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Lawmakers open gas price inquiry Brennan and fellow House members host hearings in Montpelier and Colchester By JASON STARR The Colchester Sun Three House of Representative committees followed up a day of gas price hearings in the Statehouse Tuesday by soliciting public comments on the issue at Colchester High School Tuesday night. It was a solid showing by the lawmakers: 18 members of the transportation, commerce and judiciary committees sat side by side in the high school auditorium, outnumberingÂ

approximately one dozen citizens who attended to log their thoughts on the issue. Turnout was likely muted by single­digit temperatures.

The two­hour hearing produced strong testimony then evolved into more of a group conversation. It was hosted by Rep. Pat Brennan of Colchester, the chairman of the House Transportation Committee.

The price of gasoline in Chittenden County has come up as an issue partly through the work of Sen. Bernie Sanders, who last summer investigated the consistent price difference between gas in Chittenden County and other areas of the state. The difference ranges from 10 to 30 cents per gallon, both citizens and lawmakers agreed Tuesday.

Sanders testified via phone earlier in the day. The committees also heard from Chittenden County gas retailers and distributers (oftenÂ

the same company, which was identified as a contributor to the pricing situation) as well as Attorney General Bill Sorrell and independent oil price indexers, who noted that retail gas profit margins in northwestern Vermont are consistently among the top 15 out of 400 metropolitan markets monitored nationally. “It’s as if the entire county is just an off­ ramp on Interstate 89 and so it’s okay to charge 20 cents a gallon more than down the road in Middlebury,â€? said Alex Weinhagen, a commuter from Westford. “I have heard no rational explanation from any of our retailers as to why that difference is there. Without that explanation there’s nothing consumers can do other than just get mad. “That additional premium is simply going into the pockets of these retailers,â€? he continued. “It’s a ridiculous situation. I’mÂ

really glad you’re looking into it and I hope you are able to come up with some answers.�

Brennan reported that during Tuesday’s Statehouse hearing in Montpelier, the leading retailers in Chittenden and Franklin counties blamed the price difference in northwestern Vermont on a higher cost of labor, higher general overhead, geography and the other “unique aspects of what they see as the pressures on Vermont prices.â€? “They made acceptable arguments I guess, but we have to take a real close look at those,â€? said Brennan. “We’ve got work to do ‌ We have drawn no conclusions, but we laid the groundwork for understanding how the gas pricing in this part of Vermont works.â€?

John Lomas, a resident of Hinesburg,Â

Frosty footwork CHS hosts state dance competition By KELLY MARCH The Colchester Sun

–See GAS on page 3

Island Line Trail repairs move forward

By PHYL NEWBECK For The Colchester Sun

Colchester, BFA­St. Albans, Mount Mansfield, Missisquoi Valley, Mount Anthony and South Burlington rocked the Colchester High School gymnasium with jazz, pom and hip hop routines during the Lakers’ fifth annual state high school dance competition on Saturday.

The Frosty Footwork competition marked the start of the competitive season for the Lakers, who competed and placed in two of the three events featured on Saturday. Colchester won a first place trophy for its jazz performance, with Mt. Mansfield Union and BFA­St. Albans placing second and third, respectively. The Lakers also earned second­place honors for their pom routine, with South Burlington taking first and Missisquoi taking third. “The girls did an excellent job and I was so proud of their performance,� coach Lauren Sylvia said. “This was our first competition and I think they did great for their first big performance. “We are always looking to improve,� she added. “We definitely need to work on how we perform and make sure that we are entertaining the judges. And of course there is always all the technique we need to work on, as well as being together.�

The results are a familiar start to the season for the Colchester squad that placed in jazz and pom in every competition it competed in throughout the 2012 season before placing thirdÂ

“The flooding of 2011 was one of the best things that happened to us,� is not the sort of thing one expects to hear from Chapin Spencer, Executive Director of Local Motion, but let’s let him finish the sentence.  Referring to the many stakeholders — municipal, regional, state and non­profit — involved in the maintenance of the Island Line Trail, Spencer notes that the flooding was good because it brought the various parties together and provided the impetus to repair previously damaged pieces of A member of the Lakers’ dance team performs a jump during a pom routine at the Frosty Footwork Vermont State infrastructure, as well as the Dance Competition at Colchester High School on Saturday afternoon. More photos on page 11.  more recent destruction.  Photo by Monica Donovan Subsequent to the disastrous 2011 floods, a out of the 11 high school dance teams collection of stakeholders in that competed in states last year. “As long as we work hard and stay focused and do the best the Island Line Trail began to Familiar or not, Sylvia convene for monthly meetings. acknowledges that it will take a that we can, we will have a great season.�

Groups represented included lot of hard work to place in the the City of Burlington, Town championships again this year.

Coach Lauren Sylvia of Colchester, Town of South  “We only saw some of the Hero, Vermont Department teams (on Saturday), but our usual of Fish and Wildlife, Local competitors will still be difficult to Motion, RunVermont, Colchester did not perform in the hip something fun and different to do,� beat,� Sylvia reflected. “As long as Champlain Islands Chamber hop category, which Mount Anthony Sylvia explained. “It also gives us we work hard and stay focused and of Commerce and Lake do the best that we can, we will have won, on Saturday, the team has plans more to work with when we go to Champlain Chamber of on revealing a new routine at its next states.� a great season.�

Commerce. Occasionally the competition.  The Lakers next competition will The Lakers may also perform a faces at the table changed, “We have never done hip hop be held in Middlebury on Friday routine in a new style – hip hop – at but the focus on repairing the state competition this year. While before and thought it might be just evening. the Island Line Trail never wavered.

Now meeting on a quarterly basis, the Friends of the Island Line Trail gathered at Colchester Town Hall on Jan. 16 to provide updates on their progress. Colchester’s section of the trail has been completed, while Burlington what kind of donations we get, but we already have a is hoping their first set of lot of high value items this year. repairs will be finished in the “The money we raise goes to our community spring.  Further work will service projects,� he added. “We give scholarships to be done on the Burlington Colchester and Milton students, support youth sports WHAT: section of the path in 2014 By KELLY MARCH organizations and a number of other humanitarian Colchester-Milton Rotary Club auction and 2015.  Repairs in South efforts. Hundreds of local organizations have The Colchester Sun Hero fall under the auspices benefited over the years.� WHERE: of Vermont Fish and Wildlife.  This year’s auction will take place from 10 a.m. The Colchester­Milton Rotary Club will auction Colchester High School Munson Earth Moving, the until 2 p.m. in the Colchester High School cafeteria. off over $25,000 worth of donated goods during the company contracted to do For those interested in previewing the items for Colchester Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 2. WHEN: those repairs, has already auction, a list of items will be posted on the Rotary Items for auction include jewelry, Lake Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. begun work, bringing in their Club’s website prior to the event. Additionally, live Champlain cruises, radio advertising, weekend get­ equipment and dumping rock viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Feb 2. aways, downhill skis, family fun packages, gift at the first major washout.  Donations can be dropped off at the Hampton Inn certificates to local restaurants, hotels, golf courses, They had to stop when the in Colchester anytime from now until the auction. To gas stations and ski areas, health club memberships weather turned warm but arrange to have items for donation collected from a and more. expect to start up again once There will also be a silent auction during the live relations chair, the Rotary has been holding this convenient location, contact Earl Wertheim at 802­ the access roads harden.  They 651­1690. auction. annual auction with much success since 1998. are scraping the path, leaving For more information, visit the Rotary Club’s According to Earl Wertheim, the Colchester­ “We usually raise between $8,000 and $20,000 as many trees as possible, and Milton Rotary Club’s assistant governor and public (at the auction),� Wertheim noted. “It all depends on website at www.CMRotary.org. –See REPAIRS on page 3

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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 24, 2013

Q & A The Little Purple Cake Shoppe Marriam Khan !"#$%&"'(&)*+$%&"%%"',$% Marriam Khan, of Colchester, admits to having the “biggest sweet tooth ever!” That’s something that many of us can relate to. However, she has turned her love of cake and sweets — and also flowers — into masterful crafts.

Khan bakes custom cakes with intricate decorations for all occasions.

Born in Pakistan and brought up in Nigeria, she moved to Vermont about 12 years ago. “Vermont is the longest I have ever lived in one place,” she explained. “I am married to the man of my dreams, my best friend, the rock of my strength. We are blessed with two giggly girls: Amani, 6, and Amaal, 5.”

Khan attended school in Nigeria, and pursued a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology in Pakistan. She remembers loving to bake ever since she was a little girl. “My mom owned a cake business growing up and I would always help her, especially with sugar decorations,” Khan said.

Wanting to make cakes for her own two daughters, she began The Little Purple Cake Shoppe out of her home about three years ago. She doesn’t have a storefront; all her treats are made fresh to order only, and from scratch.

“I believe in quality over quantity and therefore limit

myself to two to three cakes per week. I am very detail oriented, and somewhat of a perfectionist and therefore my cakes take up a lot of time.”

Recently Khan shared her love of cakes and flowers.

Q: What inspired you to start a cake business?

A: My children. I wanted to be able to make their birthday cakes, and then I was hooked. I was a stay at home mom of two girls, only 14 months apart. Cakes were the best way to be creative and also be able to stay home with my girls. I am also very blessed to have a husband who has always supported me in my creative endeavors.

Q: Why are making cakes, cupcakes and other sweets rewarding?

A: They are rewarding because of the happiness they bring to people. It is an expression of my art, and I love the fact that it makes people happy to look at and more so to eat.

Q: How do you come up with your designs?

A: My designs are based around each customer’s individual need. I make custom cakes, which means there are hardly ever two cakes that are exactly the same. I love all things girly, I must admit. But when it comes to designing a cake, the theme that a client is working with becomes

Marriam Khan and her two daughters, Amani and Amaal, sit at their home in Colchester on Monday evening. Photo by Oliver Parini

the primary inspiration. If there is something unique or special about the recipient, I try including that in the cake somehow. My sugar work takes the entire week generally. It is all about the details.

Q: Do you have other creative endeavors?

A: Even though I love making cakes, flowers remain my first love. During the wedding season, I do wedding flowers under the name, Just Weddings Flowers. I have been doing flowers in Vermont for more than a decade. I have taken many flower classes and attended many seminars.

REPAIRS

A: Flavors: I love all cake!

That is the problem. I have the biggest sweet tooth ever.

But if I were to pick one, OK maybe two, I would say carrot cake and lemon cake.

Types: All girly cakes are my favorite, be it for a birthday, shower or any other sweet occasion. I love adding all the details. And the reaction that I get from my clients is what makes me want to make every cake better than the previous one.

Q: What are your goals?

A: I am extremely thankful for all the support people have shown me. I am so humbled by it. It is because of all of them

and their support that I am.

I love making sweet treats that make people happy, it is extremely gratifying, and the best return I could ask for.

My goal: I want to be a better person, and I want to make a difference, for the better, even if it is a small difference.

My message: Let kindness, knowledge and peace be what we have to share — and a little sweetness.

— Elsie Lynn Editor’s Note: Khan can be reached via email at purplecakeshoppe@live.com.

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16 location in Colchester for is yes. Part of the solution is the right to install discounted making Act 250 a much easier gas pumps. Costco’s Act 250 process … It’s not working and pressured lawmakers to pursue development review process it’s costing middle class and evidence of collusion, accusing for the project has been the lower class Vermonters a lot of the leading gas retailers of venue for environmental and money in gas right now.” traffic challenges from R.L. Weinhagen wondered why acting as a cartel.

“How do you prove they Vallee Inc., which owns an Exit one of the stations doesn’t keep are in cahoots,” he asked. 16­area gas station. Purvis said prices lower to attract a higher he’s been following the process volume of sales: “If the gas “That’s the issue.” company’s haven’t explained “The market may not be as closely.

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laying down large and then middle­sized rocks with the goal of completing the first phase by February. The final phase with smaller rocks will take place in the spring and will cost less than $100,000. South Hero will probably also have to make some repairs to the access road.

One of the topics of conversation on Jan. 16 was the resumption and improvement of Local Motion’s bike ferry. The hope is to prevent wind disruption of ferry service with the aid of wave attenuators; floating breakwaters which would protect the docks from the prevailing southerly winds. If all goes well, the attenuators, which will be 84­ by 20­feet, will be able to stay in place during the winter but if that isn’t possible, a storage facility will be needed. Because this is a federally funded project, the process for winter storage will have to be a formal one. At this point, Shelburne Shipyards is the only viable option.

The goal is to have the new ferry begin running on June 15 although that may be delayed due to the complicated bidding process. The ferry will run daily until Labor Day and on weekends through Columbus Day. The new pontoon boats will have room for at least 16 people and their bicycles, plus a Coast Guard­licensed captain and a deck hand, and will have two outboard motors. Since service is expanding there is a question of how much to charge. Leadership Champlain, a division of the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, is helping with marketing, promotion and discussion of the fare structure.

When the ferry ran only on August weekends, the suggested donation was $5 for a round trip.

During 2010, the last year of operations, this was raised to $10 with a discounted price of

“It’s taken a long time due to the complexity, but the level of commitment is exceptional. It’s been great to transcend politics. It’s quite a success story.”

Chapin Spencer, Executive Director of Local Motion

$6 for residents of Colchester and South Hero and members of Local Motion. The notion of a season’s pass was discussed at the meeting, as was the idea of having discount days during off­peak times.

The Island Line Trail brochure will be revised to include the new schedule and perhaps add a QR code for smart phones. The trail will be promoted at trade shows in Quebec and other locations and there will be a ribbon­ cutting ceremony with all the stakeholders this summer. The plan is to make sure the entire path is referred to in publications rather than the individual pieces. All the stakeholders agree this is a shared resource, which goes beyond the boundaries of their individual jurisdictions.

“It’s taken a long time due to the complexity,” said Spencer, “but the level of commitment is exceptional. It’s been great to transcend politics. It’s quite a success story.”

Clarification:

In the Jan. 3 edition of The Colchester Sun an article about Claussens Greenhouse noted that Bill Claussen started Claussens in 1972. He in fact purchased the green house from Neal Carpenter Jr. and his wife Glenna who built Carpenters Greenhouse and Cider Mill in 1964, and sold it to Bill Claussen in 1972.

The original buildings are still being used and the cider mill is also still in use at Boyer’s Orchard.

Neal Carpenter was a lifelong resident of Colchester.

He was one of the founding members of the Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Department, he also worked for the Colchester Road department. Neal and his wife Glenna also built Lone Pine Campsites in 1967 and the operated this until they sold it in 1988. Neal took some time off then he built Meadow Run Equestrian Center in 1992.

He operated this with his granddaughter Lisa Bortz. Neal past away in 2009 and Meadow Run Equestrian Center was sold in 2010.

I love reading about floral arranging, too. We now primarily do wedding flowers.

I have a business partner, Katherine Dudley, with whom I do flowers. We work out of a studio in Charlotte.

Even though flowers take up most of my summer, cakes happen throughout the year. I only take on 10 or so wedding cakes during the year as I feel I can’t do justice to both flowers and cake on the same day for two different weddings. I want to make sure that when I commit to something, I give it my all.

Q: What is your favorite kind of cake and why?

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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 24, 2013

OPINION P ERSPECTIVE

Imagine all the people …

The party starts

By INGE SCHAEFER This Sunday, Jan. 27, the first of many special events celebrating Colchester’s 250th Anniversary, will be held. The United Church of Colchester (Main Street in the Village) will host the first “Musicale” performance beginning at 3 p.m. Performing will be a Colchester High School graduate, now a junior music education and vocal performance major at the Crane School of Music (N.Y.). Cameron Brownell is a baritone who will be accompanied by Carol Reichard on piano. Cameron performed in several high school musicals and this past year did summer stock on Cape Cod. If you look up the word “musicale” in Webster’s Dictionary, it says, “a social affair featuring a musical program.” Carol adds, “It offers a musician an opportunity to perform in an intimate setting.” Cameron says the concert will feature folk songs by Roger Quilter and Vaughan Williams, German Lieder (songs) by Schubert, sacred works by Bernstein and a variety of opera arias and Broadway classics. It is free, open to the public, and a reception by the church follows.

Donations will be accepted to help Cameron participate in the seven­week summer Middlebury College German for Singers Program. What a great way to kick off a year­long celebration that recognizes the signing of Colchester’s Charter on June 7, 1763.

If you would like to volunteer your help with this exciting year­long event, stop by the Colchester Historical Society Parsonage House on Main Street (next to the Town Meeting House), at 7 p.m., tonight, Jan. 24. The 250th Steering Committee will be meeting to discuss upcoming events, and much more. Help is always needed so plan to attend or send me a note of your interest — ingevt@comcast.net.

Winter Carnival is just a week away! I love Winter Carnival. It’s truly a local event, so be prepared to run into folks you know.

The talent show on Friday night is a huge hit and well it should be — we really do have talent in this town.

The first year I went, I was amazed by the caliber of musical performances, but I have to admit, my favorite was a young man doing a stand­up comedy routine. He gently, but effectively, teased our Winooski and Milton neighbors and offered other local humor that was just plain funny. It seems there’s not a lot to belly laugh over these days, so maybe that’s why I liked him so much.

Sadly, I can’t remember his name, but, who knows, maybe he’ll be back. There may also be a surprise visitor from the 250th Anniversary popping in to remind us of our history and how lucky we are to live here. All that and it’s only Friday night.

You’ll want to come back on Saturday and catch the Rotary auction from 10­2 p.m. What I like about the auction — besides what I end up bidding on — is the fun they have auctioning over $20,000 worth of items. Was it last year when the team of Sen. Dick Mazza and Lt. Gov. Phil Scott bantered back and forth about whose homemade chili was the best and why you should bid on

TOP RIGHT: Colchester Middle School students present submissions for the Lions International Peace Poster contest. Each year, Lions clubs around the world sponsor the contest in local schools and youth groups to encourage young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. For 25 years, more than 4 million children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest.

This year CMS participated in the event for the first time and had 70 participants.

The theme for this year was “Imagine Peace.”

Each poster was judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. Posters advanced through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. The Lions Club held an award ceremony at the Hampton Inn in Colchester to recognize Colchester’s showing. The Colchester Lions Club chose the following students as winners.

First place: Djoule Warren; second place: Anya Olmstead­ Posey; honorable mention: Brooke Marcotte, Cydney Viens, Kaylyn Morse, Nicole Corriveau and Tabitha Myers.

Djoule Warren was named as second place winner for District 45 and for the State of Vermont. Her poster is pictured at left.

COLCHESTER’S CHRONICLER Inge Schaefer

theirs? I know the Chili Contest is back as is Lt. Gov. Scott, and Sen. Mazza always attends, unlike some other local politicians. So who knows, maybe the dynamic duo will again exchange a few barbs, and before you know it you’ll be laughing so hard, your sides will hurt. As you can tell, I’m hooked on laughing more, and Winter Carnival is the place to start.

To get a little serious though, money raised by the Rotary will go to Operation Helping Hands, youth sports and graduation scholarships.

You might be interested in knowing that some of the items to be auctioned include signed (by actors) TV scripts, skis, hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, Lake Champlain cruises and much, much more (there’s even still time to donate an item!). Some of the Rotarians helping this year include Suzanne Brown, Earl Wortheim, Cathy Laclair, Michael Swaidner and Ron Lewis.

Getting back to that Chili Challenge, if you want to enter call Colchester Recreation, 265­5640 to register ($15). Money raised goes to the Blue Star Mothers of Vermont who support returning veterans and their families and do other advocacy for our troops.

Bring your crock pot with a ladle by 10 a.m. to the high school. After judging the chili will be sold for lunch — yum! When your tummy is full with chili or some of the other tasty items offered for sale in the cafeteria, you can walk around and enjoy all the indoor activities and live entertainment in the auditorium. Well, that sums up why I love Winter Carnival — food, friends, fun — it doesn’t get much better than that!

Did you know that our local Lions Club, along with others throughout the world, sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contests in local middle schools and youth groups?

This year Colchester Middle School students particpated in the event for the first time, and lo and behold, 70 kids entered (see photo, this page). Each poster was judged on originality, artistic merit, and expression of theme. The Lions held an award ceremony for the local winners in January at the Hampton Inn. Thanks to Sandy Hawkes, CMS art teacher for the info and photo.

Sandy (a CHS graduate herself) is also working with Fran Allyn, Colchester’s volunteer art coordinator on an art contest for the 250th Anniversary. According to Sandy, “We want to get the word out to ALL to include private school and home­ schooled children.” It’s open to all PreK­12 grade kids and will use as a template the Colchester Lighthouse (the logo for the 250th Anniversary celebration). The deadline is April 12, and entries should be sent to A. Cummings, c/o CHS Art Dept., Laker Lane, Colchester 05446.

So much going on. What a great place to live! Have a good week and God bless!

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PERSPECTIVE

A better way to address poverty?

By EMERSON LYNN When Gov. Peter Shumlin proposed diverting $17 million from the Earned Income Tax Credit program to child care providers, he did so recognizing that he would be taking from one pot dedicated to low­income Vermonters and putting it in another pot for the same cohort. He did so believing his goal — early childhood education – would be helped more by subsidizing child care than continuing the tax credit.

The proposal has drawn the ire of progressives and many within the Democratic party. They like the idea of more resources devoted to early childhood education, but oppose the idea of it being drawn from an existing program designed to help low income Vermonters. They would prefer another pot of money be found to accomplish the same goal.

Wouldn’t we all.

What both share is the understanding that poverty is the issue, the question is how to address it and whether diverting the funds from one program to another really addresses the problem.

Legislators should consider this when debating the issue: !"# $%&'(") *# +,-./# *0(&%*1# 23(4)# 56# 7%&0%")# (8# )9(*%# students identified as low income also score below state 7&(8:0:%"0;#<%=%<*>#56#7%&0%")> This is not new. There has been a direct correlation between poverty and underachieving students for as long as test results have been gathered.

In Vermont, day care centers are part of a “Step Ahead Recognition System (STAR)” which is graded from a one­ star provider to a five­star provider. There are many other children who either don’t attend day care centers, or are taken

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care of by friends or family.

The challenge is to identify those children who would most benefit from a better educational environment, and then to figure out how to put that together.

That needs has to be squared with the governor’s stronger focus, which is the move toward universal preK education.

That begs the second question in this debate: Is the focus on increased child care subsidies creating an unnecessary and perhaps injurious division of purpose? If poverty is a direct link to poor educational results, then doesn’t it make more sense to help low­income students by placing them in school, with highly qualified teachers, and subsidizing that expense?

Here’s an example: At St. Albans City Elementary school, roughly 20 percent of the students are classified as transient, meaning their families move from school system to school system because the parents, most often, are shifting from one rental situation to another. That’s not only disruptive for the students involved, but for any class that has to adjust to new students coming in and out during the school year.

These are the children at risk. If the school were home to these students at a preK level, the chances would improve considerably that the transient rate would decline and their academic performances would improve. #!"#()9%&#?(&@*1#:) *#("%#)9:"A#)(#(88%&#:"0&%2*%@#*43*:@:%*1# :) *# B4:)%# 2"()9%&# )(# 72:&# )92)# :"0&%2*%# ?:)9# 2# *09((<C32*%@# environment.

This acknowledgement is fundamental. If we accept the fact that a student’s success is most often defined by the student’s educational proficiencies, then we must also accept the fact that, as a state, our task is to get more low­income Vermont children into school at an earlier age.

Vermont is also in a unique position to accomplish this.

Our student population has declined by 15 percent over the past decade, which means, obviously, that the space exists.

No additional overhead is needed. A 15 percent decline also means the manpower exists, at one level or another. Cafeterias are available to make sure the children are fed. #.A2:"1#<%) *#&%)4&"#)(#)9%#56#7%&0%")#8:A4&%>#!8#56#7%&0%")# (8# <(?C:"0('%# *)4@%")*# 2&%# 82:<:"A# )(# '%%)# (4&# *09((<* # academic standards, then it also follows that they are not part of the cohort that gathers its high school diploma on the way to college the following fall.

They are part of the 50­60 percent in Vermont not going on to college or prepared to go to college.

It’s 50 percent we can’t afford to lose. If we can lower this percentage from 50 percent to 40 percent, that’s an enormous benefit not only in terms of the lives affected, but in how the pressure on our social services system would be reduced and our workforce strengthened.

Perhaps a pilot program could be established to show how this might work. Pick an area where the poverty level is well defined and a school has the space and manpower. Help both the school and the preK level children make suitable arrangements at an affordable cost.

At the very least, legislators should recognize the issue for what it is and work to prevent any scenario that diverts attention from where it is needed most, which is figuring out the best educational environment for the children most at risk. We question whether the current course fits that need.

Emerson Lynn is co­publisher of The Colchester Sun and publisher of the St. Albans Messenger.

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Burnham Memorial Library BOOK REVIEWS “The Grannyman,”

by Judith Byron Juvenile Picture Book, 1999 Reviewed by Gizelle Guyette, Youth Services Simon the Siamese cat is nearing the end of a long, full life. As aches, ailments and the indignities of old age curtail his independence, he spends the long nights gazing into the moonlight and remembering the good days, the sweet moments with his human family, as, weary and melancholy, he waits for death.

Instead, with a soft little plunk on the old cat’s chest, a new day is born. Simon must rally himself one more time to teach a kitten all the things it must know in order to be a proper feline, and with this sense of duty comes a rejuvenated will to live, and even a new name. Although she is better known as the author of the Skippyjon Jones series, Schachner’s earlier work, with simple, warmhearted prose and soft crayon­and­ watercolor illustrations, has depth as well as humor.

This story will be appreciated by anyone who has loved an aging pet, felt depressed about growing old themselves, or discovered that it is never too late to find and embrace new purpose.

“House of Leaves,”

by Mark Z. Danielewski Adult Fiction, 2000 Reviewed by Rachel Donaldson Muse, Archivist, MLS Don’t be misled by the gimmicks employed by “House of Leaves” – the complicated footnotes with their own footnotes, text that’s upside down or sideways, paragraphs that form shapes on the page – this modern horror tale has substance as well as flash. At least three stories in one, “House of Leaves” is narrated by a wayward tattoo parlor employee, Johnny Truant; Johnny lucks into an apartment after the death of the previous tenant, a mysterious man named Zampanó. Zampanó has left behind a fascinating scholarly work concerning a lost documentary film, The Navidson Record. The film, if it ever existed at all, supposedly told of a family who find themselves in a bizarre house with shifting walls and mysterious corridors that appear overnight.

Johnny grows increasingly obsessed with Zampanó’s research and the Navidsons’ strange house, losing his grip on reality as he digs deeper into the mysteries.

Marissa Strayer­ development director of Orchestra. Prior to joining Benton has been appointed the Vermont Symphony the orchestra staff she served as director of recruitment and program support for Mobius, The Mentoring Movement and as assistant inn director at Shelburne Farms.

Strayer­Benton holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Champlain College and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Marlboro College. She also participated in the Mercy Connections Women’s Small Business Program, “Start Up.” Strayer­Benton received the Rising Star Award from Vermont Business Magazine in October 2012. She grew up in Enosburg Falls and currently lives in Colchester.

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CPD Corporal David Dewey is a canine instructor for the Vermont Criminal Training Council and he held a regional training for canine handlers on Monday Jan. 14 at the high school. Corporal Dewey and K‐9 Tazor joined teams from UVM, Shelburne and Hardwick in the sweep. While this event provided training for the dogs and handlers, !"#$%&'(&)*+"#,$&*,-.&'/01(")'*1-2* '$%""#*123,-,'()1/"-*4&)&*"-*%1-2*("* 2&1#*4,(%*1-5*6-2'*(%&*2"0'*315*%1.&* made. No drugs were located during this event.

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H-*(%&*G1)8'>*4")8*$"-/-9&'*"-*(%&* repairs to the slope at Bayside Park.

That work is a FEMA project that should be completed by the middle of February.

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Alliance Française hires director The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region (AFLCR) announced on Jan. 14 the hiring of Linda Pervier, its veteran volunteer administrator, as a full­time president under a one­year contract.

“We are very active on several fronts,” said AFLCR Board of Directors Chair, Sylvie Butel, “and it is just no longer possible to serve and engage the community and to sustain the organization structurally, all on one’s lunch hour. Linda has been an avid and effective volunteer, even earning a place in the prestigious Ordre des Palmes académiques for her work.”

Ernie Pomerleau, Vermont’s Honorary French

Pervier, who is on a leave of absence from the Shelburne Museum development department while under contract, very much looks forward to setting up shop at the AFLCR’s classroom/ library suite at 123 Ethan Allen Avenue in Colchester.

Consul for Vermont and member of the AFLCR Board of Directors, adds that “(Ms. Pervier’s) advocacy and promotion of French culture and language in our region spans many years and is extraordinary, and we are really pleased to have her aboard as our first hired administrator.”

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WISHING YOU WELL The control arms that create the attachment between the frame and the !"##$%&'()&*+),#(-$#($#,-"%.#,/(0-"(-&1( triangular in shape; hence, they are often referred to as “wishbones.” The broad end of the control arm attaches at the frame and pivots on bushings, and the narrow end attaches to the steering knuckle and pivots on a bushing. When an upper control arm (at each wheel) works in tandem with a lower control arm, the suspension is referred to as a “double wishbone.” Not only do control arms function under great stress (particularly at the bushings), they are exposed to the elements. Steering looseness and wobbling at high speeds should prompt a control-arm inspection for bushing failure.

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Spoken Word competition Part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. convocation week series. Free and open to the public.

A musical program in an intimate setting. Featuring Cameron Brownell, CHS graduate and baritone, accompanied

by Carol Reichard on piano. Including songs by Roger Quilter and Vaughan Williams, German Lieder (songs)

by Schubert, sacred works by Bernstein and a variety of opera arias and Broadway classics. Free and open to the public. A reception by the church to follow the performance.

Donations will be accepted to help Cameron participate in the seven-week summer Middlebury College German for Singers Program.

United Church of Colchester, Main Street, Colchester Village, 3 p.m.

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Film. “Red Tails” is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. Part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. convocation week series. Free and open to the public. Cheray Science Hall room 111, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m.

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Presentation. “Changes in Federal Tax Law.” Presenter: Grant Peterson, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant & Robert Fett, Taxpayer Advocate Service. Free, seating is limited. New England Federal Credit Union, 141 Harvest Lane, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m.

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Adult auditions. The Lyric Theatre Company’s production of “Oliver, The Musical.” With stage ages from 8-80, and characters of many types, this show has something for everyone. The Schoolhouse, 8 Catkin Drive, South Burlington, 5:45 p.m. Visit: www.lyrictheatrevt.org.

Contact: 802-658-1484.

Music with Raphael. Preschoolers up to age 5 dance to traditional and original folk music. Free; limited to one session per week per family. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 878-4918.

NOTE: Keep an eye out in next week’s A&E page for a spotlight on Raphael Groten!

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Friday

Pasta night. Live Entertainment with In-Kahoots. No cover. $7 adults, $3 children under 12. Open to the public. VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 5:30-10 p.m. Contact: 233-2673 GET ALL THE BENEFITS ­ $259,900

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Spoken Word competition. Part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. convocation week series. Free and open to the public. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m.

Potluck and movie. “The Juggler of Notre Dame” for adults and “We Bought a Zoo” for children. Arts, crafts and food. Tierney Hall, Holy Cross Church, Colchester, 6 p.m. Contact Peggy: 863-8163 or Holy Cross: 863-3002.

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tional Skating Month celebration. Free skating and lessons.

All ages and levels welcome. Please bring your own skates; no rentals at the arena. UVM Gutterson Field House, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Contact: 802309-0419 or CVSC_US@yahoo.com.

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Sunday

Family dance and dinner. Music by The Irregulars. Calling by Nancy Turner.

Bring clean, soft-soled shoes, no partner necessary. Cost: $10 dance, $10 dinner for adults; $5 dance, $5 dinner for children. Capital City Grange Hall, Montpelier/Berlin, 3-8 p.m. Contact: 802-477-3951.

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McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m.

Reception. “Bounty.” Sculpture installation

by Vermont artist Gregg Blasdel. The 2013 Barbara Smail Award recipient will be announced. Exhibit runs through Apr. 6. Art Lab, Fourth Floor, The BCA Center, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Contact: 802-865-7166.

Reception. “In the Eye of the Beholder.”

Pastel works by Anne Unangst, Cindy !"#$%&'() *+,) -*".#*) /#00) 1*23,) 4+) &'3) same series of landscapes. Explores artistic interpretation and point of view.

Exhibit runs through March 31. A photo ID is required for admittance. Governor’s Gallery, 5th Floor, Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 3-5 p.m.

French Canadian concert and dance. Live music: “The Hip Replacements.” Suggested donation: $5. Richmond Free Library, Bridge Street, Richmond, 7 p.m.

Contact Fran: dtft5171@gmavt.net or Tim: whiteford@gmavt.net.

Community dinner. Live music, homemade lasagna, salad and desserts. Free and open to the public. United Church of Hinesburg, 10570 Route 116, Hinesburg, 5:30-7 p.m.

Talk. “Large Blackouts in the Power Grid: Why They Happen and What to Do About It.” UVM assistant professor of engineering, Paul Hines, shares his knowledge. Free and open to the public. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3:15 p.m.

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Saturday

Essex Bands annual spaghetti dinner and dance. Make your reservations now!

Cost: $10. Features live music and tasty food. Essex High School, 5:15 p.m. Contact: 802-878-6035.

Pan-Celtic music. Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and Appalachian tunes performed by area artists and visually enhanced by the Heather Morris Scottish Dancers. A lively, varied and entertaining evening for all ages. Cider, tea, shortbread and scones are offered by donation following the concert. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Route 15, Jericho, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 802-878-3840 or ggildeme@gmail.com Free ice skating celebration. Join the Champlain Valley Skating Club for their Na-

Winter festival. 56.3)4+)%"378)9'#0,"3+:2)*.tivities, winter games, theater, song and 2&4";&300#+<7) =024>) ?*"*,3() 14+%"3) *+,) food vendors. Snowshoes provided, bring cross country skis and sleds. Suggested donation: $1-5. North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, 2-5 p.m. Contact: 802-2230577 Race. “The 1/9 Miler” is a short run to ben3%&) @'3) A3"B4+&) 9'#0,"3+:2) @"C2&) D4C+dation. Registration: $25 per runner.

Join a team or run solo. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 1 p.m. Register online: www.vtchildrenstrust.org.

Pasta dinner. Hosted by The Vermont Italian Club. Cost: $20 adults, $12 children.

Elks Club, 925 North Avenue, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Contact: 802-922-5005.

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Cancer prayer and support network. All denominations are welcome. Find support during or after involvement with cancer. Essex Center United Methodist Church, Route 15, Essex, 6:30-8 p.m.

Contact: 878-7166 or jo-bill@comcast. net.

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Essex High School college planning meeting. Juniors and parents are invited to attend. Essex High School, 6:30 p.m.

MMUsic choral hour. Choral ensembles from -&7) -*+2%30,) E+#4+) /#<') F.'440) ?"32ent a cornucopia of choral gems. Free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided.

Free parking. Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 12 p.m. Contact: 864-0471.

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Artist talk. “Magic Mountain.” Paintings and works on paper by Karla Wozniak. Ex-

CIRC ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE MEETING All are welcome and encouraged to attend. All meetings are fully accessible.

Detailed information is available at http://www.circtaskforce.org/. The public is encour*<3,)&4)2C1B#&).4BB3+&2)G#*)&'3)H312#&37)6+$4"B*&#4+)4+)2#<+#+<)C?)$4")+4&#%.*&#4+)4$) CIRC Alternatives-related meetings can also be accessed through the website or by contacting Diane Meyerhoff of Third Sector Associates: 802-865-1794.

For additional information contact CCRPC Assistant/MPO Director, Michele Boomhower: 802-846-4490 x15 or mboomhower@ccrpcvt. org. Williston Town Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR hibit runs through Feb. 1. Williams 301, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5:30 p.m.

Book discussion. “How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm And Other Adventures in Parenting” by Mei-Ling Hopgood with selections from “Bringing Up Bébé” by Pamela Druckerman and “The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua.

Professor Laurel Bongiorno, a leads this discussion on global parenting styles.

Free copies of books may be obtained at the library’s Circulation Desk. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Contact: 865-7211 Reading and discussion. “Lincoln: Bicentennial of his Birth” led by John Turner. Session 2: The Portable Lincoln, by Andrew Delbanco. Please contact library to register. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 878-4918 Essex Rotary meeting. Committee meetings.

Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill. The Essex, Essex Junction, 12:10 p.m.

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CIRC Alternatives Task Force meeting. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

All meetings are fully accessible. Williston Town Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Detailed information is available at http://www. circtaskforce.org/. For additional information contact CCRPC Assistant/MPO Director, Michele Boomhower: 802-8464490 x15 or mboomhower@ccrpcvt. org.

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Contact: 878-0700 First Friday art walk. Over 40 galleries and art venues stay open late to welcome walkers and share our the art scene.

Check out www.artmapburlington.com to see a list of participating venues. Citywide, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Contact: 802264-4839 or info@artmapburlington. com.

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.)/0+12)&3(44-&The annual winter gala hosted by The Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Champlain Valley Friends of the 789.$:%%$560;((#-$7(6<0"&=-$>+%%$?("()&$ VSO educational and musical programs throughout the state. Features a silent auction, complimentary ballroom lesson tickets, cocktail reception, live swing <@-+;$ !"#$ #+""(6.$ A+;B(&-1$ 23CDEFGD.$ Tables for 10 are available. Grand Maple Ballroom of the Dudley Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m.

Contact: 800-VSO-9293 x25 or at marissa@vso.org !#526+& 7(2('"(2& $8005#-& Menu: Pea soup, meat pie, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages. Free will donation to ben()&$&'($;'!6+&+(-$0H$I0-!6J$/0@";+%$0H$&'($ Knights of Columbus 4684. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church Hall, Richmond, 5 p.m. Contact: 876-7713(evenings) or 434-2521(daytime)

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IT’S TIME TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR CAT’S DENTAL HYGIENE. 70% of cats under the age of 3 will develop dental disease.

Bring your cat in for dental care during the month of February “National Pet Dental Month” and receive a FREE feline dental kit.

EVENTS AT BURNHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY Monday, January 28 :2%5#;525#(%"12(4&'5$$5#%&3119&'"$68$$"12-&For anyone grade 6 to adult who loves a good “read–and–rant.” Eat something sweet and talk about a book. Stop by to sign up. 6:30 p.m.

* Free dental kit available while supplies last.

Adult writing group. Join a writing group for aspiring authors of all styles. The group is led by Carrie Shamel. 6:30 p.m.

Affectionately Cats Feline Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Suites

Tuesday, January 29 <'84%&3119&'"$68$$"12&;#180-&Discussion will be led by a staff member. This month: “Killing Lincoln” by Bill O’Reilly. 1 p.m.

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ONGOING =8#2+(/& 92"%%5#$-& Knitters of all skill levels meet most Wednesdays. Beginners welcome. Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main Street, Colchester, 6-8 p.m.

Contact: 879-7576 or jmuse@colchestervt.gov.

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>#5$6+114&/8$"6&?"%+&@(0+(54-&Wednesdays. Raphael plays guitar while emphasizing good fun, taking turns, and dancing. Best for ages 3-5. Colchester Meeting House (next door to the Burnham Memorial Library), 898 Main Street, Colchester, 12:30-1 p.m. Contact: 878-0313 or jmuse@colchestervt.gov.

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A#10B"2& ;52%45& +(%+(& )1;(-& Tuesdays. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. Beginners and intermediates welcome.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Call 878-0313 to sign up.

Drop-in storytime. Saturdays.

A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required.

Contact: 878-0313. 10 a.m.

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One-on-one tutoring. Mondays (4:30-6 p.m.), Wednesdays (4:306 p.m.), Thursdays (3-6 p.m.), and Saturdays (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), starting Jan. 23. Students from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Colchester campus) tutor students in reading, math, and science at the library. The program is focused on grades 1-6, but tutoring is available in other grades for certain subjects. There is no fee for this service. Call 878-0313 to sign-up.

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Pet of the Week Rory

Burnham Library hours

4 year old Spayed Female

Monday, Wednesday: 10 a.m.­8 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.­6 p.m.

Friday: 12­5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.­3 p.m.

Contact: 879­7576 or jmuse@colchestervt.gov.

Street, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Contact: 878-0700

Ongoing Bingo. Sponsored by the Whitcomb Woods Residents Association.

Whitcomb Woods, 128 West Street, Essex Junction.

Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: 879-1829.

7544&0+125$&,1#&$14'"5#$-&Local residents can support these collection drives by donating their old cell phones at A. W. Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Essex Junction. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261.

7+(#"%)&6(/0(";2-&C552&,1#&D5(2$ is collecting gently worn jeans in any, size, brand or style to donate a local charity. Collection through Feb. 10. Collection spots: First Congregational Church, Essex Junction; Aeropostale in the University Mall, South Burlington. Visit: www.teensforjeans.com.

71/08%5#& 64($$5$& ,1#& ('84%$-& Held weekly for 4-5 weeks. Includes Fundamentals, Windows 7, Greeting cards and various workshops and seminars. Call for course descriptions and to sign up. Pines Senior Living Community, Aspen Drive, off Dorset Street, South Burlington. Contact: 802-864-1502.

E2;4"$+&($&(&$5612'&4(2;8(;5&64($$5$-&Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays.

Pickering Room, Second Floor: Intermediate/Advanced. Administrative Conference Room: Beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Contact Elena Carter, FFL Outreach Department: 865-7211.

Essex Art League. M((&-$ &'($ )6-&$ A'@6-#!J$ of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church on Main Street, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m.

Visit: www.essexartleague.com Essex Junction Block Party Committee.

Want to help plan the block party on July 20? Use your talents to put together a family-friendly community event in the heart of a historic downtown. Meetings are the 4th Monday of every month. Es-(*$N@";&+0"$M@"+;+5!%$0H);(-L$G$O+";0%"$ Street, Essex Junction, 4 p.m. Contact Patty: 878-6944 or patty@essexjunc-

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

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

Genealogy. O(&$&'($(*5(6&-$)"#$&'!&$<+--+",$ ancestor. Resources available for New England and New York. Vermont Genealogy Library, Hegeman Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, Tues: 3-9:30 p.m. and Sat: 10 a.m.-4p.m. Contact: 802238-5934 or http://www.vt-fcgs.org. :2,(2%&(2'&%1''45#&0#1;#(/$-&Join us for a rhythmic morning of play, song, puppetry and community for families with toddlers.

Come once a week: every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Infant classes offered Fridays. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 9-11 a.m. Contact: 985-2827 Italian conversation group. Open to all interested in learning/hearing the Italian language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m.

Lupus support group. Third Saturday of the month. Brownell Library, Kolvoord Community Room, Essex Junction, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Contact: vtlupusgroup@yahoo.com.

F182%& F(2$*54'& $6(45& /1'545#$-& Informal gathering of model enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome. Third Thursday of each month. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:308:30 p.m. Contact: 878-0765.

Open gym. Ages 4 and under. Free. Every Saturday through March 2. Balls, basketball, balance beam, trampoline, riding toys, and fun activities toddlers. Essex Junction Parks and Recreation, Maple Street, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m.

Contact: 878-6715 or LMBruneau@ aol.com. >#5$6+114& 04();#180-& Tuesdays

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communal cat room to a single-occupancy cage. “Was it something I said?” she asks. Well, the catty remarks she’s made to other kitties here didn’t help. Fortunately, Rory has no beef with people. But she does have spirit—like a liberated princess. Give her a kingdom to rule, #0"=&$<!B($'(6$),'&$ for attention, tell her she’s beautiful, brush her long locks only until she says stop—and she’ll be the sweetest, purringest kitty you’ve ever had.

Really, it’s not that much to ask.

Especially if you’ve got a sense of humor.

Humane Society of Chittenden County 802-862-0135

Colchester

Religious Directory Daybreak Community Church 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 or brentdaybreak@gmail.com www.daybreakvermont.org Sunday Service at 10:30am Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney

Islamic Society of Vermont 182 Hegeman Avenue. 655­6711 Islamic Society of Vermont. Join Imam Islam Hassan (imam@ isvt.org) for the five daily prayers. Timings at ISVT homepage www.isvt.org The call for Friday Jumah prayers is exactly at 1:00PM followed by Khutbah and prayer. Additional Friday night lectures between Magrib and Isha prayers. Weekend Islamic classes on Sundays 9:45AM-1:30PM for all children 4 years and older during the school year. Interested non-members always welcome. (802) 655-6711 or salam@isvt.org or Facebook.

Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC

1672 West Lakeshore Dr. 658­9155. Rev. Mary Nelson Abbott, Pastor. Worship Service: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Church School: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.; Fellowship time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m..

Childcare provided. All are welcome!

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1063 Prim Road, 658­0533.

Rev. Lisette Baxter, Rector Sundays: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Sunday School: Nursery & all grades Wednesdays: 11:30 Bible class; 12:30 Holy Eucharist For evening services & Adult Education, check answering machine.

All are always welcome.

United Church Of Colchester ­ ABC Rte 2A­Village Green, 879­5442.

Pastor Josh Steely.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Youth Sunday School during 10:30 worship; pre-school through 11 years.

Nursery care available during worship Christ Centered - Family Oriented.

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THEME: SUPER BOWL ACROSS 1. Idealized image 6. Snake in the grass 9. Attired 13. Bourne actor 14. U.N. labor agency 15. Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a.k.a. El _____ 16. Like NCAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight 17. Microprocessor chip, for short 18. Number of planets 19. *Expensive Bowl purchase 21. *Tied with Steelers for most appearances 23. Big fuss 24. Hoodlum 25. Car wash option 28. Camera setting 30. *Found on many players 35. Corner pieces 37. Snoopy 39. As opposed to best 40. Etna output 41. Where one is treated for drug or alcohol dependence 43. Flood survivor 44. Time on the job 46. FoolhardyÂ

challenge 47. Tyrantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power 48. Listed on driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license 50. Chapter 11 issue 52. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ for the courseâ&#x20AC;?

53. Royal Indian 55. E in B.C.E. 57. *Cause of Superdome leak 61. One who inspires fear 65. Set of values 66. *Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ___ talk 68. Factual evidence 69. No person 70. Draft choice 71. Lacks 72. Very pleased with oneself 73. *Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won more than its counterpart 74. Affirmatives DOWN 1. Brainchild 2. French Sudan, today 3. Gulf V.I.P. 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;_____ go!â&#x20AC;?

5. Iroquois tribe 6. *Recordâ&#x20AC;?holder for touchdowns and points scored 7. Mont Blanc, e.g.

8. _____ football 9. Stewie Griffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bed 10. Construction set for kids 11. Common fluÂ

feeling 12. Some letter toppers 15. Cheap showy jewelry 20. Pitcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domain 22. *Wide receiver, aka wide___ 24. Taqueria offering 25. Like one from Prince Charlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; domain 26. Winged 27. *47 29. Threeâ&#x20AC;?____ sloth 31. *____ Dorsett,Â

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0507 Alarm on Bay Rd 0841 Assist Fire Dept on Bay Rd 0844 Assist Public on Ethan Allen Ave 0854 Alarm on Heineberg Dr 0942 Assist EMS on Logan Dr 1054 Accident on College Pkwy 1212 Violation of Cond. of Release on College Pkwy 1238 Suspicious Event at Village Commons 1742 Assist Fire Dept on Woodbine by the Lake 1948 Vandalism on S Park Dr 2027 Assist EMS on Roosevelt Hwy 2149 Suspicious Event on Abigail Dr 2156 Prop. Damage on Coon Hill Rd 2230 MV Complaint on College Pkwy 2248 Assist EMS on Grey Birch Dr 2251 Drugs on Severance Rd 2324 Theft on Porters Point Rd

0254 Fire Alarm on Broadacres Dr 0349 Assist Agency on Lexington Rd 0537 Assist Agency on Bay Rd 0826 Assist EMS on Shetland Ln 0837 Welfare Check on Meadow Dr 1001 Assist Fire Dept on Ethan Allen Ave 1149 Mental Health Issue on East Rd 1244 VIN Verification on Roosevelt Hwy 1341 Suspicious Event on Prim Rd 1400 Suspicious Event on Foley Rd 1422 911 Hangup on Landing Ave 1529 MV Larceny on Ethan Allen Ave 1624 VIN Verification on Bay Rd 1705 Traffic Hazard on E Lakeshore Dr 1713 Assist Fire Dept on Ethan Allen Ave 1731 Assist Agency on Tamorac Pl 1737 Assist Fire Dept on Ethan Allen Ave 2050 Assist EMS on Prim Rd 2320 Phone Problem on Fifth St

Saturday, Jan. 19 0011 Assist Agency on Ethan Allen Ave 0326 MV Complaint on Roosevelt Hwy 0844 Assist Public on S Park Dr 1231 Alarm on Liberty Ln 1404 Assist Agency on S Park Dr 1621 VIN Verification on Blakely Rd 2059 Larceny on Campus Rd 2129 MV Complaint on S Park Dr 2146 Medical on Andrea Ln 2214 Suspicious Event on S Park Dr

Sunday, Jan. 20

Thursday, Jan. 17 0111 Trespass on Campus Rd 0404 Suspicious Event on Lilac St 0846 Assist EMS on Pierre Ct 0902 Alarm on Crossfield Dr 0925 Suspicious Event on Orchard Dr 1016 MV Complaint on W Lakeshore Dr 1115 Larceny on Leclair Dr

0118 Alcohol Offense on S Park Dr 0124 Disturbance on Julie Dr 0232 MV Complaint on Barnes Ave 0352 Alarm on Heineberg Dr 0409 Welfare Check on S Park Dr 0520 Alarm on Hegeman Ave 0608 Assist Agency on Main St 1034 Violation of Cond. of Release on Second St 1107 Alarm on Church Rd 1214 Suspicious Event on Malletts Bay Ave

1400 MV Complaint on Bay Rd

Tuesday, Jan. 22 0031 Assist Public on Bay Rd 0230 Welfare Check on Hegeman Ave 0230 Suspicious Event on Roosevelt Hwy 0825 Prop. Damage on Roosevelt Hwy

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Current Exhibits September â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bounty.â&#x20AC;? Sculpture installation by Vermont artist Gregg Blasdel. Runs through Apr. 6. Art Lab, Fourth Floor, The BCA Center, Burlington. Contact: 802-865-7166.

Susanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pick: Photo by Bill Boccio

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Eye of the Beholder.â&#x20AC;? Pastel works

by Anne Unangst, Cindy Griffith, and Marcia Hill based on the same series of landscapes. Explores artistic interpretation and point of view. Runs through March 31. A photo ID is required for admittance.

Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery, 5th Floor, Pavilion Building, Montpelier.

Spotlight on Bill Boccio

BY SUSAN BONDARYK The Colchester Sun

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic Mountain.â&#x20AC;? Paintings and works on paper by Karla Wozniak. Runs through Feb. 1. The Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont, Burlington.

n Dec. of 2010, the Village of Essex Junctionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest serving employee retired. Bill Boccio worked for over 30 years at the Essex Junction Wastewater Treatment Plant. Now, just two years later, the Essex Junction resident is becoming well known around town once more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this time for his photography.

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Colchester Middle School art. A variety of projects from grades 6-8 which demonstrate some unique lessons in color, line and perspective. Students included: Nicole Corriveau, Kelsi Wallace, Hannah Miller, Mariah Lavallee, John Shail, Grace McConnell, Svea Phelps and Abby Handy.

Runs through mid-Feb. Colchester Town Office, Colchester.

A self-proclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;eager explorer and notorious wanderer,â&#x20AC;? Boccio will rise before dawn to capture that perfect shot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; often making some friends along the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The birds and animals I shoot get used to my presence as I walk in their territory,â&#x20AC;? explained Boccio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m speaking to them all the time. They know my voice. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost like they love to pose for me.â&#x20AC;?

All of Boccioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photos tell a unique story.

His wildlife shots capture the serenity of animals unaware, while his landscapes quietly portray all that is striking about The Green Mountain State.

After viewing Boccioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest installment of photographs hanging in the Brownell Library, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious that he has a way with nature. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder; Boccio has always preferred being outdoors since childhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could never sit still to read and love books like my classmates,â&#x20AC;? Boccio revealed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get outside alone to wind down and watch and listen to nature.â&#x20AC;?

Because of his natural ability to draw and

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feathers, Fur and Fins.â&#x20AC;? Works by Sarah Rosedahl inspired by nature, birds, wildlife and domestic animals. Runs through Jan. 31. Island Arts gallery at Merchants Bank in the South Hero Inn, 301 Route 2, South Hero. Stop by each Wednesday in Jan. 121:30 p.m. to meet the artist.

Photo by Bill Boccio

paint, Boccioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instinct for composition was present from a very young age. When he finally discovered photography in his early teens, Boccio explained, it quickly became his â&#x20AC;&#x153;new true love for expression.â&#x20AC;?

And even the harshest Vermont winter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep Boccio and his Sony A77 indoors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very vigilant of condensation problems in winter,â&#x20AC;? Boccio explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wrap and seal my camera in a plastic bag before entering indoors so I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get spots on lens and interior camera.â&#x20AC;?   Since retiring two years ago, Boccio has made photography his full-time job. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been commissioned for corporate and private projects, has been featured in solo and group exhibitions and has done print

editorial work for several magazines, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermont Bride.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get some amazing shots every day of the week. It is a dream come true for me,â&#x20AC;?

Boccio shared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always welcome any new opportunities that come my way.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rare Earth.â&#x20AC;? A look at various landscapes captured in photos. Through Feb. 3. Darkroom Gallery, 12 Main Street, Essex Junction.

Boccioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit at the Brownell Library, on 6 Lincoln Street in Essex Junction, will run through the month of January in the Kolvoord Community Room.

Upcoming Events

To view more of Boccioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and to order prints, visit http://purevermont. smugmug.com/

1/25 Reception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bounty.â&#x20AC;? Sculpture installation

by Vermont artist Gregg Blasdel. Art Lab, Fourth Floor, The BCA Center, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Contact: 802-865-7166.

1/25 Reception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Eye of the Beholder.â&#x20AC;? Pastel works by Anne Unangst, Cindy Griffith, and Marcia Hill based on the same series of landscapes. Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery, 5th Floor, Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 3-5 p.m.

1/25 French Canadian concert and dance. Live music: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hip Replacements.â&#x20AC;? Suggested donation: $5. Richmond Free Library, Bridge Street, Richmond, 7 p.m. Contact Fran: dtft5171@gmavt.net or Tim: whiteford@ gmavt.net.

1/26 Essex Bands annual spaghetti dinner and dance. Cost: $10. Features live music and tasty food. Essex High School, 5:15 p.m.

Contact: 802-878-6035.

1/26 Pan-Celtic music. Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and Appalachian tunes. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Route 15, Jericho, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 802-878-3840 or ggildeme@ gmail.com

Know an artist? Let Susan know today!

Email susan@colchestersun.com or call 878-5282.

Colchester students to perform The Colchester Middle School has reason to be proud of its many budding musicians. Several of these CMS music students were recently selected to perform in the upcoming Vermont District III Grade 7 and 8 Music Festival, which is being held at the Essex Middle School on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. The Music Festival will feature chorus, string and band performances by select students representing all of the Champlain Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle school music programs.

Horton; Abby Ladd; Jerome Trudeau; Elysia Way; and Emily White.

The following CMS band students were selected to perform: Josh Kalfus (bassoon); Haley Kieny (clarinet); Kristian Labrie (percussion); and Connor Zwonik (percussion).

The following Colchester Middle School chorus students were selected to perform in the festival: Renee Brouillette; Claire Cameron; Jimmy Collins; Natalee Garen; Ethan Goedken; Meghan Harbison; Erin

Tickets for the District III Grade 7 and 8 Music Festival are limited. Those interested in attending should visit the District III Music Festival website at http:// vtdistrict3music.org/ to check for ticket availability and/or order online.

Many students from 17 Champlain Valley area schools auditioned for the opportunity to perform. The selection process is competitive and based upon scores students receive during the audition

For more information, contact Marie Bouffard, Friends of Colchester Music Chair at friendsofcolchestermusic@gmail. com

The following CMS students were selected to perform in the string ensemble: Avery Finelli (violin); Brenna McMannon (violin); and Corinna Pilcher (violin).

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ABOVE AND RIGHT: Members of the Lakers’ dance team perform a pom routine during the Frosty Footwork Vermont State Dance Competition at Colchester High School on Saturday afternoon.

BELOW LEFT: Judges watch a performance at the Frosty Footwork Vermont State Dance.

Photos by Monica Donovan

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The Lakers joined hundreds of wrestlers from across the northeast in travelling to Essex High School to compete in the Michael J. Baker Classic, Vermont’s largest high school wrestling tournament, this weekend.

Of the 34 teams that competed in the two­day tournament named after a longtime local wrestling coach, Colchester placed 20th overall.

Juniors Jerry Barich and Chris Wicks led the Lakers by wrestling to top­five finishes in their respective weight classes.

The Marshood High School wrestling team, of Maine, won the tournament, while Mount Mansfield Union placed the highest of participating Vermont teams.

The Lakers will host the Colchester Invitational on Saturday at 9 a.m. The team will then play host to St. Johnsbury, Milton and Middlebury during its last home meet Colchester junior Jerry Barich wrestles an opponent from Ausable Valley at the Michael J. Baker Classic on Friday evening. of the season on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m.

Photo by Oliver Parini

BOYS’ BASKETBALL: 1/24 Colchester vs. Spaulding 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: 1/25 Colchester at South Burlington 7:15 p.m.

BOYS’ HOCKEY: 1/26 Colchester at Rice 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOCKEY: 1/26 Colchester at BFA 7 p.m.

WRESTLING: 1/26 Colchester at Colchester 9 a..m.

ALPINE: 1/25 Colchester at Bolton TBA

NORDIC: 1/25 Colchester at Mt. Mansfield TBA

1/28 Colchester at St. J. 7 p.m.

1/30 Colchester at Mt. Abe 7:30 p.m.

1/30 Colchester at Stowe 4:30 p.m.

1/30 Colchester at hartford 7 p.m.

1/30 Colchester at Colchester 6:30 p.m.

DANCE: 1/25 Colchester at Middlebury TBA

1/29 Colchester at BFA 5 p.m.

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Colchester junior Ricky Giroux puts up a shot over CVU’s defense during a game on Monday evening at Colchester High School.

Photo by Oliver Parini

Lakers fall in OT The Colchester High School boys’ basketball team seemed primed to record its first consecutive wins of the season on Monday night. After snapping a five­game lose streak against North Country on Jan. 11, the Lakers found themselves with a two­point advantage over the visiting Champlain Valley Redhawks (6­5) with less than a minute remaining in regulation.

But then CVU’s Austin Busch drained two free throws to tie the game and force an overtime showdown.

Colchester and CVU both posted strong defenses throughout the overtime period, not allowing a single basket until the final minute of the game when Champlain Valley scored a field goal to clinch the 42­40 victory.

Junior Ricky Giroux and senior Matt Bellows led the Lakers in scoring, tallying nine points each.

Colchester (2­8) will look to rebound at its home game on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. ­Kelly March

Men’s basketball snaps five­ game skid The men’s basketball team finished 1­1 last week in Northeast­10 Conference action, falling to Southern Connecticut State University, 60­56, on Tuesday before bettering American International College, 62­ 55, on Saturday to snap a five­game losing streak. The Purple Knights have held seven opponents to 60 points or less, while seven of their losses came by seven points or fewer.

Sophomore Corey Crawford II scored a career­ high 20 points on 7­of­13 shooting while adding eight rebounds against Southern Connecticut State. The Purple Knights held the Owls to 17.2 points fewer than their season average, which ranked third the league heading into the game. Classmate Dom Ditlefsen drained three three­ pointers and finished with 13 points and six boards. First­ year Will equaled his season high with 10 points on 7­for­ 11 shooting from the free throw line, sophomore Mike Thompson registered nine points and nine rebounds, and classmate James Cambronne controlled a career­high 12 rebounds while blocking four shots.

Thompson netted 14 points on 5­of­8 shooting, including a 2­for­2 showing from three­ point range, while adding a pair of blocks at American International.

Cambronne shot 5­for­7 to finish with 12 points, senior Derek Knutty totaled nine points on 4­for­ 5 shooting, and Crawford notched nine points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Ditlefsen tallied five assists for the Purple Knights, who shot 47.1 percent and committed only five turnovers. With 75 career blocks in 40 games, Cambronne is tied for ninth in program history.

Women’s basketball tops NCAA qualifier during two­ game week The women’s basketball team went 1­1 last week in a pair of Northeast­10 Conference matchups, beating Southern Connecticut State University, 62­60, on Tuesday before suffering a 69­68 overtime loss to American International College on Saturday. The Purple Knights have held nine opponents to 60 points or less, while seven of their losses came by seven points or fewer.

Senior Nicole Adach paced the Purple Knights with

THIS WEEK IN ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE ATHLETICS 20 points and six steals against a Southern Connecticut State team that reached the second round of last season’s NCAA Tournament. Adach hit 7­of­12 from the field while shooting at a 3­of­4 clip from both three­point range and the free throw line. Junior Alexa Long finished with 10 points and seven rebounds, and senior Megan Olsen tallied 10 points, three assists and three steals. First­year Makenzie Burud had eight points, four boards and three assists, while junior Cara Deroy contributed six points and four assists, recording the game­ winning lay­up with 10.3 seconds remaining. Senior Kayla Carnell, of Burlington, grabbed six rebounds.

Long scored 19 points by hitting 6­of­9 from the floor while collecting a career­high 17 rebounds at AIC. Adach recorded her eighth 20­point game of the season, totaling 20 points on 4­of­6 shooting and an 11­for­16 performance from the free throw stripe while also adding nine boards.

Olsen contributed nine points and six rebounds, while first­year Megan Gaudreau connected for three three­ pointers to finish with nine points. The Purple Knights scored all 13 of their points in overtime on free throws, and led 68­66 after Burud knocked down two free throws with 12 seconds to go, but the hosts hit a three with five seconds left.

Men’s hockey matches ranked foes into third period twice The men’s ice hockey team kept pace with a pair of nationally­ranked opponents during an 0­2 weekend. The Purple Knights fell to No. 2 Norwich University, 5­2, in Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) East play on Friday before slipping in a non­conference tilt to No. 9 Amherst College, 4­1, on Saturday.

Senior Rich Rodeschini netted his first marker of the season as the go­ahead goal that gave St. Michael’s a 2­1 lead 8:20 in the second period against a Norwich team ranked in last week’s U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) Division III national poll.

First­year Kevin Altidor also scored, and sophomore Dave Donzanti made 30 saves.

Sophomore William Côté scored a second­period goal to give the Purple Knights a lead against Amherst, which

was ranked in the most recent D3hockey.com national poll.

Senior Mike Dizgun stopped 37 shots.

Women’s hockey stays even with No. 9 Manhattanville into second period of setback The women’s ice hockey team was 0­2 last week in Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) East action, falling in overtime at Nichols College, 3­2, on Friday before holding a 2­2 tie with 5:42 left in the second period of a 5­2 loss at No. 9 Manhattanville College on Saturday.

Seniors Melissa Hallisey and Madelena Santore each scored at Nichols, with Santore returning from injury and playing in her first game since Nov. 16. Classmate Erin Stevens registered her third career 50­save contest, totaling 50 stops.

Hallisey and sophomore Fernanda Saavedra both found the back of the net against a Manhattanville team that was ranked nationally by U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) and D3hockey.com.

Stevens turned away 29 shots in the contest while pushing her career total to 2,146. She now stands 18th all time in career saves among goalies who played in a Division III conference.

Skiing places 10th at St. Lawrence Carnival The Alpine and Nordic skiing teams combined to finish 10th out of 16 schools at the St. Lawrence University Carnival on Friday and Saturday. Alpine senior Gabbi Hall took 19th in the giant slalom on Friday before men’s sophomore Fredrik Sandell and first­year Brad Farrell both notched top­20 finishes in the slalom on Saturday, as Farrell raced to 15th and Sandell took 17th.

Farrell placed 22nd in the giant slalom event on Friday, while junior Tim Spangler turned in a 37th­place finish.

Junior Carl­Oscar Bredengen finished third among Purple Knights, placing 43rd overall. In Saturday’s action, Bredengen was the Purple Knights’ third finisher in the slalom, placing 31st, one spot ahead of first­year Kevin Krone. Hall took 34th in the slalom, while first­year Nicole Cordingley (Litchfield, N.H./Campbell) and senior Christina Billotti grabbed the

next two spots for the team.

During Molly Peters’ debut as the Nordic head coach, senior Colin Delaney was the men’s team’s highest finisher in the 20K freestyle, as he skied to a 50th­place finish, while sophomore Isaiah St. Pierre and first­year Samuel Fogg were the team’s next two finishers. In the women’s 15K freestyle event, senior Katlyn Keane placed first among Purple Knights, and junior Silke Hynes and sophomore Chloe Boutelle grabbed the next two spots for St. Michael’s. Delaney paced the men in the Nordic 3K prologue freestyle by tying for 32nd, and St. Pierre and Fogg were the team’s next two finishers. Hynes, Boutelle and Keane finished within 13.8 seconds of one another, as they grabbed the top three spots for the St. Michael’s women in the 3K prologue freestyle.

Swimming & diving gall at St. Lawrence The men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams each lost during a dual meet at St. Lawrence University on Sunday, as the 1­6 men dropped a 110­107 decision and the 3­4 women fell, 130­ 87. The Purple Knight men combined to win five events in the meet.

Senior Andrew Marshall finished first in both the 500­ and 1,650­yard freestyle events for the men’s team.

Sophomore Nathan Paluso took first in the 100­yard breaststroke, first­year Sam Miller was the top finisher in 50 free, and the duo joined junior Jack Mulderrig and first­year Nick Johns for a victory in the 200­ yard medley relay. Paluso took second in the 100 free, Mulderrig finished as runner­ up in the 100­yard butterfly, and first­year Joe Thomas placed second in the 200 free.

Thomas joined Marshall, Miller and first­year Brandon MacPherson for a second­ place finish in the 200 free relay. Additional second­ place finishers included senior Kyle Esposito in the 500 free, sophomores Matt Pearson and Joe Vo in the 100 breast and one­meter dive, respectively, and first­ year Chad Phalon during the 200­meter individual medley.

On the women’s side, first­year Catherine Tierney was second in both the 500 and 1,650 free events, and sophomore Steph Nadow was runner­up in the 100­ yard backstroke. Nadow was joined by senior Corine McAllister, junior Julie Mullowney and first­year Luci Franklin for a second­ place finish in the 200­free relay.

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Where: Porters Point School Tuesday, Jan. 29 What: Junior College Night When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Colchester High School library

St. Francis Xavier School Board Chair, Brian Senecal, Principal Jesse Gaudette and pastor, Monsignor Richard Lavalley hold a check for $150,000 given to the school’s endowment fund by an anonymous alumnus in honor of the school’s 150th anniversary. “This is the largest, single donation to our endowment in the history of St. Francis Xavier School,” said Gaudette. “This gift is the epitome of celebrating our past by helping us prepare for our future.”

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Sixth-grader, Colchester Middle School Mariah Lavallee from the Harbor House at Colchester Middle School has been chosen as this week’s Reader of the Week.

Lavallee selected as her favorite book “Hidden,” by Helen Frost. The plot: Wren and Darra, who are both 14­years­old, are assigned to the same cabin at Camp Oakwood. They realize very soon that they know each other’s most private secret. When they were both eight, Darra’s father stole a car and concealed it in his garage. He did not realize that terrified Wren was hidden in the back of the vehicle, and Darra secretly tried to help Wren escape.

which is safe and that which is best avoided.

The interactive and age­appropriate curriculum Union Memorial School DARE includes education about students have been receiving decision­making and an important lesson about conversations about risks keeping themselves safe.

Colchester Police and consequences. It also Department’s Corporal provides students with Fontaine, Colchester School information about where they District’s DARE officer, has can go for help for a variety been meeting with students of issues, methods and to explain about identifying techniques for determining whether certain household a person’s credibility, items — such as cleaners maintaining responsibility and medications — are safe and accountability for one’s to touch. Corporal Fontaine actions and much more.

For more information is discussing packaging about DARE, call Colchester labels, different types of storage containers, and where Police Department at (802) various household items are 264­5556.

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MBS At Malletts Bay School, as a result of extensive and highly effective teacher collaboration, students have been practicing important twenty­first­century skills through hands­on learning projects.

While conducting a comprehensive study of Native Americans as part of the school’s updated social studies curriculum, MBS third graders made small, tribal­ inspired traditional crafts and then shared them with one another during a potlatch celebration featuring foods from varying tribal regions.

PPS In a fine example of integrating technology into curriculum, some Porters Point School students embarked on an exciting new endeavor — mystery Skyping!

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The revised curriculum aligns with the new Common Core State Standards and includes revisions to grading practices and assessments.

CMS teachers and administrators will explain

how the revised curriculum will raise the level of academic rigor for students, ensuring differentiated instruction for all learners and offering individualized learning extensions for students exceeding the standard.

Community members will learn about KUDs (“Know, Understand, Do”)

and about classroom routines designed to maximize student learning. CMS staff will also share various ways in which the new curriculum will help to strengthen academic performance and close achievement gaps.

For more information, call CMS at (802) 264­5800.

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More recently, the students delved even further into their research, each class preparing an informational presentation and then breaking into groups to share their knowledge with other classes. This independence and sharing with one another created a very high level of energy and engagement for the students.

These collaborative learning strategies, including those that involve speaking and listening skills, incorporate important elements of the new Common Core State Standards. For more information, call MBS at (802) 264­5900.

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CHS A group of Colchester High School students conducted extensive research on the impact of globalization in our community and around the world.

Juniors and seniors in Ms. Wood’s geography class began studying globalization abroad — particularly in developing countries — before the Thanksgiving holiday. More recently, the students identified local individuals and organizations and conducted interviews to discover the impact of globalization much closer to home. The final result was a collaboratively written

book, which included firsthand accounts and aspects of photojournalism that demonstrated the important global connections the Colchester community has and the tremendous contributions our greater community makes to the nation and to the world.

While using many important twenty­first­century skills, the students involved with the research project gained a critical understanding of the importance of a variety of research methodologies, particularly in establishing interpersonal connections and obtaining firsthand accounts.

For more information, please call CHS at (802) 264­ 5700.

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for their mystery Skying by brainstorming questions for the mystery classroom in order to try to discern its location. After obtaining the answers to the questions they posed, the students conducted online research in order to narrow down the possibilities — eventually discovering that the mystery class was in

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Bridal Guide

The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 24, 2013

Customized bridesmaid dress makes a practical gown

By EMILY FREDRIX Associated Press

Wedding: Creative Ideas for Planning a Beautiful, Affordable, and Meaningful Celebration.” I simply hadn’t I’m practical. Never bought into the wedding dreamed of having a lavish myth, she says. gown. Didn’t want to endure T h e myth is why a long hunt for bargains. s o m a n y So four little words from the saleswoman spoke to me: “Bridesmaid dress. In white.”

Yes, I’m wearing a bridesmaid dress to my own wedding.

It’s simple, elegant, relatively cheap and easy. Talk about putting the “bride” in bridesmaid.

When I showed up at my local Macy’s bridal salon on my first day of dress shopping, I explained that I wanted something elegant, good for an outdoor summer wedding, at a price that wouldn’t rival the liquor bill.

What the saleswoman suggested is a little­known trick that can save hundreds of dollars or more on a wedding dress.

Perhaps even better, you can customize your wedding dress however you like it; bridesmaid dresses are usually basic — satin or silk, without the beads, lace and other frills on many traditional gowns.

And at anywhere from $100 to $300, there’s no traditional price tag either.

Get a bridesmaid dress in white, ivory or whatever color you want. Wear it as is.

Or glam it up with accessories and have a unique — and cost­effective — look.

It’s called a wedding dress hack, I’d later find out.

Happy with my plan, I couldn’t help looking at the women sorting through the expensive gowns at the store.

Why would they want to spend thousands on a dress for one day? They could spend far less, still look amazing and save the rest for their honeymoon or a house.

Why didn’t I feel their urge to splurge? Was something wrong with me?

Not at all, says Meg Keene, author of “A Practical

w e d d i n g s k e e p getting bigger (hello Kardashians) and prices keep going up. Women see the glamour and feel they are supposed to have it, regardless of cost, says Keene, who started the blog “A Practical Wedding” when planning her own nuptials in 2008.

Dresses are among the biggest costs of a wedding, averaging nearly $1,200, according to The Wedding Report, Inc., which tracks industry spending. And don’t forget accessories, headpieces and veils. An extra $250, please.

The average U.S. wedding now costs more than $26,000.

“There’s now this industry around weddings,” Keene says. “If the word ‘wedding’ is attached, people will pay.”

It doesn’t have to be that way, especially for dresses.

There are so many other options: bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses, vintage, renting, borrowing and making.

Women like me who seek out alternatives sometimes wonder if they’ll look like a bride. But, says Keene, there’s no one way to look.

“You remember how your wedding felt, not how it looked,” says Keene, who wore a $250 vintage dress to her wedding.

A f t e r d e c i d i n g that I w o u l d customize a bridesmaid dress, I a l l o w e d myself one i n d u l g e n t e x p e r i e n c e at a designer wedding­ gown studio so I could get ideas. After trying on half a dozen pouffy, fancy gowns, I knew that ivory looks just fine on me, a sweetheart neckline works well, and an A­line cut and strapless are both flattering.

I took all that knowledge back to my original salon, to my saleswoman friend. In minutes, I found the dress.

The sample was white with a black floral print, but in the mirror I envisioned myself in ivory. With a deep purple sash, maybe some silk flowers stitched onto it. And maybe some tulle underneath to give me some pouf. It’s all up to me.

Final price? The tag said $205, but after a bridal salon­ wide sale of 15 percent off, it was $174.25, before tax.

Bam. Now I’m planning my accessories. And talking glowingly about my wedding dress rebellion.

The question I get is always the same: “What about your bridesmaids? What are they wearing?”

Bridesmaids? I’m not having any.

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Origins of bridal customs

Chances are those who have attended a wedding have witnessed some popular traditions take place. The bride wears a veil, a court of wedding attendants accompanies the bride and groom, and birdseed, rice or flower petals are tossed. But have you ever wondered why?

The wedding customs are ripe with tradition and harken back to days when superstition and myth often ruled the day.

Throwing rice: Today it has become de rigueur to blow bubbles, toss birdseed or release doves when the bride and groom leave the house of worship newly betrothed.

That’s because savvy individuals found that raw rice can pose a hazard to birds pecking in the area. However, rice throwing is an old custom that dates back to the Middle Ages, when wheat or rice where thrown to symbolize fertility for the couple.

Bouquet: Nowadays, the bride carries a beautiful bouquet of flowers. But the purpose of the bouquet held different meanings in the past. Saracen brides carried orange blossoms for fertility.

Others carried a combination of herbs and flowers to ward off evil spirits with their aroma. Bouquets of dill were often carried; again for

fertility reasons, and after the ceremony, the dill was eaten to encourage lust.

Bridesmaids: There may be arguments over dresses and how many bridesmaids to have in a wedding party now, but in ancient times it was “the more the merrier.” That’s because bridesmaids were another measure to keep the bride safe against evil spirits.

Essentially the bridesmaids were decoys for the spirits — dressing like the bride to confuse the spirits or maybe help deter them to leave the bride be.

Wedding rings: Wearing of wedding rings dates back to ancient Egypt. The round shape of a ring symbolizes eternal love. The ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it is believed this finger has a blood vessel

that goes directly to the heart.

Wedding cake: The traditional wedding cake evolved from Roman times when the cake was originally made from wheat. It was broken over the bride’s head to ensure fertility. All of the guests eat a piece for good luck. Single women used to place a piece of wedding cake under their pillows in the hopes of finding their own husbands.

Father accompanying the bride: This tradition symbolizes that the bride’s father endorses the choice in husbands and is presenting his daughter as a pure bride to that man.

Kissing the bride: In older times, a kiss symbolized a legal bond. Therefore, the bride and groom kissed to seal the deal on their betrothal.

10 trends for ‘green’ weddings Environmentally friendly ideals are now permeating all aspects of daily living. Many people want to take the concept further and ensure their nuptials — and subsequent reception — are good for the planet as well.

Although there are no firm statistics on the number of green weddings being held each year, emerging trends point to the growing interest in eco­conscious weddings. Individuals who already do their best to recycle, reuse and reduce want to employ those same values on their wedding day.

There are many ways to employ a green mindset to wedding planning and execution.

Largely the carbon footprint of a wedding can be reduced simply by scaling back and avoiding over­consumption. Here are some ideas to think about.

1. Reduce travel. Research indicates that more than two­thirds of emissions in the U.S. are produced by energy consumption and transportation. By reducing guests’ need to travel far for a wedding or offering transportation that can accommodate several people at once (like a bus), carbon emissions will be reduced.

2. Home is where the heart is. Keeping weddings close to home is helpful. Those with big backyards or a park nearby can host the event at home or in a nearby park and reduce dependence on large reception halls that use up large amounts of energy to operate. A home wedding also gives couples the opportunity to shop around for locally produced, organic foods.

3. Shop for floral alternatives. Flowers would seem “green” in themselves. However, many blooms available at florist shops are grown in hothouses with the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, something that is not very good for the environment at all. Brides opting for something more eco­conscious could consider alternative options, such as bouquets made of sustainable succulent plants

and centerpieces full of organic fruits and wildflowers.

4. Choose an open registry. Instead of fine china that may never be used, many couples are opting for open registries that enable guests to gift everything from eco­friendly housewares to charitable donations to cash for down payments on a home.

5. Opt for mixed seating arrangements: Instead of formal escort cards indicating firm seating arrangements, couples are saving paper by allowing guests to choose their own seats from mix­matched options, such as long, communal benches and comfy sofas.

6. Go with something old. Recycled gowns and gently used items are good alternatives for eco­conscious brides. Many websites will match up brides with others looking to swap items at low or no cost.

7. Skip the paper. Though etiquette experts frown on abandoning paper invitations for electronic ones, many couples are doing just that. For those who still prefer paper, print invitations on recycled paper. Reduce other wedding stationery needs by posting information on a wedding website shared with family and friends.

8. Go small scale. Instead of inviting every last cousin and distant uncle, couples are opting for more intimate affairs, including only the people they are closest to, which saves on cost and helps the environment.

9. Trim some of the wedding day fat. Some couples opt for an all­you­can­eat buffet and then a subsequent dessert bar later on in the evening. Stuffed guests may end up wasting more food than eating it. Instead of all­you­ can, go for a more traditional meal.

10. Choose a charitable party favor.

Instead of a party favor that collects dust on a shelf, couples are choosing to gift with organic products or a donation to a charitable organization in the guests’ names.

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Bridal Guide

The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 24, 2013

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A surprise on the water

By CARA CHAPMAN For The Colchester Sun June 6 was a windy day on Swan Lake in New Hampshire. Dan Bahrenburg had finally managed to get Erin Mallory away from her friends by planning a rowboat trip across the lake. Erin brought a book, thinking Dan would simply row her around.

Dan stopped in a bay sheltered from the wind as the clouds cleared and the sun came out. He pulled out a poem he had written and started reading it to Erin. The wheels in her head began to turn, and everything started to fall into place.

“I knew when he started reading the poem,” Erin said. “In my head I was thinking, ‘Is this going where I think it’s going?’”

“I was nervous,” Dan added.

“He was probably more nervous about dropping the ring,” Erin said jokingly. “It was a rocky little boat.”

Erin, daughter of Joanie and Leigh Mallory of Colchester, graduated from Colchester High School in 2002, graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2006 and earned her Master’s Degree at St. Michael’s College in 2012. Dan, son of Betsy and James Bahrenburg of South Burlington, graduated from the Vermont Academy in 1999 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Vermont in 2003.

Dan’s proposal came about two and a half years after the couple first met in January 2010.

“He remembers,” Erin explained, “because it was his dog Jack’s birthday.”

Erin became friends with Dan’s sister, Amy, when she started teaching at Orchard School in South Burlington. Amy and Erin made plans to hang out downtown one Saturday night, and Amy convinced her brother to come along. The crew went snowshoeing the next day, and Erin and Dan went out on their first date the next week.

“It was fun getting to know Dan,” Erin said. “He’s always ready to try something new.”

Dan said that, if he had to describe Erin in one word, it would be independent. “You need to make sure you find someone that’s happy with themself first,” he said. “It made our relationship so much better.”

“From the beginning, he was always so caring about family,” Erin said. Both have great relationships with each other’s families and consider their parents role models for successful Dan Bahrenburg and Erin Mallory embrace at Intervale Center in October 2012. and lasting marriages. The Mallorys have been Photo courtesy of Ilke VG Photography married for 35 years, while the Bahrenburgs will celebrate their 45th anniversary this August.

“My family loved her right away,” Dan said, decisions such as the venue, dress and caterer “take your time in some things. Also, enjoy it. already made. Erin said that Dan has been pretty Plan something that should be really fun.” “and I love Erin’s parents.”

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Tips for a great toast

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time. In addition, practicing the toast once it’s been written will make you feel more comfortable and confident in front of the crowd. If possible, practice in front of a friend or family member so you can solicit feedback. A friend or relative might be able to help you fine­tune the speech, which in turn can calm your nerves once you’re handed the microphone.

Avoid alcohol. Getting liquored up prior to your toast is a recipe for disaster.

Though it may seem like a good idea to employ alcohol to calm your nerves and lower your inhibitions, it’s not a good idea. Consuming alcohol before your toast increases the chance that you will end up

embarrassing the bride and groom as well as yourself.

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Spin a yarn. While it’s important to be brief, don’t be so brief that no one at the reception learns about your relationship to the bride or groom. Share a humorous anecdote from your mutual past to illustrate the type of relationship you share with one another. This story should have an element of humor but don’t include anything too embarrassing.

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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 24, 2013

Yankee Sportsman’s

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Philip Mailhiot of Mountain Hollow Game Calls demonstrates a coyote call to the exhibition attendees.

Exhibition attendees climb the Vermont National Guard’s climbing wall.

Madison Westover, 3, of Swanton, hooks into a fish with Tony Frazier at the kids’ trout pond at the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic on Saturday afternoon in Essex Junction.

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Jaeger Smith, 7, of Shelburne, shoots a bow and arrow at a target.

Chase Stokes, 6, of Ferrisburg, aims an air rifle at a target with Camp Ta­kum­ta Turkey Shoot volunteer Shelby Sheehan, of Vergennes.

The National Rifle Association’s Great American Whitetail Collection hangs on display.