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Hospice home to be built along Route 7

By Jason starr The Colchester Sun

Heavyweight champions ABOVE: The Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers set a record this year at Sam Mazza’s Farmstand with 37 entries in their pumpkin/squash contest.

RIGHT: Finn Wilson, 5, of Charlotte tries to get his arms around the massive pumpkin that he and his sister Maggie, 6, grew for the competition.

PHOTOS By ROy MERCON

It was a gourd-geous day on Saturday at the Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers held their annual “weigh-off” at Sam Mazza’s Farmstand in Colchester. Wilbur Horton took top pumpkin honors with a 1,439-pound giant. He also won the field pumpkin and long gourd categories, and set a state record with an 8 pound “fig leaf” gourd. In all, 37 giant pumpkins and squash were weighed. No word on how many were later turned into fairytale carriages.

Priests from St. Michael’s participate in Mass with Pope Francis said Hornat. “He is sensitive to the people who are at the margins of society.”

During the event at Catholic University, Pope Francis visited privately with the descendants of Native Americans who were converted to Catholicism by Father Junipero Serra in 18thcentury California.

Pope Francis is known for this kind of interaction — stopping his motorcade to bless people in wheelchairs, calling for babies to be brought to him so he can kiss them and say a prayer, meeting with victims of sexual abuse by priests to apologize and ask for forgiveness, and spending time with prisoners in a Philadelphia jail to urge them to have hope.

The pope — a Jesuit priest — shares this message of mercy and social mission with the priests of the Edmundite order. The order, founded by priests in France, came to the The Very Rev. Stephen Hornat, superior general of the Society of St. Edmund, right, and former superior U.S. in the 1930s to work in general the Rev. Michael Cronogue headed to Washington to see the pope on Wednesday. Here they are in Selma, Ala., on issues of racial front of the statue of St. Michael the Archangel on the St. Michael’s College campus.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED justice. The order still runs churches in Selma, Tuskegee and Montgomery.

Later, the Edmundites took their communities. Hornat said he and the others missionary work to the barrios of Venezuela

By Maria archangelo underwent an extensive security-check — yet another connection to the current The Colchester Sun process to get tickets to be present in the pope, who speaks about how his work with basilica for the Junipero Serra canonization the poor in Argentina has informed his Two days after the Very Rev. Stephen Mass. ideas about economic and environmental Hornat participated in a Catholic Mass Once at the basilica, Hornat said everyone justice. with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C., had to wait for a long time in the hot sun to For Hornat, these factors combine the superior general of the Society of St. get past the several levels of security. It was to make Pope Francis the right religious Edmund was still feeling the glow of the challenging. leader for our time. pontiff’s message of hope.

“But once you got inside, all was “He comes at a time in which the world Hornat, who leads the Edmudite order forgotten,” he said. needs hope,” Hornat said. “There is so from his office on the campus of St. While the orchestra and choir were much division.”

Michael’s College in Colchester, former magnificent, he said, it was Pope Francis But Hornat says he is heartened by the superior general the Rev. Michael Cronogue who “electrified” the crowd. fact that the pope’s message has been so and Edmundite seminarian Brother Michael “He walks the walk and talks the talk,” well received.

Carter flew down to the nation’s capital On Friday night, for example, St. last Wednesday morning, went straight Michael’s hosted a group from Vermont to Catholic University to join the pope at Interfaith Action who wanted to get together the Basilica of the National Shrine of the to celebrate the pope’s visit and his message Immaculate Conception, and flew back of inclusion. That kind of interfaith event is Wednesday night. just what the world needs, Hornat said.

Hornat, a Connecticut native and 1972 St. Ever since he got back from Washington, Michael’s graduate, concelebrated Mass with Hornat says everyone wants to know if he the pope. (That means he recited the canon got to shake the pope’s hand. with the pope during the Eucharist portion “I didn’t shake his hand,” Hornat said. of the Mass). In all there were 300 bishops “But I touched his heart and his heart and 1,100 priests in attendance, along with touched me.”

The Very Rev. Stephen Hornat superiors of other North American religious

“He walks the walk and talks the talk. He is sensitive to the people who are at the margins of society.”

The Visiting Nurse Association is moving its hospice house from Williston to an undeveloped parcel along Route 7 near Main Street in Colchester.

The VNA is headquartered in Colchester, on Prim Road, and serves Chittenden and Grand Isle counties with home health and hospice care for people all ages and all abilities to pay. It has operated a 13-bed hospice house – the Vermont Respite House – in Williston for the past 25 years.

The VNA was gifted 25 acres for the project in the “Munson Flats” area of Colchester

by REM Development, according to VNA Spokeswoman Nicole Haley. The nonprofit announced last week that the Green Mountain Care Board approved a Certificate of Need for the project. Ground-breaking is scheduled for this fall and the project is expected to be complete by the end of next summer, according to a VNA press release.

The new Vermont Respite House will have 21 beds with room to expand, Haley said.

“We have an increasing need,” she said. “The current site could not handle the expansion we needed.”

Hospice is a form of end-of-life care that focuses on emotional and spiritual support as well as pain and symptom management, foregoing curative procedures. It is offered in patients’ homes, in nursing homes and at hospitals. The Vermont Respite House is unique in that it provides a home-like setting for round-the-clock hospice care, giving people with homes that are not properly equipped for hospice an option that doesn’t involve –See hospice page 2

Grant pushes Lakeshore Drive path closer to reality

By Jason starr The Colchester Sun A $532,000 grant awarded Sept. 16 to the Town of Colchester is the final piece of the funding puzzle for a recreation path along West Lakeshore Drive that itself is the final piece of the pedestrian/bicyclist connectivity puzzle from Colchester’s village to its bay.

The 10-foot paved path is planned “This project for the south side of West Lakeshore was borne out Drive between of a planning the intersection of Church Road and discussion Prim Road. The that took Vermont Agency of Transportation’s place over Bicycle and Pedestrian program 20 years ago.” grant brings the total amount awarded Bryan Osborne to the project to $1.37 million Public Works via five separate Director grants, according to Colchester Public Works Director Bryan Osborne. The total project cost estimate is $1.69 million. The $320,000 difference will be funded locally out of the town’s Capital Budget Program. The project is scheduled for construction in 2017.

“We’ve maximized the amount of grant funding we can bring to bear on this project,” Osborne said. “The project is fully funded based on our current cost estimates.”

With this connection, pedestrians and cyclists will have a continuous path from Main Street to Airport Park. From there, using the bike ferry across the Colchester Causeway, cyclists can reach the Champlain Islands. To the south, they can reach Burlington.

“This project was borne out of a planning discussion that took place over 20 years ago,” said Osborne. “Here we are 20 years later seeing the fruits of all the hard work that went into that.”

The path takes different forms through town, including a narrower sidewalk across portions of West Lakeshore Drive and the shoulder of residential streets. Another missing piece — from Creek Farm Plaza to Main Street — is part of a Vermont Agency of Transportation intersection rebuild at Bay Road, Main Street and Route 7 that is on pace for construction in 2016.

–See path page 2

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New energy for Parks and Recreation

HOSPICE

from page 1 a nursing home or hospital.

The Vermont Respite House is the only Medicare-certified hospice home in the state, the press release says. “Most people would rather be in a small home-like setting,�

Haley said in an interview. “It’s a lot different than the environment of a hospital or nursing home. It’s really set up like a home, and it’s a lot more of an intimate and personal approach.�

In addition to increasing capacity by eight beds, the new respite house will include larger resident rooms with space for family members to stay overnight; an improved kitchen; and meeting spaces for family members, staff and volunteers. “Vermont Respite House has been a home away from home to people with terminal

“We have an increasing need.

The current site could not handle the expansion we needed.�

Staff reorganized; two hired

Nicole Haley VNA Spokeswoman

illness for nearly a quarter of a century,� VNA President Judy Peterson said in a press release. “In that time, we’ve seen the need for residential hospice services grow along with an aging population and heightened awareness of the benefits of hospice care. The new Respite House will allow us to respond to this increasing demand.�

PATH

from page 1 “I see the paths we’ve developed and the number of people using them of all ages and abilities,� Osborne said. “These are great public improvements. They connect people with people and with destinations points.

It’s exciting to watch it develop.�

The West Lakeshore Drive section of path will have a 7-foot buffer of grass between it and the road. It will require easements from 27 property owners along West Lakeshore Drive. Property owners have not yet been contacted by the town to begin easement

negotiations.

The town had to invoke eminent domain condemnation of private property to gain the needed right-of-way from property owners who did not offer easements for the section of the path built in 2010 along Holy Cross Road. Osborne has called that “a last resort.� “We’ll work with each property owner to address as many of their concerns as we can, both from a design standpoint as well as rightof-way acquisition,� he said earlier this year.

By JASON STARR The Colchester Sun Members of the Tazmanian Devils motorcycle group gathered for a party at The Backstage Pub in Essex after their Sept. 19 fundraising “Ride for Zarek.�

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Group raises $8,000 toward service dog for Colchester teen A Sept. 19 charity motorcycle ride put on by the Tazmanian Devils raised $6,500 for a Colchester teen who needs a service dog to help him live more independently with epilepsy.

Heather Yates-Smith, who organized the event that culminated in a party at Essex’s Backstage Pub, said this week that the group has raised another $1,500 through a GoFundMe online campaign, bringing the total to $8,000 so far. The group also is running a raffle at Backstage for a team grill worth $2,500, and they are hoping that will bring in more money.

The goal is to raise $18,000 to pair 16-year-old Zarek Melick, a student at Colchester High School, with a dog trained to recognize the signs of a seizure and help keep him safe in the event one occurs.

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Two new Parks and Recreation program coordinators starting this month will bring youth, energy and new skill sets to the Colchester town offices, Parks and Recreation Director Glen Cuttitta said.

Cuttitta reorganized the department’s staff after the resignations this year of program coordinator Kelly McGinley and after-school site coordinator Emma Stevens, who worked at Union Memorial School and Colchester Middle School. The after-school site coordinator positions were consolidated from three to two, program coordinator Jen Turmel was promoted to a newly created position of program director, and a second program coordinator position was created.

Cuttitta hired Rhode Island native Isaac Spivey, 25, as one program coordinator and New Hampshire native Kate Richardson, 30, as another. Spivey will take over Turmel’s role of leading sports camps and youth programs.

Richardson will oversee the Bayside Park waterfront, adult and senior programming, special events and social media marketing. “(Spivey) is a very enthusiastic and dynamic young man and I think he will bring a lot of great opportunities to youth sports,�

Cuttitta said.

Richardson, a water safety specialist who most recently worked in Colorado, brings

expertise in outdoor sports such as mountain biking and rock climbing. “We don’t currently have that,� Cuttitta said. “She will bring new things that we hope the community will embrace.�

Adding a dedicated social media marketer was a major reason for the staff reorganization. Being more active on social media will help bolster program enrollment when the department’s seasonal brochures become stale, Cuttitta said.

In the consolidated afterschool positions, Kristin Roy will take over programming at Colchester Middle School and Porters Point School, and Moira Plant will oversee programming at Malletts Bay School and Union Memorial.

Currently, the pair each coordinate just one school, Porters Point and Malletts Bay. Changes are also in the works on the parks side of the department, where the headquarters at Airport Park — consisting of an office building and maintenance building that were converted from when the park was an airport — are being demolished and replaced. Demolition of the 2,300-square-foot maintenance building commenced this week. It will be replaced by a 4,000-squarefoot maintenance, storage and office building. A second smaller building currently housing the office of the grounds foreman will be demolished in the spring, Cuttitta said.

The existing buildings are not heated and do not have running water in winter. The new building, a pre-fabricated metal structure, will be heated and have winter water.

The $459,000 project is funded through the Parks capital plan, Cuttitta said.

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STEM Academy in search of internship sites COLIN FLANDERS The Colchester Sun The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy at Essex High School is continuing to grow in popularity, creating an increasing need for businesses — even those located outside of Essex —willing to host students for internships, according to Lea Ann Smith, the academy’s leader.

The internships require 40 hours in total, held during October and November for the fall semester, and March and April for the spring semester. Students participating in the internship program are out of class by 1:30 p.m. every other day, allowing them time to participate at the job site.

Since its inception in 2013, the academy has flourished from four students to 90. Smith credited its growth to the appeal students find in immersing themselves in the community.

“I think they like the opportunity to get a little bit more of a realistic feel of what STEM careers look like,” Smith said.

In the academy’s early stages, Smith said she was able to make some calls around the community to find placements for students.

“They’re are really excited to see this stuff and so far I’ve been really lucky; I’ve put them in some solid places,” Smith said.

With the growing numbers, however, Smith admitted this is no longer a viable tactic.

She highlighted sites where students have previously interned — including the University of Vermont Medical Center and research labs, Logic Supply, IBM and Husky — and said she hopes to continue to provide students “the kind of quality that they’re happy with.”

One student interned at Logic Supply last year, assisting the computer production technicians. He performed so well that the company decided to keep him on as a paid intern for the duration of the summer, according to Logic Supply recruiter Lauren Lavallee.

“It’s a great opportunity for the business to find the right fit and skill set, but it’s also great for the students to gain that hands-on working

experience and apply classroom skills,” Lavallee said.

Dr. Daniel Weiss, a professor of medicine at the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine who has hosted Essex students in the past, said he feels it’s both “imperative — and also a lot of fun — to bring new people into the sciences.”

Students interning with Weiss have observed the lab’s various projects, learned what it’s like to be in a lab and see the type of work involved, and even participated in hands-on activities when time permits.

Weiss added that some of the more ambitious students from around the area have even developed a project of their own.

“I think we’re living in one of the true golden ages of science and there are exciting things happening on a monthly, weekly, even daily basis as far as developments, particularly biomedical,” Weiss said.

Smith believes some businesses may hesitate upon hearing the internship’s duration, due to worries about how students will be able to contribute. To that point, she stressed the 40 required hours don’t all have to be “deeply meaningful.”

“Sometimes it’s nice if they’re just watching and learning,” Smith said.

Scheduling is up to the student and the job site. Some prefer to do a couple hours at a time spread over many days, while others prefer a smaller number of longer experiences, Smith said.

Beyond the internship program, students in the STEM Academy are required to attend a study period during the day, lecture series events and create an independent capstone project — on top of their regular high school schedule.

“We’re in Northern Vermont, not Silicon Valley. We need to band together here,” Smith said, adding that for students, going “above and beyond requires the community.”

Those with businesses interested in hosting student internships can contact Smith at lsmith@ccsuvt.org.

Police looking for witnesses in two-car crash Colchester police are looking for witnesses to a twocar crash at the intersection of Roosevelt Highway and Blakely Road on Sunday.

The accident involved vehicles driven by Joseph Kranz of St. Albans and Jordan Bemis of Colchester.

Police say Kranz was attempting to turn left onto Blakely Road in a Mercury Mountaineer while Bemis’ Nissan Altima was heading south through the intersection on Roosevelt Highway.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Colchester Police at 264-5555.

Essex woman in critical condition after crash An Essex woman is in critical condition after a Casella Waste truck rolled on top of her car Monday night.

Dorothy Watson, 53, was trapped in her car until rescue workers could remove the garbage truck. She was then transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Police say David Rochon, of Fairfax, was driving the truck southbound on Browns

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River Road when it crossed the centerline and rolled onto Watson’s vehicle. He has been cited for gross negligent operation with serious injuries resulting, according to a police press release.

Watson is the director of Primary Care Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Women’s Health Services at the UVM Medical Center.

“We are all saddened by this and pulling for her recovery,” said Mike Noble, a medical center spokesman.

Attempted murder suspect faces additional charge The Worcester woman who is accused of shooting Darryl Montague, a Westford firearms instructor, June 29 is now facing additional charges after she attempted to choke a mental health worker at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.

Vermont State Police say Veronica Lewis, 31, was restrained by corrections officers who were present and removed from the room.

Her hands were cuffed in front of her body at the time. She was later treated for minor injuries sustained during the struggle.

Lewis will face an additional charge of aggravated assault stemming from the incident. She is currently being held without bail on an attempted murder charge Burlington man killed by train in Essex A Burlington man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Essex on Sept. 24.

Essex police received a call around 10 a.m. reporting that a man was hit by a train while walking along the railroad tracks. Officers determined that James Remillard, 61, was dead upon their arrival.

In a press release, police said this incident shows how dangerous walking along railroad tracks can be, and also reminded residents that trespassing on railroad property is illegal.

CLARIFICATION Last week’s article “Town amends shoreline development rules” stated that new Colchester shoreline land use regulations do not allow removal of more than 25 percent of a shoreline property’s trees. The article should have stated that the regulations require a replanting plan prepared by a landscape professional if more than 25 percent of trees are removed.

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OPINION Letters To The Editor

Perspective

School accountability the Vermont way

By AMY FOWLER Current models of federal accountability for public schools have narrowly focused on English/language arts and mathematics, as well as student test results. As a result, school systems across the nation have distorted educational practice, winnowing school goals and discounting other learning that is valuable for a well-rounded citizen.

In 2013, the Vermont State Board of Education adopted Education Quality Standards to challenge this narrow focus, and to hold schools accountable for implementing an educational program that serves the full breadth of learning. These standards established proficiency-based learning, flexible pathways to graduation, safe school environments, high-quality staffing and financially efficient practices as the cornerstones of educational programming in the state. Combined with Act 77 of 2013, these standards ensure students participate in a range of learning activities including service-learning, work-based learning, career and technical training, dual enrollment, early college, and other locally developed learning opportunities.

While Vermont has strong achievement results as measured by national exams or graduation rates, we continue to have persistent gaps between students of privilege and their peers who are in poverty, students with disabilities and students who are learning English.

This school year, we will be piloting Education Quality Reviews in volunteer supervisory unions and districts across the state. These reviews will be the mechanism by which the Agency of Education, the State of Vermont and our local communities determine how well we are delivering on the promises set forward by the Education Quality Standards. The agency will evaluate schools by measuring five dimensions of school quality: academic achievement, personalization, safe school climate, high-quality staffing and financial efficiencies.

Through this mechanism, Vermont will hold school systems accountable for moving toward an educational system that prioritizes proficiency-based learning and personalization to increase students’ college and career readiness.

The agency will use two complimentary processes for assessing these criteria — an Annual Snapshot Review and an Integrated Field Review. Each year the state will gather quantitative data in the Annual Snapshot Review, which measures the five dimensions of school quality. This data will be examined for overall performance and to assess the degree of equity for students between the supervisory unions/districts and between schools. The data will continue to use English and math scores; however they become but two of nearly 20 metrics considered in the academic achievement criteria, and nearly 120 metrics overall.

At least every three years, school systems will participate in an Integrated Field Review. Teams of students, educators and agency staff will engage in classroom observations, reviews of student work, panel discussions, interviews with parents, students and staff, and collaborate to generate their assessments of school system performance. Reports will be published and will include a summary of the data collected, commendations, recommendations and assessments of performance.

Each year the Agency of Education will report to the public using this data, and will build an improvement strategy with and for the field. In years where a school system has both an Annual Snapshot Review and an Integrated Field Review, the Agency of Education will make accountability determinations for those supervisory union/districts. If the reviews determine that the school system has provided substantially high quality and equitable experiences for its students, then no further action would be taken by the agency.

However, if the reviews lead to the conclusion that substantial inequity exists and that the school system is not adequately working to improve outcomes, the agency will intercede through support and sanctions to ensure improvement.

Our schools have many strengths. However, we are always working to get better. Regardless of the review’s assessment, every school system will develop continuous improvement plans. School systems with greater need will have systematic support from the agency to identify high-leverage improvement strategies, while those systems with higher performance will have full autonomy to select the strategies that meet local needs.

These field visits and opportunities to see what our neighbors do will provide our educators with opportunities to learn from each other and to share and showcase promising practices that other schools may want to try out. By engaging educators in reviews, we believe we will build a shared responsibility for all of our youth. By involving students in the reviews of their own school systems, we help keep student voice at the center of the conversation about what students need from their schools.

The education quality reviews seek to build a common understanding across Vermont of what all students, regardless of geography or demography, are getting from their time in school. We look forward to telling you what we find out.

Amy Fowler is deputy secretary of the Vermont Agency of Education.

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The good people of Colchester I wanted to acknowledge the bystanders who took the time and effort to stop and help me Friday, Sept. 11, when, while on a bike at the intersection of Church Road and Holy Cross Road in Colchester, I was hit by a car.

I have no real memory of the event, but the first thing I remember is a man, who I think said his name was Tom, calmly talking to me and explaining what happened. I was able to give him my phone to call my wife, and he watched over me until the police and rescue people came.

In addition, my wife said a couple on their bikes also stopped to help. Someone must have moved me and my bike to get me to where I ended up. I asked the police for their names to call and thank them, but they did not leave them, thus this letter.

If you know the people who helped me, please let them know how grateful I am. In this day and age of “don't get involved,” it reinforces the goodness of people. In addition, I remember Corporal Fisher calmly talking to me and wrapping my face up to stop the bleeding. I am fortunate to live in a town where people responded in such a positive way to help others.

It has certainly been a tough year for cyclists, but if people on their bikes continue to operate as safely as possible and people are as helpful as those who helped me, we can minimize the damages.

Paul S. Goldman Colchester

Local Republicans decide on leadership The Colchester Republicans held their caucus on Sept. 21 and elected officers as follows: Bob Bouchard as chair, Joey Purvis as vice chair, Judy Audette as treasurer, and Darcie Johnston as Secretary.

Pam Loranger reported that the Chittenden County Republicans have organized and are planning special events before and during the campaign season. Inge Schaefer and David Usher also attended and offered sound words of advice.

The Colchester Republicans are very excited about the upcoming campaigns and would like to recruit new members.

If interested, please contact me via e-mail at bpbob111@ gmail.com, or by phone at 370-6574.

Bob Bouchard Colchester

Keep Rand Paul’s politics out of Vermont

Junction, recently penned an op-ed praising Kentucky Senator Rand Paul’s August visit to Vermont (“Rand Paul builds broader, bolder Republican Party” Sept. 10). Dame touts Senator Paul as the “first candidate to prove how we can build a bigger, better, and bolder party right here in Vermont.” The Republican Party may well be in need of revitalization, but not the type that comes with candidates like Rand Paul.

Sen. Paul is known for his extremist ideals, including defunding Planned Parenthood, eliminating pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and replacing the federal income tax structure with a flat tax, effectively raising taxes on middle class Americans.

Putting that kind of burden on the middle class, denying equal rights to women and the LGBT community, and opposing a path to citizenship don’t sound like the policies that will build a bigger and better Vermont to me. These views would clearly reverse the progress we’ve made and would set our state and nation back by decades. It was just 2009 that we were finally able to pass marriage equality in our state. We can’t afford to lose the precious ground we’ve gained.

It’s alarming to hear one of our House of Representatives members praise Rand Paul’s “common sense” policies. This is the same representative who, this year, voted against a resolution recognizing a woman’s right to chose, voted against a resolution supporting fair wages for working Vermonters, and was (along with 14 other GOP lawmakers), curiously absent on a vote for the resolution opposing Indiana’s religious freedom law, which would have allowed the state to discriminate based on sexual orientation.

The views of Sen. Rand Paul clearly reverse the progress made and would set Vermont and our country back by decades. How can a Presidential candidate who is “offended” by the idea of gay marriage be good for Vermont? It’s gravely concerning to see these views echoed and supported by a Vermont Republican legislator who claims to toe a moderate line.

As a business owner, I know our economy benefits from a progressive income tax in Vermont. People who make less money should pay a lower rate. As a mother of three young women, I know their access to reproductive health services, cancer screening and birth control should be a fundamental right. On that I will not compromise. As a wife I know that love is love. I hope you’ll join me to ensure that these extremist national Republican politics stay out of Vermont.

Sarah Copeland Hanzas Democrat of Bradford Vermont House of Representatives

Paul Dame, a Republican Representative from Essex

Register — your vote is your voice

By JIM CONDOS Voting is at the very core of our democracy. Our system of government works because “we the people” participate in its organization. This right is enshrined in both the United States and the Vermont constitutions. Vermont led the nation long ago in extending the right to vote to all eligible citizens by removing property ownership as a prerequisite to voting eligibility. I believe that we should remove any and all unnecessary barriers to the exercise of this critically important right, and my office continues to work toward this end.

Today I ask you to support the goal to make all eligible Vermonters aware of registration deadlines and requirements for participation in elections by urging your family members, friends and neighbors to register to vote.

Since taking office in 2011, I have worked hard to streamline the voter registration process in Vermont, seeking

legislative solutions and leveraging the use of technology to remove some of the hurdles that existed in the past. This October, my office will roll out a new election management system to help us achieve these goals.

Increased participation in elections is one of my primary goals as the state’s chief elections officer. We can increase participation by expanding the opportunities to register to vote and putting as many resources as possible at the fingertips of every registered voter.

Online voter registration is a key component that will provide the opportunity for eligible Vermonters to register to vote online. This new solution will provide a more accurate, up-to-date, and secure statewide voter checklist.

Vermonters are busy people, and online voter registration provides access without the burden of missing time from work, childcare, and all of our other dayto-day responsibilities.

This solution will also provide every

registered voter with access to a unique “My Voter Page.” This page will contain a range of election-related information specific to that person, including sample ballots, polling locations and notice of upcoming elections.

Most importantly, the “My Voter Page” will allow all registered voters to request an absentee ballot online and to track when their ballot has been sent to them and received back by the clerk.

Again, this will allow access to the voting process to all registered voters when it is most convenient for them. My hope is that these tools will result in greater participation in all of our future elections.

I am excited to introduce this new solution in October and extend the principles and goals of National Voter Registration Month to every month of the year.

Jim Condos is Vermont’s secretary of state.

Helping first-time homeowners From the Statehouse

The Vermont Housing Financing Agency (VHFA) is implementing a First Time Maureen Homeowners Assistance Dakin Program that passed in the economic development bill in the waning hours of the Vermont legislative session this year (I wrote about this provision earlier in the summer.)

The Union Bank bought the tax credits offered in the bill.

First time homeowners can apply for $5,000 to assist with a down payment or closing costs. It must be repaid when the house is sold or when equity is taken from the house. In the first year, over 100 first time homeowners will receive this assistance. There are income and housing price limits. If you are interested go to the VHFA website or give them a call. Your lender will also have the information.

I was asked to make remarks at the Sept. 18 announcement.

It was my pleasure to speak for my committee chairman, my committee and for the House in general. Below are my remarks.

How appropriate it is that the First Time Homeowners’ Assistance Program is embedded in the Economic Development bill! Indeed much of the bill deals with attracting, growing and retaining businesses and training students and workers to meet employers’ needs. But in a few paragraphs in a comprehensive bill, it does something concrete and immediate for Vermonters who want to grow deeper roots in their communities.

Whether building, furnishing, repairing or selling, home ownership stimulates the economy, and the homeowner, who is employed in a Vermont business, contributes in numerous ways to our economy and our communities. Yet for so many, ownership is just out of reach. With a modest investment (more

modest than some of us here would have liked) we will see immediate results. Oftentimes the best economic development is that which is modest in scope, affects people directly, is measurable and right-sized for Vermont.

The legislature is beginning to use Results Based Accountability (RBA) to gauge the results of programs. The team at VHFA will be able to report on this investment with real numbers for us to examine the program’s effectiveness and reach. That’s good for both taxpayers and policy-makers.

Earlier this week I heard Sarah (Carpenter, of the VHFA) on the radio (WDEV) with Mike Smith talking about this program and other related housing issues. Mr. Smith asked her what the future of housing might look like. Sarah had some thoughts to share, but said it was hard to predict.

Since the great recession, there’s been questions about the future of homeownership and whether the generation of our children and grandchildren see homeownership as a goal or reality in their futures, and if indeed homeownership is still part of the American dream.

I certainly can’t answer that. But what I do know is that homeownership has benefits for the economy, our communities and society in general. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan, remarked, “…when you choose a home, you don’t just choose a home, you choose a community – schools for your children, public safety and access to jobs.”

Thank you, everyone, for your part in implementing this important economic development initiative.

And if you believe the adage “home is where the heart is,” we all are fulfilling our missions by assisting first-time homeowners to find their home.

Maureen Dakin represents Colchester in the Vermont House of Representatives.

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TownNews W E E K LY

The following information highlights some activities performed by the Town for the week ending Sept. 25, 2015.

TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE Reported by Dawn Francis, town manager Great news this week! Due to the efforts of our Public Works Department, we have been awarded a grant from the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Bike and Pedestrian Program for the West Lakeshore Drive Bike Path Project in the amount of $532,000.

This brings the total grants secured for this project to $1,369,035.

This project involves the construction of a .84 mile separated bike path from Church Road to Prim Road, which will result in the completion of the gap in the 11-mile continuous pedestrian corridor from Creek Road to the end of the Causeway. The Route 7/Route 2A/Creek Road intersection project will extend the path to the Village area and is scheduled to be completed next summer.

The West Lakeshore Drive project is currently listed within the Capital Budget Program for construction in FY18-FY19. With a total estimated cost of $1,696,519, approximately 80 percent of the project will now be funded by grants. Town staff will be working on right-of-way acquisition in the coming months.

Why do we think paths are a worthwhile investment? According to many studies, they make our community more livable and desirable, they provide positive mental and physical health benefits, preserve open space, improve our economy through tourism and increase property values.

For more information about the Town Manager’s Office, please visit colchestervt.gov/manager or call (802) 264-5509.

BURNHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY Reported by Kelly Tomaseski, Director Autumnal greetings from Burnham Library! Fall is a fine time of year to curl up with a good book, so be sure to stop by and find something new (or old) to read. We’d like to share info about some of our upcoming October programs: • Tutoring – Our tutoring program is up and running again.

Students from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Colchester campus) tutor students in grades 1-6 in reading, math, and science at the library. Sessions take place on Mondays from 5-8 p.m., Wednesdays from 3:30-8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. There is no fee for the service. You can call us at 264-5660 to sign up, or for more information.

• Early Literacy Training for Childcare Providers - Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. Developing strong emotional skills in early childhood is critical for school readiness and lifelong learning.

Learn some best practices for helping children identify and manage their feelings, emotions and behaviors as they get ready to take that big step up to kindergarten. Snacks will be served. Please register at our website.

• Needle Felting – Monday, Oct. 19, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Get ready for Halloween! Join us in the Burnham Room and learn how to needle felt an adorable little pumpkin or two. All supplies are provided, and the class is open to adults 18 and up. Register online.

• Skype with Andy Weir, author of “The Martian” – Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Fans of “The Martian” can join us to chat with the author, ask questions about the book, and geek out over the movie! Open to teens and adults.

• Halloween — Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. This year, the Burnham Library invites you to celebrate Halloween with a very special performance of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. PuppeTree’s production of this classic holiday story is performed by professional puppeteers who operate more than 100 shadow puppets for the show. Come in costume and join in the parade after the performance. Refreshments will be served following the parade. Suitable for the whole family. Please register at our website.

• Universal Class – Did you know that you can take a range of online classes through the library? Each class includes assignments for the topics and is led by a real teacher. All you need to sign up is a current library card. You can find more information here colchestervt.gov/226/Universal-Class For more information about Burnham Memorial Library’s events and services, visit colchestervt.gov/library or call (802) 264-5660.

Grandparents needed United Way’s Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers, age 55 and over, to make a difference in the lives of children in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties. Foster Grandparent volunteers serve 15-40 hours a week at preschools, child care centers, Head Starts and elementary schools under the supervision of teachers and staff. They may help with tutoring, mentoring, and self-esteem building activities appropriate for the age of the child. In Chittenden

The following is a small sampling of tasks completed recently by our department.

• Bayside Paddle Sports is closed until next summer. Thanks for all that visited us at Bayside Park!

• We have hired two new program coordinators, Isaac Spivey and Kate Richardson, who are replacing staff members who have left for other positions.

• Finalized revision of the Colchester Park Ordinance and now creating a Concession Permit Application • Artistic bike racks are almost completed and will be installed in October • Bayside Beach dinghy dock design is completed and going through State and Army Corps of Engineers Permitting • Seasonal Staff is clearing out the Parks Maintenance building in preparation for demolition • Meeting with LIFE Advisory Board on marketing strategies • Malletts Bay Cemetery renovation is completed and awaiting signage design • Working with State of Vermont for permits to construct a recreational trail at the Village Park.

For more information about the Parks and Recreation Department, please visit colchestervt.gov/recreation or call (802) 264-5640.

PARKS AND RECREATION Reported by Glen Cuttitta, director On Oct. 1, the 40-plus years old Parks Maintenance Buildings located at Airport Park are scheduled to be demolished. The structures have been showing their age for a while now and staffing

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By SUE ALENICK United Way Volunteer Volunteer once a week, once a month or once in a while. The listings below are a sample of the 300+ volunteer needs from more than 250 agencies found online at www.unitedwaycc. org. More information available at 860-1677, Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

and equipment have increased quite a bit since the Town purchased the land and buildings in 1983. These building are used only seasonally, they lack staff bathroom facilities and have no running water in the winter months. The new replacement will be almost twice the size of the old buildings and will contain heated space with an office, breakroom, storage room, locker room, bathrooms and work area, as well as cold storage for equipment. For last 15 years the staff has been extremely creative to make the old building functional, but it’s become obsolete for today’s Parks and Recreation purposes. The necessity of replacement was identified 5 years ago and money has been set aside through the Parks Capital Plan each year since to fund the project. The total cost of the 4,000 square foot metal building is $459,000, and Black Rock Construction will be doing the work. Completion is anticipated in April 2016.

County, volunteers are particularly needed for schools in Burlington, Milton, Essex and Hinesburg, but many other locations are available. A small non-taxable stipend is provided. Contact Susan Abell at 861-7823 or email Susana@unitedwaycc.org.

will take place October 15-17, with training on October 7 (6-7:30 p.m.) or October 10 (10-11:30 a.m.). Contact Chris Brzovic at 540-3246 or email cbrovic@ burlingtonhousing.org.

All those apples!

Shelburne Museum’s garden and landscaping team needs extra hands to clear the Museum grounds of apples from this year’s bumper crop. A great way to help the Museum and then enjoy the many exhibits for the rest of the day! Families and groups are especially welcome. Contact Laura Need at 985-3346, Ext. 3305, or email lreed@ shelburnemuseum.org.

Canvassing event United Way of Chittenden County has an innovative opportunity for volunteers to serve as canvassers to collect information about homeless or precariously housed families in Chittenden County. Volunteers will be trained to use a survey tool to gather information for a registry of families in shelters, motels, etc. Information will be used to respond to the needs of families based on a Housing First Model. Surveying

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Studio and Birds of a Fiber at the Birds of Vermont Museum with a soft art sculpture. Participants will needle felt their own small owl under the delightful guidance of Susi Ryan of The Felted Gnome Knows.

Please pre-register. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-4 p.m. $35, includes materials. Additional kits will available for sale. Pre-registration: 434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org

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/

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Education Enrichment of Everyone. The Education Enrichment of Everyone group will be offering the next installment of its fall lecture series with University of Vermont Associate Professor of Anthropology, Jennifer Dickinson. Dickinson will present a lecture entitled “Ukraine Update: People, Places, Politics.” Parking and handicap access available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.

Shape and Share Life Stories. Prompts trigger real-life experience stories, which are crafted into engaging narrative and shared with the group. Led by Recille Hamrell. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free and open to all adults. Information: 878-4918 or www.williston.lib.vt.us

115th Chicken Pie Supper. Jericho Congregational Church chicken pie tradition continues. Jericho Congregational Church, Jericho. Seatings begin at 4:30 p.m.

Adults: $10, Children 3 to 12: $5, 2 and under free. Information: http://www.jccvt. org/events/chicken-pie-supper/

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Essex Junction Post 6689 breakfast. The Auxiliary of Post 6689 of Essex Junction, formerly known as the Ladies Auxiliary, will be having a breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 9-11 a.m. They will be serving their traditional items of eggs any way, omelets, bacon, sausage and pancakes. $7.

Sunday Coffee Mix and Mingle. Members of the LGBTQA community gather to bond over books, coffee, art and more at this casual hangout. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Information: 860-7812.

50th Anniversary Concert. The Vermont Music Teachers Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a concert. ElleyLong Music Center at St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/adult, $15/senior, $10/student. Information: www.vermontmta.net or 8789873.

Made in Vermont: St. Albans. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Made in Vermont” program includes two charming Scandinavian miniatures and two sublime works featuring the violin. Music director Jaime Laredo solos in Mozart’s second violin concerto and is joined by concertmaster Katherine Winterstein for Bach’s Double Concerto. The program also includes our traditional Vermont-themed world premiere. BFA Performing Arts Center, St. Albans, 3-5 p.m. $29 adults; $25 seniors; $10 students. Information: http://vso.org/eventview.php?id=87

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Baptist Building, Fairfax, 3-7 p.m. Information: 849-6313.

Saturday

Children’s Breakfast. Grace United Methodist Church will be hosting a free breakfast followed by crafts, songs, bible stories and games. The activities are geared toward children in kindergarten through fifth grade but all ages are welcome. Parents are welcomed to stay and enjoy coffee or come back at the conclusion to pick up their children. No preregistration is needed. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 8:3010:30 a.m. Free. Information: ejgumcsundayschool@gmail.com.

Genealogy class. What is a “Reasonably Exhaustive Genealogical Search?” How do we know a fact is true? The Genealogical Proof Standard is a five-step process that provides tools to build a solid case for each “fact” we document. Genealogist Joanne Polanshek will explain how to conduct this first critical step.. Vermont Genealogy Library, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $5.

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Make It! BristleBots. Learn about electric circuits and make your own mini brush- robot. Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3 p.m. Free. Information: www. williston.lib.vt.us or 878-4918.

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 6515012.

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“Lake Champlain Shipwrecks and Salvage.” Essex Community Historical Society invites local history buffs to join them for an evening with Art Cohn, founder of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Cohn will speak on “Lake Champlain Shipwrecks and Salvage.” Door prize drawing and refreshments to follow Little Owl Felting Class. Celebrate Open program. Memorial Hall, Essex Center, 7 p.m. Free. Information: essexcommunityhistoricalsociety@ myfairpoint.net Movies at Main Street Landing: “12 Angry Men.” The Movies at Main Street Landing series presents the Sidney Lumet directed 1957 Complete Excavation Services crime drama, “12 Septic Systems Angry Men,” star-

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Chicken Pie Supper. The Richmond Congregational Church will hold its 68th Chicken Pie Supper. Reservations are required and can be made online by going to the church website and selecting the supper link. Richmond Congregational Church, Richmond. Seatings every hour 4:307:30 p.m. with take-out available. Prices: adults, $12; children under 12, $6; preschool, free. www.rccucc.org or call 802318- 5359 The Eddy Family of Spirit Mediums. During the mid to late 1800s, the Eddy Family of Chittenden, VT became world-renowned as spirit mediums with the alleged ability of generating full-bodied spirit manifestations or “materializations” of the departed. Come learn the fascinating story of this family and the attempts to debunk them with history buff and Eddy family expert Jason Smiley. Free with refreshments to follow. Milton Historical Society, Milton, 7 p.m. Free. Contact Allison: 3632598 or miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

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.

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Thursday

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 p.m. Free. Information: 370-5369.

Looking ahead Choir concert at Cathedral Arts. The boys of the renowned Saint Thomas Choir School in New York will be making St. Paul’s Cathedral the first stop on their New England tour. They will present a varied program, including works of Purcell, Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Fauré, and their late director, John Scott. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Suggested $10 donation. The Episcopal Cathedral is located at 2 Cherry St. in Burlington. Accessible. Free parking.

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Acclaimed Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher. Mosher will read an excerpt from his new novel, “God’s Kingdom,” talk for a few minutes on “Where Does Fiction Come From?,” with reference to the excerpt, then take questions from the audience. Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street. Tickets are $3 per person, and include a coupon for $5 off a book by Howard Frank Mosher. Coupons expire at closing the evening of the event. Seating is limited.

Westford Music Series presents the Michele Fay Band. Sunday, Oct. 18, 4-5 p.m., UCW White Church, Top of the Common, Westford. Free admission. Refreshments following concert. Call 879-4028 for more information.

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Be Tobacco Free in 2015. If you’re ready to quit, join this free fiveweek class, sponsored by UVM Medical Center. It meets every Friday, Oct. 2-30. It will be led by a trained tobacco treatment specialist, and takes place in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

You’ll receive a free ten-week supply of gum, patches, or lozenges. Call 847-2278 or email QuitTobaccoClass@UVMHealth.org to register. 3:30 p.m.

Pet of the Week

your likes and dislikes about Dorothy Canfield Fischer Award books. This month, we’ll discuss El Deafo by Cece Bell. 6:30 p.m Wednesday Evening Adult Book Club. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month. This month we read Thunderstruck

by Eric Larsson. 6:45 p.m.

It’s Gloria and Noelle! This dynamic duo is looking for a home that is as special as they are! Gloria is a free spirit who likes to hang out on her own terms and Noelle is a social butterfly who loves to snuggle! They both are quite the adventurers and enjoy exploring the great outdoors.

If you’re looking for a unique pair of older gals, come say hello to Gloria and Noelle today!

My thoughts on: Cats: We enjoy other cats!

Dogs: We would prefer to live without dogs, they make us nervous.

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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.

Humane Society of Chittenden County 802-862-0135

DCF Book Discussion Group. Join other kids aged 8-11 and voice

Burnham LiBrary hours

monday, Wednesday: 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.; saturday: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.

898 main street, Colchester Contact: 264-5660 or jmuse@colchestervt.gov. colchestervt.gov/Library

Ongoing 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.

Craft Connection. Come the essex alliance Church community as women gather for a time of crafts and fellowship. Twice a month, Wednesday evenings. Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Contact Deb: 2382291.

Divorce Care Support Group. Divorce is a tough road. Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common, but there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. The 13week Divorce Care Support Group for men and women will be offered on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 13 – Dec. 6, at the Essex Alliance Church, Essex Junction. Call Sandy: 425-7053. .

Essex Eats Out Community Meals. essex eats

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 is 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, ACNSBC will answer questions about prostate cancer surgical procedures. Plus, general discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Second Tuesday of each month. Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave, Burlington, 6-8 p.m.

Contact: 274-4990.

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 through Oct. 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 8790849.

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 3:30-6:30 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) 8994151 for more information.

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Burnham Memorial Library

BOOK REVIEWS

Cinder

by Marissa Meyer – Young Adult Fiction, 2012 Reviewed by Kelsey Lowe, Young Adult Services Like many young American girls, I know and love Cinderella in all of her ragged and prince-loving glory. Any twist on this classic tale is sure to be popular if only because of the intriguing nature of a rework, however Meyer’s Cinder is wholly different. The famed protagonist is more than an outcast—she’s a cyborg, and it’s several hundred years into Earth’s future. All of the typical characters are there, in new and clever forms, as well as some familiar fairy tale extras like an evil queen, an incurable plague that’s sweeping the nation, and a trusty sidekick. Full of cool technological details like hovercrafts and port screens, this book does not disappoint science fiction lovers either. Cinder is Cinderella upgraded for a modern world and a multi-genre audience with adventure, science, thrilling action, and just enough mystery to make a familiar tale surprising and exciting again.

Real Baby Food: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for your Baby and Toddler

by Jenna Helwig – Adult Non-Fiction, 2015 Reviewed by Kelly Tomaseski, Library Director Let me start by saying I am a mom to a 1-year-old. I work 40+ hours outside of the home. I do not like cooking, nor am I very good at it. With all that understood, I highly recommend this book. In addition to 100 tasty recipes (yes, I have actually prepared at least 10 of these dishes), Helwig provides lots of useful parenting information, including recommended daily portion sizes, the basics of baby-led weaning, and sources of key nutrients for those with limited diets (ex. Vegan). Many of the recipes can be completed in 30 minutes or less, ensuring fresh food that costs a fraction of premade meals purchased at the supermarket. Full color photos and nutritional information are an added bonus.

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COLCHESTER

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

Rev. David O’Brien Worship: 10:30 A.M. Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

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

Nursery care available during worship.

Christ Centered - Family Oriented.

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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, October 1, 2015 See CIC artist Keith Gallup’s work online!

Visit www.colchestersun.com/cic

Current exhibits September Column-Inch Collection: Keith Gallup.

The Column-Inch Collection gallery space within the offices of the Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun newspapers will be hosting the abstract work of Fairfax artist, Keith Gallup. Gallup’s abstract work is painted on oversized tin “canvas” and uses lacquer based, automotive paints in warm yellows, reds and oranges. Exhibit on display through Oct. 31. Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun Offices are located in the Severance Corners Development.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: www.essexreporter.com/ cic.

Colchester residents take the stage in “Alumni Pie”

G

irls Nite Out Productions presents the premiere of Essex Junction resident Carole Vasta Folley’s original comedy, “Alumni Pie,” this weekend and next in Burlington as part of the group’s fifth anniversary celebration.

The production features Colchester residents Heidi Tappan and T. J. Walker.

Founders Jennifer Warwick and Janet Stambolian began the production company in 2010 to provide more theatrical roles and opportunities for women onstage and off. Beyond featuring eight women’s roles and a largely female production team, “Alumni Pie” is written and directed by a Vermont woman playwright. Vasta Folley also wrote and directed the company’s 2013 hit, “The Family of Ewe.” A comedy about reunion and second chances, “Alumni Pie” capitalizes on Vasta Folley’s keen sense of humor and her trademark quirky but believable characters to tell a story about the power of human connection.

“My playwriting is about exposing the perfect imperfection of the human condition,” says Vasta Folley.

“And, of course, entertaining the audience. Entertainment Colchester resident T.J. Heidi Tappan of Colchester is eschewed in some circles, but I embrace it. Most Walker rejoins Girls Nite Out performs one of the lead roles importantly though, I want to say something about our true Productions for “Alumni Pie.” in “Alumni Pie.” nature and the crazy but loving way we connect with one openings for any event. another. Of course, if I can do that AND have men wearing Tappan is joined on stage by fellow Colchester resident bras, why not?,” Vasta Folley says.

T. J. Walker. Walker, like Tappan, became part of the Girls Tappan plays one of the lead roles in the play, which is a Nite Out family in 2013 when they were cast in “The Family comedy about reunion and second chances. of Ewe.” “Working on a new play is similar to how I live my life,” Walker is a little bit cagey about his role in this Tappan says. “It’s never been done before, I’m using my production. intuition and navigating the journey moment by moment.

“Not sure how much the playwright wants to reveal, It’s an opportunity to create an adventure that will never be but I play a laid-back 28-year-old who REALLY loves food,” duplicated.”

Walker said in a press release.

She also reports she is having fun working on the Alumni Pie runs Oct. 1-4 and Oct. 7- 10, evening and comedy, “As I tell my friends and family, I really can’t make matinee performances, Main Street Landing Black Box it through rehearsals without constant laughter!”

Theater, Burlington. For tickets or more information, Tappan, who is currently working on an event with visitflynntix.org or girlsniteoutvt.com. the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, runs —Staff report theopeninglive.com where she offers inspirational keynote

“Juxtaposition of Place.” Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington is pleased to announce an exhibition of watercolor and acrylic works from Vermont mother and daughter artists, Ellen LaPointe Fontaine and Sienna Fontaine, entitled “Juxtaposition of Place.” Mother and daughter artists, Ellen LaPointe Fontaine and Sienna Fontaine respectively showcase a juxtaposition of painted renderings of place. The collections of watercolor and acrylic works exhibit various Vermont symbols and spaces. The essence and vibrancy of the Green Mountains is displayed alongside the quirkiness and energy of Church Street. View the realistic representations by Ellen paired with the simplified expressionistic work of Sienna for a complete aesthetic experience.

Exhibit opens Oct. 2 and runs through Oct. 31. Vintage Inspired, Burlington.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Information: vintageinspired.net/press/

Upcoming Events “Juxtaposition of Place” Opening Reception. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington is pleased to announce an exhibition of watercolor and acrylic works from Vermont mother and daughter artists, Ellen LaPointe Fontaine and Sienna Fontaine, entitled “Juxtaposition of Place.” The exhibition opens with a reception Oct. 2 from 5-7 p.m. Information: www.vintageinspired.net For more listings visit www.colchestersun.com/ arts-and-entertainment

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1522 Assist Motorist on East Rd 1549 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy/Bay Rd 1608 Accident on Blakely Rd 1846 Custodial Interference on Thayer Bay Cir 2018 Suspicious Event on Creek Farm Plaza 2211 DUI on Valiquette Ct

Thursday, Sept. 24 0022 Medical in Colchester 0052 Suspicious Event on Morehouse Dr 0744 Accident on Laker Ln 0832 Assist Agency on Gilman Cir 0904 Medical in Colchester 1001 Larceny on MaCrae Rd 1217 Medical in Colchester 1331 Assist Public on Roosevelt Hwy 1608 Assist Public on Timberlake Dr 1659 Medical in Colchester 1726 Burglary on Turquoise Dr 1819 DUI on US Rt 7 1843 Simple Assault on Gilman Cir/ Jefferson Dr 2036 Assist Motorist on College Pkwy

Saturday, Sept. 26 0023 DUI on Malletts Bay Ave/Abigail Dr 0319 Assist Agency on Nottingham Ct 0946 Medical in Colchester 0954 Assist Public on Blakely Rd 1124 Assist Public on Wiley Rd 1227 Assist Public on Lupine Dr 1250 Medical in Colchester 1316 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy/Bay Rd 1615 Medical in Colchester 1642 Assist Public on College Pkwy 1859 Threats/Harassment on Heineberg Dr 1949 Suspicious Event on Prim Rd/ W Lakeshore Dr 2015 Welfare Check on Porters Point Rd 2234 Suspicious Event on Marble Island Rd/Ledge Rd 2315 Intoxication on Alumni Corner

Friday, Sept. 25 0125 Medical in Colchester 0422 Burglary on W Lakeshore Dr 0818 Accident on W Lakeshore Dr/ Prim Rd 1100 Suspicious Event on Red Rock Rd 1518 Accident on Blakely Rd/E Lakeshore Dr

Sunday, Sept. 27 0053 Assist Agency on W Canal St 0320 Welfare Check on Blakely Rd 0320 Welfare Check on Blakely Rd 0606 Medical in Colchester 1158 Medical in Colchester 1223 Medical in Colchester 1450 Medical in Colchester

1450 Welfare Check on Heineberg Dr 1639 Assist Agency on Rt 127/ Plattsburg Ave 1654 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy/ Severance Rd 1936 Drugs on E Lakeshore Dr Monday, Sept. 28 0031 Assist Agency on E Allen St 1052 Assist Public on Holy Cross Rd 1112 Assist Public on Norway Dr 1252 Fraud on College Pkwy 1355 Accident on Blakely Rd 1427 Accident on Main St 1710 Accident on Prim Rd/ Porters Point Rd 1844 Burglary on Timberlake Dr 1913 Burglary on Timberlake Dr 2243 Assist Public on Pierre Ct 2255 Suspicious Event on Camels Hump Rd Tuesday, Sept. 29 0038 Drugs on Exit 16 SB 0138 Arrest on Warrant on Exit 16 SB 0521 Medical in Colchester 0558 Suspicious Event on Williams Rd/Julie Dr Total Incidents: 232

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

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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, October 1, 2015THE COLCHESTER SUN / OCTOBER 1, 2015

One up, one down for boys’ soccer The boys’ soccer team waited until the final 90 seconds of overtime on Saturday, handing St. Johnsbury its first loss of the season as Diatourou Drame broke the 0-0 stalemate for the Colchester victory.

Thomas Colgrove had 10 saves on the day.

The Lakers struggled to find its offensive footing under the unrelenting rain of Tuesday night, however, unable to notch a goal before its game at Essex was called off midway

through the second half due to field and weather conditions.

Essex’s Hamza Halilovic scored in the fifth minute, Alex Benevento added another 20 minutes later and Matt Lyon snuck in the third and final goal of the game on a penalty kick.

Colgrove had four saves on the night.

The Lakers moved to 5-3-1 on the season, and will travel to Burlington on Friday for a 4 p.m. kick off.

Colchester's Diatourou Drame, No. 22, eyes the ball seconds before attempting a bicycle kick among a sea of Essex defenders.

PHOTO | COLIN FLANDERS

Girls’ soccer keeps rolling The girls’ soccer team picked up a pair of wins this week to remain undefeated on the season.

Madison Finelli kicked off the Lakers’ scoring on Friday against St. Johnsbury, and added an assist on a Brenna McMannon second-half goal. Gaby Gosselin had four saves for Colchester.

Colchester then hosted South Burlington, blanking the Rebels 2-0 to move to 8-0 on the season — good enough for second in the VPA rankings.

Clara Johnson assisted a Greetje Scheller goal to spark the Lakers’ offense.

Johnson then added one of her own, bringing the Lakers’ lead to 2 where it would remain.

Danielle Whitham had two saves on the night.

The Lakers traveled to Essex for a night game on Wednesday that concluded after The Colchester Sun went to press, and will host Burlington on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Colchester's Katie White chases down a St. Johnsbury defender on Friday.

PHOTO | COLIN FLANDERS

Essex native to be inducted into Vermont Sports Hall of Fame

Lakers’ schedule

Outstanding multi-sport athletes, Olympic Nordic skiers, a legendary stock car driver and renowned coaches are among the newest members of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame.

The 11 inductees and two special award recipients will join three previous classes at the 2015 Vermont Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner and celebration at the Doubletree by Hilton Burlington on Williston Road in South Burlington on Nov. 14.

Among the 11 inductees is Essex High School graduate Carl Christensen, who was a star player for the soccer team and kicked extra points for the Hornets football team.

At the University of Vermont, he was a four-year starter as a back/defender and helped the Catamounts capture two Yankee Conference championships. His UVM teams also went to the NCAAs in 1975 and 1977. He was a three-time all-Yankee Conference first team choice and three-time all-New England selection. He was the first Vermonter to play professionally in the North American Soccer

League, which was the highest U.S. pro league at the time.

Sports Illustrated ranked him 28th in a 1999 list of the Top 50 Sports Figures from Vermont.

Also being recognized will be amateur boxing promoter Ernie Farrar and outdoorsman Fred Harris. Farrar will be the David K. Hakins Award inductee for his long-time work with Vermont Golden Gloves. Harris is the VSHOF's Historical Pioneer Inductee for his development of winter sports including creating the famed Brattleboro Harris-Hill Ski Jump and the Dartmouth Outing Club. Their selections were announced last month.

Ticket information for the fourth annual dinner will be announced soon and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Hall's designated charity, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. For more information, log on to the official website of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame at www.vermontsportshall.com/"www. vermontsportshall.com.

FOOTBALL 10/2 CHS vs. CVU – 7 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY 10/2 CHS @ Middlebury – 3:45 p.m.

10/6 CHS vs. Mt. Abraham – 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER 10/2 CHS @ Burlington – 4 p.m.

10/7 CHS vs. Mt. Mansfield – 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER 10/3 CHS vs. Burlington – 2 p.m.

10/6 CHS vs. Mt. Mansfield – 4 p.m.

CROSS-COUNTRY 10/3 CHS @ Thetford Invitational – 10 a.m.

10/6 CHS @ BFA-Fairfax – 4 p.m.

Colchester’s Carson Corrigan, left, reaches for Essex’s Chris Davis during the ChargersCatamounts game on Saturday.

PHOTO | GEORGE HENRY

Defense key as Chargers defeat Colchester The Colchester Catamounts came up short on Saturday, falling to the Essex Chargers 146.

Colchester kicked off the scoring on a Max Grenier touchdown pass to Brody Stannard to take a 6-0 lead.

Essex then recovered a fumble that led to a 40-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Lutijens to Luke Meunier. The connection added a twopoint conversion as well, bringing the score to 8-6. Meunier would add another touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the deal for the

Chargers.

Colchester’s defense kept the Chargers in check most of the game, with Nate Lamphere, Mitch Gadape, Russell Chase, Daniel Wicks and Garrett Cardin making key plays.

Carson Corrigan added two receptions to keep the Catamounts offense moving.

Colchester now enters a bye, allowing an extra week of preparation for its Oct. 10 game at South Burlington, which kicks off at 9:30 a.m.

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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, October 1, 2015

SPORTS Kelly Brush Century Ride raises $363,000 More than 700 bicyclists and 25 handcyclists participated in the 10th Annual Kelly Brush Century Ride powered by VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations. Together they raised $363,000 to improve the lives of those with Spinal Cord Injury and raise the bar for ski racing safety.

“Support for our 10th annual ride exceeded our expectations,” said Zeke Davisson, executive director of the Kelly Brush Foundation in a press release. “The incredible, ongoing generosity of our riders, donors and sponsors makes it possible for the foundation to have a positive impact on the lives of those living with spinal cord injury and enables us to

continue working to improve racing safety.”

With the 100-mile ride as its signature fundraising event, the foundation has raised more than $2.5 million since the first ride 10 years ago. Funds raised have made it possible for the foundation to improve the lives of hundreds living with spinal cord injury by underwriting the cost of more than 300 pieces of adaptive sports equipment.

In addition, the funds have supported the foundation’s work to make ski racing safer by purchasing more than 400 miles of race course safety netting, funding trail widening projects and reaching out to ski clubs and teams across the country to raise awareness.

Lead sponsor VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations was honored to help the foundation celebrate the 10th anniversary ride, said Gregg Marston, president of VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations.

The ride was started by the Middlebury College Ski Team in 2006 as a way to buy an adaptive monoski and handcycle for team member Kelly Brush Davisson, who was paralyzed as the result of a ski racing crash.

The Kelly Brush Century Ride powered by VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations is made possible thanks to the generosity of many participants, volunteers and sponsors including: VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations, Shearer Audi, Sugarbush Resort, SkiRack, Saatchi & Saatchi, World Cup Supply and others.

Antlerless deer permit winners drawn Deer hunters who applied for a Vermont muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit by the Aug. 28 deadline can now go to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department website at www.vtfishandwildlife.com to see if they will be receiving a permit in the mail.

The department announced the winners on Sept. 23 after conducting a randomized computer drawing.

Permit winners are listed in two categories: regular lottery winners and landowners. It is a violation for a landowner to apply for a landowner antlerless permit if they are posting their land against hunting.

A total of 9,650 December muzzleloader season antlerless permits are authorized for use in 10 of Vermont’s 21 Wildlife Management Units. The permits will be in postcard format and will be mailed to recipients in November.

“The number of muzzleloader season antlerless deer permits was reduced from the 17,050 issued last year due to a decline in deer numbers caused by two severe winters in 2014 and 2015,” said Porter. “The department’s recommendation for antlerless deer hunting

is based on population growth estimates, biological data, deer sighting rates reported by hunters and winter severity data, as well as input from game wardens, foresters and the public.”

Due to the reduction in permit numbers, there are a small number of unallocated permits in Wildlife Management Unit N. On Oct. 1, those permits will be for sale on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website to hunters who did not win a permit in the Sept. 23 drawing.

Hunter success with muzzleloader antlerless permits typically ranges from 10 to 35 percent depending on the management unit.

Wildlife Management Unit-specific success rates are taken into consideration each year when issuing antlerless permits in order to better manage the harvest of antlerless deer.

“Harvesting antlerless deer affords Vermont hunters the chance to secure locally sourced food for their families,” said Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter in a press release. “It also helps the department balance the deer population with the available habitat.”

Local stars shine at the Green Mountain Stage Race

By PHYL NEWBECK For the Colchester Sun Andre Sturm is modest about his racing.

“I’m genetically pre-disposed to be a sprinter,” he said, “because I have fast-twitch muscles.”

It was more than genetics, however, that put the 54-year-old Essex Junction engineer atop the podium in the Masters Category 4/5 at the Burlington Criterium this year; it took training and tactical racing.

Sturm started bicycle racing as a teenager in Germany but quit after graduating high school. After moving to Vermont he began racing again in 2001. Since he had always excelled in sprints, his first foray was the nowdefunct citizen’s division at the Burlington Criterium. Criteriums — or crits as they are more commonly called — are timed races on a short course with multiple turns. The Burlington Criterium is unusual in that there are six corners with both right and left turns; typically crits turn in only one direction. Sturm raced the Burlington Criterium from 2002 to 2005, winning in 2004 and 2005, but in 2006 race directors eliminated the citizen’s race, requiring participants to take part in the full, four-day Green Mountain Stage Race (GMSR).

Sturm entered the event which is held annually over Labor Day weekend, winning the Masters Category 4/5 division of the Crit in 2013 and again this year. GMSR also awards a green sprint jersey to the rider who wins the most designated sprint points over the course of the four days and 2015 was the fourth year that Sturm took home that jersey in his division.

Sturm notes that technique for a crit is very different from traditional racing that often involves a pace line. In crits, riders have to be comfortable traveling in a pack; a technique which has served him well in the Burlington Crit, where speeds can reach 35 mph coming down Pine Street. “You have to be technically good in the turns and have proper bike handling skills and cornering technique,” he said. “You have to take risks to be successful.”

Sturm divides the thrill of the sprint into two parts. The first is getting into the correct position during the last five minutes of the race.

With the help of his 1K2GO teammates, Sturm stays near the front of the pack but conserves

energy for the final sprint, which is roughly 200 meters long. “You ride close to the top of the field and then decide when to jump,” he said. “You unleash everything you’ve got in ten seconds and that feels good. That’s my strength. There’s an increase in inner energy that you release when you make the jump and that’s a big thrill.”

One town over, Colchester resident David Seissen was also making a name for himself at the GMSR. Seissen, a Category 3 racer, finished fifth in the third stage, a 64-mile road race which includes both the App and Middlebury Gaps, and seventh overall. The 34-year-old Seissen is a master mechanic who spends as much time on the bike as he can. A former junior racer, he rejoined the road racing scene when he got tired of beating himself up on his mountain bike. Seissen started riding with the GMBC and three years ago he joined the 1K2GO team, which was started by Essex Junction cyclist Bobby Bailey in 2011.

This was Seissen’s third year racing the GMSR. He started as a Category 5 racer, finishing fourth in the combined Category 4/5 division. He moved up to Category 4 last year and had enough points to upgrade to Category 3 but wanted to stay in the same division as his friends so he could help them move up, as well.

This year he did move up and there is a chance that by next year he will have earned sufficient points to move to Category 2.

Although bicycle racing looks like an individual sport it is really a team effort. Sturm credits his teammates on the 1K2GO team for helping him get into position to win the crit in 2013 and 2015. “Winning the jersey was definitely a team effort,” he said. Seissen enjoys having the opportunity to help others achieve their goals. “Truthfully,” he said “the reason I race is more for team dynamics and tactics than anything else.”

Although Seissen loves to go fast, he insists that he races for the camaraderie. He enjoys training rides with other cycling friends, noting that there are options virtually every day of the week. “The GMSR is a great race for Vermonters,” Seissen said. “We’re familiar with the territory and it allows teammates to race together and set goals together. The team camaraderie really comes out and shines.”

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