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JANUARY 22, 2015
VOL. 14 No. 3
Knight riders
St. Michael’s College students turn out
”totally righteous” ski and
snowboard design
By JOE CARDELLO
The Colchester Sun
Next winter skiers and riders could be spotted shredding the
freshest powder on even fresher skis and snowboards designed
by St. Michael’s College student Nate Taylor.
The ShredMC – St. Michael’s ski and snowboard club – has
created a ski and snowboard design in collaboration with JSkis
owner Jason Levinthal.
The image rendered by Taylor, of Farmington, Conn., a
business and art major at the Catholic liberal arts college was
favored by Levinthal as a standout submission.
President of the ShredMC Phil Holton explained that the
original idea for the ski and snowboard decals was to use images
of students as a more personalized design.
“We held some information sessions and we tried to
brainstorm an idea. We were considering a ‘collab-design’
of student’s pictures or a collage of images that represent St.
Mike’s,” Holton said. “But we were tight on time and when
Nate told us he had a design ready to go we decided to use that.
What Nate had turned out to be totally righteous.”
Taylor didn’t delay once the opportunity had been
announced and immediately took to the computer lab. His skills
in Photoshop helped him to blueprint a final creation, which
helped the group to speed up the process and start marketing
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the equipment.
Timing for this project was crucial and the majority of the
labor – save physically making the skis – was in the students’
hands.
Holton noted that Levinthal had left everything up to them
in terms of financing, marketing and design.
Word travelled around campus and eventually the school’s
marketing department was offering assistance towards the
project’s endeavor.
Taylor and Holton have both been snowboarding since they
were in middle school and have grown more passionate about
the sport through their college career.
“This is something that I’m very interested in,” Taylor said.
“I’m gravitating towards the graphic design community and
this is definitely right up that alley… This project just came
so easily to me. It felt so natural and I didn’t feel like I had to
stress too much. To be able to look down at your feet and see
something that you’ve made yourself — I love the feeling that
comes with that.”
Holton is a senior at St. Michael’s College and said his future
–See DESIGNS page 3
Sportsmen
unite in
gun control
opposition
Release
the
yeast
By JOE CARDELLO
The Colchester Sun
Vermont and craft beer
have grown increasingly
entwined. Master brewers
continuously emerge with
audacious yet palatable
concoctions. Breweries such
as Magic Hat, Zero-Gravity,
Fiddlehead and 14th Star
have all made the Green
Mountain State their home.
The Winooski Beverage
Warehouse
recently
announced that through
collaboration with 14th
Star Brewery they will be
conducting a Vermont-based
homebrew competition. Two
finalists chosen by a panel of
judges will have 120-gallons
of their beer on tap at 14th
Star Brewery. The public will
then have the opportunity to
vote on a single winner. The
title prize is a coveted $1,000
gift-card to the Winooski
based liquor store and even
more paramount is the
opportunity for the choice
beer to be canned at 14th
Star and distributed around
the state. The winner will
have their beer showcased
at the Vermont Brewing
Festival in July.
The competition that
commenced in January has
been a call to arms to beer
enthusiasts and hobbyists
alike.
An entrance fee
of $10 is asked of each
contestant and half of the
proceeds are donated to
Purple Hearts Reunited and
the other half goes to the
winner’s charity of choice.
FREE
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
23rd Annual Yankee
Sportsman’s Classic
ABOVE: Robert Bunnell, 7, of Barnet, aims
an air gun at a target with help from Dick
Laberge at the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic
on Sunday afternoon at the Champlain
Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
LEFT: Violet Murphy, 5, of Morrisville, and
her dad, Kieth Murphy, fish in the Trout
Pond.
BELOW: Roger Layn displays a 1917 Colt
pistol from World War I.
OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY
–See BREW page 3
–See GUNS page 3
Selectboard approves 1.3
percent budget increase
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
The Colchester Selectboard last week
approved an $11.8 million budget for inclusion
on the Town Meeting Day ballot. Colchester
residents will vote to approve or reject the
proposal at the Town Meeting Day election
March 3.
In hopes of avoiding last year’s scenario,
when voters rejected the town budget on Town
Meeting Day before approving a lesser amount
in May, town leaders are presenting the smallest
budget increase in at least 10 years (except for
three years ago when a townwide reappraisal
created a budget anomaly.)
The increase over the current year is
$152,605 (1.3 percent). Colchester Chief
Financial Officer Aaron Frank estimates the
increase will result in a property tax rate increase
of .9 percent. The result would be a roughly $15
increase on the annual property tax bill of the
average-priced ($290,000) Colchester home.
Over the past 10 years, Colchester’s budget
has increased more than 3 percent annually,
according to Town Manager Dawn Francis.
“The department heads took the
With the whiff of new gun
control legislation becoming
stronger,
the
Vermont
Federation of Sportsmen’s
Clubs used the kickoff of the
Yankee Sportsman’s Classic
show Friday at the Champlain
Valley Exposition in Essex
to present unified opposition
to any abridgement of
Vermonters’ right to purchase
and use firearms.
Federation leaders, along
with leaders of its member
organizations, felt compelled
to respond to a public show
of support in the Vermont
Statehouse earlier in the
week for a bill to expand the
requirement of point-of-sale
criminal background checks
in
Vermont.
Federation
representatives enumerated
their opposition to the bill
and announced a show of
solidarity – a planned Jan. 27
rally at the Statehouse for gun
rights.
No bill has yet been
introduced, but gun control
advocates said during last
week’s Statehouse rally that
their proposed bill would
expand criminal background
checks to include gun sales
that take place outside the
confines of licensed gun
dealerships, which are already
federally required to do
background checks.
The so-called “gun-show
loophole” allows criminals,
domestic abusers and the
community’s advice to heart in terms of trying
to maintain and lower spending, and that’s
the spirit in which this budget is presented,”
Francis said.
Nonetheless, the budget is going up, and
Francis pinpointed a few of the cost drivers
during last week’s public hearing on the
proposal — outside of contracted employee
salary increases.
The Planning and Zoning Department is
undergoing a $10,000 conversion to electronic
subdivision and building permit applications,
she said, which will make viewing the
documents possible online.
“That will be very handy,” said Francis.
“We have a lot of folks who try to access
these files, and being able to do that from the
comfort of their desk would be appreciated.”
Also, the town is setting up a fund separate
from its general fund to run its public safety
dispatch service. The town has a contract to
provide the Town of Milton with dispatch
services and is in negotiations to do the
same with the City of Winooski. Colchester
officials want to run the dispatch operation as
–See BUDGET page 2
Should local sales tax
sunset?
Board refines proposal
ahead of Tuesday public
hearing
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
The Colchester Selectboard plans to decide
Tuesday whether to seek voter approval to
start collecting a 1 percent tax on local retail
sales and whether to add a sunset clause to the
approval that would require the tax to expire
if its revenue is not being put to an approved
use.
The board held a public hearing last week
on the issue; a second hearing is scheduled
for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, after which a decision
is expected. The board has hired Montpelier
attorney Paul Giuliani to help refine and
simplify the wording of the proposal for voter
consumption in the voting booth at Town
Meeting Day on March 3. Guiliani has also
worked to simplify the wording of the town
charter change that would be necessary to
start collecting the tax.
Town officials estimate the tax would
generate $1.3 million, the majority of which
would come from people from out of town
purchasing goods at Colchester’s Costco store.
The tax would also apply to sales at restaurants,
hotels and liquor stores, which already carry a
6 percent state sales tax. Fifteen other Vermont
towns and cities have instituted 1 percent
local sales taxes, including Burlington, South
Burlington and Williston.
The original proposed ballot wording
restricts the use of the funds to the repayment
of the town’s existing debt and any debt on
future voter-approved “capital” projects. Chief
Financial Officer Aaron Frank described
capital project as a “substantial community
investment.”
After meeting with Guiliani, town
administrators added wording to add “intermunicipal financial support” to the allowable
uses. The change would allow the town to work
with Colchester’s independent local water
districts on mutually beneficial improvements
like sewer expansion.
–See TAX page 3
Q&A
2
with
head, asking myself:
‘What is my career?’”
He
moved
to
Raleigh, N.C., in 1993
and worked for an
outplacement firm —
a company who helps
transition employees
who have been laid off
or need restructuring
— for 10 years.
In 2005, Koehneke
branched out on his
own as a life coach.
Two years later he published his first
book, “Creating and Living your
Purpose.”
“That one took 15 years to birth,” he
said. His second book, “Take Charge of
Your Life,” (2009) went much faster.
His third book project, “Soul Purpose,”
is coming soon.
In 2010, Koehneke moved to Essex
to be closer to his daughter, son and
grandson who live in the area. A resident
for the past four years, Koehneke is
an active member of the Burlington
Shambhala Meditation Center and loves
to dance. He’s working on growing his
practice locally as a transformational
coach, and recently elaborated on what
his work entails.
The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 22, 2015
POLICE BEAT
Jim Koehneke
Transformational Coach
Some may say Essex resident Jim
Koehneke found his niche late in life,
but Koehneke, who is a transformational
coach, believes it’s not when you find it,
but that you find it.
“Love your work today, and love your
life forever,” is the motto on his business
cards, underlining that this is someone
who loves what he does.
But it took Koehneke, who moved to
Essex four years ago, until he was in his
later years to find what he wanted, get
the education and set up a practice. The
road was long, partly he said, because he
always had to work and make a living.
His parents lived through the Great
Depression of the 1930s, and he grew
up in a Maryland household where a job
meant money and money meant security.
“I had no parenting about who I was
and what I wanted to do,” he said during
a recent interview, explaining that the
idea of analyzing what would be a perfect
job or career took a back seat to securing
a stable job and making a go of it.
With an English degree from Franklin
& Marshall College in Lancaster, Penn.,
Koehneke began his career working for
the AmeriCorps VISTA program. He
worked in Baton Rouge, and in Detroit
during the 1967 summer riots. Before
finishing the program, Koehneke joined
the Navy. He was stationed in Brunswick,
Maine where he was involved in antisubmarine warfare.
Koehneke loved Maine and got
involved in public education. He was
working as an assistant superintendent
when he “got excited about applied
behaviors” and went to Whitworth
College, in Spokane, Wash., in1979 for
his masters degree in Applied Behavioral
Sciences.
In 1982, he moved back to work in
Bath, Maine. Koehneke worked for a ship
building company, where held a variety
of motivational management training
positions. His position was eliminated
and Koehneke went to work in human
relations for a few years.
“At that point I was scratching my
Q: What is your job as a life coach?
A: People who lose their job are
often anxious and fearful. I help them
find their strengths and what they are
passionate about. I help them find their
purpose and be successful in making it
happen.
It’s my job to help people see and
discover different strengths that they can
then use and talk about in an interview.
Confidence building and self esteem are
also key factors.
Q: Who do you work with?
A: My niche market is the over
40-year-old crowd. People who have
maybe lost their job, or find that what
they are doing just isn’t it, or those who
are retired. I want to help them find
meaning and purpose; to find who they
are and bring that into reality. I think this
is my niche because they have enough
experience to know what doesn’t work
for them.
Q: How could your work benefit
organizations, companies or teams?
A: I inspire and motivate employees
to be more productive and engaged. I
help management understand who their
employees are and what they need. I
help forge a stronger bond and dialogue
Jim Koehneke stands on the porch of
his home in Essex Junction on Tuesday
morning. OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY
between management and employees.
This work can help employees love
what they do. It can also help managers
who need a little tweaking on style or
communication.
It’s important to recognize employee
value and invite them to participate.
Giving employees more responsibility
is a positive way to motivate them.
Q: How do you use spirituality in
your work?
A: This is a strong component of
what I do. I use the Law of Attraction
to work with people; what you focus on
is what you get. Insert your desire into
the universe and out comes physical
opportunities.
I help people do work internally,
which helps them envision and create
opportunities [externally].
It is very typical of the selfhelp community to have this kind of
approach.
Q: What advice would you give
to readers who may not be in their
dream jobs?
A: It’s important to check out our
limiting beliefs and shift the paradigms
in order to manifest our dreams.
Elsie Lynn Parini
Editor’s Note: To connect with Jim
Koehneke call 857-5641 or email jim@
loveyourworktoday.com.
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Two-car collision results in two deaths, one injury
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 19 there was a
two-car accident on Route 289 in Essex between exits
seven and nine.
The first call to police was received at 6:53 a.m.
The investigation revealed that a 1999 Toyota Camry
operated by Pearl Farley, 78, of Colchester, had been
travelling east on I-289. The Camry then crossed the
centerline into the westbound lane and subsequently
collided with a 2009 Mercury Mariner operated by Neil
Mckee, 55, of Cambridge. Both drivers were killed in
the collision.
James Mckee, 28, of Essex, was a passenger in the
Mariner and was transported by Essex Rescue to the
UVM Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
This section of Route 289 was closed for several
hours while the crash was being investigated.
Snowy and slippery road conditions were a
contributing factor in the collision. None of the
occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the
crash.
Local artists
design bike racks
The application deadline
for Colchester residents
interested in creating local
artwork in the form of a
bike rack was Jan. 16. In the
end, four artists submitted
their designs. One artist was
ambitious enough to submit
two separate pieces.
Of the five submissions
the applicants who’s designs
are accepted will be notified
on Jan. 30. The attendees
of the Winter Carnival on
Feb. 6 and 7 will have the
opportunity to vote on the
selected designs. The entries
that receive the most votes
will be declared winners and
will be notified by Feb. 13.
The set date for the
installation of the racks is
July 1.
CORRECTION:
922 Shore Acres Drive in the
town of Colchester.”
The precise location was
later identified as 798 Shore
Acres Drive, Colchester.
We apologize to the
residents of 922 Shore Acres
Drive for the error.
The Colchester Sun strives
to be as accurate as possible.
If you notice an error please
let us know by calling (802)
878-5282 or email news@
colchestersun.com.
In the Jan. 15 issue of The
Colchester Sun, the article
“Colchester teens charged
with sexual assault” improperly
cited the location of the victim’s
cell phone at 922 Shore Acres
Drive in Colchester.
According to the affidavit,
“An approximate location
using the provided longitude
and latitude by Verizon showed
[the female] to be in the area of
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“We can measure it more
like a business when it’s not
in the general fund,” Frank
said.
Francis
added
that
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workers’
compensation costs are a
factor in the budget increase.
The budget proposal assumes
growth in the Colchester
grand list will be 1.1 percent.
Frank noted that the town
has a $1.4 million emergency
fund balance from previous
year budget surpluses.
“We’re are comfortable
where we are (with the
emergency fund),” he said.
“We don’t want a whole lot
less, but we don’t want too
much (more), because that’s
money that should stay in the
hands of taxpayers.”
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BREW
from page 1
Of the 300 openings in the
competition there was only
one remaining at press time.
The brewers’ final product
must be hand delivered to
14th Star Brewery in St.
Albans on Mar. 30 or 31.
Some local brewers have
had fermenting ambitions
for frothy glory including
Erin Ennis, 40, of Essex. He
bought his father a homebrew
kit 20 years ago and watched
his process and helped when
he could. He didn’t have a
place of his own to brew until
2005. Once he began brewing
his own beer he was a fanatic
and has made more than 100
batches to date of five-gallon
beers.
“What got me into wanting
to brew my own beer was a
beer I had had in Atlanta when
I was travelling for business,”
Ennis said. “It was this big
imperial stout.”
Ennis explained that beers
with higher alcohol contents
tend to have a more delicate
brewing process. Rather than
work his was up towards
the more intensive process
of brewing a big beer he
attempted to brew his own
imperial stout.
“It was drinkable beer,”
Ennis said. “But it didn’t
hit my all three of my
benchmarks.”
The three guidelines that
he follows when brewing
are to brew drinkable beer,
to brew beer that he actually
enjoys drinking and to brew
beer that taste true to its style.
“I made beer, it was pretty
good beer, but it wasn’t what I
was shooting for,” Ennis said.
Since then Ennis has
brewed a multitude of recipes
and constantly has four home
brews on tap.
His friend of 15 years
Debra
Goodeyon,
of
Colchester, jested that the
only reason she visits is for
the beer.
For the contest Ennis is
going back to that recipe,
which he hopes to have
perfected. He had worked
with that Imperial Stout recipe
GUNS
from page 1
mentally ill to buy guns “with
no questions asked,” said Ann
Braden of the gun control
advocacy group Gun Sense
Vermont.
Two days later, Evan
Hughes, Vermont Federation
of Sportsmen’s Clubs vice
president, said his group
will “strenuously oppose
the legislation,” calling it
an unenforceable solution
looking for a problem.
“There is no gunshow
loophole,” he said. “There is
no crime problem, there is no
safety problem. So what are
we attempting to do? Where
is the problem to be solved?
We are doing things right.”
Federation president Chris
Bradley said attempting to
regulate the citizen-to-citizen
sale of guns would create “a
police state,” and that the only
people who would comply
with the law are concientous,
law-abiding gun owners, not
the criminals or mentally
unstable people the law
targets.
“Vermont’s
current
gun laws are working,
and working very well,”
lot more control
over what you’re
actually getting into
the kettle.”
He is currently
working to develop
his all-grain skills
and hopes he create
his
competition
beer this way.
Ennis expressed his
confidence in his
ability to fine-tune
the skill in time
for his competition
brew.
After studying Natural
Resources Management at the
University of Vermont Ennis’
scientific mind carries over
into the world of brewing.
DESIGNS
That’s kind of farfetched, but
I’m just going to see where
life takes me. For now I’m
just trying to shred, not worry
about the future and just live.”
Both students have more
current goals of enjoying the
fruits of their labor and are
going to be purchasing their
own archangel snowboards.
“Not only are we helping
the quota along, but we’re
definitely trying to get one
for ourselves,” Holton said.
“I’m graduating this year so
whether I’m just putting this
on the wall as a decoration
from page 1
said Bradley, pointing to
Vermont’s relatively low gun
violence and gun murder rates
compared with surrounding
states with more restrictive
gun laws. “This law will
have no effect on a criminal’s
ability to get firearms.”
Members of the federation
fear the proposed bill would be
an initial wedge toward future
tightening of gun regulations.
“This is a proverbial
camel’s nose under the tent,”
said Scott Chapman of the
Vermont Second Amendment
Coalition.
Hunters in the federation
volunteer to educate youth
and adults alike on hunting
and firearms safety, said Clint
Gray of the Vermont Whitetail
Association, and take pride in
Vermont’s relative gun safety.
“Our state is the safest in
the nation and that comes at
a price,” said Gray. “It’s a lot
of effort from the people (in
the federation) doing things
with our youth all the way up
through.”
Gun Sense Vermont
argues that the state’s current
laws have gaps “that make it
too easy for guns to fall into
the wrong hands,” according
to its website.
Sen. Phil Baruth (D.) of
Chittenden County plans to
introduce legislation requiring
background checks for all
firearm sales this month.
The bill would also require
Vermont to report the names
of people with mental illness
who a judge has ruled are
a danger to themselves or
others to the National Instant
Background Checks System
(NICS) — the database used
to check if someone is able to
purchase a gun, according to a
vtdigger.org story.
Baruth was quoted in the
vtdigger.org story saying:
“Some people speed on
the highway, some of them
we catch, but more or less
you’re trying to change the
culture. Here, we’re trying
to change the culture so
people understand you need a
background check. It doesn’t
mean you’ll catch everyone.”
Mulcahy implored the
board to lead a prioritization
effort to line up projects that
voters would want to spend
the local option tax revenue
on.
“The
big
difference
now is we would have the
ability to pay for it,” board
chairwoman Nadine Scibek
said. “We didn’t before,
and if you wanted to put
something before the voters,
you just held your breath and
hoped the voters saw the good
in why we needed to do that
project. If there is this pool
of money that we can use
for these capital projects, I
think people would be more
inclined to support them
rather than vote them down
because they don’t want to
their taxes to go up.”
Francis said the board
can choose from a version of
the ballot item with a sunset
clause and one without after
Tuesday’s public hearing.
—Vtdigger.org
contributed to this report.
TAX
from page 1
The sunset clause calls
for the tax to expire if it has
already paid off the town’s
existing debt and voters do
not approve any new projects
requiring borrowing for a
period of two years.
“People don’t want to
collect a tax and just have
it sit there and do nothing,
and have a disagreement of
people not being able to make
a decision as to what they
want,” board member Tom
Mulcahy said.
three times so far, but rarely
will brew the same recipe
multiple times.
Ennis explained that most
home brewers begin by using
malt syrup to create their
wart, which is the method
that he had been using with
his previous batches. A more
complex method called allgrain brewing which requires
the brewer to soak grains in
water at a specific temperature
and drain that into a brew
kettle to be boiled down.
“At a commercial level
everybody does all-grain,”
Ennis said. “Serious home
brewers all do all-grain.
Largely because it’s a lot
cheaper and you have a
plans are still uncertain, but
he has a lot of aspirations.
He is currently engaged in an
internship with the organic
garden on campus working
on sustainability.
“I’m going to be looking
around at some environmental
companies,” Holton said.
“But I’m also trying to
stay in town and do some
snowboarding. Get out on
Sugarbush and hopefully get
a job with Rome or Burton.
Student product-promoter Philip Holton’15, left, and designer
Nate Taylor ‘16, to the right of Holton, pitch their product designs
on campus recently. PHOTO | BRIAN MACDONALD
“I’ve never been a ‘middle
of the road’ kind of guy,”
Ennis said. “I’m not going
to play it safe. My goal is to
make something memorable.”
as something that I can
remember by or actually just
go shred it next year and not
have to buy a new board again
it’s worth it. It’s going to be
exclusive so we might as well
make it worth our while.”
The pair admitted that
if they could change one
thing about their first trial
they would have finalized a
product during the summer
months.
“There’s a lot to be
learned from this time
around,” Holton said. “Jason
has admitted that he wished
we had started working on
it during the summer, but no
one had known about it then.
So I can only hope they can
keep this going next year. I’d
be stoked if they made it a
kind of tradition.”
Taylor said that he has
plans to attempt a similar
project in the future.
“We absolutely want to do
this again,” Taylor said. “We
may look to do it again with
Jason, but we also had another
company in mind. Either way
we want to do another project
like this. After working out
all the kinks this year we’ll
really know how to run it next
time.”
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 22, 2015
OPINION
Letters To The Editor
Perspective
Speaking of political
doublespeak
By INGE SCHAEFER
How many of you remember George Orwell’s “1984,”
published in 1949? It is a novel set in a time of perpetual war,
omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation
(this from the internet) and introduced such concepts as
“newspeak,” “big brother” and “doublethink.” It is “doublethink”
and/or “doublespeak” that comes to mind as we become inundated
with news of the Legislature and upcoming March elections. The
word is defined as “the act of ordinary people simultaneously
accepting two mutually contradictory beliefs as correct … it is
notable due to a lack of cognitive dissonance, thus the person is
completely unaware of any conflict or contradiction.” So, what is
my point?
The recent flyer we all received in the mail on the upcoming
March vote on the local option tax presented this question: Why
is a local option tax (LOT) being considered by the Colchester
Selectboard? The first answer given is, “To lower taxes and
reduce debt.” A new tax to lower an old tax – does that sound
like “doublespeak” to you? I have to admit that I am still unsure
how to vote on the LOT. On balance, of course, is the idea that it
will enable the town to reduce its debt and pay for some needed
infrastructure — water quality projects, for instance — which are
good reasons to vote yes. Either way, we should all remember to
vote on March 3.
Another political “doublethink/speak” is the idea of legalizing
marijuana, which supposedly will bring in millions of dollars to
help bail out Vermont’s anticipated $94 million deficit. Really?
Here’s the “doublespeak” take on that: Most people will agree
that prohibition in the 1920s did not work for alcohol, yet for
most folks today, legalizing drugs is a leap they are not willing to
take, preferring to continue its prohibition. What I fear is that by
legalizing marijuana only and not all illegal drugs, it suggests that
it is not a particularly harmful drug.
Marijuana is considered a gateway drug, and it also has its own
set of associated health issues. It causes societal problems, not
the least of which are DUIs, and might cost the state as much in
new services, personnel, etc., as it will bring in. So, my thought is,
why not legalize all drugs? Take heroin, crack cocaine, LSD and
whatever, out of the hands of the bad guys and put it in the hands
of the government. Control it, tax it, make money to spend money
on rehabilitation services, public service advertising on the effects
of mind-altering drugs, etc., similar to what has been done with
cigarettes and alcohol.
Clearly, what we are doing now in this area is not working.
More and more of our children are being introduced to drugs at
a younger and younger age, and many never stop using well into
their adult years. Legalizing marijuana alone, and especially for
the purpose of solving our budget problems created by politicians
spending willy nilly for far too long, just doesn’t seem right to me.
Just my opinion, what do you think?
And the last “doublespeak” has to do with the recent legislative
election for governor. Milne won in Colchester by 426 votes (130
votes more in the Village, and 266 more votes in the Bay area).
Representatives Purvis (R) and Condon (D) of the Village voted
for Milne, both saying they wished to follow the will of the people
in their district. Representative Dakin and Sen. Mazza (who
represents Colchester and Grand Isle, which also gave Milne the
majority) voted for Shumlin, saying they went with the candidate
who received the most votes in the state — a traditional approach
for the Legislature.
Dakin added: “I think we tread on dangerous ground when we
begin to make assumptions about what voters’ intentions were or
were not.” Incidentally, Rep. Patrick Brennan was listed in this
newspaper’s Jan. 8 edition as not responding, but there appeared
to be a communication mix up with the Sun. He had no problem
telling me he voted for Milne, for the same reason as Purvis and
Condon. On these votes, what do you think?
Staying on politics, and specifically the question I recently
asked of each legislator: Briefly, what state issue do you feel will
most impact Colchester and how would you resolve it? Rep. Jim
Condon was the second to respond (Brennan was in this column
last time) and had this to say: “I believe tax reform will finally take
center stage … Our current system of financing public education
is unnecessarily complex and relies much too heavily on property
taxes. I have proposed that we scrap our income sensitivity system
and replace it with a lower, flat statewide rate for homeowners
coupled with a progressive income tax based on Federal Adjusted
Gross Income. This would have the effect of offering income
sensitivity to everyone, not just those with household incomes
under $90,000. By reducing the property tax burden to a lower
and flat rate, we can help those homeowners who have seen huge
increases in their taxes, but not in their incomes. Simplifying the
system would also help voters better understand how their school
budget vote will affect them personally. Currently, that connection
is murky at best.”
Condon goes on to say, “My bill also calls on all taxpayers
to share the cost of education funding. Renters would continue
to get renter rebates if they qualify, but they would also have to
pay something into the system. Everyone should have skin in the
game, so to speak, and be aware of what their spending decisions
will mean to them.”
“I will also propose an alternative that would simply give all
homeowners a $100,000 exemption off of their homestead’s value
for the purpose of calculating the statewide property tax. That
exemption, however, would be reduced in any district that spends
more than the state per-pupil average.”
Good on Condon for proposing viable alternatives to a broken
system. What do you think? Condon says there are other ideas
on the table. He is optimistic that the goal of education funding
reform can be accomplished, and he has made it his top priority. If
you wish to comment, write him at [email protected]. Next
up, Rep. Dakin, Rep. Purvis and Sen. Mazza, in the order their
responses were received, so stay tuned.
Winter Carnival runs from Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb.
8. First up on Friday night is the talent contest with auditions to
be held on Jan 23. You had to preregister by Jan 20, so call 2645643 with any questions. Check out their website: recreation@
colchestervt.gov.
Colchesterite Carol MacDonald has been chosen to be included
in the video series “The Artists of Frog Hollow,” which features
Vermont artists who have exhibited at Frog Hollow. It shows their
work and talks about the thought process behind their work. For
more info, write: [email protected].
Stay warm and God bless! [email protected]
A tax for teeth
Reducing teachers, spending is the answer
As a dental hygienist for the past 24 years, my passion lies
in helping my patients, young and old, achieve and maintain
good oral health for a lifetime. That is why I fully support a
2-cent-per-ounce excise tax on sugary drinks.
Almost on a daily basis, I see first hand the destruction
and rampant decay caused by sugary drinks – sodas and sugar
added juices and sports drinks. The sugar and phosphoric acid
contained in many of these beverages literally bathes the teeth
when consumed, resulting in the bacteria producing an acid
that attacks tooth enamel and causes extensive decay.
Most heartbreaking are the children who are drinking these
harmful drinks daily at home, because it is readily available
to them, sometimes as the only form of liquid refreshment.
Most of these children are not purchasing the beverages, but
are suffering the rampant decay caused by drinking them
because they are so accessible, and, they’re what their parents
are drinking. Baby teeth are more vulnerable to decay, as the
enamel is not as able to resist the attack caused by the sugar
and the acid.
When a child presents for an initial visit and is diagnosed
with rampant decay and faces extensive treatment plan, it is
traumatic, and instills a dental phobia that lasts a lifetime,
which sets them up for a lifetime of poor dental health.
Lower socio-economic groups seem to be especially
affected by the detrimental effects of sugary drink intake due
to the high volume of these beverages they consume. Despite
our best efforts at educating our patients about the harmful
effects of sugar-added to their dental and overall health, there
seems to be no decrease in consumption.
I support the sugary drink tax to help my patients, whom
I care so much about, decrease their consumption of sugaradded drinks, especially the kids who deserve a chance to grow
up free of dental decay.
Tracy Towers
Colchester
I recently attended a Colchester School Board meeting
to ensure that my issues with the constant budget increases
got voiced in person. After listening to the superintendant
and the board members, I am even more concerned that there
is confusing information being promulgated by the school
district.
For instance, if you go on the school district’s website,
you will see a chart illustrating student-teacher ratios. It would
make you believe we are understaffed when in fact we are not.
From the school district’s own charts, the student-to-teacher
ratio is 1-to-11.08. This does not include anything other than
classroom teachers. The state is saying that a student-teacher
ratio of 1-to-15 will not affect student performance, and of
course it is more affordable. The school district is indicating
that a reduction in teachers will result in poorer student
performance.
Further, over the last 14 years, the average inflation rate
is 2.43 percent. Over the same period, the budget increases
have been 4.251 percent. This with an overall declining school
population.
I stand by my position that the correct answer is a reduction
of teaching personnel — a significant reduction. The spending
is not in control.
I am also very concerned that our own legislative
representatives are not making enough noise and beating
down doors to get the school funding issue addressed. All the
legislators, including the governor, would not be doing their
jobs if this issue is not addressed.
I look for the likes of a Sen. Mazza to take the lead here.
So far he has been silent.
The Town Meeting Day vote is coming faster than you
think. The budget request needs to be voted down. We can
have an excellent school district without breaking the bank.
Vote NO on the school budget. Question our town reps on
what they are doing.
Michael J. Wilson
Colchester
What happened to health reform in Vermont?
BY STEFFIE WOOLHANDLER AND DAVID U.
HIMMELSTEIN
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s Dec. 17 announcement that he would
not press forward with Vermont’s Green Mountain Care (GMC)
reform arose from political calculus rather than fiscal necessity.
GMC had veered away from a true single payer design over the
past three years, forfeiting some potential cost savings. Yet even
the diluted plan on the table before Shumlin’s announcement
would probably have lowered total health spending in Vermont,
while covering all of the state’s uninsured.
Vermont’s November 2014 gubernatorial election had very
low voter turnout, a circumstance that generally favors the
right. Gov. Shumlin – who had hedged on health reform during
the campaign – eked out a narrow plurality, leaving the state
legislature to decide between him and the Republican candidate
and greatly weakening Shumlin’s position. A month later, while
awaiting the legislature’s decision (they elected him to a third
term on Jan. 9), Shumlin announced his pullback from reform.
Shortly thereafter, he released the Green Mountain Care
Board’s detailed cost projections which he said had convinced
him not to go ahead. The Board estimated zero administrative
savings from its proposed plan. It also projected zero savings
on drugs and medical devices, tacitly acknowledging that GMC
wouldn’t use bargaining clout to rein in prices, and ignoring
the fact that Quebec, its neighbor to the North, has gotten big
discounts.
The Board’s cost estimates also incorporated an old (too
high) estimate of the number of uninsured Vermonters,
inflating the projected increase in utilization and cost. Finally,
it assumed that doctors would expand their work hours (and
incomes) to care for the newly insured, rather than maintaining
their current work hours by seeing their other patients a little
less frequently – as happened with the implementation of single
payer coverage in Quebec.
But even the GMC Board’s inflated cost estimates indicate
that universal coverage under its quasi-single payer plan
would cost somewhat less overall than the current system. The
voluminous Board report includes detailed tabulations of new
costs to the state treasury under the proposed reform. But the
report scrupulously avoids providing any figures for the impact
of reform on the total cost of health care (public and private)
in the state. Economist Gerald Friedman has estimated these
overall impacts using the report’s data, previous estimates of
health expenditures in Vermont, and CMS figures on Medicare
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spending and expected health care inflation under the ACA. He
estimates that even the diluted reform proposed by the GMC
Board would cut overall health spending in Vermont by about
$500 million annually.
So why did Gov. Shumlin declare the reform unaffordable?
Many have noted that the $2.5 billion in new state expenditures
required under the reform would nearly double the state’s
previous budget. But these numbers are meaningless absent an
accounting of the savings Vermont households would realize
by avoiding private insurance premiums and out-of-pocket
costs. As detailed above, these savings would more than offset
the new taxes. But although the total costs of care would have fallen even
under the GMC plan, some – mostly higher-income, healthy
Vermonters whose taxes would go up the most – would
have paid more. Although the GMC tax plan was far from
progressive, it was far less regressive than the current pattern
of health care funding in the state. The GMC Board estimated
that most of the 340,214 families earning less than $150,000
annually would have gained, while most of the 24,102 families
above that income level would have lost. Overall, employers’
costs would have risen by $109 million – with many small
businesses experiencing cost increases, a political sore point.
It’s a misnomer to label Vermont’s Green Mountain Care
plan “single payer.” It was hemmed in by federal restrictions
that precluded including 100 percent of Vermonters in one
plan, and its designers further compromised on features needed
to maximize administrative savings and bargaining clout with
drug firms, and improve health planning.
But even the watered-down plan that emerged could have
covered the uninsured, improved coverage for many who
currently face high out-of-pocket costs, and actually reduced
total health spending in the state – albeit far less than under
a true single payer plan. A true single payer plan would have
made covering long-term care affordable, and allowed the
elimination of all copayments and deductibles.
Vermont’s experience holds important lessons for single
payer advocates.
1.Effective grassroots organizing makes a difference. It
got real health care reform on the political radar screen
in Vermont, and can get it back on the radar there and
elsewhere. Indeed, single payer forces in Vermont are
already rallying to reverse Shumlin’s decision. The
virtues, value, and simplicity of a single payer approach
have broad popular appeal. 2.Federal restrictions impose significant compromises on
state-level single payer plans. For this, as well as other
reasons, organizing for single-payer state plans and
organizing for national legislation are not competing
strategies, but complementary ones. The ultimate goal for
both is a single, inclusive program for the entire nation.
3.As single payer work advances, we need to anticipate
that corporate opposition will mobilize – often behind
the scenes. The only effective antidote is continued
grassroots mobilization. Delayed implementation and
punting key decision to the future opens the door for
corporate influence and smear campaigns. 4.Beware of “experts” with a track record unsympathetic to
single payer. Economic projections are always based on
assumptions, which are often highly political.
5.Even when we don’t get the whole pie, demanding it often
yields a significant piece. Although a major single payer
effort was stymied in Vermont, it achieved substantial
progress. It’s no accident that Vermont’s uninsurance rate
has come down to 3 percent; that virtually all children in
that state are covered; that its Medicaid program is among
the best; that its hospitals have come under tighter fiscal
regulation; and that single payer remains in the limelight
there. Even as he backed off from single payer for now,
the governor promised to press for future health reform.
Steffie Woolhandler and David U. Himmelstein are
professors at the City University of New York’s School of
Public Health at Hunter College, and lecturers at Harvard
Medical School. They co-founded Physicians for a National
Health Program.
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 22, 2015
TownNews
Burnham Memorial Library
BOOK REVIEWS
W E E K LY
“Flashlight,”
by Lizi Boyd
Juvenile Picture Book, 2014
Reviewed by Pam Tallmadge, Youth Services
The following information highlights some activities
performed by the Town from Jan. 12-16.
In the darkness, much is revealed in the beam of a flashlight. Using a flashlight beam
and cut outs, we are taken on a nighttime adventure. What happens when you drop your
flashlight in the woods? Do the animals enjoy what is revealed in the beam of light? This
wordless book will encourage storytelling. Each two-page spread provides many ideas
for narrating this book. The author’s previous book “Inside Outside” is also available at
the library, and tells the story of a boy and his dog.
Town Manager’s Office
Reported by Dawn Francis, town manager
Your legislators, led by Rep. Maureen Dakin are working hard
on the town’s behalf to shepherd the charter changes through
the legislative process. Karen Richard, Town Clerk and I joined
Reps. Brennan, Condon, Dakin and Purvis to testify before the
House Government Operations Committee in Montpelier. The
Committee, chaired by Donna Sweaney, voted the changes
out of committee the same morning we presented them and
they will now go to the House floor for consideration. We
appreciate our Legislator’s support and the expedited action on
our charter changes. If they are passed before the Selectboard
finalizes the ballot for Town Meeting, we will avoid confusion
as we transition from elected Cemetery Commissioners to a
new Cemetery Advisory Board.
For more information about the Town Manager’s Office, visit
colchestervt.gov/Manager/index.shtml or call (802) 264-5509.
Public Works
Reported by Bryan Osborne, director
• Review comments have been submitted on the energy audit
of Town owned buildings.
• The department is continuing work on the development of a
long term strategic sustainability plan
• Continuing to work with the CCRPC on the development of a
warrant analysis protocol for the installation of rapid flashing
beacons
• Have assembled a Storm Water Advisory Committee for the
development of a Storm Water Utility
• Working on amendments to the inter-municipal wastewater
agreement between Colchester and South Burlington
• Developing flow restoration plans for the Sunderland
Watershed as required under the Town’s MS4 Storm Water
Permit
• Developing Stream Flow Monitoring plans as required under
the Town’s MS4 Storm Water Permit
• Providing design, right-of-way and permitting assistance to
VTrans for the Exit 16 interchange project and the Rt. 2/Rt.
7/Creek Road intersection project
• Received proposals for a temporary repair of a large
diameter culvert on East Road. Contract has been awarded
to Engineers Construction, Inc. of South Burlington
• Right-of-way acquisition is continuing for the River Road
sidewalk project
• Design work is continuing on the Morehouse Brook box
culvert replacement project
• Design work is continuing on the Fort Ethan Allen sidewalk
replacement project
• Retained engineering design services for the Mountain View
Drive sidewalk project and held kick-off meeting
• Design work is continuing on the West Lakeshore Drive
Multi-Use Path project
• Design work is underway for the reconstruction of Mill Pond
Road north of the bridge. Project is to be bid on Feb. 15
• Developing scope of work and request for proposals for a
design build to replace the Airport Park maintenance facility
• Developing technical specifications for the replacement of
the Town’s ambulance, scheduled or replacement in FY16
• Working with the CCRPC on various roadway re-alignment
plans through the Bay area to improve traffic flow
• Developing the FY16 Wastewater Department Budget for
approval by the Board of Sewer Commissioners in March,
2015
• Updating five-year Capital Program for Select Board review
in later summer of 2015
• Working with Police Department and communication
consultants to address deficiencies in radio communications
for emergency services and DPW
• Developing scope of work and bid documents for the
replacement of the roof on the Town’s Rescue Building.
For more information about the Public Works Department, visit
colchestervt.gov/PublicWorks/Home.shtml or call (802) 2645620.
Read more town news
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“Thunderstruck,”
by Eric Larson
Adult Non-Fiction, 2006
Reviewed by Josh Muse, Adult Services
Thunderstruck tells a tale of technological innovation and murder in the early years
of the 20th century.
In a similar vein to Larson’s earlier “Devil in the White City”, ‘Thunderstruck”
follows the twin stories of Italian inventor Marconi’s development of commercially
viable radio, and the international police hunt for an English doctor accused of killing
his wife. We learn about Marconi, a brilliant if unscientific inventor, who faces in turns
skepticism, antagonism, and competition in his pursuit of a radio-based empire. He gains
(and then loses) allies and a wife, while zealously trying to reach across the ocean with
radio waves. In the story’s other thread, Dr. Crippen is a sympathetic figure, bullied and
dominated by his socially minded wife – until one day she disappears. When the police
start getting too close, he and his mistress take off on a sea journey that would change
the public’s perception of radio forever. Though not quite as gripping as his tale of the
White City, Larson’s book still manages to be engaging and informative.
VEDA approves nearly $30.5 million
in business financings
Colchester and
Essex companies
among recipients
approved over $3 million in $114,000 VEDA loan to its
direct commercial loans, to long-time borrower, Flex-Athese Colchester and Essex Seal, Inc., to fund its purchase
Junction companies as well as of a new CNC milling machine
others:
that will increase capacity,
Troy Minerals, Inc.,
reduce production costs, speed
delivery times and handle more
The Vermont Economic Colchester
VEDA
approved
financing
specialized work. The project
Development
Authority
(VEDA) has approved nearly of $960,000 to help Troy will also fund an expansion
$30.5 million in business Minerals, Inc. of Colchester in modular work areas for
supervisors
financings,
including purchase the real estate and manufacturing
reissuance of a $20.5 million business assets of the South and the purchase of other
tax-exempt revenue bond. Wallingford Quarry. In equipment. People’s United
Roughly $10 million of the addition, the company will Bank is also participating in
total approved financing is purchase new machinery funding the project.
Flex-A-Seal’s
products
comprised of loans for a variety and equipment as part of the
project, for which TD Bank is include dual and split cartridge
of economic development
also providing financing. seals,
welded
bellows,
projects
in
Vermont’s
The South Wallingford cryogenic seals and heavycommercial,
agricultural,
Quarry comprises 212 acres
duty slurry seals. These
small business and energy
and a crushing plant and is
products are sold worldwide
sectors. believed to contain enough
VEDA approved the stone to sustain operations to companies involved in
reissuance of up to $20.5 there for another 20 years at pulp and paper, chemical
million in tax-exempt revenue the current rate of extraction. and food processing, drug
bonds previously issued by The quarry purchase will manufacturing, wastewater,
the Authority for Wake Robin allow Troy Minerals to expand potable water, refineries,
Corporation, a Vermont 501(c) inventory and sales at a crushed marine and pipeline systems.
Flex-A-Seal started in
(3) nonprofit corporation that stone aggregate operation it
owns and operates a continuing also owns in Florence. Troy 1983 with three employees. care retirement community Minerals, Inc. was formed in Today, the company employs
with
approximately
320 1991 to develop and operate 88 people in Vermont and that
residents in Shelburne. VEDA various stone quarries. The number is expected to grow to
has assisted Wake Robin with company currently employs 105 within three years of the
tax-exempt bond financing nine people and will also project. several times to finance the maintain the South Wallingford
For more information
construction and expansion of Quarry’s eight employees. the facility. The new bond was Flex-A-Seal, Inc., Essex about VEDA, and a complete
list of loans visit www.veda.
purchased by M&T Bank. Junction
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addition,
VEDA
VEDA
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“Trashed” Screening. Jericho Energy Task
Force will start their free winter movie series with “Trashed: No Place for Waste”
narrated by Jeremy Irons. The movie follows Irons as he documents huge piles of
accumulating garbage on land and in the
water across the planet, but ends with a
look at potential solutions. Popcorn and
cider will be provided but this is a wastefree event so movie-goers are encouraged to bring their own cups and bowls.
The Chittenden Solid Waste District will
raffle off prizes including a backyard
compost bin. Deborah Rawson Memorial
Library, Jericho, 7 p.m. Free. Information:
872-8111 or [email protected].
Pink Zone Fundraising Game. Sponsored
by the Essex High School girls’ basketball
program, the Pink Zone Game is a fundraiser for the Breast Care Center at the
UVM Medical Center. Over the last six
years, the event has raised over $16,000
for patient care at the clinic. The night
tips off with Essex Middle School versus
Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School.
The EHS JV team will follow and then the
varsity team. Wear pink and the price
of admission will be donated to breast
cancer research. Essex High School, Essex
Junction, 4 p.m. $4 adults; $2 students/
senior citizens. Information: 878-7121.
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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Hometown experience, service and pride . . . everyday.
Friday
Mah Jongg. The Essex Junction Senior Center will be having its drop-in Mah Jongg
game. All members of the community
50 years and older are invited to come
down to the center to enjoy this lively
game with other enthusiasts. New players
are always welcome. Essex Junction Senior Center, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. Free.
Information: 876-5087 or [email protected].
“Grease” Sing-A-Long. The Flynn Theatre
presents this fun sing-a-long showing of
the musical classic “Grease;” hosted by
Sean Moran, a member of the original
movie cast and Burlington native. Singing
along to all the iconic songs couldn’t be
easier, or more fun. Dressing up is strongly encouraged with a costume contest
to win a pair of tickets to the Flynn. Full
audience participation is essential. Flynn
Theatre, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20 adults,
$15 children/students. Information: www.
flynntix.org.
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Saturday
All You Can Eat Pie. The Cambridge Area
Rotary Club will be hosting an all you
can eat pie and bottomless coffee social.
Cambridge Elementary School cafeteria,
Cambridge, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. Contact
Anita: 793-0856.
How to Organize: New Year’s Resolution
Idea. Gwen Farrington a residential organizer will share how to approach your
goal to get more organized in 2015.
Open to all. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12 p.m. Free. Information: 878-4918 or www.williston.lib.vt.us.
Family Fun Night: Gym Night. Join the Essex
Junction Recreation and Parks for an evening of fun and games. The event will include craft activities, board games, rockclimbing, basketball, volleyball and more.
Help in providing food to the local food
pantry and bring a non-perishable food
item. Essex High School Gym, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free
with donation of a non-
SPOKEN WORD
COMPETITION.
JAN
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The St. Michael’s Office of Multicultural
Student Affairs presents the 3nd Annual
Spoken Word Competition. The event
will feature St. Michael’s best poets,
regional poets and local emerging
poets. All invited to sign up to enter the
competition by emailing: dlawrence@
mail.smcvt.edu. McCarthy Arts Center, St.
Michaels College, 7 p.m. Free. Contact
Moise: 6542663.
VSAC FINANCIAL AID
PAPERWORK WORKSHOP.
JAN
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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation will offer a free workshop to help
families fill out financial aid forms. This
informal workshop will offer guidance
on filling out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid, and Vermont grant
forms. Students and parents can also ask
questions and learn about the college
financial aid process, including scholarships. Internet access will be available
and space is limited. Participants should
bring the following: Social Security number; most recent federal tax return; and
most recent W-2 or year-end pay stub. All documentation will be confidential
and used solely to fill out individual
forms. Colchester High School Library,
Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Information:
www.vsac.org/schedule.
perishable food item. Information: www.
ejrp.org/family-fun-night.html.
3D Printer Workshop. Learn how to design
and 3D-print objects. Sign up required.
Milton Public Library, Milton, 2-3:30 p.m.
Free. Register: 893-4644.
“Swing Away the Winter Blues” EHS Band
Fundraiser. The Essex High School
bands annual spaghetti dinner and
dance fund-raiser. The evening includes
a spaghetti dinner served by out student
musicians and live music provided by the
two jazz ensembles. All proceeds benefit
the band program. Reservations encouraged. Essex High School, Essex, 5:307:30 p.m. $10 Information and tickets:
878-1591.
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Sunday
The Vermont Youth Orchestra’s Young Artist Festival. The VYO presents its Young
Artist Festival, which will feature three
of this year’s senior soloists including Essex High School’s John Yao and a new
work by Music-COMP student composer
Gabriel Harter. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. $17
adults; $12 students. Information: www.
vyo.org/calendar/concerts.
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Monday
Shape and Share Life Stories. Prompts trigger real life experience stories, which
are crafted into engaging narrative
and shared with the group. Led by Recille Hamrell. Dorothy Alling Memorial
Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free
and open to all adults. Information: 8784918 or www.williston.lib.vt.us.
Make It! Duct Tape Crafts. Duct tape is not just
for repairs anymore. Let your creativity
soar at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library duct tape crafts event. Presented
by the Food for Thought teen group. Appropriate for children in kindergarten
and up. No registration necessary. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston,
3 p.m. Free. Information: 878-4918 or
www.williston.lib.vt.us.
Trivia Night. Trivia buffs gather for a meeting of the minds. Hotel Vermont lobby,
Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 6515012.
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Tuesday
Movies at Main Street Landing: “2001: A
Space Odyssey.” The Movies at Main
Street Landing series present the classic
1969 Stanley Kubrick science fiction film
“2001: A Space Odyssey,” starring Keir
Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and Daniel Richter. Main Street
Landing Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m.
Donations benefit local charities. Contact: 540-3018.
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Wednesday
Documentary Screening. The Vermont Commons School screen the second installment
of their documentary series, a film titled
“The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story Of
Aaron Swartz.” The film documents the
life and untimely death of young programmer, entrepreneur, and information
activist Aaron Swartz. A panel discussion
including the filmmaker will take place
after the screening. Vermont Commons
School, South Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Information: 865-8084.
Audubon Society Presentation: Lyme Disease, An Occupational Hazard for Birders. In 2013, Vermont had the highest incidence of Lyme Disease in the country. In
this program, Bruce MacPherson will emphasize the ecology of blacklegged ticks
that transmit the organism that causes
Lyme Disease and describe what you can
do to prevent transmission while enjoying outdoor activities. Free and open to
all. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Information: 878-4918
or www.williston.lib.vt.us.
German-English Conversation Group. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Meet others in the
community who do. Join the group and
practice foreign language conversation.
Fluency not required nor is attendance
at every meeting. Fletcher Free Library,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Barbara: 8657211.
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Thursday
College Planning: Visits and Interviews. The
Essex High School Counseling office will
hold a second college planning evening,
which will focus on college visits and interviews. Learn how to get the most from
a college visit, as well as the different
types of college interviews. Included will
be a panel of current seniors who will discuss their visit and interview experiences.
This is great information to have prior
to upcoming February and April school
breaks. Essex High School Auditorium, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Information:
879-7121.
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Support Group. If there is a drug problem in
your home, the Nar-Anon Family Group
may be able to help you solve it. Anonymous and confidential. Mondays. Turning
Point Center, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. Information: turningpointcentervt.org or 8613150.
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.
Premier Floor Hockey Winter Session. Premier Floor Hockey is accepting registrations for their winter floor hockey season.
This is a competitive floor hockey league
and participants should have previous
floor hockey or ice hockey experience.
The play is fast but done in a fun and
safe environment. Runs through April 29.
Sports and Fitness Edge, Essex. Information: www.premierfloorhockey.com or
861-2200.
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 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 864-0766 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 ex-
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ercises, 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 Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meetings
are held on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m.
at The Essex. Serving the communities of
Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill.
Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands.
Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.
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 6:308:30 p.m. $8. Contact: 865-7166.
Free Yoga for Survivors. H.O.P.E. Works is
offering a free and confidential traumainformed yoga program for survivors of
sexual violence. Meets on the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required to attend. Laughing River Yoga,
Burlington, 1:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: 864-0555, x19 or
[email protected].
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 3185570.
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.
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Intergenerational Dessert Book Discussion. For anyone grade 6 to adult who loves a
good “read–and–rant.” Enjoy something sweet and talk about a great book. This
month, we’ll read “Golden Boy,” by Tara Sullivan. 6:30 p.m.
Tabletop Game Night at the Colchester Meeting House. Are you interested in Euro-style
board games, like Settlers of Catan or Ticket to Ride? Or maybe you’re into pen and
paper role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, or collectible card games such
as Magic the Gathering? 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.
Tuesday, January 27
Adult Book Discussion. The discussion will be led by a Library staff member. This month,
we’ll be reading “The Thirteenth Tale,” by Diane Setterfield. 1 p.m.
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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.
Burnham Knitters. Knitters of all skill levels meet Wednesdays. Beginners welcome. Colchester Meeting House or Burnham Memorial Library. 6-8 p.m.
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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.
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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. No class, Oct. 28. 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].
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
870-0361.
English As A Second Language Classes. Improve your English conversation skills and
meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: intermediate/
advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd Floor: beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 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: 878-6715.
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: 6519692 or www.vermontcam.org.
For more calendar events, visit
www.colchestersun.com/calendar
Colchester
Religious Directory
Daybreak Community Church
67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446
802-338-9118 or [email protected]
www.daybreakvermont.org
Sunday Service at 10:30am
Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney
Holy Cross Church
416 Church Road, Colchester; 863-3002
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!
Islamic Society of Vermont
182 Hegeman Avenue. 655-6711
Islamic Society of Vermont. Join Imam Islam Hassan
([email protected]) for the five daily prayers. Timings at
ISVT homepage www.isvt.org The call for Friday Jumah
prayers is exactly at 1:00PM followed by Khutbah and
prayer. Additional Friday night lectures between Magrib
and Isha prayers. Weekend Islamic classes on Sundays
9:45AM-1:30PM for all children 4 years and older during the
school year. Interested non-members always welcome.
(802) 655-6711 or [email protected] or Facebook.
Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC
1672 West Lakeshore Dr.
658-9155. 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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time. Call 3388932, leave your
name and phone
number.
SERVICES
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start to 2015?
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HIRING
Warehouse
Shipper
Williston
Moving company
products with
2-wheel dolly.
$15./hour,
paid weekly.
5:00p.m. 1:00a.m
Tuesday/
Saturday off.
Excellent
benefits.
Call Dutton
1-888-786-0791
Molding Associates
Be Part of a World Class Manufacturing Team
AirBoss Defense of Milton Vermont manufactures high tech
personal protective equipment against CBRN threats for the
defense and security markets and we are looking for Molding
Associates to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams. Our Molding
Associate’s role is to ensure that appropriate raw materials are used
to manufacture quality parts by operating a rubber injection press.
Candidates must possess good communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to follow work instructions and standard
operating procedures. Attention to detail is key and applicants
must have good safety awareness.
AirBoss Defense provides all necessary job training, a positive
teamwork environment, and a full benefits package on completion
of probationary period of 90 days (medical, dental, vision, life
insurance and 401k).
Please email your cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]
Or in person at:
AirBoss Defense Inc.
93 Gonyeau Road
Milton, VT 05468
Full-time
Administrative
Assistant
This position will focus largely on assisting with
daily operations within the circulation department.
Will also be expected to perform multifaceted office
support across the accounting and advertising
departments.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter with the
ability to recognize where help is needed and jump
right in. A knowledge of Franklin County and an
interest in the community are helpful qualities.
Minimum requirement of 2 years office experience.
Includes greeting the public, accurate data entry,
filing, and accounts receivables.
Please submit your resume to Suzanne Lynn
at [email protected]
281 North Main Street • St. Albans, VT 05478
REAL ESTATE
LAKE
CHAMPLAIN
COTTAGE,
completely
renovated!
3 bedrooms,
3.1 acres, and
472’ lake front.
Extremely private
setting teeming
with wildlife.
Excellent hunting
and fishing.
Lapan Bay, Town
of St. Albans.
$179,900. Call
owner 802-6887171.
LOST
LOST EMERALD
RING
01/19/15 Lost
Emerald ring set
with 2 diamonds.
Thick gold band.
Distinctive
imperfection in
back of
ring. REWARD
if returned. No
questions asked.
Call 802-7779638 or email
kmalone802@
gmail.com
LOST
CAT: Missing
since New
Year’s Eve from
Bank Street
in St. Albans.
23 lb. male
orange tiger cat
named Stepper.
Beloved cat of
a young lady
with a disability.
Stepper has
a medical
condition
and needs
medication.
Reward
offered. Please
call 802-3099440
FOR SALE
TENNIS
RACQUET FOR
SALE. Wilson
Juice 100 UL. Like
new. $175. Call
899-3082.
LOVESEAT -TWO
Hiring Immediately for
2015 Season
Are you seeking employment? Do you like
people? Quality Inn Colchester is hiring
for our 2015 season! All positions require
excellent customer service skills. All
persons interested will be neat and clean
in appearance. All persons must be strong
team players. All persons must be able
to work a flexible schedule, mandatory
weekends and open availability is a plus!
We are seeking dependable and hard
working individuals for all departments.
Front Desk Sales Associates, Guest
Room Cleaning Attendants & Breakfast
Attendants We are willing to train the
right people and cross training is a plus. If
this sounds like something you would like
to do, stop by and fill out and application,
or email your resume to:
[email protected].
LOOKS FOR
THE PRICE OF
ONE. Beautiful
loveseat - blue
checks, or dress
it up with the
blue and white
slipcover. Great
for small spaces,
60 “ wide by 36”
deep. Absolutely
perfect
condition. $200 call 879-1178 in
Essex Jct.
BIKE TRAILER,
TWO seater.
Excellent
condition. $100.
or best offer.
802-878-8393
evenings.
BOOTS,
WOMEN’S,
BLACK, all
leather,
by Current
Attractions, with
tassel, size 11m.
Never worn. $40.
802-485-8266
BUYING
ANTIQUES
COLLECTIBLE:
BEYERS
CHOICE black
horse with pack.
Never on display.
$100. or best
offer. 802-4858266
COLLECTIBLE:
BEYERS
CHOICE Tavern
Life, 1998. Never
on display. $60.
802-485-8266
BINOCULARS,
Sears. $35. 802285-6393
BOX SPRINGS/
FRAMES, twin
box spring (2),
frames (2), in
good condition.
$19.00 for one
box spring and
frame. $34.99
for two box
springs and
frames. 802527-1514
Complete
households, most
anything old/of
good quality. 40+
years buying! Fair
prices paid! Call
Ed Lambert, 802868-4010 or 802782-1223
COMMODES (2),
YOUR choice.
$20. each. In
Enosburgh. 802326-2179
CROSS COUNTRY
SKIS, Hagan
touring skis,
Alpina shoes size
10, complete set.
$100. 802-4858266
CROSS COUNTRY
SKIS, Rossignol
170 touring skis,
Rossignol shoes
size 6, and poles.
Never used.
$100. 802-4858266
CROSS COUNTRY
SKIS, Skimaster
touring skis,
Alpina shoes size
12, complete set.
$100. 802-4858266
of ammo. Price
$550. Call Milton
802-893-4302.
DOUBLE JOGGER,
SCHWINN, with
shocks and rain
cover. Excellent
condition. $50.
or best offer.
802-878-8393
evenings.
GOLF CLUBS,
ASSORTED, with
bag and cart.
$20. 802-2856393
DO YOU
LIKE guinea
pigs? Babies, tri
colored and tan/
white only. $15.
each. 802-8682408
FIREWOOD,
SEASONED,
DRY, hard
firewood. $300./
cord. Delivery
available. Call
802-393-7728 or
802-393-0272.
FIREWOOD,
SEASONED,
IN Franklin
County. $200./
cord. Will deliver
half cords. 802673-5893
FITNESS
WALKER,
REEBOK, leather,
women’s, size
10, with spring
system. Never
worn. $30. or
best offer. 802485-8266
GLOCK MODEL
26 9mm, new in
box, never fired.
Includes 2 clips
and 100 rounds
Community Inclusion Facilitators
CCS is a growing, not for profit human service organization with
a strong emphasis on employee and consumer satisfaction.
We are currently offering a benefitted part time inclusion support
position as well as per diem shifts. This is an excellent job for
applicants entering human services as well as those looking to
continue their work in this field.
We would love to have you here during this exciting time of
growth! If you are interested in joining our supportive team
and making an impact on the lives of others, send your letter of
interest and resume to:
Karen Ciechanowicz, [email protected].
Champlain Community Services
512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1
Colchester, VT 05446
www.ccs-vt.org
E.O.E.
LICENSED PLUMBERS
Full-Time
Local Plumbing & Heating Company has
openings for Licensed Plumbers with
experience in commercial and residential
installation as well as plumbing &
heating service and repair. We are seeking
a motivated team player who wants a
rewarding career with a busy, established
and growing company. The ideal
candidate must have a valid driver’s
license, clean driving record, reliable
transportation, Plumbing license or 5
years experience.
Send resume to:
[email protected]
Or mail to:
Gage P&H
P.O. Box 41
St. Albans, VT 05478
No phone calls
please.
Blodgett Oven Company
Is hiring the following FULL TIME positions:
MIG Pipe Welders / TIG Welders
Spotwelder
2nd shift NC Punch and Press Brake Operators
Must be flexible, self starter and have related experience.
Blodgett offers a supportive environment, competitive pay,
health, dental and vision plans, 401k and life insurance.
Email or mail resume/cover letter to:
Lynn Wolski, Director of H.R.
[email protected]
Blodgett Ovens
44 Lakeside Avenue,
Burlington, VT 05401
Or stop by to fill out application
We are an equal opportunity employer.
GO PHONE
CARD: Received
a Go Phone card
for Christmas,
valued at $50.
Don’t have a Go
Phone, will sell
for $35. 802868-7613
HERITAGE DOLL,
2 feet tall. New
condition in box.
$30. 802-8685606
ICE AUGER:
4” KH Mora
ice auger, new
blades, tip-ups,
miscellaneous.
$65. takes all.
802-933-4257
ICE SKATES,
NEW, boys size 4,
Reebok 1K. $25.
802-868-5606
INFLATABLE
DOUBLE
BED, $15. 802285-6393
KINDLING AND
ROUND wood.
$5. per box or 5
boxes for $20.
802-868-7975
KIRBY 2001
LIMITED Edition
vacuum cleaner
with shampooer
kit. Self-propel
option. $200.
firm. Call 802796-3138 (home)
or 518-578-5143
(cell).
PUPPIES:
Specializing
in cute and
cuddly toy dogs
under 10lbs.
Home-raised,
shots, wormed,
vet-checked
and LITTERBOX
TRAINED. Dog/
cat teeth
cleaning,
no drugs or
anesthesia. 518297-2039
RIFLE, BLACK
POWDER, CVA,
50 calibre inline.
Like new. $100.
firm. 802-8687613, ask for
Mike.
SALAMANDER
HEATER,
250,000 BTU.
$125. 802-9334257
SAWMILLS
FROM
ONLY $4397.
MAKE AND
SAVE MONEY
with your own
bandmill. Cut
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lumber any
dimension. In
stock ready to
ship. FREE Info/
DVD: www.
Norwood
Sawmills.
com, 1-800-5781363 Ext. 300N
SOFAS, (2),
IN good
condition. $40.
each. Alburgh.
802-796-4027
802-782-0394
TRAPPER BASKET
WITH hunting
stuff in it. $55.
firm. 802-7820394
WINTER BOOTS,
WOMEN’S,
Sporto, size 10.
Never used. $30.
or best offer.
802-485-8266
TRAVEL TRAILER
HEATER, 35,000
BTU. $150. 802933-4257
WORD
PROCESSOR,
EXCELLENT
shape, with
paperwork. $50.
or best offer.
802-524-1139
WALKER, large
wheel. $20. 802285-6393
STEPLADDER,
Little Giant.
$125. 802-7825000
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN MAPLES
OF VERMONT
LOOKING TO BUY SAP
SUGARING RIG,
2X4, stainless
steel, and arch.
$1,800. or best
offer. 802-8684163
* For this season and beyond
* Paying premium prices on
pre-season agreements
* Trucking available
802-393-1529
TABLE, MAPLE,
6 ft. long, no
chairs. $55. firm.
Blodgett Oven Company
Is hiring the following FULL TIME positions:
Technical Service Technician
Staff Engineer (Mechanical)
Must be flexible, self starter and have related experience.
Blodgett offers a supportive environment, competitive pay,
health, dental and vision plans, 401k and life insurance.
Email or mail resume/cover letter to:
Lynn Wolski, Director of H.R.
[email protected]
Blodgett Ovens
44 Lakeside Avenue,
Burlington, VT 05401
Or stop by to fill out application
January 6 – January 13, 2015
Friday, January 16
0322 Assist Public on Porters Point Rd
0713 Suspicious Event on University Ln
0908 Accident on W Lakeshore Dr
0945 Assist Public on Main St
0947 Medical in Colchester
1101 Assist RFA Service on Belwood Ave
1145 Sexual Assault in Colchester
1230 Accident on College Pkwy
1324 Medical in Colchester
1457 Larceny from Building on Broadacres Dr
1627 Assist Agency on Blakely Rd
1752 Assist Public on New England Ave
1758 Assist Agency on Second St
1800 Assist Public on Blakely Rd
1955 Accident on Crossfield Dr
2103 Assist Public on Blakely Rd
2143 Intoxication on S Park Dr
2301 Welfare Check on Blakely Rd
2331 Intoxication on Place St. Michaels
Tuesday, January 13
0519 Suspicious Event on Mill Pond Rd
0727 Accident on Water Tower Cir
0748 Accident on Malletts Bay Club Rd
0952 Death Investigation on Lower Mountain View Dr
1503 Assist Public on Belair Dr
1637 Assist Public on Main St
1655 Assist Public on Church Rd
1852 Assist Agency on Horizon View Dr
2043 Accident on River Rd
Wednesday, January 14
0306 Accident on Malletts Bay Ave
0338 Counterfeiting on Roosevelt Hwy
0514 Suspicious Event on East Rd
0650 Accident on US Rt 2
0743 Assist Motorist on SB MM 97
0956 Accident on Porters Point Rd/Prim Rd
1056 Medical in Colchester
1239 Accident on Bellwood Ave
1353 Accident on Blakely Rd
1424 Accident on Nice Way
1452 Accident on Jasper Mine Rd
1542 Accident on College Pkwy
1731 Assist Court Paperwork on Bellwood Ave
1738 Assist Court Paperwork on College Pkwy
1741 Accident on College Pkwy
1901 DLS on Prim Rd
Monday, January 19
0021 Intoxication on Lyons Ln
0751 Assist Agency on Walden Rd
0827 Accident on Country Mdws
0909 Accident on Blakely Rd/Bayside
1025 Larceny from Building on Bean Rd
1138 Medical in Colchester
1236 Accident on Blakely Rd
1341 Drugs on College Pkwy
1526 Medical in Colchester
1540 Assist Public on Ethan Allen Ave
1550 Medical in Colchester
1629 Assist Motorist on Mill Pond Rd/Main St
1836 Suspicious Event on Wiley Rd
2027 Suspicious Event on Porters Point Rd/Foley Rd
2103 Fugitive from Justice on S Park Dr
2340 Suspicious Event on Highpoint Ctr
Tuesday, January 20
0207 Suspicious Event on College Pkwy
Total Incidents: 226
Sunday, January 18
0009 Intoxication on Alumni Ctr
0436 Suspicious Event on Jasper Mine Rd
0451 Suspicious Event on Mill Pond Rd
1016 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy
1047 Assist Agency on Williston Rd
We are an equal opportunity employer.
835 Blakely Rd,
Colchester, VT 05446
1153 Citizens Dispute on Gilman Cir
1300 Accident on W Lakeshore Dr
1318 Assist Court Paperwork on Blakely Rd
1319 Assist Court Paperwork on Blakely Rd
1506 Medical in Colchester
1918 Drugs on Lower Mountain View Dr
1936 Larceny from Motor Vehicle on Heineberg Dr
2106 Drugs on Lower Mountain View Dr
2128 Assist Public on Pierre Ct
2335 Accident on College Pkwy
Saturday, January 17
0031 Suspicious Event on Roosevelt Hwy
0045 Intoxication on Cashman Rd
0549 Assist Public on 2nd St
0707 Accident on E Lakeshore Dr
0907 Vandalism on S Oak Cir
0941 Citizen Dispute on S Park Dr
1237 Larceny on Barnes Ave
1614 Assist Public on Hazelwood Pl
1805 Accident on Prim Rd
2023 Larceny from a Person on Lower Mountain View Dr
2240 Drugs on Lower Mountain View Dr
Thursday, January 15
0202 Assist RFA Service on Blakely Rd
1219 Citizen Dispute on S Park Dr
1319 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy/Rathe Rd
1345 Medical in Colchester
1905 Assist Public on Church Rd
1943 Assist Court Paperwork on College Pkwy
2013 Accident on Prim Rd
2019 Assist Public on Bean Rd
Emergency 911
Non-emergency 264-5556
For more information about
these and other incidents,
contact the
Colchester Police Department
(802) 264-5556
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Current
Exhibits
September
Travelers in Postwar Europe: Photographs
by H. A. Durfee, Jr. H. A. Durfee, Jr. spent a long
career in obstetrics and gynecology at Mary
Fletcher Fletcher Allen Health Care. Between
1951 and 1953, while practicing medicine at
a U.S. Army Airbase in Germany he took over
600 black-and-white images, capturing the
striking architecture, landscapes, monuments,
ruins and the uncannily empty streets of
Europe’s cities in the aftermath of World
War II. The doctor-photographer developed
the negatives, but printed only a select
group of the images. A majority of the work
remained unseen for more than 60 years,
until 2014, when Durfee’s son began to print
the negatives bringing these extraordinary
images to light for the first time. Exhibit runs
through June 28. Fleming Museum, UVM
Campus, Burlington. Gallery Hours: Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Wednesday
10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12-4 p.m.;
Mondays, closed. Admission: $5 adults; $3
students and senior citizens; children under 6,
free. Information: www.uvm.edu/~fleming.
See
Lorraine Halpin Zaloom’s
work online:
colchestersun.com/cic
Vermont Youth
Orchestra Young
Artist Festival
C
olchester’s Vermont Youth Orchestra
Association (VYOA) will celebrate its first-ever
Young Artist Festival on Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. at the
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
This special concert features three senior soloists and a
world premiere from a Music-COMP student composer,
all members of the VYOA’s elite Vermont Youth
Orchestra performing works by Carl Nielsen, Camille
Saint-Säens, and Max Bruch.
Montpelier High School senior Jillian Reed (flute)
performing Nielsen’s “Flute Concerto” writes, “this
non-traditional two-movement concerto is a musical
INFO
WHAT:
Vermont Youth Orchestra
Young Artist Festival
WHERE:
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Burlington
WHEN:
Sunday, Jan. 25
3 p.m.
COST:
Adults/seniors: $17; students: $12
To purchase tickets, call 802-86-Flynn or
visit www.flynntix.org.
Sunday
Brunch
Special
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Vermont Youth Orchestra students Jillian Reed, of
Montpelier High School, John Yao, of Essex High School,
and Emma Baker, of Poultney High School, will perform
during the enagural Young Artist Festival on Jan. 25
at 3 p.m. at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in
Burlington.
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portrait of the flute itself, full of mood swings and
playful interactions with the rest of the orchestra.”
Essex High School senior John Yao (cello) will perform
Saint-Säens’ “Concerto No. 1 in A minor” for Cello and
Orchestra (first movement).
Poultney High School senior Emma Baker writes
that Max Bruch’s “Romanze for Viola and Orchestra,
Op. 85” “is filled with longing that suffuses both the
opening melody and its subsequent variations.”
As in past years, the VYO premieres an orchestral
work by a Music-COMP student composer. This
year’s premiere is by Montpelier High School junior
Gabe Harter and is titled
work “Symphonic Poem
in B minor”. Harter writes
that the inspiration came
“from my looking out over
the green mountains and
imagining a castle nestled
high upon the wooded
crags. The opening tones of
the piece, as I wrote them,
carried a sense of regality
and order.”
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The program also includes
Brahms’ well known
“Academic Festival
Overture, Op. 80” and
Edward Elgar’s lesserknown “Cockaigne (In
London Town) Concert
Overture, Op. 40”.
Expires Feb. 16, 2015
Celebrate
SUPER BOWL XLIX
with Clover House
The Abstract Work of James Vogler.
Charlotte resident artist James Vogler will be
presenting an exhibit of his work at Vermont
Community Access Media in Burlington. From
Vogler’s artist statement he “builds and edits
at a frantic pace until lines begin to define
edges and objects. The images, although
abstract, contain elements ranging from
doodles to quirky cartoon-like appendages.
In combination, these elements infuse his
work with a humorous ambiguity.” Vermont
Community Access Media, Burlington.
Exhibit runs through the end of February.
Hours: Sunday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artist Information:
www.jamesvogler.com.
Upcoming
Events
September
VSO Masterworks Series: Elgar. To celebrate
80 years of beautiful music in beautiful venues,
The VSO have commissioned seven Vermont
composers to write 80 second fanfares which
will open each of our full-orchestra programs.
On Jan. 24, the VSO will present a Masterworks
concert under the direction of conductor Jamie
Laredo. This concert will feature Elgar’s lyrical
Violin Concerto that will showcase the talented
young violinist, Elena Urioste. Flynn Center for
The Performing Arts, Burlington. Pre-concert
discussion, 7 p.m.; concert 8 p.m. General
admission $16-$61, students $9.
Bookbinding with Kristen Watson. On
Feb. 3, ArtsRiot presents this bookbinding
event taught by Kristen Watson as part of
their ongoing Practice Series with ONE Arts
Collective. While enjoying some beer or wine,
participants will create several small and
medium sized books that can be used for
journaling, scrapbooking, sketching, painting,
and more. Would-be bookmakers choose
the style, from fun and funky to classic and
understated. Bookmakers also receive access
to a digital handout with the techniques and
materials we covered, plus a list of resources for
further exploration and inspiration. ArtsRiot,
Burlington. 7-9 p.m. $20-$24. Information:
artsriot.com/events.
Fused Glass Reactions and Effects. On
Feb. 15, the Davis Studio will host this glassfusing workshop that focuses on reactions
and effects. In this workshop, participants
will see how a simple combination of French
vanilla sheet glass, silver foil and frit (crushed
glass) create gorgeous unexpected colors
and reactions. No previous glass experience
is required and participants will be guided
step-by-step through the entire process. All
materials included. At the end assembled
projects will be fired in a glass kiln and available
to pick up in about a week. Please do not wear
sandals or open-toed shoes to this workshop.
Davis Studio, Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $55.
Information: davisstudiovt.com.
For more listings visit
www.colchestersun.com/arts-and-entertainment
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 22, 2015
THE COLCHESTER SUN / JANUARY 22, 2015
THIS WEEK IN
ST. MICHAEL’S
COLLEGE ATHLETICS
ABOVE: The Michael J. Baker Classic was held at Essex High School. The two-day event started on Friday and ended Saturday
evening.
PHOTOS | GEORGE HENRY
Turner represents Lakers at Michael J. Baker Classic
Over 200 high school wrestlers from 31 schools and
hundreds more fans, coaches and parents packed into
the Essex High School gymnasium over the weekend.
Wrestlers were divided between four mats for the
annual Michael J. Baker Classic two-day tournament.
Coaches calling out directions to their athletes echoed
through the venue, and were only drowned out by the
booming announcements from the loudspeaker.
Although Colchester does not have a wrestling
team this season a lone Laker was out on the mats for
the event. Cody Turner wrestled as an independent for
the event.
Turner placed 28th as a team out of 31 with five
points. He went 2-1 in the qualifying rounds and lost
to Ian Austin in his fourth match-up. Austin finished in
second place behind Brett Gerry.
Colchester’s Cody Turner wrestles in the Michael J.
Baker Classic at Essex High School last weekend.
Men’s basketball (10-5, 6-4) splits pair, downs
No. 19 Southern Connecticut State for second
time
The regionally-ranked St. Michael’s College
men’s basketball team went 1-1 during Northeast-10
Conference play last week, falling at the University
of New Haven, 69-68, on Tuesday before downing
No. 19 Southern Connecticut State University, 9687, on Saturday. The Purple Knights, who were tied
for 10th in the latest D2SIDA East Region Media
Poll, notched their second win this season over the
four-loss Owls, who were ranked in the D2SIDA
National Media Poll and advanced to the 2014
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight.
During a rematch of a 2014 NE-10
Championship quarterfinal, St. Michael’s had a
half-court shot at the buzzer hit the rim and bounce
off to cap a one-point setback at New Haven, which
qualified for the last two NCAA Tournaments.
Senior Mike Holton Jr. totaled 24 of his 27 points
in the second half, shooting 4-of-9 from three-point
range while dishing off three assists. Classmate
Corey Crawford II notched 12 points and a careerhigh-tying seven assists, sophomore Matt Bonds
totaled six points and 11 rebounds, and senior James
Cambronne added seven points and six boards.
A late 16-4 run pushed St. Michael’s past
Southern Connecticut State, which also fell to the
Purple Knights on Dec. 11 while ranked seventh
nationally. Holton shot 9-of-13, including 5-of6 from beyond the arc, to net 27 points for St.
Michael’s, which had played its last eight games on
the road, the team’s longest single-season road trip
in at least 50 seasons. Crawford neared a doubledouble with 19 points on 7-of-8 free throw shooting
and nine rebounds, and Cambronne was 6-of-8 on
freebies en route to totaling 16 points. Bonds turned
in 15 points and 12 rebounds in 19 minutes off the
–See ST. MIKE’S page 12
Colchester collects
more wins
BY JOE CARDELLO
The Colchester Sun
On Jan. 19 the Colchester girls’ basketball team hosted
Milton for their first meeting of the season. The girls’ have
picked up four wins in a row with their latest 30-25 victory
over Milton. On Jan. 16, the Lakers were in Missisquoi for their
10th game of the season.
Colchester junior Saige Papariello scored a gamehigh 16 points to help the Lakers hold off a late
Missisquoi rally and win their third straight game,
38-32.
The Thunderbirds trailed 31-25 with under a minute
to play in the game before Autumn Beyor and Meghan
Leadbeater each knocked down three-pointers, but the
Lakers still led 33-31 with 32 seconds left.
With MVU forced to foul to get the ball back,
Colchester hit seven of eight free throws in the final 32
seconds to hold off MVU for its third win on the season.
“We never gave up and we played fairly smart,
but there were just a few physical mistakes down the
stretch,” MVU coach Jim Daly said. “But it was nice
that we did make that comeback so we know what it
Colchester freshman Bailey Luter passes the ball during a game against
feels like to never really be out of it.”
Milton on Monday evening at Colchester High School.
It was a back-and-forth style of basketball throughout
OLIVER PARINI PHOTOGRAPHY
the game. Colchester started to pull away early in the
second quarter after Ashley Wells made two free throws
to make it 11-6. Missisquoi’s Olivia Reynolds drained a
3-pointer to cut the deficit to two at 13-11, but Lauren
Bergen scored on a layup for two of her six points to
“But we’re struggling to score points on offense.”
give the Lakers a 15-11 lead at the half.
In the second half Milton was able to break away for a few
Colchester extended its lead to as much as 10 in the third minutes and wrangle a five-point lead. However, the Lakers
quarter, but MVU’s Taylor Devaney scored six of her team- nailed key foul shots and forced turnovers to regain the lead
high nine points in the third to keep the Thunderbirds in the and take the win. During the game against Milton Papariello
game, trailing 24-17 heading into the fourth quarter.
knocked down nine points and Kacey Labonte had eight.
The Lakers again extended their lead to double digits as
Although the Lakers don’t have the best accuracy in the
Papariello scored in the low post and Alex Richard followed league Ellis says they are still developing offensively.
with a 3-pointer, and the deficit was too much for the
“We’re able to execute offensively, which is this hard part,”
Thunderbirds to overcome.
Ellis said. “So hopefully the shots will start to fall.”
The Lakers improved to 3-7 while the T-Birds fell to 3-8.
Ellis said that through practices and repetition she hopes to
On Monday night the game was tight for the Lakers. At the raise the team’s shooting percentage.
half both teams had only been able to put away 11 points each.
On defense her team sometimes struggles to match up due
Colchester hasn’t been known for their shooting this season. to height differentials, but they have been in a defensive rhythm
They consistently shoot less than 30 percent from the field said and continually force turnovers.
head coach Lindsay Ellis.
“Our defense is one of our stronger assets,” Ellis said.
“Defensively we’re playing really well,” Ellis countered.
On Wednesday the Lakers hosted South Burlington and
will
play at Mount Mansfield on Saturday.
Colchester junior Kelsey Desjardin cuts toward the net during
schedule
Lakers’
a game against Milton on Monday evening at Colchester High
School.
BOYS’ HOCKEY:
1/24 Colchester
@ NCU
1/28 Colchester
@ South Burlington
Kyle Lumsden contributed to this article
6 p.m.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL:
1/124 Colchester
@ MMU
12:30 p.m.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL:
1/23 Colchester
@ Rice
7 p.m.
7:25 p.m.
1/27 Colchester
@ Mount Abraham
1/27 Colchester
@ CVU
7 p.m.
NORDIC SKIING:
1/22 Colchester
@ Morse Farm
6:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ HOCKEY:
1/24 Colchester
vs. North Country
2:05 p.m.
ALPINE SKIING:
1/23 Colchester
@ Jay Peak
1/28 Colchester
vs. Rice
4:30 p.m.
1/26 Colchester
@ Cochran’s
3 p.m.
12
The Colchester Sun | Thursday, January 22, 2015
SPORTS
ST. MIKE’S
UPCOMING
SCHEDULE:
from page 1
bench, senior Mike Thompson
hauled in 11 rebounds, and
classmate Dom Ditlefsen
dished off four assists. The
Purple Knights outrebounded
the Owls, 44-34, while limiting
the sixth-best scoring offense
in Division II (93.3) below its
season average. St. Michael’s
shot 21-of-29 on free throws to
Southern Connecticut State’s
8-of-12 showing.
Holton moved into 11th
in program history in scoring
(1,568) last week, passing
Ted Mauro ‘78 (1,548) while
coming within one of John
Balczuk ‘76 (1,569) for 10th
place. Cambronne is 30th
in scoring (1,096), while
Crawford improved to 31st
(1,084).
Women’s basketball (8-7,
3-7) forges 1-1 mark, slips
past Southern Connecticut
State, 74-73
The St. Michael’s College
women’s basketball team
went 1-1 in Northeast-10
Conference play last week,
dropping a 77-52 decision
on Tuesday at the University
of New Haven, which was
receiving national votes,
before slipping past Southern
Connecticut State University,
74-73, on Saturday. The
Owls entered that match-up
tied for second in the NE-10
Southwest Division standings.
The Purple Knights trailed
34-32 early in the first half
against the Chargers, who
were receiving votes toward
the USA TODAY national
poll and qualified for the 2014
NCAA Tournament. Junior
Makenzie Burud was 4-for-4
on free throws and sank a trio
of three-pointers as part of her
19-point day, adding seven
rebounds, while sophomore
Indira Evora provided 10
points and three steals. Senior
Kelly Frappier had seven
points, while classmate Maggie
Sabine grabbed seven boards
and collected two steals. Firstyear Lyric Blanch contributed
six points and three steals.
Evora hit a tie-breaking
free throw with 13.0 seconds
remaining versus the Owls,
who missed two potential
Friday, Jan. 23
Skiing @ Vermont
Carnival, 9 a.m.
Women’s Ice Hockey @
Norwich, 6 p.m.^
Men’s Ice Hockey @
Southern Maine, 7 p.m.^
Saturday, Jan. 24
Skiing @ Vermont
Carnival, 9 a.m.
Swimming & Diving vs.
SUNY Potsdam, 1 p.m.
Women’s Basketball @
Pace, 1:30 p.m.*
Men’s Basketball @
Pace, 3:30 p.m.*
Men’s Ice Hockey @
University of New
England, 4 p.m.^
Women’s Ice Hockey vs.
Franklin Pierce, 4 p.m.^
* Northeast-10
Conference Event
% ECAC East Event
game-winning shots in the
waning seconds. Burud put
forth 18 points on 8-of-13
shooting, 11 rebounds and four
assists for St. Michael’s, which
has already doubled its 201314 win total. Sabine tallied
16 points and four rebounds,
including four offensive, while
going 6-of-7 on free throws.
First-year Tomi Akinpetide
neared a double-double with
personal bests of 13 points,
nine rebounds and four steals,
as she shot 4-of-6 from the
floor and 5-of-6 on freebies.
Frappier turned in 10 points
in 17 minutes, junior Megan
Gaudreau canned the 100th
and 101st three-pointers of her
career to tie Sue Cahill ‘90 for
ninth in program history and
finish with eight points, and
Evora shot 4-of-6 at the charity
stripe en route to seven points
and five steals.
Men’s ice hockey (5-8-2, 4-51 ECAC East, 1-0-2 NE-10)
slips in overtime against No.
7 UMass Boston
The St. Michael’s College
men’s ice hockey team lost
its only game last week, a 9-0
decision to No. 2 Norwich
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University, during an Eastern
College Athletic Conference
(ECAC) East contest on
Friday. The Cadets were
ranked second in both Division
III national polls and qualified
for the past five NCAA
Division III Tournaments.
Senior Dave Donzanti had 26
stops during two stints in net,
moving into ninth in program
history in career saves (1,158)
to pass Erik Smith ‘07 (1,146).
Junior Michael Comitini had
three stops in 4:12 of relief
action.
Women’s ice hockey (2-12,
1-7) drops two one-goal
decisions against secondplace squads
The St. Michael’s College
women’s ice hockey team lost
twice by one goal to secondplace Eastern College Athletic
Conference (ECAC) East
squads last week, falling by a
3-2 count to Franklin Pierce
University on Friday before
slipping against the University
of Massachusetts at Boston,
2-1, on Saturday.
First-year Jillian Witwicki
had both Purple Knight
strikes at Franklin Pierce, and
sophomore Carolyn Avery
assisted each. Classmate
Tina Frasca stopped 24 shots.
Senior Fernanda Saavedra
won 11 face-offs, and junior
Kaly Spilhaus successful on
four of her eight draws. St.
Michael’s scored twice on a
team that entered the game
second in all of Division II/III
in scoring defense (1.21), and
did not allow Franklin Pierce
to reach its season average of
3.57 goals scored, which was
ninth in the nation. Both of
the teams’ meetings this year
have been decided by one goal,
accounting for half of Franklin
Pierce’s four contests that were
decided by one goal or less.
Avery tallied against
UMass Boston, while Frasca
stopped 25 shots. Witwicki and
sophomore Lauren Sullivan
both picked up assists. St.
Michael’s limited UMass
Boston, which was among
the top 10 in Division II/III
in scoring average (3.4) after
netting 12 on Friday evening,
to 27 shots, including just 13
after the opening stanza.
ABOVE: Laker forward Zach Sheets battles for the puck in front of the Rice net. Colchester
won the game 3-1 on Jan. 17 at Leddy Park.
Lakers top Rice again
Colchester defeated Rice 3-1 on Jan. 17 at Leddy Park for t their second win over the Green
Knights this season.
The Lakers have eight games left in the season and played CVU on Wednesday. They
travel to the Jay Peak Ice Haus on Saturday to face North Country Union. The last time
these two teams met the Lakers pulled off a 4-3 win at Leddy Park.
Next week on Jan. 28 the Lakers will be at C. Douglas Cairns Recreation Arena to play
South Burlington for the second time this season. Colchester out lasted the Rebels in early
January during a 5-2 victory.
Following their game against South Burlington the Lakers will have a week to prepare
before their next game on Feb. 4.
BELOW: Laker junior Robbie Peeters covering a RICE player during the Jan. 17 game at
Leddy Park. PHOTOS | ERINN STEBBINS
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