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By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger
Don your finest green This Friday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day so don your finest green attire and get yourself to an Irish pub for a Guinness. Keep your eyes out for mischievous leprechauns on your way, too. According to Irish folklore, if captured by a human, they often grant three wishes in exchange for their freedom!
Winter storm Stella wallops northeast Ski resorts and snowsport enthusiasts rejoice
By Evan Johnson
Winter storm Stella came down hard on the northeast dumping up to two feet of snow by early Wednesday. The fast-moving storm caused thousands of flights across the northeast to be canceled and closed schools. The National Weather Service issued winter
storm warnings for all of Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with snowfall rates at 2-3 inches per hour and visibility decreasing to under a quarter-mile. The Vermont Agency of Transportation warned drivers to avoid unnecessary travel.
According to the National Weather Service, Rutland was forecasted for 12-18 inches of snow, with more in Killington and the mountain s. Castleton University issued a closure for its campus until Wednesday, while the University of Vermont closed its campus until Thursday
morning. In Montpelier, all nonessential employees were asked to go home at noon on Tuesday. Governor Phil Scott said VTrans has 250 plow trucks active around the state, with another 25 available on reserve. The Agency has approx. 375 licensed drivers on call.
Castleton president to leave in December By Evan Johnson
Spring begins Monday While here in Vermont we’re back in deep wintery snow, Monday, March 20, spring officially begins. With longer days, thanks to the Daylight Saving time change last weekend, the spring season will soon be upon us with warmer temps and possibly a few brave flowers poking through the snow (within a month, anyway).
During Wolk’s tenure the CASTLETON—Castleton university invested nearly University’s longest-serving $100 million in infrastructure president is looking forward improvements, expanded to his next venture. Dave Wolk academic offerings at both the announced at a campus asundergraduate and graduate sembly last week that he will levels, and expanded co-curricstep down in December after ular activities. Castleton has inserving for 16 years. creased its enrollment by more “I want to go out on a high,” than 75 percent, more than he said in an interview with the doubled its athletic offerings, Mountain Times. built or renovated every buildWolk came to the presidening on campus, and expanded cy in December of 2001 after into nearby Rutland to offer intertwined careers in educastudents better connections tion and government. At his with area businesses, schools, inauguration in the fall of 2002, Wolk promised the college hospitals, and nonprofits. ReDAVE WOLK would work to attract high qualcently, the university has taken ity students, invest in their education and in their over operations of the Rutland Economic Develexperiences and improve the campus. opment Corporation. Castleton president, page 5
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Most merger votes yield consolidated districts By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger
Out of the 10 school district mergers put to voters on Town Meeting Day, three were completely successful, including a large all-school choice district in the Northeast Kingdom, while four unification votes failed. Three others will create modified unified unions, or larger consolidated districts with fewer members than the potential number. A one-vote margin in the town of Wells shot down two merger proposals, representing half of the failed votes. In all, 57 towns voted on school district mergers at Town Meeting Merger votes, page 5
Four towns in the Upper Valley of Vermont are opposing a Utah man’s plan to build a giant development that could eventually hold 1 million people right in their backyards. Residents voted Tuesday, March 8, by Australian ballot in Royalton (123 to 16), Sharon (100 to 16) and Tunbridge (165 to 4) to oppose the proposed NewVistas project. Strafford passed a resolution opposing the development in a voice vote at its annual town meeting. “We want to show our legislators and our governor — in a physical sense and in a number sense — how people in the area feel about this,” said Michael Sacca, the president of the Alliance for Vermont Communities, which lobbied to have each town vote on the NewVistas item. Sacca said the alliance also wants the vote to show NewVistas how the communities feel about the planned development, and for residents to show their neighbors how they feel. “The scale of this proposal is way out of whack with what the town plans and the regional plans say they want their vision to be for the towns in the area,” Sacca said. “This is a rural area, and putting what is the equivalent of the second- or third-largest city in a rural area is ill-conceived.” The NewVistas project has been controversial since David R. Hall proposed it in the spring of 2016. Hall is seeking to build the first community of 20,00 people on 5,000 acres, before expanding NewVista, page 13
Voters pass 209 of 18 school budgets By Tiffany Danit Pache, VTDigger
Gov. Phil Scott asked voters to reject increases in school spending on Town Meeting Day, but only 18 out of 209 budgets failed — fewer than half the number that were struck down in 2014 when calls for tax relief hit a fever pitch. Scott voted against the school budget in his town of Berlin and he wasn’t the only one. The $3.5 million budget for the elementary school failed 208-173. Sen. Phil Baruth, D-Chittenden, who chairs the Senate Committee on Education, said, “the governor went to town meeting in Berlin and spoke against the budget there and it went down.” Scott has urged lawmakers to put pressure on schools to level fund budgets because of dramat-
ically declining enrollments. The state once had 105,000 students. There are now fewer than 80,000. The student population dropped by 1,000 last year. Meanwhile, school spending rates continue to rise. The outgoing Shumlin administration estimated that property taxes would go up 2.35 percent this year. Turnout is typically low on town meeting, Scott has said, and he hoped to get more people out to vote on Tuesday because he believes only a few school boosters voices are being heard. “School budget votes are based on many factors and unfortunately only represent a small percentage of voters, therefore, are not necessarily reflective of broad support or opposition to
the need for education or property tax reform,” Scott said. Scott built his budget on the premise that school boards would level fund budgets.The governor proposed a date change for school votes from March to May as part of the proposal. A Senate panel rejected the school budget vote date change, as did the House. Scott then urged Vermonters to send a message to Montpelier and vote down school budgets on Town Meeting Day. That tact, too, appears to have failed. “It didn’t seem to me like there was any kind of message being sent by voters,” Baruth said. Baruth’s counterpart in the House, Rep. David Sharpe, DBristol, said each commu School budgets, page 5
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Act 46 votes yield mixed results for Rutland County By Evan Johnson
On Town Meeting Day last week, voters in Rutland County passed successful merger votes for the Addison Rutland district, while voting down mergers in Rutland Central and Rutland Southwest. Of the 10 school district merger votes around the state, six were approved. SU04 Addison Rutland Four of six towns will form a Modified Union School District. Orwell (219-139) and Fair Haven (220-208) voted against the unification measure. Castleton, Hubbardton, West Haven and Benson will form the Slate Valley district. Fair Haven and Orwell have a 30-day period to petition a revote. A measure has not been taken out in either town. SU38 Rutland Southwest, SU37 Rutland Central A single vote caused unification measures in two Rutland County supervisory unions to fail. While voters in the towns of Poultney, Proctor and West Rutland all voted to merge the Quarry Valley district with the Wells Springs district comprised of Wells and Middletown Springs, both measures failed when Wells voted down measure 146-147. Towns were labeled “necessary,” meaning all towns were required to vote yes for the measure to carry. A petition to revote was filed in Wells and is pending signature by the school board. A revote will be April 13. Should the measure pass in Wells, unification would proceed as planned.
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Louras, the day after: “I got smoked” By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger
RUTLAND — A day after Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras was defeated in his reelection bid by Alderman David Allaire, the outgoing city leader was busy cleaning off his desk at City Hall. “I got smoked. Clearly I got smoked,” Louras said Wednesday morning inside the mayor’s office. “It was a good old-fashioned political drubbing.” Allaire, a 19-year member of the Board of Aldermen, defeated Louras with 51 percent of the vote to 34 percent. Michael Coppinger, executive director of the Downtown Rutland Partnership, had 13 percent, and the fourth candidate in the race, Kam Johnston, tallied 1 percent. About 43 percent, or 4,229, of the city’s 9,929 registered voters cast ballots Tuesday. Talking Tuesday night, after results came in showing he lost his bid for a sixth two-
year term to Allaire, Louras said little, other than congratulating the mayor-elect and wishing well when he takes office. However, a few hours later, Louras opened up a bit more. “As much as I said during the campaign that this was not a referendum on refugee resettlement … hindsight, looking back at it, absolutely a referendum on refugee resettlement,” Louras said Wednesday morning. “I think it just demonstrates that Rutland is still, as I said during the campaign and even before the campaign, Rutland is still a microcosm for the national conversation on refugees and immigration. I think the vote reflects that.” The mayor, in his campaign kickoff announcement earlier this year, said he didn’t believe the race was a referendum on Louras, page 15
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Killington,Woodstock, Bridgewater and Pomfret to create Modified District Four of six towns in WCSU pass Act 46 school board unification By Polly Lynn Mikula
On Tuesday, March 7, six towns in the Windsor Central Supervisory Union voted on the proposed Act 46 school district merger. Killington,Woodstock, Bridgewater and Pomfret passed the measure to form a union school district, while Barnard, Reading, defeated it. Plymouth, which was lies outside Windsor Central, voted to join the district. Here’d how the votes broke down: • Killington: 233 yes, 88 no • Woodstock: 444 yes, 155 no • Bridgewater: 98 yes, 37 no • Pomfret: 125 yes, 16 no • Reading: 64 yes, 135 no • Barnard: 103 yes, 155 no Each of the six towns was listed as an advisable districts for the establishment of the new Unified District. However, since two towns voted the measure down a Modified Unified District will be established. A Unified District required all six towns to vote “yes;” a Modified Union District required at least four to vote “yes.” The existing school boards in Killington,Woodstock, Bridgewater and Pomfret will be dissolved and replaced by a single board made up of six representatives from Woodstock and two representatives from each of
“PEOPLE WHO DEDICATE THE TIME INVOLVED IN THIS REALLY WANT WHAT’S BEST FOR CHILDREN,” IANNANTUONI SAID. the other towns. School Board Chairwoman Jennifer Iannantuoni, from Killington, said revotes could be held this spring in the towns that voted down the unified district. If the towns do not vote to join the district, they will face penalties from the state with “phantom students” and small school grants to be revoked, according to the Act 46 timeline. The state is also likely to force them to join a district in the not too distant future. Iannantuoni spoke Monday night at the annual school district meeting at Killington Elementary School, March 6, in favor of forming a new unified school district. While she admitted that she was originally wary of the idea, she now feels the merged union board is the best path forward. “I went into this process extremely hesitant,” she said. But after attending 54 meetings over the last 18 months, she has come to believe that joining the unified district will indeed be best for Killington students. Since a significant changes or a repeal of Act 46 does not seem likely, “I would rather be at the start of the process, so Killington has a strong voice,” she explained. Iannantuoni and fellow school board member Jim Haff (both re-elected to represent Killington) said that their time on the Woodstock Union High School and Middle School Board has given them confidence in union boards. “People who dedicate the time involved in this really want what’s best for children,” Iannantuoni said. Part of the board merger proposal is to include school choice within the district. This, Iannantuoni believes, would likely bring more students to KES, which as a capacity of 135 and currently has 93 students enrolled K-6 (with another 16 in the preschool.) School budgets passed In other election-related school news, Killington voters approved the $1,713,927 elementary school budget and re-election of officers without discussion on Monday night, March 6, by unanimous voice votes. The school budget represents projected spending of $16,970 per equalized pupil; 8.94 percent higher than spending for the current year. Elementary school budgets also passed in Woodstock, Bridgewater, Pomfret, Reading and Barnard. The Woodstock Union High School District budget of $11,698,853 also passed in each of the six towns. The WUHS District budget represents projected spending of $17,477 per equalized pupil; 2.8 percent higher than spending for the current year. Evan Johnson contributed to this report.
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Farm to fundraising: Family fights to keep cows Milky Way Farm hopes to continue operating the last dairy farm in Ira
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IRA — Robbie Clark Jr. cares most about the cows — even Periwinkle, a Jersey who is a little too rambunctious in the farm’s milking parlor. Clark prefers to see the upside: Periwinkle, he says, is just being overly friendly. “The biggest thing I worry about is where (the cows) are going to end up,” Clark said in a recent interview, taking a break from the many chores he must do each day as part of his one-man operation in Ira. “I raised all of them from birth to where they are today.” The 30-year-old dairy farmer wonders what’s going to happen to the animals. He goes to work each morning, milking the cows at the Milky Way Farm on Route 133 in this tiny Rutland County town (population 432) hoping that it won’t be that day. The cows, and the farm’s machinery, could hit the auction block any time now. Clark doesn’t know when that day will be. It could be today after he walks into the barn. It may be the next day, or the one after that. Four years of legal action through federal bankruptcy court came to an end last month. That’s when a judge dismissed the farmer’s case, doing away with any protection Clark had against a creditor selling off the cows and the farm’s machinery and equipment to the highest bidders. Clark and his mother, Mary Saceric-Clark, kept the operation going as his father, who ran the farm, battled cancer. Robert Clark Sr. purchased the land for the Milky Way Farm in 1984, and when Robbie turned 18 he joined his father in the operation. The father and son worked together for 11 years, until Robbie Clark Sr. died at 69 last year of metastatic prostate cancer, leaving his son to work alone on the small dairy farm for almost a year. The illness and death pushed the family and the farm further into debt. For Clark, it’s still about the cows, each with a name, a tradition started when his family took over the farm. Playing off the outer space theme that a farm called Milky Way connotes, the animals have had names such as Aurora and Andromeda. The dairy farm, the last still operating in Ira, milks about 60 cows, from a herd of about 100. The milk from the farm doesn’t end up in gallon containers on shelves in a grocery store. After a company trucks it away, the milk is turned into Cabot cheese, a signature Vermont brand. Visiting the roughly 125-acre farm is like walking into a postcard scene. There are open fields, a red barn that occasionally has cows peeking out (sometimes batting their big brown eyes), and a green John Deere mud-splattered tractor parked nearby. Working on the farm is the only job Clark has ever had.
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The Clark family farm in Ira milks about 60 cows.It is the last operational dairy farm in the town of Ira, Vt. “I don’t know anything else,” said Clark, a wiry man with a dark beard and an easy smile. “ It’s scary thinking it could all be gone in the blink of an eye.” Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts said he has talked a couple of times with Saceric-Clark, Clark’s mother and bookkeeper, and is looking into what options might be out there to help. The agriculture secretary said he is not aware of an auction date yet. Patrick Freeman, FSA loan service director in Vermont, said last week there was little he could say about the specific loan or case due to confidentially and legal provisions. The U.S. attorney’s office in Vermont, which represented the federal farm agency in court, declined to comment, referring questions to Freeman. “It’s a really nice farm. They’re really nice cows, and they’re really nice people,” Freeman added. “It’s a really challenging situation.” He said there are options prior to FSA having an auction: The loan could be paid off in full, or the debtor, in this case, Clark, could voluntarily hold a public sale. Asked if Clark’s loan could be refinanced in any way or the terms extended, Freeman said, “I would never say never, but it would be highly unlikely.”
The best case scenario, Freeman said, is for a debtor to hold the sale. However, in some cases, Freeman said, FSA has to conduct auctions if a debtor doesn’t act voluntarily. He said he couldn’t remember the last time such an auction took place in Vermont. Jan Sensenich, the bankruptcy trustee appointed by the court to oversee and administer the farm’s reorganization plan, said he would have liked to see the judge approve a last-ditch effort to modify the farm’s plan, which didn’t happen. “I supported it with every fiber of my being,” Sensenich said. That plan called for reducing the size of the herd, having Clark try to supplement the operation by taking off-farm employment, and opening up the farmhouse to overnight guests seeking a real Vermont experience as they travel. Saving the Milky Way Clark and his mother, a retired elementary teacher who tracks the finances, have started a page on the online fundraising website gofundme.com. The goal is to raise $200,000 to stave off the creditors and a possible auction. They are asking for $1 donations, telling those who give to spread the word. “The Power of One” they call the campaign.
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Merger votes: School Board mergers meet mostly with voter approval
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Day, Tuesday; 38 approved plans to build larger governance units in accordance with Act 46 and other statutes. One town, Plymouth, ended up postponing its vote due to a possible violation of state election law (candidates for contested seats were serving at the polls). A revote is scheduled for April 18 at the Plymouth town offices. The town will vote on whether to join the Windsor Central Supervisory Union as well as elect local officers. With 62 percent of the votes cast going to approve mergers Tuesday, six new unified districts will be created, according to the Agency of Education. Mergers votes were successful in Addison-Rutland, BenningtonRutland, Windsor Central and many parts of the NEK. Unification votes were unsuccessful in Rutland Central, Rutland Southwest and Windham Northeast. One proposal in Windham Central received voters’ backing, while another did not. Two Northeast Kingdom mergers will bring together eight towns into the Kingdom East School District and nine towns into the NEK Choice School District. Sen. Philip Baruth, D-Chittenden, who chairs the Senate Committee on Education, said the results in the Kingdom were the bright spot of the night. All the towns involved said yes to the Kingdom East district. One, Lemington, opted out of the Choice district. Critics of Act 46 and its predecessors, 153 and 156, have said the laws kill school choice and don’t work in rural areas. “It doesn’t get any
more rural or geographically isolated than the NEK,” Baruth said, adding, “and they set it up to preserve school choice.” A number of proposals that voters weighed in on Tuesday listed more towns as “advisory” than in the past. Advisory towns can opt out of a merger without sinking it for others, as happens if a town deemed “necessary” decides not to go along. Modified unified unions can be formed when four or more towns choose to join up. On Tuesday, 13 towns voted against joining with their neighbors, altering three unifications into modified unified unions, and four mergers failed because of no votes. Wells was involved in votes in Rutland Central and Rutland Southwest, where all the towns were listed as necessary. Voters in Poultney, Proctor and West Rutland agreed to join, as did Middletown Springs, but because of just one no vote in Wells, both mergers failed. In areas where one vote prevents five towns from merging — as in Wells — or one town is left out of a huge new district, like Lemington, there can be a revote, Baruth said. “There have been a number of successful revotes where people wake up, look at the new map and say, maybe it is better to join in … or why were we against it, maybe we should reconsider,” Baruth said. Other towns voting against merging Tuesday included Cambridge (voting no for the second time), Orwell (voting no for a third time), Fair
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Haven, Wardsboro, Marlboro, Athens, Grafton, Westminster, Barnard and Reading. Margaret MacLean, a critic of Act 46, said there isn’t enough flexibility in the law around merger options for a large number of towns in Vermont. “Currently, there are 93 towns who are not finding solutions under the onesize-fits-all rules available in Act 46. It is likely that by the end of voting this spring that this number will reach 100 or more school districts,” she said. The Senate Committee on Education is drafting language for a bill that will add a few more options for school districts that want to merge. “The language we are looking at gives more flexibility timewise, structure-wise and (on student counts) — a combination that may help some of these communities take another look,” Baruth said. Last year on Town Meeting Day, five mergers went forward. Act 46 study committees have been striving to find ways to bring school districts together to address declines in student enrollments and other problems. Nicole Mace, head of the Vermont School Boards Association,said. “As you can see by yesterday’s historic results, Vermont’s school board members have risen to the challenges posed by declining enrollment, rising costs, leadership turnover, and growing inequality in student opportunity, and are charting a positive course forward for public education in Vermont,” she said.
Wolk to leave Castleton U in December
continued from page 1 “Castleton has never been in better shape, thanks to President Wolk’s visionary and passionate leadership,” said Vermont State Colleges Chancellor Jeb Spaulding in a press release. “People who visit the campus for the first time in a while are amazed at the transformation that has taken place during his tenure. It will be impossible to replace Dave and we will miss him greatly, but he will leave Castleton with a very strong foundation for success into the future.” In 2009, Wolk ushered in the Castleton Student Initiative. The $25.7 million investment was the largest in the history of Castleton and the Vermont State Colleges (VSC). It included improvements and additions to student life including athletics, the campus center, and the arts. The crown jewel of the project, Spartan Stadium, is one of the finest multiuse facilities in New England and has been central to the growth of Castleton’s athletic programs, as well as providing a venue to grow Castleton’s reach throughout the state and beyond. Currently nearing the midpoint of the university’s second 10-year plan, the Castleton Plan, Wolk has most recently overseen additions in graduate education, enrollment increases and a focus on increasing international recruitment. On July 23, 2015, the VSC board of trustees unanimously voted to modernize the name to “Castleton University.” “Dave’s leadership, not just at Castleton but also among the VSC council of presidents and board of trustees, will be greatly missed,” said VSC board chair Martha O’Connor in a statement. “He leads with his heart, cares deeply about the state and its students, and has positioned Castleton well for far-reaching success now and in the future which will benefit our state for years to come. The board, and I personally, cannot thank him enough for his private candor, public support, and meaningful friendship.” The college has also seen an expansion into downtown Rutland. In August 2016, Castleton University opened housing for 32 college students at Foley Hall on West Street in Rutland. Earlier this year, the university announced that it would be building housing for approximately 30 more students in the Gryphon Building in downtown Rutland. The apartments are planned to be finished this summer and Castleton hopes to have more students housed in the building in 2018. Castleton is also waiting on permits to install the
40,000-square-foot Spartan Dome next to the Diamond Run Mall. Wolk said in the future more of Castleton’s upper level undergraduate and graduate students would live and attend classes in the Rutland area. “I want our students to have some of the Vermont version of an urban experience,” he said. “We’re in this beautiful, bucolic environment here but I think a lot of students need that transition to a more urban environment. It helps them prepare for their work world.” Governor Phil Scott issued a statement following Wolk’s announcement last week: “Dave Wolk is the longest-serving president at Castleton, and has been a valuable leader at both the university and community level throughout his tenure. Under his leadership, the university has continually enhanced the academic opportunities it offers students, grown its local footprint, and strengthened its bond with the community,” he said. Beginning in 2018, Wolk will start work on a new venture with his wife, Lyn, who is a Rutland native. The Wolks will work with CEOs and directors in business, government, industry, schools, hospitals, universities and nonprofits in Vermont and around the country to find solutions to leadership challenges. The new entrepreneurial venture they are calling Wolk Leadership Solutions will specialize in coaching leaders while offering mediation and conflict resolution services. “Our goal will be to help leaders to be more successful,” Wolk said. Born and raised in Rutland, Wolk graduated from Rutland High School and then Middlebury College with a degree in political science. He earned a master’s degree in educational administration and planning at the University of Vermont and a certificate of advanced graduate study at Harvard University. During his professional career he has served as a school principal at Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden, superintendent of schools in Rutland City, Vermont’s commissioner of education, Vermont state senator, and Governor Howard Dean’s chief of policy. After 16 years on the job at Castleton and a total of 43 years in public service, Wolk said that “Spartan pride” is at an all-time high. “I just love seeing people wearing Castleton’s 343 green,” he said.
nity votes up or down for different reasons, “Several [defeats] were local issues and that was the right thing for the voters to do.” As of Tuesday, 18 budgets were defeated. Voters made cuts to one budget and approved increases to eight budgets; 14 communities will vote on school budgets at a later date. Last year, 11 failed, one passed with cuts and three with increases. In 2015, 22 budgets were defeated, two passed with cuts and four with increases. “Overall, communities in Vermont this year maintained their strong support for public schools and did not respond to Governor Scott’s call to solve our state’s budget problems by rejecting school budgets,” said Nicole Mace, executive director of the Vermont School Board Association. Mace said concerns about the affordability of
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the K-12 public education system are legitimate and more needs to be done to deliver tax relief. Just because a town approves its budget doesn’t mean that it is OK with paying high property taxes, Sharpe said. “There is concern about high property taxes even in communities that pass their budgets. It is a conundrum – for lack of a better word – because voters want to support the education of their children so they vote to support the school budget.” School budgets failed in the following towns: Alburgh, Barre City (elementary school), Berlin, Cabot, Castleton/Hubbarton, Fair Haven, Fair Haven Union High School, Hardwick, Hazen Union High School, Milton, St. Johnsbury, South Burlington, Spaulding High School, Swanton, Twin Valley Schools, Vernon, Windham and Wolcott.
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OP-ED
We can’t afford more giveaways to highincome Vermonters By Paul A. Cillo
Each year the governor and Legislature go through the handwringing exercise of closing a projected state budget gap. The projected General Fund gap for fiscal 2018 is about $70 million. As usual, much of the conversation has been about reducing spending to get the budget to balance. This year the governor wanted school districts across the state to cut their budgets; he’d use the savings not to lower property taxes but to help fill the General Fund hole. The House would cut General Fund expenditures rather than put more pressure on school districts and property taxes. But so far, the budget-cutting by both the governor and Legislature has held harmless a whole category of state spending: tax expenditures. While so-called appropriated expenditures — actions by the Legislature to spend money — are subject to annual scrutiny by the House and Senate appropriations committees, tax expenditures do not require legislative action each year. Tax expenditures are “statutory provisions which reduce the amount of revenue that would otherwise be collected in order to encourage a particular activity or to limit the amount of taxes collected from groups of individuals,” according to the Vermont Tax Department and the Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Office, in this year’s issue of their biennial tax expenditure report. “Tax expenditures have essentially the same fiscal effects as direct government Giveaways, page 35
Why Vermont needs a shield law for journalists By Dave Gram
When you want to find out what’s going on in our state, nation and world, you most likely turn to the news media, which, for all their flaws, perform a vital function in a democracy of keeping the government accountable and the people informed. Yet the news media are under siege. Their economic underpinnings _ classified and display advertising _ have shriveled and migrated online. The role of the news media in holding those in power accountable is under attack, particularly by the current administration in Washington. Most reporters I know are doubling down, trying to be more responsible, more hard-digging, more independent and more careful in checking their biases at the door as they go about their work. It’s the only way to maintain or regain the public trust so vital to the work. This obviously is important in coverage of politics and government. It’s just as important in reporting on the criminal justice system. That’s why it was so disturbing to see, during the recent sex-crimes case against former Vermont state Sen. Norm McAllister, three journalists from the Burlington weekly Seven Days and one from Vermont Public Radio subpoenaed to testify for the prosecution and against McAllister. I covered the McAllister case for The Associated Press and have reported on others like it. I can tell you it’s really challenging in cases like this, and takes a lot of thought and concentration, to walk the fine line of fairness and evenhandedness toward both the accusers and the defense. Journalists simply can’t be asked to join the team for either the prosecution or the defense in these cases _ not if we want to maintain and promote the independent news reporting that keeps us informed about the workings of the criminal justice system. That’s why Vermont needs to join the roughly 40 other states with journalists’ shield laws that prevent reporters in all but the rarest of cases from being called to testify. Franklin County Deputy State’s Attorney Diane Wheeler tried to justify calling Seven Days reporter Mark Davis, columnist Paul Heintz and editor Matthew Roy as witnesses, telling another Seven Days reporter, Terri Hallenbeck, “It’s not the fact that they are journalists. It’s the fact that they are witnesses.” That’s just silly. The only reason they came to be “witnesses” was because they are journalists; otherwise, they’d have had no reason to contact McAllister or, in Heintz’s case, one of his alleged victims. In order to Shield law, page 13
Town Windsor meetings state senator aren’t what challenged they used to be on education Dear Editor, Much has changed as I attended the town and school informational meetings for my 47th year as a resident of Killington. In the olden days years ago hundreds of residents took the day off to review the reports and future of our town. I can remember Oren Bates who owned a lot of property and sold it off piecemeal to a lot of new residents and how he got up at meetings to give his views on things in Montpelier and Killington. He was a statesman and a gentleman. There was a guy named Bob Collins who also got up to talk about procedure. Other wise men like Charie Wise, Ken Keim and Red Glaze were also there to “move the question.” The mountain had its issues regarding the sewer and its development. In the beginning the sewer was voted down for the town so that the mountain could do its own thing away from the Killington Road businesses. In a way the mountain was in competition with the businesses. The meetings were a lot of fun with a great lunch and lots of conversation. Meetings lasted most the day as we talked issues, personal views, line by line discussions about the town report and then afterwards we would go to some restaurant because Town meetings, page 7
Dear Editor, In his recent commentary in the Mountain Times, “Something to Write Home About,” Windsor County state senator Dick McCormack opines about “respecting the education fund.” He claims that he would never raid the education fund for other purposes, due to his strong support for Act 60. Contrary to his present-day promise, McCormack fully supported then Governor Shumlin’s $27 million raid of the education fund in 2011—a move that the Democrats claimed needed to happen to balance general fund overspending. The senator admitted as much at the 2012 Cavendish legislative candidate forum. He states “I did support a bill that included shorting the education fund after Governor Shumlin very cleverly realized we could short the fund and use federal money to cover that loss.” Here is a link to the video: http:// lpctv.org/legislativecandidate-forum-cavendish-0). As usual, everyday Vermonters suffered at the hands of Montpelier’s reckless spending and the hypocrisy of our supposed representatives. In the town of
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Affordable Care Act needs expansion, not repeal Dear Editor, Last week, the Republicans in Washington revealed their plans for replacing the Affordable Care Act. Unsurprisingly, their plan would hurt poor and working-class people and women while creating billions of dollars of new tax giveaways to corporations and the wealthy. Simply defending the Affordable Care Act (popularly known as “Obamacare”) is not enough. We must lead with our vision of a universal healthcare system, publicly and equitably financed, to ensure that the human right to health care is guaranteed to all people in Vermont, and in our country.
Once again, Vermont has the opportunity to lead the nation. Full implementation of Act 48, the universal healthcare bill passed in 2011, is the way forward. As former Governor Shumlin’s abandonment of Act 48 shows, we cannot rely on politicians to do the right thing without strong grassroots pressure. The Vermont Workers’ Center is calling on Vermonters to organize in our communities, and to support front-line healthcare workers, like those at the UVM Medical Center, who are organizing for a voice in the healthcare system. Ellen Schwartz is the President of the Vermont Workers’ Center
Extend the right to a free press to Vt. student journalists By Robbie Maher
In the midst of the Trump administration, the rights of a free press are questioned daily in tweets and from the podium in the White House briefing room. Concern about First Amendment rights is nothing new inside the less-than-democratic halls of public high schools. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled multiple times that various constitutional rights give way to public school administrators’ orders about safety and — their favorite word of all — appropriateness. Court rulings on the First Amendment guaranteeing that “Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...” have trended against high school newspapers for decades. A 1988 case, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, helped set the standard for censorship in public schools. Vermont now has a chance to reverse that troubling trend and join more than a dozen other states that have approved or are about to approve legislation that allows free speech to return to schools. The Vermont Senate has now passed S. 18 -a bill that would allow for “student journalist(s) (to) exercise freedom of speech and freedom of the press in Free press, page 15
An Irish welcome for Middle Eastern refugees Dear Editor, In light of the socalled travel ban being effective the day before St. Patrick’s Day, I offer a perspective on the executive order: “Céad míle fáilte,” Irish for “a hundred thousand welcomes.” Irish immigrants who left home in the 19th century to find work and build a life in America were allowed to enter. These immigrants were not welcomed. They found work in menial jobs, farmed the harsh glacial till of New England, took jobs as servants. Portrayed in political cartoons as apes, dangerous religious fanatics and a threat to democracy, they were dehumanized to such an extent that much of the nation was inflamed against them. The Irish persevered. When I was a child bitterly lamenting some perceived hardship, my mother would say, “Oh, aren’t you having a tough time in America?” My mother’s admonishment gave voice to the irony of the reality of life for unwelcome Irish immigrants in light of the hopes and dreams that brought them to this country. It served as a reminder of all that my
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Reflections on Trailblazers, the elementary school ski program Dear Editor, Hi, Jonas here from KES, and I love Trailblazers. I only moved up here this year, and one of my favorite things about this new school is Trailblazers. And no, it’s not just because we get out of school early. It’s riding Killington with my friends, having fun, riding all of the mountain trails and parks. You name it, we do it. It’s a great way to snowboard, ski, and just have fun with your friends. Jonas Wysocki, grade 5, Killington Elementary School Dear Editor, At KES we have a special event on Thursdays: Trailblazers. Trailblazers is where everyone in the school from k-sixth grade go to Killington Mountain and ski or snowboard. I
have done it since I was in kindergarten, so it is very special to me. Trailblazers is the perfect time to have fun with friends, like an extra-long, special recess from 123:30 p.m. It is also a great time to socialize, because in school we only have a limited time to talk, or no one wants to talk and socialize, but at Trailblazers you can talk on the chairlift without any time limit because you are with awesome volunteers, like parents, that also want to have fun on the mountain. Trailblazers is not a racing program or a competition or a training program. It is just a great social event on the mountain and a time to casually ski or ride. We also get Trailblazers, page 7
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CAPITOL QUOTES “Throwing 24 million Americans off of health insurance, raising premiums for older low-income Americans, defunding Planned Parenthood and giving $275 billion in tax breaks to the top 2 percent is a disgusting and immoral proposal. Last January, Donald Trump promised that his health care plan would provide ‘insurance for everybody’ that would be ‘much less expensive and much better.’ Now we know that was just another lie. The reality is that Donald Trump and Paul Ryan’s bill is not a health care plan. It’s a massive transfer of wealth from the middle class to the wealthiest people in America. It must be defeated.” Said U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in a statement March 13, after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the House Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act would raise the number of people without health insurance.
“Our mantra to the Legislature this year is, no more studies and reports. We don’t need any more studies or reports to tell us where we need to go. We know where we need to go, we have to make investments on where we need to go.” Said Michael Schirling, the new secretary of the state Agency of Commerce and Community Development. Schirling and Joan Goldstein, state commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, traveled to Rutland March 10 to take part in a daylong series of discussions and business tours hosted by the Rutland Economic Development Corporation. Schirling told the group he is taken aback by how many studies have been conducted over the past three years and Goldstein added that the most recent version of the economic development bill has four studies that this agency is supposed to do. “It’s unbearable,” she added.
“Here’s the simple truth. You can’t be an American company only when it benefits you. You also have to be an American company when it comes to paying your fair share of taxes. Instead of giving a $550 billion tax break to corporate tax dodgers as President Trump has proposed, our legislation will raise at least $1 trillion in new revenue over the next decade.” Said U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders introducing a bill with Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), March 9, called The Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act. Rep. Jan Schawkosky (D-Ill.) introduced a companion bill in the House. Sanders, Schatz, Shakowsky cited a report by The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy released Thursday showing that 100 large, profitable corporations paid zero or less in federal income taxes at least once in the last eight years. Their bill proposes to eliminate tax breaks that encourage corporations to shift jobs and profits offshore. Every year, the U.S. give over $100 billion in tax breaks to multinational corporations that send profits and jobs overseas, according to Schakowsky. In addition to closing loopholes, the Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act would tax the $2.4 trillion that American corporations currently hold offshore at the full corporate tax rate of 35 percent.
LETTERS
Trailblazers:
Students reflect on mountain program
continued from page 6 to ski or ride with friends we don’t see often because they ski race or don’t ski or ride often, so Trailblazers brings friends together no matter what they do in their spare time on the mountain. In the end, Trailblazers is a special
part of “school” for me because it is one of the few times I can hang out with all my friends for a long time and just talk and have fun on Killington. Logan Sudol, grade 6 Killington Elementary School
Senator challenged: McCormack’s support of education fund continued from page 6 Cavendish alone, McCormack’s raid drove up our education property taxes by 11 percent even though the school board level-funded the budget that year. If I had a dollar for every time that I’ve heard the false accusation, “Republicans are anti-
education,” I would very likely be a millionaire today. Perhaps, I would have even accumulated enough to replace the $27 million stolen by the Democrats from the education fund and the Vermont taxpayer in 2011. Einstein said, “Insan-
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ity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I would like to ask Windsor County voters—why do you choose Dick McCormack given his proven record of duplicity? Stu Lindberg, Cavendish
A hundred thousand welcomes for immigrants
continued from page 6 family had endured in order to provide me with this abundant life as an Irish American. The suffering, hopes and dreams of the unwelcome resonate with our history as Irish Americans. Our experience shares a common thread with all those who would seek a new life in America. Irish Americans (and all descen-
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dants of immigrants) can open our hearts, we can go beyond mere tolerance; we can can accept current immigrants with the embrace we might wish our forebears had met in their adoptive home. Their road is our road, may ours rise to meet them. Noreen M. McGill, Killington
Not what they used to be
continued from page 6 we did not want the day to end. If I am correct, Bates gave the town the land for the firehouse and the elementary school. Something changed! The executive who started Killington Rsort made a lot of money on their Sherburne Corporation stock and eventually moved to New Hampshire to avoid paying taxes to the Kunin administration. They set up executive offices in West Lebanon, moved their residence to New Hampshire, moved the purchasing department and accounting, and much more. Then Les Otten, who was a painter of lift towers at Killington, moved to Maine and purchased Sunday River from Killington. He eventually bought and Sugarbush and Killington Resort. Getting back to my original point about this matter and the meeting and the voting. The meeting on March 6 was a joke. The report asked for a moderator. Our moderator, M.B. Neisner who had been our moderator for years was in the audience but was not asked by the Select Board for a vote nor did anyone propose a moderator. The Chair of our Select Board mader herself the moderator and asked a wonderful Killington executive to do a presentation about the 1% sales tax option that was put before the voters so that took care of the first hour. The deci-
sion to recind this tax was approved by the voters by nine votes using the Australian ballot. Some 100 people were at the information meeting but over 400 votes were cast. Then our Select Board Chair bgan her lecture that lasted well over one hour and by 9:15 p.m. I left and she was still talking. Most of the citizens were tired of listening to her and would leave. Her powerpoint was hardly visable and her points of view were nothing like in the past but she went on and on. After her lecture, she stated that what she was talking about was only her opinion and not the opinion of the Select Board. After producing a 104-page Town Report, there were no questions about the budget. We did not have a chance to talk about pay increases, heathcare cost increases, line item issues, road issues, tax anticipation issues and not a single question about the Green Mountain National Gol Course which the Town owns,capital expenditures at the golf course, new golf cart needs, irrigation needs, and clubhouse issues and needs. Nothing was really asked at this meeting. Not a single question was asked about why the golf course had to borrow $390,000 from the Town as of 1/31/2017. Not a single question about
how this money will be paid back to the Town since it did not pay it back for last year in 2016. Not a single question about the cost to the towna bout interest on the loan. Not a single question about other golf course debt and how it will pay back its current debt of $2.9 million when the present net operation income for 2017 is only $91,400. It might be noted that the Town of Killington has been paying the Golf Course debt for ten years and it will continue for at least another eight or so years. Not a single question about golf course revenues which were down $20,466 in 2016. Not a single question about membership revenues that were down $8,535 in 2016 from the budget. And, not a single question about restaurant revenues which were down $15,970 from budget in 2016. We were told throughout the entire summer that business was as good as 2015 but this is certainly not the case. This informational meeting was a whitewash. It was like Donald Trump trying to tell the merican people that he knows how to fix things. And finally, why was it that our new Town Manager did not say a word to the citizens? She sat in the audience. Edwin J. Fowler, Killington
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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Wednesday Workout
5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Workouts with Joani at Lothrop School Gym, 3447 US Route 7, Pittsford. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Incorporates aerobic conditioning, strength, legs training and abdominal work. The cardiokickboxing portion is a dynamic, low/high impact aerobic workout combining boxing techniques that strengthen the upper and lower body, with punches, jabs, and kicks. Beginners and all residents welcome. $6 per class. Bring mat or towel. Info, 802-483-6500 x 17.
Rotary Meeting
6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend its weekly meeting. The club meets Wednesdays at the Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for a full dinner and fellowship. Call 802-7730600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org
Figure Drawing
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY AT MCGRATH’S FRIDAY, MARCH 17
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15
Bikram Yoga ** 6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.
Story Time
10 a.m. Maclure Library offers two preschool story hours, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parents and care givers are encouraged to bring children from birth to 5 years old. This is a great chance for children to socialize and parents / care givers to make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas, and experiences and to learn from other parents. Today, Christine Tate reads book, sings songs, then snack. Small, intimate group. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Ski Bum Race Series
10 a.m. Dos Equis Ski Bum race series at Killington Resort, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local teams of skiers, snowboarders, and tele skiers race down Highline in pursuit of Ski Bum glory and bragging rights. Highline Trail at K1. Post race party at Sushi Yoshi, open to registered racers only ($5 for a guest). Info, killington.com.
Women’s History Month
6:30 p.m. Castleton Women’s History Month, 30th annual celebration being held at Castleton University. Today, Castleton International Film Festival presents “Krisha” showing in Herrick Auditorium. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton. Get the details at castleton.edu/womenshistory.
Write Now
6:30 p.m. Release your inner writer’s block with prompts and guidance from facilitator Joanna Tebbs Young. All writer styles and skills welcome to Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. $15 members; $20 public. RSVP required to 802-775-0356. Info, chaffeeartcenter.org.
Sip N Dip
6:30 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers Sip N’ Dip painting class with local artist Ann McFarren. It’s Arts Night Out! Materials provided; bring a good friend and a bottle of wine or beer for an evening of fun and creativity. BYOB. $25/$30. RSVP required to 802-775-0356. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. chaffeeartcenter. org.
Syria/Palestine Discussion
6:30 p.m. Green Mountain College’s student group, Students for Justice in Palestine, host a discussion about the situation in Syria and its connection to Palestine with panel of Loubna Mrie, Wael Elasady, Ashley Smith who “aim to clarify the stance we must take on Syria.” East Room, Withey Hall at GMC, One Brennan Circle, Poultney. For more in depth info, email paola.fernandez@ greenmtn.edu.
THURSDAY
10:30 a.m. Green Mountain Fibers holds Learn to Knit classes Wednesdays through end of April, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Learn basic knitting skills, cast on, knit and purl stitch, cast off. Free with purchase of yarn and needles; $10 to others. 259 Woodstock Ave., Rutland. Info, 802-775-7800.
MARCH 16
Active Seniors Lunch
Women’s History Month
12 p.m. Castleton Women’s History Month, 30th annual celebration being held at Castleton University. Today, in the Alumni Room of Huden Dining Hall, the highly anticipated “Every Woman Has a Story.” Over the course of four weeks, a mix of eight Castleton women will to share their personal stories in a 15-minute presentation. A meal plan is not required to attend the event and all are encouraged to hear the unique tales of Castleton women. Door rate of $4 per person for lunch will be offered for all guests attending the event. Get the details at castleton.edu/womenshistory.
Great Courses
1:30 p.m. Castleton Community Center presents Great Courses at the Center. Today, How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone” with Melinda Myers, horticulturist/certified arborist. 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Info, 802-468-3093. 2108 Main St, Castleton.
Farmers Market
3 p.m. The Rutland Downtown Farmers Market is inside for the season, 3-6 p.m. at Vermont Farmers Food Center, 251 West Street, Rutland. Info and vendors, vtfarmersmarket.org.
Lego Club
3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library offers Lego Club every Wednesday during the school year, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 6 and up welcome. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, 802-422-9765.
Bingo
6:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Wednesdays nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.
Learn to Knit **
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. Info, 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road.
6 p.m. Chaffee Art Center hosts figure drawing sessions, 6-8 p.m. Live model. Bring drawing materials & paper pad. Boards & benches provided. Advance registration required to 802-775-0062. Members $10; Non-members $15. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. chaffeeartcenter.org
Smoking Cessation
9 a.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Regional Behavioral Health, 1 Commons St., Rutland, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!
Bikram Yoga **
9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot; 6:15 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.
ArtisTree Today **
9:30 a.m. ArtisTree offers a full day of activities: 9:30 a.m. Morning Jam with Ed Cheramie, free; 10:30 a.m. Clay for Tots; 12:30 p.m. Clay Studio; 1 p.m. a Little Lunch Music; 7 p.m. free Open Mic. 2095 Pomfret Rd., So. Pomfret. Info, artistreevt.org.
Story Hour
10 a.m. Promoting early literacy and socialization skills in a fun setting. Stories, songs, movement, craft. No registration. Ages 2+. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10-10:45 a.m. 773-1860.
Story Time
10 a.m. Maclure Library offers two preschool story hours, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parents and care givers are encouraged to bring children from birth to 5 years old. This is a great chance for children to socialize and parents / care givers to make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas, and experiences and to learn from other parents. Today, Rutland Parent Child Center hosts. Snacks, crafts, stories, open playtime, dance, songs. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
Drop In Art
10 a.m. Drop In Art Thursday and Friday, at Killington Art Garage, by appointment only. $25 gets 1.5 hours studio/project time. All ages welcome, kids and adults. RSVP to 802-422-8844. 2841 Killington Rd., Killington.
Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets Thursdays at Mendon Methodist Church basement. Info, 802-773-2694.
Pico Ski Races
1 p.m. Pico Mountain holds weekly Thursday fun races. Teams or individuals race down giant slalom at Pico. Jan. 26-March 16, 1-3 p.m. picomountain.com for details. 73 Alpine Drive, Killington.
Great Courses
1:30 p.m. Castleton Community Center presents Great Courses at the Center. Today, Unexpected Economics, Evolving Practices with Timothy Taylor, managing editor of “The Journal of Economic Perspectives.” 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 802-468-3093. 2108 Main St, Castleton.
Level 2 Yoga
5:30 p.m. Level 2 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Free Community Movie
6 p.m. RAFFL holds mixer and free community movie night at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Mixer begins at 6 p.m. for community members and local farmers; including music by George Nostrand and food and drink available for purchase. Movie, “Big Night” starts 7 p.m. Free, open to the public, thank you to donors and volunteers!
Bridge Club
6:30 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Info, 802-228-6276. 1 Deer St., Rutland. Please join.
Nina Keck Report
6:30 p.m. Chittenden Public Library and Maclure Library present VPR’s Nina Keck sharing pictures and stories from her recent trip to Jordan to report on the Syrian refugee crisis. Held at Chittenden Public Library, 223 Chittenden Road. Free. Info, 802-773-3531.
Open Gym
7 p.m. Town of Killington Rec. Dept. holds open gym for ages 18+. Tonight, soccer game 7-9 p.m. at Killington Elementary School, through March 28. $2 per night. Schoolhouse Road, Killington. Info, 802-422-3932, killingtontown. com.
Open Mic
7 p.m. Open mic with Jim Yeager at ArtisTree Community Arts Center. Relaxed, supportive, fun atmosphere. All levels/abilities welcome. Solo or group, come play or just watch. 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.
FRIDAY
St. Patrick’s Day
MARCH 17
The day for the wearin’ of the green, when everyone is a little Irish!
Level 1 Yoga
8:30 a.m. Level 1 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Bikram Yoga **
9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 9 a.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot; 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.
Shamrock Scavenger Hunt
9 a.m. Okemo hosts St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Scavenger Hunt, where cutout shamrocks will be hidden along trails. Kids bring back to Clocktower for prize bag. Apres party in Sitting Bull follows, with Guinness and Gypsy Reel performing. Later, hit the Killarney for more Guinness and celtic music. okemo.com.
Story Time
10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Join for stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! Info, 802-422-9765.
THE St. Patrick’s Party
12 p.m. It’s on a Friday this year, making this annual event even bigger! McGrath’s at the Inn at the Long Trail, Killington’s foremost Irish pub, celebrates Sts. Patrick’s Day today and tomorrow. They’ll have Guinness and Harp on tap, and if you’re lucky, you might even get a shamrock in your foam. Also, serving traditional Irish dinners, and featuring live Irish music by Brothers Flynn and Extra Stout today; Extra Stout Saturday and Sunday. Located between Pico and Killington on Route 4, at the top of the pass. Remember to celebrate responsibly by designating a driver. Info, innatlongtrail.com.
Killington Irish Festival
3 p.m. O’Dwyers Public House at Summit Lodge hosts first annual Killington Irish Festival March 17-18. Today, Green Mountain Room is full of doors of Dublin, vendors, brewers, distillers, tastings, pipers, World Champion Irish dancers, artisans, face painting, coloring, story telling, games and more. Kids and adults. Family friendly! Beginning at 4 p.m., food and grog, Irish music, giveaways, dancing, raffles, and more. 200 Summit Lodge, Killington.
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5 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church holds Lenten Friday night fish dinners following evening mass March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7. $10 adults; $5 under age 12. Take out available. Includes baked haddock or cod, pasta dishes, coleslaw, veggies, rolls, dessert and drinks. St. Anne’s Hall. 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland. Info, 802-775-0846.
Mexican Cooking Classes
5:30 p.m. RAFFL’s Everyday Chef program offers four-class series on nutritious, authentic Mexican food, March 4, 12, 17, 31. This week, Chile Rellenos, avocado crema, and agua fresca. 5:30-7 p.m. at Trinity Church, 85 West St., Rutland. $45/ class; $150/ all four. Senior/student/farmer discounts available. Register and info at rutlandfarmandfood.org or 802-417-1528 x5.
The Magic of St. Patrick’s Day
5:30 p.m. Marko the Magician performs at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, for The Magic of St. Patrick’s Day. Cocktail party 5:30-6:30 p.m. Show 7-8 p.m. Multiple price levels. Presented by Zack’s Place and Pentangle Arts. Get tickets at pentanglearts.org. 31 the Green, Woodstock.
Women’s Pickup Basketball
6 p.m. Adult women’s pickup basketball Friday evenings, 6-9 p.m. at Vt. Police Academy, 317 Academy Rd, Pittsford, VT. Info, 802-483-6500 x 17. Free! March 3-May 12.
March Gala
7 p.m. Brandon Book Club and Brandon Free Public Library holds gala event at Brandon Inn with music and dancing, silent auction, and first dibs at giant book sale. $10. Refreshments and cash bar. 20 Park St., Brandon.
St. Patrick’s Concert
7:30 p.m. Pete’s Posse gives St. Patrick’s Day concert at ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Rd., So. Pomfret. $20 tickets, plus cash bar available. Originals plus traditional Irish tunes and ballads. artistreevt.org.
SATURDAY Bikram Yoga **
MARCH 18
7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 1 hr. Bikram hot; 9 a.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-7476300.
Spring Demo Day
8 a.m. Test next year’s skis and snowboards at Okemo’s annual spring demo day. Latest gear set up in tent area in Jackson Gore Courtyard. Free to demo, but have a credit card for security reasons. okemo.com.
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Mindful Movements
8 a.m. Rise and shine with mindful movements, gentle stretches and chair yoga to awaken the body and settle the mind. 60 minutes of self care. First and third Saturday mornings of each month, 8-9 a.m. at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. Donations in the way of dana accepted, but not expected. Contact/RSVP to instructor Susan Mordecai, smordecai6@gmail.com.
OM Tournament
8 a.m. The Vermont Odyssey of the Mind Tournament takes place at Champlain Valley Union High School, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg. Annual event showcases the creativity and team work of students from throughout Vermont, who have worked to create solutions to problems ranging from building vehicles to constructing balsa structures to creating and performing original theater productions. Free and open to anyone who enjoys creative problemsolving and the ingenuity shown by Vermont students. For more information, contact Nan Dubin at nan@vermontel.net.
Mixed Level Yoga
8:30 a.m. Mixed level yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
2-Day Mogul Camp
8:30 a.m. Killington Resort holds 2-day mogul camp with Donna Weinbrecht. Join Olympic gold medalist and world champion mogul skier, Donna Weinbrecht, and Killington Resort’s top coaches for an unforgettable learning experience available to men and women, 18+. March 18-19, resort-wide. Registration required at killington.com. $399.
Passport Day
8:30 a.m. North Springfield Post Office holds Passport Day, no appointment necessary, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Get help getting a passport, even have photos taken. 39 Main St., North Springfield.
2-Day Ski Camp with Dan Egan
9 a.m. Killington Resort holds 2-day camp, Explore the Beast with Dan Egan. For intermediate, advanced or expert 18+ skiers looking for a unique experience off the beaten path. March 18-19, resort-wide. Registration required at killington.com. $399.
Giant Book Sale
9 a.m. Giant book sale and giant auction continues at Brandon Free Public Library. Plus other events during the day: 10-11 a.m. puppetry with Laura King; 12-1 p.m. story hour; 1-2 p.m. kids music; 3 p.m. bargains galore with plummeting book prices; 5 p.m. final bell for silent auction. 4 Franklin St, Brandon.
Farmers Market
10 a.m. The Rutland Downtown Farmers Market is inside for the season, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Vermont Farmers Food Center, 251 West Street, Rutland. Info and vendors, vtfarmersmarket.org.
Killington Section GMC
10 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club holds mystery hike. Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring. Meet at Rutland’s Main St. Park near Firehouse to carpool, and make suggestions! Bring water and a lunch. Wear sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather. For info, call leader Diane Bargial, 413-687-1109.
Girl Scout Cookie Booth
10 a.m. Rochester Girl Scout Troop 51820 will be selling their once-a-year famous Girl Scout Cookies at Swiss Farm Market a.k.a. the Pittstop in Pittsfield, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Missed your chance to buy from a local scout? Get them today! The only gas station in Pittsfield, Route 100.
Killington Irish Festival 10 a.m. O’Dwyers Public House at Summit Lodge hosts first annual Killington Irish Festival March 17-18. Today, Green Mountain Room is full of doors of Dublin, vendors, brewers, distillers, tastings, pipers, World Champion Irish dancers, artisans, face painting, coloring, story telling, games and more. Kids and adults. Family friendly! Beginning at 4 p.m., food and grog, Irish music, giveaways, dancing, raffles, and more. 200 Summit Lodge, Killington.
30 CENTER ST, RUTLAND, VT • 802.775.0903
Registration Deadline
10 a.m. Get tickets by March 20 for Slate Valley Museum Paint & Sip, being held March 24, 7-9 p.m. Purchase at the museum, by calling 518-642-1417, or slatevalleymuseum.org. Paint/recreate Van Gogh’s “A Starry Night.” $35 includes first drink, door prize ticket, supplies, instruction, and finished masterpiece.
KSRM Open House
10 a.m. Green Mountain College’s Killington School of Resort Management holds open house 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for prospective students. Meet faculty, students, and Killington management, brunch, tour, finish the day on the slopes with a free lift ticket. Sign up at resortmanagement.greenmtnedu.
Cat in the Hat in Rutland
11 a.m. Meet the Cat in the Hat at Phoenix Books Rutland for story time. Bring cameras for photo opps. Free, open to all ages. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz or 802-855-8078.
Bridge Club
12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Info, 802-228-6276. 1 Deer St., Rutland. Please join.
Syrian Neighbors Symposium
1 p.m. Green Mountain Colleges hosts a Syrian Neighbors symposium to raise awareness and spark dialogue around the Syrian refugee crisis. Brings together national scholars Dr. Wendy Pearlman, Dr. Clare Gillis and Ms. Mehlaqa Samdani, to discuss the origins and evolution of the Syrian conflict, examine its broader historical and global contexts within refugee and forced migration trends, and explore the integration of Islamic migrants and refugees into American communities. Free, open to the public. 1-5 p.m. in East Room, Withey Hall at GMC, One Brennan Circle, Poultney.
Happy Hour Yoga
4:30 p.m. Happy Hour Yoga at Base Camp Outfitters with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 2363 Route 4, Killington. Ski, then yoga! Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-4224500.
Open Swim
5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.
Night of Celtic Music
7 p.m. A Night of Celtic Music at Slate Valley Museum, with Gypsy Reel performing 7-9 p.m. Erin Go Bragh is spirit of the night’s music. Tickets $10 at 518-6421417. 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. slatevalleymuseum.org.
Jay Ottaway Live
7 p.m. Jay Ottaway performs live at Five Corners Pub & Brewhouse, 4758 Route 100A, Plymouth. This will be his last U.S. concert before heading out on European tour. Info, 802-672-3223.
Irish Comedy Tour
8 p.m. The Irish Comedy Tour makes a stop at Paramount Theatre. It’s the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band of hooligans. $20 general admission tickets. paramountvt.org, 802775-0903. 30 Center St., Rutland.
SUNDAY
MARCH 19
Cares & Shares Food Drive
7 a.m. Okemo holds its annual Cares & Shares Spring food drive 7 a.m. -1 p.m. Donate at least 5 non-perishables for discounted lift ticket. Donations collected at Clock Tower Base Lodge. Okemo.com.
Bikram Yoga **
9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
10 a.m. Vinyasa flow yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! With Whitney Berra. Meditative and heat building flow of movement with breath, to cultivate strength, space, and grounding. $10 for non-Mountain Top guests; 6 classes $50. Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.
Sundays with Maurie
10 a.m. Sundays with Maurie, drop in watercolor class, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Killington Art Garage. All ages, all abilities. $30 includes instruction and materials. Coffee/tea and sweet plate included. RSVP to 802-422-8844. 2841 Killington Rd., Killington.
Drop In Art
KILLINGTON IRISH FESTIVAL MARCH 17-18
PM
10 a.m. Drop In Art at Killington Art Garage. $25 gets 1.5 hours studio/project time. All ages welcome, kids and adults. RSVP to 802-422-8844. 2841 Killington Rd., Killington.
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TUESDAY
Texas Hold’em
1 p.m. Black River High School Project Graduation holds Texas Hold’Em tourney at American Legion, 133 West Main St., Ludlow. Doors open 12 noon. Begins 1 p.m. $60 buy-in. Info, email vtpokerinfo@gmai.com.
Maple Festival
1 p.m. 29th annual Maple Festival of the Middletown Springs Historical Society, 1-4 p.m. featuring huge silent auction, local artists and craftspeople, merchants and professionals, kids’ activities, maple dessert and new syrup, old time maple syrup boiling, and more. Free admission. Info, 802-235-2376. Park Ave., Middletown Springs.
Yoga Sampler
2:30 p.m. Thrive Center sponsors/offers 8th annual Winter-Spring Sampler, yoga classes and workshops, held at Wallingford Elementary School Gym, 126 School St., Wallingford. Open to all levels, new to experienced. $10/ 60 minutes; $15/ 90 minutes; $20/ workshop. Dress warmly for movement. Register at 802-446-2499 or uthrive@vermontel.net.
VSO Sunday Matinee
3 p.m. Vermont Symphony Orchestra Sunday Matinee Series at the Paramount Theatre, with Joseph Kalichstein, piano; Jaime Laredo, conductor. Performing works of Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler. Tickets $10 students; $20-$32 adults. paramountvt.org, 802-775-0903. 30 Center St., Rutland.
West Rutland Variety Show
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 12-1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.
Yin Yoga
8:30 a.m. Yin Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Internet For Beginners
9 a.m. BROC hosts Basic Internet For Beginners course 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn to surf safely, browser basics, understanding search engines, more. 45 Union St., Rutland. $15, scholarships available. Register at 802-664-1744 or ahoyle@broc.org.
Conflict and Stress Management
9:30 a.m. Goodwill presents workshop on Conflict and Stress Management at BROC, 45 Union St., Rutland. 9:30 a.m.-noon. RSVP by March 7 to dkirk@broc. org; 802-665-1725.
3 p.m. 8th annual West Rutland Variety Show of local talent featuring music, dance, comedy, and more. Tickets $8 adults, $5 seniors/kids, $20 families. Held at West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble St., West Rutland. Benefits Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter this year. Tickets at 802438-2490.
Art Workshop
Open Gym
Family Playgroup
5 p.m. Town of Killington Rec. Dept. holds open gym for ages 18+. Tonight, pick up basketball games, 5-7 p.m. at Killington Elementary School, through March 27. $2 per night. Schoolhouse Road, Killington. Info, 802-422-3932, killingtontown.com.
Chandler Film Society
6:30 p.m. Chandler Film Society presents screening of the George Stevens classic 1952 western “Shane.” $9 general admission. First of two in series, “Great Westerns.” Info, 802-431-0204. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.
Weekly Curling
7 p.m. Upper Valley Curling Club plays each Sunday at Union Arena, Woodstock. 7-9 p.m. $25 per person. All ability levels welcome to join the club. On the grounds of Woodstock UHS, Route 4, Woodstock. This is the last week of this series. Info, uppervalleycurling.org. Games begin at 7 p.m.
MONDAY
Spring Begins
MARCH 20
It’s the beginning of a new season, as spring officially begins today.
Bikram Yoga **
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. 1 hour Bikram hot yoga; 9 a.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot yoga; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot yoga. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.
Level 1 & 2 Yoga
8:30 a.m. Level 1 & 2 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Women’s History Month
11:30 a.m. Castleton Women’s History Month, 30th annual celebration being held at Castleton University. Today, Equity Bake Sale, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Glenbrook. Later, Dr. Teneem Husain presents “Love, Romance, and the ‘Good’ Muslim Woman” at 4 p.m. in Campus Center 1787 Room at Castleton University, 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton. Get the details at castleton.edu/ womenshistory.
Castleton U Career Fair
11:30 a.m. Castleton University hosts annual spring career and graduate school fair, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Spartan Athletic Complex at Castleton University, 190 College Drive, Castleton. Companies and grad school reps will be on hand, plus info on internships, summer employment and more. Free, open to the public.
Rutland Rotary
12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.
Smoking Cessation
4:30 p.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at RRMC Foley Cancer Center Conference Rm. on Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!
Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Moms
5 p.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program for pregnant mothers, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Women’s Healthcare, 147 Allen St., Rutland. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!
Gentle Yoga
5 p.m. Gentle yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.
Open Gym
7 p.m. Town of Killington Rec. Dept. holds open gym for ages 18+. Tonight, volleyball game 7-9 p.m. at Killington Elementary School, through March 28. $2 per night. Schoolhouse Road, Killington. Info, 802-422-3932, killingtontown. com.
Drop In Basketball
7:45 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept offers co-ed drop in basketball, 7:15-9:15 p.m. at Rutland Intermediate School. Men and women age 18+. $5 fee. Self organized, self policed! Balls and pinnies provided. Info, 802-282-2054. 65 Library Ave, Rutland.
Citizenship Classes
Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call 802-7974045 and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland
MARCH 21
10 a.m. Annie’s Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - collaborative artist group welcomes all levels, interests, mediums. Free. In memory of Ann Wallen. Info, 2991777. 10 a.m. Rutland Co. Parent Child Center holds playgroup, at Mount Holly Town Library, Belmont. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Informal gatherings for families who share a common thread of wanting a supportive experience for their child. For info, rcpcc.org.
Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets Tuesdays at Mendon Methodist Church basement. Info, 802-773-2694.
Preschool Story Time
10:30 a.m. Norman Williams Public Library holds 45-minute story time for kids ages 3-6 featuring three, thematically related books along with craft or activity reinforcing theme. 802-457-2295. 10 the Green, Woodstock.
Learn to Knit **
10:30 a.m. Green Mountain Fibers holds Learn to Knit classes Tuesdays through end of April, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Learn basic knitting skills, cast on, knit and purl stitch, cast off. Free with purchase of yarn and needles; $10 to others. 259 Woodstock Ave., Rutland. Info, 802-775-7800.
Smoking Cessation
11 a.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!
GMC Career Fair
11:30 a.m. Green Mountain College holds Spring 2017 Career Fair in Withey Hall Lobby of the college, One Brennan Circle, Poultney. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Network with students, fill employment positions, search for interns, connect with contract or project workers, secure volunteers.
Bikram Yoga **
12 p.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hr. hot Bikram yoga; 12 p.m. hot yin; 6:15 p.m. 1 hour hot Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.
Email Marketing Training
1 p.m. Workshop Constant Contact Email Marketing Training with Bonus Branding Session held at Newsbank Conference Center, 352 Main St., Chester. Whether new to email marketing, or simply want to get better, learn the basics of building a professional, engaging email. 1-3 p.m. Free, RSVP through insights-llc.com.
Level 1 Yoga
5:30 p.m. Level 1 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
5:45 p.m. Vinyasa flow yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! With Whitney Berra. Meditative and heat building flow of movement with breath, to cultivate strength, space, and grounding. $10 for non-Mountain Top guests; 6 classes $50. Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.
Catholic Confirmation Program
6:30 p.m. St. John the Baptist’s Rectory offers Burlington Diocese Adult Confirmation Program every two weeks from Lent to Pentecost. Free, every other Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m. at St. John the Baptists Rectory, Castleton. Info and to register, contact pturnley@aol.com or 802-645-0955.
Chess Club
7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds a chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill not only to the youth but adults as well. The club will teach anyone who is willing to learn. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.
Almost St. Patrick’s Program
7 p.m. Rescheduled from last week due to weather, Friends of Fair Haven Library present Almost St. Patrick’s Program with Irish Band Craic Agus Ceol, at the library, 107 N. Main St., Fair Haven. Irish refreshments follow. Free! All ages welcome.
Claudine Langille
7 p.m. Welcoming spring with celebration of Irish music at Crows Bakery and Opera House Cafe, Depot St., Proctorsville, featuring Claudine Langille sharing jigs, reels, and stories from Emerald Isle and beyond. $8 at the door for music and dessert choice. RSVP at 802-226-7007.
Maple Leaf Quilters Meet
7 p.m. Maple Leaf Quilters Guild monthly meeting at Christ the King Parish Hall, 66 South Main St., Rutland. Featuring guild auction for members and friends, with auctioneer Barb Watters beginning promptly at 7 p.m. Info, mapleleafquilters.org.
[MUSIC Scene]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15
KILLINGTON 2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Daniel Brown
5:30 p.m. Outback Pizza Wayne Canney
6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic w/ Ricky T
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night
RUTLAND 9 p.m. Center Street Alley What Dude Open Mic
THURSDAY MARCH 16
KILLINGTON
1 p.m. Bear Mtn Lodge Duane O’Carleton Chris Pallutto
KILLINGTON
2 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
7 p.m. Town Hall Bow Thayer
11 a.m. The Foundry
BOMOSEEN
1 p.m. Pico Base Lodge
Extra Stout
3 p.m. O’Dwyers
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
2 p.m. Snowshed LT Pub
LUDLOW
4 p.m./6 p.m. O’Dwyers
Wayne Canney
Killington Irish Festival Joey Leone Duo
Geraldine School of Irish Dancing
4 p.m. The Foundry Jamie O’ Livesey
4:30 p.m. O’Dwyers County Down & guests
5 p.m. Outback Pizza Clay & Pat
6 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Brothers Flynn
Chris Pallutto
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel
2 p.m. Snowshed LT Pub Tony Lee Thomas
8 p.m. Santa Fe
4 p.m. Liquid Art
Vinyl Revolution w/ DJ Drewcifer
8:30 p.m. Outback Pizza
8 p.m. Outback Pizza Clay & Pat
9 p.m. JAX
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel The Machine
9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
8 p.m. Santa Fe Steakhouse
10 p.m. Wobbly Barn
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games MB Padfield
LUDLOW 9 p.m. Mangiamos
Karaoke & Video Show w/ DJ Evan
MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio
PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam
RUTLAND 9 p.m. Center Street Alley Throwback Thursday
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree
Open Mic w/ Jim Yeager
STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m Wild Fern Rick Redington
FRIDAY
MARCH 17 BARNARD 7 p.m. Town Hall
Jenny Porter Zoo
Supply & Demand The Spiders
Jamie O’ Livesey Dos Equis All Request Irish Dance Party w/ DJ O’ Dave Radio Neon
LUDLOW 3 p.m. Okemo Sitting Bull Gypsy Reel
9 p.m. Mangiamos DJ Evan
PITTSFIELD
Irish Mean Waltons
RUTLAND
Andy O’ Lugo
1 p.m. Bear Mtn Lodge Jenny Porter
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Bassist Loaded
STOCKBRIDGE
Fahy’s Field & guests
4 p.m. The Foundry Duane Carleton
4:30 p.m. Pickle Barrel Jamie’s Junk Show
5 p.m. O’Dwyers
County Down & guests
5 p.m. Outback Pizza
DJ Dave’s Apres Ski Dance Party
5:30 p.m. O’Dwyers Catamount Pipe Band
6 p.m. Preston’s Jenny Porter
Tony Lee Thomas Trio
VSO Sunday Matinee Series w/ Joseph Kalichstein Open Mic w/ Chris Pallutto
11 a.m. Wild Fern
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick
MONDAY
MARCH 20 KILLINGTON 1 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Duane Carleton
7 p.m. Outback Pizza Karaoke & Music Vid Nite
7 p.m. The Foundry Joey Leone’s Blues Night
Miss Guided Angels
9 p.m. JAX
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
PITTSFIELD
Brothers Flynn Zoo
David Soltz: Acoustic Soul Aaron Audet Band
8:30 p.m. Outback Pizza 9 p.m. JAX
Joey Leone Trio Super Stash Bros Radio Neon
Jennings & McComber
POULTNEY
TINMOUTH
8 p.m. Taps Tavern
Open Mic w/ Jon-Carl Smith
RUTLAND 10 a.m. Farmer’s Market Ryan Fuller
11 a.m. Bentley’s
7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose
7 p.m. Town Hall Theatre
8 p.m. Paramount Theatre
Gully Boys
RUTLAND
3 p.m. O’Dwyers
10 p.m. Wobbly Barn
9 p.m. Bentley’s
NoTown presents Bow Thayer & The Welterweights
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Joey Leone Trio
STOCKBRIDGE
Magic of St. Pat’s w/ Marko the Magician
9 p.m. Wobbly Barn
2 p.m. Snowshed LT Pub
County Down
7:30 p.m. Artistree
Contra Dance with Cedar, Everest & Guillaume; Mary Wesley calling
Duane Carleton
3 p.m. Paramount Theatre
9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
8 p.m. Community Center
Rick Redington and The Luv
2 p.m. O’Dwyers Public House
The Idiots
7 p.m. Wild Fern
Jazz Night w/ Oak Totem
9 p.m. JAX
Geraldine School of Irish Dancing
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Pete’s Posse St. Pat’s Concert
Extra Stout
12 p.m./3:30 p.m. O’Dwyers Public House
8 p.m. The Foundry
SOUTH POMFRET
Chris Pallutto
6 p.m. Outback Pizza
9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Monstrosity
2 p.m. Snowshed LT Pub
Killington Irish Festival
8 p.m. Santa Fe
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
3 p.m. Long Trail Brewery
10 a.m. O’Dwyers
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
DJ Dance Party
Tony Lee Thomas
5 p.m. The Foundry
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel
St. Patty’s Party w/ DJ Mega
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
KILLINGTON
DJ Joe
7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Aaron O’Audet
Duane Carleton
4 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
7 p.m. Highline Lodge
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
JD Tolstoi Brunch
9 p.m. Mangiamos
POULTNEY
Lucky Clear-aoke w/ Caitlin
BOMOSEEN
BRIDGEWATER
4 p.m. Chophouse
6 p.m. Wobbly Barn
WOODSTOCK
Steve Kyhill
Jenny Porter
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern
St. Patrick’s Dance Party w/ Hot Flannel
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
MARCH 19
BRANDON
Tony Lee Thomas Duo
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
Joey Leone Duo
SUNDAY
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
KILLINGTON
8 p.m. The Foundry
MARCH 18
1:30 p.m. Pico Lodge
6 p.m. Wobbly Barn
Bob Kennedy
SATURDAY
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Chris Pallutto
Irish Comedy Tour
9 p.m. Center St. Alley DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Karaoke w/ Tenacious T
Primo & Johnson
7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Clay Canfield & Pat Navarre
RUTLAND 8 p.m. Center Street Alley Vinyl Monday
9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Jenny Porter
WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s
Open Mic w/ Brian Warren
TUESDAY
MARCH 21 KILLINGTON 2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Daniel Brown
8 p.m. Outback Pizza Andy Lugo
8 p.m. The Foundry
Edwards, Abraham & Tolstoi: “EAT”
8:30 p.m. Domenic’s
Name That Tune Bingo w/ DJ Dave
POULTNEY 9 p.m. Taps Tavern
Bluegrass Jam w/ Poultney Bluegrass Society
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• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
just for fun
SUDOKU
the MOVIE diary Finding the zone
By Dom Cioffi
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
This week’s solution is on page, 31
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Pea stems 6. Type of music 9. Leader 13. Distant 14. 5,280 feet 15. Beloved Yankee great 16. A female domestic 17. Free from alcoholism 18. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 19. Entertains with song 21. Wooden shoe 22. Female horses 23. Group of males 24. Sodium 25. Revolutions per minute 28. Neither 29. Woody climbing plant 31. Dismounted 33. Orbits the earth 36. Female parents 38 Separates acids 39. Origins 41. Stuffing and mounting animal skins 44. Rupture 45. Fathers 46. Large primate 48. Shape-memory alloy 49. Halfback 51. “Family Guy” daughter 52. Irish mountain chain 54. Paired 56. Drinks 60. Death notice 61. Skirts 62. Fertility god 63. Where a curve intersects itself 64. Red Sea port 65. Mozambique seaport 66. Leaver 67. The human foot 68. Crash
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I’m at a bit of a crossroads with my son. He’s on the verge of turning into a teenager and with that transition he’s displaying many of the negative traits associated with the age. Lately he’s been on this kick where he believes that he knows everything and I know nothing. I can’t say anything or provide any level of advice where he doesn’t balk at my suggestion. And he’s always got a hair-brained reason why I’m wrong. When I use logic to break down his arguments, he looks at me and rolls his eyes, like I’m so old I couldn’t possibly understand his enlightened point of view. Things get worse when his friends are around. That’s when he disregards just about everything I say or throws me feigned compliance and then turns around and does the complete opposite. Now here’s the kicker: I’m no push-over of a parent and I certainly don’t let my son disrespect me. In fact, I go to great lengths to point out any indiscretions I see in his behavior. I also have Italian blood flowing through my veins so I’m known to get hot under the collar from time to time. You would think that this combination would result in a super-behaved child, but not in this case. Don’t get me wrong, my son is no delinquent and I don’t see him headed for a life of crime. What I worry about is that this burgeoning know-it-all attitude is going to get him into unnecessary trouble. I haven’t been able to make him see the light, but I hold out hope that someone will. Recently, I read a biography about Rod Serling, the famous screenwriter who is best known for scripting the popular television series, “The Twilight Zone.” Serling also had trouble in his youth and was considered a class clown. Many of his teachers wrote him off as a lost cause since he showed little interest in school or his studies. However, things changed in middle school when one of Serling’s teachers inspired him to join the public speaking team as an extracurricular activity. She felt that Serling’s need to draw attention to himself might be well-served in this environment. Immediately, Serling started to shine. His involvement in public speaking led him to a spot on the debate team and eventually had him writing articles for the school newspaper. Serling was opinionated and enjoyed arguing for any topic he felt passionate about, especially social issues. After high school, Serling decided to forego college and instead enlisted in the army during World War II where he fought in the Pacific theater. The ugliness of war effected him psychologically, causing nightmares and flashbacks that would haunt him for the remainder of his life. But the experience also gave him
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a perspective on the human condition that would heavily influence his later writing. After the war, Serling went to college and then started working at various radio stations where he attempted to write scripts for regional programs. Unfortunately, he was met with one rejection slip after another. One day, however, a station manager suggested that Serling’s scripts were better suited for television than radio since they had so much visual content. Serling took the man’s advice and began submitted revised scripts to various television stations.
AND TO THINK, IT ALL STARTED WHEN ONE TEACHER FOUND A WAY TO INSPIRE A WAYWARD CHILD. After 71 rejections, Serling finally found success when one of his scripts was produced for the “Kraft Television Theater,” a show with a national audience. After that broadcast, Sering never had to look for work again. Eventually he became one of the most sought after writers in Hollywood, where he would find lasting fame as the creator of “The Twlight Zone,” a show that disguised taboo contemporary issues inside of strange, haunting storylines. And to think, it all started when one teacher found a way to inspire a wayward child. Maybe there is hope for my son! This week’s film features a story that was undoubtedly inspired by Serling’s work. “Get Out” is a twisted tale about a young interracial couple who attend a community party where the attendees seem “off.” Eventually the truth surfaces and it’s not what you expect. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by this film. The story is delicately crafted to lure the viewer in. Then, in classic “Twlight Zone” fashion, a curve ball is delivered that will leave you speechless. Check this one out if you’re a fan of “The Twilight Zone” approach. It’s got all the trappings of a high quality thriller with the bonus of several great performances. A surreal “B+” for “Get Out.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
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Shield law:
Why Vermont needs one
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A NewVistas rendering of Joseph Smith’s “Plat of Zion” land use plan.
NewVista:
Four Upper Valley towns vote “no”
continued from page 1 it into 50 similar adjacent communities holding a total of 1 million people. Hall, a Mormon, envisions a governance structure and design that reflects Mormon principles. He wants to run the community more like a corporation than a municipality. He would center the first community on a small part of Sharon, where Mormon church founder Joseph Smith was born. So far, Hall has bought up 1,500 acres in Sharon, Royalton, Tunbridge and Strafford. Hall would require people who want to live in the community to sell all their assets and use that money to invest in the corporation. Hall has promised an annual return of 12 percent. Over time, Hall says, he wants to build 19 more of these larger communities of 1 million people, and bring a total of 20 million people to Vermont. Sacca said Hall has bought so much land since October 2015 that he is “destabilizing real estate markets” and entire neighborhoods. “In most cases, the investment of land and a house is the greatest thing that people own, and here it is being threatened because of his development,” Sacca said. Kevin Ellis, a lobbyist from Ellis Mills Public Affairs representing Hall, said Wednesday, March 8, that Hall’s plans would not change in light of the votes from the four towns because Hall’s vision is long term. “I’m sort of challenging the premise of the whole thing,” Ellis said. “It’s not about today or tomorrow. This is an idea that he has had. … This is not ready for primetime. There has to be changes, and this is a 50- to 80-year outlook.” Hall held the same view
in a statement emailed after the votes Tuesday. “All we are doing in Vermont right now is land consolidation and conservation in an effort to reduce the current trend in Vermont of subdivision of large parcels into smaller parcels,” Hall said. “We know and have always known that most current owners in Vermont will be opposed to any development and especially one as large as NewVistas,” Hall said. “This is true regardless of location … not unique to Vermont.” Hall said NewVistas continues to buy land based on whether the timing is right. “Long term, we expect (to) continue to be successful in our objective to consolidate and preserve the land in the communities where we are purchasing,” he said. “So far we are having greater success in purchasing land than we planned on.” At the same time, Ellis said: “There has not been a lot of land purchasing in the last three to six months, in my view. He’s a frugal guy, so he wants to stick to budgets and plans.” Rebecca Milaschewski, of Sharon, said the property she owns with her husband is already sandwiched between two parcels Hall purchased behind her house and across the street. “A few more of my neighbors on the other two sides were for sale,” she said. “I don’t know if they were sold. I don’t know who they would have been sold to. I don’t know if I’ve been surrounded at this point.” Milaschewski, 27, said she and her husband plan to stay in their home forever, so they will still be there in 50 years when the NewVistas project might be up and running. But she said she worries that if she ever needed to sell the
home, she would have no other choice than to sell it to Hall. “I think it really is having an effect on this area with people looking to purchase homes in this area, she said. “They’re worried about it, because nobody wants to be the last holdout.” Jane Huppee, 58, and her husband own a home with 43 acres of land in Tunbridge. But she said Hall has already bought three parcels that border their home on three different sides. “I’m practically surrounded,” Huppee said. She said the ownership change means she can no longer use one piece of land where she has gone on long hikes, and her husband has gone hunting, for the 22 years they have owned their home.
“It’s very stressful because you don’t know what (will happen) in the future,” she said. “It doesn’t help with neighborhood relationships and having a vibrant neighborhood. It’s mostly just very stressful.” Huppee said she is concerned about how Hall’s plans will affect the local water supply. “We lost water this fall for the first time in 22 years, and we have a 545-foot drilled well,” Huppee said. “So, how’s he going to supply water to 20,000 people, and what’s that going to do to neighboring wells?” she asked. Sacca, from the Alliance for Vermont Communities, said his group also has a long-term vision to plan for the community. “We’re seeing this NewVistas threat as just a blip on our screen,” he said.
maintain the trust of their interview subjects, as well as their readers, they needed to be able to do that work without any expectation that they would become tools either of the defense or of the prosecution. Put yourself for a moment in the role of someone who is talking to a reporter. You want to be sure the reporter is completely neutral on the issue at hand. You do not want to have to wonder if the reporter will show up later testifying against you. In an even more fraught circumstance, let’s say you are a whistleblower, talking to reporter in confidence. If it’s known the information is coming from you, you could lose your job. But someone needs to shine a light on the fraud or other misdeeds going on in your office, and you can point the reporter to the documents she needs to make the case. It all breaks down, and the public loses the chance to know the facts of the matter, if you believe the reporter later will be called to testify and to say, “Yes, it was Mrs. Smith who told me what was going on.” Different state shield laws differ in certain respects. Here are features Vermont lawmakers should include in a shield law bill here, a version of which is under review by the Senate. First, there should be a high bar: If police or lawyers on either side can get the information they want, or even sufficient information to present a strong case, from elsewhere, they should be required to go that route, even it it’s harder. Second, if the conversation between the reporter and source was in confidence, it simply should be unobtainable by the court system, like that between a confessor and priest or client and lawyer. Third, a question will be raised about who qualifies as a journalist covered by the shield law: a talk-radio host? A blogger? One approach might be to define journalism, rather than journalist. If the subject has been covered by the media outlet in question and a report has been produced for a general audience, whoever produced it is de facto a journalist. Vermont has excellent, taxpayer-funded law enforcement personnel with extensive techniques, equipment and powers _ including the power to seek and execute search warrants and in most cases, the power to subpoena witnesses and compel testimony. These people and their tools do a top-notch job getting the results they and the public want. Law enforcement has the funding, the tools and the powers that journalists lack. All we bring is our independence and willingness to ask questions without regard to whose side in a story the answer might help. A shield law would go a long way toward ensuring that independence is protected and preserved. Dave Gram recently left The Associated Press after more than three decades covering Vermont from its Montpelier bureau.
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SPORTS
Saints go 1-6 in Florida games The College of St. Joseph Baseball team had a busy week in Florida, playing in seven games over a five-day span. It was a challenging road trip, as they faced some of the best teams the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has to offer. The Fighting Saints went 1-6, earning the lone victory in their last game against Florida Memorial University on Friday. CSJ is now 6-12 on the season and looking to get back to their winning ways as they head closer to home for the remainder of the season. Here is a look at how the past week unfolded. March 6 CSJ Baseball started their Florida trip with a 13-1 loss against the St. Thomas University Bobcats on Monday. Russell Krebs got the start on the hill for the Saints and was credited with the loss after giving up nine earned runs in 3 ⅔ innings pitched. The Bobcats enforced their will early and often in the ballgame. March 7 The Saints began Tuesday with a 14-2 loss to the Keiser University Seahawks. Nicholas Burch was named the starting pitcher for the Saints against the Seahawks and he had a solid first inning, giving up just one hit and allowing no runs. The turning point in the game came soon after in the second inning, when Keiser was able to put together five runs on just two hits and break the game open. CSJ followed with a 10-0 shutout loss
in a rematch game against St. Thomas. Ryan Cummings got the starting nod on the hill for the Saints against St. Thomas. His day did not last long, as the Bobcats were able to put together six runs on six hits in the very first inning. March 8 The Fighting Saints squandered a seven-run lead in the ninth inning to lose to the Ave Maria University Gyrenes on Wednesday. CSJ dominated the game until the final inning, in which the Gyrenes were able to put together eight runs on seven hits leading to the unbelievable comeback victory. March 9 The Saints suffered their worst loss of the season after being defeated 18-1 by the Keiser Seahawks on Thursday. They gave up 16 hits, including seven extra-base hits. CSJ used five different pitchers throughout the game but none of them had an answer for the hot bats of the Seahawks. March 10 CSJ fell to the Florida Memorial University Lions 3-2 in the first of two games on Friday. Nick Powers pitched well for the Saints, giving up just two runs in six innings, but the bats never came alive for CSJ. Finally, the Saints were able to come away with a 3-1 victory over the Lions in their last game of the Florida trip. Derek Sanderson was credited with the win for CSJ and Ben Brown got the save. The Saints only had four total hits, but were able to take advantage on the basepaths, scoring three.
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Mill River UHS basketball teams and coaches compete against cancer Mill River Union High School Girls’ and Boys’ JV and Varsity Basketball teams hosted American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer games in February to raise awareness and funds to help fight cancer. The Minutemen brought in just over $5,400, which will help fund cancer research and patient programs that save lives and end suffering from the disease. Athletic Director and event organizer Kim Maniery said, “Being able to host Coaches vs. Cancer games gave our athletes and the community a chance to give back to an amazing cause, as the
Mill River community of faculty, staff and students has experienced the effects of cancer first hand. Seeing the community and MRU fans come out and fill the stands for those games was truly remarkable and unforgettable for all teams involved.” “The Mill River teams and community have taken action and made a valuable contribution to advancing the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society,” said Brian Casalinova, American Cancer Society community manager of Special Events. “Every dollar raised gets us closer to a cure.”
Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The program leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs.
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Free press:
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Extending the right to student journalists
continued from page 6 school-sponsored media.” The Vermont House will now consider S. 18 as legislators return to Montpelier from town meeting week break. The Hazelwood case began in 1983 when, according to a Sept. 13, 1987, New York Times report by Mark Uhlig, “the principal of a St. Louis high school deleted articles on sex and relationships from The Spectrum, the school’s newspaper. Three students filed suit, asserting their First Amendment rights had been violated.” The principal of this school, Robert E. Reynolds, deemed both articles to be inappropriate and not protective enough of students’ right to privacy and prevented them from being published in The Spectrum. Uhlig reported, “In their lawsuit, three student journalists, Cathy Kuhlmeier, Leslie Smart and Leanne Tippett, argued that Dr. Reynolds had interfered with the newspaper’s function as a ‘public forum.’ School officials argued that the newspaper, as an extension of classroom instruction, did not enjoy First Amendment protections.” The case worked its way up to the U.S.
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Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the principal 5-3, and stated that school administrators could censor an article if it proved “ungrammatical, poorly written, inadequately researched, biased or prejudiced, vulgar or profane, or unsuitable for immature audiences.” This is madness! Anybody can have the opinion that something is poorly written. This ruling gives school officials the ability to act like bouncers and decide what can go and what doesn’t in a high school newspaper. This is not journalism; that’s public relations ... During my two years as editor of the Bellows Free Academy Mercury in St. Albans, I have covered challenging topics that include school administrators receiving substantial pay increases when numerous teachers were cut from the budget, the Black Lives Matter group protesting outside BFA, the BFA school board’s concern that Missisquoi Valley Union had higher test scores — and the list goes on and on. After working hard with the paper’s adviser, Peter Riegelman, and having successfully covered these issues, it is
troubling to hear that, should my school administrators have wanted to, they could have blocked these stories from being published. However, recognizing the importance of the student press, BFA Principal Chris Mosca chose not to. Burlington High School is a school that has been censored. This censorship came over a story that involved a Trump supporter being harassed at his or her school. By the Burlington High administration censoring the school paper and requesting prior review for the foreseeable future, the school is suppressing a legitimate issue that is not going away anytime soon. What is this going to do long-term? Teach kids that whenever there is a controversial issue, to run away from it and hide? Journalism students today should not be concerned with whether their feature story will be censored by their school’s hierarchy. Instead, students should learn, and practice skills, that make a journalist successful. Thankfully, S. 18 would rework school administrators’ ability to meddle in student news publications. Support for the bill continues to grow, including from
New Voices Vermont – a newly formed group of students, teachers, professional journalists and other believers in the Student Press. As the bill reads, nothing shall “prevent a student media adviser from teaching professional standards of English and journalism to student journalists.” These standards are similar to those listed on the Student Press Law Center journalism ethics site and practiced at BFA and other high schools across Vermont. Since every journalism program in the state has selected someone it deemed fit as an adviser, S.18 puts the judgment about what to publish and what to delete from the student paper in the proper, capable hands of the adviser. S.18 needs the support of parents, professional journalists, and the voters of Vermont so that it is passed and student journalists are able to experience the free and full responsibilities that the First Amendment protects in our nation. Robbie Maher is editor and marketing director of the Bree Free Academy Mercury in St. Albans.
Incumbent mayor gets smoked by David Allaire
continued from page 2 a proposal he announced in April for Rutland to become a resettlement site for Syrian and Iraqi refugees. Instead, he said at that time, it was a race about leadership and building on the progress made in the city during his tenure, from improving infrastructure to fighting drugs and crime through collaborative approaches, led by the city’s Project Vision. He said Wednesday that while candidates did talk about other matters during the campaign, from economic de-
“WHAT REALLY DID IN CHRIS LOURAS AT THE END OF THE DAY WAS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,” NOTTE SAID. velopment to growing the city’s declining population, the driving issue for voters seemed to be refugee resettlement. “I think as much as the candidates tried to make this a campaign based on issues and facts,” he said, “I think the electorate ultimately made their decisions based on emotions, tied very closely to the refugee situation.” Louras’ announcement in April of the refugee program led to heated debate in the city over the issues, with one group, Rutland Welcomes, forming in support of the initiative, and another, Rutland First, opposing the proposal. Criticism was also leveled at Louras for not informing the Board of Aldermen and the public about the proposal earlier, when planning had already been underway for months. Eventually, the U.S. State Department did select the city as a refugee resettlement site in September, with 100 families expected to arrive this year. However, after two Syrian families made it to Rutland, the program was put on hold by executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. Officials are still trying to determine what the latest executive order, issued earlier this week, will mean for Rutland. It calls for a 120-day suspension of the program. Also, it’s the State Department that controls refugee resettlement, not the mayor or the Board of Aldermen. Allaire campaigned on opposing resettlement, saying the process lacked transparency and that more information and input from the public was needed. “It’s not the refugees I had a problem with, it was the process,” Allaire said during the campaign and reiterated Tuesday night. Observers of the race say they were surprised by the margin of Allaire’s victory, but not necessarily the result. “I thought it would be closer,” said former Rutland Mayor Jeffrey Wennberg, who served 12 years in the city’s top elected office and now is the city’s public works commissioner in Louras’ administration. “I think it’s pretty clear that on a number of issues,” Wennberg said, “David is going to take the city in a new direction.” Board of Aldermen President William Notte, in analyzing the city elections, pointed Wednesday to the race for six seats on the board that drew 17 candidates. Of the six candidates winning seats, four supported refugee resettlement, and two have opposed it, he said.
Tom Depoy and Timothy Cook both have said they “I’m very excited about Rutland electing me,” she said. oppose the refugee resettlement proposal, with Cook a “It gives Rutland a sense of diversity. I’m younger, I’m founding member of Rutland First. African-American, I’m a woman.” Lisa Ryan, Melinda Humphrey, Christopher Ettori and Rich Clark, the director of the Castleton Polling InstiRebecca Mattis have all expressed support for the protute, said that he was expecting a much closer mayoral gram. race. “For someone to get a majority in a four-person race Incumbent Tom Depoy topped the field with 2,060 is astonishing,” he said. votes. Lisa Ryan, making her first run for the board, However, Clark said, what can be gleaned from the mayfinished second with 1,861, and Timothy Cook, also a first- oral results is not entirely clear, especially when factoring time candidate, finished third with 1,852. in the Board of Aldermen’s race. “It’s kind of like reading tea Incumbents Melinda Humphrey had 1,629 votes and leaves. Here’s where exit polls have their value,” he said. Christopher Ettori garnered 1,561 votes, finishing fourth Clark did agree with a comment made by the incumand fifth. Rebecca Mattis, another candidate running for bent mayor during the campaign the first time, took sixth place, and the final available seat, “I think Christopher Louras said it well in one of the with 1,318 votes. forums where he said, ‘People are watching from all The Board of Aldermen results, Notte said, coupled with over,’” Clark recalled. “This was one of those spotlight the mayoral race, show that the electorate is not of one local elections.” mind on refugee resettlement. Tom Donahue, executive director of BROC-Community “There’s some people who support it and want to Action, is a former city alderman and co-hosted election see it start up again, other people who hope it’s gone for coverage Tuesday night on PEG-TV, the local public access good. I think the choices people made really show that,” channel. Notte said. ”I think that goes a long way to showing that He said Wednesday that while refugee resettlement the mayor lost a lot of votes that were totally unrelated to may have been the top issue on people’s minds in the refugee resettlement.” mayor’s race, other factors were at play. Those include the Notte said he believe the big issue impacting the mayissue with the fire department as well as two prominent or’s race was the fire department and a proposed reorgabusinesses moving out of downtown within the past two nization plan by the mayor and fire chief. The proposal led months: The Coffee Exchange and Hawley’s florist. to a budget standoff, and the firefighters union endorsed “I think with that being right in the throes of the camAllaire for mayor. paign everything was stacking up against the current “What really did in Chris Louras at the end of the day administration,” Donahue said. “These things are hapwas the fire department,” Notte said. “I think it really hurt pening one after another. It makes it very difficult, almost Chris that once the reorganization, when people first beinsurmountable.” came aware of it, the fire department in lockstep opposed Allaire, who twice ran unsuccessfully against Louras in it, and opposed it for safety reasons.” the past two elections, will now start putting together his Louras and the fire chief contended the plan did not administration, beginning with selecting a new city attorcompromise safety. ney. Current attorney Charles Romeo had earlier resigned Depoy said Wednesday it was tough to conclude from from the post. the election results exactly what issues drove voters to the The new mayor takes office March 15. polls, though for many refugee resettlement was at least a In a twist, Allaire, who was in the middle of his two-year factor, though maybe not the deciding one. “I THINK AS MUCH AS THE CANDIDATES TRIED TO MAKE “There’s a lot of issues that affect this city,” he THIS A CAMPAIGN BASED ON ISSUES AND FACTS, I THINK said, from the fire departTHE ELECTORATE ULTIMATELY MADE THEIR DECISIONS ment reorganization to moving forward with a new BASED ON EMOTIONS, TIED VERY CLOSELY TO THE REFUGEE city pool. SITUATION,” SAID LOURAS. “Refugee settlement will never be completely behind us,” he said. “Right now there are some pressing issues that term on the board, will also get to appoint a new member to serve out the remaining year. have to be taken care of. Refugee resettlement is going to Meanwhile, Louras said he didn’t believe any changes in be handled now by the feds, by the Trump administration how he campaigned would have led to a different result. and the Department of State.” “When you get whopped, when you get creamed, it’s Ryan said Wednesday that because she was a first-time not about tactics, it’s not about strategy,” Louras said. candidate, she may not have been tied to one particular He added that he doesn’t know what his future will hold. issue, such as refugee resettlement. “I have no clue,” Louras said. “I’ve been out of a job for “Louras just kind of had refugee resettlement attached only 12 hours.” to his name,” she said. “The people who didn’t like that, just didn’t vote him.” Then he looked at his desk. Ryan, 28, will become the first African-American mem“This is the cleanest it’s ever been,” the outgoing ber of the Board of Aldermen. mayor said.
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Ski Shop Showcase Sport Obermeyer, an iconic skiwear brand for 70 years
By Karen D. Lorentz
Fashionista or bargain hunter, the sales are on and it’s time to shop! Good quality snow wear lasts forever, keeps you warm and dry, and gives great value. The colors, fabrics, and fashions that have graced the slopes since the 1950s—when one saw mostly black, red, and powder blue—are truly amazing and fun! I started skiing in wool gabardine pants and a thin nylon jacket over heavy sweaters in 1959, graduated to powder blue White Stag stretch pants and harpoon cloth parka I made in home ec. (1960s), colorful synthetic-fill and down parkas and warm-ups (1970s), and then an Obermeyer pink stretch bib and down jacket outfit (1978). When shopping in the former Benn Bury Shop in Rutland, I had bumped into the striking Maries Noe, a former German National Figure Skating Champion who was then running the Chalet International in Killington with husband Waldy (1964-1986). She talked me into buying the pink Obermeyer outfit but insisted I get the bib in the smaller, form-fitting size. So after the third son weighed in at 9-plus pounds, I purchased a black Obermeyer insulated stretch bib in a larger size at the Basin Ski Shop spring sale in 1983. It still fits and at half price ($75) amounts to $2.35 per season, a great value—as are my other warm-ups that go with different parkas. Since then, my additional Obermeyer items have included a technical shell, a mid-layer, and a puffy vest. I wonder if there is anyone out there who’s been skiing since the 1950s or 1960s who hasn’t worn Obermeyer at some point! The Klaus behind Sport Obermeyer Sport Obermeyer is one of the pioneering designers of skiwear and the oldest U.S. skiwear brand. Other ‘oldie but goodies’ are Bogner, a German brand dating to 1932, and Descente, a Japanese producer since 1954. Hirsch-Weis began manufacturing White Stag skiwear in Oregon in 1931 and the skiwear line was a huge success. Eventually the sportswear brand was sold and then sold again in 2003 to Wal-Mart, which now uses the trademark on women’s apparel, not skiwear. Another reason many a skier may have worn Obermey-
er is that founder Klaus Obermeyer pioneered the quilted down jacket. Born in a German alpine village in 1919, Obermeyer nailed his shoes to an orange-crate board to make his first skis. At five he received “real” skis made by Stein Eriksen’s father Marius, an early ski maker. Obermeyer was educated in aeronautical engineering, but those jobs were scarce when he came to the United States in 1946 so he sold Bavarian neckties at Sun Valley. He relocated to Aspen to become a ski instructor, and when he saw that people weren’t dressed properly for the slopes, he took the goose down comforter his mother had sent with him—assuming North America would be cold—and stitched a prototype down parka. His quilted down parka was the first in a string of innovations, which included high-altitude sunscreen, turtlenecks, mirrored sunglasses, nylon wind-shirts, side-zip warm-up pants, double-lensed goggles, and two-pronged ski brakes. There were other advances to make skiing more enjoyable and safer, but Obermeyer purposefully didn’t patent his inventions because he wanted to share improvements that would make skiing fun for everyone. His love of snow sports also led to Sport Obermeyer’s Powder Rule. When more than 6 inches of snow falls overnight, Klaus’s famous yodel is played on local radio stations signaling that his Aspen employees may go skiing that morning. At age 97, he is still checking in to his Aspen office daily and skiing on nice days. Sport Obermeyer concept shop Sport Obermeyer designs ski clothing for men, women, teens, and children with many practical as well as technical features. Barbara “Beejay” Jeromin, a showroom model and merchandiser for Obermeyer for 18 years, notes the Obermeyer Concept Shop located in the Killington Sports complex, sports the largest collection of Obermeyer winter wear (now 40% off) in the East—the other Concept Shop is in Aspen. In addition to carrying the latest styles in trendy bright solids, prints, and florals, the shop carries navy, black, and red garments for those who prefer a more traditional look, she noted, adding “men can still find the comfortable
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black bibs.” Children can outgrow their apparel rather quickly so Obermeyer developed the “I-Grow” Extended Wear System for teens and children. I-Grow has a built-in extra hem in the snow pants that can be let down as kids grow (also in sleeves for children). By accommodating growth spurts, this feature makes it possible to get several seasons wear out of an outfit, Jeromin noted. Other children’s features include a vest styled top incorporated onto snowpants in the ChilKat Bib and new for next year, a return to a stretch bibs for girls. Among technical features are: sealed seams and zippers, control zone ventilation,™ snap-away powder skirts, electronics pockets, mesh goggle pockets with wire ports, and a range of fits, including performance, active, regular, and relaxed. The recent technological integration of stretch into a garment’s fabric facilitates ease of motion
WHEN MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW FALLS OVERNIGHT, KLAUS’S FAMOUS YODEL IS PLAYED ON LOCAL RADIO STATIONS SIGNALING THAT HIS ASPEN EMPLOYEES MAY GO SKIING THAT MORNING. and comfort, Jeromin noted. She also explained that “Waterproof and breathable fabrics help keep skiers dry and therefore comfortable because the body cools down much quicker when wet.” For a 10/10K garment, the first number refers to a 10,000mm fabric’s ability to resist wetness soaking through, and the 10K refers to its breathability—a measure of how much water vapor can pass from inside the fabric to outside in a 24- hour period. The higher the numbers—they go up to 30/30K—the greater the waterproofing and breathability. Another Obermeyer trait is durability. Sweaters have been passed down to younger generations because they don’t wear out; bibs, pants, and jackets get passed on, too. Such longevity speaks to a dedication to quality. Now in its 70th year, Sport Obermeyer also continues to develop sustainable fabrics and work on insulation and thermal regulation for base to outer layers. The combination of quality and innovation have made Obermeyer an iconic brand. Many of the original ski clothing retailers have succumbed to takeovers and today’s competition from bigger companies like LL Bean, North Face, and Patagonia. But family-owned and operated Sport Obermeyer continues to thrive on a formula of fashion, elegant fabrics, functional designs, technical performance, and durability. And skiers and snowboarders continue to benefit from the innovations Klaus Obermeyer shared as well as the warm, dry, and breathable snow wear now available to us through many wonderful brands and fashions you’ll find on sale all up and down the Killington Road. Time to shop till you drop!
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Maple Leaf quilters monthly meeting to feature auction Tuesday, March 21, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Maple Leaf Quilters Guild will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 21, 7 p.m. at Christ the King Parish Hall, 66 South Main Street in Rutland. This month features the guild auction for members and friends. Professional auctioneer Barb Watters will begin the auction promptly at 7 p.m. Auction offerings are donated by guild members and historically include fabric, UFOs, sewing, crafting and quilting books, notions and miscellaneous related items. For information contact info@mapleleafquilters. org or visit mapleleafquilters.org.
RAFFL hosts free community movie night at Paramount Theatre Thursday, March 16, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—On March 16, the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) will be showing “Big Night” at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Rutland. The film is about two Italian immigrants who own a struggling restaurant, and their efforts to save the business through an elaborate feast. This event is free and open to the public, and also offered as a thank you to donors and volunteers. The night will begin with a mixer at 6 p.m. for community members and local
farmers. There also will be live music performed by George Nostrand with food and drink available for purchase. The movie will start at 7 p.m.
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The Paramount Theatre is located at 30 Center St., Rutland. For more information, visit rutlandfarmandfood.org.
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The Geraldine School of Irish Dance will be making an appearance at O’Dwyer’s Public House during the Killington Irish Festival, March 17-18.
O’Dwyer’s Public House will hold its first Killington Irish Festival over St. Pat’s weekend
Friday & Saturday March 1718—KILLINGTON—O’Dwyer’s Public House at the Summit Lodge in Killington will host the first annual Killington Irish Festival (Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend), March 17-18. The Festival kicks off Friday, March 17 at 3 p.m. (and again Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.) in the Green Mountain Room of Summit Lodge, which will be converted into a Dublin street scene complete with doors of Dublin, vendors, brewers, distillers, tastings, pipers, World Champion Irish dancers direct from Ireland, and artisans. Just past the giant bal-
loon rainbow, there will be face painting, a coloring contest, story telling, games and lots of fun. In O’Dwyer’s Public House, both Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 4 p.m., there will be food and grog, giveaways by Guinness, Jameson, Bushmill, Harpoon, Murphy’s Irish Stout, Baker Distributing, Farrell Distributing and Southern Wine and Spirits along with traditional Irish music by County Down, Fahy’s Field, members of the Catamount Pipe Band, and appearances by the world champion dancers of the Geraldine School of Irish Dance. Throughout the week-
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end, there will be a raffle with some great prizes along with the sale of event t-shirts, a percentage of the proceeds of which will support the local Killington Volunteer Fire Department. Emmett O’Dwyer, owner of the Summit Lodge and O’Dwyer’s Public House, the organizer and driving force behind the Killington Irish Festival, has unequivocally stated that this event is not a oneshot deal, but will continue to grow to become a Killington tradition. For more information regarding times and events, email ned@summitlodgevt.com.
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Killington School of Resort Management to hold open house for prospective students, March 18 Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Students in search of a unique hospitality and resort education experience in the heart of the outdoors, look no further: Green Mountain College’s Killington School of Resort Management (KSRM) invites prospective students and their families to attend an open house at the school Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for a chance to connect with the program’s passionate faculty and current students, learn firsthand what KSRM is all about, and even put their ski and snowboarding skills to use on the Vermont slopes. Offering the only program of its
kind in the U.S., KSRM provides students from around the world with the chance to earn a B.S. degree in resort and hospitality management in just three years. Students live, study, work and play in the backyard of the east coast’s largest four season resort at Killington. “Our spring Open House provides prospective students with the opportunity to hear more about what makes KSRM one of the most unique higher education programs in the country,” said Frank Pauze, director of KSRM. “We encourage those that are considering the program to join us on March 18 and learn what it
means to work hard and play hard as a KSRM student, and how we equip our students with the business skills and experience they need for successful careers.” KSRM mirrors Green Mountain College’s commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability and the school’s accelerated academic program includes a balanced mix of liberal arts, resort and hospitality management, and business classes. In addition, throughout the year, KSRM students gain as many as four meaningful work experiences for their resumes, earning an average of $16,500 while in the program.
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This maple festival features a demo of early maple sugar making in a cast iron kettle over an open fire.
Historical Society Maple Festival blends old and new Sunday, March 19, 1 p.m.–MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS— Remarkable silent auction offers, local artists and craftspersons, merchants and professionals highlight the 29th annual Maple Festival of the Middletown Springs Historical Society Sunday, March 19, 1-4 p.m. The event will feature a demo of early maple sugar making in a cast iron kettle over an open fire. Local sugar maker Ryan Mahar and historians David Wright and Jon Mathewson will give a presentation on maple sugaring history and current practice using examples from the Historical Society collection. Maple desserts, Vermont maple products, plus 2017 syrup will be available for sale. Old-fashioned sugar on snow and maple cotton candy are always favorites. Acoustic music and kids’ activities enliven the free afternoon event. Videos about Vermont maple sugaring will be shown continuously. Silent auction offers include stays at vacation condos or B&Bs in Williamsburg, Va. and Middletown Springs; a 2017-18 Killington one-day pass; a professional ski tuneup; 100 gallons of heating oil; genealogical and natural science research; lessons in billiards/pool, spinning and photography; a basket of wine; a homemade quilt as well as other fine craft items; homemade pies; and more. A raffle drawing with prizes including cash, maple syrup and maple products, craft items, and gift certificates from local businesses will go on during the festival. Museum exhibits on Middletown Springs history are on view during the festival. Admission is free and the building is handicap accessible. For more info, call 802-235-2376.
Need a passport? North Springfield post office can help Saturday, March 18, 8:30 a.m.—NORTH SPRINGFIELD—The travel industry saw close to one billion international travelers in the first nine months of 2016 according to the World Tourism Organization—that’s 34 million more than the
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same period the prior year—and the U.S. Postal Service is ready to prepare travelers for such future excursions. To make it easier to apply for a U.S. Passport, the
North Springfield Post Office is hosting a Passport Day with no appointment necessary on Saturday, March 18. Stop by the post office at 39 Main Street between 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on March 18, no appointment is required. Postal clerks can even take your passport photo if you do not have one. North Springfield Postmaster Carole Canfield said, “With routine passport processing times of six weeks, it’s never too early to start planning for that out-of-country trip. And we’re here to help.” The postmaster cites USPS.com as an excellent resource for getting passport paperwork and locating other acceptance facilities across the nation.
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Slate Valley Museum presents an evening of Celtic music Saturday, March 18, 7 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—The Slate Valley Museum is excited to again host popular celt band Gypsy Reel Saturday, March 18, 7-9 p.m. The night following St. Patrick’s Day the band will be playing Irish clas-
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sics and their own mix of modern celtic flare. Gypsy Reel plays high energy stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. The music is an exciting synthesis of world rhythms. Gypsy Reel’s lineup is comprised of banjoist, guitarist and vocalist Claudine Langille; Graham Parker, eclectic fiddler extraordinaire; Camille Parker who has captivated the hearts
of audiences across the globe with her mandolin, bodhran and vocals; and the young prodigy Silas Hamilton on standup bass. ““Erin go Bragh” which means “Ireland Forever” will be the spirit of the night’s music,” said Slate Valley Museum Executive Director Krista Rupe. “As an institution we enjoy bringing the music of the different immigrant groups, like the Irish, who came to America to build the slate industry to keep the wonderful cultural traditions alive.” Gypsy Reel’s fiddle player Graham Parker said, “Gypsy Reel are delighted to be returning to the Slate Valley Museum! The Celtic roots of the areas quarry workers and settlers are honored in our songs.” Tickets to see Gypsy Reel are $10. To make a reservation call 518642-1417 or stop by the museum, located at 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. For more information, visit the website: slatevalleymuseum.org.
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The 2016 West Rutland Variety Show raised funds fro the West Rutland Food Shelf, seeing acts both small and large.
West Rutland Variety Show to benefit Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter this year Sunday, March 19, 3 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The eighth annual West Rutland Variety Show will showcase local talent to raise money for the Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter Sunday, March 19, a variety of local talent, featuring members of the West Rutland and Rutland communities and beyond, will be performing music, comedy, and dance at West Rutland Town Hall with a 3 p.m. start time. Tom Leypoldt, executive director of PEG-TV, will serve as the master of ceremonies. Members of St. Bridget and St. Stanislaus Kostka Churches in West Rutland will perform, as will the Rut-
land Curbstone Chorus and dancers from Just Dance studio. Adult and youth singers, musicians, and comedians will round out the program. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale. All funds raised will go directly to the Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors/children under 12, or $20 for a family. For tickets, call 802-438-2490. West Rutland Town Hall is located at 35 Marble Street, West Rutland. The Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter (RCWNS) is the single agency addressing the issue of domestic and/or sexual violence
in Rutland County, serving families and individuals in the community who have been victims of violence. RCWNS’s focus includes prevention, education, outreach and safe housing to the communities of Rutland County with the goal of preventing and decreasing incidences of further abuse. During 2015/16, RCWNS served 731 women, men and children; led 17 trainings to a total of 354 law enforcement officers, victim advocates, volunteers, and medical and legal professionals; and reached over 820 members of the Rutland community through outreach events.
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Irish Comedy Tour will have crowds “Dublin’” over with laughs Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m.— RUTLAND—Making a return to the Paramount Theatre right on time for the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day is the Irish Comedy Tour, Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m. The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band of hooligans. The clover—make that clever—comedians, whose ancestors hail from
the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Bostonborn Mike McCarthy; Nova Scotia’s Damon Leibert; and from Inchicore, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland Derrick Keane. Don’t miss these hilarious Irish American comedians as they tear apart—and validate—all of the Irish myths and stereotypes. Please note, the Paramount prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all pro-
ductions may appeal to or be appro priate for every person or for all ages The Paramount Theatre encourages its patrons to familiarize themselves with the show in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasin tickets. General admission tickets are $20, available at paramountvt.org, the box office, or by calling 802-7750903. Paramount Theatre is located at 30 Center St., Rutland.
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Students, teachers, parents and community members will roll up their sleeves to create art this spring. A new project called th!NKis a collaboration between all the schools in the Rutland Northeast School District and the Compass Music and Arts Foundation in Brandon. The concept is to create a large collaborative drawing by engaging the creative strength of the RNESU students, teachers, parents, and community members. Beginning March 20, the walls of the main 2,300 sq. ft. gallery space at the Compass Music and Arts
Center will be covered with big sheets of blank paper, and over the course of the following three weeks more than 900 students of all ages and their teachers will take field trips (at least one and as many as four trips a day) to visit and draw on the walls using ink and a brush. Planning and execution of this event has been, and will continue to be, a very large undertaking. The hope is that it will be an event that embodies the collaborative, positive, and creative nature of our community. We also hope the experience of working on this drawing
will promote conversation and thinking about what it means to be part of a big project, and a community, like the one we live in. Making thoughtful choices about what to draw while considering both what has been drawn before you and what might be drawn after you leave is a metaphor for living in community with others. The space will also be open on Saturday afternoons (March 25 and April 1) from 1-5 p.m., as well as Thursday evenings (March 30 and April 6) from 3:30-7:30 p.m. for families and community members to participate in
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the drawing. Together we will transform the sheets of blank paper into a single complex and interconnected drawing. On April 13 from 4-7 p.m. there will be a reception for everyone to visit and view the completed drawing.
ArtisTree welcomes public on Irish musical journey Friday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.— SOUTH POMFRET—ArtisTree Community Arts Center welcomes Pete’s Posse for a St. Patrick’s concert, Friday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. Join Vermont’s own multi-generational folk power trio, Pete’s Posse, for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to be remembered! The concert will take the audience on a musical journey along the Celtic roots that run from the British Isles to North America, through the posse’s own original songs and tunes to traditional Irish ballads and beyond. There will be wild harmonies, thunderous rhythm and pure spirit, sure to dazzle and delight. Entry is $20, and there will be a cash bar. ArtisTree is located at 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret. For more info, visit artistreevt.org.
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The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Check our Facebook for 506 Bistro and hours andBar daily specials. (802) 422-4411 Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights
Bentleys
Located a few miles east in the beautiful village of Woodstock, Bentleys Restaurant has been a favorite of locals and travelers alike for over 40 years. Lunch and dinner daily. Tasty fare, live music, cocktails & craft brews — 802.475.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com something for everyone! Central and Elm | Woodstock, VT | (802) 457-3232 www.bentleysrestaurant.com Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT A short scenic drive from Killington
Birch Ridge
Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998, dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to complete your day in Killington. Featuring Vermont inspired New American cuisine in the inns dining room and Great Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made desserts. www.birchridge.com. (802) 422-4293.
Bridgewater Corners
Pop on in to the Bridgewater Corners Country Store for a quick and delicious breakfast on the go. Local favorites include the breakfast burrito or wrap and freshly baked doughnuts, muffins, bagels and English muffins. Or try one of their signature sandwiches. You can also call ahead to avoid the wait. www.bridgewatercornerstore.com (802) 672-6241
Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie
Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. Now serving Brunch on Sundays. www.choicesrestaurantkillington.com (802) 422-4030
Clear River Tavern
Great burgers, pizza, steak, salads and other tavern fare are waiting for you at this hidden gem tucked behind the Clear River Inn in Pittsfield, right on scenic Route 100. Friendly bartenders and servers will greet you when you come in to enjoy a meal, our rotating draft beer list and full bar. We’re accessible from the VAST snowmobile trails all winter. When you’re here, you’re in The Clear! (802) 746-8999.
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Black Bear Pub’s family friendly atmosphere invites warm conversation and great shows. Our pub style menu also features local craft brews, bottled beers and a great selection of wines. Join us for All You Can Eat Pasta on Saturdays! (802) 772-7118
The Foundry at Summit Pond
Enjoy an intimate dining menu or tavern specials at Killington’s only waterside dining that also has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. Appetizers include crab cakes, buffalo drumsticks and a cheese plate while the entrees include chicken Marsala, meat loaf, steamed lobster and more. The tavern menu features nachos, fried fish sandwich, teriyaki steak sandwich and others. www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
Fuzzy’s Diner & Cafe
Now open under new ownership and management, Fuzzy’s Diner & Cafe offers fresh baked goods daily, breakfast, brunch and dinner. Also featuring a full service bar with local and craft microbrews. Farm-to-table daily specials. 2841 Killington Road, Killington. (802) 422-3177.
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Chef Gregory Bergeron joins us at the Highline Lodge this season. Having grown up in the region, Greg brings with him an intimate knowledge of local farms and purveyors, as well as a passion to cook with only the freshest ingredients that reflect the changing of the seasons. (802) 315-0034
Inn at Long Trail
Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. Rosemary’s Restaurant is now open, serving dinner. Reservations are appreciated. http://innatlongtrail.com/Home.html (802) 775-7181
Jones’ Donuts
Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/ Call (802) 773-7810.
JAX Food & Games
At Killington’s hometown bar, you’re bound to have a good time with good food. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads are all available. With live entertainment seven days a week, they’re always serving food until last call. www.supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-5334
Killington Market
Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salads and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594 .
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With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665
Liquid Art
Forget about the polar vortex for a little while at Liquid Art where they service Vermont artisan coffee, tea, espresso and lattes. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, they also offer signature cocktails. Light bites are offered for breakfast, lunch or happy hour if you get hungry. http://liquidartvt.com/menu/ (802) 422-2787
Moguls
Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777
Mountain Top Inn
With The Highlands Dining Room & Mountain Top Tavern, breakfast, lunch or dinner are all options whether staying overnight or visiting for the day. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine from seasonal salads, local artisan cheeseboards and chicken & biscuits to filet mignon, the menu is sure to tempt your taste buds. Choose from 12 Vermont craft beers on tap. Warm up by the terrace fire pit after dinner. Wednesday nights, Burger & Brew. www.mountaintopinn.com (802) 483-2311
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Peppinos
Chef-owned since 1992, Peppino’s offers Neapolitan cuisine at its finest: pasta, veal, chicken, seafood, steak, and flatbreads. If you want it, Peppino’s has it! Aprés-hour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads. For reservations, call (802) 422-3293. www.peppinosvt.com.
Pickle Barrel
Being Killington’s largest and most exciting venue, you’re bound to have a good time in here. Party the night away and feed yourself on delicious food such as chicken wings, onion rings, French fries or even a bowl of bacon. If that doesn’t interest you, you’re able to make your own pizza, by the slice or the whole pie. www.picklebarrelnightclub. com (802) 422-3035
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If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738
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Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832
O’Dwyers Public House
O’Dwyers Public House at the Summit Lodge welcomes you to enjoy traditional Irish fare including Guinness Stew, Seafood Pie and Bangers and Mash, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Irish and local brews are on tap, and we have live music every weekend! (802) 422-3535.
Sunup Bakery
Killington’s favorite bakery and sandwich shop offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches served on fresh English muffins, bagels croissant and even gluten free bread is available. A variety of sandwiches are freshly made with all organic products. If coffee is something you’re craving, they have an espresso bar. www.sunupbakery.com (802) 422-3865
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
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Iras Milky Way Farm: continued from page 4 “If you are able to donate more, we and our ‘brown-eyed girls’ would greatly appreciate it,” the site reads. “Together we can Save the Milky Way Farm.” In the more than two weeks the page has been up, nearly $5,000 has been raised from 96 donors, including some from faraway places. “We are a small family farm in CO,” one poster to the site who donated $5 wrote. “I pray that you can keep your MILKY WAY FARM and all those beautiful brown eyed girls!” Another, who pitched in $100, is much closer than Colorado. “We always wave hi to your lovely cows whenever we drive by on our way to Rutland,” that donor wrote. “We so want your farm to succeed!” A $5 donor added, “Wish we could do more! We own a country store and are in similar straits. Best of luck — we love small farms!” If the gofundme campaign is successful at raising the $200,000, the Clarks said they will use about $150,000 to pay off the FSA and the remainder to cover other bills. “So we can get them out of here and decide what we can do with the rest of our lives, Saceric-Clark said. Should the Gofundme effort raise only some of the money and an auction is held, she said one option would be to have someone bid on at least 25 of the cows so the farm could continue to operate, but smaller. Debts, payments and plans The bankruptcy proceeding started in 2012 when the farm filed for Chapter 12, which allows a small farm to reorganize and restructure debt. Creditors included the Farm Service Agency, People’s United Bank and the Vermont Agricultural Credit Corp. Saceric-Clark said it was creditors who first pitched her the idea of filing Chapter 12, telling her it was made for situations just like the one they were in, a small farm dealing with uncertain conditions year to year, from weather to milk prices. At first her son, whose name would be on the filing as operator of the business, balked at the idea, but he eventually agreed. A short time later her husband was diagnosed with cancer. His doctor, Saceric-Clark said, told her that keeping him on the farm was among the best prescriptions for his physical health and mental well-being. “Farming, for my husband, was never his job, farming for him was truly a calling,” she said, stopping to wipe away tears. “If he was going to lose that, we pretty much thought
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he wouldn’t have any kind of a will to fight the cancer.” The farm emerged with a reorganization plan, which included restructuring loans and paying off a debt to the FSA of $287,040 over five years, with monthly payments averaging $4,784. That debt was critical because it covered the cows, the machinery and the equipment, she said. However, her husband’s health was not getting better. And she was responsible for making payments and filing monthly reports with the bankruptcy court on the progress of the farm. They fell behind on payments. “In my mind, it was prioritizing,” she said. “And I certainly thought that his health was more important than these monthly reports.” In January 2016, the cancer claimed her husband’s life, adding to the stress and despair she felt at a time the farm already had its share of both. In the summer, the family held a fundraising event through an organization they formed, Our Little Candle, to help other small farms in honor of Clark Sr. Also around that time, a parttime worker at the farm quit. They tried to modify their reorganization plan in November, but People’s United and the FSA argued against it. If the case were dismissed, it would allow for the enforcement of a stipulation in the plan that called for the “liquidation” of assets: the cows, the machinery and the equipment, to cover the debt. The Clarks’ last attempt to modify their plan called for downsizing the herd to a more manageable operation for one person, around 25 cows, which would allow the son to also work off the farm to earn money. Money raised from the sale of the other cows would go to pay down the debt. Also, Saceric-Clark said, by handling the cows’ sale themselves, rather than at auction, they could guarantee the animals were going to good farms. And, she said, she would turn her home into an Airbnb, renting rooms to guests seeking to take in life on a working farm. The creditors, according to court filings, didn’t find that plan “feasible” and said the financial projections were “speculative.” “Best effort” not enough Bankruptcy court Judge Colleen Brown ordered an evidentiary hearing, which stretched over two days, in January and February. On Feb. 14, Brown issued her decision, siding with the creditors. The judge wrote that despite the Clarks’ “indefatigable desire, commitment and intent to do all they can to
save the family farm,” it didn’t overcome the legal arguments regarding the “breach” of the reorganization. The judge pointed to benchmarks, or steps that the Clarks had to take over the years to comply with the restructuring plan, that had been missed, including the prompt filing of monthly reports. And, Brown wrote, the Clarks had sold 10 cows without first checking with the creditors. Saceric-Clark said she didn’t know she needed permission to sell the 10 cows, adding that they raised $17,000 from the sale. Of that money, she said, $14,000 was paid to the FSA and $3,000 went to the town of Ira to pay property taxes. She said the offer to buy the cows came from a man in New York who was starting up an operation. “We knew they were going to a really nice home, they were going to be cared for,” Saceric-Clark said. “No one ever said not to sell them.” Sensenich, the bankruptcy trustee, said the “tragedy” of the case is that the family had paid down about 60 percent of the debt in the initial approved reorganization plan. The selling of the 10 cows, even though the family believed they had good reason and got a fair price, created a stumbling block, he said. “That sort of tripped one of the triggers,” Sensenich said. “That made it really hard to keep the Chapter 12 going.” Sensenich has been a bankruptcy trustee since 1991 and said such cases involving farmers filing Chapter 12 are successful about 75 percent of the time. Chapter 12 was created, Sensenich said, in the late 1980s, as a response by Congress to a record number of farms going out business. Sensenich said it’s difficult for a small dairy farm to survive primarily on wholesale milk sales. “The conventional market for liquid milk is extremely volatile and will dip well below the cost of product for long periods of time,” he said. “Unless you are really well-heeled, and not very leveraged, surviving the downside is very tough.” Saceric-Clark said she is continually told the operation is too small and not “viable,” a word she kept hearing about her proposed restructuring plan that was shot down. “If anything sets me off,” she said, “it’s that, how many times do you hear, ‘We have to save small Vermont farms, they’re the fabric of our being.’” She then asked, “Why would you want to get rid of this farm? Why wouldn’t you do everything in your power to save it?”
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KPAA Welcome Center serves as events venue KILLINGTON—The Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) operates the Killington Welcome Center, located at 2319 US-4, formerly home to Bill’s Country Store. This location served as the unofficial park-and-ride of Killington for decades. Today, not only is this site an official park-and-ride, but both Vermont Translines (formerly Greyhound) and Marble Valley Regional Transit’s “Diamond Express” pick up passengers here daily. The Killington Welcome Center has also been utilized as a space in which to host business meetings, special events and fundraisers. The Rutland Economic Development
Corp (REDC) marketing committee held a meeting in the welcome center recently. Sara Gilbert, assistant director of REDC, said, “I loved that it was easy to schedule the space — we just called Noellen, and she took care of everything. No one had trouble finding the location or parking, because it is in a very visible place on Route 4. The space itself is very inspiring — the room is open and inviting with lots of gorgeous barn wood and views of the forest out the back windows.” Killington KEEPERS, a community-based support group for Killington Elementary School, utilized the vast space at the welcome center for
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Jo Ann Riley, Castleton Community Seniors executive director, receives a $500 donation from Jennifer Hicks, manager of Stewart’s Shops Fair Haven. The Stewart’s Holiday Match gift will be used to provide scholarship assistance to children attending the Community Center’s SCAMP program, a summer day camp for children. From Thanksgiving through Christmas Day, customers contributed to the Stewart’s Holiday Match and these donations are combined with Stewart’s matching funds. Stewart’s provided support to 1,737 organizations through the Holiday Match program.
CSJ recognizes community leaders RUTLAND—Sarah Fortier and Lawrence Jensen have been named the recipients of this year’s “Pour Le Merite” merit award at College of St. Joseph. They will be recognized for their outstanding care, support and leadership in the community at the annual Founders’ Day celebration, March 15. Founders’ Day commemorates the Sisters of St. Joseph, who had the vision and perseverance to establish a Catholic college in Rutland in 1956. The “Pour Le Merite” award honors outstanding individuals from the community who exhibit substantial engagement in volunteer activities that have contributed to the betterment of the region. Fortier was named principal of Mount St. Joseph Academy in 2014, bringing a wealth of experience as dean of students and as a history instructor for more than a decade prior. Since her appointment, she has worked tirelessly to successfully grow enrollment at Communtiy leaders, page 34
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Area high school students win big at robotics competition Area high school students from Rutland captured a win this past weekend at the FIRST Robotics District Event at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass. There were 40 teams from all over New England competing in this year’s challenge, including FIRST Team 2370, the IBOTS from Rutland. The IBOTS competed in a game called FIRST Steamworks for two days and were selected as alliance partners by Team 3623, the Terror Bots from Leominster, Mass. and Team 1991, and the Dragons from Hartford, Conn. for the playoffs. After a dozen playoff matches, the IBOTS and its alliance partners won the finals in three hotly contested final rounds. The IBOTS next event is the Southern New Submitted Hampshire District Event in Bedford, N.H. from The winning team poses for a picture at the Worcester March 24-26. Polytechnic Institute.
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Clarendon turns down regional initiatives Voters chose Michael J. Klopchin over Marjorie White Southard for a three-year Select Board seat, 393-95; Heidi E. Congdon over Tammy Hogenauer for a threeyear treasurer post, 257Community 246; and Daryl Tripp over resource fair Ralph “Jinx” Loomis for a eases access to three-year road commissioner job, 292-209. services Rutland Regional Voters approved the Medical Center spon$972,030 government sors a free community and highway budget, resource fair in the RRMC 367-144, and the $77,250 Community Health road resurfacing budget, Education Center, March 357-148. But they turned 22. More than 28 comdown several regional munity partners will initiatives: a $500 approshare information about priation for Neighborthe services they provide, Works of Western Vergiving individuals an op- mont, 286-209; a $2,571 portunity to put a face to appropriation for the community services, ask Rutland regional marketquestions, and find help ing committee, 351-141; in identifying additional and a $250 appropriation useful supports. More for support of the Rutinfo is available by phone land Natural Resources at 747-1636 or by email at Conservation District, jguardado@rrmc.org. 260-234.
NeighborWorks launches public arts project for youth NeighborWorks Western Vermont plans a community art project, Together, Art Grows (TAG), which will bring youthful energy and artistic skills to create and install public art in neglected spaces, beginning in Northwest Rutland. The organizational community input session April 26 will set parameters and pinpoint locations identified as possibilities and cleared for use. Participants in the project will be age 13 through 17. TAG is a nationwide NeighborWorks program that brightens neighborhoods and builds community.
Rutland police dept. brings back youth cadet program
The Rutland City Police Department is revitalizing its cadet program for youth from 14 (or at least ninth grade) to 21 years old. Enrollees receive both classroom and hands-on experience in law enforcement. Working alongside law enforcement officers, they take part in numerous public events, meet federal agents, and learn about the many roles of law enforcement. To learn more, call Corporal Damon Nguyen or Officer Eric Morgano at 802-773-1816.
Notte withdraws candidacy for alderman presidency William Notte has decided not to run for a third term as president of Rutland City’s Board of Aldermen. His intent was to avoid a potential stalemate with longtime Alderman Sharon Davis, who had already announced her plans to run for the office. Had the year ahead been a “normal year,” Notte told aldermen in an email, he would have run, but due to Alderman David Allaire’s winning the mayoral election, the board will be short an alderman when it elects a president the first time it meets after Town Meeting Day. The board thus comprises 10 seats and must remain so until after the reorganizational meeting. If Notte were to run for the office, the votes would most likely be evenly split between him and Davis and there is no mechanism by which to settle a tie. The city’s lack of a city attorney with Charles Romeo’s resignation further complicates the situation, Notte said (see below). The board president conducts aldermen’s meetings, makes committee assignments, appoints committee chairs, and steps in as deputy mayor to act as mayor when the mayor is out of town. He or she does not participate in debates, voting only in case of a tie. The most pressing issues Davis foresees coming in front of the board are increasing the Grand List, funding infrastructure improvement, working on the fire department budget and its fire chief controversy, and marketing the city. Charles Romeo quits city job, reenters private practice Meanwhile, City Attorney Charles Romeo has taken a job with the Rutland law firm Ryan, Smith and Carbine, as of Friday, March 10. He said he had waited until Town Meeting Day on March 7 to make the announcement for fear that doing so earlier might affect the outcome of the mayoral election. Then-mayor Christopher Louras appointed Romeo as successor to Andrew Costello in 2013. Romeo had been elected to the board of aldermen and was working as a deputy state’s attorney. Newly elected Mayor David Allaire will appoint Romeo’s successor, a decision that requires confirmation by the Board of Aldermen. The city attorney position will remain vacant until the confirmation, most likely in early April.
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Rutland Town measures are well received Voters approved it all —the $983,055 town budget, 658-182; the $254,595 police budget, 549-317; the $894,049 highway budget, 686-179; the $197,850 fire department budget, 718-179; and the $122,274 recreation budget, 607-256. Comparing the numbers on the various articles, the issue that voters were least com-
fortable approving was that of $7.7 million for the school budget. But that too passed on Mar. 7 by a 100-vote margin, 484-384. Looking toward the future, town voters agreed 578-283 to add $0.005 to the tax rate with the intent of saving those funds for eventually replacing Northwood Pool.
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Pawlet voters approve budgets
Fair Haven rejects Act 46 merger
Wells Select Board chair ousted WELLS—Select Board Chair Timothy Makepeace lost reelection to the three-year board seat to Ronald Bremer, 212-88. Michelle Bates edged out Lisa Mattison for a five-year term as library trustee, 151-143. Wells voters approved all budgets and appropriations; there were no other contested races.
Poultney passes budgets, elects selectmen POULTNEY—Town Meeting Day saw Poultney voters pass its $1.19 million town budget, 385-88, and its $6.74-million school budget, 267-203. They also approved a proposal to use federal bonds to help replace a fire truck, 339-76. The top two of a field of five Select Board candidates were George D. Miller and Terry K. Williams, with 286 and 214 votes respectively. Betsy Westcott received voter approval for both town clerk and town treasurer.
FAIR HAVEN—While Fair Haven voters said yes at Town Meeting to all articles of the town warning and approved the $1,998,960 Select Board budget, 226188, they rejected the $5,279,214 town school budget, 241-138, and also rejected the Act 46 school district merger,
220-208. In the one-year selectman contest, Neil Robinson bested Bonnie Rosati, 253-204. Running unopposed for a three-year selectman’s seat, Richard Frazier received 298 votes. Cecelia Hunt came in ahead of Thomas D. Bruso in the race for a one-year library trustee position.
PAWLET—In Pawlet’s March 7 balloting, the $399,455 town budget passed, 283-56; the $452,043 highway budget, 267-71; and the $25,000 equipment fund, 262-77. The $500 support for NeighborWorks of Western Vermont passed, 197-127. Only one race was contested, that for a three-year Pawlet School director seat; Norma Weeden overcame William Morrissey, 186-142. There were no candidates in Pawlet for a one-year grand juror or a one-year town agent seat. Robert T. Jones will fill the three-year Select Board position; Edgar “Ed” Cleveland and John W. Malcolm, the two one-year slots.
Middletown Springs rejects ATV regs MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS— Middletown Springs passed 30 of 32 ballot articles in its 2017 Town Meeting. Rejected were an ordinance to regulate ATV vehicles, 225-115, and a $250 appropriation for Big Heavy World, a Vermont organization to preserve Vermont musical history and encourage music, cultural and economic opportunity, with a vote of 188-146. The proposed merger between Middletown Springs and Wells school districts passed, 242-53. The $283,405 town budget also passed. A vote of 187-143 awarded the three-year Select Board position to Herb Childress over Carl P. Haynes. Patricia McWilliams bested Diane Rosenmiller for the library trustee post, 268-243. There was no opposition for most elected candidates.
Castleton voters reject school budgets
CASTLETON—In Castleton, Town Haven Union High School, 1099Meeting voters rejected both the 581, and Article 1, for merging into $6,214,407 the Slate Valley COURAGEOUS VOTERS school district, Castleton-Hubbardton Union 360-290. TACKLED A 50-ARTICLE School district, Courageous BALLOT, APPROVING ALL 462-351, and voters tackled a the $7,831,980 50-article balAPPROPRIATIONS. Fair Haven lot, approving all Union High School budget, 927-763. appropriations. They elected Pamela But the voters were not totally disJ. Arel library trustee over Ted Molnar, satisfied with the ballot’s education321-283, and selected Jim Leamy and related articles, approving the $20,000 Zack Holtzworth for one-year select capital improvements fund for Fair board seats.
Hubbardton scraps excavator HUBBARDTON—Voters approved all the articles on their town ballot with the exception of #16, an approval for the town to buy an excavator. They agreed to the proposed Act 46 school district merger, 98-27. Dwayne Gibbs bested John Demgard Sr. in the town’s only contested election, that for a three-year Select Board seat, 110-25. Voters preferred Tara Buxton for school director in the new merged district, with 43 votes.
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Benson floor meeting offers living civics lesson BENSON— All 10 of the students in Benson Village School’s eighth grade class observed the March 7 Town Meeting, distributing free coffee and doughnuts as a thank you to Benson residents for contributing to funds for a Washington, D.C., class trip. The floor meeting was the second one to
Without discussion, voters approved a $378,135 municipal fund budget, $8,500 more than the current year. They also approved the $523,230 highway fund budget, $47,700 more than the current budget. Both were voice votes. The town tax rate is expected to decrease
THE TOWN TAX RATE IS EXPECTED TO DECREASE BY NEARLY 2.6 PERCENT BECAUSE THE TOWN REQUESTED $40,000 FOR A FIRE TRUCK LAST YEAR. which social studies teacher Archie Clark has brought students to observe local government in operation. Although 50 to 60 people were present when the meeting began, a significant number of them left when the meeting transitioned from municipal to school discussions. The relative scarcity of controversial issues on this year’s ballot may have led to the light voter turnout, Town Clerk Daphne Bartholomew speculated. Benson Youth League, Fair Haven Concerned Inc., and BROC were among the funds-requesting agencies that presented information about their services. There were no requests to explain the amount of funding asked nor attempts to raise or lower the submitted amounts.
by nearly 2.6 percent because the town requested $40,000 for a fire truck last year. Benson voters approved both a $1,541,435 school budget and a $30,000 building reserve with votes of 112-74 and 777-76, respectively. They supported the Act 46 school consolidation, 122-54. Doug Jesseman received a three-year Select Board term, defeating Daniel Britton, 9269. Sam Bartholomew and Tory Tyminski will serve one-year Select Board terms, receiving 157 and 99 votes, compared to Joseph Trenn’s 56 votes. Voters also elected Amy Richard Hutts as school director to the Fair Haven Unified High School district and Amy Munger to a three-year term as Benson Town School director.
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NEWS BRIEFS
ECO AmeriCorps program seeks members for 2017-2018
Mount Holly man arrested for assault, other charges
Shrewsbury town offices burglarized Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Shrewsbury town offices early Monday morning. Vermont State Police said a Shrewsbury town employee entered the building at approximately 6:05 a.m., and encountered a male subject inside the office who fled the area on foot. The suspect is described as a white male approximately 6 feet tall last seen wearing a blue coat and dark colored ski mask. It was later learned an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the office. The burglary remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101; or submit a tip anonymously at: http://vsp.vermont. gov/tipsubmit
A Cavendish man was due in court on Monday to answer to charges stemming from an assault and burglary that occurred last week. Shortly after midnight on March 8, Vermont State Police responded to a 911 call from a residence on Summit Road in the town of Mount Holly. Troopers learned that Patrick Neher, 37, of Cavendish had driven his truck into the attached porch of the house and attacked 42-year-old
Nathan Blodgett. After a brief search, Neher was located and taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland Town. He was later lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility on $75,000 bail. On Monday, Neher was due in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer to the charges of burglary, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and unlawful mischief.
Police seek missing Fair Haven woman The Vermont State Police are asking the public for assistance in locating Alexandra Rooker, 26, of Fair Haven, Vermont. Rooker was last seen by friends in Poultney, Vermont on the evening of March 3, 2017. Rooker has not had contact with family members since March 2, 2017 and ALEXANDRA ROOKER was reported missing to both the Fair Haven Police Department and Vermont State Police on March 8, 2017. Rooker is a white female, 5’5”, 105 pounds with reddish blond hair and blue eyes. Rooker was last seen wearing a brown Carhartt jacket and green Muck boots. Anyone who has any information on the whereabouts of Alexandra Rooker is asked to contact the Vermont Sate Police at (802) 773-9101.
Man arrested for drawing gun at Wobbly Barn Police say a Norwich man was arrested Saturday night for pulling a gun during an altercation at a local night club. At 9:30 p.m. on March 11, Killington Police and Vermont State Police responded to a report of a male displaying a firearm at the Wobbly Barn in Killington. Police say
Eli Kasper, age 33 of Norwich, Vt. was asked to leave the bar earlier that evening for acting intoxicated. Kasper then returned to the bar and while being escorted from the bar by Wobbly Barn staff, produced a handgun that had been concealed in his jacket. During a brief physical altercation that followed,
Kasper dropped the gun, which was secured by staff until police arrived. Kasper was lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility for lack of $50,000 bail and was scheduled to answer to the charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Monday morning in Vermont Superior Court in Rutland.
Accident on Killington Road sends three to hospital A two-car accident in Killington sent three adults to the hospital on Saturday night. Police are investigating the possibility that alcohol may have been a factor. At around 2 a.m. on March 12, Killington Police and Vermont State Police responded to an accident on Killington Road at the intersection
teville and Sincavage were treated at Rutland Regional and were later released. Gadaleta was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington for further care. Throughout interactions with law enforcement both operators showed signs of impairment and were screened for DUI. Both operators refused preliminary breath tests. Monteville BOTH OPERATORS REFUSED consented to providing a sample of her blood PRELIMINARY BREATH TESTS. as evidence which was collected. Sincavage with Schoolhouse Road. Investigarefused consent and because of the tion revealed a Volkswagen sedan severity of the accident, a search driven by Rianna Montville of Kilwarrant was applied for, and granted lington and a Toyota pickup truck for an evidentiary sample of Sincavdriven by Christopher Sincavage of age’s blood. Both evidentiary blood Pennsylvania collided head-on. The samples were sent to the Vermont at fault operator has not yet been Forensic Laboratory to be processed. determined. The operators, well as, This crash is still under investigaSincavage’s passenger Lawrence Gation, anyone with information about daleta, were transported to Rutland the crash is asked to contact Chief Regional Medical Center for serious Montgomery at the Killington Police non-life threatening injuries. MonDepartment.
Program provides opportunity for graduates to begin a natural resource career, focusing on environmental needs The Vermont Environmental Careers and Opportunities (ECO) AmeriCorps program is seeking applicants interested in beginning an environmental career, according to a March 9 news release. Recent and soon-to-be graduates with a background in environmental conservation, natural or agricultural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, government/ policy, communications or other related fields are encouraged to apply. “ECO AmeriCorps members are paired with partner organizations on the front lines of environmental stewardship and protection work in Vermont,” said Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore. “Some past members have brought their experiences and skills directly into a new job after their service year, including here at the Agency.” ECO AmeriCorps was created by the Agency’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to provide emerging young professionals with the opportunity to explore careers in environmental conservation, while gaining valuable technical skills performing “boots on the ground” work protecting Vermont’s environment. Members serve with local, state, and federal governmental agencies and local nonprofits ranging from local watershed groups to Vermont-based offices for federal agencies like the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Current and past ECO members have served as conservation assistants, volunteer coordinators, communications specialists, and more. Applications are currently being accept-
ed for admission to next year’s 2017-2018 ECO AmeriCorps cohort. The deadline to apply is March 31. Since its inception in September 2016, 44 ECO AmeriCorps members have joined in service with more than 30 partner organizations to tackle projects improving Vermont’s water quality and reducing waste entering the state’s landfills. Midway through the program’s second service year, ECO AmeriCorps members have provided nearly 50,000 hours of service to the state of Vermont, during which they have treated and/or improved eight miles of rivers and streams and more than 400 acres of public land. Members have collectively educated 2,500 Vermonters on clean water and waste minimization issues, and engaged more than 1,000 citizen volunteers providing an additional 6,000 hours of service to improve Vermont’s environment. Members serve under the supervision of an assigned host site. DEC administers the program, providing an orientation program, ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities, and payment of living stipends, health insurance, and child-care assistance. Partner service sites provide meaningful projects, supervision and support, a work space, equipment, and supplies. Members are required to serve a minimum of 1,700 hours during their 11 months of service from September 2017 to August 2018. Additional member benefits include student-loan forbearance and an AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,815 upon successful completion of the program.
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Filmmaker vs. State
Forms, growing state requirements present undue burden filmmaker says By Lani Duke
When Rutland filmmaker David studio’s willingness to shoot on Jan. has held the position, Buildings and Giancola shot scenes for his in21, a Saturday, as well as willingness General Services had received no process feature film Axcellerator to meet other conditions. request from filmmakers for use of around the downtown Rutland Ferrell again referred Palumbo to the public buildings and properparking deck before 9 a.m. October an online form and rules “governing ties it oversees. But it handles many 26, he took care to have permission use of any State facility or grounds.” other requests, granting more than from the parking deck operator LAZ Requirements for using the park400 each year, he added. Parking and to inform the Rutland ing deck would include, she wrote, The form, as onerous as it may County Sheriff’s Department, and proof of liability insurance, proof of seem, helps his office “understand state and local police that there approval from the Rutland mayor what activities are taking place so would be fake ammunition fired (as tenant of the facility), security we can mitigate any potential imduring the filming. arrangement details, number of pacts to other business operations,” The section of the deck used for cars, locations inside the deck to be Stevens explained. The questions the filming were closed off. People used, whether any simulated fireasked on the form are intended to who called the police were guide “the ways we get to told that a movie was being say yes to using these as“IF THERE WERE MORE TO FILM, I filmed at the site. sets,” he said. WOULD MAKE MORE OF A FUSS,” Rutland City Mayor Unlike some other Christopher Louras, state-owned properGIANCOLA SAID. however, said neither the ties, there may be more city nor LAZ knew the nature of the arms were to be used, and a promliability considerations brought to scene. LAZ contracts to manage the ise to remove any and all debris at bear on the parking deck in pardeck for the city, which leases the the end of the shoot. ticular. It is a state-owned structure, structure from the state. The city The list of conditions and the run by the city, in turn operated by has no formal permitting process number of involved parties seemed a private business. In Stevens’ eyes, for filming on city-owned or cityto be mushrooming. When quesusing the deck as a movie set is “one controlled property. The Board of tioned, Ferrell described the added of the most extreme events we’ve Aldermen weighed in, finding no requirements as having been in had.” problems with the way the studio place on a “long-standing” and Pat Menduni, Rutland City’s ashad handled the project. necessary “to protect the State’s sistant to the mayor, says that the On Jan. 9, Edgewood producer interests.” The earlier filming had city was not involved with bringing Joseph Palumbo emailed LAZ Park- taken place without the State’s what seem like new restrictions ing asking permission to perform knowledge, she said, or Edgewood to bear. “It’s just the state requiresome brief re-shoots, requiring would have had to comply sooner. ment,” she said. five or six people over three to four On Jan. 23, already past the date Giancola says his project can hours with no speeding cars, or when Edgewood had planned to proceed without returning to the shots being fired. The studio asked film, Giancola tried again. Film pro- parking deck, splitting those few refor a Jan. 20 date, a Friday, assuring duction may be an “alternate use” maining shots between Glens Falls the contractor that all insurance for any object or facility, he argued. and Killington sites, although doing was in place. He and fellow filmmakers have so will add to production cost. Deck manager Ray LaMoria had no difficulties with using state All the details must be arranged replied that he would need permisproperty before, with permission. because one actor must be brought sion from the state, that he should Why now was he suddenly learning in from New York and another from call Deb Ferrell, assistant director of “long standing” rules to follow, California. of Property Services in the Governforms to fill out, and permissions to He continues to ask who put ment Business Services Directorate obtain, he asked. these seemingly sudden permisof the Building and General SerFerrell repeated her request for sion requirements in place, not only vices Department. LaMoeria also information. She also suggested he the form but also that for mayoral suggested shooting on the weekend speak with Deputy Commissioner approval. “If there were more to to be a better choice when fewer Michael Stevens.. film, I would make more of a fuss,” Monday-through-Friday parkers Giancola approached Stevens Giancola said. would be on hand. directly, arguing that his business Future Edgewood filming “may Palumbo emailed Farrell back, was being held to “a higher, unprec- well come back” to Rutland. “It listing the four shots the studio was edented standard.” He questioned would save me money,” Giancola requesting. reiterating the small whether any filmmaker had had to said. But his question of who the number of people that would be in- meet these requirements. decision makers were to insist on volved and the short time required, No, they hadn’t, Stevens admitthe extra provisions remains unanconfirming insurance and the ted. In the 4-1/2 years in which he swered. 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BROC, Hannaford launch tote-bag fundraiser RUTLAND—BROCCommunity Action in Southwestern Vermont, a nonprofit committed to ending poverty and helping low-income people move forward toward self-sufficiency, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for March. This program has been designed to support local nonprofits like BROC-Community Action. For every blue Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag with the “Good Karma” message purchased at the Rutland
Hannaford supermarket, BROC-Community Action will receive a $1 donation to help it feed hungry families. “We are very excited to have been chosen for this fundraising opportunity. The proceeds will help us stock our emergency community food shelf,” said BROCCommunity Action Chief Executive Officer Tom Donahue. BROC-Community Action has a goal of raising $250 during March, which is equivalent to 250 bags bought in support of BROC-Community Action.
Green Mountain College to host symposium on Syria Green Mountain College will host a Syrian Neighbors symposium on Saturday, March 18 to raise awareness and spark dialogue around the Syrian refugee crisis. Free and open to the public, the symposium brings together three national scholars, Dr. Wendy Pearlman, Dr. Clare Gillis and Ms. Mehlaqa Samdani, to discuss the origins and evolution of the Syrian conflict, examine its broader historical and global contexts within refugee and forced migration trends, and explore the integration of Islamic migrants and refugees into American communities. Panel topics during the symposium will include the challenges and opportunities the Syrians face in rebuilding their food, gardening and agricultural ways in a new land, and also feature local stakeholders to discuss their work in Rutland County. The symposium will take place from 1-5 p.m. in the East Room, Whitey Hall, at Green Mountain College, One Brennan Circle, Poultney Dr. Wendy Pearlman is Associate Professor and Martin and Patricia Koldyke Outstanding Teaching Professor at Northwestern University, and has studied and conducted research in Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Germany, Spain, Israel, and the West Bank and Gaza Strip. She has written two books and more than a dozen articles or book chapters about the Palestinian national movement, focusing on internal politics and the causes and consequences of political violence. Dr. Clare Gillis is a visiting professor at Marlboro College and lecturer at Dartmouth College. In addition to a doctorate in history, Dr. Gillis spent four years as a journalist in the Middle East and her work has appeared in The Atlantic, The American Scholar, Foreign Policy, USA Today, and other magazines and newspapers in the U.S. and abroad. In 2014, she also worked as a researcher for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, reporting on the harsh ordeals of women refugees of the Syrian war. Ms. Mehlaqa Samdani is the founder and executive director at Critical Connections, an independent organization in western Massachusetts committed to improving understanding of the Muslim world through analysis and outreach. She is also a peacebuilding associate at the Karuna Peacebuilding Center, where she is implementing a project to address sectarian violence in Pakistan. In addition, she is adjunct faculty at the School for International Training in Vermont where she teaches a low-residency graduate certificate program in Conflict-Transformation and Peacebuilding to mid-career professionals from around the world.
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“Beware the Ides of March” By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a waning Libra Moon. It’s been two days since she met fullness and we are now moving into two weeks of darkness which will include, ‘The Ides of March.’ If you were paying attention in your High School English class, you may remember the soothsayer’s
KEEP YOUR TYRANNICAL RESPONSE MECHANISMS IN CHECK. warning to Julius Caesar to, “Beware the Ides of March” but the term didn’t originate with William Shakespeare. During the late Roman Republic, a new year’s festival was held on the 15th of March in which people would gather on the Via Flaminia, by the banks of the Tiber River, to celebrate with food, wine, and music, and offer sacrifices to the Gods for a happy and prosperous new year. By 46 B.C. Caesar was getting too big for his britches—so much so that he decided to add 10 days to the calendar, and declare himself Dictator Perpetuus, or, “dictator for life.” Concerned with Caesar’s increasing power and tyrannical leanings, a group of Roman senators stabbed the ruler to death on March 15, 44 B.C.— forever linking the ides of March with the assassination of Julius Caesar. This is due to be a power-packed week. I would say more but my carpel tunnel is kicking in, and I need to save my typing skills for the good stuff. Until we meet again, keep your tyrannical response mechanisms in check, and enjoy this week’s ‘scopes.
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n situations like this it’s hard to separate truth from lies. When the gossip gets out of hand it’s best to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and forget about it. You have nothing to gain by feeding into the need to root out whoever’s at fault, and it will take a while before you detach enough to just chalk it up to experience. Avoid anyone who insists on dredging up the past and keep reminding yourself that the old story not only no longer applies, it is no longer of any interest to you. For now letting things be will open the space for a whole new chapter to begin.
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ou didn’t expect things to go this far, or this well. There’s been just enough external support to get you out of the rut of believing you had no way out. If you can manage to remain flexible, and let go of the need to be the person in charge, what’s about to unfold will make it possible for you to take this project one step further. It could also get much easier for you to connect with the right people. Whatever you do, don’t waste any more time hiding your light under a bushel. As long as you understand that all you have to do is give it everything you’ve got, you will succeed.
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ou need more out of this; either that or you need to expect less. It’s hard to say what’s going on. Instead of looking outside of yourself for the answer it would be good if you could become more self sufficient. Whether you know it or not, others weren’t born to make sure your life is working. Whoever isn’t giving you enough has their own row to hoe. The need to make them responsible for your happiness denies the fact that true happiness comes from within. You are about to find out that we get what we want when we grow up enough to give it to ourselves.
f it isn’t one thing it’s another. You are no stranger to chaos. What’s great about this stretch of craziness is; it isn’t anything you haven’t seen before. In and around a few weeks of interference the long term picture is looking better than ever. For some reason whoever’s in charge is happy with the way you do things, and your spirits are higher than they’ve been in a while. Thankfully you’re never one to let false confidence get the best of you. If you can remain true to yourself and the task at hand, everything that you’ve built up will carry you to the finish line.
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ou have too much going on and all of it is top priority. Time constraints, and the weight of others who don’t know how to pick up the slack, have only made things crazier. If you can manage to maintain yourself for another week or so, you’ll be able to pull everything together in a way that makes it manageable. At the moment juggling an elephant on the head of a pin appears to be working for you. If others decide to drop out of the race, if deals fall through, and/ or outer pressures reveal certain things to be out of the question, consider it a blessing.
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utwardly things look pretty much the same, but something in you is operating from a place that is totally different than where you were at a year or two ago. Others are a little confused by your behavior. It would be much easier for everyone if you could remind them that your desire to grow is by no means a reflection on how you feel about them. As much as it appears as if you are drifting away, this is less about that than it is about finding yourself. It would take so much tension out of the air if you could reassure them that your feelings for them have not changed.
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ou are deceiving yourself if you think you can keep this up. It doesn’t take much to see that you don’t have the will or the means to go out on a limb. More than anything, you need to be realistic about who you are and what you can handle. To continue to persist when errors in judgment have already shown you how wise it would be to stop right here, will only create mountains of Karma. The last thing you need is more dues to pay so swallow your pride and leave this course of action before you lose the possibility of finding happiness in being satisfied with what you have.
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ou have people showing up who are here for a reason – but don’t get stuck on the idea that they need to stay. Sometimes we connect for short periods of time, to get a lesson, or a piece of information about ourselves, or an experience that is needed for the growth of each individual. If this rings a bell relative to your current situation, you’d be wise to cultivate enough detachment to embrace lessons in love that could turn out to be way more than you bargained for. The best advice I can give you would be to say let yourself have the experience, but don’t expect it to last.
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ou’ve managed to hold your own in the midst of a lot of challenges. At this point, waiting for it to be over is the issue. It might be best if you dig in and prepare yourself for the long haul because whatever the problem is, none of it will get resolved overnight. The relationship situation is calling a lot of you to hold off making any final decisions until you know for sure whether to give up or keep going. Others seem more willing to bend than they have in a long time. Could it be that they’ve finally figured out how to step up to the plate and love you?
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ou can’t expect others to be anything but themselves. Don’t take this seriously; as much as someone has totally turned the tables on you, they not only don’t have a plan, they didn’t expect you to take them at their word. Things have gotten out of hand because neither one of you knew how to stop the madness. Now that your situation has gone off the cliff, getting back to square one will require a U-turn on decisions that were made a month ago. This is your baby too; don’t overlook the need to take a different approach and resist the urge to add more fuel to the fire.
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or too long you’ve done everyone’s thinking for them; at this point it may be OK to ease up and start thinking about yourself. Changes in the way things operate, along with a need to play watch dog for more than one person, place, or thing have shown you how much you’ve had it with the ‘leave it up to me’ routine. This isn’t news to any of you; but for the first time in your life you understand that it is less important for you to be all things to all people than it is to be your own person. Now that your experiences have opened your eyes, maybe you can get on with the show.
Mother of the Skye
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ou are about to find out how important it is to expect the unexpected. If you’re already on the roller coaster, you’ve had enough uncertainty to last you a lifetime. For many of you, it’s totally OK to not know what’ll happen next because you were itching for a change and ready for something to come along and blow you away. For others, the feeling that you’re out of control is making it harder to go with the flow. No matter who you are, change is the operative word and the need for control needs to be exchanged for a willingness to let nature take its course.
Mother of the Skye has 40 years of experience as an astrologer and tarot consultant. She may be reached by email to cal.garrison@gmail.com
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Pizzagate part deux Years ago a cousin of mine expressed ambitions of performing as a standup comedian, but to my knowledge the only comic bit he ever cultivated was a sort of pointless observational routine about the different methods and rituals of pizza eaters: there are generation y those who fold the slice into a doughy taco before by brett yates consuming it; those who prissily leave it on the plate to be handled with a fork and knife; those who blot the grease with napkins before eating; those who always bite too soon, while the cheese is still liquid hot magma, and burn their mouths. This did kind of sound like the basis of a standup routine, but I don’t know that it ever found a punchline. Still, its point is well taken: when it comes to pizza, everyone has his or her own ideas. In this way, pizza is the ultimate force of both unity and division—practically everyone likes it, but everyone likes it in a different way. In February you may have heard about the scandal that shook not only the Nordic countries but indeed the entire Western world, when the president of Iceland declared that, if he were granted unlimited power, he would be tempted to pass a law banning pineapple as a pizza topping. Did Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, the popular first-term leader of a nation of 332,529, understand the nature of the minefield he’d just entered? The merit (or lack thereof) of pineapple as a pizza topping is one of the evergreen internet forum topics, like whether LeBron is as good as Jordan or whether God is real. There are passionate advocates and staunch haters. Before the ascendancy of pineapple, the most controversial pizza topping was, for years, anchovy. Due to its intense fishiness, most people consider it disgusting, but there was never any question of its legitimacy as a topping. Owing to centuries of Neapolitan tradition, the anchovy was a valid choice even if it was a horrible one. The issue of anchovies now seems to be settled: pizzerias are universally required to carry them, but we’ve collectively agreed never to order them. They’re there if we ever need them, and that’s good enough. On the other hand, when pizza was invented in the 1700s, Christopher Columbus may have been the only Italian who’d ever seen a pineapple. It’s not a traditional ingredient, and that—combined with the oddity of its sweetness among a host of savory items like sausage and spinach—has allowed its critics a certain hauteur. It’s not just that pineapple is gross on a pizza—which, to be clear, it is—but that, correctly, it has nothing to do with pizza. What’s strangest about the pineapple pizza is that, for all its inexplicable success in the U.S., it hasn’t inspired anyone to experiment with other fruity pizza toppings. Sure, right now some yuppie restaurant in Brooklyn is probably serving a white pizza topped with apricot and arugula, but pineapple remains the only fruit (in the culinary sense, not the botanical sense—don’t bring up tomatoes) that has achieved full-time status in pizzerias nationwide. I’m not some kind of gastronomical puritan who believes that sweet and savory can’t mix—the question is why, in the year 2017, our pizza chefs still haven’t found a better combination than pineapple and ham. I’d be willing to try a pizza with bananas or dates if some culinary trendsetter were to put forth the effort of creating a credible pizza concept incorporating them. On its own, pineapple is wonderful, but in my view Hawaiian pizza lovers basically need to grow up—they just want to eat something sugary, whatever the context. The best pizza topping is actually mushrooms; however, I understand the importance of mixing things up. I sometimes request olives when a pizza order is about to go out, and the other eaters in my party always reject this suggestion, even after I tell them, condescendingly, that people who don’t like olives aren’t real grownups. Since olives are the one food that children universally hate, they constitute an excellent test for determining who has sought to develop an expansive palate and who has put his trust in the narrow, mild tastes of childhood. (My wife, an otherwise adventurous eater who despises olives, doesn’t approve of this theory.) Pizza is meant to be shared—how do we ever find the necessary common ground? Usually through some unsatisfying compromise like plain cheese or pepperoni. Pepperoni is the topping that all people think they like because, as the archetypal pizza topping. But, in reality, pepperoni is kind of disappointing: an oily, shriveled disc of spiced nothingness. Again, folks: the answer is mushrooms. But some people are grossed out by fungus, too. Maybe the real unifying power of pizza is that it supplies the pleasure of trivial argument, which all of us secretly love and crave.
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Some Early Research on Climate Change and Soil
By Rachel Sargent
For many of us, winter in the Northeast means cold temperatures and piles of snow, drifting through forests and across fields. It’s hard to imagine that winter here could be different, but the prospect of climate change has
THE OUTSIDE STORY scientists asking just what our winters might look like in the future – and how those changes might influence forest ecology. At the U.S. Forest Service’s Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, scientists are thinking about the year 2100. How much warming will occur isn’t certain, but some projections suggest that average air temperatures in our region may increase 5.5 to 9 degrees over the course of this century. The effects are likely to be complex and are difficult to predict, with benefits and costs for different organisms. Some tree species, for example, may benefit from longer and warmer growing seasons,
but they may also sustain root damage from more frequent soil freezing. It may seem counterintuitive that soils would freeze more often during warm winters. The reason is a projected lack of snow. The blanket of snow that usually accumulates during winter insulates the soil below, preventing it from experiencing the full, sub-freezing temperatures of the air. When warmer temperatures leave a thinner blanket of snow, or none at all, the soil is more likely to freeze when cold-snaps strike. To tease apart the opposing effects of a warmer growing season and more soil freezing in winter, Hubbard Brook researchers have started the “Climate Change Across Seasons Experiment” (CCASE), to investigate cross-season effects on maple trees. Geoff Wilson, a research technician at Hubbard Brook, explained that there is a long history behind this project. Since 1955, the U.S. Forest Service has maintained a longterm watershed monitoring project, taking daily or weekly measurements of environmental and meteorological conditions
such as temperature, precipitation, snowpack, streamflow, and biogeochemistry. These data supported pioneering work on acid rain research, and also revealed, in the 1990s, another surprising change. There was something weird in the watershed records: unexplained spikes of high nutrient runoff in some years. Because they occurred after winters with less snow, researchers suspected the nutrient spikes were linked to the weather. To investigate this phenomenon, in 1999, a research team led by Peter Groffman of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies conducted a series of soil freezing experiments at Hubbard Brook. The researchers used shoveling to mimic reduced snowpack on 10 x 10 meter plots of mixed tree species at different elevations. This was not easy work – imagine drawing the short straw and trudging out to the study plots after every snowfall – but it yielded some clear consequences of soil freezing. The shoveled plots that experienced soil freezing had higher levels of nutrients in the soil water collected from them – corre-
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Making jerky before re-entering work force By Brady Crain
Tomorrow I go back to work. I am not particularly excited about it, but it will be nice to draw a paycheck again. The job increasingly involves standing around on a concrete floor, something I cannot do. Thus, I am filled with dread, and wondering how I will continue. What does one do when one is filled with dread? Why, make jerky of course! Altitude This week I could tell you Altit Sick Sickness that I have been swimming, doing my walking laps, and By br brady my 1000-yard crawl time is crain actually coming close to the time I posted when I was a racer, which is nice. I can swim a mile in my sleep. Actually, I think I did swim a mile in my sleep a couple of days ago. But whatever. The thing that set this week apart from other weeks was making four pounds of bacon jerky (dusted with brown sugar, basted with dijon/green siracha with a hit of maple), seven pounds of ground beef jerky (with soy sauce, sweet onion, leek, garlic, ginger - all fresh), and five heads of dehydrated kale chips. These kale chips are amazing. The first batch I made last
week, I ate the whole batch (four heads of kale) in about 20 hours. The sauce I made for them was a blend of Macadamia, cashew, sunflower and sesame seeds, one carrot, one stalk of celery, five sun dried tomatoes, four dates, some lemon, some cayenne, a mix of olive, peanut, and toasted seas oils, nutritional yeast, and some soy sauce. This stuff is killer good. I then used my vacuum sealer to put them all together into meal packs for when I am out on the road late, so that I can make sensible choices, and kale is that for certain. Full of antioxidants and slathered with healthy nuts, fats, and proteins, it puts the awesome in… well…awesome. The great thing about bacon and ground beef jerky is the fats. For a person maintaining ketosis, fats are essential, and they are energy food. Another great thing about ground beef jerky is that it is chock full of iron and calcium. I always feel my best when I am eating lots of jerky, nuts and seeds. All in all, the dehydrator was a great purchase, because it allows me to make a weeks worth of meals with a few hours prep time, and it is all raw (I prefer to eat raw as much as I can). Furthermore, it costs way less to make your own than it does to buy it. Now I just need to figure out how to make egg jerky.
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Birds and flowers
I figure that I have truly attained “senior status” when I get excited about flowers and bird watching. In my younger days Memorial Day weekend
Looking Back by mary eellen shaw meant placing a few flowers in a pot and the job was done. I had no gardens to tend back then. Over the years, about a dozen gardens of various sizes have popped up around our house. In yesteryear, I could identify only a few birds and never gave a thought to feeding them. That was something my parents did! Now I spend hours each winter looking at seed catalogs and garden magazines. I always buy as much as I can locally but if I see something unique while browsing, I treat myself to it as a reward for surviving the cold days of winter! Each day I keep my eyes on our two bird feeders so that they are never empty. Suet cakes hang from tree branches on the coldest days as extra nutrition for my fine feathered friends. I love to watch their antics as they boss one another around. Over the years it has become a tradition for me to head to my favorite local store on a cold winter day to take advantage of the 40 percent off sale. It warms me up just to select my seed packets. They get safely tucked away at home until it’s time to start them inside. As I was browsing through the various choices for flowers and veggies it triggered memories of my failures
when I tried to grow nontraditional things. Because I am always looking for something different to try, I am not always very realistic about what will work in a small city size lot in Rutland Vermont, especially one without a lot of sun. One of my futile attempts was shelled peanuts. They arrived looking like circus peanuts… shells and all. I tried growing those before I had a computer to research their success rate in our Vermont climate. Now that I have access to websites, I decided to check and see if I could have done anything differently. It appears that I was doomed for failure due to a lack of a space, little sun, clay soil and not enough warm weather. Even if they had been successful, my meager planting would probably have provided only a dish to snack on. A bag of peanuts from the store would have given me more than I could ever have grown. Then there was the popcorn challenge. Once again space was a problem. I remember that the ears of corn actually grew but I don’t think I dried them properly. A few kernels made it into the popper but there was none to store for future snacking. Back to the grocery store for more Jolly Time! One of my eventual successes was Yukon Gold potatoes. By success, I mean my husband and I have enough to eat baked at several dinners and made into fries. The challenge is getting them out of the ground without damaging the skins. I am a “glutton for punishment” because I grow them every year in a small area and am usually disappointed that I don’t find as many as I hoped for when it’s time to dig them up. But I will keep growing them be-
cause I view it as a challenge. You never know if you succeed until they are out of the ground. Strawberries are easy to grow but if you only have space for a few dozen plants you have to find a way to keep the squirrels and chipmunks from getting to them first! Because I never seem to get motivated to fence them in, top cover and all, we are lucky to get enough for strawberry shortcake for two. I figure our loss is their gain. Plus, the critters look so happy munching on them! At least somebody is enjoying them. Lack of attention can cause some surprises too. One time I picked up pole bean seeds instead of bush beans. The vines were running rampant before I figured out what was wrong. We quickly put up some poles and ran rows of string along the slots. The vines were about 5’ tall by the times we picked beans. That mistake led to buying pole beans every season since then as we were able to put many more bags in our freezer than we ever did with bush beans. Saving seeds has not always gone as planned either. A seed from a zucchini plant produced a very strange looking yellow squash the next season. Research told me that what I saved was apparently a hybrid seed. I have no idea how the squash tasted as it didn’t look inviting enough to try. Flower seed attempts have their own stories so I will save those for another column. I know the skiers don’t want the snow to leave. But for gardeners, seeds are to us, what snow is them. We need something to look forward to once Mother Nature tells us that it’s time to move on!
Cognitive, creative and spiritual dissonance
By Marguerite Jill Dye
Since the beginning of time on planet earth there has always been an ebb and flow in nature, and in hu-
Mountain on Meditation By Marguerite te Jill Dye manities’ cycles. There is a constant flow of positive and negative that helps humans define themselves. The electrical charge keeps things in constant motion. It is no wonder that finding a mental state of clarity, balance, and serenity while in continuous flux is challenging for humanity. Moving from a mental focus to a spiritual one is helpful because commonality in spirit is a powerful force. No deed is too great for its strength. At this chaotic, disturbing, and uncertain time in our country, the dissonance and disharmony I feel deeply affect more that my attitudes and thoughts. They affect my spirit and being. I personally feel a “spiritual dissonance” because the beliefs I hold dearly and try to live by are being challenged daily on a grandiose scale. That is why I refuse to compromise. That is why I’ve joined Indivisible, a grassroots movement working for change across the U.S.A. In 1957, social psychologist Leon Festinger arrived at the theory of cognitive dissonance while studying an apocalyptic religious cult that believed the earth was about to be destroyed by a flood. In loyal service to the cult, followers gave up their homes and jobs. When the flood didn’t happen, some members realized they’d been conned and adjusted their belief accordingly. Submitted
“Spiritual Dissonance,” two-sided Tibetan String Puppet in the collection of Marguerite Jill Dye and Duane Finger.
Others re-interpreted the evidence to reinforce their belief that they were right and the flood hadn’t occurred because of their faithfulness. Festinger determined that people try very hard to reduce dissonance in their lives because it is so uncomfortable and distressing. When they act in a way that is contrary to their beliefs, attitudes, and “cognitions,” unsettled tension and discomfort result. He named this state “cognitive dissonance.” People struggle to replace dissonance with consonance because there is a human need for consistency and harmony of opinion, belief, and behavior. The three ways that dissonance can be reduced are by 1) changing a behavior, belief, attitude, or cognition; 2) by reassessing and reducing their importance; or 3) by acquiring new information. I wonder how a social psychologist would relate cognitive dissonance to our society today. I imagine many people have found themselves forced to make significant sacrifices and compromise long held values and beliefs in fear of the flood. How will they feel if the flood doesn’t come? I imagine some will stay allied with the cult, believing promises of protection and reward, while others will find new information that helps them synchronize and harmonize their behaviors and beliefs. This is no simple task when the powers that be conflict with one’s essence. When I think of America I think of freedom and Democracy. “Liberty and justice for all” means human rights, equality, decency, and respect. Our Statue of Liberty brings to mind generosity, kindness, compassion, and refuge. I remember when honesty and family values were once lauded, and how they were best exemplified by the loving family that recently lived in the White House. Many fundamental American values, mores, and convictions are being disregarded, challenged, Mountain Meditation, page 34
Aging in place: Another year, new expectations This column is being written late. That sort of sums up my success at keeping New Year’s resolutions. This happens every year: I pile up the intentions like someone investing in a stock called “Disappointment,” then I plunge into January and before no time at all, I’m reaping the dividends of failed expectation. Since I’m already behind on this, let’s look at expectations. We are told each year is a “clean slate.” You know where that comes from, don’t you? People used to write on slates. They’d write on them, wipe I ’em clean, and then start out fresh with a clean slate. Let’s examine that closer. Remember those great chalk boards that wrapped the walls of our elementary school class rooms? The teacher would write on them and then
wipe them clean with an eraser. Except that they didn’t come clean, there were always ghosts of words or math problems appearing from the past. It was never a “clean slate.” History showed through and so it does with us. Each fresh start is haunted by all we have done and all we have failed to do. We bring the same stuff with us to every new opportunity, even Jan. 1. This is not a complaint, nor am I being negative. After enough years, it is actually a blessing. Expectations are not so high; the fall is not so far. We know how things work and I was not surprised to have gotten to this column late. It happens most month and it has been going on for years. Yes, I made a resolution, but only because a group of friends wanted to hear each other’s resolutions. So, I made that one up and then didn’t think about it again until I realized on a Friday night I had a Monday morning deadline. So, am I advising people shouldn’t bother with New
Year’s resolutions? No, if I gave advice upon a new year, that wouldn’t be it. What would it be? It would be advice others offered me that worked out well. What kind of advice? Well, since you asked, here is a little: Be smarter than your phone. You should decide when to answer it and when not to. Have times you don’t answer it. That is called having time for yourself. Never miss a chance to pat a dog or scratch a cat. The less you hurry, the more time you have. Odd, but true. I got more, but that was already too much. Happy New Year. Scott Funk is Vermont’s leading Aging in Place advocate, writing and speaking around the state on issues of concern to retirees and their families. He works as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage reverse mortgage and HECM for Purchase specialist. You can access previous Aging in Place columns and Scott’s blogs at scottfunk.org. His ebook is available on Amazon.
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continued from page 33 and purged by new policies and laws. The constant means to raise a vibration dramatically. The highest bombardment of inconsistencies between our vibration is connected to God. Enthusiasm is “God truths and unreality is having a powerful effect. As within.” A tingling sensation or a sudden idea may inLeon Festinger learned, something has to give. I see dicate intuition or divine guidance. Staying in touch its toll in friends who are suddenly suffering from with one’s center allows pure inspiration to arise. By clinical depression, heightened anxiety, heart and allowing oneself to be in the flow, guidance comes for blood pressure crises, pneumonia, and other serious the greatest good and synchronicity occurs. illnesses. Social instability has led to uncertainty We recognize the dismay and fear felt by many in and disharmony in many these times and can only PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO REPLACE families, housing, and assure you that this will work. pass. In reality, what is DISSONANCE WITH CONSONANCE From a higher peroccurring is a massive BECAUSE THERE IS A HUMAN spective, we see a planet awakening and spiritual with immense natural shift that is leading to a NEED FOR CONSISTENCY AND beauty and possibility softer, kinder, and more HARMONY OF OPINION, BELIEF, where civilizations rise inclusive world. As those and fall over time like with a gentler nature step AND BEHAVIOR. the seasons. This great forward as one to claim expansive world, which is minuscule in a universe of and exercise their divine power, they will lift up the universes, is the earth school where spirits come to oppressed, free those in bondage, and usher in civil learn and grow. There are many lessons that contincivilizations where each being is cared for, valued, ue from life to life, with special insights in between. and loved. You have free will. You have a body but you are not It is a revolution of a sort, a spiritual revolution, your body. Spirit is indistinguishable. Everything is where spirit directs action for the good of the world. interrelated. Love is the greatest force. You are one. When free will is guided by the highest power within, Actually, you, God, and we are one. the impossible can be achieved. Some call it “heaven There is movement and progress towards enlighton earth.” enment, at times through incremental steps. When Marguerite Jill Dye, author and artist, believes in humanity gains awareness and recognizes inconsisthe U.S. Constitution and the UN Declaration of Hutency with its essence, a spiritual or creative dissoman Rights and that everyone has an innate divine nance occurs. It has a dramatic effect. Each being has spark and deserves to be treated with justice, kindness, a vibration and can alter their vibration through focus compassion, and respect. She lives in Vermont and and thought. Prayer and meditation are effective Florida with her husband Duane.
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James Bowse Health Trust and the Rutland City Police Commission, Vermont Public Radio, Killington Music Festival, Rutland Mental Health and Rutland Regional Medical Center. During his career, he served as vice president for corporate development and Rutland Health Foundation major gifts officer at RRMC. He was also vice president and controller for Killington Resort. The college also honors one student who goes above and beyond in both the college and Rutland community with the Mother Teresa Student Service Award. This year’s honoree is David Wallant, a junior from East Bridgewater, Mass. The event begins at 2 p.m. in Tuttle Theater, located on the CSJ campus, 71 Clement Road in Rutland. The celebration is open to the public.
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sponding with the elevated nutrient runoff that researchers had first noticed following warm winters. These plots also exhibited more root damage than control plots that were insulated with snow. The team found that the trees most affected were sugar maples. Like all good science, these studies led to yet more questions, which is why Hubbard Brook started the CCASE project. This project, led by Dr. Pamela Templer of Boston University, tracks six 11x14-meter plots dominated by red maple. To prepare, in 2012, Templer’s team buried 2.5 miles of electrical cable to warm the soil. “The electricity bill must be substantial!” Wilson commented. In some plots, the soil is warmed
an additional nine degrees during the April – November growing season, and an insulating blanket of snow is left for the winter. In other plots, the soil is warmed for the growing season, but the snow is shoveled off for the first several weeks of winter to let the soil freeze. The CCASE experimenters measure nutrient and water uptake by trees, root growth and death, and competition for nutrients between plants and microbes. They also investigate the effect on soil arthropods, as Templer and her students have seen soil arthropod diversity drop after soil freezing events. This is a multi-year study that’s still in progress, but Wilson shared some early observations. They’re seeing that the extra warming in
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summer plots does increase tree growth. Unfortunately, even if trees benefit from more growth in the summer, this benefit may be limited since the trees also experience root damage due to soil freezing in the winter. Studies like this one are early steps in exploring how climate change may impact forests, but there are still many questions to be answered. Rachel Sargent is an editor for a pharmacology journal, as well as a freelance nature writer and illustrator. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.
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Governor Phil Scott announces over $2 million in municipal transportation grants On March 8, Governor Phil Scott and Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn announced the recipients of $2.2 million in federal funds for municipal grant projects under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The funding will be used for construction and scoping study projects. The TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road
pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to their daily needs, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation; safe routes to school projects; and projects for planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and other roadways. “Investments in infrastructure enhance commerce, facilitate tourism and travel, and
foster small business growth – all of which support our efforts to grow Vermont’s economy,” said Governor Phil Scott. “While we are committed to making traditional transportation infrastructure investments, this grant program is important to help fund smaller projects that can have a big impact on local communities and support transportation alternatives like walking and biking.”
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continued from page 6 appropriations.” That is, both reduce the amount of money in state coffers. Yet year after year, the governor and Legislature have been choosing to pare back programs and services that benefit all Vermonters. Austerity budgeting has delayed the cleanup of Lake Champlain for decades; it reduces funds to take care of veterans or adequately fund public education. Meanwhile, the state gives away tens of millions of dollars in state income tax expenditures annually to the highest-income Vermonters. Gov. Phil Scott talks about how Vermonters are facing a crisis of affordability. That’s true for many. Most Vermonters’ incomes have been stagnant since 2000 even as the costs of essentials — health care, housing, child care, college — have increased by double digits. Officially, we’ve recovered from the Great Recession, but many Vermonters have not felt it. That’s because more than 40 percent of income gains since the bottom of the recession have gone to the top one percent. The recipients of those gains are doing just fine. Most states with an income tax use the federal adjusted gross income (AGI) — income before deductions and exemptions are applied — as the starting point for calculating their state taxes. Vermont is one of only seven states that start with federal taxable income — the amount left over after deductions asnd exemptions — which is substantially less than the federal AGI. Because higher-income people pay higher tax rates, those deductions and exemptions are worth a lot more for them — and cost the state more — than they do for moderate and low-income taxpayers. Furthermore, starting with a smaller tax base, Vermont has to apply a higher tax rate to raise the same revenue. Some argue that this makes the state less attractive to business. The Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission’s 2011 report discussed this problem and recommended shifting to AGI. While the Legislature has slowly moved in this direction over the past several years, it’s time to finish the job. The state can reduce these unnecessary expenditures to help balance the budget and make Vermont’s income tax fairer and the state more competitive. Paul A. Cillo is the president of Public Assets Institute, a nonpartisan nonprofit in Montpelier (publicassets.org). He served in the Legislature for ten years and was an author of Act 60. He lives in Hardwick.
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REAL ESTATE NEW LISTING: Killington ski village location, mountain view. Available Jan. 1. Pinnacle 1 bdrm condo, $116K. Furnished, never rented, deck, stone fireplace, ski locker, health club, shuttle to mountain. Owner, waynekay@ gmail.com, 802-775-5111. COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale, on Rt. 4 Across from post office. Completely renovated. 4,500 S.F Office or retail space. Currently used as 2 units but can be joined. 2-one bedroom apartments. Plus full basement that can be rented separately. Ample parking. Excellent location. $1,300,000. 1-802-773-8800. LAND FOR SALE: Route 4, Killington. 54 Acre parcel (diagonally across from the Killington Skyeship Base). Nice setting amongst mature pine trees, old logging road takes you to several perfect homesites that could have a wonderful SOLAR APPLICATION. $125,000. Contact: Ski Country Real Estate 802775-5111. KILLINGTON—2 BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Mountain Green bldg. 2. FP, ski lockers, health club membership. $92K. Owner, 800-576-5696. NEW building sites for sale in desirable EastRidge Acres, Barstow School K-8, PLUS 40+/- rugged mountainside acres, community water and ponds. Listed by Louise Harrison Real Estate, LouiseHarrison.com 802-775-9999. PITTSFIELD LAND: River View Trail Road: 4AC for $49,900 with State septic permit for a 4BR, 6 person home. Nice level building lot (B #1). Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-775-5111. PITTSFIELD LAND: River View Trail Road: 8AC for $69,900 with State septic permit for a 4BR home. Lot 5. Private Location. Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-775-5111.
Killington. 11 Acre parcel with old logging trail as a base for a future driveway. Beautiful rock formation at the base and “Roaring Brook” as a southeast boundary. High elevation with mountain views. $70,000. Contact: Ski Country Real Estate 802-775-5111. LAND FOR SALE: Improved building lot in Killington neighborhood with ski home benefits. Views. Call 802-4229500.
ERA MOUNTAIN Real Estate, 1913 US Rt. 4, Killington - killingtonvermontrealestate.com or call one of our real estate experts for all of your real estate needs including Short Term & Long Term Rentals & Sales. 802-775-0340. THE KILLINGTON GROUP Rentals/ Property Management. Individually tailored programs including concierge. Bob Montgomery, Broker & Owner. killingtongroup.com, 802-422-2300. KILLINGTON PICO REALTY Our Realtors have special training in buyer representation to ensure a positive buying experience. Looking to sell? Our unique marketing plan features your very own website. 802-422-3600, KillingtonPicoRealty.com 2814 Killington Road (next to Choices Restaurant). KILLINGTON VALLEY Real Estate PO Box 236, 2281 Killington Road Killington, VT 05751. 802-422-3610 or 1-800-833-KVRE. Email: kvre@vermontel.net LOUISE HARRISON REAL ESTATE Sales & Vacation Rentals: professional guidance and representation to buyers and sellers in the greater Killington, Mendon, Rutland area. Independent Broker. We negotiate variable commissions and work with FSBO’s by appointment 7 days a week. Now located at 8 Mountain Top Rd, Chittenden,VT 05737. LouiseHarrison.com, 802-7759999, 802-747-8444.
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FOR SALE THULE cargo box. Atlantis 1200XT, mint condition. 74”Lx36”Wx16.3”H. Opens both sides, two keys, 4 adjustable attachment brackets. $400. 802-457-3963. DRY, WELL SEASONED cord wood. $250/ cord delivered. 802-770-8074.
SERVICES BELLADONNA GARDENING Services. Garden Maintenance and Spring Clean Up. One time visits- weekly or monthly options! Call Donna Stanley 802-342-3211. ADVANCED PRO PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Exc Quality, Best Prices. References. 802989-5803 Schedule Now! BEAUREGARD PAINTING, 25 years experience. 802436-1337. PRIOR FOR HIRE - Handyman services, carpentry and yard. Call Jeremy Prior, 802353-1806.
C O M M E R C I A L S PA C E AVAILABLE with another well established business. Small or large square footage. Close to ski shop, restaurant and lodging. Great location for any business. Call 802-345-5867. KILLINGTON MALL for sale, 4-apartments, 2-stores, 1-nightclub/restaurant, 1-50s diner restaurant. 4 acres plus building. Call office 800-6942250 or cell 914-217-4390. Ron Viccari. KILLINGTON RESTAURANT FOR SALE. Corner lot, high visibility, operating since the 1960s! Killington is going year round be a part of the renaissance! 98 seats plus 4 apartments offer unique opportunity to help cover expenses or build a great staff. After 30 years its time to hang up my tongs! Offered for sale by owner as realtors want 10% and have never even served a salad! If you cant appreciate a 10% savings? The restaurant business is not for you! Save 15% on assessed value, offered at $509,500. Contact killingtonrestaurant@gmail.com.
RENTALS SEASONAL APARTMENT rental available now-Oct. 31. 1 BR, Mountain Green Condo. Fully furnished, new floors, free Wi-Fi, laundry in building, outdoor pool, utilities included. $610/ month. Call Rob at 516431-3460. KILLINGTON RENTAL on mountain. 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, microwave, d/w, fully furnished. Excellent location, low utilities. $1,190/ month + utilities. toughfl@aol.com, 781-749-5873. KILLINGTON ROYAL FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/ winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www.killingtonroyalflush.com, 802-746-4040.
RUTLAND 1 and 2 bdrm units. Unfurnished, pet considered. $825 + utilities. LouiseHarrison.com, 802-747-8444. CHITTENDEN RETREAT available by the week or weekend. 6 bdrm, 3.5 baths, HOT TUB, screened porch on six acres. Close to Chittenden reservoir for swimming, hiking, and kayaking (kayaks provided). Scenic Mountain Top Inn nearby via water entry or short drive. LouiseHarrison. com, 802-775-9999.
PERSONALS SENIOR MALE seeking female companion. Non-smoker, likes dining and dancing; likes Sinclair activities and sports. Call 802-773-2885 between 2-5 p.m.
WANTED NOW BUYING High quality watches, precious metals, coins & paper money, stamps and historic paper, objects of art and virtue. If it’s rare, fun and beautiful I can help. Member NAWCC, ANA, APS, NEAA and Vermont’s first legally licensed precious metals dealer. Trading worldwide in the very best personal property, since 1972. Legitimate sellers ONLY and by appointment only. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085 or email rbarn64850@aol.com.
FREE FREE REMOVAL of scrap metal & car batteries. Matty, 802-353-5617.
GOODRO LUMBER in Killington is hiring a FT Driver (CDL not required)/Loader/ yard person. Clean driving record. The position includes order delivery, loading and unloading trucks. Experience in any/all of the above helpful but will train anyone with a good attitude and a willingness to learn. Apply in person, call 802-422-3469, or email: sshaw@goodrolumber.com. INNKEEPING POSITION vacancy to begin in early May through October. Responsibilities will include check ins/outs, reservation processing, breakfast /dinner service, and assistance with upkeep of rooms, approximately 20 hours per week. Innkeeper needs to work a flexible schedule and live locally to Brandon. Applicant must pass a background check and provide references. Please call 802-770-4158. TABLE 24 in Rutland is seeking friendly professional servers to join our team. We are looking for a dinner/lunch server FT and PT. Experience in the restaurant business is preferred. Apply in person 24 Wales St. Rutland. DIRECTOR OF SALES: Killington Mountain Lodge is looking for an experienced sales professional for its recently renovated property in Killington. Hotel sales experience necessary. Call 802-422-4302, email resumes to estevens@ innisfreehotels.com or apply in person. HEAD CHEF wanted for busy Nantucket Club. Responsibilities include creating menu and specials, ordering inventory, managing kitchen staff, working the line. Housing is available. Please send resume to fish@nantucketanglersclub. com. LINE COOK NEEDED at Preston’s Restaurant at Killington/Pico Ski Resort. Prepare and produce a wide variety of menu items, perform a variety of complex cooking tasks, meal service and proper plating of all meals. Full time-seasonal. Apply online at www.killington.com/jobs or in person at Killington Human Resources. 4763 Killington Rd. Killington, VT 05751. 800300-9095. EOE. HOTEL POSITIONS: front office, housekeeping, restaurant. Call or apply in person: Killington Mountain Lodge, 802-422-4302, 2617 Killington Road.
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PETPersonals BARBARA - 3-year-old spayed female. Labrador mix. I think I can sum up my personality in two words: tennis balls! I’m super sweet and, needless to say, I’m adorable.
MOLLY - 4-year-old spayed female. Domestic Long Hair Torbie. When I first meet you I may act a little shy but I will be your best friend. I have a long beautiful coat that will need brushing, and I will enjoy every minute of it.
DAISY MAE - 3-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby. I’m a very clean girl and know how to use my litter box, but I’m not too keen on sharing my box with another cat.
HARBOR - 7-month-old neutered male. Harrier mix. I’m an adorable, outgoing young fella and I’m super sweet. I’m a great size for going along on family outings and adventures.
DUSTY ROSE - 3-year-old spayed female. Labrador/ Great Pyrenees mix. Oh I’m a sweet lady who is adorable and I have gentle, loving eyes. I’m very playful with my toys and I’m silly and goofy when I play.
DENNIS - 7-year-old neutered male. Domestic Medium Hair. Black with white. I am very shy and like to burrow under blankets and pillows but once I come out I am affectionate and love my ears scratched. I prefer a quiet home and I have lived with other cats.
SALLY 2.5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Gray. I arrived at the shelter in February because my owner could no longer afford to keep me. I’ve lived with young children and teens, as well as other cats.
OSCAR - 10-month-old neutered male. Terrier mix. I’m very smart and focused so I know I’ll be successful with whatever I put my mind to. I’m a high energy fella so I’ll need a lot of exercise and playtime.
DUKE - 8-month-old neutered male. Bloodhound mix. Wheeee, let’s go, let’s go! I’m an on the go fella. I like to give kisses so get ready for a smooch or two if you come to visit me.
SPICE - 5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Tortoiseshell. My owner surrendered me because he said I didn’t get along with the dog. I don’t have that feisty “tortie attitude” that some people associate with Tortoiseshell cats.
CHIP - 1-year-old neutered male. Retriever/Labrador mix. I’m learning to be a better canine member of my family. I think an experienced dog owner who will continue to work with me will be important.
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HONEY Do you have a sweet tooth? If so I am here to help! My name is Honey and I am as sweet as my name implies. I adore people of all ages and even cats, but not most dogs. I love food and car rides. I already know “sit” and “shake”, but willing to learn much more! To learn more about me stop by Springfield Humane Society Wednesday-Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m., 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield. Call 802-885-3997 to get info on the April 11 spay/neuter clinic.
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ROBIN Hi! My name’s Robin has tons of potential, and and I’m a 3-year-old neulots of love to give! Since tered male Mixed Breed I’ve been here, we’ve spent dog that came to Lucy lots of time working on Mackenzie as a stray. Life basic behaviors, like how hasn’t always been easy to walk on a leash, how to All of these pets are available for adoption at for me, but I’m looking sit, and stay. Patience isn’t Rutland County Humane Society forward to starting over something that comes easy 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 in my new home. I’m a to me, but I’m getting there! Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org fun-loving active fella that I’d be the only animal in my ideal home, and my human would be committed towards continuing my training with me. All I really need in life is a We are proud to announce the addition of Dr.Golden to second chance. If you’ve our exceptional veterinary staff. Her interests include been looking for a new best canine rehabilitation and emergency medicine. friend, stop in and meet Be sure to say hello the next time you stop in! me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located • Preventive Care • Surgical Care at 4832 Route 44, West • Dental Care • Laser Therapy • Boarding • Grooming • Day Care Windsor. We’re open to the • 24/7 Staffed Emergency Care public Tuesday through • Award-Winning Service Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach Since 1963 us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Exceptional Veterinary Care Visit us at www.lucymac. org, like us on Facebook, 90 E. Pittsford Road • Rutland, VT 05701 • Phone: 802-773-2779 • Fax: 802-773-0485 and follow us on Twitter. info@rutlandvet.com • www.rutlandvet.com • facebook.com/RutlandVetClinic We hope to see you soon!
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www.TheHeightsAtKillington.com Prestigious townhouse development project for sale. Phase 1 is complete with all units sold; permits and infrastructure in place for five more buildings, comprising 20 additional high-end townhouse units. Sale includes 22 ERU’s, real estate, name and development rights. Alternative investment options will be considered. Offered at $775,000
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Well Maintained 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condominium unit. Close to ski lifts. Ground floor unit with walk out Patio, Fireplace, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Eating area with Bay Window. Great Rental Potential. Priced to sell. $174,499
Priced to sell! - Charming 3 br, 2.5 ba colonial home on 1.99 acres on private wooded hilltop setting, with beautiful seasonal views of Pico and the surrounding mountains. Spacious open floor plan, gas fireplace, over-sized 2 car garage. The owner is a VT licensed Real Estate Broker. $325,000.
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One of the largest tracts of land in Killington, this 134-acre parcel includes 1100 feet of frontage on the Ottauquechee River and is bordered on the north by the cascading waters of Brimstone Brook. The land features a nice level plateau above the river that would be an ideal secluded home site with the potential for long valley views. The remaining land is a literal mountainside of hardwood and softwood forest with potential timber opportunities. Construction of a private bridge will be required prior to development on this extraordinary land offering. Offered at $155,000
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• 3BR/2BA, 1 AC • 2144 SF, Propane Heat • VAST snowmobile trail access • RecRm mostly finished • Community Sewer $219K
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