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Divas of Dirt return, Friday

KILLINGTON—Divas of Dirt, an initiative led by pro down hill and endro racer Amy Alton and the Killington Bike Park to foster a community of passionate female mountain bikers, is returning to Killington Resort July 13 with bi-weekly Friday night rides from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

“I continue to be astounded by Killington’s passionate community of women mountain bikers and am delighted to be partnering again with Killington Resort in support of the Divas of Dirt,” said Alton. “Our community values a personal riding experience that supports and encourages one another. The Divas of Dirt hosted women from across the region as well as

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE ROCKS RUTLAND Center Street is a buzz with music and street vendors this Friday featuring the band 8084 in the Pit. Pages 15A

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The American Junior Golf Association Championship returned to Killington for the ninth year July 2-5. The tournament drew 140 young golfers to Green Mountain National.

Divas, page 14A

Teen golfers take on AJGA challenge, heat

By Katy Savage

IT’S COOLER IN THE MOUNTAINS This annual music festival at Killington Resort kicks off with HIRIE Saturday.

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KILLINGTON—More than 140 golfers, ages 12-19, braved the heat wave for the American Junior Golf Association championship at Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC), July 2-5.

The championship brings the best junior golfers in the world to Killington once a year. Players and their families came from places like California, Texas and Florida and from as far away as China.

For Logan Broyles, 17, of Mendon, it was a “home game.” Broyles lives about 10 minutes from GMNGC. He was one of three Vermonters in the championship tournament, though none of them made the cut to move on to the final round.

Aidan Melville, 17, of Fayston, and Broyles both finished with a 13-over-par 155. Michael Walsh, 16, of Shelburne, withdrew from the tournament due to an inflamed back.

“That’s just golf,” said Broyles. “Sometimes you play well and sometimes I feel like I’m confused out there and I don’t know what I’m doing.”

Broyles was coming back from a wrist injury that forced him to withdraw from the AJGA championship last year. Tendonitis impacted his game all of last summer. Though he didn’t do as well as he hoped at the AJGA championship this year, Broyles was already looking to his next tournament – the Vermont Amateur championship in Waterbury, July 10-12.

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Former high school teacher dies in lake

Staff report

POULTNEY—A former high school teacher, known for cracking jokes and caring for his students far beyond school, died in a boating accident on Lake St. Catherine last week.

State police pronounced Thomas Flood, 61, of Schenectady, N.Y., drowned after police discovered his body around 3:20 p.m. Friday, July 6 in about 50 feet of water after he fell from the boat Thursday afternoon, July 5.

Police said Flood slipped and fell in the water while trying to maneuver it. The boat he was riding in with his wife drifted away in choppy and windy conditions.

Flood’s wife was unable to find him later and Flood was unable to swim back to the vessel.

Police said Flood was not wearing a flotation device.

The Floods were staying at a family camp on the lake for Independence Day. Flood was a high school English teacher Thomas Flood, page 3A

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A participant in the Divas of Dirt program at Killington Resort’s Bike Park catches some air on a Friday night ride.

Bear enters Northstar Lodge

By Polly Lynn Mikula

KILLINGTON—Tuesday afternoon, July 10, was unusually exciting at the Northstar Lodge in Killington. Becky Piteau is used to welcoming new guests to the lodge, but never did she expect to see a black bear wander through the front doors. But that’s exactly what happened at 2:30 p.m.

“We had the doors open because it was hot in here and the bear just walked in,” she explained, calling the event exciting. She said the bear sat down in the lobby for a few moments before wandering down a hallway, then came back to the lobby and left the same way it came in.

Owner Dean Romano confirmed the account, adding, “I’ve had chipmunks wander in and through my office when we leave the door open, but that’s about it.”

Romano posted photos and a video of the incident on Facebook. In the video, the bear looks on the smaller side. It captures it wandering back down the hallway to the lobby. The bear walks like a casual visitor, aware and sure-footed but not seeming alarmed by the new setting, though it does get a bit startled at the end and picks up its gait.

“It was oblivious to me and anyone else,” Romano recounted. “It didn’t seem to care that we were there.”

Romano said they’ve had a bear reach over the pool yard fence to get the trash, but noted that those sorts of bear complaints are fairly common. “It’s Vermont, after all!”

This, however, was different.

“This was quite brazen and it is an obvious safety concern,” said Romano, who called Abigail Serra, the local game warden, and then 9-1-1 when she wasn’t available. Officer Hoffman from Killington Police responded to that call, but the bear had left by then, he said.

Serra requested a copy of the video and will follow up on the incident when she’s back in town, Romano said. See a photo on mountaintimes.info.

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Vail Resorts, now the largest global operator of ski Fabrizio confirmed that Vail Resorts “will continue to resorts, had its genesis in the vision of 10th Mountain honor previously sold 2018-19 season pass products for Division veterans who founded Vail Mountain in Colorado Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte and Stevens Pass. with a dream to create “a world-class ski resort.”

We also look forward to integrating all four resorts into Similarly, Perry Merrill, a Vermont state forester, had a our Epic season pass and other season pass products for vision for Okemo to become a “major New England Ski the 2018-19 winter season. Should anyone who pre-purground.” Although his plans lay dormant for 20 years, his chased Okemo season passes want to convert to an Epic, dream for a year-round resort saw fruition with Tim and they’ll either be charged the balance or refunded the difDiane Mueller’s very successful operation of Okemo as its ference depending on the product price difference. More second owner/operator. information on process for exchanging pass products to Recognizing that success, Vail Resorts will further diver- be announced after closure of the acquisitions.” sify its holdings with the acquisition of Okemo — its secIn the beginning ond addition of a Vermont resort in two years — and the New Englander Pete Seibert (1924-2002) fell in love with Muellers’ other two Triple Peaks resorts of Mount Sunapee, skiing at age 7 after he discovered skis in his parents’ barn.

N.H., and Crested Butte, Colo.

He became a ski racer and, as this country entered World Why Okemo and what’s in store War II, he served in the 10th Mountain Division ski troops.

Responding to a question of “Why Okemo,” Vice So seriously wounded he was told he’d never ski again, he President of Corporate Communications Carol Fabrizio rigged up braces, competed, and made the U.S. Alpine Ski told the Mountain Times, “Vail Resorts selects each of the Team in 1950. He worked as a ski patroller and an instrucresorts we acquire very carefully in order to meet our strator at Aspen, graduated from a famous hotel management tegic objectives. The addition of Okemo’s family-oriented school in Switzerland, managed Loveland Basin, and programs will offer our guests an entirely new and distinc- helped build trails at Aspen Highlands — all experiences tive experience, particularly in New England.” that strengthened his dream to develop “a world-class ski Asked about plans for this latest round of acquisitions, area.”

Fabrizio said, “After closing of the Triple Peaks and Stevens In March 1957, his friend Earl Eaton led him to “the perPass transactions, which are separate from one another, fect place,” an unnamed mountain that was “love at first Vail Resorts plans to invest $35 million over the next two site,” Seibert wrote in his book, “Vail: Triumph of a Dream.” years across Okemo, Mt. The deep snow, scenery, Sunapee, Crested Butte and and back bowls sold them IN THE FIRST 10 YEARS OF Stevens Pass to continue on developing what would PIONEERING, SEIBERT HAD to elevate the guest expebecome Vail Mountain rience. Upon closing over (named after Vail Pass at the ACCOMPLISHED THE “WORLD-CLASS the next couple months, eastern end of the valley).

SKI RESORT” OF HIS DREAMS. subject to regulatory review, They struggled to raise we plan to review and learn the $1.6 million the U.S. more about the specific operations at each resort, listen Forest Service required to grant them a special use permit to key stakeholders, and determine what will provide the for 6,740 mountain acres. With investor funds and loans, greatest benefit to our guests. As with all of our mountain a permit was issued in March 1962, and Vail Associates resorts, Vail Resorts’ goal will be to continue to provide the opened Vail Mountain and a small village (grown from ‘Experience of a Lifetime’ to skiers and snowboarders at scratch) on Dec. 15, 1962.

Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte and Stevens Pass.

Seibert noted that Vail quickly grew and became very “Regarding staffing, Vail Resorts is committed to mansuccessful, attracting the families he had hoped for and aging and operating the resort locally with critical leaderinternational skiers who not only visited but also settled in ship and operational functions residing at the resort. We the town to operate businesses. will be retaining the vast majority of the resort’s year-round In the first 10 years of pioneering, Seibert had accomstaff and will be working with resort leadership team in the plished the “world-class ski resort” of his dreams. coming months to set the right long-term structure for the Interestingly, he credited some of that success to organization.

Colorado passing a 1963 law that allowed condominium Addressing possible anti-trust issues, Fabrizio said, ownership, which in turn fueled Vail’s real estate develop“The ski resort industry is highly competitive in Colorado, ment and mountain expansion. throughout North America, and beyond, offering skiers Bumps in the road The next decade brought Long Trail Brewing presents more growth and the purchase of — and plans for — 2,200 acres at nearby Beaver Creek, which Seibert had hoped to develop for the 1976 Winter Olympics. However, Colorado voters nixed the hosting of the Olympics, and tragedy struck when two gondola cars fell to the ground in March 1976, Free Outdoor Concert Series killing four skiers.

Grab a lawn chair and join us Saturdays through September 1st from With his board fearing 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar in the K-1 Base Area. $50 million in lawsuits, Vail Associates sold to Harry Bass for $13 million. (The lawsuits were settled for $12 million, most covered by insurance.) The Goliad Oil magnate fired Seibert due to a personality clash.

The Bass family, not seeing their expected return on investment, fired Harry Bass and sold Vail Associates to Gillett Holdings (1985).

Millionaire businessman George Gillett further grew Vail with the opening of China Bowl and expanded Beaver Creek (1980 debut), which hosted the World Ski Championships in 1989.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

Community rallies for local family

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RUTLAND—The community has rallied to raise close to $200,000 for a local family injured after their boat exploded in the Bahamas.

The Schaffer family, including Stefanie, 22, her sister Brooke, 13, their mother Stacey and stepfather Paul Bender, were on a wildlife excursion with 10 U.S. tourists and two tour guides when their boat exploded around 9 a.m.

June 30.

Stefanie, a ballet

Gallagher has taught Brooke math for the past two years and will teach her again next year, as Brooke enters eighth grade.

“She’s athletic and fun to be around, and the best part is that she is humble and kind to her peers,” said Gallagher.

Brooke was selected by faculty this past spring to be the grand marshal for the eighth grade graduation.

Gallagher’s husband, Jamie, a humanities

AS OF SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2,300 PEOPLE HAD DONATED $148,000 IN SEVEN DAYS dancer who practiced at the Vermont Center for Dance Education in Rutland, lost both her legs in the accident. As of Sunday, July 8, 2,300 people had donated $148,000 in seven days on gofundme.

It’s impacted the Schaffer’s friends and neighbors as well as strangers.

Some held a bottle drive at Terrill Street in Rutland last week, raising $1,149 for the family.

One neighbor strung red ribbons on her trees in support. “Red is a symbol of strength, determination, courage and hope,” the neighbor wrote on the gofundme page.

Sarah Gallagher, Brooke’s math teacher at Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden, has been following updates while on vacation with her family.

teacher at Barstow, also taught Brooke. He heard about the incident from a school administrative assistant.

While Brooke had bruises from the incident, her mother Stacey broke her right leg, shattered her left ankle and a fractured right wrist with two broken ribs and a contusion on her lungs. Stefanie had two broken arms, a broken wrist, fractured spine and internal injuries to her liver, spleen and kidneys, family members posted on Facebook.

Maleka Jackson, a tourist from Atlanta, died in the accident. The cause of the explosion was still under investigation.

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Thomas Flood: Former teacher drowns continued from page 1A at Niskayuna High School in New York until he retired in 2014.

Susan Rells, his former student from 1996, recently reconnected with him on Facebook.

“We would crack jokes back and forth about movies, baseball, politics, food ... everything. He kept in touch with so many former students,” she said. “He pretended to be gruff and was very sarcastic, but it was obvious he loved teaching and really took pride in our success – not just as English Literature students, but as humans.”

Rells, who now works as a book publisher, said Flood inspired her as he inspired many of his students.

A search by multiple first-response agencies, including divers from two New York teams using sonar, were unsuccessful in locating Flood on Thursday. Police suspended searching for Flood for the day at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5 and resumed at 8 a.m. Friday, July 6, with the Vermont State Police Dive Team.

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The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

Pittsfield youth learn about town businesses

By Katy Savage

Celebrating independence

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PITTSFIELD—As Vermont’s youth flee, the Roger Clark Memorial Library has a new program to get Pittsfield children interested in the area’s businesses.

About 30 students are participating in the All About Pittsfield program. Children take passports to different business owners and ask survey questions such as, “What did you want to be when you grew up?” and “What is your favorite book from childhood?” They also ask what the business does and what education is required.

Children have to take a business card, stamp or sticker from the owner to prove they were there.

Children get extra points if they know how long the business has been open.

“We have a very serious problem in this country and in all small towns in Vermont where we’re going to have labor shortages. I think exposing our youths to the type of businesses that operate can do nothing but help set up a pool of workers,” said Select Board chair Ann Kuendig.

Kuendig’s 3-year-old granddaughter, who has already declared she wants to be an astronaut, plans to participate in the program.

“I see this program doing a lot more than introducing our youngsters to business people,” Keundig said. “I see it as a means of helping our youth figure out what they want to do and exposing them to a business at a very early age.”

All About Pittsfield has been a year in the making.

The program requires children to speak faceto-face with business owners, something Hurd fears is being lost as youth become more attuned to electronic

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Pittfield youth are going business to business with a passport and a survey. devices.

“It’s a chance to be unplugged,” said Erica Hurd, one of the organizers. “They’re more plugged in than ever before and they’re really stressed out because

Pittsfield, including Casa Bella Inn & Restaurant, Clear River Tavern, Deb’s Country Coiffures and Colton Enterprises, Inc. “Anytime you can get youngsters, no matter how young they are,

ABOUT 30 STUDENTS ARE PARTICIPATING... 12 BUSINESSES they aren’t really living life, they’re living an artificial life,” Hurd explained. “That’s a sad trend to see.”

“I was 9 when I announced to my family I was going to be a hairdresser or veterinarian,” she said. Now, Hurd owns a hair salon in Killington.

Hurd’s 9-year-old daughter has said she either wants to be an architect or wants to follow in her mother’s footsteps.

“My daughter has already started to interview me,” said Hurd.

“This could give kids a sense of direction. The business owners could become mentors.”

Twelve businesses in Pittsfield, from restaurants to architects and hair salons, are participating in All About

interested in multiple businesses, I think that’s a great plan,” said Colton Enterprises owner Dan Colton. Colton, who graduated from the University of Vermont, started his own kilndried firewood business in 1983.

Some of the organizers were surprised how many entrepreneurs there were in town.

“We have so many people in Pittsfield that have done something and made a business, a lot of people don’t know about it,” said Coral Hawley, another organizer, whose children, ages 3 and 5, are participating in the program.

Children have until Aug. 26 to fill out the survey in the passport.

They will receive a prize at the Pittsfield Picnic on that date.

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The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

Reflections

By Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon

With the conclusion of the Vermont legislative session, I will be taking a break from the regular updates until after the elections. I hope you have enjoyed the reports via email or in this paper. If elected to a new term, I plan to continue with the regular updates later this fall and next year.

Jim Harrison With the governor allowing the Legislature’s third budget and tax bill to become law just in time for the new fiscal year to begin, the 2018 legislative session (and special session), came to an official close on Friday, June 29.

At times, it seemed a long and detoured course to adjournment, with a number of policy differences between legislative leaders and the governor. January began with quick passage of recreational marijuana left over from last year and the spring saw passage of several new firearm restrictions in the wake of the school threat by Jack Sawyer in Fair Haven. But what put the session into overtime was the standoff on the statewide education property taxes and whether they should increase or not, in a year when state revenues were higher than expected.

Legislative leaders appeared to be willing to articulate their differences with Scott on a number of issues, from a $15 minimum wage to a new payroll tax to fund a family leave benefit. The governor used his veto pen 11 times, tying Howard Dean’s record in 1994. Three of the vetoes were on the budget and tax bills as legislative leaders sought to see just how far they could go on property tax rates. In the end, residential property taxes will remain level for FY 2019, but the nonresidential property tax rate will increase by 4.5 cents per $100.

The special session dragged on for a month (although most weeks included only one or two days of meetings). I am not of fan of prolonged sessions and as such, I forfeited any legislative pay during the overtime session. Next year, if returned to Montpelier by the district voters, I plan to introduce legislation that would only pay lawmakers for the 18 week regular session and not for an extension.

In agreeing to let the final budget & tax bill become law, Scott pointed out some of the many positives the legislation contained, including: • Eliminating the income tax on Social Security for low and middle-income households; • Lowering income tax rates to ensure Vermonters do not see a $30 million Vermont income tax increase due to federal tax changes.

• Keeping average statewide residential education property taxes even with last year; • Dedicating $15 million toward paying down teacher retirement obligations.

• Paying off the $3.9 million debt of Vermont Life magazine (unfortunately, the publication will cease).

• Establishing statewide bargaining for public school employee’s health care contract while reconstituting the board that directs it.

• Establishing a commission to study student/staff ratios in public schools.

• Setting a new default residential property tax formula to be the same as in the prior fiscal year unless the Legislature determines otherwise.

By letting the budget become law without his signature, Scott accepted a 4.5 cent increase in the non-residential property tax rate. This move violates his “no new tax” pledge, and in a statement he laid blame for the increase at the feet of legislative leaders, saying he had no choice but to allow the bill to become law to avert a government shutdown.

Putting forth a different spin, House Speaker Johnson and Senate Leader Ashe issued a joint statement following the tax standoff, where they said, “It’s a relief that the governor is finally willing to accept the significant compromise the Legislature worked hard to put forward….

The governor and Legislature were originally $57 million apart, but the Legislature moved $37 million closer to the governor’s position.”

It remains to be seen how the budget standoff will play out with voters during the election.

Democrats have fielded more candidates for the House than the Republicans with a goal toward winning a supermajority, which could seriously erode the governor’s influence, if re-elected.

All eyes now go to the primary on Aug.14 to see who the candidates will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

You may reach me at JHarrison@leg.state.vt.us or my cell 802-236-3001 or website harrisonforvermont.com.

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Four deaths associated with recent hot spell

By John Young, VTDigger

As temperatures climbed into the that other health factors may have 87 degrees or higher — according to 90s again Monday, the Vermont De- contributed. Her two dogs also were state health department statistics. partment of Health is again warning found dead in the home, which did Deaths during those periods averVermonters to take precautions to not have air conditioning. aged 6.4. Thus far in 2018, Vermont fight the effects of record-high heat.

The death of Mary Myott, 79, of has had eight hot days resulting in Spokesman Ben Truman said Essex Junction the previous day the four deaths. that residents There were no should pay official reports BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND SEPTEMBER 2012, special attenon emergency VERMONT AVERAGED SEVEN HOT DAYS A YEAR — tion to older room visits, adults, children although some DEFINED AS THOSE DURING WHICH TEMPERATURES and those with centers did reREACHED 87 DEGREES OR HIGHER. chronic illnesses port an uptick. to make sure “Over the they have access to cool shelter and also was attributed to hyperthermia past few days, we have had applenty of fluids. Additional inforby the medical examiner, who said proximately 14 people come into mation can be found on the depart- the temperatures in her home had our emergency department with ment’s website. reached 115 degrees. Other health heat-related illnesses,” said Peg The department reported Monissues also may have played a part Bolgioni, spokesperson for Rutland day, July 9, that four deaths have in Myott’s death.

Regional Medical Center. “All were been associated with last week’s The was no additional infortreated and released.” extreme heat. mation available on the other two Last week was one of the hottest Milton police found the body of deaths. on record for Vermont, along with Mary Couture, 57, at her home on Between May 1999 and Septemmany other states and nations the Fourth of July. The state medical ber 2012, Vermont averaged seven around the globe. More than 113 examiner’s office said the cause hot days a year — defined as those million Americans were under heat of death was hyperthermia but during which temperatures reached related health advisories last week.

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New law regulates short-term rentals In an attempt to close a tax loophole enjoyed by operators of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, and to assure visitors and paying guests of safe and sanitary conditions, the Vermont General Assembly passed Act 10, requiring that certain conditions must be met.

Effective July 1, all short-term rental operators must post a Vermont meals and rooms tax account number on any advertisement for the short-term rental.

Operators who advertise through an online platform that has an agreement with the Vermont Department of Taxes to collect and remit tax, like Airbnb, may post the tax account number used by that platform. If they use the platform’s tax account number, they are not required to open a meals and rooms tax account for locations where the platform is collecting tax on their behalf. For any rentals handled independently of any such platform, however, operators must maintain a meals and rooms tax account and post that account number on any advertisement for the short-term rental. A meals and rooms tax account number may be obtained by registering online with the department at myVTax.vermont.gov.

Killington ranks no. 1 for having the most Airbnb accommodations in Vermont with 453 listings (from 161 hosts). Four of the five towns with the most Airbnb rentals are ski towns – Killington, Stowe, Warren and Dover, according to Airbnb reports.

And the growth has been exponential over the past seven years. In 2011, Killington was not on the Airbnb map, by 2013, it had a couple dozen listings, then in 2014-2018 it surged.

Airbnb rentals are popular for the savings and convenience they can afford, and in some places supplement limited accommodations by offering a room in a home or an entire home to rent.

But local hotels and inns now have to compete with many more offerings — and short-term rentals don’t have to navigate nearly as many costly rules and regulations.

In addition to the meals and room tax, new rules stipulate that the operator of the rental must now also post the telephone number of the individual responsible for the unit, contact information for the state Dept. of Health, and contact information for the state Division of Fire Safety.

Existing and new operators should expect to receive an information packet about the health, safety and financial obligations of short-term rental operators, prepared by the Dept. of Taxes, Dept. of Health and the Dept. of Public Safety. The packets will include information regarding the importance of reviewing options for property and liability insurance with the operator’s insurance company.

In addition, each packet will include a self-certification form relating to health and safety precautions short-term rental operators must take into consideration prior to renting a unit. The form must be retained by the operator but does not have to be filed with the Dept. of Health.

Table of contents Opinion....................................................................6A Calendar...................................................................8A Music Scene...........................................................11A Just For Fun............................................................12A Golf.........................................................................13A Switching Gears.....................................................14A Living ADE.............................................................15A Food Matters..........................................................20A Columns.................................................................25A News Briefs............................................................26A Mother of the Skye.................................................29A Pets.........................................................................30A Classifieds..............................................................31A Service Directory...................................................32A Real Estate..............................................................34A

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Educational equity is the goal?

By William J. Mathis

The recording angel keeps the Judgement Day ledger of everyone’s pluses and minuses. Prayers and good deeds get pluses – unless they are contrary to the “secret supplications of the heart”— which are the hidden things the supplicant really wants. Then, it’s a minus.

In Mark Twain’s short story, the coal tycoon publicly prays, in a booming voice, for a mild winter to ease the suffering of the naked and the poor. His secret supplication, however, is for a record cold winter to increase coal sales.

Likewise, in soaring and lofty terms, our Washington and state policymakers call for fixing things like the “broken” campaign finance system. But their secret supplication is for a fruitful crop of election contributions while restricting their opponent’s campaign cash.

Each evening, the news brings us a talking head making just such grand pronouncements. Jaded watchers suspect his secret supplication is exactly the opposite.

To be sure, all fields have their own secret supplicants.

Education is no exception. For the most part, these embroideries are not very dramatic. Nevertheless, they affect children, society and the public purse.

Democracy has to be reborn in every generation.

Starting in postcolonial times, our nation established universal public education as the way to maintain and refresh democracy. To have equality, all people must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be a successful and contributing member of society. Thus, all children were to go to the common school. All would toe the same mark at the beginning of adulthood. Despite some ugly exceptions, it worked out pretty well.

Unfortunately, things began to change. The public homage to equality continued to be prayed but a multitude of secret supplications (aided by neglect), belied our more pious public prayers.

Democracy, equality and the American Dream are praised but reality shows more self-interest than common good. To be sure, people of good intention are often unaware that some of the things they embrace often have a dark side:

DEMOCRACY HAS TO BE RE-BORN IN EVERY GENERATION. • Pre-school is our wisest educational investment.

Yet the system (if it can be called that) is a checkered patchwork that the affluent can access but the working, single mom cannot afford.

• Our neediest special education children are often taught in segregated settings, frequently by unlicensed and untrained school aides. Many get a lesser education than what their classmates receive.

• Tracking is hotly defended by parents and many teachers. The result is the advantaged travel firstclass with a top tier teacher while the less advantaged children travel in steerage with a lesser curriculum and teachers who are lower on the totem pole.

• Few poor children are in the gifted and talented programs.

• Dual college-high school enrollment is most accessed by the affluent.

• Technical education sorts children. Even though promoters argue for more respect, it is seen as a lesser program.

• School funding – Nationally, our cities and rural areas are underfunded, and lack the tax base to make up the difference, while our suburbs provide the finest education on the planet.

• Even with the equalizing power of school finance reforms, the smallest schools spend less.

• School choice segregates – Although some providers embrace equal opportunities the research evidence is clear.

• Dropouts come disproportionately from less affluent families.

• Community schools are the preferred model but the composition of the student body reflects the wealth (or lack thereof) of the community.

Equity, page 7A

LETTERS

AJGA five-day tournament was a success thanks to many Dear Editor, I would like to thank all the people both at Green Mountain National and in town for making this years AJGA such a success.

GMNGC again hosted the five-day tournament starting with qualifying on July 1 and ending with the finals on July 5.

Players must still be of high school age to participate.

This years boys winner was Frankie Harris. His total for three days was 204 which equaled 9 under par. Harris was tied going into the last hole and he won by just one stroke!

tournament, Bowyer and GMNGC arranged for the course to be open to the public the first two mornings allowing many of the attendees to try their hand at the course these young golfers would play. This event could not have been a success without the hard work and long hours of too many people to try and name.

Bowyer and the “inside” crew handled myriad questions from anxious parents and players as well as providing information like sheets listing when each player was

“MY FAVORITE MEMORY IS HOW ONE OF THE VOLUNTEERS TRIED TO CHEER ME UP ON THE RIDE TO THE NEXT TEE,” SAID ANANYA FROM NEW DELHI, INDIA. The girls winner was Abigail Wirantha who ran away from the field with a 206 total for 7 under par.

Abigail won by 10 strokes and was the only girl under par. Congratulations to both of you!!

Head Pro and GM David Bowyer had been on the job less than a month when asked to run this event. Along with organizing the many facets of this

teeing off and about other events happening in town like the fireworks as well as the most important “where can we eat after we play and do they have pizza?”

John Durney and the food service crew kept 144 players and their families fed and hydrated from a small kitchen with no air conditioning! Between the AJGA and the town AJGA success, page 7A

Support McPhee for probate judge in Republican primary Dear Editor, After 24 years on the bench, the Honorable Kevin Candon is retiring as Rutland County Probate Judge. Unlike most judicial positions that are filled by appointment, probate judges in Vermont are elected every four years by the county voters. I have spent my entire legal career practicing in the Rutland County Probate Court, therefore, I have decided to seek election to this very important position.

At some point in your life, you or someone that you care about will need the help of the probate court. It is therefore important for the residents of Rutland County to elect the right person for this position. The probate judge presides over the allowance or contest of wills, the administration of probate estates, guardianships, adoptions, emancipations, trusts, and many other areas of law.

In the case of a will, the probate judge decides whether a deceased person’s last will and testament will be upheld or thrown out. If a friend or a family member becomes incapacitated, the probate judge determines whether a guardian should be appointed. If parents of minor children are no

longer able to take care of their children, due to illness, death or otherwise, the probate judge determines who should be the guardian and have custody of the children. In addition, the probate judge overseas matters that concern family trusts.

In my 22 years of practice, I have served on many occasions as court-appointed guardian, administrator, and trustee. I have represented both biological and adoptive parents in the adoption process. I routinely represent both guardians and the persons placed under guardianship.

I manage family trusts and represent clients on both sides of a will contest. My court appointed positions have given me working knowledge of what it takes to correctly administer an estate, guardianship, and trust. I believe that these experiences make me uniquely qualified for the position of Rutland County probate judge.

Please come out and vote for me in the Republican Primary on Aug. 14, 2018. You can also vote in advance at your city or town clerk’s office by absentee ballot. Thank you for your support.

Nicole McPhee, Rutland Town.

CAPITOL QUOTES

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

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CAPITOL QUOTES “It’s about time. Pruitt’s tenure has been an abomination. His legacy will be one of arrogance, misuse of taxpayer funds, and dismantlement of EPA’s core mission to protect the air we breathe and the water we drink,” Said Rep. Peter Welch in a statement.

Welch called for Pruitt’s resignation on April 18. Welch is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Record heat:

• 7A

Vermont comes off a week of record heat

continued from page 5A Burlington hit a record high for a low temperatures on July 2 when the mercury did not dip below 80 degrees. The heat wave began June 30 and continued through July 6, the highest tem-

THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURES IN THE STATE FOR EACH DAY WERE POSTED AT 91, 94, 99, 97, 95, 97 AND 96. peratures in the state for each day were posted at 91, 94, 99, 97, 95, 97 and 96.

A shortage of air conditioners was a problem for individuals and businesses

AJGA success:

as more than a dozen stores in the Burlington area sold out of cooling units, according to myChamplainValley.com.

The impact of the heat wave was also felt in nearby Quebec, where more than 50 deaths — including 28 in Montreal — were attributed to the heat.

The highest temperature across Vermont during last week’s heat wave was reported in Charlotte on July 2 with a reading of 99 degrees, the National Weather Service in Burlington said.

Monday, the high temperature across the state was 91.

Temperatures in Vermont are expected to dip into the 80s on Tuesday, July 10, and stay in that general range for the rest of the week. With lows in the mountains expected to reach into the 40s in some places.

The community effort paid off

continued from page 6A

“Scott Pruitt was the worst EPA administrator in the history of the agency. Not only has he acted, time and time again, in an unethical manner, but he has led the agency in exactly the wrong direction. Instead of protecting our environment and combating climate change, he has worked to protect the interests of the fossil fuel industry and polluters all over the country. His resignation is a positive step forward for our country. I will do everything possible to see that the next EPA administrator actually believes in environmental protection,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders in a July 5 statement.

“He needs to be prosecuted for stealing tax payers money. He belongs in prison,” Tweeted former Gov. Howard Dean July 5.

“#Pruitt became mired in scandals about his sickening, self-serving #swampishness.

His worst scandals were undermining #EPA’s very mission by selling out the public’s health to the highest special interest bidders. The distilled essence of Trumpism’s #AntiScience knownothingism,” Tweeted Sen. Patrick Leahy July 5.

we supplied well over 200 cases of 20 oz. bottles of water during the tournament. Creed Ice even made a delivery on the 4th of July!

Peter Bissell, John McCauley and the “outside” grounds crew did a tremendous job of setting up the course and keeping it golf-ready during five days of 90 degree heat!!

It was a true, fair challenge to the 144 players who competed. The course needed to be ready for play by 7 a.m. each morning.

People came from near and far to volunteer.

I counted 84 different people who helped Jim Harrison who coordinated the volunteers. They recorded scores, helped spot errant shots, shuttled the players on the three steep walks between holes. Otherwise the players had to walk.

Some spent all day driving water and ice to coolers around the course so players and volunteers had water. They also ran

sandwiches and fruit out to volunteers who were in place for hours at a time.

Every one with a smile on his/her face.

Here is just one of the many compliments we got from the players. “My favorite memory is how one of the volunteers tried to cheer me up on the ride to the next tee,” said Ananya from New Delhi, India.

Tyler Brewer headed the AJGA staff. Many of his crew were college interns.

They followed the players around the course making rulings, checking scores and times. The groups were timed as they played and had to “keep up” with the time or face penalty strokes. They also provided any medical help which was supplemented

by Steve Finer from Killington Fire.

Whether they know it or not, many people in town helped make this event a success. I talked to a large number of parents who commented on how well

they were received and treated by people in town away from the course who would ask how they were doing then wish them “Good Luck.” Did they know about the fireworks or the walkway and Falls on River Road?

From every perspective this event was run very well. Planning for this event started months ago with the initial scheduling.

Virtually all of the preliminary work was done

by Bobby Peterson, who had been at the course for 20 plus years.

Without his initiative back in March and April, this event would not have happened. I can’t thank you enough, not just for this event.

Finally I just want to again, thank every one of you who made this event the success that it was. I hope we get to do it again next year!

Stephen Finneron, Killington Finneron is the chair of the Killington Select Board.

Equity: Education reform suffers from supplications continued from page 6A Before jumping on “failing schools,” we must remember that they are a disquieting reflection of society. They are the product of our secret supplications.

Avoiding the real problems, educational reform has focused myopically on things like STEM, standardized testing, common core and privatization. Yet, none of these address the problems of a society with a yawning income gap. Our social fabric is torn by opportunity gaps, and our communities are re-segregating while technology threatens jobs and meaningful employment.

There is no reason that we cannot resolve these societal inequities. Our

continuation as a nation and a world depends on what we do together.

There is no limit on good will or our own collective

with equal opportunities, where we generously share with each other, and where we lift up all our children.

BEFORE JUMPING ON “FAILING SCHOOLS,” WE MUST REMEMBER THAT THEY ARE A DISQUIETING REFLECTION OF SOCIETY. THEY ARE THE PRODUCT OF OUR SECRET SUPPLICATIONS. strength.

To be sure, every parent wants (or should want) to give every advantage to their children.

But rather than secret supplications to hoard for the few, the very survival of democracy depends on a grander vision where all are provided

William J. Mathis is the managing director of the National Education Policy Center and a resident of Goshen, Vt. The views expressed here are his opinion only and do not necessarily reflect the views of any group with which he is affiliated.

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Calendar

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** denotes multiple times and/or locations.

THURSDAY JULY 12

Basin Bluegrass Festival

Basin Road (off McConnell Road in Forestdale) is the location of the 24th annual Basin Bluegrass Festival.

Follow the signs. Gates open July 8 at 8 a.m. for early bird camping.

Festival is July 12-15 with plenty of field pickin’. July 12, 5 p.m. spaghetti supper and classic country concert, $10. July 15, 6 p.m. potluck under the tent.

For advance tickets (prices vary by day/weekend/time of day), the line-up, and more info, visit basinbluegrassfestival.com or call 802-2361096.

Liturgy Festival

Members of Downing College Chapel Choir from University of Cambridge in UK are part of 2018 Liturgy Festival at St. James Episcopal Church, Woodstock. “From Contemplation to Celebration: The Power of Words, Music and Silence in Worship and Prayer.”

July 12-15. Keynote speakers, workshops, daily services, choral evensong, and more. Complete schedule at stjameswoodstock.org. 2 St. James Place, Woodstock.

OKEMO’S ALL COME HOME MUSIC FESTIVAL JULY 12-14 Co ur tes yA lm ost

Bikram Yoga **

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WEDNESDAY

JULY 11 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.

Bikram Yoga **

6 a.m.

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

Pilates/Yin

8 a.m.

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

Active Seniors Lunch

12 p.m.

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

Rock and Roll Library

1 p.m.

Rock and Roll at the Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. 1-2 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Part of Libraries Rock! summer reading program, experiment with making instruments from everyday items. All ages.

Rotary Meeting

6 p.m.

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

Cavendish Summer Concert

6 p.m.

Town of Cavendish summer music series on the Proctorsville Green. Free!

This week, David Brothers’ Garage Band. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to enjoy. Pizza wagon in the park, too.

Audubon Annual Meeting

6 p.m.

Rutland Audubon Society annual meeting, potluck, and member photo show at Proctor Library, 4 Main St, Proctor. Bring a dish to share.

Non-members welcome.

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.

AKC Dog Show

8 a.m.

Woodstock Dog Club and Green Mountain Dog Club bring annual Vermont Scenic Circuit Dog Show to Tunbridge Fairgrounds, 1 Fairground Lane (Rt 110), Tunbridge. July 12-15, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. each day with meet and greets, judging, owner-handler competitions, puppy competition, dog show, obedience and rally trials, AKC Canine Good Citizen Test and Trick Dog Testing.

Free admission. Ice cream social Thursday and Friday; bbq and live music Saturday. Full details at woodstockdogclub.org.

Thursday Hikers

9 a.m.

Follow the old woods road in Aitken State Forest in Mendon to the Brown Bridge in Shrewsbury. Moderate. Meet at 9 a.m. at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland to car pool. No dogs. Bring lunch. Contact 802-282-1675.

Playgroup

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.

Spartan Death Race

10 p.m.

Spartan Death Race. It’s tougher than you think, in fact, limited to 100 participants (that have registered and meet criteria, see peak.com), and there’s a $100,000 purse to be shared among the finishers. Headquartered at Riverside Farm, 57 Tweed River Drive, Pittsfield. peak.com.

6 p.m.

Thursdays on the lawn at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington.

This week, Twangtown Paramours. killingtontown.com. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Free, all welcome.

Sip N’ Dip

6 p.m.

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

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.

Summer Bridal Show

6:30 p.m.

Lake Bomoseen Summer Evening Bridal Show at Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Taproom, 2551 Vt. Rt. 30, Bomoseen. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Grand prizes 9 p.m. Vendors, booths, samples, chef-created menu with local craft brews and more. Bring the whole bridal party! 802-468-5251.

Community Colloquium

6:30 p.m.

American Government and Politics: A Community Colloquium at Chittenden Public Library, with Gina Ottoboni. This week, Public Policy: New Ideas, Old Ideas. Join guided discussion. All ages welcome. Coffee and tea. 223 Chittenden Rd., Chittenden.

International Folk Dancing

6:30 p.m.

Simple Israeli and European dances taught by Judy. Free. All welcome.

Bring friends and BYOB. Dress comfortable, wear solid shoes with non-skid soles. at Rutland Jewish Center. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. 802-773-3455, rutlandjewishcenter.org.

East-Coast Swing Lessons

6:30 p.m.

Beginner East-Coast Swing Lessons with Richard and Sherri at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 4-6 weeks. Partner encouraged, not needed. Soft soled shoes required. Free will offering. 145 East Main St., Poultney.

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, Catamount Crossing. Refreshments available. 802-265-3010. 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven.

FRIDAY JULY 13

Basin Bluegrass Festival

Mendon Bone Builders

10 a.m.

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

Wednesdays with Farmer Fred

Bikram Yoga **

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.

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.

Pawlet Reading Program

10 a.m.

Pawlet Public Library summer reading program - Libraries Rock! - 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 15. For children grades 1-6. Activities and books, prizes for advancement. Free, registration requested at 802-3253123. 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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m.

Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:305:30 p.m.

All Come Home Festival

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, Brandon Town Band opens at 6 p.m. Extra Stout follows at 7 p.m. brandon.org.

River Road Concert Series

Basin Road (off McConnell Road in Forestdale) is the location of the 24th annual Basin Bluegrass Festival. Follow the signs. Gates open July 8 at 8 a.m. for early bird camping. Festival is July 12-15 with plenty of field pickin’.

July 12, 5 p.m. spaghetti supper and classic country concert, $10. July 15, 6 p.m. potluck under the tent. For advance tickets (prices vary by day/ weekend/time of day), the line-up, and more info, visit basinbluegrassfestival.com or call 802-236-1096.

Seven to Sunset Concert

Music at the Riverbend

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.

Killington Bone Builders

Tobacco Cessation Support Group

7 p.m.

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

All Levels Yoga

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.

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.

WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT

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.

5 p.m.

Okemo Resort’s All Come Home Music Festival, July 12-14. Today’s band is Super Diamond, the Neal Diamond Tribute Band. Main Stage, Jackson Gore Paleo Field. $30 advance at okemo.com; $34 day of. Age 10 and under free. Food trucks, beverages (alcohol and non). Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Rain or shine. 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow.

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.

BASIN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL JULY 12-15

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Open Swim **

8 a.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-7737187.

Level 1 Yoga

8:30 a.m.

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

Story Time

10:30 a.m.

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

Breastfeeding Support Group

10:30 a.m.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant leads breastfeeding support group at Norman Williams Public Library, in the children’s section, second Friday of month. Share/swap stories. Free, older siblings welcome.

281-731-7313. 10 the Green, Woodstock.

All Come Home Festival

12 p.m.

Okemo Resort’s All Come Home Music Festival, July 12-14. On courtyard stage outside Jackson Gore Inn (free admission): 12-2 p.m., Big Fez & the Surfmatics; 2-4 p.m., The Tricksters. At 5 p.m. on Main Stage at Jackson Gore Paleo Field, Start Making Sense, Talking Heads Tribute Band and David Brighton’s Space Oddity, the quintessential David Bowie concert experience ($30 advance at okemo.com; $34 day of). Age 10 and under free. Food trucks, beverages (alcohol and non). Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Rain or shine. 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow.

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 8084. Acoustic music on the street by Nikki Adams, food trucks, outdoor dining, photo booth, bouncy house, frozen treats and pottery demos by the Rutland Rec. Also: Free sneak peak of the 39th Annual Rutland Car Show on Washington Street (RAVE car club members will bring vehicles to display). Free entry to Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. 5-10 p.m. downtownrutland.com.

Brown Bag Concert Series

5:30 p.m.

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

KMF Young Artists

7 p.m.

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

SATURDAY

JULY 14 Basin Bluegrass Festival

Basin Road (off McConnell Road in Forestdale) is the location of the 24th annual Basin Bluegrass Festival. Follow the signs. Gates open July 8 at 8 a.m. for early bird camping. Festival is July 12-15 with plenty of field pickin’.

July 12, 5 p.m. spaghetti supper and classic country concert, $10. July 15, 6 p.m. potluck under the tent. For advance tickets (prices vary by day/ weekend/time of day), the line-up, and more info, visit basinbluegrassfestival.com or call 802-236-1096.

Marsh Walk

7 a.m.

Audubon Society West Rutland Marsh bird monitoring walk. Meet at W. Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 7 a.m. It’s a 3.7 mile loop around marsh, or just go halfway. New birders, children, and non-members welcome. Binocs available if needed. birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

Bikram Yoga **

7:30 a.m.

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

R.A.V.E. Car Show

9 a.m.

39th annual RAVE Car Show and Auto Flea Market at Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St., Rutland. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Chevy trucks. Car show, flea market, food vendors, craft vendors, and more. Trophies awarded each day, big ceremony Sunday. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission $5; kids under 12 free. ravecarclub.com.

Race to the Peak

9 a.m.

Killington Book Camp’s 4th annual Race to the Peak 5K. “The hardest 5k you’ll ever run.” Hike or run the challenging, scenic 5K from Snowshed Lodge to the Killington Peak, at Killington Resort. Prizes, raffles. Register killingtonbootcamp.com.

Book Sale

9 a.m.

Annual book and bake sale at Chittenden Public Library, 223 Chittenden Road, Chittenden. Books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more plus treats and goodies. 9 a.m.-12 noon. chittendenpubliclibrary.com

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.

RC Flyers Fun Fly

10 a.m.

Rutland County RC Flyers annual Fun Fly, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the site of the old Fair Haven Municipal Airport, exit 2 off Route 4, follow the signs.

RC aircraft of many scales, high performance aerobatic aircraft, warbirds, helicopters, and more. Bring chairs. Free admission, open to all. rcflyers.org.

SUNDAY

Everyday Chef Workshop

10 a.m.

Free, Everyday Chef scratch cooking workshop: How to Make Stir Fry, hosted by Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St., brandon. 10 a.m.12 noon. Designed for kids and adults. Bring dishes to take home leftovers.

All welcome. Register at gdavy@nwwvt.org.

Forest Fairy Hunt

• 9A

JULY 15

Basin Bluegrass Festival

Basin Road (off McConnell Road in Forestdale) is the location of the 24th annual Basin Bluegrass Festival. Follow the signs. Gates open July 8 at 8 a.m. for early bird camping. Festival is July 12-15 with plenty of field pickin’.

July 12, 5 p.m. spaghetti supper and classic country concert, $10. July 15, 6 p.m. potluck under the tent. For advance tickets (prices vary by day/ weekend/time of day), the line-up, and more info, visit basinbluegrassfestival.com or call 802-236-1096.

10 a.m.

VINS’ Fairy Town at the Nature Center if home to the Forest Fairy Hunt, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Build fairy houses with natural materials, hunt for fairies, and connect with nature. Included with admission. vinsweb.org. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.

Chaffee Kids’ Camp

10 a.m.

Painted and Framed, for ages 7-12. Paint crazy cats and outer space paintings and take home a piece of framed work ready to hang. Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. $12 pre-registered. $15 drop in. chaffeeartcenter.org.

Heartfulness Meditation

Car Wash

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.

10 a.m.

The ARC Self Advocates will be holding a Car Wash with the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department at the Ground Round in Rutland from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Route 7, near Diamond Run Mall, Rutland.

7:45 a.m.

Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.

Bikram Yoga **

Cuban Cultural Festival

10:30 a.m.

ArtisTree Community Arts Center hosts Cuban Cultural Festival with Laura Mazon, guitarist, and Xavier Cortada, visual artist. Exhibit, musical performance, artist talk, workshop, and more events throughout the day. Theme, “Cuba: So Near, So Far.” artistreevt.org. 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret.

R.A.V.E. CAR SHOW JULY 14-15

Open Gym

11 a.m.

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

Bridge Club

12 p.m.

Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.

All Come Home Festival

12 p.m.

Okemo Resort’s All Come Home Music Festival, July 12-14. On courtyard stage outside Jackson Gore Inn (free admission): 12-2 p.m., then 2-4 p.m. bands TBA. At 5 p.m. on Main Stage at Jackson Gore Paleo Field, Almost Queen, the Ultimate Queen Experience ($30 advance at okemo.com; $34 day of). Age 10 and under free. Food trucks, beverages (alcohol and non). Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Rain or shine. 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow.

Cooler in the Mountains Concert

3:30 p.m.

Cooler in the Mountains Summer Concert Series at Killington Resort, Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. K-1 Base Area. Free!

Beverages and food available, or bring your own. This week, HIRIE. killington.com.

Taste and Make

4 p.m.

Stone Valley Community Market (the co-op) holds Taste & Make workshop focused on homemade probiotic foods. This month, learn about benefits of fermented veggies (like sauerkraut). Tasting and discussion, then walk to GMC kitchen to make batches to take home. Free. Bring quart or half gallon glass jar. Register at 802-287-4550 or tisone@greenmtn.edu. 216 Main St., Poultney.

Open Swim

5 p.m.

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

VFW Auxiliary Dinner

5 p.m.

Menu items TBD. Public welcome. 5-7 p.m. VFW, 15 Wales St., Rutland.

802-775-6892.

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.

Vt. Trooper Benefit Concert

6:30 p.m.

American Vinyl All Star Band performs concert to benefit Vermont State Troopers Association, at Woodstock Town Hall Theater, 31 the Green, Woodstock. Doors 6:30 p.m. Showtime 7:30 p.m. Musicians from Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Boston, the Wailers, Third World, James Brown Band, Fosterchild, Pure Prairie League, plus special guests. $49.50 general admission; $100 gold circle, meet and greet. pentanglearts.org.

Killington Music Festival

7 p.m.

Killington Music Festival’s Music in the Mountains classical concert series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. This week, “Cellos Galore.” Schubert’s grand string quintet; guest artist Gayane Manasjan Fulford. $25 tickets, 800-621-6867; or day of beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge the day of. Killington Road, Killington.

Astronomy Night

7 p.m.

Mars Astronomy Night at Hubbardton Battlefield, 5696 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton. Mars will be at its best for viewing in mid to late July as it approaches the earth. Green Mountain Astronomers share telescopes and knowledge as you explore the night sky. Bring flashlights and a blanket. Call 802-273-2282 to confirm. Admission by donation.

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.

R.A.V.E. Car Show

9 a.m.

39th annual RAVE Car Show and Auto Flea Market at Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St., Rutland. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Chevy trucks. Car show, flea market, food vendors, craft vendors, and more. Trophies awarded each day, big ceremony today. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission $5; kids under 12 free. ravecarclub.com.

Morning Yoga

10:30 a.m.

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

Sports Live in HD

11 a.m.

FIFA World Cup Final screening Live in HD on the 30’x24’ screen. Winners of France vs. Belgium and Croatia vs. England. Refreshments available.

Free! Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

German Organist Performance

3 p.m.

Hans Hielscher gives organ recital at Trinity Church, 85 West St., Rutland.

Works by Denis Bedard, Josef Rheinberger, and Gordon B. Nevin. Free, open to public. 802-775-4368.

Willie Dunn’s Summer Music Series

4 p.m.

New summer music series at Willie Dunn’s at Okemo Valley Golf Club. All welcome. This week: Jamie Ward. 89 Fox Lane, Ludlow.

Rochester Chamber Music Society

4 p.m.

Rochester Chamber Music Society features Vanessa Holroyd, flute; Mary Rowell, violin; and Cynthia Huard, piano for classical music concert at Rochester Federated Church. J.S. Bach, Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020, Borne, Fantasie Brillante on Themes from Bizet’s Carmen, Prokofiev, Flute Sonata in D major, Op. 94, Rota, Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano. Admission by donation. North Main St., Rochester. rcmsvt.org.

Sundays on the Hill

4 p.m.

Classical string quartet The Bel Canto Chamber Players performs at the Church on the Hill, Weston. Works by Franz Josef Haydn and Ludwig von Beethoven. $5 adults, age 12 and under free. sundaysonthehill.org.

Summer Reading Series

5 p.m.

Joan Hutton Landis Summer Reading Series with Florencce Fogelin and Tracy Winn. Free, open to the public. Doors open 5 p.m. Readings begin 5:30 p.m. BigTown Gallery, 99 North Main St., Rochester.

Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing

6 p.m.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing:Vince Quenneville Sr. Memorial Mid-Season Championships. Small block 358 Modified Twin 20s, Sportsman 38, Challenger Series No. 3, driver autograph session. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

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10A • CALENDAR

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

Meet the Maker Cocktail Dinner

Bikram Yoga **

Rochester Concerts on the Park

Open Swim **

Rutland City Band

Art Workshop

6 p.m.

Red Clover Inn partners with Vermont Spirits from Quechee, paired with a four-course dinner. Reservations recommended: 802-775-2290. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon.

6:30 p.m.

Summer concerts on the park in Rochester, Route 100. This week, DC-3.

Bring a chair and a picnic! Free.

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.

MONDAY Bikram Yoga **

JULY 17

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.

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.

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.

10 a.m.

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

Mendon Bone Builders

10 a.m.

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

Tuesday Tales

10 a.m.

Tuesday Tales of the Notch at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site.

Guided tours with site administrator. historicsites.vermont.gov. 3780 VT100A, Plymouth.

Tobacco Cessation Group

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.

Killington Bone Builders

Tobacco Cessation

VINS Camp: Habit Hunters

Summer Reading Program

VINS Camp: Countryside Investigators

Great Brandon Auction

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.

10 a.m.

VINS Nature Center offers camp for kids entering grades 1-3: Habit Hunters. Explore diverse ecosystems of VINS and explore. Register at vinsweb. org. July 16-20. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.

10 a.m.

VINS Nature Center offers camp for kids entering grades 4-6: Countryside Investigators. A week of natural science sleuthing. Register at vinsweb.org.

July 16-20. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.

Open Swim

11:30 a.m.

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

Monday Meals

12 p.m.

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

Rutland Rotary

12:15 p.m.

Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant.

Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.

Lego Crazy

3 p.m.

Lego Crazy at Maclure Library, 840 Arch St., Pittsford. Spaceship building!

Use their Legos to build. Free, open to kids and their parents.

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m.

Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at RRMC Physiatry Conference Room (PM&R) off Outpatient Physical Therapy Waiting Room. 160 Allen St., Rutland.

SUP

5 p.m.

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

TUESDAY JULY 17

Gift-of-Life Summer Mini Marathon

Rutland STILL owns the national record for blood donations! Here’s another opportunity to help save some lives: the Gift-of-Life Summer Mini Marathon.

Call 800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.

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 p.m.

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.

TOPS Meeting

4:45 p.m.

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

802-293-5279.

Golf League

5 p.m.

Killington Golf Course golf league night, 5 p.m. shotgun start Tuesdays.

9-hole scramble, themed event with contests and prizes. Sign up at 802422-6700 by 2 p.m. each Tuesday. killington.com.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m.

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

Level 1 Yoga

5:30 p.m.

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

Heartfulness Meditation

5:45 p.m.

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

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, Studio Two (Beatles tribute band). Free, open to public. Non-perishable food donations encouraged. castleton.edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton.

By Paul Holmes

A group drills and gets ready to blast the dirt at the intersection of Skyeburst and Snowshed Crossover on Thursday, July 5.

MUSIC SCENE • 11A

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY JULY 11

BRANDON

6 p.m. Brandon Inn Lawn

Music at the Riverbend w/ Brandon Town Band & Extra Stout

[MUSIC Scene] STOCKBRIDGE

BOMOSEEN

LUDLOW

7 p.m. Wild Fern

6 p.m. Iron Lantern 6 p.m. Lake House

4 p.m. Willie Dunn’s Grille at Okemo Valley Golf Course

KILLINGTON

POULTNEY

Rick Redington

FRIDAY

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

JULY 13 BOMOSEEN

RUTLAND

Kris Collett

POULTNEY Irish Night w/ Craic Agus Ceol

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

7 p.m. Main Street Park

6 p.m. Lakehouse

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

6 p.m. Tap Room

9:30 p.m. The Venue

7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall

Aaron Audet Band

Full Band Open Mic w/ Robby & Friends Jenny Porter

JULY 12 BARNARD

5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Market Danza-del-Fuego

BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Lake House Aaron Audet

KILLINGTON

Aaron Audet

KILLINGTON Duane Carleton

7 p.m. The Foundry Ktown’s Finest R&B

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Perry Daniels

Jamie Ward

Josh Jakab

9 a.m. Killington Resort Killington Boot Camp Race to the Peak w/ DJ Dave

RUTLAND

Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series w/ Hirie

7 p.m. Main Street Park

7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge

9:30 p.m. The Venue

7 p.m. The Foundry

12 p.m. Wild Fern

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

1 p.m. Wild Fern

Killington Music Festival: Cellos Galore Ktown’s Finest R&B

Perry Daniels

12 p.m. Okemo Resort 6 p.m. Mr. Darcy’s

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

POULTNEY

The Mean Waltons

RUTLAND 6 p.m. Center Street

Friday Night Live w/ 8084, guest opener Nikki Adams

7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Tom Irish

Rutland City Band Open Mic

STOCKBRIDGE Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington The People’s Jam

LUDLOW

12 p.m. Okemo

All Come Home Festival

Music at The Moose w/ Moose Crossing

3:30 p.m. Killington’s Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar

All Come Home Festival

LUDLOW

12 p.m. Cones Point General Store

Wayne Canney

5 p.m. Cones Point General Store

Music at The Moose w/ Tim & Riley Fressie

RUTLAND

MONDAY

JULY 16 LUDLOW

9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic

PITTSFIELD

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

Clay Canfield, Brother John

6 p.m. North Star Lodge Pool

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

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

9:30 p.m. The Venue

MENDON

9:30 p.m. The Venue

SOUTH POMFRET

STOCKBRIDGE

Laura Mazon: “The Mysteries of the Classical Guitar”

6 p.m. Liquid Art

Open Mic w/ Tee Boneicus Jones

Stash Bros Acoustic

6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

LUDLOW 12 p.m. Okemo Mountain Resort

DJ Dirty D

Freewheelin’ Aaron Audet

6 p.m. Stony Brook Tavern Wayne Canney

All Come Home Festival

7 p.m. Wild Fern

5 p.m. Okemo’s Coleman Brook Tavern

WOODSTOCK

Date Night w/ Live Music 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

POULTNEY

Huck Notari

5:30 p.m. History Center Back Lawn Va-et-vient (Come & Go)

SATURDAY JULY 14

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

BRANDON

RUTLAND

Brillhart & Smith

Mike Schwaner

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

Throwback Thursday Video Dance Party w/ DJ Mega

7:30 p.m. Brandon Music 7:30 p.m. Town Hall

Two Forrests & Three Sues Concert

DJ Mega

Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T

RUTLAND

Krishna Guthrie

WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s

7:30 p.m. Artistree WOODSTOCK

Open Mic Night

TUESDAY

7 p.m. Bentley’s Jamie Ward: Piano

10 p.m. Bentley’s

Dancing after Dark w/ Guest VJ

SUNDAY

JULY 15 KILLINGTON

JULY 17

CASTLETON

6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab

7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion Studio Two

POULTNEY

11 a.m. The Foundry

8 p.m. Taps Tavern

5 p.m. The Foundry

RUTLAND

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

Open Mic w/ Krishna Guthrie

Jordan Snow Brunch

Jazz Night w/ the Summit Pond Quartet

Duane Carleton

Bluegrass Jam

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

fri & Sat 9pm

TONY LEE

THOMAS Duo DUANE CARLETON

the human jukebox

SUNDAY 9PM

THURSDAY

Josh Jakab

Arthur Cartrell

THIS WEEK AT

7 TVS 10’ SCREEN World Cup INCLUDING A

Soccer

mlb baseball KILLINGTON’S

BEST POOL TABLE

9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke

Great Brandon Auction celebrates its dirty 30 Tuesday, July 17, 2 p.m.—BRANDON—Bring family and friends to Brandon on Tuesday, July 17 for the 30th annual Great Brandon Auction sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Community Projects of the Chamber. The auction is being held in Estabrook Park, one mile north of town on Route 7. Preview begins at 2 p.m.; bidding begins at 4 p.m. Auctioneer Barb Watters will be hitting the gavel to the highest bidders.

The auction offers antiques, collectibles, new merchandise, services, original art, and more; plus surprises and treasures from attics and barns. Also, lots of gift certificates to dozens of state and local businesses including restaurants, museums, fuel oil, massages and much more. Find the usual selection of interesting and eclectic items, including items from the Brandon Museum at the Stephen Douglas Birthplace.

This year, a few vehicles will be up for bidding: a white 1989 GMC van, a 1978 Yamaha 750 motorcycle that has been stored since 1985, not to mention 45 inches of the stockade fencing that was painted by Warren Kimble during construction of the Brandon Green Park in 2002.

Food will be available. It’s a rain or shine event, held under the tent at Estabrook Park. Cash or good check only. For more info, call 802-476401, or visit brandon.org.

SERVING FOOD UNTIL LAST CALL OPEN DAILY: 3PM – LAST CALL

»

802.422.5334 1667 KILLINGTON ROAD WWW.JAXFOODANDGAMES.COM

12A • PUZZLES

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun

SUDOKU

the MOVIE diary

By Dom Cioffi

Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block.

When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.

Solutions on page 29A

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Begetter 6. Arrived extinct 9. Lacking the power to hear 13. Epic 14. Aboriginal Japanese 15. Jar used for cooking 16. British nobleman 17. Smart 18. Israeli stateswoman 19. Outer space matter that reaches the ground 21. Instrument 22. Infections 23. Holiday (informal) 24. Spanish be 25. Not even 28. Chewie’s friend Solo 29. Garments 31. Geological times 33. Music City 36. Cubes 38. Important Chinese principle 39. Closes tightly 41. Forms a boundary 44. Knife 45. Plants of the lily family 46. A turn around the track 48. Midway between northeast and east 49. Type of degree 51. Midway between north and northwest 52. Profession 54. Musical note patterns 56. Deeply cuts 60. Muharraq Island town 61. Emaciation 62. Weaver bird 63. One point east of northeast 64. Scherzer and Kershaw are two 65. Rice dish 66. Nasdaq code 67. Danish krone 68. Enzyme

CLUES DOWN 1. Carpe __ 2. Wings 3. Loose soil 4. Earnhardt and Jarrett are two 5. 3 feet 6. Fasts 7. Erstwhile 8. Diving seabird 9. Houses 10. Ancient Greek City 11. Type of skirt 12. Greek village 14. Estranges 17. Scottish island 20. Express delight 21. Cosmopolitan city 23. Letter of Hebrew alphabet 25. Largest English dictionary (abbr.)

26. Flow 27. Shoal-forming fishes 29. Footwear parts 30. Schedule of events 32. Songs to one’s sweetheart 34. Test for high schoolers 35. Enthusiasm 37. Streets have them 40. One point east of due south 42. Cut the grass 43. Rattling breaths 47. For each 49. Marketing term 50. One who challenges 52. Sword 53. Polio vaccine developer 55. Film version of “Waterloo Bridge” 56. Want 57. Rhythmic pattern in Indian music 58. Young hawk 59. Harmless 61. Small amount 65. Palladium Solutions on page 29A

Breaking the spell

So, as I outlined in last week’s column, prior to the start of the summer break, my wife and I made the decision to send our teenage son to a 30-day camp meant to enrich lives and motivate young men to become confident adults. While a great kid in most respects, we could see our son slipping into a pattern of lethargy when it came to school and hard work in general.

Personally, I blame video games and cell phones and the numbing effect they have on children, my son included. Even with the restrictions I’ve instituted, I could still see the power they were wielded in his life.

The idea of freeing him from these distractions for a month was a big part of the appeal.

The program is conducted at a private school military academy for the entire month of July. And while the structure is based on the military model, it is far from a true military experience.

The first part of the day is spent in the classroom with courses on proper study habits and test taking tips (techniques that my son desperately needs to incorporate). The second half of the day focuses on outdoor activities like basketball and fishing. On the weekends, the cadets take field trips to do things like whitewater rafting and scuba diving.

We dropped him off a week ago; admittedly a tough moment since he’s rarely been out of our guard for more than a few days since he was born. This was going to be a test, not only for him, but for his mother and I as well.

He handled the drop-off well. One thing about our son, he loves being around other children. You could leave him locked in a closet and as long as there was another kid with him, he’d be fine.

We felt good after we left. The facilities were nice and the staff seemed genuinely interested in helping the kids out. Subsequently, my wife and I drove home with a feeling of contentment and went about our week.

Admittedly, it was very strange not to have him around. While the verbal arguments totally dissipated, so did the sounds of him running through the house, playing the drums, and blasting his music while showering.

It was quiet… maybe too quiet.

I combated the deafly quiet environment by golfing excessively; my wife did the same with tennis. I suddenly didn’t mind working a little late and found I was in no rush to get anything done at home. When I drive by baseball fields filled with kids practicing, I now take a deep, melancholy breath.

Last week, on the morning of the Fourth of July, my phone rang as I was throwing together some breakfast.

I looked at the number and noticed it was coming from the town where the military academy was locat-

THE FIRST PURGE

ed. My first thought was, “Please don’t be a problem with my son.”

I answered the phone and heard the voice on the other end state, “Hello, Mr. Cioffi. We have a small problem with your son.”

I quickly responded, “Is he okay?”

The gentleman said that he was fine. He then told me that he was the head of the IT department. Immediately my heart dropped. My mind raced to the conclusion that somehow my son had been caught playing video games and was in trouble.

The gentleman then stated, “Your son won’t be able to use his laptop anymore.”

Again my mind raced. “I knew it!” I said to myself.

“Those damn video games will be the death of him.”

The voice then stated that the new laptop I had just bought my son for this camp had a fatal hard drive crash and was now unusable.

Without realize that I was talking out loud, I blurted out, “Oh, thank God!” There was a moment of silence and then the voice said, “Excuse me?” I apologized and explained that I thought he was heading down a different path.

By the end of that day a staff member had returned the laptop to Best Buy and swapped it out for another. Once again, I was impressed with the organization and felt confident that our son was in the right spot.

In this week’s film, “The First Purge,” we revisit the popular dystopian horror franchise to see how the idea of mass lawlessness was first conceived and how quickly people realized that being in the right spot during the Purge could be the difference between life and death.

The concept for the Purge films is both disturbing and intriguing. For one 12-hour period all crime in America is legal while all emergency services are suspended. The idea is that by letting people purge their anger, they will remain more calm for the rest of the year.

Check this one if the other Purge films tweaked your curiosity. While the premise for the start of the original Purge is interesting, this film – like the others in the series – still devolved into basic horror without many intellectual challenges.

A suppressive “C” for “The First Purge.”

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

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Logan Broyles (right) meets Keegan Bradley (left).

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Broyles competed in the American Junior Golf Association Championships in Killington this year.

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continued from page 1A Broyles started playing golf at age 11.

He decided to make it his sport from the day he started, his father, Bradford Broyles, said. “He’s all in on golf. It’s a game that you never master.”

Broyles won the club championship at Green Mountain National at age 13, making him the youngest men’s club champion in Vermont history. This past March, Broyles was invited by PGA pro Keegan Bradley of Woodstock to be part of his team for a tournament in Florida. Broyles, a rising senior at Rutland High School, already has a golf scholarship to play at the University of Connecticut after he graduates.

“He’s 100 percent self-motivated,” his father said. Broyles has a “relentless” practice schedule.

Broyles is up by 6 a.m. to make it to Green Mountain National by 8 a.m. He practices there until lunchtime and then drives to Rutland Country Club to play 36 holes with a group of friends. He finishes his day around 8 p.m.

Broyles competes in about 20 tournaments a year. When it gets too cold to

play in Vermont, he goes to Naples, Fla., between November and March and competes in tournaments there. Rutland High School allows him to continue his education online while he’s in Florida.

The Broyles family has also converted a spot in their garage to an indoor practice space.

Like other players in the AJGA championship, Broyles takes the game seriously.

The young players were laser-focused as they lined up to the tees during 95-degree weather on the first day of the tournament, Tuesday, July 3. Many of them were hoping to be recognized by college scouts.

The AJGA series is how players like Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods got their start.

To compete, players must earn enough stars at tournaments throughout the year or they have to qualify by shooting a low score.

The rules forbid parents from carrying any equipment for the players. Players have the option of being shuttled in a cart only where the hills are steep.

Male and female high school golfers,

who were caddy-less, attached umbrellas to their pushcarts to beat the heat this year.

This was the ninth year the championship has been held in Killington.

Steve Finneron, chair of the Killington Select Board, has been a volunteer since the beginning. He was one of about 90 volunteers at the tournament this year. “We have 88 volunteers in an 800-population town,” he said.

State Rep. Jim Harrison, who works part-time at the golf club, was the volunteer coordinator. “It’s a great event for the Killington area,” he said.

Abigail Wiranatha of West Covina, Calif., won the girls’ division with a 7-under-par 206, while Frankie Harris of Boca Raton, Fla., won the boys’ division with a 9-under-par 204.

Some have competed in the tournament here in the past.

Alex Zhu, 17, traveled from San Ramon, Calif. Zhu participated in the AGJA championships for two years in Killington. He said he was surprised by how warm it was on Tuesday. Although he wasn’t happy with

his score the first day, Zhu won 10th place at the end of the three-day tournament with a 1-over-par 214. He started playing golf at age 13.

“I like it for its competitive nature and connections you make with other players,” he said.

It was the first time at Green Mountain National for some. Eric Stevens, 17, of New Jersey, played here for the first time last week. “It’s hilly,” said Stevens, who was cut from the qualifying round with 12-overpar.

Mia Grzywinski, 17, came from Farmington, Conn. Grzywinski finished with 33 over par and didn’t make the cut to move onto the final round.

“It’s always a challenge to get better,” she said just before she began a round on Tuesday. “There’s never a perfect score.”

Green Mountain National, a municipal golf course surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest, is known to be challenging. The 18-hole course is frequently named one of the best golf courses in the state.

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This ride is best for beginners. Don’t miss Voldemort, Broken advised local rider Connor McGrath.

“It has the smoothest Handlebar berms and is non-technical,” McGrath said.

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out of state and the country in our first two seasons and I look forward to another great season being a part of such a fun and fierce community.”

The program began two years ago. It’s expanding this year with new pros from around the region leading the rides. other fun Pros in the region to lead rides.

“Our first two years proved successful with many female riders of all ability levels enjoying the Friday bi-weekly rides and post-ride happy hour. We welcomed total beginners, cross country riders looking to sharpen descending skills, and advanced rippers looking to explore SUP Lessons & SUP Yoga Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and Pilates New Student Special: 5 classes for $30 802-770-4101 Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500• killingtonyoga.com

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Female mountain bikers of all ability levels are welcome to share their passion for the sport and make new connections. Participation is free with your own bike and a valid bike park ticket or pass. Discounted tickets and rentals are available for $22 each for participants on these evenings and are only valid during the time of the session.

After the Killington Bike Park closes, the Killington Divas of Dirt enjoy happy hour at the Snowshed Umbrella Bar. For more information on Killington Divas of Dirt events, email Amy Alton at aalton@killington.com or call the Killington Bike Shop at 802-422-6232 for more information.

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Cooler in the Mountains kicks off with reggae band, HIRIE Saturday, July 14, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—With a full lineup released, Killington Resort’s 2018 Cooler in the Mountain Concert Series begins Saturday, July 14, with HIRIE. Concerts are all free! The eight-week series features top names from the national music scene. This family-friendly event returns to the K-1 Base Area this summer on Saturdays from 3:30-6 p.m.

Hirie – the frontwoman of the exhilarating reggae band HIRIE – grew up a global citizen. Her father worked for the United Nations and she was born in the Philippines, spent years in Italy, before her family settled in Hawaii, which became her spiritual home.

While in Hawaii, Hirie fell in love with reggae music, and took to the culture naturally.

On the radio, and in conversation, she would hear the exclamation “Irie.” The popular reggae term is derived from a Jamaican patois, and it encompasses warmth and positivity – it’s a greeting, an affectionate term of approval, and a mindset.

HIRIE is ready to offer a global spiritual uplift. Melding the balmy island touches of its singer’s beloved home – as symbolized by its moniker’s first letter, an “H” for “Hawaii,” with that feeling of irie – the group offers a soundtrack of hope.

Killington Resort will determine whether the venue will be outdoors or indoors (K-1 Lodge) by 11 a.m. on the day of the event. Check the conditions report at killington.com.

Pets are allowed, but please keep them under control and away from the concrete areas. Pets are not allowed on the Umbrella Bar deck.

Upcoming shows: July 21 - Barefoot Truth Aug. 18 - Super Doppler July 28 - Hailey Jane and the Primates Aug. 25 - Max Creek Aug. 4 - Rustic Overtones Sept. 1 - Donovan Frankenreiter Aug. 11 - The Funky Dawgz Brass Band For more info, visit killington.com.

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Kicking off the series on Friday, July 13 is 8084. Energetic, charismatic and dedicated, 8084 has been exciting audiences for over a decade. Sharing the stage with such acts as Aldo Nova, Toto, April Wine, Warrant, Edgar Winter, Blue Oyster Cult, and Henry Lee Summer, the group has performed throughout all of the northeast, mid-Atlantic and southern states, as well

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Whether in an intimate club in Columbus, Georgia or before 10,000 people at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada, 8084 always demonstrates the ability to please a crowd.

This edition of Friday Night Live also features an acoustic set from Nikki Adams, pottery demos by the Rutland Rec, craft night at Wonderfeet Kids Museum, and more. Bring lawn chairs to sit and enjoy the concert. Organizers remind the public that there is no smoking at downtown events, for the family-friendly atmosphere.

Upcoming concerts include Kat Wright on July 20, and John Waite on July 27. For more information, visit downtownrutland. com.

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Downing College Chapel Choir from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom will be hosted by St. James Episcopal Church in Woodstock for the Sixth Liturgy Festival, July 12-15.

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July 12-15—WOODSTOCK—On July 12 -15, members of the Downing College Chapel Choir from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom will be hosted by St. James Episcopal Church in Woodstock for the Sixth Liturgy Festival, “From Contemplation to Celebration: The Power of Words, Music and Silence in Worship and Prayer.” The event includes a keynote speaker and workshops featuring topics ranging from meditation practices to communal and celebratory worship, as well as a selection of daily services.

The Chapel Choir, a mixed-voice choir, will perform a choral evensong on its own and will also be singing with the St. James choir. In addition to the performances of the Downing choir, the visiting organist will give a recital at St. James Church.

Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1800 by the bequest of Sir George Downing. Located in the center of the city, the college community is comprised of committed scholars, students, and current and future leaders in their fields. The Chapel at Downing College is a beautiful element of the campus and is a key component in the musical life of

the college. The Downing College Chapel Choir is comprised mostly of students from the college and sings both in the United Kingdom and abroad.

The three-day festival will include a workshop on “Contemplative Text: Past and Present” by Dr. Hester Gelber, professor of religious studies (emerita), Stanford University. She will be speaking at the Norman Williams Public Library on Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m. On Saturday morning at 10 a.m., there will be a meditation workshop, “Introduction to Wisdom Circles”, led by the Rock Point Wisdom Group at North Chapel Society, Unitarian Universalist.

There will also be a series of education sessions at St. James Church throughout the Liturgy Festival, including “The Power of Silence in Prayer and Worship” with Steve Swayne, Strauss Professor of Music, Dartmouth College; “The Power of Music in Prayer and Worship” with Dr. James Lorenz, Oliver Goodenough and Louisa Denby; and “The Power of the Word in Prayer and Worship” with The Rev. Guy Collins, St. Thomas, Hanover, N.H. For more information and for the complete schedule, visit stjameswoodstock.org.

An evening with American Vinyl All Star Band to benefit Vt. State Troopers Association Saturday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—In a benefit for the Vermont State Troopers Association, the American Vinyl All Star Band will be giving a concert on Saturday, July 14 at the Woodstock Town Hall Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; showtime is at 7:30 p.m.

The American Vinyl All Star Band is made up of members of everyone’s favorite classic rock bands: Jeffery “Skunk” Baxter, founding member of Steely Dan and guitarist from the Doobie Brothers; Barry Goudreau and Fran Sheehan, guitarist and bass player formerly of the band Boston; Leroy “LSR” Romans, keyboardist of the Wailers and Third World; Robert “Mousey” Thompson, drummer from the James Brown Band; and Danny Beissel, lead vocalist of Fosterchild. Also joining American Vinyl All Star Band for the evening will be special guest Phil Stokes, bass player from the country rock band Pure Prairie

League.

Skunk and Bill Johnson, manager, started the group as a way of giving back to charities and has been doing so for many years, officially calling the group the American Vinyl All Star Baand.

The group has appeared at venues and arenas across the country, performing classic rock hits from the bands in which they once played.

Their years of experience performing with some of the most recognized bands in the industry make them one of the most sought-after groups today. Together they are responsible for over 100 million records sold.

A special guest performance to open this exclusive show will be artist Jamie Lee Thurston, a Vermont-native, Nashville musician who plays

good ol’ roll-up-yoursleeves rockin’ country.

Thurston has enjoyed tremendous success with Top 40 hits and his new record, “The Window,” debuted recently at No. 17 on iTunes charts.

The concert will benefit the Vermont State Troopers Association which provides assistance to families of fallen officers.

Woodstock Town Hall Theater is located at 31 The Green, Woodstock.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with Jamie Lee Thurston taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Post-party will be hosted by Worthy Kitchen at 442 Woodstock Road, Woodstock.

Tickets $49.50 for general admission, $100 for Gold Circle, which includes a meet and greet.

Purchase tickets online at pentanglearts.org. For more information, call 802-484-1278.

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“Trilobite” by Xavier Cortada is part of his exhibit on display at ArtisTree.

A taste of Cuba comes to ArtisTree Saturday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—On Saturday, July 14, ArtisTree Community Arts Center will host a Cuban cultural festival featuring two remarkable artists from Miami, Fla., both with life and work immersed in their native Cuba culture and history.

Laura Mazon, guitarist and Xavier Cortada, visual artist join us for an exciting day. The events of the day are free and open to the public with workshops and events begin at 10:30 a.m. and continuing into the evening.

Musician Laura Mazon, take the stage at 7:30 p.m. in ArtisTree’s Hay

Loft. She is an internationally awarded classical guitarist and one of the most outstanding and promising young musicians in South Florida, who envisions music performance as part of a holistic art expression. Adam Levine called Mazon “an artist of majesty and sensitivity.”

Xavier Cortada’ s artwork, displayed in ArtisTree’s gallery through July 14, has been described by author Mark Miller as “an amalgamation of Cuban Modernism, a form of expressionism, and black outlines and bold tropical colors.” He brings a remarkable work history

to ArtisTree with much to share about his artistic passions and Cuban influences.

“Cuba: So Near, So Far” is a underlying theme of the day, since both artists experience the typical Cuban-American familiarity of a land so dear to their hearts, but in many ways so far out of reach. ArtisTree invites all to a wide-variety of events throughout the day, including an art exhibit and artist talk and a guitar workshop and performance. To see the full schedule, visit artistreevt. org. ArtisTree is located at 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret.

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Okemo introduces All Come Home Music Festival July 12-14—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort will be celebrating some of the biggest musical acts of our time during New England’s premier tribute-band event that will feature the music of Neil Diamond, Talking Heads, David Bowie, Queen, The Beatles and more. Okemo’s All Come Home Music Festival is scheduled for July 12, 13 and 14 at Okemo Jackson Gore base area.

The festival includes two concert venues. The courtyard stage, located outside the Jackson Gore Inn, and adjacent to Okemo’s Adventure Zone, will feature a lineup of free music on Friday and Saturday afternoons, July 13-14. Bands scheduled for July 13 are Get Up Jack and The Tricksters. Bands for July 14 will be Fox on the Run and Summers with Sammy.

At 6 p.m. on each of the three festival days, July 12, 13 and 14, the Main Stage, located at the Jackson Gore Paleo Field, will come to life.

Thursday, July 12 will feature Studio Two – the Beatles before America, followed by Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute Band. Surreal Neil and the band perform timeless classics including “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” “Cracklin’ Rose,” Cherry Cherry,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and many more.

Friday, July 13, will begin with Start Making Sense – a Talking Heads Tribute, followed by David Brighton’s Space Oddity – the Quintessential David Bowie Concert Experience. The musicians in the seven-piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads’ brilliant career. Together they bring much of the Heads’ unique live show

to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne. Space Oddity – The Ultimate David Bowie Experience is a live, multi-media spectacle that takes audience members on a musical journey through the constantly changing career of rock `n` roll’s most celebrated innovator. David Brighton and his band deliver a stunning note-for-note theatrical event that witnesses Bowie’s transformation from space-aged rock idol, to polished mainstream media star.

Saturday, July 14, will feature Josh Panda Misty Mountain Hop – a Led Zeppelin Tribute, followed by Almost Queen – The Ultimate Queen Experience. Self-described as the most authentic Queen live show since the days of Queen themselves, the four-member band delivers signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes.

Admission to the afternoon concerts in the Jackson Gore Inn court-

yard is free. The tribute-band concerts are ticketed events. Single-night tickets and festival passes for all three Main Stage shows are available for purchase. A festival weekend lodging package is also available. The festival pass includes access to all three Main Stage shows and is priced at $75 in advance or $85 during the festival.

Main Stage shows purchased separately, Thursday, Friday or Saturday (each a show-specific ticket), are $30 in advance or $34 during the festival.

Children 10 and under will be admitted for free.

Food trucks will offer dining options. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings will be available for purchase.

Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are welcome in the Main Stage area, and specific zones will be designated for blankets, low-profile chairs and fullsized lawn chairs. Re-entry will not be allowed. The event is rain-or-shine.

For info, visit okemo.com.

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This giant schnauzer, GCH Ingebar’s Tynan Dances with Wildflowers, a.k.a., Ty, won Best in Show in July, 2017. He was also the No. 1 dog all breed in the U.S. in 2017.

Hundreds of dogs to compete at Vermont Scenic Circuit Dog Show July 12-15—TUNBRIDGE—The Woodstock Dog Club has joined forces with the Green Mountain Dog Club once again to bring dog lovers the annual Vermont Scenic Circuit Dog Show. Hundreds of dogs and their owners will get the chance to strut their stuff in the show ring Thursday through Sunday, July 12-15 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds, 1 Fairground Lane, Route 110, Tunbridge. Events run from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Admission is free.

Spectators can meet and greet a variety of different dog breeds, learn about breeds and speak with breeders, watch judging, competitions among owner-handlers as well as young puppies, watch obedience and rally trials, participate in a dog show tour , watch owners take their dogs through the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) and AKC Trick Dog Testing, and more. Other fun activities include an ice cream social during group judging on Thursday and Friday, a barbecue with live music by Papa Gray Beard and a beer tent by Upper Pass Beer Company on Saturday.

For more information or a full schedule of events, visit woodstockdogclub.org.

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Heading up the mountains of Killington Resort, this Race to the Peak participant isn’t out of the weeds yet.

Race to the Peak draws toughest 5k racers for an uphill battle Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Join Killington Boot Camp for its fourth annual Race to the Peak, Saturday, July 14 with a 9 a.m. start time.

Organizers have dubbed it “The hardest 5K you’ll ever run.”

The race starts from Snowshed Base Lodge at Killington Resort. Participants will run or hike to the peak of Killington Mountain. It’s all uphill.

Check-in and day-of registration will be open at 8 a.m. behind Snowshed Lodge. Bib number and racer bag pickup will be available Friday, July 13 from 5-7 p.m. at The Lookout, 2910 Killing-

ton Road.

The top five men and women will receive choice prizes. All age group winners will receive a prize. All participants will be entered into a raffle for special prizes, including Spartan Race entries.

In 2017, William Wheeler, a 37-yearold male, won the race with a time of 33:49. Second place went to Chris Palko, a 30-year-old male, with a time of 37:49.

In third was Kristina Suddard, a 33-yearold female, with a time of 39:59.

Register for the race in advance at killingtonbootcamp.com.

Sunday, July 15, 4 p.m.—ROCHESTER—A popular destination on a Sunday afternoon, with chamber music as it was meant to be, the small venue and intimate setting at the Rochester Federated church is a mainstay of the Rochester Chamber Music Society.

Known for the high quality of chamber music, and presenting world-class musicians for the past 24 years, the RCMS hosts Vanessa Holroyd, flute; Mary Rowell, violin; and Cynthia Huard, piano, Sunday, July 15 at 4 p.m.

Programming will include Nino Rota’s Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano. Italian born Nino Rota is widely known for his film scores including the Godfather movies. In addition, the program features Borne’s Fantasie Brillante on themes from Bizet’s Carmen, and Prokofiev’s Flute Sonata in D major, Op.94 and Greenstein’s “Be There.”

The church is located in the center of town on North Main Street in the village of Rochester.

For more information, visit rcmsvt.org or call 802-767-9234.

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Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar serves a variety of dining options that include Handmade Burgers, Dogs, Grilled Chicken, Fish, Hand-cut Fries, and many other meals and sides. Also choose from 11 flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream. 776-4921

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

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

Peppinos

Chef-owned since 1992, Peppino’s offers Neapolitan cuisine at its finest: pasta, veal, chicken, seafood, steak, and flatbreads. If you want it, Peppino’s has it! Aprés-hour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads. For reservations, call 802-422-3293. www.peppinosvt.com.

Red Clover

Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz.

Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802775-2290, redcloverinn.com

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.

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Seward’s Dairy

If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.

Sugar and Spice

Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right.

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

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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FOOD MATTERS Refreshing wines for hot days July heat got you down?

Don’t worry, us too. Cue Domain Pichot Vouvray Chenin Blanc. This semidry, medium-bodied wine will give you the best of both worlds from one of the oldest family-owned wineries in a petit village: Vouvray, France.

Tropical senses from grapefruit, pineapple, lychee, mango and pear will have your mind thinking of a crystal white beach, while layers of tart, dry acidity bring you to a misty Summit Pond ‘scape as you sip your wine on the Foundry dock. A perfect balance to channel your inner zen. If hard decision making is relatable, this wine has your back. It pairs nicely with a variety of meals due to it’s versatility, so you’re in luck! Just make sure it’s served on the chillier side.

Open 7 nights a week starting May 28th

Farmers’ Markets – fresh, local, delicious Vermont Farmers’ Market, Depot Park, Rutland (75+ vendors!)

Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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WEEKLY CRAFT BEER & WINE FEATURES Monday through Thursday: 3pm – 10pm • Friday: 3pm – 11pm Saturday: 11am – 11pm • Sunday: 11am – 10pm 63 Summit Path • 802.422.5335 WWW. FOUNDRYKILLINGTON .COM

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

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

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

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

Mt. Tom Farmers’ Market, Mt. Tom parking lot,Woodstock Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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KILLINGTON’S ONLY WATERSIDE DINING ENJOY $1.50 OYSTERS

Sending it over to Santa Barbara, Calif., family-owned and operated Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard produces unforgettable wine that knows how to party and keep it rockin’. Fess Parker’s Frontier Red Blend boasts distinguished fruit sources, skilled vintners or winemakers and a passion for the craft.

Rhone, Bordeaux, and Zinfadel (fancy names for grape varieties) combine to create a one of a kind California experience with notes of dark cherries, raspberries, coffee (no, not Starbucks), and green olives.

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The Catamont Crossing is coming to Fair Haven Concerts in the Park July 12.

Catamount Crossing brings bluegrass to Fair Haven concert series Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— Bluegrass is back! Catamount Crossing will take the stage at the Fair Haven Concerts in the Park on Thursday, July 12 beginning at 7 p.m. Catamount Crossing features Bob on banjo, guitar and vocals, Sarah Amos on vocals, Freeman Corey on fiddle, Bob Dick on bass, Gary Darling on mandolin and Steve Wright on guitar.

The band puts on a very entertaining high energy show, with stellar vocals, terrific original material, plus some great new interpretations of some bluegrass classics.

The seventh in the series of 10 concerts will once again feature free ice cream

cones. Caramel popcorn, hot dogs, sodas, and water will also be available for purchase. The very popular door prize drawing will be held during intermission about 7:45 p.m., after which the 50/50 is drawn.

Picnic tables are set up around the park for those who want to come and dine before the show. The farmers’ market is located at the north end of the park from 3-6 p.m., as well. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

The concerts go on rain or shine. The rain location is the Baptist Church located at the south end of the park.

Killington Music Festival presents Cellos Galore program

R.A.V.E. to host 39th car show and flea market Saturday & Sunday, July 14-15— RUTLAND—The Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts (R.A.V.E.) are pleased to invite everyone to attend the 39th annual R.A.V.E. Car Show and Flea Market on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. Joining 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chevy truck as well as the 40th birthday of R.A.V.E.!

Events planned for this year’s show include cars for sale, an assortment of flea market vendors, retail vendors, handcraft vendors, food vendors, music, door prizes, a coloring contest for all ages, spark plug changing, piston toss, and a few new games. There will be a photo opportunity area setup complete with props.

NSRA safety inspectors will available throughout the weekend to do a safety inspection of vehicles. There will be a car cruise that leaves the fairgrounds Saturday afternoon at about 3:30 p.m., taking participants on a scenic tour of the area.

New this year, the Rutland Area First Robotics Team through Stafford Technical Center and GE will be giving demonstrations from 12-2 p.m. each day. On Sunday, the Vermont Youth Safety Council will be there with the Turn Off Texting driver simulator. Rutland Sheriff’s Department/Vermont

Highway Safety Program will have a rollover demonstrator on hand.

A 50/50 raffle will benefit the WSYB Christmas Fund. There will be one drawing on Sunday afternoon, with tickets being sold all weekend. A silent auction will benefit the Rutland Free Clinic. Other donations will be made to area charities from the profits of this show.

This year’s show is also a Cruisin’ New England magazine Super Wheels Showdown qualifying event: one vehicle will be chosen to go the showdown in Shrewsbury, Mass. in the fall.

New this year, participants will be giving away five additional “favorites” trophies on Saturday only, for those that cannot attend on Sunday.

On Sunday at 3 p.m., organizers will be presenting trophies to the Favorite 50 vehicles in the show, along with specialty awards.

Show hours are Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,and Sunday, July 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spectator admission is a $5 donation; under age 12 is admitted free. Show car registration begins at 7 a.m. each day and the fee is $20 for a car and two adults. Pre-1948 stock vehicles are admitted free.

For more information, call 802-7792556 before 9 p.m., email at ravecarclub@gmail.com, or visit ravecarclubvt.com.

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Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—On the evening of Saturday, July 14, the Killington Music Festival will be performing works of Handel, Vivaldi and Schubert in Cellos Galore.

In this program, Schubert’s grand String Quintet featuring two cellos will take center stage, full of luscious melodies and featuring guest artist Gayane Manasjan Fullford. Also performing this evening are the following Killington Music Festival renowned faculty members: on violin – Daniel Andai, Huifang Chen, John Vaida, Arik Braude, Boris Abramov and guest artist Mickey Reisman; on viola – Sophie Arbuckle; on cello – Theodore Buchholz; on bass – Pascale Delache-Feldman; and on piano – Alexandra Carlson and Yianni Iliadis.

Concerts are held at the Ramshead Lodge at Killington Resort at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 800621-6867. For more information, call 802-773-4003 or visit killingtonmusicfestival.org.

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Chevy truck. See ones like this, and many more makes and models at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, July 14-15.

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Rutland County RC Flyers holds Fun Fly in Fair Haven Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Join in one of the most colorful, action-packed events of the summer. The public is invited to enjoy the Rutland County RC Flyers annual Fun Fly on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the site of the old Fair Haven Municipal Airport. Take Exit 2 off of Rt. 4 and follow the signs.

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day. Grab some lunch, and check out the exciting noontime show. Come meet the pilots, see the aircraft up close, and vote for Best in Show.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit rcflyers.org or find them on Facebook.

The Rutland County RC Flyers is a chartered club with the Academy of Model Aeronautics. It promotes the RC aviation hobby and designated us as a Gold Level Leader Club. It offers a topnotch flying field, and active group of pilots. To fly at Fair Haven, you must be a club member (or guest), and a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

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The lawn at the old Fair Haven Municipal Airport is filled with radio controlled aircrafts of all scales.

Killington Softball League: The game of the century goes to 10 innings While most people were clinging to their air conditioners, the Killington Softball League had games in the 90-plus degree heat. Not all games though. Apparently, it was too hot to play in Killington, but Bridgewater is where men play softball.

Fans in attendance saw a game for the ages. Some are calling it the “Game of the Year.” I’m calling it the “Game of the Decade.” McGrath’s Sushi battled First Stop Moshers Base Camp in a thrilling affair. FSMBC started out flat in the top of the first with no runs and a big “Cold Beer K”

by Chris Major. MS took a 2-0 lead in the bottom after RBI singles from “Big” Josh Tarleton and Owen “OhhhWhen” Murphy. FSMBC got on the board in the second after Wyatt Mosher drove in Mike “Bouff” Bouffard.

MS got a little breathing room in the bottom, getting three runs for a 5-1 lead. They also took the lead in the “CBK” department with one each from Josh “Long Time No K” Linton and Jack Boymer. It was a big third inning for FSMBC as they took their first lead of the game after blasting through their order for five runs.

They used that momentum to hold MS to no runs, but they slowed down as well, with no runs in the fourth or fifth. MS woke up their bats in the fifth to regain the lead 8-6. Jamie Rameau stayed hot and scored for the second time that game. Mosher scored in the sixth to cut the lead in half and they tied it up 2-2 in the “CBKs” with Max Elles getting one. FSMBC played some great “D” in the bottom of the sixth to keep their deficit at one, 8-7. Pitcher Johnny Sharpe was sharp enough using his wheels in the seventh to tie it up 8-8. On to the bottom of the seventh we go. After MS grounded out for the first out, Sharpe was not so and walked the next two batters. He caught out number two after Rameau popped out and then his team got number three to send the game to extra innings. FSMBC went down 1-2-3 for the first time all game, not a good time for that. MS was looking good in the bottom with a leadoff double by Cliff Melendy. Boymer added a hit after

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him and Melendy went for the game winning score but was thrown out at home for the biggest out of the game. They still had a runner on second with only one out. The next batter flew out, but Tarleton hit a single moving Boymer to third. Just 60 feet from the win, Murphy popped out to send it to the ninth. MS turned up the “D” and Ezrah Lemiux put out the first two batters and then Sharpe hit a dribbler and was thrown out at first. MS went down 1-2-3 in the bottom to send the game to the tenth for the first time in league history. As darkness was setting in, this inning needed a winner or it would be continued at a later date. FSMBC went STANDINGS 1. Clearly Moguls 8-3 2. First Stop Moshers Base Camp 7-4 3. Killington Resort 6-4 4. McGraths Sushi 6-6 5. OmyaRamas 5-5 6. Karrtel 0-10 SCHEDULE Wednesday, July 11 Karrtel vs Clearly Moguls @ Killington 5:50 p.m.

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absolutely nuts in the top of the tenth, completely batting through their order and scoring six runs. They saved the best for last since that was the most runs in an inning all game. Bouff had a nice looking sac in that inning for a run. Remarkably they scored five of the runs with two outs. Things were looking grim for MS - and they were - as FSMBC shut them down 1-2-3 to end the game with their biggest win to date.

Earlier in the night, MS had to battle Clearly Moguls, so no team could be more fatigued than them.

MS took a 3-0 lead in the top of the first. They had a chance for more as they loaded the bases with one out, a “CBK” by Zach “Cookie” Cook, but Jeremy Prior “For Hire” hit into an inning ending double-play. CM hit through their order in the bottom, scoring six runs for a 6-3 lead. Judd “Magnum” Washburn blasted a three run shot over the fence in right for half of those.

MS tied it up in the second and again had bases loaded but did nothing with them. CM cooled off the next two innings with only one hit and no runs. MS took the lead in the fourth with a run by Taylor Stone but also took a big 3-0 lead in “CBKs” after Prior and Linton each had one. The bottom saw CM stay cold and saw “Ronzoni” Hacker get a rare “Cold Beer K.” MS got three in the fifth to stretch their lead 10-6 and those were all part of a two-out rally. Joe “Jax Stripper” Montemurro joined the “CBK” team. CM finally awoke their bats and scored five runs to regain the lead, 11-10 and then the wheels fell off the wagon. Murphy called it ahead of time as he told Montemurro he’s getting up in this inning. In order for that to happen, MS would have to bat through their order. Lo and behold, that happened after MS put on a hitting clinic. They put seven on the board for a commanding 17-11 lead, but did seed Ryan “CBK” in that inning for a commanding “CBK” lead as well. The lone bright spot for CM was from “Tall” Tom Gilligan who had what may be the “Web Gem of the Year” after he made a diving armsstretched-over-his-head catch in left center. His team was deflated though, just like the Patriots’ balls. They could only muster one more run which was from Gilligan. MS had more in the tank and added six more with three coming off a Murphy home run. MS cruised to a 23-12 win.

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Why volunteering is not enough

A family friend of 60 years responded to my open letter to Pope Francis, printed in last week’s Mountain Times.

She sent me a beautiful message in response to my comments that “America has lost its compassion for the suffering” and that my hope is “nearly gone.”

Mountain She offered a way on Meditation of regaining my hope: By Marguerite te to “Be the difference” Jill Dye through volunteer work to help alleviate suffering. She shared that her volunteer work and that of her family and friends reinvigorates her hope through action.

I agree that volunteer work is important and can fill a role. I, too, am inspired by faith through good work. But, as other Catholic friends have commented, “no matter how much we do to ‘Be the difference,’ if there are those in power (or government) who are working at cross purposes to the good so many people are trying to bring about, it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to right the wrongs inflicted on innocent people.”

At times in the past I’ve also felt lifted up while volunteering in various roles. My friend suggested volunteering with children, which I do love to do. I’ve helped and taught children in orphanages, shelters, and schools. I loved serving women and children in Buenos Aires slums and Argentina’s rural indigenous communities, but working under a military dictatorship and living under constant fear did anything but lift us up.

I feel enormously frustrated by the lack of compassion demonstrated in our own government and society of exclusion. At a time like this, feeding the homeless doesn’t make me feel better or more hopeful. What I want is action for change: for the world’s richest nation to eliminate

WHEN GOVERNMENT SERVICES HAVE BEEN CUT DOWN TO THE BONE OR COMPLETELY SLASHED, VOLUNTEER WORK IS A DROP IN THE BUCKET. homelessness and hunger. What I can see more and more is that our individual actions, as good as they may be, only meet the tip of the iceberg of needs.

When government services have been cut down to the bone or completely slashed, volunteer work is a drop in the bucket. For example, while Habitat for Humanity may build 100 houses, government-funded affordable housing programs may contribute more than 10,000 units for low income families in need. The amount of needed funding has been significantly cut over the past 20 years. Millions of low income families are on waiting lists.

Studying injustice and educating on behalf of people in need is truly a full time (volunteer) job. Normally I’m happy, enthusiastic, and filled with faith and hope for the future. However, there are many reasons I feel discouraged, along with most of my friends. I chose to share my innermost feelings and fears with the pope because: Migrant, refugee, and asylum seeking children have been forcibly separated from their parents at our border and held in mass cages on mats on the floor.

The human right to affordable, available healthcare is threatened and lost, and many have suffered, even perished.

Environmental protection laws have been eliminated or compromised.

Public education is being manipulated to cater to rich kids, to the detriment of the poor.

Tax cuts have been orchestrated to benefit the rich and result in cuts to basic human services for the poor.

Cheating and lies have become commonplace to benefit an oligarchy based on power and greed.

My own government’s policies are triggering my fear from living under Argentina’s military dictatorship, along with the fear of our immigrants, and nearly all of my Jewish friends.

I say volunteering is not enough.Our government must honor the values we once shared as a democratic nation and as a beacon of freedom and hope in the world.

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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Dissolute dabblers

By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul

Robert McCloskey’s Make way for Ducklings is one of my favorite childhood books. I loved the way Mr. and Mrs. Mallard interacted, their seemingly endless search for the perfect nesting place, the description of classic Boston neighborhoods, and the whimsical names of their eight ducklings.

Not until I started reading the story to my own children, several years ago now, did I notice Mr. Mallard ditches Mrs. Mallard after the ducklings

hatch, leaving her to tend to eight kids on her own, amid the dangers of snapping turtles and Boston traffic.

It turns out Mr. Mallard, with his handsome green head, dapper blue wing patches, and charmingly curled tail can be a bit of a scamp; male mallards will mate with just about any feathered thing that floats on water.

And they’re not always nice about it.

Hybridization among different species of ducks is not all that unusual, but mallards are one of the most

common hybridizers, crossing with black ducks, mottled ducks, teals, and others, often by forced copulation.

This aggressive, nonselective behavior pays off in the short term, but in the longer term the verdict is still out. While mallards are the most abundant and widespread duck species in North America – with an estimated 11.6 million breeding birds in 2014, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – their population has dropped by 29 percent along the Atlantic Coast since 2000 and by 40 percent in New York and Pennsylvania. The reason – or reasons – for that population decline is not clear, but one theory is that wild mallards and farm-raised mallard game birds have mingled in a genetically detrimental manner.

Mallard ducks are not native to the Northeast, although according to Michael Schummer, a biology professor at the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, it’s not clear whether they arrived on their own, following open space as forests were cleared, or were introduced. Until the 1960s, The Outside Story, page 33A

July gardening tips

By Charlie Nardozzi, Garden Consultant

Growing butterfly milkweed, harvesting garden produce often, and keeping container plantings watered are some of the gardening activities for this month.

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is not a weed at all (a plant out of place that you don’t want in your garden).

Better common names are butterfly or orange milkweed, as it is in the milkweed family, has orange flowers in mid to late summer, and attracts butterflies. Other benefits are that it is hardy, low maintenance, good in rain gardens as well as drought and dry soils, tolerates deer, and the leaves feed monarch butterfly larvae. For all these reasons it was named the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2017.

Harvest tomatoes, zucchini, beans, and other fruiting crops frequently to encourage continued production. Re-

move any fruits that have gone by unless you’re in competition for the biggest zucchini! You don’t want the plant to produce mature seeds because that will signal that it’s time to slow down fruit production.

Check container-grown plants frequently, and water as necessary to keep soil moist. Soil can dry out very quickly, especially in small containers and those made of clay.

Hanging baskets, especially those lined with sphagnum moss or coir (the rough tan material made of coconut husk fibers), also dry out daily when plants are mature. If you bought a basket already planted, or didn’t incorporate water absorbing gels at planting, scratch some in the surface now. You can find these at many complete garden stores.

They hold much water, releasing it to the plants over time.

Home brew finalist, page 33A

Are you a subscriber?

In the olden days, the word “subscription” typically was applied to just magazines and newspapers.

Today, that’s not the case. Americans are buying everything from meal kits to baby products to vitamins by subscription.

MONEY MATTERS

BY KEVIN THEISSEN A McKinsey & Company survey found that “Although streaming-media subscriptions have been popular for some time – 46 percent of consumers in our survey subscribed to an online streaming-media service – shoppers are now also turning to subscriptions for consumer goods. Male shoppers are more likely than women to have three or more active subscriptions

– 42 percent versus 28 percent, respectively.…”

In general, consumers pay monthly fees to receive goods or services that have tangible benefits.

For instance, subscriptions may be appealing because they replenish everyday items and reduce the need for trips to a store (razors, vitamins, household goods), provide exclusive access to lower-priced or highly-coveted goods and services (apparel, food, movies), or deliver curated experiences that delight subscribers or allow them to sample new things (video gaming gear, pet products, beauty products, treats, books, gift boxes). Recently, the business model was applied to automobiles.

Remember, however, subscriptions can be a double-edged sword.

On the one hand, they can help subscribers save time and money. For example, samples of beauty products eliminate wasteful purchases by helping consumers learn which

items they prefer before they spend hours shopping and buy a full-sized product they don’t like.

On the other hand, subscriptions are ongoing and, while they may be economical choices, even small costs can add up over time. In addition, subscriptions often renew automatically – and they may go unused. Many people have paid gym memberships for months even when they’re not working out regularly. The same thing can happen with other types of subscriptions.

Sure, it’s fun to open a box with a surprise inside. Just make sure the surprise – a book, a product, a pet toy, or something else – does more than clutter your home.

If you’re not sure how subscriptions are affecting your budget, it’s a good idea to review your monthly credit card bill and bank statement.

If you’re spending more than you should, decide where to cut back.

Kevin Theissen is principal of Skygate Financial, Ludlow.

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The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

By Lani Duke

Vermont’s first fine arts academy Castleton University plans to open the Vermont Academy of Fine Arts on the CU campus in the fall of 2019.

Attending high school students may earn an average 30 college credits in creative writing, music, and theater while living on campus.

To apply students must submit a portfolio or audition. If accepted they can enroll in their high school senior year. Vermont high school students can attend tuition-free through the early college education program; out-of-state students pay a reduced tuition rate. Younger high school and middle school students may participate in summer classes and camp experiences.

The academy is an important element in com-

VEDA helps Maple Ridge Meats expand The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) approved $150,000 in financing to help Maple Ridge Meats LLC of Benson to expand to meet increased demand for its services. The

USDA-inspected slaughter and processing facility processes animals raised by local growers. The expansion will double the cooling/freezer storage capacity, improving efficiencies in ani-

mal processing and product handling.

In all, VEDA recently approved $100 million in loans for commercial, agricultural, small business, and energy project across the state.

batting Castleton’s declining enrollment. CU officials believe the academy is the first art academy in the state with potential to attract serious budding artists, Dean of Enrollment Maurice D. Ouimet Jr. said. Plans call for promoting the academy in every high school in Vermont in the coming year.

The announcement was made via castleton.edu/ news-media. A dedicated page for the academy is in the planning.

Pasture walk to explore new grazing practices Liberty Farm, 587 Blissville Road, Poultney, opens its pastures July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon for an interactive program on grazing, pasture ecology, and related topics, as well as on the new RAPs (Required Agricultural Practices) and their effect on grazing operations. RAPs have been promulgated by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to protect local waters in conformance with 2015’s Clean Water Act (Act 46). Cheryl Cesario, grazing

outreach specialist with UVM Extension, will lead the grazing portion of the program.

Similar pasture walks are conducted throughout the state, sponsored by the respective conservation districts and UVM Extension.

The Bennington County Conservation District will also participate.To participate in the free pasture walk, register by July 19 with Nanci McGuire, 802-775-8034, ext. 117 or email nanci.mcguire@vt.nacdnet.net.

Hunter ed courses being held now Vermont Fish & Wildlife says anyone interested in taking a hunter education course should consider doing so this summer, because fewer courses will be available later in the year.

“Invariably many people are disappointed when they can’t find a hunter education course being given in the fall,” said Nicole Meier with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s Hunter Education Program. “We actually have more courses available now because many of our certified volunteer instructors have more time to give the courses before

hunting seasons begin.”

“While more classes will be added through September, if a course opens up now, this is the time to sign up for it! Don’t wait until the last minute.”

Completion of a free course is required prior to purchasing a person’s first Vermont hunting, bow hunting or trapping license.

Upcoming courses and information are listed on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website (vtfishandwildlife.com). For more information about hunter education in Vermont call 802-828-1193.

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Courtney Gaboriault, 29, a Vermont Department of Public Safety employee, was killed Wednesday in Barre by a former boyfriend, police say.

State employee killed in domestic violence incident

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

BARRE—The killing of 29-year-old Courtney Gaboriault in Barre earlier this week was the fifth domestic violence related homicide in Vermont this year, the state attorney general’s office said on Friday.

“Right now,” said Auburn Watersong, policy director at the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, “we’re kind of unfortunately on the same path we were last year.”

“Everytime we experience a tragedy like this we feel that weight,” she said.

The attorney general’s office, which tracks information for the Vermont Fatality Review Commission, has not yet issued a formal report for 2017.

But the current confirmed number is that 10 of the 16 homicides in Vermont in 2017 involved domestic violence, Bram Kranichfeld, chief of the attorney general’s office criminal division, said.

Halfway through 2018, Kranichfeld said, five of the 11 homicides committed so far this year have involved domestic violence.

“It’s heartbreaking,” said Avaloy Lanning, executive director of NewStory Cen-

ter, a domestic violence shelter in Rutland.

“We would like to say that there would never be a domestic violence homicide, that’s the goal.”

Gaboriault, an employee of the Department of Public Safety for the last five years, was shot to death on the morning of the Fourth of July, by her ex-boyfriend, Luke Lacroix, police say.

Police described Lacroix as barging into Gaboriault’s apartment on Long Street near Barre’s city center, brandishing a 9mm handgun. He engaged in a struggle with Fred Longchamp, a friend of Gaboriault who also was in the apartment. Longchamp broke free from Lacroix, escaped, and phoned the police.

By the time officers arrived it was too late. Lacroix had fatally shot Gaboriault and then turned the gun on himself.

Lacroix had no criminal record, nor any restraining orders against him, according to police. Lacroix and Gaboriault had split up about eight months ago, police said.

Domestic violence prevention specialists said on Friday that this was not

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The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

By Lani Duke

City not liable for 2014 sewer backup on Butterfly Ave. Rutland City is not liable for sewage backup along Butterfly Avenue in May 2014, the Vermont Supreme Court has ruled. Three million gallons of rain and hail overwhelmed the combined sewer and stormwater lines in May 2014; basements flooded with the backup.

Keith and Jackie Lorman, Charles and Melissa Gallagher, and Daniel and Alice Daly filed suit in January 2015, claiming the city had been negligent in sewer line design, construction, maintenance, and repair. The city created a nuisance and trespassed on their land, they complained.

Real careers begin here Beginning this fall, Mill River and Otter Valley seniors will have the benefit of a pilot program to help them create viable career paths. The Real Careers @ Rutland County program is administered by the Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board (RRWIB) which is partnering with Rutland Economic Development Corporation and funded by a Department of Labor grant to bring the program to students.

It’s State Fair time!

Comedy, sleight of hand, music, food and all things agriculture highlight the recently announced list of activities and entertainers at the 173rd Vermont State Fair, scheduled for Aug. 14-18 at the South Main St. fairgrounds.

To urbanites, the fair provides a glimpse of Vermont traditions of long ago . . . and the sounds, smells, and tastes of that past too. Youth and adults submit their handicrafts, garden produce, baking, preserving, and photographs to be judged against their peers. The fair will offer a look at Vermont’s “heirloom” breeds, like the all-purpose family cow, the Randal Lineback, from the farm of Everett Randal in Sunderland for small homestead use, producing both milk and meat, and also useful for transportation.

Dogs, oxen, chickens and pigs will perform, pull, entertain and race. 4-H will put on displays of handicrafts, art and livestock will be proudly shown by Vermont kids.

It’s always fascinating to see the tools farmers used in the early days, a living memory of how hard people worked to make their own food and clothes, let alone create a salable product off their land.

On the Midway in this election year, the candidates will be out, shaking hands and passing out campaign literature. See historic photographs, listen to music from bluegrass to country to Civil War-era tunes with washboard, frying pan and banjo.

Even fairs have history in Vermont! The Rutland County Agricultural Society has been putting on an agricultural exhibition since 1846, when it was held in Castleton and was known as the Rutland Fair. In 1859 its present location was set aside and dedicated as a permanent location as long as the fair continues to operate. In 1972 it became the Vermont State Fair.

For events and schedule, visit vermontstatefair.org.

VA Medical Center moves surgeries after flood Crews continued to work around the clock July 6 to complete all necessary repairs after a sprinkler head burst in the main building of the White River Junction VA Medical Center Friday, June 28, around 5 p.m.

Surgeries were being rescheduled until the operating room suite could be reopened July 16.The facilities management and environmental management teams were on-site overnight with all hands on deck and have done a fantastic job mitigating damage.

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An April 2017 civil court ruling found there is no proof the city caused the problem.

The plaintiffs appealed that decision, and on June 27, the Vermont Supreme Court published its declaration that Rutland had been using its “discretionary policy making authority” in designing sewer and stormwater lines and “slip-lined” some lines instead of replacing them, the Rutland Herald reported. Saying the sewer backups were “intermittent, limited, and transient,” the court looked at the three neighbors’ system failures. Between 1983 and 2014, there have been sporadic backups at the one or another of the three homes.

Local appointed to Rutlant County Public Defender’s office Attorney Chris Davis joined the Rutland County Public Defender’s office earlier this year as one of four attorneys appointed to represent Rutland County defendants.

From Mississippi, where he attended law school, he moved to Kentucky, where he majored in history at Central College, and moved on to study environmental law at Vermont Law School in So. Royalton. Davis earned his master’s by doing an internship at the National Wildlife Federation and the Defender General’s office, according

to the Rutland Herald.

He entered the public defense field working for the Stowe law firm Breton & Simon, then became the primary attorney contracted for juvenile cases at St. Johnsbury, followed by a post as primary public defender for Caledonia County. Rutland County Public Defender’s Office supervising attorney Mary Kay Lanthier described Davis as an effective advocate with knowledge of the law and compassion and respect for the Office’s clients.

Fell death penalty challenged Attorneys are asking a federal judge to take Donald Fell’s young age under consideration and eliminate the death penalty received in 2006, but overturned in 2014 due to juror misconduct. Fell was 20 years old when he and Robert Lee kidnapped 53-year-old Terry King from Rutland Shopping Plaza in November 2000, taking her to New York State where they murdered her. He is now 38.

Fell may face trial in federal

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Fell’s attorney, Michael Burt, filed a 550-page motion claiming that Fell was too young to receive the death penalty, relying on a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling that capital punishment is unconstitutional if the accused killed someone before turning 18.

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Support for Burt’s position comes from Dr. Joseph Garbarino who filed a brief stating Fell had “developmental brain immaturity,” the Rutland Herald reported July 5. An additional motion, longer than 1,100 pages, asks prosecutors to stop a mental health professional from testifying during Fell’s sentencing if he is convicted.

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PETA teams up with Vermont Law School Vermont Law School will welcome PETA Foundation Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Delcianna Winders and PETA Foundation Supervising Veterinarian Dr. Heather Rally for a new summer course on animal-welfare law.

Together with Donald Baur, a partner at Perkins Coie, Winders and Rally will focus on the ethical questions and legal challenges surrounding the exploitation of wild animals for human entertainment. The class will combine traditional principles of animal-welfare laws and advocacy using laws typically applied in the context of wildlife conservation, such as the Endangered Species and Marine Mammal Protection acts. The course will also touch on PETA's groundbreaking lawsuits, including its legal efforts on behalf of Lolita, the lone orca at the Miami Seaquarium; the "monkey selfie" suit, which sought to grant Naruto the macaque the copyright of the photographs that he took of himself; and the 13th Amendment suit filed on behalf of five wild-caught orcas at SeaWorld.

"The shutdown of Ringling Bros. circus

Legislature and administration, we have undertaken ambitious efforts to cut red tape, making it more convenient and less expensive for qualified professionals—from the beauty professions to the medical sciences—to live and work in Vermont. Federal funding for these efforts will be a huge help.”

Among the funded projects are top-tobottom reforms in the licensure of barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, and salons; more efficient, simplified licensure for private investigators and security guards; assessment

By Anne Galloway/ VTDigger

of participation in the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact; reforms enabling funeral service professionals to earn licensure at lower cost, without having to leave the state as they now do.

Complete regulatory review of the way the State regulates real estate professionals.

Chris Winters, former Director of OPR and current Deputy Secretary of State, has long advocated these reforms in Vermont and has been asked to serve as an expert resource for multiple states, helping shape national policy with the Council of State Govern

The former developers of Jay Peak a green card. About half do not yet have Resort gave $5 million in kickbacks to more green cards because of the fraud. Since the than 100 immigration attorneys, according SEC crackdown, about 100 investors have to a lawsuit pending in federal court. gotten their money back.

Bill Stenger, the former CEO of Jay In addition to the $550,000 each of the Peak, gave immigration lawyers a $25,000 plaintiffs put up for the investment in Jay payment for every foreign investor they Peak, each investor paid up to $18,000 in brought into the Northeast Kingdom EB-5 fees to their immigration attorneys. program. Stenger asked lawyers to sign a Three of the Chinese investors — Wei “legal fee agreement” for the payments.

Wang, Guangyi Xiong and Xiaogeng Feng The nine defendants named in the class — say they never would have invested action case allegedly took $2.8 million in in Jay Peak projects had their attorneys payments from Stenger. warned them about allegations of fraud One of those attorneys, Shen Jianming, that surfaced in 2012 and 2014. of ShenLaw, received a total of $1.25 milIn February 2012, Douglas Hulme, a lion in kickbacks from Jay Peak, the lawsuit business partner of Quiros and Stenger, alleges. In 2013, Shen asked the developers to THE INVESTORS was asked by Stenger provide balance sheets, to accompany and bank statements, wire ARE SEEKING act as a translator for transfers and source DISGORGEMENT OF state officials who were of use funds for the Jay promoting the Jay Peak Peak projects. When THE PROFITS MADE BY projects in China. they refused to provide LAWYERS FROM THE A group of EB-5 the documents, he investors in the Jay declared in a statement TRANSACTIONS, $6 Peak projects is suing to 100 immigration MILLION IN PUNITIVE immigration attorneys attorneys that he no who both represented longer had faith in the DAMAGES AND them and took money financials at Jay Peak.

ATTORNEYS FEES. from the resort. They Two years later, a say the lawyers, who group of 20 investors had a clear conflict of interest, did not warn complained that their money had been them about the fraud at Jay Peak when misappropriated, the hotel they invested there were warning signs indicating that in was seized by the developers, and a Stenger and the former owner of the resort related project known as Penthouse Suites Ariel Quiros had misused funds. had been double-sold to investors.

In April 2016, the Securities and Ex“Basic due diligence would have conchange Commission charged Stenger and firmed that the first wave of investor funds Quiros with 52 counts of securities fraud were illegally misappropriated when they and the misuse of $200 million in investor were used to fund the purchase of Jay Peak funds. The two men settledwith the SEC in resort,” the lawsuit alleges.

February. Neither admit or deny the allegaInstead of performing the basic duties tions. Criminal charges are still pending. of client representation, the immigration The state-run Vermont EB-5 Regional attorneys were paid to lure them into the Center was responsible for overseeing trap, the investors say. the projects, and officials ignored warnThe kickback scheme “set the stage” ings about the fraud at Jay Peak until for the Ponzi-like scheme that led to VTDigger reports brought allegations of the misappropriation of $200 million in financial impropriety to light. In the wake investor monies, according to the Barr Law of the scandal, the U.S. Citizenship and Groupfiling with the U.S. District Court in Immigration Service has threatened to Burlington. shut down the center.

The attorney who most actively sought More than 800 foreign investors were left investors was Shen Jianming, a Flushing, in limbo as a result of the fraud. Each EB-5 N.Y., lawyer. Shen advertised directly to investor put up $500,000, plus a $50,000 foreign investors and promoted Jay Peak as administrative fee, for the development of one of the best EB-5 projects in the United eight projects associated with Jay Peak (five States “with a 100 percent I-526 petition of which were completed) in exchange for approval rate” and one of the best returns

Federal award, page 33A

Lawsuit, page 34A

and the end of SeaWorld's orca-breeding program show that the public's opinion of using animals for entertainment is evolving—and the law is evolving right along with it," says Winders. "PETA looks forward to a new generation of legal minds who are equipped to advocate for the most vulnerable among us."

Winders recently completed a role as a visiting scholar at Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law, which was preceded by a two-year stint as the first-ever academic fellow in Harvard Law School's Animal Law & Policy Program. Her work with PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to use for entertainment"—includes stopping the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from secretly issuing permits allowing holders to harm and harass endangered animals.

A wildlife veterinarian with experience and training in wildlife medicine, Rally helps lead investigations in cases of abuse of animals in roadside zoos, circuses, and other captive-animal exhibits, and her work includes assisting in rescuing animals and relocating them to reputable sanctuaries.

New federal award to fund occupational licensing reform Secretary of State Jim Condos announced Monday, July 9, that the United States Department of Labor has awarded the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) $450,000 to support occupational licensing reform. OPR, a Division of the Secretary of State’s Office, protects the public by regulating 50 professions and approximately 60,000 licensees.

Secretary Condos stated, “Vermont has been at the forefront of national efforts to modernize and streamline occupational licensing. With bipartisan support from the

Lawsuit: Attorneys for EB-5 investors took $5M in kickbacks from Jay Peak

HOROSCOPES • 29A

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

Prepare for a wild ride

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

This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Taurus Moon. At around noon time, on July 9, it will turn Void-of-Course for about one hour until it enters Gemini at 12:58 p.m. (EST). With the Dog Days officially underway, and a series of eclipses lining up to push us to reflect upon the truth and motivate us to change whatever needs to be changed, the next few weeks look like we’re in for a wild ride.

As far as the ancient Egyptians were concerned, the stretch between July 3, and the middle of August marked the death of the old cycle and the beginning of a new one. With the first in a series of eclipses about to punctuate this theme of rebirth, between the 12th and the 13th of July, I have a feeling that whatever this “wild ride” is going to look like will begin to show its face, on both the personal and the collective level, on those days. Keep your eyes peeled; anyone born on or near, Jan 1, April 10, July 12, or Oct. 4 will be more affected by this eclipse than others­—and if you want to get a beam on what these upcoming changes might refer to, dial back to April 10, 2018 and try to recall what you were faced with around that time.

When people ask me, “What does this eclipse mean?’

I have a tough time dishing out a succinct answer because everything is relative to the individual, and there are always other planets and asteroids involved in the equation. This makes it hard to generalize. In this case, the July 12 eclipse is lined up in a direct opposition to transiting Pluto, so, the one thing I am clear about is the idea that this moment in time is altering the fabric of an entire generation in an upset that is bound to raise all of our primary issues up from within. Facing the hard facts and being rocked to the bone in situations that challenge us to see “what we don’t want to see” (on multiple levels) is something that comes to mind. Are we ready to have all of our most cherished beliefs uprooted? Are we willing to take a good long look at God’s backside?

If there is a way to zero in on some of the things that might be at issue for us personally, and at the global level as well, here is a nutshell list that might come into play: Pluto/Odysseus/Ceres/Cupido and Poseidon are all part of this picture; combined, these bodies imply that there are issues around displaced children and their families. With Poseidon in the mix, the question of how the media is handling it, and how our core beliefs are impacting our perspective on it, is huge. We are all aware of the crisis with the kids and their families at the border. With the eclipse igniting that issue, all I can say is hang on to your hats and see how the chips fall between the 12th and the 13th.

On the personal and private level this could surface as issues with our children making it hard to be free enough to do what we need to do for ourselves. Custody arrangements, resentments and power plays might be restricting our ability to move on with our lives. What’s going on between parents and children is another question that we might ask. What do we expect from our kids and does that allow them to be who they are?

What’s up with the living arrangements? Who is making the decisions about who gets to stay where? Who knows what’s best? Who’s trying to run the show? Are there financial issues mixed up with all of this? Are we dredging up the past, and aspects of our “painful history” and using that as a manipulative ploy in situations that involve our nearest and dearest? Are any of these issues creating estrangements between us and other members of the extended family?

Jupiter goes direct at 13 Degrees Scorpio on July 10. Jupiter represents the higher mind. It governs our relationship to the idea that God exists – or not. On the mundane level he rules the principle of expansion and our willingness to be open to all possibilities.

This planet has been in a retrograde pattern since the 8th of March. In his retrograde mode, Jupiter tightens up. The mind closes and gets walled in by bigotry and self-righteousness. Anyone’s beliefs but our own become problematic and we get really stuck in black and white perceptions that close us off to the idea that there are a zillion ways to both God and the Truth. As he reaches his turnaround point on the 10th, things that have kept us from seeing eye to eye since early March are bound to loosen their grip and allow us to make room for ideals that dissolve our differences and give everything, and everyone, more room to breathe.

Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

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Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

March 21 - April 20

June 21 - July 20

September 21 - October 20

December 21 - January 20

ith good reason to be riled up about one thing or another, hopefully you have reached the point where there’s no need to put it on the loudspeaker. As much as you are on the verge of letting it rip, or walking off the set, haul back and remind yourself that God will mete out his own special brand of justice in this situation.

At rock bottom your soul is yearning for permission to step out of your traces and get on with the business of living your own truth, instead of someone else’s version of it. Keep the faith and remain sensitive to others. Soon enough, your time will come.

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his is one of those moments when it’s time to fish or cut bait. From a bird’s eye view, if you were taking a stroll down the avenue you would need to take a sharp right or a sharp left, because to keep going in the same direction would see you walking off the pier. At times like this we rarely have the wherewithal to figure out what needs to happen because we are not educated to see the writing on the wall. You may wonder what will happen if you set yourself free. Part of this lesson involves reaching deep enough inside to know that your future safety and security relies upon it.

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etting down to the heart of the matter is the best, and perhaps the only way to clarify what until now has been shoved under the rug. If you’ve finally figured this out, you’re a lot better off than those of you who have chosen to remain in denial. Waking up to the things that matter, or to the things that are at stake has allowed you to eliminate most of the BS, and this has opened the way to another reason for living.

If you’re still struggling with the fact that you don’t want to see what you don’t want to see, life will probably shake you up a few more times until you get it.

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ou have more than one reason to wonder why things seem to be overwhelming your ability to get anything to happen.

For some of you, it seems like you’re spinning your wheels, putting in long hours for little or no reward, with a deep wish to turn things around. For others, there is some light at the end of the tunnel, but you’re not quite there yet.

When we were in Sunday school, they never told us that God has a backside. At the moment your tests involve keeping the faith in your darkest hour, and bowing to restriction long enough to find the pearl of great price that lies inside life’s most difficult lessons.

Taurus

Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

n the brink of something that looks a lot like where you’ve been before, it helps to understand that, “That was then, and this is now”. If you’ve learned anything from your mistakes this will be the moment where you get your PhD in whatever the lesson involves. In some cases, there could be a lot of delays and obstacles interfering with the smooth transition from one thing to another.

You can either take it as a sign that different choices are in order, or look closely at your truer motives and come to terms with the idea that maybe it’s time to reckon with things once and for all.

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hen you first got involved in this situation you didn’t know what you know now. As more of what’s really going on has been fully revealed you realize that you bought into something that was not what it appeared to be. If it feels like it’s too late to pull out you’re going to need to sit down with whomever this concerns and rearrange your agreements. Don’t be shy about this.

Make it clear to them that you are in no mood to roll over and play dead when it comes to your own needs and don’t let them gaslight the situation or talk you into being something that you’re not.

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our purpose revolves around piercing the ego’s need to be whoever you think you are, and hook up with the spirit of the one who lies within. Until this happens what the higher self wants is mostly at odds with what the personality is consumed with. It takes us until we turn 50 to even begin to hold space for our purpose. If you make it through the gauntlet, it is then that life really opens up.

You are clear about a lot of stuff, but there’s a lot to learn. What happens next is open to question.

Your ship could come in but the rug could just as easily get pulled out from under you.

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ho knows how long this is going to take? You could speed things up but it would be better if you just allowed them to run their course. There could be many reasons why you’re being called to wait it out, so the question is; what will you do in the mean time? You need to understand that this is a golden opportunity to wrap up or clean up the things that your current situation has brought to a head. You know better than anyone what that means. Between the people that still have a problem with you and your financial affairs, you’ve got plenty to distract you till this ends.

Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

Pisces

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

ou can’t figure out why things seem to be stuck in neutral.

Sometimes we wind up in a holding pattern, and it contradicts everything we’ve been led to believe about what it means to create our own reality. In your case, at least for a while, there will be delays and frustrations that make it seem as if you can’t get anything right.

There is a method to this madness.

Things are hung up because there are internal changes that need to take place in you before anything gels. For some of you the concept of a move could change all of this in a heartbeat. If that possibility exists, consider it.

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t’s one thing to give people a little slack and quite another to see if they take it far enough to hang themselves. Extending credit and/ or trust has put you in the position of being exploited on some level.

If you’re in denial about this it’s because you’ve made excuses for whoever’s ripping you off. Underneath the need to allow others to take advantage lies a pile of old, psychological crap. Far be it from me to play analyst but what do you think will happen if you draw the line? Don’t give yourself over to over-kindness. It only weakens others and it does even less for you.

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ou keep wishing things would slow down or smooth out long enough for you to find your center. The usual approach has worn thin, so no matter how hard you try to feel 100% clear, it appears as if new methods, and new answers to the old questions are in order. If you thought you knew everything, guess what?

This is one of those times when it would be a total blessing if someone, or something showed up to help you get past some of the stuff that is so confusing to you. Close your eyes, get out of your mind, and ask your Higher Power to help you out.

Mother of the Skye

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t might be time to call in a few reinforcements. Up until now it’s been OK to handle more than your share of “stuff” all by yourself, but things have reached the point where enough is enough.

With too much going on, and more fires to put out, life is calling you to delegate some of it to trusted souls who might take better care of things than you can. On top of all the mundane concerns, the internal piece and the dynamics in your relationships are boiling over. When life gets like this it’s best to drop the reins and switch to Plan B, just long enough to bring it all back to center.

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

30A • PETS

RED - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. If you have a plush squeaky toy I’ll be your best friend! I’m also very social and I love to be with people. I’m also super smart and I know Sit, Shake and Down and I hope to learn more.

KAYLA - 3-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair.

Black and white. I am currently in a cat room here at the shelter and I must say I am doing well with the cats in here so maybe I would be okay with other cats in your home. I am quite a social.

PANDORA - 8-month-old. female. Brown American Guinea Pig. Hello! My name is Pandora and I am a sweet, cuddly girl looking for my forever home with my sister, Portia! We are looking for a permanent indoor lifestyle where I can eat my veggies!

PUMPKIN - 3-year-old.

Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Gray and white.

Hello there my name is Pumpkin (as sweet as the pie!) and I am in search of my furever home. I’m a very well-mannered, vocal girl who will let you know when I’m ready to cuddle.

SHADOW - 1-year-old.

Spayed female. Domestic long hair. Black. They often say good things come in small packages. I’m just that! I have the biggest round yellow eyes in the land. Wait until you see them. I also have the silkiest black fur. I’m so pretty!

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

PETPersonals female. Labrador Retriever.

I’m very social and enjoy being the life of the party. Oh and I do like treats and while I only know Sit, I’m sure I can learn more commands and maybe even some tricks!

I’m playful.

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

Featuring pets from:

RUTLAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LUCY MACKENZIE HUMANE SOCIETY SPRINGFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY

Springfield Humane Society

JULIO - 11-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I am the most mellow cat you have ever met. My previous owners surrendered me because they could no longer take care of me, so now I’m looking for a new home. I am a friendly kitty!

SAVANNAH - 6-year-old.

Spayed female. Siberian Husky. I’m a beautiful lady who will keep you on your toes! I will need lots of exercise and play time to keep me happy. I do love playing with toys (those plush squeaky toys are my favorites!).

JESTER - 2.5-year-old.

Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Gray. I am one very special boy with tons of purrsonality. I was originally a stray and you will notice when you look at me that I have been through a lot. I think those days are now behind me.

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.

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society

PEEPERS and CHIRPIE - Parakeets. We’re a happy, sweet pair of parakeets who love to sing and be together. Our beautiful colors (Peepers is yellow/green and Chirpie is blue/white) are vibrant. We are a bonded pair!

SARGENT - 7-month-old.

Neutered male. Coonhound mix. I’m an outgoing, silly and adorable fella and I’m a barrel of fun! I’m always wagging my tail and I’m happy when I’m hanging out with my favorite people. I’m a social, playful guy.

TILLY - 7-year-old. Spayed

All of these pets are available for adoption at

Rutland County Humane Society

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

MOUNTA IN TIMES mountaintimes.info

WINTER “Hi! My name’s Winter and I’m a 9-month-old spayed female Labrador and Boxer mix. There might be a few other breeds mixed in there, too, but suffice to say, I’m pretty cute! I came to Lucy Mackenzie when my family was unable to care for me any longer. I like it here, though, because there are always lots of people to play with and to take me on walks. Before I came here, I really had no idea what a leash was. Now, I love them because it means I’m going on a walk! I really enjoy being outdoors sniffing around, exploring or, if I’m lucky, playing fetch. I’ve come a long way in my obedience training and really hope to continue so in my new home. I wouldn’t mind having a canine buddy either, as long as we get along. I’m a young, active girl with tons of love to give. If you’ve been looking to expand your family by one adorable canine, 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!”

Classifieds

The Mountain Times • July 11-17, 2018

REAL ESTATE 1.1+/- ACRES, ready to build.

Views of Pico, sewer line at property line. $72,000. 802342-3575.

TOP OF THE WORLD! 41.5 Acres - $242,900. Rutland Town/Pittsford Area. One of a kind property! Views of city, valley & 2 ski areas. Log gazebo with sleeping loft, stone fireplace, views south, east & west. Open & wooded land, year-round stream, easy access, underground utilities, approved septic. Must See! Call Owner 802-236-1314.

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

PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

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

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

Info, LouiseHarrison.com or call 802-747-8444.

PITTSFIELD LAND: River View Trail Road: 4AC for $49,900 with State septic permit for a 4BR, 6 person home. Nice level building lot (B #1). Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-7755111.

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

Private Location. Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-775-5111.

LAND FOR SALE: Improved building lot in Killington neighborhood with ski home benefits. Views. Call 802-4229500.

ERA MOUNTAIN Real Estate, 1913 US Rt. 4, Killington— killingtonvermontrealestate. com or call one of our real estate experts for all of your real estate needs including Short Term & Long Term Rentals & Sales. 802-7750340.

KILLINGTON PICO REALTY Our Realtors have special training in buyer representation to ensure a positive buying experience.

Looking to sell? Our unique marketing plan features your very own website. 802-4223600, KillingtonPicoRealty. com 2814 Killington Rd., Killington. (next to Choices Restaurant).

KILLINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE Specializing in the Killington region for Sales and Listings for Homes, Condos & Land as well as Winter seasonal rentals. Call, email or stop in. We are the red farm house located next to the Wobbly Barn. PO Box 236, 2281 Killington Rd., Killington.

802-422-3610, bret@ killingtonvalleyrealestate.com.

LOUISE HARRISON REAL ESTATE: An independent broker offering professional guidance and representation to buyers and sellers in the greater Killington, Mendon, Rutland area. 30 years experience. Available by appointment 7 days a week at the location of your choice. 8 Mountain Top Rd, Chittenden.

LouiseHarrison.com, 802747-8444.

PEAK PROPERTY Real Estate, 1995 US Route 4, Killington. VTproperties. net. 802-775-1700, 802353-1604. Marni@ peakpropertyrealestate.com.

Specializing in homes/condos/ land/commercial/investments/ winter rentals. Representing sellers & buyers all over Central Vt. THE PERFORMANCE GROUP real estate 1810 Killington Rd., Killington. 802422-3244 or 800-338-3735, vthomes.com, email info@ vthomes.com. As the name implies “WE PERFORM FOR YOU!” PRESTIGE REAL Estate of Killington, 2922 Killington Rd., Killington. Specializing in the listing & sales of Killington Condos, Homes, & Land. Call toll free 800398-3680 or locally 802-4223923. prestigekillington.com.

SKI COUNTRY Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd., Killington.

8 0 2 - 7 7 5 - 5 111 , 8 0 0 - 8 7 7 5111. SkiCountryRealEstate. com - 8 agents to service: K i l l i n g t o n , B r i d g e w a t e r, Mendon, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Rochester, Stockbridge & Woodstock areas. Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals.

Open 7 days/wk, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL OFFICE space available. Great location on Killington Road, perfect spot for your small office or professional space. Will build to suit. Available in the fall.

Contact Lou at peppinosvt@ comcast.net.

KILLINGTON MALL for sale, 4-acre land parcel w/ building.

4 apartments, 2 stores, 1 diner, 1 restaurant and night club — on access road. call 800-694-2250, or cell 914217-4390. Ron Viccari.

C O M M E R C I A L S PA C E AVAILABLE with another well established business. Small or large square footage. Close to ski shop, restaurant and lodging. Great location for any business. Call 802-345-5867.

RENTALS THINK SNOW! 2 BR/1 BA near Skyeship - $7,200 inclusive plus damage deposit.

Available 11/1/18-4/30/19.

Sleeps 6. No pets. 802-4229648.

HOUSE FOR RENT. House on scenic Chittenden Farm.

Recently Renovated. $1,600/ month. No smoking/pets.

Bairdfarm@gmail.com,802483-2963.

3 BEDROOMS, 3 full bathrooms. Fully furnished.

3 new TVs. Fox Hollow condominiums. $1,750 / month plus utilities. Call Marc 954-483-9618.

PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

EXCLUSIVE WOODS RESORT 3 bdrm, 3 bath, fully furnished. Available year round as of Sept. 1. Rent & utilities dependent on term.

203-641-9742.

KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $990 /month.

781-749-5873, toughfl@aol. com.

MOON RIDGE 1 BR, available N O W. F u r n i s h e d c o n d o , upgraded bathroom with jetted tub, back deck, WB fireplace, washer/dryer. $975 plus utilities. Info, LouiseHarrison. com or call 802-747-8444.

WINTER SEASONAL Rentals: Pico 1 BR/1 BA heat included $7,800. Telemark Village 3 BR/3 BA $17,000. www.

LouiseHarrison.com 802-7478444.

SUMMER/FALL Rentals: Pinnacle 2 BR/2 BA outdoor pool, tennis, gym & spa, $1,250/mo. Pico Village 3 BR/2 BA furnished, $1,350/ mo. www.LouiseHarrison. com 802-747-8444.

K I L L I N G T O N R O YA L FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www. killingtonroyalflush.com, 802746-4040.

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

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

FOR SALE PERENNIALS - All $3.00 – Hale Hollow Road, Bridgewater Corners, off 100A. Will accept most used pots. Open daily.

802-672-3335.

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Email classifieds@mountaintimes.info or call 802-422-2399.

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INTERESTED in growing industrial hemp? Growers with 5 years experience offering consulting and/or possible collaboration. Seed for sale.

Call or text 802-345-1205 for more info.

WANTED FARM LAND to lease for this growing season. 1-10 acres.

Call or text 802-345-1205.

STILL BUYING and appraising coins, stamps, precious metals, watches, art and historical items. I have moved from VT, but can easily help new and existing clients through email and US Postal Service. Member ANA, APS, NAWCC and New England Appraisers Association. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085 or email rbarn64850@aol.com.

PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

EMPLOYMENT SOUS CHEF: The Birch Ridge Inn at Killington seeks kitchen staff to work with our chef on food prep and evening dinner service. To arrange interview call 802-422-4293.

THE GARLIC 1/2-way up Access Road. 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Seeking yearround, full-time line cook. To apply contact Brian at 802558-0236.

RIVERSIDE FARM VENUE in PITTSFIELD seeking fulltime seasonal dishwasher email pborden@riversidefarm. com with resume or request for more information.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE department at Killington/ Pico Ski Resort is looking to fill the following positions: Vehicle Maintenance Shop Foreman, Tractor Mechanic and Small Engine Mechanic.

Must have a valid driver’s license. These are full timeyear round positions with benefits; medical, dental, vacation, 401(k) and great resort privileges! For the full job descriptions and to apply online go to www.killington. com/jobs. EOE. INN AT LONG TRAIL seeking experienced cook/prep cook. Pay commensurate with experience. Email (ilt@ innatlongtrail.com) resume or brief work history, or call 802-775-7181 to set up interview appointment. Will train competent and motivated individual. Weekends and holidays a must.

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

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

FREE FREE: Baldwin organ.

40-years old, excellent condition. Pick up only in Killington. 413-626-0222, call to set up appointment to look at.

FREE REMOVAL of scrap metal & car batteries. Matty, 802-353-5617.

SERVICES PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

ELECTRICIAN: Licensed/ insured, 35 years experience, BoiseElectric.us/contact or 802-747-4481.

GARDENING SERVICES 7 years experience, spring clean-up, weekly and monthly maintenance. Call Donna: 802-342-3211.

HELP WANTED Waitstaff Kitchen Staff Dishwasher Fun Environment, Competetive Pay/Wages Apply in Person at Moguls on the Killington Access Rd

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Vail Resorts:

Vail poised to begin new era in southern Vermont skiing

continued from page 2A With Seibert having developed the nearby Arrowhead Ski Area, Gillett hired him and annexed Arrowhead to Beaver Creek.

When Gillett had to file for bankruptcy, Apollo Advisors, a New York investment firm, took control of Vail Associates for $130 million (1992).

New leadership for Vail Resorts, Inc. Under Apollo, Vail Associates transitioned to a Colorado powerhouse by acquiring Keystone and Breckenridge in 1996 and to Vail Resorts with a January 1997 IPO at $22.50 a share. Heavenly in Lake Tahoe was acquired in 2002.

Rob Katz who had worked on the acquisitions joined the Vail Resorts board. Apollo divested its Vail stock in 2004, but Katz who had moved to Colo. after 9/11, remained on the board and became CEO in 2006 at age 39.

Katz saw the potential for Vail Resorts to become a global leader in the mountain vacation experience and today the mission is to provide an “experience of a lifetime” at the various mountains.

The company acquired: Northstar at Tahoe (2010), Kirkwood (2012), Canyons (2013), Park City Mountain Resort (2014; connected to Canyons for 2015-16), Perisher (Australia, 2015), Whistler-Blackcomb (2016), and Stowe (2017; its first eastern acquisition) as well as three “urban” areas in the Mid West — Brighton, Afton Alps and Wilmot which serve as important “feeder” areas.

Millions have been spent on continuing upgrades to enhance the individual resorts while retaining their special and distinctive identities; i.e., Keystone as an affordable family resort and Beaver Creek as an upscale luxury resort.

According to annual and quarterly reports, Katz’ strategy for the company includes: owning areas in diverse geographic areas to reduce possibilities of weather or other negative influences; buying successful areas and continuing to improve them; focusing on the stability that season pass sales bring in business prediction for lift and other revenues like food, retail, rentals and lodging; guest-targeted marketing; and increasing the appeal of Epic Passes with more areas to choose from and thereby building loyalty from guests around the world.

In 2008 Katz introduced the Epic Pass ($579), reducing the cost of season passes and offering access to all the company’s areas on one pass. Epic now has several iterations and a full pass is $899.

Although discounted passes had been introduced a decade earlier at a few individual ski areas, they didn’t offer skiing at multiple areas. The Epic Pass caused

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Recognizing the need for affordable housing for seasonal and year-round workers, Vail Resorts made a $30 million commitment in 2015 to develop new employee housing projects in the communities where it operates. Since then, three projects have been announced — one in Vail, one in Silverthorne, and one in Keystone.

In 2015 the EpicPromise Foundation was formed to support employees and their families in time of need as well as to offer educational scholarships for children of employees.

A fall 2017 release noted that the company would give approximately $8.6 million to 250 non-profit partners in their resort communities during the 2017-18 season.

Last year, Katz exercised stock appreciation rights (SARs) and donated approximately $58 million in proceeds to a new donor advised fund that will initially focus on helping to address mental and behavioral health and alcohol and drug abuse in the mountain resort communities in which Vail Resorts

operates.

Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam donated $650,000 in grants to local community non-profits that focus on these issues and made a $750,000 donation in March 2018 to Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that supports military families. The personal donation was in honor of the Company’s founders and in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Epic Pass, according to a press release.

On June 12, Vail Resorts announced that Katz is exercising another round of SARS and will be donating an estimated $31 million to his family charitable foundation and to the donor advised charitable fund. Also announced were grants of $150,00 each to: The Environmental Defense Fund, The Other Side Academy in Denver, and to the Fund for a Safe Future (strategies to reduce gun injuries and deaths).

Energy and water conservation, recycling, and working with others to protect forests and wildlife habitat are part of Vail Resorts’ environmental stewardship efforts and another way the company and employees seek to give back.

Change and continuity While new ownership will mean changes to some things — Okemo senior and midweek passes will no longer be available for example — such changes will have their bright sides as the Epic and Epic Local passes will allow adults to ski on weekends, thereby promoting Okemo’s intergenerational family focus.

With a similar focus on employees, communities, the environment, and providing the best possible experiences for guests, Okemo shares the values that Vail Resorts holds. As a private company, Triple Peaks seeks to continue to benefit guests, workers, local communities, and the environment through its sale to Vail Resorts.

As a public company, Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) also rewards its shareholders. Its stock closed at $280.81 on June 22, having risen from 211.28 a year ago and from $61.52 five years ago. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.47 per share for common stock payable on July 12, 2018.

In the June 4 announcement of the transactions, Katz commented that in addition to adding variety to Vail Resorts’ network of mountain experiences, each acquisition will “individually offer guests from around the world entirely new and distinctive experiences in extraordinary locations from coast to coast.” That bodes well for continuity of the Okemo experience.

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other ski companies to join forces and offer alliances that resulted in collaborative and competitively priced passes like the MAX and Ikon.

A number of days at Epic partner areas in France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Japan have since been added as benefits for various Epic Passes; new Epic Military Passes have also been added.

In 2017, Vail Resorts expected to sell more than 740,000 Epic Passes in 50 states and 104 countries.

Whereas skier visits had been the metric for measuring success, pre-season pass sales have been a game changer that have benefitted Vail Resorts (reportedly with 40 percent of lift revenues) as well as skiers Giving back Vail Resorts gained a reputation for giving back to workers and their communities.

Employees gave nearly 21,000 hours of company-sponsored volunteer time to nonprofits last year.

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Federal award: State facilitates faster occupational licensing process continued from page 28A ments, the National Council of tate Legislatures, and the National Governors’ Association.

“Smart, efficient occupational licensing is critical to making Vermont attractive to professionals, firms, and young Vermonters looking to build careers where they call home - and we can do it without sacrificing public protection. This federal recognition and support is well-deserved,” Winters said.

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Indiscriminate breeding dilutes wild mallard strains

continued from page 25A he said, state-sanctioned programs in the Atlantic Flyway released half a million farm-raised game mallards every year. Private landowners still release around 270,000 game mallards each year on the Atlantic Seaboard.

“Generally, game farm mallards have bills that are more goose-like,” said Schummer, who has co-authored a study on the influence of game bird releases on wild mallard populations. The lamellae – comblike structures inside the bill used to filter out inedible bits as the ducks feed – are spaced farther apart than in wild mallards. “This makes them more adept at eating large items like pellets or corn than small aquatic food.”

Farm-raised game birds are generally smaller than their wild counterparts. They also differ in the timing of their nest initiation, clutch size, and incubation length.

The hybridization of game farm mallards with wild birds over the past century has affected the wild population, Schummer said, to the point where the eastern population is “on the cusp of becoming a hybrid swarm.” The offspring of wild mallards crossed with game farm ducks have mixed with both their parent types and with each other, exacerbating genetic traits less well-adapted to foraging and surviving in the wild.

Game farm mallards may comprise up to 14 percent of breeding mallards in the Atlantic Flyway, and roughly 75 percent of mallards in the Eastern U.S. show traits of game farm mallards. As Schummer puts it: “We might have a duck that is really a game farm bird here.”

Schummer said an ever-changing landscape could also be a factor in the decreasing numbers of mallards in the Atlantic Flyway. A focus on restoring wetlands throughout the

Northeast in recent years, often on what had been farmland, could be detrimental to a mallard that is more farm-raised than wild. In other words, one better adapted to consuming waste corn than the food available on reclaimed wetlands.

McCloskey wrote “Make Way for Ducklings” in 1941, but even then, his mallards followed the swan boats around Boston Common eating the peanuts tourists tossed their way.

Perhaps, even back then, the game farm ducks and wild ducks were keeping company with each other.

Meghan McCarthy McPhaul is an author and freelance writer. She lives in Franconia, N.H. 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

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The three plaintiffs retained Shen as their immigration attorney in 2013, 2014 and March of 2016 (just prior to the SEC crackdown), and were not made aware that Shen was also representing the interests of Stenger and Quiros.

Shen directed Feng, Wang and Xiong to invest in Jay Peak’s proposed biomedical facility in Newport, known as AnC Bio Vermont. (The SEC later described AnC Bio as “nearly a complete fraud.”)

Shen brought in more than 70 investors to the AnC Bio Vermont and 30 other investors in other projects, Barr Law Group writes.

The investors allege that Shen “conducted no meaningful or basic due diligence” into the finances of the AnC Bio Vermont.

Had he done so, Shen would have discovered that a sister project, AnC Bio Korea in Seoul, had gone bankrupt, also amid allegations of investor fraud in Korea, according to the lawsuit.

Nor did Shen inform investors about the

fraud charges the SEC brought against the Jay Peak developers in 2016.

“But for Shen’s wrongdoing, deceit, omissions, and failure to follow through on his attorney obligations, Wang, Feng and Xiong would not have subscribed” to AnC Bio Vermont, Barr Law Group writes.

Because of the fraud, all three investors — who had hoped to live in the United States — remain in China.

The lawsuit charges that the attorneys are guilty of malpractice, breach of contract, breach of good faith, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and deceptive and reckless conduct.

The investors are seeking disgorgement of the profits made by lawyers from the transactions, $6 million in punitive damages and attorneys fees.

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Domestic violence:

State worker killed in domestic violence incident

continued from page 26A atypical. “I wish I could say that circumstance is unusual,” Lanning said.

“The nature of domestic violence is such that we may not know it until it reaches its most dangerous point,” Watersong said, adding that when firearms are in the mix the risk of homicide is greatly increased.

Watersong said domestic violence is all about power and control by one person over another.

“Whenever the perpetrator’s world becomes threatened or smaller, that’s always the most dangerous time,” she said. “When the perpetrator feels no longer in control, that’s when things tend to escalate.”

Gaboriault’s neighbors on Long Street declined to talk with a reporter, some saying they had no information to share.

Long Street is residential, with a number of its homes converted to apartments, well-kept in appearance, with freshly mowed lawns, flags flying out front, and a few with pools in the back.

Gaboriault, a lifelong Vermont resident, well-liked by

her colleagues, had worked for the state Department of Public Safety for about five years.

She spent the past 18 months as the administrative services coordinator with the department’s Vermont Marijuana Registry.

Lacroix, also a Barre resident, coached boys’ lacrosse at Spaulding High School in Barre, where he also worked as a substitute teacher, Paul Malone, the high school’s board chair, confirmed Friday.

Lacroix’s father, David Lacroix, is vice chair of the school board, Malone said.

Lanning and Watersong offered a sobering assessment on Friday of the scope of domestic violence in Vermont.

Both said they believe that the number of domestic violence victims they assist and support represent a fraction of those who need help and who are at risk.

“We do our best to get the word out and talk to people and let people know about all agencies out there,” Lanning said. “It’s our goal to reach those people who we are not hearing from, this is still primarily a hidden crime.”

Watersong talked of a multi-pronged approach to reducing domestic violence, which includes speaking up and offering support to victims and those who help them, as well as building community and creating events that bring people together.

“Violence happens more easily in isolation,” she said.

Lanning stressed the importance of spreading the word, letting victims know they’re not alone, and that there are resources available.

She said when she is sitting at a table, at an event, and someone stops and takes a pamphlet or other information, she never knows if they are taking it for a friend, a family member, or for themselves, to have a number to phone, that day or months in the future.

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