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Town school bus system starts year with failing grade Superintendent says criticism is deserved

By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

Students and parents in the Essex Town School District can expect a new bus schedule to start Tuesday after early kinks with a new bus company have caused widespread delays and occasional missed pickups across the system. Superintendent Mark Andrews said Monday that the new schedule will be released this week for implementation next week. The district switched contractors from First Student to Mountain Transit this year after its three-year contract with First Student expired. Mountain Transit handles busing for nearby districts including Colchester and Milton, has a

brand new fleet of buses equipped with video surveillance and was the lowest bidder for a new three-year contract, Andrews said. The company has served the Essex Town School District in the past, he said. In making the switch, Andrews also eliminated three buses from the system in an effort to maximize the systemÕ s efficiency and reduce costs. Mountain Transit has assured Andrews that the system can work without adding back the three buses. So far, however, it has not. Christine Gilliam, the mother of a Founders Memorial School fifth-grader living in the Pinewood neighborhood, said Tuesday that her daughter has yet

to arrive at school on time. Pickups have been anywhere from 20 to 35 minutes late. After school drop-offs have also been up to 25 minutes late. GilliamÕ s daughter, Ingrid, has attempted to help her new bus driver find the best route through the neighborhood, Gilliam said. Ò She is pretty flexible and hasnÕ t complained, but if it continues, it might start to stress her out É She doesnÕ t like to be late for school,Ó Gilliam said. Ò IÕ m trying to be flexible and trust the administrators are making the best decisions for the kids. But I donÕ t want this to continue for another week or two.Ó Andrews said the source of the problem is routing software the district bought and used last year to maximize system

efficiencies. This year, with three fewer buses, the software created new, inefficient routes, he said. He acknowledged that the district was slow to identify that the computer-generated routes needed adjustment. Ò We relied too much on the software,Ó Andrews said. Ò We hadnÕ t thoroughly vetted or road-tested these routes until day one.Ó He also noted that Mountain Transit hired five new drivers just days before the school year began. The new bus schedule wonÕ t be a wholesale system overhaul, rather targeted adjustments to problem routes, Andrews

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EPA unveils nitty-gritty of lake cleanup plan

A fair to remember

Vermont takes on steep pollution reduction targets By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter

Strates Shows is the new carnival vendor for the Champlain Valley Fair. The company brought in some new rides and arrived in St. Albans by train last week. PHOTOS | ROY MERCON

he Ò ten best days of summerÓ in Vermont kicked off last weekend at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction. This yearÕ s fair marks the debut of Strates Shows, a carnival company out of Florida. Also new to the fair this year is a bacon stand featuring chocolatecovered bacon, bacon on a stick and other baconcentric creations. The fair runs through Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to midnight, daily. Labor Day weekend features lots of music, including the Happy Together Tour and Little Big Town. For more information, visit champlainvalleyfair.org.

Kaleb Phillips, 4, of Essex, covers his ears while on a kiddie ride at the Champlain Valley Fair. Colin Kennedy, 2, of Essex, doesn’t seem to mind the ride’s crazy noises. Left: Jason Tardy performs at the Champlain Valley Expo this weekend. Tardy describes his show as “a heady mix of highenergy juggling, fire-eating, balancing, contortion and crazy offbeat comedy.” Emanuel Levy, 8, of Boston, assists Tardy on Saturday.

Paul makes case for Republicanism in Vermont

Essex appearance is first by GOP presidential candidate By JASON STARR The Essex Reporter If there is a Republican in the 2016 field of presidential candidates who can win VermontÕ s electoral votes, Rand Paul made the case Monday in Essex that he is that candidate. The senator from Kentucky is the only one in a field of 17 to have made a campaign stop here, despite the fact that so much time and focus is spent across the border in New Hampshire, site of the first party primaries next year. But Paul did more than just show up. At a Republican fundraiser in barn along Route 15, the optometrist by trade and son of noted Libertarian and former presidential candidate Ron Paul outlined a Republican Party platform that clashes at times

with the partyÕ s established refrains on defense spending, intelligence gathering in the name of fighting terrorism and strict criminal justice. PaulÕ s brand of Republicanism, he said, is one that can resonate with young voters who do not want their cell phone data mined by bureaucrats, with moderate voters troubled by government spending, and with people seeking a Ò reasonableÓ criminal justice system that gives non-violent offenders a second chance instead of a mandatory prison sentence. Ò What about electing a nominee who could win a blue state, a purple state,Ó implored Paul, referring to states such as Vermont where conventional wisdom holds that the electoral votes are a lock for Democrats. In a ranging 40-minute speech,

Paul levied criticism on Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Paul was in the Senate and Clinton was Secretary of State in 2012 when the U.S. Embassy in Libya was overrun, killing four ambassadors. Paul said Clinton ignored repeated pleas for more security from leaders of the embassy in the months before the attack and instead had been spending State Department funds on items such as electric cars and cookware in other embassies. When Paul asked Clinton after the attack if she had read the pleas, he said Clinton brushed off the question by saying others in the State Department were more involved in the pre-attack communications. Ò This kind of dereliction of duty

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Vermont has a new path to greater Lake Champlain health. Whether it can implement it in the coming years is the subject of skepticism. Environmental Protection Agency officials joined state leaders in South Burlington last week to roll out a comprehensive water quality improvement plan that focuses on limiting the amount of phosphorous entering the lake. The chemical, known to cause breakouts of sometimes toxic algae blooms along shorelines, comes from sources like farm fields, pavement runoff, eroding streambanks, gravel roads, and wastewater treatment facilities. In the northern section of the lake Ñ places such as St. Albans Bay and Missisquoi Bay, where the phosphorous/ algae problem is most acute Ñ the EPA is calling for up to 83 percent reductions in farm-related phosphorous runoff. Closer to home, Malletts Bay is due for a 17 percent reduction from a combination of farming practice changes, stormwater runoff improvements on developed land and streambank stabilization. Essex is part of the most developed section of lakeshore Ð the greater Burlington area. What happens here affects the Ò Main LakeÓ segment primarily through wastewater treatment facility discharges. The new plan is deferential to the Essex wastewater treatment facilityÕ s recently completed $16 million voterapproved upgrade. EssexÕ s is one of seven facilities in the Main Lake watershed that Ò have recently made upgrades or have the ability to make process improvements that would enable them to meet permit limits consistent with the new allocations without major construction upgrades,Ó the EPA writes in the plan (available at www. watershedmanagement.vt.gov/erp/champlain). Ten other facilities in the Main Lake basin will be called on to reduce their phosphorous outflow to achieve a 60 percent reduction in phosphorous. The reduction targets are sobering. So are the algae outbreaks that have sporadically turned sections of lakefront into reeking, unsightly no-go zones. Ò We can do better,Ó insisted Mike Winslow of the Lake Champlain Committee, a non-profit water quality advocacy group. Ò We want to do better. But we are not going to do as well as the EPA has put forward.Ó Ò All the current practices will have to be re-examined,Ó said Stephen Perkins of the EPAÕ s regional headquarters in Boston. Ò People will have to rethink how we use the land to meet these numbers.Ó ColchesterÕ s James Ehlers, of the nonprofit Lake Champlain International questioned, the stateÕ s financial commitment to the plan, noting that the stateÕ s recently created Clean Water Fund is inadequate to cover the tens of millions of dollars of need outlined in a 2013 Legislaturesponsored study of water quality remediation. Ò Our team is not reasonably assured that the economics matches up with the chemistry and hydrology,Ó Ehlers told EPA and state officials at last weekÕ s meeting. Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Deb Markowitz said the cost of the new EPA plan is undefined. Ò This plan will be a cost across sectors,Ó she said. Ò We donÕ t know the (total) cost. For every property, community

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Malletts Bay is due for a 17 percent reduction in phosphorous from a combination of farming practice changes, stormwater runoff improvements on developed land and streambank stabilization, according to a new EPA plan. FILE PHOTO

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By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter Essex High School is now home to a career center Ñ the result of an expanding internship program and the growing significance of career education for students, according to the centerÕ s director, Pam Hemingway. The center, which is located in the schoolÕ s library, gives students a chance to explore opportunities and careers that align with their interests. As the price of higher education continues to rise, more students are taking an additional year or two to complete a degree. Often, extra time is needed because students do not take the courses necessary to fulfill the requirements for the major they desire, Hemingway said, thus making the importance of early career education vital. These extra years of college, of course, mean extra costs. According to the Wall Street Journal, the average class of 2015 college graduate with student loan debt will have to pay back more than $35,000. Ò If I can help them explore through job shadowing experiences, internships or even guest speakers, itÕ s allowing them to narrow down their interests and what they feel may be something they want to do as a career,Ó Hemingway said. For Elise Carney, a senior who interned at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, as well as its medical center last year, the program helped confirm her interests. Ò Now when weÕ re applying to colleges and it asks you what you want to major in, I kind of have an idea; before I didnÕ t,Ó Carney said. Principal Rob Reardon called the career center an Ò exciting and outstandingÓ progression of the internship program. Students are able to apply for internships through the Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Academy, the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts or the broader, more encompassing community internship program. Ò ItÕ s a way to connect the learning and what theyÕ re doing here on a dayto-day basis, and help them see the finish line,Ó Reardon said. Hemingway had a similar prospective on the programÕ s scope. Ò You sit in the classroom and learn such important skills that hopefully youÕ ll be able to use later in life, but then you need to know how to apply those. ThatÕ s what an internship or a job shadowing opportunity allows them,Ó Hemingway said. ItÕ s this notion of real-world experience thatÕ s most beneficial for Omkar Borse, a senior who interned at General Dynamics in Essex last year. Ò ThereÕ s a lot more to be learned than stuff in textbooks. Especially now,

From left, Elise Carney, Pam Hemingway and Omkar Borse stand in front of the new career center located in the Essex High School library. PHOTO | COLIN FLANDERS

with a higher degree of competition and higher standards, having that experiential learning and knowledge helps,Ó Borse said. Faculty and staff have also expressed excitement about the new center and having a centralized location to direct students with questions about careers, Hemingway said. Ò IÕ m so fortunate to work at a school in a district and community that supports what IÕ ve always believed in during my 20 years of teaching business education,Ó Hemingway said. While career education begins in ninth grade with a five-week career segment in the required computer literacy class, internships are encouraged for juniors and seniors. Borse urged students to take advantage of the career center and enroll in an internship Ò if youÕ re even remotely interested.Ó Ò They really help get the ball rolling and expose you to opportunities you never thought youÕ d be able to see in high school. It grounds you, helps you set your feet and lets you be like, Ô Yes, this is what I want to do.Õ Ó Borse said.

said. Already the new system has consolidated bus stops so children are gathering at neighborhood stops rather than receiving the door-to-door service of the past. The tweaked schedule will reinstitute bus transfers, in some cases, where students will exit one bus and board a new bus on their way home from school. These are required because the high school and middle school end the school day at the same time, Andrews said. He had hoped to minimize transfers this year. Student and parent complaints came in at a brisk pace during the first week of school, and Andrews said in an emailed response last week that the community is Ò justified in being upset and disillusioned given our performance.Ó Much of the criticism has been constructive, he said Monday. Ò Parents understand this isnÕ t easy. They are supportive,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s been hard to accept the criticism, but itÕ s deserved.Ó

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1459 Accident on Main St 1541 JuvProblem on Browns River Rd 1545 Juvenile Problem on Upper Main St 1719 VIN Verification on Maple St 2155 Found Property on Maple St 2254 Two Arrested for Disorderly Conduct by Phone & Stalking, on Upper Main St Wednesday 0707 Assisted Rescue on Franklin St 0714 Directed Patrol on Old Colchester Rd 0833 Fraud on Bixby Hill Rd 1201 Motor Vehicle Complaint on Cascade St 1307 Accident on Kellogg Rd 1312 Theft on Susie Wilson Rd 1343 Noise Complaint on Athens Dr 1553 Animal Problem on Countryside Dr 1645 Suspicious on River Rd

POLICE BEAT Police probe crash that sent five to the hospital Questions remain regarding the one-vehicle crash that sent five people to the hospital Aug. 27 on Route 15 in Colchester. Samar Jameel, 16, of Burlington was driving a 2003 Pontiac when it struck a utility pole by the entrance to St. MichaelÕ s College. She had to be extricated from the car by fire personnel. The other passengers were Burlington residents Raqiya Jaber, 24, Huba Jaber, 38, and a 13-year-old girl, as well as Iman Jaber, 28, of Winooski. All five were taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Raqiya, Hubaa and Iman Jaber have all since been discharged, while JameelÕ s status is unclear as her family declined to allow the hospital to provide updates. The 13-year-oldÕ s status also was not available. Police are still looking into whether Jameel had a valid driverÕ s license, as well as what caused the crash that shut down traffic in the area for two hours. The crash occurred on move-in day for new St. MichaelÕ s students. Groups of students and faculty could be seen on the lawn as they watched the rescue efforts unfold. Agencies that responded to the crash included Colchester police and rescue, Essex police, St. MichaelÕ s College Fire and Rescue, Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Company, Vermont Air National Guard Heavy Rescue, UVM Rescue, South Burlington Fire and Rescue and the Vermont Transportation Agency Those with information about the

should preclude her from holding higher office,Ó Paul said. For the record, a U.S. House of RepresentativesÕ Intelligence Committee report released in November 2014 concluded that there was Ò no intelligence failure prior to the attacks,Ó in Benghazi. That committee was chaired by Republican Congressman Mike Rogers of Michigan. During his speech Monday night, Paul also addressed TrumpÕ s candidacy, saying the real estate developerÕ s support of eminent domain takings of private property and his support of government involvement in health care disqualify him as a conservative.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul brought his conservative message to the Whitcomb Farm in Essex Monday night. Paul is the first 2016 Republican candidate for president to visit the Green Mountain state, despite its proximity to early-primary state New Hampshire. PHOTO BY JASON STARR

An Essex Junction man was arrested for providing false information to police after being stopped in Essex on Aug. 29. Police say Joseph Desorda, 30, was pulled over after Vermont State Police received a call from the Jolley Convenience Store in Jericho, where an employee reported Desorda was with a woman who appeared highly impaired and was falling over when trying to get into the car. After troopers found the car on Green Field Road in Essex, they determined the woman was safe and in good condition. When asked for his identity, Desorda lied to police. Once they figured out who he was, Desorda was taken into custody and cited to appear in Chittenden Superior Court on Oct. 13.

Overturned truck results in DUI An Essex Junction man was arrested on DUI charges after overturning his pickup truck on Hillview Road in Richmond. Joshua A. Ward, 22, was found at a nearby residence after police arrived at the scene. WardÕ s breath alcohol concentration was 0.187 percent three and a half hours after the crash, according to police. He was cited for a DUI and later released. Ò WeÕ re going to have to wake up or weÕ ll wake up one day and find out our nominee is not a conservative,Ó he said of Trump. Paul described his conservatism as rooted in 4th Amendment privacy protections against the type of phone and internet data mining that national intelligence officials admit to collecting in the name of fighting terrorism, saying itÕ s the type of invasion of privacy that sparked the American Revolution against England. Ò IÕ m all for collecting the records of terrorists,Ó Paul said. Ò I just donÕ t want to collect all our records. We have so much information, weÕ re overwhelmed by it. We could know more about those we have suspicion (about). We could do a better job on them.Ó Paul also argued for a contracting foreign policy, one that ends AmericaÕ s recent practice of participating in the overthrow of Middle East dictators and arming so-called Ò moderateÓ fighters he said often turn out to be jihadists. But he bristled at the notion that he is an isolationist. Ò If you want troops in the Middle East, IÕ m not your guy,Ó he said. Ò There will always be a Bush or a Clinton that will take you back É (IÕ m for a) strong national defense but not one eager for war. When we fight, we fight with overwhelming power, we fight to win, and we come home.Ó The Vermont Republican Party used the event as a motivator for the 2016 elections, where party leaders said they hope to win the governorship and end the Democratic veto-proof majority in the Legislature. Lt. Gov. Phil Scott spoke before Paul and received a standing ovation from about 120 Republicans in attendance and shouts of encouragement for him to run for governor next year. Ò The bigger the cheer for our lieutenant governor the more likely weÕ ll get a big announcement soon,Ó party finance Chairwoman Dawn Terrill said.

Friday 0034 Noise Complaint on Willeys Ct 0918 Found Property on Susie Wilson

Fraud on Sunset Dr Disabled Vehicle on Pearl St Agency Assist on Educational Dr Motor Vehicle Complaint on Park Accident on Pearl St Theft on Upper Main St Shoplifting on Essex Way Phone Problem on Center Rd DLS on Pinecrest Dr Accident on Essex Way Disorderly on Pearl St Suspicious Circumstance on Pearl Animal Problem on Beech St Suspicious Vehicle on Pioneer St Assault on Pearl St Susp Circumstance on Willeys Ct Accident on Pearl St

Saturday 0017 Susp Vehicle on Susie Wilson Rd 0304 Theft on Pearl St 0641 Susp Circumstance on Lincoln St 0642 Vandalism(s) on Pearl St 0822 Assisted Rescue on Pearl St 0859 Theft on Logwood Cir 0904 Susp Circumstance on Abnaki Ave 1128 VIN Verification on Lincoln St 1139 VIN Verification on Whipple Dr 1213 Fraud Essex Way 1254 Animal Problem on Cypress Ln 1306 Susp Circumstance on Ridge Rd 1807 Juvenile Problem on Gardenside

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from page 1a and farm it will be different É This is a big lift for all of us, but it is worthwhile, and it is going to work.Ó Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Ross said the only place to look for water quality funding is ourselves. Ò Fees and taxes donÕ t get passed without citizen support,Ó he said. Ò We all know we have a water quality problem in this state and we know itÕ s a big problem É ItÕ s our responsibility to act.Ó Essex Director of Public Works Dennis Lutz envisions increased budget requests for road maintenance, stormwater infrastructure and stream stabilization as a result of the plan. He said a better handle on the costs would allow town officials to make forward-looking water quality funding requests at one time, instead of on an asneeded basis. Ò At some point IÕ m going to have to go back to the community and ask for money,Ó Lutz said. Ò We would like to do it at one time with all these factors on the table.Ó

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Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, said the Vermont water quality bill passed this year includes the creation of a task force to help municipalities navigate their responsibilities under the EPA plan and seek funding sources. Agency of Transportation Secretary Sue Minter said agency engineers will be available to municipal officials for technical support when retrofitting town roads with stormwater runoff improvements. Meanwhile, all agricultural operations will be subject to required compliance with water quality practices that are currently self-reported only by large operations. New enforcement authority that the legislature granted to the Agency of Agriculture include reducing livestock numbers and eliminating agriculture-related property tax breaks. A comment period on the new EPA plan extends through September. Comments can be directed to Stephen Perkins (perkins. stephen@epa.gov); Lake Champlain TMDL Project Manager; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1 Ð New England; 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100; Mail Code OEP06-3; Boston, MA 02109-3912.

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Opinion Perspective Letters to the Editor Engaging Vermont kids in and out of the classroom Fair draw disputed

By Gov. Peter Shumlin The end of summer and the beginning of another school year is an important milestone in the life of each child. For many Vermont kids, this summer was likely a time of rich experience and opportunity, with travel to a new place, quality time with family, and friends, camp and days packed with learning, excitement and growth. Though sadly, this is not the narrative for some of our kids, with time outside of school less engaging, where people, parents and programs may be absent, and where boredom is too present and pervasive. We know that ensuring kids have more time to learn in high-quality, engaging environments is essential for their development and a good indicator of future success. That’s exactly why we’re working so hard to ensure more Vermont children have those opportunities to learn and be engaged both in and out of school. Starting next year, every Vermont child will have access to high quality pre-k education, making Vermont the first state in the nation to guarantee pre-k education to every 3and 4-year-old. With universal pre-k, we have taken a big step toward ensuring that all Vermont children enter their school age years with every possible opportunity to be ready to learn. To further support these efforts, we’ve also been able to secure $37 million in federal grants to bolster early education programs to help give Vermont kids a strong start. Because we all know that kids can’t learn effectively when they’re hungry, we’re also working to ensure that all lowincome students have access to free, nutritious school meals. To do that, we have eliminated the reduced-price category for school lunch, allowing all students eligible for free or reduced price meals to get lunch for free. Since this took effect, food service directors have reported a marked increase in school meal participation. Working with Hunger Free Vermont, we also launched a new program that allows eligible schools to offer free meals to all students in the school, reducing administrative burdens on school administrators, creating a more inclusive school meal experience, and reducing the stigma that can be associated with receiving free meals. Six months after the launch of this new program, over 30 Vermont schools have already enrolled and are reporting improved school meal finances and an average school meal participation rate increase of 10 percent. Beyond the early years, we’re working to ensure that high school students have opportunities to engage beyond their day-to-day curriculum. By creating flexible pathways to secondary school completion, we’re increasing Vermont students’ individual options while fostering a connection between school and careers. These flexible pathways include Personalized Learning Plans for every student, internships, career and technical education as well as work-based and virtual learning. To allow for further personalized learning, I signed into law legislation that expanded dual enrollment, a program that allows students to earn college credit for free while still in high school. The law has been a huge success, with the number of Vermont students taking advantage of dual enrollment doubling from around 600 to almost 1,300 in 2014. Combined with the Vermont Strong Scholars program – which will pay for up to one year of college-level tuition for any Vermont student who studies at a Vermont college or university and stays to work in an emerging sector of our economy – Vermont students who play their cards right will be able to receive up to two years of free college tuition. The reason I feel so strongly about creating extracurricular educational opportunities for kids is because I benefited greatly from such help. As a kid who learned differently, I remember being told in second grade that I would be unlikely to go on to college, let alone become a successful student. But one teacher believed in me. After her long days at school, Claire Ogelsby loaded me in her Willy’s Jeep and took me to her log cabin deep in the woods on Windmill Hill Road in Westminster West, and slowly and creatively she taught me how to read. Every child in Vermont deserves the same opportunity to be inspired, engaged and guided to learn with that helping hand I received. It has been my goal that each Vermont child receives not only the best, but the most equitable education possible, from pre-k through adulthood. With the help of many, we’re building an educational system in Vermont that will provide those opportunities and let every child, regardless of their income, achieve their full potential. Peter Shumlin is governor of Vermont.

I read Tim Shea’s Aug. 20 column (“The Champlain Valley’s unique, multi-faceted fair”). It referenced an Aug. 13 column by Jeff Berard (“What happened to the fair?). Shea noted that Berard expressed the heyday of Champlain Valley Fair attendance at around 300,000 people. Said Shea: “We can say with great certainty, this fair has never seen a paid attendance of more than 200,000 people.” The Burlington Free Press reported in 2010 on ten years of fair attendance from 2000 to 2009. It said there was a low of 281,000 (2006) and a high of 309,000 (2009). There is also a 2004 Business People VT article that states the fair draws over 300,000 people. A Vermont Business Magazine story in 2005 says the fair drew 290,128 people. Mr. Shea goes on to explain how they moved a fried dough booth and made a space with a tent covering so that people and families could sit down and rest, and that this move cost them money. I highly doubt, with charging over 20 percent of gross sales to food venders, on top of what is charged to rent the space, that moving one fried dough stand was a loss.

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Conservative leanings? I would like to second Niel Christiansen’s opinion (“Too much McLaughrey” Aug. 20) regarding the submissions printed here from John McLaughrey of the Ethan Allen Institute. There is too much of it (relative to opposing views) and too much bad science. An Editor’s Note was added to Christiansen’s letter stating that of the last 10 issues, McLaughrey was published in two of them. I think this was meant to downplay the frequency, but 20 percent of recent issues is a lot. It gets even worse when you consider the other articles published by Ethan Allen Institute writers.

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Engagement needed for wildlife protection Vermonters are hearing a lot about wildlife conservation these days, but often traditional conservation ideology isn’t in the best interest of our wildlife in general. There is no doubt Vermonters care deeply about wildlife. However, if we want better protections for our wildlife, then we must become more engaged. Did you know that when large parcels of land are purchased by the state that commercial trapping is

By Rob Roper

Vermont is a tougher than average place to make a living. No secret there. One of the first questions you get from folks you meet is, “You live here full time? How do you make it work?” Some of the answers are necessarily creative. Vermont is a great place to live, but it comes with sacrifices. There are fewer career paths, a lack of high-paying jobs overall, and lower pay here for doing the same job in another state. So, lots of people telecommute. Many work multiple jobs. Some rent out their homes over the holidays to generate extra income (or, more likely, to pay their exorbitantly high property taxes). According to an analysis by the Small Business Administration, in 2011 small businesses represented 96.3 percent of all employers in Vermont, and of them 76.3 percent had no employees (other than the owner). We have a lot of entrepreneurial people working for

themselves. Given these characteristics embodied by our citizens and our employment environment, state law should do more to reflect, accommodate and build on the dynamic aspects of this reality. How can we make it easier for the person who is a sole proprietor of a landscaping business, doing odd jobs on the side through TaskRabbit, and renting out a spare room through Airbnb in order to get ahead? One way is for Vermont to make it easier for individuals to classify themselves as independent contractors. Right now it is difficult, as the state prefers to pigeonhole someone as an employee who works for an employer. This makes it easier for bureaucrats to enforce mandates like employer-provided health insurance and workers’ compensation, but this no longer reflects the reality of how people live, either as workers and consumers. This was (and is) a big issue with Uber in

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automatically part of the deal? When it comes to conservation, I can’t think of a greater responsibility than to do everything we can to protect Vermont’s endangered species, such as the Canada Lynx, American Marten and the Bald Eagle. Trapping poses a risk to these animals, who are injured and killed in traps set for other animals. Whether a kill trap or a leghold trap, traps cannot differentiate between the trapper’s target animal and other non-target animals, including endangered species, birds, and even cats and dogs. In just one year, 14 American Marten were reported killed in Vermont in traps set for other animals. This number may be much higher since reporting by trappers of martens injured or killed in their traps is not required by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. There is no way to know the impact these “incidental” trapping occurrences have had, and continue to have, on the overall American Marten population if reporting is not required — not to mention the extreme pain and suffering experienced by the animals. I’m sure much of this information is new to people and it shouldn’t be that way. The majority of Vermont residents are left out of the decisionmaking process, as witnessed by the composition of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board, which is comprised of only consumptive users of wildlife; there are no representatives of those who choose to enjoy wildlife without necessarily hunting or trapping them. If wildlife is truly here for all of us to enjoy, then isn’t it time that we are given a seat at the table where decisions are being made that adversely impact our wildlife? Brenna Galdenzi Executive Director Protect Our Wildlife

In age of Uber, ‘Right To Work’ makes even more sense

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Rob Roper is the president of the Ethan Allen Institute. It was not hard to find two of his articles in the last 10 issues, which brings the total to 40 percent. Roper and McLaughrey tend to write about different topics. It’s mostly the bad science that bothers me, but both are conservative in nature. I have been observing the submission frequency of these two for a number of years and wondering if The Essex Reporter is intentionally pushing more conservative material. So I did some “investigative reporting” (I emailed the editor and asked them about it). The Reporter does not accept payment for these articles, which is good; McLaughrey and Roper aren’t buying their way into the paper. The editor stated that McLaughrey sends them something “every other week.” That means The Essex Reporter is actually choosing to not publish quite a bit. This is also good news, I think. What we have here is simply an aggressive and prolific organization (The Ethan Allen Institute) that is working really hard to spread their anti-science agenda. I would like to see The Essex Reporter cut the publishing of Ethan Allen Institute submissions even more and find better, pro-science writings.

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Burlington. Uber drivers consider themselves to be independent contractors, and, as such, have a great deal of flexibility as far as work hours and schedules. They drive when they want to drive, and don’t when they don’t. Uber contends that they do not employ these drivers, but merely provide a service platform that allows the sharing of information between customers and drivers. The city, however, would rather the drivers be considered employees of Uber – as would Uber’s competitors, who are stuck dealing with the city and its oldeconomy, costly mandates. The solution, of course, is to unburden the traditional taxi service model, not saddle the new, innovated, effective and highly popular sharing platform. Another way is for Vermont to join the 25 other “Right to Work” states. Passing a Right to Work law would guarantee that no Vermonter could be compelled, as a condition of employment, to join or not to join, nor to pay dues to a labor union. Now, Vermonters who choose not to join a union can be compelled to pay 85 percent of union dues as a so-called “agency fee.” This is an incredibly unfair policy. Unions argue that non-union workers still benefit from the collective bargaining rights of the union and legal representation under certain circumstances, calling them derisively “free riders.” The fair solution would be to make workers who choose not to join the union responsible for negotiating their own wages and benefits

separately from the union, and to release the union from any obligations it currently has in regard to non-unionized employees. In addition to common sense justice of Right to Work laws, the overall outcomes in states that have them are compelling: faster economic growth, more jobs, a growing working population, and greater purchasing power per dollar. The way the economy functions is changing, and with it the way we live our lives, both as workers and as consumers. The new sharing economy, driven by dynamic and innovative companies like Uber, TaskRabbit, Airbnb and many others offers compelling opportunities for hardworking people, or folks with assets that are otherwise not being efficiently utilized. Vermont is in a unique position to take advantage of this information technology revolution for a couple of reasons. One is that we should. The idea of a “sharing” economy that more efficiently uses resources is one that fits neatly with Vermont’s small, tightlyknit communities and culture. The other is that we must. In a state where jobs are hard to come by, incomes are lower, and costs of living high, we owe it to ourselves to open as many doors to opportunity as possible and to remove as many barriers to employment and entrepreneurialism as possible. Rob Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute, online at www. ethanallen.org.

The Essex Reporter • September 3, 2015

Essex Junction Senior Center

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Anyone interested in at the Catamount Country Club? On The Senior Center is celebrating its 30th By Peggy serving on the board of Sept. 21, we leave the center and head directors is encouraged out for a BBQ lunch and then hit a anniversary with an open Pearson to contact Lou Ann. house on Sept. 17 from bucket of balls on the driving range. It 4- 6 p.m. The community On Sept. 9, Essex costs $24 if you ride the Senior Van, or Essex Junction is invited to enjoy some Senior Citizens $20 if you drive yourself. Senior Center refreshments, meet enjoys lunch at the Want to go on a trip? Plans are Director Lou Ann Pioli, Grand Buffet. The in the works for two other interesting and learn more about next luncheon on the outings. A trip to Hope Cemetery the Center. Please come and help 16th is at Maple Street with Essex in Barre is scheduled for Sept. 24. us celebrate 30 years of service to Congregational Church and St. James The $10 fee includes transportation seniors. Thanks Brenda Rathe, Mary Episcopal Church hosting. in the Senior Van and entrance to and Stan Carroll and Bernie Haslam We begin exercise classes the cemetery, with a guided tour of for organizing the open house. Wednesdays during late afternoons/ some wonderful examples of granite As we celebrate 30 years, we are early evenings starting Sept. 9. craftsmanship and many unique making progress toward forming Strength 45 Class starts at 4:15, and one nonprofit corporation joining Jazzercize Lite follows at 5:30. Your memorials. Before the tour, lunch is together the Senior Center and Essex 10-visit punch pass is $30 for members on your own at the Wayside, one of the most popular restaurants in central Senior Citizens. Both groups agreed or $35 for non-members. by popular vote that the name of the A Soup and Sandwich luncheon on Vermont. The Senior Center and Essex new corporation is Essex Area Senior Sept. 11 is at noon. The center supplies Parks and Recreation present a trip to Center. soup and you bring your own sandwich. Now that we have a name, the draft ItÕ s $1 for members, or $2 for non- Friesians of Majesty on Tuesday, Oct. 6 on a Premier Coach. Interact with bylaws are available for review at the members. Reservations are required. Center and at Maple Street Park. On If you enjoy a good book, why beautiful majestic horses in a guided Sept. 10, both groups meet at Maple not join the book club? This monthÕ s tour of European-style barns. The all Street Park to discuss and approve discussion is about The Nightingale inclusive fee of $65 for members and the bylaws. In a few months, nine by Kristin Hannah on Sept. 17 from residents, and $75 for non-member members, some from both groups, will 10:30-11:30 a.m. and non-residents. Lunch is at the be elected to form a board of directors. How about spending an afternoon Black Rock Steakhouse.

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.

Del’s Ride doubles donation total

The second annual DelÕ s Ride was held on Sunday, with 45 registered riders and around $14,000 raised in donations Ñ double last yearÕ s total. The event, which was held at the Sleepy Hollow Inn Ski and Bike Center in Huntington, is named after Delaney Johnson, a 6-year-old from Essex Junction who suffers from Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC); those with the condition often experience a range of paralysis, from acute numbness in an extremity to full loss of feeling and movement. All funds raised during DelÕ s Ride go to Cure AHC, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for the disease. Ò It was just a perfect day. The weather was beautiful and so many of our friends and family were there,Ó said Katrina Sliwka, DelaneyÕ s mother. Ò You could feel the support for Delaney and the enthusiasm about the ride; it was a great group of people gathered with great

energy.Ó Sliwka added that over the past few weeks sheÕ s realized how much of an impact DelaneyÕ s story has

had on the community, and the response has been equally as moving. Ò I just feel so fortunate for all the great people

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

Mae (Desso) Lamore, 80, died peacefully early Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2015 at the Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington with her loving family by her side. Mae was born on March 29, 1935 in Essex, the daughter of Harold and Mae (Desso) Neva (Hicks) Desso. Lamore Mae was a 1953 graduate of Essex Junction High School, graduating as valedictorian. She continued her education taking business courses at Champlain College and the Chittenden Bank. She retired from Chittenden Bank after many years of service in the loan accounting department. Later Mae became employed by the Bank of Boston doing research, and held that job until she retired due to health issues. Mae also devoted many hours to the BishopÕ sÕ Fund Finance Committee at St. Pius Church. Mae married Raymond Lamore on July 11, 1959 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington; they were married for 56 years. Mae is survived by Raymond and her children, Pamela Millette and husband David of Georgia, Raymond Lamore Jr. and partner Amanda Collins of Swanton, and Andrew Lamore and his wife Staci of Milton; her grandchildren, Brandy, Travis, Brad and Nathan; great-grandchildren Amrie, Raelynn and Scarlett; her sisters and brothers, Betty Koonce of Florida, Gerald Desso of Essex, Marilyn Mahoney of Milton, and Joanne Myers and her husband Charlie of Colchester; her sister-in-law, Betty Desso, of Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. Her brother, Harlow Ò BudÓ Desso, brothers-in-law Tom Mahoney and Norm Koonce, and sister-in-law Lil Desso died earlier. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Essex Center with Fr. Lino Oropeze officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.

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Births

Emma Jo Myers was born Aug. 5, 2015 at UVM Medical Center. She is the daughter of Britni Williams Myers and Justin Myers of Milton. Proud grandparents are Dennis and Gretchen Williams of Essex and Dan and Lori Myers of Colchester.

Kids sit on their bikes at the second annual Del’s Ride on Sunday. The event featured a new children’s course called Nina’s Loop. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATRINA SLIWKA

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weÕ ve come to know through Del,Ó Sliwka said. For more photos of the event, visit www.Facebook. com/DelsRide.

Mae (Desso) Lamore

Emma Jo Myers

Harlow Elizabeth Mack was born July 26, 2015 at UVM Medical Center. She is the daughter of Emily Mack Farnsworth and Torrey Mack of Essex Junction.

DOES YOUR CAT URINATE OUT OF ITS LITTER BOX?

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OPEN STREETS Ð Local Motion invites volunteers to participate in OpenStreets NEIGHBOR RIDES BTV Ò VermontÕ s cicloviaÓ Ð The Neighbor Rides a one-day, car-free streets program needs volunteer drivers to use their personal event to encourage family biking, walking and play. vehicles to transport Volunteers are needed seniors and persons with disabilities to and from life- on Sun., Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help sustaining and enriching with street closures, activities such as medical provide information, escort appointments, grocery SuperCyclists, etc. On-line stores, adult day centers, training provided. Contact etc. Valid driverÕ s license, Katelin Brewer-Colie at registration and insurance 861-2700 or email Katelin@ required as well as a background check. Contact localmotion.org. Laurie Dana at 861-7832 or READY TO LEARN email laurie@unitedwaycc. Ð Greater Burlington org. YMCA is beginning its fourth year of Early HOTLINE/ADVOCATE TRAINING Ð Women Helping Battered Women will be holding its advocate training on Sept. 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Sept. 12 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for those who want to be involved in advocacy and social change. Volunteers could work on the hotline, help survivors with job applications and housing searches, serve as a legal advocate for the Legal Clinic or provide

Learning Readiness and is again providing servicelearning opportunities for community volunteers and students in Early Ed., Psychology, Social Work and related fields. Volunteers can help plan, set up and take down activity centers, engage with participants, co-lead/ lead closing circles, etc. Weekly three-hour sessions, 8:30-11:30 a.m., two to four sessions a week. Contact Tina Boljevac at 862-9622 or email tboljevac@gbymca. org. ALZHEIMERÕ S WALK Ð AlzheimerÕ s Association is looking for volunteers to help with this yearÕ s 2015 Walk to End AlzheimerÕ s on Sept. 20 at Shelburne Museum. Volunteers can help with pre-event planning or postering or help with parking, registration, etc. on event day. Contact Jane Mitchell at 316-3839 or email jimtchell@alz.org.

Essex Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers Essex Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers to deliver meals to seniors in Colchester. If you are interested, please call Karen Hershberg 878-7681.

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Essex Area Religious Directory

C ALENDAR 3 Thursday Pickup Rugby. Burlington Rugby Vermont

SEPT. 7

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/

Beneﬁt Concert. The Burlington Congrega-

tional Church will host the Palestinian Violin Project Beneﬁt concert presented by violinist Michael Dabroski and pianist Michael Arnowitt. Proceeds from a freewill offering will beneﬁt Al Kamandjati, a school that provides musical education to impoverished Palestinian children. Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: www.vtjp.org

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.

be hosting artist Emily Anderson for oneon-one consultations, which range from 15-30 minutes in duration. People select three cards and Emily guides a reﬂective dialogue. People leave with a deeper sense of who they are and what matters to them. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. $5. Information: http://www.bluebirdfairies. com/

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.

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: “Shanghai Express.” The Movies at Main Street

Landing series present the Josef von Sternberg directed 1932 romantic drama “Shanghai Express,” starring Marlene Dietrich, Clive Brook and Anna May Wong. Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations beneﬁt a local charity. Contact: 540-3018 or www. mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

Chess: The Musical. Stowe Theatre Guild

presents its production of Chess: The Musical. The show tells the story of the world chess 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 Sept. 5. Town Hall Theatre, Stowe. Tickets: $25 for adults, $15 for age 18 and under. Tickets and show schedule: stowetheatre.com or 253-3961.

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.

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.

Friday

Bluebird Fairy Card Readings. ArtsRiot will

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 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.

60TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY CHICKEN BBQ. The Underhill Jericho Fire Department is hosting its annual Labor Day barbeque. This year's proceeds will be going to the UJFD Fireﬁghter's Fund. This fund is used to provide department members and their families with emergency assistance, should the need ever arise. Food prepared by Bill Wetherbee's Catering. Tickets available for purchase at various locations around Jericho and Underhill. Browns River Middle School, Jericho, 11:30 a.m. Contact Lt. Calvin: 373-0515.

Saturday Mad River Valley Craft Fair will feature four bands including jazz, big band and folk-punk, seated massage, kids’ activities and food court. Over 100, juried artisans will offer a wide variety of handmade items ranging from clothes to household items. Free parking. Ticket good for both days. Continues Sept. 6. Kenyon’s Field, Waitsﬁeld, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults $5, children under 12 are free.

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.

Balkan Folk Dancing. Taught by Louise Brill.

Easier line and circle dances are taught the ﬁrst hour, followed by intermediate dances, reviews and open request dancing. Beginners are welcome and no partner required. Wear informal, comfortable clothing. Plenty of parking. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. $6 recommended donation and a snack to share at break. Contact Louise: 540-1020 or dance@together.net.

Monday

Shape and Share Life Stories. Prompts trig-

ger real-life experience stories, which are crafted into engaging narrative and shared with the group. Led by Recille Hamrell. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free and open to all adults. Information: 878-4918 or www. williston.lib.vt.us.

Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting

of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 651-5012.

Wednesday

VT Skating Academy Registration. The

45th Mad River Valley Craft Fair. This year’s

Tuesday

Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group. The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be hosting its monthly meeting. The meeting is open for spouses, partners, men newly diagnosed, men dealing with recurrent prostate cancer, men dealing with the side affects of treatment, and men who have been successfully treated for the disease. Hope Lodge, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact Mary: 274-4990 or vmary@aol.com.

Tuesday Night Trail Running Series. Catamount Outdoor Family Center invites all trail-running enthusiasts to this fun event

Vermont Skating Academy will be holding registration for their basic skills program. Essex Skating Facility, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 878-1394 or . vsa@ccsuvt.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 p.m. Free. Information: 370-5369.

Home Buying Seminar. The New England

Federal Credit Union will be hosting a seminar for all those preparing to get a mortgage, whether it’s a ﬁrst home, next home, or downsizing. The seminar will be lead by members of the credit union’s Mortgage Loan team. Pre-registration is encouraged. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Register: http://www.nefcu.com/event/ thinking-about-buyinga-home.html

ECHO AfterDark Presents: Firkin Thursday. Local and regional brewers will come together to offer unique small-batch beers, ciders, and meads, fermented especially for Firkin Thursday, an ECHO AfterDark event. The ﬁrkin cask or barrel is onefourth the size of a typical ale or beer barrel. Rather than adding CO2 to the beverage for carbonation, the carbonation is developed naturally. Admission includes ten tastings and a commemorative tasting glass. All proceeds beneﬁt ECHO’s vision of a healthy Lake Champlain. ECHO Lake Aquarium, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $20 ECHO members; $25 for non-members. Information: http:// echovermont.org

Ongoing Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings hap-

pen on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Information: www.essexartleague.com.

Craft Connection. Come the Essex Alliance

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

Divorce Care Support Group. Divorce is

a tough road. Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-

doubt are common, but there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. The 13-week 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 is available. Call Dawn Thursday by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit: 878-7622. Information: essexeatsout@gmail.com or www.essexeatsout. org.

Essex Community Historical Society. Es-

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

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. Collec-

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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 of-

fer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior. Contact: 2wolvescenter@gmail.com or 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 Essex Parks and Rec: 878-1342.

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 Meet-

ings 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. Thurs-

days. 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.

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 Recre-

ation offers movie matinees on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Popcorn and coffee will be provided. Movies begin at 1 p.m. Free. 781 Blakely Road, Colchester. Information: 264-5640.

Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex of-

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,

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 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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FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 Songs and Stories with Matthew - Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. Funded by the Friends of Brownell Library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Dungeons and Dragons. Embark on imaginary adventure. Our Dungeon Master serves as the gameÕ s referees and storytellers. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 p.m. 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.

ONGOING Adopt a Beanie Pet. Want a pet of your own? Adopt one of our cute critters for a week. Keep a daily journal to share with us. For kids entering grade 2 and up.

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Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. $5. Information: 878-0444.

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Essex Community Justice Center’s Citizen Advisory Board Meetings. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of all even-numbered months. The Community Justice Center provides restorative responses to crime and conﬂict in the greater Essex area. The Citizens Advisory Board advises the Community Justice Center on policy, direction and programming in an ongoing capacity. Community Justice Center, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact Kate: 662-0001 or at kate@essexcjc.org.

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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.

Drop-In Pottery Wheel Class. Spend Friday nights with our pottery instructors learning the basics of wheel working. Try the wheel and have some fun with other beginner potters. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, students will learn the basics of preparing and centering the clay and making cups, mugs and bowls. Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. Additional fired and glazed pieces are $5 each. No registration necessary but space is limited. First come, first served. BCA Print and Wheel Studio, Burlington, Fridays 8-10 p.m. $12. Contact: 865-7166.

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Drop-In Life Drawing Class. This drop-in life drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local painter Glynnis Fawkes. Spend the evening with other artists drawing one of our experienced models. Bring drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Ages 16 and up. BCA Center, Burlington, Mondays 6:308:30 p.m. $8. Contact: 865-7166.

Tech Help with Clif. Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new electronic devices and Clif will sit with you to help you learn more about them. No reservations needed. First come, first helped. Brownell Library, Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. 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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Lego Club. Mondays. We have thousands of Legos for you to build awesome creations. Snacks will be provided. Essex Free Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Drop-in Knitting Group. Connect with other knitters and tackle new knitting projects. Both beginner and advanced knitters are welcome. Essex Free Library, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Creative Writing Club. Wednesdays, for ages 9 and older. Let your imagination soar as you write your own stories and poems using prompts, games and other writing exercises. Essex Free Library, 3:304:30 p.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. 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. 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.

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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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What’s new at Mobbs Farm Back in 1968, the town of Jericho purchased a piece of property known as Mobbs Farm. Located on Fitzsimonds Road just south of Jericho Center, the land was designated as the town dump. When the dump closed, there was no set plan for what to do with the property and for a while it became a bit of a party spot. The town eventually closed off vehicular access but people continued to use the land for recreational purposes. In 2007, Jericho formed a committee to oversee the property because of perceived overuse and because people had begun to cut their own trails across the land. In 2009, the committee drafted a management plan which was revised last November. Far from a dump, the former farm is now home to a variety of recreational activities and is visited by people from well beyond the boundaries of Jericho. The 260-mile property is bisected by Fitzsimonds Road. To the west, the section often referred to as Mobbs Valley, has five miles of trails for non-motorized recreation through open fields and forests. The eastern portion which is known as Mobbs Hill has four miles of trails through steeper, forested terrain. The area abuts the UVM Research Forest, creating a block of contiguous undeveloped land for wildlife. Mobbs Committee Chair Terry Hook says the group has deliberately chosen not to label the area a park because that suggests a more manicured property. Although the trails are mowed and the fields are brush hogged on a cyclical basis, the grounds are pretty much left as is. Ò We donÕ t want to over-manage the place,Ó said Hook. The Mobbs Committee receives an annual budget from the town which they use for trail signage and hiring contractors. Most of the skilled labor is put out to bid. The committee has overseen the repair and/or replacement of all the bridges on the property and has built boardwalks on some of the muddier sections. They have resisted the urge to install too many boardwalks since they want to continue to have a natural environment. Recent projects have been completed by Timber and Stone of East Calais and the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. The committee also hosts spring and fall workdays which are mostly clean up and/or light work. Mobbs Farm is used by runners, cyclists,

cross-country skiers, equestrians and snowshoers but Hook said that probably the biggest use is by dog walkers since dogs are allowed off-leash. The committee recently had to institute a policy restricting professional dog walkers to no more than four dogs. They have just launched an online survey to try to gauge the level of usage at Mobbs. A link to that survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/9JDK2FR. During mud season, the committee posts the land to protect it from being overly rutted and during hunting season they remind visitors to wear blaze orange since hunting is allowed on the property. A relatively new feature is a parking lot on Browns Trace to complement the one on Fitzsimonds Road. The new lot is currently underutilized in contrast to the old one, which is often overflowing. Mobbs Farm has no official hours but the Browns Trace lot is only open from dawn to dusk. When the committee was first formed in 2007 an attempt was made to get people from the different constituencies of the property, i.e., equestrians, mountain bikers, runners, etc. to serve. These days there is less emphasis on that and the hope is that members of the seven-person committee will have diverse interests. Ò We donÕ t want to turn someone away because they have the wrong hobby,Ó said Hook. Hook has been on several committee in town and is enjoying his work with Mobbs. Ò It runs itself and people enjoy having it so weÕ re minimally invasive,Ó he said. Ò People are pretty happy with the area and thatÕ s a good thing.Ó

DEAN'S LIST Brigitte Irish of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Hofstra University. Miranda Haskell of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Champlain College. Haskell is majoring in psychology. William Frick of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 semester DeanÕ s List at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Andrew Nitchie of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Emily Adams of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at St. Lawrence University. Trevor A. Bibb of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at St. Lawrence University. Moya R. Cavanagh of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at St. Lawrence University. Bethany M. DeMuynck of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at St. Lawrence University. Andrew Lange of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Roger Williams University. Sara Till of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Patrick Aselin of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Bradley Adair of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at

the University of Deleware. Austin Tremblay of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Paul SmithÕ s College. Jaclyn Meshako of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List in Ithaca CollegeÕ s School of Business. Tiana Bibb of Jericho was named the to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the University of Maine. Hailey Burkhart of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Chantel Charlebois of Jericho was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Adele Julianelle of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Taylor Roberge of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 PresidentÕ s List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Katherine Hobart of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 PresidentÕ s List at Castleton State College. Isabelle D. Toulis of Underhill was named to the spring 2015 DeanÕ s List at Clarkson University.

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Last-second heroics push Colchester over Essex By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter

expired, allowing for a final Hail Mary into the end zone that would be picked off to end the contest. After the game, Perry commended the LakersÕ opponent. Ò Essex is very good; theyÕ re big, theyÕ re strong and physical, played an outstanding football game and might have they deserved better than their fate,Ó Perry said, adding the Lakers had a few chances of their own to take control of the game, possibly avoiding the need for a heroic ending. While Burnett admitted the loss was Ò heartbreaking,Ó

If FridayÕ s game is any indication of the rest of the season, Colchester and Essex have one wild journey ahead of them; the two teams provided fans with one of the most exciting finishes in recent football memory. Colchester began the scoring early as Matthew Hesford punched in a gritty 15-yard run, breaking five tackles along the way. Essex wasted no time with its response, delivering a six-yard Elliot Boutin touchdown run. A bobbled snap on the extra point forced Eli DiGrande to improvise, beating the Lakers to the edge to bring the score to 8-7 with four minutes to go in the first quarter. Hesford broke free again halfway through the second quarter, busting through the line untouched on his way to a 55-yard score. And after a tough one-yard touchdown run by Ryan Casey followed by a successful extra point kick, Colchester found itself up 20-8 heading into halftime. A shifty 25-yard punt return by ColchesterÕ s Dakota Navari gave the Lakers good field position, driving down to the Essex red zone before turning the ball over on downs Ñ failing to go up three scores Ñ a moment coach Tom Perry cited as a missed opportunity to take control of the game. Essex senior Colby Trudeau makes a spectacular oneEssex took advantage of the miscue, as Boutin scored on a handed catch during the Hornets’ 33-29 loss to Colchester. nine-yard run during the first play of the fourth quarter to cut the lead to six. Liam Coulter added a four-yard touchdown to put the Hornets ahead for the first time since the second quarter, bringing the score to 21-20. Colchester quickly drove back down the field, capping off a fourminute drive on a four-yard run by Kyle Walker, who, after refusing to go down after being stood up at the one yard line, crossed the goal line with a little help from his teammates. The score stood at 26-21 as Colchester kicked off with just over two minutes left in the game. Essex wasnÕ t done yet, however, crafting an artful two-minute drill as they marched down the field to score on a one-yard run by Boutin Ñ his third on the night. A twopoint conversion by Coulter put the Hornets up by three with 22.7 seconds to go. When Colchester took the ball over at its own 41-yard line, the game seemed all but lost. Boutin lined in shotgun formation Ñ three wideouts to his Senior Eli DiGrande heads up the field during Friday’s game against Colchester. left, Justin Evans to his right and PHOTOS | PAUL LAMONTAGNE Navari lined up in the backfield he said the Hornets will take positives from the loss, citing the beside him. Boutin took the snap, rolled right and fired to Evans along the teamÕ s Ò resiliencyÓ to come back twice as bright spot. Ò ItÕ s incredible thing to build off of,Ó Burnett said, adding that sideline Ñ a modest gain at most Ñ yet Colchester had one final trick up its sleeve. As the play developed, Navari snuck out of the while the offensive line performed well, thereÕ s a lot of work to be backfield and took off up the sideline. Evans, who caught the ball done on the defensive end. Perry called the game an Ò impressiveÓ showing for high school right near the 50-yard line, found the streaking Navari with a lateral Ñ the old Ò hook-and-ladder,Ó as itÕ s known Ñ who had one football, and while acknowledging the Lakers have much to improve on, he said the way his team responded to adversity was last defender between him and glory. He planted his foot in the ground and shimmied left, leaving a promising sign. Ò In the end, itÕ s nice to know the kids not going to give up; an Essex defender behind to set up a final foot race, ending with theyÕ re going to work really hard and have the opportunity to win Navari and Evans celebrating together in the end zone. Essex had one last chance following a 15-yard penalty as time it at the end,Ó Perry said.

Field hockey prepares to defend title this season By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter Experience is in abundance for the Essex field hockey team, which began its 2015-16 campaign this week, taking on CVU on Wednesday after The Essex Reporter went to press. Success is no stranger to the Hornets Ñ theyÕ ve won backto-back state championships Ñ and with a strong core of returning players, they show no signs of slowing down. Seniors Elise Carney and Grace Murphy will look anchor the backfield, with senior goalie Mady Corkum as the last line of defense. The midfield will be controlled by seniors Allie Rutz and Sarah Smith, while seniors Erin Murphy, Avery MacGillvray and Abbie Evans hope to spark the offense along with returning sophomore Jenna Puleo. Additionally, newcomers Dakota Allen, Hannah Palmer and Makenna Thorne Ñ all sophomores Ñ will provide a dash of youth into the experienced squad. Head coach Heather Garrow, whoÕ s entering her 10th season, highlighted the guidance provided by the large senior class as one of the teamÕ s

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o I say this too often? Sad to say goodbye to August and summer. Man, that really hurt to type and realize. We now face a five-day school week and the start of the high school fall sports season. Most teams kickoff this week while a couple started last week. Games will be fast and furious. Check the athletic website for information, schedules, game times and some possible changes. Big soccer tourney this week too. Enjoy the fair and Labor Day, which comes around very late this year. FOOTBALL Our football team played a heck of a game Friday night in its season opener versus Colchester. If you are a cursory fan, you saw or heard the score: CHS 33 ESSEX 29, but you had no idea what really happened in the game. Hornet running back Liam Coulter ran 23 times for 157 yards and a touchdown. Elliott Boutin banged out 97 yards and 3 TDs. The Hornets trailed 20-8 before BoutinÕ s TD on play number one of the fourth period. They stopped a fake punt, and Coulter scored to give the Hornets their first lead of the game 21-20 with under seven minutes to play. The Lakers answered with twoplus minutes left to regain the lead 26-21. Time out to catch your breath. Essex countered, or recountered, after a brilliant fourth down conversion, on BoutinÕ s two-yard score. Coulter added the two-point conversion to push the score to 29-26. That led to the improbable winning CHS score which came with 22 seconds left in the game. 60 yards from the end zone, CHS QB Travis Boutin drilled a pass to WR Justin Evans who in turn tossed the ball to Dakota Navari who avoided Hornets and scored with seven seconds left for the win. This week the JVs and freshman teams open up against BFA. The varsity looks to even its record in Bennington Friday versus MAU. CHS coach Tom Perry is an Essex grad. BOYSÕ SOCCER The boysÕ soccer team began the Jake Orr era with a 2-0 win over the Patriots of MAU. Tristan Salgado scored the first goal of the season to stake Essex to a 1-0 lead at the half. Noah Ferris assisted. Ferris later scored off of a Matt Lyon assist in the second half to ice the game. This week the boys host the annual Brady Tourney (former Hornet coach Jay Brady is OrrÕ s uncle) playing Rutland Thursday at 7 p.m. following Rice Ð CVU at 5 p.m. They will play again Saturday at 7 p.m. versus Rice following CVU Ð Rutland at 5 p.m. The JVs open against The Raiders and the Green Knights while the freshman play SB and BFA. The frosh shutout MMU and tied BFA and CVU in an opening scrimmage. GIRLSÕ SOCCER The girlsÕ soccer team started with a big 6-1 win over the Pats, who also showed up without a JV team. Up 2-1, the Hornets banged in a couple of goals very, very late in the first half to explode to a 4-1 advantage. Essex goal scorers include Meg Macfarlane, Jess Poratti, Huntyr Poulin, Abby Malle, Bri Johnson and Sam Serrantonio. Goalkeeper Annie Bovee made 10 saves. Away games at Rice Wednesday and in Hinesburg Saturday at 10 a.m. cover the varsity and JV schedule this week. Not sure who made the schedule, but it seems a tad early in the season to be playing the Red Hawks. The frosh fell 5-2 to BFA in a scrimmage as Lauren Prouty scored twice.

Sarah Smith chases down the ball during a game versus CVU last year.

strengths heading into the season. Ò They are very supportive and helpful on the field, offering encouragement as well as help on anticipating play and positioning,Ó she said,

adding the latter is a workin-progress as the team has several players who are new to the midfield. Garrow viewed the preseason as a success, citing the growth sheÕ s seen from the

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new players. Ò We still have a lot of work to do, a lot of fine-tuning in every aspect of our game, but there is a lot of experience and a lot of potential here,Ó Garrow said.

CROSS COUNTRY The boysÕ and girlsÕ cross-country team ran Saturday in the annual CVU relays. Emma Farrington and Annemarie Martel were first in girlsÕ relay, and the whole team ran very well for a season opener! The gals had a great day of running and looking forward to the class races at Red Rocks this week before the Invite. Matt Davis and Peter Feehan were the third team in boysÕ varsity race. This

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young squad performed well in meet No. 1. Their first 5K race will be their very own Essex Invitational Saturday. This will be the second year that the meet will take place right next door at the Tree Farm Recreational Facility. All parking is at EHS with a short walk over to the Tree Farm. There is a citizensÕ run at 8:30 a.m. for anyone interested. You can sign up the morning of the race right at the Tree Farm. Come on over and see if you can run faster than the Speedy Kat Sullivan, who had an excellent run last year. The junior varsity races kick off at 10:30 a.m. while the varsity races begin at 12 p.m. Come on over and support the teams. It is great to have a home course again and the hope is for a great crowd. Should be an exciting day.

REFEREES Made a mistake last week when I said Last Call for soccer refs. Please send me an email jgonillo@ccsuvt.org if you are interested please.

FIELD HOCKEY The field hockey team played extremely well in two scrimmages last week. They blew away Stowe needing an adding machine Ð do they still exist Ð to keep track and tally their goals. Next was a win against CVU. They travel to Hinesburg to kick off their season. They host D-II champs Rice on Friday and Mt. Abe next week.

Happy Anniversary to my brother Vince and sister-in-law Karen. This week they celebrate their 31st anniversary. I had a very small role in getting them together when after their first night out of dancing to Downpour during the summer of Õ 80, I most incorrectly stated to my brother something along the lines of I really donÕ t think Karen is interested in you! So I was wrong. Glad I was though. Congrats!

MISCELLANEOUS Football is right around the corner. The college games kick off this week and the pros. Walked into the Fair with my wife Sunday and ran into Matt Stratford Õ 94. Also saw soccer player Mike Forenza early 2000s, Lauren Miles and other EHS student/athletes. A pig-in-the-blanket, some fried dough, a doughnut with friends and some fudge two hours later, we were on the way home. Going later in the week, too.

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CCSU and ETSD Perspective Schools are open for learning in Essex Town and Chittenden Central We join our dedicated school boards, school leaders, staff and our local communities in welcoming students back to a place all of us care about Ñ our local schools. The first day of school for both of us, as kids and as educators over the course of our careers, has always been one of the greatest days of the year. And unlike other notable annual events that bring joy to the lives of young people, the enthusiasm and excitement that young children and teenagers experience on the first day of school continues throughout the school year Ñ no matter what school, what teacher, whether they walk to school or ride the bus, or whatÕ s served for lunch! The 2015-2016 school year is going to be more exciting than ever as school personnel in Essex Town, Essex Junction, Westford, and the Essex Community Educational Center have been busy this summer designing learning environments and opportunities that reflect high standards that are focused on the individual interests and needs of students. District and school websites remain the primary information source about our

schools. Our webmasters are constantly updating these sites to bring real-time and useful information to a variety of audiences. WhatÕ s more, both leadership teams in our respective districts are committed to using social media in more innovative ways to keep our communities engaged and informed on whatÕ s happening in each of our schools and across the district in terms of student learning. Websites: www.etsd.org, www.ccsuvt. org. Both school systems, although separate in design, share one common purpose, which is putting children first. This common vision became very obvious to the 20-member Regional Education District (RED) Study Committee, which met for several months this past spring to consider the pros and cons of merging the Essex Town School District with the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union. After months of study, the committee comprised of Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford citizens unanimously proposed creating a unified school district among our three communities. A unified school district is an effective educational governance

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structure because it will enable greater educational opportunities for our students at a lower administrative cost, help stabilize property tax rates over time, and preserve our great schools. The report was sent to the State Board of Education who unanimously approved the committeeÕ s recommendation on Aug. 18. The work of the Study Committee and their final report can be viewed by visiting: https://redstudy. wordpress.com/ All three communities will vote on the decision to unify the governance structure, and at the same time to elect new school board members, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. We look forward to a new school year

filled with exciting learning opportunities for students and engagement opportunities for families - who play an integral role in their son and/or daughterÕ s education. We have always found CCSU and ETSD parents, families, and the community at large to be very supportive of their schools. Thank you for your ongoing support in providing a truly excellent education Ñ one of the best in Vermont. Respectfully, Mark S. Andrews, Superintendent, Essex Town School District

Hiawatha Highlights Summer Staff Thank You: A huge thank you to Todd Irwin and Dan Ries for managing the summer work schedule that includes a thorough cleaning of every classroom, learning place and office at the school. And a huge thank you to Amanda Stevens for her continued hard work this summer with student record maintenance, communications and office management, along with her taking the lead role in our new student assessment system. Thank you Todd, Dan and Amanda, we truly appreciate you and your hard work for our students, teachers, parents and volunteers. WhatÕ s New: Our 7:30 a.m. early arrival and breakfast at Hiawatha, thatÕ s new. Also, we welcome Jennifer Ormerod to the staff as a special education teacher who will be working with our classroom teachers to support studentsÕ learning needs. Welcome Jennifer! Hiawatha Open House: Our Open House will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All of our families and friends are invited to attend this annual event. Our Hiawatha PTO: For many years our PTO has worked tirelessly to provide many enriching activities for our Hiawatha Families. New for this year is a proposal for playground enhancements. But in order for this and other activities to happen, we need your help. Please join us at our first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library to find out how you can be a part of all, some or just one of these activities. Thank you and hope to see you there. Reminders and Things to Keep in Mind: Please be sure to go over the Student Behavior Expectations with your child Remember school rules to foster a respectful learning place - Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Your Best. *For more information on school news, please visit our school website at www. ccsuvt.org/hiawatha or contact Amanda Stevens at 878-1384 or Tom Bochanski at tbochanski@ccsuvt.org.

Judith DeNova, Superintendent, Chittenden Central Supervisory Union

ADL Agenda Dear Families, Welcome back to the school year. Students were sent home on the first day of school with a red folder containing several forms that must be returned to school. These include biographical data, health update, and technology contract forms. Especially of great importance this year is an update of parentsÕ /guardiansÕ most current email address on the bio form. All of our communication, including our new progress reporting system called Jumprope, will be accessed via a message sent to your email address. Information about how to access the Jumprope portal will be emailed to families in a few weeks. We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7-8 p.m. At Open House families will hear more about Jumprope, multiaged homerooms, and personal learning plans being written by seventh and eighth grade students, as well as being able to meet teachers and hear about plans for the school year. We hope you can join us. Laurie Singer, Principal Fall Interscholastic Sports: Tryouts and practices have already begun for soccer, field hockey, and cross country. Student athletes are learning the power of teamwork and individual growth within the sport. Parents and friends are invited to witness first hand the results of their determination and hard work by attending an up-coming game or meet. All games and meets are available for review on the ADL website. We hope you will join us to cheer on the Chargers.

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In June 2015, CTE instructors spent a week in Louisville, KY with their students who competed at the national level at SkillsUSA. Programs competing at nationals were Dental Assisting, Cosmetology 1 and 2, Building Technology, Professional Foods, Computer Animation/Web Page Design and Computer Systems Technology. All of the students did well and represented themselves, their programs and the Center for Technology, Essex in a way to make all of us proud. CTE students competed against students enrolled in technical high schools and postsecondary institutions who have been studying their skill area for three to four years. Congratulations to all these students and their instructors. It takes a team working together to reach these levels of performance at the national level.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Children’s Lessons Wed., Thurs., and Fri. Adult Lessons Sundays Todd Irwin and Dan Ries were hard at work this summer. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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Seniors who are considering applying to any type of college or technical program following high school need to attend this meeting. Topics to be covered include fall college visits, requesting transcripts and recommendation letters, ACT & SAT testing, application tips and deadlines, essay writing, plus time for you to ask questions about the college application process. Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Essex High School.

Town of Essex Hydrant Flushing The Town of Essex Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the Town during the months of September and October. Residents may experience some temporary discoloration of their water during this period. Allowing the water to run for a few minutes will generally clear up this problem. If this issue persists please contact the Public Works Department at 878-1344.

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YWP Writing Challenges

General writing from the summer in any genre. Due Sept. 4

Mentor. Who has influenced and encouraged you most in your life -- in or out of school? Why has this person been so powerful for you? Alternate: Photo-Bookshop: Write a story based on the photo, “Recursive Bookshop,” by Alexandre Duret-Lutz. Due Sept. 11

Young Writers Project is an independent nonprofit that engages students to write, helps them improve and connects them with authentic audiences. Each month, this newspaper will present the best local writing and photos that YWP receives. Here’s a sample of the year’s writing challenges. See the full list at youngwritersproject.org. All students, Grades 3-12, are encouraged to join! lenge on youngwritersproject.org and write the story you hear, or use the clip and add more sounds to create a soundscape (or sound story.) Due Sept. 18

Impressions. Has your first impression ever been totally wrong about someone or something? Tell a story about a first impression that was wrong OR how someone had the wrong impression of you. How did it turn out? Alternate: Photo-Nuclear: Write about the photo below, “Morning Glory,” by David Blackwell. Due Sept. 25

Self-portrait. Tell a story that you think shows your essence, your most important trait(s). You can write or use visual media or sound. Or a combination. Alternate: SoundEngine: Click on the audio link for this chal

802. What’s it like to be a teenager in Vermont? In words, images and/or sound, describe your life in this rural state. Share your best and worst stories. Do you want to stay or flee? (This is part of a project with medium. com.) Alternates: Loyalty: Tell a story where loyalty plays a key role, either in a heroic way or by getting your character in trouble (going along with a friend’s bad idea or not heeding warnings). OR Sound-Cheering: Click on the audio link for this challenge on youngwritersproject.org and write the story you hear, or use the clip and add more sounds to create a sound story. Due Oct. 2

Photo-Bookshop.“Recursive Bookshop,” by Alexandre Duret-Lutz. (Creative Commons license. Must be linked and attributed.)

Photo-Nuclear. “Morning Glory,” by David Blackwell, Morning Glory. (Creative Commons license. Must be linked and attributed.)

One-sided. Your character can hear only one side of a phone conversation, but it sounds important; tell the story using onesided dialogue. (If you have trouble with this, listen in on a conversation and create the other side. Also, go to youngwritersproject.org and try a Lab about creating dialogue). Alternate: 35: Who will you be when you are 35? Will

Fleming Flyer Welcome Back: On Wednesday, Aug. 26, we welcomed back to school 247 students. Our maintenance and custodial staff have done an outstanding job this summer preparing our 103-year-old school for a great year of learning. Fleming educators have been engaged in valuable professional learning since the past school year in June. We are ready to implement our new curriculum units of study using high-quality, research-based resources to teach and assess studentsÕ progress in literacy, math, and next generation science. FlemingÕ s arts, physical education/health and wellness programs are ready to take our students to another level of creativity. We look forward to our partnership with parents and guardians to assure a wonderful year of learning for all of our students. Celebrated Outstanding Teacher: It is with great pride that we announce that Fleming fifth-grade teacher Melissa Coviello has been recognized as the 2015 Outstanding Educator for CCSU K-8 schools. This special award was announced at the CCSU Convocation. Coviello will be further honored at a celebration of VermontÕ s Outstanding Educators, which will be held at the University of Vermont in mid-October. Congratulations to Melissa, our outstanding educator. Breakfast at Fleming: We thank our districtÕ s Child Nutrition Service department for their new before-thebell breakfast offering at 7:30 a.m. at Fleming School. We invite all Fleming students to take part in this nutritious meal, but remind families that students who are not participating in this meal should arrive no earlier than 7:45 a.m. Fleming Events to look forward to: Fleming School Open House Ð Sept. 16 Fleming PTO-Sponsored Book Fair Ð Sept. 14- 16 20th annual Grade Four Design Technology Ò Egg DropÓ Ð Oct.16

you be living in your home state? What will you be doing? (This is part of a project with medium.com.) Due Oct. 9

Forest15. Explore a town forest in Vermont -- and write to win cash prizes. All details at youngwritersproject.org. Alternate: Spooky: Write a story that makes your readers scream! Can be real or imagined. Due Oct. 16

the Calvin Writing Challenge

Write an essay and win $1,500 and a trip to NYC to be honored at a reception! Young Writers Project partners with the Calvin Coolidge Foundation to promote and help curate entries for the 2015 Calvin Prize for Vermont Youth. This year’s theme (1,000 words or less): Do you think higher education is worth the cost to you and your family? DeaDline: sePt. 25 More details: coolidgefoundation.org.

EHS EHS welcomed the class of 2019 with a spirited Freshmen Orientation Day on Aug. 25. From the welcoming sign atop the new entrance, to a day planned just for them with the goal of making the transition to EHS informative, educational and with some fun for good measure, the day surpassed expectations. All were given the opportunity to meet their teachers, counselors, administrators, advisers and office staff. The positive comments from students meant the day was a huge success and gratifying for Lauren Kirby Couillard, who is the administrator for the freshmen and sophomore classes and in large part responsible for the planning of this yearÕ s Orientation Day. Tom Faris (administrator for the junior and senior classes) was on hand to help as was Assistant Principal Louise Strong and Principal Robert Reardon. Many thanks to teachers who facilitated the many activities, which included tours, locker locations, and general information as well as teaching an abbreviated version of their classes. Thanks also go out to the Peer Helpers who helped students find classes and gave an overview of the building, which seems so large to incoming students accustomed to much smaller facilities. The day ended with the entire class gathering in front of the school for their first class picture taken by yearbook instructor Kelly Green. Sophomores, juniors and seniors were in the building on Aug. 24 for school pictures, parking permits and lunch accounts. Our first full day for all students was Aug. 26. New schedules, reuniting with old friends, meeting new teachers

From left, peer helpers Sarah Ames, Sophia Tall, Elena Tall and Kiara Zambrano who were instrumental in helping our new students find their classes. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

and counselors brought the building to life. HereÕ s to a happy and healthy educational school year. Seniors and their parents are invited to the College Application Program for Seniors and Parents night, scheduled in the auditorium at EHS on Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Topics to be covered include: fall college visits, requesting transcripts and recommendation letters, ACT and SAT testing, application tips and deadlines, essay writing and anything else pertaining to higher education. There will also be a question and answer period so that everyoneÕ s needs may be met.

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Mountain Transit is looking for a few great bus drivers for Charter, Shuttle and School Bus work. Drivers must have at least a CDL-B with a Passenger endorsement. People who are interested in a driving career but do not have a CDL or have a CDL without the proper endorsements are encouraged to apply. Mountain Transit will pay qualified candidates to train. Pre-employment conditions include a 3 year Motor Vehicle background check, a 10 year Criminal History check, a DOT Physical and a DOT Drug Screen. There is a sign on bonus of $1,000 for fully licensed drivers and $500 for non licensed applicants. Wages are negotiable depending on your driving experience and range from $13 to $18 per hour. If you are interested in becoming a Mountain Transit Driver please contact Mountain Transit at 802-893-1334 or leave us a message and we will contact you ASAP.

for home use only. $350. 802-928-3707 WORD PROCESSOR, BROTHER, extra tape and directions included. Excellent condition. $30. OBO. Call for details. 802524-1139 CIDER PRESS, HOCKING Valley Company manufacturer, medium hopper. Complete working operation. $400. 802-928-3707 WOOD SPLITTER, 27 ton. Excellent condition, towable, starts first pull. Will trade for used four wheeler or hunting rifles. Call Allan, 802-868-5471

MUZZLE LOADER, STAINLESS, Knight, 50 caliber with $75. worth of cleaning and VCR’S, (2), WORK shooting supplies. great. $25. each. Asking $150. Will ac802-752-9143 cept rifle or shotgun in trade. 802-524BABY BOTTLE STERILIZER, vintage, 2332 Evenflo, aluminum, BED FRAME, 4 postwith rack. Includes er, frame only, double. (6) 8 ounce glass $99. 802-345-1270 Evenflo bottles COFFEE TABLE with bottle collars WITH two matching and (5) discs, (2) 4 end stands. Excellent ounce Evenflo glass condition. 802-752bottles with bottle 9143 collars and no discs, DESK, LEvenflo aluminum SHAPED, with 3 baby bottle sterilshelves on top and izer tongs, Evenflo plastic baby formula swivel chair. Must be seen. $85. or best ofpitcher 32 ounce/4 cups, Evenflo plastic fer. 802-933-6840 strainer/funnel. Very good condition. $40. Call 802-891-6140. CRIB SHEETS, (2) white, (3) print. $3. each or 5 for $15. Excellent condition. Call 802-891-6140.

HUTCH, WOOD, WITH 3 pull out drawers and two doors on the bottom with a shelf on the inside. Solid wood. Someone said chestnut, not sure. $125. Or best reasonable offer. Contact Laci at 802782-6961.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GLOBE carrying case with (11) kid’s board KITCHEN TABLE, WITH 4 chairs, hardbooks. Lovingly wood. Very solid. used. $15. Call 802Comes with one leaf. 891-6140. $99. 802-345-1270 SEWING MACHINE, STENCIL SPOOL COMMERCIAL, BED, antique, comCSM, model 550 plete with mattress with new motor. and box spring and Sews any material matching vanity table. including leather and $150. 802-868-5606 canvas. Mounted DISPLAY SHELF, on steel table with wood surface. Used 6’ metal lighthouse.

New, still in box. Nice for displaying photos, etc. Bought new $129. Asking $85. 802-8687613 RUGS, IMITATION ORIENTAL, (2), one 8x10, $15. and the other is 10x12, $25. 802-868-5606

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BINOCULARS, BUSHNELL, 10X50X228ft. at 1,000 yards. $50. 802582-8992 HANDYMAN SPECIAL, RIDING lawn mower, Craftsman, 3.5hp motor, 30” cut with deck. $50. Push lawn mower, Briggs & Stratton, $15. Both need repair. Take both for $60. 802-868-7613

Domino’s is is Domino’s Pizza currently hiring! currently hiring! Full-time & Part-time Delivery Drivers + Shift Leaders, with Full-time potential. Flexible schedule, some nights and

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BIRDS, BABY FINCHES, (2), with cage and accessories. $50. 802752-8971 SNOWPLOWER, 5HP, 21 inch. Runs good. $150. Call 802827-3116 CANISTER VACUUMS (2), Electrolux Power Nozzle, bags included, all parts, working condition. $125. OBO. Call for details. 802-524-1139 FREE CAT, CALICO, FREE, female, 1 year old. Gets along with dogs and other cats. 802-752-9143 KITTEN, FREE, MALE, 8 weeks old, dark tiger. Has been de-wormed once. Looking for a forever home. 802782-8943

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Private Sale of Storage Unit Contents Samantha Nalepa, last known address of Q3 Grandview Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 has a past due balance of $300.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since May 31, 2015. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 9/5/13, the contents of unit #054 will be sold at private silent auction on 9/19/15. Auction is not open to the public. Private Sale of Storage Unit Contents Kevin Cofelice, last known address of 2594 Route 15 Cambridge, VT 05444 has a past due balance of $375.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since May 31, 2015. To cover this debt, per our lease dated 07/17/14, the contents of unit #350 will be sold at private silent auction on 9/19/15. Auction is not open to the public.

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homemade tortillas Mexican cuisine is loaded with fresh and flavorful ingredients, but few elements of a traditional Mexican meal may prove as impressive as freshly made tortillas. Thanks to the popularity of Mexican cuisine, grocery stores far and wide now stock their shelves with premade tortillas. But hosts celebrating their Hispanic heritage may want to forgo store-bought tortillas in favor of some they can make on their own. The following recipe for “Corn Tortillas” from Diane Rossen Worthington’s “The New California Cookbook” (Chronicle Books) is sure to please your guests and make your next meal of Mexican food that much more delicious.

CORN TORTILLAS Makes 12 tortillas

2 cups masa harina 11⁄2 cups warm water 1.

Have ready 24 7-inch squares of wax paper. Combine the masa harina and warm water in a medium bowl. Blend the mixture with a fork until it forms a smooth ball. Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Form the pieces into balls and cover the balls of dough with an inverted bowl. Put a piece of wax paper on the bottom half of a tortilla press and place a dough ball on it, opposite the handle and slightly off center toward the edge of the press. Flatten the ball slightly and cover it with another wax paper square. Lower the top of the press onto the wax paper and press down firmly on the lever until the tortilla measures about 6 to 61⁄2 inches in diameter. Make all the tortillas in the same way with the remaining dough. Heat a griddle over high heat until hot. Carefully peel off the top paper square from a tortilla and invert the tortilla onto the griddle. After 5 seconds, peel off the remaining wax paper. Cook the tortilla for 1 minute; turn it and cook until it looks dry and flecked with golden spots, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Transfer the tortilla to a plate or a napkin-lined basket. Cook the remaining tortillas in the same way. If they’re not used immediately, wrap them in stacks of 4 in aluminum foil. Once you have made your own tortillas, you can go the extra mile by using some of those tortillas to prepare the following recipe for “Crisp Tortilla Chips,” which make for the perfect addition to any traditional Mexican meal.

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6 corn tortillas, cut into triangles Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 F. Arrange the tortilla triangles on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately. Ñ MetroCreative

Attention Liberty Fuel Customers After 20 years of business on August 1, 2015 Jeff & Donna Liberty local owners of LibertyÕ s Fuel Oil are pleased to announce the sale of their fuel oil division to Clarence Brown of St. Albans locally owned and operated by Bruce & Mary Ellen Jolley. Clarence Brown is please to serve all LibertyÕ s Fuels customers heating oil needs. Clarence Brown delivers product to Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle and Lamoille counties. We offer automatic deliveries, budget plans and pre buys. We look forward to serving Liberty Fuels customers. Jeff will be remaining in the service field under Ò LibertyÕ s Heating Service, LLC, and can be reached (802) 893-3300 to schedule service appointments.

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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 Artists’ Guild, Brandon, 5-7 p.m.

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POE JAM HOSTED BY DUG NAP. On Sept. 16, the BCA Center on Church Street will be hosting a poetry jam hosted by local artist Dug Nap. The event is an open mic format, mostly a poetry and spoken word event with a little music mixed in. BCA Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Information: http://www.burlingtoncityarts. org/

Most of my work has been done in oil paintings and a lot in watercolor. The oils were often portraits and landscapes, then on to non-traditional abstracts painted on a large format in commercial oil base paint, as well as lacquer. I am fond of my very delicate watercolors, which are very detailed and realistic to a point of being lifelike. However, the 36-inch by 44-inch lacquer paintings on tin are powerful, dynamic and explosive, demanding oneÕ s attention and creating a forceful response of excitement and wonder.

INTRO TO ZENTANGLE WITH JAMIE PROCTOR-BRASSARD. On Sept. 8, the Artists’ Mediums in Williston will be hosting a workshop entitled “Into to Zentangle” led by Jamie Proctor-Brassard. This two-hour workshop is a basic introduction to the Zentangle drawing method. Class will cover the history, the applications, and the steps of creating an original Zentangle tile. All levels welcome and no artistic experience required. Instructor will provide special paper. Please consult the Artists’ Mediums website for a supplies list. The sign up deadline is Sept. 4. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $50. Information: http://vtmakeart.com/2015/04/02/ intro-to-zentangle-with-jamie-proctor-brassard/

WHY DO YOU CREATE ART? I think one creates because itÕ s an innate deep psychological need, something I have to do and just feel compulsive about. When I walk down the street I look at the wonderful things that people and nature create, but think, how can I change this or what can be done with this?

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Since I live on top of a hill and can see 100 miles with a 360-degree view, I find the embracement of Essex and Colchester a compounding demand on creativity, with their natural beauty with rolling hills and sailboats glimmering in the sun. The demand to create is in front of me, and surrounds me from the shores of Lake Champlain to Malletts Bay and the views of Mount Mansfield from EssexÕ s surrounding hills.

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See GallupÕ s work displayed at the Column-Inch Collection until the end of October. Drop by anytime between 9:30 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Essex Reporter & Colchester Sun offices at 42 Severance Green, Unit 108, Colchester. Or view his work on the online gallery at www.essexreporter.com/cic. Learn more about Gallup and his work at his Images of Art Studios website at imageart.us.

Spotlight Vermont to offer classes in Colchester Spotlight has begun offering classes in Colchester at McFaddenÕ s Academy of Irish Dance (formerly the Vermont Dance Academy). Spotlight will be offering beginning classes in hip hop and jazz, along with tap/ballet combo classes for kids during the week and on Saturday mornings. Classes will be taught by Spotlight faculty members Kyla Paul, Ellie Wallace, Sophia Bevilacqua, and Sam Parker. We are looking forward to offering

classes once again in Colchester, where Spotlight originated in Chittenden County over 20 years ago,Ó Jen Barden said. Barden and her husband and coowner, Tim Barden, are Colchester residents. Spotlight is also pleased to announce that longtime dance studio owner and teacher Nancy Kaanta will be joining SpotlightÕ s senior faculty this year. Kaanta originated one of the most storied studios in the area, The

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Movement Center, many years ago in Essex Junction. She continued to teach after selling the studio, most recently at Vermont Dance Academy. Her new Spotlight classes will be held at their anchor studio in South Burlington. Ò After several years of growth in South Burlington we found ourselves busting at the seams again, especially at our peak class times. WeÕ d been looking for an option to add capacity. Being able to do so in Colchester, is a extra special plusÓ Jen Barden said.

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JEREMY MACKENZIE: HIDDEN BLUEPRINTS. Jeremy Mackenzie is a Champlain College student who turned to his particular art, wood scrollwork after being incarcerated at the Lee Adjustment Center in Beattyville, Kentucky. While in prison, Mackenzie drew the “blueprints” for the intricate carvings he planned to create upon his release. These drawings, comprised of many sheets of paper taped together, had to be kept secret or they would have been confiscated. He successfully kept the drawings hidden for years and began his scrollwork following his release. Mackenzie documented his progress as he worked, which was done in a sweltering attic. Mackenzie is currently a full-time cinematography student at Champlain College. Runs through Nov. 28. Amy Tarrant Gallery, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Information: http://www. flynncenter.org/performances-events/amy-e-tarrant-gallery.html 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.

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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.

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