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Hazy future for Hazelett property
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
A 14-acre lakefront parcel the Town of Colchester
purchased through a voter-approved bond 10 years ago is
“highly sensitive” from an archeological perspective and
consists mostly of endangered “sand plain” habitat, according
to State of Vermont experts hired by the town to assess the
site’s development potential.
Given those opinions and the mitigation hoops the town
would have to go through to develop the parcel — as well as
the apparent lack of will among taxpayers to borrow funds for
a public land development project — the future of the acreage
appears to be as it is today: pristine.
The Hazelett property as it is known after previous owner,
Hazelett Strip Casting, stretches from the north side of Blakely
Road to the shoreline straddling East Lakeshore Drive. Town
staff completed a $22,000 study of the parcel in June and
presented findings to the Colchester Selectboard on Tuesday.
The study included other town and school-owned parcels in
the Malletts Bay neighborhood, totaling roughly 50 acres
combined.
A centerpiece of public development in the area has been
discussed as a community center with an indoor pool and
gymnasium and multi-purpose community space. A non-profit
group of citizens has been meeting as the “Community Center
Initiative” for two years to forward the project. The town’s
study concluded that a community center for Colchester would
be in the 40,000-60,000-square-foot range and cost roughly
$11 million.
The study also concluded that the Hazelett property,
which was the original site focus of the Community Center
Initiative, is not the best of the area’s potential sites. Town staff
recommends a 12-acre school district-owned parcel on the west
side of Laker Lane as the best publicly owned site option. It
carries fewer archeological and ecological constraints and is
closer to the town’s schools and Bayside Park, the study says.
However, in Town Manager Dawn Francis’ summation,
now is not the time to pursue plans for a community center;
Colchester voters defeated the town’s original operating budget
increase from last fiscal year to the current fiscal year at Town
Meeting Day, approving a smaller increase in May. The defeat
prompted Francis to initiate short- and long-term cost-cutting
–See HAZELETT on page 2
A proud Fourth
Feliciano
renews bid
for governor
Essex resident runs as
Libertarian Party nominee
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
than a handful of sales for the first couple
years. He says industry insiders are looking
at 2018 for electric motorcycles reach the
type of mainstream traction that electric cars
have achieved to this point. But sales outpaced
expectations for Phibbs last year. The store
sold six electric motorcycles, and this year it
has sold three, according to Phibbs.
“It’s been much more well-received than
we anticipated,” he said. “If we could get them
faster, we’d sell more. I don’t even have any on
the floor right now.”
In contrast to the booming sound of gaspowered bikes, the electric motorcycle is
a quiet ride. As such, they are attracting a
different customer than the motorcycling
traditionalist, Phibbs said.
“The lack of noise is a selling point,” he said.
“You can go anywhere and not have to worry
Dan Feliciano was never shy about his
Libertarian perspective when running for
governor as an independent four years ago
against Republican Brian Dubie and nowGov. Peter Shumlin. This time around,
however, he’s representing that viewpoint
more explicitly, running as the Vermont
Libertarian Party’s nominee.
A resident of Essex for 10 years, Feliciano
brings a background of financial, process
and strategy consulting for businesses to the
campaign, and he hopes to bring those skills
to Montpelier as Vermont’s chief executive.
He believes he can cut 10 percent out of the
state budget without breaking a sweat, and
with a negligible effect on state services.
Shumlin plans to run for a third two-year
term, while Scott Milne of North Pomfret is
the Republican challenger. The election is
set for November.
“I’ve always been a Libertarian at
heart so I decided I’d make it known I’m
a Libertarian and these are my principals,”
he said in an interview Monday. “It’s
significantly different than (running as
an independent) and recruiting your own
ground force. I have so many people willing
to help me.”
Feliciano grew up in Monroe, N.Y., a
high school dropout who got his GED after
enlisting in the Navy. He’s a graduate of
Virginia Commonwealth University with
a bachelor’s degree in business. He and
his wife have three children, two students
at Essex High School and one at Founders
Memorial School.
True to Libertarianism, Feliciano has
a dim view of state bureaucracy and, as a
former health care industry technocrat,
believes the Shumlin-led path to universal,
government-run health care is doomed to
fail.
“I don’t think the state has the
competence to develop a health care model
that can reduce costs,” he said. “There’s no
way the state can put the infrastructure in
place that will be scalable. No one (in state
government) has a clue what it takes to do
that.”
Feliciano developed his business acumen
at IBM — not locally in Essex Junction but
–See HARLEY on page 3
–See FELICIANO on page 2
The American Legion Post 91 Color Guard marches in Colchester’s Fourth of July Parade on Friday morning. See more photos on page 16.
OLIVER PARINI
Harley’s electric motorcycle has industry abuzz
Local retail store awaits
customer feedback from
national prototype tour
By JASON STARR
The Colchester Sun
Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle
prototype is touring retail outlets across the
country this summer, but a stop two weeks ago
in Boston is as close as it will get to Vermont
this year, says Green Mountain HarleyDavidson General Manager Peter Curless.
The store on Pearl Street in Essex has
literature, videos and photos of the “Livewire”,
as it is called, and its sales force is conversant
in the new technology, but the store is
waiting along with Harley customers on the
final version of the bike. Harley-Davidson is
relying on rider feedback from the prototype
tour before moving forward with full-fledged
production.
“Harley is really conscientious of trying to
do it the right way,” said Curless. “Especially
with something like an electric motorcycle,
they want to make sure it’s effective … I think
they’re trying to gather as much information as
they can from the customer and see what type
of reaction the customer base is going to have.”
The Livewire would not be the first electric
motorcycle to hit the market. A company called
Zero Motorcycles and another called Brammo
are dedicated electric motorcycle companies
that have had products on the market for at
least two years. However, neither have dealers
in Vermont. The closest motorcycle dealership
to Vermont to carry electric motorcycles is
Albany’s Phibbs Motor Sports.
Owner Jerry Phibbs brought electric
models onto the sales floor for the first time
last August and didn’t expect to see more
Beekeeper passes knowledge on to others
By ANTHONY LABOR
The Colchester Sun
Paul Yanus claimed during an introduction to beekeeping seminar
that he “doesn’t know anything about bees” despite being a beekeeper
for nearly 30 years.
“They are fascinating creatures,” he said at the seminar held at
Burnham Library on Monday. “Every time I think I know something
about bees, they turn around and change on me.”
Yanus, owner and operator of Mount Creek Apiary in Underhill,
gave a group of people that attended his seminar an insight of what it
takes to start up as a beekeeper and tips on what people should do before
getting bees.
He likes to teach what he has learned over the years to help others
interested in beekeeping to get started.
Monday was the fourth time he held an introduction to beekeeping
class.
“I want to teach people what beekeeping entails and what they
should expect when getting into beekeeping,” he said. “I want to help
people make sure they want to do it, so they don’t spend the money to
get something started and realize it’s not for them.”
During his class, Yanus showed what a hive looks like and how
to construct one. He showed off tools such as a smoker, bee suits and
other tools needed for beekeeping. He also gave tips of classes to attend,
books to read and other ways to gain knowledge on beekeeping.
He has been a beekeeper since 1985 and said it isn’t a hobby of his,
but rather a passion.
“No matter how stressful things get, bees are a great way to escape
everything,” he said. “When I go into my beehives, the rest of the world
seems to go away.”
Yanus was working as a game warden in New Jersey when he found
himself walking around the woods and stumbled upon two beehives.
“I spent a day and a half watching the beehives,” he said. “I was just
fascinated by them and that’s how it started.”
Ever since then, he has had what he calls a “sickness” for beekeeping.
–See BEEKEEPER on page 3
Paul Yanus describes the uses of beekeeping
tools on Monday evening at Burnham Memorial
Library in Colchester.
ANTHONY LABOR
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 10, 2014
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when they come back to school
as second-graders. They plan to
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for the company’s
global business services
division. He consulted for
about 20 years in strategy
and transformation for both
public and private enterprises,
according to a press release
announcing his nomination.
Earlier this year, he took a
position with Keurig Green
Mountain, working out of
the company’s Waterbury
headquarters.
“Dan is comfortable
and
financial
driving
improvement
operational
change-averse
large,
in
organizations,” the press
using
states,
release
descriptors Feliciano would
argue apply to Vermont
government.
“We can take 10 percent
out of the budget easily,”
“The
said.
Feliciano
bureaucrats will tell you ‘I
can’t deliver the same service.
Well guess what? You can
deliver the service, and I’ll
show you how to do so.
“If they don’t think they
can do it, they can be replaced,
and I know the people who
can come in and do it.”
Feliciano looks forward
to six months of speaking,
name
his
increasing
recognition and debating
Shumlin and the other
challengers to the governor’s
job. He’s inviting Democrats
and Republicans to write in
his name in August party
primaries as a way to raise his
statewide profile.
“There are Republicans
and Democrats supporting
HAZELETT
from page 1
measures.
“Given
the
fiscally
constrained
environment
we appear to be in now, I
don’t think the taxpayers
have the appetite to approve
the community center that’s
represented here,” she said
Tuesday after the presentation
to the selectboard.
“I just don’t want to lose
Dan Feliciano
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my run for governor,” he said,
calling the Libertarian Party
the most inclusive and socially
accepting in Vermont. “I
intend to run my race to beat
Shumlin.”
A big part of beating
Shumlin is convincing voters
that there are lower-risk,
lower-cost alternatives to
government-run
universal,
health care. He advocates
for an increase in consumer
choice for insurance products
as a way to contain the cost
of insurance premiums and
put downward pressure on
the cost of health care service
delivery. Shumlin’s singlepayer model, he argues, will
only affect the administrative
costs of health care while
service deliver will remain a
function of non-governmental
entities.
“The cost drivers are not
Feliciano
administrative,”
said.
Along with state spending
cuts and market-driven health
care solutions, other planks
platform
Feliciano’s
on
include reducing personal
and business tax burdens
and creating a stable and
predictable business climate.
In a press release
announcing his nomination,
Feliciano states: “What we
need is a complete break from
the system that continues to
recklessly increase spending
and taxes, creating an unstable
and unpredictable business
climate, and infringing on
people’s basic civil liberties.
When it comes down to it,
it’s a simple message — that
people are smart enough to
make their own decisions.
Therefore, my policies default
to less government spending,
lower taxes, more freedom
for all, and no single payer
healthcare.”
momentum with this,” board
member Jeff Bartley countered.
“Let’s not go backwards,”
board member Tom Mulcahy
agreed. “Let’s continue to go
forward.”
Among
the
study’s
recommended next steps are to
sell the Hazelett property and to
“do nothing with the land for
now and consider options at a
later date.” Other possibilities
are to work on public/private
partnerships,
fundraising
“and other non-conventional
financing options.”
The selectboard plans
to present findings from the
study to the school board,
local water districts and the
Chittenden County Regional
Planning Commission, which
plans to study options for land
use and traffic flow around
East Lakeshore Drive later this
year, according to Colchester
Director of Planning and
Zoning Sarah Hadd.
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 10, 2014
Water, sewer reconstruction begins
at Windemere mobile home park
Upgrades to the water delivery and
wastewater disposal systems at Windemere
Estates Mobile Home Park in Colchester will
commence this summer after nearly two years
of planning and a positive town-wide vote.
Windemere is one of Vermont’s oldest
mobile home parks and is located on Johnson
Avenue, between St. Michael’s College
and Camp Johnson. The park is home to
approximately 200 people and is owned by the
non-profit affordable housing developer, The
Housing Foundation, Inc. The park is managed
by the Vermont State Housing Authority.
The work will be extensive and will include
all new water and sewer mains throughout
the park and new services to each lot. Plus,
construction will involve installing fire
hydrants and re-grading and paving park roads,
which will improve stormwater drainage.
Windemere Estates Mobile Home Park
was originally developed in the 1940’s and
called Green Mountain Mobile Home Park;
it grew to its current size of 6.6 acres in the
1970’s. Currently, about 80 families live at
Windemere.
While reducing the number of lots may be
ideal, it is not feasible in the short term if a
positive operating budget is to be maintained
and the park is to remain affordable. However,
in order to sustain a safe and healthy living
environment for the residents of Windemere,
it was determined that rehabilitation activities
must be performed.
The most important goal of this
rehabilitation project is the preservation and
stabilization of affordable housing stock,
according to a press release from the Vermont
State Housing Authority.
Funding for the project is provided
through the State of Vermont Department of
Environmental Conservation with support
from the Town of Colchester. Technical
assistance was provided by the Vermont Rural
Water Association and the Champlain Water
District. Summit Engineering is the project
engineer, and Kingsbury Companies is the
General Contractor.
HARLEY
from page 1
about anyone complaining
about the noise. It’s a whole
different experience. It’s not
going to replace the gaspowered bike, it’s something
that appeals to a different
market”
Curless expects HarleyDavidson’s Livewire to play
well in Vermont.
“It’s about evolving and
understanding that there are
people out there who may An electric motorcycle by Zero Motorcycles.
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not really appreciate the
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don’t want to be eliminated It validates what we’ve been be ready when the Livewire
hits the floor at Green
from the fun and freedom,” saying all along.”
Electric
motorcycle Mountain Harley.
he said. “It’s great to be a
“Just being an old
part of a company that is production has lagged behind
understanding of trying to electric cars because the Vermonter from way back
evolve and trying to ensure cost to produce motorcycle seeing windmills and solar
that we continue to expand batteries had been too high panels now in Vermont – it’s
our customer base. For to make a reasonably priced part of the future and this is
me personally, I’m pretty bike, Phibbs said. Only Harley-Davidson’s future
recently has it come down – anything we can do to help
excited about it.”
Harley’s recent release of to a point of commercial out the ecology here and
keep things green.” he said.
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State hires D.C. firm to help
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Attorney General Bill
Sorrell said Monday that
the state has retained a
Washington, D.C., legal
firm to help defend a lawsuit
filed against Vermont’s new
GMO labeling law.
The law firm of Robbins,
Russell, Englert, Orseck,
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General Megan J. Shafritz
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BEEKEEPER
from page 1
Over the years, Yanus
has worked his way up to
29 beehives. Out of the
beehives, he said he gathers
between 1,300 and 1,400
pounds of honey per year.
From that honey, he
sells different liquid and
cream honeys to sell at local
farmers’ markets and craft
fairs. He has five different
flavors of cream, including
raspberry,
strawberry,
cinnamon, blueberry and
plain.
He has only been
attending farmers’ markets
since he retired in 2013. He
can be found at the Jericho
and Essex Farmers’ Markets
this year.
“It’s really fun to just
go out and meet people,”
he said. “Most people aren’t
aware of what good honey
tastes like.
“Most people only know
what they can get from
Costco or other stores like
that,” he added. “When
people taste mine, they can’t
believe the difference. It’s
great to show people how
great real honey tastes and
spreading my knowledge of
beekeeping and everything
to go along with it through
classes and the farmers’
markets.”
Yanus can be found at
the Jericho Farmers’ Market
at Mills Riverside Park on
Thursday’s between 3 and
6:30 p.m., and at the Essex
Five
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constitutionality of the law.
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 10, 2014
OPINION
Perspective
Thoughts for the
Class of 2014
The recent Colchester High
COLCHESTER’S
School graduation was an
uplifting event, as always. One
CHRONICLER
cannot help but smile when
looking at jubilant young faces
filled with hope and promise –
all dressed the same in a cap and
Inge
gown with only their beautiful
Schaefer
faces, so alive and powerfully
hopeful on this special day,
separating one from the other.
Time passes so quickly
that capturing these moments
matters. Maybe having a son
who graduated from CHS in 1982 and who just now turned 50 brings
on this melancholy. I still remember his beaming smile that day, as he
embraced his friends – also smiling from ear to ear. Life has been good
for most of them since that day, but not for all – life happens, as we know.
So, for the class of 2014, perhaps we say a prayer for their happiness
and success. Maybe we go so far as to make a silent vow to be there
for them – whether it’s to offer a helping hand or to volunteer in a way
that makes their life better, because, after all, we are in this together.
Before we leave this Class of 2014, here are some interesting
tidbits on these graduates. Bob Hall of the high school’s guidance
department was kind enough to forward along some statistics on
this class that gives a hint to its personality. One hundred and sixtythree students received their diplomas. Of those, 67 percent will
pursue a post-secondary education with the majority staying in
state, the largest number (22) going to the University of Vermont,
then Community College of Vermont (15), Champlain (6), St.
Michael’s College (4), Castleton (4), and Vermont Tech (3).
According to the graduation survey the students completed, the
most popular fields of study are health services (from pre-med to
nursing to rad tech – 16 in all); engineering (15), and business (11).
Of those graduates not headed for college, 20 percent will be going
directly to work, four students are entering apprenticeship programs,
four are enlisting in the military (3 Marines, 1 Army – thank you
for your service), and one student has signed up for Americorps –
thank you for that as well. According to the graduation program, 38
members of this class were in the National Honor Society (3.5 GPA)
– of these, Kiley Baillargeon, Jeremy Barton, Daniel Brigante,
Summer Colley, Lauren Hutchings, Natalie Orner, Maia Patrie,
Christopher Prado, Carina Sobel, Ethan Thibault and Gabriela
Zimbron were Summa Cum Laude grads; Alexander Barnes, Megan
Bullock, Henry Butler, Kristina Chapman, Benjamin Cross,
Braeden Doud, Tanner Ducharme, Alana Feeley, Joshua Gervais,
Danielle Hart, Taylor Lance, Julia Meadows, Ethan Miller,
Justin Miller, Jacquelyn Nagle and Amanda Wark graduated
with Magna Cum Laude honors. So clearly this was a hard-working,
bright bunch. Teremy Garen was the student member of the School
Board, and they chose Tara Sharkey as their Teacher of the Year.
This class of 2014 also won state championships in soccer and lacrosse,
had repeat national debate tournament competitors and award-winning
instrumental and vocal musicians. It started the first girls’ varsity
lacrosse team, and given how rough that game is, one might add this
had to be a pretty tough class as well. All in all, these are graduates to be
proud of. Congratulations again, Colchester High School Class of 2014.
Two weeks ago while at the post office, Bonnie G. told me that the
next day (June 27) would be her last after 32 years with the U.S. Postal
Service. Many of you know Bonnie – she was seated at the middle
counter when you walked into the post office on Malletts Bay Avenue.
“I’ve worked all my life, am now pushing 70, so I’m looking
forward to retirement,” said Bonnie. Her husband was also retiring
the same day, and while she wasn’t sure yet what they would
be doing, they will at least be doing it together, which is great. I
will miss her and her tootsie pops, but wish her every happiness
and many thanks for the always pleasant and efficient service.
Kathleen Ann Bamford, a graduate student at the University
of Vermont, recently spoke about the Colchester Bog to the
members of Colchester Historical Society. The Bog is located right
next to Airport Park on Colchester Point Road in Malletts Bay.
Here is some of what she had to say: The Bog is a UVM Natural area
and resides on a peninsula between two rapidly developing shoreline
areas of Lake Champlain. The 175 acres of mostly peatland is home
to diverse flora and fauna that includes, but is not limited to, Canada
geese, pine siskin (a bird), beaver, wood duck, common redpoll (bird),
leopard frog, bull frog, snapping turtle, garter snake, and American
toad. The Bog itself is a freshwater wetland of soft spongy ground
consisting mainly of partially decayed plant matter called peat. The
area is 9,000 years old (finally something older than me!), and was
established in the last ice age when sand deposits separated it from
Lake Champlain. The Abenakis were its first habitants and used
plants in the Bog for medicine to cure things like the common cold
and headaches. Sphagnum moss was used for diapers and insulation.
For more information on the Bog, go to http://
researchguides.uvm.edu/colchester_bog
The Porters moved to the Bog in 1804 to farm. In 1899, they
sold a strip of their land for railroad use. In 1945 land was bought
by Charlie and Virginia Brink for use as an airport – called
Champlain Airport. This was later sold to the town for use as a
park, now called Airport Park. The Nature Conservancy bought
the Bog from the Porter and O’Brien families in 1973. They
turned it over to UVM in 1974 for research and preservation.
Kathleen also did a field trip to the Bog with the MBS fifthgrade class. “My focus is on sustainability education as I feel it is
crucial to the future of our ecosystems that the next generation has
a connection to the well-being of our environment,” she adds. The
public is reminded to be aware of the delicate and fragile nature of
some of the Bog’s inhabitants and to use care when walking in the
area. That means picking up after your pets – whatever they are.
A tricky July Fourth this year with the inclement weather, but gratefully,
the precipitation held off until both the parade and fireworks were over.
With November elections looming, the 2014 parade had its share of
politicians marching. I may have missed some, but those I recall seeing
included Peter Welch, Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, Sen. Dick Mazza, Scott
Milne, Patrick Brennan and Pam Loranger. Our Town Manager Dawn
Francis was greeting folks as she walked along both sides of the road,
and CPD Chief Jennifer Morrison was driving a vehicle in the parade.
It was nice to see Colchester Sun editor Elsie Lynn carrying a
banner and to hear the terrific bands, “Dr. Jazz,” (who I think was
in the first parade in 1970; if not the first, pretty darn close), Bob
Degree’s group (also a long-time participant) and for the first time,
“Clean Slate,” a terrific band of young local musicians who not only
entertained from Creek Farm to the library, but played and sang all the
way back! Thanks, as always, to all the participants and to Colchester
Parks and Rec for their hard work.
More next time – July 24. Send me your news at ingevt@comcast.
net. Until then, enjoy the summer and God bless!
Reading friends
Logan Mock and Catherine Jones read together on the lawn of Burnham Memorial Library as part of the summertime Reading
Friends Program.
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Letter to the Editor
Is the Vermont Gas pipeline worth
wetlands impact
The Vermont Gas Systems’ proposal to build a gas pipeline
in Chittenden and Addison counties has come under criticism,
and rightly so, for a variety of reasons.
It would lock more Vermonters into decades of fossil
fuel dependency, and the line will also ship gas that has been
“fracked” out of the ground, threatening water sources across
the country. (Remember, Vermont several years ago banned the
practice of fracking.)
What most people don’t know is that the project would also
have the largest impact on wetlands – in fact twice as much
impact in terms of acres – of any project approved in Vermont
in the last ten years, according to the Vermont Department of
Environmental Conservation.
At least 28 acres of wetlands would be affected by this
project. For context, the majority of projects in Vermont that
require a wetland permit affect about a half acre or less of
wetlands. (An acre is about the size of a football field.)
Another way to look at it is this: The Vermont Gas project
will impact as much wetland acreage as all other wetland impacts
across the state in an average year in Vermont.
Wetlands help control floods because they soak up
precipitation, acting as a sponge. Wetlands along the Otter Creek
were credited with sparing downtown Middlebury big destruction
during tropical Storm Irene.
Wetlands are also nature’s water filters. If we want to clean
up places like Lake Champlain, wetlands need to be left alone
to do their job, especially in the Champlain Valley where this
pipeline is proposed. Destroying wetlands undermines nature’s
ability to manage pollution being dumped in to the lake, and all
nearby water bodies.
Wetlands have other values too: They provide key habitat for
all sorts of wildlife, including insects, amphibians, fish, birds and
mammals. They also serve as outdoor classrooms where young
Vermonters can learn about the world around them.
Vermont has already lost a lot of wetlands. The Agency of
Natural Resources estimates that Vermont has lost about 35
percent of our wetlands since the state was settled by Europeans.
Vermont has a policy that there should be no net loss of wetlands
in the state. We all need energy, and energy requires infrastructure. But
we also always need to fully understand the tradeoffs of any
development. With all the negatives, is this gas pipeline project
really worth it?
Kim Greenwood
Vermont Natural Resources Council
Focusing on the first years
I am a member of the Council for Building Bright Futures
(BBF) of Chittenden County, a former BBF Coordinator for
Essex and an Ambassador for Let’s Grow Kids.
I’m writing about the new educational animated video
produced by the Let’s Grow Kids campaign, titled “Why Focus
on the First Years.” The video illustrates brain development
in babies and toddlers and the quality early experiences our
youngest children need to be prepared to succeed in school and
in life: good nutrition, nurturing relationships with caregivers,
stimulating interactions with adults, and safe and stable
environments.
I think this video is important because too many of our
children are not getting the support and preparation they need for
strong cognitive, social and emotional development. As the video
highlights, 80 percent of a child’s brain develops in the first three
years, and the brain connections made during this time become
the foundation for future learning, skill-building, and socialemotional development. We want all of our children to get the
preparation they need to live happy, successful lives, but 40-50
percent of children in Vermont are unprepared for kindergarten
and 32 percent of third-graders are reading below grade level.
You can watch the video and find out more about the
Let’s Grow Kids public education campaign at the website:
letsgrowkids.org. If you support creating positive, lasting change
that will help all of our children get the preparation they need to
succeed in life, please share this video with your friends, family,
neighbors and coworkers.
Saramichelle Stultz
Essex Junction
What is Vermont’s ideal population?
By GEORGE PLUMB
This year marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon
Johnson’s “unconditional war on poverty.” For most of that time,
and indeed to this day, economists often say that the best way
to improve our economy is to grow the population because that
creates more consumers and therefore more demand for goods
and services including construction of new homes, more shopping
places, and larger places for recreation like ski resorts.
It turns out, however, that growing the population doesn’t
decrease poverty. This is well documented in the recently added
sixteenth indicator for the world precedent setting “What is an
Optimal/Sustainable Population for Vermont?” report, which can
be read at www.vspop.org. The indicator shows that even though
Vermont’s population has increased by a huge 50 percent since the
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War on Poverty began in 1964, the poverty level hasn’t decreased
at all but has remained approximately the same at 12 percent.
Political leaders, developers and some environmentalist also
usually say that we can grow the economy while protecting the
environment, a claim that scientific data trends for everything from
water pollution to generation of greenhouse gas emissions has
proven to be a totally false.
While there are several ways to measure economic well being,
including GDP and median income adjusted for inflation, poverty is
the most important measure because as Aristotle said, “The greatest
measure of a society is the way it treats its weakest members.”
The signs of poverty are all around us, including the increase in
people staying in homeless shelters, the number of Vermonters on
food stamps — which in June of 2013 was at a record high level
of over 100,000 (or one out of every six people) — the demand
in local food shelves, people with signs begging for money, and
deteriorated homes in our cities, villages, and countryside.
It’s time for economists and political leaders to stop saying that
we have to grow the population in order to grow the economy. Not
only does it not reduce poverty levels, it also means more people
competing for jobs, and as a result, even lower wages. This forces
people to work longer hours.
When I was just starting out in my professional career in the
1960s there were usually only a handful of people at the most
applying for any given position. Now, as younger people will
verify, it is not at all unusual to have at least a hundred people
applying for the same job opening.
The author of the Poverty Indicator in the report is Eben Fodor
who is also the author of the book “Better not Bigger: How to Take
Control of Urban Growth and Improve Your Community.” In
concluding this indicator, Eben states: “Because there are so many
variables it is very difficult to predict what an optimum/sustainable
population would be to minimize or eliminate poverty. If we were
to go by the historical fact that Vermont’s lowest recorded poverty
rate was in 1970, when the population was 444,330, then the
optimum population might be lower than it is today.
“A stable population level has been shown to have higher levels
of individual prosperity, so maintaining a stable and sustainable
population appears to be the best bet for minimizing poverty.
Our optimum/sustainable population estimate for a steady state
economy is a population of 500,000.”
A growth-forever culture with finite resources has been proven
to be bad for the environment and long-term sustainability. It is
also not good for people’s economic well-being.
George Plumb of Washington, Vt., is the executive director
of Vermonters for Sustainable Population.
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Obituaries
Martino Marcelino
BURLINGTON — Martino
Marcelino, 87, passed away on
July 4, 2014. He was born
Jan. 8, 1927 in Burlington,
Vt. to Martino and Margaurite
(Stannard) Marcelino. He
proudly served his country in
the U.S. Army during WWII,
enlisting at 17. Martino
married his devoted wife
of 65 years, Doris Proulx,
on Nov. 10, 1948 at Holy
Cross Catholic Church. He Martino Marcelino
graduated with an Associates
Degree from Burlington Business College, now known
as Champlain College. He worked at Vermont Structural
Steel as a supervisor of bridge construction for 28 years.
After retiring, Martino then became Vice-President of
A Marcelino Company and Marcelino Machinery and
Asphalt, which he enjoyed working at with his son. He was
predeceased by his parents, brother Phillip Sr, and sister
Arthea Robare.
To his family and friends, he was known as “Tina,”
“Marty,” and “Grandpa.” He enjoyed camping with his
wife and family in their motor home, having many fond
adventures in their travels. Martino loved his winter home
in Fort Myers, Fla., as well as bowling, golf, fishing,
hunting, traveling, family gatherings, playing cards with
friends and family, and “tinkering” at his workbench. He
was a member of the ELKS, RVA Winooski, the American
Legion, and was a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course on
public speaking. He was a devout Catholic and attended
mass regularly.
A beloved and devoted husband and father, left to cherish
his memory are his wife Doris, sons Alan and wife Linda,
Brian and Kelly of Colchester, his grandchildren; Erica
and husband Trevor Howard, Dana and wife Hilary, Erin,
Derek, and Jamie, 5 great grandchildren, his brother Ernest
Sr. and wife Pauline, brother Jed, many nieces, nephews,
extended family, countless friends, and his beloved dog
“Chewee.”
The Marcelino family would also like to express
our deepest thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses,
and caregivers of Fletcher Allen Health Care, the
VNA, and Starr Farm Nursing and Rehabilitation
for their care and support during this difficult time.
Visitation was July 9, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. at LaVigne Funeral
Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St Winooski, VT.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July
10, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church 416 Church Rd,
Colchester, VT. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations
By SUE ALENICK
United Way Volunteer
Volunteer once a week,
once a month or once in a
while. The listings below
are a sample of the 300+
volunteer needs from more
than 250 agencies found
online at www.unitedwaycc.
org. More information
available at 860-1677,
Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Postering
Laura Kate
Winterbottom Memorial
Fund needs volunteers
to put up posters in
Burlington and around
Chittenden County to
publicize Laura’s March
annual 5K walk/run to end
sexual assault. Posters
should go up in early
August for the September
event and be checked
weekly to be sure they are
still visible. Contact JoAnn
Winterbottom at (914)
234-9759 or email jjpw@
earthlink.net.
C
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Summer camp
Camp Exclamation
Point in Thetford has
volunteer opportunities
for camp counselors and
certified lifeguards (age 18
and over) for their weeklong (Aug. 15-22) camp
for 110 campers from lowincome families (grades
3-8) along with campers
in a Teen Leadership
Program. Certified
Lifeguards age 18+ are
particularly needed.
Contact John O’Farrell
at (413) 384-2623 or
email campexcl@gmail.
com.
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Rabble in arms
Lake Champlain
Maritime Museum in
Vergennes is preparing
can be made in Martino’s
honor to the American Heart
Association or the MS Society
of VT. Online condolences
may be shared with the family
at www.lavignefuneralhome.
com. ◊
Betty Foster
Bessette
COLCHESTER — Betty
Foster Bessette passed away
peacefully June 21, 2014. She
was born Betty Ruth Spear on Betty Foster Bessette
Dec. 12, 1921 to Robert and
Dorothy (Moorby) Spear in
Burlington, Vt. She married Elwin H Foster who passed
away May 1968, with whom she had five children; Norman,
Elwin Jr., Robert “Bob”, Steve, and Kenneth. She was also
married to Howard Bessette who passed away September
1973. Betty was a loving and generous person, always
putting everyone before herself.
Left to cherish her memory are sons Norman, Robert,
and Steve (Linda), 12 grandchildren; many Greatgrandchildren, many great-great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews John and Carolyn Leo, Neil and Jackie Wells,
Annie Chamberlain, and Jimmy and Patty Leo, Betty’s
special companion Arthur Barber, extended family and
friends.
A funeral service was held on Monday, June 30 at the
United Church in Colchester. Visitation was from 2-5 p.m.
at the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132
Main St., Winooski. Donations in Betty’s name may be
made to the American Heart Association or the American
Cancer Association. Online condolences may be shared
with the family at www.lavignefuneralhome.com.
Anthony Pfohler
COLCHESTER — Anthony Pfohler peacefully passed
away on June 22, 2014. He was born April 1, 1943 to
Anton and Emma (Garrow) Pfohler in Keeseville, N.Y.
Tony was an executive in the grocery business. He enjoyed
golf, fishing, woodworking and was a proud member of the
Catholic Faith.
He is survived by his children; Toni (Lesley) Pfohler,
Robert (Cynthia) Pfohler, and Michelle (Patrick) O’Donnell,
grandchildren; Dugan, Joshua, Conroy, Emmakate, and
Caleb, sisters; Gloria Young, Carolyn (Don) Loreman, and
Teresa (Don) Whitaker, longtime friend Rose O’Leary and
Family, the mother of his children Patricia, extended family
and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents,
brother John Pfohler and brother-in-law Robert Young.
A service will be held at a later date in Keeseville, N.Y.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.
lavignefuneralhome.com.
The
family would like to thank the staff
at Birchwood Terrace Special Care
Unit, especially Cheryl Townsend,
who went above and beyond for
Tony and his family. Donations
in Tony’s name may be made
to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are under the care
of LaVigne Funeral Home and
Cremation Service.
George F. Larrabee Jr. George F. Larrabee Jr.
ESSEX CENTER — George
F. Larrabee Jr. 87 of Indian Brook
Road in Essex Center passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014
in St. Augustine, Fla. after a short illness. George was born
on Dec. 13, 1926 in Lynn, Mass. the son of Nellie (Babbitt)
and George F. Larrabee Sr. He grew up and was educated
in Swapscott, Mass. George was married to Lucile (Dulac)
on April 15, 1950.
George worked many years for Eastern Breeders Inc.,
retired from Stanford Seed Company and worked part time
for Agway in Colchester and Essex Junction.
George is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years
Lucile, his sister Carolyn Desmarais of Clearwater, Fla. and
his three children: daughter Marguerite Hill and husband
Richard, son George E. Larrabee and wife Marie, daughter
Jeanette Pelkey and husband Lester. He also leaves behind
seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21,
2014 at St. Lawrence Church located at 158 West Street,
Essex Junction. There was no public calling.
The family asks that donations be made to the UVM
Extension Fund at the UVM Foundation, 411 Grasse Mount,
Burlington, VT 05401 or Vermont FFA Association, 4351
Crown Point Road, Bridport, VT 05734.
Volunteers
to be assembled. Contact
for a recreation of the 1814
British attack on Fort Cassin Elisa Nelson at 475-2022 or
email [email protected]. and needs volunteers with
building skills to create a
Provide a meal/spend an
“fort” for their on-water
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“battle.” Work will take
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ANEW Place is a
between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. temporary emergency shelter
providing housing, food
Building skills are needed
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length of a wheel bolt should be
equal to the diameter of the fastener’s threads; however, deeper thread
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Square Dance with Kick ‘Em Jenny! The
American Legion Post 3 will be hosting a
square dance with entertainment provided by Kick ‘Em Jenny, a six piece old-time
band from Vermont. The band is comprised of a variety of instruments including: twin fiddles, banjo uke, guitar, bass
and more. Jenny Monfore will be calling the dances. All dances are taught. No
experience necessary. American Legion
Post 3, Montpelier, 7-10 p.m. Information:
223-7131.
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Join the Winooski Valley Park District for a leisurely summer evening
stroll along the bike path where
the Winooski River meets Lake
Champlain to catch a beautiful sunset over the lake. Meet at the Delta
Park parking area at the end of
Windemere Way in Colchester.
Delta Park, Colchester, 8-9:30 p.m.
Free. Contact Lauren: 863-5744.
Art in the Park: Journaling from Nature. The
Vermont State Parks will be hosting nature journaling opportunity. Observing
the wonders of nature will be the focus
of the event. No art or writing experience
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8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$44. Information:
Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact: 651654-2281.
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part of its summer concert series. Pipers
Den blends fiddle, bagpipes and dynamic stringed accompaniment into a driving
Celtic sound. All proceeds go to continue
the Round Church Concert Series and
the upkeep of the Round Church. Round
Church, Richmond, 7 p.m. $5 suggested
donation. Contact Tim: 434-4565 or [email protected].
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Saturday
Lawn Sale. The United Church of Colchester
will be hosting a summer lawn sale. The
proceeds of the sale will benefit local
mission projects. A wide variety of items
will be on sale. Located next to the Burnham Library in Colchester. United Church
of Colchester, Colchester, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Information: 879-5442.
Little Owl Felting Class. The Birds of Vermont
Museum presents this crafting class taught
by Susi Ryan of the Felted Gnome Knows.
Celebrate the full moon by making your
own small owl. Susi Ryan will guide participants in the craft of felting a little owl.
Please pre-register, maximum enrollment
of eight. Class cost includes materials.
Additional kits will available for sale.
Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington,
1-3 p.m. $35. Information: 434-2167 or
[email protected].
Evening Birds of The Vineyard. The Birds of
Vermont Museum and Huntington River
Vineyard will be hosting an evening of
wood-fired pizza, wine and bird calling
as twilight fills the sky. Staff and members of the Birds of Vermont Museum will
share their observations and introduce
you to new birds as well as some regional favorites. Huntington River Vineyard,
Huntington, 3-7 p.m. Cost of food and
wine. Information: 434-2167
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Sunday
Folk Concert. The Isle La Motte Preservation
Trust presents the delightful folk duo of
Staber and Chasnoff. Dick Staber and
his partner Judith Chasnoff’s combination of mandolin and guitar have a pure,
traditional folk sound, which delights audiences everywhere. They will be playing three twenty-five minute sets. Their
performances include original and traditional songs. Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte, 2-4
p.m. Free. Information: www.ilmpt.org, or
call 928-3364.
The Nothing-Is-Not-Ready Show. Bread and
Puppet Theater presents The Nothing-IsNot-Ready Show. The show takes place
in the 3/4 eternity and is about the political and apolitical movement of the
not-yet-existing upriser masses against
the economy and its politics that pretend
to serve them but are actually actively
preparing their elimination. Bread and
Puppet Farm, Glover, 3-4:15 p.m. $10
Monday
Avoid Falls With Improved Stability. A personal trainer demonstrates daily practices for seniors concerned about their balance. Pines Senior Living Community in
South Burlington, 10 a.m. $5. Contact:
865-1109.
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Tuesday
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado. The Palace 9 Cinemas present Michael J. Nelson, Kevin
Murphy and Bill Corbett as they offer
wisecracking commentary on the B-movie sensation. Palace 9 Cinemas, South
Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $12.50. Information: 660-9300. ”Glamazons: A Tour of Epic Proportions’
Live Drawing & Show.“ The Karma
Birdhouse presents four burlesque performers posing for a unique sketching
session. Personal materials required.
Space is limited. Karma Birdhouse, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $8-$10. Information: 779-2322. 16
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Harriet Farnsworth Powell Historical Museum. The museum contains vintage
photographs and collections of everyday objects from Essex Junction and Essex Town. Self-guided walking tour offered. Open through October. Harriet
Farnsworth Powell Historical Museum,
Essex, Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m.; Sundays,
1-4 p.m. Free. Contact Eva: 879-0849. Writers for Recovery. The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County are offering a
series of free summer writing workshops
focusing on stories of addiction and recovery for individuals and their families.
The series aims at leading the writer to
explore their experiences of addiction,
recovery and family relationships in
the shadow of addiction. Led by local author, Gary Miller and documentary filmmaker, Bess O’Brien, the series
will engage the writer to explore their
own story, while working at their own
pace. Writers will have the option of
including their work for display during
Burlington’s Annual Celebrate Recovery
Event, which will be held in September. Every workshop will begin with
pizza. Workshops run on Wednesdays,
through Aug. 20. The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, Burlington,
5:30 p.m. Free. Information: [email protected] or 861-3150.
Colchester Farmers’ Market. Wednesdays,
starting June 11. The market will take
place rain or shine, and will feature local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and
often music. Limited parking is available at Burnham Library, with additional parking at Our Lady of Grace next
door. 4-7 p.m.
Five Corners Farmers’ Market. The market
features local farmers artisans, food
vendors and entertainment. Fridays
from 3:30-7 p.m. on Lincoln Street in Essex Junction. More info: 5cornersfarmersmarket.com.
Karaoke Contest. Backstage Pub will be
hosting Talent Quest, a national karaoke singing contest. Every Wednesday
through July 30. Backstage Pub, Essex
Junction, 7 p.m. For more information,
call Geno: 338-7744.
CVAA Tai Chi for Arthritis. CVAA will be
hosting ongoing Tai Chi classes. Tai Chi
for Arthritis has been shown to increase
flexibility and muscle strength; improve balance, posture, and situational
awareness; and help people avoid falling. It can expand pain free range of
motion, and increase functionality and
agility. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome. Every Monday and Wednesday,
Runs through August 6. Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Essex Junction, 10:3011:15 a.m. Free. Call Rachael at CVAA,
865-0360, x1046.
Craftsbury Chamber Players 34th Summer
Concert Series. Craftsbury Chamber
Players present a selection of work from
Boccherini, Clark and Borodin as part of
their summer concert series. Boccherini’s
work features the cello in a heightened
role, while the subdued strings and guitar trade melodic interest with a focus on
bubbling textures giving the composer’s
beloved cello a chance to soar. Clark’s
sonata is an impressionist work in the
manner of Debussy. Finally, Borodin’s
quartet is an autobiographical work with
the cello representing Borodin and the
first violin his wife. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7:30
p.m. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m.
$25 adults; $10 for students with I.D.
Information: www.craftsburychamberplayers.org
Essex Rotary Meeting. Essex Rotary Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 12:10
p.m. at The Essex. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and
Underhill.
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Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.
Thursday
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
July Mixer. The Franklin County Humane
Society and the Chamber of Commerce
host a mixer at Westaff’s new Mapleville Depot office location and see
what they have to offer. The Franklin
County Humane Society will be on hand
to discuss all aspects of pet adoption,
and show off a few furry friends. Enjoy
a cold beverage, snack and perhaps
leave with a new companion. Cash bar
catered by The Traveled Cup. Door prizes include gift certificates for spa and
salon services will be given away. Westaff Office, St. Albans, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
$5 members; $8 non-members. RSVP:
[email protected] or 524-2444.
Writing Workshop for Veterans. Community
College of Vermont will be offering a
writing workshop series for veterans at
their Winooski location. Editor and writer Joe Ryan will lead the workshops. The
workshops are intended to provide a
respectful setting in which veterans from
all branches of the military can share
camaraderie while developing the skills
needed to capture their military experiences. No prior writing experience is
necessary. Thursday evenings through
June 19. Community College of Vermont, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact
Linda: 828-3024 or VeteranServices@
ccv.edu.
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trict will add a monthly Sunday flea
market to its line-up of destination
events through October. The market
will feature an eclectic mix of vintage
household goods, local artists, woodfired pizza and tours of the nearby
Switchback Brewing Company. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace,
Burlington, 12-4 p.m. Contact: 4885766 or [email protected].
Essex Eats Out Community Meals. Essex Eats Out seeks to build community connections by providing
healthy, free meals in a warm, safe
and inclusive atmosphere. Meals will
be served: first Friday at First Congregational Church; second Friday
at Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Center; third Friday at St. James
Church; fourth Friday at Essex United
Methodist Church; and fifth Friday
when applicable at St. Pius X Church.
5:30-7 p.m. each week. Transportation available. Call Dawn Thursday
by 9 a.m. to schedule Friday transit:
878-7622. Information: [email protected] or www.essexeatsout.org.
Bagpipe and Drum Lessons. The St. Andrew’s Pipeband of Vermont offers
instruction for bag piping and drumming as an encouragement and incentive for attracting new members.
The instructional program is designed
to integrate and transition a piper or
drummer into the “parade” band at a
level of basic competency. St. James
Episcopal Church, Essex Junction,
Wednesday evenings. Free. Contact
Beth: 343-4738.
Drop-In Pottery Wheel Class. Spend Friday nights with our pottery instructors
learning the basics of wheel working.
Try the wheel and have some fun with
other beginner potters. Through demonstrations and individual instruction,
students will learn the basics of preparing and centering the clay and
making cups, mugs and bowls. Price
includes one fired and glazed piece
per participant. Additional fired and
glazed pieces are $5 each. No registration necessary but space is limited.
First come, first serve. BCA Print and
Wheel Studio, Burlington, Fridays
8-10 p.m. $12. Contact: 865-7166.
Drop-In Life Drawing Class. This drop-in
life drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local painter
Glynnis Fawkes. Spend the evening
with other artists, drawing one of our
experienced models. Bring drawing
materials and paper. No registration
necessary. Ages 16 and up. BCA Center, Burlington, Mondays 6:30-8:30
p.m. $8. Contact: 865-7166.
Free Yoga for Survivors. H.O.P.E. Works
is offering a free and confidential
trauma-informed yoga program for
survivors of sexual violence. Meets
on the first Saturday of each month.
Registration is required to attend.
Laughing River Yoga, Burlington,
1:30 p.m. Free. Contact: 864-0555,
x19 or [email protected].
Creative Tuesdays. Artists exercise their
imaginations with recycled crafts. Children under 10 must be accompanied
by an adult. Fletcher Free Library,
Burlington, 3:15-5 p.m. Contact: 8657216.
Line Dance Classes. Denise Brault Line
Dance presents Beginner and Beginner Plus classes. No experience needed. St. Joseph School Gym, Burlington.
Mondays through March 31. Beginners’ class, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Beginners’
Plus class 7:15-7:45 p.m. $4 for beginner class and $6 for beginner and
beginner plus classes. Contact Denise:
658-0096.
Bingo. Sponsored by the Whitcomb Woods
Residents Association. Whitcomb
Woods, 128 West Street, Essex Junction. Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: 8791829.
Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu of
a fee, please bring a non-perishable
item or monetary donation for the
Richmond Food Shelf. Richmond Free
Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond,
6-7 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
or 318-5570.
Burlington Writers Workshop. A free
writing workshop for all Vermonters.
Meets every Wednesday in downtown Burlington. Free and open to the
public. Participants must register at
meetup.com. More info: burlingtonwritersworkshop.com.
Cell Phones For Soldiers. Local residents
can support these collection drives by
donating their old cell phones at A. W.
Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main Street,
EVENTS AT BURNHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Annual Foodie Competition! FIZZZZZZZZ: Density Drinks. Join your friends and
use some basic ingredients as well as your own secret ones to concoct your
own amazing “Density Drink.” Best drink gets a prize. Grades 6-12. Register
online. 3 p.m.
Books & Bites. Takes place at the Bayside Activity Center. Join us for food and a
book discussion. This month’s book is “Mary Coin” by Marisa Silver. 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11
Big Insane Games. Join Mike and his Big Blue Trunk on the library’s lawn for
obstacle courses, catapults and silliness. Fun for the whole family. Register
online. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hydrant Flushing
in Colchester
Fire District No. 2
The Colchester Fire District No. 2 Water Department will be
flushing fire hydrants in the District from July 1 to September 1
between the hours of 8AM and 3PM.
Residents should let the cold water faucet run if they experience
dirty water or air in the water lines. Residents who notice low
water pressure or have no water as a result of the hydrant
flushing should call the District office (862-4621).
Is your cat slowIng down or
less PlayFul?
Monday, July 14
Gases: Not Just Hot Air. For ages 5 and up. Explore the gases that are all
around us with Kurt Valenta from Exordium. Demonstrations and hands-on
activities. Register online. 3:30 p.m.
Terrariums. Come to the library to grow a little magic. Using large mason jars,
soil, rocks and plants, we’ll create mini worlds limited only by your imagination. Register online. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Cats hide pain and illness very well, but
85% of older cats have arthritis. This
painful condition can make your
cat reluctant to play, jump,
groom and even use the
litter box. If this sounds
like your cat we
can help.
Tuesday, July 15
Tuesday Afternoon Adult Book Club. This group meets on the third Tuesday of
every month. This month’s book is “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult. 1 p.m.
For more info call
860-CATS (2287)
Wednesday, July 16
Experiment & Explore: Tie-Dye T-Shirts. This week, no explanation is necessary.
Just bring your creative self and wear clothes that can be splashed. For ages
5 and up. Register online. 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Pajama Storytime. Little ones of all ages cuddle up in pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. We’ll serve the cookies and milk. No signup required. 6:30 p.m.
Scrabble Meetup at the Library. Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble at the
Library. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 17
Body Art. Mehndi, the ancient art of applying henna designs is back by popular
demand. There is science involved but mainly it just looks cool. Henna tattoo
expert Rebecca Freedner will show you how it’s done so you can DIY. Grades
6-12. Register online. 2-4 p.m.
Burnham Library Trustees Meeting. The library’s trustees meet monthly, and
meetings are open to the public. 4 p.m.
Ongoing
Colchester Farmers’ Market. Wednesdays. The Market will take place rain or
shine, and will feature local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and often music.
This week, our musical act will be Smokey Newfield, and at our wellness
table the Colchester Police will talk about passenger safety and children’s
car seats. Limited parking is available at Burnham Library, with additional
parking at Our Lady of Grace next door. 4-7 p.m.
Burnham Knitters. Knitters of all skill levels meet Wednesdays. Beginners welcome. Colchester Meeting House or Burnham Memorial Library. 6-8 p.m.
Preschool music with Derek. Wednesdays. Derek brings music and fun every
Wednesday. Best for ages 3-5. 1-1:30 p.m.
Drop-in gentle Hatha yoga. Tuesdays. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful
stretching and relaxation. Beginners and intermediates welcome. 4:30-5:30
p.m. Call 878-0313 to sign up.
Drop-in story-time. Saturdays. A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required. 10 a.m. Contact: 878-0313.
Toddler Story Time. Tuesdays. A weekly selection of music, rhymes and stories.
For ages 18 months-3 years. Call to sign-up. 10:30 a.m.
Preschool story-time. Thursdays. Join us for stories followed by a craft or activity.
For ages 3-6. Call to register. 10:30 a.m.
Drop-In Gentle Hatha Yoga. Tuesdays. Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful
stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar
is certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in
Chicago. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Burnham Library. 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Drop-In Storytime. Saturdays. A weekly selection of music and books
for children of all ages. No sign-up required. 10 a.m.
Burnham Library hours
Monday, Wednesday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 12-5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
898 Main Street, Colchester
Contact: 879-7576 or [email protected].
Essex Junction or at the American Legion,
3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester.
Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261.
Champlain Echoes. A women’s four-part
harmony chorus group seeks additional
women to sing in their holiday performances. Meetings are Monday nights.
The Pines, Aspen Drive, South Burlington,
6:30 p.m. Contact: 655-2174.
Community Wellness Day. Practitioners offer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to
those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center
in Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most
Fridays. Sliding-scale donations; preregister the Tuesday prior. Contact: [email protected] or 870-0361.
English As A Second Language Classes.
Improve your English conversation skills
and meet new people. Wednesdays. Administrative Conference Room: Intermediate/Advanced. Pickering Room, 2nd
Floor: Beginners. Fletcher Free Library,
Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 8657211.
ily 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.
German-English Conversation Group. Improve your German conversation skills
and meet new people. First and third
Wednesday of each month. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 865-7211.
Italian Conversation Group. Open to all interested in learning/hearing the Italian
language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall,
St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Every
second and fourth Wednesday of the
month, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 654-2536.
Toy Library Playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth
through five years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 8786715.
VCAM Access Orientation. Free. Vermont
Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Avenue 2-G, Burlington. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact:
651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.
Essex Art League. Meets the first Thursday of
the month. The meeting agenda includes
a business and social time, and features
a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction
Congregational Church on Main Street,
Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Visit: www.essexartleague.com.
Women’s Craft Group. Inventive females
work on artful projects. First and third
Thursday of the month. Free. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Contact:
238-2291.
Family Support Group. Outright Vermont
holds support group meetings for fam-
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Religious Directory
Daybreak Community Church
67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester VT. 05446
802-338-9118 or [email protected]
www.daybreakvermont.org
Sunday Service at 10:30am
Lead Pastor, Brent Devenney
Holy Cross Church
416 Church Road, Colchester; 863-3002
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.;
Sunday: 9 a.m.; 11 a.m.;
Monday - Wednesday & Friday: 9 a.m.
For Catholics who are returning home to the Church,
welcome. We are happy that the Holy Spirit is leading you
and we are pleased to welcome you.
Come Join Us!
Islamic Society of Vermont
182 Hegeman Avenue. 655-6711
Islamic Society of Vermont. Join Imam Islam Hassan
([email protected]) for the five daily prayers. Timings at
ISVT homepage www.isvt.org The call for Friday Jumah
prayers is exactly at 1:00PM followed by Khutbah and
prayer. Additional Friday night lectures between Magrib
and Isha prayers. Weekend Islamic classes on Sundays
9:45AM-1:30PM for all children 4 years and older during the
school year. Interested non-members always welcome.
(802) 655-6711 or [email protected] or Facebook.
Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC
1672 West Lakeshore Dr.
658-9155. Interim Pastor Rev. Debbie Ingram
Worship Service: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Church School: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided.
All are welcome!
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
1063 Prim Road, 658-0533.
Rev. Lisette Baxter, Rector
Sundays: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.,
Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
Sunday School: Nursery & all grades
Wednesdays: 11:30 Bible class; 12:30 Holy Eucharist
For evening services & Adult Education,
check answering machine. All are always welcome.
United Church of Colchester - ABC
Rte. 2A-Village Green, 879-5442.
Pastor Josh Steely.
Worship: 9:30 A.M.
Nursery care available during worship.
Christ Centered - Family Oriented.
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AMMO BOX,
WOODEN, in
perfect shape.
$70. or best
offer. 802-4858266
BABY
CARRIAGE,
WICKER,
antique, 1920's.
$100. 802-4858266
HIGH CHAIR,
ANTIQUE, oak,
press back.
Original finish.
$100. 802-4858266
VERMONT
GRAIN BAGS,
vintage 1920's,
pristine
condition. $40.
802-485-8266.
BOATS
SAILBOAT,
SUNDANCE,
19', with trailer.
Good condition.
Asking $1,300.
Lakewood Drive,
Swanton. 802868-2290.
BOOKS/
READING
MATERIAL
MAGAZINES:
COUNTRY AND
Country Extra US.
Like new. 70 for
$30. 802-4858266.
BICYCLES
BICYCLE, 24”,
GIRLS 6 speed
street/trail
bike. Very good
condition. $30.
802-552-7153 St.
Albans.
BOY’S BIKE,
good shape. $20.
802-752-9234
YOUTH BICYCLE
BY Roadmaster.
$40. 802-4858266.
CLOTHING &
ACCESSORIES
SANDALS,
LADIES, SAS
Caress, size 8,
color is blonde.
Good condition.
$10. 802-6581636
WESTERN
WOMAN’S
BLOUSE, never
worn, pearl
snaps, size 12-14,
autumn leaves
design, H bar C.
$10. 802-4858266.
COMPUTERS/
SUPPLIES
DESKTOP
COMPUTER,
COMES with
everything,
works great. $40.
802-752-9234
CHILDREN'S
ITEMS
CRIB THAT
GOES into a
twin bed. Maple.
Still in box. Cost
$500. Asking
$300. 802-5243035.
CRAFTS &
SEWING
SUPPLIES
MATERIAL,
BEAUTIFUL
SCREEN print
flower design
scotchguard slip
covers or curtain
material. $10. or
best offer. 802485-8266
MATERIAL,
COUNTRY
VILLAGE screen
print barkcloth,
for upholstery or
drapes. $10. or
best offer. 802485-8266
SEWING
MACHINE
TABLE, maple,
desk type. No
sewing machine
included. $25. or
best offer. 802933-2569.
DISHES/PANS/
CUPS
BEVERAGE
SET, VINTAGE
1950’S milk
glass, Harvest
Grape pattern.
Includes 8 glasses
and 1 pitcher.
$72. Excellent
condition. Call
802-891-6140
CREAMER AND
OPEN sugar
bowl, vintage
1950’s milk
glass, Harvest
Grape pattern.
Class A CDL
Delivery Driver
◊ $4,000 Sign on Bonus ◊
Reinhart Food Service is seeking Class A
CDL Delivery Drivers to deliver products
to our Customers. Trucks dispatch out of
the Colchester, VT location.
For more information or to apply,
please visit www.rfshires.com
or call 1-877-573-7447.
AAP, EEO, M/F/H/V/D, Drug Free Workplace
ADVERTISING
SALES REP./ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
This position provides great potential to excel in a very rewarding field
and allows for an individuals creative side to shine through.
The St. Albans Messenger is seeking a highly motivated individual interested in
sales - for print, web and various niche products. We are looking for someone who
appreciates the need to listen, and who understands the importance of relationship
selling.
The individual for this position would enjoy a fast-paced environment and would
be able to meet daily deadlines. The specific target for the sucessful candidate will
be to re-activate past clients, develope advertising campaigns for their client list
as well as new clients, and have success with developing the use of online media.
Building the client base would require the ability to make cold calls, telemarketing
and up selling clients to their benefit.
Attributes for this position require the individual to have excellent customer
service skills, experience in digital/social media with the ability to create new,
creative print concepts using a multi-platform media effort. Keeping in mind the
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The appropriate candidate will possess strong orgainizational skills, a sense of
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St. Albans, Vermont 05478
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PUBLIC HEARING
Town of Colchester Selectboard
Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Colchester Select
Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at
6:30 P.M. at the Colchester Meeting House on Main Street to
hear citizens’ comments and questions on the amendments to
the Colchester Code of Ordinances, Chapter Nine, Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 3, Use of firearms regulated,
which pertains to the restricted use and discharge of firearms in
certain areas. The proposed amendments do not ban hunting,
but they do expand restrictions on the use of firearms in some of
the more densely settled areas to a shotgun for hunting purposes
using birdshot or buckshot only. Information can be obtained
on the Town website: www.colchestervt.gov or by calling the
Town Offices: 264-5509.
Publication date
July 10, 2014
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.
$15. Excellent
condition. Call
802-891-6140
CUPS AND
SAUCERS
(8), vintage
1950’s milk
glass, Harvest
Grape pattern.
16 pieces.
$43. Excellent
condition. Call
802-891-6140
FINE CHINA,
BLUE flowers
with silver trim,
place settings for
10. All perfect
with no chips.
$35. or best
offer. 802-5246254
FOOD
PROCESSOR,
CUISINART,
model DLC10plus.
Has accessories,
processing tools
and instructions.
$50. 802-6581636
HAND MIXER,
SUNBEAM
Mixmaster, 5
speed. Hardly
used. $10. 802658-1636
WATER
PITCHER, GLASS,
large. Never
used. $8. 802658-1636.
ELECTRONICS/
CAMERAS/ETC.
COLOR TV, 13”,
with remote,
cable ready.
Works great. $25.
802-752-9234
COLOR TV, GE,
floor model. Free.
Must be picked
up. St. Albans.
802-393-1288 or
802-524-0788.
EQUIPMENT/
MACHINERY
SAWMILLS
FROM ONLY
$4397. MAKE
AND SAVE
MONEY with
your own band
mill. Cut lumber
any dimension.
In stock ready
to ship. FREE
Info/DVD: www.
NorwoodSamills.
com 1-800-5781363 Ext. 300N.
FIREWOOD
TREES (2), FREE,
for firewood, you
cut. Call 802-8684504.
FURNITURE
BAR STOOLS,
(2), solid maple,
swivel with
backs. Very good
condition. $125.
for the pair. 802933-2569
BEDROOM SET,
COMPLETE,
queen bed,
mattress used
3 times. Real
wood, dark
maple. Purchased
at Total Home
Center for
$7,000. Asking
$3,000. 802-5243035
CHEST AND
DRESSER with
full-size mirror.
Hard rock
maple. In good
condition. $75.
for all. 802-5273709
DISPLAY CASE,
LIGHTED,
electric, with
keys. Great for
crafts. $100. 802485-8266
GLIDER, LIGHT
BROWN, with
foot stool. $25.
802-393-1288 or
802-524-0788.
HANGING
SWING, COMES
with mattress
and spring. $45.
802-848-3761
LOVESEAT,
FREE, BLACK
leather-like
material. Used
but not abused.
Call 802-5243003
EXERCISE/
SPORTING
EQUIPMENT
MATTRESS,
QUEEN SIZE,
by Hampton
& Rhodes.
Fine quality.
Nonsmoking
home. Double
pillow top.
Mattress
only. It is in
absolutely like
new condition
all throughout.
Please call
802-527-0677
anytime with any
questions.
TRAMPOLINE,
14’, GOOD
condition. $60.
802-868-5606.
ROCKER
RECLINER,
LIGHT blue, very
good condition.
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$45. 802-3931288 or 802-5240788.
Furnishings
CLOCK, ROUND,
8”, duck design
in background,
USA 1993. Keeps
perfect time. $20.
802-485-8266
RECTANGULAR
CREATIVE
TOP with many
designs, for
kitchen use. $10.
802-658-1636
WALL
PICTURES, (2),
Mediterraneanstyle, matching
set. One is of a
Señorita, one is
of a matador.
Each 14” x
26”. Excellent
condition. $35.
for the pair. 802658-1636.
LAWN/GARDEN
PUSH LAWN
MOWER, runs
great. $40. 802752-9234.
OUTDOOR
FURNISHINGS
PATIO CHAIR,
HANDMADE,
$150. 802-9334632
MESSENGER SEEKS
CORRESPONDENTS
Are you a writer who is interested in
expanding his or her horizons within
the context of community journalism?
The St. Albans Messenger is looking for reliable, competent,
accurate, trustworthy, and flexible freelance writers to assist in
telling the stories of Franklin County.
Education in journalism and/or experience in newspapers or
magazines helpful, but may not be required in the final selection.
Photography skills are a plus.
Please send resume (clips are appreciated) and/or a letter
explaining your talents, goals and potential to:
Emerson Lynn
[email protected]
and
Gary Rutkowski
[email protected]
St. Albans Messenger
281 North Main Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
THEME:
PREDATORS
17. It opposed
British rule
18. What library
does
19. *Bird of prey
21. *Indonesian
dragon
23. Perfect score?
24. Calf-length
skirt
25. Band aid
28. Bread pocket
30. *Scorpion’s
domain
35. Amount of
work
37. Ashley Wilkes’
ACROSS
1. Food contaminant
6. Convex and
used for cooking
9. To be obedient
13. Italy’s renowned actress
14. “Fat chance!”
15. Wear away
16. Mineral made
of hydrous silicates of aluminum
or potassium, pl.
“Twelve ____”
39. Petrus _____,
influential French
humanist
40. Absorbed by
41. Yuletides
43. Known for its
wine
44. Set of values
46. *It eats both
water and land
based insects
47. Capital of
Ukraine
48. Get cozy
50. *Some are on
this point of food
chain
52. *Zodiac sign,
king of the jungle
53. Thumbs-up
55. Before, in
verse
57. *What predators did?
60. Go places
63. Politician Palin
64. Spring mo.
66. Part of a plane
68. Pond buildup
69. Duvel, e.g.
70. Swelling
71. Hammer part
72. Eighty-six
73. *Used when
hunting ducks
DOWN
1. “A Nightmare
on ___ Street”
2. Coconut fiber
3. *Black and
white swimmer
4. Jumped or
bounded
5. Part of a foot
6. Sound of a fan
7. Argo propeller
8. Uniform shade
9. Sweet sandwich
10. Fleming’s spy
11. Taro plant
12. Word for a nod
15. Having more
elm trees
20. Tear jerker
22. Roulette bet
24. “____ ___ for
Ducklings”
25. *Sigourney
Weaver hunted it
26. Mountain in
Italy
27. Trails
29. New Mexico
art colony
31. Went under
32. Inbox message
33. Indian coin
34. *_____ lions
36. “Just __ __”
38. Prelude to a
duel
42. Show contempt
45. Drape with
cover
49. ___ out a
living
51. Photographed
at the doctor’s
office
54. One in advertising
56. Elude paying
taxes
57. Exhibiting
good health
58. Craving
59. Indian cuisine
staple
60. *Cretaceous
predator
61. Senior manager
62. Car with a bar
63. Tree juice
65. “When We
Were Kings”
subject
67. Declare
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Current
Exhibits
September
Now featuring
Kevin and Melissa’s
photography at:
colchestersun.com/
cic
Nationally exhibited, Vermont-based
artist, Adrienne Ginter will have a
solo exhibition at Outerlands Gallery in
Vergennes for the month of July. The
exhibition will focus on her hand-cut
paper works, for which Ginter has gained
national acclaim. These incredible pieces
have vibrant layers of color, intricate handcut details and exceptional patterning. She
will also have watercolor, etchings, minipaintings and jewelry on display. Ginter
earned her MFA from Boston University
and gained acceptance into the League
of New Hampshire Craftsmen as well as
many artist residencies including the
prestigious Vermont Studio Center. Her
studio is located in Brattleboro. Gallery
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Artist
information: www.adrienneginter.com
Spotlight on Payne and Elise Junker
Combining Elise’s love of American folk art, with Payne’s
traditional blacksmithing, the couple joined their creative
voices over 20 years ago. Payne’s exploration of metal
working began in a high school blacksmithing class, and
continued after college when he began to sell his work at
craft fairs and exhibit in galleries. Recreating the craft of
traditional blacksmithing and modern technology along
with design concepts from early American, Shaker, Art
Nouveau to Arts and Craft traditions, Payne has created his
own unique signature ironwork.
Decorative American Folk Art captured Elise’s imagination
while in college studying for a career in dance. She has
worked in many mediums — surface painting, stencils,
textile printing. Inspired by artists such as Peter Hunt,
Adele Bishop and her own grandmother, who created
beautiful embroidery in traditional Hungarian patterns.
She supported herself as a dancer by selling her work at
small fairs and craft shows.
The couple met at such a fair and their first collaboration
was not far behind. Starting with an acetelyne torch, they
made the first simple folk figures for weathervanes and
wall art. Together they have designed and built garden
gates, chandeliers, railings, hardware and fireplace doors,
as well as signature wall art and weathervanes. The
weathervane atop the Guilford Vermont Welcome center
(and corresponding Vermont seal at the front counter),
custom Chandelier for the American fly Fishing Museum,
the Franklin County Courthouse railing are among
WHAT:
Metal nest making
workshop and demonstration
WHO:
Payne Junker
WHEN:
Saturday, July19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Sunday, July 20 from 12 to 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center,
85 Church Street, Burlington
COST:
Free and open to the public
the larger projects they have completed. They have
also won numerous awards, such as the league of New
Hampshire Craftsmen ‘Best in Show’ award for their trout
garden bench and ‘Tribute to Woodstock’ life size Moose
sculpture.
Traveling Spy. Based in Cologne,
Germany, Björn Schülke is informed by
Dadaist traditions, randomness and the
absurd. The sculptures demonstrate
Schülke’s interest in modern abstraction,
music, and instruments of scientific
measurement, as well as his desire
to disrupt life as usual. By activating
motion sensors embedded within the
piece, viewers awaken the sculptures.
Once activated, the sculptures’ slow
and deliberate movements are playful
and anthropomorphic. Exhibit runs
through July 19. BCA Center, Burlington.
Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 11
a.m.-5p.m. Exhibit Information: www.
burlingtoncityarts.org/BCACenter
Upcoming
Events
September
Champlain Valley Folk Festival. On
July 26, traditional music fans from all
over New England will rejoice in an
afternoon and evening of first-rate music
and dance, with a potluck and sessions
between, organized by the Champlain
Valley Festival. Elley Long Music Center,
Colchester, 4-11 p.m. $15 concert
or dance; $25 whole event. Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/724377
METAL NEST BUILDING HANDS ON
WORKSHOP/DEMONSTRATION
Next Saturday and Sunday Payne Junker will come
to Frog Hollow on Church Street in Burlington to
demonstrate and instruct visitors to the gallery on
how to weave metal nests. Utilizing studio scraps
and over 30 years experience as a blacksmith
Payne will be set up under a tent on Church
Street in front of the gallery educating passers by
about metal process and instructing individuals
on how to create metal nests. Payne invites folks
to bring materials (their choice) to feather their
nest...feathers, milk weed down, their dogs fur,
moss, fabric, paper, etc. are all fun additions to
add something of their life into the nest. There is no
required registration. Payne will work with people as
they stop by the tent during the above times and hours.
Call to Artists. Think square! Established
and emerging artists who live and/or work
in the Chittenden East Supervisory Union
school district are invited to submit one
or two pieces interpreting the square in
any medium and in any size. Exhibit to
be hung in the Jericho Town Hall from
September through December 2014.
Deadline for registration will be Aug. 15.
Contact: [email protected] or
899-2974.
Gallery Reception. Darkroom Gallery
will be hosting an artist’s reception for it’s
current “Impromptu” exhibition on July 11.
The reception will be running concurrently
with the Essex Junction Farmer’s Market.
“Impromptu” is a show of photographs
that depict spontaneous, unscripted
scenes. It will be on display at the gallery
until July 13. The reception is open to all.
Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction, 5-7 p.m.
Free. Information: 777-3686.
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Sports
THE COLCHESTER SUN / JULY 10, 2014
BASEBALL
Lake Monsters’
slide continues
The Vermont Lake Monsters dropped three of their
four games over the weekend, as they continue to drop
in the Stedler Division of the New York Penn League
standings.
They currently have a 9-15 record and sit seven
games behind first-place Tri-City.
They dropped two of three on a road trip to Connecticut
over the weekend and dropped the opening game to a
two-game home series against Lowell on Monday.
The Colchester Cannons
pose for a photo during a
glacier tour in Prince William
Sound, Whittier, Alaska.
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Cannons kick off Alaska tournament
The Colchester Cannons American
Legion baseball team started their trip
around Alaska this week with three
games already complete.
It’s been a successful trip so far for
the Cannons, who have been playing
quality opponents and building team
chemistry along the way.
“The team is really tight and have
been enjoying the experience both
inside and outside the stadium,” said
Cannons coach Jeff Mongeon. “I hope
the trip will get us in the right place
mentally to push for a playoff spot
when we get back.”
Mongeon has been impressed with
the improvement the team has shown
during the trip after falling to Essex
Post 91 in its last game before heading
to Alaska.
“The team is showing signs that it
is capable of playing team baseball,” he
said. “We have some improvement both
mentally and physically so far.”
Colchester started off its trip with an
11-0 win in five innings over Palmer,
Alaska on Friday.
Cory Hemingway pitched a
complete game giving up three hits with
four strikeouts.
Luke Covey went 2-for-4 in the
game with three RBIs and a run scored.
Ian Machia went 3-for-3 with two RBIs
and a run scored.
Nick Lamphere scored three runs
in the game with Cole Reilly and Sean
Callahan each adding two.
Bartlett, Alaska 8, Cannons 6
The Cannons’ bats were quiet
through the first five innings of their
game against Bartlett on Friday, as they
fell into a 7-0 hole after five innings.
They finally got things going in
the sixth with four runs and two in the
seventh, but it wasn’t enough as Bartlett
hung on for the win.
Brett McAllister knocked in three
runs with Jared Rylant, Brandon Arel
and Callahan knocking in a run each.
Derek Sanderson picked up the loss
on the mound giving up seven runs in a
little over four innings of work.
–See CANNONS on page 12
LITTLE LEAGUE
Colchester catcher Brody Stannard tags
a Richmond runner out at the plate, as
teammates Ethan Fischer (40), Justin
Dattilio (10) and Chase Carey look on
during Monday’s District I Tournament
game at Schifilliti Field.
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Little League pool play
comes to an end
The Colchester 11 and 12-year-old baseball team blew
through the competition during its three-game pool play last
week.
After taking down Shelburne and North Burlington by
double digits, Colchester ended its pool play with an 11-3
win over Richmond on Monday to earn a first-round bye in
the elimination round of the District I Tournament.
Colchester will play the winner of Wednesday’s game
between Williston and Richmond on Thursday at Rosenberg
Field in Burlington at 6:15 p.m.
Chase Carey, Justin Dattilio and Alex Nadeau pitched
well to shut down the Richmond bats in the game.
Carey led the team offensively, as he went 4-for-5 with
four RBIs.
Will Spencer had a good game defensively on second
base, as he turned two double plays in the game.
Colchester 10/11 baseball
The Colchester 10 and 11-year-old baseball team opened
up its District I tournament with a win over Williston/
Shelburne on Sunday in Winooski.
It was a long and high-scoring contest that saw
Colchester come out on top of an 18-12 decision in the
three-hour battle.
Colby Fane-Cushing started on the mound for Colchester
with Dylan Fullerton pitching the final two innings to close
out the game.
Colchester 9/10 baseball
Colchester made quick work of Richmond during their
District I tournament pool play on Saturday at Schifilliti
Park in Burlington.
Colchester came away with a 12-0 win in four innings.
They advanced to the elimination round after their pool
play and took on South Burlington on Tuesday. The winner
of the game moved on to play Williston on Wednesday with
the loser playing on Thursday at Schifilliti Park.
— Anthony Labor
Lowell 6, Vermont 3
All nine Lowell starter had at least one hit, including
solo homers from Jordan Betts and Danny Mars, to
hand the Vermont Lake Monsters a 6-3 New York-Penn
League loss on Monday night at historic Centennial Field.
The Lake Monsters took a 1-0 lead in the third on a
bases loaded walk to John Nogowski, but the Spinners
wasted no time tying the game in the fourth on a leadoff
homer from Jordan Betts, his fourth home run of the
season. Mars then led off the fifth with his first home
run of the season for a 2-1 Lowell lead. The two homers
gave the Spinners seven home runs in just four games at
Centennial Field, while Lowell has hit just eight other
homers in its other 20 games.
Nick Longhi added an RBI double in the fifth and the
Spinners took a 5-1 lead in the sixth by scoring two runs
on three hits off reliever Jordan Schwartz, the fourthround pick in 2014 draft out of Niagara University who
was making his Lake Monsters debut. After Lowell got an
RBI single from David Spolika in the seventh, Vermont
cut the deficit to 6-3 with single runs in the seventh and
eighth innings.
Max Kuhn got the Lake Monsters to within three runs
in the eighth with his first home run of the season for
Vermont. Kuhn, a 13th-round pick in his year’s draft out
of the University of Kentucky, hit the homer on the first
pitch he saw from former Wildcats teammamte Chander
Shepherd, the Red Sox 13th-round selection in the 2014
draft out of UK.
Randy Perez (2-2) allowed one run on five hits over
five innings to earn the victory for Lowell (12-12), which
snapped a three-game losing streak with the win. Carlos
Pinales allowed a pair of one-out singles in the ninth, but
struckout both Ben McQuowwn and Joe Bennie looking
to end the game and pick up his league-leading seventh
save. Raymel Flores had three hits for the Sinners,
including an RBI double, while Mars and Betts both
scored two runs to go along with their home runs.
Vermont starter Jerad Grundy (0-3) allowed three
runs on 10 hits with two walks and five strikeouts over 4
2/3 innings to take the loss, while Daniel Gossett retired
all six Lowell batters he faced in the eighth and ninth
innings. Yairo Munoz, McQuown and Bennie each had
two hits in the loss for the Lake Monsters, who fell to
9-15 overall with the defeat.
Vermont 4-5, Connecticut 5-2
Brett Vertigan went 3-for-3 with a walk, two runs, a
double, a triple and an RBI, while Corey Walter retired
nine of 10 batters faced over three scoreless innings of
relief for the win in his Lake Monsters debut as Vermont
earned a split of a New York-Penn League doubleheader
with a 5-2 victory in game two over the Connecticut
Tigers on Sunday evening at Dodd Stadium. The Tigers
had taken the twinbill opener 5-4.
Vertigan, who had an RBI single in the seventh
inning of the doubleheader opener, had a one-out double
in the first inning of the nightcap and scored on a John
Nogowski RBI double. It was the fourth straight hit on
the day for Nogowski, who had gone 3-for-3 with a
double and RBI in game one. The Florida State product
finished the day 4-for-7 and is now 7-for-12 in his first
four games with the Lake Monsters.
Tiger starter Spencer Turnbull struggled with his
contol in the second inning as he walked three straight
batters after a two-out Gabriel Santana double to force
home one run, then reliever Johnnie Krikland came on
to walk Justin Higley to force home another run for a 3-0
Vermont lead. Kyle Wheeler added an RBI single in the
third after a Max Kuhn double for a 4-1 advantage, then
Vertigan tripled with one out in the fourth and scored on
a Higley RBI single (his 25th RBI of the season).
Starter Corey Miller allowed two runs on five hits
over the first three innings in his first start for Vermont,
while Walter came on in the fourth and retired the first
seven batters faced. Walter gave up a one-out single
in the sixth, but then got a groundball forceout and a
comebacker to the mound to keep the game 5-2. Eight of
the nine outs recorded by Walter, including the first six,
were by groundout. Koby Gauna also made his Vermont
debut, allowing a two-out single in a scoreless seventh
inning for his first save.
The win snapped a two-game losing streak for
Vermont, which had also lost its sixth straight road game
with the 5-4 loss in the opener. Ryan Huck had a two-run
homer in the second inning of and Nogowski an RBI
single in the third of game one to give the Lake Monsters
a 3-2 lead, but the Tigers tied the game in the bottom of
the 3rd on a sacrifice fly and then scored an unearned run
in the fourth on a Jacob Kapstein RBI single for a 4-3
advantage. After Connecticut got an insurance run in the sixth
on a bases loaded walk, the Lake Monsters tried to
rally in the seventh. Yairo Munoz led off with a single,
moved to second on a groundout and, after a walk to
Ben McQuown, scored on a Brett Vertigan line drive
RBI single to right cutting the Vermont deficit to one
run. But with the tying run on second base Higley
–See MONSTERS on page 12
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 10, 2014
SPORTS
Young qualifies for Vermont Amateur
Championship
For the second straight year, St.
Michael’s College men’s golf rising junior
Nathaniel Young has qualified to compete in
the Vermont Amateur Championship, with
the three-day meet beginning on Tuesday at
the Burlington Country Club.
Thanks to firing an 82 last Wednesday
at Champlain Country Club in Swanton
during one of three local qualifiers, Young
was among 105 golfers to land a spot in the
108th Vermont Amateur Championship,
which was first contested in 1902. Young’s
threesome will tee off at 12 p.m. on Tuesday
and 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday. The golfers
with the top 40 scores will advance to a 36hole final day on Thursday. St. Michael’s was
represented on the closing day as recently
as last year, when four-year Purple Knight
Dylan Lavallee, of Colchester, advanced to
the final round.
During his initial Vermont Amateur
Championship last summer, Young fired an
85-80--165 to miss the cut by seven strokes,
as he was among 55 in the field of 98 to fall
shy of qualifying for the last round. Young
joined the Purple Knights for his first year of
college golf this past school year, finishing
third on the squad with an 85.1-stroke
average. He carded the lowest score of
the fall by a St. Michael’s golfer by firing
a 75 during the second day of Middlebury
College’s Duke Nelson Invitational on Sept.
15, helping the Purple and Gold to its best
finish at the tournament in a decade.
For live scoring and more information
about the Vermont Amateur Championship,
visit http://www.vtga.org.
Two promoted in SMC athletic training
department
The St. Michael’s College Athletic
Training staff has undergone a shakeup with
the retirement of Head Athletic Trainer Zaf
Bludevich, with two promotions and two
new hires taking effect on July 1.
With Bludevich, also the senior associate
athletic director, leaving the College after
39 years of service, associate head athletic
trainer Renee Breault has been promoted to
head athletic trainer. Katelyn Kinney, who
previously held the title of athletic trainer,
assumes the assistant head athletic trainer
role. Breault also announced the addition
of Chris Jones as an athletic trainer and
Shannon Burns as the new athletic training
intern.
Previously the head athletic trainer for
seven years at nearby Johnson State College,
where she also served two-year stints as the
senior woman administrator and StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
adviser, Breault joined the St. Michael’s
Athletics staff for the 2013-14 school year.
She also spent five years as a softball coach
at Johnson State, including three seasons as
the head coach. Kinney also began her St.
Michael’s tenure in 2013-14 following two
years as a graduate teaching fellow athletic
trainer at the University of Oregon, where she
earned her master’s degree in 2013. Kinney
is a native of Maine, having completed her
undergraduate studies at the University of
Maine in 2011.
Jones comes to St. Michael’s after
working as an athletic trainer at Bard
College in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.,
since August 2012, being promoted to head
athletic trainer during the 2013-14 school
year while working with 18 Division III
programs. He worked as a per diem in the
department from May 2010 until joining
the staff. Among Jones’ initiatives were
pursuing new educational avenues regarding
sexual assault, drug/alcohol abuse, and
mental illness awareness for athletes.
In 2011, Jones worked as an athletic
training intern in the Boston Red Sox’
minor-league system with the Double-A
Portland (Maine) Sea Dogs and the Triple-A
Pawtucket (R.I.) Red Sox, implementing
strength & conditioning programs among
his many duties. He also gained prior
experience at Rhinebeck (N.Y.) High School
between 2009 and 2011 and at Coe-Brown
Northwood (N.H.) Academy in 2012. As an
undergraduate, Jones’ clinical work came
with University of New Hampshire football,
gymnastics and soccer student-athletes,
as well as students at Exeter (N.H.) High
School.
A 2009 graduate of New Hampshire,
Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in
athletic training. He is a member of the
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
(NATA) and is a Board of Certification
(BOC) certified athletic trainer. Jones
ran track at New Hampshire, ultimately
volunteering with Bard in 2013 and helping
the Raptors send their first qualifier ever
to the NCAA Championship. Also a longtime amateur ski jumper and coach, Jones
is a Professional Ski Instructors of America
(PSIA) Level 1 certified instructor.
Burns graduated in May from nearby
Castleton State College, where she worked
as a student athletic trainer with various
sports for three years while becoming a
NATA member last October. She gained
additional athletic training experience at
Fair Haven Union High School and has
worked as a physical therapy aid in Fair
Haven and her native New Jersey.
In addition to serving as the president of
the Castleton State Athletic Training Club
during her final three semesters, Burns was
a peer mentor, teaching assistant, student
tutor, and a representative on SAAC. She
played four years of field hockey, landing
North Atlantic Conference (NAC) AllConference honors three times. Burns, who
made 11 career defensive saves, qualified
for the National Field Hockey Coaches
Association (NFHCA) National Academic
Squad all four years.
Burns was inducted into Iota Tau
Alpha, the athletic training education honor
society, in 2011 and was recognized as the
Castleton State Athletic Training Student of
the Year as a senior. In May, she also earned
the Mary Ellen Evans Award, annually
given to Castleton State’s most outstanding
female student-athlete who plays four year
in one sport. A Dean’s List student, Burns
graduated magna cum laude with a degree
in athletic training.
Colchester’s Derek Sanderson delivers a pitch during a
game against Bartlett, Alaska last week.
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
CANNONS
from page 11
Team Avenue, Calif. 1, Cannons 0
The Cannons came out on the wrong side of a
pitchers duel on Saturday.
McAllister was charged with the loss despite an
outstanding outing. He gave up only two hits and
two walks in the entire game with the one run being
unearned. He also struck out four.
Colchester outhit Team Avenue 6-2 in the game,
but couldn’t find that one big hit it needed.
Lamphere and Covey each tallied two hits in the
game for the Cannons.
The Cannons will finish out their Alaska trip
with six games between Thursday and Sunday before
traveling back to Vermont on Monday.
They will resume Vermont play when they travel to
Green Mountain Post 1 on July 17.
MONSTERS
from page 11
grounded into a game-ending double play.
A.J. Burke (1-1) allowed four runs on
six hits with three walks and three strikeouts
over five innings to take the loss, while
Tigers starter Chase Edwards (3-1) three
runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings for the
win. Steven Fuentes was 2-for-3 with a pair
of runs scored for Connecticut, while Kivett
had two hits and Pankake two RBI in the
win.
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Connecticut 4, Vermont 2
The Connecticut Tigers snapped a 2-2 tie
with single runs in the bottom of the seventh
and eighth innings to open a three-game
series against the Vermont Lake Monsters
with a 4-2 New York-Penn League victory
Saturday night at Dodd Stadium.
With the game tied 2-2 in the sixth
Michael Fagan came on in relief of Vermont
starter Joe Michaud with no outs and the
bases loaded. Fagan got out of the inning
without a run scoring as he struckout Steven
Fuentes and got Tim Remes to ground into
an inning-ending double play. Fagan got
himself into trouble in the seventh with
three straight walks to again load the bases
with no outs, but got a forceout at home to
keep the game tied.
Blake McMullen took over for Fagan
and got a grounder to shortstop Yairo
Munoz, but the only out the Lake Monsters
could record was at third base as Rashad
Brown scored the go ahead run. The Tigers
added another run in the eighth on a one-out
Fuentes double and Remes RBI single.
Vermont had taken 2-0 lead in the top
of the first inning on a two-run single from
John Nogowski to plate Dayton Alexander
and Justin Higley, but those would be the
only runs for the Lake Monsters who had
just four hits after the first inning. It was also
the first time this season that Vermont had
lost a game in which it led by two or more
runs (the Lake Monsters had previously lost
seven games that they had led by one run at
some point).
Dominhgo Leyba and Fuentes both were
3-for-4 with a run scored for Connecticut
(10-11), while Rashad Brown scored two
runs. Johan Belisario tossed 1 2/3 innings
of scoreless relief for the win, while Joe
Jimenez had a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his
second save. Michaud allowed two runs on
eight hits with one walk and five strikeouts
over five-plus innings, while Fagan (0-1)
was charged with the seventh-inning run to
take the loss. Alexander and Kyle Wheeler
both had two of the six hits for Vermont (813), which has lost each of its last five road
games (four straight June 23-26).
— Staff Reports
Achievements
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Rebecca Evans, of
Colchester, graduated from
the University of Vermont in
Burlington, Vt. on May 18.
Evans received a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business
Administration along with
having her name placed on
the Dean’s list for the spring
2014 semester.
Arianna L’Ecuyer, of
Colchester, earned a BS in
Health Science at Merrimack
College in North Andover
Mass.
Kailey Antoniak, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Daniel Calder, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Jan Ives Campbell,
of Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Matthew Dimasi, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Benjamin Gerace,
of Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Cassidy Maglaris,
of Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Marissa Turner, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
James Winchester,
of Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Phong Pham, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Bethany Rice, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Applied Science
degree from the Community
College of Vermont on June
7.
Stephen Kranz, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Applied Science
degree from the Community
College of Vermont on June
7.
Aaron Scowcroft, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Kane Tobin, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Carter Vinson, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Angela Menard, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Patrick Miller, of
Winooski, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Adam Cross, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Philip Cook, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Chelsea Felix, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Sean Handy, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Tabitha Jenne, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Bethany Muller, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Frederick Murray,
of Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Kylie Rice, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Nicolas Thornbro, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Arts degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Mirjana Milijevic, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Applied Science
degree from the Community
College of Vermont on
June 7.
Elisabeth Simms, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Applied Science
degree from the Community
College of Vermont on
June 7.
Theresa Japhet, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Applied Science
degree from the Community
College of Vermont on
June 7.
Joshua Reynolds, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Applied Science
degree from the Community
College of Vermont on June
7.
Norka Chamorro, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Andrew Marshall, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Max Balderas, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Kyle Hatin, of
Colchester, received an
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from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Bryan Dooley, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Bonnie Handy, of
Colchester, received an
Associate of Science degree
from the Community College
of Vermont on June 7.
Meredith Manning, of
Colchester, was named to
the spring 2014 semester
Dean’s List at Northeastern
University in Boston,
Mass. Manning is a student
majoring in Pharmacy.
Joseph M. McKenzie,
of Colchester, was named
to the spring 2014 semester
Dean’s List at Northeastern
University in Boston, Mass.
McKenzie is a student
majoring in Sociology.
Meg Currier, of
Colchester, received
a Master of Business
Administration during the
11th Annual Hooding &
Commencement Exercises
at Champlain College in
Burlington, Vt. on May 9.
Jeffrey Bartley, of
Colchester, received
a Master of Business
Administration during the
11th Annual Hooding &
Commencement Exercises
at Champlain College in
Burlington, Vt. on May 9.
Benjamin Bosley,
of Colchester, received a
Master of Science in Master
of Science in Mediation &
Applied Conflict Studies
during the 11th Annual
Hooding & Commencement
Exercises at Champlain
College in Burlington, Vt. on
May 9.
Jeremiah Bouchard,
of Colchester, earned a
Bachelor of Science in Music
Business and Industry with a
concentration in Production
from Lyndon State College
in Lyndonville, Vt. during
commencement ceremonies
in May.
Bridgette LaFond,
of Winooski, earned an
Associate of Science in
Human Services from
Lyndon State College in
Lyndonville, Vt. during
commencement ceremonies
in May.
Kassy Montgomery, of
Winooski, was named to the
spring 2014 semester Dean’s
List at Keen State College in
Keene, N.H.
Brianna Magowan, of
Winooski, was named to the
spring 2014 semester Dean’s
List at Keen State College in
Keene, N.H.
Therese King, of
Colchester, was named to the
spring 2014 semester Dean’s
List at Keen State College in
Keene, N.H.
Paige M. Randall, of
Colchester, was named to
the spring 2014 semester
Dean’s List at St. Lawrence
University in Canton,
N.Y. Randall, a member
of the Class of 2015 at
St. Lawrence, is majoring
in government. Randall
graduated from Rice
Memorial High School.
Marcia E.
Abdelrahman, of Colchester
graduated from Champlain
College in Burlington,
Vt., during the 136th
commencement ceremonies
on May 3.
Thomas P. Darby,
of Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
Edith A. Gingras,
of Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
Nicholas A. Goodreau,
of Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
Jennifer L. McQueen,
of Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
Michael O’Dell, of
Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
Abby R. Pepper,
of Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
Rebecca Jane Ronga,
of Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
Kayla J. Seidel, of
Colchester graduated
from Champlain College
in Burlington, Vt., during
the 136th commencement
ceremonies on May 3.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the
businesses, organizations, and individuals that helped make
the Colchester 4th of July Celebration possible. Your support
All Seasons Excavating &
Landscaping
Counseling Connection,
PLC
Marriott Resident Inn
American Legion Post 91
Danform Shoes
Merchants Bank
Bayside Bakery
Diane Handy
Mike's Auto Parts
Brault’s Mobile Home, Inc.
DJ's Tree Service &
Logging, Inc.
Myers Container Service
Corp.
Camp Dudley at Kiniya,
YMCA II, LLC
Dr. Anna M. Bolanis Family
Dentistry
Partner Tire & Service
Dane McGrath
Elite Billing Services, LLC
Pension Works, Inc.
Dick & Nancy Pecor,
Rik & Anita Dayvie
Firetech Sprinkler
Pepin Memorials
Dick Mazza’s General
Store
Fitzgerald Veterinary
Hospital
Petit Brook Veterinary
Clinic
Chamberlain Construction
Hayward Tyler, Inc.
Saba Marine/
Bay Harbor Marina
Champlain Chiropractic
Services
J & B International Trucks,
Inc.
Shadow Cross Farm
Champlain Consulting
Engineers
Kelly’s K-9 Cookies
Sheppard Custom Homes
Coca-Cola Bottling of
Northern New England
Kent Booream Insurance State Farm
Sleepydog Kennel
Chase Plumbing &
Heating, Inc.
Law Office of Lisa Gale,
PLLC
The Gardner Group @
Re/Max North
Coates Island Marina
Little Tots Academy
The Moorings, Inc.
Colchester Democrats
Malletts Bay Campground
The ReHabGYM, Inc.
Colchester Lion’s Club
Maplefields
The Small Engine
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COLCHESTER’S WEEKLY
Town News
Burnham Memorial Library
BOOK REVIEWS
“Colchester, Vermont, located on Lake Champlain’s Malletts Bay, is
a diverse, civic-minded community endowed with a rich heritage of
commercial, agricultural, recreational, and educational gifts. Proud of
the quality of life already enjoyed here, the people of Colchester seek to
build upon this foundation to ensure economic prosperity, recreational
opportunity, and an entrepreneurial spirit for future generations.”
Vision Statement, Heritage Project, 2012
“Rules of Summer,”
by Shaun Tan
Juvenile Picture Book, 2014
Reviewed by Penny Cunningham, Adult Services
Rules of Summer is a picture book, but one that defies easy
categorization. Shaun Tan began drawing and painting images for
science fiction and horror stories as an Australian teenager, and
the images in this book are haunting and surreal. The single line
of text on each page is an arbitrary and mysterious rule dictated
by the older brother to his younger sibling. The consequences
for disobeying are shown on the adjacent page. That the brothers
are the sole humans in this strange world of mutant animals and
predatory birds only heightens the sense of foreboding. They fight;
the younger narrator is banished and exiled. Yet he is rescued by the
very brother who banished him, and the final pages evoke a joyful
camaraderie and the triumph over fear that is part of childhood.
I delighted in the way Tan channels the painting style of other
artists, yet creates his own unique style. The text pages are like Cy
Twombly paintings; the rules pay homage to Van Gogh, De Chirico
and Morandi. A book to fascinate readers of all ages.
The following information highlights some activities performed by
the Town from June 23 – 30.
TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE
Reported by Dawn Francis, town manager
We have finalized our grand list and municipal tax rate. Our
grand list grew more than expected and is $20,033,047, which
is $93,047 higher than anticipated at the May budget vote and
1.62 percent above 2013. The municipal tax rate was estimated
to be $0.57379, an increase of $0.0098 or 1.73 percent when the
budget was voted on a second time in early May. The increased
grand list reduced the municipal tax increase to $0.074 (3/4’s
of a cent) or 1.31 percent over 2013. This means the average
property taxpayer of a $300,000 home will pay an increase of
$22.11 for the coming year. As a point of reference, we projected
a town tax rate of $1.64 cents or a 2.90 percent increase for an
average tax payment of $49.05 at the March town meeting.
“A Visit from the Goon Squad,”
by Jennifer Egan
Adult Fiction, 2010
For more information about the Town Manager’s Office, visit http://
colchestervt.gov/Manager/index.shtml or call (802) 264-5509.
Reviewed by Ann Doubleday, Adult Services
PLANNING AND ZONING
Reported by Sarah Hadd, director
The Planning and Zoning Department continues to work with
the Manager’s Office on delegation from the State of Vermont
for Shoreline Regulations. Colchester will likely receive the
delegation agreement within the week. We have done everything
asked by us from the State and are awaiting a response.
What does this mean for homeowners on the Lake? At this
time both the new State rules apply in Colchester as well as
our local regulations. Once we receive delegation, things will
return to normal and only the local regulations will apply. It is
recommended that property owners wait the week or two until
Colchester gets delegation to apply for any new permits in the
Shoreland.
We will publicize once we have delegation in our newsletter and
on our website. Stay tuned!
For more information about the Planning and Zoning Department,
visit http://colchestervt.gov/PlanningZ/planningZHome.shtml or
call (802) 264-5600.
PUBLIC WORKS
Reported by Bryan Osborne, director
Grading of the Town’s 13 miles of gravel roads has been
completed including the application of dust control materials.
Painting of pedestrian crosswalks is approximately 60 percent
complete.
Roadside mowing is approximately 50 percent complete.
Directional boring is underway to install an emergency bypass for a collapsed sewer line on Rt. 15.
The Smith Estates Emergency Storm Water Overflow project
is now substantially complete. We expect to come in
under budget and in advance of the project time line with
restoration and clean up remaining.
See a full list online.
For more information about the Public Works Department, visit
http://colchestervt.gov/PublicWorks/Home.shtml or call (802)
264-5620.
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For more information about
the Town of Colchester visit the
town offices at 781 Blakely Road,
Colchester, online at
www.colchestervt.gov
or call (802) 264-5500.
Egan’s Pulitzer-Prize winning novel is about the experience of
time, loss, redemption, art, and the challenges of connection and
communication. Each chapter is told from a different perspective
and style. Place and time shift in a non-linear way from the 1970’s
San Francisco music scene to the near future of New York in the
2020’s. The true pattern and meaning of the novel unfolds as we
begin to see the interconnectedness of what may at first glance
appear disjointed. Nowhere is this more evident than in the “Great
Rock and Roll Pauses,” the chapter written by twelve-year-old
Alison as a PowerPoint diary about her brother Lincoln (who may
have Asperger’s syndrome and is obsessed by the pauses in rock
songs), and her family’s struggles to connect across the literal and
metaphorical gaps, or pauses, in communication. Astonishingly,
this most stylistically experimental chapter is deeply moving and
is the emotional and thematic heart of the novel. This complex but
engaging novel is so finely crafted as to be worth reading not only
once but twice.
Caffry named to CCS
board of directors
Jim
Caffry,
of
Waitsfield, joined the
Board
of
Directors
Champlain Community
Services (CCS), Inc. in
June. The Colchesterbased
nonprofit
serves
individuals
with
intellectual
and
developmental
disabilities.
Caffry is the parent
of a son with autism,
and an attorney with a law practice in Waterbury
(Caffry Law, PLLC) focused on providing
special needs planning to Vermonters with
disabilities and their families. He is member of
the Special Needs Alliance, a national association
of special needs planning attorneys. Caffry also
serves on the Board of the Mad River Valley
Community Fund, and was previously a member
of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities
Council.
Board of Realtors
awards Abry
The Northwestern
Vermont Board of
Realtors
awarded
its 2014 Realtors of
Distinction
Awards
recently
at
the
DoubleTree
Hotel
in South Burlington.
Nearly 200 people
attended the gala.
Colchester’s John
Abry, of RE/MAX North
Professionals, was given the 2014
Good Neighbor Award.
As with the past winners of
this award, Abry is involved in
many different organizations. The
common theme that resonates from
his volunteer efforts is that he cares
deeply about the local Colchester
community.
Each year since the Colchester
Food Shelf moved to its new
location Abry has
orchestrated a major
“fill-a-truck” food drive
during the holidays to
donate more than a ton
of food. Abry is also a
very active member of
the Colchester-Milton
Rotary and its many
fundraising programs.
As a member of the
Rotary, he helped to
coordinate the cleanup efforts after
the 2011 Lake Champlain floods.
He is active with the Colchester
Economic Advisory Council and
the Colchester Community Center
Initiative. He delivers Meals on
Wheels, coaches community sports,
participated on a DragonBoat
Team, and volunteers for Green
Mountain Habitat for Humanity.
2014 Retirees
Colleen Derry
Thanks for your years of
dedication to Colchester kids.
Enjoy your retirement!
PPS/UMS
CHS
I’ve worked in all the Colchester
schools.
I started here in 1997 (so 17 years here in CSD)
My retirement plans include lots of travel to museums
and National Parks, biking, and trying new things. “I tell
people this is the best job in the world. I get to make art
with children all day. Everyone smiles and gets it.”
(L to R): Pam Landry, Sue Boyea, MaryAnn Barnes,
Colleen Derry.
MaryAnn Barnes
Sue Boyea
I’ve been teaching since 1975.
I came to the District in April,
1986.
Colchester teacher for 35 years
Colchester Middle School for 30 years
Malletts Bay School for 5 years
have taught grades 3, 5, 5/6, 6
have taught all four core subjects
I taught at CHS for 4 years
(Spanish) at MBS for 20 years
(3rd, 3rd/4th grade multiage,
4th and 5th grades) at UMS for 4
years (Kindergarten)
I feel so lucky to have had a long
and highly rewarding career. My students have taught
me and enriched my life every day! I don’t have any clear
plans yet, but I’d like to work part time.
Deb DeMulder
plans after retirement more time with family, travelling,
gardening, reading, playing piano, creating
“I feel fortunate and honored to have been able
to share such a large part of my life with so many
wonderful students, their parents, and my colleagues.”
“Adrift on a sea of possibilities... and the wind is rising!”
COLCHESTER
Education Association
Worked in Porters Point School,
Union Memorial School, Malletts Bay School, Colchester
Middle School, Colchester High School
16 years
Gifted and Talented Coordinator and Special Education
Teacher
Retirement Plans: Enjoy my grandchildren and travel to
warm places!
“I consider myself very fortunate to have been a part of
the Colchester educational community. I am grateful to
the families of Colchester for the opportunity to be a part
of their children’s lives.”
Pam Landry
CHS
Moved to Vermont have husband and three grown
children and three and 3/4 grandchildren
Began teaching at CMS in 1988
Moved to CHS in 1991
Taught World History, US History, Psychology, Sociology
One of the first Humanities teams
Taught with Ms Lenox for 12 years
“What makes my decision to retire bittersweet is not
being in the daily lives of the dozens of colleagues and
students who have enriched my life for the past quarter
century, having said that, I can’t wait to see what the
next chapter in my life will be.”
Angelika Mahoney
Laurie Collins
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The Colchester Sun | Thursday, July 10, 2014
FOOD
Truck stop
Truck Stop brings summer dining to Burlington’s South End
Utensil
Tip
“I’m Judd Grevel from the Burger Barn in
Jeffersonville at the bottom of Smuggler’s. We’ve
had the truck for six or seven years now, but I’m
not sick of burgers yet. I eat them all the time.
My favorite is probably the Nutty Goat — it’s
got caramelized onions, goat cheese, bacon and
candied walnuts.”
Judd Grevel, Burger Barn
This is the ideal tool for perfectly
steamed veggies, dumplings and
shumai. Place broccoli, carrots, green
beans — whatever! — in a large pot
with an inch or two of boiling water,
cover and let simmer as long as you
want. Test your veggies with a fork
and remove from heat when they’ve
reached your desired softness. You
may have to add water depending on
how long your cook time runs. The
trick is to add enough water to create
steam, but not enough to cover the
vegetables (steaming is not boiling
— here, the steam does all the work).
Particularly useful if you want crisper
veggies, steaming baskets are perfect
for dishes packed with summertime
freshness.
“My name is Jay O’Brien and I’m one of the three owners
of the Wooden Spoon Bistro in South Burlington. My
brother in law is the chef who creates all our dishes.
We’ll do sliders and are trying this soba noodle salad
dish today to change up the menu, but we mostly stick
to lobster rolls and fish tacos here because at the first
event we ever did, we were only allowed use fish. People
loved it and so we’ve stuck with it for three years.”
Jay O’Brien, Wooden Spoon Bistro
NOTE:
Lacking a steaming basket, but dying
for crisply steamed veggies? Make you
own by poking about 15 holes into a
disposable aluminum pie plate, flip it
upside down in a pot or Dutch oven
and add water to reach the bottom
of the inverted lid. Flatten one more
pie plate with a rolling pin, put a
parchment round on top of it, and
poke about 20 holes through both. Add
this to your first inverted plate, top
with veggies and steam away.
– Courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen
Editor’s Note: Truck Stop takes place every Friday at 5 p.m.
through the summer behind ArtsRiot on Pine Street in
Burlington.
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No rain
on this
parade
Photos by
OLIVER PARINI
Amber Charbonneau and her
son, Benjamin Charbonneau, 2,
of Barre, watch the parade from
the side of the road.
Elsie Lynn and Anthony Labor of The Colchester Sun march in the parade.
Community members fill the street during Colchester's
Fourth of July Parade on Friday morning.
Betty Koshinsky of the Colchester-Milton Rotary hands out flags
The Dr. Jazz Dixie Hot Shots play a tune.
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