Essex Reporter: December 21, 2017

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State testing childcare centers near dry cleaners Susie Wilson Rd. program participating in assessment

By COLIN FLANDERS The state of Vermont is testing a local childcare provider for pollutants from a nearby dry cleaner, though it’s unclear whether any potentially toxic solvents

were ever used there.

Essex Jct.’s Frog and Toad Child Care Center was one of seven programs selected for a statewide assessment because it’s located within 200 feet of a current or former dry cleaning establishment.

Gadue’s, the present business, has never run a dry-cleaning operation there, however, according

to president and third generation owner Aline Gadue Stirling.

The 30 Susie Wilson Rd. location rather serves as a dropoff and pick-up point for clothes cleaned at a Colchester production facility. Gadue Stirling said the same retail model was used by the former dry cleaning business, Mountain Air Cleaners, which Gadue’s purchased in 2005.

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Vt. Department of Environmental Conservation program manager Trish Coppolino, who’s overseeing the process, said a DEC intern identified over 400 current or former dry cleaning operations by using old maps and phone books.

Some say they’ve used solvents on location. Others, like Gadue’s, say they’ve always been

strictly retail.

“We are just going to do our investigation to determine whether or not what we hear is what really happened,” Coppolino said.

Since the mid-1800s, dry cleaning operations removed stains and dirt from clothing using solvents which, if not properly stored and disposed, can seep into the ground See TESTING, page 3

'First Order OF Business'

Staff proposal would create 5 new positions

Star Wars enthusiasts flock to Essex Cinemas for the premiere of "The Last Jedi," the eighth installment of the record-breaking science fiction franchise.

By COLIN FLANDERS The town of Essex will begin its budget process with a proposal requesting a $1 million increase, which would represent a 7.32 percent jump from the current year, a preliminary staff budget report shows.

The selectboard will have the chance to adjust that number during budget sessions over the coming weeks.

But the staff request offers the first glimpse into a fiscal year 2019 budget that, in its early stages, illustrates the town’s response to an exodus of numerous longtime employees, most of whom carried workloads of two people, deputy town manager Greg Duggan said.

Nearly half of the $1 million increase — $477,000 —represents the creation of five new positions: an IT technician, human resources director, two police officers and a public works employee.

“They’re all needed.

They’re all overdue, for various reasons,” said Duggan, who presented the budget proposal at Monday night’s

A Sandtrooper of the 501st Legion's New England Garrison "Green Mountain Squad" inspects theatergoers at the first showings of Lucasfilms' "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at the Essex Cinemas. See page 3 for more photos of the event.

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See BUDGET, page 2

Town passes on dispatch

BY COLIN FLANDERS Essex voters won’t be asked to join a regional dispatch center come Town Meeting Day. That’s because the selectboard chose to not approve the agreement Monday night, citing a bulk of questions the dispatch study committee says can’t be answered until a regional center is up and running.

These include specific budget items, startup costs and realistic efficiencies — all of which depend on who joins the center.

“Right now I see a lot of risk — and potential benefit — but I don’t see what the real numbers are,” chairman Max Levy said.

The verdict follows a trend set by the board throughout the nearly yearlong process, starting when members first held off on appointing a rep to the study committee due to concerns over whether that forced them into warning a vote on the matter.

Members later appointed joint municipal manager See DISPATCH, page 2

New Act 250 coordinator takes over amid change

By COLIN FLANDERS Change is on the horizon for Act 250 as the local commission welcomes a new district coordinator to Chittenden County.

Rachel Lomonaco, who will operate out of the state of Vermont’s Essex Jct. offices, replaces longtime coordinator Peter Keibel after his retirement earlier this year.

As one of two District 4 coordinators, Lomonaco’s duties include reviewing applications, coordinating with state agencies and guiding the district commission among the myriad rules and regulations surrounding the Act 250 process — all efforts to “keep the wheels turning,” she said.

She brings a diverse background to the position after 10 years in the private sector, focusing on development and energy projects, while holding a seat on the District 4 commission last year.

The experiences showed the demands of both sides of the Act 250 process, she said, from the effort developers put into their appli-

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Natural Resources Board executive director Donna Barlow Casey, left, and District 4's newest coordinator, Rachel Lomonaco, look over data prepared for an ongoing study about Act 250 as the land-use law nears its 50th anniversary. cations to the commission’s task of sifting through massive amounts of information.

It’s also taught her how to adapt to a shifting landscape, an

important skill when working under Act 250 in the coming years.

That’s because a commission of lawmakers is currently studying the 47-year-old law with the hope

of modernizing it.

The legislature enacted Act 250 in 1970 after a call for a state system for reviewing and controlling plans for large-scale, environmentally sensitive development.

The law created nine district commissions, each comprised of three citizens, and laid out 10 criteria to judge projects.

Since then, district commissions have issued over 30,000 permits, data from the Natural Resources Board shows, each helping to shape Vermont’s landscape amid a period of substantial growth.

Created in May by Act 47, the commission will now judge Act 250’s success in its initial goals: promoting density in designated growth areas and protecting natural resources.

Commissioners will also determine whether the law’s criteria reflect current science and adequately addresses climate change and other environmental issues.

Supporters of the legislation to mandate the study say much See ACT 250, page 2

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ACT 250 from page 1 has changed in the decades since Act 250’s conception. Indeed, climate change wasn’t even on the radar when it first hit the scene in 1970; the term “global warming” wouldn’t enter public domain until five years later.

Still, problems posed by climate change are like those present during the law’s creation nearly five decades ago, said Donna Barlow Casey, the NRB’s executive director.

“People within the state saw development happening randomly, and with some uncomfortable to disastrous results,” Barlow Casey said. “It was impacting our environment, our viewshed and our local economies, and it wasn't being looked at

BUDGET from page 1 selectboard meeting.

The IT position would fill in for Cpt. Rick Garey, who’s shedding IT duties next month when he becomes Essex’s new police chief.

The HR director would take over functions currently overseen by the town’s HR coordinator and ad-

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comprehensively.”

Act 250 brought together a slew of stakeholders, she said, from towns and developers to residents and state agencies, each with their own unique concerns and ambitions.

She said that remains one of the study commission’s biggest tasks: deciding how Act 250 should determine if growth brings long-term benefits and ensuring locations can support it.

Barlow Casey said the NRB hasn’t discussed what changes it would like to see, but she and Lomonaco urged residents to keep an eye out for upcoming public comment sessions.

The commission will also study how district commissions interact with state and local stakeholders, including their relationship to the local planning process.

Act 250 often duplicates efforts locally,

ministrative assistant, who Duggan said has helped show the town “how far behind we are in terms of keeping up with the law.”

Two police officers would help keep up with demand and promote some internal candidates to fill the shoes of high-ranking retirees, including Chief Brad LaRose and Cpt. George Murtie.

The public works employee would split time between the highway department, which has man-

costing developers and municipalities while prolonging the process and allowing more opportunity for opponents, wrote Karen Horn, director of public policy and advocacy for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, in a letter to the study commission.

“Given the demonstrated expertise of many Vermont local officials, we believe it is time to delegate responsibility of Act 250 decisions to those municipalities with adopted and approved plans and zoning and subdivision bylaws,” Horn writes.

Others likely to weigh in are Vermont developers, some of whom point to Act 250 as an example of Vermont’s anti-business regulations.

Developer Peter Edelmann, who’s currently planning his own major revamp of the Essex Outlets, said experience shows the commission can translate the law too

power shortages during winter plowing, and the water and sewer department, which would ensure the availability of two two-man crews.

The staff budget also includes funds to make the assistant parks foreman position full-time to better accomplish required maintenance throughout the year.

Since the IT and HR employees would also perform village services, the positions are proposed

literally.

“You can have a couple of cattails, and all of a sudden you’re a wetland,” he said. “There has to be some realism to the impact on the environment.”

He also took issue with the ease of obtaining party status, another issue the study commission will examine. Under the current law, nearly anyone can seek party status, Edelmann said, resulting in one “disgruntled citizen” holding up the process when most in a community are in favor of the project.

Still, Barlow Casey believes the discontent over Act 250 is often overblown, especially considering the breadth of the commission’s work. For her, the law’s impact is visible in Vermont downtowns, in the forests that remain intact and the favorite swimming holes left untouched.

“That’s our legacy,” she said.

to be funded by the village as well.

The staff budget also includes several one-time expenses: a salary study as required by the town employees’ contracts, $5,000 for team building exercises with the new manager and $5,000 for new furniture for the new manager’s office.

Without the new positions and one- time expenses, the proposed budget would represent about a $500,000 increase, or 3.66 percent

DISPATCH from page 1 Pat Scheidel to join reps from seven other towns — Milton, Colchester, Winooski, Burlington, South Burlington, Williston and Shelburne — but continued their wait-andsee approach throughout the fall.

That culminated in Monday night’s vote to bow out of the conversation — that is, for the time being.

Failure to warn the vote doesn’t disqualify Essex from sliding into a regional center.

The town now has three options: keep dispatch services as-is, contract with a town that joins the regional model or attempt to join the center down the road, though doing so will likely require the town to reimburse members for startup costs.

The selectboard also could take advantage of a safety valve written into the agreement, where municipalities must sign a cost-sharing memorandum of understanding within two years of an affirmative vote from residents.

Instead, they halted the conversation where it was. The move didn’t ruffle outgoing Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose, who, for the last 11 months, has sat on the technical advisory committee studying the regional center.

Explaining why the police department C H I T T E N Ddidn’t E N support regional dispatch, LaRose S o lid Wa ste Dist r ic t pointed to the uncertainties.

He expected several efficiencies from a regional model and said it would free up his officers, who sometimes must come off the road and dispatch. But he was concerned

over the current year.

Assuming a “conservative” 1 percent growth on the grand list, taxes for an average home of $280,000 would increase about $86, Duggan said.

The selectboard’s budget sessions will be held January 2, 4, 8 and 15 starting at 6 p.m. The Jan. 4 meeting will be held at the police station, while the rest are scheduled for 81 Main St.

with how the study committee has marketed the center.

For months, study committee members have touted the effort as a service and financial win. They say a regional model could shorten emergency response times by an average 71 seconds, create a cost-efficient staffing structure and offer career advancement for dispatchers.

While LaRose said some goals are realistic, he wasn’t sold on the call time. He believed there was enough interest around the county to get the center started, after which Essex can evaluate the progress.

That will also assuage other qualms, like dispatchers’ pay and needed technology.

Involved parties acknowledge efforts like this have spanned half a century, ultimately failing to advance after multiple tries. To survive this year, the measure needs an affirmative vote from at least three communities.

At least two other municipalities — Colchester and Burlington — will place the measure on their March ballots; five others planned votes in the coming weeks.

For now, Essex voters will look on from the sideline, a position that drew concern from one selectman prior to Monday night’s vote.

“I’m a little surprised that we are not allowing our voters to give us guidance on this,” Andy Watts said.

“They have less data than we do,” Levy responded. “My view is that we’re elected to do all this heavy lifting.”

Selectman Michael Plageman added voters would ask the board questions it wouldn’t know how to answer: “I’m baffled why we would want to do that,” he said.

The measure passed 5-0.

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Diehard fans become the first to see "The Last Jedi" LEFT: Members of Alderaan Base, the Rebel Legion's counterpart to the 501st Legion's New England Garrison, pose for pictures with enthusiastic moviegoers during Star Wars premiere night at the Essex Cinemas. Alderaan Base and Green Mountain Squad are the local chapter of a worldwide organization of cosplayers who promote the goodwill and Star Wars while attending charity events. BELOW: It's all hands on deck at the theatre, where Star Wars fans were arriving hours early for sold out showings through the night.

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TESTING from page 1 and become airborne through a building’s foundation, the state says.

State officials emphasize the testing is a precautionary and proactive effort; no illnesses or issues have been reported from any programs being tested, all of which are currently open.

But the Vt. Health Department notes common dry cleaning chemicals can cause startling health impacts: high-level exposure can affect a child’s development in the womb, disrupt the central nervous system and lead to increased risks of cancer.

Coppolino’s team will collect air and soil samples from the child care centers and, if necessary, install mitigation systems that capture containments beneath the building to “take care of the source,” she said.

The team will remove any building products or personal items that may give a false positive before conducting the indoor assessments. Coppolino expected to have results from all seven locations by early next month.

While state officials have known of the adverse impacts of dry cleaner chemicals for years, Coppolino said recent issues centered on dry cleaners — most notably on the state

offices in St. Johnsbury — and the availability of state funds allowed DEC to move forward with the assessments.

The initial study is focusing on childcare and preschool programs because children are more vulnerable to chemical exposure than older youth and adults, the Vt. Department for Children and Families says.

Christel Michaud, the

department’s director of childcare licensing, said if potentially harmful levels are found, the state will look to temporarily relocate the programs while a remediation system is installed.

The assessment may also lead to changes in childcare licensure regulations, which don’t currently mandate proximity from dry cleaners. Coppolino said her department is working with

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Frog and Toad Child Care Center’s owner could not be reached for comment.

Vermont law says owners of current or former dry cleaning properties may

be responsible for covering costs of mitigation, but the state’s environmental contingency fund will cover upfront costs if the owner is unable or unwilling to do so.

Coppolino, who is not a lawyer, wasn’t sure who is liable if chemicals are found

in the Essex Jct. assessment. Gadue Stirling shared a similar uncertainty. She said she would have to evaluate the company’s options.

“We’re kind of like the parents,” she said. “We’re waiting and seeing.”

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Governor convenes education summit

By MICHELLE MONROE St. Albans Messenger Staff NORTHFIELD — How to provide Vermont students with a quality education at an affordable cost as the number of students across the state continues to decline?

That is the question the state has been trying to answer for at least a decade.

It’s a question that's taking on new urgency in the face of a declining workforce, sluggish economic growth and nearly stagnant tax revenues.

On Monday, Gov. Phil Scott convened a group of approximately 300 educators from around the state – board members, superintendents, principals and teachers – for an education summit to examine that very question.

“We must increase the value students see from the dollars we spend, while providing relief from costs that continue to grow faster than Vermonters can afford to pay,” Scott said in his opening remarks.

The emphasis was on the rising cost of education in Vermont, even in the face of sinking enrollments statewide. The education fund is projected to raise and spend $1.7 billion this year to educate Vermont’s K-12 students.

At the same time, Vermont is losing more than 1,000 students per year and has lost 30,000 students in the last 25 years, Scott pointed out.

“The root of the problem is an education infrastructure that was built to educate 100,000 students,” Scott said.

But it’s been 20 years since Vermont had that many students. Every $1 spent to preserve underutilized schools is money not being spent to educate children, Scott

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Gov. Phil Scott speaks during his educational summit Monday that hosted about 300 educators from around the state to discuss the biggest challenges facing Vermont schools. added.

To free up money to invest in improving education, Vermont’s education system must become more efficient, Scott stated.

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“For nearly two decades, we have heard the calls from Vermonters for property tax relief,” Scott said. “And we all watch as you struggle to preserve academic services as class sizes get smaller and overhead costs increase faster than our economy grows.”

Scott added per pupil costs, which calculate tax rates, have grown faster than health care costs over the last decade. And health care, he noted, unlike education, is seeing increased utlitization.

Each year the tax commissioner is required by law to set a yield for the education property tax formula. The yield is one of three key components that determine tax rates – the others are per pupil spending and common level of appraisal.

This year, the yield increase is projected to cause property tax rates to rise an average of 9.4 cents.

That increase, Scott said, will only happen if “we do nothing.”

“I believe most of us recognize most Vermonters cannot afford this, which adds to the sense of urgency,” Scott said. “But I also know, and I hope you agree, that together we can find solutions.”

The commissioner’s projected increase is based on the assumption education spending will increase by 3.52 percent per pupil.

That’s an increase of $47.5 million.

In contrast, general fund spending is expected to increase just 2.5 percent, said Susanne Young, the secretary of administration. If school boards were to hold per pupil spending to a 2.5 percent increase, then the increase would drop to $23.5 million.

Young pointed out that while the number of students in the state’s K-12 schools fell from 103,000 in 1997 to 76,220 in 2017. At

the same time, the number of school employees rose from 14,451 to 18,015.

Vermont’s staff ratio has declined from 6.67 per pupil to 4.23 per pupil, with Vermont having more adults per pupil than any other state, Young noted.

Vermont has a hybrid education funding system in which budgets are voted on locally, but all education taxes go into the education fund, and all of the schools receive the money they need to operate from the education fund (minus other revenues such as grants). Sixty percent of the funding in the Education Fund comes from the property tax and another 20 percent from a transfer from the general fund to the education fund.

But the pressures on the General Fund are also increasing.

“Every $1 of general fund that goes into the Education Fund is money that is not being spent on the workings of government,” Young said.

Absent additional taxes and fees, which Scott has pledged to avoid, that 2.5 percent increase in General Fund revenues will yield $39 million more in revenue in the next fiscal year. However, the state’s fixed liabilities, such as debt service, pension contributions and the human services caseload are projected to add $42 million to the expense side of the budget, Young explained.

In other words, the state is starting from a position of needing to cut $3 million in general fund spending to balance the budget.

Underlying the discussion of Vermont’s budget woes was one of the causes of those woes – a declining workforce leading to declining income and corporate tax revenue.

Paralleling a decline in students is a larger decline in the workforce. The state loses 1,788 people between the ages of 20 and 64 from the workforce each year, according to Young.

Compared to 2000, Vermont now has 25,000 fewer people under the age of 20 and 60,000 more over the age of 65.

Providing Vermont’s students with the education they need to join the workforce is even more critical, suggested Secretary of Education Rebecca Holcombe, because “we cannot afford to leave any potential on the table.”

Businesses are reporting a lack of skilled applicants, said Holcombe, meaning schools need to get better at getting students the skills they need to enter the workforce.

Governor of Vermont “Someone that leaves high school unable to contribute to a 21st Century economy is someone we’ll be providing for their whole life,” Holcombe said.

At the same time, income equality has increased, with those who have a postsecondary education seeing income gains.

“The return on investment in education is getting greater with each successive generation,” Holcombe said.

“We can’t prepare kids exactly for the jobs of tomorrow because we don’t know what they are,” said Holcombe. But what is known is that the jobs that can be done with less education are disappearing, replaced by automation, she added.

“We know we have to make change,” Holcombe told the assembled educators.

“We have to let go of where we’ve been.”

"The root of the problem is an education infrastructure that was built to educate 100,000 students."

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opinion & community PERSPECTIVE

Support bills that support Vermonters

By SEN. DEBBIE INGRAM (D-Chittenden) Today, too many Vermonters work hard and still can’t adequately support their families. During this upcoming legislative session, state leaders have the opportunity to enact two measures that will improve the lives of working people, their families, and our communities.

The first measure is to gradually raise the minimum wage from $10 to $15 an hour by 2022, and the second is to initiate a family and medical leave insurance program.

The jobs problem in Vermont is not a lack of jobs; Vermont has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. The problem is that wages and benefits have stagnated.

Why is raising the minimum wage important enough to me to be a co-sponsor?

First, because it positively impacts so many workers, many of whom are supporting families. Contrary to some people’s assumption that most workers who earn minimum wage are teenagers at a fast food restaurant, the facts (according to the Joint Fiscal office) are that their average age is 38 years old, with almost half 40 or older. one-in-five are parents and almost 60 percent are women. Most of those in Vermont work full-time as the primary breadwinner.

And one-in-four has a bachelor’s degree! A higher wage would help these people have the better quality of life that they deserve.

Second, one sure way to address the lack of affordability of our basic necessities is to ensure that families have the resources to pay for them. Housing, for instance, is the single biggest expense facing most Vermonters. The “housing wage” – or per hour wage that a household must earn to afford to pay no more than 30 percent on their rent or mortgage and utilities – is $21.90 statewide, and $26.83 in Chittenden County, for a two-bedroom. This means that right now, even two adults, each making minimum wage, cannot afford adequate housing. Raising their wages would make that housing affordable.

Third, putting money into the hands of those who will spend them on goods and services is simply sound economic policy.

As Henry Ford is purported to have said, “I always pay my workers enough so that they can afford the cars they manufacture.”

Paying workers enough so that they can buy appliances, furniture and household items, as well as go out to eat and attend

movies, theater and concerts, means that an estimated $240 million will be pumped into the Vermont economy, according to the Joint Fiscal office study. This is as good for business owners as it is for workers.

I was glad to learn how little gradually raising the minimum wage to $15 will raise prices. According to a study by Purdue University, raising the minimum wage to $15 will raise the price of a Big Mac from $3.99 to $4.17.

What a great deal: pay 18 cents more so that the working people serving those Big Macs can make ends meet. other studies show that gradually raising the minimum wage to $15 will raise overall prices by less than a penny over five years! Would you pay that so that 87,000 working Vermonters can earn enough to support their families?

Finally, the more people who can make ends meet themselves, the fewer people who must rely on government assistance to care for their families. Surely this is not only a practical savings of actual dollars, but also a principle that we value – for

Two adults, each making minimum wage, cannot afford adequate housing.

Raising their wages would make that housing affordable.

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any are familiar with the phrase and/or the song, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” but as I was thinking about this season and what I would write for the month of December, I decided I needed to write about the 12 months of Christmas. It doesn’t need to be about Christmas, per se.

Whatever holiday you celebrate during this season, I believe there are some things we all have in common: family and friends, giving, helping, celebration, hope, cheer and good food.

When I reflect on all the feelings and things that accompany this season, I think about this senior center. And not just in December, but all year long. New friendships are formed and old ones are nurtured every single day. Folks who come regularly to the center often refer to the people here as their second family. Volunteers eagerly and willingly give of their time, energy and talents to help others, without ever expecting anything in return. We celebrate birthdays and holidays and have special events “just because.”

We help each other to hang onto hope when situations seem hopeless. Every day the sound of laughter here warms my heart and brings cheer to all who are here. And, of course,

there is always good food! Whether it be scrumptious baked goods that someone brings in, the fare provided by our local churches for our Wednesday luncheons, the delicious soups provided by the culinary classes at CTE, our special board-prepared luncheons or our outings to Essex Middle School, the CTE or local restaurants, good food abounds.

When you think about it, we carry the spirit of this holiday season through every day of the year in all the wonderful, yet simple things we do. And I couldn’t be more grateful or feel more blessed to be a part of it all.

To our beautiful, amazing seniors and this ever-supportive community, thank you! I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays. May we all carry the spirit of this season forward every day and month of the year.

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Paul lareau ESSEX – Paul Eugene Lareau, 81 passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at his home. He was born in Burlington on June 21, 1936 son of the late Delphis and Eva (Caisse) Lareau.

Paul was a Burlington High School graduate, at-

tending Burlington Trade School. He worked for several garages in the area as a car mechanic. He became owner operator of Kennedy Drive Shell in 1967, which later became Kennedy Drive Mobil in South Burlington.

He was here for almost 37 years repairing vehicles and selling gas. He was selling 2 million gallons of gas a year. In his younger years he owned a Harley Davidson and raced in Laconia, N.H. for a local motorcycle dealer.

He was an avid golfer, played in a league for several years and was very proud of his hole-in-one. At age 18, he joined the Vermont Air National Guard and served for 16 years. While there, he worked on fire trucks and the snow plows that keep the runways clean. He left the

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people to have the dignity of paying their own way, rather than relying on outside support.

A good job also includes supporting you in taking care of your family -- which is why I’m also sponsoring a new government insurance program called Family and Medical Leave Insurance, or FAMLI. This program would require employers and employees to pay a minuscule (less than 1 percent) tax into a fund, which would then be used to pay workers a portion of their salary for an extended period of time, from eight to 12 weeks. That way, people can afford to stay home to welcome a new baby or provide care to a sick loved one or recuperate fully from a serious illness or accident.

They would be guaranteed to be able to go back to their jobs, and their employer would not have to pay them while they are not able to work.

These two pieces of legislation are important to improve the lives of working people in Vermont, create jobs, and help our communities thrive. Please help me to convince all legislators to support these two bills so that all working people in Vermont can care for and support their families.

Guard to become a business owner.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rowena (Jones) Lareau, of Essex; two sons David Lareau and wife, Rachel, of Alabama and Dan Lareau and Aja Tracy of Essex; two daughters Lisa Russin and husband, Wayne, of Underhill and Linda Lareau and Don Christian of Massachusetts; two brothers Raymond Lareau of Burlington and Bernard Lareau and wife, Rosalie, of Maine; seven grandchildren Larissa Russin and Wyatt Traverse of Huntington, Nicole Burritt of Massachusetts, Nicholas Lareau of Alabama, Ashley Burritt of Massachusetts, Christopher Lareau of Alabama, Cyrus “Davis” and Kaliska Shaff both of

Alabama; two brothers-inlaw Lewis Jones of Eden and Floyd Jones of Derby; his sister-in-law Donna Meserve and husband, Donald, of Berlin; several nieces, nephews and his faithful companion, Maxie.

Paul was also predeceased by his brothers Robert and James, his sister Gloria Marshia and an infant sister.

Services were held for Paul on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at St. Pius X. Inurnment will be in the spring at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. The family also invites you to 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: 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 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:

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Sledders are all smiles as they are pulled along. With a few storms already and surely more winter weather on the way, local sledding hills are seeing the start of their season. For indoor winter fun, local skating arenas also have open ice and stick and puck hours throughout the week. See listings for details.

ESSEX ALLIAnCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road,

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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 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: weekly at 10:15 a.m. 5th/6th Grade youth group: first Sunday of month.

Jr. & Sr. high youth groups: every Sunday. Heavenly Food Pantry: second Monday of the month, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and fourth Thursday, 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

9:30 – 11 a.m., Milton Public Library, 37 Bombardier Rd., Milton.

A great opportunity for families and caregivers to connect with other families while engaging in a group experience and exploring early educational opportunities with a trained facilitator. Homeschoolers welcome. No preregistration necessary, drop-ins welcome. For ages 0-5; free.

dayTiMe handCraFTers’ Club

1 – 3 p.m., Milton Public Library, 37 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Meet other crafters and work on your projects! Meets every Thursday night; no sign-up required.

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gRACE UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read. He is certified

by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie's owner is Christine Packard, chairwoman of Brownell Library Trustees. For all ages.

Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on

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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

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.

4 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library, 781 Blakely Rd., Colchester. Stop by the library every Thursday and join us! Each week we’ll be creating a new project.

evening handCraFTers’ Club

6 – 8 p.m., Milton Public Library, 37 Bombardier Rd., Milton. Meet other crafters and work on your projects! Meets every Thursday night; no sign-up required.

ukulele Class

6:30 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia. Free ukulele classes every Thursday. Some are led by instructor Dennis Carman, others are peer practices.

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come listen to readings of children's picture books, sing songs, rhyme and interact with puppets.

MusiCal sToryTiMe

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

Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. Free for all ages.

sTiCk and PuCk

Noon - 1 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public that is dedicated to practicing hockey drills. Helmet and gloves required; $5.

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3 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. Get lost in the part when you engage in live action roleplaying. Open to all middle and high school students who want to have adventures in a mythical land.

dungeons & dragons

6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Embark upon imaginary adventures with Dungeon Master Aiem, who serves as this role playing game's referee and storyteller.

For grades 6 & up.

siT & kniT

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Adult knitters and crocheters are invited to settle in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room to knit, share projects and patterns and engage in conversation.

23 saTurday essex Free library Closed For ChrisTMas.

24 sunday see religious digesT on Page

7 For ChrisTMas eve serviCe TiMes. sTiCk and PuCk

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public that is dedicated to practicing hockey drills. Helmet and gloves required; $5.

PubliC skaTing

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our stateof-the-art community center. $3 students; $4 adults. Skate rentals available.

25 Monday Town and village oFFiCes, senion CenTer, brownell library and essex Free library Closed For ChrisTMas. see religious digesT on Page 7 For ChrisTMas eve serviCe TiMes. sTiCk and PuCk

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public that is dedicated to practicing hockey drills. Helmet and gloves required; $5.

PubliC skaTing

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our stateof-the-art community center. $3 students; $4 adults. Skate rentals available.

26 Tuesday Town and village oFFiCes, senior CenTer, brownell library and essex Free library Closed For ChrisTMas.

sTiCk and PuCk

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public that is dedicated to practicing hockey drills. Helmet and gloves required; $5.

PubliC skaTing

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our stateof-the-art community center. $3/students; $4/ adults. Skate rentals available.

27 wednesday TeCh TiMe wiTh TraCi

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

sTory TiMe For PresChoolers

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library.

PosT-iT arT

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 1 - 2 p.m., Essex Free LIbrary. Work in teams to create awesome wall art with post-its! For ages 8 and up.

TeCh helP wiTh CliF

Noon & 1 p.m., Brownell Libray. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

wii love sChool vaCaTion

Noon & 1 p.m., Brownell Libray. Come play Wii Sports Resort, Mario Kart and others! All ages.

sTiCk and PuCk

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public that is dedicated to practicing hockey drills. Helmet and gloves required; $5.

PubliC skaTing

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calendar local meeTinGs No local meetings scheduled for this week.

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our stateof-the-art community center. $3 students; $4 adults. Skate rentals available.

28 Thursday reindeer Games

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 1 - 2 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come join in on our Reindeer Games!

Pin the nose on Rudolph, play ring toss on the antlers and enjoy other reindeer-themed activities.

sTick and Puck

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public that is dedicated to practicing hockey drills. Helmet and gloves required; $5.

Public skaTinG

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our stateof-the-art community center. $3 students; $4 adults. Skate rentals available.

school break movie

1:30 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Come watch our screening of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. Rated PG.

29 Friday music WiTh raPh

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

All ages.

sToryTime

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library.

Children are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes. No registration required.

For children up to 6 years old.

musical sToryTime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock out and read every Friday morning with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

sTick and Puck

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public that is dedicated to practicing hockey drills. Helmet and gloves required; $5.

TaroT card readinGs

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Phoe-

nix Books Burlington, 191 Bank St., Burlington.

Visit Phoenix Books for a Jungian-inspired tarot reading with Rachel, who has been reading tarot for six years and whose approach draws from the concept that we can access collective symbols and archetypes from our unconscious that can assist in guiding our intuition. Rachel has an MA in clinical mental health counseling from Antioch University New England and has a private psychotherapy practice. Readings are first come, first served and are for entertainment purposes only.

Suggested donation is $5-10.

Public skaTinG

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our stateof-the-art community center. $3 students; $4 adults. Skate rentals available.

comics and cocoa

2 - 3 p.m., Brownell Library. Come out and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while discussing discussing graphic novel for children "Ghosts" by Raina Telgemeier.

30 saTurday Weekend sToryTime

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

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs every Saturday morning!

31 sunday Public skaTinG

1 - 5:30 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the public at our state-of-the-art community center. $3 students; $4 adults. Skate rentals available.

onGoinG evenTs essex JuncTion recreaTion and Parks vacaTion camPs

Tuesday, Dec. 26 - Friday, Dec. 29. We'll be going to see the new movie "Ferdinand," sledding, playing games, and getting a visit from some sled dogs. Spaces are limited, so please stop by Maple Street Park or give us a call at 878-1375 to sign up today!

sleddinG, skiinG, snoWboardinG & snoWshoeinG Sharp Park, 204 Cobble Hill Rd., Milton.

Sharp Park is open on weekends and holidays during the winter season, weather permitting.

Please visit sharppark.

com or call 891-6225 regarding snow tube rentals and parking fees.

ice skaTinG

Community Ice Rink at Bombardier Park, 1 Park Pl., Milton. Ice skate in Milton for fresh air and exercise! The outdoor community skating rink at Bombardier Park West is open to the public for recreational skating as weather conditions allow.

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Noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 and 6 p.m., christmas eve services, Essex Alliance Service, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Jct.

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Noon, christmas day worship with the vT korean american umc, Grace United Methodist Church; 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. 4 p.m., christmas eve service, Christ Memorial Church, 1033 Essex Rd., Williston.

4:30 p.m., children’s mass & choir with Pageant, St. Pius X, 20 Jericho Rd., Essex Jct. 5 p.m., Festive eucharist, St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Pl., Essex Jct. 5 p.m., Family service, First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. 6 p.m., christmas vigil mass, St. Lawrence Church, 158 West St., Essex Jct. 6 p.m., christmas eve candlelight service with music, Grace United Methodist Church; 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. 6 p.m., christmas eve service, Essex Center United Methodist Church, 119 Center Rd., Essex Jct. 7 p.m., christmas vigil mass, St. Pius X, 20 Jericho Rd., Essex Jct. 7 p.m., christmas eve candlelight service, Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Ln., Essex Jct. 5 p.m., Festive eucharist, St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Pl., Essex Jct. 9 p.m., christmas vigil mass, Holy Family Church, 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. (No 7:30 p.m. mass.)

9 p.m., candlelight christmas eve service, Calvary Baptist Church, 61 Main St., Essex Jct. 9 p.m., lessons and carols, First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. 11 p.m., carols and communion, First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct.

monday, dec. 25 9:30 a.m., christmas day mass, St. Pius X, 20 Jericho Rd., Essex Jct. 9:30 a.m., christmas day mass, Holy Family Church, 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Editor's note: While not an exhaustive list of services in the area, this reflects information from local churches sent directly to The Essex Reporter.

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December 11 - 17 Monday

6:59 a.m., Accident on River Rd. 9:41 a.m., Accident on Essex Way 11:17 a.m., Welfare Check on Dunbar Dr. 11:37 a.m., Suspicious on Lincoln St. 12:35 p.m., Found Property on Colchester Rd. 12:38 p.m., Suspicious on St. James Pl. 5:20 p.m., Suspicious on Fox Run Rd.

Tuesday

12:02 a.m., Parking Problem on Carmichael St. 1:49 a.m., Suspicious on Fox Run Rd. 7:01 a.m., Suspicious on Upper Main St. 8:17 a.m., Accident on Browns River Rd. 8:25 a.m., Accident on South St. 8:50 a.m., Suspicious on Hayden St. 9:45 a.m., Accident on Lost Nation Rd. 11:45 a.m., Assault/Intimidation on Central St. 12:37 p.m., Suspicious on Greenwood Ave. 1:41 p.m., Suspicious on Athens Dr. 2:28 p.m., Communications Offense on

Hayden St. 3:23 p.m., Suspicious on Fox Run Rd. 5:46 p.m., Vandalism on Brigham Hill Rd. 6:05 p.m., Welfare Check on Colchester Rd. 6:32 p.m., MV Complaint on Thistle Ln. 10:26 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Ethan Allen Ave. 11:58 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Ethan Allen Ave.

Wednesday

12:46 a.m., Parking Problem on Maple St. 2:59 p.m., Arrest on Warrant on Pioneer St. 9:14 p.m., Suspicious on Kellogg Rd. 10:21 p.m., Welfare Check on Main St.

Thursday

12:16 a.m., Intoxicated Person on Maple St. 1:35 a.m., Family Disturbance on River Rd. 1:57 a.m., Noise Disturbance on Saybrook Rd. 2:44 a.m., Citizen Dispute on West St. 12:02 p.m., Citizen Assist on River Rd.

1:00 p.m., Citizen Assist on Susie Wilson Rd. 1:27 p.m., DLS on Maple St. 1:35 p.m., Welfare Check on Carmichael St. 1:46 p.m., Found Property on Hubbells Falls Dr. 2:11 p.m., Citizen Assist on Arlington St. 2:13 p.m., Larceny on Fox Run Rd. 2:59 p.m., Suspicious on Sunset Dr. 5:16 p.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 7:31 p.m., MV Complaint on Essex Way 7:39 p.m., Larceny from MV on Owaissa Ave. 8:34 p.m., Accident on Upper Main St. 9:07 p.m., Intoxicated Person on Pearl St. 11:47 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St.

Friday

7:45 a.m., MV Complaint on I-289 8:05 a.m., Accident on Pearl St. 8:09 a.m., Family Disturbance on Park St. 10:19 a.m., Animal Problem on Wrisley St. 12:22 p.m., Untimely on Button Dr. 2:10 p.m., Animal Problem on Cedar Ct 3:38 p.m., Animal Problem on Main St. 3:45 p.m., Accident on River Rd. 4:15 p.m., Citizen Assist on Founders Rd.

4:24 p.m., Communications Offense on East St. 5:03 p.m., Agency Assist on Old Stage Rd. 5:10 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 5:48 p.m., Accident on Allen Martin Dr. 5:53 p.m., Citizen Assist on Browns River Rd. 5:54 p.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 6:25 p.m., Noise Disturbance on Partridge Dr. 6:37 p.m., Found Property on Nahma Ave. 9:29 p.m., DLS on Old Colchester Rd. 9:52 p.m., Suspicious on Lost Nation Rd. 11:14 p.m., Intoxicated Person on Pearl St. 11:42 p.m., Intoxicated Person on Pearl St.

saTurday

7:53 a.m., Untimely on West St. 9:37 a.m., Alarm on Educational Dr. 10:16 a.m., Found Property on Essex Way 10:25 a.m., Citizen Dispute on Maple St. 10:50 a.m., Citizen Assist on Maple St. 10:54 a.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 11:15 a.m., Citizen Assist on Pearl St. 11:37 a.m., Animal Problem on Alderbrook Rd. 12:18 p.m., Suspicious on Pearl St. 1:42 p.m., Animal Problem on Main St.

1:54 p.m., Weapons Offense on Lyon Ln. 2:13 p.m., Accident on Jericho Rd. 2:20 p.m., Accident on Pearl St. 4:32 p.m., Accident on Center Rd. 5:50 p.m., Suspicious on Pinecrest Dr. 9:22 p.m., Suspicious on Commonwealth Ave.

sunday

12:09 a.m., Burglary on Fox Run Rd. 1:04 a.m., Accident on Fort Pkwy.

1:00 p.m., Utility Problem on Susie Wilson/Pearl St. 1:02 p.m., Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd. 1:55 p.m., Suspicious on Dalton Dr. 2:40 p.m., Burglary on S Summit St. 4:48 p.m., Citizen Dispute on Park Terr.

5:08 p.m., Larceny on Browns River Rd. 11:27 p.m., Suspicious on Sugartree Ln.

TickeTs issued: 0 Warnings issued: 43 Fire/eMs calls dispaTched: 62

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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Essex High School EHS Unveils New Alumni Association: We invite you to keep connected to former Essex High School classmates no matter how close or far away that they might live.

The new EHS Alumni Association is where you can reconnect, share your latest news and special memories, and learn more about alumni activities and events. We maintain a database of over 18,000 alumni, which provides us with current information to help with class reunion planning and other events.

We are very proud of our alums, and would very much like to hear from you. The EHS Alumni E-Newsletter will

school be our monthly publication that provides the latest EHS news. Each month we will keep you updated on particular topics, upcoming events, and areas of interest related to Essex High School. The newsletters will be archived monthly and available on the Alumni Portal. You also will be able to share news with us.

If you or a member of your family graduated from EHS, please subscribe to view your graduation class rosters, news about reunion, our offers for alumni, and our E-Newsletter.

You can view the alumni page by visiting the EHS website and clicking on the ‘Alumni’ tab across the top or visit the direct link here: https://www.ewsd.org/domain/1750 School Calendar Note: Our holiday break will be from Monday, Dec. 25 through Monday, January 1. Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2 with an “A” day class schedule.

EHS Chamber Choir: The EHS Chamber Choir performed for Rotary members on Wednesday, Dec. 13 singing a few holiday favorites.

Center for Technology

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A design and creative media program student works on a magazine layout.

Albert D. Lawton

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Food drive: ADL's Peer Leadership group organized the annual ADL fall food drive. Students collected almost 1,200 pounds of food items to benefit the Heavenly Pantry food shelf.

Design and Creative Media Program: Design & Creative Media is a one year program (with a second year option) for high school students that mirrors a graphic design studio and challenges the technical student to develop a diverse group of skills encompassing technology, craft and creative applied arts. In a project-based, hands-on learning environment, students learn to develop their ideas from conception to execution. The DCM facilities include two state-of-the-art Mac labs with Adobe Creative Cloud software, a print production shop with a variety of printers, cutters, and folders, and a digital photography studio complete with professional studio lighting.

Year 1: Through project creation, students are introduced to the world of design, incorporating color theory, design principles, typography, digital photography and illustration, and more. Students design for multiple output (print, motion, and screen) while learning about the design process, project management, and others skills needed to succeed in today’s exciting creative industries.

Year 2: The second year of the Design & Creative Media program “employs” students in our not-for-profit, full-service graphic design and print studio. The Design Studio @ CTE enables students to practice skills present in today’s ever-changing graphic design industry.

Students maintain communication with their clients as they take the design from concept to output, including all finishing aspects. Why Design and Creative Media?

Employment of media and communication occupations is projected to grow six percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations, which will result in about 45,300 new jobs. Demand for media and communication occupations is expected to arise from the need to create, edit, translate, and disseminate information through a variety of different platforms according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Social contract: Last month representatives from each homeroom at Essex Middle School came together in a representative assembly to form this year's school-wide social contract.

This contract highlights the guidelines that the school community will work toward meeting each student's individual goals. The guidelines in this agreement came

straight from the voices of the students.

2017-2018 social contract: -Be accountable -Accept & respect -Create a positive environment -Just keep swimming!

Curiosity fair: Sixth-graders in the iExplore Unified Arts class at Essex Middle School took part in a curiosity fair in November. The class has been discussing the engineering

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These projects are a culmination of their time in iExplore and are one of the first chances for these students to experience the opportunity for a flexible and personalized pathway of learning.

Transferable skills that are incorporated into their projects include: -Clear and effective communication -Creative and practical problem solving -Informed and integrative thinking -Responsible and involved citizenship -Self-direction

Westford Math and science grant: Westford Elementary School is very grateful for a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program to support the school’s math and science programs. They would like to thank Jolley Associates and the Midtown Jolley in Milton for securing the grant for Westford School.

In the past, the grant has been used to purchase STEM science equipment, including digital scales for grades 5—8 last year (pictured below being used in buoyancy experiments.)

The students and staff of Westford School greatly appreciate the continued support of Jolley Associates and ExxonMobil.

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Three ways to maintain a

healthy heart H

eart disease is a formidable foe. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 800,000 deaths every year. The Government of Canada notes that heart disease is the second leading cause of death in that country, annually accounting for tens of thousands of deaths. (Note: Canada’s population is slightly more than one-tenth the population of the United States.)

While heart disease exacts a devastating toll on the United States and Canada, its reach extends far beyond North America, as the American College of Cardiology notes that cardiovascular disease accounts for 31 percent of all deaths across the globe.

In spite of the prevalence of heart disease, men and women are not helpless against it.

In fact, there are many ways for men and women to reduce their risk for heart disease.

1. Maintain a healthy weight.

The American Heart Association reports that between 60 and 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Carrying around extra weight takes a toll on the body, increasing a person’s risk for heart disease and stroke. Overweight or obese men and women can work with their physicians to develop a plan for effective, long-term weight loss, a plan that will likely include a combination of diet and routine exercise.

2. Understand and manage blood pressure.

The AHA notes that high blood pressure, a common condition affecting roughly one in three Americans, is often referred to as “the silent killer” because it does not necessarily produce symptoms. Blood pressure measures the force pushing outward on the walls of blood vessels as they carry blood oxygen to the body’s organs, and the force created as the heart rests between beats. Over time, the arterial walls of people with high blood pressure may become stressed and develop weak spots or scarring that makes them vulnerable to the buildup of plaque. Plaque buildup can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. Blood pressure can rise as a person ages, so managing blood pressure involves routinely checking it and making certain changes, such as eating healthier foods and exercising more often, if it is high.

3. Control cholesterol levels.

High levels of low-density lipoprotein, often referred to as “bad” cholesterol, can increase a person’s risk for heart disease. The AHA notes that excessive amounts of cholesterol can be deposited into the arteries as plaque. When that happens, it leads to a condition known as atherosclerosis, or a narrowing of the inside of the artery walls. That narrowing leads to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Men and women should get their cholesterol levels checked at least once every four to six years beginning at age 20. Men and women COME ENJOY OUR who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol should recognize that cholesterol is only found in animal products, so a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in animal products can provide a simple way for men and women to lower their cholesterol.

A more thorough and detailed plan to lower cholesterol levels should be discussed with a physician.

More information about heart disease and how to combat it can be found at www.heart. org.

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Hornets hockey bags a pair of wins at Christi Corrigan Blitz tournament FAR LEFT: Senior team captain Kaitlyn Butkus fights for the puck while in scoring position.

Butkus scored two goals leading Essex to two 5-1 victories in the Christi Corrigan Blitz tournament in St. Albans this past weekend.

LEFT: Sophomore Grace Wiggett moves past a defender. Wiggett also netted a goal and had an assist during this past weekend's play. BELOW: Essex senior Kylee Hope looks down the ice while controlling the puck.

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Christmas wish list edition

Christmas, as you know, is my favorite season of the year. There is nothing that compares to it.

I appreciate the ER for giving me space to produce my Christmas Wish List over the years. Yes, it seems to grow, and I have to give credit to former BFP sports writers Andy Gardner and Pat Garrity for giving me the idea. Enjoy reading, sorry if your name is missing and have a wonderful Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year!

Lucille McClure – Larry Fitzgerald one more year; Main and Guidance/ Counseling office staff – A-1 technology; Rob Reardon – zero budget issue and a full staff; Beth Cobb – a great first year of many more to come; English Department – wonderful students, great books, and a solid budget; Mike Deweese – another solid draft choice for the Bills; Armando Vileseca – Giancarlo Stanton; Ben Johnson - more educational time and less discipline issues; Louise Strong – a great retirement; Jenn Letourneau – discount hair salon coupons; Heather Garrow – continued success in the classroom and on the athletic field with your team; RJ Garrow – camp renovations; Shawn Montague – tickets to the NCAA Women’s Final Four; Kenena Montague – free basketball and lax camp for talented daughter; Breya Montague – soccer cleats, basketball shoes, lax stick; Tori Couture – Mrs. Universe Title; Pam Hemingway – a family vacation during the February break; Travis and Sarah Desilets – unlimited travel budget; Stacey Anthony – Baby Bombers really take off; Adam Weiss – more vocational

By JOE GONILLO trips; JJ Palker – wedding bells; Mike Soules – part-time PE teaching gig; Nicola Anderson – a newer car; Becky Anderson – another summer at SHP; Wayne Davis – pickle ball championship in the Villages; the BFP – the return of high school basketball box scores; The Essex Reporter staff – continued success with quality paper; Greg Bird, Adam Judge, Gary Sanchez, Glibber Torres, Didi Gregorius – a spot in a hopefully new Murderers Row line-up with Giancarlo Stanton; Sue Pratt, Chef Dowman, and others – updates to the Colonial Room; Yvonne Wolfer and the CTE cosmetology staff – expansion and revisions to your room; Jim Dirmaier, Todd Mackenzie, Connie Esmay, Linda Dulleba, and Bob Travers – massive increase in enrollment; Christine Chase – another warm, tropical, family vacation.

Mike Gilbert – a rebuilt Tigers’ team; Jake Orr – a trip back to the finals next fall; Brian and Penny Dubie – a retirement home; Katie White and Ryan Robitaille – the best in coaching talented distance runners; ET and EJ Planners – more nice street lights, tax the Fair Grounds, remove sidewalks on the odd number side of Briar Lane, combine our rec departments, and let logic be your guide in all matters; Scott Milne – don't ever give up poli-

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tics; Carol Cooke – great deals at Couples Swept Away in Jamaica; Governor Scott – remember your education campaign promises!; Jill Shumway – write a novel; Ryan Gates – kids go to UVM for free; Mike McCaffrey – all the soccer games you can ref; Ed Hockenbury, Jr – your dream job…in athletics; Ryan Hockenbury – right back at SHP this summer...

Ed Hockenbury – road trips to the NCAA playoffs with the UVM hoop team; Rich Celia – college hockey assistant coaching job; Mike Picard and Jeff Greene – the ‘Boys in the playoffs; Pete Picard – Florida whenever, wherever; Pete Picard Jr – a summer swim team coaching job; Art Pellerin, Bob Clifford, Steve Ferreira, Steve Malgeri – a mediocre Chris Sale and Eric Hosmer; Aaron Boone - 5 solid starters and a championship in the Bronx, and thanks for the 2003 ALCS game-winning HR vs. Boston; Bill and Judi Galdi – more grandkids; Jill Galdi Mulhurn – a teaching job in Chittenden County; Paul Hamel – another Super Bowl security assignment; Dave Rich – no problems on the night shift; Chris Polakowski – continued success coaching and strength training; Carol Polakowski – annual warm-weather vacation in February/ March; Alyssa and Josh Jacobs – maybe another little one and a few free babysitting nights; Dave Gomez – annual Vt. visit in January and May/ June; Jeremy Hammond – a successful rebuild of CHS TF; Jessie Hammond – a solid JV girls’ basketball team; Bob Ward – a new time clock in the press box; Lyle and Barbie Newell – new running shoes; Jackie Wheel and Prescott Stanton – unlimited supply of dog and cat food; Bill Peters – grandpa babysitting; Gus Charbonneau – new

motorcycle; Remzo Smailhodzic – more vacation time; Tom Preska – bowling championship; Sherri Allard, Bob Hickey, and John Scherer – tax returns with no extensions; Jim and Erin Murphy – summer in Stowe with Jimbo as a guest tennis instructor; Brian Cummings – a youth movement championship in the Bronx;; Charley Ranges – tax free standing for church property; John Woodley – Giancarlo Stanton baby; Jean Robinson – Celtics and Yankees in the finals; Peggy Economou – warm weather vacations;; Steve Emery – Steelers finally beating the Pats; Mike Donoghue – press pass to WS or SB; Dean Corkum - new truck…come on, you are out of duct tape; Grady Corkum – new lax supplies; Lucy Corkum – half marathon championship; Madison Corkum – dean’s list and solid lacrosse season @ UVM; Steve Roberts – retirement estate in the Carolinas; Mike Baker – golf balls that avoid lakes and woods Leighton Walker – new running shoes; MaryLouise Digiovanni, Tom Jiamachello, and Marilee Taft – trips to Florida, Europe, Martha’s Vineyard, and the DR; Deb Stark – warm April vacation; Ellen Emery – standing room only in the TAP intern business; Jane Goodman – low Fla. property tax; Kate McDonald – youth movement in Bronx continues with Giancarlo Stanton; Jamie Young – new office; Colleen Birner – future assistant principal; Mae Mayville – discount airline seats; Nate Sheppard – a return to EHS; Owen Charron – tickets to see Billy Joel in 2018; Jenn and Brad Luck – lots of kid time; Tim Albertson – a solid fifth NYY starter; Windy and Mike Kelley – jobs in Chittenden County; Bill Mayville –

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Mike and Tammi Gilbert and family – JD Martinez signing, newest James Patterson books and free swimming lessons at Sand Hill pool; Kevin Barber – Le'Veon Bell as your keeper; Sue Barber – open backyard spaces; Molly and Kate Barber – Dean’s List and college graduation; Libby Smith – coaching golf at a college in Fla.; Kate and

Gael Shungu – a wonderful life together; Meghan and Zach Smith – Pats’ tickets; Leo Labonte – early retirement due to profitable decoy business; Lynne Labonte – warm vacation package; Toria Lajoie – a highly successful athletic training career; Jason and Amy Stannard – college grants, not loans – or a house in Essex at 44 Tyler Dr., check it out; Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera – all first ballot HOF’ers; Bernie Williams – #51 retired; Josh Becker – ASU football tickets; Greg Walsh – larger EAC parking lot; Mike Wells – success on the bench at Milton high this winter; Noel Boutin – fastest Zamboni in the state; Joe and Sandy Moore – Eagles in the Super Bowl; Levi and Leah Smith – tons of kid time; The James family – happiness out west; Ron Nancy Myers – success in ministry and music ministry; Ally Vile, Adrianne Martin, Nicole Mone-St. Marthe, Betsy Hoffmeister - Essex recreation department continued excellence in programs and offerings to our residents; Charlie Burnett – a return to the football coaching ranks somewhere…like in Dallas; Randy Burnett – following your brother’s lead back to coaching; Mark Ginsburg – CSC head coach; Kerry LeClair – stable QB for Eagles down the stretch; Ryan McLaren – a return to EHS in some capacity; Dr. Ramsay – the cure for cancer; Brad Smith – a full slate of softball games on the Cape; The second half of Joe Gonillo's Christmas Wish List will be printed next week.

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