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Sustaining public access in a post-cable TV world Advocates seek funds as online video transforms industry

By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter Public television executives are bracing for a world where television is delivered in on-demand bytes to internetenabled devices of all shapes and sizes. ItÕ s an a la carte model that empowers the consumer and portends an uncertain future for cable TV, and the public access organizations whose funding relies on cable subscriptions. Lake Champlain Access Television Executive Director Kevin Christopher recently returned from a national convention of public access advocates. The most urgent topic of discussion, he said, was sustainability of public access to the airwaves in the age of internet video delivery. Ò As a consumer, I certainly see the appeal,Ó Christopher said. Ò But itÕ s not good to maintain the localization of what we do É There are lots of people trying to determine what it means for us. We are all exploring a lot of things and nothing is showing itself to be the clear path.Ó In Burlington, one outcome in the works is the consolidation of the three entities that provide public access to much of Chittenden County, including Essex, Burlington, Winooski, Williston and portions of Colchester. Chittenden County Television (CCTV) Executive Director Lauren-Glenn Davitian said CCTV (also known as Channel

17 and the Center for Media and Democracy) is in merger talks with the two other public access channels in the area Ñ Regional Education Television Network (RETN) and Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM). Channel 17 handles municipal meeting coverage, while RETN focuses on educational programming and VCAM focuses on video production instruction. They are run by separate boards of directors. Members of the three boards back a merger, Davitian said, but the organizationsÕ executive directors are moving slowly to determine Ò what level of collaboration we are going to operate on.Ó Ò ItÕ s delicate because nobody wants to stop doing what they do,Ó Davitian said. At ColchesterÕ s LCATV, which also covers Grand Isle County, Milton, Georgia, Fairfax and Westford, all three functions are housed in one studio and governed by one board of directors. Elaine Sopchak is the Essex Junction representative to the CCTV board of directors. The Town of EssexÕ s seat and ColchesterÕ s seat are currently unfilled. Essex Municipal Manager Pat Scheidel has recommended consolidating the village and town seat into one position with two votes, a move that would require selectboard approval. Sopchak confessed to being one of the so-called Ò cord-cuttersÓ who no longer subscribes to cable television, instead viewing online. Public access receives 6.5 percent of a cable subscription charge as a federally mandated give-back for the use of

public rights-of-way. Cable companies have responded to the availability of online video by packaging cable service with internet and phone service. So far, Davitian said, it has worked to hold cable revenue steady. But public access advocates are predicting a revenue decline in the near future. Consolidation of Channel 17, RETN and VCAM would cause a decline in revenue to have less impact, Davitian said. The channels are also developing new revenue streams by providing video production services and training for hire. But a sustainable future is dependent on public access organizations receiving a mandated set-aside from internet service providers, similar to what is mandated from cable companies, she said. Ò ItÕ s a hard argument to make, but that would be the salvation of public access as cable revenue goes down and internet revenue goes up,Ó she said. Ò That is the end game. That has to happen, but itÕ s easier said than done.Ó Advocates are placing stock in a Certificate of Public Good renewal for the cable and internet company, Comcast, that will be in front of the Vermont Public Service Board next year. An advocacy group called Vermont Access Network plans to make a case for sustained public access funding based on use of ComcastÕ s internet service. Ò A lot of people are working hard to make our piece of the puzzle fit as well as it can,Ó Christopher said.

New academic year kicks off with universal preschool

One for the record books

Districts partner with local centers to deliver programs By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

Left: John O’Hara keeps his eye on the ball during the championship game in the tournament. Eric Long makes a third-base hit during the championship game of the 14th annual Travis Roy Wiffle Ball Tournament on Sunday. PHOTOS | ROY MERCON

he 14th annual Travis Roy Foundation Vermont Wiffle Ball Tournament concluded Sunday in Essex, raising $546,023 for spinal cord injury research. ItÕ s the second time the funds raised at the backyard tourney went past the half-million mark for the foundation named after the former Boston University hockey player who suffered a severe spinal cord injury 20 years ago this October. The Jackhammers of Braintree, Mass. took home their third tournament title this weekend. For a more on the tournament, see page B1.

Sen. Rand Paul to speak in Essex Presidential candidate headlines Republican fundraiser

Rand Paul is the first candidate for president in 2016 to answer the call of the Vermont Republican Party. The executive director of the Vermont Republican Party, Jeff Bartley of Colchester, announced last week that Paul will speak Aug. 31 at the Whitcomb House Bed and Breakfast in Essex. The event is a Republican fundraiser, and seats range from $65 for general admission to $2,000 for a private reception and photo opportunity with the senator. It is billed as a casual summer barbecue. A senator from Kentucky, Paul is the son of former presidential candidate and Sen. Ron Paul. Like his father, he espouses Libertarian principals. He is one of 17 candidates vying for the Republican presidential nomination. Ò WeÕ ve reached out to a lot of the candidates,Ó said Bartley, who also serves on the Colchester Selectboard. Ò We know Vermont is not that important of a state (for elections) in the grand scheme of things, but it has an early primary É We really want to know what they have to say, and hopefully a lot of them will take advantage of the invitation. Ò Every candidate brings something different to the table that fits the party,Ó he continued. Ò We are a diverse party and we want to be welcoming to all Republicans.Ó

Bartley acknowledged that PaulÕ s Libertarian bent meshes with VermontÕ s independent streak. Ò Vermont, in general, has a message of freedom and decentralization,Ó he said. Ò That fits the Libertarian mold. PaulÕ s message of personal responsibility and fiscal conservatism will resonate here.Ó The deadline to Rand Paul purchase tickets is Aug. 25. The initial response has the party thinking about installing an overflow tent for the 6 p.m. event. The Whitcomb House Bed and Breakfast is located at 199 River Road, near the Essex/Jericho town line. Ò If we continue to have the response we are having, I think it will be a great event,Ó Bartley said. Ò We are excited.Ó Ñ Jason Starr

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As back-to-school commercials once again flood the airways, the approaching school year brings with it a noteworthy change for Vermont: the implementation of Act 166. Passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Peter Shumlin in May 2014, Act 166 provides universal publicly funded pre-kindergarten education for a minimum of 10 hours per week, 35 weeks annually for all 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children who are not enrolled in kindergarten. Although Act 166 doesnÕ t require parents send their children to preschool, it requires districts to offer a statewide tuition rate of $3,000 per child for those enrolled part-time Ñ 10 hours a week, 35 weeks a year Ñ which is paid directly to the prequalified pre-kindergarten provider. The $3,000 stipend may also be used to offset some of the cost of fulltime care beyond 10 hours a week. While the law went into effect on July 1, districts have another year before they must implement the program. This change was made to allow school districts to figure out how to implement the plan and allocate funds for it in their budgets. Local school districts, however, decided to implement the plan for the 2015-2016 school year. Essex Junction, Essex Town and Colchester have contracted with local pre-K providers to start the plan this year. Early adopters of the program were asked to create

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Essex teen wins third straight golf championship COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

As Maddy Corley made her way down the 18th fairway at the Brattleboro Country Club on Aug. 12 Ñ the second day of the Vermont WomenÕ s Amateur Ñ her focus began to drift, the results of back-to-back over-par scores on the two previous holes. A bogey on the 16th brought her to par for the day. Then, an errant swing on the 17th landed her in the sand trap, forcing her to settle for a two-putt to cap off a double bogey heading into the second dayÕ s final hole. For most, a six-stroke lead heading into the 18th would be a cause for celebration on any given day, let alone during a state tournament. Yet expectations are inevitably different for two-time defending champions like Corley, a 19-year-old Essex Junction native, despite only playing seven previous rounds this summer due to a shoulder injury. Ò I was upset [after the 17th],Ó Corley said. Ò Normally you can tell by my body language; my shoulders slouch and my headÕ s down.Ó But thanks to Gary Shover, her caddy and stepfather, she was able to avoid Ò the meltdown,Ó she said. Ò I looked over at her and said, Ô Maddy, we have to focus now. Now is the time,Õ Ó Shover recalled. Corley took a few deep breaths, watching her competitors tee off before deciding on a hybrid Ñ which is, in simplest terms, a mix between an iron and a wood. After a smooth swing landed her 130 yards from the flag, she faced one of the most difficult decisions a golfer can face: what club to use?

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She weighed her options, eventually pulling out a seven-iron in hopes of combating the oncoming wind. Shover had a different idea. He suggested she instead use an eight-iron. Ò I thought if I go after the ball, thatÕ s when things can go wrong,Ó Corley said. But Shover insisted. Ò You trusted me this far. You need to hit a 8 iron, itÕ s the correct club,Ó Shover recalled saying. The shot landed three feet from the pin. Ò She looked at me and said Ô you were right.Õ I said Ô Thank you very much. Now letÕ s knock this in and finish the round strong,Õ Ó Shover said. Corley went on to birdie the hole, bringing her score to 73 on the day, securing a seven-shot lead heading into the third round. Ò That was a turning point for positive attitude and energy going into the final day. That was a huge moment,Ó Shover said. After another 73 on the following day, Corley had captured her third-straight state championship, winning by a margin of 14 strokes. Due to the nature of golf Ñ a game of inches that relies on a constantly shifting formula of physical ability and mental fortitude Ñ the caddy-golfer relationship is one of the most vital in all of sports. In the brief moments of solitude allowed during tournaments such as this, staring

down a flag from 100-plus feet with a gust of wind threatening, trust is measurable; itÕ s the difference between a trip to the bunker and a three-foot putt. Ò ItÕ s security for her. ItÕ s a true friendship Ñ loving and supportive Ñ and itÕ s pure energy for her. She thrives on a positive attitude; she just needed a little more reinforcement. WeÕ re a great team,Ó Shover said. Ò I believe in him and he believes in me,Ó Corley said. Ò You have to have that bond with someone to succeed. Corley attended the IMG Academy Golf Club in Florida from her sophomore to senior year in high school. SheÕ s currently waiting to hear a second opinion on her injured shoulder, although early signs have suggested it may require surgery. Following her recovery, she hopes to obtain a college scholarship for golf. One thing became clear after her most recent victory, however: once healthy, thereÕ s no telling what she can do. Ò When I get this fixed, IÕ ll be able to play golf every day. If I practice everyday, how much better of a player I can be?Ó Corley mused over the phone as she watched a rerun of the U.S. WomenÕ s Amateur Final, which, along with the Open, she hopes to one day compete in. Ò I just have to believe in myself,Ó she said.

estimates in their budgets for the upcoming school year. When the Colchester School Board approved Act 166Õ s implementation last year, they included an estimate of 35 students attending the program, at a cost of $105,000. As of Monday, 88 children are enrolled this year. If that number holds, the total cost will be $264,000. The Essex Town School District budgeted $213,000 for pre-K tuition this coming year, providing reimbursement for 71 students. Currently, 73 children are enrolled through the district, four of whom are attending schools that are still in the process of becoming prequalified, and 18 additional families have expressed interest but not yet completed the process, said Lorna Michaud, the districtÕ s communications coordinator. In total, the district has partnered with 18 preschools, and anticipates that number to increase by seven to 10 in the coming weeks, according to Michaud. Enrollment numbers for Essex Junction were not available at press time. Districts will submit a count of the final number of pre-K students to the state when submitting enrollment for all other grade levels, explained Roger George, the Essex Town School DistrictÕ s director of business and financial affairs, in an email. Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Pre-K coordinator for the Agency of Education, told the Vermont Child Poverty Council last month that around one-third of school districts in the state have chosen to move forward as early implementers. One local provider is the ChildrenÕ s Preschool and Enrichment Center located in Essex Junction. Ò IÕ ve been working on this public pre-K for many years; I believe I was one of the first providers to go out into an agreement with the village schools,Ó said Karen Gray, the centerÕ s owner and director. Ò To me, itÕ s kind of the progression that could be expected to expand how many families can have access to the funding.Ó Another local provider is The EDGE Kids

and Fitness, which is offering a new, halfday program running two days, 10 hours a week, in addition to their full-time care. Along with a preschool curriculum, children also gain access to two enrichment activities, which include swimming lessons and music lessons, according to Alexandra Dusablon, program director at the Essex site. Dusablon said there are multiple advantages for starting children in preschool at the age 3. Ò We believe that itÕ s beneficial to children in terms of their social and emotion adjustment, becoming comfortable in group settings and gaining those peer relationships, as well as gaining access to the variety of learning opportunities that are available to children in a school setting,Ó she said. The impact of such pre-kindergarten education for children is highlighted in reports from the Vermont Agency of Education. A report published in April 2014 surveyed 91 percent of the 6,250 children enrolled in kindergarten for 2013-14. The survey was based on an assessment of 30 items clustered into five areas: social-emotional development, approaches to learning, communication, cognitive development, and wellness. Only 49.1 percent of children were rated ready in all five areas. And, according to an April 2014 report by the state department of education that assessed the data from two recent kindergarten readiness surveys (2012-13 and 2013-14), data suggests that children who participate in prekindergarten education are more likely to be deemed ready. In addition, the most noticeable difference can be found in children living in poverty Ñ who have a 30 percent probability of being ready. When these children have access to two years of pre-K versus one, their probability of being ready for kindergarten increases to 55 percent.

Board of Ed gives schools merger the go-ahead

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By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter The Vermont Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of a proposal to create a unified school district among Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford. Residents of the three districts will now be asked to vote on the creation of the unified school district on Nov. 3. The committeeÕ s focus now turns to getting information regarding the proposal out to the various communities. Heading this campaign is the Regional Education District Communications Task Team. The communications team meeting on Aug. 13 yielded discussions on the possible use of lawn signs, buttons and fliers, as well as brainstorming about events most suitable for public outreach, such as school sporting events and farmers markets. The Essex Reporter has been publishing opinion articles on the merger written by Brendan Kinney, who chaired the consolidation group. The communications team, which plans to meet once a week moving forward, also aims to hold a series of public forums in September and October. The dates and locations of these forums are still being finalized.

The unified district may eventually become known as the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School District Ñ naming committee members sought to remove the confounding Ò Unified UnionÓ part of the name, but ran up against legal advice to keep it, according to Kinney. If the merger is approved, the communities would be the first in the state to do so under a new law, called Act 46, which was passed in the spring by the Legislature and includes tax incentives for districts to merge. On that five-year tax incentives plan, the owner of a $250,000 home who pays full taxes could see savings of $250 to $300 per year at the very start of the incentives rollout, according to one financial model that the group analyzed. If Westford, however, does not vote to merge Ñ which some community members fear might happen due to fears of losing local control and strong ties to the small townÕ s local school Ñ the town and village of Essex will still be on track to unify, and would still get incentives, but see slightly lower savings. A financial analysis that was presented to the merger committee showed there could be $1.3 million in savings if the districts combined.

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Rehab needed at Fort’s historic gazebo By Jason starr The Essex Reporter The Fort Ethan Allen gazebo Ñ also known as the parade grounds bandstand that was the presumed speaking podium for two U.S. presidents Ñ is no longer fit for use. The Town of Essex and Town of Colchester parks and recreation departments share responsibility for maintenance of the parade grounds, which straddle the town line. The gazebo happens to sit on the Essex side of the park, and Essex Parks and Recreation Director Ally Vile has been researching rehabilitation options. Parks personnel roped off the gazebo in the spring when wood rot was determined to be too severe for safe use. The Fort was a U.S. Army base from the 1860s until it was decommissioned in the 1940s and was home to dozens of soldiers and officers. According to Vile, presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the parade grounds around the turn of the 20th century and the gazebo is the logical location where they would have delivered their speeches. The gazebo was also where the fortÕ s band would set

up for performances. Residents of the Fort, including those in the condominiums of OfficerÕ s Row and the St. MichaelÕ s College and University of Vermont student apartments, use the gazebo as a shaded place to gain a higher vantage point on the 19-acre park. Neighborhood association board member Jon Hodgkin said Fort residents are disappointed the structure has not been maintained. Ò This spring when we evaluated things, we noticed the steps are rotting and the boards on the floor arenÕ t stable enough to allow people to use it,Ó Vile said. Ropes over the stairs are accompanied by signs that direct questions to the Essex Parks and Recreation Department at 878-1342. Vile is seeking Vermont Commerce and Community Development grant funds to help with the rehabilitation. The rehabilitation could be an opportunity to add electricity to the gazebo, she said. Ò We want to make it usable, safe and secure,Ó she said.

The gazebo at the Fort Ethan Allen parade grounds has been closed since the spring because of rotting wood. PhoTo | JASoN STARR

Police beat Essex Junction man arrested for excessive speed

Police looking for man connected to early morning assaults

An Essex Junction man was arrested on I-91 heading south after Vermont State Police say he was seen traveling 101 mph in a 65 mph zone. Dane Cardella, 19, was charged Dane Cardella with excessive Courtesy of speed, in addition Vermont State to careless and Police negligent operation of a motor vehicle. He was released on citation and is scheduled to appear in the Windham Superior Criminal Court on Oct. 6.

Essex Police are in search of an Essex Junction man in connection to assaults that occurred in the village around 5 a.m. Tuesday. Richard Clyde Chaplin III, 18, is wanted for questioning regarding the incident. Police say he fled the scene when he arrived. They refused to provide any additional information about the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex Police at 802-878-8331.

Alleged heroin dealer arrested at Junction train station

A Vermont State Police Drug Task Force investigation of heroin distribution in Vermont led to the Aug. 11 arrest of a Newark, N.J., man at the Essex Junction Amtrak station. According to the U.S. District AttorneyÕ s Vermont office, authorities arrested 23-year-old Jonathan Nisbett as he arrived in Essex Junction on an Amtrak train from New York City. Police report finding about 2,250 bags of heroin among NisbettÕ s belongings. Ò NisbettÕ s arrest was the culmination of many months of work by the local, state and federal agents and officers assigned to the task force,Ó an Aug. 13 press release from the U.S. District AttorneyÕ s Vermont office states. Nisbett was charged with possessing heroin with the intent to distribute.

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Head to www.money.com right now and youÕ ll find that the Town of Colchester is among AmericaÕ s 50 best towns to live in. Money magazine, a print and online product of Time Inc., published their rankings Monday, and Colchester is slotted in the 40th spot. The townÕ s economic development office is prepared to capitalize on the ranking. Ò I am definitely going to use it to help promote Colchester,Ó said Economic Development Director Kathi Walker OÕ Reilly. Ò ItÕ s one thing for us to say how great we are, but when a national magazine is saying what we are saying, it gives us more credibility.Ó According to Money magazine, editors whittle a list of approximately 3,600 United States towns with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 to arrive at a top 50. They first eliminate towns that skew toward retirement communities, those with median family incomes less than 80 percent and more “I am definitely going than 210 percent of the state average, those with more than 95 percent of one race, those with poor education scores and those with a median home price of more than to use it to help $1 million. The remaining roughly 1,000 towns are promote Colchester. ranked on job growth, diversity, economic opportunity, housing affordability, education and safety. Data on It’s one thing for us to health, taxes and culture are also factored in. Finally, reporters visit towns and interview residents, assess traffic, parks, gathering places and say how great we are, consider intangibles like community spirit. A freelance writer named Adam Bluestein of Burlington wrote but when a national the piece on Colchester. The piece is accompanied by a picture of Malletts Bay that OÕ Reilly provided to the magazine is saying websiteÕ s editors. The Town of Apex N.C., was No. 1 on s list this year. what we are saying, theÒ publicationÕ In Colchester, you can feel as if youÕ re living in the country and still get to work in downtown Burlington it gives us more in about 15 minutes,Ó Bluestein wrote. Ò Homes in Colchester are generally newer, larger and on bigger credibility.” lots than comparably priced properties in Burlington É Students in ColchesterÕ s high school score above the Kathi Walker O’Reilly state average on standardized tests ÉÓ . The publication listÕ s ColchesterÕ s population at Colchester's Economic Development Director 17,638, median income at $66,413, job growth at 7.1 percent, median home price at $238,313 and property tax at $4,255. Ñ Jason Starr

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Opinion Perspective

The Champlain Valley’s unique, multi-faceted fair By Tim Shea

The Champlain Valley Fair is fortunate for so many things. One of which is an engaged community as evident by the editorial that appeared in this paper last week by Mr. Jeff Berard (“What happened to the fair?”). Mr. Berard is a former employee of a concessioner here at the fair and has a working knowledge of the industry. Mr. Berard is correct, things do change. Both Vermont and Chittenden County have changed significantly over the past 25 years, and these changes have had an impact on the fair. The most notable of the changes are the increase in competition and an aging population. We are fortunate to reside in the Lake Champlain region and have access to an extensive list of entertainment and arts activities, many of which were not here 25-30 years ago. This helps to contribute to a robust community, and people now have more choices than ever on how they spend their time and money. As a result, the fair is no longer the only show in town. A fair typically reflects the community in which it resides. Chittenden County is not rural Vermont and partially because of that, the Champlain Valley Fair is not a country fair. We do have vibrant agricultural exhibits and displays, which our guests enjoy. These exhibits provide educational opportunities to our guests that in most cases are their only opportunity to learn about Vermont’s rich agricultural heritage. However, they are not the only thing the fair is. We are also a concert venue, a local talent showcase, a place to shop, and more. This variety of attractions reflects the desires of our guests and of our community and are part of what makes our fair unique. Vermont has several great country fairs, and each has their own unique place and style. Fair food is also an important part of our guest’s experience. Mr. Berard references a corner food booth that we relocated, and he is correct, we did lose income when we moved it. What he did not recognize is that we moved it to allow space for a dining and rest area. We created an area that is covered by a tent, providing shade and creating a new place for families to dine and rest in comfort. From a customer service prospective, it was well worth the loss in revenue given the numerous positive comments we received. It should also be noted that the food stand we moved was Fried Dough. I think we can all agree that there are still a few places left on the grounds to get Fried Dough. We are excited to welcome James E. Strates shows to the fair for the first time this year. Our guests will notice a positive change to the midway with some new rides and carnival games. Many of these rides are transported by more than one trailer and a few are completely unique to Strates Shows. Most rides will leave via railroad for the first time in recent memory. Mr. Berard suggests adjusting the gate admission, which we have done. We continually review our pricing in order to provide the greatest value to our guests. Over the past few years, we have greatly expanded our discounted gate specials offering our guests numerous opportunities to experience the fair for a discounted price, sometimes even free. A few examples of this include half price opening day, $60 carload special (including gate admission, parking and rides), and free admission on Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with the donation of two non-perishable food items to help Vermonters in need through the Vermont Food Bank. In regard to exhibitors, we agree fully with Mr. Berard. We would welcome more local exhibitors. In fact, our rental rates have remained nearly flat over the past 10-15 years. The opposition we hear from local merchants is not one of price but of staffing (a standard 10-x-10 booth costs approximately $80 per day). Local businesses that have expressed interest in being at the fair have a difficult time staffing the 10 days while still staffing their local business location as well. Add to that the burden of the increased payroll and overtime due to the long hours and a holiday weekend. This same reason has been a roadblock for many state agencies that previously exhibited at the fair. With regard to the school year, in an ideal world, the school year would start after the fair as it did way back when. We have looked at moving the fair’s dates earlier into August but have avoided that for several reasons. One primary reason is the lack of availability of a midway company. Both our previous midway company and our new one have well established relationships with other fairs immediately prior to ours, as do most other midway companies of the size we would want for our fair. Mr. Berard also expresses our heyday of attendance of around 300,000 people. We can say with great certainty, this fair has never seen a paid attendance of more than 200,000 people. Part of the reason we do not promote an attendance number is there is no standard accounting method for it. For example, would you count the volunteers? Would you count the vendors? Ultimately, we believe the total attendance is not a relevant concern for most of our guests. They are not concerned with how many people are here, they want to know that we have great food, fun rides, things to see and we’re a safe, clean place for their family to visit. One of the noticeable decreases in attendance in recent years is one by design. We have booked fewer and smaller concerts. We did this because of the thousands upon thousands of dollars we were losing each year on our grandstand shows. The music industry has seen a dramatic shift in costs over the last 15 years, and we now bear a much higher risk with each show than ever before. This change caused us to look at our concert model and make decisions that are in the best interest of our long-term financial sustainability. While we may be drawing fewer concertgoers, our business model is now much more in line with the reality of the marketplace. I would like thank Mr. Berard for sharing his point of view with the community. He raises good points that we are conscious of and work on every day. Our organization’s desire is that the Champlain Valley Fair is a community event, not simply an event that takes place in the community. This is your Champlain Valley Fair. I invite community members to come out and support your local fair, especially those who have not been for some time. Come see the changes we have made and see how the fair has changed. I would also encourage you to share your feedback with us just as Mr. Berard did. Please feel free to contact me at (802) 878-5545 ext. 36 or tshea@cvexpo.org See you at the fair! Tim Shea is the Executive Director of the Champlain Valley Exposition.

Letters to the Editor Too much McLaughrey Why is it that The Essex Reporter almost always has an editorial by John McClaughry? I am all for alternative opinions, but The Essex Reporter seems to most frequently publish his (Ethan Allen Institute’s) instead of other views. Does this reflect an opinion of the paper? I am pleased to see Deb Markowitz’s perspective in the Aug. 6 issue (“Vermont’s new climate agreements will boost our battle against climate disruptio”). I am sick of seeing McClaughry’s anti science diatribes and wish The Essex Reporter would present less of him and provide more opportunities for others.

Niel Christiansen Essex Editor’s Note: Of our last ten issues, John McLaughry’s columns have run twice — on July 9 and Aug. 6.

Fairly mundane I agree 100 percent with Jeff Berard’s Aug. 13 column (“What happened to the fair?). I was once a regular attendee but not anymore. The admission price is too high for what the fair has to offer, and it seems to be the same thing year after year.

it possible and deserve our thanks and recognition: Green Mountain Harley Davidson’s leadership team (Dave and Debbie Pearson and Kim and Peter Curless) and their incredibly efficient staff handled site logistics, offered a great breakfast, and provided a world-class venue to welcome the crowd; The Rotary Club of Essex provided members to mentor presenters, and its projector saved the day; The Champlain Valley Exposition and Tim Shea filled an important gap by delivering 75 chairs to Green Mountain Harley Davidson; Chris Miller of Essexbased Miller Sales Consulting filled the display floor by executing a wellconceived social media plan; Essex’s new co-working space, Excelerate Essex and principal Emir Heco, helped recruit, assess and mentor presenters; The Essex Economic Development Commission promoted ideas and projects to support an environment to support business startups. I know that the two Essex innovators who pitched — Craig DeVarney of Tour Impact Golf and Aaron Smith of Snow Blow Vermont — join me in thanking all for their commitment to building an environment in Essex supportive of new business and product creation.

Greg Morgan Essex Junction

Rolenda Corrow Essex Junction

Essex’s entrepreneurial spirit on display On Aug. 3, a group of 30 motorcycle riding, Vermont-based investors and entrepreneurs visited Essex to hear business pitches from five business startups. Over 80 folks attended this first stop on Road Pitch’s eightstop Vermont tour. This event was a collaborative effort of several individuals and groups who made

ADL orientation time It’s hard to believe that the start of school is so close. Back to school newsletters were mailed home the first week of August (please call Barb at 878-1388 if you did not receive one. They are also available on our website www.ccsuvt.org/ adl) Please note that orientation for sixth-graders and students new to ADL in grades 7 and 8 will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from

8-9:30 am. This orientation is for students and families! Please spread the word. See everyone very soon.

Laurie Singer Principal Albert D. Lawton School

Move quickly on Clean Power Plan The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) newly announced Clean Power Plan is, in the words of Administrator Gina McCarthy, “an investment in a better future for all of our children.” With a promise to prevent up to 3,600 premature deaths, 90,000 asthma attacks and 300,000 days of missed work and school, it will enable us all to enjoy lifesaving benefits while we fight the ever-increasing health effects of climate change. Cleaning up carbon pollution benefits public health immediately, as it will also cut emissions of other dangerous pollutants that lead to ozone and particulate matter. We can begin to see these immediate benefits if Vermont begins taking action today to comply with this necessary healthy air safeguard. Healthy air is essential to life. Polluted air unfairly harms some more than others—children, older adults, kids and adults with asthma, people with COPD, heart disease, those who work or exercise outside and even low-income communities. Dirty air threatens the health of someone in nearly every American family. I urge our decision-makers to not delay in putting the steps in place in Vermont that will allow us to achieve a healthier future for our families today.

Jeff Seyler  President, American Lung Association of the Northeast

Moving Medicaid forward By Stephen Pitmon Vermont’s secretary of human services recently saluted the 50th anniversary of Medicaid. As the secretary pointed out, there’s much to celebrate. There are also many elements of the program that must be reformed if Vermont is to succeed in making health and dental care affordable for everyone. First, state government must acknowledge health care providers are equal partners in this program; it is not just a state and federal partnership. After all, it is the caregivers, not government administrators, who serve patients. Second, and most important, we must not brush aside the extreme financial pressures the program creates for both medical and dental doctors. When Congress created Medicaid it was a revolutionary program providing access to care for people who otherwise couldn’t afford it. In the ensuing half century, Medicaid has improved millions of lives. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and other state initiatives, the number of people eligible for Medicaid expanded. But government funding levels and administration has not kept pace, stretching an already frayed safety net to near its breaking point. Without substantial reform Medicaid is at risk of collapsing. Today in Vermont, the challenges of multigenerational poverty, under employment (many Vermonters have to work more than one job to afford living here) and slow wage growth, create an environment where Medicaid is necessary more than ever. Nearly twothirds of Americans and at least as many Vermonters have either benefited directly from Medicaid or have a family member or friend who has. The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) provision requires states to cover comprehensive dental care to Medicaid-enrolled children. In some states, like ours, these kids receive dental care at rates equivalent to those covered by private insurance. But most state Medicaid programs, including Vermont’s, fail to provide adequate care to adults. Nationally, the average state Medicaid program allocates less than 2 percent of its budget for dental services. And even then reimbursement rates paid by the government program are far below – frequently less than

half – of what it costs to deliver the care. These dangerously low funding levels and reimbursement rates are the obstacle to expanding care. They make it very difficult, often impossible, for many dental or medical practices to add new Medicaid patients. They also result in the shifting of costs onto other Vermonters – a large, hidden tax in their insurance premiums. Outdated government administration is also a challenge. The system relies on the same core processes implemented nearly a half century ago. Here we are in the 21st Century, yet initial credentialing to qualify as a Medicaid provider can take months. There are also excessive paper-based administrative burdens and other disincentives for dentists who might otherwise participate in the program. As citizens, we should expect innovations in government’s administrative systems to keep pace with innovations in medicine and science. Millions of dollars get diverted from direct patient care and other social services to operational and administrative expenses of an outdated bureaucracy. To be clear, this is not the fault of state employees. They’ve been burdened with an outdated system that no longer meets the needs or the expectations of 21st Century patients and taxpayers. Elected leaders must be willing to exercise the disciplined fiscal leadership necessary to make the program sustainable for the future. Sadly, many lawmakers blame dentists and doctors for not serving more Medicaid patients. In reality, it is the inefficiency and under funding of Medicaid that is the greatest barrier to care for more low income Vermonters. We can put good oral health within reach of all Vermonters. And if we hope to preserve Medicaid for another 50 years, lawmakers must acknowledge the program needs reform and the coverage must be adequately funded. That is why it is a core component of our Vermont Action for Dental Health plan. Learn more at www.VTActionForDentalHealth.org. Dr. Stephen Pitmon has practiced dentistry in Colchester for more than 25 years. He is president of the Vermont State Dental Society.

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Essex Junction Senior Center Lou Ann Pioli, Senior Center director, organized a hugely successful luau recently with lots of help from Essex Junction the committee: Mary Senior Center and Stan Carroll, Bud Conger, Donna and John Harnish, Connie Marshall, Bill Pearson, Brenda Rathe, and Mary Whitten. The center was transformed into an island paradise complete with palm trees, a tiki bar, flamingoes, a lifesize Elvis cutout, and a surfboard. Dozens of seniors spent an afternoon laughing and enjoying themselves. As each person arrived, she/he received a lei and instructions to go to the photo booth. Everyone put their heads through cutouts of a surfer or a hula dancer and Bud Conger took their picture. A pot luck luncheon featured tropical fare, such as chicken teriyaki/pineapple kebobs. The committee put on a short musical skit to the tune of Ò DonÕ t Worry, Be Happy.Ó Bill Pearson and Stan Carroll were great sports donning coconut bras for the occasion. John Harnish then rushed to get the photos developed so everyone could take their picture home before the day was over. Meanwhile, everyone at the center enjoyed activities such as Aloha Bingo, Jungle Juggle, Tropical Pictionary, Totem Toss, and Hot Beach Ball.

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Lou Ann was determined to find someone to give hula lessons, but how do you find a hula dancer in Vermont? When she couldnÕ t find one, she went online, taught herself and gave a hula lesson to the delight of everyone. Everyone raved about the fun they had, and at the end of the day, Wes Howard said Ò Can we do this again next week?Ó Many area businesses donated gift certificates which were raffled off as door prizes. Special thanks to A.J.Õ s Kitchen, Erin & Co. MenÕ s Haircuts, Essex Cinemas, Essex Grill, The Hungry Dutchman, Price Chopper, and Quiznos. Thanks also to Micki Gados for loaning decorations, and to everyone who came out and made it such a successful event. The next special event planned is on Aug. 20, when Sue Brown and Lianne Nielsen lead us on a nature walk on a paved path through a local park. You might be surprised what you find! Meet at the center at 10 a.m. A Salad and Sandwich luncheon on Aug. 21 is at noon. The center supplies salad and you bring your own sandwich. ItÕ s $1 for members, or $2 for non-members. Reservations are required. Essex Senior Citizens Board of Directors meets Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. The next day there is a pot luck at Maple Street Park. We begin exercise classes Wednesdays during late afternoons/early evenings starting Sept. 9. Strength 45 Class starts at 4:15, and Jazzercize Lite follows at 5:30. Your 10-visit punch pass is $30 for members or $35 for non-members.

Engagement

Harold and Janet Hogle of Mesa, Ariz. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Hogle, to Trevor Bergeron, son of Thomas and Patricia Bergeron of Essex Junction. Heidi is a graduate of Westwood High School and Arizona State University, where she received a bachelor of science degree in marketing. She is employed as an Assistant Brand Manager for P.F. ChangÕ s China Bistro. Trevor is a graduate of Essex High School and Arizona State University, where he trevor Bergeron and heidi hogle received both bachelor are engaged to be married in of science and master october. Photo ContriButed degrees in accountancy. He holds his CPA license in the state of Arizona and is currently a Senior Auditor with Deloitte. The couple currently resides in Mesa, Ariz. An October 2015 wedding is planned.

Lou Ann Pioli, (front) teaches the hula to Bill Pearson (back left, Stan Carroll, and Joan Carr). Photo ContriButed

We continue working to form a nonprofit corporation joining together the Senior Center and Essex Senior Citizens. At the August meeting, Senior Center members overwhelmingly endorsed the

name Essex Area Senior Center for the new organization. Essex Senior Citizens will vote at their pot luck Aug. 26. After that, draft by-laws will be available for review by both memberships.

Anyone 50 years of age or older is welcome at the Essex Junction Senior Center. Located at the Five Corners between the fire station and the Brownell Library, the Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 876-5087 or visit essexvtseniors. org. To make a reservation for the Senior Van call 878-6940. To register for any special activity, please contact Lou Ann Pioli, director, at 876-5087.

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Birth Oliver John Jefferis was born July 28 at UVM Medical Center to parents Abbie and Erik Jefferis of Essex. Oliver John weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long at birth. His grandparents are John and Donna Desrochers of Essex and Chuck and Sandy Jefferis Williston.

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Property taxes for the Town of Essex and the Village of Essex Junction are due Tuesday, Sept.15, 2015. Payments can be made in person at the Town ClerkÕ s Office, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. Ð 4:30 p.m., at 42 Allen Martin Drive, Suite 10, or the Village ClerkÕ s Office at 2 Lincoln St.; or mailed to: Town of Essex, 81 Main St., Essex Jct., VT 05452, or Village of Essex Junction, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., VT 05452. Mailed payments must be postmarked by the due date of Sept. 15, 2015. You may also pay your taxes online with a debit or credit card. Flat Visa Debit Convenience Fee: $3.95; Credit Card Convenience Fee: 2.39%. Go to www.paylocalgov.com/ townofessex-vt. Payments can also be placed in the drop box next to the main door of the Town ClerkÕ s Office at 42 Allen Martin Drive, or the Village ClerkÕ s Office at 2 Lincoln St. until midnight of the due date. Please include check and stub in the drop box (No Cash). DELINQUENT TAXES ARE SUBJECT TO AN 8% PENALTY SEPT.16. IMPORTANT Notice to Village of Essex Junction Property Owners: Changes have been made to the way property taxes are being billed and collected. The Village of Essex Junction, Essex Junction School District and the Town of Essex have entered into agreements for the Town of Essex to bill and collect all property taxes in the town, including Village of Essex Junction and Essex Junction School District. All tax rates pertaining to your property are listed on your Town of Essex property tax bill. All of your homestead/housesite information for VT income sensitivity filing is now combined on this one bill. Checks should be made payable to Ò Town of Essex,Ó but may be dropped off at either the Village office, 2 Lincoln St.; or the Town office, 42 Allen Martin Drive. If you have questions about your property tax bill, please call the Town of Essex Finance office at 878-1359. You will not receive a separate tax bill from the Village.

Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk to feature Essex Junction resident An Essex Junction resident will walk up to 26.2 miles along the historic Boston Marathon route in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sept. 27. Maryjean Kalanges will join 8,500 expected participants in the walk that raises the most money of any single day walk in the country. This yearÕ s fundraising goal is to raise more than $8.2 million for the Jimmy Fund for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has raised more than $100 million in its 27year history. Since 1989, the Boston Athletic Association has supported the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and Hyundai has been the

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Essex Area Religious Directory

C ALENDAR 20 Thursday Pickup Rugby. Burlington Rugby Vermont

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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: http:// www.burlingtonrugby.org/

Chess: The Musical. Stowe Theatre Guild

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- (Fundamentalindependent.) 61 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8341. Pastor James Gangwer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening youth groups; Awana, Pro-Teens and Prayer meeting 7 p.m. CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH- Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. Wes Pastor, Senior Minister, 8787107, Proclaiming Christ and Him crucified Sundays at 9:30 a.m. www.cmcvermont.org. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction - All Welcome! Sacrament Meeting - Sundays at 10 a.m. Come learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s awesome! Family History Center - Sundays 1 - 3 p.m., Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. Come find your ancestry! The FHC has website resources (such as www. familysearch.org), including free access to ancestry.com, microfiche and microfilm readers, and a staff of capable genealogists. For more info, call 802-879-9142, email essexwardvt@gmail.com, or check out www.mormon.org. DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 www. daybreakvermont.org or brentdaybreak@gmail.com Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney. ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Junction. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Phone: 878-8213. www.essexalliance.org. ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions, and put down spiritual roots. Adult Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. Service at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. 119 Center Rd (Route 15) Essex Center. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. 879-8304. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION, UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org; Email: welcome@ fccej.org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes. Associate Pastor, Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer. Summer Worship One Service 9 a.m., June 7 – September 6. Communion: first Sunday of every month. School Year Sunday School. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups, 5th/6th Grade Youth Group. Heavenly Food Pantry – fourth Thursday of the month, 2 – 6 p.m., except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes Senior Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction. 878-8071. 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / VT. Route 117. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with concurrent Church School Pre-K to High School. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult Study Group Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir / Praise Band / Women’s Fellowship / Missionally active. Korean U.M.C. Worship Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Come explore what God might be offering you! HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - Essex Junction, - Mass Schedule, Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm - St. Lawrence, Sunday Morning: 8:00am - St. Lawrence, 11:00am - Holy Family, 7:30pm - Holy Family. For more information visit our web page http://www.hfslvt.org. LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - 1037 South Brownell Road, Williston ,VT 05495. A Living Hope.... a Loving God. 862-2108 | Livinghope@aol.com | www.livinghopevt.org 9:00 a.m. Children and Adult Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Service. MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - Visit www.mmuuf.org. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho (the red barn across from Packard Road). 899-2558. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place (off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F) 802-878-4014 www. stjamesvt.org The Rev. Ken Hitch v office@stjamesvt.org 8:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II (no music) 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 9:20am Adult Ed: Bible Study 10:15 am Godly Play. ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex, 878-5997 - Administrator: Rev. Charles Ranges. Masses: Saturday 4:30 pm and Sunday 9:30 am. Confessions: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:00 pm or please call 878-5331 for an appointment. ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH - 6 Green St., Underhill Center. Father Charles R. Danielson, Parish Priest. Weekend Masses: Saturday-4:30 p.m., Sunday-8:30. Daily Masses: Check with www.stthomasvt.com or call 899-4632.

presents its production of Chess: The Musical. The show considered tells the story of the world championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky in 1972. With music written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA and book by Richard Nelson. Performances run until September 5. Town Hall Theatre, Stowe. Tickets: $25 for adults, $15 for age 18 and under. Tickets and show schedule: stowetheatre.com or 253-3961.

Wing Night. Live music, wings and all the ﬁxings. Essex Junction VWF, Essex Junction, 5:30-7 p.m. $7 for 10 wings or $4 for 5. Contact: 878-0700.

Artist Reception. In conjunction with the open-

ing of the “Reveal” exhibition, Darkroom Gallery will host an artist’s reception to recognize the photographers whose work was chosen for the exhibit. “Reveal” is an exhibit of ﬁne art nude photograph and thus is not appropriate for viewing by children. The reception will include a brief illustrated talk by Dave Levingston, a Darkroom Gallery Master, about his work as a photographer of the ﬁgure in nature. “Reveal” runs from Aug. 20- Sept. 13. Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction, 5:307:30 p.m. Information: info@darkroomgallery.com

Saturday

Vermont Breakfast on the Farm. Nea-Tocht Farm in Ferrisburgh will be hosting this free family-friendly event. Get outside, tour a dairy farm, and enjoy a Vermont style breakfast at the inaugural Vermont Breakfast on the Farm. Nea-Tocht Farm, Ferrisburgh, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets available at the Essex Free Library. Call: 879-0313.

BBQ and Music. New Life Apostolic Fellow-

ship of Essex will be hosting a free barbecue with live music. This is an opportunity for the community to come and visit with the fellowship. BBQ staples will include hamburgers, hot dogs, water and freeze pops. New Life Apostolic Fellowship worship band will be playing as well as other worship bands from around the state. Maple Street Park, Essex Junction, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Call Jason: 922-5927.

Sunday

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

Harriet Farnsworth Powell Birthday Celebration. Essex Community Histori-

cal Society invites community members to celebrate “Harriet’s Birthday Party,” honoring the life of Harriet Farnsworth Powell, the museum’s founder. Enjoy the stories of Essex people and places in the museum’s displays. Cake and ice cream will be served. Family friendly event, free to the public. Free parking. Essex Community Historical Society, Essex Center, 1-3:30 p.m. 879-0849.

White Christmas Auditions. Lyric Theatre

Company will be holding open adult auditions for its upcoming fall production for Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The theatre company is looking to ﬁll close to thirty roles. Those interested in auditioning should be strong choral singers that can hold their own within harmonies. Auditions continue through Aug. 25. For detailed information regarding the audition process visit: http://www.lyrictheatrevt.org/

wrap up the season with the vineyard’s third summer bluegrass family friendly concert. Bring family, friends and a blanket or lawn chairs. Come by early to ﬁnd a seat on the grass or patio and move to the strains of mandolin, banjo, bass, guitar and ﬁddle and voice in harmony. Shelburne Vineyard wines and Fiddlehead ontap will be on sale. The Bluebird BBQ food truck will be on site as well as Queen City Pops. Shelburne Vineyard, Shelburne, 6 p.m. Information: 985-8222.

Friday

VFW Meal. The Essex Junction VFW presents

BLUEGRASS AND BBQ AT SHELBURNE VINEYARD WITH HARDSCRABBLE. Hardscrabble, the Burlington-based Bluegrass group will

Monday

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, 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: 651-5012.

Tuesday

Tuesday Night Trail Running Series. Cata-

mount 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: “Airplane.”

The Movies at Main Street Landing series present the Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker directed 1980 hilarious classic “Airplane,” starring comedic legends Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty and Leslie Nielsen. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations beneﬁt a local charity. Contact: 540-3018 or www.mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

Wednesday

Burlington City Arts Lunchtime Concert Series: Calloway Taxi. The BCA Center in

Burlington invites you to bring your lunch and enjoy this lunchtime concert. Calloway Taxi, jazz a cappella group based in Burlington takes their name from the jazz legend, Cab Calloway. This will be the ﬁrst performance with the groups complete ‘reboot’, including two new singers. BCA Plaza, Burlington, 12-1 p.m. Free. Information: http://burlingtoncityarts.org/

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

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.

Ongoing 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.

CVAA Tai Chi for Arthritis. CVAA’s Tai Chi

for Arthritis Falls Prevention program is a joint-safe activity proven to reduce pain while you increase both lower and upper body strength and improve balance and agility. It can be done seated or standing. Classes are offered at no charge to adults 50+ and are led by a certiﬁed instructor. Class size is limited and will ﬁll quickly. This is an eight-week session beginning Aug. 4 through Sept. 24. Covenant Community Church, Essex. Tuesday and Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Contact Rachael: 1-800-642-5119, ext. 1046 or Rachael@cvaa.org to register.

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 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 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 from June 7 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 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. Intersti-

tial 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.

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: 8640555, 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.

Community Wellness Day. Practitioners

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C ALENDAR 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 870-0361.

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: 8657211.

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: 654-2536.

Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth

through 5 years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 878-6715.

VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont

Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. Monday-Friday 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 310-9062.

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: 8765087 or Lpioli@essex.org.

Movie Matinees. Colchester Parks and Recreation offers movie matinees on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Pop-

corn and coffee will be provided. Movies begin at 1 p.m. Free. 781 Blakely Road, Colchester. Information: 264-5640. fers 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.

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: 662-0001 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: 343-4738.

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Summer Chess Club. Join Teen Chess Lovers from our library for an hour of play. We provide chess sets and you provide strategy. Continuing every Friday thru Aug. 17. All ages. Those 8 and under, please bring an adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4-5 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 22 Saturday Singalong Storytime. Start off your weekend with music and books. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28, Dungeons and Dragons. Embark on imaginary adventure. Our Dungeon Masters serve as the gameÕ s referees and storytellers. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 p.m.

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Drop-in Story Time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m.

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Preschool Story Time. Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 3.5-5 years. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Essex Free Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

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Minecraft Club. Fridays. Come show off your world building and survival skills on our XBox 360. Play and discuss with fellow Ò minecrafters.Ó Snacks will be provided. Essex Free Library, 3-5 p.m. Rock, Roll and Read Story Time. Fridays. Rock out and read with books, songs and instruments. All ages. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Drop-in Story Time for Kids of All Ages. Twice a month on Fridays. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes. No registration required. Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m.

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Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months-3 ½ years. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Maggie’s Fiber Friday for Adults. Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room. She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if youÕ d like. If you wish to contact Maggie: 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun! Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m.

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Congratulations! DEAN'S LIST Charles Daniel of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Daniel is majoring in network security and administration. Crystal Nerbak of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Nerbak is majoring in psychology. Kristin Bischof of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Bischof is majoring in social work. Lalaina Miner of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Miner is majoring in professional writing. Kathryn Boynton of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Boynton is majoring in graphic design and digital media. Amro Altalhi of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Altalhi is majoring in computer information technology. Jamie Favaloro of Essex Junction

was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Favaloro is majoring in social work. Shawn Tkach of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Tkach is majoring in communication. Samuel Barch of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Barch is majoring in game design. Alexandra Nicasio of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Nicasio is majoring in radiography. Robert Busch of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Emily Ruth Murphy of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Boston College. Zachary Gross of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Amy Guthrie of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Brian Sandon of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s

List at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Alexandra Christine Day of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the University of North Carolina Asheville. Cole Sheffert of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the University of Maine. Danielle St-Pierre of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the University of Maine. Cristina Reed of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Danielle J. Couture of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at St. Lawrence University. Corinne J. Jacobsen of Westford was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at St. Lawerence University. Nicholas J. Salerno of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Western New England University. Henry Astore of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the University of Delaware. Emma Heil of Essex was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the University of Delaware. Andrea Meyers of Essex Junction

was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the University of New Haven. Kelsey Ann Bean of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Herkimer College. Sarah Ruby of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Le Moyne College. Jonathan Spaeth of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Paul SmithÕ s College. Alexandra Wells of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Samuel Moody of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Frank Puleo of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Roger Williams University. Grace Schonberg of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Wheaton College. Ashlyn Nuckols of Essex Junction was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Duke University.

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Public invited to community workshop on Sept. 9 The Essex Selectboard and Village of Essex Junction Board of Trustees have appointed members to a working group for Thoughtful Growth in Action. The TGIA project will explore ways to improve the planning governance in Essex, inclusive of Essex Junction. Nearly 30 people applied to be part of the working group. To accommodate such a positive response, the Selectboard and Trustees appointed all 27 applicants. The members of the working group include residents of Essex from inside and outside the Village, elected and appointed officials, planning and zoning staff, and developers. Ò As the Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction municipalities continue to identify better and more cost effective ways to deliver services to our community, it made sense for us to bring in a variety of community voices to evaluate our planning processes and identify ways to move toward a shared vision,Ó said Selectboard Chairman Max Levy. Ò Our community members represent a mix of men and women, a range of ages, and bring a variety of backgrounds to the table. With so many

different and diverse minds coming together in this group I am confident that better solutions will arise. I am very pleased that we have such a great group of willing community volunteers for this project.Ó TGIA is a continuation of Heart & Soul of Essex, a two-year project that engaged residents to identify shared values and a vision for the future of the community. Thoughtful Growth emerged from Heart & Soul as one of the communityÕ s top six values, and TGIA is based on the Heart & Soul belief that the community wants to move toward a shared Essex vision that simultaneously honors and builds on the unique characteristics of the Village and the Town outside the Village. Currently, the Village and the Town outside the Village each has a planning commission and a zoning board of adjustment. TGIA will explore what different planning governance models could look like, and recommend which ones would be a good fit for EssexÕ s desire to have a shared vision. Ò WeÕ re hoping to find common ground for town and village planning strategies that have evolved separately for many years. Integrating our

community planning efforts will be a challenging but potentially hugely rewarding next step in the shared services initiative,Ó said Village President George Tyler of the Board of Trustees. The working group will begin its work in earnest on Sept. 9, with an orientation meeting at Essex High School. Immediately after the meeting, TGIA will host a communitywide workshop to confirm Essex residentsÕ desire to move toward a shared vision, educate about current planning governance, and engage in a conversation about how people would like to see planning governance improved. The working group will continue meeting through the end of the year. The public is welcome to attend any of the working group meetings, which are scheduled for Sept. 9, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9. More information about the project is available online at www.essextgia. com, or by contacting Town Planner Greg Duggan at 878-1343 or gduggan@ essex.org . Ñ Staff report

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Travis Roy Tournament beats previous fundraising total The 14th annual Travis Roy Foundation Vermont Wiffle Ball Tournament concluded Sunday in Essex, raising $546,023 as of the end of the tournament. ItÕ s the second time the funds raised at the backyard tourney went past the halfmillion mark for the foundation named after the former Boston University hockey player who suffered a severe spinal cord injury 20 years ago this October. This yearÕ s fundraising effort beat the previous high of $505,000 set in 2013. The tournament has brought in over $1.5 million the past three years combined, bringing the 14-year total over $3.5 million. All proceeds go to the foundation that benefits and creates awareness for people with spinal cord injuries. Ò How can you make something perfect better?Ó asked Roy in his emotional and inspirational remarks to the participants on Saturday, according to a press release. Ò You come here and walk around. You take a swing, you eat some food, you meet some friends and you get to experience the magic. The magic comes from energy, and then it explodes right here. We are all lucky to be part of it.Ó Ò This year Ô The Best Weekend of the YearÕ turned out to be the best tournament ever,Ó added Roy on Sunday, reflecting on this yearÕ s event theme. Ò The fantastic effort from so many people is greatly appreciated from all of us.Ó

Pitcher Tim harrington of the Jackhammers of Braintree, Mass. throws against the Staten island Yankees in the championship game at the 14th annual Travis roy Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament at little Fenway in essex Photo | Roy MeRcon Sunday.

The highly attended 28-team weekend tournament was held at Pat and Beth OÕ ConnorÕ s three fields in Essex Ñ Little Fenway, Little Wrigley and Little Field of Dreams Ñ all quarter-scale replicas of the nationÕ s iconic ballparks. It began Friday night with legendary former Boston University menÕ s hockey coach Jack Parker, RoyÕ s coach with the Terriers, throwing out the first pitch and concluded with the Jackhammers of Braintree, Mass. winning their third team title in SundayÕ s championship game. Ò Once again I really would like to thank our participants, volunteers, donors and especially our community for yet another tremendous weekend,Ó said Pat OÕ Connor, according to the press release. Ò All of us are so proud to be alongside Travis and his cause.Ó A rain shower prior to FridayÕ s openers was the only weather blemish as the sun shined the remainder of the weekend. On a very warm Sunday, the Jackhammers capped a highly competitive but fair-played tournament with a 16-5 rout of the defending champion Staten Island Yankees, fueled by seven homers by six different players and solid pitching by the tournamentÕ s Most Valuable Player Tim Harrington. Leading the Jackhammers was

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Jet ski away By Katya andrievsKaia

Destinations and tips

• One of our favorite places to go is the North Hero bay, where you can dock and enjoy a lobster roll on a pier. The pier is a part of the North Hero House Inn & Restaurant and is a beautiful spot with places to sit under umbrellas, a few lounge chairs, and a snack bar. Seared Ahi Tuna Burger and Honduran Pulled Pork Sandwich are some favorites from the menu. The cocktails choices include strawberry daiquiris and pi–a coladas, which lend to the getaway feel. If you are running low on gas, you can pump it in at the dock next to the pier. It takes about 45 minutes to get there from MalletÕ s Bay area. • Three nearby state park islands are the Knight, Woods and Burton. The Knight

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and Woods islands are very remote camp site areas with no dock access but lots of privacy. The Burton Island State Park has lots of hiking trails and you can leave the jet skis on the east side of the island. • The Savage Island may seem like a great place to spend a few hours, but beware that it is privately owned and soon, the island ranger patrolling the perimeter, will ask you to leave. • The Sandbar is a well-known state park with a sandy beach access and grilling areas. Be careful when passing the Sand Bar Causeway and Route 2 bridge area. The water gets very shallow toward the end of summer; a friend of mine got stuck there once! • The Thayer beach in Malletts Bay is famous for itÕ s annual event, Raftapalooza,

a July event that gathers all boaters, rafters and anyone else who has a flotation device. The party is happening right on the water, with a live band playing on the floating raft. Be ready to see lots of drunk and happy people. If you get low on gas, Champlain Marina has a gas dock. • If you are exploring on the New York side of the lake, visit the Naked Turtle Bar in Plattsburgh, where live music often starts at 5:30 p.m.; bear right to dock. The next stop would be Mooney Bay Marina and their amazing cafe, located near Point Au Roche. When coming in, keep left and dock near the gas pump area. The cafe has a very interesting menu, including entrees such as Hanger Steak Bordelaise and escargot, served with house salad, roasted

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Essex High School football kicks off By Colin Flanders The Essex Reporter

The Essex High School football team started practice last week, beginning their campaign to avenge last seasonÕ s semifinal playoff loss. Ò It starts up front for us this season as we return many of our starting lineman from last year,Ó said head coach Charlie Burnett, highlighting four-year offensive and defensive tackle starter Cole Picard, one the teamÕ s captains. Ò [HeÕ s a] great student athlete and a great kid who we definitely rally around as one of the key parts of our package,Ó Burnett said. Burnett also highlighted three-year returning starter Marshall Murphy, who plays guard and will see some time at linebacker, as well as junior Tommy Kourebanas, left tackle and defensive tackle. The Hornets preseason got off to a rocky start, as they lost three-year returning starter Alex Russell to a broken foot, which will most likely sideline him for the season, Burnett said. Ò I just feel bad for the kid. ItÕ s right in the prime of his playing career so itÕ s a tough spot for him,Ó Burnett said. He said while the team graduated Ò a ton of speed and athleticism,Ó citing Brendan Gleason as an example, there are some other players who are stepping up into those roles, such as Elliot Boutin and Peter Barrows, as well as some sophomores who Ò may just grow up pretty

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alk about getting closeÉs chool in-service begins this week, paving the way for the beginning of the 2015-16 school year. High school sports began last week with some teams already set. A few Hornet squads kickoff practice this week as well. Tuesday the 25th is Frosh Orientation at EHS with Wednesday, Aug. 26 the official first day of school. So sad to see summer fade away. Glad it is still warm though! IÕ ll miss some friends who retired in June too. I have been lucky to be in education for 35 years with four principals, five ADs, five to six English department chairs, and have had summers off my entire life! Saw the football team taking photos Saturday morning. The team has numbers and players. The Hornets scrimmaged Milton Tuesday evening and may be in N.H. Saturday. Their season opener is slated for Friday Aug. 27 vs. CHS at 7. The boysÕ cross-country team just returned from their annual trip to Acadia. Five to six days in the woods near some cool water sounds refreshing. The girls left this week. The team bonding is fun, and IÕ ll bet the running is beautiful. Hope they brought bug spray. Sixty-five runners competed in the girlsÝ XC Indian Brook fundraiser race last week. Jim Miller took top honors with Patrick Gooley second and Todd Archambault third. Fourth through tenth went as follows: Scott Nichols, Stephan and Martin Deutsch, Chris Irish, Henry Farrington, Sue Stempek and Jimbo Farrington. Nate Brennan ran 11th. Good fun!

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When you ride a jet ski, you feel incredible. Water, wind and the feeling of freedom makes you forget about everything. It feels like motocross, horseback riding and boating all at once. It can be relaxing, too. You can go slow, look around and enjoy the views, or, if you are confident in your riding skills and feeling a little adventurous, you can jump on waves. The riding season can start earlier than swimming season and end later than September, especially if you have a neoprene wetsuit that surfers wear to keep themselves warm in the cold ocean water. I enjoy going places with a jet ski buddy Ð my husband, Chuck Barsalow. Adding a destination makes it a mini vacation. WeÕ ve been riding for four seasons now and have discovered a few close by locations worth visiting.

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fast here.Ó Ò We hope we have a strong competitive package to put on display but we donÕ t really know, weÕ ll see [Tuesday night],Ó Burnett said, referring to EssexÕ s scrimmage against Milton that concluded after press time. A growing emphasis on safety in youth and high school football has been sparked around the country, inspiring a number of changes in the Vermont Principal AssociationsÕ preseason protocol. Among these changes are restrictions on the frequency of two-a-day practices, an additional hour of rest between sessions (from two to three) and limits on the number of full contact practices. While Burnett called the heightened safety awareness a Ò good emphasis,Ó he said

the downside is that it makes it difficult to see players in game-like environment. The first scrimmage allows coaches to see how much players have grown in the offseason, Burnett said. Ò ItÕ s one thing to block and tackle your fellow classmate but itÕ s another thing when itÕ s someone across the line. WeÕ ll see, we have to figure out which kids can get it done and which kids weÕ re going to have to move and make some changes,Ó Burnett said. CoachesÕ attention will be honed in on the defensive side of the ball, where Essex graduated a handful of experienced players. Ò We have to grow up a little bit in

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soCCer The boysÕ soccer team hit the field pretty early in the a.m. before the sun was officially up last week. Glad I coach with the girlsÕ program. Coach Jake Orr had the group training and working hard. HeÕ s a talented young man. Smart move having him take the reins of the Hornet program. JVB coach Kyle Marlow has had some experience with soccer and EHS. Marlow is the son of longtime (former) BFA soccer coach and AD Dan Marlow. Making it a trifecta of new coaches, Ryan Cross is the freshman coach. The varsity has a few scrimmages on tap with BFA coming to town Monday afternoon. The girlsÕ soccer teams have been training for about a week with a couple of double sessions and at least 1.2 mile run. Fitness is a key to success. Summer training is important. The varsity enjoys 13 returning veterans who hope to be playing in November. The JVs will be a young group, while the freshman are coached by new social studies teacher Meagan Davidson. The varsity hosts its annual Essex Jamboree Saturday from 9-2. Six girlsÕ teams from all divisions will play 40-minute scheduled games on the two fields behind the stadium. Come out and watch the girls and some early season soccer. The varsity and JVs will play Hanover on Monday afternoon. nFl NFL preseason is alive and well as games make $$ for the owners. There are exciting MLB pennant races all over both leagues. Glad to see the Yanks rebounded in Toronto as their pitching staff held a vaunted Blue Jay lineup to seven runs in three games. EA Sports Madden Football is gearing up for a new season. Check it out on line if you get a chance before homework kicks in. Start organizing your fantasy football leagues and draft days. DonÕ t let anything, especially the Champlain Valley Fair, get in the way. Schedule around your draft so you can enjoy the rides, food, and entertainment. MisCellaneous I was happy to get a few responses last week from prospective soccer refs. Feel free to contact me if you would like to officiate middle school, freshman, and JV games this fall Ñ jgonillo@ccsuvt.org Very sad news from Boston as Red Sox manager John Farrell was diagnosed with stage 1 lymphoma. Thank God the condition is treatable. He will be stepping done for the rest of the season. Some prayers his way would be nice. Congratulations! The EHS Language Department welcomes two beautiful

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July babies to the family: Colleen Birner, husband Evan, and big brother Liam welcomed baby Iris Gail to the family on July 11. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces. They all arrived in Maine to adopt her the moment she was born.

A team from The EDGE Tennis Club won the New England USTA U-18 advanced tennis championship in Amherst, Mass. on Aug. 12-13. Among those on the team were EssexÕ s Evan Greer, Preston Gordon and Jordan Walsh. The team will now represent the New England Region in October at the National Tennis Championships in South Carolina. The EDGE Tennis team poses with their championship banner following their victory at the U-18 Advanced Tennis Championship in Amherst, Mass. on Aug. 13. Back row: From left, Trent Newman, Gabe Katz, Evan Greer, Coach Chris Martel and Preston Gordon. Middle row: From left, Kathy Joseph, Paige Hauke, Megan Collins and Coach Tammy Azur. Front row: From left, Jordan Walsh and Stephanie Joseph. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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from page 1b their inspirational captain Jack Shadduck, who like Roy is disabled following a severe spinal cord injury. Off the field, the Boston Beef collected its ninth-straight Fan Club Award for the team with the largest

fundraising effort, one of several teams that raised over $30,000. The other major award-winners were Isaac Downs of Curse Lifted Generations and Essex Junction, one of the younger participants who picked up the Kim Trahan Fundraising Leadership Award for creativity, leadership and

innovation. Billy Doyle of Waltham, Mass. and the Boston Beef, an original tournament team, took home the Tommy Long Sportsmanship Award. And Hank Hayes of Essex, who heads up the tournamentÕ s financial committee, was inducted into the Little Fenway Hall of Fame. Also on hand all weekend was a

television crew from ESPN that is filming an E:60 special on Roy that will air this October around the 20th anniversary of the accident that ended his hockey career after just 11 seconds on the ice for BU. For more information on the Travis Roy Foundation, log on to www.travisroyfoundation.org.

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potatoes and fresh vegetables du jour. • Further north, there is the magnificent Alburgh Dunes State Park, with natural white sand beach, kayak rentals and grilling areas. ItÕ s one of favorite spots for our Quebecois boating neighbors. On a hot summer day, there will be many boats anchored for the whole day. As with any state park, be ready to pay the entrance fee.

Chuck Barsalow makes a sharp turn near North Hero State Park.

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• On the water, the weather can change rapidly, so be ready for anything when riding for long distances. On the Fourth of July we went to visit our friends in Malletts Bay. It was a beautiful day in the morning, but later a storm developed. The wind was strong, making the water very choppy and we had to slow down to 5-10 mph. Every few seconds we were splashed with water all over, and I nearly lost my sunglasses. It took us 2.5 hours to get there from our home in North Hero, when usually itÕ s a 40-minute trip. Our ride was a true adventure, and I wouldnÕ t recommend it for beginners. Traveling in pairs or groups, however, makes it safer and more fun. I hope you will get out on the lake to enjoy the last of summer and early fall! Katya Andrievskaia is a graphic designer for The Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun.

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defense and get some experience fast,Ó Burnett said. He highlighted Barrows, who is taking on a leadership role in the secondary, where the team is full of new faces. MondayÕ s practice ended at 3:30 Ñ a half-hour early Ñ due to the heat, another precaution that coaches in high school sports increasingly have considered over the past few years. Burnett said that despite this attention, their practices are not that much different, as Ò we were always pretty proactive, going back decades, and coaches before me were as well.Ó He said it all boils down to managing time in the heat wisely. Ò WeÕ re inside for three hours in the hottest part of the day for lunch break, we stay off our feet inside, we take breaks in the shade and when we have to, we get those icy towels to get their core temperature down. We take minutes here or there to get helmets off to vent heat, get water in them frequently, constantly checking on kids and having them checking each other,Ó Burnett said. Ò You just have to make smart decisions.Ó

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Eleven days later, Jen and Brad Luck were blessed with Graham Stephen Luck on July 22. He tilted the scales at 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Graham and Iris became fast friends and look forward to many fun adventures together. Rumor has it they will be chatting it up in Spanish before they both hit preschool! Rest in Peace and prayers to the family of Brendon Cousino, the 30-year-old Richmond Rescue worker; condolences to Bob Stevens, friend, former educator and soccer ref on the death of his wife, Mary Huntley. Please donÕ t forget the Meet the Coaches evening meeting on Tuesday Aug. 25. The meeting with start at 7 p.m. in the airconditioned auditorium. Under the heading of extreme foolishnees and juvenile delinquency, I heard some not-sobright individuals took advantage of Poorhouse Pies in Underhill last week. If you have never heard of this place (you missed it in this column a couple of falls back when I discovered it), get over to Pak Street right between BrownÝ s River MS and Route 15. The owners make THE BEST homemade pies that rival Grammas all over the world. They stack them in small fridges on the edge of their property and leave a money box. For YEARS people drive by, stop, check out the pies, deposit a check or cash in the box, go on their way, and enjoy their pies. I hope this act does not stop them from baking and selling. I also hope the criminals will be found, arrested, and prosecuted! On certain Sundays, usually around holidays, they make fresh doughnuts and sell them from their front room. Stop by sometime. Happy Birthday to my wife, Tina, who celebrates on Monday. She is the love of my life and my best friend and I truly enjoy spending time with her, whether we are sitting on our front porch, watching TV, traveling, hanging with nieces, nephew, and our granddaughter, cruising, going out to dinner, or hanging on a beach in Jamaica. I love her no matter how many HGTV shows she watches or has me watch. I will draw the line on fashion and makeover shows though! Enjoy your birthday week, dear! Xoxo

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EXHIBIT OPENING: PURELY PASTELS. Local artist Norma Jean Rollet will be the featured artist at the Brandon Artists’ Guild . The opening reception for Rollet’s show will be held on Sept. 4. Combined with the possibilities of soft pastel medium and the classical realist style of her art, Rollet’s work has the depth and atmosphere usually reserved for oil paintings with extensive color blending and glazing techniques. Exhibit on display through Nov. 3. Reception: Brandon Artist Guild, Brandon, 5-7 p.m.

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Ò Chess, The Musical,Ó a show that has been called a Ò rock musical,Ó with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA and book by Richard Nelson, opens Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Stowe Theatre Guild. The original concept and lyrics came from Tim Rice, well known for Ò Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,Ó Ò Jesus Christ SuperstarÓ and Ò Evita.Ó The world championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky in 1972 was considered a Cold War battle played out on a chessboard. In 1984, for his fifth musical, Rice created his own opposing grandmasters. Erik Freeman plays a Russian, Anatoly Sergievsky, and James Blanchard an American, Freddie Trumper, with Rachel Drew as Florence Vassy, the woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. This is DrewÕ s first show in Stowe. Freeman and Blanchard have appeared in many STG productions, most recently last year as the Craven brothers in Ò The Secret Garden.Ó RiceÕ s production ran for three years in London, and he said later, Ò It may sound arrogant, but CHESS is as good as anything IÕ ve ever done.Ó The musical has gone through

WHITE CHRISTMAS AUDITIONS. Lyric Theatre Company will be holding open adult auditions on Aug. 23-25 for its upcoming fall production for Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The theatre company is looking to fill close to 30 roles. Those interested in auditioning should be strong choral singers that can hold their own within harmonies. For detailed information regarding the audition process visit: http://www.lyrictheatrevt.org/

Current Exhibits 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. On display through Sept. 19. 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. MILTON ARTIST GUILD: COLLAGE. Members of the Milton Artists’ Guild exhibit work, which explore the genre of collage in various media. On display through Aug. 31. The Gallery At LCATV, Colchester. Gallery Hours: Mondays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Information: www.lcatv.org

From left: The American (James Blanchard) and his manager (Rachel Drew) face off with the Russian (Erik Freeman) and the Ballerina (Olivia Zoecklein) before the championship match in Stowe Theatre Guild’s production of Tim Rice’s “Chess, The Musical.” PHOTO | ADAM SILVERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

numerous productions and changes since then, but director Ian Ferris has chosen the U.K. version to present in Stowe. He saw the show in the early 1990s and says, Ò The melodies stuck with me...the best part about this show has always been the music.Ó Nate Venet, also a veteran of the Stowe stage, is the showÕ s music director. While the Cold War may have ended, the playÕ s romantic triangle is eternally engaging.

Ò Chess, The Musical,Ó opens on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. at Town Hall Theatre on the second floor of the Akeley Soldiers Memorial Building, 67 Main St., Stowe. Performances are Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 20-22, 27-29, and Sept. 3-5, at 8 p.m., with matinees on Saturday, Aug. 22, 29 and Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for age 18 and under, and include tax and fees: stowetheatre.com,tickets@ stowetheatre.com; 253-3961.

RICK NORCROSS : THE FACES OF ROCK AND ROLL 1969 TO 1974. Between 1969 and, Rick Norcross was the music writer for The Tampa Times. Norcross quickly became frustrated with the photos he got through the newspaper’s photo department to accompany his stories. So Norcross purchased his own camera equipment and film and the Tampa Times ran the photos with his stories. Per an agreement with management, Norcross retained ownership and all rights to the photographs. Over his time with the newspaper, he interviewed and photographed many famous artists including Elvis, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash and hundreds of others. With front row, stage and backstage access to these artists, these images offer a rare perspective. The photographs on exhibit were printed from the original negatives by PhotoGarden. On display through Sept. 19, BCA Center, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.8 p.m.; Sunday, 11.

Yang Bao to perform for Island Arts

For the past four seasons, Yang (Young) Bao, pianist, has performed at the North Hero Community Hall with all profits going to the Island Arts Youth Scholarship Fund. He will return on Saturday, Aug., 29 at 8 p.m. for another benefit concert. Yang recently graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a bachelorÕ s degree in music performance studying with the worldrenowned pianist Wha-Kyung Byun. Soon, he will return to the conservatory to continue his studies with Mr. Byun in the two-year masters degree program. Yang (Young) was born in Lanzhou, China where he began his musical career at age 3. At age 9, he was awarded a full scholarship to study at Juilliard, in New York City, one of the most prestigious programs in the world for pre-college age musicians. His awards and honors are too numerous to mention, but some include Young ArtistÕ s Award from PhiladelphiaÕ s Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, the Marion Anderson Award for young musicians, and last year, he was invited by New JerseyÕ s Ocean City Pops to perform the Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto. Island Arts is honored to have Yang (Young) Bao take time from his studies and many performances to return to the Champlain Islands to raise funds for creative arts youth scholarships in Grand Isle County. TicketÕ s are $25 at the door but can be purchased in advance for $20 at the Alburgh Public Library, the Back Chamber in North Hero, the Isle La Motte Country Store, and in South Hero at The Green Frog and HackettÕ s Orchard. For more information call (802) 372-8889, islandarts.org, or check the Island Arts Facebook page.

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The Essex Reporter • August 20, 2015

WWII vet earned his mythical nickname By JOHN FLOWERS

MIDDLEBURY Ñ We should all have a nickname like Nathan Zuses. The World War II veteran goes by Ò Zues,Ó pronounced the same as Ò Zeus,Ó the mythical Greek God of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order and justice. Seventy years ago, Zues, as he likes to be known, was toting a 50-caliber machine gun through the Ardennes region in Belgium as part of a U.S. Army anti-aircraft unit fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Monday saw Zues engaged in less hostile combat Ñ a spirited game of Bingo with other senior members of Project Independence at MiddleburyÕ s Elderly Services. Zues won his first Bingo engagement of the day and agreed to talk about his full life and an eventful World War II record that included a Purple Heart and two downed planes to his credit. Zues was born on Feb. 8, 1925, in the Bronx, N.Y. He has the accent to prove it. Ò IÕ m 90 and a half,Ó he said with a coy smile that lit up a seasoned visage crowned by a thick mane of grey hair. He spent his life in New YorkÕ s Westchester County before moving to Whiting around four years ago to be closer to a step-daughter who lives there. Children of ZuesÕ s generation had to grow up quickly. The United States was fully invested in WWII by the time Zues entered his senior year of high school in 1942. In 1943, the Draft Board served notice that Zues neednÕ t bother enrolling in college that fall. Uncle Sam needed him for military service, though Zues was allowed to finish high school and enroll in July. He noted some of his classmates left a little earlier and were quickly thrust into battle. Many of them didnÕ t survive, he said. With some help, Zues was able to sign on with the Army and steer clear of what he considered to be a less attractive Navy post to which he had originally been assigned. He spent 22 weeks in basic training at Fort Eustis, Va., before joining the 376th anti-aircraft unit. He was a machine gunner on a team of around a dozen men with a 40-millimeter cannon

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who were constantly on the move throughout Europe “When I (shot) the protecting installations threatened by the Luftwaffe, plane down, I was the German air force. He arrived in Normandy, supposed to get a France, on June 9, three days after D-Day. He would piece of the plane, spend the balance of WWII fighting his way through and an affidavit that France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Zues was among the first U.S. troops to I shot it down. I told cross into Germany on March 7, 1945, via the Ludendorff them, ‘I’m not here Bridge over the Rhine River at Remagen. to play games; I’m A lot of his time was spent travelling from hot zone to fighting a war,’ so I hot zone. Ò I had to dig a (fox) hole didn’t do it.” every day,Ó Zues said of his routine. Ò We moved around — Nathan Zuses and saw a lot of action.Ó The unit used its cannon to take out enemy aircraft threatening Allied troops or assets. And Zues fired his machine gun in support, bringing down two planes: One German and one American. The American plane was not a case of friendly fire. Zues explained that it was a P-51 that Nazi forces had captured and adorned with Swastikas.

Nathan Zuses sits on a bridge during his Army services in World War II. the Whiting resident was among the first U.S. troops to cross over the rhine river into Germany in 1945.

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Zues said he didnÕ t follow all the military protocols for having his two aircraft episodes officially recorded. Ò When I knocked the plane down, I was supposed to get a piece of the plane, and an affidavit that I shot it down,Ó Zues said. Ò I told them, IÕ m not here to play games; IÕ m fighting a war,Õ so I didnÕ t do it.Ó Bringing down a plane with a machine gun is not an easy task, as one can imagine. Zues learned when and when not to take such a gamble based on altitude and other variables. Ò We were told to fire at the (aircraft) silhouettes,Ó Zues said, adding he burned up five machine guns (from repetitive firing) during his time in the war. Life on the front could be difficult, Zues said. Along with digging a five-foot-by-five-foot foxhole just about every day,

decent food was hard to come by. Zues recalled trading fresh bread rations for kitchen-cooked food to supplement the Army field rations that were the menu staple for most soldiers. In addition to providing machine gun muscle, Zues served as an unofficial interpreter for his unit. He took some French and other language classes in school, and was well-versed in Jewish dialects that had some similarities with the Romance languages. He was able, on one occasion, to negotiate a sales transaction between a German storekeeper and some U.S. soldiers, who assumed they could take the items for free. Ò He was very appreciative,Ó Zues said of the German merchant. Zues sustained a wounded hand, from a piece of bomb shrapnel, for which he earned a Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. He thought his military career had come to an end when Germany surrendered in May of 1945, but the Army wanted to extend his tour and send him to the Pacific to fight the Japanese. Zues was spared from a Pacific tour when his father died as hostilities in Europe came to a close. Ò I did what I was told to do,Ó Zues said of his time in the military. Ò I didnÕ t look to get into any trouble.Ó Upon his return to New York, Zues took advantage of the G.I. Bill and attended New York State University. His goal was to become a mechanical engineer. But he didnÕ t find a lot of work in that field and soon shifted his focus to plumbing Ñ specifically, the design of plumbing infrastructure. He freelanced, drawing plumbing systems for new construction projects throughout New York. He proudly notes that the plumbing for the apartment houses on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan used his pipe drawings. Zues retired at age 65 while living in Peekskill, N.Y. He was married twice and has three grown children. HeÕ s happy to have transplanted to the Green Mountain State and a slower-paced lifestyle. Ò I like it here in Vermont,Ó he said.

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The Essex Reporter • August 20, 2015

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