September 12, 2013 - The Colchester Sun
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The Colchester Sun WWW.COLCHESTERSUN.COM SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 Prsrt Std ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 91 Essex Junction, VT 05452 Postal Patron-Residential VOL. 12 No. 37 Town says ‘no’ to shoreland regs Landry: ‘Minimal effect on Lake Champlain’ By JASON STARR The Colchester Sun With 27 miles of lake shoreline, the Town of Colchester and its residents may be the Vermonters most affected by the development restrictions proposed in a shoreline regulation bill aimed at water quality protection. Yet the waters in the town’s prized Malletts Bay would be among the least affected in the state by the bill’s restrictions. The selectboard on Tuesday announced formal opposition to the bill (H.526), approving a resolution it hopes its legislative delegation uses to the bill’s demise or at least recrafting during the upcoming legislative session. The Vermont House of Representatives passed the bill earlier this year, and it is due for consideration in the Senate when the Legislature reconvenes in January. Three of Colchester’s four representatives voted against the bill in the House. Sen. Dick Mazza was adamant last spring that the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee table the issue until after a round of summer public meetings. One of those meetings took place last Tuesday when the Colchester Selectboard visited with Susan Warren of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. Excluding the selectboard, only two Colchester residents attended, despite the fact that the bill as passed out of the House would prevent residents living within 250 feet of the lakeshore from building on or clearing their property without a permit from the Agency of Natural Resources. The bill proposes a 250-foot buffer of natural vegetation around all 800-or-so lakes and ponds in the state. Maintaining a natural buffer is a way to absorb phosphorous-laden runoff before it hits the water, preserve aquatic habitat near the shore, and improve flood resilience, according to Warren. She acknowledges such a buffer would be more effective in the state’s smaller ponds and lakes than on Lake Champlain, with its watershed that encompasses two states (and two countries) and bears the brunt of runoff collected in rivers like the Winooski and Lamoille that wind through Vermont’s agricultural heartlands. “This bill has minimal effect on Lake Champlain,” Colchester Selectboard member Marc Landry said in an interview Monday. “Farms are our biggest problem.” The selectboard’s formal opposition statement present’s Colchester as a state leader –See SHORELAND on page 3 Selectboard reconsiders 1% sales tax Proposal would need voter approval By JASON STARR The Colchester Sun A ruck march team begins the 11k race Saturday at the Vermont Remembers Fun Run at Camp Johnson. ‘Vermont Remembers’ Fallen Heroes By KELLY MARCH The Colchester Sun Over 500 people ventured to Colchester on Saturday to participate in the Vermont Remembers Fun Run, a benefit race for the Vermont National Guard Fallen Heroes Memorial at Camp Johnson. Presented by the National Guard Association of Vermont and Century 21 Jack Associates, the seventh annual event featured a 1-mile youth run, a 5K and an 11K that started and ended at the Fallen Heroes Memorial. In addition to runners and walkers, the 5K and 11K included a contingent of military ruck marchers. All funds raised from the event will support the continued upkeep and improvement of the memorial, which honors Vermont National Guard members who have lost their lives in war since the attacks of 9/11. But the event is as much about honoring those soldiers’ lives as it is preserving the memorial. “There are events throughout the year that recognize all soldiers and military members, such as Memorial Day,” explained John Guyette, of the Vermont Remembers Fun Run planning committee. “This run and its name was designed to honor the guys we served with here in Vermont and the sacrifices they made for their country. It’s is our way of remembering our guys and honoring their families.” Jack Russell, who has been volunteering his time to the memorial run since its inception, suggested that the large turnout at the annual event also serves as a reminder to current Guard members that the community values their service. –See HEROES on page 14 Exit 17 study commences Residents and business owners from Colchester and Milton gathered at the Colchester Meeting House on Tuesday to hear the latest engineering data on traffic at Interstate 89’s Exit 17 interchange as the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission works through a new study to identify options to improve traffic flow there. The best option is scheduled to be chosen with public input in November and forwarded for consideration to a committee working to prioritize Chittenden County traffic projects that can make up for the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s shelving of the once-planned beltway around Burlington known as the Circumferential Highway. The committee has convened as the “Circ Alternatives Task Force” for the past two years to recommend circ alternative projects to the Legislature. Colchester Public Works Director Bryan Osborne has sat on that committee and successfully lobbied to include Exit 17 in the scope of circ alternatives, despite the fact that the interchange is more than 3 miles north of the former circ route. Exit 17 is at the northern edge of Colchester and is used primarily by Milton commuters traveling south down Route 7 and entering Interstate 89 southbound in the mornings — and vice-versa in the afternoons. Traffic engineer Steve Rolle presented the latest data on existing conditions to the roughly 35 Colchester and Milton residents who attended the meeting, showing that while the intersection as a whole retains an acceptable level of service, the turning motions clogged by Milton commuters need an upgrade. “Everything is on the table now,” Rolle said. “We are just developing –See EXIT on page 3 A runner races through the gates at the entrance of Camp Johnson. PHOTOS BY OLIVER PARINI The Colchester Selectboard plans to initiate discussions about implementing a 1 percent local sales tax at its Sept. 24 meeting. The so-called “local option tax” would add to the 6 percent state tax on all retail sales in town, evening the field with Burlington, South Burlington and Williston – municipalities that have 1 percent local taxes – to create a 7 percent tax on all goods sold or rented. The proposal would require voter approval. The selectboard backed off a proposal to install the tax during the nadir of the Great Recession in 2009, concluding that the timing was inappropriate ask voters for a new tax. Selectboard member Marc Landry notes that more than half of the tax would be paid by non-residents who are in town shopping, dining and staying in hotels. About half of the projected $1.2 million in annual revenue generated from the tax would come from sales at Costco, Landry said. The selectboard would use the revenue to fund sewer and road projects in Malletts Bay, where first-year Town Manager Dawn Francis has focused the town’s planning and economic development resources. The majority of the estimated $64 million cost of hooking Malletts Bay homes and businesses up to a municipal sewer system would be paid over time by the system’s users, but the $1.2 million yearly revenue from a local option tax could cover the town-wide taxpayer cost, Landry said. “We are going to have to spend money on roads and sewers if we want to increase our grand list and grow,” he said. A 7 percent tax would put Colchester businesses at a disadvantage compared with businesses in neighboring towns like Essex and Milton where consumers pay a 6 percent tax. In 2009, Essex voters rejected a proposal to institute a local tax there. Landry reports consensus on the selectboard to move forward with a request to voters. “We can fix our infrastructure problems or we can say we are happy with what we’ve got and accept whatever happens at Malletts Bay and be satisfied that there aren’t any restaurants and there isn’t any place –See TAX on page 3 A final good-bye for the family pet Essex funeral home launches pet memorial services By JASON STARR The Colchester Sun If you’ve ever had to put a pet down, you know there is no comforting way to do it. You’re at a veterinarian’s office — in a sterile, clinical environment — most likely surrounded by healthy young animals and their happy owners while working through the initial wave of grief that comes with losing a four-legged family member. That was the experience John Workman recalls about the euthanization of his childhood dog when Workman was 19 years old. Now a funeral home director in Essex, Workman remembers saying goodbye to his “Patches” on a cold metal bench, then leaving the vet’s office in tears through a For funeral home director John Workman, owning these two English bull terriers helped convince him to launch funeral services for family pets. COURTESY JOHN WORKMAN crowded waiting room. So Workman has made a business and personal decision to give area residents another option. His A.W. Rich Funeral Home on Main Street in Essex has initiated what he calls “pet loss” services, offering pet memorials, cremation and a host of related products. He launched the service last weekend with a presence at the Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs, and going live with a new website: www.mypetsfinalembrace.com. A.W. Rich is the first funeral home in Vermont to offer both products and services related to pet loss. But it is a growing enterprise among funeral homes nationwide, Workman says. –See PETS on page 3 Q&A The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 2 with Dr. Julie Spaniel DDS Colchester dentist and volunteer H2HT Don’t have another ordinary Friday night. This week come to a Latin dance party at 7 p.m. in the Coach Barn of Shelburne Farms. Why? Vermont-Hands to Honduras-Tela (H2HT) is throwing its third annual event with music by Alejandro & Grupo Sabor — a nine piece Latin band — and is serving Latin-inspired appetizers and desserts. There’s also a “creative” silent auction. Have two left feet? Not to worry. Tango dance instructions will be offered by Lyne Renaud, Founder of the School Al ASur Tango in Montreal, along with Bandoneonist and tango organizer Hugo Martinez Cazon. Not only does Essex Junction resident, Tela native and H2HT volunteer Norm Robinson guarantee you’ll have a good time, you’ll also be supporting the nonprofit’s primary fundraising event. This year the $30 ticket for the evening is funding a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for newborn babies at the Tela, Honduras Hospital. “The hospital’s existing Neonatal Unit is a small room (approximately 12-feet by 15-feet) that was built to handle three or four newborn babies, and at times they have 15 or more babies that need critical medical attention,” Robinson explained. For the past 10 years, H2HT has taken volunteers to Tela to offer care, construction, equipment, training and more. Local dentist Julie Spaniel DDS, of Colchester, has been volunteering her services and supplies for H2HT since 2008. She recently elaborated on the organization and the importance of supporting H2HT. Q: When and how did you get involved with Vermont-Hands to Honduras-Tela? A: One of my patients is a volunteer with Hands to Honduras. She had mentioned they were in need of dental services. This was in 2008. The following year, I had gathered a traveling d e n t a l service kit and many donated i t e m s such as, 802-863-9027 ERIC’S EXCAVATING Tent Sale AD 9-5-13 5x5.ai 1 9/5/2013 1:27:01 PM Complete Excavation Services Septic Systems Dr. Julie Spaniel DDS, smiles with a patient in Tela, Honduras. toothbrushes, toothpaste, fluoride varnish and gel. Last February would have been my fifth year. I am hoping we can go this winter. Q: Why does the Tela Hospital need a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? A: Specialized care is not accessible to many in and near Tela. Women often have to walk long distances to the local hospital. If their children have special needs, they would not be able to access this care. Q: What services do you provide when you go down to volunteer? A: As a dentist with limited utilities to my avail, I am really only able to perform extractions and minor oral surgery. I try to bring a dental assistant and a dental hygienist to provide dental cleanings, fluoride treatment and oral hygiene instructions through an interpreter. We often see almost 500 patients in a week. Q: What is it like volunteering your expertise in Tela, or other countries? How is it different than the service you provide here in Vermont? A: I work in areas with no clean running water, limited electricity, no xo-rays and often no indoor plumbing. I set up a “clinic” in a school, a church or a spare room in the older hospital. We utilize the local school for interpreters and assisting to collect medical histories and dental complaints. A local person will ride a bike through the villages to let them know a dentist will be providing services, using a bullhorn. Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis. They often times will walk over 15 miles from neighboring villages to see us. Patients are offered a cleaning and exam. Often times there are one or more teeth that need to be removed. We work long days and often leave people waiting until the next day. Q: What is a memory REBECCA J. COLLMAN, MD Pediatrics Primary medical care for newborns through age 18 • 20 years in Colchester • Board certified • High continuity of care • Available 24 hours • Intimate office • Personalized attention • Convenient location • Complimentary prenatal visits 164 Main St • Colchester 878-7844 PHOTO CONTRIBUTED that stands out for you of your time volunteering in Tela? A: There was an older woman who came to see me a few years ago. She walked over 10 miles because she had several bad tooth infections. She was very afraid to see a dentist and had told my interpreter that she did not want to come, but her daughter made her when she heard I was back in town. I took out the worst tooth for her that day. She was too afraid to do more. The next day, she showed up again and let me finish her treatment. She brought me a gift and told my interpreter that she appreciated my care and was no longer afraid. I think of this older woman and it is one of the reasons we go and do this work. They are all just so appreciative for the help. Q: How is oral hygiene in Tela? A: Because most Hondurans do not have access to clean drinking water, they drink alternative drinks such as Coke and other sodas. Bottled water is available but is more expensive than the soda. Tooth decay, especially in the front teeth is rampant. Diet and hygiene instruction is non-existent so very young children and teens lose teeth unnecessarily. I am grateful to be able to provide dental services, but the need is so great it is like a tear drop in the ocean. Q: Why do you volunteer? A: Volunteerism is the gift that gives back exponentially more than the effort it takes to perform the services. There are people in our own country and around the world that do not have access to care for a number of reasons. Hands to Honduras is an organization that provides so many wonderful services to a very high-needs population. —Elsie Lynn Editor’s Note: Tickets are available at www.inlu.com/h2h2013. For more info contact [email protected] or www.handstohonduras.org. LEE J. WELTMAN D.D.S. 905 Roosevelt Highway, Suite 230, Colchester, VT 05446 Above The Rehab Gym Wand Technology for an Anxiety-Free Experience • Veneers/Bonding • TMJ • Implants • Invisalign • Lumineers Certied • Digital X-Rays New Patients & Emergencies Welcome 655-5305 www.DentistVT.com VT.com • www.sunnyhollow www.sunnyhollowdental.com SUNNY HOLLOW DENTAL WHERE SUNNY SMILES GROW 8th Annual Hockey Sticks/Equip. Soccer/Football Cleats Under Armour Apparel Field Hockey Lacrosse Baseball Sept. 14-15 Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4 Cash, Check, Visa/MC, Amex, Discover The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 3 Obituary SHORELAND from page 1 in shoreline regulations — one of few municipalities in Vermont with existing shoreline regulations, including a natural buffer of 100 feet around the lakeshore. Selectboard members fear that the state’s new law would rule over the local law. That decision, according to Warren, is still under consideration. “I encourage them to make sure the legislative committees know they want to see the town’s ability to keep a shoreland program that works for them,” Warren said. “The Legislature is discussing how that would work. It’s still very much open for discussion.” The bill is misguided in more than one way, according to the Colchester selectboard’s position statement — from it’s “one-size-fitsall” approach to increased bureaucracy and permitting for lakefront homeowners, to the potential pre-emption of existing local regulations. The bill also diverts attention from the main culprits of Lake Champlain’s water quality issues, the selectboard believes: “The proposed shoreland regulations … do nothing to regulate agriculture or road runoff,” the board’s position statement reads. “We believe the state should also be focusing efforts on riparian buffers and agricultural runoff along these tributaries (the Winooski River) as well as requiring best management practices for road maintenance.” Warren said some feedback through the summer public forums has included the idea of removing Lake Champlain from the regulations. It’s an idea for which Landry has urged consideration. “We already have regulations in place, now you’re saying ‘we’re going to make you do more, even though it’s not going to affect water quality in your area?’” said Landry. “We need to have (Sen. Mazza) make it his mission to question why this is happening on Lake TAX EXIT to spend a night other than a campground,” Landry said. “If we’re going to affect change in the bay or Exit 17, we’re going to have to spend money, otherwise it’s going to continue the way it’s been for 20 years … Without the local option tax I don’t think the town can afford to manage the change, so we’ll let individual property owners do their best without much help from the town.” A second target for local option tax revenue would be the development of Exit 17, Landry said. alternatives.” Previous studies of the intersection recommended widening the Route 2 overpass that bridges the interstate and providing additional turning lanes in the more congested movements. The overpass is listed as structurally deficient by the state and will need to be replaced at some point, according to Rolle. The current study began in July and is due to be complete in November. It will include considerations for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Route 2 is listed as part of the Champlain Bikeway, but no specific accommodations for cyclists exist at the intersection. The interchange is actually three intersections packed tightly together with Routes 2 and 7 converging with Insterstate 89. It is listed by the Agency of Transportation as a high-crash location with 22 crashes (none fatal) over the past five years. Work on developing improvement options would begin this week, Rolle said. A meeting at the Colchester Meeting House is scheduled for the night of Oct. 22 to present and take public opinion on the options. to talk to children about the death of a pet. The funeral home can then arrange for cremation and the return of remains to the family. Pet caskets are also available if the family decides on burial. “We have suggestions of what people might want to do, but we have to be as flexible with their pets as we are with human funerals,” Workman said. Families who choose to have their pets euthanized at home can rely on the funeral home to pick up the pet’s body and arrange for cremation and the return of remains. It’s a service better left to funeral home professionals than veterinarians, who don’t have the time during the day to stay with grieving family members, Workman says. “That’s what we are trained to do,” he said. “We can help them get through that time because a vet, that’s just not their forte.” Workman is now the proud owner of two young English bull terriers, Gunther and Gomer. He understands the connection people have to their pets – dogs, cats or otherwise – and said the funeral home industry is adapting to that connection. “We have been hearing rumblings about funeral homes across the country thinking about serving the entire family and realizing that pets are family,” he said. “The connection is really strong, and society has come around to recognize the affection people have for their pets. “It’s new and different, but we think it’s the right thing. I think society gets it. It will be interesting to see how it all goes.” from page 1 Champlain when the parties behind it will readily admit that it will have little effect from an environmental standpoint.” Landry believes the bill’s restrictions would hamstring the town’s plan to redevelop Malletts Bay, including a pristine parcel the town owns between Blakely and East Lakeshore Drive. The public marina and events center that have been discussed there would fall within the 250-foot buffer and require permitting through the Agency of Natural Resources — under rules that would be written after the bill becomes law. Also, any additions or redevelopment envisioned by the private marinas along Lakeshore Drive would be pushed to the non-lake side of the road in deference to the 250-foot buffer. Along much of Lakeshore Drive, in fact, the 250-foot buffer stretches to the non-lake side of the road. from page 1 — Jason Starr PETS from page 1 “We’ll open our funeral home to use in whatever way people find fitting to them. It gives them a chance to say their goodbyes in a fitting setting and be with people who understand, because we get it … We are in the profession of helping people through the grieving process,” he said. Pet funerals can take many forms. A key piece is working with local veterinarians to administer euthanasia shots inside the funeral home. Workman has also secured the consent of local clergy to participate in pet memorial services if requested. After a pet is euthanized at the funeral home, the family can memorialize the pet with photos, paw prints or fur clippings and make use of the funeral’s library of books dealing with loss, covering topics like how M I L E S T O N E S many of the traditional fatherly things he wanted to, such as coaching sports or being active in scouts. But he used his love of photography to document the kids’ activities, for many years providing a year-end DVD of photos of all kids in the group for the parents to enjoy. He attended every sporting event, concert, and performance that he could, either walking, with a cane, or in a wheelchair. His determination meant that he spent many more years with his family than the doctors ever predicted. He is survived by his wife, Katrina, daughter Meghan, 16, and son Liam, 13; his parents Richard and Pamela Meyers; sisters Kara Miller and Jen Meyers; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and family friends. John saw everyone as family, especially his fire brothers and sisters on many departments. During his illness, his friends and fire brothers and sisters came to his bedside nightly to keep him company and continued to be entertained by his antics, even as he weakened. His family cannot sufficiently express their gratitude for the support of family, friends, and our brothers and sisters of the fire service. This support carried his family through his long illness to the peaceful end of his life. Calling hours were held at Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel on Pinecrest Drive in Essex, Vt. on Sept. 7 from 3-6 p.m. Memorial services were held at Essex Alliance Church on Sept. 8 at 2:30 p.m. A Firemen’s Funeral Parade and graveside service followed at the cemetery behind Colchester Center Fire Company on Main Street. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in John’s name to Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Company, 483 Main Street, Colchester, VT 05446. Online condolences may be made to www.readyfuneral.com. AMAZING PRODUCE Including super-sweet bi-color corn, tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers and more It's Canning Season We have tons of tomatoes, pickling cukes and more Go to paulmazzas.com or like us on Facebook for details and specials! VT MACS ARE HERE! 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ENGAGEMENT GRADUATION AWARD TELL US YOURS [email protected] John Richard Meyers COLCHESTER — John Richard Meyers, age 46 of Colchester, Vt. died on Sept. 4, 2013 after a brave and determined 15-year battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at the Respite House in Williston, with his family at his side. John was born June 20, 1967 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., son of Richard and Pamela (Fisher) Meyers of Jericho. He was a graduate of Rice High School, class of 1985, but attended high school for the first three years at Patch American High School in Germany while living abroad with his family. He attended Clarkson and UVM. On Aug. 10, 1991 he married Katrina (Hoes) Meyers at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shelburne, Vermont. They recently celebrated their 22nd anniversary together. John started his career after UVM as an overnight DJ at WVMT radio. From there, he went to become News Director at WEZF radio. Sales called to him and he moved to advertising sales there, selling to accounts large and small. Having always been a car guy, he moved to selling cars at Saturn of South Burlington for Freedom Partners. He went on to manage the Freedom Chevy-Jeep dealership in Waterbury before returning to South Burlington to manage at Chrysler and Saturn before his health forced him to leave full time work. In addition to his paid careers, his passion was being a member of the Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Company. He always wanted to be a firefighter and joined shortly after his marriage. His dedication to the fire company took him through Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain and trainer as a fireline officer until his health made it so that he could no longer respond to calls. Not willing to stop volunteering and leave the fire service, he became PR Officer and President of the company until last year when his health further prevented that level of activity. Even though he couldn’t fight fire, he often showed up at fire calls, wearing his helmet and coat, armed with a camera, chair, and coffee and took pictures. He launched the company’s Facebook page and kept the community apprised of the important work they do at CCVFC. During his 22 years on the company, he trained and inspired countless firefighters both from the Center and St. Michael’s Fire, many of whom have gone on to full-time fire service careers. Last year, his daughter became a junior member and his son plans to when he is old enough, continuing his legacy in the fire service. Fighting cancer for the children’s entire lives made it so that he was not able to do Janice Aldrich - East Montpelier, VT The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 4 OPINION Seeking a few good Cubs Perspective Autumn events abound At this time of year, not only COLCHESTER’S is the weather gorgeous with the beautiful autumn leaves CHRONICLER beginning to change, there is also a ton of activities going on in town. Traditional school fall sports like football Inge and soccer are such a joy to Schaefer watch, no matter your age or whether you know someone playing. Garage sales abound, as do organized walks and runs like the upcoming “Pink Out the Park” 5K at 9 a.m. Oct. 12 at Bayside Park to benefit the Colchester CANsur-vive Team effort that will donate all proceeds (entry fee is a mere $15) to “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” To register for this event, go to www.active.com (look for Colchester), or call Robin Perry at 264-5620. Robin adds: “Wear Pink – outrageous pink get-ups might win a prize and there are lots of other things that will be going on, so join the fun and support the cause.” An event just opened for public participation is the 12th Vermont Police Canine Association Iron Dog Challenge that really sounds cool. It includes a 1.5-mile obstacle course that you and your dog can maneuver as a team, and a 100-yard dash to test your dog’s speed. There is lots more going on with this event to be held on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Camp Dudley at Kiniya (Clay Point area), starting with registration at 8 a.m. ($40 to participate – free to watch), so contact Colchester Police Officer David Dewey at [email protected] or go to www.vtk9.com for more info. Ah, but there’s more. “Junk in the Trunk” is a rummage (otherwise known as garage, lawn, attic or whatever) sale with a twist. It includes you and other locals and whatever “junk” you want to get rid of that might turn into someone else’s treasure (furniture, books, clothing, toys, household items, etc.). It is to be held Oct. 5, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Bayside parking lot ($20 fee). This Parks and Rec event is partnered with the CANsur-vive group so all proceeds will benefit the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” effort. If you want more info, call 264-5640, or [email protected]. Can you believe the Annual Ski, Skate & Sporting Goods Sale is in its 32nd year? You can be sure they know what they’re doing, which makes you the beneficiary of good advice on equipment that will be perfect for the upcoming winter season. I have bought cross country skis and shoes there twice and skates for grandchildren and was extremely satisfied each time. It is held Oct. 4-6 (Sat. from 9-4:30 p.m., Sun 10-2 p.m.), in the CHS gym, off Blakely Road. There is new (at wholesale prices) and gently used stuff that is brought in by people like yourself and vendors from across the state. For more info, contact Morgan Samler: 264-5731. All proceeds support the Phys Ed programs in our five schools and the Athletic Boosters. You would be amazed at the type of equipment they have been able to secure for the schools as a result of this annual sale – pioneered and still coordinated by Leigh Mallory, a former CHS teacher and athletic director. Thank you, Leigh! The Colchester School District will be offering a new – and it sounds terrific – event on Oct. 18, beginning at 3:30 p.m., so mark your calendars for the first Community Wellness Fair and Harvest Dinner. More on this in a future column or you can check the email of Jaycie Puttlitz, the district’s wellness coordinator: [email protected]. I do know it includes a healthy dinner (begins at 4:30 p.m.), and experts to answer your questions on nutrition, fitness and personal well-being. Who knows, they may even offer flu shots that night – more to come. Did you think Milton, with its recent time capsule event, was the only town still celebrating a 250th Anniversary? Au contraire, my friend. Here’s what’s coming up for the rest of our 250th Anniversary celebration (of the signing of the Colchester Charter on June 7, 1763). On Saturday, Sept. 21, there will be a Historic Walk and Tea on Main Street starting at the Historical Society Parsonage (next to the Town Meeting House) from 1-3 p.m. The week prior to the walk, members of CHS will be distributing the book “Colchester Center – The Evolution of a Village,” written by Ken Degree, to some Main Street residents, which chronicles the growth of the Village area of town. Folks will stroll down Main Street in a tour led by CHS members. They will explain when the houses first appeared on the street and what was transpiring at the time, etc. For more info, or to make a reservation, call Carol, 878-0014. Tour guides include Suzanne Furst, Coralie Magoon and Nancy Burke. The Tea will take place in the Parsonage, which is a lovely historic house as well. This is a free and open to the public event, but your reservation is encouraged. The next day, Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m., another Musicale will be presented at the United Church of Colchester on Main Street, next to the Burnham Memorial Library. Heidi Soons, an accomplished harpist, will perform and light refreshments will follow. The last Musicale celebrating this unique community milestone (and wouldn’t it be lovely if these Musicales continued as annual events?!) will be held Nov. 24, same time, same place, with father and son Jason and Frank Whitcomb. More on that as the event nears. Mark your calendars as well, for a special Veterans’ Recognition Day on Nov. 11, Veterans’ Day, with more information to follow. The concluding ceremony will be the Colchester Community Chorus Holiday Concert, under the direction of Carol Reichard, set for Dec. 6 in the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. On this occasion the raffle ticket for the one-of-a-kind 3-foot high “Ira Allen” Vermont Teddy Bear (costume designed by local resident Jo Caycedo), will be drawn. Tickets will be available through the intermission of the show and are currently at the Town Clerk’s office ($2 each or 5 for $10). The 250th Steering Committee will hold a planning meeting this Thursday Sept. 12, at 4:30 p.m., so if you would like to see a time capsule included this year, or help with the above programs, please come to the CHS Parsonage House on Main Street and put in your two cents. Contact me for more info: [email protected]., 658-4776. Were all of that not enough, a new Book Club is starting on the third Monday of the month, beginning on Sept. 23, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the Bayside Activity Center (also held on 10/21, 11/18 and 12/21). Those in attendance will select the books, so come to this first planning meeting and line up your winter reading choices. Also at the Activity Center will be a once-a-month Grief Support group for those who have lost a spouse. The first gathering in the fall will be on Sept. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. (other dates include 10/23, 11/20, and 12/18 – these will be at 4 p.m.). For those who have lost a beloved companion, it can help to share time together with others who understand your grief. For more info, call Paulette, 655-1005, or me, 658-4776 ([email protected]). Whew! Those are just for starters – there’s plenty going on in this great town of ours. Check out the town website: www. colchestervt.gov or the Calendar of Events in this publication. See you at something – sometime – somewhere in Colchester. God bless! Colchester’s Cub Scout Pack 655 is holding its annual information and recruitment night Sept. 18 from 6:308:00 p.m. at the Malletts Bay School Cafeteria on 609 Blakely Road. The Cub Scout program teaches young boys citizenship and social responsibility, based on the principles of duty to God, duty to country, duty to others, and duty to self. The program is geared to a variety of group activities such as crafts, skits, games, food drives, toy drives, pinewood derby, field trips, and other family and community endeavors. Emphasis is placed on self-improvement rather than winning or losing. Membership is open to boys in first through fifth grade. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED Letter To The Editor Forced charity from utility companies, Montpelier When is the last time you studied your utility bills? I have asked this question numerous times lately, and I am amazed at how many people are surprised at what I pointed out to them. As of July 1, 2013, Vermont Gas Company has added an extra $1.39 monthly charge that is listed as an “Assistance Program Fee”. And on your Green Mountain Power bill you will see an extra charge of $1.50 per month listed as an “Electric Assistance Program Fee”. Both these charges are for low-income assistance programs. In other words, we are being forced to make donations to support those folks who are unable to pay their monthly bills. In 2012, the Vermont Legislature passed Act 136 requiring utility companies to provide a discount program to lower income customers. The Vermont Public Service Board approved Vermont Gas’ low income assistance program, which began on July 1. I am not aware as to when GMP’ was approved and initiated. If you contact either of these companies, they will inform you that they are allowed by the Legislature to pass this cost onto rate-payers. My interpretation of Act 136 is that the utility companies must set up a special rate system for low income customers. It does not suggest/require that the cost be covered by all rate-payers. Shame on the Public Service Board for granting the utility companies permission to steal from all rate-payers! Neither state employees nor powerful business managers have the right to tell citizens of this country how they must DONATE their money! To the best of my knowledge, we are still living in a democracy, not a socialistic society. Yet, these utilities were asked what will happen if a rate-payer refuses to pay the extra cost, and both responded that they would cut off the service to that household. I think it is time for all of us to let our representatives in Montpelier know how we feel about this latest action on the part of wealthy Vermont utility companies. Each year, I make donations that surpass 10 percent of my gross annual income, and I do it gladly as they have been of my own choosing. But to be told by strangers in Montpelier and by utility companies that I must donate a certain amount of money each year to a charitable cause of their choosing, I’m sorry, my flight-or-fight response is telling me to “FIGHT!” Please join in any way you can, via Facebook, Twitter, emails to legislators, letters, LinkedIn accounts, sharing with your neighbors – whatever will get the word out that we are the only ones with the right to make a determination as to how we will donate our money. I have no intentions of including those extra costs in my monthly checks to utility companies. If it means I end up having my utilities shut-off, so be it. But if so, then shame, shame, shame on the greedy utility companies! And shame on Montpelier legislators for allowing it to happen. Shirley Meier Colchester VT Yankee and IBM just two of Vermont's challenges By EMERSON LYNN For years those opposed to nuclear power and Vermont Yankee controlled the debate in Vermont. Now that Entergy has announced it will close the plant, there has been a slight shift in the conversation. The anti-nuclear force has little to say; apart from decommissioning concerns, its work is complete. But other voices and concerns are beginning to be heard — the ones that involve picking up the pieces. When the plant closes, perhaps as soon as October of next year, Vermont Yankee will no longer be sending a $12.5 million check to the state of Vermont. That’s the amount produced through the power generation tax assessed by the Legislature on Vermont Yankee. Poof. It’s gone. That’s problematic for a Legislature that will be staring at a budget already in the red. It’s estimated that the loss from Vermont Yankee could be roughly $6 million this year, with the full $12.5 million loss the following year. That’s not chump change. Finding new funding sources to replace that loss will be a challenge, one complicated by the fact that we don’t like to consider budgeting for less. But the loss of the power generation tax revenue is just the beginning. As the complexion of the Vermont Yankee workforce The Colchester Sun General Manager Suzanne Lynn Publisher Lynn Publications Inc. Editor Elsie Lynn [email protected] Mailing Address: 462 Hegeman Ave., Suite 105 Colchester, VT 05446 Phone: 651-6882 Fax: 651-9635 Office Manager/Web Editor Susan Bondaryk [email protected] Reporter/Editorial Page Editor Jason Starr [email protected] Sports Editor Kelly March [email protected] Advertising Manager Wendy Ewing [email protected] Advertising Sales Kelly K. Malone [email protected] Advertising Sales Miles Gasek [email protected] Published Thursdays Advertising deadline: Friday 5 p.m. Subscription rate: $75 per year $38 for six months The Colchester Sun is owned and published by Angelo Lynn and Emerson Lynn of Lynn Publications, Inc. and is a member of the Champlain Valley Newspaper Group. The Colchester Sun makes every effort to be accurate. If you notice an error, please contact us at 651-6882, ext. 202 or by e-mail at news@colchestersun. com. Note “correction” in the subject line. begins to change, there will be fewer people paid at the current $90,000 wage level. Over time, that loss will total an estimated $100,000,000 annually in wages, donations, taxes and fees. That will result in another budget loss. But Vermont Yankee is not the sole contributor to the state’s fiscal challenges. IBM recently cut its Essex Junction labor force by 500 people. Many of them may find jobs elsewhere, some won’t, but there is a strong likelihood the new wage levels will not match what the workers were paid by IBM. Lower wages mean less revenue for the state. And yet, both IBM and Vermont Yankee are not the culprits. Companies come and go. We can’t build our economy on the backs of corporations that have been here a half century or longer. And that’s the problem. Vermont’s not growing. Our labor force levels are essentially the same today as they were a decade ago. That’s why our unemployment rate is as low as it is: The size of the labor force is shrinking. Our older cohort is growing in size, our younger cohort is shrinking. We used to have 110,000 students in Vermont’s school system, today, it’s closer to 80,000. According to historical records, in 1836 Vermont had 97,000 students in school. (The average Vermonter also had almost six sheep back then. The sheep are gone and we’re not doing so well with the children.) Growth hides a lot of sins. The loss of Vermont Yankee and 500 IBM employees would hurt less if we had the growth to replace them. We don’t. It becomes more problematic when the cost of living continues to rise and state spending continues to increase. Then, there is the issue of the state pensions for both state employees and our teachers. They are increasingly underfunded and they are billion dollar items. None of this translates into immediate chaos; loss of this variety isn’t something that becomes immediately obvious (except, perhaps, to the people of Vernon and Windham County.) The state’s economy is large enough to absorb much of what is thrown its way. We adjust, which is what happened during the recent recession. But we were helped through the recession by large amounts of federal spending. At some point, the trend lines of increased spending and no growth will intersect, at which point the decline becomes more obvious, and more painful. We may be closer to that inflection point than we would like to admit. It’s not something we like to talk about in Vermont. We’d prefer to insist that what’s ahead is better than what was past. That’s why we talk about the “green” jobs that will replace those at Vermont Yankee. That’s why we talk about the sea change in health care as something that will put cash in our pockets. That’s why we dismiss the loss of jobs at IBM when we boast of our low unemployment rate. That works until it doesn’t. And it doesn’t when Vermonters begin to figure out they are paying more and getting less. We may be getting closer to that point than most think. Emerson Lynn is co-publisher of The Essex Reporter and The Colchester Sun and publisher of the St. Albans Messenger. The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 COLCHESTER’S WEEKLY Town News “Colchester, Vermont, located on Lake Champlain’s Malletts Bay, is a diverse, civic-minded community endowed with a rich heritage of commercial, agricultural, recreational, and educational gifts. Proud of the quality of life already enjoyed here, the people of Colchester seek to build upon this foundation to ensure economic prosperity, recreational opportunity, and an entrepreneurial spirit for future generations” Vision Statement, Heritage Project, 2012 The following information highlights some activities performed by the Town from Sept. 2–6: Town Manager’s Office Reported by Dawn Francis, town manager Met with the support staff. They are the friendly, smiling people on the front lines that respond to your calls and requests for assistance. Our staff is hardworking and dedicated to problem solving and really love working with people. During tax collection time this year, it was observed that residents seemed to be more positive in their interactions and it was much appreciated by the staff. Police Department Reported by Jennifer Morrison, police chief During the first two weeks of school we have put extra emphasis on traffic enforcement in and around school zones and bus stops. Ryan Uhrie, 25, of Colchester, was arrested for DUI at 0800 hours on Thursday Aug. 29. This arrest was a result of a traffic stop made by officers monitoring traffic at Porter’s Point School. CPD made five other arrests in the past week for various offenses. CPD responded to 177 calls for service and had 116 contacts through motor vehicle stops. The number of motor vehicle stops is high reflecting the extra effort we have put in around school zones in the first two weeks of school and our pre-Labor Day efforts to keep our streets safe. Sgt. Charlie Cole presented a class on forensic science and techniques at CHS this week. The Marine Unit is entering its final week of full time service for the season. Many thanks to Cpl. Mike Cannon for another successful summer on the boat. His efforts were recognized this week by the United States Coast Guard for outstanding assistance to the Burlington station. Public Works Reported by Bryan Osborne, director Discussions have continued with FEMA regarding the eligibility of various repairs costs associated with the Meadow Drive Ditch. At this point, it would appear that approximately $340,000 of the project will be eligible with approximately $240,000 in repairs that will not be eligible. Currently the project is expected to proceed in mid-October and be completed in the spring of 2014. The repairs to the East Lakeshore Drive embankment that was damaged from heavy rains this summer is now complete. The repair to a failed storm water outfall on Bay Road has been completed. Fall grading of the Town’s gravel roads has begun in preparation of winter. Brush clearing and tree trimming along the transportation system is being performed to improve intersection sight distances and the visibility of roadway signs. For more information about the Town of Colchester visit the Read the complete town offices at 781 Blakely Road, newsletter online: www.colchestersun.com Colchester, online at www.colchestervt.gov or call (802) 264-5500. Vermont Skating Academy A Basic Skills Program at the Essex Skating Facility Registration Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Children’s Lessons Wed., Thurs., and Fri. Adult Lessons Sundays Contact us at: Essex Skating Facility 878-1394 www.essexrink.com Jillian Frascoia, Skating Director [email protected] 5 Burnham Memorial Library BOOK REVIEWS “Caliban’s War” By James S. A. Corey Adult Fiction, 2012 Reviewed by Josh Muse, Library Technology In 2011’s Leviathan Wakes, Corey created an enjoyable sci-fi tale about a deadly alien molecule and a twisted conspiracy. An idealistic ship’s captain and a has-been detective are unwittingly drawn together into a plot filled with adventure and intrigue. In the sequel, we follow Captain Holden and his crew as they navigate the political fallout of the first book. We also meet a tough marine from Mars, a shrewd but grandmotherly UN official, and a botanist trying to find his daughter. When the alien molecule reappears in the form of nearly unkillable monsters, and it appears that a new conspiracy may be afoot, the situation becomes even more complex. As is often the case, the new book does not quite live up to the billing of its predecessor; the new characters are not quite as compelling as the old, and the story seems primarily intended to setup the third book. Still, Caliban’s War is fun, full of space battles, colorful characters, and humorous dialogue. If you’re looking for Sci-Fi with a realistic bent, but without excessive explanations of science or setting, this may be the series for you. “Rapture Practice” By Aaron Hartzler Young Adult Biography, 2013 Reviewed by Gizelle Guyette, Youth Services Aaron spends his youth between a rock and a hard place: eldest son in a fundamentalist Christian family, his preacher father a professor at the nearby Bible college, he is expected to live by his family’s values. This means only Christian music, no movies or television and no questioning his well-meaning parents’ judgment about what is best for him. As Aaron gets older and steps out further into the world, inevitable temptations threaten his carefullyconstructed life and his trusting relationship with his mom and dad. His own vital, questing mind, open heart and burgeoning talents — arguably traits bestowed on him by the Creator — make acquiescence to his father’s rigid rules an impossibility. Then there is the most-secret, nagging question plaguing his mind, one he never can share with his earnest family for fear of losing them forever: Am I gay? Some key allies, a couple of the “wrong” sort of friends and a forbidden radio station kick irreparable holes in the fence, and Aaron’s path veers from the straight and narrow to something more perilous, as winding as a question mark. Volunteers By SUE ALENICK United Way Volunteer The listings below are a sample of the 300+ volunteer needs from more than 200 agencies found on-line at www. unitedwaycc.org. More information available at 860-1677, Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Rsvp in education Interested in making a difference in the lives of children? RSVP of Chittenden County can connect you to volunteer opportunities that nourish children’s hearts and minds. Help kids learn and grow—RSVP offers personalized coordination too find rewarding opportunity to make a difference. Whether Local named partner in accounting firm Montgomery & Merrill, PC announces that Kathryn Granai, CPA, of Colchester, has been made a partner in the firm. Granai’s 26-year accounting career focuses in the areas of small business, fiduciary and individual taxation. She has been an integral part of Montgomery & Merrill for over 12 years. Granai said, “I am dedicated to making sure our clients’ lives and business are enhanced by working Kathryn Granai with Montgomery & Merrill.” you want to mentor or tutor, we’ll find a school or mentoring program for you. Volunteers may choose to work with children pre-K to 12th grade who have been identified by teachers as needing supplemental support. Family friend Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program needs individuals or families to visit and help refugee families. Provide support, orientation, invitations to meal and outings and serve as a general community resource to these families. Interactions may include grocery shopping, working on English, or just doing fun things together. Orientation, introductions and ideas are provided. Ideally, this is a yearlong commitment. References, background check and orientation are required. Family play VNA Family Room needs volunteers for the drop-in Family Play program to facilitate play with parents and children, introduce arts & crafts projects, help tutor ESL students or offer their culinary skills to prepare meals for the community of families and children. Tues. or Thurs. 9 a.m.1 p.m., minimum 2-hour shift. They also need volunteers to support children’s play using their Nurturing curriculum as part of a 22-week Strong Families programs on Wednesday mornings. Background check required. Apple raking Shelburne Museum has a bumper crop of apples this year and needs help raking the drops, which create walking hazards. Help the museum, get some exercise and glean some apples! Flexible weekday schedule, 3 hours per week through October. Essex Automotive Services WARPED IDEAS The first check for a warped brake rotor is based on feel. Shaking under braking that occurs first in the seat or brake pedal is often indicative of warped rear rotors, while shaking that occurs first in the steering wheel may indicate warped front rotors. For a better read of the situation, a “dial indicator” can be attached to the rotor. When the rotor is spun, the needle will indicate how warped it is (to the thousandths-of-an-inch). However, even then, it might be difficult to measure how much the “run out” deviates from manufacturer specifications on the backside of the rotor. If so, a brake lathe may offer the best hope (short of outright rotor replacement). OPEN 6:59 AM NO APPT. NEEDED HINT: A brake lathe is a specialty machine that turns rotors (preferably on the vehicle) and removes irregularities. The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 6 Bus Day Trip to akwEsasnE MOhawk CasInO Hogansburg, New York MOnDay, OCtOBEr 7 [ $30 PEr PErsOn Please make your reservations early. FrEE extras include: $15 Free Slot Play Coffee & Donuts Bottled Water $10 Buffet Coupon Movies Aboard [ Meet at Colchester Park & ride Off I89 Exit 17 between 6:45am-7:15am Bus Departs: 7:15am | Depart the Casino: 4:30pm Call BarBara at 802.829.7403 Some birthdays are more memorable than others. Sapphires for September CALENDAR 12 Thursday Presentation. “Internet Safety: Avoiding Scams, Fraud and Hoaxes.” Speaker: Mike Stridsberg, NEFCU Information Security Manager. Free, seating limited. 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Character, Quality, Function & Opportunity await your discovery. A complete property with unique value and a 26’x32’ shop building that offers premium hobby or in home business opportunities. Milton Four Seasons Real Estate Inc. 802-893-4316 Hometown experience, service and pride . . . everyday. Renowned opera singer, George Cordes, will sing — accompanied by piano and cello. Free and open to the public. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. Workshop. “Learn to Square Dance.” Free workshop. Also Sept. 19. Maple Street Park, 75 Maple Street, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 879-1974 or 6586554. Health Exchange open office. Also Sept. 13. Open to all small businesses and individuals. Learn about the new health care exchange and what options are best for businesses and their employees. American Lung Association, Williston, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Contact: [email protected] or 3241920. ClassiC EstatE JEwElry CLASSICAL CONCERT Friday Latin dance party. Enjoy Latin inspired appetizers and desserts, 9-piece Latin band “Alejandro and Grupo Sabor,” silent auction, and dance instructions to learn the Tango. Tickets: $30 per person. Cash bar. All proceeds donated to construct a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Tela, Honduras Hospital. Coach Barn, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 7 p.m. Reservations: www.inlu.com/h2h2013 or [email protected]. Brown bag discussion. Bring a lunch and participate in a lively discussion on a directed theme. This week: “Health Care Systems and Transportation.” Free and open to the public. Decision Theater, Farrell Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, 12-1 p.m. Contra dance. Music will be provided by Frost and Fire. All are welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Beginners’ session at 7:45 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, free for under 12. Edmunds School Gymnasium, 299 Main Street, Burlington, 8 p.m. Contact: 3719492 or 343-7165. Conference. “Colleges, Communes & Co-ops: 1970s contributions to Vermont’s organic food movement.” Panel discussions will focus on the 1970s, a time when Vermont’s communes, colleges and co-ops played significant roles in shaping today’s interest in local and organic food systems. Fee: $25-30. Vermont History Museum, Pavilion building, 109 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Register: 479-8503 or go online: www.vermonthistory.org/ annual-meeting. 14 Saturday Concert. Burlington Ensemble will perform their “Precocious Prodigies” program. Features works by Mendelssohn, Mozart and a student composition. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets: www.burlingtonensemble.com. Chicken pie supper. Homemade food. Takeouts available. Wheelchair accessible. Waterville Elementary School, Route 109, Waterville, 5 p.m. Contact Joan: 644-6596. Presentation. “Agatha Christie: Creator of Miss Jane Marple and Hercule Poirot.” Helene Lang portrays Ms. Christie. Essex Free Library, Essex Center, 2 p.m. Contact: 879-0313. Reception. “The Vermont Queer Archives.” Exhibition runs through Sept. 28. Aspects of the Vermont LGBT (Lesbian, gay, Bisexual and Transgender), from zines to photographs to dance posters, are preserved. Pickering Room. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street, Burlington, 4-5:30. Contact: 865-7211. Workshop. “Organizing Your Research Results.” Veteran genealogist, Barb Wicker, will discuss various methods for regaining control of research results and organizing them consistently. Class: $5. Vermont Genealogy Library, Hegeman Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact: 238-5934 or www.vt-fcgs. org. Community activities. Something for everyone all day. Book sale, Zumbafest and concert. Holy Cross Church, 416 Church Road, Colchester, 12-8:30 p.m. Meet the artist. A talk and Q&A with local photographer, John Churchman. Free and open to the public. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center, 85 Church Street, Burlington, 5 p.m. SEPT 15 Champlain Valley Skating Club skate sale. Bring in used ice skating equipment and buy something new. Gutterson Field House, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Contact: 309-0419. Plein Air Paint-out. “Painting the Vintner’s Realm.” Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero, East Shore Vineyard in Grand Isle, and Hall Home Place in Isle La Motte will host plein air artists from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Final display, silent auction and reception to follow. Grand Isle Art Works, 259 US Route 2, Grand Isle, 4-6 p.m. Contact: 378-4591. 15 Sunday Pancake breakfast. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes and maple syrup. Free and open to the public. Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple Street, Essex Junction, 8:30-10:45 a.m. Walk and talk. Mushroom walk and talk with Robert Resnik and Stephanie Miner. Bring a basket or a paper bag, no plastic please. Pre-registration required. Limit: 25. Cost: $20. Friends of the Horticultural Farm, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: 8643073. Great Strides. A 3-mile walk and fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 9 a.m. registration. Register: 603-598-8191 or cvlangas@cff. org or www.cff.org/greatstrides. Classical concert. Renowned opera singer, George Cordes, will sing — accompanied by piano and cello. Free and open to the public. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. Small farms food fest. Special foods prepared and sold by Vermont small farms and food producers, live local music all day, tractor hayrides, facepainting, picnic table raffle, pick your own apples, hula-hoopers and more. Admission: $5. Shelburne Orchards, 216 Orchard Road, Shelburne, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 9852753. Tour de Farms. Two loop rides (10- and 30-miles) or a 2-mile walking/biking route for young children. At designated stops, family farmers will treat bicyclists to tasty samples of local foods such as fresh and aged cheeses, organic beer, vegetables and more. Advanced registration fee: $28 adults, $13 children 16 and under. Day-of registration fee: $50 adults, $20 children 16 and under. Rain or shine. Shoreham Town Green, Shoreham, 9:30 a.m. Register through Sept. 9: www.acornvt.org or 382-0401. Reception. Watercolors by Kathleen Berry Bergeron and her students. Exhibit runs through Oct. 6. Free and open to the public. Emile A Gruppe Gallery, 22 Barber Farm Road, Jericho, 2-4 p.m. Contact: 899 3211. 16 Monday Presentation. “Sleighs” by Ken Wheeling, a horse-drawn vehicle expert. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments to follow the presentation. East Monkton Church, 405 Church Road, East Monkton, 7 p.m. Contact Gill: 482-2277 or [email protected]. Shape and share life stories. Prompts trigger real life experience stories which are crafted into engaging narrative and shared with the group. Free and open to all adults. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 12:302:30 p.m. Contact: 878-4918. Technology night. Learn how to download/ access library e-books & audiobooks through Listen Up Vermont. Please bring your own device for this interactive class. Free and open to all adults. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 878-4918. Elder Education Enrichment lecture. “The Burlington Waterfront: An Exploration of Burlington’s Thriving Industrial and Maritime Past,” Britta Tonn, MS, Architectural Historian, Director of Preservation Burlington’s Walking Tour Program. Cost: $5. Handicapped accessible. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Contact: 802864-3516. 17 Tuesday Presentation. “Internet Safety: Protecting Your Home Network.” Speaker: Mike Stridsberg, NEFCU Information Security Manager. Free, seating limited. New England Federal Credit Union, 141 Harvest Lane, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Contact: 879-8790 or sign up at nefcu.com. Preschool story time and craft. Stories and simple crafts for children ages 3-5. Free. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 11 a.m. Contact: 878-4918. Presentation. Dr. Maura Cullen, author of 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say: Surprising Things We Say That Widen The Diversity Gap, will speak on diversity and inclusion. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Workshops. “Healthier Living with Chronic Conditions.” Through Oct. 22. Learn practical tools to manage your own health and improve your quality of life while living with on-going pain. Family members and caregivers welcome. Free and open to the public. Space limited. Conference Room, Williston Fire Department, corner of Williston Road and Talcott Road, Williston, 1-3:30 p.m. Register: 847-2278. 18 Wednesday Car show. Admission: donations for Camp TaKum-Ta. Bristol Recreation Field, 110 Airport Drive, Bristol, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: 388-7951 x1. Info: www.BetterL8Than Never.com. Meeting. League of Women Voters of Champlain Valley. Business meeting followed by discussion. Topic: state banking. 412 Farrell Street, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Contact: [email protected]. Presentation. “A Logistical Nightmare: The Outfitting of the Revolutionary Era Armies in the Champlain Valley.” Archeologist and University of Vermont professor Scott A. McLaughlin will explore how artifacts provide a window on the life of a typical Revolutionary War soldier in the Champlain Valley. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington, 4 p.m. Look Good — Feel Better program. Female cancer patients receive beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and help them feel good about they way they look during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Free. American Cancer Society, 44 Day Lane, Williston, 3-4:30 p.m. Contact: 655-2000. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AT HOLY CROSS SEPT 14 Book sale: 12-7 p.m. Zumbafest: 12:30-2:45 p.m. ($15 registration fee) Colchester Town Band concert: 7:308:30 p.m. All are welcome. Holy Cross Church, 416 Church Road, Colchester. Contact: 863-3002. 19 Thursday Presentation. “Prepare for Homeownership, Part 1.” Speakers: NEFCU Mortgage Loan Officers. Free, seating limited. New England Federal Credit Union, 141 Harvest Lane, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Contact: 879-8790 or sign up at nefcu.com. Film screening. “I am in here,” a movie written by Mark Utter and directed by Emily Anderson and Jim Heltz that raises awareness about autism. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 7 CALENDAR Meet the artist. A talk and Q&A with artist Katharine Montstream. Free and open to the public. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center, 85 Church Street, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. 20 Friday Concert. The Modern Grass Quintet. Contemporary, progressive and traditional bluegrass for all audiences. Suggested donation: $10. Round Church, Richmond, 7 p.m. Contact: 434-4565. Reception. “Real Life.” A juried photography exhibit exploring the state of things as they actually exist. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Runs through Oct. 13. Darkroom Gallery, 12 Main Street, Essex Junction, 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Musicians and Minstrels.” St. James Coffee House. Enjoy local talent and refreshments. St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 878-4014. Silent auction. Also Sept. 21. A fundraiser to benefit local programs, presented by MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts). Quad Commons, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jazz concert. The Steve Wilson/Lewis Nash Duo, featuring Nat Reeve. Free and open to the public. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Tag sale. Also Sept. 21. Baby items and maternity clothing. All proceeds benefit Care Net Pregnancy Centers. Church of the Nazarene, Williston, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Pat: 658-8046. Wing night. Hosted by the Men’s Auxiliary. Live entertainment: One Duzzi. Cost: $4-7. VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact: 8780700. Elder Education Enrichment lecture. “U.S. Middle East Policy after the Arab Spring,” Haviland Smith, Retired CIA Station Chief. Cost: $5. Handicapped accessible. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m Contact: 864-3516. 21 Saturday Workshop. “Google Search for Genealogists.” Ed McGuire will discuss why and when to use tools like Google. Class: $5. Vermont Genealogy Library, Hegeman Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact: 238-5934 or www.vt-fcgs.org. Wee turtle carving class. Come to a one-day carving class at the Birds of Vermont Museum with David Tuttle of the Green Mountain Woodcarvers. Carve and paint a small turtle. Wood blank, eyes, snacks, and coffee provided. No carving experience required. Cost: $25-35. Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Register: 434-2167 or [email protected]. Craft show. “Apple Squeeze For Early Detection.” Also Sept. 22. A fundraiser for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Pick your own apples, shop local crafters, face painting and bake sale. Allenholm Farm, South Street, South Hero, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Contact: 777-9406. 22 Sunday Concert. “Sing for Peace.” A performance by Counterpoint. Free admission; donations to Planting Hope will be collected. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier, 4 p.m. Walk to Defeat ALS. A 2.5-mile walk to raise awareness and funds for ALS. Dorset Park, corner of Dorset and Swift Streets, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. registration. To register or volunteer, contact Amy: 603-969-3004 or [email protected] or Deb: 862-0389 or dwehrlin@yahoo. com. Info: www.walktodefeatals.org Discussion. Jane Austen in Vt. series. “Two Hundred Years of Publishing and Collecting Pride and Prejudice” with Deborah Barnum, of Bygone Books. Free and open to the public. light refreshments served. Hauke Conference Center, Champlain College, 375 Maple Street, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Contact: 343-2294. Kids Harvest Fest. An afternoon of free fun VOLUNTEER OPENINGS The Town of Colchester has volunteer openings on the following Boards and Commissions: • • • • • • • EVENTS AT BURNHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY Sept. 14 Perennial plant swap. Bring a plant in a labeled container and see what neighbors bring to exchange. Please, no Orange Daylilies/Ditch Lilies. Takes place in the library courtyard. 10 a.m. Sept. 16 Young adult film crew. Make and air your own TV programs on LCATV. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Pajama story time. Little ones of all ages cuddle up in pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. Cookies and milk will be served. No signup required. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Burnham Library Trustees meeting. The library’s trustees meet monthly, and meetings are open to the public. 4 p.m. Workshop. “Early Literacy Math Skills for Childcare Providers.” Youth Librarians from Brownell and Burnham Libraries will train Childcare Providers in using picture books to develop math skills with preschoolers. Each childcare facility will receive paperback books and related math toys. Free, space is limited. Please register using the link on our website, or call us at 878-0313. Takes place at the Colchester Meeting House. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 Practice SAT Exam. Take a free, current, genuine, professionally-scored SAT, and then learn how to improve your score on the official test. A 2-part event. The sessions take place just down the street at the Our Lady of Grace church. Register for both using the link on our website. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Channel 17 Representative Cemetery Commission Governance Committee Recreation Advisory Board Development Review Board Planning Commission Conservation Commission For an application and more information visit the Town’s website: www. colchestervt.gov and click on opportunities/ volunteer - or call June Campbell at 264-5509. E E FR KIDS HARVEST FEST Raising awareness for foster care in Vermont Sunday September 22 11:45 am - 3:00 pm Bayside Park | Colchester An afternoon of FREE fun for the whole family: hamburgers | hot dogs | cotton candy | popcorn homemade desserts | face painting | games inflatables | magician | pony rides 10:45 - 11:30 am Join us for an outdoor church service Bring your own blankets & chairs For more information: daybreakvermont.org Sept. 24 Adult book discussion group. Join an afternoon discussion group. Discussion will be led by a staff member. This month: “Let’s Pretend this Never Happened,” by Jenny Lawson. 1 p.m. Sept. 25 Videography of birds. At the Colchester Meeting House. A program by the Green Mountain Audubon Society on Mark Paul’s videography of birds from South America. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 Practice SAT Exam. At the second session you’ll receive your scores, and go over potential problem areas and strategies with a Princeton Review instructor. A 2-part event. The sessions take place just down the street at the Our Lady of Grace church. Register for both using the link on our website. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30 Intergenerational dessert book discussion. For anyone grade 6 to adult who loves a good “read–and–rant!” Eat something sweet and talk about a great book. Stop by to sign up. This month: “Poetry 180,” by Billy Collins. 6:30 p.m. Ongoing Burnham Knitters. Knitters of all skill levels meet Wednesdays. Beginners welcome. Colchester Meeting House or Burnham Memorial Library, 6-8 p.m. Preschool music with Mr. Chris. Wednesdays. Mr. Chris brings music and fun to the library. Best for ages 3-5. 1-1:30 p.m. Drop-in gentle Hatha yoga. Tuesdays. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. Beginners and intermediates welcome. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Call 8780313 to sign up. Drop-in story-time. Saturdays. A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required. Contact: 878-0313. 10 a.m. Toddler story-time. Tuesdays. A weekly selection of music, rhymes, and stories. For ages 18 months-3 years. Call to sign-up. 10:30 a.m. Preschool summer story-time. Mondays and Thursdays. Join us for stories followed by a craft or activity. For ages 3-6. Call to register. 10:30 a.m. Burnham Library hours Monday, Wednesday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday: 12-5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 898 Main Street, Colchester Contact: 879-7576 or [email protected]. for the whole family. Cookout, desserts, kids activities and a magician. An event to raise awareness for foster care in Vt. Bayside Park, Colchester, 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 338-9118. Ongoing Causeway Bike Ferry. The ferry runs this summer through Oct. 14 on Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult $8; youth (7-17) $5; under age 6 riders are free. Basketball skills clinic. Sundays in Sept. Open to girls in grades 6-12. Cost: $25 per session. St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact Women’s Basketball Head Coach Shannon Kynoch: 654-2503. Bingo. Sponsored by the Whitcomb Woods Residents Association. Whitcomb Woods, 128 West Street, Essex Junction. Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: 879-1829. Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu of a fee, please 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: [email protected] or 318-5570. Burlington Farmers’ Market. Saturdays. A weekly selection of seasonal produce, artisan products and more from over ninety outdoor stands. Free and open to the public. City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 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: 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 Street, Essex Junction. Or at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261. Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m. Crafters wanted. Ascension Church in Georgia is looking for crafters for its Craft Fair on Nov. 30. Anyone interested in renting a table is asked to contact Louise St. Amour: 893-7297. Divorce care support group. Led by people who have already walked down that road, this is a 13-week group to help men and women cope. Wednesday evenings: Sept. 11-Dec. 4. Essex Alliance Community Center, 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register with Sandy: 425-7053. Early birder morning walks. Sundays. Enjoy the start of the day with birds, and other woodland inhabitants. Walks are led by experienced birders familiar with Vermont birds. Best for adults and older children. Free, donations welcomed. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Contact: 4342167 or [email protected]. English as a second language classes. Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Pickering Room, Second Floor: Intermediate/Advanced. Administrative Conference Room: Beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Contact Elena Carter, FFL Outreach Department: 865-7211. For more calendar events, visit www.colchestersun.com/calendar Saturday, Sept. 28th & Sunday, Sept. 29th Shelburne Farms 10am-5pm & 11am-4pm BUY TICKETS TODAY Make, craFt, deSign, develop with 50+ MakerS. champlainmakerfaire.com CFM-016-13; Maker Faire; CVNG; BW; 2c; page (3.56˝) × 4” Colchester Religious Directory Daybreak Community Church 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446 802-338-9118 or [email protected] www.daybreakvermont.org Sunday Service at 10:30am Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney Holy Cross Church 416 Church Road, Colchester; 863-3002 Summer Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 6 p.m. Monday - Wednesday & Friday: 9 a.m. For Catholics who are returning home to the Church, welcome. We are happy that the Holy Spirit is leading you and we are pleased to welcome you. Come Join Us! Islamic Society of Vermont 182 Hegeman Avenue. 655-6711 Islamic Society of Vermont. Join Imam Islam Hassan ([email protected]) for the five daily prayers. Timings at ISVT homepage www.isvt.org The call for Friday Jumah prayers is exactly at 1:00PM followed by Khutbah and prayer. Additional Friday night lectures between Magrib and Isha prayers. Weekend Islamic classes on Sundays 9:45AM-1:30PM for all children 4 years and older during the school year. Interested non-members always welcome. (802) 655-6711 or [email protected] or Facebook. Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC 1672 West Lakeshore Dr. 658-9155. Rev. Mary Nelson Abbott, Pastor. Worship Service: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Church School: Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided. All are welcome! St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1063 Prim Road, 658-0533. Rev. Lisette Baxter, Rector Sundays: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Sunday School: Nursery & all grades Wednesdays: 11:30 Bible class; 12:30 Holy Eucharist For evening services & Adult Education, check answering machine. All are always welcome. United Church Of Colchester - ABC Rte 2A-Village Green, 879-5442. Pastor Josh Steely. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School during 10:30 worship; pre-school through 11 years. Nursery care available during worship. Christ Centered - Family Oriented. The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 8 for a free quote or to place an ad PHONE: FAX: EMAIL: MAIL: 802-878-5282 802-651-9635 [email protected] The Colchester Sun 462 Hegeman Avenue, Suite 105 Colchester VT 05446 EMPLOYMENT CDL-A DRIVER NEEDED Greater Burlington area. 2 years recent CDL Class A experience required. Good DMV record. Must meet DOT requirements. $18.00 per hour. Position available immediately. Call (802) 4601300 or email ghamlin@ gmhtrans.com. Ask for Hamm. CDL-A DRIVERS NEEDED. Owner/ Operators welcome. 2 years recent CDL-Class A experience required. Clean driving record. Must meet DOT requirements. Weekly settlement. 100% No Touch. Primary lanes: East Coast, South, and Midwest. 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Send resume to: Emerson Lynn 281 North Main Street St. Albans, VT 05478 or email to: [email protected] TRUNK, VINTAGE 1920'S, $50. 802485-8266 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY Lucky Bag Graduation Books, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953. $20. each. 802-933-4257 IRONS Set of Graphite Irons #3-7. Hogan H 40. $80 for set. Call 233-5177 BOOKS, 125PLUS, murder mystery, historical fiction, several complete series by Rhys Bowen, Victoria MAGAZINES, COUNTRY AND Country Extra. Great reading, large box, like new condition. $50. 802-4858266 COUNTERTOP, NEW, BEIGE/ BLACK grain, 119X25.5". $120. 802-343-4330 WINDOWS, WOOD FRAME, double hung, with aluminum combination window/screen. (1) double, (1) single. Call for prices and sizes. 802-527-7235 BATHROBE, NEW, LADIES' shopping for a new career? We’ve got a cartful of opportunities If you’re looking for a career that offers endless opportunities to grow and values the unique talents you bring to work, check out a job at Hannaford. 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Indian monetary unit 69. Large-eyed lemur 70. Last word of “America, the Beautiful” 71. About to explode 72. Small amounts 73. *Yoda: “Do. Or do not. There is no ___.” 74. Water balloon sound CROSSWORD THEME: THE EIGHTIES ACROSS 1. *It reads music on CDs 6. “___ a Wonderful Life” 9. Praise or glorify 13. Domicile 14. *”The One I Love” group 15. Rid of impurities 16. Medical helper 17. Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 18. Light-footed 19. *Stone’s Oscar winner 21. *1985 London/ Philadelphia Fundraiser 23. “The ___ of All Fears” 24. Ancient colonnade 25. *”Simon & Simon” network 28. “____ Was a Rollin’ Stone” 30. *MTV first began asking artists to do this in 1989 35. Nuclear fission chemist Otto ____ 37. Suspend 39. Muse of love poetry 40. UN civil aviation agency, acr. 41. Befuddle 43. Done 44. Relating to a node ColChester PoliCe rePort Emergency 911 • Non-emergency 264-5556 835 Blakely Rd, Colchester, VT 05446 September 3—September 9, 2013 Tuesday, September 3 0648 Traffic hazard on US Route 2 0745 Medical on Windemere Way 0824 Boating incident on E Lakeshore Dr 1311 Prop damage on Blakely Rd 1514 Suspicious event on E Lakeshore Dr 1746 Harassment on Gilman Cir 2008 Domestic disturbance in Colchester 1023 Disturbance on Mt Sterling Ave 2036 Citizen dispute on Mt Sterling Ave 2104 Larceny on Canterbury Way 2121 Suspicious event on Malletts Bay Ave 2240 Prop damage on Roosevelt Hwy 2319 Suspicious event on Blakely Rd 0418 DUI on Roosevelt Hwy 0804 MV complaint on Main St 0916 EMS assist on Ethan Allen Ave 0944 Suspicious event on Prim Rd 0959 Prop damage on E Lakeshore Dr 1106 Medical on Lavigne Rd 1128 MV complaint on Main St 1135 Prop damage on Blakely Rd 1227 Agency assist on Malletts Bay Ave 1238 Agency assist on W Spring St 1317 Larceny on Hawkes Way 1400 Trespassing on Shady Ln 1445 Prop damage on College Pkwy 1516 Prop damage on Roosevelt Hwy 1519 MV complaint on Blakely Rd 1712 MV complaint on Heineberg Dr 1817 Suspicious event on Shore Acres Dr Wednesday, September 4 0144 Disturbance on College Pkwy 46. Fake or phony 47. Balkan native 48. Be that as it may 50. Bypass 52. Do it yourself 53. Carpet style 55. Romanian money 57. *Moonwalk dancer 61. Puts in motion 65. To come into use 66. *Lots of this DOWN 1. Often covered with a shade 2. Cain’s brother 3. *Diet Coke 4. Written corrections 5. Recover 6. Caddie’s offering 7. *One excellent adventurer 8. Extract (metals) by heating 9. Winter Olympic sport 10. Cantatrice’s offering 11. Tangerine and grapefruit hybrid 12. A good one of these is often rewarded 15. Royal court dance 20. D-Day beach 22. Debtor’s note 24. Slang for urban miners Thursday, September 5 0805 Suspicious event on Prim Rd 1010 MV complaint on Bean Rd 1015 Agency assist on McHawk Dr 1429 Vandalism on Laker Ln 1442 Traffic hazard on Roosevelt Hwy 1445 Littering on Malletts Bay Ave 1526 Prop damage on Creek Farm Rd 1558 MV complaint on Sand Rd 1805 Medical on Laker Ln 1953 Traffic hazard on College Pkwy 2027 Prop damage on Laker Ln 2055 Disorderly conduct on McHawk Dr 2327 Accident on W Lakeshore Dr Friday, September 6 0142 Suspicious event on Roosevelt Hwy 0513 Accident on Hegeman Ave 0713 Suspicious event on Severance Rd 0735 Juvenile problem in Colchester 1033 MV larceny on Princess Ann Dr 1035 Larceny on Roosevelt Hwy 1115 Prop damage on Roosevelt Hwy 25. *Tiananmen Square country 26. *Star of 1984’s “Footloose” 27. Disreputable 29. *Shoulder accessories 31. *”The ____ and Cons of Hitch Hiking” 32. Cleansed 33. Wombs 34. *Soviet leader, affectionately 36. *Won French Open in 1983 38. Glamorous 42. Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s character 45. They’re denoted in red 49. *”The ___” charted with “You Better You Bet” in 1981 51. *Puzzle game 54. *Molly Ringwald films are full of this teen worry 56. Seize the throne 57. Leave at the altar, e.g. 58. Dwarf buffalo 59. Sour milk sign 60. Actor Kristofferson 61. Take out, as in dragon 62. October birthstone 63. Greek cheese 64. Three of these in a yard 67. Always, in verse GOT AN IDEA ? 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It’s It’s the The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 10 SCHOOLS COLCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Calendar of Events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 What: Colchester High School Open House When: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 What: Picture Day at Porters Point School TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 What: Picture Day at Union Memorial School WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 What: Picture Day at Union Memorial School Meet and greet with our music teachers Friends of Colchester Music invites you to come and meet your child’s music teachers and hear about the great things that are happening in your CSD music community. Light refreshments will be served. Following the Meet and Greet, FCM will have their first meeting of the school year; everyone is welcome to stay. Friends of Colchester Music had a successful last year, and is looking forward to another school year full of concerts, fundraising and support for the music students. Colchester music programs are growing, and so is FCM. There are over 470 kids involved in music programs. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • When: Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. • Where: Malletts Bay School Music Room What: Malletts Bay School Open House When: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m UMS CMS PPS Union Memorial School’s Debbie Howard, a secondgrade teacher, was recently honored for 40 years of service. “It is so hard for me to remember that I have been doing this for 40 years,” she said. “I love what I do. I love this district and UMS!” “She is always one of the first teachers to try something new and/or adopt new teaching methods,” said UMS Principal Chris Antonicci. “She is simply one of the finest educators with whom I’ve ever worked, and she’s an inspiration to us all.” “Deb Howard is remarkable,” said Superintendent Larry Waters. “She is a highly skilled teacher who has provided excellent learning experiences for her students, and I express my sincere appreciation for her 40 years of service in the district.” For more information, contact UMS at 264-5959. Colchester Middle School now has an app through which it can send reminders about upcoming events, interactive maps and calendars, access to school contacts, assignment tracking, important updates and notifications, anonymous reporting to school administration and more. “I believe that this app will be truly useful for many folks, not just parents,” said CMS Assistant Principal Peg Gillard. “The app has many resources for parents, students and community members. We will continue to update it and welcome ideas for ways to improve and evolve the app.” If successful, there is the possibility that similar apps may be included for other schools and potentially town departments in the future. For more information, contact Peg Gillard at 264-5800 or [email protected]. In Maureen Belaski’s kindergarten classroom at Porters Point School, students will foster their creativity through open-ended art projects called Beautiful Oops! As part of their instruction, the kindergarteners will learn to use their school materials safely and responsibly, including recycling and reusing supplies whenever possible. Based upon Barney Saltzberg’s book by the same name, Beautiful Oops! demonstrates to students how their imaginations can fly even when they think they have made a mistake and how everything is an opportunity to create something beautiful. As Belaski said, “There are no mistakes in life — just new discoveries and challenges!” For more information, contact PPS at 264-5920. Malletts Bay School CHS Colchester High School’s long-running teacher advisory (TA) program has undergone a significant transformation in time for this school year, to include a clear emphasis on academics and connection with students’ regular class day. The program, renamed AT — to emphasize academics, assistance and advising time — is the result of a collaborative, comprehensive analysis of the program among parents, students and faculty using a wide variety of approaches. It will have a more consistent schedule and will focus much more intently upon advancement of learning, assistance with skills and meaningful engagement in advising. For more information, contact CHS at 264-5700. At Malletts Bay School, three fifth-grade student leaders helped to coordinate a blood drive in a solemn nod to the historical significance of Sept. 11. Called “Pint-Sized Heroes,” the program was orchestrated by students Basma Yahyah, Quinn Holly and Bobby Genest in collaboration with the American Red Cross. The blood drive was held in the Malletts Bay School gymnasium on Sept. 11. Students throughout MBS are notably active in our community; over the years, they have raised money to support juvenile diabetes, cancer research, rainforests, disaster victims and local animal agencies; spearheaded recycling efforts; and much more. For more information, contact MBS at 264-5900. LEFT: Fifth-graders Basma Yahyah, Quinn Holly and Bobby Genest at Malletts Bay School helped coordinate a blood drive. Island Beverage Firewood For Sale Green or Dry Selling Wood Pellets Bags and Tons Call for Delivery 802-324-1955 SAT & ACT Test Prep Stern Center for Language and Learning Williston, VT | White River Jct., VT 802-878-2332 | www.sterncenter.org Local newspapers are providing value and holding their own Small, local newspapers are retaining their readership, with 74% of residents served by such papers, often a weekly, saying they read them at least once a week. Meanwhile, 83% of readers said they mainly value the papers’ news content, and 69% cited “valuable local shopping and advertising information.” MediaPost Communications/ MediaDailyNews Sports The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 THE COLCHESTER SUN / SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 11 Fallen Heroes 5K and 11K pictures page 14 CROSS COUNTRY Colchester sophomore Angus Doherty runs down a hill at the Essex Cross Country Invitational on Saturday afternoon at the Catamount Outdoors Center in Williston. Up and running Lakers compete in Essex Invitational Colchester junior Hannah Echo runs towards the finish line. PHOTOS BY OLIVER PARINI The Colchester High School cross country team competed in the 34th annual Essex Invitational at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston on Saturday. Teams from New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine participated in the meet, which featured a citizens’ race, two junior varsity and four varsity races. The Lakers competed in the Division I varsity and JV races along a 5K course through mowed meadows and wooded areas. Led by Hannah Echo in 23:54.7, Colchester’s varsity girls’ squad finished ninth of nine and seventh in Vermont in the varsity meet with 283 points. Champlain Valley Union topped the heat with 45 points. The Lakers’ varsity boys’ squad placed 10th of 11 and eighth in Vermont with 220 points, 13 points behind ninthplace finisher North Country. Nigel Sarrazin led the team with a 26th-place finish in 18:02.2. South Burlington took first in the race with 34 points. The Lakers’ results from the varsity meets are shown on the right. —Kelly March COLCHESTER GIRLS’ RESULTS: 51 Hannah Echo 59 Megan Severance 60 Hailey Thibault 62 Julia Bessy 63 Maddie Prevost 64 Margaret Chase 23:54.7 25:37.7 25:51.0 26:30.3 26:42.1 27:05.4 COLCHESTER BOYS’ RESULTS: 26 Nigel Sarrazin 40 Jordan Lamay 49 Andrew Pike 51 Ethan Thibault 55 Angus Doherty 60 Ian Sarrazin 75 Micheal Granai 18:02.2 18:31.9 18:43.6 18:51.2 19:08.7 19:28.8 20:40.1 SOCCER Lakers start season strong By KELLY MARCH The Colchester Sun schedule Lakers’ The Colchester High School varsity girls’ soccer team started its 2013 campaign strong last week, opening the season with a 4-0 win over South Burlington and a 3-1 victory over Rutland. After shutting out the Rebels on Tuesday, the Lakers rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to overcome the visiting Red Raiders on Thursday. Freshman Amber Sicard, junior Taylor Dion and senior Kristina Chapman each netted a second-half goal to put Colchester in the lead, while senior Haley Jestings made six saves in the net to hold the line. “When a team scores seven goals and only gives up one in the first two games of the season, you can’t really be too upset,” said Colchester head coach Jeff Paul. “They played one of the most complete games we’ve played in a few years against South Burlington and then came back from a deficit and scored three goals to put Rutland away. They’ve been playing really good soccer.” Thursday’s come-from-behind win marked the 100th victory of Paul’s career, a milestone he reached against his own alma mater. Now in his 13th season with the program, Paul has guided the Lakers to four quarterfinal, three semifinal and three championship appearances. Colchester took on the Division II Milton Yellowjackets Wednesday, after press time, and will host the Burlington Seahorses on Tuesday at 7 p.m. “We’ve got a tough stretch ahead,” Paul said of the Lakers’ upcoming schedule. “But we’re just going to take it one game at a time and see where we end up.” CROSS COUNTRY: 9/14 Colchester at Burlington 9:30 a.m. FIELD HOCKEY: 9/13 Colchester at Rice 9/17 Colchester at home 9/17 Colchester vs. S. Burlington 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Colchester senior Haley Palchak sprints towards the ball during a game against Rutland on Thursday afternoon in Colchester. OLIVER PARINI FOOTBALL: 9/13 Colchester vs. Middlebury 7 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER: 9/17 Colchester vs. Burlington 7 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER: 9/12 Colchester at Harwood 4:30 p.m. 9/18 Colchester vs. Rutland 7 p.m. The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 12 SPORTS Lakers fall to Redhawks THIS WEEK IN ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE ATHLETICS Cross country squads open fall at St. Anselm The St. Michael’s College men’s and women’s cross country teams opened their seasons by returning to St. Anselm College’s Shacklette Invitational for the first time in 11 years on Saturday, with junior Chloe Boutelle’s runner-up showing leading the women to a second-place finish. Both teams competed in an eight-team field, as the men nabbed sixth place. Boutelle’s second-place showing in a field of 113 came in a time of 19:07, as she was the top St. Michael’s finisher for the eighth straight meet. Junior Lindy Heffernan was seventh in 19:32. Classmates Colleen Gilliatt and Allie Gratton and senior Daniela Czark were the next three scorers. Junior Peter McKenna paced the St. Michael’s men with a 23rd-place showing in 28:36, and classmate Alex Gilgore nabbed 34th at 29:07. First-year Torin La Liberte, junior Erik Hoiseth and senior Richard Kline rounded out the Purple Knights’ top five, with Kline competing in his first meet since 2011. Field hockey falls twice in season-opening tournament Colchester sophomore Taylor Losier battles for possession with CVU junior Katherine King on Thursday afternoon in Colchester. After falling to the Redhawks, 2-0, on Thursday, the Lakers now stand 0-2 and will travel to Rice Memorial to take on the Green Knights Friday at 4 p.m. OLIVER PARINI The St. Michael’s College field hockey team went 0-2 over the weekend at the season-opening Jane Goss Memorial Tournament at Shippensburg (Pa.) University. The Purple Knights lost to the secondranked hosts, 7-1, on Saturday before falling to Mansfield (Pa.) University, 3-0, on Sunday. Against Shippensburg, which qualified for nine of the last 10 NCAA Tournaments, sophomore Morgan Mazanec netted a penalty stroke for her first career goal. Junior Jackie Chisholm tied her career high with 19 saves, and junior Shannon Rice and sophomore Kelsie Miller both made defensive saves. Junior Sarah Healey had four saves against Mansfield. Men’s soccer suffers pair of one-goal setbacks The St. Michael’s College men’s soccer team lost twice by one goal over the weekend at Stonehill College during the inaugural Catholic Cup Classic. Following a 1-0 defeat in double overtime on Friday at the hands of the hosts, the Purple Knights slipped by a 3-2 count against Assumption College on Saturday. Versus Stonehill, junior Nicco Roque made four saves in his first college start before the hosts netted the winner in the 103rd minute. Roque followed that up with a career-best six saves against the Greyhounds, while junior O.J. Rivas and sophomore Jack Loud each tallied goals. Loud’s was the first of his college career. Senior Anthony Stanley had two assists. Juniors Colby Ajoku and Philip McCormick were named to the all-tournament team. Women’s soccer plays first games under head coach Elles The St. Michael’s College women’s soccer team played its first games under new head coach Wendy Elles over the weekend at Assumption College during the inaugural Catholic Cup Classic, falling 2-0 against the hosts on Friday and by a 1-0 final versus St. Anselm College on Saturday. Junior Aubrey Ouellet stopped four shots against Assumption before sophomore Kaylee Sullivan had four saves versus the Hawks. Both goalkeepers landed on the all-tournament team. Men’s golf begins season at Franklin Pierce Invitational The St. Michael’s College men’s golf team began its 2013-14 campaign on Sunday during the opening round of the Franklin Pierce University Division II Fall Invitational. The final 18 holes were set to be played on Monday. Final results can be found at SMCAthletics. com. Catamounts go 2-0 The Colchester Catamounts 7/8 youth football team improved its season record to 2-0 with a 21-6 win over St. Albans on Monday night. A strong defense anchored by Justin Datillio, Lucas McClanahan and Mike Blair was key to the victory. Quarterback Bailey Olson powered the offense with three touchdown runs, while Jameson Roach gathered in a two-point conversion pass late in the game. Colchester will take on Burlington on Saturday, Sept. 14th, Colchester Catamount quarterback Bailey Olson watches as at Bayside Park. The 5/6 varsity Quinton Hoskins heads up the field during a game against game will kick off at 8 a.m., the 7/8 varsity game at 9:30 p.m. and St. Albans on Monday night. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED the 7/8 JV game at 12:30 p.m. What? Zombie Run! When? Sept. 28, 2013 gates open at 9:00 a.m. Where? Champlain Valley Expo-Essex Jct., VT Zombie Run is a fun run for the end of times. Runners will be given a belt with 3 flags and tasked with navigating a 5k obstacle course while avoiding brain-sucking Zombies! Come run or come observe the zombie apocalypse first hand! Register at ZombieRun.com and use code PAPER for 25% off! Be among the first to know about new properties as they come on the market! VThomefinder.com Benefiting provided by john abry ● realtor ● remax north professionals ● 861.3278 ● info@vthomefindercom NEFCU is…PROTECTING YOU at NEFCU Saturday, Sept. 14 9am–1pm Securely dispose of documents containing sensitive information! We’ll safely destroy them right before your eyes using SecurShred, a certified document shredding company. FrEE! ™ ShredFest here:NewEnglandFederalCreditUnion W 141HarvestLane,Williston Limit: 5storageboxes(approx.12”x12”x15”),personal documentsonly,nobusinessmaterial Info: Call 802-879-8790 or online at nefcu.com Local, affordable, and on your side™. The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 13 Current Exhibits September “Eat: The Social Life of Food.” Exploration of the relationship between people and food through objects, photographs, paintings and writings. Runs Sept. 17-May 18. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, 61 Colchester Avenue, Burlington. Contact: 656-2090. Group show. Watercolors by Kathleen Berry Bergeron and her students. Exhibit runs through Oct. 6. Emile A Gruppe Gallery, 22 Barber Farm Road, Jericho. Contact: 899 3211. Spotlight on Todd Logan “Colorblind.” Showcases black and white photography. Exhibit runs through Sept. 15. Darkroom Gallery, 12 Main Street, Essex Junction. “The Vermont Queer Archives.” Through Sept. 28. Aspects of the Vermont LGBT (Lesbian, gay, Bisexual and Transgender), from zines to photographs to dance posters, are preserved. Pickering Room. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street, Burlington. Contact: 865-7211. BY SUSAN BONDARYK The Colchester Sun Newtonian physics, quantum ideas, Einstein’s theory of relativity and… logos? Four years into his Physics degree at SUNY Potsdam, Essex Junction resident Todd Logan decided it was time for something completely different. “I only realized that graphic design was an actual career during the spring semester of my senior year,” revealed the 49-year-old Logan. “I bumped into an art teacher I had had, who was looking to start up a graphic design program. I had an open elective, he needed warm bodies to get the program off the ground, and so I figured what the heck. It was an epiphany, and it changed everything for me.” Following graduation from SUNY Potsdam, Logan enrolled at Syracuse University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design. “I’ve been drawing and doodling all my life. The thing is, I had always been attracted to logos and well designed pieces but had never thought to wonder how it was created,” explained Logan. Out of college and on a new creative path, Logan’s career switch resulted in a web design position at local scoop shop, Ben & Jerry’s. Today, he is the Senior Web Designer for the company. “Being at Ben & Jerry’s is an excellent opportunity to keep drawing, as illustration has been so deeply rooted in the company brand. There are a small handful of us that produce all the illustrations that are utilized GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! Malletts Bay Dancing with FREE Style Dance Studio Thursday September 12th 4:30-5:30pm-Teen Ages 13-18 Beginner Salsa/Swing Dance Class 7:00-8:00pm- Teen Ages 13-18 Beginner Hip- Hop/Latin Dance Class 8:15-9:15pm- Adult Beginner Tango/ Rumba Dance Class globally, which is cool,” he noted. Global recognition is definitely way more than cool, but for Logan who is not much of a horn tooter the chance to share his talents on a local level is just as gratifying. Take a close look around the Junction; Logan’s designs are everywhere. From his work on the Railroad Avenue Revitalization project in 2010 to the Five Corners Farmers’ Market logo, Logan and his wife, Tina – steep themselves in their community. Heart & Soul of Essex coordinators, Sue McCormack and Liz Subin had Logan create the initial logo for the project in 2012. Since then, Logan has designed eye-catching posters, flyers and the newest “Values” heart to spread the message of Heart & Soul all over town. He’s even hosted a Heart & Soul community conversation at his home. “Tina has been a facilitator. She has all the people skills,” he expressed. “I prefer to be the ‘man behind the curtain.’” Though he prefers the background, Logan’s designs will definitely be in the forefront of the Heart & Soul Action and Volunteer Fair on Sept. 25 at Essex High School. Starting at 5 p.m., residents of the Village and Town will gather for a classes for all ages Pre- Registration not required for FREE classes. Walk- in’s Welcome!! Friday Sept 13th 4:00-5:00pm-Kids Ages 5 -9 years old Beginner Latin/Hip-Hop 7:00-8:00pm- Adult Beginner Line Dance Class(Learn Country, Latin Dances in a Line) 8:15-9:15pm- Adult Beginner Salsa/Latin/Ballroom Dance Class 9:15-10:00pm- Adult Beginner Waltz Dance Class Todd Logan PHOTO CONTRIBUTED free meal and community conversation to celebrate the progression of Heart & Soul so far, while setting goals for the future. So what’s up next for Logan? Between a full-time web design career and a recent redesign of the Brownell Library’s logo, Logan saw both of his sons, Cole and Mitchel off to a fall semester at UMass Amherst. With the house a little quieter, maybe there’ll be time to catch up on some favorite activities. “I love to read, catch movies and hack away at crossword puzzles,” Logan said, and later admitted, “I also never outgrew Legos or robots, which makes me a man-child I guess.” Know an artist? Contact Susan at [email protected]. Showtime Dusk 7:30 approx. Located on 127 Porters Point Road, Colchester, VT Beginners and all levels welcome, from kids to adults! Saturday Sept. 14th 11:00-12:00-Kids Ages 9-12 Beginner Latin/ Hip- Hop 12:30-1:30-Adults- Beginner Latin Body Movement-( Salsa, Latin Fusion ) Tuesday September 17th 12:00-1:00- For Seniors Only!! Learn Traditional Ballroom Dance 4:00-5:00pm-Kids Ages 9-12 Beginner Ballroom/Standard 5:30-6:30pm Adult Beginner Jive/Swing Dance Class 802-793-7524 www.dancingwithstylevt.net Come solo or with a partner! You do not need experience 1- Rid dick/ 2 Guns / Kick A ss 2 “Exposed.” An annual exhibit of sculptures from established and emerging artists displayed in the gallery, as well as throughout Stowe Village and the recreation path. Through Oct. 15. Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond Street, Stowe. Contact: 253-8358. Contemporary exhibits. Los Angeles based visual artist Sam Falls, and Vermont based Sarah O Donnell. Video and sculpture from Falls mixes with light and video installations from O Donnell. Runs through Sept. 21. The BCA Center, Burlington. “The Queen City: Dusk to Dawn.” Works by Katharine Monstream. Free and open to the public. Through Sept. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center, 85 Church Street, Burlington. Contact: 863-6458. 3- The Purg Conjur e/ in Wolve g/ rine 2- We’ re T Millers he / Getaw Heat/ ay 4-Plane s/ Despica b Percy le Me 2/ Jackso n 862-1800 • ADULTS $8.00 KIDS UNDER 12 $2.00 Sunday Brunch Special 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. $3 Mimosas & $4 Bloody Marys JACK & GRILL Open Everyday Serving the Entire Menu at 11:30 a.m. Book your business lunch or private party with us STOP IN FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS! $5 Burgers All Day - includes our Veggie HOSTED BY and Salmon Burgers GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Tuesdays: Trivia Tuesdays: Trivia Night! Night! 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Weekday Food Specials 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Daily Drink Specials Football Sunday Drink Specials Domestic Drafts $2.50 O'Brien Ale $2.25. Bloodys $4 Sunday Brunch 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 471 CHURCH ROAD FIND US ON FACEBOOK O‘BRIENS CLOVER HOUSE COLCHESTER The Colchester Sun | Thursday, September 12, 2013 14 Fallen heroes HEROES from page 1 “The run is really intended to honor those Vermonters who have lost their lives for our country and their families,” explained Russell, of Century 21 Jack Associates. “But the huge amount of support that the community continues to show at the event year after year also shows the Guard as a whole how much the community values its service. If there’s one take away from the event, it’s that the community cares about the Guard.” Russell and his company helped organize an event to celebrate the work of the Vermont National Guard a decade ago that eventually morphed into the Vermont Remembers Fun Run. “We had organized a family day to celebrate the Guard that included everything from live music to circus acts,” Russell said. “But once (Vermonters) lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, the event changed. It became not so much a time to celebrate as a time to remember the sacrifices those soldiers made. A run made more sense given the circumstances.” While this year’s funds hadn’t been tallied at press time, Guyette estimated that Saturday’s event raised around $10,000. As the race has continued to grow over the last seven years, bringing in larger and larger sums, event organizers have started looking for additional ways its proceeds could be used to support the families of the fallen soldiers it was designed to honor. “As we go forward, we’re trying to figure out what exactly we’re going to do,” Guyette noted. “We’re looking at different avenues of support for the Gold Star families, (such as) creating a scholarship fund for them. We’re focusing on ways we can continue remembering the soldiers and supporting their families.” TOP: 11k racers hustle toward the end of the race at the Vermont Remembers 11k/5k Run at Camp Johnson in Colchester on Saturday morning. LEFT: Aidan Williams, 11, of Milton, races down the home stretch of the 5k race. BELOW: A 5k runner crosses the finish line. Photos by Oliver Parini Amy Redman, front, and Hillary Redman, back, run toward the finish line. Now through September 22nd Lawn Sale Find great bargains including one-of-a-kinds, broken bag specials and over stocked items. Perennials are 50% off, 9” Mums are just $6.99, and fall bulbs start at $2.99! Shop the best prices of the yea r! • 6 Varieties of Garlic (3 Organic choices) • Canning Supplies • Food Processing Appliances • Raw Honey • Maple Syrup • Raw Frozen Food for Dogs and Cats (new this year!) DEPOT HOME & GARDEN The Little Store With More 878-8596 • 36 Park Street, Essex Jct. • Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 10-4 Monthly savings coupon at DepotHomeAndGarden.net Our 3 mile Corn Maze is Open Daily GIFT CARD SPECIAL FREE Spring Plants coupon with gift card purchase. Thru May 12th Come Get Lost or Not! PANSIES Just Picked Apples and Pears from our Farm Orchard ONHoney SALE! Crisp & Macs Apples, Red, Green or Asian Pears $16.99 ea. Red only. Full trays Pet of the Week Need help keeping up with school news? 5 year-old Neutered Male Turn to the Colchester Sun Schools’ Pages to find all the news you need each week! Bob Reason Here: Transfer from Animal Care & Control Team of NYC. SUMMARY: After pursuing an advanced degree in head butts, Bob took a hiatus from his studies to gain some worldliness in the streets of New York City. He developed a strong sense of empathy to balance his cerebral perspective on things, but was still searching for his place in the world when he wound up in a shelter for the homeless. While there, he caught the fancy of HSCC’s volunteer photographer, who helped him continue his journey with a ride to Vermont. Bob has discovered that his purpose in life is to continue his learning (he’s already mastered the high five), melt away the troubles of his companions, and spend a little downtime each day playing with a feather. Won’t you help this old soul find his home in your heart? Humane Society of Chittenden County 802-862-0135 For Canning: Want more ALL SEEDS Peppers, Ripe It’s time to plant Onion sets,Cucumbers seed potatoes, strawberry & asparagus roots SOMETHING SWEET Huge selection of Flower Baskets, Lots of Colors Potted Plants, Herbs & Perennials! to chose from WE CARRY A LARGE SELECTION OF GARDEN SUPPLIES FARM MARKET • BAKERY GREENHOUSES Mulches, •Soils, Fertilizers and more 802-655-3440 Check out our schools’ page online for added photos & features! Corn, Pickling OFF 25% Cucumbers, From our bakery: Pies, Fall Color Lots of Cookies,Add Cakes, Pastries & More! Potato Eat Fresh Home Grown to your WEDNESDAY Special Veggies In Buy Local!! is$15/half Senior Citizen Discount Day bu. Garden with Season Our Large Garden Mums Fa r m sta n d • Ba ke r y • G re e n h o u s e s colchestersun.com/community/schools Mon–Thurs 7am–7pm Fri & Sat 7am–8pm Sun 7am–6pm ,AVIGNE2D#OLCHESTERs-3AAMPMs3UAMPM SAMMAZZAFARMSCOMs3EEOURMONTHLYSALECOUPONs-#6ISA$ISC in your commute? 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