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Gov. Scott appoints Soucy for Rutland Senate seat
New Killington fire station proposed Citizen committee selects top site after considering a dozen
By Evan Johnson
By Polly Lynn Mikula
Summer Solstice is June 21 Summer officially begins June 21 with the longest day of the year, a.k.a. the Summer Solstice. Enjoy 15 hours and 31 minuntes of daylight Wednesday. Rochester revotes Tuesday, June 20, Rochester will revote on whether or not to join the proposed Act 46 school merger. South Royalton revoted June 13 and reversed their previous vote, which effectively denied the merger. Another affirmative vote in Rochester would create a Rochester, Bethel, South Royalton district. Results of the vote were not available at press time. Visit mountaintimes.info
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KILLINGTON—Do we really need a new fire station? Was the first question the Fire Department Facility Review Committee asked themselves when they formed in December 2014. Two and a half years later, the committee concluded that the town does indeed need a new station and that the best site would be a four acre lot just southeast of Woods Road. The Woods Spa and Resort shares the site’s western border, and Peppino’s and Mountain Sports Inn are located across Killington Road. A separate road Public safety, page 3
Ski Vermont fêtes successful winter, 21 percent growth By Evan Johnson
Just two weeks after the longest season in the East called it quits, the Vermont Ski Areas Association met in Killington on Thursday, June 15 to celebrate a season of highlights that included the return of World Cup ski racing to Killington Resort and multiple snowstorms that slammed the Green Mountains and brought visitors to the state to enjoy winter. Vermont’s 19 alpine ski areas saw 3.9 million skier visits this past winter — an increase of 21 percent after low snowfall last year. Ski Vermont president Parker Riehle said this number was more accurate than in past years thanks to improved technology that tracks use of ski passes and tickets. Due to the high snowfalls from winter storms Pluto and Stella, Ski Vermont sent out a record 21 “powder alerts” to their email subscribers. There were some new faces in the audience due to acquisitions announced earlier this year. Next to Killington’s general manager Mike Solimano sat Bobby Murphy, the newest general manager of Stowe Mountain Resort. Murphy’s arrival comes as Vail Resorts announced its plans to purchase the resort in February. The deal is the Colorado ski resort giant’s first purchase of a resort in Vermont as well as the East. In April, news broke that Aspen Skiing Co., also from Colorado, would purchase Stratton Mountain’s parent company, Intrawest. Also in attendance was Ralph DesLauriers, who, after starting Bolton Valley with his father in 1966, reacquired the property this spring. While experiencing good traffic and ample snow at resorts, the Skier days, page 4
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Proposed new Killington Public Safety Building on Killington Road.
On Monday, June 19, Governor Phil Scott announced the appointment of David Soucy as Senator for the Rutland District, serving Rutland County. He will serve alongside Senators Peg Flory and Brian Collamore. Soucy, a resident of Killington, was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former Senator Kevin Mullin, who was recently appointed as chair of the Green Mountain Care Board. Keeping with traditional practice when replacing a member of the Legislature, Gov. Scott selected a replacement from the same political party, Republican. “Dave brings a wealth of busiRutland Senate Seat, page 7
New “Six Peaks Killington” announced
Preliminary steps for Phase 1 of village underway
By Karen Lorentz
KILLINGTON—With a December 2016 mediaHart Howerton did the renderings. tion process leading to the settlement of some comColorful new banners, which are already up at plex issues, including an old lawsuit, the appeals to Snowshed and at the Snowshed Pond Umbrella SP Land Company’s Act 250 permit for a village at Bar site, display the summer scene and include the website. The banners were designed by the fatherKillington have been successfully dropped and viland-son McGuire Marketing team, working out of lage progress is being made. Vermont and Miami. Selbo said he has already had a SP Land received a revised Phase I Village pergood response mit in January THE PERMITTED PHASE I ALLOWS FOR: regarding the 2017 with its village and reattendant appeal CLOSE TO 200 RESIDENTIAL UNITS; 30,000 period ending quests for future SQUARE FEET OF NEW RETAIL SPACE; A NEW in February. A information via final settlement the website’s SKIER SERVICES LODGE; AND A VILLAGE with original contact section. GREEN AND SKI PLAZA. permit appellant Steve Durkee was completed in March with a land Meeting permit conditions swap and other matters successfully negotiated, Selbo said UVM’s Consulting Archeological SP Land President Steven Selbo told the Mountain Program made an in-depth review of archeological Times. The Phase I design for the Village Master Plan matters — required by the Vermont Department of is moving ahead, Selbo said, noting there were no Historic Preservation as a condition to the resort’s changes needed to the plan and it was not affected parking project permit. The project included digby the agreement. ging test pits every 10 meters along Roaring Brook to Since March, SP Land has moved forward on sev- check for any Native American artifacts. While Selbo eral fronts with two required studies (attached to Act hasn’t received a final report, he was informed that 250 permit conditions) and village work, including none were found, he said. the name Six Peaks Killington, village logo design, The consultants also made an investigation of and a website. The website,livekillington.com, a steam-powered sawmill site that operated in the includes the new summer view of the village green early 1900s when logging was conducted on the as well as a winter sunset skier view. Project architect mountain and surrounding areas. Selbo said he was Village, page 4
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Public safety: Proposed site for building
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continued from page 1 off Killington Road would be built to access the site. Volunteer citizens, many of whom admitted to beinginitially skeptical of the project, its needs and costs, made up the committee. “Am I here to rubber stamp the project or are we actually here to evaluate it?” said Stephen Finneron, remembered asking bluntly at the first committee gathering. In addition to Finneron, Otto Iannantuoni, Vito Rasenas and Andrew Salamon make up the town Fire Department Facility Review Committee. (Andrea Weymouth was part of the original committee but felt she could not continue due to her absences.) “We need a fire house on an emergency level,” said Chet Hagenbarth, highway and facilities director, Monday, June 19. “We’re in violation of state mandates. We have a fire department that doesn’t even meet fire code,” he said. “Nor does the fire department own all the land it currently occupies.” But as part of their multi-year process ,the committee first considered what it would take to retrofit the current location. A lengthy report by architects Dore and Whittier helped the committee to determine that “The current site is inadequate to meet the current needs and future needs of the Killington fire station and renovating the existing structure is not cost effective,” according to an initial status report they gave to the Select Board in February 2015. Proposed location In April 2015 the Fire Department Facility Review Committee concluded, “Yes, we need a fire department. No, it can’t be here,” remembered committee member Stephen Finneron, referring to its current location. At that point the committee started exploring other sites in town—some for sale, others not. Through 2015 and 2016, the committee considered a total of 13 sites weighing a multitude of criteria from ease of access and distance, to cost of site work, to cost and quantity of land available, then ranking those criteria. Four good possibilities rose to the top and were further investigated. From there, the committee concluded that the best site would be a four acre lot just south of Woods Road. “We didn’t consider this site until we ran out of other options that were functional and affordable. To be honest, we really didn’t want to re-approach Steve Durkee, but we did and he’s been great to deal with,” said Hagenbarth, explaining that two and a half years earlier they had first considered another piece of land Durkee owned next to Charity’s. The committee had used it as a sample off-site location during preliminary comparisons between retrofitting the existing building and building at a new site. “He honestly had the best two sites on Killington Road, in my opinion,” said Hagenbarth. The sample site turned out not to be big enough to meet the town’s needs. The town negotiated a purchase price of $525,000 for four acres of land. Additionally, Durkee will provide $20,000 of in kind services to prep the site. Voters will be asked to approve $634,360, which in addition to the purchase of the land, includes engineering investigation and design ($21,860) and architectural design ($87,500) so that an accurate project cost and scope can be presented to the voters the following summer for approval. Tentative scope of project The proposed scope of the project envisions a public safety building to house the fire department and first responders, police department and Killington Search and Rescue. It will have seven bays to meet the town’s current need (six for the fire department and one for police or ambulance) and also allow for expansion to an eighth bay, in the future, if needed, Hagenbarth noted. It will also have a meeting room with an outside entrance that will be used primarily for training, but could also serve as a community meeting space. The tentative building estimate is $3.5-$4 million. It will be called the Killington Public Safety Buidling. The plans for the existing building are to remove the south part of the building (facing Killington Market), which does not meet code, and keep the three bays that were a later addition. The fire department would also continue to use the 35,000 gallon water storage tank below the bays, which is refilled by the river. Timeline July 4, 2017: Information about the location and tentative project scope will be available at Killington’s Fourth of July celebration. August 2017: Town warning for September vote to buy proposed land September 2017: Vote to buy proposed land Summer 2018: Vote on specific design/plan/scope Spring 2019: Construction to begin
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continued from page 1 told that no further investigations beyond the proper description recordings made by the UVM team are likely to be required by Historic Preservation. Another condition to the resort’s parking project and SP Land’s permit concerns a wetlands permit that was received five years ago and that expires this year. Engineers are currently resurveying and records are being made to enable the state to extend the permit, Selbo noted. Noting that the village design was done in 2011, Selbo said that since that time he has had preliminary meetings with various contractors regarding site work and building construction. They have pointed out various cost-saving items and different ways of handling construction costs as well as new best practices, he said. Asked about next steps, Selbo said that a stormwater pond is required for the parking project and that in turn requires a winter removal of trees before stumping and pond construction can occur. This pond would be built on the northern portion of the 90-acre site, which has resort and Phase I land. A timeline for this project is dependent upon finding a partner, a project Selbo is also currently working on. Six Peaks Killington The new Six Peaks Killington village will be located on 303 acres in the heart of the resort. World-renowned architects/planners Hart Howerton of New York and San Francisco designed the master plan for SP Land. The permitted Phase I allows for: close to 200 residential units with underground parking in three-to-five story buildings; 30,000 square feet of new retail space; a new skier services lodge (replacing Snowshed and Ramshead lodges); and a village green and ski plaza. Phase I also includes offering single family and duplex home sites with ski-in, ski-out access at the nearby Ramshead Brook proposed development (as part of the 248 total units permitted in Phase I). It is anticipated that at village buildout, there could be more than 1,900 residences consisting of a mix of condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes as well as a vibrant main street lined with shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and pedestrian area in the village core, Selbo said. Slow, steady progress SP Land filed an Act 250 application for a Killington Village master plan in Feb. 2012. A second application was filed by Killington Resort for a new resort parking project (new parking area to replace the Snowshed lots, which will be lost to the village), which also includes a realignment of part of Killington Road, reconfiguration of the hotel parking lot, and associated stormwater treatment (including the pond mentioned above). A 61-page permit decision was handed down Oct. 7, 2013. The Superior Court’s environmental division rendered a June 21, 2016, merits decision and judgment order affirming the District #1 Environmental Commission’s 2013 permit subject to conditions that SP Land could live with. A July 2016 motion to alter that led to an Aug. 29 amended judgment order that was being appealed to the state Supreme Court when the December 2016 agreement finally allowed Village progress.
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association recorded other highlights from the hill in Montpelier. This year, following a request by Governor Phil Scott for level funding of all departments, the VSAA successfully lobbied against cuts in its partnership grant with the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. The VSAA also lobbied the House Ways & Means Committee to preserve an exemption from an education property tax on lifts and snowmaking equipment in order to be treated the same as the machinery and equipment of other businesses around the state. An additional occupancy fee proposal was killed in the Senate Appropriations Committee that would have imposed a $2 per night fee on every room reserved in the state. Michael Berry, after 25 years at the National Ski Areas Association, plans to retire from his role as president at the end of the year. Ski Vermont recognized Berry with an achievement award. In remarks made before the meeting broke for lunch and then golf, Berry described some of the challenges facing the ski business, including finding employees, combatting climate change, and transforming first-time skiers and riders into lifelong advocates of the sport. Berry described the need to create products that would appeal to young and techsavvy audiences in metropolitan areas that may have skied once. “It’s the experience that you create that will draw people to the sport, allowing them to fall in love with the sport forever,” he said. “Keep in mind, what we sell is magic.”
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Traffic update: expect delays and rugged roads
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Alternating traffic patterns are expected to cause delays in travel as local road construction continues in Killington, Rochester and Ludlow. Route 4 Crews are scheduled to be onsite doing shoulder work mid-week during this week. Shoulder work will begin near or at the Rutland Town/Rutland City line and head east into Mendon. After placing the first pieces of a precast culvert last week near the Skyeship Gondola in Killington, crews will begin shifting traffic over to the previously closed portion of the road. This work will require a onelane alternating traffic pattern and delays are expected. Route 73 Cold-planing between the top of the Brandon Gap and the intersection of Route 73 and Bingo Road is expected to be completed this week. Sections of Route 73 will have a gravel surface during this time. Meanwhile, subcontractors will continue ditching work on the mountain portion of Route 73. Cyclists and motorcyclists are urged to exercise caution or seek an alternate route. Bridge closures to affect travel in Ludlow Two bridges in the Ludlow area are experiencing closures and delays as improvements continue. Drivers driving on Route 103 in Ludlow will need to find alternative routes of travel from now until July 15; a 35-day closure is in effect as workers replace Bridge 25 over the Black River. Truck and through-traffic is to follow the designated detour utilizing Route 103, Route 11, and Route 100 while local traffic is advised to use a bypass on North Depot St. and High St. Truck traffic is prohibited from using the local detour. Crews have completed the demolition and continue to drive piles, set abutments and begin backfilling. Structural steel should be set this week. On Bridge 99 on Route 100 over Branch Brook, crews have completed striping and plug joint activities. The bridge may be temporarily reduced to alternating oneway traffic at times, assisted by flaggers.
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Young bears are released back to the wild The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department successfully released several young orphaned bears back into the wild after a short stay with a wildlife rehabilitator. The cubs had shown up malnourished in residential areas earlier this spring. Working in partnership with New Hampshire Fish & Game, the young bears were brought back to health by bear rehabilitators Ben and Phoebe Kilham in Lyme, N.H. The bears were released in southern Vermont at one of Fish & Wildlife’s large
“IT’S UP TO ALL OF US TO CHANGE OUR BEHAVIOR AND REMOVE ANY POTENTIAL BEAR ATTRACTANTS FROM OUR YARDS SO THAT YOUNG BEARS LIKE THESE CAN LIVE A WILD AND NATURAL LIFE.” wildlife management areas. Forrest Hammond, Vermont’s lead bear biologist, thanked the Vermont residents who alerted wildlife officials to the presence of the cubs in distress. “We are grateful when concerned citizens report these bears to their local warden, rather than attempting to handle a wild animal themselves. People mistakenly think that young animals are in distress and in need of rescue and they sometimes intervene directly, putting their safety and that of the animal at risk,” he said. “In most situations, animals do best when they remain in the wild,” he added. “However, in rare instances we do come across an orphaned bear that trained wildlife professionals are able to help. We hope that these bears remain in the woods and continue to live as wild bears.” Hammond distinguishes orphaned juvenile bears from “problem bears” that have been repeatedly lured by human foods until they develop bad behaviors. There are no rehabilitation facilities or zoos that are willing to take a bear once it becomes a problem animal, so he urges people to avoid leaving out attractants such as bird feeders or garbage that can cause bears to associate people with food. He also urges residents to secure backyard chicken coops and bee hives with electric fencing to avoid attracting bears. “It’s nearly impossible to relocate or rehabilitate a bear once it associates humans with food,” Hammond noted. “We get hundreds of bear complaints a year and, while we work to find a resolution that benefits all concerned, it sometimes can have fatal consequences for the bear. It’s up to all of us to change our behavior and remove any potential bear attractants from our yards so that young bears like these can live a wild and natural life.” For more information visit vtfishandwildlife.com.
On a single night in January this year, 1,225 Vermonters were found to be literally homeless. The 2017 Point-in-Time Count Report, released Thursday, June 15, the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness and the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance, showed an overall increase in homelessness by 11 percent compared to the 2016 Point-in-Time Count. While there was an overall statewide increase, there were striking regional differences. In Rutland County, a total of 183 people were recorded as homeless at the Point-in-Time Count, 170 (92 percent) of whom IN RUTLAND were recorded as “sheltered.” That COUNTY, A TOTAL number represents a OF 183 PEOPLE 32 percent increase (45 people) over WERE RECORDED 2016. In 2017, 43 of AS HOMELESS. those people were the victims of domestic violence, 40 suffered from severe mental illness, 30 were experiencing problems with substance abuse and 17 were veterans. 2017 served as the baseline year for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to track progress toward ending youth homelessness. In Vermont, the number of homeless youth ages 18-24 who were homeless was 142, up from 120 in 2016. Half of these youth were in Rutland, Washington and Chittenden counties. Forty-two of them reported chronic health conditions: four had a physical disability, 18 a severe mental illness and five an “other chronic health condition.” “The work of local communities, with the help of local, state and federal investments, is needed now more than ever,” MaryEllen Mendl, co-chair of the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness said in a statement. “The Trump budget would cut off affordable housing assistance to an estimated 750 Vermont families, putting them at risk of eviction and homelessness. It also eliminates numerous key programs that fund the creation of new affordable homes, like Community Development Block Grants, HOME and the National Housing Trust Fund.” The report comes from data collected for the annual point-in-time count, an unduplicated count of persons experiencing literal homelessness on the night of Jan.
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Report rates statewide efforts to feed kids A report released June 13 by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) confirms that Vermont continues to be a national leader in the fight to end childhood hunger, especially during the summer months when free school meals are not available. With outreach and assistance from Hunger Free Vermont, Vermont is one of the six states recognized for having strong participation in both summer breakfast and summer lunch. The “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation” report shows that Vermont has maintained its national ranking at no. 3 in serving kids summer meals, with an average daily participation of 9,041 — a 3 percent increase in average daily participation over summer 2015. It also shows that Vermont’s summer breakfast participation grew, now ranking 10th in average daily participation of summer breakfasts. Meanwhile, average daily participation in summer meals on the national scale has gone down, with 3 million children getting summer meals—4.8 percent fewer than were served in the previous summer. The national Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) has seen consistent growth over the past decade in Vermont among low-income children despite declining overall school enrollment. In just the last six years, the number of summer programs serving meals has grown by 79 percent. Many summer meal sites struggle to cover added costs such as transportation, site supervision and enrichment programming. “The rural nature of our state presents unique challenges for sponsors who provide summer meals to children,” said Marissa Parisi, executive director at Hunger Free Vermont. “While USDA child nutrition programs provide critical funding for these efforts, communities must be very resourceful in stretching those dollars to maximum effect and identifying other funding sources to cover shortfalls.”
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Downtown Rutland continues to evolve, adapt By Steve Costello
As regular readers may recall, I am a lover of fables, stories that for generations have carried a message. With the recent news about the purchase of two key downtown buildings by MKF Properties and plans in the work for a variety of projects downtown, I am reminded of one of Aesop’s lesser-known fables, “The Bat and the Weasels.” The coverage about MKF’s purchase of 72 Merchants Row and 77 Grove from out-of-state owners sparked a lot of positivity, signaling good things to come. While many are thrilled about the Grove Street purchase, returning the Merchants Row property to capable, long-view owners is equally exciting. These purchases, the opening of the new popup art gallery, Space, the growth of Castleton University housing, the impending opening of The Vermont Butcher Shop a few blocks south of downtown, the Strongs Avenue revitalization project, work on the Center Street Marketplace, and new sculptures planned for installation downtown starting later this year, herald a positive trend. Plans yet to be formally announced for a new juice bar, a new sandwich spot, and possibly a new restaurant, and improvements at several other locations, heighten the sense of optimism. Yet, some continue to play an old, negative message and criticize downtown without having set foot in it in months; some seem ready to write its obituary. Like all downtowns, Rutland’s has gone through ebbs and flows. In my grandfather’s time and up through the 60s, downtown stores carried everything from shoes and clothing to hardware, tools, cigars and medicines — just about everything one might need to purchase. Sears and Roebuck and other catalog companies provided competition, but downtown offered personal attention and immediacy. Back in the day there were multiple theaters, of the live and film variety — The Playhouse, which became the Paramount; the Opera House; The Strand, which now houses the Rutland Area Food Coop; and the Grand, which today houses a Japanese restaurant, among other things. As tastes and technology changed, so did the downtown. By the 70s, the first big wave of mall development began to hit downtowns nationwide, and though Rutland’s downtown remained the center of commerce, it faced a variety of woes. Fire destroyed the Berwick Hotel. Multiplex theaters signaled the decline of historic theaters. More recently, the internet offered one-day delivery of virtually anything. Today, Downtown Rutland is an evolving center with greater focus on dining, entertainment, the arts, and education — yet it retains a strong core of specialty retailers, high-quality clothing and jewelry, and central office suites and professional services. With more people buying everything from toilet paper to hardware online, local businesses and building owners have had to adapt. And Downtown itself has had to react to changing visitor and resident expectations. Which brings us to “The Bat and the Weasels.” As the story goes, a bat landed accidentally in a weasel’s nest, where the weasel prepared to pounce. The bat pleaded for his life, but the weasel, saying that he was by nature the enemy of birds, moved forward. The bat assured the weasel that he was not a bird, but a mouse, and was set free. A little later, the bat was caught by another weasel, and the bat again begged for his life. This weasel had a special hostility toward mice, but the bat assured him that he was not a mouse, but a bat, and his life was spared again. The moral: It is wise to turn one’s circumstances to one’s best account. Downtown Rutland is doing it now, and has done it for generations. Despite its challenges, like the bat, Downtown will continue to adjust to its situation and ensure that it lives on. Steve Costello is a Green Mountain Power vice president who lives in Rutland Town.
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Healthcare for all is needed now Dear Editor, I am a father, husband, and small business owner, and my work is as a healthcare provider. Since going into business for myself in 2001, I have lived either without health insurance, or with uncertainty about insurance availability and affordability. My kids grew up enjoying team sports, skiing/riding, and biking, as so many great Vermont kids do, often without any insurance coverage if they got hurt. I believe that healthcare is a basic and universal human need. We will all be patients at some point in our lives. Universal healthcare should, therefore, be a human right. Vermont would be a better place to live, work, go to school, and raise a family if we implemented Act 48, giving all Vermonters that right to quality healthcare. This is why I am a member of the Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign at the Vermont Workers Center, and will be working and organizing to make this happen. So many other nations provide this for their people, and at less cost than we in Vermont and the United States pay. If they can do this, so can we. Scott Earisman, Essex
Thanking local organizations for supporting BRSU Dear Editor, On behalf of the Bendetail make this organizanington-Rutland Supervition first class, but the care sory Union (BRSU) I would they give with class makes like to extend our sincerest them truly great. gratitude to some of the Executive Director Tom organizations that have Donahue and BROC- Comoffered support to our stumunity Action in Southdents and families through- western Vermont have been out the 2016-2017 school an invaluable resource to year. the BRSU; YOUR HARD Casella whether Waste Manit is food, WORK AND agement housing SELFLESSNESS has continassistance, ually offered or fuel asDOES NOT GO unwavering sistance, this UNNOTICED. support organizato students and families tion is there. If they do not particularly with the Comhave the resources, they are munity Clean Up project in willingly searching for or the Danby and Mt. Tabor providing contact informacommunities. Casella’s tion for the organization customer service and prothat does. They truly put fessionalism is second to their clients first and the none. This organization communities they serve are is impacting lives locally, fortunate to have access to state-wide, and throughout their services. The sincerthe Northeast. ity and care they provide Executive Director greatly impacts each Tammy Mosher and the person who walks through Stratton Foundation are their doors and that speaks the model for excellence in volumes to the character community service. This and class BROC exudes day organization has given in and day out. back to our communities in Thank you for all of the a plethora of generous acts. acts of kindness shown to Most notably they have students and families of the kick started a Backpack BRSU this year. Your hard Program at Currier Memowork and selflessness does rial School,which provides not go unnoticed and is students with a bag of nutri- greatly appreciated. tious food to bring home on Billy Canfield, homethe weekend. The commuschool coordinator, Bennication and attention to nington-Rutland SU
More state control is not the answer Dear Editor, Two years ago, I wrote an op-ed that opened: “The Legislature can work with local communities to improve education, or it can push them around.” This is the fundamental choice that the governor and lawmakers continued to wrestle with this session. In 2015, the debate was over school district consolidation. This year, the discussion hinges on savings from lower premiums for teachers’ health insurance, which have already been set for 2018. Both issues involve the state imposing control over local school management, and both have profound implications for communities. While framed as a way to reduce property taxes, this latest push for more state control appears to be coming from a desire to solve chronic General Fund revenue problems without raising General Fund taxes. In January, the governor proposed moving $50 million in General Fund costs to property taxes and leaning on local school boards to make cuts to cover these costs. While House and Senate leaders rightly rejected that idea, the Senate itself decided last month to push $8 million of GenSchool governance, page 7
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CAPITOL QUOTES “Increasing the availability of affordable housing in Vermont has consistently been one of my top priorities. After more than 15 years of fighting for the National Housing Trust Fund, I am very pleased to see all 50 states receive funds to provide housing for people who are most in need. I am pleased that, once again, Vermont will receive $3 million from the National Housing Trust Fund.” Said U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders June 15 announcing that the funds will be used to build, preserve, and rehabilitate affordable rental housing. Sanders helped lead a 15year effort to pass and fund the National Housing Trust Fund. Last year, the first year of the new program, Vermont was also awarded $3 million to help provide housing for extremely low-income families.
“Vermont’s community hospitals rely heavily on savings from federally mandated discounted prescription drugs to provide high quality affordable health care in the communities they serve. My legislation would close a loophole that allows drug companies to deny discounts for certain drugs.” Said U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, June 14, introducing bipartisan legislation to close a loophole in a federal drug discount program that is driving up the cost of prescription drugs purchased by rural hospitals and other eligible providers for their patients. The bill would lower prescription drug costs for several hospitals in Vermont, including Rutland Regional Medical Center. Current law allows drug companies to deny discounts to providers for so-called ‘orphan drugs’ that treat rare diseases.
“This is a hollow retreat from normalization that takes a swipe at Americans’ freedom to travel, at our national interest, and at the people of Cuba who yearn to reconnect with us—all just to score a political favor with a small and dwindling faction here at home… President Trump has said that Obama got a ‘bad deal’ on Cuba, but the evidence is overwhelmingly to the contrary, which every federal agency has recognized, but the current White House chooses to ignore...Today the President has needlessly provoked a confrontation with Congress on behalf of a shrinking minority who—for reasons that have nothing to do with our national interests—favor turning the clock back to the failed policy of the past.” Said U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, June 16, reacting to President Trump’s decision to tighten restrictions on travel and trade between Americans and Cuba. Leahy, for two decades, has led in pressing for reform of the failed five-decades-old U.S. policy on Cuba.
School governance: Local control is better than state mandates continued from page 6 eral Fund obligations onto property taxes. Same bad idea, just smaller scale. Then when everyone thought the 2017 legislative session was about to close at the beginning of May, the governor proposed that the state take over health insurance negotiations with teachers — even though teachers are employees of local school districts, not the state. He has suggested that if the Legislature does not give him this authority, he will veto the budget. The governor’s simplistic and unnecessary proposal has created chaos in Montpelier and put the Legislature two weeks beyond its scheduled adjournment. The administration has provided little information about how this hastily drawn plan, which would
upset long-established labor law, would work. A seven-page memo by Legislative Council lawyers lays out myriad problems with and unanswered questions about the proposal. Who knew that health care negotiations with teachers could be so complicated? While Legislative leaders are right to oppose the governor’s intervention into local school district labor negotiations, they have nevertheless been floating their own state intervention proposals, trying to extract savings from local school districts, much as the governor had proposed back in January. All of the time, effort, and heartache that has gone into wresting control from local communities — for
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no apparent good reason — might be better spent working with them. Instead of assuming that school boards and local voters — the same voters who elected legislators and the governor — are incapable of making sound decisions about our public schools, maybe the governor should start a conversation about something other than extracting money from public education to fill General Fund gaps. Maybe we could talk about the children that the state is charged with educating and educators’ challenges of getting that job done in a time of unprecedented income inequality. Paul A. Cillo, Hardwick Cillo is the president of Public Assets Institute.
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continued from page 1 ness experience to this position, which will serve the people of Rutland County well,” said Gov. Scott. “With his commitment to serving Vermonters, I am confident he will be a positive force in Montpelier, proudly representing the people of Rutland.” Soucy has been a Vermont resident since 1997 and has served as the general manager and head golf professional at Green Mountain National Golf Course in Killington. He is a member of various state and local organizations, including the Killington Pico Area Association, the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “I’m honored to have been selected to serve the residents of Rutland County, and look forward to working with my fellow legislators and Governor
DAVID SOUCY Scott to promote economic development and address the crucial issues facing Vermonters,” said Soucy. Soucy, a former professional golfer, is the past president of the Vermont Chapter of the Professional Golf Association of America and currently sits on the board of directors of New England PGA. In 2012, Soucy started Legislative Golf Day at the Vermont State House to develop
relationships between legislators and leaders of the Vermont golf industry. He attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Depite the fact that it’s a busy time of year for golf, Soucy said he didn’t think the two-day veto session would interfere with his responsibilities running Green Mountain National Golf Course, one of Killington’s two golf courses. While his scheduled time for the legislative session may be brief, Soucy said he wanted to focus on issues surrounding economic development, specifically Act 250. “We need to be able to promote economic development without all the time and money that it normally takes,” he said. Soucy will be sworn in this week. He will be participating in the veto session, which begins Wednesday, June 21.
Homelessness: Report releases point-in-time state numbers continued from page 5 24, 2017. The count was organized by Vermont’s two federally-recognized Continuum of Care programs (CoC): the Chittenden County CoC and the 11 local coalitions that make up the Balance of State CoC. These networks are comprised of homeless and human service organizations, housing agencies, government agencies, health care providers, private funders, and other partners that strive to eliminate homelessness in Vermont. Additional point-in-time count findings: • 134 people were unsheltered, a 14 percent decrease from last year. • Just under half of the people (47 percent) were homeless for the first time. • 267 persons (22 percent) self-reported as survivors of domestic violence, a 40-person increase from 2016. • Due to coordinated statewide efforts, the population of homeless veterans has steadily declined since the 2013 Count. 2017 saw a continuation of this downward trend with 94 veterans counted, a 15 percent decrease compared to last year. • 340 people (28 percent) reported having a severe mental illness. • 228 people (19 percent) reported having a substance abuse disorder. The point-in-time count findings come on the heels of the release of the Out of Reach Report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition, which reported that Vermont’s average fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,139. In order to afford this — without paying more than 30 percent of income on rent and utilities — a household must earn $45,545 annually, translating to a $21.90 hourly wage. This is unaffordable for a large percentage of Vermonters. The report found that Vermont has the fifth largest affordability gap for renters of any state in the nation. High rents, coupled with vacancy rates as low as 1 percent, continue to be barriers to finding and retaining housing.
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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Figure Drawing
6 p.m. Chaffee Art Center hosts figure drawing sessions, 6-8 p.m. Live model. Bring drawing materials & paper pad. Boards & benches provided. Advance registration required to 802-7750062. Members $10; Non-members $15. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. chaffeeartcenter.org
Schoolhouse Slate Program
6 p.m. 19th Century Tablets: Schoolhouse Slates program hosted by Castleton Historical Society held at Castleton Community Center. Presenters are Dale and Joan Prouty. Light refreshments follow. 2108 Main St., Castleton.
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.
Write Now
6:30 p.m. Release your inner writer’s block with prompts and guidance from facilitator Joanna Tebbs Young. All writer styles and skills welcome to Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. $15 members; $20 public. RSVP required to 802-775-0356. Info, chaffeeartcenter.org.
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 21
Summer Solstice Bikram Yoga **
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
Sip N Dip
6:30 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers Sip N’ Dip painting class with local artist. It’s Arts Night Out! Materials provided; bring a good friend and a bottle of wine or beer for an evening of fun and creativity. BYOB. $25/$30. RSVP required to 802-775-0356. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. chaffeeartcenter. org.
Otter Creek Watershed Meeting
6:30 p.m. Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District hosts meeting on updates of Upper Otter Creek Watershed Tactical Basin Plan. Bring your thoughts and concerns. 6:30-8 p.m. at West Rutland Town Hall Auditorium, 35 Marble St., West Rutland.
Devil’s Bowl Drag Racing
7 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Asphalt Track Racing: Show & Go Wednesday night drag racing series. Grandstands $5, pits $10, race fee $10. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.
Song Circle
7:15 p.m. Song circle and jam session at Godnick Adult Center, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Donations welcome. Info, 802-775-1182.
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.
THURSDAY
Create on Slate
2:30 p.m. Slate Valley Museum offers free craft activity series for kids, Create on Slate on third Wednesday of each month, June 21, July 19, Aug. 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Drop in, create themed art, take home! All ages, must be accompanied by adult. 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. slatevalleymuseum.org.
Farmers Market
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.
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 802-7730600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org
Open Swim **
JUNE 22
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.
RAVNAH Clinic
9:30 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/food care clinic: Appletree Apartments, Appletree Lane, Fair Haven. $10 foot clinic. No appt. needed. Info, 802-770-1536.
Story Hour
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.
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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. 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.
Blood Drive
10 a.m. Red Cross blood drive at Castleton American Legion, 378 Route 4a West, Bomoseen. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Use rapid pass at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass. Bring donor cards or photo ID. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment at 800-733-2767.
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, Folk music with Larry Allen Brown and The Acoustic Earth Orchestra. By donation.4:30-7:30 p.m. barnarts.org, 802-234-1645.
Artist Reception
5 p.m. VINS partners with Collective in Woodstock, to introduce work of Jim Maas. Reception 5-7 p.m. at Collective, showcasing bird carvings made from tupelo wood. 46 Central St., Woodstock.
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.
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. Vemont 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.
Rutland Young Professionals Mixer
6 p.m. Rutland Young Professionals June mixer at GMP Energy Innovation Center, Merchants Row, Rutland. Free to attend. Come mingle with other young professionals! Not just young... all ages. rutlandyoungprofessionals.org.
LPCTV Annual Meeting
6 p.m. LPCTV holds annual meeting with awards ceremony, board elections, and special announcement of new name. 37C Main St., Ludlow. Open to all community members. Light refreshments. RSVP at pcody@lpctv.org or 802-228-8808.
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.
Author Appearance
6:30 p.m. Join VPR commentator Bill Schubart, talking on his book “Lila and Theron” at Phoenix Books Rutland, 2 Center St. Gift with purchase of book at the event. 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 Starline Rhythm Boys. 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.
Open Mic
7 p.m. Open mic with Jim Yeager at ArtisTree Community Arts Center. Relaxed, supportive, fun atmosphere. All levels/abilities welcome. Solo or group, come play or just watch. 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.
Book Discussion - Ludlow
7 p.m. Friends of the Library in Ludlow hosts an appearance by Margo Caulfield, Cavendish resident, talking about Alexandr Solzhenitsyn and her children’s book about his life, “Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, the Writer Who Changed History.” Fletcher Memorial Library, books available. Main Street, Ludlow.
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7:30 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival 40th anniversary summer season. June 22-July 8, Theresa Rebeck’s world premiere “Downstairs” featuring Tyne and Tim Daly in a thought provoking family drama. Strong language. Tickets $42+, 802-867-2223 ext 2. Tonight is preview night. 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset. dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Gather at the River Choral Festival
7:30 p.m. Castleton University hosts Gather at the River Choral Festival, June 22-23. Tonight’s concert: Maple Jam. Casella Theater at Castleton Univ., 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton. Free, open to the public.
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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.
Book Sale
10 a.m. Proctor Free Library annual book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4 Main St., Proctor.
Story Time
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: Rob Gardner. Vendors or info, call 802353-4620. Main St. (Route 100), Rochester.
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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.
Gather at the River Choral Festival
5:30 p.m. Castleton University hosts Gather at the River Choral Festival, June 22-23. Tonight’s concert: conference concert featuring the Brahms Liebeslieder Walzes and other works. Casella Theater at Castleton Univ., 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton. Free, open to the public.
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, Copilot.
Ain’t Dead Yet
6 p.m. “Senior” meeting, a reunion of the old folks from Killington, just a one-nighter like previous Ain’t Dead Yet reunions. Held at Pasta Pot, to include plenty of drinks, food, and some serious poker games. No stick ball this year, no volleyball ... no one in their 70s wants to play! Route 4, on the Sherburne Flats, Killington.
Chamber Music
7:30 p.m. An evening of exceptional chamber music with cellist Maxim Kozlov and pianist Sakiko Ohashi, featuring the music of Dimitri Shostakovich and Robert Schumann. At ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret. $10 tickets at the door, all ages welcome. Cash bar and desserts available. 802-457-3500; artistreevt.org.
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Long Trail Century Ride
7th annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports program. Rides include 100-, 60-, 40-, 20-mile options, plus family friendly 5K, and a new mountain bike session at Killington Resort. Rides start/end at Long Trail Brewery, 5520 US-4, Bridgewater Corners. Noon start to apres ride festival at the Brewery, including live music by Live at the Fillmore Band, barbecue, silent auction, kids’ activities, bike demos, vendor village, and more, on the lawn along the Ottauquechee River. Gates for party are 12-7 p.m., and it’s open to the public: $15 adults, $10 ages 7-12, age 6 and under free. longtrailcenturyride.com.
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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, 802747-6300.
Mindful Movements
8 a.m. Rise and shine with mindful movements, gentle stretches and chair yoga to awaken the body and settle the mind. 60 minutes of self care. First and third Saturday mornings of each month, 8-9 a.m. at Plymouth Community Center, 35 r u School Drive, Plymouth. Donations in the Co way of dana accepted, but not expected. Contact/RSVP to instructor Susan Mordecai, smordecai6@gmail.com.
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8 a.m. Ludlow Rotary and Okemo Mountain Resort host 10th annual Okemo Bike Climb, 5.8 mile grueling race from Jackson Gore to summit of Okemo Mountain. Registration June 23, 5-8 p.m. and June 24, 8-10 a.m. at Ice House at Jackson Gore. Race starts 10:30 a.m. Barbecue and awards follow. Info, bikereg.com/okemo-bike-climb.
Church Sale
8 a.m. Tag Sale at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, across from church on Route 7 South, Pittsford, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Household items, toys, books, clothing.
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.
Killington Section GMC
9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Bear Mountain, Wallingford. Annual trek north on AT/LT from Route 140 to Spring Lake, through old pasture land and over stone walls, along wood roads and rocky trails, past scene of “The Patch Hollow Horror.” Moderate, 3.7 miles. Meet at Rutland’s Main Street Park at 9 a.m. or Cuttingsville P.O. at 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Call for info, 802-293-2510.
Book Sale
9 a.m. Proctor Free Library annual book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4 Main St., Proctor.
Town Wide Yard Sales
9 a.m. 10th annual Castleton Town Wide Yard Sale day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine. 50+ vendors at Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton, plus around town. Maps available at the center. Info, 802-468-3093.
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A Night of Comedy
7:30 p.m. Brandon Town Players perform production A Night of Comedy, set-up in cabaret style. Comedy skits, improv, words of wisdom, songs, short comedy radio shows, and stand up, plus a magician. Reservations required at 802-345-3033. $7 adults; $5 seniors, students, military. Snacks provided. Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon.
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Tour of Completed NRCS Practices
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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 12-NOON
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7:30 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival 40th anniversary summer season. June 22-July 8, Theresa Rebeck’s world premiere “Downstairs” featuring Tyne and Tim Daly in a thought provoking family drama. Strong language. Tickets $42+, 802867-2223 ext 2. Tonight is opening night, reception follows. 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset. dorsettheatrefestival.org.
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Open Swim **
AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NASH
9/7
9 a.m. VTF&W leads field tour showcasing NRCS EQIP wildlife friendly habitat management practices, 9 a.m.-12 p.m on Tim Cronin’s property in Wells. Meet at Wells Village School, 135 Main St., to carpool. Total walking/outside tour, plan accordingly. RSVP to 802-479-4439. 9:30 a.m. Sun and Moon Salutations for the Solstice with Stephanie Jones, RYT. Cobra Gymnastics & Dance Center, 56 Howe St., Rutland. 9:30-11 a.m. sajyoga.weebly.com. Fee.
Open Gym
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 June 24, 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.
Blood Drive
11 a.m. Red Cross blood drive 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Diamond Run Mall, 46 Diamond Run Mall Place, Rutland. Use rapid pass at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass. Bring donor cards or photo ID. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment at 800-733-2767.
Crochet Class
11 a.m. Two color Tunisian crochet class at Green Mountain Fibers, 259 Woodstock Ave, Rutland. Materials: Tunisian crochet hook, size G, H, or I; and 100 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 plus materials.
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.
Long Trail Century Ride Apres Party
12 p.m. 7th annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports program apres party at Long Trail Brewery, 5520 US-4, Bridgewater Corners. Noon start, including live music by Live at the Fillmore Band, barbecue, silent auction, kids’ activities, bike demos, vendor village, and more, on the lawn along the Ottauquechee River. Gates for party are 12-7 p.m., and it’s open to the public: $15 adults, $10 ages 7-12, age 6 and under free. longtrailcenturyride.com.
Crystal and Gem Show
12 p.m. Crystal and gem show at Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, 120 Merchants Row, Rutland. Come see arrangement of gems and crystals for sale, brought in for the day by out of state vendors. 802-775-8080.
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Author Appearance
2 p.m. Join Brooke Herter James for story time featuring her book “Why Did the Farmer Cross the Road?” at Phoenix Books Rutland, 2 Center St. Free, open to all ages, though ideal for ages 4-8. Info, phoenixbooks.biz; 802855-8078.
Hike and History Tour
2 p.m. Spring Lake Ranch Hike & History Tour, 2-4 p.m. 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville. Join the Vermont Land Trust and Spring Lake Ranch for a guided hike to learn about the history of this protected land. Light refreshments follow. Sign up at vlt.org/event/spring-lake-ranch or 802-62-1222, gauthier@vlt.org.
Field Days
2 p.m. 42nd annual Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival, 2-4 p.m. on the Green at Middletown Springs Historical Society. Fresh strawberry shortcake plus a beverage for $6. Crafters and artists (Peter Huntoon) and more exhibitors have demonstrations. Music by Paul Morgan and friends, plus kids activities. Admission is free. 4 Park Ave, Middletown Springs.
Storytelling Performance
2 p.m. Howard Banow shares “The Story of the Little Mouse,” a Cheyenne Native American tale, in an engaging storytelling performance at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 East Main St., Poultney. Free, all welcome.
Welsh Hymn Sing
2 p.m. Rutland County Amateur (Ham) radio operators features Field Day open house, emergency field operations preparedness drill and public information event at Rutland High School football field announcer’s booth. 2 p.m. Saturday through 2 p.m. Sunday. Get on the air, and get hands-on in fun, learning environment. 5 stations in operation. Info, 802-558-0389.
3 p.m. Gymanfa Ganu and Te Bach held at Castleton Federated Church. Jay G. Williams, III conducts; Rev. Robert A. Noble, III is Accompanist. Angela Champine will sing solo; Meredith Rehbachwill be Welsh language reader. Hymn verses will be sung in both Welsh and English languages. Free will offering for building restoration fund of Federated Church. All welcome. 504 Main St., Castleton.
Rochester Chamber Music Society
Cocktail Dinner Series
4 p.m. Rochester Chamber Music Society opens season with Johannes Quartet performing Mozart String Quartet No. 20 in D major, K. 499, “Hoffmeister,” Bartόk String Quartet No. 3 in C-sharp major, Beethoven String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Federated Church of Rochester, 15 N. Main St., Rochester. Info, rcmsvt.org, 802-767-9234.
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.
Bomobash
5 p.m. Lake Bomoseen Lodge is site of Bomobash for LBA members and friends. George Nostrand performs music, taproom prepares bbq, plus a cash bar (sorry, no coolers) and silent auction. Tickets at john@sudokuvt.com or 201725-2429. Bring a chair. 2551 VT-30, Bomoseen.
Roast Beef Supper
5 p.m. Roast beef supper at Odd Fellows Hall, 37 Lake St, Belmont, 5 p.m. til gone. Benefit Mt. Holly VFD. All you can eat, home style: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, veg. rolls, desserts. $12 adults, $6 kids under 12 years. Info, 802-259-2060.
Ladies Night
6 p.m. Slate Valley Museum holds ladies night shopping event to benefit the museum, 6-8 p.m. Featuring LuLaRoe, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef plus 80s and 90s music and light refreshments. Free admission. 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. slatevalleymuseum.org.
5:30 p.m. Red Clover Inn & Restaurant hosts Meet the Maker, cocktail dinners with a Vermont distiller. This week, Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill pairs with Red Clover chef specialty one-night-only dinner, three gin and vodka cocktails distilled from organic juniper berries and raw honey. Served community-style. $55+. Reservations recommended, 802-775-2290. 7 Woodward Rd., Mendon.
Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing
6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway dirt track racing: Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modifieds, Catamount Mini Sprints. Adults $12, seniors $10, teens $5, kids free. Pits $25/$35. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-2653112.
Gala with the Stars
Deep Sky Discovery Night
7:30 p.m. Deep Sky Night at Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 7:30-11 p.m. Observe night sky with members of Green Mtn Astronomers. Telescopes available. Bring blankets, flashlights, bring binocs or telescopes. Confirm program at 802-273-2282. Monument Hill Rd., Hubbardton. Admission by donation.
Dorset Theatre Festival
7:30 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival 40th anniversary summer season. June 22-July 8, Theresa Rebeck’s world premiere “Downstairs” featuring Tyne and Tim Daly in a thought provoking family drama. Strong language. Tickets $42+, 802867-2223 ext 2. 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset. dorsettheatrefestival.org.
SUNDAY Bikram Yoga **
JUNE 25
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.
Ice Cream Sundays
10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum holds Ice Cream Sundays. Lend a hand making and sampling delicious ice cream at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. while learning the history and science of America’s favorite dessert! Admission. Info, billingsfarm.org, 802-457-2355. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock.
Dorset Theatre Festival
2 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival 40th anniversary summer season. June 22-July 8, Theresa Rebeck’s world premiere “Downstairs” featuring Tyne and Tim Daly in a thought provoking family drama. Strong language. Tickets $42+, 802867-2223 ext 2. 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset. dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Vermont Opera Project
2 p.m. Vermont Opera Project’s second season, presenting Summer Concert at Rutland Free Library, in the Fox Room. Soprano Anya Matanovic and baritone Geoffrey Penar with Djordje Nesic on piano. 10 Court St., Rutland. Visit vtoperaproject.com for tickets and details, $25 adults, $15 students. 800-838-3006.
Paint Parties **
2 p.m. Paint parties at Head Over Heels, for parent and child, 2-4 p.m., $20/ adults and $10/ child. Adults only party 5-8 p.m., $30/ person (register by June 23 for either). Call for details, 802-773-1404, headoverheelsvt.com. 152 N Main St, Rutland.
JUNE 27
8:30 a.m. Yin Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Open House
9 a.m. Just Dance VT dance and fitness studio open house 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at new location, 41 East Center St., in new Dana Center, Rutland. Join a lyrical and hip-hop dance.
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.
Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets Tuesdays at Mendon Methodist Church basement. Info, 802-773-2694.
MIDDLETOWN SPRING STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2 P.M.
Okemo Valley Restaurant Week
Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce’s second week of Restaurant Week, June 25-29. Purchase a $10 pass at Chamber Office to participate. Regional restaurants offer special menus and deals: 3-course meal option for $25 per person, separate days: June 25, The Chophouse, 57 Pond St., Ludlow. June 26, Fullerton Inn, 40 the Commons, Chester. June 27, Inn at Weston, 630 Main St., Weston. June 28, The Killarney, 44 Pond St., Ludlow. June 29, Echo Lake Inn, 2 Dublin Rd., Tyson. Look for more next week.
MONDAY
7 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Asphalt Track Racing: Late Model 50, Ladies Division, Kids Candy Scramble. Adults $12, seniors $10, teens $5, kids free. Pits $35. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com. 7 p.m. FOLA streams Broadway musical “Kiss Me Kate” at Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Free, donations appreciated. Info, 802-228-7239, fola.us. 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow.
Yin Yoga
6:30 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival 40th anniversary season Summer Stars Celebration gala, an evening of entertainment and partying under the stars, with the stars. Held at the Old Gray Barn, 1582 VT Rt 30, Rupert. Tickets $170 each, dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Devil’s Bowl Race
Broadway Musical Streaming
TUESDAY
Strawberry Festival
Bikram Yoga **
JUNE 26
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.
Cat Clinic
7:30 a.m. Rutland County Humane Society and VT-CAN offer low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County residents’ cats. Drop off 7:30-8:30 a.m. at 765 Stevens Rd., Pittsford. Pick up at 4:30 p.m. Preregistration required: vt-can. org or 802-223-0034.
Level 1 & 2 Yoga
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.
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.
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.
League Nights
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.
5 p.m. Killington Golf Course holds themed League Nights every Tuesday. This week, Red, White and Blue. 9-hole scramble, teams or individuals. $20 members, $25 non members includes cart, dinner, prizes. Sign up at 802422-6700 by 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Clubhouse dinner, awards, and announcements follow. East Mountain Road, Killington.
Open Swim
Level 1 Yoga
Killington Bone Builders
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.
Blood Drive
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
11:30 a.m. Red Cross blood drive 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Rochester School, 222 S. Main St., Rochester. Use rapid pass at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass. Bring donor cards or photo ID. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment at 800-733-2767.
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.
Monday Meals
Legion Bingo
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.
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
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.
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.
Smoking Cessation
Castleton Concert
Rutland Rotary
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!
Gentle Yoga
5 p.m. Gentle yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.
Citizenship Classes
Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call 802-7974045 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
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, Body & Soul (dance band). Rain or shine. Info, castleton. edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Dr., Castleton. Bring a non-perishable for food donation.
Family Movie Night
7 p.m. Parks for Paws hosts movie night fundraiser featuring Pixar’s “Up” showing at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Suggested donation $5 at the door. Age 2 and under free. All proceeds benefit two new dog parks coming to community.
Healing Gong Bath
7 p.m. Mountain Top Inn & Resort hosts Sacred Sound Healing Gong Bath with Richard Rudis, utilizing traditional Tibetan instruments. Tickets $40. 802483-2311. 195 Mountain Top Road, Chittenden.
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Dorset Theatre Festival’s Summer Stars Celebration honors 40th anniversary, playwright Theresa Rebeck Tyne and Tim Daly, Judd Hirsch, Michael Cristofer among special guests June 25 Sunday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.—DORSET—Dorset Theatre Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary season June 25 at 6:30 p.m. with a Summer Stars Celebration: an enchanted evening of entertainment and partying under the stars, with the stars. This gala will take place at The Old Gray Barn, 1582 Route 30, Rupert. Tickets are $170 each and may be purchased online at dorsettheatrefestival.org or by calling the box office at 802-867-2223 ext. 2. “Dorset Theatre Festival’s 40-year history has been an amazing ride. This summer, the Festival continues to both foster new voices and produce contemporary hits. All eyes are upon us, including those of The Boston Globe and The New York Times. We’re looking forward to this season, but most of all, we’re proud of the community support we’ve engendered and how much we’ve built over the past four decades to bring quality theatre to Southern Vermont audiences,” said Board President Patricia Nelson.
Dorset Theatre Festival Playwright-in-Residence Theresa Rebecks, world premiere “Downstairs,” starring Tim and Tyne Daly, will open this summer’s festival from June 22-July 8. Rebeck will be honored at this Summer Stars Celebration. Theresa Rebeck is a widely-produced playwright throughout the United States and abroad and the author of three novels: “Three Girls and Their Brother,” “Twelve Rooms With A View,” and “I’m Glad About You.” For television, Rebeck has written for “Dream On,” “Brooklyn Bridge,” “L.A. Law,” “American Dreamer,” “Maximum Bob,” “First Wave,” and “Third Watch” and is the creator of the NBC drama “Smash.” Her produced feature films include “Harriet the Spy,” “Gossip,” and the independent features “Sunday on the Rocks” and “Seducing Charlie Barker,” which is an adaptation of her play, “The Scene.” “Theresa Rebeck is one of the fiercest women and art-
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 21
KILLINGTON 6:30 p.m. Killington Mountain Lodge Ryan Fuller
8 p.m. Outback Pizza
Softball After Party w/ Jenny Porter
RUTLAND 9 p.m. Center Street Alley What Dude Open Mic
THURSDAY JUNE 22
BARNARD 5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Market
Larry Allen Brown & The Acoustic Earth Orchestra
BOMOSEEN
BRANDON
BRANDON
7:30 p.m. Town Hall
7:30 p.m. Town Hall
CASTLETON
KILLINGTON
6 p.m. Blue Cat Bistro
4 p.m. Snowshed Umbrella Bar
Brandon Town Players “A Night of Comedy”
Aaron Audet
KILLINGTON 4 p.m. Snowshed Umbrella Bar Chris Pallutto
6:30 p.m. Killington Mountain Lodge
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Bangers & Mash
5:30 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store
8 p.m. The Foundry
RUTLAND
LUDLOW 6 p.m. Jackson Gore Courtyard Copilot
PITTSFIELD 8 p.m. Clear River Tavern Fiddlewitch
RUTLAND
KILLINGTON
Sweet Redemption
7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Josh Jakab
9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern
6 p.m. Liquid Art
9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke w/ Tiffany Z
WOODSTOCK
MENDON
10:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern
Jamie Ward: Piano & Vocals
PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam
RUTLAND 7 p.m. Main Street Park Enerjazz
9 p.m. Center Street Alley Throwback Thursday w/ DJ Mega
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree
Open Mic w/ Jim Yeager
TINMOUTH 7:30 p.m. Old Firehouse The Waxwing Four
FRIDAY
JUNE 23 BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Bruce White
6 p.m. Lake House Grille Andy Lugo
DJ Dance Party
SOUTH POMFRET 7:30 p.m. Artistree
Foxglove Duo w/ cellist Maxim Kozlov & Japanese pianist Sakiko Ohashi
WOODSTOCK 10 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Jesse Scott
SATURDAY JUNE 24
BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Gary Wade
6 p.m. Lake House Grille Ryan Fuller
BRIDGEWATER CORNERS 10 a.m. Long Trail Brewery
Apres Ride w/ w/ DJ Dave, The Tenderbellies & Live at the Fillmore
JUNE 26
PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Clay & John Canfield
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Jenny Porter
WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Open Mic w/ Brian Warren
TUESDAY JUNE 27
Open Mic w/ Tom Irish
Josh Jakab
Jazz Trio
MONDAY
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern 9:30 p.m. The Venue
6 p.m. Red Clover Inn
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
Karaoke w/ Tenacious T
7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose
Open Mic
11 a.m. Wild Fern
Aaron Audet Band
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Duane Carleton & Jeff Poremski
STOCKBRIDGE
7 p.m. The Foundry
POULTNEY
Bangers & Mash
Open Mic w/ Hazardous
Chris Pallutto
Ryan Fuller
6 p.m. Lake House Grille Aaron Audet
Brandon Town Players “A Night of Comedy”
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Karaoke w/ Tiffany Z
7 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant 10 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Chris Powers
SUNDAY JUNE 25
KILLINGTON 5 p.m. The Foundry Jazz Night w/ Oak Totem
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
Local’s Night w/ Duane Carleton
POULTNEY 12 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store The Blues Man
RUTLAND 2 p.m. Rutland Free Library
Vermont Opera Project: Anya Matanovic & Geoffrey Penar
7 p.m. Main Street Park Rutland City Band
CASTLETON 7 p.m. Castleton U. Pavilion New York Players
POULTNEY 9 p.m. Taps Tavern
Bluegrass Jam w/ Poultney Bluegrass Society
RUTLAND 7 p.m. The Venue
Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson
8 p.m. Center Street Alley Trivia
9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Open Mic
WOODSTOCK 6 p.m. Little Theater
Underground Ministries w/ Speaker Nate Mispel & DJ Casey
Courtesy of Dorset Theatre Festival
TIM & TYNE DALY ists I know, and she brings her laser-like wit and perspective to all she writes. Dorset Theatre Festival is thrilled to have an ongoing relationship with Theresa and to open our 40th anniversary season with the world premiere of ‘Downstairs,’ a piece crafted specifically for Tim and Tyne Daly,” said Artistic Director Dina Janis. Theatre lovers are invited to join Dorset Theatre Festival stars past and present at this celebration of theatre in southern Vermont. Special guests include Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary”), Tyne Daly (“Cagney & Lacey”), Judd Hirsch (“Taxi”), and Michael Cristofer (Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright). Admission to the Summer Stars Celebration includes dinner by Hub’s Catering Company and Nuns of New Skete cheesecake for dessert, drinks, Rebeck, and revelries. Entertainment for the evening includes a special performance by Tony Award-winning composer Adam Guettel, who will perform selections from his new musical, and music from Burlington favorites Brett Hughes & The Honky Tonk Crowd. “We hope our new audience members will become theatre lovers after this season. We’re excited for them to join our treasured subscriber base and the vibrant community of artists we bring to Dorset Theatre Festival each summer to create this magic we call theatre. That’s really what we’re celebrating at this gala: the future of theatre,” said Board Vice President Deborah Riemer. Dorset Theatre is located at 104 Cheney Road, Dorset. For more information, visit dorsettheatrefestival.org.
12 • The Mountain Times • June 21-27, 2017
• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
just for fun
SUDOKU
the MOVIE diary
By Dom Cioffi
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
This week’s solution is on page 23
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES DOWN 1. Carpenter’s saw 2. Sudden arrival of something 3. Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf 4. Impasse 5. Pepper’s partner 6. Perceptible by the ear 7. Stephen King’s clown tale 8. __ and behold 9. Related on the mother’s side 10. A fish worth finding 13. Of I 14. Convicts 15. Having a tail 20. __ masse 21. Culinary specialist 22. Kind of fur 23. What couples say 27. One with unusual powers of foresight 29. Connecticut 30. Fed’l Housing Administration 31. Smallest whole number 32. Touchdown 33. Sunscreen rating 34. Old Hess Corp.’s name 35. Marched through 36. A sharp high-pitched metallic sound 37. Between northeast and east 38. Sports magazine 40. Female horse 41. A way to supervise 42. Tantalum 44. Was in session 45. Bahrain capital 46. Prayer 47. Membranes 48. Belong to an earlier time 50. Affirmatives 51. South Dakota 52. Sinatra hit “__ Way” 54. Villain’s enemy 55. A way to conform 57. Doctor of Medicine 61. Starting price 62. Junior’s father
CLUES ACROSS 1. Monetary unit of Iran 5. Soared the seas 11. Ornamental box 12. Involuntary 16. German term for Prague 17. Lethal dose 18. Where rockers play 19. Quality of being based on one’s own feelings 24. 12th letter of the Greek alphabet 25. People of Asia 26. Uttered 27. Unhappy 28. British pop duo 29. The Muse of history 30. Greek cheese 31. Semi-aquatic fish-eating mammal 33. Horse racing list 34. Add as an attachment 38. Thinly scattered 39. Northeastern American state 40. Decorative design 43. Sea eagle 44. European river 45. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 49. Pick on 50. Easily manageable 51. Ingratiating insincerely 53. Commercial 54. Combining radio waves 56. Political divisions 58. Football’s biggest event (abbr.) 59. Genus of true owls 60. One to whom something is mailed 63. It can sometimes be full 64. Bird of prey 65. Diarist Frank Solutions on page, 23
Go, Speed Racer, Go!
I was driving through town the other day when my son erupted from the backseat, “Dad, look, it’s a Porsche!” I glanced over to the opposite side of the road just quick enough to catch a bright red sports car rip through the intersection. “That’s a Boxster, but I’d rather drive a 911 Turbo,” he added. “They’re a lot smoother on the turns.” I chuckled to myself and then countered, “Since when did you know the handling capabilities of an expensive automobile?” “Dad, it’s common knowledge,” he replied smugly. I’m not sure where my son’s interest in multiwheeled transportation comes from, but it’s been there for as long as I can remember. In fact, his first intelligible word was not “mom” or “dad,” but rather, “car.” Neither my wife nor I have any deep-seated interest in cars outside of being able to get from Point A to Point B comfortably, so the genesis of the allure must be otherworldly. Initially, my wife and I thought his infatuation with automobiles was adorable. He would get excited at the sight of any large truck, any brightly colored paint job, or any vehicle that was hauling a payload like a boat or RV. But the things that really set him off were sports cars. Anything low to the ground or with a spoiler on the back sent him into an immediate happy dance. Of course, if we spotted one in a parking lot, I was forced to walk him over so he could inspect every detail. And CARS 3 if the owner happened to be nearby, it wasn’t uncommon for him to climb in to take a closer look. out to inspect. As he did, The best part about his fascination with vehicles I reminisced about racing certain ones down the acwas the gifting of Matchbox cars. At a couple dollars a pop, you couldn’t give a more affordable present. companying orange plastic track while using others And I was admittedly a sucker. Any time I walked into in the sandbox or the driveway. It was a definite walk Walmart or Target, I knew that one Matchbox car pur- down Memory Lane for me. chase would get me tons of love an affection later on. Interestingly, within a short time, the sensible side And then every kid’s dream scenario occurred. One of me started to wonder whether allowing my son to day my mother showed up at our house and told me paw through these possibly valuable collectibles was to go into the trunk of her car to retrieve a plastic box a good idea. I wondered if some of them could garner that she had discovered in a nice price on eBay. AT A COUPLE DOLLARS A POP, the back of her attic. In the end, I resisted I brought it in and the urge to start looking YOU COULDN’T GIVE A MORE placed it on the living up pricing data and inAFFORDABLE PRESENT. AND I WAS stead simply allowed my room floor. With my son son to inherit the entire watching intently, I slowly ADMITTEDLY A SUCKER. collection, valuable or removed the lid to unveil not. a veritable potpourri of classic Matchbox cars—my Unfortunately, his interest in my dirty, beat up cars entire collection from year’s past. waned rather quickly. They were happily replaced by While I stared in awe, my son became emotionally unglued. I don’t think he was impressed with the clas- the new monster truck series that Matchbox started sic nature of the cars, but rather was overwhelmed by offering. With brighter colors and gigantic wheels, my the sheer number. old, dusty collection didn’t stand a chance. He sat there for the next hour and pulled each car Sometime around this period, Pixar released the first “Cars” animated film (apparently the film producers figured out that my son wasn’t the only kid in the world that had developed a vehicle fetish). My son rarely sits still, but during that film he was transfixed, and from the moment we left the theater, “Cars” merchandizing ruled our lives. And just when we thought it was starting to wane, “Cars 2” was released. My son is now 13 years old and far removed from the allure of Matchbox cars. However, when I asked if he wanted to join me for a screening of “Cars 3,” he turned into a 7-year-old all over again. “Cars 3” revisits all the great characters from the first two films, while adding a couple of interesting new ones. In this film, Lightning McQueen feels his age as a new generation of race cars begins to take over the sport he once dominated. Check this one out if you’ve got a youngster with a growing intrigue in automobiles. Just be prepared to shell out the money for the branded bed sheets, shower curtains, and lunchboxes once you return home. A speedy “B” for “Cars 3.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
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IR N EXP 8 ways to improve your golf game this summer Warmer weather sends scores of golfers to their favorite courses each and every day. Golf is a challenging pastime, but a few pointers can help golfers hone their short games, long games and everything in between. 1. Choose the right clubs. There is more to selecting clubs than pulling any old iron out of your golf bag and whacking away. Wind, hazards and obstructions in landing areas should influence your decision of which club to use. Novice golfers may want to rely on their caddies to make club recommendations, and as they become more confident in their abilities they can start to make their own choices. 2. Anchor your feet. Anchor your foot behind the ball to drive the ball further. Right-handed players will keep the right foot anchored, and lefties will do the opposite. Do not lift your foot prematurely; otherwise, you can lose power and distance. 3. Identify your weaknesses. As with any hobby, identifying those areas that need the most work can help you become a better golfer. Keep track Golf game, page 29
Okemo club members compete in tournament On June 18, Okemo Valley Golf Club hosted their annual MemberMember Tourney. The format for the event was team of two best ball net and gross with a ladies’ and men’s division. Winning the ladies’ division was the tandem of Harriet Parot and Peg Margiotta, firing a best ball of 86. Low net in the Ladies’ Division was Pam McLaughlin and Sue Garvey, shooting a 64. Liz Spaulding and Mary Lou Shaw shot a 67, as they claimed second net. Closest to the pin for the ladies division was Liz Spaulding. Taking top honors in
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Wednesday, June 21, 2:30 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.— The Slate Valley Museum (SVM) will be offering a free craft activity series for children called Create on Slate this summer. Children will create art on slate roofing tiles, with each month holding a different craft theme. Children can take their artworks home with them after their visit. The drop-in summer series will be offered the third Wednesday of the month: June 21, July 19, and Aug. 23 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. SVM Educator Robert Isherwood said, “We hope that this series of out-ofschool activities bridges cultural nature of our story with the creativity of the youth in the region.” Kids of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Reservations are not required. The Slate Valley Museum is located at 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. For more info, visit slatevalleymuseum.org.
Castleton University home to Gather at the River choral festival Thursday & Friday, June 22-23— CASTLETON—Castleton University will be home to choir singers, teachers and conductors from across northern New England and beyond as participants come together for the Gather at the River Choral Festival running June 22-23. The two-day conference offers a variety of opportunities to sing in reading sessions, chamber choirs, and the conference choir, as well as interest sessions, and a keynote speaker. “Gather at the River is an amazing conference that offers singers of all abilities the chance to come together to spend two days singing wonderful repertoire, meeting new people, leaning through workshops, and celebrating cho-
ral art,” said Castleton Director of Choral Activities Sherrill Blodget. “It’s a great way to start the summer and to rejuvenate through music.” The 2017 choral arts conference marks the group’s third biennial conference and includes keynote speaker and conference conductor Christopher Kiver, director of choral activities at Penn State School of Music. In addition, the festival will be home to two free concerts, including the Maple Jam on Thursday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. and a conference concert featuring the Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes and other works on Friday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the Castleton Casella Theater and are free and open to the public.
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Library program to delve into secret life of former Cavendish resident Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Friends of the Library are very excited to announce a special program on Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Fletcher Memorial Library: an appearance by Margo Caulfield, a resident of Cavendish. Caulfield will talk about another Cavendish resident, the world celebrated Nobel Prize-winning author Alexandr Solzhenitsyn and the children’s book that she wrote about his life. For 18 years, Solzhenitsyn lived quietly in our rural area as a refugee from the persecution of the Communist government of the Soviet Union. His privacy was zealously protected by his neighbors in Cavendish. The Cavendish Historical Society published the book in 2016 . It was written to answer a child’s question about “Why a decorated Soviet officer was removed from the front lines and imprisoned for years simply for making a negative comment about Stalin.” After the death of the brutal Communist dictator, he was released, but continued to write in defense of freedom. As a result, he was exiled from the Soviet Union. After many years, he was allowed to return to Russia where he continued to receive accolades for his outstanding achievements. His extraordinary journey from heroic soldier to Gulag prisoner, from unknown schoolteacher to an award-winning author, and from a traitor to a living legend in his homeland is wonderfully related in this great children’s book, “Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, the Writer Who Changed History.” Fletcher Memorial Library is located at 88 Main St., Ludlow. For more information, call 802-228-8921.
LPCTV holds annual membership meeting, includes special announcement of new name Thursday, June 22, 6 p.m.—LUDLOW—LPCTV, the Ludlow-based community television station and media education center, is holding its annual organizational and membership meeting Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. Activities will include an awards ceremony for volunteers and producers, a brief annual re-cap, elections for the Board of Directors, as well as a special announcement. To reflect its evolution as an organization, LPCTV will be presenting
its plans for a new name at the meeting. Earlier this year, an online survey was distributed to community members for feedback on the strength of LPCTV’s name and brand. The results showed that the time had come to build a stronger identity. “Upon reaching our milestone 15th year, we decided to seek input to help us shape our image and brand to better reflect both our community and the organization that we have become,” explained
Board President Sharon Combes-Farr. Community participation will also be invited during the roll-out of the new name, through a logo contest. Details for this will be provided at the annual meeting. The annual meeting is open to all community members. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are requested and can be made via email at pcody@lpctv.org, or by calling the station at 802228-8808.
Discover the heavens at Deep Sky Night Saturday, June 24, 7:30 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Celebrate summer and the longest days of the year for Deep Sky Night at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site Saturday, June 24, 7:30-11 p.m. First, explore the mysteries of the sun before it sets, and then settle in to observe the night sky with members of the Green Mountain Astronomers. They will share their own telescopes, including Vermont’s largest commercially made telescope dedicated to solar astronomy. Bring blankets, flashlights, and, if available, binoculars or telescopes. The Hubbardton Battlefield has little modern light pollution and a sweeping open sky, and is the perfect spot to observe the heavens. The program is dependent on weather and sky conditions. Call ahead, at 802-273-2282, to confirm the program. Admission is by donation. The battlefield is located in Hubbardton on Monument Hill Road, seven miles north of Route 4 from Castleton or six miles east of Route 30 in Hubbardton. Regular admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 15. For more information, visit historicsites.vermont.gov.
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Leg-slappin’ music offered up at second Fair Haven summer concert Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven will hold its second concert this Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m., featuring the honky tonk sound of the Starline Rhythm Boys. Formed in 1998 (celebrating 19 years together) by three professional musicians with combined experience of over 100 years in various bands, the Starline Rhythm Boys are a full time, actively booked drummer-less “Tennessee Trio” consisting of Danny Coane (“Little
Danny C”) on acoustic rhythm guitar; Big Al Lemery on electric lead guitar; and Billy (“Slappin’ Billy B”) Bratcher on acoustic upright slap bass, in the early style of Elvis and Johnny Cash. They perform vintage country, honky-tonk and rockabilly music with very strong country harmony duet vocals. Their repertoire consists of many superb originals, mainly written by Bratcher, as well as great covers of both classic and
obscure numbers. In addition to great music, these concerts also feature a very popular intermission where door prizes are given away. Prizes are drawn for adults and children. Hot dogs, soda, water and popcorn are available each week for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to the park any time after 5 p.m.
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Get ready for laughs with Brandon Night of Comedy Friday & Saturday, June 23-24, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Town Players will be performing their production, “A Night of Comedy,” Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon. Set-up will be the popular cabaret style. The performance will include comedy skits, improv, words of wisdom on everyday situations, songs, short comedy radio shows, a stand up comedian and a magician who will knock socks off. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 802-345-3033. Tables will be set up for four guests, with larger tables available for bigger parties. There will be a few tables set up in back for walk-ins. Snacks will be provided at each table, and a concession area will be open. Tickets are $7 adults, $5 for seniors (age 60 and up), students (age 17 and under) and military personnel. Payment can be made at the door the night of the show.
Castleton cleans out its closets for yard sale day Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m.—CASTLETON— The 10th annual Castleton Town Wide Yard Sale will be held Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. There will be over 50 vendors outdoors and indoors at the Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Shoppers
will find handmade crafts, garden goodies, beauty products, jewelry, framed prints, toys, bargains, treasures, and one-of-akind items to fit everyone’s pocket book. Drivearound maps will be available at the center for various at-home yard sales in the area. For more information, call 802-468-3093.
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Exceptional chamber music on tap at ArtisTree center Friday, June 23, 7:30 lyricism. p.m.—SO. POMFRET—On Ohashi spent many Friday, June 23, at 7:30 years studying at The Juilp.m., the ArtisTree Comliard School in New York munity Arts Center in City, receiving both bachSouth Pomfret will host elor and masters degrees in an evening of exceptional piano performance. Since chamber music featuring that time, she has peraward-winning celformed in various chamber list, Maxim Kozlov and music ensembles with Japanese pianist, Sakiko some of the world’s leading Ohashi. The concert artists, as well as recital and will feature the music of orchestral appearances. Dimitri Shostakovich and Ohashi is known for her Robert Schumann, in the remarkable versatility at Artistree barn concert the keyboard and inherent space. mastery of chamber music Tickets are $10 at the performance style. door and all ages are A post-concert talk with welcome. A cash bar and both artists, and reception, desserts will be available. will conclude the evening. Kozlov resides in ArtisTree Community Maryland, performing Arts Center is located at and teaching the greater2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret. For Washington D.C. area. Born in Russia, he traveled more info, the world with Chamber visit artistMusic Kremlin and was reevt.org. for seven years principal cellist with the South Dakota Symphony. His playing has been described as forceful and poetic, drawing rich colors and dynamic tonalities from the instrument. He follows a long tradition of a captivating musical style, drawing in the listener through his exceptional technical skill combined Courtesy of Sweet Birch Music with delightful MAXIM KOZLOV
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Phoenix Books hosts two authors this week Thursday, June 22 & Saturday, June 24—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland will welcome Bill Schubart for a talk on his new novel, “Lila and Theron” Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Event attendees who purchase “Lila and Theron” at the event will get a free CD of Bill Schubart reading five of his favorite picks from “Lamoille Stories.” Set in rural America and spanning much of the 20th century, “Lila & Theron” captures the spirit of the American rural experience, as it relates to their personal stories of love and sacrifice. Award-winning author and public radio commentator, Bill Schubart, first introduced us to “Lila & Theron” characters in his 2008 short story collection, “The Lamoille Stories.” Seven years later, he’s returned to finish their stories. “Lila and Theron” plumbs the depth and triumphs of the human spirit in a way now lost in today’s obsessions with consumerism and celebrity culture, immersing us in a receding world where neighbors and nature are the gifts and love is often comes with great hardship. Saturday, June 24 at 2 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will a free story
time with Brooke James, author of the new picture book “Why Did the Farmer Cross the Road?” Young readers will laugh out loud at the antics of the farmer’s chickens, goats, pigs, and one anxious cow in this quirky take on the traditional knock-knock joke. The book is ideal for ages 4-8. Brooke Herter James won her first creative writing award in eighth grade. Then she did a bunch of other things like college, public health nursing, and raising a family. Now she’s
writing again. She lives in a very old house in Vermont with her husband and two donkeys, Sarah Ruth and Esther. She is an active member of SCBWI, a student of the Gotham Writers Workshop, and a graduate of the Yale Writers’ Conference. Both events are free. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St. in Rutland. Copies of the books will be available to purchase and have signed. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.
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Tim Abraham, president of the Green Mountain Wireless Society, gets a youngster interested in emergency preparedness during field days.
Rutland County amateur (ham) radio operators hold field day open house
Saturday, June 24, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND— Rutland County amateur radio operators will be taking part in a worldwide radio communications drill known as Field Day, Saturday, June 24 at 2 p.m. through Sunday, June 25 at 2 p.m., around the clock, in Rutland High School football field announcer’s booth. As part of an open house environment, the event will include a special Get On The Air station coached by an experienced ham radio operator and set up for the general public to operate hands-on in a fun and informative learning environment. A total of five stations will be in opera-
tion including a station communicating via digital means. During the year, ham volunteers provide emergency communications for state and local emergency response agencies, as well as non-emergency communications for community events such as walkathons and charity races, all for free. Field Day is a great learning experience for kids and adults alike. Learn more about the science, math, technology and fun aspects of ham radio and talk to the world at the Field Day event. For more information, contact timabraham@gmail.com or 802-558-0389.
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Saturday, June 24, 4 p.m.—ROCHESTER—Widely acclaimed for their high level of virtuosity, the Johannes Quartet opens the 23rd season for the Rochester Chamber Music Society (RCMS) Saturday, June 24 at 4 p.m. at the Federated Church in Rochester. The concert will be dedicated to the memory of long-time summer resident, Joan Hutton Landis, who passed away May 7, 2017. Landis was a brilliant scholar and published poet, an RCMS board member who taught at the Curtis Institute of Music and whose influence brought many accomplished musicians to the series. The afternoon program will include Mozart’s String Quartet No. 20 in D major, K.499, “Hoffmeister,” Bartok’s String Quartet No. 3 in C-sharp major, and Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. The Johannes Quartet consists of four outstanding musicians who take time away from their busy careers to pursue their love of the string quartet literature. This quartet brings together the first American to win the Paganini Violin Competition in 24 years, Soovin Kim;
acting assistant concertmaster of the Boston Symphony, Julianne Lee; the principal viola of the Philadelphia orchestra, C.J. Chang; and former principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Peter Stumpf, currently on faculty at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. The quartet has been praised by listeners and critics alike for its special combination of passion, warmth, elegance and poetry. Each member has spent numerous summers at the celebrated Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, birthplace of many of the world’s renowned ensembles. New York appearances include Carnegie Hall and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, as well as frequent performances on Peoples’ Symphony Concerts. Since the Johannes made its acclaimed debut there in 1998, the Chamber Music Society of Philadelphia has presented them each season. Admission is by donation. The Federated Church is located at 15 North Main St., Rochester. For info call 802-7679234 or visit rcmsvt.org.
It’s ladies’ night at Slate Valley Museum Saturday, June 24, 6 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—Come out and shop for a good cause! On Saturday, June 24, the Slate Valley Museum (SVM) will be hosting a shopping event from 6-8 p.m. Music from the 80s and 90s will be played to get everyone in a fun mood to shop. Light refreshments will also be served. “Make it a girls’ night out at the museum, knowing your purchases will benefit our incred-
ible institution,” Krista Rupe, executive director of SVM. “Come to shop, come to dance, come to enjoy a ‘mocktail’ with your ladies.” A percentage of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Slate Valley Museum. Retailers featured at the event include LuLaRoe, ThirtyOne Gifts, and Pampered Chef. The event is free to attend and is intended to be a fun and relaxing night with girlfriends.
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Welsh hymn sing to be held in Castleton; all welcome to Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m.— CASTLETON—A Gymanfa Ganu (a traditional nondenominational Welsh hymn sing) and Te Bach (tea social) will be held in the Vermont/New York Slate Valley community of Castleton Sunday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Poultney Area St. David’s Society, this non-denominational event will be hosted by the historic (1833) Federated Church at its handicapped accessible structure, located at 504 Main St. Te Bach will follow the sing in the fellowship hall. A charity event, free will
offering is designated for the building restoration fund of Federated Church. All are welcome. Jay G. Williams, III, conductor of cymanfoedd across the country, will return to the Slate Valley for a third time since the 1990s to be conductor for this gymanfa event. A past president of the St. David’s Society of Utica, Williams has served as a member of that society’s National Gymanfa Ganu steering committee. A past director of the National Welsh American Foundation, he has written two
books on Welsh-Americans, one of which includes history about the Welsh in the Vermont/New York Slate Valley region. The Reverend Robert A. Noble, III, senior minister of Federated Church of Castleton, will be Gymanfa accompanist. A graduate from Hamilton College, he received his masters of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary where he met his wife, Holly. She is pastor of United Church of Benson. The couple served as co-pastors with Presbyterian churches in New York
state; and in Vermont and New Hampshire. He also serves as organist and accompanist for the Tinmouth, Vt. Community Church. Angela Champine, Gymanfa soloist and director of the junior choir and handbell choir for the Federated Church Castleton, graduated magna cum laude from Castleton University receiving her B.A. of music education and theater arts.She sings professionally for Tinmouth Community and Castleton Federated churches. A lifetime resident of the Rutland
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area where she graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 2005, early music endeavors include percussion in concert band, guitar, jazz band, rock band, talent shows, voice at St. Dominic Parish and school chorus. Meredith Rehbach will be Welsh language reader at the cymanfa. The greatgranddaughter of a slate quarryman from Bethesda, North Wales, her late father, Gwilym R. Roberts, authored “New Lives in the Valley: Slate Quarries and Quarry Villages in North Wales, New York, and Vermont, 1850- 1920.” Rehbach has been Welsh language speaker at many cymanfa events and has taught Welsh language classes for Cymdeithas Madog (a week-long intensive Welsh course), the National Festival of Wales, and in Vermont. Hymn verses will be sung
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rate process of refinement to create details, such as feather patterns, Maas then begins painting with oils and/or acrylics. This is a painstaking procedure that requires multiple layers using either an air brush or individual brush strokes. Maas’s practiced surgeon’s capability for fine hand-eye coordination is vital to capturing the realism of the bird he is carving. His awareness for the beauty of the natural world of birds has helped him create many award-winning carvings. Five percent of Maas’s work that is sold during the reception will go to VINS. Collective is located at 46 Central St., Woodstock. VINS is located at 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee. For more information, visit birdsinwood.com.
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was not covered by GPS. Vermonters know a little of what it is like to bear the brunt of Mother Nature’s whims, although this is a bit more extreme,” said General Director Quincy Bruckerhoff. “This will be a true tour de force by Michael Chioldi, who has performed for virtually every major opera house including The Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, and the Washington National Opera. We are thrilled that he has
agreed to join us for this gorgeous piece.” “The Andrée Expedition” will be directed by Cynthia Stokes, whose work has been seen at San Diego Opera and Opera Philadelphia. Returning on piano is Laurie Rogers, who played in “Orpheus and Euridice” last summer. Audiences will be transported to the Arctic by scenic designer Liliana Duque Piñeiro, who designed “Orpheus,” as well as projection designer Peter Torpey, and lighting designer Jeff Bruckerhoff. Performances will be Aug. 4 at the Barre Opera House and Aug. 5-6 at the Vermont Marble Museum. For more information, visit vtoperaproject.com for details.
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Sunday, June 25, 2 p.m.—POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts has a new event June 25: Howard Banow will be sharing “The Story of the Little Mouse,” an engaging storytelling performance intended for children of all ages, at 2 p.m. The story is a Cheyenne Native American tale about how to grow — bigger and upward. It is based on the teachings of the medicine wheel, how the cardinal points of north, south, east and west become the guiding stars for a life’s journey. It requires innocence and trust to receive its gifts. Banow is a spiritual troubadour and meditator, and Stone Valley Arts member who will use his original songs, and love for this fable to share the magic of the journey. This event is free and everyone is invited. The community exhibition, “Connection,” will also be on display in the gallery and available to view from 1-4 p.m. Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill is located at 145 East Main St., Poultney. For more information, visit stonevalleyarts.org.
Sunday, June 25, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—Following the critically acclaimed production of “Orpheus and Euridice” last summer, The Vermont Opera Project’s (VTOP) second season will include its Summer Concert June 25 in Rutland and Dominick Argento’s “The Andrée Expedition” in Proctor and Barre on Aug. 4-6. The Summer Concert will feature soprano Anya Matanovic and baritone Geoffrey Penar with Djordje Nesic on piano. The concert will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 25 in the Fox Room at Rutland Free Library and will showcase works from new operas as well as musical theater and art song. VTOP will present a fully staged version of “The Andrée Expedition” by Domonick Argento starring Emmy-award winning baritone Michael Chioldi. “The Andrée Expedition” takes audiences to the great age of Arctic exploration when three Swedish explorers made a fateful attempt to fly a hot air balloon to the North Pole. They did not survive the attempt, but their journals and letters were found 33 years later and the composer, Domonick Argento, has created “The Andrée Expedition” from these documents. “We chose this piece because it is an incredible adventure story from a time when the world
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Pop on in to the Bridgewater Corners Country Store for a quick and delicious breakfast on the go. Local favorites include the breakfast burrito or wrap and freshly baked doughnuts, muffins, bagels and English muffins. Or try one of their signature sandwiches. You can also call ahead to avoid the wait. www. bridgewatercornerstore.com (802) 672-6241
Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie
Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant.com (802) 422-4030
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Foundry
Enjoy an intimate dining menu or tavern specials at Killington’s only waterside dining that also has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. Appetizers include crab cakes, buffalo drumsticks and a cheese slate while the entrees include chicken Marsala, meat loaf, steamed lobster and more. The tavern menu features nachos, fried fish sandwich, teriyaki steak sandwich and others. www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
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Jones’ Donuts
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Killington Market
Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594
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Liquid Art
Forget about the polar vortex for a little while at Liquid Art where they service Vermont artisan coffee, tea, espresso and lattes. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, they also offer signature cocktails. Light bites are offered for breakfast, lunch or happy hour if you get hungry. http://liquidartvt.com/menu/ (802) 4222787
Lookout Tavern
With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until 10 p.m. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665
Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar
Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar serves a variety of dining options that include Handmade Burgers, Dogs, Grilled Chicken, Fish, Hand-cut Fries, and many other meals and sides. Also choose from 11 flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream. 776-4921
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Seward’s Dairy
If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
Sugar and Spice
Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832
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Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
Local crafts will highlight Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival ... it’s truly all about the berries
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A bowlful of fresh strawberry shortcake is shown in front of the Middletown Springs Historical Society, where the annual strawberry fest is held.
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blankets; Dietra Davis, tote bags and doll clothing; Caite Raishart, jewelry and flower arrangements; and Deb Squires, “Garden Whimsy.” The Mahar family will be selling their 2017 syrup and other maple products. Paul Morgan and friends enliven the afternoon with acoustic music, and there will be children’s activities. The Historical Society Museum will be open all afternoon, as well as on Sunday afternoons through October. Admission is free. On view in the Museum is the exhibit “Saving Sylvanus” about Sylvanus Haynes (1768-1826), the first pastor of the Baptist church in Middletown. In addition are exhibits on the Montvert Hotel and Mineral Springs, and the Middletown History Timeline. For more information, call 802-235-2421 802235-2376.
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Sunday, June 25, 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS— Local artists, crafts makers and musicians will join Historical Society volunteers to present the 42nd annual Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival being held Sunday, June 25 from 2-4 p.m. on the Green. Admission is free. The festival features delicious strawberry shortcake made with fresh local strawberries, homemade biscuits, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, along with iced tea, lemonade or coffee, all for $6. Vermont artist Peter Huntoon will demonstrate water color painting technique and display his fine art prints. Other exhibitors will include: Anne Krouse, “A Gem in the Hills,” local history; Maureen LaBate, Vermont honey and beeswax products; Grace Carpenter, animal and landscape art, baby
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PETPersonals
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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.
BATTY - 5-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. Hello my name is Batty and I am a big friendly gentle guy! I love attention and my favorite is being petted behind the ears. I will purr and give kisses. I am a little shy at first but I do come out of my shell quickly.
AJAX - 4-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby and white. I am one spectacular fella. I arrived at the shelter in May from another busy shelter. I am one fun guy. I am confident and like to just go with the flow. Stop in and meet me, I will show you my silly antics.
MOLLY - 2-year-old spayed female. Pit Bull mix. I’m an outgoing and social, wiggly waggly gal who will make you smile when we meet. I love being with people and I’m so happy when I’m with my favorite ones. I’m an on the go gal and I will need a lot of exercise.
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 am very high energy! I’m wiggly and waggly when I meet people and I will make you smile.
EMERY 1.5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby with white. I came to RCHS in May because I was not getting along with the kids I lived with. I don’t mind other cats, and I am not sure about dogs but I may like them. I am friendly and affectionate and love to play, and chat!
CASEY - 4-year-old spayed female. Domestic Long Hair. Calico. I am about as lovely as they come. I have always been an indoor lady and my plans for the future involve keeping up with this safe lifestyle. I like other cats and I think I would do best with mature audiences.
CHELSEA - 1.5-year-old spayed female. Shepherd mix. Well, obviously I’m adorable, as you can plainly see! And I’m super smart and I already know Sit, Shake (with both paws!) and Down. I’m a high energy dog and I’ll need a lot of exercise and play time.
KNIGHTON - 3-year-old neutered male. Chihuahua mix. I’m a spunky fella and I’ve got a spring in my step! I walk nicely on a leash and I do enjoy going for walks! I’m a lap dog and boy, oh boy, do I love belly rubs. I’m very social and I enjoy being with people.
LOLA - 7-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. Hi, my name is Lola and I am quite beautiful with my unique markings. Not only am I beautiful but I have a great personality, too. I am very affectionate towards people and I do not mind other cats!
MIA - 1-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Dilute torbie. I arrived at the shelter with my kittens who are now old enough to be on their own. I am a quiet lady but I do blossom when I get into a normal routine. I know we will be best friends for a long time to come.
TULIP - 1-year-old spayed female. Retriever mix. I’m a quiet and shy gal and I’m happy when I’m with my best friend Daisy. We do well together but we don’t need to be adopted together. I’ll need a patient owner who will give me the time I’ll need.
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CHANCE This handsome guy is Chance, an 8 year old American Bulldog mix who deserves all the love in the world! Chance has separation anxiety and needs a home where someone is there most of the time. He adores people and will be your best friend in seconds. He can be picky about other canines, and no cats please! We have waived his adoption fee in hopes his perfect person reads this and will give Chance a chance. Visit us Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 at 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, or call 802-885-3997.
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
HAZEL Hi! My name’s Hazel and I’m a 6-year-old spayed female. I was originally adopted from Lucy Mackenzie as a tiny little kitten years ago, but came back when my adopter moved and couldn’t take me with them. I love being around other cats, people and treats! As you All of these pets are available for adoption at can see, I’m a larger girl, but that doesn’t mean I’m not Rutland County Humane Society playful and frisky. I love to play, give head-buts and lots 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 of love. I have allergies that I’ve dealt with my entire Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org life, and things have been made better by a diet change recently. I also take a pill every other day, but it’s very easy to do. I’m a highly cooperative cat! If you’ve been Rutland Veterinary Clinic is now looking for an adorable making House Calls! Please call bundle of love that promises to bring lots of joy to now for an appointment! your life, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Exceptional Veterinary Care...Brought to Your Door! Visit us at www.lucymac. org, like us on Facebook, 90 E. Pittsford Road • Rutland, VT 05701 • Phone: 802-773-2779 • Fax: 802-773-0485 and follow us on Twitter. We info@rutlandvet.com • www.rutlandvet.com • facebook.com/RutlandVetClinic hope to see you soon!
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Approach of Solstice brings celebration of light
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon, a moon that will turn Void-of-Course for a few hours on the afternoon of June 19, and remain in that state until it enters Taurus at about 6 p.m., EST. Because anything we do during a Void-of-Course influence comes to naught, you have my permission to use this as an excuse to leave work early and
Goddess and highlight the influx of solar energy that fills the matrix whenever the sun reaches its zenith. There are no words to convey the essence of what is taking place at this moment in time. It comes down to bringing our hearts to a clear and centered place and, pouring everything we’ve got into the visions that we hold for ourselves and for the
HERE WE STAND ON THE EVE OF THE MIDSUMMER SOLSTICE, AND THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS OUR CONNECTION TO THE GREAT MOTHER, AND THE CELEBRATION OF LIGHT. find better things to do. As far as that goes, it might make sense to blow the next few days off because, here we stand on the eve of the Midsummer Solstice, and the only thing that matters is our connection to the Great Mother, and the celebration of light. Officially celebrated a little after midnight on June 21, between now and the end of the week a portal will open that is meant to glorify the
planet. Calling all angels to bring that which is in our highest good to fruition might be a good place to start. Whatever that means to you, hold it close to the light and watch it unfold over the next few months—and remember: God is cooperating with you. By the time summer turns to fall, your Midsummer night dreams are bound to come true. With that in mind, I hope you enjoy this week’s ‘scopes.
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ou can’t let yourself feel overly responsible for others. As much as you love and care about them, it’s one of those times when you need to detach. This is about giving yourself enough room to see what you want out of this. Don’t assume that everything has to stay the way it is for you to be happy. You will be totally surprised by the way things go when you start to realize that life is much more interesting when we let it be whatever it happens to be. Your best laid plans are about to be usurped by a series of changes that give you no choice but to start all over again.
ecent conversations have opened up a floodgate of secrets that have lifted the lid on Pandora’s Box. You find yourself caught in the middle of things that you were avoiding like the plague. The last thing you want to do is get mixed up in this whole affair, but you’re beginning to see that you might have to. Whatever you do, don’t be the one to initiate things and make sure your motives are clear. It’s obvious that something needs to be done. If you hold off and observe what’s really going on here you will know exactly how to handle it when the time comes.
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Leo
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Aquarius
April 21 - May 20
July 21 - August 20
October 21 - November 20
January 21 - February 20
efore this will go the way you want it to you’re going to have to make a few compromises. Whether you can or not is the question. You aren’t always clear when you’re dealing with other people. Set in your ways, you have no desire to change and you’re probably finding it difficult to understand why anyone expects you to. At the same time, part of you wants to reach out and be the person who knows how to give everything they have to people and situations. If you really and truly want this, stretch your mind and your heart to make room for more than just you.
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ere we go again; tell me this isn’t a rerun. Cross your fingers and pray that that was then and this is now because it didn’t go that well the last time. There’s always a purpose to these repetitive little scenarios. This one’s meant to show you how to not get too involved trying to make everything a bowl of cherries for everyone. When will you ever learn that it’s enough just to be yourself? You’re so overly concerned with making sure you’re always there for others you wind up deserting yourself in the process. Don’t do, this time, what you did the last time.
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oncerns about someone close have you wondering if you did anything to cause their pain. If you think this is your fault you’re crazy. Everyone has their own row to hoe and how they relate to their life experience is totally up to them. Whoever’s coming unglued has yet to see that they either expect too much, or their expectations are irrelevant to the times we’re in. You can hold their hand and walk them through this but there is absolutely nothing you can do to alter the way they deal with it. Let it go. Sometimes you have to sit back and let life teach people their lessons.
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aking the good with the bad is where it’s at right now. If you can’t figure it out you’ll wind up missing the lesson. There are as many reasons to be psyched about this as there are to be freaked out by it. Make of it what you will. The good part seems to be giving you more recognition; the bad part looks like it’s about having to tolerate people who drive you nuts. When you start to get this much notice, putting up with idiots goes with the territory. You’ll have to find a way around your judgments if you want to preserve your sanity and enjoy your ride to the top.
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ou keep trying to run your life as if it were subject to standard operating procedures at a time when no prescriptions apply. If you think playing it safe and being loyal to the recipe for baking up a perfect life is working for anyone right now, you are dreaming. Look around; everything is changing. You can hold on to this dream if it makes you feel better but do yourself a favor and stay flexible. The vicissitudes of providence are a huge factor in everything we do. Anything can happen and your long term goals need to include a parachute, just in case everything flies south.
Virgo
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Pisces
August 21 - September 20
November 21 - December 20
February 21 - March 20
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ou feel like you’re chained to a post when in reality, you have all the freedom in the world. Shell shocked, and maybe even a little gun shy, it’s almost easier to stay stuck than it is to break away. At the same time, part of you is already awake to your own restlessness and the need to remove yourself from a place that holds too many memories. You’ve got a few things to straighten out and you have to find a way to cover your responsibilities. If you can get it together and figure out how to do that, you could be out in the wide open spaces before you know it.
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ou have been tripping out on life in a different location. Literally or figuratively in another world, so much of what you thought you wanted to do is taking a sharp, ninety-degree turn. This is all to the good; every epiphany creates an opening. And what you’re wondering right now is – where do you really want to be? Something kicked in about two weeks ago. You suddenly became aware that you’re not tied to this post and the visions that you had when you rooted yourself to the spot have evolved into something that requires you to unchain yourself and let go.
Mother of the Skye
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ou’re freaking out over something. It won’t do to get too worked up. What is already out of control won’t respond to any amount of hysterics or action on your part. When things are too big for us there’s no sense trying to be heroic. If you feel the need to step in and make things right you need to know that life is always correcting itself. Getting your fingers into the machinery is never the answer. I would advise you to sit back and watch, while all of this runs its course. You’ll be amazed when life metes out its justice perfectly, without any input from you.
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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Thank God it’s Thursday In “Bit Rot,” Douglas Coupland’s recent collection of essays and stories, the author writes, “In the future, every day of the week will be a Thursday. We’re all working toward the grave, and life will be one perpetual fast-food job of the soul. The weekend? Gone. We all pretty much know it in our bones. Poverty without an Internet connection will be truly dreadful ... but fortunately we do have the Internet—so bring it on, world! Every day is like Thursday, and I’m in.” Until I’d read this impishly half-serious passage, it had never really occurred to me to wonder about the extent to which the gradual disintegration of the middle class in America has been made bearable—and therefore, in some sense, possible—by the grand palliative of the internet. Of course, an all-encompassing “gig economy” requires the internet to provide an instantaneous link between its constantly scrambling and pivoting workers and the temporary employers (and Uber riders) that sustain them, but the leisure possibilities offered by the web may have been equally important in the creation of the weekendless lifestyle, which nobody really wanted. An endless array of compacted, high-quality entertainment is now so readily accessible to all that one needn’t have an actual day off to enjoy it (it’s administered in bite-sized chunks, throughout the workday, by our phones, which we always have on us)—nor any substantial amount of money to purchase it, since it costs almost nothing. The other amenities of middle-class life—vacations, houses, the ability to raise a family comfortably— have to some degree been supplanted by their digital alternatives. Who needs perspective-expanding experiences of travel when you’re already electronically connected to the entire globe? Who needs a family when you have Reddit? What does it matter what kind of house you’re living in if you’re just staring at a screen all day anyway? We all now have a second life, whose unreality is part of its appeal. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, labor unions fought bravely for the 40-hour workweek and the weekend—would they have bothered if they’d had as many amusing distractions in their pockets as we do? Would working 70 hours a week in a garment factory have been kind of tolerable as long as you could listen to podcasts throughout your shift? People still long for the things that they’ve lost, certainly, and the impoverishment of the average American, in a country that grows ever wealthier, has wrought some devastating psychological consequences on our nation. Yet, in 2016, when two candidates (Trump and Sanders) made this problem the centerpiece of their campaigns, we ultimately chose the one whose cartoonish, disembodied approach to the issue belonged more to the “second life” than to the real world. The anger that he capitalized on was real, but everything he said served to create entertaining internet fodder rather than to articulate a genuine solution, and in the end he became perhaps the first president elected primarily “for the lulz,” as the kids say online. So are we doomed? Will “Thank God it’s Friday” eventually become one of those phrases of obscure origin, like “mad as a hatter,” still uttered but emptied of meaning, except for some vague sense that, ages ago, Fridays were for some reason considered lucky, in the same inexplicable way that the number 13 was considered unlucky? One of the many problematic aspects of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement was that the jobs it supposedly sought to restore to the U.S., from coal mining to manufacturing, made for monotonous and sometimes dangerous work that most people hated doing back when those jobs existed. Apparently, the precarious patchwork of part-time service industry labor that has replaced it is far worse, but a life of loving Fridays and hating Mondays never seemed fully healthy, either, even if it was secure and well-compensated. Someday we might actually want to lose the weekend, because it was never enough. The “freedom” and “self-direction” of the gig economy, so far, are just euphemisms for instability and scarcity. But, somewhere far down the line, might we figure out how to collapse the boundary between work and life so that every day becomes Saturday, instead of Thursday? I think it is the future, not the past, that I want to live in.
The evolution of bird feet
By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul
As spring’s crescendo of birdsong mellows now to a steadier summer trill, I listen for melodies I don’t recognize and try to figure out which birds are singing. I look through bin-
THE OUTSIDE STORY oculars at their feathers, the color variations along head and chest, the size of their beaks, the shape of their wings, and the tilt of their tails in my flailing attempts to distinguish one species from another. Rarely have I considered feet in my casual observations, although this part of a bird’s anatomy can be highly specialized for various uses. “When you look at the foot of a bird, they’re not all the same,” said Kevin McGowan of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “All the birds basically started off with three toes forward, one back. From that, they’ve evolved in a number of different ways for various reasons.” Birds walk on those toes — not the entire foot. The backwardbending joint we may consider a knee is actually the birds’ ankle. The feet consist mainly of bones and tendons, with very little muscle and few blood vessels. Songbirds have what McGowan called “generalized all-purpose bird feet.” This group has the most common avian foot arrangement: digit 1 (which McGowan likened to a human thumb) faces backwards; digits 2, 3, and 4 face forward. Some other birds have two toes forward and two back. A few have only three toes, or a digit 1 that has shrunken to the point of disuse. There are webbed feet and lobed feet and powerfully sharp talons. Woodpeckers generally have two toes facing forward and two backward in what is called a zygodactyl arrangement. The two forward-facing toes help them climb and cling to trees. The backward-facing toes can rotate sideways to gain a more stable purchase on a tree trunk. Woodpeckers don’t necessar-
ily need both backward-facing toes, however, and some species — including the black-backed woodpecker and the aptly named American three-toed woodpecker — have only three toes: two forward and one back. “It’s simply a matter of variations in evolution to serve a similar function,” McGowan said. This is true of aquatic birds, too. While most swimmers — including ducks, geese, loons, and gulls — have fully webbed feet, a few do not. This includes members of the grebe family, whose front three toes are lobed rather than webbed. These lobes spread out as the grebes paddle — or dive — through the water, then contract as the foot moves forward, creating a more streamlined effect. “They have almost as much surface area as a fully-webbed foot,” McGowan said. “They solved the same problem, but in a different way.” Duck and goose feet are palmately webbed, meaning there is full webbing between the front three toes, but the back toe is not webbed. Other swimmers, like cormorants, have totipalmate feet, where digit 1 is slightly sideways, and there is webbing between each toe.
Like the lobetoed grebes, cormorants can compress their feet to reduce water resistance during the forward stroke. Other water birds, like plovers and herons that spend time standing on soft surfaces like sand and mud, have partially webbed, or semipalmate, feet; there is a bit of
webbing closest to where the digits connect to help distribute the birds’ weight and prevent them from sinking as they wade or run along the sand. Ruffed grouse feet also create buoyancy — in snow, rather than sand. In the winter, grouse grow fringe-like projections along the front-facing digits to create something like a snowshoe. Raptors use their feet as weapons. “They have particularly strong feet. And they have big, pointy toenails,” said McGowan. “A lot of hawks kill their prey by grabbing it and putting the back toe up through the animal into the heart.” Some hawks, including Cooper’s hawks and sharpshinned hawks, have very long legs, allowing them to hold their prey away from them — so a seized bird can’t peck at its captor’s face. Peregrine falcons use their disproportionately large feet like fists, striking their prey in midair, then catching it as it falls. Owls and ospreys have one toe — the fourth digit — that faces backward while perching but can swing to the side, forming a wider gripping surface to pluck prey out of air or water. Raptors, like songbirds, also use their feet to perch, which involves an involuntary mechanism that McGowan likens to marionette strings. When a songbird lands on a perch, its ankles flex. In each foot, a pair of tendons — one moving the front three digits, the other moving the back digit — pulls the toes closed around the perch. Those tendons remain locked until the bird takes off, releasing the ankle and thereby the bird’s grip on the perch — an intricate design for such “all-purpose” feet. Meghan McCarthy McPhaul is an author and freelance writer. She lives in Franconia, N.H. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine: northernwoodlands. org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org
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Killington contemplations at our Walden Pond We’ve been hiking up the left side of Mt. Killington from the last patch of snow just above the K-1 Lodge, up Bittersweet and a series of trails and pebbly service roads. We pass the tops
Mountain on Meditation By Marguerite te Jill Dye of the Snowshed lift, the Vertigo Head Wall Trail (so steep I would never attempt to hike, let alone ski down), past Needle’s Eye, Skyeship Gondola II, Skye Peak, and around to the far eastern side to Bear Mountain. I feel as if I’m in the Alps or Germany’s Allgäu, looking straight down at Sunrise Village below. Each time we cross a ski slope or lift, the view opens up, at first, to the north, where Mt. Mansfield peeks out behind other peaks, then around to the east where the stately White Mountains appear, beyond the Top of the World. It’s a beautiful hike up the gravelly road and nar-
rower trails where bike paths cross. We’ve been hiking in the evening after chores are done, when most hikers and mountain bikers are gone. One evening, we spotted a rust colored hare nibbling verdant grass and clover. The light glowed orange through his translucent ears. He wasn’t afraid until we passed. He brought to mind the Canada lynx kitten that graced our yard last summer and fall. The lynx runs like a hare, its favorite prey. Both have long back legs to spring into action. The lynx kitten and her mother must have moved on to find a new hunting ground. The steep incline of the pebbly path is just what we need in preparation for hiking Spain’s Camino del Norte pilgrimage route in September. It’s the most difficult, and beautiful, one of a dozen Caminos to Santiago de Compostela, where ancient fishing villages on the Cantabrian Sea are separated by Cantabrian Mountain foothills. After our hike up Killington mountain we returned to the shores of Kent Pond. We were happy to see everyone there—two Canada geese families were feeding, with six goslings born three weeks apart, and a mother
duck and her two ducklings, swimming through reeds and water. The eagle’s nest high in a pine tree was out of sight around the bend. Then father loon, across the pond, called out between dives for dinner. Mother loon and her one chick safely awaited in their island home. Kent Pond brought to mind naturalist, writer, and Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, who put his philosophy into practice with a two year experiment in self-reliance. He lived in a simple shelter he built in the woods beside Walden Pond. He spent his days observing wildlife, plants, trees, and water clarity. The beauty and magic of Walden Pond is not dissimilar from Killington’s Kent Pond. Thoreau penned his thoughts in “Walden” (1854): “Simplify, simplify!. . . Our life is frittered away by detail.” He came to understand the unity in nature, reaffirmed his faith in humanity, and man’s individualism. Thoreau reminded everyone that life is wasted pursuing wealth and following social customs. Nature demonstrates that “all good things are wild and free.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, the “first truly American thinker,” led the Transcendental Club and encouraged Americans to think for themselves Mountin meditation, page 27
Remembering summer places for food, ice cream Now that summer is here it brings back memories of summer meals and ice cream treats enjoyed outdoors back in the 60s and 70s. The A&W Restaurant on upper North Main Street Looking was one of the “in places” to go. It held a special appeal Back by mary eellen to teenagers who had a car. When you drove in you shaw parked in a row, facing either north or south. After making your selection from the menu, you pushed a button to place your order and spoke into a microphone. Your food arrived on a tray that the server hooked onto your car window. A&W root beer was the most popular drink. Apparently the mugs were kept in the freezer because they were always frosty. As you know it doesn’t take much to make a teenager giddy. I had one friend who always asked for all white meat in her chicken order. The car full of teenagers got rather hysterical as she ordered “breasts”! Since it was summer time you could chat with your friends in the car
next to yours as you ate. When you had finished eating, you pressed the button for a tray pickup. I was curious to learn the origin of the A&W restaurants. It all began in 1919 when Roy W. Allen opened a walk-up root beer stand in California. He partnered with one of his employees, Frank Wright, and founded the first A & W Restaurant in Sacramento in 1923. When they put the initials of their last names together a business name was born. By 1970 the A&W franchises had peaked and there were more of them than there were McDonald’s. Although I don’t recall this statistic, my research revealed a mascot named “Rooty the Great Root Bear”! His shirt appropriately had “A&W” across the front. It’s very unusual that after seventy years I can still enjoy a summer treat from the same place that I went to in my youth. That pleasure comes in the form of an ice cream cone from the take-out window of Seward’s Restaurant. A common occurrence in my neighborhood on a hot evening was for one of our parents to pack their car full of kids and head up there for a refreshing cone. I guess we were creatures of habit even at a young age, since most of Looking back, page 26
The future is almost here “Try putting your iPhones down every once in a while, and look at people’s faces,” said Amy Poehler, a comedian. Mobile technology: the next generation Faster and more efficient mobile phones are on the horizon. That’s
MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN right, 5G is almost here, according to Network World. If you were never quite sure what distinguished 1G from 2G, or 3G from 4G, much less 4G from 5G, the answer depends on whom you ask (or in this case, what you read). PC magazine
explained the technology this way: “1G was analog cellular. 2G technologies, such as CDMA, GSM, and TDMA, were the first generation of digital cellular technologies. 3G technologies, such as EVDO, HSPA, and UMTS, brought speeds from 200kbps to a few megabits per second. 4G technologies, such as WiMAX and LTE, were the next incompatible leap forward, and they are now scaling up to hundreds of megabits and even gigabit-level speeds.” The Economist, on the other hand, explained the benefits to users: speed of communication. 5G is different from earlier generations of wireless broadband because it can: “… Send and receive signals almost instantaneously. The latency (i.e., the lag between initiating an action and getting a response) that has hobbled mobile phones will be a thing of the past. When 3G phones were “the bee’s knees,” the time taken for two
wireless devices to communicate with one another was around 500 milliseconds. That half-second lag could make conversation frustrating. A decade later, 4G had cut the latency to 60 milliseconds or so—not bad, but still an age when waiting for crucial, time-sensitive data, especially from the cloud.” 5G mobile networks may be up and running by the time the South Korean Winter Olympics roll around in 2018, according to The Economist. It’s easy to conclude that the world is quickly going to hell in a handbasket. Except it isn’t. By virtually every objective measure of human well-being, the past three decades have been the best in history. The future trend is overwhelmingly favorable too. Kevin Theissen is principal and financial advisor at Skygate Financial Group, LLC., located on Main Street in Ludlow, Vt. He can be reached at kevin@skygatefinancial.com.
Lay down the ice! This article will be published during my first week of recovery from moderate lumbar surgery. The surgery is called foraminotomy, a procedure designed to widen the passageway for my sciatic nerve. The thing I want to talk about this week is snowmakAltitude ing. The reason this season Altit Sick Sickness has been so glorious and long (skiing well into this By br brady month!) is because of the crain spectacular bang-up job that the Killington heroes who make my life worth living (snowmakers) did in their coverage of Superstar. As one would assume with a guy like me, however, I have some advice. As with most of my advice it is unsolicited and will likely go unheeded. That said, I have a background in efficiency engineering and materials science with IBM, so I may have something to add to the discussion. The first thing to look at is why this snowpack has lasted so long. One reason is that it has been a coolish spring. But there are other factors, the first being that after the first day of the World Cup last year, they dumped fire hoses down the trail to ice it up for the racers. The minute they did this, I started jumping up and down, clapping my hands and squealing like a pig. I reacted this way, because I know that it makes snowpacks last. Every time we have thaws, rains, freezing rains, freeze thaw cycles, etc. people complain loudly and long about how the quality of the skiing drops. Then I chime into the conversation saying “This is the ice we will ski on in May” and this year, June! This is born out by experience. Winters with more freeze-thaw cycles have longer spring skiing seasons, because that water drops down into the lower snowpack, making it into ice, which has less surface area, less trapped air, and is better at storing cold. When the snowmakers dumped water down Superstar, they created an artificial, high-impact cold rain-freezethaw. That wasn’t the only secret though. The other key element to this success was blowing the final pad of snow during the March freeze. Admittedly, this year’s March freeze was exaggerated, but part of the success of the season was due to that fresh pad of snow coming down in March instead of early February. It was subject to fewer days of thaw-rain. I realize this seems to contradict my previous few paragraphs, but hav-
EVERY TIME WE HAVE THAWS, RAINS, FREEZING RAINS, FREEZE THAW CYCLES, ETC. PEOPLE COMPLAIN LOUDLY… THEN I CHIME INTO THE CONVERSATION SAYING “THIS IS THE ICE WE WILL SKI ON IN MAY.” ing fresh snow to protect the ice was important. Furthermore, they were smart not to move that snow around too much, and to leave it in a big deep pile, storing the cold. So, knowing this, I have a thought, which will turn into a suggestion since we have two more years of World Cup skiing coming our way: what if this fire hose treatment of Superstar was made not only a standard operating procedure, but made something they did four to six times during the creation of the initial snowpack? This sounds labor intensive, but hear me out. If the process went something like: snow, groom, water, freeze, repeat. Then any snowpack laid down in October would be more likely to make it through November thaws, and crews would be less likely to have to make the pack twice. Further, doing so would put down a significant pad of ice at the bottom of the snowpack, doubling or tripling the number of water molecules per inch of covert, making the snowpack last even longer than it did this year, and who wouldn’t like to see June 1 skiing be a regular thing? I recommend this fire hose treatment for the lead on/offs to and from the lift also. Make it like cement. Also, I think Killington should consider habitually putting down the last layer of Superstar snow in March, or at least late February based on weather forecasts, letting the freeze-thaw rain events solidify the lower pack before covering it. Finally, leave those giant piles of snow mostly right where they are, because the deeper they are, the longer they hold the cold. This recipe here could ensure that no one ever outlasts us. What do you say, Killington? Want to give it a try?
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more for a 4-0 lead. Jack Blue resumed his relief pitcher Just another manic Monday for McGrath’s Sushi as they started the week off with a 14-2 shellacking of the Wobbly role with “Ronzoni” on minor league assignment. It was a Barn and then, immediately after, won a tight 8-5 battle record breaking night for Blue, but not in a good way since with Clearly Moguls. The he took a walk on the wild side. He walked seven batters in Wobbly started off strong a row to load the bases twice and Outback tied the game with a first inning run but 4-4 off his demise. He was able to CBK Rob “Texting King” Killington fizzled out after that. For Ranberg to end the onslaught. C.M. kept the hit parade goSoftball M.S. it was way different as ing in the second with everyone joining in for seven runs. by dj dave they scored in every inning “Tall” Tom Gilligan blasted a deep shot to center for two hoffenberg of those. Blue settled down in the second, only giving up and the win was never in one walk and no runs. The hit parade came to a stop in the doubt. Against C.M., they third with C.M. going down 1-2-3. The Outback had a hit jumped out to a 2-0 lead parade of their own in the third, batting through the order off a two RBI double from “Big” Josh Tarleton. They had a and scoring four runs to cut the lead 11-8. C.M. was able chance for “DJ” Dave Hoffenberg, but stranded two runners when Owen “Throw Momma from the Train” Murto squeak out a run in the fourth for a four-run lead. C.M. phy hit into an inning-ending double-play. C.M. quickly played some good defense in the fourth delivering a CBK matched that with a nice looking sac from Angel Shannon to Phil “Out of the Chitt” O’Brien and turning a doublethat scored both Will “Will I Ever be Able to Retire” Burdick play on Matt “Ajax” Anderson. C.M. lost third baseman and Brett Regimbald. The inning ended, tied 2-2, after new Shannon to an ankle injury but Tucker “Short Hair Equals recruit Jesse “High Hopes Dashed” Sheehan went down Beast Mode” Zink stepped in beautifully. The fifth saw swinging for a big Cold Beer K. “Tall” Tom stranded at third with nobody able to bat him Good defense was played by both sides in the second in and Jared “F’d up Is Better” Hall going down with a CBK. with each turning a double-play and each stranding two The Outback had a trend going of scoring every other inrunners. For M.S., it was Jeremy “Pitching” Prior who hit ning and they kept that alive in the fifth, scoring three runs into one and for C. M., it off hits by Scott “Scooter” was “Ronzoni” Hacker, Watelet and Dylan “D JACK “THESE CLEATS ARE MADE FOR but the latter was only Money” Johnson to cut a double-play because WALKING” BLUE WENT BACK TO HIS BAD the lead to one (12-11). Mikey Pelland got caught Just like in the second SELF AND WALKED THREE BATTERS. off base anticipating the inning, “DJ” Dave and hit. What he didn’t antici“Brando” Remick led off pate was the leaping grab by first baseman Nate “Cookie” with back-to-back hits, both scoring and the team matchCook. The next inning saw Cook shine with a two-RBI ing them to stretch their lead 16-11. Jack “These Cleats double and M.S. scored another for a 5-2 lead. Regimbald are Made for Walking” Blue went back to his bad self and hit into a double-play to keep the score the same. “Ronwalked three batters in the sixth but the Outback’s trend zoni” delivered his first CBK of the game in the fourth to stayed true and they failed to score. They definitely had Jamie “Music Man” Rameau and C.M. was able to keep their chance but Anderson hit into another double-play M.S. off the scoreboard. Sheehan redeemed himself, drivand once again it was Zink in the mix. Pike scored in the ing in Shannon to cut the lead 5-3. Unfortunately for them, seventh for a 17-11 lead. Would the trend continue for they stranded another two runners when Cook doubled the Outback? No! For the first time all game, they failed to them up again. This time he snagged a Hunter Pike-hit ball score in the odd inning and it came at the worst time. They and caught Tucker “Hair Got In The Way” Zink jumping off had two on base but Remick robbed Watelet with a diving first. M.S. was scoring in every other inning and kept that web gem catch at the fence. It was ugly on the mound for trend going in the fifth with three runs to stretch their lead C.M. but Blue was able to add another win to his near per8-3. Those runs were driven in by Cook and Murphy. C.M. fect resume. Johnson shined at first base for the Outback had no answer and “DJ” Dave Hoffenberg made it worse with three unassisted outs and three others. with an inning ending CBK.” Ronzoni” turned up the heat The Outback immediately had to face McGrath’s Sushi on defense accounting for four of the remaining six outs and this loss did not faze them. They held M.S. scoreless and holding M.S. scoreless the rest of the way. In the sixth and scored two of their own in the first. The walking bug he snagged two hits and flipped the ball to first baseman was contagious with the Jeremy’s and this game it was JereJeremy “Jackie Blue” Livesey for the outs. That fired up his my “Walk this Way” Prior who could not find the plate and team and they responded with two runs to cut the lead walked the first three batters. M.S. tied the game in their 8-5. They had a chance for more, but yet again stranded next at-bat and although Prior settled down with the walks two runners, this time when Zink hit into an inning ending in the bottom of the second, he could not with the hits as double-play. “Ronzoni” was magnificent in the seventh the Outback batted through their order and cruised out to with two web gems. The first, he dove for a ball and while an 11-2 lead. Tarleton blasted a two-run shot in the third falling down, flipped the ball to Regimbald for the first out. and M.S. cut the lead 11-5. They made a pitching change Regimbald caught the second out and then “Ronzoni” and brought in rookie pitcher Owen “Wild Thing” Murphy magic happened again as he dove to retrieve the ball and who only gave up two runs but his team was now down flipped it to Pike for the third out. His team could not eight runs. M.S. finally woke up their bats and blasted their match his intensity and went down 1-2-3 to end the game. way through the order with nine runs to take their first lead Wednesday night, Clearly Moguls was in desperate of the game, 14-13. Now the Outback was fazed and in a need of a win, having not won since May. They faced Outdaze came the errors with no more runs. Two CBKs came back Pizza who they beat 28-6. C.M. started this game with as well to “D” Nick Melotti and O’Brien. M.S. was not fina bang when Neal Giberti led off with a solo home run. ished and scored nine more runs to solidify the incredible The team followed that up with a hit parade, scoring three comeback win, 23-13.
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continued from page 25 us got the same kind of ice cream on each visit. For me it was chocolate chip. If you craved more than a cone, you could satisfy your ice cream craving with a “Pig’s Dinner.” It was served in a trough piled with a banana, four scoops of ice cream, four toppings, whipped cream, cherry and nuts. I had friends who easily devoured one back in our teenage days but a “Tulip Sundae” seems to satisfy our adult tastes. A fun place for a quick summer meal was Roxie’s Wagon in Main Street Park. It was a silver colored bus-like vehicle that was driven into the West Street side of the park. The aroma of French fries with vinegar still lingers when I remember this fun place. Lots of burgers, hot dogs and fries were served over the years. There was always a long line. While you were in Main Street Park you couldn’t help but be drawn to the aroma of freshly popped popcorn. It was a great snack during the band concerts. The place serving this treat was Charlie Hackett’s popcorn stand. He operated out of a small wooden building that the Rutland Lions Club built for him. He was blind and you could usually find students from Mount St. Joseph Academy helping him out. I was always amazed that he knew so many people simply by their voices. Back in the 70s my husband and I used to fish a lot in Lake Bomoseen. When we finished it became a tradition to stop at the snack bar on the outskirts of Castleton on the
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every American? Have hate, fear, and exclusion replaced brotherhood, love, and compassion? I believe in an America that celebrates our diversity as a great strength and gift to the world. I believe in an America where people who’ve feuded in old parts of the world can work together in harmony and cooperation. I believe in an America whose powerful voice on human rights stands for “liberty and justice for all,” and where human rights include basic, psychological, and self-actualization from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: food, water, warmth, rest, safety, security, belongingness, love, esteem, and selffulfillment. I walk, meditate, and pray that, together, we remember we’re a nation based on rights, dreams, and ideals, still a relatively new nation in the history of the world. When you go outside and look up at the sky, what inspiring thoughts will enter your mind that identify you as an American?
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Killington softball: Mid-season the teams are hitting their stride continued from page 26 Max Team blasted the Wobbly Barn 20-1. The win was a solid team effort with everyone hitting and scoring. Collin “Hungry Like The” Wolf, Jason Rubin and Mike “Who Farted” Bouffard were all a perfect three for three with three runs scored a piece. The team had a doubleheader and next took on Killington Resort. This game did not go as easy as the other. They found themselves in a 5-0 hole to start the game. Wolf stayed hot and helped his team creep back in with three in the second. Unfortu-
nately, they wouldn’t score again until the fifth but K.R. scored a couple every inning and cemented the win with three in the sixth to double Max Team up 14-7. Standings: 1. Killington Resort 6-0 2. McGrath’s Sushi 6-1 3. Max Team 4-2 4. Clearly Moguls 3-2-1 5. OmyaRamas 1-4 6. Outback Pizza 1-6 7. Wobbly Barn 0-6-1
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Wednesday, June 28 Outback Pizza vs Killington Resort @ Killington 5:50 p.m. Wobbly Barn vs OmyaRamas @ Killington 7 p.m. McGrath’s Sushi vs Clearly Moguls @ Bridgewater 5:50 p.m. Max Team vs Clearly Moguls @ Bridgewater 7 p.m. There will be a post-game party at Sushi Yoshi from 8-11 p.m.
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Kimberly and Matthew Johnson and “It never really occurred to me to apply their family have recently been selected by for housing help with Habitat for HuHabitat for Humanity of Rutland County to manity,” said Kim. “We were so busy just live in a new home being built at 42 Cleveworking, paying rent, and meeting other land Ave. in Rutland. This family of four is expenses. Owning a home seemed like a currently renting an older two bedroom far away dream, what with having to save unit in a building that houses seven other up for a 20 percent down payment.” units in the same building, surrounded by They were surprised to find that not paved parking spaces. Many photographs only did they qualify, but the process was of their family quick and paindecorate the walls less. “The appli“INSTEAD OF PAYING RENT, of this home but cation was easy WE WILL BE INVESTING IN space is at a preenough to fill mium. Their new out, and then we OURSELVES,” MATT SAID. home, designed were interviewed by John Berryhill, by a small selecwill have three bedrooms and a nice yard tion committee,” Kim said. “It was fast.” and will be more affordable. The mortgage, At a ground-breaking ceremony on property taxes, and insurance will be lower June 10, about 50 people were in attenthat their current rental fees. dance. Matt owns his own business, Johnson The real work to make this a reality is Landscaping, and has clients throughout about to begin. The Johnsons will be takthe state. It is a demanding job but he loves ing financial classes and working along it. “I eat, breathe, and sleep this business,” with the volunteers to build this home— he said. Kim also works there, doing bookall while continuing to work and raise work as well as some landscaping work. their family. It will be a busy year. She is also assistant manager at Mac’s “We had never taken that first step Markets in Center Rutland. to home ownership,” but with Habitat’s Fourteen-year-old Breanna currently support, their own “sweat equity” efforts, stays with Matt’s mother in Shrewsbury, and volunteer labor, Matt and Kim will be where she has her own bedroom and able to own their own new home. “We feel access to her a much-loved horse. A third like it is an investment in our children’s bedroom will mean they can all be tofuture,” Matt said. “Instead of paying rent, gether. we will be investing in ourselves.”
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Water line repairs roil town FAIR HAVEN—The town of Fair Haven has issued a series of notices cautioning that water be boiled before being consumed. A notice on June 14 warned that “there is a strong possibility that your drinking water may become contaminated on its way to the tap.” The Select Board’s May 30 meeting included a water line update that machinery had located “previous work that had not been mapped.”
Maintenance Chief Jim Fowler told the Castleton/Hubbardton School Board June 7 that the school district needs to replace its leaking, 40-year-old steam kettle and upgrade the 48-yearold walk-in cooler’s refrigeration system. Another concern is that the floor of the garage is failing. Fowler will seek three quotes for its repair to bring to the School Board meeting at the end
of the month. Other well-used items will also need to be replaced or repaired in the future. Financial Director Cheryl Scarziello suggested that it would be wise for a professional to examine equipment at the schools throughout the district with an eye to scheduling a replacement/ repair plan. Working from a cost analysis, the district could formu-
late a 25-30 year bond to cover the expected equipment life. Fowler shared that Superintendent Ron Ryan had drafted a three- and a five-year plan to complete necessary projects that meet safety concerns in building infrastructure. In FY 2019, budgets will be combined under the new unification district and revenues will have to be weighed.
Fair Haven makes another bid for improvement aid FAIR HAVEN—The town of Fair Haven resubmitted its request for Village Center designation June 1, Interim Town Manager Jonas Rosenthal told the Rutland Herald. Fair Haven previously held the designation but the designation had lapsed when the town plan did in 2010. Fair Haven adopted an updated town plan last year. Village Center designation gives property owners the opportunity to
participate in taking historic, code improvement, and technology tax credits. The designation also endows the community with priority consideration for a variety of state grants. Rosenthal outlined the types of grants the community may receive as a result, drawing on funds for downtown transportation, state community development, historic preservation, cultural facilities, and more.
Woodstock rector to retire The Rev. Norman MacLeod will retire as Rector of St. James Episcopal Church as of June 30. He will preach and celebrate Communion at the church for the last time on Sunday, June 25 at a 10 a.m. service. The Rev. Mr. MacLeod arrived in Woodstock with his wife, Elizabeth C. Stevens, just days after Tropical Storm Irene devastated the region. “Witnessing Woodstock’s response to Irene was an amazing introduction to the strength and spirit of this community,” he noted. The Episcopal priest’s tenure at the grey stone church on the west end of the town green included working with the parish leadership to spearhead a $1.5 million renovation project. Called the Building on Faith campaign, the project included the construction of wheelchair access facilities inside and out, a new heating system and correction of serious drainage issues. During the course of that work in 2014, he led Episcopal services on Sunday mornings at the Norman Williams Public Library. “It has been inspiring to work with a series of fine lay leaders St. James and never forget pasCurtisatAd:Curtis ad1I will 04/1/11 4:31the PMmany Page 1
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Laughter sends out Black River 2017 grads By Stephen Seitz
Inmate charged with perjury An inmate at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility is due in court to face charges of perjury. Police said Nicholas Miller, an inmate at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility, contacted the state police, bureau of criminal investigations in May and reported having inappropriate contact with his wife’s probation officer. Miller demanded his wife to be assigned a new probation officer and asked for several of his privileges within the facility to be reinstated. Detectives with the state police opened an investigation into Miller’s allegation, discovering that Miller had knowingly made false statements. On Monday, June 19, during a follow-up interview, Miller confessed to making the false report. He is due in Rutland County Superior Court Criminal Division on Aug. 21 to answer to the charge of perjury.
Vt. Quarries Corp. to be fined for workplace explosion DANBY—On Wednesday at about 9 a.m., state police from the Rutland Barracks were called to an accident in Danby involving explosives. Police said Kenneth Williams, an employee of Vermont Quarries Corp., had been attempting to dispose of blasting caps when an explosion occurred, injuring him in the face. Williams was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries and released. After the accident a number of unexploded blasting caps remained and the state police bomb squad was quickly dispatched to dispose of them, which they completed by 4:30 p.m. No roads were closed, as the incident took place on the company’s property. No other injuries occurred as a result of the explosion. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration responded to the scene and stated that a penalty will be issued against Vermont Quarries Corp. for improper disposal and possession of explosives without a permit, advising that the manufacturer of the blasting caps should have been contacted for their removal and proper disposal. A second penalty will be issued by the federal department for failure to train employees to properly dispose of explosives.
Sunderland man dies in two-car crash DANBY—In the early evening on June 1, state troopers from the Rutland Barracks were notified of a twovehicle crash at the intersection of Danby Mountain and Brook roads in the Danby. It was reported the crash involved three persons, with one person trapped and unresponsive inside the vehicle. The Danby-Mt. Tabor Fire Dept., East Dorset Fire Dept., Manchester Rescue Squad, and Wallingford Rescue Squad responded. The state police crash reconstruction team also responded. Preliminary investigation determined that Lucas Carnelli-Cadete of Manchester, Conn. was operating a 2004 Ford Taurus on Danby Mountain Road, traveling towards Brook Road, while William P. Secoy of Danby was operating a 1995 Ford Ranger, traveling south on Brook Road towards Danby Mountain Road. The vehicles collided at the intersection, causing both vehicles to leave the roadway and roll over. The passenger in the Ford Taurus, Samuel E. Jenks of Sunderland, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Carnelli-Cadete sustained serious injuries and was flown by helicopter to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Secoy sustained less serious injuries. He was transported to the Rutland Regional Medical Center by Manchester Rescue, where he was treated and released. The crash remains under investigation.
smile, and live your lives with purpose.” LUDLOW—If nothing else, the Black River High Salutatorian Jakob DeArruda said his time in the School class of 2017 will remember their commencement speaker with a smile, as diplomas were handed school system seemed to fly by. “2009 was just last year, wasn’t it?” DeArruda said, out to the 26 new graduates on June 17. The class voted to hear from Craig Goodman, adding, “What does it mean to learn? Knowledge is who founded and runs Goodman’s American Pie in defined by the ability to think.” Ludlow. He was graduated from Black River in 1988, For Two Rivers Supervisory Union superintendent and from there, went on to become a janitor, meMeg Powden, this was her first graduation ceremony chanic, dishwasher, and restaurateur. To judge from in this school system. the reaction to his speech, he might be able to add “It was great, getting to send off the graduates,” standup comedian to the list. she said. “We wish them well.” “I thought we had it all figured out,” Goodman For Bruce Schmidt, the chairman of the Union 39 said. “My friend and I loaded everything we had School Board, the graduation ceremony is a celebrainto a $200 VW van I fixed up and decided to go to tion of community. California. We made it to “It all goes back to New Jersey when the gas community,” he said. “It tank was leaking so bad shows you how much the van filled with gas pride people have in this fumes. We patched up town.” the tank and were down Then, a question for to our last $1,200. Then the new grads: now what? the transmission blew in DeArruda said he was Cincinnati, Ohio. So we on his way to Stonehill sold everything we and College, a Catholic school got Greyhound tickets.” in Easton, Mass. Goodman said he “I’m an undeclared spent some time living major,” he said. “I like in a VW Beetle, and then history and English, so his life changed when he I may end up in one of applied for work at a gas those fields.” station. Bridget Faenza had “That’s when I met my By Steve Seitz twin girls graduating. “They’re fraternal,” she wife,” he said. “She has The Black River Senior Chorus opens ceremonies with said. “Mary is going to St. been my saving grace “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Michael’s to study early ever since.” education, and Alice is going to New England ColHis main message to the Class of 2017 was to let them know they always had choices. He illustrated lege to study physical education.” this principle with an account of a baseball game he Alice Marie Hansen said she would be missing her was in. daughter, Olivia Burroughs, who heads to Castleton “The pitcher had the fastest fast ball,” Goodman in the fall. said. “So I told him things like, ‘I’ve seen better pitch“It’s empty nest for sure,” she said. “She’s my ing in Tee Ball.’ By the time I came up, he was really youngest daughter.” mad at me. Now, I know I told you I only had two The Black River High School Class of 2017 inchoices there, but I took the third choice,” he added. cludes: Sage McGhie Allen; Alexandra Elizabeth “I crowd the plate. I grip the bat. I face him down, Barton; Cynthia Lynn Briggs; Olivia Cary Burroughs; knowing if the ball gets past me, the catcher is going Madison Aleen Dean; Alice Elizabeth Fuenza; Mary to have two broken fingers. The ball races at me, and Margaret Faenza; Aiyana Geimer Fortin; Charles I take one in the hip. I suck at baseball.” John Garrow-Wooley; Hailey Rebecca Gates; Holly After the laughter died down, he said, “Make the Elizabeth Grace Goodman; Dayne Robert Greineder; choice. Do what’s right for you.” Sebastian Michael Loyzelle; Bailey Louise Matteson; Valedictorian Aiyana Fortin looked back to her Aaron Peter Anthiny Miller; Dillon Michael Murkindergarten days to measure how far along she and ray; Bhavin Kiran Patel; Jason Lawrence Peters, Jr.; her classmates had come. Katelin Ann-Marie Powers; Mason Tyler Staples; “Did you ever think that those kindergarteners Eliza Jo Tarbell; Gavin Sidney Tatro; Dylan Marcus would grow into fighters, journalists, and athletes?” VanGuilder, Madeline Susan Veysey; and Maximum she said. “We need to look forward with positive atVolz. (Yes, that’s his real name. Unfortunately, he was titudes and great expectations. Chase your dreams, unable to attend.)
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Poultney celebrates class of 2017 Poultney High School celebrated the graduation of 30 seniors who made up the class of 2017, Friday, June 16. Front row, (l-r): Lea Keyes, Kala Thomas, Cady Ray, Kate Harrison, Alexis LaPine, Eva Nichols, Sky-Lyn Mead, Casey Thornton, Leora Havel, Cassie Birkheimer. Middle row, (l-r): Caylin Closs, Nadia Cox, Carrie Peck, Skyler Reyhl, Zac Kasuba, Walker Stomski, Trent Rogers, Shelby Mack, Elizabeth Posch, Lindsey Hewes. Back row, (l-r): Jackson Wagner, Elijah Grey, Kobe Roberts, Joe Babcock, Justin Rogers, Josh Pitts, Ethan Colm, Steven Betit, Jacob Woodbury, Taylor Lewis.
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By Lani Duke
Slowing West Rutland traffic WEST RUTLAND—The Town of West Rutland is gathering speed data at two high-accident zones with the intent of reducing speed limits: at the area around Westway Plaza and where Clarendon Avenue intersects with Main Street. Rutland County Sheriff Stephen Benard included the study in the renewal of his office’s $80,000 contract with the town. A lot of accidents seem to be a result of excessive speed and uncertainty about legal speed, Town Manager Mary Anne
Goulette told the Rutland Herald. In addition to gathering speed data, the town will apply for grants to consider installing a roundabout at both locations, using the speed data to support that application. Sheriff Benard indicated the study would include mapping the road to include turns, intersections, driveways, and lines of sight as well as radar. The Agency of Transportation weighs speed data against crash data, he said, noting that those areas experience increasing traffic, especially with traffic entering and exiting the Stewart’s parking lot.
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Center Street Marketplace came one step closer to realization with the opening of construction bids June 9. All were within the budget guidelines; choosing which to accept comes after review by the Vermont Agency of Transportation and engineering firm Stantec. Parker Excavation of New Haven, Vt., bid $836,140; Belden Company of Rutland, $873,700; and Naylor and Breen Builders of Brandon, $887,370. Each bid included additional pricing for five optional features, including colored concrete, gates, fencing,
and lighting, according to The Rutland Herald. Parker is currently the contractor for the Gateway Improvement Project along Strongs
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Strongs Avenue Gateway improvement project highly visible A dilapidated building on the west side of Strongs Avenue is showing an improved face to the public as the result of a civic initiative and repairs by the Vermont Rail System. The company not only repaired the building’s siding but also purchased paint and supplies for volunteers to use, Rutland Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Brennan Duffy announced in a guest column in The Rutland Herald. Student volunteers enrolled at Stafford Technical Center scraped and pressure-washed the siding with support from the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department in the form of a water truck and pump. More than a dozen youth and three instructors helped in the scraping. Project Vision volunteers performed the actual painting the morning of June 11, led by Project Vision chair Joe Kraus at 7 a.m. Other Project Vision-affiliated participants included Julie Easton of Danby, Melissa Shanholtzer and Bobby Van Guilder of MerMonkey Tattoo, Matthew Christian of the Probation and Parole Rutland work crew program, and Paul Gallo of Magic Brush Painting. This effort begins the transformation of Strongs Avenue as a gateway into downtown Rutland, promised in the April 20 Vermont Business Magazine. Parker Excavation of New Haven, Vt., is scheduled to begin building four enhanced pedestrian crossings with “bulb-out” features that slow traffic and ensure greater pedestrian safety. Other improvements are new designated parking and sidewalks on the western side of Strongs, and a green strip for trees and other plantings to screen and buffer existing buildings. Collaborating in the project’s funding are the Rutland Public Works department, a Vt. Agency of Commerce and Community Development Downtown Transportation Fund grant, a Rutland Blooms donation, and Rutland Redevelopment Authority.
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CSJ collaborates with Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum Rev. Mr. Macleod: Three College of St. Joseph (CSJ) students sit on stools, looking markedly out of place hunched over a small blue table covered in Legos. One is building a car, the other is sorting, and the third is taking notes. The students are just one group involved in the college’s collaboration with Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum, which allows CSJ students to develop curriculum for an exhibit at the mseum. The partnership began in spring 2016, when Dr. David St. Germain, chair of the college’s education division, met with Wonderfeet’s Executive Director Myra Peffer to determine if there was a way students could apply the skills they were learning in the classroom at the museum. “Myra stated there was a need for curriculum, based on their exhibits, for the staff and parents to use with the children,” St. Germain said. The museum — which opened in summer 2011 — had recently named Paula Townsend, a retired teacher from Rutland Town School, as its director of education. She began collaborating with St. Germain to best identify the needs of the museum, which served more than 17,000 visitors in
2016 alone. “Collaboration with CSJ Education students is a mutually beneficial partnership. The museum gets creative ideas that we can use to expand the experiences for families and schools,” Peffer said. “The teachers and preservice teachers in the CSJ classes have the opportunity to learn about informal education and how the museum can provide programming that enhances formal classroom.” St. Germain informed students in his curriculum development course last fall that one of their assignments would involve devel-
oping curriculum for Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. “The majority of the students in this graduatelevel course are classroom teachers, many of whom have young children and have enjoyed bringing them to the museum,” said St. Germain. “The idea of creating something that other parents could use was exciting news ...” Students Garrett Brewer, Aaron Bloomer and Phil Hall selected the Lego exhibit to develop curriculum around, which included a minimum of three lesson plans, student assessments, and technology and print resources. Townsend
opened the museum after hours so students could delve into the exhibit and develop a solid understanding of how it worked. The final document produced by the students was more than 10 pages, and Townsend worked with the museum’s education committee to modify and condense the work. “The end result is a booklet any parent could use to guide his or her child through the exhibit and develop an understanding of certain scientific principles they might not otherwise be aware of,” St. Germain said. The booklets are available at the museum.
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Phil Hall, Paula Townsend, Garrett Brewer, Aaron Bloomer and Myra Peffer sit at the Lego table at the Wonderfeet Museum in Rutland.
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continued from page 31 to raise funds to improve the diocesan camp and outdoor facilities at Rock Point, the Episcopal property on Lake Champlain. Rock Point is the last remaining undeveloped stretch on the lake in Burlington. He placed a major focus on what he sees as the Christian responsibility to care for the Earth. MacLeod chaired the Earth Stewards Committee of the Episcopal Church in Vermont in 2014, while organizing a project with the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire called the Pilgrimage for Earth. This four-day event three years ago helped launch the Church of the Woods, an outdoor ministry in Canterbury, N.H., and served as a precursor to a New England-wide pilgrimage down the Connecticut River whose local events will be observed this weekend. “I will miss the people of St. James and of Woodstock. It has been a great privilege to serve in such a beautiful and vibrant place. Getting to know folks in the wider community has been a great joy as well,” MacLeod said, “I will also miss walking around the village with Jack, our Australian Shepherd mix. He has a gift for making friends.” With his departure, St. James Church will begin a process of discernment leading to the call of a new Rector. The parish will hire an interim priest later this year and plans to engage a new rector sometime next year. In the meantime, the Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer, a religion professor at Dartmouth, will preach and lead services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. most Sundays this summer. MacLeod was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island in 1990. He served parishes in Providence and Kingston, where he was also a chaplain at the University of Rhode Island. He was Rector of Christ Church, Guilford, Conn., from 1997 to 2008. He came to Woodstock after serving for three years as an interim priest at parishes in Keene, N.H. and Waterbury, Conn. His wife, Elizabeth C. Stevens, an historian and editor, has been active in the Woodstock community volunteering at the Woodstock History Center, the Food Shelf, the King’s Daughters and the Norman Williams Public Library. The couple will be moving to Newport, R.I., at the end of June.
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Just because skiing and boarding season is over doesn’t mean you have to stop going downhill!
Live at The Fillmore kicks off après party at the Long Trail Century Ride Saturday, June 24, 12 p.m.—BRIDGEWATER CORNERS—The Long Trail Century Ride to Benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports announces Live at The Fillmore, the definitive tribute to the original Allman Brothers Band, who will headline the seventh annual charity ride’s après-ride party Saturday, June 24 at Long Trail Brewing in Bridgewater Corners. Considered by critics and audiences as the best Allman Brothers Tribute band around, Live at The Fillmore will set the tone for a funfilled festival for charity on the brewery lawn set by the Ottauquechee River. Opening for Live at The Fillmore is The Tenderbellies, a Burlington-based string band featuring blends of
American, bluegrass, newgrass, jazz, and rock tunes. The après-ride festival includes a locally inspired barbecue with all the fixings, a silent auction with items like Disney Park Hopper passes, resort stay packages, Simon Pearce, plus kids’ activities provided by Killington Parks and Recreation, face painting, games, bike demos, and a vendor village with farmers’ market-style vendors displaying hand-crafted Vermont wares. The Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive, in its seventh year, raises money for Vermont Adaptive’s year-round sports programs and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities. Participants in the ride can choose from various routes, including the
100-, 60-, 40-, 20-mile and family friendly 5K routes, plus a new mountain bike session Saturday morning at Killington Resort. All rides (except for mountain biking) start and end at the brewery. Approximately 700 riders are expected to participate this year. Organizers of the annual fundraiser hope to raise more than $300,000. The party is open to the public. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for ages 12 and under. Children under 6 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Party-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and make a day of it. The party is included in rider registration for those participating in the ride. Gates open at noon and the brewery will close at 7 p.m. The Long Trail Brewery is located at 5520 U.S. Route 4, Bridgewater Corners. The event will be held rain or shine. Although Long Trail Brewing Company loves pets, only service dogs are allowed at this event. For more details and to register for the ride, visit longtrailcenturyride.com.
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Now in seventh year, the Long Trail Century Ride is estimating around 700 riders of all abilities to participate in its annual charity road race. Race options from 5K to 100 miles are available, plus a new mountain biking event.
Ludlow Rotary ready for 2017 Okemo Bike Race Saturday, June 24—LUDLOW— On Saturday, June 24 the Ludlow Rotary Club and Okemo Mountain Resort will co-host the 10th annual Okemo Bike Climb. The race field is limited to 250 riders with a mass start event with the following categories: men and women ages 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+; Clydesdale Men 190-plus lbs.; Filly Women 140-plus lbs.; and Tandem. Registration for all pre-registered and new riders will be open at the Ice House at Jackson Gore
Friday, June 23, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 24, 8-10 a.m. All parking is at lower Jackson Gore Inn parking lots; see signs upon arrival. Race start time is 10:30 a.m., Saturday. For the course overview and directions, visit bikereg.com/okemobike-climb. Okemo Bike Climb organizers provide a barbecue for cyclists and their guests. An awards ceremony will follow lunch bestowing the top riders with medals and a congratulatory round of applause. The field of riders comes from
all over New England and the Northeast to compete in this 5.8mile grueling race from Jackson Gore to the summit of Okemo Mountain. Proceeds from the race benefit the Ludlow Rotary community fund used to assist with requests for support. In the past funds have supported local chapters of cystic fibrosis and multiple sclerosis, the food shelf, youth shelter, student needs for music festivals, national history project, drug and alcohol awareness, and literacy.
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Racers climb the steep slope from Jackson Gore to the top of Okemo Mountain in the 2016 Okemo Bike Climb.
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