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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
VOL. 14 No. 8
Tackling Town Meeting
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
Perhaps this is the year, with all of
Colchester’s voters using the same polling
place for the first time at Town Meeting Day,
that the town realizes greater unity behind
local budgets.
Town Meeting Day will start with a unifying
event – a free community dinner beginning at
5:30 p.m. Monday evening at Colchester High
School. School and town officials will join
state legislators in informal discussions with
citizens during the meal. Diners are asked to
bring a dessert for all to share. Following that,
presentations on the proposed school district
and town budgets for the upcoming fiscal year,
as well as a presentation on Vermont school
funding, will be held starting at 7 p.m.
Town Meeting Day voting starts at 7 a.m.
Tuesday and runs through 7 p.m. Colchester’s
village-area voting district will join the bayarea district in voting at the high school
gymnasium. The traditional village polling
place, the Town Meeting House on Main
Street, was abandoned as a polling place due to
inaccessibility for people with disabilities and
lack of parking.
Colchester voters have defeated the town’s
budget proposal at Town Meeting Day in two
of the last three years and have been even
less forgiving with the school district budget
proposal, defeating it in each of the last three
years. Voters have approved smaller proposals
in follow-up votes.
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TOWN MEETING DAY 2015
Monday
Community dinner, 5:30-7 p.m.,
CHS cafeteria
Budget presentations, 7:30 p.m.,
CHS auditorium
Tuesday
Voting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., CHS
On the ballot: Town, school budgets;
selectboard seat; local option tax;
technology, communication fund
reauthorizations
See Page 4 for more on the
Town Meeting Day issues
Town budget
The town budget proposal of $11.8 million
for the upcoming fiscal year shows the smallest
year-to-year increase (1.3 percent) in at least
the last 10 years (excluding the year the entire
town’s property values were reappraised). The
increase amounts to $152,605.
Town administrators estimate the increase
will bump property taxes by less than 1 percent,
resulting in roughly an additional $15 on the
annual property tax bill for the average-priced
Colchester home ($290,000).
percent is also among the lowest in the last 10
years. The budget proposal is $36.4 million,
an increase of roughly $950,000 over the
current year. The tax impact, while subject to
School budget
The school budget increase of 2.68
–See BALLOT page 3
Texting/
driving story
hits home
‘It only takes a second,’
students are told
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
The Savage family and community members gather for the unveiling of the Susan Flatow Savage Memorial Reading Corner, in the Children’s
Department of the Burnham Library in Colchester. Susan and Stuart Savage’s son Andrew and his daughter Isabelle, center, cut the dedication ribbon.
Pictured from left to right: Kelly Tomaseski, Dawn Francis, Libby Davidson, Isabelle and Andrew Savage, Maureen Dakin and Bob Henneberger.
OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY
Dedicated
Burnham Library celebrates new
youth corner and programs
On Monday at noon, the Burnham Memorial Library hosted the
official unveiling of the Susan Flatow Savage Memorial Reading
Corner in the children’s room. In January of last year, the Savage
family of Colchester announced a $10,000 donation in honor of Susan
Flatow Savage, who passed away in September after battling cancer.
The library used the funds to renovate its downstairs children’s area
and enhance programs for young readers.
“Thanks to the generosity of the family and friends of library
patron Sue Savage, we have been able to enhance our youth area in
so many ways,” read a press release welcoming community members
to the dedication. Some of the funds were used to expand the Reading
buddies program so that it may be offered to library patrons year round.
The dedication event also showcased new artwork by Tracey
Campbell Pearson, a staircase mural by Libby Davidson, a bookcase
by Andrew Blodgett and new pieces of comfortable furniture at the
library.
Mixing
it up at
MWG
After-hours social
event spices up
recruiting
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
In 2011, Emma Vieira hit her Colchester
neighbor Debbie Drewniak with the car she
was driving on River Road, killing Drewniak’s
dog and leaving her disabled. A recent graduate
of Colchester High School at the time, Vieira
was making plans for the evening by texting
friends before the crash. Drewniak was with
her chocolate lab near the side of the road,
checking her mailbox.
The story was relived in detail in a
documentary by Werner Herzog called “From
One Second to the Next,” which was played at
Essex High School last Wednesday. After the
documentary, Vieira and Drewniak’s sister,
Liz Drewniak-Brigante, also of Colchester,
told the audience in the high school’s Black
Box Theater how the incident has changed
their lives. They sat together, demonstrating
a partnership they have forged as part of a
restorative justice program to speak out about
the perils of texting while driving.
Other vignettes in the documentary
involved multiple fatalities resulting from
texting drivers. It was a heavy-hitting film, and
coupled with the live testimonies of Vieira and
Drewniak-Brigante, it made a strong case for
keeping your phone out of your hand while on
the road – as Vermont law mandates.
“I wish someone had come to my school
and made me aware how dangerous it is,” said
Vieira, who spent 30 days in prison, five months
–See TEXTING page 3
Colchester’s R.A.D.
By JOE CARDELLO
The Colchester Sun
Marlon Branicki, left, senior vice president
of research and development, talks with job
candidate Ido Lanuel last Wednesday night at
MyWebGrocer in Winooski.
PHOTO | JASON STARR
MyWebGrocer
has
been
recruiting technology employees from
the same Chittenden County talent pool
for over a decade. To stave off staleness,
it infused beer, food and free-form
socializing into its efforts with a first-ofits-kind after-hours job fair last week
The company that inhabits the top
floors of the Winooski Mill building is
expanding internationally, and as a result
has about 20 software-development
positions to fill. For three hours last
Wednesday night, it opened its doors
to 100 invite-only candidates for some
quick face time with hiring managers
and mingling with fellow job-seekers
and current MWG employees.
“It does sort of feel like we see the
same faces,” said the company’s vice
president of human resources, Heather
Adams. “So we’re really trying to come
up with a way to stir up some new
interest, and maybe talk to some people
we haven’t talked to in the past.
“We want it to be social and get
people to hang out, not just do an
interview and get out the door.”
Despite the inviting atmosphere,
a job candidate currently working for
IBM in Essex who wished to remain
anonymous said the stress of performing
in a job interview was not diminished.
What was different was the chance to
network with other candidates both
before and after interviewing with a
company manager.
“In a typical interview, you don’t
have an idea of how competitive it is,”
the candidate said. “For all you know,
there could be 10, 20 or 100 other
–See MWG page 2
Starting on March 18 the
Colchester Police Department
will begin this year’s Rape
Aggression Defense System
(R.A.D.) program. Officer Jamie
Bressler of the Colchester Police
Department leads the free 12hour course with the assistance
of Corporal Roger Fisher and
Officer Jeremy Wyskiel.
In 2005 Bressler was sent to
a weeklong course for instructors
and was certified to teach the
basic R.A.D. class for women.
There are many facets of the
program including advanced,
aerosol and key chain courses in
addition to courses for men and
children taught throughout the
country.
The introductory course
taught by Bressler at the
Colchester Police Department is
open to 20 females ages 13 and
up. Any R.A.D. student 18 and
under is requested to attend the
program with a female guardian
due to the sensitive subject matter
addressed during the sessions.
A total of six Wednesdaynight classes starting on March
18 and ending on April 29 from
6-8 p.m. – there is no class on
“Ninety percent of
the class is about
awareness. The
other 10 percent is
the actual physical
techniques.”
Officer Jamie Bressler
Colchester Police Dept.
April 22. R.AD. begins with
bookwork; it is vital that students
commit to attending every class.
“Ninety percent of the class
is about awareness,” Bressler
said. “The other 10 percent is the
actual physical techniques.”
The manual, which Bressler
said was just updated, addresses
situational awareness and more
importantly avoiding threatening
situations entirely.
“We also use our own
experiences as police officers
to add to the teaching,” Bressler
said.
Bressler
explained
that
police officers have first
hand experience dealing with
predators and understand the
real world methods they use to
pursue their victims. With the
advent of the digital age, threats
have evolved and Bressler said
it’s important that women are
aware of these developments.
“We address some of the new
stalking apps that attackers have
been using,” Bressler said.
While teaching the class
it is inevitable that sensitive
subjects will arise and for this
reason, Bressler noted, being
approachable and handling such
topics with care are paramount
during the program.
“We always make ourselves
available after the class,” Bressler
said.
Bressler recounted times
when survivors of an attack have
approached her and the other
officers after a session to thank
them for providing R.A.D. to
the community. The paperwork
provided to the students of R.A.D.
also includes local services if
further assistance is required.
“Once we’ve taught them
awareness then we can move into
the physical portion,” Bressler
–See R.A.D. page 2
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, February 26, 2015
Musician of the Month
Congratulations to Colchester High
School senior Ellis Igneri for being the
Musician of the Month for February. Igneri
plays tenor sax, trombone and piano, and is a
member of Concert Band and Jazz Band.
“Ellis has been a strong presence in our
band program for the three and a half years
he’s been a part of it,” commented CHS
Directory of Bands Evan Peltier. “He is one
of the strongest readers in both bands, and is
therefore a reliable musician that is helpful
for other students to latch onto.
“Ellis has handled written solos well in
the past, and this year has took on some true
improvisatory solos in jazz band, which shows
a growth in musicianship,” Peltier added. “He
also wanted to switch things up his last year
in concert band by learning trombone, and in
just a few months has gained an impressive
amount of proficiency on that instrument,
holding his own with this vastly different
instrument. The progress heard from Ellis on
trombone, as well as all the progress made
with saxophone over the years, has been a
pleasure to witness.”
When asked what has been some of his
favorite memories or experiences in concert
and jazz band, Igneri replied: “My favorite
memory has been participating in Jazz Fest
the past three years and seeing all the other
bands involved.”
Playing an instrument, Igneri noted has
helped him to “developed friendships that
have lasted for years and made me more
PATH
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candidates. Here, you do
know. That can be a bit scary,
too.”
MyWebGrocer
was
founded
in
1999
by
Colchester
native
Rich
Tarrant to develop online sale
solutions for grocery stores. It
is on the verge of picking up
an account in the country of
Chile, according to Adams.
The Chile contract would be
the company’s second piece
of international business, she
said; in 2012 it expanded its
reach to New Zealand.
Also contributing to
MyWebGrocer’s growth is its
2014 acquisition of a company
in Dublin, Ireland called
Buy4Now. The acquisition
marked a evolution from the
company’s founding focus
on grocery stores into the
general retail market.
Openings at the Winooski
headquarters
include
software engineers, software
Ellis Igneri
“In a typical interview, you don’t have an
idea of how competitive it is. For all you
know, there could be 10, 20 or 100 other
candidates. Here, you do know. That can
be a bit scary, too.”
MyWebGrocer job candidate
developers, systems analysts
and software architects. One
aspect of last week’s event
was that interviews were
capped at 10 minutes.
“This is a neat way for
our managers to meet a
lot of candidates in a short
period of time,” Adams said.
“Managers know in the first
10 minutes of an interview
whether they like someone.”
The event was for
local candidates, but with
constant competition from
other Burlington technology
companies like Dealer.com,
Adams said the company has
found it necessary to start
recruiting in bigger cities like
Boston and New York City
and offer work-from-home
options.
“The preference is to fill
our tech positions locally,”
she said. “We are very
collaborative and it’s easer
to manage a team on site.
But we’re more open to
considering telecommuting
than we ever have been
before.”
physical lessons taught in
the course are not discussed
outside of the program
Bressler explained that the
women will learn to kick,
punch, elbow and gouge
correctly. Many women come
to the class not knowing how
to make a proper fist, but
leave knowing that and more.
“A lot of these women
come in knowing nothing,”
Bressler said. “But we teach
them which parts of the body
they can use as defensive
weapons and which part of
their body can be used as a
weapon to attack. One of the
most powerful weapons we
have is our voice and a lot of
people forget that. They are
always surprised to see what
parts of their body they can
use as a weapon.”
As a practitioner of
Kempo – a style of martial
arts that focuses on striking –
Bressler applies this physical
knowledge to the course.
Balance and movement
patterns
are
important
techniques that the R.A.D.
students will develop during
the course.
The class is limited to
20 women and as of press
time there were 10 spots
still available. The last day
to signup for the course is
March 11.
To signup or learn more
about R.A.D. contact Officer
Jamie Bressler at: Jamie.
[email protected].
R.A.D.
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ensembles, he says, gives students “peers that
will follow them throughout their lives.”
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TEXTING
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on house arrest and remains
on probation for a conviction
of grossly negligent operation
of a motor vehicle with injury
resulting. “Please make the
decision to put your phone
away. Just put it on silent
and don’t take it out until you
reach your destination.”
Essex High School junior
Kammy Wong is part of the
school’s Social Action Club.
The club is encouraging
students to sign an “It Can
Wait” pledge to refrain from
texting while driving (go to
www.itcanwait.com for more
about the pledge).
Wong
acknowledged
that texting while driving
BALLOT
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change based on the Vermont
Legislature’s deliberations on
statewide funding variables, is
estimated by school officials to
be an increase of 4.2 percent.
That would amount to a $77
increase on the annual tax bill of
the owner of a $250,000 home
(a $92 increase on a $300,000
home, etc.).
The increase would apply
to the roughly 40 percent of
Colchester homes that do not
receive income sensitivity
assistance on their tax bills —
households making more than
$90,000. Households making
less than $90,000 receive
assistance on a sliding scale
based on income.
The primary driver of the
increase is the salary increases
that are part of the employment
contracts with Colchester’s
teachers and administrators,
according to Superintendent
Larry Waters. Salaries and
benefits account for 75 percent
is prevalent among EHS
students.
“I think there will be
change,” she said after
watching the documentary
and listening to Vieria and
Drewniak-Brigante, “I just
don’t know how soon.”
Debbie Drewniak has
returned to living in the
home where she was struck.
She spent eight weeks after
the crash recovering from a
coma in the hospital. Physical
therapy has helped her regain
speech and movement, but she
remains afflicted by vision
problems, pain and a speech
impediment.
She has not agreed to
meet Vieira, but Drewniak’s
sister counts her relationship
with Vieira as a significant
part of her recovery. Vieira
remembers the first time she
met with members of the
Drewniak family. Restorative
justice offers people who have
committed crimes a way to
repair some of the damage they
caused the victims. Vieira met
the Drewniak family during a
restorative justice conference
that was part of her probation.
“Obviously there was a lot
of anger and hate toward me,
but at the end of the evening,
there was a lot of emotion. It
was amazing,” she said.
The relationship sparked
that day has led Vieira and
Drewniak-Brigante to partner
on a mission to keep phones
out of drivers’ hands. The
Community Justice Center in
Essex has managed Vieira’s
case.
“It takes a lot of courage
not only to talk about it, but
also to be with someone
impacted and talk about it,”
said Community Justice
Center Director Kate Brayton.
Texting and driving was
outlawed in Vermont in
2012. Last October, it became
illegal to talk on a phone while
driving without hands-free
technology.
“If you still text and drive,
please don’t do it,” DrewniakBrigante said. “It only takes
a second for your life, your
friends’ lives, your families’
lives to be changed.
“I don’t know what it’s
going to take for people (to
stop),” she added. “They think
it’s never going to happen to
them, and I think eventually,
everyone’s time runs out.”
of the district’s operating
expenses.
Special education has a
smaller-than-average increase
in the proposal of about 1
percent ($82,000). Also, the
district is initiating a preschool
program that will be mandated
by the State of Vermont next
year. The local cost of the
program is offset by state funds,
Waters said.
1999 and 2000, respectively,
and have been reauthorized
by voters every five years.
The request is being increased
by $10,000 in the case of the
technology fund – from $25,000
to $35,000 – but that increase is
more than offset by an $11,500
reduction
in
technology
expenses in the general fund,
according to Francis.
The communication fund
request is increased by $5,500
— from $20,000 to $25,500
— but the increase is offset
by a removal of $5,500 in
communications expenses from
the general fund, Francis said.
The reauthorizations would be
for five-year periods.
meals, hotel rooms and alcohol.
It would generate an estimate
$1.2 million annually, according
to town administrators. Most of
the revenue would come from
out-of-towners shopping at
Colchester’s Costco franchise.
Town administrators have
crafted the proposal so that the
funding could only be used for
voter-approved debt. The town
annually pays about $670,000
in debt interest. Using the funds
for debt service would reduce
the local property tax burden by
about 5 percent ($81 annually
on the average home), town
administrators estimate.
The town would be debt
free within five years while also
stocking funds away for future
voter-approved projects if
voters approve the tax. Fourteen
other Vermont municipalities
have instituted similar 1 percent
local sales taxes.
Technology and
communication funds
The Town of Colchester is
seeking voter reauthorization
of two funding streams
for technology equipment
upgrades and communication
equipment upgrades in two
separate ballot questions.
The technology funding
would go toward servers,
firewalls, laptops, tablets
and software, and the
communications funding would
go toward an internet phone
system and radio systems for
police, rescue, public works
and parks, according to Town
Manager Dawn Francis.
The funds originated in
Local option tax
The Colchester Selectboard
is proposing collection of a new
1 percent tax on local retail
sales. The tax would apply to
most retail items, restaurant
POLICE BEAT
DWI
The cause of an accident that occurred on Route 7 a half
mile from Coon Hill Road on Jan. 10 has been determined
by Colchester Police. At 7:08 p.m. police say that Ledora
Harrington, 66, of South Hero, was driving with a blood alcohol
content of .209 percent – more than two times the legal limit –
and while under the influence of nervous system depressants.
Harrington was operating a 2013 Kia Rio when she crossed
the centerline heading northbound on Route 7 and collided with
a 2007 Ford Explorer heading southbound operated by Steven
Austin, 53, of Essex Junction. Harrington was pronounced dead
at the scene of the accident and Austin and his two passengers
were transported to the UVM Medical Center. All occupants in
both vehicles were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident.
Burglary
On Feb. 17 Colchester Police arrived at the scene of a
reported burglary at a residence on Curve Hill Road. A woman
claimed that she entered the residence and a lone man was seen
fleeing from the back door and into a black Saab parked down
the street.
Colchester Police located the vehicle near the scene of
the crime and observed a man who fit the description of the
suspected burglar on the road. Following a short foot chase
the burglar was identified as Gordon RItchie, 33, of Milton.
Ritchie is said to have dropped a bag containing stolen items
from the property and was lodged at the Chittenden Regional
Correctional Facility on the charge of burglary.
DUI #2; Leaving the Scene of an Accident;
Attempting to Elude
On Feb. 20 at 11:56 p.m., Officer Darren Kennedy of the
Burlington Police Department witnessed Javier Rodriguez,
30, of Colchester, travel east bound on Colchester Avenue in
a vehicle that had sustained substantial frontend damage – it
was noted that one headlight was defective as well. Kennedy
determined that vehicle was not being operated properly and
attempted to stop the Rodriguez with the use of his sirens and
lights.
Rodriguez failed to pull his vehicle over and was subdued
in Winooski and placed into custody. His speed ranged from
around 20-30 mph.
A parked vehicle on Pearl Street in Burlington was located
that had sustained substantial rear end damage.
Rodriguez was charged with Attempting to Elude Police,
DUI #2 and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. He was lodged
at the Chittenden County Correctional Facility for lack of
$5,000 bail.
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Want Property Tax Reform?
Vote “YES” on March 3rd for the Local Option Tax!!!
YOU HAVE AN IMPORTANT DECISION TO MAKE.
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU VOTE:
What is the Local Option Tax (LOT)?
• Itisa1%increaseonexistingSales,Rooms,Meals,andAlcoholtaxes.
• EXEMPTitemsincludegasatthepump,groceries,prescriptions,newclothes,shoes,
oranewcar.
• 14townshaveaLOTincludingWilliston,Burlington,andSouthBurlington.
• Unlikeothertowns,theColchesterLOTcannotbeusedforstaffingorregularoperatingbudget
items.
• ItisrequiredthatitisusedforTowndebtandforvoterapprovedcapitalprojectsonly.
What are the benefits of a LOT?
• The1%taxwilldecreasethemunicipalportionofourpropertytaxes(forbusinesses
andresidents)by5%.
• Toseehowmuchyourtaxeswillgodown,logontothetownwebsite
www.town.colchester.vt.us
• ColchesterLOTisestimatedtobringin$1.29millioninrevenueperyear.
• Itisestimatedthat87%oftheLOTwouldbepaidbynon-Colchesterresidentswhouseour
roads,police,fireandrescueserviceswhentheyareinourtown.
• ColchesterwillusethismoneyONLYtopaydownexistingdebtandtofundfuturevoter
approvedcapitalprojects.Voterswilldecidewhatprojectsarefundedwiththistax,not
theSelectBoard.
How would a LOT affect you?
• ItwouldreduceyourColchesterMunicipaltax(forbusinessandresidents)by5%.
• Your$2.00coffeewillcostyou2centsmoreanda$5.00sandwichwillcostyou5centsmore.
• A$5.00cocktailcosts5centsmoreanddinnerfor2costs50centsmoreona$50.00check.
• Anew50”SmartflatscreenTVvaluedat$509costs$5.09more.
• Yourtownwillhaveawaytofundcapitalprojectswithoutgoingintodebtinthefuture.
• Yourpropertytaxeswillnolongerincreaseformajoritemsthatvotersapproveinthefuture.
The Board of Directors of the Colchester Community Development Corporation (CCDC)
recommends that Colchester voters vote “Yes” on Article 9,
the Local Option Tax proposal on March 3rd.
To watch a short video about the LOT, visit our website at www.ccdcvt.com.
CCDC’s Mission Statement:
CCDC’smissionistoachieveanoptimumbalancebetweenanincreaseincommerce,improvedopportunities,and
qualityoflifeforresidentsofourtown.Consistentwiththismission,CCDCseekstoactasanombudsmanforpublic
andprivatesectors,asacatalystforideas,andasaforumfordiscussionofissuesofconcerntothecommunity.
Please visit us at www.ccdcvt.com and like us on Facebook!
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, February 26, 2015
OPINION
Perspective
Landry and Meier, selectboard
candidates, talk town issues
Town Meeting and the
COLCHESTER’S
election are next week on
CHRONICLER
Monday, March 2. A free
community dinner begins
at 5:30 p.m. in the high
school cafeteria followed
Inge
by budget discussions at
7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Schaefer
On Tuesday, March 3,
voting for everyone in
town will take place in the
high school gymnasium
(Village residents take note
– no voting at the Town Meeting House on Main Street).
Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office. The
only contested election for any board membership is between
incumbent Marc Landry and political newcomer Shirley
Meier for a two-year seat on the Colchester Selectboard. With
thanks to both for running and being willing to serve, here are
their answers to my questions — that I asked to be kept brief.
But first, some background: Marc has been on the selectboard
for 15 years, a resident for at least 45 years or more. He owns
an insurance agency in town and “is active with the Chittenden
County Regional Planning Commission as our representative
(past chair of both CCRPC and CCMPO). He is a charter
member of the Board of Holy Cross Senior Housing (and Vice
Chair), Board Chair of Housing Vermont, board member of
Vermont Rural Ventures, and past member and Chair of CCDC
(Colchester Community Development Corporation).
Shirley is very active with the Colchester Community Food
Shelf as a board member and volunteer (since 2011). She is on
the Colchester Reparative Board, Burlington Court Diversion
Board and Burlington Reparative Board. She is a published
author, and has the distinction of beating a chess master at his
own game (Robert James Fischer). She says of that: “I have
not played since – why ruin a perfect record?” She has lived in
Colchester for 20 years, worked professionally at developing
start-up programs and services and is now retired.
Why are you running?
Marc – I enjoy being involved in the town. Colchester has
a lot going on. With recent additions to the board and town
staff, no one has more than five years involvement. It is good
to have someone that can bring to the table the perspective of
past decisions.
Shirley – To provide a more balanced playing field for retired
citizens. Presently, the selectboard consists of four members
who are employed and only one retiree.
Do you support the Local Option Tax (LOT)?
Shirley – Sections of it, yes, but I am waiting for more details
as I think Colchester residents will be carrying more of a cost
than we are being led to believe.
Marc – Yes. LOT makes economic sense. This is a revenue
source that has been totally successful for 14 other communities
in the state. The result of a successful vote is an immediate 5
percent reduction in town property taxes and the ability to pay
off all town debt in four years. Voters will decide how next to use
the funds in the future. I trust the voters; there is no downside.
What is Colchester’s best asset, and how do we capitalize
on that?
Marc – If recreational opportunities go hand in hand with
quality of life, then Colchester has the best location in Vermont.
The problem is we are attempting to capitalize on 21st Century
opportunities and values using 1950s infrastructure. Our people,
our lake and rivers deserve better.
Shirley - Lake Champlain, Parks and Recreation as well as
Lake Champlain International are doing a commendable job
along these lines.
Colchester’s biggest liability and how do we minimize
that?
Shirley – Property taxes. By doing away with our multiple
forms of government – town, school, fire districts – and creating
one government managed town. There are too many cooks
stirring the pot and all of them want taxpayers to dig just a little
deeper into our pockets in order to accommodate their wishes.
Marc – Our biggest liability is the responsibility that comes
with having 27 miles of lakefront as our western boundary,
rivers as our northern and southern boundaries, and Colchester
Pond to the east. The state has already come down on the MS4
communities with added storm water responsibilities. Plan on
things getting worse, not better as our politicians try to avoid
serious attempts to deal with agricultural runoff by putting
more pressure on municipalities like Colchester. The lake needs
attention and the solution needs to come from all fronts.
What one town historic event is good to be remembered
so as not to be repeated?
Marc - Where does one begin? The 1973 vote to not do
sewers in Malletts Bay, with 95 percent federal funding? Not
to be repeated decisions are in the eyes of the beholder. (Marc
went on to list good decisions that were made which he “would
prefer to concentrate on,” but, in fairness, that was not the
question).
Shirley – Purchase of the Hazelett property and then allowing
it to sit idle for far too many years – definitely not a productive
nor profitable investment.
If you could have a magic wand for a day, what one
change would you make to benefit the future of our town?
Shirley – Entire town gifted with a sewer system with no cost
to the taxpayers.
Marc – There are no magic wands. Most things that come
before the selectboard come with a cost – it could be dollars, it
could be development of areas that some would prefer not to be
developed, it could be a restriction of development in areas or
in a fashion that some feel would benefit their town. Navigating
to a fair solution is an important part of the selectboard’s job.
In your life, of what are you most proud?
Marc - Pam and I are parents of three children and four
grandchildren. It doesn’t get any better than that. It is our hope
that they all know they are the most important parts of our lives.
Shirley – Aside from my daughter and son, the “start-up”
programs I have started – all three are successful and still
operating today and all three have received state recognition,
two have national recognition. I have also been recognized in
the World’s Who’s Who of Women.
There you have it – please vote on March 3.
Stay warm – the end is in sight. God Bless! ingevt@
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Letters To The Editor
Property tax reform
I am writing in support of Article 9 at Town Meeting
concerning the local option tax. We have been complaining
about the need for property tax reform. One way to achieve this
reform is to spread the tax burden over a wider range of people.
The Colchester version of the local option tax accomplishes
this shift in taxation. People have been coming to our town
to take advantage of our many recreational opportunities and
we welcome them. However, when they are here they utilize
our roads, police, fire and rescue services. Until now there
has not been an effective way for them to help contribute to
those costs. This 1 percent tax on their purchases will allow
the town to decrease the municipal portion of our property tax
by 5 percent.
Unlike the other communities with the local option tax,
the Colchester version has placed restrictions on the spending.
Written specifically into the law that we will vote for is the
restriction on the use of the local option tax funds. It cannot
be used for staffing or regular budget items. The ballot item
requires that they “use it for debt.” Article 9 is only one
sentence long but twice within that sentence is a restriction
that mandates the use of the funds for voter-approved debt.
We don’t have to decide today exactly what capital
improvements we need in town, but it makes sense to start to
save for those major projects that we know are coming. On
March 3, I am going to vote to find a smarter way to pay our
debts, and I hope you will too.
Kevin Marchand
Colchester
Triple play for property tax reform
Colchester voters have an opportunity to move our town
forward in a sustainable and affordable manner with approval
of four articles on the ballot this Town Meeting. Because of
cost containment measures by your town staff, the municipal
budget (Article 6) will maintain the current level of services,
while having the lowest increase in over decade (except for the
reappraisal year). Articles 7 and 8 will re-authorize capital plans
dedicated to technology, telephone and radio replacements and
upgrades without borrowing or budget spikes. Article 9, (Local
Option Tax) is proposed in response to taxpayer complaints
about high property taxes and will result in an immediate
and sustained 5 percent annual tax reduction in residential
and commercial property taxes if approved by voters and the
Legislature this year.
The Local Option Tax proposal is the result of public and
business community input. The revenue generated by the tax,
estimated to be $1.2 million per year, must be used to pay
for town debt, thereby reducing reliance on property taxes,
generating revenues from visitors and providing funding for
future voter-approved capital projects. This three pronged
approach is different from the other 14 communities that
assess the same tax because Colchester voters will ultimately
control spending. The tax can be rescinded by the selectboard
or by petition of 5 percent of the voters.
Please invest in Colchester’s future and vote March 3 at
Colchester High School.
Nadine Scibek
Colchester Selectboard chairwoman
Spending cuts, not new taxes
Over the last couple of weeks we have seen editorials by
the school board and selectboard talking about what they are
doing and why. Here is the truth: The selectboard along with
the town manager are asking for the local option tax as well as
a budget increase. They make sure you understand how much
money you will keep in your pocket. The bottom line is, what
they are doing is putting off the reality of needed spending
reductions. In short, there are no members of the selectboard
and town management who have done their jobs in regards to
this budget.
Services and positions need to be cut. We do not need new
taxes.
What happens next year when the budget goes up? Will
they come back around and ask for another one percent? Do
not buy into this spending machine we have for a government.
We need to take back our town.
The school board is also not doing its job. The board
and school administration come in year after year with
budget increases. There are no position cuts. The budget is
unaffordable. Every member of the school board has their
heads in the sand.
Come out and vote on Town Meeting Day. When you do,
consider voting “no” on both budgets, “no” on the additional
taxes, and look at not returning to office the incumbents on
both boards who are showing absolutely no leadership.
Michael Wilson
Colchester
Local option tax deserves voter input
Although I don’t favor local tax increases, the proposed
local option tax could be a source of revenue as opposed to
increasing our property taxes. And as such it deserves voter
consideration and action.
That said, I believe all revenues from a local option tax
should feed into our General Fund so they will be fully visible
along with revenues from our other income sources. Neighboring communities of Burlington, South Burlington,
Williston, as well as others, record local option tax revenues
in their General Funds so their citizens and community
management teams are on a level playing field.
This issue will touch all residents, not just property wwners,
so we should all turn out to cast our ballot. How is up to you,
but please vote.
Eben S. Wolcott
Colchester
From the Statehouse
By MAUREEN DAKIN
The Legislature has been in session for five weeks as I write
this. Despite the traditional activities, such as the swearing in of
state officers and formal addresses that take time, but are time
honored, this is the fastest start of a biennium in the four times I
have been there. We were assigned committees the same day the
speaker was elected probably because Speaker Shap Smith did not
have any opposition. (I sense he is fair and respected by all parties.)
Committees met that same day, organized and started work.
The speaker appointed me to the Commerce and Economic
Development Committee, where the focus this year is on economic
and workforce development. I’d served on this committee for five
years as clerk and vice chair during prior years. This committee
directly impacts the generation of revenue in ways other than
taxes and fees. Sometimes it takes longer than we’d like to impact
the economy and reap the benefits of our initiatives, but it is a
sustainable approach through policy making.
According to testimony, the unemployment rate indicates
that Vermont is at full employment. (Anything under 4 percent
unemployment is considered full employment.) The number
of unemployed is approximately 30,000 who fall into different
categories.
The fee bill passed last week. Annually one-third of all fees
assessed are adjusted, so in three years all fees are adjusted. Your
hunting and fishing licenses are fees. You may work in a profession
that requires a license or have businesses that are inspected. Fees
are intended to support the departments/agencies that regulate
them. However, general funds are used to supplement in many
cases.
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The Colchester Sun makes every effort to be accurate. If
you notice an error, contact us at 878-5282 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
While a few professions regulated by the Secretary of State will
see a fee decrease, the majority of fees increased. Small restaurants,
at-home bakeries and many fees for contractors and construction
firms increased by large percentages. In most cases fees are then
passed on to the consumer. Small businesses are the backbone of
our state. While I acknowledge the benefits of an IBM, for example,
our economy is much too dependent on their actions; actions that
could devastate our economy in one fell swoop and over which we
have little control.
I voted “no” on the bill. The vote was taken by roll call, which
allows us to explain our votes. In my eight years in the Legislature,
this is the only time I have used that option. As journalized: “I
voted ‘no,’ Mr. Speaker, because the message I continue to hear
is the cost of living and doing business in Vermont is increasingly
unaffordable. This bill, while accomplishing several positive goals,
adds burdens in many instances to Vermonters’ ability to live,
work and recreate.”
On education funding and equity: I quote Sarah CopelandHanzas, majority leader: “The challenge before us in the
education bill is to continue to work together. Your district might
be experiencing one stress, mine a completely different one.
Some towns insist the only strain they experience is in having to
contribute more to the education fund than they receive; we want
out altogether. Still others will insist they’re not strained at all;
don’t change a thing.”
Sarah is correct in reminding us that every district shares in the
responsibility of educating our students in a sustainable, equitable
and constitutional manner.
The House will pass a bill to send to the Senate within a few
weeks. The bill will not have everything that everyone would like
to see. It begins to “bend the curve” — the expression used most
frequently. I believe it will include a two-year moratorium on
unfunded mandates. It will decrease the time a district can count
“phantom” students; originally intended to help a district when a
sharp decrease in student enrollment occurred.
One issue I consistently talked about while campaigning was
the inconsistent policy of continuing small school grants while
consolidation of districts was on the table. Phasing out small school
grants will be accelerated in the bill.
School districts will be encouraged to discuss with each other
whether any form of consolidation works for them allowing local
control in these decisions.
In addition to submissions in The Colchester Sun, I will be
posting regularly to Facebook. (I’ll change the name from my
campaign Facebook account since constituent communication
is part of serving you and in no way should be confused with
campaigning!) Not being a techie I’ll have to ask my son for help!
Please feel free to contact me at 777-8507 or email to
[email protected]. My legislative email is MDakin@leg.
state.vt.us. Please understand that it is difficult to accept calls
during the day because we turn off our phones while we’re on the
floor and in committees. But leave a message.
Thank you for your trust in returning me to the House after a
decade. It is an awe-inspiring responsibility and one that’s always
on my mind. My family and friends call me a classic over thinker
and perhaps that’s true, but I think it’s a good trait to have while
serving you in Montpelier.
Maureen P. Dakin represents Colchester’s District 9-2 in the
Vermont House of Representatives.
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TownNews
W E E K LY
The following information highlights some activities performed by the Town from Feb. 16-20.
Town Manager’s Office
Reported by Dawn Francis, town manager
What do you get for your municipal property taxes? For less than $5 a day, the average Colchester
household receives:
• Round the clock police and dispatching services (Responded to 12,950 incidents last year)
• Rescue services staffed by four full-time employees and over 40 volunteers
• Volunteer fire services
• Public Works maintaining 109 miles of roads, bridges, buildings, vehicles, equipment and
2,500 storm water structures
• Parks and Recreation services (all programs and some staff paid by user fees, not property
taxes)
• Burnham Library offering free educational programs and assistance for all ages
• Planning and Zoning, Town Clerk and Assessor Services
• Services such as county court system, Winooski Valley Park District, VNA, Regional Planning
and Economic Development Assistance
Want to find out more about these services? You can view department-specific video
presentations about the services provided by the Town of Colchester at: colchestervt.gov/dept_
showcases.shtml
Town Meeting is on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and early voting is now occurring at the Town Clerk’s
office with March 3 as the final day for voting at CHS from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information
on the budget, the articles to be voted upon, (which include the local option tax and capital plan
re-authorizations), visit www.colchestervt.gov or LCATV has videos at lcatv.org
For more information about the Town Manager’s Office, visit colchestervt.gov/Manager/index.
shtml or call (802) 264-5509.
Burnham Memorial Library
Reported by Kelly Tomaseski, Director
At Burnham Library, we’d like to let people know about a few of our recent and upcoming events:
Book Sale – At Burnham Library, we’d like to thank everyone who came out for our winter book
sale last weekend. We’d also like to thank the Friends of the Library and the volunteers who made
the sale such a success. This and other fund-raisers by the Friends help to support a range of
programs at the library year-round; for more information, or to get involved, stop by the library.
Susan Flatow Savage Dedication – On Feb. 23 at 12 p.m., the Susan Flatow Savage Memorial
Reading Corner, in the Children’s Department was officially unveiled. Thanks to the generosity
of the family and friends of library patron Sue Savage, the library has been able to enhance the
youth area in many ways – new artwork, a mural, bookcase, and updated furniture, as well as an
expansion of our Reading Buddies program.
Teen Technology – The library will celebrate Teen Tech Week at the library from March 9 to 14.
Each day, there will be a maker-inspired technology program for teens – from circuits and origami
to cooking and robots. Stop by the library or our website for more info, and sign up online.
Audubon Program – On March 23 at 6:30 p.m., join an Audubon Society program at the
Colchester Meeting House. This time out, learn about birding in Madagascar.
Tutoring – Our one-on-one tutoring program with the Albany College of Pharmacy students is
ongoing. The program focuses on grades 1-6, and takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Currently there are a number of openings, especially for Saturdays. Call the library for
more information or to sign up.
Writing – Interested in writing? Looking for a supportive environment to discuss your work? Stop
by on March 16 at 6:30 p.m. to join our new writing group for adults.
Lego Club - Do you know someone who likes Legos? Stop by the library every Thursday at 4 p.m.
and join our Lego Club. Each week we’ll be creating a new project.
For more information about Burnham Memorial Library’s events and services, visit colchestervt.
gov/Library/ or call (802) 264-5660.
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online:
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BOOK REVIEWS
“City of Stairs,”
by Robert Jackson Bennett
Adult Fiction, 2014
Reviewed by Josh Muse, Adult Services
In his new fantasy novel, Bennett starts with a
wonderful premise: “The Continent” was the only
nation with gods, real gods, gods who grant their
followers great gifts and miraculous powers. These
abilities allowed the Continent to thoroughly dominate
the other lands. When one nation revolted, and
succeeded in slaying the gods, their many divine
works (big and small) suddenly disappeared, leaving
the Continent a confused landscape of destruction and
confusion.
Fast forward to the present, where Shara is a bookish
female spy, with an imposing Barbarian (Sigrud) as
a sidekick; the two are sent to investigate a crucial
murder, and ultimately to discover whether the gods are
not quite as gone as once thought. Though the setting
is fascinating, Bennett is otherwise satisfied to present
a fairly straightforward tale of light (if fun) action and
dialog, with characters that are quirky but not quite fully
realized. Still, “City of Stairs” is an enjoyable read, with
a few really intriguing ideas scattered within.
“The Iridescence of Birds,”
by Patricia MacLachlan; Illustrated by Hadley Hooper
Juvenile Picture Book, 2014
Reviewed by Pam Tallmadge, Youth Services
Henri Matisse lives in a cold and dreary town in
northern France. His mother paints, and allows young
Henri to help by mixing the paints. She also lets him
arrange fruit and flowers. Henri raises pigeons, a gift
from his father, and watches as their colors change;
his mother calls this iridescence. Henri grows up to
become a brilliant painter, a painter of flowers and fruit
and “the iridescence of birds”. MacLachlan’s words
and Hooper’s illustrations combine to create a beautiful
book, which allows the reader to experience the way
Henri’s environment and attention to detail inform his
life as an artist.
WARNING
2015 ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING
COLCHESTER, VERMONT
The legal voters of the Town of Colchester, Vermont are notified and warned to meet at
the Colchester High School Auditorium, Laker Lane, in said Town on Monday, March 2,
2015, at 7:30 p.m. to act on the following articles not involving voting by Australian ballot
(Articles 10 – 15).
Absentee ballots may be requested until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015, by calling the
Town Clerk’s Office at (802) 264-5520.
ARTICLE 10
To choose a moderator, if elected moderator is not present.
ARTICLE 11
To act upon the reports of the School District Officers.
ARTICLE 12
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To set compensation, if any, to be paid to the School Board Directors.
ARTICLE 13
To determine whether the District will vote to authorize the School Directors to borrow
money for current and necessary expenses by issuance of notes not in excess of anticipated
revenue for this school year.
ARTICLE 14
To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting.
ARTICLE 15
To adjourn said School District meeting and to reconvene at the Colchester High School,
Laker Lane, in said Town on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, for voters in District 9-1 and 9-2 to
vote for School Directors and to vote on the following propositions by Australian ballot with
voting to begin at 7:00 a.m. and to close at 7:00 p.m.
ARTICLE 16
Shall the voters of the Colchester Town School District appropriate thirty six million four
hundred twenty-two thousand four hundred twenty-four dollars, ($36,422,424) necessary for
the support of schools for the year beginning July 1, 2015?
DATED AT COLCHESTER THIS 20th DAY OF JANUARY 2015.
SCHOOL DIRECTORS:
s/Michael Rogers
s/Christine Shepard
s/J. Lincoln White
s/Lindsey Cox
s/
Received for record and recorded at Colchester, January 22, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.
Attest: Karen Richard, Town Clerk and Treasurer
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Trivia Mania. Nectar’s presents Trivia Mania, a pub style trivia game. Questions
are displayed on the TVs and are read
aloud. Categories range from pop culture, history, science, literature and more.
Entertainment provided by Top Hat DJS.
All ages. Nectars, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m.
Free. Info: 658-4771.
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Friday
Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The
Elder Education Enrichment group will
be offering the next installment of their
spring lecture series with Champlain College’s Nancy Nahra. Nahra will present a
lecture entitled “Jackie Kennedy Redux,
Jackie Renewed.” Parking and handicap
access available. Faith United Methodist
Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the
door. Information: 864-3516.
Proof. Essex Community Players presents David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize winning drama, “Proof.” Proof explores the world of
mathematics and mental illness through
Catherine, the mourning daughter of a
genius mathematician who has recently
passed away. Throughout, the play explores Catherine’s fear of following in
her father’s footsteps and her desperate
attempts to stay in control. Adult audiences only. Runs through March 1. Memorial Hall, Essex, 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday
matinee. $14-$16. Information: www.essexplayers.com
Saturday
HAM-CON Radio and Technology Show.
HAM-CON, the Vermont Radio and Technology Show features dealers selling
communication and electronic equipment.
Demonstrations of ham radio. Discussion
on topics such as: radio remote control,
digital communications, testing of new
equipment, kit building and wire antennas. There will also be Q&A forums for
beginners. Holiday Inn Convention Center, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is $8. More info: www.ranv.org,
[email protected] or 879-6589.
Finding Cousins with Autosomal DNA Part
1. This new DNA test can often identify
the homelands of immigrant ancestors
and it will find DNA matches to genetic
cousins. You will learn how the test works,
which companies to use, what tools are
provided and whether this test will help
with your specific genealogical needs.
Part 2 will provide detailed help in analyzing the results. Vermont Genealogy
Library, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
$5. Information: www.vtgenlib.org.
We will be at the
Annual Boat Show
Essex Fairgrounds
March 6, 7, 8
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Sunday
Community Breakfast. The Ladies Auxiliary
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be
hosting a community breakfast. The menu
will include all your breakfast favorites.
Plenty of food for everyone. All are invited, both members and non-members.
VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 9-11
a.m. Adults $7; children 10 and under
$3. Information: 878-0700.
Piano Concert. The University of Vermont
presents concert pianist, Paul Orgel who
will perform a Faculty Piano Recital. Orgel’s recital celebrates his 60th birthday,
15 years on teaching on UVM’s Music
Faculty, and the release of his new solo
CD, “Piano Works of Josef Suk, Ernest
Chausson, and Max Reger.” University of
Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 3 p.m.
2015 VERMONT FLOWER SHOW
Green Works, the Vermont Nursery and
Landscape Association presents the 2015
Vermont Flower Show: “Spring Reflections.” Along
with the grand landscaped central display, show
goers can visit over 90 vendors related to the
horticultural and gardening industry. The show will
also offer educational seminars and workshops;
a family room with hands-on activities and
entertainment; cooking demonstrations, as well as
Vermont certified horticulturists on hand to answer
any gardening and landscaping questions. Multiday discount passes available. Champlain Valley
Expo, Essex Junction. Friday and Saturday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 adults;
$12 seniors (60+); $3 children 3-17. Information:
888-518-6484 or www.greenworksvermont.org/
vermont-flower-show.
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at every meeting. Fletcher Free Library,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Barbara: 8657211.
Free. Information: 656-3040.
Balkan Folk Dancing. Taught by Louise Brill.
Easier line and circle dances are taught
the first hour, followed by intermediate dances, reviews and open request
dancing. Beginners are welcome and
no partner required. Wear informal,
comfortable clothing. Plenty of parking.
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington,
3-6 p.m. $6 recommended donation.
Contact Louise: 540-1020 or dance@
together.net.
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Monday
CVAA Senior Lunch. CVAA will be hosting
its weekly lunch at Covenant Church. The
menu will include Chicken Fricassee, egg
noodles, vegetable medley, pumpernickel bread, and Mandarin oranges.
Milk to drink. Covenant Church, Essex
Center, 12 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Information: 865-0360.
Elder Education Enrichment Lecture. The
Elder Education Enrichment group will
be offering the next installment of their
spring lecture series with Cultural Historian, Rick Winston. Winston will present a lecture entitled “July 1950: The
Red Scare Comes to Central Vermont.”
Parking and handicap access available.
Faith United Methodist Church, South
Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Information: 864-3516.
Shape and Share Life Stories. Prompts trigger real life experience stories, which
are crafted into engaging narrative
and shared with the group. Led by
Recille Hamrell. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Free and open to all adults. Information:
878-4918 or www.williston.lib.vt.us.
Making Sport for Our Neighbors. In this First
Wednesday event sponsored by Vermont Humanities, New Yorker Magazine
cartoonist, Ed Koren takes attendees on
a tour of the roots of visual satire leading to the New Yorker cartoon, with an
excursion into the archive of his own
work. Brownell Library, Essex Junction,
7 p.m. Free. Information: www.vermonthumanities.org/first-wednesdays-essexjunction.
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Thursday
Community Soup and Bread Supper. The
Covenant Community Church will be
hosting its monthly soup and bread super. Eat in or take out options available.
Stay to eat with family and friends or
pick up to take home. There will be a
variety of soups, breads and a sweet
dessert. Covenant Community Church,
Essex/Jericho line, 4:30-7 p.m. Donations accepted. Contact Pastor Peter:
879-4313.
First Thursday Music in the Loft. Tiffany Pfeiffer gives a solo soul/jazz/pop performance of originals and covers. Headless
Barbecue will be on-site with their fresh,
local BBQ and Shelburne Vineyard and
Fiddlehead will be for sale by the glass.
All are welcome to come sit and listen in
the Loft or mingle in the Tasting Room.
A portion of beverage proceeds will
benefit The Humane Society. Shelburne
Vineyard, Shelburne, 6 p.m. Free. Information: www.shelburnevineyard.com.
ONGOING
Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby,
Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 6515012.
Essex Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 12:10
p.m. at The Essex. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and
Underhill.
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Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.
Tuesday
Movies at Main Street Landing: “The Lady
From Shanghai.” The Movies at Main
Street Landing series present the 1948
Orson Welles directed film-noir classic “The Lady From Shanghai,” starring
a cast including film legends Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles. Main Street
Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m.
Donations benefit local charities. Contact: 540-3018.
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Edward Jones Investment Workshop. Instructor Heidi Brosseau, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones will discuss the
benefits and risks associated with mutual
funds as well as offer guidance to help
empower investors as they explore the
various options available. Refreshments
and light snacks will be served. Maple
Street Recreation Center, Essex Junction,
6 p.m. Free. Information: 878-1375 or
www.ejrp.org.
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Wednesday
Community Dialogue: “Still Alice” and Alzheimer’s in Vermont. The Fletcher Free
Library invites community members to
share their reactions to the movie “Still
Alice” and participate in a dialogue
about the impact of Alzheimer’s on Vermonters. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Information: 865-7211.
Potluck Dinner and a Movie: “Shore
Things.” The Milton Historical Society
invites you to get out of the cold and join
them for a reminder of all things warm
with a beach themed evening. Bring a
summer time food item to share at our
potluck and relax with a showing of the
film “Shore Things.” Milton Historical Society, Milton, 6 p.m. Free. Information:
[email protected] or 3632598.
German-English Conversation Group. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Meet others in the
community who do. Join the group and
practice foreign language conversation.
Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex, 1 p.m. Information: 876-5087.
Essex Art League Meetings. Meetings happen on the first Thursday of the month.
The meeting agenda includes a business
and social time, and features a guest
artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 9-11
a.m. Information: www.essexartleague.
com.
Celebrate Recovery. Thursdays. This confidential 12 Step recovery program puts
faith in Jesus Christ at the heart of healing. We offer multiple support groups
for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, co-dependency, sexual
addiction and pornography, food issues,
and overcoming abuse. All those 18 and
older are welcome. Sorry, no childcare.
Essex Alliance Church, Essex. Doors open
at 6:30 p.m., sessions begin at 7 p.m. Information: [email protected]
or 310-9062.
Mah Jongg. Join other Mah Jongg enthusiasts
ages 50 and over, at the Essex Junction
Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Mondays
and Fridays. New players are always
welcome. Free to members of EJSC,
others pay $1per day. Membership at
EJSC is open to anyone 50 years of age
and older and is $12 per year. Contact:
876-5087 or [email protected].
Jazzercise Lite for 50 Plus. A fun, easy
dance and fitness class that combines
dance, yoga, pilates and strength training for all levels of fitness with instructor Kit Sayers. 10-visit punch pass can
be purchased at Essex Junction Senior
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CALENDAR
Center. Essex Junction Senior Center,
Essex Junction. Tuesdays 8-9 a.m. and
Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 members, $35 non-members. Contact Lou
Ann: 876-5087.
Movie Matinees. Colchester Parks and
Recreation offers movie matinees
on the second and fourth Fridays of
each month. Popcorn and coffee will
be provided. Movies begin at 1 p.m.
Free. 781 Blakely Road, Colchester.
Information: 264-5640.
CVAA Tai Chi for Arthritis. Due to popular demand, CVAA will be sponsoring
Tai Chi for Arthritis. Wednesday evenings. The class is offered to anyone
age 50 and older. It is intended for
adults who are still in the workforce.
Winooski Senior Center, Winooski,
5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Rachael:
865-0360 or [email protected].
Newcomers Club. Newcomers Club’s organized day trips, lunches and dinners are a great way of making
friends and get acquainted with things
in the community. The club meets on
Wednesdays twice monthly from September to June. Contact Dana 8640766 or Orchard 985-3870.
Senior Strength. HammerFit Gym in Essex offers a 50-minute guided exercise class for anyone over the age of
50. The session begins with a warm
up, stretching exercises, then strength
training using Hammer Strength
equipment with guidance. The class
ends with a relaxing stretch and cool
down, and participants are welcome
to use the cardio machines before or
after if they wish. HammerFit Gym,
Essex, Mondays and Thursdays 9:30
a.m. $5. Information: 878-0444.
Essex Community Justice Center’s Citizen
Advisory Board Meetings. Meetings
take place on the second Wednesday of all even numbered months.
The Community Justice Center provides restorative responses to crime
and conflict in the greater Essex area.
The Citizens Advisory Board advises
the Community Justice Center on policy, direction and programming in an
ongoing capacity. Community Justice
Center, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact Kate: 662-0001 or at [email protected].
Essex Eats Out Community Meals. Essex
Eats Out seeks to build community
connections by providing healthy, free
meals in a warm, safe and inclusive
atmosphere. Meals will be served:
first Friday at First Congregational
Church; second Friday at Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Center; third
Friday at St. James Church; fourth
Friday at Essex United Methodist
Church; and fifth Friday when applicable at St. Pius X Church. 5:30-7
p.m. each week. Transportation available. Call Dawn Thursday by 9 a.m.
to schedule Friday transit: 878-7622.
Information: [email protected]
or www.essexeatsout.org.
Bagpipe and Drum Lessons. The St. Andrew’s Pipeband of Vermont offers
instruction for bag piping and drumming as an encouragement and incentive for attracting new members. The
instructional program is designed to
integrate and transition a piper or
drummer into the “parade” band at a
level of basic competency. St. James
Episcopal Church, Essex Junction,
Wednesday evenings. Free. Contact
Beth: 343-4738.
Drop-In Pottery Wheel Class. Spend Friday nights with our pottery instructors
learning the basics of wheel working. Try the wheel and have some fun
with other beginner potters. Through
demonstrations and individual instruction, students will learn the basics of
preparing and centering the clay and
making cups, mugs and bowls. Price
includes one fired and glazed piece
per participant. Additional fired and
glazed pieces are $5 each. No registration necessary but space is limited. First come, first serve. BCA Print
and Wheel Studio, Burlington, Fridays
8-10 p.m. $12. Contact: 865-7166.
Drop-In Life Drawing Class. This drop-in
life drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local painter
Glynnis Fawkes. Spend the evening
with other artists, drawing one of our
experienced models. Bring drawing
materials and paper. No registration
necessary. Ages 16 and up. BCA Center, Burlington, Mondays 6:30-8:30
p.m. $8. Contact: 865-7166.
Free Yoga for Survivors. H.O.P.E. Works
is offering a free and confidential
trauma-informed yoga program for
survivors of sexual violence. Meets on
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EVENTS AT BURNHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Monday, March 2
Young Adult Advisory Board. Help make the library a destination for people your
age. Young adults in grades 6-12 can join the fabulous people on the Library’s
Young Adult Advisory Board. 5:30 p.m.
Write Now! Get the inspiration to start writing that poem or book that will someday
be your bestseller. If you’re in grades 6-12, and you want to join a writing group,
this is it. 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 3
Reading Buddies Info Session. Are you interested in participating in the Reading
Buddies program, or do you just want to know more? Attend this session for
information. 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4
Tabletop Gaming Night. at the Colchester Meeting House. Are you interested in
Euro-style board games, pen and paper role-playing games or collectible card
games? No matter your level of experience and game of choice, you can join us
for an evening of games of every shape and size. For participants age 14 to
adult. 5:30-7:45 p.m.
DCF Book Discussion Group. Join other kids aged 8-11 and voice your likes and
dislikes about Dorothy Canfield Fischer Award books. This month, we’ll discuss
“Paperboy,” by Vince Vawter. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Adult Book Club. We meet on the first Wednesday of every
month. This month, we’ll read Waiting for Snow in “Havana: Confessions of a
Cuban Boy,” by Carlos Eire. 6:45 p.m.
ONGOING
Free Tax Filing Help for Seniors and Lower Income Households. Saturdays. AARP’s
Tax Aide Service volunteers file taxes for seniors (55+) and lower income households (less than $35,000). Call 264-5660 (and choose option 3 and then 1) to
setup an appointment. 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Saturdays) and 1-4 p.m. (Tuesdays).
One-on-One Tutoring. Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning Jan. 21. Students from
the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Colchester campus will be
tutoring students in reading, math and science. The program is focused on grades
1-6, but tutoring is available for other grades in certain subjects. Mondays, 5-8
p.m.; Wednesdays, from 4-7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. There is no
fee for the service. Call 264-5660 to sign up, or for more information.
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Downtown Burlington
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Acquisition of Gold and Estate Jewelery
Burnham Knitters. Knitters of all skill levels meet Wednesdays. Beginners welcome.
Colchester Meeting House or Burnham Memorial Library. 6-8 p.m.
Preschool Music. Tuesdays. Come to the library for music and fun. Best for ages 3-5.
Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library. 11:30 a.m.
Drop-in Story Time. Saturdays. A weekly selection of music and books for children of
all ages. No sign-up required. 10 a.m. Contact: 878-0313.
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 Story Time. Thursdays. Come for stories followed by a craft or activity. For
ages 3-6. Call to register. 10:30 a.m.
Drop-in Gentle Hatha Yoga. Tuesdays. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful
stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar is
certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago.
Beginners and intermediates welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Burnham
Library. 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Drop-in Story Time. Saturdays. A weekly selection of music and books for
children of all ages. No sign-up required. 10 a.m.
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].
the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required to attend. Laughing
River Yoga, Burlington, 1:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: 864-0555, x19 or atsarah@
hopeworksvt.org.
Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their
imaginations with recycled crafts. Children under 10 must be accompanied by
an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:15-5 p.m. Contact: 865-7216.
Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu of
a fee, bring a non-perishable item or
monetary donation for the Richmond
Food Shelf. Richmond Free Library, 201
Bridge Street, Richmond, 6-7 p.m. Contact: [email protected] or 318-5570.
Burlington Writers Workshop. A free writing
workshop for all Vermonters. Meets every Wednesday in downtown Burlington.
Free and open to the public. Participants
must register at meetup.com. More info:
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.
Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part
harmony chorus group seeks additional
women to sing in their holiday performances. Meetings are Monday nights.
The Pines, Aspen Drive, South Burlington,
6:30 p.m. Contact: 655-2174.
Community Wellness Day. Practitioners offer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to
those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center
in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most
Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior. Contact:
[email protected] or 8700361.
English As A Second Language Classes.
Improve your English conversation skills
and meet new people. Wednesdays.
Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/advanced. Pickering Room,
2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 865-7211.
Family Support Group. Outright Vermont
holds support group meetings for family members of youth going through the
process of coming out. One Sunday evening and one Wednesday morning each
month at Outright Vermont. Contact:
865-9677.
Italian Conversation Group. Open to all interested in learning/hearing the Italian
language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall,
St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Every
second and fourth Wednesday of the
month, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 654-2536.
Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth
through five years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 8786715.
VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont
Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Avenue 2-G, Burlington. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact:
651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.
Women’s Craft Group. Inventive females
work on artful projects. First and third
Thursday of the month. Free. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Contact:
238-2291.
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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
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.;
Sunday: 8:45 a.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday & Friday: 9 a.m.
For Catholics who are returning home to the Church,
welcome. We are happy that the Holy Spirit is leading you
and we are pleased to welcome you.
Come Join Us!
Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC
1672 West Lakeshore Dr.
658-9155. Interim Rev. Marjorie MacNeill
Worship Service: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Church School: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided.
All are welcome!
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.
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Certification by the Vermont Department of Environmental
Conservation’s Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP).
This draft certification is to allow the Rathe Site IV Lined
Landfill, closed in 1992 and located in Colchester, Vermont
to continue its post-closure care in accordance with applicable
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processed in accordance with 10 V.S.A Sections 6601 et seq.,
and the Vermont Solid Waste Management Rules. Copies of
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0551 Medical in Colchester
0709 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy
0735 Death Investigation on Holy Cross Rd
0936 Violations of Conditions of Release
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1219 Accident on Hegeman Ave/
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1257 Accident on College Pkwy
1429 Burglary on Curve Hill Rd
1522 Threats/Harassment on Blakely Rd
1546 Sex Offense Prohibited Act
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1900 Welfare Check on Macrae Rd
1944 Larceny on Mountain View Dr
2019 Welfare Check on S Park Dr
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1225 Assist Public on Ethan Allen Ave
1230 Accident on Mountain View Dr
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1439 Accident on Mountain View Dr
1639 Death Investigation on Bayview Rd
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1329 Accident on Oak Cir
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1136 Assist Agency on Camels Hump Rd
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1230 Assist Agency on Church Rd
1317 Medical in Colchester
1356 Larceny on Johnson Ave
1416 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy
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1651 Fraud on Belwood Ave
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2010 Assist Agency on Rt 127/Beltline
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1251 Trespass on College Pkwy
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1349 Assist Public on S Park Dr
1406 Medical in Colchester
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1744 Accident on Hercules Dr
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1922 Medical in Colchester
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Sports
Lakers’
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Laker Liam Martin skis the slalom at
Cochran’s on Feb. 18 during the NVAC
meet. Martin finished with a time of
1:27.52. PHOTO | PAUL LAMONTAGNE
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Sea-Lakers unleashed
in tournament
By JOE CARDELLO
The Colchester Sun
The No. 6 Burlington-Colchester girls’ hockey team (9-101) ended their regular season last Wednesday at the Kreitzberg
Arena against No. 10 Harwood (3-16-1). A tremendous display
of scoring ability and goaltending aided in the Sea-Lakers 6-0
shutout and ninth win.
Tournament play for Burlington-Colchester began on
Saturday when the Sea-Lakers were again matched up with
No.10 Harwood – a team with only three wins that had been
shutout by Burlington-Colchester twice in the 2014-15 season.
In the first period the Sea-Lakers put away five goals and
held Harwood scoreless; the first goal came only 15 seconds
into play.
“We came right out and brought it to them,” said BurlingtonColchester head coach Bob Lehoullier. “The tempo of the first
period was great. It was probably our best period we played.”
The Sea-Lakers put away a total of five goals during the
first 15-minute period.
In the first 30 seconds of the second period BurlingtonColchester had two attempts on their opponent’s net. Seven
minutes into the period Sea-Laker Dakota Bilodeau nailed in
the sixth goal of the game off a service from teammate Grace
Hickey.
After shutting out Harwood multiple times this season
Lehoullier said it was important that his girls not grow over
confident.
“We take it one game at a time,” Lehoullier said. “It’s
important that we establish a lead and play confidently all the
way through.”
“We tried to get everyone involved on the scoring sheet and
have players get as much time as possible on the ice to help
them feel confident and work on their skills.”
Goal scorers for Burlington-Colchester included Mallory
Cross with three, Tatum Vachereau had two and Hickey, Ali
Davis and Bilodeau all had one a piece. Vachereau had five
assists and Hickey had four during the shutout.
Moving into the quarterfinals, the Sea-Lakers faced quite
the challenge when they were faced with the No. 2 Mount
Mansfield Cougars (12-7-1). During the regular season
Burlington-Colchester and MMU split two games – in
December the Cougars posted 2-0 shutout on home ice and in
February the Sea-Lakers ousted MMU 3-2 at Leddy Park.
Coming off of a fairly successful final month of hockey
LAKERS’ PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
BOYS’ HOCKEY
Winner of No. 2 Spaulding vs. No. 7 CHS
vs.
Winner of No. 3 So. Burlington vs.
No. 6 Rutland
TBA
GIRLS’ HOCKEY
Winner of No. 2 MMU vs. No. 7 CHS
vs.
Winner of No. 3 Rice vs. No. 6 Hartford
TBA
For full playoff scheduling visit
www.vpaonline.org
Burlington-Colchester had the potential to be a contender
heading into the Tuesday night Division-II bout on the Essex
High School ice. Lehoullier says that his team has already
drawn blood from the Cougars and proved they can keep up
even though some media outlets had previously predicted an
early end to the Sea-Lakers postseason play.
“We run the same practice the day before a game and we’re
just going to get our speed ready and up to tempo,” Lehoullier
said. “We’re confident going into the game on Tuesday. We
know we can beat them. We can play as the underdog. We have
a chance to give them a run and win the game.”
Whatever the outcome of Tuesday evening’s game against
MMU Lehoullier claims that in the first year of BurlingtonColchester hockey his team has bonded.
“We’re proud of what we have accomplished with this coop,” Lehoullier said. “We didn’t know what we were going to
have coming into this and it’s gone very well.”
Laker
Roundup
Girls’ Basketball
The Lakers’ postseason came to an abrupt end on
Wednesday night when they failed to match No. 5
Rice Memorial scoring prowess. After the four-period
elimination game the Green Knights put away 65 compared
to Colchester’s 26. The Lakers’ scoring was led by senior
Alex Richard with 10 points.
The young Laker team, comprised of only two vetted
varsity players, may not have had the best record, but they
moved their way up through the rankings throughout the
season. Teammates were constantly smiling when they
were on the court and it was obvious that the love for the
sport was prevalent among the players.
Boys’ Basketball
After a 40-35 loss to No. 16 South Burlington last
Tuesday and a 45-61 loss to No. 8 Spaulding on Friday the
Lakers were locked in at No. 17 in the Division-I boys’
basketball rankings. Colchester went 2-18 in the 2014-15
season.
Youth Wrestling
The Colchester Cobras traveled to central Vermont and
southern New York on Feb. 21. The middle school team
attended the State Tournament in Barre with Coach Scott
McPherson.
Ben Stapleton finished in second place for the Cobras.
Thirteen out of the 32 members of the K-6 team ventured
to Hoosick Falls, N.Y. with coach Jason Lavoie to compete
in the ‘Brawl in the Falls’ tournament.
Cahota Lafond, Tyler Mott, Noah Quigley and
Cameron Katon all walked away with first place while
Sawyer Prouty, Brody Coppins and Jordan Lavoie were all
awarded second place finishes. Nicolas Forguites, Cahota
Lafond – wrestled in two divisions – Alex Chagnon, Jake
Sunderland and Hunter Gauthier all placed third. Memphis
Everest competed in his first ever tournament and finished
in fourth place.
Boys’ Hockey
The No. 7 Lakers (5-14-1) ended their regular season
last Wednesday with a Senior Night game at Leddy Park
against the No. 6 Rutland Raiders (12-8). The matchup
ended with one goal separating the two teams and a final
Colchester loss 5-6.
Tournament play for the Lakers began on Tuesday
when Colchester travelled to play No. 2 Spaulding (14-42). The Crimson Tide downed the Lakers 5-1 during their
only meet up earlier in the 2014-15 season.
schedule
On Feb. 18 the Lakers Alpine ski team went to
Cochran’s Ski Area for the NVAC District Slalom event.
Top Colchester finisher was Abby Harrington who posted
a second place finish only bested by MMU’s Karin Rand.
Laker Kiah Martin took 50th and Isabelle Ayer 54th.
Veronica Sioss, Lynneah Rabidoux and Annie Meadows
tied up spots 61-63 and finished with times mere seconds
apart.
Head coach Kevin Ose praised Harrington on an
excellent finish and for qualifying as an individual for the
State Meet. He also noted that the other members of the
girls’ team are improving their times each race. During the
Feb. 18 race, Ose added that Sioss’ time was compromised
when she missed a gate and had to hike back up the
mountain to finish.
“This was very unusual for Veronica,” Ose said of
CHS’ second ranked female racer. “She’s been skiing very
well and should be a factor and a help on Tuesday in the
Giant Slalom.”
On the boys’ side of competition Liam Martin was the
top Laker with a 31st place finish. Cameron Smith took
54th, Nate Schramm took 57th and in 58th was Tyler
Cirillo. Sean Bagdon took 64th and Jaeger Nedde came
in at 67th.
Ose commended the boys’ team for their efforts in the
2014-15 season and admitted that their collective scores
show more consistency than in the beginning of the season.
After the NVAC District Slalom Colchester’s girls’
team was 10th out of 12 teams and the boys were in 11th
out of 14. The Laker boys qualified for the State Meet
before heading into the NVAC District Giant Slalom event
on Tuesday and the girls were only one position away
from qualification as a team. Harrington qualified as an
individual and Liam Martin was on track to qualify as well.
Ose said that the CHS boys’ team was without two
racers for Tuesday’s Giant Slalom at Middlebury due
to prior commitments. Max Brault and Ethan Goedken
substituted for Liam Martin and Jaeger Nedde.
“Middlebury College Snow Bowl is a real fun hill and
can have quite challenging terrain,” Ose said.
Ose was hopeful that their performance at Middlebury
would bring both the boys’ and girls’ teams to States.
Results from the Middlebury race were unavailable by
press time; however, if one or both of the Alpine ski teams
qualified for the State Meet they will compete again on
March 2 at Bromley and March 3 at Okemo.
“We’ve had more than three excellent weeks of
practice – culminating on Sunday – for both the girls’ and
boys’ squads,” Ose said. “The team knows what is needed,
and is skiing at its peak this year – at the right time. I
love the efforts and spirit of both squads, and our talent
level and depth are growing. If our latest practices are any
indication, I know we’ll put forth excellent efforts. I think
we could see a CHS surprise or two in the final results.”
For full race results visit www.vara.org.
Lakers’
By JOE CARDELLO
The Colchester Sun
Nordic Skiing
2/26 CHS @ State Championship
Freestyle Craftsbury 10:30 a.m.
3/3 CHS @ State Championship
Classic Rikert 10:30 a.m.
Alpine Skiing
3/2 CHS @ State Meet SL
Bromley
9 a.m.*
3/3 CHS @ State Meet GS
Okemo
9 a.m.*
*Must qualify
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SPORTS
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postseason berth for second straight season
The regionally-ranked St. Michael’s
College men’s basketball team went 1-1
during Northeast-10 Conference play last
week, beating Assumption College, 75-66, on
Wednesday before falling to NE-10 Northeast
Division champion Southern New Hampshire
University, 74-52, on Saturday. St. Michael’s
was ranked sixth in last week’s NCAA East
Region poll, while Southern New Hampshire
was second in the regional rankings. With
one regular-season game remaining, the
Purple Knights have clinched one of the five
postseason berths from the division for the
second consecutive winter. They will finish as
either the No. 3 seed, which would give them
a bye into a Sunday road quarterfinal, or No.
4, which would give them a home first-round
game on Friday.
Senior Mike Thompson scored the first six
points of the second half to put St. Michael’s
on top for good against Assumption.
Thompson netted all of his game-high 17
points in the second half while making a
career-high eight free throws in 10 attempts.
He added five rebounds. Junior Greg Grippo
shot 4-of-8 from three-point range and 4-of4 on freebies while turning in 16 points and
two assists off the bench, and sophomore
Matt Bonds recorded 10 points, seven boards
and two steals as a reserve. Senior Corey
Crawford II turned in nine points and five
rebounds, classmate Mike Holton Jr. totaled
eight points and three assists, and senior
James Cambronne notched seven points and
eight rebounds. Classmate Dom Ditlefsen
blocked a pair of shots in his 100th game.
The Purple Knights, who improved to 8-1
at home, held Assumption to 2-of-17 threepoint shooting. St. Michael’s turned the ball
over only 10 times and shot 28-of-36 on free
throws, going 24-of-31 from the charity stripe
during the second half to account for more
than half of its 46 points.
At Southern New Hampshire, the Purple
Knights played in what was believed to be
the first live, nationally-televised game in
program history, with the contest carried
on NESN National and NESNplus. Holton
collected 20 points for St. Michael’s on 4-of-9
three-point shooting, the 29th 20-point outing
of his career, while adding seven rebounds.
Ditlefsen shot 4-of-8 from beyond the arc en
route to 12 points, and Thompson shot 5-of7 while totaling 10 points and five boards.
With Thompson appearing in his 100th career
game, the Class of 2015 is the first in program
history with five players who saw time in
100 career games. Crawford tacked on seven
rebounds, three assists and two steals, while
Bonds had six rebounds. The Purple Knights
trailed 58-52 with fewer than six minutes
remaining before Southern New Hampshire
scored the final 16 points.
Holton is 14 points shy of becoming the
seventh Purple Knight to ever score 1,700
points, as he is currently seventh in program
history with 1,686 points. Cambronne moved
into 23rd in rebounding (601) and 24th in
scoring (1,200) last week, while Crawford
is 13th in assists (306) and 26th in points
(1,181).
Women’s basketball (12-13, 7-13) stages
rallies to win at SNHU, stay in postseason
contention
The St. Michael’s College women’s
basketball team went 1-1 in Northeast-10
Conference action last week, falling to twotime defending NCAA Tournament qualifier
Assumption College, 75-54, on Wednesday
and then topping Southern New Hampshire
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Friday, Feb. 27
Skiing @ St. Lawrence Carnival/EISA
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Men’s Basketball - NE-10 Championship
First Round, TBA+
Women’s Basketball - NE-10
Championship First Round, TBA+
Saturday, Feb. 28
Skiing @ St. Lawrence Carnival/EISA
Championship, 9 a.m.
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Franklin Pierce,
4 p.m.#
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Sunday, March 1
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Men’s Basketball - NE-10 Championship
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Women’s Basketball - NE-10
Championship Quarterfinal, TBA+
* Northeast-10 Conference Event
# ECAC Open Tournament
$ NE-10 Championship Final
+ Both basketball teams’ postseason
fates will be determined on Tuesday.
Check SMCAthletics.com for updates.
University, 68-64, on Saturday in a game
that was televised on NESN National and
NESNplus. St. Michael’s sits in a tie with
St. Anselm College for the fifth and final
postseason berth with both teams having
only one regular-season game remaining on
Tuesday.
Against Assumption, junior Makenzie
Burud netted a game-high 19 points for St.
Michael’s, shooting 2-of-3 on three-pointers
and 4-of-4 on free throws while snagging
four rebounds. Senior Maggie Sabine
notched 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, and
first-year Tomi Akinpetide added 12 points
and five boards off the bench, coming within
one point of her season high. Sophomore
Indira Evora provided seven points, four
steals and three assists.
Sabine scored six straight points to
kick off a 9-0 run in the final three minutes
at Southern New Hampshire, giving the
Purple Knights the lead for good. Sabine
scored a game-high 20 points, adding eight
rebounds, including six offensive, and
two assists. Burud turned in 19 points, 15
rebounds and four assists, also collecting
six offensive boards. She notched 14 points
and eight rebounds in the second stanza
alone, helping St. Michael’s to its first win
at SNHU Fieldhouse since 2011. Evora
totaled 15 points, four assists and four steals,
shooting 6-of-7 on free throws, and junior
Megan Gaudreau totaled eight points and two
helpers. During the second half, St. Michael’s
shot 51.9 percent, including 3-of-5 from
three-point range, while gaining a 20-9 lead
in boards. The Purple Knights, who trailed
41-28 early in the second half before using a
16-0 run to take the lead, were appearing on
national television for the second consecutive
weekend.
Sabine pushed her career points total to
1,222 during the week, as she is also within
13 rebounds of 800 during a 90-game career
that included two seasons at Central Maine
Community College. Burud improved her
totals to 826 points and 478 rebounds through
72 games, as she is 25th in school history in
boards.
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ac�vi�es, as well as a learning component with hands-on ac�vi�es connected
to a weekly theme.
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For elementary students who have completed Kindergarten through age
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2015 Themes - (Entering grade 1 - age 8) Treasures of the Sea, Our Five Senses on the
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Summer camp options abound
Summer camp
is a beloved tradition in
many
families. Many parents of young children
fondly recall spending their summers at
summer camp, where they made lifelong
friends and learned the finer points of
roasting marshmallows and competing in
three-legged sack races.
Parents looking for the right summer
camp for their kids will soon discover there
are various types of summer camps, each
offering youngsters something different.
The following are some of the
summer camp options parents
can expect to encounter as they
search for the right camper for
their kids.
Day camp
Day camps are not
overnight camps, which
means kids will return
home each night rather
than sleep over at camp. Day
camps typically offer many of
the activities people have come to
associate with camps, including crafts,
sports and even day-trips to experience local
culture or attractions. Many day camps are
co-ed, and counselors typically live within
the community.
Faith-based camp
Faith-based camps offer many of the
same activities as more traditional summer
camps, but do so while simultaneously
offering campers the opportunity to
celebrate and further explore their religious
beliefs. Some faith-based camps may
focus heavily on religion,
incorporating faith into daily
camp activities, while others
may be more subtle with
regard to integrating religious
beliefs and lessons into camp
activities.
Sports camps
Some summer camps
focus on a particular sport,
catering to young athletes
who want to further develop
their athletic talents. Sports
camps may feature guest
lectures and lessons from
notable local athletes and
coaches, while some camps
may provide instruction
from current and/or former
professional athletes. Some
sports camps are overnight,
while others are day camps.
Family camps
Family
camps
are
opportunities for the whole
family to enjoy the summer
camp experience. Family
camps typically tailor their
activities
around
tasks
families
can
complete
together, with counselors
providing assistance when
it’s needed. Family camps
may be faith-based or
secular, and families typically
stay overnight, sleeping in
facilities on the campsites or
in lodging away from home.
Special needs camps
Parents of children with
special needs can still send
their kids to summer camp,
as there are many camps
that cater to such youngsters.
Special needs camps may
cater to campers who are
blind, deaf, learning disabled,
or mentally or physically
disabled. Staff at special needs
camps typically undergoes
extensive training, which
helps to calm some of the
fears parents may have about
leaving their special needs
children at camp. Facilities at
special needs camps are often
built to accommodate the
specific needs of campers.
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at
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Camp 3: July 20-24
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July 13-17 Mornings
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, February 26, 2015
New Yorker cartoonist Ed Koren
discusses visual satire
Part of First Wednesdays at
Essex Junction’s Brownell Library
ENGAGEMENT
New York Times, Newsweek, Time, G.Q., Esquire, Sports
Illustrated, Vogue, Fortune, Vanity Fair, The Nation, and The
Boston Globe. His cartoons, drawings, and prints have been
widely exhibited in shows across the United States as well as in
France, England, and Czechoslovakia. In 2007 he received The
Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. He is
currently the Vermont Cartoonist Laureate.
Upcoming Essex Junction talks include “The Medici Grand
Dukes: Art and Politics in Renaissance Florence” with UVM
professor Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio on April 8 (special date)
and “Calvin Coolidge: More Than Two Words” with actor Jim
Cooke on May 6.
To learn more visit: www.vermonthumanities.org/
WhatWeDo/FirstWednesdays/FirstWednesdaysBurlington/
tabid/164/Default.aspx
New Yorker cartoonist Ed Koren will share some of the
history of visual satire in a talk at Brownell Library in Essex
Junction on March 4 at 7 p.m. His talk, “Making Sport for Our
Neighbors,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First
Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public.
Koren will offer a tour of the roots of visual satire leading
to the New Yorker cartoon, with an excursion into the archive
of his own work. Born in New York City, Koren has published over 1,000
cartoons with The New Yorker magazine, written and illustrated
numerous books, and contributed to publications including The
2015 Vermont Flower Show
The 2015 Vermont Flower Show
will be held on Feb. 27-March 1 at the
Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex
Junction.
This year’s theme is “Spring
Reflections”. There will be a grand
landscaped central display, over 90
vendors related to the horticultural/
gardening industry, educational seminars
and workshops, a family room with handson activities, cooking demonstrations, a
By SUE ALENICK
United Way Volunteer
local bookstore, Federated Garden Clubs
of VT and VT Railway Society displays,
and VT Certified Horticulturists on hand
to answer any questions.
The show is open to the public on
Feb. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and
March 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The daily
cost of admission is $15 for adults, $12
for seniors (60 and older), $3 for kids
(ages 3-17), and free for children under
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once a month or once in a
while. The listings below
are a sample of the 300+
volunteer needs from more
than 250 agencies found
online at www.unitedwaycc.
org. More information
available at 860-1677,
Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Upcoming events
A number of local
agencies are planning
special events in March
and need volunteers to help
make their efforts a success:
New this year, we will offer a 2-day
pass for $22. Tickets can be purchased
in advance at Price Chopper stores and
Gardener’s Supply stores and on-line at
greenworksvermont.org. Parking for this
event is free.
For more information about the
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Feb. 4 - March 3, 2015
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