State hears testimony on village smoke shop
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State hears testimony on village smoke shop
Reporter THE ESSEX www.essexreporter.com MAY 16, 2013 Vol. 33, No. 20 ECRWSS Car Rt. Sort U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 266 Burlington, VT 05401 Postal Patron-Residential State hears testimony on village smoke shop “All our efforts are going up in smoke,” said Lorrie Picard, using a pun that encapsulates the opinion of a group of Essex Junction residents about a potential smoke shop in an area of the village they have worked to revitalize. Tom Hanks as Richard Phillips Courtesy of Columbia Pictures Hanks takes the role of Underhill’s Capt. Phillips Movie due out in October By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter If you had to pick one leading actor to play you in a movie, it’s hard to argue against Tom Hanks. The versatile, Oscar-winning Hollywood veteran adopts a thick Boston accent and hits the seas off the coast of Somalia to inhabit the character of Underhill Merchant Marine Captain Richard Phillips in a movie due out in October. Phillips recounted his 2009 encounter with Somali pirates — a drama that played out over four days and upon which the movie is based — for an audience of current and former military members last week in Burlington. It was a gathering of the local chapter of the Air Force Association, a non-profit that promotes American aeronautic military power. Some of those in attendance had seen the trailer for the movie — titled “Captain Phillips” — which was released earlier in the week. Phillips' ordeal was certainly made for Hollywood – a hijacking, a standoff on the deck, a hostage taking and an improbable rescue, all in the blazing heat of the Indian Ocean. Phillips has already released a book about the events, and his life in the Merchant Marines, titled "A Captain's Duty: Somali Goggins said a decision is expected in early June. Picard’s son, Essex High School senior Joey Picard, gave emotional testimony about how the store would undermine his efforts with the “Above the Influence” student group to reduce tobacco use among Essex youth. His passion for the subject has grown in the wake of his grandparents’ smoking-related deaths. “This whole topic hits home because my grandparents died six months apart, both from smoking,” Joey Picard said. “That’s why I’m part of Above the Influence. It’s why I try so hard to be a part of the community. And a (store) like this just really irks me, and obviously it affects other people as well. “I’m proud to say I’m a high-schooler who is clean, and I speak for those kids who couldn’t show up today.” Business-owners Penny and Phillip Bissonnette testified about their plans for Up in Smoke and appealed for understanding from the community to run what they called “a family business.” “I think it’s going to be great for the community,” Penny Bissonnette said. “It’s going to bring in revenue … I understand tobacco is unhealthy, but I also understand it’s a choice people can make. This is what I want for my family. I’m not setting out to hurt anybody.” – See MOVIE on page 2a Dylan Mikel Renca of Essex Junction grins after receiving his diploma for a degree in English and religious studies. See more photos on page 8b. Photo by Oliver Parini Center for Technology thanks employers “The 10 of you are very special employers and you understand that we can’t do it alone." Trina Bianchi – See SMOKE on page 3a Graduates Shine! By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter Picard’s statement was part of testimony last Thursday in front of a Department of Liquor Control panel deciding on the shop’s tobacco license application. Picard was one of about 10 people to speak against the application for the shop, which plans to open at 8 Railroad Avenue as “Up in Smoke” — selling cigars, cigarettes, humidors, glass pipes and bongs. The department moved the hearing from Montpelier to Park Street School to make it easier for locals to submit live testimony. The threemember panel consisted of Commissioner Michael Hogan, Director of Licensing Bill Goggins and Assistant Attorney General Jacob Humbert. The trio took a site visit to the vacant storefront after the hearing. ST. MICHAEL's COLLEGE Up in Smoke applies for tobacco license for Railroad Avenue business Last Thursday, local employers were invited to the Center for Technology – Essex for a recognition dinner. Professional foods instructors and their students prepared and served an elaborate buffet dinner. The meal began with assorted greens, roasted beets and walnut salad with maple-balsamic vinaigrette. Main course offerings were carved roast beef strip with red wine and mushroom sauce, pan roasted scallops and shrimp in a puff pastry with leeks, lemon and fines herbs; or pasta with asparagus, spinach and snap peas, duchess potatoes, green beans and carrots. The meal ended with assorted desserts. With satisfied appetites, Trina Bianchi — a CTE liaison between students and employers who works with the Building Technology, Automotive Technology, Professional Foods and Childhood Education/Human Services programs — began the thank-yous. There are “450 different employers who in some way work with us and our programs,” Bianchi explained. Ten of those employers were recognized for the 2012-2013 school year: Automotive Technology — Goss Dodge Chrysler and Green Mountain Kenworth. Building Technology — Mike’s Electric Childhood Education and Human Services — Kids and Fitness at the Edge in Essex Dental Assisting — Associates in Orthodontics Graphic Design and Digital Publishing — Burlington City Arts Health Informatics — Fletcher Allen Health Care Clinical Radiology Health Informatics — Fletcher Allen Health Care Radiology Communications Natural Resources and Agriscience Technology — CCR Engineering and Architecture Technology — IBM Computer Systems Technology — Logic Supply “You’ve been selected because you’ve been working with us for more years than we can count,” Bianchi said. “The 10 of you are very special employers and you understand that we can’t do it alone … You not only help our faculty to keep our programs current with today’s technology, you provide our students with ‘real world’ experiences, which are a critical component to their technical education.” — Elsie Lynn Body found in Indian Brook Reservoir On May 11 around 4 p.m. the Essex Police with the help of Colchester Technical Rescue recovered the body of Edward Daggett, 41, of Essex, from Indian Brook Reservoir. Daggett was found in the water near the dam. The cause of death in the incident is still under investigation pending the results of an autopsy. At this time there is no reason to believe the death is suspicious, according to the Essex Police. 2a The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 Q&A we thought we’d like to do something else. Q: What are your aspirations for ABC Café? A: I hope this café is a source of living for us. We’re just beginning and learning the ropes. We’re having a lot of fun meeting some of the regulars and everyone has been nice and helpful. We’re enjoying it so far. Q: What sort of food do you serve? A: We’re still mostly a bar, so we’re offering food that goes well with drinks. The menu has munchies, appetizers, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches and more. We’ve had great feedback on our food so far. The chicken wings seem really popular; they are tasty. Q: Do you plan to use local ingredients? A: Yes, for lettuce and the salad stuff we’ll try to buy from the farmers’ market or we get it from my garden. I have a huge garden at home. I don’t eat half of it. I try to give it away to my neighbors and to David’s family. We’re excited to use some of our tomatoes and other vegetables. It is very early in the season, so we’re not quite ready to harvest my garden yet. Q: Why did you call the cafe “ABC”? A: We were playing around with a lot of names. One day we were joking and said well how about ABC (American Born Chinese) it will be easy to spell and at the top of the phone list. We said, “OK, why not?” Q: How would you describe your cultural identity? A: I grew up in America and a lot of my friends are ABCs. I have kind of lost the feeling of how to be ChineseChinese. It’s a little difficult to feel this way. China just doesn’t feel like home anymore. I speak Chinese pretty well still, but not as well as I probably should. A lot of my way of life is Chinese, and that’s kind of hard to change no matter where you are. For example, I like rice a lot. Rice is comfort food for me. It’s funny because my kids — who are ABCs — don’t really love rice. Another Chinese thing we do is we take our shoes off when we go home. In China people are used to the outdoors being contaminated and dirty… here it’s so green and the air is so clean. We take that for granted. Q: Have you visited China recently? A: In 2002, I went back to China. I visited our hometown Tai San, and couldn’t handle the climate change. It is so humid there. It looked so different to me; there’s been a lot of change. I left when I was 8-years-old and went back when I was 30; a lot happened in 20 years. I remember when there were no tall buildings and we’d walk everywhere. I guess progress must have happened while I was away. — Elsie Lynn incredulous that Phillips hijackers will come. and his crew were unarmed Phillips spoke at in the dangerous waters Brownell Library in 2011 off Somalia, where deadly around the release date of piracy continues to plague his book. His presentation cargo and recreational was more detailed last week vessels. Phillips’ ship in Burlington, with Phillips carrying grain, vegetables detailing the cat-andand oil as food aid for mouse game that saved his Somalians. hiding crew after the armed He explained that a pirates boarded the ship, his majority of Merchant Marine decision to join the pirates ships remain unarmed, but on the life boat where he he believes that a small spent four days in stifling number of crewmembers heat believing he would should be prepared to fight not live through the ordeal, how he overcame mental with deadly force. “You need weapons, and physical torment at the both lethal and non-lethal,” hands of the pirates, how he said. “Pirates have to be he attempted an escape, kept off the ship. A group and how he was eventually rescued by Navy SEALS. will have to get into harm’s His presentation also way to do that.” had a moral, centered Pirates, he said, have around a surprising adapted to the presence inner strength and the of armed ships by sending performance of his crew scout boats at a target to under dire circumstances. test for an armed response. “When faced with a If there HOMESTEADAd_SpringDISCOUNT.pdf is none, more threatening 1 4/3/13 4:33 PM situation, we’ll find the strength within us to do what needs to be done,” he said. “I discovered a strength in me that I didn’t know I had, and I grow in pride at the strength my crew displayed … A dedicated motivated professional team can overcome any obstacle.” With ... Jie Zhu ABC Cafe & Pub Jie Zhu and her husband David Lee both associate with a cultural identity that Zhu says isn’t used much any more: ABC – American Born Chinese. If you frequent the Town Market Place in Essex Junction, this may sound familiar. On May 1, the couple opened ABC Cafe & Pub in what was for nearly five years prior Banana Winds Cafe & Pub. Although they are not ABCs themselves, having both been born in Southern China, Zhu and Lee came to America when they were about eight-years-old. Zhu grew up with her younger sister in New York City and remembers there were a lot of Chinese immigrants. “So,” she explained in an interview Friday, “there were lots of Chinese children born in America — ABCs.” Lee came to Vermont in 1988 and graduated from South Burlington High School. The 41-year-old chef comes from a family of restaurant owners. His parents, who also live in South Burlington, owned Hunan restaurant — a Chinese restaurant on College Street in Burlington — from 1986-2001. His two older brothers also run Chinese restaurants: Lee’s Chinese Restaurant on Dorset Street in South Burlington, and Shuen Lee’s Chinese Restaurant in Vergennes. “He’s following a family tradition,” Zhu explained. With a degree from Baruch College, a business school in New York City, Zhu took a full-time accounting job for LPA Design, an engineering company in South Burlington that makes electronics for camera equipment, when she moved to Vermont 12 years ago. Now she’ll also do the accounting for the cafe. The couple is excited to offer ample portions of food from ABC Café & Pub, competitive prices and a great option for lunch. The restaurant will be open seven days a week. “We’re pretty easy going people just trying to have fun and make a living,” Zhu said. Zhu currently resides in South Burlington with her husband and their two sons, Jaden Lee, 6, and Jordan Lee, 8. She recently elaborated on MOVIE good job. I told him if you’re going to play me you’ll have to put on a little weight.” Phillips also took a lighthearted stab at Hanks’ accent attempt in the movie, calling it more of a Maine sound than Phillips’ classic Boston tone. Air Force Association members had a lot of questions after Phillips relived in detail the f o u r d a y s in a lifeboat that captivated m a n y Vermonters a n d Americans. Many were from page 1a Pirates, Navy SEALS and Dangerous Days at Sea". He has taken a back seat in the movie-making. He said he has met Hanks on a few occasions and talked several times with the film's prop and wardrobe design specialists. “They want to get everything right,” he said. But Phillips, a dutydriven man who is devoted to his profession — he returned to the seas about one year after nearly being killed by the pirates — was nonchalant about the movie on Thursday. “It’s Hollywood,” he said. “Hopefully (Hanks) will do a Stay Cool This Summer David Lee and Jie Zhu stand behind the bar at ABC Cafe & Pub in the Town Market Place in Essex Junction on Monday afternoon. Photo by Oliver Parini ABC Cafe & Pub. Q: Why did you start ABC Café? A: It was a very spur of the moment decision. The sales agent for the previous business here contacted me and asked if I wanted to check out this bar. I came in here and really loved it. I thought about it over night and gave him an offer the next day. I am a very spur of the moment kind of person. Q: Is this something you had wanted to do for a long time? A: I never thought about owning a bar. We were getting out of another business (Sophia’s Pizzeria in Burlington) because my partner bought us out and 20.00 OFF Richard Phillips, of Underhill, is reunited with his family after a near fatal encounter with Somali pirates in 2009. File photo $ Spring is here...come grow with us! AC Service ESSEX Most vehicles. One coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers, coupons, promotions or warranty work. Must present coupon. Only good at Essex-Vianor. Expires 8/1/2013 4 David Drive Essex Junction | 802-878-TIRE (8473) OPEN HOUSE 1st at., June S Moo Doo Sale M 10AM-2P s St. Alban SPRING DISCOUNT ! 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At the Small Engine Company in Fort Ethan Allen on Friday, Welch said there are other ways to de-emphasize oil in the U.S. economy. He has cosponsored a bill that focuses resources on biofuels other than corn-based ethanol, such as algae and woodchips. Since his 2011 appearance at The Moorings, Congress has acted to end the subsidy SMOKE from page 1a The family has raised children in Essex Junction and said they would gladly post signs to keep anyone under 18 out of the store. The products are meant to appeal to “tobacco aficionados and connoisseurs,” Penny Bissonnette said. Phillip, however, acknowledged plans to sell bongs and glass pipes commonly used for marijuana smoking and said he can’t be responsible for what customers do with them. He said the backlash from the community since word of the tobacco application spread has been “really rough.” “We’ve been harassed,” he said. Opponents of Up in Smoke are concerned primarily with the location of the proposed store, in close proximity to schools and in an area that has been the focus of downtown revitalization efforts. Those efforts were initiated largely to turn the tide of drug dealing and loitering that the bus and train station down the street seems to attract. It’s also an area with to the ethanol industry that totaled $6 billion per year. What remains is tackling the Environmental Protection Agency mandate that gasoline be mixed with ethanol. Currently a 10 percent mix is mandated, but that is scheduled to increase to 15 percent. Welch’s legislation would cap the mix at 10 percent while giving corn-based ethanol substitutes an opportunity to thrive. “We’re making long overdue progress on ending ethanol subsidies,” Welch said. “This bipartisan legislation will remove another key underpinning of unnecessary taxpayer subsidies for the ethanol industry.” As Adam Porter of the Small Engine Company explained, corn ethanol corrodes the innards of the equipment the company sells: lawnmowers, snowblowers, chainsaws and wood-chippers. James Ehlers of Colchester’s Lake Champlain International joined Welch and Porter at a lot of tobacco products already for sale in general stores and bars, opponents pointed out. “A store that is dedicated solely to tobacco exists on a different plane than a convenience store,” said Matt Whalen of Essex CHIPS, the local non-profit that works to curb teen smoking and drinking. “This is a problem we’re looking to quell not reinvigorate, and I think a store dedicated solely to tobacco would do that.” The store's proposed hours – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday – are also problematic said Gabrielle Smith, the local school district's prevention and wellness coordinator. The daytime hours will make the storefront visible to kids walking to and from school. By contrast, the bars that serve alcohol to patrons on sidewalk patios on the avenue don't pick up until the evening, she said. “This is just a very visible spot,” Smith said. “I understand it’s a legal product, but we’d want the location certainly further away from where our children are.” The hearing was the first the Department of Liquor Control has ever Friday’s news conference to speak to ethanol’s deleterious effects on boat engines. “It makes the aluminum porous and makes the fuel go all over the place instead of where it’s supposed to go,” Porter said. “It’s costing consumers a lot of money unless they’re doing a real high level of maintenance. The smaller the product, the worse it gets. “You hate to sell someone a new product that starts to have problems a year or two later.” Ehlers called it “a little guy issue” against an entrenched ethanol industry. “We are making progress and we are getting more and more support,” Welch said. “This bill has a real chance of moving.” Welch said a bipartisan group of 40 Congressmen have signed to co-sponsor the bill. Each have people like Porter in the small engine business in their districts who rail against the ethanol mandate, he "I understand tobacco is unhealthy, but I also understand it’s a choice people can make. This is what I want for my family. I’m not setting out to hurt anybody.” Penny Bissonnette Up in Smoke conducted on a tobacco license application. Before a 2010 law was passed to give the department better control of tobacco licensees, municipalities had jurisdiction over tobaccoonly establishments. It was a change neither the Town of Essex nor the Department of Liquor Control was aware of until the Up in Smoke application. U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, left, is joined by Lake Champlain International’s James Ehlers in a press conference Friday in Colchester about the effort in Congress to end ethanol subsidies. Photo by Jason Starr said. Among the mandate’s unintended consequences, Welch said, is increased cost of doing business for dairy farmers, who rely on corn as feed for cattle. Corn prices have risen by more than 300 percent under the inflated demand caused by the ethanol mandate, he said. Amazing Park Challenge kickoff set for Sunday This Sunday Essex Junction Recreation and Parks will kickoff the 5th Annual Amazing Park Challenge from 3-5 p.m. in Maple Street Park. The weekend event is free and open to the public; however, to participate in the challenge, passports may be purchased. The $25 passport covers teams of up to six people, and grants one-time admission for all team members into the 11 participating parks in the Champlain Valley Recreation Association. Throughout the summer, teams are challenged to complete activity pages and gather stamps in the passport at each of the parks. “Each park has a different challenge,” explained EJRP Program Coordinator Nicole Fields. “For example, you might have to swim a certain number of laps in pool or find a treasure in a park. Teams will get stamps for each challenge completed and fill their passport-books. Then at the end of the summer we’ll have a final party and give out prizes to the winning teams.” The finale will be held on Aug. 11 at Red Rocks Park in South Burlington. EJRP has been involved in the APC since the beginning, but this year they are hosting the kickoff party. Sunday will offer mini challenges in BMX, the bike park, Zumba, tennis, crafts, a scavenger hunt and raffles. “We’re honored to host the kickoff event this year,” said Fields. “We’ve never been this involved before … It’s a great opportunity for community members to explore other parks, to get outside and to realize how many great parks we have in our area.” For more information visit www.ejrp. org, call 878-1375, or stop by 75 Maple Street. — Elsie Lynn NONSTOP SERVICE FROM BTV TO ATLANTA. ENJOY CONNECTIONS TO OVER 200 DESTINATIONS. DELTA.COM Service begins on June 7. 4a The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 Opinion From the Statehouse Letters to the Editor A not-quite-final rundown of new laws I was hoping by now to have adjourned Linda so I could deliver a Waitefinal report of the Legislature’s bills for 2013. Simpson Due to differences, however, between the Senate, House and Governor, we don’t yet have a budget or tax bill for the year, though we are very close. Many of you will be happy to hear we are not considering the tax increases proposed earlier this year. Revenue forecasts for April and May show the state in much better fiscal position than predicted in January. We are closing a near $10 million budget deficit by reducing discretionary spending, but details are not yet agreed upon by the Appropriations Committee members. The Ways and Means Committee members are also working on changes to the tax code. I am told they will be revenue neutral. A controversial bill still under consideration but likely to pass this year is S.77, a bill that allows a person under very defined circumstances to request a prescription for a lethal dose of medicine at the end stage of a terminal disease. I support giving Vermonters this choice as part of end of life care. Although hospice is a wonderful choice for many people, there are circumstances where palliative care is ineffective. I understand and respect concerns about this bill, but we have been very careful to scrutinize 15 years of data from Oregon and almost five years from Washington in order to build safeguards into the statute. Health care professionals are not required to participate if they so choose. Many people will find this statute on the wrong side of their religious convictions, but I know it is a bill that many Vermonters want. A common theme with bills passed out of Legislature this year is that we are not waiting for the federal government to address issues important to many Vermonters. The House passed the GMO/GE labeling bill (H.112) last week and it is in the Senate for consideration next year. A complex bill, it is packed with findings we believe show a compelling state interest in requiring labeling on foods sold here after 2015. We can’t predict what the federal courts may consider when food manufacturers challenge Vermont, but we can’t wait for the FDA to do their job. We believe Vermonters have a right to know what is in their food and where and under what circumstances that food is produced. This issue is about making informed decisions about the foods we choose for our families. Instead of waiting for Washington to reclassify prohibited drugs, Vermont is passing legislation that decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana (under 1 oz.) so people will not have criminal records for simple possession of this drug (H.200.) Criminal records can stand in the way of getting student loans, applying for jobs and eligibility for licensure in some professions. Testimony from the Department of Public Safety and the Drug Task Force was compelling: Marijuana is not the problem, heroin, diverted oxycodone, methamphetamine and cocaine are. Both chambers also passed legislation (S.157) removing state prohibition from growing hemp (it is legal under federal law with a DEA license that requires substantial security measures even though hemp contains almost no THC, the active component of marijuana.) This bill passed the House with only four members voting ‘no’ and now goes to the Governor for signature. The Legislature also decided not to wait for Washington to pass immigration reform. We have undocumented migrant workers here in Vermont. They have been here for many years and our dairy farms cannot survive without them. The Legislature passed S.38 that allows migrant workers to obtain driver privilege cards. This legislation does two very important things: it ensures drivers are licensed (they know the rules of the road) and it allows our migrant workers to drive to do simple things like go to the store or a doctor’s appointment. It does not translate to valid identification for any other state or federal purpose. Other states that have passed similar legislation are Washington, New Mexico and Utah. Vermont is first in the country to pass a law that protects Vermont companies from patent trolling (S.39) under our consumer protection statutes. We are No. 1 in the nation (per capita) for patents granted, and many of these patents are for intellectual property. Vermont companies have been threatened with lawsuits from individuals or businesses that have purchased patents — often from bankrupt companies — and indiscriminately sent letters to software developers demanding payment for alleged patent infringement. The majority of the threatened suits are filed in federal district court in east Texas where judges are sympathetic to the individuals and companies that are claiming patent infringement (also known as trolls.) Our legislation will allow the target of the claim to file for protection in state court or our federal district court and will require the ‘troll’ to post a bond if there is little or no evidence of good faith effort to perform research and determine whether the target is infringing their patent. Other small but important bills passed this year are S.148 where we adopt federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) standards for access to public records; S.31 reverses the SCOV Billings ruling and now prevents courts from considering revocable trusts in divorce proceedings; S.47 addresses some flaws in the process of serving relief from abuse protection orders; a good Samaritan statute (H.65) provides criminal immunity for someone calling ‘911’ during a drug overdose; the pension forfeiture statute (H.41) allows a court to order forfeiture of a public pension in cases where the public trust has been violated, i.e embezzlement; H.99, the equal pay act requires businesses to consider (but not grant) flexible work arrangements when employees request it. If you have any questions about our work this session, I would be happy to discuss any of the bills we have passed. You can reach me at home at 872-0499 or on my cell at 8818528 or by email at linda.simpson7@comcast.net. Linda Waite-Simpson represents Essex Junction in the House of Representatives. Green up every day Green Up Day is a service day held near and dear to many Vermonters’ hearts, and while there are unarguably many benefits to this communal cleansing of our environment, one must also stop to think of the damage done on this first Saturday in May. After all, where do all of the old carburetors, beer bottles and tire rubbings go directly after being picked up by a concerned citizen? That’s right, a garbage bag. Thousands of these bags are used in a single day, not only adding to the undecomposable mass in landfills, but to the tons of pollutants released into the atmosphere when they are manufactured. All of this waste for a single day of environmental awareness. When Green Up Day was created in 1970, there was a critical need for it — to raise public concern over the increasing destruction of our planet. In this interconnected age, we already know the dire consequences of our actions. This day has long outlived its usefulness and I propose an initiative to make every day Green Up Day. Why not stress the importance of responsible waste disposal in our schools? How about focusing on future technologies that could make use of our waste in a beneficial manner? The health of the natural world is not a once annual concern but a yearlong issue, with us every minute of every day. Let’s not backtrack on our work but rather move forward. Katie Burke Essex Inspiration in the auditorium How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. — Anne Frank Please consider this an invitation to attend this inspiring event. Essex High School’s Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) is proud to announce that we will be holding the second annual Senior Community Capstone Presentation and Celebration on May 30 at 6 p.m. in the EHS auditorium. What is it? All seniors enrolled in AVPA must create, facilitate and complete a Community Capstone Project in which they identify a need in the community and give back in some tangible way. This culminates in a panel presentation and prepared speech in which they share the results of their year -long project and learning. In order to be successful students need to: demonstrate time management skills; problem solve obstacles and barriers; work on effective communication skills; persevere and maintain flexibility; be resourceful; and practice active compassion. Why does AVPA require this of our graduating seniors? Because it offers graduating students an opportunity to contribute to the community that has supported them. It gives them the experience of taking on a project and managing it by themselves, with the aid of a community consultant. It helps acquaint them with the incredible feeling of making a difference. It fits with Essex High School’s mission of fostering a sense of civic and social responsibility among our students. It emphasizes learning over teaching, and giving over receiving. It also engages students to be active participants in the learning process; encourages students to give back to the community in some way, including the world community; gives students a chance to choose the manner in which they make a difference; allows students to learn about themselves by moving an idea or dream forward toward a community need. So please mark your calendar for Thursday, May 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the EHS auditorium. This evening promises to be inspiring and rewarding. If you have any questions, please contact me, Bonnie Destakasi, AVPA Planning and Outreach Coordinator: bdestakasi@ccsuvt.org or 802-857-7000 ext 1599. Bonnie Destakasi Essex Junction A place for bikers There’s a subtle sweetness in the tempted air of spring, even with commuter traffic passing down South Street in order to bypass the Junction. Unlike the through riders or IBMers, I relish in the opportunity to cross the Five Corners because for me, the chirping of the crosswalk and the musical chair stoplight of the Five Corner is what makes Essex Junction, Essex Junction. Most residents are aware Essex Junction is a hub for transportation. It’s literary everywhere. The word junction means connection, or intersection, often referring to the movement of vehicles, people or livestock. Here in Essex we have lanes and crossings for everything from trains to cars to boy scouts. We have right-turning lanes, left-turning lanes, lanes that stop, lanes that go. We have lanes that take us into the parking lot of Big Lots. There are pedestrian lanes too, yet something’s askew. There is a path missing amongst the many driveways, byways and intersections, and that’s a practical bicycle lane. Now, I know what you’re thinking, and I must confess I too have frustration with bicyclists. But the truth is this frustration comes from lack of infrastructure and road design. This issue cannot be blamed on the bikers, and if you were to only look at how poorly designed and lined the bicycle lanes are painted in Essex you might have a greater understanding of why these recreationists are constantly swerving in front of you. What I propose is we simply paint a line for bicyclists that is a little longer, and that coincides with the rest of Essex Junction’s traffic. This will lessen the risk of these bikers denting the hood of your car. This is something that does not need to be sent to Montpelier, but can be decided here is Essex. Christopher Ricker Essex Junction Walking limitations I regularly fitness-walk into Essex Junction from my home just south of the Winooski River bridge off Vermont 2A. Several times I have extended the walk along Route 15 with hopes of going as far as the Firebird Cafe, but it is a no-go because the route is too unsafe for walking. It reminds me of the single night I spent holed up in a Plattsburgh hotel and the attempted walk I made there before bedtime. Clearly, much of the North Country remains unfriendly for walking. Alan Gregory Williston CORRECTION A letter in last week’s edition titled “Stacking cost increases, year after year” was unsigned due to an editing error. The letter writer is Sharon Zukowski of Essex. Health care financing slides toward chaos By JOHN MCCLAUGHRY In his 2011 inaugural address Gov. Peter Shumlin declared “we must create a single-payer healthcare system that provides universal, affordable health insurance for all Vermonters that brings these skyrocketing costs under control. Let Vermont be the first state in the nation to treat healthcare as a right and not a privilege…” From that moment on Gov. Shumlin has directed a large part of his political capital to bringing that vision to reality. So, how are we doing? The great goals of Canadian-style single payer health care are to abolish health insurance, guarantee that all Vermont residents will get “affordable and appropriate care at the appropriate time in the appropriate setting” (as determined by a government board), enforce cost-saving efficiencies, “payment reforms”, and “global budgets” on medical providers, and finance the $5 billion enterprise with tax dollars from one source or another. Early in the legislature’s 2011 session, Dr. William Hsaio of Harvard delivered his blueprint for achieving all these objectives. His cost projection for Option 3, the one selected by the governor, projected an astonishing “savings” of $580 million in the first year of single payer operation (2017). In May 2011 the governor proudly signed Act 48, built on 13 principles that have achieved mythic status among advocates. Notable among them is (11): “The financing of health care in Vermont must be sufficient, fair, predictable, transparent, sustainable, and shared equitably.” The Shumlin team was supremely confident that it knew just how to do this. The Governor’s health care guru Anya Rader Wallack set forth the coming Vermont program in an article in the New England Journal of Medicine. When it was pointed out that much of what Act 48 hoped to do required waivers from the Federal government, our equally confident governor informed the media that “we can outsmart the feds”. Act 48 required a detailed financing plan for Green Mountain Care, to be delivered by January 15, 2013 (conveniently after the 2012 election). In July 2012 the Shumlin administration contracted with the University of Massachusetts to perform the specified work. As the emails and documents obtained by Vermonters for Health Care Freedom later revealed, in November 2012, with the presentation deadline two months off, the Shumlin people suddenly got a serious case of the vapors. UMass was told to never mind explaining where Shumlin should find the $1.6 billion in new tax dollars needed to pay the Green Mountain Care bill (above and beyond current Medicaid spending.) When the administration released the sanitized UMass report in late January 2013, the governor triumphantly claimed that Green Mountain Care would achieve $34 million in first-year “savings”. (What became of Hsiao’s $580 million?) But on inspection, the Vermont Medical Society discovered that almost all of the claimed “savings” “appear to be achieved solely by reducing provider payment rates” by $155 million. A month later Shumlin supported the formation of a special legislative committee to figure out how to get Vermonters to agree to paying $1.6 billion in new taxes in 2017 – larger than the entire present day General Fund. A month after that the governor announced a “Governor’s Business Advisory Council on Health Care Finances”, composed of handpicked GMC supporters. A month later Administration Secretary Jeb Spaulding endorsed a “Joint Legislative-Executive Commission on Health Care Financing” to give Vermonters the bad news in 2015 — after yet another election. While all this was going on, the Administration has been eating through a $125 million federal grant to create a health insurance exchange called Health Connect, that beginning in 2014 will offer a small menu of federally-subsidized but comparatively unaffordable insurance plans to individuals and small groups. Health Connect (costing Vermont taxpayers $18.4 million the first year) will disappear in 2017 when Green Mountain Care replaces health insurance. Also, last February, the Administration pocketed another $45 million federal grant to design workable “payment reform” models that the single payer advocates thought they knew all about just two years ago. On March 28 Anya Rader Wallack, the governor’s health care guru who he appointed to head the all-powerful and supposedly “independent” Green Mountain Care Board, announced her departure in September, leaving the yet unborn Green Mountain Care to fend for itself. Hamilton Davis, a longtime single payer advocate, recently cast a critical eye on this financing saga. He concluded that "Shumlin's performance on this dimension has been pretty much a mess." Not even the profusion of new study committees is likely to keep this grandiose but completely unworkable scheme from a monumental crash and burn. John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute, online at www.ethanallen.org. Publisher Lynn Publications Inc. General Manager Suzanne Lynn Advertising Manager Wendy Ewing ewing@essexreporter.com Editor Elsie Lynn news@essexreporter.com Sports Editor Kelly March kmarch@essexreporter.com Reporter/ Editorial Page Editor Jason Starr jason@essexreporter.com Office Manager/ Web Editor Susan Bondaryk susan@essexreporter.com Advertising Sales Kelly K. Malone kelly@essexreporter.com Advertising Sales Miles Gasek miles@essexreporter.com Published Thursdays Advertising Deadline: Friday 5 p.m. Subscription Rates: $75 full year $38 half-year Mailing Address: 462 Hegeman Ave., Ste.105 Colchester, VT 05446 Phone: 802-878-5282 Fax: 802-651-9635 The Essex Reporter is family owned and operated; it is published by Angelo Lynn and Emerson Lynn of Lynn Publications, Inc. and is a member of the Champlain Valley Newspaper Group. The Essex Reporter makes every effort to be accurate. If you notice an error, please contact us at 878-5282, or by e-mail at news@essexreporter. com. Note “correction” in the subject line. 5a The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 Blue Spruce Grange donates quilts to Ronald McDonald House After a delicious potluck supper, those attending the Grange No 574 meeting on April 12 heard volunteers Joe and Jackie Vezina, speak of The Ronald McDonald House, located at 16 South Winooski Ave., in Burlington. Alice Daley, President of Blue Spruce Grange, presented almost 50 quilts made by Grange members from Blue Spruce Grange, Milton Grange and Beacon Light Grange in Richmond and several volunteer quilters from Milton. Jackie said the quilts would be shared between the Family Room and the Office Building. The Ronald McDonald House meets the needs of many who have children or a member of the family staying in the hospital. They may stay for few days or a lengthy period of time. It provides a haven for those who cannot afford the cost of staying in motels. The house provides shelter for free or $10 per day. The Ronald McDonald House is supported by donations. These funds provide supplies and needs to the house, its office, the Family Room and the Care Mobile unit that travels throughout the state with a hygienist. All the funds collected by the coin drop cans in McDonald’s Restaurants are use for grants and Ronald McDonald Charities. Funds collected in coin drops are matched by the Global Office. Many volunteers support the Ronald McDonald House by cooking meals, cleaning or helping families staying in the house. The house is always looking for volunteers. The Blue Spruce Grange No. 574 met at the Congregation Church on April 12 to hear about the Ronald McDonald House and to donate almost 50 quilts to the cause. Photo contributed Following the Vezina’s presentation in April, local Grange members enjoyed a period of questions, comments and issues provided by Village Trustees George Tyler and Elaine Shopchak, and Town Selectmen Irene Wrenner and Mike John Plageman. The Blue Spruce Grange is grateful for the attendance of the Village Trustees and Town Selectmen. EHS sophomore wins mathematics talent search Essex High School sophomore Matthew Wu was the top prizewinner of the 20th Annual Mathematics Talent Search sponsored by the Vermont State Mathematics Coalition. Wu tied for first place last year and placed second in 2011. Jean Ohlson, Chair of the Coalition’s Talent Search, introduced the top winners at a Sunset Ballroom dinner on April 30. Secretary of Education, Armando Vilaseca praised the students in his remarks and encouraged their continuance of the study of mathematics. Second place winner was Yuzhou (Oscar) Lin, a senior at Thetford Academy and third place winner was Zachary Farr, a sophomore at Bellows Free Academy, St. Albans. Others in the top nine, all receiving sophisticated graphing calculator software from Texas Instruments representative Jim Donatelli, were Vignesh Rajendran, a sophomore at Essex High School, Aleksandra Zakrewska, a senior at South Burlington High School, Matthew Ellison, a freshman at Mount Mansfield Union High School, Tristan Ohlson a junior at South Burlington High School, Binyan (Mike) Ding, a junior at Lyndon Institute, and Andrey Chmykh, a Obituary ESSEX — Edward Howard “Eddie” Daggett, 41, passed away on Saturday, May 11. He was born on Feb. 18, 1972 in Burlington, Vt. son of Francis and Pauline (Therriault) Daggett. Eddie graduated from O’Brien’s Academy of Massage and Elements of Healing. He became a home care aide provider who helped the disabled to remain living in their homes independently. Uncle Eddie also known as Uncle Waddleson to his nieces and nephews will be sorely missed. He was known to give the best massages to his nieces and nephews. He loved to play the guitar and spend time with his father in the woods. With Eddie around you never had to worry about leftovers going to waste. He is survived by: his parents Francis and Pauline (Therriault) Daggett of Essex; two brothers Alfred Barnes and wife Sun of Essex Junction; Russell Barnes and wife Pamela of Underhill; his sister Dawn Daggett of Essex; Memere Mary Therriault of Colchester; nieces and nephews, Tiffany, Justin, Jessica, Taylor and Austin Barnes; many cousins, Don Phillips honored with Lifetime Achievement Award sophomore at Essex High School. The winners are all invited to be a part of the team of 15 representing Vermont in the annual American Region Mathematics League competition at Penn State University on May 30 and many will be attending the Governor’s Institute in the Mathematical Sciences which the Vermont State Mathematics Coalition operates at the University of Vermont in June. For further information contact Bob Chaffee, Executive Director, Vermont State Mathematics Coalition at (802) 878-4813. aunts and uncles. He is predeceased by his maternal grandfather Henry Therriault; paternal grandparents Francis and Margaret Daggett and niece Samantha Barnes. Visiting hours will be held today, Thursday, May 16, from 5-8 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home, Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Colchester with Reverend Peter O’Leary officiating. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Eddie’s memory may be made to the Special Olympics Don Phillips, of Williston, stands with his wife Cecile after he received the VRWA Tony Torchia Award from Vermont Rural Water Association during the annual conference held at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vt. earlier this month. Photo contributed The Vermont Rural Water Association (VRWA) recently honored Don Phillips, of Williston, with the Tony Torchia Award during its annual conference and trade show held at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vt. Don and his wife Cecile were special guests of VRWA for the conference event. The Tony Torchia Award is presented on an annual basis by VRWA to an individual for their outstanding service efforts over a career in the water industry. As a professional engineer Phillips served over 40 years assisting many Vermont communities with planning, design, construction and upgrades to their water and wastewater infrastructure. He recently retired from Aldrich + Elliot, Notice Annual Meeting Essex Junction Cemetery Association Edward H. “Eddie” Daggett of Vermont, Chittenden Delegation, 97 Brook Drive, Burlington, VT 05408. The family invites memories and condolences at www. awrfh.com. based in Essex Junction, and is now enjoying some welldeserved travel time with his wife. “I really didn’t think I did anything special over my career,” Phillips said. “What I did focus on was insuring I always acted in a manner that built trust and respect at a very personal level. It was very rewarding for me to have built some very close relationships over the years with many different folks including, system personnel, regulators, other engineers, as well as many local and state officials.” VRWA wishes Don all the best as he enjoys his retirement, and thanks him for providing such stellar service to the water industry over his entire career. Essex Junction Cemetery Association Annual Meeting to be held at the Village Conference Room at the Lincoln Hall on May 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Essex Automotive Services SPARE CHANGE In efforts to reduce vehicle weight, many automobile manufacturers are replacing spare tires with run-flat tires, road-side inflator kits, or emergency sealants. While many vehicle owners have never replaced a flat tire on their own, there is good reason to inspect the condition of a spare. At the very least, it should be properly inflated. Otherwise, it pays to know what “plan B” is in the event that a blowout or leak forces a vehicle to the side of the road. If the vehicle is equipped with a run-flat tire, drivers should familiarize themselves with its speed limits and replacement requirements. If the vehicle is equipped with a sealant, it should be replaced immediately after use or before its expiration date. Regardless of the state of your vehicle, consult with the experts at ESSEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES. You might be surprised at the array of services we have available. If you ever have questions, or concerns with your automobile, please contact us today at 802.879.1966, or come see us at 141-147 Pearl St, Essex Jct. for the care your car deserves. We offer same day service, and free customer shuttle. Ask us for details. We open at 6:59am, with no appointment needed. We feature A.S.E. Technicians including Master Techs. “Service You Can Trust” “We do it all!” We are open for Business!!! OPEN 6:59 AM NO APPT. NEEDED HINT: Just as vehicle owners should familiarize themselves with a car jack lug wrench, they should also learn how to use an inflator kit before the occasion to use one arises. 1 10-Year with Auto-Pay 1 .375% .422% RATE APR Adjustable Rate Mortgage Pay less = Save more. It’s simple math. Our new 10-year adjustable rate mortgage starts with an incredibly low rate. Which means powerful savings for you–immediately putting more money back in your pocket. 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During the term of the loan the annual interest rate change cap is 0.500%, with a lifetime change cap of 4.000% over the first year rate. Loan offer is subject to credit approval. Requires auto-payment from a Merchants Bank checking account. Advertised rate and APR are as of May 1, 2013 and subject to change without notice. 6a The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 Essex Area Religious Directory C alendar 16 Thursday Cookbook fundraiser. Donated cookbooks find new homes during this fundraiser for Women Helping Battered Women. Each cookbook is $5. Runs through May 22. Sweet Clover Market, Essex Shoppes and Cinema, Essex Junction. Workshop. Building Bright Futures parenting workshop. Topic: meal planning on a budget. Essex Elementary School, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Contact: 878-6715 or bbfessexvt@ gmail.com CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- (Fundamentalindependent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH- Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, 8787107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. www.cmcvermont.org THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - Sacrament Meeting each Sunday at 10am 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452, 802-879-9142, essexwardvt@gmail.com. All visitors welcome to attend church services each Sunday at 10am. We learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and how we can follow Him. We believe in strengthening families and serving one another. Learn more about members and the church at www.mormon.org. DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www. daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail.com Sunday Service at 10:30am Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH- 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 7:45 am, 9 am, 10:15 am and 11:30 am. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance.org ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH- Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. One service at 10:00 am. Sunday school and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, handson ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 879-8304. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX- 39 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745, Fax: (802) 872-8236; Email: welcome@ fccej.org Rev. Mark Mendes, Senior Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer, Associate Pastor. Sunday worship services: 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School meets weekly at 10:15 a.m. Junior High Youth Group meets regularly Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Senior High Youth Group meets regularly Sunday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. Adult Choir, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Choir, Ladies Choir. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH- (ELCA)- 273 VT. Rte. 15 – Between Jericho and Underhill – 899-3932. Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m./Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m.. gslcvt@myfairpoint.net All are welcome. Rev. Phillip Roushey. Email: pastor_phil@goodshepherdjericho. org. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH- 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction. 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY- ST. LAWRENCE PARISH, Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule: Holy Family Church located at 36 Lincoln Street, Sundays, 8a.m, 11a.m. and 7:30p.m. St. Lawrence located at 158 West Street, Saturdays, 4 p.m.-Sundays, 9:30a.m. Reconciliation: St. Lawrence, Saturdays, 3:153:45p.m. For more information visit our web page http:// www.hfslvt.org. ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF VERMONT- 182 Hegeman Ave, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446. 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. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP- Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from Setpember through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). 899-2558 ST JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH- 4 St. James Place (Gate F to the Fairgrounds) Essex Junction 878-4014 http:// www.stjamesvt.org. Services: 8:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II without music. 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with music. Coffee hour to follow. Adult education at 9:30 and Godly Play for PK-3rd graders at 10:15 ST. PIUS THE TENTH CHURCH- 20 Jericho Road, Essex, 878-5997. Pastor: Rev. Richard W. Tinney. Masses: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Confessions Sat. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. www. together.net/~stpius ST. THOMAS CHURCH- 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Father Charles R. Danielson, Parish Priest. Weekend Masses: Saturday-4:30 p.m., Sunday-8:30. Daily Masses: Check with wwwlstthomasvt.com or call 899-4632 Musical performance. The CMS sixth-grade band, seventh- and eighth-grade band, and jazz band will perform their last concerts of the year. Colchester Middle School, 7 p.m. Visit: www.friendsofcolchestermusic.com. Film screening. “War Witch.” An Academy Award nominated Canadian film about guerilla warfare in the African jungle. Free and open to the public. A discussion with the Burlington Film Society will follow the screening. The Main Street Landing Film House, 60 Lake Street, Burlington, 7 p.m. MMU After Dark course. “Home energy workshops.” First of three sessions. Learn and discuss home weatherization opportunities. Cost by donation: $15. Mount Mansfield Union School, 211 Browns Trace Road, Jericho, 7-9 p.m. More information: Kathie Voigt Walsh 872-9972. Register: www.mmuafterdark.com 17 Friday Wing night. Hosted by the Men’s Auxiliary. Live entertainment: Working Man Band. Cost: $4-7. VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact: 878-0700.VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 5-7 p.m. Contact: 878-0700. “Makers on deck.” Bring a problem, project, or a question that you have always wondered about. A team of artists, engineers and scientists will brainstorm new ways to fix the problem, approach the project or answer your question. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington, 5 p.m. Bark for Life. A non-competitive 1.5-mile walk-a-thon to raise funds for the American Cancer Society while celebrating the special bond between people and their dogs. Features activities for dogs and owners alike, demonstrations, contests, team photos and prizes. Advance registration: $10 per person/dog with the commitment to raise additional funds for the American Cancer Society. Both teams and individual walkers are welcome. Technology Park, South Burlington, 5 p.m. To sign up and for more information, contact Amy Deavitt at the American Cancer Society: 802-872-6316 or visit RelayForLife.org/barkchittenden Game night. Open to all ages. Play a dif- ferent game at every table. Refreshments provided. St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Junction, 6-9 p.m. Contact: 878-4014 Presentation. “Livable Communities and Transportation.” Discussion leader: Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, AARP, Senior Advisor States, Education and Outreach. Bring a lunch and participate in a conversation about critical issues in transportation. Handicapped accessible. Free and open to the public. Decision Theater, Farrell Hall, UVM, Burlington, 12-1 p.m. 18 Saturday Recognition ceremony. Honoring the 2013 high school seniors who have chosen to enlist in the military following graduation. VA Medical Center, White River Junction, 3 p.m. Concert. Burlington Chamber Orchestra with David Horak, the winner of the BCO’s 2013 Young Artist Solo Competition. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Outdoor Art day. Calling all artists, artisans, and crafters to a day of creating outdoors. All ages, skill levels, and mediums are welcome. Bring friends and personal supplies. Designated sites. Milton Grange, Route 7, Milton, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reception: 3-5 p.m. Sign up: cherrystreetstudio@yahoo.com. Big truck day and children’s festival. Chil- dren of all ages to see, touch and explore dozens of their favorite big truck and vehicles. Climb on, peer through and explore fire trucks, dump trucks, school buses, cement mixers, tractors and more. Horn free event from 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes crafts, BBQ and live entertainment. Cost: $5 per child; free for adults. Rain or shine. Behind the Hinesburg Nursery School/Hinesburg Community School, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Bird Day festival. An annual celebration of migratory birds. Birds, live music, crafts, walks and vendors. All ages. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, all day. Contact: 802-4342167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org MAY 22 Fleming Week of Cultural Diversity family event Families are invited to attend the “One World, Our World” assembly to celebrate diverse cultures. 2-3 p.m. That evening, bring a dish for the “One World, Our World” potluck dinner. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Following the dinner will be a performance by hip-hop group, A2VT in the gymnasium. 6:307:30 p.m. Thomas Fleming School, Essex Junction. For more info, Contact Christina: csilva@ccsuvt.org. their latest followed by fourth graders performing with recorders. Malletts Bay gymnasium, 6 and 7 p.m. Visit: www. friendsofcolchestermusic.com. Heartsaver CPR and AED class. In honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week Colchester Rescue will be holding a Free American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED class. Space is limited. Colchester Rescue 687 Blakely Road Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Contact Jamie: 802264-5595 or jamielynburdick@gmail. com. Concert. “The Singer’s Choice: A Garland of Our Favorite Songs and Arias.” Singers include Gail Whitehouse, soprano; Dave Lackey, tenor; Nathaly Agosto Filion, mezzo-soprano. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 12-1 p.m. Contact: 864-0471. 22 Wednesday Career fair. An event with numerous post-secChange the World day. Learn about the Imag- ine No-Malaria nonprofit and make a donation. Family friendly games, drenching tank, hula-hoop, whiffle ball and more. Admission: two cans of non-perishable food per person. Receive a free ice cream sundae. Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 878-5923 Welcome baby social. Free event for par- ents of babies born in the past year. Features music, yoga, activities, refreshments, and raffles prizes. Memorial Hall, Towers Road, Essex, 9:30-11:30 a.m. RSVP: bbfessexvt@gmail.com or 876-7555. Concert. “Songs of Hope and Freedom.” In- cludes a cantata about the life of Harriet Tubman and her involvement in the Underground Railroad. Sung by Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont. Tickets: $15-18. First Baptist Church, 81 St. Paul Street, Burlington, 8 p.m. Contact: 802-86-FLYNN or www.flynntix.org. Auditions. “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Presented by the Lamoille County Players. 10 roles plus chorus parts, stage ages 12-70+. Show dates in October. Also May 19. Hyde Park Opera House, Hyde Park, 1 p.m. Character descriptions and more info at www.LCPlayers.com “Time, Talent and Treasure” silent auction gala. An evening with more than 60 items up for auction, live entertainment and plenty of food. Free and open to the public. Essex Center United Methodist Church, 6:30-9 p.m. Contact: 878-8304 Medieval Fair. Madrigal singing, costumes, live entertainment, pony rides and bratwurst. Free parking and admission. Handicapped accessible. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Jericho, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit: www.goodshepherdjericho.org 19 Sunday Walk to Cure Diabetes. Fundraiser for re- search toward prevention, better treatment and a cure for Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. Features entertainment, kid’s activities, food, raffle and more. Champlain Valley Union High School, Hinesburg. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Visit: www.jdrf.org Concert. “Songs of Hope and Freedom.” In- cludes a cantata about the life of Harriet Tubman and her involvement in the Underground Railroad. Sung by Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont. Tickets: $15-18. Congregational Church, 24 South Street, South Hero, 3 p.m. Contact: 802-86-FLYNN or www.flynntix.org. Demo day. Mini classes and demonstrations including BMX, Zumba, tennis and crafts. Includes a scavenger hunt, raffles and food. Maple Street Park, Essex Junction, 3-5 p.m. Contact: 802-878-1375 or nfields@ccsuvt.org 5K Fun Run. A fundraiser for VYOA’s school tour program — enabling VYOA music groups to travel to area schools and bring orchestral and choral music to schoolchildren. Entry fee: $15 adults, $10 students. Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Register: http://vyoafunrun. webs.com or 9 a.m. day of run. Cribbage tournament. Entry fee: $6. Cash prizes. Refreshments. Raffle. Essex Senior Center at the 5 Corners, 1 p.m. Contact: 871-5791. Auditions. “Annie Get Your Gun.” Show dates in July. Opera House at Enosburg Falls, 123 Depot Street, Enosburg Falls, 1-5 p.m. Contact: 933-6171. 20 Monday Concert. The Hinesburg Artist Series spring concert will be a joint performance of the Hinesburg Community Band, the a cappella group In Accord and the South County Chorus. Free and open to the public. CVU High School auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 21 Tuesday Spring concert. Third graders will showcase ondary options for students. Over 30 Vermont organizations will be represented, including employment opportunities, apprenticeships and nontraditional educational opportunities. High school groups are encouraged to attend. Free and open to the public, and parking for buses will be available. Vermont Technical College, 201 Lawrence Place, Williston, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For further information and/or to register with a group of high school students, contact Debbie Beretta: 802-6527064 or dberetta@sbschools.net Fleming week of cultural diversity. From May 21-24. The Thomas Fleming School will celebrate diverse cultures with an assembly, evening potluck and live entertainment. Thomas Fleming School, Essex Junction, 2 p.m. assembly; 5:30 p.m. potluck; 6:30 p.m. performance. Contact: csilva@ccsuvt.org. Spring band and chorus concert. Fifth grad- ers sing and play for an audience. Colchester High School auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Visit: www.friendsofcolchestermusic.com. Family fun and safety night. A family event packed with educational fun for kids and safety information for parents. Free and open to the public. Colchester Rescue, 687 Blakely Road, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 802-264-5595 or visit: http:// colchestervt.gov/Rescue Rhododendron walk and talk. A tour of the farm’s rhododendrons and Eastern U.S. Native Azalea collections in bloom. Event is rain or shine. Cost: $10. Qualifies for Master Gardener education hours. The Horticultural Research Center, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Register: info@friendsofthehortfarm.org or 802-864-3073 Essex Rotary meeting. Essex Rotary Scholarship Awards to Essex, Jericho, Underhill students. Carolyn Barra Scholarship Award to an Essex student. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill. The Essex, Essex Junction, 12:10 p.m. 23 Thursday Senior seminar service learning celebration night. All CHS seniors enrolled in Senior Seminar for the second semester will showcase their semester long service learning projects. Colchester High School, 7 p.m. Auditions. “Annie Get Your Gun.” Show dates in July. Enosburg Elementary School Band Room, Enosburg Falls, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 933-6171. Theater production. “Singin’ in the Rain.” Pre- sented by Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Runs through May 25. Tickets: $10 MAY 18 Medieval Fair Madrigal singing, costumed nobles, stilt walking, crafts, vendors and demonstrations. New this year: pony rides, stick juggling, The MMU Saxophone Quartet and The Luther Room Museum — complete with monk translating the Bible into German and a hand printing press. Free admission and parking. Handicapped accessible. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Jericho, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit: www.goodshepherdjericho.org 7a The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 Bus Day Trip to C alendar adults, $7 students. Opera House at Enosburg Falls, 123 Depot Street, Enosburg Falls, 7 p.m. Tickets: www.enosburgoperahouse.org or at the door. 24 Friday Reception. “Soundings.” Abstract oil paintings by Gail Salzman exploring the influence of water on our daily lives. Exhibit runs through July 6. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Contact: 802-8657166 Memorial Day vigil. Service followed by a candlelit ceremony at the 5 Corners war memorial. First Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Contact: 878-0700. 25 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. Essex Junction Municipal offices, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, 4 p.m. Contact Patty: 8786944 or patty@essexjunction.org. 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. and one Wednesday morning each month at Outright Vermont. Contact: 865-9677. Genealogy. Let the experts find that missing 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: 802-2385934 or www.vt-fcgs.org. Infant and toddler programs. Join us for a holds support group meetings for family members of youth going through the process of coming out. One Sunday evening Hogansburg, New York MONDAY, JUNE 3 [ To view more ongoing events go to: www.EssexReporter.com/calendar $30 PER PERSON Please make your reservation no later than May 23. FREE extras include: $15 Free Slot Play $10 Buffet Coupon FREE Coffee & Donuts Bottled Water Movies Aboard Leave a message for BARBARA at 802.829.7403 Come Enjoy Your Favorites! Michigan Dogs, Fresh Burgers, Italian Sausage, Philly Cheese Steaks, Chicken Fillet and more! Weekday Specials Wednesday - Friday Fast Friendly Service — Reasonable Prices Memorial Day chicken BBQ. Follows the Me- morial Day parade. Cost: $8/plate. VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction. Contact: 878-0700. Community pasta dinner. A pasta buffet with guest speaker: Jeff Galloway, author of “The Power of Running, Inspiring Stories of Prefontaine, Bill Rodgers, Frank Shorter and others.” Cost: $25 adults, $15 kids under 12. Hosted by the Burlington Ronald McDonald House Charities. Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 1117 Williston Road, South Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Contact: 802-862-4943. Bird walk. Take a guided bird walk at the farm with Bridget the Bird Diva, from VPR. Space is limited. Bring binoculars. Cost: $30. The Horticultural Research Center, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, 8-11 a.m. Register: info@friendsofthehortfarm.org or 802-864-3073 Bird monitoring walk. Join experienced bird- ers for monthly bird monitoring. Please bring binoculars. Free. Open to adults and older children. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 7:30 -9:30 a.m. Contact: 802-434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org Roast beef dinner. Hosted by North Hero Vol- unteer Fire Department. Cost: $8 adults, $4 children under 12. North Hero School, North Hero, 4:30-7 p.m. Contact: 802372-4503. 26 Sunday Buffet breakfast. Watch the start of the mar- athon, have breakfast, and then cheer the runners on as they return down Church Street. Cost: $5. First Baptist Church, 81 St. Paul Street, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. Ongoing After school camera club. Thursdays. Stu- dents are invited to use cameras to make community TV and edit programs in Final Cut. Free and open to grades 6-10. Session runs through June 27. Channel 17 studios, 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 3:30-5 p.m. Register: www.cctv. org. Baby playgroup. Wednesdays. Connect with other parents of children ages 0-5. Story time and music also included. Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond, 8:45-10:15 a.m. during the school year. Contact: 434-3036, rfl@gmavt.net Bingo. Sponsored by the Whitcomb Woods Residents Association. Whitcomb Woods, 128 West Street, Essex Junction. Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: 879-1829. Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu of a fee, please bring a non-perishable item or monetary donation for the Richmond Food Shelf. Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond, 6-7 p.m. Contact: ldiamond@uvm.edu or 802-318-5570 Cell phones for soldiers. Local residents can support these collection drives by donating their old cell phones at A. W. Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Essex Junction. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261. Early birder morning walks. Sundays. En- joy the start of the day with birds, and other woodland inhabitants. Walks are led by experienced birders familiar with Vermont birds. Best for adults and older children. Free, donations welcomed. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Contact: 802434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont. org English as a second language classes. Im- prove 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. Meets the first Thursday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features Local Libraries May 16 Storytelling with Linda Costello. Listen to traditional springtime tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. May 17 Songs and Stories. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. No registration. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Contact: 878-6956. Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious about finding out more, join us for Magic night. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 8786956. Teen Advisory Board. For teens, by teens. Plan programs, suggest books and DVDs for the collection, have fun, bring friends. Snacks provided. New members always welcome. Grades 9-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. Family movie. “Rise of the Guardians.” When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world. Free popcorn and soda. Rated PG. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. May 18 Manga/Anime afternoon fun. Come and check out the Teen Manga Club. Get to know other members, share your favorite manga series, and tell Japanese legends. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. May 20 Star Wars Wii/Lego session. Join Star Wars Guru, Aaron Masi, and create Star Wars LEGO creations and play Wii LEGO Star Wars. Feel free to bring in your favorite Star Wars LEGO creations to show the group. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4:30-6 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. May 21 Brownell Library closed for Vt. Library Conference. May 22 PBSKids “Wild Kratts.” Vermont Public Television is sharing a sneak peek at new episodes of their series that promote STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). More info on vpt.org. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. GLBTQQIA discussion group. For those who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Allies, come join an informal discussion to meet peers and chat about issues and topics relevant to us, our lives and our communities. High school and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5-6 p.m. If you have questions about this program, email Kat@ brownelllibrary.org. Upcycled book pendants. Upcycle book covers into pendants/ medallions that could be used as jewelry, on a key chain, or many other purposes. Supplies will be provided. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up: 878-6956 or kat@brownelllibrary. org May 23 Multicultural story-time. Join the Essex High School Multicultural Club as they share stories from many countries around the world, with language, songs and personal anecdotes from the students’ travels and family cultural histories. For all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. May 24 Reading and writing dystopia. Love The Hunger Games? Find out what to read next and try out writing some dystopian fiction of your own. Talk about apocalyptic reads and play with strategies to write stories that capture readers’ attention. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Contact: 8786956. Dungeons and Dragons. Embark upon imaginary adventures. A Dungeon Master serves as the game’s referee and storyteller. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. Ongoing events Drop-in story-time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming, and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org Drop-in knitting group. Tuesdays. Spend the evening knitting and socializing with fellow knitters. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org Kinect nights. Thursdays. Play video games in the Activity Room. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 6-7:30 p.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org Toddler story-time. Wednesdays. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months-2.5 years. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@ essex.org Preschool story-time. Thursdays. Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for ages 3.5-5 years. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org Story-time for babies and toddlers. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs rhymes and puppets. Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Contact: 878-6956. Story time for 3-5-year-olds. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets and flannel stories for preschoolers. Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Register: 878-6956. Weekly Drawing for $15 Gift Certificate Quality Food The Essex Memorial Day parade. Theme: “Home of the Free — Because of the Brave.” Five Corners, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Visit: www.essexmemorialdayparade.com. Contact: essexparade@ gmail.com [ Meet at Colchester Park & Ride Off I89 Exit 17 between 6:45am-7:15am Bus Departs: 7:15am | Depart the Casino: 4:30pm 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 Family Support Group. Outright Vermont Saturday AKWESASNE MOHAWK CASINO Open Wed. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Take Out 878-4707 Frank & Dottie Brigante Severance Road – Colchester TRAVELING? DON’T PACK THE CAT. Instead, check your cat into The Inn at Affectionately Cats, a state-of-the-art boarding facility with a warm, stress-free environment, a large playroom, and most importantly, medical supervision. 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But to Essex Junction resident, Ann Laberge, they’re a gold mine. At her home studio nestled in Fort Ethan Allen, Laberge uses found objects to create works of art. “Everybody tells me I think outside the box,” she said, “but I didn’t even know there was a box until I was about 45-years-old.” Laberge describes herself as “multi-focused,” a trait she honed during her many years working as a nurse for the VNA. Her most memorable experience during her career was aiding dementia patients. Not only was she able to educate herself about the disorder that affected her father, but she also recognized an important quality in herself: Laberge was a careful observer. She could successfully assist every patient in the room and often improvise on a whim if need be. After retiring from nursing in 1995, Laberge made art her full-time focus. She found that the same qualities that made her an excellent nurse also lent themselves creatively to her new line of work. Now when she looked around the room — Laberge carefully assigned projects to every object she could see. When she realized there were only Grandfather and Grandmother clocks, Laberge “You should learn about everything you’re interested in.” “USER REQUIRED.” A multi-floor exhibition featuring innovative light and sound-focused technologies. Runs through May 18. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington. “STUDENT WORK: LEGACY OF A TEACHER.” Original works by Vermont Woodworking School students in memory of VWS instructor Robert Fletcher. Runs through May 31. Frog Hollow, Church Street, Burlington. Contact: 802-863-6458 Ann Laberge constructed an Aunt and Uncle clock — complete with working parts, faces and unique personalities. When she needed some extra light in her basement studio, Laberge converted a flexible piece of dryer hose into a wall lamp. And when the marching ground in front of the Fort Ethan Allen became overrun by grapevines, Laberge removed them all — then transformed the vines into a free-standing, 7-foot tall buffalo, which now resides behind the pump house at the Gardener’s Supply in Williston. “With found objects, you learn the limitations of materials,” said Laberge. And that’s what she told students at The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts about three weeks ago during a “Guerilla Art” workshop she taught at EHS. Laberge brought in some chicken wire, grapevine and fabric and encouraged students to decorate the campus. “NATURE REFLECTED: WATER, LINE AND FORM” features kinetic sculptures and paintings to delight the senses. Runs through July 2. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. Visit: www.brandonartistsguild.org A portrait of Ann Laberge. Students manipulated the materials and beautified the trees, windows and grounds of Essex High School. While 3-D creations using often-overlooked materials are a favorite pursuit, Laberge also enjoys spending time behind the lens. And her photo subjects follow the same theme as her other work: minor details, overlooked items, interesting street signs — all the quirks and imperfections that make life beautiful. “You should learn about everything you’re interested in,” Laberge advised. “As you age, everything will blend together.” Learn all about Laberge’s interests, see her 3-D and 2-D creations, and take a tour of her studio in the Fort during Open Studio Weekend on May 25-26. Her studio on Dalton Drive will be open each day from 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. Can’t wait until next weekend? Visit Laberge’s permanent exhibit at CarShare Vermont on St. Paul Street in Burlington, and check out her website at www.adlaberge.com. Young collector JR Pineiro, a third-grader at Summit Elementary School, collects regalia from all eras of military history. His collection includes an authentic 1970s GI Joe action figure to badges, training manuals and uniforms. He has generously created a display of his special hobby for the month of May at the Brownell Library in Essex Junction. Photo submitted “TRICK OF THE EYE.” A juried group of photos that explores the art of illusion. Runs through May 26. Darkroom Gallery, 12 Main Street, Essex Junction. “HARD LINE, SOFT COLOR.” Works by Robert Hitzig. Using a wide variety of woods, colored shellacs and epoxies, Hitzig constructs pieces that take full advantage of grain patterns. Runs through June 28. A photo ID is required for admission. Governor’s Gallery, Pavilion Office Building, Montpelier. COLCHESTER TOWN OFFICE EXHIBIT. The Colchester High School Art Department has selected seven new artworks. Media include paper with ink, paints, pencils and photographs. Artists include Paige Russell, Saige Papariello, Sadie Anderson, Taylor Lance, Molly Dickin, Robbie Peeters and Sierra Cummings. Runs through the end of May. Colchester Town Office, Colchester. TWO SOLO EXHIBITIONS. “Love Songs,” by Helen Shulman and “Spirit Into Form,” by Karen Petersen. Runs May 25-June 22. West Branch Gallery, Stowe. Contact: 802-2538943 or art@westbranchgallery.com. “TRAVELS WITH ALDEN.” Celebrate the 100th birthday of the late Founder of Bryan Memorial Gallery with an exhibition of his paintings, painted in 26 countries over a span of 60 years. Exhibit runs through Sept. 2. Bryan Memorial Gallery, 180 Main Street, Jeffersonville. Upcoming Events Happy Memorial Enjoy Freshly Made November Specials Gyros Salads Gyros, Pita, Fries & can of Falafel soda $8.99 Panini Calamari Greek Salad $9.99 17 Park St., Five Corners, Essex Jct Catering Available www.cafemediterano.com 878.9333 Parties Welcome! Calamari & Fries♦ $8.99 @ Tues-Thurs 11am - 8pm • Fri & Sat 11 am - 9pm • Closed Sun & Mon 1/2 lb. 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The Main Street Landing Film House, 60 Lake Street, Burlington, 7 p.m. 5/17 — “Makers on deck.” A team of artists, engineers, and scientists will brainstorm new ways to answer your obscure problems and questions. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington, 5 p.m. 5/18 — Concert. Burlington Chamber Orchestra with David Horak, the winner of the BCO’s 2013 Young Artist Solo Competition. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. 5/18 — Outdoor Art day. All ages, skill levels, and mediums are welcome. Bring friends and personal supplies. Designated sites. Milton Grange, Route 7, Milton, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reception: 3-5 p.m. Sign up: cherrystreetstudio@yahoo.com. 5/18 — Auditions. “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Also May 19. Hyde Park Opera House, Hyde Park, 1 p.m. Character descriptions and more info at www.LCPlayers.com 9a The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 F ood / H ealth Take the bite out of a dog’s bark By DR. LEWIS FIRST For The Essex Reporter With kids and dogs out and about this summer, something is bound to happen when the two groups encounter each other, particularly if a child provokes a dog, resulting in a dog provoking a child. Believe it or not, there are over 4.5 million dog bites a year. If you want to take the bite out of a dog’s bark, let me provide a few suggestions. First, teach your children to be careful around pets. They should ask permission from a dog’s owner before petting the dog and never approach a strange dog they do not know. Remind them never to bother a dog that’s caring for puppies, sleeping, or eating, and never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog. It is also important to make sure if you own a dog, that your dog is vaccinated against rabies. If a dog appears threatening, teach your children to stay calm, and avoid eye contact. They should stay still or back away slowly until the dog leaves, but never turn and run. If a dog knocks a child down, he or she should curl into a ball and keep their hands over their face and neck. If a bite does occur, apply pressure to stop the bleeding and then wash it out with soap and water under running water for several minutes. Then, cover it with sterile gauze or a bandaid and seek medical attention to determine whether further treatment such as stitches, antibiotics or rabies prevention is indicated. If your child has received a bite and in the days that follow, you notice that it appears hot, swollen, red, drains pus or your child develops a fever, you should seek medical attention because this may represent an infection brewing as a result of the bite. Hopefully, tips like this will cover any petticular issues you have, and avoid any cattastrophes when it comes to worrying about your child getting bitten by dogs. 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YWP runs youngwritersproject.org and The Schools Project, a comprehensive online classroom and training program that works with teachers to help students develop their writing and digital literacy skills. Learn more at ywpschools.net or contact Geoff Gevalt at (802) 324-9537. Farm Project Writing Challenge Winners This week, Young Writers Project announces the six winners of the Farm Project writing challenge. Congratulations to David Amouretti, grade 5, Thomas Fleming School, Essex Junction; Callista Bushee, grade 8, Home School, East Wallingford; Kelsey Eddy, grade 9, Mill River High School; Saskia Kiely, grade 7, Vergennes Union High School; Carley Malloy, grade 7, Thetford Academy; and Eva Rocheleau, grade 8, Williston Central School. The Vermont Community Foundation, sponsor of the challenge, will award each writer $50 and an additional $50 donation to a local food or farm nonprofit of the writer’s choice. Seventy-seven writers responded to the prompts to write about farming and food in Vermont. You can read all the submissions, including the winners’ poetry and prose, at youngwriterproject.org. The Chicken Coop By David Amouretti Grade 5, Thomas Fleming School I open the coop’s squeaky door. I pass the rooster sleeping in a feathery mass. He opens one eye, then closes it, Deciding that I’m not a threat. At the laying area, I reach in The tiny room with the mother hens, White, brown, spotted, Sleeping on the side. Waiting for a peck, But nothing happens. David Amouretti Photo contributed I count 1...2…3…4… Four eggs. My trembling hands gently pick them up. They feel cold, chilling my fingers In the already freezing winter. Careful not to drop them, I walk inside, Ready for omelets. 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Emergency answer their crisis hotline refreshment serving, finish provide emotional line helpers, etc. June 8, 8 Housing Volunteers are and also needed weekday support, options counseling a.m.-12 p.m. 1611 Assault on Sand Hill Rd 1641 Accident on River Rd 1736 Motor vehicle complaint on Edgewood Dr 1935 Stolen Vehicle on Roscoe Ct – located 1944 Intoxication on I289 2025 Barking dog on Weathersfield Bow 2034 Disabled vehicle on Park St 2047 Alarm on Ewing Pl 2054 Citizens assist on Carmichael St 2120 Found property on Park St 2222 Suspicious person on South St Thursday, May 9 0213 Alarm on Pearl St 0232 Noise complaint on Roscoe Ct 0602 Assisted the Fire Department on Lincoln St 0748 Tobacco offense on Lincoln St 0752 Accident on Park St 0829 Agency assist on Sherwood Sq 0904 Assist Rescue on Lost Nation Rd 0917 Citizens dispute on Pearl St 0929 Citizens assist on Baker St 0953 Parking problem on Educational Dr 1031 Lost property on Brigham Hill Rd 1219 Accident on Jericho Rd 1246 Agency assist on Main St 1429 Assisted Rescue on Essex Way 1537 Accident on River Rd 1559 Disabled vehicle on Park St 1601 Susp circumstance on Railroad Ave 1654 Agency assist on Baker St 1921 Welfare check on Brickyard Rd 2124 Intoxication on Steeplebush Rd 2129 Alarm on Main St 2259 Unsecure premise on Center Rd Friday, May 10 0231 Agency Assist on Indian Brook Rd 0414 Alarm on Main St 0910 Juvenile Problem on Corporate Dr 1026 Loose dog on Pinecrest Dr 1138 Citizens Assist on Susie Wilson Rd 1146 VIN Verification on Colchester Rd 1153 Citizens assist on Bluestem Rd 1251 Agency assist on Colchester Rd 1300 Agency assist on Main St 1303 Agency assist on Main St 1431 Susp circumstance on Lincoln St 1505 Passing stopped school bus on Pioneer St 1509 Citizens assist on Main St 1553 Welfare check on Sand Hill Rd 1604 Wanted person on Railroad St 1703 Custodial dispute on Main St 1720 Accident on Center Rd 1758 Aggravated Assault on Greenfield Rd 1835 Accident on Gauthier Dr 1942 Welfare check on Main St 1950 Citizens dispute on Railroad Ave 2053 Accident on Susie Wilson Rd 2249 DLS on New England Dr 2254 Motor Vehicle Complaint/ Assault/DUI that occurred in Winooski 2336 Suspicious vehicle on Meadow Terr Saturday, May 11 0157 Alarm on Susie Wilson Rd 0740 Alarm on Prospect St 0836 Alarm on Center Rd 0956 Suspicious circumstance on Indian Brook Rd 0959 Accident on Center Rd 1003 Accident on Essex Way 1106 Animal problem on Pearl St 1119 Assist Rescue/Property damage on Susie Wilson Rd 1333 Animal problem on Foster Rd 1353 911 Hang-up on Perkins Dr 1446 Phone problem on Sand Hill Rd 1451 Accident on Fox Run Rd 1627 Vandalism on Briar Ln 1657 Noise complaint on Chapin Rd 1753 Agency assist on Main St 1917 Custodial dispute on Baker St 2133 Family fight on Railroad St 2328 Intoxication on Doon Way Sunday, May 12 0038 Citizens dispute on Ethan Allen Ave 0422 Citizens assist on Main St 0538 Suspicious circumstance on Brickyard Rd 0647 Family fight on Kellogg Rd 0742 Alarm on Prospect St 0907 Vandalism on Railroad Ave 1100 Motor veh complaint on Center Rd 1116 Welfare check on Lincoln St 1128 Prop damage on Old Colchester Rd 1209 Theft on Orchard Terr 1225 Citizens assist on Main St 1416 Accident on Upper Main St 1439 Accident on Kellogg Rd 1748 Suspicious vehicle on River Rd 1813 Citizens Assist on South St Ln 1922 Alarm on Hiawatha Ave 2022 Theft on Essex Way 2116 Citizens assist on South St 2159 Phone Problem on Susie Wilson Rd 2250 DLS on River Rd 2326 Citizens assist on Main St Traffic Tickets Issued: 15 Written Traffic Warnings Issued: 58 B Section The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 Sports Serving up a winning season ALSO IN THIS SECTION: • School News • Classifieds • Legal Notices SPORTS SHORTS Joe Gonillo W e are smack dab in the middle of May. Enjoy the spring. We still have a month of school remaining, so no going on vacation early. Prom, Frosh Invite, Essex Invitational approaching. Hope all moms had a great Mother’s Day on Sunday. Baseball The baseball team has won three games in a row after a 2-0 week and holds a 6-2 record at the halfway point of the season. The Hornets edged CVU 3-1 behind Luke Salerno. Then they beat CHS 8-1 again with superb pitching. The JV A team is 5-2 following a 1-1 week. They won a slugfest vs. CVU 11-8 then fell to the Lakers 8-2. The JV B team trounced the Enosburg JV’s 25-3 and are 6-0. The Mount Abe game was rescheduled for Monday. Games vs. SHS and Middlebury are up this week. Softball The softball team is an unblemished 8-0 after two big wins last week. First the girls drubbed CVU 16-1 in a game halted by the Mercy Rule after six innings. The Hornets chalked up win number-8 with a 6-1 decision over a scrappy Laker team. Boy, their pitching has been nothing short of outstanding. How many years have I written that? The JV’s went 2-0 last week. A football-like win over CVU 35-15 and then an 18-10 win over CHS. They have won four games in a row and are 5-1. Both teams’ games Saturday vs. Mount Abe were postponed to Monday giving them a three-game week as the varsity travels to Barre and Middlebury. ABOVE: Essex sophomore Daniel Ro returns with a forehand shot against South Burlington on Monday afternoon at Essex High School. The Hornets won 4-3 against the Rebels, which boosted their record to 11-1. The EHS team had a Tuesday game after presstime. LEFT: Essex’s Ryan Wolbach, right, returns a shot during a doubles tennis match with his partner Marsh Palen, left, against South Burlington. RIGHT: Essex sophomore Marsh Palen runs towards a shot. Photos by Oliver Parini Frank named to NE-10 All-Conference first team Stephanie Frank, of Essex, recently capped her softball career at St. Michael’s College by being named to the Northeast-10 All-Conference first team. St. Michael’s College senior Stephanie Frank, of Essex, capped her softball career by being named to the Northeast-10 AllConference first team last Thursday. The accolade, her first as a collegian, came in the utility/pitcher category, as Frank started 16 games in the circle and 15 in the outfield. Frank continued a run of success for her program that has seen at least one player land an all-league laurel during 10 of the last 11 years, with the squad earning 23 citations in that time. Frank was the first Purple Knight first team pick since Ashley Harkins in 2009. Hornets’ SCHEDULE A .282 hitter, the beginning of Frank’s season was delayed by 10 contests due to an early-season injury, but she still finished first on the squad in runs (11) and stolen bases (9) and third in hits (24). Frank drove home five runs, walked four times and struck out only four times in 96 plate appearances. She was also second on the team with five sacrifice bunts and completed the season riding a five-game hitting streak. As one of the Purple Knights’ two primary starting pitchers, Frank won three contests while completing 11 of her 16 starts. She struck out 41 while limiting opponents to BASEBALL: 5/16 Essex at Midd............................. 4:30 p.m. 5/21 Essex vs. St. J............................. 4:30 p.m. GOLF: 5/17 Essex at Basin Harbor................. 3:00 p.m. 5/20 Essex at West Bolton.................. 3:00 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE: 5/17 Essex at BFA............................... 4:00 p.m. 5/20 Essex vs. Spaulding.................... 4:00 p.m. 5/22 Essex vs. MMU........................... 4:00 p.m. 23 walks. Last weekend, Frank became the 10th player in program history to reach 100 career hits and she finished 10th with 104 knocks, just three short of ninth place. Frank also took fourth in steals (26) and tied for fourth in runs (55). As a pitcher, she was second in school annals in innings pitched (518.2) and third in wins (20) and strikeouts (246). Last week, Frank landed on the NE10 Weekly Honor Roll for a week in which she posted a 1.68 earned run average and a 2-2 record, batting .292 with two runs, two RBIs and two stolen bases. GIRLS’ LACROSSE: 5/18 Essex at MMU............................11:00 a.m. 5/21 Essex at Midd............................. 4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL: 5/16 Essex at Midd............................. 4:30 p.m. 5/21 Essex vs. St. J............................. 4:30 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS: 5/16 Essex at CVU.............................. 3:30 p.m. 5/18 Essex vs. Burlington..................10 :00 a.m. 5/20 Essex vs. Colchester................... 3:30 p.m. Boys’ Lacrosse The boys’ lacrosse team was 2-0 last week, has won four games in a row — all double digit scoring — and stands at 7-2. They drilled CVU 14-7 as Teo Olsen scored on an assist from big brother, James, as the Westford boys continue to shine for the Hornets. Essex beat up BHS 16-3. They will travel to Barre and St. Albans this Tuesday and Friday. The JV’s are a solid 6-1-1 though they absorbed their first loss of the season last week 9-4 vs. CVU. They bounced back nicely with a 12-2 win over the Seahorses. The JV B team had a great week going 2-0 against CVU and South Burlington. In the CVU game, Kipp Kelsey had three goals and an assist to lead the Hornet offense to a 7-1 victory. Austin Lee popped in two goals, as did Hunter Stewart. Tyler Fields and Caleb Weinhagan had great days in the defensive midfield. In the SB game, the Young Hornets took the field with only 13 players and earned a hard fought 5-3 win. The Hornets were led by Ryan O’Leary’s three goals with Stewart and Andrew Wagner each adding a score. Chip Crawford and Caleb Austin had solid games at the defensive end while Colby Trudeau, O’Leary, Stewart, Wagner, and Big Bad Evan Friedman all made massive contributions to the team effort by playing all three positions (midfielder, attack and defense) during the course of the game. Great effort by this young group of Hornets. Girls’ Lacrosse The girls lax team fell in their last game 9-8 to #1 and undefeated SB. The Hornets lead 6-5 at the half and played a great game. Linnea Willey scored 4 goals, Charlotte Stuart had 2, Olivia Malle and D.J. Couture 1. Haley Drury stopped 12 shots. They defeated CVU in the previous game and are 4-3. The JVA squad is 6-1 after 2 nice W’s last week: 7-3 over Rutland and 7-5 SB. The JVB’s are 3-0. Boys’ Tennis The boys’ tennis team won three matches last week and 10 in a row since a seasonopening loss to SB. They have won six matches 6-1 and 3 matches 7-0. The other one was 5-2. This week things get wild with four matches vs. SB in the long-awaited rematch, Rice, CVU and BHS. Girls’ Tennis The girls’ tennis team is improving steadily. They are 3-8, went 1-2 last week beating Rice 5-2 then losing close 4-3 matches to Stowe and MMU. They have lost 4 1-game matches this spring and will play the same four teams the – See SHORTS on page 2b GIRLS’ TENNIS: 5/16 Essex at CVU.............................. 3:30 p.m. 5/18 Essex vs. Burlington...................10:00 a.m. 5/20 Essex vs. Colchester................... 3:30 p.m. TRACK: 5/21 Essex at BFA............................... 3:30 p.m. 2b The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 S ports First North Atlantic Conference title earned Essex Women's Rugby ABOVE: Essex’s Frankie Sands tries to take a Rutland-player down while Katie Smith and Kristen Dahlgren back her up. Essex lost the match on Saturday 10-7. The Essex Women’s Rugby team looks next to a match against Stanstead — a Canadian team — on May 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Maple Street Park, Essex Junction. Essex High School alum Justin Pinard (third from left) and the Colby-Sawyer College men’s tennis team earned their first North Atlantic Conference title and a trip to the NCAA tournament last week, while Donna Gordon (fourth from left), another Essex High School alum, and the Colby-Sawyer College women’s tennis team earned the North Eastern Athletic Conference title and a trip the NCAA tournament. Photo contributed LEFT: An MMU/Colchester player marks Katie Sands, of Essex, as she runs the ball with her teammate Scotti Day during a match EHS won on May 7. Photos contributed by Scott Smith SHORTS from page 1b this week highlighted by Thursday’s North Country Boys’ Invitational. guys do this week. Track The track teams had Golf to relocate two meets this The golf teams had a week. First the varsity meet busy week with two matches vs. SB and MMU was moved for each team. The girls to Jericho, then the annual placed first and tied for Frosh Invite on Friday also first as Jessica Poratti and went up Route 15 to MMU Maria Reed both shot 46. because of a surface issue Then it was Erin Murray in lane 1 around most of the and Poratti at 49 in match track. Huge thank you to number-two. The boys Cougar AD David Marlow finished second to SHS in and MMU track and field Barre then first in Newport. coach Bill Eschholz (‘85 The teams have five matches Hornet track captain) for their help and hospitality. The freshman meet is also Day 1 of the Dave Gomez Women’s Decathlon. We hope to host Day 2 here if all repairs are in order. Thanks to maintenance head Bruce Murdough for help and coordination there. Next week is Memorial Day weekend and our Essex Invitational/New England Qualifier all day Saturday. Thursday’s ADL meet had to be changed as well. Notes & News I foolishly neglected to mention/congratulate EHS’ Nancy Chalmers. She is the aunt of newly named SMC women’s basketball coach, Shannon Kynoch. Nancy was also one of Shannon’s biggest fans during her years as a Rebel. Congratulations to Athletic Director Ed Hockenbury who was presented the 2013 State Award of Merit by the Vermont State Athletic Directors Association (VSADA) Monday. Hockenbury was honored during the state conference for athletic administrators at the Three Stallion Inn, in Randolph, Vt. This award is provided annually by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) for recognition of meritorious dedication to High School and Middle School Athletics. He has been our athletic director since 1997. Hockenbury has been a long time member and supporter of the NIAAA for the past 15 years and is a Certified Athletic Administrator. Hockenbury was the head coach of State Champions South Burlington Little League All Stars in 2012. They were also New England Regional Semifinalist. He has been an active youth sports coach in baseball and basketball since 2002. Hockenbury’s dedication to athletics and education has been recognized by receiving the Community Coach of the Year in 2011and Positive Youth Sports Alliance of Essex Friend of the Year in 2012. Hockenbury was the VSADA president in 20022003 and was inducted in the Vermont Principals’ Association Hall of Fame in 2011. THINK SPRING Adams Farm Market NOW OpeN! Tour Our Greenhouses Huge selection of Hanging Baskets, Bedding Plants, Vegetable & Herb Plants and more! Sunday, May 19 12 - 2 p.m. Kingdom Creamery Ice Cream Sampling AND half price Single Scoop Special! ONLY 90¢ plus tax the essex Memorial Day ★★★★★★★★ Save 20% on produce all season. Buy Your 2013 Produce Pass Today! Only $30 Order a fresh baked PIE today! Apple Cider SluShieS NOW AVAilABle Like us on Facebook! 1168 Old Stage Rd. 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Wolbach a senior at Essex High School was recently awarded the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association’s (VYOA) 2013 Hermance Music Scholarship at the Flynn Theater this past Sunday, May 5. Wolbach performed the 1811 Carl Maria von Weber’s “Clarinet Concertino in E Flat (Op. 26).” The scholarship is given to one of the five outstanding senior student soloists that performed with the VYOA organization this past year. Wolbach will be attending The University of Vermont this coming fall majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Music Performance. The Hermance Prize is awarded annually to a Vermont Youth Orchestra senior who has performed as a soloist with a VYOA orchestra during the concert season. Established in 1990 by the parents and grandfather of pianist Harry Hermance, this award is presented in honor of his commitment to musical excellence. Ryan C. Wolbach Photo contributed Jeffrey Kent makes Eagle Scout Jeffrey Kent, a member of the Boy Scout Troop No. 624 and a resident of Essex Junction, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Only 3 to 4 percent of Boy Scout members ever attain this prestigious honor. Kent, 17, of Essex High School, achieved the 21 merit badges required to receive the Eagle Scout award. For his final project he built two handicap accessible picnic tables and two raised flowerbeds for Albert D. Lawton Intermediary School. “I really appreciate everyone who helped me through this process. It was an amazing experience and I’ll never forget it.” A ceremony honoring Kent will take place at a later date. Jeffrey Kent Achievements Alexandra N. Seiler, of Essex Junction, was named as a semifinalist in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seiler attends Essex High School. Semifinalists have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. Margaret Turvey, of Essex Junction, was named as a semifinalist in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Turvey attends Essex High School. Semifinalists have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. Kelsa Battig, daughter of Dr. Michael Battig and Mrs. Heather Battig of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List with Distinction at Grove City College in Grove City, Penn. Kelsa is majoring in biblical and religious studies major and is a 2012 graduate of Essex High School. Lara Musaefendic, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Boston in Boston. Lauren Granato, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester President’s List at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, N.H. Katie J. Polakowski, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. Nicole M. Sjoblom, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. Cali Cornacchia, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Melissa Guziak, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Samuel Carpenter, of Essex "Soaring Eagle” award Photo contributed Local families needed for exchange students ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for boys and girls from a variety of countries around the world. 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Boneless 1 Ferry Rd., South Hero, VT Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt. Carpenter is majoring in business administration. Cameron Maurer, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt. Maurer is majoring in health science. Taylor Rock, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt. Rock is majoring in sports administration. Rachel Elliot, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt. Elliot is majoring in practice in physical education. Tashaw Woodworth, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt. Woodworth is majoring in health science. Cara Turnbull, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at the School of Music at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. Turnbull is a freshman majoring in sound recording technology major. Brittny Goodrich, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. Reece Tanguay, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Chancellor’s List at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, Mass. Tanguay is majoring in business administration. Ricci M. Celia, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at SUNY Canton in Canton, N.Y. Celia is majoring in health care management and is a 2009 graduate of Essex Junction Educational Center. Richard Turvey, of Essex Junction, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. Shawnda Ratcliffe, of Essex, was named to the fall 2012 semester President’s List at the Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, Vt. Randall Raner, of Essex, was recently awarded the “Soaring Eagle” award by Kinder Brothers International (KBI) — a management and leadership firm for the insurance industry located in Dallas, Texas. Raner is a firm principal for KBI, and was one of 14 other field leaders recognized with this award. ASSE. Families may select the youngster of their choice from extensive student applications, family photos and biographical essays. To become a host family or find out more about ASSE and its programs, call Joyce 207-737-4666 or 1-800-677-2773. Or visit us at www.asse.com. Island Beverage Firewood For Sale Green or Dry Selling Wood Pellets Bags and Tons Photo contributed Sunday 50¢ Wing Special! Call for Delivery 802-324-1955 802-372-5525 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Sandwiches/Wraps, Appetizers, Burgers, Salads, Desserts And More! 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If families are looking for a wonderful summer event, please think about purchasing Lake Monster tickets for a game on Saturday, Aug. From Principal Laurie 10 at 6 p.m. Tickets can Singer be purchased for $6 at the Congratulations to this ADL office and at upcoming year's ADL Geo Bee Team; events in the school and under the coaching of teacher community. ADL receives $3 Peter Gustafson, the team from each sale and proceeds won their regional match will be used to cover field and will head to Northfield trip expenses. We hope to High School for the state have a huge ADL crowd at competition on Saturday. the game, so please join us. The team includes: sixthgrader Ben Stewart, seventh- Geo Bee graders Anna Ursiny (also a The ADL Geo Bee team third place finisher in the composed of sixth-grader individual state Geo Bee Benjamin Stewart, seventhcompetition), Sam Feehan, graders Jack Cronin, Anna and Jack Cronin, and eighth- Ursiny and Samuel Feehan graders Emily Tupaj and and eighth-graders Emily Cassidy Read. Coming up Tupaj and Cassidy Reid soon will be the results of finished in second place the Fitness Competition at the Vermont Principals at UVM, at which ADL Association 2013 Geography students often have strong State Championships held performances. These two at Northfield High School on events will finish up the Saturday, May 11. ADL dug a hole early school year's competitive events except for baseball falling behind the eventual winner Charlotte and softball tourneys and the state ADL Agenda Central School in the early rounds but in rounds 8-12 overtook Brownington Middle School to secure a second place finish. Coach Peter Gustafson was especially proud of this year's team. "We're a very young team and will only lose three of the 12 members of the team to eighth-grade graduation. Our goal is to make it back to the states next year and give it another shot." There are two new trophies for the ADL trophy case for winning the regional on May 4 and taking second place on May 11. In addition the six competing members of the ADL Geo Bee team were rewarded silver engraved medallions that they will wear proudly. ADL Spring Concert The annual Spring Concert will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. All music ensembles will present selections in this final concert of the year. Please join us! Hiawatha Classroom Highlight Hiawatha parents from Japan helped Mrs. Stevens’ kindergarten class learn about Children’s Day in Japan, which is celebrated on May 5. On May 8, Megumi Esselstrom and Miyako Toyama shared with the kindergartners how to make a special carp shaped windsock, a traditional craft in honor of this special day in Japan. Everyone enjoyed making this very special craft that celebrates children and symbolizes success in life. Green Mountain Sing Hiawatha staff and students welcome the community to join them for songs during a school-wide Green Mountain Sing assembly on May 28 at 2:05 p.m. This will be the final Sing for the school year. Hope to see you there. PTO News Don’t forget about our fundraiser with the Vermont Lake Monsters! Each ticket costs $6 and for every ticket sold, the PTO earns $3. The date on the tickets is for a game on June 22, which will be Hiawatha night at the Lake Monsters. Additionally, there will be a party with Champ if our school sells 250 tickets. This means only one ticket per student needs to be sold to reach that goal. If you would like to purchase tickets for anyone who is not a student or who is a relative of a student, e-mail Missy at missy6477@aol.com. Reminders and Upcoming Events Kindergarten registration is now open. Contact Mindy Deibler at 8786419 or e-mail mdeibler@ccsuvt.org to set up an appointment for Kindergarten Screening at Hiawatha on June 7. May 20-24 — Book Swap in the Learning Center. May 24 — Memorial Day Assembly and Community Walk For more information on these “highlights” and other school news, visit www. ccsuvt.org/hiawatha or contact Judy Cohan at 878 1384 or Tom Bochanski at tbochanski@ccsuvt.org. ETSD News EMS Orchestra Did you know? When students play instruments, they read in a different language, use math and physics skills, use left and right brain, all the while expressing emotion and artistry through music. Students playing in the Essex Middle School (EMS) string orchestra explore a range of music from classical to fiddling to pop. Join us for the next EMS Orchestra Concert on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. with the Founders String Orchestra. A group of third-graders “wowed” the audience last Tuesday, May 7 during the Green Mountain sing with their newly learned talent for playing the recorder. These dedicated students had been regularly practicing with the Music Teacher, Ms. Reed either before school or after school since February. Their hard work in learning several songs together paid off with a wonderful musical performance. Photo contributed Xiaoyao Gao and Avery Kupferer experiment on the violin. Founders Memorial Photo by Elizabeth Skinner, EMS Orchestra Teacher Students in Ms. McKenna's Kindergarten class at Essex Elementary School have been studying units of measure through cooking. They opened a Pizzeria in the classroom and served lunch to visiting parents. Students selected the menu and made all the pizzas by hand. Photo by Donna Sturgess, EES Administrative Assistant Spring Cleaning? SNAC, Anyone? No, it’s not a misspelling… it’s the Student Nutrition Advisory Council (SNAC) at Founders Memorial School. The job of the SNAC group is to help learn about healthy eating habits, and then use what they have learned to educate other students at the school and also advise the Child Nutrition staff. The group meets twice a month, and is made up of student representatives across grades three, four and five. Students meet with Rachel Preston and Bonnie Szarkowski, their advisors, and do a variety of activities. Recently, the group played a nutrition game on the computer using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Website. Some of the questions included: "If you are eating healthy, does that Student Nutrition Activity Committee gathers around a table at Founders Memorial School. Pictured seated from left to right: Rachel Preston, Walker Sample, Nick Versaci, Aiden Ferreira, Bonnie Szarkowski and Kevin Lyons. Pictured standing from left to right: Ella Lesny, Elizabeth Mitchell and Ella Newman. Photo courtesy of Finest Image Photography mean that you are only eating foods low in fat?" The game allowed the advisors to discuss with students how low fat and fat free dairy products, lean meats, etc. are all part of a healthy diet. Research shows that discussions around healthy eating habits should start early. At Founders, students are learning about healthy eating habits, and then using what they learn to bring new recipes to the hot lunch program. Pet of the Week James Dean 5-month old Neutered Male Reason Here: Transport from Texas SUMMARY: We wouldn’t DONATE! 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Lawton Intermediate School When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 What: Spring Choral Concert Where: Founders Memorial School When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 20 What: No School – student-led conference will be held instead Where: All Essex Junction and Westford schools When: During day Monday, May 27 What: Memorial Day – No School Where: District wide When: During day Monday, May 20 What: Union #46 School Board meeting Where: EHS Library When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30 What: EMS/FMS Orchestra Concert Where: Essex Middle School When: 6:30 p.m. Fleming Flyer One World, Our World Celebration The week of May 2124 will be Thomas Fleming School’s “Fleming Week of Cultural Diversity” to coincide with the United Nation's "World Day for Cultural Diversity" (May 21). One piece of the week will be our annual One World, Our World assembly on Wednesday, May 22 from 2-3 p.m. Students' family members and friends are invited to attend and join in the fun activities to celebrate our diverse cultures. The One World, Our World Potluck will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. that evening (May 22). Families are encouraged to come and bring a favorite family dish to share. This year, we will have the hip-hop group A2VT come perform after dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fleming gym. Sign-ups for the potluck are in this week's Friday Folders. Hope to see you there. EHS News Yard work at EHS Botany teacher Amy Vensel has taken advantage of the beautiful weather this week to bring her Botany classes outdoors. Over the years her classes have planted several gardens and the cooperating weather this spring has made it exceptionally attractive. Weeds have been pulled, and the neverending task of keeping the area raked and spruced up is paying dividends. We're also enjoying the scents of the lilies of the valley and lilacs planted in previous years. Thanks for all the hard work; we're loving the results. Wednesday, May 22 What: One World Potluck Dinner (all are invited) Where: Fleming School When: 5:30 p.m. A2VT About A2VT in their own words: "We are A2VT: Three young guys from Africa. When war broke out in our home countries, we were forced to leave. Eventually we arrived in Vermont, where we now live. Now that we are here, we want to show people what we can do. We write songs. We sing. We rap. We think you will like what you hear!" We have recorded our first album, “Africa, Vermont” with grant funding from the Vermont Community Foundation. Check out more: www.a2vt.com. Thank You Fleming Parents and PTO A big thank you to Sathya Amouretti, the Fleming PTO, and the many Fleming parents and community members who organized, sent cards, baked and otherwise fed the Fleming teachers and staff this week. We appreciate all these efforts — these gestures from the community make our school a great place to work. Field Trips And Volunteers With field trip season After Prom Party The After Prom Party Committee is asking for support and assistance in planning this year's "after prom party". This is a fun-filled event, alcohol and drug free and a wonderful conclusion to the Junior-Senior prom in a safe environment. A variety of current films, entertainment, food and door prizes will be available at the Essex Outlet Cinemas from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. following the prom on Sunday, May 26 into Monday, May 27. The committee depends on donations to make this event a success and a memorable evening for all. Please consider a Essex High School Prom 2013 Essex Prom Special! Order your corsage or boutonniere by May 20th and get 15% OFF! 9:30-5:30 M-F 10-3 Sat Closed Sunday www.vgfloristvt.com 60 Pearl Street Essex Junction | 802.879.7980 upon us, we wanted to remind any parents or guardians who are interested in chaperoning of the following guidelines: No parents or guardians may chaperone a Fleming field trip without first completing our School District’s online volunteer registration form. This allows Fleming to conduct a background check on all volunteers. You will find the link on our school website: www. ccsuvt.org/fleming/newvolunteer. Within a few days of completing the form, you will receive an email letting you know if you have been approved as a Fleming school volunteer. Thank you for your assistance in this process, and for your willingness to chaperone our field trips. Family Sock Hop A family sock hop will be held on Friday, May 31, 6:308:30 p.m. Fleming students attending the sock hop must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is always a fun family event. It will be the final sock hop on this Fleming gym floor — our gym floor will be replaced this summer. Enjoy the dance. CTE CTE students awarded automotive industry credentials The Automotive Technology Program at the Center for Technology, Essex (CTE) recently completed the State Approved Auto Technician Skill Assessments in the areas of tires, disc brakes, drum brakes, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and general service. This skills/ written assessment is administered in order for students to receive industry credentials recognized in the state of Vermont in these areas of training. Based on the results of the recent assessment: 25 students will receive credentials in General Service 15 students will receive credentials in tires 25 students will receive credentials in drum CTE’s Automotive Tech Program instructors work with middle brakes school girls during the Girls Can Too event on May 10, 2012. 25 students will receive Photos contributed credentials in disk brakes year, and the data will be and Dan Clark. More 25 students will receive reviewed for next year’s information about this credentials in hydraulic program and CTE can be training assessments systems Instructors for the found at: www.ccsuvt.org/ The electrical systems portion was a pilot for this program are Gary Swan cte. Movie and cooking night What: The Cooking for a Cause club will host a movie, dinner, and cooking night. Watch the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Eat a spaghetti dinner Make sugar cookies to be brought home. Where: Essex High School Who: Ages 6-10 When: Friday, May 31, 5-8 p.m. Price: $8 Why: All profits go to charity. Last year donatons went to Share Our Strength an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger. Contact: Marybeth Perilli Family & Consumer Science Teacher 857-7000 x1333 mperilli@ccsuvt.org Photo of the week donation of money or gift certificate or prize. To donate or request more information contact Nancy Kelly at 318-2711 or email her at scrapperjoe@comcast. net. ROTC Members of Junior ROTC spent Wednesday visiting the Vermont Air National Guard base at Burlington International airport. Col. James Spaulding accompanied the cadets. Air Guard personnel met with our students and shared first hand knowledge of aviation activities. Many aviation career fields were discussed and our students thank the Vermont Air Guard for being so generous with their time. Welcome Baby Social - This free event will be held Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Hall in Essex. Come have fun with other parents of new babies born in the last year. There will be music with Joanna, yoga with Danielle, activities for siblings, light refreshments, giveaways and raffle prizes. RSVP to bbfessexvt@gmail. com or Danielle at 876-7555. Pictured are parents and babies at the Free Building Bright Futures of Essex Baby Playgroup that is held on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. during the school year. For more information contact Saramichelle at saramerelli7@gmail.com or 872-9580. 6b The Essex Reporter • May 16, 2013 Friday at 5 p.m. for display ads CONTACT US for a free quote or to place an ad PHONE: 802-878-5282 FAX: 802-651-9635 EMAIL: classifieds@essexreporter.com MAIL: The Essex Reporter 462 Hegeman Avenue, Suite 105 Colchester VT 05446 www.essexreporter.com guaranteed to look great. 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