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Costco moves forward with gas pump proposal
By KELLY MARCH
The Colchester Sun
Costco’s proposal to install gas pumps at its
Colchester location was slated to receive written
approval by the town’s Development Review
Board on July 25, after receiving a draft motion
of approval in June. The wholesale company
has begun the state permitting process for the
project with an anticipated August hearing,
according to Colchester’s zoning and planning
director Sarah Hadd.
The proposed project would bring the
Mountain View Drive store into line with
newer Costco outlets by enabling the store to
install six gas pumps, each with two fuel lines,
in the main parking lot northwest of the store.
The project would also include construction
of a small controller building and three
underground fuel tanks that would store 30,000
gallons of gas.
This is the second time the company has
sought approval for this project. In the original
application filed in 2007, the company sought
to enlarge the 125,000-square-foot outlet
by about 15,000 square-feet in addition to
installing gas pumps. The town approved a
permit for the expansion in 2009, but Costco
decided to withdraw its effort to add gas pumps
amid opposition from competing businesses
who sited traffic and environmental concerns,
as well as concern for the welfare of local
businesses.
In a letter to Senator Bernie Sander dated
July 16, Joe Portera, Costco’s Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer in the
Eastern and Canadian divisions, attributed
these appeals to fear of competition.
“We can discern no legitimate reason for
these appeals, and believe that they are really
an attempt to use the land use process to stifle
competition for gas sales,” Portera wrote. “We
intend to vigorously pursue our rights in court,
and we are confident that we eventually will
prevail.”
Portera’s letter to Sanders came as a
response to the results of a study conducted
by a leading fuel price research firm that he
publicized on July 13, which revealed that local
gasoline profit margins in June were double the
national average.
“I am concerned that for a long time now
gas prices in Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle
and Lamoille counties have been substantially
higher than in the rest of the state of Vermont
and in the nation,” Sanders said. “I believe that
has a lot to do with the non-competitive market
in which a few companies are able to dictate
prices.”
Portera’s letter revealed that Costco’s
analysis of gasoline prices in the Colchester
–See COSTCO on page 3
White on board
School board
chooses new
member from
talented pool of
applicants
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
Bayside Concert Series kicks off
Spectators look on as the Colchester Community Band plays at Bayside Park in Colchester during the Summer Concert Series
kick-off on Saturday. The series will run on Thursdays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 9. See more photos on page 16.
Photo by Monica Donovan
‘It’s horrible’
Planners consider ways to improve
bike commuting along Route 15
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
So much of creating biking
and
pedestrian
facilities
through Chittenden County’s
ROUTE 15
roadways is a retrofit, and
BIKE/PEDESTRIAN
none more so than on Route 15
OPTIONS MEETING
through Essex and Colchester.
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Squeezing
a
biking/
Where: Pomerleau Alumni
walking path along a
Center at St. Michael’s
roadway already lined full
with businesses, homes,
St. Michael’s College and
sections of the Winooski
River is something that’s been
the subject of two studies since 1997 and is about to get another
look — this time as part of the “Circ Alternatives” process.
Last year, Gov. Shumlin redirected state resources away
from the long-planned Circumferential Highway and toward
smaller, more local projects as a way to improve Chittenden
County’s traffic congestion. A group of citizens, county
planners and selectboard members from Essex, Colchester and
Williston were appointed as the “Circ Task Force” to choose
projects to pursue in lieu of the Circ.
Creating a safe corridor for bike commuters and pedestrians
along Route 15 was seen as a key piece in achieving the
congestion-reducing goals of the original Circ. Planner Jim
Donovan, who worked on Route 15 bike corridor studies in
1997 and 2003, has been contracted by the Chittenden County
Regional Planning Commission to renew the planning effort.
He has identified four options for a Route 15 bike corridor —
a mish-mash of solutions that include putting bike lanes on
the road, building a new path on the north or south side of
the road, building a new path with sections going behind the
businesses and homes that line the road, and/or installing curbseparated bike lanes on the road similar to those employed in
many European cities.
–See BIKE on page 3
From a pool of six qualified
applicants, the Colchester
School Board last week chose
14-year Colchester resident,
former Army soldier and
current Seventh Generation
information
technology
director Lincoln White to fill
a vacant board seat.
The seat came open when
Steve Cormier resigned in June
to pursue a job opportunity in
Brattleboro. White will fill the
role until Town Meeting Day
next March, when he plans to
run to retain his seat through
election.
New school board member
Lincoln White interviews last
Tuesday in the Colchester
High School library.
Photo by Jason Starr
White, 40, a native of Ohio
who also teaches accounting
as an adjunct professor at
Champlain College, won the
board’s approval after an open
and simultaneous interview of
the six candidates during last
Tuesday’s board meeting.
White
praised
the
–See WHITE on page 2
East Road intersection to be closed
three months for improvements
To save time and money,
the Town of Colchester
decided last week to close the
intersection of Depot Road and
East Road during a three-month
window starting the first week
of August to lower the rise there
and improve sight distances.
The intersection has been
the site of roughly three dozen
car accidents over the past 15
years, according to Colchester
Director of Public Works Bryan
Osborne. Lowering the rise by
4 feet has been a goal of the
department for several years.
After opening bids and
choosing Ormond Bushey and
Sons of Essex Junction to do
the work last Tuesday, Osborne
decided against keeping the
intersection open during the
reconstruction. Closing it will
allow crews to wrap up the
project by the end of October
and reduce the overall cost
of the project by $120,000,
Osborne said.
It also reduces risk to
motorists and workers. The
exact date of the closure had
not been determined as of press
time.
The closure will necessitate
three months of detours,
including use of a private
connection from Depot Road
to Route 2A through Nokian
Tyre, which Osborne explained
in a press release: “For those
property owners in Colchester
east of the intersection, access
to Route 2A shall be through
Nokian Tyre, which can be
accessed from the eastern
end of Depot Road. For those
property owners north of the
intersection, Austin House and
Middle Road will be used to
access Route 2A. Guidance
signs will be erected prior
to construction. Additional
attention shall be provided to
Austin House and Middle Road
during construction to manage
dust control, grading and speed
as required. Regional traffic
from northern communities
are being directed to, and
encouraged to use Route 7.”
The cost of the project will
total $448,000, with $188,000
coming from Colchester and
$260,000 coming from nonlocal funding such as state
grants, Osborne reported.
The project coincides
with Essex’s closure and
reinforcement of the Gentes
Road bridge, which began
earlier this month. The bridge
will remain closed through midOctober. Osborne and Essex
Public Works administrators
have been coordinating detours
for the past six months in
anticipation of the two projects,
as both locations affect access
to Route 2A.
— Jason Starr
Former Claussen’s building burned in training
Colchester’s firefighters got all they could out of the former
Claussen’s flower and greenhouse building near the corner of
Blakely and Severance roads until they burned it down in a final
training exercise Sunday.
Since Claussen’s consolidated operations into its Main
Street location and closed the Severance Road spot in 2009,
local firefighters have been invited to use the building as a
firefighting training grounds. Because the building lay within
Colchester’s growth center at Severance Corners that is slated
for residential and commercial development, the question was
always when rather than if the structure would come down.
Sunday’s complete burn was a rare opportunity to set and
observe a complete structure fire. Thirty firefighters from
Winooski and Colchester participated.
“You get an opportunity to see how a fire really reacts as it
builds up,” said Colchester Center Fire Chief Mike Chmielewski.
“And you get to experience the heat you wouldn’t normally get,
so when you go into a real fire, you are accustomed to that.”
The time was right to take the building down because
Firefighters prepare to burn the old Claussen’s location on
Severance Road in a training exercise Sunday.
–See CLAUSSEN’S on page 2
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 26, 2012
Q&A
with
Jennifer Gennari
author of “My Mixed-Up Berry Blue Summer”
www.jengennari.com
Jen Gennari was sure of
two things growing up: she
loved to write and she loved
pie. Today the same is true.
After many drafts, revisions
and rejections, Gennari’s
book “My Mixed-Up Berry
Blue Summer” was published
by
Houghton
Mifflin
Books for Children in May.
Gennari was born in
Charlottesville, Va., and
spent most of her childhood
in Newton, Mass. — a town
just outside of Boston. She
and her family moved to
Colchester when she was 15.
“My parents have lived
in Colchester since 1979,”
Gennari explained, “and
even though I left for college
in 1982, I consider Vermont
my home state.”
Gennari graduated from
Vassar College in 1986
with a degree in English.
She continued on to the
University of Virginia to earn
her M.A. in Communications
in 1990 and then earned an
M.F.A. in 2006 from the
Vermont College of Fine
Arts.
Genarri and her three
daughters
moved
to
California in 1999, where
she still resides, and works
in the marketing department
of Nelson/Nygaard — a
transportation
planning
firm with offices in San
Francisco, Boston, Seattle
and Vermont.
Genarri recently shared
the experience of writing
her book and career as an
author.
Q: When did you start
writing books?
A: I’ve wanted to be
a writer since I was very
young! I was the kid who
checked out 10 books at a
time from the library and
always kept a journal. In
fact, I tied for first place
in a Burlington Free Press
Christmas short story contest
when I was 15. I thought that
was it — I’d be an author
without even trying.
By the time I had my
daughters (now ages 20, 18,
and 16), I had written many
picture books. I revised and
Jennifer Gennari
edited
and
sent them out.
Yet when we moved to
California in 1999, I had
only a file folder full of
rejections. Then, I joined
CLAUSSEN’S
from page 1
critique groups, attended
conferences, and continued
to read and write — poetry,
short stories and the first
draft of “My Mixed-Up
Berry Blue Summer.”
Attending Vermont
College of Fine Arts
was a turning point for
me. I really understood
the craft of writing
from dialogue to plotting
to characters. It still took
four more years before it
was accepted at Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt.
Q: What inspired “My
WHITE
of growing issues with
vandalism
and
mold,
Chmielewski said. Local
firefighters don’t currently
have another abandoned
building available to provide
the same type of training.
“We had a lot of awesome
training on it,” Chmielewski
said. “It was really great.”
— Jason Starr
The front entrance of the old Claussen’s location on Severance Road is consumed by flames in a
firefighter training exercise Sunday. Photo by John Meyers
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education his three children
have received in Colchester’s
schools and stressed the
importance family plays
in education. He said his
children – a 2010 graduate
of Colchester High School, a
CHS freshman and a seventhgrader at Colchester Middle
School – are independent
enough now that he feels able
to commit the time it takes to
serve on the board.
“Our family has just
reaped incredible benefits
from the Colchester schools,”
he said. “I’d be honored to be
a part of the leadership team.
He added: “You make it
a priority and you block out
the time. I will probably have
a little less time for playing
tennis and going for bike
rides to focus on this hard and
important work.”
At the meeting, board
members explained that their
most
pressing
challenge
is planning and garnering
community
support
for
upgrades to the Colchester
High School building. White,
who starts on the board at the
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Summer?”
A: In 2002, when my
daughters were in elementary
school, I served on a
curriculum committee that
approved “That’s a Family,”
a wonderful video designed
to reduce bullying. The
video shows many different
kinds of families, including
those with two moms and
two dads.
Unfortunately, a small
faction spoke out against
the video. At a community
workshop, a young teenager
with two dads volunteered
to be the human face of her
type of family, and then she
was bullied by a grown-up.
That moment became the
emotional core of the novel,
and I began the task of
crafting a story. That’s when
I created June, a girl who is
adjusting to her new family.
I set the story in Vermont
because I know it well and
because it was the first state
to approve civil unions.
For
many
readers,
the gender of June’s new
stepparent doesn’t matter
— what rings true is that
awkward getting-to-knowa-new-adult feeling that is
sometimes good, sometimes
bad.
Q: What do you hope
readers learn from the
story?
A: June’s story doesn’t
have a lesson. “My MixedUp Berry Blue Summer”
captures, I hope, a moment
in Vermont’s history and
what the landmark passage
of the civil union bill meant
to one imaginary 12-yearold and her family.
Q: Do you have any
other books in the works?
A: I do, and the only thing
I’ll say is that it is definitely
for young people. I think
kids can see the terrible
truths about the world and
they want to change what’s
wrong—and I think reading
and writing stories about
young people who do what’s
right is very powerful.
Q: You read your new
novel in Shelburne and in
Montpelier in mid-July.
How often do you visit
Vermont?
A: I return every summer
— sometimes for one week,
sometimes two. I never miss
a chance to jump into Lake
Champlain!
Q: What is your favorite
pie to make/eat?
A: Somehow, pie tastes
better when you pick your
own fruit. Just last week we
found wild blueberries at the
top of Camel’s Hump — a
sweet reward after a long
hike but not enough for pie.
Like June, I like surprising
fruit combinations — applecherry-plum, for example,
and of course strawberryblueberry-blackberry. I hope
June inspires a batch of new
pie-makers!
Aug. 7 meeting, said that’s
where his focus will start.
“We have to plan that out
well and communicate that
well to the community,” he
said. “I think I can be of value
in that process.”
White has no public board
experience but has served as
a member of the Our Lady
of Grace Church board and is
president of his homeowners’
association. He moved to
Vermont when his service in
the Army ended, originally
taking a job with Green
Mountain Power, then moving
on to MyWebGrocer and
Vermont Gas in information
technology director positions.
School board members
said they were happy to have
a talented pool of applicants
from which to choose. In
addition to White, applicants
included Patricia Hulbert,
Mary Goodridge Miller, Craig
Kieny, Jeffrey Callane and
Christian Mock.
“I knew this was going to
be tough,” board member Dick
Pecor said while interviewing
the candidates. “I didn’t know
it would be this tough. I wish
we could expand the board
tonight and take each one of
you because that’s the kind of
talent I think we have in front
of us.”
The interviews touched
on technology integration
– the use of computers in
the classroom – as well as
the No Child Left Behind
federal education law that set
up penalties for schools that
do not make yearly progress
on standardized tests. On the
former, White cautioned that
computers can become “a
crutch” for students and said
that learning best happens in
a classroom environment of
to face-to-face interaction.
On the latter, he said he was
initially a supporter of No
Child Left Behind, but has
come to the opinion that the
law’s reliance on standardized
tests
stifles
innovative
teaching approaches.
The
interview
with
the board also touched on
building community support
for annual school budgets
— a topic that remains at the
forefront of the board’s work.
“I have experience as
a taxpayer,” White said. “I
know spending has to be
sustainable and make sense
to the community.”
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 26, 2012
Suspect in murder of Essex couple in custody, but questions remain
By KELLY MARCH
The Colchester Sun
William and Lorraine Currier were
abducted from their Essex home and murdered
in June 2011, state and federal authorities
announced on Friday at a press conference in
the Federal Building in downtown Burlington.
“The evidence now establishes that, on the
night of June 8 to June 9, Bill and Lorraine
were abducted from their home and murdered
by the person who abducted them,” Chittenden
County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan revealed.
“The person believed to have committed
the murders is in custody in another state and
will remain in custody,” added Tristram Coffin,
Vermont’s U.S. Attorney. “No charges have
yet been brought against this person for the
Curriers’ murders, but charges are anticipated.”
The Curriers were last seen on June 8,
2011. Lorraine Currier, then 55, worked at
Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington and
her husband, Bill Currier, then 50, worked
under contract for the University of Vermont.
According to police reports, family
members of the Currier’s asked the Essex
Police Department to check on them on June 9,
as neither had appeared for work and their home
phone was not being answered or accepting
messages. The Essex Police Department went
to their residence, located at 8 Colbert Street,
and found that all of the doors were locked.
During that time, a responding officer
noticed that there was no car in the garage and
that the glass portion of the door leading from
“The evidence now establishes that,
on the night of June 8 to June 9, Bill
and Lorraine were abducted from their
home and murdered by the person who
abducted them.”
Chittenden County State's Attorney
T.J. Donovan
BIKE
from page 1
Donovan and the CCRPC
will present the options
for public consideration at
a public meeting Monday
at the Pomerleau Alumni
Center near the intersection
of Route 15 and Lime Kiln
Road. Citizen comments will
be encouraged. The meeting
begins at 7 p.m.
“The Circ Task Force
was looking at alternatives
to get people to use other
modes besides cars to relieve
congestions,” said CCPRC
Senior
Transportation
Planner Christine Forde.
“Route 15 is an important
commuter corridor that is
very unfriendly to bikes at
this time.”
Donovan knows this
first-hand. A resident of
Charlotte, he commuted
by bike for six years
along Route 15 during
the warmer months when
he was employed by the
engineering firm Lamoureux
& Dickinson, located off
Susie Wilson Road in Essex.
“It’s horrible,” he said.
“It’s OK for walkers,
although the sidewalks are
variable. But for bicyclists,
it’s horrible … I would
ride on the road, or the
sidewalk when I didn’t feel
comfortable on the road.
The sidewalk was unsafe,
but the road was worse.”
That was in the 2000s.
Not much has changed.
The new study will
focus on the section of
Route 15 from the West
COSTCO
from page 1
area for the past two years
found that Costco could have
offered regular gasoline at
an average of $0.19/gallon
cheaper than the local average,
and suggested that this could
have driven down competing
prices.
“When Costco opens a
gas station, average gasoline
prices in the area generally
fall, and prices at stations
charging the highest prices
tend to fall the most,” he
contended.
the garage to kitchen had been shattered. After
calling additional officers to the residence, a
lieutenant entered the garage through a window
and proceeded into the Currier’s home.
While there were no signs of struggle
within the residence, the police found evidence
that suggested foul play: a phone line running
into the south side of the Currier home had be
severed; a .38 caliber gun was missing from the
home; Lorraine’s cardiac medications, glasses
and contact lenses and William’s diabetes
medications were still in the residence; and
their bird cages had been covered, which they
did at night.
Their car was found two days later in the
parking lot of an apartment building less than a
mile from their home.
About a month later, a tip from a federal
investigation in another state led authorities
to search a location on Route 15 in Essex
Junction. Information obtained during that time
led to an additional search of a targeted portion
of the Casella Coventry Landfill in Coventry,
Vermont.
Over the last 11 weeks, the landfill was
searched in an effort Daniel Rachek, head of
the local FBI department, described as the
largest search in Vermont history. According
to Rachek, the investigation, which cost over
seven figures, was lead by specialized teams
of the FBI and supported by the Essex and
Vermont State Police Departments. Over 175
FBI officers provided assistance in excavating
and searching through 10,000 tons of trash
from the landfill.
The evidence uncovered during this search
revealed that the Curriers were murdered
shortly after being abducted, presumably by
the unnamed suspect in custody who has no
known connection to the couple.
“Their murders were a random act of
violence that occurred in our community,”
said Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J.
Donovan. “There is nothing the Curriers did
in their personal lives that contributed to their
deaths.”
While the search has now been concluded
and the murders corroborated, the physical
remains of the Curriers were not recovered.
The authorities would not reveal what
evidence recovered at the site led to the
“Route 15 is an
important commuter
corridor that is very
unfriendly to bikes at this
time.”
Christine Forde
CCPRC senior
transportation planner
Street Extension in Essex to
Interstate 89 at Exit 15 near
the
Colchester/Winooski
town line.
“I see it as a really
important route because
it’s a big connection into
Winooski and downtown
Burlington from Essex,”
Donovan said, also noting
the connection Route 15
provides from the east end
of Colchester and the St.
Mike’s and UVM student
housing at Fort Ethan Allen.
“Bike commuting is on the
rise, so it is getting more
important.”
The CCRPC’s regional
bike/pedestrian
plan
updated about five years
ago identifies Route 15 as a
high-priority corridor.
The Circ Alternatives
process has already yielded
state transportation funding
that would otherwise have
gone to the Circ for projects
set for construction next
summer. They include the
Sunset
Drive-In Theatre
Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan reads from a prepared statement during a press
conference at the Federal Building in downtown Burlington last Friday, where it was announced
that William and Lorraine Currier were abducted from their Essex home and murdered in a random
act of violence in June 2011.
Photo by Kelly March
confirmation of the murder. Authorities also
refused to divulge the name of the suspect,
why and where the suspect is being held in
custody, and how the suspect was linked to
the Currier case. Without divulging specifics,
Donovan, Coffin and Essex Police Chief Brad
Larose confirmed that this information was
being withheld to avoid compromising the
investigation and vowed that the public will
understand why when additional information
is released.
“Please be patient with us,” LaRose said.
“We are doing the right thing and trying to
bring about justice. Rest assured that when
the appropriate time comes, we will share this
information.”
After the conference, WCAX released
a story attributed to unnamed sources that
identified the suspect as Israel Keyes, a
34-year-old man currently being held in Alaska
Crescent Connector bypass
road around Five Corners in
Essex Junction, a complete
rebuild of the Interstate
89 Exit 16 interchange
in Colchester and work
on the Route 289/Route
2A intersection near the
Colchester/Essex town line.
The Route 15 bike
for a different crime.
Donovan, LaRose and Coffin each declined
to address or corroborate the facts released in
that report as of Friday afternoon.
While the Currier family did not attend the
press conference, they prepared a statement that
Donovan read in which they thanked family,
friends, neighbors, coworkers and community
members for their ongoing support. While the
family has not yet planned a public memorial
service, they asked that those thinking of the
Curriers respond to this random act of violence
with random acts of kindness in their names.
Federal investigation into this case is
continuing, with assistance from the Essex and
Vermont State Police.
“The State of Vermont will maintain
involvement in this investigation until the person
responsible is held accountable for Bill and
Lorraine Currier’s death,” Donovan concluded.
path project is on track
for funding in the second
wave of Circ Alternative
projects, expected to be
included in next year’s
state transportation bill.
According to Forde, other
second
wave
projects
currently being engineered
are the intersection of Prim
Road and West Lakeshore
Drive in Colchester, the
intersection
of
Blakely
Road and Laker Lane (the
Colchester High School
access road) and pedestrian
improvements from Post
Office Square in Essex
Junction to Five Corners
along Route 15.
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 26, 2012
OPINION
P erspective
Wind, lightning, timber
Boy Scouts
policy earns
discrimination
badge
By FREDRIC NEUMAN
The Boy Scouts of America last week reaffirmed its policy of
not allowing openly gay scouts or leaders into its ranks, saying
"this policy reflects the beliefs and perspectives of the BSA
members, thereby allowing scouting to remain focused on its
mission and the work it's doing to serve more youth." This policy
decision has the ability to affect all children.
When a child learns that his scoutmaster has been expelled
from the Boy Scouts for being gay, he is led, inevitably, to think
that there must be something
wrong with being gay. Of
When a child learns course. That’s what anyone
would conclude. That’s what
that his scoutmaster a lot of people think. Indeed,
that is what the Boy Scouts
think.
has been expelled
An older child might
from the Boy Scouts figure out, also, that the
Boy Scouts suspect that the
gay scoutmaster has been
for being gay, he is
influencing the children in
led, inevitably, to think his charge in some improper
way — or doing something
worse. Otherwise, he would
that there must be
not have been asked to leave.
something wrong with This is harder for a scout to
understand since it is very
being gay. Of course. likely he has not noticed
anything the scoutmaster
That’s what anyone might have done wrong. He
might have grown fond of the
scoutmaster and feels foolish
would conclude.
now, and maybe angry.
Certainly,
the
That’s what a lot of
scoutmaster will not have
people think. Indeed, educated the children he
led to a homosexual way
that is what the Boy of life. Such things are
not learned in a classroom
or out of a book or by
Scouts think.
someone setting the wrong
sort of example. The effect,
therefore, of this policy of
expelling homosexuals is to suggest to everyone in the troop that
homosexuals are bad in some fundamental way, and that they are
likely to do something wrong, particularly to children. And that
is what some people truly believe.
Of course, it is devastating for a kid who feels he may be
gay to learn that he is scorned and may someday be an outcast.
But it is not good for the straight kids either. They have been
taught to judge people incorrectly: by who they are rather than
by what they do. It becomes easy for them, therefore, to judge
other people by their religion, or color, or by some aspect of their
appearance.
I have been talking to some kids in their teens about this
policy. Both those who think they may be gay and those who
think they are straight tend to see this policy the same way:
— It elevates the matter of sex (sexual orientation) above all
other things. Suppose the scoutmaster was a good teacher, and
kind, and fun to be with. Aren’t those things important?
— It permits people to decide who is good or bad without
really knowing much about that person. It is not fair.
— It makes all of the kids worry about being gay, or turning
into someone who is gay, or, simply, being taken for being gay.
Some of the kids will forget all about this, but some will not.
The kids who think they may be gay may be affected seriously,
perhaps permanently. How does that type of intolerance fit in
a group whose mission is to “prepare young people to make
ethical moral choices”?
Dr. Fredric Neuman is the Director of the Anxiety and
Phobia Center at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, N.Y.,
and blogs for Psychology Today. He can be contacted at www.
fredricneumanmd.com.
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Perspectives
Smart meters, smart grid and smart consumers
By DEB MARKOWITZ
only when the wind is blowing.) For this
reason, smart meters and the smart grid
A postcard arrived in the mail the are essential if we are to meet our goal
other day from my power company to let to increase the percentage of renewable
me know that a smart meter was going energy to 90 percent by 2050 as called for
to be installed soon at my home. I can’t in the 2011 Comprehensive Energy Plan.
wait! With a smart meter we'll be able to Smart meters will also let our utilities
track our electricity use more accurately adjust their pricing to discourage energy
(particularly important with a house full use during the peak periods of the day,
of teenagers) and help us save money. and reduce it during non-peak so that we
But what really excites me and other will be more efficient in how and when
environmentalists about the smart meter we use the energy we produce.
Vermont is a rural state, so it is not
is that it is the technological innovation
needed to enable us to integrate more surprising that over half our greenhouse
renewable energy into our system and gas emissions — the pollution that
reduce our contributions to global contributes to global warming — comes
from cars and trucks. A promising solution
warming. Smart meters will help our utilities is transitioning to electric vehicles.
create a smart grid. The smart grid uses Indeed, electric cars (battery only or plugwireless meters, and computer technology in hybrid) are available now from several
to allow utilities to see how much major manufacturers, and as production
and where energy is being consumed. ramps up, technology improves and prices
Electric utilities need this information to come down they will become a viable
integrate renewable energy sources into option for regular households shopping
the existing electrical grid structure since for their next vehicle. In order to manage
most are intermittent (i.e. solar works best this new demand for energy without
on sunny days, wind energy is produced resorting to building more power plants,
the tools must be in place to ensure that
most charging occurs during non-peak
periods. That is why those of us who are
working on creating an electric vehicle
network across the northeast see smart
meters as an important first step.
Let’s think about the future
possibilities that come with smart meters.
You may have already seen commercials
showing the fully web-connected smart
home, with appliances and lighting that
talk to both the electric grid and your
cell phone. This technology is coming
and promises to revolutionize the way
individual households manage their
energy use, providing more convenience
and more opportunities to save money as
well.
Of course, smart meters and a smart
grid won't save us money and reduce our
carbon emissions alone. Indeed, the most
important part of the equation is the smart
consumer. I'm planning on being one of
the smart consumers. How about you?
Deb Markowitz is the Secretary of the
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
Citizen questions for Vermont office-seekers
By JOHN MCCLAUGHRY
The candidates have filed and the campaign season in full
swing heading into the primaries Aug. 28 and the general
election Nov. 6. Now is a good time for citizens to start thinking
about putting serious questions to candidates for the Vermont
Legislature.
Here are ten useful questions to pose to those seeking public
office in 2012.
1. The Vermont income tax now has a top bracket of 8.95
percent, applied on taxable incomes in excess of $336,550. To
what higher level, if any, would you vote to increase that rate in
an effort to raise more revenues from the wealthy?
2. The present Legislature enacted Green Mountain Care, a
single payer universal access health care system, where private
health insurance and premiums are abolished, all Vermonters
are entitled to the benefits of a government-designed taxpayerfinanced health insurance plan, and the state compensates all
health care providers out of such tax dollars as may be available
for that purpose. Do you support creation of such a system? If
so, which tax or taxes would you vote to raise to finance it?
3. To combat “climate change,” the 2006 Legislature
committed to requiring Vermonters to reduce their emissions
of carbon dioxide to 50 percent below the level prevailing in
1990, by the year 2028 (Act 168). Will you vote to authorize the
regulations and energy taxes necessary to achieve this very large
reduction? Or will you vote to repeal this Act?
4. The 2012 Legislature and governor agreed to reduce the
annual General Fund contribution to the Education Fund by
$27.5 million. With school budgets rising, they made up the
shortfall by raising both residential and nonresidential school
property tax rates. Will you vote to make the full contribution,
and (hopefully) reverse the property tax rate increases?
5. It is increasingly proposed in Montpelier to rein in public
education spending by having the state require higher pupilteacher ratios, impose caps on increases in local school district
spending, and require district consolidation. Will you support
any of those proposals?
6. Will you vote to preserve existing parental choice in
education, and extend it through any or all of public school
choice, charter schools, virtual schools, or vouchers for use in
any approved independent education program?
7. In 2009 the Legislature enacted a law (Act 45) to require
Vermont utilities to buy wind and solar generated electricity
at three to five times the market price, in order to make those
renewable energy companies economically viable. Will you
vote to repeal this “feed in tariff” requirement?
8. The 2012 Legislature stopped short of imposing a
“Renewable Portfolio Standard”, to require electric utilities to
generate or buy increasing percentages of high cost wind and
solar electricity, to be paid for by their ratepayers. Will you vote
for an RPS bill when it comes up in the next Legislature?
9. Will you vote to introduce consideration of economic
benefits into the Act 250 land use and development regulatory
process, so that job and revenue creation can outweigh some
allegedly adverse environmental effects?
10. House Speaker Shap Smith has announced that next
year he will promote extending the present sales and use tax
to services, and lowering the tax rate (at least initially.) This
would affect accountants, barbers, cosmetologists, plumbers,
electricians, lawyers, and many more service providers. Will
you support or oppose such a sales tax extension?
Here’s a warning to citizens: candidates really dislike
incisive questions like this. But remember: you are the citizen
and voter. You have the right to answers.
John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen
Institute (www.ethanallen.org).
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 26, 2012
Burnham Memorial Library
BOOK REVIEWS
11/22/63
by Stephen King
Fiction, 2011
Reviewed by Rachel
Donaldson Muse,
Archivist, MLS
King takes on a
daunting task in his new
book – time travel. Jake
Epping travels back in time intending to
stop President Kennedy’s assassination, and
(therefore) dramatically alter the course of
history. As you might imagine, this proves
to be easier said than done. King does a
wonderful job of transporting the reader to
late 50s/early 60s America along with his
hero - where food tastes better, elm trees dot
the landscape, cigarette smoke is ever-present,
and segregation is still in full effect. The story
is altogether too complicated to sum up in a
short review (it takes King 880 pages to tell it),
but manages to remain intriguing and anxietyproducing up until the very end.
47
by Walter Mosley
Juvenile Fiction, 2006
Reviewed by Josh Muse,
Library Technology
Mosley’s book tells
the story of a young boy
known only as 47, a slave
on a plantation in Georgia.
He has just become old enough to work out
in the cotton fields – backbreaking labor
with intimidating and unfamiliar men, and
the threat of punishment never far away.
Everything changes with the appearance of
a peculiar slave calling himself Tall John,
who displays strange attitudes (a sense of
equality with the plantation’s whites) and
even stranger abilities. When 47 throws in his
lot with this new friend, he quickly becomes a
part of something far bigger than himself, and
his life will never be the same. Owing to the
historical setting, there is frequent use of racist
language.
Crash
by Jerry Spinelli
Young Adult Fiction,
2008
Reviewed by Gizelle
Guyette, Youth Services
John “Crash” Coogan,
seventh-grade king and
football star, has always tackled, shoved and
bullied his way into getting what he wants
– except his parents’ busy time. Winning,
looking good, and pretty girls are high on his
list. Saving the environment, like his activist
little sister? Not so much. Crash couldn’t
be more different from his dorky neighbor
either, a tree-hugging Quaker and favorite
target of Crash’s. Enter a beautiful new
student who is not impressed by all of Crash’s
“accomplishments,” a sister whose political
antics threaten to embarrass him to death,
and a loved one’s medical crisis, and Crash’s
world spins out of control. This could be the
year he loses the person he loves best in the
world, his status in school, his identity…or it
could be the year he backs away from his own
personality and figures out who he really is.
Obituaries
Sylvia A. Turmelle
COLCHESTER — Sylvia
A. Turmelle passed away
peacefully on July 16, 2012
in Fletcher Allen Health Care.
She was born on Jan. 5, 1923,
in Littleton, N.H., daughter of
Joseph P. Albany and Mary
G. Vaudo both formally of
Gaeta Italy. After graduating
from Littleton High School in
1941, she attended Plymouth
State University and received
a degree in education. Sylvia
began
her
professional
teaching carrier in Lisbon,
N.H., where she met her future
husband, Alfred A. Turmelle.
Sylvia and Al lived in Lisbon
for several years, eventually
moving to Burlington where
Al worked at T. A. Haigh
Lumber Company, becoming
its president. Sylvia's favorite
places to spend time were at
her summer home on Mills
Point in Colchester, looking
at the scenic view of Vermont
and New York, and at her
house in Estero, Fla. Sylvia
loved to entertain friends from
the north each winter, telling
them that she wished she
had been born in the south.
Sylvia was a 70-year member
of Mount Eustis chapter of
Eastern Star, a long time
member of Temple Chapter in
Burlington, and several bridge
clubs. She leaves behind her
sons, Peter of Waterbury
Center, Paul of Burlington,
and John and his wife, Joann,
of Weston, Conn.; four
grandchildren, Joseph Phelps
and his wife, Katherine, of
Morrisville, Gianna Reeve
and her husband, Michael,
of Morrisville, Christina
Turmelle of Weston, Conn.,
and J. Alexander Turmelle,
also of Weston Conn. One of
Sylvia's proudest things was
to be the great-grandmother of
seven great-granddaughters,
Kayla, Kelcee, Kahryn,
Kyrah, Brianna, Morgan,
and Riele, all of Morrisville.
Sylvia was predeceased
by her parents; two infant
brothers;
and
husband,
Alfred, in 1981. The family
would like to thank the staff
at Starr Farm Rehabilitative
Care Center, Shelburne Bay
Assisted Living Center,
and Shepardson 4, FAHC.
A celebration of Sylvia's
life was held at the First
Congregational Church on
38 South Winooski Ave.,
in Burlington, at 3 p.m., on
Friday, July 20, 2012. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be
sent to the Vermont Heart
Association .
Ann Babock Henderson
COLCHESTER
—
A
joyful celebration of Ann
Babcock
Henderson's
life was held on Friday,
July 20, 2012. Friends
and family gathered at
1377
Braeloch
Road,
Colchester,
overlooking
Lake Champlain, to visit and
share remembrances.
Births
Holden J. Rodliff was born on June
15, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care to
parents Kimberley and Daniel Rodliff of
Shelburne.
Vienna Noel Waite was born on May 16,
2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care to parents
Laura (Daigle) Waite and Nathan Waite of
Grand Isle.
DeFilippi qualifies for
World Championship Ironman
In the Lake Placid
Ironman
Triathlon
on
Sunday, July 22, Angie
DeFilippi of Colchester
won her 35-39 age group
with a time of 10 hours,
45 minues, 45 seconds. The performance qualifies
her to compete in the
Ironman distance World
Championship in Hawaii in
October. This year she has
also qualified for the World
Championships in the Half
Ironman
and
Olympic
Distance events, giving
Angie DeFilippi, right, stands with her coach, Kim Loeffler (also
her a trifecta of triathlon
of Colchester) after the Lake Placid Ironman in 2009.
Photo contributed
distances.
Achievements
Cameron Brownell, of
Colchester, was named to
the spring 2012 semester
President’s List at SUNY
Potsdam in New York.
Brownell majors in Music
Performance.
Kyle
Elliott,
of
Colchester, was named to
the spring 2012 semester
President’s List at SUNY
Potsdam in New York. Elliott
majors in Biology.
Jenna Grunvald, of
Colchester, was named to
the spring 2012 semester
Dean’s List at Wells College.
Grunvald majors in Visual
Arts, Art History.
Arianna L'Ecuyer, of
Colchester, was named to the
spring 2012 semester Dean's
List at Merrimack College
in Massachusetts. L’Ecuyer
majors in Psychology.
Connor McCormick, of
Colchester, was awarded a
Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Management
from the Stillman School
of Business at Seton Hall
University in New Jersey. He
was also named to the spring
2012 semester Dean’s List
from the Stillman School
of Business at Seton Hall
University in New Jersey.
Jessica Hollenbeck, of
Colchester, graduated magna
cum laude with a Bachelor's
degree in Environmental
Science from La Salle
University in May.
Benjamin Louchheim, of
Colchester, recently received
a Master of Arts in Teaching
degree from the College of
Arts and Sciences.
Gloria Marie Downey
S W A N T O N /
COLCHESTER — Gloria
Marie Downey, 86, of
Swanton/Colchester,
devoted wife of the late
Calvert J. Downey, passed
away on Thursday, July 5,
2012. Born in Cranford,
N.J., daughter of the late
Philip and Mary Smiley, she
spent most of her adult life in
Colonia, N.J., before retiring
to Swanton. A remembrance
and interment was held
at the Quantico National
Cemetery, Quantico, Va.
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Stand Up
Paddle
in the Champlain Valley!
Katie Terrien, left, a 2008
graduate of Colchester High
School,
graduated
from
Colby Sawyer College this
spring; she was also named
to the spring 2012 semester
Dean’s List. At graduation
she received the Nursing
Baccalaureate
and
was
presented with The Grace
Adella
Sheldon
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Bluegrass
GOSPEL
PROJECT
Sunday, July 29 at the
Grand Isle Lake House (follow the signs)
Concert at 6:30 p.m.
Grounds open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20/advance; $25 at the door
With music solidly based in the
American bluegrass tradition, the BGP’s
repertoire ranges from U2 to Stanley
Brothers, Dylan to Louvin Brothers, Sam
Cooke to Steve Earle, from Bela Fleck to
Brett Dennen.
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Group and private instruction
Short- and long-term rentals
Affordable boards and paddles
Guided adventures
Paddlesurf Champlain
(802) 881-4905
www.paddlesurfchamplain.com
[email protected]
Tickets: Flynn Box Office
(www.flynntix.org);
(www.islandarts.org)
or at the door.
“One of New England’s premier concert
acts” says Seven Days
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Thursday
AUG 1
Volunteer advisory council meeting. The
Burlington Walk/Bike Council. 5:30pm
in Room 12, City Hall, Burlington, 5:30
p.m. Learn more at http://burlingtonwalkbike.org/
COLCHESTER
FARMERS MARKET
Theater production. “Annie Get Your Gun”
featuring local actor Michael Jarvis as
Mr. Wilson and Pawnee Bill. A romantic
musical comedy. Through Aug. 4. Stowe
Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Soldiers Memorial Building, 67 Main Street, Stowe,
8 p.m. Tickets: tickets@stowetheatre.
com, 253-3961 or at the box office beginning two hours before curtain time,
if available.
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Open Monday thru Sunday
9am - 5pm
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P.O. Box 610
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(802) 985-3326
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[email protected]
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Pet of the Week
Alice
1.5 year-old Female
REASON HERE: Owner could no longer care for
SUMMARY: This sweet little pig came to HSCC with her good
friend Mango. They got along famously, until Mango was adopted
a month ago, leaving Alice to find a new home all by herself.
Alice put on a stiff upper lip and decided to keep herself busy,
arranging and re-arranging her cage. You see, poor Alice is a
little shy, so she has a hard time extending herself to passers-by.
But now that our daycamp for kids, Camp Paw Paw, is in full swing,
Alice gets lots of
practice being social, as many of
our campers
enjoy cradling her against
their chests and stroking
her soft nose. We
know Alice’s
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is out there
somewhere.
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be the new
companion she’s
looking for? We
can give you
the secret to her
affection: fresh
carrots (she’ll sing
for ‘em!).
Humane Society of Chittenden County
802-862-0135
Enjoy prepared foods, fresh produce,
artwork, jewelry, face painting
and more from local
businesses.
Every Wednesday.
Rain or shine.
Burnham Library Green
on Main Street, Colchester, 4-7:30 p.m. Contact:
colchesterfarmersmarket@
gmail.com
Friday
Wendy Pierson Memorial Golf Tournament. Four-person scramble format.
Fee: $75 per person. Includes golf, cart,
barbeque dinner, prizes for winners.
Applications: www.graymatters2us.org.
Money raised goes to support brain
cancer research. Rocky Ridge Golf
Course, 1-7 p.m. Contact Nancy: 802598-1861 and [email protected]
Five Corners Farmers’ Market. Stop by
your local farmers market for dinner,
shopping and entertainment. This week
entertainment by Dented Personality.
Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30
p.m. Contact: 5cornersfarmersmarket@
gmail.com
Festival of the Islands. Three day event
with concerts, wine tastings, food and
shopping. Through Sunday, July 29.
Champlain Islands, 9 a.m.-dusk.
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Saturday
Clay target shoot. Hosted by The Green
Mountain Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse
Society. Includes a demo on upland bird
hunting with the use of multiple dogs
and a catered lunch. Entry fee: $50.
North Country Sportsman’s Club, Gun
Club Road, Williston, 8:30 a.m. Contact: 802-497-0751, 802-825-8210
or [email protected].
Festival of the Islands flea market. St.
Amadeus Parish Center, Alburgh, 8
a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Maurice: 802-7964418.
Green Mountain Draft Horse day. Demonstrations of traditional farming methods
using Percherons, Clydesdales, Shires,
Belgians and other breeds. Horsedrawn hayrides and food for sale. Free
with admission. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: 802985-8686.
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Tuesday
Music in the Park. Outdoor live performance by Jenni Johnson. Jazz and blues
Tickets: $5 adults, free for children 12
and under. Bring a blanket. Food available for purchase. Knight State Park,
South Hero, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 802372-8400.
Where’s Waldo party. Attendees will get
to enjoy food, participate in Waldothemed activities and even meet Waldo. Free and open to the public. Phoenix Books, 191 Bank Street, Burlington,
6 p.m. Contact: 448-3350
AUGUST
1
Wednesday
Reading and presentation. “An Evening with
Steve Delaney” with a business meeting
to follow. Milton Historical Society, 13
School Street, Milton, 7:30 p.m. Contact: 802-893-1604 or [email protected]
Essex Rotary Meeting. Open. Serving the
communities of Essex, Essex Junction,
Jericho and Underhill. The Essex, 12:10
p.m.
The Ramble. Community art, music, food,
yard sales and BBQs. Rain or shine.
Free. Old North End, dawn to dusk.
Contact: [email protected].
2
Classic car show. Includes cars, prizes, food
and music. To benefit COTS. Donations
appreciated. Parking lot adjacent to
COTS administrative offices, 95 North
Avenue, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 802-862-9072.
Festival of Fools. “The Circus” is a Charlie
Chaplin film that will kick off this curated festival of street theater devoted to
community engagement through the celebration of circus arts, music and comedy for family audiences. Through Aug.
5. Free and open to the public. City Hall
Park, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.
Presentation. “UVM Landscape Change/
Looking Back: the Vermont Interstate System.” A presentation through Vermont’s
changing landscape, including a section
on Williston. Discussion to follow. Free
and open to the public. Dorothy Alling
Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston Contact: 878-4918
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Sunday
Greek Food Festival. Featuring full
Greek menu, Greek pastries, music and
dancing. Rain or shine. Free admission.
Greek Orthodox Church, Burlington, 12-5
p.m. Contact: 802-862-2155
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Monday
Summer musical theater camp. Explore the
basics of putting on a musical —including
making simple costumes, painting a set,
and learning about character development, stage presence and use of voice —
while rehearsing a short ensemble-based
musical. Ages 9-14. No previous stage
experience is necessary. Through Aug.
3. Shelburne Town Center, Shelburne, 9
a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 985-9551 to sign
up.
Thursday
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Friday
Five Corners Farmers’ Market. Stop by
your local farmers market for dinner,
shopping and entertainment. This week
entertainment by John Powell. Lincoln
Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Contact:
5cornersfarmersmarket@
gmail.com
Reception. “Car Dreams” by Aaron Stein.
Free and open to the public. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center, 85
Church Street, Burlington, 5-8 p.m.
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Saturday
Russian story time. Children listen to stories, sing songs, and find new friends. Russian and English speakers are welcome. Presenters will translate and
teach Russian words. All ages. No preregistration required. Dorothy Alling
Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane,
Williston, 10:30 a.m.
Soldiers Angels sale-a-bration. Neighborhood sale with donated items and a
BBQ. Donations will be used for military and their families both local and
national. Look for navy blue banners.
Bittersweet Circle, off Route 2A near Industrial Ave, Williston, all day. Contact:
[email protected]
Presentation. “Naturally Curious” with
Mary Holland. Discover the world of
plants, insects, mammals, and amphibians though the eyes and camera of
an experienced naturalist. Wine and
cheese to precede the program. Suggested donation: $10. Birds of Vermont
Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road,
Huntington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact:
802-434-2167
Reunion. The Essex High School Class of
’92 will hold its 20th reunion. Cost: $25
before July 4th, $35 after July 4th.
Halvorsons, Burlington. Contact Kim:
[email protected].
Sunset kayak tour. Enjoy Indian Brook under
the stars and moon. Kayaks provided
by Eastern Mountain Sports. Don’t forget to bring a headlamp. Indian Brook,
Essex, 9 p.m. Registration: www.essexparksandrec.org
Demonstration. Time travel with Mark
Schwabe. Free and open to the public.
Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center, 85 Church Street, Burlington, 12-2
p.m.
AUG. 4
TASTE OF VERMONT DAY
Offering food tastings, music, activities,
and discounts on peak seasonal fruits,
vegetables and baked goods.
Sam Mazza’s Farm Market
Colchester,
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Taste of Vermont Day. Offering food tastings, music, activities, and discounts on
peak seasonal fruits, vegetables and
baked goods. Sam Mazza’s, Colchester,
all day. Visit: http://www.sammazzafarms.com/festivals.shtml
Ongoing
Actors/volunteers needed. The Essex Community Players are seeking anyone
interested in acting and assisting with
the Oct. 13-20 production of Ira Levin’s
thriller Deathtrap. Contact Art Kilmer:
802-291-0341 or cakilmer@comcast.
net. Visit: www.essexplayers.com
Band openings. Amateur musicians are invited to join the Richmond Community
Band and perform 2-3 summer concerts.
Monday rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Contact
Mike Lawler: [email protected]
Bingo. Sponsored by the Whitcomb Woods
Residents
Association.
Whitcomb
Woods, 128 West Street, Essex Junction. Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: 8791829.
Call to artists. Artists are invited to participate in a “Barn Paint Out,” which will
culminate with an art exhibit at the Jericho Town Hall from Oct. 8-Dec. 28. The
subject of each painting must include
a Vermont barn. CD submission packet
must be received by no later than Sept.
1. Contact Janet Bonneau: 802-8492049 or [email protected] Cell Phones for Soldiers. Local residents
can support these collection drives by
donating their old cell phones at A. W.
Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Essex Junction. Collections accepted 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261.
Computer Classes with Carrie. Saturdays.
Learn about computers and their functions with an individual consultation.
Free. Champlain Senior Center, 241
North Winooski Avenue, Burlington,
8:30-11 a.m. RSVP: 802-658-3585.
English as a Second Language Classes.
Improve your English conversation skills
and meet new people. Wednesdays.
Pickering Room, Second Floor: Intermediate/Advanced. Administrative Conference Room: Beginners. Fletcher Free
Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Contact
Elena Carter, FFL Outreach Department: 865-7211.
English Country Dance classes. Tuesdays
through Aug 14. For adults and teens.
Dress casually and bring clean, flatheeled shoes. No reservations required.
Donations accepted. Richmond Free
Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond,
7-9:30 p.m. Contact Val: valandtom@
myfairpoint.net or 802-899-2378.
Essex Art League. Meets the first Thursday
of the month. A yearly calendar of
meetings is available on the Essex Art
League’s website: www.essexartleague.
com. Congregational Church, Main
Street, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m.
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.
Every Woman’s Craft Connection. Twice a
month on Thursday evenings. Essex Alliance Church Community Center, 7-9
p.m. Contact Deb Schonberg: 8795176.
Exhibit. “There’s Something in the Water” is a
display of photography by Stephen Beattie. Runs through July 31. Gallery 160,
160 Main Street, Richmond, 5-7 p.m.
Contact: 802-434-6434. Exhibit. Featuring original paintings and photography by members of the Essex Art
League. Through Aug. 31. Phoenix Bookstore and Gallery, Essex
Exhibit. “Secrets and Mysteries” is a juried
grouping of quirkily strange and fascinating images. Through July 29. Darkroom
Gallery, Essex Junction, 5-7 p.m.
Exhibit. Jericho Plein Air Festival paintings.
Runs through Aug. 12. All paintings for
sale. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, 22 Barber
Farm Road, Jericho Center.
Exhibit. “Take a Seat in the Islands” is a community art project featuring sixteen handcrafted benches painted by local artists. Benches will be on display in venues
throughout the Champlain Islands through
mid-August. Maps showing the location of
the benches can be found at local stores,
or downloaded from www.champlainislands.com. Contact: 802-372-8400.
Exhibit. “The Thread” is a forty-year retrospective of work by Carol E.S. MacDonald. Runs through Aug. 28. VCAM/RETN
Art Space, 208 Flynn Ave. #2-G, building
behind Flynndog Gallery, lakeside loading ramp, last door, Burlington, 5-8 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 26
Annual Foodie Competition. Put your culinary skills to the test with basic ingredients to create a sample of the ultimate midnight snack. Endless glory and prizes
to the winner! Pre-registration required. 12 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 30
Intergenerational Dessert Book Discussion. For anyone grade 6 to adult who
loves a good “read–and–rant!” Eat something sweet and talk about a great
book. This month, “Okay for Now” by Gary Schmidt. Call or stop by to sign
up. 6:30 p.m.
Adult Writing Group. New writing group for aspiring authors of all styles. Led by
Carrie Shamel. 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
Booktivity. “Campfire Stories.” Read
and write campfire stories and toast
s’mores. Call 878-0313 to sign up.
3 p.m.
DCF Book Discussion Group. Join other kids aged 8-11 and voice likes
and dislikes about Dorothy Canfield
Fischer Award books. This month:
“Close to Famous” by Joan Bauer.
6:30 p.m.
Hydrant Flushing
The Champlain Water District Retail Department will be
flushing hydrants within the following water departments in
Colchester during the remainder of July, and the month of
August: Malletts Bay Water Company (near Mallets Bay Ave.),
Colchester Town Water (Exit 16 area), and Colchester Fire
District #1 (Saint Michaels College area). Water customers
may experience low water pressure and or discolored water at
times during flushing. To clear discolored water, let your cold
water run for approximately 5-10 minutes on an outside hose
if necessary. If you experience low water pressure
during the evening hours please call the Champlain
Water District to inform us of the situation, or if you
have questions regarding this notice please contact us
at 864-7454, X-100.”
Need
Inspiration?
Visit the
Community
Arts Beat Page
at:
www.colchestersun.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Preschool Story Time. Stories followed by a craft or activity. Ages 3-6. 10:30 a.m.
Reptiles and amphibians. Why do we fear snakes? Where do turtles go in the
winter? Learn all about reptiles and amphibians native to the great state of
Vermont. There will be live animals. Call to register. 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
Marvelous Margin’s Circus Arts Workshop. Learn how to juggle scarves, balls, and
clubs, and spin plates. Walk on stilts, tame the rhythm sticks, twirl rings, and
discover your own balance. Ages 5 and up. Call 878-0313. 11 a.m.
ONGOING
Burnham Knitters. Knitters of all skill levels meet most Wednesdays. Beginners
welcome. Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main Street, Colchester, 6-8 p.m.
Contact: 879-7576 or [email protected].
Drop-in story time. Saturdays. A weekly selection of music and books for children
of all ages. No sign-up required. Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main Street,
Colchester, 10 a.m. Contact: 878-0313 or [email protected].
Music with Raphael. Wednesdays. Raphael plays guitar while emphasizing good
fun, taking turns, and dancing. Best for ages 3-5. Colchester Meeting House
(next door to the Burnham Memorial Library), 898 Main Street, Colchester,
12:30-1 p.m. Contact: 878-0313 or [email protected].
Parent/Child Yoga. Tuesdays. Kids and parents will learn basic techniques and explore yoga together at home. For children ages 5 and up and parent. Space
is limited. Pre-registration encouraged. 11 a.m. Call 878-0313 to sign up.
Drop-in Gentle Hatha Yoga. Tuesdays. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful
stretching and relaxation. Beginners and intermediates welcome. 4:30-5:30
p.m. Call 878-0313 to sign up.
Annual Greek
Food Festival
Sunday, July 29
12 Noon - 5pm, Rain or Shine
Free Admission
Featuring
Greek Music and Dancing
Full Greek Menu
Greek Pastries
Greek Orthodox Church • 862-2155
Corner of Ledge Road & South Willard Street
Additional parking at Christ the King Church
Colchester
Religious Directory
Islamic Society of Vermont
Burnham Library changes hours
Effective July 1, the Burnham Memorial Library will be open the following
hours: Monday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday 10
a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 12-5 p.m.; Closed Saturdays
for the summer.
This schedule change complies with reduced funding for municipal
services. Contact Rubi Simon, Library Director, at 879-7576 or Al Voegele,
Town Manager, at 264-5501, with questions.
182 Hegeman Avenue. 655-6711
Islamic Society of Vermont. Join Imam Islam Hassan (imam@
isvt.org) 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
Exhibit. “The Pastelists” is a juried grouping
of work by forty-two artists whom work
in the pastel medium. Runs through Sept.
3. Bryan Memorial Gallery, 180 Main
Street, Jeffersonville, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 802-644-5100.
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.
Final Cut Pro Open Lab. Saturdays. Three
tracks of exercises for beginners, intermediates and advanced users. Complete
each track and advance according to
comfort level. Vermont Community Access
Media, 208 Flynn Avenue 2-G, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Contact: 802-651-9692 or
www.vermontcam.org.
Genealogy. Let the experts find that missing
ancestor. Resources available for New
England and New York. Vermont Genealogy Library, Hegeman Avenue, Fort Ethan
Allen, Colchester, Tues: 3-9:30 p.m. and
Sat: 10 a.m.-4p.m. Contact: 802-2385934 or http://www.vt-fcgs.org.
Intro to digital video editing. Free. Vermont
Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Avenue 2-G, Burlington. Second and fourth
Saturdays. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: 802651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.
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. Lupus Support Group. Third Saturday of the
month. Brownell Library, Kolvoord Community Room, Essex Junction, 9:30-11:30
a.m. Contact: [email protected].
“Music, Art & Tea.” Every Sunday. Free music
and art exhibits in a historic tearoom at
Fisk Farm. No reservations required. Fisk
Farm, 3849 West Shore Road, Isle La
Motte, 1-5 p.m. Contact: 928-3364.
Open Media Workshop. Three tracks of exercises for beginners, intermediates and
advanced users. Complete each track
and advance according to comfort
level. Free. Vermont Community Access
Media, 208 Flynn Avenue 2-G, Burlington. Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Contact: 802651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.
Open registration. The Kelly Brush Century
Ride benefits adaptive athletes and
supports spinal cord injury prevention.
Riders can choose from 25, 50 or 100
miles, with options to ride 65 or 85
miles. Ride date: Sept. 8. Registration:
www.kellybrushfoundation.org
Poetry Writing Group. First and third Thursday of the month. Share poems with a
group. Led by Janie Mardis, a social
worker and lecturer at UVM. Champlain Senior Center, 241 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 1-2 p.m.
RSVP: 802-658-3585.
Raffle tickets available. Enter to win two
“All You Can Ride” bracelets to every day of the 2012 Champlain Valley Fair. Drawing: Aug. 1. Tickets: $5
each or 3 for $10. Benefits the Ronald
McDonald House Charities. Visit: www.
rmhcvt.org or contact: 802-862-4943.
Traveling exhibit. “Owls and Other Birds.”
Through the month of August. Free.
Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester.
Weight loss support group. Monday meetings. Cafeteria, St. Joseph’s School, 20
Allen Street, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Contact: 655-4102 or TOPSGroup2@
gmail.com.
Winooski Pop-up district. More than fifty artists transform downtown Winooski into
a hub of contemporary art: exhibitions,
music and other cultural events and activities for children. Runs through Aug. 4.
Downtown Winooski, various times and
locations. Visit: www.winooskiwelcomecenter.com.
VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont
Community Access Media, 208 Flynn
Avenue 2-G, Burlington. First, third,
fifth Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: 802-651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.
Vendors wanted. Antique dealers, artisans,
crafters, quilters and food vendors
needed for the Enosburg Annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 15. Rental space
$25 for the day. Contact: 933-4503
or 933-7843. 1672 West Lakeshore Dr. 658-9155. Rev. Mary Nelson Abbott, Pastor.
Worship Service: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Church School: Sunday
at 10:00 a.m.; Fellowship time: Sunday at
10:30 a.m.. Childcare provided. All are
welcome!
United Church Of Colchester ABC
Rte 2A-Village Green, 879-5442.
Pastor Josh Steely. Worship 9:30 a.m.
Christ Centered - Family Oriented.
Engaging minds that change the world
University of Vermont
Student Health Services
Per Diem Positions
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
We are looking for a Vermont licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician
Assistant (PA) to provide quality medical care of UVM students at our
women’s health clinic &/or student health clinic for the fall semester.
Successful candidate must be skilled in GYN care for young adults
(contraception, vaginitis, STIs, pap screening & management, pelvic pain,
genital dermatologic conditions, etc.), though a provider with full spectrum
primary care skill set would be preferred. Additional responsibilities
include: work collaboratively in a team, timely documentation in electronic
health record. No on-call. Weekend hours optional. Prefer single full-time
provide (M-F, 7.5 hr/day), but will consider part-time options.
Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant
We are looking for a clinical staff team member responsible for patient
screening and tasks associated with maintaining efficient patient flow and
quality health care in our busy outpatient office. Excellent interpersonal
skills, proficiency in basic nursing procedures (i.e. immunizations, office
laboratory tests, EKGs), history taking and patient education, a must. 35-40
hours per week, including some Saturday work.
Medical Office Scheduler
We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented, office assistant who has
experience in medical scheduling and customer service. Responsibilities
include appointment scheduling, front desk duties and administrative tasks.
35-40 hours per week, including some Saturday work.
Information for all positions:
Successful candidates will work as part of a strong, supportive, and fun clinical
team providing health care for students attending the University of Vermont.
Desired qualifications:
• Knowledge of developmental issues of adolescents and young adults and
experience working with college age population.
• Computer skills sufficient to maintain proper medical records and complete
clinically-related administrative tasks via our electronic medical records.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, via phone, and in writing with
students, families and other student health staff of a variety of disciplines.
• Commitment to providing quality, respectful and confidential health care
to all patients, valuing differences in race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, and disabilities.
We offer competitive hourly wages. Per diem employment does not include
UVM benefits. For more information about Student Health Services, visit
www.uvm.edu/health. Applications will be accepted until the positions are
filled. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Mariette Shepard,: UVM
Student Health Services, 425 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401.
The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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stove. Head
(new 2011), with
shower. Sleeps 6.
Fully equipped,
dishware, second
anchor, spare
props, VHF,
depth finder, etc.
Manuals, info,
service records
since day 1. Very
well maintained.
Includes
jackstands,
blocking for
storage, dock
at Marble
Island Marina
remainder 2012
season. 802-6586860
FOR RENT
Colchester
Professional
office space on
second floor.
Up to 4 private
offices available
ranging from
200 sf. – 325 sf.
each. You can
take 1 office
or all 4, some
with beautiful
views of Malletts
Bay. Furnished
shared lobby. All
Utilities and trash
included. On site
parking. Contact:
864-5380.
GARAGE SALE
MULTIFAMILY GARAGE
SALE, Sat.,
7/28, 8
a.m.-3 p.m.
Entertainment
center, gas grill,
American Girl
Doll clothes,
Stampin’ Up
stamp sets,
household items,
craft items,
more. James
Drive & Lena
Court, (off Lake
Road), Milton
Local Driver.
Greater
Burlington
Area. Saturdays
and Sundays.
Class A license
required. 2
How To Write A Classified
Friday at 5pm
for display ads
CONTACT US
DEADLINES
Friday at 5 p.m. for line ads
to run in the following
Thursday paper
years experience
required. Good
DMV record.
Paid hourly. Call
802-460-1300 or
email ghamlin@
gmhtrans.
com ask for
Hamm
LOST
O’Brien Valhalla
Wakeboard 138
cm near Malletts
Bay/Niquette
Bay. Will reward
if returned.
Contact Travis:
658-0997.
WASHER AND
DRYER set,
whirlpool. $150.
802-527-7955
WASHER,
KENMORE,
WORKS
excellent, $50.
802-933-7528
BUTCHER'S
BLOCK,
HARDWOOD,
vintage,
Kennedy bros.
of Vergennes
(no longer in
business), very
collectable, 9x9,
with feet, never
used, $20. 802-
485-8266
DOLL, VINTAGE,
ANIMATED, 24
inches tall with
Scottish attire,
holding a candle.
Just beautiful,
$60. 802-4858266
END TABLE,
CONANT ball,
$25. 802-9335718
WING BACK
CHAIR, antique,
stretcher base,
beige in color.
$40. 802-8685606
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER,
TYRENE, large
brass, $50. 802933-5718
HULA-HOOP,
WOODEN,
1940'S, very
unusual, $100.
802-485-8266
TV TRAYS,
VINTAGE, great
for summer time
on patio, 4 solid
oak on rolling
holder $40. 802485-8266
VERMONT
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write your ad and design it for FREE!
VINTAGE CLAW
FOOT tub,
larger,$100. 802527-1213
VINTAGE
SEWING STAND,
$20. 802-9335718
It is your responsibility to check your ad on
the first day of publication for any errors.
Refunds are not issued for classified ads, but
if notification is given to our department after
the first day of publication, we will run your
corrected ad for one extra day. We will not
be responsible for more than one incorrect
publication of each ad.
Always start with a keyword that makes it clear
what you are advertising. Include as much
description as you can so the buyer or potential
employee knows exactly what you are offering.
This may avoid unnecessary calls with redundant
questions!
DRURY BRICKS,
antique, sell for
$2.50, asking $2.
each. 802-4858266
DRESSING TABLE,
WITH oval
mirror. $50. 802933-5718
SOMETIMES ERRORS OCCUR
9 LITE STEEL
door, 36"x80",
excellent shape,
$40. 802-8684471
WATER
SOFTENER,
KENMORE, PIR+
solid state w/
demand initiated
regeneration,
$50. 802-5277955
TRENCH COAT,
MAN'S, English
Burberry's
full length allweather, zip
out lining. Mint
condition. XL.
Worn once. $100.
802-485-8266
DOLL, BRIDAL,
NEVER out of
original box,
queen of the doll
world, over 2 feet
tall, Effanbee,
$80. or best
offer. 802-4858266
FARM
MAGAZINES,
SUCCESSFUL
Farming, (6),
1948, American
Agriculturist, (5),
1976, Hoard's
Dairyman, (4),
1979, $10./each.
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Shared Living Provider
CCS is looking for dedicated inividuals to provide
home based supports. This is a flexible, rewarding
position that allows you to earn a tax-free stipend
while working from home.
Perrigo Nutritionals, in Georgia, VT is New England’s largest
manufacturer of nutritional products for infants, serving the domestic
market. Perrigo is also the only ISO certified manufacturer of infant
formula in the country.
Perrigo Nutritionals is a fast paced, fast growing company with
excellent benefits and compensation. We currently have multiple
openings for the following positions:
We are currently hiring for a variety of situations
that include on going supports, assistance with
necessary home modifications, respite and a
comprehensive training package.
•
Forklift Operator (Material Handler)
average starting wage of $14.75/hr*
•
Packaging Operator
average starting wage of $14.00/hr*
Champlain Community Services is a small,
non-profit agency that supports people with
developmental disabilities in reaching
their goals and dreams.
SOLUTION
Contact Al Frugoli at [email protected] or
802-655-0511 x 108 for more information.
512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1
Colchester, VT 05446
www.ccs-vt.org
E.O.E.
*Rates above do not include shift premium
*Wage increase after 6 months
To view a detailed job description, and to apply to these openings, log
onto our website at www.perrigo.jobs. Click on “US Careers”, and
then “Search Current Openings.”
Perrigo offers excellent wages and benefits, as well as an annual bonus,
plus profit sharing and 401(K) employer matching.
Perrigo Nutritionals is an equal opportunity employer.
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ACCOUNTING
CATAMOUNT
Accounting & Tax Services, PLLC
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LANDSCAPING
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All Phases of Excavating
Drainage
Driveway Repair/Installation
Septic Systems
Land Clearing
Snow Plowing
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INSURANCE
P.O. Box 107, 33 Blair Park, Suite 102,
Williston, VT 05495
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BOARD SALES STARTING AT $695
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CROSSWORD
THEME: SUMMER
OLYMPICS
Across
1. Like smell of
burning rubber,
e.g.
6. Known for its
brown trucks
9. *Given name of
Russian Gymnast
who competed in
1970s
13. “The Red Badge
of Courage” author
14. Cul de ___
15. Landowner
16. It fits into a
mortise
17. Ostrich-like bird
18. “Or else” in
music
19. *”_______,
Higher, Stronger”
21. *Boxing weight
class
23. A great distance
24. Suite cleaner
25. Comes from
pine tree
28. Italian currency,
pl.
30. Type of
deodorant
35. William
Simmons was a
founder of this
infamous group
37. Piece of metal
covered by leather
and used for hitting
39. Not a soul
40. Hipbones
41. On a cruise
43. Dante’s
Beatrice, e.g.
44. A mood
disorder
46. *Sprinting and
long jumping great
47. Spawned
48. *Mostdecorated gold
medalist
50. Thick, messy
substances
52. Wilbur’s home
53. Connecting
point
55. ___-been
“I love it here!”
Can you say the same about your job?
Let’s face it: your current job just isn’t living up to your expectations.
You want a real career – something that’ll boost your spirits and give
you a reason to greet every day with gusto. When you join KeyBank,
that’s just what you’ll be getting – a friendly and supportive team
environment, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to really
grow and develop professionally. It’s the career of your dreams, and
it’s only at Key.
57. *Ancient
Olympia site
60. *Decathlon
event
64. One of Indian
languages
65. Pigeon call
67. Fully informed
68. “Dressed to the
_____”
69. Pooh’s wise
friend
70. *Medal holders
71. Short for
engineer
72. Soak a fiber,
e.g.
73. Rendezvous
DOWN
1. Parts of play
2. *a.k.a. rowing
3. Hindu princess
4. __ and out; on
and ___
5. Relating to teeth
6. Substance
abuser
7. * ___ Shriver,
gold medalist
tennis star
8. Aqua-lung
9. Kiln for drying
hops
10. *Gold medalist
and WNBA star,
____ Leslie
11. Sinister
12. Dental group
15. *2012 Olympics
site
20. “Fear of Flying”
author Jong
22. On ___
24. Stuffed in a
bottle?
25. Pinch to save
26. Muslim God
27. Founding
Father Thomas
29. Officer training
program
31. Bausch’s
partner
32. Glowers or
frowns
33. Beginning of
illness
34. Always
demanding
attention
36. Victim of
nervous biting
38. Villain’s rival
42. Central Pacific
greeting
45. Pause in
breathing, pl.
49. Socialist, abbr.
51. Idiot ______
54. Interior
designer’s concern
56. Waste water
pipe
57. Smiley face
58. *It represents a
continent
59. Looker or ogler
60. Sudden impact
61. Like a tatting
product
62. Irritates
63. No kids or
empty ____
64. *Bermuda
and Iraq each
previously won
this many Olympic
medals
66. Be in debt
You will be responsible for:
• Accurately process all financial service transactions.
• Make product suggestions based on the client’s needs and refer
to a member of the branch team.
Requirements include:
• High School Diploma or equivalent business experience.
• Ability to proactively identify client needs with questions.
• Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
• Accurate cash handling experience.
Please apply online at www.key.com/
careers referencing Job ID 99989884.
KeyCorp is an equal opportunity employer
M/F/D/V. We’re proud to be one of the Best
Places to Work for LGBT Equality in 2011.
Emergency 911 • Non-emergency 264-5556
835 Blakely Rd, Colchester, VT 05446
July 17- July 23, 2012
Tuesday, July 17
0008 Suspicious activity on Creek Glen
0622 Directed patrol on Main St
0749 Theft on W View Rd
0908 Burglary alarm on Severance Green
0919 Fraud on Main St
1031 Juvenile problem in Colchester
1032 Theft on Blakely Rd
1034 Theft on Laker Lane
1034 Convulsions on Blakely Rd
1137 Suspicious activity on Coolidge Ct
1140 MV complaint on Roosevelt Hwy
1411 Sex Offend Reg on Mount Sterling
Ave
1454 Traffic hazard on College Parkway
1513 Theft on Prim Rd
1730 Fire on Truman Dr
1735 Accident on Whitcomb St
1745 Accident on College Parkway
1833 Theft on Tamorac Place
1858 Medical on Holy Cross Rd
1940 Juvenile problem in Colchester
2040 Welfare check on Eagle Park Dr
2101 Chest pain on Fifth St
2121 Accident on College Parkway
2129 Property damage on Hercules Dr
2147 Illegal burning on Troy Ave
2249 Traffic hazard on Mill Pond Rd
Wednesday, July 18
0223 Medical on Hercules Dr
0422 Family fight in Colchester
0549 Suspicious activity on Malletts Bay
Campground
0701 Burglary alarm on Troy Ave
0820 Citizen assist on Hercules Dr
1018 Boating incident on E Lakeshore Dr
1053 Theft on Sunset Dr
1054 Fire on Roosevelt Hwy
1151 Suspicious activity on Church Rd
1248 Accident on Lavigne Rd
1302 VIN inspection on Hercules Dr
1319 Vagrancy on Porters Point Rd
1326 Accident on Prim Rd
1358 Alarm on Lost CV
1415 Vandalism on Crooked Creek Rd
1423 Theft on Heineberg Dr
1524 Fraud on Birchwood Dr
1723 MV complain on Roosevelt Hwy
1730 Medical on Hazelwood Pl
1835 Intoxication on Camel Hump Rd
1911 Restraining order on Hercules Dr
1914 Welfare check on Sandy Shore Ter
1954 Trespassing on Prim Rd
2032 Vandalism on Ethan Allen Ave
2247 Suspicious activity on College Pkwy
Thursday, July 19
0046 Suspicious activity on Logan Dr
0125 Accident on W Lakeshore Dr
0631 Fire alarm on Main St
On-Call Seasonal Teller – Milton
As the initial contact for clients, the teller is a critical position within
the branch and an important member of the branch team. The
teller is an extension of the sales team and through conversations
with the clients uncovers financial needs, communicates product/
promotional opportunities and refers clients to the branch relationship
management team.
ColChester PoliCe rePort
0701 Suspicious activity on Wilmington
Rd
0859 Accident on College Parkway
1126 VIN inspection on Casey Lane
1133 Citizen dispute on Suncrest Ter
1228 Accident on W Lakeshore Dr
1421 Littering on Blakely Rd
1427 Burglary alarm on Niquette Bay Rd
1429 Accident on Main St
1618 Fireworks on E Lakeshore Dr
1631 Accident on Main St
1639 Trespassing on Mallard Dr
1647 Accident on Main St
1757 Suspicious activity on Rathe Rd
1800 Boating incident on Lake Champlain
1940 MV complaint on Mountain View Dr
2025 Citizen assist on Heineberg Dr
2227 Suspicious activity on Leclair Dr
2228 MV complaint on College Parkway
2340 Alcohol offense on W Lakeshore Dr
Friday, July 20
0012 Cond of release on W Lakeshore Dr
0254 Agency assist on West St, Essex
0804 Directed patrol on Creek Farm Rd
0918 Suspicious activity oon W
Lakeshore Dr
0936 TRaffic hazard on Roosevelt Hwy
1116 Welfare check on College Parkway
1846 Burglary on Deer Lane
1921 Family fight in Colchester
2038 Citizen assist on New England Dr
2115 Boating incident on Grandview Rd
2208 Alcohol offense on US Route 7
2233 MV complaint on Weaver St,
Winooski
Saturday, July 21
0010 Agency assist on Park St, Essex
Junction
0106 Suspicious activity on Laker Lane
0133 Suspicious activity on Morehouse
Dr
1144 Welfare check on Coates Island Rd
1423 Family fight on Belwood Ave
1516 Medical on Kylies Way
1541 MV complaint on Kylies Way
1821 MV complaint on Roosevelt Hwy
2114 Noise disturbance on Mill Pond Rd
2148 Alarm on Roosevelt Hwy
2235 Fraud on Heineberg Dr
2320 Assault on E Lakeshore Dr
2354 Agency assist on Iroquois Ave,
Essex Junction
0254 Agency assist on Prim Rd
0353 Agency assist on Winooski Falls
Way, Winooski
0415 Suspicious activity on River Rd
0500 Agency assist on Weaver St,
Winooski
0905 Theft on Malletts Bay Ave
0923 Accident on College Parkway
1048 Traffic hazard on Blakely Rd
1137 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy
1234 Citizen dispute on Prim Rd
1243 Littering on S Oak Circle
1252 Missing person on Mohawk Dr
1333 Theft on Prim Rd
1335 Threatening on College Parkway
1500 Fall on Fourth St
1629 Boating incident on Mill Point Rd
1708 Medical on Williams Rd
1722 Medical on Wellington St
2125 Noise disturbance on Ethan Allen
Ave
2140 MV complaint on Bay Rd
Monday, July 23
0330 Suspicious activity on Porters
Point Rd
0903 Theft on S Park Dr
0927 Ambulance call on Heineberg Dr
0956 Accident on Heineberg Dr
1103 Suspicious activity on Marble
Island Rd
1109 Theft on W Lakeshore Dr
1140 Suspicious activity on Bay Rd
1204 VIN inspection on Hercules Dr
1334 Agency assist on Westward Dr
1353 MV complaint on Creek Farm Rd
1512 Unconsiousness on W Lakeshore Dr
1528 Medical on Lexington Rd
1616 Traffic hazard on Bay Rd
1707 Phone problem on Gilman Circle
1743 Alcohol offense on Holy Cross Rd
1745 Utility problem on Macre Rd
1803 Accident on Roosevelt Hwy
1853 Fire hazard on Holy Cross Rd
1952 Accident on E Lakeshore Rd
2105 Family fight in Colchester
2156 Suspicious activity on Chimney
Hill Dr
2238 911 hangup on Hegeman Ave
2240 Citizen assist on Hercules Dr
2318 Family fight on Heineberg Dr
Sunday, July 22
0017 Noise disturbance on Village Dr
0057 Agency assist on Pearl St, Essex
Junction
0145 Suspicious activity on Bean Rd
For more information about
these and other incidents,
contact the Colchester Police
Department (802) 264-5556
Crossing Guard
Essex Junction School District
The Essex Junction School District has
a part-time position available to safely
cross students at Central @ Lincoln
in Essex Junction. The hours include
both a morning (7:25-8:10am) and an
afternoon (2:40-3:25pm) shift, for a total
of 1.50 hours/day. Pays $19.15 per hour.
For consideration, please apply at www.
schoolspring.com (Job ID 73295), or
stop by to complete an application:
Chittenden Central Supervisory Union
51 Park Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452
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CUSTOMIZED COLONIAL
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Abby Handy
Haley Kieny
Emily Lopes
Brenna McMannon
Alyssa Noel
Corinna Pilcher
Cassie Rivers
Ian Sarrazin
Madeline Schroeder
Zayla Smith
Anne Stetson
Kristen Thompson
Ivy Vachereau
Kyra Walker
Kristen Winchester
Connor Zwonic
High Honors Grade 8
Jenna Baillargeon
Nicholas Bouffard
Abigail Burgess
Kaley Campbell
Kameron Campbell
Meghan Collins
Jordan DeMatteis
Patrick Desmond
Jake Ducharme
Ellyse Fredericks
Katelyn Haas
Clara Johnson
Andrew Lynch
Cassie Mallabar
Kyla McClanahan
Brittany Michel
Victoria Mier
Anthony Park
Madeleine Prevost
Kristen Schick
Garrett St.Pierre
Hailey Thibault
Abraham Trabulsy
Kyle Walker
Ashley Wells
Danielle Whitham
Trevor Wing
Honors Grade 6
Jonathan Barden
Brandon Bartlett
Ammie Batchelder
Jacob Blow
Jessica Bortz
Justin Bouchard
Claire Cameron
Alex Carp
Landon Cayia
Katelyn Chicoine
Ella Cole
Nathan Colgrove
Thomas Colgrove
Sophia Comi
Emily Conant
Aidan Connors
Robert Davis
Luke Dion
Brayden Duggan
Thurman Dusablon
Anna Eaton
Morgan Eaton
Avery Finelli
Evan Fredericks
Taylor French
Molly Fuller
Natalee Garen
Ethan Goedken
Mistaya Gwozdz
Autumn Hathaway
Paul Hood
Emily Huff
Josh Kalfus
Addison Kalmer
Kristian Labrie
Camden LeClair
Lyndsey Liebrecht
Abigail Longchamp
Scott Mass
Olivia Mead
Marissa Miles
Kaylyn Morse
Daniel Morton
Aiem O’Donnell
Ella Pellegrino
Ethan Pellegrino
Duy Pham
Kenan Pilav
Selma Poljak
Benjamin Rathe
Olivia Rosato
Nicholas Salmon
Michael Schick
Brooke Senesac
Taylor Sexton
Allison Sheets
Everett Simkins
Nathan Smith
Sydney Soren
Andrew Spencer
Mason Thackara
Brandon Thibault
Thomas Vesosky
Kelsi Wallace
Elysia Way
Travis Whittaker
Ryan Witham
Grace Young
Honors Grade 7
Ryan Arel
Isabell Ayer
Jordan Bell
Jessica Benoure
Katie Bergeron
Ian Bishop
Hailey Blondin
Jenna Blondin
Aliza Bogner
Ethan Bokelberg
Maxwell Brault
Maggie Brigante
Muse Bulle
Laura Campbell
Jaclyn Cline
James Collins
Bailey Corbo
Jillian Davila
Kerrigan Davis
Ethan Dean
Samuel Dickin
Lucas Draus
Grayson Ducharme
Olivia Ellwood
Jessica Erdmann
Carol Fay
Danielle Feinman
Joseph Giroux
Autumn Guilmette
Natasha Hayes
Matthew Hesford
Megan Hoague
Erin Horton
Mario Houle
Colyn Hutchings
Cole Igneri
Alyssa Jenkins
Lillianna Jones
Jackson Kerr
Acacia Kranz
Abigail Ladd
Emma Lamothe
Morgan Landry
Jace Laquerre
Haley Lathrop-Johnson
Charlotte Lau
Curtis Lehouiller
Sawyer Loftus
Kiah Martin
Madison Martin
Derek Maxfield
Courtney Phelps
Kyle Pierce
Alana Plumb
Charles Powell
Caitlain Quirini
Lynneah Rabidoux
Isaac Racine
Jakob Rocheleau
Mason Rogers
Nicholas Schramm
Cory Senesac
Laura Shaw
Amber Sicard
Alexander Smith
Nathalie Stapleton
Raven Sweeney
Vivian Trevisani
Madison Trono
Ben Turner
Jessica Zwolen
Honors Grade 8
Cynthia AlersRodriguez
Sadie Anderson
Sean Bagdon
Lauren Bergen
Dakota Bilodeau
Haley Boucher
Lauren Brooks
Devan CameronVaupel
Matilda Carney
Kelsey Desjardin
Angus Doherty
Aric Donerkiel
Ryan Eustace
Justin Evans
Samuel Evans
Kaylee Gallagher
Alex Gardner
Leland Gazo
Brenden Hinman
Nathan Hoffmann
Brett Krzynski
Taylor Losier
Mikayla Lovering
Joshua Mercure
Elizabeth Moore
Dakota Navari
Peri-Kate Navarro
Tre Nichols
Saige Papariello
Robbie Peeters
Anthony Pellegrino
Angela Pellegrino-Wood
Adam-Micheal Ploof
Jayda Posey
Juliette Quintal
Jade Ronish
Zachary Sheets
Colby Shepard
Cameron Smith
Caleb Socinski
Cole St.Armour
Bryan Thibault
Jessica Tognelli
Suleika Torres
Dominique Torro
Olivia Trevisani
Emma Tudhope
Regan Ugalde
Jenna Visage
Lily Webster
Katherine White
Google donates 100 computers to Vermont
public libraries and adult education sites
Effort supports public computing at 42
libraries and adult education sites
Google has donated 100 computers and funding for
software to Vermont public libraries and adult education sites.
Vermont State Librarian Martha Reid, former Burnham
Library director in Colchester, announced the gift, which is
valued at nearly $25,000 combined. Burnham was one of the
recipients.
“Our local libraries have become the hubs of connectivity
in many communities and we are very pleased with this public
private partnership,” said Governor Peter Shumlin. “This puts
power in the hands of Vermonters seeking free access to the
Internet and all the benefits — for education, employment
opportunities and more — that offers.” The donation, part of a larger effort by Google to donate
surplus equipment from their offices, includes desktop
computers and flat screen monitors, keyboards and mice, all
completely refurbished and loaded with the latest software
operating systems. None of the computers is more than three
years old.
“This generous gift will allow more Vermonters than ever
to have access to free public computers and the Internet,” said
Reid. “These computers, installed in adult education programs
and smaller libraries across the state, will help Vermonters who
are searching for jobs, looking for reliable health information,
continuing their education and using a wide variety of e-resources
that were out of reach beforehand. The librarians across the state
and their communities are delighted.”
Google sent the 100 computers and necessary equipment free
of charge, and included $10,000 for the purchase of software. This
donation is an extension of the e-Vermont Community Broadband
program, of which the Department of Libraries is a partner. For
more information about the e-Vermont project, sponsored by the
Vermont Council on Rural Development, see: e4vt.org. “Connecting Vermonters to the world for commerce,
education, access to government services, and job-seeking is our
highest priority,” said Karen Marshall, Chief of Connect VT.
The 34 libraries and eight adult education sites across the state
receiving the computers were in dire need of more and newer
equipment. The donated computers must be available for use
by the public and not for library staff, in order to increase the
capacity for citizens to have access to the Internet and tools for
lifelong learning.
As part of the connection with the e-Vermont federal
broadband grant project, the Department of Libraries is working
with the Vermont State Colleges and Community College of
Vermont to provide digital literacy training to citizens. Recently
e-Vermont piloted a program with interns helping members of
the public with computer training, including setting up email
accounts and Internet searching.
Teens visit nation's capital for
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Ten 4-H teens from three
Vermont counties had a
chance to get acquainted with
“Uncle Sam” recently through
participation in Citizenship
Washington Focus (CWF) in
Washington, D.C., one of the
largest national citizenship
education programs for youth.
The Vermont 4-H'ers,
along with delegates from
several other states, attended
the June 30-July 6 session,
one of seven week-long
sessions
scheduled
this
summer at the National 4-H
Center, Chevy Chase, Md.
Their visit was coordinated
by University of Vermont
Extension and funded in part
by the State 4-H Foundation,
local county 4-H foundations
and donations.
CWF
helps
young
people, ages 15-19, better
understand how government
functions at all levels and
how to effectively use local
government processes to
address issues when they
return home. The state
delegation learned about
the bill writing process that
takes place in the House of
Representatives and spent
a day on Capitol Hill to
participate in a Congressional
session and meet with
agricultural staffer Jake Oster
from U.S. Representative
Peter Welch's office to
discuss agricultural concerns
relevant to Vermont.
In addition, the teens
participated in programming
and committees that explored
current issues including youth
labor in agriculture, food
labeling, renewable resources
and federal funding for arts
programs in schools. They
also learned about the nation's
history and what they can do
to become better citizens and
community leaders.
While in the nation's
capital, the group had
the opportunity to visit
many cultural and historic
landmarks,
explore
the
Smithsonian museums, visit
the National Cathedral, tour
Mount Vernon and watch
the changing of the guard at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Other highlights included
an evening of dinner theater
and marching in the National
Independence Day Parade
where they were in charge of
one of the giant balloons.
The Vermont delegation
included, by county:
Addison
Britney Hill, Bristol;
Alexis
Ouellette
and
Sharon Palmer, both from
Weybridge
Chittenden
Summer Colley, Jennifer
Dickinson and Brooke
Mobbs, all from Colchester;
Mary Williams, Burlington
Franklin
Samantha
Dezotelle
and Cassie Westcom, both
from Enosburg Falls; Will
Stanley, Enosburg Falls
Beth Carini, a 4-H
volunteer
from
West
Rutland, accompanied the
group.
The
Colchester
Sun PROFILE:
| Thursday, July
KNOLL
FARM
15 26, 2012
Playing for keeps
Colchester
Catamounts gear
up
for season
By KELLY MARCH
The Colchester Sun
The
Colchester
Catamounts Youth Football
Program has come a long
way since its inception about
a decade ago. The team has
already acquired a home field,
a Division-I ranking and two
championship titles in the
Northern Vermont Youth
Football League, but head
coach Glenn Cummings has
even greater aspirations for
the future.
Cummings got involved
with the Catamounts when
his son, then in first grade,
now a sophomore, expressed
interest in playing football.
He attempted to enroll him
into the then two-year-old
program, but was told his son
was too young. The next year,
Cummings became a coach
with the goal of never turning
a player away.
“Anyone
can
play
“Our motto is ‘all we
ask is all you’ve got.’ Every
game is a rivalry challenge
and we always look to have
fun and play the best we
can.”
-Glenn Cummings,
Head Coach
football,” Cummings said. “It
doesn’t matter if you’re big,
small, short, tall, young, old,
skinny, fat, male or female.
There’s a spot on this team
for anyone who wants to play
ball.”
When Cummings joined
the program, the team of 30
had nowhere to play, so they
hosted practices and games in
public parks.
In 2009, the Colchester
Parks
and
Recreation
Department
approved
Cummings proposal to clear
over an acre of land adjacent
to Bayside Park for the
Catamounts to call home. Last
year, the Catamounts put their
paw print on the space with
the construction of a 1,000
square-foot shed adorned with
the team’s name, motto and
logo.
“We’ve already met a lot
of my goals for the program,”
Cummings said. “I wanted to
have our own field and a den
where coaches and players
could get out of bad weather,
brainstorm, watch videos
and store equipment. We’ve
achieved all that. Now, I
want to get power to the
den and have a scoreboard
installed. I also have this
pipedream of getting lights
on the field.”
The rest of Cummings
goals are for the team itself.
“Our motto is all we
ask is all you’ve got,”
Cummings said. “These kids
play for keeps. Every game
is a rivalry challenge and we
always look to have fun and
play the best we can. “
“Our first goal is safety,”
Cummings added. “We put
our kids in the best equipment
we can purchase and we
replace helmets and shoulder
pads throughout each season.
Sports
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BAYSIDE CONCERT SERIES PHOTOS: 16
The 2011 Colchester Catamounts in grade four and under, above, and grade seven through eight, below, gather outside of their
“den” on the team’s field adjacent to Bayside Park on Friday evening.
Photos by Paul Lamontagne
We have about 20 volunteer
coaches and they all have
gotten certification through
USA Football. It’s all about
being safe and having fun.”
About 150 players now
enroll each season, making
the Catamounts one of
the largest youth football
programs in the state.
“Colchester
youth
football has caught fire,”
Cummings said. “I recruit all
year round and it helps when
you get a few championships
under your belt.”
This year, the Northern
Vermont Youth Football
League will split into two
divisions and Colchester’s
Holton to represent U.S. at
Four Nations Cup in Estonia
St. Michael’s College men’s
basketball rising junior Mike
Holton Jr. was one of 11 college
players selected to represent the
United States later this week
and early next week at the Four
Nations Cup in the European
nation of Estonia. He joins
a roster that boasts studentathletes from major Division I
conferences, and will oppose
teams with a pair of active NBA
players.
Holton’s East Coast All
Stars will compete in the capital
city of Tallinn on Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday against
national teams representing
Estonia, Georgia and the
Czech Republic. Among his
teammates are a player who
previously won gold medals
for the United States at two
international tournaments, an
Atlantic 10 Conference AllRookie selection, and a Pac12 Conference All-Freshman
pick. Two players apiece from
Duke University, West Virginia
University and Division III
Lycoming
College
were
selected, while the University
of Iowa, the University of
Maryland, Stanford University
and Xavier University each
claim one member.
A Daktronics All-East
Region pick last winter, Holton
was second in the 16-team
Northeast-10 Conference in
scoring (17), free throws (120)
and free-throw shooting (84.5
percent), leading the team in
all three categories, in addition
to three-pointers (48). The
6-foot-1 guard added career
highs in rebounding (3.9) and
assists (70). Holton also earned
postseason honors from the
NE-10 and the Eastern College
Athletic Conference (ECAC)
while leading his team in
scoring during 17 of 26 games.
In three contests against
NE-10 regular-season cochampions Adelphi University
and Franklin Pierce University two teams that qualified for the
NCAA Tournament - Holton
averaged 23.0 points on 54.1
percent shooting, including 56.3
percent (9-for-16) from threepoint range and 95.2 percent
(20-of-21) on free throws. With
884 career points, Holton heads
into 2012-13 aiming to become
record has landed them in
the Division I pool.
“There aren’t going to be
any gimme games anymore,”
Cummings said. “It’s going
to make the whole league
more competitive, but it’ll
still be centered around safe
fun.”
Players in grades four
and under play flag football
and grades four through
eight play tackle football,
with two divisions in each
age group. Practices for all
ages begin on August 13.
Players can sign up anytime
during the season through
the team’s website www.
colchestercatamounts.com.
LITTLE LEAGUE
the 14th Purple Knight junior
to reach 1,000.
The East Coast All
Stars arrive in Tallinn on
Thursday, opposing Viimsi
Spordikeskuss
for
an
exhibition game on Friday
at 6:30 p.m. local time,
which is seven hours ahead
of Colchester and Eastern
Daylight Time.
The Four Nations Cup
begins on Sunday, with
Holton’s team tipping off at
5:45 p.m. against the Czech
Republic, which is led by Jan
Veselý, the No. 6 pick in the
2011 NBA Draft and a current
member of the Washington
Wizards. On Monday, it
opposes the host nation at 8
p.m. before facing Georgia
the next day at 5:45 p.m. Zaza
Pachulia, the 6-foot-11 Atlanta
Hawk center, will compete for
his native Georgia during the
tournament.
To follow Holton and
the East Coast All Stars, visit
the squad’s Twitter account
(http://www.twitter.com/
East_Coast_BBC).
St. Michael's student-athletes recognized
on NE-10 commissioner’s honor roll
St. Michael's College had 190 studentathletes qualify for the Northeast-10
Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for
the spring semester, including five that posted
a 4.0 grade-point average last semester.
St. Michael's was fifth among the league's
16 institutions in total honorees, and tied for
seventh by having 54 percent of its NE-10
student-athletes land on the Commissioner's
Honor Roll. Student-athletes that earn a
minimum 3.0 GPA during a given semester
are eligible for the accolade. Eighteen of the
Purple Knights' squads compete in the NE-10.
Four of the five 4.0 student-athletes
repeated a feat they turned in the fall. Recent
men's lacrosse graduate Garrett Clark of
Hingham, Massachusetts, rising women's
basketball senior Megan Olsen of Glenmont,
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New York, rising women's soccer senior Ali
Lajoie of Litchfield, New Hampshire and
rising softball junior Amanda Brigante of
Colchester, were repeat qualifiers. Recent
women's swimming and diving graduate
Kaytlyn Kelley of Jefferson, Massachusetts
also recorded a perfect 4.0 GPA in the spring.
The women's cross country program
topped St. Michael's with 22 honorees, a
figure good for second in the NE-10 among
women's cross country teams. With eight
qualifiers, women's tennis tied for the league
high in its sport, while women's basketball
had 11, just one short of the conference
leader.
For a breakdown of each sport’s honorees,
visit
www.smcathletics.com/news/201112/20120718springcommish.
The Colchester 10/11 All-Star little league team poses with the District I championship banner
after winning the title game against Shelburne on Saturday. From left to right, third row: Coach Todd Daniels, Coach Steve Fath and Bos Powell. Second
row: Shane Mable, Tyler Daniels, Jonny Barden, Luke Dion, Lucas McClanahan, Coach David
Blow. First row: Jacob Cullen, Sam Fath, AJ Bushell, Jacob Blow, Dino Ayer, Ben Stapleton
Photo contributed
Thursday, July 19
W-Colchester
L-Williston
The Colchester 10/11
All-Star little league team
beat Williston 3-1 in their
double elimination play at
Schifilliti Field on Thursday.
The team got solid pitching
from starter Jacob Blow,
Sam Fath and Luke Dion.
Jacob Blow, Tyler Daniels,
Luke Dion, Bos Powell and
Sam Fath led the offense.
Colchester continued its
solid defense in this hard
fought matchup. Saturday, July 21
W-Colchester
L-Shelburne
The Colchester 10/11 AllStars beat Shelburne 26-0 in
the District 1 Championship
game on Saturday. Tyler
Daniels pitched a complete
54-pitch game. Colchester
banged out 16 hits, with
multiple RBIs from Jacob
Blow, Lucas McClanahan
and Sam Fath. Every player
reached base and scored at
least one run in the win.
Colchester will advance
to the state tournament this
weekend at Schifilitti Field.
Their first game is against
Essex Junction at 11 a.m. on
July 28.
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 26, 2012
SPORTS
SCHEDULE
LEGION BASEBALL STATE TOURNEY
THURSDAY, JULY 26
Game 1: Cannons vs. Lakes Region,
11 a.m. @ Castleton Game 2: Bennington vs. South Burlington, 2 p.m. @ Castleton
Game 3: Addison vs. Brattleboro,
11 a.m. @ St. Peter Game 4: Rutland vs. Essex,
2 p.m. @ St. Peter
FRIDAY, JULY 27
Game 5: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3,
1 p.m. @ St. Peter
Game 6: Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4,
10 a.m. @ Castleton Game 7: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3:
1 p.m. @ Castleton Game 8: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner
Game 4, 4 p.m. @ Castleton SATURDAY, JULY 28
Game 9:
Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7,
10 a.m. @ Castleton Game 10: Winner Game 5 vs.
Loser Game 8, 1 p.m. @ Castleton Game 11:
Winner Game 7 vs. Winner
Game 8, 4 p.m. @ Castleton SUNDAY, JULY 29
Game 12: Winner Game 9 vs. Loser
Game 11 1 p.m. @ Castleton Game 13: Winner Game 10 vs. Winner
Game 11 4 p.m. @ Castleton
MONDAY, JULY 30
Game 14: Winner Game 12 vs. Winner
Game 13 1 p.m. @ Castleton Game 15: If needed 4 p.m. @ Castleton
Donuts for a cause
Donut Boys and
Dunkin Donuts partner
to benefit Travis Roy
Foundation
The Essex Donut Boys
wiffle ball team will be heading
to Little Fenway in Essex to
participate in the 11th annual
Travis Roy Foundation Wiffle
Ball Tournament on the
weekend of August 10-12. The tournament, open and
free to the public, will again
take place at the quarter-scale
replica of the major league
park built at the home of Essexnative Pat O’Connor.
All proceeds from the
event will go to the Travis Roy
Foundation, which benefits
spinal cord injury survivors and
funds research to find a cure
for paralysis. The foundation’s
namesake Travis Roy, who
resides with his family in
Mallets Bay each summer, was
paralyzed from the neck down
in an accident that cracked his
fourth vertebra eleven seconds
into his first collegiate shift
playing hockey for Boston
University.
Last year’s tournament
raised a record $406,000,
pushing
the
decade-long
fundraising total of the
tournament over $1.5 million.
The Donut Boys, a team of
17-year-old boys from Essex
Junction and Essex Town, will
be at Dunkin Donuts on Route
15 across from the Champlain
Valley
Fairgrounds
on
Thursday, August 9 collecting
donations for the Travis Roy
Foundation. Dunkin Donuts
will match any donations
made between 7 a.m. and 2:30
p.m.
-Kelly March
SMC Lacrosse Trio Continues
Playing Careers Abroad
Three recent St. Michael’s
College
men’s
lacrosse
graduates have continued
their careers in Australia
this
summer;
Christian
Cook of South Burlington,
Peter Hanson of Andover,
Massachusetts, and Tyler
Violette of Amherst, New
Hampshire, are playing for a
team located in the suburbs of
Adelaide.
The trio moved abroad after
graduation in late May to play for
the Woodville Lacrosse Club,
based just north of Adelaide
in southeastern Australia. The
Warriors have existed since
1899 and are considered one
of the strongest clubs in South
Australia, according to their
website. The Purple Knight
alums have mostly appeared
for the top team in Woodville’s
club system, helping it to a 2-8
mark in the Copyworld Men’s
State League, and continuing
a tradition over the past four
years of St. Michael’s graduates
traveling down under to
compete in the program.
Hanson
has
been
chronicling the journeys of the
three Purple Knights via his
blog at kangaroolax.blogspot.
com.au, discussing not only the
differences between lacrosse
in Australia and stateside, but
also sharing his experiences in
the local sporting culture and
events unique to Australia.
A two-year captain at St.
Michael’s and a defender his
senior year, Hanson has posted
16 goals and five assists in
six games for the Warriors
thus far. In four contests with
Woodville’s State League
squad and one with its Division
I outfit, which is one level
lower, Violette has seven goals
and two helpers following a
college career as a long-stick
midfielder. Cook has seen time
in three games between the State
League and Division I, netting
nine markers and adding three
assists. He was a midfielder at
St. Michael’s.
The Essex Donut Boys’ wiffle ball team poses in front of the Travis Roy Foundation Wiffle Ball Rock
of Champions during the annual tournament at Little Fenway in Essex last August. The team, one
of 24 competing this year, is partnering with Dunkin Donuts to raise money for the Foundation on
August 9.
Photo contributed
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Freedom Farm
Horse Show Results
On July 8, Freedom Farm in Jericho held its
second horse show, which is affiliated with the
Vermont Horse Show Association (VHSA).
The results were the following:
High Point Champion:
Kira Clokey, Jericho
High Point Reserve Champion:
Alexis Walker, Essex Junction
Adult Division
Champion: Jane Newland, East Burke
Reserve Champion: Jessica Gunther, Colchester
Senior Division
Champion: Katelyn Patenaude, Derby Line
Reserve Champion: Kira Clokey, Jericho
Junior Division
Champion: Alexis Walker, Essex Junction
Reserve Champion: Emma Pearson, North Hero
Advanced Beginner Division
Champion: Natalie Malmgren, Jericho
Reserve Champion: Amanda Reardon, Essex
Junction
Beginner Division
Champion: Faith Ploof, Essex Junction
Reserve Champion: Eva Joly, Essex Junction
New Beginner Division
Champion: Maisey Baker, Essex Junction
Reserve Champion: Connor Lang, Essex
Junction
Minature Horse Division
Champion: Judy Thibault, Monkton
Reserve Champion: Trenton Tibault,
Essex Junction
The next show that will
be held at Freedom Farm
will be the Chittenden
County 4-H Foundation
Benefit Horse Show
on August 5.
Christ the King School students celebrate their graduation.
Photo contributed
Sixteen Christ the King School eighth-graders graduated
on June 15. Eleven of the graduates will attend Rice Memorial
High School in South Burlington, one will be going to Essex
High School, and four will attend Burlington High School.
Molly Bushnell of Essex Junction (pictured fifth from the left
in the top row) will attend Rice and Taylor Truax (pictured
third from the left), also of Essex Junction, will attend Essex
High School.
Standing from left to right:
Henry Conroy, Shelburne; Lena Burns, Burlington; Taylor
Truax, Essex Junction; Katie McManamon, Burlington;
Molly Bushnell, Essex Junction; Katie Hartnett, Burlington;
Haley Pijanowski, Burlington; Hanna FitzGerald, Burlington;
Quinn DiFalco, Burlington; Angela Cefarello, Colchester;
Lindsay Rockwood, Milton; and Clay Scott, Waterbury.
Kneeling from left to right:
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Erik Cifrian, Fairfax; and Sebastian Huber, New Haven.
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Robinson McCormick of Colchester
Renee Thornton of Winooski
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Grade 8:
Joseph Hester of Colchester
Benjamin McCormick of Colchester
Marlynn Serwili of South Burlington
Ava Simonds of Burlington
Vi Ann Tran of Winooski
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Nathaniel Trudeau of Jericho
Junior Serwili of South Burlington
Zachary Rongo of Milton
Olivia Lesage of Winooski
Grade 7:
Kayla Corrigan of Colchester
Curtis Ianni of Colchester
Matthew LaChance of Colchester
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Grade 8:
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Alexander Trudeau of Jericho
Owen Wood of Colchester
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Johanne Diambou of South Burlington
Sarah Eustis of Essex Junction
Ryan Hester of Colchester
Nathalie Simon of Colchester
Cole Thornton of Winooski
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Katrina Garrow of Milton
Casey Keenan of Winooski
Morgan Liska of Burliongton
Madison Poulin of Colchester
Savana Senecal of Milton
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VNA offers free PCA training
The
Visiting
Nurse
Association of Chittenden and
Grand Isle Counties (VNA)
was recently announced as
grantee for a $93,500 grant
from the Department of
Labor’s Workforce Education
and Training Fund. The grant
allows for the creation of 150
new Personal Care Attendant
(PCA) positions as well as
re-training several hundred
current PCAs. PCAs comprise
the largest paraprofessional
workgroup at the VNA yet
have the highest vacancy rate.
Thanks to support from
the Workforce Education
and Training Fund (WETF)
and the Community College
of Vermont (CCV), the
VNA launched PCA Career
Ladders, a new training
program for PCAs.
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PCA
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the
Governor’s
Career
Ready Program, offered by
CCV. CCV’s Workforce
Coordinator, Tiffany Keune,
explained, “The Governor’s
Career Ready Program helps
to prepare participants with the
skills required to be successful
as they begin the Personal
Care Assistant program, and
as they begin their careers in
healthcare. The partnership
between these two programs
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the VNA’s PCA portion of the
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Helping children, youth and young adults
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Porter’s Point School.
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Toni Navarro and John Zenie, for their work for the
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 26, 2012
Knoll Farm/The Center for
Whole Communities
Helen Whybrow and Peter Forbes
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By TRACEY MEDERIOS
For The Colchester Sun
Knoll Farm is an organic
family-run
farm
owned
by Helen Whybrow and
her husband, Peter Forbes.
The pair grows high-bush
organic berries and raises
purebred Icelandic sheep for
breedstock, wool and grassfed meat. On the farm, the
couple also runs a non-profit
organization — The Center
for Whole Communities.
The Center for Whole
Communities, founded about
ten years ago, offers leadership
development retreats and
focuses on the environmental
and social justice movements.
Through these programs
— and ongoing support —
the couple networks with
more than 1,000 leaders,
in 450 organizations and
communities, in 47 states.
I recently spoke with
Helen
Whybrow,
coowner of Knoll Farm and
The Center for Whole
Communities.
Q:
What
is
the
connection between Knoll
Farm and The Center for
Whole Communities?
A: We offer many
programs through the nonprofit and Knoll Farm. The
farm also presents a lot
of agriculture workshops,
everything from cheese and
compost making to working
with hand tools. The
center’s longest programs
are a week long and were
developed by our faculty. It
is a leadership curriculum,
and our faculty comes from
all over the country to help
facilitate these retreats.
The folks that attend the
retreats are through our
fellowship program. They
don’t pay to come; they are
given fellowship awards
to attend this leadership
curriculum. We probably
have 1,000 alumni now
who have come through this
fellowship program. It is all
grant funded, supported by
about 12 different national
foundations.
Q: What is the mission
of The Center for Whole
Communities?
A: The mission for
The Center for Whole
Communities is to knit
together the environmental
and social justice movements,
to nurture leadership and
communities, as well as
organizations from around
the country. The mission of
our organization is to bring
those conversations, revenue
streams and ideas together
so that there is a more
holistic approach to social
and environmental change.
It is a curriculum that has
evolved over a number of
years, with the help of a great
many people from across the
country.
Q:
What
is
the
difference between the
mainstream environmental
movement and the social
justice movement?
A: Traditionally, what
one calls the “mainstream
environmental movement”
is very separate from the
“social justice movement.”
On the one hand, people from
the environmental movement
are working on such things as
clean water, while the social
justice groups are focusing on
issues like public health, or
access to food in areas where
there isn’t good food security.
Q: Why did you open
The Center for Whole
Communities?
A: My husband, Peter
Forbes, worked in the
conservation movement for
a long time. He was the New
England director for the Trust
for Public Land. Over and
over again, he would see
that saving, or conserving,
a piece of land without
the full engagement of the
community was basically
like putting a band-aid on the
larger problem of land loss
in this country. The whole
social engagement aspect of
land conservation and the
environmental
movement
seemed key to him.
Many people who work in
the environmental movement
get together to talk in hotels
that don’t have any windows,
or in a conference room with a
corporate environment. They
are not really connected to the
land and to the work that they
are doing. We had this vision
of creating a refuge of sorts
for environmental activists; it
would be very land based —
on a farm. Participants would
eat food that was grown in our
garden, picked right before
the meal started. Because
they were working on these
hard issues, in a way that was
renewing to them, we hoped
that this setting could lead
them to a deeper conversation
and set of solutions than they
would otherwise find.
Q: How did it evolve into
what it has become today?
A: As we started working
with conservationists, we
realized that you really
couldn’t have a conversation
about land, land access
and land protection in this
country without talking about
power and privilege, race and
class, and other inequities.
Therefore, our work started
to migrate more into social
justice, inclusion, racism and
diversity. Then we started
bringing in people from
around the country who had
much more expertise, and
awareness, of these issues than
we did, and began learning
from them. Our work then
really became about a place
where very hard conversations
could happen centered on
land, land access, and equity.
Our retreats and faculty are
extremely diverse. We are
very much about raising
issues and conversations that
are at the core of social and
environmental problems in
this country — issues that
don’t often get addressed.
Q: Why did you choose
to raise purebred Icelandic
sheep?
A: Icelandic sheep are one
of the more ancient breeds
of sheep. I have heard that
they have been bred and
farmed in Iceland for almost
15,000 years. They are what
one would call an ancient, or
heritage breed, and because of
this are of great interest to me.
We started with a small flock
around 10 years ago, and now
have about 70 sheep.
Ours lambs are born in
April and stay with their
mothers all summer, going to
market at about 8 months of
age. They are only fed grass
and their mother’s milk; we
don’t wean them. They are
moved every two to three
days and eventually graze
all of the pastures. The areas
that are grazed are rested long
enough to build root mass and
soil fertility, which has been
stimulated by the grazing and
fertilized by the animals.
Q: How do Icelandic
sheep differ from more
traditional breeds?
A: They have many
qualities that one would
associate more with wild
sheep.
The sheep only
come into heat in the fall.
Both sexes have horns. The
females are very protective
of their young and are good
mothers. They tend to lamb
easily on their own, without
a lot of problems or need for
assistance and are very hardy.
The sheep don’t need a great
deal of supplemental feed
to thrive. We came to this
land when the pastures were
very worn out and wanted to
renovate them by using sheep
for grazing methods.
The
Icelandic
sheep
seemed very well suited to
this land. We wanted to be
able to move them through
some of the really old, worn
out pastures and have them
thrive while the pastures
improved as a result. Our
barn wasn’t set up for sheep
so we wanted to be able to
lamb outdoors and not have
a breed that was so highly
bred that they needed a lot
of help during lambing. In
Iceland they are known as a
triple purpose breed — used
for meat, milk, and also
wool. One of the beautiful
things about their wool is that
it comes in many different
colors — an incredible array
of earth tones.
Q: Why did you choose
to grow high-bush organic
blueberries?
A: There are two types
of blueberries that are native
to the Northeast. There is
the low-bush variety, which
is very close to the ground
and harvested with a rake.
They grow particularly well
in Maine. Then you have the
high-bush blueberries that are
also native to the Northeast.
They grow 4-6 feet high
and do very well in the soil
and slopes here. Our land is
much more suited for highbush than low-bush. Highbush like a really acidic soil
— which we have. We have
a piece of land that tilts to
the southeast, perfect for
blueberries because they like
a lot of sun.
Some of our high-bush
blueberries are the older
heirloom variety and have
a pretty distinctive taste.
We have about an acre of
blueberries and have also
put in small quantities of
peach, plum, kiwi, sour
cherries, apples and currants.
Eventually, we would like
to have more fruits for sale,
but right now we are just
marketing our blueberries.
Q: Why is farming
rewarding for you?
A: For me, it combines
so many of the things I am
passionate about, caring for
plants and animals, and really
being part of a landscape that
feels healthy, vibrant and
diverse. I also love having
a place where people feel
welcome, which also provides
food for the community. I
love working with my hands
as well as being outdoors.
I think farming is also
an intellectual pursuit. It
requires a lot of problem
solving and mental ability,
Kurt Sherman and Erik
Van Hauer, co-owners of
Two Black Sheep Farm &
CSA, will be featured in
next week's "Meet Your
Local Farmer" column,
along with their recipe for
zucchini bread. FOOD
Blueberry goat cheese pizza
with caramelized onions
and rosemary
Recipe from Knoll Farm, food styling and photography by Tracey Medeiros
1 (14-by-16-inch) pizza
Ingredients:
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large sweet onions, peeled,
sliced thin and caramelized
Kosher salt, to taste
Coarse cornmeal, as needed
1 high quality pizza dough,
preferably whole-wheat
2 tbsp olive oil, or as needed
8 ounces fresh chevre, at room
temperature,
preferably Vermont Butter &
Cheese Creamery
1 1/2 pints fresh blueberries
3 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
Drizzle of Vermont honey
Method of preparation:
Preheat oven to 450 F. At least 45
minutes before baking pizza, preheat a
pizza stone in the oven.
as well as lots and lots of
physical work. I am also on
the board of NOFA-VT, and
am very excited about what
is happening in Vermont in
terms of the revitalization of
the food system and farming.
Tracey
Medeiros,
of Essex, is a freelance
food writer, food stylist,
recipe
developer
and
tester. Medeiros is the
author of Dishing Up
Vermont (Storey Publishing,
2008). Countryman
Press will be publishing her
second book, The Vermont
Farm Table in the spring of
2013. Reach Tracey at: www.
traceymedeiros.com or via
e-mail at: traceymedeiros@
comcast.net.
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For caramelized onions: In a large
skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the onions and stir to coat. Spread
onions evenly in pan and let cook, stirring
occasionally for 10 minutes. Sprinkle
with salt, reduce heat to medium-low, and
continue cooking for about 30 minutes
more, or until onions are nicely browned.
Remove from stovetop and set aside.
Sprinkle coarse cornmeal onto a pizza
peel and place the dough onto the peel.
Using your hands, stretch the dough to
the size of the peel, approximately 14by 16-inches, and brush with oil. Season
lightly with salt. Arrange the chevre, then
blueberries and onions on the crust. Top
with rosemary, leaving a 1-inch border,
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Music
The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 26, 2012
BY THE BAY
Directed by Colchester High
School Band director Evan
Peltier, the Colchester
Community Band plays at
Bayside Park in
Colchester during
the Summer
Concert Series
2012 on
Saturday, July 21.
The Colchester Community Band plays on the lawn at Bayside Park.
Abagail Kaarla, left, claps, and Dylan
Wood, second from left, looks on as
the Colchester Community Band plays.
Spectators look on as the Colchester Community Band plays.
A band member stands
out in silhouette as the
sun sets during the
concert.
Band members play percussion instruments during the concert.
Photos by Monica Donovan