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Mounta in Times Volume 47, Number 4 Killington Resort becomes largest car charging hub in New England Vermont’s Killington Resort has claimed the title of New England’s largest electric car charging hub with a total of 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout the resort’s properties.

As a part of Powdr’s Play Forever sustainability efforts Killington Resort and Pico Mountain partnered with Tesla to add additional electric vehicles chargers throughout Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. Thirty Tesla EV chargers and 15 universal chargers were installed across the resort at the Skyeship Base Area, Snowshed Base Area, Snowshed Upper Parking Lot, K-1 Base Area and Pico Mountain Base Area for a total of 45 electric car chargers.

Jan. 24-30, 2018

Suspect in standoff had a BB gun

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

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Castleton University sophomore Andrew Borden races at the national level in Reno.

Castleton cyclist makes national debut

By Evan Johnson

Castleton University’s cycling club rode into the national collegiate cycling scene earlier this month in Reno, Nev. At the 2018 Cyclocross National Championships, the club’s president, Andrew Borden, placed tenth in the collegiate division and 21st in the Under-23 men’s division.

“That’s quite a haul for us Vermonters but I was

super happy that I got to go,” said Borden. “It’s quite an opportunity to travel and see the world and race you’re bike while you’re doing it.”

Borden, a sophomore from Pittsfield, started the club as a freshman last year. This year, he said, interest “has exploded.”

This year, Castleton’s club consists of 25 riders,

Castleton cyclist, page 30

Legislators give updates on bills

By Evan Johnson

Have you seen this pup?

This 7-month-old shepherd mix named Arya got spooked and ran away from her Pittsfield home Jan. 13. Since then, her owners report she’s been spotted numerous times on Tozier Hill, between Upper and Lower Michigan Road and Hawk Mountain Road. She’s extremely shy, especially with men. If you spot her, call Doug or Nadine at 802-746-8800, 802-779-6856, or 978-502-3706.

Let’s help her get home!

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Local business and community leaders came out early Monday Scott signs bill morning for a legislative breakfast that featured updates and discuslegalizing marijuana sion on bills progressing through the state legislature in Montpelier. in Vermont Rep. Butch Shaw (R - Rutland 6) said recent bills concerning paid

By Mike Dougherty family leave, a carbon tax, increasing the minimum wage and simplifying Act 250 were of particular interest to Rutland county resiGov. Phil Scott signed into dents and businesses. law a bill legalizing the recPaid family leave reational use of marijuana, Rep. Jim Harrison (R - Windsor 1) led off with an update on a bill that making Vermont the first state would provide paid family leave. The bill was passed by the House in to pass a legalization measure May 2017 and will be taken up in the Senate pending the passage of a through legislation rather than bill for a $15 per-hour minimum wage. a voter initiative.

As initially proposed, the bill provided up to 12 weeks of leave anIn a letter notifying the Legnually that would accommodate a broad range of conditions includislature, Scott expressed “mixed ing an individual’s own illness. The leave was paid for by a payroll tax emotions” about signing the increase of 1 percent that was split between the employer and the bill, which allows possession of employee. The version passed by the House reduced the leave to six specific amounts of marijuana by weeks and narrowed the scope so that it would no longer include an people 21 or older. individual’s own illness. The payroll tax increase was reduced to .141 Scott had previously said he percent, which, Harrison said, “in layman’s terms is about $70 a year on would sign the bill, which he a $50,000 annual salary.” called “a libertarian approach.”

“Many would argue that’s not very much,” he said. “Others would ar“I personally believe that gue that that’s extremely optimisTHE PLAN WOULD PUT A PRICE ON CARBON tic and once people start taking six weeks, the cost will exceed the POLLUTION STARTING AT $5 A TON THAT WOULD projections and the tax will have INCREASE OVER EIGHT YEARS TO $40 A TON to go up.”

The tax would be built up for one year to create a reserve and the benefit would start the following what adults do behind closed year. Harrison said the bill’s safe passage was not guaranteed, as it doors and on private property would violate Gov. Phil Scott’s pledge not to increase taxes or fees. is their choice,” he wrote in his “I don’t think anyone argues that this is not a valuable benefit,” he letter today. said. “The rub really comes in how to pay for it, which is true in life and The governor was previously in government.” undecided on whether to sign A carbon tax the bill in a public ceremony. At a Speaking on a proposed carbon tax, or what he called “carpress conference last week, he anbon pricing,” Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman (P - Middletown nounced that he would be signing Springs) reassured, informed and challenged his audience­—all in the bill in private. under five minutes.

Effective July 1, the bill allows The House Committee on Energy and Technology, which he serves the possession of 1 ounce or less on, has looked at five carbon pricing proposals that have been introof marijuana and two mature and duced as bills. Chesnut-Tangerman said he anticipated none of them four immature marijuana plants would go anywhere this year. Chesnut-Tangerman described the most by people 21 or older. recent plan, titled the Economy Strengthening Energy Exchange (ES“Marijuana remains a conSEX) Plan, which was developed by business and community leadtrolled substance in Vermont and ers around the state with input from Legislators to create the lowest its sale is prohibited,” Scott wrote electric rates in New England. today. His letter reiterated that The plan would put a price on carbon pollution starting at $5 a ton consumption in public places is that would increase over eight years to $40 a ton, a price arrived at by prohibited, and use by operators the Environmental Protection Agency under the Obama administraand passengers in motor vehicles State, page 7 also remains illegal.

MONTPELIER—State police say that a pistol a man displayed during a standoff, Jan. 16, on a field at Montpelier High School, prompting nine officers to open fire and kill him, was a BB gun.

A day after the shooting, police said Wednesday their investigation has identified the silver handgun Nathan Giffin, 32, of Essex, was holding at the time he was fatally shot was a Umarex 40XP BB pistol.

“I certainly can’t rationalize why someone would do this, I don’t know if there is an explanation, but certainly if you want people to believe that you have a real gun, this is as close as you can get,” Maj. Glenn Hall, head of the state police criminal division, said of the BB gun.

“They look real,” he added. “It would be literally impossible for anyone to tell it’s not real, from a distance certainly, and even sometimes up close.”

Police on Wednesday released a photo of the BB gun. Hall said that he wasn’t sure at this time if the BB gun was loaded, adding he had not yet seen the “crime scene report.”

Hall also said he couldn’t say at this point how many total shots were fired by the officers, or how many times Giffin had been shot.

WCAX-TV posted a video of the shooting Tuesday online. Seconds before shots rang out Giffin can be seen in video holding the BB gun in his right hand, and it appears to be pointed downward.

Asked Wednesday what prompted the officers to open fire, Hall replied, “The reason that those officers choose to use deadly force are all part of the investigation. Investigators will want to hear from them, what led them to use deadly force.”

He did say each officer who fired a shot is being interviewed separately as part of the probe. Investigators also want to interview any people who witnessed events leading up to the shooting as well as the shooting itself, Hall said.

Police say Giffin had fled to the field at the high school Tuesday morning after robbing the Vermont State Employees Credit Union at 1 Bailey Ave., just a short distance from the high school.

Police confronted Giffin on the grounds of the high school and a standoff ensued lasting about 50 minutes while the nearby school was in lockdown. Officers from several law enforcement agencies also swarmed to the scene.

Police said they tried to negotiate with Giffin, who they say was making threatening statements toward law enforcement as well as suicidal statements.

In a release issued Tuesday BB gun, page 3

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February Chamber Corner: Kicking off 2018

By Marji Graf

LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce had a strong start to 2018.

Marji Graf spoke to the Chester Select Board on Jan. 3 regarding Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce accomplishments in 2017 and goals for 2018.

On Jan. 10, the chamber held a free education seminar on cybersecurity and protecting data.

Kim Dixon of Insights LLC held a workshop on Jan. 16 titled Small Business Success. Visitors learned how to build marketing campaigns that drive action, organize campaigns, choose advertising to reach target markets without draining resources, and coordinate with chosen marketing venues with cohesive messaging.

Representatives will travel to the New York Times Travel Show to represent the region, Jan. 25.

The chamber is working on the Annual Regional Guidebook. Those who want their business or events to be included need to update their chamber membership by February 15.

Marji Graf will also be speaking with Chester Economic Development committee on Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. at Free Range.

Brewfest Beverage was honored as January Members of the Month.

The chamber held ribbon cuttings at Main + Mountain, and S.B.MacDonald Custom Instruments. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Feb. 14 at Vermont Cannoli.

Marji Graf is CEO of the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce.

CSJ to offer traumatology certification RUTLAND—In response to a growing an ongoing humanitarian response team College of St. Joseph has partnered need for trauma services and advanced capable of deploying in times of signifiwith the Green Cross Academy of Traupractitioner training, College of St. Joseph cant disaster or crisis. matology to offer four separate levels of has launched a new certification program “The opening of College of St. Joseph’s certification: compassion fatigue educadesigned specifically for professionals Traumatology Institute represents tor, compassion fatigue therapist, field who deal with trauma and its emotional our ongoing commitment to provide traumatologist, and certified (clinical) impact. Housed within the college’s relevant, career-focused education traumatologist. The Green Cross AcadDivision of Psychology & Human Serand training to our students and to emy of Traumatology is a national and vices, the CSJ Traumatology Institute was the greater community we serve,” said international humanitarian assistance established to provide advanced educaDr. Walsh. “This program will yield an organization established in 1997 for the tion, training, research and humanitarian enhanced ability to provide traumapurpose of establishing and maintainaid, and is geared towards emergency informed and trauma-specific clinical ing professionalism and high stanresponders, medical and mental health services, counseling, support and sudards in the care of trauma victims and professionals, and others who work with pervision for those in need. In addition, responders throughout the world. The trauma victims. The institute has received we will be looking forward to developing GCAT also coordinates disaster deployfull accreditation from the Green Cross opportunities for community outreach, ments world-wide.

Academy of Traumatology and becomes internships and humanitarian aid when Classes for the new certification prothe only program in the region to offer cer- necessary, and to engage in scientific gram begin Jan. 25. Enrollment for the tification for this emerging field of study. inquiry and research projects leading first session is filled. For more information Dr. Robert Walsh, associate profesto continued improvements within the about the CSJ Traumatology program, sor in the division, is a certified clinical traumatology field.” visit csj.edu/trauma. traumatologist and has been leading the formation and development of the new program.

“Often, those who work with trauma survivors become so overwhelmed with their exposure to another’s pain that it results in distress and a decreased ability to function, both professionally and personally. Certified traumatologists help assist these individuals in recovering feelings of confidence, competence, and resiliency at work. The overall focus is not so much the problem of trauma itself, but the resiliency of health and wellness in the face of trauma,” he said.

The CSJ Traumatology Institute will also explore the long- and short-term effects of trauma through research and will pursue effective therapeutic interventions in response to traumatic situations Submitted and events. The institute will also create Dr. Robert Walsh has been leading the development of the new program.

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Rutland Town hires administrative assistant RUTLAND TOWN—The Rutland Town Select Board has voted 4-1 to hire William Sweet to fill the vacant position of administrative assistant to the board. The sole dissenting vote came from board member Chris Kiefer-Cioffi.

Mr. Bill Sweet is a lifelong Rutland Town resident who has served 24 years on the Rutland Fire Department.

Sweet has held leadership positions within the department including the ranks of lieutenant and captain. Sweet currently oversees the fire prevention program which is taught in October each year at the Rutland Town School.

His ability and talents to lead a department and group of people make him uniquely qualified to work directly with the Rutland Town Select Board, managing the day-to-day operations

of this office. The board was impressed by his multi-tasking abilities, his strong technology background and his commitment to public service.

During the interview process, Sweet expressed his desire to upgrade the town website, network and social media platforms. Sweet wants to work with department heads and other officials to help secure grant funding for the taxpayers and residents of Rutland Town.

Sweet’s start date with the Town of Rutland is Tuesday, Jan. 30. This position will start with an annual salary of $50,000 and benefits package offered to all full-time town employees.

Interim administrative assistant Patty Carbine will stay on with the town for the next 45-60 days to help with the transition.

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BB gun: Suspect shot dead after showing gun continued from page 1 police said, “Giffin continued to display the handgun and ignored orders from officers to surrender his handgun. At this time multiple officers of the Vermont State Police and Montpelier Police Department shot Giffin.”

Hall said Wednesday he didn’t yet know from investigators how much, if at all, Giffin struggled with them while he was on the ground after getting shot, or if police handcuffed him after the shooting.

“That would be part of the investigation,” he said. “I don’t think it would be unusual for a suspect to be handcuffed in a situation like that.”

On Tuesday afternoon Giffin’s body was taken from the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington. State police said that as of late Wednesday afternoon the autopsy results remain pending.

Montpelier police referred questions Wednesday about the shooting to the state police, who are heading up the investigation. The state police investigation will be reviewed by the Washington County state’s attorney and attorney general’s office to determine if the officers were justified in their use of deadly force, which is customary for all officer-involved shootings.

Police on Wednesday also released the identities of the eight troopers and one Montpelier officer who fired shots. Under the department’s policy, the names of the troopers are withheld for 24 hours or “as otherwise determined” by the commissioner of public safety. Two of the troopers identified also fired shots in a standoff last summer that left a Poultney man dead. Michael Battles was also wielding a BB gun. The officers were put on administrative leave and were eventually cleared after an investigation by the attorney general’s office and the

“... IF YOU WANT PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE A REAL GUN, THIS IS AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET,” MAJ. GLENN HALL, SAID OF THE BB GUN. Rutland County state’s attorney’s office.

The two troopers involved in both shootings were Sgt. Lyle Decker, based at the St. Johnsbury state police barracks and hired July 12, 2004, and Trooper Christopher Brown, of the Middlesex state police barracks, hired Jan. 16, 2012. Both are members of the state police tactical unit.

State police identified the names of the other officers firing shots, their assignments and dates of hire as: Sgt. Cory Lozier, headquarters, Special Investigations, tactical team member, hired July 11, 2005 Sgt. Eugene Duplissis, state police office of professional development, tactical team member, hired July 23, 2001 Sgt. Charles Winn, St. Johnsbury state police barracks, tactical team member, hired July 21, 2008 Sgt. David White, Royalton state police barracks, tactical team member, hired Jan. 27, 2003 Trooper Brandon Degre, Middlesex state police barracks, hired Jan. 16, 2012 Trooper Isaac Merriam, Middlesex state police barracks, hired July 11, 2016 Cpl. Michael B. Philbrick, Montpelier Police Department, hired in the winter of 2011 The officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pursuant to state police policy.

According to federal court records, Giffin was sentenced in 2012 to two years in prison for the gunpoint robbery of the Randolph National Bank in Williamstown in 2010.

His criminal record dates back to 2002, according to police, and includes convictions for cocaine possession, resisting arrest, petty larceny, unlawful trespassing and multiple burglaries.

Giffin was arrested most recently for the Christmas Day breakins of Walmart and Toys R Us in Williston, according to a release from the Williston Police Department. While there was property damage as a result, nothing was stolen from either store.

He was originally released on a citation to appear Thursday in Chittenden County criminal court in Burlington to answer to those charges, the police statement added.

In an affidavit filed with the Williston police shortly after that robbery, Giffin told officers he was addicted to cocaine and heroin. He said he was “sick of living like this” and wanted to change his life, but couldn’t get treatment.

When he was cited with burglary, Giffin called the police department and told an officer that he had checked himself into rehab and would not be out until Jan. 22. His arraignment was moved to Jan. 30 “to accommodate his rehab treatment.”

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Vt. Humanities book discussions return to Rochester Library

By Julia Purdy

ROCHESTER—The Rochester Public Library hosted its first Vermont Humanities Council-sponsored book discussion in at least a decade Thursday morning, Jan. 18, with Nancy Gallagher’s eye-opening contribution to modern Vermont history, “Breeding Better Vermonters,” a thoughtprovoking look at the notorious eugenics movement in Vermont, which was housed at UVM in the 1920s and 1930s.

Leading the discussion was Alan Berolzheimer, a speaker, researcher and educator who introduced himself as a “public historian, as opposed to an academic historian.” Berolzheimer has worked as managing editor of the Vermont Historical Society’s publications for two decades as well as an educator with the Flow of History program for public schools in the Upper Valley.

Sixteen people attended, 15 of whom were Rochester residents.

Berolzheimer opened the topic by calling the eugenics survey a “troubling episode in the state and in U.S. history,” saying that it sprang from concerns that are still relevant today: population loss, an aging population, immigration, and white identity.

The national eugenics movement aimed at improving the American gene pool by identifying individuals and families deemed “abnormal,” “defective” or “feebleminded” and either removing them from society or preventing them from having children, through sterilization.

The movement was embraced by Progressive politicians, academics, reformers, educators and social scientists and was one of a number of programs to, reform juvenile delinquents, and intervene in dysfunctional families. It happened within living memory of many families who were affected.

Berolzheimer noted that such policies were promoted by elite Progressives who influenced public policy to improve the living conditions of the masses and eliminate abuses such as child labor. But the issue of affordability played a role – specifically, taxpayer support of the needy. Since the New Deal, he said, those costs have been moved to the state and federal level, but early Vermont towns had a common practice of “warning-out,” where they would eject transients and the

destitute, who might become a drain on the town revenues.

The eugenics movement in Vermont coalesced around several factors. One was the reaction to what the elites saw as an unraveling of Vermont’s claim as the “seedbed of American exceptionalism and democratic values.” The old Yankee stock was declining and farm abandonment was viewed as a symptom of not only economic but cultural decline.

In addition, the state’s self-promotion as a vacation destination began as early as the 1880s. By the 1920s and 1930s, Vermont was aggressively courting well-todo professionals. Dorothy Canfield was a major and persuasive writer of such promotional literature.

At the height of the eugenics program, which sent “social researchers” into the hill farms to ferret out signs of genetic degradation, elaborate “pedigrees of degeneracy” were developed, reaching back to the great-grandparental generation.

Anyone living a rebellious or non-conformist lifestyle, or suffering from disease or mental illness, was suspected of harboring degenerate genes. Young, sexually-active single women were disproportionately recommended for sterilization.

Certain ethnic groups were targeted: “gypsies,” Native Americans, French Canadians, those who simply lived away from population centers. The Abnakis schooled their children not to reveal their true origins.

At the time, the notion of developing superior strains of humans by controlling who mated with whom was compared to selective breeding of livestock and found acceptance in higher social circles as beneficial policy for the betterment of society.

“Although eugenics as a form of social engineering has been thoroughly discredited, do these notions survive today? The group felt that they do.

One everyday example is how some state marriage laws require blood testing for disease. Another example is how a newcomer to an area is judged by appearance.

Evan animals are selective said a person.

Several examples of blaming the victim were mentioned. “It makes us feel better,” and “We tend not to want to think about larger social causes,” were comments.

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MSJ reinstates varsity football, taps Peterson as head coach

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RUTLAND—Based on an increase in numbers, Mount Saint Joseph Academy has decided to reinstate varsity football, as the twoyear cooperative agreement with Poultney has now expired. The Vermont Principals’ Association has officially granted MSJ release from the cooperative.

MSJ now awaits a Division III football schedule from the Vermont Interscholastic Football League.

Coach Tucker Peterson has been chosen to lead the Mountie football program.

A graduate of Mill River, Peterson enjoyed an impressive collegiate career at UNH from 2002 until 2007.

Peterson was elected team captain in 2006 and received the following honors in 2006: 3rd Team Sports Network All-American, 1st

Team All-Atlantic 10 Conference Player, 1st Team All-New England, and winner of Coach’s Choice Spirit Award.

He also was recognized as 1st Team UNH Offensive Guard in 2004, 2005 and 2006, and 3rd Team All-Atlantic 10 Conference Player in 2005.

Peterson’s coaching experiences include serving as the offensive line coach at Marist High School from 2008-2010 and head coach at Mill River High School from 2010-2014.

Most recently, Peterson was the offensive line coach at Castleton University from 2015-2016.

Joining Peterson on the MSJ Football staff are his father, Art Peterson, who is credited with inaugurating the football program at

Mill River; Dan Charron, a graduate of MSJ (‘85) who played his college ball at UMass; Phil Hall, assistant principal at MSJ and former head football coach; and Ethan Zorzi, who will enter his fourth year as a member of the Mountie football staff.

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Tucker Peterson will lead the Mounties this coming season.

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Vermont maple syrup marketing may get a boost with the help of a grant from the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets.

U.S. Specialty Crop Grant program to boost market competitiveness

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) has received $200,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants from the federal USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of Vermont specialty food crops, including honey, hops, and maple syrup, and nursery crops, including Christmas trees and floriculture.

VAAFM plans to award grants in 2018 through a competitive review process guided by industry, nonprofit and government stakeholders. Any business, organization, or individual can apply to the Vermont Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBGP) program.

Projects must benefit multiple specialty crop businesses, organizations, or individuals. VAAFM,

in partnership with statewide specialty crop stakeholders, has identified the following program funding priorities for 2018: • Development of innovative horticultural production practices to enhance farm viability and/or natural resource conservation • Pest and disease management • Enhancing food safety and improving the capacity of specialty crop businesses to comply with Food Safety Modernization Act or food safety audit program requirements • Value chain enhancement – including strengthening relationships between producers, aggregators, processers, distributors, retail businesses and consumers – and technical

Condos, Donovan urage Legislature to protect data H.624 was introduced on Jan. 16, proposing increased protections for Vermonters’ sensitive and personal data contained in the statewide voter checklist. H.624 is sponsored by Rep. Dylan Giambatista of Essex Junction, Secretary of State Jim Condos and Attorney General TJ Donovan have un-

request because I take the protection and security of Vermont voters’ personal data very seriously” said Secretary Condos, who responded to the initial request for voter data by saying, “We cannot compromise the privacy of Vermont citizens to support the president’s witch hunt for widespread voter

“WE CANNOT COMPROMISE THE PRIVACY OF VERMONT CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT’S WITCH HUNT FOR WIDESPREAD VOTER FRAUD ...” SAID CONDOS. derscored the importance to legislators of ensuring that Vermonters’ most sensitive personal data is protected in light of the request for sensitive data about Vermont voters from the president’s Election Integrity Commission.

“I refused to comply with the Commission’s

fraud, which has been disproven many times over by nonpartisan experts.”

While the Election Integrity Commission was dissolved by executive order on Jan. 3 of this year, statements by President Trump and former Chair Kris Kobach indicate that the work will continue.

assistance to enhance efficiency and business viability • Market access (local, regional, national, or international), marketing, branding, and consumer education • Producer collaboration – including establishing or strengthening producer associations and cooperatives VAAFM will conduct an information session webinar for prospective applicants on Feb. 2, 2018. Applicants to the Vermont SCBGP must submit a letter of intent by Feb. 28. A review committee will invite the top-ranking projects to submit full proposals.

Learn more about the Vermont SCBGP, register for the webinar, or view the webinar recording at agriculture.vermont.gov/vtscbgp.

Vt. House approves consumer protection plan The Vermont House unanimously approved H.593, the consumer protection bill, on Jan. 17. This legislation addresses automatic contract renewals, retainage for construction materials, credit protection for vulnerable persons and use of credit info for personal insurance.

House Speaker Mitzi Johnson supported the legislation, stating that “one important feature of this bill is the provision that ensure that Vermonters who invest in consumer contracts are not subject to automatic renewals unless they explicitly opt in to the provision. This protects Vermonters from companies that automatically renew contracts and charge consumers for services year after year, such as magazine subscriptions, gym memberships, and media streaming services. Sellers will be required to provide a notice of renewal 30-60 days before the auto renewal or termination date.”

“This legislation ensures that no vulnerable Vermonter’s personal information may be used without their consent.

Those most vulnerable to identity theft, especially minors and those who are incapacitated, are protected with a provision allowing a guardian to freeze their credit record,” Representative Michael Marcotte, vice chair of the Commerce and Economic Development Committee said.

House Commerce and Economic Development Committee Chair, Rep. Bill Botzow added: “As well as protecting vulnerable Vermonters, this bill is an important step forward that ensures Vermont insurers are considering more than just a credit score when determining personal insurance rates. That is why this bill also puts in place a process for consumers to explain any negative factors on the credit report that may have been caused by extraordinary life circumstances.”

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“Jobless in Seattle” - coming soon to Vermont

By Shawn Shouldice

There are six different legislative proposals up for consideration by the Vermont General Assembly this session to raise the state’s minimum wage. Senator Michael Sirotkin, Chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee, is leading the charge to enact S.40 which hikes the wage to $15-hour over four years. He recently wrote an editorial citing a bipartisan committee report which claimed raising the minimum wage would benefit the state and workers but result in very few job losses.

On behalf of nearly 1,300 small business owners who are members of NFIB in Vermont I say, Senator, there is evidence to show that won’t be the case!

To see just how destructive such a mandate can be to low-wage workers, one needs only look at the recent experiment in Seattle. Politicians in that city were hailed when they raised the local minimum wage to $13, which is the second of three incremental increases to take that city’s wage to $15 per hour.

A recent study sponsored by the city of Seattle and conducted by the University of Washington found that nine months after the wage went to $13, about 5,000 low-wage jobs disappeared. It also found the number of hours worked by low-wage workers dropped by 3.5 million hours, and the average low-wage employee saw their paycheck drop by $125 a month. If Hollywood were writing Jobless, page 10

Vermont farms: biggest water quality investment in state history

By Anson Tebbetts

As you go about your day, it’s likely you pass a farm – or two or more – along the way. Hidden in hamlets and stretched out in the valleys, Vermont’s farms are part of our daily lives.

And although farmers have worked the land for over a century, there may be something unexpected, yet rooted in Vermont, happening behind the scenes.

Something innovative. Something progressive. Something that’s making a difference, over time, in our land, waterways, farms, and in our communities.

Vermont farmers, along with many others in our state, are working for water quality.

A closer look at Vermont farms shows how cutting-edge technology is increasingly becoming the new norm. From state-of-the art waste management systems to cover crops that keep agricultural fields growing biomass year-round, preventing soil from eroding, Vermont agriculture is evolving once again. New generations, along with legacy farmers, are actively making improvements on their farms, and they are networked for change – in 2017, 3,137 farmers,

FARMERS ARE STEPPING UP BECAUSE THEY, TOO, ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE LAND, WATER, ANIMALS AND COMMUNITIES. partners, and members of the public took in 5,011 hours of education at 93 water quality events. Last year 70 Vermonters received advanced certification in manure application.

It’s progress.

And that’s just the beginning. In 2017, the state invested $17 million in related water quality projects across all sectors. As part of this investment, the Agency of Agriculture devoted $5.2 million in technical and financial assistance, engagement and outreach, rules and regulation, and inspection and enforcement – it’s the biggest water quality investment in the history of Vermont.

The agency’s work over the past year includes $1.1 million in grants for on-farm projects such as fencing, manure storage and barnyards, and $1.7 million in Clean Water Initiative grants to partners for education, implementation and phosphorus reduction alternatives beyond traditional Vermont farms, page 7

By Daryl Cagle

Racial segregation: how it came about On Martin Luther King Day, while investigating the roots of segregation in America, I stumbled upon an article in The Atlantic that shocked even my husband, who grew up in segregated North Carolina. “Segregation Had to Be Invented” by Alana Semuels describes what occurred between the Civil War’s end and the 20th Century’s beginning that left us

with endemic and structural racism.

In the late 1800s many blacks and whites in Charlotte and other parts of the South lived like “salt and pepper,” near or next door to one another, before segregation was fully enforced.

In Charlotte and Atlanta, blacks could be seen in restaurants, hotels, and the theatre. Blacks could vote in most locations, and still sue companies for

discrimination and win.

But the tide turned in the late 19th century when an economic depression hit. Business and landowners forced white factory workers to work for low wages under terrible conditions. Farmers lost their land and became sharecroppers. In 1894, black Republicans (a reverse of their platform today) and white Populists Mountain meditation, page 29

LETTERS

Act 46 is tyrannical and coercive Dear Editor, In the last year I have watched, with interest, the Act 46 merger votes and re-votes that have been conducted in towns around Vermont. I have made some observations of this process. Study committees and school boards are strictly guided by the Agency of Education “experts” to present two choices for the voters to pick from. This allows for the illusion that Vermont’s proud tradition of local self governance and direct democracy is still alive.

I participated in the Act 46 vote in my town of Cavendish. From local news reports and from speaking with my fellow citizens the choices presented are viewed as negative. One citizen commented that the vote is like being presented “a choice between eating one

pile of steaming crap or another similar pile of steaming crap.” I did not disagree.

To make the choices more palatable the voters have been told by superintendents and state “experts” that if you vote for the state’s “preferred” pile of steaming crap there will be lower educational costs, lower taxes and increased opportunities for students. As an added incentive to vote for the “preferred” pile, the Agency of Education has made it clear that regardless of your vote you will still be dining on their “preferred” steaming pile of crap. This choice is clearly not a choice at all. It is coercion and it is tyrannical.

Enough hard evidence exists to prove that the bold promises of cost savings, lower taxes and increased opportuni-

ties are a pack of lies. Act 46 is an overreach and abuse of state power to increase the state’s power.

It illustrates to me is that direct democracy and local self governance is suffocating in Vermont. Tyranny in the legislature, the governor’s office and the Vermont Agency of Education is alive and growing stronger.

What are Vermonters to do? Perhaps all is not lost. I am encouraged that local citizens who were naive about the implications of Act 46 have had their eyes opened wide. Act 46 has been a true bipartisan screwing of the Vermont citizenry. We have elections in our little Vermont republic for a reason. Democrats, Republicans, Progressives and independents that voted for Act 46 can be

thrown out of office.

Vermont’s education funding law, Act 60/68, passed in 1997 needs to be revisited and repealed.

It has exacerbated the increase in taxes by creating a fund that is too often subject to raids by duplicitous politicians.

Local control, including education financing, could be returned to the local citizenry, where it rightfully belongs. It is the locals that are paying the bills and it is the locals that have children and grandchildren in our public schools. The educational system in place now, with control in the hands of distant and outof-touch politicians and bureaucrats, is clearly not working. To those Vermonters reading this, you still have choice. You don’t have to let it slip away.

Stu Lindberg Cavendish, Vermont

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CAPITOL QUOTES “Because of you, I spent countless hours praying under a cross, begging for God to put me out of my misery. Because of you, I’ve told my mother I would have rather he’d murdered me. But you know what, Larry? Because of me, I’m going to be a better doctor than you...because of me, you’re going to jail for the rest of your life. Larry, remember that you were born in the image and likeness of God, and you chose to sexually assault little girls.”

Said Madeleine Jones speaking to her abuser Larry Nassar during victim impact testimony last week. Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics team doctor for about two decades, pleaded guilty to seven counts of criminal sexual conduct. He has already been sentenced to 60 years in prison for child pornography charges.

“He is obsessed with sharks.

Terrified of sharks. He was like, I donate to all these charities and I would never donate to any charity that helps sharks. I hope all the sharks die.”

Said adult-film actor Stephanie Clifford, known by her performer’s name Stormy Daniels, speaking in an interview with “InTouch Weekly” about her encounter with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

“There are many people on both sides of the fence. Some are very happy about it, and some are very displeased as well. I recognize that, and want to respect that some feel that this is not a momentous occasion.”

Said. Gov. Phil Scott on his decision to sign the cannabis bill in private.

The bill, which passed both chambers of the Vermont legislature, legalizes recreational quantities of marijuana. It takes effect July 1.

“Never forget your voice. Never forget that we are the future, and we have something to say about it.”

Said 16-year-old Greta Solsaa of Rutland, speaking at Saturday’s March For Our Future rally on the steps of the capital building in Montpelier.

The event, held on the anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration, drew an estimated 3,000.

Vermont farms:

Farmers promote clean water goals

continued from page 6 conservation practices. There are 31 people at the agency’s water quality division focused on ensuring the regulations are achieved, designing conservation practices, and offering education and technical assistance to help farms make the necessary changes for water quality. Grants and the technical support offered by the agency are a tool for farmers who are motivated for change, and all grants require money from the farmer.

In addition, the Agency of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), inspects farms and jointly enforces water quality regulations. In 2017, agency investigators performed 392 inspections, including investigating 150 complaints – 100 percent of those received. Farmers who knowingly do not comply with laws face action: in 2017 farmers received 93 enforcement actions from the agency, a 145 percent increase over 2016. This increase is due to more boots on the ground inspecting.

Despite this progress, we at the agency must do more. We will expand implementation of best management practices as well as thinking of innovative ways to reduce phosphorus. We need policies that create new markets to export phosphorus and create incentives for farmers to keep phosphorus off the land.

Farmers are stepping up because they, too, are passionate about the land, water, animals and communities. They are passionate about the jobs that they provide, and committed to making the best, award winning products from Vermont. Passion extends to many others as well. The Agency of Agriculture is working closely with partners such as the Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Vermont Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Lake Champlain Basin Program and many more.

Certainly, there is much more work to do. But by working together with investment, education, enforcement and assistance, Vermont is on an upward trajectory.

Anson Tebbetts is secretary of the Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets in the Scott administration.

State legislature:

Legislatures react to proactive bills

continued from page 1 tion as the “environmental, health and social cost of carbon emissions.”

“It’s based on national figures that there is consensus around, not projects by the State of Vermont,” said Chesnut-Tangerman.

Hearing this cost, the room audibly gasped.

The entirety of the money collected would be used to reduce electric rates for commercial, industrial and residential use. Vermont’s electric grid currently draws about 50 percent from renewable sources.

“So by electrifying our energy load, we are automatically making it cleaner,” ChesnutTangerman said.

For the last portion of his presentation, Chesnut-Tangerman issued a challenge: “Any plan like this is designed to change behavior. If we accept that climate change is the biggest challenge facing us nationally and globally, then what is our response? We keep kicking it down the road because it’s uncomfortable.”

A $15 minimum wage While Sen. Brian Collamore (R - Rutland) said he supports Vermonters earning $15 per hour, he’s not a big fan of the Legislature’s current plan to make that a reality. Vermont’s current minimum wage is set at $10.50, which took effect in this month. Under the current law, the minimum wage will annually increase by the lower of either 5 percent or the percentage increase in the consumer price index. Collamore pointed out that Vermont’s minimum wage is the third highest in New England and the sixth highest in the country. Citing the Vermont Department of Labor, Collamore said 90 percent of Vermont employers have 20 or fewer employees. Small employers provide a third of the jobs in the state and pay a third of the wages in the private sector.

This summer, Collamore was one of two dissenting voices on a recommendation put forth by the the Minimum Wage and Benefits Cliff Study Committee to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. Reading from the minority report he submitted with Rep. Brian Keefe (R - Bennington-4), Collamore said a mandatory minimum wage increase would have direct inflationary impact on the costs of other state functions.

Collamore also said the increase would create what he called “wage compression” where workers who currently make more than the minimum wage would expect a pay increase as well. “I liken it to the dog chasing its tail,” he said. “It’s the constant chasing of a higher wage, so we need to take a look at that.”

In the private sector, Collamore said an increase would cause a decline in the number of jobs and cuts in workers’ hours. The increase could also prompt some businesses to move to neighboring states where the minimum wage is lower.

“In New Hampshire, the minimum wage is $7.25, the national average,” he said.

“We’re at $10.50. If we go to $15 and they stay where they are, you have to wonder what business would want to be in Vermont when labor costs would initially double.”

Simplifying Act 250 House bill 665, a proposal for a more efficient Act 250, was introduced in the House Friday and was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife. The bill’s lead sponsor, Rep. Peter Fagan (R - Rutland 5-1), said the bill was the result of two years of work with the Rutland Economic Development Corporation’s (REDC) policy committee to make the state’s land use law more predictable in terms of time, cost and outcome. The bill requires district environmental commissions to issue a decision on a project within 20 days. Projects that fail to receive a decision by the 20-day deadline would receive automatic approval, a detail that earned Fagan a round of applause.

The bill would also prohibit commissions from not issuing permits due to a project’s lack of other required permits.

“But you can go to the bank for financing. You can line up your contractors. You can get everything going because you know the hardest permit you’ve got to get is in your back pocket.”

The bill also introduces a new concept called “conclusive evidence” to Act 250, where the issuance of permits constitute evidence that activity described in the permit or approval is not detrimental to the public health.

Fagan said the bill has received support from the entire Rutland County delegation.

“What we have here is a start,” he said. “This bill is in committee. The challenge that I have and the other legislators have is the committee chair has said publicly this past week that he will not entertain any Act 250 bills while the Act 250 commission is ongoing. I’m going to give it a heck of a go to get him to take this bill up.”

CALENDAR

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Free Knitting Class

6:30 p.m.

Free knitting classes at Plymouth Community Center,

by Barbara Wanamaker. Bring yarn and needles, U.S. size 7 or 8 bamboo needles recommended, and one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@ gmail.com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.

THURSDAY JAN. 25

Bikram Yoga **

PINK THE RINK AT SPARTAN ARENA FRIDAY, JAN. 26 AT 7 P.M.

WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

JAN. 24

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, bikramyogamendon.com.

Rutland BNI Informational Meeting

8 a.m.

Business referral group hosting informational session at Christ the King Church, 66 S. Main St., Rutland, 8-10 a.m. Free. Bring yourself and 50+ business cards! Register at BNIVermont.com.

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. Small, intimate group. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Ski Bum Race Series

10 a.m.

Ski Bum Race Series at Killington Resort, on Highline Trail at K1 happens on Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local teams of skiers and snowboarders and telemark skiers race down Highline in pursuit of Ski Bum Glory. Registered competitors only, and after party follows. Info, killington.com.

Kripalu Yoga

Co ur tes yo f RR MC

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon.

Info, bikramyogamendon. com.

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.; 5-7 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Telemark World Cup

8 a.m.

The Telemark World Cup brings its globetrotting trek to Vermont with a stop at Sugarbush Resort. Three-day event (Jan. 25-27) features world-class, international competitors. Racers participate in classic, sprint, and parallel sprint races. sugarbush.com. 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Warren.

Story Time

10 a.m.

Story time at the West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bring your young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. Info, 802-4382964.

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. For info, 802-422-3368.

Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. Info, 802-773-2694.

Thirsty Thursday Races

1 p.m.

Pico Mountain’s Thirsty Thursday Fun Race Series, Thursdays through March 15, 1-3 p.m. on Lower Pike or Exhibition. Details at picomountain. com.

Paint & Sip

5 p.m.

Join Rae Newell for monthly acrylic Paint & Sip at Killington ART Garage.

Paint a winter scene with a red truck. $37pp includes all materials and instruction. BYOB event & a light nosh will be served. Registration required at artgaragevt.com. 802-422-8844. 2841 Killington Rd., Killington.

Level 2 Yoga

5:30 p.m.

Level 2 Flow Yoga at Killington Yoga Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Bridge Club

10 a.m.

Kripalu yoga with Louise Harrison at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444.

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.

Nugget & Fang

Howard Frank Mosher Book Celebration

Rutland Wellness

Adult Soccer

10 a.m.

ArtsPower’s colorful new musical about friendship, “Nugget & Fang” the musical shown at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 the Green, Woodstock.

Recommended for grades Pre-K - 3. 55 min. $6 tickets. pentanglearts.org.

5 p.m.

Education and support for people who are struggling emotionally. Focus on tools and methods for improving our lives mentally and physically.

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland.

802-353-4365.

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

8 a.m.

The Telemark World Cup brings its globe-trotting trek to Vermont with a stop at Sugarbush Resort. Three-day event (Jan .25-27) features worldclass, international competitors. Racers participate in classic, sprint, and parallel sprint races. sugarbush.com. 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Warren.

Level 1 Yoga

8:30 a.m.

Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Feel Good Friday

9 a.m.

Feel Good Friday - Pre-purchase tickets for this day before midnight Jan. 18 and Killington will donate $10 from every ticket to High Fives Foundation and Vt Adaptive. After party at K1 Mahogany Ridge Bar, 4-6 p.m. Details at killington.com.

BMW Winter XDRIVE

9 a.m.

BMW Winter XDrive Experience at Killington Resort. Test drive full lineup of BMW models at Killington Resort, K-1 Lodge. Register at killington.com.

NASTAR Eastern Championships

9 a.m.

Okemo Mountain Resort hosts NASTAR Eastern Championships. Today, 9 a.m., ski with Marco Sullivan and Okemo’s best pros at the Okemo race clinics - call for info 802-228-1483. 12-5 p.m. Registration for racers, at Okemo Competition Center. Info, okemo.com.

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

10 a.m.

Based on Judy Blume’s popular novel about discovering the person within, “Otherwise Known at Sheila the Great” is being performed at Chandler Music Hall’s daytime performance series. 10 a.m. All seats $7. Call to reserve: 802-728-6464. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

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.

Kripalu Yoga

11 a.m.

Kripalu yoga, gentle flow at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444.

Osher Series

1:30 p.m.

Osher Lifelong Learning series at Godnick Adult Center, Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m. This week, Jeremy Ashton, MS, LADC with Evergreen Abuse Services, talks on substance addiction including alcohol, opiate, cocaine and marijuana - and how to treat addiction. $5 per lecture; $40 for membership. Info, learn.uvm.edu/osher or 802-422-2921.

VWMA Annual Meeting

3 p.m.

Vermont Wood Manufacturers Assn. annual meeting at H. Hirschmann Windows and Doors with dinner and meeting at Sweet Caroline’s Restaurant.

3-7 p.m. Meeting and tour open to all interested in learning more about woodworking in Vermont. Pre-register ($25-$35 includes dinner) by Jan. 25 at 802-747-7900. vermontwood.com.

Magic: the Gathering

3:15 p.m.

Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 422-9765.

Sip and Paint

6 p.m.

Sip and paint event: “Be Tuxed” at Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom, 2551 Vt-30, Bomoseen, 6-8:30 p.m. by Cricket’s Eye Art. Tickets and info, cricketseye.com.

Pink the Rink

7 p.m.

Castleton University’s Pink the Rink, tenth anniversary sporting pink apparel vs. green, in support of RRMC’s Breast Cancer Program. Game starts at 7 p.m. at Spartan Arena, behind Diamond Run Mall, Rutland. Ticket sales donated to the program, plus online auction at castletonsports.com.

Jeremiah McLane Trio

7:30 p.m.

Jeremiah McLane, Eric McDonald and Corey DiMario - the Jeremiah McLane Trio - perform at ArtisTree, an evening of traditional tunes and songs from the British Isles, France and Quebec, plus originals. artistreevt. org. 2095 Pomfret Rd., South Pomfret.

SATURDAY

7 p.m.

Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. Nonmarking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.

JAN. 27

Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day

FRIDAY

5 p.m.

Join new neighbors for a community dinner with the Rutland High School Multi-Cultural Club, 5 p.m. in the RHS Theatre. Activities for kids. All family welcome. Beverages provided. RSVP to jennie.gartne@rcpsvt.org or 802770-1016.

5:30 p.m.

Gentle Restorative Yoga at Killington Yoga with Louise Harrison. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Telemark World Cup

6:30 p.m.

Phoenix Books Rutland celebrates Howard Frank Mosher and his final book, “Points North” at a reception and reading. 2 Center St., Rutland. Light fare provided. Free, open to all. phoenixbooks.biz.

Potluck Dinner

Gentle/Restorative Yoga

** denotes multiple times and/or locations.

Bikram Yoga **

JAN. 26

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 11 a.m.

60-min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, bikramyogamendon.com.

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.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

7 a.m.

Vermont’s fifth annual Free Ice Fishing Day, each year on the last Saturday in January, enables both residents and non-residents to go ice fishing on any legal waterbody in Vermont for the day, without a license. New and experienced anglers of all ages encouraged to attend!

Bikram Yoga **

7:30 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 9 a.m.

90-min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, bikramyogamendon.com.

Telemark World Cup

8 a.m.

The Telemark World Cup brings its globe-trotting trek to Vermont with a stop at Sugarbush Resort. Three-day event (Jan. 25-27) features worldclass, international competitors. Racers participate in classic, sprint, and parallel sprint races. sugarbush.com. 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Warren.

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8 a.m.

Okemo Mountain Resort hosts NASTAR Eastern Championships. Today, 8 a.m.-12 noon, preregistered racers can pick up race packets and late registration available, in Competition Center. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsor Village at Clock Tower Base Area. 10 a.m. Junior racers; 1 p.m. adult racers. On Bull Run. 6:30-9 p.m. Awards and racer reception, Sitting Bull, with live music, awards, prize raffles. Info, okemo.com.

BMW Winter XDRIVE

9 a.m.

BMW Winter XDrive Experience at Killington Resort. Test drive full lineup of BMW models at Killington Resort, K-1 Lodge. Register at killington.com.

Open Gym

10 a.m.

Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All ages welcome. First time is free! Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends! $10/ hour for members; $14/ hour for non-members. Info, 802-773-1404.

Ice Fishing Festival

11 a.m.

Vermont’s Ice Fishing Festival, occurring with Free Ice Fishing Day, at Lake Bomoseen State Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. VTF&W instructors from Let’s Go Fishing program on hand teaching ice fishing basics, fishing regulations and fish identification. Plus refreshments (hot cocoa!) in warming huts, a fish fry station to cook up catches, ice skating and a playground for kids.

Pre-register at vtfishandwildlife.com (not required). 22 Cedar Mountain Road, Bomoseen.

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.

Live from the Met

12:55 p.m.

The Paramount Theatre screens Live in HD from The Met, on the big screen, Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. This week, performance of Puccini’s “Tosca.” $23/ adults; $10/ student tickets at paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland. Run time 4 hours, includes two 30 minute intermissions.

Weekly Alcohol Inks Workshop

1 p.m.

Join Killington Art Garage in exploring alcohol inks. YUPO paper to ceramic tiles, all pieces are unique. No experience necessary. $40 includes all materials and instructions. Registration required at artgaragevt.com or 802422-8844. 2841 Killington Road, Killington.

WWI Lecture

Woodstock Vermont Film Series ** 3 p.m.

8th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at Billings Farm & Museum features award-winning documentary “Our Nixon” at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Reservations strongly recommended at 802-457-2355, billingsfarm.org/filmfest. Tickets $9$11. Vt. Route 12, Woodstock, 1/2 mile north of Village Green.

RUTLAND’S “NEWLY”WED GAME SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 7:30 P.M. BMW Winter XDRIVE

9 a.m.

BMW Winter XDrive Experience at Killington Resort. Test drive full lineup of BMW models at Killington Resort, K-1 Lodge. Register at killington.com.

Happy Hour Yoga

4:30 p.m.

Happy Hour Yoga at Killington Yoga, 3744 River Rd, Killington. $10 drop in. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802422-4500.

Open Swim

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NASTAR Eastern Championships

9 a.m.

Okemo Mountain Resort hosts NASTAR Eastern Championships. Today, 9 a.m. start lists available, late team registration, in Competition Center. 10 a.m. Female Race of Champions; 10:30 a.m. Male Race of Champions; 1 p.m. Family Team Race; 2 p.m. Friends Team Race.

Info, okemo.com.

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.

Banquet of Champions

5 p.m.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions at Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington. Reunites competitors from asphalt and dirt tracks for one-night party to celebrate the 2017 stock car season.

Champs recognized during ceremony - awards and trophies. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com for info. 476 Holiday Drive, Rutland.

Bingo

5:30 p.m.

Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday 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.

Open Gym

6 p.m.

Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland.

6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. First time is free! Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends! $10/ hour for members; $14/ hour for non-members. Info, 802-773-1404.

Rocking the Mouse

7 p.m.

Howlin’ Mouse hosts a free, all ages show ($5 donation suggested). The bands: Between Now and Forever; Subtleties; Soul Shove; Every Enemy Alive. 158 N. Main St., Suite 2, Rutland.

2 p.m.

Slate Valley Museum hosts lecture “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” with NYS Museum’s senior historian Aaron Noble.

Discusses Empire State’s pivotal role in the American war effort. Free, open to the public. Light refreshments. 17 Water St., Granville, NY.

Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners

Book Signing & Trunk Show

Vermont Pride Theater

2 p.m.

Author Tracy Medeiros will sign her book “Dishing Up Vermont,” and Vt. fiber artists Hannah Regier will have a trunk show of her handmade hats - at Smokeshire Design. 3482-3668 VT-103, Chester.

NASTAR Eastern Championships

7:30 p.m.

Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners perform Americana and “a little bit of everything” at Brandon Music. $20. $25 dinner available. BYOB. Reservations recommended. 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. brandon-music.net.

7:30 p.m.

Vermont Pride Festival at Chandler Center for the Arts presents “Trans Scripts Part I: The Women” a staged reading. One-act production followed by talkback by playwright Paul Lucas and the actors. Tickets $15-$22.

Advance tickets at 802-728-6464 or chandler-arts.org. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

am ar P of esy Court Killington Section GMC

10 a.m.

Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Mystery Hike! Jerry Parker, leader, has several destinations in mind and will decide depending on weather conditions. Meet at 10 a.m. at Rutland’s Main Street Park, near firehouse, to carpool. Details at 775-6208.

Sundays with Maurie

10 a.m.

Sundays with Maurie: Join local watercolor artist, Maurie Harrington, for weekly painting sessions Sundays at Killington Art Garage. $37pp includes all instruction, materials, fees. Complimentary tea, coffee, and sweets will be served! Drop in, but seats are limited. artgaragevt.com to reserve a spot.

2841 Killington Rd., Killington.

Morning Yoga

10:30 a.m.

Morning Yoga with Dawn Sunday mornings at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. $12 or 10 classes for $90. All levels welcome, bring your own mat. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mixed Level Yoga

12 p.m.

All Level Flow yoga at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Now at noon! Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

MSJ Open House

1 p.m.

Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Convent Ave., Rutland holds open house 1-3 p.m. Welcomes new and transfer students to apply for its college prep program.

VSO Sunday Matinee Series

3 p.m.

Sunday Matinee Series featuring the VSO Chorus. Adults $20-$32, students $10. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Program: Robert De Cormier’s “Legacy”; Morten Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna”; Schubert’s Symphony No. 9. paramountvt.org.

Rutland’s “Newly”wed Game

7:30 p.m.

Local couples test their knowledge of one another and help raise money in support of local food banks and Salvation Army.

Couples compete in a live version of the popular TV show, with host Ed Kelly. Tickets $30-$35, paramountvt.org. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland.

SUNDAY JAN. 28

Sub mit ted

RYP Ski Date at Pico

8 a.m.

Pico Mountain invites members of Rutland Young Professionals and their families to ski and ride for special group rate. Adults: $30 - rentals available for $31.

Youth: $25, rentals $22. RSVP via mbiasuzzi@killington.com or 802-422-6131 only.

Bikram Yoga **

VERMONT’S FREE ICE FISHING DAY SATURDAY, JAN. 27

9 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. 90-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. Bikram. 1360 US4, Mendon. Info, bikramyogamendon.com.

MONDAY Bikram Yoga **

JAN. 29

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., 60 min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, bikramyogamendon.com.

All Level Yoga

8:30 a.m.

All Level Flow Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. For info, 802-422-3368.

We Can Fix It

10 a.m.

We Can Fix It: Home Maintenance Education for Women, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at NeighborWorks of Western Vt., 290 Marble St., West Rutland. An educational program aimed at empowering women with skills and tools to solve common household issues. Info, sign up for future classes, mwwvt. org.

Open Swim

11:30 a.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

10 • The Mountain Times • Jan. 24-30, 2018

Monday Meals

Active Seniors Lunch

Rutland Rotary

TOPS Meeting

12 p.m.

Every Monday meals at Chittenden Town Hall at 12 noon. Open to public, RSVP call by Friday prior, 483-6244. Gene Sargent. Bring your own place settings. Seniors $3.50 for 60+. Under 60, $5. No holidays. 337 Holden Rd., Chittenden.

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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m.

Want to quit smoking but nothing works? Join the free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at RRMC Physiatry Conference Room (PM&R) off Outpatient Physical Therapy Waiting Room. 160 Allen Street, Rutland.

Yin Yoga

5 p.m.

Yin Yoga, all levels at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Citizenship Classes

Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, 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.

12 p.m.

Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Tuesdays 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, Killington.

4:45 p.m.

TOPS meets every Tuesday night at the Trinity church in Rutland Vermont at the corners of West street and Church Street. Side entrance. Weight in starts at 4:45 until 5:30 and meeting starts at 6 until 6:30. Everyone is welcome come and join a stress free environment and take off pounds sensibly. For more information call Ann Marie at 802-293-5279.

We Can Fix It

5 p.m.

We Can Fix It: Home Maintenance Education for Women, 5-7:30 p.m. at NeighborWorks of Western Vt., 290 Marble St., West Rutland. An educational program aimed at empowering women with skills and tools to solve common household issues. Info, sign up for future classes, mwwvt.org.

CTK Open House

5 p.m.

Christ the King School, 60 S. Main St., Rutland holds open house 5-7 p.m.

Learn more about programs.

RUTLAND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SKI DATE AT PICO MOUNTAIN SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 8 A.M.

TUESDAY JAN. 30

Bikram Yoga **

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, bikramyogamendon.com.

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.

Okemo’s Birthday

9 a.m.

Celebrate Okemo’s 62nd birthday in the Clock Tower Base Lodge to sing Happy Birthday and have a piece of cake. All day. okemo.com.

Art Workshop

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.

Family Playgroup

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Weatherization Pizza Party

6 p.m.

Weatherization Woodstock Pomfret Bridgewater pizza party at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, Woodstock. Volunteers with Vital Communities, Efficiency Vermont, and local home energy contractors help residents save money and stay warm by weatherizing their homes. Free professional home energy assessments, proposals, and quotes. 802-2952295 ext. 122.

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.

Legion Bingo

Bone Builders

Chess Club

10 a.m.

Bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. Info, 802-773-2694.

Tobacco Cessation Group

11 a.m.

Want to quit smoking but nothing works? Join the free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Tuesday, 11-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. 802-747-3768 for more info.

6:15 p.m.

Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend!

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.

Adult Floor Hockey

7 p.m.

Adult Floor Hockey at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2.

Non-marking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.

Environmental permitting goes digital with new portal Once considered out-of-sight, the state’s environmental permitting system just got a massive makeover that’s turning heads. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently launched the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB). Now, for the first time ever, there is an online hub that gives anyone the ability to easily track permit applications and add public comments.

DEC issues more than 9,000 permits annually. Nearly half of these permits will be publicly noticed on ENB in the coming year, making the entire process more straightforward and transparent. ENB gives users the power to add comments directly to the website, request a public meeting,

Jobless:

and receive notice of the final permit application decision.

DEC permits protect public health, support economic viability, promote the safe handling of fuel and other hazardous materials, and safeguard drinking water. These permits help businesses, municipalities and individuals build homes, facilities and infrastructure while protecting Vermont’s air, water and land.

“The Environmental Notice Bulletin is an example of how government should operate, working together with the public to improve access to information and to decisions that affect our everyday lives,” said DEC Commissioner Emily Boedecker.

ENB is the result of user feedback and

represents a larger movement in state government to modernize processes.

DEC looked at its overall permitting system and analyzed how the public was engaging with the permitting process. After reviewing these results, the Department created ENB to increase public engagement and provide a more predictable, consistent system for applicants. ENB merges 85 different permit procedures into five categories and consolidates all permit information on the ENB website.

In the three weeks since ENB launched, there is a mix of permit applications in the system including permits for brewery conversions, lakeshore protections and stormwater management.

Not the silver bullet some hope for

continued from page 6 this drama, it would be titled “Jobless in Seattle.”

A similar policy in Vermont will hurt workers in our state and the small businesses employing them. When employers face a mandated wage increase, raising the pay of employees who fall below the new minimum isn’t the only cost they face. There are also additional payroll taxes to be paid. If the wages of workers making above the new minimum aren’t also bumped up, productivity is likely to suffer. The business owner may not be able to afford these added costs, and the marketplace might not tolerate higher prices for the goods they sell.

A business owner faces hard choices. Jobs can be eliminated, hours cut, and remaining employees asked to take on more duties. The latest Seattle study appears to confirm those were the choices employers made.

When Vermont lawmakers consider raising the minimum wage here, it is crucial that they consider the unintended consequences. This recent study shows that the people they intend to help would actually be hurt. Raising the minimum wage was a bust for Seattle.

We don’t want the sequel to play out in Vermont.

Shawn Shouldice of Montpelier has represented NFIB, the leading advocate for small business, for 15 years.

The Mountain Times • Jan. 24-30, 2018 • 11

Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY JAN. 24

[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY JAN. 26

BRANDON 7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners

KILLINGTON

1 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lodge Duane Carleton

5 p.m. Outback Pizza Nate Byrne

CASTLETON

BOMOSEEN

7 p.m. Casella Theater

6 p.m. Iron lantern

2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lodge

KILLINGTON

7 p.m. Tap Room

4 p.m. Pickle Barrel

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

4 p.m. Snowshed Base Lodge

KILLINGTON

4:30 p.m. The Foundry

RUTLAND

6 p.m. Liquid Art

1 p.m. Bear Mountain Base Lodge

5 p.m. Outback Pizza

8 p.m. Outback Pizza

4 p.m. The Foundry

6 p.m. Preston’s Restaurant

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

6 p.m. Outback Pizza

6 p.m. Wobbly Barn

POULTNEY

Happy Hour w/ Jenny Porter

Ensemble 4.1

Daniel Brown Open Mic

Snowplow Comedy Competition

Primo and Johnson

7 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Draught Room Wayne Canney

9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter

STOCKBRIDGE 5:30 p.m. Wild Fern Jo Moon: Piano & Vocals

Phil Henry

Josh Jakab

Duane Carleton Just Jamie

Off The List

6 p.m. Wobbly Barn

7 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Public House Daniel Brown

7 p.m. The Foundry

K-town’s Finest R&B Night w/ Jordan Snow, Jeff Poremski & Chris Johnson

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

JAN. 25

Jamie’s Junk Show Jordan Snow

Apres Ski Dance Party w/ DJ Dave

Ryan Fuller

Happy Hour w/ Tony Lee Thomas Band

7 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Public House

8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub Lost in Paris

Sonic Malfunktion

The People’s Jam

MONDAY JAN. 29

KILLINGTON

8:30 p.m. Outback Pizza

5 p.m. Outback Pizza

8 p.m. Santa Fe Steakhouse

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

7 p.m. The Foundry

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

10 p.m. Wobbly Barn

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games PITTSFIELD

Supply & Demand Duo

Kris Collett Duo

Joey Leone Band JJ Rupp

Supply & Demand Duo

8 p.m. Wobbly Barn

1 p.m. Wild Fern

8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub

POULTNEY

Elovators

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge

LUDLOW

8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub

12 p.m. Wild Fern

Aaron Audet Band

10 p.m. Wobbly Barn

Joey Leone Duo

STOCKBRIDGE

8 p.m. The Foundry

2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lodge

7 p.m. The Foundry

VSO: Sunday Matinee Series featuring VSO Chorus

Boston Erin Og

9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

Andy Lugo

3 p.m. Paramount Theatre

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

KILLINGTON

6 p.m. Outback Pizza

Duane Carleton

The County Down

10:30 p.m. Pickle Barrel Crow’s Nest

Daniel Brown

Jazz Night w/ Summit Pond Quartet

Boston Erin Og

Lost in Paris

THURSDAY

Duane Carleton

5 p.m. The Foundry

Just Jamie

DJ Dave’s All Request Dance Party JJ Rupp

Jamie’s Junk Show

8 p.m. Mangiamo’s

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

PITTSFIELD

RUTLAND

Super Stash Bros Duo

Northern Homespun

POULTNEY

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

Open Mic Night, hosted by JonCarl Smith

DJ Dirty D

Karaoke w/ DJ Evan

Blues Night w/ Joey Leone

The Idiots

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Clay Canfield & Brother John

WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Open Mic Night

8 p.m. Clear River Tavern

7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Ryan Fuller

Duane Carleton

TUESDAY JAN. 30

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern

RUTLAND

KILLINGTON

2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Daniel Brown

SOUTH POMFRET

12:55 p.m. Paramount Theatre Tosca (Puccini)

7:30 p.m. Artistree

7 p.m. Draught Room

Ryan Fuller

Open Mic Jam w/ Supply & Demand

STOCKBRIDGE

POULTNEY

7 p.m. Wild Fern

7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre

7 p.m. Taps Tavern Strangled Darlings

WOODSTOCK

RUTLAND

10 p.m Bentley’s

MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Tingle Sauce

Jeremiah McLane Trio

Caleb Thomas

VJ Castor Troy

8 p.m. Muckenschnabel’s Nikki Adams

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern

International Night w/ DJ Mega

STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern Rick Redington

SATURDAY JAN. 27

BARNARD

6:30 p.m. Town Hall

Contra Dance w/ Old Sam Peabody & caller Delia Clark

Duane Carleton

Rutland’s “Newly”wed Game

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T

WOODSTOCK 10 p.m Bentley’s DJ Chris Powers

8 p.m. Charity’s Tavern

Name That Tune Bingo w/ DJ Dave

LUDLOW 1 p.m. Okemo Clock Tower Base Lodge

Okemo’s 62nd Birthday Celebration

POULTNEY 8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam

RUTLAND 7 p.m. The Venue

Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson

SUNDAY JAN. 28

BOMOSEEN

KILLINGTON

6 p.m. Iron lantern

11 a.m. The Foundry

King Arthur Jr.

6 p.m. Outback Pizza

Brunch w/ Jordan Snow

8 p.m. Center Street Alley Trivia

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic w/ Krishna Guthrie

12 • The Mountain Times • Jan. 24-30, 2018

• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun the MOVIE diary

SUDOKU

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 27

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Measurement (abbr.)

4. Returned material authorization (abbr.)

7. Sorting 12. Attribute 15. Poked holes in 16. Angers 18. Doc 19. MLB journeyman pitcher Dillon 20. Not don’t 21. Snubs someone 24. Where kids bathe 27. One might be in distress 30. Chair 31. Music industry honors (abbr.)

33. Dash 34. Owed 35. Caucasian language 37. One thousand (Span.)

39. Musical style drum and bass 41. Evergreen trees native to warm climates 42. Begin __: start fresh 44. Marshy outlets 47. A chicken lays one 48. Yemen’s largest city 49. Conversion rate 50. Single Lens Reflex 52. Atlanta rapper 53. Reduce the importance of 56. Faces of buildings 61. Something achieved 63. Distribute again 64. Tooth caregiver 65. 007’s creator

CLUES DOWN 1. Skater Lipinksi 2. Data 3. Single step 4. Destroyed financially 5. Fail to interpret correctly 6. Fava d’__: tree found in Brazil 7. Vehicle 8. Limited 9. Old English 10. Aussie golfer Norman 11. Job 12. Loose-fitting undergarments 13. Protected by balancing 14. Give up 17. Fifth note of a major scale 22. Extravagantly bright 23. Takes dictation 24. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 25. Rounded knob (biology) 26. French philosopher Pierre 28. Mothers 29. Dardic ethnic group 32. Supports the rudder 36. An ugly evil-looking old woman 38. Of a fasting time 40. Filled with passengers 43. Below the ribs and above the hips 44. Binary-coded decimal 45. 51 is a famous one 46. Goes into a funk 51. Chief O’Hara actor 54. Videocassette recorder 55. Scored perfectly 56. Type of tree 57. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 58. Popular commercial “pet” 59. Supreme god of Ancient Egyptians 60. Room in a home 62. __ and behold Solutions on page, 27

The ties that bind

The cold weather gripping the country has put a damper on a lot of people’s fun – including my son.

Because of this, we allowed him to have a couple of friends visit this past weekend to hang out and have a sleepover.

I’ve decided I hate sleepovers because the boys have reached an age where they basically refuse to sleep. It doesn’t matter how many times you tell them to quiet down, they still manage to sneak around, eat snacks and cause havoc.

And there’s only so long I can stay awake to reprimand them.

I may tell my wife that I put the hammer down, but these days I just give up and go to bed. I figure they have to suffer the lack of sleep before they finally realize it’s not a good idea.

The boys he had over recently are both good kids from nice families. I genuinely enjoy having them around. I know nothing too awful will happen with this group, which puts me somewhat at ease (at least for now).

Not surprisingly, video games dominated their attention. Other than a break for some pizza early in the night and sundaes around 11 p.m., most of their time was spent staring and yelling at the TV. I told them they had to shut things down at 1 a.m., knowing full well that they would still be awake for hours. I then retired to my own bed, more than ready to drift off for the evening.

About 15 minutes after I went to bed, my son wandered in and nudged me. “What’s up?” I asked, as he sat next to me. “Thomas wants to go home,” he responded.

I immediately assumed Thomas was sick and asked if he threw up. In my mind I wrongly guessed the boys had acquired a huge stash of candy that Thomas overdosed on (I mean, it’s happened several times before).

“No,” my son countered. “He’s anxious about a math test.”

This response puzzled me. First of all, it was Saturday night and Monday was the MLK holiday, which meant that there was no school for a couple more days.

Not to mention, what kid is thinking about a math test during a sleepover?

I got up and wandered into the room where the other boys were chatting. As soon as I walked in, Thomas explained that he was really nervous about a math test and felt it was better if he went home. I argued that it was too late to get any real studying done so why not just spend the night and deal with that in the morning.

I could tell by the boy’s demeanor that I would not be changing his mind. Thomas then explained that

PHANTOM THREAD

he had already called his father who was on his way over.

At this point I was entirely confused and ridiculously tired so I simply sat in the living room until the boy’s dad arrived. When he pulled in, I met him at the door and apologized, explaining that I had no idea he had called. The father apologized back to me for obviously keeping me up past a reasonable hour.

I could tell by the dad’s demeanor that he was embarrassed. In the short conversation that followed, he explained that his son suffered from crippling anxiety and that he and his wife were tortured over it.

He went on to mention that they have no idea where it comes from since they have never stressed the need for superior grades. He says it seeps into all aspect of their son’s life: he has trouble with sports, can barely walk on stage for a band concert and gets nervous to the point of sickness whenever he’s asked to speak in front of his class. My heart broke for this kid once I realized the magnitude of his issue.

As the boy was leaving, my son met him at the door and casually stated, “Don’t worry, Thomas. If the test is really hard, I’ll let you cheat off me.”

This week’s film, “Phantom Thread,” features another individual with curious anxieties. However, in this case, this person uses his affliction to gain control of those around him.

Starring Daniel Day-Lewis as a 1950’s dressmaker in London, “Phantom Thread” (reportedly his last film) follows the artist as he weaves in and out of royalty and high-society circles, making clothing for the rich and famous.

Behind the scenes, however, is a complicated individual who demands that others behave in a fashion that he deems acceptable.

As you might expect, Day-Lewis is mesmerizing.

He’s the greatest actor of his generation and proves it again here. His costars are equally talented, which makes for an interesting story.

However, many will find the subject matter and strange relationship dynamics between characters a bit difficult to connect with.

Check this one out if you love Daniel Day-Lewis, just be prepared for a very strange and quizzical love story.

An anxious “B+” for “Phantom Thread.”

Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

The Mountain Times • Jan. 24-30, 2018 • 13

MSJ/CKS St. Valentine Soiree coming in February

Courtesy of Brandon Music

DEB BRISSON AND THE HAY BURNERS

Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners return to Brandon Music Saturday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—On Jan. 27, Brandon Music welcomes back Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners, at 7:30 p.m. Led by Brisson’s powerful, expressive vocals, this group of veteran Addison County performers offers music that is real and heartfelt, from soulful and bluesy to rocking alt-country. With an album of original songs, “Heart-Shaped Stone,” to its credit, the band mixes its own work with favorite covers by artists such as Natalie Merchant, Amy Winehouse, Ryan Adams, Slim Harpo, Talking Heads and more.

Backing Brisson’s guitar and vocals are Mark Pelletier on guitar and vocals, Carl Boss on bass and vocals, John Wallace on drums, and Doug Wilhelm on congas, percussion and harmonica.

“If I had to pick a genre for our music, it would be Americana — but it really is a

little bit of everything,” Brisson said. “In my vocals I tend to reach for a soulful, passionate feel, and we’ve got some really fine harmonies going with Carl and Mark.

They also step in with some lead vocals, and Mark’s lead Telecaster is just so expressive on top of the driving bass and percussion.”

She added, “I love music, I feel it deeply and I want the crowd to feel it as well. I think that comes through with this group.”

Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25.

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. For reservations or more information, call 802-247-4295 or visit brandon-music. net. This event is a part of Vermont Arts 2018, celebrating arts in Vermont.

RUTLAND—Don’t let the cold keep you in — get out for a night of fun and support a good cause.

Join Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Christ the King School on Saturday, Feb. 10 for the MSJ/CKS St. Valentine Soiree. This is an adult-only, fun-filled evening at the Southside Steakhouse in Rutland.

The evening will include a roulette table, 50/50, basket raffle, lottery tree, and a raffle drawing to include three cash prizes: $250, $500, and a grand prize of $5,000. The night will conclude with a DJ and dancing.

The St. Valentine Soiree is a community event that raises money for our Rutland County Catholic Schools. It is graciously made possible by generous members of the community and through the combined efforts of the MSJ/CKS families and staff.

The event runs from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $100 (admits two) and may be purchased from a CKS or MSJ student; at either school office; or at the door on the night of the event. Tapas will be served and a cash bar is available.

Youth encouraged to get their acts together — Mini Mud returns!

RANDOLPH—Although mud season seems far off, Chandler’s Mini Mud Variety Show is coming right up. This is Mini Mud’s 11th annual season and will take to the stage on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Organizers are urging youngsters of any age between 6 and 18 to sign up for the auditions, being held on Wednesday after school, Feb. 21.

Prospective performers are invited to bring a vocal or instrumental musical offering, a dance, a skit or magic trick, juggling, a special drama piece, or any another special talent to share, and are encouraged to get together in groups or ensembles, even with original music or choreography. Acts should be well-rehearsed and no more than three minutes in length. Auditions will be held in Chandler’s main hall.

Please contact Chandler Board President Janet Watton at president@chandler-arts.org or 802-728-9402 to sign up for an audition time.

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts

A young girl sings and plays acoustic guitar for her act during a former Mini Mud Variety Show.

LIVING A.D.E.

14 • The Mountain Times • Jan. 24-30, 2018

Make It Sew Prom Dress Alterations

69 Center Street Rutland

802-775-8200 Open Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Great Breakfast Menu Mimosas ~ Bellinis ~ Bloody Marys

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Rutland Regional hosts Alzheimer’s Association community educator training RUTLAND—Join Pam Beidler, director of programs and outreach for the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for a fun and interactive training on Alzheimer’s Association education programs. The class will be held at the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional, 160 Allen St., Rutland.

Following a demo and practice session participants will walk away with the skills and materials needed to host evidence-informed programming in the community. Just a few of the Common Programs

participants will be eligible to lead following this workshop include: The Basics, Know the 10 Signs, and Effective Communications Strategies.

Please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of training cost. Lunch will be provided.

Those interested in participating must register and complete a volunteer application by Jan. 31. Call or email Pamela to register and request a volunteer application at pbeidler@alz.org or call 802-316-3839 ext. 8011.

Healthcare speakers discuss options for care, with aging

SVM to host third WWI lecture in recognition of centennial

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1:15 p.m.—CASTLETON—As we get older our needs change and we are faced with making some difficult decisions for ourselves or for our loved ones. For most of us, we are not fully aware of what is available to help with those ever-changing needs. On Jan. 31 at 1:15 p.m. the Castleton Community Center will host speakers from three different organizations to help answer some of those questions.

Carol Keefe from SASH (Support and Services at Home) will give an overview of what SASH can do to help and how to get started. SASH coordinates the resources of social service agencies, community health providers and nonprofit housing organizations to support Vermonters who choose to live independently at home. Individualized, on-site support is provided by a Wellness Nurse and a trained SASH Care Coordinator. The SASH program is designed to provide personalized coordinated care to help participants stay safely at home.

Shana Halliday, from At Home Senior Care, will present care options and resources for seniors in the community. At Home Senior Care is dedicated to providing professional care that enables seniors to continue living in the comfort of home. We encourage independence, individuality, and freedom of choice. Halliday has worked in eldercare for the past 25 years in the Rutland area and will bring resource packets for participants. Linda Ellingsworth is the public relations director for the Haynes House of Hope, for the terminally ill in Granville, N.Y. Since opening its doors in January 2010, Haynes House has provided end-of-life care for more than 60 people. Residents and their families can stay at Haynes House for no cost. Priorities are pain and symptom relief, along with emotional and spiritual support for both the resident and the family.

The Castleton Community Center is located at 2108 Main St., Castleton.

For more information call 802-468-3093. All are welcome.

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Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.— The Slate Valley Museum will host a lecture titled “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” by New York State Museum’s Senior Historian Aaron Noble on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. The lecture will discuss the Empire State’s pivotal role in the American war effort.

To study the history of New York State in World War I is to understand the American experience during that conflict. In the words of Noble, New York State surpassed all others during the First World War in regards to men, money, and material provided to the war effort.

Noble holds a bachelors degree in history from Union College, as well as a masters degree in public history from the University at Albany. He has recently been integral in formulating an exhibition for the New York State Museum, which commemorates the centennial anniversary of America’s entry into the First World War. Noble’s body of specialty research

examines the pivotal role New Yorkers played in all facets of the conflict. More specifically, Noble’s current research looks at individual New Yorkers from all across the state and from a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds in order to interpret and share their specific wartime experiences with the general public. This forthcoming lecture as hosted by SVM will highlight the importance of New York as one of the most populous, industrialized, and wealthy states in the nation in 1917, and the crucial role the citizens of this region played in the American war effort.

This engaging and informative lecture will shine a light on the personal experiences of wartime soldiers and investigate how these New Yorkers shaped the larger narrative of United States history.

Admission to the lecture is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. Slate Valley Museum is located at 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. For more information, visit slatevalleymuseum. org.

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Phoenix Books Rutland celebrates final works of Howard Frank Mosher

Thursday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— Phoenix Books Rutland will celebrate beloved author Howard Frank Mosher, and his final book, “Points North,� at a reception and reading on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Yvonne Daley, Chuck Clarino and Will Notte will read from “Points North� and share reminiscences of Mosher and his work.

Light fare will be provided.

Upon his passing in January 2017, Howard Frank Mosher was recognized as one of America’s most acclaimed writers. His fiction set in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, chronicles the intertwining family histories of natives, wanderers, outcasts and others. In its obituary, the New

York Times wrote, “Mr. Mosher’s fictional Kingdom County, Vt., became his New England version of Faulkner’s Yoknapatawpha County.� Howard Frank Mosher was the author of 13 previous books of fiction and nonfiction, including “God’s Kingdom.� He received Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Arts fellowships, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Literature Award, the New England Book Award and the 2011 New England Independent Booksellers Association’s President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. In January 2017, Mosher passed away at the age of 74, in Vermont.

In “Points North,� completed just weeks before his death,

Mosher presents a brilliant, lovingly-evoked collection of stories that center around the Kinneson family, ranging over decades of their history in the Kingdom.

From a loquacious itinerant preacher who beguiles the reticent farmers and shopkeepers of a small New England town, to a proposed dam that threatens the river that Kinneson men have fished for generations, the scandalous secret of a romance and its violent consequences, and a young man’s seemingly fruitless search for love — “Points North� is a full-hearted, gently comic, and beautifully written last gift to the readers who treasure Howard Frank Mosher.

In September 2017, Phoenix Books and Vermont College of

Fine Arts (VCFA) announced the creation of a new VCFA scholarship that honors Mosher. Called the Phoenix Books Howard Frank Mosher Scholarship, the $10,000 award will be merit-based and given annually to an emerging fiction writer from Vermont in his or her first year of VCFA’s MFA in Writing & Publishing residential program. The first scholarship will be awarded on Feb. 8 for the 2018-2019 school year.

Phoenix Books provided the gift and funding for the purpose of this annual MFA in Writing & Publishing scholarship.

The reception is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St., Rutland.

For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.

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FOOD 506 Bistro

The 506 Bistro serves a simple, seasonal menu featuring Vermont highlights. Set in the open bar and lounge, the atmosphere is casual and warm. Your are likely to be served a yankee pot roast, a great organic burger from a nearby farm or fresh strawberry shortcake with Vermont berries. Local, simple, home cooked is what we are all about.

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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 daily specials. (802) 422-4411

506 BirchBistro Ridge and Bar

Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998,VT dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to complete your day in Serving a seasonal menu featuring highlights

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Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights 802.475.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie

LocatedChef-owned, in On The RiverRestaurant Inn, Woodstock Choices and RotisserieVT was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be A short scenic drive from the name of the restaurant but itKillington is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared

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Our fantastic American tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more is now being handcrafted by our new Executive Chef Tim Galvin. Nestled on 10 acres directly on the VAST snowmobile trails and only 8 miles from the Killington Road. Our live music schedule will keep you entertained, and we never charge a cover. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear”. www.clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999

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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. Reservations are appreciated. innatlongtrail.com/Home.html (802) -775-7181

Foundry

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 slate 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

Highline Lodge HIGHLINE LODGE KILLINGTON VERMONT

Visit the Highline lodge. Join us in our newly renovated fireplace lounge featuring craft cocktails, local brews, small plates and lively conversation. Our in-house restaurant offers fresh, seasonal local fare with a menu changing monthly.

The intimate dining room and outside patio are the perfect spots for private events, conferences and weddings.

Contact Kristen Anderson at kristen@highlinelodge.com.

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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) 422-533

Jones’ Donuts Classic Italian Cuisine Old World Tradition

fresh. simple. delicious!

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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

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, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad 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

Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom

The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more.

Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. www.lakebomoseenlodge.com (802) 468-5251

Liquid Art

Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain. LiquidartVT.com (802) 422-2787.

Lookout Tavern

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 and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until 10 p.m. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-566

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MATTERS 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 & Resort

Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and a new steakhouse menu - your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap.Warm up by the terrace fire pit after dinner! Just a short drive from Killington. www.mountaintopinn.com 802.483.2311

Burgrs On The Rocs

Kick back at On the Rocs open daily at 3 p.m. Enjoy a full range of specialty cocktails as well as a full menu featuring items such as our signature crispy brussels sprouts, Caribbean style ceviche served with plantain chips, New England lobster roll and roasted rack of lamb just to name a few. Don’t forget to buy one tapa, get the second one free between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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

Red Clover

Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802-755-2290, redcloverinn.com

Rosemary’s

Rosemary’s was built around an indoor boulder,features an illuminated garden view, and photographs capturing the Inn’s history. Chef Daniel Molina, who comes to us from from Salubre Trattoria and the Canoe Club in Hanover, blends the flavors of Ireland with those of countryside New England created with a host of fresh local Vermont and New England seafood products. We take pride in serving you only the best quality, and supporting the local farmers. innatlongtrail.com 802-775-7181

Seward’s Dairy

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.

Sugar and Spice

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

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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.

Pasta Pot

Chef owned, the Pasta Pot has 40 years of authentic Italian cuisine under its belt. Whether you’re in the mood for ante pasta, pasta, pizza or homemade entrees, you’ll be satisfied. All menu entrees and pasta are available in half orders and don’t forget to ask about seasonal dishes. (802) 422-3004

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 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. Now open year round. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241

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Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.—CHESTER—On Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2-4:30 p.m., author Tracey Medeiros will sign her book, “Dishing up Vermont,” at Smokeshire Design. Medeiros is the author of “The Vermont Non-GMO Cookbook,” “The Connecticut Farm Table Cookbook,” “The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook,” and “Dishing Up Vermont.” She writes “The Farmhouse Kitchen: A Guide to Eating Local” column for Edible Green Mountains magazine and is also a freelance food writer, food stylist, and recipe developer and tester.

She is often seen on various television cooking segments preparing one of her favorite recipes while sharing helpful culinary tips with the viewing audience.

Added to this author event will be a trunk show of Hannah Regier’s one of a kind, farm-tofashion, artisan knit, handmade in Vermont, hats! The luxuriously soft fiber is 50 percent superfine wool, 50 percent alpaca — custom spun from fleeces purchased directly from area farms.

Lightweight, warm and stretchy, there are several different unisex styles to make the head and heart smile. Her trunk show and Medeiros’ book signing will be held together from 2-4:30 p.m. at Smokeshire Design. Guests could win one of Madieros’ books, a gift certificate at Homestyle Hostel, or a Simon Pearce ornament.

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Youth co-ed wrestling program to begin in Rutland Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Recreation and Parks is excited to announce a new youth opportunity for grades 1-6. The Youth Co-Ed Wrestling program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Rutland High School (at the back of gym).

A parent and athlete informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the same location. The informational meeting will also give athletes and parents a chance to meet the coaches: Shane Warner (Rutland H.S. wrestling coach), Zach Veleas (Castleton wrestler) and Dakota Peters (Rutland H.S. wrestler).

The program will have practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays in February and March from 7-8 p.m.

Wrestling meets will be scheduled on the weekend.

The cost for the program is $35 for Rutland residents and $46 for non-residents. T-shirts will be given out at first practices.

For more information and to register, visit rutlandrec.com.

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Judy Blume Known as Sha Friday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m.—RANDOLPH—Judy Blume’s poignant children’s novel, “Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great,” comes alive in a sparkling musical rendition at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. The staging of Blume’s popular novel is the third of four events in Chandler’s Daytime Performance Series for 2017-18 — a quartet of theater, music,

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All ticket sales for the Jan. 26 Pink the Rink game against Salve Regina University held at the Spartan Arena will be donated to the Breast Care Program at Rutland Regional, along with proceeds from the online auction of collector’s edition pink jerseys worn by the players during the game. To view the online auction, or place a bid, visit castletonsports. com. Bidding will continue through 9 p.m. on Jan. 25.

Additional funds will be raised through a variety of raffle sales, includ-

ing the raffle of an authentic 10th anniversary Pink the Rink jersey customized for the raffle winner, and a limited edition Early Detection Saves Lives campaign teddy bear. Raffle tickets are available at the RRMC gift shop, or by calling 802-747-3634. In addition, there will be a varied basket auction at Spartan Arena on Jan. 26.

Since the inception of the annual Pink the Rink event, close to $60,000 has been raised in support of the program. Cost of admission to the game is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students.

Spartan Arena is located behind the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland.

Winter Wellness Weekends at Mountain Meadows Lodge Starting Friday January 26th and Saturday January 27th On special dates this winter you can enjoy acupuncture and massages to add more relaxation to your weekend, or to recover from a day out on the slopes. Come see us!

For an acupuncture appointment call or text Robert Tarnow, L.Ac. | 315-643-2045 For a massage appointment call Annette Trumble, LMT | 315-705-6010 Special pricing for our guests will be available!!

For lodging accommodations book online at: mountainmeadowslodge.com/lodging.html

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Sheila Tubman is the quintessential Judy Blume character, struggling with all the trials and tribulations of childhood. Being a 10-year-old kid is a pain.

Having an older sister is really a pain. So, too, is being afraid of virtually everything in life. Sheila — also known

Great — comes of age in this enchanting musical version of Judy Blume’s touching story, adapted by the awardwinning children’s theater company, ArtsPower.

Schools attend daytime performances at Chandler as a group. Home schoolers — and members of the general public of all ages — are also welcome to attend these daytime events, which

prices thanks to their being subsidized by grants, sponsors, and generous local donors. This performance is especially recommended for students in grades 2-6.

For group or general admission tickets and more information, contact 802728-6464 or visit chandlerarts.org. Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 71-73 Main Street, Randolph.

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Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for two extraordinary sopranos sharing the title role of the jealous prima donna: Sonya Yoncheva (pictured above in La Traviata) and Anna Netrebko. Vittorio Grigolo and Marcelo Álvarez alternate in the role of Tosca’s revolutionary artist lover Cavaradossi, with Sir Bryn Terfel, Michael Volle, and Željko Lučić as the depraved police chief Scarpia. Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts.

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Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.—CASTLETON—Vermont’s fifth annual Free Ice Fishing Day is set for Saturday, Jan. 27, and will be celebrated by a fun-filled ice fishing festival in Castleton.

Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day, which takes place each year on the last Saturday in January, enables both residents and non-residents to go ice fishing on any legal waterbody in Vermont for the day without a license.

“Free ice fishing day creates opportunities for a range of anglers, and really helps to showcase the great ice fishing we have here in Vermont,” said Louis Porter, commissioner of Vermont Fish & Wildlife.

“From those looking to try out the sport for the first time, to non-residents who may want to sample some of Vermont’s quality fisheries, the day offers full accessibility to great ice fishing fun across Vermont.”

Vermont’s Ice Fishing Festival also occurs annually in concert with Free Ice Fishing Day, and the 2018 celebration will be held at Lake Bomoseen State Park in Castleton. The festival will run from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 27 and is free and open to anyone interested in ice fishing.

Staff from Vermont Fish & Wildlife and instructors from the Let’s Go Fishing Program will be on hand to teach ice fishing basics including knot tying, drilling holes,

rigging and using an ice fishing rod, setting tip-ups and preparing for a day on the ice.

Fishing regulations and fish identification will be covered as well.

Fisheries biologists will also operate a fish fry station to cook up participants’ catches, and there will be other refreshments on hand including plenty of hot cocoa in the warming huts. Lake Bomoseen State Park also offers for ice skating and a playground for the kids.

“The ice fishing festival is a free, easy and fun way for newcomers to get started in ice fishing, and also a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy time together outdoors,” said Nicole Meier, information and education specialist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife. “We encourage people of all ages to come out for the day, wet a line, try some fresh-cooked, local fish and enjoy all that Vermont has to offer during the winter.”

Vermont Fish & Wildlife will lend ice fishing equipment to attendees for the day, but participants may bring their own tackle. Participants are advised to dress warmly and wear ice cleats if possible.

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required, and can be completed online at vtfishandwildlife.com. For more information, contact Nicole Meier at 802-3181347 or nicole.meier@vermont.gov.

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MSJ and CKS welcome families to winter open houses

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Paul Lucas will present his play “Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women” at Chandler, part of Vermont Pride Festival.

Trans-gender rights-focused staged reading, meet-and-greet presented at Chandler Saturday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Vermont Pride Festival at Chandler Center for the Arts presents Paul Lucas’ groundbreaking play “Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women” on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The staged reading will benefit GLAD’s transgender-rights project across New England. Each of the seven characters’ stories deftly intertwines with the others, the actors baring their souls to present the experiences of the interviewees, as told in the

interviewees’ own words. The one-act production will be followed by a talkback including Mr. Lucas and the actors, and then a reception to meet and greet the playwright and the actors.

General admission tickets are $20 per adult in advance, and $22 the day of the show; $15 for students in advance, and $17 the day of the show. To purchase tickets, call 802-728-6464 or visit chandlerarts.org.

Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

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Woodstock film series explores Nixon White House through home movies, secret tapes Saturday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Our Nixon” on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities.

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Mount Saint Joseph Academy, which is located on Convent Ave., Rutland, will hold its open house on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 1-3 p.m. MSJ welcomes new students and transfer students to apply for its college preparatory program. MSJ has a record of 100 percent of its students being accepted and going on to college in the past four years.

Christ the King School, which is located at 60 South Main St., Rutland, will hold its open house on Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 5-7 p.m. This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about various programs at CKS, which offers both before-school and after-school care programs.

Both schools provide small classes, opportunities to thrive in sports and the arts, traditional grading systems and class rankings along with a caring, family-type atmosphere. Tuition assistance programs are available. No RSVP is necessary to attend either open house. For more information, contact MSJ at 802-775-0151 or CKS at 802773-0500.

Christ the King School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy have each provided a tradition of academic excellence in the Rutland region for well over a century. MSJ was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1882 and CKS followed in 1886.

What’s happening this week at the Paramount RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre in Rutland will feature three events this week sure to keep audiences swooning.

On Saturday, Jan. 27, patrons can screen “Tosca - Puccini” Live from the Metropolitan Opera, at 12:55 p.m. Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for two extraordinary sopranos sharing the title role of the jealous prima donna: Sonya Yoncheva and Anna Netrebko. Vittorio Grigolo and Marcelo Álvarez alternate in the role of “Tosca’s” revolutionary artist lover Cavaradossi, with Sir Bryn Terfel, Michael Volle, and Željko Lučić as the depraved police chief Scarpia.

Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts. Tickets are $23 for adults, and $10 for students. Run time is just about four hours, and includes two 30-minute intermissions.

At 7:30 p.m. that evening, “The ‘Newly’wed Game Rutland” will be presented again this year, where local couples test their knowledge of one

another, and help raise money to support local food shelves and the Salvation Army. Featuring the following couples — Dan and Leslie Doenges, Trish and Claus Bartenstein, Karri and Ann Tomasi, “Uncle” Dave and Kate Tibbs, Russ and Renee Marsan, Mike and Missi Delehanty, Gene Jennings and Fred Garrow, and Kim and Henry Heck — watch them compete in a live version of the popular TV show, with host Ed Kelly posing questions guaranteed to make for a raucous night.

Tickets are $30-$35.

Then on Sunday, Jan. 28, VSO’s Sunday Matinee Series featuring the VSO Chorus will take to the stage at 3 p.m.

Jaime Laredo and Jose Daniel FloresCaraballo conduct a program that will include “Legacy” by the late Robert De Cormier, “Lux Aeterna” by MOrten Lauridsen, and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9.

For ticket to any of these or other shows, visit paramountvt.org.

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news briefs

By Lani Duke

You can’t outrun the radio FAIR HAVEN—Andrew J. Sipowicz, 21, of Granville, N.Y., learned he couldn’t outrun the reach of police radios Jan. 15. He fled from an officer who saw a man leave the Granville Cumberland Farms with two packages of beer soon after midnight, confirmed that the beer was stolen, and chased the truck Sipowicz was driving through Granville and Hampton, N.Y. Granville Police Sgt. Ryan Pedone told the Rutland Herald that the truck’s occupants were throwing full bottles of beer at the police car as they fled east at

speeds up to 80 mph. The pursuing patrol car broke pursuit at the state line.

Seemingly not realizing that Pedone was following in his personal vehicle, Sipowicz pulled into a Scotch Hill Road driveway, turning off his lights, while a passenger jumped out and ran into the woods. Pedone pulled in behind, detaining the driver and a female passenger.

Later, the Fair Haven Police Chief William Humphries said they had received a call for a “suspicious guy waving cars down” at 3:40 a.m. on South Main St., Fair Haven Police. He remains unidentified, although police have a first name and security footage, Pedone said. Once captured, he will face larceny and reckless endangerment charges.

Climate control system preserves artifacts, archives EAST POULTNEY— The East Poultney Schoolhouse got a new climate control system in November, thanks to a $12,325 Cultural Facilities grant through the Vermont Arts Council.

The Hills and Hollows fund of the Vermont Community Foundation and the Town of Poultney matched the grant on a 1-to-1 basis. The new system’s four energyefficient heat pumps will

control temperature and humidity in the building regardless of the season, while providing a better environment to protect the artifacts and archives that document Poultney’s history. The building contains clothing, books, genealogical records, photographs, glass plate negatives, and farm equipment.

Excel Plumbing and Heating of Mendon installed the wall units,

powered by a padmounted 60,000-BTU condenser unit behind the Schoolhouse.

The 2-1/2 story Queen Anne-style building served as a public grade school until 1966. It is a contributing building to the East Poultney Historic District. Excel worked carefully to assure that the climate control system did not compromise any historical elements of the structure.

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Sipowicz has refused to identify the man who stole the beer. On his arrest, he had a 0.107 blood alcohol level (over the 0.08 legal limit) and had had his driver’s license suspended from a previous DUI; he was charged in Vermont with DUI and driving without a license.

Released on the Vermont citation, Sipowicz was arrested again in New York the following evening at the Cumberland Farms where the initial incident began.

Pedone spotted him pulling into the parking lot, intending to bring him in on an outstanding Warren County, N.Y., charge of missing a DUI hearing. Another N.Y. DUI charge awaits him for the chase in New York, plus several traffic violations and attempting to elude a police officer.

Fair Haven electric car charger not being used FAIR HAVEN—The Town of Fair Haven may request a rate reduction or removal of the electric car charger at the south end of the town green. It “went live” Aug. 7, 2015, Green Mountain Power spokesperson Kristin Carlson told the Rutland Herald.

In the two-plus years since the charger was installed, it has generated only one $20 credit, but Green Mountain Power charges the town $69 a month, interim town manager Jonas Rosenthal told the Select Board Jan. 2. He plans to speak with Jenn Cortez, innovation champion for GMP, about either reducing the monthly rate or removing the charger completely.

The town had signed a three-year contract with the utility company,

which gave Fair Haven the option of ending the contract with 60 days’ notice after the charger had been installed for a year. When it was installed, Cortez said its “ideal user” was someone who was passing through the community, who would stop to charge his or her vehicle and shop or eat in Fair Haven while waiting for the 240-volt, level-2 EV charging station to complete its task.

GMPs map of EV charging stations also lists the Hampton Inn and West Street park (107 West St.) in Rutland; one at 11 Cottage St., Rutland; Green Mountain College’s Dunton Hall, 1 Brennan Cir., Poultney; and Castleton University.

Solvingev.com includes stations at Garvey Nissan in Rutland; Killington Pico; and several sites in Manchester.

Stone Valley Arts seeks tax exempt status POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts was gathering petition signatures for a tax exemption to be on the town meeting ballot. Supporters hope to rehab and repurpose the building in the next few years, David Mook announced in Front Page Forum. Currently, some weekly classes and events are paused until April or are temporarily in warmer buildings. The structure will be 200 years old in 2022.

Benson names January hero BENSON—Assistant Town Clerk Fran Bowen is the town’s unsung hero for January, the town newsletter declared. She has held the assistant clerk position “since the Town Office was in the creamery building,” and currently is a trustee of public funds. She helps run the Benson Museum and volunteers time to the United Church.

In the past, she was a Benson Village School volunteer, and a library commissioner.

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By Lani Duke

Town Meeting ballot additions Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum in Rutland has gathered signatures to be put on the ballot in Rutland City with a request for $12,000; in Rutland Town, for $4,500; in Mendon, for $2,500; and in Chittenden, for $2,500, Executive Director Kheya Ganguly told the Rutland Herald. This year is the first time the organization has asked to be on the town ballots with funding requests; the amounts requested are intended to be in proportion to each community’s population.

Bowse Health Trust chooses three health-promoting projects The Bowse Health Trust, which supports programs to promote good health in Rutland County, has selected three projects to back, starting in 2018.

The new recipients, chosen from 15 applicants, are: the peer recovery support services for substance abuse program at Turning Point Center, 141 State St.; the Opioid Family Mentoring program at the Mentor Connector, 110 Merchants Row; and the Job Connection program at Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. Each will receive as much as three years of funding.

Named for James Bowse, Rutland Regional Medical Center president and CEO until his 1996 death, the Bowse Trust has distributed more than $4 million to some 60 programs over its 20year existence. The selection committee makes its choice based on the most recent community health needs assessment, Marianna Barber-Dubois, RRMC community benefits supervisor, told the Rutland Herald. This year’s choices, from the 2015 assessment cycle, are substance abuse, access to care, and healthier lifestyles, she said.

Turning Point Executive Director Tracie Hauck said the funding will help her organization reduce recidivism by

turning prison support groups into a formal program, providing peer support by recovery coaches after prisoners are released from incarceration. Working with Turning Point will be Sanctuary House, the Homeless Prevention Center, the Rutland jail, and the Vermont Department of Corrections’ probation and parole office.

Working to shut down the cycle of generational substance abuse, the Mentor Connector will support families in which a parent is in treatment for opioid abuse. Mentoring services for the family as a whole and the individual children will increase resiliency and improve life skills and self-sufficiency. Included in the effort will be the Rutland County Court Diversion program and Restorative Justices, Rutland Mental Health, and the West Ridge Center.

Goodwill intends to help people find jobs, develop the local workforce, and aid those whose personal problems hamper those who struggle to find work. Working with Goodwill will be BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, Project Vision, the Rutland Regional Workforce Investment Board, and Casella Waste Systems.

Sheriff’s department contracts grow, room for promotion RUTLAND COUNTY—Adding a regional patrol to cover Ira, Middletown Springs, Tinmouth, and Danby and the transition of semi-retired Lt. Frank Wilk from part-time work to full-time retiree status, the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department is restructuring and promoting. David Fox has moved up from the rank of lieutenant to that captain’s post, the first captain in Rutland County since current Sheriff Stephen Benard moved up from the captain’s position in 2004, reported the Rutland Herald. Fox, second in the chain of command, will oversee recruiting, training, and community outreach.

As the department takes on more patrols and the consequently larger work load, it was time to bring on a full-time administrator, Benard commented. Sgt. James Bennick also advanced to the rank of lieutenant and command of the patrol division, leaving open a position for a deputy who wants to advance a career. His department is always hiring, Benard said. It has 18 full-time and 11 part-time deputies now in addition to 9 civilian employees.

Winter “cold snap” not a record, despite impacts The National Weather Service recently said that the Rutland area has not made records with its recent cold snap, although the thermometer dropped to minus 23 F. in Rutland Jan. 7 and recorded seven consecutive days of below zero weather from Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. Still no record. The area saw 12 straight subzero days in 2015, 11 in 1979. The Rutland record is for 15 consecutive days below zero, recorded in 1918.

The Vermont Fuel Dealers Association released figures that the two weeks following Christmas were 39 percent colder than normal, 59 percent colder than that period last year – meaning the demand for heating fuel is much higher than normal, Stephen Mills of the Times-Argus summarized.

The demand at BROC Community Action in Southwestern Vermont is up, with more requests for fuel help, food, and other services. More than a dozen

people a day are booking appointments with BROC’s fuel crisis and outreach staff.

Burst pipes and resultant water damage have warped the basketball court at the College of St. Joseph athletic center and in classrooms at the main building St. Joseph’s Hall.

The extreme cold has also stressed car batteries, AAA New England’s Public Affairs Manager Pat Moody commented. That extremely cold two weeks following Christmas generated four to six times the normal road service call volume.

The weather was so cold it hampered outdoor recreation. Some Vermont’s First Day guided outings at state parks were cancelled, especially in the morning. Worried that skiers, staff, and rescuers would be at risk, some resorts shut down lifts, trails, and nighttime skiing over the Jan. 5-6 weekend.

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By Evan Johnson

Arrests made in home-invasion Police arrested two men they said broke into a home with an accomplice on Saturday night in Mount Holly.

On Jan. 21 state police responded to a residence on Old Turnpike Road at approximately 11 p.m. A caller was reporting a home invasion in progress where two men were using weapons to force their way into the residence with the intentions of causing them harm. En route, troopers identified the men as Antonio Diaz, age 27, of Cavendish, Vt. and Nicholas Sweet, age 26, of Pittsford, Vt. Upon arrival, troopers took Diaz into custody without incident while Sweet fled the scene prior to their arrival. Diaz was later processed at the Rutland Barracks and lodged within the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility without bail. Diaz was scheduled to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on Jan. 22 to answer to the charges of Assault and Robbery, Burglary of Occupied Dwelling, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Restraint 1st Degree, Criminal Threatening, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Unlawful Mischief, and Criminal DLS. On Jan. 22 , troopers located and arrested Nicholas Sweet at a residence in Cavendish without incident. Sweet was processed at the Rutland Barracks and later lodged within the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility prior to his arraignment on Jan. 23.

Local police respond to burglaries, overdose The Killington Police Department responded to 21 incidents between Jan. 13 and Jan. 19.

On Jan. 13, officers from the Killington Police: • Responded to a a report of a person in the roadway flagging down traffic in the area near Killington Road and Glazebrook. The report was determined to be unfounded.

• Assisted the Killington First Response with a medical call on East Mountain Road • Completed a traffic stop near the Wobbly Barn at 7:07 p.m.

• Helped return lost property on Spring Hill Road • Completed a traffic stop at the intersection of Route 4 and Killington Road at 10:11 p.m.

On Jan. 14, officers: • Responded to a report of an intoxicated male being disorderly on Killington road • On Jan. 16, officers: • Assisted the Killington Fire Department with response to a fire alarm activation on Telefon Trail • Responded at 11:46 a.m. to a report of credit/banking fraud on a personal credit card.

• Investigated a late report of a purse missing from the Killington Mountain Lodge.

• Responded to report of a suspicious activity on River Road On Jan. 17, officers: • Assisted the Killington Fire Department responding to a fire involving logging equipment on Sunrise Road.

On Jan. 18, officers: • Completed two traffic stops on East Mountain Road and Route 4 in the morning hours.

• Investigated a theft of items from several guest rooms on Killington Road • Were dispatched to a report of an overdose on Killington Road On Jan 19, officers: • Completed a traffic stop near Meadowlake Drive. As a result of the stop, Matthew Dobson, age 28 of Bethel, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

• Completed two traffic stops on Killington Road near Dean Hill Road and Mountain View Drive.

• Responded to a report of an unresponsive skier. The report was determined to be unfounded.

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HERMAN — 1-year-old neutered male. Shepherd mix. I need lots of exercise and play time to keep me happy so an active family will be good. I don’t have a lot of manners right now so I’ll need work on being a good canine member of my family but I’m smart and I know I can learn quickly.

TONKA — 3-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby. I came to the shelter in August after living outside for two years. My owner had passed away and lucky for me a couple of neighbors took care of me before bringing me to the shelter. I have enjoyed returning to life as an indoor cat.

POLLY — 2-year-old spayed female. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m an on-the-go gal who loves toys. They are such fun but I do destroy them quickly so I’ll need a supply of tough toys for me to play with. I will need a lot of exercise and play time to keep me happy.

COSMO — 9-year-old spayed female. Domestic Long Hair. Torbie. Hi there, my name is Cosmo and as you can see I am one big stunning lady! I get over stimulated rather quickly, meaning when I have had enough attention I like to be left alone.

HOWIE — 5-year-old neutered male. Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull mix. I’m a big fella with a big personality to match! I’m very outgoing and social and I’m fun to be around. I love hanging out with my favorite people and getting lots of love and attention. I’m a happy-go-lucky guy who acts like a puppy.

SHADOW — 4.5-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. Hello, my name is Shadow and I am a lovely big fella! When you first meet me, I can be a little timid and shy. Once I get to know you I blossom into a snuggle bug. I am not sure if I like cats, but I know I do not like dogs!

MARLEY — 11-month-old spayed female. Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix. I’m a very high energy, on-the-go young lady who needs lots of exercise and play time. A very active owner who can take me on walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures will be best for me. I’m smart and I already know “sit.”

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BUBBLES — 2-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I am a young lovely black cat. I am just a little shy when getting to know new people but with some tender loving care I relax and come out of my shell. Since I have had outside adventures I would like to be an indoor only kitty.

ORBIT — 3-year-old neutered male. American Blue Heeler Mix. I’m super cute and I’m super smart! I have nice leash manners and I enjoy hanging out with my favorite people. I’m a great size for going on walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures.

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While you are here come visit with me, Harty. I have been here since September and the staff has reduce my adoption fee to $40 to find me my furever home! I am sweet, loving, but independent. I like other cats and cat nip! Stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT, Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30.

SEBASTIAN — 7-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. Hello, my name is Sebastian. As you can see I am a handsome gentleman cat. My large green eyes may steal your heart. I arrived at RCHS on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, when I was brought in as a stray.

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STELLA — 2-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Tortoiseshell. I am quite the lovely kitty! I love to chat and get as much attention as I can. Although I was a stray I am clean and use my litter pan and I am very outgoing and social.

BON BON — 5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Dilute calico.

Hello, my name is Bon Bon and I am the sweetest kitty around! Not to mention I am oh so very cute! I am gentle and easy going and love to be with my favorite people.

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The Mountain Times • Jan. 24-30, 2018 • 27

The flavors of Aquarians

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye

This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon, in the wake of the Sun’s entrance in Aquarius. As I look at the chart for this week, I see that there are all kinds of planets and asteroids in Aquarius, including the Moon’s South Node. In thinking about what to write, I decided it might be a good idea to talk a little bit about the Aquarian archetype. Why? Because this sign has been trivialized by the clichés that sprouted out of the branding of “The Age of Aquarius,” and by the many assumptions that have been made about a) what the Aquarian Age actually signifies and b) about how those attributes manifest in people who are born with an Aquarian blueprint.

To understand where this sign is coming from, it helps to start with the idea that it is a visionary archetype.

What does being a visionary imply? It suggests that the individual is draped between the past and a future that has yet to come into manifestation. The idea here is that what is yet to be seen evolves out of what has already been established, and that something about the Aquarian essence is deeply immersed in whatever that process involves.

Before we can translate that statement into down-toearth terms, we need to remind ourselves that unlike every other sign (except Scorpio) Aquarius is governed by two planets. Before 1781, there weren’t enough known planets to go around, so the Water Bearer was ruled by Saturn, and shared it’s governance with Capricorn. When William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781, because Uranus’s behavior so closely resembled the Aquarian frequency, the people who decide these things designated it to be the co-ruler of Aquarius.

If you know even a little bit about astrology, you know that Saturn and Uranus are polar opposites. Saturn governs the past. It rules traditional values, systematic norms, and everything that we have come to associate with rock solid certainty and time honored beliefs: Saturn is the King of the old paradigm. In contrast, Uranus rules the future. It is eccentric, electric, erratic, unpredictable, precipitous, brilliant, and full of changes that are totally out of the box.

Now the question is: What happens when these two opposing forces get mixed up in the same sign? How does the straight shooter energy of Saturn keep company with the off-the-wall tendencies that are so uniquely Uranian? And where does the visionary fit in to all of this?

Over time I have figured out that Aquarians come in two flavors – and both varieties want the same thing. No matter how they decide to express themselves, the one thing that all Aquarians have in common is a deep desire to create a new and better world.

With all of this in mind, given the fact that there is currently a bundle of planets and asteroids rolling through Aquarius, it might be good for all of us to consider what it will take for us to make the world a better place. And then to realize that it doesn’t matter how we approach it and that there is no need to judge anyone for the way that they decide to handle that process. All of us are here, now, doing whatever it takes, from wherever we are, to turn the world around. We don’t have to run for office and we don’t have to start a revolution. Whether we’re making free energy breakthroughs or hanging out at home keeping an eye on the kids and baking chocolate chip cookies, we have the capacity to make the dream real with every breath we take. Let me leave you with that thought and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

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Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

March 21 - April 20

June 21 - July 20

September 21 - October 20

December 21 - January 20

ou could be changing your mind (and your tune) about more than a few things. Jumping prematurely into actions that had more to do with what you thought was expected, than with anything that has to do with you, has landed you in a bit of a pickle. The need to make the best of it competes with the idea that it might be better to start over. If the fact that you are overly invested in things that are no longer relevant is freaking you out, it’s time to face the music. You don’t need to panic, but you might as well get used to the idea that everything needs to shift.

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etween one thing and another sometimes it helps to wake up to the idea that you’re not the person who was here a year ago, or even yesterday. Becoming aware of the fact that you have opened a whole new chapter would be less unsettling if your ego could let go of the need to be who you were. Recent epiphanies have shocked your system enough to make you question everything. Stories that underscore the extent to which you had to lose track of yourself in order to find your way will eventually see you picking up the pieces and putting things together again.

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ou’ve managed to come out on top of a situation that had “train wreck” written all over it.

Plowing through the wreckage is where it’s at for many of you.

Making sense of it all will see you needing to patch up some of the things that got damaged on the way. As you work through the issues that put you in this position, getting real about where you went wrong and being strong enough to learn from your mistakes is bound to change your behavior and create a whole new set of rules for your relationships.

This is an intense and mind blowing process. Go easy on yourself.

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nce you stop looking for results you will get where you need to go. The idea that something needs to happen, in a certain way, at a certain time makes you the biggest obstacle to your own success. So much of who you are is stuck on the idea that your master plan is the only possible approach, when in fact the way things turn out finds its own way, and has its own rhythm. It would be good to stop pushing long enough to bring the best possible outcome to bear on things that have either gone over the top, or that have been made too complicated by previous mistakes in judgment.

Taurus

Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

aking up to what needs to be done is pushing you to make a few decisions. What seemed so important a few years ago is now at a place that makes you wonder what you were thinking. Elements of disillusionment have filtered into your mind, just enough to blow it. Part of you refuses to believe it. The rest of you is busy trying to figure out how to carry on. This is one of those times when the whole ball of wax has to flip. Finding another reason to live in the midst of the daily grind will require a philosophical approach and a willingness to surrender the past.

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f it feels like everything would come together if it weren’t for “so-and-so,” or, if you could just get rid of “this, that, or the other thing,” guess again. The truth is, there’s nobody out there; every blessed thing is a reflection of some aspect of your own consciousness that has come into being just so you can see it. If that sounds depressing, the idea that it all comes down to you is actually liberating. The only thing you can rearrange is the way you see it. Before you go nuts trying to reconstitute what is outside of you, look within, and remind yourself that everything is an inside job.

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ou’d do well to keep an eye on what you want from people who have no way to fulfill your expectations. It’s easy to project what you think needs to be going on, onto other people.

The problem is, they are not living your version of reality. More than anything, it’s your turn to get the picture when it comes to giving them all the space and time in the world to do what they need to do for themselves.

You could argue that you only have their best interests in mind but if you think about it for five minutes, you have absolutely no idea what their best interests are at this point.

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here is some third party interference that is making it hard to get the job done. Either that or it’s making it hard to get your needs met. Whatever this is about, it’s time to figure out how to be a grownup about it. The ones who seem to be stepping on your toes are too out of touch with what works to know better. At times like this there’s no way to confront people, or approach things directly. A good strategy is in order. It may even be time to split. Detach yourself from the situation, access your options, and stay cool enough to deal with their insecurities.

Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

Pisces

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

ou have a powerful personality. With more than a few things to distract you, much of your potential is getting siphoned off to a lot of mickey-mouse issues that don’t amount to much.

Be wise enough to conserve your energy for things that actually matter. Part of the problem is, you think that multiple options will increase your chances of success, when in fact, you’d do way better to haul back and focus only on what you are best at. I guess it comes down to deepening your connection to people, to your experiences and to situations that require more devotion.

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t’s getting hard to figure out who you need to please. Going back and forth between what people and things require of you, and what you really need to be doing for yourself is a huge item. What also seems to be coming up is the fact that you’re finally coming to terms with all the water that has gone under the bridge. Until now, your life has been one long emergency. As the dust settles on what you’ve had to live through delayed emotional responses are bringing up all kinds of stuff. It’s high time. As the truth comes to light you will get a clearer sense of where to go from here.

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t isn’t hard to see how much you care. In some cases it might make a difference, but, in the long run you could find yourself regretting the fact that you wasted so much of yourself on something that didn’t pan out. This is about finding out what people are made of. Having placed your bets on whoever is sitting on this pedestal, in your quieter moments the thought that you gave them way more credit than they deserved nips at your heels. In the midst of the deepest wish to make all of this take a happy turn, there is a whiff of narcissism in the room that could mess up everything.

Mother of the Skye

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ondering how to make what appears to be a tough situation into something you can live with, is where it’s at right now.

If this is the last thing you ever thought you would be doing I wouldn’t be surprised. In some cases all it comes down to is being smart enough to take the good with the bad. The “Up” side of things has to do with what will come of it once you find your way through the hard part. Others are well aware of how much this is taking out of you. Finding ways to replenish yourself at the end of the day will require an internal focus and a quieter, less-is-more attitude.

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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Sinus concerns The skiing has been fantastic, considering the thaw.

The groomers have been nice, the whales have been carve-able. But today was the first day in three years when the ski area was open and I didn’t ski. This is maybe the sixth day in 28 years that I have not done some form of physical therapy for my back. I didn’t even leave the house.

I have been using hand sanitizer like crazy. I have been guzzling vitamin C water that I make using bulk vitamin C that I bought at the Altitude co-op. I have been eating Altit Sick Sickness vitamins by the handful. I By br brady take vitamins religiously, crain but Vitamin C is a new addition, as I have always found B vitamins far more effective. That said, I have felt something coming on for a while now and was trying to avoid it.

Tuesday, I woke up with a minor fever and laryngitis.

Wednesday the fever got better, but the laryngitis was virtually impossible to speak through. Thursday, I started feeling better during the day. I even went out to dinner. I bussed my own dishes because I didn’t want people get-

By Laurie D. Morrissey

A woodburning life

At about 9 a.m. on an overcast November Saturday, a group gathered at the edge of the Hopkinton/Webster Transfer Station (hereafter referred to as “the dump,” since that’s its real name and will never change). They sipped coffee, pulled on gloves, and adjusted ear protectors. Then they started to work. There were loggers, tree care experts, high school students, police officers, doctors, farmers, and lawyers.

There were whole families, a guy on crutches, a few dogs, a legislator or two. (This is New Hampshire, after all.) By

about it on Saturday. But people want to do this.

Those who pitch in want to help others in town, even if they haven’t met them. It feels like the right thing to do – and who knows, they might need help themselves someday.

I think it goes deeper, though.

People around here understand wood heat.

It has advantages that oil and electric heat don’t have. Not to romanticize – heating with wood is hard and messy. But wood heat is more than just heat. I’ve sometimes thought that my children came home for winter

day’s end, they had cut and stacked more than 21 cords of firewood, and delivered most of it to the homes of their neighbors. What was left would be available throughout the winter to anyone with an unexpected need for fuel and a way to burn it.

The funny thing is, lots of the people who volunteer their labor have their own wood to get in: cords of it. It’s a challenge finding the time and energy to cut wood for someone else.

Some of the volunteers handle wood for a living and might like to forget

weekends and holidays so they could sit near the woodstove, doze on the couch next to it, or back up to it and warm their buns. At least, I strongly suspect it’s one of the key ingredients of what they think of as home.

Cats, of course, are the ultimate wood heat appreciators. My cat lies near the hearth all winter as though dead.

Wood heat penetrates your bones, connects you to the hearth and what’s deep under it.

Wood heat contains contentment as well as calories. When guests are coming, we light fires

I AM SO THROUGHLY LUBRICIOUS THAT I COULD GREASE THE MOVEMENT OF AN EGYPTIAN PYRAMID STONE IN A CHARLTON HESTON MOVIE. ting sick, but I felt pretty solid.

Thursday night it all came crashing down. Couldn’t talk, couldn’t move. Cold meds didn’t help, remedies didn’t help, barely slept five or six hours (and I have been sleeping really well lately). Today, Friday, I am a fever-ridden-coughing, sneezing fountain of mucous with a sinus headache so vicious that my eyes and teeth hurt.

Although my nasal passages are not stuffed, my sinuses are so plugged that they are literally creaking. If I close my mouth, plug my nose and blow, the pressure will temporarily open them, then they slam back shut again. I now do this every two minutes, while moaning. I sit amazed, as I witness the whining effluvium of mucous that is me. I am so throughly lubricious that I could grease the movement of an Egyptian pyramid stone in a Charlton Heston movie.

I will say one thing, though. My doctors have been trying very hard to figure out the source of my chronic (and then entrenched) sinus infections, and while I do not enjoy steroids, the application of nasal steroids does seem to have prevented me from going my usual route of allergy - cold - sinus infection - two months of rib breaking bronchitis.

Obviously I am knocking on some wood here, but I have been doing my best to use my steroids and my inhaler, and it seemed to take me much longer than usual to get sick this year. Although I am sicker than in years past, it seems to be progressing faster. Most luckily, thus far, it does not appear to be settling in to my lungs the way it always has, with a deep racking cough that lasts months.

Improperly draining sinuses could be the culprit for a ton of my problems. I moved from using a neti pot once a day for years to using a saline/baking soda spray bottle two to three times a day, cleansing and shrinking the membranes, washing out irritants. It turns out that air flow is a concern; I went for a reflux test recently, and the doctors were unable to do it because the bone structure of my nasal passages was too small for the catheter.

They numbed my nose and throat and put the catheter in, but it was ridged and so tight that I passed out from the pain despite the anesthetic. When that catheter was in my head, if I was conscious I was weeping and begging them to take it out. When they pulled it out, which took some effort, the sound and pain was equivalent to when I broke my cheekbone, eyesocket, eye orbit, and nose during one blow in a waterskiing accident.

So I think that I might be due for a balloon ablation of my sinuses, where a surgeon inflates a balloon in your sinuses to distend the cartilaginous openings and promote better ventilation and drainage. Revision rates for this kind of surgery are under 1 percent, success rates are very high, and importantly, pain killer use is minimal. It is really more of a procedure than a surgery.

in our wood stoves and fireplaces, THE OUTSIDE even if it’s not quite chilly STORY enough to need them.

My connection with fireDoug, wasn’t too pleased wood goes back a long to be out-sawn by a Lauway. My brother and I rie and a Cathie. sold trunkloads of split When my husband hardwood to campers and I lived in Maine at the state park where with our two babies, we grew up. The wood we installed a small came from trees that Atlantic box stove in the were cut down over the living room and a wood winter. Our father, the furnace in the basement. ranger, taught us the art We were in our Mother of splitting, and we took Earth phase: never in two dollars per load. ordered a load of split (We also sold bait to the wood. We have the scars fishermen.) to prove it. That stove went into storage in our basement when we moved to New Hampshire and got a lovely blue enameled Vermont Castings, followed by our side-loading Jotul.

The Jotul is super efficient. But the other feature that makes me love it is its arched glass window. When clean, it’s like an ad for a ski area condo. Even when it’s clouded with carbon and fly ash, its orange glow makes me feel content.

I like splitting, moving, and stacking wood, although I realize how fortunate I am to have other options – namely, nudging the thermostat up and sending a check to the oil delivery company. One of these days, I imagine, I’ll say the heck with it, and that’ll be the end of splitting, carrying, loading, stacking, sweeping up wood dust, and dumping ash.

Not just yet, though.

Our old Atlantic is in our daughter’s home now, warming her little ones. Whenever my granddaughter passes the stove, summer or Later, as a member of winter, she holds out her the University of New hand and says, “hot,” as Hampshire Woodsthough it’s the name of men’s Team, my favorite the object. It’s the first event was dot splitting lesson of a woodburning (a timed event in which life. I expect it will be the you try to split a log into first of many. four full-length pieces, Laurie D. Morrissey each with a bit of the is a writer in Hopkinred circle painted in ton, N.H. The illustrathe center.) I also liked tion for this column sawing. My partner and was drawn by Adelaide I competed in not only Tyrol. The Outside college meets but the Story is assigned and Deerfield Fair, where edited by Northern we took fourth in the Woodlands magazine: two-man crosscut sawnorthernwoodlands. ing competition (three org, and sponsored by cuts through a green the Wellborn Ecology 10x10 pine cant). The Fund of New Hampshire fifth place team, with Charitable Foundation: the names of Harvey and wellborn@nhcf.org

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Mountain Meditation:

A useful history reminder

continued from page 6 forced into poverty joined together to form prevented segments of the population the “fusion” ticket in opposition to the from voting is imperative for creating Democratic (conservative) elite and won change and equality in our nation. two-thirds of the legislature. Following I thought decades of Democrat rule, North Caroabout the lina elected a Republican (progressive) state of race governor. The Fusion Party represented in America, Mountain on Meditation the working class, limited interest rates, the distance By Marguerite te allocated more funding for public schools, we’ve come Jill Dye and placed symbols on ballots to assist and the illiterate voters. distance White elites felt their economic power still to go. Once again I was surprised to was threatened with increased taxes on discover a short documentary film about corporations and railroads. They began a young Martin Luther King’s time spent in campaign to unite whites across incomes Connecticut, created by Simsbury High and to divide people by color. They named School students and their Free Library. I it “white supremacy” and put forth a found it inspiring and hopeful that teenage propaganda campaign that blacks were students of a similar age would be the ones different, less, “the other,” and that whites to reveal King’s little known Connecticut should not associate with blacks. experience.

Democratic-controlled conservative Did you know that two summers picking newspapers like The Charlotte Observer tobacco leaves in Connecticut for Cullwarned that Fusion equaled “Negro Rule.” man Bros. and his exposure to the freer, They accused blacks of being rapists and desegregated life in the North influenced printed an editorial stating, “The Anglo the future of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Saxon Must Rule.” civil rights movement Their paramilitary in America? Upon his IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE arm, called the “Red early acceptance into THAT WE’D NEVER Shirts,” used physical Morehouse College in intimidation in black 1944 (having skipped HEARD OF OR communities. When two grades of high LEARNED ABOUT THE Fusion won in Wilmschool), young Marington, N.C. in 1898, a tin, at age 15, joined ONLY SUCCESSFUL Red Shirt mob of 2,000 Morehouse students COUP D’ÉTAT IN killed black citizens to spend two summers and forced the mayor, in Simsbury, ConnectiAMERICA AND THE police chief, and board cut.

WHITE SUPREMACY IT of aldermen at gunDuring both world point to resign from wars, local white toAFFIRMED. their posts. The Wilmbacco pickers in Conington insurrection, necticut were needed a.k.a. the Wilmington massacre, lasted for to work in munitions plants (where they several days and ushered in more radical earned higher wages), and the additional racial segregation and strategic disenfranmigrant tobacco workers from the South, chisement of blacks in the South.

Pennsylvania, and the Caribbean had It’s hard to believe that we’d never heard returned home due to war. More restricof or learned about the only successtive immigration laws made it difficult to ful coup d’état in America and the white replace them, so another group of workers supremacy it affirmed. It’s a part of our was needed. The president of the Connecthistory that we must study and not forget, icut Tobacco Co. came up with the solution because history is repeating itself. in 1911 by identifying an alternative and The elites, once fully back in power reliable summer labor source, which lasted in 1898 with 52.8 percent of the North over 50 years. Black college and high school Carolina vote, vowed to never lose power students from the South were eager for the again, by implementing various measures opportunity for summer employment. to disenfranchise and prevent blacks from During his two summers in Connectivoting, and by fostering animosity towards cut, in ’44 and ’47 at ages 15 and 18, King black voters. Other Southern states foloften led the students in worship in their lowed suit. N.C. began by implementing dorm. Other Sundays they were free to Jim Crow laws of segregation on trains and attend the all-white church in Simsbury, or steamboats. Separate courtrooms, bibles, the black churches in Hartford, where they schools, stores, restaurants, and trolleys walked to save the train fare. The students followed, making people of color appear called Connecticut “the promised land.” like “outcasts and pariahs.”

Of young Martin’s train ride home, he In the early 1900s, segregation of black, later wrote that “it was a bitter feeling going blue-collar white, and “better class” back to segregation” and difficult to underneighborhoods began and continued with stand why he had to move to a Jim Crow car redlining in the 1930s. Highway conin the nation’s capital for the trip to Atlanta. struction in the 60s and 70s divided cities “The first time that I was seated behind a and displaced whole communities, and curtain in a dining car, I felt as if the curtain modern gentrification eliminates black had been dropped on my selfhood.” and Latino residents from their long-time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s experience neighborhoods. in the North helped to shape his life mis“To segregate residents, there had to first sion and contribution to civil rights in be an idea that white people were superior America. Over a period of only 13 years, and that black people deserved less. That Dr. King forced the country to address idea was a strategy pushed by elite whites segregation. His leadership led to the to make sure they could hold onto power.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting It took hold and has never lost its grip,” Rights Act of 1965. King was presented Semuels concluded. with the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. His asI was heartened by the recent marathon sassination in 1968 was truly an Ameriin Charlotte, N.C., that followed the crazily- can tragedy. gerrymandered voting district lines that Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and were obviously racist. Raising awareness writer who divides her time between of the unjust methods that have rigged the Green Mountains of Vermont and American elections and discouraged or Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Sundays of yesteryear Getting together with friends brings back memories of how life used to be. We recently had a discussion about how we spent our Sundays in yesteryear.

My childhood was in the 1950s. There were at least a dozen kids on our street and we were together outside from morning until night.

However, on Sundays that didn’t happen. That day of the week was a “family day.”

For most of us the day began with our parents putting us in their car and heading out for the service in our respective churches. For our family it was Christ the King.

Back then all Masses were celebrated on Sunday morning. There were no Masses on Saturday night or Sunday night like there are today. We went to the 8 a.m. Mass. Like many young kids I was up early and ready to start my day.

Early morning laziness had not yet arrived. That happened in my teenage years!

I remember one Sunday morning I decided to go down cellar and practice the piano until it was time for church. It didn’t take long for the phone to ring and for our neighbor to request that I stop. She said that I was giving her a migraine and she was trying to sleep!

That proved two things: (1) sound traveled from the cellar, across the side lawn and up to our neighbor’s second floor and (2) I was a terrible piano player and should only be allowed to “tickle the ivories” in a soundproof room!

After Mass we always went to Louras’ Store on West Street to get a Boston Globe Sunday paper for my parents and a comic book for me.

Little Lulu, Archie, Betty and Veronica, Nancy and Sluggo were my favorite

comic book characters.

Occasionally we would head to the Kozy Diner in Clarendon for breakfast.

It always took awhile to actually enter the restaurant as there was a large glider type swing in the yard and being on that was more important to me than eating!

Sunday was also the day that my father and I visited my Aunt Nora on Pine Street while my mother did her housework. My aunt always had a pot roast cooking for Sunday dinner. The aroma was so welcoming. I don’t think I ever left without being offered a sugar cookie or dusty miller cookie from Bush’s Bakery up the street. And of course, I accepted.

As my mother did her household chores she was also busy preparing our own Sunday dinner.

That was often pot roast too. It was certainly a practical choice as it was used for leftovers the next couple of days.

A friend remembers that their Sunday dinner was always promptly at 1 p.m. Oddly enough she remembers having pot roast too. There seems to be a trend here!

My father believed in being outdoors in nice weather. In the summer months we headed outside after our Sunday dinner to read the newspaper and my new comic book. My father was known to fall asleep in the chair with the paper wide open. I made sure to read my comics on Sunday so I could trade them on Monday with other kids who were lucky enough to have also gotten comics over the weekend. Comic books were a popular item in the 50s.

“Back in the day” students at Christ the King School were expected to attend Sunday benediction at the church at 4

p.m. Without attendance being formally taken, we were nonetheless asked a reason on Monday if we were absent. With all the sports activities that to-

Looking Back by mary ellen shaw day’s youth are involved in, there would be a lot of empty pews on a Sunday afternoon. Life certainly had a lot less activities going on back in the 50s for both young and old.

Sundays might also have been the day to take a ride. You got in the car with absolutely no destination in mind and spent about an hour going nowhere! I think it was my parents’ way to relax.

They got to check out the scenery along with the designs and colors of people’s houses and ideas for landscape. We all enjoyed an ice cream cone before the ride came to an end.

On Sunday nights the majority of homes had their TVs tuned into “The Ed Sullivan Show.” We got our TV in 1954 and that show became a Sunday night tradition. There was a little of everything: singing, dancing and comedy. Among the famous people we saw were: Bob Hope, Lena Horne, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Dinah Shore, Albert Schweitzer, Irving Berlin and even The Beatles. Seeing big name entertainers in our living rooms right here in little ol’ Rutland was new to all of us.

A few of my friends prepare Sunday dinners even today. In some cases there are only two “seniors” sitting down to eat them but old habits are hard to break. There’s nothing wrong with that.

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“PEGTV Channel 21 Presents: Candidate Profiles is a great platform for candidates to articulate their political stance,” says Chelsea Tice, PEGTV Channel 21 Coordinator. “We do not edit or alter content, so candidates can feel confident in their message reaching viewers.”

“Channel 21 Presents” offers candidates two minutes to speak about their platforms in a modern television studio setting with a professional production crew.

These profiles are then compiled into a show and aired on PEGTV channel 21 as well as uploaded to our video on demand player available on our website and promoted through advertising and social media.

If you would like to schedule studio time to record a profile or get more information please contact Tice at (802) 747-0151or email ctice@pegtv.com.

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This year’s tax due date is Tuesday, April 17. Based on the volume of last year’s returns, the department expects to process about 385,000 personal income tax returns this year.

The department provides detailed “2018 Filing Season Updates” on its website at http://tax.vermont.gov/ individual/filing-season-update. The following are highlights: Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom is working with other states, legislative partners, and local accounting professionals to evaluate the impact of federal tax reform on Vermont taxpayers. On Jan. 2, the department sponsored a federal tax reform panel to bring members of those groups together and publicly discuss the issues. A video of the panel discussion is available at tax.vermont.gov.

As long as fraudsters continue to steal identities and money through new and creative means, the department will continue its vigilance to detect and stop identity theft and tax refund fraud. This may delay some refunds. If the department sends a taxpayer a letter requesting verification of a return or more information, including supporting documents, a

THE DEPARTMENT HAS MADE MANY ADJUSTMENTS TO ITS REFUND PROCESSING AND EXPECTS IMPROVED TURNAROUND TIMES FOR E-FILED RETURNS. prompt response will help to avoid further delay.

Vermonters can improve their own refund turnaround time by e-filing, confirming their bank account and address information before filing, avoiding unnecessary changes to their direct deposit bank account, and using software to eliminate errors.

The department has made many adjustments to its refund processing

and expects improved turnaround times for e-filed returns. Taxpayers who e-file generally receive refunds faster than those who file on paper.

The department is also emphasizing the Jan. 31 due date for employers to file W-2 information with the state.

Filing this information electronically by the due date prevents a frequent source of refund delay. “Fabricated W-2 information is a favorite tactic of fraudsters. Having increased compliance with the Jan. 31 filing deadline, and increased e-filing of W-2 reconciliations really helps the department prevent fraud and get refunds out the door faster,” said Director of Taxpayer Services Sharon Asay.

Last year, about 65 percent of Vermont taxpayers qualified to file their federal and state income taxes through Free File, but only about 2 percent of those eligible used this free online filing service. Taxpayers with low to moderate incomes may also take advantage of free assistance though the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program, and the MyFreeTaxes Partnership. More information on these free programs is available at tax. vermont.gov.

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Vermont Fish & Wildlife has received $80,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Restoration Program, which is funded by federal excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment. Grants will be made available for shooting range upgrades to enhance their safety and operation.

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Shooting Range Improvement Grant program seeks applications from clubs and government agencies involved in the operation of shooting ranges, including archery ranges, until 4:30 p.m. on March 15. The grant period begins July 1, 2018.

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Eligible projects include shooting range redevelopment, noise abatement structures, safety berms, shooting benches, overhead shelters, and the construction or improvement of access roads and parking lots. Grant money may also be used for lead mitigation, such as recycling, reducing range floor surface drainage or liming range property.

Ranges that receive one of these grants must provide at least 20 hours of public use per month of operation and be open at reasonable times for hunter education courses.

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ranging in interest from downhill mountain biking to road cycling. The club teamed up with Killington Resort to train on the expanding downhill mountain biking trails.

Meanwhile, the club has also been exploring cyclocross, a division of racing consisting of many laps on short courses of about a mile long featuring a variety of terrain and obstacles that require the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the obstruction, and remount.

“The cyclocross team has been a little bit slower to grow, but we have six or seven riders who are super dedicated and were expecting some serious growth and results as they progress.” said Borden.

This spring, a group of six riders will compete on the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference, alongside other major cycling programs, including the University of Vermont, Harvard and Yale.

“We’re trying to grow the cyclocross interest a little more,” Borden said. “But for right now we’re just starting with road [cycling].”

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Rutland Region By Lani Duke continued from page 23

Route 4 sewage line breaks Sewage surfaced near Johnny Boy’s Pancake House, 182 U.S. Route 4, about 9 a.m. Jan. 18. Jim Insinga, Alpine Pipeline Corp. vice president and treasurer, told the Rutland Herald. Insinga had not learned the cause of the break or how extensive the damage is, he said, theorizing that either the cold temperatures or the age of the system could have caused the leak. Crews were on the scene repairing it.

Alpine, a private company that serves Killington, Mendon and Rutland Town, contracts with Rutland City to maintain the pump station to serve the pipes, Jeff Wennberg, Rutland City Department of Public Works commissioner, explained.

A DPW crew turned off the pump station, so that more sewage would not be forced into the damaged pipe, but the cessation did not interrupt service. Septic haulers moved sewage from tanks directly to the city’s sewage treatment plant.

Fearing that some sewage could have escaped into a wetland, the Rutland DPW reported the break to a state website that tracks sewage overflows and incidents, noting that some sewage might have entered Tenney Brook.

LaFlamme’s closing Diamond Run store RUTLAND TOWN—A court-ordered bankruptcy liquidation order has forced LaFlamme’s Inc. to close its store in Diamond Run Mall.

Heritage Family Credit Union, People’s United Bank, and Avid Capital LLC said the company repeatedly missed payments, as they asked Northern New York Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Littlefield to move the case into liquidation

under Chapter 7 laws.

Company owner Christopher LaFlamme of Wells told the Rutland Herald that his company had been close to catching up on its debts, a condition exacerbated by the extreme cold in the two weeks following Christmas. He felt that he was only three days away from “getting over the hump.”

Company attorney Richard Weiskopf, of

Schenectady, N.Y., described the circumstances as a perfect storm, saying furniture sales are often slow in December and January.

The unusually extreme cold hampered individuals from buying.

LaFlamme said he is working to get furniture on order into customers’ hands and to help his nine employees. Some of the furniture was purchased on-site.

Rutland Town asks dismissal Zingale suit RUTLAND TOWN—Vermont law did not give Joe Zingale protection from being fired from his town administrator position in September, attorney James Carroll wrote in a motion to dismiss Zingale’s lawsuit against Rutland Town. The suit claims that, although Zingale held the title of town administrator, he was, in reality, the de-facto town manager.

Vermont law protects town managers from being terminated without cause, but Zingale was, instead, an “at-will” employee, and therefore subject to being fired without grounds, summarized the Rutland Herald. Carroll asserts that the town Select Board more than complied with its personnel policy of one public hearing by holding two meetings to discuss Zingale’s discipline, but that Zingale did not attend either one.

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“It’s for a good cause, so I hope people turn out and support it, but I’m not going to lie, I am terrified,” said Renee Marsan of Carpenter and Costin, who will compete with her husband, Russ.

“You think she’s scared?” replied Russ Marsan.

“I’ve been chewing my fingers to the bone. We both tend to speak our minds, and I’m frightened to think what we might say in the spur of the moment on stage.”

Trish Bartenstein, who will compete with her husband Claus, said they have talked about the show, and she’s offered him some advice.

“I told him, ‘I think it will be great, and you can be funny, but let’s not be too embarrassing,’” she told him. “Think before you open your mouth.”

Show host Ed Kelly says that’s good advice. “I’ve been going through the prepared questions, and there are some doozies,” Kelly said. “The participants, and the audience, should be ready for anything!”

Karri and Ann Tomasi, who have been married just seven months, said despite some trepidation, they are looking forward to Saturday night.

“We’re super excited, for sure,” Karri said. “We keep trying to practice, asking each other all kinds of questions to try to prepare. I think we’ve learned a lot about each other, which has been really fun, but we’ll see on Saturday night!”

The live version of the classic TV show, presented

by WJJR, Green Mountain Power and The Vermont Country Store, will also feature couples Dan and Leslie Doenges, “Uncle” Dave and Kate Tibbs, Mike and Missi Delehanty, Gene Jennings and Fred Garrow,

and Kim and Henry Heck. All eight couples recently met together for the first time to go over the show format, meet each other, and commiserate.

“We knew we had a great cast, and that meeting confirmed it,” said GMP Vice President Steve Costello, one of the organizers. “The jokes and the laughs were flying from end to end, and if we could have sold tickets, the patrons would have gotten their money’s worth just to see that meeting. Saturday night promises to be hilarious.”

The Pack The Paramount “Newly”wed Game is a rebranding of the long-running Pack The Paramount Food Drive. Instead of collecting food items, the goal is to pack The Paramount’s seats with patrons, with sponsorship and ticket sales benefiting the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC Community Food Shelf, and the Salvation Army. Last year’s event raised more than $24,000.

Paramount Programming Director Eric Mallette said the event has quickly become one of his favorites.

“To combine a night of laughter with raising money to help fill local food shelves makes it really special,” Mallette said. “This promises to be one of the funniest and most meaningful events of the year.”

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REAL ESTATE L AW P R A C T I C E A N D L AW O F F I C E f o r s a l e condominium, 3 large rooms plus storage room (1396 sq feet); including office furniture, furnishings, Law Library (personal items not included); used as a law office over 44 years, but suitable for any office; configuration may be changed; parking; Located in Rutland City on busiest highway in the County. Enjoy the benefits of Vermont living: skiing, hiking, camping, lakes for sailing, fishing, boating; intelligent people with good values. Law practice t.b.d.; office $75,000.

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LOVELY RESTORED circa 19th century farmhouse / great country in / bed and breakfast /ski home 6 bedrooms each with tiled baths, large kitchen with tiled floor, commercial gas range w/hood, large living room, large dinning room, sun room, all thermal replacement windows, re-finished wood floor throughout, recent oil boiler w/ baseboard radiation, restored slate and metal roofs, two drilled wells, spring, large barn w/ rental apartment, other barns out buildings, 8 acres, just off Rt. 4, Hampton, New York, Beautiful westerly views of Adirondacks, minutes from VT border, 30 miles from Killington, call anytime for additional info 802-236-3949.

NEW LISTING: Killington ski village location, mountain v i e w. P i n n a c l e 1 b d r m condo, $116K. Furnished, never rented, deck, stone fireplace, kitchen upgrade, ski locker, health club, shuttle to mountain. Owner, waynekay@ gmail.com, 802-775-5111.

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Also available, 1 Bedroom w/ Den + full bath newly updated. $79K priced to sell! Gateway Owners enjoy a great owner’s lounge/game room, private ski lockers, tennis courts, and a beautiful in-ground pool in the summer months! 2 miles to Pico Ski Resort, minutes to downtown Rutland & super close to the World Class Killington year round Resort.

For more info or to schedule a showing call Tucker Lange, Sales Associate & Realtor, Peak Property Real Estate.

Mobile 303-818-8068 or Killington Office 802-7751700.

KILLINGTON—2 BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Mountain Green bldg. 2. FP, ski lockers, health club membership. $92K. Owner, 800-576-5696.

MENDON LAND: 267 acres of secluded yet close to Killington and Rutland with outstanding mountain views of Pico and Blue Ridge Mountains. This land is bordered on the uphill side by the Rutland City watershed. There are thousands of sugar maples and a variety of hard and softwoods. There are two ways to access the land, one by truck from Rt 4 and by car through a gated right of way.

Info, LouiseHarrison.com or call 802-747-8444. 45/TFN 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, 802-7755111.

PITTSFIELD LAND: River View Trail Road: 8AC for $69,900 with State septic permit for a 4BR home. Lot 5.

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RENTALS WA N T E D : Wa n t e d 2 - 3 bedroom condo/small house to rent for the remainder of the season. Mike- 917-224-3623.

APARTMENTS for rent: 1, 2 BR units available. Nonsmokers only. $750/$850, all included. 15 min. to Downtown. Mendon. 802770-8786.

ROOMMATE WANTED to share two bedroom apartment at Gateway Condominiums in Mendon with one roommate (Killington Ski Lift Operator). Ten minute bus ride to Killington. Nov. 1, 2017 – April 15, 2018. $3550 for term plus $500 security deposit. Would consider rental payments made monthly. Call Ruth at 917882-9515 or Stephen at 917882-7549.

AMAZING MOUNTAIN VIEWS & CLOSE TO KILLINGTON SKYESHIP! Newly renovated 2 bedroom/1 bath lower unit! Winter seasonal rental!

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PITTSFIELD SEASONAL rental: 5 BR, fully furnished, new renovation, on VAST trails, minutes to skiing. $17,000 for season. Call Roger 802-345-5622.

CHITTENDEN (Burr Pond, East Pittsford) 1 BR/ 1BA fully furnished with shared laundry and Kitchenette. Utilities included. Quiet, trails, 15 min. to Pico. Seasonal, $5,500.

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PICO 1 BR available immediately. One bedroom condo is furnished and has vaulted ceilings. Wood burning fireplace; private ski locker. A short walk to the Pico Sports Center and pool (membership additional). Remainder of Winter Season thru April 15: $5200. Utilities included.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate and rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make such preferences, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you’ve been discrimination against, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777.

FOR SALE COFFEE, fresh roasted beans, $10/lb. Green beans also available. Killington Motel, next to Killington Post Office. 802-773-9535.

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HONDA EU6500is Inverter Generator. Rated 5.5KW. Used only 35 hours. New cost $4,000 selling for $2700 o.b.o. 802-775-0085. Pick up in Rutland.

SET OF 4 Winterforce studded snow tires, 195/60R15. No faults, bought Oct. 13 for my 2014 Fiesta, drove 200 miles on them, then traded in the car. An excellent tire, had Winterforce previously.

Cost $500 new, asking $350 o.b.o. Need to sell! Please call Julia at 802-483-2020, Rutland Town.

FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.

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EMPLOYMENT SUNUP BAKERY weekend help wanted. Apply in-person.

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WA I T S TA F F n e e d e d a t Drewski’s. Please call 802422-3816 or stop in for an application.

BEAR TRAX Adventures is looking for a snowshoe guide to work on Saturdays and some Sundays. Pay is $15/ hour plus tips. Perfect for a high school senior or collage student.

SNOWMOBILE VERMONT is now taking applications for inside and outside positions.

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ON THE ROCS - All positions. Chef-prep cookbartenders-servers. Please call to inquire or apply in person: 2384 Killington Road, Killington; 802-422-3636.

PASTA POT is looking for energetic staff to join our team.

Positions include wait staff, pizza/prep cook & dishwasher.

Apply in person at Pasta Pot on Route 4, Killington (Thurs.Sun., 5-10 p.m.) or call 802422-3004.

INN AT LONG TRAIL seeking experienced cook/prep cook. Pay commensurate with experience. Email (ilt@ innatlongtrail.com) resume or brief work history, or call 802-775-7181 to set up interview appointment. Will train competent and motivated individual. Weekends and holidays a must.

CASEY’S CABOOSE is looking for some great people to help us continue to rebuild Killington’s most loved restaurant. Immediate help, and fall and ski seasons. All positions considered. Part time positions available, too.

Email resume and cover letter to john@caseyscaboose. com, or stop by and introduce yourself.

MOGULS SEEKING: Line cooks, wait staff; full time and part time work available. 802422-4777. Apply daily, open 7 days.

LINE COOK Needed at P r e s t o n ’s R e s t a u r a n t a t Killington/Pico Ski Resort.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the Vermont State Colleges System a $388,988 grant to enhance their distance learning capabilities. Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is awarding grants for broadband projects to increase access to job training, educational and health care services in rural areas in 35 states.

“Distance Learning technology has the potential to close the geographic divide faced by rural America and bring resources to communities that are not readily available,” said Acting State Director for Vermont and New Hampshire Jon-Michael Muise. “I applaud the leadership at the Vermont State College System and Northern Vermont University for pursuing an innovative solution to extend educational resources to rural communities across the state and the country.”

The USDA Rural Development grant will help the Vermont State Colleges System create a distance learning network to connect Northern Vermont University, comprised of Johnson State College and Lyndon State College, to Sinte Gleska University, Lower Brule Community College and Ihanktonwan Community College in South Dakota and to 28 Vermont high schools. A mix of fixed and mobile

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video conferencing technology will increase course offerings to students, such as dual-credit college courses. It also will provide increased professional development opportunities for instructors and extend these opportunities to individuals in public service agencies, such as police officers and firefighters.

Nationwide, USDA is awarding 72 grants totaling $23.6 million through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. This program funds equipment that uses broadband to help rural communities connect to advanced learning and specialized medical services. The 2017 grant recipients include organizations seeking to address two of the nation’s most urgent needs: opioid abuse treatment and mental health counseling.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information visit the Vermont Rural Development website (www.rd.usda. gov/vt ) or contact USDA RD at 802828-6000.

Deadline for applications: Rolling until we find the perfect fit.

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Vermont Fish & Wildlife hosts public discussion on baitfish The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting several public discussion sessions on Vermont’s fishing regulations.

The department hopes to engage anglers in a discussion and gather public opinion on the state’s baitfish rules.

“While the baitfish regulations have been successful at protecting the health of Vermont’s wild fish populations, we hear a variety of opinions from anglers on the regulations,” said Adam Miller, fish culture operations manager. “We want to know how these regulations are affecting Vermont anglers and to hear their ideas on whether any changes are necessary.

This will be a working session, with information presented on the regulations, followed by breakout groups where people will have the opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences.”

Vermont’s most recent baitfish regulations were revised in 2012 by the Vermont

Fish and Wildlife board. Current regulations prohibit anglers from moving live fish from one waterbody to another, including minnows and other baitfish species. This helps reduce the risk of spreading fish diseases and aquatic invasive species, and prevents the introduction of fish species into new waterbodies.

Vermont Fish & Wildlife began a comprehensive review of the state’s baitfish regulations in the summer of 2017. The review team, consisting of fisheries staff and board members, has been tasked with reviewing the baitfish regulations for potential changes.

The first meeting will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the Springfield Middle School Cafeteria, 15 Fairground Road, Springfield. Additional meetings are expected to follow in the Burlington area and in the Northeast Kingdom in February.

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