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New world record set for barbed wire crawl By Katy Savage

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MADE IN THE USA

Ann Clark Cookie Cutters in Rutland was selected to represent Made in Vermont challenge at White House Monday, July 23. Page 3

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A new restraunt, called Du Jour VT, opened on Pond Street in Ludlow July 13.

Local chef takes tips from Julia Child

PITTSFIELD—After a two-year hiatus, the Spartan Death Race returned to Pittsfield this year with one person finishing with a world record. Eric Hutterer, 25, of Canada, won a title in the Guinness World Records after he crawled under barbed wire for 12 hours, completing the distance of 26.2 miles. “It was an amazing experience,” said Hutterer. He was one of the 12 people who finished the Death Race in Pittsfield, which started July 11 and continued 60 hours. “I’ve always wanted to challenge myself and take on the hardest races,” said Hutterer. “I thought, ‘You know what, okay, if it comes back up, I want to do it 100 percent.’” Hutterer has competed in more than 100 races.He’s competed in tough mudders, day races, overnight races, Spartan races. He has run 5-kilometer races, and 50K races. This was his first Death Race. “To do this race was just a different ballDeath Race, page 7

By Katy Savage

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NEW MTB TRAILS

Suicide Six mountain bike trails in Woodstock opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 21. Page 24

LUDLOW—Peter Dickinson remembers the time he made Julia Child an omelet. He was 17 years old and a dishwasher at the Woodstock Inn and she was a guest. “It was total happenstance,” Dickinson said. “I happened to be cooking breakfast on the line that morning and she ordered an omelet. I couldn’t believe it was Julia Child.” Dickinson met Child, the celebrity chef, again a few years later when he was a student at Johnson and Wales. This time, Child made Dickinson an omelet. Child cooked about 50 omelets one day for students at Johnson and Wales College as a lecturer.

“The biggest thing I learned from Julia Child is, ‘Taste everything,’” Dickinson said. “If you taste all the parts that go into the meal then it can’t taste bad.” Wolfgang Puck, another celebrity chef lecturer at Johnson and Wales, gave Dickinson another piece of advice— “give them the classics but turn them on their ear,” Dickinson said. Dickinson has put what he’s learned to his own restaurant. He and his partner Desiree Gucia opened Du Jour VT on Pond Street in Ludlow July 13. As the name suggests, the menu changes everyday. New restaurant, page 7

Submitted Eric Hutterer, 25, claimed a record at the Death Race for his barbed wire crawl.

Board rejects Mount Ascutney name change

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WEATHERSFIELD—The Vermont Board of Libraries struck down a petition Tuesday, July 17 to rename Mount Ascutney, citing little local support for a proposal to call the peak Mount Kaskadenak — an Abenaki word — and noting that the mountain’s current moniker already derives from the Abenaki language. Robert Hutchins submitted a petition to change the mountain’s name in 2016, and has argued that its current name is not what the Abenaki, a Native American tribe, called the mountain before English speaking settlers arrived. Hutchins has presented evidence suggesting that “Ascutney” is an Anglicanized version of the Abenaki word “Ascutegnik,” which means “meeting of the waters,” The Valley News reported. He instead says that Kaskadenak, a word that translates to “mountain of the rocky summit,” is the peak’s true name. Hutchins did not attend the board’s hearing on his petition and did not

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respond to a request for comment Tuesday afternoon. In an undated letter to Martha Reid, Vermont’s state librarian, Hutchins said his efforts to change the mountain’s name had garnered support from members of the Abenaki tribe. “They had known about the error in the name for years,” he wrote. “I believe with returning the original name it will bring lots of interest among Vermonters and others. Most of all it will again have a name with meaning!” However, towns neighboring the mountain did not share his enthusiasm about the name change. In a poll of 1150 Windsor residents, 90 percent of respondents opposed the change, according to a letter from Thomas Marsh, the town manager, to Cherie Yeager, executive staff assistant at the Vermont Department of Libraries. Five percent of respondents said they were in favor, and five percent chose “other” as their response, according to Marsh.

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The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

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LOCAL NEWS

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Dollar General approved Locally-made cookie cutters with conditions head to White House

By Julia Purdy

PITTSFORD—In a process that began installed and maintained by Dollar Genin November 2017, a developer has eral, to connect the new sidewalks with received Conditional Use Permit No. the town sidewalk system. 17-38 from the Pittsford Zoning Board of Other Conditions listed store hours, Appeals to build a Dollar General store in lighting, landscaping, and building matethe north end of the village. The board’s rials as presented by the developer. unanimous approval is subject to the deApproval from VTrans must be secured veloper meeting 15 conditions, including for the intersection reconfiguration, sidesecuring and complying with additional walks and crosswalk. Signage is a Conditown, state and federal permits. tion that requires a town permit. Once town permits are issued, there The full decision can be viewed at pittsare two years to complete the project, and fordvermont.com, Notices & Vacancies. the board’s decision may be appealed to To continue with the approval process, the Environmental Court by “an Interestthe applicant must now notify the Natural ed Party,” according to the decision. Resources Board of the ZBA decision, Throughout the process, residents according to the District No. 1 office. The had voiced objections to the project that commissioners will determine the date of included concern for traffic safety, traffic hearing, provided the record is complete. congestion, incompatibility with the “ruThe Act 250 project number for the Pittsral heritage and character,” and mistrust ford Dollar General is No. 1-R003. of Dollar General’s assurances. Pittsford BTS Retail LLC is a Dollar “A lot of people in General project of town are very disapthe Zaremba Group, OTHER CONDITIONS pointed,” resident a shopping center LISTED STORE Ted Gillen told the developer based in Mountain Times. Lakewood, Ohio. HOURS, LIGHTING, After five public On Nov. 8, 2017, LANDSCAPING, AND hearings, a site visit, Trudell Consulting and four deliberEngineers, acting on BUILDING MATERIALS ative sessions, the behalf of Pittsford AS PRESENTED BY THE ZBA concluded that BTS LLC, filed an the finalized appliapplication with DEVELOPER. cation met the key the town zoning requirements of the administrator for Pittsford Zoning Regulations in spite of conditional use for “a retail building with widespread public testimony in opposi35 parking spaces, sidewalks” and other tion. appurtenances. The project was deThe ZBA determined that the project scribed as “simple retail” with no adverse conforms to Article III, allowing retail environmental effects noted. The buildsales in the Village district; Article IV for ing was described as having about a 9,000 frontage, setbacks and other dimensions; square foot footprint. and sections of Article V on potential adThe property contains an unoccupied verse impact to community services, the traditional farmhouse on 2.78 acres at character of the neighborhood and local 36-40 Plains Road, owned by Montpetraffic, and applicable bylaws. lier-based attorney and developer Frank The decision noted that the “Town von Turkovich, who has given official regulations do not include architectural permission for the prospective purchaser standards,” which the opposition used as to apply for permits. a rebuttal, and that a commercial concern The developer had originally appeared had occupied the proposed site in the in a public hearing Sept. 27, 2016, bepast. fore the District No. 1 Environmental Major conditions include widening of Commission of the Natural Resources the intersection of Plains Road and Route Board; eight months later the developer 7 to accommodate the turning radius of withdrew its application, “in order to … long delivery trucks; a new right-turn lane prepare a full application under all ten onto Route 7; concrete sidewalks along criteria at a future date,” according to a both frontages; and a “marked crosswalk District #1 memo prepared by commiswith … LED flashing amber lights,” to be sion chair John Liccardi.

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RUTLAND— Ann Clark Cookie Cutters has been selected to represent Vermont at this year’s “Made in America Product Showcase,” hosted by The White House on Monday, July 23. This year’s event will feature manufacturing companies from across the country, with one company representing each of the 50 states. The event is expected to be attended by members of the cabinet, members of congress, White House senior staff, and the president. Ann Clark Ltd. was asked to represent Vermont because of its “commitment to making products in the United States.” “I believe products should be made in the United States” said Ben Clark, CEO of Ann Clark Ltd., adding: “Our little company has proven that US made products can be profitable.” For nearly three decades, Ann Clark has been the brand of cookie cutters that families and baking professionals have turned to. The company has humble beginnings, founded in 1989 when Ann Clark had the idea to transform her

Submitted Ben Clark went to Washington, D.C. July 23 to represent Ann Clark Cooke Cutters. popular pig shape ornament into a cookie cutter. Twenty-nine years later, the company makes millions of cookie cutters and employs nearly 50 Vermonters. Ann’s son Ben now runs the company and continues to uphold the Clark family’s standards for exceptional design, quality products and competitive American manufacturing. The company has grown to become

the largest manufacturer of cookie cutters in the world. “There are many benefits to making products in the United States,” said Ben, “we create jobs, support our community, control the quality of our product and deliver our products faster than the competition.” “The invitation took us completely by surprise,” said Ann.

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The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

By Jason Mikula

The installation of 18 solar panels were discussed at Killington’s most recent Select Board meeting.

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KILLINGTON—Much of the regular July 16 Select Board meeting concerned the impending contract with AllEarth Solar of Williston for installation of a net-metering system to serve the town offices’ power needs. Bob Vittingl, a consultant for Apex Solar, the installer, was present. Before the meeting, board members Vittingl and Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth toured the proposed locations of 18 solar tracking panels: three behind the town office, three in the apple orchard behind the Killington Road soccer net, a row of three along the stream by the new library, and three each in the areas of the old library, the town garage and the transfer station. Vittengl explained that each unit is about 20 feet tall when upright, and 11 feet tall when lying flat. They are identical to the units at the Skyeship gondola on Route 4. Much discussion in the meeting centered on the terms of the agreement and how to ensure the town is getting the maximum value. Hagenbarth summarized the agreement’s terms and the advantages of the proposal. The agreement states that annual solar energy production will be about 175,000 kilowatts. The trackers will supply more power than needed, he said, resulting in the town getting credits back, or 19 cents per kWh from GMP. There would be no net cost. The monthly fee for the equipment is $2,500. According to Hagenbarth’s calculations, the town will be paying $30,000 per year for the PPA agreement

and will receive $33,333 for what it’s producing for power, resulting in a $3,300 credit from GMP. “This way we are fixing our costs and have control of our power consumption and production,” he concluded. Select Board member Jim Haff said he had read something that said GMP was only paying 4 cents until 2016, and he said he wanted to see a letter from GMP that specifically states that the town’s account will be credited for 4 cents per kWh: 1 cent in the net metering and 3 cents in return for giving up the Renewable Energy Credits. Haff also expressed concern for underproduction that could sacrifice the economic advantage with a set monthly invoice and asked why couldn’t the town be billed just for what it uses? Vittengl replied that it can’t be micromanaged due to the frequent changes in weather. The system still produces in the winter, and Summer Solstice is the peak. Then it varies up and down from that point. Hagenbarth pointed out that to begin generating this late in the season, the town will lose out until the end of the cycle. “Basically we are prepaying for the power,” McGrath put in. Vittengl added that the installation schedule can be expedited. The proposal applies only to power generation for town buildings and infrastructure. Private homes, buildings, facilities and businesses may install their own solar and arrange net-metering with GMP, Hagenbarth clarified in a follow-up interview.

New computer system causes tax bill glitch

By Katy Savage

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Killington Town Clerk Lucrecia Wonsor was on the phone all day Monday and Tuesday, a week ago, when hundreds of incorrect tax bills were sent to Killington homeowners. “People were concerned because there were some that had been taxed at the non-residential rate even though they declared homestead,” she said. Killington was one of about 75 towns that received incorrect tax bills. About 4,500 bills the state sent out July 1 contained an error in them. State Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom issued a notice last week, saying a new computer system had caused much of the problem. The state’s computer system was updated three years ago. This was the second year of using the new system with homestead declarations. “Overall the system is working great,” said Vermont Department of Taxes Deputy Commissioner Craig Bolio. Most of the computer issue had to do with homestead declarations. Homestead property is taxed differently from nonresidential property.

Nonresidential homes include those that are leased 182 days or more, homes that are used for commercial purposes and property that is a second home. “It makes a big difference for some people,” said Wonsor. Wonsor discovered the issue after Middlesex Town Clerk Sarah Merriman posted a notice in a forum shared between the town clerks. “We immediately were able to put something on the website,” said Wonsor. Other towns that were impacted in Windsor and Rutland County included Barnard, Cavendish, Grafton, Pittsfield, Pomfret, Hartland, West Rutland, Rockingham, Springfield and Weathersfield. The Weathersfield town office also received many calls. Weathersfield Town Manager Ed Morris said he saw the issue coming. “It will make some extra work for us,” he said. Bolio said the corrected tax bills will be processed July 27. They will then be sent to area clerks and re-distributed.

The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

STATE NEWS

Petition seeks Ben & Jerry’s flavor honoring people of color

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By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger

Vermont racial justice activist Curtiss Reed Jr. has a dream — a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream dream that the company create its first flavor in honor of a person of color — specifically, football quarterback and fellow advocate Colin Kaepernick. “Ben & Jerry’s has been talking the social justice talk for 40 years,” Reed writes in a change.org petition. “However it has yet to walk the walk of racial justice as evidenced by who it chooses to feature on its pints of ice cream.”

The company has recognized such celebrities as Stephen Colbert (AmeriCone Dream), Jerry Garcia (Cherry Garcia), Elton John (Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road), John Lennon (Imagine Whirled Peace), the comic crew of Monty Python (Vermonty Python) and, amid all the men, one of the few women, Vermont Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Hannah Teter (Maple Blondie). But other than a play on President Barack Obama’s campaign motto with “Yes Pecan,” no Ben & Jerry’s

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flavor has saluted a person of color. That’s why Reed is seeking support for his online petition. “Send a message to Ben & Jerry’s that Colin Kaepernick, our modern day Mohammed Ali, should grace a pint!” it says. “What better way to show the rest of the world a corporate ethos fighting for racial justice.” Reed, executive director of the Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity, isn’t shy about public campaigns. Shortly after joining the Brattleboro-based nonprofit in 2002,

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Marijuana gifting businesses illegal, AG advises

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By Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger

Gifting marijuana in exchange for another purchase is illegal under Vermont’s new legalization law, according to a guidance issued by the state’s top prosecutor Monday. Attorney General TJ Donovan’s office advised that sales of any kind are illegal under the marijuana legalization law that took effect July 1. “Any transfer of marijuana for money, barter, or other legal consideration remains illegal under Vermont law,” the guidance states. Under the new law, adults can possess up to an ounce of marijuana or up to two mature and four immature marijuana plants. The law did not create a system of legalized sales, as other states like Massachusetts and Colorado have adopted. However, adults can give up to an ounce of marijuana to each other. Several businesses have cropped up in Vermont over the past few weeks allowing customers to pay for an item or a service, and, in exchange, receive a “gift” of marijuana. One Chittenden County business, Rolling Flower, advertised “FREE CANNABIS GIFTS” on Facebook,

GIFTING MARIJUANA IS LEGAL BETWEEN ADULTS AND WITHIN THE AMOUNT RESTRICTIONS. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT LEGAL WHEN THERE IS A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION. charging a delivery fee that increases along with the amount of marijuana customers order. The guidance from the attorney general advises that those models are considered illegal. Donovan said Monday that the guidance is meant to clear up some “ambiguity” about the new law. He emphasized that gifting marijuana is legal between adults and within the amount restrictions. However, it is not legal when there is a financial transaction. “The clear letter of the law is you can’t sell,” he said. “Clearly when you’re having a delivery service online when their charge is for delivery, that’s a sale.” At the moment, his priority is to raise awareness among the public about what is legal under the new law. “The first way to enforce the law is to educate people about the law,” he said. “Then we’ll exercise our discretion accordingly based on a case by case basis.” However, Donovan is already looking ahead to when lawmakers return to Montpelier in January. He believes legislators should re-examine the effectiveness of the existing marijuana policies and consider a system in which marijuana sales are regulated and taxed. “I think this forces the issue,” he said of the current entrepreneurial gray area. There is significant interest in the industry from entrepreneurs, and Donovan has concerns about how well the state is protecting consumers. As to whether the newly implemented marijuana law would make a tax-and-regulate system a more enticing proposal from his perspective, Donovan said it’s “too early to say.”

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Randal Szott

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Szott seeks to represent Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland

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By Stephen Seitz

BARNARD — Randall Szott has announced his candidacy for the Vermont House of Representatives seat in the Windsor 4-1 legislative district. The district comprises the towns of Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland. Szott, a Democrat, is running to replace Susan Buckholtz, who is not running again this year. Szott is currently the director of Weston’s public library. Szott is also a member of the Barnard Planning Commission and has finished a term in the local school board. If elected, his top three priorities would be “to find a simpler, fairer way to pay for education, relieving Vermonters of the ongoing property tax burden; to fight for an economy that is equitable and expands Vermont’s ‘working hands/ working lands’ tradition; and to push for environmental policies that promote a resilient, regenerative, and recreational agenda.” When it comes to health care, Szott favors a single-payer system. “I think we must find a way to move to a single payer-system,” he wrote in an email. “Despite the rhetoric around education spending, we are actually spending about the same as a share of state GDP on it today as was spent twenty years ago. Health spending as a share of state GDP, on the other hand, has skyrocketed. If Vermont can’t go it alone, it may be possible to form a state/regional partnership that would have the necessary scale, resources, and power to implement a single payer healthcare policy.” Szott said he is no friend of Act 46, the law requiring school districts to consolidate. “For some districts the law might work well,” Szott wrote, “but I think the legislation was misguided and have been working diligently to resist the consolidation of our community school (Barnard Academy). The law did include a pathway to avoid straightforward consolidation (sec. 9 AGS - Alternative Governance Structures), but in actual practice we have found that the process appears to have been conducted in less than good faith.” Though Barnard voted against the merger, the state Agency of Education recommended going ahead with it anyway, a gesture Szott called, “a terrible blow to the dem-

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Opinion

The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

OP-ED

A matter of civic pride

By Angelo Lynn

Here’s a challenge for Vermont residents: Find an area dedicated to public use that needs cleaning up and work out a way to get it done. Why do it? Three reasons: First, it’s not that hard. Second, it’s rewarding. Third, it’ll make life in the neighborhood more pleasant and special. We mention this because the Moosalamoo Association rallied a crew of public-minded residents to clean up the Robert Frost Wayside picnic area this past Thursday, July 19. About 16 people, including six board members of the Moosalamoo Association, picked up the sticks and downed branches, filled in truck tire tracks left by a logging truck that must have driven there on a muddy winter day, and were partly the impetus for getting the U.S. Forest Service to replace two new picnic tables at the site. The experience was valuable for all the right rea-

THE BOARD’S CONCERN WAS THAT THE SHODDY CONDITION OF THE PICNIC AREA REFLECTED POORLY ON THE STATE, AS WELL AS ON THE IMMEDIATE AREA. sons: Rather than just talking about doing things, as a board the members of the MA rolled up their sleeves to help tidy up an area that receives substantial use (or at least would if it were nice), along one of the state’s two designated scenic highways (Route 125 from East Middlebury to Hancock over Middlebury Gap). The board’s concern was that the shoddy condition of the picnic area reflected poorly on the state, as well as on the immediate area around the Robert Frost interpretative trail. It was, in short, a matter of civic pride: The board felt that if area residents can’t help keep up a picnic area associated with Robert Frost’s nearby cabin and well-known trail system, what kind of pride would be present in those communities? To the casual visitor, it would seem not much. We know that not to be true with the residents of Ripton or the greater community, in general, but here’s the thing: heretofore it was not their responsibility to clean it up. At one point it was the state’s, at another, the Vermont Chambers of Commerce chipped in to provide the tourist information on the kiosks, we’re told. Most recently, it’s been the responsibility of the U.S. Forest Service, which, as most of us know, have had its budget cut multiple years in a role because Republicans have

THIS NEWSPAPER WILL PLEDGE TO HELP BROADCAST THE WORK EFFORT AND RALLY AREA RESIDENTS TO THE CAUSE. been hell-bent on reducing federal programs and costs in order to provide larger tax cuts to the wealthy. With fewer and fewer resources, our federal partners can’t always provide the high level of services that once helped keep such areas in tip-top condition. So it’s up to local residents to help. If you notice a public area that needs sprucing up — say a town recreation area, a state park, a parking lot to a remote trailhead of a favorite hike, a favorite campground or fishing access area, perhaps, make an effort to help clean it up. For our part, this newspaper (email editor@mountaintimes.info) will pledge to help broadcast the work effort and rally area residents to the cause. Just let us know what the project will be, the committee or person to contact, and the work date of the project. With just a little bit of help from all of our friends, we’re confident we can help put a shine on our local towns and brighten our spirits as well. Angelo Lynn is the publisher of the Addison Independent, a sister publication of the Mountain Times.

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OP-ED

Market Vermont as sporting paradise for economic growth By Ben Allen

CNBC’s Top States for Business Study rated our Green Mountain State as the 32nd Top State for Business in 2018 by using measures across 10 categories. In the Quality of Life category, Vermont is rated as the best state to live in. Vermont’s strengths are well-being, low crime, and health, and its weakness is attractions. Vermonters can flip this relative weakness into a strength and improve its overall top state for business ranking by marketing Vermont to outsiders as a sporting paradise. Branding Vermont as a sporting paradise is not about advocating for public investments in sports stadiums because economists universally agree that these investments have a much lower return on investment than public spending on infrastructure (e.g. roads, bridges and telecommunications network), and human capital (e.g. high quality early childhood education and evidence-backed workforce retraining programs). Instead, marketing Vermont as a sporting paradise is about strategically leveraging Vermont’s organic resources: its rich social capital and sporting culture. Sporting paradise, page 35

LETTERS

Thanks for help with golf tournament Dear Editor, The staff, the clients and the volunteers at Black River Good Neighbor Services are grateful to all of those who pitched in to make the recent golf tournament a success. The tournament raised over $5,000, which we will use to defray the costs of several of our food programs. Our programs succeed because of the generosity of our neighbors and friends in the community, and this is just one more example of that generosity. We thank our generous hosts at Killarney’s Restaurant; Mark Verespy and Tyler Butterick were the driving forces making this event fun and profitable. Thanks go to Okemo Valley Golf Club for the use

THE TOURNAMENT RAISED OVER $5,000 of their facilities as well as Suzanne Garvey and Doris Eddy for their coordination efforts. We also thank all of those volunteers who sold raffle tickets, and we thank all of the sponsors that made the tournament such a rousing success. Finally, we thank everyone who participated for their generous support. Peter J. LaBelle, board president Audrey Bridge, executive director

Nicole McPhee is an excellent candidate Dear Editor, Nicole McPhee is compassionate towards children and families and is running to become Rutland County’s next Probate Judge. In that capacity, she will make appropriate, though maybe

first on their agendas. I’ve heard directly from Nicole as she stated they should do “what’s the best thing for this child?” when speaking on the School Board. I believe she will ask the same question when

EXPERIENCE, CARE, CONCERN, AND ACTING IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ALL OF OUR SOCIETY ARE WHAT REALLY COUNTS. heart wrenching decisions regarding children and families, along with her many other probate duties. Nicole will be an excellent person to carry out that responsibility. Why? Because I’ve seen and heard Nicole execute her responsibilities as a Rutland Town School Board member. Even though my children are grown, I still take a keen interest in the school because of my grandchildren who are attending it. As a former school nurse and teacher, I’m acutely aware of the needs and desires of school communities. I both like and respect people who put the needs and benefits of children and their families

it comes to adoptions, guardianships, and other areas where the wellbeing of children and families is concerned. Nicole McPhee is an experienced lawyer in the responsibilities demanded of a probate judge. I intend to vote for Nicole on Aug. 14 and hope that you will seriously consider supporting her as well. Please secure an absentee ballot from your town or city clerk if you are going to be away on that date. Experience, care, concern, and acting in the best interests of all of our society are what really counts. Vote for Nicole McPhee for Rutland County Probate Judge. Esther Swett Rutland Town

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CAPITOL QUOTES

CAPITOL QUOTES “I’ll never understand anyone who speaks cavalierly about other people dying. I’ll never understand anyone who’s incapable of understanding, or trying to understand, addiction’s grip. We must continue to make progress to meet this enormous and devastating public health challenge,” Tweeted Sen. Tim Ashe, D/P Chittenden July 18.

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continued from page 1 “The chef, and his take on food, is a little bit extraordinary,” said Gucia. Du Jour VT has an all-American food menu for those who can’t think outside the box and a Du Jour menu for those willing to experiment. While Dickinson has worked in a kitchen for the past 25 years and trained under celebrity chefs, Gucia grew up in the business. Her mother owns Cafe Delight, a breakfast and lunch eatery in Ludlow, which has been open nearly 30 years. “As kids with a full-time working mother, we lived at the restaurant,” Gucia said. Gucia started washing dishes when she was 11 years old. By the time she was 16, she helped out cooking eggs in the kitchen. When she got older, Gucia became a professional bartender. She has designed bars all along the east coast and even out west. Gucia has

worked everywhere from large scale weddings to golf courses ski resorts, including the Sitting Bull Lounge at Okemo and The Loft. Now, Gucia’s kids, ages 11 and 7, are starting to help Gucia in the restaurant business. Gucia met Dickinson through a mutual friend. This past year, they worked together at Murdocks on the Green, a restaurant in Proctorsville. Dickinson has also cooked for nursing homes and Lui Lui restraunt in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. DuJour VT is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Despite everything others have told Dickinson about cooking, something has stood out the most. “Cooking from your heart is the most important thing,” he said.

“Fostering a strong relationship with Canada is an important part of my Administration’s work to grow VT’s economy & help achieve our shared priorities. I appreciate @phcouillard taking the time to connect with Vermonters on these & other important issues,” Tweeted Gov. Phil Scott July 16.

“Yesterday the @TimesArgus published a story about the senseless murder of Courtney Gaboriault at the hands of her abusive ex-boyfriend. This fundamentally flawed article demands a formal response. #btv #vt #vtpoli,” Tweeted Vermont State Police Public Information Officer Adam Silverman July 7. The newspaper later issued an apology in a column.

“For a truly frightening experience, look at the Kavanaugh writings on gun control from his time on the DC Appeals court. He opposes all controls including assault weapons restrictions. This man SHOULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. Those who support him will have blood on their hands,” Tweeted former Gov. Howard Dean July 23.

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Twelve Death Race competitors finished the challenge in Pittsfield. The course started July 11. Those who finished stayed awake for 60 hours, testing their bodies through a series of obstacles.

Death Race:

Canadian wins new record in Pittsfield race

continued from page 1 game,” he said. Unlike other races, Death Race competitors never know what’s coming next. This year, competitors swam in cold water—“The coldest water you could possibly think of,” Hutterer said. They hiked up a mountain at night and pulled 50,000 feet of rope. They carried 55-pound sandbags for the length of a marathon. They cut down trees in the woods, and completed 3,000 burpees. “It’s constantly testing your body to the breaking point,” Hutterer said. Hutterer likes the challenge, though. Testing his body made him learn more about himself. “It made me realize I’m stubborn,” he said. It also made him realize how much he loves the sport. “Through the whole adversity and downness, I was still cheery and happy,” he said. “I was smiling through

the whole thing. People thought it absolutely insane.” Hutterer works as a lineman for a power company in Canada—a physical job that requires him to climb up 70-foot poles at times. He wakes up at 4 a.m. to drive two hours to work. He works for 10 hours and then goes to a military base camp after work to train with a friend who happens to be a soldier. Hutterer prepared for the Death Race by doing crossfit workouts, staying awake all night and anything he could think of. “Every workout had to be completely different—it could never be the same thing,” he said. Nothing could have prepared him for his experience in the Death Race, however. About 80 people competed in the Death Race. The finishers included: Euan Campbell, Rachel Lotz, Ronald Tortola, E. Ryan Robeson,

Chris Rice, Amy Palmiero-Winters, Richard Gyslain, Athena Ojeda, Yvette Ahern and Matthew Moortgat and Alex Devine. “You basically build a brotherhood,” said Hutterer. “You’re all going through so much together,” said Hutterer. Devine, one of Hutterer’s friends, is also from Canada. “It was nice when it was finally over,” Devine said. “It was very painful.” Devine was proud of Hutterer’s record. “He gave it absolutely his all,” Devine said. “He didn’t give up and put everything on the line.” Hutterer has already registered for next year’s Death Race. “My mindset is always, ‘If i know I’m going to do it, I’m going to finish it,’” he said. “It really shows the character of who you are. If you like getting beat up and tortured, it’s not bad.”

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Calendar

The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

** denotes multiple times and/or locations.

THURSDAY JULY 26

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.

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.

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. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

KILLINGTON CHILLI COOK-OFF AT SHERBURNE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Story Time

THURSDAY, JULY 26, 5 P.M.

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.

Killington Bone Builders

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WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

JULY 25

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

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

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.

Pawlet Reading Program

10 a.m. Pawlet Public Library summer reading program - Libraries Rock! - 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through July 25 (last week!). For children grades 1-6. Activities and books, prizes for advancement. Free, registration requested at 802-325-3123. 141 School St., Pawlet.

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.

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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

KMF Young Artists

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.

12 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free admission. killingtonmusicfestival.org.

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

Tobacco Cessation Support Group

WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT

FRIDAY JULY 27

NoTown Music Festival

NoTown Music Festival held at the corner of routes 100 and 107, at Tweed River Tubing. Three days of music. Experience live music and interact with artists amidst beautiful natural settings. 22 bands, 15 solo artists, two stages, food vendors, craft vendors, kid’s activities, yoga, dance, acoustic campfire sets. Artists include Bow Thayer Band, Rick Redington & The Luv, The Welterweights, Hamjob, Mamma’s Marmalade, New Nile Orchestra, Krishna Guthrie Band, Soultree, Miss Guided Angels, Super Stash Bros, Jake Wildwood, Jennings & McComber!, Nathan Byrne, Zoo Data, Dirty Boost, RiverFrog, Choirs of Aether, George Nostrand & Friends. Camping is included with a festival weekend pass and attendees are welcome to attend all shows and activities at no extra cost. Tickets notownfestival.com.

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.

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 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.

Friday Night Live

5 p.m. Friday Night Live in Downtown Rutland, a free concert on Center Street featuring John Waite. Live mural painting by Magda Love, teddy bear picnic, Peak Cheerleading mini-performances, athletic demos by the Rutland Rec, bouncy house, food trucks and outdoor dining. 5-10 p.m. Free entry to Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. downtownrutland.com.

Brown Bag Concert Series

5:30 p.m. Brown Bag Summer Concert Series on the Woodstock History Center back lawn, 26 Elm St., Woodstock. Free, donations welcome. pentanglearts.org.

Okemo Music Series

6 p.m. Okemo’s Jackson Gore Summer Music Series, free Friday night concerts through the summer. Grounds open 5 p.m. Concert 6-9 p.m. This week: Dojo. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site inside. Dining options. okemo. com.

KMF Young Artists

7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. Free admission. killingtonmusicfestival.org.

Rotary Meeting

Beginning Ukulele

Cavendish Summer Concert

Chili Cook Off

7 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre will preform in the Gazebo at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland. Featuring 18 thespians from middle and high schools of the greater Rutland area, this comedy is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. All shows are free and open to the public (donations accepted). www. rutlandrec.com/theatre

All Levels Yoga

7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater, part of summer pride festival at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Tonight, “Bright Half Life,” exploring the stages of a relationship between two lesbians, followed by talkback and reception. $20 advance/$22 at the door. Students, $15/$17. Pride Pass tickets available. Theater July 20-22; 27-29. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.

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 6 p.m. Town of Cavendish summer music series on the Proctorsville Green. Free! Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to enjoy. Pizza wagon in the park, too.

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.

Seven to Sunset Concert

7 p.m. Seven to Sunset summer concert series in Rutland’s Main Street Park, corner of West and Main streets. This week, Reflection. Free. Bring a chair or blanket and picnic!

Intro to Kabbalah

7 p.m. Intro to Kabbalah, taught by Rabba Kaya Stem-Kaufman. Class 1 of 3. At Sister Wicked, 3 West Seminary St., Brandon.

Bike Bum Race Series

Killington Mountain Bike Club Bike Bum race series Wednesdays through Aug. 29 at Killington Resort, all ages - individuals or teams. killington.com. 1807 Killington Rd, Killington.

Vermont Pride Theater

7 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater, part of summer pride festival at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Tonight, free 25th-anniversary showing of Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-winning “Philadelphia,” donations accepted to Vermont CARES and the HIV/HCV Resource Center. Acclaimed visual artist Gabriel Q. will exhibit his puppets, masks, and costumes throughout the festival period. A pre-film reception for this exhibit will take place today. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.

5 p.m. Beginning ukulele with Linda MaFarlane at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill. Learn to play ukulele, easy chords, fun summer songs. Bring your own ukulele. Ages 18+. $10 for SVA members, $12 for non-members. RSVP to lindsmacmusicvt@gmail.com. 145 East Main St., Poultney. 5 p.m. 6th annual Killington Chili Cook-off at Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington. Join the competition and bring your finest chili to compete for the title of “Best Chili in Killington,” or stop by the cook-off to taste the competitor’s creations. Live music by Chad Hollister, family friendly. $10/$15/$25. 5-8 p.m. killington.com. 5:30 p.m. All levels flow yoga at Killington Yoga Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Vermont Pride Theater

SATURDAY

River Road Concert Series

6 p.m. Thursdays on the lawn at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. This week, Chad Hollister (Chili Fest!). killingtontown.com. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Free, all welcome.

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.

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.

F.H. Concerts in the Park

JULY 28

NoTown Music Festival

7 p.m. Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Summer Series, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Park open 5 p.m. - bring a picnic! This week, Annie and the Hedonists. Refreshments available. 802-265-3010. 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven.

Classic Car Show

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Bikram Yoga **

7 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre will preform in the gardens at The Lilac Inn, Brandon. Featuring 18 thespians from middle and high schools of the greater Rutland area, this comedy is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. All shows are free and open to the public (donations accepted). www.rutlandrec.com/ theatre

Annual Classic Car Show on the green in downtown Fair Haven. Includes music, food, prizes and awesome cars to enjoy and inspire. vtlakesregionchamber.org. 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.

CALENDAR

SUP Yoga

10 a.m. Standup Paddleboard Yoga with Karen Dalury, Saturdays and by appointment. No experience needed, for anyone who loves yoga and the water. $35 includes equipment rental and 1.5 hour lesson; $15 with no rental. RSVP to 802-770-4101. killingtonyoga.com. Killington Yoga.

Open Gym

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.

Bridge Club

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.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

2 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre will preform at the Belmont Village Green, Mount Holly, and then at 7 p.m. at West Rutland Town Hall, West Rutland. Featuring 18 thespians from middle and high schools of the greater Rutland area, this comedy is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. All shows are free and open to the public (donations accepted). www.rutlandrec.com/ theatre

Cooler in the Mountains Concert

3:30 p.m. Cooler in the Mountains Summer Concert Series at Killington Resort, Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. K-1 Base Area. Free! Beverages and food available, or bring your own. This week, Hayley Jane and the Primates. killington.com.

Sundays on the Hill

4 p.m. The Brass Connection performs at the Church on the Hill, Weston. $5 adults, age 12 and under free. sundaysonthehill.org.

Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing

Bingo

5:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Open Gym

6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 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.

Killington Music Festival

7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Music in the Mountains concert series finale at Killington Peak Lodge, Killington Resort. “Potpourri on Killington Peak” features a variety of gems, breathtaking music and views. $30 tickets. killingtonmusicfestival.org.

Vermont Pride Theater

7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater, part of summer pride festival at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Tonight, “Aunt Jack,” a screwball comedy by S.P. Monahan, followed by talkback and reception. $20 advance/$22 at the door. Students, $15/$17. Pride Pass tickets available. Theater July 20-22; 27-29. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.

Pond Hill Rodeo

8 p.m. Pond Hill Ranch Pro Rodeo. A real rodeo complete with classic events like roping, barrel racing, and bronc riding. Excitement for the whole family, affordable admission. 1683 Pond Hill Ranch Road, Castleton. pondhillranch. com, 802-468-2449.

SUNDAY JULY 29

NoTown Music Festival

Rochester Concerts on the Park

11 a.m. Free Tobacco Cessation Program, sponsored by Rutland Regional Medical Center, (11 a.m.-noon) at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free nicotine patches and lozenges for attendees. Info: scosgrove@ rrmc.org. Register: 802-747-3768. This is the final in the series.

6:30 p.m. Summer concerts on the park in Rochester, Route 100. This week, Orzak Rozel. Bring a chair and a picnic! Free.

Rutland City Band

7 p.m. Rutland City Band performs Sundays at 7 p.m. in Main St. Park, corner of Main St. (Rt. 7) and West St. in Rutland. Free. rutlandrec.com.

Vermont Pride Theater

7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater, part of summer pride festival at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Tonight, “A Perfect Fit,” exploration of sexuality, followed by talkback and reception. $20 advance/$22 at the door. Students, $15/$17. Pride Pass tickets available. Theater July 20-22; 27-29. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.

MONDAY Bikram Yoga **

Killington Section GMC

9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Paddle the Poultney River. Meet at 9 a.m. at Sear’s Parking Lot in Diamond Run Mall. Suitable for canoes, kayaks or paddle boards.

Morning Yoga

10:30 a.m. Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga class with Dawn Sunday mornings through the summer at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. $12 or 10 classes for $90. All levels welcome, bring your own mat. 10:30-11:30 a.m. dedicatedyoga@gmail.com.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

2 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre will preform on the field at Giorgetti Park, Rutland. Featuring 18 thespians from middle and high schools of the greater Rutland area, this comedy is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. All shows are free and open to the public (donations accepted). www.rutlandrec.com/ theatre

Willie Dunn’s Summer Music Series

4 p.m. New summer music series at Willie Dunn’s at Okemo Valley Golf Club. All welcome. This week: Ryan Fuller. 89 Fox Lane, Ludlow.

JULY 30

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.

11 a.m. Quit smoking workshop at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. July 10, 17, 24, 31, from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Free nicotine replacement patches, gum or lozenges with attendance. Register at 747-3768.

Tobacco Cessation Program

Summer Reading Program

4 p.m. Summer reading program at Roger Clark Library, Pittsfield. July 10-31. Part of Libraries Rock! Music for ages 3+. 40 Village Green, Pittsfield. RSVP appreciated, 802-746-4067, pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.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.

NOTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL AT TWEED RIVER TUBING FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JULY 27, 28, 29

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.

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. 802-422-3368.

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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Rutland Rotary

12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.

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

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

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.

Tobacco Cessation

Heartfulness Meditation Bikram Yoga **

Tobacco Cessation Group

6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: 7th annual C.J. Richards Memorial, 67 laps. King of Dirt Small Block 358 Modifieds. Grandstand admission applies, kids 12 and under are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

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.

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Bikram Yoga **

JULY 31

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.

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.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

6:30 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre will preform selected scenes will be preformed at the Community Room at The Maples, Rutland.. Featuring 18 thespians from middle and high schools of the greater Rutland area, this comedy is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. All shows are free and open to the public (donations accepted). www.rutlandrec.com/theatre

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.

Castleton Concert Series

7 p.m. Castleton University’s 23rd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series, in the Castleton Pavilion. Tuesdays through the summer. This week, Party Crashers. Free, open to public. Non-perishable food donations encouraged. castleton.edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton.

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The Paramount Theatre announces 2018-2019 season lineup RUTLAND – The Paramount Theatre unveiled its 2018-2019 season Wednesday, July 25. “The 2018-2019 season continues to build upon The Paramount Theatre’s legacy of presenting worldclass performing arts in downtown Rutland. As is always the case, we strive to present as well-rounded a lineup as we can and this season wholeheartedly celebrates that goal. We could not be more proud of the diversity in entertainment presented in this schedule!” commented Eric Mallette, the theatre’s programming director.

In addition to the mainstage performances, a full season of 10 Metropolitan Operas will be screened as part of the theatre’s sixth season of Live in HD From The Metropolitan Opera Series. Tickets go on-sale exclusively to members of the theatre on Wednesday, July 25, at 10 a.m. online at www.ParamountVT. org and 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, at the Box Office located at 30 Center Street (adjacent to the theatre’s main entrance.) The general public may purchase tickets beginning Saturday, Aug. 4 online and at the Box

Office starting at 10 a.m. Those wishing to purchase tickets during the member-only sale period who are not yet members, can sign-up at the Box Office or online (ParamountVT. org/support/membership) and purchase tickets immediately with a qualifying $100+ membership commitment. The Paramount Theatre is a not for profit theatre currently in its 19th season of bringing live entertainment to central Vermont. For more information contact the Box Office (802) 775-0903) or visit www. ParamountVT.org.

SCHEDULE: Uncle Si & The Sicotics 8/3/2018 at 8 p.m. Aaron Lewis 9/6/2018 at 8 p.m. American Idol Winners: Olate 9/9/2018 at 2 p.m. Dogs Michael McDonald 9/17/2018 at 7:30 p.m. Ziggy Marley: The Rebellion 9/18/2018 at 8 p.m. Rises Tour 2018 The Temptations 9/23/2018 at 7 p.m. Three Dog Night 9/30/2018 at 7 p.m. Thunder from Down Under 10/5/2018 at 8 p.m. Michael Franti & Spearhead 10/7/2018 at 7 p.m. An Evening with Branford 10/20/2018 at 8 p.m. Marsalis Friends! The Musical Parody 10/23/2018 at 7:30 p.m. Blue Oyster Cult 11/2/2018 at 8 p.m. Howie Mandell 11/4/2018 at 7 p.m. Kathleen Madigan 11/9/2018 at 8 p.m. Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood 11/10/2018 at 8 p.m. Mac Tribute Don McLean 11/16/2018 at 7:30 p.m. Joe Nichols 11/17/2018 at 8 p.m. Gilbert Gottfried 11/23/2018 at 8 p.m. Rusty Dewees The Logger & 11/24/2018 at 8 p.m. The Fiddler’s No Sugar Added Tour Piff The Magic Dragon 12/8/2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Ascutney:

98° at Christmas The Nutcracker

12/17/2018 at 8 p.m. 12/22/2018 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jungle Jack Hanna’s Into The 1/12/2019 at 1 p.m. Wild and 4 p.m. Kashmir: The Live Led Zepel- 1/19/2019 at 8 p.m. lin Show Comedian Bob Marley 1/26/2019 at 8 p.m. The Capitol Steps 2/1/2019 at 8 p.m. Ronnie Spector & The 2/16/2019 at 7:30 p.m. Ronettes Tap Dogs 2/26/2019 at 7 p.m. 8084: The Love Not Hate Tour 3/2/2019 at 8 p.m. Rodney Carrington Laugh- 3/8/2019 at 8 p.m. ter’s Good Tour Eaglemania: The World’s 3/9/2019 at 8 p.m. Greatest Eagles Tribute Band Murphy’s Celtic Legacy 3/14/2019 at 7 p.m. Air Supply 3/30/2019 at 8 p.m. One Night of Queen feat. Gary 4/15/2019 at 7 p.m. Mullen & The Works John Tesh: The Grand Piano 5/11/2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tour The Illusionists Live from 5/16/2019 at 7 p.m. Broadway Billy Ray Cyrus 5/19/2019 at 7 p.m.

Mountain’s name challenged as not authentic

continued from page 1 Summarizing a meeting in West Windsor during which the proposal was discussed, Marsh said residents found a presentation given by Hutchins and John Moody, another proponent of the name change, “interesting, but not convincing.” “The opposition expressed worry about impacts on existing enterprises using the name ‘Ascutney,’ emotional connection with the name which is widely shared, and wonder that broad Abenaki tribal support for the change has not been more clearly conveyed,” he wrote. The West Windsor and Windsor selectboards both voted against the proposal. In an email forwarded to members of the library board, Ives Goddard, a linguist at the Smithsonian Institution’s Department of Anthropology, said that the name Ascut-

ney “certainly referred to a mountain and not a river.” He said that “Ascutney” likely comes from English speakers who first heard the Western Abenaki word kaskatena, but who were unable to properly pronounce it. “Ascutney…and Cascadnac (from Western Abenaki kaskadenak) are both authentic names meaning ‘wide mountain,’” Goddard wrote. “Both names reflect variable features of the local Native American language and of English from different times.” Citing Goddard’s research, Bruce Post, chairman of the Vermont Board of Libraries, said he saw no reason to change the mountain’s name. “I think keeping it would actually be faithful to the Western Abenaki name,” he said. The board voted unanimously to reject the proposal.

The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY JULY 25

BRANDON

6 p.m. Brandon Inn Lawn Music at the Riverbend: EmaLou and the Beat POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night: Alone with the Moon RUTLAND 7 p.m. Main Street Park Reflection 9 p.m. The Venue Josh Jakab 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Full Band Open Mic with Robby and Jimmy

THURSDAY

JULY 26 BARNARD

5:30 p.m. Feast and Field Market Jes Raymond and The Blackberry Bushes BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Lake House Aaron Audet KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic with Tee Boneicus Jones 6 p.m. North Star Lodge Pool Stash Bros Acoustic 6 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library River Road Concert Series: Chili Cook-Off and Chad Hollister Band

MUSIC SCENE

[MUSIC Scene] STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Route 107/Route 100N NoTown Music Festival VIP Sessions 7 p.m. The Wild Fern Rick Redington

FRIDAY JULY 27

BOMOSEEN

6 p.m. Iron Lantern Aaron Audet KILLINGTON 7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Duane Carleton 7 p.m. The Foundry Ktown’s Finest R&B 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Mance 9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Jenny Porter LUDLOW 6 p.m. Jackson Gore Village Courtyard Summer Concert Series: Dojo POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Northern Homespun RUTLAND 6 p.m. Center Street Friday Night Live: John Waite 7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Duane Carleton

SATURDAY JULY 28

BRANDON

7 p.m. Town Hall L C Jazz Swing Dance Band

BOMOSEEN

POULTNEY

6 p.m. Iron Lantern Plumb Bobs

12 p.m. Cones Point General Store Music at The Moose: Paul Brotchie

KILLINGTON 3:30 p.m. Killington’s Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar Cooler in the Mountains Concert: Haley Jane and the Primates 4 p.m. The Umbrella Bar at Snowshed Duane Carleton 7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge Killington Music Festival: Potpourri on Killington Peak 7 p.m. The Foundry Jenny Porter 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Mance 7:30 p.m. The Summit Lodge and Resort Duane Carleton 9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Ryan Fuller LUDLOW 6 p.m. Mr Darcy’s Wayne Canney

MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D

RUTLAND

LUDLOW

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

6:30 p.m. The Killarney Irish Session Open Jam with Gypsy Reel PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Kris Collett RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Throwback Thursday Video Dance Party with DJ Mega

1 p.m. Route 107/Route 100N NoTown Music Festival 6 p.m. Stony Brook Tavern Wayne Canney WOODSTOCK 5:30 p.m. History Center Back Lawn John O’Connor and Nat Williams 7 p.m. Bentley’s James Mee 10 p.m. Bentley’s Dancing after Dark with DJ Andraudy

LUDLOW 4 p.m. Willie Dunn’s Grille at the Okemo Valley Golf Course Ryan Fuller

POULTNEY

STOCKBRIDGE

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Duane Carleton

7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal

7 p.m. Rick and Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse Heavy Gaze, Immune Friction, Human Talk and Adrian Aardvark

5 p.m. Okemo’s Coleman Brook Tavern Date Night: Ryan Fuller on the Patio

5 p.m. The Foundry Jazz Night with Summit Pond Quartet

5 p.m. Cones Point General Store Music at The Moose: Tradewinds 4.0 9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T STOCKBRIDGE 1 p.m. Route 107/Route 100N NoTown Music Festival WOODSTOCK 10 p.m. Bentley’s Dancing after Dark with DJ Andraudy

SUNDAY JULY 29

BOMOSEEN

6 p.m. Lake House Kris Collett KILLINGTON 11 a.m. The Foundry Jordan Snow Brunch

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Tom Irish 7 p.m. Main Street Park Rutland City Band 9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic STOCKBRIDGE 12 p.m. Wild Fern Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington 1 p.m. Route 107/Route 100N NoTown Music Festival 1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam

MONDAY JULY 30

LUDLOW

9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Clay Canfield and Brother John RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Open Mic Night

TUESDAY JULY 31

BRIDGEWATER

7 p.m. Ramunto’s Brick and Brew Pizza Trivia Night CASTLETON 7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion Party Crashers POULTNEY 8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie 9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke

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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.

Solutions on page 27

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Rated horsepower (abbr.) 4. What a cow says 7. Snake-like fish 8. Spiritual leader 10. Catch 12. Car part 13. Extremely small amount 14. Nucleic acid 16. The Greatest of All Time 17. Lustrous 19. India’s least populated district 20. Muckraking journalist Jacob 21. Medicine 25. S. American plant 26. Small amount 27. Dry or withered 29. Where construction takes place 30. Russian river 31. Supervises flying 32. “City of Brotherly Love” native 39. Greeting at meeting 41. Common gibbon 42. Type of TV 43. Corpuscle count (abbr.) 44. Scottish port 45. Computer company 46. One from Asia 48. Former significant others 49. Woven fabrics or garments 50. One’s sense of self-esteem 51. The Science Guy 52. Monetary unit

CLUES DOWN 1. “The Leftovers” actress King 2. Epic 3. Missouri county 4. Chinese revolutionary 5. Get 6. Ancient Greek coin 8. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 9. Part of the human eye 11. A fisherman’s accessory 14. Brazilian state 15. Of a wedding 18. Prosecutor 19. The main constituent of chromosomes 20. Advice 22. Principles of right and wrong 23. Decorate a cake with frosting 24. Headgear 27. New York art district 28. __ Lilly, drug company 29. Car mechanics group 31. Influential U.S. president 32. Quell the anger 33. Swiss river 34. Personal computer 35. Incline from the vertical 36. Wild goats 37. Assert that someone has done wrong 38. Anti-apartheid leader __ Mandela 39. Crop of a bird 40. “A Doll’s House” playwright 44. Autonomic nervous system 47. Consumed Solutions on page 27

Sending my love

My teenage son just finished his third week of military camp. Next weekend, after a month away, we will return to the campus to pick him up and bring him back home. We’re excited and curious at the same time, wondering if this grand experiment will unveil any results. We sent our son to this military-style summer program not as a punishment, but as a way to boost his confidence and hopefully engrain a sense of responsibility into his behavior. We’ve never had an issue with him being unruly or acting out. On the contrary, he’s so laid back we’re afraid he’s going to fall into a coma. But the main reason we sent him had to do with school. In this program, the cadets go to classes in the morning and then engage in a variety of outdoor and sport activities for the remainder of the day. After I was diagnosed with cancer, all of our lives were derailed for a year. During that time, my son fell behind in school, ultimately losing confidence in his abilities. Our hope is that the combination of extra studies and character building exercises will initiate some much needed growth and maturity. In the three weeks he’s been gone, we’ve only heard from him once – and this was only because his TAC officer forced him to at our begging. The correspondence was an email to me. It encompassed four thoughts in one sentence and included zero punctuation. The email read, “i love you dad the food is good here moms is better I love it here.” I was thrilled with the acknowledgment of love; his mother was thrilled to think that he preferred her food. The email arrived halfway through the second week. We’ve not heard from him since. But you know what? We’re okay with that. Knowing that he’s having a good time alleviates a ton of the anxiety that we were feeling. On the opposite side of things, my son has received an email from me (usually with photos) every other day since he left. These are short notes with words of encouragement meant to cheer him on. I’ve also sent him three care packages, each containing a variety of treats. His mother, grandmother, aunts and uncles have also sent him numerous emails and cards. While I’m certain he’s made good use of the snacks we’ve sent, I wouldn’t be surprised if the cards and emails have been left unread. That’s just how he rolls. When I was a kid and off at camp, I always knew my mother would send me a card or two while I was away. They would always be colorful and fun and

SKYSCRAPER

include a loving note from her. The envelopes would also be decorated with a variety of cartoons, her favorite being the “Kilroy Was Here” character made famous during WWII. (If this reference confuses you, Google the phrase and you’ll get the point). I honestly believe that my lifelong love of drawing stems from her persistent need to decorate any blank space that warranted a doodle (envelopes being a great example). She inspired me to do the same. As far back as I can remember, I haven’t been able to sign a birthday or get well card without also including a funny cartoon drawing. After college I spent the next 20 years making birthday cards for friends and family, shunning the store-bought kind as impersonal. The pressures and time commitments of my job make this exercise a little more difficult these days but I still pop out the rare handmade card if an occasion warrants it. Next Saturday our son takes his exams. On Sunday we will arrive for a special “graduation” before packing up his belongings to head home. I’m guessing he will sleep the entire ride back and then spend the next few days exaggerating how hard things were so he can chill for as long as possible. I’ll certainly let him wind down. Getting through this is an accomplishment. And if he gets through this and gets good grades, well, that’s cause for a celebration – which I’ll be more than happen to plan. This week’s film, “Skyscraper,” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, features a different kind of daunting task – one that involves one man fighting against time to save his entire family. In this picture, Johnson stars as a former FBI agent who now assesses risk for security systems in large buildings. He is hired by a Chinese company to oversee the construction of the world’s tallest building. Unfortunately, gangsters see the building as an opportunely to extort money by forcing mass strikes. Check this one out if you’re in the mood for some high-wire thrills. It’s a summer blockbuster, for sure, so there’s lots of eye catching special effects. But with that, there’s very little in the way of a cohesive storyline. An acrophobic “C” for “Skyscraper.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him atmoviediary@att.net.

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ROCKIN’ THE REGION

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n o i g e R e h T ’ n R ock i e w ith John Wait

John Waite is bringing his full band electric show to Friday Night Live, July 27. Waite’s had quite the storied musical career. He was born in Lancaster, England and first came to America rockin’ when he the region was 21 to by dj dave join a band hoffenberg in Cleveland, Ohio – the birthplace of rock and roll. That was special to him because of the history Cleveland has with rock. He was there for five months before that band broke up. He went back to England and delved into the London music scene. A year later he was asked to be in the British rock group, The Babys. They’re best known for “Isn’t It Time” and “Every Time I Think of You.” Waite was the bassist/ lead vocalist for them. The manager asked Waite if he had any songs that he wrote because they were going into the studio next week. “I told him I had two songs. I thought it was a pretty ballsy move of mine considering I just joined them. It obviously went good.” Over five years, The Babys produced five albums ending with “On the Edge” in October 1980. The group disbanded and Waite started his solo career. He’s really proud of his early recordings, and said “I wouldn’t change anything.” He found instant success with his debut album in 1982, “Ignition,” which produced the hit single “Change.” His next album, “‘No Brakes,” featured his famous hit “Missing You.” It went to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 100. He stayed on his solo career for six years and in 1988, he joined former Babys bandmates Jonathan Cain and Ricky Phillips, Neal Schon from Journey, and drummer Deen Castronovo, to form the supergroup Bad English. He wanted to get back to being in a band and said, “You

Randall Szott:

can only talk about yourself so much.” From the business side of things, he didn’t have to be the main guy. A year in, Bad English had a hit song with “When I See You Smile.” It went to No. 1 and reached gold-certified single status. Bad English had two albums but went their separate ways in 1992. For Waite, that was back to an already successful solo career. Waite likes playing the bass. “I like all things bass. I like the cello, oboe, all bass instruments.” While we were talking he was home and said, “I’m staring at three bass guitars right now.” When he was a kid, he would cut out photos of musicians playing the bass and put them on his wall. He would stare at the bass and hoped for the day he would have one. That day came when he was 12. He loved the Jimi Hendrix song, “Hey Joe.” He would play along to it every day. He loved the blues with British artists like Free, Eric Clapton and John Mayall. “I simultaneously wore out all those records at the same time.” He comes from a family that was into music. “We didn’t have a lot of money so we wouldn’t go see bands play, but there was music at home.” His dad had a huge collection of classical records, his mother sang and danced, and his brother Jo was a guitar player. The two of them were in a band when they were young, called “Chalk Farm.” It didn’t last very long, but Waite said of his brother, “He’s a great guitar player.” His brother doesn’t play professionally anymore. Waite currently calls Santa Monica home, but said, “Today I’m in California but who knows what tomorrow brings?” He lived in NYC for a while, and said “I really like the change of seasons. I like the snow and the rain.” He also lived in Nashville. That was a great place because he’s really into country music. He did say though, “I lived there before it was country [laughing].” All kidding aside he grew up listening to

cowboy music. Marty Robbins was a huge influence on him. When Waite first came to America in 1973 he was excited because, as he said, “I was in the land of the cowboys and indians. Being a big fan of all that growing up made this special.” When he got a little older he discovered Hank Williams, another musical favorite. He’s really big on blues and country. Waite and Allison Krauss teamed up and remade “Missing You” in 2006. They performed on the “Tonight Show” in 2007. He was going through his catalog for a greatest hits album. When he got to “Missing You,” he thought it would be redundant to just play it as is. He’s a big fan of Krauss and asked her to sing on it. He was blown away that she

said yes. He and his brother were big into the English instrumental rock group The Shadows. Waite’s favorite song of theirs was “Apache.” He actually went to a show that his brother was playing and shouted that request all night long until finally his brother played it. I didn’t know this is the original version that Sugarhill Gang remade in 1981 and is one of my most popular songs that I play. I’m really looking forward to this show and so is Waite, as with all his shows. He said, “When you step on that stage and take the 15 paces to the mic, you really learn who you are. You instantly feel the energy.”

Courtesy Dave Hoffenberg John Waite

Running for Windsor Legislative district

continued from page 6 ocratic process which erodes the standing of our public institutions.” On the related issue of school security, Szott said that a watchful community would go a long way to keeping schools safe. “School security is a function of community security,” he wrote. ”Strong, well-connected communities with citizens looking out for each other is the most productive approach to keeping children safe. Being aware of what is happening with our neighbors and fighting social isolation are key. Turning schools into fortresses is akin to relying on medication or surgical intervention for health rather than making substantive lifestyle changes to prevent illness in the first place.” Szott also discussed several economic issues, including Vermont’s renewable energy industry and the push to bring younger people to Vermont to stay. As far as renewable energy goes, Szott wrote, “Vermont is a per-capita leader in solar industry employment (1 in every 406 workers) and a leader in female employment in that industry. We need to do everything possible to seize on this momentum, for its economic and environmental benefits. Renewable energy is a key component of any serious approach to addressing climate change and Vermont should be taking the lead on this front.” Szott said he is in the forefront when it comes to job security. Vermont is an “at-will” state, which means that workers can lose their jobs on any basis cited by the employer. “I have already been endorsed by the Vermont State

Employees Association and have worked many union and non-union jobs,” Szott wrote. “I know which is better. I know how important it is to fight for the protection of workers. There is a coordinated effort to erode job security throughout the country and I will fight back.” Szott said that there have been modest gains in attracting younger workers to the state. “According to numbers from the Vermont State Data Center, from 2011-2015 we have actually had a net gain of people in their 20s through 40s moving into the state versus leaving it,” Szott wrote. “It is a small gain so we should still try to find ways to make Vermont affordable as that serves the dual purpose of attracting young people starting families, but also benefits those already here.” Szott said Barnard has a good model to follow in that regard. “Paid family leave and affordable child care would be key components of this,” he wrote. “In Barnard, we have been providing full day Pre-K with no tuition charged to residents for several years. We have done so while keeping our per pupil costs below regional averages. Unlike elsewhere in the state, our overall student population has not been in decline. We believe our publicly funded, curricularly integrated, tuition free Pre-K is the reason for this.” Szott cooked professionally for over 15 years in fine dining, as a merchant mariner, and as the school chef at the Prosper Valley School in Pomfret. Szott is on the board of Vermonters for Schools and Community, and active in the Vermont Library Association and the Vermont Creative Network. He lives in Barnard with his wife, a professor at the University of Vermont, and his 13-year-old son. Gateway to Vermont’s

Billings Farm & Museum Rural Heritage

Clearance on all plants!

We close for the season Sunday, July 29th and all plants must be gone - don’t miss your chance to fill your garden with quality plants at “better than bargain” prices!

Sunday, July 29th Last Day! Opposite the Stockbridge School 2906 VT Route 107, Stockbridge, VT 234-5600 Open Daily 9am - 5:30pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm

Billings Farm & Museum Gateway to Vermont’s Rural Heritage

32nd Annual

Quilt Exhibition July 28 - Sept. 16, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A display of juried quilts made by Windsor County quilters.

Quilt Making Demonstrations Hands-on Activities for All Ages

Rte. 12N • Woodstock, VT

802-457-2355 • www.billingsfarm.org

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FIND YOUR LOCAL ARTS, DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Bookstock set to celebrate the written word in its 10th year

Serving Breakfast & lunch 7am-2pm daily Breakfast all day, lunch after 11am Come to our sugarhouse for the best breakfast around! After breakfast check out our giftshop for all your souvenier, gift, and maple syrup needs. We look forward to your visit! Sugar & Spice Restaurant & Gift Shop Rt. 4 Mendon, VT 802-773-7832 www.vtsugarandspice.com

GROCERY

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Fair Haven welcomes firsttime venue performers Annie and the Hedonists Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Following a week of over 800 attendees for Blue Jay Way, Annie and the Hedonists will make its first visit to Fair Haven on Thursday, July 26 for the Concerts in the Park series. This group advertises its style as acoustic blues, vintage jazz, swing and folk roots Americana. Annie Rosen takes lead vocal with Jonny Rosen on guitar and vocals. Peter Davis, also on vocals, plays the clarinet, piano, and tenor guitar. Don Young is on bass and vocals. This is the seventh in a series of 10 summer concerts held Thursday nights beginning at 7 p.m. in the Fair Haven Town Park. There will be free ice cream cones once again for this concert. Also available on ice cream night is caramel popcorn. Hot dogs, soda, and water are available for every concert. Average attendance this summer has been over 400 people, so come early to avoid missing any of the concert to find parking. Door prizes are given out for each concert for both adults and children. Proceeds from the 50/50 go to support the Dodge House in Rutland, a scholarship for a Fair Haven Union High School student pursing a music degree, and for any extra costs for the concerts. Concerts go on rain or shine. Rain location is the Congregational Church at the north end of the park. For more information, call 802-265-3010 ext. 301.

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July 27-29—WOODSTOCK—Bookstock 2018, Woodstock’s annual literary festival, is celebrating its10th consecutive year on July 27, 28, and 29 with a superlative array of prominent authors, artists, performers and teachers. A leading literary event in New England for a decade, Bookstock has attracted over 1,000 interested visitors yearly to the historic village green and nearby venues for presentations in virtually every literary genre. Headliners of this 10th edition include Richard Russo, a nationally known bestselling novelist; Robert Pinsky, a popular poet and three term U.S. poet laureate; Alexander Chee, a prominent novelist, essayist and critic; and Ezzedine Choukri Fishere, an internationally recognized diplomat, academic and novelist. Besides its 30-plus presenters, Bookstock includes a variety of engaging offerings. The festival mounts on the village green a huge

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27-29 used book sale, and also a vintage book sale at the historic library. Publishers and authors gather in a spacious tent to display their publications and talk to participants about their work. The ArtisTree Gallery in nearby South Pomfret stages “Unbound,” an exhibit of artist creations inspired by books. At different venues, workshops are led by talented authors dealing with

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Richard Russo writing and poetry. Also on the program are a poetry slam and a literary brunch at a local restaurant. On the village green, students from the unique computer science program at Woodstock Union High School / Middle School will curate a demonstration of virtual reality which enables visitors to experience the cutting-edge technique. Another high school activity will bring students to the green to perform original one-act plays in a competition. In addition, there’s food, live music and children’s activities. Featured writer Richard Russo, the author of eight novels, won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel, “Empire Falls.” He has written screen plays and television adaptations of several of his novels. In the nine essays of “The Destiny Thief,” Russo provides insights into his life as a writer, teacher, friend and reader. The essays traverse his writing life, expanding our knowledge of who he is, giving deep insight into his creative process. All events are free. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit.bookstockvt.org or email info@bookstockvt. org.

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Author Sara Ward to talk about new novel, “Aesop Lake” Thursday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will welcome Sarah Ward for a book talk on her new young adult novel, “Aesop Lake.” “Aesop Lake” details the struggles of two teens, both having witnessed distressing events and left feeling anxious, scared, and torn between themselves and their loved ones. Swept together by chance, the two reckon with the fundamental questions of loyalty and courage. Sarah Ward writes young adult fiction, poetry and journal articles in the field of child welfare. Over a 25-year career as a social worker, Ward has worked with young adults and families with harrowing backgrounds. She won the 2007 Editor’s Choice Award for the New England Anthology of Poetry for her poem “Warmer Waters,” and she is a member of the League of Vermont Writers since 2008. As a social worker, Ward has published several journal articles, and was recently a co-author on an article published December 2016 in Child and Youth Services Review titled, “Building a landscape of resilience after workplace violence in public child welfare.” In her limited spare time, Ward enjoys a good book, a little yoga and a cup of tea in her home in Williston. 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. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.

Bourbon Renewal to return to Brandon with “Y’all-ternative” tunes Saturday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal bring their own brand of “Y’all-ternative” music back to Brandon Music on Saturday, July 28, armed with the makings of Connors’ third album. Before heading into the studio in September, they’ll debut some brand-new songs and have fun with newer arrangements of old songs, all of which comes to new heights due to the tight working unit of Connors’ band, Bourbon Renewal. The band is comprised of some of Boston’s finest jazz and Americana musicians, all of whom have graced Brandon Music’s beautiful stage with Connors, or as part of the John Funkhouser Trio/Quartet: Britt Connors, on vocals, guitar, and songwriting; John Funkhouser on keys and

backup vocals; Ed Lucie on bass and backup vocals; Andrew Stern on guitars; and Mike Connors on drums. For the past decade, Connors has been honing her craft as a songwriter while building a loyal following. She and Bourbon Renewal have been turning heads with their top-notch band sound and vocal harmo-

nies, performing at some of the top venues in the Boston area, including Club Passim, formerly Johnny D’s, Toad, Lizard Lounge, and Atwood’s in Cambridge, plus venues throughout New England and as far as Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. Concert tickets are $20. Dinner and the show are $45. Reserva-

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Billings Farm & Museum will hold its annual quilt exhibition, showcasing quilts like this, entitled “Logs.”

Billings to feature Windsor County quilters for 32nd annual Quilt Exhibition

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“Aunt Jack” is a comedy staring featuring Randolph resident Jeff Tolbert in the title role, plus Tristan Goding, Susan Loynd, Joshua Huffman, Nimue Washburn and Bob Carmody.

Vermont Pride continues at Chandler

July 25, 27-29—RANDOLPH— Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph continues for the second weekend in its eighth annual summer pride festival. It includes a world premiere, the screwball farce “Aunt Jack”; a northeastern premiere, the late-inlife sexual-identity drama “A Perfect Fi”t; and a New England premiere, the long-term relationship study “Bright

Half Life.” The 10-day festival will also feature a benefit screening of the film “Philadelphia” and a showcase of Gabriel Q’s visual artistry. Also, on Wednesday July 25, a free 25th-anniversary showing of Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-winning “Philadelphia” will be screened at 7 p.m. with donations accepted to Vermont CARES and the HIV/HCV Resource Center.

The schedule this week is as follows: Friday, July 27, “Bright Half Life”; Saturday, July 28, “Aunt Jack”; and Sunday, July 29, “A Perfect Fit.” All performances are held at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a talkback and reception. Tickets are $22 adults and $17 students – at the door. For more information or advance tickets, visit chandler-arts.org or call 802-728-6464.

July 28-Sept. 16—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host its 32nd Annual Quilt Exhibition from July 28-Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. featuring quilts made by Windsor County quilters. The exhibition will include quilting activities and demonstrations for every age and skill level, with quilters on hand to discuss their work. Challenge quilts made by the Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild will also be exhibited. A quilt challenge requires specific design and construction rules agreed upon by guild members, with the goal of improving their quilting skills. For over three decades, Billings Farm & Museum has played a significant role promoting and encouraging the quilting tradition in Windsor County. Admission to Billings Farm & Museum’s 31st Annual Quilt Exhibition includes the operating dairy farm, orientation and farm life exhibits, the restored and furnished 1890 Farm House, plus daily programs and activities. 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.

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See this piece and the rest of the “My First Street He(art): NYC” exhibit in its last days at The Alley Gallery, Rutland.

Street art exhibit to close with reception, after party Saturday, July 28, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND— The closing reception for “My First Street He(art): NYC,” a street art, mural, and graffiti show of over 40 artists from around the world, will be Saturday, July 28, 5-8 p.m. at The Alley Gallery, Center St., Rutland. Free wine, light refreshments, and live music will bring the spirit of this show to light on Saturday. “My First Street He(art):NYC” speaks to Curator Alison Wallis’ first real love of all the many art forms out there. She is bringing us all her first loves, starting from the beginning, with the hope that someone else will fall for these forms we often overlook: street art, murals, and graffiti. Alison co-founded and ran Ad Hoc Art for over a decade. It was the first street art gallery and first gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

She also started and ran the largest mural project in the five New York City boroughs called Welling Court Mural Project in Astoria, Queens. Alison Wallis curated this incredible 40-plus group exhibition, calling it “a monumental show for Vermont.” Wallis said that she invited some of the “founding pioneers of the Graffiti and Street Art movements” and that not only are they represented here in this show, but also the “leaders in the world of murals, plus those who travel globally for painting projects and exhibit in museum,” displaying in Rutland. The closing reception is free and open to the public. An after party will be held at the bar across the alley. For more information, email vtalleygallery@gmail.com.

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Killington Music Festival closes season with Potpourri on Killington Peak Saturday, July 28, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Killington Music Festival holds its special season finale performance atop Killington Peak at the Peak Lodge, Saturday, July 28, at 7 p.m. It’s an evening of breathtaking music and views. A festival favorite,

this program will surely impress with music by Rolla, Mascagni, Handel-Halvorsen, Beethoven and Gardel, with KMF faculty members Daniel Andai and Boris Abramov on violin, John Vaida, viola and Theodore Buchholz on cello. This concert is at the

Killington Peak Lodge (weather permitting), and moves to Ramshead if its raining. Arrive at the K-1 Gondola by 6:15 p.m. To purchase tickets call 800-621-6867. For more information, call 802773-4003 or visit killingtonmusicfestival.org.

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Riding to End Addiction

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From Metric Century ride to a Rails/Trails Family ride FOUR DIFFERENT ROUTES – something for every level of riding skill!

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Sunday, July 29, 5:30 p.m.—ROCHESTER—The Joan Hutton Landis Summer Reading Series features acclaimed and accomplished writers and poets who bring to the Sunday evening readings a vivid spectrum of extraordinary voices from locations both distant and near. This week, July 29, authors Jensen and Beach Bianca Stone will be present. Readings take place at 5:30 p.m. in the main gallery, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Refreshments will follow. Readings are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Jensen Beach is the author of two collections of short fiction, most recently “Swallowed by the Cold,” winner of the 2017 Vermont Book Award. His fiction has appeared in A Public Space, The Paris Review, and The New Yorker, among others. Beach will read from this new collection. Bianca Stone is a writer and visual artist. She was born and raised in Vermont and

moved to New York City in 2007 where she received her MFA from NYU. She collaborated with Anne Carson on “Antigonick,” a book pairing Carson’s translation of “Antigone” with Stone’s illustration and comics (2012). Stone is the author of the poetry collection “Someone Else’s Wedding Vows,” (2014), “Poetry Comics From the Book of Hours” (2016) and “The Möbius Strip Club of Grief “(2018). Her poems, poetry comics, and nonfiction have appeared in a variety of magazines including Poetry, jubilat, and Georgia Review. She has returned to Vermont with her husband and collaborator, the poet Ben Pease, and their daughter Odette, where they run the Ruth Stone Foundation, a writing collective and letterpress studio. Stone will read from “The Möbius Strip Club of Grief” in Rochester. BigTown Gallery is located at 99 North Main St., Rochester. For more information, visit bigtowngallery.com.

The Brass Connection swings into Weston Sunday, July 29, 4 p.m.— WESTON—The Sundays on the Hill concert series welcomes the return of The Brass Connection to Weston’s historic and acoustically perfect Church on the Hill (Community Church) on Sunday, July 29 at 4 p.m. The church is located on Lawrence Hill Road and is just a few steps up the hill from the Weston Village Green, off Route

100. Parking is available at the church and along the road and village green. This concert is sure to delight audiences young and old. The musicians of the Brass Connection include Daryl Robbins and Jon Clark (trumpets), Hillary Ledebuhr (French horn), Chris Baird (trombone), Chip Halt (tuba), and Alex Garde (percussion). This group, formed in 2000, will

“take your audience on a musical odyssey.” They perform many styles of music including classical, ragtime, dixieland, blues, patriotic swing, Broadway show selections and Tijuana brass. The program will be a pop-style eclectic program drawing from some of these genres. The cost is $5 for adults (children 12 and under are free.

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Sunday, July 29, 4 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the second of this season’s Grace Coolidge Musicales on Sunday, July 29, at 4 p.m. The 45-minute concert is free; donations are welcome. Back by popular demand are mezzo-soprano Ellen Nordstrom and pianist Abigail Charbeneau as the Mairzy Doats Duo, performing the popular tunes of World Wars I and II and the years between. The duo will pay special tribute to Irving Berlin, with some of the American songwriter’s all-time favorites including “Let’s Face the Music and Dance,” “Blue Skies,” “Cheek to Cheek,” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep

Me Warm.” Vintage costumes and décor will add to the fun. The musicale will be held in the President Calvin Coolidge Museum & Education Center. It showcases the piano given to Mrs. Coolidge by the Baldwin Company and used in the family quarters at The White House. It was the first piano ever to be flown in an airplane. The Grace Coolidge Musicales, which conclude on Aug. 26, are organized by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and generously sponsored by the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation. The Coolidge Site is located at 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth. For more information, call 802-672-3773 or visit historicsites.vermont.gov.

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FOOD MATTERS Farmers’ Markets Vermont Farmers’ Market Depot Park, Rutland (75+ vendors!): Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Lakes Region Farmers’ Market Main Street, Poultney: Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Fair Haven Farmers’ Market On the Park, Fair Haven: Thursday, 3-6 p.m.

Feast & Field Farmers’ Market Clark Farm, Barnard: Thursday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Sun-filled summer days

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

Rochester Farmers’ Market & Exchange On the Park, Rochester: Friday, 3-6 p.m.

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

Mt. Tom Farmers’ Market

Vis pour voyager, et voyager pour vivre! Translation: Live to travel, and travel to live – with a get-

Mt. Tom parking lot, Woodstock: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Rutland Regional offers tai chi classes panied by deep breathing. It is considered safe for all ages and levels of fitness. Many believe that he benefits of tai chi are vast and include stress reduction, increased balance and flexibility, relaxation, and pain relief. It is often recommended for anyone with arthritis, diabetes, stress and a variety of other health conditions. Cost of the course is $15. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register visit www.rrmc.org or call 802.772.2400.

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Sugar and Spice

Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832

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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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The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

RYT preforms Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ JULY 26-AUG. 4 — RUTLAND — Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” July 26-Aug. 4 as a traveling troupe. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed by Andrew Freeman, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a comedy written by William Shakespeare in 1595-96. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals) who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world. In this production, 18 thespians from middle and high schools of the greater Rutland area are participating. Several shows are being held indoors. For the shows performed outdoors, rain locations are available. Show times are as follows: • Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m.

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“In the Beautiful Gardens” at The Lilac Inn, Brandon Friday, July 27, 7 p.m. the Gazebo at Godnick Adult Center, Rutland Saturday, July 28, 2 p.m. Belmont Village Green, Mount Holly Saturday, July 28, 7 p.m. at West Rutland Town Hall, West Rutland Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. “On the Field” at Giorgetti Park, Rutland Monday, July 30, 7 p.m. Springfield Cinema Theatre, Springfield Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Community Room at The Maples, Rutland (selected scenes) Wednesday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. Community Room at The Gables, Rutland

(selected scenes) • Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Wallingford Town Hall, Wallingford • Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. at The Larson Farm, 69 South Street in Wells Each show will feature Rutland Youth Theatre’s famous bake sale (except for the Maples and the Gables) with proceeds going to support RYT’s theatrical endeavors. All shows are free and open to the public (donations accepted). Rutland Youth Theatre is part of the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department and is a nonprofit organization. For more information visit www. rutlandrec.com/theatre or call (802) 591-0041.

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Killington Parks and Recreation Department gets ready for the annual chili cook-off, with a variety of chili flavors.

Annual chili cook-off to be held Thursday, July 26

Thursday, July 26, 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Parks and Recreation Department will host the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road, Thursday from 5-8 p.m., with rain location at Snowshed Long Trail Pub, Killington Resort. Large pots of chili will feature a variety of flavors for participants to sample and vote for their favorites.Many of Killington’s top restaurants will be competing along with local organization and individuals. Trophies will be awarded for Best Meat, Vegetarian, and People’s Choice. Winners will be announced at 7:45 p.m. “The 6th annual chili cook off is returning again this year and shaping up to be a great event,” said Cathy Foutch, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Chili Cook-Off takes place in conjunction with the River Road Summer Concert Series that night, featuring live

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music by the Chad Hollister Band at 6 p.m. Admission is free, chili tasting is $10 a person, $15 for two, or $25 for a family of four via cash or check only. Defending their 2017 titles are: • Jamaican Mountain Grill (Jerk Shack), which won the First Place Judges Choice and People’s Choice award • JW Plumbing and Heating, for best non-restaurant and Second Place People’s Choice • The Lookout for Third Place People’s Choice • Farrell Distributing for Most Original/ Creative • Liquid Art for Hottest Chili • Birch Ridge Inn for Best Bribe Attempt • The Garlic for Best Side Dish or Garnish • Greater Killington Women’s Club for Best Presentation • Killington Deli for Best Dressed • Preston’s for Best Traditional Chili

The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

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REDC wins grant for new health center $131,206 grant will include new base for Parent-Child Center

RUTLAND—The Vermont Agency cute redevelopment and renovation needs or delays in development. The of Commerce and Community Devel- with funding from the ACCD. RCPCC also runs a Learning Together opment (ACCD) has awarded Rutland “Rutland Economic Development program that supports pregnant and Economic Development CorporaCorporation is pleased to support our parenting teens to earn high school tion (REDC) a subgrant of $131,206 Rutland County Parent Child Center diplomas, receive prenatal care, and to develop a health and education through the process. The RCPCC is learn about healthy lifestyles through center that will house the Rutland a critically important resource that cooking classes and physical activiCounty Parent-Child Center (RCPsupports our children, families and ties. CC). The RCPCC currently operates at workforce,” said Tyler Richardson, “The Rutland County Parent Child 16 Chaplin Ave., but will have a single Executive Director of REDC. Center is grateful for the opportubase once the project is complete. Remediation work is soon coming nity to build its 2Gen Whole Family “This is one of many projects fund- and includes isolating contaminatEducation Center. This multi-dimened by the State’s Brownfield clean-up ed soils and installing a sub-slab sional community space will provide fund,” said Michael Schirling, Secredepressurization system for the comprehensive wrap-around sertary of the Agency of Commerce and existing vacant building. The Vervices to families in Rutland including Community Development, high-quality early child“one that will strengthen hood education, career ONCE COMPLETE, THE SITE WILL BE both the greater Rutland pathways for adults, and a COMPLETELY HABITABLE AND SAFE. community and the families shared space for an array of that RCPCC serves.” community groups, classes, The designated brownfield site mont Department of Environmental meetings and social events for famfor the project is 16 Chaplin Ave. in Conservation (DEC) has granted an ilies,” said Mary Zigman, executive Rutland, which began as a residential additional $67,000 to fund remedidirector of the RCPCC. dwelling in the early 1900s and then ation work. Once complete, the site The RCPCC, one of 15 parent-child was used for various businesses and will be completely habitable and safe centers is located throughout Verfacilities until finally the site was again to repurpose. mont, is a community-based, private acquired by the RCPCC in 2012. The Through the RCPCC, families non-profit organization whose site’s numerous uses throughout the can access the Children’s Integrated mission is to nurture children, youth years has led to contamination in the Services—Early Intervention (CIS-EI) and families through supportive and soil, and the RCPCC has been working System, which is an early-intervenpositive educational experiences that with Rutland Economic Develoption system for children from birth enhance their success in the commument Corporation to plan and exeto 3 years old with special health nity.

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The Comcast Rutland Technician Team, with the award recipient, Russ Schoengarth, at the center of the photo. The current requesting employee, Seth Howland, is currently deployed with his U.S. Army Reserve unit.

Rutlander recognized for supporting coworkers and citizen-service members Russell Schoengarth, the technical operations supervisor at the Rutland Comcast Service Center, was recently presented with the U.S. Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award and the ESGR Above and Beyond Award. David Wheel, representing Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented the awards for the unconditional support that Schoengarth has given to his employee and citizen-service member, Seth Howland, of Rutland. Howland is a member of the US Army Reserve, currently deployed and serving as Motor Sergeant for the 92nd Ordnance Company, of Plattsburgh, New York. He works full time as a communications technician for Comcast Rutland. Howland commented that Schoengarth is the most supportive super-

visor he has ever had in his military career. Vermont ESGR presented Schoengarth and the Comcast Rutland Team with the Above and Beyond Award, for their support to several Guard and Reserve members over the years. Comcast Rutland also was recognized as a Vermont semi-finalist for the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award, the highest award that can be presented to the civilian employer of a Guard or Reserve member. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a U.S. Department of Defense organization that promotes, recognizes, and enhances civilian employer support of citizen service members. ESGR, with its partners, also facilitates meaningful employment opportunities for citizen warriors, all veterans, and military spouses.

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Community walk to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. — RUTLAND — To help raise awareness and support of breastfeeding, as well as commemorate World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, Rutland Women’s Healthcare has organized a community walk that will take place Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the RRMC Loop at Rutland Regional Medical Center. This event is free and open to the community; all are welcome to participate. There will be information and resources available about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has long been recognized as important for both moth-

er’s and baby’s health. Breastfed infants and children in the U.S. have lower incidence of intestinal disease, asthma, respiratory infections, ear infections, childhood diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome, and leukemia. It also provides children with a lower risk of obesity. Women who breastfeed have a lower incidence of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis. For more information or questions about the event please contact, Lisa Underhill, Rutland Women’s Healthcare at 802-775-1901 or Jill Hamilton, Public Health Nutritionist and WIC Supervisor at 802-786-5901.

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The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

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New bike park opens at S6 POMFRET—On Saturday, July 21 the Woodstock Inn & Resort, in partnership with Sinuosity: Flowing Trails, unveiled three miles of completed mountain biking trails that are now accessible via the Suicide Six Ski Area’s quad chairlift. The new bike park welcomes all ages and skill levels with a variety of progressive terrains, pump tracks, a Strider park and a skills development

area to develop confidence and technique. Advanced riders can test skill levels on the flowing jump lines and technical DH-specific runs. Certified coaches, premium bike rentals for children and adults from Kona and Santa Cruz, scenic chair rides, hiking, craft beer and farm-to-table fare are available for guests. With the new Elemental Bike Park, Suicide Six will now be a year-round destination, allowing

families to experience authentic Vermont throughout the seasons. The Elemental Bike Park at Suicide Six is open seven days a week with lift access on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. For more information visit www. mtbs6.com. The full list of rates and rental prices are listed here: www. mtbs6.com/tickets-passes.

The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

GOLF

Parker wins 10th senior women’s golf championship Defending champion Reggie Parker of Ekwanok Country Club in Manchester captured her 10th Vermont Senior Women’s Amateur golf title and the Ruth Raymond Jones memorial trophy this week at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury. Parker went into the final day of play with a three-stroke lead over Mary Brush of Burlington CC and held steady, finishing with a two-day total 160 to Brush’s 164. Brush was awarded the Loretta Tupper Lillie runner-up trophy. Nancy Devaux of West Bolton Golf Club, playing in her

first Senior championship, finished in third place with 168. Parker also won the Mary R. Emans Legend trophy for low gross score among players 70 years and older. Susie Bremner of Rocky Ridge Golf Course won the Dolores Frenier Messier Super Senior trophy in the 65-69 age category. The low Net winner was Lois Forester of Brattleboro Country Club. Williston Golf Course and Burlington Country Club, always strong contenders, were the co-winners of the Pat Job Cup team competition. The

first day featured a low-putt contest, which was won by Cathy Neff of Vermont National Country Club with just 26 putts. The Ruth Raymond Jones Memorial Seniors’ Championship began in 1966. The event is open to women golfers 55 years and older who are Vermont residents or who belong to a Vermont real estate golf club. Seventy women from around the state participated this year and enjoyed two perfect days of golf weather and the camaraderie of their fellow competitors.

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Rutland fall sports to begin RUTLAND—Any high school student interested in playing a fall sport must attend the sports information meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rutland High School gym with a parent or guardian. High School practices

will start Aug. 13 and Aug. 16, 2018. Any middle school student interested in playing a fall sport must attend the sports information meeting on Monday Aug. at 6:30 p.m. in the RHS gym. A parent/guardian must Rutland sports, page 31

Killington Softball League: A new leader? Times, they are changing for Clearly Moguls. They dominated the league from 2014-2016, winning three championships. They were knocked off their throne in the 2017 championship and now find themselves on the brink of elimination in only the third round of games. It wasn’t even old foes Killington Resort or McGrath’s Sushi that led to their demise. It was the young bucks, OmyaRamas

who handed them two straight losses. CM had beaten them five straight games but OR won when it mattered the most. They won the last game of the regular season, knocking CM from the No. 1 seed and then beat them in the playoffs. The regular season game was all tied up 10-10 going into the seventh and then OR put on a hitting clinic, practically batting through their order and scoring six runs. CM had no answer and fell 16-10. Bailey Peters pitched a hell of a game. CM won in the long ball category, with five over the fence but they were all for naught. Tall Tom Gilligan continued his web gem mastery in right center, adding two

more to his total. In the playoff game, CM built a 7-0 lead after three innings and then it was all downhill from there. OR woke up their bats, scoring 11 runs over the next two innings and never looked back. They won 14-8. Peters continued his hot play from the mound and delivered four “Cold Beer K’s.” Brando Remick had a spectacular web gem for CM, running forward and scooping the ball one foot from the ground. Angel Shannon had one as well when he knocked a ball down, stayed with it and chucked it to first for the out. The Karrtel finished with zero wins to cap off an imperfect season. They had a doubleheader of Killington softball, page 31

Rules on airborne balls Question: Kelley and Jim are playing in a tournament. On the 10th hole, Jim’s ball rests on the bank in front of the green. He strokes his ball and the ball goes straight into the bank. The ball never gets airborne. Jim says he is entitled to relief because the ball is embedded. Kelly says Jim is not entitled to relief because the ball never got airborne. Is Kelley correct? Answer: Because the ball never got airborne, the ball cannot be embedded in its own pitch mark. Pitch mark implies the ball has been airborne. Kelley knows the rules. Jim is incorrect. See USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2016-2017, 25-2/6. The 2017-2018 rules have not yet been published. Golf clinics continue Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Remember, the swings the thing and continuous improvement is what it’s all about.

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RUSCO - 7 year-old. Neutered male. Jack Russell Terrier mix. I’m a playful, on the go fella and I must admit my favorite toys are those plush squeaky ones – they’re such fun! I do enjoy carrying them around and squeaking them as I run around.

PETPersonals TILLY - 7 year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever. I’m a barrel of energy and I’m always on the go! I certainly don’t act like a 7 year-old dog! I’m always wagging my tail and I’m wiggly and happy when I meet new people. I’m very social.

SKY - 6 year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Brown tabby. I am a beautiful tabby who would love to have you admire me. I will do head bumps with you but can easily be over stimulated. I came to the shelter because my owner passed away.

BUDDY - 8 year-old. Neutered male. Domestic long hair. Orange tiger. I’m a super sweet fella who is easy to have around. My long fur will need brushing and attention so it doesn’t get matted and I can stay as handsome as can be! I’d like to be an indoor cat!

KAI - 1 year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m a very outgoing and social lady who will make you smile and giggle when you’re with me. I love being with people. I do love my toys, too, and can catch tennis balls in mid air.

JESSE - 8.5 year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Tortoiseshell with white. I am a very lovely tortoiseshell lady cat with white highlights. I am a sweet, loving cat who enjoys a long session of petting. I am declawed in the front which means I must be an indoor-only cat.

JULIO - 11 year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. Hi, my name is Julio and I am the most mellow cat you have ever met. I am a friendly kitty who would love to sit on your lap and get all the attention. I don’t get along with other cats.

BODIE - 8 year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I am a very shy guy but I do have a lot of love to offer. I’m a quiet guy but once I warm up, you’ll see I am a kind soul who loves toys and jumping on your lap and covering you with my hair.

ZEEK - 6 year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. What a fella I am. I am one statuesque gentleman with a lot of stage presence. Everyone is so impressed with my personality. I don’t have to even say a word and everyone just falls in love.

RED - 3 year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. I’m very social and I love to be with people. I will wag and wiggle and smile when I see you. I’m also super smart and I know Sit, Shake and Down and I hope to learn more commands.

MAX - 3 year-old. Neutered male. Beagle mix. I’m a playful fella who likes to chase balls and if they have squeakers in them I’ll happily squeak, squeak, squeak. I need lots of exercise and play time and I do enjoy walks and hikes.

MOLLY - 6 year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black. Hi there my name is Molly and I am a sweet kitty that would love a lap to sit on. I love to be brushed and pampered. I do love attention and if you call my name I will come running!

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Featuring pets from:

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BRE My name is Bre and I am famous for my ability to sing and to sing often! I love people, but need to be your only pet. I am a couch potato that loves to go for rides and since I am only 17 pounds I am easy to take everywhere! Stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Wednesday throuth Saturday from 124:30 p.m. Call 802-885-3997 for more information.

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society

All of these pets are available for adoption at

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765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org

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SASHA Hi! My name’s Sasha and I’m a 6-year-old spayed female German Shepherd. My family suffered a great tragedy and had no other option but to give me up. I came to Lucy Mackenzie with my little canine companion, Herbie, who has been adopted. After receiving some much needed TLC, I’m ready to be adopted myself! I can’t wait to find my new home, but in the meantime, I’m working very hard on learning some great new tricks and skills. I’ve learned how to walk really well on a leash, and am working on patience. I’ve come such a long way! I’d love to continue my training in my new home and wouldn’t mind finding a family that has experience with German Shepherds. At this point in my life, I would be most pleased to be the only dog in the house. It’s OK, though – I’m all the dog that you will need! If you’ve been looking for a lovely German Shepherd dog that promises to bring you lots of love and laughs, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, VT.We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 PM. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at www.lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We hope to see you soon!

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‘Let your right brain run the show’ By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Sagittarius Moon. The fact that the Sun entered Leo on July 22, is something we could talk about, but between Mercury turning retrograde, the upcoming ‘Day Out of Time’, and the Heliacal Rising of Sirius, all happening this week, we’ve got bigger fish to fry. Let’s start with Mercury, which turns Retrograde on July 26th and will stay in that mode until the 19th of August. It’s common knowledge that this phenomenon creates a lot of confusion for us, but when we ask people what we can do to mitigate the craziness, the general consensus is always: expect Murphy’s Law to be operative for the next 2 or 3 weeks and learn to live with it. While there is a portion of truth in this, I like to take the concept one step further. Mercury governs the thinking mechanisms of the Left Brain. When it moves into its retrograde phase the Left Brain shuts off. Perhaps it’s more accurate to say that the processes that come under the jurisdiction of that part of the brain get unplugged. Because we in the civilized world worship the mind, and spend 99 percent of our time operating out of that aspect of our consciousness, whenever Mercury decides to black out, our lives appear to get complicated by mechanical failures, communication breakdowns, missing time, cancellations, recantations, and scheduling issues that make us nuts. There is a long list of things that come up to create chaos under this influence. My experience of Mercury Rx has shown me that there is a beautiful method to its madness. There is an expression that goes: “Man make plans and God laughs.” Our plans and ideas come out of our minds. When human be-

THE FEMALE SIDE OF THE BRAIN CAN ENTER THE PICTURE AND REDESIGN THE PLAN. ings set things up they tend to think that everything goes in a straight line; we have been educated to think that it’s all going to fall into place just because we want it to. Under the influence of Mercury retrograde what happens is, the Right Brain comes into play and spends approximately three weeks fine tuning and adding her two-cents to our best laid plans. All the mechanical breakdowns, communication gaps, and missed appointments function to redirect us into a “plan” that works. If we can learn how to relax under this influence, instead of getting all rigid and uptight about whatever we thought our big ideas were going to get us, the female side of the brain can enter the picture and redesign the plan to be much more interesting and creative than whatever we had in mind. The trick to getting through any Mercury retrograde period is: get your vehicle fixed before it moves into that phase so you don’t break down on the side of the road, and figure out how to spend the next three weeks letting your right brain run the show. This means: 1. Trust your intuition implicitly; don’t second guess it 2. Let your instincts guide you 3. Don’t get hung up on your big ideas or your best laid plans; open the space for something more miraculous to occur 4. Let your higher self enter the picture and show your ego how to lighten up and let go Moving on to the ‘The Day Out of Time:” In both the Mayan and the Egyptian traditions the 25th of July is the annual reset point for everything in creation. On the physical level it marks the date where the rains come to flood the earth and fertilize the soil, so that its bounty can continue to nourish and supply us with life. The Day Out of Time is the moment when all of life takes a deep breath and gives itself 24 hours to ‘Be’ in the still point, where everything merges into oneness, long enough for us to see where we’re at and emerge from that point with a clear vision for the future. As far as the Heliacal Rising of Sirius goes, Sirius is the brightest star in the heavens. It is the home of the Cosmic Christ for the entire galaxy. Another way to put it would be to say that it is the Earth’s Higher Self. As its rays line up to

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ondering if and when your ship will come in has you weighing your options. The security issue is huge. And what was supposed to come through is still stuck in limbo. With that in mind you are looking at patching things together until the time comes. There are a thousand and one reasons why it might be necessary to backpedal. Those of you who aren’t waiting for the pot at the end of the rainbow, could very well need to be eating your words, or taking back things that were said not too long ago, in order to clear up any doubts there might be about your integrity.

our concept of what being in a relationship requires of you is being shaken and stirred by people and things that make you look at what it means to be yourself. There are inner and outer power struggles that have caught you between doing what’s expected, and being who you are. Surrounded by energies that make it impossible to express yourself freely, in the midst of it all, your primary issues are being called out as a means to help you revamp beliefs that stem from the idea that all love is conditional. Yes, it’s time to rock the boat so don’t be afraid to make a few waves.

n the midst of doing your best to hold things together, another part of you wants to fly away. And if it isn’t about flying away, you are becoming deeply aware of the fact that there are reasons to live that transcend the business of what goes on from day to day. If your dreams are beholden to the needs of others, don’t be discouraged. It looks to me like it will take a little time for them to wake up and smell the coffee. Don’t waste your breath trying to persuade them. This is one of those times when it’s best to lay low, and let everyone open their eyes, one day at a time.

t might make sense to look at what you expect from yourself, and at what you expect from ‘Life’. These things go back to what ‘Daddy’ or ‘Mommy’ expected from you and they keep you from living in your heart. At the moment what appear to be ‘life-and-death’ situations are there to bring you to a place that allows you to whittle yourself down to the truth. To make it through all if this, stop looking at the drama, and look at what it’s wringing out of you. You’re closer to the bone than you’ve ever been and as hard as this feels, the difficulty is honing your soul to perfection.

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ecent mind blows have turned everything upside down. In some cases the tumult is a blessing and the changes that are being wrought have been a long time coming. Soon enough you will be better off than before. For others, it’s hard to know what to say. It could be that your reputation is on the ropes. It’s also possible that you’ve got hell to pay for things that until now you managed to keep well hidden. Whatever the story is, change is the operative word, and your ability to ride this wave, for better or worse, will either set you free or bring all of your chickens home to roost.

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May 21 - June 20

ho said you had to have it all figured out? God knows what you expect from yourself, but given the fact that enlightenment is a long way off, it seems a bit strange that you think you’re supposed to have all the answers. What I see is that you are on the right path. What you need to keep in mind is that this is just the beginning of things that will unfold over time. Your purpose is gestating inside the goals that you have currently set for yourself. Instead of assuming that you’ve found the answer, relax enough to see that you have to find yourself before it will come.

ou’ve come through all of this with flying colors. At the same time, there is always that piece that is sure that the other shoe is bound to drop. As long as you don’t sink into over-confidence you will be able to use this plateau of stability as a jumping off place for things that are much more interesting than the ‘stuff’ that was dragging you down a few months ago. I can see that you are ready to burst into a super nova, but it may be wise to be content with slow progress, in limited areas. Be mindful of the company you keep, and let baby steps lead you to keep up the good work

n some level you are well aware that you have entered a whole new phase of your life. What you are less aware of is what to do about it, and a big part of you is clinging to the need to keep resuscitating the old story. When life asks us to join it in a game of 52-Pick-Up, all of the cards remain in the air until they hit the ground. You keep scrambling around trying to define yourself at a time when everything is open to question and there is no way of knowing who you are. That being said, take your hands off the wheel and let the part of you that is being reborn show you what’s next.

fter a long period of being stuck between a rock and a hard place, or in a situation where you had no room to breathe, you are sitting pretty wondering how you got this lucky. With tons of external pressure off your back, now you have time to look at what you would really like to be doing. At the moment you are surrounded by a ton of spiritual support. This has inspired you to give back some of the goodness that has been raining down on you of late. The desire to help others is running hand in hand with the desire to take up something new and unfurl your creative gifts.

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eep doing what you’re doing. Even if you’re starting to wonder about the definition of insanity, in your case, the act of pouring your heart into the same old thing is about to be rewarded with things that will blow you away. They will come in the form of surprises that open your heart and show you that all of this has been worth it. The dreams that got lost along the way are due to walk back into your life and restore your faith in yourself. Between now and then, mind your own business, hold steady, keep the faith that has been there forever, and get ready for what is to come.

ou have everything hitting you at once, in a situation that has its roots in things that happened a long time ago. Your desire to fix things, or to get everyone to ‘see it your way’, seems to make sense, until you realize that whatever’s going on has to get unraveled inside you before anything is going to change. Part of you as aware enough of spiritual things to know what this means, but it’s not about saying a few prayers, and blowing an affirmation or two on what’s at issue. Your deepest ‘stuff’ is up for review. If you are willing to look it in the eye you will be able to fix this mess.

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aving just been hammered with a huge emotional jolt, or the after effects of too much weight on your shoulders, you are rounding the bend, and coming out on the other side with a whole new reason for living. The sense of loss has been replaced with an open space that is ready to hold more of the world in your heart. With the weight on your shoulders gone, the feeling of freedom is enormous. At this point there is no need to keep licking your wounds, or keep whining about how hard things have been. You’re off the hook my friend. The future is wide open.

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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The Mountain Times • July 25-31, 2018

Dry weather may mean less Lyme disease

By Dave Mance III

Over the past few decades, black-legged tick populations have grown relentlessly throughout much of southern Vermont and New Hampshire, and farther north in the Connecticut and Champlain Valleys. These are the ticks that carry Lyme disease, and so what was once a novelty illness has become a rite of passage for many. It’s probably safe to say that by now everyone reading this knows someone who’s had the disease, if they haven’t had it themselves. But some years are worse than others when it comes to Lyme disease infection rates, so the obvious question is: what causes this? Part of the answer involves the population of deer and small mammals. There’s been elegant science done that establishes a neat connection between Lyme disease rates and good acorn years. The oaks produce a good crop, which causes a spike in the mouse and chipmunk populations the next year, and then a surge in human Lyme disease cases a year after that. Weather also plays a role, but maybe not in the way you might think. Around here there’s a lot of speculation every winter that maybe the cold will knock back the ticks. Unfortunately, any hope placed in this idea is probably misplaced. Remember that deep cold we had in late December this year, when much of the region dipped well below zero at night and didn’t get above freezing for two weeks? During this cold snap researchers were studying tick mortality in Maine, and noted that temperatures below the snow were pretty much a constant 30 degrees, well above the 14 degree threshold below which ticks start to die. Even in areas where ticks had no protection from leaves or snow, they were surviving at rates between 30 and 40 percent. Dry early summer weather, though, like the kind we’re having this year, does affect ticks, or at least the rate at which humans contract Lyme disease. “Most tick species show reduced host seeking behavior when it’s dry,” said James Burtis, a postdoctoral associate at Cornell University who’s studying the subject. “Blacklegged ticks are particularly sensitive to desiccation, likely in part due to their smaller size and their adaptation to moist forest environments.” Ticks can seem supernaturally tough. Pinch one with all

your strength between the fleshy parts of your fingers and nothing happens. Drop one in a glass of water and it’ll just sit on the bottom wriggling instead of drowning, waiting for you to toss the water outside so it can walk away. But its Achilles heel is desiccation – a fancy word for drying out. They need moisture, which is why you find them in the moist leaf litter at the edge of the yard and not in the drier, mown parts. Expose a tick nymph to air with 40 percent humidity and deprive it of moisture for 24 hours and it will likely die. In early summer, the tiny nymphs – about the size of a poppy seed – have to climb up a stem of grass or brush and then just hang there waiting for you or something else warm blooded to brush into them so they can eat. The wind dries them out. The sun dries them out. As a result, in hot, dry years, they need to climb up and down the vegetation more often to rehydrate. There’s evidence they don’t climb as high, since the farther they get from the moist duff layer, the more exposed they are; this presumably would make them more likely to be stepped on than brushed into. They may also do more questing at night when there’s more moisture, which further limits human exposure. Some of the ticks might be dying in the drought. “There is some evidence that ticks burn through their energy reserves when it is hot and dry,” said Burtis, “but those are just preliminary data.” It’s best not to make too much of this, though. In one long-term study noted that while researchers collected fewer tick nymphs by “flagging” (dragging corduroy cloth through the brush) in dry years, the tick counts on rodents they trapped didn’t show a big variation between wet and dry years, which seems to indicate that many of the tick nymphs are still getting their blood meal, it’s just coming from a mouse and not a human. Presumably the drought won’t last all summer, and so the nymphs could yet resurface with a vengeance. But in the meantime, being able to take my 17-month-old daughter into the woods with my tick alarm on “alert” instead of “paranoid,” is a nice silver lining to the too-dry weather. Dave Mance III is the editor of Northern Woodlands magazine. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine: northernwoodlands.org.

Gratitude power! “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around,” Willie Nelson wrote. Who’d ever imagine how great the power of gratitude is? Just making a list for a couple of weeks of two or more experiences we’re grateful for each day boosts our energy, enthusiasm, determination, and alertness for more than six months! The “positive psychology” of gratitude, optimism, happiness, forgiveness, altruism, and compassion improves our physical, mental, and relational well-being. “Negative psychology,” focusing on mental illness, Mountain trauma, addiction, and on Meditation stress, has the opposite By Marguerite te effect, according to Jill Dye “The Transformative Power of Gratitude” at huffpost.com. “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance,” Eckhart Tolle observed. “Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices,” Robert Braathe added. Spiritual leader and author Louise Hay’s meditations and affirmations have helped millions around the world. “How we start our day is often how we live our lives. ... Every thought I think is creating my future,” she said at a Hay House World Summit I was privileged to attend. It was also the day I first heard Nick Ortner introduce the “Tapping Solution,” also known as EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique, which I wrote about in an earlier column. Back in Killington on our deck, I had a revelation while tapping away to undo my critical nature: that the antidote to criticism is gratitude, and that criticism often stems from a need to control. It’s a distraction from anxiety often learned in childhood. When I began to tap, my critical nature measured eight on a scale of one to 10, but a few minutes later, its level had dropped to one. Not bad for a few minutes’ work. What I came to understand is that when gratitude is held foremost in my thoughts, there is no room for criticism or anxiety. Thinking positive thoughts instead of negative ones transforms life dramatically. Like attracts like. It’s the Law of Attraction. Positive thoughts create positive experiences. “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has,” Epictetus stated. I can think of no finer example than our friend, whose focus on gratitude is blessing his life a thousandfold. Instead of thinking about what he can’t do, coping with a rare, progressive genetic illness, he strives to keep fear away by being grateful for his loving relationships. I also think of my mother, whose hearing loss from whiplash could have turned her life upside down, but instead of focusing on the negative, she modeled Norman Vincent Peale’s “power of positive thinking.” Mom blazed through life, inspiring many with her sense of humor and can-do attitude. I’m grateful Mom instilled a positive outlook on life in me. “Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more,” Melody Beattie shared. “It turns denial into acceptance, Mountain meditation, page 31

Take a page from Warren Buffett A well-designed plan is necessary for successful investing, but you must also have the discipline to stay on course, rebalance, and tax-manage, as needed. Unfortu-

MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN nately, most investors do not have a written plan. Emotions such as greed and envy in bull markets, and fear and panic in bear markets, can cause investors to discard even well-designed plans. Here are some of the best quotes by Warren Buffett,

arguably the best investor of our generation, from “Thoughts of Chairman Buffett: Thirty Years of Unconventional Wisdom from the Sage of Omaha” by Simon Reynolds: On hiring: “Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for the three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And, if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” On market predictions: “I have never met a man who could forecast the market.” On choosing investments: “It’s like when you marry a girl. Is it her eyes? Her personality? It’s a whole bunch of things you can’t separate.” On giving your kids a big inheritance: “The idea that you

get a lifetime supply of food stamps based on coming out of the right womb strikes at my idea of fairness.” On stocks with good histories: “The investor of today does not profit from yesterday’s growth.” On how to view stocks: “Look at stocks as businesses. Look for businesses you understand, run by people you trust and are comfortable with, and leave them alone for a long time.” On ethical investment management: “The investment manager must put his client first in everything he does.” On thinking long term: “I wouldn’t buy any stocks I would not be happy owning if they stopped trading it for three years.” On predicting markets: “The

fact that people will be full of greed, fear, or folly is predictable. The sequence is not predictable.” On the limitations of wealth: “Money, to some extent, sometimes lets you be in more interesting environments. But, it can’t change how many people love you or how healthy you are.” On the ideal investor personality: “The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect. You don’t need tons of IQ in this business. You don’t have to be able to play three-dimensional chess or duplicate bridge. You need a temperament that derives great pleasure neither from being with the crowd nor against the crowd. You know you’re right, not because of the

position of others, but because your facts and your reasoning are right.” On inheritance: “Children should be given enough to do what they want to do, but not enough to be idle.” On risk: “Risk is not knowing what you’re doing.” On long-term thinking: “Our favorite holding period is forever.” All of these thoughts are good places to start when developing your investing plan. Use what you’ve read, create an approach which fits your needs, and execute. This disciplined process will guide you to make sound decisions. Kevin Thiessen is principal at Skygate Financial, Ludlow.

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Killington softball: continued from page 25 mercy losses last Monday night to end their irregular season. McGrath’s Sushi blew them out in the top half and then Killington Resort blasted them 20-2 in the bottom of the double-header. KR couldn’t score in the first inning but then hit through the order in the next two innings, accumulating 15 runs. They added five more over the next two innings. Earlier in the night KR took on First Stop Moshers Base Camp and the game was close until the teams took the field. KR made a big statement in the first inning with all 11 batters scoring, and a couple scoring twice for a 13-0 lead. FSMBC had no answer and suffered the mercy loss. The Karrtel, playing in their first ever playoff game, did OK. They didn’t win but kept it close against OR. After four innings, they were only down 5-2. They each exchanged some runs and in the end, the Karrtel lost

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9-4. They played some good “D” and turned a sweet double-play in the fifth. Over in Killington, the playoffs started with McGrath’s Sushi versus FSMBC. MS jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first and FSMBC had no answer. MS bats cooled but FSMBC was just heating up. They got on the board in the second and took the lead in the third, 5-3. MS could not get more than three guys on base combined over the next three innings. They finally woke up their bats in the fifth with three runs to retake the lead 6-5. That fired up FSMBC because they hit through their order, scoring eight runs for the insurmountable 13-6 lead. They added three in the sixth to secure the 16-6 mercy win. FSMBC immediately had to face KR and see if they could win when it mattered the most. Unfortunately for them, they most definitely could not. They couldn’t even score a run. Their bats fizzled

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but KR’s were on fire, along with their defense. They put 10 on the board in only four innings of play for the shutout mercy win. The only bright spot for FSMBC was when pitcher Johnny “Not So” Sharpe was and got Justin “The Moaner” Guth to suffer a “CBK” looking. Guth’s teammate Paul Blodorn said, “It was the worst at bat of the year. He moaned as the ball was coming in as if he knew he should have swung.” SCHEDULE: Wednesday, July 25

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Replace discouragement with gratitude

continued from page 28 chaos into order, confusion into clarity … it makes sense out of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Most people I admire have suffered a loss or life-altering trauma. Instead of giving up, they picked themselves up, focused on positive thoughts, and became victors instead of victims. But when we need a helping hand or divine intervention, if we’re open to receiving the help, another’s spark may rekindle our own. “Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us,” Albert Schweitzer taught. “We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count,” Neal A. Maxwell said. We have the power to turn our own and others’ lives

around. If we know of anyone suffering in pain, excluded or shunned, let’s recall our own darkest night and reach out in friendship, compassion, and love. Perhaps our kind letter, visit, or call will be the blessing they desperately need to continue and find the strength to heal and truly love themselves. Sometimes our souls have taken the blow and need healing the most. The body is only a reflection of our souls. I’m grateful Dad read A. A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” to me as a child. Its wisdom still holds true today: “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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continued from page 27 arc onto our planet via the Sun, we have a golden opportunity to merge and become one with the highest and best aspects of ourselves. This event occurs at different moments in time, depending on where we live. On the day that Sirius rises in your part of the world, go out at dawn, look to the east, and let yourself be filled with that which serves the highest aspects of your being. As Mercury prepares to ignite the right side of the brain, and the Day Out of Time opens the space to fertilize our choices for the coming year, and the Heliacal Rising of Sirius showers the planet with enough light to awaken the soul to the Christed being that lives inside every man, woman and child, consider your place in the scheme of things, give thought to what it might mean to use the Heart of the Leo Sun to breathe new life into every aspect of your experience, keep walking your talk at all times, and take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

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Pine Hill adds new bike trail Local cyclist and Pine Hill Park booster Shelley Lutz promised added fun at Pine Hill Park with the skinny on a new trail, thanks to 45 people who turned up in early July to help move rocks. The trail is still under construction and more volunteer help is needed. Volunteers are welcome 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 on Mondays and Tuesdays through July 31. Meet-up is at the Giorgetti parking lot. Volunteers need not stay all day.

A change in state law may have prompted Vermont Defender General officials to ask that the trial of Jack Sawyer be moved from its pending Criminal Court docket to Family Court. Sawyer, 18, is accused of plotting a mass shooting at Fair Haven Union High School. The new law increases the maximum age of a youthful offender-defendant from 17 to 21. Signed by then Gov. Peter Shumlin in 2016, the law took effect July 1 this year, the New York Times reported. The law was an attempt to prevent young offenders from committing crimes in the future but excluded young offenders who committed violent crimes. Sawyer was initially charged with two counts of aggravated attempted murder, one count of first-degree attempted murder, and one count of attempted aggravated assault with a weapon, all felonies. Criminal threatening and carrying a weapon with intent to harm another person, both misdemeanors, were added later. After the state dismissed the felony counts, only the two misdemeanor charges continue to be in effect. He has pled not guilty to both. Without the attempted murder charge, Sawyer could not be denied bail, which was set at $100,000 and Sawyer was freed on bail by early May and released to the custody of his father. Sawyer was said to be receiving inpatient psychiatric care

at the Brattleboro Retreat, VTDigger reported. The Office of the Defender General moved July 16 that the Criminal Court transfer the misdemeanor charges to the Family Division, the Rutland Herald reported. Once in Family Court, the hearing becomes confidential. Rutland County State’s Attorney Rose Kennedy plans to oppose changing Sawyer’s status to that of youthful offender, saying July 17 that the proceeding should be open as a matter of public safety and that Sawyer needs a lengthy supervision period. That law is not the only one to change since Sawyer’s arrest in February. Gov. Phil Scott signed the “domestic terrorism” bill, criminalizing engaging in or taking significant steps that would result in death or serious injury to more than one person, or threatening violence or kidnapping. It carries a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment. When Sawyer returns to court is indefinite, Matthew Valerio said. The Vermont Defender General described misdemeanor trials as being on a “soft schedule” because misdemeanor defendants are more likely to be out on bail. But Sawyer could still go to trial as an adult; his attorney, Kelly Green, has filed papers to bring the criminal case to trial by November.

Rutland Welcomes donations go to local needy BROC Executive Director Tom Donahue announced his organization is gathering the furniture and household items acquired by Rutland Welcomes to provide to resettled refugees in 2016, the Rutland Herald reported. Rutland Welcomes intended to set up basic needs for as many as 25 households immediately. Very few families arrived before the government stopped supplying them to Rutland. The United Methodist Church had been warehousing the supplies but now required a return of its space, Project Vision spokesperson Teresa Miele said, acting as go-between for the relevant

groups. Space was available at BROC, Donahue said. It was already storing similar material for the American Red Cross after the ARC vacated its Strongs Avenue space and for the Rutland Herald archives, which were turned over to the Rutland Historical Society when the newspaper moved from its Wales Street headquarters. In the former Green Mountain Power/ CVPS building at 45 Union St., there is space for Donahue to offer partnered storage capacity to other groups such as the Homelessness Prevention Center and the NewStory Center (formerly the Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter) BROC as its own transitional housing.

State Fair rebounds When the Vermont State Fair opens Aug. 14, it will be the first time in many years that the fair opens with all its bills paid, Rutland County Agricultural Society President Luey Clough told the Rutland Herald. The fair has been working to

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Kinney Pike recently added Phillip Mangieri to its business insurance sales team in both Rutland and White River Junction offices. The new commercial line account executive brings more than 15 years’ worth of insurance industry experience to his new position; he has a strong background in both sales and leadership. Former Rutland City Public Schools Superintendent Mary Moran joined the J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation, a Vermont Community Foundation supporting organization.

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Castleton town plan nearly complete

CU kicks off cancer fundraiser Castleton University hosts the kickoff for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser July 31 at Hoff Hall. The evening includes information, food, raffles, an inspirational personal story, and info on how to partner with the American Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer. The event is an opportunity to line up plans for the Oct. 21 Making Strides walk on the Castleton campus.

Castleton’s new town plan isn’t new enough for Bill Wood. When the Select Board held a special meeting July 9, Wood said some information is the same as the 2010 plan and some statistics are even older than that. Nor does it state new goals but merely continues ones that were not fulfilled. Joe Mark said that 1990s demographic information should be updated. In some instances, the data tables were updated but the accompanying narrative was not. Water lines have changed position; invasive species have entered Lake Bomoseen. He added that Castleton U. President Karen Scolforo said she would like to see her institution take a larger role in shaping the plan. Contrary to the new town plan, the water source protection plan has been put in place, Jim Thomas contributed. The Planning Commission relied on information supplied by the state, spending many hours checking the plan against those data, board chair Joseph Bruno said. If the board rejects the town plan, he hopes that these individuals will help update the information. The town has been working on the plan for the past year. The current plan expires Aug. 12 and the new one stays in effect for eight years; there is no longer time to make major changes, let alone rewrite the plan, Bruno said. The plan need not be rejected to make changes but can be amended after adoption, Planning Commission Chair Janet Currie interjected.

Poultney honors community pillar Poultney’s annual Independence Day parade honored 2017 Poultney Citizen of the Year Josephine Williams. The 89-year-old’s service to the community includes being a founding member and supporter of the Poultney Rescue Squad, volunteering with numerous other organizations including the Poultney Women’s Club, and serving as town clerk for a decade.

Dog fight in Castleton Bruno may apply his policy to a dog that repeatedly escapes and allegedly attacks a neighbor’s dogs. Unregistered and unvaccinated, the dog was caught on a police officer’s bodycam trying to attack the officer, who responded by spraying it with pepper spray, as confirmed by Police Chief Peter Mantello. The incident took place July 5, when the dog’s owner tried to retrieve the dog from the neighbor’s property, himself incurring $300 in fines plus a criminal charge for violating a no-trespass order. Jayne Nicklaw took her complaint to the Select Board, saying the dog has attacked her dogs repeatedly but that the animal control officer does not take her complaint seriously. The dog is currently impounded, Both the police department and Health Officer James Leamy have urged the dog’s owners to take appropriate action so that there is no more difficulty. One of the dog’s owners hired a contractor $2,500 to build a more substantial railing and back gate on the back deck, the dog’s usual escape route. He also invested in obedience lessons from the Woof Pack in Fair Haven. He apologized for acting irresponsibly and said the dog stays with him at work. A letter from a neighbor across the street stated the dog plays nicely with both the neighbor’s dog and young grandson. Animal Control Officer Kevin Mulholl keeps a record of every animal complaint. Bruno concluded the board’s consideration of Nicklaw’s complaint by saying the town has done all it can and should do. If the dog gets out again, the board would have to take some action, but Bruno is hesitant to have the dog euthanized because of the owner’s negligence.

Castleton counts unregistered dogs, refuses to euthanize Currently, 404 dogs are registered in Castleton, and Town Clerk Nedra Boutwell gave the Select Board a list of 59 unregistered dogs, but her office would not know if a given dog existed unless it had been registered in the past or someone had reported it. The board voted unanimously to instruct the town constable to follow up on the list on non-registered canines. Joseph Bruno said he will not enforce the Vermont policy, which technically allows a town to euthanize all unregistered dogs. Doing so is unfair to the dog, he said, because it is the owner who is being irresponsible. Rather, he suggested fining an owner $50 for any unregistered dog. The only fines for non-registration in the state statutes are $2 for unregistered dogs that are spayed or neutered and $4 for unregistered dogs that are not “fixed.”

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CSJ announces new accelerated degree program RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph has announced a program that will enable students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in just three years, joining a growing number of colleges offering the shorter path as a way to save students money and allow them to enter the workforce sooner. CSJ’s Degree in Three accelerated track will be available to students this fall. The Degree in Three program is not considered a partial or a condensed program. Students agree to meet academic and advising milestones,

utilizing January term and summer sessions to earn additional credits on a year-round guided pathway. “CSJ’s Degree in Three track is designed for students who are academically prepared to complete more semester hours per term than average,” says Academic Dean David Balfour. “It’s a flexible, affordable option developed to meet the needs of highly motivated students.” Students in the program can choose from majors within most of the college’s academic divisions that lead to CSJ, page 35

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continued from page 5 he launched a personal effort to remove the Confederate Colonel mascot from the local union high school. Reed succeeded — but only after patience and plenty of public debate. His Ben & Jerry’s quest could be a repeat performance. As he tells it, the company invited leaders of color to a meeting several years ago. “They were talking about being more active around racial justice,” Reed recalls, “and I challenged them if they really want to focus on that, it needs to be reflected in their product line.” Ben & Jerry’s recently unveiled a new display at its Waterbury factory on Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 Poor People’s Campaign. But outside the plant, Reed hasn’t seen the message expressed in store freezers. “The idea hasn’t gone anywhere,” he says, “so I decided I would start this campaign to demonstrate there is a public out there who would appreciate Ben & Jerry’s walking the talk of racial justice.”

In response, the company is saying neither yes nor no. “While we don’t talk about future launches, we can say that we admire Colin Kaepernick for courageously standing up against racism and injustice in our country,” spokesperson Laura Peterson said. “Particularly in these times, standing up for equity and justice is as important as it’s ever been.” Kneeling down in protest during the national anthem is another matter. Kaepernick is “the most polarizing figure in American sports,” according to the New York Times. “Outside of politics, there may be nobody in popular culture at this complex moment so divisive and so galvanizing, so scorned and so appreciated.” Reed concedes the challenge that would face Ben & Jerry’s. “All the white guys that have flavors are noncontroversial,” he says. “But if Ben & Jerry’s core business model is about social consciousness, that needs to be reflected in their product.”

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Stannard residents fined for unlawful open burning The Agency of Natural Resources’ Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Stephen McGranaghan, a former state police trooper, and Christina McGranaghan were fined $10,760 for burning a derelict structure and other junk materials on their property in Stannard. On or about Dec. 4, 2017, Stephen McGranaghan set fire to a derelict A-frame structure located on the property. On Dec. 5, 2017, personnel with Vermont State Police Fire Investigation Unit and DEC’s Environmental Compliance Division conducted a joint site investigation and observed burnt vinyl siding, asphalt roofing, plywood, painted and treated wood, and several automobile tires in the remnants of the structure. Following the investigation, the McGranaghans were notified of the violations, and agreed to a full clean-up of the burned materials and a $10,760 fine for violations of the Vermont Air Pollution

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Control Regulations and Solid Waste Management Rules. The Vermont Superior Court Environmental Division adopted this agreement as a Final Judicial Order on May 22, 2018. While open burning of natural wood, leaves, and brush is permitted in much of Vermont, the open burning of trash, treated wood, and other non-natural materials is always unlawful under the Vermont Air Pollution Control Regulations and Solid Waste Management Rules. Burning trash creates a nuisance at best, and at worst creates potential environmental hazards and significant public health risks. As non-natural materials like plastics, rubber, and chemicals burn, particulates and toxic compounds released by the burning travel into the air. These pollutants can degrade air quality, can be inhaled, or can settle in water or soils and enter the food chain and are difficult to remove from the environment. Many of the toxic compounds have been

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linked to several types of significant health issues in humans. “We all create waste and, sooner or later, we’re all bound to ask, ‘What do I do with this?’” says Emily Boedecker, commissioner of DEC. “We’re here to help Vermonters answer that question in a way that keeps our land and waters clean, and to encourage recycling of salvageable materials whenever possible.” The Solid Waste and Recycling Program in DEC provides Vermonters with guidance about how to manage common and uncommon waste materials, from pharmaceuticals to construction and demolition debris. The department also provides targeted guidance for businesses managing specific wastes like excess food or hazardous materials. For more information about how to manage common and uncommon waste, including recycling and composting guidelines, visit www.dec. vermont.gov/waste-management/

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continued from page 6 Social capital can be defined as shared norms and values that promote cooperation among individuals, and social capital yield benefits to its citizens in places with considerable amounts of social capital. Social capital is more likely to exist in larger amounts in states where families, communities and organizations have plenty of close, supportive relationships and in communities where individuals participate in many cooperative activities. Of 50 states, Vermont has the fifth highest social capital score according to an April 2018 U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee report titled, “The Geography of Social Capital in America.” The tradition of town meetings is an expression of Vermont’s rich social capital. As a flatlander who moved to Vermont nearly seven years ago, I was struck by Vermont’s outdoors sporting culture relative to other parts of the country. Many Vermonters engage in multiple outdoors sports such as hiking, fish-

ing, golf, skiing, boating, skiing (downhill, cross-country, backcountry and skinning), hunting, bicycling, mountain biking, swimming, and ice skating. And this is a partial list! As an economic development strategy, Vermonters should take advantage our state’s social capital and sporting culture to host more national and international sporting attractions in Vermont. Vermont already has a solid foundation to increase the number of sporting events in the state. Marketing Vermont as a sporting paradise represents one strategy to contribute to our state’s economic growth. This commentary is by Ben Allen, of Essex, who is a program consultant. Previously, he served as the Head Start Collaboration Office director with the state of Vermont; as public policy and research director with the National Head Start Association; and as international trade analyst/legal assistant with Sidley & Austin.

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State Fair: Out of the red continued from page 32 reconstruct itself since 2014, when the trustees voted to oust president and fair manager Richard Rivers after finding the fair was in the hole for hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills and was carrying an IRS lien on the grounds. Some bills were as old as 2011. The last note was paid off in December, aided by a $100,000 6-year loan at 5 percent interest from an anonymous supporter, Clough said. The fair’s books showed a profit last year, even though it was open fewer days than in the recent past and grossed far less. An approximate $30,000 profit covered losses from earlier in the year and grounds improvements. He estimates the fair needs about $640,000 for further repairs. Clough credited the finance committee of Lana Kantorski, Richard Gidding, and Sharon McNeil for the fair’s rosier financial picture. It relies more heavily on volunteers than in the past. Ticket prices are held low: $5 opening night, $10 other days. Attendance is building too, up to 40,000 last year from 12,000 in recent seasons.

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