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November 23, 2016
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Along for the voyage
Locals trace ancestry to the Mayflower
By MICHAELA HALNON
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Photo by MICHAELA HALNON Janet Allard, left, of Essex Jct. looks through a book of Mayflower passenger descendants with Lillian Robinson, right, at the Vermont Genealogy Library in Colchester.
d McGuire has compiled genealogical records and family tales from six of his eight grandparents, but one in particular was always shrouded in mystery. At the Vermont Genealogy Library in Colchester’s Fort Ethan Allen, he began to uncover details about his mother’s paternal line. At a genealogy conference in Boston, he found more than he ever expected. “I opened the door, and all of a sudden, the sun shined in,” McGuire said. “I just went along for the voyage.” At the conference, a professional genealogist worked with McGuire for more than three hours, beckoning more and more books and scrawling handwritten notes on a paper family tree. When the man told McGuire he was likely related to Mayflower passengers, he was beside himself. Back in the Colchester library, he was immediately eager to learn more. Of the 540 genealogy society members, See MAYFLOWER, page 3
Village officials urge thoughtful rail growth By COLIN FLANDERS A forum on the future of rail in Vermont highlighted the state’s plans to expand passenger ridership, including a number of efforts carrying significant local relevance. The state hopes to increase to 400,000 riders by 2030, an effort outlined in the Vermont Energy Plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In 2015, Vermont stations saw just over 100,000 riders, and over
the last decade, ridership has nearly doubled for both the Vermonter, which runs from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, and the Ethan Allen Express, which runs from New York City to Rutland, according to John Zicconi, executive secretary of the Vermont Transportation Board, a quasi-judicial body that reviews legal issues involving the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The state has planned Photo by TOM MARBLE
See RAILROAD, page 2 Tanya Combs is pictured behind the counter of her consignment shop, Wise Buys, in Essex Jct. last week.
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Essex police arrested a Connecticut man who had heroin and cocaine inside a vehicle parked at the Baymont Inn on Susie Wilson Road late Sunday night, a news release said. Police say Baymont Inn staff reported a suspicious, dark colored sedan with Massachusetts plates they believed was involved in drug activity around 11 p.m.
Vermont State Police arrested an Essex man after he rear-ended a vehicle in Fairfax while driving under the influence of alcohol, a news release said. Kenneth Noyes, 40, said he didn’t realize the vehicle in front of him had stopped due to traffic ahead, police said. An investigation revealed Noyes was drinking before the crash, the
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BACK in Business EDC hears plan to create women-led companies By TOM MARBLE
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hen she opened her first store in Essex almost 25 years ago, Tanya Combs didn’t think it was the most business friendly place to grow her consignment shop. Four and half years later, it closed. Combs spent the following 12 years saving to buy her own space and enrolled in a women’s small business course at Trinity College. Today, her consignment shop,
Wise Buys, is running full-throttle, and Combs has a new outlook on the Essex business community. “It’s very different than years ago when I first started out,” Combs said. Kristin Humbargar, founder of Living Room: Center for Positivity in Essex, wants to keep that trend going. As part of a plan to encourage the creation, growth and support of women-led businesses in Essex, Humbargar presented the Essex
Economic Development Commission with a preliminary plan November 14 to help the area transition into a hub of female-owned businesses. “If what drives an economy is constantly trying to pull other people in from outside of your borders, you’re missing a huge opportunity,” Humbargar said. That untapped potential, she said, lies in female entrepreneurs. “Fifty-one percent of the Vermont working population is See BUSINESS, page 4
VNA: Living until you die By MICHAELA HALNON
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onni Caggiano quietly slipped into the hallway at the McClureMiller VNA Respite House last week. Her mother, lying in a mechanized bed, turned her head slightly. Her eyes fluttered open, then firmly shut.
“Today is a bad day,” Caggiano said, shutting the door softly behind her. Caggiano hails from Watertown, Mass., but has been spending her days in the Colchester end-of-life, or hospice, care facility this week. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer four and half years ago and received
treatment at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Just weeks ago, doctors found tumors metastasized See VNA, page 14
Photo by MICHAELA HALNON Left: Joan "Ducky" Donath cooks potato cakes at the Respite House kitchen in Colchester last week.
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Students from the Center of Technology, Essex cooked a Thanksgiving meal for about 100 seniors at this month's Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon held at Essex Alliance Church. Essex Parks and Recreation and the Essex Jct. Recreation and Parks cohosted the event. For over a decade, the two organizations have worked together to bring this event to community seniors. This November marked CTE's first year of involvment.
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various expansions, including the Vermonter’s long-awaited return of service to Montreal and a resumption of the Ethan Allen’s service from Rutland to Burlington. The state hopes to complete the projects by 2019 and 2021, respectively. Looming is the question of just how many passengers the Ethan Allen would steal from the Vermonter, which stops in Essex Jct. but is a longer trip to NYC, Zicconi said at the November 14 forum. Amtrak is working on ridership estimates, including those potential impacts, he added. Village president George Tyler fears the competing services could negatively impact cities and towns along the eastern route, including Essex Jct. “I am concerned about cannibalization of the trains,” he said during a 10-minute presentation at the forum. Sharing his concern is community development director Robin Pierce, who questioned the need for two rail lines connecting to Burlington. Essex Jct. will remain the fulcrum of rail travel from NYC to Montreal unless the state decides to upgrade the line between it and Burlington, he said, a project with an estimated price tag of $6 million. “I don’t see the wisdom or the logic in upgrading the track,” he said. The line would travel through a densely populated region, lengthening travel time, he added. Instead, Pierce and Tyler hope the state focuses on Essex Jct.’s train station, the state’s busiest, which is currently
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awaiting state and federal funding after the trustees approved a $1.2 million upgrade in February. "Right now, unfortunately, our station is 1950s-vintage," Tyler said. “Many of thousands of people arrive from New York City, and this is the first thing they see in Vermont.” Though the transportation board isn’t a funding source, Tyler hopes it can advocate for the village. Resident Greg Morgan echoed this desire. He cited the recently completed multi-use safety path that runs along the rail as another example of the village’s attempt to improve the station’s surrounding area. “These stations aren’t just train stations; they’re community centers,” Morgan said at the forum. “And if they’re not upgraded and maintained, bad stuff happens.” The forum also touched on rail side development, another topic relevant to the village. The Vermont Rail Action Network has identified property where such development could take place, including Global Foundries, one of the state’s largest employers. In September, the village added language in the land development code allowing Global Foundries to build a rail freight center on its campus. “We all need to think about the future of the Global Foundries campus,” Morgan said. “It’s not a rail issue; it’s a Vermont issue and certainly an Essex issue.” The forum was one of seven planned around the state. The transportation board will report its findings to the legislature in January.
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only a handful was able to trace their lineage to the Plymouth pilgrims, according to library director Sheila Morris. She estimates even more members have connections they don’t know about. One Mayflower passenger now has about 1 million ancestors each, Morris said, and the number grows each year. With 102 passengers, the odds of finding a relation are fairly good. Among the success stories is Janet Allard of Essex Jct. She has worked as a librarian at the genealogy society for more than 20 years. Her path back to the Mayflower moved quicker than most, taking only a couple of weeks, thanks to family tree work completed by her parents. Allard connects to Mayflower passenger Henry Samson through her maternal line. Samson made the trans-Atlantic voyage with cousins at just 6 years old, and the family likely specialized in cloth making, her research shows. McGuire said personal details like that make the family tree really come alive. He traveled to England with his wife last summer, and they stopped in Titchfield, a tiny town where McGuire believes his Mayflower-connected
ancestors lived. On the advice of some locals in a coffee shop, he traveled to a street dotted with Tudor-style homes from the 1500s. “You kind of look around and think, geez, my ancestors were really a part of all this stuff,” McGuire said. “That connectedness is something you don’t get when you’re sitting [in] your first history class.” “That’s what really gets you,” Lillian Robinson, another society member added. “I’ve already been to Plymouth and now I might be related to the pilgrims.” Robinson is still trying to prove both her maternal and paternal lines connect to the Mayflower. She joined the society on a bet with her husband, hoping to prove her family came to America before his. Though Robinson has strong inklings, she’s waiting to declare success until she obtains the proper documentation. Many people take records or online family trees at face value, she said, not bothering to confirm the sources. “That’s why in proving my way to the Mayflower, it’s so important that I find the documentation,” Robinson said. With more than 500 fellow genealogy members, Robinson has many resources at her disposal to help with just that. Morris said that’s the biggest benefit of a society like theirs: Each member
has a different skillset and is always willing to help out fellow genealogy enthusiasts. Some work best with computers and social media, others with books. At the library, members can earn various “pins” for proving their ancestry connected to various historical events. Accolades are awarded for folks who had a family member in the Civil War, or ancestors that “walked with Samuel De Champlain.” But McGuire said proving a pilgrim connection is not an easy feat. “We know who was on the Mayflower, but getting from here to there is not as straightforward as getting to people who walked with Champlain,” he said. French-Canadian records were impeccably kept, McGuire explained, but you might have to traverse New England to find often-unreliable Mayflower records. Forging a connection to the Mayflower voyage is challenging but worthwhile, McGuire said. It makes Thanksgiving an extra special time for these society members, who can now boast a personal connection to one of the most famous events in American history. “A lot of people have ancestry that goes back a ways,” he said. “They don’t realize that those ancestors intersected with history in a lot of ways, or were affected by it.”
Photos by MICHAELA HALNON ABOVE, A genealogy textbook helps society members trace their roots to the trans-Atlantic Mayflower voyage. BELOW, The Vermont Genealogy Library in Colchester's Fort Ethan Allen has more than 500 members. Essex Jct. woman Janet Allard has worked as a librarian at the society for more than 20 years. It took her a couple weeks to trace her ancestry back to the Mayflower, with the help of her parents' completed family tree.
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women,” Humbargar said. “And only 9 percent of the revenue generated in Vermont is from [womenowned] businesses.” In her plan, Humbargar outlined possible steps Essex could take to foster a climate that will attract female entrepreneurs and business owners. These include starting a Women Business Owners Network chapter in Essex, acknowledging businesses that keep women’s issues at the forefront of their business strategy and creating incentives and mentorships at female-owned businesses. Humbargar said commissioners seemed receptive to the ideas. Commission chairman Greg Morgan agreed but said Humbargar’s independent initiative would be critical in implementing her plan. “The role the town plays is trying to be supportive, but the staffing isn’t there to be directly involved,” Morgan said. “So it’s done largely by the people in the community and volunteers.” Humbargar’s willingness to seek out other organizations for support also got the commission’s attention. “She’s reached out to
Photo by TOM MARBLE Chandelle Johnson organizes counter space at her consignment shop, The Exchange, in Essex Jct.
the women’s network in the state and seems to have established some really firm connections,” Morgan said. “I think it’s a great idea.” Lisa Danforth, a Waitsfield-based business strategist for female entrepreneurs, is one of those connections. As a consultant, she helps women create long-term,
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women in the workforce, particularly when it came to applying for a loan. “I had to jump through more hoops,” she said. “I had to have my husband sign, which men don’t typically have to sign with a woman when they are getting a loan.” Although women continue to face disadvantages in the business commu-
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Browns River Rd. crash halts traffic By TOM MARBLE Essex police responded to an accident involving two vehicles at approximately 7:20 a.m. November 21 on Browns River Road in Essex. When they arrived on scene near 92 Browns River Rd., officers determined a 2012 Toyota Corolla had collided with a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country minivan when the van attempted to turn around and head the other direction on the road. St. Michael’s Rescue, Essex Rescue and the Es-
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opinion & community PERSPECTIVES Agriculture: Critical to our communities, our economy and our landscape By CHUCK ROSS Agriculture is critical to our communities, our economy, our landscape and our way of life here in Vermont. As Vermonters, we have grown accustomed to a vital and robust agricultural lifestyle. But when I leave our state in my travels as Secretary of Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, I am always reminded that our local agriculture here in Vermont is special and serves as a model for others. Take our Farm-toSchool program, for example. Today, 83 percent of Vermont students are engaged in Farm-to-School curriculum in their classrooms, cafeterias and communities, compared to 42 percent nationally. We are creating opportunity for local farmers by serving healthy, local foods in our schools, while also providing kids access to nutritious meals and building their agricultural literacy. Our statewide Farm-to-School network just set the ambitious goal of providing nourishing universal meals to all Vermont students within the next 10 years, purchasing at least 50 percent of that food from a socially just and environmentally and financially sustainable regional food system. Not only are we leading, but we are constantly pushing ourselves to do more, and do better. Dairy is the backbone of our agricultural economy. It constitutes 70 percent of our agricultural sales and 80 percent of total agricultural land. We are a small state, but we produce 63 percent of the total milk in New England. And yet the dairy industry is struggling because of persistent low prices, due to a complex and convoluted national pricing system, over which our hardworking dairy farmers have no control. Farmers must be paid a viable price for their milk. While the organic model is part of the solution, it is not the only solution. The recent proposed purchase of WhiteWave, the largest organic dairy brand in the country, by an international conglomerate, speaks to the fact that the organic market may not be
immune from the consolidation we have seen plague the conventional processing market. Despite challenging economic times for the industry, dairy in Vermont continues to be an important part of the fabric of our state. With over 15 percent of the total acres in Vermont dedicated to dairy farming, it is critical to our landscape. Our farms are growing more efficient and more sustainable, with a focus on stewardship and conservation, and producing quality products. Our cheesemakers are a force to be reckoned with nationally – this year Vermont took home 15 blue ribbons from the American Cheese Society, as well as nine secnd place and 10 third place finishes. We have more methane digesters per capita than any state in the country. Our dairy farmers are actively engaged in protecting water quality, soil building, energy production, nutrient removal and marketing the Vermont brand. These are part of the path forward for Vermont dairy and Vermont agriculture writ large, and are good for our economy, environment, consumers and brand. All food, farm and forestry businesses play a critical role in our economy and our working landscape. Since Gov. Peter Shumlin took office, Vermont has added more than 5,100 new jobs in the farm and food sectors. Our Agency has supported this growth through key initiatives, from working with institutional food purveyors to add local food to the menu at our colleges and in our correctional facilities, to furnishing technical assistance to dramatically increase the number of instate meat and dairy processing facilities. We have provided grants and guidance to open new markets for local businesses, created networks for best practice sharing among producer organizations and promoted the Vermont brand across the nation and around the world. Everywhere we go we are reminded, once again, that our reputation for quality food and farm products is unparalleled. We have much to be proud of, but there is still
work to do. We must continue to address agriculture and food system illiteracy and expand access to healthy food. Today, too few people understand where our food comes from, how its produced, who produces it and what the choices and actions are required to produce food. We need to shift our priorities so that all of agriculture is understood and recognized for the critical role it plays in community health. Vermont is a leader in this regard, but we must do better and more, as food insecurity and food-related illnesses still haunt us here in Vermont, our region and our country. We must also build upon and continue to leverage our great Vermont brand. There are millions of customers to our south who know and want Vermont products. We need to increase our efforts to connect these consumers with our outstanding farmers and food producers. To that end, we must also support the current generation and attract the next generation of farmers, food entrepreneurs and innovators who understand that farming and food careers are exciting, rewarding and meaningful to our collective future. We need people who can make important contributions to our future challenges, ranging from nutrition, food security to climate change. As I look toward the future, I have no doubt the future of agriculture in Vermont will be very bright. Vermont is on the cutting edge of community-supported agriculture – we must maintain the momentum. Over the course of the past six years, I have been consistently impressed by the women and men engaged in Vermont’s food system. On our farms, in our schools, at our food hubs, here in Montpelier and across the state – some of Vermont’s best and brightest minds are at work advancing local agriculture and our role as a regional and national leader. There is tremendous opportunity for growth in this sector, and I truly believe we are poised to seize it. For our communities, for our economy, for our landscape and for future generations, we must do all we can to support Vermont agriculture. Chuck Ross has served as Vermont’s Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets since January 2011. He resides in Hinesburg.
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Mr. Scott and his hiring opportunities: Time for new direction By EMERSON LYNN
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here is every chance in a Trump administration that the spigot might be tightened a ring or two when it comes to Vermont. It might be useful for the incoming Phil Scott administration to plan on it, and hire accordingly. That is one reason Mr. Scott was elected. People are ready for a pause, a period to adjust to many of the aggressive policies of the Shumlin administration. They want to assimilate, to gain control, to establish a sense of competency and direction. In a way, the Trump administration gives Gov.-Elect Phil Scott a political opening upon which he should capitalize. He can set the stage for reduced expectations (less money from the feds) and reorient state government in a way that is more targeted and efficient. It’s a circumstance perfectly suited to Mr. Scott, who is a fiscal conservative, a social moderate and a businessman dialed in to the need to be able to measure results. He’s long argued there are smarter ways to do more with less. With the Trump years before us, he can now say our options are limited. He’s right, but to succeed will require vision, patience and the ability of the incoming governor to surround himself with people skilled enough to push through his objectives, and to overcome what challenges may be coming our way from Washington. To succeed, Mr. Scott and his team will need to change how it looks at state government and how it can be managed. At a fundamental level, state government essentially manages itself. If the agency head is out for a month, the place still runs, for obvious reasons. When an administration changes, the routine procedure is to replace the person at the top with someone loyal to the new governor. Again, not a lot changes. A way to change this routine – and still keep the various parts of state government running – is to hire by objective. Here is an example: Mr. Scott’s primary goal, other than running things more efficiently, is to increase the size and strength of the state’s workforce. Because Vermont is not likely to increase its growth rate at any significant rate anytime soon, the only way to do that is to figure out how to deal with the workforce as it now exists. That means dealing with the 50 percent of our high
school graduates who do not go on to college. That involves figuring out how to deal with childcare. That also involves dealing with the social services and health care networks for those at the bottom third of the income scale. That objective involves at least two key agencies: the Agency of Education and the Agency of Human Services. But these agencies are managed separately and have little to do with one another. They both have their agency heads who are responsible for all that goes on within their domains. That doesn’t lend itself to problem solving when it comes to issues that cross agency borders. So why not hire according to objective and make it such a priority that Mr. Scott would be able to attract a different level talent? In other words, go ahead and hire the person who is responsible for making sure the agency gets its work done, but then make specific hires for specific objectives, with the understanding that they have crossagency authority. Back to the childcare challenge. We will never make any progress dealing with the need to get parents affordable, high-quality childcare if we are not able to rid ourselves of the myriad rules and regulations each agency holds as part of its reason for existence. We will never make any progress if we can’t figure out how to use – in a global sense ¬– all the resources these various agencies have collectively. And we will never make any progress on any of these fronts if we can’t figure out how to look at state government differently, which means rethinking how those at the top should manage, and how remarkable things can be accomplished by Mr. Scott telling his new team that he’s not open to being told something can’t happen, that he’s only open to being told how it can. The money is there. The resources are there. What eludes us is figuring out how to break down the organizational and departmental barriers that inhibit progress. That requires a different mindset. It requires a different hiring process. As Mr. Scott can warn, to get this done we need to act as if we don’t have a choice. We may not. Emerson Lynn is co-publisher of the Essex Reporter.
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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: 7 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, senior minister, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 9:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org. DAYBREAk COMMUnITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Brent Devenney, 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 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. 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 - 1 Church Street, Essex Jct. 878-5745. Rev. Mark Mendes, senior pastor. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: 5th/6th Grade - 1st Sunday of the month, Jr. & Sr. high youth groups - every Sunday. 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 Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella & Ladies’ Acapella groups. 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. www.fccej.org; welcome@fccej.org 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 high school. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult study group Sundays: 11:00 a.m; adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12:30 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAwREnCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 158 West 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: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Adult study: 9:15 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; stjamesvtoffice@yahoo.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.
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Children and kids-at-heart will get to meet Dr. Seuss' meanest and greenest creation when the Grinch himself visits Phoenix Books in Essex Jct. at noon on Sunday, Dec. 4. See listing for more information.
24 ThurSdaY ThankSgiving Brownell and eSSex Free liBrarieS cloSed
25 FridaY Brownell and eSSex Free liBrarieS cloSed vinTage movie maTinee
Noon, Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. Bring your lunch at noon to meet others or just come for the movie at 1 p.m. Beverages and popcorn provided.
26 SaTurdaY annual craFT Fair & luncheon 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct.
Jingle Bell expreSS
10 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. rides, Main Street Landing, Burlington. The popular holiday-themed train is a fun, family event featuring caroling, story-telling, goodie bags and appearances by Santa, Frosty, Miss Vermont and more. Tickets are $25/person for the 45-60 minute ride to Charlotte and back; children 2 and under are free if sitting on an adult's lap. Light refreshments will be served along the way, and every child will receive a holiday-themed goodie bag. Tickets available now at www. flynntix.org or the Flynn Theater Box Office. All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington.
27TH ANNUAL
women'S FeSTival
oF craFTS
10 a.m. - 6 p.m., former GAP space, Burlington Town Center, Church St. Buy local for the holiday season! Browse over 80 craftswomen's booths to find just the right handmade jewelry, artwork, pottery, greeting cards, clothing, recycled art, housewares, aromatherapy, herbal products and more. For more information, visit www. womensfestivalofcrafts. com. Free.
whole Book approach
11 a.m., Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Calling all kids! Join us for our weekly "Whole Book Approach" story time. The approach explores the ways words, pictures and book design work together to tell a complete story. The adult leads children through the book, rather than reading the book at/to them. We’ll hold story time just about every week. Want to double check on a particular date? Call us at 872-7111. ALBANy BERkSHiRE BALLET PRESENTS
The nuTcracker
3 p.m. & 7 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. A Burlington holiday tradition since 1974, Albany Berkshire Ballet's "The Nutcracker" returns to the legendary Flynn Theater featuring over 125 local dance students from 32 Vermont towns – including Essex – performing with professional dancers. Don't miss this timeless family tale this holiday season! Tickets: $19 $42.50, available at www.flynntix.org or by calling 863-5996.
27 SundaY Jingle Bell
expreSS
10 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. rides, Main Street Landing, Burlington. (See Saturday, Nov. 26.)
27TH ANNUAL
women'S FeSTival oF craFTS
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., former GAP space, Burlington Town Center, Church St. (See Saturday, Nov. 26.) ALBANy BERkSHiRE BALLET PRESENTS
The nuTcracker
1 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. (See Saturday, Nov. 26.)
28 mondaY cider mondaY
All day, Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Join us to enjoy a free cup of delicious, hot apple cider while supplies last. Cider Monday is a new tradition started by lots of small businesses in New England. it’s our way of thanking you for choosing to shop indie and support a strong local economy this holiday season.
drop-in STorY Time
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Enjoy books, songs and crafts each week. All ages.
lego cluB
3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build awesome creations with our collection of Legos.
29 TueSdaY STorY Time For BaBieS and ToddlerS
9:10 - 9:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for babies and toddlers with an adult.
STorY Time For preSchoolerS
10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.
vermonT genealogY liBrarY
3 - 9:30 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. The Vt. Genealogy Library has the resources to help you find those elusive ancestors. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org.
read To daiSY
3:15 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read and is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, a retired school counselor. For all ages.
drop-in genTle haTha Yoga
4:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar is certified as a Hatha yoga instructor from the Temple of kriya yoga in Chicago. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Sponsered by Friends of the Burnham Library.
drop-in kniTTing cluB
6:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Bring your current knitting project or start a new one in the company of fellow knitters.
30 wedneSdaY Tech Time wiTh Traci
10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Need some tech help? Drop in with your device and your questions.
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calendar local MeeTings Thurs., nov. 24 - fri., nov. 25
Village and Town offices closed for Thanksgiving.
Thurs., dec. 1
6 p.m., Town Zoning Board, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.
essex roTary club MeeTing
12:10 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. The Rotary Club of Essex is known for offering a superb lunch, featuring speakers on topics of interest to the community at large. Visitors welcome.
advanced direcTives Workshop
7 - 8:30 p.m., Malletts Bay Congregational Church, 1672 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. Join us for a workshop to help you fill out an advanced directive with people you trust. Lawyer Herb Downing and nurse Christine Downing will be available to answer questions, and Rev. Adrianne Carr will share anecdotes illustrating why the form is so important. Both long and short forms will be available. No registration needed – just come and share some coffee, tea and refreshments. For more information, call Adrianne Carr at 363-5138.
1 Thursday baked beads sale
10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., South Burlington. The 11th Annual Jewelry and Scarf Sale features heavily discounted overstock products. Includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, scarves and pashminas as well as other gifts and stocking stuffers. New merchandise daily. Free parking and admission. For more information, visit www. bakedbeads.com/ about/clearance-sales.
noonTiMe book discussion
Noon, Essex Free Library. Join us as we discuss "Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins.
read To archie
3:15 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read and is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, Chair of Brownell Library Trustees. For all ages.
coMMuniTy soup & bread supper
4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Ln., Essex. Choose from a variety of hearty soups and breads and a sweet dessert. Stay and eat with friends and family or pick up to take home. Donations accepted. Call Pastor Steve Anderson at 879-4313 for more information.
children's sTory TiMe
6 p.m., Rocky's Pizza, 39 Park St., Essex Jct. Mother Goose stories and Aesop's Fables.
Owen, serves as the game's referee and storyteller. For grades 6 and up.
free. For more information, contact Nancy at 899-4739.
Maggie's fiber friday for adulTs
4 sunday
2 friday
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. 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. For more information, email 6maggie2@ myfairpoint.net.
songs & sTories WiTh MaTTheW
3 saTurday
adulT coloring
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come join the fun of adult coloring! Bring your own books or choose from a variety of printed pictures supplied by the library.
10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages; no registration required. Funded by the Brownell Library Foundation.
baked beads sale 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., South Burlington. (See Thursday, Dec. 1.)
vinTage Movie MaTinee
Noon, Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. Bring your lunch at noon to meet others or just come for the movie at 1 p.m. Beverages and popcorn provided.
Teen advisory board
3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Teens connect to plan programs, hang out and give advice. For high school students.
verMonT inTernaTional fesTival
5 - 8 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. The Vermont International Festival is a unique, unforgettable celebration of the cultures that make up our community. Find crafts from all over the world, ethnic and gourmet foods and traditional international music, dance and stories. Local cultural and ethnic organizations provide information about their programs with exhibits, demonstrations and workshops. This annual gala offers a fun environment in which we learn and experience new things and appreciate one another. Tickets: $7/ adults, $5/ages 6-12, free/children under 6, $20/family (two adults and thier children). For more information and a list of participating vendors, performers and exhibitors, visit www. vermontinternationalfestival.com.
Magic: The gaThering
6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun! For grades 6 and up.
dungeons and dragons
6:30 - 9 p.m., Brownell Library. Embark on imaginary adventures. Our Dungeon Master,
GRAND ISLE SCHOOL
holiday crafT shoW
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 224 US-2, Grand Isle. A popular stop during the Champlain Islands’ Holiday Hop. Features a wonderful variety of crafters and vendors, several raffles, the Scholastic Book Fair in the library and breakfast and lunch sold by the 8th grade class. Shop local and support your neighbors! For more information, call 343-2740 or email grandislecraftshow@ gmail.com. MALLETTS BAy CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
crafT fair
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 1672 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. We’re looking for a variety of crafters and vendors to purchase space at our show. Space is limited, so sign up today! Contact Lois Fontaine at 343-9767 or email lannfontaine@ comcast.net.
WriTe for righTs! 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. The world’s largest human rights event is held annually on or around International Human Rights Day. Come write, email, text or tweet and help end human rights abuses. Snacks provided. Hosted by Amnesty International USA in VT.
baked beads sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., South Burlington. (See Thursday, Dec. 1.)
verMonT inTernaTional fesTival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Dec. 2.)
Whole book approach
11 a.m., Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. (See Saturday, Nov. 26.) 15TH ANNUAL
fesTival of choirs
6 p.m., 73 Essex Way, Essex Jct. The Montpelier Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be hosting the interfaith musical performance, featuring several local church and community choirs. Designed to usher in the spirit of Christmas as a community. All are invited and admission is
Special event co ming up?
verMonT inTernaTional fesTival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Dec. 2.)
The grinch aT phoenix books
Noon, Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct.. Children and kids-at-heart will meet Dr. Seuss' meanest and greenest creation when the Grinch himself visits Phoenix Books. All ages are welcome to bring a camera and get a photo taken with the Grinch. The event will also launch Phoenix Books' annual food drive, and attendees are invited to grow their hearts three sizes by bringing a nonperishable donation for the local food shelf.
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The Essex Community Players Present by Charles M. Schulz Music of Vince Guaraldi December 2-11 Essex Memorial Hall Tickets at EssexPlayers.com Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaption by Eric Schaeffer by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson Produced by arrangement with TAMS Witmark Music Library, Inc. 560 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
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holiday Treasures concerT
2 p.m., St. Michael’s College McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester. The Vermont National Guard and the office of the Adjutant General are proud to present “Vermont’s own” 40th Army Band. The concert will feature seasonal favorites including Leroy Anderson’s "Sleigh Ride," "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "Chanukah is Here" and a holiday sing-a-long. Free.For more information, call 338-3480 or visit the 40th Army Band on Facebook and Twitter.
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full circle: Music for WinTer holidays 2 - 4 p.m., Phoenix Books, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Browse for gifts while you enjoy live holiday music from many countries and time periods. Full Circle is a group of five women who play a mixture of medieval, Renaissance, Celtic, folk and holiday music on recorder, tin whistle, harp, guitar, hammered dulcimer, percussion and with voices. Their recordings will be offered for sale at the store.
chrisTMas Tree lighTing and caroling
4 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. It’s that time of year again! Gather for crafts, songs, cocoa, cookies and lights on the tree. Children make a holiday craft in the library. Around 4:30 p.m., we’ll all sing with the Colchester Community Chorus at the Meeting House. The annual tree lighting follows outside around 5 p.m. No sign-up required.
ongoing evenTs essex area senior cenTer
Visit www.essexvtseniors. org for a list of events happening at the center this month. For more information, call 8765087.
Donny’s NY Pizza and Sports Bar Wednesday, November 30 @ 10AM 22 Main Street, Winooski, VT
Short Notice, Onsite Only, Absolute Auction! The Owners Have Sold the Real Estate!
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Jeffrey Jones, last known addresses of 4 Carmichael Street Unit 221, Essex Junction, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $285.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since September 30, 2016. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 8/7/16, the contents of unit #160 will be sold at private silent auction on 12/10/16. Auction pre-registration required. Call 802871-5787 for auction information. Auction Of Storage Unit Contents
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Melissa Francis, last known addresses of 164 Colchester Road Unit #5, Essex Junction, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $245.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since September 30, 2016. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 6/21/16, the contents of unit #282 will be sold at private silent auction on 12/10/16. Auction pre-registration required. Call 802-871-5787 for auction information.
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Emergency 911 • Non-emergency 878-8331 • 81 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452 • www.epdvt.org November 14 - 20 Monday
12:49 a.m., Suspicious on Sand Hill Rd. 8:47 a.m., Suspicious on Susie Wilson Rd. 9:11 a.m., Welfare Check on Browns River Rd. 10:09 a.m., Theft on Pearl St. 12:20 p.m., Agency Assist on Bluestem Rd. 12:29 p.m., Welfare Check on Jackson St. 2:49 p.m., Accident on Sleepy Hollow Rd. 3:15 p.m., Accident on Susie Wilson Rd. 3:20 p.m., Violation of Conditions of Release on Pine Ct. 5:10 p.m., Citizens Assist on Founders Rd. 5:47 p.m., Accident on Center Rd. 10:09 p.m., Violation of Abuse Prevention Order on Greenfield Rd. Ext.
Tuesday
12:16 a.m., Suspicious on Glenwood Dr. 6:12 a.m., Citizens Assist on Old Stage Rd. 7:43 a.m., Accident on Maple St. 8:17 a.m., Accident on Osgood Hill Rd. 8:19 a.m., Accident on Center Rd. 9:58 a.m., Accident on Fort
Parkway 10:11 a.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on Osgood Hill Rd. 11:01 a.m., Citizens Assist on Sand Hill Rd. 11:08 a.m., Found Property on Jackson St. 11:19 a.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on Fort Parkway 11:48 a.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on I289 12:11 p.m., Citizens Assist on Main St. 12:23 p.m., Citizens Dispute on Susie Wilson Rd. 12:39 p.m., Accident on Main St. 3:55 p.m., Citizens Assist on Pearl St. 4:01 p.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on Pearl St. 4:25 p.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on Susie Wilson Byp. 4:57 p.m., Reckless Endangerment on Franklin St. 6:24 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 7:15 p.m., Custodial Dispute on Sand Hill Rd. 7:26 p.m., Noise Complaint on Main St.
Wednesday
4:41 a.m., Suspicious on I289 7:15 a.m., Motor Vehicle
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5:36 p.m., Citizens Assist on Gero Ct. 5:47 p.m., Agency Assist on Jericho Rd. 7:58 p.m., Theft on Morse Dr. 9:42 p.m., DLS on Main St.
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1:06 a.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on College Parkway 7:15 a.m., Property Damage on I289 7:28 a.m., Accident on Jericho Rd. 9:45 a.m., Agency Assist at Indian Brook 1:37 p.m., Violation of Conditions of Release and Burglary on Chelsea Rd. 1:49 p.m., Welfare Check on Essex Way 3:14 p.m., Accident on Maple St. 3:46 p.m., Juvenile Problem on Maple St. 4:31 p.m., Suspicious on Main St. 6:22 p.m., Suspicious on South St. 10:54 p.m., Citizens Assist on West St. 11:17 p.m., Family Fight on Main St.
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4:18 a.m., Noise Complaint on Church St. 9:44 a.m., Accident on Pearl St. 11:39 a.m., Theft on Pearl St.
12:37 p.m., Found Property on Pearl St. 1:11 p.m., Animal Problem on Tyler Dr. 3:26 p.m., Theft on Jericho Rd. 6:21 p.m., Wanted Person on West St. 7:19 p.m., Citizens Assist on Poplar Ct. 8:24 p.m., Threatening on Center Rd. 10:43 p.m., Noise Complaint on Kellogg Rd. 11:06 p.m., Possession of Heroin and Cocaine and Wanted Person on Susie Wilson Rd.
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9:18 a.m., Family Fight on Pine Ct. 10:23 a.m., Found Property on Grant St. 2:15 p.m., Citizens Assist on Maple St. 3:15 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 3:19 p.m., Lost Property on Pearl St. 3:23 p.m., Juvenile Problem on W. Sleepy Hollow Rd. 7:12 p.m., Motor Vehicle Complaint on Clover Dr. 7:26 p.m., Suspicious on Foster Rd. 10:25 p.m., Lost Property on Pearl St. Tickets Issued: 8 Warnings Issued: 16 Fire/EMS Calls Dispatched: 54
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for his people and inability to see things from their perspective demonstrates why Americans are so frustrated with politicians. The character’s terrible thirst for cash while his people are desperate for change mirrors our own government’s lack of care for underprivileged citizens. With humorous dramatic pauses that often followed political comments, Urinetown’s cast did an excellent job with this aspect of the musical. Every song performed in the play was absolutely incredible, with astounding vocals especially noticeable from Patterson and Bergeron. The cast performed complicated songs with seeming ease and gave me chills on multiple occasions. Suffice it to say, this musical was a success. Perry awakened more talent in any given actor on the EHS stage than I have seen in all my years here. She has surely raised the bar for drama, and I am excited to see what she has in store for our community next year – “Urinetown: The Musical” will be difficult to top.
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Last week, Essex high-schoolers took on environmentalism, capitalism and social irresponsibility – all in the course of one evening. Thursday, Nov. 17 was opening night of Essex High School’s production of “Urinetown: The Musical.” An EHS senior myself, I went into the auditorium knowing little of this play except that it’s filled with political satire, a characteristic that piqued my and many other students’ interest. Director Ally Perry, a new hire, made a bold decision by debuting her career at EHS with this performance – the play is more complex and provocative than any of its predecessors. Over 50 students and a professional creative team created the show, which ran for three nights and one matinee from November 17-19. The musical, written by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann, premiered in 2001 and won a slew of awards, including three Tonys. It tells the story of a town suffering from a ceaseless drought in which inhabitants must pay to urinate. Public urination is illegal, and there is only one building in town that serves as a public restroom owned by Ms. Penny Pennywise (played by EHS senior Shanti Boyle), a cheapskate who refuses to let anyone pee for free. Lawbreakers are sent to the mysterious Urinetown for their indiscretions, but no one knows exactly what that entails. Throughout the play, characters ponder their fate should they be exiled there. The hero of the play, Bobby Strong (Tommy Bergeron), unifies the desperate townspeople and leads them in a
rebellion against politician Caldwell B. Cladwell (senior Keegan Fitzgerald), the musical’s antagonist who only worsens the conflict. Cladwell and his administration instill fear in the townspeople about what it means to be sent to Urinetown. In love with Bobby Strong, Cladwell’s daughter, Hope (junior Ingrid Zinger), is caught between Strong’s righteous mission for free pee and the corrupt world of her tyrannical father. Officer Lockstock (junior Izzy Patterson) serves as the omniscient narrator of the play. Lockstock and one of the street kids, Little Sally (Olivia Ploof), often break from the story to discuss the coherence and underlying messages of the production. Through the combined power of distinguished acting, singing, set and costume design, EHS’ production highlighted social, environmental and political issues our culture faces today. The women in the musical are subordinate to men – Ms. Pennywise serves as Cladwell’s pawn; men constantly talk about Hope as if she isn’t within earshot. Zinger amplified this theme by playing Hope with a certain ditziness that was clearly intentional and also gave her character an air of innocence. As the play progresses, the women become more influential to the story as they took the place of the male characters that died off. After Bobby Strong is “sent to Urinetown,” the enraged townspeople want to kill Hope – pun intended – but she instead rises to power as their new leader. This noticeable shift in the play’s gender dynamics speaks to a much larger theme of accepting all humans as equals, a point made anytime characters discuss excretion –after all, both men and women
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EHS senior wins equestrian awards
Essex High School senior Hannah Turner took home a slew of awards from the local Champlain Dressage School Series, held this past summer and fall. Turner took first in the two-phase competition as a junior rider, receiving the Horseworks Insurance Challenge trophy. She also was crowned reserve champion in the training level dressage competition as a junior rider. Turner and her 6-year-old off-track thoroughbred, Bubba, are trained and coached by Michael and Tina Mauss at Windsept Farm in Williston, where Turner has been riding for 11 years.
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unters participating in Vermont’s 16day rifle deer season that began November 12 and ends November 27 are being asked to help gather biological data. Biologists are collecting middle incisor teeth from November season deer in order to evaluate regional differences in ages and antler characteristics of bucks as well as to help estimate population size, growth rate, health and mortality rates. Each tooth will be crosssectioned to accurately determine the deer’s age, and the results will be posted on the Fish & Wildlife website next spring. Hunters who don’t make it to a biological reporting station are asked to obtain a tooth envelope from their regular reporting agent. Write your name, Conservation ID number and date of kill on the envelope. Remove one of the middle incisor teeth, being careful to include the root. Place the tooth in the envelope and give it to the reporting agent. “Information about the ages of deer in the population is critically important, and more information allows us to make better management decisions,” Fish & Wildlife’s Deer Project Leader Nick Fortin said in a press release. “To get accurate population estimates, and to better assess our current management strategies, we really need to get teeth from as many deer as possible.” The department is also asking hunters to keep the antlers from their deer at home so they can be examined by Fish & Wildlife personnel after the deer season in order to collect additional biological data on antler development.
Photo by JAMES BUCK Essex High School graduate Eli DiGrande takes off toward the rim during St. Michael's College exhibition game against the University of Vermont on November 5.
DiGrande begins Purple Knights career The St. Michael's College men's basketball squad is sporting a familiar local face this season, with 2015 Essex High School graduate Eli DiGrande kicking off his career with the Purple Knights earlier this season. In five games so far this season, DiGrande is averaging 15 points per contest and 2.3 points, shooting with a percentage of 44.4. DiGrande started in the
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conference and second team all-state accolades his junior year. St. Michael's (0-5) faced off against St. Anselm searching for its first win of the season Tuesday in a game that concluded after the The Reporter went to print. The Purple Knights will then be back in action after the holiday with a Wednesday night meeting at Merrimack.
appy Thanksgiving! Clearly, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Family, food, football, relaxation and more makes the day and the weekend a lot of fun. We start early and cut down our Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving out at Adams’ Turkey Farm in Westford. Sunday’s Essex Alliance Church Roast Beef Thanksgiving Dinner was its usual hit. You have never seen more pies in one place in your life unless, of course, you have been there. Have a great Thanksgiving remembering what you are truly thankful for. The hockey teams have been in action for a week. The boys are led by head coach Bill O'Neil and assistants Dean Corkum, Mike Abbott and Tyer Peckam. John Maddelana leads the girls, assisted by Kim Martin, Rich Celia, Brent Farnham and Kim Fadden. Rosters are set by now. All our other sports – boys and girls basketball, alpine and Nordic skiing, gymnastics, track and field, wrestling and cheerleading – begin Monday after Thanksgiving. Last week, the senior girls took on the junior girls in the 2016 ALC Charity Bowl. The game was previously tagged the Powder Puff game. Money raised this fall is earmarked to help the Harwood Families’ Fund. In a wild game, the juniors defeated the seniors 36-18. Emily Harvey and Jenna Puleo scored two touchdowns, while Sarah Knickerbocker and Emily Singer added scores for the 11th-graders. Julianna Battig ran for two scores, and Sydney LaPlant had the other. Hanna Danis performed well as QB. Justine Martin had a nifty interception return. Ira Isham, Leo LaBonte and Mark Bombard served as honorary coaches with members of the varsity team calling the offensive and defensive plays. Thanks to Rob Sinkewicz and his partner for reffing the game. It was a great deal of fun. I loved a few of the questions by the girls during the game, such as, “Are we on offense or defense?” Meet the Coaches night is December 7 and Picture Day is December 8. The north beat the south in the Vt. Senior Bowl All-Star game last Saturday. Hornets Liam Coulter, Otis Crock, Keegan Friend and Tommy Kourebanas all played. This just in: The annual EHS Alumni Basketball Game is Saturday, Nov. 26. Young-er men play at 5 p.m. and the older men at 6:30. At press time, more players for the young men's game are needed. Anyone interested can email or text boys hoop coach Jesse Coutrayer. Please bring $25 for the Essex Varsity Program. Checks made payable to Essex Student Activities. Friends and family are most certainly encouraged to attend. The first game has a confirmed roster of Jason Wischedel (‘07), Cody Greene (‘15), Matt Wu (‘15), Joey Picard (‘13), Chris Bogue (‘10), Dee Barnes (12), Elijah Baez (16), Scott Lyon (16), Tom Carton (’13) and Josh Stewart (’10). The coach will assemble teams on game day. The second game’s confirmed roster looks like this: Dennis Barcomb (’92), Brad Luck (’99), Zach Smith (’95), Steve Vonsitas (’97), Bruce Gepfert (’78), John Willey (’78), Dan Mclean (’01), Marc Reyome (’96), Nick Hendry (’03), Rick Norton (’90), Jesse Coutrayer (’03), Shawn Quinn (’88), Chris Zura (’01) and Shawn Montague (’90). Contact Barcomb with any and all questions. MLB Hot Stove has started to simmer. Trades and free agent signings have started to change the face of the sport. More to come. Been watching the NFL lately? Cowboys look pretty good, while the NYG are coming along with the Seahawks. Bad call last week in the Pats and Seahawks game on the final play. The Raiders are for real as well. Happy birthday to former Essex track and field assistant Anna Sullivan, former Hornet English teacher Carol Willey, Frank Antonucci, Tyler Stearns, Beth Poratti, Stefan Frey and our trainer Leo LaBonte. Get well wishes to our mom, Rosemary, who went through a procedure last week at the hospital. She is resting and recovering.
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Courtesy photos ABOVE, Eighth-grader Ella Hughes is pictured with Peter Gustafson after winning the 2016-17 ADL Geo Bee. RIGHT, Sixthgrader Sophia Turer investigates the energy found in certain foods as part of her science class.
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nnual Holiday Concert: The ADL Music Department is excited to present its Annual Holiday Concert on December 15 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The concert will highlight music of the season and will feature the chorus, select chorus and handbells under the direction of Gary Moreau and the strings under the baton of Asiat Ali. Students have been preparing since September to present a lovely evening of music for all to hear. A reception will fol-
low the performance in the cafeteria. We hope members of the Essex community will join us to celebrate winter and the holiday season. ADL Geo Bee: In a very spirited Albert D. Lawton School National Geographic Geo Bee School Championship, eighth-grader Ella Hughes defended her school title and won the 2017 National Geographic Geo Bee for the second year in a row. Ella defeated sixth-grader Eamon Kemerer in the final round to claim the school title. Ella now will represent ADL
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Where Can I Get Some Energy? This fall, ADL science students have been studying the movement of energy through ecosystems. As part of this unit, students measured the amount of energy in various food products by burning that food and measuring the temperature change in a beaker of water. Which food packed the greatest amount of energy? The peanut!
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from page 1 in her brain. Faced with the choice of an invasive treatment or hospice care at home, Caggiano’s mother chose the latter. Once at home, she lost consciousness. “She took a turn for the worse,” Caggiano said. “Her diagnosis of six months became just weeks.” Doctors told Caggiano not to leave the state and recommended options for out-of-home hospice care. Caggiano had never heard of the Respite House, but was sold on the site after a quick visit. The Respite House is the state’s only inpatient, Medicare-certified hospice residence. Originally in Williston, the house moved to Colchester in September and has a 21-client capacity. Caggiano stays overnight on a pullout couch in her mother’s room and helps provide emotional support as Respite House staff takes care of pain management, meal service and beyond. “I couldn’t ask for anything more,” Caggiano said. Working in hospice Across the house, those staff members gathered for a weekly support
meeting. Social workers, licensed nursing assistants, registered nurses, chaplains, volunteers and counselors shared stories and offered guidance on particularly challenging cases. Many work onsite at the Respite House. Others travel across Chittenden and Grand Isle counties, offering care to patients with a terminal diagnosis in their homes or in nursing facilities. Most clients have just months to live. “Hospice is not a place,” said Tara Graham, executive director of the hospice and palliative program. “It’s really a philosophy of care.” The team said they’re used to looks of sympathy or shocked expressions when they tell folks they work in end-of-life care. Most assume the work is highly depressing. Not so, according to Visiting Nurse Assocation social worker Tom Paquette. The work is certainly emotionally challenging, he said, but is also vastly inspiring. “Hospice isn’t about dying,” he said. “It’s about living until you die.” As a Respite House chaplain, Carol Snow is used to discussing weighty topics with residents and their families. Many are fearful, while others have found peace in their spiri-
tuality. “Dying in hospice is much like living,” Snow said. “Those questions come upon us at various times, usually with great anxiety.” Regardless of spirituality, Graham said nearly all clients have many concerns to work through. One of the biggest myths surrounding hospice is that clients must be in a healthcare crisis to qualify – just days from death. "[People] don't know they're entitled to [care] sooner than a crisis or the last days or weeks,” said Charlotte Paul, a traveling hospice RN. “We can be there for a few months." That extended resource can allow people more time to make plans and have discussions. And after their loved one dies, the family can continue to tap VNA resources. Ally Parker, a bereavement counselor, offers guidance to loved ones as needed. Once a year, she hosts Camp Knock Knock, a weekend bereavement get-together for kids and adults of all ages who lost someone that year. “It’s inspiring to me more than anything else,” Parker said. “There’s so much in it that’s positive and inspiring, rather than depressing.” Make a plan During the clini-
Photos by MICHAELA HALNON ABOVE, A resident room is pictured at the Respite House in Colchester.
cal meeting, the smell of crackling potato cakes floated down the hallway. Joan “Ducky” Donath is famous for the pan-fried creations and always sets a few extras aside for residents by request. She’s been cooking up meals at the Respite House kitchen since 1991, the year it opened in Williston. She still remembers her first day at the site. “I just saw such happiness in the families,” Donath said. “They had grandchildren there, children there, they had sons and daughters. It was so moving.” Donath and her family are Jewish and don’t cele-
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beyond belief,” Adams said. “I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I had to go to a wake or something. To find myself doing this today is so different.” Fellow volunteer Susan Rixon had similar fears. Now, she’s constantly encouraging friends and family to make plans for end-of-life care. Rixon said seeing the level of care provided at the Respite House brings her peace of mind. “It’s sad to lose somebody, but it’s also very comforting to know they’re dying in a loving, caring, comfortable environment,” Rixon said. “It’s reassuring for me.” Envisioning how your end-of-life care is something VNA staffers say everyone over 18 years old should consider. Their initiative, called Start the Conversation, encourages all adults to fill out an advanced directive, or end-of-life care worksheet, detailing exactly how they want their care and funeral arrangements to progress. Caggiano wishes she’d helped her mom fill out an advanced directive before she was unable to communicate herself. Her mother always expressed a desire to die at home but never planned for a scenario in which she was too sick to do so. Still, Caggiano said she knows she made the right choice. The night before, her mother asked repeatedly to go back home. Caggiano told her that wasn’t an option, reminding her she was at the Respite House now. “It’s nice here,” her mother whispered.
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