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Students advocate for mental health By KAYLEE SULLIVAN
PHOTOS BY MICHAELA HALNON Above, a child poses for a photo at the polls during Town Meeting Day on Tuesday afternoon. Bottom left, selectboard chairwoman Nadine Scibek presents a resolution of appreciation to former selectman Marc Landry. Bottom right, Colchester School District Superintendent Amy Minor holds a budget flyer at the pre-Town Meeting on Monday evening.
Voters: 'yes' to town, school budgets By MICHAELA HALNON With additional reporting by TOM MARBLE For the third year in a row, Colchester voters approved both the town and school budgets by comfortable margins on Town Meeting Day, according to unofficial results. The $39.1 million school budget, a 3.22 percent increase from the current year’s budget, passed 1,381 to 971. Colchester School District Superintendent Amy Minor, who learned the results at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, said she was “deeply appreciative” of the voters’ decision.
“I feel really supported this year, not only by the community but also by the administrative team and the school board,” Minor said. The town budget, a $12.5 million proposal and 2.44 percent increase from the current fiscal year, passed 1,535 to 796. “We’re very grateful to our voters for supporting our budget,” town manager Dawn Francis said after the polls closed on Tuesday evening. With the approved budgets, the owner of a $250,000 home should expect an annual tax increase of about $143 from the school budget and $8.40 from the town budget, totaling just
over $150, according to presentations prepared by Minor and assistant town manager Aaron Frank. The now-approved town budget includes increases of $40,000 for the volunteer fire department, $50,000 for public works and $4,500 for increased programing at the Burnham Memorial Library, among others. Another $16,000 will buy software called Social Sentinel, a social mediamonitoring tool that scans for threats or unusual activity online. The program offers a more cost-efficient way to keep tabs on internet chatter, Frank said last month.
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When it comes to mental health, an often-difficult topic to talk about, groups at St. Michael’s College are breaking barriers. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, various campus groups convened in Alliot Hall for the second annual Fresh Check Day, which invites students, faculty, staff and alumni to rally around mental health in an active and engaging way. “It’s a very open environment, one in which you’re having fun while learning about something that is a very serious and real topic,” attendee Chris Allen said. A St. Michael’s alum, Allen helped adopt Fresh Check Day. His push for more mental health awareness on campus came after his friend, Jordan Porco, committed suicide in spring 2011. A freshman at the time, Allen knew he had to act. The 2014 alum co-founded the college’s Active Minds group, a nonprofit that stresses peer mental health support. Active Minds teamed with the Jordan Porco Foundation to host last month’s event. Fresh Check Day calls attention to the troubling statistic that one in 10 college students contemplate suicide, a fact the Jordan Porco Foundation uses to teach peers to learn warning signs of suicide and how to act if someone they know is struggling with mental health. See FRESH CHECK, page 2
Colchester woman in I-89 crash By TOM MARBLE Vermont State Police issued two tickets following a two-vehicle collision in Winooski on the Exit 15 northbound ramp last week. Thea M. Wescott, 20, of Richmond was cited for following too closely and operating without insurance after her car struck the rear end of a 2017 BMW 330 driven by Mary S. Griffo, 64, of Colchester on Wednesday, March 1. Wescott was fined $220 and received five points on her license as a result of the collision. She was fined an additional $162 and received two more points on her license for lack of insurance. Neither speed nor impairment contributed to the collision, a police report states, and neither driver was injured. Both vehicles sustained minor bumper damage. VSP continue to warn motorists to maintain safe following distances to prevent collisions.
St. Mike's professor celebrates celestial discovery By COLIN FLANDERS
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tanding alone in the control room of a telescope in Hawaii, St. Michael’s professor John O’Meara knew excitement was afoot. You see, astrophysics is a small community, and while on a teleconference with contemporaries from across the science world, it’s hard to keep good news hidden for long. It’s also not every day the head of science at NASA holds a news conference. Then again, it’s not every day astronomers find planets that could potentially harbor life. But as they say, the stars aligned last week when NASA announced researchers found seven roughly Earth-sized worlds orbiting Trappist-1, a tiny star named
after the Chile telescope that located it. NASA said the system of planets — also called exoplanets, since they’re located outside of Earth’s solar system — is relatively close to Earth, a respectable 235 trillion miles, or 40 light-years. After estimating the planets’ mass and density, researchers determined they likely have rocky terrain. Further observations will help determine if they’re rich in water, considered essential to life. “The search for life somewhere else in the universe just got a little more statistically viable,” O’Meara said. The mass of the seventh planet hasn’t yet been estimated, but scientists believe it could be an “icy, snow-ball like world,” the news re-
lease said. Compared to the sun, the Trappist-1 star is classified as an ultracool dwarf. It’s so cool that liquid water could survive on planets orbiting very close to it, NASA said, closer than what is possible with planets in Earth’s solar system, which is a good sign, since all seven of the star’s planetary orbits are closer than Mercury is to the sun. The planets’ proximity is such that if humans stood on one planet’s surface, they could potentially gaze up and see geological features or clouds of neighboring worlds, NASA said. These would sometimes appear larger than the moon in Earth's sky. The planets may also be tidally See PLANETS, page 3
COURTESY PHOTO St. Michael's College astronomy professor John O'Meara was in Hawaii when he learned scientists at NASA had discovered planets that could potentially harbor human life. Named after the telescope that discovered them, the Trappist-1 star is oribited by seven Earth-sized worlds, NASA said.
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PHOTO BY KAYLEE SULLIVAN Students at St. Michael's College discuss mental health awareness with a public safety officer on Fresh Check Day late last month.
FRESH CHECK from page 1 Allen said he is thankful awareness is still spreading through Fresh Check Day, despite pushback from the administration. During Fresh Check Day, a banner was hung on a table, on which markers were dispersed, calling people to scribble their signature and pledge to be present for their peers who may need to know someone cares. “Even though [St. Michael’s] is a small community, it’s easy to hide,” Allen said. “So knowing when to step in as a friend, as someone that cares about other people, you need to be aware of when is the right time.” Mental health has become an increasingly talked-about topic among students on campus, especially as students continue to remember their friend and senior classmate Jerry Collins, who took his own life last September. Local concerts were dedicated in his name, campus jam sessions have gathered in his honor, and in the past few months, a GoFundMe page has raised over $2,700 to purchase a metal pin for his classmates to wear on graduation day in May. Outside the dining hall last week, attendees filled out a survey so the hosting organizations can understand what participants learned. “Now that you have the resources, will you reach out to people, will you help them?” senior Mike McCarthy of Active Minds asked. For some, the beer goggle demonstration may have been most beneficial: The campus’ public safety department had students slide on a pair of goggles and trace a circular object with a marker, showing how alcohol can impair vision. For others, scrawling down a particularly stressful subject on a piece of paper to crumple up and shoot into a portable basketball hoop may have been just the breath they needed. The college’s center for women and gender, the counseling center and Hope Happens Here, a student-athlete mental health
advocacy group, were among the groups participating. On a Wednesday afternoon in the middle of the second semester, the event came at a particularly overwhelming time for students. “Today is important because we often forget how vital it is to check in with ourselves to make sure that we’re doing OK, because the weeks and the days get so busy worrying about other people, our homework or whatever else,” senior Agi Chretien said. That’s why when some students walked by, focused on getting to the dining hall to grab a quick sandwich before their third class of the day, the commotion in the lobby caught them off guard. Students filed into the crowd, curious about the stations and the king-sized candy, durable water bottles and colorful shirts waiting at the last booth. The students also provided a make-your-own trail mix station, for which each ingredient symbolized an “ingredient” to self-care: The cashews stood for determination, the peanuts were strength, almonds were happiness and joy and M&Ms self-love. According to McCarthy, the swag — decorated with Fresh Check Day labels — allows attendees to walk away with something tangible, reminding students mental health isn’t going anywhere; it’s a constant struggle. “This isn’t just a one day thing. This is semester long, this is year long, this is 24/7,” McCarthy said. Continuing the conversation about mental health is imperative, Allen said. “Mental health affects everyone so there’s no limitation, there’s no boundary,” he added. More information about the Jordan Porco Foundation and its programs can be found at http://www.rememberingjordan.org.
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PLANETS from page 1 locked to their star, so the same side of the planet is always facing it. That would indicate each side is perpetually day or night, NASA said. “This could mean they have weather patterns totally unlike those on Earth,” the news release said, “such as strong winds blowing from the day side to the night side and extreme temperature changes. The out-of-this-world discovery comes nine months after researchers using the telescope Trappist discovered three planets in the solar system. Assisted by several ground-based telescopes, including one in Europe, researchers confirmed the existence of two of these planets and found the five additional ones. It signals a new era in astronomy, O’Meara said. “We’ve moved from an era in which we didn’t know anything about planets orbiting around other stars, to having a handful of them, to having thousands of them,” O’Meara said. To those like O’Meara, who have dedicated their lives to this field, the news only deepens his conviction. But for the average person, who didn’t own a telescope as a child, it’s a bit harder to grasp. O’Meara concocted a hypothetical to put the discovery in perspective. Imagine you’re a new Vermonter pondering an important question: Are there moose here? Someone says the best place to look is in the Northeast Kingdom. So off you head. And on your first day there, you see seven moose.
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THuRSdAy, MARCH 2 1:03 a.m., Suspicious on Rathe Rd. 4:46 p.m., Domestic disturbance in Colchester 8:56 p.m., Arrest on warrant 11:51 p.m., Search - consent, on Blakely Rd. FRIdAy, MARCH 3 2:28 a.m., Suspicious on Longmeadow Dr. 9:28 a.m., Death investigation on Mt. Mansfield Ave. 7:32 p.m., Domestic disturbance in Colchester 8:21 p.m., Disorderly conduct on College Pkwy.
ARRESTS 1 Petit larceny 1 Violation of conditions of release TuESdAy, FEb. 28 3:18 a.m., Violation of conditions of release on Lyons Ln. 6:07 a.m., Vandalism on Sharrow Cir. 8:25 a.m., Suspicious on Macrae Rd. 8:54 a.m., Suspicious on College Pkwy. 11:40 a.m., Public assist on Blakely Rd. 12:04 p.m., Larceny on Douglas Dr. 1:02 p.m., Public assist on Marble Island Rd. 2:32 p.m., Biased based report on Calm Cove Cir. 4:17 p.m., Suspicious on Porters Point Rd. 6:18 p.m., Trespass on Mountain View Dr. 8:57 p.m., Suspicious on Broadlake Rd.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF NASA Top, an artist's concept shows what the Trappist-1 planetary system may look like, based on available data about the planets’ diameters, masses and distances from the host star. Above, an artist's rendition shows what a travel poster might look like for the new seven-world system around the star Trappist-1, which NASA researchers announced last month they had discovered.
“What it means is not that seven moose are unique,” O’Meara said, “but that moose are actually prevalent out there in Vermont.” Likewise, the ease at which this discovery was made — it was the research team’s first data release — shows there are likely hundreds of billions of Earthsized planets in our galaxy alone, O’Meara said. The find is the field’s next step in pursuing bigger and better telescopes and techniques, all in the quest for life on other planets.
“One day you’re going to find that moose that’s all white,” O’Meara said. “The twin to earth.” O’Meara believes in the next few decades, humans will be poised to answer one of the greatest questions they’ve ever asked: Are we alone? O’Meara said doing so will require further investments in science and simply the “courage the to keep playing the game. “It’s rather an exciting time to be alive,” he said.
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PHOTO BY MICHAELA HALNON Dick and Nancy Pecor appeared before voters during pre-town meeting on Monday evening to accept an award via videoconference from Florida. The annual town report was dedicated to the couple.
full Town MeeTing Day ResulTs TOWN BUDGET
TOWN CLERK/ TREASURER
Yes, 1533 No, 796
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SCHOOL BUDGET
LISTER
Yes, 1381 No, 971
SELECTBOARD
Herb Downing, 1830 Jacki Murphy, 1852
SCHOOL BOARD
Curt Taylor, 1837 Lincoln White, 1801
LIBRARY TRUSTEE
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Angela Macdonald, 1822
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ARTICLE 9: Emergency funds
Yes, 1541 No, 672 ARTICLE 10: Town manager
Yes, 1973 No, 269 ARTICLE 11: Budget process
Yes, 2008 No, 206 ARTICLE 12: Capital budget
Yes, 1896 No, 294 ARTICLE 13: Ethical conduct
Yes, 2070 No, 173 ARTICLE 14: Charter review
Yes, 1963 No, 260
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The school budget provides increases of $45,000 for professional development, $40,000 for athletics and a 20-hour per week English learner position. According to the unofficial results, 2,373 residents cast a ballot this Town Meeting Day, representing about 19 percent of all registered voters based on totals provided in November. All Colchester candidates were unopposed this year and selectboard incumbent Herb Downing secured his three-year seat with 1,830 votes. Newcomer Jacki Murphy won a twoyear selectboard seat with 1,852 votes. She will replace longtime selectman Marc Landry who did not seek reelection this year. School board incumbents Curt Taylor and Lincoln White won re-election to their two- and three-year seats with 1,837 and 1,801 votes, respectively. Also winning unchallenged races were town clerk Karen Richard with 1,974 votes, lister Angela Macdonald with 1,822 votes, library trustee Jessica Leary Clarke with 1,816 votes and moderator Scott Barrett with 1,824 votes. Voters approved the removal of the grand juror as an elected position along with a suite of other changes to the town’s charter, a document that acts as a localized constitution. Broken into several items, the changes included
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Colchester’s Montpelier delegation kicked-off the pre-Town Meeting at Colchester High School on Monday evening, discussing current legislation while about 70 residents enjoyed a free community dinner. Voters in attendance asked no questions as officials presented the town budget and proposed charter changes. Just a handful of residents raised their hands after Minor’s school budget proposal. It was Minor’s first Town Meeting Day presentation since her hiring last spring. The most contentious topic was broached by resident Carrie Neuschel, who wondered why the district opted to mail a glossy, fullcolor budget flyer rather than choosing a cheaper black and white display that focused more heavily on numbers. In a departure from budget talks, selectboard
chairwoman Nadine Scibek presented a resolution of appreciation to Landry who did not run this year after serving 18 years on the board. “The resolution tonight and what I’ve heard is a good reason why you quit while you’re ahead,” Landry said to laughter. “Wonderful town, wonderful people, it was a wonderful opportunity.” The highlight of the evening came when residents Dick and Nancy Pecor appeared via videoconference from Florida, their smiling faces projected across a screen in the auditorium. Colchester officials dedicated this year’s annual report to the couple. Both were once employed by the town and have continued to volunteer extensively in the community, Scibek said, most notably at the annual triathlon, which they founded 32 years ago. Scibek invited the Pecors’ son, Jeff, and grandchildren Jackson and Ella to present them a plaque of appreciation. Jeff, who grew emotional as he addressed the crowd, said his parents have given back to the town through the entirety of his life. He thanked them for acting as role models for his own children and noted he was proud the “dynamic duo” was honored together. “Every year at our birthday, we always say 10 things that we value about each other,” Jeff said. “Without a doubt, every year we always say that you guys love Colchester. I cherish that.”
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TownNews Message of the Week: Regional Dispatch The concept of a regionalized emergency dispatch service for Chittenden County has been around for over 50 years. More recently, 22 years ago, the state of Vermont received a grant, with the help of Sen. Patrick Leahy, to conduct a feasibility study for a Regional Emergency Communications Center, but the concept failed to materialize. Today, momentum is building and the idea appears to be gaining more traction among the key stakeholders in the county. Colchester has operated a joint dispatch center with Milton for the last two decades. The arrangement provides better service at a lower cost than either town could provide operating on its own. Last year, in the interest of expanding the economies of scale, providing improved response times and service, as well as attracting and retaining highly trained dispatchers, we joined eight other Chittenden County communities to provide guidance to a consulting team that conducted an implementation study on the viability and benefits of regionalized dispatch. The results confirmed this is an area of local government that works better on a regional scale. The study revealed a single countywide dispatch operation would provide faster emergency services response times (up to five minutes, or 90 seconds on average) by colocation of 911 and dispatch; redundancy staffing for major emergencies, increased training, quality assurance, support and career opportunities for dispatch staff; streamlined cross-city/town mutual aid for fire, rescue and police services and better support for fire and rescue staff in the field. Our nine communities also researched options for a governance structure. It was unanimously agreed a union municipal district was our best choice. Its advantages include the ability to enact and enforce ordinances for alarms or false 911 calls, lower municipal borrowing rates with the ability to qualify for grants as a municipality and more. Our next step will be to create a “joint survey committee,” required by state statutes. There will be a number of steps to follow, but it is possible the citizens of the partnering communities will be able to vote on membership at their 2018 Town Meetings. A phasing-in of dispatch operations could begin as early as July 1, 2018 if there is widespread support and numerous operational challenges are overcome. We’ll be keeping you informed as the process continues. Click on bit.ly/2kk1Xup or contact Aaron Frank at 264-
5509 for more information. Police Department Chief Jennifer Morrison During February, Colchester PD had 833 calls for service. We stopped 145 drivers for various violations and made 21 arrests on 26 criminal charges ranging from felony aggravated domestic assault to DUI, to unlawful trespass to leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Colchester police administration continues to tackle several issues on local, regional and statewide levels. We are currently working with town officials on a regional dispatch initiative. We are also working with various partners on a collective Chittenden County law enforcement recruitment drive, and Chief Morrison is continuing her work on a statewide basis with fair and impartial policing initiative. We learned this month that Sgt. Peter Hull was accepted to the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. This 10-week program is a premier training program for police leaders. We congratulate Pete on his accomplishment. In recognition of our 50th anniversary, our department has developed a new shoulder patch that officers will begin to wear this week. The emblem recognizes our past with our inception date and looks forward to the future with the new town logo in the center. For more information, please visit http://colchestervt. gov/police or call 264-5556 (non-emergency). Rescue & Technical Rescue Chief Amy Akerlind Colchester Rescue continues to be busy, with 220 calls for service so far this year. In February we received 105 requests, slightly fewer than January. We transported 65 people to the hospital, turned over seven calls and responded for mutual aid (outside of our primary area) 26 times. Taking a look at call volume by shifts, the busiest shift this month was a Friday night with 12 calls. A Wednesday daytime was close behind at 10 calls. Our two slowest shifts were a Tuesday night with three calls and a Monday night with four. As we look ahead to spring and summer, our call volume is sure to continue to increase. We will also see more standby and outreach events. Do stay safe out there! For more information, please visit http://colchestervt. gov/rescue or call 264-5990.
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By REP. CURT TAYLOR Vermont’s corrections system recently received some attention. The governor proposed closing the Windsor facility, 100 beds costing $82,049 per prisoner per year, the state’s most expensive corrections facility, on a perinmate basis. The math is simple (100 x $80,000 = $8 million); implementation is not. Where do the inmates go? Can they be released? In fact, a good many have passed their minimum sentence and might be released but for lack of “appropriate” housing on the outside. Why is that a problem? It’s hardly the job of the state to find housing for criminals. And right there we run into some basic disagreements regarding corrections. It played out in roll-call votes last week on bill H.171 which makes it a little easier for someone to have their criminal records expunged (erased). On one side are those who see in-
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sentences and harsher treatment, or better programs, more support and appropriate housing away from bad influences? We’re back to where we started. Most people can make this an interesting mental exercise. But legislators must vote up or down on proposals that push the system one way or another. Last week I voted yes on a bill that nudges Vermont’s judicial system a little closer toward removing the stigma of past offenses. This only applies to specific non-violent felonies and misdemeanors. The offender’s sentence must be completed and restitution paid. And the offender must not have committed another crime during a specified period since completing their sentence. Even then, nothing is guaranteed. A court or a state’s attorney must review the case and determine that expunging the record is in the interest of justice. You can read more about the bill and the reasons for my vote at the “My Votes” page of my website, CT4VT.com.
Let the sun shine in By JIM CONDOs, Vermont Secretary of State
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n open government makes for a better government. Next week is sunshine Week, and it is being celebrated all across the nation. In reality, it should be celebrated every week – not just next week – in Vermont and every other state. Here at the secretary of state’s office, our operations assume 625,000 Vermonters are looking over our shoulders as we go about our daily work, keeping us motivated and accountable. In fact, this attitude comes straight from the Vermont Constitution, which says in Chapter 1, Article 6 that all government officers are the trustees and servants of the people. Vermont further elaborates in statute on this pillar of constitutional accountability, affording citizens the right to “free and open examination of records.” “It is in the public interest to enable any person to review and criticize their decisions even though such examination may cause inconvenience or embarrassment,” according to 1 V.s.A. § 315. Sure, there are times when we’re embarrassed by our mistakes (yes, we’ve made a few), but public scrutiny comes with being a public servant. Transparency ensures that when we do make a mistake we immediately own the problem, fix the problem and move on. By being an open book, Vermont officials learn a lesson along the way and work harder to avoid future embarrassment, improving upon how we serve Vermonters. I have learned many lessons about open government from my time with the south Burlington City Council (on which I served 18 years), Vermont League of Cities and Towns’ board (six years), Vermont senate (eight years) and now six-plus years as Vermont’s secretary of state. Far too often, government’s first reaction is to avoid disclosure, go on the defensive and try to cover up mistakes. That is just the opposite of accountability and does not contribute to public trust. This natural tendency to resist public inquiry and criticism creates an adverse reaction: oppose and don’t disclose! If we are ever to overcome this faulty closed-door culture and rebuild trust in government, we must start with the presumption that everything is public and belongs to the people, with narrow exceptions for good reasons. As trustees and servants of the people, it’s our job as officers of the government to let the sun shine in – to let the people see what we are doing on their behalf. Yes, it can be inconvenient to have public meetings or to provide copies of records, but it is a necessary and integral part of the job that we all signed up for and pledged to do when we took our oath of office. This openness includes the press, and the press is the public! We must treat them as representatives of the people and not as an enemy of the state. The press plays an important part in promoting effective government (often by exposing ineffective government) and creating a culture of accountability. In my time as secretary of state, I have made every effort to be open and available to the Fourth Estate, no matter the inconvenience, embarrassment or concern about reproach. Without the press, the public would be left on its own to investigate facts and discern the truth. That is no easy task, especially in today’s world. The vast majority of journalists I have encountered over the years are hard-working people with high ethical standards. I don’t always agree with what they write, but I respect a free press, appreciate the service they provide and understand the job they do. If this makes anyone in government nervous, perhaps they’re in the wrong line of work. You have a right to know! Demand accountability and results from your government. Sunshine Week is a national celebration of access to public information and what it means for you and your community. Secretary Condos will be conducting his fourth Transparency Tour this fall. The secretary of state’s office has created guides to help citizens and public servants navigate the Open Meeting Law and Public Records Act. They can be found at www. sec.state.vt.us under the “municipal” tab.
Correction An article in the March 2 issue of The Colchester sun incorrectly stated that towns contribute to the Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations based on their percentage of the yearly caseload. Financial contributions are actually determined by the individual town’s share of the county population. We regret the error.
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Moo By sharon Creech Juvenile Fiction, 2016 Reviewed by Pam Tallmadge, Youth Services Twelve-year-old Reena and her 7-year-old brother Luke’s lives are changed
when the family decides to leave the big city and move to Maine. Reena and Luke can ride bikes around their neighborhood without an adult and look forward to a summer of exploration until school begins. Before this happens, Reena and Luke are asked to bring some books to Mrs. Falala, who tells them they are not the right books. Before long, Reena and Luke are helping Mrs. Falala on the farm and have a lot to learn. First they muck out the stalls, then try to take care of Zora, a stubborn cow. Reena learns how to approach Zora, and Luke teaches Mrs. Falala how to draw. Slowly, personal connections are made as Reena and Luke find friends and community in the town where “the mountains meet the sea.”
Upstream By Mary Oliver Adult Non-Fiction, 2016 Reviewed by Ann Doubleday, Adult Services These essays are Oliver's song of wonder and praise for the entirety of this astonishing world we inhabit.
struggling through a difficult childhood, Oliver found her salvation in the natural world, in that of books and eventually in her own writing. She celebrates both the laborious journey of the snapping turtle coming ashore to lay her eggs and the inevitability of death and the violence inherent in every creature’s need to eat, one thing nurturing another. Her literary insights are no less astute and comprehensive than her meditations on nature. Her “friends” are Whitman, Wordsworth and Emerson, but also that genius of darkness, Edgar Allen Poe. Drawing her readers into close observation of the natural and literary worlds, Oliver teaches us to step out from the daily distractions of life and pay attention to the wonders of the world before us.
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10:30 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Join us for stories followed by a craft or activity. For ages 3 - 6. Call 264-5660 to sign up.
2 - 3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. Peter Hirschfeld, State House reporter at Vermont Public Radio, presents “The Return of Divided Government: Legislating Across Party Lines in Montpelier.”
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Religious Directory Daybreak Community Church 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester 338-9118 / Brent Devenney, lead pastor www.daybreakvermont.org Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. AWANA, Fridays twice a month brentdaybreak@gmail.com Holy Cross Catholic Church 416 Church Road, Colchester 863-3002 / Fr. Julian Asucan, administrator Mass schedule: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. & Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Confessions: 5-5:20 p.m. or by appointment Daily Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 9 a.m. Holy Day Masses, please contact the church. Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC 1672 West Lakeshore Dr., Malletts Bay 658-9155 / Rev. Adrianne Carr, transitional pastor www.mallettsbaycongregationalchurchucc.com Worship Service: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Church School: Sunday, 10 a.m. Fellowship time: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided. All are welcome! St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1063 Prim Road, Colchester 658-0533 / Rev. Lisette Baxter, rector Sundays: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday School & Nursery: 10 a.m. Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. Bible class; 12:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Facebook: St. Andrew's Church, Colchester VT All are welcome. United Church of Colchester - ABC Rte. 2A-Village Green, Colchester 879-5442 / Rev. Dr. Russell Willis Sunday Worship and Youth Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m. Nursery care available during worship. Christ Centered - Family Oriented.
1 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Welcome to our new book club! Each season we will pick a different cookbook or novel that features several recipes. Participants will sign up to make a recipe and bring it the day of the meeting. Staff will make a copy of the recipe. This season, we’ll be choosing recipes from “The Vermont Country Story Cookbook” by Ellen Ecker Ogden.
4 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Make a sweet smelling bath bomb for yourself or someone you love. We have scents, salts and all the fixings to mix it up. For grades 6 - 12. Sign up at http:// colchestervt.gov/158/ Burnham-MemorialLibrary.
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9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Students from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Colchester campus tutor students in reading, math and science at the library. This program focuses on grades 1-6, but tutoring is available in other grades for certain subjects. Free. Call 264-5660 to sign up.
4 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Do you know someone who likes Legos? Stop by the library every Thursday and join us! Each week, we’ll be creating a new project.
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6 - 8 p.m., Colchester Residence Inn, 71 Rathe Rd., Colchester. Join Catamount Realty Group and other local experts to answer your questions about the process of purchasing a home. Door prizes and refreshment. To RSVP, email mark@catamountrealtygroup.com.
10 friDAY vinTAge movie mATinee
Noon, Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. Bring your lunch at noon to meet others, or just come for the movie at 1 p.m. Beverages and popcorn provided. This week's movie is "Trooper Returns," a comedy starring Ronald Young and Joan Blondell.
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SATurDAY DroP in STorYTime
10 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign up required.
moDel TrAin Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center, 890 Fairfax Rd., St Albans. The show will feature multiple operating layouts and over 100 tables of exhibits and vendors of model railroading supplies, videos and books. Face painting and activities for children available. $5/adults, $1/ages 6 - 12, free/ under 6, $5/family with active military ID. For more information, call 598-0905 or email ronpiro@aol.com.
10 a.m., 828 Main St., Colchester. Our very own Malcolm Severance serves as the guest speaker, discussing his newly published book “A Pursuit of Excellence.”
11 a.m., Colchester High School gymnasium, 131 Laker Ln., Colchester. Each band or choral group from the district will perform one piece at the concert, starting with 5th graders at Malletts Bay School and moving through the grades to demonstrate the progression of musical talent. At the end of each portion, each group will perform a piece together. Free. For more information, visit www.friendsof colchestermusic.com.
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11 a.m., Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Rug concerts are for children ages 5 and under and introduce kids to orchestral instruments and classical music in an engaging, interactive setting. This 45-minute concert will feature piano, flute, oboe and double bass as each musician introduces their instrument and plays a few short pieces. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Please reserve tickets in advance. For more information, visit www.vyo.org.
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11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orvis outlet store, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Looking to add a furry fourlegged member to your family? Come see who we have looking for a new home.
3D DeSign
1 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Play with extruders and architecture to create things in 3D. We’ll hack some toys, create some buttons and make cool things with a new 3D
pen. All teen attendees can join the wait list with guardian permission. For teens in grades 6-12. See library staff for details, and sign up at http://colchestervt. gov/158/BurnhamMemorial-Library.
BurlingTon CiviC SYmPhonY
7:30 p.m., Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. A concert under the direction of Daniel Bruce featuring Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Marquez and Rhapsody-Concerto for viola and orchestra by Bohuslav Martinu. For tickets and more information, visit www. bcsovt.org.
12 SunDAY winTer ConCerT SerieS
2 p.m., South Burlington Community Library, 540 Dorset St., South Burlington. Enjoy a performance of the Windsong Quintet. For more information, visit www.sburlcomlib.com.
13 monDAY All ABouT reCYCling
10 a.m., 14 Heineberg Rd., Burlington. Guest speaker Ray Dube, sustainability manager for Coca-Cola of Northern New England, will provide an in-depth talk on the recycling process. His awardwinning presentation is guaranteed to entertain and educate!
PreSChool STorYTime
10:30 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Join us for stories followed by a craft or activity. For ages 3-6. Call 2645660 to sign up.
mAh Jongg AT The liBrArY
1 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Join us for Mah Jongg, the Chinese tile game that has become increasingly popular in the U.S. Whether you’re new to the game or have
Calendar loCal meetings tues., marCh 14
6:30 p.m., selectboard, outer Bay conference room, town offices, 781 Blakely Rd., Colchester
wed., marCh 15
6:30 p.m., selectboard special meeting on possible vicious dog, outer Bay conference room, town offices, 781 Blakely Rd., Colchester
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6:30 p.m., burnham memorial library trustees, Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main St., Colchester
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Crafts for Kids
3:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Kids 5 and up get to work on a new craft project every session.
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5 - 8 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. (See Saturday, March 11.) "fittest on
earth"
7 p.m., Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas, 222 College St., Burlington. This movie follows the dramatic story of the top athletes who qualified for and competed in the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Colchester’s Mat Fraser is featured in the film.
research. Free. Coffee, tea and pastries will be provided. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org or call 310-9285.
15 wednesday reading buddies
3:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. We’ll have one or more volunteer mentors on the purple couch downstairs waiting to read with a child. Mentors might also talk about a favorite book or enjoy a quick game in addition to reading. intended for children in kindergarten and up. Reserve a slot at the youth desk or just drop in and visit.
one on one tutoring
14 tuesday
5 - 8 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. (See Saturday, March 11.)
toddler story time
Knitting and more
PresChool musiC
Pajama storytime
10:30 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. A weekly selection of music, rhymes and stories! For ages 18 months to 3 years. Call 264-5660 to sign-up. 11:30 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Come to the library for music and fun every Tuesday. Best for ages 3-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.
vermont genealogy library
3 - 9:30 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. The Vt. Genealogy Library has the resources to help you find those elusive ancestors. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org.
droP-in gentle hatha yoga
4:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar is certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Burnham Library. VT. GEnEALoGY LiBRARY
finding your irish roots
7 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Colchester. A presentation by Ed McGuire will introduce participants to the history of irish immigration to north America and discuss some of the major resources for irish genealogy
by a craft or activity. For ages 3-6. Call 2645660 to sign up.
lego Club
4 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Do you know someone who likes Legos? Stop by the library every Thursday and join us! Each week, we’ll be creating a new project.
17 friday vintage movie matinee
noon, Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. Bring your lunch at noon to meet others, or just come for the movie at 1 p.m. Beverages and popcorn provided. This week's movie is “Road to Bali,” a 1949 comedy staring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.
eduCation and enriChment for everyone
2 - 3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. Bogac Ergene, a history professor at the University of Vermont, presents “The Rise and Fall of the ottoman Empire and the Consequences of its Decline.”
st. PatriCK’s day dinner
6:30 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Little ones of all ages cuddle up in pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. We’ll serve the cookies and milk! no sign-up required.
4:30 - 7:30 p.m., isle of Patmos Masonic Lodge, 40 South St., South Hero. A traditional corned beef and vegetable meal. All proceeds to benefit the Vermont Warriors girls basketball team. Take out will be available. The team – consisting of girls from Grand isle, South Hero, Winooski, Colchester, Essex and Burlington – is fundraising to purchase uniforms for the 2017 AAU season. $10 for adults, $9 for ages 65+, $5 for children 12 and under and free for children 2 and under. For more information, call 777-6316.
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PresChool storytime
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6 - 8 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Knitters and other needle workers of all skill levels meet Wednesdays. Beginners welcome.
10:30 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Join us for stories followed
9 a.m., Burnham Memorial Library. Take a free full-length practice test
to hone your skills for the real thing. Participants will receive a full score report from the Princeton Review and, pending signups, may be eligible to attend a score report session to narrow down what you need to study. Call 264-5660 for more information.
vsaC College Pathways
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., St. Michael’s College, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester. College Pathways covers the entire college process, including creating a college list that fits student needs and family finances, application specifics, test-taking strategies and more. To register and for more information, visit www. vsac.org/CollegePathways. Walk-ins are welcome, too!
one on one tutoring
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library. (See Saturday, March 11.)
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arChaeologiCal history of Chittenden County
2 p.m., 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington. State archaeologist Jess Robinson will present an overview of Chittenden County’s native American history, from the arrival of its first inhabitants approximately 13,000 years ago to their contact with Europeans.
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10• The Colchester Sun•March 9, 2017
SPORTS Lakers hit stride before state tournament Girls basketball secures 8th seed after 8-2 run
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he Lakers are saving the best for last. After managing only a .500 record after their first 10 games, the Colchester girls basketball squad is among Division-I's hottest teams heading into the state tournament. They've won eight of their last 10, including five double-digit victories, good enough to secure the eighth seed and home-court advantage for the first round. The Lakers wrapped up their regular season last Thursday by hosting the Milton Yellowjackets.
Falling behind out the gate, Colchester regained its composure and dominated the second half, outscoring milton 28-7 en route to a 3827 win. Gabby Gosselin led the way with 19 points and six rebounds. Colchester was set to host No. 9-seeded Middlebury on Wednesday in a game that concluded after the Sun went to print. A victory in the opening stages would pit the Lakers against St. Johnsbury, the state's top-seeded team, in a Friday night matchup.
PHOTOS BY KYLE ST. PETER Above, senior forward Maggie Brigante dives after a loose ball during the Lakers' final regular season game last Thursday against the Milton Yellowjackets. After a slow start, Colchester won 38-27 en route to securing the eighth seed in the state tournament, which began earlier this week. At left, Gabby Gosselin dribbles past a Milton defender.
Waterfowl hearing dates announced
ADDISON INDEPENDENT PHOTO | TRENT CAMPBELL At left, Burlington/Colchester's Meghan Lehouiller fights for position with Middlebury's Julia Carone. Above, senior goaltender Jenna Blondin deflects a shot.
SeaLakers fall to Middlebury The Burlington/Colchester SeaLakers fell behind No. 2-seeded Middlebury early last Friday night and were eventually overpowered by the Tigers, dropping 5-0 to end their season. Senior goaltender Jenna Blondin hung tough in the net, deflecting a number of scoring opportunities in the second period. Yet the
Tigers' offense proved relentless, tacking on two more later in the period before adding the final two in the third. Middlebury outshot the SeaLakers 37-11. The No. 7-seeded Burlington/ Colchester finished the season 8-12, however the future appears to be bright, with 18 of their players in ninth or 10th grade.
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Operating Model Trains, Dealers, Displays, Children’s Activities & Face Painter Saturday, March 11th • 10am-4pm
Admissions: 6-10 $1.00 • Adults $5 • $5 per family with Active Military ID For info call (802) 598-0905 - Sponsored by the Northwestern VT Model Railroad Association, www.nwvrailroad.org
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One of three public hearings on the status of waterfowl populations and the proposed hunting season will be hosted at Memorial Hall in Essex on March 15. The annual hearing, held by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Board, will run from 6:30 to 930 p.m. Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to attend one of the hearings and voice their preferences and opinions about the proposed seasons. The two other hearings will be held in Whitehall, N.Y. on March 14 and Newport on March 16. Under federal regulations, waterfowl seasons, bag limits and shooting hours in the Lake Champlain Zone must be uniform throughout the entire zone, while seasons in New York’s portion of the Lake Champlain Zone must be identical to Vermont’s portion of the Zone. Comments from the public as well as input from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation will be reviewed by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board. The proposed 2017 migratory bird hunting seasons can be found at vtfishandwildlife.com. Comments can be sent to anr.fwpubliccomment@vermont.gov.