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By Julia Purdy
FIRE GUTS BUILDING A fire destroyed half of a historic building on Central Street in Woodstock, Monday, July 16. The extreme heat sent two firefighters to the hospital. Page 4
RUTLAND— Chaplin Ave. is a short, quiet dead-end street that climbs a gentle hill above Route 7 across from the state fairgrounds. It’s a neighborhood of modest homes of various vintages, some with front porches and the the railroad tracks that are screened by a thick row of deciduous trees. It’s the mixed bag typical of the old Rutland, but also typical is that there is room to improve these city-owned properties to bring them closer to surrounding property values and renew their useful life. 14 Chaplin Ave. is one of three remaining homes for sale through Rutland City’s program to offer its city-owned residential properties for sale to purchasers who can prove their ability to remodel, renovate or replace them. The deadline to apply is July 27. The program launched in November 2017 and 13 properties have been approved for purchase to date. In addition, five empty house lots are about to be offered this summer. All are served by city water and sewer, accord-
ing to Tara Kelly, zoning administrator. Kelly explained that the houses have been offered in batches with different deadlines, to avoid creating a backlog. The properties are typically acquired by the city through tax sale, but one was an owner transfer after a major house fire; the fire department took it over for training, and now it is available. The Chaplin Avenue house is the oldest acquisition, dating to 2014, while 109 Forest St. is the most recent, in November 2017. The amount owed to the city for 14 Chaplin Ave. is $37,031; 109 Forest St., which has been purchased, was in arrears by $27,041. Some properties are former family homes where the owner-occupant died and relatives let things slide. Chris Vota, owner of CV Terrill LLC, wandered through 14 Chaplin Ave. and liked what he saw. A Brandon resident, he has been in business two years and fixes up properties as
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WINE IS FINE JULY 20-22 The Killington Wine Festival, where guests will be able to taste wines produced domestically and from places as far away as France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa, is being held Friday-Sunday, July 20-22 at the Killington Resort K-1 Lodge, and in the region. Pages 18
CASTLETON—Janet Carini is the go-to veterinarian for investigations into animal cruelty cases. The vet with 30 years of experience knows just what to look for. In 2011, Carini provided documents and performed medical exams on 54 Labrador retrievers seized from a puppy mill in Bakersfield in 2011, which helped the State’s Attorney build a case to have the dogs removed. Carini, who owns the the Rutland Veterinary Clinic at Castleton Corners, was presented the 2018 Dave Walker Award from the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association in Burlington June 22. The award is named after Dr. David Walker, a Vermont veterinarian, who was a strong advocate for animal health, agriculture and the well-being of veterinarians. The award is given whenever a veterinarian goes “above and beyond the call of duty,” the association said. Carini was presented the award at the VVMA summer meeting. “I was stunned and surprised,” she said. Carini’s love of animals began when she was 10. She was inspired by a woman veterinarian whom she watched during avet call at her step-father’s farm in Ira. She began working at the Rutland Veterinary Clinic when she was 15. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1985 and shortly after opened her own practice in Castleton. She became involved in VVMA in 1987. “This year it’s been clear to us how much Janet has contributed to the animal welfare issue,” said VVMA Executive Director Kathy Finnie. “She’s seen a lot.” Carini has been a volunteer for the Rutland County Humane Society for 30 years, serving as a board members for 16 years—she has been secretary, vice president and president of the board. She’s also been the veterinarian of
KILLINGTON—Megan Wagner of the new Dream Maker Bakers on Route 4 in Killington created a confectionary masterpiece fashioning this Cheshire Cat cake (Alice in Wonderland themed) for Sage Karr’s birthday party at Mad Hatter Scoops on July 9. Dream Maker Bakers is currently operative, baking for restaurant wholesale accounts, special order cakes and both the Killington and Rutland Saturday Farmers markets. They plan to open the retail portion of the business on Aug. 22. The building was formerly the Pasta Pot. “We are remodeling the bar area and will open that up for to-go and pick for a variety of items,” she said. “We will also launch a lunch menu either at the initial opening or perhaps when we open the cafe a couple months later.”
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employs two full-time workers. This year, the program has space for 150 members. On Wednesday, over 100 had signed up. At the Farmacy tent outside the CHCRR, Galen Miller and Grace Davy, who teaches Everyday Chef at the food center, were assisting a steady trickle of customers. They had 49 tote bags left and expected they would distribute them all by the end of the day. Donna waited for The Bus outside the CHCRR on Stratton Road, with her tote bag of produce beside her. She lives in a subsidized apartment complex nearby. This is her first time in the program. “I went right in here and they signed me up,” she said. Barbara lives in Rutland and signed up at the Diabetes Center near the hospital. It’s also her first year. “I think it’s great,” she said. “I found a great recipe for grilled zucchini spears and Parmesan cheese, really good.” Her husband, Roger, chimed in. “I never would have paired blueberries and cucumbers together. We just had a big salad for lunch, cucumbers and lettuce, I had radishes, tomatoes, throw blueberries in, that sounds good too.” Inside the health center, Practice Leader Joan
Grimes said the clinic’s involvement began with one of its physicians, Dr. Kingsbauer. “This was very important to him,” Grimes said. When Dr. Kingsbauer moved out of state, Dr. Wendy Morgan gladly took over the Farmacy program. Providers write a prescription for vegetables for patients who might not otherwise afford market prices, and who they know will actually use the benefit. “One of the nice things about the Farmacy is they give you recipes and teach you how to cook,” she said. “They give samples that actually taste good,” she added. Back at the VFFC, Kate Bilinski described her work as an educator with UVM Extension’s Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). She partners with the Farmacy to educate families and caregivers in nutrition, food storage and food preparation. “I come each year on the first day to showcase one of the EFNEP recipes.” Bilinski also teaches to community groups for adults, in the school system and in clients’ own kitchens. More information is at uvm.edu/extension, click on EFNEP. More than just food distribution, Farmacy has become a major tool
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Building Inspector Bob Tanner, right, and Health Officer Mike Bookman prepare to seal up the front door of 14 Chaplin Ave. again, after the open house July 12.
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continued from page 1 rentals. With one project under his belt, he’s ready to start another. The house is “small enough, easier to work with than some of the larger properties, there’s smaller turnaround time,” he said. He said he approves of the program because it “fixes up the neighborhood, gets old rundown properties looking better and back on the tax list.” 14 Chaplin Ave. has the potential to add old-fashioned grace to the streetscape. Its slate roof and shady porch with turned posts, spindle railings and jigsawed brackets hark back to the end of the 19th century. Tara Kelly, who was at the open house to answer questions, said that seven of the properties from this year’s batch have been transferred to NeighborWorks of Western Vermont. She described some of the projects. Work will start soon on a faded but ornate Queen Anne-style residence on Kingsley Avenue, which was purchased by a woman from Chicago who invests in properties on the East Coast with historic character and has restored houses in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Kelly said she has been out here several times, “fell in love” with the area and has gotten interested in investing in Rutland. Another property, on the corner of Terrill and East streets, will be converted entirely to a single family residence. The new owner plans to remove the back addition and replace it with a garage. The house is quite old, she said, and has not been updated inside for years. “A lot of people look at the structure as is,” said Kelly, and make repairs and renovations without new construction. She noted that the owner is a returning Vermonter and wants to reinvest in the community and be part of it.
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WOODSTOCK—A family was displaced and multiple businesses were impacted by a fire on Central Street Monday, July 16. The fire started around 3:30 a.m. and damaged the historic 55 Central St. building, which housed Pi Brick Oven Trattoria, The Collective art gallery, apartments and the Vermont Standard’s offices. Two fire fighters went to the hospital from the excessive heat and humidity, said Woodstock Fire Chief David Green.The American Red Cross assisted a family that was displaced. Half of the building, where the restaurant and apartment were located, was a total loss, said Ellaway Property Services, Inc. President Elizabeth Deignan. The Collective and a portion of the Vermont Standard’s offices were saved. Deignan, which manages the property, said people would be able to get back into the building and start cleaning Tuesday. “It will be a combination of demolition and clean-up, depending what side you’re on,” Deignan said. This was the second time the Vermont Standard’s offices were damaged in recent years. The former building beside the Woodstock Farmer’s Market was lost in Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. The newspaper then moved offices to Lincoln Street for about five years before moving to 55 Central St. The weekly paper, which is the oldest in the state, publishes Thursdays and has never missed a week in its 160-year history. Soulfully Good owner Vicki Ferentinos at 67 Central St., got to work around around 5:45 a.m. to bake. She saw only flames, fire and police trucks when she arrived, she said. Ferentinos baked egg sandwiches for the fire crews, she said. She said Vermont Standard employees worked there for the day to work on that week’s paper. “We manage a lot of properties and we’ve been through a lot of events but this was the first catastrophic experience —not something I want to repeat,” said Deignan.
The Mountain Times • July 18-24, 2018
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Half of Vermont towns will pay higher property tax rate than last year. This chart shows towns with the highest rate in 2019 at the top. Pomfret has the largest increase (shown right); Middletown Springs the largest decrease.
Half of Vermont’s towns will see increased property tax rates
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The numbers are in. Samsom, commissioner of the Department of Taxes. Two weeks after lawmakers and the governor Changing property values are factored into propresolved a budget impasse centered on a dispute over erty taxes each year through the common level of property taxes, the Department of Taxes published the appraisal, or CLA, adjustment that’s applied to rates. rates taxpayers will see reflected in their bills this year. Every year the tax department conducts a study to More than half of the towns in Vermont, 135 out of determine how much the market value of the prop249, will see higher average homestead property tax erty in that town differs from their last assessment of rates than last year — even though Gov. Phil Scott was the town’s cumulative property value (or grand list). able to harness surplus money to prevent a hike in the The CLA adjustment accounts for the difference average residential property tax. between the two figures—municipalities with But that’s no surprise. In May, the Legislative Joint increasing market values typically see a bump, and Fiscal Office predicted that this would happen. those with decreasing values see a slight break, in Scott and lawmakproperty tax rates. ers brought down the “Statewide there will 222 OUT OF 249 TOWNS WILL PAY average statewide rates, be an upward pressure HIGHER NONRESIDENTIAL TAX RATES. but that doesn’t change on average tax rates just the fact that some towns because of market value voted to spend more on education than others and growth not reflected in grand lists,” Samsom said of will see higher rates. the fiscal year 2019 rates. While Scott was able to level the average residential Douglas Farnham, Tax Department economist property tax rate, he wasn’t able to fully buy down the and director of policy, said much of Vermont is seeaverage nonresidential property tax rate: a levy paid ing rising property values. on property like small businesses, rental homes and “Anecdotally, I can say that we have commercial summer camps. That rate was set at $1.58 — a 4.5 cent areas, Burlington, Stowe and other places that are hike over last year. consistently seeing their CLAs going down — meanBecause of this, the vast majority of towns — 222 ing we’re measuring that there’s an increase in the out of 249 to be exact — will pay higher nonresidenvalue related to the listed value.” tial tax rates than they did in fiscal year 2018. But he noted that this isn’t the case across the In general, the rates trend slightly higher than the board. ones set in the budget and tax bill Scott agreed to “In Southern Vermont in particular we have many allow to become law last month because of increastowns where their properties are either not appreciing statewide property tax values, according to Kaj ating or losing value.”
Stored energy saved money, carbon during heat wave The heat wave is over, the numbers are in. Green Mountain Power’s innovative network of Tesla Powerwall batteries in homes and solar installations leveraged stored energy to accomplish the equivalent of taking 5,000 homes off the grid, creating savings for customers that could reach $500,000. GMP customer Mike Wheeler kept track on an app while GMP drew from shared energy in his Powerwall during a hot afternoon. “It was so cool! I thought, ‘It’s going to grid right now,’” Wheeler said. “We signed up to have Powerwall battery backup at home so our family can get through occasional outages and not rely on a fossil fuel generator. But knowing our choice to get a Powerwall helped all GMP customers to cut costs during the heat wave is a great extra benefit, like you’re doing something for the common
good.” ISO-New England is a nonprofit regional power transmission organization that serves the six New England states. According to ISONE, regional power demand hit its peak so far this year between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 5. The yearly regional peak hour is used by ISO-NE to calculate annual grid costs for utilities, so reducing power demand during that hour can produce significant savings for customers. Along with GMP’s solar-storage facilities in Rutland and Panton and about 500 Tesla Powerwalls, GMP also partners with thousands of its customers to tap into stored energy in their water heaters or reduce electricity flow through their EV chargers when power demand is high, increasing savings for all customers. During the hours of peak demand, this helped GMP offset
approximately 17,600 pounds of carbon, the equivalent of not using about 910 gallons of gasoline. GMP’s everyday power sources are 90 percent carbon free. “This is a game changer. We’re thrilled that our work is really paying off for all of the customers we serve,” said Mary Powell, GMP’s president and CEO. “During the heat wave, we were able to leverage these innovations to think differently about managing the energy system affordably, allow our customers to use their cooling systems to stay safe and comfortable, all while lowering the peak, ensuring the stability and safety of the grid, and driving down costs. This is what our energy future looks like,” she added. 2018 is not over, so GMP will continue to monitor demand and deploy its growing network of stored energy to offset carbon and costs for customers.
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Some Homestead State Payment adjustments have not been applied to mailed Killington bills KILLINGTON—Tax bills have been mailed out and it has come to the town of Killington’s attention that some of the Homestead State Payment adjustments have not been applied. The Tax Department has held some Homestead Declarations aside for review, state officials have explained to town officials. These State Payment Adjustments should be applied by the next tax upload scheduled for Aug. 1. Revised Tax Bills will be mailed out as soon as the State Payment File is received from the Tax Department.
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Stop the madness!
By Angelo Lynn
If you’re an American patriot and a believer in democracy, these goals for the country should resonate: As a nation, we should strive to create a society and government that diffuses power to the many, not concentrating it in the hands of the few; embrace the diverse, not just the similar; don’t use up the future to serve the immediate (yes, that refers to climate change); and champion a society that respects and protects basic human rights and decencies, not a crazed pursuit of power and money. Most Americans would agree with those broad principles and goals. President Trump does not. Cartoonist and blogger Tom Toles of the Washington Post articulated that list of objectives in a piece Wednesday, along with describing the tactics behind Trump’s leadership: “President Trump thrives in an environment of chaos,” Toles writes. “He takes advantage…of others when they are off balance. That is why he needs to create and maintain an envelope of constant chaos around him… The whole world is often included. “The formula is: Create disturbance, and pick off foes and recruit the disturbed,” Toles continues. “Trump did not invent this pattern of behavior; it is the instinctive habit of the authoritarian character. Disturb, reward, punish, repeat. It works until it doesn’t, but before you get to the doesn’t, a world of damage can pile up. “How should we respond,” Toles asks? “Don’t play his game. Stop the game. Don’t reward him on the rare occaMadness, page 7
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Public comment and then? Dear Editor, Last month, the U.S. Forest Service opened the Robinson Integrated Resource Project for 30 days of public comment. The 67 responses from individuals and organizations are found online. I write now to ask what is next? This outpouring of comments indicate a need for further public discussion. Might the USFS consider a public meeting or forum? The project proposes substantial change to the area’s forest and wilderness zones. With the excitement of plans and vision to develop recreational use of this area it
potential for both wonderful and detrimental outcome. Many may know of my family’s efforts to prevent what we believe to be unnecessary and environmentally destructive motorized access through the basin via our property. It is all just fascinating that this issue lives concurrent to the proposal for new facilities and increased activity in the Bingo Basin. I personally hope that in our eagerness for progress we may at all times prioritize the landscape’s needs over our own usage desires.
MIGHT THE USFS CONSIDER A PUBLIC MEETING OR FORUM? is essential that people stay informed and can contribute to the discussion. Development in an area that has been largely wild and quiet has the
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Current monthly housing expenses exceeds 50 percent of annual gross income. Willingness to work in Partnership with Habitat: Habitat homebuyers contribute a significant number of volunteer hours known as “sweat
HABITAT BUILDS HOMES WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN MORTGAGES THROUGH TRADITIONAL SOURCES. to buy an affordable home, you may qualify to become a Habitat homeowner. Habitat builds homes with people who are unable to obtain mortgages through traditional sources. Habitat considers four distinct criteria when reviewing potential homeowners to become a Habitat owner: Residency, willingness to work with Habitat, need, and ability to pay. Residency: You must have lived or worked in Rutland County for the past 12 months or longer. Need: Your current housing is unsafe, temporary, or inadequate in very basic ways such as: Serious damage or problems with heat, water, electrical, or sewage systems that the landlord will not repair. Too small for your family size. Neighborhood is unsafe for children.
equity” before closing on their new home. Ability to pay: Since homebuyer will be purchasing a home, an adequate and stable source of income, a low debt load, a good credit history is needed. A credit score of 680 is desired. Monthly payments to Habitat will continue for the length of your interest-free mortgage, which could be for 30 years. An example of Rutland County’s low gross annual income for a family of four is $32,350 to $45,290. Habitat accepts applications from families that range in size of 1 to 8 members. To learn more about becoming a Habitat for Humanity family visit our website at RutlandHabitat.weebly.com. Andrew W. Salamon Co-president of Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County
Keefe and Browning notably absent Dear Editor, I was among the 77 concerned residents participating in the recent Vermont’s Act 250 review meeting held at the Inn at Manchester. Sen. Campion, a member of the legislative commission, was there, Rep. Bill Botzow was there. Jim Sullivan, executive director of the Bennington County Regional Commission, attended, so did Rep. Linda Joy Sullivan from Dorset, Annette Smith of Vermonters for a Clean Environment and Kathleen James, candidate for representative of
SEVEN LEGISLATORS FROM THROUGHOUT VERMONT WERE PRESENT. the Bennington District 4. The Commission on Act 250: The Next 50 Years was important enough for seven legislators from throughout Vermont to be present to discuss our environmental and economic future. Notably absent was our local Manchester representative Brian Keefe and local Arlington representative Cynthia Browning. Steven E. Berry Manchester
Don’t forget to vote Dear Editor, The political campaign season is here once again. Vermonters have another chance to make a much needed course correction in the relationship we have with our state government. The forced school closures and mandated mergers involved with ACT 46 are tyrannical. Local stakeholders, which include parents, grandparents, taxpayers and every voter, should be determining if their rural schools should stay open or be closed. These decisions should never belong to Gov. Phil Scott, the Vermont Agency of Education, or the current Windsor county senators who voted for ACT 46. Windsor County has three liberty minded, Republican candidates running for the Vermont Senate. These three are dedicated to putting an end to the forced school mergers, school closures and the tyranny of ACT 46. Please support and vote for Randy Gray, Jack Williams and Wayne Townsend. These good men will fight to return control of our public schools to local democratically elected town school boards. The primary election is on Tuesday, Aug. 14 Please go to the polls and vote. Sincerely, Stu Lindberg Cavendish
The Mountain Times • July 18-24, 2018
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CAPITOL QUOTES “The nomination of Judge Kavanaugh is the result of a reckless decision by President Trump to outsource his solemn responsibility to fill court vacancies to a rightwing group determined to advance his extreme agenda…Our founding fathers established the judiciary as a separate and independent branch of government, not a rubber stamp for any president.” Said Rep. Peter Welch in a statement July 9.
“Brett Kavanaugh, contrary to 200 years of Supreme Court precedent, believes a president ‘may decline to enforce a statute . . . when the president deems the statute unconstitutional.’ He ruled against a migrant teenager seeking to be released from custody in order to obtain an abortion. He believes a president can only be indicted after he leaves office and should not be subjected to civil suits while in office. He ruled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was unconstitutional. And he would not uphold the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders in a July 9 statement.
“The heavy burden is now on Judge Kavanaugh to use his nomination hearing to be forthright with the American people. He must not evade fundamental questions that judicial nominees have answered for decades until recently. He needs to explain why we should believe he would be a justice for all Americans, independent of the President and the ideologically driven interest groups that selected him,” Said Sen. Patrick Leahy July 9.
“*Flash Flood Warning Tonight at 9PM EST* This is not a joke. Liberal tears will be flowing like Niagara Falls when #POTUS announces his second #SCOTUS pick. Please take all necessary precautions & bring an inner tube or boogie board to ride this blue wave. #maga” Tweeted Donald Trump Jr. July 9.
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The state announced $4 million in school safety grants to strengthen security infrastructure More than 250 Vermont schools have applied for funding to make security upgrades to their facilities, according to a news release July 16. The state will award $4 million in grants by this fall to help schools strengthen security, using guidance from a statewide safety assessment conducted earlier this year. Governor Phil Scott ordered the assessments after an alleged school shooting plot was uncovered and averted in Fair Haven in February. Scott proposed the $4 million funding package and it was passed by the Legislature. “The number of schools applying for funds is encouraging,” Scott said. “Administrators are clearly committed to making kids safer at school and I’m pleased we were able to work together to provide the funding, training and support they need to work toward those goals.” The assessment identified door locks, indoor and outdoor public-address systems, cameras and other infrastructure schools can purchase to improve safety. A working group with representatives from the school community, emergency services, and the state has developed a recommended equipment and technology list that assisted schools in their applications for grants. A 12-member committee of school administrators, emergency responders, and state representatives are reviewing the applications and will notify schools of awards by Aug. 1. Funds will be distributed by Sept. 1. Grants of up to $25,000 per school are available and each school is required to provide a 25 percent match to the grant amount. Vermont Emergency Management and the Vermont School Safety Center are also helping schools through a series of safety trainings in July. More than 100 superintendents, principals, and school staff are taking part in a series of classes around the state focused on emergency response.
Festivalgoers who got stiffed may receive refunds
By Elizabeth Gribkoff/VTDigger
Attendees of a botched music festival in Irasburg now have another way to recoup money they spent on tickets. The Attorney General’s Office announced Friday that it has required organizers of Shrinedom 2017 — a festival held last fall to benefit Montpelier’s Mount Sinai Shriners — to provide up to $10,000 in reimbursement for ticket holders. Last September, hundreds of people traveled to Irasburg for the two-day 80s rock extravaganza. Midway through a song by one of the opening bands, the power was cut. Concert goers and bands were initially told a faulty generator was to blame, but low ticket sales had prompted bands to leave because they had not been paid, according to court documents. All bands departed except the Nashville Country Band and the locally based Raized on Radio and MindTrap, leaving festival goers with a significantly pared down lineup than what they had expected. Following complaints from ticket holders, the Attorney General’s Office began an investigation into allegations that festival organizers had committed “unfair and deceptive acts” by holding a music festival without most of the advertised bands going on stage. PayPal already provided around $10,000 in reimbursements to festival goers who had purchased tickets online, but at least $25,000 worth of tickets were sold overall, according to court documents. Although held as a benefit for the Mount Sinai Shriners, two Irasburg men — Adam Johnson and Marcus Clay — had planned the festival. The Shriners provided Johnson, through his nonprofit King-
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dom Cares, with $95,000 to organize the event— though he had limited experience fundraising and had never put on a music festival before. Johnson contracted with Clay, who runs the events company Crossova Concepts, to hire bands and a production company, according to court documents. Ticket sales and other money for the event went through Kingdom Cares. In late August of 2017, a consultant told the organizers not enough tickets had been sold to put on the festival in a month, according to court documents. His advice went unheeded. Organizers needed to sell 4,000 to 6,000 tickets to pay for the festival, but had only sold between 500 and 1,000 by the day of the show. “A more experienced event organizer would have recognized this and canceled or postponed the event,” wrote lawyers for the AG’s office in the settlement. The Mount Sinai Shriners had to pay $10,000 to reimburse ticket holders because neither Johnson nor Clay has sufficient income or assets to contribute to the ticket reimbursement fund. Mount Sinai Shriners did not return a phone message seeking comment Friday. The settlement requires Johnson to dissolve his nonprofit and bans him from directing “any fundraising efforts” for five years. Clay cannot hold any concerts or events with an audience of 1,000 or more in Vermont for five years. The AG’s office instructed Mount Sinai Shriners to implement training to ensure more careful vetting for any future fundraisers to which the group lends its name.No additional penalties, said Assistant Attorney General Ryan Kriger.
What makes Donald Trump tick?
continued from page 6 sions he plays nice. Those are the false moments. His long game is to accumulate power and prerogative. Our long game needs to be to disempower him and his enablers. “Trump wants to create enough disturbance that we lose our bearings and forget what it means to be a decent human being and a decent society,” Toles continues. “He wants to create an environment that looks as though it’s every man for himself and everyone should grab while the grabbing is good. This never ends well. And the later the ending, the worse the ending.” It’s an astute observation by Toles. His advice going forward? “Stop the madness. Vote in November, and meanwhile, remember your values.” Amen. Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.
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The Mountain Times • July 18-24, 2018
** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
Free Knitting Class
6:30 p.m. Free knitting classes at Plymouth Community Center, by Barbara Wanamaker. Bring yarn and needles, U.S. size 7 or 8 bamboo needles recommended, one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@gmail.com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.
Seven to Sunset Concert
7 p.m. Seven to Sunset summer concert series in Rutland’s Main Street Park, corner of West and Main streets. This week, Reflection. Free. Bring a chair or blanket and picnic!
Music at the Riverbend
7 p.m. Brandon’s Music at the Riverbend free summer concert series, on the lawn behind Brandon Inn, 20 Park St., Brandon. This week, EmaLou and the Beat. brandon.org.
Intro to Kabbalah
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WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **
JULY 18
7 p.m. Intro to Kabbalah, taught by Rabba Kaya Stem-Kaufman. Class 1 of 3. At Sister Wicked, 3 West Seminary St., Brandon.
Bike Bum Race Series
Killington Mountain Bike Club Bike Bum race series Wednesdays through Aug. 29 at Killington Resort, all ages - individuals or teams. killington.com. 1807 Killington Rd, Killington.
THURSDAY Bikram Yoga **
JULY 19
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Beginning Ukulele
5 p.m. Beginning ukulele with Linda MaFarlane at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill. Learn to play ukulele, easy chords, fun summer songs. Bring your own ukulele. Ages 18+. $10 for SVA members, $12 for non-members. RSVP to lindsmacmusicvt@gmail.com. 145 East Main St., Poultney.
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m. All levels flow yoga at Killington Yoga Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
River Road Concert Series
6 p.m. Thursdays on the lawn at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. This week, Dan Brown. killingtontown.com. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Free, all welcome.
Bridge Club
6:30 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.
Author Appearance
6:30 p.m. Donald and Carol Thompson talk on their book “Perseverance: The Life and Work of Painter James Hope” at Phoenix Books Rutland, 2 Center St., Rutland. Free, open to all.
Adult Soccer
7 p.m. Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. Non-marking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.
F.H. Concerts in the Park
7 p.m. Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Summer Series, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Park open 5 p.m. - bring a picnic! This week, Blue Jay Way. Refreshments available. 802-265-3010. 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven.
Film Lecture
7 p.m. FOLA features special lecture by Amanda Gustin on how Vermont has been portrayed in Hollywood films, in Heald Auditorium of Ludlow Town Hall. Free, open to all. 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow.
FRIDAY Bikram Yoga **
JULY 20
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Pilates/Yin
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 11 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Playgroup
Open Swim **
Story Time
Level 1 Yoga
Killington Bone Builders
CSJ Open House
8 a.m. Pilates mat at 8 a.m.; Yin Yoga at 8:45 a.m., all levels at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Magician Tom Joyce
10 a.m. Join for laughs and amazement with magician Tom Joyce, at Pittsford Rec Area. Free, open to kids and their parents.
Active Seniors Lunch
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
KMF Young Artists
12 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free admission. killingtonmusicfestival.org.
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. 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. 10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
Summer Encore Theatre
Wednesdays with Farmer Fred
Libraries Rock! Drum Circle
Pawlet Reading Program
1 p.m. Summer Encore Theatre presents “In Search of a Song” 1-2:30 p.m. at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Includes pre-performance workshop to enhance audience participation. Ages 5-12. 2 p.m. Master drummer Saragail Benjamin bring drums to Norman Williams Public Library. Teaching, then drum a story. Dance, sing. Creative fun for all ages. 10 the Green, Woodstock. Free. 802-457-2295.
Great Brandon Auction
4 p.m. Rescheduled from July 17! The Great Brandon Auction, making sales since 1989. Preview items at 2 p.m., auctioneer Barb Watters hits the gavel at 4 p.m. It’s Brandon’s liveliest event, and largest fundraiser, so come downtown, bid and buy! Brandon Lions provide concessions. Bring a chair, and cash or good check. Held in Estabrook Park, one mile north of Brandon on the left. brandon.org.
10 a.m. Pawlet Public Library summer reading program - Libraries Rock! - 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 18, 25. For children grades 1-6. Activities and books, prizes for advancement. Free, registration requested at 802325-3123. 141 School St., Pawlet.
All Levels Yoga
10 a.m. Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland.
Rotary Meeting
Killington Farmers’ Market
Cavendish Summer Concert
Story Time
10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! 802-422-9765.
KILLINGTON WINE FESTIVAL FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 20-22
3 p.m. Killington Farmers’ Market continues! Third Thursday of each month, May-October, 3-6 p.m. with the hope of more frequency if interest. Mission Farm Church of Our Saviour, Mission Farm Road, Killington. Interested in vending? 802-422-3932.
6 p.m. Town of Cavendish summer music series on the Proctorsville Green. Free! This week, The Gully Boys. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to enjoy. Pizza wagon in the park, too.
Tobacco Cessation Group
Life/Figure Drawing
Tobacco Cessation Support Group
6 p.m. Expand observational and drawing skills with figure drawing sessions with live model. Benches and boards provided, bring drawing materials. Advance registration required. $15/ $10 members. Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. chaffeeartcenter.org.
10 a.m. College of St. Joseph open house and CSJ Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour the college, meet faculty and students, apply for admission, register for classes, meet the new president. Lunch included. RSVP admissions@csj.edu; 802776-5205. 71 Clement Road, Rutland.
Kids’ Craft Activity
4:30 p.m. Escape Room at the Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Mythology themed challenge for grades 5+. 6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org
8:30 a.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
10 a.m. Wednesdays Afternoons with Farmer Fred at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Showcasing historic farming activities and wagon rides. historic.vermont.gov. 780 VT-100A, Plymouth.
3 p.m. Slate Valley Museum holds Create on Slate for kids in pre-K through high school. Drop in, parents must accompany. This week, Pet Rocks, create little pet rock with variety of craft materials. 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. slatevalleymuseum.org.
Escape Room
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-7737187.
4:30 p.m. Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 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.
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Magic: the Gathering
3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 802-422-9765.
Divas of Dirt Rides
4 p.m. Female mountain bikers of all levels welcome to join Friday night group rides and happy hour events at Killington Bike Park. 4-6 p.m. Free with your own bike and valid bike park ticket/pass. Rentals available. killington.com, 802-422-6232. Killington Resort.
Friday Night Live
5 p.m. Friday Night Live in Downtown Rutland, a free concert on Center Street featuring Kat Wright. Story Walk, live painting demonstration by Peter Huntoon, Rutland Youth Theatre mini-performance, photo booth, bouncy house, food trucks and outdoor dining. Free entry to Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. 5-10 p.m. downtownrutland.com.
VFW Event
5 p.m. Wing night at VFW, 15 Wales St., Rutland. 5-7 p.m. 50 cents per wing - plus fried mozz, zucc, cauliflower, fries; and Queen of Hearts drawing. Public welcome.
Brown Bag Concert Series
5:30 p.m. Brown Bag Summer Concert Series on the Woodstock History Center back lawn, 26 Elm St., Woodstock. Free, donations welcome. pentanglearts.org. This week, Marc Berger and Ride.
5th annual Shabbat Unbound
5:30 p.m. 5th annual Shabbat Unbound: A Rollicking Rock Shabbat with DAHG band at Crystal Beach Pavilion on Lake Bomoseen. Free for age 12 and under. Adults $15, includes entrance and grilled kosher burgers and hot dogs. RSVP to 802-773-3455.
Killington Wine Festival
6 p.m. Killington Wine Festival at Killington Resort, July 20-22. Today, Premier Tasting at Killington Peak Lodge, 6-8 p.m. Meet vintners and reps behind the wines at this semi-formal event. Light hors d’oeuvres. $125 tickets. Running concurrently, the Wine Trail will showcase local establishments offering a special wine or food and wine pairing, 6-10 p.m. Tickets and participating venues at killingtonwinefestival.com.
Inn at Neshobe Concerts
6 p.m. Sunset Concert Series 6-9 p.m. on Fridays, at Inn at Neshobe River, 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon. Free. Rain or shine. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. No dogs. This week, Eastern Mountain Time.
Meet and Greet/Book Signing
Blueberry Festival
Bridge Club
Morning Yoga
11 a.m. Phoenix Books Rutland hosts Nash Patel and Leda Scheintaub, authors of “Dosa Kitchen” for meet and greet, book signing, and free samples of dosas. Free, open to public. 2 Center St., Rutland. 12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.
Killington Wine Festival
12 p.m. Killington Wine Festival at Killington Resort, July 20-22. Today, the Grand Tasting at Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars and K-1 Base Area, 1-4 p.m. Signature event of the festival, pair wine and spirits with local artisanal foods. Tickets include tastings, wine-friendly fare, round-trip gondola ride, and signature tote with wine glass. Dress to impress. $90 tickets. Upgrade to VIP for 12 p.m. admission for $100. Wine dinners at area Killington region restaurants tonight. Tickets and participating venues at killingtonwinefestival.com.
Billings Double Tour
1 p.m. Billings Farm & Museum and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park partnering for double tour, “Farm House/Manor Tour” 1-3 p.m. $21 adults, $16 for ages 62+. Space limited, RSVP to 802-457-3368 ext 222. Old River Road, Woodstock.
EVO Summer Concert Series
3 p.m. Enjoy a fun summer afternoon with live music, games, and bbq with Dale’s Pale Ale, at Okemo’s Evolution Bike Shop, 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow. okemo.com
SATURDAY Bikram Yoga **
JULY 21
7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 9 a.m. 90min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Village Farm Work Day
8 a.m. Pittsford Village Farm holds farm work day, 42 Elm St., Pittsford. Volunteers needed, bring gloves, rakes, shovels. Meet at the farm for general cleanup. 8-11 a.m.
Audubon Trip to Museum
8 a.m. Carpool to Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington, with Rutland County Audubon Society. Meet at Home Depot in Rutland at 8 a.m. or Otter Valley UHS at 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch. $7/ adult; $6/ seniors; $3.50 ages 3-17. birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
Battlefields Tour
9 a.m. Summer of ‘77 Battlefields Tour at Hubbardton Battlefield, 5696 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton. Crown Point Road Association hosts carpool caravan tour of the Revolutionary War battlefields and other sites of the summer of 1777, starting at the Hubbardton Battlefield and traveling to the Bennington Battlefield. Other stops include Poultney, Manchester, Arlington, and the Bennington Battle Monument. Experts speak at each stop. Museum entry fees to be paid; bring lunch. 802-388-2967 for details.
Killington Section GMC
9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Hapgood Pond, Peru, the annual hot dog roast. Nice swimming area, loop trail around pond for hiking. Bring utensils, beverage, and what you want to roast. Chips, cookies, condiments provided. Meet at 9 a.m. at Rutland’s Main St. Park, near Firehouse. 802-779-4404.
Libraries Rock Story Hour
4 p.m. New summer music series at Willie Dunn’s at Okemo Valley Golf Club. All welcome. This week: Andy Lugo. 89 Fox Lane, Ludlow.
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL AT OKEMO RESORT SUNDAY, JULY 22
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.
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Bingo
5:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.
Open Gym
6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.
Killington Music Festival
7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Music in the Mountains concert series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. This week, “Dancing into the Quiet Night.” Works by Bach, Shostakovich and Vaughn Williams’ piano quintet. $25 tickets. killingtonmusicfestival.org.
FOLA Film
7 p.m. FOLA presents film showing of “Harry & Snowman” at Ludlow Town Hall, in Heald Auditorium. Free. Donations appreciated. Popcorn and water provided. fola.us. 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow.
Illuminations Project
7 p.m. Steven Kirby Group presents the Illuminations Project at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. Concert begins 7:30 p.m. $20 tickets. Dinner available before show. BYOB. RSVP to brandon-music.net.
Vermont Pride Theater
7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater, part of summer pride festival at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Tonight, “A Perfect Fit,” exploration of sexuality, followed by talkback and reception. $20 advance/$22 at the door. Students, $15/$17. Pride Pass tickets available. Theater July 20-22; 27-29. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.
Pond Hill Rodeo
8 p.m. Pond Hill Ranch Pro Rodeo. A real rodeo complete with classic events like roping, barrel racing, and bronc riding. Excitement for the whole family, affordable admission. 1683 Pond Hill Ranch Road, Castleton. pondhillranch. com, 802-468-2449.
SUNDAY Glacier Grinder
JULY 22
Glacier Grinder gravel bike race at Killington Resort, starts and finishes at Skyeship Lodge, Rt. 4. 40-mile bike ride on scenic gravel and unmaintained town roads Post-ride bbq, vendors, raffles. 4,400 vertical. Registration and information, endurancesociety.org.
10 a.m. Join Chittenden Public Library for music-themed story hour with songs, crafts, free play and a snack. Geared at children age 5 and under, but all welcome. Free, open to public. 223 Chittenden Road, Chittenden. chittendenpubliclibrary.com.
Heartfulness Meditation
Open Gym
Bikram Yoga **
11 a.m. Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages. Practice skills, create routines, learn new tricks, socialize. $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members.
Willie Dunn’s Summer Music Series
Goshen Gallop
SUP Yoga
10 a.m. Standup Paddleboard Yoga with Karen Dalury, Saturdays and by appointment. No experience needed, for anyone who loves yoga and the water. $35 includes equipment rental and 1.5 hour lesson; $15 with no rental. RSVP to 802-770-4101. killingtonyoga.com. Killington Yoga.
2:30 p.m. Part of the Killington Wine Festival, the Wine & Nine Golf Tournament closes the weekend, held at Green Mountain National Golf Course, Barrows Towne Road, Killington. It’s 9 holes of golf, nine specialty wine tastings, dinner and prizes at the clubhouse. $70; $45 tastings only. Reservations and information, 802-422-4653, killington.com.
4 p.m. Town of Hubbardton sponsors family fun afternoon and evening, with music, food, and activities for all ages. Frying pan contest and more. Fireworks at dusk. Rain date, July 22. 802-273-2282 for details. Hubbardton Battlefield, 5696 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton.
Open Swim
7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater, part of summer pride festival at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Tonight, “Aunt Jack,” a screwball comedy by S.P. Monahan, followed by talkback and reception. $20 advance/$22 at the door. Students, $15/$17. Pride Pass tickets available. Theater July 20-22; 27-29. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.
Killington Wine Festival
Hubbardton Days
KMF Young Artists
Vermont Pride Theater
10:30 a.m. Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga class with Dawn Sunday mornings through the summer at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. $12 or 10 classes for $90. All levels welcome, bring your own mat. 10:30-11:30 a.m. dedicatedyoga@gmail.com.
3:30 p.m. Cooler in the Mountains Summer Concert Series at Killington Resort, Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. K-1 Base Area. Free! Beverages and food available, or bring your own. This week, Barefoot Truth. killington.com.
6 p.m. Okemo’s Jackson Gore Summer Music Series, free Friday night concerts through the summer. Grounds open 5 p.m. Concert 6-9 p.m. This week: Deadgrass. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site inside. Dining options. okemo.com. 7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. Free admission. killingtonmusicfestival.org.
10 a.m. Celebrate all things blueberry at Okemo Mountain Resort. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Blueberry pancake brunch, live music, games, local vendors, pie-eating contest, and more. Courtyard, Jackson Gore Village at Okemo. okemo.com.
Cooler in the Mountains Concert
4 p.m. 40th annual Goshen Gallop, 10.2K or 5K, race hosted by Blueberry Hill Inn, with runs through Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. “The toughest 10K in New England.” 1245 Goshen-Ripton Road, Goshen. Registration at goshengallop.com.
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7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org. 9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. 90-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Sundays on the Hill
4 p.m. Vermont’s professional vocal ensemble Counterpoint performs at the Church on the Hill, Weston. Program “Flowers in the Field” features works by violinist Elizabeth Reid and pianist Paul Orgel. $5 adults, age 12 and under free. sundaysonthehill.org.
Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing
6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Brown’s Night. 500cc mini sprint special event, street-legal spectator races. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.
Rochester Concerts on the Park
6:30 p.m. Summer concerts on the park in Rochester, Route 100. This week, Rick Redington & the Luv. Bring a chair and a picnic! Free.
Rutland City Band
7 p.m. Rutland City Band performs Sundays at 7 p.m. in Main St. Park, corner of Main St. (Rt. 7) and West St. in Rutland. Free. rutlandrec.com.
Film Screening
7 p.m. “Coming Through the Rye” to be screened at Brandon Town Hall. Director James Sadwith will attend and participate in on-stage Q&A with Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival producer Lloyd Komesar after. $12 at the door. 1 Conant Square, Brandon.
Vermont Pride Theater
7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater, part of summer pride festival at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Tonight, “Bright Half Life,” exploring the stages of a relationship between two lesbians, followed by talkback and reception. $20 advance/$22 at the door. Students, $15/$17. Pride Pass tickets available. Theater July 20-22; 27-29. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.
MONDAY Bikram Yoga **
JULY 23
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., 60 min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
All Level Yoga
8:30 a.m. All Level Flow Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
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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Open Swim
Mendon Bone Builders
Monday Meals
Tuesday Tales
11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187. 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
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694. 10 a.m. Tuesday Tales of the Notch at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Guided tours with site administrator. historicsites.vermont.gov. 3780 VT100A, Plymouth.
Tobacco Cessation Group
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.
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.
CLiF Summer Book Bonanza
Tobacco Cessation
Tobacco Cessation Group
Summer Reading Program
SUP
TOPS Meeting
1:30 p.m. Join Maclure Library in the Lothrop School gym for storytelling event, and pick out two free books. Free event for 6th graders and under. 3447 US-7, Pittsford. 4:30 p.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at RRMC Physiatry Conference Room (PM&R) off Outpatient Physical Therapy Waiting Room. 160 Allen St., Rutland. 5 p.m. Intermediate group SUP skills with Karen Dalury. Reservations required, 802-770-4101, killingtonyoga@gmail.com.
Legion Dinner/Meeting
6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit #31, 6 p.m. light meal; 6:30 p.m. regular meeting for all members. 33 Washington St., Rutland.
Sundaes and Sonatas
7 p.m. Killington Music Festival musicians perform concert at Castleton Community Center, along with ice cream social - Sundaes and Sonatas. 2108 Main St., Castleton. Free, open to public. 7 p.m. sundaes; 7:30 p.m. concert. RSVP to 802-468-3093 by July 19.
Citizenship Classes
Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.
TUESDAY Bikram Yoga **
JULY 24
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 12-1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Art Workshop
10 a.m. Hand-in-Hand open art workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - all levels, interests, mediums. Free. Ann Wallen Community Room. 802-299-1777.
11 a.m. Quit smoking workshop at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. July 10, 17, 24, 31, from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Free nicotine replacement patches, gum or lozenges with attendance. Register at 747-3768. 4 p.m. Summer reading program at Roger Clark Library, Pittsfield. July 10-31. Part of Libraries Rock! Music for ages 3+. 40 Village Green, Pittsfield. RSVP appreciated, 802-746-4067, pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com. 4:45 p.m. TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m. Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off pounds sensibly. 802-293-5279.
Golf League
5 p.m. Killington Golf Course golf league night, 5 p.m. shotgun start Tuesdays. 9-hole scramble, themed event with contests and prizes. Sign up at 802422-6700 by 2 p.m. each Tuesday. killington.com.
Tobacco Cessation Group
5 p.m. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.
Level 1 Yoga
5:30 p.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Heartfulness Meditation
5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.
Bereavement Group
6 p.m. VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates. Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613.
Legion Bingo
6:15 p.m. Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend! Franklin St., Brandon.
Chess Club
7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill for youth and adults. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.
Castleton Concert Series
7 p.m. Castleton University’s 23rd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series, in the Castleton Pavilion. Tuesdays through the summer. This week, Twangbusters. Free, open to public. Non-perishable food donations encouraged. castleton.edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton.
By Robin Alberti
Donning No. 1, Clearly Moguls’ right fielder Tucker Zink jumps for a catch, while Brandon Remmick looks on.
Playoff seeds set, with a tie for third
Season’s end is near and two teams have solidified their playoff seeding. One was expected due to their winless season, but McGrath’s Sushi was a shock since they fell to the fifth seed for the first time in team history. Clearly Moguls and Killington Resort are battling for the one seed while FSMBC and the OmyaRamas are battling for the three seed. It will make for an interesting Monday as CM takes on OR and KR takes on FSMBC, all at the same field. Get out the brooms
because a few season sweeps took place last week. KR got a sweep of MS. The game started and ended the same for MS as they went down 1-2-3 including a “Cold Beer K” by “Bus” Bob Schaffner and Joe Montemurro, respectively. Everything in between was practically all KR as they scored 12 runs over five innings. They also scored in the “CBK” department after Mike Stoodley and Paul Blodorn each suffered one. MS could only muster up four runs. KR had a similar game against CM, but with a bigger victory. They scored in all seven innings, totaling 21 runs. They suffered two “CBKs” by the “Matts,” Peters and Kinsman. CM only got nine runs in the loss. There were home runs aplenty. KR totaled three, all in the fifth inning. Evan Killington softball league, page 13
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Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg
WEDNESDAY
JULY 18 BRANDON
6 p.m. Brandon Inn Lawn
Music at the Riverbend w/ Phinaes Gage
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern
Jazz Night w/ Zak Hampton’s Moose Crossing
MUSIC SCENE
[MUSIC Scene] STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern Rick Redington
FRIDAY
JULY 20 BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Cooie
3:30 p.m. Killington’s Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series w/ Barefoot Truth
4 p.m. Umbrella Bar at Snowshed Duane Carleton
7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge
Killington Music Festival: Dancing into the Quiet Night
7 p.m. The Foundry
RUTLAND
6 p.m. Tap Room
7 p.m. Main Street Park Marc Berger Duo
KILLINGTON
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall
7:30 p.m. Summit Lodge
Full Band Open Mic w/ Robby & Jimmy
9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter
THURSDAY
JULY 19 BARNARD
5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Market Fu’chunk
BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Lake House Aaron Audet
KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art
Open Mic w/ Tee Boneicus Jones
6 p.m. North Star Lodge Pool Stash Bros Acoustic
6 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library River Road Concert Series w/ Daniel Brown
MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio
LUDLOW 5 p.m. Okemo’s Coleman Brook Tavern Date Night w/ Ryan Fuller on the Patio
6:30 p.m. The Killarney
Irish Session Open Jam w/ Gypsy Reel
PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam w/ Bubsies
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Throwback Thursday Video Dance Party w/ DJ Mega
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree
Aaron Audet
Jenny Porter
Erin’s Guild
Andy Lugo
POULTNEY 12 p.m. Cones Point General Store Music at The Moose w/ Brendan O’Bryan
RUTLAND 7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern The Bubsies
7 p.m. Main Street Park Rutland City Band
9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic
Duane Carleton
STOCKBRIDGE
7 p.m. The Foundry
LUDLOW
12 p.m. Wild Fern
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
Wayne Canney
Duane Carleton Ryan Fuller
Erin’s Guild
LUDLOW 6 p.m. Jackson Gore Courtyard
6 p.m. Mr Darcy’s POULTNEY 5 p.m. Cones Point General Store Music at The Moose w/ One for the Road
Summer Concert Series w/ Deadgrass
RUTLAND
RUTLAND
7 p.m. The Moose Club
6 p.m. Center Street
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
Friday Night Live w/ Kat Wright
7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Duane Carleton
9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern The Get Messy
9:30 p.m. The Venue Aaron Audet
STOCKBRIDGE 6 p.m. Stony Brook Tavern Wayne Canney
WOODSTOCK 5:30 p.m. History Center Lawn Mark Berger & Ride
SATURDAY
JULY 21 BRANDON
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Steven Kirby Group
BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Nikki Adams
KILLINGTON
Ryan Fuller DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T
9:30 p.m. The Venue Half Stash
SOUTH POMFRET 7:30 p.m. Artistree Jay Nash
WOODSTOCK 7 p.m. Bentley’s Jamie Ward: Piano
10 p.m. Bentley’s
Dancing after Dark w/ Guest VJ
SUNDAY
JULY 22 KILLINGTON
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
MONDAY JULY 23
LUDLOW
9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic w/ The Bubsies
PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Matthew Runciman
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie
WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Open Mic Night
TUESDAY JULY 24
BOMOSEEN
6 p.m. Lake House Ryan Fuller
BRIDGEWATER
11 a.m. The Foundry
7 p.m. Ramunto’s Brick & Brew Pizza
5 p.m. The Foundry
CASTLETON
Jordan Snow Brunch Jenny Porter
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
Trivia Night
7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion Twangbusters
Duane Carleton
POULTNEY
LUDLOW
Bluegrass Jam
10 a.m. Jackson Gore Courtyard Blueberry Fest
1 p.m. K-1 Base Area
8 p.m. Taps Tavern RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic w/ Krishna Guthrie
Wine Fest Grand Tasting
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Open Mic
Rutland Farmacy: continued from page 2 for community-building, a good way for people to get to know each other. Some romances have even blossomed through the program, said Heidi Lynch, native Rutlander and director of the Farmacy Project. “There’s a lot of great activity happening around increasing access to fruits and vegetables and the food system,” she said. Organizers are
4 p.m. Willie Dunn’s Grille at Okemo Valley Golf Course
Karaoke
Fresh, whole foods “prescribed” to promote wellness
already seeing changes in eating habits that cut back on sugar and include more raw, whole foods, and kids are motivated to eat their veggies with flavorful recipes. The Farmacy Project also puts out a newsletter. In addition to a calendar of events, reminders and cooking tips, this year a new project is being launched, Root Words, soliciting person-
al stories from members. Root Words asks people “as Vermonters” to think about their relationship to the land through forebears who farmed, traditions, memories — “the ordinary stuff of life rooted in Vermont.” Vermont is part of a national effort to promote preventive wellness, said Lynch. Grants and donations support the movement now, she
said, but insurance policies still don’t recognize it as a billable service. Proponents hope that food programs will eventually be viewed as promoting wellness in the way that some policies reward healthy activities and gym memberships. “There’s precedent for those systems to expand into the general public. Everybody’s moving in that direction,” she said.
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• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
just for fun
SUDOKU
the MOVIE diary
By Dom Cioffi
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Owns 4. Beef intestine 9. Expression of contempt 14. Expression of horror 15. Famed architecture couple 16. Escape 17. “The Raven” author 18. Chiefs’ tight end 20. Removes 22. Pesto dish 23. One who roots against 24. Type of writer 28. Old woman 29. Early multimedia 30. This (Spanish) 31. Part of a play 33. Elephant’s name 37. Home of the Flyers 38. Builder’s trough 39. Tell 41. Google certification 42. Electric current 43. Belonging to them 44. Nostrils 46. Arranges 49. Commercial 50. Skywalker’s mentor __-Wan 51. Single-reed instrument 55. Voodoo 58. World of Warcraft character 59. Paddling 60. Most agreeable 64.Chafed 65. A way to analyze 66. Remove 67. Metal-bearing mineral 68. Remains as is 69. Large predatory seabirds 70. The Science Guy
CLUES DOWN 1. Central Chinese province 2. The marketplace in ancient Greece 3. Covered the sword 4. Cleanser 5. Body parts 6. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 7. Mega-electronvolt 8. One from Asia 9. A superior grade of black tea 10. Thin 11. Circles of light around the head 12. General’s assistant (abbr.) 13. Tiny 19. Evildoing 21. __ Connery, 007 24. British sword 25. Type of cyst 26. Musical composition 27. Advises 31. Herring-like fish 32. Chocolate powder 34. Somalian district El __ 35. Indicates position 36. Refurbishes 40. Exclamation of surprise 41. Football field 45. Hilly region in India near China 47. Come to an end 48. Most mad 52 Sheets of glass 53. Department of Housing and Urban Development 54. Stares lecherously 56. Consisting of a single element or component 57. Monetary unit of Zambia 59. Bones (Latin) 60. Frames-per-second 61. Tell on 62. Gall 63. Cologne Solutions on page 27
Slipping into form
As of this past weekend, my son has reached the mid-way point in his month-long stay at a summer military camp. His mother and I struggled with the decision to send him to this camp, but ultimately decided the experience might deliver a few important messages that we weren’t necessarily getting across. Don’t get me wrong – my son is a great kid and has zero disciplinary issues; this wasn’t a punishment on any level. Basically, we felt that he needed a reality check. He’s become a fairly unmotivated 14-year-old and nothing we were doing or saying was making him see the need to kick his young adulthood into the next gear. He’s also let school slip into a low priority, several levels behind video games and sleeping. We would have never considered this option had his cousin not attended the same camp and come out a much more confident and focused young man. I’m not expecting massive changes, but I do think pushing him out of his comfort zone for a few weeks might liven him up. At the mid-way point in the camp, parents are invited to visit for a couple hours to spend some time with their sons. They also can check in with the teachers to see how their child is progressing with their summer studies (yes, school is a part of this adventure). My wife and I were both excited to see our boy. Admittedly, our house has become painfully quiet. His absence and the curiosity about his condition kept us in constant dialogue, with each of us wondering how he was handling the day-to-day activities, which not only involved school, but also numerous outdoor activities like camping, whitewater rafting, and ziplining. When we arrived, they summoned our son. After a couple minutes he came around the corner, hair cropped into a tight military cut, with a big smile on his face. He didn’t want to admit it openly, but he was excited to see us as well. We hopped into the car and took a half hour ride to a nearby town where we planned to eat lunch and catch up. On the way, we peppered him with questions about the school, the other kids, and how the experience was unfolding. He launched into several stories about kids being thrown out for a variety of disciplinary reasons, conquering his fear of heights on the climbing wall, and how competitive the basketball scene was. All in all, he seemed to be navigating the experience with a good level of success and a positive attitude. We asked about the school program since this was our biggest concern, and he claimed to be doing well. He had just taken his mid-term tests that morning and was confident he would receive good grades. (I had thrown out a carrot prior to the start of camp, telling him that if he received all B’s or better, we would buy
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him a new drum set). Over lunch we heard several more stories, some that made my wife’s toes curl (teenage boy stuff) and others that had us laughing out loud. It seems that not everyone at this camp was there by choice, with some kids ordered there as a last resort by parents or schools in a last-ditch effort to get them on track. As such, there is an element present that my son isn’t used to hanging with. This frightened my wife, but I assured her that life requires us to be able to relate to all types and this experience would help him socially. Right after lunch as we were getting into the car, my son announced that he needed to sleep. He proceeded to borrow my phone and then threw on a pair of headphones and within minutes was unresponsive in the backseat. When we arrived back at the school, he ran up to his room to get a container for the snacks we brought him. While he was gone we relayed some of the stories our son had told us to the officer on duty. He confirmed several of them and laughed at a few others. But just before our son arrived back, the officer told us how great he was and how he wished he had 10 more of him. He was adamant that our boy was doing a stellar job and that we should be proud. That short declaration sent us home with broad smiles and the belief that this experience was going to be a big success. This week’s film, “Leave No Trace,” is about another teenager who is far away from home. In fact, this young woman hasn’t had a home in years. Set in the mountainous region of the Pacific Northwest, “Leave No Trace” chronicles the life of a homeless father and daughter as they attempt to elude authorities to live life outside of the normal confines of society. This is a rough, emotionally compelling film that speaks to the devastating effects of mental illness and its repercussions on family bonds. This is a limited-release film so you may have to travel to see it. However, the effort will be rewarded as this picture is beautifully made, wonderfully acted, and full of quiet, dramatic sequences. A reticent “B+” for “Leave No Trace.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
The Mountain Times • July 18-24, 2018
ROCKIN’ THE REGION
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‘Tis the festival season. NoTown Music Festival in Stockbridge is back for its third year. This do-not-miss fun fest happens July 27-29. If you bought a VIP ticket, then you get early admission on Thursday, July 26. Camping is included with a festival weekend pass, which includes all shows and activities. The camp-style kids’ programming was specifically designed so parents rockin’ can watch the music while the region their kids play. With plenty by dj dave of grass to spread out on and hoffenberg the nearby river to cool off in, NoTown Music Festival is the quintessential summer music festival for the entire family. It is put on by Stockbridge residents Matt and Chris Lillie. I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris to learn more about NoTown. I have not been able to attend this festival in prior years, but you’ll definitely see me this year as there are so many acts I’m looking forward to seeing. Many of my friends and past article interviewees are on the ticket, like Hamjob, Rick Redington and The Luv, Krishna Guthrie Band, Super Stash Bros, Bow Thayer, Miss Guided Angels and last but certainly not least, Nathan Byrne, who played at the Out-
back in Killington on Sundays this past season. There are plenty more acts and Chris Lillie talked about them and how this all came about. Chris and her husband Matt used to do production for the Tweed Fest that happened on the same site for a few years (last held in 2013). Chris said, “When the Tweed broke up, we thought now is the time to do a festival in our hometown. It’s only a mile-and-a-half from our house. The first year we just did it for fun: local people, friends and family. The second year, we had about 800 attend and this year we expect about 1,500. I keep it smaller than some festivals because I want it to be fun for me and I want families to be able to come.” There are many activities for families like the Art Bus and camp-style activities. Kids can paint, draw, make pet rocks, and play giant checkers. There’s even yoga for kids. And if you’re a music fan, this festival’s for you. It’s not a big festival, but it’s a great place to chill out, listen to good tunes and cool off in the Tweed River. Chris said, “Everyone on that stage is a friend of mine.” Besides the local bands that they already know, people will suggest bands to them or a band will pop up on social media. Chris said, “I’ll go listen and if I like them, I’ll inquire more. Then we’ll put them up for a group to decide.” The screening process
By Chris Lillie
The stage at NoTown Music Festival features bands that bring the audience to its feet.
seems like what it is on TV talent shows. Bands go through the screening process with Matt and Chris and if they make it, they move on. Chris added, “It’s about the music, yes, but it’s also about their online presence. I always like bands that are doing new music or a new album. We don’t do this to make money – we do this to promote music.”] Each night there’s two headlining slots that each do a 90-minute set. Friday is Redington and the Welterweights, and Saturday is Bow Thayer and Hamjob. For the VIPs on Thursday, there’s River Frog and Bow Thayer. Sunday is filled with good music, too. You have Miss Guided Angels, Rick and Hezzie show (Redington and Heather from The Luv) and Mama’s Marmalade. Rounding out the fest are SoulTree, New Nile Orchestra, Jennings & McComber, Seven Leaves, Hudson’s Crew, Choir of Aether, Jake Wildwood, Sisterhood of the Silk Road (Chris said she loves the dancers) and Georgetown, which is George Nostrand doing open mic. That’s another one I’m looking forward to. Practically every band on the bill is releasing a new album at NoTown, including Bow Thayer, Hamjob, Rick Redington, Welterweights, Mama’s Marmalade and Krishna Guthrie – although his will be released later. It’s hard for Chris to narrow down her favorites since she’s friends with all the bands, but said, “I’m looking forward to Hamjob because I booked them for three years and this will be the only one with the original lineup. Those boys have a cool thing happening. I listen to all these bands on CD in my car – this is the music I listen to. I think the Welterweights are going to kick ass on Friday night. Kelly Ravin’s guitar sound is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard. Rick’s music is always changing and now he’s kind of rockin’ it out. Bow is bringing back some of his old band, so that will be good. I don’t usually put solo acts on the main stage, but I did with Nathan Byrne because he’s a talented kid.” Chris looks forward to this because “I get to pick the music and I get to pick the sound guy [Matt] so it sounds good. I went around to some other festivals and they just sounded bad. So it sounds good and that makes everyone happy. They love every band that comes because every band sounds good. Bands have a good time as well because of the good production. Everyone is friendly. I have two rules: write a good song, and don’t be a ‘jerk’ [not her actual word].”
Killington softball league: Teams seeded for playoffs
continued from page 10 Anderson and Stoodley hit them back-to-back and then Blodorn added one. CM got two from Brett “The Hitman” Regimbald who has been on a home run tear as of late. “Ronzoni” Hacker had his first inside-the-park home run, but an error by the umpire negated that. Unfortunately for CM, the “CBKs” were plentiful, too. They got one each from Jeremy “Graduated to Full K” Livesey, Scott “Lay off the Lemonade” Watelet, Jesse Mike Pelland and Russell “The K Muscle” Dalglish. “Tall” Tom Gilligan added to his web gem total with a sweet over-his-head catch, robbing a home run. What was sweeter was “Ronzoni” adding a web gem on the same out as he saved the ball from going out of play, blindly grabbing the ball in mid air. KR avoided the sweep from OR and finally secured a win against them with a 15-5 victory. They had home runs from Kinsman and Chandler “KOS” Burgess, a two-run and a three-run, respectively. MS and OR had a back and forth battle with OR squeaking out the win which left MS with a losing week. It was 4-4 after one, but MS got to 8-4 until OR cut in it half, 8-6 after three innings. MS bats went cold but the OR were heating up, making it six unanswered to take a 10-8 lead. MS got two back in the top of the sixth but OR cemented the win with five in the bottom and eventually won 15-11. OR avoided a sweep from FSMBC with a close 9-6 win and then FSMBC rebounded with a close 7-3 win over the Karrtel for their only sweep of the season. CM had a double-header of sweeps. First up, they crushed the Karrtel 16-5 for sweep one. The Karrtel was wearing eye black to protect them from the sun but it almost became the opposite, black eyes from getting too heated. CM brought in Livesey to pitch and put “Ronzoni” in right. He showed the young bucks how it’s done being a wall out there, including a web gem. Judd “Fired Up” Washburn started the scoring, driving in Regimbald in the first. They made it 4-0 after “Ronzoni” and “DJ” Dave Hoffenberg combined for five RBI. Washburn blasted a three-run shot for 8-0. The Karrtel finally scored in the
third and fourth. The Karrtel had some sweet “D” shutting down CM 1-2-3 in the fourth, including a web gem from Forrest Baker as he robbed “Ronzoni” of an extra-base hit. Regimbald jacked one in the fifth to add three to the total. CM was too much for the Karrtel to handle and they suffered a 16-5 loss. Regimbald was one triple away from the cycle, but still ended a perfect 3-3 with a walk, four runs scored and five RBI. Livesey pitched the complete game to stay the league’s winningest pitcher. He also delivered a “CBK” to his fellow employee, Luke Carey. CM sweep 2 was against FSMBC. “Ronzoni” went back to the mound and Livesey went back to striking out. CM took an early 5-0 lead off a three run shot by Washburn that saw Livesey with the “CBK.” Collin “Hungry Like The” Wolf got three back with a rare bases-clearing single. Tyler Lysakowski suffered his team’s first “CBK,” looking.
The scoring resumed in the third with another five from CM and the “CBKs” resumed for FSMBC with one by Wyatt Mosher. Each team suffered one in the fourth with Dalglish for CM and Sam Budusky for FSMBC with the score now 11-5. Pitcher Johnny Sharpe fired up his team in the fifth when he struck out Angel Shannon. They used that momentum to score five runs in the bottom to come within one. Washburn sent another over the fence for an insurance run in the sixth and Gilligan added another with his slippery pickle move that frustrated FSMBC. Budusky joined Lysakowsky in the “CBK looking” department to add to his “CBK” total. In the end CM got the sweep by a slim 13-10 margin. Playoffs begin with games in Killington and Bridgewater at 5:50 p.m./7 p.m. July 18,There will be a post game party at McGrath’s Irish Pub at 8 p.m.
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Thursday, July 19, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park will feature rock ‘n’ roll with Blue Jay Way on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. This band is making its second visit to the Fair Haven Park. Blue Jay Way began in the early 1970s when Submitted Dave Sabatino and Tim Sean Hood Brown began to perform locally at the Checkmate in Castleton. The duo asked Terry Jarrosak to join them as their drummer. “Dave and I played music together growing Friday, July 20, 6 p.m.—BRANand beverages will be available for up. We were doing the DON—Sean Hood brings his original purchase. Beatles when the Beatles country/folk band Eastern Mountain The Inn at Neshobe River is located were still doing the BeatTime to the Inn at Neshobe River’s at 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon. les,” joked Jarrosak, who Sunset Concert series on Friday, July For information, visit innatneshobeis well known in the area 20 from 6-9 p.m. There’s no admission, river.com. as Terry Jaye, the morning deejay at WJJR. The trio expanded over the years with local musicians coming and going, Saturday, July 21, 1 fered Aug. 18, Sept. 15, and both homes and to Billings but they have assembled p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Bill- Oct. 20. The cost for adults is Farm & Museum is included a solid core in the past ings Farm & Museum and $21, and $16 for ages 62 and in the fee. Space is limited, few years that includes Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller over. The tours meet at the and reservations are strong- keyboardist Brad Morgan, National Historic Park are Billings Farm & Museum ly suggested by calling 802- guitarist Rob Henrichen partnering to offer a special Visitor Center; admission to 457-3368 ext. 222. and sax players Pete double tour, called “Farm Giancola and Steve MaHouse/Manor House,” cLaughlin – all of whom exploring work, life and have performed with the leisure in their respective band Satin and Steel. showcase historical homes. This concert will also The second tour will be held feature free ice cream Saturday, July 21, from 1-3 cones; and caramel popp.m. corn, water, soda, and The double tour will take hot dogs will be available visitors back in time – first for sale. to the Billings Farm House, Concerts go on rain or restored to appear as it did shine. The rain location circa 1890, and then to the is the First CongregaMarsh-Billings-Rockefeller tional Church located Mansion, which features at the north end of the original furnishings and Courtesy BFM park. Call 802-265-3010 personal effects from 1869 Billings Farm & Museum’s 1890 Farm House is one of ext. 301 after 4 p.m. on through 1997. two historical stops on a tour being offered five times this the day of the concert, to Future tours will be ofsummer/fall. confirm.
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Historical tour visits farm house and manor
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‘Coming Through the Rye’ to be screened at Brandon Town Hall
Co-authors to talk on their titles at Phoenix Books
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Nash Patel and Leda Scheintaub, authors of “Dosa Kitchen,” will be available for meet-and-greet — and have samples of dosas available.
July 19, 21—RUTLAND—On Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Donald and Carol Thompson for a talk on their book, “Perseverance: The Life and Work of Painter James Hope.” James Hope (1818-1892) was an American portrait and landscape painter who excelled at capturing the beauty of mid-19th century Vermont. He is best known for his five large paintings of the Civil War Battle of Antietam done from sketches made while serving as captain in the Second Vermont Volunteers. These are displayed at the Antietam National Battlefield Visitors Center in Maryland. Then, on Saturday, July 21, Phoenix Books Rutland will host Nash Patel and Leda Scheintaub, authors of “Dosa Kitchen,” for a meet-and-greet/book signing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The authors will have free samples of dosas for attendees to try. Dosas, a popular Indian street food, are thin, riceand lentil-based pancakes that can be stuffed with or dipped into a variety of flavorful fillings. Both events are free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St. Copies of the books will be available for attendees to purchase and have signed. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.
Great Brandon Auction postponed to July 18
KMF brings ice cream for “Sundaes and Sonatas”
Wednesday, July 18—BRANDON—Due to the forecast for thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain the 2018 auction is being postponed one day to Wednesday, July 18. It will occur at the same time and place: 2 p.m. preview, 4 p.m. gavel falls at Estabrook Park, (1 mile north of Brandon). This will be the 30th year for the annual Great Brandon Auction, sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce to benefit community projects of the Chamber.
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Monday, July 23, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON— On Monday, July 23, the Castleton Community Center will host the talented musicians from the Killington Music Festival for an evening of “Sundaes and Sonatas.” Guests can come 30 minutes before the concert for a “make your own sundae” treat. The
sundae service starts at 7 p.m. and the music will begin at 7:30 p.m. RSVP to the center by Wednesday, July 18, by calling 802-468-3093. Both the concert and the dessert are free and open to the public. The Castleton Community Center is located at 2108 Main St., Castleton.
By Polly Mikula
Sunday, July 22, 7 p.m.—BRANDON—“Coming Through the Rye,” a popular feature-length film that debuted at The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in 2016, will be screened at the Brandon Town Hall on July 22 at 7 p.m. Director James Sadwith of Woodstock will host an on-stage Q&A with MNFF Producer Lloyd Komesar following the film. “We are delighted to share this fine film with the Brandon community and look forward to having Jim Sadwith here to meet audience members and talk about the film,” said Komesar. “The film was a gem at our 2016 Festival and is one we remain truly proud of supporting.” “Brandon is a wonderful artistic community and we’re thrilled to share this film here,” said Phoebe Lewis, associate producer of MNFF. “We like to feature films with New England ties, like this one.” Written and directed by Sadwith, “Coming Through the Rye” is inspired by the filmmaker’s own true story. Set in 1969, the film follows a 16-year-old boy who is desperate to be a worldly adolescent. After stumbling through disastrous relationships at boarding school, and, accompanied by a local town girl, he travels the mountains of New Hampshire in search of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of “The Catcher in the Rye.” “Coming Through the Rye” screened at the second annual Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in August 2016 and went on to gain national attention and glowing reviews from the Washington Post, RogerEbert.com and the New York Times. The film showcases strong performances from Academy Award-winner Chris Cooper and a turn by Alex Wolff who has since embarked on a remarkable, burgeoning career, including the leading role in this summer’s smash horror film, “Hereditary.” “This screening is also a great preview for the upcoming Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Aug. 23-26,” said Lewis. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door, night of show. For more information visit middfilmfest.org.
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Courtesy Chandler Center for the Arts
In “A Perfect Fit,” college student Nicole explores her sexuality – leading her mother to begin questioning her own marriage and assumptions.
Vermont Pride Theater’s eighth annual summer festival starts Friday
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July 20-22—RANDOLPH—Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler is slated to run Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 29. The lineup for the eighth annual summer pride festival includes a world premiere, the screwball farce “Aunt Jack”; a northeastern premiere, the late-in-life sexual-identity drama “A Perfect Fit”; and a New England premiere, the long-term relationship study “Bright Half Life.” The 10-day festival will also feature a benefit screening of the film Philadelphia and a showcase of Gabriel Q’s visual artistry.’ About “Aunt Jack”: In S.P. Monahan’s screwball comedy, Norman’s grown a little distant lately. After a sudden series of anxiety attacks, he broke up with his longtime boyfriend Ian and moved clear across the country, leaving his fathers George and Jack in a tizzy. With George – a prominent gay activist – in failing health, Norman has returned home to make things right and to introduce them to his new partner, Andy. Let’s just say she’s not what they expected. Directed by Gene Heinrich (St. Albans), the play features Randolph resident Jeff Tolbert in the title role, plus Tristan Goding (Rochester), Susan Loynd (Fayston), Joshua Huffman (Randolph), Nimue Washburn (Rochester), and Bob Carmody (Charlotte). About “A Perfect Fit”: Lia Romeo’s story is about Nicole, a college sophomore involved in her first lesbian relationship, and her mother Janet. Nicole’s exploration of her sexuality has caused her mother to begin questioning her own marriage and her own assumptions. “A Perfect Fit” asks what it takes to be happy as a woman in the 21st century. Directed by Cher Laston (Williamstown), the play casts Leah Romano (Norwich), Marissa Mattogno (Williamstown), Rae Merrill (Brookfield), Lindsay
Stratton (Hanover, N.H.), and Andra Kisler (Northfield). About “Bright Half Life”: Taking place over a 45-year period, this play movingly explores the stages of a relationship between two lesbians. In a non-linear way, the audience comes to understand how the women met, why they married, how they lived as a couple, and how their marriage came to end in divorce. The New Yorker described it as “a well-written, engaging portrayal of smart women finding themselves, and each other.” Written by Tanya Barfield and directed by Kim Ward (Montpelier), the cast consists of Carly Bennet (Burlington) and Fabienne Nadeau (Milton). Performances will all go on at 7:30 p.m. and all are followed by a talkback and a reception: “Aunt Jack” will be held Friday, July 20 and Sunday, July 28;“A Perfect Fit” will be held Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 29; and “Bright Half Life” will be held Sunday, July 22 and Friday, July 27. On Wednesday, July 25 at 7 p.m., a free 25th-anniversary showing of Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-winning “Philadelphia” will be screened, with donations accepted to Vermont CARES and the HIV/HCV Resource Center Acclaimed visual artist Gabriel Q. will exhibit his puppets, masks, and costumes throughout the festival period. A pre-film reception for this exhibit will take place on Wednesday, July 25. Festival ticket prices are: adults, $20 advance or $22 at the door; students up to age 17, $15 advance or $17 at the door. Three-ticket pride passes are available. For info or tickets, visit chandler-arts.org. Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 71-73 Main Street, Randolph.
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Saturday, July 21, 4 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—The fourth annual Hubbardton Day event returns for its summer celebration on Saturday, July 21, 4 p.m., to the Hubbardton Battlefield. There will be fun, food, music, games, concerts and fireworks. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and tents will be provided. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held the next day, Sunday, July 22 – same place and time. To confirm, call 802-273-2911. At 4 p.m. children’s games and contests will take place, with prizes given. For the adults, there will be a corn hole toss competition, and pick up volley ball games. Also, the popular females only frying pan throwing contest will be held. In addition, there will be a kids and “senior ladies” throwing contest. Cash prizes will be awarded to all contest winners. During the day, fried dough, water, and souvenir t-shirts will be available to purchase. Other events include a variety of raffles, and the face painting lady. From 5-6:15 p.m., enjoy a a pig roast and chicken barbecue with all the fixins. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for kids under 10. Free ice cream will also be given out. For advanced tickets call 802-2732651 or stop by Castleton Pet Supply, 700 Route 4a West, Castleton. Or, bring a picnic! During the evening music will be provided by Steve Kyhill and David Hughes, and the Mt. Independence Seth Warner Fife and Drum Corps will perform. Square dancing will follow the dinner, with Pete Tobin calling. At 7 p.m. bluegrass and Americana musicians, Northern Homespun will play covers and high energy, foot-tapping style music. Fireworks will close out the evening. Call 802-273-1129 for more info.
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Counterpoint returns to Weston Sunday, July 22, 4 p.m.— WESTON—The Sundays On The Hill concert series is delighted to have Counterpoint, Vermont’s professional vocal ensemble, with violist Elizabeth Reid, grace Weston’s historic and acoustically perfect Church on the Hill (Community Church) on Sunday, July 22, at 4 p.m. The church is located on Lawrence Hill Road and is just a few steps up the hill from the Weston Village Green, off Route 100. Parking is available at the church and along the road and village green. This concert is sure to delight audiences young and old. Founded by legendary choral director and arrang-
er Robert De Cormier in 2000, and based in Montpelier, Counterpoint is dedicated to performing choral chamber music and engaging with student musicians in Vermont and beyond. Praised for their “clarity, skill” and “sophisticated musical expressiveness,” the ensemble presents concerts throughout New England and the surrounding region, and has toured the Midwest. Counterpoint has recorded seven CDs with Albany Records and has released four further CDs independently. Their repertory ranges all over the map, including folksongs from around the world, African-American
spirituals, sacred music of many traditions, and concert works by classical composers of the past and our own age. Counterpoint reflects what many seem to be longing for: cooperation, harmony, listening to others, and responding openly, with some history and humor thrown in. For more information, visit counterpointchorus.org. All Sundays On The Hill concerts are $5 for adults (children 12 and under are free). This is the same admission cost as when the concert series started 22 years ago. A handicap ramp will be available for those needing it. For additional information, visit sundaysonthehill.org
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Kat Wright and her band make their way to Rutland for a free concert on Friday night.
Kat Wright is next up at Friday Night Live Friday, July 20, 5 p.m. —RUTLAND—Catch Kat Wright for free in downtown Rutland on Friday, July 20. It’s the second of three Friday Night Live events, following the opener on July 13, 8084. Activities start at 5 p.m. with a Story Walk, Rutland Youth Theatre mini-performance, live painting demonstration by Peter Huntoon, outdoor dining and more. Headliners perform in the “pit” parking lot, which is transformed into a unique, amphitheater-like concert venue. Merchants and vendors set up along the street in open air fashion with fun for the whole family!Bring lawn chairs to sit and enjoy the music. There is no smoking at downtown events. Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum offers free entry during all
Friday Night Live events. Kat Wright, whose voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful, gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse.” Add to that voice enough stage presence to tame lions, and the combination of feline femininity proves immediately enchanting. There’s soul flowing in and out of her rock ‘n’ roll with a serpentine seduction. Wright sings gently like a heartache’s apology. It’s funky in spots and beautiful all over. And it hurts a little … like it should. Find the full list of participating vendors as well as who’s up in the next free concert, at downtownrutland.com/ fridaynightlive.
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Elevate your taste buds at the Killington Wine Festival Tastings, wine trail, wine dinners and even golf on weekend agenda
By Jerry LeBlond
Friday-Sunday, July 20-22—KILLINGTON—The Killington Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being one of the Killington region’s signature summer events. Over the years, the festival has grown immensely and now features more than 500 wines from a collection of over 40 vineyards around the world. Organized by the Killington Pico Area Association and hosted by Killington Resort, the annual event is a weekend well spent, tasting fine wines with Killington Peak and the Green Mountains of Vermont serving as a scenic backdrop. The festival returns to the region Friday-Sunday, July 20, 21 and 22. Break out the fancy attire and plan to attend one or more of the events. Kick off the weekend in style with the Premier Tasting at Killington Peak Lodge on Friday, July 20, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy a scenic gondola ride to the peak for an exclusive wine tasting. Meet the vintners and representatives behind the weekend’s wines and take in the best views in Vermont. Tickets include light hors d’oeuvres. This is a semi formal event. Designated driver tickets are available for those not drinking. Done tasting? Is wine with food more your thing? Hit the wine trail, with participating Killington region restaurants offering a special wine or food and wine pairing. The trail runs 6-10 p.m., and participating restaurants include: Inn at Long Trail, Peppino’s, The Foundry, JAX Food & Games, The Garlic, Sushi Yoshi, Liquid Art, Birch Ridge Inn, Highline Lodge, Choices Restaurant, Domenic’s Upscale Pizza Joint, Killington Art Garage, Lookout Tavern, and Preston’s at Killington Grand Hotel. Contact the individual restaurants for details. The grand tasting is the signature event of the festival, held Saturday afternoon, July 21, Killington’s Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars, 1-4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to move through the different venues, enjoying a seemingly endless variety of wines produced domestically
and from places as far away as France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa. The grand tasting will also feature Vermont wines and spirits as well as local artisanal foods including cheeses, chocolates and more. Admission to the event includes tastings, wine-friendly fare, a round-trip scenic gondola ride, and signature tote with wine glass. VIP tickets gain early access, for an upgraded experience. Dress to impress for this event! Saturday evening, the Killington region’s most discerning restaurants will hold special culinary events ranging from wine samplings to multi-course gourmet wine dinners. Special guests from the wineries represented throughout the festival weekend accompany many of these dinners and offer interactive discussions on a variety of wine topics. Space is limited at these events and early reservations are encouraged. Capping off the weekend is the Wine and Nine golf tournament at Green Mountain National Golf Course on Sunday, July 22, at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy champagne and snacks at registration, then a shotgun start at 3 p.m. Play 9 holes of golf with friends, taste nine specialty wines selected from Baker Distributing’s extensive portfolio, and then enjoy a delicious dinner and prizes in the clubhouse. The Garlic Restaurant will host a special on-course “tapas tent” with delicacies prepared by Chef Bryan Guldelis and paired with wines from The Garlic’s wine list. Call 802-422-4653 to make reservations for this event. All information, dates and times are subject to change. Guests must be 21 or older to attend tasting events. Day care is available at Ramshead Lodge. For additional information, or to pre-purchase ticket to any of the events, visit killingtonwinefestival.com.
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Riding to End Addiction
Tour de Slate Bike Ride AUGUST 4, 2018 - MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS, VT
6th Annual Chili Cook-Off
From Metric Century ride to a Rails/Trails Family ride
A Fundraiser Benefiting Killington Parks & Recreation
FOUR DIFFERENT ROUTES – something for every level of riding skill!
With Live Music from Chad Hollister
This is a fundraising event. All net proceeds will be donated to Teen Challenge VT. Our goal is to assist them as they help to rehabilitate those with lives marred by drug and alcohol addiction. Help us help them change lives.
For more information go to www.tourdeslate.org OR email info@tourdeslate.org Tour de Slate is hosted by the Middletown Springs Community Church
Thursday, July 26th 5:00-8:00 pm at the Sherburne Memorial Library
FREE ADMISSION Chili Sampler Tickets : $10/person, $15/two, $25/family of four
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Wine sampling and lingo lessons From premier wine tastings to exquisite hors d’oeuvres, there’s no better way to wind down after Wine
Fest’s activities than relaxing at the Summit Pond. After a day of tasting some of the world’s most prestigious wine from Austria, Italy, Spain, and Ja-
pan, pick a spot on the deck and have a glass of Silverado Vineyards’ Merlot, straight from the home country (we know you’re so over those tasting portions). With decadent flavors of rosemary and mint, compounded by spice, blackberry and a hint of cocoa to finish, this tasty little number is perfect for any California dreamer. Quite the relaxing getaway all within minutes of Killington Peak. The acclaimed Napa Valley is home to Silverado Vineyards. With six distinctive vineyards in the heart of Napa, the property prides itself on
flavor and character; the two aspects wine-lovers crave. Fruity notes within the vineyard’s acclaimed Chardonnay paint the imagination with a blur of color from pear, green apple, lemon zest, and honeysuckle. It’s reminiscent of the sunset you hopefully saw from the Gondola ride to the Peak that you may have taken! Don’t forget to use your new wine lingo from Wine Fest to have a great conversation with the Foundry’s sommelier, Will Spanos! It’s most likely the only time someone will understand what you’re talking about, so have at it.
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Thursday, July 19, 3 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The first two Killington Farmer’s Markets, co-sponsored with Killington Parks & Rec, the Killington-Pico Area Association and Mission Farm, were deemed a success. The June market had six quality vendors providing a wide variety of goods. They included Poli Gardens, Manna Pet Treats, Dream Maker Bakery, Farm and Wilderness,
Killington Coffee Roasters and Tim Owings’ Mission Farm Bakery. The next third Thursday Killington Farmer’s Market is July 19, from 3-6 p.m. Organizers are expecting even more vendors. To be a vendor at this or an upcoming market, call Cathy Foutch at 802422-3932. For more information, visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/KillingtonFarmersMarket/.
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tavern specials at Killington’s only waterside dining that also has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. Appetizers include crab cakes, buffalo drumsticks and a cheese slate while the entrees include chicken Marsala, meat loaf, steamed lobster and more. The tavern menu features nachos, fried fish sandwich, teriyaki steak sandwich and others. www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777
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Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine overlooking one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and a new steakhouse menu - your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap. Dine on the terrace for lunch or dinner and enjoy the view! Just a short drive from Killington. www.mountaintopinn.com 802-483-2311
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Chef-owned since 1992, Peppino’s offers Neapolitan cuisine at its finest: pasta, veal, chicken, seafood, steak, and flatbreads. If you want it, Peppino’s has it! Aprés-hour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads. For reservations, call 802-4223293. www.peppinosvt.com.
Sugar and Spice
Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832
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Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802775-2290, redcloverinn.com
Lake Bomoseen Lodge
The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251.
Seward’s Dairy
If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
Vermont Butcher Shop
As Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll be able to see and taste the difference. (802) 776-4005
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Thursday, July 26, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND— This year marks the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark law in support of the civil rights of people with disabilities. Several events are being offered in Rutland by the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) this month in recognition of the ADA, which was signed on July 26, 1990. First, a forum on healthier living for People with disabilities” will be held on Thursday, July 26 from 1-4 p.m. in Room 266 of the Asa Bloomer Building, 88 Merchants Row in Rutland. Panel members from area service providers will discuss programs/services that they offer geared towards healthier living for people with disabilities. An open question and answer session will follow with the goal of obtaining feedback on obstacles that exist to accessing current services/programs and what other services/ programs attendees would like to see in this area. Panel participants will include staff from the Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Improvement Department, BROC/Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, Adaptive Martial Arts Association, Vermont Farmers Food Center, Cobra Gym & Yoga Studio, Come Alive Outside, Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports and the facilitator of the Rutland Brain Injury Support Group. This a free event open to all who are interested. Next up is the ADA at the Disability Rights: ADA 101 workshop, to be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July 31, in
the same location. Presenters will include Mike Charron and Ericka Reil from VCIL’s Montpelier office. They will discuss rights and responsibilities under the ADA, including how to interact with businesses that have access issues, what to do if your sidewalk is not usable, how to have success dealing with state bureaucracy, who to call and what to say and more. This is also a free event open to all who may want to learn more about the ADA. Also offered is an exhibit called “In the Game: Sport and Disability” that is being sponsored by VCIL. This will be on the first floor of the Rutland City Hall from July 13-27 and then in the lobby of the Rutland Free Library from Monday, July 30-Friday, Aug. 3. Finally, consider stopping by the VCIL table during the Friday Night Live events in downtown Rutland on July 20 and July 27. Offered will be information about VCIL, the ADA, the local advocacy group called Disabled Access & Advocacy of the Rutland Area (DAARA) and more. There will also be a special demonstration near the table between 6 and 7 p.m. on July 27 featuring members of the Adaptive Martial Arts Association, based in Pittsford. Pre-registration is encouraged for both of the Asa Bloomer events. For further information about any of these events, including the need for a sign language interpreter or other accommodations (by July 19 for Healthier Living Forum and by July 24 for ADA workshop), contact Glenn Reed at 802-779-9021 or greed@vcil.org. Events are chemical and scent-free.
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Yianni Iliadis will perform on piano during Killington Music Festival’s “Dancing into The Qiet Night” performance, July 21.
KMF dances into the night with rare piano quintet
Saturday, July 21, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Music Festival’s “Dancing into The Quiet Night” program presents an evening of dances and dance-like repertoire, including works by Corigliano, Shostakovich and Vaughan Williams’ beautiful and rarely heard Piano Puintet. Experience the concert on Saturday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge at Killington Resort. The following renowned faculty will be performing: Daniel Andai, violin; Boris Abramov, violin; Huifang Chen, violin; John Vaida, viola; Theodore Buchholz, cello; Pascale Delache-Feldman, bass; Yianni Iliadis, piano; and Alexandra Carlson, piano. To purchase tickets, call 800-621-6867. For more information, call 802-773-4003 or visit killingtonmusicfestival.org.
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Seeking auditions at Repertory Theatre RUTLAND—Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for its 2018- 2019 season on Friday, Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the College of St. Joseph’s Tuttle Hall Theatre, 71 Clement Road in Rutland. The 14th season will be filled with comedy, drama and mystery. People of all ages and gender are welcome to audition. Sides from each of the plays will be available at auditions. ART is also looking for people to fill crew positions. A stipend will be provided. The season includes “Marjorie Prime” by Jordan Harrison and directed by Joanne Greenberg. It will be presented at Tuttle Hall Theatre on Nov. 1-4 and Nov. 8-10. Set in a near future where artificial intelligence has progressed,
aging Marjorie has a faded memory but also a handsome replica of her dead husband in his younger days, who is programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. Marjorie, her daughter and her son-in-law grapple with shadowy memories and the shared stories that defined them. The second show of the ART season is “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie and directed by Susan Gladding-Heitzman. It will be presented at Tuttle Hall Theatre on Feb. 7-10 and Feb. 14-16. Ten guilty strangers are trapped on an island. One by one they are accused of murder, one by one they start to die. In this superlative mystery comedy statuettes of little soldier boys drop off
the mantel in this house and crash to the floor as those in the house succumb. Auditions for “And Then There Were None” and the third show of the season, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” by Alfred Uhry and directed by Alex Nicosia will also be held on Thursday, September 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 8 from 10 to noon at CSJ. “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” will be presented at Tuttle Hall Theatre on April 4-7 and April 11-13. The play takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in December of 1939. “Gone With The Wind” is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta’s elitist German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo.
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There will be no chick loons on Kent Pond this summer. The typical nest date has passed. By Paul Holmes
An ‘A’ for effort
In recent years a pair of adult common loons have returned each summer to Kent Pond to usher one to two chicks into the world. Once the chicks were hatched the family has attracted the attention of kayakers and boaters on the pond. Watching the male and female loons raise their chicks has been a perfect example of the dedication required to raise young in the harsh conditions of the natural world. Unfortunately, this summer there will not be any loon chicks to observe on Kent Pond. The female loon established her nest on the island near the Route 100 boat ramp on May 17. Normally loon eggs hatch in about 28 days. This summer on June 13 all appeared to be very normal. Mom had laid two eggs, and dad was returning to the nest to participate in the process of incubating the eggs. The typical
hatch date passed yet the nest remained occupied faithfully all day, every day by one of the parents all the way to July. With the hatch due date long passed things were not looking good. On July 4 the female established a second nest, but while encouraging that nest was soon abandoned as well. By July 12, both nests were unoccupied, and it was confirmed that nests no longer contained any eggs. While it is sad that there will be no thriving loon family on the pond this summer, great credit must be given to the adults for their extraordinary persistence. The loons demonstrated the powerful natural urge to bring new life into the world. The breeding pair deserve an A+ for their efforts. Kent Pond remains an easily accessed wonderful local pond to observe wildlife such as bald eagles and beavers.
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The penalty rule in casual water
By Kim Peters
A swimmer from the Killington Sharks Swim Team competed at a local competition recently.
Last home swim meet is July 17
By Kim Peters
The Killington Sharks Swim Team is half way through its 2018 Southern Vermont Swim League season. On a lovely sunny evening, the team completed its first Home Meet against Manchester Tritons on July 12. Head Coach Ryan Wonsor quickly prepared the Sharks for the Rutland Sprint Meet on July 14, with many athletes achieving personal best times along with 1st through 3rd medals, and 4 14 for ribbons. Results for meets can be seen posted at the Killington Town
Pool on River Road. Head Coach Ryan Wonsor started his swim career with the Killington Sharks at a young age and competed at the college level at the University of Maine as a sprint free stylist. Assistant Coach Matt Titterton swam many summers also for the Killington Sharks and swims year round for a Club team in Connecticut. Coach Matt will also further his swimming career in college. Coach Ryan and Coach Matt are dedicated to sharing
their knowledge and experience and have shaped our 34 Killington Sharks into strong competitors. Their “team” approach is done with fun, yet hard work ethic to achieve goals. The last home meet is against Springfield and Quechee on July 17. The Southern Vermont Swim League Championship Districts and the Vermont State Championship meets follow. Come and cheer them on! For more information about the Sharks, visit teamunify.com.
Question: Connie and Howie are playing in a tournament. On the third hole, Howie strokes his tee shot into an area where high rough is in front of casual water not seen from the tee. The ball could be in either casual water or in the high rough. He states he will call the ball lost in casual water and take relief without penalty. Connie says this is not allowed and he must play the ball as lost in the rough. Is Connie correct? Answer: Because the ball is not known or virtually certain to be in casual water, Howie must proceed, after spending five minutes looking for it, as a ball lost (one stroke) and play a ball from where it was last played from. Connie knows the rules and is correct. See USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2016-2017, 25-1c/1. Publication of 2018-2019 has not yet been published. Golf clinics continue Saturday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon. I continue to work on individual concerns. Remember, the swing’s the thing and continuous improvement is what it’s all about.
Golfer makes Friday the 13th hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club LUDLOW—There was nothing unlucky about Friday the 13th for Anna Piazza of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She made a hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club on Friday, July 13, while playing a round of golf with three OVGC members. Piazza aced the sixth hole using a 3-hybrid from the gold tee, for a 138yard hole-in-one. Witnesses to the exciting event were Kathleen Fried-
man, Judy O’Neil and Judy Rogers. This was the second recorded holein-one of the season at OVGC. Piazza’s name will be included on a wallplaque that hangs inside the clubhouse to recognize the fortunate few who have achieved this amazing feat. Golf Digest, which tracks holes in one, said an amateur’s chance of getting a hole in one is 1 in 12,500. Okemo Valley Golf Club is Vermont’s
first heathland-style golf course and was designed according to the traditions of the game. The championship 18-hole golf course features a full-service clubhouse, indoor practice facility, 18-acre outdoor training center, fully stocked pro shop and fleet of electric carts. The layout is a par 70 that measures 6,400 yards in length and features bent grass greens, tees and fairways with multiple tee areas
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TILLY - 7-year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever. I’m quite playful and I’m especially fond of those plush squeaky toys. I’m sure it’s no surprise that I love to retrieve them so you can toss them again for me. I’m a happy dog who is a joy.
PETPersonals RED - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. If you have a plush squeaky toy I’ll be your best friend! Oh I do love toys and when I have one, I love to carry it around and make lots of squeaky, squeak, squeak sounds. They’re such fun.
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THELMA - 1 -year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short-hair. Torbie. I arrived at RCHS after I was found wandering the streets looking for adventure and I’m now in search of my forever home. I have a sweet personality and I will greet you when you visit!
RUSCO - 7-year-old. Neutered male. Jack Russell Terrier Mix. I’m a playful, on the go fella and I must admit my favorite toys are those plush squeaky ones – they’re such fun! I do enjoy carrying them around and squeaking them as I run and play.
SAVANNAH - 6 -year-old. Spayed female. Siberian Husky. I’m a beautiful lady who will keep you on your toes! I’m an on the go gal who will get you out the door this summer for walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures. I love my toys.
MAYA - 1-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic long hair. Gray. I am a lovely young lady who is outgoing, sweet and playful. I have enjoyed living with children and other cats. I have been an indoor only kitty who will enjoy spending time with you.
GIZMO - 2 -year-old. Neutered male. Domestic medium hair. Black. Obviously I’m one handsome man. Check out my green eyes and my extra toes! While I’m a little reserved when you first meet me, it will take no time to realize I’m the guy for you.
SHADOW - Adult. Nanday Conure. I’m a handsome Nanday Conure and I’m looking for a new home. An experienced bird owner, especially with Conures, would be best for me. Please know that I can be very noisy!
JANE Am I the most adorable orange kitty ever?! I love people, but can be bossy with other cats. I know I can live with another feline, but we may never be best friends. I do enjoy the great outdoors. I will sometimes ask for attention, but I am not overly vocal. Call 802-885-3997 for more information or stop by Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. to meet Jane and our other amazing felines! The shelter is located at 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield.
DJANGO - 1 -year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black. My friend Duo and I were left behind when some folks moved away. I have a few white hairs on my chest just in case I need to look a bit more distinguished. I have a sweet personality.
DUO - 1-year-old. Neutered Male. Domestic short hair. Black. I am a shadow to my buddy Django, minus the white chest hairs. I may take a minute or two before I warm up to you but once I’m comfortable, you will have a wonderful companion.
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TODO - 6-year-old. Spayed female. Terrier Mix. I’m a very active, on the go gal who will happily go for walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures with you. I’m a great size for going along on family outings, too. I’m also a lap dog!
RASCAL - 10-year-old. Spayed female. Shih Tzu. I’m a super sweet and obviously adorable lady who is gentle and easy to have around. I’m a social dog who enjoys hanging out with my favorite people and getting lots of love.
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FELIX Hi! My name’s Felix and I’m a 9-year-old neutered male. Please come closer, because I have to tell you something very important. I love people! I love people so much, and I make sure they know it. I also love my cat friends. Speaking of which, I came here with many of them when our human Mom became really sick. I mean, it’s alright here, but I really miss living in a home. If you have room in your home and heart for a loving boy that promises to bring you lots of love, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, VT. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at www.lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We hope to see you soon!
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On not giving in to authority By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Virgo Moon, with an array of aspects that boggle my mind. Since it is impossible to tie things up in a neat little bow, instead of trying to synthesize it into a cohesive little nutshell, I have decided to break a few of the key aspects, and mid-point pictures, down into separate compartments, and let you zero in on the stories that might apply to you, or to any of the scenarios that you see going on in the world around you. Astraea at the Midheaven: This reads as “Eye witness to disaster.” It also relates to situations in which we are involved with others in endings/beginnings. One door closes and another one opens in the aftermath of disastrous situations and events. The aspect also includes films and photographs of public demonstrations and disasters. Saturn square Astraea: Watching something come to an end, wondering “When will it be over?” How long will it take for things to come to closure? Where is the deadline? When will the time be right to end or quit a situation? How much time are we going to give this person? Thinking about when to quit. Putting the relationship with the Father to rest. Not knowing when to quit because we don’t have the capacity to grok the fact that a situation needs to end, or is in the process of coming to an end. Saturn square Chiron with Mercury at the opposing midpoint: The mind is torn between changing its tune and remaining beholden to whatever it is stuck on. The tendency with this is to hold fast to old thought forms and core beliefs instead of breaking away from the herd, or the past. Is it possible for us to adopt a whole new perspective? Siwa opposite Pallas: Redemption and renewal require the eradication of behaviors that require us to “Please Daddy.” “Daddy” can be literal, or he can be any authority figure who is relating to us in a domineering way. This aspect suggests that to continue to bow to the demands and expectations of others is destructive. It inspires us to look at the ways in which we sacrifice ourselves on the altar of conformance, convention, and codependence. It raises questions that force us to ask; “Who are we? Who would we be if we didn’t spend 90 percent of our energy being whatever others expect us to be?” Vesta conjunct Pallas: People have agendas that do not include our needs and interests. They impose these agendas with no thought to what their plans might mean for us. We wind up getting swept up in, or wiped out by, their manipulations in a totally impersonal way. Others walk all over us. To have to be one step ahead of them, or psychologically shrewd enough, to see through their behaviors and manage situations in which we are being manipulated. Pandora conjunct Mars: To use anger, aggression, and conflict to keep the pot stirred. To incite violence as a means to control things. This combination shows up on the mundane level as, “Let me turn this into an argument so I won’t have to look at what’s really going on” – or – “If I piss him/her/them off, I will be able to get out of having to be involved, take the trip, go to the reunion, visit my in-iaws, keep an eye on the kids, etc, etc. It also shows up as, “Let me pick a fight with you so you will leave me alone, or so I can use it as an excuse to go AWOL for a few days.”On a larger scale, Pandora and Mars inspire public marches, and demonstrations, and things of that nature. Aesclepius opposition Juno: Aesclepius relates to healing and health. Juno has to do with partnerships and committed relationships. On a basic level, this can mean that our partner is sick. It can also mean that our relationship is making us sick. (The expression “You make me sick” is a very real thing) On a deeper level, if we understand the mythology behind this, Aesclepius was a gifted healer whose specialty
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ll around you, there are clear signs that what you have been aiming for is about to come into being. If that’s hard to fathom, prior to any rebirth a lot of things start falling away. And what seems more apparent than any glimmer of hope that you are turning a corner, is the fact that you feel stuck. Everything is exactly the opposite of what it appears to be, so take heart. With what you have going on in yourself, in your work, and in your relationships, it looks to me like you are about to rebirth, redeem, and/or reinvent yourself out of the chaos that shows up whenever life turns around.
n the cusp of changes that have no precedent, here you sit wondering if all of your core beliefs are still working for you – and maybe wondering if they ever applied. Because you’ve come to a bend in the road, and what’s happening is that the structures that you have created no longer support whatever being yourself requires. The temptation to stay put competes with bigger needs to let go, and there are fears that you will lose it all if you break free. There is more to this than meets the eye. Draw upon your faith to steer your choices. This is a huge turning point.
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o and behold, there are options that weren’t there a few months ago. It looks to me like, the door just opened to something that holds the promise of expansion and improvement. You tend to err on the side of caution at times when a more adventurous approach is required. It comes down to what do you want for yourself and your loved ones? How much time have you got? The expression, ‘Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today’ applies to more than just your chores. The brass ring just showed up with bells on. Summon up whatever it takes to go for it.
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hat happens next hinges on your ability to address every aspect of your experience, honestly. This may require you to rewind back to the point where the first lie got told, or to the point where you see that you made choices that were based on the fact that, you didn’t know any better. What you are faced with now could have easily been born out of good intentions; but you know what they say about “The road to Hell”. It’s time to get real. Double down enough to see what you did to create this, and know that your willingness to do so is what it will take to turn things around.
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n all things, it’s a good idea to look at the part you play in creating them. It’s easy to own the good stuff, but much harder to be accountable for the things that live on the dark side of the experiential spectrum. None of this would be an issue if you could remember that God lives in all of it. And what’s even more interesting is that it’s the hard lessons that yield the sweetest fruit. Don’t shy away from anything and don’t try to talk yourself into believing that you can blow any of this off with an affirmation or two. Dig a little deeper. Getting real is where it’s at right now.
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ou are home free. Now that you’ve found the piece of you that had to lose itself in order to find yourself again, the desire to live and create is off the charts. What happens from here on out is bound to go up and down, but at the moment you are in a place where the fruits of your internal labors are giving you a chance to bask in the light for a while. Soak up all of it, and remember to be grateful for what spirit does for us when we bow to our lessons and do what it takes to look at the truth. The next few weeks are bound to reflect all of this goodness in ways that bless you even further.
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ou are at a point where pretty much anything goes. It’s as if you’re standing on the dividing line that separates the past from the future, wondering once again, “Who do I want to be when I grow up?” This is a cyclical shift and where you are at right now will either keep you where you are, or give you another shot at the title. Picking up stakes and moving on, in your relationship, and in your work situation are included in this mix, along with the possibility of relocation. When the rest of your life is on the verge of unfolding, don’t let what’s known and familiar hold you back.
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hings are amping up in ways that will allow you to put the pedal to the metal. Even though there is still more on your plate, everything takes place at the energetic level before it comes into manifestation. Just getting yourself to the place where you got clear enough to move forward was half of the battle. Now that you’re here, the rest of the way relies 100% on whether or not you can walk your talk. We never know what that will mean until we get there, but the good news is; you’ve come this far. And what lies ahead will reveal itself to you as you move on, one step at a time.
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hat would seem to be a total no-brainer is taking way longer than anyone thought it would. This has nothing to do with the way you’ve handled yourself. Believe it or not there are times when the forces that watch over us install delays that keep what seems more than doable from bearing fruit. In some cases this has to do with the fact that there are those who seek to keep you in your place – and sometimes it’s all part of an important lesson that takes forever to sink in. Be patient. You’ve got more than what it takes to get where you’re going. Give it a few more months
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ou’ve been minding your own business and toeing the line for quite some time. At this point you’ve started to fall in love with whatever it’s taken to restore your body, mind, and spirit. In the course of moving on to higher ground, lots of things have fallen by the wayside, only to be replaced by people and interests that have more to do with who you are now. In the next few weeks, there will be opportunities to engage with others that test the extent to which you have lost the need to diminish yourself. This is bound to blow you away but you are more than ready for it.
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our relationship situation is interesting. The story varies, but in general there is so much riding on what’s up with your partner, you could use a little time off to consider your own issues. It doesn’t work for any of us to get too wrapped up in other people’s stories. And while it’s fine to empathize, it doesn’t help you or them to lose yourself. Right now, it would help if you could get real about your own affairs and your own life – because in order to be there for others, your own spirit has to be centered and strong enough to anchor and sustain them when the going gets rough.
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Mother of the Skye has 40 years of experience as an astrologer and tarot consultant. She may be reached by email to cal.garrison@gmail.com
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“The truth is, everyone is just one bad day away from needing accessible options the ADA requires to help them get around,” said Tammy Duckworth, the first quadriplegic senator (D-Ill.). Across the country and in Vermont, the disabled are struggling for accessibility, housing, and services. With added cuts in Medicaid, Medicare, ACA, and affordable housing, these Americans are facing insurmountable hurdles. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became a civil rights law in 1990. It prohibits Mountain discrimination against on Meditation the 57 million disabled By Marguerite te Jill Dye Americans at work, in schools, transportation, and all public and private places open to the general public. Now, “Progress made by the ADA is under attack by Congress,” said Rep. James Langevin (D-R.I.), the first quadriplegic congressman. HR 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act, is on the Senate fast track. Twenty-five ADA documents and protections that clarify how to achieve rights for the disabled are about to be eliminated, undermining accessibility to businesses and adding legal barriers. There’s a huge problem with accessibility in the nation, Vermont, and the Rutland area. I met an amazing woman at the Families Belong Together demonstration in Rutland’s Main Street Park. She was sitting in a wheelchair beside the demonstration’s organizer. She was so positive, passionate, and intelligent that our conversation fully absorbed my attention. She was there to protest the cruelty and stand in solidarity with the suffering families, but the woman, named Ren, couldn’t stand. A few moments later I noticed her neatly pressed jeans, folded and flattened above the knees, where her legs and feet used to be. Ren told me how challenging it was to attend the protest due to damaged sidewalks and the lack of ramps. Often, she’s forced to ride in the street and risk being run over or hit. Ren, an antiques appraiser until six months ago, shared her story. It began with “the flu” and a fever of 105. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, hospital tests showed no improvement. She was transferred to Burlington where they said she’d die if her infected legs weren’t amputated. On Christmas Day, Ren lost both legs. Following five surgeries due to infection, she pushed herself through
THE BIGGEST ISSUE IS THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RUTLAND WHERE WAITING LISTS FOR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING ARE OVER TWO TO FOUR YEARS LONG. physical therapy and rehabilitation. Ren reached each goal in record time to become completely independent. After just six months, her recovery equals 12-18 months, but instead of being rewarded, she was placed where she doesn’t belong — in the only available bed in Vermont in a minimum-level assisted living facility. When Ren arrived, the head nurse said, “You definitely don’t belong in this place. I’ll find you a more appropriate home.” But the nurse quit her job and never returned. The ombudsman appeared and offered to help. Ren listed her problems, then the ombudsman left, and never followed up on her challenges. “The system is broken,” Ren said. Much of the building is wheelchair accessible, but not disabled-accessible from a wheelchair. The only doors without stairs aren’t automated and bang her as she enters or exits. The wheelchair catches the bed when she turns. Ren can’t sleep in the bed, but in the chair, which she drags away from the wall, then lifts herself up and reclines to sleep. The bathroom adjacent to her room isn’t wheelchair accessible. The dining room restroom down the hall is shared with 80 residents. She showers each day, unassisted, in the 2nd or 3rd floor shared bath, then, wrapped in a towel, returns to dress in her room. (Residents shower once a week with staff assistance.) She can’t reach the closet, the mirror’s too high; she does her own laundry and helps others too. They assume she’s a staff member. She Mountain Meditation, page 29
The Mountain Times • July 18-24, 2018
Stinkin’ Jim
By Susie Spikol
I have always admired turtles and their armored ways, how they bask in the sun and retreat when the world is too much. Last summer, through the perseverance of a 9-year-old
boy, I found myself holding a small, golf-ball-sized turtle. It had a pointed snout that had two white lines stretching above and below its eye and an olive-brown carapace with a garden of algae growing on it. Evan had captured this treasure from a local pond. We were using dip nets and strainers and our trays were already filled with dragonfly nymphs, aquatic snails, log cabin caddisfly larvae, and diving beetles. Intent on catching the silver-scaled minnows
that schooled around our feet, Evan stalked the edge. He was like a great blue heron, his net like a bill, poised high and ready for a quick jab into the water. He caught two minnows and then made this lucky scoop, pulling up the small brown turtle. Our trays were forgotten as everyone crowded around. I held the petite turtle by the shell so my 20 students could see it. It was feisty, waving its head back and forth, its mouth trying to clasp on my fingers. That’s when it happened. A waft of noxious odor filled our tight circle. Scrunched faces looked around accusingly. “Who’s got the bad gas?” asked one girl, among a rising tide of ewwws. “The turtle” I answered, delighting in their reaction. The diminutive eastern musk turtle, Sternotherus odoratus, secretes a small but powerfully odorific yellow liquid that has earned it several nicknames, including “stinkpot” and “stinking Jim.” The kids pronounced it to be like really bad armpit odor.
As a connoisseur of strong nature smells, I prefer to describe it as musky. The scent glands, which are located near its front legs where the plastron and carapace join, are scientifically known as Rathke’s glands, and are not unique to this little stinker. Other turtles have them too, including snapping turtles and some sea turtles: hawksbill, ridley, and green turtles. Nor are they unique to turtles; these same glands enable the garter snake to musk you when you pick it up. In 1977, Dr. Thomas Eisner and his colleagues from Cornell University determined that stink of the stinkpot comes from phenylacetic and 3-phenylpropionic acids, notorious in the chemical world for their offensive odors. The odor is detectable in water, on land, and in the air. Eisner’s study proved that these phenylalkanoic acids are indeed deterrents to some predators. However, musk turtles are capable of releasing only a few milligrams of its smelly super power. Compared to a skunk which can produce a virtual bomb of odor, its foul mist traveling up to 20 feet away and carrying for a mile or more, the eastern musk turtle’s odor defense is like a water gun with a leak. According to Sean Sterrett, a wildlife ecologist and a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the eastern musk turtle stench is a smoke screen or, in this case, a stink screen. It’s an aposematic signal, as opposed to an actual weapon. An aposematic signal is a way animals warn predators of The Outside Story, page 35
Old fashioned prescription bottles Living in a home that was purchased by your parents in 1944 can produce some interesting “finds” over the years. I am still finding things left behind by my father who passed away over 50 years ago. True to his profession, I am discovering glass medicine bottles that most likely are from the 1920s to the 1950s. My father, Jim Whalen, was a pharmacist whose career began in the 1920s. Back then you didn’t have to attend college to get a pharmacy degree. He was in the Medical Department of the Army and that experience, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, plus studying on his own, gave him the knowledge to pass the board exam and become a registered pharmacist. I remember seeing his certificate hanging on the walls of the various pharmacies where he worked during his
career. I wish I had asked him some questions about the way he achieved that status. But like most young people an interest in family history comes with age and maturity. Unfortunately, my father died when I was 20 and my mother when I was 34 so I missed the opportunity to learn many things I would like to know about both sides of my family. Upon his discharge from the service my dad spent a few years working for Liggett Drug before opening his own business called “Whalen’s Drug Store”. It was located on the corner of South Main Street and Terrill Street in what Looking Back, page 31
Move beyond the familiar At a recent high school commencement ceremony, Yale University President Richard C. Levin offered valuable advice to college-bound
MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN students on how to benefit the most from the experiences lying ahead. His message was not only directly relevant to the graduating seniors, but virtually for everyone else – even those who graduated from college
decades ago. His message was about lifelong learning and growth. Levin urged the students to stretch themselves with their subject choices and sample widely. He encouraged them to take some courses in fields that are entirely outside the range of their past experiences. He said by studying philosophy, for example, one learns to reason more vigorously and discern more readily what constitutes a logically consistent argument and what does not. Study texts which wrestle directly with the deepest questions of how one should live. Professors of literature, music, and art history teach students how
to read, listen, and see more closely. Whether the students major in these subjects or not, their appreciation of what is true and beautiful may be forever enriched. Years ago, Levin taught economics at Yale College. He always began by telling students the course would change their lives. Why? Because economics opens an entirely new and different way of understanding of how the world works. Economics will not prescribe how society must organize or distribute the fruits of human labor, but it will provide a new way to think about these perpetually important questions. Similarly, each of the other social Money Matters, page 31
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continued from page 28 doesn’t have a case manager. “The system is broken,” she said. Since eating in the dining has only added more sadness, to keep her “toes out of the pity pool,” she ventures downtown to distract herself, in search of intelligent conversation. Ren didn’t know she could ride the bus due to their wheelchair lifts. When she fetched the bus schedule, she was thrilled she could catch the bus to visit Middlebury. I accompanied Ren on a Rutland wheelchair adventure along rough sidewalks and pitted streets. We passed houses near an industrial area where a woman recently beat her on the face “for stealing her tree,” before assaulting an officer, who said, “She’s a frequent flyer.” Ren didn’t want to add to the 80 percent of America’s inmates with mental illness so she didn’t press charges. The system is broken,” she said.
Ren needs a wheelchair-accessible apartment with no meals or assistance. Her historic home in a Vermont town is completely inaccessible, so she’s signed up on lists for independent senior housing, like The Maples in Rutland and others closer to her daughter in the Catskills. The biggest issue is the lack of affordable housing in Rutland where waiting lists for subsidized housing are over two to four years long. Across the nation, affordable accessible housing is “unavailable”—it’s been rented or doesn’t exist. “The system is broken,” she said.Every day is a challenge for people with disabilities, even under the best of circumstances. Ren’s strength and positive attitude will help her rise above many unimaginable obstacles. Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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On foot or horseback: Vermont 100 Race marks 30 years Next weekend over 350 highly trained endurance runners from all over the United States and a few foreign countries will compete to complete the very challenging and scenic 100 mile course in our area. One hundred runners will attempt the 100 km course and about 100 horses and their riders, from around the U.S. and world, will race either the 100, 75 or 50 mile courses set for them. These are very tightly organized races. Race maps are not published and racers may not pre-run the course. In general, the course takes in 68 miles of dirt roads, 30 miles of bridle trails, two covered bridges and 30 pieces of private property by permission, through West Windsor, Hartland, Taftsville, Pomfret, Woodstock, South Woodstock, Reading, and Cavendish. As the last race in the United States where horses On foot 100-mile run: Saturday, July 21 at 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday morning, July 22 100 km: Sunday, 9 a.m. with finish line closing at 5 a.m. on Sunday. Horseback, from Silver Hill Meadow 100-mile ride: Saturday, leave at 5 a.m.; trail closes at 5 a.m. on Sunday 75-mile ride: Saturday, leave at 9:15 a.m.; trail closes at 3:15 a.m. on Sunday 50-mile ride: Saturday, leave at 2 p.m.; trail closes at 2 a.m. early Sunday morning.
and runners compete on the same course simultaneously, this race is unique and in demand. The run races typically sell out in minutes. The race proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, a non-profit located in Killington, that allows individuals to challenge themselves through sports. The Vermont 100 has become one of largest fundraisers for Vermont Adaptive, contributing nearly $200,000 this year to the organization. Both Vermont Adaptive and The Vermont 100 were founded by West Windsor resident Laura Farrell, who is still involved, marking trail and volunteering on the race committee. In order to put on a race of this size, the race committee appealed to almost 60 area landowners for use of their properties for race weekend only. Permission to use their land and enjoy their Vermont views is one of the reasons so many riders and runners return year after year to this race. The race committee and volunteers work for months performing trail maintenance and upgrades, keeping the area trail systems in top condition. The horses and riders have mandatory hold areas where the horses are monitored by veterinarians. Many of the area landowners put out water and sponges for the horses in between their designated crew stations. And the “human” aid stations gladly provided food and water to the riders, too. The race website, vermont100.com, tells you everything you need to know as a contestant, including a printable, shareable Runner Handbook.
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continued from page 28 many local people of today refer to as “The Lindholm Block”. After about 10 years he decided to close his drug store and work in an established pharmacy downtown. Fast-forward into the 1970s when I was in my 30s. An older coworker told me that she used to go over to his drug store after band concerts for ice cream. I had been told that the store didn’t have a soda fountain like you would find in many drug stores from that era. So the ice cream must have been in a cooler. Back in those days, drug stores were not open on Sunday evenings so my father apparently opened up just for the band concerts. It was fun to hear about my dad’s store from someone who had been an actual customer. My own connection to my father’s pharmacy days has occurred at various times over the years as I work in my garden. I’m sure that seems like a strange connection. But here’s the story! Back in the 40s and 50s many people burned thrash in a barrel on their property. Things that couldn’t be burned were buried. I vaguely remember a metal barrel right in the area where I now grow raspberries and potatoes. When I dig I often find glass prescription bottles. My father must have buried them near where he burned trash. The bottles are varying sizes and most of them are brown in color – probably to keep the light from the bottle’s contents. Since my husband and I moved into
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my family home in 1980 I have unearthed about a dozen bottles. It had been a few years since I found a bottle and thought I had reached the end. But lo’ and behold this year as I was planting potatoes I dug up a clear bottle – the largest of my “collection”! I did some research and learned that medicine, such as tinctures and elixirs, came in glass bottles. I have wondered why I am not finding caps, just the bottles themselves. Apparently, many of the bottles had corks. Either my father took them off the bottles to burn or they have disintegrated over the last 50 years. It’s fun to guess what if anything was in the bottles. I don’t remember them being used medicinally in our house so why there are so many of them will remain a mystery! I love that this connection to my father continues to surface and keeps me guessing as to when the last glass bottle will be dug up. As an added note of interest, I was also connected to a friend’s aunt through a glass pharmacy bottle. Someone knew I had a collection so she gave me a pharmacy bottle she had found at a yard sale. The label was still on it and I was surprised to see the name of a close friend’s deceased aunt who happened to be a friend of my mother. Talk about a small world!
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continued from page 28 sciences – psychology, political science, anthropology, sociology, and linguistics – will provide a different perspective on human experience in society. Levin’s suggestion that students stretch themselves is not limited to the classroom; it applies to extracurricular activities and even to the friends they choose. A dazzling array of extracurricular opportunities will open and one of them may turn into an enduring passion. The students were encouraged to seek out friends with different histories and interests – to learn the most from the people least like themselves. If the friends chosen in college
come exclusively from the same kind of background as the students’, half the value of a college education will have been forfeited. Levin’s astute advice may result in a paradigm shift for both students and parents. It may cause one to look at things differently when a preferred roommate or courses do not come about. “Today, because the world is so highly interconnected and interdependent, you will have the added responsibility of acting as global citizens,” said Levin. “Your generation, more than any other that has gone before, will need deep knowledge of an intimate engagement with
cultures and societies very different from your own. “You should seriously consider taking advantage of one of the many programs your college will offer to work or study abroad. Such an experience will stretch you in just the way I am recommending more generally: It will force
you to see yourself from a different perspective, and to see others free from preconceptions,” he added. Try at least one activity that is brand new. Move beyond the familiar and make the most of life. Kevin Theissen is principal of Skygate Financial Group in Ludlow,Vt.
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The Mountain Times • July 18-24, 2018
By Lani Duke
Oddo returned to prison
Wayne Oddo, 54, a Poultney resident arrested in March 2017 when the body of a woman who had died of an overdose was discovered hidden in a shed on his wooded property, is back in federal prison for violating the conditions of his release to receive heel surgery at a Burlington hospital. He was released for surgery one year ago while awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to making his house available to a heroin and crack cocaine ring, which he did in exchange for heroin. Sentencing is scheduled for August. A second body was later found at his property. Although both deaths were
determined to be directly or indirectly resulting from drug overdoses, Oddo was not charged with either death. The initial charges were for felony possession of firearms while being an unlawful user of controlled substances. An additional charge was conspiracy with others to traffic in drugs. He first pled not guilty and later agreed to a plea deal. Magistrate Judge John M. Conroy also ordered Oddo to complete a 21-day inpatient treatment program at Valley Vista drug treatment center in Bradford, followed by residency at Phoenix House, a 3- to 24-month site for developing sober living skills in men. Oddo “made progress” while he was out of prison, Assistant Public Defender Barclay Johnson told the Rutland Herald. He intends to develop a plan for Oddo’s release.
Hubbardton town plan wins statewide award The Vermont Planners’ Association recently named Hubbardton’s plan its Plan of the Year. Written by the Hubbardton Planning Commission with technical assistance from the Rutland Regional Planning Commission and funded through the state’s Municipal Planning Grant program, the plan “exemplifies a visionary approach and expands the envelope of planning,” according to the award parameters. The plan is more than a plan. It looks like a magazine, “written to be digestible and understandable,” RRPC planer Elysa Smigielski said in a RRPC press release. The town’s planners went door to door promoting the forum to engage the town in the process. More than 90 souls of an estimated 683 population attended, contributing themes that became the basis of the plan’s action items. RRPC Executive Director Ed Bove described the plan as a “trailblazer,” collaboratively built by a town committee, citizens, and regional resource (RRPC). The new plan is shorter than any of its predecessors, stripped of boilerplate language, and written to reflect the character of the town itself.
Teacher’s body retrieved State police recovered the body of Thomas Flood, 61, at a depth of 50 feet on the west side of Lake St. Catherine, July 6. Flood had not been wearing a flotation device when he slipped while trying to step from his boat to a floating inner tube about 24 hours earlier. The retired English teacher and his wife, of
Schenectady, N.Y., were vacationing at a family camp. “Choppy water and wind prevented him from swimming to safety and his wife was unable to help him,” reported the Daily Gazette of Schenectady. New York first responders assisted the Vermont state police and the
Poultney and Wells fire departments at the scene. Nearly every seat in the 1,300-seat Niskayuna High School auditorium was filled for the memorial service. Flood had taught at the high school for 30 years, retiring in 2014. The family is planning a scholarship or memorial award in his name.
‘To be continued’ in Pawlet
It’s a crucial time for self-governance in Pawlet. Zoning Administrator Eric Mach retired at the end of June, a time when the town is struggling with land use issues. No one had applied for the position at the time of the July 3 Select Board meeting, according to the board’s draft minutes. Mach continues to stand in as interim administrator until his successor is hired. That may not be such a bad thing, as Mach’s experience is being put to the test in an application before the Development Review Board (DRB). Many residents have expressed concern in regard to the installation of a tactical shooting range by Slate Ridge, which describes itself on its website as an “educational consultant.” This particular consultant specializes in personal self-defense and survivalist-type training, according to its website. The private range would be located on 31 acres at the
junction of Briar Hill and Warren Switch roads in West Pawlet. Fifty-six residents signed in at the April 26 DRB meeting, along with Mach, zoning board members and planning commission members. the town attorney and attorney for the applicant, Daniel Banyai. Banyai’s project has been held up because he cannot get the required rightof-way width on an easement into the property without a variance, a waiver, or determination of non-conforming use. In the meantime, Mach discovered the existence of an “un-permitted classroom building and shooting range,” according to the minutes of the meeting. Banyai and an associate had originally represented the project as a “school.” In an open deliberative session the DRB determined the evidence showed the lot is a “pre-existing non-conforming lot.” The case is being filed with the Environmental Court.
CU president visits Select Board after 10 employees laid off Castleton University President Karen Scolforo introduced herself to the Castleton Select Board at its June 25 meeting. She said she sees the school and the town working together and discussed recent personnel shrinkage at Castleton. The university offered optional early retirement with a financial incentive for interested employees. Seventeen employees accepted the option; 10 more were laid off. Last year’s enrollment was 1,758; this year, just under 2,000. An arrangement with State University of New York (SUNY) has increased Castleton’s
out-of-state enrollment. The college’s accreditation organization has allowed the school to offer programs fully online, another feature that will increase nationwide enrollment. Castleton U. CEO Linda Jakubowski also attended the meeting. She intends to act as liaison between the university and the town, and will attend one Select Board meeting each month to keep communication open. The Castleton Select Board meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Golf charity keeps wheels turning The 14th annual Castleton Community Center golf outing honors Jeff Larson, a member of the center’s board of directors for 16 years and part of the fund-raising event since its inception. The general manager of Gilmore Home Center and supporter of numerous community betterment efforts, Larson died unexpectedly in December.
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Between two eclipses continued from page 27 was his capacity to raise the dead. In aspect to Juno this opposition indicates that if we take hold of our primary issues, and wake up to the idea that conscious equal partnership means, “I want for you what you want for yourself” and “You want for me what I want for myself” we can resurrect this connection, learn more about love, and continue as a couple in a more conscious way. There are many other aspects in play right now. We are also at the half-way point between two eclipses. I am a good astrologer, but I am not enlightened enough to see what the bigger picture is all about right now. As much as I study and try to make sense of things, what I have yet to see about myself limits my understanding. Watching and waiting, I keep working on myself, with the hope that it will bring me closer to the source and open the space for me to use what I know to help others. Let me leave you with that, and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
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By Lani Duke
Two new concentrations in CSJ Health Science Division The College of St. Joseph announced two new majors for the Bachelor of Science degree for the fall semester: pre-med and pre-athletic training. Pre-med prepares undergrads for medical school, with a curriculum of fundamentals covering biological sciences, calculus, organic chemistry, and physics. The four-year pre-athletic training track prepares students for athletic training or similar, allied health field graduate studies. The internship in athletic training requires a minimum 50 hours of hands-on clinical experience, supervised by a certified athletic trainer. Interns may be placed in local high schools and colleges. CSJ’s flexible schedules provide for athletes to major in health science and not miss out on class when they travel for games.
RRMC foresees reorganization Rutland Regional Medical Center officials are working on an organizational change, president and CEO Claudio Fort told a Project Vision meeting July 12. It will become an accountable care center (ACO), partnering with area primary care clinics, Vermont Mental Health, and the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Southwest Region, the Rutland Herald reported. An ACO strives to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital. The change brings a change in payment arrangements, Fort said.
Instead of “fee for service” payments, providers receive a lump sum payment. Once RRMC is transitioned to an ACO, it won’t be handicapping itself economically if people do go to the hospital. Safeguards would prevent care rationing, he said, including alternative hospitals and primary care clinics in the vicinity. Although the Green Mountain Care Board watches over Vermont hospital budgets, RRMC could make the switch to ACO without the board’s approval, Fort commented.
‘Real Rutland’ gets reconsideration Interest in Vermont’s Stay to Stay program seems to be growing, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Cohen commented during a meeting of Rutland City’s Marketing Committee. It provides people exploring a move to Vermont with a three-night lodging package and networking opportunities. After a rushed beginning in April that yielded only one participating
family, 35 are signed up for August, she said. A program offering economic incentives for remote workers to relocate to Vermont will launch in January, but details are scarce, Cohen said during the July 9 meeting. In the meantime, participants expressed interest in how the marketing campaign can be retooled to have a more positive outlook and emphasize individual unique-
ness for both people and the towns in the marketing area. Marketing should focus on expanding Rutland area marketing beyond the metro area of New York, New Jersey and Boston, Alderman Matt Whitcomb said. Rutland might appeal more with upper Midwest residents. The campaign hopes to convince people who grew up in the local area to return.
Stafford students bring home gold Congratulations to Stafford Tech students Noah Logan and John Urbani for winning a gold medal at the SkillsUSA national championship in Louisville, Ky. Winning state champion victories in March, they qualified to compete at the annual competition in 102 categories at both high school and college levels. Logan and Urbani competed against 30 other teams in a four-day contest. More than just tinkering, they received scores on how well they
evaluated other teams’ work, identified processes, and improved them to make the product more efficient. Next, they were to design and file a prosthetic thumb that operated with a joystick, for a Navy veteran using 3D tech. Contestants received points for efficient process, using less time and materials. Learning to use less material, thereby saving money, is good preparation for working in industry, Logan told the Rutland Herald.
Sculpture to add to Rutland’s story The fifth sculpture in the downtown history series commemorates Rutland native Andrea Mead Lawrence, the only American skier to win two Olympic gold medals in one year (1959), at age 19. Andrea Mead literally grew up on skis, as her parents, Janet and Brad Mead, opened Pico in 1937, three years before she was born. Brooklyn-based Steve Shaheen will lead the team to create the sculpture in Danby White marble at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Rutland Region, page 35
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Rutland area medical community awards scholarship funds RUTLAND—The Rutland area medical community recently awarded six $1,000 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in healthcare. The scholarship program has been made possible through the generosity of Rutland area physicians, retired physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. 2018 Rutland Area Medical Community Scholarship recipients include Jay McCoy of Manchester Center (Burr & Burton Academy); Maddison McGuiness of West Rutland (West Rutland High School); and Artur Smiechowski of Rutland (Rutland High School); RRMC Registered Nurses Jolana Williams of Proctorsville and Alyssa Williams of North Clarendon; and LPN primary nurse, Charlene Parker of Whitehall, N.Y., who is employed by the Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region (CHCRR). In this, its second year, the scholarship program attracted a wide variety of qualified candidates across the region. “The pool of applicants was outstanding once again this year and brought a great deal of pride for our community to every member on the review committee. With 49 appli-
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continued from page 28 their dangerous nature – think of the black and yellow of a wasp, or the rattle of a rattlesnake’s tail. The musk turtle is banking on predators associating the bit of bad smell with danger. The fact that the musk turtle’s aposematic signal is an odor as opposed to a something visual makes sense for an aquatic nocturnal reptile. The chemical nature of the odor works in water, and provides a non-visual warning signal to predators at night. According to Sean Sterrett, the musk is not just defensive. Recent research suggests that the musk might be a chemosensory cue for courtship and reproduction. Clearly, there is much more to learn about the eastern musk turtle, and perhaps in the little circle of students who stood on the edge of Norway Pond, transfixed by their own little stinkpot, there might be the makings of new turtle researcher. To me, as their teacher, that would be the sweet smell of success. Susie Spikol is the community program director for the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, New Hampshire. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine: northernwoodlands. org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.
cants, the ability to award only five scholarships was very difficult,” said Dr. Stanley Shapiro, chair of the scholarship committee. “Many members of the review committee donated additional funds to make a sixth award possible
“THERE ARE MANY WORTHY INDIVIDUALS IN OUR REGION WHO STRUGGLE WITH THE COST OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION,” SAID CLAUDIO FORT, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. this year. It has been a very meaningful process for all who have been involved.” The members of the Rutland Area Medical Community Scholarship Committee are: Stanley Shapiro, M.D.; Fred Bagley, M.D.; Mary Beerworth, M.D.; Brad Berryhill, M.D.;
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Laura Cohen, N.P.; James Cromie, M.D.; Vic Pisanelli, M.D.; Julie Poulin, M.D.; Heather Smith, M.D.; Bethany Stack, P.A.; and Matt Zmurko, M.D. Dr. Dan Mitchell, M.D., will be joining the committee this fall. The medical community is committed to raising $150,000 over three years, with a plan to award five $1,000 scholarships annually to candidates who meet the scholarship criteria. Eligible candidates include high school seniors, local college students or Rutland area medical community employees who are working toward furthering their goal of a career in healthcare. “There are many worthy individuals in our region who struggle with the cost of post-secondary education,” said Claudio Fort, president and CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center. “It is gratifying that our local medical community has worked closely together to help create these opportunities that allow them pursue their goals.” For more information about the Rutland Area Medical Community Scholarship, please visit rrmc.org/ways-togive/fundraising.
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Strongs Avenue structure burns Investigators are looking into the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed the two-story woodframe house at 90 Strongs Ave. early in the morning of June 10. Deputy Chief William Lovett said that half the vacant house was on fire when the police department arrived at 2:28 a.m., only two minutes after the call was reported. The roof began to collapse
soon after the fire department arrived. More than 30 firefighters responded, including a crew from Rutland Town, Lovett told the Rutland Herald. They swung into action assuring adjacent properties were protected and that neighbors were safe. Real estate website Zillow had listed the 3,920-sq.ft. property as not for sale, with an estimated value of $70,535.
New school superintendent promises bright future California native Adam Taylor praised the progress his predecessor Mary Moran brought to Rutland Public Schools in the past 18 years in a July 10 interview. As an African-American, Taylor brings diversity reflecting that of the student body, he told the Rutland Herald July 10. His background includes a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s in educa-
tion, employment as a dropout prevention specialist, and seven years of classroom experience in grades three through five before entering school administration. Taylor became administrator for a half district covering more than 30 schools and approximately 17,000 students. Although Rutland is relatively small, it shares the same challenges that large urban centers
do: drug abuse, poverty, and alienation. Taylor is working at being readily accessible to Rutland’s populace, meeting with business and civic leaders, and individuals on the street. He intends to develop “worldclass” education for Rutland’s students, with vibrant, productive schools that are an asset, bringing new residents to the community.
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