May 2, 2013 - The Essex Reporter
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May 2, 2013 - The Essex Reporter
Reporter THE www.essexreporter.com ESSEX MAY 2, 2013 Vol. 33, No. 18 Don't forget Mom! Gift ideas on page 9a-10a ECRWSS Car Rt. Sort U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 266 Burlington, VT 05401 Postal Patron-Residential New Americans, new hope EHS hosts naturalization ceremony By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter With students away for April break, Essex High School was the venue last week for a naturalization ceremony that transitioned 31 immigrants to United States citizens. Essex High School graduate, U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss, presided over the ceremony attended by Gov. Peter Shumlin and employees of the Essex office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Family members also filled the auditorium to watch and photograph the oath-taking and a renunciation of allegiance to former countries like Burundi, Canada, Nepal, Poland and Thailand, among others. In all, 19 countries were represented. President Obama even made a cameo, offering a videoed welcome to the immigrants, who will now call Vermont home. “I ask that you use your freedom and your talents to contribute to the good of – See IMMIGRANT on page 3a Gov. Peter Shumlin stands with 31 new Americans moments after their naturalization ceremony last Wednesday in the Essex High School auditorium. Photo by Jason Starr Puting out Recreation transition the smoke Trustees pursue zoning change to cap tobacco retailers Officials prepare for unified manager era By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter The Essex Junction Board of Trustees furthered their push to limit the number of tobacco retailers in the village last week in an issue brought on by a community member’s plan to open a new smoke shop on Railroad Avenue. While a new regulation won’t be in place before owners hope to open their “Up in Smoke” shop this spring — it will take at least a year to install, village president George Tyler estimates — the regulation will prevent similar stores from opening in an area that proactive community members have worked diligently over the past four years to revitalize and rid of loitering and drug dealing. “We’re not saying if you’re in business you need to stop,” trustee Lori Houghton said. “We’re just saying we don’t want any more (tobacco retailers).” Meanwhile, Up in Smoke’s tobacco license application is before the Vermont Department of Liquor Control in a public hearing set for 9:30 a.m. May 9. The hearing was originally scheduled to take place at the department’s headquarters in Montpelier, but community members wishing to weigh in on the application have convinced liquor control officials to hold it in Essex Junction — at Park Street School, 21 Park Street. The trustees determined at their meeting last week that a change to village zoning regulations is a better route than creating a new ordinance to cap tobacco retailers. Village attorney Dave Barra has recommended going the zoning route. “Zoning is a little more bulletproof because it’s less reactionary to one situation,” Tyler said, adding that an ordinance is easier for a business owner to find loopholes in. Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Prevention and Wellness Coordinator Gabrielle Ratte Smith presented the trustees with research to help justify the new regulation. Smith and Essex CHIPS Community Wellness Coordinator Matt Whalen said there is evidence of a connection between the number of children who smoke and the number of tobacco outlets within a half-mile of a school. Whalen said the connection correlates to the way cigarettes are marketed at the “point of sale” in stores. Village vice president Dan Kerin is the lone trustee concerned about a new tobacco regulation in the village, noting an opposite trend in Vermont and the nation to loosen laws around marijuana use. “Trying to legislate morality is a slippery slope,” he said. “We are focusing on tobacco here, and there are a lot of things out there that are unhealthy.” Nonetheless, the trustees decided to formally task the Essex Junction Planning Commission with writing a tobacco retailer cap into the village zoning regulations. Public hearings on the change will be held in front of the commission. Scheidel takes seat with trustees By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter Ally Vile started in March as the new director of Essex Parks and Recreation. By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter A transition into the leadership role of the Essex Parks and Recreation Department would be enough to tackle at any time, but to do so during the spring ramp-up of summer programming makes for lively times for new director Ally Vile. “Things are buzzing around here,” she said Monday. Vile stepped up from program coordinator in March, a position she had held for nearly seven years under former director Mark Berry. She is now hiring to fill her former position, as well as interviewing candidates for summer seasonal positions and preparing park facilities for the summer season. The department is also building a new restroom at Sand Hill Pool and preparing for a new season of capacity Photo by Oliver Parini monitoring and milfoil control at Indian Brook Reservoir. An Essex resident, Vile comes into the position with a comprehensive understanding of the department, but she is starting to grasp a new level of knowledge. “I am definitely getting my head wrapped around all of the projects (Berry) was thinking about or had gotten started,” she said. Berry, whom Vile called “a great mentor,” moved last year to Groton, Conn., to take over the Parks and Recreation Department there. Among the underway projects is construction of a new bathroom at Sand Hill Park that will, unlike the current facility, allow for restroom access when the pool is not open. It will replace a portable restroom placed on the grounds in the offseason. – See RECREATION on page 2a ETSD school board elects seats and talks security By ELSIE LYNN The Essex Reporter The Essex Town School District school board met Monday evening at Founders Memorial School to kick off their first board meeting since the Annual Meeting and elections on April 9. Board members Dave Clough, Brendan Kinney and Dan House, along with Superintendent Mark Andrews welcomed Kim Gleason back for another two-year term and Rachel Preston for her first three-year term. The board reelected Kinney as chair and reelected Gleason as vice chair. House took on the role of clerk, which Ben Gilliam — who did not seek reelection this year — filled in the past. “Our work is a team effort,” noted Kinney. “As long as we continue to act as a team, I’m happy to serve as chair.” Gleason, House and Preston also noted their willingness to serve the board. The meeting progressed to discussions on new board member orientation, evaluation of the Celebration of Learning — a student-led interaction with parents on April 9, an overview of next year’s financial planning and budgeting, and a preliminary discussion on the safety of students, staff and the ETSD school buildings. “We’ve all thought a lot about school security lately,” Andrews said. “Violence is all around us … The safety of our school, children and staff is the most important thing… We have to improve the security of our three schools.” ETSD schools are currently in compliance with basic safety measures like locks on all the classroom doors, shades on the windows, and having guests wear a name tag, sign in and leave their keys at the front office. However, the superintendent made a recommendation Monday evening to improve upon those basic precautions. Suggested changes included: locking the front internal doors, installing a buzzer system required for entrance, fortifying doorframes and glass, adding and improving surveillance cameras, and offering front office staff more training to help them make security decisions. With the help of the Essex Police, a second student resource officer (SRO) will be circulating between ETSD and Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School in Essex Junction this year. More details and discussion will follow before any of the superintendent’s suggested security measures are finalized. The next school board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 13 at Founders Memorial School. To contribute comments to the board, contact: bkinneyetsd@gmail.com. Essex Town Manager Pat Scheidel took a seat at the staff table during last week’s Essex Junction Board of Trustees meeting, beginning, at least symbolically, his tenure as the first unified town/ village manager in 60 years. Scheidel was invited by the trustees to discuss his planned transition to managing both municipalities simultaneously in the new fiscal year beginning in July, and he took the opportunity to affirm his desire to fill the role. The unified manager position has been created through ongoing discussions between the trustees and the Essex Selectboard. Scheidel said serving both boards is a way to reduce the cost of running the overlapping governments. “How to get the delivery of services to people without putting both hands in their pockets all the time is an issue we should never lose site of,” said Scheidel. “One person reduces the overhead … I would certainly like to be the last of the two manager generation.” Scheidel and the trustees hope that after a year of managerial unification the stage will be set for a new manager to step into the role, with issues of compensation, time split and conflicts of interest ironed out. The trustees agreed that a succession plan should be worked out during Scheidel’s first year, as Scheidel has hinted at retirement. “We need to put something in place that’s viable after we’ve left the scene,” village president George Tyler said. The only red flag Scheidel identified is maintaining confidentiality when sitting in on executive (closed-door) sessions with both boards, especially when it comes to land acquisitions and employee union negotiations. “Secrets could be released,” he said, “but there’s nothing that big that is going to be unknown.” Scheidel envisions a 50-50 split of his time, although that will fluctuate based on the day-to-day needs of each municipality. Using phone and e-mail, he can work for the village while at the town offices, and vice-versa. He plans to computerize his daily schedule for access by certain local officials. The selectboard is unanimously supportive of the unified manager concept and has given Scheidel the go-ahead to amend his town employment contract to take on village hours. Details of the unified agreement will be hashed out in closed-door meetings with selectboard members, trustees and Scheidel this spring. A sub-committee of local officials will be formed to evaluate Scheidel and the concept, and plan for Scheidel’s successor. 2a Q&A With ... Tracey Medeiros The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook Our very own food columnist, Tracey Medeiros of Essex, has recently completed her second Vermont cookbook. “The Vermont Farm Table,” a 255-page recipe book published by Countryman Press in Woodstock, is set to come out in May. Freelance Photographer Oliver Parini — who also shoots for the Essex and Colchester papers — took all but one of the photographs in the book. “The book itself is beautiful,” said Medeiros. “Everyone did a fabulous job.” “I started working on the book when I started writing for The Essex Reporter and The Colchester Sun,” said Medeiros, who began writing a weekly food column in July of 2011. She said the enthusiasm she received from contacting local farmers, food merchants and producers for the column was so overwhelming she just had to do another Vermont cookbook. Medeiros’ first Vermont cookbook, “Dishing up Vermont,” was published by Storey Publishing in 2008. She began working on that nearly nine years ago when she and her husband moved to Essex. The Massachusetts native holds her BS in Political Science from Northeastern University; she earned her paralegal diploma from NYU in 1994, but decided law wasn’t the right field for her. Medeiros switched gears and went to Johnson and Wales, in Providence, R.I., where she graduated with a culinary arts diploma in 1997. “I love food,” she said. “When we moved here (to Essex in 2005), I was so amazed at all the wonderful food in this state… I was like a kid in a candy shop.” Medeiros knows that she has been very fortunate for both books to be published so quickly. Her new Vermont cookbook offers 150 recipes from 107 different contributors. Different from Dishing Up Vermont, Medeiros points to the farmers’ market features, distillery features and more seafood dishes. Also unique to “The Vermont Farm Table” is the method Medeiros used to select the organization to receive a portion of the proceeds. For her first Vermont cookbook, she donated to the Vermont Fresh Network; this time around, Medeiros asked her contributors to help her select the benefiting organization. “It is really important that this is a community cookbook,” Medeiros reiterated. So, based on nominations from the contributors, a portion of the proceeds from “The Vermont Farm Table” will benefit the Vermont Food Bank. Medeiros recently reflected on “The Vermont Farm Table” and her second experience publishing a Vermont cookbook. Q: What inspired you to make this cookbook? A: The enthusiasm folks had for wanting to be in the column I write every week for The Essex Reporter and The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 The Colchester Sun was a big driver. People would make the time for me to be in this column. After a few interviews for the column, I felt the need for a new Vermont cookbook. Q: How did you come up with the recipes in the cookbook? A: When I contacted these hardworking folks (farmers, food producers and merchants) I asked them to submit a recipe that showcases what they do. I wanted them to submit a recipe that showcases their products. It’s about the Vermont food producers first; then, like a puzzle, I selected what recipes I was going to use in the book. All of the recipes have been tested and are in the same format. There are recipes for amateur and expert cooks alike. There’s something for everyone: vegetarian recipes, meat-lovers’ recipes, desserts, soups, salads and more. There’s a nice range of recipes. I wanted this cookbook to reflect the face of Vermont — it’s a community cookbook. Q: How long did it take you to complete this cookbook? A: It took me about a year. I spent many hours at my computer. Q: After interviewing so many farmers and food producers/merchants in Vermont, did you draw any conclusions? A: It is a remarkable community. They are very passionate and hardworking people. They really are concerned about producing the best products possible in a responsible way. It’s a lot of work and not a lot of money. What drives them is the passion, love and belief in what they are doing. It’s a really special community. Q: Why are you donating proceeds to Vermont Food Bank? UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, May 7 What: The Vermont Foodbank Hunger Action Conference and book signing Where: Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington When: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 8 What: Book signing Where: Phoenix Book Store, Essex Junction When: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 What: Book signing Where: Phoenix Book Store, Burlington When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 What: The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook Dinner and Book Launch Where: Carpenter & Main, Norwich, Vt. When: 6 p.m. Details: It will be a four-course dinner consisting of soup, salad, entree and dessert, as well as a complimentary copy of The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook signed by the author. This event is open to the public. Make reservations by contacting The Norwich Bookstore at (802) 649-1114. For the latest news and updates follow: www.facebook.com/ vermontfarmtablecookbook A: I felt that I needed to give back more than just with the book. The people I’ve met really care about feeding their community high quality food, taking care of the soil and really thinking about the next generation. It’s awe-inspiring and I really wanted to give these hard working people a voice. My hope and goal through this book is to get the word out there on a local and national level. I want to keep these farmers employed We offer more than just Scrap Metal Buyers Demolition & Debris Removal At Ready Funeral & Cremation Services, we are proud to offer dignified cremation services, but even more than that, we understand the importance of the healing process for the family. We want to see you and your family come to peace with the loss of your loved one and we know that a memorial service can go a long way in helping this process. It gives you time to reflect on memories and celebrate their life. 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I also want to excite the younger generations; to plant that seed [in our youth] that says, ‘maybe I will try to be a farmer one day.’ EXPERIENCE LEARNING. RECREATION from page 1a At Indian Brook Reservoir, a carrying capacity study is ongoing to manage the wear and tear caused by the 4,300 park pass holders that amount to roughly 10,000 people using the park each season. Also, mitigation of the invasive aquatic plant, milfoil, began last summer, and its effectiveness will be assessed this spring. The department has grant funding to remove remaining milfoil plants this season. Berry also oversaw a needs assessment for the department in 2011 that Vile said she will refer to in determining where else to focus department resources. “We’re trying to pick up where (Berry) left off, staying steady and improving where we need to,” said Vile. “We are always adding programs and increasing the quality of what we offer.” For Vile, the transition from program coordinator to department director means a shift in focus from programs to the buildings and grounds the department controls. “I’ve been a part of the department for a long time and it was a great opportunity,” she said. 3a The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 Transition PT comes to Essex Junction By PHYL NEWBECK For The Essex Reporter Sean Fitzgerald has come home. In 2007, Fitzgerald and his thenpartner began a physical therapy practice in South Burlington. Two years later, he opened a branch of that practice, then called Momentum Physical Therapy, in Jericho, the town in which he grew up. In 2012 he changed the name of the practice to Transition Physical Therapy and this month he will open another office at 17 Main Street in his home town, Essex Junction. Fitzgerald started his professional career as a personal trainer after obtaining a degree in health science/allied health from Johnson State College. He later earned a BS in biology and was working on a Masters in Education from St. Michael’s College when he began to think his work wasn’t reaching the population that really needed help. After obtaining his Masters in Physical Therapy from UVM, Fitzgerald spent a year at Fletcher Allen before branching out on his own. Fitzgerald changed the name of his practice when he split from his former partner. “The logo and the name reflect our approach to physical therapy,” he said. “Physically and cognitively, everything has a duality and we help you transition to those dualities.” The practice’s philosophy is referred to as “the art of going grey,” suggesting transitions from black to white and Sean Fitzgerald back again. “People become patterned,” said Fitzgerald. “They lose the ability to transition and they end up compensating.” Rather than treat the result of this situation, Fitzgerald and his team try to figure out what caused the problem in the first case. “We want to know why the injury occurred,” he said “rather than react to the injury.” Although Fitzgerald works with a wide variety of patients, he has recently begun to specialize in musicians. After watching his violinist daughter and pianist son at rehearsals and concerts he realized that just like athletes, musicians spend many hours in certain postures. In addition to being a member of the sports physical therapy and private practice sections of the American Physical Therapy Association he has joined the the Performing Arts Special Interest Group. He is also a member of the Performing Arts Medical Association. Fitzgerald continues to work with Transition Physical Therapy recently opened its second location on 17 Main Street in Essex Junction. athletes of all kinds and serves as a physical therapy consultant for the USA Olympic Luge Team in Lake Placid. Fitzgerald is one of only 100 people in the U.S. who is certified to do postural restoration work — one of his specialties. He works with a patient’s neurological system as much as with their musculature. Additionally, Fitzgerald focuses on body symmetry. He explained that most humans have developed a right stance posture over time which throws off their symmetry and causes them to rotate parts of their body in order to maintain their center of gravity. That’s why Fitzgerald begins every consultation by determining whether the patient is neutral, believing that is the basis for everything. “We’re looking systemwide,” he said. “Even if someone comes to me with a shoulder problem, I’ll look at their pelvis to see if they are neutral.” There are two fulltime and two-part time physical therapists at both the Jericho and Essex Junction locations, as well as an exercise physiologist. Every patient gets a onehour block of time to make sure they receive a thorough evaluation. Fitzgerald also believes in giving back to the community. His practice has been involved with three local charitable efforts: the Slam Diabetes Wiffle Ball tournament at Little Fenway Park, the Camp Exclamation Point program in Richmond, and the Fallen Heroes Race to Remember at Camp Johnson. Fitzgerald is taking new patients but wants to continue keeping his practice small and community-based. “It’s more than rewarding,” he said of his work. “It’s so much fun, particularly in a small community. Nothing is more fulfilling than helping people restore some aspect of their function and performance.” IMMIGRANT from page 1a our nation and the world,” Obama said. “You can help write the next great chapter in our American story.” Shumlin declared that the immigrants “have picked the best of the 50 states to live in.” “You follow in a long tradition of the melting pot that makes this the greatest democracy where freedom reigns that’s ever been invented,” added the governor. “We are glad you’re here, we are glad you’re Vermonters, and we look forward to a very prosperous journey for you and your family.” The ceremony capped unique and varied journeys to America, but those stories remained private through the ceremony. One of the immigrants who resides in Essex declined an interview request. The new American perspective was articulated emotionally by Noel Mukiza, a Burundian and Rwandan refugee who came to Vermont in 2007 and now works as a case manager for the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program in Fort Ethan Allen. Mukiza shared his thoughts and experiences as a refugee in Africa and as a new American over the past six years. He became a citizen a year ago. “People come here because they lack freedom, lack a future,” he said. “They are without hope. Thanks to the Refugee Resettlement Program, I was settled and given the tools to restart my life.” Mukiza spent 12 years as a refugee of Rwandan war in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Republic of Tanzania. He earned a high school degree and became a teacher and leader in the refugee community, but he “was never a citizen of a country.” “Today, I am really proud that I have a country I belong to,” he said. “I have a country that when I think about my past, I think my destiny was to be here. And I feel like I have a future.” Since arriving in Vermont, Mukiza has had two children who “are really blessed to be in a country where human rights are respected, where freedom is really visible.” For employees of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Vermont Service Center — with offices in St. Albans and Essex — attending the ceremony was a way to make real the day-to-day work they do processing immigration applications. The employees work through paper correspondence only, never meeting the applicants for whom they make benefits decisions. About 100 employees watched the ceremony, and the service center’s acting director, Karen FitzGerald, spoke about the experience on their behalf. “We are thrilled to be able to meet you in person,” she said. “It makes us very proud of the work we do to play a part in your journey.” The 31 candidates for citizenship stood to take the oath of allegiance to the United States and to pledge allegiance to the flag. Each was called individually to receive their citizenship documents and shake hands with Shumlin. GREEN UP DAY SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 Green-Up Day Group Hours are 9 am - 2 pm Thank you for helping make Green-Up Day in Essex a success! Please remember that: All Green-Up litter must be put in specially marked bags. The purpose of the day is cleaning roadsides, drainage swales and park/common areas - not personal yard or business site clean-up. Over the past few years, a large number of tires have been deposited at some pick-up sites which appear to have originated from commercial businesses and not from roadway pick-up. Residents are encouraged to contact the Police Department if this type of drop-off is observed. No hazardous waste will be accepted; please bring your hazardous waste to the Chittenden County Solid Waste District Facilities (872-8100 for information) The Town will not pick up tree and branch debris from private property - do not put this material at the curb. The CCSWD drop-off facility at the old Town landfill (VT2A and the Circumferential Highway) will accept this material. The Town of Essex will pick up rubbish from the following identified drop-off sites, those sites specifically assigned by the Recreation Department, and wherever the specially marked Green-Up Day bags are placed along the road edge: 1. Town Common - across from the Essex Free Library 2. Indian Brook Reservoir 3. Highway Garage / Fire Station - Sand Hill Road 4. Corner of Allen Martin Drive and Thompson Drive 5. Northeast corner of the Susie Wilson Road/Blair Road Intersection • A sign will mark these areas. Please place all articles near the sign. • All rubbish will be picked up from the above areas between 2 - 4 pm on that day or on the following Monday. All residents are requested to bring filled Green-Up bags to the pick-up points. • The Town will make arrangements with groups registered with the Recreation Department to pick up debris at additional locations. As a thank-you to volunteers, hot dogs, chips, and even some healthy snacks will be available at the Town of Essex Public Works yard on Sand Hill Road from 11 am – 1 pm while they last! Thank you for your help in keeping Essex green! Photo contributed 4a The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 Opinion From the Statehouse Essex Memorial Day Parade Committee gathers The Essex Memorial Parade Committee held its 4th Annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser featuring Sturcrazie on April 20 at the Catamount Country Club in Williston. The event raises funds and awareness for the Essex Memorial Day Parade on May 25. Event Chair Lorraine St. Cyr Berry, pictured second from right, thanked local florists — Centerpiece, Chantilly Rose, Maplehurst and Village Green — as well Sturcrazie and parade committee members for their time and dedication to make the event a success. Parade committee members pictured, from left to right, are: Ed Von Sitas, Heidi Clark, Mary Tewarson, Ed Daudelin, Caroline Ashley, Lorraine St. Cyr Berry and Scott Morris. Spreading the wealth through the Capital Construction Bill A s you read this column, only one Linda or two weeks remain in this Myers legislative session. The Speaker of the House anticipates a May 11 adjournment, while the Senate says it may take until May 18 to complete our work. Legislative salaries for the 2013 session that were approved last year run through May 18. So if we get out on May 11 or May 18, we will still be within the approved budget. These last few weeks have seen many bills coming before the House. The transportation bill has passed the House and Senate and will go into effect on May 1. We have passed a bill, H.522, which is a response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse. The House passed H.528, the tax bill, but as of this writing the Senate Finance Committee has not weighed in on its changes to the bill. The House approved H.530, the Appropriations Budget Bill as well as H.533, the Capital Construction Bill (more about that below). H. 200, the bill to decriminalize marijuana was passed, as was H.538, Amendments to Education Funding Laws. Last week the House approved S.14, the “fair share” bill that will require non-union members to pay an agency fee to unions at their place of employment. Of major concern to many people is S.77, the assisted suicide bill, which will have been discussed by the House members by the time you read this column. The bills noted here can be seen in their entirety by going to www.leg.state.vt.us and looking for the bills as passed. You can also go to the same web site to look at roll call votes for various bills to see how your legislators voted on specific bills. The main focus of my committee, House Corrections and Institutions, on which I serve as vice-chair, is the Capital Construction Bill. This is a two-year bill that appropriates bonded money for capital construction projects throughout the state. The FY2014-2015 bill sets up spending of $173,231,370 for projects ranging from the renovation and replacement of state facilities destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene such as the Waterbury State Office Complex, $56.2 million; the Vermont State Hospital system, $8.7 million; and the moving of the Agency of Transportation employees who had been housed in Waterbury to the National Life building in Montpelier, $4.1 million. Other large appropriations in the bill include $15.1 million for statewide major maintenance of state buildings and $2.5 million to complete funding of a district heating plant in Montpelier that will serve state buildings and businesses in the Capital City. $11 million has been appropriated to complete the funding of a new Vermont State Health Lab in Colchester to finish the funding of the $39 million building. The ground-breaking for this building took place Monday. H.533 also provides $3.5 million toward a $7.9 million renovation of the Lamoille County Courthouse in Hyde Park and $6.1 million to consolidate the Brattleboro and Rockingham state police barracks in Winchester. The bill also appropriates $17.1 million to pay off all school construction funds that have been owed to school districts throughout the state. The Center for Technology in Essex will receive $347,793 from this appropriation to pay off the state’s obligation for the addition and renovations made in FY 2008. While these appropriations fund major construction projects, the Capital Bill also provides money for repairs at other state buildings and correctional facilities, major maintenance at state historical sites, and the funding of grants for communities for historic preservation, barns, cultural facilities, recreational facilities, human services, and agricultural fairs. There are appropriations to the University of Vermont and the Vermont State Colleges for construction and renovation, for clean water and drinking water projects in towns throughout the state, for small scale rehabilitation for state parks and recreation, for land acquisitions for military armories, for agriculture best management practices, for Vermont Public Television and Vermont Interactive Technologies, for rural fire protection, and for the Vermont Veterans Home. The bill even provides funds for underwater preserves in Lake Champlain, roadside historic markers, and digital orthophotographic mapping. The Capital Bill funds a huge number of projects throughout Vermont and you can see why my committee spends most of the legislative session crafting this bill. H.533 was approved by a 135-0 vote in the House and has also been passed by the Senate Institutions Committee and the full Senate. The two committees will now try to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions. For those of you who have expressed concerns about H.526, the shoreline protection bill, it appears the bill has been tabled for this session and more study will follow. The same has happened with S.30, the wind power moratorium bill. A committee will study the issue this summer. There is one more thing coming up in the Legislature in the next two weeks that will be of special interest to Essex residents. A resolution, sponsored by the five Essex representatives, will be read in the House of Representatives congratulating the Town on its sestercentennial, the 250th anniversary of the founding of Essex on June 7, 1763. FYI: Remember all those bills to name state “entities” that I mentioned in my last column. Not a single one has passed through the House or Senate. Perhaps my fellow legislators realized there were more important issues to consider during this legislative session. I appreciate the faith you have in me to represent you in Montpelier and I will work diligently to keep the trust you have given me. If any of you have questions about what is going on in Montpelier I will be happy to answer any of them as time permits. I look forward to hearing from you with your questions and concerns. You can call me at 878-3514 or call the Statehouse at 802-828-2228 to leave a message for me. You can also e-mail me at: themyers@ attglobal.net, lmyers@leg.state.vt.us, or lindakmyers@ comcast.net. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Linda Myers represents Essex Town in the House of Representatives. Photo contributed Perspective My brother, Moby Dick and PETA By EMERSON LYNN My younger brother spent a good share of his youth on the muddy shores of the Neosho River in Kansas, armed with a fishing pole, angling for anything with gills. He caught the occasional bass, perch, sucker and carp. And then, there was the 60-pound channel cat, which was about as long as he was tall, and almost his equal in weight. It was his Moby Dick, the whale of a fish that fed his dreams. And his hook had settled deep into the monster’s throat. The thing about catfish is that they don’t die easily. And this one was no exception, even as it was dragged the hundred yards from the creek to the garage, and then laid flat on an old pine board. It continued to writhe, seemingly convinced that its muddy, dark, slithery haunts were within flapping distance. My brother, buoyed by the bounty that was struggling ’neath his hands, was equally determined the fish’s fate would soon be sealed. Hold em, he said. I did, as he raced to the shed, returning moments later with a hammer and a twenty-penny nail. (More like a giant spike.) “Watch …. this is what Mr. Scoville taught me.” He was so proud. (Mr. Scoville was a neighbor, ancient in years and beliefs and with fingers the size of sausages … and the one who taught him how to handle the monsters of the Neosho.) And my brother, in one quick, fluid motion, drove the spike down through the head of the fish and into the knot of pine beneath. I watched, eyeball to eyeball with the fish. He didn’t blink. Not once. His barbells (the four sets of whiskers) twitched twice. The end. And my brother’s story — Moby Dick of the Neosho — has continued ever since. But stories have ways of taking unexpected turns. And yesterday, decades later, this one took a decided twist. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has recently asked the Vermont Fish and Wildlife department to cancel its “Let’s go Fishing” program. The purpose of the department’s event is to teach families and their children how to fish. Picture a bunch of Mr. Scovilles … The release from PETA reads: “The only lesson that fishing teaches children is that violence is acceptable when it is directed against those who don’t look like them or are smaller and weaker than they are. Fish have particularly sensitive mouths and lips that they use in much the same way that we use our hands …” That cut my brother to the quick. He in no way looked like that channel cat, not even after a three-day climb without a razor. As close as it was in height and weight, he was still the bigger of the two. Plus, he had the hammer and the spike. The fish didn’t. And Mr. Scoville had neglected to tell him about the “irrefutable scientific evidence that fish feel pain.” How was he to know? The problem is, as profound as his remorse might be something that has yet to be quantified my brother still fishes. Primarily with flies. For unsuspecting trout in clear mountain streams. The pretty ones, with scales that shimmer with all colors of the rainbow. The ones with bobbing lips that practically talk to you. Will he stop? Will PETA’s plea make a difference? Is there no end to his madness? Can he wean himself from the thrill of the catch? Or will the Herman Melville of his youth rise again, the Melville who wrote: “Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off — then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. This is my substitute for pistol and ball. With a philosophical flourish Cato throws himself upon his sword; I quietly take to the ship.” Tough call. The PETA folks make such compelling arguments. Emerson Lynn is the co-publisher of The Essex Reporter and the publisher of the St. Albans Messenger. Time out on reach up time limits By MARGARET K. NELSON When President Clinton promised to “end welfare as we have come to know it” and signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act into law on Aug. 22, 1996, he initiated a policy experiment, an experiment with the lives of low income parents (mostly women) and their children. Almost 17 years later the part of that experiment that had to do with time limits for lifetime welfare receipt has proven to be a significant failure. To be sure, time limits made good headlines because they appealed to both liberals and conservatives who believed that the right combination of incentives and sanctions would encourage employment over welfare reliance. But time limits have made terrible social policy. No combination of incentives and sanctions can create jobs where no good or accessible ones exist; no combination of incentives and sanctions can reduce the real, concrete barriers to employment many individuals experience. Governor Shumlin now proposes to inaugurate this social policy in Vermont by ending welfare benefits after three years and instituting a lifetime maximum of five years. This would bring us in line with other states. It would also jeopardize the well-being of thousands of Vermonters. Indeed, just last year, a report from the Agency of Human Services acknowledged that eliminating assistance for the few families that did exceed a 60 month limit on receipt of welfare would leave “families destitute and at risk and … create a large hole in the fabric of Vermont’s safety net for those most in need” because those families have “three times as many barriers to gaining self sufficiency as the general Reach Up caseload population.” Just to be clear, the Reach Up program that Governor Shumlin is proposing to limit is by no means a free ride. About a third of Reach Up participants already work or comply with other requirements to get the meager benefits they receive. Many others are training or pursuing educational goals. Others have a deferment to care for an infant, or another family member requiring care, or due to disability – essentially meaning they cannot (and are not required to) work for a period of time. The data show that arbitrary time limits do not help any welfare recipients – whether they are currently employed, in training or educational programs, or deferred for the time being. A long series of studies, from a broad variety of agencies, has demonstrated that time limits have negative consequences. Recipients pushed off welfare by time limits land in jobs that are less durable and less remunerative than are found by those who leave voluntarily; timelimit leavers are also more likely than voluntary leavers to experience a worsened state of financial well-being. Most recently, and of perhaps the most direct relevance to Vermont, a new report from the State of Maine documents the “severe hardships” families endure when arbitrary time limits are imposed on temporary cash assistance, such as that now provided by Vermont’s Reach Up program. As is the case in other states, these hardships include food insecurity, housing destabilization, and utility shutoffs. To compound the probable injury, Governor Shumlin has also proposed to reduce the amount of state dollars spent to provide low-income, working Vermonters with tax credits under the Earned Income Tax Credit program, a program that has been hailed by many as the most effective anti-poverty policy that exists. Because it increases the ability of workers in low-paying jobs to support themselves and their families, it is of special importance to working Vermonters as they seek to transition off welfare. Vermonters are known for their common sense and compassion. We should invest in programs that work and that help Vermonters get back on their feet. Arbitrary time limits on temporary cash assistance is proven not to work and is at odds with our instincts for common sense and compassion. To be sure, the Governor has proposals to help the low-income, working population, through bolstering the funding for child care subsidies. But that bolstering will be of little help on a cold night when the fuel runs out. Margaret K. Nelson is a professor of sociology at Middlebury College. Publisher Lynn Publications Inc. Published Thursdays Advertising Manager Wendy Ewing ewing@essexreporter.com General Manager Suzanne Lynn 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 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 2, 2013 Bradley David Nadeau (September 22, 1994 – April 28, 2012) Our hearts still ache for you Brad. We remember your strength, your kindness to others and your love for family and friends. We will hold on tight to the memories of the life you shared with us and our hearts will always be filled with the love we have for you. We miss you – Love, Your Family. It’s been a year since the angels came for you and I’ve thought of you everyday my baby boy. I sat on your bench at school the other day. It’s a place I like to go when it’s quiet and no one is around. I can sit and look out at the field, and when I close my eyes I can see you running like the wind with that smile of determination on your face. I miss having you here with us. I miss the sound of your laugh, our heart to heart talks and your big hugs. I hold so many memories of you in my heart – some that make me smile and some that make me cry. I am grateful for all the moments with you and love you more than words could ever say. You brought something so precious to my life in the short time you were able to be here on this earth and that is worth every tear I will shed missing you. Love ya 4, Ma Find This Sunflower! This week we’ve hidden a sunflower, but in how many different places? Find them all and let us know – we’re putting you through your paces! You’ll get a free online subscription just for entering - so it can’t hurt And if you’re the winner of the draw you’ll even get a t-shirt! Riders "rein" in recognition Submit online at www.essexreporter.com/contest 802-878-5282 by May 23. Winner will be announced on June 6. Achievements Equestrians from Freedom Farm in Jericho recently attended the 2012 Vermont Horse Shows Association Year End Awards banquet. From left: Alexis Walker (Champion Junior English Equitation, Reserve Junior Showmanship and Junior Pleasure); Beth Shelley (Champion Morgan Geldings and Morgan Hunter Pleasure Horse, Reserve Justin Morgan Standard), Jolene Fontaine (Champion Quarter Horse Mares, Open Western Pleasure and Quarter Horse Western Pleasure, Reserve Adult Stock Seat Equitation and Adult Trail), Kira Clokey (Champion Paint Horse Under Saddle, Owner to Ride, Senior English Equitation and Senior Pleasure, Reserve Senior Showmanship), Carly Jenkins, Eva Joly (Champion Beginner Horsemanship, Beginner Equitation, Model Pony Beginner Pleasure and Trail, Reserve Beginner Showmanship, High Point Pony), Connor Jenny (Champion Junior Showmanship, Quarter Horse Trail, Junior Pleasure and Junior Trail, Reserve Junior Stock Seat Equitation and English Equitation), Kaelyn Jenny (Champion Western Road Hack, Senior Showmanship and Senior Trail, Reserve Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle, Quarter Horse Trail, English Road Hack, Senior Stock Seat Equitation). Not pictured: Cara Turnbull (Champion English Road Hack, Reserve Hunter Pleasure Horse, Hunter Model and Senior English Equitation) and Chantel Charlebois (Champion Senior Stock Seat Equitation and Senior Pleasure, Reserve Senior Trail). Photo contributed The Headlines First • Video Reports Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/essexreporter Daniel W. Rieder, of Jericho, received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. in December 2012. Warren Irish, son of Gary and Penny Irish of Jericho, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, Vt. Warren is a sophomore in their architectural engineering program, and a 2011 graduate of Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho. Erin Bentlage, of Jericho, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. William Frick, of Jericho, a first-year student, was named a Charles O. Thompson Scholar for the 2012-2013 academic year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Mass. Jenna Heath was named to the fall 2012 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. Heath is studying for her BA Middle School Mathematics Ed. Krista Luchini was named to the fall 2012 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. Luchini is studying for her BA Elementary Education. Samantha Ward was Congratulations students for a job well done this semester! Email susan@ essexreporter.com to receive a free online subscription to The Essex Reporter. named to the fall 2012 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. Ward is studying for her BA Graphic Design and Media Arts. Sara Till, of Jericho, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Maura Spillane, daughter of Mary and Philip Spillane of Jericho, recently performed a voice and clarinet recital sponsored by the Connecticut College Department of Music. Spillane is a 2009 graduate of Mount Mansfield Union High School, and is currently a senior at Connecticut College in New London, Conn. Ian Cohen, of Jericho, was named to the fall 2012 semester Dean’s List at Boston University in Boston, Mass. Chantel Charlebois, of Jericho, was named to the winter 2013 semester Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. Charlebois is a second-year student in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Essex Automotive Services HAVE YOU GOT CABLE(S)? All it takes is one experience of being stranded with a dead battery to convince vehicle owners that a set of battery jumper cables is a great investment. Once they are in hand, it’s only a matter of finding a helpful driver with a live battery to get started again. Jumpstarting a dead battery requires careful attention during cable hookup. First, connect the red cable between the positive terminals of both batteries. Then, connect the black cable to the negative terminal of the live battery and to a good metal ground point in the engine compartment of the car with the dead battery. Once the vehicle is restarted, remove the cables carefully, being sure not to touch the clamps together. If you pay attention to your car’s battery and conduct a few tests and observations along the way, you’ll reduce your risk of being stranded on the road. At ESSEX AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, we assure you that you and your family’s safety are our number one concern. We guarantee all work performed. If you have any car related questions please come to 141-147 Pearl St, Essex Jct., or call 802.879.1966 today. You can trust us, and we guarantee your satisfaction with any service we provide. We offer same day service, and free customer shuttle. Ask us for details. 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APPLY NOW AT MBVT.COM/ARM 6a The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 Essex Area Religious Directory 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 C alendar 2 Thursday Fundraiser. Guest speaker: Armando Vilas- eca, Vermont’s Commissioner of Education. Benefits The Caroline Baird Crichfield Fund for Women in Need. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Avenue, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Curator talk. Join the conversation with artist Kathy Marmor, her engineer collaborator Michael Fortney, and BCA Curator DJ Hellerman. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington, 7 p.m. Interactive presentation. During the Essex Art League’s monthly meeting, UVM professor and artist Michael Strauss will give a talk and drawing workshop focusing on his new book, “The Mind at Hand.” Copies will be available at the presentation. Please bring your own paper and soft pencil/charcoal. First Congregation Church, 39 Main Street, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. Visit: www.essexartleague. com Workshop. Building Bright Futures parenting workshop. Topic: positive discipline. Essex Elementary School, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Contact: 878-6715 or bbfessexvt@gmail. com Spring conference. Women Business Owners Network. Keynote Speaker: Former Ambassador Linda Tarr-Whelan. Featured Speaker: Josie Leavitt of Flying Pig Bookstore and Vermont Comedy Divas. Hampton Inn, Colchester, all day. Register: www. wbon.org Theater production. “Wait Until Dark” is a thriller involving a blind housewife, 3 conmen and a mysterious doll with a surprise inside. Presented by the Colchester Theatre Company. Runs through May 4. Tickets: $5. Colchester High School, 7:30 p.m. 3 Friday Gallery reopening reception. The Brandon Artists Guild will reopen with all new work. “Nature Reflected: Water, Line and Form” features kinetic sculptures and paintings to delight the senses. Exhibit runs through July 2. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon, 5-7 p.m. Visit: www.brandonartistsguild.org Indoor yard sale. Rain or shine. Something for everyone: furniture, tools. Household items and more. Williston Federated Church, 44 North Williston Road, Williston, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Also May 4: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: 862-7400. First Friday art walk. Over 40 galleries and art venues stay open late to welcome walkers and share in the art scene. Check out www.artmapburlington.com to see a list of participating venues. City-wide, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Contact: 802-2644839 or info@artmapburlington.com. First Friday fish night. Baked or fried haddock and all the fixings. Cost: $10/plate. Live entertainment. Open to the public. VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 6-7 p.m. Contact: 878-0700. Theater production. "The Good Doctor." Presented by the Lamoille County Players. Runs through May 5. Tickets: $18 adults, $12 students/seniors. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. Contact: 888-4507. Reception. “Transportation Stories of Burlington’s Bikers and Walkers.” A new exhibit from Alyson Wall. Hear stories about people who walk and bike rather than use motor powered transportation. This series includes transcriptions from each interview, as well as photographic portraits of each individual. Handicapped accessible. North End Studio A, 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 802-863-6713 Rummage sale. Clothes, books, toys and white elephant. Benefits the Ladies of the United Church of Fairfax. Also May 4: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Baptist Building, Main Street, Fairfax, 3-7 p.m. Contact: 849-6313 4 Saturday Soup n’ chocolate supper. A fundraiser for the UCW Church featuring all you can eat soup, chili, salad, artisan bread, chocolate desserts and a silent auction with lots of prizes. Cost: $8 adults, $5 children. Red Brick Meeting House, Route 128, Westford, 5-7 p.m. Perennial garden workday. Master Gardeners and volunteers needed to help Brian Vaughan, Perennial Garden Curator, tidy up the garden in time for the May 11 Bloom-Time Festival. Learn proper techniques for dividing perennials. Bring pruning shears and weeding tools if you have them. Take home a free perennial plant. Free. The Horticultural Research Center, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Register: 802864-3073 or info@friendsofthehortfarm. org Tree planting. Help Branch Out Burlington! plant trees. No experience needed. Live entertainment and refreshments. UVM Horticulture Farm, Shelburne Road, Burlington, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. The Clothes Exchange. Shop for bargains and a cause. Proceeds from this event will benefit DREAM, a nonprofit organization. Burlington Town Center, 101 Cherry Street, Burlington, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit: www.theclothesexchange.org Ham dinner. Menu: ham with pineapple, mac and cheese, southern green beans, coleslaw, homemade desserts, rolls and beverages. Also featuring a silent auction from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 adults, $6 children 10 and under. Tickets available at the door. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington, 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Contact: 8607014 Volunteer work day. Help prepare the Birds of Vermont Museum for its 2013 season. Refreshments provided. Help clean nest boxes, spruce up trails, prepare handouts, input bird data and much more. Call before coming. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: 802-434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org VSO Masterworks series. “Russian Blockbusters.” The season finale for the VSO presents two blockbuster works: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. Single tickets: $16. Flynn Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. A pre-concert discussion, "Musically Speaking," moderated by VPR classical music host Joe Goetz will be held at 7 p.m., free for members of the audience. Tickets: www.flyntix.org, 802-86-FLYNN or www. vso.org. Beginning Arduino workshop. Arduino is a tool for making computers that can sense and control more of the physical world than your desktop computer. Pre-register at burlingtoncityarts.org, suggested $20 donation. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. Tag sale. Find household items, treasures, tools, and toys. Benefits the Westford Volunteer Fire Department. Hot dogs, baked goods and beverages also for sale. Westford Town Garage, Cambridge Road, Westford, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: 878-7573. Mayfest. Outdoor fun and activities including Maypole dancing, face painting, pony rides, food, and live music. For families with children 6 and under. Free and open to the public. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: 802-985-2827 Bird banding workshop. Learn more about bird banding and to walk the new trail created by UVM students. Preregistration required. Geprags Community Park, Hinesburg, 8 a.m. Contact: 863-2436 or gmas@greenmountainaudubon.org. Fundraising event. An evening of fun, laughter, dancing, and celebrating the life of Grace Emery. Grace was an inspirational young woman and life-long camper at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. Tickets: $50 per person. Includes dinner, dessert and dancing. Live music by The Hit Men. Silent auction throughout the event. To benefit Camp TaKum-Ta, a year-round camp for children with cancer. Old Lantern, Charlotte, 6 p.m. For tickets, visit: http://forgrace.kintera. org. Info: 802-318-1218 or 802-2386157 or eveningforgrace@gmail.com Touch A Truck. Free family event. Check out trucks first hand and up close, honk horns and have a blast! Sand Hill Park, Essex, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5 Sunday Community breakfast. Sponsored by the La- dies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. All are invited, both members and non-members. Cost: $6 adults, $3 children VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Contact: 878-0700 “Tour of Gowns.” A charity wedding gown sale with up to 85% off retail price to benefit Brides Against Breast Cancer. $20 VIP early unveiling of gowns from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Otherwise, free general admission. Sizes ranging from 0-30. Featuring entertainment, food, drinks, giveaways and wedding vendors. Dress donations accepted at the show. Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington, 1-6 p.m. Visit: www.bridesabc.org. Register: 877721-HOPE Poetry reading. Mary Jane Dickerson will read from her first published book of poems. Emile Gruppe Gallery, 22 Barber Farm Road, Jericho, 3-4:30 p.m. Concert. “Bouquet of Song.” The Vermont Choral Union presents a performance of a cappella music, spanning five centuries and featuring works by Gibbons, Tallis, Rossi, Brahms and Mendelssohn Hensel. Admission at the door: $15 adults, $10 seniors/students and free under 12. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. Contact: 802-9897355 or info@vtchoralunion.org. Reception. “Trick of the eye.” A juried group of photos that explores the art of illusion. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served. Exhibit runs through May 26. Darkroom Gallery, 12 Main Street, Essex Junction, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reception. Includes an artists’ roundtable. “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, 1-4 p.m. Concert. Organist Wayne Schneider and soprano Lisa Wolff combine their talents to present an all Brahms program. Unitarian Church, top of Church Street, Burlington, 2-3:30 p.m. 6 Monday Meeting. Jericho Underhill Land Trust. Guest speaker: Craig Newman, from Outreach for Earth Stewardship. Newman will be MAY 4 Green Up day Clean roadsides, drainage swales and park/common areas in Essex and Essex Junction! All Green-Up litter must be put in specially marked bags. Signs will mark designated pick up areas for filled bags. All residents are requested to bring filled Green-Up bags to the pick-up points. As a thank-you to volunteers, hot dogs, chips and healthy snacks will be available at the Town of Essex Public Works yard on Sand Hill Road from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. while they last. Essex and Essex Junction, 9 a.m.2 p.m. For Essex Junction: Pick up bags at Village Office, Library or Parks and Rec. office. On the day, pick up bags at 5 Corners 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Questions? Contact Ally: avile@essex.org (Town) or Mary: 878-3035 (Village) presenting a slide show detailing the organization’s work, as well as bringing some rehabilitated raptors for viewing. Open to the public. Town Hall, Underhill, 6:30 p.m. Contact Livy: 899-2693. Exhibit reception. “Breeding Bird Atlas: Science and Art.” Roz Renfrew of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies discusses the project. Free, donations welcomed. Open to adults and teens. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 6 p.m. Contact: 802-434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org 7 Tuesday Concert. “Dancing on the Wind.” A tribute to the beauty of the dance in music, this program features works by Corelli, Couperin, Mozart, Godard, and Rutter. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 12-1 p.m. Contact: 864-0471. Colchester School District art show opening. Includes work from all CHS art stu- 8 dents for the entire school year, as well as work from each school in the district. Runs through May 10. Colchester High School, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday Dinner meeting. The League of Women Vot- ers of Champlain Valley. Guest speaker: Anya Rader Wallack, chairwoman of the Green Mountain Care Board. Wake Robin, Shelburne, 6:30 p.m. Essex Rotary meeting. Guest speaker: Steve Wark, Communications Director. “What’s Going on at Vermont Gas?” Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill. The Essex, Essex Junction, 12:10 p.m. Start the Conversation. A program that encourages families to learn about end-oflife care options. Open to the public. The Pines Senior Living Community, 7 Aspen Drive, South Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Visit: www.StartTheConversationVT.org Look Good —Feel Better Program. Free program that teaches female cancer patients techniques to help restore their appearance during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Lois McClure-Bee Tabakin Building, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact Hope Lodge: 802-658-0649 Vermont all state parade. Featuring the Essex Bands and other area students. Winooski, 6 p.m. 9 Thursday Workshop. Building Bright Futures parenting workshop. Topic: intentional language. Essex Elementary School, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Contact: 878-6715 or bbfessexvt@ gmail.com Mexican night. Nachos and tacos. Hosted by the Blue Star Mothers. Live entertainment. Cost: $5. 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. 10 Friday Indoor lawn and rummage sale. Hosted by The Catholic Daughters of Court Fanny Allen #1060. Also May 11: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Pius X Parish, 20 Jericho Road, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contra dance. Queen City Contras will hold its regular dance as a part of Young Traditions weekend. All are welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience 7a The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 C alendar necessary. Beginners’ session at 7:45 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, free for under 12. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Shelburne Town Hall, 5376 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, 8 p.m. Contact: 802-371-9492 or 802-343-7165 Performances. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Fiddlesticks!” String Trio will present performances at two schools in Colchester. Porter’s Point Elementary School, Colchester, 8:45 a.m. & Union Memorial School, Colchester, 10:15 a.m. Contact: 800-876-9293, x14. Ladies night. Dress in costume and play “Let’s Make a Deal” to win cash and prizes. Register by May 6. United Christian Assembly, Raceway Road, Jericho, 6 p.m. Contact: 802-899-2949 Blood drive. Open to the public to eligible donors over 16. Appointments will have priority over walk-ins and help to reduce long wait lines. Essex High School Ice Rink, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reserve a spot: www.redcrossblood.org PechaKucha. Share thoughts, ideas and designs. Each presenter shares 20 slides with each slide appearing on screen for 20 seconds. Fleming Museum of Art, Burlington, 6 p.m. Contact: 656-8582 or cdissing@uvm.edu. 11 Saturday Mini-fair. Mother’s Day gifts: plants, white elephants, crafts, and homemade baked goods. Also pick-a-pocket, root beer floats, and hot dogs. Benefits local community groups that serve children and youth. First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell Street, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Vermont Respite House 5k Fun Run and Jiggety Jog. A run/walk/bike/skate fun- draiser on a 5k course to benefit Vermont Respite House in Williston. $20 registration fee or collect pledges. Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Road, Williston, 8 a.m. Register: www.vnacares.org/run. Contact: 860-4435. Loon carving class. All carvers welcome. Carve and paint an 11-inch loon with David Tuttle. Wood blanks, snacks, coffee provided. Pre-registration required. Bring tools. Cost: $25-35. Open to adults and teens. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Contact: 802-434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org Bloom time festival. Lectures and plants for sale. Also featuring hayride tours of the Horticultural Farm and plein air artists on site. Free and open to the public. The Horticultural Research Center, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Contact: 802-864-3073 or nfo@ friendsofthehortfarm.org Local pastured meat workshop. Free and open to the public. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 802-985-2827 12 Sunday Happy Mother’s Day! Concert. “The Ceremonial Mr. Handel” with the Oriana Singers. Includes Zadok the Priest and others. Admission: $25 adults, $10 students. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 4 p.m. Contact: 864-0471. Commencement. St. Michael’s College students earn their bachelor’s degrees. Speaker: Mark Shields, TV commentator. Ross Sports Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 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: http://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 Branch Out Burlington tree sale. Bare-root trees for $45 each. Trees are 6 feet and branched. Order early. Selections include, peach, plum, crabs, maple, American linden. Details and order form at www.branchoutburlington.org. For more info, contact Kyle: 863 0134 or kyle@ northstarleasing.com 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. Enjoy 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. Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Pickering Room, Second Floor: Intermediate/Advanced. Administrative Conference Room: Beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Contact Elena Carter, FFL Outreach Department: 865-7211. Essex Art League. Meets the first Thursday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church on Main Street, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Visit: www.essexartleague.com Essex Junction Block Party Committee. Want to help plan the block party on July 20? Use your talents to put together a family-friendly community event in the heart of a historic downtown. Meetings are the 4th Monday of every month. 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. Family Support Group. Outright Vermont holds support group meetings for family members of youth going through the process of coming out. One Sunday evening and one Wednesday morning each month at Outright Vermont. Contact: 865-9677. Genealogy. 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 http://www.vt-fcgs.org. Infant and toddler programs. Join us for a rhythmic morning of play, song, puppetry and community for families with toddlers. Come once a week: every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Infant classes offered Fridays. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 9-11 a.m. Contact: 985-2827 Italian conversation group. Open to all interested in learning/hearing the Italian language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Mount Mansfield scale modelers. Informal gathering of model enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome. Third Thursday of each month. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:308:30 p.m. Contact: 878-0765. Preschool playgroup. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For ages birth through five years. Essex Junction Recreation and Parks Department, Maple Street, 9:30-11 a.m. Follows school calendar. Contact Saramichelle: 872-9580 Reading with Frosty and friends. Tuesdays. All dogs registered with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Bring a book and read to a dog. All ages. Pre-register for 10-minute individual sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-4918 Sing and dance with Constancia. Thurdays. Music in both Spanish and English with stories and movement for children up to age 6. Free. No pre-registration. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 802-8784918. Toy library playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth through five years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 878-6715. May 8 PBSKids "Sid the Science Kid." 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. May 10 Drop-in story time for kids of all ages. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes. No registration required. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Contact: 878-6956. MPH (Middle School Planners and Helpers). Students in grades 6-8 help out with projects and play games. Snacks too. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. Teen movie. “Les Miserables” is set in19th-century France. It follows Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole and agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Free popcorn and soda. Rated PG-13. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:45 p.m. Contact: 878-6956. 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. May 11 Bulletin board summer prep. Teens help make a backdrop for the bulletin board for the summer reading program “Dig community newspapers satisfy a basic human craving that the big dailies can’t do. That is the affirmation of the sense of community, a positive and intimate reflection of the sense of place, a stroke for us-ness, our extended family-ness and our profound and interlocking ” connectedness. Quote from “Community Journalism/ The Personal Approach” by Jock Lauterer Showcase of Homes OPEN 1pm-3pm May 5 To view more ongoing events go to: www.EssexReporter.com/calendar Local Libraries May 3 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. Spanish musical kids. Constancia Gomez from Argentina will lead children in Spanish songs and movement. For kids in grades K and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Register: 878-6956. Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious about finding out more, join us for Magic night. Grade 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 8786956. “ At their best, into Reading.” Involves painting. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3:30 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: 802-879-0313 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: 802-879-0313 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: 802-879-0313 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: 802-879-0313 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: 802-879-0313 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. 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Eight photographers, including Essex Junction residents Harry Summerfield and Sheri Larsen, present vibrant images of nature, landscapes, and portraits of Lake Superior Chippewa Band Dancers. Runs May 2-30. Mirabelles Cafe, 198 Main Street, Burlington. Contact: 658-3074. “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. “USER REQUIRED.” A multi-floor exhibition featuring innovative light and sound-focused technologies. Runs through May 18. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington. An annual juried exhibition of the Vermont Pastel Society. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday or by appointment. Visit the gallery on Sunday, May 5 for a poetry reading by Mary Jane Dickerson — who will read from her first published book of poems from 3-4:30 p.m. Vermont Pastel Society. Runs through May 19. Emile Gruppe Gallery, 22 Barber Farm Road, Jericho. Contact: 899-3211 While brunching and lunching at local eatery, The Firebird Café, take a look on the walls. Sachie Kohlman's whimsical and realistic pet portraits will brighten your afternoon. “I believe there is a special connection between their pets and humans and my goal is to express that connection through my portraits," Sachie Kohlman revealed. "I try to record each animal's unique personality and soul on to the paper. I hope when you see the portraits on display you will see that as well.” 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. “Ali — Boxer.” Pet portrait by Sachie Kohlman of Essex Junction. TWO SOLO EXHIBITS. “Time Travelers” features the wood sculptures of Clarke Derbes. “Lines in Winter” features the graphite and charcoal works of Sarah Horne. Runs through May 15. West Branch Gallery, Stowe. Contact: 802-253-8943 or art@westbranchgallery. com. “Trick of the eye.” Runs through May 26. Darkroom Gallery, 12 Main Street, Essex Junction. Contact: info@ darkroomgallery. com or 802-777FOTO. Each shot is a celebration of illusionist art. Catch the reception on May 5 at the gallery, starting at 4:30 p.m. Ken Signorello, founder of Darkroom, added, “Juror Benjamin Von Wong will be visiting on May 5 to give a lecture on ‘Inspiration and Motivation.’” The talk will take place before the reception at 1:30 p.m. and tickets are $45 per person. Upcoming Events 5/2 — CURATOR TALK. BCA Center, Church Street, Burlington, 7 p.m. 5/2 — INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION. UVM professor and artist Michael Strauss will give a talk and drawing workshop. First Congregation Church, 39 Main Street, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. 5/3 — GALLERY REOPENING RECEPTION. “Nature Reflected: Water, Line and Form.” Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon, 5-7 p.m. “Obscenity In Pink” by Anick Morel. This photo was taken on the reservation at the 2012 powwow of the Lake Superior Chippewa Band in Grand Portage, Minn. Summerfield, who grew up in Minnesota, explained, “As I worked on each photo, it was a stunning realization that each dancer is fully absorbed in his or her dance. The jumble of activity around them seemed no distraction to the dancer. So, I decided to isolate each dancer from the setting. I hope it worked to represent each dancer in his or her full concentration somewhat Lake Superior Chippewa like each may have experienced Band Dancer. Photo by Harry the dance.” Summerfield of Essex. 5/3 — FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK. Check out www.artmapburlington.com to see a list of participating venues. Citywide, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Contact: 802-264-4839 or info@artmapburlington.com. 5/3 — THEATER PRODUCTION. "The Good Doctor." Presented by the Lamoille County Players. Runs through May 5. Tickets: $18 adults, $12 students/seniors. 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Contact Kohlman: info@ modernpetdesign. com “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 5/4 — VSO MASTERWORKS SERIES. “Russian Blockbusters.” Single tickets: $16. Flynn Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. Tickets: www. flyntix.org, 802-86-FLYNN or www.vso.org. EMAIL BLASTS Every Week Enjoy Freshly Made November Specials Gyros Salads Gyros, Pita, Fries & can of Falafel soda $8.99 Panini Calamari Chicken Pita $5.50 Calamari Greek Salad $9.99 17 Park St., Five Corners, Essex Jct Catering Available www.cafemediterano.com 878.9333 Parties Welcome! 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If you ask your mother what she wants, she will likely brush off the question and tell you nothing. It is up to you to do the investigative work. Pay attention to conversations and see if there is anything she mentions wanting to try or something around the house that may need updating. Practical gifts are less likely to end up unopened in the basement or attic. Check expiration dates. Gift certificates and cards for particular stores or services are popular come Mother’s Day. But it is essential to check expiration dates on the certificates or gifts, as there is a good chance Mom will put off pampering herself and you would not want the gift to expire before she has a chance to use it. In compliance with the law, chain restaurant gift cards don’t expire for at least five years from the time of purchase. Those might be your safest bet. Verify a business. Although Mom may love a cute boutique that just opened, verify the business before buying a gift card from it. An unpredictable Metro Creative economy has made it even harder for new businesses to succeed, and you don’t want Mom to be stuck with a gift card she can’t use. If she really likes a particular new business, take her on a shopping spree at the store instead. Skip the chocolate overload. Flowers and chocolates are traditional Mother’s Day gifts. However, calorie-conscious women may not want to be faced with the temptation of a warehousesized box of chocolate treats. If Mom truly loves chocolate, treat her to a gourmet piece or two, but don’t make that your main gift. Avoid “final sale” items. It can be tempting to peruse the deep-discount rack at Mom’s favorite store when retailers cut prices on items in anticipation of a new season. However, these sales may come with restrictions on returns or exchanges. Unless you know Mom will like what you pick out, avoid the “final sale” racks in favor of items that can be returned or exchanged. Ask for a price match. In an effort to keep a loyal customer base, many stores will price match against competitors’ ads. Therefore, if you feel more comfortable at a certain store, print out the advertised price and bring it to your favorite store. There’s a good chance they will give you the item for the same price. This works particularly well for tech gifts that typically go on sale in the days leading up to a holiday or special event. Metro Creative Most people spend Mother’s Day bestowing flowers, gifts and heartfelt sentiments upon their moms. But for some, knowing how to honor their mother is not so easy. After all, mothers are only human, and not all of them are perfect. Take it from Keith L.T. Alexander, author of the new coming-of-age memoir “Forgery-of-the-Month Club,” which details his difficult relationship with his mom. Unable to make ends meet, his mother Anita became a con-artist, a master at theft, mail fraud and art forgery. In doing so, she implicated her son in different schemes throughout his childhood and adolescence, setting him on a potentially selfdestructive path in life. Now with a daughter of his own and his mom a grandmother, Alexander believes that forgiveness and love are important for moving forward, no matter your complaints about the past. In time for Mother’s Day, he offers four considerations to make when thinking about your own mother: Your mother is an adult who makes her own choices. To judge or criticize her is a choice you are making, which can come at a cost to your relationship. Work to let go of any fear, anger, resentment and cynicism that hold you back from improving your relationship. The primary influences on your perspective of your relationship with your mother are your childhood experiences and the feelings you associated with those memories. Coming to terms with those feelings can help you move forward. Your point of view about your mother is not Make a pancake breakfast for Mom Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp white sugar 1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg 3 tbsp butter, melted Strawberries and/or blueberries and powdered sugar, for garnish Method of preparation Sift dry ingredients together, then add the wet ingredients. Mix until just incorporated and let stand five minutes. Essex Prom Don’t Forget Mother’s Day May 12! Special! Prepare a griddle or flat skillet by heating over medium-high heat and greasing with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter onto griddle for each pancake. Wait until bubbles form in the center and then flip. Let cook on other side until golden brown, then remove. Repeat until pancake batter is done. Cut a small cleft into the top of sliced strawberries to make them look like hearts and garnish the plate with powdered sugar. 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Metro Creative Mother’s Day Designer Gift Sets Order your corsage or boutonniere by May 20th and get the “truth.” No matter how much evidence you can present or how many people agree with you, you have chosen a point of view which is only one of many ways to view your mother. Consider what kind of relationship you would have with your mother if you could recreate it differently: What would it be like? How would it feel? “Now that I have children of my own, I have learned that the secret to being a good father is to be around and available to your child – not simply for the recitals and soccer games, but for the Premiun Pack Annuals & Veggies Easy Pancakes Breakfast in bed is one of the staples of Mother’s Day celebrations. Pancakes are an ideal breakfast to serve Mom because they are easily made with just a few common kitchen ingredients. Young children should be supervised if helping with the preparation of breakfast. 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One of the traditions associated with the current Mother’s Day is to give Mom a gift. Some people only give their own mothers and wives gifts, while others extend their generosity to sisters with children, mothers-in- “Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a - Lin Yutang, Chinese writer mother.” “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.” - Oscar Wilde, Irish poet “If I was damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O Mother o’ mine.” - Rudyard Kipling, in his poem “Mother O’ Mine” “The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.” - Honore de Balzac, French playwright “The future destiny of a child is always the work - Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France of the mother.” law and even grandmothers. Over the years Mom’s gifts have run the gamut, from a homemade treasure kids made in elementary school to jewelry from hubby to breakfast in bed. For those who want to add a literary tilt to their Mother’s Day gift this year, consider including any of the following motherly quotes when preparing a gift Mom won’t soon forget. “I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” - Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States of America “Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” Mother’s Day tidbits and trivia Mother’s Day is a day devoted to celebrating mothers and expressing love for the special women in our lives. It can also be a time to learn and share some trivia and tidbits with those special women who mean so much. Americans owe Mother’s Day to West Virginia native Anna Jarvis, who held a memorial for her mother two years after she died in 1905. After the memorial, Jarvis devoted her efforts to a campaign to make Mother’s Day a national holiday. The day was nationally recognized in 1914. Jarvis and her sister, Ellsinore, eventually grew to detest what they felt Mother’s Day had become. The sisters felt the day had grown too commercialized, and spent their family inheritance campaigning against Mother’s Day. Ironically, Jarvis never married and had no children. Ancient Egyptians had their own form of Mother’s Day by honoring the goddess Isis, who was known as the mother of pharaohs. The wife of Russian peasant Feodor Vassilyev is considered to be the record holder for birthing the most children. Mrs. Vassilyev is believed to have delivered 69 children between 1725 and 1765. These children were delivered in a total of 27 births, including 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets. Though little is known about the births or Mrs. Vassilyev, 67 of the 69 children were said to have survived infancy. The bond between mother and child is not exclusive to the human race. 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RIGHT: Essex outfielder Lauren Gilbert comes in to make a catch during the Hornets’ 6-5 softball victory over Missisquoi on Thursday. BOTTOM RIGHT: Essex freshman Allison Rutz watches a pitch from second base after hitting the last of her three straight doubles during Thursday’s game against Missisquoi. Photos by Josh Kaufmann By JOSH KAUFMANN For The Essex Reporter Two teams that have been and expect to remain among the top contenders in Division I softball renewed their rivalry Thursday afternoon, and while Missisquoi and Essex didn’t play as sharp a game as usual it was another nail-biter down to the final out. On the field where their season has ended in mostly dramatic playoff losses four of the past six years, the Thunderbirds again saw a lead disappear and the Hornets come out on top, this time by a 6-5 margin with a potential tying run left standing on second base. “We had what my old principal used to call pockets of excellence,” said MVU coach Jay Hartman. “We had some good pockets and we made some good plays. But we just didn’t play with that zip and with that enthusiasm we’re accustomed to. “I thought we played most of the afternoon with our heads looking down at the ground, waiting to see what the next mistake was going to be.” And on both sides, there were more mistakes than usual in MVU-Essex softball. The play on the field was not typical of the battles two of the state’s premier programs have waged in recent seasons. “They’re a (good) club,” said Hartman, on an afternoon when he and others honored longtime Essex coach Bill O’Neil, who after two years co-coaching softball with Randy Wells retired this spring, though he remains the head coach for girls’ soccer and boys’ hockey. “As Randy said, we both tried to give it away. Unfortunately, we did a little bit better job than they did.” Each side benefitted from misplays in the field and on the basepaths, and they were equal in most facets of the game. MVU had seven hits and made two errors to six hits and three errors for Essex. Each had a runner thrown out trying to advance, and picked up three unearned runs in the game. The biggest difference was Essex pitcher Allison Rutz’s ability to keep the ball in an inconsistent strike zone, with the T-Birds drawing just two walks — both in the third inning and neither scoring — while the Hornets walked seven times. Three of those free passes came in the first inning, when Essex quickly answered MVU’s three-run top half with three in the bottom to tie it. Kirstin Ward led MVU from the top of the order with – See WINNING on page 2b Hornets squeak by MVU Three stolen bases by Missisquoi Valley senior Matt St. Amour led to a two run lead in the first 2 1/2 innings of a Metro Division baseball matchup at Essex High School on Thursday. But the Hornets fought back with a run in the third and two in the fourth, taking the lead on a suicide squeeze bunt and holding on for a 3-2 victory. “Both teams played sound baseball,” said Missisquoi coach Roy Sargent. “Both teams were able to execute multiple bunts.” Senior Hudson Seman opened scoring for the Hornets in the third inning after reaching base with a single. Senior Tyler Warren then ran in a tying run in the fourth, before senior Luke Salerno ran home on junior Jonathon Palmer’s bunt for the lead. Essex senior Steve Jurkiewicz earned the win, pitching five innings with five strikeouts, while senor Josh Baez spent two innings on the mound. Elijah Eaton pitched four innings for the Thunderbirds, with two strikeouts and no walks as he scattered eight hits. Eaton also contributed at the plate with a base hit. Caleb Lothian pitched two innings of relief, allowing no runs on two hits, a walk and a strikeout. R.J. Machia and Matt Minckler had sacrifice bunts. St. Amour set up MVU’s first run after he singled and stole second and third in the top of the first inning. He reached on an error to lead off the top of the third, again getting to third with a steal. The Hornets looked to up their two-game winning streak during a matchup against Vergennes Tuesday, after the time of press, and will travel to Milton on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. – Josh Kaufmann and Kelly March Hornets’ SCHEDULE Essex senior Steven Jurkiewicz pitches for Essex during the Hornets’ 3-2 victory over Missisquoi. BASEBALL: 5/2 Essex at Milton.............................. 4:30 p.m. 5/7 Essex vs. CVU............................... 4:30 p.m. GOLF: 5/2 Essex girls at St. J......................... 3:00 p.m. 5/7 Essex boys at Barre...................... 3:00 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE: 5/3 Essex at Middlebury...................... 4:00 p.m. 5/8 Essex vs. CVU............................... 4:00 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE: 5/3 Essex vs. Middlebury.................... 7:00 p.m. 5/7 Essex at CVU................................ 4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL: 5/2 Essex at Milton.............................. 4:30 p.m. 5/6 Essex vs. CVU............................... 4:30 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS: 5/3 Essex at St. J................................ 3:30 p.m. 5/6 Essex vs. Rice............................... 3:30 p.m. Photo by Josh Kaufmann GIRLS’ TENNIS: 5/3 Essex vs. St. J............................... 3:30 p.m. 5/6 Essex at Rice................................. 3:30 p.m. TRACK: 5/4 Essex at Burlington......................10:00 a.m. 5/8 Essex at St. J................................ 3:30 p.m. 2b The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 S ports Essex tops vacation meet While most Hornet squads had the weekend off, Essex High School track and field hosted a “Vacation Meet” on Friday. The Essex girls’ team placed first of nine, topping second-place finisher Champlain Valley Union by 146 points. Burlington (70 points), BFA-St. Albans (39 points) and Milton (38 points) rounded off the meet’s top five. Olivia DiMambro (2), Shelby Kranz, Irma Melezovic, Rose Monahan, Rachel Pinto, Mariah Neverett, Kira Hancock, Olivia Fontaine and Sarah Correia each recorded an individual first-place finish for the Hornets. The Essex boys’ team placed second of nine, falling behind South Burlington’s 140-point tally by 21 points. Mount Mansfield (88 points), BFA-St. Albans (46 points) and Burlington (44 points) completed the top five. Tim Yandow led the Hornets with three individual first-place finishes, while Ryan Elliott captured a fourth first for the squad. For a full list of the Hornets’ individual results from the meet, visit us online at www.essexreporter.com. – Kelly March Essex junior Ellie Pinto competes in the 3,000-meter during the Essex Vacation Meet on Friday. 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Ward led off with a bunt single, was sacrificed over by Metayer, and scored on Rowell’s hit into center field. Rowell scored when Dakota Raleigh’s grounder was misplayed, and Raleigh came around on a fielder’s choice and Gold’s RBI single. The 3-0 lead didn’t last long, though, as Essex topped the T-Birds by scoring its first three hitters. Danis started things with a hit, and Mueller barely reached base when her sacrifice bunt was bobbled. Rutz walked to fill the bases Spring is here...come grow with us! SPRING DISCOUNT ! MOVE IN BEFORE June 30th & receive a $1000 credit towards your first month’s rent! with none out, and Barnett knocked two in with a line shot into center field for a single. Another walk reloaded the bases for Ashley Gehsmann, who drew another base on balls to force in the tying run. Rutz found her rhythm in the top of the second, striking out all three hitters for a 1-2-3 inning, and Missisquoi’s Arica Bushey did the same in the bottom of the half with the help of a base-running mistake. After first baseman Hannah Boudreau made a tough catch on a short pop-up for the second out of the inning, Rutz belted the first of her three doubles. Rutz broke for third with the MVU third baseman playing in against a potential bunt, but shortstop Rowell beat her to the bag and caught a strong throw from Metayer long before the runner arrived to be tagged out. Rutz issued her only walks of the day to Rowell and Katie Campbell in the top of the third, but left them at first and second when she caught a pop-up. Essex followed suit with a quick bottom half, getting nothing from a leadoff walk when Bushey struck out the next batter, got a fly to Rowell, and left fielder Laura Flint ran down a tough line drive near the foul line for the third out. Essex showed its defensive skill in the fourth, backing Rutz with superb plays on consecutive hard-hit ground balls to the left side of the infield, with first baseman Taylor Picard stretching far and low to glove throws while barely keeping a foot on the bag for outs. Then the Hornets opened the fourth with their fifth walk of the day, and it opened the way for a decisive, three-run inning and a 6-3 lead. No. 8 hitter Samantha Poratti moved to second on a passed ball, took third on Danis’ one-out single and scored on a bunt by Mueller to put Essex ahead for good. Rutz made it 5-3 with another double past the outfielders, and she came home from second on an infield throwing error. Essex threatened to do more damage when Bushey walked the last batter she would face and relief pitcher Raleigh did the same to the first hitter she saw, but Raleigh recovered with a bases-loaded, fullcount strikeout to end the inning. Ward, who would score MVU’s final two runs after leading off with hits, started the fifth with a single that fell into shallow left field. She advanced to third on a passed ball and a ground out, scoring when Raleigh reached via error for the second time. Raleigh shut down Essex from there, getting the side in order in the fifth and negating Rutz’ third double with a pair of strikeouts and a great catch by Rowell on a pop-up behind third. The T-Birds appeared ready to rally after Ward led off the top of the seventh with a rocket to the fence in right-center for a triple and scored on Metayer’s RBI hit up the middle. An error put runners at first and second with none out, but Essex got two outs when a popup fell in after the umpire called the batter out under the infield fly rule. The runner at first broke for second, where Metayer was already safely standing, and was tagged out for a double play. Rutz closed out the win with a soft ground out to second. The victory keeps Essex undefeated through four games, heading into contests against Division II Vergennes Tuesday, after the time of press, and Milton Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Editor’s note: Visit us at www.essexreporter.com to watch a video of Missisquoi softball coach Jay Hartman discussing the rivalry between MVU and Essex during a ceremony honoring former Essex coach Bill O’Neil. • Utilities Included • Wireless Internet Included • Weekly Housekeeping • Meals Available Daily In Our Dining Room • Assigned Parking • Classes / Entertainment • Wellness Clinics Call today to schedule a personal visit : 802-752-2100 On May 17th, ditch your car. All rides on CCTA routes will be free of charge!* CCTA Free Ride Day, as part of Way to Go! week, encourages Vermonters to park their car, reducing transportation emissions and traffic congestion. Way to Go! week is May 13 - 17. We’ll see you on the bus! 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He received his masters from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Both are currently finishing their PhDs at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland. The couple became engaged over Christmas 2012. A September 2013 wedding in Bar Harbor, Maine is planned. 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Circumstance on Baker St 1337 VIN Verification on Main St 1417 Alarm on Essex Highlands 1447 Alarm on Roscoe Ct 1550 Citizens Assist on Greenbriar Dr 1558 MV Complaint on West St 1641 Accident on Maple St 1647 Welfare Check on Aspen Dr 1721 Citizens Assist on Main St 1724 DLS on Colchester Rd 1732 Juvenile Problem on Pearl St 1805 Burglary on Maple St 1845 Citizens Dispute on Prospect St 1957 Accident on River Rd 2131 Assist Rescue on Drury Dr 2201 Juvenile Problem on Frederick Rd 3b 2253 Suspicious Circumstance on Corporate Dr 2306 Assault on Pinecrest Dr Saturday, April 27 0752 Alarm on Educational Dr 0849 Accident on Park St 0907 Alarm on Educational Dr 1434 DLS on Browns River Rd 1450 Agency Assist in Williston 1512 Shoplifting on Susie Wilson Rd 1522 911 Hang-up on Bobolink Cir 1543 Citizens Assist Browns River Rd 1704 Shoplifting on Essex Way 1749 Agency Assist on Greenbriar Dr 1846 MV Complaint on Weathersfield Bow 1951 Alarm on Pearl St 2017 Illegal Burning on Roscoe Ct 2232 Suspicious Circumstance on I 289 2334 DUI on Pinecrest Dr 2242 Suspicious Circumstance on Wilkinson Dr 2256 Assist Fire Dept on Founders Rd 2320 Assist Rescue on Railroad St Sunday, April 28 0053 Suspicious Circumstance West St 0216 Susp. Circumstance on River Rd 0241 Agency Assist in Williston 0920 Suspicious Person on Park St 1017 Susp. Circumstance on Foster Rd 1029 VIN Verification on Orchard Ter 1107 Alarm on Educational Dr 1142 Alarm on Founders Rd 1203 Citizens Dispute on Logwood Cir 1250 Alarm on Educational Dr 1254 Accident on Colchester Rd 1254 Accident on Jericho Rd 1332 Juvenile Problem on Maple St 1453 Citizens Assist on Pearl St 1707 Alarm on Market Pl 1740 Citizens Assist on Main St 1802 VIN Verification on Main St 1805 Intoxication on Roscoe Ct 1832 Stray Dog on Baker St 1834 Citizens Dispute on Saybrook Rd 1910 Citizens Assist on Thasha Ln 1920 Barking Dog on Brigham Hill Rd 2140 Safety Hazard on Railroad Ave 2234 Alarm on Essex Way Traffic Citations Issued: 14 Warnings Issued: 58 CHILD FIND NOTICE 2013 Any individuals from birth through age 21 with disabilities currently residing within Essex Junction, Essex Town, or Westford, and who are in need of special education and related services need to be identified, located and evaluated by Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) and its member school districts (listed below). This includes children: not enrolled in school, attending private or independent schools located within the afore mentioned towns, enrolled in home study programs, suspected of having a disability despite advancing from grade to grade, who are highly mobile (such as migrant children), and who are homeless or wards of the state. Any person with information about any disabled person fitting these descriptions should contact CCSU. In accordance with CCSU’s policies and with 34 CFR Part 99 (the Family Education Rights Privacy Act of 1974), this public notice informs all parents within their jurisdictions about how information is maintained when it is collected during identification, location and evaluation of all people with disabilities. • Personally identifiable information will be protected by each school. • Personally identifiable information about people eligible, referred or considered for special education services is maintained. • Parents have the right to know what types of information have been designated as directory information (i.e. contained in a student’s education record and is not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed). This information includes the student’s name (unless otherwise requested), address, phone number, date/place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities/sports, weight/height, membership in athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees/awards received, and the previous school attended. • Parents have the right to know the types and locations of educational records kept by the school and the titles and addresses of officials responsible for the records. • A list of the names and positions of employees within CCSU who have access to personally identifiable information shall be available for public inspection. • If anyone other than an authorized CCSU employee looks at the educational record of a child, that person shall so indicate by signing his/her name, date and purpose for reviewing the record on a form to become part of the education record. • Parental permission will be obtained prior to disclosing confidential information to anyone who is not an authorized employee of CCSU. • Information relevant to a child’s specific disability (such as: medical information, intelligence test results, social/developmental history, comprehensive evaluation report and the individualized education program) will be part of the education record. • Personally identifiable information will be gathered from screenings, qualified diagnostic centers and other sources, as deemed necessary, to complete a comprehensive evaluation. • Parents, or an eligible student, will be able to access personally identifiable information and inspect and review their education record(s) no later than 45 days after the request is made. • Parents have the right to a response to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the educational records. • Parents may obtain a copy of the educational record without a fee for copying, if a fee will be a financial burden and/or will prevent them from obtaining the records. • Parents have the right to request the education record be amended. The school district will decide whether to amend the record within a reasonable time of the request. If the district refuses to amend the record, it shall inform the parent and advise the parent of the right to a hearing. If, as a result of the hearing, it is found the educational record must be amended, the school district will amend the record and inform the parent in writing. If, as a result of the hearing, it is found the disputed information is not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy right of the child, the school will inform the parent of his/her right to place in the educational record a written statement commenting on the information or stating any reasons for disagreeing with the results of the hearing. This written statement will become part of the educational record and will always be included whenever the contents of the education record is properly viewed or requested. • Parents have the right to a hearing to challenge the educational records of their child. • Parents will be notified prior to the school district’s destruction of personally identifiable information about their child. • The parent has the authority to inspect and review records relating to his/her child unless CCSU has been advised that the parent does not have the authority under applicable state law governing matters such as guardianship, separation and divorce. • Parents have the right to file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the CCSU to comply with this policy. NOTE: If there are parents within the above mentioned towns who need this information interpreted, please notify the CCSU. Announcing A Snyder Homes Neighborhood 2A ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ New Townhomes, Carriage Homes, and Courtyard Homes First floor master suites available Green certified, energy efficient Convenient location with nearby shopping, restaurants, and more Prices starting at $344,900 N Blair Park Zephyr Rd 2 W ill ist on Rd Tafts Corner 2 2A Maple Tree Place Model Home Open Thursday – Monday, 12 – 5 SnyderHomesvt.com 802-857-5673 CHITTENDEN CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION Union High School #46 Essex Junction School District Westford School District CONTACT: Executive Director of Student Support Services 51 Park Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 Phone: 857-70 4b The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 S chools ADL Agenda From Principal Laurie Singer Kudos to ADL students in the cast and musical director Liz Leroux of this year's musical selection "Hello Dolly." The school's annual production included more than 50 students who acted, built and moved sets, handled lights and sound, and organized props and costumes. Parents/ guardians rounded out the crew by providing a helping hand with programs, costumes, sets, make-up and of course, running students to rehearsals from January to April. Standing room only audiences packed the cafeteria each of the three nights students performed. Stay tuned for next year's musical and mark the calendar for April 10-12, 2014 when ADL students will hit the stage once again. ADL Track The ADL boys’ and girls’ track team had a successful start to their 2013 season Other News Area families may participate in cultural exchange Kristin Kany is interviewing families in the CCSU school district who are interested in participating in a cultural exchange experience by hosting an international high school student during ADL students (pictured from left) Leah Kelleher, Hannah Baker, Cameron McClellan and Alex Rizvanov display their awards given at the World Language Poetry Slam in South Burlington on April 12. Photo contributed with a victory on April 16 over Colchester Middle School. The 106 members of the ADL team showed great promise as the Chargers great depth in every event paid off in the overall score. ADL's next meet will be at Essex Middle School on May 3 in a meet with ADL, EMS and Westford. World Language Poetry Slam ADL students participated in the first World Language Poetry Slam in South Burlington at Tuttle Middle School on April 12. Leah Kelleher won first place for a self-authored poem in French. Hannah Baker won honorable mention for eighth-grade French. Cameron McClellan won honorable mention for eighth-grade Spanish and Alex Rizvanov won honorable mention for seventh-grade Spanish. Also representing ADL as participants and alternates were: Eric DeWitt, Hannah Loggins, Chloe Jensen, Hamza Halilovic and Hannah Turner. the 2013-2014 academic year. Kany is the area Community Coordinator for PAX, the Program of Academic Exchange. PAX is a nonprofit foundation that provides a U.S. high school and homestay program for students from over 75 different countries in Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. PAX students are between the ages of 15 and 18, speak English, have full insurance coverage and their own spending money. Students from different countries look forward to living like American teens for a school year — joining sports teams, experiencing high school and participating fully in family life. PAX families are asked to provide students with meals, a place to sleep and study, and a warm, supportive environment. Private rooms are not required, and single parents, young couples and emptynesters are welcome to apply. For information call Kristin Kany at 802.324.4566, kanypax@gmail.com or visit www.pax.org. ETSD News Kindergarten students at Essex Elementary School play a native dart game with corncobs as the dart. Essex Elementary School recently hosted Judy Dow as their Artist in Residence thanks to generous grants from the Vermont Arts Council and the Essex Town School District's PTO. The sixth-grade Kiva Team at Essex Middle School shared writing with fifth-graders from Founders Memorial School. Kiva students wrote narratives using the research they conducted into the culture and human rights challenges facing children around the world. Students pictured from left to right: Michael Lemieux, Nolan Davis, Dominic Minadeo and Galen Salatino. Photo by Carol Scrimgeour, Learning Center Director at EES Photo by Alison Levy, Kiva Team Teacher, EMS Hiawatha Highlights 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 7 at 1:30 p.m. PTO News Hiawatha celebrated the Week of the Young Child. Monday was “high-five” day. Tuesday was information on bullying. Wednesday was “Turn off TV, Turn On Life” day. Thursday was Literacy Awareness and Friday was Spirit Day. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 to May 10. The PTO will be providing some special treats for our fabulous teachers that week. Look out for information about how you can help out with any school- wide appreciation event. Visit The Essex Reporter online for some simple ways to show appreciation. Spring Fling is coming. More information will be coming home about this community building event that will be held in May. 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. Need a ticket? E-mail Missy at missy6477@aol.com. The next PTO meeting is Pet of the Week Keiran On Tuesday, April 2, Ms. Martel's third grade class shared a performance of songs and dances for the Senior Citizens in Shelburne (pictured). On Wednesday, April 3, Ms. Kolter's third grade class performed songs and dances for the Senior Citizens in Essex Junction. Photo contributed scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Center. Childcare available. Reminders and Other Information Kindergarten registration is now open. Contact Mindy Deibler at 878-6419 or e-mail mdeibler@ ccsuvt.org to set up an appointment for Kindergarten Screening at Hiawatha on June 7. *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. Spring Cleaning? 5 year old Neutered Male Reason Here: Animal control; stray SUMMARY: Keiran is what some folks in the dog world call a “white and fluffy.” He came to us as a stray, which is unusual for fancy little guys like him. We can tell he’s had some previous training, we guess he’s about five, and we’re sure he’s got a lot of spirit for a dog his size! Keiran is quite food motivated (makes training a breeze), and he loves to play (tug is his favorite)! He also has a lot to say about the world, so we wouldn’t recommend him for homes with neighbors in close proximity. If the thought of chasing down a cheeky squeaky toy gets your motor revved, you’ve got to meet Keiran. He’ll show you what having fun (while staying glamorous) is all about. Humane Society of Chittenden County 802-862-0135 “I used to always keep my mouth closed when I smiled. Not anymore!” — Jessica, 24 “Treat yourself this Mother’s Day get the smile you deserve!” DONATE! 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PETERSON, RYAN & EATON St. Albans 527-7100 www.champlainortho.net 5b The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 S chools Upcoming events Teacher Appreciation Week starts Monday, May 6 ETSD CCSU Tuesday/Wednesday, May 7 and 8 What: Science NECAPS For Grade 4 Where: Founders Memorial School When: During Day Monday, May 6 What: Westford School Board meeting Where: Westford School When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 What: Spring Choral Concert Where: Founders Memorial School When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 What: Summit Natural Playground Committee Meeting Where: Summit Learning Center When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Wednesday, May 15 and 16 What: Science NECAPS For Grade 8 Where: Essex Middle School When: During Day Wednesday, May 8 What: ADL Track Meet Where: Essex High School When: 4 p.m. Mater Christi Eighth graders make a retreat at Mercy Farm in Benson, Vt. Early in April, the Mater Christi School eighth graders had an opportunity to make a retreat at Mercy Farm. This was the first time that students from MCS in Burlington had visited the farm. The students traveled by school bus from Burlington to the farm. Their morning consisted of “ice-breakers,” Mass celebrated by Fr. Jim Lawrence, pastor of a neighboring parish, and a presentation by Sr. Dale Jarvis, RSM. After lunch, the group helped plant fruit trees, clear a hillside for potatoes and plant vegetable seeds. The eighth graders and their teachers also toured part of the farm and learned in the process about respect for the land and sustainable living. In gratitude for the wonderful experience for their students, MCS personnel donated two apple trees to Mercy Farm. Two years ago, the Sisters of Mercy in Benson, Vt., had transformed their 39 acres of land into a center for sustainability and simple living. They set up the Mercy Farm to offer a space of hospitality in the beauty of a natural environment for individuals, families and groups. As a working farm and an Eco-Spiritual center, Mercy Farm has developed an organic vegetable garden, which consists of both raised beds, and flat plots growing a variety of vegetables, berries and herbs. The produce from these gardens augments the food for houseguests as well as the local needs of the community, when available. The farm also supports hens, goats and honey bees. Mercy Farm is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Northeast Community and was recently incorporated, allowing it to welcome people of all ages to its retreat facilities and farm. The Mater Christi School community hopes to make this retreat experience an annual one for its students. St. Francis Xavier Fleming Flyer Technology At School The Thomas Fleming School has a policy in place concerning student use of their own digital devices during school hours. Students may bring devices that can be used as e-readers to school, including Kindles, Nooks and tablet computers such as iPads and Android tablets. Smartphones are not an acceptable device. Student devices are to be used only in approved classrooms (at teacher discretion) and with a specific educational purpose. Students must return a consent form signed by themselves and a parent before they bring an e-book or tablet to school. To see the complete list of Fleming “Bring Your Own Technology” guidelines go to http://tinyurl.com/ tfstechguidelines. Village Kids Sponsor A Food Drive Students from Village Kids have been in front of the school from 3-3:15 p.m. collecting non-perishable food and toiletry donations for the Heavenly Food Pantry in Essex Junction since April 30; they will conclude today, May 2. The food pantry is currently most in need of deodorant and conditioner. Students may also drop off donations in the front office. This project is sponsored by a grant from Generation On. Thank you for your support. Last Day Of School The last day of school for Fleming students is projected to be Monday, June 17. Students will be dismissed at 11:25 a.m. on that final day. Heart And Soul Of Essex Heart and Soul of Essex needs your input! Take their brief survey (http:// heart andsoulofessex.org/ survey) to let them know if these values are important to you, and share your ideas for making Essex the best it can be! St. Francis Xavier School Second Trimester 2013 Honor Roll The following St. Fancis Xavier School students from Essex Junction were named to the second trimester 2013 honor roll: Grade 8 High Honors Sarah Eustis Grade 7 Honors Justin Carlson Photos of the week That’s a lot of cabbage EHS News Tom Begley (EHS junior), Glory Reinstein (EHS Choral Director), Faith Schumacher (EHS junior) and Annie Beliveau (EHS junior) stand together at the NAfME (National Association for Music Educators) conference in Hartford, Conn. The students were selected to participate in high school honor ensembles along with students from Maine to Washington D.C. Lee Murphy (EHS senior) and Ryan Wolbach (EHS senior) were also selected to perform in the instrumental ensembles. The EHS students were five of 14 Vermonters selected to participate. Participation was based on Vermont All State scores and teacher recommendation. The conference ended with the honor ensemble performances at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center. Photo contributed Lumber Superior Quality Great Prices Mill Direct Kiln Dried 6-8% Last year at Founders Memorial School, third graders grew cabbages over the summer as part of a state-wide competition sponsored by Bonnie Plants. This year, an FMS student, Walker Stapleton, won the state-wide competition, by growing a cabbage that weighed 25 pounds last season. At a school-wide assembly on Wednesday, April 17, Walker was awarded a $1,000 scholarship prize from Bonnie Plants. Needless to say, this year’s third graders are very motivated to grow some big cabbages this upcoming summer. Photo by Laurie Wilcox Preschool Openings Center for Technology, Essex Fall openings 2013 As projects move indoors.... HARDWOOD FLOORING 3/4” finished thickness. Random length 4’ - 12’ (some longer)tongue and groove, recessed back (not end matched). MAPLE, CHERRY, OAK, BIRCH Price & availability can vary. Call ahead to confirm. HARDWOODS ROUGH Hard & Soft MAPLE, CHERRY, Red & White OAK, ASH, BASSWOOD MAHOGANY, WALNUT & YELLOW POPLAR. No quantity too small. ALMOST WHOLESALE 500’ BF pkgs of lumber - Hard Maple, Yellow Birch, Cherry & Red Oak. Select & better. Ask Ken for details. Morning and afternoon classes available for 3 to 5 year olds E N PI BEADED SHIPLAP FLOORING V-JOINT PIPWICK DRESSED 4 SIDE Cash & Volume Discounts Great Specials • Friendly Service The A . Johnson C o. 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Call 863-5397 PRESCHOOL OPENING HUGGA BEAR PRESCHOOL in Essex Junction has one opening in the 4-5 year-old Pre Kindergarten group and two in the 3-year-old Nursery group. These programs prepare your child for school. State Licensed and maintain low tuition fees for affordability. Classes start in September. Please call after 11 a.m. for a visit. Carol Woodbury: 879-1710 BRIGHTSIDE SERVICES. Spring clean-up and home maintenance, repairs, and painting. We do just about anything. Outside, inside. Raking; fertilizing; seeding; brush removal; topsoil; bark mulch; crushed stone; edging; trimming; scraping; sanding, priming; painting; trim; gutters; shutters; much more. No job too small. Quality workmanship. Honest; dependable; IT’S MORE THAN A CAREER - IT’S YOUR LIFE. Come work where the rewards are real. Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center 300 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Who is Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center? A gruop of diverse people with A COMMON MISSION to PROVIDE EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE and ENJOY WORKPLACE SATISFACTION. Our staff members are the very foundation of our reputation. We know that without dedicated, caring health care workers, we would not exist. That is why we work hard to find and keep good employees - like you! FULL/PART TIME and PER DIEM POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR: RNs / LPNs and LNAs Competitive wages based on experience plus shift differentials with full and/or partial benefit packages for anyone working 20+ hours per week. Send resume or get additional details via e-mail Lisa McDonald, DNS at Lisa.McDonald@reveraliving.com Apply via fax or on-line at 802-863-8016 reveraBurlington.com EOE/M/F/D/V TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA-PUBLIC HEARING MAY 23, 2013 - 6:00 P.M. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST. ESSEX JCT., VT 1. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. 2. Public Comments 3. CONSENT AGENDA: • Town of Essex-SITE PLAN AMENDMENTRequest to restore an existing trail to accommodate cross country invitational meets located at 103 Old Colchester Rd in O1 Zone. Tax Map 6, Parcel 2. 4. Allen Feeley & Nathan MaKay-SITE PLAN AMENDMENT- PUBLIC HEARING-Proposed addition to the existing dental office building; parking lot & lighting expansion & other site improvements for property located at 11 Market Place in the R2 Zone. Tax Map 47, Parcel 12-6. 5. Minutes (05-09-13) 6. Other Business • PC File Folders CONCRETE CONST. INC. & REDI MIX CORP. EXIT 18, GEORGIA, VT LOOKING TO HIRE • CDL DRIVERS • Georgia & Morrisville Locations FULL TIME POSITIONS CALL 802-849-6688 Offering competitive wages, health insurance, 401K plan and much more. CUSTOMER SERVICE This is a full time position with key skills that include the ability to interact with customers, to provide and process information in response to inquiries and requests regarding the St. Albans Messenger circulation services. Main duties of the successful candidate will be dealing directly with customers via telephone, electronically or face to face. The Customer Service Representative will provide answers for pricing, delivery questions as well as resolving complaints in a calm, respectful manner. Time management is essential and subscribers concerns are to be addressed promptly. Must be able to handle clerical duties pertaining to customer issues. Customer service principles and practices along with listening and persuasive conversational skills a plus. Computer knowledge along with written language, oral, and bookkeeping skills a great asset. Send resume to: emerson@samessenger.com NOTE: Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website www.essex.org under Maps/Plans. TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA-PUBLIC HEARING MAY 9, 2013 - 6:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST. ESSEX JCT., VT REVISED 1. Public Comments 2. CONCEPTUAL PLAN: Jenkins Properties, LLC & Charmed Life, LLC-Proposal to construct a 6,000 sq. ft. trucking facility to include a small office area; multiple docks on each side of the building; maintenance service bay; and trailer storage for property located at 4 Corporate Dr in the RPD-I Zone. Tax Map 72, Parcel 3, Lot 4. 3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM 03/14/13-A & C Realty, LLC-SITE PLAN/HEIGHT WAIVER-Proposal to construct a 15,050 sq. ft. commercial building for an indoor rock climbing gym and a 58,500 sq. ft. building for an indoor skate park and go-cart track, and other site improvements for property located at 6A Susie Wilson Rd in the B1 Zone. Tax Map 46, Parcel 7. 4. Minutes (4/18/13 & 4/25/13) 5. Other Business • PC File Folders NOTE: Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website www.essex.org under Maps/Plans. DISTRIBUTION MANAGER This is a part time/or full time position, the successful candidate will be familiar with the skills necessary to build and motivate a team. 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Tour organizer Kim Cleary said some people on the tour made their coops out of reclaimed materials, others have transformed old trailers into coops and still others have fashioned coops from new materials and include such amenities as slate roofs and siding. One chicken coop even has its own webcam. “It runs the gamut,” she said “and that’s the beautiful thing about the tour. There’s a lot of diversity in what you’ll encounter. You can go deluxe or down home.” Kevin Campbell, of Underhill, owns the coop with a webcam. When he put the camera up a little over a year ago his plan had been to use it as a weather camera, but he became more interested in what his chickens were doing. Campbell admits he doesn’t watch the webcam very often but does use it to show off his brood of six to others. The webcam is also useful for spotting predators. Campbell recently noticed a raccoon, which had entered the run when the chickens were in for the night. The next morning he was able to find the hole in the fence through which the raccoon had entered. Since Campbell lost his first chickens to predators, he believes the webcam may help him protect this brood. Two of the coops on the tour are converted children’s playhouses. At the Mercer household, the younger generation outgrew a playhouse they had never really loved. Kim Mercer said they were thrilled to help make it a home for the chickens, repainting it, building the roosts and nesting boxes and constructing the run. Darcie Renzulli’s neighbor no longer needed one for his kids so her father took it down and repurposed it for her 11 chickens last year. The coop resembles its former structure enough that a friend thought it had been rebuilt for Renzulli’s children rather than her fowls. Laura Oliver used recycled materials to create a movable chicken tractor for her ten birds. The trailer portion was handed down from neighbors but wooden barn siding came from ReSTORE in Burlington and other pieces came from the ReUse Zone at the Richmond Transfer Station. The family moves the trailer around the yard, depending on the season; the sunniest spot in the winter and shade in the summer. In the winter the coop sits in the garden so the chickens will fertilize the plot, cut down on weeds and break down the compost pile. It’s hard to predict how many people will sign up for the tour but Cleary believes there will be a good turnout. To the best of her knowledge, nobody has ever done a chicken coop tour in Chittenden County before although she has heard of ones in more urban areas. Cleary Jericho-Underhill open studio tour Darcie Renzulli’s chicken coop. believes the “back to land” trend has prompted more people to keep chickens. When she moved to Jericho Center 15 years ago there were no chickens but now the village center sports three different backyard chicken coops. “We could be surprised with the amount of people who attend,” she said. In addition to the tour, a Funky Chicken Market will be held outside on the Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will have chicken-themed artwork and wares, baked goods Photo contributed and other food. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Community Center. Beth Dezon-Gaillard has lined up 16 vendors for the market including Phoenix Books which will bring chicken-themed books, greeting cards created by Jericho Elementary School students, local artists, and crafts — chicken-themed, of course — including pot holders, pottery and garden sculptures. From noon to 2 p.m., the Milo White Band will play chicken-themed songs. Lastly, the Board will host an egg hunt using eggs “donated” by the chickens of Jericho Settlers’ Farm on the farm property. The farm is part of the chicken coop tour and the eggs will be hidden around the farm’s solar panels. The hunt will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the tour. Kids under 12 are free. There is no fee to browse the Funky Chicken Market. Tickets can be purchased at the Jericho Center Community Store and Jeri-Hill Hardware. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church welcomes new reverend When: May 25 and 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, 22 Barber Farm Rd, Jericho Details: 14 local artists will open their studios to visitors for sales and demonstrations. The artists include: Harold Aksdal, Russ Fellows, Toby Fulwiler, Bruce GilbertSmith, Stuart Hall, Mary Hill, Carla Hochschild, Irene Lederer LaCroix, Ken Morris, Carl Newton, Kristen Richland, Kevin Ruelle, Dianne Shullenberger and Gerald Stoner. Contact: 899-3211 NOTE: Check back in the May 23 issue of The Essex Reporter for a full map of artist locations. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Jericho welcomed The Reverend Phillip Roushey as its pastor on April 28. Roushey received his undergraduate degree from Houghton College, Houghton, N.Y., and a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. He was ordained into the Lutheran ministry in November. He and his wife and daughter reside in Underhill. Good Shepherd is located on Route 15 in Jericho. Reverend Phillip Roushey 9b The Essex Reporter • May 2, 2013 Food / Health Roasted beet salad with cilantro and lime Food styling and photography by Tracey Medeiros Recipe from Sterling College 6 Servings Ingredients: 8 medium red beets, tops removed, scrubbed 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh lime or lemon juice (about 4 limes or 3 lemons) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Method of preparation: Preheat oven to 400 F. Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Put beets (still wet from being scrubbed) in the center and carefully wrap them in the foil, making an airtight packet. Roast until fork-tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Set aside to cool. Toast the cumin seeds in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the seeds are dry and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Crush the seeds with a mortar and pestle, or on a cutting board with the bottom of a frying pan. Set aside. When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paper towel to gently rub off their skins. Chop the beets into wedges and place in a large bowl. Add the cilantro, scallions, citrus juice, oil, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes. Serve. (The salad will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.) Variations: This salad is delicious with other types of vinegars such as sherry, champagne, red wine or apple cider. Try it with diced sweet white onions, scallions or garlic. You can also add different herbs such as chopped mint or dill. Should you take a multivitamin? Margaret GordonFogelson There are some misconceptions about multivitamin use, specifically that they are “medications” meant for treating or preventing disease. Let’s be clear: Multivitamins are not FDA approved as medications. They are not meant to cure disease. According to the federal government’s 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “sufficient evidence is not available to support a recommendation for or against the use of multivitamin/mineral supplements in the primary prevention of chronic disease for the healthy American population.” Currently, many experts support a “no benefit, no harm” role of multivitamins. A number of large-scale randomized trials suggest that, for the majority of the American population, taking multivitamin supplements does not provide an overall benefit to health and mortality. In fact, multivitamin misuse is associated with deleterious effects on health. So, when should you take a multivitamin? Here are some questions (and answers) to help you find clarity. What if I’m not getting enough of certain nutrients? Multivitamins are meant to supplement diets that are deficient in various nutrients. They help people get the suggested amounts of vitamins when they cannot meet their needs from food alone. A multivitamin-mineral is a dietary supplement containing three or more vitamins or minerals. Although there are some vitamins that our bodies can make, we get other vitamins from different foods in our diet. When dietary intake is poor, multivitamins play a beneficial role in preventing vitamin deficiencies that lead to serious illnesses. For example, a lack of Vitamin D may cause rickets, which can result in permanent deformities in children. Vitamin deficiencies are usually due to dietary inadequacy, impaired absorption, increased requirement, or rapid excretion. Do I need to eat fruits and vegetables if I take a multivitamin? 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His project was the removal of hazardous trees along the Indian Brook Reservoir trail in Essex Junction. Thompson thanks everyone who helped make this possible. Photo contributed Volunteers By SUE ALENICK United Way Volunteer Thursday from June-Sept. Must be 16 or older. The listings below are a sample of the 300+ volunteer needs from more than 200 agencies found on-line at www.unitedwaycc.org. More information available at 8601677, Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. RIDE FOR CHILDREN Lund is looking for volunteers for the annual Ride for Children. Help with registration, activities and festivities, set up or clean up. Saturday, May 11, 4 hour shifts between 7 a.m.-3 p.m. GREEN UP Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge will be focusing its Green Up Day efforts on river clean up using refuge boats. Volunteers will meet at Louie’s Landing in West Swanton. Physical fitness important for this work! 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He recently was one of 14 Vermont students, and one of five Essex High School students to participate in the NAfME (National Association for Music Educators) eastern division high school honor ensembles in Hartford, Conn. Wolbach participates in VYO and was recently a featured soloist with the organization. He is also a member of the Williston Town Band and the Vermont Winds at UVM. Essex High School band director Joshua Pauly said, “Ryan has an intense interest in setting high standards for himself and is one of the most skilled students I have worked with.” When asked what music means to Wolbach, he replied, “Music is and always will be a major part of my life. It is so important to have and maintain the arts in the community. Essex High School has given me an incredible amount of opportunities to explore music in real depth, to the point in which it is a major defining point to who I am.” Outside of music, Ryan plays on the varsity tennis team and is presently a co-captain. 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