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Ex-Rutland mayor highlights “true faces” of refugee resettlement By Alan Keays, VTDigger

Happy Birthday, America! Independence Day celebrations abound in the region. Many towns have parades and entire days filled with barbecues, 5K runs, readings of the Declaration of Independence, and many more communitybuilding events commemorating the 241st birthday of America, July 4. Pages 8-10

Former Mayor Christopher Louras said as more Syrian refugees arrive in Rutland as part of a resettlement program, more people will see the human side of the initiative. “For a full year I was the face of refugee resettlement here in the city of Rutland. I was proud to be that face,” Louras told a crowd of more than 400 people on the night of June 20 at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland for an event marking World Refugee Day. “But, as I always understood and most of you understand,” he added, “refugee resettlement can only be fully humanized and normalized when the true faces of refugee resettlement are among us.” The event Tuesday night, co-hosted by Amnesty International and Rutland Welcomes, featured a screening of the film “8 Borders, 8 Days.” The film follows a Syrian single mother and her two young children after they leave Syria to their eventual arrival in Berlin, Germany. The journey included a treacherous trip on an overcrowded raft and chaotic and frenzied border crossings. Amanda Bailly, the film’s director, attended the event Tuesday night. She is originally from Albany, N.Y., and has been living in Beirut the past two years. “This film,” Bailly said, “is very important to us to use as a tool where refugees are being resettled to bring the community together and say, ‘How can we change the course of the lives of the people who are going to be our new neighbors and how we can welcome them in the best way possible?’” Louras has said he believes his support of the refugee resettlement program cost him his election to a sixth two-year term in office. David Allaire, who had been a long-time city alderman, beat Louras in a four-person mayoral election in March, with 51 percent Refugee, page 4

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Fireworks can be seen on July 2 at Vt. State Fairgrounds; and July 4 in Killington on River Road and at the Foundry; at Woodstock U.H.S.; as well as at most town celebrations. See calendar of events and A.D.E. pages for details.

Sen. Leahy announces $11 million in affordable Local roadwork continues housing and community development funds Work on local roads and even while the cost of living increases, and Senator Patrick Leahy announced Tuesday, wages fail to keep pace. Now is the time to June 20, that Vermont will receive more than invest in our nation’s infrastructure — not to $11 million in new affordable housing and abandon it.” community development funds from the U.S. President Trump’s 2018 budget proposes Department of Housing and Urban Developeliminating funds for the CDBG and HOME ment (HUD). Anglers rejoice Earlier this year, as vice chairman of the Sen- programs. Over the course of CDBG’s 43Vermont’s fishermen ate Appropriations Committee, Leahy success- year history, Vermont has received more than have more places to cast a fully negotiated the fiscal year 2017 Appropria- $400 million in CDBG funds to invest in rural infrastructure needs, leveraging more than line,thanks to expanded offertions Act, which included funding for HUD, $4 billion in additional ings at Vermont State Parks. Six the department responsible investment. The CDBG more state parks will offer free for administering the nation’s program is administered by loaner fishing equipment and affordable housing programs, “NOW IS THE the Vermont Department educational resources. including the Community TIME TO INVEST of Housing and CommuPage 17 Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME pronity Development, as well IN OUR NATION’S grams. Vermont will receive as the City of Burlington’s INFRASTRUCTURE — approximately $7 million in Economic Development CDBG funds, $3.4 million in Office. These entities NOT TO ABANDON IT,” grants from the HOME prosupport communities to SAID LEAHY. gram and more than $635,000 identify and address local for homelessness assistance needs in the areas of housgrants. ing, economic develop“Affordable housing and community dement, public facilities, public services and velopment are priorities for Vermonters and handicapped accessibility modifications. The for Americans from coast to coast, and they program is designed to predominantly benefit deserve to be priorities in annual appropriapersons of low- and moderate-incomes. Living A.D.E. tions bills” Leahy said. “The Appropriations Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger What’s happening? Find local Committee is where we set priorities, and said: “CDBG and HOME funds help us provide Arts, Dining & Entertainment where those priorities become real. I am proud vital services to those in our community who Pages 29-41 that we were able to renegotiate investments need it most. Over the years, these funds have in programs as important as CDBG and HOME benefited thousands of Burlington residents by helping companies grow jobs, expanding acounta in imes this year, so that communities may retain the is a community newspaper covering flexibility to make investments where their cess to health and social services, providing afCentral Vermont that aims to engage and communities need it most.” fordable housing, shelter for the homeless, and inform as well as empower community Leahy continued: “But we must redouble services to those at risk of becoming homeless. members to have a voice. our efforts, because the President’s abysmal Thank you to our Congressional delegation for budget for next year does nothing to address pushing back on the attempt to cut these funds existing and future affordable housing and and securing increased funding for these valucommunity development needs in our states able programs.” Burlington will receive apand neighborhoods. Vermont faces a housing proximately $1.3 million in CDBG and HOME shortage in nearly every corner of the state, funds, Leahy announced.

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bridges continues this week, causing some delays for travelers. Here is the latest travel update: Route 4 Crews are scheduled to continue paving on milled surfaces and shoulder work throughout this week. Crews have also begun to pave driveway aprons on the Rutland Town/Mendon side of the project. This operation will be ongoing throughout this week and head east. Although driveway apron operations will be ongoing, they will not occur on a daily basis. This operation requires lane closures, and as a result, lane shifts and new traffic patterns will be in place throughout the construction zone. Please use caution when driving through the construction zone. Traffic control personnel will be onsite to assist with the flow of traffic. The first half of the culvert on the Killington Flats has been set. Work during this week includes shifting traffic over to the westbound lane, and beginning excavation on the eastbound portion of the roadway to prepare for installation of the other half of the culvert. This work will require a one-lane alternating traffic pattern, and delays are expected throughout the week. Route 73 Meanwhile in Rochester, Pike Road work, page 4

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Vt. unemployment rate held steady for May The Vermont Department of Labor announced that the seasonally-adjusted statewide unemployment rate for May was 3.1 percent. This reflects no change from the revised April rate. The national rate in May was 4.3 percent. As of the prior month’s preliminary data, the Burlington-South Burlington Metropolitan area was tied for the 12th lowest unemployment rate in the country for all metropolitan areas at 2.3 percent (not-seasonally-adjusted). Overall, Vermont’s unemployment rate was tied for the eighth lowest in the country for the same time period. The seasonally-adjusted Vermont data for May show the Vermont civilian labor force decreased by 950 from the prior month’s revised

estimate. The number of employed decreased by 1,150 and the number of unemployed increased by 200. “The May numbers highlight the seasonal pattern of some Vermont business activities,” said Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle. “This time of year is about construction and the end of the school year. This combination presents a unique opportunity. Through the local American Job Centers (formerly referred to as Career Resource Centers), the Vermont Department of Labor is working to better inform young people about employment opportunities in the construction industry. This includes apprenticeships as well as entry level positions. Summer youth programming is nearly in full swing and provides

numerous opportunities for seasonal employment as well. Anyone interested in finding work in Vermont — young or old — should contact their local American Job Center to learn about current employment and training opportunities available.” Not seasonally adjusted Local labor market area unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted. The May unemployment rates for Vermont’s 17 labor market areas ranged from 2.2 percent in White River Junction to 5.0 percent in Woodstock. For comparison, the May unadjusted unemployment rate for Vermont was 2.9 percent which reflects a decrease of three-tenths of one percentage point from the revised unadjusted April level and a decrease of one-tenth of one percentage point Unemployment, page18

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The new teacher health insurance deal passed by the Legislature last week gives school boards little choice but to require teachers and support staff to pay 20 percent of premiums. The premiums on these new health insurance plans range from $523 per month for a single plan to $1,450 per month for a family plan. The cost is significantly lower than current insurance premiums. A worker paying 15 percent of premiums on a single plan currently pays $112.80 and would pay $104.60, with a 20 percent buy-in. A worker paying 10 percent of pre-

miums on a family plan is currently paying $198.30 and would pay $290 per month if paying 20 percent of the new premiums. While many workers will pay roughly the same amount of money or less for their health insurance premiums, there are at least 67 districts where support staff will pay more, and at least 14 districts where teachers will pay more. Use more charts at vtdigger.org to figure out how much your district or your family would pay in premiums if your school board negotiates an 80/20 split on health insurance premiums.

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RICHARD TURNER nephews who all believed The family of Richard that they were his favorite. “Dick” Turner are saddened to let you know His most treasured thing that he died on June 17, in life was family, espe2017, at the age of 68. cially his grandchildren, Dick was raised in Cleve- Zoey and Emmet Van land, Ohio, but moved Duyn and Turner Lidz. to Vermont after graduDick was predeceased by ating from Baldwinhis parents Angeline and Wallace College. He later Laurence Turner, natives received his Master’s of New Orleans, La. and in Public Administrahis brother, Larry Turner. tion at the University of Dick was the best dad, the Vermont. He worked for best uncle and the best the Department of Corfriend to Larry Boymer, rections for over 30 years Mike Dooley, Rich Mcand was last employed Donald, Tom Weaver, and as the regional director Lee Cavano. at Phoenix House. Dick was accepting Dick spent his enof everyone. Anyone tire life working for the who had the pleasure of underdog. Dick took in meeting him loved him his children’s friends because of his kindness when they didn’t know and compassion. His nonwhere to go and he was a judgmental, open heart loyal fan to his Cleveland made all feel heard and loved. We are better people teams — most notably, for having known him and the Cleveland Browns. we will carry his love of Dick was loved by many, and is survived by life and fun nature with us his loving wife Mina Haalways. He will be missed. rootunian Turner. Dick In lieu of flowers, please had an extensive family consider donating to including three beautiMetavivor, an organizaful daughters that he had tion that is dedicated to with his first wife, Deborah the fight of women and men living with metastatic (Lambert) Malgeri. Dick’s breast cancer. Metavivor, daughters, Sarah Lidz Inc., 1783 Forest, Dr. #184, (Jonothan), Maggie Van Annapolis, MD 21401, Duyn (Jim) and Rebecca or to the Phoenix House Turner (fiance, Nathan by visiting www.phoeByrne) were joined with nixhouse.org/about/ Mina’s children, Kristine donate/. Harootunian (Ted Clark), A celebration of Dick’s Matt Harootunian (fiance, Lauren Skaskiw) and Jason life will be held on Saturday June 24 at the UnitarHarootunian (Alexanian Universalist Chapel in dra) who rounded out Woodstock beginning at this beautifully blended family. Dick maintained 5 p.m. with a reception to a very close relationfollow. ship with his fun-loving Arrangements are sisters, Susan Weidner under the direction of the (Mike), Jane Forward (fiCabot Funeral Home in ance, Richard Bishop) and Woodstock. An online Nancy Boymer (Larry) and guest book can be found many adoring nieces and at cabotfh.com.

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continued from page 1 of the vote to 34 percent for Louras. Allaire campaigned on opposing the plan for resettlement. He said the process needed more transparency and input from the public. Louras’ announcement in April 2016 of the refugee resettlement initiative in Rutland led to heated debate in the city. One group, Rutland Welcomes, formed to support the effort, and another, Rutland First, opposed it. Criticism was leveled at Louras for not informing the Board of Aldermen and the public about the proposal earlier, when planning had already been underway for months. The U.S. State Department eventually did select the city as a Syrian and Iraqi refugee resettlement site in September, with 100 families expected to arrive this year. However, after two Syrian families made it to Rutland, the program was put on hold by executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. Those orders now are tied up in court. Another Syrian family did arrive in the city in recent weeks. The three Syrian families now in the city total 14 refugees, including eight children. “This has been an interesting year to say the least,” said Amila Merdzanovic, Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program director. “It’s been incredibly hard to plan since the new (presidential) administration took over.” She said eight additional families have been cleared to be resettled in the city. Their arrival date is uncertain, Merdzanovic said, with her organization only receiving a week or two notice. Merdzanovic spoke Tuesday night during a panel discussion following the screening of the film. The panel, moderated by David Moats, editorial page editor at the Rutland Herald, also included Bailly, Alderman William Notte, Hunter Berryhill of Rutland Welcomes, and Sana Mustafa, a Syrian refugee and activist who now lives in New York. Berryhill talked of the formation of the volunteer-run Rutland Welcomes group and how it works to lend assistance to new refugees arriving in the city. Notte said simple exposure to the newcomers may ease the minds of people with misgivings about the resettlement program. “The more opportunities that children who just got here have to play with children who were born here,” Notte said, “the better this community is going to be, the more accepting this community is going to be.” Mustafa offered those in the crowd some advice on how to welcome refugees arriving in the city. “What we are always looking for is a safe environment and a place that we can go to sleep in peace,” she said. “You just have to offer your heart.”

Hunger Council announces summer youth meal sites in Rutland County

The Hunger Council of Rutland County has announced free meal sites for youth 18 and under from June through August. There is no application or registration fee. To find drop-in summer meal sites in Vermont, call 211 toll free or text “FOOD” to 877 877. Neshobe Elementary School, 17 Neshobe Circle, Brandon. Contact: Nancy Bird, 802-247-3721 Monday-Friday, July 5-August 4. Breakfast: 8:45-9:30 a.m. Lunch: 12-12:30 p.m. Fair Haven Grade School, 115 N. Main Street, Fair Haven. Contact: Ashley Bride, 802-265-3666 Monday-Friday, June 21-August 9. Breakfast: 8:30-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fair Haven Union High School, 33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven. Contact: Ashley Bride, 802-265-3666 Monday-Friday, July 10-August 4. Breakfast: 8:30-9 a.m. Lunch: 12-12:30 p.m. Lothrop School, 3447 Route 7, Pittsford. Contact: Debbie Alexander, 802-483-2242 Monday-Friday, July 5-August 4. Breakfast: 8:10-8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30-11:50 a.m. Pittsford Recreation Area, 223 Recreation Area Road, Pittsford. Contact: Debbie Alexander, 802-483-2242 Monday-Friday, July 5-August 4. Lunch only: 11:3011:50 a.m. Northeast Elementary School, 117 Temple Street, Rutland. Contact: Cheryl Black, 802-786-1723 Monday-Friday, June 26-August 10. Breakfast: 8:30-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Northwest Elementary School, 80 Pierpoint Avenue, Rutland. Contact: Janet Jennings, 802-786-1751 Monday-Friday, June 26-August 10. Breakfast: 8:30-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Rutland Intermediate/Middle School, 65 Library Avenue, Rutland. Contact: Sean Miller, 802-786-1897 Monday-Friday, June 26-August 10. Breakfast: 8:30-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Rutland Rec., 60 S. Main Street, Rutland. Contact: Jamie Trayer, 802-282-2054 Monday-Friday, June 26-August 10. Breakfast only: 8-8:30 a.m. Rutland Senior High School, 22 Stratton Road, Rutland. Contact: Sean Miller, 802-786-1938 Monday-Friday, June 26-August 10. Breakfast: 8:30-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Success School- Allen Street Campus, 101 Allen Street, Rutland. Contact: Nicole Carter, 802-773-1906 Monday-Friday, July 10-August 10. Breakfast: 9-9:30 a.m. Lunch: 12-12:20 p.m. Wells Village School, 36 MWA Way, Wells. Contact: Jenny Coltey, 802-645-0386 Monday-Thursday, July 10-27. Breakfast: 8-8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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continued from page 1 Industries continues planing activities towards the top of the gap, heading east toward Bingo Road and plans to be done later this week. Sections of Route 73 will be bare gravel following planing. Motorcycles and bicycles are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when traveling on milled or gravel road surfaces. Reclaiming activities will begin this week at the Rochester/Goshen town line and will continue east toward the intersection of Bingo Road and Route 73. Pike will be hauling in gravel to construct roadways behind the reclaim operation. Paving began last week at the intersection of Bingo Road and Route 73 and is moving east towards the intersection of Route 73 and Route 100. Pike will then start paving the intermediate course from the intersection with Route100 and move towards the intersection with Bingo Road on Route 73. The final lift of pavement will be placed when the remaining highway related construction is complete. Safety markings have been placed on cold planed and paved areas. Bridge construction The 35-day closure of Bridge 25 on Route 103 over the Black River in Ludlow remains in effect until July 15. Crews have finished driving piles and constructing the foundation of the new bridge. Night and weekend work is anticipated for this week. Work on Bridge 99 on Route 100 in Ludlow is nearly completed. Crews will be intermittently working in the area of Route 100 Bridge 99 to complete punch list items. Traffic may be intermittently reduced to one lane with alternating one-way traffic at times during the remaining work. No night or weekend work is scheduled.

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STATE NEWS

Frustrated school board members form rival lobbying group

By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger

School board members who are frustrated with the Vermont School Boards Association’s lobbying priorities have formed a rival group. Members of the Alliance of Vermont School Board Members are frustrated with the association’s stance on the school district consolidation law, Act 46. In a news release, the leaders of the alliance say the Vermont School Boards Association has not adequately represented the interests of school board members who oppose aspects of Act 46. The Vermont School Boards Association is a nonprofit membership organization. Its members are school boards, and the group is governed by an elected 23-person board of directors. Membership is voluntary, but nearly every school board in the state is a member. Dozens of school boards will be eliminated as a result of the 2015 state law. David Schoales, a former board member of the Vermont School Boards Association, resigned from the organization last winter. He is spearheading the alliance in order to “democratize the process of informing the Legislature about what the school board members think about what they are doing.” Schoales said he and other board members of the Vermont School Boards Association wanted to make sure school districts that choose not to merge are treated fairly. Companion bills in the House and Senate (S.15 and H.15) would have given schools more leeway and would have allowed “alternative structures.” “Nearly half the people were

concerned that it be a fair process, but when that was done, and lobbying began, nothing was mentioned about alternative structures,” Schoales said. That’s because the Vermont School Boards Association, Schoales said, didn’t want to promote alternatives for school districts that don’t consolidate. “The leadership really didn’t want to hear from anyone that didn’t share their view,” Schoales said. He said the Vermont School Boards Association has lost the faith of its members. “We don’t believe a state school board association should push so aggressively to eliminate scores of local school boards, and suggest that the dedicated, voluntary services of hundreds of local school directors don’t add value to our school system,” he said. Geo Honigford, chair of the Vermont School Boards Association board, said his organization is concerned about the formation of another group. “We are largely concerned because we gather strength from unity,” Honigford said. “We have more power [together] than when we are divided.” In the past, the association didn’t take positions on political matters, but that changed in 2012 when the organization adopted an “Agenda for a World Class Education.” Many of the policies in the document have been enacted or are under active consideration, such as universal pre-k and “flexible pathways” for student achievement, including dual enrollment (high school seniors can take college courses for credit), personalized learning plans and proficiency-

based graduation standards. The document also mentions the negotiation of teacher salary and health care benefits at the state level. The membership of the Vermont School Boards Association has adopted resolutions based on the policies outlined in the agenda. Schoales took issue with the association’s push to move the bargaining of teacher health insurance to the state. He says it underscores the Vermont School Boards Association’s lack of trust in the membership. The association has held negotiation workshops to prepare school boards for the collective bargaining process. That conflicts with the group’s new message: that local school boards can’t handle negotiations and should pass off the task to a statewide negotiation process led by the governor. Not all members agree with the positions the organization is taking, the Vermont School Boards Association acknowledged in a news release. Over the five-year period in which Schoales served on the board, he was concerned that the organization wasn’t paying attention to the needs of local boards. After Act 46, Schoales said, the VSBA became much less open to diverse points of view. “The intense political pressure around Act 46 just carried into having to have a really tightly controlled message. That became really important, and school boards are not tightly controlled people with uniform views,” he said. The VSBA didn’t engage the membership on how to advocate for alternative structures and other changes to Act 46, he said. “When those School board, page 7

State fines North Springfield slaughterhouse By Troy Shaheen, VTDigger

Mercy for Animals, an animal protection group based in California, is calling for an investigation into Vermont Packinghouse for what it calls “unfair and deceptive business practices.” The advocacy group filed complaints last week with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and the Vermont Attorney General. State regulators fined the slaughterhouse shortly after the state received the letters from Mercy for Animals. The complaints cite USDA records documenting 15 noncompliance violations over the past two years and four violations over the past six months for repeated failure to properly stun animals. Two more violations were cited in late May. Mercy for Animals says the handling violations at Vermont Packinghouse contradict claims that the company is committed to animal welfare. The Vermont Packinghouse website says the company slaughters animals with “respect and dignity,” and the company has made claims through the media that its animals are “ethically slaughtered.” Vermont Deputy Attorney General Joshua Diamond said the issue was being referred to the consumer protection division, which will determine whether it warrants further investigation. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture this week charged Vermont Packinghouse with six counts of violating humane slaughter laws and proposed a $1,500 administrative penalty. Vermont Packinghouse has exercised its right to a meeting with the agency to review the penalty. That meeting will take place next week. Mercy for Animals says the alleged contradiction between Vermont Packinghouse’s animal welfare claims and its violations of humane slaughter laws amounts to potentially “false or misleading advertising” and is a material concern to Vermont Packinghouse customers, as well as the farmers who send their animals to be slaughtered there and the retail consumers who contract with the slaughterhouse. Stefanie Wilson, a staff attorney for Mercy for Animals, says

the number of suspensions over a six month period make it an especially egregious offender not only in Vermont, but the entire United States. USDA records indicate that over the past 10 years, only three slaughterhouses in the country had received five or more suspensions. While Vermont Packinghouse president Arion Thiboumery declined to address the specific complaints around alleged “deceptive business practices,” he said that animal rights groups like Mercy for Animals “send these kinds of letters out every day in the hopes the media will pick them up.” According to Thiboumery, Vermont Packinghouse submitted letters countering the allegations to both the Vermont Attorney General’s office and the Agency of Agriculture this week. He also said Vermont Packinghouse was considering a libel lawsuit against Mercy for Animals. Thiboumery declined to provide VTDigger with copies of the letters. “There have been no material developments in what’s happened here since the story of the four suspensions was reported previously,” Thiboumery told VTDigger, June 19. Dr. Kristin Haas, state veterinarian and director of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s food safety program, said her office has not yet decided whether or not to recommend the Attorney General investigate Vermont Packinghouse for “deceptive business practices,” and that it will likely depend on the outcome of the upcoming meeting between Vermont Packinghouse and the agency. “They have a humane handling plan written down and my job is to have a dialog that allows us to gain a better understanding of whether or not they are able to stick to that plan,” said Dr. Haas. “A written plan is pretty useless if it isn’t followed.” Vermont Packinghouse is a joint venture between the Vermont distributor Black River Produce and the Minnesota slaughter and processing business Lorentz Meats. It opened in 2014 with the help of a $50,000 Working Lands Enterprise Initiative award from the State of Vermont.

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OP-ED

Act 60 turns 20

By Jack Hoffman

The Equal Educational Opportunity Act, better known as Act 60, is 20 years old on Monday. On June 26, 1997, at an outdoor ceremony in Whiting, Gov. Howard Dean signed into law Vermont’s unique and groundbreaking education funding system. As we face tensions over school consolidation and who should determine teachers’ health insurance benefits, it’s worth remembering what Vermont has already achieved in school funding. Vermont has taken a huge step toward solving a problem that still plagues other states: educational disparities between kids in wealthy communities and those in cities and towns with less wealth and fewer educational resources. About five months before Act 60 became law, the Vermont Supreme Court had ruled the funding system in place in 1997 to be unconstitutional. At the time, Vermont, like many states, relied heavily on local property taxes to support public schools. The problem was that towns with lots of valuable property could easily raise the money with low property tax rates to educate each student in town, while poorer communities struggled with high tax rates and still couldn’t raise enough to give their kids a decent education. The Legislature provided state aid to try to even things out, but the court found it inadequate. In Brigham v. State of Vermont, the Court said public education is a fundamental right, and the state is responsible for seeing that all schoolchildren have equal educational opportunity. “Equal opportunity does not necessarily require precisely equal per-capita expenditures,” the Court said, “nor does it necessarily prohibit cities and towns from spending more on education if they choose, but it does not allow a system in which educational opportunity is necessarily a function of district wealth.” Act 60 largely did away with the idea of local educational resources. Instead, it recognized that we — all of us in Vermont — have a responsibility to see that all Vermont children — not just those in our town — get a good education. For the kids, it’s a matter of fairness. They all deserve the chance to get the skills and learning they need to live happy, productive, fulfilling lives. As a practical matter, if a child in the next town grows up to be our doctor or mechanic or electrician, we want her to be at least as well educated as our own children. Act 60, in effect, pools all of the state’s education resources in one fund, and all school districts have the same opportunity to draw on that money. Before Act 60, it was chaos — there was no correlation between tax rates and per-pupil spending. It’s now a rational system. For resident homeowners, the level of per-pupil spending in their town determines their payment into the pool. Towns with the same education spending per pupil have the same school tax rates, and towns that spend more have proportionally higher tax rates than those that spend less. A 2012 study of Vermont’s Act 60 funding system commissioned by the Legislature stated: “The state has designed an equitable system. We found virtually no relationship between district fiscal capacity (measured by either by district property wealth or personal income) and spending levels.” That’s not to say there isn’t room for improvement. About two-thirds of Vermont resident homeowners pay an income-based school tax. However, high-income homeowners still pay property-based taxes. The system would be fairer if all Vermonters paid school taxes as a percentage of their income. We also have an achievement gap that has its roots in poverty. As the Vermont Supreme Court said 20 years ago, “Equal opportunity does not necessarily require precisely equal per-capita expenditures.” In fact, equal educational opportunity requires additional resources for some children to ensure that they have the same chances to succeed as their peers. Act 60 was a big step forward for Vermont kids. We now have the challenge of ensuring that all Vermont children can succeed in school. Jack Hoffman is a senior analyst at Public Assets Institute, a non-partisan nonprofit in Montpelier. Before joining Public Assets, Hoffman was a reporter with the Vermont Press Bureau for 20 years and wrote extensively about education funding and Act 60. He attended the Act 60 signing in Whiting.

By Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com

Why we need to scrap the debt ceiling

By Lee Hamilton

Back when I was in Congress, I got a call from a constituent one day. I’d recently voted to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, and the man was more than irate. “Don’t you understand that we’ve got a serious spending and debt problem in this country?” he asked. “Why did

you cast this idiotic vote?” He was right about the problem. But he was wrong about the vote. With Congress fast approaching another debt-ceiling vote and yet one more “fiscal cliff” drama taking shape, I’d like to explain why that is.

The key thing to understand is that raising the debt ceiling is not about increasing spending. It’s about paying the bills for purchases we’ve already made. Refusing to increase the debt ceiling is like putting your child in day care so you can work, getting your Debt ceiling, page 7

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Eight reasons for veggies Dear Editor: Here are the eight best reasons for barbecuing veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs at this year’s Independence Day gatherings, rather than groundup animal body parts: 1. Focusing on traffic and fireworks safety, rather than food safety. 2. Giving your eyes a break from reading food warning labels. 3. Not sweating cancercausing compounds if barbecue temperature is too high. 4. Not sweating nasty E. coli and Salmonella bugs if temperature is too low. 5. Not wondering about the real contents of that burger or hot dog. 6. Giving your body a holiday from saturated fat, cholesterol, and hormones. 7. Not sweating the animal cruelty and environmental devastation guilt trips. 8. Not having to explain to your kids why we cherish Fido but eat Babe. Rudy Hitchcock Rutland

Library roof repairs too expensive as proposed Dear Editor, I am urging the Select Board (for the second time) not to spend $290,000 of taxpayers’ money to repair/replace the Killington library roof. If the current roof project goes through as planned, it will cost approximately six times the amount of a traditional asphalt shingle roof. I don’t see how anybody can justify spending this amount of money for this roof project, it is impractical and a bad business decision. It appears that the focus is solely about complying with the analysis from “Zero by Degrees” rather than exploring other alternatives and economical options. My suggestion; 1) install an all-metal roof or part upper asphalt shingles with metal on the lower roof perimeter. 2) I was previously told that in the past, access

holes were made in the ceiling for repairs and etc. If that’s the case, they need to be re-insulated with traditional fiberglass insulation and closed up to avoid a heat vacuum. 3) I would not install a cold roof. It is a waste of money. Foam insulation is too expensive. This option can be done for a fraction of the current proposal. In the meantime, the new roof will need to be monitored during the winter months for ice and snow buildup. If the new lower metal roof shows signs of ice and snow buildup, an electric heat element can easily be added to the problematic area(s). I hope the Board bases their decision as if they were indirectly paying out of their own pockets rather than with “Other People’s Money,” meaning taxpayers. Bob Marrama Killington

Vermont poetry vs. money Dear Editor, Old River Road, Woodstock … fabled with antiquity … with love laughing water her companion attacked for a view along with the out of turn bull frogs, singing peepers, trout, foxes, raccoon, deer … with birds, lightning bugs on and on … Where are the Amazon warriors to protect her? Where is Woodstock Town Hall to protect her? Giant machine ripping cherry maple pines out of the ground sad … ghastly crunch, snap, thrown into a pile all for a view of the Ottauquechee River ... come down enjoy the view over the dying trees you can’t miss it you will feel tears … of once historical old River Road. James “Ivan” DeRosia, Woodstock

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CAPITOL QUOTES “It is troubling to countless tens of millions of Americans, from Baby Boomers to Millennials, that so much of this administration’s policy and budget choices – from the EPA, to NIH, to NOAA, to climate change – are steeped in anti-science know-nothingism.” Said U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy June 27 in response to President Trump’s funding request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The proposed budget for FY 2018 would slash the EPA’s operating budget by 30 percent, dealing deep cuts to science programs and cleanup efforts.

“I never made a commitment to push the House and what they were going to do. I said it was up to them.” Said Governor Phil Scott in Seven Days on June 21 after Vermont lawmakers came close, but once again failed, to pass legislation that would legalize small amounts of marijuana. Scott had previously vetoed a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana.

“Throwing 22 million Americans off of health insurance, raising premiums for older Americans, defunding Planned Parenthood and giving $231 billion in tax breaks to the top 2 percent is a cynical and immoral proposal. The reality is that this so-called ‘health care’ bill is nothing more than a massive transfer of wealth from working families to the very rich. All of us, including Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid to survive, must work together to see that this bill is defeated. Our job today is to improve the Affordable Care Act, not destroy it.” Said U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in a statement after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the Senate Republican health care plan would raise the number of people without health insurance by 22 million.

“It’s worse to pass a bad bill than pass no bill.” Said U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, June 26 in the New York Times on the Senate Republican health care bill. Paul joins Republican senators Susan Collins of Maine and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin in opposition to even debating the bill. On Tuesday, June 27, a vote on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act was delayed.

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continued from page 6 transmission repaired so you can get there, and buying work boots and a hard hat so you can stay safe — and then telling your preschool, mechanic and local storekeeper you have no intention of paying them. Only, if our nation were to do this, the results would include plummeting investment, rocketing interest rates, and an economic downturn that could be catastrophic. We do have to find a long-term path to deficit reduction — through spending reductions, increased taxes, or a combination of the two. But using the debt ceiling as a means of reining in excessive spending has not worked since an aggregate ceiling was

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put in place almost 80 years ago. Indeed, I’d argue that the nation would be better off scrapping the debt ceiling altogether. I know of no other major country that has a debt ceiling requirement. It has become a political football. This yearly battle isn’t worth it. The issue isn’t the debt ceiling. It’s the debt itself — and deficit spending. Our political efforts should go toward finding long-term solutions that restrain spending and boost tax revenue. With all the built-in spending we have — Social Security, Medicare, defense spending and the like — the deficit problem is only going to get worse if we don’t address it now.

It’s worrisome that there appears to be no plan to address the debt ceiling in Congress, despite urgent pleas from the president’s economic advisers to do so by the end of July. It’s even more worrisome that congressional leaders don’t appear ready to address the core need: realistic, long-term deficit reduction. Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a professor of practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Alliance of school boards offers lobbying strength

continued from page 5 questions came up the membership wasn’t consulted,” Schoales said. Section 9 of Act 46 says school districts that can’t or choose not to merge can apply to be considered an alternative governance structure by the State Board of Education and secretary of Education when they set new school district boundaries for the state. In May about 100 people who are members of school boards and members of Act 46 study groups met in Westminster to explore how to apply under Section 9. A core group of people at the meeting felt they wanted their own advocacy group, according to Schoales. These were people from districts struggling to comply with Act 46, and they criticized the VSBA for a lack of support, according to Schoales. The Vermont Superintendents Association and the VSBA jointly administer the Act 46 Implementation Project that provides a list and biographies of people who can facilitate the processes for an Act 46 study committee. School boards are free to choose any consultant they wish under the law, but most select someone from this list. There are specific unification models written into the law, and the role of the consultant is to help the group wade through the merger process. Some members of Act 46 study committees have said the consultants are only interested in making them merge into unified union school districts and will not explore other options. There are three phases to Act 46: the accelerated phase that promoted only the preferred merger structure; the second phase that supported mergers such as side-by-sides and modified unified school district consolidations; and the third phase, which begins in July and is devoted to alternative structures, or Section 9 proposals. Fifty-two school districts have decided to apply under Section 9, according to Margaret MacLean, a former Vermont principal of the year and member of the State Board of Education. MacLean, who attended the Westminster meeting and is not part of the new alliance, said an additional 42 school districts are seriously considering alternative structures. Districts that don’t merge under Act 46 must show they can still deliver on the goals of equity, quality and cost-

effectiveness. Some of the board members were looking for help with Section 9 applications and felt frustrated the VSBA wasn’t there for them as much as it was for those seeking to merge, she said. “When you have a third of the state system looking to decide on alternative structures and over 50 already committed to making these applications and there is no help given in that area by the implementation project, then there is a problem, particularly when the VSBA is an organization that is supposed to represent and help school boards,” MacLean said. Nicole Mace, the director of the VSBA, said the organization will help districts find consultants. “We have not received many requests up until recently because we weren’t at that phase of implementation of the law,” Mace said. The Vermont School Boards Association has not lost members because of Act 46. The last time the organization saw a drop in membership was in the 1997 when it supported Act 60, which created a statewide property tax system. Over the past 20 years, those school boards have returned to the organization. That may be because the VSBA does more than lobby. It also provides school boards with development training and workshops and legal help. “Advocacy at the Statehouse is not the prime thing we do,” said Honigford. “We assist boards in policy development, superintendent searches, legal questions like how do we handle this situation.” The Alliance of Vermont School Board Members will focus only on advocacy, according to Schoales, who said he didn’t see a need to provide services. He thought school boards could be members of both groups at the same time. Schoales doesn’t envision a membership organization. He described the alliance as a lobbying group for individual school board members or entire boards. “Ultimately, if we are effective we will need to raise money to pay a lobbyist,” he said. In the meantime, the group is focused on setting up regional meetings, gathering contact information from interested parties and putting together a blog. Then it will develop a legislative agenda.

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Rotary Meeting

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

Tween/Teen Library Program

6 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library hosts tween/teen programs Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. for ages 11-17. This week, building challenges. Free. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, sherburnelibrary.org, 802422-9765.

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6 p.m. Come celebrate the publication of Nick Grandchamp’s memoir “Say it Faster.” You may know Nick from the Band Get a Grip - or from the Rutland Area Food Co-op. Held at the new location of The Bookmobile, 17 Center St., Rutland.

Bingo

6:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Wednesdays 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.

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WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

Seven to Sunset Concert

7 p.m. Seven to Sunset concert series, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Main Street Park, corner of Main Street (Route 7) and West Street, Rutland. This week, Aaron Audette. Free, bring a blanket/chair and picnic to enjoy the sunset shows in the gazebo.

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6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Story Time

10 a.m. Maclure Library offers two preschool story hours, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parents and care givers are encouraged to bring children from birth to 5 years old. This is a great chance for children to socialize and parents / care givers to make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas, and experiences and to learn from other parents. Small, intimate group. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

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. Info, 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.

RAVNAH Clinic

12:30 p.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/food care clinic: Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. $10 foot clinic. No appt. needed. Info, 802-770-1536.

Children’s Library Program

1 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library hosts Build a Better World children’s programs Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. for ages 5-13. This week, Tom Joyce presents Build a Better World with Magic. Free. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, sherburnelibrary.org, 802-422-9765.

THURSDAY 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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Smoking Cessation

9 a.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Regional Behavioral Health, 1 Commons St., Rutland, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot; 6:15 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Poultney Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. Town of Poultney farmers’ market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through the summer. Main St., Poultney.

Thursday Hikers

9 a.m. Climb the Long Trail spur to spectacular overlook at Deer Leap, Killington. Moderate. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland, to car pool. Bring lunch. No dogs. Contact Bob Perkins, 802-775-7038.

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2 p.m. 2017 Killington Mountain Bike Club Bike Bum series runs Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. on Lower Side Show Bob in the Bike Park at Killington Resort. Afterparties 5:30-7 p.m. Check Facebook for more details. 3 p.m. The Rutland Downtown Farmers Market is back outside for the summer! Depot Park, in front of Walmart, downtown Rutland. 3-6 p.m. Info and vendors, vtfarmersmarket.org.

Market on the Green

3 p.m. Woodstock Market on the Green, weekly market of fresh agricultural products from local farmers. Plus, live music, kids activities. 3-6 p.m. Info, 802-457-3555, woodstockvt.com

Lego Club

3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library offers Lego Club every Wednesday during the school year, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 6 and up welcome. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, 802-422-9765.

Rutland Wellness

5 p.m. Education and support for people who are struggling emotionally. Focus on tools and methods for improving our lives mentally and physically. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. 802-353-4365.

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Summer STEM Programs

11 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library hosts summer STEM programming for ages 3-8, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, sherburnelibrary. org, 802-422-9765.

Castleton Farmers’ Market

3:30 p.m. Castleton Farmers Market is up and running every Thursday through Oct. 5, 3:30-6 p.m. For more, call Lori Barker, 802-353-0498. On Main St., next to Citizen’s Bank, Castleton.

Farmers Market and Music

4:30 p.m. Weekly farmers market, dinner and music at Feast and Field, 1544 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard. BarnArts Thursday night music series. This week, Lulu Wiles. By donation.4:30-7:30 p.m. barnarts.org, 802-234-1645.

Level 2 Yoga

5:30 p.m. Level 2 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Brown Bag Concert

5:30 p.m. Pentangle Arts presents Brown Bag Concert series Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. on the Village Green. This week, Interplay Jazz & Arts students and faculty perform. Bring a chair and a picnic. Free! On the Green, Woodstock. pentanglearts.org.

Outdoor Yoga

6 p.m. Slate Valley Museum offers outdoor yoga — Gentle Yoga — on the lawn along the Mettawee River with Nicole Kroosz. $10 drop in classes; $8 advance. Thursdays through June 29. Great for beginners. 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. slatevalleymuseum.org.

VFFC Local Food Supper

6 p.m. Vermont Farmers Food Center holds local food supper, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday evenings in June and July. All are welcome. Just $5 per entree. 251 West St., Rutland.

Grass-Fed Dairy Production

6 p.m. Tour the protected Larson Farm in Wells with the Vermont Land Trust. Learn from farmers Cynthia and Rich Larson about their rotational grazing, no grain, organic dairy, and see their new creamery. Refreshments include fresh gelato from the farm. Sign up vlt.org/grass-fed-dairy-production or 802-262-1222 or cgauthier@vlt.org. Larson Farm, 661 South Street, Wells.

Bridge Club

6:30 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Info, 802-228-6276. 1 Deer St., Rutland. Please join.

Evening of Poetry

6:30 p.m. Phoenix Books Rutland hosts an Evening of Poetry, Roads Taken: Contemporary Vermont Poetry from Green Writers Press with Dede Cummings, Megan Buchanan, Tamra Higgins and Mary Jane Dickerson. 2 Center St., Rutland. Free, open to all. Info, phoenixbooks.biz; 802-855-8078.

F.H. Concert in the Park

7 p.m. Fair Haven Concerts in the Park summer series continues with Mellow Yellow. Free Thursday night music series in the Fair Haven Park, 3 North Park Place. Free ice cream night tonight! Plus, other food available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs any time after 4 p.m. 50/50 raffle, weekly door prize drawings for all ages.

Book Discussion - Ludlow

7 p.m. Friends of the Library in Ludlow discuss first novel of Jan Philipp Sender, “The Art of Hearing Heartbeats.” Fletcher Memorial Library, books available. Main Street, Ludlow.

Shrek the Musical

7 p.m. Chandler’s youth musical, presented by area students, is Shrek the Musical, a Tony-award winning fairy tale adventure with songs and laughter. Reserved seating $18 adults, $12 students. Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St., Randolph. 802-728-6464, chandler-arts.org.

FRIDAY

10 a.m. Promoting early literacy and socialization skills in a fun setting. Stories, songs, movement, craft. No registration. Ages 2+. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10-10:45 a.m. 773-1860. 10 a.m. Maclure Library offers two preschool story hours, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parents and care givers are encouraged to bring children from birth to 5 years old. This is a great chance for children to socialize and parents / care givers to make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas, and experiences and to learn from other parents. Today, Rutland Parent Child Center hosts. Snacks, crafts, stories, open playtime, dance, songs. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Story Time

10 a.m. Story time at the West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bring your young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. Info, 802-4382964.

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. For info, 802-422-3368.

Bone Builders

10 a.m. Bone builders meets Thursdays at Mendon Methodist Church basement. Info, 802-773-2694.

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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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Level 1 Yoga

8:30 a.m. Level 1 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 9 a.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot; 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Foodways Fridays

10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum holds Foodways Fridays. Discover how they use seasonal veggies and herbs from heirloom garden in historic recipes. Takehome recipes each week. Info, billingsfarm.org, 802-457-2355. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock.

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10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Join for stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! Info, 802-4229765.

Rochester Farmers’ Market

3 p.m. Rochester farmers’ market on the Park, Fridays through Oct. 6, 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine! Farm products, prepared foods, crafts, baked goods, arts, music, and fun. Music this week: 2 Good Eggs, 1 Bad Apple Vendors or info, call 802-353-4620. Main St. (Route 100), Rochester. 3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering after school Fridays, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 422-9765.

Opening Reception

4 p.m. Scavenger Gallery of WRJ and VINS collaborate on jewelry made of bird bone specimens, on display and for sale in the VINS gift shop. Artist is Stacy Hopkins. 6565 Woodstock Rd., Quechee.

SUP and SIP

4:30 p.m. Stand Up Paddleboarding and “sipping,” A fun, social paddle Friday evenings. Free with your own equipment. Meet at Woodward Reservoir boat launch at 4:30 p.m. Rentals and delivery available. RSVP to Karen at 802-770-4101.

Warren Kimble: Public Reception

5 p.m. Warren Kimble - Folk Art 2017 exhibit on view at Brandon Artist Guild June 30-Aug. 29. Opening reception for public tonight, 5-7 p.m. 7 Center St., Brandon. Info, 802-247-4956.

Brandon Celebration

5 p.m. Brandon Independence Day Celebration early celebration. Note: This year all events are being held in Park Village, just north of town, left on Arnold District Road, then left into Park Village. Tonight: silent auction and food at 5 p.m. Great Brandon Street Dance 6-10 p.m. with DJ Jam Man Entertainment. brandon.org, 802-345-0056.

Open Gym

6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. First time is free! Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends! $10/ hour for members; $14/ hour for non-members. Info, 802-773-1404.

J. Gore Summer Music

6 p.m. Jackson Gore Summer Music Series, Friday nights in Jackson Gore Courtyard at Okemo in Ludlow. Free. 6-9 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Info, okemo.com. This week, 2ADAM12.

Hot Licks at Six

6 p.m. Interplay Jazz & Art presents Hot Licks at Six: Sounds and Tastes of the Big Easy, 6-11 p.m. at Suicide Six Ski Lodge, So. Pomfret. 6 p.m. dinner and vance show. 9:30 p.m. dessert and show. RSVP for required adtickets: interplayjazzandarts.org; 802-3565060.

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10 a.m. Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All ages welcome. First time is free! Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends! $10/ hour for members; $14/ hour for non-members. Info, 802-773-1404.

Drawing Community Together

10 a.m. Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill holds workshop Drawing Community Together 2017, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on July 1, 8, 15. Join Dick Weis with sketchpad, drawing board, pencil, pen, and ink. For ages 12+. Info and registration , 802-353-0940 or otherweis@shoreham.net. 145 E. Main St., Poultney.

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CLIF Enduro East

Vittoria Eastern States Cup brings Enduro East series qualifier twoday race to the region. Day 1 held on Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield. Day two held at Killington Resort. Info at enduroeast.com or killington.com.

Bikram Yoga **

7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 1 hr. Bikram hot; 9 a.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-7476300.

Vermont Gran Fondo

8 a.m. Start/finish: Woodchuck Hard Cider, 1321 Exchange Street, Middlebury. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. A non-competitive ride through Vermont’s Green Mountains. This ride will test your fitness with its challenging climbs across four of gaps with total climbing in excess of 11,000 feet. There are amazing views at the top each gap—savor them for a moment before you speed downhill. Three ride options: Gran Fondo: 108 miles, 11,000 feet of climbing; Medio Difficile: 78 miles, 6,300 feet of climbing; Medio Facile: 67 miles, 7,000 feet of climbing ; Piccolo Fondo: 39 miles, 2,900 feet of climbing. Website vermontgranfondo.com; Register: bikereg.com/vermont-gran-fondo

Mixed Level Yoga

8:30 a.m. Mixed level yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Farmers Market

9 a.m. The Rutland Downtown Farmers Market is back outside for the summer! Depot Park, in front of Walmart, downtown Rutland. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info and vendors, vtfarmersmarket.org.

Rutland Town Celebration Rutland Town’s first Rutland Town Celebration Day at Northwood Park! 5K run 9-11 a.m., firetruck tours and tips 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pool open 11 a.m. for all day swim. BBQ begins at noon, free wagon rides during bbq. Music begins 1 p.m. Festivities go through day, swim til 9 p.m., movie ends the day at 9 p.m. Free, open to the public. rutlandtown.com. Off Post Road, Rutland Town. 9 a.m. Cavendish Historical Society plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Museum, 1951 Main St., Cavendish. Hostas, patio plants, American Chestnut trees, and more! cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot. com.

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7 p.m. Danby Mt. Tabor Fire Department Auxiliary holds bingo at the fire dept., Main St., Danby. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Games start 7 p.m. $20/ booklet. $10 additional books. Cash prizes.

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9:30 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Bucklin-Plus Scramble, Killington. Hike the loop on Bucklin Trail along Brewer’s Brook, includes old woods roads, some bushwhacking, some steep climbing, and challenging stream crossings. Difficult, 6 miles +/-, 1,200 feet elevation gain. Meet at Rutland’s Main Street Park at 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Call for info, 802-775-3855.

Arts and Craft Festival

10 a.m. Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen 34th annual Arts & Craft Festival at Fletcher Farm School, Rt 103 South, Ludlow. Instructor demos, juried arts and crafts, kids activities, chainsaw carving, food concessions, raffles/ silent auction, live music, and more. 10 a.m-4 p.m. Free admission; donations appreciated. fletcherfarm.org.

Brandon Independence Day

10 a.m. Brandon Independence Day Celebration celebration. Note: This year all events are being held in Park Village, just north of town, left on Arnold District Road, then left into Park Village. Silent auction at North Campus Gym, family games in the Center Green, karaoke, magic show, 50/50 raffles. Signature event parade begins at 1 p.m. with floats, bands, fire engines, antique vehicles, and more. Following, Keating Five Concert, barbecue, DJ Jam Man, and fireworks at dusk. brandon.org, 802-345-0056.

Tent Sale

10 a.m. ShackletonThomas tent sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Mill, 102 Mill Rd., Bridgewater. Help clear out the inventory, up to 75% off.

Flyboarding Begins!

10 a.m. Killington Resort’s latest summer adventure, Flyboarding begins today, offered every half hour Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get the details at killington.com.

Book Sale

10 a.m. Mt. Holly Town Library book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Great books, great prices, for a great cause. 26 Maple Hill Rd., Belmont. Huge inventory, always new books.

Great American Party

11 a.m. Okemo’s Great American Party, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Jackson Gore Courtyard. An all-American backyard barbecue with live music, a slip and slide, lawn games, the Great American Beer Challenge, water balloon dodgeball, a hot-dog-eating contest, frosty-cold beverages and fresh-from-the-grill burgers, hot dogs, plus Adventure Zone open. Free admission, charges for food/games. Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow. okemo.com.

Bridge Club

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

Ludlow Fourth Celebrations

1 p.m. Ludlow celebrates Independence Day all weekend. Hunt for Elvis scavenger hunt hosted by local merchants. Grab a form at Book Nook, find them all and turn in to be entered for prizes. Classic cars along Main Street. Pie eating contest 1 p.m. at Big Eyes Bakery. Historical walk up to Black River Academy from Main St., face painting throughout the day, local story telling and The Rumpus at 7 p.m. at Book Nook. Elvis Impersonator at Amerian Legion at 7 p.m. yourplaceinvermont.com.

LulaRoe Benefit

2 p.m. LulaRoe Fundraiser to benefit Shakespeare on Main Street, 2-6 p.m. at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Info, info@shakespeareonmainstreet. org. Sizes from 2 toddler to 3XL.

Revolutionary War Talk

2 p.m. Historian Paul Staiti, author of the new book “Of Arms and Artists,” talks about prominent artists of the American Revolution at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Program $5 adults, free for children under age 15. Info, 802-948-2000. 497 Mount Independence Road, Orwell.

Roast Pork Supper

4:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Supper Club invites all to dinner at Pawlet Community Church. Roast Pork baked with famous topping, all the sides, desserts, and beverages. Adults $12. Age 6-12 $6. Age 5 and under free. Take outs on the day of at 802-325-3022. 38 Vt. Route 133, West Pawlet.

10 • The Mountain Times • June 28-July 4, 2017 Open Swim

5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Hula Hoop Hoopla

6 p.m. Hoola Hoop Hoopla in Community Green Space, 113 Library Ave., Rutland. All ages welcome to learn about Flow Arts, make a hoop, learn how to do spins, tricks and games, and then take it home! 6-8 p.m. Free, open to the public. Healthy snacks. Thank you NeighborWorks of Western Vermont and Rutland City’s Promise Community grant! All ages encouraged to participate.

Devil’s Bowl Race

7 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Asphalt Track Racing: Huge fireworks! Sportsman Mod Twin 30s, Enduro, Bandits, bike giveaways. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

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Killington Music Festival

7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Music in the Mountains concert series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. This week, “2 Hands, 88 Keys.” Simon Ghraichy opens the season with impressive piano skills. $25 tickets. kmfest. org, 802-422-1330.

Pond Hill Rodeo

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

Level 1 & 2 Yoga

Bone Builders

Killington Bone Builders

Old Vermont Fourth

8:30 a.m. Level 1 & 2 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500. 10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. For info, 802-422-3368.

Open Swim

11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for more times & info, 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.

Smoking Cessation

4:30 p.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at RRMC Foley Cancer Center Conference Rm. on Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Moms

5 p.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program for pregnant mothers, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Women’s Healthcare, 147 Allen St., Rutland. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

10 a.m. Bone builders meets Tuesdays at Mendon Methodist Church basement. Info, 802-773-2694. 10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum celebrates An Old Vermont 4th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring ice cream making, wagon rides, sack races, flag making, spelling bees, reading of the Declaration of Independence, and more. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.

Calvin Coolidge Birthday

10 a.m. Recognized at a Vermont Chamber of Commerce “Top 10 Summer Event”, July 4th President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration at Coolidge Site, 10a.m.-5 p.m. The only U.S. President born on Independence Day! Wagon rides, music by old time strong band, cheese making, Calvin Coolidge impersonator, exhibits, kids games, wreath laying in the cemetery, birthday cake, National Debate Tournament, and more. Details at historic sites.vermont.gov or 802-672-3389. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site,

Preschool Story Time

10:30 a.m. Norman Williams Public Library holds 45-minute story time for kids ages 3-6 featuring three, thematically related books along with craft or activity reinforcing theme. 802-457-2295. 10 the Green, Woodstock.

KILLINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL AT RAMSHEAD LODGE SATURDAY, JULY 1, 7 P.M.

Gentle Yoga

SUNDAY JULY 2

Vittoria Eastern States Cup brings Enduro East series qualifier two-day race to the region. Day 1 held on Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield. Day two held at Killington Resort. Info at enduroeast.com or killington.com.

Citizenship Classes

Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call 802-797-4045 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. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland

AJGA Championship

The American Junior Golf Association Championship returns to Green Mountain National Golf Course on Barrows Towne Road, Killington, as the top junior golfers from around the world compete in the 54-hole stroke play event. Full schedule at gmngc.com, ajga.org.

TUESDAY

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

10 a.m. Vinyasa flow yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! With Whitney Berra. Meditative and heat building flow of movement with breath, to cultivate strength, space, and grounding. $10 for non-Mountain Top guests; 6 classes $50. Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.

Book Sale

10 a.m. Mt. Holly Town Library book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Great books, great prices, for a great cause. 26 Maple Hill Rd., Belmont. Huge inventory, always new books.

Bingo

11 a.m. Maple Valley Grange holds bingo. Doors open 11 a.m., games start 1 p.m. Food available. Dugway Road, Wallingford. Info, 802-353-4651.

Shrek the Musical

2 p.m. Chandler’s youth musical, presented by area students, is Shrek the Musical, a Tony-award winning fairy tale adventure with songs and laughter. Reserved seating $18 adults, $12 students. Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St., Randolph. 802-728-6464, chandler-arts.org.

Summer Smash

2 p.m. Summer Smash 2017 at Vermont State Fairgrounds. Gates and concessions open 2 p.m., Demolition Derby begins 6:30 p.m. Includes Redneck Warrior, bounce rides, Monster Truck rides, flea market, and food. Free admission on grounds; $10 grandstand admission for derby. vermontstatefair.net, 802-775-5200. 175 S. Main St., Rutland.

Ludlow Fourth Celebrations

5 p.m. Ludlow celebrates Independence Day with Main Street closed off starting at 5 p.m. Chris Kleeman Band 7-9 p.m. Rotary gives away dessert, Humane Society selling glow necklaces. Fireworks culminate the weekend. yourplaceinvermont.com.

Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing

6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Huge fireworks, Sprint Cars of New England, Enduro, bike giveaways. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt. com.

Rutland Fireworks Extravaganza

9:45 p.m. Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presents Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Vermont State Fairgrounds. Free parking. Voted “Best Fireworks in the Region!” rutlandvermont.com, 802-773-2747. 175 S. Main St., Rutland.

MONDAY Bikram Yoga **

JULY 4

6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. 1 hour Bikram hot yoga; 9 a.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot yoga; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot yoga. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

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John Langhans Race

7:30 a.m. 41st annual John Langhans Green Mile Road Race, 7.1-mile challenging run or walk through Woodstock. Registration begins 7:30 a.m. on the Village Green. Runners/walkers start 8:30 a.m. Kids Fun Run (free, ages 10 and under) begins 10:30 a.m. Preregister at active.com or on race day. Free t-shirt & snacks.

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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Martin Devlin 5K & Poultney 4th

8 a.m. Martin Devlin Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit RAVNAH begins 8 a.m. from Green Mountain College, One Brennan Circle, Poultney. 4th of July celebration. Parade starts 10 a.m. on East Poultney Green, down Main Street. Fireworks launch after sunset. Info, 802-287-2010.

Yin Yoga

8:30 a.m. Yin Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Woodstock 4th Celebration

8:30 a.m. Day begins with John Langhan’s Green Mile Road Race at Village Green 8:30 a.m. Billing Farm open for An Old Vermont 4th at 10 a.m. Continues at Woodstock Union High School at 6 p.m. with kids activities, barbecue tent and cookout plus ice cream, BorderStone Band plays 6-9:15 p.m. Flag ceremony 7 p.m. Fireworks display at dark. Details at townofwoodstock.org.

Rochester Fourth Events

8:30 a.m. Town of Rochester July 4 events begin with Pierce Hall Community Center’s July 4 5K walk/run and kids 1-mile run (ages 5-15), behind the school, Route 100, Rochester. Registration ($15) starts 8:30 a.m.; races begin 9 a.m. T-shirts for sale, prizes for winners. 802-767-3708. Parade follows at 11 a.m., ending at Village Park for barbecue, reading of Declaration of Independence and kids games.

Killington July Fourth

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. killingtonpico.org, 802-422-3241.

Art Workshop

10 a.m. Annie’s Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - collaborative artist group welcomes all levels, interests, mediums. Free. In memory of Ann Wallen. Info, 2991777.

Family Playgroup

10 a.m. Rutland Co. Parent Child Center holds playgroup, at Mount Holly Town Library, Belmont. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Informal gatherings for families who share a common thread of wanting a supportive experience for their child. For info, rcpcc.org.

Smoking Cessation

11 a.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

Bikram Yoga **

12 p.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hr. hot Bikram yoga; 12 p.m. hot yin; 6:15 p.m. 1 hour hot Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

TOPS Meeting

5 p.m. TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Tuesday at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 85 West Street, Rutland. Weigh-in 5-5:25 p.m. Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. For additional information call Robin at 802-483-2967.

League Nights

5 p.m. Killington Golf Course holds themed League Nights every Tuesday. 9-hole scramble, teams or individuals. $20 members, $25 non members includes cart, dinner, prizes. Sign up at 802-422-6700 by 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Clubhouse dinner, awards, and announcements follow. East Mountain Road, Killington.

Level 1 Yoga

5:30 p.m. Level 1 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

5:45 p.m. Vinyasa flow yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! With Whitney Berra. Meditative and heat building flow of movement with breath, to cultivate strength, space, and grounding. $10 for non-Mountain Top guests; 6 classes $50. Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.

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!

Chess Club

7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds a chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill not only to the youth but adults as well. The club will teach anyone who is willing to learn. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.

Castleton Concert

7 p.m. Castleton University presents 22nd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion. Free concerts, open to the public, Tuesdays through the summer. This week, enjoy the holiday ... no concert today. Rain or shine. Info, castleton.edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Dr., Castleton. Bring a nonperishable for food donation.

Foundry Fireworks

8 p.m. Fireworks at The Foundry at Summit Pond, left off Killington Road, Killington. At dusk! 802-422-5335.

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WEDNESDAY

BRANDON

KILLINGTON

JUNE 28 POULTNEY

5 p.m. Park Village

7 p.m. Ramshead Lodge

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

KILLINGTON 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

Jazz Night

RUTLAND

Independence Day Celebration w/ DJ Jam Man Entertainment

Morrighan’s Flight

7 p.m. Main Street Park

8 p.m. The Foundry

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

LUDLOW

Aaron Audet Band

What Dude Open Mic

THURSDAY JUNE 29

BARNARD

5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Market

Lynch Bros feat. Duane Carleton

8 p.m. Clear River Tavern Two Bit Cowboys

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Northern Homespun

Chris Pallutto

9:30 p.m. The Venue Aaron Audet

6 p.m. Liquid Art

6 p.m./9:30 p.m. Suicide Six

DJ Dance Party

Hot Licks at Six: Sounds & Tastes of the Big Easy

6 p.m. Red Clover Inn

7:30 p.m. Artistree

PITTSFIELD

STOCKBRIDGE

Open Mic Jam

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern The Kowalskis

RUTLAND 9 p.m. Center Street Alley Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Mega

WOODSTOCK 5:30 p.m. Village Green Interplay Jazz & Art in the Park

FRIDAY

JUNE 30 BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Gary Grimo

Open Mic

11 a.m. Wild Fern

SOUTH POMFRET

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern

9:30 p.m. The Venue

8 p.m. Clear River Tavern

KILLINGTON

Jazz Trio

Rutland City Band

PITTSFIELD

7 p.m. Town Park

MENDON

7 p.m. Main Street Park

STOCKBRIDGE

10:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern

Open Mic

LUDLOW

Summer Smash 2017

PITTSFIELD

7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose

Mellow Yellow

Aaron Audet Band

2 p.m. Vermont State Fairgrounds

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8 p.m. The Foundry

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RUTLAND

Aaron Audet

Morrighan’s Flight

Band Concert

11 a.m. Jackson Gore Courtyard

Lula Wiles

6 p.m. Lake House Grille

Music in the Mountains: 2 Hands, 88 Keys

6:30 p.m. Town Green

Sonny Saul & Guests

7 p.m. Wild Fern Scott Forrest

WOODSTOCK 10 p.m. Bentley’s

Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Jesse Scott

SATURDAY

JULY 1 BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern

Great American Party

DJ Dave’s All Request Dance Party

POULTNEY 5:30 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store New Whiskey River Band

RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Ryan Fuller

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Karaoke w/ Tenacious T

9:30 p.m. The Hide-A-Way Tavern 9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter

WOODSTOCK 9 p.m. Bentley’s The Gully Boys

SUNDAY

JULY 2 KILLINGTON

10 a.m. Killington Resort Clif Enduro East

5 p.m. The Foundry Jazz Night w/ Oak Totem

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

Local’s Night w/ Duane Carleton

9 p.m. The Foundry

BRANDON

PITTSFIELD

Brandon Independence Day Celebration:10 a.m. Karaoke; 1 p.m. Independence Day Parade; 2 p.m. Keating Five Concert; 6 p.m. DJ Jam Man; 9 p.m. Fireworks

6 p.m. Lake House Grille Andy Lugo

Fireworks

3 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Taylor’s BBQ w/ music from Fiddlewitch, Vinal, Supply & Demand and Friends & Fireworks

POULTNEY 12 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store Cold Creek Trio

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Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

MONDAY

JULY 3 RUTLAND

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Jenny Porter

WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s

Open Mic w/ Brian Warren

Open Mic with Tom Irish

Carlo Romeo

10 a.m. Park Village

Fireworks Extravaganza

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BOMOSEEN

6 p.m. Lake House Grille Ryan Fuller

KILLINGTON 9 a.m. Johnson Rec Center

July 4th Celebration w/ Parade, Fireman’s BBQ, Games, Music and Fireworks

ROCHESTER 11 a.m. Main Street Town Parade

RUTLAND 7 p.m. The Venue

Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Open Mic

OPEN: MON – THU: 2PM – 9PM FRI & SAT: 12PM – 10PM • SUN: 12PM – 9PM

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• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun the MOVIE diary

SUDOKU

Oh, those summer nights

By Dom Cioffi

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

This week’s solution is on page19

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. A minute amount (Scott) 5. Supernatural 11. Shortening 14. More firm 15. Other side 18. Philippine island 19. More unnatural 21. Microsoft Surface Book 23. Ice T’s wife 24. Domesticates 28. Only one time 29. In absentia 30. Crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion 32. Distress signal 33. Engine additive 35. 1990s female R&B trio 36. Very fast airplane 39. A reward (archaic) 41. Anno Domini 42. Golf supplies 44. Indian term of respect 46. French river 47. Turn down the lights 49. Blood-sucking African fly 52. Provides info 56. Procrastinates 58. Tower with balconies 60. Where researchers work 62. Religious office 63. Must-have for office workers

CLUES DOWN 1. In possession of 2. Aborigines 3. Early Syrian kingdom 4. Clip 5. Misleads 6. Cosmetic Ingredient Review 7. Calcium 8. United Talent Agency 9. Hair problem 10. Took down 12. Round Dutch cheese 13. Bicycle manufacturer 16. Suffix plural 17. Painting technique 20. Small Eurasian deer (pl.) 22. Mr. T’s character “__ Baracus” 25. Progressive nerve disease 26. Shock therapy 27. Able to be sold 29. Suffix 31. Binary coded decimal 34. Goes well with a carrot 36. A way to measure performance 37. Doctor __, children’s book author 38. Jewish calendar month 40. Designated hitter 43. Polish village 45. Part of the mind 48. Hand (Spanish) 50. Hit with the open hand 51. Italian island 53. Shakespeare was one 54. Lake __, one of the Great 55. Oswald and Marvin were two 57. Soak up using something absorbent 58. Kids’ dish __ and cheese 59. Expression of disappointment 61. The ancient Egyptian sun god Solutions on page, 19

It’s one of those memories that will be forever burned into my psyche. It was a summer night right after my high school graduation and I was ready to make a major bad decision (although it didn’t feel that way at the time). I had met a girl a few weeks prior while visiting a friend in the hospital. My buddy had gotten into a bad car accident and was laid up with a lot of pain. When I got to his room, I was greeted by several other visitors. One of them, an adorable girl with blonde hair and big, alluring eyes, stared at me just long enough to attract my attention. Within days, we had connected and were busy trying to find reasons to run into each other. Finally, after several phone calls and a few casual interactions among friends, we planned to officially meet up. Time has robbed me of the details, so I’m not sure if it was a real date or just the continuation of a night on the town, but eventually she and I headed out into the night together. At the time, I had access to my father’s hulking Pontiac Catalina convertible — the perfect vehicle in which to woo a young lady. So, with the warm Vermont summer air careening around us, we drove throughout the countryside laughing and getting to know each other. Eventually we ended up at an empty recreation park where I tucked the Catalina into a dark corner where no one would bother us. Again, I can’t remember how intimate we got on that first night, MEGAN LEAVEY but I know it went well enough that I didn’t want the evening to end. We sat there and passed the hours away, neither on). For the most part, one of us coming up with a good enough reason to I adhered to this rule, but on the aforementioned leave. We talked about shared interests and dreams, evening, I threw caution to the wind. both realizing eventually that there was a nice conI was brutally conscious of the time as it ticked nection burgeoning. closer and closer to 12:30 a.m., knowing that it would I was 17 at the time and feeling the pull of life. take me at least half an hour to drop her off and get I had always been an obedient child, but my parback to my house. The more time that passed, the ent’s rules were starting to feel restrictive. More and more anxious I became. more, my mother and I were starting to butt heads. Finally, we agreed that we should call it a night. I She wanted me to conform to her standards while I dropped her off and headed home. Unfortunately, it was past 4 a.m. My only hope was that my parents wanted to find my own way. were asleep and oblivious Part of the problem was I WAS READY TO MAKE A MAJOR to my extended night out. my older brother, who had BAD DECISION (ALTHOUGH IT That was not the case. caused immense stress I quietly pulled into the in our household several DIDN’T FEEL THAT WAY AT yard and gingerly stepped years prior with his interest THE TIME). in the front door only to be in all things mischievous. greeted by the flailing slap of my mother’s hand. Any My parents experienced enough heartache with his tiredness I was experiencing quickly evaporated. behavior to not want to see it happen again. ThereMy mother had never hit me before so I was in fore, I faced seemingly unfair restrictions to my life. immediate shock. She followed the blow with a barIt was always understood that I should be home at a reasonable hour. To my parents, that meant rage of tears and an incessant stream of reasons why midnight (maybe 1 a.m. if something big was going I was uncaring, ungrateful, and undeserving of the liberties I had been given. I slept the rest of the night in the back of the convertible and apologized later the next morning (if only to keep the peace). In truth, I didn’t understand why she was so upset — until I had my own child and felt the stress of not knowing where he was. As an adult, I now realize how disquieting that scenario would be for my parents. (Thankfully, we have cell phones today so the worrying can be somewhat alleviated.) This week’s film, “Megan Leavey,” features a young woman who makes some major life decisions that cause immense stress to her own parents. Based on a true story, this film follows the military exploits of an enlisted Marine and her trained bomb-sniffing dog. The two did two tours during the Iraqi war and completed over 100 missions. Check this one out if you enjoy stories about nobodies looking to become somebodies. This one has heart, passion and a sense of worth — attributes that any parent would like to see instilled in their children. An apprehensive “B” for “Megan Leavey.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

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Dollar General stores planned for western Rutland County CASTLETON—While Poultney waits to learn whether a Dollar General store will move in, one is under construction in Castleton. The steel will be placed in July and the store will have a soft opening in early September with an official opening celebration Sept. 24, according to Dan MacDonald, the company’s director of corporate communication. The Castleton store will offer customers 7,300 square feet of merchandise in a 9,100 square foot building, employing six to ten individuals, some full time and others part time. Dollar General stores are meant to be convenience stores, close enough to each other that no customer has more than a 10-minute drive to reach one, MacDonald said. They are meant to be small neighborhood, “fill-in” stores, with customers entering, finding what they need, paying, and exiting in about 10 minutes. Other nearby Dollar General stores are already open in Fair Haven and in Whitehall and Granville, N.Y.

Disabled student’s mom blames Green Mountain College POULTNEY—Christian Pezfrom the consequences of that was then taken to the University zino is permanently injured and use because of inadequate staffof Vermont Medical Center in disabled as the result of an injury ing, resulted in the 23-year-old’s Burlington, where he was rehe received while a student at imbibing wine laced with LSD ported to be in critical condition. Green Mountain ColMost of the injuries were ... RESULTED IN THE 23-YEAR-OLD’S lege, an injury the school to his head. The lawsuit, should have prevented, filed this April, claims he is IMBIBING WINE LACED WITH LSD his mother, Sylvia Pezzino, permanently dependent … AND THEN JUMPING THROUGH A contends. She has filed on others for care and a federal lawsuit against supervision. CLOSED FOURTH-FLOOR WINDOW the school for more than The college’s 15-page IN AMES HALL. $75,000, as reported in response states that it the Rutland Herald. The colduring the college’s annual spring neither supplied the wine and lege has moved for the suit to be concert in 2014 and then jumpillegal substances nor compelled dismissed. ing through a closed fourth-floor Christian Pezzino to take them. The failure of campus security window in Ames Hall, according The existence of a policy against to prevent illegal substance use to Pezzino’s four-page brief. them does not create a duty to on campus — a violation of colTaken first to Rutland Regional keep them out of students’ hands, lege rules — or to protect her son Medical Center, the young man the college claims.

Chester teen charged in sex assault By Stephen Seitz

LUDLOW—A Green Mountain Union High School senior is under house arrest following his arraignment in Windsor County criminal court on June 20. According to court documents, Chester resident Ryan Stocker is accused of having sexually assaulting two of his fellow students in October of last year and this past May. The earlier incident took place in Ludlow, according to an affidavit filed by Det. Sgt. Richard King of the Ludlow Police Department. The alleged victim told King that she and some others, including Stocker, were drinking beer at a friend’s apartment when she became dizzy and vomited “all over herself and the couch.” The alleged victim told King she remembered being laid out on a mattress while she was wearing a tank top and jeans, and that the lights were on. She said that when she woke, Stocker was cuddling up next to her and trying to kiss her. She told him to stop and asked what was going on. “We had sex,” she quoted Stocker as saying. King wrote, “Since the incident she has suffered from nightmares. These dreams scared her because they are violent.” The second incident is alleged to have taken place in Chester. This alleged victim said she arrived at a party in Cavendish at about 10:30 p.m. and later the Police, page 16

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Interim fire chief, search committee chosen

Awards and honors

Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore recently gave the organization’s 2017 Canute Dalmasse Award to Wallingford resident Kim Royar, a Vermont Fish and Wildlife biologist. The annual award is for ANR employees demonstrating exceptional dedication to natural resources, public health protection, Vermont’s people, and coworkers. Royar played a key role in reintroducing the American marten to Vermont. Her current position is that of furbearer project leader and district wildlife biologist. The West Rutland Girls’ Softball team won the Class 4 State Championship, coached by State Representative Tom Burditt. Registered mortgage broker Nicole Kondziela of Rutland was one of 30 employees named to the Brookshire Bank Honor Roll for volunteer work in their communities. To be eligible, each had to complete a minimum of 150 volunteer hours in the last calendar year.

Rutland City Deputy Fire Chief William Lovett will formally take on the role of interim chief, once he is confirmed by the aldermen July 3. Mayor David Allaire recommended Lovett for the position when the aldermen met June 19. If confirmed, Lovett’s appointment would begin July 1 and continue until a permanent chief is hired and takes office, according to the Rutland Herald. Lovett has already been acting as chief since Mi-

School merger still stymied There are still local schools for whom merger status has not yet been settled. The Mill River Union Unified School District is ready to accept students from both Mount Holly and Ludlow, but a major obstacle lies in the path. First Union 39, which centered on Black River High School in Ludlow, must dissolve. A May 30 public vote to do so was rejected by Ludlow and some Mount Holly voters. Many in Ludlow object to the closing of Black River High School, which is on the Act 46 chopping block. The majority of Mount Holly parents are happy to join Mill River, but in order to do so, Mount Holly must legally separate from Union 39 and the Mount Holly board has hired attorney Pietro Lynn to discern a way to accomplish that.

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The century-old Bank of Bennington has opened its new, full-service branch at 143 Woodstock Ave., formerly Berkshire Bank. The Bank of Bennington drew up its Articles of Association Mar. 26, 1917, and elected officers May 14 that year under the name of Bennington Cooperative Savings and Loan Association. In 1999, it adopted its current name. Events celebrating the bank’s centennial birthday will continue throughout the year. There are hints of new businesses coming into downtown, but no formal announcements, hinted Steve Costello of Green Mountain Power in a June 15 commentary published in the Rutland Herald. Among the tantalizing prospects are a new juice bar and a new sandwich outlet. Costello hinted too at an additional new eatery and improvements to several downtown businesses. Rutland Free Library director Abby Noland is resigning to take a position at Gleason Public Library in Carlyle, Mass., a move prompted by health concerns and a desire to be near Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital. Her resignation becomes effective July 7. The Library board of directors has named Assistant Director Randal Smathers as interim director. The former Rutland Herald managing editor earned a master’s degree in library and information science in 2015. PEGTV recently promoted Amber Dumas Patch to marketing and communications coordinator and Alex Brownell to field producer for news program Access. Both are former Castleton University interns who became permanent employees as a result of using their talents, Tom Leypoldt told the Rutland Herald.

chael Jones left the department under a separation agreement with the city. The seven-person search committee — Sharon Davis in her role as Alderman Board president; William Notte, Public Safety Committee chair; two Rutland City Fire department members to be selected by the mayor and the board president; two members of the public; and Allaire himself, in his capacity as mayor — will attempt to identify a candidate in 90 to 120 days. The memo given to the board instructs the search committee to look for the best candidate both inside and outside the department, language that includes but does not preselect Lovett.

Sullivan fights on Christopher Sullivan fights on from jail to gain a measure of exoneration for his conviction following a fatal hit-andrun charge while driving under the influence in Rutland in 2013. Although the sentiment of the community has been against him, Sullivan, a disbarred former city attorney for Rutland, demanded a continuance that would allow expert testimony on the factors that led to his fleeing the scene — a request that Judge Theresa DiMauro denied. The Vt. Supreme Court decided that DiMauro abused her discretionary function by not granting his request. It upheld his conviction but rejected the sentence, ruling he needed more time to have his mitigation expert testify. Although the Court did allow defense attorney Joshua O’Hara to file a brief asking for a lighter sentence for his client in light of his beginning rehabilitation, it is unlikely DiMauro will change her position. The defense attorney also doubts that DiMauro will take Sullivan’s claim of grief and contrition under consideration, O’Hara told VTDigger, June 16. Sullivan had also requested a public defender, claiming that private legal fees had rendered him broke, although his wife has now stepped forward and posted $50,000 (10 percent) of his $500,000 bail. A new hearing was scheduled for June 29.

Explore Vermont’s libraries throughout the summer months VERMONT—From June 1 to Sept. 1, 118 Vermont public and academic libraries will be handing out passports in the third annual Passport to Vermont Libraries program, encouraging Vermonters and visitors alike to visit some of Vermont’s unique, beautiful and creative libraries. Did you know? The Isle La Motte Library, a lovely stone building, boasts their first librarian was a volunteer named Cynthia Ritchie, described as “an intelligent 12 year old girl.” The Belcher Library in Stockbridge has a (probably) playable pump organ. Two libraries in Vermont are made of

marble: West Rutland is one. Can you find the other? Local libraries will stamp each passport and some offer small prizes. Four patrons statewide (adult, young adult, child and one wild card) will receive Vermont Library Ambassador awards for visiting the most libraries. This is also the second year of the award for the librarian who visits the most Vermont libraries. Patrons are encouraged to post pictures and stories on the VLA’s Facebook page, facebook.com/vermontpassport. For more information, visit vermontlibraries.org/passport.

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College of St. Joseph hosts summer athletic camps RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph (CSJ) is offering summer sports camps for young athletes throughout July. These six-day residential camps are open to athletes in grades 7-12. Camps are led by CSJ’s varsity coaches, their staff and student-athletes, and will include an academic component. The college will offer an eSports camp July 9-14; cheerleading and dance camp July 16-21; boy’s soccer camp July 16-21; girl’s soccer camp July 16-21 and July 23-28; girl’s basketball camp July 9-14 and July 30-Aug. 4; and a boy’s basketball camp July 30Aug. 4. Campers will spend the mornings in a classroom setting, being instructed by college professors in a

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topic of their choice, including history, athletic training, STEM and technology. Afternoons will include athletic instruction, competitive play and more. Camp sessions will begin Sunday evening and end the following Friday afternoon. The cost of camp includes meals, lodging on the CSJ campus, coaching instruction and the academic component. Participants in the girls’ and boys’ soccer camps will also receive a pair of Larcia cleats. Pre-registration is required and those interested in attending are encouraged to register early. Space is limited. College of St. Joseph is located at 71 Clement Drive, Rutland. Find more information or to register, visit csjfightingsaints.com/camps.

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Fishing program expands at Vermont state parks

Vermont State Parks and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department have expanded the popular Reel Fun Vermont program for 2017. Eighteen Vermont State Parks now offer free loaner fishing equipment to park visitors, along with a mix of educational resources focused on the sport of fishing. “We’re excited to offer Reel Fun at six more state parks this summer, making fishing easy and accessible to even more park campers and day visitors,” said Chris Adams, information specialist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife. “Many Vermont State Parks offer tremendous fishing opportunities and we’ve made it our objective to help folks enjoy the sport by offering them the resources to wet a line during their park visit.” The following state parks will participate this season: Grand Isle, Button Bay and Burton Island on Lake Champlain; Bomoseen on Lake Bomoseen; Branbury on Lake Dunmore; Brighton on Spectacle Pond; Camp Plymouth on Echo Lake; Elmore on Lake Elmore; Emerald Lake on Emerald Lake; Gifford Woods on Kent Pond; Half Moon on Half Moon Pond; Lake Carmi on Lake Carmi; Lake St. Catherine on Lake St. Catherine; Little River on Waterbury Reservoir; Silver Lake on Silver

Lake; Stillwater on Groton Lake; Wilgus on the Connecticut River; and Woodford on Adams Reservoir. In addition to rods, reels, fishing line and an assortment of lures, park visitors will have access to a fishing guide publication for the various Reel Fun parks, developed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The guides include information about each waterbody, including a lake, pond or river map, a list of fish species present, fishing tips and techniques applicable to the waterbody, and information about obtaining a Vermont fishing license. Introductory fishing clinics coordinated through the Let’s Go Fishing program will also be held at many of the parks during the summer, helping people new to the sport learn the basics of fishing. Lastly, a full Reel Fun Week will be held from July 10-17. “State parks and fishing fun go hand in hand,” said Adams. “Whether you want to fish from shore or take out a canoe, kayak or paddleboat, all of the Reel Fun parks are great spots to enjoy the sport of fishing with family and friends. Not to mention, the variety of fish species found at many of the parks is remarkable. You just never know what you might catch!”

RUTLAND—The Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging has received a $1,500 grant from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet support program. Funding will be used to provide food, supplies and care for area clients with pets — all of which can be financially and physically burdensome. In total, Meals on Wheels America has granted $300,000 to 193 local Meals on Wheels programs through the Meals on Wheels Loves Pets initiative this year. Funding is made possible in part through a donation from Banfield Charitable Trust. To date, the grant program has distributed more than $2.4 million in funding and pet food donations. “While the benefits of companionship are clear, taking care of a pet can be financially and physically challenging for seniors,” said Meals on Wheels America Pres. and CEO Ellie Hollander. “Meals on Wheels Loves Pets helps local Meals on Wheels providers alleviate this hardship and at the same time reduce the negative effects of isolation.”

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government (including public education) employment has increased by 400 jobs (0.7 percent) in the

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adjusted” data, this overthe-month change is from the revised April numbers which experienced an increase of 600 jobs from the preliminary estimates. The seasonally-adjusted over-the-month changes in May were mixed at the sub-sector level. Those with a notable percent increase include: administrative & waste services (+400 jobs or +3.7 percent), real estate, rental & leasing (+100 jobs or +3.6 percent), and wholesale trade (+200 jobs or +2.2 percent). Sectors with a notable percent decrease include: other services (-400 jobs or -3.6 percent), professional & technical services (-500 jobs or -3.4 percent), and construction (-400 jobs or -2.5 percent).

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Heavy rain imperils Dunklee Pond dam Concern that an earthen dam on Dunklee Pond might fail led city workers to consider evacuating three to five homes for a short time June 19, Rutland City Mayor David Allaire informed the Rutland Herald. The fire department approached homeowners downstream of the dam, but they did not need to be evacuated. Interim Fire Chief William Lovett called Allaire about 9:15 p.m.; the mayor joined firefighters, police, and Public Works staff at the site. An emergency order prepared by state Agency of Natural Resources Depart-

ment of Environmental Conservation Dam Safety Engineer Benjamin Green may trigger more intensive inspection of the privately-owned dam and possible water lowering in the pond. An estimated 1.43 inches fell, nearly all of it within a brief downpour. Sewer backups came out manholes at multiple sites; all four sewer overflows on East and Otter Creek were in use, and the transit center flooded. Inflatable barriers held it back before the flooding became critical, and the waters had begun to recede by 10:30 p.m.

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Leo moon brings a reality check

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

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Leo moon with aspects that are keeping us cradled in a state of equilibrium just long enough to keep all Hell from breaking loose. There are a million things we could speculate on, but none of it holds water because at this point you, or me, or the person down the street could make any prediction we wanted and stand a good chance of being right. The one aspect that caught my eye, the one that appears to be holding everything in its grip, is a square between Siva and Hades. As far as interpretation goes? To put it in a nutshell, this comes down to putting the Great Destroyer in the same room with war and pain and death: the upshot of the situation doesn’t look promising. The cradle that keeps all of this from flipping totally “over and out” is being formed by a trine between Saturn, Uranus, and the Nodes. Inside that triangle the past and the future are finding a way to make it through the gauntlet and keep us from losing our way. With the North Node of the Moon sitting on “The Degree of Highest Honor” my guess is that we are in the middle of what happens when, after a long period of fear and uncertainty, everyone begins to wake up to the truth. Is it any wonder that things are a little nuts right now? The biggest reality check of all time is in full swing and all of us are getting our feet put to the fire. With that thought in mind let me invite you to make the best of it. In two weeks’ time we could be on the other side of this, so start roasting marshmallows and enjoy this week’s ‘scopes!

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Recreation Commission and director will begin to tackle the following next year: The baby pool. The baby pool is currently not able to be open due to pipe issues. The goal is to have this fixed for next summer. The tennis courts. The tennis courts are in desperate need of resurfacing. This is a very costly project, and the Recreation Commission will begin to plan accordingly. The small baseball field. The recreation center has three baseball fields, and only one is being used. The recreation commission will be exploring alternative options for the small field. The pool. Although Killington is fortunate to have a working pool, we need to begin to plan for the future so that this community benefit can continue, said Peters. For more information or to help, email Kim Peters at kim@killingtontown.com

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he future is wide open. Up until now that has been just a concept. Now that you know more about how things go, you see that it’s time to be on your way. Just for now, your best bet will be to get your bearings and sit tight. It will take about nine more months before the latest clue to what’s next will show its face. I see opportunities to work with experts and a chance to travel, study, or teach. Between now and then stoke your visions with things that matter to you, and don’t let your fears or the misgivings of your inner child keep you from making this happen.

hose closest to you think they know what you need. Sometimes you think they might have the right idea, because your mind isn’t as clear as you think it is, and your heart isn’t sure about anything. For the time being all you have to do is stay put. Things will come together better if you hang out long enough to get in touch with where this is going. Everything is about to meet with challenges that will require a steady, confidant hand. Stabilizing your energy and making things clear on every possible level will support your goals and get your relationships back on track.

his is all new to you. It’s a good thing life has taught you a few things. Now that you’re here, give yourself plenty of room to make your situation better. There are rumors that you are less than happy with the way other people are treating you. In some cases, it’s kind of like, “What did you expect?” and in others it’s not your problem. Getting around this will take every ounce of diplomacy that you’ve got. It could even be time for the “iron hand in the velvet glove” for anyone who thinks you’re a pushover, or too wimpy to stand up to their need to hold you down.

obody knows how much you need to make everything right. Your whole life testifies to this. When things are less than perfect you go crazy wondering where you messed up. Sometimes life takes us away from our best laid plans, not to make us wrong or punish us for our mistakes, but to show us how to mend things. In the process something new is born, and it is what comes out of that, that gets poured into the plan, or the dream, or the creation. Before you can continue with the heart of this vision you need to come down from the clouds and get real about a few things.

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ou know enough about how things work to keep good tabs on yourself. If there are amends to be made, don’t hesitate to make them. Others are too proud, or too stuck, or too afraid to come around. Life has reached a point where things are either going to come together exactly as you wish, or you will have to switch to Plan B. In some cases it may be time to uproot yourself and move to a new locale. No matter who you are, you would do well to tidy up your accounts and attend to any loose ends that could easily get tangled and keep things from coming to fruition.

fter all of this you’re wondering if it’s worth it to keep nursing a situation that has ‘leave it alone’ written all over it. If persistence pays off, you haven’t seen much reward for your effort. Even if you’re feeling appreciated, whoever’s telling you whatever you want to hear hasn’t offered anything concrete to show you how much they care. Without it you get the sense that you’re being used. As the next few weeks unfold, take a good look at what you’re getting out of this because it looks like you’re fed up and are just beginning to realize that it’s time to let go.

ou’ll need the Wisdom of Solomon to figure this one out. Close ties make it hard to be objective. As your staunchest allies tell you it’s time to make a move, the thought that you might hurt someone by leaving everything behind makes you doubt yourself. Sifting through the feelings you are 100 percent sure that there’s another way to go about things. And you are beginning to understand that your spirit has a life of its own. The need to shift gears and move on is the spirit’s call to greatness. Don’t allow lesser mortals to convince you that you need to stay put.

fter a deep breath you have a clear sense of what it takes to keep you centered and happy. Months of pressure and stress have given way to a feeling of acceptance and surrender. With this much peace to still your heart, the things that really matter have boiled down to what’s left. As the weight of life recedes, you’re coming to a deeper place. Reconfiguring your options is bound to be part of this. Others don’t necessarily have to understand what you’re going through. You are finding your way to another shore – those closest to you will follow you anywhere.

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hatever’s left of you is being called to support those closest to you. With very little left in the form or energy, finding ways to restore your soul is what matters right now. You’re beginning to see that the desire to help has to walk a thin line, in light of the fact that everyone wants a piece of you. There is something satisfying about being the answer to everyone’s prayers, but at this point, your own prayers will wind up in the toilet if you keep it up. When enough is enough you will need to summon the courage to say no and mean it in the face of multiple demands.

ou’re still heavily stuck on something that will not release you from its grasp. Letting things go isn’t as easy as it looks. Your mind is totally OK with releasing all of this, but your heart keeps running back for more. Don’t make it harder by being self-critical; this stuff isn’t easy for any of us. Time heals, and so does the idea that we never know what we need. On another note, I see plenty of evidence that work is where it’s at for you. If your relationships and your personal life are going to be harmonious, everything needs to revolve around streamlining your work routine.

alancing things is less about going up and down than it is about finding your center. You bring more to this situation than anyone in it. If you are thinking in terms of balance, you might start by leveling off with the need to overdo everything. And if this has anything to do with finding your center, do you know where it lies? It doesn’t matter which mast you decide to tie yourself to, the road ahead is opening up, but there is no guarantee that it will be paved with gold, or love, or whatever it is that you’re shooting for. Like I said; find your center. It knows what you want.

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ou have come a long way. The business of finding yourself has taken you down a million different roads. As past experience wells up to show you where things are at, you’re starting to wonder if it’s time to go back. Reclaiming things that were meant to be left by the wayside may not be the best idea. On the other hand, there could be good reasons to get back in the saddle. The answer isn’t the same for all of you. One thing is for sure - your intuition has already informed you with the truth. Trust it and let that insight show you whether it’s time to stay or go.

Mother of the Skye has 40 years of experience as an astrologer and tarot consultant. She may be reached by email to cal.garrison@gmail.com

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Feeling blue There’s a moment in the overrated sci-fi movie “Ex Machina” where the robot, whose programming allows her to discern unfailingly when someone isn’t telling the truth, is interviewing the protagonist. The first question: “What’s your favorite color?” The protagonist replies that it’s red, but the robot rejects this response, deeming it a lie. The protagonist pauses to reevaluate: “I guess, seeing as I’m not six, I don’t really have a favorite color,” he eventually says. This, apparently, is the right answer. Personally, I don’t think there’s anything childish about having a favorite color. In fact, I’ll say it right now: the best color is blue. When someone asks you what your favorite color is, the answer should be blue. It’s one of those opinions that are really more like facts, like how McDonald’s fries are better than Burger King’s. Blue is the most soulful and expressive color. It’s superficially the most attractive, but it also has the profoundest depths. When you think about it, the other two primary colors — red and yellow — are basically interchangeable. The earth would be fine with just one or the other. On the other hand, blue occupies its own dimension. The secondary and tertiary colors, meanwhile, are kind of fun and add a bit of variety to things, but the emotional resonance just isn’t there. Picasso must have known this; that’s why he had his Blue Period. Yves Klein figured it out, too: his monochrome paintings were unsuccessful with the public until he left the other colors behind. Ultimately, he invented his own shade of ultramarine and held a show consisting solely of 11 uniform blue canvases, and it was a hit. His artistic immortality was secured. Filmmakers from David Lynch (“Blue Velvet”) to Derek Cianfrance (“Blue Valentine”) to Abdellatif Kechiche (“Blue Is the Warmest Color”) all get it. Miles Davis (“Kind of Blue”) got it. Eiffel 65 (“Blue”) got it. Blue is the only color that defines a musical genre; it’s the only color you can feel. In nature, blue is both rare and ever-present. Blue doesn’t grow on trees—offhand, I can’t think of a single blue-colored food besides blueberries. Absent amid the greens, browns, and grays of our forests and fields, it’s still there whenever we look up. It’s the sky and the sea—it belongs to the huge, amorphous things. We don’t get to hold it in our hands; it’s an abstraction, a dream. The only real issue with blue, I think, is the way it’s been gendered: blue for boys, pink for girls. It’s hard to come up with a stronger example of society’s pervasive misogyny than its choice to hand over the most serious and meaningful of all colors to boys while assigning a triviality like pink to girls. I dream of a future in which the pleasures of blue are available to be enjoyed by all children, regardless of sex, race, nationality, class, or creed.

The nostalgia of wintergreen

By Kathy Bernier

I give a lot of tours at my 80-acre homestead, and have found that most visitors are delighted for the

THE OUTSIDE STORY opportunity to connect nature with real life. Those of us who spend much time rubbing elbows with nature might say that it is real life, but for many people the connection is a serendipitous anomaly. “Remember teaberry gum?” I like to ask as we walk along a wide, sunny woods path. “That stuff that used to be around when we were kids, in the red package?” They always nod, even the people who are probably too young to have ever encountered teaberry gum on the shelves at the corner variety store. They suspect I’m leading up to something big and don’t want to miss out. I reach down and pluck a shiny leaf from a wintergreen plant growing along the edge of the footpath, snap it into several pieces, and rub it between my fingers to release the oils. After taking a whiff myself — both as a show of good faith and to ascertain that it is sufficiently aromatic for a show-and-tell specimen — I offer it up for sniffs all around. People breathe in the strong scent and experience a flood of recognition and remembrance. Oh yes, they exclaim, often reaching for a second or third whiff, or sometimes seeking out their own leaf. Wintergreen — also called teaberry, checkerberry, and mountain-tea — is abundant on my land. It is a common plant, very hardy, and native to North America; it can be found in Canada from the Maritime Provinces to Manitoba and throughout the eastern half of the U.S. as far south as

Alabama. This little member of the heath family grows just four to six inches tall. It likes acidic and somewhat sandy soil, making the sun-dappled edges of the paths through my mixedgrowth forest the perfect site, especially in the predominantly softwood sections. Wintergreen’s leathery little oblong leaves are green in summer but, despite its name, the plant often turns red in fall and through winter. It is shade-tolerant, but may not produce blossoms without sun. The dainty

white or pinkish bell-shaped flowers add a lovely touch when they do occur, and hang on for some time before setting fruit. Bright red berries appear in the fall and stay on the plant through the winter.

“Are they edible?” forest visitors often wonder. I reply that the leaves and berries do indeed have a strong taste of wintergreen and are safe to ingest, but I warn them that it won’t taste much like the sugary teaberry gum of days gone by. They smell the same, but the similarity stops there. Plenty of people do consume wintergreen, however. Those intrepid enough to dismiss the inherent risk of foraging on trails frequented by dogs may chew on leaves and eat berries for trail snacks, but most people simply make a tea from the leaves. In addition to its use for herbal teas and trail nibbling, wintergreen is said to have medicinal qualities. The leaves contain methyl salicylate, which is the primary ingredient in many modern commercial pain-relief ointments. Native Americans used wintergreen leaves in poultices and teas to relieve pain. Animals browse on wintergreen plants, too. Deer, turkeys and other birds, rodents, and even bears and foxes include the berries as a regular — albeit not usually major — part of their diets. The plants form a creeping carpet of vegetation, both by sending out runners and by way of underground rhizomes. This creates a beautiful base layer in its natural forest setting. They are gaining popularity as a ground cover in planted garden beds and landscaping, providing people an alternative to non-native species. Kathy Bernier is a native Mainer, forest enthusiast, homesteader, and writer. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, sponsored by Wellborn Ecology Fund.

“8 Borders, 8 Days”: a worldwide humanitarian crisis Have you ever felt unsafe in your own home? Can you imagine risking your own and your children’s lives to flee from your country to save your lives? Never underestimate the power of two women on a mission. When a courageous young woman from AlbaMountain ny, N.Y., met Sham, on Meditation a “fierce” mother By Marguerite te of two from Syria, Jill Dye Amanda Bailey had an idea: to show her friend’s strength and resolve and accompany the family on their perilous flight. Through film, she could show and tell their story of their exodus from Syria. Bailly had worked as a producer for Human Rights Watch in New York and had studied journalism, Middle East history, and Arabic at Boston University. She checked out filmmaking tutorials on the internet for a couple of weeks, bought a small Sony camera with night vision, and, three days later, left for Greece to meet her friend and begin filming her first feature-length documentary film. “8 Borders, 8 Days” took us along on the terrifying journey on its World Refugee Day screening in Rutland’s Paramount Theatre on June 20. Sham, a university professor of Arabic, and her two children waited for 15 months to be accepted to resettle in

the U.S. and were never notified of the embassy’s closure. Their danger at home was so great that they set out on a death-defying raft trip to Greece and an eight-day-andnight journey from the Middle East to Germany. Their goal was to find refuge and safe haven in a compassionate nation so they might begin their lives once again. As soon as Bailly received Sham’s call that she and her two children were leaving Syria, that very night she flew to Greece. With nothing more than their identification papers, the clothes they were wearing, and her life savings, Sham and her children boarded an inflatable yellow raft packed with desperate Syrian families, mostly children. The journey around the Turkish coast in a tumultuous sea led them just northwest of Izmir, to the Greek island of Lesbos. The raft nearly sank in the darkness just off the coast, but life jackets kept them afloat. Syrian men waiting on the beach helped everyone get to shore. Bailey arrived there just in time to film their landing, but the Greek police deleted the footage. Fortunately, they returned the camera to her. Dawn lit up the colorful vests, scattered across the sand and heaped in a pile like a bonfire. Once reunited with her friend, Sham’s daughter Lulu (8) and son Eylan (10) recounted their exciting and perilous night crossing to Bailly, on camera, and revealed that none of them could swim. Their composure and healthy attitude was a testimony to their mother’s strength. As “8 Borders, 8 Days” began, we were immediately

drawn in. Together, the foursome (with the audience in tow) set out on their journey across land. They walked in hot sun and through cold rain wearing trash bags for protection. They followed hidden paths and railroad tracks amid a continuous stream of asylum seekers. They were hungry and thirsty most of the way, and when permitted to enter, bought provisions in corner shops or cafés. Once in a while a car would pull up to hand out water or something to eat. In a couple of places, on a rare night, pup tents were set up for few hours’ sleep. Some countries offered bus or train service to the next town or national border, but most of the borders were dangerous to cross, like the bridge into Serbia, where militia awaited and pushed the crowds back and blocked their way. When a few women and children were expelled from the crowd, they emerged, one by one, terrified and sobbing. One woman stood shaking, stiff and in shock, even as her man carried her away. While passing through a corn field on the Hungarian border, a man’s brother, safe in Sweden, guided the group along the route by cell phone to avoid detection by the border police, who were gathered around a fire. The fear of the refugees was palpable as we sat on the edge of our seats, holding our breath, afraid for their next encounter. In the end, they arrived in Germany and were taken by train to Berlin. There they remain in a refugee resettlement highrise, one of three. In 2015, Germany took in 1 million Mountain meditation, page 23

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Is the U.S. government well run? Stop rolling your eyes. The Economist reported Steve Ballmer, former head of a large tech company, has

MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN been working on a new project— completing Form 10-K for the United States of America. The project is called “USA Facts: Our nation, in numbers.” If you’re not familiar with Form 10-K, it is the global gold standard of corporate disclosure. United States regulators require public companies to provide comprehensive overviews of their businesses and financial condition each year, including audited financial statements. The information is provided on Form 10-K. “USA” Facts aggregates publicly available data from federal, state, and local governments. It then groups

the data into four operating divisions based on the ‘missions’ described in the U.S. Constitution: 1. “Establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility” 2. “Provide for the common defense” 3. “Promote the general welfare” 4. “Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity” After reviewing “USA Facts”, The Economist wrote: “Governance is poor. The country is not managed using a coherent taxonomy. So, for example, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the White House each split the job of running America into roughly 20 operating divisions. But their categories are different, meaning crossed wires and insufficient accountability…” The findings aren’t much of a surprise. The government does not compare favorably to corporations. It has a profit margin of negative 3 percent. (The S&P 500 average is 8 percent.) It invests more in the future than most companies. Research and development and capital expenditures are

12 percent of revenue. (The S&P 500 average is 8 percent.) And debt is 289 percent of tax revenues, which are a proxy for sales. (The S&P 500 average is 77 percent.) For more information visit USAFacts.org. Positivity check With these types of reports, it is easy to conclude that the world is quickly going to hell in a handbasket. But, also remember, we are living longer, healthier, safer, richer, freer lives than any people on the history of the planet. Look around you at the peace and prosperity, the time-saving devices, the huge variety of goods and services available, and all the small luxuries that permeate our lives. There are bound to be surprises, setbacks and challenges ahead. But don’t forget to celebrate our accomplishments and look positively towards the future. Kevin Theissen is principal and financial advisor at Skygate Financial Group, located on Main St., Ludlow. Email kevin@skygatefinancial.com.

Kyle’s diet advice

Shortly after my last show I had a little fun with my eating before going onto my next preparation cycle or “prep.” I read how some elite powerlifters eat over 10,000 calories a day. Now, keep in mind I’m talking about someone the size RAISING THE BAR of The Mountain from By Kyle finneron “Game of Thrones” (who is a world class strong man) and is 6 feet, 9 inches tall and 240 pounds. But it got me thinking, how would a massive amount of calories in one day affect me? It all started when I looked at the empty can of mixed nuts that were sitting on my passenger seat. I bought the nuts not more than an hour ago and they were delicious, and now all gone. Since nuts are high in fat and thus high in calories I wanted to see how many servings I just made disappear. Seven servings per container and 140 calories per serving. I did the math in my head and had to stop for a second to make sure I was thinking straight. Did I really just eat almost 1,000 calories? It turned out the math was correct and it got me thinking: What would happen if I went for it one day and ate 6,000 calories? Normally I only eat for eight hours between 2-10 p.m, but I knew that wouldn’t work for that amount of food. I knew that a majority of the calories would come from fat and wanted to keep them as healthy as possible. My menu consisted of eggs, coconut oil, mixed nuts (about three to four cans worth), avocados, and steak. I also included

broccoli and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s to round out the day. Here’s the scary thing: it really wasn’t that hard. I will say eating that many Brazil nuts and cashews will wear on you after a while but it wasn’t as terrible as I thought. I wasn’t locked to the kitchen table shoveling food down all day. I actually ate a large majority of the food on the go. It took all day but in the end I had consumed 6,020 calories in less than 14 hours. Before I started I weighed myself and the next day I did the same. What was the result? I was one pound heavier, and 1 percent lower in body fat. Could I have gain a pound of muscle in a day? Highly unlikely. Chances are I was holding more water from the extra calories or a number of other possibilities. After the mountains of food, what’s the moral of the story? A single day — even a 6,000 calorie day — will not change your body that much. If we ate like this for a month, that would be a different story. I have worked with a lot of people and have seen them on the verge of tears because they were human and broke down and ate something they shouldn’t. One meal or one day won’t wreck your diet, just like one workout won’t reverse years of inactivity. Here’s my pro tip: schedule a guilt-free day if you’re on a diet or meal plan. For one, it will keep you sane; and two, it will help you stick to your diet throughout the week. If you know that you can have ice cream and beer on Saturday it will be easier to put it off earlier in the week. If you look at it as “I can never have ice cream again,” chances are you will binge and have ice cream and feel terrible about it. Being on a diet or eating healthy can feel like living in a pressure cooker — sometimes you have to release it.

Killington softball league: Killington Resort stays on top The Killington Resort team remained perfect with yet another win over their fellow employee team, the Wobbly Barn. The resort

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is known as “The Beast of the East” and so far this season, this team is living up to that billing. The Wobbly started off the scoring in the first with Chris “The Music

Doesn’t Matter” Kielbiowski crossing the plate. They had a chance for more but Kayla “Greener Pastures Ahead” Sarajian suffered a Cold Beer K and then Forrest “Not Gump” Baker and Jenny “Miss Music” Porter both grounded out. K.R. did not start out strong since Greg “Maybe it was the McClelland’s” McClallen led off with a CBK. They were able to take the lead 2-1 when Coach Matt Kinsman and Nate Stoodley scored. The Wobbly followed suit in the second with a lead off CBK by Ryan “Boner” Osborne and no runs scored.

This CBK lead off thing was getting catchy, because once again K.R. led off with one, and they could not score either, to keep it 2-1. Something changed and there were no CBKs, but the Wobbly failed to score yet again in the third. They had many chances and even loaded the bases. Stoodley blasted a lead-off home run in the third and Justin Guth scored to stretch their lead 4-1. The Wobbly put runners on the corners in the fourth but failed to hit them in. K.R. blew the game wide open in their fourth ups with eight runs as they

completely batted through the order. The Wobbly finally woke up their bats in the fifth and had a mini hit parade, scoring six runs to cut the lead 12-7. This fired up the defense too, because they shut down K.R. with three infield outs. The lead off CBK returned in the sixth when Sarajian suffered her second of the game and the team’s bats fizzled out. K.R. scored four in the bottom to put the game out of reach 16-7 which was also the final score. Stoodley was a perfect four for four. The Wobbly immediate

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Surgical cocktails and other endangerments I have spent the last 11 days recovering from a L3-4 Fforaminotomy, which is an operation involving the grinding away of bone in the nerve opening (foramina) that has been causing my sciatica for 30 years or so. day of the operation Altitude I gotThe Altit up at 3 a.m. and skied Sick Sickness my 231st day. I was there for By br brady sunrise, which was beauticrain ful, and the skiing was fine. Then I went to Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon, N.H., which I never knew even existed. I arrived at 6:15 a.m., and was in the pre/post-op area by 6:40 a.m. The nurses, P.A.’s, and associated personnel were excellent. The phrenology nurse listened to my advice about IV placement (while exceptionally vascular, I have a lot of valves, which can be uncomfortable with an IV). And the anesthesiologist was easily the best I have encountered in terms of bed side manner, and since my last experience with anesthesia was respiratory arrest while I was awake, I would say that since I remember nothing I was at least spared the memory of overdosing if it happened. The surgery was quick; the pre/post-op had coffee, and my mother had chocolate, and so I was up and about immediately upon waking up. I had a very complex medical conversation with my surgeon, and we discussed future strategies for spine management into my golden years. Incredibly, I was nearly totally pain free. But this is, of course, was because I was as high as a kite. Before you go crazy, I had all of the conversations with the doctors, P.A.’s, nurses, and anesthesiologist about my status as a recovered prescription narcotics addict, and so we made the rather gutsy choice to only prescribe ibuprofen and acetaminophen in staggered 6-hour doses for pain management. But, as it turns out, the surgical cocktail of Propofol and Verced turns out to be incredibly potent and long-acting. When my mother dropped me off at home at 12:30 p.m., I felt fine. I even went for a four-mile walk in the 90 degree heat. It felt great. I was still high. When I finally came down, I realized that I was not a super-guy who could walk for miles with a stab wound in his back. For those of you who follow these articles, you will remember that I had not ingested an opiate or Valium derivative in 23 years. When I came down, I cried like a baby. The only way to describe the feeling of those drugs leaving my system is the following scenario: Imagine you met the love of your life. You spent a bunch of time with that person, planning to spend the rest of your life with them, and then imagine that they die. They don’t need to have died horribly, but this person died in a way that was final, and that you were certain they were dead, and for 23 years you moved on and lived your life, slowly filling the hole they left. Then imagine that 23 years later, that treasured person came back, wrapped you in their embrace for a few hours, and then disappeared again. That is what it was like coming down from a surgery high. Nothing in my life has ever felt lonelier than that afternoon. And I have had some lonely times in my life … like, North Dakota lonely. So, I did what I was trained to do in countless meetings. I picked up the phone. Not one of my contacts was home, so I called the AA hotline, trying to find a ride to a meeting in Rutland. No dice. So I took my recently cut and ground spine, and got on a bumpy bus downtown and made a meeting. Some amazing things happened at that meeting, but as they say, what I saw there, what I said there, will stay there. I have been going to a lot of meetings since. It took about a week to stop feeling endangered. As for the pain, for the first two days there literally was none. Zero. I took no anti-inflammatories, I walked four to five miles a day (walking is the recommended PT for this surgery). I thought I was getting away scot-free. But, again, no dice. Day Three I woke up feeling as though I had been kicked by a mule, and started does of acetaminophen and ibuprofen immediately. My walking continued but by Day Four, the tissue pain was excruciating. Day Five, wasn’t so bad for tissue pain, but I started getting wandering nerve pain in my hip, lower back, and leg, and wandering numbness throughout the left leg and groin. I called the surgeons office, they maintained that this was normal interaction between swelling tissue and Altitude sickness, page 23

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ly faced Outback Pizza and this game was a lot closer. They started off the scoring once again but suffered the same fate. Zach “Waitforit” Steinhart gave his team the 1-0 lead. Nothing was doing for the Outback in the first couple of innings and they could not even get a runner past first base. Runs were at a premium in this game. The W.B. second saw Porter suffer a CBK and her team failing to score. The Outback woke up their bats when “Big” Shawn Morse blasted a three-run shot. Morse last played in this league in 2014, known to have retired from the game. Coach Rob Ranberg was able to coax him out of retirement, and what an impact he made on the team. Besides doing it with his bat, he played outstanding defense at first with nothing getting by him. The third saw the Wobbly go down 1-2-3. The Outback suffered a CBK in the fourth with no runs scored but Steinhart cut the lead to one. Unfortunately, his team loaded the bases yet failed to add any more. Morse was a big factor in the fifth with his second three run home run of the game and now his team had a comfortable 6-2 lead. That was the winning score because both teams combined for only three hits the rest of the game. Shining for the Outback in left field was Siobhan “No Problem Chasing it Down” Chase. She had a sweet running web gem catch in the fifth. The OmyaRamas had a difficult doubleheader of their own having to

face McGrath’s Sushi and Clearly Moguls. First up was C.M., and the last time these teams met, the game went to extra innings. This game was a battle just like that one. O.R. jumped out to a 6-0 lead, batting through their order after Jackie “These Cleats are Still Made for Walking” Blue had trouble finding the plate. C.M. could only muster up one run to answer that. Defense shone in the second

Hall suffered a big inning ending CBK. O.R. could not get the ball out of the infield in the sixth and also suffered a CMK. C.M. started their sixth with back-toback-to-back singles from Russell “The Love Muscle” Dalglish, “DJ” Dave Hoffenberg and Giberti to load the bases. “Brando” Remick took a walk for one run and then Brett “The Hitman” Regimbald blasted his second grand slam of the

BRETT “THE HITMAN” REGIMBALD BLASTED HIS SECOND GRAND SLAM OF THE SEASON TO GIVE HIS TEAM A 16-14 LEAD. for C.M. when they shut down O.R. 1-2-3, and then scored two to cut the lead in half, but did see Tucker “Short Hair = Beast Mode” Zink suffer a CBK. O.R. used their great young eyes to take four more walks in the third, hitting through their order, and yet again scoring six runs to cruise out to a 12-3 lead. C.M. had an answer this time, scoring six as well, with two of those coming off a blasting home run from Neal “That Ball Flew Like a Birdy” Giberti. O.R. scored two in the fourth to stretch their lead 14-9. They had a chance for more but John Gatto went down looking for a big Cold Milk K. C.M. fizzled out and went down 1-2-3. O.R. put one on base in the fifth but could not score. C.M. used their old eyes in the bottom, taking four walks and turning them into two runs to cut the lead 14-11. They had a chance for a lot more, loading the bases but Jared “F’d Up is Way More Fun”

season to give his team a 16-14 lead. The team was not done, hitting through their order while adding four more to make it 19-12. That took the wind out of the sails for O.R and Gatto suffered another CMK and the team had nothing else left in the tank. It was a solid effort and even with the loss, it was a great performance from this young team. C.M. welcomed back fan favorite Josh “Purple Guy” Souza who went four-for-four with two runs scored and two RBI. O.R. immediately faced McGrath’s Sushi and the question was whether the bats would still be fired up or would they fizzle out. Unfortunately for them, it was the latter and they suffered a 21-4 crushing mercy loss. It was only 1-0 M.S. after one, but in the second they hit through their order, scoring ten runs to make it 11-0. “Big” Josh Tarleton accounted for three of those with a home run blast. O.R.

were able to score three in the bottom to cut the lead 11-3. There was no stopping M.S. or Tarleton. The team scored seven more with Tarleton adding another three-run bomb. M.S. added another three runs to their big total but O.R. could only muster up one. Jeremy “I Can Now Find the Plate” Prior was en fuego on the mound, delivering four CMKs with two of those going to Gatto. Standings: 1st - Killington Resort 7-0 2nd - McGrath’s Sushi 7-1 3rd - Max Team 4-2 4th - Clearly Moguls 4-2-1 5th - Outback Pizza 2-6 6th - OmyaRamas 1-6 7th - Wobbly Barn 0-7-1 Schedule: Wednesday, June 28 Outback Pizza vs Killington Resort at Killington 5:50 p.m. Wobbly Barn vs OmyaRamas at Killington 7 p.m. McGrath’s Sushi vs Clearly Moguls t Bridgewater 5:50 p.m. Max Team vs Clearly Moguls at Bridgewater 7 p.m. Post-game party at Sushi Yoshi , 8-11 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 Clearly Moguls vs Max Team t Killington 5:50 p.m. Max Team vs Outback Pizza at Killington 7 p.m. Killington Resort vs McGrath’s Sushi at Bridgewater 5:50 p.m. OmyaRamas vs Wobbly Barn @ Bridgewater 7 p.m. Post-game party at Clear River Tavern , 8-11 p.m.

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Mountain meditation: continued from page 20 refugees. Although the children are now attending school, Sham is not allowed to work yet and there is little integration into the greater community. It is ironic that our nation, which has accepted only 2,000 Syrian refugees since the fighting began, has more programs to help and resettle the new arrivals than it has refugees. One such program is Rutland’s Refugee Resettlement Program, which recently accepted 14 Syrian refugees, eight of whom are children, and awaits the arrival of several more of the long-vetted families.

IT IS IRONIC THAT OUR NATION, WHICH HAS ACCEPTED ONLY 2,000 SYRIAN REFUGEES SINCE THE FIGHTING BEGAN, HAS MORE PROGRAMS TO HELP AND RESETTLE THE NEW ARRIVALS THAN IT HAS REFUGEES. The world is currently experiencing the worst refugee crisis since WWII. Sixty-five million people have been forcibly uprooted from their homes and communities around the world due to conflict, war, and human rights abuses. Twenty-five million are refugees, defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.” Of those, only 1 percent will be resettled. The scale of the humanitarian crisis is unimaginable, and the suffering is indescribable. Jan Egeland, former special advisor to the U.N. Secretary General for conflict prevention and resolution, said, “Never in my thirty-five years working in the field of humanitarian relief and human rights have I seen so many crises at the same time. … Less than a decade ago more than a million Iraqi refugees fled that country’s civil war and poured into Syria. … which was viewed as a stable country to reside in.” He explained that today, Syria tops the list for displacements. The neighboring countries of Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Northern Iraq have taken the primary responsibility of giving more than 3 million Syrian refugees access to their territories. But the vicious cycle of the refugee crisis lasts, on average, more than a decade. Without long-term solutions and hope for a brighter future, refugee youth could be driven to extremism, Egeland concluded. Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Article 13 states that everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state. Article 14 affirms that everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. When a country is at war with itself or other nations, and the people are not safe at home nor elsewhere in their homeland, they are forced to flee to anywhere they can survive. As a major world leader, the U.S. has a responsibility to do our part in alleviating the suffering and conditions that have led to this major humanitarian crisis. History will judge who stepped up to take action. At the film screening, former Rutland Mayor Chris Louras said that “refugee resettlement can only be humanized and normalized when the true faces of resettled refugees are among us … enriching our schools, workplaces, and communities … demonstrating the will to succeed for themselves and their children.” Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer in the Green Mountains of Vermont and on Florida’s Gulf Coast. She applauds Vermont for being a refuge to asylum seekers and refugees throughout its rich history.

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Altitude sickness: Pain relief continued from page 21 recently awakened nerves. It is speculated that I might have had portions of my leg and groin that were numb for decades. By day 10, my mileage had dropped from a high of 10-11 (in two stints) to between six and seven miles with an increasing return of previous left hip nerve pain symptoms, and so I started a course of prednisone to try to knock down internal inflammation surrounding the nerve. As I write this, I am on day two of that course, and feeling pretty good... until I sat in a hard chair for an hour to write this article. Even with the nerve pain increase from immediately post surgery, I am in much better shape than I was. Before surgery, I was getting symptoms inside the first mile. Now I don’t get them until at least mile three and I am still healing. It is time for my walk.

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AXEL - 1-year-old neutered male. Pit Bull. I’m an action packed fella and I will wiggle and waggle when I meet you. I’m a very social, outgoing guy and I love hanging out with my favorite people. I am on the go guy and I will need a lot of exercise.

MADDIE - 2.5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Long Hair. Black. I am one friendly gal! I love to play, cuddle, and lounge around snacking on the occasional treat. I have very pretty long hair that I take very good care of, but I will also need to be brushed frequently.

SPUDNIK - 1.5-year-old neutered male. Domestic Medium Hair. Brown tabby. I am a handsome fella with a lot of love to give. If you look closely the pattern on my coat is striped and speckled, I am quite unique. I love to curl up in a nice warm blanket to nap and groom myself.

DOLLY 2.5-year-old spayed female. Pit Bull mix. If you like a great big hug from your favorite dog then you should come meet me because I do love to give hugs. I’m very outgoing and I am looking for an experienced dog owner to teach me a thing or two.

DIAMOND - 1-year-old female. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m a friendly, social gal who is on the go! I’m very wiggly and happy when I’m with my favorite people and I love getting lots of love and attention. I like to retrieve toys and will happily bring them back to you.

LEMON - 4-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Gray tabby. I am one fantastic cat which isn’t always what being called a lemon implies. The staff here says I am just a joy. I go about my business and just try to make everyone’s day. I sure can make people smile.

KIT KAT - 2-year-old spayed female. Domestic Long Hair. Black. I’m Kit Kat and I am one friendly girl! I am affectionate and love attention. I am itty bitty and have the prettiest midnight black coat. I do like to be brushed and will need to be to maintain my long pretty hair.

BOSCO - 8-year-old neutered male. Cairn Terrier. I’m an adorable, spunky fella and I’ll keep you on your toes. I do enjoy walks and hikes and I have nice leash manners. I’m friendly and outgoing and enjoy hanging out with my favorite people.

MACEY - 2-year-old spayed female Bullmastiff mix. Get ready to fall in love because it happens all the time when people meet me! I’m super friendly and obviously adorable and I love being with people. I’m smart, too, and I already know Sit, Shake and Down.

COWBOY - 3-year-old neutered male Domestic Short Hair. Gray tabby. I am an indoor only fella who enjoys living my life safely inside with all the comforts of home. I am quite drawn to the laps of certain people. Do you like to play? I sure do! I am known to race around and entertain.

ALI - 7-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Torbie. I am one big friendly gal. I love to lounge and get attention. I sure do love food, but who doesn’t? I will need to continue being on a diet, because not only is it bikini season, I would like to stay healthy.

MIKO - 1-year-old neutered male. Siberian Husky. I’m an on the go fella who will need lots of exercise in my new home! I’m smart and I already know Sit, and I’m high energy and will need an active family and lifestyle to keep me happy and out of trouble.

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DOBIE Handsome red Min Pin in search of a weight loss partner! I am an 8 year old red head. My previous owners showed me how much they loved me with food, and they loved me a lot! I enjoy walks and car rides. My ideal furever home will be a quieter place, no young children and maybe no other pets. Come see me Wednesday thru Saturday from noon to 4:30. We are having another cat neuter clinic on July 5 and 11. Call the Springfield Humane Society at 802-885-3997 for more information on me. 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield.

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REAL ESTATE TOP OF THE WORLD! 37 acres viewing over ten different towns with 270 degree views, east, south & west. Open and wooded land ideal home/recreational property, many trails, land for horse pastures, hiking/biking/snow mobile on your own property. Spectacular southerly views over village and city lights. Rutland/Pittsford town line. Easy access, utilities. $219,900. Very unusual property. First time offered. 802236-0151. HEARTWARMING CONDOMINIUM. Unique Edgemont, Unit D4, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, gorgeous views of Killington mountains. For sale by owner, (first time on market in 30 years). $150K. 617-901-5655. 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. LAND FOR SALE: Route 4, Killington. 54 Acre parcel (diagonally across from the Killington Skyeship Base). Nice setting amongst mature pine trees, old logging road takes you to several perfect homesites that could have a wonderful SOLAR APPLICATION. $125,000. Contact: Ski Country Real Estate 802775-5111. KILLINGTON—2 BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Mountain Green bldg. 2. FP, ski lockers, health club membership. $92K. Owner, 800-576-5696. CHITTENDEN fully furnished and equipped ski house. Sleeps 12, 5 bedrooms, barn, covered porch, new septic to be installed before closing, $189,000 Louise Harrison Real Estate, www.louiseharrison.com. 802-747-8444. PITTSFIELD LAND: River View Trail Road: 4AC for $49,900 with State septic permit for a 4BR, 6 person home. Nice level building lot (B #1). Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-775-5111. 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. KILLINGTON VALLEY Real Estate PO Box 236, 2281 Killington Rd., Killington. 802422-3610 or 1-800-833-KVRE. Email: kvre@vermontel.net

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RENTALS SKI SHARES!!! Five months Winter 2017/2018, Families! Luxury, Access Road. Photos, Google Cedarwalk at Killington. TEXT 781-234-8123. MENDON APARTMENT available for year’s lease. Killington summer or winter Rentals. www.killingtonhouserentals. com. No pets. 802-558-4622. KILLINGTON RENTAL 3 BR, 1.5 bath furnished apt. References a must. Judy 802345-0719. MOUNTAIN GREEN CONDO, Bldg. 3, Killington. 1 BDRM, 1 bath. July - Oct. 31, $750/ month. Electric not included. Recently upgraded. 646-7342851. PICO 1 Bedroom,beautifully furnished and equipped, Available June thru Sept 15 heat, cable, electric, trash included $950 for one month $850 for 2 or 3 months. Louise Harrison 802-747-8444. KILLINGTON ROYAL FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/ winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www.killingtonroyalflush.com, 802-746-4040. KILLINGTON ONE BR MoonRidge condo: furnished with views, privacy and deck, Modern upscale tiled bathroom with tub, fireplace, available June 1 for summer or Year round. Louise Harrison 802747-8444. Want to submit a classified? Email classifieds@mountaintimes.info or call 802-422-2399. Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free ads are free.

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EMPLOYMENT TAG SALES YARD SALE: Saturday, July 1; Monday, July 3; Tuesday, July 4 at 177 US Route 4, Bridgewater Corners, right after intersection of Routes 4 & 100 heading toward Woodstock. Begins 10 a.m. each morning. ESTATE SALE - July 1 & 2, Sat. & Sunday, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Antiques, furniture, housewares. 55-2 Bryant Circle, Countryclub Townhouses, Brandon.

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3-Unit and 2-Unit Apartment Buildings Rutland • Thursday, July 13 3-unit & 2-unit apartment buildings. Parcels are to be sold separately. This is your opportunity to build your investment portfolio. To assist in settling the estate of Alphonse Coccia, we have been retained to sell two pieces of his real estate. To be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price.

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A DOCK ON LAKE AMHURST FOR SUMMER AND BETWEEN KILLINGTON AND OKEMO MTS FOR WINTER On a private wooded lot across from Hawk Mt and deeded access to dock on 85+-acres of beautiful Lake Amhurst. Garage and great deck for your gatherings and BBQ. Near VAST snowmobile trails, snow ski, water ski, kayak, canoe, swim, private get away to write a book and enjoy peace and quiet surrounded by Birch trees and lovely vegetation. $169,900

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HIGHRIDGE CONDOMINIUM 2-BR, 2-BA “Motel Lockout” Westonstyle, A-rated, immaculate condo w/large WP tub, sauna, FP & winter views. Solid Rental history. Tastefully furnished. EXCLUSIVE………………….$158,000

ALL THINGS SPECTACULAR The views, private 5-acre landscaped Killington lot, brook, pond & waterfall, pool, & this 5,000 sq. ft. custom home w/2-car garage, in-law apt, greenhouse, outdoor kitchen & more. EXCLUSIVE………………….$698,000

MOUNTAIN GREEN 2-BR, 1.5 BA Nicely upgraded corner condo w/laminate flooring, breakfast bar, new kitchen & appliances. Overlooks the outdoor pool. Also, Interior 2-BR, 2-BA furnished unit $70,000 EXCLUSIVE………................…..$75,000

WOODS TOWNHOUSE Spacious (1700 sq.ft.) 2-BR, 2-Bath Condo with loft and open floor plan, LR w/vaulted ceilings & wood-burning FP, 2 large decks & private location. Fully furnished & equipped. EXCLUSIVE…………………$149,000

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Z Corners Restaurant & Inn! TOTALLY TURN-KEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! PRIME SPOT within walking distance to the Long Trail Brewery, direct access to VAST & minutes to the Killington Skyship! Permitted for 53 restaurant seats/ 14 lounge & 5 inn rooms w/ double occ.

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Turn-key 4 bedroom/3.5 bath on 6.34 acres w/great VIEWS & large pond! Minutes to Okemo, Killington or Woodstock! Fabulous kitchen, Great room w/floor to ceiling stone hearth w/ Rumford fireplace, luxurious master suite w/ fireplace & Jacuzzi tub, huge lower rec room, radiant heat on every floor, 2 car garage & more! $469,000

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STRONG INVESTMENT - “THE WEDGE” PRIME SPOT-2 MILES TO THE KILLINGTON SKYSHIP & 1 MILE TO WOODARDRESERVOIR! First time offered on market, RARE 3 UNIT PROPERTY. WS rental income is $27K. $399,000.

SUPER LOCATION A MINUTE AWAY FROM OKEMO/ JACKSON GORE! Gorgeous renovated 3 bed/2 bath

farmhouse professionally decorated w/huge attached post & beam barn & 3 outbuildings. ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL. Fabulous opportunity for home business or great investment for one looking to have a home at Okemo. Strong rental possible! $348,000

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Easy Plymouth location w/frontage on the Black River. Main house split into 2 units w/one car garage (one side is 2 bed/1 bath newly updated & the other is 1 bed/1 bath). There is also 2 bed/ 2 bath well taken care of mobile home w/detached garage. Live in one of the units & rent out the other two! Great rental potential! $329,900

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ERA DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES Serving Killington, Pico, Pittsfield, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Mendon including Rutland and Windsor Counties

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Killington: Very nicely maintained side-by-side 6 bedroom duplex in the heart of Killington. This is the ideal home: live on one side and rent out the other side. $295,000

Plymouth: 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath mountain home built in 2004 with solar power. Quiality construc on with luxury finishes throughout. Hot tub, Views & close to skiing. $399,000

Killington: Unique 2.17 acre Commercial parcel on the Killington Road. Over 360 feet of road frontage with great site lines. Seller is a Vt R E Broker. $525,000

Killington: A 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a screened pa o and a 2 car garage and a private tennis court on 2.78± acres $375,000

Killington: Stunning 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 6,000 sq. foot mountain home nestled in a quiet neighborhood behind renowned Green Mountain Na onal Golf Course. A large, eat-in chef’s kitchen, open dining and living room centered on a beau ful stone faced fireplace and invi ng sunroom are only the beginning of the beauty this home exudes. Whether you make this your full me 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

Killington: 5 bedroom 2.5 bath vaca on home in the heart of Killington with an open, vaulted ceiling with fireplace in the living & dining area. Duplex poten al. $330,000

Pi sfield: Magnificent 20 acre retreat tucked away high on Wilcox peak. This gorgeous home with long & short-range views overlooks the majes c Green Mtns. $650,000

THE KILLINGTON GRAND RESORT QUARTER-SHARE CONDOS Everything you could want, from valet parking to pool and spa to Preston’s gourmet restaurant, is located right at the base of the ski area. STUDIO UNITS start at $18,000 per quarter 1 BEDROOM UNITS start at $26,500 per quarter 2 BEDROOM UNITS start at $39,999 per quarter 3 BEDROOM UNITS start at $74,900 per quarter

CONDOS Grand Penthouse 3Br $149,000 Fall Line 3Br $209,000 Mrn Grn 1Br $ 67,599

LAND Killington: This 4 bedroom, 5½ bath solar heated home, with mountain view, was designed for quiet, energy-efficient comfort in ski country. This house has an open floor plan. $725,000

Killington: Tradi onal 7 bedroom, 7 bath European ski lodge that sleeps 20, with 6 of the bedrooms having private baths with updated showers. $400,000

2.17 Ac Commercial $525,000 2.04 Ac Rutl Town $ 92,500 1 Ac PUD Killington $100,000 2.4 Ac Stockbridge $ 14,000

Killington: One of a kind 8 bedroom, 5.5 bath, with 2 car garage property on the Killington Road. Seller is a Vt R E Broker. $450,000

Killington: Newly constructed 3 bedroom, 3 bath resort house with a lo , cathedral ceiling, radiant heat and wood stove. Beau ful kitchen with granite countertops. $325,000

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• 4BR/2BA on 1 Ac • Cathedral ceiling-lots of light • New :flooring,baths,skylts, boiler • Close: golf course, Colton Pond, mtn biking • Open Liv-Din- Kitch plan $279K

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SKI IN & SHUTTLE OUT CONDOS HIGHRIDGE TRAIL CREEK

• 3BR, 1BA, 1 AC • Gas heat • Entry-Mud Room • W/dryer • Winter Pico Ski Trails • Large 1-car Garage • New 2016 Roof - $150K

2 BR: $169,500 WOOD BURN F/PLACES FURNISHED INDOOR & WHIRLPOOL

1 BR + LOFT: $145K - $147K 2 BR 2 BA:$155K INDOOR POOL OUTDOOR WHIRLPOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

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1 BR:$115-117K , 2BR:$128,500 3BR: $177,500 SUMMER POOL & WHIRLPOOL (IN & OUTDOOR) TENNIS & PAVED PARKING

3 BR / 2 BA 1-LVL $135K FURNISHED, GAS F/P COMMON W/ DRYER TENNIS & OUTDR POOL

TRAILSIDE ON “HOME STRETCH”

• 4BR/3BA • Recreation Room, Sauna • Outdoor hot tub Long range mtn views $555,000

• 4BR/4BA, large deck • walking distance to Killington Rd sidewalk • stone & brick fireplace, cathedral ceiling • metal roof, semi-circular flat driveway winter views of some ski trails, $475K

STUDIO: $53 - 63K 1 BR: $66K 2 BR : $135K 2 BR + LOFT: $180K POOL & SPORTS CENTER

1 BR: $110K 3 BR: $279K - $330K FURNISHED POOL & SPORTS CENTER

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PICO VILLAGE

SHUTTLE TO & FROM CONDOS MTN GREEN #3 STUDIO: $59K; 1 BR $69K 2 BR: $85 - $99K WOOD BURN F/PLACES FURNISHED INDOOR & WHIRLPOOL

THE WOODS

• 2BR: Village $128K • 2BR: T/house $170-195K • 3BR, 3.5BA, $213K • Flat & paved parking. • Wd burning fireplc, bar • Sports Center with indoor pool & Exercise equipmt. Tennis courts.

MTN GREEN #1&2

1BR: $63K 3 BR: $110K WOOD BURN F/PLACES FURNISHED INDOOR & WHIRLPOOL

FOX HOLLOW - opposite PICO

• 2BR/2BA 1300 SF $119K - $130K • Pool & Tennis • Wd Burning Fplc. • Furnished

• True Ski On/ Ski Home… Great Location • Spectacular 180 degree views • 3 Bedrm. + Den +Fam. Rm. / 4Bath • 3 Level Townhome $689,000

LOG HOME WITH GARAGE

• 3BR/2BA LOG home, 1.4Ac, Stone Fireplace • Oversized 2-car garage • Private Setting Deck w/elec outlet for hottub, Maple flooring, $255K

A VERY SPECIAL CUSTOM HOME

• Wonderful Stonework • Lots of Light throughout • Cath. Ceiling, Updated Kitchen • 3 Living Areas, 1 with Kitchenette, Exercise Room • Master Bedrm/Bath +3 BR • Patio w/Fireplace, 2.26A-/+ • $745K

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• 5BR/4BA, southern exposure • Open floor plan, yr-rd mtn views • 7.5 Ac., privacy, elevator • Large kitchen w/a pantry room • 2 stone fireplaces in living rooms • Furnished & equipped

$649K

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THIS IS IT! LOCATION & PRIVACY

• Just like new! 3BR/3BA suites • Granite, maple floors, ½ BA, 5Ac • Open floor plan w/cathedral ceiling • Garage: heated, tall doors & storage House Generator, large deck $620K

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• 5BR/3BA,new carpet, granite appliances. Hot tub room. • baths w/radiant heat • wood-beamed kitch-din-liv rm • long distant mtn range views • 2 living areas, Mudroom • 200 yds to Home Stretch Trail metal roof, furnished $675K

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