanks to the work and effort of his younger cousin brother. "Education is Excellence" embodies the essence of our father. With that spirit, we have
created the Madhukar L. Joshi Scholarship in his memory where the top female and top male student from Tarkateertha Laxmanshastri Joshi School in Wai will receive funding to support their college education. A tax-deductible memorial contribution by check can be made out to: Youth Making a Difference, 2493 W. Landau Ln., South Jordan, UT 84095 with "WaiMLJOSHI" in the memo. Find more at www.ymad.org. Services will be held in May 2019 with announcement at a later date. Please share memories and condolences at www.awrfh.com.
to Loretta (Devino) and Harris Lavee in Essex Jct. In her earlier years she pursued an active life of simple pleasures – a talented skier, square-dance and awardwinning roller-skater. Dora married her husband, Edgar (Bill) Godfrey, in Hertford, N.C., on Feb. 14, 1952; they were married for 56 years before he passed away. Dora will be remembered for a life lived in service to others: the patients whom she served as a nurse of 30 years; and a devoted member of her church communities in Vermont and North Carolina. Above all, Dora held family closest to her heart. She is
survived by her daughter Debra Boutin of Essex Jct.; her son Michael Godfrey and his wife, Gail, of Essex Jct.; her son William Paul Godfrey and his wife, Patricia, of Lakeland, Fla.; and her daughter Lisa Dike and husband, Geoffrey, of South Burlington; her grandchildren Jason Boutin and his wife, Jaime Boutin; Jessica Boutin, Chelsea Godfrey, Alyssa Godfrey, Andrew Dike, Evan Dike, Hannah Godfrey, and Nathan Dike; and her great-grandchildren Liam Moulton, Riley Boutin and Reese Boutin; sister Dorothy Dow and husband, Roger, and brother Robert Lavee. Dora was predeceased by her brother Raymond
Lavee, her sister Mary Kjono, and her son-in-law Hector Boutin. The needs and wants of her family were always utmost in her thoughts and actions, and her love for them shone through every gesture made and every question posed. She was at her happiest joining in the laughter and the love of her family on the many happy occasions when all were gathered together in celebration of one of life’s milestones. Visiting hours were conducted at A.W. Rich Funeral Home (57 Main St., Essex Jct.) on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at Essex Center
United Methodist Church (119 Center Rd., Essex Jct.). The family would like to express thanks to Maple Ridge Memory Care, whose staff and facilities helped tend to Dora in her illness, and their deepest gratitude to Dr. James Dougherty of Evergreen Family Health, who provided comprehensive and compassion-
ate care for Dora for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Home Health & Hospice, who were instrumental in making Dora’s final transition as peaceful and comfortable as it could be (find instructions at uvmhomehealth.org.) Share your memories at www.awrfh.com.
rize or depict the impact Kyle made in their lives. Kyle made everyone happier and simply better. A legendary professional free ride mountain biker, course designer, slope style analyst, husband, brother, son, uncle, brother-in-law, son-in law, cousin, and most of all—friend to all. A simple online search of Kyle will reveal pages of comments from those Kyle had a positive impact. Even his rivals revered, loved and respected Kyle. With a special affection to children seeking adventure, Kyle was the first to take any kid under his wing and bring them out fishing, riding, biking, skiing or any other sport that may not yet have been invented. Children flocked to Kyle for tips on any sport. Kyle made them all better, mostly because he saw the world through their eyes—pure, fun and filled with laughter! Just another big kid himself.
Kyle is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, partner and best friend, Donna Ebbett (Fletcher); and his “cat kids” Ruby and Zoe. Kyle is also survived by his mother, Sheila Ebbett (Kelly), and mother-inlaw, Phyllis Fletcher. Kyle is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Ebbett, and father-inlaw, Rawleigh Fletcher. He is also survived by his sisters Christina Jerabek (Jason), Mariah Martin (Todd), and brother Fred Ebbett (Denise). His sisters-in-law Wendy Hall (Tyler), Cathy Boland (Richard) and Harlene Johnson (Hugh). His nieces and nephews who worshiped Kyle include TJ and Melissa Hall; Hugh B, Hannah and Hayleigh Johnson; Finn and Tully Martin; Jessica and Cali Jerabek; Colleen and Sydney Ebbett; his life-long best friend and “brother” Larry Francis (Elise) and his sons Sebastian, Steven and Kieran.
While impossible to list all those grieving, everyone who Kyle came across will feel a void. A free spirit, family-focused friend to all he met. Never would a friend in need be left alone if Kyle was aware. As pain and sorrow fill our hearts now, we must remember that Kyle would prefer his friends and family to be laughing and joking about all the all-too-many rad times they were fortunate to share with him. Rest in peace, Kyle. Until we all ride again. A celebration of Kyle’s life was held Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 at the Essex Alliance Church in Essex Jct. Those wishing to make a donation in Kyle’s memory may consider C.A.S.T. for kids at https://impact.castforkids.org/ kyleebbett. Or to https://bit. ly/2Q6YT0e. You can share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.
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Religious Directory CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341. James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org. COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Jesse Mark, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@ gmail.com ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION - UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org Email: welcome@fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes, Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Josh Simon. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Faith Formation meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. & High School Youth Groups on Sundays. Heavenly Food Pantry – second Monday, 5:30-7:30pm; fourth Thursday, 2-6pm, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Finally @ First Band, Joyful Noise, Cherub Music, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road. 899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf. org. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.com. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex. 878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.
calendar 1 Thursday EssEx arT LEaguE
9 - 11 a.m., First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. The goal of the Essex Art League is to support the appreciation and creation of art among artists and within Chittenden County.
Food shELF
9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. 9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. Aunt Dot's Place is happy to serve the communities of Essex, Westford, Jericho and Underhill. Visit auntdotsplace. com for more information.
PrEschooL PLaygrouP
9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Join other caregivers and children for play time. We ask that you bring a drink and indoor shoes.
sEaTEd yoga
10 - 10:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center. This exercise class is open to all seniors. Class is free for EASC members, $2/ session for non-members.
NooNTimE Book grouP
Noon - 1 p.m., Essex Free Library. Join in a discussion of "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman.
sEaTEd Tai chi
12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct. Free to area seniors.
TEEN cENTEr
2:30 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Open to students attending ADL and EMS. Free; open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
dia dE Los muErTos
3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with Tina Logan. Attendees will make tissue flowers, calaca (little skeletons), and calavera (skulls) while enjoying pan de Muertos (a sweet bread) and cocoa. Recommended for kindergarten and up.
commuNiTy souP aNd BrEad suPPEr
4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Ln., Essex Jct. Eat in or take out.Donations welcome.
La LEchE LEaguE
6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come connect with other nursing mothers.
2 Friday PrEschooL yoga
10 a.m. - noon, Brownell Library. Best for children 2 to 5 years old. No registration required.
musicaL sTory TimE
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin. All ages.
sTEam Fridays
3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Create and explore with science, technology, engineering, art and math. For grades 1 and up.
EssEx EaTs ouT
5:30 - 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! If you need a ride, please let us know with an email to essexeatsout@gmail.com.
Fish diNNEr
6 - 7 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.
magic: ThE gaThEriNg 6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Grades 6 and up.
3 saTurday hoLiday Bazaar
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Essex United Methodist Church, 119 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Crafts, Christmas ornaments, hand-sewn and knitted articles, baked goods, candies, plants and white elephant. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m.
cozy Nook craFT Fair
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Essex Free Library. Crafters and artists display their treasures on all three floors of the library, and baked goods beckon from the circulation desk. The proceeds directly fund library events and summer reading program.
Food shELF
9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Nov. 1 for details.)
WEEkENd sTory TimE
LocaL mEETiNgs
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.
WiNE aNd craFT sociaL
2 - 5 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.
PrEschooL oPEN gym 3 - 4:30 p.m., Maple Street Park Recreation Center. There will be a bouncy house, balls, trikes, a play hut, a mini-slide and push toys for ages 5 years and younger.
4 suNday u2charis
2 p.m., Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC, 1672 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. Enjoy and afternoon of music, worship and action. Music will be provided by The Smokey Newfield Project and the collected offering will support migrant workers in Vt. Call 658-9155 or email revsally@mallettsbayucc. org for more information.
WEsTFord music sEriEs
4 - 5 p.m., UCW White Church, Westford. FREVO, the wellknown and popular crossover group from the Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble, will present an eclectic sampling of chamber music for flute, clarinet, and cello and classical guitar including original arrangements and music from jazz, Latin, Classical and the newly composed. Refreshments to follow. Call 879-4028 for more information. Free; donations appreciated.
5 moNday
Thursday, NoVEmBEr 1
5:30 p.m., Town Board of civil authority, Essex Police Station, 145 Maple St., Essex Jct.
saTurday, NoVEmBEr 3
9 a.m., Essex Energy committee, Nest Cafe, 17 Main St., Essex Jct.
moNday, NoVEmBEr 5
7 p.m., Town selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.
TuEsday, NoVEmBEr 6
6:30 p.m., school Board meeting, Essex Middle School, 60 Founders Rd., Essex Jct.
Thursday, NoVEmBEr 8
6:30 p.m., Town Planning commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct. Thursday, Nov. 1 for details.)
WriTErs' grouP
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free LIbrary. All levels and genres welcome as we come together to share our work and offer support to one another.
7 WEdNEsday PrEschooL sTory TimE
10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. (See Tuesday, Nov. 6 for details.)
TEch TimE
10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Need some tech help? Drop in with your device and your questions!
TEch hELP WiTh cLiF
10:30 a.m. Essex Free Library. Drop in for stories, songs, and a craft.
Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one-on-one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.
TEch hELP WiTh cLiF
rEad To daisy
sTory TimE WiTh dEB
Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one-on-one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.
TWEEN cENTEr
3 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Open to students attending Thomas Fleming School. Free.
chEckmaTEs squarE daNciNg
6 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. Advanced and challenge level. Participants must have completed the plus style of Western Style Square Dancing. Call Fred or Betty Smith at 891-9677 for more information.
VErmoNT asTroNomicaL sociETy
7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Brownell Library.
6 TuEsday ELEcTioN day PoLLs oPEN
7 a.m. - 7 p.m., District 8-1 and 8-3 (all residents of the town outside the Village of Essex Junction), Essex Middle School, 58 Founders Rd., Essex Jct. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., District 8-2 (all residents of the Village of Essex Junction), Essex High School, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct.
ToddLEr sTory TimE 9:10 - 9:30 a.m., Brownell Library. For toddlers with an adult.
PrEschooL PLaygrouP
9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Nov. 1 for details.)
PrEschooL sTory TimE
3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy is Certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy's owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages.
EssEx-WEsTFord BuTToN uP EVENT
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Essex Middle School, 60 Founders Rd., Essex Jct. This event is a chance to learn from the experts at Efficiency Vermont what it means to weatherize your home, meet our participating contractors and chat with neighbors who have already weatherized their homes.
FirsT WEdNEsday
7 - 8:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. Producer Nicholas Ma discusses and shows clips from his recent film "Won't You Be My Neighbor?," a documentary about Mister Rogers, a leader in TV programming.
8 Thursday Food shELF
9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Nov. 1 for details.)
BuiLdiNg BrighT FuTurEs PrEschooL PLaygrouP
9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Nov. 1 for complete details.)
sEaTEd yoga
10 - 10:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center.
sEaTEd Tai chi
12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct.
LEgo FuN
and respond to signs of mental illnesses and various types of crises. Visit facebook.com/ events/EssexCHIPS for more details and to pre-register.
music WiTh raPh
9:30 - 10 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing, dance and play with Raph. All ages.
musicaL sTory TimE
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.
sTEam Fridays
3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Create and explore with science, technology, engineering, art and math.
EssEx EaTs ouT
5:30 - 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.
ParENT's NighT ouT
5:30 9:30 p.m., Founders Memorial School, Essex Jct. We will get your kids moving with organized activities and free choice options as well as dancing along to some preselected, kid appropriate tunes. A pizza dinner will be provided to all participants from Little Caesar’s. All EPR programs require pre-registration; visit essex.org for more details.
ParENT's NighT ouT
6 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. Treat yourself to a quiet night in or an evening out on the town when you sign your child up for this supervised movie night. Visit ejrp.org for information.
duNgEoNs & dragoNs 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Embark upon imaginary adventures. Dungeon Master serves as this role playing game’s referee and storyteller. For grades 6 and up.
10 saTurday hEaVENLy cENTs ThriFT shoP 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3 Main St., Essex Jct. Start your holiday shopping with our new decoration section and get ready for winter with our selection of hats, mittens and scarfs.
chrisTmas Bazaar
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 20 Jericho Rd., Essex Jct. Bring the entire family to enjoy our many craft offerings. Please email saintpiusx@comcast.com for information about attending or being a participating crafter.
Food shELF
9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct.(See Thursday, Nov. 1 for details.)
WEEkENd sTory TimE
10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.
3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Children under 8 years old must bring a responsible caregiver.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!
BLood driVE
sEaTEd Tai chi
EaTiNg To BEaT TyPE 2 diaBETEs
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Registered Dietitian Joanne Heidkamp, MS, RDN, will share strategies for choosing and preparing the foods that will help you manage your blood sugar.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Nov. 1 for details.)
TEEN adVisory Board 2 - 3:30 p.m., Brownell Library. All 9-12 graders welcome!
yoga WiTh JoNah
5:30 p.m., First Congregational Church,1 Church St., Essex Jct. Wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing. Bring a mat or borrow one at the event. Donations welcome, but not required.
Food shELF
6 - 7:30 p.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See
9 Friday youTh mENTaL hEaLTh aNd FirsT aid TraiNiNg 8:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. YMHFA is an 8-hour course that teaches adults how to help youth who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand,
11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct.
VFW BBq aNd daNcE
5 - 10 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Good food followed by the band "Hullabahloo" at 7 p.m. Open to the public.
11 suNday VETEraNs day cErEmoNy
11 a.m., Five Corners, Essex Jct. Hosted by the Essex VFW.
shriNEr's BiNgo
12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Win some cash and support the Mt. Sinai Shriners.
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Board By DaviD voegele, Executive Director, Essex CHIPS Over the past few weeks, many people have told me they enjoyed “hearing” Essex youth voices through the Essex CHIPS Youth on Board column. What surprised me, however, was that many readers knew little about CHIPS itself. A broader overview of CHIPS programs seems to be in order. So, allow me to introduce Molly Fay, an EHS student who has participated in two key CHIPS projects. The first was FriendCHIPS, the school-based mentoring program discussed in an earlier column. When she was younger, Molly met weekly at school with her mentor. I asked Molly about this experience. “The mentoring program was a really fun opportunity. I got to meet so many amazing people and a lot of them are really inspiring to me.” Molly also participated in the Adventure Orientation Program (AOP). It is
a 3-4 night backpacking journey into the Green Mountain wilderness that offers new challenges and experiences for youth. Molly said this about her AOP involvement. “The summer before freshman year, I ended up joining the AOP trip. It was truly an interesting and new adventure to me. I'm glad I got the chance to come back as a trip leader. I had trouble the first day because it was my first time being a role model for younger high schoolers. But the second trip really taught me about communication; it really did impact me”. Molly’s last statement – “it really did impact me” – is one that we hear, time and time again, from participants in AOP, FriendCHIPS, and other CHIPS programs, such as the Above the Influence (ATI). The ATI group is comprised of high school students who gather weekly at CHIPS. It is an opportunity for teens to discuss issues of concern to them, in a safe space. ATI is also a place where they identify
ZUCKeRMaN from page 1 Phil Scott, took insurance through his business. Zuckerman took the state’s insurance. In addition, Zuckerman’s executive assistant chose the family plan while Scott’s assistant insured only one person, he said. Budget numbers bear him out. The budgeted expenses for the current fiscal year (FY19) for the office are $42,709 greater than the actual expenditures in fiscal year 2017, but $30,681 of that increase is health insurance. In that same period, salaries for both the office’s employees combined increased $7,000 from FY17 to FY19, leaving $5,100 in increases for such items as rent and travel expenses. Turner has also accused Zuckerman of being partisan in how he carries out his duties, a charge Zuckerman disputes. Zuckerman says he opens his door to all of his Senate colleagues and makes his email newsletter available for all to use. He also hosts a coffee hour open to both legislators and the public. A person paid by the Republican Governor’s Office to record Zuckerman’s statements attended the coffee hours and other appearances: “I welcomed him into the process,” Zuckerman said. “Once we’re elected, we’re there to serve everybody.” Zuckerman says he sees the office, which has limited official duties, as an “ambassadorship for democracy regardless of partisanship.” Among his duties are presiding over the Senate when it meets in full. Zuckerman says that role should be apolitical. On at least one occasion, he made a ruling that ultimately barred amendments he favored from being added to a bill, he said. “With every ruling, I believe I ruled within the guidelines,” Zuckerman said. During his 2016 campaign, Zuckerman said he would use the office to reach out to Vermonters, listen to their
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"I had trouble the first day because it was my first time being a role model for younger high schoolers. But the second trip really taught me about communication; it really did impact me.”
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Molly Fay Speaking on the Adventure Orientation Program ways they can have a positive impact on the community. Possibly readers most often associate CHIPS with the Teen/Tween Centers but probably not with the first Safe Place program in Vermont. Less than a year ago, the Brownell Library became the first Safe Place site in Vermont through its partnership with CHIPS. There are now four Safe Place sites that can assist distressed youth by contacting Safe Place staff at Essex CHIPS. Last week I ended the column by introducing the QYD Project, an initiative designed to recognize a
community’s commitment to Quality Youth Development (QYD). Essex is a community that deserves such recognition. One impact of a supportive community is that youth feel valued. They have reason to be hopeful. They are more likely to return to the community after college and other adventures. Molly’s last comments to me for our interview were “In the future I plan to be a hiker… As a career, I'd really enjoy becoming a Physical Therapist." Would it not be great if Molly chose to fulfill her future goals here? I happen to think so.
concerns and help them be informed and engaged citizens. As part of that effort, he met with Franklin residents concerned about Act 46 earlier this year and was in Bennington to show a documentary on PFOA contamination in water last week. “After the election of [President Donald Trump], I feel like being an ambassador for democracy is a critical part of the job,” Zuckerman said. “Citizens’ voices are the foundation of democracy.” Zuckerman said his role is to listen and provide information, especially if the public needs clarification on legislation like Act 46. The landmark school merger law was designed to allow districts that had made a good faith effort to make an appeal to the State Board of Education to avoid a forced merger, as long as those schools were low spending and had good outcomes, he said. “If the State Board of Education isn’t implementing it properly, that isn’t the fault of the legislature,” Zuckerman said. Zuckerman, an organic vegetable farmer, said he would like to the see the state pay for a marketing study to determine if there is a market in southern New England for a Vermont brand of milk. The goal would be determining if those customers would pay for milk and under what circumstances. Would they pay more if they knew more money was going to farmers, farmworkers and for the care of animals, he asked, or for milk with a lower environmental impact or a lower bacteria count? “Let’s find that out,” Zuckerman said. An increase of just 50 cents for a gallon of milk would increase the amount per hundredweight to $5.50. Zuckerman estimated farmers would only get half of that amount, but “it means the red is less deep red,” he said. Adding that when milk prices went up, a Vermont brand could raise prices a bit more. Zuckerman also points to a regulated cannabis market as an opportu-
nity for farmers to supplement their income. Turner has been an outspoken opponent of new gun rules passed earlier this year. Zuckerman said those changes are more about culture than actual restrictions on the ability to own guns. “Folks can still protect themselves,” he said. “Folks can still buy hunting rifles. “This issue has been exploited for political purposes for a long time,” he added, saying the National Rifle Association and gun manufacturers use fear of gun restrictions “for corporate gain.” Asked what he’s hearing from voters as he campaigns, Zuckerman said he hears “a lot about Washington.” “There’s real concerns about democracy and how we treat people,” he said. Zuckerman echoed those concerns, speaking of the importance of having rational and productive conversations with opponents. “If you can’t laugh about your differences… that’s when it really breaks down,” he said. Housing, wages and taxes are also big issues for Vermonters, he said, adding, “saving $30 on taxes does less than putting 50 cents an hour in their pockets.” The U.S. Supreme Court and climate change have also come up during his travels around the state. Zuckerman says his opponent doesn’t support Vermont’s goal to have 90 percent renewable energy by 2050. Considering that goal unattainable is “selling our own intellect short,” Zuckerman said. “Look at how far solar, wind … and efficiency have come.” Addressing a changing climate, he said, “is serious, serious business.” Zuckerman said he isn’t certain Turner, the Milton town manager, understands how much time the job requires. “I’ve run my own business,” he said. “It’s very hard to do both, but what suffers is my own business.”
the suspect’s cell phone to Albany, N.Y. State authorities there found the vehicle in a rest area off a thruway and took the suspect into custody. EPD was on the verge of issuing an Amber Alert when authorities in New York reported a hit on the license plate, Essex Chief Rick Garey told reporters in September. He explained police must believe the victim is in danger before issuing an Amber Alert. “When you have two people who know each other, and the person may have voluntarily gone with them, you
may not meet that element,” he said at the time. But police learned additional information about the suspect that showed the victim could be at risk – “facts the victim may not have known,” Garey said. He didn’t elaborate further, nor do court documents. The suspect was released into parent custody under conditions prohibiting contact with the victim, unsupervised online access or unsupervised contact with children.
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October 22 - 28 Arrests
1 Domestic assault 1 Unlawful restraint (second degree)
MondAy, oCtober 22
4:50 a.m., Noise disturbance on West St. 7:39 a.m., Accident with property damage on Center Rd. 2:01 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 2:47 p.m., Citizen assist on Educational Dr. 2:53 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Educational Dr. 6:19 p.m., Medical; location withheld 7:39 p.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St. 8:55 p.m., Animal problem on Center Rd.
tuesdAy, oCtober 23
8:12 a.m., Accident with property damage on Jericho Rd. 9:44 a.m., Burglary on River Rd. 10:25 a.m., Assault on River Rd. 10:31 a.m., Vandalism on Pearl St. 11:59 a.m., Welfare check on Jericho Rd. 3:13 p.m., Accident with property damage on Susie
Wilson Rd. 4:34 p.m., Citizen assist on Fuller Pl. 8:51 p.m., Citizen assist on David Dr. 10:08 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Essex Way 10:19 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Park St.
WednesdAy, oCtober 24
8:29 a.m., Citizen assist on Loubier Dr. 12:34 p.m., Accident with property damage on Susie Wilson Rd. 1:36 p.m., Found property on Brickyard Rd. 1:45 p.m., Citizen assist on Waverly St. 2:57 p.m., Vandalism on Pearl St. 4:43 p.m., Burglary on Pearl St. 5:32 p.m., Suspicious event on Sand Hill Dr. 5:58 p.m., Citizen dispute on Countryside Dr. 8:47 p.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St.
thursdAy, oCtober 25
12:24 p.m., Citizen assist on Carmichael St. 1:22 p.m., Vandalism on Colchester Rd. 2:06 p.m., Accident with property damage on Pearl St. 2:41 p.m., DLS on I-289 Exit 9 5:09 p.m., Citizen assist on Main St. 5:32 p.m., Suspicious event on Willoughby Dr. 7:48 p.m., Theft on Pearl St.
FridAy, oCtober 26
3:10 a.m., Suspicious event on Park St. 7:04 a.m., Suspicious event on Susie Wilson Rd. 7:54 a.m., Accident with property damage on Park St. 8:30 a.m., Vandalism on Educational Dr. 9:34 a.m., Threatening on Pearl St. 9:44 a.m., Threatening on Lincoln St. 10:40 a.m., Suspicious event on Susie Wilson Rd. 11:07 a.m., Animal problem on S. Summit St. 2:35 p.m., Animal problem Old Stage Rd. 4:03 p.m., Theft on Greenbriar Dr. 6:02 p.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St. 6:05 p.m., Accident with property damage on River Rd. 8:26 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 10:10 p.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St.
sAturdAy, oCtober 27
5:33 a.m., Accident with property damage on River Rd. 10:36 a.m., Citizen assist on Center Rd. 11 a.m., Domestic disturbance; location withheld 11:54 a.m., Theft on Park St. 12:15 p.m., Burglary on Morse Dr. 12:42 p.m., Suspicious event on Giles Dr. 3:59 p.m., Threatening on Joshua Way 5:16 p.m., Welfare check on Briar Ln.
5:27 p.m., Citizen assist on East St. 8:36 p.m., Domestic disturbance; location withheld 9:24 p.m., Domestic disturbance; location withheld 9:38 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld
sundAy, oCtober 28
7:03 a.m., Suspicious event on Taft St. 12:27 p.m., Domestic disturbance; location withheld 3:54 p.m., Animal problem on Gentes Rd. 4 p.m., Suspicious event on Beech St. 4:32 p.m., Suspicious event on Beech St. 7:40 p.m., Suspicious event Brickyard Rd. 7:43 p.m., Citizen dispute on Central St. 8:15 p.m., Accident with property damage on Railroad Ave. 8:40 p.m., Medical; location withheld 9:23 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Old Stage Rd. 10:50 p.m., Citizen assist on Ethan Allen Ave.
totAl CAlls: 121
This log represents a sample of incidents in the date range. For more information, call the non-emergency number: 878-8331
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requiring officers to get out of their vehicles when checking the wall. And the lack of any local ordinances against loitering or public intoxication limit what they can do when they get there, so unless someone is breaking a state or local law, Chief Rick Garey has said, “You can’t tell them they can’t hang out.” That’s why Kudrle called the village’s response a “good start.” But he encouraged trustees to combat the behavior with a new ordinance. He said his house was recently vandalized – a problem he didn’t blame on that path – and recounted an argument over marital infidelities that woke him up at 3 a.m. – a problem he did. Village president George Tyler vaguely recalled the trustees previously discussing a loitering ordinance but believed they ran into problems when considering its enforcement. Teich said staff can research the issue and estimated he would return with some information in November or early December, and Garey said he’s now working on a vagrancy ordinance. Some Vermont municipalities already regulate loitering. The town of St. Johnsbury passed a broad ordinance in 2012 that prohibits standing, sitting or lying down on any public or private property intended for public use after first being warned by a police officer. The ordinance carries penalties of up to $200 for subsequent offenses. Other examples show a more nuanced approach,
BBQ from page 1 Vermont Air National Guard veteran. He began his professional barbecue journey after years as a chef, dating back to days cooking up dishes an Italian restaurant in Lake George, N.Y., where he worked every summer growing up. He ran Mark BBQ out of a food truck at the old Road ResQ building in the Five Corners this summer and planned to wait at least another season before opening up a storefront. But business was booming, and customers were interested in year-round barbecue, so when he stumbled across a vacant space less than a mile down the road, he knew it was time. With the help of friends and family, Langworthy renovated the space to inspire a vibe ripped from the Lone Star State. Original, framed posters from his father-inlaw’s collection find a grinning Willie Nelson looking over the dining space beside a set of handmade barn
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The village planted rose bushes atop this 130-foot stone wall on Tuesday in efforts to combat loitering in the area. like in Highgate, where the ordinance sets a curfew between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. during which loitering is prohibited on specific town properties, including several school areas, parks and cemeteries. The problem is by no means a new one. In 2010, the city of Burlington faced
doors. His inspiration, and his restaurant’s namesake, is his late father-in-law, Mark Ivey, who introduced him to Texas-style barbecue years ago. Ivey died two years ago after Langworthy started purchasing his equipment. "He left his mark on so many people, including myself, that I want to [now] leave our mark on people with great food and a sense of community," Langworthy said. Langworthy traveled to Texas many times during his military service and networked with established BBQers, whom he still contacts regularly for tips on the trade. He started trying out recipes a dozen years ago, and after about six years, found the right combination. Langworthy has seen his customer base undergo a similar learning curve. “When we first opened, it was pulled pork, pulled pork and ribs. That was what was selling,” he said. “We had to give away samples of brisket.” Now, that’s mostly what
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pushback over a proposed no-loitering ordinance that essentially banned sitting on public sidewalks – a move activists viewed as an attempt to rid the downtown area of homeless people. The city council eventually shelved the plan, but the issue surfaced again last year after several stabbings
involving homeless men. The incidents prompted councilors to advance a plan to bring misdemeanor criminal prosecutions against people who receive multiple tickets for civil offenses in a short timeframe, including for public intoxication, which Vermont decriminalized in 1978.
And the village has had its own recent experience with unwanted visitors on public property. In 2016, a homeless veteran named Michael Barney lived in a makeshift shelter outside the fairgrounds along Pearl Street. He stayed there for nine months despite multiple
requests that he vacate the property. The village filed a lawsuit against Barney that summer and won on default judgment when the veteran failed to respond in court. With one day left before he could be arrested for trespassing, the homeless veteran moved on.
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A meal from Mark BBQ is pictured. The new Park St. restaurant opened for business last month. he sells. One Friday earlier of success, even though this month, he cooked al- customers who arrive after most 350 pounds. It was sold the rush may think it just means poor planning. But out before 7:30 p.m. Large/ 68 lbs. since some pieces of meat In Size/Weight: the BBQ world, sellout days are the pinnacle can take up to 14 hours to
cook, when it's gone, it's gone. “If you show up and we're sold out, that's not a bad thing. Come back tomorrow, because it's good and everybody wanted to get some,” Langworthy said. Langworthy said BBQ joints have started popping up more frequently across the country, and while Essex has a handful within an hour’s drive, he feels his method stands out among the rest. That boils down to understanding barbecue’s longstanding tradition – and not trying to reinvent the pig. “Those that try to overdo it – change it too much – don’t have a lot of success,” he said. “You see that in Vermont sometimes: places that are trying to make Vermont barbecue, instead of make great barbecue in Vermont.” (Asked if that meant too much maple syrup, he explained one of his best sauces includes the beloved
state export, “but maybe you don’t have to drown everything in it.”) Langworthy rang in his first official day in the restaurant business on October 13 by picking up a win at the Essex Jct. Parks and Recreation’s first-ever Battle of the BBQ. He prides himself on efficiency, noting most orders are filled in under a minute, and proclaims no one should ever have to wait over an hour for BBQ – unless you’re waiting in line, that is. But Langworthy’s aspirations go beyond food. He hopes customers embrace the simplicity and feel welcome in his restaurant. He hopes people come in as strangers and leave as friends. “Maybe they've lightened somebody's day up a little bit. Maybe they found someone they can help. Or maybe they found the help they needed,” he said. “I think you get that from a sense of community.”
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SPORTSHORTS By JOE GONILLO Ready for Halloween? Hope so. November arrives, so say goodbye to any weather that might have a hint of warmth. Two more state championships are in the books while playoffs continue with semi’s and finals this week. Congratulations going out to the boys’ cross country team on winning the D-I state title Saturday. The girls ran second. Soccer and field hockey playoff results to follow. Some important games this week. Exciting football game last week, too. SAT on Saturday. As they have done all season, the Essex boys’ XC team literally buried the rest of the state to earn back-to-back state championships. Easily the best team in the state. On a typical state meet day in Thetford, it snowed, rained and was very cold. Just before the varsity boys’ race the snow turned into rain. At the start line the Hornets were the only team smiling. They love the rain and mud, and they ran like it. When the gun went off, Henry Farrington immediately surged to the front. The plan was for him to simply run away from everyone from the beginning and that is exactly what he did. No one ever got close and Farrington won his first individual state championship. He smiled crossing the finish line and looked back to see a pack of his teammates coming in. Peter Alden finished 3rd with Jake Wagner right behind in 5th. Senior captain Ben Stewart continued his hot streak placing 8th as soph teammates Brady Martisus and Liam “Muscle” Mack ran 10th and 11th. Sophomore Walker Stapleton, running in his first big varsity race, placed 23rd. The future certainly looks bright with four of these seven runners returning next season. Burlington High School was second with 65 pts. followed by St. Johnsbury, South Burlington, and CVU all scoring in the 100’s. In the JV race, the conditions had worsened. The course was a mud pit and it was flat out cold. The rain and snow combo continued but the runners still raced well. Senior Connor Goodrich put a stamp on his season by blistering the field to win the race. Sophs Atticus Phinney-Anderson was next in (6th), followed by Charles Martell (8th), Nathan Wu (10th), and Val Laverty (15th). CVU won the girls’ title, but Essex
ran a strong second, scoring 67 pts. Lizzie Martell crossed the finish line first in 4th with Natalie Preston 12th, Hannah Brisson 14th and Olivia M-J 16th in a nice tight pack. Emma Chadwick 21st, Morgan Mackres 24th and Heidi Stewart 48th rounded out the Hornets’ top seven. BHS 79, St. J 115 and CHS 165 were the top five teams. Ary Wilson was the top JV runner in sixth. Both teams will make the trip to New England’s, which are in two weeks Manchester, N.H. After that, the boys will continue to Nike XC Regionals in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Two weeks later they will attempt to qualify for Nationals. This team has the talent to do well and the heart to make this dream a possibility. If you see them running around town in the next four weeks, give them a wave. The football team closed out its season on a high note beating CVU for the second time this fall on Friday night in front of their home crowd 13-12. Offensively Tyler Millette ran for over 150 yards in the win including TD runs of 8 and 35 – the latter the game-winner. Sam Bowen, Grady Corkum and Luke Meunier (jet sweep specials) also played well offensively. Chris Labonte, Will Couture and Keshon Peters played monster games on D as Essex finished with two W’s in a row and a 3-6 fall. The JV’s fell in their finale 40-18 to Rutland. Hornet TD’s scored by Will Couture, Phelan Alger and Alex Katsnelson. Solid season for the boys! The varsity boys’ soccer team crushed Rice 6-0 in their playdown game to more than make up for their regular season loss. Hornet goals scored were three by Ryan Guerino, Tyler Routhier, Spencer Towle and Jonah “the Rock’ Janero. The defense was smothering as was the play of GK’ers Gordon Schmalz and Tyler Elias. They hosted BFA St. Albans Friday afternoon in the quarters and defeated the Bobwhites 4-1 to improve to 11-2-3. Guerino scored twice with Routhier and Adam Lyon adding goals. The win vaults them into the semifinals vs St. J in Hilltopper land up in the NE Kingdom Tuesday. CVU vs BHS in the other semi. Finals are slated at BHS Saturday. The varsity girls’ soccer team is playing in the semi’s. They made it to the Final Four by winning two games in somewhat nasty weather. First they shutout SHS 4-0 behind a strong D and goals from Huntyr Poulin (who had two), Annalise Lubas and Maddy Young. Then they traveled to Jericho to play the tough No.2
seeded Cougars coached by former Hornet Katie Goodwin. In yet another brilliant defensive performance the teams battled to a scoreless tie in regulation and through double OT. That’s zero goals in two postseason games. In the PK round the Hornets came through in the clutch. Emma Whitney, Souma Mitra, Huntyr Poulin and Natalie McMahon banged in their PK’s outscoring MMU 4-1 for the win in an exciting game. GK Yaz Nsame (who also sang a beautiful National Anthem at Friday’s football game) came through with her best game of the fall stopping 18 shots over 100 minutes of soccer and MMU’s first two PK’s to give Essex a big advantages in the shootout. The girls, now 9-6-1, face No.3 Colchester with a shot to go to Saturday’s finals at BHS vs the SB-CVU winner. The field hockey team sadly saw their fall season come to an abrupt end Thursday with a 2-1 loss to the Rice Golden Knights. The No.4 Hornets got a goal from high scoring forward Hannah Neddo, pretty good defense, and solid goaltending from Kaylan Ferreira. Final record 11-4. Well done! The No.1 ranked girls’ volleyball team shutout St. J in their quarterfinal match 3-0 by scores of 25-20, 25-16, 25-14. It was their fifteenth straight win, as they continued their unbeaten season as they advanced to the semifinals. After a slow start in the first set, the Hornets played well in the second and third sets for a strong finish. Maddie Folsom had a great game and led the team in service aces, kills and blocks. They hosted Lyndon in the semi’s Tuesday. Finals may be at St. Michael’s College on Saturday. The boys’ volleyball squad took care of business as well. The No.3 Hornets defeated the No.6 Seahorses in a quarterfinal match on Thursday. They advanced to the semi’s vs No.2 Lyndon Institute at Lyndon Monday. Finals should be Saturday at SMC. Congratulations to former Hornet and Providence FH star Jenna Puleo on scoring her first career college goal. It will be the first of many more to come. Congrats to the Red Sox for winning the World Series. Happy Birthday wishes former EJ residents Don Hathaway and Linda Stearns Doherty, former two-time Hornet 100m dash state champ Heather Garner-Hamm, Pam Putzier, former shot and discus champ Jason Lang, Brandy Henderson and George Murtie.
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LETTERS from page 5 Vote for Redmond I'm writing to encourage Essex voters to vote for Marybeth Redmond for state representative (Chittenden 8-1). Her integrity and fresh perspective are exactly what we need in the Vermont Legislature. Marybeth's policy positions are progressive and empathetic, but also practical, advocating for the changes we'd all like to see in Vermont while taking into account the realities of our small budget and population. In particular, I support her holistic approach towards reducing incarceration through addressing addiction and mental illness, a strategy that can help heal our communities while also saving the state money. I've known Marybeth and her husband for years through our church, and she has already done so much for our community and its most vulnerable members, including her work on the Vermont Commission on Women and volunteering with the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Throughout her campaign, Marybeth has been extremely dedicated to reaching out to Essex residents to hear their concerns and educating herself on the issues they face. I'm excited to see what she can achieve in public office. It is more important than ever to make your voice heard, so make sure to vote either by an absentee ballot from the town offices or in person on November 6. Mia Watson, Essex Jct. Support Redmond On November 6, I will be voting for a genuinely good-hearted person for Vermont State Representative. Her name is Marybeth Redmond. In nearly every election, you and I are asked to vote for a name of someone from one party or the other, and really don’t know who these people actually are. Not them as a political person, but the actual Mom or Dad. Brother. Sister. Friend. Neighbor. For me, this year is different. See, this year, I am supporting a person who I do know, and one I’d like to take a moment to tell you about. Then maybe you’ll get to know who you are voting for as well. Over the past eight years, I’ve gotten to know Marybeth, and her family. I’ve seen her as a friendly neighbor, organizing efforts to make our neighborhood better by getting us involved. When our road was falling apart and desperately needed repairs, Marybeth led the charge to get the town to fix our road. It was repaired quickly. I’ve seen her as a friend offering up support, and her home to a refugee family looking for a better life in America. Helping them reach their dreams. I’ve seen her as a mother. Let me say something here. There are few teenagers on this planet who are as respectful, caring, friendly, and well-rounded in pretty much all aspects of life as Marybeth’s son. It is a true testament to Marybeth and Mark to have raised a child like Liam. It is an honor to get to even meet this young man. I’ve also seen Marybeth as a compassionate Vermonter. November of 2016 was kind of a
surreal moment for many of us. Over the course of the following few months, with the disrespect we were seeing coming from the White House toward women, minorities, and a host of marginalized groups, Marybeth needed to take action. She joined in the Women’s March. She organized meetings locally, and ultimately, she decided that the biggest difference she could make was to run as our Representative. She could be there for us. She is not doing this for herself. That’s not the type of person she is. As I said before, she’s genuine. Top to bottom. Marybeth’s motivation is to make Vermont a better place for you and me. It’s her passion. It’s what drives her. She’s seen our potential as a collective community. She knows what we can do if we stand together and push for what’s right. That’s the way Marybeth is. So, this is the reason I’m voting for Marybeth Redmond on November 6th. I know who we are getting with her, and I hope you now know as well. Jason Greiner Votin’ for Houghton I am writing to endorse Lori Houghton for the House. Speaking recently with a retiring long-time legislator and committee chair, she named our own Lori Houghton as a “legislator to watch” because she believed Lori embodied the positivity and partnership that we all hope is still possible in our state. She said Lori had established herself in the State House as fair, smart, and reasonable. Lori was trusted and true to the needs of her community, above all else. This is just one reason I enthusiastically support Lori to continue to represent Essex Jct. in the House. Montpelier needs to hear from someone so deeply rooted in our village. Lori is committed to seeing our village, and its residents, thrive. She has a personal stake in the success of our schools, businesses, governance and economy, because she participates actively in all of those. Lori is a strong woman who is a smart, natural leader. She is a trusted small business owner who knows the realities of making payroll, the full cost of health care, and the importance of valuing employees. She is a full time professional, a village trustee, and a volunteer on many local committees, boards and initiatives. I believe that we need more working mothers, in particular, under the Golden Dome to hear how the state’s decisions are playing out in our community. Lori will continue to take what she learns at trustee meetings and as a community volunteer, and push Montpelier to serve our community better. When I vote on November 6 I want someone who knows the history of our community and has a vision for its future. I want someone who has served, led and honors our community. I want someone who is naturally curious and isn’t scared to engage us all when weighing how to proceed. I want Lori Houghton to continue to represent Essex Jct., and I hope you will join me. Maura Collins, Essex
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Hornets dominate cross country championships The Essex boys took home the gold and the girls earned a silver finish in the Cross Country State Championships Cross Country State Championships at Thetford Academy Saturday, Oct. 27 Essex results Boys Varsity 5K 1 3 5 8 10 11 23
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ESSEX — Adam Lyon’s penalty kick 13 minutes into the second half put the host Hornets up by three for the second time in Friday’s Division I soccer quarterfinal against BFASt. Albans, and third-seed Essex kept the visitors far from goal the rest of the way for a 4-1 victory and a spot in the semifinals. Essex (11-2-3) will travel to No. 2 St. Johnsbury (11-1-4) on Tuesday, with the winner moving on to Saturday’s championship game at Burlington H.S. on Nov. 3. Tyler Routher and Ryan Guerino scored early for a 2-0 Essex lead, both assisted by Spencer Towle. Guerino scored again before the Bobwhites got on the scoreboard with Forrest Deslauriers' 18-yard line drive that caught the bottom of the crossbar and bounced in to make it 3-1. But that was one of just three shots the Hornets’ outstanding defense gave up, while some sensational play in the final minutes of the half by Bobwhite keeper Adam Martin — who blocked back-to-back close-range drives in front of the right post with two minutes left — kept the gap at two goals. BFA also got strong defensive play, including from Dylan Marshall, Mac Kennedy, Mason Yandow, and Cole Brace, among others. Kennedy saved a second-half goal with a clear from the 6-yard line after Martin and Guerino collided high in the box. Trying to mount a comeback in the second half, BFA did not get through to put a shot on goal until less than four minutes remained in the match, when Danny Smullen’s long-range try was easily handled by keeper Gordon Schmalz (2 saves). Martin finished with 10 saves and Andoni Pacheco stopped one for BFA, which finishes 6-7-3. Essex netted the only second-half goal with 26:53 remaining after Martin fouled Guerino as the two went after a chip into the box. The Bobwhites’ senior keeper made a great effort on the PK, correctly guessing and diving to his right and getting his hands on the ball. But Lyon’s liner had too much pace for Martin to do more than deflected it toward the post, and back up by three Essex’s lead was safe. “It was nice to come out and play like we did against Rice on Tuesday, when we scored a couple goals in the first 10 minutes,” Essex coach Jake Orr said. “We scored early again today and were able to keep our foot on the gas.
“We played a pretty solid game. The one goal we gave up was a super-nice shot, crossbar-down; nothing much you can do about that.” Orr credited two seniors with leading the Hornets’ defense, which dominated the midfield and kept Essex on the offensive most of the afternoon, particularly in not allowing All-State junior Kameron Dunsmore from getting the ball anywhere near the goal. “Nolan Davis and Dominic Minadeo are typically our defensive midfielders and they did a real good job. Kam’s obviously a very good player and they paid a lot of attention to him.” BFA coach Luke Laroche said the Hornets were a tough matchup for the No. 11 Bobwhites, who were coming off a comeback win at Rutland in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. “They played well,” Laroche said. “I thought we held our own, but we didn’t getting much going in the second half. Down 3-1 I was hoping we would get one early but that didn’t happen. The PK to put them up three made it a real tough hill to climb. “Our guys worked hard and played well. We had a couple lapses for a couple of their goals. But besides that we played OK. Against a skilled team like Essex we’re not going to out-possess them usually, but I can’t complain about the work rate. The guys worked hard. It just didn’t come together. “That’s a loaded team. Most of those guys play 10 months out of the year. You’re always disappointed with that last game you lose. But did you go out the right way? And I think these seniors can hold their heads high about their effort, their attitude. We weren’t even supposed to be in this game. “Their work rate throughout the year was great. Guys stepped into roles I didn’t think were going to happen. Down three goals twice is tough.” Essex will be making it’s second trip across the state to face St. J in less than two weeks, having lost 1-0 to the Hilltoppers to finish the regular season on Oct. 19. This time, a trip to the final will be on the line. And Orr likes the way his squad is playing midway through the tournament. “We seem to be coming together at the right time.” We will have photos from the boys' quarterfinal game against BFA St. Albans, and updates from the rest of the postseason on our website, EssexReporter.com.
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LOCAL TURNER from page 1 his opponent, Progressive Democrat David Zuckerman, instead emphasizing his credentials as a fiscally conservative leader in Vermont and his platform of affordability. “As I travel around the state, that’s what I hear constantly, that it’s too expensive to live here, it’s too expensive to do business,” Turner said. “When I have people I’ve known my whole life come and say ‘I can’t pay the water bill, I can’t pay my taxes,’ it does impact me greatly.” Turner suggested streamlining regulations would help to make Vermont more affordable. Turner, also a real estate developer, suggested the state’s permitting process should be more predictable and accommodating to developers by instituting a rigid timeline for the state to consider applications. At the same time, the state would make it harder for parties to derail or “hijack the permitting process at the last minute,” Turner said. This would result in more developers building more housing, which should impact housing costs in the state, he said. Turner clarifies he believes in Act 250, Vermont’s land use law that governs large projects. “We live in Vermont because it’s a beautiful place,” he said. “We all love it, and I want my families to stay here and have that same benefit.” Still, Turner is somewhat sour on the legislature’s efforts to pass a $15 hourly minimum wage last session, a measure Gov. Phil Scott vetoed. Turner said the bill, which might have addressed affordability from the bottom up, would have negatively impacted smaller businesses and the cost of living. “It’s well intentioned and a great soundbite for people, but most of Vermont’s businesses employ 20 people or less,” Turner said. “What we heard from our legislative economist… that if the minimum wage jumped to $15 an hour, you would see jobs lost and reduced hours.” Turner was also critical of what state Republicans have called the “benefits cliff,” where, without adjusting state welfare programs like 3SquaresVT, a state-mandated minimumwage hike could end up accidentally pushing low-
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income earners out of those programs. The lt. governor’s place Vermont’s lieutenant governor is largely limited to presiding over the state Senate, providing a tiebreaking vote in rare moments when the body comes to a draw. And with each biennium, the lieutenant governor helps appoint Senate committees. Lieutenant governors have built on those standard tasks, however. Zuckerman, for example, has embarked on a sort of ombudsman role, meeting with residents. Turner sees himself in a similar role, pledging he’ll “join the 251 Club and visit every community in the state of Vermont.” Turner sees the position as a sort of networking hub, where he could lean on some of the connections he’s made in the House to promote policy goals. Even though he served as the House’s opposition leader, a position Turner was known to handle assertively, Turner said he’s confident he still holds respect on both sides of the House floor. “Does that mean there weren’t days where I got mad and probably said stuff I probably shouldn’t have?” Turner posited. “No, but I’ve apologized to all those people.” Turner added he’s surprised at the number of former colleagues, Republicans and not, who have helped his campaign. He reiterated while politics could get heated, there were more agreements than disagreements in Montpelier. “What gets lost in the communication between what happens in the Statehouse to what happens on Main Street … is that 90
percent of the bills passed in the legislature are passed unanimously,” Turner said. “There are far more opportunities to work together on a solution.” Turner also promised to be fiscally conservative in his management of the lieutenant governor’s office. Turner noted Zuckerman’s office budget is higher than when Gov. Phil Scott filled the role. Zuckerman responded to this criticism, saying the majority of those increases are for healthcare costs. Turner suggested other expenses are paid internships, an item he could revisit if he was elected, and other office expenditures. There is no mention of salaries for interns in the budget examined by The St.
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Albans Messenger. As for his role as Milton’s full-time town manager, Turner said he’s campaigning with the Milton Selectboard’s approval and through his accrued vacation time. Should he be elected, Turner said he would discuss the future of his roles with the board. Act 46, agriculture, EMS Turner originally voted in favor of Vermont’s school merger law, Act 46, but now says he’d support revisiting some of the forced school mergers currently being debated by the State Board of Education. Turner’s criticisms of Act 46 hinged on these possible forced mergers, where well-performing schools
could potentially be merged with lower performing district, despite protests from the respective communities. A three-year extension could allow the Vermont Agency of Education to revisit forced mergers, Turner said. If the best option was still consolidation, the state may have to follow through, he said. Turner also ceded he doesn’t know how to reverse a four-year slump in dairy prices but is willing to consult farmers directly and wondered if promoting diversified farm products
might help. A decades-long firefighter, Turner also worries about the shortage in emergency service staff. “Up in the Northeast Kingdom … they’re talking about closing down two fire stations because they can’t find any help,” Turner said. “I cannot imagine if somebody called 911 and nobody came.” It was a problem he said, as lieutenant governor, he’d want to address directly through promoting benefits programs.
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