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The Essex Jct. Fire Department deployed its Ladder 3 truck to assist with some cooling operations at Camp Maple Street earlier this month, giving campers a chance to cool off a bit in the 90 degree weather.

Selectboard debates shooting range liability requirement

By COLIN FLANDERS The selectboard last week took another step toward passing a revised firearm discharge ordinance, accepting new regulations centered around hunting and sport shooting by a vote of 4-1.

The move to “accept” the ordinance is mostly symbolic, representing the first phase of a multi-part procedure. Members will now host a public hearing Aug. 19, at which time they can officially “adopt” the changes if they have no further requests.

The shooting range discussion builds off regulations agreed upon last year that would prohibit shooting at the Essex Tree Farm and allow it at two parks – Indian Brook and the 90-acre school-owned parcel at Saxon Hill – during a 45-day window covering deer hunting season.

But while last week’s meeting marked another milestone in the debate over shooting in town, members remain unable to reach a consensus on one outstanding question: For impacted property owners, how much of a burden is too much?

The question came up during discussions over a notification form that property owners who shoot on their land would need to submit to the town. The form seen last week represented a scaled-back version of the document, with members recently agreeing to nix questions about firearm types and expected hours of use.

Property owners would now need to submit their name, address, date the range was established, intended use of the range and a site plan.

They would also need to attach proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $500,000 – a figure town staff said they pulled from shooting policies found in Texas and North Carolina.

Previous concerns over the insurance

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UPBEAT NEWS Mini-metro boys bring home pair of championships

The Essex 8th-Grade Boys Mini-Metro team have been taking the court by storm this spring and summer. The boys took home the championship for the 2018/2019 Mini Metro Season in the 7/8 Boys Pool A Division back in February. Then in June, the team took their talents to Saco, Maine where they went 4-0 to win their bracket at the Ballin’ by the Beach II competition, defeating some tough teams from Massachusetts on their way to a tourney championship. LEFT PICTURE: Eli Robinson, Isaac Wells, Tanner Robbins, Kyle Lozier, Pierce Bauer. Back Row from Left: Coach Mike Lozier, Jake Reyome, Jafar Mohamed, Keegan Jewell, Isaiah Haggard-Burroughs, Kieran Stokes, Josh Brown, Coach Jeff Reyome. Not pictured: Cooper Biederbeck, Coach Biederbeck. RIGHT PICTURE: Coach Jeff Reyome, Josh Brown, Jafar Mohamed, Eli Robinson, Kyle Lozier, Peter Armata, Jake Reyome, Isaiah Haggard-Burroughs, Coach Mike Lozier.

Spring 2019 Academic Honors Students from Essex unless otherwise noted.

College and University gradUations Elise Carney graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biology.

Sarah Diesing graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences and disorders.

Megan Currier, of Westford, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy from Widener’s College of Arts & Sciences.

Madeleine Hatoum graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Management and Design .

Matthew Olsen, of Westford, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in applied physics from Saint Anslem’s College.

Michael Hladky received a BS in chemical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Reese Salen received a BS/ME in mechanical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in December 2018.

Brian Sandon received a BS in game design and development from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Katherine Powers graduated from the

University of Connecticut with a Master of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction.

Anna Mechier graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

John Tse-Chun Yao graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering.

CommUnity College of vermont Student Honor’s List recognizing part-time students with 4.0 GPA: • Justin Baker • Cynthia Chittenden • Lillian Hubbard • Erin Jeffery • Randi-Lynn Katon • Mukti Subedi President’s List recognizing full-time students with a GPA of 4.0 • Jack Evans • Manu Shrestha • Emily Smith • Dominique Sweat Dean’s List recognizing full-time students with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99 • Lauren Watson • Duygu Cetin • Jennifer Kelmar • Emily Senecal

vermont teChniCal College Dean’s List recognizing students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher: Caleb Brown, of Westford, pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.

Samuel Velasquez, pursuing an Associate of Science in Computer Software Engineering.

Ann-Marie Marvin, of Westford, pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing.

Erik Nyhagen pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology.

Tapan Nepal, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.

Adam Yandow, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

Sarah Ferland, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering.

Diwas Sharma, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering.

Emily Bulger, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Diversified Agriculture.

Chandler Prue, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology.

Alex Hill, of Westford, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology.

Noah Ranallo, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Professional Pilot Technology.

Katherine Lewis, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Undeclared.

Maggie O’Brien, pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Equine Studies.

Nathan Nelson, pursuing a BS in Architectural Engineering Technology.

President’s List recognizing students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher: • Peter Roy, pursuing an Associate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Technology • Dip Sharma, a BS in Computer Engineering Technology .

• Kevin Kunker, a BS in Computer Engineering Technology . honors lists Amarah Emerson was named to the Dean’s List at the University of New England.

Meredith Oakman was named to the Dean’s List at the University of New England.

Megan Forbes, of Westford, was named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College.

Madeleine Hatoum was named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College.

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Rep. Peter Welch cited President Donald Trump’s attacks on American citizens and response to Congressional investigations as two factors behind his decision to support impeachment.

‘Worried for our democracy’ Welch says he supports impeaching President

By MICHELLE MONROE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced Thursday that he supports the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Welch had previously been reluctant to support impeachment, preferring instead to await the outcome of multiple Congressional investigations into the conduct of the President, his administration and his campaign.

Two factors caused him to change his mind, Welch said, the President’s stonewalling of Congressional investigations and his attacks on American citizens.

Speaking of the President’s outright refusal to comply with Congressional subpoenas, Welch said, “I’ve come to the conclusion he’s violated his oath of office.”

“It’s become apparent the President is going to refuse to allow Congress to do its job,” Welch said, citing Article 1 of the Constitution which lays out the duties and responsibilities of Congress, including oversight of the executive branch.

The administration has refused to provide requested documents and Trump has refused to allow both current and former members of the administration testify in a wide range of investigations, including into questions of whether or not the President himself as broken the law by obstructing justice or violated the Constitution by accepting the patronage of foreign governments at his businesses.

By refusing to cooperate with Congress, the President has placed himself above the law in Welch’s view.

“No person, including The President of the United States is above the law,”

he said.

He is choosing to support impeachment after concluding that the President’s stonewalling will not stop, said Welch.

In his brief conversation with reporters, Welch twice mentioned the Wednesday night rally at which Trump attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar, D- Minn.

Omar came to the U.S. as a girl seeking refuge from the violence in her native Somalia, became a citizen and was elected to Congress in 2018. She has been a vocal critic of the President, including calling for his impeachment.

At the rally, Trump supporters chanted “send her back.”

“This is extremely dangerous to our democracy,” said Welch. “It’s very clear that his attacks on American citizens… are intensifying.”

“The President has chosen to be as divisive as possible,” said Welch. “I’m appalled by the President and by the way he speaks about people.”

Welch also referenced his experiences on the Southern border, where he visited detention facilities for migrants, many of whom are seeking asylum. There were people, including young children, “literally in cages,” said Welch, adding that the President described them as criminals and gang members.

“The President is the person who more than any other person in our country has the responsibility to bring us together,” said Welch.

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is essential for resolving issues, in Welch’s view.

“Every one of us in every way we can has to reach out and find common ground to solve our problems,” said Welch.

Every person should speak out “when any President is attacking people on the basis of their religion, on the basis of their ethnic background, on the basis of their race,” Welch said.

Welch released a public statement, he said, because Vermonters have a right to know his position.

“I’m worried about the state of our democracy,” said Welch.

Impeachment typically begins with impeachment hearings in the House of Representatives, after which the House votes on whether or not to forward articles of impeachment to the Senate, which will then conduct a trial, before voting on whether or not to remove the official.

Two previous presidents were impeached, Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, neither was removed from office. Richard Nixon resigned before being tried in the Senate.

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Instead of embracing the fundamental responsibility of every American president to unite our country, this president has unleashed a torrent of attacks on fellow citizens based on their race, gender, religion and ethnic origin.

Instead of respecting the constitutional principle that no person, including the President of the United States, is above the law or beyond accountability, this president attacks our courts and judges and stonewalls Congress in the exercise of its Article 1 oversight responsibility.

Instead of strengthening the institutional pillars of our democracy, this president is methodically tearing them down. He fired the FBI Director and made every effort to derail the Mueller investigation. He calls for the jailing of political opponents and pardons political allies. And at every turn, he demeans, attacks and discredits the free press, dangerously labeling it as the enemy of the people.

And instead of ensuring fair elections, this president and his administration have labored to limit the fundamental right of Americans to vote and welcomed the assistance of hostile foreign powers in his campaigns.

America’s democracy is resilient, but it is also fragile. Its stability and progress depend on the consent of the governed, a respect for the rule of law, and the capacity of our leaders to inspire trust and confidence in each other and in the federal government.

On January 20, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump stood on the West Front of the United States Capitol, placed his left hand on two Bibles, raised his right hand, and swore to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” I have concluded that he has failed to honor that solemn oath which, in my view, merits impeachment under our Constitution.

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Youth on

Board To engage, inspire and empower our youth!

At the end of this month, the 17 year old Co-Chair of the CHIPS Board of Directors will be going off to college.

Tentatively, she plans to return after graduation, with a degree in Marine Biology. Although I interviewed Averi Preston for the 2nd Youth on Board Column last September, I thought it would be fitting to interview her again as she sets out for the next great chapter of her life. I asked her to reflect on her time with CHIPS. “Essex CHIPS has been the biggest part of making me who I am.

In the 6th grade I was introduced to CHIPS, when I joined a club called VKAT (run by Essex CHIPS) which worked to try to motivate more youth to avoid substances including alcohol and tobacco. The CHIPS mission is to provide youth with a healthy positive space and encourages making good life choices. Later, as a freshman in high school, I was faced with the intensity of peer pressures, but now it was all about drinking, smoking and drugs. Personally, I knew that I didn’t want anything to do with these substances. I realized that in middle school, and I wanted to help educate as many of my fellow classmates as I could about some of the dangers of smoking, doing drugs or abusing alcohol, not in an attempt to change their minds per se, but mainly just so that they know all the facts of the choices we will all make as a youth in the 21st century.”

“I heard that Essex CHIPS was looking for new Board members. I applied immediately, had my interview, and I was appointed to the Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, I show up for monthly Board meetings, have equal say on budget, financial plans, event planning, and making the organization run. I also participate in subcommittee work and speak with local businesses to seek donations and sponsorships for events.

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Averi is quite modest about her impact as a youth serving on a nonprofit Board of Directors. For example, she attended the Rotary luncheon a couple months ago when Governor Scott was speaking. After his presentation, she had a question about the State’s commitment to youth. She and the Governor spoke after the meeting as well. The Governor invited her to meet with his senior advisor on education and health issues, which she and I did last week. Averi presented a compelling case for the state to further support teens, as a means to keep youth in the State - which she argued will help our communities to thrive and improve the state’s Bond rating!

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Working towards a greater Essex

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Where we live, and how we think about where we live President Andrew Brown

Vice president George Tyler

Dan Kerin

Raj Chawla

Amber Thibeault

By ElainE HanEy & GEORGE TylER If you go to Google Maps and search for Essex, Vermont, you will get a bird’s eye view of the state of Vermont, and there we are, just east of Lake Champlain, nestled between Colchester, Westford, Jericho, and Williston.

You’ll see an outline of the Town of Essex and its almost square shape, and you may be surprised by how big it is--over 36 square miles according to the US Census.

You’ll see a handful of roads like Routes 15 and 128 criss-crossing the entire Town.

If you zoom in a little, you’ll see the tangle of roads at Five Corners, and fewer and fewer roads as you move northeast, northwest, or southeast out to the borders of the Town. At this level you can start to see neighborhoods: Pinewood Manor, Fairview Farms, Indian Acres, Lang Farm, and many more. From this high up, they all look the same.

But there are definite differences between the many neighborhoods of Essex. Out in the rural Town, you’ll drive more gravel roads than paved. There’s a lot of space between neighbors, and cell service is spotty. The Village is the home one of the top five busiest intersections in all of Vermont. There’s almost no open land, and cell service is a little less spotty (let’s be honest).

Despite these differences between neighborhoods, their needs are similar in terms of what they require from their local government. They all need fire protection, and stormwater management, and tax assessment. Every neighborhood, from Brigham Hill Road to Cascade Drive, needs plowing in the winter. Every neighborhood, from Susie Wilson Road to Corduroy Drive, needs wastewater treatment. Every neighborhood in the Town of Essex consists of school age children, senior citizens, working parents, young professionals, and more. Our neighborhoods, no matter where they are located, are far more alike than not.

It may seem like there are vast differences between a neighborhood in the rural Town and a neighborhood in the Village Center. It may feel like the needs of one individual neighborhood are more pressing than another’s. And it is natural and understandable to feel a strong sense of place and even a sense of pride about one’s own little corner of greater Essex. That’s what makes our neighborhoods great--and it’s what has made Essex, VT pop up on multiple “best places to live” rankings

in recent years. There is nothing wrong with feeling your neighborhood is the best.

But it’s important to remember that your neighborhood is just one of many strong, beautiful, friendly little enclaves that make up the entire Town of Essex, and that it is those neighborhoods together that make greater Essex the wonderful place we call home.

As we continue to discuss the future of greater Essex, it’s important to remember this distinction between our neighborhoods and our Town and our Village. When we talk about consolidating services or merging municipalities, those are Townand-Village-wide decisions that will affect every household regardless of the neighborhood. We must take a broader view of what is best for all of Essex, and not just what might be best for a particular neighborhood. Talking about merging is looking at this bigger picture.

One of the questions in the recent community survey asked residents if they were aware that greater Essex is comprised of two municipalities. It is surprising how many residents do not know this, though it’s easy to see why: most of our kids attend the same high school, we all pay one tax bill, and we have one police department. But the fact remains that we are two municipalities. The potential merger of two governments we are currently exploring seeks to address some perceived and actual inequities--things that various neighborhoods feel strongly about--so that the entirety of greater Essex sees the benefit.

In upcoming columns we will begin to address some of the concerns we are hearing from residents, based on the results of the community survey and on feedback we’ve heard from all corners of the Town and Village. We will talk about things like what changes in service may or may not occur, what might happen to certain municipal departments, and what might happen to taxes. And we will continue to share how we are working on change that will benefit every resident--for in the end, that is what we all are: residents of the Town of Essex.

You can now visit www.

GreaterEssex2020.org for ongoing updates.

We will make additions and improvements to this site over the next many months.

Stay tuned for next week’s column, and as always, send your questions, thoughts, and concerns to us at ehaney@essex.org and abrown@essexjunction.org. You can also reach out to our municipal manager, Evan Teich, at eteich@essex.org.

Chair Elaine Haney

Vice chair Max Levy

Andy Watts

Patrick Murray

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Letters to the editor Thank you from Aunt Dots On behalf of the clients and volunteers of Aunt Dot’s Place, I would like to thank the Town of Essex Selectboard for approving our request for a grant from the 2019 Human Services fund. The money received will go directly into providing relief for the food insecure in the communities of Essex, Essex Jct., Westford, Underhill and Jericho.

Aunt Dot’s Place officially opened its doors in August of 2017, and is quickly approaching its two year anniversary.

Grants such as your Human Service funding, as well as donations from local residents and businesses, make it possible for us to increase both the number of clients we can serve and the quantity of food and goods we can offer. We currently serve an average of 134 families, equating to an average of 432 individuals each month. This would not be possible without the help our very supportive community.

Thank you again to the Essex Selectboard and our wonderful neighbors for their support of Aunt Dot’s Place!

Andrea Francalangia President

Essex still rural to some Some folks probably expect me to write about the firearms ordinance, as I’ve been to the meetings and I’m not in favor of changing it. After all, that was the clear opinion from the $10,000 placespeak event. Or, maybe they expect me to complain about being basically excluded from the town parks as a hunter?

Reasonable, as most if not all of the parks were originally purchased by or given to Essex for the benefit of all residents, not just non-hunters. Could it be I’m going to write about the upcoming merger debate instead? Certainly understandable, as I had reservations about it before, but I certainly don’t support it now under this Selectboard. Nope.

Turns out I can’t stop thinking about the response of one of my fellow residents to my comments at the last meeting.

I was more or less addressed by another speaker indicating I actually don’t live in a small town anymore. I now live in a suburb, not a small town, so that is a good reason to prepare to give up my private rights as they will be gone soon, anyway. Really?

While, technically, Essex

might have enough total population to be a large town, I consider a small town to be a rural community that is “teeming with people that rely on each other like loved ones”.

I’m sorry, my friend, but that is exactly the definition of the section of Essex I live in and probably the definition of a large part of our town.

This was worthy of a written response, because I got the same exact impression listening to the Board talk about our rights. Do they think we all live in a high-density suburb?

I think they have forgotten that Essex is not all a suburb and not all of us are prepared to give up our private rights so easily. My section of Essex is a rural community where a lot of us rely on each other like loved ones and we actively strive to accept, and embrace, and allow, all our differences. Neighbors, I’d suggest paying close attention to the upcoming hearing on the firearms ordinance and listen to any debates on the merger, especially if you live in rural Essex like I do. Right now, the Selectboard is trying to eliminate one of the private property rights I and lots of other rural Essex residents hold dear – maybe one of the other private rights that is important to you is next.

Kendall Chamberlin

Shooting should not be allowed in 90-acre Saxon Hill parcel I attended the July 15 Town of Essex Selectboard meeting at which time a revised firearms ordinance was passed, naturally following a good deal of input from the audience - much of which related to proposed policies regarding outdoor shooting ranges. Not so much attention was given to the updated map delineating areas prohibited for firearms discharge.

After ensuring I understood the appropriate role the Selectboard has in governing the use of firearms in the 90 acre Saxon Hill school parcel, I posed three questions with respect to this parcel, and the proposed allowed shooting within from November 1 to December 15. None were answered. #1. Could the Selectboard provide any satisfactory reason why ANY firearms discharge at ANY time of year should be allowed in this particular parcel, situated as it is barely a quarter mile from the firearms discharge-free Deer Crossing development, particularly when there is a documented report of a bullet embedded in the wall of a house there? #2. Could the Selectboard provide any satisfactory rea-

Republicans must insist national leaders act with integrity

By SEN. JOE BENNING (R - CALEDONIA) Blissfully gliding across the open range of western Colorado on motorcycles with my wife and several good friends, we stopped for a break at a small town gas station. A television was on and a story appeared about President Donald Trump’s recent tweet about four certain Congresswomen.

It was the first I’d heard of it. As I pondered the President’s latest self-imposed public relations nightmare I knew it was only a matter of time before my phone was ringing. As Senate Minority Leader the responsibility of responding to such things comes with the territory.

Initially I hoped he had simply goofed trying to say something. As a politician, I am fully aware that statements can easily be taken out of context. Some partisan reporters are too tempted to spin quotations in order to appeal to a certain media genre. As a lawyer trained to see and argue both sides of every dispute, I do my best to avoid becoming an expert based solely on a social media post or headline. So I checked the full tweet to make sure I had the actual text. And then the President doubled down on his remarks in a subsequent speech. It was impossible to dismiss these remarks as a mistake

or words taken out of context. They were simply deplorable. Even more disturbing was the apparent joyful approval being demonstrated by some in his audience.

The four targeted Congresswomen are by no means guiltless in the ridiculous rancor coming from Washington, but they are not in my party. As a Republican, my concern starts with how a neutral observer perceives the party I belong to. I wondered how the President’s words would affect those of us still determined to call ourselves Republicans. And make no mistake, I remain a Republican.

I believe in the wisdom of following our federal and state constitutions. I believe in a fiscally responsible government. I don’t believe government is the answer to all problems. I stand by a famous Democratic American’s observation that citizens should “ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” America and Vermont cannot afford to lose these ideals simply because the party’s highest elected official repeatedly ignites controversy with an unexplainable addiction to divisive tweets. Unfortunately, silence in the face of such remarks can fairly be interpreted as party agreement, noisily drowning out the public’s willingness to consider those ideals under the weight of repeated controversy.

Silence is not part of my DNA in the face of such deplorable remarks. No Republican will find success defending them. They appeal to a small but vocal minority who relish putting others down.

Some of them will label me a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only) for taking a stand, but it is the party that suffers when its leaders engage in behaviors that would have earned members of my generation a whooping growing up. I cling to the belief that there are still those committed to Republican ideals that remember Lincoln’s belief in our better angels.

For our party to survive and thrive, we Republicans must insist our leaders demonstrate civility and act with integrity, even when countered by those who don’t.

That’s not cowardice; that’s strength that brings admiration. The vast majority of Americans, especially those from Vermont, yearn for that from all elected officials.

It is ironic that these words are being typed fifty years after America’s moon landing united us and the world as never before. Our country’s current polarization does nothing to promote America internally or abroad. Do we still have it in us to disagree with civility and integrity? I will strive for that goal as long as the citizens of my district honor me with the right to represent them.

son why ANY firearms discharge at ANY time of year should be allowed in this particular parcel, situated as it is directly adjacent from the firearms-free Saxon Hill recreational lands -- in turn adjacent to increasing corporate development and associated traffic? #3. Could the Selectboard provide any satisfactory reason why ANY firearms discharge at ANY time of year should be allowed in this particular parcel, itself barely a quarter mile wide, considering the inherent signage challenges of its highly irregular 8-sided Z- shaped boundary, even if the rules were the same year-round?

I would urge all interested Essex residents to attend the upcoming Selectboard meeting on August 19 when this ordinance will be discussed further, and possibly adopted without amendment. I will be asking those questions again, and hope to hear some answers.

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Explaining his no vote on Monday, he said he supports the changes impacting town parks. But he remains wary of the town signing off on documentation like the notification forms, fearing they could still be construed as a permit signifying a range’s safety.

That’s why his support for the registry falls short of the current proposal. Instead, he’d prefer if the town collect basic information on ranges so that it can add data into the E911 map and give first responders a better

“We want to ensure that if something does happen to someone as a result of an accident on a range that the range owner has the wherewithal to make that person whole in some way.”

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understanding of the areas they’re responding to. Town staff said it would consider the legalities of the idea.

The board now finds itself within arm’s reach of finishing the ordinance changes, which have inspired many impassioned meetings over the last decade. The long history was on display again last week as residents from both sides of the issue weighed in: Those who believe the ordinance changes are a long-overdue necessity, and those who feel the town is gearing up to trample their individual rights.

One speaker who fell in the latter category was Daryl Montague, who shoots on land that straddles the Essex-Westford town line. He questioned the selectboard’s authority to regulate what property owners do on their own land.

“You don’t have a choice of what we do on our private domain. It’s that simple,” Montague said just as a timer went off, signifying his 90 seconds were up. When he continued to speak, Haney interrupted. “Mr. Montague, your time is up,” she said.

“My time hasn’t begun,” Montague responded as he left the microphone.

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requirement prompted staff to investigate how it would impact property owners. But staff returned with no clear picture, advising they could not find a simple way of doing so given differences between individual insurance carriers.

Some selectboard members felt pricing shouldn’t factor in their decision. Arguing in favor of the requirement, chairwoman Elaine Haney said she views it as a necessary protection on the public at-large.

“We want to ensure that if something does happen to someone as a result of an accident on a range that the range owner has the wherewithal to make that person whole in some way,” she said. “If they don’t have insurance, that might not be able to happen.”

But others in the board believe it is a step too far.

“The amount of liability insurance you carry is a personal choice,” said selectman Andy Watts, the only official to vote against accepting the ordinance. “I believe if an individual wants to carry liability insurance on their property that it’s up to them to determine how much liability insurance they need.”

Selectmen Patrick Murray also shared concerns, believing the requirement could effectively price out lowincome property owners.

“Someone is wealthier, they’ll be able to afford a half-a-million-dollar rider on their insurance policy, which means that we by enacting this may be unfairly targeting part of the population that don’t have the ability to pay,” Murray said.

“Without a solid number,” he continued, “I’m really tossing up in my head whether we should approve it.”

The board still has time to decide.

The proposed ordinance mentions the form but doesn’t prescribe its contents, so the board could feasibly wait until just before the ordinance officially went into effect to finalize the document, town manager Greg Duggan said.

The board tabled a decision until staff can provide a better estimate of how much a $500,000 liability insurance policy costs.

Last week’s meeting did offer clarity on some other outstanding questions, like how the town planned to determine whether a range is safe.

The solution: Don’t. Instead, the Essex Police Department would confirm that homeowners have properly filled out the notification forms and provided the necessary maps, thus avoiding the potential for the town to be held liable for certifying a range as safe.

“The requirement is the bullets are not to leave your property,” Haney said.

“It is the property owner’s responsibility to set up whatever they’re setting up so those bullets stay on their property. We’re making no determination.”

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Zhenya Ford, last known address of 103 Seneca Ave Essex Jct, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $301.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage LLC since 5/31/2019. To cover this debt, per lease dated August 16, 2016, the contents of unit #046 will be sold at public auction on August 3, 2019. Call 802-871-5787 for auction information.

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Community Calendar 25 Thursday CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341.

James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; Fundamental-Independent.

CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, Senior Pastor.

Summer Worship Service Times (June-September): Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Nursery is provided for infant-K. Also check out our other summer offerings: Wednesday Gatherings, Ultimate Frisbee, Play Dates in the Park, Summer Bible Camp, and more! www.cmcvermont.org; also on Facebook & Instagram.

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE DAYBREAK COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Jesse Mark, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@gmail.com ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am, www.essexalliance.org.

ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 am with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION - UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Telephone (802) 878-5745; Website: www.fccej.org ; Email: welcome@fccej. org Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Mendes, Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Josh Simon. Summer Worship One Service 9 am, June 2 – September 1.

Communion: first Sunday of every month. School Year Faith Formation.

Jr. & High School Youth Groups. Heavenly Food Pantry – second Monday, 5:30-7:30pm; fourth Thursday, 2-6pm, except for Nov & Dec when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out Community Dinner – 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7pm. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Finally @ First Band, Joyful Noise, Cherub Music, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella and Ladies’ Acapella groups.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 8788071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you!

HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org.

MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road.

899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf.org.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 878-4014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt. com.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex.

878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

IThIEL FaLLs CaMP 11 a.m. daily through Aug. 4, Johnson. Evangelist Jeremiah Bolich presents a Bible Study while Teen Evangelist Chad Seabright meets with the teens and Children’s Evangelists Amanda and Brock Carlile captivate the children with a varied program. At 7 p.m, Worship Leaders Dan King and Zach Stevenson lead a praise service Food shELF 9 - 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aunt Dot’s Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. Serving the communities of Essex, Westford, Jericho and Underhill.

Visit auntdotsplace.com for more information. droP-In KnITTIng CLub 1 - 2 p.m., Essex Free Library.

CELEsTIaL shadow PuPPETs 2 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. Make your own shadow puppets with Tina Logan and explore star stories from around the world. Recommended for grades 3-8.

LEgo CLub 3 - 4 p.m., Essex Free Library.

EvEnIng booK CLub 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. This month discuss “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones.

ECP audITIons: InhErIT ThE wInd 7 - 9 p.m., Memorial Hall, Essex Jct. Essex Community Players announces auditions for its spring production.

26 FrIday MusIC wITh raPh 9:30 - 10:15 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing & play with Raph. No registration required MusICaL sTory TIME 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

EssEx EaTs ouT 5:30 - 7 p.m.,Methodist Church, Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! If you need a ride, please email essexeatsout@gmail.com dungEons & dragons 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Embark upon imaginary adventures. A Dungeon Master serves as this role playing game’s referee and storyteller. Game starts at 6:30, come early for help with character design.

ECP audITIons: InhErIT ThE wInd 7 - 9 p.m., Memorial Hall, Essex Jct. Essex Community Players announces auditions for its spring production.

27 saTurday wEEKEnd sTory TIME 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

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• 8/25/19 - Men at First from First Congregational Church, UCC, will be offering special music throughout our worship service.

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CoMICs and CarToonIng 10 a.m. - noon, Essex Free Library. Learn to draw comics and cartoons with expert cartoonist, Ben Cohen.

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sPanIsh/EngLIsh InTErCaMbIo Noon - 2 p.m., Essex Free Library. For the first hour of every session we will speak exclusively in Spanish and for the second hour we will speak exclusively in English. Come join the conversation!

ECP audITIons: InhErIT ThE wInd 1 - 4 p.m., Memorial Hall, Essex Jct. Essex Community Players announces auditions for its spring production.

28 sunday harrIET FarnsworTh PowELL hIsTorICaL MusEuM 1 - 4 p.m., Corner of Route 128 and Route 15, Essex Jct. Seasonal exhibits this year focus on individuals that helped to shape Essex.

29 Monday sTory TIME wITh EMILy 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Drop in for stories, songs and a craft.

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Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance. brIdgE 12:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

30 TuEsday sTory TIME 10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. bIngo 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. Every card costs a penny, so if you play 10 cards, each game costs a dime.

MaKEr TuEsdays: aLIEn LandsCaPE TErrarIuMs 3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. What does

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31 wEdnEsday sTar TrEK MovIE MaraThon 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Stop by the library to binge watch the Star Trek Movies. We will start with “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and keep watching until the library closes. Join us for all the movies or just watch one or two. For teens and adults.

TECh TIME 10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Drop in with your device and questions!

TECh hELP wITh CLIF Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. (See Monday, July 29)

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Even Friday’s rain cleared out and made for a great day. Hope this continues through the end of the month. Little League and softball state playoffs continue. MLB Hall of Fame Ceremonies this week on Sunday. Vermont Amateur Golf Championships last week as was Conquer the Day at SB. Lions Cup soccer Saturday in Castleton.

Little League softball state results saw the 8-10 Softball All-Stars win the VT State Championship on July 16. They’re now headed to Pennsylvania to represent Vermont in a tournament that begins August 28. Players of the game (chosen by the opposing team’s coaches) were Anna Baker (Game 1), Calleigh Bryuns (Game 2) and Abby Desilets (Game 3).

Baker is the pitcher, Bryuns is the catcher (and doesn’t let much past her) and Desilets played third base in the state tourney.

In the championship game, the girls ended the first inning with a 10-0 lead.

They never lost the 10 run advantage and the game ended after 3.5 innings due to the mercy rule. The final score was 14-3.

Outs in the game included strikeouts by pitcher Baker, a throw out on a steal of second (Catcher Calleigh Bryuns threw to second, where shortstop Gretchen Diem was waiting, catching pop flys, and throw outs at first, due to Sophia Murray’s skill at first base. Desilets (3rd base) and Hadley Martisus (2nd base) round out the infield. Outfielders (Zoe Papaseraphim, Aliyah Rassel, Molly Gilbert, Skylar Rup, Olivia Carter, and Margie Koval) also did a great job stopping hits to them and backing up their respective bases. Julia Smith was not able to play in the State Tournament due to vacation.

EHS’ soccer players Adam Lyon and Peter Osiecki Former Hornet soccer star, now Essex resident and VSOA soccer ref, will be in the middle of the men’s Twin State soccer clash Saturday evening. The rest of the crew includes Sonja Duncan, Greg Hartmann, and Rick Desorda.

Women’s game has Jamie Falco, Randy Dewey, Pat Whalen, and Steve Blongy.

KO’s at 4 and 6pm.

Conquer The Day, the Stefan Pierson Memorial Soccer Tournament, was hosted by SBHS last Saturday. Numerous teams, levels of play, and various field lengths as well as a ton of referees made the day a success. The Hornets were again well represented by their alumni group of semi-all stars including former player and current coach Jake Orr. Here’s a look at this team that I believe had the talent to win it all. They began their day-long series of games with a 1-1 tie vs. CVU. They boys followed that up with another 1-1 deadlock vs. Rice. Not sure how they missed a trip to the championship game as MMU lost to BHS in field play. Anyway, they crushed a combo SB/CHS squad 4-0 in the consolation game. Goal scorers were Nate Miles ‘15, Amar Kapic ‘10, Peter Osiecki ‘19, Spencer Towle ’19.

The all-star roster looked like this: 2019 – Adam Lyon, Peter Osiecki, Spencer Towle, Tyler Routhier, Noah Palker; 2017 – AJ Whitney, Paul Federico, Kirk Teare, Owen Finnegan, Collin Asoera; 2016 – Brennan Goodrich, Danilo Salgado; 2015 – Liam Donahue, Kevin Donahue, Nate Miles, Derek Barnes; 2012 – Thomas Antensaye; 2010 – Big Amar Kapic, Jake Orr. MMU edged BHS on PK’s in the championship. One of the many Springer boys corralled a break-away ball down the middle of the field late in the first half to give the Cougar alums the surprising lead. BHS’ ball-control game paid off with 10+ minutes left in the game as they pounded in the equalizer. The Cougar grads were a tad more accurate in PK’s than their Burlington counterparts 4-2 for the tourney upset win!

Mini GLAX update from the Bitters Tourney in Stowe: HS 802 team went 2-3 losing an exciting consolation game.

Abby Robbins, Chloe Dingman, Petra Kapsalis, Madison Peet, and Sydney Peet were some talented area players competing. The younger 802 squad, Becca Hirschman, Jenna Hirschman, Emily Stempek, and Zuzu Rooney all played well. They finished 3rd. Becca H and Stempek each scored in the 8-7 consolation winning game.

Catamount Lax had a successful run as Abby Lacross, Breya Montague, and Ryan Blanchard each had a multiple point gamse and Jillian Del Trecco added 1 goal and an assist. Sienna Stanley also added a goal. The core four defense of Breya Montague, Ryan Blanchard, Ashleigh Gernader, and Jillian Del Trecco played great defense all weekend while also adding to the scoring. Sierra Harris came up with several key saves to keep Catamounts in a tight game. Lady Cats were down 7-2 at the half and made the game interesting with a huge second half effort. They fell 9-7 to the N/S Lady Snipers. Lacrosse had a hat trick.

Montague and Blanchard scored 2x.

Women’s Summer Soccer League standings: W-L-T Pts Two Sisters 8–0-0 24 Energy Legs 6–2-0 15 Bag Balm 4–1-0 12 Shenanigans 4–4-0 12 802 Cross-Fit 2–5-0 6 Coral 0–6–0 0 NEK Warriors 0–5–0 0 Anyone interested in becoming a high school or middle school soccer ref, contact me by email at jgonillo@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday Anna Morgan, Donna Kaynor, Gabrielle Velasquez, Jude Olsen, Nathan Lamarche, Carrie Cassleman Crews, Miranda Baker, Natalie LeClair, Khanh Nguyen Ngan, Amanda Liguori, Emily Scott, Chris Isham, Emily Scott White, Sammy Bissonette, Grady Corkum, Steel Stygles.

Happy 7th Anniversary to son and daughter, Josh and Karen; 17th Jack and DiDi Adams, 20th Dale and Randy Lavalley; Trevor and Sunny-Lyn Rushford, Willie and Sarah McNulty, Happy 30th Anniversary to my wife, Tina! What a great trip it has been with you! Love you.

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