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New York couple wins house Nearly 150 people gathered to celebrate the new owners of the Rutland Innovation Home on Cleveland Avenue

By Curt Peterson

VP IN VT Vice President Mike Pence reportedly vacationed at Lake Hortonia in Hubbardton this past week. His entourage was witnessed by many in central Vermont as he traveled to the Coolidge Homestead in Plymouth among other sites. Pages 5 and 7

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James Steward, the director of the Princeton University Art Museum in New Jersey, purchased the Jackson House Inn in Woodstock.

RUTLAND—Green Mountain Power Corporation announced the winners of its “Rutland Innovation Home” contest on Aug. 30. Close to 150 people stood in front of the period-authentic house at 60 Cleveland Avenue waiting to celebrate with the winners. Martin Schreiner and Lucas Hough listened as Mayor Dave Allaire formally announced, in the front yard of their new home, that their dream to live in Vermont had come true. Schreiner, who is a food-blogger and sometimes opera singer, and Hough, who works as an “WE WERE SPEECHLESS assistant pathologist, got engaged upon learning – WHO WINS A FREE they had won the house. “It’s great to know we were hand-picked, HOUSE? FOR THAT MATTER, rather than chosen by some kind of algorithm,” WHO GIVES A HOUSE Schreiner said in his iconic metro accent. “We were speechless – who wins a free house? For that AWAY?”ASKED SCHREINER. matter, who gives a house away?” The answer to that question begins, Allaire said, with properties Rutland had acquired through tax sales. In an effort to get them back on the tax rolls, the “GMP Innovation House” was chosen, and a partnership of Vermont’s largest utility, the city, and many contributors went to work. GMP bought the house for $1 and had it torn down. One paned window was saved and presented to Schreiner and Hough as a memento of the project. “This window, and a cat, are the only two things saved from the original house before it was torn down,” said Mary Cohen, Rutland Chamber executive director. The winners were required to enter the contest in less than 500 passionate words answering “Why We Want to Live in an Energy-Efficient House” and, if we did, how would we invest ourselves Home winners, page 37

New inn owner wants to combine art and hospitality By Katy Savage

WOODSTOCK—James Steward sees the hospitality industry as a work of art—a theater with no script. “I love the interplay, the way the guests are constantly changing,” he said. “It’s refreshing A ‘RUFF’ WEEKEND itself all the time.” This week has gone to the Steward, the director of the Princeton dogs, with performing University Art Museum in New Jersey, purpooches at the Paramount, chased the 11-room Jackson House Inn in a Dog Days of Summer pool Woodstock Aug. 3 for $1.5 million. party, and a Paw Parade He plans to model the inn after 21c Musenear the pit. See calendar for um Hotels, a small hotel chain that comdetails. bines hotels with museums. Pages 8-10 “I’m a relentless borrower of other people’s good ideas,” Steward said. Steward’s own artwork and artwork from his family’s collections hang on the wall. He hopes to have weekend poetry festivals and he’s talked with other local artists about featuring their artwork. He is currently featuring the work of Cristina Salusti, a ceramic artist who has owned the Fossil/Glass art gallery in Woodstock for 19 years. “I just love her work. I think she’s an incredibly talented artist,” Steward said. Steward walked in one day and introduced himself. LIVING ADE “The fact that I am a museum director What’s happening? Find helps,” he said. “I’m fearless in meeting maklocal Arts, Dining & ers of different kinds.” Entertainment Steward purchased the inn with the help Pages 13-21 of a Vermont Economic Development Authority loan. He was one of about 10 recip-

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Martin Schreiner and Lucas Hough, with dog Lola, center, stand before the GMP Innovation House they won. The winners were announced, along with a block party celebration, Aug. 30.

Retreat opens with tribute to family By Katy Savage

WOODSTOCK—Over a bridge and up a long, private driveway, a 1700s farmhouse sits alone among hills of green grass. There are private mountain biking and hiking trails out the front door and a private swimming pond with beach to the side. This 186-acre property is special to Stacey Gerrish, who inherited it after her grandmother, a potter and sculptor, died in 2015. This is where Gerrish grew up and where she got married. “I always felt really connected to it,” Gerrish said. Now, Gerrish is sharing it.

Gerrish has turned the property into a retreat called Leading Fields. While there is a worldwide increase in violence and uncertainty, Gerrish wanted to offer the home to as a place for people to find solace. The property is the only house on a long, private road. The only outside noises come from the chirping of birds or leaves rustling in the wind. Sunlight shines through a pair of trees in the front yard. “There aren’t many places left that exist where you can find that,” said Gerrish. Gerrish, who lives in Colorado and works in the ski industry, spent the summer renovating Retreat, page 3

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Farm & Wilderness founder’s son dies at 83 Robert Howard Webb of Lincoln, Massachusetts, and Brooklyn, New York, died Aug. 23 of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. Webb was born Oct. 17, 1934, to Kenneth and Susan Webb, founders of the Farm and Wilderness Camps in Plymouth, Vermont. He spent his childhood exploring the woods and trails of the Green Mountains, cultivating a lifelong love of the outdoors. Rob Webb’s degrees (Harvard, Rutgers, Stanford) were in physics but he said of himself, “I am an inventor.” The majority of his career was spent affiliated with Schepens Eye Research Institute and Wellman Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, inventing diagnostic medical instrumentation, including the sccanning laser ophthalmoscope, that spawned hundreds of research projects. He was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School as associate professor of ophthalmology and of dermatology. Colleagues and students admired Webb for his honest, irreverent way of looking at the world and his ability to expect, demand, and bring out the best in everyone. Webb’s inventiveness was evident in other ways. For a car with no front defroster, he rigged a vacuum cleaner hose from the rear defroster; the front passenger’s job was to hold it up

to the windshield while he drove. His “blab off” also predated TV remote controls. Webb had the ability to recite just the right poem for any occasion, from Blake and Yeats to “I eat my peas with honey….” He loved music. His skill at reading aloud was unequalled, and his daughters were introduced to classics from Homer to Winnie-the-Pooh. For many years, Webb made silver jewelry and blown glass ornaments. He was an expert, untiring skier, and was patient with skiing companions of all levels. No detour was too long for ice cream. In recent years he enjoyed Dance for PD classes with his wife. People easily recognized Webb from the broad-brimmed hat he always wore, but he struggled with prosopagnosia (face blindness). After learning of the condition in 2006 from The Boston Globe, he would confidently explain to people that he was not snubbing them – he really did not recognize them. He was a baby whisperer to four grandkids. Upon hearing that his first grandchild was about to be born, he quipped, “Can’t we just go to the local hospital and look at the newborns there? You’ve seen one newborn, you’ve seen them all.” He then drove through a winter storm to the hospital in Maine,

Robert Howard Webb where he immediately began rocking and singing to his grandson with tears in his eyes. Rob Webb is survived by his wife Sonja Johansson, daughters Kristi Webb (Todd Woerner), Meg Webb (Walter Love), stepdaughters Sarah Johansson Locke and Rebecca Johansson Locke (Eric Sillman), grandchildren Caleb and Sophie Love-Webb, Toby and Lena Sillman, sister Miki Webb, and nieces and nephews. His older sister Sukie Webb Hammond predeceased him. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 10, 2018 at Cambridge Friends’ Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to the Farm & Wilderness Foundation (farmandwilderness.org), the Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinson.org) and Dance for PD (danceforparkinsons.org).

Joyce Washburn, Okemo’s longest employee, retires By Karen D. Lorentz

Okemo’s longest continuing employee, Executive Secretary and Administrative Office Manager Joyce Washburn, retired on Aug. 31 after 49 seasons. During that time, Washburn “has been one of the strongest contributors to the success of Okemo Mountain Resort,” stated Vice-President and General Manager Bruce Schmidt, who noted her “legacy of hard work, dependability, and teamwork.” “As the ‘Face of Okemo’ for countless employees and Okemo skiers over the years, Joyce has positively impacted generations of skiing families. Her smile, laugh, energy, and can-do attitude will be missed by everyone,” commented Tim and Diane Mueller, Okemo’s president and vice president respectively for 36 years. Washburn quite possibly holds the longevity record for a female ski-area employee. (Many women have hit over 40 seasons and several 45 years – two men are closing in on 60 years at Smuggler’s Notch.) Although the variety of work contributed to her job satisfaction, Washburn said working “in a family-oriented environment” was key to her enjoyment and longevity at Okemo. “I really like the people and my jobs,” she said. That included coming in contact “with all the

staff who get their season passes at the office and working with all the departments at the area in one way or another.”

joined Okemo’s new lodging service. In 1984 she became office manager at the administrative offices. Duties included answer-

Joyce Washburn Washburn started work at Okemo “in ticket sales on a very part-time as needed basis in Dec. 1969,” she said. As a young mother, she moved to the nursery where she could fit her work hours around her children and even take them to work with her. Two years of working at the ski school desk followed; then she got her real estate license and sold Okemo Village condos and mountain chalets. At the same time, she was helping out in the office. In 1982 – the year the Muellers purchased the ski area – Washburn

ing phones, handling two-way-radio communications, processing employee season passes, greeting the public, and performing executive secretarial duties for the Muellers and general manager. One or two assistants helped her depending on the time of year, and she was widely regarded as the glue at “Okemo Central” who kept everybody in touch and managers on schedule. As a calm, cool, and helpful communications link, she also kept track of “inside office staff” and thrived on taking care of the big, extended Okemo Washburn, page 31

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Born with a rare disease, Chase William Kuehl, held by Sal Salmeri of Moguls –is the root of the community-led efforts to raise money for the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation through this fun event – Pie in the Face.

Give or take a pie in the face, for a great cause By Dave Hoffenberg

KILLINGTON—On Sunday, Sept. 9, Moguls Sports Pub will host the fifth annual Pie in the Face for Chase charity benefit from 1-7 p.m. It’s time again to pie local celebrities and raise money for Chase William Kuehl and the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation (PMSF). Kuehl is one of only 1,500 children worldwide diagnosed with this disease. The prevalence of those with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome is estimated to be between 1 in 20,000 babies born. There is no cure, but it is PMSF’s goal to find effective therapies to help those with PMS, and, eventually, a cure. Last year, $15,000 was raised, and organizers hope to keep growing that number. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to

Chase William Kuehl and PMSF, with an equal 50/50 split. This year, organizers have also decided to give a $1,000 scholarship to a PMSF family in need to help them attend the bi-annual conference where families learn of the therapies that will help them with their children. For $22 (the disease is a deletion of chromosome 22), participants get to pie two people in the face with a whipped cream pie. Or, purchase a Golden Pie for $50 and smack someone with a juicy blueberry, cherry or pumpkin pie. This year they have added two new pies: the $50 pudding pie, which is the tasty but the messiest to date, and the PMSF Chaser, which is a Golden Pie topped with one pound of pudding and then topped with whipped cream for

only $100. It’s the most fun and messy way you can donate. Pie as many people as you want. Cash or check is preferred, but you can pay through Paypal as well. Moguls supplies all the ingredients, plus over 30 people to pie. Anyone not pie-ing, there’s a suggested donation of 10; kids are free. Can’t make the event? Visit pieinthefaceforchase.com where you can buy pies to pie people from afar, then watch it live on Facebook from the page of the same name. The “celebrity” pie class this year are: Freshmen Annie Johnson Kuehl (Chase’s mom), Geoff Ahlberg, Jeff Alexander, Sara Filskov, Kelly Champney Lange, Johnny Sharpe, Matt Thayer, Dave Parnell, Skinny Mck and Sara Wall (the mother of a PMSF child in Boston; Pie in the face, page 11

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ients of VEDA loans, totaling $7.1 million this year to help Vermont manufacturing, agricultural, small business and energy development projects move forward. Steward will use the loan to restore three rooms in the historic inn that haven’t been used. He also plans to open a 45-seat restaurant to the public. Innkeepers Mathew Hesley and Chris Rule, who have about 20 years of hospitality experience, are operating the inn while while Steward and his family live and work in Princeton, New Jersey. Steward eventually hopes to move to Woodstock to work at the inn. “I’ve always been social and I’’ve always enjoyed entertaining,” he said. Jordana Jusidman, a chef at Cloudland Farm, is working as a consulting chef for Steward to help develop the menu. “Breakfast at the Jackson House Inn has been one of the features for a while,” Steward said. “We want to sustain that even when we transition the style.” Steward considered several properties in Woodstock before purchasing the Jackson House Inn but the Jackson House felt right. The inn is the only one in Vermont and New Hampshire to be named a Top 10 inn in the country on TripAdvisor in 2018. “It’s a great foundation to build on,” Steward said. He bought the property from Rick and Kathy Terwelp, who owned the inn since 2010. “It was an opportunity we felt we could not ignore,” said Kathy Terwelp. She said she and her husband were looking for the right time to sell the property. They are staying in the Woodstock area, looking to determine their next career move. “The new owner is an extremely talented, inspired person,” said Terwelp. Steward became interested in the hospitality industry when he was a child. He was a Foreign Service brat, who lived in India, Thailand and Japan. “I’m a lifelong traveler,” he said. “I’ve always had the gift of feeling at home quickly and I want to make other people feel at home.”

Family opens bucolic home as a healing retreat

continued from page 1 the bedrooms and bathrooms, moving furniture and working on the landscape design for Leading Fields. David Sawyer, of Killington, who has spent 30 years working on the property, built the private mountain biking and hiking trails for all ability levels this summer. Gerrish also built a labyrinth for meditation groups. “It’s really turned into a labor of love,” Gerrish said. Gerrish is the daughter of Kurt Gerrish, who owned Gerrish Honda in Lebanon until he sold it about a year ago. She said Leading Fields is a tribute to her family. Gerrish’s grandparents bought this land in 1965, a year after their son die tragically in 1964.

“IT’S LIKE UTOPIA FOR US,” ELISA SAWYER OF KILLINGTON SAID. “I THINK HER GRANDMOTHER WOULD BE REALLY PROUD.”

By Robin Alberti

Welcomed back to school Killington Elementary School students returned to school Wednesday, Aug. 29, with smiles as they walked in to meet their teacher and classmates for the new year.

The property became a place of comfort for them after loss. Gerrish’s grandmother Barbara Kaufman built a large three-piece sculpture called “A Tribute to Time” for her son and placed it at the highest point of the property, where the blue peak of Mount Mansfield can be seen in the far distance, 80 miles away. The property and the sculpture became even more important after their daughter, (Gerrish’s mother) Christine “Tina” Kaufman Thompson,a devoted equestrian, died of cancer in 2007, at age 63. Gerrish’s grandfather Ralph Kaufman taught Gerrish as a child to be a steward of the land, to take care of the trees and stonewalls. Now, Gerrish is carrying that with her. The property is littered with family memories and decorated with Barbara Kaufman’s sculptures. Gerrish grew closer with her grandmother after her mother died. Barbara Kaufman lived to be 98 and spent every day walking around the property until she died. Gerrish plans to expand the trails for cross country skiing. She’s named the trails after her mother’s horses. She’s hosted yoga groups, cooking classes and forest bathers—citydwellers looking to escape. The property has special meaning to friends and neighbors. “It’s like utopia for us,” Elisa Sawyer of Killington said. “I think her grandmother would be really proud.”

By Katy Savage

Stacey Gerrish stands with “A Tribute to Time,” a sculpture her grandmother built on her property in Woodstock. The sculpture stands at the hightest point of the property, with views of Mount Mansfield.

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Working to renew foundations in Killington

By Sue Durant

KILLINGTON—On the “flats” of Killington, a small gray granite church and a couple of old red buildings nestle between the Ottauquechee River and a treefilled mountainside. The scene looks like a postcard of an era gone by. On Mission Farm Road in front of the church, a bronze plaque identifies the site as the “Mission of the Church of Our Saviour placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 29, 1992.” The property, known by locals as Mission Farm, includes a 200-yearold farmhouse, a guest house, a bakery, and hiking trails, sitting on 172 acres in the heart of Sherburne Valley. The Rev. Canon Lee Crawford and the church’s executive committee are working to renew the foundation of Mission Farm, both literally and figuratively. The executive committee formed a vision committee in 2015 and met with people from local civic groups. It asked how Church of Our Saviour/Mission Farm could be of greater service for their individual group and for the community at large. Interestingly, the community wanted the congregation and place to be what founder Elizabeth Wood Clement dreamed in 1895 – in her words, “to be of service to the local community as a place for social gathering, for both the sacred and mundane.” After the civic group meetings, the vision committee came away with three main themes. First, it is a spiritual place that goes beyond the church and its sanctuary to include its surroundings. As John Muir once said, “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” Second, Mission Farm is known for its agriculture and land. The vision committee heard stories of when Mission Farm was still a working farm up until the 1990s, when Fr. Dan Goldsmith farmed the land and rode his tractor while wearing a preacher’s cassock.

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Church of Our Saviour/Mission Farm on Killington flats is said to expand service to the community. Some of the people spoke of how they like to walk the trails that go up the mountainside or along the river. Third, Mission Farm represents Killington’s past. Mission Farm’s history began in 1797 when Josiah Wood Jr. purchased the property and built his first house where the church now stands. That house burned down, so in 1817 he rebuilt the farmhouse across the road, where it still stands today, Killington’s oldest extant home.

The church’s founder, Elizabeth Wood Clement, grew up in that home. Born in 1807, the sixth of 10 children born to Judith and Josiah Wood Jr., she passed a happy and active girlhood at Mission Farm, which she recounted years later in affectionate memories, “twined around every rivulet, foot-path, tree and rock near the dear home and our own little world, which I often revisit in dreams.” Her father was instrumental in getting the road built Foundations, page 31

By Curt Peterson

Barnard considers options for school

BARNARD—About 35 people heard the evening of Aug. 29 that their town has three options for keeping their school open if the state Board of Education decides, as expected, to recommend forced merger of their district with the Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District (WCMUUSD). The school district is not required by the Act 46 school consolidation law to accept Barnard into the consolidated district, and who has the authority to decide – the voters in each member town or the school district board itself – is up in the air. Barnard School Board member Pamela Fraser framed the options: They can accept the Board of Education’s decision and try to renegotiate the original merger terms, they can appeal the Board of Education’s decision through statutory process, or they could close Barnard Academy, making Barnard a “choice town,” and reopen the school as an independent private institution. The Board of Education merger decision is due on Nov. 30. Fear of school closure led in large part to voter rejection of the school district merger, 1.5 to 1 at their 2017 Town Meeting. Other major objections are voting inequities on the consolidated board — Woodstock has six votes, and each of five

By Curt Peterson

Board members discuss what they can do to keep Barnard Academy open. smaller towns have two, and resentment that Barnard will be forced to assume a portion of debts of other towns when their own school is debt-free. The Agency of Education rejected Barnard’s alternative governance proposal in June and recommended forced merger with WCMUUSD. The Barnard board feels data in their proposal was manipulated and misrepresented in the Agency of Education report to support its decision. The panel included retired attorney David Kelley, consultant Tom Martin,

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who claims he saved the North Bennington School from closure through privatization, and attorney Mark Oettinger, retained to advise Barnard regarding a possible forced merger decision by the Board of Education. An Agency of Education draft set of “default” articles, Fraser said, would resolve most of Barnard’s objections. Because WCMUUSD has existing articles of agreement, the new terms won’t be available to Barnard. Martin and Kelley strongly advocated for privatization. Martin took credit for privatizing the North Bennington School District in the 90s. The town felt its school would be closed as a result of Act 60, and hired him to save it, he said. “I believe passionately in public education, but that was the best thing the town ever did,” Martin said. Kelley said he is sure Barnard Academy would be closed if they merged into the consolidated district. He talked to local residents who told him “they love and admire the school.” “To take the school out of the heart of

this place would be criminal,” Kelley said. The drumbeat for “going independent” was obvious, but not all present were swept up in the tide. “The atmosphere in this room makes it difficult and uncomfortable to express another opinion,” Heather Little said. Barnard School Board member Bryce Sammel said, “I’m not opposed to merging (with the WCMUUSD), just to the articles and to the way the board does stuff.” He cited a situation in Reading where they were promised, he said, there would be no staff changes post-merger. Later, the consolidated board voted to reduce the Reading staff by one teacher for budgetary reasons. Several residents and teachers voiced their objection at last Monday’s WCMUUSD board meeting. Sammel and Fraser represent Barnard on the WCMUUSD board regarding middle and high school issues. One resident, speaking as a Barnard Academy and Woodstock High School graduate, questioned Martin about his description of his alleged success. He said the North Bennington School, with which he is familiar, has been declining since privatization. Martin did not address the remark. Attorney Oettinger answered questions throughout the evening without advocating for a particular action. Asked for his opinion, he said he would not vote in favor of authorizing the School Board to privatize Barnard Academy. “My advice is to spend your energy trying to renegotiate the articles of agreement with the new district,” he said. “The independence option is a dangerous choice at this point in time. This is personal, and not legal, advice.” The WCMUUSD board has agreed to discuss possible reconsideration of its articles of agreement at their Dec. 17 meeting, after the Board of Education announcement in November.

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Glider crashes in Stowe killing pilot, two passengers

By Alan J. Keays/ VTDigger

STOWE—A glider crashed into the summit of Sterling Mountain Wednesday afternoon killing the pilot and two passengers. Crews were working Thursday Aug. 30 to remove the bodies, which were located about a mile from the trailhead. State police and rescue teams had not identified the victims, pending notification of next of kin. The bodies were taken to the Vermont Medical Examiner’s office for autopsies. The glider, belonging to the company Stowe Soaring, had left the Morrisville-Stowe State Airport late Wednesday morning, police said. The cause of the crash remained under investigation and police said it’s too early to say what factors may have played in role. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a probe of the crash. “Unfortunately, sad news

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tonight,” State Police Lt. Shawn Loan said at a press briefing shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday outside the airport in Morrisville. “At about 9:35, search and rescue located a glider that had gone missing on Sterling Mountain,” he added. “The search and rescue crews located the glider and there were three deceased people.” According to police, a tow plane with the glider attached left the airport at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police said the glider detached from the tow plane over Spruce Peak about 20 minutes later. At 1:56 p.m., the Morrisville Police Department received a report that the glider was missing, according to police. Emergency crews from Morrisville and Stowe police departments, along with the Vermont State Police, went to the airport, establishing a command post for the search, police said. At about 5:35 p.m., police said,

the crew of an aircraft launched from the airport saw what appeared to be the glider about 1,000 feet from the summit of Sterling Mountain. “It was pretty rough terrain and it took several hours to get out there,” Loan said late Wednesday night after rescue crews reached the downed glider. “It’s a remote area, just off the Long Trail.” The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were expected to join the investigation, Loan said. He said he wasn’t aware of any safety problems with the glider company, but added the FAA was in better position to answer that question. Stowe Soaring bills itself as the “premier soaring site in New England,” according the company’s website. The company says it offers glider tours of the Stowe region as well as instruction on how to fly the aircraft.

Vermont bullish on blockchain as new law takes effect

By Xander Laden/VTDigger

Lawmakers, the governor and Vermont business ally it’s a decentralized system of record keeping — one leaders hope a newly minted law will make Vermont a that’s increasingly being harnessed by businesses hotspot for blockchain technology and companies that around the world. want to use it. Through the system, transactions and data are The law, which took effect in July, creates a new type recorded in a chain of “blocks” across a network of of business entity, “blockchain-based limited liability computers, and many computers are deployed to verify companies,” for entrepreneurs and companies who that the data being recorded is unchanged. want to prioritize and create custom governance strucThe distributed “ledger” of transactions is often tures tailored to the technology. public and secured using cryptography. Because of its Gov. Phil Scott and decentralized nature, exSCOTT SAID THE LAW COULD HELP lawmakers who worked perts say the information to pass the blockchain on these ledgers is hard — CREATE NEW JOBS AND SPUR law in the last legislaif not impossible — to hack ECONOMIC INNOVATION. tive session gathered or change, unlike records in South Burlington’s kept in a single database. City Hall Aug. 29 to tout the legislation at a ceremonial Scott and legislators have compared the new blocksigning. chain law to the many laws the state has passed to Scott said the law could help create new jobs and foster the captive insurance industry. spur economic innovation by encouraging businesses Captive insurers, also known as “captives,” are small to experiment with the burgeoning technology which insurance companies set up and owned by larger has already seen applications in the retail, real estate companies. As of this year, more than 1,100 of them are and agricultural industries, to name a few. based in Vermont. “This will help solidify Vermont’s position as an innoBy paving the way for companies that use blockchain vation leader and demonstrate our openness to trying to set up in Vermont, policymakers hope the state could new ideas,” Scott told reporters Tuesday, Aug. 28. see success on a similar scale to the captives industry. Blockchain is best known as the technology underly“I think it does have the potential to be huge for the ing cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. But more generstate if we allow these business entities to incorporate Blockchain, page 7

Top court says ‘revenge porn’ law constitutional; defense calls ruling ‘bizarre’ By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

The Vermont Supreme Court says the state’s law against revenge porn is constitutional. However, whether a Vermont woman should face a criminal charge for allegedly sharing online a nude image of another woman she found by accessing her boyfriend’s Facebook account is still an unanswered question. Ultimately, it may be the U.S. Supreme Court that decides. An attorney for the woman facing criminal prosecution called the recent court ruling “bizarre,” while a prosecutor termed it “pretty significant.” That’s the upshot from a deci-

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sion Friday that was the first test of the state’s revenge porn statute. Attorneys on both sides are now preparing to file additional briefs to the state’s highest court before it’s decided whether criminal charges brought against Rebekah Van Buren will stand. That decision will likely hinge on whether the woman who had her nude images shared online had a “reasonable expectation” of privacy after sending them privately to the man. The Bennington County case is the first from the Vermont Supreme Court regarding a challenge to the 2015 statute targeting the electronic

distribution of intimate photographs of someone, often a former partner, as a form of retribution. Vermont Defender General Matthew Valerio, whose office represents Van Buren, said Friday, Aug. 31 that he was reaching out to “procedural gurus” about the possibility of appealing the recent ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. “This is a bizarre decision,” Valerio said. “This is one of those things where, my guess is, that there was disagreement as to what they were going to do with this and so you end with a very odd kind of decision.” Vermont Solicitor General Benjamin Battles of the state’s attorney

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The vice president of the United States touched down in Vermont early Friday, Aug. 31. A report by WCAX-TV said Vice President Mike Pence will be visiting Lake Hortonia in Hubbardton. The station did not indicate the nature of the trip or how long it would last. The vice president arrived on Air Force Two at approximately 1:30 p.m. and was met by a large number of police officers. Pence, the former governor of Indiana, is vice president to Donald Trump. The team won just over 30 percent of the vote in Vermont in the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine. Earlier in the day, Pence delivered remarks at a service in Washington, D.C., for Sen. John McCain in the Capitol Rotunda. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., was with the vice president and his wife, Karen, at McCain’s service, and released a message afterward about their weekend vacation. “I am glad to hear that they are able to now visit the most beautiful state in the country, and I hope they enjoy their time in Vermont,” Leahy said. Members of the Trump administration visited the Green Mountain State last year, when Trump’s daughter and adviser, Ivanka, and her husband, Jared Kushner, vacationed at the Twin Farms spa in the Upper Valley.

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Opinion

The Mountain Times • Sept. 5-11, 2018

OP-ED

Next war more about systems of control, not ideology By Emerson Lynn

For all of its warts, it was believed that social media and technology would be the fuel that continued to light the way for future democracies the world over. Authoritarians would not be able to control the spread of ideas, or opposition. This sense of freedom, and power of information, is what brought down the Soviet Union, and what prompted Tiananmen Square and what ignited the Arab Spring. And it would continue. That was then. Today the outlook is less sanguine. Authoritarian regimes are using surveillance technology to essentially control those they rule. And it’s working. Political scientist Ian Bremmer points to several key examples as red flags. When Syria’s civil war erupted the conflict was expected to be long but it was also thought that the odds against President Bashar Assad were considerable. Today, he’s all but won. What happened? According to Bremmer, it was the Russian government that stepped in and “provided a few hundred programmers to work with the (Syrian) military, with the intention of surveilling citizen communications through text monitoring and social media and identifying exactly who was a threat to the regime.” The behavior changed when Syrians understood that their every move was being monitored; it changed when unsuspecting people were caught and killed. This behavior modification is happening in China as well. Protests have dropped in number and not because the level of contentment has risen, but because the Chinese government has invested enormous resources into artificial intelligence and universal facial surveillance. The government’s database is so large, and the system running it is so good, that the average Chinese person wakes up each day knowing he or she is being watched. People who know they are being watched behave differently than those who are not watched. It’s a self-censoring process. The Chinese government defends the process in two ways: first is the ability to fight crime more effectively (and the nation has been successful in this regard); second is the overall commitment to technology and its rewards. But what it is, is a system of control. For Xi Jinping, who this year declared himself president for life, it’s the system of control that perpetuates his country’s march forward. It’s what buys him the time and the opportunity to solidify his nation’s direction. That direction will be guided in no small part by artificial intelligence (AI) and his nation’s determination to be at the top of the AI heap. That’s a page out of a science fiction novel for most of us. That doesn’t make it less accurate. There is a profound worry in many of our nation’s capitals that the self-perpetuating superiority that comes with AI will be a threat to democracy as we know it. In China’s case that doesn’t take much of an imagination. Xi Jinping is 65 years old and could easily command China’s direction for another 15-plus years. As Mr. Bremmer writes, China’s investments in other neighboring and growing economies could easily draw these nations into the Chinese orbit, economically, politically and militarily. Twin that potential with the same efforts underway in Russia with its sophisticated technology and its commitment to undermine democracies and to stifle dissent. Are we winning or are we losing? We have always accepted technology as the path forward: it’s our definition of progress on almost every front, even when it’s not. It’s seen as inevitable, a force that is useless to oppose. But there is a profound difference between technology that allows us to heat our homes more efficiently and technology that despots can use to control our behavior, which is the antithesis of freedom. The battle of the last century was one between communism, racism and democracy, which are ideologies. The battle of this century is far less about ideology, and much more about systems of control. It’s being termed the of “digital authoritarianism.” This prospect makes you look at your cell phone differently, right? Emerson Lynn is the editor and publisher of the St. Albans Messager, a sister publication of the Mountain Times.

By Sean Delonas, CagleCartoons.com

The Media is not ‘The Press’ By Rob Roper

Recently hundreds of news publications around the country, including several here in Vermont, participated in a coordinated editorial campaign decrying criticism aimed against the media. Their general complaint is over the president accusing them repeatedly of being “fake news” and an “enemy of the people,” allegations which they describe as dangerous attacks on a “free press.” As one prominent Vermont editorialist wrote, “A free, fact-based press was built right into the foundations of that when the First Amendment was adopted in 1791.” This fundamentally misunderstands the constitutional right.

The “freedom of the press” referred to in the Bill of Rights is a concept, not a class of people, i.e. journalists. It is a fundamental right that applies equally to all citizens. It does not carve out a special class of uber-citizens who have more rights and protections of expression than the rest of us because they get a paycheck from the New York Times, CNN or your local Vermont media outlet. We all, as citizens, have an equal constitutional right not only to say what we think – freedom of speech – but also the right to print and distribute those thoughts as we see fit – freedom of the press (as well as the right to come together and exercise these rights in coordination The Media, page 7

LETTERS

Act 46 promises were false Dear Editor, In April 2015, the Vermont Legislature passed House Bill 361, better known as Act 46, with bold promises of increasing efficiency, lowering property taxes, and creating greater educational equity “for the children.” These promises were false. Instead, this law is forcing too many of Vermont’s rural schools to close, putting our teachers out of work, and laying waste to our small towns. At the same time, education property taxes continue to rise. Voting roll call records show that 36 VT NEA-endorsed Democrats voted for Act 46, that is, they used their legislative power against the interests of teachers, students, parents, and taxpayers. All these lawmakers, including Lt. Governor David Zuckerman, who served on the state senate committee that created Act 46, received glowing

endorsements from the Vermont National Education Association. In Windsor County, sens. Alice Nitka and Alison Clarkson voted for Act 46, while Dick McCormack voted to raid the education fund in 2011. Note that Clarkson sent her children to an elite private school in Massachusetts. These three career politicians are endorsed by the VT NEA. I wish to ask: 1. Why does the powerful teachers’ union, the VT NEA, support legislators whose votes close schools and put teachers out of jobs while protecting the positions of education bureaucrats? (vtnea.org/candidateglance2016) 2. Why do parents and teachers in Vermont continue to vote for candidates that act against their interests? Stu Lindberg, Cavendish

Turner has a strong record of leadership Dear Editor, During my time in the House of Representatives, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some great colleagues. Perhaps highest among them is Rep. Don Turner. But Don isn’t just a lawmaker. He’s also house minority leader, a 30-plusyear member of the Milton Fire and Rescue Departments (including more than a decade as fire and rescue chief), Milton town manager, a justice of the peace, and a fourth-generation Vermonter. Don’s commitment to his constituents is unwavering,

and his record of service is unparalleled. As minority leader, Don’s had to work across the aisle under three governors to get things done. And as lieutenant governor, Don will focus on key issues like affordability and economic growth by fostering this same attitude of balance and collaboration. I know his door will always be open. I ask all Vermonters to join me in supporting Don Turner for lieutenant governor. Brian Savage, Swanton

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CAPITOL QUOTES

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CAPITOL QUOTES “Vermont is a beacon of pride and progress for our nation and the world. We hope you learn a thing or two while you’re here,” Said the Vermont Democrats on Twitter.

“I am glad to hear that they are able to now visit the most beautiful state in the country, and I hope they enjoy their time in Vermont,” Said Sen. Patrick Leahy in a statement.

“Hey @vp welcome to #Vt. Would you like to come to the Pre-Pride event tonight and meet some LGBTQ folks? RSVP Here: #vtpoli,” Said UVM Democrats on Twitter.

“If Vice President Mike Pence could take away one thing from his visit to Vermont today, it is that the vast majority of Vermonters want the Trump Administration to cease and desist their efforts to deeply divide our communities and to undermine our democracy, in order to expand the wealth of billionaires, despite the devastating costs on people and our planet,” Said Rep. Brian Cina of the Rights & Democracy group in a statement.

Blockchain:

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continued from page 5 here, whereas they’re not really possible in other states,” said Jill Rickard, director of policy at Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation. “We’re the first mover in this area and it has the possibility to be a very huge innovation.” This year’s blockchain law isn’t Vermont’s first. In 2016, Vermont passed a law that made blockchain records admissible in court — and one municipality has already made use of the technology. In January, Propy Inc., a blockchain startup based in Palo Alto, California, partnered with the South Burlington city clerk’s office on a pilot program to record property transactions using blockchain. This year, South Burlington became the first local government in the country to use blockchain to record a property title. In addition to allowing companies to incorporate as blockchain-based LLCs, the law enacted this year tasks the Department of Financial Regulation with reviewing possible applications of blockchain to the insurance and banking industries and considering other regulatory changes the state should make in relation to the technology. The law also creates another new kind of of business entity called a personal information protection company. The focus of these companies would be guarding consumers’ data, rather than selling or sharing it as many large websites and social media companies do. “In a nutshell the (personal information protection company) framework provides the opportunity for companies looking to come down on the side of the consumer with regard to data privacy,” said David Thelander, an attorney with the law firm Gravel & Shea, which helped design the blockchain legislation. Thelander said that since the new law took effect, his law firm has registered two companies as blockchain-based LLCs and has received interest from many others. Other states, including Wyoming and Arizona, have recently passed laws to carve out a legal framework for blockchain technology. “The race is definitely on,” Thelander said, “and we want to maintain Vermont’s premiere reputation as a conservative, responsible environment for new technologies, while embracing and creating a positive ecosystem for development of new technologies like blockchain.”

The Media:

Freedom of speech applied to all, not just journalists

continued from page 6 with other like-minded citizens – freedom to peaceably assemble – but let’s stick with the concept of free press for now). If you’re free to say it, you’re free to write it down, and/or, with today’s technology, put it in a video, on the radio, in a meme, in a tweet, and free to circulate those thoughts as far and wide as you can. “Congress shall make no law” abridging this right. Is everything everybody prints going to be politely presented, rationally thought out, or always accurate? Sadly, no, but this is the nature of a free press, and it is one of the key pillars that makes our country unique, special and great. This right of expression is enjoyed by everybody, from the president with his Twitter account to the guy on the street corner holding aloft a “Repent! The end is near!” sign scribbled with lipstick on a discarded pizza box. Whether we like them or not, the president’s tweets challenging the media, as well as everybody else’s, are not dangerous to the constitutional right to a free press, but an exercise of it. Again, like them or not. Another prominent Vermont editorialist describes these criticisms of the media as “… dangerous to the nation’s democracy because his intent is to undermine the very notion of reliable and trustworthy news.” IF THE PRESIDENT WERE ACTUALLY Reliable and trustworthy A DICTATOR, EVERY LATE NIGHT news is extremely valuable and important, but COMEDIAN WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE not being able or willing BEEN PUBLICLY HANGED BY NOW, OR to stand up to criticism does not make someAT LEAST PACKED OFF TO A GULAG thing reliable or trustSOMEWHERE IN THE ALASKAN TUNDRA. worthy. The opposite is so. Would this editorialist cease and desist from harsh criticism of politicians because undermining faith in our political leaders and institutions is dangerous to our democracy? I hope not. All of these editorialists (at least the several that I read) accused the president of being a “dictator,” a “tyrant,” and a “danger to our democracy.” How is this any different than accusing someone of being an “enemy of the people?” In my humble opinion, both sides are engaging in some serious and unproductive hyperbole, but, that is their right. We, as citizens, can question whether or not it is a responsible exercise of that right — in print! If the president were actually a dictator, every late night comedian would certainly have been publicly hanged by now, or at least packed off to a gulag somewhere in the Alaskan tundra. But, in reality, nobody is using the power of government to stop anybody from saying or printing anything they choose. Nobody is threatening the right to a free press. However, if what members of the media want and expect is a protected monopoly to decide what information people get and what people think about it, and to de-platform those who criticize them or have different opinions, that is not a right protected by the Constitution. Unfortunately, this appears to be what some major media outlets are petitioning social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube to do to citizens: use their power to silence those with whom they disagree. This, arguably (arguably because these are corporations, not Congress, making rules), is a violation of citizens’ rights to free press. If not in absolute legal terms, certainly in spirit. Cutting off the voices of citizens is actually a danger to democracy, and I hope the media will take as strong a stand for their readers’ free press rights as they have for their own. The statement, “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend with my life your right to say it,” best sums up the spirit behind our unique rights as American citizens to free speech and free press. It is an attitude of mutual respect that I hope we can all re-establish, remembering always that our rights to expression are not just a twoway street, but the entire national transportation system. Rob Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute. He lives in Stowe.

Calendar

The Mountain Times • Sept. 5-11, 2018

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT

FRIDAY

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. 802-773-7187.

Thursday Hikers

9 a.m. Enjoy the hike along the shore of Glen Lake in Castleton, then a moderate climb to a spectacular overlook. Moderate. Meet at 9 a.m. at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland to car pool. No dogs. Contact 802-773-0184.

Playgroup

10 a.m. Maclure Library offers playgroup, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-4832792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Story Time

10 a.m. Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-438-2964.

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WEDNESDAY SEPT. 5

Bikram Yoga **

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. bikramyogamendon.com.

Pilates/Yin

8 a.m. Pilates mat at 8 a.m.; Yin Yoga at 8:45 a.m., all levels at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Active Seniors Lunch

12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.

Rotary Meeting

6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org

Open Figure Drawing

6 p.m. Open figure drawing session, 6-8 p.m. e/o Wednesday at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 E Main St., Poultney. No instruction. Ages 18+. $8-$10/ person. philwhitman@gmail.com.

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, one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@gmail.com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.

Vermont Pride Festival

7 p.m. Vermont Pride Festival at Chandler presents Paul Lucas’ groundbreaking play “Trans Scripts, Part 1: The Women” held at First Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Randolph. One act, followed by talkback. Tickets at chandler-arts.org: $22 adults, $17 students. Or, at the door.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

7:30 p.m. ArtisTree’s Music Theatre Festival presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at Grange Theatre, 65 Stage Road, So. Pomfret. This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Tickets artistreevt.org.

THURSDAY SEPT. 6

Bikram Yoga **

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. bikramyogamendon.com.

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. 802422-3368.

Mendon Bone Builders

10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.

Wednesdays with Farmer Fred

10 a.m. Wednesdays Afternoons with Farmer Fred at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Showcasing historic farming activities and wagon rides. historic.vermont.gov. 780 VT-100A, Plymouth.

All Levels Yoga

10 a.m. Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland.

PEGTV 25th Anniversary

3 p.m. PEGTV holds 25th anniversary celebration 3-6 p.m. at Building 24 in Howe Center, 1 Scale Ave., Rutland. Public welcome. Revealing new logo, tours, meet and greet, information, free hot dogs and ice cream, prizes, and more.

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m. Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tobacco Cessation Support Group

4:30 p.m. Peer led tobacco cessation support group held first Thursday of every month, 4:30-5:30 p.m. a RRMC CVPS Conference Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland.

Sip N’ Dip

6 p.m. Thursday night Sip N’ Dip painting class at Chaffee Art Center. BYOB for an evening of painting, laughter, instruction, and a finished canvas. $30/ $25 for members. Register at chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 S. Main St., Rutland.

Vt ART Auditions

6 p.m. Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre holds open auditions for 2018-19 season, 6-8 p.m. at College of St. Joseph’s Tuttle Hall Theatre, 71 Clement Road, Rutland. Shows: “And Then There Were None” and “The Last Night of Ballyhoo.” producer@actorsrepvt.org.

Bridge Club

6:30 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.

Author Appearance

6:30 p.m. Phoenix Books Rutland welcomes Mark Mikolas guiding attendees through his book, “A Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast.” Free, open to all. 2 Center St., Rutland. 802-855-8078; phoenixbooks.biz.

SEPT. 7

Bikram Yoga **

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. 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. 802-7737187.

Level 1 Yoga

8:30 a.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Library Book Sale

10 a.m. September Friends of the Rutland Free Library book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thousands of organized, gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles for all ages. $0.25-$3. September special: BOGO on all items! 10 Court St., Rutland. rutlandfree.org.

Story Time

10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! 802-422-9765.

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. 802-422-9765.

Divas of Dirt Rides

4 p.m. Female mountain bikers of all levels welcome to join (every other) Friday night group rides and happy hour events at Killington Bike Park. 4-6 p.m. Free with your own bike and valid bike park ticket/pass. Rentals available. killington.com, 802-422-6232. Killington Resort.

Pop Up Market

5 p.m. Newberry Market in White River Junction hosts monthly pop up markets, 5-8 p.m. Featuring local artisans, jewelry, gift cards, artwork, photography, Lularoe, books, more. First Fridays. $25 vendor space. newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com. 19 S Main St, White River Junction.

Opening Reception

5 p.m. Opening reception for “Our Neck of the Woods” featuring regional printmakers, at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 E Main St., Poultney. Reception 5-7 p.m. Free, open to public. Exhibit through Sept. 23. elschmidt1@ vermontel.net.

Opening Reception/ Gallery Talk

5 p.m. Vt. Folklife Center Vision & Voice Exhibition opening reception and gallery talk, 5-7 p.m. “Growing Food, Growing Farmers” exhibit looks at expanding community of young farmers in Rutland County, focus on Boardman Hill Farm and Alchemy Gardens. 88 Main St., Middlebury.

First Friday Flicks

6:30 p.m. Free family movie at Bethel Town Hall, first Friday of each month. All welcome. Bring a blanket or beanbag. Popcorn and drinks for sale; donations accepted for movie. bri-vt.org/events for movie titles. 134 S. Main St., Bethel.

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DOG DAYS POOL PARTY AT WHITE MEMORIAL POOL SUNDAY, SEPT. 9

Adult Soccer

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

Honeysuckle, Live

7 p.m. Folksy bluegrass group Honeysuckle will perform at Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. $7 tickets at the door. All ages.

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8 p.m. Country musician Aaron Lewis (frontman of Staind) brings the sounds of his new album, “Sinner,” to Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $65, paramountvt.org.

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The Mountain Times • Sept. 5-11, 2018 7:30 p.m. Multi-awarded bluegrass band, Del McCoury Band performs at Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St., Randolph. Tickets at chandler-arts.org.

SATURDAY SEPT. 8

Bikram Yoga **

7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 9 a.m. 90min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Pancake Breakfast

8 a.m. Pancake breakfast buffet fundraiser at Masonic Lodge, 63 Franklin St., West Rutland. 8-11 a.m. $9 adults, $3 ages 4-12; under 4 free. Pancakes, Fr. toast, eggs, home fries, beef hash, beverages, more.

350VT - Routes to Resiliency

8:30 a.m. Educational tour of Rutland in conjunction with Global Climate Action Day - Routes to Resiliency highlights connection with food justice, renewable energy, conservation and more. Three tours: 20-mile bike ride, 7-mile bike ride, or 3-4 mile walking tour. Registration 8:30 a.m. at Vt. Farmers Food Center, West Street. Tours begin there. Finish by 1 p.m. Family friendly. Free, donations accepted. lily@350vt.org.

Killington Section GMC

9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: White Rocks Lookout, Wallingford. Steady climb along LT/AT to view. Extra walk to ice caves (optional). Some steeps. Moderate, 4 miles. Meet at 9 a.m. near firestation in Main Street Park, Rutland.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

9 a.m. Two-mile walk, learn about Alzheimer’s, advocacy opportunities, support programs and more. Honor those affected with Promise Garden ceremony. Healthy breakfast, sponsor tables, water stations, and more. alz.org/walk. Registration 9 a.m., opening ceremony 10 a.m., walk begins 10:15 a.m. Rutland’s Main Street Park.

Library Book Sale

10 a.m. September Friends of the Rutland Free Library book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thousands of organized, gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles for all ages. $0.25-$3. September special: BOGO on all items! 10 Court St., Rutland. rutlandfree.org.

Vermont Golden Honey Festival

10 a.m. Festival featuring honey bee or honey inspired products, held at Golden Stage Inn, 399 Depot St, Proctorsville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local produce, hot food, craft fair, beekeepers’ ware, special honey apple wood-fired pizza from pizza truck, food and drink (mead and honey gin), kids’ activities, and more. Rain or shine.

Vt ART Auditions

Meet the Moody Girls

5 p.m. Meet the Moody Girls, of MoodyGirl Wines, at Brix Bistro, 5-8 p.m. 118 Merchants Row, Rutland.

Bingo

4 p.m. Concert for a Cause: 8 Cuerdas performs at ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. Tickets Known for lively performances that juxtapose impossibly soft lullabies with high-powered vocal and guitar virtuosity. $5 donation entry. artistreevt.org.

OCM Anniversary Gala

4 p.m. Service led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman and cantorial soloist Katie Gartner-Kaplan at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. $100 fee for non-member adults; n/c for students. 802-773-3455.

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. 5:30 p.m. Opera Company of Middlebury presents 15th anniversary gala at the Town Hall Theater, 68 S Pleasant St, Middlebury. Performers from first 15 seasons gather to sing arias and duets from “Carmen,” “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and more. $100 includes food by Waybury Inn; or $45 balcony. Cash bar. townhalltheater.org.

Open Gym

6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.

Silent Film Series

7 p.m. Silent film series at Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, with Jeff Rapsis playing live piano in accompaniment. This week, “Sherlock Holmes” (1916). Free will donation.

Crystal Attunement Sound Healing

7 p.m. Experience the healing sounds and vibration of Crystal Singing Bowls. Transport to deep relaxation and inner peace. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com.

11 a.m. Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages welcome. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends. $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.

Historical Marker Designation

11 a.m. Dedication of historical market commemorating life and work of Rev. Lemuel Haynes, at Pleasant St. Cemetery, West Rutland. Rev. Bill Whiteman will speak, includes period musical accompaniment.

WonderPaws Festival & Paw Parade

11 a.m. Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum hosts 4th annual Wonderpaws Festival and Paw Parade on Center Street, Rutland, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kid/dog friendly festival with demos, scavenger hunt, crafts, obstacle course, hay maze, photo opps, food and more. Raffle of pet gear open to all. Parade at noon. Free, open to public. Dogs must register to participate: wonderfeetkidsmuseum. org/pawparade - awards judged from 11:10-11:40 a.m.

7:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast fundraiser at West Pawlet VFD, 2806 Vt Rt 153, West Pawlet. 7:30-11 a.m. Varieties of pancakes, meats, beverages, and home fries. $10 for age 12+; $5 for ages 5-11; free under age 5.

Heartfulness Meditation

7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.

Open Swim

5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-7737187.

6 p.m. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown.

Rosh Hashanah Worship

6 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah worship and potluck supper at Woodstock Area Jewish Community/Congregation Shir Shalom, 1680 West Woodstock Ave., Woodstock. shirshalomvt.org.

MONDAY SEPT. 10

Dog Pool Party

1 p.m. Dog Days of Summer Pool Party at Whites Pool, 21 Avenue B, Rutland. Fundraiser for Rutland County Humane Society. Free swim for dogs plus games. Leashes, rabies shots required. 1-3 p.m. rain or shine. $5/ dog plus donation for people. rchsvt.org.

Historical, Narrative Tour

1 p.m. Pittsford Historical Society presents historical and narrative tour of Hawk Hill, Brandon. View settlements of pre-Revolutionary War families - home sites, wells, and June Cemetery. 2-3 hours. Guide, Bill Powers. Park at south end of Old Brandon Road, Brandon.

Museum Open House

Behind the Scenes Tours

Pie in the Face

1 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub hosts 5th annual Pie in the Face for Chase charity benefit, 1-7 p.m. Pie local celebs and raise money for Chase Kuehl and Phelan McDermid Syndrome Foundation. $22/$50/$100 pie donations. Or, $10 suggested donation to watch. pieinthefaceforchase.com. Killington Road, Killington.

The Olate Dogs

2 p.m. Season 7 winners of “America’s Got Talent,” the Olate Dogs bring their high-energy, fast-paced act “Rescue Tour” to the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $25, paramountvt.org.

Historical Society Program

2 p.m. Bridgewater Historical Society hosts Leslie Askwith discussing her book, “Thunder-Struck Fiddle,” the remarkable true story of Charles Morris Cobb and his farm community in the 1850s Vermont. 12 North Bridgewater Road, Bridgewater. Free, open to public. Refreshments.

Rosh Hashanah Begins

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 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Bridge Club

3 p.m. ArtisTree’s Music Theatre Festival presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at Grange Theatre, 65 Stage Road, So. Pomfret. This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Tickets artistreevt.org.

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1 p.m. VINS offers behind the scenes tour at 1 p.m. Meet the rehabbers, hear story, discover the steps it takes to rehabilitate and release hundreds of wild birds. Included with admission. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee. vinsweb.org.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

OLATE DOGS AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE SUNDAY, SEPT. 9

SEPT. 9

Turtle Documentary

12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.

6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Leon Gonyo Memorial Night. Sportsman Modifieds - 50 laps. Grandstand admission applies, kids 12 and under are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven.Track line: 802-265-3112.

SUNDAY

1 p.m. West Haven Historical Society open house at the museum, behind the Baptist Church, Book Road, West Haven Center.

11:45 a.m. Join VINS for screening of documentary “The Great Northern Turtle” followed by Q&A with wood turtle biologists Kiley Briggs. Included with admission. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee. vinsweb.org.

Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing

Pancake Breakfast

Open Gym

4 p.m. Pentangle presents Old World/New World: Timeless Sonatas with Leslie Stroud and Matthew Odell. North Universalist Chapel, 7 Church St., Woodstock. $10 suggested donation. pentanglearts.org.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change **

Traditional Craft Saturday

10 a.m. Rochester’s annual Harvest Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Park, Route 100 (Main St.) Rochester. Live entertainment all day, food, crafts, games, flower show, kids’ activities, and more. Suggested donation. 802-767-3025.

Timeless Sonatas

7:30 p.m. Five-piece acoustic Americana group Cradle Switch performs at Brandon Music. $20 tickets, dinner available for $25 extra. RSVP required for dinner; recommended for show. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. brandon-music.net.

Grandparent’s Day

Harvest Fair

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Cradle Switch

10 a.m. Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre holds open auditions for 2018-19 season, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at College of St. Joseph’s Tuttle Hall Theatre, 71 Clement Road, Rutland. Shows: “And Then There Were None” and “The Last Night of Ballyhoo.” producer@actorsrepvt.org. 10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum hosts Traditional Craft Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This week, Blacksmithing with Billings Farm manager Chuck Deome. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.

Concert for a Cause

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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. 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. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service

9 a.m. Morning service followed by Tashlich, led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman and cantorial soloist Katie Gartner-Kaplan, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. $100 fee for non-member adults; n/c for students. 802-773-3455.

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. 422-3368.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Worship

10 a.m. Rosh Hashanah morning worship followed by Tashlich. No tickets needed, no fees. Woodstock Area Jewish Community/Congregation Shir Shalom, 1680 West Woodstock Ave., Woodstock. shirshalomvt.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. 802-773-7187.

Monday Meals

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.

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Lookout Golf Tournament

Rosh Hashanah Creative Service

Rutland Rotary

Tobacco Cessation Group

12 p.m. Killington Golf Course hosts 15th annual Lookout For Each Other golf tournament to raise funds for Pico Ski Education Foundation. Includes golf, cart, lunch, prizes, and dinner at the Lookout. $100/ person. East Mountain Road, Killington. killington.com. 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.

Children’s Art Class

4 p.m. Children’s art classes with Sara Elworthy at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 E Main St., Poultney. Today, Out in the Ocean, 4-5 p.m. K-6th grade. $48; scholarships available. Using clay, sequins, colored paper, watercolors. Register sarahhutton4@hotmail.com

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m. 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 St., Rutland.

SUP

5 p.m. Intermediate group SUP skills with Karen Dalury. Reservations required, 802-770-4101, killingtonyoga@gmail.com.

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.

TUESDAY SEPT. 11

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. 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. 802-773-7187.

Art Workshop

10 a.m. Hand-in-Hand open art workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - all levels, interests, mediums. Free. Ann Wallen Community Room. 802-299-1777.

Mendon Bone Builders

10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.

Tuesday Tales

10 a.m. Tuesday Tales of the Notch at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Guided tours with site administrator. historicsites.vermont.gov. 3780 VT100A, Plymouth.

10 a.m. Creative service for day 2, led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman and cantorial soloist Katie Gartner-Kaplan, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. $100 fee for non-member adults; n/c for students. 802773-3455. 11 a.m. 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.

Children’s Art Class

4 p.m. Children’s art classes with Sara Elworthy at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 E Main St., Poultney. Today, Make Your Own Playfood, 4-5 p.m. Ages 4-second grade. $36; scholarships available. Using wood, felt, paint. Register sarahhutton4@hotmail.com

TOPS Meeting

4:45 p.m. TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m. Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off pounds sensibly. 802-293-5279.

Golf League

5 p.m. Killington Golf Course golf league night, 5 p.m. shotgun start Tuesdays. 9-hole scramble, themed event with contests and prizes. Sign up at 802422-6700 by 2 p.m. each Tuesday. killington.com.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.

Level 1 Yoga

5:30 p.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Heartfulness Meditation

5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.

Bereavement Group

6 p.m. VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates. Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613.

Legion Bingo

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! Franklin St., Brandon.

Chess Club

7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill for youth and adults. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.

Historical Society Meeting

7 p.m. Chittenden Historical Society meets at CHS building next to old town hall, Holden Road. Program with three native Chittendonians who grew up there in the 1940s and 1950s. Hear stories and recollections about what went on then.

New funding bolsters anti-smoking effort By Mike Faher/VTDigger

After years of declining funding, anti-smoking efforts in Vermont are getting a financial boost. The state’s fiscal year 2019 budget statute allocates an additional $1 million for tobacco-control projects. It’s the first such increase in more than a decade, and officials are trying to make it last by spreading it among five programs over two years. The two biggest priorities are attracting more adults to the state’s stop-smoking programs and educating young people about the risks associated with e-cigarettes. The latter effort is important, officials say, as a growing number of high school students say they’ve tried so-called “electronic vapor products.” The state’s new campaign will address “the myth that e-cigarettes are harmless,” said Rhonda Williams, chronic disease prevention chief for the state Health Department. “They do contain harmful components, with a special emphasis on nicotine.” Anti-smoking advocates have drawn a direct line be-

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Vermont’s adult smoking rate rose to 18 percent in 2016, higher than the national rate of 15.5 percent.

VERMONT HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST SMOKING RATES IN THE COUNTRY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. tween Vermont’s stagnating smoking rates and its dwindling tobacco-control funding. The state’s adult smoking rate rose one percentage point between 2015 and 2016 and now stands at 18 percent. That’s higher than the 15.5 percent national average. State officials have not had much money at their disposal to address such issues. Vermont”s Tobacco Control Program – which

includes prevention, enforcement and cessation efforts – has seen a steady decline in its budget. In a January report, the Vermont Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board recommended that the Tobacco Control Program’s funding rise from $3.56 million to $5.65 million. The Legislature’s subsequent allocation of an additional $1 million from a special, one-time tobacco settlement moves the

program closer to that goal. Advocates were hoping for more, but they say they’ll take what they can get. “The conversation was really around what can we do with one-time money,” said Brewer. She also noted that cigarettes are still ubiquitous, making things more difficult for those who are trying to quit. There are nearly 1,000 cigarette retailers across Vermont, Williams said. “What drives people to call the quit line or to make a quit attempt is generally television or other advertising,” she said. Officials will allocate $150,000 to gather more information on tobacco use among youth; $100,000 for an adult tobacco survey in fiscal year 2020; and $70,000 to further address smoking during pregnancy. The pregnancy issue is an ongoing concern, as officials have said Vermont has one of the highest smoking rates in the country for pregnant women. The Health Department wants to expand training for care providers on that topic.

MUSIC SCENE

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Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY

[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY

SEPT. 5 RUTLAND

SEPT. 7 BOMOSEEN

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

6 p.m. Iron Lantern Jake Geppert

College Night with DJ Mega

THURSDAY

SEPT. 6 BARNARD

5:30 p.m. Feast and Field Market

KILLINGTON 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Tom O’Carroll 9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub DJ Dave’s All Request Night POULTNEY

Oliver The Crow

7 p.m. Taps Tavern Fiddle Witch

KILLINGTON

RUTLAND

6 p.m. Liquid Art

Open Mic with Tee Boneicus Jones

6 p.m. North Star Lodge Pool Stash Bros Acoustic

LUDLOW

7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Aaron Audet and Nikki Adams 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Kris Collett

6:30 p.m. The Killarney

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D

MENDON

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Moons and Goocher

Irish Session Open Jam with Gypsy Reel

6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio PITTSFIELD 8:30 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Full Backline Open Mic with Host Robby Smolinksi STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. The Wild Fern Rick Redington

STOCKBRIDGE 6 p.m. Stony Brook Tavern Wayne Canney 7 p.m. Wild Fern Hungry Town, Karla Kane and Fun of Pier

SATURDAY SEPT. 8

BRANDON

7 p.m. Town Hall Silent Movie “Sherlock Holmes” 1916 7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Cradle Switch

Pie in the face:

BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Breanna Thompson KILLINGTON 4 p.m. Umbrella Bar at Snowshed Duane Carleton 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Tom O’Carroll 9 p.m. Moguls Super Stash Bros.

1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam WOODSTOCK 4 p.m. North Universalist Chapel Old World/New World: Timeless Sonatas

MONDAY SEPT. 10

LUDLOW

6 p.m. Mr. Darcy’s Wayne Canney

9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic

RUTLAND 9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T

SUNDAY SEPT. 9

KILLINGTON

1 p.m. Moguls 5th Annual Pie in the Face for Chase Charity Benefit with music by Nikki Adams 7 p.m. Moguls Duane Carleton

PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Strangled Darlings RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Open Mic Night

TUESDAY SEPT. 11

BRIDGEWATER

7 p.m. Ramunto’s Brick and Brew Pizza Trivia Night CASTLETON

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Matthew Ames 9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic SOUTH POMFRET 4 p.m. Artistree Concert for a Cause: 8 Cuerdas STOCKBRIDGE

6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie 9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke

12 p.m. Wild Fern Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

A yummy event raises money for rare disease

continued from page 3 sophomores Kyler Kuehl (Chase’s brother), Jason Evans, Ryan Orabone, Chris Thayer, Dan Wall (the father of a PMSF child in Boston) and Dray Weymouth; juniors Tucker Adirondack, Matt Hauk, Jeremy “Creeper” Rayner, Beth Roberts and Karri Barrett Tomasi; and seniors Karena Kuehl (Chase’s sister), Amy Fuller Ahlberg, Jared Hall and Don Sady. The Post Grad class or the OGs are the people who have been in the event from the beginning. These people have taken pies in the face for four years. They are: Rick Kuehl (Chase’s dad), DJ Dave Hoffenberg, Colleen Collord, Sasha Parise, Linda Alberque Ross, Sal Salmeri (owner of Moguls), Kelly Spear and Team Canada’s Peter Whittier. Chase Kuehl was diagnosed with this disease in January 2012 when he was a little over a year old.

His mother, Annie Kuehl, said, “We were floored when it happened, but this is our journey now.” Since the disease is so rare, Rick Kuehl said, “This is not the lottery we wanted to win.” They have their struggles, but they have an amazing loving child in Chase Kuehl. Annie said, “Chase’s life and world are affected by Phelan McDermid Syndrome in so many different ways and there are days that I can’t understand why he has to be one of the 1,500 in the world. But Chase is still Chase … He knows love and gives and receives it freely. He amazes me daily and reminds what life is truly about.” Co-Founder DJ Dave said, “This community continues to show Chase and PMSF a lot of love and support. This charity is near and dear to me and I’m honored that so many people volunteer to get pied over and over and also help

us raise much needed money. Last year when I saw that we raised $15,000, I felt blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community. Thank you to all who helped us achieve 10 times our first year total, in only our fourth year! I can’t wait for this year’s event.” This year there will be music provided by Nikki Adams. “I can’t say enough about the people that support Chase and the foundation through this fun filled event. We are so blessed to have so many wonderful people who want to help us provide the best for our little angel. The money raised will go to support the foundations efforts to improve the lives of children with PMS around the world as well as The Chase William Kuehl Trust, which will help provide services and support for Chase as he grows,” Rich Kuehl added.

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PUZZLES

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• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun

SUDOKU

the MOVIE diary

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.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Where to shop 6. A descendant of Shem 12. NBA big man “Boogie” 16. Integrated circuit 17. Voice 18. Larry and Curly’s buddy 19. Beloved English princess 20. Used to emphasize 21. Sun worshippers want one 22. Atomic # 44 (abbr.) 23. Lincoln’s state 24. Selects 26. Organs present in invertebrates 28. Self-immolation by fire 30. Trauma center 31. Automobile 32. Mustachioed actor Elliott 34. Something to do at auctions 35. British School 37. San Diego ballplayers 39. Drumming pattern 40. One-time Portuguese currency 41. Honor 43. Beaches have it 44. Folk singer DiFranco 45. Electronic data processing 47. Where wrestlers ply their trade 48. The Peach State 50. Boat post 52. Omitted from printed matter 54. Witnesses 56. Indicates position 57. Atomic # 18 (abbr.) 59. Obliged to repay 60. Lead prosecutor 61. Sun God 62. The Ocean State 63. Seek opportunity without scruples 66. Keeps you cool 67. Achievements 70. A beloved street 71. Analyze minutely

CLUES DOWN 1. Cooks need one 2. A mystic syllable 3. Male parents 4. Greek goddess of discord 5. U.S.-based church (abbr.) 6. Movies have lots of them 7. Greek goddess of the dawn 8. Influential naturalist 9. Ancient town 10. Atlanta-based rapper 11. Animosities 12. Pop singer 13. Speak 14. One who lives in northern Burma 15. Not liquids 25. A framework 26. Peter’s last name 27. Plants have it 29. To shorten a book 31. French philosopher 33. Murdered in his bathtub 36. Greek letter 38. A hiding place 39. Crazed supporters 41. Winged nut 42. Doctor of Education 43. Unhappy 46. Popular celeb magazine 47. __ and greets 49. Poke holes in 51. Beloved Mexican dish 53. Monetary unit of Angola 54. More wise 55. Pouches 58. Hindu’s ideal man 60. Type of gazelle 64. Revolutions per minute 65. Energy unit 68. Cerium 69. Canadian peninsula

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Playing in the band

Last week I wrote about my son being a drummer. He’s been playing for about two years, taking weekly lessons with a gentleman that comes to our house. He’s also involved in a music program that puts budding musicians together in bands. The music program is amazing. First they pick a genre of music or specific band to focus on, learning about what makes their music or songwriting unique. Then they rehearse for several months before finally giving a concert at the end to showcase the songs they’ve learned. The concert is usually on a weekend and is held at an established music venue during off hours. This gives the kids the chance to perform on a real stage with professional lighting and sound. Parents and friends make up the audience and usually do a great job motivating the kids with constant cheering and support. I can attest that after several of these shows, I experience the same emotional high as I would during one of my son’s sporting events. This involvement in music has done wonders for my son’s self-esteem. Not only has the experience boosted his confidence, it’s also allowed him to develop into a fairly accomplished musician given the short time he’s been at it. Sure, I still have to coax him to practice most nights, but once he gets going, he’s usually really into it. He works on drum patterns and techniques that his teacher assigns him and then also plays along to the songs his band is working on. This requires him to blast loud music SEARCHING through a rugged speaker that I bought him (it’s the only way he can hear while pounding on his drum kit). Consequently, the whole house comes alive when he young ladies (two of whom were identical twins), all of plays. And if we’re foolish enough to have a window open, whom either sang or played an instrument. the neighborhood gets exposed as well. Up until this point, my son has never shown an interGiven my son’s budding musicianship (coupled with est in the opposite sex, but all that seems to be changing. my lifelong love of playing guitar), I have subsequently I suppose at 14 years old, it had to start sometime. put together a small studio above our garage where we The crew arrived at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. can jam. I’ve got all the necessary equipment and enough They quickly found their way to the studio and started instruments to keep a full band occupied. getting their gear in order. I got everyone plugged in Several nights during the week, my son and I will rip and made sure the sound system was balanced and out a few tunes that we’ve been working on. It’s loud then I left. Before I made my way out the door I noticed and amateurish, but more fun than I could ever explain. the three boys and three girls huddled in two separate A couple weeks ago, groups, neither acsome of the kids in his knowledging the other. IT’S LOUD AND AMATEURISH, BUT MORE music program heard I went downstairs that my son had a stuand waited. I got FUN THAN I COULD EVER EXPLAIN. dio to play in. Behind nervous when, after the scenes they decide ten minutes, all I had that they wanted to form their own off-shoot band and heard was mumbling and the occasional giggle. And wondered if they could practice at our house. I agreed then, quite unexpected, they jumped into a song. It was and plans were made for the group to come over last nothing I recognized but it sounded pretty good. Saturday for a few hours to work out some songs. I let them play a few more songs before I went back up What made this endeavor interesting is that it to check on them. At this point they were interacting a involved three members of the opposite sex. The little more but they still seemed timid with each other. I group consisted of my son, two other boys and three gave them a few pointers and then exited again, leaving them to work out their own issues. In the end, they played for three and a half hours. My wife made them some gourmet sandwiches before the parents arrived to pick them up. And within minutes of them leaving, my son was on his phone texting with the group and making plans to have a repeat session this upcoming Saturday. Afterwards, we didn’t pressure him with questions, but the smile on his face and his happy demeanor had us thinking that he was pleased with his little experiment. This week’s film, “Searching,” has a lot to do with texting and social media and highlights how one young woman, not much older than my son, disappeared, leaving only a fragmented digital footprint for her father to trail. “Searching” is an interesting and eye-opening suspense film that will have you thinking deeply about how you leave your own digital breadcrumbs around the world. It’s got all the elements of a modern day tech thriller, combined with some high quality acting performances to give it some spice. A buzz-worthy “B+” for “Searching.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

Living

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Aaron Lewis makes return to Paramount

By Alan Sculley

Thursday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Former Staind frontman Aaron Lewis will bring his country music tour to the Paramount Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 6, in the first of six acts to return to the theater in September. Aaron Lewis encountered his share of naysayers when he first dipped his toes into country music with his 2011 EP, “Town Line.” As the lead singer of Staind, Lewis was a star on the metal scene, and plenty of people dismissed his foray into country as a vanity project. With the arrival in November 2016 of Lewis’ second full-length album, “Sinner” (as well as the 2017 stand-alone single, “Folded Flag”) Lewis said people are taking his intentions to have a solo career in country far more seriously. “I think that everyone is finally starting to figure out that I’m not going anywhere,” Lewis said in a recent phone interview. Indeed, Lewis has not gone away. Aside from a Staind tour in summer 2014, that band has been inactive. And since releasing his first full-length album, “The Road,” in 2012, Lewis has been one of the hardest touring artists in country music. He’s reached the point where he’s a reliable headlining draw for theaters and large clubs “I’m consistently selling out 2,500 to 3,000 seats with hard tickets,” Lewis said. Lewis figures to stay focused on country for at least the next several months or so and says Staind fans should not expect that band to reunite any time soon. “I definitely see it staying on hold for awhile,” he said of Staind. “I’ve got to stay focused on this [country career]. I’ve got to take this to where it needs to get to before I can start risking things with the good ol’ boy network reception and throwing in a handful of Staind shows in the summertime along with all of my country shows. But that’s down the road. I can’t even think about that right now.” Although appearances may have suggested

otherwise, Lewis came to country music honestly. Growing up in Massachusetts, he was immersed in traditional country through his grandfather, a huge country music fan who had classic country playing throughout the day. In his later teens, he began getting interested in heavy metal and hard rock, which is why when he emerged on the music scene, it was with Staind, which became one of hard rock’s most popular bands with a string of chart-topping albums, 2001’s “Break the Cycle,” 2003’s “14 Shades of Grey” and 2005’s “Chapter V” and continued to enjoy significant success with later albums like “The Illusion of Progress” (2008) and “Staind” (2011). The group, though, experienced its share of internal turmoil as time went on and went into hiatus after the 2011 self-titled album. With the chance to step out as a solo artist, Lewis re-embraced the country music roots of his youth and released “Town Line” and “The Road,” earning praise for his earthy brand of traditional country music. He’s earned enough respect that “Sinner” features guest appearances from such major names in country as Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and Alison Krauss. Nelson adds his distinctive vocals to the new album’s title track, while Gill and

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Aaron Lewis

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Take a tour of Rutland on Global Climate Action Day

Traditional Craft Saturdays begin at Billings Farm

Routes to Resiliency offers two bike tours and one walking tour

Saturday, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—Join 350Vt, Same Sun, and Sun Common on Saturday, Sept. 8, for Routes to Resiliency, an educational tour of Rutland in conjunction with Global Climate Action Day. Routes to Resiliency highlights the community’s connection with food justice, renewable energy, conservation and more, according to organizers of the event. Three different tours will be available: a 20mile bike ride with stops at a hydroponic farm and solar farm in West Rutland; a 7-mile bike ride within the city; or a 3-mile walking tour. Each tour will have expert leaders presenting at multiple sites along

the way. The three different tour groups will then meet simultaneously for the grand finale at the Chaffee Art Center for conversation, snacks, prizes, and a permaculture presentation. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at the Vermont Farmers Food Center on West Street in Rutland. All tours begin from there and will end by 1 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. Bring curiosity, sturdy shoes, and a water container. If anyone wishes to ride but does not have a bicycle, please contact organizers by emailing lily@350vt.org. This event is free with donations accepted.

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The quarry access road (Dairy Rd) is located on the east side of Rt. 7, 2 miles south of Middlebury, VT and 1 mile north of the Rt. 125 & Rt. 7 intersection to East Middlebury. The turn (between Connor Homes & Foster Motors) will be marked on the day of the event. For more information, call our Community Feedback Line at:

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Mark Mikolas shares “A Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast” Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland invites community members to get ready for fall with Mark Mikolas, who will guide attendees through “A Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast” on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. In this friendly and approachable field guide, writer and avid hiker Mark Mikolas shares a unique approach for year-round tree identification. His method, which centers on the northeastern United States where 20 species make up the majority of trees, will prepare readers to recognize trees at a glance, even in winter when leaves and flowers are not present. Mikolas’s secret is to focus on the key characteristics of each tree – black cherry bark looks like burnt potato chips; beech and oak trees keep their leaves in winter; spruce needles are pointed while balsam fir needles are soft and rounded at the ends. Some trees can even be identified by scent. Location maps for each of the 40 species covered and more than 400 photographs illustrating key characteristics make the trees easy to identify. Mikolas also explains how to differentiate between similar and commonly confused trees, such as red maple and sugar maple. It’s a book to keep close at hand wherever trees grow. Mark Mikolas, author of “Nature Walks in Southern Vermont,” lives and guides hikes in Brattleboro. His writing has appeared in the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Country Journal, and Mother Earth News. This event is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St., Rutland. Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have signed. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.

Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum will host Traditional Craft Saturdays in September, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., when visitors can explore a series of Vermont crafts – their history, process, and uses – through informal learning and discovery. A different craft will be featured each week. On Sept. 8, Billings will feature blacksmithing with Billings Farm Manager Chuck Deome. Deome has been blacksmithing for nearly 25 years. Working from his portable forge, Deome will demonstrate how he takes steel and wrought iron, heats the metal, and shapes the pieces into useful tools and utilitarian objects. As an enthusiastic practitioner of this historic trade, Deome will share colorful commentary on his process and the history of blacksmithing while he creates colonial reproductions. Sept. 15 will feature

hand-thrownpottery with Georgia Donnelly of Farmhouse Pottery. She will demonstrate wheelthrown pottery and share hands-on opportunities with visitors. Sept. 22 will feature rug-hooking with Stephanie Allen-Krauss. She will have many of her rugs on display and will be demonstrating and discussing this historic craft with opportunities for visitors to try their hand at hooking. Admission to Traditional Craft Saturdays includes the operating dairy farm, farm life exhibits, tours of the farm manager’s house, plus programs and activities. Admission is $16 adults; $14 for age 62 and over; $8 for ages 5-15; $4 for ages 3-4; and age 2 and under are free. The Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Vermont Route 12. For more information, call 802-457-2355 or visit billingsfarm.org.

Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum

Blacksmithing will be one of three Vermont crafts featured during Traditional Craft Saturdays in September.

ART holds auditions for upcoming season Sept. 6, 8—RUTLAND—Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for its 20182019 season ‪on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 8 from ‬10 a.m.-12 noon at the College of St. Joseph’s Tuttle Hall Theatre, 71 Clement Road, Rutland. On these dates, actors

will audition for the second and third shows of the season. The second show of the ART season is “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie and will be directed by Susan Gladding-Heitzman. It will be presented at Tuttle Hall Theatre ‪on Feb. 7-10‬ and ‪Feb. 14-16.‬ The third

show of the season, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” by Alfred Uhry will be directed by Alex Nicosia. It will be presented at Tuttle Hall Theatre ‪on April 4-7‬ and ‪April 11-13.‬ For more information, contact Sandra Gartner at producer@ actorsrepvt.org.

It’s pancake breakfast season in West Pawlet Sunday, Sept. 9, 7:30 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—Sept. 9 begins the fundraiser pancake breakfast season sponsored by the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department. The breakfasts are held at the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department located at 2806 Route 153 (Main Street) from 7:30-11 a.m. The West Pawlet firehouse is a handi-

cap accessible site. All are welcome. The breakfast menu includes pancakes of several varieties including regular, chocolate chip, blueberry and cranberry pancakes plus waffles served with local maple syrup. Also included will be West Pawlet’s world-famous home fries, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon. Breakfast

prices are $10 for participants over 12 years old, $5 for 5-11 years and free to children under age 5. Breakfast profits are dedicated for the department’s equipment and training needs. The department is a non-profit. For more info, call 802-345-4312 or email wp5801@yahoo.com.

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Del McCoury Band kicks off 2018-19 Chandler season

Friday, Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—The most awarded band in bluegrass music history will kick off the Chandler Music Hall season on Friday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m., when the internationally acclaimed Del McCoury Band makes a rare visit to central Vermont and the Upper Valley. Led by a bluegrass legend whose name belongs on the same lofty plateau as Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs, the Del McCoury Band has notched two Grammy Awards and 30 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year honors nine times. For more than half a century – ever since his days playing with the “Father of Bluegrass” himself, Bill Monroe – Del McCoury and his music have

defined authenticity for hardcore fans of a uniquely American art form. Along the way he and his band have garnered ardent fans across generations, many of whom proudly proclaim themselves “Del Heads.” Much like such vaunted ensembles as the early Monroe Brothers, the Stanley Brothers, the Osborne Brothers, and Jim & Jesse, the Del McCoury Band is quite the family affair. Del, coiffed in his signature white mane, holds forth on lead vocals and guitar, regaling audiences with great traditional and contemporary songs, with lots of humorous patter in between. Son Ronnie McCoury is widely regarded as

one of the world’s foremost mandolinists, and sibling Rob McCoury is a masterful banjo player as well. The two McCoury sons, who’ve been recording and performing in concert with their father since the earlyto-mid-1980s, have their own touring band known simply as The Traveling McCourys. Fiddler Jason Carter is a member of another of country music’s legendary families – the Carters – and he seems almost like a member of the McCoury clan as well, having played with Del’s group for more than 25 years. Bassist Alan Bartram rounds out the most celebrated ensemble in bluegrass today, still going strong more than

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Upper Valley is scenic route for 12th annual Tour de Taste Sunday, Sept. 9—NORWICH—Hundreds of cyclists and local food lovers from the Upper Valley and beyond are expected to take part in the Tour de Taste on Sept. 9. This scenic cycling event attracts riders from all throughout New England thanks to its variety of routes – ranging from a short, family-friendly loop around Lake Morey to more ambitious rides along the Connecticut River. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Upper Valley Trails Alliance (UVTA), a non-profit organization that advocates for the use, maintenance and development of trails in the region. “It’s really a magnificent ride that combines the splendor of the changing autumn leaves with great, locally produced food at a pace that everyone can enjoy,”

said Russell Hirschler, the UVTA’s executive director. “I can’t think of a better way to get out and meet new people, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and get to know our beautiful communities better.” Depending on the route participants choose, they will be able to enjoy a variety of products from 17 local restaurants and businesses along the way ranging from fresh sweet corn from Tensen Farms to mouthwatering ice cream from Strafford Organic Creamery. All told, there will be 14 different food stops scattered along the three designated cycling circuits featuring food from within a hundred miles of the ride. Pre-registration is required and ends on Sept. 8 with spots for 400 participants. Visit uvtrails.org.

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45 years into Del’s career as a bandleader. Tickets are available at chandler-arts.org, by calling 802-728-6464. Chandler Music Hall is located at 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

Saturday, Sept. 15—GRANVILLE—Join the Vermont Tree Farm Program on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. for its Tree Farmer of the Year Tour. Tour the historic Old John Vinton Hill Farm with Peter and Julie Parker, the 2018 Vermont Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. The Old John Vinton Hill Farm is a 560-acre Certified Tree Farm (VT Tree Farm #1042) in Granville, Vt. The event begins at 8:30 a.m., and tours depart at 9:30 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. there will be networking around the tent as well as provided lunch. Following lunch at 1 p.m. there will be an awards ceremony and presentations. As part of the Tree Farm Tour, there will be three different morning tours of the property that attendees are encouraged to register for. The Northern Hardwood Woodlands tour will explore over three decades of ongoing tree stand improvement work and multiple commercial harvests completed. Visit old sugaring sites and discuss access road and wildlife habitat considerations. This tour will be on moderate terrain with mostly woods roads. The second tour, Pine Woodland & 1999 Blowdown Area, is a two-part tour. For part one, enjoy a walk through a mixed natural and pine plantation situated on formerly cultivated land. This area has had two harvests along with past timber stand improvement work. Discuss the harvest history of this area, an ongoing white pine “growth” study, and the significant bird habitat provided by this area. For part two, follow old town road across Thatcher Brook and on to view the 1999 blowdown area and glacial erratic. This tour will be on easy terrain, with some wet sections on woods roads. The third tour is a mixed bag. Follow old town road across Thatcher Brook and on to view the 1999 blowdown area and glacial erratic. Continue around a loop on log roads past areas of mature red oak, a growth plot, an area with high percent white ash, and on through Northern hardwood area recently harvested. This tour will be on moderate terrain with some wet sections on mostly woods roads. The Tree Farm Tour is $20 for adults and $10/child 14 and younger (non-refundable). Registration is required by Sept. 10, by visiting vermontwoodlands.org, by email at info@vermontwoodlands.org, or by calling 802-7477900.

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Golden Stage Inn serves up all things honey at fall festival Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—Join Golden Stage Inn on Saturday, Sept. 8 for the sixth annual Vermont Golden Honey Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event in the heart of Proctorsville hosts almost 400 visitors every year and showcases a plethora of local vendors, all featuring honey bee or honey inspired products. Having repeatedly been voted one of the

Top 10 Fall Events by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Golden Honey Festival is part farmers’ market with local produce and hot food; part craft fair with artists and crafters selling unique items; and part beekeepers’ event with wooden ware and networking for bee enthusiasts. Goodman’s American Pie co-hosts this event and offers up their honey apple wood-fired pizza from

their 1940s tow-truck converted into a mobile wood-fired beehive pizza oven. Honey-related food and drinks (including mead and honey gin for the adults), crafts, books and kids’ activities are just a few things highlighted during this one-day, rain or shine event. Golden Stage Inn is located at 399 Depot St., Proctorsville, just off Route 103. For more information, call 802-2267744.

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Wonderpaws brings canine companions to Center St. Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.— RUTLAND— Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum presents the fourth annual Wonderpaws Festival & Paw Parade, a community event for all ages to enjoy a day in downtown Rutland with their dogs, Saturday, Sept. 8. The event is held on Center St. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The kid-friendly and dog-friendly festival features demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, crafts, an obstacle course, a hay maze, activities, photo opportunities, food and more. A raffle of pet gear merchandise will be open to all. The Paw Parade will take place at noon. The event is free and open to the public. All dogs must register to participate. Dog registration includes participation in the Paw Parade, a token of appreciation for all participants, registration to win a mystery prize and the opportunity to win a judges’

choice award. Awards will be judged at the following times and winners announced at the conclusion of the parade. • 11:10 a.m. – Best Pooch Smooch, Best Voice, and Best Pet/Owner Look-A-Like • 11:20 a.m. – Smallest Dog, Best Dressed, and Most Entertaining • 11:30 a.m. – Wildest Wag, Best Smile, and Largest Dog • 11:40 a.m. – Most Mysterious Heritage, Most Glamorous, and Longest Tail All dogs must register to attend the event. Pre-register online at wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org/pawparade or registration at the event beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Wonderpaw Festival fundraiser will directly benefit Wonderfeet for capital projects and the community with educational programs.

Pooches get a turn to swim in new White’s Pool Sunday, Sept. 9, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Let your favorite pooch enjoy the end of summer with a dip in the pool! The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is hosting the Dog Days of Summer Pool Party at White’s Pool (21 Avenue B in Rutland) to raise funds for the homeless animals in

Rutland County, Sunday, Sept. 9, 1-3 p.m. All funds raised, including entrance fees, are for the Rutland County Humane Society. There will be free swim throughout the event (for dogs only) along with games like fastest doggy paddle, a dog jumping contest, and more. All dogs must be

leashed unless swimming in the pool. Vermont law requires all dogs to be up to date on their rabies shots. The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is $5 per dog plus a suggested donation for people. For more information, call 802-483-9171 ext. 208, or visit rchsvt.org.

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Growing Food, Growing Farmers exhibit focuses on Rutland County farm pioneers Cox, Courcelle

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Cradle Switch to play range of originals, covers in Brandon Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Playing a mix of originals and a range of songs drawing from bluegrass, country, folk and blues, the five-piece acoustic Americana group known as Cradle Switch will perform at Brandon Music on Sept. 8. With ballads as well as up-tempo rhythms, the group’s lyrics can be on the darker side (think Buddie & Julie Miller or Judith Edelman), or dip into the Romantic genre with sweet love songs. Audiences also love when the band covers contemporary songs from writers like Lindi Ortega, Steel Drivers and HoneyHoney, or classic tunes like “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” and “Long Journey Home.” Singer-songwriters Ferrilyn Sourdiffe and Dave Lawlor swap out guitars for banjo and mandolin. Sourdiffe also performs with Dafé Brudäjo and The Ransom Notes and her music has been heard on several radio stations in the Northeast. David Lawlor has performed with several groups in the Cambridge, New York area for the last several years. On fiddle is Kate Ritter, who provides

some angelic vocal harmonies to Sourdiffe and Lawlor’s robust vocals. Ritter is classically trained but fell in love with folk fiddle and now performs as a Celtic/Swedish/bluegrass duo with guitarist Sam Clement and with the farmer-based folk/rock band Ploughman’s Lunch. Singer-songwriter David Cuite adds some bounce on the upright bass as well as lead and harmony vocals and David Norman throws in some percussion. Cuite is primarily a jazz acoustic bassist who also dabbles in bluegrass and avant-garde improvisation. Norman is the alum of several bands and has performed at The Vermont Arts Exchange in Bennington, Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs, the Egg in Albany, Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York, Bennington College, and uncountable bars, cafés, restaurants and events. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.

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Rev. Lemuel Haynes to be honored, Saturday

Courtesy Chaffee Art Center

Boston band Honeysuckle will perform at Chaffee Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Folksy bluegrass group Honeysuckle will be performing at the Chaffee Art Center on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Comprised of Holly McGarry, Benjamin Burns, and Chris Bloniarz, the trio can frequently be found performing in the Boston area and surrounding cities in the Northeast, playing alongside bands like Boy & Bear, Shook Twins, John Craigie, Grey Season, and others. In 2015, Honeysuckle performed at Newport Folk Festival, was chosen as a Converse Rubber Tracks artist, and was nominated for Best Folk Artist of the Year, and Best Americana Artist of the Year at the annual Boston Music Awards. In 2016 the group played Lollapalooza festival on the Pepsi Stage as well as CMJ in New York City. As a recipient of Club Passim’s Iguana Music Grant, Honeysuckle recently released a new full-length album on March 24 to a sold-out audience at Club Passim. The band also has a previously released EP, “Arrows,” as well as various live albums. Tickets are $7 at the door. The event is for all ages. For more information, visit newedge.biz.

Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND— The West Rutland Historical Society and the Vermont Agency for Commerce and Community Development, Division of Historic Preservation, have announced the dedication of a historical marker commemorating the life and work of Reverend Lemuel Haynes on Saturday, Sept. 8. Reverend Haynes served in the Revolutionary War and, in 1785, became the first ordained African-American minister in the U.S. He served as pastor for Rutland’s West Parish Congregational Church from 1788 to 1818. The public dedication ceremony will be held at the Pleasant Street Cemetery in West Rutland at 11 a.m. Reverend Bill Whiteman of West Rutland’s United Church will be the speaker and there will be period musical accompaniment.

Friday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m.— MIDDLEBURY—Four years ago, Vermont Folklife Center researchers Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos began fieldwork to explore the grass-roots food movement in Vermont. Taking a food systems approach, they interviewed farmers, distributors, agricultural support organizations and institutional buyers to better understand the contemporary cultures of farming in Vermont and the economic models that make agriculture viable today. The interviews tell stories of diverse agricultural systems and communities thriving in many parts of Vermont, including a particular node of activity in Rutland County. Sharrow described his early meetings with farmers in the Rutland area as revealing “the spokes on a wheel,” with the hub located at Boardman Hill Farm,

where Greg and Gay Cox have lived and farmed for more than three decades. Over the years, the Coxes watched land costs skyrocket and become a barrier to new farmers. Greg began to conceive of a Rutland-based, community-oriented initiative that would support incubator projects where young farmers could try out new ideas, learn through mistakes, and develop the skills and experience that would contribute to the community’s growth. They chose promising young people with a work ethic and offered pro bono use of their land, markets, infrastructure, and equipment. They mentored hundreds of interns and a series of school program helpers. Growing Food, Growing Farmers is an intimate look at the expanding community of young farmers in Rutland County and the surrounding area. The

exhibit showcases farmers, often with their families, through large-format photographic portraits by Macaulay Lerman. Sharrow’s metaphor of the wheel, a central theme of the exhibit, is conveyed in the form of biographies and audio interview excerpts that complement the portraits of more than a dozen current and former farmers, many of whom trace some aspect of their agricultural trajectory to the Coxes mentorship and generosity. Scott and Lindsey Courcelle, co-founders of Alchemy Gardens, are among the featured farmers that have a connection to the Coxes. In an audio clip from the exhibit, Scott shares some impressions from having worked closely with Greg Cox: “One of the really stunning things about Greg is here he is, giving us this opportunity to go out and beat up his Growing, page

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FOOD MATTERS Farmers’ Markets Vermont Farmers’ Market

Feast & Field Farmers’ Market

Depot Park, Rutland (75+ vendors!): Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Clark Farm, Barnard: Thursday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Market on the Green

Estabrook Park, Brandon: Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Brandon Farmers’ Market

Village Green, Woodstock: Wednesday, 3-6 p.m.

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Rochester Farmers’ Market & Exchange

Lakes Region Farmers’ Market

Forty-nine years later, one of the most beloved weekends in American history is still grooving right here in Vermont. Cue Neshobe River Winery in quaint Brandon. Sticking with the festival flare of a winding down summer season, the winery Killington crafted two very special Uncorked wine varieties: Purple Haze by Becca zidik and Foxy Lady. Paying homage to the mythical man himself, Jimi Hendrix, these wines will have you rocking back to Woodstock, 1969! Purple Haze, a funky mix of Marquette, St. Croix, and Frontenac grapes, brings the bold flavors of fruit, currant, and a hint of pepper to finish out the act. It’s a psychedelic concoction and can be enjoyed at The Foundry. As an encore to the main show (did you know Jimi Hendrix rarely performed encore acts?), Foxy Lady brings semi-dry sweetness to any dining experience. Blends of grapefruit, melon, pear, and a hint of rich, smokey spices create a refreshing compliment to a fish dish – I suggest swordfish. Our rhymes are not nearly as good as Jimi Hendrix’s, but hey, that’s why he was the professional, we just drink wine.

On the Park, Rochester: Friday, 3-6 p.m.

Main Street, Poultney: Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ludlow Farmers’ Market

Killington Farmers’ Market

Okemo Mountain School, Ludlow: Friday, 4-7 p.m.

Mission Farm Road, Killington: Third Thursday of each month, 3-6 p.m.

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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. (802) 457-5000

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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) 422-5334

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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. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for daily specials. (802) 422-4411

Jones’ Donuts

Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810

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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 Birch Ridge   River Inn, Woodstock Located in On The VTspecialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www. Serving locals and visitors alike since A1998, short scenic drive Killington killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594 dinner at the Birch Ridge from Inn is a delicious way to complete your Located in On The Inn, Woodstock dayRiver in Killington. Featuring Vermont VT Liquid Art  inspired New American cuisine in A short scenic drive from Killington Forget about the polar vortex for the inns dining room and Great a while and relax in the warm Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you desserts. www.birchridge.com. (802) 422-4293 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) Choices Restaurant and 422-2787. Rotisserie Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski Lookout Tavern magazines favorite restaurant. Choices With a free shuttle, take away and call may be the name of the restaurant but ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid it is also what you get. Soup of the day, choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list options are always a good selection and and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant.com happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until (802) 422-4030 midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665

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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

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

Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine overlooking 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. Dine on the terrace for lunch or dinner and enjoy the view! Just a short drive from Killington. www.mountaintopinn.com 802483-2311

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MATTERS 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.

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

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. 802775-2290, redcloverinn.com

Rosemary’s

Rosemary’s will be open Friday and Saturday nights from 6 until 9 pm during the Summer season serving a delightful menu of fresh and superbly seasoned selections. Built around an indoor boulder, we also feature an illuminated boulder garden view, and photographs capturing the Inn’s history. Chef Reggie Serafin , 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. Reservations appreciated. Call: 802-775-7181

Lake Bomoseen Lodge

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. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251.

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.

Sushi Yoshi

Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www. vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241

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By Lani Duke

Ukulele club starting up The Castleton Community Center’s Wellness Center hosted the initial gathering of a forming ukulele club Aug. 23. Eighteen individuals from as far as Wells, Wallingford, and Rutland came for beginner and intermediate sessions, organizers Sheila McEntyre and Debbie Franzoni told the Rutland Herald. Veteran uke teacher Gus Bloch was contracted to teach the first two sessions. He taught a bit of chords, strumming, notes, and history. Ukulele – pronounced correctly “oo-kullele” -- means jumping flea in Hawaiian, because a player’s rapidly moving hand looks like a jumping flea, Bloch said.

Town decisions in short form The town of Pawlet has recently made many personnel changes and appointments, here are some: The town has hired Hal Wilkins as its new zoning administrator. Introduced to the Select Board Aug. 14, he said his office hours will likely be Wednesday or Friday afternoons. He said he plans to perform most of his work from home but will be using the same phone number as the town office line. Fair Haven officially thanked George Stannard for his 12 years of service on the zoning board of adjust-

ment. The Pawlet Select Board unanimously approved PEG-TV’s request to begin filming Select Board meetings. The Castleton Select Board appointed Chris Forrest as assistant tree warden. He is already maintenance supervisor for Crystal Beach. Jillian Towle, Joey Williams, Amanda Crowningshields, John Crowningshields, Nicole Rice, Cindy Pritchard, and Becky Campbell are newly-appointed members to the Fair Haven Recreation Committee, appointed Aug. 28.

Antiquated infrastructure is failing Like other communities of its age, Fair Haven suffers from water lines that have begun crumbling from sheer

age. The Main Street leak – now repaired – was 30 feet above where the water seeped through. Temporary

repairs are in place on the Cottage/River streets leak, with final repairs to follow when parts arrive.

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A group wearing purple, the designated color in support of Alzheimer’s awareness, participated in the 2017 walk for the cause.

Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s being held Saturday, Sept. 8 in Rutland’s Main Street Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. The walk begins promptly after at 10:15 a.m. Come support Alzheimer’s research, support for caregivers, and care for those with Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit alz.org/walk/.

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Thursdays, September 6 – October 4, 2018 6-7:30pm CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St, Rutland, VT Register at www.RRMC.org or call 802.772.2400. This pilot parenting course uses the Strengthening Families curriculum.

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By Lani Duke

School hosts ‘pop-up’ traffic monitoring Christ the King students have begun a two-week traffic control experiment designed to slow vehicular traffic on Killington Avenue. Curb bump-outs and plastic posts narrow the street at key points and slow traffic. The crosswalks are restriped, and the parking lot is reconfigured into two lanes, one for car drop-offs, the other for “park and walk” vehicles. While the reconfiguration is in place, Aug. 28 through Sept. 7, students are collecting traffic data to measure how well the changes work. Working with the CTK students is Burlington-based Local Motion, a non-profit group working on making areas more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly. Local Motion community technical assistant manager Allegra Williams told the Rutland Herald the “pop-up” is the first time the group has worked with a school on this kind of experiment. Pop-ups allow communities to

test different road configurations and decide whether to make infrastructure changes, she said. The CKS project began with last year’s sixth graders, said Laura McLachlan, Vermont Energy Education Program employee and CKS parent. Students counted cars early in the morning and recorded their observations. Those observations led to students proposing the safety project to the school and to the city Board of Highway Commissioners, responsible for making street-regulatory decisions. The intersection of Killington with Route 7 is not a major trouble spot, but the city is aware that there are problems where vehicles and pedestrians from CKS school and church enter and exit the traffic stream. Even though there is a crossing guard, some drivers will try to drive around a car stopped to allow students to cross, McLachlan observed. Traffic on Killington Ave. has grown, with an increasing number of drivers using it to travel between Route 7 and Stratton Road. Pop-up participants plan to work with the Rutland Regional Planning Commission studying Killington Avenue traffic volume and speed.

Rights-of-way parking concern Rutland City Attorney Matthew Bloomer is drafting language that would rid city rights-of-way of parked storage trailers, a measure requested by the Charter and Ordinance Committee Aug. 23. Police Chief Brian Kilcullen said that parking on the strip of land between sidewalk and street adds to neighborhood blight in different parts of the city. Although city ordinances do not forbid parking on the right-of-way, the police chief has the power to regulate parking on public land, including rights-of-way, if he posts relevant signage, Bloomer told the

committee. Kilcullen said he plans to remove vehicles from rights-of-way where he has received complaints; there are only a handful, he noted, while saying they are scattered throughout the city, not clustered in any one neighborhood. He has no intention of posting signs all over the city. The committee discussed but dismissed banning right-of-way parking citywide and were more inclined to consider banning storage vehicles on both rights-of-way and curbside parking, the Rutland Herald reported.

Avellino move sparks memories The former 3 Ds bar is growing a new identity. Purchased by C.J. Abatiell at auction, it received a new roof, new plumbing and electrical work, and new carpeting downstairs. The address, 86 Strongs Ave., is now home to Avellino Bakery, Pizza and Catering, which moved from its former location on Green’s Hill Lane. Abatiell intends to refurbish the two second-story apartments around November, when outdoor construction languishes and workers are eager to work under cover. The Board of Aldermen voted Aug. 20 to grant tax stabilization on the property, freezing its assessment at $81,700 for three years as of this past April; the program provides a vehicle for encouraging investment in dilapidated properties. The building is 150 years old, he said, once a Sears & Roebuck building, then his father’s barbershop in the 1930. His parents’ first apartment was in the rear of the structure. The building next door was his grandparents’ home and site of his grandfather’s cobbler shop. Abatiell has a personal connection to the building. It was his family’s homestead, he told the Rutland Herald; he grew up around the corner at 22 Royce St.His grand

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Pellet plant “smoke” was real this time A wood pellet manufacturer is not where a fire should start, but start one did, Aug.23. Clarendon Fire Chief Corbin Shattuck called in help, with firefighters responding from not only Clarendon but also Rutland City, Rutland Town, West Rutland, and Wallingford. A crew from Danby waited on standby in Wallingford. The fire likely started in the electrical system and spread through the duct system to both hoppers, Shattuck told the Rutland Herald.

Fighting the fire started inside the building while also spraying affected parts of the roof. No one was injured. The factory has been running 24 hours a day, owner Chris Brown said. Although he did not know the extent of the damage, he estimated that production would be back online in 24 hours, but, because the fire occurred at the end of the week, it seemed likely cleanup would continue through the weekend with production to resume on Monday.

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Furniture stolen from Wells home WELLS—A home was broken into over Labor Day weekend. Police said the home at 2326 East Well Road in Wells was broken into between Thursday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Sept. 2. Forced entry was made through a window. Several unique items as well as furniture items were selected and removed from the residence. Anyone with information regarding this burglary is encouraged to contact the police at 802-773-9101 or submit a tip anonymously at: http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

Man escapes injuries after hitting tree SHREWSBURY—A Wallingford man wasn’t injured after hitting a tree in Shrewsbury Aug. 22. Police said Dylan Graves, 26, of Wallingford was operating a 2006 Ford F350. The vehicle sustained moderate impact damage to the front right quarter of the vehicle from the tree. Further investigation revealed that Graves was operating with a crimi-

nally suspended license. Graves was taken into custody and transported the Rutland Barracks for processing. He was later released on citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on Oct.15 at 8:30 a.m. The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Shrewsbury Fire Department.

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Green Mountain College has been recognized by the Sierra Club as top “Cool School.”

Green Mountain College named ‘Cool School’ POULTNEY—Recognized by Sierra magazine, the official publication of The Sierra Club, as the top “Cool School” in its 2018 ranking of America’s greenest colleges and universities and top distinctions in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, Green Mountain College is proud to be a sustainability leader among the nation’s colleges and universities. Sierra’s “Cool Schools” list annually recognizes colleges and universities that are creating tangible change in all categories of “greenness”—from what’s served in dining halls to what’s taught in lecture halls to what’s powering the dorms. This year, Sierra rated 269 institutions in 19 categories and GMC shared the top score with University of California Irvine. This was the ninth consecutive year that GMC finished among the top 15 on Sierra’s list. In addition, Sierra gave GMC the highest rating for academic programs that relate to sustainability. This category considers the number of sustainability courses, sustainability learning outcomes and sustainabili-

ty-related majors. According to Sierra, Green Mountain College earned this year’s “Cool Schools” top spot “thanks in part to “aggressively working toward a new goal of powering its campus solely via renewable energy by 2020—with help from a student-initiated biomass facility and the purchase of carbon offsets from a landfill-gas-capture project. GMC has also tweaked its eco-centric core curriculum to better account for economic and environmental justice issues. New practicums have students examining the nexus of hunger, food, and homelessness in New York City and decorating the campus with a series of “What Is Social Sustainability?” posters.” On Aug. 22, the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) released its 2018 Sustainable Campus Index, an annual report recognizing top-performing institutions in various sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). GMC’s 2018 STARS Gold score of 81.82 is the highest Cool school, page 34

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POULTNEY— François Scarborough Clemmons speak at Convocation to kick off the academic year at Green Mountain College. Dr. Clemmons is a singer, actor, playwright and university lecturer. He is perhaps best known for his appearances as “Officer Clemmons” on the PBS television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from 1968 to 1993. For 25 years, Clemmons performed as the friendly neighborhood policeman on the children’s television show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. He was one of the first African Americans to have a recurring role on a kids’ TV series and has been described as a ground-breaking message in race relations. In the late 1980s, Clemmons had an experience singing spirituals with a friend that left him profoundly moved. The experience led him away from operatic performance toward an earlier love: traditional spirituals: When he was unable to find a musical group like the one he envisioned, Clemmons decided to François Scarborough Clemmons create one: The Harlem Spiritual Ensemble was dedicated to preserving the American Negro Spiritual. From 1997 until his retirement in 2013, Dr. Clemmons was the Alexander Twilight Artist in Residence and director of the Martin Luther King Spiritual Choir at Middlebury College. He “played the role of professor, choirmaster, resident vocal soloist, advisor, confidant, and community cheerleader.” He is also well known in the Middlebury community for his superb rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, which he sings at the Middlebury College men’s basketball games. Members of the GMC community will join together on Thursday, August 30 at 4p.m.in Ackley Hall to officially welcome the beginning of the academic year.

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Prosper Valley School meets about mold

By Curt Peterson

Approximately 75 people attended an informational meeting at the Suicide Six ski lodge in Pomfret Tuesday evening, to learn about the closing of The Prosper Valley School. Members of the panel were Bob Coates - Pomfret representative on the WCMUUSD Board, Justin Shipman – Bridgewater representative, Maggie Mills – principal of WES, Richard Seaman – Director of Finance and Operations for WCMUUSD, Patti Kuzmickas – Pomfret Board member, and John Hansen – principal at TPVS. Mary Beth Banios, WCMUUSD Superintendent, reviewed the discussion at Monday night’s WCMUUSD Board meeting. “We decided we have to solve the basic moisture problem, Banios said. Otherwise, any other effort will be throwing good money after bad. Seaman estimates the maximum cost of remediation at $200,000. The WCMUUSD Board will have cost estimates in hand, possibly, by their September 10 meeting. Buildings and Grounds Manager Joe Rigoli told the Board Monday that information may take a couple of weeks. Banios said the primary challenge is educating the 68 students who expected TPVS classes to start Wednesday, Aug. 29. Banios, Hansen and Mills agreed moving the students and teachers to Woodstock Elementary School would be the least disruptive.

The purpose for the meeting was to answer questions for parents from Bridgewater, Pomfret and Woodstock about the crisis and the proposed solution. No one provided their name when asking questions. Question: Will we have to make up the lost three days? (The target date for the first day at WES is Tuesday). Banios: That is up to the state – we have asked for a waiver. Question: Will TPVS’s normal daily time schedule change? Hansen: No change – classes still start at 7:55 a.m. and end at 2:50 p.m. The recess area will be supervised starting at 7:30. Question: There are some things that can’t be moved, but are important to the kids’ – the planetarium, greenhouse, sugar house – not affected by the mold. Hansen: Forest Fridays will continue – transportation and portable toilets will be provided, and students will get to use the outdoors campus facilities. WES students will be included. Question: How class configuration at WES be affected? Mills: There’s no change in the WES grade configuration. Hansen: Every combined grade TPVS classroom will have two teachers. Question: Can parents help move the furniture and equipment over the weekend? I know lots of people would help. Hansen: Yes – volunteers are welcome.

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Prosper Valley School closed recently due to mold, moving students to Woodstock. Question: Where are we getting the $200,000? Will it raise our taxes? Seaman: The District’s budget is over $20,000,000. When know the actual cost, we can re-prioritize various things and free up the necessary funds. Question: Will are our students cause crowding at WES? Mills: WES is designed for 300 students. We currently have 200 – we can easily accommodate 68 more. Question: What if remediation costs are over $200,000 – will TPVS will be more likely to be closed? Shipman: The Prosper Valley campus is very valuable to the District. We will do everything necessary to get it back on

September is Hunger Action Month This September the Vermont Foodbank, together The Vermont Foodbank is also offering several with the Feeding America nationwide network of other fun ways for Vermonters to take action this food banks, will mobilize to bring an end to hunSeptember. ger. Hunger Action Day®, Sept.13 this year, is a day The food bank invites individuals, groups, and where efforts across the country are focused for businesses to visit their local orchard this month to greater impact. Pick For Your Neighbor. At participating orchards, In Vermont, 153,000 people turn to the Vermont people can pick and purchase extra apples for donaFoodbank for help finding their next meal. That tion to the Foodbank to help get fresh, healthy food number includes 1 in 4 kids who may not have to people facing hunger. For a list of participating enough to eat. orchards and to learn more, visit vtfoodbank.org/ September marks the 11th year the Feeding Amer- PFYN. ica network of food banks has To shed light on the issue, the organized this annual call to Foodbank is collecting stories “...WE CAN MAKE OUR action. This year the campaign from Vermonters about how STATE A PLACE WHERE will focus on the strong conhunger has affected them and nections between hunger and their communities and why EVERYONE CAN THRIVE health. they feel it is important to end AND OUR CHILDREN CAN Hunger Action Month is hunger. Stories can be shared designed to inspire people to anonymously at: vtfoodbank. GROW UP STRONG AND take action and raise awareorg/share-your-story. WELL NOURISHED,” SAID ness of the fact that 41 million And they also encourage all Americans, including nearly 13 Vermonters to take action by VERMONT FOODBANK CEO million children, are food insedonating, volunteering, and JOHN SAYLES. cure, according to the USDA. helping raise awareness about The Hunger Action Month the issue of hunger. 2018 campaign asks people “Together, with the help of to consider how it must feel to live with an empty our fellow Vermonters, we are working hard to ensure stomach, which puts a healthy life and a promising that everyone in our state has access to enough future at risk. healthy food to reach their full potential,” said VerThis year, the Vermont Foodbank asks supporters mont Foodbank CEO John Sayles. “When everyone to share what they couldn’t do without adequate nu- comes together to take action against hunger, we can trition by writing on an empty plate, “On an empty make our state a place where everyone can thrive and stomach I can’t ______,” and filling in the blank with our children can grow up strong and well nourished. something they couldn’t achieve without the nutriJoin us this Hunger Action Month to make that a tion we need to thrive. reality.” These photos can be posted to social media with To learn more about the Vermont Foodbank and #HungerActionMonth, @VermontFoodbank and @ other ways you can get involved for Hunger Action FeedingAmerica to join the conversation. Month in Vermont, please visit vtfoodbank.org/HAM.

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RUTLAND REGION continued from page 25 mother had her five sons build the stone grotto between the two buildings to house an 8-foot-tall statue of the Virgin Mary that she found while she was picking mushrooms in Ira with her Italian friends around 1960. It was submerged chest-deep in a swamp. The statue was illuminated at night, and a waterfall ran between the Virgin’s feet, Abatiell recalled. The statue is now gone, but its grotto still marks the spot. The parking lot east of the building was the site of Abatiell’s grandmother’s garden. She worked in the quarter-acre plot from early in the morning until late at night, Abatiell remembered. He also recalled that, after his father’s barber shop, 86 Strongs Ave. became a bar called The Raven, focused on workers at Howe Scale. The building has been home to a bar of some kind for the last 70 to 75 years, he mused. Abatiell observes that the neighborhood seems to be returning to the ambiance it enjoyed when he was a child in the 1950s. He believes that Avellino has a strong future, and that the growing trend to downtown apartments will help improve the neighborhood.

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line. Kuzmickas: At the WCMUUSD Board every one of our schools belongs to all of us and is important. Question: How will we know if classes will start Tuesday – will we be called? Hansen: We should know by Thursday, and will let everyone know. Question: How will the stuff being moved to WES be cleaned? Banios: Everything will be sprayed and wiped down with a product called Concrobium that kills mold spores completely. Hansen: We will not ask our students or our teachers to be in a space or use equipment that isn’t safe.

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An excavator works on RASTA’s new flow trails.

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An almost full-circle berm is part of the new trail, Apple Core, which opened this week.

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The Rochester Area Trails Network has a new mountain biking trail. Shown above is a map one of its trail systems – behind the Rochester Ranger Station. Apple Core, a 1-mile flowy trail opened this week. We’ve had amazing feedback,” said Zac Freeman of Braintree who has been building the trail for the past three weeks. This trail adds to an extended network of trails used for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing that have been around since the winter of 2013. Freeman plans to build seven more miles of trails this fall, for a total of 12 miles this season. “Things are flying on Randolph that’s for sure,” Freeman said.

Trails are expanding since a landowner agreed to let RASTA use 1,500 acres of land close to the town forest land for new trails. RASTA plans to have a new trail map over the winter season with about 20 plus miles of single track on that map. Freeman also recently finished a new trail for children called Maple Run, which is located at the Randolph recreation field. The land was donated by the town to enhance recreation for all abilities. Freeman said RASTA will continue expanding trails next summer. It has planned to put out a new trail map this winter as well.

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Is asking questions allowed? Question: Walter and John are competing against each other in a tournament. On the sixth hole, Walter's tee shot is farther from the hole than John's ball. Walter asks John for information as to the distance to the hole from his (Walter's) ball to the hole. John says that question is not allowed between competitors. Is John correct? Answer: Information is allowed between players regarding distance as that is public information. Therefore, play-

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Golf tournament in September Teams and individual golfers are welcome to the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Registration fees are $125 per player or $85 if you are a member of Okemo Valley Golf Club. Registration is from noon to 12:45 p.m. with tee-off at 1 p.m. Shotgun Scramble Format, 18 holes of golf with the cart, range balls, contests, and prizes for top low gross and net scores. Hole-in-one contest: Win a new Chevrolet, sponsored by Benson's Chevrolet, Inc. Join Willie Dunn's Grill for a Barbecue and Cash Bar after the Tournament. For more information, contact Julie Bowyer at jhbowyer@ctmmedia.com or call either 802-440-3058 or the OVRCC office at 802-228-5830.

ers may exchange or ask anyone about distance between the ball and the hole. John is not correct. Walter knows the rules. See USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2016-2018, 8-1/2. Decisions on the Rules, 2018-2019 have not yet been printed. Golf clinics continue on Saturday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon. I continue to work on individual concerns. Remember, the swings the thing and continuous improvement is what it's all about.

Connecticut man makes hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club LUDLOW—Thomas Vozzella, of Stamford, Conn., made a hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club on Aug. 2. Vozzella aced the 4th hole. He made the 148-yard holein-one from the green tee using a 9-iron. Rose Petrone witnessed the amazing feat. Vozella’s name will be added to a wallplaque that hangs inside the Okemo Valley Golf Club clubhouse to honor those who have had the exhilarating experience of making a hole-in-one at OVGC. Okemo Valley Golf Club is Vermont’s

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first heathland-style golf course and was designed according to the traditions of the game. The layout is a par 70 that measures 6,400 yards in length and features bent grass greens, tees and fairways with multiple tee areas on each hole, ensuring playability and challenge for all ability levels. Rolling hills, moderate elevation changes and wide fairways with well-placed hazards enhance the heathland layout. For more information about Okemo Valley Golf Club, visit golf.okemo.com.

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Leeches: They don’t suck all the blood

By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul

Most folks who’ve enjoyed a dip in the local swimming hole – whether at a pond, lake, or river – have probably found, on occasion, a leech or two stuck to their skin while toweling off afterwards. Although some might think these slimy little suckers are gross, they mean – and do – no harm. They’re just hungry. “With some 600 species, there’s a surprising amount of diversity,” said Adam Weaver, a biology professor at

THE OUTSIDE STORY Vermont’s Saint Michael’s College. And the majority of leeches aren’t even bloodsuckers. Weaver said scientists estimate about 10 percent of leech species – which are found from the tropics to desert watering holes to Antarctica – are parasitic, and only a couple of the 70 or so freshwater species found in North America are bloodsuckers. The rest get their nourishment primarily from eating larvae, invertebrates, and decaying matter. That’s likely small comfort for the squea-

mish swimmer sporting a slimy worm. Chances are, though, if you’ve ever had a leech attached to your body, you likely didn’t even notice it until you saw it, because you never felt the bite. “Leeches tend to have three to four rows of teeth that slice into the skin, making this very even slice,” said Weaver. Their saliva also contains both anticoagulant and anesthetic agents, so not only will the meal source be unlikely to feel the leech bite, the blood will flow more freely into the leech. A meal typically lasts from half

an hour to a few hours, during which time a leech will swell to several times its pre-meal size. Once satiated, a leech will simply remove itself from its host. It may not need another meal for several months. Leeches of the bloodsucking variety don’t just like humans, of course; they’ll also feed on other mammals, as well as on fish and amphibians. They attach with both anterior and posterior suckers. The latter is mainly for adhesive purposes; the bloodsucking happens through the anterior sucker, which contains the leech’s teeth. These segmented worms are sensitive to changes in movement and light, so a swimmer splashing through the water may attract a hungry leech’s attention. When they’re not hungry – or looking for a mate – leeches tend to stay hidden beneath rocks, logs, and other debris in the water. During winter, they survive by burrowing into mud below the frostline. After emerging in the spring and consuming their first meal of the year, a leech’s next priority is mating. Although hermaphroditic, they reproduce sexually, with both leeches exchanging sperm. They deposit eggs in a cocoon, which they then typically attach to a rock or log

“Leeches are most commonly used with tissues that are likely to go necrotic after time,” Weaver said – for example, on skin transplants or in reconstructive surgery. Basically, the leech’s combination of anticoagulants and suction helps restore healthy blood flow to the affected area: “It’s pulling fresh blood through the tissue that might die otherwise.” While pharmaceutical anticoagulants tend to be strong and can cause bleed-outs in remote parts of the body, leeches, Weaver said, target the specific area that needs treatment. All of this may seem irrelevant for the swimmer who jumps into the water for refreshment and comes up with a leech – or several – attached. If leeches make you squirm, just be glad to live here, where leeches typically measure only an inch or two and are confined to shallow water. Some species in the tropics aggressively attack blood meals, Weaver said, and can travel “several lengths outside of the water.” And the giant Amazon leech, a bloodsucking species found in South America, can grow up to 18 inches long. Here, leeches are harmless, if not always welcome by human bathers. They provide food for fish, turtles, and waterfowl and can serve as bait for fishermen. An attached leech can

underwater until the baby leeches emerge. The timing here depends on the species of leech. One of the bloodsucking leech species common in our region is Macrobdella decora, also known as the North American medicinal leech, although the European species Hirudo medicinalis and Hirudo verbana have been used more commonly for medicinal purposes. While the medicinal use of leeches, which stretches back thousands of years, was often dubious, a modern version of the practice has been making a comeback in recent years.

usually be removed easily by sliding a fingernail under its anterior mouthpart. And if you really want to avoid the little suckers, stick to deep water. Meghan McCarthy McPhaul is an author and freelance writer. She lives in Franconia, New Hampshire. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine: northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.

Valuable life lessons with a bear on your deck My favorite thing in all the world at this time in my life is spending time with our 3-year-old grandson, Silas. “Papa” and I recently spent several days trying to keep up with and care for him. Some conversations with our favorite little guy surprised and amused us, Mountain like this: on Meditation “I want a idermon,” By Marguerite te Silas said. Jill Dye “Spider-Man?” Gammy asked. “No, vidaman,” Silas clarified. “Oh! You already ate your vitamin today,” Gammy replied. Silas’ fresh perspective also offered valuable life lessons, such as, know who you are: “Bugaboo,” Gammy said. “I’m not Bugaboo!” “Are you Cutie Pie?” “I’m not Cutie Pie!” “Are you Whippersnapper?” “I’m not Whippersnapper. I’m Silas Daniel Finger and that’s who I am!” Know what you don’t like: The trio attended the show, “Charlotte’s Web,” performed live in Old Sturbridge Village’s Freeman Farm yard. When Silas and Gammy peeked through the fence slats, they saw two little pigs playing in the mud. The pigs splashed and splattered while rolling around, then their “stinky mud” flew up into their faces. “Yuck,” Silas said. Gammy agreed. It was as yucky as could be. “I didn’t like that, Gammy!” Silas exclaimed. “Neither did I,” Gammy agreed. Know what you love: “I love Mommy and Daddy and they love me sooo much! I love making and eating maple syrup pancakes. I love to read books and go on hikes. I love water wings and to swim in the lake. I love, love, love to play outside.” Silas devoured delectable clam chowder in “Daddy’s yummy restaurant,” The Duck, during a luncheon with his new friends from France. They presented him with three wooden puzzles which he put together saying, “I love puzzles so much!”

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Better to pay off credit card debt before retirement? Conventional wisdom says you should pay off your credit cards before saving for retirement. While it’s generally true you should pay off high-interest credit card debt as quickly as possible, there are a few situations where retirement savings should come first. Let’s look at the benefits of each approach. Benefits of paying off credit cards first: Credit cards usually mean high-interest debt, and the longer you take to clear it, the MONEY MATTERS more you’ll pay in interest. Here are some BY KEVIN THEISSEN key reasons why you should pay off credit cards first: · High-interest credit card debt can be hard to make a dent in. If you’re not making more than the minimum pay-

ment on your credit card, compounding interest means your balance will barely budge. Even if you never use the card again, you will end up making payments for a long time. · If you’ve got credit card debt, your finances might be strained. High credit card debt is usually an indicator that you’re living above your means. You should get your spending and budget under control before investing in retirement. · High-interest debt rates are usually higher than market returns. If your credit cards carry a 25 percent interest rate, but a retirement fund is likely to only earn about 8 percent per year in the market, that’s a whopping difference of 17 percent that you’d be missing out on by saving for retirement instead of paying down credit cards. Benefits of saving for retirement while paying off cards: Still, saving for retirement is critical, and there are sever-

al reasons why you might wish to do so even if it takes you longer to pay down high-interest cards. Among these are: · 401(k)s and other retirement vehicles carry tax benefits. You can contribute to 401(k)s and certain other retirement plans using pre-tax dollars, thereby reducing your adjusted gross income and overall tax burden. This frees up extra cash for other purposes, such as credit card debt repayment. · The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better. Delaying retirement savings means missing out on months or years of compound interest. The longer you wait, the more likely you’ll end up pinching pennies in your 50s as you try to catch up on retirement savings. Compounding interest allows even people who never make big salaries to end up with comfortable nest eggs— but only if they start saving early. · Saving for retirement builds good financial habits. Socking money away for retirement is not only essential Credit card dept, page 39

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Washburn:

Foundations:

Joyce Washburn was the “face of Okemo”

continued from page 2 family, finding her busy workplace “never boring.” “The office was a fun place to work. We could give and take a joke. No one was immune, not even Tim and Diane (whose self-appointed title is Director of Stuff.) They were right there giving and taking jokes. I even let Bruce Schmidt think that he was my boss, although everyone knew differently,” Washburn joked, acknowledging she had acquiesced

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continued from page 4 surprised. For years we had ‘Joyce’s Annual Retirement Party,’ an office potluck in celebration of me not having to order lunch because summer was over and ski season culinary options were now available. We have always made our time together fun,” Washburn added, relishing the sense of humor many brought to the workplace. The ‘sense of family’ was important and personal, too. Son Scott worked in

WHEN THE MUELLERS ARRIVED THERE WERE “ABOUT 20 FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYEES. to the interview because Schmidt had asked her to! “We had luncheons where everyone contributed, and we put on birthday and Christmas parties. I have kind of retired before, but there is a backstory to this. Before Okemo was open in the summer, I used to order lunches for people in the office. So when Diane suggested a retirement luncheon for me, I was a bit

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lift maintenance for many years and now is the chief mechanic; daughter Joelle got her first job at Okemo as a teenager; and grandson Jacob and granddaughter Beka got their first jobs as junior instructors at the ski area. “Okemo offers great job opportunities for the young people in Ludlow,” Washburn observed. Asked about the

changes she has seen in office work, Washburn exclaimed: “Voicemail is wonderful!” She saw the advent of computers, Internet, automated season pass production, and a complex phone system that “took some getting used to.” Washburn added that when the Muellers arrived there were “about 20 fulltime year-round employees. When the resort shut down for a week at the end of ski season, the office door was locked, and there was no one to answer the phone and no way to leave a message. Okemo was totally ‘closed’ back then.” As for ski industry changes, Washburn, who doesn’t ski or snowboard, has pretty much witnessed all of them – innovations in lifts, trails, snowmaking, instruction, ski equipment, snowboarding, terrain parks, summer recreation, and more. She saw Okemo grow from a small ski area to a major mountain resort. “The biggest change of all for Okemo was to a

year-round destination resort with the addition of Jackson Gore,” she said. Asked about any unusual experiences, Washburn recalled the Muellers’ first season and a Sunday afternoon when one-byone all the lifts had gone down and a crowd of skiers had gathered at the office. “They were chanting, ‘We want Mueller, we want Mueller.’ Diane had stayed home that Sunday and when she called in to see how things were going, I told her that a police officer was keeping me company!” (With a brownout in Ludlow, Tim Mueller was up on the mountain trying to get the lifts restarted). As for retirement plans, Washburn said she has “no immediate plans.” She “will wait to see how my new changed life works out. I will always remember and miss all the good friends I have made here. The administration office is a very special place, and even though we worked hard, we had a lot of fun,” she said.

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continued from page 5 general’s office, which handled the appeal before the state’s Supreme Court jointly with the Bennington County state’s attorney’s office, called the ruling a “pretty significant” decision. “About 40 states have passed similar laws and as far as I know I think this is the first state supreme court to address a First Amendment challenge to one of these laws,” Battles said Friday. “We’re certainly pleased with the ruling upholding the statute.” The Vermont Supreme Court, in its opening paragraph to the 34-page ruling, stated, “We conclude that the statute is constitutional on its face.” “The nonconsensual dissemination of such intimate images — to a victim’s employer, coworkers, family members, friends, or even strangers — can cause ‘public degradation, social isolation, and professional humiliation for the victims,’” wrote Justice Beth Robinson in a majority decision joined by three other justices. “The images may haunt victims throughout their lives.” That opinion drew a sharply worded dissent from one of the court’s own members. “While disseminating ‘revenge porn’ may be a repulsive and harmful action, the statute’s attempt to criminalize this behavior runs afoul of the rights and privileges of the First Amendment,” Justice Marilyn Skoglund wrote. “Can revenge porn cause extreme emotional distress? Oh, yes,” Skoglund added. “However, while the majority finds a compelling State interest in preventing the nonconsensual disclosure of nude or sexual images of a person obtained in the context of a confidential relationship, I cannot agree that, in this day and age of the internet, the State can reasonably assume a role in protecting people from their own folly and trump First Amendment protections

for speech.” on whose Facebook page the images The majority decision overturns, were posted, but instead brought at least in part, an earlier decision criminal prosecution in December by trial court Judge David Howard, 2015 under the revenge porn law who ruled in favor of a constitutional against Van Buren — a woman who challenge to the law by attorneys for was romantically involved with the Van Buren. He dismissed the case. man. That prompted the prosecution’s Van Buren allegedly gained access appeal to the Vermont Supreme to the man’s private Facebook mesCourt. sages through a phone and found The drafting of the statute in 2015 the images. She called the woman sparked fierce discussion in the depicted in the images, telling her she Legislature, before it was eventually is a “moral-less pig” and threatened adopted and signed into law by Gov. to contact her employer, according to Peter Shumlin. authorities. Victim’s rights advocates spoke up According to prosecutors, Van in support of the measure as vital to Buren admitted to a trooper who protect Vermonters from exploitation investigated the case that she posted and violation of privacy. the photos publicly. She reportedly Supporters of civil liberties argued said to him, “You think she learned that the the statute would step on her lesson?” constitutionally protected rights to Her attorney, Albert Fox, argued free speech, contending the issue is in trial court that there could not be best addressed in civil court. a reasonable expectation of privacy The case that landed before the when someone sends nude photoVermont SuTHE CASE THAT LANDED BEFORE THE preme Court began in October VERMONT SUPREME COURT BEGAN IN 2015 when a BenOCTOBER 2015 WHEN A BENNINGTON nington County woman learned COUNTY WOMAN LEARNED THAT that naked NAKED PHOTOS OF HER HAD BEEN photos of her had been posted on POSTED ON FACEBOOK. Facebook. They were photos that she had previously graphs over Facebook, even when shared via private messaging with a sent in a private message instead of a man. public post. However, they were being posted Van Buren, he wrote, “is in effect publicly, without her consent, and accused of transferring some images she was tagged in them, according to from one more private section of the Supreme Court ruling. She tried Facebook to another more public.” to reach the man whose Facebook Howard, in striking down the law, page it was, took down her account, agreed with the defendant. The law, and her friends posted messages in “would apparently criminalize disher defense and reported the images closure by a party who never had any to Facebook. relationship with (the) complainant “I was humiliated so I just wanted and who received such unsolicited people to know what was posted sexual photographs and decided to wasn’t voluntary,” the woman said in disclose them to convince (the) coma sworn statement to police. plainant not to send any more or out Authorities did not charge the man of anger for being the recipient.”

from Woodstock to Rutland, the current Mission Farm Road that passes in front of the house. Her family also welcomed the community and travelers to their home, which also served as a tavern, hotel and school. Elizabeth Wood married Charles Clement, a Bridgewater merchant, at the farm in 1831. They ended up in Rutland, where they lived for 40 years. Her husband, through hard work, became a successful businessman in the local marble, banking and railroad industry, and he amassed a fortune. The Clements were also active in the development of Trinity Episcopal Church in Rutland. After Charles Clement’s death in 1893, Elizabeth Wood Clement decided to build a church in memoriam to their four lost children and in tribute to her husband. She wanted to build it at the place of her beloved childhood memories, so she repurchased the family farm in Killington. She repaired her childhood home and built other useful buildings. Her legacy, the Gothic style church, was designed by Arthur H. Smith and built in 1894-95. In 1895, the church, consecrated as Church of Our Saviour, was deeded to the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont. Weekly services are still held there today. Today, the Mission Farm’s founder’s vision of service to the community is flourishing. Thanks to the efforts of the vision committee, Mission Farm has partnered with Killington’s Recreation Department and the Killington Pico Area Association to serve as home to the monthly Killington Farmer’s Market. The Hemingway Guest House hosts family, community and spiritual retreats. The church’s fine acoustics make it a venue for concerts. The first four of a series of public trails along the river and behind the church up in the forest are marked and available for public use. The committee is preparing a conservation activity plan to be better stewards of the land, considering leasing rights for maple sugaring and perhaps working with Audubon to develop an environment suitable for a variety of wild birds. The Rev. Lee Crawford and the vision committee have worked hard to restore Elizabeth Wood Clement’s dream of hospitality and care of the land. At the same

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BREAD LOAF CORPORATION OF MIDDLEBURY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS DRAWN UP A 5-YEAR, 5-PHASE PLAN TO RESTORE THE BUILDINGS, WHICH HAVE SUFFERED OVER THE YEARS FROM DEFERRED MAINTENANCE. time, their work is focusing on the structural foundations of the buildings to assure Mission Farm’s historic and continual service to the greater Killington Community. Part of this service means critical rehabilitation and remediation of the church’s buildings. In conjunction with the Bread Loaf Corporation of Middlebury, the executive committee has drawn up a 5-year, 5-phase plan to restore the buildings, which have suffered over the years from deferred maintenance. In a short amount of time, wayfarers on Mission Farm Road will see the work of Phase 1, which consists of repairs to the Josiah Wood Jr. house foundation. Travelers will observe the installation of drainage pipes in front of the historic farmhouse, new front porch columns and the replacement of the failing 200-year-old dry-stone cellar wall of the house. Later this fall, visitors will benefit from new wrought iron railings in front of the church. All this work will cost $88,403. Mission Farm has received a grant from the Killington Women’s Club to help with the cost of the engineering report for the vicarage foundation, for which it gives thanks. The executive committee has secured a matching grant from the Healthy Living Fund that will match 2:1 up to $30,000. The committee has launched a rehabilitation campaign to raise the funds. The congregation hopes that future generations of wayfarers traveling down Mission Farm Road may also have the possibility of wondering about its history and marveling at the beauty of some of Killington’s most iconic buildings, Church of Our Saviour at Mission Farm. For more information or to see a more detailed report of recommended repair and remedial projects to be carried out over the next several years, and details of this year’s restorations, contact Sue Durant, senior warden, at cosvt@vermontel.net or 802-422-9064.

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LOKI - 11-year-old. Neutered male. Beagle. I’m a social and happy go lucky fella and the staff has noticed that I wag my tail non-stop! I love being with people and getting lots of love and attention. I have to admit that I love treats.

NOVA - 8-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Medium hair. Gray and white. I am a mom who came in with my kittens. They all found new homes and I am so grateful they are being loved. Now it is my turn! I am a bit shy until you get to know me. I’m adorable.

TEDDY - 1-year-old. Neutered male. Pug mix. I’m an on the go fella who will get you off the couch this summer and outside for walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures! I’m super adorable and fun to be around. I’m silly and cute!

SHELBY 1-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair Torbie with White. I am a petite little lady with beautiful green eyes. I am a little shy and skittish and I am not fond of being picked up or held. That may change once I get to know you, so please be patient.

ATHENO - 1-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. White and brown tiger. It is a pleasure to meet you. My previous owner left me behind. I am happy here at the RCHS but I would love to go home with you. I am a good boy who is ready to love again. I’m cute!

PIGLET - Adult. female. Tri-colored. Guinea Pig. I am a sweet and slightly overweight little girl who was brought to RCHS because I did not get along with the other guinea pigs at my previous home. My coloring is quite pretty and unique.

JONAH and NOAH - Parakeets. Hello, I am Jonah and this is my best friend Noah and we are a bonded pair looking for a new forever home together. We were surrendered by our owner because she needed to move.

THELMA 1-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair Torbie. I have a sweet personality and will greet you at the door. I would be best as an indoor kitty because I tend to wander. I was adopted from the shelter but I didn’t enjoy the dog in my family.

ADDIE World’s most adorable dog looking for a home! I am a 3-year-old super mutt. I am very short and long, and have a great personality. I am leery of children, so a home with teens would be best. I do well with dogs. Stop by Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. to meet Addie. The shelter is located at 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield. Call 802-885-3997 for more information.

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LILAC Hi! My name’s Lilac and I’m a 6-month-old puppy that came from Mississippi. I gotta tell you – I love it here! Vermont is where this girl is supposed to be. I came here with my dog friends and family and there’s not much history on us before we took that long ride. What I can tell you is that a nice woman met us and wanted to give us a chance at finding families of our own, so she brought us to Lucy Mackenzie. I really like people and am so very happy when I’m around them. I’m learning all sorts of things here, and everybody is very excited by how much I’ve learned. I’m outgoing, curious and really sweet, too. If you’ve been looking for a new four-legged family member, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We hope to see you soon!

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Time to get back to work

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

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the waning light of a Gemini Moon, with Labor Day energy reminding all of us that it’s time to get back to work. There are two kinds of work: our outer work, and our inner work. Most of us are of the mind that it’s the work we do in the outer world that makes life tick. The truth is, it’s our inner, or our “sacred work,” that keeps life, and the wheels of karma, moving in the right direction. This concept became real for me around the time that I turned 18. Since that time it is my internal experience that drives everything I do, and provides the fuel for whatever does, or does not happen in my surface reality. Over 50 years and a lot of changes down the road I am grateful that my connection with the spiritual piece has always made more sense to me than chasing the ‘stuff’ that we are led to believe is the answer to everything. If I have spent my time searching out the truth, my first stop on that quest is the one that has remained solid and steadfast through every other enlightenment system and guru that showed up along the way. That moment came as a result of a series of sessions with two good friends and a Ouija Board, back in 1966. Two nights a week, while I took notes, my friends Bobby and Jeff worked the planchette, downloading notebooks of information from a 4th dimensional spirit who called herself “Mama.” At that point in time the three of us were ready to drop out of school and head to India to seek out a teacher. One night, while we were consulting the board, Mama came through and told us that we didn’t need to go to the Far East to find what we were looking for. She said, “All you have to do is go to 85 Pinkney Street”. It was 10 p.m. We dropped everything, walked down to Brigham Circle, and caught the subway to Beacon Hill. Walking up Pinkney Street, when we came to number 85, there was a brass plaque to the right of the front entrance that read: “The Boston Center for the Gurdjieff Work.” None of us had ever heard of this system, but it started a search that led to spending the next 10 years immersed in the teachings of a Russian mystic by the name of Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff. To this day, it is Gurdjieff and his teachings that keep me centered. And he comes to mind at this moment because the calendar is reminding all of us that the seasons are changing and that it is time to get back to work – not just school, and our outer work, but more importantly, our inner work. For this reason, instead of writing ‘this and that’ about what’s going on with the stars, I would like to share a few quotes from my favorite teacher, with the hope that they will give you pause to consider your purpose, and remind you that it is our inner work that is the wellspring from which everything in our lives is formed.

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on’t assume that more is better. If you’re suffering from a lack of stuff, work, love, time, or attention, how can you make the most of what you’ve got? The truth is we always have everything we need. If you look around you will see that it’s all here in front of you and the fruits of your labors are what you have to work with. If it’s time to change, don’t hesitate to shift your direction and don’t be afraid to leave everything behind. Too much is about to re-route you to a totally different course and you can’t get too stuck on anything that keeps you chained to this post.

eople keep pressing you to get on board with things that you lost interest in eons ago. You’re feeling a bit compromised by what looks like an attempt to take advantage of either your fears, your good nature, or your expertise. As much as you wish you didn’t have dip back into the past, your security trips keep telling you, you need the money. I’m not so sure if that mindset will get you anywhere. When it comes to what we do with our lives it doesn’t pay to be overly practical. The better part of what comes to us comes from trusting life enough to follow our hearts.

tuffed full of beliefs that have less to do with you than they do with the people and systems that shoved them down your throat, you are just waking up to what it means to live your truth. Within that framework, all of your original response mechanisms are getting shaken and stirred. It could take a while, but by the time spring rolls around so much of who you are will be revamped, you will have a whole new story going. Don’t let your current sense of insecurity disturb you. As the dust settles on the idea that you didn’t come here to play it straight, your future will begin to open up.

hat you never thought would come together is finally starting to gel. Part of you feels like you’re about to give birth and the rest of you is nervous as hell. If you’ve remained true to yourself you can be sure that everything that’s about to come to fruition will work out just fine; in fact it looks to me like this has earned you the right to be released from the past. If you’re out of touch with the truth, or there’s any trace of rage or bitterness fueling your choices, you will soon find out that it doesn’t pay to lie and it never pays to pretend to be something that you’re not.

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Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

ou never thought you’d have to put up with some of the stuff that’s been coming at you lately. Levels of disappointment obscure the fact that you’re better off knowing where you stand with things than you would be if you kept nursing the illusion that people will change. Whether they do or they don’t isn’t up to you. Your own tune has changed enough in the last 2 years to be sounding a lot more relaxed than before. Still, huge tests await those of you who are between 38 and 43. Living up to your visions of who you’ve always wanted to be is coming up for review.

alancing things is less about going up and down than it is about finding your center. You bring more to this situation than anyone in it. If you are thinking in terms of balance, you might start by leveling off with the need to overdo everything. And if this has anything to do with finding your center, do you know where it lies? It doesn’t matter which mast you decide to tie yourself to, the road ahead is opening up, but there is no guarantee that it will be paved with gold, or love, or whatever it is that you’re shooting for. Like I said; find your center. It knows what you want.

his has turned out to be such a trip. If you thought you’d seen everything, guess again! It looks to me like others are up to their old tricks. This is a hi-test version of things you’ve seen before. Keeping it all under control has everything to do with taking the good with the bad. What goes on in between is where you get to find yourself. In moments where you become aware of the high cost of going to extremes it will be your job to take the high road. Flare ups? Expect a few; projection plays a role in everything we do. Others are bound to do your flipping out for you.

Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

he rest of your life is at stake. You can’t be wasting your time with all of this BS. It would be great if you could release it, let others handle it, and/or let go of the need to prove your point. As much as you think it will serve you to make things right, you’re in a situation where none of the people you’re dealing with are using the same deck. Before you decide to dedicate yourself to anything you need to get real about the fact that others are not on the same page – and what’s at stake right now is the idea that you can’t allow yourself to get sacrificed by them or their issues.

ou haven’t felt this good in a long time. Things that used to interfere with your peace of mind have been replaced with a sense of balance. If this feels right to you it’s because it reflects things that are truer for you than what was there before. Everything is subject to change and this too is about to pass. In the process of moving closer to the truth we inevitably begin to carve out the deeper issues. Getting to the bottom of them is about to take you on a ride that will introduce you to portions of your spirit that you never knew were there. Open your eyes and enjoy the scenery!

ou can’t fix everything all at once. Just because you’ve seen the light it’ll be a while before it starts reflecting itself in your outer reality. For the moment all you can do is trust the fact that the seeds for change have been planted and keep them watered. Don’t look for results or think that what comes from this will be what you expect it to be. It’s not your job to know; you’re here to find out. Stay humble and, for better or worse, fall in love with whatever the task at hand involves. It is through doing, but more by being, that you will heal and evolve beyond this.

Mother of the Skye

f this was just about you it would be easier. Too many others, or one, super important character in your life has had to rearrange everything just because you woke up and smelled the coffee. Don’t get down on yourself for being the one who made it possible for everyone to stop and get real for a change. I see a certain amount of chaos that will only improve if you start to see it as a natural response from the universe when even the smallest shred of truth echoes in the Void. Don’t dramatize what is real and natural. Ground yourself and get real enough to be 100% here for this.

Pisces

February 21 - March 20

he best may be yet to come. You’ve been riding toward a horizon that is bringing a raft of opportunities into focus. All of a sudden, more than one option could turn the bird in your hand into a whole new ballgame. For the next few weeks, all you really have to do is get centered in the core of confidence that knows who you are and what you’re worth. A lifetime of making it on your own has brought you to a place where nothing can mess with you - and it looks like you’re about to be graced with a chance to call the shots and play this game according to your rules.

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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Rutland Regional tackles nursing shortage

By Mike Faher/VTDigger

While nursing shortages have grabbed headlines during University of Vermont Medical Center’s prolonged labor dispute, hospitals across the state are reporting the same problem. In fact, nurse staffing is playing a big role in the current and projected budgets of Vermont’s second-largest hospital, Rutland Regional Medical Center. On one hand, a lack of nurses – and a resulting reliance on expensive temporary help – is one reason Rutland’s operating budget is expected to barely finish in the black in the current fiscal year. On the other hand, an aggressive nurse-hiring program is expected to cut the hospital’s spending on temporary help by more than $5 million next fiscal year. Rutland Regional set a hiring goal of 72 nurses and has brought on 65 so far.

“So we are very, very close to our target,” said Judi Fox, the hospital’s chief financial officer. “This is really important for us.” Some Vermont hospitals are losing money, but Rutland Regional’s financials have stayed on the positive side of the ledger in recent years. Documents from the hospital and the Green Mountain Care Board show that the 144-bed hospital posted positive operating margins of $4.4 million, $10.8 million and $4.16 million for fiscal years 2015-17. The hospital’s latest projections show that surplus decreasing to about $2 million in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. And given the size of Rutland Regional’s budget – the hospital will compile $264.9 million in expenses this year – that represents a thin operating margin of 0.8 percent.

Rutland Regional’s patient revenues actually are coming in above expectations, in part due to an influx of patients with the flu earlier this year. But expenses are expected to exceed the fiscal 2018 budget by $7.3 million. “Due to our overrun, we are going to (have) less than 1 percent of an operating margin – well under where we felt we should be,” Fox told care board members at a meeting this week. “That’s significant for our organization.” There are multiple factors behind that overrun, including pharmaceutical costs. But a significant part of Rutland Regional’s increased expenses are attributed to so-called “travelers” – nurses hired on a temporary basis, and at a premium salary, to fill shifts. On average, the hospital has been employing 32 temporary Nursing shortage, page 35

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Krauss sing on “That’s Not Country,” the first single from “Sinner.” On “That’s Not Country,” Lewis takes aim at current mainstream country music, saying what he hears on radio isn’t what he considers country – both musically and lyrically. The second verse sums up the message: “That ain’t country, that’s a natural fact/It’s full of tales of good times and happy endings, my life ain’t like that/ So I’ll keep listenin’ to the old songs that my granddad used to play/Full of pain and heartache and desperation and the ones that got away.” As with “Town Line” and “The Road,” “Sinner” takes Lewis down a musical path rooted in the classic country of Haggard, George Jones or other artists of the 1960s and ‘70s. The album features a mix of sturdy acoustic-based ballads like “Sunday Every Saturday Night,” “Whiskey and You” and “Mama” and a few rockers (“That’s Not Country” and “Northern Redneck”). There is one significant twist with “Sinner.” Where Lewis focused more on story songs on his earlier releases, several songs (“Lost and Lonely” and “Story of My Life”) on the new album are considerably darker and more personal – in other words, not that far afield from the kind of self-lacerating, purging lyrics Lewis brought to Staind. Lewis didn’t get specific about what inspired this shift in his lyrical focus. “Well, I was in a different place in my life, different things to express, different things stuck in my craw,” he said. “It’s just a different time, so different lyrics came. “I’m very self-destructive,” Lewis said. “Let’s leave it at that.” Lewis wrote the songs on “Sinner” during sound checks on tour over the past several years, and tested out most of them on audiences during concerts over that span. So his shows this summer figure to feature a selection of songs new and old that will be similar to the set lists he played in 2017. “I’ve been playing it [the “Sinner” album] a bunch, probably about half and half new stuff versus the stuff from the previous records,” Lewis said. “It certainly hasn’t slowed down on how country it is.”

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Scott’s former company undergoes more ownership changes

By Mark Johnson/VTDigger

The construction company Gov. Phil Scott sold his share of after taking office — and which still owes him $2.5 million — has undergone more ownership changes, including the addition of a close friend of Scott’s, and taken on more debt. Scott’s former longtime partner and cousin, Don Dubois, has sold his half interest back to the company, the governor confirmed last week. Terms of the sale, which happened earlier this year, are unknown, but Scott said he believed Dubois’s arrangement was the same deal Scott struck last year when he sold his half interest back to the company. The governor said he believed the company was strong enough to absorb any additional debt and did not feel the

money he is owed was at any increased risk. “It’s been profitable, it’s got a good foundation,” Scott said Thursday. He added “they’re working real hard and seem to be, from the outside looking in, appear to be growing.” Wayne Lamberton, Dubois vice president and a close friend of Scott’s, said Sunday the company was financially strong and had grown in the more than 18 months since Scott left. Lamberton said he and Jeff Newton — the company’s president who became a partner when Scott left last year — picked up Don Dubois’s share this year. Lamberton would not discuss financial details or investments but said he held a minority position and Newton owned the Former company, page 38

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continued from page 34 nurses each month. Rutland Regional is spending $6 million on traveling nurses in fiscal 2018, up from about $4.3 million the year before and nearly double fiscal 2016’s total. “For us, for every traveler we pay, we could employ a little more than two of our own employees,” Fox said. A statewide and nationwide nursing shortage is one factor. But Rutland Regional also temporarily lost a key staffing pipeline while Castleton University switched from a two-year nursing program to a four-year program. Claudio Fort, who took over as Rutland Regional’s president and chief executive officer earlier this year, said the hospital serves as a site for Castleton students to perform clinical rotations. Fort said that exposure, “combined with the fact that many Castleton students originate from this general geographic area, results in their looking favorably at (Rutland Regional) when they seek employment after they graduate.” In a typical year, the hospital would hire 20 to 30 Castleton graduates, Fort said. That went down to

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zero during the university’s degree-transition period. Fox said the hospital has responded to the nursing shortfall with a “very formalized (registered nurse) recruitment program.” Based on the number of travelers and expected retirements, administrators decided to hire the full-time equivalent of 72 nurses. That’s expected to reduce the cost for traveling nurses in fiscal 2019 to $986,000. Fox detailed a variety of recruitment strategies including the hospital’s nurse-residency program, which is “a way for us to help onboard new graduates in their first year of employment.” “I can tell you that were were successful at hiring new grads because of our residency program,” she said. “It’s something that gives the new grads a little more confidence to come in and learn fastpaced, highly critical work.” Rutland Regional also offers hiring bonuses in exchange for a two-year employment agreement. And the hospital provides support for licensed nursing assistants who want to become registered nurses and for registered nurses who want to pursue a bachelor’s in nursing.

For nursing assistants, “we would help them with payment and tuition, and we would provide flexible schedules for them so that they could accommodate both a work schedule as well as a school schedule,” Fox said. Fort said the programs tie into a “culture of engagement” that is “really focused on making it a good environment that people want to work in.” “I think that goes a long way when you try to recruit folks into that environment and, especially, retain people,” he said. Administrators are hoping that also will carry over into successful contract negotiations with nearly 400 Rutland Regional registered nurses who are represented by Massachusetts-based Local 6 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union. The union’s contract expires at the end of September. “We are currently in negotiations with our union. They’re going fairly well,” Fox said. “But this is a consideration we need to look at in our budget. And it is not a surprise that the union negotiations at UVM will impact everyone across the state.”

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continued from page 19 equipment and take up space in his cooler … and then our stand is directly next to his in the farmer’s market.” Scott provides further insight into Cox’s philosophy by reciting one of his analogies: “A lot of people use the analogy of, ‘Well, my piece of the pie is going to get smaller if we let all these new farmers in.’ [Greg’s] whole thing is, like, ‘Then grow the pie. Make a bigger pie.’” Growing Food, Growing Farmers is the product of an ethnographic research approach: making visible the experiences of one community of farmers that exists within the larger network of local food production in Vermont. In addition to the exhibition of Growing Food, Growing Farmers in the first floor gallery, the Folklife Center is also hosting the traveling exhibition in the second-floor gallery. “Vermont Farm Kids: Rooted in the Land” is a documentary exhibit and film celebrating the lives of a diverse array of youth who have grown up in farming

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continued from page 35 majority share. Lamberton downplayed any concern about his friendship with Scott and said his involvement with Dubois “was no different than any other business transaction” he’d done over decades. “I’ve bought and sold businesses for the last 35 years,” said Lamberton, a developer who owns Maplewood Ltd, which operates a mega convenience store in Berlin that is promoted by the state in a controversial public-private partnership struck during the Shumlin administration. Under political pressure because the company does contract work for the state, Scott reluctantly sold his half of Dubois Construction back to the company for $2.5 million at the beginning of last year. Scott self-financed the deal and agreed to be paid over 15 years. Under the terms, Scott is paid interest only for the first five years, he said, at a rate of 3 percent. Last year, he

earned $75,000. After the first five years, Scott said he will receive principal and interest. Taking out a loan to pay him the full $2.5 million would have required the company to liquidate or put its bonding capacity in jeopardy, Scott said. The governor had been a part owner for 30 years with Don Dubois. Scott first started working for the Middlesex-based construction company when he was in high school. Critics said Scott’s self-financing of the deal gave him a continued stake in the company’s success and did not remove the conflict of interest. Scott said the sale divorced him from day-to-day operations and that the state had an open, transparent bidding process. A state website shows Dubois won a two-year contact in 2017 on site and earthwork with the state Department of Buildings and General Services. The

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contract is worth a reported $250,000. Dubois had contracts worth $3.7 million while Scott, then a part-owner in the company, served as a state senator and then lieutenant governor. Last week, the Vermont Public Interest Research Group filed a request with the new State Ethics Commission to issue an opinion on whether Scott’s deal violates ethics rules, according to Paul Burns, VPIRG executive director. The ethics commission has no enforcement powers. The commission recently released a set of guidelines requiring state officials and employees to avoid actions that create a “potential or actual” conflict of interest. “I have literally no idea what they’re doing. I just see the trucks and equipment around and I got enough to do without getting involved with anything else,” said the first-term Republican governor, who is running for reelection this November against Democrat Christine Hallquist. In an interview, the governor said he was not familiar with the terms of Don Dubois’s deal with the company. The governor said he trusted his cousin would not strike a deal more lucrative than Scott did. (Scott said he determined his half share was worth $2.5 million last year based on an assessment of the company he did himself.) “Knowing all the players, I know it wasn’t, they wouldn’t have done it for more than that. They just wouldn’t have. It wouldn’t have happened. And knowing Donny, my cousin, like I do, it being his namesake, he wants the thing to survive as well. I know it was a fair deal, I’m sure it’s on sound footing. It’s a bit of a leap of faith with anything you do,” Scott said. “It’s no different for me now than it was then” before Dubois sold back his share. “I think it’s fine with what’s happening

and I’m comfortable with it,” the governor said. Newton said the company’s financial health is “better than it has ever been and the future looks to be as good, or even better.” “I would not be a good businessman if I took on debt I could not pay,” Newton said. Don Dubois could not be reached. He is now listed on the company website as an “underground utilities manager.” When Scott sold his half back to the company, Don Dubois became the sole owner, according to Scott. Newton was hired as general manager for Dubois Construction and became an owner with Don Dubois when Newton put an unspecified amount of money into the company “six or eight months or so after I sold,” Scott said. The governor also said Newton merged his former trucking company with Dubois, which Scott said made the Dubois company more valuable. Scott insisted he has no plans to return to the business after he leaves office. “Things change. Jeff runs the business different. Everyone has their own style and he’s younger. It’s hard to believe, but I just turned 60 this year, so I’m not looking exactly for a new adventure. I can’t imagine going through what I went through for three decades and having to do that again,” Scott said. The governor said he hadn’t spoken with Don Dubois in eight or nine months.Referring to Lamberton, the governor said Newton “leans on him a lot for advice.”Scott insisted his own ties with Dubois are completely severed. (The governor rents a storage site for his motorcycles and other vehicles from Dubois for $250 a month.) “My relationship is just receiving my check from Dubois every month,” he said.

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Know what you want: “That was the last book, Silas. Now it’s time for bed,” Gammy said. “No Gammy. I want da kettle.” “Kettle?” Gammy asked. “Why do you want a kettle, Silas? Should I put the kettle on to boil water and make a cup of chamomile tea?” “No Gammy. I want ta kettle.” “Kettle? Oh! Cuddle,” Gammy figured out. Silas nodded. “You want to cuddle! Okay, Silas. We can do that!” Gather knowledge and store it away. Listen. Learn. Absorb. Observe. Papa drove Silas and Gammy around Spencer and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, where deer were spotted along with some families of wild turkeys and Canada geese. “Look at that!” Silas said repeatedly.

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“A water tower, a tractor, a windmill.” He and his Newfoundland dog, Shiloh, were also excited to see squirrels and bunnies on neighbors’ lawns. (Shiloh tried to run after them, and nearly pulled everyone else along!) Be happy, be creative, and follow your passion: Silas often burst into song with: “Old Mac Donald had a farm, ee-iee-i-oh.” “I’m a little teapot short and stout” came up quite a lot. “The itsy bitsy spider” and “The Farmer in the Dell,” “Abcdefg . . . Won’t you come and play with me?” followed. He painted pictures and happily played with his favorite toy—Thomas the Train. Silas dictated a book based upon Gammy and Papa’s recent and very exciting bear visit: “The Bear on the Deck” by Silas

Daniel Finger Once upon a time Gammy heard a loud noise and a big “crack.” “Boom!” What was that noise? What could it be? A gaga? She turned on the light on the deck outside and what did she see? A bear on the deck drinking the hummingbird juice and thinking it was very yummy. She woke up Papa who was as asleep. “Come, Papa, come and bring your camera!” Papa took a picture of the bear on the deck who was gobbling up the wax in the citronella candle. Papa said, “Go away, bear.” Gammy rang the dinner bell. As the hungry bear walked away he spat out the citronella. Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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continued from page 30 to your financial future, but it also helps you develop better money habits today. In doing so, you’ll learn how to budget better and address the sources of your debt. Plus, retirement accounts are usually difficult to raid (they often carry fees and penalties for early withdrawal). These extra hurdles discourage you from accessing this cash until you actually need it for retirement. Special stuations may help you decide: Deciding whether to pay off credit cards or save for retirement first is a complex, personal issue. However, there are some special circumstances that suggest a clear direction: · Your employer offers a 401(k) match. A retirement savings match is free money. Even if you have high-interest credit cards, save at least the minimum required to get your full employer match, or you’re leaving money on the table.

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• 2BR+Loft, 3-levels • Bright & sunny, outdr pool • Tennis courts, deck • Walk out finished lower • Furnished & equipped, Seller motivated $229K

PICO – SLOPESIDE

• Ski trail home • short walk to Pico Sport Center • 3BR/2BA end/corner unit • washer/dryer, outdr ski locker • wd burning fplc, furnished

$579K

WINTER MTN VIEWS

RUSTIC RETREAT - MTN. VIEWS!!

• 1BR/1BA, on 4 Acres • Large Loft, Open floor plan • Nicely renovated + wood stove Wide board wood floors $155K

SKI OR BIKE HOME – SHUTTLE OUT

TELEMARK VILLAGE- TOWNHOUSE

NEAR GREEN MTN NTL GOLF COURSE!

• 4BR/3BA home w/wood stove • Furnished & equipped • Detached garage w/1BR apt. • Washer/dryer, new indoor oil tank $345K

1 BR: $116K 3BR: $220K pool & Whirlpool tennis , paved parking

• 1BR/1BA, $124,900 - $127K • 2BR/2.5BA, 2 levels $234K • woodburning fireplace • Indoor pool/outdoor whirlpool

SUNRISE – NORTH STAR - SKI IN & OUT • 3-level, 3BR+den, 4 BA turnkey • New carpet & tile • 2nd living area, Laundry • Townhouse $349K

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

• 3BR/ 3BA, 3,200+ sq.ft., 1 Ac • Updated Kitch. w/ granite & stainless • 2 f/places & pellet wood stove • wide wood plank floors • 2 car garage $339,000

$190K

Lenore Bianchi

‘tricia Carter

Meghan Charlebois

Pat Linnemayr

• 4BR/3BA+ Garage, 11 Ac • Updated Farmhouse • New: Roof,Siding,Windows+ • Screened porch • Just reduced to $350K

• HIGHRIDGE

• 2BR/2BA, 1,400 sf, Upper Lvl • Brick fireplace to vaulted ceilings • Jacuzzi tub in Master Br/bath • Tennis court • outdoor in-ground Pool • Winter views of trails $139,900

$495K

• Just like new! 3BR/3BA suites • Granite, maple floors, 5Ac • Open flr plan w/cath. ceiling • Heated garage& storage • House Generator, large deck

PINNACLE

1 BR: $75K-$82K Wood burn f/places indoor & whirlpool

ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED

• 5BR/4BA, southern exposure • Open floor plan, yr-rd mtn views • Large kitchen w/a pantry room • 2 stone fireplaces in living rooms • 7.5 Ac., privacy, elevator

VAST TRAIL ACCESS

SHUTTLE TO & FROM

• South-facing. 4BR/4BA, 10 acres • PLUS: Timber framed BARN • 2-car garage, stone fireplace • Custom kitchen, finished basemt Screened porch $750K

Katie McFadden

Chris Bianchi

Merisa Sherman

Michelle Lord

Serving Killington, Pico, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Mendon, Chittenden, Bridgewater & Plymouth 335 Killington Rd. • “First” on the Killington Road • Open Daily • #1 since 1989 Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

REALTOR

MLS

WEATHERVANE – LOCATION- LOCATION! • 3BR/ 2BA, oil heat • Wood burning fireplace • Master BR on 1st Floor • Unfinished walk/out basemt • Covered porch w/hot tub $310K

A PITTSFIELD GEM

• 150 +/- yards to VAST TRAIL • 3BR/2BA, 1639 SqFt, 1.1 Ac • Gas Fplc, screened porch • Beautifully landscaped • Large family room

$170K

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

• 4BR/3BA Plymouth mtn home, • Multiple SMART Home features • Tiled floors/showers/lots of storage • MudRoom/Laundry/Family Rooms • All new stainless kitchen appliances • Furnished, turn key $325K

VALLEY PARK –RENOVATED CONDO • 2-level, End Unit • 2BR with 1.5 baths • Stone faced fireplace • Wood deck with shed • Furnished

$109K

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