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Volume 48, Number 18
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May 1-7, 2019
By Frank Kelly
A group of young residents span Cobleigh Street in Chester to pick up trash on Green Up Day. The iconic green bags are available for free in each town. By Paul Holmes
MAY DAY SLALOM The final ski event of the season will take place Wednesday, May 1, as Killington Resort hosts its annual May Day Slalom race. All are welcome to participate in the fun, free event, but space is limited to the first 200 entries (must have valid lift ticket or season pass). Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars with the timed race from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
PLANT A TREE, FRIDAY Arbor Day is a day set aside to celebrate trees and all of their benefits. Vermont celebrates Arbor Day on the first Friday in May, a day when we can roll up our sleeves and plant trees – this year it’s Friday, May 3. Page 28
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Towns take part in 49th Green Up Day, May 4
Vermont boasts the largest, oldest statewide green up event in the country Staff report
The state of Vermont encourages folks to volunteer to pick up roadside litter in their communities. The 49th annual Green Up Day will take place on Saturday, May 4, statewide. Always the
first Saturday in May, this iconic event marks the coming of spring, community, and the cleaning up of Vermont’s roadways of litter. Since 1970, Vermonters have taken to the roadways greening up 13,000 miles. In years
past as many as 22,400 volunteers from over 240 communities have taken part in the largest, oldest statewide green up event in the country, according to a state news release. Volunteers are needed in each town to help Green Up Day, page 19
Controversial billboard sends controversial message to oppose nuclear jets
Police investigate slew of break-ins By Katy Savage
By Katy Savage
There’s a new kind of welcome sign as people cross the New York border into Vermont. A large billboard in Hampton, New York, about five minutes from Vermont on Route 4, shows a cartoon depiction of a family on a road trip. The lettering beside them reads, “Welcome to Vermont, Future Home of USA’s New Nuclear Bomber. Phil Scott Governor.” The billboard is sponsored by a group called Citizens
Against Nuclear Bombers in Vermont. The idea was led in part by Ben and Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen, who has long been vocal about his opposition to F-25 jets, set to arrive to Vermont National Guard base in Burlington this September. The F-35 jets, which are designed to carry nuclear bombs, have caused controversy. The F-35 jets are specifically built to carry two
nuclear bombs. Each bomb has a maximum yield of 50 kilotons, which is three times the size of the 15 kiloton bomb dropped on Hiroshima, which killed 146,000 people. “Nuclear bombers don’t belong in commercial airports in residential neighborhoods,” said James Ehlers, a former gubernatorial candidate and naval officer on behalf of the group. Though the F-35 jets are
Police say six businesses were broken into overnight April 22 in what could be related incidents. Hundreds of dollars, personal identity information, a laptop, copper piping, cigarettes and lottery tickets were stolen from the Swiss Farm Market, the Original General Store, the CV Oil Company, and at Colton Enterprises all on Route 100 in Pittsfield between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. April 22. Similar items were stolen from the Killington Deli and the Sunoco Gas Station in West Rutland around the same time. Colton Enterprises General Manager
Welcome to Vermont, page 2
Burglaries, page 10
Scott defends $10,000 relocation incentive to boost population By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger and Polly Mikula
RUTLAND — Who could complain about Vermont’s recent offer to relocate to the clean, green state for $10,000? Answer: some Vermont residents who feel ignored. “There’s backlash from some people who called our office and said, ‘I’ve been living under the burden of this high-tax state for decades – how about sending me a check?’” Gov. Phil Scott acknowledges. “I want to be clear – bringing more people to Vermont does help Vermonters already here.” That’s why Scott, traveling to Chamber of Commerce events including one in Rutland on April 22, dedicated his speeches to detailing the benefits of such population-boosting programs. Vermont has made news from USA Today to Public Radio International’s “The World” for its new Remote Worker Grant Program that promises $5,000 annually for up to two years to people willing to transplant themselves to the Green Mountain State. Nearly 50 people so far have taken Population boost, page 4
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The Butternut Inn is the future home for the new CU School of Resort Management program in Killington.
Butternut Inn to house Castleton students By Polly Mikula
The Butternut Inn will be the new home for Castleton University’s School of Resort Management program in Killington, according to a letter of intent signed by Jim Haff and his wife Mary, with Castleton University. Both parties said they expected the lease to be signed by the end of day Tuesday, April 30. Haff, the owner of the Inn and member of the Killington Select Board, made the announcement to the Killington Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 24. The lease is for a seven-year period with the option for two renewal terms of five years
each. The lease’s occupancy is for a maximum of 36 students and staff in 18 rooms and 40 parking spaces – all which is already permitted in the Inn’s Act 250 permit, Haff said. (The permit allows for up to three people per room, or a maximum of 54 guests.) The Inn, to be renamed Castleton Resort Management at Killington will be used for Castleton University lodging, dining and academics, said Dennis Proulx, dean of students, who was instrumental in creating the partnership. “We have been welcomed with open arms,” Butternut Inn, page 7
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LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
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A new billboard is up on Route 4 as drivers enter Vermont from New York.
‘Welcome to Vermont’: Billboard opposes F-35 jets continued from page 1
designed to carry nuclear weapons, none of them do yet. There are no current plans for Burlington’s fleet to carry bombs, officials have said, but advocates say they’re concerned about the potential harm the jets could cause. “The plan laid out in multiple statements from military officials is that they are going to have that capability. They are working on it right now,” said Col. Roseanne Greco, a veteran with 30 years of experience and expertise in nuclear bombs. Greco is not part of the CANBVT group, but she said the billboard brings up an important message. “Most people don’t know this,” Greco said. “How do you get the word out?” CANBVT formed in February to protest the F-35 nuclear jets. The group paid about $700 for the billboard, drawn by well-known New York cartoonist Jeff Danziger. The billboard went up mid-April and will stay until mid-May. Planning for the billboard started months ago. Vermont’s laws forbid billboards, but the New York highway seemed like an ideal place. “As long as New York’s going to embrace them, I’m going to use them,” Ehlers said. “I think it’s been an effective educational tool in the sense that there are still a good number of people who aren’t aware that
the department of defense is relying heavily on the F-35 in our nuclear strategy.” The organizers are also urging people to sign a petition. “Our current nuclear arsenal can destroy the world 10 times over,” the petition, signed by about 2,000 people, reads: “That’s crazy. It’s time to stand up and say ‘HELL NO.’” Around the same time the billboard went up, Vermont Reps. Brian Cina and Jim McCullough proposed a House resolution to strongly oppose the basing of any nuclear weapon delivery system in Vermont. The resolution, H.R.7, is currently being considered by the House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs. McCullough said he’s had mixed reactions to the proposed resolution. “For me it’s not specifically about the F-35s but rather that...there is a special bomb being designed to fit that airplane,” Mccullough said. “The expansion of the nuclear war machine is not in the planet’s best interest.” Ehlers said the billboard has drawn some “colorful remarks” with people calling him a “communist” and threatening to “hunt” him down, he said. “It’s kind of disappointing, but not surprising,” he said. “That’s why education and open discussion is so important. This concerns me a great deal.”
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Left: Carrie McDonnell, who works for Orange/Windsor Supervisory Union and lives in Rochester, bikes across wet grass during the DisasTour race, Saturday. Right: Bikers begin to ride on Bethel Mountain Road, which is closed due to recent flooding that caused erosion.
By Jerry LeBlond
Due to recent storms, event officials altered part of the biking stage of the race. The detour used the lower portion of Bethel Mtn Road, which itself was compromised due to flash flooding leaving only one passable but rubble strewn lane.
DisasTour lives up to its name ROCHESTER — In true DisasTour (or this year duathletes), as relay teams form, RASTA’s 8th Annual DisasTour on or individually for a single leg. This year Saturday, April 27, was yet another disas- participants came from as far away as ter tour and test of endurance, tenacity Illinois, but the bulk of participants were and grit for both the participants and from Vermont. volunteers alike. The event started at a little after 10 The DisasTour is a fun, multi-sport a.m. in moderate rains and sub-40 deevent that tours through Rochester, gree temperatures. Hancock and Granville. Usually the Anders Newbury of South Royalton event is a triathlon with a 19k cycling, took first place for a male duathlete with 8k paddling in a canoe or kayak and 11k a time of 1:45:29 and Hannah Barden of running. But this Randolph took first year, due to unplace female duTHE EVENT STARTED... seasonably cold athlete with a time IN MODERATE RAINS temperatures, of 2:04:29. The first high water and place team – “RazAND SUB 40 DEGREE snow, organizers zle Dabble,” hailing TEMPERATURES. elected to forgo from Portland, the paddling Maine, finished in section of the event for the safety of the just under 2.5 hours. participants, and it became a duathlon: Despite the last minute changes, uncycling and running. seasonably cold weather, rain and snow, The cycling route toured the part of a good time was had by all. Duathlete Bethel Mountain Road that has been Bill Root of Charlotte commented as closed due to the April 15 flooding event, he came out of the hollows and across then up through the hollows and down the town park in Rochester on his way Buffalo Farm Road, which was closed in into the homestretch, “That was a great 2011 after Tropical Storm Irene. route!” Instead of transitioning to the paddle The DisasTour was first staged in 2011 leg of the event at the bottom of Buffalo just weeks after Tropical Storm Irene, Farm Road, the cyclists continued four as a way to boost community morale, miles on Route 100 to transition to the celebrate the resilience of the towns, and run at the Rochester Ranger Station. raise money for flood relief. OrganizaFrom there, the runners ran back up into tion of the race was transferred to the the hollows via Quarry Hill Road and Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trails then down Brook Street into town again, Alliance (RASTA) in 2014. Proceeds from to lap behind the elementary school and DisasTour VIII will support continued finish at Green Mountain Bikes. trail building by RASTA in the White Athletes competed as ironpersons River Valley.
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Vermont State Police train with active shooter drills at Otter Valley school
By Russell Jones
BRANDON — Adorned with replicas of Collins said, which means “we do planning different planets in our solar system, the on how to support kids emotionally and blue and white hallways of Otter Valley are planning on how to respond.” cast in long shadows as the harsh glow of The goal for the district, she said, is the fluorescent lighting falls on four VSP to find ways to develop relationships recruits who are moving stealthily down between the students and the staff so the school’s hallways, their black uniforms that they can get ahead of an emotional in stark contrast to the usual brightness outburst before it grows into a tragic occurand joy of their surroundings. rence. Sometimes that may manifest in an They move through the hallway in a diadvisory class where small groups of high amond formation, each step taken seemschool students meet to discuss the hapingly in unison with their teammates, eyes penings in their life, or the way students are ever vigilant, with arms extended, ready disciplined for unwanted behavior. to fire their weapons at the first perceived In Otter Valley High School and Pittford’s threat. Lothrop Elementary School, a system “Closed doorway left,” the hall boss called PBIS is being used. PBIS stands for quietly calls to his team. The two flanking Positive Behavior Interventions and Supmembers break out of formation to clear port, which rewards good behavior rather the room, stacking up at the door as the than punishing bad. designated breacher leans across the The Otter Creek Academy in Leicester point man to pull the door open before is looking into adopting the state-sponthey burst into the dark classroom in what By Russell Jones sored PBIS program as well, and Neshobe is known as a “dynamic entry.” Two VSP recruits drill on the proper way to move down stairways at Otter Valley, April 17. Elementary has a similar program. The hall boss stands stoically in the cenThe district is also using what is called ter of the hallway waiting for his flankers real and the simulation all too realistic. team began training Vermont law enforcerestorative justice in the high school to help to finish clearing the room, protecting his Threats make it real ment agencies three to four years ago on a kids learn from their behavior and accept team from any threats that may round the After Jack Sawyer was arrested last year regional basis to get everyone on the same accountability for their actions. corner in front of them, as the rear guard before he could pull off what might have page. “Exclusionary punishment, which is protects the team from anyone who might been a school shooting he had allegedly Schools also prepare what schools typically do (expulsions and sneak up from behind. planned at Fair Haven Union High School, The school administrations also have suspensions) does not help the child learn As the door swings open, the point man and after a threat at the Middlebury Union programs in place in the event a school something different or help society deal enters the room with the breacher close on Middle School in December, it is very apshooting were to occur, but because they with it when they’re out of school,” Collins his heels. As the point swings his weapon to parent that school officials and area police are closer to the students and their daily explained. the left and clears that corner of the room, forces must actively plan for the unimaglives, the schools are in a much better The schools also have safety teams in the breacher pivots right to clear her side. inable. position to work on prevention rather than each school to make sure emergency plans The two then “pie off” sections of the room, The state police took advantage of Otter reaction. are in place; focus on a “see-something, effectively clearing slices of the room beValley Union High School’s spring break “It’s become a reality of schools today say-something” initiative; have used state fore making their way back to the hall. Wednesday, April 17, as eight members of to do proactive planning around school safety grants to install video cameras at “Two coming out,” the breacher calls the VSP tactical response team and 36 basic safety,” RNESU superintendent Jeanne all schools and will soon be implementto her teammates as they make their way trainees used the school to practice what to Drills, page 7 back to the diamond formation. do in the event of a school shooting. The foursome continue down the hall, “The training is crucial; there’s no way clearing each room they come to, searchto tell when it may be needed,” White said. ing for a shooter who has broken into the “Unfortunately, that is the world we live in school to harm students, staff and teachers and have to respond to.” during this simulated training event. White and his cadre of tactical response “Bang! Bang!” shouts Lieutenant David trainers drilled the recruits in the way to White, with the VSP tactical response team. enter buildings and doors, move up and “Shots fired, visual on suspect. He takes off down stairways, and the proper way to running, back down the hall out of sight, move through large hallways while actively what are you going to do now?” he yells, searching rooms for a shooter. as the team takes off running toward the These recruits will not all be members of sound of gunshots. the state police squad when they graduate, They continue to move down the halls to as many will be headed to local or county chase their attacker while staying together policing agencies – and that’s a key facet of and working as a team. At the stairwell, a the training. pair of recruits move up the stairs in sync, “It’s important that all law enforcement one facing forward to clear the landing and officers have the same idea on how to one facing the rear to protect them from respond and are able to work efficiently anyone popping up at the next floor to together,” White said. “The multiple agenshoot down on them while the two remain- cies are taught the same basic principles so with downpayments as low as 3%* and ing teammates keep watch at the bottom even if they don’t work together normally, of the stairs. they can come together and be effective.” historically low interest rates. While it’s a drill, the potential threat is White said that the tactical response Contact a Mortgage Originator who can explain how our loans work and which options may be best for you.
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The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
Vermont remains one of safest states in nation
Vermont continues its safety streak to remain one of the safest states in the nation, according to research firm SafeWise. The Green Mountain State beats national rates for both violent and property crime. Vermont comes in with 2.07 violent crimes per 1,000 – half the national rate of 4.49. And the safest cities did even better – each of them saw fewer than 1.50 violent crimes per 1,000 citizens. The strong safety record continues when you look at property crimes across the state. Vermont had 19.89 incidents per 1,000, compared to 27.11 nationwide. • 70 percent of this year’s cities are repeats – Shelburne and Middlebury traded places this year to make Shelburne No. 1, with only one violent crime reported. • No murders were reported among the safest cities, and only three cities had any motor vehicle theft or arson. • Each safest city reported 25 or fewer total violent crimes, with 80 percent reporting 10 or fewer. • Property crime was under 18 incidents per 1,000 in every city. • Digital security is Vermont’s most concerning issue, as reported on the State of Safety study. In the past year, 28 percent reported a personal experience with digital security (versus 24 percent nationwide).
• The top violent crime concern is robbery, but half the safest cities reported zero robberies. The biggest number reported was five each in Colchester and Essex. Top 10 safest cities in Vermont 1. Shelburne 2. Middlebury 3. Williston 4. Milton 5. Essex 6. Randolph 7. Swanton 8. Morristown 9. Barre 10. Colchester
Rutland ranked 22nd, behind Burlington at 19 and Brattleboro at 18. Springfield was 16 and Hartford 17. No other towns in Rutland or Windsor County were included in the report. SafeWise relies on information that cities across the country report through the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Cities not listed could be due to incomplete UCR data or because a town doesn’t meet the population thresholds set for each state. SafeWise determines this threshold by identifying the median city population in each state and only reports on cities with populations above the median. This reduces the risk of outliers and lowers the likelihood of an extreme outlier skewing the data. For more information visit safewise.com
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SafeWise study shows Vermont vs. national vs. northeastern levels of concern across a number of different crime categories.
Thanks for boost: Designating a Driver, Population continued from page 1 Responsibility Matters. advantage of an offer that has
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Some question the governor’s priorities, methods to attrack people
rate as Massachusetts. speech in Brattleboro, for example, triggered an avalanche of national From July 2016 to July 2018, he was greeted by a young woman public and press attention. nearly 8,700 people from other who identified herself as “a born“We’ve had over 3,000 inquiries states moved here, as did 5,200 and-raised citizen.” and over a million impressions on immigrants from other nations, the “I know so many of my classsocial media,” Scott told more than Concord Monitor reported. The gain mates that have left the state,” she 100 business leaders at a Brattleboro from natural change over that same said. “It’s great that we have inArea Chamber of Commerce lunperiod was almost nonexistent, just centives to bring people from the cheon. “But I do hear some pushback 400 people – the state’s 24,400 births outside, but as a young Vermonter, from people saying, ‘It’s great that in the past two years were offset by what incentives are you going to do you’re trying to get people to move 24,000 deaths. for us to stay here?” here, but what about me?’” Johnson said the recent popuScott acknowledged the chalScott explained that such prolation gains are occurring both in lenge. grams help everyone hurt by Vermetropolitan and rural areas of the “We have to keep cultivating mont’s stagnant population, whose state – growth trends that have not different opportunities at the same current estimate of 626,299 is just been replicated in Vermont. time we’re trying to bring more 3,866 more than the census figure Vermont’s flat figure has led to a people in,” he said. “We have work of a decade ago. Although to do in all areas of the “EVERY NEW WORKER WE ADD the population is spiking in state. I can go to BenningChittenden County (specifton and they feel forgotALLOWS A BUSINESS, A COMMUNITY ically the greater Burlingten. I can go to Rutland AND A SCHOOL TO GROW… ton area), it’s shrinking in and they feel forgotten. I the southernmost counties can go to Springfield and WE NEED MORE TAXPAYERS, of Bennington, Rutland, they feel forgotten. I can NOT MORE TAXES,” SCOTT SAID. Windham and Windsor and go to the Northeast Kingthe Northeast Kingdom dom and they certainly counties of Caledonia, Essex and lower state bond rating and, in turn, feel forgotten – and sometimes Orleans. higher interest costs. For its part, a they’d just as soon keep it that way.” “We’re one of the oldest states 15,000-worker drop in its labor force The governor is promoting a in the country,” Scott said in referover the past decade is leaving emrevised New Worker Relocation ence to a Vermont median age of ployers in the lurch. Incentive Program that propos42.9, which is five years higher than “In every corner of our state, es grants of between $5,000 and nationally. “For the first time ever, we’re finding businesses large and $7,500, giving priority to such secwe’re experiencing more deaths than small ready to grow, but good jobs tors as health care, early education, births.” go unfilled because we simply don’t restaurants and lodging, manufacIn comparison, neighboring have enough people,” Scott said in turing, technology and construcNew Hampshire just made news for Brattleboro. tion trades. It’s part of the economadding people from other places, Vermont’s public schools, meanic development bill (S.162) passed according to the latest census estiwhile, report 30,000 fewer students this past April by the Senate and mates. in grades K-12 from two decades ago under consideration by the House The most recent Census Bureau – a drop that’s also hitting colleges Commerce and Economic Develestimates say that New Hampshire that pull about 90 percent of their opment Committee. grew by 6,700 people between July enrollment from in-state. “We need to do more to reach 2017 and July 2018 to a total pop“It also means fewer customers potential Vermonters and encourulation of 1,356,000,” reported the at our businesses, fewer rate payers age them to move to our state,” Concord Monitor. for utilities, fewer available for our Scott said. “Every new worker we Ken Johnson, senior demographer volunteer fire departments,” Scott add allows a business, a commuat the Carsey School of Public Policy, said of the population plight. nity and a school to grow. It also noted that in the past two years New In response, the governor is playbrings in more tax revenue. If we Hampshire’s population has grown ing up the state’s high rankings in want to fund more early educaby 14,100 people, which is 50 percent national health and safety surveys tion, better roads and bridges, higher than the two years before to newcomers while pointing out more drug prevention and treatthat – and twice as fast as Vermont or the need for relocation programs ment, we need more taxpayers, Maine in that period and at the same to often skeptical natives. After his not more taxes.”
STATE NEWS
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
What a difference a year makes By Rep. Jim Harrison
Last spring there were no fee increases and no tax hikes being proposed (other than for a scaled back family leave plan, which was met with a veto). Last year the governor was proposing to keep education rates down with surplus revenues. This year, the Legislature is likely to utilize new revenue from Jim Harrison the online sales tax (e.g. Amazon marketplace) to keep education rates down, whereas the governor had proposed diverting that revenue to child care. Clearly Gov. Phil Scott’s hand is weakened this year with House Republicans and Independents losing a combined total of 12 seats last fall, making it possible for the Legislature to override his vetoes. Whether the majority party will override a veto on a tax hike is an open question. Everyone wants clean water and a new paid family leave program, but not everyone wants the tax hikes they may entail, or alternatively, cuts to other programs and services to free up the funds. Will legislative leaders want to own an $80 million payroll tax hike on working Vermonters if the governor vetoes their mandatory paid family leave plan? There could be the desire to override a potential veto on a $15 minimum wage but the Legislature may not have the votes to do so. Disagreements are not limited to a democratically controlled Legislature and Republican governor. On Friday, we saw the first public disagreement of a House-Senate conference committee that has been working to reconcile differences on legislation, H.39, which gives certain school districts more time to merge under Act 46. The House version was stricter limiting which districts would have the option of an extra year, while the Senate version was more lenient. While seemingly an easy bill to find compromise, the Senate chair made the unusual threat on Friday to disband the committee and ask for one with new conferees. Lead testing for schools and child care centers has been a session with long disagreement between the chambers over an acceptable lead limit and what percent the state taxpayers should contribute to fix the issue. A disagreement between the House and Senate is brewing over the issue of exempting older cars from emissions testing. The Senate exempted those vehicles 10 years or older, while the House Transportation Committee has, thus far, been less inclined to even take up the bill. To tax and regulate cannabis is another issue where there may be major differences. The House appears more amicable to some of the suggestions from the administration in areas of funding for prevention and education, the ability of towns to exert local control and possible roadside testing. With S.54 still in House Government Operations Committee, the biggest question is whether there is the time (or the will) to complete the bill this year. The House approved changing the tobacco and e-cigarettes age to 21 on a strong vote of 124-14 last week. Once signed into law, Vermont will join 13 other states that have already moved in this direction. And in Washington, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation that would increase the national smoking age to 21 as well. Another bill approved by both chambers, S.49, requires managers of public water supplies to test to ensure levels of five PFAS contaminants are below a combined 20 parts per trillion. Changing Vermont’s Constitution is not easy, and arguably it shouldn’t be. Every four years, the Senate (and only the Senate) can propose an amendment and then must pass it by a two-thirds vote. It then goes to the House, which needs to advance it by a simple majority. Following the next election and new biennium in two years, the Senate and House need to approve the same measure once again by simple majority. Once that happens, it will go to the voters for their approval, which will take place on the following general election. Essentially a four year process. While several amendments have been proposed this session, only two have been put to votes thus far: removing reference to slavery and reproductive rights. The Legislature is expected to complete its work in the next three weeks. For that to happen, a number of compromises will need to be made. Reach Jim Harrision at JHarrison@leg.state.vt.us or by cell, 802-236-3001. Or during the legislative session at 802-828-2228. Jim Harrison is the state representative for Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington and Mendon.
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Community welcome to Vermont Fish & Wildlife celebrate the life of Ned Dyer biologist honored The family and friends with the William T. of Ned Dyer would like to invite you to celebrate Hesselton Award a life well-lived as we The Northeast Wildlife Administrators Association recently awarded John Austin, manager of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s (VFWD) Habitat and Lands Program, with the 2019 William T. Hesselton Memorial Award. Austin received the award at the annual meeting of the Northeast Fish and Wildlife Agencies in Groton, Connecticut, in recognition of his significant contributions to conservation and his initiative towards furthering the ideals of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program. “John is an extraordinary wildlife biologist and has been critical to the successful management of wildlife in Vermont and beyond,” noted Mark Scott, director of VFWD’s wildlife division. “John has become highly respected throughout Vermont’s conservation community both for his scientific work and his diligent efforts with key partners and internal state agencies to develop essential policies, organizational plans, and land management practices to protect and enhance wildlife habitat, including his work with colleagues to establish a legal precedent in Vermont to consider wildlife habitat connectivity in reviewing development projects.” One of Austin’s most significant contributions to wildlife conservation in Vermont has been his leadership and guidance protecting habitat through the department’s role in various state and federal land use regulatory processes, which to date have spanned thousands of projects, resulting in the protection of tens of thousands of acres of necessary wildlife habitat. Austin has also played a key role in developing Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s first strategic land acquisition plan, providing guidance for how the department can best achieve its conservation priorities throughout the state. Also noteworthy has been Austin’s leadership and active participation as cochair of a group commissioned by the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premieres to develop recommendations for implementing conservation of the connected forested landscape of the Northeast region. Austin has worked for the department for 25 years. “John provides essential leadership and direction for many projects that become complex, multi-decade endeavors to protect valuable wildlife habitats,” commented Louis Porter, Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner. “Vermont is very fortunate to have him.”
remember the man who meant so much to us all. Please join us at the Foundry Restaurant in Killington on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon filled with laughter, dear friends and wonderful memories. Come enjoy some Submitted delicious hors d’oeuvres, Ned Dyer great music, and share a story or two with the community that Ned loved, and that loved Ned. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you.
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John Austin, manager of Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s Habitat and Lands Program, received the 2019 William Hesselton Memorial Award from Mark Scott, director, VFWD Wildlife Division, and current chair of the Northeast Wildlife Administrators Association.
Julia Purdy Karen D. Lorentz Cal Garrison Dom Cioffi Mary Ellen Shaw Paul Holmes Kevin Theissen Marguerite Jill Dye Dave Hoffenberg Robin Alberti Flag photo by Richard Podlesney
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Opinion
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
OP-ED
Gov. Scott’s family leave plan works
By Michael Pieciak
There is growing consensus that paid family and medical leave (FML) is a valuable program that benefits individuals, families, and businesses alike. Generally, paid FML provides an individual with income replacement while away from work to bond with a new child, recover from a serious medical condition, or care for a sick relative. Research suggests children and parents experience better health outcomes if they have access to paid FML. Businesses can experience a more productive workforce with higher morale and measurable improvements in retaining employees and recruiting new talent. This last point is particularly relevant when considering Vermont’s pressing need to grow the workforce. This is why Vermont Governor Phil Scott and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu proposed the Twin State Voluntary Leave plan earlier this year. The plan is built around two basic tenets: 1. Employers should be given the choice to opt into the program – acknowledging that some small businesses simply cannot afford to provide it. 2. Individuals should be able to opt in if not offered through their employer – creating universal access. With this plan, employers who opt in could cover the total cost of employee premiums or could develop a cost-sharing plan. The Twin State plan would be administered by an established and experienced insurance company. This approach means the state is not on the hook for designing and implementing a new IT system – a task that recently proved difficult and costly when building the state’s healthcare exchange. Importantly, it would also allow Vermonters to receive paid family leave benefits more quickly, more efficiently and at a lower cost. Conversely, if the state were to, instead, administer a mandatory paid FML program: A new payroll tax would deduct money from Vermonters’ paychecks for 15 months prior to providing any benefits to build up a necessary reserve – estimated to cost over $95 million; the state would have to build and maintain a new IT system – at a five-year cost estimate of over $16 million; and over 60 new state workers would need to be hired – at a three-year cost estimate of over $24 million. And, under that approach, taxpayers will assume 100 percent of the cost-overrun risk. In contrast, the Governors’ plan uses private sector partners that already offer an FML insurance product and maintain the required reserves to protect against insolvency, the necessary IT to administer the program, and experienced staff to ensure Vermonters receive their benefits promptly. And with a voluntary approach, we’ll provide needed flexibility for Vermont small businesses – 90 percent of which employ fewer than 20 employees – to determine what they can afford to offer. The Vermont-New Hampshire partnership is yet another benefit. Many of our residents live and work on opposite sides of the Connecticut River and many of our businesses operate in both states. Providing the same program in both states will spread out administrative costs and eliminate confusion regarding employee eligibility. Further, combining Vermont and New Hampshire’s 18,500 state employee workforce – who will be covered under the Governors’ plan – together with the participating private employers in both states, will expand the risk pool, resulting in lower and more stable rates. We were encouraged to recently receive responses to our bi-state request for information from seven insurance companies interested in managing the program. On average these companies have a combined $2.2 trillion in assets under management and have considerable experience administering paid FML benefits in other states. . Governor Scott has been clear we all want to get to the same destination: Affordable paid family and medical leave for everyone who needs it. We’re confident the Governors’ proposal is a more affordable and more economically beneficial way to implement a program that can be scaled to include everyone. If we keep this shared goal in mind, we can craft a program that will greatly benefit Vermont families while ensuring Vermont workers and small businesses can afford it, and our state’s economy can sustain it. Michael Pieciak is the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.
By Steve Sack, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, MN
LETTERS
Pass Bill H.205 to save Vermont’s bees Dear Editor, Bees and other pollinators are a crucial part of Vermont’s food system. They help give us blueberries for summer pies, apples for cider and pumpkins for Halloween. If you care about these vital insects – and the farmers that grow our crops – you should also care that important legislation is making its way through Vermont’s House: Bill H.205. If passed, H.205 would restrict bee-harming pesticides and take important steps to improve pollinator health. Together, as scientists representing more than 30 years of research and conservation efforts on bees, pollination and pesticides, we urge Vermont’s legislators to pass H.205 into law. H.205 restricts the outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides, which cause lasting damage to the health of individual bees and their colonies. To improve honeybee management, the bill would regulate out-of-state imports of bees, colonies and equipment, require mitigation plans for Varroa mites – a devastating pest – and introduce new beekeeper education programs. Combined, these efforts could be crucial for preventing the spread of
pests and diseases that impact Vermont’s pollinators. Our recent research shows that farms with abundant wild bee communities benefit from bigger and better crop yields. Unfortunately, the ongoing insect declines making global headlines are happening in our backyards, too. Bumblebees, key pollinators, are threatened, with over one quarter of Vermont’s species gone or in serious decline. That’s one reason the University of Vermont’s Gund Institute for Environment is using an anonymous $500,000 gift to create the Apis Fund, which will crowdsource and fund promising ideas to protect bees. But research alone will not solve the many problems facing Vermont’s bee populations. H.205 would give Vermont the opportunity to lead in protecting pollinators from pesticide exposure. It would be one of the first efforts in North America to stem the use of this particularly problematic group of pesticides. While H.205 contains important steps for protecting pollinators, there are a few items we also wish it addressed. First, a critical oversight of this bill is its exemption of seed treated with Bees, page 7
GOP should be asking itself several questions Dear Editor, You probably missed it, but Vermont’s Republican Party just joined the chorus of “no collusion, no obstruction.” In her April 20 newsletter VTGOP Chair Deb Billado claimed “…the Department of Justice has released the Mueller Report, fully exonerating the president and his campaign of any wrongdoing. No collusion, no obstruction of justice.” Not only is that claim untrue, as even Trump
affairs, to the point of even deliberately obstructing an important investigation into the role that Russia played in our election. And why the Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, was warned to not even raise the subject of Russian meddling in the presence of the president who benefitted from that meddling on the way to the White House? Do Republicans who prop up the president
IT SERVES TO LEGITIMIZE THE EVENTS AND BEHAVIORS THAT MULLER EXTENSIVELY DOCUMENTED. supporters like Fox’s Judge Andrew Napolitano are publicly admitting, it serves to legitimize the events and behaviors that Muller extensively documented. Why aren’t Republicans seriously interested in why their party was preferred by a brutal, authoritarian leader of a country that is a major opponent of their country? I would think they would also want to know why the President who represents their party was, and remains, willing to ignore Russian meddling in our most important internal
consider what is inside the man they enable? He is quite full of himself, and has demonstrated over and over, for many years, what is inside that “self.” From Trump University to stiffing workers to lying as easily as I breathe, he demonstrates all the flaws that responsible parents teach their children to avoid and, as far as I can tell, none of the virtues they hope to instill. Do Republicans who prop up the president consider what this is doing to the country they supposedly love? Lee Russ, Bennington
CAPITOL QUOTES
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
TE LIMA ON C GE N CHA TIONS... L SO U
CAPITOL QUOTES “VT’s state vehicle fleet totals 734 vehicles. Just 54 are hybrid, plugin hybrid, or electric. The state must lead by example. The Senate is proposing to require that no less than 75 percent of all vehicles the state purchases/leases from now on be electric, plugin hybrids, or hybrids,” Said Sen Pro Tem Tim Ashe.
“Climate change is a public health emergency — but it’s also an opportunity. Clean energy creates new jobs. And by cleaning up polluting sources we can cut emissions, AND dangerous air pollution at the same time,” Said Sen. Patrick Leahy.
“Climate change is an existential threat to the entire planet,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“Environmental protection and economic prosperity go hand in hand. A strong market economy is essential to protecting our critical natural resources and fostering a legacy of conservation. My administration is committed to being effective stewards of our environment while encouraging opportunities for American workers and their families,” President Donald Trump said on Earth Day, April 22.
Drills:
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ing access control locks at school entrances; and have formed relationships with all law enforcement units in the area. Even as emergency plans are put in place, the students are also being taught how to think on their feet and make quick decisions. “We’re now practicing options-based evacuation drills where the students and staff have to make decisions on whether to hide or flee,” Collins said. “All of this didn’t really exist 20 years ago and has definitely increased over the past 10 years… These are all the different things we put in place to be proactive to make sure we are doing all we can to respond appropriately in a situation,” Collins said. Debbie Alexander, principal of the Lothrop School, added that “when thinking about the school’s response we are really looking at an umbrella of teaching “WE’RE NOW PRACTICING students to think… about what they OPTIONS-BASED EVACUATION might do in case of an emergency.” To facilitate that thinking, they drill DRILLS WHERE THE STUDENTS the students in a system they call Plan, AND STAFF HAVE TO MAKE Practice and Prepare. They plan and discuss with the stuDECISIONS ON WHETHER TO HIDE dents what they may need to do, then OR FLEE,” COLLINS SAID. they drill them on several different scenarios such as sheltering in place, a lockout to prevent anyone entering the school, evacuating the school for multiple reasons, locking down the school requiring all students and staff to stay where they are, and even barricading themselves in, and options-based responses that differ with each scenario. “We’re trying to build a skillset that goes beyond the walls of the school,” Alexander said. “Danger can be anywhere now, that’s the world we live in. We try to help students think about where they might go in case of an emergency.” Drills are working If all that sounds alarming, Alexander said while they are doing the drills they also try to keep students from acting in a way that would make them nervous. The focus, she said, is teaching the students to brainstorm and respond. They do that by giving out scenarios to each classroom and letting them work out how they would respond. The drills are also announced ahead of time because they don’t want to scare students (by pretending it’s real), and if they ever needed to respond to an emergency they want students to know it’s real. Brandon Police Chief Christopher Brickell said that the practice at OVUHS shows whenever he attends the drills. “Because the school has these drills and these discussions with students,” he said, “they truly do take it seriously. We respond to OV when they do the clear the halls or the lockdown drills and the halls are utterly quiet. It’s a large school and for that to happen that quickly shows there is good progress being made.”
Butternut Inn:
Will become venue for Castleton University
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Proulx said. “To see the program go down with Green Mountain College would have been a shame. It supports the Rutland area and resort so well and fostering that is a big part of our mission. It’s a wonderful partnership.” Castleton Resort Management at Killington is a new and unique program for Castleton. The University did not buy or take over the Green Mountain College program that used to be housed about a mile up Killington Road, as some have assumed, Proulx clarified. However, many of the former GMC School of Resort Management students will be transferring to the CU program to complete their studies, he said. CU expects over 30 students to be enrolled in the new program come fall, according to Proulx. Plans are for Castleton University to take the premises no sooner than July 1 and no later than August 1 so they can be up and running for fall semester. Haff plans to replace the inn’s roof, redo the exterior paint/siding and replace the windows – work will begin as soon as the lease is signed. “I will also contact appropriate agencies to verify that everything is up to date,” he added. Castleton expects the School of Resort Management program to grow and has talked about upping enrollment to 60 students, but details of that expansion are not worked out yet, Haff said. “There is room for some expansion within the Inn, but we’re not discussing those details quite yet.” Haff has run the Butternut Inn for over 11 years, having bought it on Halloween 2007. When asked what he plans to do with his time now, he simply shrugged and said, “There are so many things I could do! Let’s wait until the lease is signed.”
Bees:
Scientists pinpoint key omissions in H.205
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pesticides, including neonicotinoids. Using publicly available Vermont agricultural data, we have calculated that more than 90 percent of neonicotinoids applied in state are in the form of treated seed, specifically soy and corn. These chemicals are systemic, meaning plants grown from these seeds will express the pesticide in all plant parts, including the pollen and nectar bees collect as food. Mass-planting these seeds can also release clouds of pesticide-laced dust and pose a large source of environmental contamination. Unfortunately for farmers, it is difficult to find untreated seed. As more nations ban neonicotinoids and awareness around these issues grows, the demand for untreated seed may follow suit. Second, this bill does not address another key driver of bee decline: habitat loss. Bees and other pollinators need places to nest and forage, and Vermont farms surrounded by natural habitat have more abundant and diverse bee communities. As proposed, the bill creates a special fund supported by annual pesticide registration fees. In addition to supporting proper disposal of pesticides and beekeeper assistance, this fund could be leveraged to create pollinator habitat in places that need it most. H.205 is an important step toward safeguarding the people and pollinators of Vermont. We applaud the House for passing it, and we urge senators and the governor to make it law. Charlie Nicholson, Samantha Alger and Taylor Ricketts, University of Vermont
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Calendar
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
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.
Story Time
10 a.m. Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-438-2964.
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.
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WEDNESDAY MAY 1
May Day Slalom
10 a.m. Killington Resort’s last on-snow event of the season. Timed, free race open to anyone with season pass or lift ticket; limited to first 200 to sign up! Registration 8-10 a.m. at K1 Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar. Race 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Superstar Trail. killington.com for details.
Community Work Day
11:30 a.m. Pine Hill Park holds community work days, Wednesdays in May. 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Volunteer hours count towards KPAA merchant pass! Trail stations set up. Oak St. Ext., Rutland. Sign up at pinehillpark.org.
Active Seniors Lunch
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 908-783-1050. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
Lego Club
3 p.m. Lego club at Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington, Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. during the school year. Ages 6+.
Tobacco Cessation Group
5 p.m. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.
Rotary Meeting
6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield, 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $21. KillingtonPicoRotary.org
Meditation Circle
6:15 p.m. Maclure Library offers meditation circle Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
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.
THURSDAY MAY 2
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. 802-7737187.
Thursday Hikers
9 a.m. Take a walking tour on gravel paths through Rutland’s historic Evergreen Cemetery. Easy/moderate. Meet at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland, to car pool. Bring lunch. No dogs. 802-775-7038.
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
Tobacco Cessation Group
4:30 p.m. Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.
Tobacco Cessation Support Group
4:30 p.m. Peer led tobacco cessation support group held first Thursday of every month, 4:30-5:30 p.m. a RRMC CVPS Conference Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland.
Ukulele Lessons
5 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers ukulele lessons weekly on Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. $20. RSVP requested: info@chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 South Main St., Rutland. Bring your own ukulele!
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m. All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Bridge Club
6 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.
Rummage Sale
6 p.m. Grace Congregational Church holds spring rummage sale, 6-9 p.m. Use Center St. entrance to Fellowship Hall. 8 Court St., Rutland.
FRIDAY MAY 3
Hunger Action Conference
7:30 a.m. Vermont Foodbank’s Hunger Action Conference held this year at Killington Grand Hotel, East Mountain Road, Killington. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Full-day educational event with workshops, speakers, presentations and more. “Healing the Past for a Healthy Future.” Details, vtfoodbank.org/HAC.
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. 802-773-7187.
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, 802-770-4101.
Rummage Sale
9 a.m. Grace Congregational Church holds spring rummage sale, 6-9 p.m. Use Center St. entrance to Fellowship Hall. 8 Court St., Rutland.
Book Sale
10 a.m. May Friends of the Rutland Free Library book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Public welcome. Thousands of organized, gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles for all ages. $.25-$3. Monthly highlight: gardening books, BOGO craft books. 10 Court St., Rutland.
Story Time
10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities. All ages welcome! 802-422-9765.
Knitting Group
12 p.m. Maclure Library offers knitting group, Fridays, 12-2 p.m. 802-4832792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Apples to Apples
3 p.m. Activity at Sherburne Memorial Library, 3-4 p.m. For ages 8+. 2998 River Road, Killington. 802-422-9765.
Wells Teacup Auction
3 p.m. Wells UMC Ladies Aid holds teacup auction at MWA Hall, 133 Main St., Wells. Viewing begins 5 p.m. Drawings begin 6 p.m. Collectables, glassware, jewelry, books, food items, plants, and much more. $1 for 10 tickets. Light refreshments available. 802-645-0422.
Opening Reception
4 p.m. Chaffee Art Center holds opening reception for “It’s All About the Arts” annual student exhibit, 4-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments, music, creative works on display. Exhibit through June 7. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. chaffeeartcenter.org.
Pop Up Market
5 p.m. Newberry Market in White River Junction hosts monthly pop up markets, 5-8 p.m. Featuring local artisans, jewelry, gift cards, artwork, photography, Lularoe, books, more. First Fridays. $25 vendor space. newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com. 19 S Main St, White River Junction.
BAG Opening Reception
5 p.m. Brandon Artists Guild holds opening reception of “The Art of Wood” exhibit, 5-7 p.m. Work from members, using paint, fiber, glass, ceramics, collage, and wood. 7 Center St., Brandon. 802-247-4956.
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
7 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. - Steampunk! At Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $8 and $10. paramountvt.org.
Valley Improv
7 p.m. Performing fun and energetic comedy from around the Upper Valley. Grange Theatre, 65 Stage Road, Pomfret. artistreevt.org for tickets, $10.
Fly Fishing Presentation
7 p.m. Slate Valley Museum hosts Greg Cuda for presentation “Fly Fishing the Mettowee” 7-9 p.m. at the museum, 17 Water St., Granville, N.y. Free, all welcome. slatevalleymuseum.org.
Della Mae
7:30 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy-nominated Della Mae. Tickets at chandler-arts.org. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.
SATURDAY MAY 4
Green Up Day!
8 a.m. Vermont’s annual holiday to clean up roadside litter and trash from the winter. See section in this edition for your town’s coordinator, and events planned. greenupvermont.org.
Return of the Shredi
9 a.m. Heritage Family Credit Union’s free shredding event of personal, confidential information. Residential only, no business please. Limit 3 boxes per car. 26 Allen St., Rutland, 9 a.m.-12 noon. hfcuvt.com
Musing to Fruition
9:30 a.m. The culmination event of the monthly writing series held at Sparkle Barn, 1509 US-7, Wallingford. A Literary Tea featuring discussion with Vt authors: Yvonne Daley, Kristin Francoeur, Stacy Harshman, Christie K. Kelly, Joanna Tebbs Young. Tea and pastries available throughout. $20, limited space, registration required: thesparklebarnshop.com.
Killington Section GMC
10 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Boiling Spring, Chittenden. Follow old wood roads through New Boston area to unusual site where water bubbles up from the ground. Moderate, 7 miles. Meet in Main St Park, near fire station off Center St., to carpool. New members welcome. Bring water and lunch. Dress appropriately. Leader, 802-492-3573.
Book Sale
10 a.m. May Friends of the Rutland Free Library book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome. Thousands of organized, gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles for all ages. $.25-$3. Monthly highlight: gardening books, BOGO craft books. 10 Court St., Rutland.
The Fairy Circus
10 a.m. Tanglewood Marionettes presents The Fairy Circus at the Grange Theatre, 65 Stage Road, So. Pomfret. Turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. $5/$10. Perfect for younger children/ families. artistreevt. org.
Family Clay
10 a.m. For children and parent/caregiver, in the ceramics studio at ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. $20/ parent/child pair; $5 additional family members. artistreetvt.org.
CALENDAR
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
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.
Kids’ Saturday Classes
11 a.m. Chaffee Art Center offers different activity for kids each week painting, cooking, craft making and more. $10. Pre-register at 802775-0036. chaffeeartcenter.org.
Basket Raffle
11 a.m. Castleton FCA student athletes hold fundraiser basket raffle for missions trip to Haiti, at Castleton University, Hoff Hall, Alumni Drive, Castleton. Doors open 11 a.m. Drawings begin 1 p.m. Well over 100 baskets, 50/50, door prizes. Must be present to win.
Yoga Class
10:30 a.m. Yoga with Dawn resumes at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. All levels welcome, bring your own mat. $10/ class.
Law of Attraction Workshop
Photography Workshop
Tobacco Cessation Group
Meet Peter Rabbit
Loyalty Day Parade
Green Up Thank You BBQ - Killington
11:30 a.m. Killington volunteers that Greened Up can join Thank You BBQ at the Killington Fire House, Killington Road, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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. 802-228-6276.
Alice in Wonderland, Jr. **
2 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. - Steampunk! Two shows today: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. At Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $8 and $10. paramountvt. org.
Relaxing & Balancing Ground Sound
4:30 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s connection support group at Rutland Mental Health Services, 78 S. Main St., Rutland. 4:30-6 p.m. First and third Sunday of each month. Free recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Learn from one another, share coping strategies, offer mutual encouragement and understanding.
MONDAY MAY 6
Killington Yoga
Baked Potato Bar
Killington Bone Builders
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. 802-773-7187.
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. 802-7731404.
Black Fly Ball
6 p.m. The Little School’s 18th annual Black Fly Ball fundraiser, at Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm, 6-9 p.m. Fun, casual evening of live music by Muddy Hollow, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, auction. $50 advance at littleschoolvt.org; $60 at the door. 705 Main St., Weston.
Gypsy Reel
7:30 p.m. A Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel return for fifth show at Brandon Music. $20 tickets, brandon-music.net. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
Simone Dinnerstein
7:30 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts welcomes favorite Simone Dinnerstein performing works by Couperin, Glass, Satie and Schumann. Tickets at chandler-arts.org. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.
SUNDAY MAY 5
Heartfulness Meditation
7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
All Levels Yoga
9 a.m. All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Middlebury Maple Run
9 a.m. “The Sweetest Half” half marathon and 3 mile fun run. The start and finish line is located in the parking area behind Porter Hospital. Both races begin 9 a.m. Get all the details at middleburymaplerun.com.
GREEN UP DAY SATURDAY, MAY 5
Connection Support Group
8:30 a.m. All Level Flow Yoga, 8:30 a.m. at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Open Swim
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.
2 p.m. VFW 55th Loyalty Day Parade in downtown Rutland. Begins 2 p.m. Luncheon prior and during the parade, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at VFW Post 648, 15 Wales St., Rutland. DJ Saltis starts 4 p.m. $8 adults, $4 kids 6-12, under 6 free. Open to public.
2:30 p.m. Sound healing workshop at Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, 120 Merchants Row, Rutland. $15. Reservation required: 802-775-8080. 4:30 p.m. Pittsford Congregational Church holds baked potato bar, 4:30-6:30 p.m. to benefit the Community Outreach Program. Adults $8, kids $5, under age 5 free. Route 7, Pittsford. 802-483-2373.
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
Vermont Lakes Presentation
11 a.m. Following Fairy Circus puppet show, create your own fairy crown. $5. Grange Theatre, 65 Stage Road, So. Pomfret. artistreevt.org. 11 a.m. Join Phoenix Books Rutland to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week, and meet Peter Rabbit, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz.
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.
Mendon Bone Builders
1:30 p.m. Aquatic Invasives & Citizen Science at Tamarack Farmhouse at Farm and Wilderness Camps, 401 Farm & Wilderness Road, Plymouth. Free, open to public. Kimberly Jensen, environmental scientist, talks about plant communities in Vt. lakes. Family friendly, light refreshments served. Look for signs.
Magical Fairy Crowns Workshop
TUESDAY MAY 7
Open Swim **8 a.m.
12 p.m. Look at the mechanics of how the Law of Attraction works (think “The Secret”). Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, 120 Merchants Row, Rutland. $30, Reservation required: 802-775-8080. 1 p.m. Raptos in Focus photography workshop with Rob Strong, at VINS. $45-$50. 1-3 p.m. Register at vinsweb.org. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.
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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.
Playgroup
11 a.m. Maclure Library offers playgroup, Mondays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-4832792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Better Breathers
11 a.m. Better breathers support group. Have difficult time breathing? Join the American Lung Association support group led by a respiratory therapist, first Monday of each month. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland.
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. 802-7737187.
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.
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
5 p.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. at CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.
Family Support Group
6 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s family support group at RRMC Leahy Conference Room D, 160 Allen St., Rutland. First Monday of each month. For families and friends of those living with mental illness. Free, confidential, share ideas and suggestions.
All Levels Yoga
6:30 p.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. Bring a mat.
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.
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Harry Potter Club
3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds five-week Harry Potter Club 3:15-4 p.m., April 23-May 21. 2998 River Road, Killington. 802-4229765.
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.
Children’s Mental Health Presentation
5 p.m. Community Care Network/Rutland Mental Health Services host presentation “How to Survive and Thrive in the Children’s Mental Health Maze.” 7-8 p.m. Education and Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St., Rutland. Register at tcox@rmhsccn.org or 802-775-2381.
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, 802-770-4101.
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.
Chanting Through the Chakras
6 p.m. Series with yoga instructor Stephanie Jones introducing a different short Sanskrit mantra each week, guided by chakra system. April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. 6-7 p.m. $20 per class. Five Elements Salon & Day Spa, 10 Stratton Road, Rutland. fiveelementsdayspa.com.
Soul Collage Workshop
6 p.m. A path to creativity and discovery. Christine Meola will teach the artistic process of collage and how it can help connect with a deeper self. $20. Registration required, limited to 12, 802-483-2972. Maclure Library, 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Legion Bingo
6:15 p.m. Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend! Franklin St., Brandon.
Chess Club
7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill for youth and adults. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.
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KMS alum makes U.S. Freestyle Team
A number of businesses impacted
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Christi Bollman said personnel data for all of her current and past employees was stolen. Her laptop, which had Bollman’s tax returns checking accounts, online accounts, corporate credit card information, information for all of Colton Enterprise’s customers as well as her personal files was stolen. Bollman said her employees have had to “take protective measures against themselves.” She is in the process of reporting identity theft to the attorney general’s office. Bollman said someone broke into her office through a built-in air conditioner. “The air conditioner was shoved on my desk,” she said. They then left through the front door. Video cameras caught a hooded figure at the business around 12:19 a.m. Bollman isn’t sure if there was one person or several people. Bollman said she believes a local person broke in. “They know the area,” she said. It appears the people who broke in
moved from business to business down the street. Swiss Farm Market owner Roger Stevens opened his store at 4:30 a.m. April 22 and saw a broken window. “It was pretty obvious what had happened,” he said. Twenty packs of cigarettes along with lottery tickets were stolen, Stevens said. Stevens said his video camera caught a male “handing stuff out to somebody” at the store around 1:45 a.m. Stevens said this is the first time in his 20 years the store had been broken into. Nothing was damaged at the Killington Deli, but the store owner declined to comment due to the pending investigation. State Police Trooper Kevin Nutt said an arrest had not been made as of Monday. Police originally believed the incidents were related. “It’s an ongoing investigation,” Nutt said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nutt at the state police Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.
Tanglewood Marionettes present ‘The Fairy Circus’ at the Grange Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.—SO. POMFRET—Tanglewood Marionettes brings “The Fairy Circus” to the Grange Theatre on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. “The Fairy Circus” is a showcase for turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of “The Fairy Circus” begins with a brief demonstration of the art of puppetry. Through humorous interplay, the audience will learn about various forms of puppets, from the simple glove puppet to the sophisticated marionette. Featuring over 20 beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, “The Fairy Circus” is a showcase for turn-
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WEDNESDAY MAY 1
KILLINGTON
8 a.m. Killington Resort
May Day Slalom with music by DJ Dave
10 a.m. Killington Resort May Day Slalom Battle: Team Johnny vs Team Sam
PAWLET 7 p.m. Barn Restaurant and Tavern Pickin’ in Pawlet
THURSDAY MAY 2
PITTSFIELD
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Night
of-the-century-style trick puppetry. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the best-loved music of favorite composers. “The Fairy Circus” is geared primarily toward children from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. The production is approximately 40 minutes in length, and includes the puppetry demonstration prior to the show, and a question and answer session following the performance, as well as a magical fairy crown workshop at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required at artistreevt.org. The Grange Theatre is located at 65 Stage Road, South Pomfret.
Killington Mountain School alum Alex Lewis has been nominated to the 2019-2020 U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. Lewis received a call from U.S. Team’s moguls coach and former KMS freestyle program director Matt Gnoza on Saturday morning informing him that he had officially made the team. Lewis, who hails from Carlisle, Massachusetts and will be attending St. Lawrence University during the non-competitive season, shared his emotions on being named to the team. “I’m so happy to be named to U.S. Ski Team this year. It’s been a goal of mine since I first started mogul skiing and for that to come true is truly amazing. Thank you to all of my coaches and friends who pushed me every year to be the best that I can be.” Lewis has been a part of the KMS community for the past seven years since he joined the freestyle program in the 7th grade. 2019 has been a breakout year for Lewis. He has achieved impressive results throughout the season, but a string of
strong results late in the season made the difference. Lewis finished with a career best 5th place at the U.S. national championships. He followed that success with a bronze at the Junior World Championship in Valmalenco, Italy and a second place in the Nordic Championships held in Duved, Sweden. KMS Freestyle Program Director Kris Pepe commented, “Alex’s natural ability is surpassed only by his relentless work ethic. He could not be more deserving of this opportunity. I look forward to seeing him take this, very big, next step in his career.” Lewis competed this season at Junior Worlds, along with KMS athletes Ian Beauregard and Kalman Heims, those three athletes taking three of the four U.S. spots at Junior Worlds under the guidance of KMS FIS Freestyle coach and alum Glenn Eddy, who was named the Head U.S. moguls coach by US Ski and Snowboard for the event. Lewis joins KMS alumna Hannah Soar on the US Freestyle Ski Team, who has been on the team since 2016.
Free presentation offered for parents and caregivers of children with mental health issues Tuesday, May 7, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Tuesday, May 7, Community Care Network/ Rutland Mental Health Services will be hosting a presentation provided by the Vermont Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health on building awareness of the children’s mental health system, developing an understanding of available community resources, and helping participants feel more empowered to advocate
for their children. The presentation, entitled “How to Survive and Thrive in the Children’s Mental Health Maze,” will be located at the Education and Wellness Center at the 78 South Main Street office of Community Care Network in Rutland. Access is from Engrem Avenue. Space is limited, so it is recommended to register early. The presentation will take place from 5-7 p.m. There may be the
possibility of children’s activities for a limited number of school-aged children with advanced notice. The presentation is in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5-11. Further information can be found at ffcmh.org/ awarenessweek. To register for the presentation, or for more information, contact Tom Cox at tcox@ rmhsccn.org, or 02-7752381.
[MUSIC Scene] RUTLAND
POULTNEY
KILLINGTON
KILLINGTON
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
7 p.m. The Foundry
5 p.m. The Foundry
RUTLAND
9 p.m. Jax Food and Games
Full Backline Open Mic with Robby Smolinski
FRIDAY MAY 3
BETHEL
7 p.m. Babes Bar
The Strangled Darlings with Bow Thayer
BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Silas McPrior
KILLINGTON 7 p.m. The Foundry Ryan Fuller
9 p.m. Jax Food and Games The Idiots
PAWLET 7 p.m. Barn Restaurant and Tavern Live Music
Fiddlewitch
7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall
Ryan Fuller
Fiddlewitch
Duane Carleton
RUTLAND
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
Tom Caswell Blues Band
10 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D
SATURDAY MAY 4
BRANDON
RUTLAND
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
STOCKBRIDGE
Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T
9:30 p.m. The Venue Super Stash Bros
SUNDAY MAY 5
BOMOSEEN
Fiddlewitch
Carlo Romeo
Rick Webb
DJ Mega
DORSET
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
9 p.m. Jax Food and Games
7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Gypsy Reel
Jazz Night with Summit Pond Quartet
10 a.m. Farmers’ Market
Eli King
12 p.m. Wild Fern
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
MONDAY MAY 6
LUDLOW
9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic
TUESDAY MAY 7
CASTLETON
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern
Open Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Fiddlewitch
RUTLAND 6:30 p.m. Howlin’ Mouse Record Store All Ages Open Mic hosted by BJ Cain
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie
ROCKIN’ THE REGION
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Strangled Darlings (SD) are a newer act to this region but just a couple of old souls rockin’ the country. You can catch the band at its new hometown bar, Babes, in Bethel, Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. with Bow Thayer. SD is a duo made up of George Veech on vocals, mandolin andharmonica; and Jessica Anderly on vocals, tenor rockin’ the region bass, foot drums/percussion. I had the pleasure by dj dave of speaking with Veech hoffenberg to learn more about the group. Anderly hails from Portland, Oregon and Veech from Virginia, but he’s lived all over the U.S. They moved to Bethel last February after touring the country for three years in their RV. “We’re totally ski bums. I’m psyched about being in Vermont. It’s good,” he said. They started playing music together in 2010. Veech said, “We were never full-time until the summer of 2014.” It was shortly thereafter that their last album, “Boom Stomp King,” was released. They just finished their fourth album, “American Pageant,” which will soon be released. Veech said, “We were doing other stuff in Portland and then decided to cash in, get in the RV and travel around. She [Anderly] still has family out there so we’re gearing up to be bi-coastal.” They’re currently on tour in Ohio, then to Babes, and then to Oregon for a month. SC really enjoys playing at Babes. Veech said, “I’m really happy they opened. It’s a breath of fresh air. Playing there has become an exciting, although unexpected thing. It has a good vibe that fits our music.” Veech said it’s a cool place that doesn’t feel like a bar. He added, “We’ve played a fair amount of bars and breweries, but this feels more family friendly. People bring their kids to the shows. That’s our local bar now, and we’ve sold-out every show there. The owners, Owen [Daniel McCarter] and Jesse [Poltsky], are bringing in something that’s different and fun.” Another locals-type place they play at semi-regular-
WE’RE BLUESY, FOLKY WITH ROOTS AND NOT SUPER LOUD AND WE DO A LOT OF HARMONIES. ly is Taps Tavern in Poultney. Veech said, “That’s also a cool place that has a good vibe. We’ve become good friends with the owner, Serena [Gallagher].” Describing their show is easier done than said, so I’m curious to see it live sometime soon. Veech said, “A joke genre was made up for us in Portland, ‘Americana Doom Pop.’ That confused me enough that I thought I’d go with it. People say we sound like The Pixies. I don’t quite get why, because we’re not that hard. We’re bluesy, folky with roots and not super loud and we do a lot of harmonies.” People say they hear a little David Byrne in there and others say they sound like Shovels and Rope, an American folk duo from South Carolina. Veech added, “We have some of the driving energy they have.” Veech’s main goal is not to be a quirky folk band, just listenable, but different. “Small drum rock ‘n’ roll,” he said. SD’s show is all originals. They only cover one song: “Dead Flowers” by The Rolling Stones. You can listen to some of their past albums on their website. I really enjoyed what I heard. Veech wants to incorporate more covers. When they were first starting out, they were unsure about the band name because it freaked some people out. People thought they were a death metal band. They thought about changing it. One time at dinner, they asked Bow Thayer what he thought about an unsellable name like Strangled Darlings and he said, “You absolutely can’t change it. That’s crazy. Otherwise, people won’t remember the name.” The name really means how to live simply. Veech described it and said,”There’s all these little darling projects and side things that people get involved with that weigh them down and aren’t really important. You want to clear out the clutter or the excess in your life and focus on what’s important.”
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Strangled Darlings
Meeting Thayer was great for them. Not only did he introduce them to a lot of people in the music world, but they’re having a good time playing with him. Veech said, “I’m not sure how long we’re going to do it for but we’re having fun.” Thayer is joining them in Oregon. Music-wise, Anderly is into EDM and trip-hop, while Veech grew up listening to classic rock. He really likes Tom Waits and his theatrics, but right now Veech said their favorite is hip-hop artist Mac Miller. Playing live to Veech is like no take backs. “Once it’s on, it’s on. There’s something about ‘the show must go on,’ once you’re out of the hatch, it’s on. That doesn’t mean bad, it just gets your attention. A lot of life didn’t
feel real until I started doing this full-time – it didn’t feel serious. Performance is the antithesis of that. It’s that giant thing that people fear: rejection. That tends to focus your mind without endangering you. I think I’ve done a lot of stuff that’s freaking dangerous and this is not that. It’s not dangerous, but terrifying, and it doesn’t go away, no matter how many times. It’s so stereotypical, but right before the show, I still do the same nervous fidgety-ness. I think I’m going to change something, but I don’t. It’s terrifying but addictive and I love it. Interacting with people you can have intimacy, but no danger [laughing]. It’s very spiritual and group orientated. It’s all those weird ‘kumbaya’ things, but it actually happens.”
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2019 annual student exhibition opens with reception, Friday Friday, May 3, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is proud to again showcase young artists from over 25 Vermont public/private schools and homeschool groups in grades K-12 for the annual student exhibit. This year’s theme, It’s All About The Arts, expresses passion and commitment to encompass all of the arts. The community is invited to the opening reception on Friday, May 3 from 4-6:30 p.m. There will be light refreshments, music and a variety of creative works of art on display throughout the building. The Chaffee takes great pleasure in presenting the opportunity for these artistic young people to be inspired by seeing their work, and the works of others, displayed in the professional gallery housed in an 1890s historic mansion. Chaffee extends a special thank you to all of the teachers, parents, family and friends who encourage young artists to explore the arts, as well as to the artists who continue to amaze and inspire. The student exhibit will be on display until June 7. The Chaffee Art Gallery is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Chaffee Art Center is located at 16 South Main Street in Rutland. For more information, visit chaffeeartcenter.org.
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Slate Valley Museum hosts fly fishing program Friday, May 3, 7 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—Greg Cuda, president of the Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited headquartered in Albany, New York will be at the Slate Valley Museum on Friday, May 3, 7-9 p.m. Cuda will present the program Fly Fishing the Mettowee – Fishing in Our Own Backyard. The event is free and all are welcome. Join Cuda as he shares some
secrets to fly fishing the Mettowee and Battenkill Rivers. Devoted to conservation and maintaining pristine waterways, Trout Unlimited is the national steward of our rivers and streams. The Slate Valley Museum is situated on the banks of the Mettowee River and its mission is to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Slate Valley.
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Brandon Artist Guild opens new exhibit, ‘The Art of Wood’ Friday, May 3, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) continues its 20th anniversary celebration with a new exhibit, “The Art of Wood.” The series will run from May 3-June 25. The public is invited to the free opening reception Friday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m. The show features pieces from the BAG’s exhibiting members, who work in diverse media including paint, fiber, glass, ceramics, collage – and wood. “Though the theme is wood, the exhibit will feature works and interpretations across all media,” explained Stacey Stanhope, a potter and BAG board member. “Wood is just the sliver of an idea; each artist will branch off depending on how inspiration strikes. ‘Wooden’ it be great to see what they come up with?” The exhibit is the second in a series of four themed shows honoring our planet. This 20th-anniversary year for the BAG is also the Chinese Year of the Pig, which recognizes nature’s elements, Earth, Wood, Water, and Fire. The BAG is devoting four exhibits to these elements. In addition to “Art of Wood” in May and June, the remaining exhibits are: “Art of Water,” June 28-Aug. 27 and “Art of Fire,” Aug. 30-Oct. 29. The Brandon Artists Guild is an artist-run gallery with approximately 40 exhibiting artists and additional supporting members. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization, the BAG supports the visual arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations and educational programs. The BAG, at 7 Center Street in Brandon, is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.4 p.m. The gallery will be open seven days a week starting May 1. For more information, call 802-247-4956.
Giant teacup auction supports church mission, offers something for everyone Friday, May 3, 5 p.m.— WELLS—Wells United Methodist Church Ladies Aid will be holding a teacup auction Friday, May 3 at the Modern Woodmen of America Hall in Wells. Viewing starts at 5 p.m. Drawing begins at 6 p.m. There will be a huge selection of items, including collectibles, knick knacks, glassware, jewelry, pictures, personal items, books, videos, cereals, canned goods, plants, boxed mixes, and tables of home baked
goods. Buy envelopes of 10 tickets for $1, place tickets in a cup next to the items desired to win. Light refreshments will be available at no charge. The Wells UMC Ladies Aid thanks the community for its continued support, which allows them to do the work and missions of the church. The MWA Hall is located at 10 Main St., Wells. For more information or for donations, call 802645-0422.
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Chandler welcomes talented women to stage, two shows Friday & Saturday, May 3-4—RANDOLPH— The Grammy-nominated Della Mae will take to the Chandler stage Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic, hard-touring live act, building a large and enthusiastic fan base while racking up massive amounts of critical acclaim. Sensitive yet assertive, these versatile instrumentalists and vocalists draw from a bottomless well of roots influences to create vibrantly original music that explores timeless lyrical truths. Their unmistakably contemporary relevance places them alongside
such tradition- and socially-conscious young acts as the Avett Brothers, Punch Brothers, the Lumineers, and Shovels & Rope. And of special note to regional music fans: guitarist/vocalist Celia Woodsmith is a Vermont native and former member of the celebrated roots duo Avi & Celia. Reserved seating is $31-$41. Simone Dinnerstein will grace the stage next, on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Gnossierennes is a word coined by composer Erik Satie. Perhaps it refers to gnosticism? Perhaps the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur in the
labyrinth at Knossos on Crete? Chandler favorite Dinnerstein performs works by Couperin, Glass, Satie, and Schumann. Whether songful and contemplative or dizzingly exuberant, Dinnerstein and each composer trace the inward working of a musical maze and connect
the two thought-provoking definitions. Reserved seating for adults is $38 advance, $41 day of; students is $15. Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 7173 Main St., Randolph. For more information, call 802-728-6464 or visit chandler-arts.org.
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Gypsy Reel returns with high energy Celtic, original music at Brandon Music Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Gypsy Reel has been perfecting its eclectic blend of Celtic and original music for over 20 years. A Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel plays high-energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. They have “bags of originality” (Andy Cheyne, Folk Roots). Gypsy Reel is returning for its fifth show at Brandon Music, Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Gypsy Reel’s lineup includes hot banjoist, guitarist and vocalist Claudine Langille, formerly of sensational Irish/American fusion band Touchstone; Graham
Parker, eclectic fiddler extraordinaire; Camille Parker, who has captivated the hearts of audiences across the globe with her mandolin, bodhran and rich and remarkable vocals; Reagh Greenleaf, formerly with the famous Clancys, on bodhran and vocals; and the young prodigy Silas Hamilton on standup bass and guitar. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
Killington Grand hosts annual Hunger Action Conference Friday, May 3—KILLINGTON—The Vermont Foodbank will host a lineup of workshops for its annual Hunger Action Conference to be held on Friday, May 3 at Killington Grand Resort Hotel. The Hunger Action Conference is a full-day educational event that will provide more than 300 attendees from the mission-driven and charitable food sectors with training regarding poverty and hunger, food systems, health, and best practices to help them positively impact those most in need in their communities. This year’s conference theme is “Healing the Past for a Healthy Future.” Traumatic experiences from people’s pasts can have a long term impact on their lives. This year’s Hunger Action Conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about trauma informed systems, and practices to promote health and wellness. The keynote speaker, Dr. Ken Epstein, brings a trauma-informed and equity lens to his work providing facilitation, coaching and consultation to organizations and entities implementing culture change. At this year’s conference, he will help attendees explore what it takes to become a network of healing organizations. “We are thrilled to be able to bring Vermont’s anti-hunger community together for this day of learning and inspiration,” said Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles. This year’s conference will include presentations and workshops from a board spectrum of experts, including the following highlights: understanding trauma and stress; cross class communication using trauma informed principles; connecting food insecurity, decision-making, and mental health; and culinary ability, organization, and the promise of personal skills to support health. A full list of workshops and conference details can be found at vtfoodbank.org/HAC.
Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND— The VFW 55th Loyalty Day Parade will take place on Sunday, May 5 in downtown Rutland. The parade starts at 2 p.m. sharp. The parade is dedicated to all the men and women who have, and are still serving, in all the military branches. Marching will be military units such as VFW Post and American Legion Posts; VFW Post 648 Buddy Poppy Princess and Buddy Poppy King; high school bands; fire departments; Cairo Temple with all its units; old cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; city, state and federal representatives; radio stations; and many more. The parade marshal will be Andrea Borchlewicz. She will be driven by Steve Leach in his 1952 M38A1 Willys Jeep and M100 trailer, honoring all Vietnam and Cold War veterans. Terry Jay and Michelle will be filling in for Sam Gorruso from Sam’s Good News. Stop by and say hello. Prior to the parade, the VFW Post 648 Auxiliary invites everyone to the luncheon, 11 a.m.5 p.m., at the VFW, 15 Wales St., Rutland. At 4 p.m., DJ John Saltis will join the party. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for ages 6-12, and free for kids under age 6. All of the events are open to the public.
First Rutland Community Nursing Symposium to be held in Killington May Wine Dinner: Wines of Spain — Friday, May 3 Discover the delicious and diverse wines of Spain! Learn about the booming market with high quality, diversity, and value. Try five wines from the region accompanied by a custom fivecourse chef’s pairing menu. Friday, May 3 — 6:30 p.m. Call the inn for reservations: 802.775.2290
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Wednesday, May 8—KILLINGTON— The Nursing Excellence Department at Rutland Regional Medical Center has partnered with the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, Genesis Mountain View Center, Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bayada Home Health Care, The Pines at Rutland and the Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region to host the First Annual Rutland Community Nursing Symposium,Wednesday, May 8, at the Killington Grand Hotel, East Mountain Road, Killington, as part of this year’s Nurses Week Celebration. The idea of the symposium was born out of last year’s Nurses Week event at the Paramount Theatre where Rutland Regional Medical Center played the documentary, “The American Nurse,” by Carolyn Jones. Nurses from the community that attended the event shared that they enjoyed the opportunity to get together and celebrate nursing. This year the Nursing Excellence wanted to expand on the celebration of nursing and focus on the
nurses in our community and the idea for the Community Nursing Symposium was brought to fruition. The full-day event will provide educational, professional development, and networking opportunities to nurses throughout our community. There will be live sessions from subject matter experts on topics including Stop the Bleed, Safety Tips for Nurses, Wound Care, Care of the Patient with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a Transitional Care Panel. The event will also feature poster presentations to highlight and share the incredible work that nurses do every day in Rutland and throughout the state. All nurses in the Rutland area and beyond are invited to attend. Attendees that participate in the event will receive six Nursing Continuing Education Credits. Registration is $20 and includes breakfast, lunch, and the chance to win great raffle prizes. Online registration is available at eventbrite.com. For questions, call 802776-2712.
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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.
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Clear River Tavern Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear River Tavern to sample chef Tim Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more. We’re nestled on 10 wooded acres in Pittsfield, 8 miles from the Killington Road. Our live music schedule featuring regional acts will keep you entertained, and our friendly service will leave you with a smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.” www.clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999
Jones’ Donuts Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810
Killington Market Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.
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The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
Chester student wins poster contest
Chloe Jenkins, an reaction to winning the poster eighth-grade student contest? from Chester, is the overall Lisa Jenkins: She was very winner of Green Up Day’s surprised! She draws with pen annual poster contest. and markers all the time. She Her winning design of a was experimenting with water hand picking up a can that colors at the time of the comis found hidden between petition, which helped inspire yellow springtime flowers her poster. has been used on all of MT:Where did she get the the poster and marketing idea for the poster? material for Green Up Day, LJ:Chloe, her dad and I held May 4. brainstormed during dinner. Green Up Vermont She knew she wanted to have called the image “colorful a hand in it, and we asked and inspirational.” As the her, “What happens during overall winner, Jenkins Green Up Day?” That question received a $250 check. inspired her to come up with Green Up Vermont also the rest. chose winners in K-4th, MT: How will she use the 5th -8th and 9th -12th Chloe Jenkins prize money? grades. JL: She bought a bass guitar The winners are as follows: K-4th, Lyla with it, and is teaching herself to play. She LaBossiere, Westford; 5th-8th grade, Greta likes classic rock. Bernier, Andover; and 9th-12th grade, MT: How long has she been interested Heather Anne Lee, Shelburne. Each winner in artwork? received a $50 check. JL: Ever since she could hold a pencil! The Green Up Vermont poster contest She’s always had a passion for drawing, was launched in 1980 to bring awareness painting, and pretty much anything and involvement of local students on involving crafts. Green Up Day, always the first Saturday MT: Why is Green Up Day so important in May. The contest was judged by long to Chloe? standing volunteer judges, Armand JL: We live on a dirt road and do about Poulin, Hale Ritchie and David Schutz. a mile stretch of it. I think she’d agree that Q/A with Jenkins’ mother Lisa Jenkins... it’s important to her for the plant’s and Mountain Times: What was Chloe’s animal’s health.
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WUHS student to lead Green Up Day in Pittsfield By Katy Savage
Magnolia Rice remembers one of her first times participating in Green Up Day. The 17-year-old Pittsfield resident was about 5 at the time. “My dad always made it a big deal,” Rice said. She and her father would walk down their driveway and spend the day picking up trash on Route 100. Her favorite part? Getting to wear a Carhartt outfit. Now Rice, a student at Woodstock Union High School, is leading the Green Up Day effort in Pittsfield. As the coordinator, Rice will be responsible for about 30 volunteers. Rice will distribute bags and report unusual items people find—such as needles and tires. “I like that we can help with the environment,” Rice said. “It’s something that gives back to the planet.” Green Up Day also benefits the town and the state, she said. “We rely on the beautiful ecosystem for tourism,” Rice said. This year’s Green Up Day on Saturday, May 4, marks the 49th anniversary of the tradition started
by Gov. Dean Davis in 1970. Green Up Vermont became a non-profit organization in 1979. Funding for the event relies largely on sponsors and donations. About 240 towns are participating in Green Up Day this year. Last year, 22,500 volunteers walked about 13,000 miles and picked up 225 tons of litter with 50,000 trash bags. Volunteers found 5561 tires. “It’s a great time to get the community involved,” said Green Up Vermont Interim Executive Director Sue Killoran. Green Up Day is spearheaded by town offices. “The Green Up Day coordinator is the key to success,” Killhorn said. “We could not do this without them.” The coordinators work with the town office. Sometimes they organize events, such as free coffee, raffles and breakfast. Part of Rice’s passion for greening up comes from her father. Her father Ray Rice, the manager of Surefoot in Killington, calls himself a “nature freak.”
Ray, a skier and biker, moved to Vermont about 17 years ago. He has participated in Green Up Day since. “The first year I was blown away—I picked up radios and tires— crazy stuff,” he said. “It just has to be done. We have to do it. Everyday should be Green Up Day.” Ray and his daughter do long trail hikes and frequently camp together. Magnolia said her father will go as far as to “stop in the middle of the road and pick up trash.” Ray is proud of his daughter for leading Green Up Day. “She’s a real leader,” he said. “She has a good heart.” Green trash bags will be distributed throughout the state on May 4. Trash bags are available for pickup at your town hall or other community location. Contact your town or Green Up Day coordinator for more. Pittsfield volunteers pick about 30 bags of trash every year, Rice said. She said one of the most unusual objects volunteers find is microwaves in the woods. “It’s a big part of Vermont,” Rice said.
GREEN UP DAY
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
Towns coordinate pick up, drop off, events surrounding Green Up Day Grab your friends and family and join in! If you have never participated in Green Up Day, it is easy! Find your town’s information below, indexed by county. RUTLAND COUNTY: Benson Leave bags along roadsides. Daphne Bartholomew - 537-2611 Killington bensonclerk@myottmail.com Deb and Bob Burke - 422-3623 Bags available at the two stores, town office RBurke4771@aol.com and transfer station. Leave bags along Bags available at the Town Clerk’s Office. roadside and the town crew will pick them Bring bags to the River Road Transfer Staup. tion. BBQ for volunteers at the Killington Brandon Road Firehouse. James Leary - 247-9595 Mendon jimleary@sover.net Nancy Gondella - 775-1662 Pick up bags ath the Gazebo. Bring bags to mendonclerk@comcast.net transfer station or leave on roadsides. Bags available at the Town Office. Bags can Castleton be left on the roadsides of any town highJulie Finnegan - 468-5197 way. Early participation the week before fike2ski@gmail.com is welcomed. If you see a problem area in Bags can be picked up at Slate Valley PT on Mendon that you want to clean up, contact Route 4 next to the Iron Lantern or call the the town office for assistance. coordinator to arrange delivery. Bring bags Middletown Springs to the transfer station or leave along the Elizabeth Cooper - 235-1406 roadsides in pile for pick up. naturewalk@vermontel.net Chittenden Pick up bags at the Town Green 8 a.m. to Sara DeCubellis - 483-6868 noon on GU Day or call the coordinator for pixie1208@aol.com bags to be delivered to your house. Drop Pick up bags at the Church of the Wildoff bags at Transfer Station. Refreshments wood from 8-11:30 a.m., enjoy free coffee provided. and donuts. Leave bags along roadsides for Mount Holly pick up. Lynne Herbst - 259-2823 Clarendon lherbst@vermontel.net Heather Kent - 747-4074 Pick up bags and register road assignment clarendonadmasst@comcast.net at the library between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Bags available at Town Hall, Chippenhook child who participates is eligible to win a Ballfield and Clarendon Post Office. Leave basket of Summer Fun (toys etc.). Every full bags along roadsides for pick up or family is given a coupon for a free dozen bring to the dumpster behind Town Hall. farm raised eggs provided by the Plew Danby Farm. Leaves bags on roadsides, town Jesse Pyles - 293-2300 crews will pick up Monday. jesse.pyles@gmail.com Mount Tabor Bags available on Green Up Day at Smokey Mt. Tabor Town Office - 293-5282 House Farm Stand the week of Green Up mttabor@vermontel.net Day. Leave bags along roadsides. Bags available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Fair Haven Bring bags to Mt. Tabor Transfer Station Bonnie Rosati - 265-4529 Tuesday 3-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 bonniefhpd@yahoo.com p.m. Bags are distributed on Green Up Day at Pawlet the north end of of the Town Green from 8 DeAnna Mach a.m.-noon. Bags can be left along the road- deannamach@gmail.com sides or returned to the Town Green. Bags are distributed through Mettawee Hubbardton School, Town Clerk’s Office, with extra bags Janet Morey - 273-2950 left on Town Clerk porch on GU Day. Leave hubbardtonrd@gmail.com bags at intersections or bring to Town Pick up bags at Town Clerk’s Office, Town Shed. Bags collected on Monday by Town Garage. Drop off at Town Hall on MonuHighway Department. ment Hill or leave on roadsides. All bags Pittsfield will be picked up Monday morning by the Kiara Buker, Maggie Rice - 746-8109, Hubbardton Highway Dept. 855-1651, 18bukeki@wcsu.net, Ira sugarmags02@gmail.com Cacky Ayer-Duffner - 235-2345 Pick up bags starting at 8 a.m. at Town renfud@comcast.net Clerk’s Office. Drop off there when you are Bags available at the Town Clerk’s Office. done. Refreshments provided. Green up day, page 19
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Killington town coordinator provides details
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Maggie Rice Representative Attention Rutland City residents
Your help is needed! It just takes a minute ... Every empty chip bag you pick up is one less piece of trash in our gutters and rivers. No one can do it alone. But we can ALL do one thing. Thank you for doing your part to keep our city clean.
Vermont, what a beautiful name for something you want to keep clean and brilliant We are so proud of our people, Vermont’s People, we are so diligent The signs around our state that make us aware of the first Saturday in May We clean our state with the way we know With the green bags that we pick up from our local town hall The love that we have for our state calls out our tall confidence for our beautiful state We breath in the clean air and ignore the chemical hate In twenty twenty it will b the fiftieth birthday for Green Up Day Fifty years of care and love to our state while keeping it clean and healthy Our nonprofit group Vermont Green Up Day Our people make up that group with kind compassion With our passion of keeping our home clean and loving The state we love is nine thousand miles long We have cleaned thirteen thousand miles with our group that take their lives to love our state and care for it The first on the rank for the best place to live in the USA Our pristine environment, bring our people around Green Up Day That’s what it’s all about Learning from people All around
Although the designated day for cleaning our roadsides is Saturday, May 4, Killington’s Green Up Day coordinator Deb Burke has dropped off a couple hundred green bags at the Killington town office on River Road. The snow in the ditches has melted, sadly revealing a considerable amount of litter. Please begin greening up as soon as you have the time. Wear long pants, sturdy boots, and work gloves.The transfer station on River Road will take the green bags at no charge. There will be a thank you BBQ for Green Up volunteers at the Killington Road firehouse on Saturday, May 4 from 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, veggie burgers, salads, ice cream, cookies and beverages.
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The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
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Stay safe and healthy on Green Up Day 1. Stay safe in the sun, even if it’s cloudy! Use plenty of sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, even if it is overcast. Protect your face and eyes from the sun with a hat and sunglasses. Cover up with long sleeves and long pants. 2. Be careful near roadways. Review road safety rules with children before you head out. Wear light or bright-colored clothing. Work facing oncoming traffic. 3. Know what to do with needles. Tell children to get an adult if they find a needle. To safely dispose of a needle: use gloves and pliers or tongs to pick up the needle; place the needle in a thick plastic container, screw the lid on and tape it shut with duct tape; write “Do Not Recycle” on the container and toss it in the regular trash. 4. Be tick smart. Protect yourself with an EPA-registered insect repellent and wear long pants. Check your whole body for ticks when the day is done. Remove any ticks as soon as you can using tweezers or a tick remover. Watch for symptoms of tick-borne illness and tell your doctor if you feel sick. Learn more at healthvermont.gov. For more information, visit greenupvermont.org.
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pick up roadside litter and are encouraged to get involved and do their part. Each town has a Green Up Volunteer Town Coordinator who is responsible for organizing the clean up, distributing the traditional Green Up bags and in many towns, celebrating community with barbecues, raffles, and music. The inspiration behind Green Up Day dates back to 1969 when the then Burlington Free Press reporter Robert Babcock approached Governor Deane Davis about a statewide greening up day. On April 18, 1970, Governor Davis launched the first Green Up Day, marking the day with closing down the interstate while over 77,000 volunteers picked up litter on roads throughout the state. To learn more on how you can get involved, visit greenupvermont.org, or see the listings by town in this edition.
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Number of volunteers:
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parking lots and roads around the resort are free to roam and pick up litter and the like. As a thank you to those who participate, there will be a barbecue at the Killington Fire and Rescue Headquarters on Killington Road from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There’s limited seating at the firehouse; bring a lawn chair – or a few.
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Killington Farmers’ Market is accepting vendor applications Farmers’ market expands from monthly to weekly, June through October
KILLINGTON—The Killington Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for Summer 2019. The market showcases and provides a resource for local products from area crafters, bakers and fresh produce from local farmers. “I am excited that the farmers’ market is coming back for its second year. Supporting opportunities for local commerce is important so we hope visitors and residents alike take full advantage of what the Killington Farmers’ Market has to offer,” said Sarah Newell of the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA). The Killington Farmers’ Market at Mission Farm is a collaborative effort supported by the Town of Killington’s Recreation Department, the KPAA and Church of Our Saviour. Mission Farm provides a historic setting of a bygone era,
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easily visible from Route 4 across from the Skyeship Gondola. Last year the market was held monthly, and this year the market will meet weekly from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays from June 13 through Oct. 3. Weekly special events are scheduled on Thursdays at Mission Farm to coincide with the farmers’ market. Some of the scheduled events include children’s projects presented by the Killington Parks and Recreation Department, outdoor yoga, group painting instruction, seed exchange, guest en plein air artist Peter Huntoon, and blessing of the animals. Vendor applications are now being accepted for summer of 2019. The vendor fee is $10 per day or $130 for the entire season. Please contact Cathy Foutch, 802422-3932 or recdirector@killingtontown. com.
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Violet Poli, the market’s youngest vendor, sells pumpkins to Cathy Foutch from her mom’s booth.
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Pittsford Randy Adams, 483-6500 x17, recreation@ pittsfordvermont.com. Bags available at the Town clerk’s office. Please bring full bags back to the Town Offices. Poultney Jonas Rosenthal, 287-9751, poultneymanager@comcast.net. Bags available at the Town clerk’s office. Bring bags to the Transfer Station. Proctor Jim Moore, 459-2837, jim.moore2@ gmail.com. Bags available prior to GU Day at Town Office. On Green Up Day at the Town Green 8a.m.-3 p.m. Town road crew picks up bags left on roadsides. Rutland City Kinney Subaru, 176 Route 7 South, 802-775-6900. Green Up bags available (pick up and drop off) at Kinney Subaru. Refreshments provided. Carl Diethelm, 747-8579, jimo@rcswd. com. Bags will be available at the City Office one week prior to Green Up Day and on Green Up Day morning. Drop bags off at Kinney Subaru. Rutland Town Byron Hathaway ,773-8128, rthighway@ rutlandtown.com. Bags at the Town Office or at the Transfer Station on the Wednesday before GU Day or on GU Day. Bring bags by 12 p.m. to Transfer Station on GU Day. If left on roadsides, call and leave a message where bags are located. Shrewsbury Connie Youngstrom, 492-3502, conniey@vermontel.net. Pick up bags, select route, breakfast at Town Hall 8-10 a.m. Garbage sorting (bottle, cans, plastic) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Transfer Station. Bring bags to Transfer Station. Sudbury Larry Rowe, 623-6432, upyonder@ shoreham.net. Bags available at the Town
Office. Bring full bags to the Recycling Center on or before Green Up Day, where volunteers will sort them. Tinmouth Doug Fontein, 446-2928, djfontein@ gmail.com. Family-friendly Green Up event from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Transfer Station. Coffee at the beginning; free ice cream and gala awards ceremony at the conclusion. Bring bags to the Transfer Station. Wallingford Wallingford Conservation Commission, 779-1778, gsmacl@hotmail. com. Pick up bags at the Wallingford Rotary from 9-11:30 a.m. Drop full bags off at Transfer Station on Saturday until noon. Transfer Station will accept bags if dropped off within one week of GU Day. Wells Kellie Sykes, 287-9762, kelliesykes2@ gmail.com. Meet at the Town Hall at 9 a.m. for bags, coffee and donuts provided. After pick up, come back to the Town Hall at noon for hot dogs and drinks. Leave bags along roadsides. West Haven Linda Garrison, 265-4131, balloonpainter@gmail.com. Call Linda for bags, then leave on the roadside for pick up or bring to the dump, free of charge. West Rutland West Rutland Town Offices, 4382204, cwener@westrutlandvt.org. Pick up bags at Town Hall at 9 a.m. Leave bags along roadsides for town pick-up. Refreshments for volunteers at noon at Town Hall. WINDSOR COUNTY (within Mountain Times readership/coverage) Barnard Mary Blanton, 234-5541, marywbvt@ gmail.com. Bags at Barnard General Store after 8 a.m. Bring full bags to recycling center or the dump trailer at the BGS.
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a.m.-1 p.m. No roadside pick up! Bring all materials to the Town Garage by Sunday afternoon. Household trash and tires will not be accepted. Reading Marie Anderson, 484-3218, mfkjanderson@gmail.com. Bags can be picked up the week prior to Green Up Day at the Greenhouse, Town Hall and the General Store. Free coffee and donuts at the Town Hall on Green Up Day where bags and assignments are given. Bring bags to the Weathersfield Transfer Station for free or leave at Town Hall parking lot prior to noon for pick up. Rochester Joanne McDonnell, 767-3631, rochestertown@comcast.net. Bags available at the Town clerk’s office. Bring bags to the school yard, there will be a truck on site for bag disposal. Springfield Caitlin Christiana, 885-2779, springfieldrcoc@vermontel.net. Bags available at the Chamber of Commerce, 56 Main St. Leave bags along roadside. Stockbridge Janet Whitaker, 234-5167, hjmhhwhit@ aol.com. Green Up Day runs 8-12, meet at Stockbridge Central School for bag pick up and road coordination. Arrangements are made at time of bag dispensing on whether the bags will be roadside pick up or bought to the school. Weston Peter Areson, 856-7671, aresonp@gmail. com. Bags available at the Town clerk’s office. Bring Green Up bags to the Town Truck at the Weston Recreation area. Woodstock Philip Swanson, 457-3456, phil@townofwoodstock.org. Bags available at Town Office. Bring bags to the Town Garage, West Woodstock, on Route 4 on Green Up Day.
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Bethel Kelly Hill ,234-9340, betheltownoffice@ comcast.net. Bags available at the Town clerk’s office. Bridgewater Greg Jenne, 672-3307, 369-035,2 gjenneconstruction@gmail.com. Cavendish Tim Calabrese, 226-7754, tim@goodearthvt.com. Bags available at the Town clerk’s office. Bring bags to the Transfer Station, do not leave on roadsides. Chester Frank Kelley, 289-1540, fjmkelley@gmail. com. Organized by the Chester Conservation Committee. Bags available one week prior to GU Day at Town Hall, Chester Hardware or at Chester Elementary. Hartland Ginny White, Dean Greensberg, 4362668, gwhitevt26@gmail.com. Bags may be picked up at the Fire Station prior to GU Day or 8 a.m. at 3 p.m. Corners Fire Station on GU Day. Free brunch at the fire ftation. Return full bags to fire station. Recycle containers available. Conservation Comm. hosts a writing contest. Ludlow Scott Murphy, 228-2841, tmanager@tds. net. Meet at 9:30 p.m. at Ludlow Comm. Center in the morning for coffee and donuts. Afternoon BBQ for all volunteers. Let coordinator know what roadsides you will be leaving bags on or bring to the Transfer Station. Plymouth Plymouth Town Office, 672-3655, clerk@ plymouthvt.org. Bags available at the Town Office. Bring bags to the Transfer Station. Pomfret Sherman & Laura Kent, 457-1608, stecumseh@aol.com. Bags pickup and drop off at Town Garage on LaBounty Road, 8
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Another solar project comes to town
At its regular meeting April 8, the Castleton Select Board heard a request from Thomas Hand, representing MHG Solar LLC of Manchester, about leasing property from the town to build a 500kWac solar project. He proposed a location on Staso Landing but will work with the town to find an appropriate site. The board expressed concern that useable gravel may exist on the site and would have to be removed before leasing to MHG. Town Manager Michael Jones and Hand agreed to make a site visit to the old landfill. The Select Board will wait for results from Jones after core samples have been taken and the “ground has been walked.” Hand stated that the company has a number of projects either in the permitting stage or has received permits to develop gravel pits and slate quarries from Manchester to Poultney.
Hubbardton plans new town forest A community meeting has been scheduled in Hubbardton for May 23 to take input on the future of the newly acquired town forest. The Hubbardton Select Board approved the event at its regular meeting April 22. At Town Meeting, voters approved the purchase of 200 privately held wooded acres known as Barr Park near the Hubbardton Battlefield. The property, located at 2000 Monument Hill Road, had a price tag of $125,000, of which a portion would be raised by taxes. The property is a saddle on Sargent Hill in East Hubbardton, which is of historical importance as the route taken when American troops, including the sick and disabled, evacuated their stronghold on Lake Champlain in 1776. On July 7, British forces overtook the Americans, who fought a successful rear-guard action, turning the tide of the war. It was the only Revolutionary War pitched battle on Vermont soil. The Hubbardton battle is reenacted each year.
Retirement doesn’t have to be boring Senior centers in Castleton and Poultney offer plenty to do outside the entertainment/business hub of Rutland, especially now that spring has sprung. The Castleton Community Center is entering its 21st year of operation and continues to be a beehive of activity with new programs in creative writing and guitar. That’s on top of dance, computer coaching, craft classes such as etching on slate and ice-dyed silk scarves, potluck suppers with speakers on the “Civil War Songbook” and honeybees, and meetings of the ukulele, genealogy, bocce and kayak clubs. Transportation services, senior meals, health and fitness classes, Bingo, the Great Courses program and more continue. CCC is located at 2108 Main St.
(on Route 4A) in Castleton, tel. 802-468-3093. Down the road at the Young at Heart Senior Center in Poultney, the Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Line has filled up, but registration may still be open for a June bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. A portion of the ticket price is returned to Young at Heart, said site director Kathy Hutson. Low-priced hot meals, prepared on-site, are served Tuesday through Friday and also delivered throughout Rutland County. Health and fitness sessions are offered as well as speakers on a range of topics of concern to seniors. Young at Heart is located at 206 Furnace St. in Poultney. For more information, call the center at 802-287-9200.
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Army supports STEM event as recruiting tool IBOTS of Rutland finish 11th out of 64 teams in the district
By Michaellyn Perkins
Some of the brightest high school minds in New England came together April 10-13 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts for the 2019 New England Robotics Championships. The organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology or FIRST, created the event. “It’s not just about building robots, though,” said Bruce Linton, director of New England FIRST. “It’s about our up-and-coming generation recognizing that finding resolutions to issues requires teamwork, perseverance, and implementing new ideas to bring about change.” It’s also why the Army sponsored the event. Adapting to change is what the Army does to maintain the technological upper hand against adversaries. That ethos is exactly what the Army instills in its personnel and is why the U.S. Army’s Albany Recruiting Battalion participated in this year’s competition, to showcase the need for young people with both brawn and brains to enlist. George Matook is deputy director of the Soldier Performance Optimization Directorate for the U.S. Army Combat Capability Development Command, or CCDC. He highly supports STEM. “The engineers of tomorrow start here,” said Matook. He thinks it’s important to give high school students the opportunity to get exposed to the Army now, “even if it’s only in little ways,” he said. Matook and his team brought prototypes of some of the latest inventions to come out of CCDC, including a palm-sized unmanned aerial system and a prototype vehicle seat charger that keeps soldier-borne electronics topped up. “If students can see themselves in the future in terms of what they could do for soldiers – if they’re into programming or mission planning, it gives them a sense of where they could go, not necessarily Army, page 24
West Haven man dies in motorcycle accident Police said a man from West Haven died in a motorcycle accident on Route 22A in West Haven April 23 at 4 p.m. Police said Corey Sears, 37 , was pronounced dead at the scene. Sears received immediate medical attention from two nurses who arrived shortly after the crash. Preliminary investigation revealed Sears was traveling north on Route 22A at an unknown speed. At this time, it is not known what caused Sears to travel off the road. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Troopers were assisted by the Granville Rescue Squad, Rutland Regional Ambulance Service, Fair Haven First Response, West Haven Fire Department, Benson Fire Department, Fair Haven Police Department, Castleton Police Department and the Vermont Department of Liquor Control. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has information relating to it, is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101.
Man arrested for burglary Police arrested a Rutland man for a burglary at at a home in Clarendon April 28. Police said Michael Maniery, age 36 of Rutland had caused damage to property inside the residence and had stolen items. Maniery was taken into custody April 29, and cited to appear April 30, at 12:30 p.m. for unlawful mischief, possession of stolen property and burglary charges.
Woman steals vehicle Police arrested a Fair Haven woman for stealing a car on April 23. Police said Jessica Cormia, age 22, was arrested for stealing a vehicle in Wallingford. Cormia had made a false report and provided false information. Cormia was issued a citation to appear June 17, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.
Scott announces school safety upgrades The Department of Public Safety is partnering with Williston company Margolis Heal, to provide school safety planning, training and exercise assistance to Vermont schools. This partnership marks the second phase of a school safety strategy announced by the Scott administration in February 2018, following the first phase of a statewide school safety assessment overseen by DPS. “Ensuring the safety of Vermonters—especially our kids—is one of government’s most important responsibilities,” said Gov. Phil Scott. “I’m pleased with the coordination between state, local and private partners to develop and implement school safety upgrades and training to ensure we continue to have safe schools and communities.” Margolis Healy will provide training and exercise guidance directly to schools and work with school administrators and public safety personnel to develop a standardized emergency operation plan, simplifying the planning process for school districts and create statewide uniformity.
“We are taking a multi-tiered approach to school safety,” Public Safety Commissioner Anderson said. “The Vermont School Safety Center offers best practices and recommendations on how to keep schools safe, and state funding has allowed schools to better control access and enhance security. The planning effort with a trusted partner like Margolis Healy is a critical step.” Funding for the contract with Healy comes from the Homeland Security Grant Program, building on last year’s $4 million state allocation for school building upgrades. Over 200 schools have been upgraded, or are in the process of upgrading facilities with new door locks, cameras, public address systems and other infrastructure to increase the security of students and staff. Margolis Healy is a professional services firm specializing in campus safety, security and regulatory compliance for higher and K-12 education and has worked with DPS and the Agency of Education for several years on school planning and security.
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Is Rutland’s water loss mystery ending?
By Julia Purdy
Schools participate in New England Drama program
Rutland City is poised to revamp the way it bills for water usage and help customers use water more efficiently – without raising rates. FATHOM is a product of Global Water Resources, Inc., which is partnering with the city to modernize billing and provide real-time information to customers. According to its website, “FATHOM is ... a proven integrated suite of advanced technology products developed by a utility for utilities to bring heightened efficiencies to operations.” Using the FATHOM Smart Grid for Water, the city will replace nearly 4,300 water meters and retrofit another 2,000 with new smart meters. Customers will also be able to log in, communicate with customer service and pay bills online. FATHOM will also detect unusually high water use, saving the city more than $120,000 per year due to leaks, bad debt and maintenance costs. Currently about 1 million gallons of water remain unaccounted for every day.
Walking Stick Theater, the Otter Valley Union High School’s drama program, participated in the New England Drama Festival held at Cranston High School West in Cranston, Rhode Island, April 15-17. This will be Walking Stick’s fourth appearance at the festival. The troupe’s production was “The Last Firefly,” a one-act medley of Japanese folktales in performance styles from Bunraku and Kabuki to modern Japanese anime. Five musicians accompanied the action on over 20 different instruments. Two high schools from each of the six New England states are chosen each year. The Vermont State Drama Festival in Essex showcases 10 top high school one-acts in Vermont, from which the finalists are chosen to go to the New England Drama Festival. Essex High School was chosen to perform “Frankenstein.” The New England Drama Festival originated in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in 1928 as the Dramatic Contest for Secondary Schools.
Wonderfeet names new exec Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum in Rutland has announced the appointment of Danielle Monroe as the executive director of the museum. Monroe grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania and graduated from Long Island University with a degree in public relations. She has been a resident of Rutland County for 15 years, meeting her husband Liam Fracht-Monroe and raising two boys here. After working as a manager for Old Navy and Gap Inc. for eight years, Monroe took time off to be a stay-at-home mom. During that time she volunteered for local parent/child groups and activities and started a Facebook page called Mommies Around Rutland County to share free and low-cost activities with other parents in the area. She has served on the PTO at Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden for four years, as president for the past two years. Monroe began visiting Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum when her two sons were babies. She began volunteering for the museum three years ago. As part of the Wonderfeet events committee, Monroe has helped plan the Lip Sync Battle for the past three years. Monroe joined the board of directors in the fall of 2018 and has been serving as the interim executive director following Kheya Ganguly’s departure in February.
SB votes to fill big pair of shoes In Vermont’s small towns, individuals count. The townspeople of Chittenden were saddened by the passing of Wendell “Stub” Smith, Jr. Born in Proctor, he was a tradesman, business owner, a 20year member of the Select Board and a family man active in town
affairs. At a special Select Board meeting April 19, Andrew Quint was chosen in a 2-1 vote to finish Stub’s term on the board until the general election in March 2020. Quint is a Green Mountain Power employee who has lived with his wife in Chittenden for 15 years.
Google comes to Rutland On Thursday, April 25, two large trucks parked outside the Rutland Free Library, carrying equipment for #GROWWITHGOOGLE#VERMONT, a Google mobile classroom that travels the U.S. offering free tutorials in the use of Google Drive and apps. Inside the library, a handful of Google trainers (“Googlers”) provided one-on-one coaching on specific questions, while a roster of workshops continued from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
in the Fox Room. Earlier that week, the Google program had been in Burlington. Google trainers were flown in from all over the country. Most of the content was geared toward business applications, but several were useful for personal use as well. Participants used templates to create a to-do list and meeting notes, as well as navigate around Google Drive to accomplish other tasks. Attendance was not limited to library patrons.
‘Shape your future. START HERE’ By Julia Purdy
April 1, 2019, marked “One Year Out” from the launch of the 2020 Census. The takeaways from a press briefing by the U.S. Census Bureau include the information that the 2020 census questionnaire will be available online, over the phone and by mail; preparations are “on track and on budget”; and the 2020 Census will be “the most technologically advanced and accurate decennial census in our nation’s history.” The Decennial Census must be as complete and accurate as possible. To this end, a massive outreach campaign has been launched to reach every nook and cranny of the U.S. The Bureau of the Cen-
sus is working with partner organizations nationwide to educate communities about the census, motivate people to respond, and reach out to folks who are hard to locate or are reluctant to respond. Non-responses will be followed up by census takers making personal visits. It is mandatory to respond to the Decennial Census because without an accurate count, policies, expenditures of taxpayer dollars, and congressional representation in Washington will be based on flawed or incomplete data. “To meet that requirement, “said Census Bureau Director Dr. Steven Dillingham, “we go to extraordinary lengths to ensure Census, page 25
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My son has officially aged out of many camp activities, which has me scrambling for things to keep him busy over the upcoming summer. Unfortunately, he’s also still a year away from being able to get his first job, which would have easily solved the problem. This is a weird in-between period for kids – they’re too The MMovie Diary young to work and too By Do Dom Cioffi old to be at organized camps. I don’t mind leaving my son alone on occasion, but I know he’ll completely blow off the time and ultimately get nothing accomplished. On the one hand, you want your child to learn independence and how to care for themselves, but on the other, you don’t want them to have too much idle time. The danger lies in the level of trouble a teenager can get into when they have nothing else to do. If my son has a day off from school that coincides with my wife and me having to work, I’m always confident that he’ll sleep until noon and then snack, chat with friends, and play video games until either my wife or I return home. It doesn’t matter if I leave him a simple list of chores, there will always be an excuse why he couldn’t get them done. This is wildly irritating, but at least I don’t worry about him burning the house down or sneaking girls over (those thoughts will creep in next year). My son is totally indifferent about getting a job. We threaten the possibility more and more, but he never reacts. Sometimes he thinks getting a job will be cool because he’s confident he’ll get lots of free food (he’s convinced he’ll be working at Subway). Other times he scoffs at the idea of working, always trying to convince me that he wants to use that time to train at the gym for his burgeoning basketball career. Honestly, I would consider giving him that time if he was a super-dedicated athlete who had his sights on playing college ball or making the Olympics, but nothing in my child’s past has demonstrated that level of commitment. The fact is, he will get a job sooner or later, whether he
‘AVENGERS: ENDGAME’ COMPLETELY DESTROYED BOX OFFICE RECORDS WITH ITS RELEASE LAST WEEK, RAKING IN A COOL $1.2 BILLION. likes it or not. I’d love to send him to a local landscaping company where he’d get his tail worked off. No offense to anyone at Subway, but I want my son to have one of those jobs where you take a shower at the end of the day and feel like you’ve been through hell. I don’t want that for him forever, but having that experience for a little while would be good for his psyche. One of my son’s friends already has a job. He works for his uncle on weekends helping him build decks and small additions. He makes pretty good money for being a “go-fer” and is learning a few tricks of the trade in the process. My son and this friend went to the mall recently and spent several hours wandering the stores and eating junk food. When they were finished, my son called me to come and pick them up. When I arrived, my son pleaded with his friend to show me what he bought. I knew something was up because the kid didn’t want to divulge his purchase. I considered ignoring my son’s taunts in case his buddy had purchased something that could be embarrassing to show an adult. But then I got concerned that he may have done something stupid enough for his parents to get angry with me. He finally acquiesced and pulled a shoebox out of a bag. He then opened it up to revel a pair of fairly innocuous flip-flops, or as he called them, “sliders.” I looked at them for a second and then asked what the big deal was. That’s when my son insisted that his friend tell me what they cost. The kid then sheepishly admitted that he spent $142 for a pair of nondescript Gucci sliders
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– the key word being “Gucci.” My first thought was that his parents were going to kill me, but the young man assured me that it was his money to spend. When his mom arrived, she confirmed that fact – although she wasn’t especially happy with the purchase. After he left, I pulled my son aside and very matter-of-factly explained that if he ever made a purchase that stupid, I would personally tar and feather him, whether he made the money himself or not. This week’s film “Avengers: Endgame,” doesn’t involve any tar and feathering, but you’ll get the rest of the com-
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
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bat spectrum represented. “Avengers: Endgame” completely destroyed box office records with its release last week, raking in a cool $1.2 billion. On top of that, it’s actually a pretty good film, even though the story was secondary to the exploitation of the various characters. You know what you’re going to get with a blockbuster franchise filled with a blockbuster cast. Thankfully they treated this film with enough intrigue and humor to make it palatable for a broad range of viewers. The bottom line is that this is a fun movie to watch. A heroic “B+” for “Avengers: Endgame.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
CLUES ACROSS 1. Type of fruit 5. Unit of time 9. Oil company 11. Benson’s “partner” 13. Fictional mob boss Tony 15. Visual record 16. Small constellation 17. Popular family TV series 19. Tough outer layer 21. Cut 22. Vietnamese offensive 23. Horizontal mine passage 25. Greek war god 26. Have already done 27. Six (Spanish) 29. Remarks for the audience 31. Relaxing spots 33. Prevent from seeing 34. Disguised 36. Comedian Rogen 38. Afflict in mind or body 39. Sour 41. People native to N. Mexico 43. No seats available 44. Ned __, composer 46. A fit of irritation 48. Ability to move objects mentally 52. Luke’s mentor __-Wan 53. Herbal medicine ingredient 54. Oscar-winning director Bigelow 56. Likes 57. In a sound way 58. Part of a staircase 59. Exemptions from play
CLUES DOWN 1. How will it play in __? 2. Grows 3. Swiss river 4. Canadian flyers 5. Affirmative! (slang) 6. Root of taro plant 7. Large, long-legged rodents 8. Recycled 9. Pre-1917 emperor of Russia 10. Sometimes it’s on you 11. Contrary beliefs 12. Remain as is 14. Spicy stew __ podrida 15. Play time 18. Italian monetary unit 20. Type of fuel 24. Portable conical tent 26. Yazoo and Mississippi are two 28. What people earn 30. Insect repellent 32. After first 34. Plays the viola 35. Not good 37. Esteemed guest 38. Where rockers ply their trade 40. Office furniture 42. Ancient Greek oracles 43. Quantitative fact 45. Missing soldiers 47. Minute 49. This (Spanish) 50. Maintain possession of 51. Knife 55. What to say on New Year’s Day (abbr.) Solutions on page 27
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Chittenden Reservoir has special walleye regulations in order to produce large walleye that can help control its over-abundant yellow perch population and provide anglers with an opportunity to harvest a trophy walleye. The minimum length is 22 inches, the daily limit is two, and the season is open June 1 through March 15. Connecticut River walleye fishing rules are set by New Hampshire. No walleye between 16 and 18 inches may be kept, and the daily limit is four fish, of which only one may be longer than 18 inches. Salem Lake and Island Pond provide walleye fishing opportunities in the Northeast Kingdom. The Island Pond walleye population has been on the rebound since the Fish & Wildlife Department resumed stocking there in 2014. As a reminder to anglers, there is no open season on sauger, a close cousin to the walleye. Once more abundant in southern Lake Champlain, sauger may still appear there rarely. If caught while fishing for other fish, sauger must be immediately released. Anglers are encouraged to read about current fishing regulations in the 2019 Vermont Fishing Guide & Regulations available free from any Vermont license agent. To purchase a fishing license or learn more about fishing in Vermont, visit vtfishandwildlife.com.
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Student team sends its robot to fetch cargo from an interplanetary cargo ship.
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building robots, but this venue gives them an idea of what they could do for their country once they’re old enough and trained up,” Matook said. Michael Samuel works with Matook as team leader for the Advanced Soldier and Small Unit Equipment Team, another group within the CCDC family. He said he believes there’s one thing every student should have in his bookbag. “High school kids need a pipeline – a talent pipeline through high school, through college and then, hopefully, they’ll come to work for the Army whether it’s serving on active duty, working with Natick Labs or working with us,” he said. That pipeline is crucial-especially as our workforce ages, he added. “Just as the Army needs the ability to attract young soldiers, so too, do we need to be able to attract young scientists and engineers so we’re ready to produce the next great thing for our troops,” he said. The theme of this year’s competition was Destination: Deep Space. WPI’s basketball court inside Harrington Auditorium, served as the staging area for the fictitious planet Primus, where competing Red and Blue “alliances” used robots to collect cargo from a model cargo ship and return to their home docking port before the next sandstorm arrived on Primus. Students were given a 2 hour, 30 minute window in which to load their cargo. Teams consisted of drivers who remotely controlled their robot, as well as hatch panel and cargo feeders. With three robots per alliance, the pressure was on for team drivers to
navigate unpredictable terrain and guide their team to victory. The IBOTS of Rutland outlasted many of their 64 competitors by ranking 11th overall in the district competition. Team 2168 out of Groton, Connecticut scooped up the 2019 New England District Championship and moved to the next leg of competition in Detroit. Dan Rosewell is a coach and mentor for the Rutland IBOTS Team 2370. He’s worked with the Rutland High School team for several years and echoed the sentiments of other team mentors and leaders at the event. “Yes, we’re building robots, but what we’re really doing is building kids,” he said. “We’re building their confidence, getting them to do things they’ve never done before, and making them feel comfortable learning all sorts of new skills,” said Rosewell. “We’re actually building the next generation of employable students. ... Spencer Prouty was a student at Rutland High School and was the driver for our team last year,” he said. “After he graduated, he went on to serve in the Army and went into the field of cyber security, and I just found out he’s trying out to become an Army Ranger.” Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito stopped by the event to talk to students. Polito opened the final day of competition and psyched up the crowd by praising them for their hard work. Gov. Baker expressed enthusiastic support for the Army’s long-term recruiting effort.
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we count everyone once – only once – and in the right no-Spanish origin; race; relationships within the place. ... Responding to the 2020 Census is safe, easy and household/single parents; primary residence; rented or important.” owned. Citizenship is still being debated. ‘Thomas Jefferson wants to know’ Recognizing that the citizen question is highly For a government to serve its populace well, it needs to controversial, a Census Bureau fact sheet explains that know who they are, where they are, and how many they this knowledge is “essential for enforcing Section 2 of are. That was the motivation of the first Congress when the Voter Rights Act and its protections against voting it ordered that a census of the population be taken every discrimination.” 10 years, beginning in 1790 during George Washington’s The census does not do law enforcement presidency and administered by his secretary of state, The census does ask for names and phone numbers, Thomas Jefferson. The so-called Decennial Census has both for supervisors to check on the census taker’s work been conducted in every year ending in 0 since then. It is and also to make sure everyone who was at that address mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution. on Census Day is included. It’s the next best thing to voting Personally identifiable information (PII) is not According to a Census Bureau fact sheet, each year released, even to law enforcement. The information the federal government distribmay be used only for statisutes more than $675 billion to tical purposes. Responses states and communities based on What will happen this summer are not available under any census data. In August 2019, address lists will be circumstances to the FBI, CIA, Importantly, census informaupdated by canvassers who will travel Homeland Security, ICE, the tion determines how many seats county roads to addresses prepopulated Freedom of Information Act or a state gets in Congress, as well on a tablet. The objective is to determine if any governmental agency or as in state legislatures and school any structure exists, is occupied or could be court of law, according to a U.S. districts. occupied, from private residences to mobile Census fact sheet. Communities rely on census home parks, apartment buildings, RVs, even In addition, every census statistics, past and present, to tents. No interviews will be conducted. taker takes a lifetime oath of plan for the future. By far, most confidentiality under Title 13 of statistics on population, income, the U.S. Code, including casual the labor force/unemployment, housing/homelessconversation or sharing information with someone not ness, demographics and a host of other facts come equally sworn to confidentiality. Violation comes with out of census data. Communities, researchers and a penalty of up to $250,000 and/or up to five years in policymakers turn to census data to develop their own prison. datasets. The census itself draws no conclusions. The census taker is not there to spy or enforce the law. ‘Why we ask’ Census workers can knock on the door but cannot enter “The only way to get detailed economic and social a private home unless invited, do not take bribes, and characteristics of local areas is to ask” (fact sheet at there is no penalty for not responding (except that the census.gov). Answers may not be fabricated, guessed at, census taker will try to convince a reluctant person to assumed or based on algorithms. Each answer to each participate). question comes directly from the person responding to Finally, online data is encrypted and when received it the census questionnaire. is taken offline. Household composition and the home address as Census records are kept by the National Archives and of Census Day, April 1, 2020, are asked. Other quesRecords Administration. Title 44 of the U.S. Code allows tions will include gender; date of birth; Hispanic-Latiofficial release of census records only after 72 years.
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A Middlebury College chemistry professor has been placed on leave after asking students on a recent exam to calculate the lethal dose of a poisonous gas used in Nazi gas chambers during the Holocaust. Jeff Byers, who has taught chemistry at Middlebury for 33 years, is being investigated by the college for faculty misconduct after the exam question was written about in a satirical student newspaper, the Local Noodle. “This inexplicable failure of judgment trivializes one of the most horrific events in world history, violates core institutional values, and simply has no place on our campus,” Middlebury President Laurie Patton said in a statement. “We expect our faculty to teach and lead with thoughtfulness, good judgment, and maturity. To say we have fallen short in this instance is an understatement.” The investigation revealed a second objectionable question on an exam Byers administered last year, which referenced the Ku Klux Klan in a way that “appeared to be humorous in intent, but which was gratuitous and offensive.” Byers wrote a letter to the university apologizing “without equivocation” for his actions. He said he failed his students and plans to spend the coming months reflecting on his actions. “I apologize and take full responsibility for my actions in administering two examinations in the last year containing questions that were clearly offensive,
hurtful, and injurious to our students,” Byers wrote. “I can offer no explanation for my actions other than carelessness and hubris.” A Facebook page for Middlebury Hillel, a Jewish student organization, posted after the Local Noodle piece ran, offering support to students who were hurt by the presence of such a question. “Hate and anti-Semitism can make us feel invisible. Many of us felt that way when we saw the test question from the Chem 103 midterm,” the post read. “We want to use our platform, as a group of Jewish students on this campus, to say that we are here. We are here, we want to be seen, and this incident hurt many of us deeply.” The exam question read “Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is a poisonous gas, which Nazi Germany used to horrific ends in the gas chambers during The Holocaust,” before asking students to calculate what a lethal dose of HCN would be in a particular sized room, according to the student newspaper, the Middlebury Campus. The Campus reported that Middlebury’s Community Bias Response Team, which assesses and responds to bias incidents, sent out an email criticizing both the question and the Local Noodle for making light of it. Patton said the university is actively exploring how to reduce the risk for similar future incidents. “Middlebury has, and always will, condemn any actions that are anti-Semitic or racist in intent or effect, just as we will any other acts of bias or discrimination,” Patton said.
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PETPersonals SKITTLES - 10-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I just know that Cookies and I will find our forever home together and enjoy watching birds from a nice window!
CHARLIE - 7-year-old. Neutered male. Beagle. I enjoy walks and exercise will be good for me because I’m a little overweight and I need to lose a few pounds.
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BERT - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. My buddy Ernie and I were both originally found as strays and have really bonded with one another.
The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
Featuring pets from:
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Can’t decide between adopting a dog or a cat? Utley maybe the PURRfect solution for you! At 17 pounds Utley is larger than most small breed dogs! Much like a dog, he adores people and wants attention all the time! He will be a good mouser and enjoys exploring the outside world. This sweet boy won’t be here long so come on in. Stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Wednesday throuth Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m. Call 802885-3997 for more information.
RUBY - 3-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Calico. I am pretty quiet and don’t really like a lot of commotion so a peaceful home would be ideal for me.
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society ERNIE - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black. My best friend Bert and I are looking for a forever home that we can both go to together.
TINK - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Orange tabby. I am very sweet and affectionate, and I love my head and shoulders scratched and will give purrs and give head-butts while you pet me.
COOKIE - 4.5-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I would love to find Skittles and me our forever home with a nice comfy couch to sit on and maybe just relax while watching Animal Planet!
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Location is everything By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Pisces Moon, on the eve of the Beltane Cross Quarter. We could talk about all of that, but this week, I am more interested in talking about astrocartography. For those of you who don’t know about it, astrocartography is a method that allows an astrologer to see exactly where on the planet an individual will stand the best chance of attracting supportive influences into their life. My daughter Joanna is the one who suggested that I write a little something about this. Why? Because she had been recently blown away by something that one of my clients had to say about an astrocartography analysis that I had done for them a few years back. Joanna was also planning two trips: one to the UK, and another one to Florida. To be on the safe side she wanted me to check the astrocartography lines for her and her boyfriend in both locations. After I told her that their lines in each spot were absolutely beautiful she pointed out to me that it would be hugely beneficial for more people to know about how astrocartography works. It is these Mother of the Skye, page 30
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f you feel like you’re between a rock and a hard place, I would not be surprised. The frustration level is high. The next few months will test your ability to keep it under control. Many of you are wondering, “Why me?” In some cases the question sounds more like, “Will this ever turn around?” At times like this the lesson is always about redirecting our energy and aiming ourselves into areas that will better serve the interests of our higher self. If you think you know what’s going on, you’d do well to give thought to the idea that maybe God has other things in mind.
he best thing about what’s going on right now is it’s giving you the opportunity to reclaim yourself. All of the water that’s passed under the bridge has taken away the bigger part of what makes you who you are. Accommodating people, giving everyone but you space to figure out what they want out of this, and adjusting your whole persona just to make it work has taken a toll on more than your freedom. The need to come back to center, along with a willingness to really look at what you’re trying to create will remind you that your pictures of perfection need to include you.
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he writing on the wall has gotten lost in translation. That’s OK; there are plenty of signs coming in from other sources. Your intuition is loaded with details that you can’t afford to miss. If you’re worried about someone, or something, and the feeling recurs at least three times, pay attention. When someone shows their true colors, believe it the first time. If anyone is going nuts trying to keep you in your place, don’t be stupid about it. You didn’t come here to play step and fetch it. Your current situation won’t improve until you decide to change the rules, or change the scenery.
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hings have panned out in ways that have made you truly glad you didn’t lose track of your faith. It’s been a true test of your willingness to let things be. If the last few months have been rough, the corner you just turned is about to show you that life goes better when we let our experience teach us what works and what doesn’t. No amount of forcing your will on this situation could have improved it. When it comes to other people and their ideas about where you need to go from here; you knew enough to shut off your control trips – don’t succumb to theirs.
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July 21 - August 20
October 21 - November 20
January 21 - February 20
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he people in your life have always relied upon you for strength and support. God knows where you pull it from? And who knows what you’d find if you had a little time to look at your own stuff. Making things work is about to involve you slowing down long enough to tune in to the real truth; because things have changed and it’s time for you to step away from being the Rock of Gibraltar for everyone else. Weaning yourself from the need to watch over everything is part of this. Who knows? People just might grow up and figure out how to take care of themselves!
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ecent encounters with people who are new and different have opened the door to possibilities that could take you anywhere. At the very least, you are feeling more alive and excited than you’ve felt in a long time. With this jolt of enthusiasm, other areas of your life are lighting up. The desire to create, the willingness to explore, and the feeling that everything is opening up is part of the deal right now. This has come as a blessing after a period of wondering where your reason for living went. Surrender to the experience. For the time being, let joy be the operative word.
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ou aren’t too sure about what’s going on but you are doing your best to keep things afloat. It’s hard to say how much longer you’re going to have to hold space for all this stress but, give it at least 6 months to unravel. The need to remain prudent in all of your interactions can’t be over emphasized. There’s no need to sell yourself. You can do more with less, and you can get further with whoever you’re dealing with by waiting for them to ask for your input. At the moment your lessons involve learning how to get your fingers out of the machinery and let life lead the way.
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hings are intense. Holding your own at times like this takes more than the usual amount of strength. It will be a while before you get to take a breather. As one thing after another demands your attention, the deeper part of you is still alive and well. In some cases this is just about too much mundane BS going on all at once. The rule of thumb is; “take one thing at a time.” For others, major life milestones are hitting you like a ton of bricks. Remember that all of it has a purpose, and treat yourself gently. Draw your strength from nature and be ever mindful of the god within.
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Virgo
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May 21 - June 20
August 21 - September 20
November 21 - December 20
February 21 - March 20
he old approach to things has gotten stale. If it feels like you’ve outgrown things it’s because everything has a life span; we get to do X, Y, or Z for just so long and then our Higher Self pops in to let us know that it’s time for something new to kick in. You keep getting hung up on ideas that yoke you to whatever you think a person like you “should be doing.” This traps you and obscures possibilities that are much more interesting than standard norms. Getting over the need to be “normal” is where it’s at right now. You didn’t come here to live a simple or trivial life.
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ou keep trying to keep your head above water by focusing your energy on endless activities. This would seem to make sense were it not for the fact that there are times when the soul needs to fall apart, in order to reclaim itself. Whistling past the graveyard, putting on a happy face, and keeping busy no matter what, doesn’t do the trick when the greater need requires us to go pearl diving into our deeper stuff. Life is made up of darkness and light, or equal parts of Yin and Yang. You would do well to stop the madness long enough to look at what runs you from within.
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ou have finally seen the light. After a long stretch of thinking you had it all figured out, you’ve gotten out of the box far enough to have a more objective sense of where you stand with the past. This in no way implies that you know what to do next – but at least you’re clear about what you don’t want. Trying to get back what you thought you lost, or had to give up, has been a constant obsession up until now. Think about that. And think about how long it takes for any of us to release what no longer serves us. Be patient, stay in the moment and let “what’s next” unfold naturally.
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f you only knew. It’s too bad you can’t see around the corner, because it’s all good, as long as you know that every blessed thing is subject to change. This includes your mind; it too is as subject to change as anything else. At the moment, your fixed ideas are the central issue. The intensity of your focus is riveted on a condition or situation that has at least 50 solutions. While I admire your belief in the manifestation principle, don’t let the power of your intentions get stuck in a pinhole and obscure the fact that there’s more than one way to skin a cat. Stay open to anything!
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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Tick-borne diseases on the rise
By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul
Eighteen years ago, when I moved back to New general symptoms of other tick-borne diseases, this Hampshire, I rarely came across ticks. The dog didn’t virus can affect the central nervous system and cause carry them unwittingly into the house, and I could meningitis and encephalitis. spend the day in the garden or on wooded trails and How quickly ticks transmit diseases varies and is not see a single, difficult to study effectively. As Alan Eaton, a retired hard-shelled, University of New Hampshire professor and UNH Exeight-legged, tension entomology specialist notes, “Nobody wants blood-sucking to volunteer to see how long it takes to have a disease creepy-crawly. transmitted to them.” Not so In experimental lab testing using rodents, it takes anymore. Now, Lyme disease between 48 and 72 hours to be transmitfrom the time ted. But scientists have documented transmission of of snowmelt in Borrelia miyamotoi disease and Anaplasmosis within the spring to the the first 24 hours of attachment. Most terrifying is one first crisp snowfall of autumn – and often beyond – we study that showed Powassan virus being transmitted find ticks everywhere: on the dog, crawling up the front within 15 minutes of tick attachment. door, along kids’ hairlines, on backs or arms or legs, and While there are various reasons why ticks are occasionally (and alarmingly) walking along a couch becoming more abundant, climate change is a likely cushion or bed pillow. contributing factor. With the increase Patti Casey said that “NOBODY WANTS TO VOLUNTEER TO SEE in tick numbers has longer shoulder seasons come an upsurge in in April and October, HOW LONG IT TAKES TO HAVE A DISEASE tick-borne diseases. when temperatures are TRANSMITTED TO THEM,” SAID UNH Lyme disease is still not as reliably cold as the most well-known they once were, give ticks PROFESSOR ALAN EATON. and most common. a longer chance to mate But now we can add and find a blood meal. Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Borrelia miyamotoi disLee Ann Sporn, a biology professor at Paul Smith’s ease, Ehrlichiosis, and Powasson virus to the list of tick College, adds that one result of warmer, wetter weathworries. er trends has been that tick-borne diseases are an Vermont and New Hampshire are home to more “almost year-round risk.” than a dozen species of ticks. In almost all cases, Alan Eaton points to another factor in the spread of however, the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) – also ticks changed what had been a solid patch of woods known as the deer tick – is the one transmitting tickdecades ago to a situation where we’ve got little openborne diseases to humans. ings,” he said, referring to what conservationists call “The blacklegged tick is kind of the bad guy,” said “forest fragmentation.” Eton noted that when people Patti Casey, environmental surveillance program dibuild houses in the woods, they make good mouse rector for the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. She noted habitat in the process. With the mice come the ticks – that while some types of ticks feed almost exclusively and the diseases they transmit. on one or a few specific animal species, the blacklegged The most effective way to prevent tick-borne distick “tends to have a very broad menu.” ease is to not get bitten. Experts suggest tucking shirts That menu of hosts includes rodents – white-footed into pants and pant legs into socks when outside, mice are a favorite – and other small mammals during treating clothes with a product that contains perthe larval stage, and larger ones, ranging from deer to methrin, wearing a repellent containing DEET, and dogs to humans, during the nymph and adult stages. performing daily tick checks, especially during the It’s that first host – the small mammals – that typically highest risk periods – from late spring through sumshare the pathogens that cause tick-borne diseases in mer. humans. “You control a large amount of the risk,” Eaton said. The most common tick-borne disease in our re“You decide what you do, what you wear, whether you gion, after Lyme, is Anaplasmosis, whose symptoms use repellents, whether you check yourself for ticks. include fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, confuWe live in a beautiful state with wonderful things to sion, and general malaise. Fewer than three cases were do. Understand the risks, continue to protect yourreported annually in Vermont from 2008 to 2010, but self. But continue to get out and enjoy this wonderful more than 200 human cases of Anaplasmosis were place, too.” reported in 2016. Similarly, cases of Anaplasmosis in Meghan McCarthy McPhaul is an author and New Hampshire rose from 88 in 2013 to 317 in 2017. freelance writer based in Franconia, New Hampshire. Babesiosis has also been on the rise in the region, The illustration for this column was drawn by Adewith 76 cases reported in New Hampshire in 2017 (up laide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by from 22 four years earlier). In Vermont, fewer than Northern Woodlands magazine (northernwoodlands. 40 cases have been reported, but the numbers are org) and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of climbing. Babesiosis symptoms are similar to those of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (wellborn@ Anaplasmosis and of Lyme disease. nhcf.org). Those symptoms of general malaise – fever, aches, chills, and fatigue – are also common in Borrelia miyamotoi, another infection transmitted by blacklegged ticks, and of the tickborne disease Ehrlichiosis, which is transmitted by the lone star tick (so named because of a distinctive light-colored circle on its back, not because of any relation to the Lone Star State of Texas). This tick is beginning to appear in Northeastern states. While still quite rare – with only one human case reported in New Hampshire in 2017 and none yet in Vermont or New York – Powassan virus is causing concern for tick watchers. Although it hasn’t spread yet to people in large numbers, 40 percent of the deer harvested last year in New York showed signs of exposure to Powassan virus. With the same
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Simple, yet difficult Warren Buffett said, “Investing is simple, but not easy.” You would think that if something were simple that it would be easy. Not so. Take losing weight. Burn more calories than you take in. The surefire MONEY MATTERS way to invest is BY KEVIN THEISSEN to buy low and sell high. Both are very simple, but extremely difficult. The Conflict The reason these are so difficult is because our goals tend to be realized over a long period of time, while we are tempted to pursue pleasure and comfort today. A slice of chocolate cake now sounds a lot better than forgoing that pleasure for losing a few pounds in several months. Appeasing our emotions today by “adjusting” our portfolio gives us a sense of control and instant emotional relief, but often results in a long-term cost. Market Watching Watching the markets and/or frequent evaluation of portfolio performance are some of the worst activities investors perform. This is because, in the short term, security returns fluctuate wildly…even though the value of the underlying companies seldom change. Think December 2018 and January 2019. Be Prepared for Fluctuations Fluctuation is a normal part of the market and should be expected, in both bull and bear markets. Over the past 38 years, the S&P 500 has experienced intra-year losses of greater than 10 percent more than half the time. But don’t fret. Even in those volatile years, the S&P 500 still generated positive annual returns approximately 70 percent of the time. If we trade based on fluctuations, we may be leaving a lot of future return on the table. If we had hibernated this last fall and just woke up, we would see little change in the markets and think nothing happened. We would have missed the panic in December and subsequent rally. We would have witnessed very little fluctuation. This teaches us an important lesson. If we aren’t comfortable with the amount of fluctuation in our investments, the best thing we can do is stop looking. We may not be able to control the amount of volatility in the markets, but we can control how much we experience. It is simply a function of how often we look. Kevin Theissen is financial advisor for HWC Financial, Ludlow. Email him at kevin@hwcfinancial.com.
Tree talk
Arbor Day for kids and pollinators
By Gary Salmon
When J. Sterling Morton established Arbor Day in 1872 to plant trees in Nebraska little did he know that it would survive as a symbolic “tree planting event” involving all 50 states and 43 other countries around the world. One U.S. president even helped involve kids in this effort. In 1906 Major Israel McCreight, founder of the Pennsylvania Conservation Association, implored Teddy Roosevelt to expand his interest in trees and forests beyond simply supporting businessmen in the lumber industry. He encouraged him to get involved in youth education about trees and on April 15, 1907, the president issued an Arbor Day Proclamation to the School Children of the United States about the importance of trees. Photos exist of at least one New York City school in 1908 celebrating Arbor Day by planting street trees. Present efforts at both conservation education and urban street tree planting by kids were rooted in these early 20th Century efforts. Warp speed forward to the present and Vermont’s Arbor Day is celebrated this year on May 3. Activities for kids (yes, many still plant trees and celebrate) and adults (Arbor Day Conference in Montpelier focusing on tree management and honoring those who have contributed to Vermont’s urban tree landscape) re-affirm the value of trees in our communities. So what’s the buzz about pollinators? In recent years it has been clearly established that the
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RESTAURANT FOR LEASE in Woodstock on Rt 4. Next to 4-season motel (www. sleepwoodstock.com), 8 mins to the Village, 15 mins from Skyeship Gondola. Immediate business from motel guests. Newly painted, repaved parking, 1,248 sq ft, 50+ seating plus picnic tables. Turnkey operation for restaurant, bakery catering. Reasonable rent/lease. KILLINGTON RESTAURANT Fully equipped restaurant for rent (old Killington Diner) on yearly basis. On Access road, in Outback shopping plaza. Call Ron Viccari, 800-6942250, 914-217-4390. KILLINGTON RESTAURANT for sale. The mountain renaissance is taking hold, now is the time! 4000 square feet of restaurant space in great county wide location for both summer and winter business. Recent renovations and upgrades for continuation of 25 plus year operation or your dream concept. Building generates 35k in rental income aside from restaurant operations as currently configured. Asking assessment, restaurant is free! Ample parking. $605K. Contact killingtonrestaurant@ gmail.com. OUTBACK PIZZA shopping center for sale, 4-acre land parcel w/ building. 4 apartments, 2 stores, 1 diner, 1 restaurant and night club — on access road. $1,100,000. Call 800-694-2250, or cell 914-2174390. Ron Viccari. C O M M E R C I A L S PA C E AVAILABLE with another well established business. Small or large square footage. Close to ski shop, restaurant and lodging. Great location for any business. Call 802-345-5867.
RENTALS TRAIL CREEK 2 BR, 2 BA condo. No pets. Now through Nov. 15 or LT. 201-746-6144. KILLINGTON 2BR, 2 BA. Rec room. Negotiable, April-Nov. $1,000/ month. 413-388-3422. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 2 BR, 1 BA, woodstove, excellent location. $8,000 seasonal + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $9,000, Nov. 1-April 30, + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com. WINTER RENTAL: 3 BR 2 BA furnished chalet w/ open living room/kitchen/dining, Master Suite with loft & vaulted ceiling, DEN w/ platform for queen, NEW efficient VT Castings wood stove, DECK, workshop, storage, new laundry. $8,500, Jan. 1 thru May, + utilities and plowing. Louise Harrison Real Estate, 802-747-8444. KILLINGTON ROYAL FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www. killingtonroyalflush.com, 802746-4040.
FOR SALE $3.00 PERENNIALS – 541 Hale Hollow Road, Bridgewater Corners, 1 mile off 100A. 802-672-3335. MASTER BEDROOM furniture: Dresser, bureau, 2 night tables. Frank, 802-3538177. $100. FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719. TIRES FOR SALE: M/S 235/45/ R17. $100. Like new, used 5 months. hanoverlaura@gmail. com.
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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #1R0449-8 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6093 On April 11, 2019, VT Forest Parks & Recreation,1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-3801 and Killington Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC, 4763 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751 filed application #1R0449-8 for a project generally described as the replacement of the existing 35,000 square foot Base Lodge with a new 53,000 square foot, 3-story facility immediately adjacent to the existing Lodge. The project is located at the Killington Base Lodge in Killington, Vermont. No hearing will be held, and a permit will be issued unless, on or before May 17, 2019, a party notifies the District #1 Commission in writing at the address below of an issue requiring a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Such hearing request must include a petition for party status. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number #1R0449-8. For more information contact William Burke at the address or telephone number below. Dated at Rutland, Vermont this 26th day of April 2019. BY: William Burke District Coordinator 440 Asa Bloomer State Office Building Rutland, VT 05701 Telephone: (802) 786-5923 Email: William.Burke@vermont.gov
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Mother of the Skye:
Astrocartography identifies places that can foster “the best possible life”
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conversations with Joanna that have prompted me to write the following. We have all heard the cliché “Location is everything.” Trust me, that expression isn’t limited to the real estate industry. From an astrological perspective, astrocartography is a technique that astrologers use to delineate specific geographical locations that will open the space for an individual to attract just the right circumstances and create the best possible life for themselves. Rooted in the “As Above, So Below” axiom, and in the “The Law of Resonance,” or the idea that we live in a wave-form universe and that everything in this reality is based on frequency, doing an astrocartography analysis requires the astrologer to drape the horoscope over the globe and notice where the orbital patterns of the planets etch themselves onto the surface of the Earth. The lines that are formed by the planets incise themselves into specific geographical locations and create frequency bands that vibrate according to the vibration of the planet. Some of these lines are beneficial and some of them are not. Saturn and Pluto lines resonate on bandwidths that match their archetypes. If Saturn is the Grim Reaper, and Pluto is the Lord of Hell, it stands to reason that one would not be able to attract joy and prosperity if they chose to settle down and live their life on either one of those lines. When it comes to the Moon,
Mercury, Mars, Chiron and Neptune, these lines can go either way, depending on their intersection with, or proximity to, other planetary lines. By themselves they enable an individual to attract experiences that match their signature, or mode of expression. Paired with Saturn and Pluto lines they can become problematic, creating vibrations that could easily interfere with a clear sense of peace and harmony.
THE LINES THAT ARE FORMED BY THE PLANETS INCISE THEMSELVES INTO SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS AND CREATE FREQUENCY BANDS THAT VIBRATE ACCORDING TO THE VIBRATION OF THE PLANET. Anytime I am asked to do astrocartography, I like to keep it simple. My first glance always goes to the Sun lines, the Venus lines, and the Jupiter lines. It is in these areas that an individual can attract pretty much anything they want. The Sun lines attract health, joy, and success. Venus lines attract love, ease, abundance, and cooperation. Jupiter lines are basically like moving next door to Santa Claus; they attract nothing but benefit, and an expanded ability to experience joy, success, and abundance. People often say, “This is all well and good, but how do these planetary frequencies manage to permeate an individual’s’ life?” The human body is
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appear. The saying, “Wherever we go, there we are” holds true 100 percent of the time. I have had people call me a month or two after they relocated to their Venus line to ask me why things weren’t panning out according to my prediction. My answer to this type of question is always the same: “Give it time. The fact that you decided to move doesn’t exempt you from the Laws of Karma or absolve you from the need to work on yourself. If you’ve spent 30, 40, or 50 years toting a truckload of baggage around, it is unrealistic to expect those problems to vanish overnight.” What happens when we relocate to a beneficial frequency band is that with no interference, our “stuff” gets easier to process. Over
time those issues smooth out to a point somewhere on down the line, where we wake up and notice that we are no longer stuck in the same old rut. I do this type of work for people all the time. Whenever I am hired to do a horoscope it is always part of the deal. It fascinates me to be able to look at what goes on in people’s lives and to see that most of their problems could be solved if they knew enough to move from one location to another. As was the case with my daughter, astrocartography is also useful for people who are planning the “Once in a lifetime dream vacation.” Everyone thinks they want to go to Paris, or Rome, or Hawaii, or any number of idyllic destinations – but if those dream spots sit on a Saturn or Pluto line, forget it – your Magical Mystery Tour will not live up to your expectations and could even turn into a nightmare. From the standpoint of where an individual decides to live, and make their home on a permanent basis, it is always wise to check the astrocartography lines before you buy a house or choose to settle down. Why? Because we are frequency based beings who live in a space-time continuum and on this planet, location is everything. I hope all of the above is enlightening to you. Best wishes for a Happy May Day! Spark up your Beltane fire, and take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes!
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70-75% water. Water is a super conductor. When we are living within 500 miles of a specific planetary line the water in our cells absorbs that energy and starts vibrating at that frequency. Depending on the planets’ signature our auric field begins to match it, and we soon start attracting experiences that resonate at that frequency. This is not to say that moving to a Sun, a Venus, or a Jupiter line will automatically make our issues dis-
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Trees and bees enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship
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relationship between plants and pollinators is at the very heart of successful pollination. The flower show circuits starting in February, a March talk by Henry Homeyer in Montpelier, and an April
talk by Master Gardener Member Support Specialist Cindy Heath in Shrewsbury all reinforced this relationship and included plant lists of pollinator habitat enhancers. These lists now include trees
along with the perennials, annuals, herbs, grasses, and shrubs found in a Vermont garden. Common Shrewsbury trees listed are: willows, aspens, birches, red maples, black cherry, red oak and basswood. If you want to individualize your garden with a less common tree for Shrewsbury (on the list) add: white oak, tulip tree, catalpa, or mountain ash, all of which are present in some Shrewsbury yards. A more unusual tree, high on recent lists of aiding pollinators and low on its
ability to grow in Shrewsbury (zone 5) is the seven-son flower tree, heptacodium miconoides. A native of China and the only member of this genus, it flowers in September when bees really need the boost and the flowers cover the entire crown, masking out the leaves. It has a really beautiful bark and shape and remains lower to the ground than the trees mentioned above. Whatever tree you decide to add to your garden – a bee, moth, butterfly, fly, or bird will thank you. Enjoy Arbor Day!
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ROCHESTER Austin Hill Road – 3BR waste permits: Submitted
Lot 2 – 4.3+ acres - $129,000, Lot 3 -3.1+ acres - $119,000
Seven-son flower tree, with its distinctive bark, is an excellent, though unique tree for pollinators.
Oak Lodge Road – 8.5 acres- 3BR waste permit - $55,000
THM
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129 Lincoln Avenue, Suite A Manchester Center, VT 05255 (802) 362-4663 Fax (802) 362-6330 . TDD 1-800-545-1833 EXT, 326 OR 175
South Hill Road – 151 acres – 4BR waste & utilities in use - $1,288,000
ADELE STANLEY APARTMENTS RUTLAND, VT, 05701
Taggart Hill Road – 23+acres - 3BR waste permit - $145,000 Old Log Road – 2.2 acres – 4BR waste permit, ideal for off-grid - $29,000
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. ONE AND TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS
Mount Hunger Road – 2.6 acres - 4BR waste permit - $24,900
Utilities, snow, trash removal included
Vulture Mountain Road – 1.8 acres - $14,900
Laundry Facility on Premises for tenants only USDA Guidelines Do Apply.
Bix Road – 3BR waste permits:
Call or write to: THM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 129 LINCOLN AVENUE MANCHESTER CENTER, VT. 05255
Lot 5A – 1.7+ acres - $21,900, Lot 5B – 1.7+ acres - $19,900 Lot 5C – 1.6+ acres - $18,900, Lot 5D – 4.6+ acres - $29,900
1-802-367-5252 OR 1-800-545-1833, EXT. 326 (HEARING IMPAIRED ONLY) We do not discriminate against tenant applications on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, age, creed, gender identity, gender related characteristic or because a person intends to occupy a dwelling unit with one or more minor children or because a person is a recipient of public assistance, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY THM is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Daniel Pol Associate Broker
Kyle Kershner Broker/Owner
Jessica Posch Realtor
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The Mountain Times • May 1-7, 2019
L L I I K N F G O T O N N W O T 54 MILES OF ROAD NEED OUR ATTENTION!
NOW
IT’S OUR TURN TO CLEAN UP! LET’S TAKE PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND GET OUT THERE
MAY 4
FOR GREEN UP DAY.