The Essex Reporter: October 11, 2018

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Sarah Salatino says the noise from nearby backyard shooting ranges is disrupting the serene setting she's worked to create at her perennial nursery out off Brigham Hill Road. She's calling on the town to find a way to address the rise of these backyard ranges but hopes there may be a way to find some common ground. Some sport shooters, meanwhile, say people are looking to address a problem that doesn't exist.

Seeking common ground Debate over backyard shooting ranges renewed as town nears decision on firearms ordinance

By COLIN FLANDERS

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urveying a long row of plants one recent afternoon, Sarah Salatino commented on what had turned out to be quite a beautiful day, one to suggest summer could stave off the inevitable chill a few more weeks.

Salatino runs a perennial nursery off Brigham Hill Road and enjoys days like this, where the only sounds are the breeze and the crunch of gravel from an arriving customer.

The quiet scene was interrupted moments later by a dog, not seen but heard somewhere near Salatino’s home. She first apologized. Then she recognized the irony of her situation.

“Right now, if my neighbors were upset, they could call the police, and I could be fined for this barking dog,” she said. “She's barking at 60 deci-

bels. Guns are 120 or more. But there’s no ordinance for them. You can just complain.”

She’s right. Residents in areas of town where shooting is permitted have no legal recourse when it comes to gunfire. Police sometimes talk to the shooter to ensure they’re taking precautions – though none are specifically mandated – and if there’s no obvious risk to the public, complainants are often told that authorities’ hands are tied.

That could soon change if the selectboard decides to regulate backyard shooting ranges, a topic the officials agreed to tackle after frequent urgings from Salatino and others who say the danger and noise posed by backyard shooting dwarfs that of hunting.

Opponents of any new restrictions, meanwhile, remain adamant the clear majority of backyard ranges are safe.

The selectboard will wade through the debate next month. Members have long remained unsure what – if any – control they have over these backyard ranges, struggling to grasp the legal complexities because laws governing the issue are up for interpretation.

The intricacies aren’t clear to Salatino, either, but to her, the issue is simply about civility and safety.

“It's not the land that it used to be 20 years ago when we moved in, when a lot of these folks decided to buy 40 acres up here and be able to shoot and hunt,” she said. “It’s getting frighteningly dangerous. It’s only a matter of time before something tragic happens. I just wish there could be a way that would work for everybody.

“I wish,” she said again, trailing off.

See SHOOTING, page 11

EPD to pilot K9 program

By COLIN FLANDERS

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EWSD board members Diane Clemens, Brendan Kinney and Al Bombardier listen to transportation updates from superintendent Beth Cobb at last week's board meeting.

EWSD planning for village bus service

By AMANDA BROOKS Essex Westford School District administration announced last week that village students K-5 will start receiving bus transportation service as soon as new bus drivers are hired.

“Busing for those eligible outside the walking areas for Hiawatha, Summit, Fleming and ADL students in the district is our top priority,” superintendent Beth Cobb said at last week’s board meeting.

The first grades to receive

bus service will be K-5, which will take four bus drivers, Cobb said. She explained this grouping of students is easier to serve due to neighborhood setup and proximity to the schools.

Currently, two bus drivers are in their final CDL testing and should be ready this week; however, bus service for grades K-5 can’t be implemented until two more are available, which won’t happen until at least midNovember, Cobb said.

Full K-8 bus service in the village will most likely be avail-

able by late November or early December when they get two more drivers, barring any drivers dropping out of the process before then, she added.

Board member Keeley Schell asked what the two drivers would do in the meantime and hoped they won’t be assigned to purposes other than getting busing to the village.

Cobb said they will ride on buses and learn the routes and procedures, getting extra training to be prepared to drive buses See BUSING, page 2

There’s a new (former) sheriff in town. His name is Wes. He’s a good boy.

And soon, the 3-year-old black Labrador retriever will become the Essex Police Department’s first-ever K9 officer.

Wes arrives in town as part of a donation from the Chittenden County Sheriff ’s Department, where his handler, Officer Ben Chiaravalle, worked prior to joining EPD in April.

The Essex Selectboard approved a three-year K9 pilot program earlier this month at the

request of Chief Rick Garey, who hopes the addition will help EPD provide better service and increase its outreach in the community (dogs are quite popular, after all.)

Garey explained Essex PD has long relied on other agencies whenever it needed a K9.

"We are always at the beck and call of is the dog available," he said.

Wes is a search and rescue dog and is trained to detect all drugs except marijuana, which, given that it’s legal in small quantities now, was welcome news. Garey See K9, page 2

Sweet Clover hosts cookbook swap Fundraiser to benefit survivors of domestic violence

By COLIN FLANDERS Cookbooks are a representation of our best intentions – the desire to branch out and try something new, something foreign, a leap from our comfort zones.

Anyone who understands that feeling also knows that a busy life and the ease of routine are a recipe for dusty books. But fear not: Sweet Clover Market wants to put those texts to use, and if it helps rid a bit of that bought-but-neveropened guilt, so be it.

The Essex-based organic and local food market is hosting a cookbook swap to raise money during domestic violence awareness month. The premise is quite simple: Those interested in donating can drop off their new or old cookbooks, and those wanting some new recipes can take a book home for $5 apiece. All proceeds will benefit Steps to End Domestic Violence.

“I have a ton of cookbooks in my house, and I know the joy of See COOKBOOK, page 16

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said Wes has a good track record with no lawsuits to his name and comes with good recommendations from the sheriff.

Garey said EPD uses K9s about 25 times a year ranging from building searches and drug raids to finding fleeing suspects and missing children.

Since working dogs aren’t usually retrained with a new handler, Chiaravalle’s departure from the sheriff ’s department essentially incapacitated its K9 program. The county agency has offered to provide the dog and all its equipment to EPD in exchange for some technology services the town is already providing.

Chiaravalle began his law enforcement career in 2013 and became K9 certified three years later. The new role came with its added responsibilities and a brand-new side kick, but Chiaravalle considers himself lucky. “[Wes] is a very easygoing dog, and he’s just been a great partner,” he said.

Chiaravalle added he’s grateful to EPD for allowing him to attend monthly trainings so he could keep his certification despite not working with Wes for the last six months.

Police K9s live with their handlers, and the time spent taking care of the dog outside of work are now usually built into the officer’s 40-hour work week. The only overtime is when the duo is called out to a scene during their offhours.

Chiaravalle and Wes will work the evening shift, when Garey said the department gets most of its calls that could use a K9. He also told the selectboard he’s hopeful that with the department’s new program, it can start helping out other agencies that have long provided the service to EPD free of charge.

Garey’s next step is to write up a policy based on current programs in the area. Then Chiaravalle and Wes can once again hit the road.

Chiaravalle is clearly looking forward to the day, but chances are, not as much as Wes. “He’s literally bouncing off the walls at home,” he said.

in the village.

“By stating it’s a priority, we’ll be training for that priority,” Cobb assured the board.

The decision to provide bus service in Essex Jct. comes on the heels of discussions at a prior meeting where officials debated how to allocate the new hires: to improving Essex Town service or expanding service to the village.

The board agreed its current transportation policy was too broad to give administration enough guidance and created a transportation subcommittee to discuss possible changes. The group first met the Friday before the last board meeting and planned to meet again on the following Thursday.

Patrick Murray, board member and representative on the subcommittee, wrote in an email to The Essex Reporter that the subcommittee took no official action at those meetings but continued talking with the administration, who answered many lingering questions.

EWSD planned to release a bus service survey to village families this week to gather ridership data to use in planning initial routes and schedules. Cobb said the analyzed data would be compiled and brought back to the board for discussion at its first November meeting.

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Wes is pictured during a training earlier this year. He's trading in his sheriff collar for an EPD one.

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By AMANDA BROOKS Steve Parren, a biologist with the Vt. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, was awarded the Green Mountain PowerZetterstrom Environmental Award last week for his work conserving non-game wildlife and protecting endangered species.

The ceremony took place at the Sandbar State Park in Milton on a cloudy, windy day, but the beauty of the landscape that highlights Parren’s work still shone through, commissioner Louis Porter noted.

“I don't there's any more tangible way of seeing that than in driving across the stretch of road we just came down,” Porter said of Route 2, “and looking up and seeing virtually every pole along that road has a nest on it.”

Porter was referring to nests of ospreys, whose expanded presence in the area and the state as a whole is largely due to the work of Meeri Zetterstrom, the namesake of the day’s award; Parren and Vt. Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers.

Zetterstrom, a late Milton resident, lived on the

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Julie Moore, secretary of Vt. Agency of Natural Resources; Louis Porter, commissioner of Vt. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; and Steve Costello, VP of Green Mountain Power, congratulate biologist Steve Parren on his award. shores of Lake Arrowhead and was an impassioned supporter of the osprey population in the area starting in the late 1980s. Her work with Parren, Vt. Fish & Wildlife and Green Moun-

tain Power installing nesting platforms and educating the community eventually led to ospreys being taken off Vermont’s endangered and threatened species list in 2005.

The GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award was created to honor her work in 2010. Each year it is awarded to a deserving environmental protector, along with $2,500 to help that person or

organization continue their mission.

GMP vice president Steve Costello said it was an easy decision to honor Parren with the Zetterstrom Award this year due to his

hard work and dedication for over 30 years, not only to save ospreys but other species as well.

“Virtually every endangered species that has recovered in Vermont, Steve's fingerprints are on those birds and animals and amphibians and turtles,” Costello said.

Costello also referenced Parren’s dedication to the spiny softshell turtle by raising hundreds of them in his own home to help bring back their numbers.

Porter echoed Costello’s praise for Parren’s work with endangered species.

“I can't imagine a greater gift to give Vermonters than to restore these species … it's been Steve Parren's life work to do that,” he said. “As one Vermonter, I just say, I'm proud to know you and work with you.”

Julie Moore, secretary of the Vt. Agency of Natural Resources, also thanked Parren for his work and noted his enthusiasm for protecting endangered species.

“It’s infectious, and it gets people excited,” she said. “On behalf of everyone, I want to say thank you.”

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There is always a need for mentors. Unfortunately, the need far exceeds the number of available adults.

Yet most mentors say that this experience is a fun break from their everyday schedule. When Pete was asked what surprised him the most about mentoring, he said ‘How fulfilling it can be and knowing that you make a difference in the other person’s life.’ Clearly, the positive impact goes both ways.

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opinion & community lETTERS TO THE EDITOR In support of Lori Houghton Sometime in 2009, I saw an ad in The Essex Reporter that said anyone could come to a meeting at the Brownell Library to discuss a revitalization of Downtown Essex Jct. Since I used to love Tip Top News and the barber shop and Phil's Trading Post and had been sad to see how the area looked, I was excited to go to the meeting.

At 7:30 a.m., on a Tuesday, I met Lori Houghton. She and I were both at that first meeting of what later became known as Railroad Avenue Recess or Revitalizing Downtown Essex Junction. As our committee worked together to come up with ideas to get people to start using the downtown area, we had to present our ideas to the trustees.

The Train Hop and The Farmer's Market were our first endeavors. Consider that those events still take place, today, nine years later. One of the strongest forces was Lori Houghton.

Most especially for the farmer's market.

Going to the trustee meetings, at that time, and asking for the space and the ability to make those things happen, was a lot of work. Work made easier because Lori Houghton was there, with us.

When it came time to elect new trustees and Lori Houghton decided to run, I could not stand at Five Corners, enough, with my signs. In the pouring rain, my hands aching from the cold, I knew that if Lori got elected, someone that had the best interests of our entire community at heart would be involved in local government and I could go about my life more lightly, knowing that those living within our community would be well cared for, at all times.

When Lori decided to run as our state representative, I was, once again, driven to stand with signs and show others how strongly I felt that if Lori is in Montpelier on our behalf, we are being well looked after.

Lori is out amongst our community, with such regularity that no matter what I'm doing, I see her. At a Martones lunch table with senior citizens, at Nest Coffee Shop with all ages of our community, at family events; Lori is everywhere. Wanting to know what we think, wanting to know how we feel and, most valuably ensuring we are well represented in Montpelier.

I think it's important that you join me, Essex Jct., in voting for Lori Houghton to represent us, in the Statehouse, again, for another term.

Lori's heart and soul are passionately invested in our village, in our community and in our families and our well-being. Get out and vote for Lori on November 6, and feel confident you are in good hands.

Annie Cooper, Essex Jct. Tl;dr Dylan and Lori have my vote Dylan brings his experience and expertise to his work as someone who has been involved in politics including working for Shap Smith and now on the House Education Committee. Some of you may know that he left high school at age 16 and went on to earn two degrees at the Community College of Vermont and Johnson State College.

This is part of what makes Dylan an authentic and unique leader.

Lori has brought to light many of the issues that are impacting Essex as a member of the business community looking to keep jobs in the area.

She has focused diligently on helping to further the technology world while

making sure that our kids have the necessary resources at the schools in Essex and in Essex Jct. Lori gets tech.

She gets the needs of the people.

We need to elect more leaders who are on the frontline working with our educators and employers to expand the skills of Vermont’s 21st century workforce.

Kip Steele, Essex Jct. Reserving judgment As I read the cover story from September 27 about the firing of a local special education teacher, I found myself forming an opinion … and then waffling on that opinion. The story seemed to mirror national news in that it left me with the question, “Who’s telling the truth?”

I do not know any of the parties involved, but out of respect for both families, I feel it’s important that I reserve judgment until the facts are known. As I read the article, I found myself resisting a knee-jerk reaction. I later re-read the article, this time more closely, thoughtfully, and critically, and noticed how things such as quotations taken out of context can play a huge role in swaying an opinion. I found myself going deeper into what I read— from both sides—asking questions as if I were investigating it myself.

I also put myself into the shoes of the accused, who asked the school board that he be “allowed the right to be presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.” What if I were accused of such a crime, or what if my husband were, but we knew we were innocent?

If Mr. Zizis is in fact guilty, then may justice be served and may the healing begin. If Mr. Zizis is innocent, sadly, the damage is already done—to his reputation and to his family. And the students who may have benefitted from his role as a special educator over the past year and a half could be counted among the victims.

We, as readers and citizens, may never be privy to all the details of this or any case made public. But in the spirit of “do unto others,” it would seem only fair to hold off on the judging until the facts of the matter are known.

Beth Glaspie, Essex Jct. Support for Marybeth Redmond Essex is an extraordinary community and deserves extraordinary voices at the Statehouse. This is why I support Marybeth Redmond’s campaign for state representative in Chittenden District 8-1 and encourage those in the district to support her on Election Day. My first introduction to Marybeth was when we were colleagues at Vermont Works for Women, a statewide non-profit located in Winooski.

I was a program coordinator implementing work readiness programs at the women’s correctional facility, and Marybeth was brought on as the organization’s development director. I remember being immediately impressed

by Marybeth’s ability to connect with the variety of stakeholders involved with our work. Marybeth’s genuine curiosity and commitment to fully understanding each program brought new energy and support for the work.

Numbers, outcome data and report requirements were expertly transformed

by Marybeth into powerful and inspirational stories that immediately connected the reader/listener to the essence of the initiatives. Through this dedicated approach and her passion

for effective communication, Marybeth opened many doors for the organization and ultimately the hundreds of women and girls in Vermont served by the programs. It’s exciting that these same strengths and approaches will benefit Essex with Marybeth in the Statehouse. Our community has many important stories to share and Marybeth will provide a strong voice for those stories.

Although I am a District 8-2 voter, I am wholly invested in all candidates that serve the Essex community. We are town that is navigating conversations of collaboration, connection, and communication on a daily basis. We need legislators that are committed to these same values at the Statehouse.

Marybeth Redmond has my support.

I have known her for many years and I’m confident she will be a vibrant voice for our town. I encourage you to learn more about her values, priorities, and background on her website: http://www.marybethredmond.com.

Karen Dolan, Essex In support of Dylan Giambatista The November election is fast approaching, and village voters will have the opportunity to pick two state representatives to represent us in Montpelier. I am excited to cast one of my votes for Rep. Dylan Giambatista.

Dylan is an energetic and active member of our community. He is a justice of the peace and a volunteer on local and statewide boards, including the board of civil authority, the Essex Community Historical Society Board of Trustees and the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees. When I run into him on a weekend morning, it seems that I’m just getting out of bed by the time that Dylan has already come home from an early morning hike, shared an update on social media about recent happenings in the legislative session and responded to numerous constituent emails. He has boundless energy, and we are incredibly lucky that he channels that energy into representing us Montpelier.

Dylan is finishing his first term as a representative, serving on the House Education Committee. You may have seen stories earlier this year about how Vermont lagged behind the other New England states in providing college tuition assistance for members of our National Guard. Our district has one of the largest number of Guard recruitments in the state, so Dylan made this issue a priority. He was one of the key lawmakers who worked across the aisle to fully fund a new program that will help Vermont National Guard members access college and other postsecondary learning. This is just one of Dylan’s legislative successes, but it is a perfect example of why he is such an important and effective representative – he recognizes issues that directly impact our community, and brings those issues to Montpelier to enact change that will bring positive results back to us.

Dylan is accessible and responsive to us as his constituents. He makes a point of returning every phone call and email that he receives. He and our fellow Rep. Lori Houghton hold regular community meetings to hear feedback from community members – they have held more than 15 community forums since winning election in 2016! He also provides regular updates in The Essex Reporter, on Front Porch Forum and on social media.

I hope that you’ll join me in voting

to reelect Dylan Giambatista as our state representative on November 6.

Adrienne Shea, Essex Jct. Support for Redmond I am writing to express my strong support for Marybeth Redmond as a Vermont State Representative for Essex (Chittenden 8-1). I met Marybeth when we were both settling into this community, 15 years ago. We attended the same church and became friends at a community-based playgroup at Maple Street Park, where our children played and we chatted. I learned then of Marybeth’s strong values, genuine nature and desire to improve people’s daily lives.

I witnessed those traits as Marybeth and her husband hosted a SomaliBantu family - a single mother and her five children - through the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program in 2004. At the time, I was struck by Marybeth’s commitment to helping this New American family find their place in our community. She balanced the responsibilities of caring for her own young family with the very intense work of helping another young family succeed. Marybeth continues to foster a long-term friendship with and mentor the children to this day.

Also during that time, Marybeth was doing work to help incarcerated people find dignity, education and hope in their daily lives. Her passion and deep sense of responsibility to those most of us never see or hear from, was palpable and changed the way I think about how we should treat those who are in prison. Marybeth also co-founded a writing program for Vermont’s incarcerated women called Writing Inside Vermont. For the past eight years, I have welcomed weekly emails containing the poems and stories written by the participants of this program.

The writing is powerful, stunning and courageous. The program has not only given a voice to and empowered incarcerated women, it has enriched my life with a profound understanding of and connection to their lives.

Recently, Marybeth was in my neighborhood, knocking on doors and introducing herself to neighbors.

When she stopped to say hello to my 16-year-old daughter and I, Marybeth engaged my daughter in the conversation and educated both of us about the complexities of several new laws that have impacted our community. In her busy campaign, Marybeth took time to connect with my daughter, listen to our opinions and offer her fresh voice and ideas. Marybeth is authentic, focused and lives true to her values. I strongly support Marybeth Redmond and I urge you to do the same. She is a fresh (and strong) voice for our Essex community!

Annie Davis, Essex Linda Myers has my vote I have already cast my vote for Linda Myers, representative for the Town of Essex. I have known Linda for over 30 years beginning when she worked for The Essex Reporter. I was fortunate to spend several years on the selectboard with her and have contacted her numerous times since she has been our representative in the Legislature to discuss various bills.

Unlike a number of her compatriots, she is and has always put the community of Essex first when deciding how to vote on legislation rather than just following political lines. Her voting record clearly shows she is concerned about the cost of the growth of

state government and how it affects our taxes.

Linda is a hard working, easy to talk to and dedicated representative for our town. Please cast your vote for Linda Myers for state representative for Chittenden District 8-1.

Alan L. Nye, Essex The hidden cost of marijuana legalization The Democrat-controlled Vermont Legislature legalized the possession of marijuana for recreational use, and it became law in July 2018. Their eyes were blinded by the report of new businesses that will be formed, reduction in no-victim crime and the siren call of large inflows of tax money from the regulated sale of this mind altering drug. The unintended consequences of their action will be felt by Vermonters in higher taxes to compensate for increased costs of regulation, increased crime, black market sales, the gateway to stronger drugs and the damage to developing children. Yes, children will get their hands on it – just as they can get hold of tobacco and alcohol.

Vote for Houghton Now that early voting is available, I want to encourage you to use one of your votes to re-elect Lori Houghton.

Lori is a good listener and is great to make herself available in private and public forums to keep this community informed.

For the past two years, at the end of the legislative session, Lori has come to the senior group at First Congregationalist to bring us up to date on legislative actions as well as the state of the village.

Lori has a compassion and dedication to this community that I find to be without equal. Give Lori a big thank you and show her how grateful we are to have her represent us by giving her your support.

Tom Helmstutler, Essex Jct. Support for Turner Vermont is at a crossroads in this year with elections. I am writing to support Don Turner for lieutenant governor. Let me explain why I am supporting Mr. Turner for the second highest position in the state government. Mr. Turner has served the people of Milton for 14 years as fire & rescue chief, truly a job that demands someone with leadership skills. When I asked former members of the Underhill-Jericho Fire Department about Mr. Turner, they all praised him and say you couldn’t support anyone better. We certainly need leadership in the Vermont Senate. Mr. Turner served as well as a legislature for 13 years as the representative from Milton and currently serves as Town Manager. Don Turner lead a caucus in the Vermont House with many different views, but the one thing he did was always respected their opinions and encouraged members to vote their conscience. A true leader does that.

One thing I can tell you upon looking at Mr. Turner’s voting record is that he remembers the business owners and homeowners in Vermont. He believes that rising taxes are not helping Vermonters or increasing business regulations helps our state economy.

We need someone in the second in command position who will work across the aisle to make Vermont a better Vermont. Since voting has started, I urge voters to support Donald Turner Jr. Bill Lawrence, Underhill

OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM

DIANA HIGGINS Diana Louise (Gray) Higgins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 25 while vacationing at the family cottage near Bar Harbor, Maine. Diana was surrounded by her loving family when she left this world.

Diana was born on July 30, 1949 in Bethesda, Md. GILES D. JACKSON Giles D. Jackson, 79, of Tucson, Ariz. and a native of Milton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 after a short illness.

He was born in Burlington on March 14, 1939 to John L. Jackson and Susan K. Towne. He graduated from Milton High School in 1957

to the late Donald and Louise Gray. She was a graduate of McLean High School in McLean, Va. and later graduated from Purdue University where she met her loving husband, Richard P. Higgins, of 46 years.

Diana and Richard moved to Vermont in 1972 for what was supposed to be a temporary work assignment. They grew to love Vermont and never left.

They raised four children in Essex where Diana was the ultimate hockey mom for nearly 40 years. Diana loved interior design and worked in that field until she found her true calling in medicine. At age 44, while pregnant and caring for her 90-year-old grandmother, she went to Champlain College to become a respiratory therapist. She never turned down a challenge and was fierce beyond compare. She worked at the University of Vermont Medical Center for

over 20 years until retiring in 2015. During her short retirement, Diana spent more time with her wonderful grandchildren and embarked on many adventures such as boating, European travels, winters in Florida and golf lessons. She was very active in the First Congregational Church of Essex Jct. In 2013, Diana and Richard moved to Grand Isle, living by the lake with their lab, Sherman, and enjoying life to its fullest.

Diana will be remembered for her warm smile and the kindness and love she gave to all who knew her.

Diana is survived by her husband, Richard P. Higgins, of Grand Isle; her children Shane Higgins of New York, N.Y., Chad Higgins and wife, Nicole, of Melrose, Mass.; Mindy Bero and husband, Pete, of Essex; and Zach Higgins of Nashville, Tenn.; by her grandchildren Colby, McKenzie,

Parker and Paige; her sister, Catherine Gray, and wife, Debra Smalley, of Los Angeles, Calif.; by her sisters in-law Mariele (Dick) Forte of South Natick, Mass., Nelle (Mike) Fine of Dover, Mass., Susie (Craig) Conrad of South Natick, Mass.; and by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Visiting hours were held Sunday, Sept. 30 at A.W. Rich Funeral Home in Essex. A memorial service was held at the First Congregational Church in Essex Jct. on Monday, Oct. 1, followed by a celebration of her life. Diana was a volunteer at a summer asthma camp for children. Memorial contributions can be made in Diana’s memory to the American Lung Association (www.lung.org and go to the ‘Donate’ tab and click on ‘Memorial Gift’.)

The family also invites you to share your memories by visiting www.awrfh.com.

and served in the U.S. Air Force for two years. Giles loved the outdoors and spent hours hiking in the Arizona desert and across the mountains of Vermont. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in Vermont, Colorado and Canada.

Giles is survived by his sisters Janice Jackson, Sally Senesac, Connie Thomp-

son and Doris Streeter; by numerous nieces and nephews; by his daughter Shelley Jackson and by her children Jordan Jackson Beaty and Jenna Mae Beaty.

He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Judy Jean Parrott, and his daughter Leslie Mae Hermann.

His wonderful spirit,

joy and life will be celebrated at a memorial service at the Highlands in Oro Valley, Ariz.

A second memorial open house will be held in Vermont at the South Hero Congregation Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-3 p.m.

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ESSEX AREA

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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.; FundamentalIndependent.

CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org.

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., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@ gmail.com ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., 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. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 am. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Faith Formation meets weekly at 10:15 am. Jr. & High School Youth Groups on Sundays. 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. 878-8071. 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.

archive PhoTo By oliver Parini

Even though the weather is cooling off, it doesn't mean you have to give up the grill. Bring your appetite to the Battle of the BBQ in Maple Street Park, where vendors will be competing for your vote in different culinary categories. See the listing for Saturday, Oct. 13 for complete details.

11 Thursday Food shelF

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. 9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. Aunt Dot's Place is happy to serve the communities of Essex, Westford, Jericho and Underhill. Visit auntdotsplace.com for more information.

Building BrighT FuTures Preschool PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Join other caregivers and children for play time. We ask that you bring a drink and indoor shoes. There will be craft, sensory, story time and songs.

seaTed yoga

10:30 - 11 a.m., Essx Area Senior Center. Led by dedicated member and volunteer, Sandi McGowan, this exercise class is open to all seniors. Class is free for EASC members, $2/session for non-members.

new canasTa

12:30 - 4 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

Free.

Teen cenTer

2:30 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Throughout the school year, students attend to play, relax, visit with friends and receive homework help under the supervision of our lovely staff and volunteers. Open to students attending ADL and EMS. Free; open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Field guide To social securiTy

5:30 - 7 p.m., Maple Street Park. Helping answer some of the common questions you may have about social security and how it could benefit you. Free.

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.

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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m.

Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.com.

7:30 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. You don't need to know how to dance - "If you can walk to music you can learn to square dance." Email Wayne or Susan Pierce at sewpie@aol.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.

6 p.m., Essex Middle School, 60 Founders Rd., Essex Jct.

Modern wesTern sTyle square dance

12 Friday Music wiTh raPh

9:30 - 10 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing, dance and play with Raph. All ages.

Musical sTory TiMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

souP and sandwich

Noon - 1 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

You bring your own sandwich, EASC provides dessert, beverages and delicious soup from the CTE Culinary. $1, members; $2, non-members. Make required reservations by calling 876-5087.

sTeaM Fridays

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Create and explore with science, technology, engineering, art and math.

essex eaTs ouT

5:30 - 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! Essex Eats Out seeks to build on this shared value by providing healthy, free meals in a warm, safe, and inclusive atmosphere. If you need a ride, please let us know with an email to essexeatsout@ gmail.com.

dungeons & dragons

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library.

Embark upon imaginary adventures. Dungeon Master serves as this role playing game’s referee and storyteller.

For grades 6 and up.

Music aT lang FarM

7 - 10 p.m., The Barns at Lang Farm, 45 Upper Main St., Essex Jct. Come listen to the sounds of the Nerbak Bros and friends. Cash bar and food trucks will be on site.

grange

7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. The Grange is a family, community organization with its roots in agriculture. Call 878-5745 for more information.

BareFooT in The Park

7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. Visit essexplayers. com for a synopsis and to purchase tickets. $18, adults; $16, seniors and children.

13 saTurday Food shelF

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

Town Fire deParTMenT oPen house

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 190 Sandhill Rd., Essex Jct. Demonstrations and activities for all ages.

Free hot dogs and refreshments!

weekend sTory TiMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

Blood drive

11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Essex Cinema, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Thank you for supporting our community and the American Red Cross!

BaTTle oF The BBq

Noon - 2 p.m., Maple Street Park. Be sure to arrive hungry for this one-day only BBQ fest where local BBQ vendors will be competing for your vote in different categories. Visit ejrp. org/bbq or call 8781374 for tickets and information. $15-$25 per person.

"Trees" recePTion

4 - 6 p.m., Darkroom Gallery, 11 Main St., Essex Jct. Come see the this new photo exhibit focused on these magnificent plants.

chicken Pie suPPer

4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. seatings, Hericho Congregational Church, Jericho Center Cir., Jericho.

chicken Pie dinner

5:30 and 6:15 p.m., St. Pius X Church Hall, 20 Jericho Rd., Essex Jct. To benefit the Knights of Columbus scholarship fund. $10, adults; $6, children under 12.

vFw dance

7 - 10 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Come dance to the live sounds of the Twang-Casters. Open to the public.

BareFooT in The Park

7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 12 for details.)

14 sunday

wag iT Forward: 5k and FesTival

8 a.m. 5K, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Join us in celebration of This event will raise money and bring awareness to the many amazing rescue and animal groups we have in our community! All profits benefit participating local animal welfare and rescue groups.

Enjoy the kid zone and see the costume parade at noon. $5 donation for adults; kids and pets free. Visit pfwvt.com for more details.

BareFooT in The Park

2 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 12 for details.) NOTE: A special Essex Area Senior Center trip is also planned for this performance. Call 8765087 for ride and ticket information.

15 Monday sTory TiMe wiTh deB

10:30 a.m. Essex Free Library. Drop in for stories, songs, and a craft.

Tech helP wiTh cliF

Noon, Brownell Library.

Offering one on one technology help. Bring in your new gadget or gizmo and Clif will sit with you to help you learn its ways. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance; call 878-6955.

Bridge/hand and FooT card gaMes

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Join friends in either of these fun card games.

Tween cenTer

3 - 5:45 p.m., Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Throughout the school year, students attend to play, relax, visit with friends and receive homework help under the supervision of our lovely staff and volunteers. Open to students attending Thomas Fleming School.

Free.

checkMaTes square dancing 6 - 9 p.m., Maple Street Park. Advanced and challenge level.

Participants must have completed the plus style of Western Style Square Dancing. Call Fred or Betty Smith at 891-9677 for more information.

calendar LocaL Meetings thuRsday, octoBeR 11 6:30 p.m., town Planning commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct. 7 p.m., village trustees/town selectborad Joint Meeting, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

Monday, octoBeR 15 7 p.m., town selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

tuesday, octoBeR 16 9 a.m., essex area senior center Program committee, EASC, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. 6:30 p.m., school Board, Essex High School Library, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. 7 p.m., Brownell Library trustees, Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

Lego Fun

6 - 7 p.m., Brownell Library. Come build creatively with Legos.

Children under 8 must bring a responsible caregiver.

Must Read Mondays

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Brownell Library. This month discuss "Island at the Center of he World"

by Russell Shorto.

16 tuesday toddLeR stoRy tiMe

9:10 - 9:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets for toddlers with an adult.

BuiLding BRight FutuRes PReschooL PLaygRouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for complete details.)

PReschooL stoRy tiMe

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.

Bingo

12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. very card costs a penny, so if you play 10 cards, each game costs a dime. If 20 games are played in an afternoon, your total for the afternoon would be $3.

haLLoween decoRating PaRty

2 - 3 p.m., Essex Free LIbrary. Get in the spooky spirit and decorate the children’s room with bats, pumpkins, ghosts, and more!

teen advisoRy BoaRd

2 - 3:30 p.m., Brownell Library. TAB has their first meeting of the school year to plan events for 2018-2019.

Have a snack and catch up from the summer.

yoga with Jonah

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church,1 Church St., Essex Jct. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Bring a mat or borrow one at the event.

Donations welcome, but not required.

Food sheLF

6 - 7:30 p.m., Aunt Dot's

Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

dRoP-in Knitting cLuB 6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. Bring in your current knitting project or start a new one in the company of fellow knitters!

"coMing hoMe" FiLM scReening

7 - 9 p.m., Essex Cinema, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Come see Bess O'Brien's new documentary film focused on five people returning back to their Vermont communities from prison. The film focuses on the innovative Circle of Support and Accountability program that helps reintegrate folks back into their daily lives. Screening is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Call 662-0002 for more information.

what shouLd we Be doing now?

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sunset Studio, 71 Center Rd., Essex Jct..This workshop will introduce you to the college search and application process and how to make it as stress free as possible. Resister at essexparksandrec. org. $5 per family.

17 wednesday PReschooL stoRy tiMe

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.

tech tiMe

10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Need some tech help? Drop in with your device and your questions!

senioR Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center. Come enjoy soup, sandwiches and dessert. $2, members; $4, non-members.

RotaRy cLuB oF essex

Noon, The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. The Rotary Club of Essex serves the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Underhill, and Westford. Visitors are always welcom to these superb lunch meetings.

tech heLP with cLiF

Noon - 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering oneon-one technology help.

Reservation required.

Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

Zine cLuB

3 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Explore different writing styles and art techniques as you create a zine. What's a zine? These underground publications are cheaply made, printed forms of expression on any subject.

Read to daisy

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read. She is Certified

by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Daisy's owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages.

18 thuRsday BRowneLL LiBRaRy cLosed FRoM 9 a.M. - 1 P.M. FoR staFF inseRvice BuiLding BRight FutuRes PReschooL PLaygRouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for complete details.)

senioR centeR BooK cLuB

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

This month's book is "The Curious Incident of the Dog" by Mark Haddon.

New members welcome!

Mexican tRain doMinoes

12:30 - 4 p.m., Essex Area Senior Center.

Newcomers welcomed!

chaPin oRchaRd: aPPLe taLK

6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. A delicious and informative evening of apples with your local orchard. Learn about over 20 apple varieties grown right here in Essex

by Chapin Orchard.

Apple, cider and donut samples will be served!

19 FRiday aLL ewsd schooLs cLosed chaMPLain vaLLey QuiLt show

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Come see fabulous quilts, demos, vendors, crafts and more. $8 per day, children under 12 are free.

BaBy tiMe

9:30 - 10 a.m., Brownell Library. Meet other families, read a board book, learn some sign language and play.

tech JaM

10 a.m. - 6 p.m, Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Vermont’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies gather under one roof at this rockin’ career and tech expo.

Find out about colleges and training programs, and meet dozens of local companies.

Visit techjamvt.com for complete details. Free.

PReschooL yoga 10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Best for children 2 - 5 years old. No registration required.

MusicaL stoRy tiMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock ‘n’ read with Caitlin on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

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Let’s Decorate for

Fall...

- Pumpkins - Corn Stalks - Gourds - Straw Bales (mini & large)

steaM FRidays

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Create and explore with science, technology, engineering, art and math. This week use your creativity and engineering skills to construct cardboard animals (both real and imaginary). For grades 1 and up.

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VARIETIES OF GARLIC IN STOCK!

MUM’s

- 8 & 12 inch mums

L.D. Oliver Seed Company, Inc. Green Mountain Fertilizer Co.

wing night

5:30 - 7 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.

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Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm; Sat 8am-4pm; Sun: Closed

aRt show

6 - 8 p.m., Hair Vibes Vermont Laser and Electrology, 118 Railroad St., Essex Jct. Come se new paintings and glass sculptures by local artist Mary Beth Morriseau.

Park on the street or behind the location.

sPooKy Movie

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Free popcorn and drinks.

Movie is TBD.

20 satuRday chaMPLain vaLLey QuiLt show

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9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 19 for complete details.)

Food sheLF

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 11 for details.)

FRee PRactice sat test

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main St., Colchester.

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“Coming Home” focuses on friendship and forgiveness Vermont filmmaker Bess O'Brien to show new documentary in Essex next week

By BEN CHIAPPINELLI “Think about the worst thing you ever did and what would it be like if no one ever forgave you, no one ever let you live it down, no one ever saw you for anything but that. Five years, 10 years, 20 years after you’ve done this.”

Those stark words are a sobering challenge from state probation officer Susan Wells spoken in “Coming Home,” the latest film from Vermont documentarian Bess O’Brien, which will be screening in Chittenden County throughout the week.

Focusing on parolees in the Northeast Kingdom, O’Brien has found this public attitude of unforgiveness to be the grim reality many parolees face when they return to the world outside of

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Mark is one of five parolees that are the focus of Vermont filmmaker Bess O’Brien’s latest documentary, “Coming Home.” The film follows people recently release from prison that are enrolled in the COSA program as a means of support while reintegrating into the community. prison.

It can be extremely difficult for previous offenders to reconnect with the com-

munity at large; old friendships are often hazardous temptations to the lifestyles that led to their incarcera-

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jail, the film shows. Lacking supportive bridges to help parolees reintegrate back into a community is all too often a devastating obstacle that can lead to repeat offenses and more time spent behind bars.

This is where reintegration programs known as Circles of Support and Accountability can make all the difference in a parolee’s success or failure. “Coming Home” turns the spotlight on COSAs, which are peer groups of three to five trained volunteers who help previous offenders transition into law-abiding citizens. The Essex Community Justice Center hosts COSAs that serve northern Chittenden County including Essex, Colchester and Milton.

“To come out of prison and just be put back on the street, what do you have?” laments Mark, one of the film’s five main characters who between them have served time for various crimes including domestic assault, drunken driving, prostitution, drug use, sex offenses and armed robbery.

Now on parole and trying to turn his life around, Mark found it difficult to hit the ground running.

“Most of us have burned every bridge that there is,” he says. “Sometimes it’s just needing a friend.”

Simply being a friend, or group of friends, is very much at the heart of the COSAs in “Coming Home.”

O’Brien’s film focuses on the intimate moments of friendship between volunteers and core members. Viewers

see simple conversations about about football, books, playing music together.

As one volunteer in the film observes, “Every time I go to a COSA meeting, I realize how wonderful it is, because we COSA people meet with each other as human beings -- not as a college professor, not as a nurse, not as an addict. We meet as human beings, and all of those false lines are erased.”

O’Brien, who garnered national attention when touring with her 2013 film addressing opioid addiction, “The Hungry Heart,” is currently traveling around the state through mid-November presenting her latest film, and her goals for touring with “Coming Home” are modest.

“To hopefully soften people’s judgments on these folks is No. 1,” she told the Sun. “The United States of America says, ‘If you do something wrong, you are convicted, you go to prison -- you have now served your time.’ When you come out you have a clean slate to start over, that is how it is supposed to be.

“Many of us view these people as bad people, people who aren’t going to turn their lives around, people we don’t want to deal with,” she said.

In response, O’Brien’s film does a masterful job of humanizing the core members through their intimate struggles of finding a job, preparing to have a baby or going on a first date. By the end of the film, like the COSA volunteers, the audience sees the identity of “convict” stripped away from the subjects, leaving behind human beings in want of forgiveness and thankful for those volunteers that became their friends.

O’Brien’s other goal is to help facilitate the growth of these restorative justice programs, which are often in need of help.

According to the film, Vermont has facilitated more COSAs through 2018 than all other states combined, but their success relies on volunteers. The commitment is once a week for a year.

If you’re interested in volunteering for a COSA program, contact the Essex Community Justice Center at 662-0003. And catch “Coming Home” locally at the Essex Cinemas on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Admission is free, though donations are accepted. Learn more at kingdomcounty.org.

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LEGAL UNCERTAINTIES Misinformation about the town’s authority to regulate shooting has persisted throughout the ordinance revision process. A frequent claim is that while municipalities can prohibit the discharge of firearms within their boundaries, those rules don’t apply to existing shooting ranges.

That’s not exactly true.

Sport shooting ranges are exempt only if they existed before May 2006 and have maintained the same historic level of noise and use since then, according to a Vermont Supreme Court ruling last year.

And whether backyard ranges even fall under that category depends on who you ask.

State law defines sport shooting ranges as “designed and operated” for archery, rifles, pistols, skeet, black powder or any other similar sport shooting.

The law makes no clear distinction between a range open to the public and one on private property, and it’s equally silent on the definitions of “designed” and “operated.”

So if a resident uses a portion of their land solely for shooting, does that mean they have a legitimate sport shooting range? Yes, according to Evan Hughes, vice president of the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen Club.

Hughes is a lobbyist who worked on 2006 legislation that greatly limited municipalities’ authority over shooting ranges (the legislation was at the heart of last year’s Supreme Court ruling.)

He believes backyard shooters who have regularly shot since 2006 have legal standing, and “the town would really run into problems trying to regulate” these ranges.

Not everyone is convinced. Brian Murphy, an attorney and Essex resident who lives near a backyard range, believes they fail to meet the “designed and operated” standard. Lumping backyard ranges into those protected by the law is disingenuous to the legislature’s intent, he said.

“If I put a pie plate up in my backyard,” he said, “I don’t think that’s what the statute is talking about.”

Legal counsel has advised the selectboard it can pass zoning or an ordinance to ban sport shooting in town. But the law’s lacking clarity could prove important if the selectboard attempts to enforce such a ban.

Among the first questions will be if the range has existed since 2006, and proving it hasn’t may take some legwork since there’s no federal, state or local entity that oversees these backyard ranges, and residents don’t need a permit to use them.

Neither the town, nor Vt. Fish & Wildlife, nor anyone for that matter, knows exactly how many ranges there are now.

Murphy believes most are concentrated within the Brigham Hill Road area; Salatino can rattle off up to seven she knows, though she expects there are more.

The only way to even guess is to look at how many people in town own hunting licenses, a flawed assessment for obvious reasons: Not every hunter shoots in their backyard; not every backyard shooter hunts.

Still, if a new ordinance ever lead to a legal battle, someone would need to verify how long the range has existed. Murphy said property records and neighbor testimony could easily prove whether a range has existed since 2006. Both he and Salatino say nearly all the ranges they know of have popped up since then. “[That] probably wipes

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The Vt. Fish and Wildlife shooting range in East Haven is pictured. The department has offered to help the town of Essex set up a public range in the past, and annualy facilitates a federal grant that helps shooting ranges make improvements. Town officials say they have no interest overseeing a public range. out all the problems I know,” Murphy said.

A THIRD OPTION Some point to Chittenden County’s lack of public ranges – it only has four – as a likely explanation for why people shoot in their backyards.

A potential solution that could appease both sides, and represent a middle ground between the extremes of regulation and doing nothing, is a town shooting range.

In a nine-page report to the selectboard this summer, a group of eight residents who oppose tighter shooting restrictions said a public range would “significantly reduce the allure” of backyard ranges.

“If shooters have an official range in town to shoot at (likely a far better shooting experience than their own backyard), the majority will use it,” they wrote, noting the town could pursue grant funding to help with the costs.

Preliminary estimates show it could cost at least $350,000 to open a 10-lane indoor range.

VT F&W operates four of its own public shooting ranges, and the department’s website pinpoints over 30 others statewide.

The department does not recognize backyard shooting ranges, nor does it promote their use due to safety concerns.

VT F&W education manager Alison Thomas said the state has attempted to build more ranges but consistently faces pushback from neighbors over noise concerns.

“Every time, there’s opposition,” Thomas said.

“And if you have any opposition, it’s not worth it, because the litigation is horrible.”

The town itself appears uninterested in taking on that task. Police Chief Rick Garey strongly opposes the idea, and the manager’s office recommends against it, too, citing concerns over liability, cost and health issues associated with lead exposure.

Salatino said she’d gladly pay additional taxes to have a safe and regulated town shooting range, and Murphy said he’d support a range if the town wanted to build one.

Yet he worries a range here could become obsolete in the next decade due to changing demographics. He suggested a better option may be a program that connects shooters with passes for Chittenden County’s other ranges.

Sure, that might mean sport shooters have to drive a half-hour or so, he said, but people drive an hour to ski.

“That’s a better result than letting people shoot in their backyard,” he said.

‘A RARE THING’ Most weeks for the better half of the last 25 years,

John Bourbon has shot his pistols in the back of his three-acre property off Browns River Road, a little over a half-mile from the Westford town line.

Bourbon said he, like most other recreational shooters, makes sure to do so safely. Even though he lives in a “very rural” part of town, with a little more than a half-mile of floodplain extending out from his land, he still uses backstops to ensure his bullets don’t travel unimpeded.

“We do hate to be tagged or tarred with the same brush as those few relatively small percentage of the population who may not be so considerate,” he said.

Other shooters have shared similar sentiments.

Mike Cady, who target shoots on his property off Lost Nation Road, said the vast majority of gun owners – “in excess of the 99th percentile” – use best practices when shooting.

Cady said he takes precautions but acknowledged if people don’t use manmade or natural backstops, “then it can absolutely be dangerous.”

Neither Cady nor Bourbon support talk of forcing residents to jump through bureaucratic hoops just to shoot in their backyard.

“Life is regulated enough as it is,” Bourbon said, noting he doesn’t think officials should inspect his property for compliance.

“With that comes regulations and demands that you may have to modify your property,” he said, adding, “I’m one of those guys that inclined for less governmental intrusion.”

He also wondered: Who would be the arbitrator on what constitutes a safe range? What are their personal biases? What recourse would property owners have to appeal the decision?

“Those are the kind of things that make me nervous,” he said.

Some sport shooters believe supporters of tighter restrictions are looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

Kendall Chamberlain, an Old Pump Road resident who said his family has had a backyard range since 1948, said if shooters didn’t already use safe practices, accidents would be much more common.

“There’d be all kind of safety concerns, valid safety concerns, but there aren’t,” Chamberlain said. “People get hit by lightning every day, people drown every day.

People don’t get shot from backyard ranges every day.

It’s a rare thing.”

'THE RIGHT THING' Last month marked the 10-year anniversary of the death of John Reiss, a retired St. Michael’s College professor who was killed at his dining room table by a stray bullet fired from a backyard range. He was 73.

Prosecutors acknowledged they weren’t sure who

fired the fatal shot because four men had been taking turns firing the weapons.

Two of them were criminally charged and convicted in connection to Reiss’ death.

Sport shooters view Reiss’ death as an anomaly.

They say it’s an isolated tragedy – the result of carelessness and negligence, yes, but one that shouldn’t be an indictment on the entire shooting community.

Salatino, meanwhile, can’t help but worry it’s only a matter of time before another Reiss situation occurs. Others like her have preferred to remain anonymous, taking advantage of online forums to describe fears over letting their children play outside, lest a bullet stray into their yard.

Salatino questions whether to speak publicly, too. She worries she might come across as anti-hunting, or worse, anti-gun, despite that her husband works at General Dynamics.

She’s adamant she’s never had an issue with hunting or hunters, and believes people have a right to shoot their guns but wonders if there’s a compromise, one that considers shooters’ right to bear arms and her right to safety and serenity.

“I hope I can be gray instead of black and white,” she said.

That’s a position Cady, the Lost Nation Rd. resident, can get behind. He understands some people are afraid of guns, but he believes the best solution is communication, not kneejerk reactions. He urges people to talk to their neighbors, perhaps to even ask to see their range.

“I truly believe the vast majority of gun owners are going to be open to that conversation,” he said, later adding, “You’ll find out it may not be as scary as you think.”

Murphy, the lawyer from Essex, said he’s lucky

to have a communicative relationship with his neighbor. But he worries about those who aren’t so fortu-

nate, like Salatino. She says she’s tried to talk to some of her neighbors but no longer feels confident her concerns will be heard.

Salatino thinks of her own passions – for mountain biking and skiing and gardening – and imagines someone taking those away.

Who is she to do that to someone else?

But in the same breath comes the frustration of knowing there may not be a way to make everyone happy. She recounted the incessant bang of gunfire drowning out music last Christmas Eve. Or the time a veteran had to leave her business because the barrage was too much for him to handle.

“I wish people could take it upon themselves to do the right thing,” she said.

Beyond that, her options feel sparse. She vacillates between the unrealistic desire to isolate – to snap her fingers and erect a big fence, one that could keep the noise and the bullets away – and the nagging feeling that nothing will change without intervention.

She hopes the solution lies somewhere in between.

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I so enjoy October.

Warm days, some chill, noticed a little frost last week, and sporting events every day! Some teams have 2 weeks left in the regular season. Every game now takes on major importance.

One state championship in the books. Might be time to dig up gloves and hats just in case.

Our football team fell 28-7 to CHS last week. Essex could not keep up with the speed and strength of the Lakers. They had a few impressive moments but not enough to notch the win.

Luke Williams sprinted 40 yards for a TD while Tyler Millette gained 59 yds on the ground. Next Friday they take a trip down Rt 7 to battle Rutland. The jv’s played Hartford this week while the frosh were involved in a close, exciting game vs BFA Fairfax before dropping a 20-16 decision last week.

Highlights include an Alex Katsnelson 60 yd TD run, and Ben Serrintonio’s pass to Walker Root that covered 50 yds and set up the Hornets first TD by Will “Paul Bunyan” Couture.

The varsity boys soccer team improved to 7-0-3 with 2 wins last week. Essex edged BHS 1-0 on Noah Palker’s goal and tremendous defense. Friday evening, they blanked a good SB squad 4-0 as Peter Osieki scored twice, 1 goal from about 30 yds out.

Birthday boy Stefan Digangi and hardworking Spencer Towle had the others. It’s Rice and MMU at home this week. The jv’s got by BHS 3-0 and tied SB to improve to 5-2-2. Coach Bill O’Neil still has got it! The freshman reeled off their 7th straight win, a 5-0 shutout of the MMU Cougars. This train keeps rolling. Tree Farm games M/T/TH vs CVU, SB, and BHS. Catch a game.

The varsity girls soccer team split two games last week to move their record to 5-4-1. They defeated a talented St.J team 2-0 then went down 1-0 to CHS on Saturday. The Hornets play at BHS Wednesday evening and host CVU Saturday morning. By my investigative journalism skills, the JVs are 9-0 after wins over the Hilltoppers and the Lakers, the latter a 1-0 squeaker Sat in CHS. Still no info re JVB team who played FFX last week and CVU and BFA this week. Their finale is in Enosburg Monday.

The boys and girls cross country teams competed in NH Saturday in the annual Woods Trail Run in Thetford. Big meet. Lots of quality teams, and a ton from out of state. As I stated last week, it’s also the site of the VT state meet. Here’s a look at the results…..the Essex boys continued their suc-

cess this season by winning the Woods Trail Run on Saturday. They topped the 51team field with an impressive low 55 points. U-32 2nd 99 and BHS 3rd 159. Henry Farrington continues to show that he is one of the top runners in New England by placing 2nd overall. He was barely edged out by a runner from Mass. Peter Alden (6th), Jake Wagner (12th), Brady Martisus (15th), Liam Mack (20th) and Ben Stewart (29th) were the other top Hornets all running strong races. They head to Saratoga next weekend to run with some of the top teams in the East at the Burnt Hills Invitational. The girls ran well placing 3rd with 188 pts: Natalie Preston 27, Lizzie Martell 37, Hannah Brisson 39, Emma Chadwick 46, Olivia Miller-Johnson 47, Morgan Marckres 98, Ary Wilson 111. They will also race in Saratoga.

The girls golf team competed in the NVAC Metro Championships and the State Qualifier. This week it’s the State Championship Final in Middlebury at

the Ralph Myhre course.

Same deal for the boys as they played in the qualifier at Equinox last week and placed 4th to qualify for states at VCC this week.

Brennan Moreau won medalist honors carding a barely-over par 74. Sam Foster 81, Patrick Cooper 88, Jackson Moore 95, and Alex Simard 106. Good luck to all.

Hit ‘em straight! Congrats to Scott Liguori on his runner-up finish in the Links Jr. Club Championship.

The field hockey team blew past BHS 3-1 running their record to 7-2. The gals are 2nd , 3rd, or 4th in the D-I standings as playoffs approach. In a 3-game week they have CVU, Mt. Abe, and MMU. The JVs beat BHS 1-0 on a goal by Andy Deming.

They own a solid 5-2-2 record and mirror the VG’s schedule. JVB played SB to a scoreless tie and end the season this week vs CVU and Montpelier.

The girls volleyball team upped their undefeated record to 9-0 after they beat Burlington 3-0. Scores - 25-9, 25-23, 25-16. Lizzie Goodrich hit very well from the right side with 9 kills employing her trademark slide attack. Jessie Rose led the team in service aces and Jazmin Munson had the most blocks. In their 9 matches they have only lost

1 set. Incredible! This week they play 4 matches highlighted by a Saturday invite in RI. The boys varsity squad is 6-2 after a 3-0 win over Enosburg. 3 matches vs VTC, BHS, and SB. Bass fishing state championships were held Saturday. History made and congrats to the Lakers. Fine showing by the Hornets – 6:30 am start – as RUHS and Twinfield finished 2nd and 3rd. ESPN’s Buster Onley would be proud.

Went to Bove’s in Milton on the first try of Mark Bove’s 1st Friday of the month dinner night. We were 85th in line and were seated in the 2nd wave. The aroma of sauce and meatballs brought me back to their original restaurant in downtown Burlington. The bread, the salad, the spaghetti, meatballs, lasagna, and the sauce were more than delicious. Also saw a protester on Rt 7. Thought he might just have better things to do!

Yanks beat the A’s in the AL WC game to put them in the ALDS vs Red Sox. Series to be decided this week. Astro’s lead the Indians; LA leads Atlanta; the Brewers eliminated the Rockies.

Championship series begin this week.

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Belcher moved to Vermont about 20 years ago.

She worked at Steps – then known as Women Helping Battered Women – for several years and continues to serve on the organization’s financial committee.

The fundraiser comes two months after the town of Essex agreed to provide an extra $1,000 in one-time funding to Steps, which

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The town is among Steps’ biggest benefactors, with more than 180 residents from Essex or Essex Jct. seeking the organization’s help last year alone, according to the agency. That number could be larger since some people choose not to identify their town of residence.

Steps executive director Kelly Dougherty said a store like Sweet Clover serves a broad range of people who may not otherwise hear about Steps’ work.

“Sometimes we’re preaching to the choir,” Dougherty said.

The market compiled more than 100 books already in the swap’s first week. It’s the second time the market has hosted such a fundraiser, Belcher said, though the market regularly uses the tips from its creemee stand to donate to nonprofit agencies in the area.

As a financial committee member, Belcher understands all too well that any proceeds from the swap will represent just a drop in the bucket of Steps’ overall budgetary needs. She believes creative funding sources like this are important, but notes that agencies like Steps don’t have the option to develop a traditional feefor-service model.

Local businesses can, however, pay the organization to host educational sessions for their staff, teaching how to recognize when someone is in a dangerous situation and how to sup-

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Parren added the money he received from the award will support the Vt. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife’s nongame wildlife fund, where it would triple or quadruple with matching federal grants to continue protecting endangered species.

“We can’t let our guard down,” he said.

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In his acceptance speech, Parren noted his work with Zetterstrom, whom he called “tenacious.”

“I had the pleasure of knowing Meeri, and she really was a force especially when it came to ospreys, so I’m humbled to receive this award from GMP,” he said.

Parren reflected on his excitement when the ospreys first nested on the

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