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Board converts surplus to school computers By JASON STARR The Colchester Sun A budget surplus on the $5 million bond Colchester voters approved in 2013 to construct a new science lab at Colchester High School has enabled the school district to expand its computer offerings for students. The science lab construction came in about $850,000 under budget, according to School District Business and Operations Manager George Trieb. In June, the Colchester School Board approved the use of about $100,000 to outfit the science labs with a computer for every student. The purchase is part of the district’s ongoing effort to provide a computer to every

student in the district — so-called “one-toone” access, which has proceeded in fits and starts over the past two years. One-to-one access to computers was first proposed for middle-schoolers to the tune of $150,000 in the fiscal year 2015 budget, but administrators backed out the expense after voters defeated the budget. During the budget year, however, administrators found a way to set the middle school up with a Chromebook laptop for each student through the difference in budgeted vs. actual teacher salaries (the district saved money by hiring less experienced teachers to replace retiring or resigning teachers with more seniority). Unlike the one-to-one model the district

is considering where students take district computers home with them after school, the science lab computers will stay in classrooms, Trieb said. With a laptop in every science classroom and a planned redeployment of laptops from the district’s elementary schools to the high school as they are replaced by new Chromebooks, the high school should get close to a computer for every student by next year, Trieb said. “This takes us a couple big steps forward,” he said about the science lab computers. Board member Lincoln White raised the concern about the cost of maintaining a oneto-one program over time. “All of this stuff deteriorates,” he said. “If we create it now, we will have to

support it, and that could cost more money,” Trieb agreed. “(One-to-one) is where we need to be. All schools are heading in that direction. Some have been there for years. We really need to be there and we need to be passionate about wanting to put our dollars to support technology.” The school board is considering the best use for the remaining roughly $700,000 from the science lab bond, including whether to return it to taxpayers in the form of budget relief in the upcoming fiscal year, hold on to it for future science lab needs, or seek voter approval to reappropriate it to another project. Administrators have floated the idea of redoing the high school’s roof, theater or cafeteria with the funds.

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BOATING AT THE BAY Alissa Kenwood, 7, of Colchester sits inside a two-person kayak rented from Bayside Beach’s paddleboat rental service, which debuted this year. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day until Aug. 23. See story page 11. Photo | ROY MERCON

The Colchester School Board is preparing for what will be arguably its most enduring decision: the hiring of a new school superintendent. Current Superintendent Larry Waters plans to step down at the end of the upcoming school year after more than a decade leading the district. “It’s the most important decision you as a board will make,” Colchester resident Henry Kopeck told board members at their July 7 meeting. “You will be gone (from the board) but the person you appoint will be here. Make sure you know what you want.” Kopeck attended the meeting to offer his perspective on the hiring process as a retired school administrator in New York and Vermont. Board members listened to his perspective, then heard from Waters about the different strategies they could take when making the hire. The most comprehensive process would involve a hired facilitator and a candidate review committee of teachers, administrators, board members and community members. “I’ve never been a superintendent. I’ve never been in education. It would be nice to have someone who has been there to come –See SUPERINTENDENT page 2

Professor says Pluto holds surprises for scientists By LIZ CANTRELL For The Colchester Sun Considering that it’s 4.5 billion years old, not much was known about Pluto until a week ago. The dwarf planet at the far reaches of our solar system has existed since its discovery in 1930 as a tiny, obscure ball of ice. That all changed last Tuesday when NASA spacecraft New Horizons completed its Pluto flyby. Saint Michael’s College Professor John O’Meara, 41, is one of many astronomers and physicists who has been intently following New Horizon’s mission since its inception nine years ago. “We basically knew very little about Pluto, aside from how far away it was and that it had a few moons, and a bit about its composition. It was very much a blank slate, unlike the other planets in the pioneer Voyager missions. It was the only classical solar system object we had never flown past,” he said. O’Meara — who received his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Washington in 1997 and his Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, San Diego in 2004 — researches galaxy formation and gas recycling. “I look at how galaxies like our Milky Way take the gas in their surroundings and form it into stars, and how the stars return that material into that environment,” he said. While his research does not focus on the planetary system specifically, O’Meara is thrilled for the Pluto mission. He describes himself as an “insane fiend for the big missions that NASA is involved in.” New Horizons launched in 2006, the same year that Pluto lost its full planetary status. It took the NASA ship nine years to travel the three billion miles from Earth to Pluto. New Horizons did not orbit or land, but simply passed over at a distance of approximately 7,800 miles. “It would be like getting data on Kansas via a flight from New York to Los Angeles and just looking from above,” O’Meara says.

Young joins Vermont food fight Legendary musician Neil Young joined Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction Sunday to support the Vermont Food Fight Fund, which was established to protect Vermont’s mandatory GMO labeling law from those waging a legal battle to overturn it. Young announced a $100,000 donation to the fund — which brings the total raised so far to $550,000 — just before his concert Sunday evening. “Vermonters take our food very seriously and I am proud that we are the first state in the nation to implement this common-sense labeling requirement,” Shumlin said. “Support for the food fight fund is support for the consumer’s right to

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The complete New Horizons data will not return to Earth until the end of 2016. O’Meara explains that it is difficult to send large quantities of data that distance because some is lost in transmission, so the data recovery takes time. Additionally, O’Meara says, “they’ve only got a tiny antennae on that ship, and then a ‘deep space network’ here on earth that is used for all missions, so there are only certain times we can look at New Horizons data.” The mission was designed to determine basic information about Pluto and its five moons, such as topography, atmospheric conditions, and elemental composition. Early photographs indicate that Pluto has tall ice mountains, with some at 11,000 feet, as high as the Rocky Mountains. O’Meara says it was an exciting and –See PLUTO page 2

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know. Huge corporations fighting to keep consumers in the dark are suing the state in a series of vigorous and costly lawsuits. The food fight fund will defend against the lawsuits and is the classic David and Goliath story of a small state versus the big food industry.” “Promise of the Real and I are proud to stand in solidarity with the people of Vermont and support efforts to uphold the people’s will in the legal battle against corporate bullying. GMO labeling will stand,” Young said. The governor signed the bill requiring labeling of packaged foods produced with genetic engineering into law in May 2014, and it will take effect on July 1, 2016. Maine and Connecticut have also passed GMO (genetically modified organisms ) labeling laws, but their enactment is contingent upon surrounding states doing the same. Food manufacturers are challenging Vermont’s law in court and legal proceedings are underway. The food fight fund will help defray the costs of the lawsuits brought by large corporations and will ensure the state has the necessary resources to vigorously defend the law. “If we win in Vermont it will pave the way for labeling laws across the country. If we lose, so too does the consumer right to know and the power of people over profits,” Shumlin said. “While a state like ours is at a disadvantage when it comes to the money we have to spend on litigation, together we can lead the nation in this important fight. I am thankful for the Vermont Right to Know Coalition for its efforts to get this law passed as well as to supporters around the globe and organizations like Moveon. org and SumOfUs.org, and responsible corporations, including Chipotle, Stonyfield Farm and Ben & Jerry’s, to name just a few.”

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Guard steps up security; stops short of ordering members to be armed Governors from six states — Florida, Indiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas — have ordered their National Guard members to be armed in the wake of the shootings at two Tennessee installations that killed four Marines and a sailor. Additionally, the military has ordered recruiting centers around the country to increase security. Major Christopher Gookin, a Vermont National Guard spokesman, said that several months ago there was a move nationwide to upgrade force protection levels. These rules included allowing only one entrance to centers and armories

and prohibiting recruiters from leaving work alone. “We are regularly accessing our security posture and we are always looking to improve our level of force protection, as the primary concern is the safety of our personnel,” Gookin said. He added that he has not heard word of any plan to arm Vermont Guard members while they are at work. “If that conversation was occurring, it would be occurring between senior leadership and the governor’s office,” Gookin said. A spokesman for Gov. Peter Shumlin said no such plan was in place at this time.

SOLDIERS AT WORK Soldiers with the 189th Engineer Team Asphalt, Massachusetts Army National Guard, shovel asphalt at a renovated parking lot at Camp Johnson in Colchester July 16. The 189th Engineer Team Asphalt is paving parking lots at National Guard armories throughout Vermont as part of their annual training. PHOTO | U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY PVT. AVERY JAMES CUNNINGHAM

Way back when, Sanders’ ‘HQ’ was in 05452 By JESS WISLOSKI For The Colchester Sun

Vermont presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ columns had a familiar theme, as evidenced in this clipping from a 1974 Liberty Union newspaper. PHOTO COURTESY OF UVM ARCHIVES

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While Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has garnered a great deal of support with large crowds at his appearances in the Midwest — and ample attention from the mainstream national press — a few decades ago the only stories about his work and ideas were coming out of the 05452 zip code. Numerous press releases, sometimes several per week, were sent out from an Essex Junction post office box registered to the third party he chaired, the Liberty Union. From about 1972 to 1976, according to one of the group’s early founders, Peter Diamondstone, the Liberty Union kept P.O. Box 602 in Essex Junction mainly for the purpose of receiving correspondence and donations, but also for mailing out press releases and campaign literature about their activity. “There was a P.O. box, and there was a couple that lived up there that took care of the post office box,” said an original founder of the group, Peter Diamondstone. Usually that meant collecting the mail and the donation checks, he said. “We got money from Bonnie Raitt, Michael Parenti, and Resist,” he said, the latter being an organization that supports grassroots social justice efforts. Parenti, who was a one-time UVM professor and now well-known political scientist and writer, ran for U.S. Congress as a Liberty Union candidate and garnered 7 percent of the vote — the most successful candidate they had for office at the time.

While chairing the organization, Sanders wrote press releases promoting his own run for U.S. Senate (against Patrick Leahy in 1974), ranging in topics from the need to develop funds for a senior citizen safety net to attacks on Nelson Rockefeller’s run for vice president. In 1976 he ran for governor on the Liberty Union ticket. “Bernard Sanders, the Liberty Union candidate for United States Senate, stated today... Bernard Sanders, the Liberty Union candidate for U.S. Senate campaigned in Burlington today...,“ the releases began. On each one, the embossed address for the P.O. box in Essex Junction appears in the upper right-hand corner. As a result, much of the statewide news coverage from the era mentions Essex Junction as a location for Sanders’ activities, most of which do not occur anywhere near the village. For example, Bennington Banner stories from June 28, July 24, Aug. 24, all quoting Sanders’ press releases, have a dateline of Essex Junction. Sanders also worked to publish the Liberty Union newsletter, and then launched a new flyer-style magazine on more topical issues and not so focused on the party’s politics, called Movement Magazine, also sent out of the Essex address. From what Diamondstone could recall, the postal address remained until the Vietnam war ended. “We had a third election, and then we sort of ran out of money,” in 1976, said Diamondstone. “Contributions dwindled and money wasn’t coming in to replace the obey that was being spent.” Sanders left the party in October 1977. “Many people in the Liberty Union saw us as an anti-war party,” Diamondstone said. ”…A pro-peace party isn’t the same as an anti-war party.”

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“We basically knew very little about Pluto, aside from how far away it was and that it had a few moons, and a bit about its composition. John O’Meara St. Michael’s Professor “immediate, visceral reaction” to finally see what Pluto’s surface looked like, “because we just had no idea.” One of the more surprising features is that Pluto has no craters, indicating that its surface is only about 100 million years old, which is fairly young by solar system standards. Pluto itself is about 4.5 billion years old, like the rest of the solar system, but its surface may be much younger because of unknown tectonic features. Next, New Horizons will continue its mission with further exploration of the Kuiper Belt— a ring of debris extending beyond the solar system—to which Pluto belongs. While New Horizons will reveal a trove of valuable

data for astronomy, physics, and other scientific fields, O’Meara believes there is a larger purpose for these projects. “It fundamentally appeals to the one thing that separates us from all the other animals on the planet, which is that we are curious and we explore, ever since we came down from trees,” he says. Space exploration grabs people and “encourages a general curiosity in science.” For the fiscal year 2014, the NASA budget of approximately $17.7 billion represented about 0.5 percent of the U.S. federal budget. That, O’Meara says, “is a small price to pay to ignite interest in the scientific world.”

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up with what it is we are looking for,” board member Craig Kieny said of the idea of hiring a facilitator. While the board will not determine the best path forward until next month, members seemed to lean toward contracting with a professional facilitator. Other options Waters presented were to hire a community member to facilitate the process, or for the board to simply appoint his successor. The local facilitator would be less expensive than an outside professional and would “have a great sense of what this community stands for, what this community is looking for and what is needed (in a superintendent),” Waters said. Board member Lincoln White said it would be best to start with the most comprehensive search — hiring an outside facilitator and advertising nationally for the position — but have the option of narrowing the scope of the search if strong internal candidates apply. “We might have a great candidate already in our district among our administrators and principals,” White said. “Of course great candidates are out there too across the country. I think Colchester is a great district that might attract great talent. “Our district is in such a good spot and it took so much work to accomplish it, and it could be ruined very quickly if we don’t get the right person to continue what’s been going on,” White continued. “I would hate to save some pennies up front and lose it later with bad leadership.” Board member Lindsey Cox advocated for a public vetting of the job description at the beginning of the

“I would hate to save some pennies up front and lose it later with bad leadership.” Lincoln White Board member

process. The board plans to make a hire by January. “The more public and inclusive we can make the process, the more likely we will come to a decision that is hard to argue with,” Cox said.

Champlain Community Services, a Colchester-based developmental services agency, announces it recently joined in a new collaboration agreement with five other Vermont nonprofits. The partnership creates areas of formal and informal collaboration among the agencies that promise operational efficiencies while strengthening pursuit of shared missions. The organization joins ARIS Solutions (the shared business office for the collaboration), Families First of Southern Vermont, Lincoln Street, Green Mountain Support Services (formerly Sterling Area Services), and Upper Valley Services in a collaboration specifically designed “to ensure that people with disabilities are included in the fabric of Vermont society.” “There’s something about being smaller agencies that makes it important to share resources. While our specialties may differ, a commitment to working toward greater inclusion in our communities is a value we all share,” Elizabeth Sightler, executive director at Champlain Community Services, said. Sightler said the agencies have worked together for years, but jointly decided to forge a more official collaboration. Formal collaboration centers around: a shared business office for all financial and administrative services, electronic health records, psychiatric and crisis services, training, and shared expertise in high tech medical, complex behavioral issues, children’s services, and supported employment. Less formal collaboration draws on the “collective wisdom” of the partners regarding advocacy, principles of smallness, and clinical and practical experience grounded in shared values. “The agencies that are parties to this collaboration

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represent nearly 20 percent of the State’s total investment in developmental services,” she said. “Our principles of smallness and geographic coverage make us nimble enough to offer effective and individualized services close to home,” Sightler said. “Finding areas to share administrative costs means we do that very efficiently on behalf of all Vermonters.” The agreement also lays out a number of areas for future collaboration. Champlain Community Services in its 48th year of providing developmental services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More information is available on its website at www.ccs-vt.org.

St. Michael’s College teams up with the Peace Corps St. Michael’s College and the Peace Corps announced a new partnership on July 15 that will offer students a new program to prepare them for a career in international development.

The Peace Corps Prep program will consist of a combination of undergraduate coursework and community service. Students will be able to apply beginning in the spring semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. St. Michael’s recently ranked No. 20 among the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities across the country. Nine alumni currently volunteer worldwide, and 183 alumni have served since the agency’s founding in 1961. Students will complete courses focused on intercultural competence and foreign language. Upon completion of the program, which will be housed in the Applied Linguistics Department and directed by Peace Corps veteran and Professor Dan Evans— who served in South Korea in 1972-73—students will receive a signed certificate of completion from the Peace Corps. While completion does not guarantee acceptance into the Peace Corps, Evans believes it will give students an upper hand when applying, he said in a press release. While St. Michael’s has offered a Peace Corps Master’s International Program since 2000, this will be the college’s first undergraduate program. “This will enable the college to continue and strengthen our strong history of national service,” said St. Michael’s President John J. Neuhauser in a press release. “This new initiative will continue the long-standing connection of the college and the Peace Corps which began when Bernard Boutin, the twelfth president of Saint Michael’s, was involved in the creation of the Peace Corps in the 1960s. We at the college are proud that this tradition of service of our graduates will now grow even stronger.”

Colchester residents make the honor roll at Rice Memorial Rev. Msgr. Bernard W. Bourgeois, principal at Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington, announced the following Colchester residents achieved honor roll status for the fourth quarter: First Honors : Matthew Bouffard, Paige Hauke, Joseph Hester, Robinson McCormick, Hannah Miller, Riley Smith. Second Honors : Nacole Barrett, Ian Bishop, Amanda Bloom, Haleigh Byrnes, Kaley Campbell, Kayla Corrigan, Ryan Hester, Curtis Ianni, Benjamin McCormick, Madison Myers, Shannon Nadeau, Emerson Prager, Elise Prehoda, Anisa Tarrant, Claudia Tarrant, Lucy Terrien, Regan Ugalde. Honorable Mention: Giorgia Battisti, Kameron Campbell, Jensen Hamblett, Connor Lamay, Samuel Myers, Savannah Sherman, Macie Sicard.

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OPINION State pushes for better ROI info on higher education By EMERSON LYNN Historically, the Vermont Legislature has used the number of full-time equivalent students to determine how much money to appropriate for the University of Vermont and the Vermont State College system. This enrollment-based funding model has been standard practice here and in most states. That model is being rethought. As of the first of the year, 30 states have decided to move to a performance-based funding system that pegs at least a portion of the allocation to how well the students do, at what costs, and over what period of time. What these states are doing is moving to a system that shows the taxpayer what sort of “return on investment” the state is getting for the money spent. For anyone who believes in transparency and the need to improve educational outcomes, this is a major step in the right direction. And it’s coming to Vermont. The Legislature approved language this past session that would require a “results-based funding proposal” to be presented to the governor and general assembly by Dec. 15. The performance measures would include: “… 1] retention and four-year graduation rates; 2] number of both graduate and undergraduate degrees awarded; 3] actual cost of instruction; 4] cost of attendance after all no-loan financial aid; 5] average amount of financial aid awarded; and 6] average debt upon graduation for Vermont students.” The report will also consider the number of first-generation students and the number of students enrolled in programs deemed important to the state’s economy. Not only are these metrics useful for legislators to then be able to explain the value of their appropriations, they should be invaluable in the continual need to identify strengths and weaknesses in the systems we have. This national shift has been prompted for three key reasons: 1.] A competition for scarce resources; 2.] a concern over rising student debt; and 3] the debate over the importance of a college education and which majors produce what values. The same issues are applicable here. We also continue to be bedeviled by budgets stained in red ink, which means legislators [and the governor] need to understand what they are getting in return for every dollar appropriated. In other words, key indicators such as graduation rates and debt upon graduation will take on additional meaning. Legislators in Vermont, and elsewhere, will begin to examine more closely those schools with low graduation rates and high student debt. They will begin to see what works best, and what doesn’t. The report due in December will affect only a portion of the appropriation that goes to UVM and the VSC system. Not only is that step important in terms of understanding the “return on investment” it’s also critical for three additional reasons: first, it draws attention to the relationship between higher education and the preK-12 educational system; second, if our educational system in Vermont is as good as we say it is, then it should elevate our standing nationally; and, third, it would solidify the understanding as to the importance of the higher education “industry” to Vermont. The University of Vermont, for example, is an economic engine that pumps over a billion dollars a year through the state’s economy. The VSC and its various campuses are also significant economic contributors. The more public this becomes, the better it is for Vermont. The most powerful attraction we have as a state is a highly regarded educational system. Having it better understood – at all levels – is what gives us hope for a prosperous future. Understanding this need, and this potential should unite the higher education community in Vermont to embrace the Legislature’s quest for more and better information about their operations and how they are using state appropriations to improve educational outcomes. It’s also information that should serve as the bridge from our preK-12 system to the post-secondary system. There has been and continues to be a disconnect between the two. If plumbed thoroughly and correctly, the return on investment information being sought by the Legislature for VSC and UVM could be what pushes us to consider education in Vermont as something that begins in preschool and ends with a diploma beyond year 12. That would be a true return on investment. Emerson Lynn is publisher and editor of the St. Albans Messenger and a co-owner of The Colchester Sun.

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Letters To The Editor Thank you from Chittenden County Relay for Life organizers I wish to extend a sincere thank you to the residents of Chittenden County and surrounding towns who attended the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life as a team captain, survivor, volunteer, caregiver, sponsor, team member, or an individual participant in honor of loved ones lost to or that are fighting cancer. Because of your support, our event was uplifting and successful, and the American Cancer Society is able to help people facing cancer in every community by funding groundbreaking cancer research, supporting education and prevention efforts, and providing free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them. We couldn’t have done it without you. There is still time to help. Relay For Life donations can be made through Dec. 31 at relayforlife.org/chittendenvt. Please know that cancer information, resources and support are available free of charge, 24 hours per day, to anyone in the community and beyond at cancer.org and 800.227.2345.

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The Iran Agreement Why we should give the peaceful solution a chance By PATRICK LEAHY

Two years of arduous negotiations now have produced an agreement to seal off Iran’s path to producing a nuclear weapon. I will have questions in the detailed briefings and hearings ahead, as I’m sure others will. But we already know quite a bit. We know that this process already had succeeded in freezing Iran’s nuclear development in place. Now we have an agreement to also roll back Iran’s program. We know this is the most rigorous monitoring and inspection regimen ever included in a nonproliferation agreement, more rigorous than observers had predicted. We know that without a deal, the constant monitoring and on-site inspections would go away, and so would support for the wide-ranging international sanctions that we painstakingly built. We know that the sanctions reprieve in this agreement is temporary, limited and reversible. It’s structured so that most of it — including the key banking, financial and oil sanctions — remains in place. If Iran fails to meet its commitments, we and our partners will revoke the limited relief and impose added sanctions. And most importantly, we know that a peaceful solution to the threat of a nuclear Iran is far better than the alternative of another major war in the Middle East. Or of pulling out of the agreement, letting Iran resume its program, and imposing new sanctions, but without our allies. We know that this agreement would buy more time and open new opportunities to solve this and other threats that we face from Iran’s activities in the region, including the wrongful imprisonment of U.S. citizens, Iran’s support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations, and Iran’s abysmal human rights record and practices. Some have reflexively denounced the agreement before even reading it. Many are the same people who reflexively supported going to war in Iraq. I voted against that war, after reading the intelligence files and finding no credible evidence that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. That colossal mistake killed or maimed thousands and by now has cost more than $2 trillion, with the meter still running. It’s not easy to stick with the long slog of tough negotiations when others are clamoring for military solutions. I know from conversations with the president and with Secretary Kerry and Secretary Moniz how difficult this was, and that we were

And most importantly, we know that a peaceful solution to the threat of a nuclear Iran is far better than the alternative of another major war in the Middle East. Senator Patrick Leahy prepared to walk away rather than settle for a bad deal. But they stuck with it.  During the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, some of President Kennedy’s top advisors pushed for a military attack. A war between the two nuclear superpowers would have risked the annihilation of both countries, and probably the rest of the world. We can be grateful that President Kennedy stuck with diplomacy and peacefully ended the crisis without taking us into war.  A workable agreement would not just buy more time; it can also buy new opportunities. In Iran, the impetus for reforming its hostile and destabilizing foreign policy comes from the Iranian people. Ordinary Iranians overwhelmingly do not want empire; they want economic reform and to re-engage with the world. For decades the Iranian middle class has been smothered — first, by a revolution that abandoned their dreams, and then by a regime that imposed the consequences of its own bad behavior on their own people. With this agreement, the Iranian middle class can continue to be a factor in future negotiations.  If this agreement can also bring even a small measure of stability to a long-troubled region, all the better.  The instant critics of this agreement are long on scorn but short on alternatives. For the sake of our national interests and those of our allies, it only makes sense that we should first strive to make this work, instead of impulsively trying to thwart this chance. The president has been unwavering in his insistence that the goal of this agreement is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and I commend him for his resolve. It is now up to Congress to carry out its oversight responsibility with hearings and a full debate, before reaching premature conclusions. We should keep a clear-eyed focus on the real national security interests at stake for our country, and for our allies. Patrick Leahy, Vermont’s senior U.S. senator, is the ranking member of the Senate’s Subcommittee On The State Department And Foreign Operations.

Vermont leads at Climate Summit of Americas BY GOVERNOR PETER SHUMLIN

Earlier this month I traveled to Toronto to attend the Climate Summit of the Americas, which brought together Pan-American governmental, advocacy, energy, and climate change leaders to share ideas on how we can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and capitalize on a cleaner energy economy to grow jobs and opportunity. I was so proud to represent Vermont at this summit because when it comes to combating climate change and finding opportunity in a green energy future, our state is world leader. We weren’t always though. When I took office in January of 2011, Vermont’s energy policy was stuck in the 1990s, literally. Our last, and only, major wind energy project was built in 1997. Our last comprehensive energy plan was completed in 1998. And we were relying on a 1998 net metering law that wasn’t meeting the needs of the 21st century. That lack of progress on energy meant we were losing out on the opportunity to grow jobs, save Vermonters’ money on their energy bills, and help lead the way on combating climate change. To jumpstart our energy economy, we wasted no time. Immediately in 2011 we completed a Comprehensive Energy Plan that included the goal of reaching 90 percent renewable energy by 2050. Setting this ambitious goal was integral to ensuring we moved quickly to change the way we do energy in Vermont and implement policies to help us get there. The results are starting to show. We now have more than 10 times the amount of solar installed or on the way than when I took office. We have more than doubled our Standard Offer program, expanded net metering more than sevenfold, and helped bring down the cost of solar from 30 cents per kilowatt hour in 2010 to less than 12 cents today. And it’s not just

harnessing the sun. When I took office we had 6 megawatts of wind installed. Today we have 119 megawatts installed, and another 30 megawatts on the way. All of that activity has contributed to a clean energy economy that supports over 15,000 jobs. We’re not stopping there. What excites me most about Vermont’s energy future is legislation we passed this year that will allow Vermont to lead the way in revolutionizing the way energy utilities do business. Thanks to that effort, Vermont will be the first state in America to put our electric utilities in the business of helping customers use less energy, not more. The legislation sets numerical targets for our utilities to reduce customer fossil fuel use through the installation of clean technologies such as cold-climate heat pumps, electric vehicle recharging stations, solar hot water, weatherization, biomass and geothermal heat, and battery storage. That transformation of the utility business model in Vermont, combined with increased build out of solar, wind, and other renewables, will have positive impacts on Vermont’s economy, Vermonters’ wallets, and the planet. Over the next 15 years, we’ll create 1,000 new jobs, save Vermonters $390 million on their energy bills, and put us on track to achieve a quarter of the emissions reduction needed for our 2050 climate goal. In Vermont we are doing our part, and helping lead the way when it comes to fighting climate change and spurring the energy innovation we need. When I think about how much we have gotten done in just the last four and a half years, I am optimistic about the opportunity for our state, our nation, and the global community to change the way we do energy and get it right in time to save a livable planet for our kids and grandkids. And that’s the message I brought to Toronto on behalf of Vermont.

The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 23, 2015

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Eat, Brains, Love by Jeff Hart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Young Adult Fiction, 2013

The following information highlights some activities performed by the Town for the week of July 13.

Reviewed by Kelsey Lowe, Young Adult Services

TOWN MANAGERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE Reported by Dawn Francis, town manager The Town of Colchester and CFD #2 are working collaboratively on a comprehensive Clean Water Initiative to improve and protect water quality in Malletts Bay. If successful, the initiative will: â&#x20AC;˘ improve water quality â&#x20AC;˘ abate sources of pollution along the lakeshore in Malletts Bay â&#x20AC;˘ address failing and inadequate wastewater and storm water infrastructure â&#x20AC;˘ encourage livable and sustainable low density redevelopment â&#x20AC;˘ implement the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tactical Basin Plan for Lake Champlain.

I thought I had an iron stomach, and then I read this book. I laughed so much I nearly made myself sick, because in every laugh-out-loud moment, there was a head dangling by a strip of skin or blood soaked T-shirts or whatever. Hart is seriously gross, but also really clever. Even though I was vomiting on the inside, I kept reading, wanting to see how Jake, Amanda, and Cass survive the zombie apocalypse. Like many authors in the genre, Hart has added his own twists to the zombie mythos, and changed minor details to suit the plot. Without giving away major spoilers, all I can say is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clever and unexpected and quite plausibleâ&#x20AC;Śexcept for the whole walking corpses thing. In sum, I was pleasantly surprised and entertained by this fast-paced, quick read.

More specifically, the initiative is designed to address: - Multiple failed septic systems along the lakeshore which are unsuitable for replacement systems due to small lot sizes, steep slopes and other environmental limitations. - High phosphorus levels in the Bay which is now higher than recommended levels. - Inadequate drainage systems now causing damage to roadways and private property as well as negatively impacting water quality. -The encouragement of small-scale redevelopment and infill opportunities that are in keeping with the Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character and existing settlement patterns as articulated in recent public meetings and the Town Plan. This comprehensive and holistic approach to cleaning up the Bay will involve: â&#x20AC;˘ construction of municipal sewer extending from Burlingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Treatment Plant along Heineberg Drive, Prim Road, West and East Lakeshore Drives to Goodsell Point; â&#x20AC;˘ construction and improvements to stormwater systems and drainage structures; â&#x20AC;˘ establishment of a stormwater utility to more equitably distribute costs among taxpayers; â&#x20AC;˘ improved land use planning, zoning and wastewater regulations that promote low impact development and green solutions to drainage and wastewater disposal.

How to be a Victorian: A Dawn-to-Dusk Guide To Victorian Life by Ruth Goodman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adult Non-Fiction 2014 Reviewed by Penny Cunningham, Adult Services History is often written from a male point of view, with an attendant emphasis on wars, political upheaval, and the rise and fall of great civilizations. More intriguing to many of us are historical accounts of everyday domestic life, and that is the allure of this book. Ruth Goodman is noted for her participation in BBC reality shows, where she has experienced firsthand the complexities of life in the Victorian age. Structuring this book from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dawn-to-duskâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, we learn about daily life of the poor and middle-class. Everything from personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping, education (or lack of), and leisure activities are thoroughly chronicled. Some prevailing beliefs seem horrifying to us (Opium to soothe the baby? The necessity of harrowing child labor?), and the mere thought of sharing a toilet with 75 other slum-dwellers will give you a renewed appreciation for 21st century life!

The Town and CFD#2 have made significant progress toward this initiative. We have submitted a $6.5 million pollution abatement grant request to the state to improve wastewater management in Malletts Bay. We have obtained planning grants to enhance our land use plans and controls. We have formed a citizen-based Storm Water Advisory Committee to develop and advance a storm water utility. We have formed partnerships with Colchester Fire District #2 and the City of Burlington to advance these important infrastructure projects. Finally, we have had multiple productive and informative meetings with key state officials including Commissioner David Mears and Commissioner Noelle Mackay to discuss the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts and challenges. We are working hard to make these improvements affordable by seeking grants, and it is likely that in the future we will ask voters permission to use our local option tax revenues to fund a portion of the project, after we have paid off existing debt. The Clean Water Initiative will be one of the most important projects ever undertaken for Colchesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future and that of Lake Champlain. For more information about the Town Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, please visit colchestervt.gov/ Manager/index.shtml or call (802) 264-5509. Planning and Zoning Reported by Sarah Hadd, director The Colchester Planning and Zoning Department reports the following for the week of July 13, 2015: â&#x20AC;˘ The Colchester Development Review Board will meet on July 22 to consider following applications: 1) site plan and conditional use applications of LR&W LLC to amend a previous approval for a yet unbuilt 20,600 sq. ft. general office building to reduce the size to 12,879 sq. ft. medical office use at 525 Hercules Drive, Tax Map 1, Parcel 20-6; 2) a site plan to amend a previously approved concrete block seawall to create a handrail by enclosing the block wall with a wood frame at 1139 East Lakeshore Drive, Tax Map 68, Parcel 16; 3) site plan and conditional use applications to construct a 26,600 sq. ft. single story structure for a hospice facility with associated infrastructure at 83 Munson Road, Tax Map 8, Parcel 21; 4) preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan applications of St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College and the Town of Colchester to construct a 3 story, 20,475 sq. ft., 189-bed residential hall with associated parking, drives and walkway located at 0, 11, 29, 53 and 69 Johnson Avenue Tax Map 19, Parcels 010011, 008001, 009001, 010011 and 010001; and 5) sketch plan application of Dorothy Mazza Revocable Trust to subdivide a 2.69 acre parcel zone GD-1 into 3 lots. 1) Lot #1 to be .94 acres; 2) Lot #2 to be .83 acres and 3) Lot #3 to be .92 acres to be developed with a duplex. Subject property is located at 279 Malletts Bay Avenue, Tax Map 6, Parcel 15. â&#x20AC;˘ For more information about the Planning and Zoning Department, please visit olchestervt.gov/PlanningZ/planningZHome.shtml or call (802) 264-5600.

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Thursday

JULY 25-26

M.A.G.I.C.: Masculinity and Gender Identity Conversation. Participants of any and all gender identities gather for a casual discussion on a wide variety of topics ranging from inequality to language, media and food. Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3. Free. Information: 370-5369. Forza Samurai Sword Workout. Sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when performing basic strikes with wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Contact: 578-9243.

Friday

Concert. Waterbury Center Community Church and the Waterbury Senior Center will be hosting a concert wth three Waterbury Center hometown boys: George Woodard, Jimmy T., and Mike Woodward. The trip will play a variety of country music. Rain or shine, tents and shelter will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Waterbury Center Community Church and the Waterbury Senior Center. Hope Davey Field, Waterbury Center, 5:30- 9:30 p.m. $10. Information: 2441234.

Saturday

Bird Monitoring Walk. Join experienced birders on the monthly bird monitoring walk on the Museum’s property. We go out the last Saturday of every month. Note: we start earlier in the summer than in the winter! Most fun for adults, older children, and somewhat more experienced birders. Please bring your own binoculars. Free. Pre-register by emailing museum@ birdsofvermont.org or calling (802) 4342167. Blood Drive. The Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in honor of lifelong Burlington resident Paul Lafayette. Robert Miller Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Information: www.redcrossblood.org Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop. The Chittenden County Stream Team and the Town of Williston are offering a handson workshop for residents to build and take home a rain barrel. The workshop cost covers all the supplies and instructions to build, maintain and install your very own rain barrel. Rain barrels are placed at downspouts and provide an efficient, low-cost method for collecting rainwater. Rainwater stored in a rain barrel has many uses, including providing water for lawns, houseplants, or washing your dog. Williston Department of Public Works Building, Williston, 10 a.m. $30. Pre-register: anna@winooskinrcd.org or by calling 288-8155 x104. EHS Class of 1985 Reunion. The Class of 1985 will be hosting an all-class Essex reunion. All Hornets invited. The reunion will include a DJ playing dance music, light refreshments, a photo booth, free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a cash bar. Come see lifelong friends and make some new ones. Lang Farm Barn, Essex, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets: $50. Inforamation: www. eventbrite.com/e/ejhs-30th-reunion-tickets-11132446447

Sunday

Annual Greek Food Festival. The Greek Orthodox Church in Burlington will be hosting it’s annual Greek food and music festival. The festival will include traditional Greek food and pastries for purchase; Greek music by Melodia as well as dancing; and church tours throughout the day. Greek Orthodox Church, Burlington, 12-5 p.m. Free. Information: www.gocvt.org/ greek_festival_2015 Green Mountain Bicycle Club Ride. Green Mountain Bicycle Club will host the fourth installment of its July bike rides. Riders will have the choice of either a 40-mile or 55-mile ride along hilly terrain on low-traffic roads in New York. There are two potential stops for ice cream. Bring money for the ferry and food stops. The shorter version of this ride skips the big hill out of Willsboro. All riders with must wear helmets and obey the rules of the road. Riders below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Old Champlain Flyer parking lot, Charlotte, 8:15 a.m. Free. Information: thegmbc.com/ touring/2015%20Schedule.shtml

Monday

Shape and Share Life Stories. Prompts trig-

Out seeks to build community connections by providing healthy, free meals in a warm, safe and inclusive atmosphere. Meals will be served: first Friday at First Congregational Church; second Friday at Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Center; third Friday at St. James Church; fourth Friday at Essex United Methodist Church; and fifth Friday when applicable at St. Pius X Church. 5:30-7 p.m. each week. Transportation available. Call Dawn Thursday by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit: 878-7622. Information: essexeatsout@gmail.com or www.essexeatsout.org.

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC will answer questions about prostate cancer surgical procedures. Plus, general discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning 5TH ANNUAL TRUNK SHOW AND SALE. or rejoining the battle. Second Grand Isle Art Works will be hosting its 5th AnTuesday of each month. Hope nual Trunk Show and Sale. There will be artwork Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlingfor sale by the curated gallery artists as well as ton, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 274their invited art friends. Shopping this trunk show 4990. will allow visitors to purchase new or different items. The “wood” tent with demonstrations and multiple wood artists will be making a return this year. The trunk show is part of the Festival of the Islands, which takes place all weekend across Grand Isle County. Grande Isle Art Works, Grand Isle, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: grandisleartworks. com/5th-annual-trunk-show-and-sale

ger real-life experience stories, which are crafted into engaging narrative and shared with the group. Led by Recille Hamrell. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free and open to all adults. Information: 878-4918 or www.williston.lib.vt.us. Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 6515012.

Tuesday

The Crucible. John Coon will present Arthur Miller’s classic play “The Crucible.” The show centers around the Salem Witch Trials and the world’s manipulation of political bias, societal greed and the use of mass hysteria to control people. This is a BYOB event with food available to purchase by Green Mountain Catering or bring your own picnic food. Performances continue July 29. Whitcomb Barn, Essex. Doors open 6 p.m., show begins 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. Reservations 373-4644 Tuesday Night Trail Running Series. Catamount Outdoor Family Center invites all trail-running enthusiasts to this fun event for all ages and abilities with a 5 km race, a 2.5 km “Cadets” race and a short “Cubs” race. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 6 p.m. Adults $8, Teens $4, Kids 12 and under $3, and Kids 8 and under free. Information: www.catamountoutdoorfamilycenter.com. Movies at Main Street Landing: “The Mark of Zorro.” The Movies at Main Street Landing series present the Rouben Mamoulian directed swashbuckling adventure “The Mark of Zorro,” starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell and Basil Rathbone. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations benefit Outright Vermont. Contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

Wednesday

Pub Style Trivia. Join other teams of fellow trivia buffs in a battle of the brains with Top Hat Entertainment. Seven rounds of fast-paced trivia with prizes awarded. Let the inner-geek surface. Cody’s Irish Pub, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Information: www. facebook.com/pages/Codys-Irish-Puband-Grille.

Thursday

Pickup Rugby. Burlington Rugby Vermont invites veteran players and newcomers to lace up for a two-hand-touch match. Meet on the field adjacent College Parkway at Fort Ethan Allen. Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Information: www.burlingtonrugby.org/ Forza Samurai Sword Workout. Sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when performing basic strikes with wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Contact: 578-9243.

Ongoing Essex Eats Out Community Meals. Essex Eats

Essex Community Historical Society. Essex Community Historical Society invites you to step into the story of Essex and its people at the Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum in Essex Center. The museum is open from June 7 through October 11. Our museum collection brings the stories of Essex history to life in displays about local families, businesses and those who served in wars from the Civil War to World War II. Hours: Sundays 1 – 4 p.m. and Thursdays 6 – 7:30 p.m. Tours by arrangement. Free to the public. Information: essexcommunityhistoricalsociety@myfairpoint.net or 879-0849.

Five Corners Farmers’ Market. The market features local farmers, artisans, food vendors and entertainment. 3SquaresVT (EBT) cards and debit cards accepted at the market manager’s table to buy market tokens. Through Oct. 2. Fridays from 3:30-7:30 p.m. on Lincoln Street in Essex Junction. More info: www.5cornersfarmersmarket.com. Interstitial Cystitis Support Group. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, and urinary frequency/ urgency. This is often misdiagnosed and mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. We are building a Vermont-based support group and welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call (802) 899-4151 for more information. Seed Sharing. A seed-sharing table has been set up at the Brownell Library for leftover and/or unused flower and vegetable seeds from last year or this year. Full or partial seed packets and home saved seeds are all welcome. This is a chance to share excess seeds with your neighbors. Bring your labeled seeds to the desk at the library through June 6. Brownell Library, Essex Junction. During normal library hours. Information: 3434738. Free Yoga for Survivors. H.O.P.E. Works is offering a free and confidential traumainformed yoga program for survivors of sexual violence. Meets on the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required to attend. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 1:30 p.m. Free. Contact: 864-0555, x19 or atsarah@hopeworksvt.org. Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their imaginations with recycled crafts. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:15-5 p.m. Contact: 865-7216. Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu of a fee, 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 318-5570. Burlington Writers Workshop. A free writing workshop for all Vermonters. Meets every Wednesday in downtown Burlington. Free and open to the public. Participants must register at meetup.com. More info: www.burlingtonwritersworkshop.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 St., Essex Junction, or at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261. Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part harmony chorus group seeks additional women to sing in their holiday performances. Meetings are Monday nights. The Pines, Aspen Drive, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 655-2174.

The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 23, 2015

CALENDAR EVENTS AT BURNHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY

THURSDAY, JULY 23

Summer Encore Theatre Presents Who Will Save Colchester? A personalized story featuring a local hero. Written and performed by students in grades 7-12. Sign up online. 3 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

Vermont Lake Monsters. Players from the Vermont Lake Monsters will read great stories and sign your memorabilia. Held at the library. Sign up online. For all ages. 11 a.m.

MONDAY, JULY 27

GMBA Reader’s Club. The Green Mountain Book Award committee nominates 15 titles a year for the Vermont book award. Students in grades 9-12 read the books and vote for their favorite to win. There will be snacks, arguments, hilarity, and general book loving mayhem. Pick up your copy of “A Mad Wicked Folly” by Sharon Biggs Waller downstairs and join us. Ages 14 and up. Adults are welcome, but are ineligible to vote. 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 28

Adult Book Discussion. Join our afternoon book group. The discussion will be led by a library staff member. This month, we’ll be reading The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

Wednesday Wacktivity: Tie-dye T-shirts. A summer favorite at the Burnham Library. We supply the t-shirts, you supply the creativity. Sign up online. 2 p.m. and 3 pm (2 sessions).

Pet of the Week K.T. Cat

12 year-old spayed female Reason Here: Owner was moving and could not take Summary:

Kick up the lovin’ with K.T. Cat! K.T. is a funky, chunky, older lady who is looking for a place to call home. She may take a little time to adjust fully into her new residence, but don’t let that fool you! Once she settles in she is a chirpy, roly-poly gal who loves to give kisses. And cat nip? Oh boy, you’re in for a hilarious treat! If you’re looking for a silly older kitty who will give you bundles of loving, K.T. Cat may be purrrfect for you! My thoughts on: Cats & Dogs: No thank you! I would like to be your only furry friend. Children: No thank you! I would prefer to live without young kids.

THURSDAY, JULY 30

The Super Heroes that Help Provide Our Food: BEES. Look inside a beehive and learn all about honeybees, including the important jobs they do. Check out bee specimens up close. Sign up online. For ages 5 and up. 2 p.m.

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Superhero Preschool Story Time. Fridays. Explore stories about heroes of all types followed by a craft or activity. For ages 3-6. Call to sign up. 10:30 a.m.

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Toddler Story Time. Tuesdays. A weekly selection of music, rhymes and stories. Ages 18-months to 3 years. Call to sign-up. 10:30 a.m. Preschool Music. Tuesdays. Come to the library for music and fun every Tuesday. Best for ages 3-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library. 11:30 a.m. Burnham Knitters. Wednesdays. Knitters and other needleworkers of all skill levels meet at the Burnham Memorial Library or Colchester Meeting House. Beginners welcome. 6-8 p.m. Lego Club. Thursdays. Do you know someone who likes Legos? Stop by the library every Thursday and join in. Create a new project each week. 4 p.m. Saturday Drop-In Story Time. Saturdays. A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required. 10 a.m.

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Community Wellness Day. Practitioners offer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior. Contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 8700361. English As A Second Language Classes. Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 865-7211. 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. Italian Conversation Group. Open to all interested in learning/hearing the Italian language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 6542536. Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth through 5 years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 8786715. VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. MondayFriday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 651-9692 or www.vermontcam.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. Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m. Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex, 1 p.m. Information: 876-5087. Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings happen on 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, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Information: www.essexartleague.com. Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This confidential 12-step recovery program puts faith in Jesus Christ at the heart of healing. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, co-dependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues and overcoming abuse. All those 18 and older are welcome. Sorry, no childcare. Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., sessions begin at 7 p.m. Information: recovery@essexalliance.org or 3109062. Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts ages 50 and over at the Essex Junction Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. New players are always welcome. Free to members of EJSC, others pay $1 per day. Membership at EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age and older and is $12 per year. Contact: 876-5087 or Lpioli@ essex.org. Jazzercise Lite for 50 Plus. A fun, easy dance and fitness class that combines dance, yoga, Pilates and strength training for all levels of fitness with instructor Kit Sayers. 10-visit punch pass can be purchased at Essex Junction Senior Center. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex Junction. Tuesdays 8-9 a.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 members, $35 non-members. Contact Lou Ann: 876-5087. Movie Matinees. Colchester Parks and Recreation offers movie matinees on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Popcorn and coffee will be provided. Movies begin at 1 p.m. Free. 781 Blakely Road, Colchester. Information: 264-5640. Newcomers Club. Newcomers Club’s organized day trips, lunches and dinners are a great way of making friends and getting acquainted with things in the community. The club meets on Wednesdays twice monthly from September to June. Contact Dana 864-0766 or Orchard 985-3870. Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex offers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over the age of 50. The session begins with a warm up, stretching exercises, then strength training using Hammer Strength equipment with guidance. The class ends with a

relaxing stretch and cool down, and participants are welcome to use the cardio machines before or after if they wish. HammerFit Gym, Essex, Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. $5. Information: 878-0444. Essex Community Justice Center’s Citizen Advisory Board Meetings. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of all even-numbered months. The Community Justice Center provides restorative responses to crime and conflict in the greater Essex area. The Citizens Advisory Board advises the Community Justice Center on policy, direction and programming in an ongoing capacity. Community Justice Center, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact Kate: 6620001 or at kate@essexcjc.org. Bagpipe and Drum Lessons. The St. Andrew’s Pipeband of Vermont offers instruction for bagpiping and drumming as an encouragement and incentive for attracting new members. The instructional program is designed to integrate and transition a piper or drummer into the “parade” band at a level of basic competency. St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction, Wednesday evenings. Free. Contact Beth: 3434738. Drop-In Pottery Wheel Class. Spend Friday nights with our pottery instructors learning the basics of wheel working. Try the wheel and have some fun with other beginner potters. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, students will learn the basics of preparing and centering the clay and making cups, mugs and bowls. Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. Additional fired and glazed pieces are $5 each. No registration necessary but space is limited. First come, first served. BCA Print and Wheel Studio, Burlington, Fridays 8-10 p.m. $12. Contact: 865-7166. Drop-In Life Drawing Class. This drop-in life drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local painter Glynnis Fawkes. Spend the evening with other artists drawing one of our experienced models. Bring drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Ages 16 and up. BCA Center, Burlington, Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m. $8. Contact: 865-7166.

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Religious Directory Daybreak Community Church 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 or brentdaybreak@gmail.com www.daybreakvermont.org Sunday Service at 10:30am Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney Holy Cross Church 416 Church Road, Colchester; 863-3002 Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday & Friday: 9 a.m. For Catholics who are returning home to the Church, welcome. We are happy that the Holy Spirit is leading you and we are pleased to welcome you. Come Join Us! Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC 1672 West Lakeshore Dr. 658-9155. Interim Rev. Marjorie MacNeill Worship Service: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Church School: Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided. All are welcome! Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 784 Main Street, Colchester Fr. Julian Asucan, Administrator. (802) 878-5987 Mass schedule: Saturday, 4:30 PM and Sunday, 10:45 AM. Confessions: Saturday at 3:30 PM Daily Mass: Monday, 8:30 AM; Wednesday, 5:30 PM Holy Day Masses; please contact the church. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1063 Prim Road, 658-0533. Rev. Lisette Baxter, Rector Sundays: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Sunday School: Nursery & all grades Wednesdays: 11:30 Bible class; 12:30 Holy Eucharist For evening services & Adult Education, check answering machine. All are always welcome. United Church of Colchester - ABC Rte. 2A-Village Green, 879-5442. Pastor Josh Steely. Worship: 9:30 A.M. Nursery care available during worship. Christ Centered - Family Oriented.

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A walk in the woods with poetry as your guide Poems line the park’s Ledges Trail until the fall COLIN FLANDERS The Colchester Sun Creativity and nature are in harmony this summer at Niquette Bay State Park, where the Burnham Memorial Library has collaborated with the park to host a poetry walk. Fifteen poems are laid out along the Ledges Trail — a path that runs a ninth of a mile, rising up to 150 feet above the trailhead before descending across various forest habitats and a wetland — accompanied by a soundtrack of songbirds and whooshing treetops. Each poem was carefully chosen to accompany the landscape on which it rests, according to Penny Cunningham, the head of circulation services at the Burnham Memorial Library. “The nice thing about the Ledges Trail is that it has many diverse ecosystems and the terrain and altitude varies, so we took our time as we walked it to really think about specific points that would lend themselves to deeper reflection. When people follow the trail, they’re reading poems that make them think about where they are,” Cunningham said. Cunningham was inspired to create the poetry walk after visiting Anne Ferguson’s StoryWalk series, which had an installment at Shelburne Farms. The poems are changed on the first of each month, creating a slightly different experience each time, Cunningham said. The last poem on the trail for the month of July is Mary Oliver’s “The Summer Day.” “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” the poem reads.

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“Sometimes it’s hard for us to take time to stop and think,” Cunningham said, explaining why she chose this poem to end the walk. “But, when you’re out on a hike, I loved the idea that people would read many of the poems and it would get them thinking and asking questions of themselves.” At the walk’s conclusion, journals are provided for visitors to share their thoughts on the experience. Cunningham said this is an important aspect of the installation. The hope is that the journals will spur participation and inspire introspection. That was the case for a professor who walked the path earlier this summer. “What a nice surprise walking toward bright white placards,” wrote Bob Ackland, a professor of literature at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. “Thank you for bringing this poetry to the beautiful forest path.” The Poetry Walk will be open during park hours through Columbus Day in October.

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CALL TO ARTISTS Think red: autumn? tractors? sport cars? Sox? barns? herring? Where does your imagination lead you? Established and emerging artists are invited to submit 2-dimensional artwork in any medium for “Shades of Red,” an exhibit scheduled for September through December at the Jericho Town Hall. The only requirement: The work must include the color red. Register by Aug. 15; for info and registration: 899-2974 or blgreene@myfairpoint.net. The exhibit is one of an ongoing series of shows that are part of a collaborative project between the Town of Jericho and a committee of volunteers involved in the arts. The Committee includes Jericho Selectboard member Catherine McMains, artists Dianne Shullenberger and Barbara Greene and gallery owner Emilie Alexander.

Photography Exhibit. The Column Inch Collection, located in the offices of the Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun, presents the work of Jericho photographer Robert Smith. The small, curated exhibit of photographs presented both traditionally, as well as, printed on aluminum plates, focuses on the theme of nature. Exhibit runs through Aug. 31. Column Inch Collection, 42 Severance Green, Unit 108, Severance Corners, Colchester. Gallery Hours: MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: www. essexreporter.com/cic/ Artist Kevin Ruelle’s Vermont Travel Posters. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace is pleased to announce an exhibition of faux vintage travel posters by Vermont artist Kevin Ruelle. Kevin Ruelle has created a series of faux vintage travel posters inspired by Vermont’s unique tourist past. Nostalgic not only in theme but also in the way they were painted: traditional airbrush and watercolor. The owner of Ruelle Design and Illustration for over 30 years, located in Burlington, he specializes in technical illustrations, book illustrations, packaging art, illustrated maps, cartooning, and decorative art. The exhibition runs through Aug. 3. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. Information: www. ruellefineart.com. Abstract Spotlight. This collection of work highlights the nebulous quality of abstract work. Each artist uses color and tone as a way to converse between the hazy edges of perception and reality to convey emotion and evoke unconscious reactions. In working outside of the boundaries of recognizable objects the abstraction emphasizes the tension between the world we see and the world we feel. Artists include Douglas Biklen, Cameron Schmitz and Johanne Yordan. BCA Center, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Monday.

Upcoming Events The 10th Annual Art Show and Sale. Champlain Islands Artists’ Organization will host its 10th Annual Art Show and Sale which showcases 50 artists from the Champlain Islands. This year the show takes place July 25 through July 27. There will be many mediums represented including painting, photography, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, mixed media and others. The featured artist this year is Sandy Reese. North Hero Community Hall, North Hero. Show hours: July 25 1-7 p.m; July 26 and July 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Information: 343-7118 or www.ciaovt.org.

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NOTICE OF APPEAL NOW COMES Appellant R.L. Vallee, Inc. (“Vallee”), by and through its attorneys, Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC, and hereby appeals to the Superior Court— Environmental Division certain determinations (the “Determinations”) by the Agency of Natural Resources (“ANR”) dated on or about June 21 and 22, 2015 allowing Costco Wholesale to amend its stormwater design (a copy of which may be obtained from the undersigned). The appeal concerns property located at 218 Lower Mountain View Drive in the Town of Colchester, Vermont owned by Costco Wholesale (the “Property”). Vallee claims party status and status to appeal pursuant to 10 V.S.A. §8504(a), as an aggrieved party and a party by right, and the enabling statute creating the Environmental Court. Vallee owns property in the area and in the same watershed as the Property.

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2136 Suspicious Event in Colchester 2157 Suspicious Event on S Park Dr Thursday, July 16 0701 Medical in Colchester 0844 Larceny on Roosevelt Hwy 0938 Medical in Colchester 1032 Larceny on Bonanza Pk 1108 Suspicious Event on Woodside Dr 1127 Suspicious Event on Old Well Rd 1409 Vandalism on Wyndham Rd 1527 Assist Public on Windy Ln 1805 DLS on Bay Rd/Granite Creek Rd 1830 Assist Public on W Lakeshore Dr 1940 Threats/Harassment on Julie Dr 2051 DUI on E Lakeshore Dr/Suncrest Ter 2120 Medical in Colchester 2251 Suspicious Event on Holy Cross Rd/ Jen Barry Ln Friday, July 17 0148 Assist Agency on I89 N/ Exit 16 0158 Suspicious Event on Roosevelt Hwy 0333 Assist K9 on Kennedy Dr 0457 Assist Motorist on Blakely Rd

0808 Medical in Colchester 1040 Accident on VT Route 128 1305 Assist Motorist on Roosevelt Hwy 1317 Vandalism on Wyndham Rd 1605 Medical in Colchester 1746 Suspicious Event on US Rt 7 1847 Assist Public on Stone Dr 1919 DLS on S Park Dr 2058 Medical in Colchester 2243 Medical in Colchester Saturday, July 18 0230 Suspicious Event on S Park Dr 0413 Suspicious Event on Sharrow Cir 0948 Larceny on Jasper Mine Rd 1647 Suspicious Event on Joey Dr/Williams Rd 1706 Accident on Longmeadow Village 1751 Medical in Colchester 1851 Suspicious Event on Jasper Mine Rd 1925 Larceny on Heineburg Dr 2033 Intoxication on Beach Rd 2220 Accident on Bean Rd/Ford Ln 2225 Suspicious Event on Colchester Point Rd

835 Blakely Rd, Colchester, VT 05446 Sunday, July 19 0113 Medical in Colchester 1212 Assist Public on Greenwood Dr 1219 Assist Public on Prim Rd 1250 Medical in Colchester 1419 Assist Agency on Turquoise Dr 1505 Suspicious Event on E Lakeshore Dr 1657 Suspicious Event on Hercules Dr 1747 Accident on Prim Rd 1816 Medical in Colchester 2032 Assist Public on Severance Rd 2214 Suspicious Event on Valleyfield Dr Monday, July 20 0210 Assist Agency on South St 0223 Assist Agency on W Allen St 0742 Assist Public on Mazza Ct 0756 Accident in Colchester 1025 Threats/Harassment on Severance Rd 1057 TRO/FRO Service on Julie Dr 1103 Medical in Colchester 1153 Assist Public Blakely Rd 1219 Suspicious Event on Blakely Rd 1338 Trespass on S Park Dr 1831 Assist Public on Heineberg Dr

1910 Medical in Colchester 1935 Larceny on Mountain View Dr 2040 Threats/Harassment on Severance Rd 2111 Accident on Lower Mountain View Dr 2214 Assist Agency on Main St Tuesday, July 21 0217 Suspicious Event on Main St 0738 Vandalism on Oak Ter 0846 Medical in Colchester 0910 Accident on Blakely Rd Total Incidents: 299

For more information about these and other incidents, contact the Colchester Police Department (802) 264-5556

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Sports

Cannons No. 3 seed heading into state tournament

COLIN FLANDERS The Colchester Sun Clouds loomed over Saddlemire Field at Colchester High School on Saturday as the Essex Post 91 defeated the Colchester Cannons in the final game of Essex’s regular season by a score of 7-4. Action picked up in the second inning, as Post 91 got off to a 2-0 lead, tacking on another two runs in the top of the fourth off a two-RBI Joey Robertson single. The Cannons would respond, however, tying the game up at four after Cole Reilly bombed one to center field, plating all three runners on base and later scoring on a single by Jacob Cunningham. The game would remain tied at four heading into the top of the sixth, when a Tyler Roberge blooper brought one home

The Colchester Parks and Recreation department is now offering paddle sport boat rentals at Bayside Beach, running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until Aug. 23. The boating options include stand up paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats that can be rented for up to six hours at a time. Pricing begins at $15 for one hour, with an additional $5 for each hour thereafter. The rental service, which began June 15, was established as an effort to reinvigorate Bayside Park in hopes it will become a larger tourist attraction, according to Parks and Recreation Director Glen Cuttitta. “We looked at other recreation programs that could drive people to Bayside in Colchester, as well as what is currently being offered in the bay, and what could enhance it,” Cuttitta said. The program is offered to the general public, while also being incorporated into the day camps that frequent the beach area. “It’s a win-win situation,” Cuttitta said. Bayside Beach lifeguard Emily Bond said that out of the three options, she thinks the stand up paddleboards are the “coolest.” “The bay’s protected enough where

“The bay’s protected enough where even if it’s kind of a choppy day, it’s still pretty nice.” Emily Bond Bayside Beach lifeguard even if it’s kind of a choppy day, it’s still pretty nice. You can get going quite a ways and check out Coates island; there’s lots of camps over there. Plus you can just weave around through the sailboats, it’s really pretty,” Bond said. So far, the program has started slow, due in large part to the “interesting weather so far this summer,” Cuttitta said, as well as the fact that many people are still not aware it exists. “A lot of people come in and are surprised to see it,” said lifeguard Peri Nevarro. Even so, the consensus among the lifeguards seems to be that it’s only a matter of time before the program takes off. “I feel like everybody who lives in Colchester responds really well and is well versed with the summer brochure they put out,” Bond said. “I think at first we’ll see a response from the residents, and then it’s probably going to pick up quite a bit more.” The program will take a week break after Aug. 23, picking back up on Aug. 29 to run weekends only until Sept. 20.

Alissa Kenwood, 7, of Colchester sits inside a two-person kayak at Bayside Beach as lifeguard Dennis Miller looks on. PHOTO | ROY MERCON

The Vermont Lake Monsters, in partnership with KeyBank, will be hosting 300 United Way of Chittenden County volunteers and partners July 23. The 7:05 p.m. game at Centennial Field will feature a pre-game acknowledgement of this year’s annual campaign, in addition to some of the United Way of Chittenden County’s partner agencies. “Thank you to the Vermont Lake Monsters and KeyBank for hosting our volunteers and their families for a night out at the ballpark,” United Way Community Campaign Manager Reed Curry said in a press release. “United Way runs on the power of volunteers and we are excited to celebrate their important contributions and

Derek Sanderson tries to check his swing during the Cannons game against Essex Post 91 on Saturday. PHOTOS | COLIN FLANDERS

Derek Sanderson pitched four and two-third innings, striking out seven and allowing just four hits and no earned runs. Ian Machia took over, finishing the game flawlessly as he retired all seven batters he faced on just 28 pitches. Lamphere, Reilly, Brandon Arel and Jared Rylant each had two RBIs, while Jacob Cunningham matched three hits with three runs scored. The second game of the day proved to be much of the same, as a strong complete game by Tyler Lamphere—three earned on six hits—proved to be the difference. After both team’s shot out to a three-run start in the first, the Cannons settled down defensively, allowing just one run in the third before shutting out Montpelier for the rest of the game. Lamphere and Deli Hue lead the way with two RBIs apiece, while Rylant scored three while posting three hits as well. The Cannons were announced as the No. 3 seed in the North District on Monday heading into the double elimination state tournament, which begins play at Castleton College and St. Peter’s Field in Rutland on July 23.

to break the stalemate. Post 91 would add on two more in the sixth to head into the final frame up 7-4. There, Post 91’s Sam Mikell would finish off his complete game, five-hitter, allowing just one earned run and two walks while striking out eight. Jordan Bell started for the Cannons, going three and twothird innings allowing five hits and four earned runs while walking three. The Cannons hosted Montpelier at Saddlemire field for a doubleheader Sunday. Colchester avoided disaster early, as Montpelier left the bases loaded in the first inning, and later stranded another runner in the second. After two scoreless innings, the Cannons posted four runs in two consecutive at-bats, while Montpelier scored their only run of the game in the third. Colchester would score two more in the fifth to hit double digits, eventually closing out a 10-1 victory.

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Luke Covey delivers a pitch during the Cannons game against Essex Post 91 on Saturday.

Lake Monsters to host United Way volunteers build momentum for our 2015 Community Campaign at one of Burlington’s best summer venues.” In addition to game day events that will include a first pitch and concourse tabling, the Vermont Lake Monsters will be wearing a special edition home jersey designed by the Boys and Girls Club of Burlington. There will also be an in-game jersey auction, with all proceeds benefitting the United

Way of Chittenden County. “Building a thriving community is a collective effort, and we are proud to partner with the Vermont Lake Monsters to support a night out at the ballpark in celebrating the contributions of the volunteers of the United Way of Chittenden County, ” said KeyBank Market President Don Baker in a press release. Tickets for the game, which is against the Auburn Doubledays, are available at www. vermontlakemonsters.com or by calling 802-655-6611. For further information on how you can help assist the United Way of Chittenden County, contact Curry at 802-861-7851 or reed@ unitedwaycc.org. — Staff report

Local man wins spot in 2016 Vermont Amateur golf tournament The 109th Vermont Amateur Golf Tournament concluded on July 16 at the Champlain Country Club in Swanton. The top 40 finishers automatically qualify for the 2016 Vermont Amateur.

Sam Myers, representing The Links at Lang Farm, chips onto the 16th green during the second round of the Vermont Amateur Championships on July 15 at Champlain Country Club in Swanton.

Sam Myers, of Colchester (left) and Jake Orr walk onto the 17th green at Champlain Country Club during the final round of the 109th Vermont Amateur Championships on July 16 at Champlain Country Club in Swanton. The two finished with identical scores of 305, tied for 19th place, and earned automatic entries into the 2016 Vermont Amateur. PHOTOS | JOSH KAUFMANN

Community and tradition

Quality Bake Shop in Essex celebrates 60 years in business By MARIA ARCHANGELO

For Doug Simms Sr., it is almost always time to make the doughnuts. Simms, 55, along with his son, Douger, and wife, Michelle, are the guardians of a tasty 60-year-old tradition — the Quality Bake Shop in the Essex Junction Shopping Center on Pearl Street. Even typing the name of the shop makes my mouth water. And with good reason. The bakery that Ray LeBlanc opened six decades ago on July 8 still produces some of the lightest and most delicious doughnuts that I have ever tasted (maple-frosted AND cream-filled in one!), maple walnut cookies to die for and an impressive array of homemade breads. Everything in the shop is made from scratch, says Doug Simms, the way his fatherin-law always did it. No premade mixes, no preservatives. It is a responsibility Doug Simms takes seriously, coming to work at 3 a.m. most weekdays, 2 a.m. on Saturdays and 1 a.m. to be ready for the Sunday morning rush. He was close to his father-in-law, and it’s important to Doug that he runs the business the right way. “I like to be here, you know, to make sure it’s done right,” he says. Ray LeBlanc looms large in the family memory. Douger, 31, can recite the day of his grandfather’s passing — Jan. 17, 2007 — the way some people recite famous dates in history. Family and tradition are important here. It is hard to imagine that LeBlanc understood what he was starting when he opened the shop on Railroad Street near Murray’s in 1955. He moved it to its current location 58 years ago. Today, the pastel-colored neon signs from that original shop still glow when the shop is open — Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays, 6 a.m. to noon. The only day of the year the shop closes is Christmas. Sure, the shop sells yummy treats (there is also a counter where you can get breakfast and lunch), but it means much more than that to generations of locals. For them, Quality Bake Shop means community and tradition.

Like Happy Hour

Stepping into the Quality Bake Shop is a little like stepping back in time. Formica counters with green and chrome swivel bar stools. Little twoperson booths in the back. Knotty pine paneling

Doug Simms Sr., left, and his son Douger, are carrying on a 60-year tradition in the way they run Quality Bake Shop in the Essex Junction Shopping Center. PHOTOS | ROY MERCON

on the walls. Doug Simms says the place is due for a facelift (the last redo was 10 years ago), but the décor is charming and it goes with the “cash and check only” policy (there is an ATM available) and big cookies for 75 cents. Neither the food nor the décor is fancy or newfangled, and that’s what the locals like. Take Gary Bashaw. He enjoys breakfast at the shop four or five times a week. He swears he does not get a doughnut every time, but let’s just say there are those who are skeptical of that claim. When I ask Bashaw how long he has been coming to the shop, he tells me, “From the beginning.” “My father used to deliver milk here, and when I was a kid, I would help him,” Bashaw said. He remembers when Ray’s daughter Michelle (now Doug Simms’ wife) was born, and all the grandkids and, now, great-grandchildren. Same goes for his breakfast partner that morning, Matt Stevens. Stevens’ father used to deliver propane to the shop, also from the time it opened. He says he orders toast and juice

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when he comes in. “I’m the healthy guy,” Stevens joked. Jen Hill is behind the breakfast counter — she’s worked there for three years and knows what the regulars want before they order it. If she sees their cars pull in, she’ll start their toast and pour their coffee and have it waiting when they get to “their” spots at the counter. Hill says she typically has two rush hours on weekdays — at 6 a.m. (the patrons are often lined up at the door, waiting for the shop to open) and again just before 9 a.m. “You’d think it was Friday Happy Hour in here,” Douger says of the later

morning group. If you drop by during that time, make sure you choose your seat carefully. Doug Simms says the regulars like “their” spots and might just stand there until you move.

A 60-year tradition

Recently, a man came in for his 47th birthday cake from Quality Bake Shop. He is 47. Every single birthday cake he has ever had came from the shop. Now, that’s customer loyalty. But his story is hardly unique. Ray LeBlanc made a wedding cake for a couple that now lives in Morrisville. Michelle LeBlanc Simms made their 25th anniversary cake. Douger Simms just made the cake for their 50th anniversary celebration. Stories like this go on and on. There is the woman who buys three dozen cinnamon doughnuts and takes them to her home in Florida, defrosting one every morning for breakfast and then restocking on her trips back to Vermont. I understand this behavior. I grew up in Philadelphia and my first real job was working in a bakery much like Quality Bake Shop. Whenever I taste a smear cake or German butter cake, I am instantly reminded of the 16-year-old me, the city neighborhood I grew up in and the people I knew. The food conjures up a host of emotions and makes me feel connected to the past. I think that desire for connection is part of what keeps customers coming back to Quality Bake Shop. That, and those outrageously delicious doughnuts.

All of the items for sale in the Quality Bake Shop are made from scratch. It is a point of pride for the owners.

Maria Archangelo is the editor and copublisher of The Essex Reporter.

New effort benefits area seniors and Meals on Wheels

Patrice Thabault is on a mission to see more families share sit-down Sunday dinners with their senior loved ones. The reason? New research shows that 50 percent of surveyed families living near senior relatives feel they do not share enough meals with older loved ones, losing an important family connection. For seniors, its not what’s on their plate that matters most at mealtime, but who is at the table with them,” said Thabault, owner of the local Home Instead Senior Care office that serves Chittenden County. “When seniors share meals with a companion, they have a better mealtime experience – both nutritionally and emotionally,” she said in a press release. Almost 75 percent of the people surveyed said they only sit down for a family meal with senior loved ones for special occasions, events or holidays. They say a big part of the problem is time – both not having enough of it and conflicting schedules. To encourage families to make time for these meals, the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels America (up to $20,000 total through July 31, 2015) for each person who commits to regularly scheduling family dinners at SundayDinnerPledge. com. Pledging to have a sit-down dinner with loved ones will help to ensure other seniors will have a quality meal through the Meals on Wheels program. “We hope families will make the pledge to either revive or begin new mealtime traditions with their senior loved ones,” Thabault said. “This small commitment can have a big impact on a senior’s wellbeing.” To help families across the country host their own Sunday dinner, Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with celebrity chef and mother of four Melissa d’Arabian to develop easy, nutritious recipes. Additional resources include tips for how to involve seniors in meal planning and preparation, preand post-dinner activities and meal plans for healthy, inexpensive meals that all generations can enjoy. For these free resources and more information on how you can bring back the Sunday dinner and reconnect with your senior loved ones, visit www. SundayDinnerPledge.com or call Home Instead Senior Care at 802-860-4663. — Staff report

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