The Essex Reporter: October 25, 2018

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Lawsuit accuses new salon of stealing client list

By COLIN FLANDERS Owners of a new salon in Essex Jct. are being sued for allegedly using proprietary information to steal customers from their previous employer – another salon located across the street.

A lawsuit filed in Chittenden Superior Court – Civil Division earlier this month accuses Heather Patnode, Michelle Young and Nicole Cussin of stealing more than $2,000 of hair products and a customer list from Essex HairCuts Plus before leaving their jobs there in August. The lawsuit was filed by Frank Cooper, Inc., the salon’s parent company.

The lawsuit says the trio used the customer list to call clients and claim their former employer’s salon was closing in an effort to drum up business for their new salon, Park Street Kuts, located at 4 Park St. next to McGillicuddy's.

See SALONS, page 3

Court dismisses discrimination suit against school district

By COLIN FLANDERS A wrongful termination lawsuit accusing the Essex Westford School District of discrimination against a former longtime custodian has been dismissed.

The lawsuit, filed by Kim Mitchell, claimed the district refused to accommodate her work placement requests, which further aggravated an injury she sustained on the job, and later misguided her into accepting a layoff. She asked for compensatory damages including lost wages, medical benefits, compensation for permanent impairment, pain and suffering, loss of See SUIT, page 2

PHOTO BY COLIN FLANDERS

A framed photograph beside a condolence book shares news of Ann Paietta's death with patrons at the Essex Free Library, where she worked as director for the last six years. Her death earlier this month came as a shock to many, including her staff.

Essex Free Library mourns late director

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By COLIN FLANDERS

inishing a good book is like losing a good friend, or so the saying goes, but the analogy sputters in reverse: There are many good books; there are fewer good friends.

Ann Paietta was one of those.

Paietta, who spent the last six years as director of the Essex Free Library, died October 10 after an extended stay in the hospital. She was 61.

A front desk fixture, Paietta preferred to skip the solitude of her office for the action at the library’s heart, so perhaps it’s fitting patrons learned of her death there. Met with a displayed photo of Paietta – a wide smile squeezing at the corners of her eyes – some can’t believe the news. A note scribbled in a condolence book wonders why she had to go.

Paietta’s staff watches this unfold as they, too, struggle to accept their beloved boss is gone. Their grief takes two forms: an unmis-

takable void too wide to explain, and moments when the loss doesn’t feel real, like she might walk through the door, crack a joke and restore a rightful order.

For her part, Paietta would probably shrink from the attention – she never was much for the spotlight. But memories of her bring comfort to those who knew her best, and that's an idea she could get behind.

–––– Paietta grew up on a vegetable farm in Walla Walla, Wash. and worked there into her teens. Years later, she earned a master’s in library science, but those early days would cement what later became her lifelong passions, according to her sister, Beth Daynes.

Their childhood was an endless stream of library books and trips to the town’s only movie theater, where they watched flicks like “2001: A Space Odyssey,” a tradition that endured for decades. Just this summer, the two women, both in their 60s, filled a day watching old science-

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fiction movies.

Paietta was the type to finish school projects days, even weeks, before they were due but downplay her achievements as if they were no big deal. Daynes nearly forgot how accomplished her younger sister was until she wrote Paietta’s obituary last week.

Indeed, Paietta’s six years in Essex bookended a career filled with posts at a slew of prestigious academic libraries including Yale University, the University of Illinois in Chicago and the New York Academy of Medicine. She was a frequent presenter at research conferences, a member of a consumer health taskforce and a councilor on a medical library advisory board. She wrote five books, three of which serve as exhaustive movie references focused on service-oriented careers: health professionals, religious figures and educators.

In one of those books, Paietta extols the power of cinema but notes it can be difficult to judge whether a film “reflects” or “affects” its See PAIETTA, page 4

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Former Essex rep improves breast cancer screening Betsy Dunn discusses her work to expand insurance coverage for ultrasounds B5

Real Men Wear Pink campaign

A profile on locals who joined the campaign aimed at spreading awareness B2

Fighting cancer before diagnosis A Berkshire woman's decision to get a preventative mastectomy B7

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See photos from the Champlain Valley News Groups' sixth-annual event B8

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Essex Elementary hosted its annual Trunk or Treat event last Friday. Young attendees like this trio pictured here were treated to a fleet of on-the-go treasures and candy. See more pictures from the event on page 10.

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LocaL ELECTION 2018: ON THE ISSUES

Candidate Q&A with 8-2 House hopefuls

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Reporter is running Q&As with local candidates running for office to gear up for the Nov. 6 general election so voters can know where their candidates stand on some of the biggest issues facing the state today.

This week’s candidates are vying for two seats in the Chittenden 8-2 House District. All three were asked the following questions and given 500 words to respond:

Dylan Giambatista Democrat 1) Budgets are more than numbers. Our state budget is the main policy document that touches the lives of Vermonters in all 14 counties. These dollars fund the priorities and values of our citizens and communities.

I supported both of the budgets that became law during the 2017-2018 legislative session. All told, these budgets made critical investments in our communities while maintaining responsible growth rates that were at or below the rate of inflation. We achieved this balance by looking at the effectiveness of existing programs and sought to fund initiatives that address our top challenges and provide the best value to taxpayers.

Going forward, our budgeting process should be built on consensus. As one of your State Representatives, I was alarmed that there was a standoff that delayed adoption of this year's state budget until the final hours of the Fiscal Year. It is my philosophy that elected leaders should be prepared to negotiate and find common ground. Failure to do moves us perilously closer to the petty games of Washington DC and states where governing has broken down.

We must do better next session.

2) As a member of the Education Commit-

SUIT from page 1 enjoyment of life and punitive damages.

In a motion to dismiss filed in Chittenden County Superior Court – Civil Division last month, EWSD said Mitchell never provided documents that verified her “serious health condition” and says the former custodian – who knew she could be fired if she took additional leave after using up nearly all her time – voluntarily requested to be laid off.

Mitchell never responded to the motion, prompting Judge Helen Toor to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning Mitchell can’t refile the same suit. Calls to Mitchell’s lawyer, Christopher McVeigh, went unreturned.

In a statement sent to The Reporter, EWSD attorney Pietro Lynn said the district is “pleased” with the decision, which shows the district “acted lawfully at all times.”

“The district consistently treats employees fairly and with respect,” Lynn wrote.

“When employment issues arise, it collaborates with the union, where possible, to reach accommodation.

It is unfortunate, but unavoidable, that sometimes employees become dissatisfied despite our and their union’s best efforts.”

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tee, I’ve listened closely to our parents and students, educators, and our law enforcement and prevention experts. Their feedback on marijuana legalization has been critically important.

I believe a state regulated system is the best way to provide tools for youth prevention and ensure marijuana is safely consumed by responsible adults.

During the 2017-2018 biennium I voted yes to regulate the sale of recreational

1) What is your strategy to balance the state budget? What taxes or fees, if any, would you be willing to increase? What services, if any, would you cut?

2) Vermont legalized recreational marijuana last legislative session. Should the state tax and regulate it — why or why not?

3) Is the state doing enough to clean up Lake Champlain? Explain.

Responses were edited only for AP style.

marijuana and eliminate the black market that currently exists. With bordering states and Canada legalizing adult use of marijuana, it has never been more important for Vermont lawmakers to act to create a system that regulates and controls its sale. The system must eliminate the black market and move us toward a control model, similar to the way we ensure the quality and sale of alcohol. Revenue generated by licensing marijuana producers and dispensaries, and the taxed sale of their products, should be put toward education, youth prevention and enforcement initiatives.

3) Polluted waterways around Vermont threaten our economy and way of life. The harm is felt locally by citizens who have seen

their property values plummet as adjacent lakes suffer with toxic algae blooms. We cannot afford to allow our scenic landscape to spoil.

We must do more to clean up our waterways.

In 2018 I voted for legislation to declare our most polluted waterways in crisis. This new law will help expedite resources to aid in the clean up of compromised lakes, rivers and streams. Still, there is an urgent and pressing need to pass a long-term funding source to meet the obligations set forth by the federal government. The EPA has ordered Vermont to develop a plan to fund the cleanup of our lakes and waterways.

There can be no more kicking the can down the road.

We must take action next legislative session.

John Brennan Republican 1) I would support Gov. Scott’s approach to the state budget, which has been to focus on economic growth which has led to a surplus for the first time in several years. By generating economic growth we can make sure that we are able to fund all of our current needs without constantly going back to the families in Essex and around Vermont asking for more and more of their money. When we have been in a tight budget year in the past, it seems the knee jerk reaction of the legislature is to raise taxes. That’s the wrong reaction. I would support the governor in making additional taxes or fees the very last resort after every other alternative has been closely examined, especially examining places where department heads have padded their budgets using budgeting gimmicks like funding vacant positions.

2) Since both of my opponents already voted to legalize marijuana (in a completely unregulated and

unsafe way) it seems like the appropriate thing to do now is to clean up their mess and regulate marijuana in a way that ensures that the people who use it are not in danger of being poisoned by harmful and dangerous products.

I think putting especially tight restrictions on marijuana that would protect kids and discriminate products that might be advertised to kids should be a priority, and ensuring that even if we only put a basic sales tax on marijuana the overwhelming majority of that money goes towards youth prevention programs is the kind of common sense approach that our current representation failed to fight for last session.

3) Unfortunately we have not done enough to clean up Lake Champlain.

There have been a lot of expensive and pointless studies, but the lake is a valuable resource that we need to take better care of. We need to focus on spending our money on more modern infrastructure that is going to be more effective that the current system in place.

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LocaL Lori Houghton Democrat 1) I support the following budgeting principles.

Ongoing revenues are used to pay for ongoing expenses, while one time funds are invested in debt and building reserves. Living within our means by not expanding expenses past the available revenues of the state.

Continually review the programs in place, through means such as results based accountability, to determine if the goals of the programs are still being met, are the goals still relevant and whether there might be a better path forward.

Also, continually evaluate the needs of Vermonters.

What circumstances have shifted that allows current programs to sunset in favor of new and more important initiatives. With each budget allocation ask ourselves whether Vermonters will be better off because of the investment.

I would advocate for the return to the three-year cycle of evaluating fees. I am not advocating for specific cuts to programs.

2) I would support a tax and regulate system, as long as, sufficient tax revenue is used to implement robust and effective programs, with an emphasis on youth, in prevention, treatment and enforcement.

It has taken a lot of research and talking with constituents and professionals, to come to this decision. I voted yes to legalizing small amounts of marijuana during the 2017 session, but voted no on the floor amendment to tax and regulate. I did not believe, at that time, we had a fully vetted plan for tax and regulate to move forward. However, now we have neighboring states and Canada rolling out regulated markets. We have a Vermont law that enables responsible adults to use marijuana, but without the resources to educate our youth on the harm to their growing brains and bodies.

We need to be thoughtful on how we move forward to ensure the safety of Vermonters.

3) The state is required by the federal government to reduce the flow of pollutants into all our lakes, rivers and streams. This 20-year commitment is estimated to cost $2.3 billion with a gap of approximately $60 million annually with-

out a current dedicated revenue source. Although we have made strides through actions like the ones below, I don’t believe we’ve done enough. Specifically, we have not agreed to a long term funding source.

Last year’s capital budget allocated targeted money for Lake Carmi. Adjustments were also made to support the purchase of equipment to extract phosphorus from dairy manure.

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund was expanded to allow the pairing of natural resources projects with municipal clean water projects and to allow Federal Funds to be used to make private loans for clean water projects via the Vermont Economic Development Authority.

We allocated revenue from abandoned beverage containers to the clean water fund, adding another $1.5 to $2 million annually.

Act 168 enacts or amends multiple provisions related to several environmental programs and Act 181 amends requirements for the regulation of storm water discharges.

We continue to take small steps, but to clean up our water and ensure clean water for future generations, we must implement a big step – a long term funding source.

SALONS from page 1 Reached at the salon last week, the three women said their attorney, Chelsea Crucitti, advised them not to talk about the case. Crucitti also declined to comment.

In a sworn affidavit, the owner of Essex HairCuts Plus, William O’Brien, said his salon keeps its customer list on a computer system that employees are not authorized to access for personal use.

After Patnode, Young and Cussin left their jobs this summer, an audit of the salon’s computer systems showed they had accessed the list and converted it to solicit

business for their new salon, the affidavit claims.

O’Brien says he’s lost customers because of the theft. Through his lawyer, Brooks McArthur, he filed an emergency injunction on October 11 asking the court to force the women to return the customer list and cease using it to call clients.

Multiple attempts to reach McArthur for comment were unsuccessful.

Park Street Kuts opened in early September and has gained 26 five-star reviews on its Facebook page since. The salon hosted a grand opening last Saturday.

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To engage, inspire and empower our youth!

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"My parents, coming from an immigrant background, recognized that the many opportunities available to me should not be taken for granted and pushed me to take advantage of as many of them as I could, and I'm thankful that they did so.

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By DaviD voegele, Executive Director, Essex CHIPS In my first Youth on Board column, I referenced Positive Youth Development as an effective strategy to help youth thrive. This approach is embraced by most national non-profit youth organizations, and by the numerous community programs serving youth in Essex - including Essex CHIPS. Key elements of Positive Youth Development include community/school support, and opportunities for youth to participate in a variety of rewarding activities.

One young man who has benefited from the support/opportunities offered by his community - and his school – is Nathan Wu. An EHS Junior, Nathan is deeply engaged in

school activities, such as Student Government, Scholars' Bowl, Math League, Model United Nations, and Peer Helpers. He is a member of the Cross Country and Nordic Ski teams, the Tri-M Music Society and the National Honor Society. Nathan is a busy young man, so it is even more impressive that he also serves on the Board of Directors for CHIPS. I asked Nathan why he is so involved in school and the community. He responded, “In truth, all of the clubs/activities that I am a part of excite me… Many school and community activities teach students to be active members of and strong leaders in the community. I personally saw some of the clubs that I chose to participate in as a freshman as a means for me to address issues that I believed were present in the school and in Essex. I feel that the provi-

Nathan Wu CHIPS board of directors

sion of these activities helps to empower youth and promote activism, encouraging them to become leaders in the future.”

Another element of Positive Youth Development, which has benefited Nathan, is family support. “I think that my parents, coming from an immigrant background, recognized that the many opportunities available to me should not be taken for granted and pushed me to take advantage of as many of them as I could, and I'm thankful that they did so.”

From my perspective, Nathan is an excellent example of a thriving youth, who is engaged in his community and hopeful about his future. Key factors that have enhanced his growth and development are his family and his school. As a whole, I would argue that Nathan has benefited from a very supportive community. Essex is that

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And when they were faced with a challenge, she knew just how to calm the waters: This is a library, she’d tell them, not a hospital.

“Everything is fine,” she was fond of saying. “Nothing is an emergency. This can be fixed.”

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from page 1 society. The best do both. The same could be said about good librarians. They know not only when to encourage someone to try something new, but understand how to play to their audience.

“She knew her collection. She knew her patrons. She knew what they would like and what they wouldn’t like,” explained Bonnie Doble, the library board’s chairwoman.

This assured the board Paietta was a good fit: Taking over for a longtime librarian who was widely loved, Paietta wasn’t out to push any radical agenda (whatever that could mean in the library world).

And even if Paietta’s taste led Doble down some “bizarre” paths bookwise, Paietta happily recalibrated so her suggestions included some beach-friendly reads, too.

Doble believes libraries continue to serve as a gathering place and a tried-andtrue information source, one that can be the center of a community. At the heart of that mission is the director.

“Sometimes in a public library, there are people who come in, and you might be the only person they talk to that whole day,” said Deb Cross, a children’s program librarian. “For some people, that was Ann.” Even those who never worked with Paietta could see why patrons sought her guidance. “She wasn’t going to ever be judgmental,” her sister said. “You didn’t feel like she was analyzing you. She was very accepting.”

Once, when an elderly patron suffering from Alzheimer’s became distressed, Paietta spent more than an hour with the woman, gently explaining her situation. She would go out of her way to find a desired book and remembered exactly who wanted what without ever writing it down. She bid each patron the same farewell.

“Take care,” she would say. “Take care.”

To acquaintances, she seemed quiet and unassuming, and even Doble describes her as a “woman of few words.” But Paiet-

way. Not all communities are.

When directing another youth agency years ago, I became convinced there should be a way to measure how supportive a community is to the healthy development of its youth. After many robust discussions within Essex CHIPS and the Essex Healthy Youth Coalition, a new initiative for that purpose has emerged. The new Quality Youth Development (QYD) Project has established a series of benchmarks that a community can seek to attain in order to achieve certification as a “QYD Community.”

This type of credential will be good for both youth and the community. In future columns I will explain why this is so, and update the community on local efforts for Essex to attain certification as a “QYD Community” – and how you can help!

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Friends and family describe Ann Paietta as a brilliant, unassuming and clever woman who created a warm and welcoming enviornment at the Essex Free Library during her tenure there. The library will host a celebration of life on November 10 at 1 p.m. ta’s staff saw another side of her.

To them, Paietta’s wit was unmatched.

Delivered in the context of her otherwise reserved nature, her quick retorts seemed all the funnier, often leaving the staff in hysterics.

“When she looked at me, it would be all over,” said Lorraine Cole-Dolgas, the library’s registrar and circulation clerk.

Time spent working for Paietta led youth librarian Caitlin Corless to question a news story that detailed the amount of laughter the average adult has per day.

“I remember thinking, ‘I laugh way more than this article says.’ I think it was because I had such a funny boss,” Corless said. She initially couldn’t think of any examples, but then, with a mischievous laugh,

she clarified, “Or maybe there’s some I shouldn’t share.”

Paietta encouraged staff to “have fun,” especially when they were off to some decidedly not-so-fun obligation. Children’s librarian Cross, who generally worked on the floor below the front desk, said Corless often came downstairs to share Paietta’s latest antics, which, on rare occasions, were even known to draw an infamous library shush from patrons.

But Paietta took her work seriously, too. She trusted her employees’ judgment.

She encouraged them to pursue their own interests, whether that was speaking at a conference or testing out a new program.

She believed in the library’s mission, and the community it called home.

it’s hard to harmonize that mindset against the finality of death.

In many ways, everything is not fine, at least not for those who knew Paietta best, who pull into work looking for her car or still think to text her for advice. Especially not for Daynes, who just last week was confronted with more death: this time, their 97-year-old mother.

Daynes finds comfort in the community’s response, calling it “one of the very few bright lights” in this “very dark time.”

She’s happy her sister found a family here, at this library in this town.

But she knows a loss like this can’t be fixed, not in a real sense. She’s spent recent days trying to process her grief and reflecting on the time they spent together.

Daynes suggests their love of reading came from their mother, who let them play with her ancient books – a lesson that books are to be read, not feared. She wonders if her sister’s love of rescue dogs came from growing up in a house filled with so many animals. Or maybe it was her desire to make a difference in the world.

Pulling at the thread, she thought about how her sister always rocked in place, how she would scare their mother by rocking on this toy horse so hard it seemed she may tip over. How in her adult years, Paietta’s home had two rocking chairs, one for each floor.

There’s no clear analogy for the last one, Daynes admitted, and she’s right. But maybe that’s OK. Maybe memories don’t always fit neatly into a life.

“Maybe it’s just all about making a difference,” Daynes said, and in that moment, it’s unclear whether she was still talking about the dogs, or if she moved on to something else. Something bigger.

“Don’t we all really strive for that?”

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opinion & community LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Redmond will bring much-needed voice to House I am writing a letter in support of Marybeth Redmond for the Vermont House, representing Essex (8-1). I am confident that she will bring a unique, much-needed voice to the State House.

Marybeth has spent much of her life working with woman and families of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and religious backgrounds. She has years of experience understanding the challenges working woman and families face every day and currently serves as a commissioner on the Vermont Commission on Women. Marybeth not only sees the needs that face our community, but she is working towards finding solutions. And, if you have had the opportunity to talk with Marybeth, then you know that she listens...really listens. While many of us are frustrated in today's political climate, Marybeth decided it was time to make some real change, by starting locally. She will be a true advocate for the issues that Essex residents are concerned about, including livable wages, affordable housing, affordable healthcare and safe public schools.

Please vote for Marybeth Redmond (D) for state representative.

Lisa Cannizzaro, Essex

support.

Redmond will work for Vermonters I met Marybeth Redmond for the first time this past spring, but I already knew of the inspirational work she has been doing for the citizens of Essex and all Vermonters for many years; her reputation preceded her.

Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Marybeth and in a very short amount of time, she has earned my profound respect and admiration.

Friends of mine that were her students during her six years at St. Michael’s College tell me she was a much beloved professor. I heard from a staff member at Pathways Vermont that they still use a writing program for incarcerated women that Marybeth developed years ago. It is clear to me that the work Marybeth does makes a significant and positive impact on others. I believe that as a House Representative for Chittenden 8-1, she will do the same for Essex.

As a community, we need representatives who will speak for the voices that have been silenced, hushed or muffled. Marybeth’s entire career has been in service to others and she is particularly adept in addressing the issues of those marginalized by society, working to improve quality of life and advocating for human dignity.

She does not stand on the shoulders of others, she stands with them. When Marybeth is in the lead, she always reaches back to pull others forward.

The embodiment of empathy and inclusion, Marybeth lives by example.

She is not interested in talking at you, rather, she wants to hear from you.

Marybeth Redmond will work for the economic well-being of all Vermonters by working for livable wage jobs, affordable healthcare and housing, safe and vibrant public schools, equal pay for women and just systems that serve everyone. She has my full

Myers for state rep I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Linda Myers for State Representative, Chittenden 8-1, Essex Town.

I have known Linda for over 30 years, having worked with her on issues back when she was Managing Editor at The Essex Reporter and as a member of the Essex Selectboard and as an Essex Town Representative.

Linda has the reputation of being an exceptional listener, respectfully asking probing questions, so as to insure an understanding of all points of view. She consistently seeks out all the facts before analyzing an issue and rendering her opinion. I have never known her to speak out without having done this. I find this to be a very valued trait.

Linda has been both a credible and effective voice for Essex Town in Montpelier. It is for the above reasons that I will be supporting Linda for reelection and urge Essex Town voters to do the same.

Kent Booraem, Essex

Abigail Tykocki, Essex

I’m voting for Redmond I’ll be voting for Marybeth Redmond to represent Essex (Chittenden 8-1) this November. I’ve known Marybeth for over ten years and I’m voting for her because it’s time for a change.

More than ever, I feel we need new thinking, new relationships, and new outcomes from Montpelier. I like Marybeth’s focus on workforce development, higher education, and livablewage employment here in Vermont.

Her work with the Vermont Commission on Women is really important to me because it means she understands the importance of advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls.

Marybeth will be successful as our Representative because she has what it takes – she has an uncanny ability to listen calmly to diverse viewpoints, check facts, and work diligently with others to develop common-sense solutions to sticky problems. If you’ve talked with Marybeth, you know she’s approachable and 100 percent committed to her service of others. It’s time for a fresh voice. Please join me in voting for Marybeth Redmond.

Dianne Gross Percy, Essex

Support for Redmond, Vyhovsky As a longtime Essex resident, I am looking forward to voting for two great candidates running in my 8-1 district. Marybeth Redmond has years of experience and community service. She will be a fresh and thoughtful voice for Essex while serving us in Montpelier. Marybeth will be working hard for livable wages, affordable housing and quality schools. Tatiana (Tanya) Vyhovsky, an Essex grad running her own small biz/practice right in Essex, will bring her contagious energy and drive to our other capital city seat. With Tanya's insight as a social worker for local youth, she'll be a vital voice representing all. I have no doubt that each will benefit the Essex community that they know so well.

At the state Senate level, Chris Pear-

son, aside from being a dad, a spouse to a teacher, and working his own firm, is a down to earth listener. He will continue his work as a representative to solve a wide range of issues facing Vermont, including protecting our struggling lakes and waterways, which in turn will boost our economy and the quality of our Vermont life.

With so much at stake, please, get out and vote on or before Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Gina Halpin Barrett, Essex Support for Dylan and Lori The Village of Essex Jct. – Chittenden District 8-2 - is extremely fortunate to have two skilled and committed legislators seeking re-election to the Vermont House. I am supporting Lori Houghton and Dylan Giambatista as they both seek a second term to once again represent those of us who live in the village.

Both have been incredibly active in Essex Jct., working to make our neighborhoods better places to live.

Their most visible signs of community connections are monthly conversations that convene to stay in touch with residents and their regular presence at community events and conversations. Come blizzard or rain storm, they hear from neighbors who seek information and answers to pressing questions, such as funding for mental health, the direction public education will take, and the evolution of our healthcare system. Lori and Dylan are great listeners who ask as many questions as they answer. While they are experts in many areas, I see them seeking information and guidance from attendees. Just what I want in a representative.

Beyond these meetings, both are active in the affairs of Essex Jct. Lori serves as a village trustee, small business owner, employee of a global tech information company, and founder of Five Corners Farmers Market. Dylan’s day job is helping raise the financial literacy of all of us, from high school students to working adults. He brings the perspective we need in Montpelier.

A vote for Dylan and Lori is a vote for thoughtful representation in Montpelier and for representatives who will put the needs of the Village and residents of Chittenden 8-2 first, needs they will have identified by regular conversations with those of us who live here. I hope you will join me on November 6 in returning Dylan and Lori to Montpelier.

Greg Morgan, Essex Jct. Vote Redmond I am supporting Marybeth Redmond for Vermont House of Representatives and you should too. Here are just a few reasons why: Marybeth is smart and principled. She draws on years of experience as a journalist and an educator, as a mom and a wife, and as a Commissioner on the Vermont Commission on Women.

Marybeth believes in hard work.

She is committed to ensuring that Vermonters have livable wages, affordable housing and health care. Marybeth listens. And she will advance the needs and interests of our community in Montpelier.

Marybeth is relatable. She is a leader who cares. She walks the talk and is a model of character and integrity.

We need more common sense and less rhetoric in government and I believe Marybeth is the person who will bring it. Vote early or get to the polls on Tuesday, Nov 6!

Mary Brodsky-Kinney, Essex Voting for Dylan We are supporting Dylan Giambatista for re-election to the Vermont House. We have been very impressed with Dylan’s work and dedication.

Dylan makes a point of returning every phone call and email he receives. He frequently incorporates feedback from community members, bringing our voices to the State House.

Dylan communicate updates to the community during the legislative session. In addition to holding regular forums and attending community meetings and gatherings, he shares updates on Front Porch Forum, in the Essex Reporter, and on twitter and Facebook.

Dylan partnered with fellow State Representative Lori Houghton to hold regular community meetings to gather feedback and ideas from Essex Junction residents. Our State Representatives have held more than 15 forums for community members since first winning election in 2016.

Dylan is an active community member who serves as a Justice of the Peace and as a volunteer on local and statewide boards such as: the board of civil authority, Essex Community Historical Society Board of Trustees, Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees and Vermont House Education Committee.

As a member of the House Education Committee and a trustee on the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees, Dylan is in touch with educators and employers and is plugged into conversations about how to grow jobs and economic opportunities for all Vermonters.

Dylan has made a point of working across the aisle with members of all parties. This is especially important in a moment when legislative gridlock in Washington DC has stopped progress on a number of important issues.

We need to re-elect Dylan so he can continue to focus on ways to grow our economy the Vermont way.

By re-electing Dylan, we can count on another term of open communication and transparency.

Richard and Carolyn Smiles, Essex Jct. You have two votes. Make Redmond one I am voting for Marybeth Redmond for the Vermont House of Representatives on November 6th.

If you live in Chittenden 8-1 (Town of Essex) you may cast your ballot for two representatives. Cast one of your votes for Marybeth.

As the executive director of the Vermont Commission on Women from 2003-2012, I spent many hours watching legislators at work, and it is hard work. They have to really listen: to

their constituents, to the folk who come before their committee to argue for or against a piece of legislation, to other members of their committee, to other members of the legislature both in the house and the senate and finally they have to really listen to their own mind and heart before casting their vote for what they truly believe is in the best interest of their community and all Vermonters.

Marybeth is one of the most empathetic listeners that I have ever met.

You only need to spend a short time with her to observe her strong moral core. As she says in her campaign literature: I promise to advocate for creative, common-sense solutions, and to bring authenticity and integrity as your representative in Montpelier.

I am not alone in this observation.

I met a new neighbor at the mailbox who had recently moved into the state.

Marybeth had knocked on her door to introduce herself. She remarked that Marybeth was such a good listener that she was very impressed and was certainly going to vote for her. Another neighbor, upon seeing Marybeth’s sign on my lawn, told me that Marybeth had his vote because not only had she listened to what he felt were important issues but also she had sent him a follow up postcard!

The icing on the cake is that Marybeth has had a career in journalism, and will be able to communicate effectively with our town in the pages of The Essex Reporter!

You have two votes. Cast one of them for Marybeth Redmond.

Wendy Love, Essex Jct. Redmond knows how to listen I write to express my strong support for Marybeth Redmond for Vermont House of Representatives.

I believe she is uniquely suited and beyond qualified to represent Essex.

Marybeth has spent her entire career building relationships and creating programs that help underserved communities find their voice. She deeply understands the transformative power of storytelling and knows how to ask the kinds of questions that lead to action and improved quality of life for families and communities. She knows how to listen. Marybeth has impressed me as a candidate and has already begun to work tirelessly to understand the needs of the community she will serve. If you are lucky enough to cast your vote for Marybeth, please do!

Liz Subin, Essex

CORRECTIONS Last week's candidate Q&A for the Chittenden 8-1 House District misidentified candidate Tanya Vyhovsky's party affiliation as a democrat. She is actually a progressive/democrat. We regret the error.

Also, a story in last week's issue about the selectboard's stance on changes to the shooting ordinance incorrectly included the Essex Tree Farm in their proposal. As it stands now, the selectboard plans to disallow shooting on the town's side of the Tree Farm. We regret the errors.

OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM

MAUREEN CANTY Maureen Judge Canty 79, of Essex passed away Oct. 18, 2018 surrounded by her husband and five children.

She was born on March 16, 1939 in Boston to Thomas and Sylvia Kenney Judge.

Maureen attended St. Brigid’s Catholic High School, Class of 1956, and later returned to that very church on May 20, 1961 to marry the love of her life, Daniel Joseph Canty.

ANN PAIETTA Ann Catherine Paietta, current director of the Essex Free Library, died Oct. 10, 2018 in Burlington.

Ann was born Nov. 9, 1956 in Walla Walla, Wash. to Charlie and Lillian Paietta.

Ann's family owned a vegetable farm and she worked there much of her teen life.

She impacted many young lives with her years of service to Girl Scouts of America, 4H and helping her little angels at the Essex Elementary School. She was a long time supporter of 4H, where she helped organize the Northeast 4H Leaders Forum, assisted with the 4H Teen Congress and ultimately served on the Vermont 4H Advisory Board.

She was especially proud of her 44 years in AA. Maureen was an avid sports fan and loved anything Boston – Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots and Celtics.

In addition, she could often be heard from the sidelines cheering at her children, and later grandchildren’s, sporting events.

Maureen never met a stranger. Her joyful nature and hilarious laugh made an impact on all who met her. She loved her family, her Irish heritage, the warmth of the sun, singing (with or without the radio),

and of course, chocolate!

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dan Canty; daughters, Susan Senn and husband, Eric, of Essex; Katie Roche and husband, Jim, of Denton, Texas; Debbie Grief and husband, Matt, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Maureen Hoague and husband, Ron, of Fairfax; son Dan Canty and partner, Nicole Delcore, of Indian Lake, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren Erika, Alex, Brittany, Ryan, DJ, Cody, Gianna, Erin, Connor, Gaven, Garrison; sisters Margaret (Ed) Ruggeri and Sylvia (Michael) O’Connell; brother Gerard Judge; in-laws Robert Sheehan, Jack Maloney, Bill Canty, Elizabeth Leavitt, and Claire Canty; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her mother and father, sisters Catherine Maloney, Alice Rettig, Eileen Sheehan, brother-in-law Robert Rettig, and sister-in-laws Karen

Judge and Lisa Judge.

A special thank you to the wonderful, caring staff and community of Maple Ridge Memory Care for the love and support they gave Maureen during her time there, as well as Dr. Rippa, her staff and the VNA. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 4-8 p.m. at Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction, VT. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 at St. Brigid’s Parish, 841 East Broadway, South Boston, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel 68 Pinecrest Dr. Essex Jct. VT. To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral. com.

Ann graduated from the University of Washington with bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and psychology and a master's degree in library science.

Ann has worked in a variety of roles and locations, including her current director role at the Essex Free Library, as well at Yale University, University of Illinois in Chicago, the New York Academy of Medicine and the Deep River Library.

Ann served as an adjunct professor for Southern Connecticut State University, presented at research conferences and was a member of a consumer health task

force and medical library advisory council. She is the author of four film reference books and one on library access services. She also has a research book in progress covering notable animals in history that will be published later. Ann was featured on the television show “Haunted Collector,” centering on the Deep River Library in Connecticut.

Ann was known for her intelligent quick wit, wry sense of humor, kindness, calm personality and ready smile. She rescued many dogs in her life choosing to adopt those who had been abused. Her interests

included reading, watching and discussing movies, relaxing at her Walden cabin and spending time with Jean, her longtime friend of 42 years.

Ann will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Beth (John); brother, John (Judy); beloved nieces and nephews and many friends.

Contributions in her name can be made to Essex Free Library or All Breed Rescue in Williston. A celebration of life will be held at the Essex Free Library on Nov. 10, 2018 at 1 p.m.

MARLEY DOUBLEDAY Marley Doubleday (better know as Mars), passed away on Oct. 2, 2018 at the age of 19.

Mars wasn’t in the best of health and the cause of death was natural, but she tried everyday to be strong and let those around her know how much she loved them.

Mars was born March 9,1999 in Nashua, N.H. but spent most of her life in Essex Jct. Mars was an artist, she loved to write, draw, she loved music and plants. It’s with all those things she loved to do, that made a mark on this world that won’t be forgotten. We miss you, Mars.

Your smile, laughter and love for us will not be forgotten.

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1 DLS

MondAy, oCtober 15

9:40 a.m., Medical; location withheld 11:18 a.m., Theft on Upper Main St. 2:57 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 3:23 p.m., Accident with property damage on Maple St. 3:56 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on I-289 4:11 p.m., Accident with property damage on Main St. 5:46 p.m., Suspicious event on Park St. 6:39 p.m., Theft on Brickyard Rd. 9:57 p.m., Citizen dispute on Pearl St.

tuesdAy, oCtober 16

2:14 a.m., Medical; location withheld 7:23 a.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Jericho Rd. 9:41 a.m., Phone problem on Lavoie Dr. 10:28 a.m., DLS on Center Rd./Londonderry Ln. 10:46 a.m., Vandalism on Educational Dr. 11:25 a.m., Safety hazard on Maple St. 12:38 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 1:02 p.m., Vandalism on Pearl St.

1:03 p.m., Trespassing on Essex Way 3:02 p.m., Accident with property damage on Educational Dr. 4:34 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Pearl St. 5:13 p.m., Suspicious event on Carmichael St. 5:26 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 5:59 p.m., Accident with property damage on South St./Park St. 6:21 p.m., Theft on Educational Dr. 8:46 p.m., Medical; location withheld

WednesdAy, oCtober 17

4:48 a.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Colchester Rd./ Susie Wilson Byp. 6:56 a.m., Noise disturbance on Maple St. 8:44 a.m., Citizen dispute on Maple St. 10:52 a.m., Animal problem on Old Colchester Rd. 2:53 p.m., Threatening on Carmichael St. 5:19 p.m., Animal problem on Cushing Dr. 9:17 p.m., Intoxication on Susie Wilson Rd. 10:03 p.m., Medical; location withheld 10:43 p.m., Wanted person on Colchester Rd.

thursdAy, oCtober 18

2:31 a.m., Suspicious event on Fox Run Rd. 7:49 a.m., Theft on Colchester Rd. 8:47 a.m., Found property on Old Colchester Rd. 10:13 a.m., Accident with property damage on Pearl

St./West St. Ext. 11:31 a.m., DLS on Main St. 11:54 a.m., Accident with property damage on Park St. 3:41 p.m., Vicious animal on Autumn Pond Way 4:11 p.m., Fraud on Jericho Rd. 6:18 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 6:02 p.m., Citizen dispute on Curve Hill Rd. 6:13 p.m., Accident with property damage on Upper Main St. 7:37 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 8:22 p.m., Suspicious event on Fox Run Rd. 10:34 p.m., Missing person on Maple St.

10:12 p.m., Citizen dispute on Maplewood Ln. 11:17 p.m., Trespassing on Pearl St. 11:27 p.m., Citizen dispute on Essex Way

FridAy, oCtober 19

sundAy, oCtober 21

2:43 a.m., Animal noise on Pearl St. 9:15 a.m., Suspicious event on Old Colchester Rd. 11:04 a.m., Accident with property damage on Market Pl. 2:11 p.m., Accident with property damage on Pinecrest Dr./Colchester Rd. 2:30 p.m., Burglary on Colchester Rd. 3:07 p.m., Juvenile problem; location withheld 4:20 p.m., Suspicious event on Park St. 4:23 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Susie Wilson Byp. 5:28 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on Upper Main St. 9:14 p.m., Suspicious event on Whitetail Ln.

sAturdAy, oCtober 20

7:43 a.m., Medical; location withheld 11:41 a.m., Medical; location withheld 12:46 p.m., Citizen dispute on Sand Hill Rd. 1:01 p.m., Accident with property damage on Pearl St. 4:42 p.m., Suspicious event Indian Brook Reservoir 7:38 p.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St. 9:40 p.m., Assault on Pearl St. 10:28 p.m., Lost property on Pearl St. 4:18 a.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St. 5:44 a.m., Citizen dispute on Main St. 10:05 a.m., Phone problem on Main St. 10:58 a.m., Theft on Upper Main St. 11:21 a.m., Citizen dispute on Sunset Dr. 11:56 a.m., Recovered property on Sunset Dr. 4:07 p.m., Suspicious event on Prospect St. 7:05 p.m., Motor vehicle complaint on I-289 8:04 p.m., Theft on Dalton Dr. 8:17 p.m., Suspicious event on Pearl St.

totAl CAlls: 145

This log represents a sample of incidents in the date range. For more information, call the non-emergency number: 878-8331

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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.

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. 8784014. 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.

courTesy PhoTo

Celebrate the Halloween season and the rich history of Essex with the Essex Free Library's Cemetery Walk.

Meet at the library and join local historian Laurie Jordan for a seasonal walk in the Essex Common Burial Grounds and learn about settlers, veterans and ancestors who are entombed there. See Saturday, Oct. 27.

25 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

Brownell Library. Celebrate Halloween with spooky stories for the season.

essex Players audiTions

6:30 - 9 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. Essex Players will be holding open auditions for our holiday production of "The ReGifters"

by Robert Lynn.

Visitfacebook.com/essexcommunityplayers for complete details.

evening Book discussion

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.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. This month's book is "The Underground Railroad"

by Colson Whitehead.

seaTed yoga

8:15 - 9:30 a.m., Founders Memorial School, 33 Founders Rd., Essex Jct.

10 - 10:30 a.m., Essex 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.

seaTed Tai chi

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct. Tai chi is a martial art that combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and stretching. Led by Billie Hall and sponsored by Age Well; free to area seniors.

heavenly PanTry

2 - 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. The Food Pantry is open to residents of Essex Junction, Essex Town and Westford. Clients will need an ID for each member of the household and a utility bill.

Clients may only visit the Pantry once in each calendar month.

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.

sPooky sTories wiTh linda cosTello

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.,

26 Friday eMs orchesTra aT FMs

Music wiTh raPh

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

Mah Jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free.

Non-members pay $1/ visit. Newcomers are always welcomed!

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.

craFT and anTique show

Noon - 6 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Get a jump on your holiday shopping! $8 admission; visit VTCrafts.com for more information.

kniTTing and crocheTing

1 - 2 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. For more information call Lou Ann Pioli at 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., Essex Center United Methodist Church, 119 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Free community dinners for all! If you need a ride, please let us know with an email to essexeatsout@ gmail.com.

PuMPkin loBoToMy

6 - 8 p.m., Essex Middle School, 60 Founders Rd., Essex Jct. Let's light up the lawn with a giant jack-olantern display! Bring your pumpkins for this great family night of pumpkin carving with prizes for the funniest, most creative and scariest. Free; families of all ages.

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.

"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.

27 saTurday craFT and anTique show

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct.

Food shelF

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 25 for details.)

cold hallow-een ride 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Green Mountain Harley, 157 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Join for a motorcycle ride to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill and enjoy a complimentary cider and donut!

unlocking secreTs oF your FaMily's 19Th cenTury PhoTos

10:30 a.m. - noon, Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, 377 Hegeman Ave., Colchester. Do you have old photos that you'd like to learn more about? Before we discover who the people are in those old photos, we have to know what we are looking at. In this talk Sharon Flaherty will explain about the different photographic methods used in the 19th century, when they were used and how to tell the difference between the types.

She will also explain how fashion styles in the photos are clues to a person’s identity and how to take proper care of these rare family photos. $10.

a (noT-so) sPooky sTory TiMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Come dressed to impress in your Halloween best!

Join us for not-so spooky stories, songs, and crafts!

halloween sTory TiMe

10:30 - 11 a.m., Brownell Library.

Come dressed up in your costume, listen to some spooky stories, do a craft and join the parade through the library. For all ages.

Blood drive

11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct.

ceMeTery walk

1 - 3 p.m., Essex Free Library. Meet at the library and join local historian Laurie Jordan for a walk in the Essex Common Burial Grounds.

She will take you back in time with stories of the Essex settlers, veterans, and ancestors who are remembered there.

Find out the meanings of some of the graveside etchings and history of cemeteries.

"coMing hoMe"

5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., ArtsRiot, 400 Pine St., Burlington. Neat, with a Twist presents an evening of music from the singers and songwriters who changed the texture of American Popular Music with their deeply personal and timeless songs. Includes performances from Essex residents.

"BareFooT in The Park"

7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Oct. 26 for details.)

28 sunday craFT and anTique show

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl St., Essex Jct.

29 Monday Mah Jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free.

Non-members pay $1/ visit.

sTory TiMe wiTh deB

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

Tech helP wiTh

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calendar loCal meetingS tHurSday, oCtoBer 25 10:30 a.m., Senior Center meal Site advisory Board, Essex Area Senior Center, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

monday, oCtoBer 29 6 p.m., Village Bike/walk advisory Committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

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

Halloween faCe Painting

real and imaginary). For grades 1 and up.

eSSex eatS out

5:30 - 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct.

3:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Teens will be on hand to help you get ready for Trick or Treating.

fiSH dinner

1 tHurSday

3 Saturday

eSSex art league

Holiday Bazaar

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

Saturday, noVemBer 3 9 a.m., essex energy Committee, Nest Cafe, 17 Main St., Essex Jct.

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.

30 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.

PreSCHool Story time

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

Seated tai CHi

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 25 for details.)

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. If 20 games are played in an afternoon, your total for the afternoon would be $3.

karaoke Party

2:30 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Come try out our new karaoke machine and sing your hearts out!

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. 25 for details.)

tHe great PumPkin CeleBration

6 - 8 p.m., Maple St. Park. For one night only come to Maple Street Park to see a fantastic pumpkin display!

Enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores while listening to storytelling around a bonfire.

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!

get out tHe Vote!

6 - 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. Join Vermont Interfaith Action for a pre-election rally.There will be pizza, musical entertainment, raffles, nonpartisan info about candidates and polling places and free buttons for our social media campaign! Free, non-partisan and open to the public. Email jsimon@fccej.org for further information.

31 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.

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.

read to daiSy

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

9 - 11 a.m., First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Essex Jct. The goal of the Essex Art League is to support the appreciation and creation of art among artists and within Chittenden county.

food SHelf

9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 25 for details.)

Building BrigHt futureS PreSCHool PlaygrouP

9:30 - 11 a.m., Maple Street Recreation Center, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 25 for complete details.)

Seated yoga

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

Seated tai CHi

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., EJRP Aspire, 74 Maple St., Essex Jct.

mexiCan train dominoeS

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

Newcomers welcomed!

Community SouP and Bread SuPPer 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Ln., Essex Jct. Stay and eat with friends and family or pick up to take home, Donations are welcome, but not expected.

la leCHe league

6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come connect with other nursing mothers, share your stories and questions, and find breastfeeding support.

Join whether you are pregnant, nursing your first tiny baby or weaning your last toddler.

2 friday 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.

maH Jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Ctr. Members play for free.

Non-members pay $1/ visit. Newcomers are always welcomed!

knitting and CroCHeting

1 - 2 p.m., Essex Area Senior Ctr. For more information call Lou Ann Pioli at 876-5087.

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

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Essex United Methodist Church, 119 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Crafts, Christmas ornaments, hand-sewn and knitted articles, baked goods (including cookie walk), candies, plants and white elephant.

Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. Get a jump on your seasonal gift shopping.

Pets of the Week BOY

~ 5 year old Neutered male ~ Breed: Mixed breed Arrival Date: 5/18/2018

Cozy nook Craft fair

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Essex Free Library. Crafters and artists display their treasures on all three floors of the library, and baked goods beckon from the circulation desk.

The proceeds directly fund the many events of the summer reading program, the purchase of juvenile titles, summer page honoraria and other special items or projects to enhance the library. Call 879-0313 for information.

food SHelf

(Boy has been in the shelter for over 150 days!)

Reason here: Transfer from another rescue Meet Boy! Boy thinks his name is actually Good Boy, so we’ll allow him to carry that title! :) A lover of people, squeaky toys, and hot dogs, Boy is a smart and active pup who enjoys the finer things in life: food puzzles, Kongs, squishy beds…and he sure hopes his new family comes with all the finishing touches!

Originally, a stray in North Carolina, Boy was found with an embedded collar in his neck. Fully healed and a little round from his extra love of treats, he’s now in Vermont and is looking for his 2nd chance at a happy life, so let’s give it to him! He certainly deserves it.

Dogs: No thank you! Boy needs to be the only dog in his new home Cats: His history with cats is unknown Children: His history with children is unknown

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9 - 11 a.m., Aunt Dot's Place, 51 Center Rd. Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Oct. 25 for details.)

weekend Story time

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

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs!

wine and Craft SoCial 2 - 5 p.m., VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Open to the public.

Building BrigHt futureS PreSCHool oPen gym

3 - 4:30 p.m., Maple Street Park Recreation Center. Come run around inside during the cold winter months.

There will be a bouncy house, balls, trikes, a play hut, a mini-slide and push toys for ages 5 years and younger.

4 Sunday u2CHariS

2 p.m., Malletts Bay Congregational Church UCC, 1672 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester.

Enjoy and afternoon of music, worship and action. Music will be provided by The Smokey Newfield Project and the collected offering will support migrant workers in Vt. Call 658-9155 or email revsally@mallettsbayucc.org for more information.

ongoing eVentS Senior Center Silent auCtion

Monday, Oct. 29 - Saturday, Nov. 10. Essex Area Senior Center.

Stop by to bid on a variety items during the largest annual fundraiser.

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Halloween comes early at annual Trunk or Treat

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Clockwise from above: 1) A young joker takes a seat, candy pail in tow. 2) A trunk offers up a beach-themed world with Olaf standing by. 3) A Trunk or Treater races off to the next stop. 4) A super hero and a cow take a break with some chalk.

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SCHOOL Essex High School Thanksgiving Food Drive: The Class of 2020 and Class of 2022 Councils invite community members to take part in a Thanksgiving food drive to benefit local families. Last year this initiative resulted in the collection of 750 lbs. of food and benefited 30 local children. Members of both councils visited EHS advisories on October 8 to launch the food drive. Items will be collected weekly through November 16. The advisory that collects the most food will win a pizza party.

Community members are encouraged to send food in with their students, or to drop off nonperishable items in the lobby at EHS. Election Day would be a great time to do this.

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Center for Technology, Essex Calling all Senior Citizens: Computer Animation and Web Design students are looking for a way to give back to our local community. As part of CTE’s Community Service Days on November 1 and 2, students will be offering free photo restorations for senior citizens.

Bring a damaged photograph to the class and let the students help bring it back to its original condition. Students will scan and fix the image, and then email you the final product. You can then upload this wherever you get your photos printed, or email to your family, post the image on Face-

book, or other social media platforms.

Whether the photo was damaged by sun, tape, water, scratches, etc., let the Computer Animation and Web Design students help bring your memories back to their former glory.

If you do not have a photo, but would like to see how the process is done, please feel free to visit as well.

The students would love to show you how it is done and answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to working with you.

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SPORTS

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UPCOMING PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Thursday, October 25

(4) Field hockey vs. (5) Rutland

Friday, October 26

Boys' soccer: BFA-Rutland winner vs. Rice-Essex winner Girl's volleyball: (1) Essex vs. Enosburg -St. Johnsbury winner

Saturday, October 27

Girl's soccer: Spaulding-Essex winner vs. MVU-MMU winner (8) Football @ (1) Mt. Mansfield Union

Monday, October 29

Field hockey semifinals Boys' volleyball: Burlington-Essex winner vs. VC-Lyndon winner

Tuesday, October 30

Girls' volleyball semifinals

SPORTSHORTS

By JOE GONILLO The fall sports regular season is over. Now it’s time for the playoffs. State championship cross country meet this weekend. Again, please refer to our Essex High School athletic website for game-specific schedules.

Below see my hypothesis/ prognostications for the Hornets. Still some time to hit the links. Just bring a coat. ACT test Saturday.

The football team rose to the occasion Friday night at home to upset playoffbound Hartford 21-17 in the closing moments of the game. Playing the Hurricanes tough all evening, Drew Gordon’s Hornets rallied to win – and move to 2-6 this fall – with less than a minute to play. Sam Bowen threw the game-winning TD pass to WR Chris Labonte (an 11-yd score) for the win.

WR Chris Davis and RB Ty-

ler Millette racked up big plays on the scoring drive.

Bowen also connected with Luke Meunier for their first score and Davis for the second. Thomas Hoffman’s end zone INT sealed the victory.

They will probably host a game this week. Essex bombed Middlebury 36-12 in their next-to-last JV game.

Highlights include TD’s by Will Couture, Wyatt Lamell, Walker Root and Oliver Orvis. QB Ben Serrantonio played solid as well. They hosted Rutland Monday.

The varsity boys’ soccer team went 1-1 to finish the season 9-2-3. They banged up Colchester by a score of 8-1 as Adam Lyon and Nick Osiecki both scored twice while Peter O, Ryan Guerino, Nolan Davis and AJ Mager added goals. St. Johnsbury edged them in the NE Kingdom 1-0. With that loss to the Hilltoppers, they will be the No.3 seed and play Rice this week in a playdown game. Quarters will be Friday. The JVs completed the fall 9-2-2 with two W’s last week and an eightgame unbeaten streak!

The varsity girls’ soccer team went 1-1 to end up 7-6-

1. A 2-1 loss to Mt. Mansfield Union saw Huntyr Poulin notched the lone Hornet goal. Essex upset South Burlington 1-0 as Riley Fitzgerald scored on a restart with seven seconds to play in the first half. Yaz Nsame stopped 10 shots, and the D played an excellent game. They come in as the seventh seed and face Spaulding at home in a playdown Wednesday. With a win, they’d play the MMUMVU winner in a quarterfinal match. The JVs won twice, 4-1 over MMU and 2-0 over SB, and put the exclamation point on an undefeated 13-0 season. Congrats to coach and team. The JVb team defeated Enosburg and were 5-4.

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed in the NVAC championships in Highgate. The boys continued their run to a championship by literally running away from the field. They scored a mere 28 pts to defeat CVU – 74 and Burlington HS – 85. Individual results looked like this: Henry Farrington was the overall winner in a time of 15:48. Peter Alden ran 3rd 16:16; Jake Wagner 4th 16:28; Ben Stewart 9th17:06; Brady Martisus 11th 17:14; Liam Mack 12th 17:19; and Walker Stapleton 24th 17:55. The Essex girls ran strong and

2nd. CVU took top honors scoring 21 pts. The Hornets chalked up 57 with BHS 3rd 74. Individual finishers saw Natalie Preston 6th 20:00; Lizzie Martell 7th 20:03; Olivia Miller-Johnson 12th 20:26; Morgan Marckres 15th 20:38; Morgan Chadwick - 20:49; Hannah Brisson 19th 20:59; and Heidi Stewart 28th 21:38. Saturday the teams compete in the states down at Thetford. Hope it's a dry day.

The field hockey team split their games as they were edged 2-1 by CHS and destroyed MIDD 8-1 Thursday on Senior Night. Versus the Tigers, Hannah Neddo scored three times, Jamie Morin banged in two goals and added an assist. Solo scores by Sarah Coulter, Abby Geunther, Morgan McCuin accounted for the final score. Kaylee Moody made a spectacular goal-line save, and goalkeeper Kaylan Ferreira had 11 saves in the big win. The Hornets are ranked fourth in the D-I playoffs and are hosting a first-round game this Thursday. The JVs beat CHS 3-0 and MIDD 5-0. Sydney Martin, Ali Stevens, and Addy Deming all scored vs the Lakers. In the win over the Tigers Tilly Krishna and Rachel Chan each scored twice with Ainsley Thorne notch-

ing a goal too. At 10-2-2 the girls’ final six games were shutouts. Great play by the D and GK Nora Cannizzaro.

They were also unbeaten in their last nine.

The girls’ volleyball team completed a 14-0 spotless season after defeating St. J 3-0. The girls lost only two sets all fall. In their win over Randolph Union HS Kayla Boutin had two huge serving runs tallying 14 service aces and Lizzie Goodrich led the team with six kills. In their last game vs St. J, Essex finished up the regular season with an exciting shutout win over the Hilltoppers. They won the first two sets convincingly, but the Hilltoppers stormed back in the third with an early 7-3 lead. Boutin served nine in a row to get the Hornets back in the lead.

The score stayed close due to strong play by St Johnsbury and several unforced EHS errors. The Hilltoppers led 24-23 when Jessie Rose went to the service line and served out the match to win 26-24. Rose led the offense with 10 kills, Boutin had seven service aces and Jazmin Munson led in blocking. They easily are the No.1 seed in D-I and will host a few home playoff matches.

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to an 8-0-4 record with no end of season middle school tourney. The Eagles outscored their opponents 28-6 in a dominating fall. Team members include: Courtney Frank, Tanisha Gerg, Emily Stevens, Amelia Davis, Manizha Kosimi, Ellie Weimer, Abby Smith, Samara HoseyLagoe, Izabela Dozic, Josie Smith, Breya Montague, Emily Fallon, Hailey Routhier, Avery Stockamore, Haylei Lawrence, Nora Robertson, Kelsie Scanlon and Bria Beckage. Great D all fall by Kosimi, Routhier, Robertson and J Smith. Montague led the team in scoring with 11 goals. Frank scored seven and Stockamore four. Greg added five assists and Davis, three. The team was coached by Chris Baker, assistants Kenena Montague and Alan Routhier.

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Fitzgerald connected just seven seconds before halftime, scoring on a long free kick.

Yasmine Nsame backed the defense with 10 saves for the team’s sixth shutout. The victory assured Essex of the seventh seed, avoiding a second-round matchup with unbeaten defending champion CVU. Instead, a first-round win would send the Hornets to Jericho for a rematch with Mt. Mansfield, which edged Essex 2-1 on Oct. 16.

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Eileen Whalen President and Chief Operating Officer

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As health care delivery in Vermont evolves, it has become increasingly important to ensure that patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Thanks to home health and hospice providers, it turns out the “right place” is often in the patient’s own home. Patients who receive home health services, whether recovering from acute illness, surgery or managing a chronic health condition, tend to recover more quickly, with fewer complications and return trips to the hospital. Home is where people want to be and, with the right care and support, it’s where they can heal best.

Home health and hospice provides skilled medical care outside a hospital or clinic, in private homes, assisted living facilities and other community settings. Expertly trained nurses, rehabilitation therapists and caregivers provide compassionate, high-quality care for patients with a range of complex medical conditions in the comfort of their own homes.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA), founded in 1906, is Vermont’s oldest and largest nonprofit home health agency. Over more than a century, the organization has grown and evolved to provide a wide range of medically complex care and supportive services to people at every age and stage of life – from prenatal visits for vulnerable families to end-of-life care to people at home and at the McClure Miller Respite House.

On January 1, 2018, the VNA announced its affiliation with the University of Vermont Health Network. On October 9, the organization – which has more than 600 employees serving the 22 cities and towns across Chittenden and Grand Isle counties – officially changed its name to the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice. The new name highlights the expanding role of home health services, and its importance to the UVM Health Network’s mission of improving people’s lives.

“We provide state-of-the-art care in the home that, at one time, was only done in hospitals and even intensive care units. It’s just amazing the kinds of things our nurses and rehab therapists do,” said Judy Peterson, president and CEO of UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice.”

Home health nurses with advanced certifications provide complex wound care; pediatric patients receive intravenous medications at home so they are able to leave the hospital sooner; and physical therapists care for joint replacement patients at home immediately after surgery. Since the VNA affiliated with the UVM Health Network in early 2018, the organizations have been working together to pilot exciting new programs to enhance the care patients receive at home.

Telemedicine at home: Bringing the physician to your living room A new pilot program will bring at-home physician visits for vascular surgery and palliative medicine patients of UVM Medical Center.

Home Health & Hospice nurses will use video technology to connect with physicians during follow-up visits with patients in their homes, eliminating their need to travel for care.

For instance, nurses will use video-enabled technology to allow physicians at the UVM Medical Center to check on the appearance of a patient’s wound during a dressing change. The physicians will be able to ask questions and interact with patients.

“Imagine how helpful a video visit is for a person who is very sick and home-bound. Sending them go to the emergency room or their doctor’s office would mean having to get an ambulance transport. We won’t have to do that now. We can bring the doctor to them,” Peterson said.

Home health and primary care In another pilot program, UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice nurses will spend several days a week onsite at Hinesburg Family Medicine. They will provide guidance to clinic staff and coordinate care for patients with multiple chronic conditions who could benefit from receiving home health services.

Enhanced Home Infusions UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice nurses are working with the UVM Medical Center clinical services and the outpatient pharmacy to increase capacity to provide intravenous (IV) infusions to patients in the comfort of their homes.

“This affiliation is all about caring for patients and families in a way that is best for them,” said John Brumsted, M.D., president and CEO of the UVM Health Network and CEO of the UVM Medical Center. “As partners, we are able to think differently about how we can bring providers of all types together in new ways to deliver better, more efficient care in the community.”

To learn more about home health and hospice services, visit www.UVMHomeHealth.org.

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s many parents and caregivers prepare for trick-or-treating by trying out how many layers they can fit underneath their children’s Halloween costumes, many of us share the same lateautumn thought: Let’s try to avoid the flu. While the CDC’s national flu activity map has yet to show localized flu activity in New England, now is the time to prepare and protect yourself and your family by getting a flu shot.

2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, known more infamously as the “Spanish flu.” That pandemic killed 675,000 Americans and more than 50 million people globally. Since then, efforts to better prepare Americans for flu season have improved significantly, but the flu still affects more than 3 million people in the United States every year – and it can still be deadly.

During flu season, the virus can spread rapidly – especially in places with lots of close contact, such as schools, daycare or other crowded settings. Symptoms can include high fever, body aches, chills, cough, or sometimes stomach issues – although not necessarily all of those.

If you or your child feels ill enough to make an appointment with your family doctor, there are a few things you can expect. First, if you suspect you may have the flu, at UVM Health Network Family Medicine practices you may be asked to wear a mask in the waiting room.

This is to protect others from potential exposure. If you are given a mask, don’t be embarrassed – you probably won’t be the only person wearing one! And others will appreciate your conscientiousness.

Second, while your physician may decide after a consultation that you likely have a virus, they may not order an actual “flu” test. This is because for many otherwise healthy adults, suggested treatment does not change whether you have the flu or a flu-like virus. Your doctor will likely prescribe rest, fluids, and possibly suggest an over-the-counter medication to help manage fever or other uncomfortable symptoms. CDC guidelines do not always recommend flu testing in patients who are otherwise healthy.

However, if you are among a population that is most at risk, your physician may order a flu test to determine whether you do need a specific course of treatment.

For example, the very young, the elderly, pregnant women and individuals with other underlying medical conditions (asthma, heart disease, neurologic disease, diabetes or severe obesity) are considered high risk for severe complications from flu.

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Swiss chard, popular in Mediterranean countries, is a powerhouse of nutrition and vitamins. It packs a high nutritional content, and many people who find kale too tough or bitter find they enjoy the flavor of swiss chard.

Swiss chard comes in a variety of colors: Green, red and rainbow. In the same family as spinach and beets, swiss chard is high in disesase-preventing properties.

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Twenty-three men across the Green Mountain State elected to don pink wardrobes for the month of October. But it’s more than just a fashion statement: Their efforts are part of a fundraising campaign called Real Men Wear Pink of Vermont, an American Cancer Society fundraiser that began in 2016.

The intent, according to ACS community development manager Heather Winther, is to get men more involved with the group and help raise funds for breast cancer research and patient programming.

“Oftentimes when the media talks about breast cancer, they tend to just talk about it being a disease that just hits women,” Winther said. “Not only do men get breast cancer ... but men have wives and mothers and daughters and sisters that might be survivors or currently going through a cancer journey.”

Real Men Wear Pink calls for men to wear pink each day for the month of October and attempt to fundraise $1,500, according to Winther. Seventy-four cents of each dollar directly funds cancer research grants or programming. Winther cited ACS’ “Road to Recovery” program in which volunteers drive cancer patients to hospitals for treatment as a possible beneficiary of fundraising dollars.

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against breast cancer, which occurred 10 years ago.

Matthew, 14, began fundraising for breast cancer research when his mother, Shannon Marcelino-Aureli, became a committee member for the ACS’ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the annual fundraising walk. When he heard about Real Men, he was ready to accept a new challenge, he said.

Since Matthew doesn’t own enough pink apparel, he sticks to “Real Men Wednesdays” in which he sports his finest pink once a week during September and October. To help boost his fundraising efforts, he held a “Once Upon a Rock” fundraiser in which his school and family friends donated $15 to create pebble art.

To date, the young man said he’s raised $1,034.

But that’s the beauty of the event, Winther said: Men can modify it to suit their schedules and needs.

According to Winther, participants solicit funds through a variety of means ranging from hosting events to making direct asks. Although the campaign takes place in October, she said men are welcome to collect donations through the end of the year.

This past September, Essex Jct. native Allan Stier hosted a Jazzercise fundraiser at his wife’s Williston studio.

Stier has attended his wife’s classes since she began teaching Jazzercise, and is one of the only men in attendance. Stier said he was all in when a fellow dancer asked if he’d partake in Real Men Wear Pink.

“I was like, ‘That sounds like a great idea,’” Stier recalled. “‘If I come dressed in pink, I'm sure we'll get a lot of enthusiasm and donations.’”

So he tapped into his wife’s marketing expertise and hit the dance floor. A key motivator, he said, is the prevalence of cancer in society.

“It affects everyone in one way or another,” he said. “Either directly or indirectly.”

Stier’s mother is a breast cancer survivor and had a double mastectomy 30 years ago. Though Stier’s goal was to raise $2,500, he has raised $3,160.

As for his pink outfits, he has received quite the reaction. His new style has been the brunt of many a joke from his wife and has been welcomed with great

enthusiasm from his classmates. All kidding aside, Stier is thankful for his wife’s role in the campaign and said he wouldn’t have done it without her.

Around the state, Real Men have raised nearly $18,000 for their cause and made a statement with their vibrant outfits. Locals Darren Ross of Colchester and Bob McEwing of Essex Jct. have donated $70 and $685, respectfully, thus far.

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Campaign launches to help women own their diagnostic breast images and health history

NEWTON, Mass. – Mammosphere last month launched “Where’s My Mammogram?,” a public service campaign to help women obtain copies of prior diagnostic breast images from their physicians. The campaign is intended to empower women to become active participants in their breast health, and to improve clinical outcomes of regular breast cancer screening for women over 40.

Under current federal law, women can request copies of their mammograms from their doctors, who are obligated to provide them in whatever format patients request at a reasonable expense, and within 30 days. Having prior images and health history available to clinicians at the time of diagnosis has long been shown to significantly improve clinical outcomes and save lives.

“Our campaign, which will run during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is intended to help women play an active role in managing their breast health,” said Dr. Kathryn Pearson Peyton, a breast-imaging radiologist who founded Mammosphere and serves as chair of its Women’s Health Advisory Board. “Many women aren’t aware of the importance of having their past mammograms available for comparison at the time of screening. And navigating the

health care system to get those prior medical records can be daunting. Where’s My Mammogram? aims to make it easier.”

When doctors have immediate access to prior breast images, false positives are reduced by 40 to 60 percent; 30 percent of actual cancers are caught earlier, and diagnosis of breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes is reduced by 12 percent, according to clinical studies.

Information on how to obtain prior diagnostic images and other useful information is available at http://info. lifeimage.com/mammosphere/wheres-my-mammogram.

Nancy M. Cappello, Ph.D., founder of Are You Dense, Inc. and Are You Dense Advocacy, Inc., said, “We join in supporting Mammosphere’s efforts to ensure that doctors and their patients have readily available access to complete patient prior imaging, enabling informed breast health decisions without delay.”

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By COLIN FLANDERS Starting January 1, health insurance companies in Vermont must cover additional tests performed during breast cancer screenings, a change that health professionals and legislators believe will cut down barriers for detecting the disease at an early stage.

The change follows the passage of H.639, a bill that requires health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for call-back mammograms and ultrasounds on patients with inconclusive test results or dense breast tissue.

Currently, these additional tests run hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs, forcing patients to weigh a cost-benefit analysis when considering whether to follow up.

That didn’t sit well with Betsy Dunn, a former Essex representative to the Vermont State House who introduced the bill last session. She said several residents called to complain they had to foot the bill for an ultrasound even though, like mammograms, it’s just another screening tool.

“All screening needs to be covered,” Dunn said. “So I went after it.”

Introduced with tri-partisan support, Dunn’s bill passed almost unanimously through the House, and after earning Senate support, was signed into law by Gov. Phil Scott this May. The University of Vermont Medical Center recommends women 40 and older undergo a yearly mammogram because it’s proven to detect the most cancers at the earliest stage.

Survival rates soar A breast cancer diagnosis can be a devastating blow. Upon receiving such a diagnosis, people may begin to ask questions about treatment and the impact cancer may have on their personal lives. Many people who are diagnosed with cancer also begin to wonder about their mortality.

An estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 63,960 new cases of non-invasive, or in situ, breast cancer

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ABOVE: Former Essex Rep. Betsy Dunn introduced a bill last legislative session that will remove barriers for early detection of breast cancer. ABOVE RIGHT: Many women are faced with paying out-of-pocket for follow-up ultrasounds and mammograms.

Mammograms use low-level Xray to detect changes in breast tissue, but because both cancer and dense breasts can appear white on the tests, the chance for a missed diagnosis is higher. The hospital reports about 40 to 50 percent of

are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year, according to Breastcancer. org. According to the latest statistics presented by the Canadian Breast Cancer foundation, 26,300 women and 230 men had been diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada in 2017.

The good news is that breast cancer incidence rates began decreasing in 2000 after increasing for the previous two decades. In addition, death rates from breast cancer have been decreasingly steadily since 1989.

The National Cancer Institute says that the change in age-adjusted mortality rates are an indi-

all women have dense breasts.

A 2016 Vermont law now requires testing facilities to advise these patients that they could benefit from additional follow-up, including an ultrasound.

Recommended screening regi-

cator of the progress being made in the fight against breast cancer. The most recent SEER Cancer Statistics Review released in April 2018 indicates cancer death rates among women decreased by 1.4 percent per year between the years of 2006 and 2015. The American Cancer Society says that decreasing death rates among major cancer types, including prostate, colorectal, lung, and breast cancers, are driving the overall shift in survival.

The ACS says breast cancer death rates among women declined by 39 percent from 1989 to 2015. That progress is attributed to improvements in early detection and treatment protocols.

mens can vary among physicians and researchers, who note they come with a higher false positive rate. But ultrasounds are known to detect smaller, invasive cancers compared to mammograms and can be used to clarify testing results, according to the UVMMC. One of Vermont’s two chief insurance providers, MVP, has covered the tests in New York since 2015, while BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont had not. Dunn said they drew the line at needle biopsies – which she and other legislators hoped to include in the bill – but the consensus among the providers was covering the ultrasounds would help them save costs in the long run by catching the disease earlier and preventing costs associated with treatment.

Dunn said there are about 3,500 people in Vermont who are either being treated for breast cancer or are now in remission. One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, ac-

For anyone doing the math, over the last 25 years or so, 322,000 lives have been saved from breast cancer.

A similar scenario has unfolded in Canada. Breast cancer mortality rates in Canada recently decreased to 21.4 percent, down from 21.8 percent in 2011, states

cording to UVMMC, putting the average woman’s risk at about 12 percent.

UVMMC says women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer may be at a higher risk for breast cancer. The hospital says the cancer is very treatable when caught in the early stages.

Dunn served Essex for two years before choosing to not seek re-election this year so she could help take care of an ailing family member. She retired from UVMMC in 2016 after three decades working as a nurse.

She called the breast cancer imaging bill one of her finest achievements and took pride in applying her experience in the healthcare profession to legislative use.

“It was the reason I was there,” Dunn said. “So I could make a difference in people’s lives and do it through statute so it’s there for every person.”

data from the Canadian Cancer Society. Currently, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer among Canadians is 87 percent, and the five-year net survival in the United States is 85 percent.

Increased knowledge about breast cancer, early

detection through examinations and mammography and improved treatments are helping to drive up the survival rates of breast cancer. Although this does not make diagnosis any less scary, it does offer hope to those recently diagnosed.

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• October 25, 2018

Breast cancer aWareness

Warrior Woman: Battling Breast cancer, treasuring Blessings

By CATHERINE GODBEY The Decatur Daily

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RICEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Pink lights illuminate the walkway leading to Traci DeWeese’s front door where a pink wreath hangs. The 45-year-old Priceville woman — known for her caring and giving spirit — installed the lights a week after undergoing her first chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

“I was never a pink person. I am a fan of pink now, though,” DeWeese said, pointing to pink paintings, a pink necklace and a gray blanket with pink lettering.

“One of my friends even gave me a pink superhero cape. Cancer is not going to be what gets me. I’m stronger than that. Yes, I’m a survivor, but I’m also a warrior. I’m a fighter.”

For DeWeese, that fight began in May when she became one of the 266,120 women estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States this year. One in eight women will develop breast cancer, a disease that claims the lives of more than 40,000 people each year.

“Everyone has been touched by breast cancer. Whether it is your mother, sister, wife, daughter, best friend, co-worker, everyone knows someone,” DeWeese said.

During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, splashes of pink will appear on football fields, grocery store aisles and catwalks as sports teams, businesses, churches, fashion houses, first responders and hospitals raise awareness of the wide-reaching disease.

In north Alabama, groups organized bra painting parties, art auctions, fashion shows, walks and bunco parties. Two of the most popular events, attracting a combined 2,000 people and raising $100,000, are the Lee Lott Power of Pink Walk and the Power of Pink Luncheon and Fashion Show.

“These events are as much about celebrating life as they are about raising awareness and funds. We are there to celebrate the survivors and remember those that we lost,” said Noel Lovelace, president of the Decatur Morgan Hospital

Foundation, which organizes a walk and Three days after hearing the words fashion show in October.

“You have breast cancer,” DeWeese sat in Proceeds from both events will benefit the office of Dr. Sammy Becdach, the same the hospital’s breast health and cancer oncologist who treated her mother. She services, including providing free and underwent a PET scan, MUGA scan and discounted mammograms for women in MRI, which revealed two spots in her right need. breast — one cancerous, one not — that “Money should not be an issue whether did not show up in a mammogram. someone receives a mammogram or not,” On June 6, she started an aggressive Lovelace said. chemotherapy treatment.

DeWeese, who watched her mother “They call the drug the Red Devil. I’ve battle breast cancer in 2012, understands experienced some nausea and neuropathy. intimately the importance of I’m achy and tired most of the time, but I mammograms. can fake it good. It’s nothing I can’t deal “I have had them religiously for years. with though,” DeWeese said.

My last one was in November. They have After her second of four sessions with all come back clean,” DeWeese said. the Red Devil, DeWeese’s hair started But in early May, falling out in clumps. three months after She scheduled an undergoing gastric appointment with her sleeve surgery and stylist, Julie Burleson, losing 45 pounds, to get her hair — what DeWeese felt a she considered her softball-sized knot defining feature — under her right shaved. arm. Perhaps she “I’ve always had pulled a muscle lots of long, thick hair. working out, she But, there are not a thought. When the lot of things I can knot didn’t go away, control right now and I she scheduled an could control how and Traci DeWeese, breast cancer patient appointment with when I lost my hair. I her doctor, who cried twice, but it was conducted a mammogram and ultrasound empowering,” DeWeese said. and referred her to Dr. Randy Buckner.

Instead of wearing a wig, she decided to Two biopsies revealed the presence of embrace her bald head. breast cancer.

“I’ve been rocking it ever since. My “It was a Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. I close friends have told me, ‘Your hair was asleep and my phone was on vibrate. I doesn’t define you, you define you.’ That don’t even know how I heard it,” DeWeese means so much to me,” DeWeese said. said. “He said, ‘Traci, this is Dr. Buckner, “Total strangers come up to me to say, ‘You can you talk?’ I said, ‘Sure.’ He said, ‘You are so beautiful.’ A lady at the McDonald’s have breast cancer.’ I did not think it drive-thru told me that the other day. It would be cancer. Cancer was the furthest made my whole day.” thing from my mind.”

She described those comments as “little Amy Sherrill woke up that Tuesday blessings.” morning with DeWeese, her cousin and Ever since her diagnosis, DeWeese, on a close friend, on her mind. She dialed daily basis, experienced “little blessings” DeWeese’s number and heard the news.

— from a neighbor mowing her lawn to “That was a hard day. It took her a few the wooden cross a nurse gave her on her hours to process it. But after that, she had first day of treatment. There are the pink a warrior attitude. There is no way she is and white pompoms from her neighbor’s going to let this beat her. She is one of the daughter, the pink rosary beads handmade strongest people I know,” Sherrill said. by her friend’s mother and the pictures a

“I truly believe there is a reason I am fighting cancer. Maybe it is so I can share my story.”

photographer took of DeWeese and best friends before she lost her hair. She writes down each act of kindness in a pink notebook.

“I get chill bumps when I think about the outpouring of love and genuine support I have received. Every single person on this list has made me stronger and made a difference in my life,” DeWeese said.

The blessings include a gray blanket with “911 has my back” in pink lettering, a Decatur Fire & Rescue “Cancer Fighter” hat and a basket of items from Morgan County 911, where DeWeese works as a supervisor.

“I could retire, but I don’t plan to. I plan on going back. This is not going to be what gets me. I’m stronger than that. I’m on disability right now, but that is just until I kick cancer’s butt,” DeWeese said.

After five more weekly chemotherapy sessions, DeWeese will undergo another MRI to determine whether or not she will need more treatment. If no cancer activity exists, she will have a double mastectomy and reconstruction.

DeWeese’s mother, who had a mastectomy of her left breast in 2012, is once again battling breast cancer. She will begin her chemotherapy treatments this month.

“My mom waited to tell me her cancer was back until I had my plan. I told her, ‘Next time, instead of having breast cancer together, let’s go on a trip.’ Once I found about hers, I started telling everybody. She is more of a private person and was a bit hesitant at first, but she’s OK with it now. The more people praying for you, the better off you will be,” DeWeese said.

DeWeese said she believes everything happens for a reason.

“The only reason I found the lump is because I had the surgery," she said. "It was a God thing. I truly believe there is a reason I am fighting cancer. Maybe it is so I can share my story and encourage other women to get checked. If they are scared, I will go with them. You are not alone."

How exercise can reduce your cancer risk Cancer can strike without warning. Although there is no way to prevent cancer, there are certain measures people can take to help reduce their risk, and exercise is one of the more effective ways to do just that.

The National Cancer Institute notes that there is substantial evidence to support the idea that higher levels of physical activity are linked to lower risks of several cancers, including colon cancer, endometrial cancer and breast cancer. In addition, a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that leisure-time physical activity was associated with a significantly decreased risk of not only these three cancers, but also esophageal cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, kidney cancer, and myeloid leukemia, among others.

As many as one-third of cancerrelated deaths can be linked to obesity and sedentary lifestyles, so it’s easy to see the relationship between exercise and a reduced cancer risk.

One of the more important ways that exercise may lower cancer risk is through the reduction of estrogen and insulin levels in the body. Women with high estrogen levels in their blood have increased risk for breast cancer. Although estrogen is a reproductive hormone, it is also contained in fat cells. Exercise can help burn fat and lower the amount of blood estrogen in the body, thereby lowering a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.

Exercise also can decrease the potentially harmful effects of obesity, which are linked to the development of insulin resistance. According to the

study, “The Links Between Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and Cancer” by Etan Orgel, MD, MS, and Steven D. Mittelman, MD, PhD, although the precise mechanisms and pathways are uncertain, it is becoming clear that hyperinsulinemia (insulin resistance), and possibly sustained hyperglycemia, are important regulators of not only the development of cancer but also of treatment outcome.

Insulin resistance has been linked to the development of tumors in cases of breast and colon cancers.

The NCI states that exercise also can reduce cancer risk by: • reducing inflammation, • altering the metabolism of bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract, helping to decrease exposure of the body to suspected carcinogens, • improving immune system function, and

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Although there is no way to prevent cancer, there are certain measures people can take to help reduce their risk, and exercise is one of the more effective ways to do just that.

• boosting mood and feelings of well-being.

Additional research is needed to study the link between exercise and cancer risk. However, based

on observational studies, existing studies support the notion that regular exercise can go a long way toward reducing cancer risk.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

October 25, 2018 • Essex Reporter & Colchester Sun •7

Fighting cancer before diagnosis Berkshire woman gets preventative mastectomy

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Kim Herp Bowles. Bowles’ story went viral earlier this year when she sat down with Cosmopolitan’s Catherine Gurthrie. Bowles, who had opted to not have reconstruction, woke up to find her surgeon had left her with extra empty skin on her chest.

Now, Bowles has created a social movement that Fegard supports called “Not Putting on a Shirt.” The group has shared similar stories of marred surgical

By KATIE CHAPA St. Albans Messenger

ERKSHIRE – To say breast cancer has left scars on Berkshire’s Charen Fegard would be an understatement.

Fegard faced the first blow when she was just a toddler when the disease claimed the life of her mother at just 26. Later, her aunt and cousin faced the same diagnosis, and though Fegard herself escaped the same prognosis, it was not without a battle.

In 2016, at age 46, she tested positive for the BRCA 1 gene mutation, the most common known gene linked to breast cancer.

When told by doctors she had up to an 85 percent risk of developing breast cancer and a 55 percent risk of ovarian cancer, Fegard knew she had an important decision to make. Now, in 2018, she is a healthy woman with a flat chest, looking at a full life ahead of her.

Fegard calls herself a “previvor.”

“I got to it before it got to me,” she explained.

Choosing to have a preventive mastectomy was a no-brainer for Fegard.

Having already watched her other family members suffer and losing her mother at such a young age, made her value her health.

“I was compelled because of my age, and because of my mother being so young, to take care of it before losing a year of my life to chemo, and maybe that not even working,” Fegard said.

“As I went through this whole journey of all the testing and biopsies, again and again it would occur to me that my mom never had this chance.”

When women who are BRCA 1 positive choose to have a mastectomy, they are given two options. They can have reconstruction surgery, where the surgeon rebuilds the shape and look of the breast with either silicone inserts or body tissue. The other option is to “go flat.”

“When I was 30, I might have considered it,” Fegard admitted of reconstruction.

“But as we get older, I think we tend to become more comfortable with who we are.”

Fegard weighed all her options, but in the end opted for surgery without reconstruction. In August 2016, she underwent a 90-minute procedure at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where both her breasts and ovaries were removed.

According to Dr. Michelle Sowden, Fegard’s oncologist, if her patient had opted for reconstruction, the procedure would have been eight hours in the operating room, including an overnight stay in the intensive care unit, plus another whole procedure to remove her ovaries.

“Instead, I came home right after my surgery, and two weeks after, I hiked up

STORY IDEA?

Berkshire's Charen Fegars poses for a photo outside her home.

going to remember how you look; they are going to remember what you did and how you made them feel.

The best partners and the best friends know that.”

But Fegard would never dissuade someone from getting reconstructive surgery. Rather, she hopes her story proves to women struggling with this decision that they ultimately have a right to decide the fate of their body.

Since Fegard’s surgery, she’s joined an online support group on Facebook called “Flat and Fabulous.”

Here, she learned of many stories where women were persuaded by their doctors to undergo reconstruction surgery, and some that even told their surgeon they wanted to go flat and instead were left disfigured.

Fegard connected with one woman in particular,

said her doctor was fully supportive of her decision to go flat, but had Fegard chosen reconstruction, she feels her doctor would have supported that, too.

“It’s my right to choose,” Fegard said. “You have a right and a responsibility to take care of yourself. No matter how much someone loves you, they don’t know what you need. It’s up to you. It’s not just your responsibility though, it’s your right.

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part of Jay Peak to the Long Trail. I hadn’t injured my body more than absolutely necessary, and I put my health first,” Fegard said.

In no way was this decision easy. There was a period of time where Fegard admits she would cry every day.

“I lost parts of me that are in part how we define ourselves as women. So there’s grief,” Fegard said.

“It was all just part of the messiness and challenge of life.”

But this led Fegard to shift her values, fully developing into the person she is now.

“It made it really clear for me that my job was to love my body the same way I loved my children’s bodies.

This journey really finished my growing up about my attitude towards my body,” Fegard said. “People aren’t

results on social media.

Some women say they’ve woken up with weird lumps; others say they were left with extra skin and still more share stories of extra scar tissue constantly rubbing when they walk.

“It’s just demeaning and dismissive of a women’s right to autonomy over her body,” Fegard said.

Fegard was happy to say she didn’t experience any of these problems during her experience in Vermont. She

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• October 25, 2018

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CVNG's Monster Mile raises money, collects food for Milton families

By COURTNEY LAMDIN About 100 people took a chance on the weather last Saturday by coming out to the Champlain Valley News Group's 6th annual Monster Mile and 5K at Milton's

Bombardier Park.

The event, a Halloweencostumed fun run/walk/ stroll, was blessed with sunny skies on October 20.

Just after 2 p.m., costumed participants began lining up at the park's brand-new fieldhouse to support the Milton Family Commuity Center food shelf.

Our efforts were helped

by New England Federal Credit Union, which brought an SUV to stuff with non-perishable items.

The hatch was soon full, and donations spilled out onto a nearby picnic table. We'll soon have a tally of how much was donated, so stay tuned.

Participants lined up along the gravel path, and at the sound of Milton Rescue's airhorn, took off up Park Place and crossed onto Bombardier Road. From there, they took another right onto Route 7, becoming a veritable costume parade for all passersby to see. Milton Recreation coordinator Kym Duchesneau reported numerous honks and waves that cheered on the costumed crowd.

The group then turned down Centre Drive and then back to Bombardier, completing a 1.1-mile loop around the town core. Our 5K runners had a longer trek, taking detours through residential neighborhoods before returning back to the park.

Once everyone was finished, we announced the winners of our annual costume contest. First place for girls was the adorable Evy Kimball the astronaut, and besting the boys was 9-year-old Reese Payea, who sported a handsome homemade headpiece to round out his Yondu costume from "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Our judges chose husband-and-wife couple Bill and Kylee Charbonneau for best men's and women's costumes. Ben (our 2017 men's costume winner) dressed up as Yukon Cornelius from the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" movie, and Kylee was a home baker, complete with homemade chocolate chip cookies. She even walked the mile in red heels.

The best group costume went to father-and-daughter duo Carl and Caroline LaShomb, and best pet was a little dog named Lady Gaga, who dressed up as "Baby Shark," the titular character in the viral music video.

CVNG thanks our sponsors for making this event possible: New England Federal Credit Union, Consolidated Communications, Northwestern Urgent Care, NG Advantage, Husky, Milton Ace Hardware, Vermont Gas and the Town of Milton.