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The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
Story Time
10 a.m. Maclure Library offers preschool story hour, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Birth to 5 years old. Socialize, make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas in small, intimate group. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
An Old Vermont 4th
10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum host An Old Vermont 4th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Traditional music, flag-making, hand cranked ice cream, horsedrawn wagon rides, patriotic speeches, historic debate, historic games, spelling bee, and the usual at the farm. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. Admission. bilingsfarm.org.
White Pool July 4th
10:30 a.m. White Memorial Pool has 4th of July activities, 10:30 a.m.6 p.m. Games, diving board contests, face painting, food, and more. 39 E. Center St., Rutland. rutlandrec.com.
COOLIDGE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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. 802422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
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WEDNESDAY Independence Day
JULY 4
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.
AJGA Golf Tournament
The American Junior Golf Association hosts the Killington Junior Golf Tournament at Green Mountain National Golf Course, July 2-5. See schedules and details at gmngc.com. 476 Barrows Towne 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.
Brownsville Fourth
7:30 a.m. Brownsville Community Church hosts breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m. $5. Free music, games, vendors from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Parade at 1 p.m. down Brownsville-Hartland Road with theme “60 Years Answering the Call.”
Summer Smash
12 p.m. Summer Smash Demolition Derby at Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St., Rutland. General admission and reserved seating available. Gates open at noon. Derby at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks follow at 9:45 p.m. Tickets at vermontstatefair. net, 802-775-5200.
Reading Frederick Douglass
4 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library hosts reading of July 5, 1852 speech of great abolitionist orator Frederick Douglass, who took exception to being asked to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A participatory event - witness and/or join the reading. Copies of the speech provided. 10 the Green, Woodstock. 802-457-2295.
Rotary Meeting
Woodstock Fourth
8:30 a.m. Celebrate July 4 in Woodstock: 8:30 a.m., 42nd annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race and Kids Fun Run, starting and finishing at Woodstock Green. Post-race festivities: music, awards, and fun run. Billings Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. all day activities. Moves to Woodstock Union High School at 6 p.m. with solar-powered bounce house, kids’ activities, games to benefit humane society, mobile ice cream cafe, fire trucks and more. Jack Snyder performs 6:15-9:15 p.m. Flag ceremony 7 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.
Poultney Independence Day
9 a.m. 4th of July celebration. Parade starts 10 a.m. on East Poultney Green, down Main Street. Fireworks at dusk. poultneyareachamber.com.
Killington Independence Celebration
9 a.m. Town of Killington’s July 4th celebration and Fireman’s Picnic. Friends of the Library book & gift sale 9 a.m.; parade begins 10 a.m. on River Road; Johnson Rec Center pool opens 11 a.m. for public swim; Fireman’s BBQ at 11:30 a.m.; raffle open 12-3 p.m.; field games begin 1 p.m; belly flop contest 3:30 p.m.; live music and entertainment at 7 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. killingtontown.com, 802-422-3241.
Coolidge Birthday Celebration
9 a.m. Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site celebrates the birth of our nation, and the 30th president - Calvin Coolidge. 0 a.m.-5 p.m. Designate a 2018 “Top 10 Summer Event” by the Vt Chamber of Commerce. Reading of Declaration of Independence, Naturalization Ceremony, National Guard led parade, bbq lunch, wagon rides, string band, games, demonstrations, and more. 802-672-3773. 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth Notch.
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, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Tobacco Cessation Support Group
4:30 p.m. Peer led tobacco cessation support group held first Thursday of every month, 4:30-5:30 p.m. a RRMC CVPS Conference Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland.
KMF Special Concert
5 p.m. Killington Music Festival holds special concert at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Featured artists Daniel Andai, violin; Simon Ghraichy, piano. killingtonmusicfestival.org.
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m. All levels flow yoga at Killington Yoga Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
River Road Concert Series
6 p.m. Thursdays on the lawn at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. This week, no concert. Next week, Twangtown Paramours. killingtontown. com. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Free, all welcome.
Bridge Club
6:30 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.
Adult Soccer
7 p.m. Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. Non-marking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.
F.H. Concerts in the Park
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, big band Enerjazz. Refreshments available. 802-265-3010. 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven.
Live at the Chaffee
Free Knitting Class
VSO Summer Festival
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.
Rutland Fireworks Extravaganza
7 p.m. Live at the Chaffee Art Center music series features Pinedrop, Americana sound skillfully intertwining folk and bluegrass. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. 7-9 p.m. $7 tickets, chaffeeartcenter.org or at the door. 7:30 p.m. Vermont Symphony Orchestra performs at Mountain Top Inn, 195 Mountain Top Road, Chittenden. Summer Festival Tour, Gifts of Nature. Gates open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; concert begins 7:30 p.m. No dogs, smoking, outside alcohol. Tickets advance ($28) at vso.org; or at the gate ($35). Kids 5-17 are $5; 4 and under free with adult. Fireworks finale.
9:45 p.m. Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza at Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St., Rutland. Consistently voted the best in the region!
THURSDAY
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. 8 a.m. Rochester celebrates the fourth! Starts with Pierce Hall Independence Day 5K Dash. 8 a.m. registration at Rochester School; run/walk begins 8:30 a.m. Kids run begins 9 a.m. Town parade beegins 11 a.m. Post-parade activities include barbecue, games on the park in the center of town.
Pawlet Reading Program
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
Pilates/Yin
Rochester Fourth
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT
Bikram Yoga **
JULY 5
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Story Time
FRIDAY Bikram Yoga **
JULY 6
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.
BRANDON INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE JULY 7, 1 P.M.
10 a.m. Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-438-2964.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
Wednesdays with Farmer Fred
10 a.m. Wednesdays Afternoons with Farmer Fred at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Showcasing historic farming activities and wagon rides. historic.vermont.gov. 780 VT-100A, Plymouth.
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The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018 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
12 p.m. Make slime at Maclure Library, 840 Arch St., Pittsford. Join for a messy afternoon. Free, open to kids and their parents.
Roast Pork Dinner
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.
4:30 p.m. Pawlet Community Church holds roast pork dinner, with all the fixings and dessert. Take outs the day-of at 802-325-3022. $12/$6/age 5 and under free. 38 VT-133, Pawlet.
Story Time
Open Swim
10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! 802-422-9765.
Magic: the Gathering
3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 802-422-9765.
Pop Up Market
5 p.m. Newberry Market in White River Junction hosts monthly pop up markets, 5-8 p.m. Featuring local artisans, jewelry, gift cards, artwork, photography, Lularoe, books, more. First Fridays. $25 vendor space. newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com. 19 S Main St, White River Junction.
Okemo Music Series
6 p.m. Okemo’s Jackson Gore Summer Music Series, free Friday night concerts through the summer. Grounds open 5 p.m. Concert 6-9 p.m. This week: Big Fez & the Surfmatics. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site inside. Dining options. okemo.com.
Inn at Neshobe Concerts
6 p.m. Sunset Concert Series 6-9 p.m. on Fridays, at Inn at Neshobe River, 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon. Free. Rain or shine. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. No dogs. This week, Nodo Piano.
Brandon Street Dance
6 p.m. Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration begins with Street Dance, 6-10 p.m. with music for all ages by DJ Jam Man Entertainment, food vendors. Fun for all in Seminary Park, with free shuttles. brandon.org.
First Friday Flicks
6:30 p.m. Free family movie at Bethel Town Hall, first Friday of each month. All welcome. Bring a blanket or beanbag. Popcorn and drinks for sale; donations accepted for movie. bri-vt.org/events for movie titles. 134 S. Main St., Bethel.
KMF Young Artists
7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. Free admission. killingtonmusicfestival.org.
Homegrown Arts Festival
7 p.m. Ludlow Town Hall is host to Homegrown Arts Festival featuring Jackson Ellis and his new novel “Lords of St. Thomas”; Rachel Carter, author of “So Close To You”; and Asher Ellis, author of “The Remedy” and screenwriter of “My Name is Art,” which will be showing its world premier.
SATURDAY Bikram Yoga **
Tag Sales & Barbecue
9 a.m. West Pawlet VFD Ladies Auxiliary hosts town wide tag sale around town. Giant raffle, bbq, flea market and food sale at the fire house, 2806 Vt. Rt. 153, West Pawlet. Flea market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. BBQ, 10 a.m. until gone, $10. Raffle drawings begin 2 p.m.
Young Eagles Rally
9:30 a.m. Young Eagles Rally at Rutland-Southern Vt. Regional Airport, 1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon. Free ground tour and airplane flight for kids, 9 a.m.2 p.m. Ages 8-17. Rain date, July 8. 516-521-0664.
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.
Brandon Independence Celebration
10 a.m. Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration in Park Village Complex (off Route 7 just north of town), all day! Silent auction, family games (karaoke, Swiss Roll eating contest), vendors, food, totally awesome parade at 1 p.m., live music by Moose Crossing follows the parade, community supper 5-7 p.m. DJ Jam Man spins. Fireworks at dusk. brandon.org.
Incredible Insect Festival
10 a.m. VINS celebrates 5th annual Incredible Insect Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with live caterpillars, beekeeping, river conservation, face painting, bug safaris, solar-powered bounce house, food vendors 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and more. vinswebs.org for full details. Admission. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.
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.
.5K Dash for Donuts
11 a.m. Killington Parks and Recreation Department is holding a .5K Dash for Donuts, rain or shine, on River Road. $15 per person; $20 VIP. Includes pit stops for donuts and beer. Benefits Killington summer programs. killingtonrec.com.
Bridge Club
12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.
JULY 9
Bikram Yoga **
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
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.
8:30 a.m. All Level Flow Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Killington Bone Builders
Exhibit Opening/Dedication
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.
5 p.m. Carving Studio & Sculpture Center holds exhibit opening and building dedication of recent work by sculptor Ed Smith. Reception in the gallery, 5-7 p.m. 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Refreshments and music by Harry Drum Trio. carvingstudio.org.
Lobster on the Green
5 p.m. 3rd annual Lobster on the Green, on the Green in Woodstock. Seatings 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Don’t like lobster? Substitute chicken. Music, friends, beverages, and lobster! Purchase tickets: ejay@unionarena.org.
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.
SUMMER SMASH & FIREWORKS IN RUTLAND JULY 4, 6:30 P.M.
Open Gym
6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.
Killington Music Festival
7 p.m. Killington Music Festival’s Music in the Mountains classical concert series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. This week, “Thank You Dvorak.” Guest artist Simon Ghraichy. $25 tickets, 800-6216867; or day of beginning at 6 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge the day of. Killington Road, Killington.
FOLA Film
7 p.m. FOLA presents film showing of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” at Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Free. Donations appreciated. Popcorn and water provided. fola.us. 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow.
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, 802-4682449.
JULY 7
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.
MONDAY
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JULY 8 Heartfulness Meditation
7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
Bikram Yoga **
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.
Killington Section GMC
9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Spier Falls, Gansvoort, N.Y. Hike to rocky overlook for views of Hudson River. Moderate, 5 miles. Meet at 9 a.m. at Rutland’s Main St. Park, near Firehouse. 802-779-4404.
Open Horse Show
9 a.m. Pond Hill Ranch Pro Rodeo. Open Horse Show. 1683 Pond Hill Ranch Road, Castleton. pondhillranch.com, 802-468-2449.
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.
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: Rhys Chalmers. 89 Fox Lane, Ludlow.
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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.
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.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
6 p.m. Bring a favorite stuffed animal to join Heffy & Pooky for a mischief-filled night alone at the Maclure Library, 840 Arch St., Pittsford. Drop of by 6 p.m. Monday; pick up after 10 a.m. Tuesday. 802-483-2972.
Citizenship Classes
Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.
Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing
TUESDAY
6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Hometown Heroes Night - Fire, police, rescue, military and corrections admitted free with uniform or ID. Super stock special event, ladies mini stock opener. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.
Rochester Concerts on the Park
6:30 p.m. Summer concerts on the park in Rochester, Route 100. This week, Stretchn’ the Limits. Bring a chair and a picnic! Free.
Rutland City Band
7 p.m. Rutland City Band performs Sundays at 7 p.m. in Main St. Park, corner of Main St. (Rt. 7) and West St. in Rutland. Free. rutlandrec.com.
Bikram Yoga **
JULY 10
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 12-1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
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Art Workshop
Golf League
Mendon Bone Builders
Tobacco Cessation Group
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. 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.
Tobacco Cessation
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.
Summer Reading Program
4 p.m. Summer reading program at Roger Clark Library, Pittsfield. July 10-31. Part of Libraries Rock! Music for ages 3+. 40 Village Green, Pittsfield. RSVP appreciated, 802-746-4067, pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com.
TOPS Meeting
4:45 p.m. TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m. Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off pounds sensibly. 802-293-5279.
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. 5 p.m. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.
Level 1 Yoga
5:30 p.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Heartfulness Meditation
5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.
Bereavement Group
6 p.m. VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates. Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613.
Legion Bingo
6:15 p.m. Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend! Franklin St., Brandon.
Chess Club
7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill for youth and adults. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.
Castleton Concert Series
7 p.m. Castleton University’s 23rd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series, in the Castleton Pavilion. Tuesdays through the summer. This week, American Longboards (Rock N’ Roll Beach Party. Free, open to public. Non-perishable food donations encouraged. castleton.edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton.
At Johnson farm, 1,600 celebrate legalization of marijuana in Vermont By Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger
JOHNSON — Marijuana officially cannabis. It’s not the most original taining two sweets — chocolate chip became legal in Vermont on Sunday, thing,” Harrington said. “Society’s cookies, brownie bites or crispy treats. July 1 and events across the state circumstances just happen to be The edibles, containing the psymarked the landmark law. changing at this time, that’s what choactive chemical in marijuana tetThe largest event was a festival, makes it historic.” rahydrocannabinol, or THC, are not nicknamed “Weedstock” by one The event was on private proplegal to sell — nor is any recreational volunteer, held by Heady Vermont in erty, a permaculture farm that had marijuana under Vermont’s current Johnson. About 1,600 people — old previously hosted a reggae festival. law. The stand offered the boxes as Vermonters, middle aged profession- The state law prohibits consumption gifts to people who purchased a $20 als and young Burlington hipsters — in public areas. ticket in a raffle to win custom blowngathered at a farm to hang out, listen Attendees could not exchange glass paraphernalia. to live reggae and toke in public. money for marijuana or have more Nyhagen and a partner launched It was a laid back affair, focused than the legal limit of one ounce per the business, Wake and Bakery, late on imbibing and relaxation. A dozen person, according to Harrington — in last year as a focused in hemp-based people lounged under one tent. A compliance with the law that took products. They also were selling a couple lay on their backs and passed effect today. range of their CBD-infused wares, a joint back and forth. One man pracLamoille County Sheriff Roger including honey and cooking oil. ticed yoga. A short distance away, a Marcoux checked in with Harrington Nyhagen does not expect the woman sat alone, cross-legged in the and other organizers. edibles giveaway will be a regular sunshine, smoking from a vape pen Marcoux, who was opposed to occurrence under the state’s current and watching a reggae band. legalization during the legislative law. But she said they are open to a Nearby, a small crowd escaped debate, said times have changed. loosening of laws around marijuana the scorching sun at a shady bend “It’s here now, so any prejudices edibles down the line. in a river. One woman wading in the that we’ve had in the past or whatever, “This is a special occasion as of shallows took a hit from a glass pipe this is the law,” he said. “We have to now to celebrate,” Nyhagen said. “So and passed it to a friend. adjust our thinking that was pretty you know we’re kind of sticking strong After years of debate and political traditional.” that we’re a CBD business, and we’re wrangling over the issue in MontpeMarcoux and organizers have open-minded to what can happen in lier, marijuana legalization took effect worked closely together, monitoring the future.” Sunday with little controversy. traffic levels and ensuring safe access. The event attracted a wide range of State policymakers passed a The sheriff’s office and the Vermont businesses. A home security compalegalization measure early this year, State Police were stepping up patrols ny had a demonstration up showing allowing adult possession of up to an for impaired driving. But he did not how the system could protect plants. ounce of marijuana and up The festival also featured to two mature marijuana tutorials, including a cultiWE HAVE TO ADJUST OUR THINKING plants per household. The vation workshop. THAT WAS PRETTY TRADITIONAL.” law does not set up a tax and Northern Roots Nursery, regulate system, or allow for a Hyde Park-based hemp any sales. Gov. Phil Scott signed the anticipate any issues with the event. cultivation business, gave attendees a bill into law in January. With the change in the law, his chance to purchase hemp plants at a Eli Harrington, a co-founder of office hasn’t made any immediate discount. Heady Vermont who helped organize changes to protocols, but there will be Heather Hubb, a leukemia patient the event, said the organization want- training for officers in the near future. who moved to Vermont from South ed to celebrate the day marijuana “For me I’ve been in this job for 38 Carolina because of the medical marbecame legal in Vermont. years in various capacities,” Marcoux ijuana program, bought two hemp “It’s not celebrating getting high,” said. “This is a new culture change. It’s plants from the nursery to bring he said. What we’re celebrating is that completely different now.” home and cultivate. She’s recently this social change has happened.” At the festival, dozens of vendors started growing at home. For the most part, he said, it was “a visited with guests in the shade of “I think it’s great that they legalized lot of people just hanging out, kind of their tents, selling pipes, food, or marijuana and it’s for a good cause,” sharing their prohibition war stories.” products infused with a non-psychoHubb said. “It’s not like we’re reinventing the active chemical from hemp. Scot Richards, a Calais resident wheel here with having people get toLisa Nyhagen stood over a table who attended the festival, said he gether, listen to music, and consume stacked with plastic boxes each conwould like to see Vermont move toLegalization celebration, page 11A
MUSIC SCENE • 11A
The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg
WEDNESDAY
JULY 4 BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Lake House
[MUSIC Scene] LUDLOW
STOCKBRIDGE
5 p.m. Okemo’s Coleman Brook Tavern
6 p.m. Stony Brook Tavern
Date Night w/ Ryan Fuller on the patio
6:30 p.m. The Killarney
Ryan Fuller
Irish Session Open Jam w/ Gypsy Reel
6 p.m. The Palms at Prospect Bay
PITTSFIELD
The Green Brothers
BRANDON 7 p.m. Brandon Inn Lawn
Music at the Riverbend w/ Big Hat, No Cattle
KILLINGTON 10 a.m. Johnson Rec Center
Town of Killington Fourth of July Celebration w/ Parade, Games, Live Music and Fireworks
POULTNEY 12 p.m. Cones Point General Store Music at The Moose w/ The Little Village Bank
RUTLAND 6:30 p.m. Vermont State Fairgrounds Summer Smash Demo Derby w/ Fireworks
7 p.m. Main Street Park Rick Redington & The Luv
7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam w/ Fiddlewitch
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Duane Carleton
LUDLOW
Wayne Canney
4 p.m. Willie Dunn’s Grille at Okemo Valley Golf Course Rhys Chalmers
7 p.m. Wild Fern
Jennings & McComber
SATURDAY JULY 7
POULTNEY 12 p.m. Cones Point General Store
Music at The Moose w/ John Lackard Blues Band
RUTLAND
BRANDON
RUTLAND
7 p.m. Chaffee Arts Center
1 p.m. Park Village Complex
Poetry Open Mic
Pinedrop
2 p.m. Phoenix Books
42nd Annual Independence Day Celebration w/ Parade, Music by Moose Crossing, Games, DJ Jam Man, Fireworks
7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Killington Music Festival Special Concert
BOMOSEEN
Rutland City Band
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
5 p.m. Bomoseen Lodge
9:30 p.m. The Venue
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
STOCKBRIDGE
6 p.m. Lake House Josh Jakab
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
KILLINGTON
1 p.m. Wild Fern
7 p.m. Grace Congregational Church
Throwback Thursday Video Dance Party w/ DJ Mega
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree Open Mic
STOCKBRIDGE
Bomo Bash w/ Kris Collett Carlo Romeo
Duane Carleton
Rick Redington
7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge
FRIDAY
7 p.m. Main Street Park Open Mic
12 p.m. Wild Fern
4 p.m. Umbrella Bar at Snowshed
7 p.m. The Wild Fern
Mardi Garcia
Killington Music Festival: Thank You Dvorak
The People’s Jam
MONDAY JULY 9
LUDLOW
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
JULY 6 BRANDON
9:30 p.m. The Venue
6 p.m. Seminary Park
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Brothers Flynn
7 p.m. Clear River Tavern
BOMOSEEN
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
RUTLAND
Full Band Open Mic w/ Robby & Friends Jenny Porter
THURSDAY
JULY 5 BARNARD
5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Market Mokoomba
BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Lake House Aaron Audet
CHITTENDEN 7:30 p.m. Mountain Top Inn
7 p.m. The Foundry Aaron Audet Band
Street Dance w/ DJ Jam Man Entertainment
6 p.m. Tap Room KILLINGTON
Music at The Moose w/ Whiskey River
7 p.m. The Foundry
RUTLAND
Ryan Fuller
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Brothers Flynn
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Tony Lee Thomas Duo
OKEMO
FAIR HAVEN
6 p.m. Jackson Gore Courtyard
EnerJazz
KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art
Open Mic w/ Tee Boneicus Jones
6 p.m. North Star Lodge Pool
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Aaron Audet Band
Legalization celebration:
JULY 10
7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion POULTNEY
TINMOUTH
7 p.m. Bentley’s
DJ Dirty D
TUESDAY American Longboards
8:30 p.m. Clear River Tavern
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
Open Mic Night
9:30 p.m. The Venue
WOODSTOCK
MENDON
8 p.m. Bentley’s
Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T
PITTSFIELD Independence Day Karaoke w/ Caitlin
WOODSTOCK
CASTLETON
7 p.m. Old Firehouse
RUTLAND
Jazz Trio
DJ Mega
Big Fez & The Surfmatics
Stash Bros Acoustic
6 p.m. Red Clover Inn
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
Super Stash Bros
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
7 p.m. Town Park
Krishna Guthrie
5 p.m. Cones Point General Store
Aaron Audet
PITTSFIELD
9:30 p.m. The Venue
POULTNEY
Andy Gorton
Open Mic
Matthew Runciman
Tony Lee Thomas Duo
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
9:30 p.m. The Killarney
DuPont Brothers
8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Jim Yeager
Open Mic w/ Krishna Guthrie
SUNDAY
9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke
JULY 8
KILLINGTON
5 p.m. The Foundry
Jazz Night w/ Summit Pond Quartet
Over a thousand attend “Weedstock” in Johnson
continued from page 10A ward a system that allows sales. “This is a good day, but this bill is only a foot in the door type thing,” Richards said. Richards said he believes legalization opens the opportunity for more people to look to marijuana for health treatment, not to see it as a gateway drug. He said he agreed with
former Republican House Speaker John Boehner, who recently reversed his position to become a proponent of legalizing marijuana because it is considered to be an “exit drug” for opioid addiction. The law is significant, Richards said because it will change the experience people have with law enforcement.
“Say you get pulled over for running a stop sign, or speeding or something, you don’t have to worry about that bag of pot that you have in your pocket,” he said. “That little gram or two grams of pot you have in your pocket is not a charge anymore, and that’s just a good thing that’s the way it should be.”
12A • PUZZLES
The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
SUDOKU
just for fun the MOVIE diary
‘Jurassic World’ falls short
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 33A
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Guinean seaport 5. They __ 8. Electromotive force 11. “McVicar” director 13. Monetary unit 14. Mother of Hermes 15. Broadway actress Daisy 16. Tobacco mosaic virus 17. Expression of surprise 18. African financial intermediaries 20. Fully ripe egg 21. Soothes the skin 22. Editors write them 25. Nashville-based rockers 30. Surgical tube 31. Lasting records 32. Member of Ghanese tribe 33. Being in a vertical position 38. Spasmodic contraction 41. Cartilage disks 43. Domestic help 45. A way of drying out 48. Small sponge cake 49. Distinctive practice or philosophy 50. Sword 55. Type of missile (abbr.) 56. Home to various animals 57. American comedian Tim 59. Scores perfectly 60. A major division of geological time 61. Spiritual leader 62. Unhappy 63. Unit of force (abbr.) 64. Door part
CLUES DOWN 1. Academic degree 2. Expression of sorrow or pity 3. Large, stocky lizard 4. Romanian river 5. Stellar 6. A way to change 7. Surround completely 8. A Philly footballer 9. Dinosaur shuang_____aurus 10. Slowly disappear 12. Large antelope 14. Not nice 19. Piece of footwear 23. Newt 24. Seriously mentally ill 25. Kilogram force (abbr.) 26. Terrorist group 27. Negative 28. Time zone 29. A blacksmith’s workshop 34. Baked dessert 35. A way to perceive uniquely 36. Breeze through 37. Dry white wine drink 39. Treated with iodine 40. Not thorough 41. Famous museum 42. Supplements with difficulty 44. Polynesian language 45. Bangladesh capital (var. sp.) 46. __ and flowed 47. Excessively theatrical actors 48. Prejudice 51. Swiss river 52. Nonsense (slang) 53. “Luther” actor 54. Resist authority (slang) 58. Pinch Solutions on page 33A
By Dom Cioffi My wife and I took our son to summer camp this past weekend for a four-week program meant to build character and enrich young lives. Our son, however, would have preferred to stay home to play video games for the month of July, which is part of the reason why we sent him. We didn’t arrive at the decision to send him easily. First of all, it’s an expensive undertaking. Thirty days of room and board and constant entertainment doesn’t run cheap. Secondly, the program is conducted with a slight military-style, which means the “cadets” are expected to behave in a highly respectful fashion while adhering to a bevy of social rules. The problem is, our son is a bit on the unmotivated side. While he is a bright and energetic young man, he hasn’t quite developed an appreciation for the rewards of hard work. He also doesn’t seem to understand why his mother and I expect him to behave in a particular manner. We’re hoping this program helps turn that around. Initially, I wasn’t thrilled with the idea. Maybe it was overkill? Maybe he would quickly grow out of this unruly phase and turn back into a normal kid again. Sure, we were having the typical father-son confrontations at home, but it didn’t seem any different than what the other fathers were telling me they were experiencing. But then his final grades came out for the last semester of school and they were not anywhere near where they should have been. We consulted with his JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGD teachers and they all said the same thing: Smart kid. OM Great to have around. He just doesn’t seem motivated. So, the decision was made to send him somewhere through the matriculation process and met with sevover the summer that would help inject some work eral of the staff, I felt confident that the program that ethic into his psyche. Luckily, one of our nephews had he was entering into was the perfect spot for him to be attended this same camp a few years prior. His parat this moment in his life. ents both acknowledged that it was a pivotal moment My son hadn’t said much about the camp in the in his life. weeks leading up to his leaving. He didn’t want to talk Part of this camp focuses on successfully navigating about it. He wasn’t angry, he just seemed resolved to school, with courses on how to take tests, how to take the idea that he got himself into this mess. In some notes, how to be organized, etc. These are all things ways, I think he wanted this to happen because he my son doesn’t put effort into, which is why his studies was embarrassed about how things ended up in have faltered. school. The second part of the camp focuses on charOn Sunday, when it came time for the parents to acter-building and team-building exercises with say goodbye, I pulled him in close and whispered in activities like whitewater his ear, “Dad has taught CHECK THIS ONE OUT IF YOU’RE rafting, scuba diving, you everything you need robes courses and wall to know in order to get LOOKING FOR SOME EXCITING climbing. While athletic, through this.” He smile THRILLS. my son is rarely game for and replied, “I know.” We any activities outside of then walked away, leaving his comfort zone so this will be a challenging advenhim with the other cadets in a large conference room. ture for him. Just before I walked out the door, I turned around However, up until this Sunday when we dropped to look back. He was standing against the wall looking him off, I still had reservations. But after we went in my direction, I smiled and waved; he smiled and waved back. That moment choked me up a bit, but I gathered myself and walked to the car. In two weeks, we will return for a mid-program update with his teachers. That will be the first time we see and talk to him. We’ll be allowed to take him to lunch before saying goodbye once again. Two weeks after that we’ll show up again for the closing ceremony. And then hopefully we’ll say goodbye to the alien life form that took over our child’s body. This week’s film, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” doesn’t involve alien life forms, but the dinosaurs in this movie might as well be since humanity doesn’t know how to handle their presence. Nothing says summer blockbuster like angry dinosaurs. And while this installment of the popular “Jurassic Park” series does a wonderful job delivering intoxicating special effects, it unfortunately drops the ball when it comes to a palpable story. Check this one out if you’re looking for some exciting thrills. Just don’t be surprised when you realize there’s very little story to keep you emotionally invested. A “C+” for “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
ROCKIN’ THE REGION • 13A
The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
n o i g e R e h T ’ n R ock i y nn w ith Brothers Fl
Red, white, blue, orange and green. Happy Fourth of July, everyone. If you’re looking for something to do the coming weekend, head to McGrath’s Irish Pub in Killington, and see the great Irish duo, Brothers Flynn. They’ll be playing July 6-7, 7:30 p.m. to close both nights. They’ve been rockin’ the pub since rockin’ 2013. The name says it all: the region Tom and Bill Flynn make up by dj dave the band. Tom plays guitar, hoffenberg harmonica and sings a lot of the lead vocals. Older brother Bill plays percussion (bodhran, djembe and cajon) and sings as well. They come up to McGrath’s three to four times a year. I had the pleasure of speaking with Bill to learn about them and their music. If you look at their Facebook page cover photo, Tom is on the left and Bill on the right. That picture was taken some years back and Bill said laughing, that they can both afford sleeves now. They play mostly covers but do throw in a few originals. Obviously those covers are mostly Irish, but not all traditional, because they like to play some of the rebel songs as well. Bill said, “People like hearing that. It’s a little bit of a rousing type of thing.” Besides the Irish music they do some contemporary music like the blues and some folk-type stuff like Bob Dylan and Van Morrison. They do one Jimmy Buffet song, “A Pirate Looks at 40,” but they adapted it to, “A Pirate Looks at 60.” A few crowd pleaser songs he likes to play are “Back Home In Derry” and”Black Velvet Band.” You can shout out requests, but just go by their policy. Flynn said, “We make an announcement right at the start of each set: If you have any requests, just write them on a twenty and send them up. We’ll play the song, but we’ll take the money.” Seriously though, he said that they try to play as many as possible but there are just so many great songs out there in the Irish genre and they can’t learn them all. They will try, even if they don’t completely know it. They have a pret-
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Brothers Flynn ty wide repertoire so you won’t be disappointed. They play both of my favorites: “Charlie on the MTA” and “Drunken Sailor.” They also get into the Irish punk bands like The Pogues, Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphy’s. Bill said, “It’s kind of interesting hearing that music with just a cajon, guitar and harmonica.” They grew up in a musical family. Bill said, “We’ve been playing together for quite a while now. We grew up in a household that had a lot of music in it. Not so much instrumentally, but a lot of singing.” Their mom sang in the church choir for years and their dad had a great Irish tenor voice. Bill added, “We learned a lot of songs from those folks.” Bill said he kind of “fell into” playing percussion. Back in the 70s he was playing rhythm guitar in a progressive country band, playing Waylon Jennings before he was even popular, and stuff like that. Tom joined the band in the latter years of that incarnation. Bill said, “It was a lot of fun, but it wasn’t serious at all. After that, life kind of got in the way; family, kids and a full-time job. I put the guitar
away for a while and regretted it ever since.” Fifteen years ago he took up the percussion and started fooling around with the bodhran and djembe. Eight years ago he started playing the cajon which he said was kind of neat. Bill explained: “I’ve been with the percussion ever since. When I first started playing it [the cajon], it wasn’t as prevalent as it is now. Almost everyone’s got one now, and that’s fine. When I first started playing it, people would ask me where the kit was. There is no kit, it’s just this little box.” Tom has always been a guitarist and then taught himself harmonica. Bill said, “I tease him when he puts the holder on over his head. I tell the crowd they have to wait a minute while Tommy puts his headgear on. We get a chuckle out of that now and then, when people haven’t heard it before.” Although they’ve been playing together forever, the Brothers Flynn duo version calls 2010 their start. Before that they were in a Celtic rock band, Flynn 529, which was a five-piece. Bill said after five years of that, guys decided to go their own way. Being in a duo is a lot easier. Bill says, “We can get into more places. It’s almost like a symbiotic relationship. I pretty much know where he’s going to go and he knows what I’m going to do. It makes it nice and simple, and it’s a lot easier to load in and load out [laughing].” They really enjoy playing together. Bill said, “It’s a lot of fun, plus we both play golf ... We get together, tear up a golf course and have a couple of beverages. It’s still fun, that’s the key right there. As long as it’s fun, we’ll keep on doing it as long as we’re physically able to, anyway.” They’re both in their mid-60s and have no plans to stop anytime soon. Bill said, “You don’t feel old because you stop playing, you stop playing cause you get old.” Bill said he likes songs that are well presented. “Not so much the performer, but I liked the older rock ‘n’ rollers like The Who. They were bombastic. I like the way the songs are presented and if I like it, I pay attention to it. I’m still kind of that way. Most music I like.” His 23-year-old son has turned him on to some of the newer Indie rock. The same as his other listening pleasures, he goes by how it’s presented. They both live about nine miles outside of Albany, N.Y. Rockin’ the region, page 40A
14A • JUMPS
Bug spray:
The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
Mosquito spraying debated
Debate:
Coolidge Cup debate tourney teaches many skills
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area, as well as improving the BLSG’s public notification process, and better alerting residents to spraying. “There is a lot the BLSG could do to run a better program,” Little said. “I haven’t been convinced that adulticide is really helping the mosquito issue in the district.” Little said that the appellants would also like to see a more thorough evaluation of impact the Malathion and Permethrin have on non-target organisms, meaning other insects that are not mosquitos, and fish and wildlife, as well as public health. “The BLSG just has not done the evaluation of those impacts,” Little said. “The DEC requires the evaluation and use of the least harmful approach possible, and we don’t think the BLSG has done that.” The BLSG insect control district For its part, the BLSG says that as a volunteer organization with limited funding from member towns and the state, it is taking a responsible approach to combatting the local mosquito issue.
tical flaws. There is also time to allow one team to cross examine the other, and for rebuttals. “We’re in our sixth year,” said Denhart. “Two years ago, we created the Coolidge Cup. The prize is a $7,500 scholarship for two students.” Modern technology, Denhart said, has not made debating much different than in the past. While students today file their information on laptops rather than carry heavy briefcases full of evidence cards to support their positions, they still have to read quotations by authorities to support their points. “They can’t use Google and pick the first thing that comes up,” Denhart said. “They have to learn getting the context of the evidence.” Among other things students learn, he said, are public speaking skills, and how to persuade. “These are necessary skills,” Denhart said. “You’re persuading people
the swamp to kill the mosquito larvae laid there before they can mature. The adulticide, which kills fully grown, flying mosquitoes, is applied from sprayers mounted on the back of BLSG trucks that follow certain routes around Lake Dunmore, Brandon and Goshen. Voters in the town of Pittsford voted on Town Meeting Day to join the BLSG as a full member town to be sprayed for mosquitos in addition to having wetland areas treated with larvacide. The measure increased the town’s contribution to the BLSG from $15,000 to $24,638. There will also be four annual installments of $17,750 to buy into the equity of assets owned by the BLSG District. Taxpayers in each of the district’s member towns approve an annual BLSG buy-in in their town’s budget in order to control the mosquito problem. More recently, the public health issues associated with mosquitos have become increasingly dire. The rise first in cases of West Nile Virus and more recently Eastern Equine Encephalitis have made mosquitoes a public health issue over the last 20 years. “THE SPRAYING AUTHORIZED BY THE EEE is a rare but ofDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ten-deadly virus carried by a specific breed of mosCONSERVATION VIOLATES STATE AND quito that was found in the FEDERAL LAWS DESIGNED TO PROTECT Whiting swamp. Two area men died of EEE in 2012, HUMAN HEALTH, WATER QUALITY and a number of cases of AND ENDANGERED SPECIES,” VLS West Nile Virus have been reported in the area over ATTORNEY MASON OVERSTREET SAID. the last two decades, alBLSG Operations Manager Will Mathis, though there have been no fatal human when reached by phone on Monday, cases. said, “It’s not really our battle… It’s beThe 2012 deaths were the first two tween the appellants and the DEC.” cases of EEE ever in Vermont and led The BLSG does currently conform to to aerial spraying by the state Health the law regarding public notification Department. EEE was detected again in on the district website when mosquito mosquitoes in Whiting in 2013 and 2014, spraying is planned. There is a BLSG as well as in Grand Isle in 2014, but there policy for property owners to opt out of have been no other human EEE cases spraying, creating “no spray zones” near since 2012. organic farms or near property owners Malathion is a pesticide used widewith health problems that may be exacly across the U.S. to combat nuisance erbated by the adulticide. insects around homes, orchards and While there are a number of factors cropland since the 1950s. that play in the severity of the mosquiBut VLS attorney Mason Overstreet in to problem in the BLSG district, most a press release said the appellants want residents would agree that problem the state and the BLSG to treat pesticide has improved since 1989, when the isspraying as a last resort. sue made national news. An Associat“The spraying authorized by the ed Press reporter that year interviewed Department of Environmental Conserlocal residents, who complained that vation violates state and federal laws backyard barbeques and other outdesigned to protect human health, door activities were almost out of the water quality and endangered species,” question because of the mosquito Overstreet said. “The law requires the issue. The following year, the Agency of District to use non-harmful alternatives Agriculture appropriated $140,000 to whenever practical. Chemical pesticides help the BLSG. should only be used as a last resort.” The BLSG was formed in 1987 in an Toxic Action Center’s Woody Little said effort to combat the issue. that a statement of questions specific to Larvacides are placed in areas of the appeal would be issued next week.
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all the time. The students get a lot of practice.” Academic debate is also much more than exercises in public speaking, research and honing argumentative skills. Debate cases often affect government policy down the road. Many debaters learn the sort of skills useful in law school. If you scratch an attorney, chances are you’ll find a debater underneath. Naturally, the students pick up a bit about Calvin Coolidge, too. “They learn about Coolidge, the site, and his legacy,” Denhart said. Preliminary rounds will culminate in a final round to be held on July 4, the president’s birthday. (Coolidge is the only president born on the Fourth of July, but three of the first five presidents died on the Fourth: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. For more information, visit coolidgefundation.org.
100 gather in Rutland against Trump policy
continued from page 1A Her friend Nan Dubin and Nan’s sister separated from 638 adults between May Ruth (visiting Vermont from Georgia) 6-19, alone. Of the 40,000 children taken joined in. “I feel now is the time for all in by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of us to stand up together for what we last year, 93 percent were released to their believe our country should stand for,” parents or close relatives. The average she said. “I can cry and scream but what time a child was housed in HHS shelters we need to do is act. So we fight every day in recent months has increased from 51 to until we vote in November.” 56 days. Since May 30, when shelters were Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the United Nations at 95 percent capacity, they’ve become human rights chief, recently declared overly crowded, yet plan to add thousands that the zero tolerance policy of forcible of beds in the coming weeks. separation was put into effect to punish People from as far away as Massachufamilies. It punishes children for the setts attended the rally in Rutland. actions of their parents, he said. “The “We talked about postponing our trip thought that any state would seek to deter because we so wanted to be in a March,” parents by inflicting such ABOUT 2,300 “ALIEN” CHILDREN abuse on children is unconscionable,” he said. HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM THEIR The U.N.’s Human Rights PARENTS TO DATE. Council further declared that the separation “may amount to torture.” It violates “the rights said Gail Leichtman as she looked at of the child to liberty and family unity.” the crowd. “This last week has been so And that President Donald Trump’s recent ghastly!” halt to the separations also does nothing Leichtman works at a Jewish family to address the children who’ve already children’s service. been taken from their parents. It “may “Everyone’s trauma has been triglead to indefinite detention of entire famgered,” she said. ilies in violation of international human Lori Bramhall, another protestor, rights standards.” nodded side to side and said, “We see our About 2,300 “alien” children have been country going down the toilet,” she said. separated from their parents to date. A Bonnie Brodner, who was brought up U.S. Health and Human Services official Jewish, has also felt an impact. reported that 1,475 unaccompanied “What keeps going through my mind migrant children have yet to be accountis ‘Not on my watch!’” she said. “I feel like ed for. Meanwhile, more children are I have a moral obligation to speak out bebeing scattered throughout the 30 Texas cause it’s not happening to me right now.” facilities, and across 14 to 16 states to 100 As the protest came to a close, 7-yearother shelters, making logistics even more old Sonora held up her sign and said, complicated. “Families Belong Together!” At the Senate Homeland Security Her mom, Caitlin Gildrien from Leicessubcommittee oversight hearing on April ter, said, “This is the third demonstration 26, acting Assistant Secretary of Adminwe’ve been to in two weeks—here and in istration for Children and Families for Montpelier. It feels important to show up. HHS, Steven Wagner, disclosed that the It’s enraging and depressing.” department is also uncertain as to how Many others echoed the same sentimany of the 10,773 migrant children held ments. Children and families of all ages in government custody since last Tuesday, attended the protest in Rutland. June 26, were taken from their parents by Gildrien’s son, 3 ½ year old Jasper, force. (Those numbers represent a 21 per- didn’t hesitate when asked why he was cent increase above last month’s number there. of 8,886). It is know that 658 children were “We gave out popsicles!” he said.
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Big band Enerjazz to perform at Fair Haven concert series Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Concerts in the Park will welcome Enerjazz to the stage Thursday, July 5, at 7 p.m. These 18 talented musicians will bring the big band sound for the fourth concert of the series. Since it is close to the July 4 holiday, the band has promised a few patriotic songs in addition to classics from Glenn Miller and Count Basie. More modern tunes are included in the set lists, so there is music for all to enjoy. One of the goals of the concert committee is to make these performances family friendly and fun for folks of all ages. Enerjazz promises to perform a concert that may evoke dancing, toe-tapping, and maybe even clapping and
singing along. In fact, it’s encouraged. The crowds for these concerts have been quite large this year, so it can be a lot of fun. Concert-goers are welcome to arrive early and enjoy the venue. There are picnic tables in the park for anyone that wants to bring dinner along. Hot dogs, sodas, and popcorn are available for purchase each week. There is a short intermission when door prizes are drawn, for both youth and adults. Concerts go on rain or shine. The rain location is the Congregational Church at the north end of the park. Call the concert line at 802-265-3020 ext. 301 to check.
Participatory reading of Frederick Douglass speech held in Woodstock Wednesday, July 4, 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Join Norman Williams Public Library on July 4 at 4 p.m. as they read together with the crowd, the fiery July 5, 1852 speech in which the great abolitionist orator, Frederick Douglass, took exception to being asked to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is a participatory event. Community
members are invited to witness and/or join in the reading. Copies of the speech will be provided. The event is co-sponsored by the Woodstock Social Justice Initiative and the Norman Williams Public Library. Norman Williams Public Library is located at 10 the Green, Woodstock. For more information, visit normanwilliams.org.
Fletcher School honors artist Susan Rockwell LUDLOW—Fletcher Farm School’s Robert Frost Award for excellence in artistry and art education is going to Susan Rockwell this year. Rockwell has been teaching weaving classes since 1987 at weaving guilds, regional weaving conferences and craft schools throughout the state. She started teaching at the Fletcher Farm School in 1993. Rockwell was surprised when she heard she won the award. “I didn’t know they had that award,” Rockwell, 72, of Braintree said. “It’s a huge honor.” The award is named after Robert Frost, who was a member of Fletcher Farm Foundation’s original board of directors.
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Rockwell is active in the Vermont Weavers’ Guild and is former president of the New England Weavers Seminar (a conference for all New England guilds).She has exhibited and won awards for her weaving at local, regional and international exhibits. Rockwell has also juried numerous weaving shows and organized and completed a 250-hour course for weaving instructors. Rockwell teaches to see the excitement of her students. “Weaving is a pretty involved process,” she said. “It takes a lot of planning.” Rockwell will be honored during the 35th annual craft festival,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the
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Children participate in a sack race during Billings Farm’s Old Vermont 4th celebration.
Billings Farm & Museum celebrates the Independence Day holiday with an Old Vermont 4th Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Celebrate the Billings Farm & Museum’s Old Vermont 4th on Wednesday, July 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring traditional music, flag-making, hand cranked ice cream, horse-drawn wagon rides, patriotic speeches, and an historic debate. Throughout the day, families can make their own 43-star flags (the flag of 1890), Uncle Sam bookmarks, fireworks stencils, and compete in sack races, crank fresh strawberry ice cream, and enjoy a wagon ride. Debates and speeches have played a key role in the Independence Day observance, as was the reading of the Declaration of Independence, which will occur at noon. At 1 p.m., there will be a men’s debate of the topic: “What is more beneficial to society, journalism or the law?” Adults and older students can test their 19th century vocabulary skills in a spirited spelling bee. At 2 p.m. there will be an
historic baseball game in the Billings’ fields. Join in or cheer on the teams! Admission includes all activities and programs, plus the operating dairy farm, farm life exhibits, and the restored and furnished 1890 Farm House. Billings Farm is an operating Jersey dairy farm that continues a 147-year tradition of agricultural excellence and offers farm programs and historical exhibits that explore Vermont’s rural heritage and values. The Farm & Museum has served as a gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage for over 1.6 million visitors and over 100,000 of the region’s school children. Admission: adults, $16; 62 and over, $14; children 5-15, $8; 3-4, $4; 2 and under, free. The Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Vermont Route 12. For information, call 802-457-2355 or visit billingsfarm.org.
Rutland Chamber’s Fireworks Extravaganza, consistently voted the best in Rutland County year after year, can be seen on the fourth.
Chamber fireworks extravaganza set for July 4, Summer Smash precedes Wednesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.—RUTLAND—Don’t miss the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza in celebration of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. The pyrotechnics begin promptly at 9:45 p.m. at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St. The Rutland County Agricultural Society will also be holding its 2018
Summer Smash Demo Derby at the Vermont State Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. that day. Gates open at 12 noon for the flea market. Activities including a bounce house and monster truck rides begin at 2 p.m. Parking is free. For more information call the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce at 802-773-2747 or visit rutlandvermont.com.
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Live at the Chaffee music series continues with Pinedrop Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Pinedrop will be performing live at The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland on Thursday, July 5 starting at 7 p.m. Pinedrop’s fresh Americana sound skillfully intertwines folk and bluegrass. This four-piece band from Brattleboro features Derek Sensale’s mesmerizing songwriting and vocals, Dan Bisson on upright bass, Nick Paar on mandolin, and Charlie Peckar on fiddle. Pinedrop has played venues and festivals near and far, including MASS MoCA’s acclaimed
July 4 Coolidge birthday celebration designated a ‘Top 10 Summer Event’ Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—On Wednesday, July 4, the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site celebrates the birth of our nation and the birthday of our 30th president. The special activities honoring the only U.S. president born on Independence Day are scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s celebration has been selected as a “Top 10 Summer Event” by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The day begins with a moving reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Union Christian Church. The public is invited to the Naturalization Ceremony inducting 20 new U.S. citizens at 10 a.m. Join on the village green at 12 noon, when a Vermont National Guard delegation leads a parade to the Plymouth Notch Cemetery. A wreath from the White House will be placed at the president’s gravesite;
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FreshGrass Festival. At this stage in their career, seeing Pinedrop live is like seeing a pre-fame Paul Simon singing in a cousin’s back yard. It’s like seeing Marshawn Lynch run for 3,000 yards and 37 touchdowns in a high school football game; or like watching Barack Obama as a sixth grade debate champion. Just drop everything and listen to them. Tickets are $7. This event is all ages. For more information, visit chaffeeartcenter.org.
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Visitors can visit the gravesite of the only president born on July 4 – Calvin Coolidge – in Plymouth Notch.
a brief ceremony follows with members of the Coolidge family in attendance. A barbecue lunch is offered for sale at The Wilder House Restaurant. Birthday cake is free to everyone! Calvin Coolidge impersonator, Tracy Messer, performs at 4 p.m. Ongoing activities include wagon rides, music by the Stringfield Springers oldtime string band, cheese making at the factory, children’s games on the Aldrich House lawn, spinning demonstrations by Fiber Arts in Vermont, and the Plymouth Historical Society’s one-room schoolhouse exhibit. The Coolidge Cup National Debate Tournament starts in the early afternoon. For more information about the Declaration of Independence reading, Naturalization Ceremony, and Coolidge Cup Debate Tournament, call 802-6723389. At the Museum and Education Center, visitors can see the award-winning permanent exhibition, “More Than Two Words: The Life and Legacy of Calvin Coolidge”; as well as this year’s temporary exhibit,” Presidential Holiday: The Coolidge Summer Retreats, 1924-1928,” which examines the idyllic settings and historic events associated with President Coolidge’s five Summer White House locations. The exhibit showcases the president’s fishing equipment and many of the gifts received during his summer excursions – including the famous Sioux headdress and cowboy garb from the South Dakota Summer White House. The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site is operated by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, which is part of the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development. ACCD’s mission is to help Vermonters improve their quality of life and build strong communities by providing grants, technical assistance, and advocacy. The site is open May 26-Oct. 21, 1 a.m.5 p.m., daily. It is located at 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth Notch. For further information, call 802-672-3773, or visit historicsites. vermont.gov.
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This unique caterpillar is as colorful and beautiful in this stage of its life, as it will be upon metamorphosis.
VINS presents fifth annual Incredible Insect Festival
Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE— Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) as we celebrate the amazing world of insects on Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fill the day with adventure in an encounter with live caterpillars – more than 50 species from New England – and other insects up close, and discover their importance to the world. In The Caterpillar Lab, renowned expert Sam Jaffe will introduce visitors to a multitude of live caterpillars throughout the day, exploring caterpillar defense, camouflage, mimicry, and metamorphosis among other behaviors. Visitors may use digital microscopes and screens to observe caterpillars hatching from eggs, eating, and shedding. Learn about the art and importance of beekeeping with Peter Hadeka, a member of the VT Beekeepers Association. Or discover the amazing work being done by
biologists at the BASS Lab (Biomonitoring and Aquatic Studies Section) to monitor the health of waterways. In addition, explore river conservation principles at the hands-on stream table exhibit. For incredible fun, young children can enjoy face painting, bug safaris and Sun Common’s solar-powered bounce house. Other exciting activities and events will be available throughout the day. Food vendors will be on site from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All events are included with general admission to the Nature Center, which is $15.50 for adults; $14.50 for seniors 62 and above; $13.50 for youth ages 4-17; and free for members and for children 3 and under. Veterans and teachers receive a $2 discount. VINS is located at 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee. For more information, visit vinsweb.org.
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Saturday, July 7, 5:30 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND— The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center will host a special ceremony honoring the late Gordon Marshall and contributors to the 10-year Winter Studios Capital Campaign that he initiated with the Board of Trustees, Saturday, July 7. Marshall’s vision to renovate the former Vermont
Marble Company Coping Shop for year-round use as studio and classroom space has become a reality. The celebration at 5:30 p.m. will be held in conjunction with the opening reception for an exhibit of recent work by sculptor Ed Smith, 5-7 p.m. Smith’s work in bronze and plaster uses classical imagery to explore the “mythic and heroic aspects
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Young Eagles Rally offers free flights for kids
Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m.—NORTH CLARENDON—EAA Chapter 968, the Green Mountain Flyers, is hosting a Young Eagles rally on Saturday, July 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport, 1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon. Children ages 8-17 will receive a ground tour of an airplane and an opportunity to experience the enjoyment of flight.
This free airplane ride will last approximately 20 minutes. Flights start around 9 a.m. and will continue until the last registered child has had a flight, as weather conditions permit. Rain date will be July 8, same hours. The rally will stage to the right of the main terminal building; parking is located in the airport parking lot. Food is avail-
able at the Hangar Cafe, upstairs in the terminal building. For questions or more information, call 516-5210664 or email EAA968@ vermontel.net. The next Young Eagles rally will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23, concurrent with the visit of the B-17 Flying Fortress Tour at Rutland Airport. More information is available at B17.org.
Cavendish concert series begins with Davis Brothers’ Garage Band Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—The Town of Cavendish will present its annual summer music series for 2018 on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. on the Proctorsville Green. The lineup begins on July 11 with a newcomer to the series, the Davis Brothers’ Garage Band. The band has been a staple of the Vermont ski scene – and before that in Colorado – since the 1970s. Brothers Rick and Jeff Davis of Brownsville formed the band with cousin Lane Gibson. The latest addition to the band is no stranger to Proctorsville: Mark Huntley will be on drums. The band is famous for covers of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, among others. On July 25, Rick Redington and the Luv
return, followed by Yankee Chank on Aug. 1. On Aug. 8, Jason Cann plays for the first time in Proctorsville. The series finishes on Aug. 15 with the return of Sensible Shoes. The town of Cavendish encourages all area residents and visitors to join their friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just lie back and relax on the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer weather and either reconnect with old friends or make new ones. As always, the concerts are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, check the Cavendish Facebook page. For more information, call 802-2267736.
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‘The Last Jedi’ featured in Ludlow Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—”Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is FOLA’s next movie on Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall. The film, also known as “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi,” is a 2017 American epic space opera film. It is the second installment of the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy and the eighth main installment of the “Star Wars” franchise, following “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015). The film features the final film performance by Fisher, who died in December 2016, and it is dedicated to her memory. The plot follows a Resistance member as she receives Jedi training from Luke Skywalker, in hopes of turning the tide for the Resistance in the fight against the First Order, while others attempt to escape a First Order attack on the dwindling Resistance fleet. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) tells Rey (Daisy Ridley), “This is not going to go the way you think.” That line proves to be true for just about every plot thread, every scene, every moment in the entire movie. Writer/ director Rian Johnson packs this episode in the Skywalker saga with genuine surprises of all kinds, which all amount to a thrilling, emotional, and funny film that is considered by some to be the best “Star Wars” movie since “The Empire Strikes Back.” One of the major changes is that Hamill is no longer playing Luke as the archetypal hero – he’s now a conflicted, deeply damaged Jedi master. He rises to the occasion with his finest performance as Luke, using the timbre of his voice and the pain in his eyes to express Luke’s reluctance to confront his past, let alone help Rey mold her future. There’s a frankly brilliant sense of poetry to Luke’s story in this movie, with elements that harken all the way back to the start of his journey in beautiful fashion. Rotten Tomatoes indicated that “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” has an approval rating of 91 percent. The movie is open to everyone and is free; donations are appreciated. Popcorn and water will be provided. For information, call 802-228-7239 or visit fola.us.
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“My Name is Art,” a horror film by Asher Ellis, will make its world premiere during Ludlow’s homegrown arts festival.
Ludlow’s homegrown arts festival features book talks, movie premier
Friday, July 6, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Book Nook proudly sponsors a homegrown arts festival featuring Jackson Ellis, Rachel Carter and Asher Ellis, who grew up in the Okemo Valley. On Friday July 6 at 7 p.m. there will be book talks and a movie premier at the Frank Heald Auditorium at the Ludlow Town Hall. Jackson Ellis will talk about his new novel, “Lords of St. Thomas.” Ellis is a writer and editor from Vermont who has also spent time living in Nevada and Montana. His short fiction has previously appeared in The Vermont Literary Review, Sheepshead Review, Broken Pencil, The Birmingham Arts Journal, East Coast Literary Review, Midwest Literary Magazine, and The Journal of Microliterature. He is the co-publisher of VerbicideMagazine.com, which he founded in 1999.
Rachel Carter likes to write about time travel and faraway worlds. She’s the author of the “So Close to You” series with HarperTeen, and a regular contributor to BookTrib. com. These days you can find her working on her next novel in the woods of Vermont, where she also teaches creative writing at Champlain College. Asher Ellis is the author of “The Remedy,” a horror novel set in the backwoods of northern Vermont. He is also a screenwriter, having written the award-winning short film “Exit 7A,” as well as the “My Name Is Art.” Written by Asher Ellis and directed by Shahab Zargar, “My Name is Art” wears its “Black Mirror” and “Twilight Zone” inspirations on its sleeve. As fans of suspense, horror and sci-fi, Asher Ellis and Shahab Zargari are excited to share this unique story with the world. This event will be the world premier for “My Name is Art.”
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Dated 1893, shown is the title page of the autograph score of Dvorák’s ninth symphony.
Killington Music Festival presents ‘Thank You Dvorak’ Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Join Killington Music Festival’s Music in the Mountains classical concert series on July 7 for an evening of pure Dvorak. Killington Music Festival faculty members will be
performing a master of melodies, harmonies and dances, this Bohemian nationalist demonstrates his ability to combine symphonic-like compositions into chamber music, including the beloved “Dumky” piano trio with guest
artist Simon Ghraichy. Concerts are held at the Ramshead Lodge, Killington at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets ($25), call 800-621-6867. For more information, call 802-7734003 or visit killingtonmusicfestival.org.
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Woodstock is abundant with July 4th celebratory activities Wednesday, July 4— WOODSTOCK—Celebrate Wednesday, July 4 in Woodstock – rain or shine! Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. with the 42nd Annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race and Kids Fun Run. Runners and walkers will enjoy a challenging course through Woodstock, starting and finishing at the Village Green. The Kids Fun Run (for age 10 and under) is a short loop around the Village Green. To register for the race as a runner or walker, visit active. com. The entry fee is $30 for runners and walkers by July 3; $35 on race day (includes a cool t-shirt). Checkin/same day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Runners and walkers start at 8:30 a.m.; Kids Fun Run begins at 10:30 a.m. (free, and no registration is necessary for the Kids Fun Run, and all kids receive a medal).
Billings Farm & Museum’s Old Vermont 4th Celebration will take place all day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and will feature ice cream making, wagon rides, sack races, flag making, spelling bees, and more. See the press release in this paper for more details, or visit billingsfarm.org. The excitement continues at the Woodstock Union High School at 6 p.m. with a solar-powered bounce house from SunCommon and operated by the WUHSMS Vermont Teen Leadership Safety Program (VTLSP) students, fun children’s activities by ArtisTree/Purple Crayon Productions and operated by the Change the World Kids, and VT Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society returns with a variety of games for kids and adults and glow products. The Woodstock Fire Department and EMS
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will be doing a Touch a Truck event in front of the Union Arena, where kids will be able to go through the trucks and ambulances. They will also be handing out fire prevention flyers and other items. The WUHS Alumni Association will be operating the barbecue tent and cookout, serving hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausages, drinks, desserts and more. The Lazy Cow Vermont will be joining and is a mobile ice cream cafe that serves local Vermont made ice cream. Jack Snyder, a.k.a., Leyeux, will perform from 6:15-9:15 p.m., featuring riginal and covered music inspired by the tranquil and serene homeland of Vermont. The Ora E. Paul American Legion and Boy Scout Troop 220 will perform a flag ceremony at 7 p.m. Capping off the evening is a spectacular July 4 fireworks display. For further information, visit townofwoodstock. org.
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Kids and adults participate in an egg carrying competition, part of the field games at a prior July 4 celebration in Killington.
The Town of Killington celebrates the fourth on River Road Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Held annually, the Town of Killington celebrates the Fourth of July with a day of activities on businesses along River Road. At 9 a.m., the Friends of the Library will holds a book and gift sale at Sherburne Memorial Library, through 12 noon. The parade starts at 100 a.m., beginning at Fusion Fitness and ending at the Johnson Rec Center. The pool is open for swimming at 11 a.m., which will surely be a popular place to be this year with the heat wave
that’s been ongoing. Shortly after, the fireman’s barbecue will begin at 11:30 a.m. The raffle goes from 12-3 p.m., and tickets are available at killingtonrec.com. Fun for all ages, the field games begin at 1 p.m. For those who are looking for a red belly, the Belly Flop Contest will take place at 3:30 p.m. at the pool. Live music and entertainment will start at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Rain date is July 5. For more information, visit killingtonpico.org.
Killington July 2018 Events
Environmental Artist, Xavier Cortada
Cultural Festival!
Workshops Gallery Exhibit Artist Talks | Live Music
Saturday, July 14th
Fourth of July Celebration
Musician, Laura Mazon
9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm
Friends of Library Book & Gift Sale Parade on River Road starting at Fusion Fitness & ending at the Johnson Rec Center Pool Opens Fireman’s BBQ Raffle* Opens & Library Sale Ends *See a Fireman for raffle tickets OR buy online at www.killingtonrec.com
1:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:30 pm
Saturday
July 21st 7 30pm
Field Games Raffle Ends Belly Flop Contest Live Music & Entertainment Fireworks Show
*Raindate for Fourth of July Celebration is July 5th
gates open at 5:30pm Deadgrass 6:30pm | Hot Flannel All-Stars 7:45pm
6th Annual Chili Cook-Off A Fundraiser Benefiting Killington Parks & Recreation
With Live Music from Chad Hollister
Thursday, July 26th 5:00-8:00 pm at the Sherburne Memorial Library
WWW.ARTISTREEVT.ORG (802) 457-3500
info@artistreevt.org | 2095 pomfret rd | so. pomfret, vt
FREE ADMISSION Chili Sampler Tickets : $10/person, $15/two, $25/family of four
Learn more at KillingtonTown.com
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Round of Golf at Killington & VIP Killington Brewfest Package for 2
Age group winners will receive podium recognition & individual prizes
TRAIN ON THE COURSE WITH KBC! 3 Hour Training Sessions on the Race Course Saturday June 9 & Saturday June 23 at 7:30am
Contact Beth at KillingtonBootCamp@gmail.com for more details!
OUTDOO BOOT CA R MP CLASSE OFFERE S D ALL SUMMER !
Adults: $45 | Under 18: $20
For more information on the race & how to register, visit
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Courtesy VSO
The fireworks finale is a hallmark of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour.
VSO’s summer tour heads to Chittenden
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comes to Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden on Thursday, July 5. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; the concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and goes on rain or shine. While smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show, concert goers are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, folding chairs, and to dance the night away under the stars. Flashlights are also suggested. Please note: outside alcohol is prohibited at this venue. For venue information, call 802-4832311. For tickets, visit vso.org or purchase at Kamuda’s Country Market in Pittsford.
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Thursday, July 5, 7:30 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—This summer the Vermont Symphony Orchestra celebrates the gifts of nature through music with guest conductor Sarah Hicks. Experience musically-depicted majestic rivers, verdant fields, gardens in bloom, and the clear night sky, along with an extraterrestrial visitor reminding us to keep our sense of wonder at the bounty that surrounds us! Enjoy pyrotechnics not just during the concert finale, but also courtesy of naturally-gifted 22-year-old violin virtuoso Rubén Rengel, fresh from his recent first place award at the prestigious Sphinx Competition. Locally, the Summer Festival Tour
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DELICIOUS PUB MENU WITH AN IRISH FLAVOR Killington’s first and foremost Irish pub
Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s & Long Trail Open Friday & Saturday RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED 802-775-7181
Wines of Austria Friday, July 6 • 6:30 pm
Experience Central Europe with spicy whites and elegant reds from Austria’s temperate climate. Accompanied by a one-time, five-course chef ’s pairing menu. Reservations required: 802.775.2290.
$80 per person
plus tax and gratuity, served community-style
Restaurant open Thursday-Monday, 5:30-9 pm www.redcloverinn.com innkeepers@redcloverinn.com 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT Just off Route 4 in the heart of the Killington Valley
LIVE IRISH MUSIC July 6th & 7th at 7:30 p.m.
BROTHERS FLYNN EXTRA STOUT
PUB OPEN EVERYDAY AT 11:30AM
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FOOD 506 Bistro
The 506 Bistro serves a simple, seasonal menu featuring Vermont highlights. Set in the open bar and lounge, the atmosphere is casual and warm. Your are likely to be served a yankee pot roast, a great organic burger from a nearby farm or fresh strawberry shortcake with Vermont berries. Local, simple, home cooked is what we are all about. (802) 457-5000
Foundry
Enjoy an intimate dining menu or tavern specials at Killington’s only waterside dining that also has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. Appetizers include crab cakes, buffalo drumsticks and a cheese slate while the entrees include chicken Marsala, meat loaf, steamed lobster and more. The tavern menu features nachos, fried fish sandwich, teriyaki steak sandwich and others. www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
506 506 Back Country Café
The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for daily specials. (802) 422-4411
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At Killington’s hometown bar, you’re bound to have a good time with good food. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads are all available. With live entertainment seven days a week, they’re always serving food until last call. www.supportinglocalmusic. com (802) 422-5334
506 Bistro and Bar
Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights
506 Bistro and Bar
Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights 802.475.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com
Jones’ Donuts
Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810
Located in On The Birch Ridge River Inn, Woodstock VT locals and visitors alike since AServing short scenic drive from Killington 1998, dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn
802.475.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com is a delicious way to complete your Located in On The Inn, Woodstock dayRiver in Killington. Featuring Vermont VT inspired New American cuisine in the A short scenic drive from Killington
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inns dining room and Great Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made desserts. www.birchridge.com. (802) 422-4293
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Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant.com (802) 422-4030
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Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s onmountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594
Liquid Art
Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain. LiquidartVT.com (802) 422-2787.
Inn at Long Trail
Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. innatlongtrail.com/Home.html (802) 775-7181
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Lookout Tavern
With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665
West Pawlet celebrates summer with day of food and sales Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary hosts a town wide tag sale, giant raffle, chicken barbecue, flea market and food sale on Saturday, July 7. While town residents open their yards, the West Pawlet Fire House, located at 2806 VT Rte. 153 (Main Street), will hold a flea market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Barbecue tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. and continue until sold out. A generous meal consisting of WPVFD’s famous half-barbecued chicken, chips, coleslaw, roll and a soda costs $10. Meals can be picked up starting at 12:30
p.m. The Auxiliary Kitchen will be open all day and offers coffee, donuts, soda, salads, burgers and dogs at family friendly prices. Tickets for a giant raffle with over 60 prizes cost $1 each or 6 for $5. Top prizes are a Telescope furniture patio set, Aerus Apollo heater, one day party boat from EZ Marina of Wells, and Mars Insurance’s Super Surprise. Prize drawing begins at 2 p.m. Vendor spaces are available through the day of the sale. Call 802-645-0109 to reserve a space or for general information, call 802-645-0244.
Vermont Inspired New-American Cuisine Dinner served from 6:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday July 5th - July 7th
SERVING FOOD UNTIL LAST CALL
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At the Covered Carriageway 37 Butler Road, Killington birchridge.com • 802.422.4293
Regular Tuesday thru Saturday dinner service begins July 10th
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Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar
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
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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.
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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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.
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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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
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• A Farm to Table Restaurant • Handcut Steaks, Filets & Fish • All Baking Done on Premises
• Over 20 wines by the glass • Great Bar Dining • Freshly made pasta
All entrées include two sides and soup or salad “The locally favored spot for consistently good, unpretentious fare.” -N.Y. Times, 2008
422-4030 • 2820 KILLINGTON RD. WWW.CHOICES-RESTAURANT.COM
’Tis the season for skippin’, flip-floppin’, and of course, sippin’... on that wine you’ve wanted to try since you heard about it on Twitter exactly three and a half days ago. Fear not weathered travelers, for Killington you have have landed Uncorked yourselves right in the by Becca zidik heart of relaxation: in Killington! Yes, this town is thousands of miles away from California and South America’s humbled estate wineries, BUT the flavors and aromas of pristine wine can be found right in your backyard! California’s acclaimed Napa Valley is home to Silverado Vineyards. With six distinctive vineyards in the heart of Napa, the property prides itself on flavor and character; what’s not to love about that? Just imagine; a slight haze diluting the setting sun after an all day affair at the Silverado Vineyards; a glass of Chardonnay in your hand. The same fruity notes that were just on the brim of your tongue are now painting the sky in a blur of color; pear, green apple, lemon zest, and honeysuckle. While it may not be California, similar views of the mountain reflect off the of the Summit pond from The Foundry’s deck, and that Chardonnay will definitely be in your hand. Win, win(e), right? It emulates a watercolor painting found on a wine
bottle, you know, with that classy looking textured paper? Stunning. Similarly, without flying down past the Equator, one can also experience the viticulture, or wine production, of Chile right here in Vermont. Awning Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (cab-er-nay saw-vee-nyon for those of us who are Frenchimpaired), is high in tannin, which creates a high acidity level due to fermenting the grapes with their skins. The aroma and flavor contribute to vegetal tones of blackcurrants and cassis. Primary flavors of black cherry, violets, and green bell pepper coat the palate. Sounds straight out of the sommelier’s mouth... William Spanos, we’re looking at you. Pair that with a fresh, sustainable Ora King Salmon and your tastebuds will be dancing all night long.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Classic Italian Cuisine
May 1st – November 2nd, 2018
Old World Tradition
1807 KILLINGTON ROAD vermontsushi.com 802.422.4241
~ Since 1992 ~
HIBACHI | SUSHI | ASIAN 20 Craft Beers on Draft • Full Bar • Takeout & Delivery • Kid’s Game Room
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Continuing the Tradition of Blanche and Bill's Pancake House
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Located on 586 US Route 4, West Bridgewater , VT Open Thursday - Monday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. *Seasonal hours subject to change, call or check website
1/2 price appetizers & flaTbreads from 4-5 p.m.
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802.457.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT A short scenic drive from Killington
All specials are for dine in only. Not valid on take out or delivery. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply.
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By Paul Holmes
Construction of a new walking/jogging trail around the Snowshed Pond is underway and scheduled to be open in the next few weeks. The trail is one of many construction projects at Killington Resort. An outdoor exercise pod beside Killington Grand was recently completed. A new 6-person bubble chairlift at Snowdon and a South Ridge chairlift and K-1 Express Gondola will also be installed.
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Killington softball league: Ties for second, third … still no wins for rookie team Karrtel How quickly things change. Just like the Madden Curse, the Mountain Times curse is real. Just ask Killington Resort. The Madden Curse affects football players and the Mountain Times curse is for softball teams. Last week the article headline read, “Killington is back on top.” They were until play resumed and then they lost their next two games. One was their second loss in a row to the OmyaRamas and the other was their first forfeit in team history. Curses are real. The OmyaRamas had a near perfect week but just like in the last round, after they beat KR they lost to Clearly Moguls. More on that later on. They started the week with Killington a double-header Softball against McGraths by dj dave hoffenberg Sushi and then KR. Both games they were the away team and had to stave off last inning comebacks. OR led off the MS game with a “Cold Milk K” suffered by Dalton. They quickly got two outs but were able to knock in three runs. “Bus” Bob Schaffner scored in the bottom of the first to cut the lead 3-1. The second inning saw more “CMKs” by OR. This time one apiece by Ben Davine and “Coach” Bailey Peters. They were able to tack on two more runs. The same could not be said for MS as they got no hits and no runs to keep it 5-1 but they were able to do the same to OR in the third. MS used that momentum and tied the game in the bottom with three coming off a home run by “Big” Josh Tarleton. They had a chance for more but Jeremy “Higher” Prior ended the inning on a “Cold Beer K.” Davine led off the fourth with a “CMK” but his team went on a little hit parade, scoring four runs to take a 9-5 lead and then had some sweet “D” and shut down MS, 1-2-3. OR had nothing doing in the fifth, but MS scored three to cut the deficit to one. Peters suffered his second “CMK” of the game in the top of the sixth but his team scored two runs to go back up three. MS produced a run with a two-out rally in the bottom to come within 11-9. OR could not get any insurance runs so they have to hold off MS in the bottom of the seventh. Tarleton got on base but two of his teammates flew out so they need a two-out rally to win this. Prior knocked in Tarleton to bring them within one and then had runners on second and third. Unfortunately, Taylor Stone popped up to the first baseman to end the game with an 11-10 OR victory. OR immediately had to face KR and took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but KR quickly went ahead 2-1 in the bottom. OR was playing this game with only nine players which is a huge disadvantage in the outfield. One of those outfielders stepped up big. OR have some young, strong
arms on the team and that was evident when KR’s Evan Anderson got gunned down at the plate from the right fielder to second to home. OR hit through their order in the second to take a big 7-2 lead. KR got two of those back in the bottom but Ian Smith ended the inning with a “CBK.” OR bats went cold in the third, but KR’s Matt Kinsman scored to cut the deficit to two. OR got that run back but stranded the bases loaded to end the inning. KR did nothing in the bottom to keep it 8-5. OR bats went cold the next three innings as they could only get two hits and not add to their lead. KR got quite a few hits in the fifth but could only get one run and stranded the bases loaded, and then in the sixth they went down 1-2-3. On to the bottom of the seventh we go with OR clinging to a two-run lead, again. KR got their first two batters on and then Pat went down with a big “CBK” looking for the first out. They quickly got out number two, but then Smith and Justin Guth knocked in a run apiece to tie it 8-8. Guth got stranded at third after Kinsman flew out. The league has it’s first extra innings game of the season. OR went down 1-2-3 and KR put the
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STANDINGS Clearly Moguls 8-2 TIE: Killington Resort 6-4 Stop Outback 6-4 TIE: McGraths Sushi 5-5 OmyaRamas 5-5 Karrtel 0-10
SCHEDULE: Monday, July 9 Clearly Moguls vs Killington Resort @ Killington 5:50 p.m. Killington Resort vs McGrath’s Sushi @ Killington 7 p.m. First Stop Outback vs OmyaRamas @ Bridgewater 5:50 p.m. First Stop Outback vs Karrtel @ Bridgewater 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 Karrtel vs Clearly Moguls @ Killington 5:50 p.m. First Stop Outback vs Clearly Moguls @ Killington 7 p.m. OmyaRamas vs Killington Resort @ Bridgewater 5:50 p.m. OmyaRamas vs McGrath’s Sushi @ Bridgewater 7 p.m.
winning run on base but failed to get him in. After four innings without scoring, OR finally woke up their bats and put three big runs on the board in the ninth for an 11-8 lead. With their backs against the wall, KR had to dig deep. The bottom of the ninth started great as they scored two runs to cut the deficit to one. Next they put runners on the corners with one out so a fly ball could tie this game and possibly win it if they added a hit. Unfortunately for them, Smith hit into an inning- and game-ending double-play and OR secured their second 11-10 win of the night. Clearly Moguls also had a double-header that night and regained first place after their double-header win. First up was First Stop Outback. CM started their scoring with a two-out rally right off the bat, scoring seven runs. Three of those were off a bases clearing triple by Hunter “Make Your Mark” Pike. FSO answered back with four runs and a “CBK” by Sam Budusky. There was nothing doing in the second for either team except a long over the fence home run by Brett “No HR for You” Regimbald that ended up being an out because FSO noticed a lineup error and had it recalled because they couldn’t afford to let it stand. Regimbald had a nice web gem in the bottom to keep the score 7-4. CM welcomed back Jeremy “Jackie Blue” Livesey from the DL for his first game of the season and he delivered a RBI single. Jesse Mike Pelland added a two-run single to stretch the lead to 10-4 good buddy. Pitcher Johnny Sharpe was able to deliver a rare “CBK” to Angel Shannon. Wyatt Mosher jacked a two-run shot to cut the lead 10-6 but Tyler “Faceplant” Lysakowski joined Budusky in the “CBK” department. The bottom of the order produced for CM with “DJ” Dave Hoffenberg, Russell “Shitake” Dalglish and Regimbald all getting singles and scoring and then Judd Washburn added three more with a blast over the fence to give CM a 16-6 lead. FSO got one back in the fourth and Collin Wolfe joined the “CBK” team. CM couldn’t add any in the fifth and saw Dalglish go down with a “CBK.” Mosher drove in a run and Lysakowski had a nice looking sac to creep within seven runs, 16-9. The bats quieted for CM for the rest of the game and Pike went down looking for a huge “CBK” in the seventh. It didn’t really matter because FSO went down 1-2-3 in the sixth with a huge out on Sharpe by “Ronzoni” Hacker in what is being called the “Bait Gem” by Hacer and they could only get two runs in the seventh to fall 16-11. Next up, CM faced the Karrtel and they started the scoring with two in the first. The Karrtel maybe winless but the team is having a good time every game. It’s literally like a 300 lb. rock that was dragging them down, has been lifted off the team. CM answered with six runs, three off a “Tall” Tom Gilligan rocket to center field. The Karrtel’s bats quieted the next few innings but CM heated theirs Softball, page 31A
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PETPersonals 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 smart and I know Sit.
TILLY - 7-year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever. I’m a barrel of energy and I’m always on the go! I certainly don’t act like a 7-year-old dog! I’m quite playful and I’m especially fond of those plush squeaky toys. I’m a happy dog.
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Featuring pets from:
RUTLAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LUCY MACKENZIE HUMANE SOCIETY SPRINGFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY
Springfield Humane Society
PEEPERS and CHIRPIE Parakeets. We’re a happy, sweet pair of Parakeets who love to sing and be together. Our beautiful colors are vibrant. We are a bonded pair so we need to be adopted together. We love to sing!
MOLLY - 6-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black. Hi there my name is Molly and I am a sweet kitty that would love a lap to sit on. I love to be brushed and pampered. I do love attention and if you call my name I will come running!
SAVANNAH - 6-year-old. Female. Siberian Husky. I’m a beautiful lady who will keep you on your toes! I love playing with toys (those plush squeaky toys are my favorites!) so I hope my new family stocks up on them for me. I’m smart.
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 will try and get in your lap every chance I can. I do love toys.
JULIO - 11-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I am the most mellow cat you have ever met. I would love to sit on your lap and get all the attention. I had my teeth cleaned and a few teeth removed and I’m feeling so much better!
BOBBY MCGEE - 6 -yearold. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair White. I am one dashing white fella who just might stop you in your tracks. I am as white as snow. Ooops! I know, I know, you want nothing to do with snow right now. Well, neither do I.
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! 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield.
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
BUTTONS - 6 -year-old. Spayed Female. Domestic short hair. Brown and white tabby. Hi there, I’m Buttons. I am looking for a quiet home where I can just relax and be me. I really enjoy my quiet time and maybe not a ton of handling, but I do like to have people around.
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! I like timothy hay and veggies and hanging out in my little house!
RED - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. Oh I do love toys and when I have one, I love to carry it around and make lots of squeaky, squeak, squeak sounds. They’re such fun. After I’m done playing I will curl up for a nap.
MARLEY - 10-year-old. Spayed Female. Chihuahua mix. If you have plush squeaky toys and those rope toys I may be your new best friend! I’m also friendly and social and I enjoy being with people and getting lots of love and attention.
All of these pets are available for adoption at
Rutland County Humane Society
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LUKE Hi! My name’s Randall and I’m a 10-month-old neutered male cat. I came to Lucy Mackenzie with some of my littermates when we were found living outside on our very own. A nice lady took care of us and made sure we made it here safely. Since I’ve been here, I’ve been neutered, vaccinated and have made many new kitty and people friends. I’m curious, playful and an all around great guy. If you’ve been looking for a new feline companion (or two!), stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, VT. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 PM. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at www.lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We hope to see you soon!”
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Can you remove the cuttings?
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Melinda Yuan (right) and Josh Lundmark, are qualifiers for the 2018 Killington Junior Golf Championship.
AJGA returns to Killington for ninth year The American Junior Golf Association Championship started July 3 at Green Mountain National Golf Course. About 144 players made the cut this year.
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This is the ninth year the AJA was held in Killington. Ten foreign countries and 19 states are represented, including three juniors from Vermont.
Question: Mindy and Jay are playing in a tournament. On the 6th hole, Mindi’s ball is found in an area through the green in a pile of grass cuttings that are ready for removal. Mindi states that she is allowed to remove the cuttings as they interfere with her swing and can be considered ground under repair which gives her relief. Jay says she is not allowed to claim ground under repair as it is not marked. Is Jay correct? Answer: Grass cuttings piled for removal are considered loose impediments and fall under the ground under repair definition. Jay is incorrect. See USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2016-2017, 25/11. Decisions for 20182019 have not yet been printed. Golf clinics continue Saturday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon. I continue to work on individual concerns. Remember, the swing’s the thing and continuous improvement is what it’s all about.
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continued from page 29A up. Regimbald scored “DJ” Dave and himself with an inside-the-park home run. They only scored with two close plays at home. “DJ” Dave slid under Luke Carey’s tag and while laying there, Regimbald tip toed around home plate. Forrest Baker delivered a “CBK” to Dalglish in that inning. CM added another five in the third to make it 13-2. The Karrtel got one in the fourth, but had some woes as well when Michael Smith hit into a double-play and Matt “Leaving Las Vegas” Thayer suffered a “CBK,” his first of the season in only his second at-bat. The Karrtel brought in Smith as a relief pitcher and moved Baker to the outfield in the bottom fifth. CM tagged him for five runs, two off a Shannon blast
to right. He did send Gilligan back to the bench with a huge “CBK” looking. Gilligan doesn’t “CBK” much but when he does, it’s looking. The Karrtel put on their rally caps and hit through their order, scoring six runs to cut the lead 18-9 and stave off a mercy at the moment. The only blemish in that inning was Alexis King joined the “CBK” team. Unfortunately, CM got that mercy with five runs in the bottom fifth to win it 23-9. CM needed one more win to close out the second round in first place and they got it against OR. Washburn put CM up 2-0, but OR practically hit through their order in the bottom and took a 3-2 lead. They added one in the second to double up CM, 4-2. The third was huge
for CM as they scored seven with four coming off a long bomb grand slam from Tucker Zink to take a 9-4 lead. CM welcomed back “Twelve Pack” Jack with a “CBK.” OR got one in the fourth to cut the lead to four. CM was a base hit machine in the fifth, adding four runs. Ronzoni played some great “D” in the bottom but then Joe “D” took him deep with a three-run shot. Shannon added a solo home run and that was all she wrote. OM suffered a 14-8 loss and still has yet to beat CM. The week ended with what seemed to be a walk in the park game for MS against the Karrtel as they jumped out to a 17-0 lead after three innings.
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Columns Open letter to Pope Francis
Your Holiness, Although I believe we’ve never met in person, I feel as if I know you. Our lives overlapped for a time in Buenos Aires when you were the Superior of the Society of the Jesuits and I served as a mission intern for the Board of Mountain Global Ministries of on Meditation the United Methodist By Marguerite te Church. I worked with Jill Dye women and children in the villas miserias with Adelina Gonnet and the Centro Evangelico de Acción Social during Argentina’s brutal dictatorship. I am enclosing a column I recently wrote in the “Mountain Times” entitled “On which side of history do you stand?” I wrote about the film, “Call Me Francis,” and how it revived memories of my Argentine experience, a fearful, traumatic, painful time that threw me into a clinical depression. Upon my return, a psychologist said I was “trying to deal sanely with an insane situation.” I can imagine your time in Augsburg after the junta’s fall, grappling with the aftermath, and praying it would never recur . . . Of late, at home in the U.S.A., similar feelings have returned. I feel as if my optimism and idealism have been stolen—perhaps America’s optimism and idealism, as well. It’s tragic because those were two of our greatest strengths: giving people hope around the world, living up to our morals and beliefs (for the most part), standing up for what’s right on our earth, and taking a stand against what’s wrong. Those were values for which we were loved and known. We gave hope to those overcome with despair. We offered self-determination to the oppressed. We provided the belief that justice existed for sufferers of injustice—whomever and wherever they were. But these promises, we no longer make. In spite of my country’s secret, now open, support of dictatorships and authoritarian regimes, I remember the hope Jimmy Carter’s vocal stand for human rights gave our friends in the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo. (My deepest condolences for your friend Esther’s death, your parish priests, the French nuns, and all who were lost in the Dirty War). We shamefully turned away boats of Jewish refugees during World War II, yet people have continued to come, risking their own and their children’s lives, crossing dangerous borders and perilous seas, for the hope of finding refuge and safety. Their situations in their home countries left them no choice but to flee. The other quality America has lost is its compassion for
By Rachel Marie Sargent
Web decorations
When I was little and tagging along when my dad tended his vegetables, I would sometimes find large black and yellow garden spiders. They were beautiful, and I noticed they had a curious trait: they often added a bright white decorative zigzag to their webs. I always wondered why, if a spider web is meant to catch insects unawares, these spiders would go to such effort to make their webs more visible? To answer this question, I recently spoke with Dr. Todd Blackledge, who researches spider silk and the web decorations of garden spiders. Garden spiders spin orb webs – in other words, the type of webs with a classic circular shape. These webs include two main structures: a framework made of strong dragline silk and a spiral made of sticky prey-catching silk. To produce web decorations, also known as stabilimenta, the spiders spin a third kind of silk, the same kind they use to wrap up their prey for later snacking. Blackledge explained that the term “stabilimenta” originated from an early hypothesis that the extra silk stabilized the web, but no one credits that idea anymore. The term has broadened to include both extra silk added to the main web structure, and other items that orb weaving spiders deliberately add to their webs, such as plant bits or prey remains. The silk stabilimenta made by northeastern spiders
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4 ways to feel more ‘at home’ in your home Your home is often the biggest financial purchase you’ll ever make. But is it
MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN also giving you the emotional payoffs you hope for? Your home is an important part of your financial plan because we have to consider your rent or mortgage, utility bills, maintenance, and taxes as part of your monthly and long-term financial picture. But to get the best life possible with the money you have, your home should also be a safe place that makes you feel
comfortable and relaxed. Here are four things to consider when trying to make your residence feel more like home. Your personal touches: In this age of social media humblebrags and free two-day delivery, it’s never been more tempting to get sucked into “Keeping up with the Joneses.” But if you’re always trying to surpass you neighbor’s latest big splurge, you won’t be creating a space that’s truly yours. You’ll just be buying a copy of someone else’s idea of home. Forget about the celebrity Instagram boards, and instead think about how to make your house reflect your family’s passions and stories. Turn an unused bedroom into a crafting workshop or personal
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typically have two basic shapes: a disc shape that can include spirals and the zigzag vertical line that I noticed as a child. A spider tends to make only one type of decoration at a time; as it ages, it may switch between shapes. For example, Blackledge explained, often young garden spiders will use a disc shape, then switch to a vertical line as they get bigger. Since stabilimenta don’t stabilize webs, what is their purpose? According to Blackledge, there are two favored hypotheses: they attract prey, or they are a defense against predators. It never occurred to my younger self that webs could attract insects. The silk used to make the decoration is reflective to ultraviolet light, as many flowers are, and some researchers suspect that insects confuse stabilimenta for flowers. Some circumstantial evidence: field observations have revealed that decorated webs tend to have more prey in them. However, there’s a catch to these observations: well-fed spiders are more likely to decorate their webs. According to Blackledge, the cause-and-effect may go in the other direction; it’s possible that webs that are already catching more prey are more likely to be decorated. To explore this question, Blackledge set up some controlled experiments. What he observed was that webs with stabilimenta caught 30 percent fewer prey. He suspects that these webs were easier to see and avoid, and that spiders decorate their webs for a defensive purpose. While spiders are skilled predators, many creatures like to eat them, too. When they’re sitting on their webs, orb weaving spiders are especially vulnerable to flying predators. Many wasps catch spiders on their webs and carry them back to the nest for their larvae to eat. According to Blackledge, the spider species that tend to make stabilimenta are the type that sit on their webs during the day, when they are easiest to see. Web decorations may act as a blind, disguising the spider’s shape from marauding wasps. He added, “breaking up their outline for camouflage is likely especially important for small spiders. They can physically hide behind the stabilimenta too, but this probably isn’t as important.” It’s still an open question whether prey attraction or predator defense, or both, or some other idea entirely, explain why spiders decorate their webs. Like so many questions we ask when we’re kids, the answer is elusive, and most likely complicated. For my own part, their mystery makes these structures all the more appealing. Rachel Marie Sargent lives and writes in Duxbury, Vermont. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol.
THE OUTSIDE STORY
The days of trading stamps
study. Bring those old family photo boxes down to a framer and breathe new life into your walls. Brighten up shelves with mementos from favorite trips. If you’re considering additions or backyard amenities, try thinking about these changes in terms of the experiences they can create for you and your loved ones. Sure, a swimming pool sounds nice. But a new deck and some green space might be a more versatile and welcoming environment for big family parties. Upgrading your kitchen might allow your inner gourmand to blossom into a truly talented cook. Or maybe you create a personal space at a second home, like a lakeside
In today’s world you can save money by downloading coupons to your phone and save money as you shop. Of course, if you follow my column on a regular basis you know that I don’t do that from my 2003 Tracfone! Back in the 50s and 60s when I was growing up, my parents didn’t have cards in their wallets that were issued by the various stores where they shopped. They also didn’t have a phone they could carry around with them. We had only one Looking phone and it was hardwired to our living room wall. So was there a motivation back then to save money as Back you shopped? You bet! It was called “trading stamps”. The by mary ellen shaw more money you spent, the more stamps you got! It was actually quite a colorful process in our house. We had “green” stamps, “blue” stamps, “gold” bond stamps and “plaid” stamps. They were about the size of postage stamps and were given out by the merchants as an incentive for paying cash and not buying items on credit. The stamps were placed in a booklet and each page was worth 50 points. A 24 page book equaled 1,200 points. The stamp stores provided you with a catalog that told you the number of books you needed to buy the various items within. The stamps were not self-sticking. In order for them to adhere to the pages you had to wet them. In our house we had a small plastic water bottle with a sponge on top and we ran that over the stamps. It certainly beat licking them! You could buy small items, large items and everything in between. For young people starting their married life, popular items to save for were pots and pans, sheets, pillow cases and blankets. For those who had already established their homes the goal might have been furniture or a television. Children were not forgotten in this world of stamps as the catalogs had a toy section with choices of small items as well as bicycles.
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Looking back, page 41A
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Beware of Saturn, the ‘bloodthirsty lord of death and destruction’ By Cal Garrison (a.k.a. Mother of the Skye)
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under a Voidof-Course, Aquarius Moon that will switch gears when it rolls in Pisces at around 1:30 p.m. July 2. As we move toward the dark end of the lunar cycle, it might help to talk about what it means to examine some of our darker issues and try to understand why so many things appear to be wrong and why life on this planet is in such an intense tailspin. The tendency to place blame on people, places, and things is huge right now. This shows up in a number of aspects, one of them being a conjunction between Pythia, Apollo, and Hades. This configuration has many of us making assumptions about who, and what is at fault, at both the private and the collective level. Dissecting this, Apollo is really slow to get the picture. It needs to be shown over and over again before it can even begin to wake up and smell the coffee. Pythia is the God of misleading information. Under its influence we are spoken to in riddles which cause us to misinterpret what we are seeing and hearing. In conjunction with Hades, the ruler of mistakes, lies, dirty tricks, and the absolute King of ‘The Bottom Line,’ many of us have been sucked in by what we have heard and are convinced that it is true, when the fact of the matter is that we have been tricked into believing a plethora of false narratives. All of this causes us to attach blame for our current state of affairs on all the wrong people, places and things. Because of this, the truth is being obscured by a pack of lies. Under a simultaneous conjunction between Poseidon, Psyche, and Jupiter all of the above is getting complicated by the fact that our individual belief patterns are heavily tinged with the weight and impact of our primary wounds and none of us are objective enough to anything to even have the capacity to see the truth behind what is going on. There is a big square between Persephone and Hades. If you know a little about mythology, Persephone was the daughter of Demeter and Hades. Her parents shared joint custody and for one half of every year Persephone got sent down to Hell to pass the winter months with her father. For Persephone the experience of “Going to Hell” was traumatic. From an astrological point of view, when these asteroids combine they symbolize psychologically difficult transitions, or leavings and partings that permanently scar the soul. The conflicts that have arisen with the refugee crisis, and the kids being separated from their parents at the borders are textbook examples of what this aspect is capable of.
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ou are back in the saddle again. For better or worse, it looks to me like you let go of your pride and woke up to the virtues of taking care of yourself. Every now and then we have to do what’s expedient, and this is one of those times. As you get used to things that you swore up and down you would never go back to, it seems to be working out in your favor. Little did you know that sometimes we wind up back where we started just to see if we’ve learned anything, or to put us in the right coordinates with those who are about to come along and help us get where we need to go.
ou can do whatever you want about this. No sense standing there, like a deer in the headlights. And if your current situation requires a move of some sort, you’re free, white, and 21, so grab this bull by the horns and get on the ball. Some of you are waiting for the $$ to come. Others are waiting on people who will never show up; and there are some who are just confused and afraid of the unknown. There are times when taking a chance is the only solution. And what comes out of that winds up teaching us more about life and ourselves than trembling in fear and playing it safe.
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hoa, baby! Something shifted and your whole frame of reference has gone from not knowing what to do next, to being 100% clear: Good for you. If you thought you would not survive your current situation, you have realized that you can actually do better by tossing it all up and letting the chips fall where they may. With this sense of restriction gone, your heart is about to lead you to whatever your truer purpose involves. The first day of the rest of your life is always a trip. Where to go from here comes down to listening to your heart and following its instructions to the letter.
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ou’ve got everything squared away – on paper anyway. Be mindful of the fact that just because your head is above water, the sea of confusion is still an issue. Be mindful of the company you keep, and don’t rely on appearances. Your money issues make it hard to say no to those who show up with all the right stuff and more money than God. Poverty of the spirit is hard to identify, but no one is exempt from it. It will cost you a great deal to chase the dollar at the expense of the truth. At the end of the day your integrity will turn out to be worth its weight in gold.
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he last few weeks have been too nuts for words. Dealing with people who need to be put in their place has forced you to play hard ball. This is not your favorite past time, but being pushed to your limit has taken its toll, and enough is enough. Whoever’s on the other end of all of this isn’t coping too well, but that’s their problem. Don’t waste a minute wondering if you did the right thing because you have too many other fires to put out. Aside from that, now that the main thorn in your side is out of the way, the space has opened for you to focus your energy on things that matter.
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hatever you were sweating has turned out for the best. Thank God! What happens next will be fortified by the idea that life just cut you a break, and there is more than one reason why you got spared long enough to come to your senses. The deeper part of you understands that it’s time to pull yourself together and terminate the need to keep making excuses for what never seems to go right. How you approach the next few months relies heavily on your ability to stop blaming life and other people for your problems. Start there; bring the truth back home, and keep walking your talk.
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fter an extended stay in a nebulous situation, you managed to escape in the nick of time. On your way to a totally different story, let’s hope you’re not heading from the frying pan to the fire. At the moment, the whole question of where your heart lies will test your ability to be truthful about your motives. If you’re hanging out with people because of what you think they can do for you, you will wind up in big trouble. For too long you have been riding on people’s coattails. It’s time to trade in the free ride, come up with something of your own, and begin to share it with others.
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his experience has opened the realm of possibilities to include things that weren’t there a few months ago. Now that you have fresh eyes, what was too tight and too limiting has a chance to expand and bring you deeper into your work, and further along the path. If others are right there with you, it’s because your growth has inspired their ability to connect with their own truth. If they’re having a tough time keeping up, it’s because they are a little slow on the uptake. Don’t get too involved babysitting. We’re all finding our way home and some of us take longer than others.
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he tide has turned and what was a major hassle has evaporated. The pressures of the past few years have forged something in you, and whatever that is, has made you stronger. You are now faced with a multiplicity of options and more support for your goals than you’ve had in a long time. Those closest to you are as enthusiastic about this as you are, but, depending on your situation, their input may not be necessary. Only you can judge the extent to which others need to be focused on you. It may be in everyone’s best interests for each of you to do your own thing.
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ou are in the clear. It’s as if the blocks and the restrictions, and the sense that this never-ending story would never be over have given way to what happens when the light at the end of the tunnel is at arm’s length. To say that you have grown, and that the uses of adversity have given birth to a whole new person is an understatement. Yes, your mind is blown. And whatever this has taught you, keep it close at hand because you are now in a position to bring all of your dreams to life. Take a deep breath and be grateful. What comes out of this can be used to help others.
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ou are walking the fine line between what keeps us on track and what we do when our denial mechanisms keep running the show. Seeing what you want to see and getting sucked in by all of the issues that got you stuck here in the first place looms large in your current state of affairs. As hard as it may be to refrain from doing a re-run, you are barreling toward it, half asleep, and calling it something else. Be mindful. Take a cold shower and get real for 5 minutes. At this point there is still time to snap out of it, and get right enough with yourself to choose differently, this time.
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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. 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. 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. 802-422-3600, KillingtonPicoRealty.com 2814 Killington Rd., Killington. (next to Choices Restaurant).
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NEW LISTING: Killington ski village location, mountain view. Pinnacle 1 bdrm 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.
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. 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, 802-775-5111. 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.
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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. P E A K P R O P E RT Y R e a l Estate, 1995 US Route 4, Killington. VTproperties.net. 802-775-1700, 802-353-1604. 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 800-398-3680 or locally 802-422-3923. prestigekillington.com. SKI COUNTRY Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd., Killington. 802-775-5111, 800-877-5111. SkiCountryRealEstate.com - 8 agents to service: Killington, Bridgewater, 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.
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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.
WINTER SEASONAL Rentals: Pinnacle 2 BR/2 BA $13,000. Pico 1 BR/1 BA heat included $7,800. Telemark Village 3 BR/3 BA $17,000. www. LouiseHarrison.com 802-7478444.
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RENTALS KILLINGTON One block from access road on Roaring Brook Road. One BR apartment attached to private home with separate entrance. Full kitchen, wood burning stove. Rent includes all utilities. $1050/ month. Security deposit required. Contact 914-261-2078. 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. Fox Hollow condominiums. $1900 / month plus utilities, security deposit, 1st and last month. Call Marc 954-483-9618. SKI SEASON RENTAL: 2BR/ 1BA near Skyeship. No pets. Rent early - get discount! 802422-9648. 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 or seasonal. 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. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND: Moon Ridge 1 BR furnished condo, upgraded bathroom with jetted tub, back deck, WB fireplace $975 plus utilities. Info, LouiseHarrison.com or call 802-747-8444. MOUNTAIN GREEN main building, 1 br, newly refurbished, best view in all of Vermont. Available til mid November. $795/ month. Thomasgessler@verizon.net or 610-633-0889.
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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. Pico 1 BR available now thru September $850/ mo. www.LouiseHarrison.com 802-747-8444. KILLINGTON ROYAL FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/ winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www.killingtonroyalflush.com, 802-746-4040.
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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. 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 THE GARLIC 1/2-way up Access Road. 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Seeking year-round, full-time line cook. To apply contact Brian at 802-558-0236. 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 time-year 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. ACTIVITIES ATTENDANTS needed at Killington/Pico Ski Resort. Must be at least 16 years old. Responsible for the daily operation of the Adventure Center attractions. Ensure the safe loading and unloading of guests and verify payment by scanning tickets and passes. Must be able to work in a family environment in a friendly/professional manner. Full time seasonal. Apply online at 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.
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The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
By Lani Duke
Recreation a Fair Haven summer priority younger folks, and a new concession stand with restrooms and a snack bar, board chair Bob Richards told the Rutland Herald. The planned single-story building, containing two restrooms, a sales area, and a patio where families may eat while watching Little League games will resemble the original structure, built in 1976, but on a slightly different site, out of the flood plain. Funding builds on the $45,453 paid by
Dismissal recommended CASTLETON—The Castleton Planning Commission formally requested that Zoning Administrator Jeff Biasuzzi be dismissed and the Development Review Board disbanded in a unanimously approved memo presented to the Select Board June 25. Select Board member Dick Combs accepted the memo from Commissioner Cristine Smith, saying the board would discuss taking action in the future after taking time to “digest” the enclosed information. The board has discussed most of the listed concerns in public meetings, executive sessions, and Planning
Commission meetings. It accuses Biasuzzi of creating a hostile work environment during the three years he has been employed in that position and that his administration has triggered numerous complaints, among them favoritism, failing to enforce zoning regulations and intimidating the DRB, it claims. Although Biasuzzi did not attend the June 25 meeting, he told the Rutland Herald that he was on record apologizing to Waldron and that their opinions differed. He declined additional comment. In addition to serving Castleton as part-time Zoning Administrator,
Housing Trust apartments in Poultney complete
Biasuzzi is also parttime zoning administrator for four other towns: Clarendon, Pittsford, Wallingford, and West Rutland. The Planning Commission indicated it would replace the DRB with a Zoning Board of Adjustment, encompassing Planning Commission members and residents who have submitted letters of intent, plus a qualified interim zoning administrator. That administrator should not be Town Manager Mike Jones, the Commission specified, saying Jones lacks experience and may have a conflict of interest in the future.
POULTNEY—Construction is complete at Heritage Court, 624 York St., Poultney. Purchased by the Housing Trust of Rutland County in July 2017, the property received a $1.6 million overhaul, completed June 1. The renovation gathered $341,190 from the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, $605,810 from the National Housing Trust Fund, $350,000 from the Housing & Urban Development HOME program, and $575,000 from the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Padding the package were Peoples’ United Bank investment equity of $910,000 through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and Vermont Low Income Housing Tax Credits of $247,000 purchased by Northfield Savings Bank. Design was in the hands of Naylor & Breen Builders and Laz Scangas of Arnold & Scangas Architects in a year-long process that included new windows and insulation, kitchen upgrades with new, energy-efficient
For sale: Mendon’s old town hall building
Submitted Mendon is selling its former town hall building.
MENDON—Mendon is selling its town hall. The town is soliciting proposals from interested parties to move the 1888 building to a different property of their choice, for their own use. The old town hall currently stands at the edge of the Mendon town office parking lot. It was used for town meetings until the 1950s, when town meeting outgrew it and it was converted to a town garage and later housed Adi’s Woodworking. The Select Board studied the viability of restoring the building for reuse by the town but the cost of renovation and repairs was more than the town could justify spending. The building can be viewed by appointment by calling the town office, 802-775-1662. An Invitation to Propose can be found on the town website, www. mendonvt.org. Proposals are due to the Town of Mendon on July 16, 2018.
GMP leverages stored energy to drive down power demand Forecasters are predicting record high temperatures and Green Mountain Power is turning to stored energy to reduce demand on the grid. There is a network of Tesla Powerwall batteries in Vermonters’ homes, stored solar power from GMP’s Stafford Hill Solar Facility in Rutland, and GMP’s new battery storage project in Panton. All combined that’s enough to power about 5,000 homes during the peak. “We know our customers are environmentally conscious and make smart choices about their energy use every day. In this heat wave, our customers’ safety and comfort is key. We are so glad to
be able to leverage innovation like battery storage to bring down costs for customers and keep them comfortable and safe,” said Josh Castonguay, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at GMP. “Our growing network of stored energy is allowing us to use technology, in partnership with our customers, to deliver innovative solutions today.” So far, Vermonters have installed nearly 500 Powerwall batteries in their homes. They provide backup power, like a generator, but are fueled either by customers’ own solar arrays or off the grid and GMP’s power sources are 90 percent carbon free. They provide
insurance when the earlier building burned. It ignited when children were playing with a lighter and paper in early 2014, Fair Haven Police Chief William Humphries said. The structure had been built of wood over a metal frame. Fair Haven Elementary’s Parent-Teacher Association is planning fund-raisers for the new building. Project proposals are due July 13; construction will begin next spring.
clean, convenient backup power during outages, and GMP can share access to stored energy to pull down power demand at key times like today and use stored energy to drive down costs for all customers. GMP is also reminding customers to be safe in all waterways if they’re trying too cool off, especially in public areas around hydro-electric facilities. Pay attention to signs, boat barriers and other markers because water levels, flow and currents can change quickly. You can learn more about GMP’s hydro power here: https://greenmountainpower.com/learn/understanding-power/
appliances, new flooring and fresh paint. New siding and roofing cover the exterior, and a new gazebo in the complex’s center provides a common space where residents may sit to enjoy the outdoors. All but the foundation floor received insulation and each unit has its own electrical box. Ceiling fans help distribute heated or cooled air, depending on the season. The renovation carved 17 apartments from the initial 14. Tenants were rotated among the units while their units received individual makeovers. That rotation enabled tenants to not be entirely displaced. The upgrades are more than cosmetic. Energy savings are as high as 66 percent, Randy Drury, senior tech manager for 3E Thermal, told the Rutland Herald. Operational costs will be 45 percent less. Thirty staffers from Berkshire Bank in Rutland recently spent some time at the complex, building gardens for the residents.
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FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Grade School baseball enthusiasts have been missing an important element of summer play. About four years ago, fire took out the concession stand at the baseball fields and playground behind Fair Haven Grade School on Cottage Street. The Select Board prioritized the town recreation program this year, a strategy that includes playground improvements for the
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The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
By Lani Duke
Openings and closings The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce official welcomed Head to Tail Professional Pet Grooming, 114 Grove St., June 27, with a mid-day ribbon cutting. It grooms all breeds of dogs and cats and has more than 15 years of experience. Clay’s Clothing has closed it store at 67 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. Clay’s has been a downtown presence for about 30 years. Founded by Kurt Reichelt in 1971, Clay’s specialized in women’s apparel for customers older than age 40. Other Clay’s locations remain in Essex Junction, Middlebury, and South Burlington, as well as Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, Grow Vermont, recently opened at 38 Wales St., fights a misconception that it is a marijuana industry constituent or smoke shop. Not so, say owners Mike Steele and Sabra Notte. It sells things that help small-scale gardeners grow plants.
Deluge causes untreated water release Heavy precipitation June 23 caused Rutland City’s water treatment system to release nearly 745,000 gallons of water into Otter and East creeks, demonstrating that the system is functioning effectively, Public Works Commissioner Jeffrey Wennberg told the Rutland Herald. The release protected public and private property as well as public health, he explained. One release site sent water into Otter Creek near Calvary Cemetery, one other into East Creek at West Street, and two more also into East Creek along Meadow Street. Neither of these creeks contribute to the city’s water supply, so there is little risk of contamination from the release. However, Wennberg urged individuals not to swim in those waters for a few days after the combined sewer overflow. The system reacted as it was designed to do, countering the effect of a very large amount of rain in a very short time, Wennberg observed. Without the release, a sudden increase in system water could cause backup into homes and streets. Rutland received nearly three-fourths of an inch in about two hours, the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport recorded. The deluge June 23 kicked the plant up to top capacity at 22.5 million gallons.
State’s Attorney Kennedy enters statewide opioid debate Rutland County State’s Attorney Rose Kennedy plans to continue pursuing defendants arrested for possessing misdemeanor amounts of Buprenorphine and related compounds such as Suboxone, she told the Rutland Herald June 25. Whether she prosecutes will depend on the merits of each case. She and her counterpart Rory Thibault of Washington County differ from Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sara George who told police chiefs in a memo that she will not prosecute people arrested or cited for misdemeanor possession of
those drugs. George explained her decision by describing the drugs as life-saving and “an integral part of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)” because they block opioid craving, thereby reducing crime. Kennedy agrees with Vermont State Police Col. Matthew Birmingham that a blanket policy is unwise. Kennedy fears refusing to prosecute possession of opioid blockers may increase their theft from those who have a prescription for its legal use. The VSP and the Drug Task Force will continue to make arrests.
Fewer moose may mean fewer ticks, scientists say By Elizabeth Gribkoff/ VTDigger
The way to reverse the decline in moose numbers in the Northeast Kingdom may initially be to reduce the population further, state wildlife specialists said last week. Officials from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife explained at a public meeting that further thinning of the moose herd could reduce the numbers of the winter ticks that have been a plague on moose populations for some years now, by depriving them of their food source. But the explanation was met with skepticism from some, who called for a moratorium on moose-hunting until the tick problem is better understood. The meeting, sponsored by the Agency of Natural Resources, was one in a series of talks led by agency secretary Julie Moore and other natural resource professionals to provide information on how the agency is addressing key environmental issues in the state. “We’re very worried about the health of Vermont’s moose herd,” Moore said, opening the meeting, the focus of which was to provide an overview of the state’s research on moose mortality in the Northeast Kingdom, the heavily forested region that is home to most of the state’s moose. Department biologists said the herd had been experiencing higher than normal mortality rates in the past few years, a phenomenon they believe is likely linked to a population explosion of winter ticks, which attach themselves to moose in the fall, while they are still in larval form, and then drop off in the spring, as adult ticks. The state launched a three-year study in 2017 to assess the impact of winter ticks on cow and calf survival, joining similar studies in New Hampshire and Maine, said Cedric Alexander, who has been head of the department’s moose program since 1993. Moose in Essex County have been captured and fitted with radio collars, Alexander said. If the collars indicate that a moose has not moved for more than a few hours — a sign of mortality — researchers locate the moose in the field, and determine the cause of death, he said. Results from the past two years have shown ticks to be the cause of death for many of the calves that did not survive the winter, said Alexander. In the winter of 2017, 12 of 30 calves wearing collars died — a 40 percent mortality rate. The following winter 15 of 29 collared calves died — a 52 percent mortality rate. Louis Porter, commissioner of Fish and Wildlife, said in an e-mail that the mortality rate is higher than what is regarded as normal for moose calves. Alexander noted that the bone marrow of the dead calves looked like “grape jelly,” indicating a low fat content. “Anytime a calf loses 15 percent of its body weight through its first winter, it is likely not to survive,” he said. And while the mortality rate among cows is not as high as had been feared, the increased stress due to the loss of blood to ticks can cause them to lose fetuses, he said. Research has indicated that a population density of .75 moose per square mile yields lower winter tick levels, Alexander said, while a density of 1.3 moose per square mile or higher leads to “high parasite loads and significant Fewer moose, page 41A
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The Mountain Times • July 4-10, 2018
Elderly woman shot,injured TUNBRIDGE—A woman was shot outside her home in Tunbridge around 8:30 p.m. June 30, police said. Edith Whitney, 88, of 240 Spring Road, was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and underwent emergency surgery, police said. Police said friends and neighbors immediately began to help Whitney who was “struck with a projectile” before she was transported. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding firearm use or target practice in the area of Spring Road in Tunbridge is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation-Troop B-East at 802 234-9933.
Perkinsville woman killed in accident HARTLAND—A Perkinsville woman died on Interstate 91 in Hartland after a head-on collision June 28, police said. Laura McNaughton, 36, died around 7:30 a.m. when her Toyota Matrix was struck by a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado truck driven by Joshua Rondeau, 37, of Charlestown, New Hampshire, police said. Police said Rondeau lost control of his vehicle and crossed the centerline. Rondeau and his two children
Makayla Rondeau, 8, and Shane Esh, 11, were transported to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. McNaughton’s 8-year-old son Issac was also transported with non-life threatening injuries. The interstate was closed for most of the morning and reopened at around 1 p.m. June 28. Investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Police said rain could have been a factor.
Hartland man injured at auto repair shop HARTLAND—A North Hartland man sustained injuries after a fight in the parking lot of North Road Auto Repair in Cambridge on June 26. Police responded when the fight was still in progress. Guy Gardner 49, of Hartland was transported with injuries to Coply Hospital in Cambridge where he received treatment for his injuries sustained by Guy Guyette, 38, of Jeffersonville. Police said Guyette left the scene when police arrived. Guyette was later located at his residence and arrested without incident. He was transported to the Williston State Police Barracks where he was processed and released with a citation to appear in court June 28.
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Pictured (l-r): Sara King, CFO and COO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; Mayor David Allaire; Ronald J. Cioffi, RN, CEO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; Carrie Allen, board president; Bill Bannerman, campaign chair and board member.
VNA & Hospice receives $10,000 RUTLAND—The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region recently received a financial boost of $10,000 with a forgivable loan from the city’s Business Incentive and Assistance Program (BIAP). The loan will be used to help facilitate an expansion of the Rutland office. The 3,000 square-foot extension is currently under construction and will be built primarily to meet the demands of growth within the agency’s Hospice program. “The RRA and the City of Rutland are pleased to be able to support the significant investment being made by VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region with a $10,000 forgivable loan,” said Brennan Duffy, executive director of Rutland Redevelopment Authority. “The VNAHSR is a significant local employer which provides essential services to the community, and the city’s ability to help kick-off their capital campaign with the BIAP loan was strongly supported by the RRA, the Mayor, and the Board of Aldermen.” “The services of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region are essential to our community, we are pleased to support this important expansion,” said Mayor David Allaire.
Vermont veteran moose permit deadline nears
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The deadline for Vermont military veterans and special opportunity people to apply for moose permits is July 6.
Carol Lighthall
Carol Lighthall named new director and CEO of the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce. Lighthall is taking over for Marji Graf, who resigned in June after 10 years in her position. Graf took a position as president and CEO of the Rockville Maryland Chamber of Commerce on July 2. Lighthall, a Vermont native, formerly led the Community Capitol of Vermont in Barre. She also led Springfield on the Move, a nonprofit revitalization organization in Springfield.
The deadline for Vermont military veterans and “Special Opportunity” people with life-threatening illnesses to apply for a small number of Vermont moose hunting permits is this Friday, July 6. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board authorized only 13 moose hunting permits this year. By law, five permits will be available to Vermont military veterans and up to three permits will be available for “Special Opportunity” recipients with life-threatening illnesses. The remaining five permits will be
auctioned as required by law. The hunt will be restricted to bull moose in Wildlife Management Units E1 and E2 in the northeastern corner of the state where the Fish & Wildlife Department recommends the moose population be maintained at its current level to reduce the effects of winter ticks. The department expects only nine to ten moose to be taken. The small number of bulls-only permits is not expected to have any impact on Vermont’s moose population. No regular public lottery will be Permit deadline, page 43A
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Going batty: State relies on summer bat population count By Julia Purdy
Each year at midsummer, Vermont Fish & Wildlife conducts a summer bat count throughout the state. The summer count is important for monitoring the spread of among the deadly whitenose syndrome among little brown bat populations in Vermont. White-nose syndrome is a mysterious, contagious fungus that lives off exposed skin tissue, including the wing membranes, making the bat unable to fly. In addition, bats emerge abnormally during their winter hibernation, their energy reserves get depleted and, unable to forage, they starve or freeze to death. The little brown bat has been placed on Vermont’s endangered species list as one of the more vulnerable species. Monitoring summer bat activity helps VTF&W gather baseline information on summer bat colonies and
evaluate the impact of White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) on summer bat colonies. Observers specifically help identifying the location and evaluating the approximate size of bat maternity roosts by counting the number of bats exiting the roost at night (emergence counts) and by comparing the bat counts before the young bats (pups) can fly (pre-volant counts) and after the pups start flying (post-volant counts), according to the VTF&W site. Commitment levels vary depending on the volunteers interest. To be a “Bat Reporter” a volunteer must conduct at least one count of the number of bats exiting a roost a night (emergence counts) between May 15 and July 31. (If conducting only one count, try to conduct in mid-July when the colony should be most stable, VTF&W recommends).
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To be a “Bat Tracker” a volunteer must and raise their pups. The survey thus conduct at least one (preferably two) captures not only a relatively stable emergence counts of a roost before number of adults but also helps to most pups begin flying between June predict the all-important next genera3 and June 23. And at least one (prefertion, since bats produce only one pup ably 2) emergence counts after most a year, in the spring. pups begin flying between July 8 and The “emergence count” is conductJuly 28. ed in the critical To be a “Bat Enthusimidsummer period, BATS CAN SAVE ast” volunteers must before the pups are BILLIONS OF conduct at least one able to fly. emergence count of a Volunteers, with DOLLARS IN roost every two weeks a team leader, take PESTICIDE USE. (preferably every up posts with a good week) from: May 15 view of rooftops and through July 31. wait for dusk to descend. The weathLast year, volunteers observed eight er must be mild-to-warm, and dry. bat roosts between mid-May and the Soon, small black forms emerge from end of July with tallies ranging from roof shingles, eaves and shutters and the smallest with nine sighted to the swoop into the air. Working in pairs, largest, with over 600. Observation the observers tick off each emerging sites in summer 2017 included strucbat. When the exodus is deemed comtures in eight towns within the Lake plete for the evening, the tally sheets Champlain watershed. Thirty-eight are turned in for analysis. volunteers, from youngsters to retirThe first outbreak in Vermont was ees, took part. discovered in 2008-2009. Bennett said Alyssa Bennett, small-mammals people reported dead bats on lawns, biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife, porches, rooftops, and cave entrances. directs the department’s summer maSince 2012, the numbers have ternity roost monitoring program. stayed relatively stable, between 1,300 Commenting on the preliminary and 1,600 bats, with the exception of results at the end of last September, 2015, when almost 2,000 were countBennett reported that long-term data ed. In the three nights of good weather suggested a generally stable poputhat the bats were flying in Wallingford, lation of little brown bats among the 144 were counted in May and 83-93 in sites observed. July, 2017. Volunteers working on the summerLong-time Vermonters reminisce time survey help keep tabs on little about enjoying the sight of scores of brown bat numbers by literally countbats emerging at sunset in the past. ing bats as they emerge from roofs for But the problem involves more than their nocturnal hunting. The bats are nostalgia. The crisis is real because all females that gather in “maternity bats have “tangible” importance, Benwards” in the spring to give birth to nett explained, not only because they Bat counts, page 43A
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Locals win at SkillsUSA competition Seven local students recently participated in the SkillsUSA Championships. This event, by invitation only, was for first place state medalists in 102 competition areas for career and technical students. It is the largest skill competition in the world. Held in Louisville, Ky., June 27-28 it was the SkillsUSA 54th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). During the week, more than 6,300 outstanding career and technical education students all state contest winners competed hands-on in 102 different trade, technical and leadership fields.
The local conference attendees were representing Stafford Technical Center. Levi Tarbell and Caden Curtis competed in Teamworks, a contest with four students from two schools work together on construction, plumbing, electrical and masonry. Anthony Petrossi competed in firefighting. James Mars competed in plumbing; Matthew Rock competed in medical math. Noah Logan and Johnathan Urbani competed in Additive Manufacturing and won silver medals at the conference placing them second in the United States. They were challenged with designing an adaptive
device for a game system controller for a veteran with a hand disability. The design was then printed with a 3D printer and the students had to present the design as well as their process to a panel of judges. These students were supported by their advisors and program instructors from Stafford Technical Center, Debra Perkins, Nicole Hadeka, Jeff Fowler, Cindy Dunigan, Guy Babb, Brian Narkewicz, and John Bixby. The state of Vermont won 11 national medals, and 39 of the 90 participants finished in the top ten. For more info. visit www.SkillsUSA.org.
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Saturn:
Lord of death and destruction
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By Julia Purdy
Jenna Baird and her father, Bob Baird, raise the flag at the new Royal Baird memorial before assembled family, friends and neighbors.
Baird memorial knits community together
By Julia Purdy
N. CHITTENDEN—On Saturday, June 23, about 80 residents, friends and visitors gathered to witness the dedication of the Royal Baird memorial stone and flagpole in its new location at the junction of West Road and Stoney Hill Road in N. Chittenden. Royal (“Jack”) Baird joined the Marines at age 17 in 1943, to die while serving in the South Pacific Dec. 1, 1944. He had grown up in the farming community of N. Chittenden and was the first documented casualty among the enlistees from that town. His parents, Sara and Ralph Baird, placed a granite marker about half a mile below their farm on West Road, at the junction with Stoney Hill Road. A wooden flagpole stood by the stone on a small grassy triangle in the middle of the intersection for decades. It was something of a local landmark and helpful in giving directions to strangers. But several encounters with automobiles and snowplows led to the marker being moved to the roadside and finally to the grange hall in 2008, where it sat
among the weeds for the next 10 years. The grassy triangle remained, but last year the Chittenden Select Board voted to remove it entirely, for reasons of safety and road maintenance. Today, the granite marker to Private Royal S. Baird rests on a raised platform of dry-laid fieldstone next to the road, below a brand-new 20-foot aluminum, solar-lighted flagpole, purchased with local contributions. Speaking to the gathering, nephew Bob Baird, who still lives on the West Road farm of his grandparents, where he grew up, related several humorous twists to the story and said it was a “9-year process to get it from the Grange Hall to here … which I hope will be the last move ever.” Baird thanked the Select Board and all who provided research and technical assistance, including Vermont Landscaping and Stonework, who constructed the platform, and Bill and Charlene Duffy, who donated a corner of their open land for the memorial. Speakers included Royal’s niece Marilyn King, the Baird memorial, page 40A
Draped up against the planetary picture formed by Pythia, Apollo, and Hades, it behooves all of us to look at the extent to which the Persephone – Hades square is subject to a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. Since Hades also rules ‘the past’, and is the common denominator in both sets of aspects, my hunch is that the truth about this horrific state of affairs is hidden in mistakes and actions that took place long before the current debacle came to our attention. Interestingly, all of the aforementioned bodies are forming hard aspects to Saturn. Saturn is the King of the old paradigm. He is whoever’s been running the show, or the authority figure who is supposed to be looking out for our best interests. In his positive expression he is a protective, fatherly figure. When he is afflicted, which he is in this case, Saturn is the tyrannical, bloodthirsty lord of death and destruction. With all of these asteroids T-Boning the Grim Reaper from multiple angles, it comes down to the power possessors, the people in charge, and the ones who pretend to be watching over us turning out to be the ones who are sourcing all of the lies, all of the pain, and all of the deceit that has taken over the world. Because the asteroid Atlantis is also involved in this train wreck of aspects, the implication is that the men in charge have wrought irreparable harm on the human race, and the unwashed masses are teetering on the verge of waking up to that fact – or not. At the tail end of the Kali Yuga, this is what goes on. If you don’t know what I am referring to, look it up. The Kali Yuga is the darkest point in the Grand Cycle, and here we are, smack dab in the middle of it. All of us chose to incarnate at this time – for some reason. Finding out what that reason might be is the only thing that matters. We can euphemize these things with a platitude or two—like, “The darkest hour is right before the dawn”—or maybe, “Whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger”. At the end of the day, (No pun intended) the light is due to return, and as dark as things look right now, what we are bearing witness to is what lines the path on the road home. As the Kogi Mamos say: “The only way to see the light is in total darkness”. Believe it or not, that statement is true. The minute we can understand it, we stand a chance of being able to turn things around.
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continued from page 39A oldest surviving relative, who described her “fascinating journey” researching her uncle’s story and shared personal reminiscences. Burt Reynolds, 92, a USMC veteran of World War 2 and resplendent in full dress uniform, did not know Jack Baird but served during the same period and recounted examples of fellowship among the Marines in World War 2. Spectators and friends had many warm comments. Winnie Dennis, who moved to Chittenden in 1970 and worked at Killington, expressed appreciation that the event brought people together regardless of political persuasion. “It’s people recognizing important events,” she added. Sheri LaPorte liked seeing the flagpole back up in a permanent spot again. She grew up here and has known the Bairds and other Chittenden families her whole life. “It seems like family although we’re not,” she said. Vietnam War veteran and Chittenden resident Dave Sargent felt moved by the ceremony. He and his brothers all came back from Korea and Vietnam, but for him the soldiers’ memorials are reminders of the “heartache” of being separated from friends and family. “Unfortunately, people today don’t realize the importance of a monument that keeps the mind alive as to what happened,” he said. Steve Welch, a veteran of the Vietnam era and co-president of the Chittenden Historical Society, commented that three generations participated, spanning the World
War II era to the present and giving the ceremony special significance. Hadley Mueller, 24, and her partner, Daniel Leonard, 28, have one foot in Chittenden and the other in New York City. They shared the sentiments felt by many who attended. Mueller, who grew up here, said she was struck by the numbers of people flocking to the ceremony from all directions. “It’s the symbol of what’s good in our country,” she observed. “Standing here watching everyone salute the flag and have my hand on my heart, I can say, in this moment, in this tribute, yes, I am proud to be an American.” Leonard, who grew up outside Philadelphia, added, “I don’t know most of the people here but what I love about this town and this area is that because there are fewer people, we rely on people more, so it’s that much more important that you show up. … The last thing you’d want is something as beautiful and important as this to feel like it’s going by the wayside. … those roots are so deep in the community … Marine-to-Marine but also civilian-to-civilian, human-to-human, we’re all family because we all depend on each other and all support each other.” After the brief speeches, Bob Baird and his daughter Jenna raised the flag. Taps followed, performed by Jacob Williams. A locally-raised endowment has been established for maintenance in perpetuity. Private Royal Baird’s remains are interred in Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland.
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the suffering. Truly, it’s breaking my heart. To see outcries against the weakest, poor, and most oppressed, without care or concern for their welfare, and to see heartless leaders padding pockets and power, with some “God fearing Christians” among the followers, has repulsed and sickened me. So, Your Holiness, what might you say to restore my hope and faith in the future, for my own country and that of the world? Goodness and decency have taken a hit. Children have been torn from the arms of their parents, placed on a mat to cry out their tears. “Shock events” are more brutal each day, all for the purpose of power and greed. It seems as if lizard brains are leading us back to the dinosaur age, when survival of the fittest reigned, while neo cortex human brains are trying to act with kindness, in good faith. But what good is faith when leaders spew anger and hate, appealing to humans’ very worst instincts? I am anxious to know what you think. I pray, and pray, and am not alone. But my hope has waned and is nearly gone. Uprisings help, seeing people who care, but I’m disheartened, feeling powerlessness, too. “Vote!” people say! Believe in the democratic process! But it’s been undermined. Our democracy has been kidnapped and compromised by people within our own ranks and billionaires who fund special interests without any limits, thanks to Citizens United. I fear another election with Russian infiltration, illegal intervention, and corruption far from ended. Your Holiness, I’ve shared this letter in the Mountain Times of Vermont as my 100th column. Con permiso, with your permission, I’d like to share your response, as well. We await your message with great anticipation, for the inspiration you’ll surely send. Each talk and proclamation I’ve read or heard that you’ve given has rung very true in my heart, renewing my faith and belief in good works. One last thought I’d like to mention is that we have a common friend who studied Cannon Law beside the Vatican. I was walking the Camino de Santiago and met Father Pambo Martin on retreat at the Benedictine Monastery in Rabanal, Spain. Following his studies, he directed Benedictine missions worldwide from Sankt Ottilien, Germany. Since then, Father Martin was called home to serve as Tanzania’s Abbot of Mvimwa. If he’s any indication of your flock, I’m impressed! He gives me hope! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you give and have given.
and play a lot around there. Besides traveling to Killington, they’ve gone as far east as Springfield, Mass. and Hartford, Conn. They’ve also traveled out to Syracuse and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. They try and keep their travel limited to a hour or two drive. They like playing McGrath’s because it’s a two-night gig and owner Murray McGrath puts them up in the band room so it makes for a nice weekend. Bill seemed to fall into a few things. He fell into playing percussion and he said they “fell into” getting this gig five years ago, by accident almost. A friend of theirs was playing in the band Skuttlebutt and suggested they talk to McGrath and he introduced them. He told them his schedule was quite full. The Thursday before July 4 weekend in 2013, the lead singer of the band that was supposed to play could not get out of his day job and had to cancel. McGrath called Bill and asked if they could play, basically the next day, and they said, “Absolutely.” Bill said, “That’s how we got up there, and we must be doing something right, because they keep asking us to come back.” They love McGrath’s and it’s mostly because of the people that come there, and the staff. Bill said, “The staff is fantastic. Murray, Patty, Owen, Anna and Bob. I’ve never seen a more hard working staff than them. They treat us like gold. The thing that Tommy and I noticed immediately when we first started there was the people in the pub, regardless if there are 10 people or it’s wall-to-wall, they’re listening to what we’re doing. We’re not just background music. They’re invested into what the performers are doing. That’s just something that’s hard to find. They know that they want to hear. Those are the people that are coming up with the interesting, obscure requests. They’re great, it’s just amazing.” Brothers Flynn have been playing for a long time because they thoroughly enjoy what they do. Bill said, “The key for Tommy and myself is to still have fun. Sometimes someone will shout a request and I’ll look at him to see if he knows it. He’ll say, ‘I got the words so we’ll figure it out.’ It’s stuff like that. It’s just gotta be fun. If we can make some toes tap, put some smiles on some people’s faces and even have them sing along, it’s great. If some musician friends of ours are in the audience, we’ll call them up to play. It’s a community type of thing. If we can get the crowd, regardless of size, well, the bigger the better and the better for the venue. Enjoying themselves – that makes it fun for us. The more feedback we get from the audience, the easier it makes our job. Not that we consider this a job.”
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Fewer moose:
Means fewer ticks
continued from page 36A impact on calves’ survivorship and productivity of cows.” Essex County — the state’s “prime moose habitat,” in the words of state wildlife director Mark Scott — has 1.05 moose per square mile. In the early 2000s, when the moose population was at its highest point — the density was more like 4 or 5 per square mile. The state is considering setting a new goal of one moose per square mile “in hopes that the tick numbers on the landscape that probably developed during these high moose periods will eventually diminish to a point where the health of the moose will improve,” Alexander said. “It’s something that you don’t actually get to witness in your time as a wildlife scientist — changes that are coming so fast,” Scott said. Some attending the meeting asked why the state was not more
focused on controlling the outbreak by killing the ticks. Scott said more research is needed, but for now “there’s no magic bullet” for managing winter ticks. Alexander said the department is working with the University of Vermont to test the possibility of using a soil fungus that is known to kill ticks as a means to attack winter tick populations in moose rutting areas. Several people at the meeting questioned why there is moose hunting at all, given the threat to the herd from winter ticks and climate change. The state’s Fish & Wildlife Board — the 14 member board that decides many of the state’s hunting, trapping and fishing regulations — voted earlier this year to issue 13 bull-only permits for the 2018 hunting season, a significant departure from the more than 1,000 permits granted from 2005 to 2010, while the
moose population was still high. Brenna Galdenzi, president of Protect Our Wildlife, expressed concern that the department had continued to issue a high number of permits even after it had become known that ticks were having an impact on moose herds in neighboring states. Sophie Bowater, a Protect Our Wildlife member, asked how certain the department was that climate change wasn’t the primary cause — that tick numbers could continue to increase, even with a reduced moose population. “Why wouldn’t we take a break from hunting and see what happens?” she asked Alexander. “The impact of a warming climate is complicated,” he said, adding that state biologists will be monitoring whether keeping the moose density at one per square mile is effective in reducing the tick population.
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continued from pag2 32A I live in my family home and a couple of years ago I found a package of pillowcases tucked way on the top shelf of a cedar closet. Stuck to the front of the package was a sticker from the Triple-S Blue Stamp Store that said 2 ½ books! There is a sentimental connection to this package as my mother, who passed away almost 40 years ago, apparently put it there. I have never stored anything on that shelf because of its depth and the fact that it can only be reached from the top part of a stepladder. Obviously, there has never been a need to search for anything on that shelf either. Finding the package was a nice surprise and it took me on a trip down memory lane. The pillowcases are now on one of the beds and “the old” is now “the new”! Where did people shop to get stamps? The more popular places were grocery stores, gas stations and department stores. Because different stores handed out different types of stamps you had multiple booklets going at the same time. I remember my mother trading stamps with a neighbor when one of them bought something at a store where their “regular” stamps were not handed out. Doing that was a “win-win” for both women. If a mother came home from the grocery store with a lot of stamps she could keep a child busy for quite awhile putting them in a book. I always wanted that “job” and it was happily given to me. Once you had enough books to buy the items you wanted, how did you get them? In Rutland there was a green stamp redemption store at 110 Merchants Row and
a blue stamp redemption store at 10 Terrill Street. The latter was in a building with blue siding which seemed totally appropriate! All you had to do was bring in the books that you had filled with stamps, place an order for the items you wanted and wait to be notified when they came in. Trading stamps were at their peak of popularity in Rutland during the 60s and 70s. However, trading stamps had their beginning in 1891 at a department store in Milwaukee. They were exchanged for goods in the store. In 1896 the Sperry and Hutchinson Company began issuing S&H Green stamps as an independent business. The company provided stamps and books to merchants in a community. They opened their own stores where you traded stamps for merchandise. Judging how popular these stamps were with my mother I would say that women, in particular, liked the option of shopping without having to pay cash for items. Many women were stay-at-home mothers in that era so stamps probably felt like the adult equivalent of a kid having “spending money”. The world has certainly changed since my youth. The closest thing to getting trading stamps today is when Tops Market has their annual Monopoly game. You attach “tickets” to the paper game board and try to match them to various items for a prize. You know what they say, “What goes round, comes round.” This is pretty close! Interior & Exterior
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1572 KILLINGTON ROAD, KILLINGTON
Unique duplex home on the Killington Road, yet private and secluded. One unit: 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, built in 1963; other unit: 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths & 2 car garage built in 1991. All the units can be combined into an 8 bedroom, 5.5 bath single family enclave with interior access or they can be used as individual units with separate outside entrances--very flexible, open layout with plenty of natural light. Located half way up the road to the ski area, this property is located in the HEART of the commercial district giving you a myriad of options for use. Restaurants, nightclubs & shops are close by, yet they don’t infringe upon your privacy. The 2 acre (COMMERCIAL) parcel with FRONTAGE on the KILLINGTON ROAD is the last of the large commercial properties within the commercial zone and close to the ski area. This extra acreage is noted and can be included in this offering. Seller is a licensed Vermont Real Estate Broker. $450,000 w/ 1 acre, $675,000 w/ 3 acres
504 ELBOW ROAD, KILLINGTON
Stunning mountain home nestled in a quiet neighborhood behind renowned Green Mountain National Golf Course. A large, eat-in chef’s kitchen, open dining and living room centered on a beautiful stone faced fireplace and inviting sunroom are only the beginning of the beauty this home exudes. Whether you make this your full time residence or peaceful mountain get away this property is sure to impress. Located just minutes from the bustling Killington access road with world class skiing and mountain biking, yet tucked away in peaceful privacy you have the best of both worlds! $679,000
www.KillingtonEventsHall.biz This unique business opportunity features over 5000 square feet of usable space and is capable of seating 200, including a 50 x 25 auditorium w/25 x 8 stage and full finished basement. Formerly the Killington Grange Hall, the main structure dates to 1950, but the infrastructure has been completely updated, including new plumbing, electric, underground utilities, cat 5 wiring, new well and new 8BR septic system. The building is ADA compliant and includes 4 handicap accessible bathrooms. With a full caterer’s kitchen and private office space, this property lends itself to a variety of commercial and business uses. Offered at $229,000
The Killington Grand Resort Hotel at Killington Ski Area Killington's Best Slopeside Address: The Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Imagine accessing the mountain from your personal ski locker by a short walk across the sky-bridge. At The Grand you have a myriad of amenities waiting for you: Free Wireless Internet, Preston’s Restaurant & Lounge with a relaxing wood burning fireplace, valet parking & game room. The health club features weight & cardio equipment, sauna, steam room and an outdoor heated pool with 2 hot tubs with views of Killington. The Spa offers a complete menu of skin, body & nail services. Individual treatments & packages are offered as well as a variety of spa products. An evening shuttle to dining & nightlife is offered in the winter. Quarter-share ownership gives you 13 weeks to use, rent or trade at RCI or Interval International resorts worldwide (memberships required). Subject to a Right Of First Refusal. Contact us today to arrange a private showing.
Studios start at: $21,000/qtr, One-bedrooms start at: $35,000/qtr, Two-bedrooms start at: $49,000/ qtr and three-bedrooms start at: $59,000/qtr. 406 ROARING BROOK ROAD, KILLINGTON
FROG CITY FARM, PLYMOUTH
Quality craftsmanship and extras run throughout this wonderfully maintained Perfect Family Farm minutes to Killington and Okemo! This beautifully laid out home with views of the Killington Ski Area. The house has a light, open and enproperty on 193 acres has been home to plenty of multi-generational bashes and tertainment-friendly layout. The finished space includes a large deck with a hot provides a warm, inviting feel from the moment you arrive. The Farmhouse was tub cabana with dramatic winter views of Killington. It includes a large fieldstone built C. 1900 and has recently been renovated to an exceptional condition. Two 4 fireplace, carpet and tile throughout and a designer kitchen. Access is level along bay garages, multiple fields, and a myriad of trails throughout the property offer a a paved curving driveway. The 900 square foot garage with oversize doors is heatstrong Equestrian potential by easily converting any garage bay or bays into stalls. ed and provides easy direct access to the mud-room and the rest of the house. The barn and attached silo are unlike any you could begin to imagine and truly must The master suite features two walk-in closets and a tiled bathroom with a double be seen! If the 9-hole disc golf course, paddle tennis and private ski trails still leave shower. There are cathedral ceilings in the dining room, kitchen and living room you seeking rejuvenation, sneak away to your private off grid cabin for a Vermont with 9 foot ceilings throughout the rest of the main floor. The house sits beautifully experience that is certain to capture your heart. There is more than meets the eye 573 TANGLEWOOD DRIVE, landscaped on 3.6 acres with your own tranquil pond. $1,400,000 prepareKILLINGTON yourself, the more ROAD, time you spend here, the more you 148 WRIGHT ROAD, with this property;1660 KILLINGTON will love it. $1,450,000 MENDON KILLINGTON
A very well-maintained and gen- Nicely maintained home on A very unique 2.17 acre parcel on tly used vacation home located 4+/- acres (to be subdivided the Killington Road in the Comin the heart of Killington ski- from the whole). 4 bedrooms, mercial District, with over 360 ing. This 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 3 1/2 baths with a 2 car garage feet of road frontage and great home features an open, vaulted and large deck. South facing sight lines. One of the last LARGE ceiling with fireplace in the liv- to take advantage of the views COMMERCIAL LOTS on the Kiling and dining area. Lower floor and the sun all day long. Nice, lington Road; it is close to the features a separate entrance cre- private location close to skiing Killington Ski Area. Uses include: ating an ‘in-law/rental’ poten- at Killington or Pico and close restaurant, nightclub, shops/ tial. East facing deck is perfect to Rutland for work and shop- stores/offices, hotel, and ski ping. Nestled in the mountains for 573 theTANGLEWOOD morning sun. Separate lodge. Public sewer. Curb cutROAD, is in KILLINGTON DRIVE, KILLINGTON 642access RICHARDSON ROAD, and KILLINGTON 542 COFFEEHOUSE with hiking garage w/ storage area place forThis easy access. A very well-maintained and gently used below vacation home lo- easy A rare offering in the wildsto of Killington! A spectacular owner built off-grid is a driveway wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a tolies literally subdivide the grade. Recent additions include cated in the heart of Killington skiing. This 5 bedroom,lakes. 2 1/2 logSellers cabin retreat that at the end of the road onProperty 20 acres in the screened patio and attached 2 car garage plus a paved is located in the HEART bath home features an open, with fireplace Chateauguay-No-town wilderness areaclosof central Vermont. Mod- COMMERCIAL driveway. Beautiful gardens and a tennis court compliment housefamed and 4 acres before entry/mudroom andvaulted an ceiling updatof the DISTRICT. living and dining area. to LowerKillington floor features a ing. sepa- TEXT ern kitchen116646 with gas appliances, fireplacefor highlights the two story property which consists of 2.78± edin the kitchen. Close to massive 35620 Seller is athelic. Vt Real Estate Bro-acres on a paved Town entrance creating an ‘in-law/rental’ potenti al. East fac- great room. Den/sitting room with additional woodstove. Full sized large Road. This single level home is located in the Killington Elskirate area, area golfing, hiking and more information TEXT 115225 35620 ing deck is perfect for the morning sun. Separate garage w/ fourphotos piece bathroom. & Two large sleeping lofts above the ker. great room are ementary Schoolto District, with a for school bus stop adjacent biking. TEXT 115221 right to your phone. $460,000 & The information storage area below grade. Recent to additi35620 ons include entry/ accessed via separate stairwells. Large wrap around deckmore with pleasingphotos to the driveway. Green Mountain National Golf Course formudroom moreandphotos information an updated& kitchen. Close to Killington ski local views. A full sized basement with one car garage. Gravity fed spring is very close by and both Pico and Killington Ski Areas are right to your phone. $210,000 right togolfiyour area, area ng, hikingphone.$330,000 and biking. $330,000 water supplies the house at the turn of a valve. A generator, three sources within easy access. The semi-finished basement runs the of wood heat and gas lighting make this home livable year round! Only 20 length of the house. A definite must see! minutes to Killington’s Skyeship gondola and all the charms of Woodstock! Being sold well below assessed value. $155,000
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www.BigRockRoad.com The Big Rock lot is the most private and exclusive, ski-on/ski-off homesite offered by Killington in this exciting new 7-homesite trailside PUD. As you ski through the first tunnel on the Homestretch ski trail, your magnificent vacation home will be right there, on the side of the trail, so you can literally ski to your back door. With a 4-bedroom wastewater design and easy access from Big Rock Road, there is nothing that compares to this exceptional development opportunity. Offered at $339,000
www.Lot23SherburneValleyRoad.com One of the largest tracts of land in Killington, this 134-acre parcel includes 1100 feet of frontage on the Ottauquechee River and is bordered on the north by the cascading waters of Brimstone Brook. The land features a nice level plateau above the river that would be an ideal secluded home site with the potential for long valley views. The remaining land is a literal mountainside of hardwood and softwood forest with potential timber opportunities. Construction of a private bridge will be required prior to development on this extraordinary land. Offered at $149,000
$375,000
Walter Findeisen
Walter Findeisen Doug Quatchak 802-770-0093 Kaitlyn Hummel Doug Quatchak 1913 US 4, PO 137, Killington, VT 05751 1913 US Route 4,Route PO Box 137,Box Killington, VT 05751 Greg Stefurak Independently owned and operated 802-55-4645 Independently owned and operated
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Permit deadline:
July 8 is final day for veterans to apply
continued from page 37A held. People who have moose hunting bonus points from previous years will have those points “frozen” so that they may be used in future years. The special priority drawing for five permits for Vermont military veterans will occur on August 1. Veterans may apply at no cost on Fish & Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) or by mailing downloaded applications. The deadline to apply is July 6. Veteran permit recipients may hunt only in the Oct. 20-25 season. Veterans who have bonus points from previous years must apply in the veteran lottery this year in order to preserve their veteran bonus points. Three moose permits will also be available to “Special Opportunity” recipients – people who have life-threatening illnesses and who are sponsored by a qualified charitable organization. These permit recipients may only hunt in the Oct. 20-25 season. Applications are at no cost and can be received from the department’s licensing office.
Bat counts:
Hunters also will have the option to bid on five moose hunting permits in an auction to be announced later. Proceeds from the auction help fund the department’s conservation education programs. Auction permit recipients may choose to hunt in either the Oct. 1-7 archery season or the Oct. 2025 season. Vermont’s moose project leader, wildlife biologist Cedric Alexander estimates Vermont has 1,650 moose statewide with the greatest concentration in the Northeast Kingdom. “We are limiting the hunt to the portion of the state where the moose population is stabilizing, and we believe it is in the best interest of moose to keep their density at its current level of one moose per square mile,” said Alexander. By maintaining moose at this level, research indicates winter ticks will have fewer hosts to feed on. For the remainder of the state, a no-harvest approach is designed to increase the population.”
The state relies on volunteers to help study bats
continued from page 38A account for one-quarter of all mammal species in the world, but the way they serve humans as well. Bats consume half their weight in insects in the summer and feed at night when other insect-eaters are absent. Their typical diet includes disease-carrying mosquitoes and the moths that breed crop pests. Comparative field tests have established that bats can save billions of dollars in pesticide use. Bats even prey on the emerald ash borer that attacks the ash tree, a valuable commercial timber tree and food source for many wildlife species. After owls, and now the fungus, the next major threat to bats is willful destruction of habitat. Bennett said that homeowners who object to sharing their homes with bats can put up special bat houses. Fish & Wildlife works with property owners to help them understand how to coexist with bats. “As wildlife managers we really manage people,” Bennett observed. Biologists are frankly pessimistic about bat populations rebounding after a major die-off. The white-nose syndrome crisis raises a question among conscientious wildlife managers: “How much should we be in there messing around, or should we let nature take its course?” said Bennett. For more information visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com/gotbats.html
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