October 11-17, 2017 by Polly Lynn

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Resort, KPAA look ahead to new projects

By Evan Johnson

KILLINGTON—Seated in the Peak Lodge at the summit of Killington Mountain, resort officials and members of the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) set their sights on the coming winter season and the events and developments slated to come with it. KPAA news KPAA President Howard Smith brought the audience up to date on some of the association’s finances. The organization of area businesses brings in $80,000 annually in membership dues and organizes the holiday festival and wine festival, two signature events that

collectively bring in $30,000. The organization has a part-time executive director, Kim Peters, and membership director, Alexis King. This year, the association hired part-time volunteer coordinator Hannah Keune. In association business, members approved the appointment of Justin Pill, Mark Stugart and Merisa Sherman to the KPAA’s board of directors. The executive board remained unchanged. This year, the association brought in 25 new members and extended hours for the

Welcome Center. The added four hours every week will last through November’s Audi FIS World Cup races. This year, the town, KPAA and Killington Resort collaborated on three new events: the Vermont Bike and Brew, Under Armour Trail Running Series and the Fairy Tale Festival. The KPAA has also launched a three-tiered sponsorship system for future events. In other local amenities, the KPAA celebrated the opening of an additional five miles of multi-use trails in Killington. The next phase of development will be to connect to the GifKPAA, page 4

By Robin Alberti

A second round of Witchcraft Killington Resort hosts its second weekend of Witchcraft Oct. 13-15. The event is a celebration of fall with harvestthemed attractions for kids and families, plus a wide selection of beer samples for the adults. Page 10

Man charged in fatal car crash By Evan Johnson

By Polly Lynn Mikula

As the sign requests, the Audi FIS Women’s Ski World Cup returns to Killington Resort next month.

World Cup updates announced

By Evan Johnson

By Jennifer Ranz

Welcoming visitors Bright yellow signs compete with fall foliage oranges and reds of October along Vermont’s roads enticing visitors to the studios of craftspeople and fine artists across the state during the 2017 Fall Open Studio Tour, Oct. 14-15. Many participating galleries will host gallery talks and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event.

Oct. 13 falls in a Friday this year, perfect for Halloween spirit!

KILLINGTON—Speaking at the annual Killington Pico Area Association, Killington Resort president and general manager Mike Solimano outlined some updates to the schedule for the Audi FIS World Cup in November. “By all accounts it was a pretty amazing event,” Solimano said, referring to last year’s World Cup. “Now we have to replicate that and make it better.” This year, race times are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to allow spectators more time to get into the venue. Sunday’s races will be broadcasted live on NBC. Killington is planning for more events and activi-

Killington’s Peters tapped for Rutland rec position

ties off the slopes. On Friday, Killington will hold a presentation, giving the top 15 racers their race bibs . Live music and fireworks will follow. Last year’s parade of VARA racers on Saturday morning will be repeated. On Sunday a second parade of ski racers from around New England will take place. Solimano estimated the parades would draw between 1,500 and 2,000 racers. The resort has not announced which band will perform on Saturday afternoon. Last year, Killington welcomed rock band O.A.R. The final note, which drew applause, was there would be more bathrooms and buses.

By Evan Johnson

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Killington’s recreation director Kim Peters has been chosen to head the recreation and parks department of Rutland City. The decision was announced in a news release issued by the mayor’s office on Monday, Oct. 10, and requires the approval by the Board of Aldermen. They are expected to be asked to do so at their next meeting, Oct. 16. Before Peters arrived in Killington, there was no fulltime position, but in 2014 the town’s Recreation Commission and Select Board voted to restore the recreation director to a full-time position. Peters became the full-time recreation director in Killington in May, 2015. She arrived with experience managing community sports programs as Kim Peters, page 9

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This Chevy Bolt will be auctioned at this year’s Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for the Paramount Theatre.

Paramount Theatre to auction $40,000 electric car package at 2017 Festival of Trees fundraising auction RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre announced that this year’s Festival of Trees, the theatre’s annual benefit fundraiser, will auction a Chevy Bolt EV package, the car maker’s version of the fullyelectric Eco Car. This $40,000, 238-mile-per-charge automobile was donated to the Paramount in a partnership between Mark Alderman of Alderman’s Chevrolet and Philip and Marlene Allen of Same Sun of Vermont. The 2017 Bolt EV is a five-seat sedan with a comforts and convenience package including satellite XM radio and Onstar. The car will include title, bumper-to-bumper, powertrain and battery warranties and two free maintenance visits. In addition, not only will the winner receive this $40,000 package but with no gas, oil Electric car, page 3

KILLINGTON—A Rochester (Vt.) man is facing felony charges stemming from a single-vehicle crash last week that left his mother dead. Joseph Mailhot pleaded not guilty to two counts of gross negligent operation with death resulting and DUI #1drug with death resulting at his arraignment, Friday, Oct. 6 in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division. These charges carry a maximum penalty of 15 years imprisonment or fines of up to $15,000 or both. According to a press release from the Killington Police Department, Joseph Mailhiot, age 40 of Rochester, was driving north on Route 100 on Wednesday, Oct. 4, with his mother, Detra Coltey Mailhot, age 63, also of Rochester, when his 2007 Toyota Tacoma pickup left the east side of the road, struck several trees and came to rest facing east. Joseph Mailhiot was able to extract himself from the car. Detra Coltey Mailhot was transported by helicopter to Rutland Regional Medical Center and later died from injuries sustained in the crash. According to the affidavit filed with the court, Mailhiot told responding police a truck crossed into his lane causing him to swerve off the road. In conversation with officers, Mailhiot was observed swaying back and forth while standing and was unsteady on his feet. During conversation, Mailhiot appeared to fall asleep multiple times. After refusing to submit a preliminary breath test, Mailhiot completed standard field sobriety exercises and was transported to the Rutland City Police Department for further evaluation by a drug recognition expert. During an interview, Mailhiot told police he had not been sleeping regularly and estimated he hadn’t slept in approximately three days. He Fatal crash, page 3

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Killington Mountain School news: A soft place to land

By Amy Allen

Drivers heading to the base of Killington’s Superstar trail will catch sight of Killington Mountain School’s four-season airbag venue, a project located at the base of the trail on skier’s left, and one that’s in the final phases of construction. All that remains to complete this project is finalizing the wood structure, installing artificial snow surface and completing some additional excavation work on the landing area. After that work is complete, the next step will be to undergo site inspections and complete final staff training. This is the only facility of its kind that has been built to these quality specifications on the East Coast, and one of only two in the United States in this class. KMS will utilize this venue year-round in its academy and club development programs, and it will be available to external athletes through the school’s programs and camps, which will be run primarily during the summer and off-peak seasons. The airbag is a key piece when it comes to the development and mastery of new tricks for snow sports competitors. Athletes can first practice tricks in the trampoline facility on campus, and then move on to the airbag venue, where they can further master those new skills in a safe environment, before finally progressing to snow. At peak, KMS anticipates 25-35 athletes per week will make use of this training venue for roughly eight to 10 weeks, from May through September. The interest from within the free-ski, snowboard and freestyle communities has been overwhelming, and the school looks forward to bringing many new athletes and coaches to the region to utilize this tremendous facility.

By Amy Allen

A view looking down KMS’s airbag jump, nearing completion for this winter season.

Star-struck in Rutland

By Julia Purdy

RUTLAND – The Paramount Theatre stage sizzled with dazzling dance routines Saturday, Oct. 7 as seven local contestant teams competed in the seventh annual, sold-out Dancing With The Rutland Stars. The event, which has become a highlight of Rutland’s entertainment scene, benefits Kids on the Move and other pediatric programs of the Rutland Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice organization. The final net had not been tallied as of press time, but past events have raised $135,000. Two financial professionals made the unlikely pair that won the judges’ Mirror Ball Trophy. Reed Wilcox, a financial advisor with the financial planning firm Edward Jones on Merchants Row and a rank amateur, was paired with Sheila McCutcheon, branch manager of TD Bank in Manchester and a part-time dance instructor at Miss Jackie’s Studio. McCutcheon said that a selection committee comes up with names of pros first, then brainstorm about people they know who are in the public eye in the community. “It was a surprise for both Sheila and I to find out we were going to be working with one another,” Wilcox told the Mountain Times, comparing the process to setting a blind date. But at the contestants’ ice-breaker gathering in June, McCutcheon said, before she even knew he was her partner she read his body language and “I just saw him as a Michael Jackson in a [fedora],” she said.

Star struck, page 26

“Super Seniors” find joy in dinner duties at the Little White Church By Karen Lorentz

KILLINGTON—Longtime Killington residents Jo and Henry Biathrow may be retired snowbirds – they go to Florida winters – but they still enjoy working. In fact, you might say they have returned to their roots. They started their careers at Killington, cooking and serving skiers in the first base lodge. Now they cook for the fall foliage bus tour dinners that the Sherburne United Church of Christ – better known as “the Little White Church” – puts on each fall. Jo started the foliage dinners in 1997, the year she retired from Killington, as a way to help raise funds for the church. Those fundraisers serve bus tours arranged by former Killington resident Sylvie Finer each autumn. Jo and her crew serve 45 to 50 people for each of the eight to 10 annual dinners. And Jo still cooks for all of them, with Henry and many others helping out. That makes the octogenarians Super Seniors, as WCAX pointed out in the weekly Super Senior segment. The Oct. 5 telecast featured Jo, Henry, and the dinner served the night before. The “Super Senior” designation is well deserved. The dinner fee and free-will donations from people on the bus tour can add up to a $800 to $1,000 profit nightly, and the dinners generally raise around 40 percent of the church’s annual operating budget.

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Rutland City, Vietnam veterans form trust for memorial upkeep RUTLAND—The City of Rutland and Chapter 1 of the Vietnam Veterans of America have established a memorial trust fund to provide perpetual care and upkeep of the Rutland County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Chapter 1, the first VVA chapter in the nation and located in Rutland, has provided $10,000 to establish the trust for care of the memorial. Further contributions from Chapter 1 and the public are possible under terms of the trust. The Vietnam veterans’ group approached the city to establish the memorial trust fund, realizing the day was coming when the group would no longer be active. Unlike veterans’ groups like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Vietnam Veterans of America only accepts regular members who served in or during the war (1964-75). Most Vietnam era veterans are well into their senior years. An agreement was approved at a meeting of Chapter 1 on Sept. 13, 2017. The agreement gives the city of Rutland formal ownership of the memorial, which is located on city property at Main Street Park, which was mainly a formality since the memorial has always been on city property. Chapter 1 will continue to oversee the care and upkeep of the memorial with assistance from the Rutland Garden

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Electric car: Bid on $40,000 package continued from page 1 or maintenance, a person who travels 15,000 miles per year will save approximately another $1,500 per year over the costs of driving a gasoline vehicle. The Chevy Bolt EV also includes free installation of a charging station for your home. Mark Alderman of Alderman’s Chevrolet commented, “The Bolt is one of the most amazing cars that I have ever driven. Our family is incredibly excited to be a part of a person winning such a game changing car, during such a great time of the year, at an event as important as the Festival of Tress supporting the beautiful and important Paramount Theatre. This will be a moment to remember!” Philip Allen, board member of the Paramount and co-owner of Same Sun of Vermont, added, “Marlene and I own a Bolt EV. We bought our first hybrid in 2002 and after 15 years of Priuses and Volts — all fine cars — we now have the perfect vehicle … driving past all the gas stations and plugging in at home is a giant sea change.” The 15th annual Festival of Trees will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the live auction commencing at 7 p.m. The Rutland region’s largest auction fundraiser features Auction Master Bob Prozzo and includes plentiful food from Roots the Restaurant, desserts from A Dozen Eggs, and a cash bar. Traditionally, the Paramount auctions 80 live auction items and 200 silent items. To accommodate excitement projected to be around the auction of the Chevy Bolt, the Paramount anticipates shortening the live auction this year to 65 items. Co-chairman of Festival of Trees and former board president Laurie Mecier-Brochu commented, “We have for many years had a goal of presenting a vehicle on our stage at Festival of Trees and this year Alderman’s and Same Sun of Vermont have allowed us to achieve this goal. We are so excited and impressed to have this level of support from our community to ensure the continued success of the Paramount!”

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continued from page 1 said he had used Oxycodone, marijuana and heroin that morning and fell asleep multiple times during the interview. He agreed to provide a sample of his blood for drug analysis at the Vermont Forensic Laboratory, the results of which have not yet been released. Mailhiot has a prior DUI conviction in the state in 1998 and a prior negligent operation

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Locals recognized at harvest festival

By Evan Johnson

Two long-time supporters of the Vermont Farmers Food Center received recognition at the organization’s annual Harvest Festival, Sunday, Oct. 1. Royal and Zip Barnard jointly received the 2017 Person of the Year Award. Bill Clark was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. Barnard said he and his wife Zip were surprised by

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the award, which was a new addition this year. “We’re not active in the board,” he said. “We’ve just been constant advocates.” In their tenure as the publishers of the Mountain Times in Killington. the two assisted in marketing and promotions for the center as it was just getting off the ground. The two wrote press releases, ran events in

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Killington tourism agenda unveiled at KPAA annual meeting

continued from page 1 ford Woods trails. fee. Shuttle service for students will Two are currently operational and the Resort developments also be available. other two will be online later this year. Riding the momentum of a twoSolimano also provided some Taylor said these solar build-outs year commitment to host the Audi perspective on recent developments were part of a five-year goal to cover FIS Ski World Cup and a 2016-2017 in the national ski resort industry. The 33 percent of the resort’s power needs winter that saw 201 days of skiing, past year saw the purchase of Stowe by renewable energy. “Make no misKillington Resort’s Mike Solimano by Colorado-based Vail, and the purtake that consumers vote with their provided news on some upcoming chase of Intrawest. wallets and especially Millennials investments. While new grooming Solimano pointed to a 16 percent want to give their money to businessmachines, snowmaking guns and lift increase in season pass sales over es that take care of the environment,” upgrades don’t have the dazzle of big- last year as proof. Since signing on he said. ticket items, the president and gento a multi-resort pass deal called the Killington and Pico are also planeral manager assured his audience M.A.X. Pass, Killington is the Number ning to welcome electronic cars to the changes would be appreciated. 1 visited resort of the over 30 resorts the area by installing 50 to 70 charg“When a house is old you don’t that participate in the pass program. ing stations from Tesla next year, the knock it down and put up a new While larger families of resorts largest charger installation at any ski house,” he said. “You fix the pieces. It’s consolidated decision-making resort in North America. “They want the same with our lifts.” power, Solimano said, Killington and to build their gas stations and they’re This coming season, parent comthe other 16 Powdr-owned properties starting with Killington.” Taylor said. pany Powdr Corp. has invested $5.7 would retain their local character. Summer activity upgrades million in capital improvements at Solimano said, “From Killington’s Ticket sales have continued to rise Killington and Pico across the proper- standpoint, we still feel we’re well in recent years following investment ties. Among the capital improvepositioned and we don’t really need in expanding the resort’s trail netments slated for the coming winter to be associated with one of those work. Ticket sales for the mountain season: bigger resorts. bike park have grown from $12,000 • $1.7 million in snowmaking im“Powdr doesn’t have a plan to get last year to $20,000 this year. Sumprovements and upgrades for 2018, really big,” he said. “That’s not one of mer operating revenues for both the including 163 new low-energy their goals. They want to own great mountain bike park and the adventower snow guns ture center were nearing SOLIMANO SAID KILLINGTON AND • $350,000 in snowmaking $1.6 million for the justand water infrastructure ended fiscal year. Summer THE OTHER 16 POWDR-OWNED developments at Pico staff levels at the resort have PROPERTIES WOULD RETAIN THEIR • $700,000 in upgrades to also risen. In total, $689,000 the 27-lift infrastructure will be allocated to summer LOCAL CHARACTER. • $1 million for three new activities at Killington. Prinoth grooming tractors resorts and have people run them Mountain bike park • $2 million for remodeling the locally and be part of the local comThe Killington Mountain Bike Park Grand Hotel munity.” is in the midst of a multi-year buildIn summer 2018, Killington will Summer activities, energy efficiency out designed by trail builder Gravstart the Bear Mountain revitalizaTracy Taylor gave an update on the ity Logic, that started in 2013. New tion, the first phase of which includes growing amount of solar power in the projects include a new 2.5-mile jump a new lift on the south ridge of the Killington area. Pico’s roof-mounted trail, skills park and a 1.6 mile oldmountain, a bridge over the Skysystem will be finished in the next 30 school hybrid trail. Three high-speed eburst trail and six to seven multidays. A larger array in the Bavarian detachable lifts, including the K-1 Exfamily dwellings for a total cost of $3 lot is awaiting final permits to begin press Gondola, service all of the bike million. construction in April or May. The two park’s terrain. Also added this year Since Powdr purchased Killington projects would generate 225 kilowatt are bike carriers on the Snowshed Resort and Pico Mountain in 2007, hours. Over the next two weeks, a and Ramshead Express Quads, which infrastructure improvements have total of 14 trackers are slated to be allow riders to self-load their bikes. exceeded $50 million, including a installed at the Skyeship Base Lodge, With the addition of more than 10 new lift, lift drives, snowmaking sysKillington maintenance garage, Pico new miles of trail in the last two bike tems and the Peak Lodge. maintenance garage, Pico Sports seasons, there are now 30 miles of He also announced that starting Center and the Wobbly Barn. These trails, making it the largest downhill this year, all Castleton University trackers are estimated to produce 130 bike park in eastern North America. students could receive a free pass to kilowatt hours. Killington and Pico Killington will have invested $500,000 Pico with the opportunity to upgrade have also bought into four 500-kiloin bike park improvements before the to include Killington for an additional watt solar farms in Addison County. end of operations this fall.

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STATE NEWS

Local officials told: When in doubt, err on the side of transparency

By Alan Keays, VTDigger

A lawyer for an organization that represents municipalities in Vermont told officials at the local level Thursday that when it comes to the state’s open meeting law it’s best to err on the side of openness. “The main goal here is accountability and transparency,” Carl Andeer, a staff attorney with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, told a roomful of about 50 people, including Select Board members, planning commissioners, town managers and police chiefs. He added, “If there’s a kind of situation where it’s 50/50 and you’re not sure the law is going to apply, be cautious.” Andeer spoke during a workshop called Open Meeting Law and Social Media as part of the VLCT’s annual Town Fair at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. More than 300 officials from cities and towns across Vermont attended the event. In addition to workshops, the organization held its annual meeting and celebrated its 50th anniversary. Workshops covered such topics as computer security and managing conflicts of interest. There was also a session on welcoming newcomers to town, put on by members of Rutland Young Professionals. Karen Horn, the VLCT’s director of public policy and advocacy, said the organization receives questions regularly from local officials on the open meeting law, from the proper warning of meetings to what constitutes a public body.

“It comes up all the time,” she said. “It’s a lot about the mechanics of it.” Andeer, in his workshop, provided an overview of the state’s open meeting law and talked about some things that weren’t specifically addressed. The law was crafted before the advent of smartphones and social media, such as Facebook, he said. That means trying to apply the “ideas and the purpose” of the law to such forms of communication as texting and Twitter, according to the attorney. “The law might not specifically address situations with social media and

ANDEER ADDED, “IF THERE’S A KIND OF SITUATION WHERE IT’S 50/50 AND YOU’RE NOT SURE THE LAW IS GOING TO APPLY, BE CAUTIOUS.” using electronic communications,” Andeer said, “but we can look at court cases.” A single posting on Facebook or Twitter by one Select Board member would not be a violation, he said, but it’s a different matter when a quorum of that board joins in that online discussion about something over which the board has authority. “That’s where the problem comes in,” the VLCT lawyer said. “It’s still not entirely clear, but this is a situation that we would say definitely avoid because you’re having a quorum here

and you’re talking about the business of that body.” He also advised local leaders against using a private email account for town business. “The question right now that hasn’t been decided yet by the [Vermont] Supreme Court is whether a record is a public record if it’s in a private account,” he said. Such a case is pending before the state’s highest court. He urged local officials either to use an email account set up by the municipality or to create a separate email account strictly for town business. Andeer was asked several questions dealing with when a public body needs to warn a meeting. One hypothetical scenario involved what happens when one Select Board member asks the other board members to get together for a social gathering. “If you’re not talking about the business of the body, that’s not going to be a violation,” the attorney said. However, what happens if town business does come up involving a quorum of board members at that social gathering? he was asked. Andeer advised disclosing that discussion at the next meeting of that body. “At that point you are airing it out in public and there’s a record of it,” he said. One person wanted to know whether the open meeting law applies to a town dog park committee getting together to talk about fundraising. “To be on the safe side,” Andeer said, “warn it as a public meeting.”

Rutland group seeks “NewStory” against violence By Alan Keays, VTDigger

The Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter has changed its name as it moves to the next chapter in its history of supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Avaloy Lanning, the organization’s executive director, said Thursday night. “We recognize that for too many people and for too long a time someone else has been writing their story, controlling their narrative,” Lanning said. “Not any longer.” She spoke from the stage of Tuttle Hall on the campus of the College of St. Joseph in Rutland to a crowd of about 200 people gathered for the unveiling of the organization’s new name and slogan. “It’s time for us, for our community, for survivors, to take control of that narrative and write a new story,” Lanning told the crowd as a large screen behind her then displayed the words, “NewStory Center, Turning the Page on Violence.” Lanning said later that the new name, which has been kept under wraps for weeks in anticipation of Thursday’s unveiling, was a year in the making, involving the organization’s board of directors, staff and

consultant Joan Gamble. There were other suggestions, Lanning said, but in the end, all reached agreement. “This was the one that spoke to everyone,” she added. Lanning said the new name sends the message to the people her organization serves and other victims and survivors of crime and violence: “Here’s a blank sheet of paper, you get to write your own story, it gets to be what you want it to be. I think that’s why it spoke to us.” The organization traces its roots to 1979, when it was first known as the Rutland County Battered Women’s Shelter, located in a former jail on Center Street. “The unfortunate symbolism of the jailhouse was not lost on the shelter’s founders, whose mission was to help battered women free themselves from the cycle of domestic violence,” reads a history of the organization on its website. “Over time, and in connection with expanded service offerings, the organization moved to a new, more welcoming location, a house with the capacity

for 24 beds.” That new site in Rutland became known as HerStory House, Lanning said. Then, in 1981, the organization changed its name to Rutland County Wom-

of the new name Thursday night, the organization’s website was changed to one for NewStory Center. The new name is “a nod” to the organization’s history, from HerStory House

“TONIGHT, THIS IS MUCH GREATER THAN JUST A NAME CHANGE. IT IS US STANDING ON THE ROOFTOP TO TELL OUR STORY.” en’s Network & Shelter, which carried through until Thursday night. The nonprofit organization serves women, men and children who are the victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. It recently announced that in fiscal year 2017, from July 1, 2016, to June, 20, 2017, the organization provided direct services to 924 people. Those direct services included emergency shelter, clinical services, support during sexual assault nurse exams and other assistance. Also in fiscal year 2017, the organization reported providing emergency shelter to 433 women, men and children, resulting in 13,141 “bednights,” the most in the organization’s history. Almost simultaneously with the announcement

to NewStory Center, Lanning said after the event. “I like it because of the word center,” she added. “That, to me, means we are more than a shelter.” Donna GoodHale, chair of the organization’s board of directors, told the crowd Thursday that for years there had been “confusion” associated with the group’s name. “We could longer continue our identity crisis,” GoodHale said. “There was too much work to be done.” That led to the start of the organization’s strategic planning process about a year ago. “We have a name that reflects our purpose,” GoodHale said, later adding, “Tonight, this is much greater than just a name change. It is us standing on the rooftop to tell our story.”

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Vermont is not wavering on clean water

By Julie Moore

Despite the Scott administration’s commitment to restoring Vermont’s waterways and funding clean water initiatives, recent news stories have contained inaccurate information and given the false impression that we’re decelerating our efforts. This is simply not the case. The Agency of Natural Resources, and all the partners engaged in this work – including sister state agencies, Vermont municipalities, regional planning commissions, conservation districts, non-profit and watershed organizations, and private landowners from farms to real estate companies – are moving ahead as quickly as possible to develop, design, fund, and implement clean water projects. The lack of care in these stories can be seen in the facts they get wrong. For instance, they neglect to inform readers that it was always anticipated that less would be spent in the early years on certain types of projects – such as retrofitting existing developments with stormwater controls – as regulatory drivers are put in place, and more would be spent in later years. More importantly is the fact that neither I, nor the governor, nor anyone in his administration, have called for spending less money on clean water. Further, the articles ignore that the actual spending on clean water is increasing year-over-year, not decreasing – there was a full 70 percent increase in clean water funding

MORE WORRISOME IS THAT THESE INACCURATE STORIES MAY BE WEAKENING VERMONTERS’ RESOLVE TO TAKE ON THIS MONUMENTAL TASK. between FY17 and FY18. We do have an obligation to put funding to work with appropriate management and oversight. Taxpayers expect, and rightly so, that their money will be invested in our water environment as quickly as possible, but also in a way that ensures it is spent effectively and with accountability. That is our great challenge. Vermonters may remember President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, and the search for “shovel-ready” projects to fund. We face a similar challenge in lining up projects which are ready to go to construction. Although we understand where many of the water quality needs lie across our landscape, it takes time to develop the expertise and resources in both public and private sectors necessary to implement projects in accountable ways and to ensure we will be measuring what we get for our money. That is what I have been, and am, advocating for – a realistic, practical and effective long-term strategy – and what was unfortunately misrepresented as a desire to slow down spending on the cleanup of Lake Champlain and other waters. Together, through the course of decades, even centuries, of living, building and farming on Vermont’s landscape, we created the problems in our waters. And it will take time – measured in years, not weeks or months – to correct those problems. Ensuring that we are laying the proper foundation is essential. We will, and we are, getting it right. That is a strength, not a weakness. Unfortunately, the incorrect narrative has taken on a life of its own. I have heard from many involved in the great effort to restore our waterways – including those who sometimes disagree with us over the best way to achieve our mutual goals – about how frustrated they are by this mischaracterization. More worrisome is that these inaccurate stories may be weakening Vermonters’ resolve to take on this monumental task. I will not let that happen. So, I urge those readers who are concerned to get involved, and learn the real story of what we are doing, how we are doing it, and why. Come to a public hearing on the issue, or look at the documents we have gathered related to clean water funding here: anr. vermont.gov/about/special-topics/act-73-clean-waterfunding. See for yourselves what progress we are making, and what work lies ahead. Julie Moore is the secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.

Indoor composting made easy By Carl Diethelm, a.k.a. Compost Carl

As a tenant not owning his own home and living in town, I understand how difficult it can seem to be to compost food scraps instead of putting them in the trash. There might not be space to compost outside (if the landlord would allow it), or it could be a bit of a walk to take out the scraps every few days or so. Luckily, there are ways around these obstacles that can still save money from trash fees: vermicomposting, using worms to help break down food scraps, is a relatively odor-free process that can be accomplished indoors. There is no need to brave that snowstorm if there is a “worm bin” right under the sink! The questions may be raised: how much does a worm bin cost, and how much work does it take to manage? The answer is that it depends on how much time and money that a person is able to invest into the project. A rule of thumb is that by putting more time and effort into a vermicompost system, less money will be required, and vice versa. The following steps will compare the advantages of certain methods for keeping worms at home, and will provide a basic understanding of how much time or money each method requires. Anyone that is planning to start a worm bin would do well to research the process and ask for tips beyond reading this article. Four steps for indoor vermicomposting: Choose a container Basically this decision comes down to whether the container will be purchased, or if a cheap or free do-it-yourself bin will suffice. A specific worm bin that can be purchased is the Can-O-Worms, which costs less than $100. This container makes it an easy process to raise and feed worms. I recently obtained one of these for my apartment, and it surely is low-maintenance! I check the worms every few days to make sure they aren’t escaping from the different layers, but other than that, I just feed them about every week. The Can-O-Worms has to be kept in a ventilated closet or open room, however, as it is fairly large. When used correctly, this handy method will allow removal of worm castings (the leftover compost) without needing to sift out worms and uneaten material. The cheaper option is to find a plastic bin or bucket: storage totes and five-gallon buckets are the usual suspects for DIY bins. If it needs to fit under the sink, then consider how much space is available. Something to keep in mind is drainage; if excess moisture can’t exit the bottom of the container, the worms may drown! It can be trickier to get all the worms out of the castings, since there is only one area that worms can eat. I actually enjoy sifting worms out by hand, so fans of picking up squirming worms could enjoy this method. Indoor composting, page 7

Now’s the time for soil testing By Daryle Thomas

Once you know where you are, it’s easy to get to where you want to be. And that, dear reader, is why you need to test your garden soil. A bit of a leap? Not really. Garden soil is not just dirt. You have sand, silt, a little bit of clay, and some organic material. The percentage of each determines the type of soil. You know that good garden soil has a certain pH, which is the acidity or alkalinity of the planting medium. Too acid, and you can only grow blueberries. If the soil is a bit alkaline, asparagus and cucumbers are happy. With a pH of 6.4, just about everything can grow well. What makes soil fertile? Minerals. The right minerals in the right proportion, is what gives your carrots incredible sweetness and a delicate crunch. Soil testing, page 7

LETTERS

Trash disposal a problem Dear Editor, When the Ludlow and Cavendish transfer stations recently increased their fees, our donation shed saw a steep increase in unusable donations we cannot resell – especially those made at night and on weekends when the store is closed. As a result, our trash disposal cost has skyrocketed. Black River Good Neighbor Services has and always will depend upon your donations to provide services to our clients. Our mission and responsibility, though, is to buy food and heating fuel for people who need it. Instead we are increasingly paying more to dispose of trash. It is with great regret that we have had to close

our after-hours donation shed and ask that all donations be made during business hours – Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please remember that items left outside and exposed to the elements often become damp or wet and unsalable, and even more expensive to dispose of. New signage at the store warns our policy change. We have multiple security cameras and will be monitoring the yard for people who dump trash outside. We will continue posting videos of anyone caught doing so on Facebook. Peter LaBelle BRGNS, Ludlow

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CAPITOL QUOTES “There’s nothing in it to negotiate because it does not have shared values of who we are as Americans.” Said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in an interview with the Washington post, blaming President Trump’s senior policy aides for advancing “un-American” ideas for immigration.

“I had a bad experience with Harvey Weinstein in my youth, and as a result, chose never to work with him again and warn others when they did. This behavior towards women in any field, any country is unacceptable.” Said actor Angelina Jolie, following revelations of a hidden history of sexual harassment by movie producer Harvey Weinstein, made public last week. More actors including Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow have come forward with their own testimony. Weinstein’s company has fired him.

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Awards go to volunteer senior citizens

continued from page 4 the community calendar and helped spreads within their the network about a growing “We have some skills that they don’t have, the same way that they have skills that we don’t,” he said. “We just put them to use for them however we could.” VFFC board president Greg Cox agreed. “They walked in different circles than farmers and they got so many people interested in what we were doing and became leaders,” he said. “They

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were truly a godsend in many ways.” The recent festival also included an announcement that the Rutland Rotary Club has awarded $82,000 as part of its centennial project to VFFC to help construct a greenhouse that will be used for educational programs. “Most people think that a farmer’s market is just a place for picking up veggies once a week,” Barnard said. “But the people the Center are working on so much more than that. These are good people. These people work from their heart,” Barnard said.

Amend soils now for winter

continued from page 6 Plants need zinc and copper. They need calcium, magnesium, boron, manganese, nitrogen, potassium, iron and a handful of other treats. Cation exchange capacity determines what minerals will be available to feed the plant. Cations are positively charged ions which are held by negatively charged soil particles. Imagine an Argyle sock stuck to your backside by static cling. The sock is not part of your pants, just temporarily attached. Cations – calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium – grab onto clays and organic matter in a similar way as static electricity does. Free hydrogen shows up and is attracted to the same clays and organic material. In doing so, the cations are freed to nourish the plant. In a similar way, a dryer sheet would make the Argyle sock fall off before you spend the day carting it around on your tail. Dryer sheet equals hydrogen. Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium equal Argyle socks. In the 1940s, Professor William Albrecht determined the format for 11 minerals, plus aluminum, free hydrogen, pH, exchange capacity and base saturation ratio. How these elements react with each other is what a soil test will tell you. When your soil test comes back from the lab, some amount of interpretation may be necessary. How do you get your soil tested? Obtain a test kit. Garden centers sell them. I’m sure Amazon offers something. UVM has them. A call to 1-800-639-2230, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon will get the ball rolling. Your best bet is to call me at 802-259-2299. I keep UVM soil test kits available for nearly instant gratification. You may not need help with interpretation, so any soil test kit may do. When you get a UVM kit from me, I will help you understand the test results when they come back from the testing facility. Or answer any other questions. Free! Fall is the best time to test your garden soil. Amend the soil as needed. Let it sleep through the winter and be ready for planting in the spring. It may take a year or more to fully balance the soil minerals. Patience! Doing so will give you the tastiest and most nutritious fruits and vegetables you can grow. And, perhaps, the admiration of a secretly jealous friend or two. Daryle Thomas is a volunteer with the UVM Master Gardener Program

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Worm-farming for everyone

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“We’re just trying to get our arms around making sure everybody is safe.” Said Karissa Kruse, president of the Sonoma County Winegrowers, an industry group. California’s Sonoma County has been threatened by a group of wildfires that have devastated neighborhoods and caused evacuations of 20,000 residents. Kruse was speaking with the Los Angeles Times.

“I went years without losing a client to overdose. We’ve lost more clients in the last six months than my previous nine years at Safe Recovery combined.” Said Grace Keller, executive director of Safe Recovery in Burlington, Vermont’s largest syringe exchange. VTDigger reported this year 4,700 drug users have passed though its doors.

Prepare container for worms This may include drilling air holes, and laying down bedding for the worms to live in. Air holes are already present in most worm bins that are purchased, and it isn’t difficult to poke through most plastic containers. There are pre-made packages of bedding that can be purchased, such as coconut coir, which worms love, but wood shavings or newspaper are used as well. Essentially, whatever “brown” (or carbonrich) material is available will be able to host worms. The bedding must be soaked in water to promote the moist environment that worms like to live in. Once there is bedding, it’s time to get some worms! Obtain red wriggler or compost worms While there are plenty of worms that could be caught in the wild, not all types of worms will best serve the purpose of dealing with food scraps. Generally, the smaller species of worms will thrive in a kitchen worm farm, while larger worms that could be used as bait for fishing won’t eat food scraps as quickly. The red wriggler worms are generally preferred by vermicomposters and can be bought online or at some garden supply stores. Some methods of capturing worms from outside can be successful, such as partially burying hole-y cardboard boxes with food scraps and bedding for a couple of days. Again, that requires sifting out worms, and can take multiple trials to find the right areas and obtain enough worms. One pound of red wrigglers, or about 1,000 worms, is a good base to start with for an indoor bin. They will reproduce over time, and the more worms available, the quicker they break

down food scraps. Feed the worms over time Most of these methods do take a long time for worm populations to peak (two to five years), which allows almost all household food scraps to be deposited in the worm bin. While the worms are breeding and feeding, try not to fill the container with more than one inch of food scraps over half the surface. This could mean waiting a month or two without adding food scraps while the worms do the dirty work. Once no more food scraps are visible, try to add fresh scraps to a new area, so that the castings can be scooped out with minimal worms stolen from the bin. Once worm populations reach 15-20,000, food scraps can be added regularly. Worms will eat almost anything soft (such as fruit and vegetable scraps, moldy bread, and even hair!), but some materials can make the environment more acidic, which could prevent their activity and promote other insects’ growth. Again, to keep a healthy, productive worm farm, look into books and websites that give detailed information on raising worms indoors. The Can-O-Worms owner’s manual is also available online. With the coming winter in mind, try to get your worm bin started sooner than later, or it will be a tough time for the worms adjusting after being shipped through the cold. If you have questions that can’t be answered, call the Rutland County Solid Waste District at 802-775-7209. Carl Diethelm, GMC Class of ’17, majored in renewable energy and ecological design.

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Free Knitting Class

6:30 p.m. Free knitting classes at Plymouth Community Center, by Barbara Wanamaker. Bring yarn and needles, U.S. size 7 or 8 bamboo needles recommended, and one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@ gmail.com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.

THURSDAY OCT. 12

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Open Swim **

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.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 14-15

Bikram Yoga **

OCT. 11

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

Story Time

Intro to Starting a Microbusiness

9 a.m. Introduction to Starting a Microbusiness at BROC, 45 Union St., Rutland. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Free, for those looking to start a business or investigating self-employment. RSVP to 802-665-1744.

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.

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.

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.

Active Seniors Lunch

Story Time

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bingo

5:30 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.

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

Understanding the Risks

6 p.m. Public Health Analysts Jennifer Kachajian and Allison Verbyla from Dept. of Health will be discussing the current cancer rates in Rutland County as well as the actual versus perceived risks of developing cancer in this area. 6-8 p.m. at Rutland Country Club, 275 Grove St, Rutland. Q&A session follows. Free, open to public. Pre-registration required at 802-772-2500, rrmc.org.

Tai Chi For Beginners

6:30 p.m. Rutland Regional Medical Center offers Tai Chi for Beginners class, six weeks, Sept. 6, 13, 20, Oct. 4, 11. 6:30-7:30 p.m. in CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC. $15, registration required, space is limited. Info, rrmc.org, 802-770-2400.

Open Mic

7 p.m. Open mic with Jim Yeager at ArtisTree Community Arts Center, Pomfret. Free. All levels, all abilities, relaxed environment. Info, artistreevt.org. 2095 S. Pomfret Rd., Pomfret.

Glenn Miller Orchestra

7 p.m. Paramount Theatre welcomes Glenn Miller Orchestra for an intimate performance with orchestra seating tickets only available. $55. paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

7:30 p.m. ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival presents preview night of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at The Grange, 65 Stage Rd., South Pomfret. Features over thirty 50s and 60s songs sung by a quartet of incredible women, The Wonderettes. Classics like “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” It’s my Party,” Respect,” and more. Tickets at artistreevt.org.

Thirsty Thursday Cabaret

7:30 p.m. Merchants Hall presents Thirsty Thursday Cabaret. Featuring Vt and NYC guest artists. BYOB event. Doors open 7 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door. thirstythursdayvt.brownpapertickets.com. 40-42 Merchants Row, Rutland.

Tobacco Cessation Group

9 a.m. Want to quit smoking but nothing works? Join the free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Thursday, 9-10 a.m. Behavioral Health Clinic, 1 Commons St., Rutland. 802-747-3768 for more info.

OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND ACROSS VERMONT

WEDNESDAY

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.

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 Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. Info, 802-773-4854.

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FRIDAY OCT. 13

Bikram Yoga **

6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. Inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Open Swim **

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

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.

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, 802-422-9765.

Fall Craft Fair

1 p.m. Fall craft fair at CVPS/Leahy Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Vendors and crafters from around the region. Basket raffle to benefit Cancer Center. 1-7 p.m.

Witchcraft

4 p.m. Killington Resort continues Witchcraft Fall Festival this weekend, with live music by The Wheel, Grateful Dead covers, and the Haunted House is open 5-9 p.m. Details at killington.com.

LBA Harvest & Wine Dinner

5 p.m. Tap Room of Lake Bomoseen Lodge hosts Harvest & Wine Dinner fundraiser for Lake Bomoseen Preservation Trust. 5 p.m. apps, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Reserved tickets at 201-725-2429. All welcome. 2551 VT-30, Bomoseen.

Artist Reception

5:30 p.m. “Wildlands” exhibit opens at the Great Hall, 100 River St., Springfield celebrating public lands and national parks. 10 artists featured. Meet the artists at free catered reception at the hall from 5:30-7 p.m. Several speak about the work.Info, 802-885-3061.

5 p.m. Christine Price Gallery at Castleton University features collaborative works of local artists Tara Verheide and Chuck Welch Oct. 9-Nov. 8. Reception tonight at 5 p.m. in the gallery. Exhibit entitled ““Networks: The Crackerjack Art of Chuck Welch and The Fe’MAIL’ XX Conspiracy” features a variety of works, full of sharp contrasts and light commentary. Info, oliver.schemm@ castleton.edu.

Rutland Jewish Center Fall Service

Open Mic

Artist Reception

5:30 p.m. Fall festivals conclude at Rutland Jewish Center with reading of the Torah. 5:30 p.m. pizza nosh - RSVP to office@rutlandjewishcenter.org or 802-7733455; 6 p.m. Yizkor/Memorial Service; 6:30 p.m. Simchat Torah Service with singing, dancing and celebration of Torah followed by Oneg of Festival Desserts. All welcome. 96 Grove St, Rutland.

Compas de Nicaragua

6 p.m. Nicaragua Dance Tour: Compas de Nicaragua sponsors performance by seven-member troupe at Green Mountain College. Eloquent, cultural dances performed in beautiful dresses to marimba music. Plus, video on “Women in Action.” In Ackley Theatre. One Brennan Circle, Poultney.

7 p.m. Open mic at Church of the Wildwood - a night of community, music, poems, and comedy. Performers of all ages welcome. Snacks and decaf coffee for sale. 347 Holden Rd., Chittenden. 7-9 p.m. For performance spot, 802-772-7297, jlcromie@hotmail.com.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

7:30 p.m. ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at The Grange, 65 Stage Rd., South Pomfret. Features over thirty 50s and 60s songs sung by a quartet of incredible women, The Wonderettes. Classics like “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” It’s my Party,” Respect,” and more. Tickets at artistreevt.org.

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.

SATURDAY

Stephen Butz Discussion

6:30 p.m. Join author Stephen Butz in a discussion on his new book “Shays’ Settlement in Vermont.” Free, open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland, 2 Center St., Rutland. 802-855-8078, phoenixbooks.biz.

Bikram Yoga **

OCT. 14

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. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

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GLENN MILLER FLIP FABRIQUE: CATCH ME! ORCHESTRA Thursday | October 12 | 7:00 PM

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PARAMOUNTVT.ORG Pancake Breakfast

8 a.m. Pancake breakfast buffet at Masonic Lodge, 63 Franklin St., West Rutland. 8-11 a.m. $9 adults, $3 for ages 6-12, free age 5 and under. Pancakes, fr. toast, eggs, meats, home fries, beverages, and more.

Sunday | October 15 | 7:00 PM

Working Woodlands Workshop

8:30 a.m. Mixed level yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. (Sept. 2, welcome Christy Murphy just this week). 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Farmers Market

College Fair

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.

Townwide Yard Sales

9 a.m. Town of Poultney yard sale day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sales along Main Street and at homes in the area, rain or shine,

Killington Section GMC

10 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Shrewsbury Figure 8 Hike. Hike LT north from Vt 103 to Lottery Road, to Gaynor Road, to Bullard Cemetery, back to Vt 103. Moderate, about 5 miles. Bring water and lunch, dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes. Newcomers and non-members welcome. Info, 802-293-2510. Meet at 10 a.m. at Rutland’s Main Street Park, near firehouse, to carpool.

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.

Wagon Ride Weekend

10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum holds Wagon Ride Weekend 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Family-friendly celebration features narrated horse-drawn wagon rides around the farm fields, plus dairy farm, farm life exhibits, farmhouse, cider pressing and other activities. Admission. 69 Old River Rd., Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.

WitchCraft

10 a.m. Killington WitchCraft is a the fall festival that’s a scary amount of fun for everyone. Held at Snowshed Adventure Center and area. Schedule today: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., haunted maze, hay ride, bounce house, apple launcher, pumpkin painting, face painting, trick or treating across the resort and Snowshed Adventure Center activities all open today. 12 p.m. Andy the Music Man with kids music. 12-5 p.m. Ski Haus Challenge with DJ Dave. 2-6 p.m. The Wheel, mostly Grateful Dead cover band. 2 p.m. Costume competition. 2-9 p.m. Haunted House and Haunted Hike open. Tickets at killingtonwitchcraft.com: Fun Package, Adventure Package, Beer Package, or Beer Adventure Package.

Peak to Peak

10 a.m. From Woodstock Green, hike to a scenic viewpoint on Mount Peg or Mount Tom—or both! Join the guided hikes to learn about history and ecology, or head out on your own. Exhibits, games, and picnic lunches ($) to support local non-profits available on the Green. Hiking is free. Info, visit nps.gov/mabi or call 802-457-3368 ext 222.

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Sunday | October 22 | 7:00 PM

Wednesday | October 25 | 8:00 PM

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ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES Saturday, October 21 | 2:00 PM

10 a.m. Working Woodlands Workshops at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Pheonology and climate. Learn about long history of climatic changes in the park, and their impact. Free. RSVP recommended, 802-457-3368 x222. 54 Elm St., Woodstock.

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SARA’S STORIES CHILI COOK-OFF AT LOTHROP ELEM. SCHOOL SATURDAY, OCT. 14, 11:30 A.M. Freeze Out Event

4 p.m. 5th annual Freeze Out Event at American Legion Post 50, Route 4A, Castleton. Sleep outside on the back lawn of the Post to shine a light on the plight of far too many homeless vets. All you can eat breakfast next morning, $9. Bring a sleeping bag. Also, please consider bringing for donation: new/gently used cold weather gear like coats, boots, socks, hats, gloves, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. Or cash donations.

10 a.m. Bernie Sanders holds college fair at Castleton University. Sanders speaks at 12:30 p.m. Doors open 10 a.m. Castleton University athletic complex, 190 University Drive, Castleton. RSVP at 800-339-9834 .

Fall Craft Fair

10 a.m. Fall craft fair at CVPS/Leahy Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Vendors and crafters from around the region. Basket raffle to benefit Cancer Center. 1-7 p.m.

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.

Autumn Story Hour

10 a.m. Autumn story hour at Chittenden Public Library. Fall-inspired books and songs, pumpkin painting, free play and snack. Geared toward children under 5, but all welcome. 223 Chittenden Rd., Chittenden. Free, open to the public. chittendenpubliclibrary.com.

Open Studio Weekend

10 a.m. Vermont Crafts Council holds Fall Open Studio Weekend, Oct. 14-15, where artists and galleries open their studio doors to the public during the statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a wide variety of local artists and craftspeople in their studios, and purchase high quality, hand made artwork. Self-guided tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, ironworkers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Many have gallery talks, special events, demonstrations, and more. Brandon is especially full of open studios! Full list of participating galleries at: vermontcrafts.com. Look for yellow signs at designated studios.

Learn to Cable

11 a.m. Learn the basics of adding cables to your knitting projects. $10 plus materials. Green Mountain Fibers, 259 Woodstock Ave., Rutland.

Sara’s Stories Chili Cook-off

11:30 a.m. 2nd annual chili cook-off to benefit Sara’s Stories, a program in Pittsford that gives books to residents ages 0-5, in memory of Sara Gallipo. Held at Lothrop Elementary School, in the gym, 3447 US Route 7, Pittsford. 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes. Registration begins 11 a.m., bring a crockpot of chili, serving spoon, and $5 to enter. Or come make a donation and taste/vote for your favorite. Info, 802-353-1525.

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.

Devil’s Bowl Open Forum

1 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway hosts open forum meeting for 2018 Stock car racing season. Drivers and team members from all divisions on all tracks encouraged to participate. Held at American Legion Post #49, 72 S. Main St., Fair Haven, 1 p.m. sharp, until 5 p.m. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com for full details.

Learn to Curl Clinic

5:45 p.m. Upper Valley Curling Club holds Learn to Curl clinic at Barwood Arena, Highland Ave., White River Junction. $25, open to those age 12+. Equipment provided, wear warm clothes and non-skid shoes. Register at uppervalleycurling.org.

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.

Quilters the Musical

7 p.m. Quilters the Musical, play about pioneer women and her daughters, blended into a musical of blocks. Profits benefit Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter. Admission by free will offering. College of St. Joseph library, 71 Clement Rd., Rutland.

Bingo

7 p.m. Danby/Mt. Tabor Fire Dept. holds bingo to benefit the fire dept. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Games begin 7 p.m. $20 per book; additional books $10. 10 games per block. Cash prizes, refreshments. North Main St., Danby.

FOLA Movie

7 p.m. FOLA presents screening of “Spectre,” a James Bond feature, at Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Free, donations appreciated. Popcorn and water provided. Info, 802-228-7239; fola.us.

Hockey Face Off Dinner

7 p.m. Come celebrate the start of another season of Castleton men’s college hockey at The Palms Restaurant, 36 Strong Ave., Rutland. $30 per person includes buffet dinner, cash bar. Spartan players will serve as waiters and hosts. Contact 802-558-6009.

Twangtown Paramours

7:30 p.m. Husband/wife duo MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis — Twangtown Paramours — perform sophisticated Americana at Brandon Music. Tickets $20, $25 for pre-dinner. Reservations at 802-247-4295. 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. brandon-music.net.

International Journey Dance

2 p.m. International Journey Dance with Ashley Conway at Fitness Made Fun Studio in Howe Center, 1 Scale Ave., Bldg. 12M, Rutland. Sacred Embodiment: You are the Prayer Journey Dance. A wide array of music to rock your world and energize the body and soothe the soul. $15. Info, ashley.journeydance@gmail.com.

The Marvelous Wonderettes **

3 p.m. ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at The Grange, 65 Stage Rd., South Pomfret. Features over thirty 50s and 60s songs sung by a quartet of incredible women, The Wonderettes. Classics like “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” It’s my Party,” Respect,” and more. Two shows today: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets at artistreevt.org.

4 p.m. Northwest Rutland presents Fall Festival with pumpkin carving, gourd painting, and scary mask creating, along with glitter tattoos, face painting, a selfie booth, and a movie. Events 4-6 p.m., movie follows on outdoor screen at 6 p.m. Free, open to community. Community Green Space at 113 Library Ave., Rutland.

PEAK TO PEAK HIKE IN WOODSTOCK SATURDAY, OCT. 14, 10 A.M.

Fall Festival

SUNDAY Bikram Yoga **

OCT. 15

9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Wagon Ride Weekend

WitchCraft

10 a.m. Killington WitchCraft is a the fall festival that’s a scary amount of fun for everyone. Held at Snowshed Adventure Center and area. Schedule today: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., haunted maze, hay ride, bounce house, apple launcher, pumpkin painting, face painting, trick or treating across the resort and Snowshed Adventure Center activities all open today. 12-5 p.m. Music with DJ Dave. Tickets at killingtonwitchcraft.com: Fun Package, Adventure Package, Beer Package, or Beer Adventure Package.

Morning Yoga

Better Breathers Club

11 a.m. Do you have a difficult time breathing? Free American Lung Association support group for people living with breathing issues and their loved ones. Better Breathers Club meets first Monday of every month 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Godnick Center 1 Deer St, Rutland. 802-776-5508 for more information.

Open Swim

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

Monday Meals

10:30 a.m. Morning Yoga with Dawn Sunday mornings at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. $12 or 10 classes for $90. All levels welcome, bring your own mat. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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.

Learn to Spin

Rutland Rotary

Kenya Run

Balance Workshop

11 a.m. Make the yarn that you want to knit with Green Mountain Fibers, 259 Woodstock Ave., Rutland. $30. 1 p.m. HEAL Raising Our World Foundation presents 2nd annual Kenya Run, 5K fun run/walk to benefit the organization helping develop a children’s home and secondary school in rural Kenya. 1 p.m. registration, 1:30 p.m. run. Grace Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. $20 online at kenyarun.eventbrite.com prior to Oct. 14; $25 day of. Family entries, too. Free when you raise funds, visit site for details, healraisingourworld.org.

Soul Expression Workshop

1 p.m. Connect with the energy of your soul through a relaxed state of vibration and create a deck of cards for your own personal guidance. In this workshop you will learn about various oracle, angel and tarot card decks and how to use them as a guide to connect to your own inner wisdom. Pyramid Wellness Center, 120 Merchant Row, Rutland.

Hike Into History

1 p.m. Hike into History at Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell. Led by Stephen Zeoli, president of Mt Independence Coalition. Gather at the museum for walk. Info, 802-948-2000. Admission $5 adults; free under age 15. Mount Independence Rd., Orwell.

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. 4 p.m. RRMC holds free workshop addressing walking, balance, and stability: “Gaining Traction: Improve your Walking, Balance, Mobility, and Stability” held Mondays in October, Oct. 2-30, 4-5:30 p.m. in CVPS/Leahy Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. RSVP required to rrmc.org or 802-7722400.

Harvest Dinner

4 p.m. St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Route 7 South, Pittsford holds annual Harvest Dinner, 4-6 p.m. Turkey with all the fixings, dessert, and beverage. $12 adults, $7 children.

Flip FabriQue: Catch Me!

7 p.m. Flip FabriQue performs stunning gravity defying show, Catch Me! at Paramount Theatre. Acrobatics, a trampowall and humor art part of the spellbinding performance. 30 Center St., Rutland. $30-$35 tickets. paramountvt.org.

MONDAY Bikram Yoga **

OCT. 16

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

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.

Killington Bone Builders

Tobacco Cessation Group

11 a.m. Want to quit smoking but nothing works? Join the free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Tuesday, 11-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. 802-747-3768 for more info.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m. Want to quit smoking but nothing works? Join the free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. at Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. 802-747-3768 for more info.

FLIP FABRIQUE AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE SUNDAY, OCT. 15, 7 P.M.

4:30 p.m. Want to quit smoking but nothing works? Join the free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at RRMC Foley Cancer Center, conference room, 160 Allen St., Rutland. 802-747-3768 for more info.

Citizenship Classes

Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.

TUESDAY Open Swim **

OCT. 17

8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 12-1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Yin Yoga

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

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. Bikram yoga; 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Art Workshop

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

Family Playgroup

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

Bone Builders

10 a.m. Bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. Info, 802-773-4854.

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.

Super seniors:

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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

The Marvelous Wonderettes

2 p.m. ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at The Grange, 65 Stage Rd., South Pomfret. Features over thirty 50s and 60s songs sung by a quartet of incredible women, The Wonderettes. Classics like “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” It’s my Party,” Respect,” and more. Tickets at artistreevt.org.

Preschool Story Time

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TOPS Meeting

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

Quit Smoking Group

5 p.m. Is your goal to be tobacco free in 2017? Free quit smoking group in Castleton, Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. Work on the skills to stay tobacco free and receive free nicotine replacement products. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Info, 802-747-3768.

Level 1 Yoga

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

RYP Mixer

6 p.m. Rutland Young Professionals October Mixer at Draught Room at Diamond Run Mall, 6-8 p.m. Free, meet and network with other young professionals from Rutland region-bring business cards! Door prizes plus cash bar and appetizers. rutlandyoungprofessionals.org.

Heat Pump Workshop

6 p.m. Cavendish Energy Committee hosts heat pump workshop in town office meeting room, 37 High St., Cavendish. Brent Coleman presents informational and educational steps to make homes more efficient. Q&A follows. Free, residents of all towns welcome. Info, 802-226-7250.

Legion Bingo

6:15 p.m. Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend!

Chess Club

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

Longtime Killington residents serve up

continued from page 2 The Protestant UCC denomination shares the building with the Our Lady of the Mountains congregation, and members of both help with the dinners. The two groups also split building costs, which makes it possible for the small UCC congregation to continue offering church services, a food shelf, camperships, financial support to local families in need, summer lunch program for children, and a new program to offer assistance to people in crisis among other contributions to the community. Jo starts preparations around 7 a.m. and is joined in the white- and sweet-potato peeling and cutting duties (40 pounds’ worth) by various assistants. There’s the pork or turkey to roast and then it’s time off for lunch and then back to the kitchen to mash the potatoes by hand, get the rolls, coleslaw, stuffing, gravy and desserts ready, and have Henry hand carve the meat. Others join them to finish table set-ups and serve the guests family style, as Ron Willis happily washes all the dishes. After the tour leaves, the workers all sit down to enjoy dinner together. Roots in the kitchen and Killington Henry was a cook in the army when he met Jo at a USO dance in Indiana. Eager to return to Vermont, he

contacted his brother Royal about a job. Royal, who was working for Preston Smith to get the new Killington Ski Area off the ground, got Henry a job “setting up the Pomalifts and putting up the prefab CCC Hut” for the temporary base lodge, he said. That first winter (1958-59) Henry and Jo worked in the base lodge, “cooking and serving food to hungry skiers. The ski patrol brought the injured into the kitchen for first aid that first crazy year,” they recalled with a laugh and noting there was “no patrol area” then. After that first season, Henry worked “outside seven days a week doing everything from building lifts to grooming.” In the early days of fewer trails, he ran the lifts by day and groomed until 10 or 11 at night. As the area grew, two shifts groomed all night, and as trail supervisor he checked out the trails by day in a Sno-cat because, although he skied “a little,” he preferred his machines. One of his most exciting tasks was to be the first person to groom at Bear Mountain. He drove down the steep Outer Limits hooked to a winch cable for safety and went back up via Wildfire. After a few trips he insisted on going alone. “Pres couldn’t believe I made it, but after that I didn’t have to use the winch. Before that it was unknown if a groomer could make it down alone safely,” he said of

his pioneering run. Jo continued to work in the Killington Base Lodge before operating the Snowshed and Rams Head restaurants. With stints on the switchboard and in accounting, she returned to restaurant work, becoming supervisor of the Killington Peak Restaurant. Asked if she skied, Jo said, “They tried to teach me to ski but it didn’t work out.” She commuted by lift to the peak cafeteria, where she oversaw the ordering and serving of food for so many years that it was tough for Henry, who retired in 1995, to get her to retire. “I told her if she retired, I would take her to Florida and she finally retired the next day,” he said. But since she enjoys cooking and had the requisite organizational skills, Jo was happy to take the lead for the church foliage dinners. Today, the Biathrows, Linn Minard, and Ron Willis are the remaining original dinnercrew members. After the hall and kitchen are cleaned up, Jo notes what an “efficient team” they all make, noting that when “Finer Tours asked if we would do this,’ she was happy to continue to calling in the kitchen. With a smile, she adds, people often tell us it’s “the best meal they get.”

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Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY OCT. 11

POULTNEY

[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY OCT. 13

BOMOSEEN

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

RUTLAND

KILLINGTON

Jazz Night

9 p.m. Center Street Alley What Dude Open Mic

9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter

THURSDAY

OCT. 12 BARNARD

5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Market

Aaron Audet

4 p.m. Snowshed Base Lodge Area Witchcraft w/ The Wheel

7 p.m. The Foundry Ryan Fuller

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Curragh’s Fancy

9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub DJ Dave’s All Request Dance Party

RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose

KILLINGTON 10 a.m. Snowshed Base Lodge Area

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

Local’s Night w/ Duane Carleton

Witchcraft

RUTLAND

12 p.m. Snowshed Base Lodge Area

6 p.m. Rick & Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse

3 p.m. Snowshed Base Lodge Area

7 p.m. Paramount Theatre

Witchcraft w/ music for kids with Andy the “Music Man”

Witchcraft w/ The Wheel

At the Heart of it (Wide Eyed Noise), Every Enemy Alive, NO SOUL, Misanthrope and Cemetery Show Flip FabriQue: Catch Me!

7 p.m. The Foundry

9:30 p.m. The Venue

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

STOCKBRIDGE

Wayne Canney & Guy Burlage

Curragh’s Fancy

9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

Open Mic w/ Chris Pallutto

11 a.m. Wild Fern

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

Supply and Demand

MONDAY

RUTLAND

OCT. 16

6 p.m. Elks Lodge

Josh Jakab

Alex Brown Memorial Scholarship Benefit w/ Aaron Audet

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D

Sound Collage

STOCKBRIDGE

WOODSTOCK

KILLINGTON

6 p.m. Stonybrook Tavern

2 p.m. Town Hall Theatre

TINMOUTH

8 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Open Mic

Angels in America Part 1: The Millennium Approaches

MENDON

7:30 p.m. Old Firehouse

7 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

RUTLAND

Closing Celebration Open Mic

CASTLETON 7 p.m. Casella Theater

6 p.m. Liquid Art

6 p.m. Red Clover Inn

DJ Mega

Wayne Canney

Tim Connell

Jazz Trio

WOODSTOCK

PITTSFIELD

10 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam w/ Supply & Demand

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre Glenn Miller Orchestra

Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Chris Powers

SATURDAY OCT. 14

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

BOMOSEEN

SOUTH POMFRET

George Nostrand

Thirsty Thursday w/ DJ Mega

7 p.m. Artistree

Open Mic w/ Jim Yeager

6 p.m. Iron Lantern BRANDON 7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Twangtown Paramours

LUDLOW

9 p.m. The Killarney

Open Mic w/ Supply & Demand

Jamie Ward: Piano & Vocals

10 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Andraudy

SUNDAY

PITTSFIELD Clay & John Canfield

9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie

WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Open Mic w/ Brian Warren

TUESDAY

OCT. 15

KILLINGTON

10 a.m. Snowshed Base Lodge Area Witchcraft

12 p.m. Snowshed Base Lodge Area Witchcraft w/ music for kids with Andy the “Music Man”

5 p.m. The Foundry Jazz Night

OCT. 17

POULTNEY

8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam

RUTLAND 7 p.m. The Venue

Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson

8 p.m. Center Street Alley Trivia

Solid Waste Santa brings money to area towns

By Stephen Seitz

The Southern Windsor/Windham County Solid Waste Management District has decided to refund more than $379,000 in tipping fees it has held since the dissolution of the Vermont/New Hampshire Solid Waste Project in 2008. The district’s board of supervisors voted to release the money at its regular meeting on July 27, 2017. Since then, board members have been presenting the checks to the towns during selectmen’s meetings. “It didn’t seem to make sense for SW/WCSWMD to act as a bank for advancing funds when requested,” district treasurer Bob Forguites wrote in an e-mail. “It was not a matter of SW/WCSWMD waiting a long time before disbursing the dissolution funds – the intent was to retain the funds to cover the expense (without an

assessment to member municipalities) if there are things that SW/WCSWMD is required to do. Those expenses would now have to be covered by tip fees or special assessment.” The Vermont/New Hampshire Solid Waste Project ran from 1987 to 2008. During that time, solid waste from Windsor County and Sullivan County in New Hampshire was taken to Claremont, N.H., for incineration. The project ended when the incinerator shut down. Funded by tipping fees, that left about $400,000 for the Vermont district. “The funds received from the dissolution of the Project have been held by SW/WCSWMD to have available if they were needed for operation of SW/WCSWMD without assessing member municipalities,” wrote Forguites. “With the new state-mandated recycling laws, municipalities op-

erating solid waste and recycling facilities are having additional expenses. Some municipalities asked SW/WCSWMD about being advanced some funds to help in meeting the additional expenses.” The board of supervisors decided to give the money to the member towns, based on the percentage of trash tonnage each town produced over the last 11 years of the compact with New Hampshire. The board decided to keep $25,000 for cash flow emergencies. The towns receiving the dissolution funds are: Andover ($1,719); Baltimore ($1,051); Cavendish; ($14,786); Chester ($30,764); Grafton ($5,372); Ludlow ($72,435); Plymouth ($8,956); Reading ($3,912); Rockingham ($48,392); Springfield ($111,703); Weathersfield ($24,433); West Windsor ($6,229); and Windsor ($49,441).

Kim Peters:

Moves to Rutland rec

continued from page 1 the director of aquatics and swim coach of the Clippard Family YMCA in Cincinnati, Ohio. During her time in Cincinnati, she also served as the MorganRoss Athletic Association soccer director and events coordinator, and the Trinity Lutheran Church Christian education director. Peters has a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University. Requests to Peters for comment were not answered as the Mountain Times went to press on Tuesday afternoon. During her two-year tenure, Killington saw the expansion of local summer camps and the development of multi-use trails in the Killington area. In May, Killington’s Parks and Recreation Department received a $45,000 grant from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation to aid in the development of an additional 5.3 miles of mountain bike trails on Route 100. The department cut the ribbon on another three miles of trails on Oct. 1. More expansion is planned to connect to neighboring trail networks. Killington town man-

ager Deborah Schwartz said the town will be working to find a replacement. Peters has also been active in the Killington Pico Area Association. This year, the association’s welcome center on Route 4 extended its hours, hired a part-time volunteer coordinator and collaborated with the resort on new events including the Killington. “The whole idea of the town, resort and business community working together - Kim has done an unbelievable job of that,” Killington Pico Area Association president Howard Smith said at last week’s annual meeting. “She’s done an unbelievable job of taking that to another level.”

Courtesy of KPAA

KIM PETERS

12 • The Mountain Times • Oct 11-17, 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 ACROSS 1. Plural of ascus 5. Repents 11. British School 12. Adhesive to catch birds 15. Male children 16. Oil company 17. Intestinal 19. Money slogan 24. 2nd tone 25. In actual truth 26. Belgian-French River 27. Rural Free Delivery 28. Midway between S and SE 29. Texas armadillo 30. 2nd largest Hawaiian island 31. Pile up 33. Changes liquid to vapor 34. Yemen capital 37. Byways 38. V-shaped cut 39. Painting on dry plaster 42. Daminozide 43. Papa’s partner 44. __ -fi: fiction/movie genre 47. 1st Soviet space station 48. Latvian capital 49. Come into view 52. Blue Hen school 53. Maine water company 55. Picture & word puzzle 57. Atomic #18 58. Xiamen dialect 59. Being overzealous 62. One who did it (slang) 63. Night breathing noises 64. A minute amount (Scott)

CLUES DOWN 1. Race of Norse gods 2. Large pebbles 3. Latin line dances 4. The inner sole of a shoe 5. A French abbot 6. Moves stealthily 7. An alternative 8. 39th state 9. Lotus sports car model 10. River fill 13. Of I 14. Many noises 18. Ghana monetary units 20. Actor Hughley 21. The Cowboy State 22. Jests at 23. America 27. Surprise attack 29. Daddy 30. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 31. Express pleasure 32. Cellist Yo-Yo 33. Bronx cheer 34. A more firm substance 35. Essential oil obtained from flowers 36. Company that rings receipts 37. Largest church in Christianity 38. Capital of Wallonia 39. Heroic tale 40. Send forth 41. The Golden State 43. 1/1000 of an inch 44. Angel of the 1st order 45. Ukrainian peninsula 46. Disregard 48. Colophony 49. Spanish be 50. Military policeman 51. Cleopatra’s country 53. Br. drinking establishments 54. Removes moisture 56. Liberal Arts degree 60. Execute or perform 61. Atomic #77

Solutions on page, 23

Spotting a winner

A few months ago, one of my coworkers iwas n my office to discuss an upcoming project. In the middle of our conversation, the internet radio I was tuned into started playing a song that I absolutely love. I abruptly stopped her in mid-sentence and turned up the volume. “You know who sings this right?” I inquired as I tapped my thumbs to the beat. Given that she’s a Millennial and grew up in a sheltered family from a small West Virginia town, she almost always fails on these impromptu classic rock music quizzes that I’m known to toss out. Her general response (a deep sigh coupled with a dejected look) signaled that she had once again resigned herself to not knowing the name of the band I was inquiring about. This recurring fact has always been troubling to me. But she’s not the only one. I have several latetwenty, early-thirties employees who are completely inept when it comes to the awareness of any music written prior to the year 2000. I’m not talking obscure stuff either. It’s not as if I’m quizzing them with questions like “Who sang the female back-up on track five of Pink Floyd’s classic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ album?” No, in this case, even the band’s name stumps them. Time and time again, I’ve thrown out popular names from the music industry only to be met with funny stares and comments like, “Who’s Ned Zeppelin?” Of course, my employees like to point out that most of the songs I reference were recorded 20-30 years before they were conceived, which always makes me feel twice my age while also reminding me that I could easily be their parent. Interestingly, after my most recent quiz question, I followed up with the very off-handed comment: “I’ve got to put that song on my list to buy.” Immediately, my young employee swung around and responded shockingly, “Did you just say ‘buy’?” “Uh, yeah,” I countered. “I always buy my favorite songs from iTunes. Why?” She suddenly let out a condescending laugh. “No one buys music anymore!” she boasted. “Haven’t you heard of Spotify or Apple Music?” And with that she laughed her way down the hallway, leaving me feeling like a dated curmudgeon. The truth is that while I have heard of these new listening services and somewhat understand their platform, I have yet to really look into what they offer. However, after being publicly chastised, I decided that I should give these services a look. Luckily Spotify was running a “Get three months for free” offer so I quickly signed up, figuring three months would be plenty of time to decide whether or not I liked the format. It took me a few days of fidgeting with the app

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(which I had loaded onto my computer, iPad, and iPhone), before I got the hang of how things worked. From there, I dove deep to see how obscure their music library went. Surprisingly, I was pulling up tracks from long discontinued albums that I’d never thought I hear again. It took about two weeks before I was completely converted to the platform. In that time, I discovered more new music than I could have found in a year of using iTunes. Now, after months of using, I can honestly say that I don’t think I will every buy another song. The future of music listening, in my mind, is definitely subscription based. It’s like have the world’s music collection stored on your hard drive. Sure, it’s going to cost you around $10 a month, but trust me, the convenience and ability to hear new music makes it all worth the cost. I have since sheepishly admitted to my young employees about my conversion, which they have all taken great pleasure in. The moral of the story: Don’t balk at something because it’s new. You may be surprised how much better it makes your life. This week’s film, “The Battle of the Sexes,” features something that was new back in the early 1970s – namely, that women tennis players should be treated as equals to men. Starring Steve Carell and Emma Stone as tennis stars Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King, “Battle of the Sexes” follows the story of how King changed the history of sports by making a stand against the chauvinist practices of the pro tennis tour. The film also chronicles King’s enlightenment to her own sexuality and the trauma it caused to her game and marriage. This was a well-made film with excellent portrayals, but I found myself wishing I was watching a documentary half-way through. I think King’s relationship avenue was overplayed while the historical implications of the Riggs match, and the effect it had on society, was somewhat diminished. Check this one out if you love tennis or appreciate the moments in history that actually change the way people think. A rhythmic “B-” for “The Battle of the Sexes.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

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Author Stephen Butz discusses “Shays’ Settlement in Vermont” Thursday, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— On Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Stephen Butz for a discussion of his new book, “Shays’ Settlement in Vermont.” The ruins of Daniel Shays’ fortified settlement reveal the hidden story of the famous rebellion. Shays and the Regulators founded the settlement deep in the Vermont wilderness after fleeing the uprising they led in 1787 in Massachusetts. Rediscovered in 1997 and under study since 2013, these remnants divulge secrets of Shays’ life that previously remained unknown, including his connection to Millard Filmore and the anti-federalist lawyer John Bay. As the leader of the site’s first formal study, Stephen D. Butz weaves together the tale of the archaeological investigation, along with Shays’ heroic life in the Continental Army, his role in the infamous rebellion that bears his name and his influence on American law. Stephen Butz is an educator, writer, archaeologist and environmental scientist who has taught at the secondary and college level for over 20 years. Butz gained his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Cornell University and has published numerous books

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on the subjects of science, history and technology. Butz is a co-director of the Shays’ Settlement Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting historic research, scientific inquiry and educational outreach. He lives along the Vermont-New York border, where he continues to teach, run the Shays’ Settlement archaeology field school, and work on his various research projects. This event is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St., Rutland. Copies of the book will be available. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.

Devil’s Bowl to host open forum meetings; drivers from all divisions welcome Saturday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Devil’s Bowl Speedway will host three open-forum meetings on Saturday, Oct. 14 to discuss the 2018 stock car racing season. Drivers and team members from all divisions and all race tracks on both dirt and asphalt are welcome and encouraged to participate. The meetings will be held at American Legion Post #49, 72 South Main Street (Route 22A) in Fair Haven, beginning at 1 p.m. sharp. Devil’s Bowl Speedway is in the process of a full conversion to a dirt racing surface on its half-mile track for the 2018 season, and management is seeking input and opinions from all racers as the new era of racing approaches. The moderated gathering will begin with a general discussion involving all racers. Among the

planned topics will be the schedule and event dates, race formats and purses, NASCAR membership and benefits, and other items. All divisions will be discussed in the first hour of the meeting, though a special interest will be focused on the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series-sanctioned “Division I” Sportsman Modified class, a new novicelevel Sportsman division, and the possibility of a series for Small Block 358-Modifieds. Beginning at approximately 2 p.m., the focus will shift to the technical rulebook of the Super Stock division. Drivers and teams from the Super Stock class are highly encouraged to participate in the discussion as any and all potential rule changes for the 2018 season will be presented.

A similar rulebook discussion for four-cylinder cars will be held from approximately 3:30-5 p.m. Discussions will take place for both an advanced-level Mini Stock division and a restricted entry-level class in 2018 and beyond. The Ladies and Bandit Youth divisions will also be discussed during the four-cylinder portion of Saturday’s meeting. “We always want to hear from our race teams,” Devil’s Bowl Speedway promoter Mike Bruno said. “The 2018 season is going to be a very big year for Devil’s Bowl and our supporters have an important voice that will help to shape the season. This is their chance to make those voices heard.” For more information, visit devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com or call 802-2653112.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park representative to open ‘Wildlands’ exhibition Thursday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m.—SPRINGFIELD—The Great Hall is pleased to announce that Stephanie Kyriazis, chief of Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Saint-Gaudens NHS will help introduce the ‘Wildlands’ exhibition at the Great Hall during the opening reception to meet the artists. The free public reception will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. ‘Wildlands’ celebrates public lands and national parks,

and the beauty and experiences enjoyed in publicly owned wild spaces. The show’s intention is to put a spotlight on preservation and how societies come to value and live in balance with natural resources in a time of climate change, development and political stresses that threaten our wild places. The exhibition runs through March 30. Kyriazis will speak briefly about the connection between national parks and art and will be joined by several of the artists who will share their own travels in the wild and how those experiences influenced their work. Artists in the show include: Susan Abbott, Marshfield; Rich Cofrancesco, Springfield; Walter Cudnohufsky, Ashfield, Mass.; Ailyn Hoey, Rockingham; Joan Hoffmann, So. Royalton; Jessica Houston; Montreal, Que.; Charlie Hunter, Bellows Falls; Pat Musick, Manchester Center; Oliver Schemm, Grafton; and James Urbaska, Newfane.

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FOOD Back Country Café

The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Check our Facebook for daily specials. (802) 422-4411

Birch Ridge

Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998, dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to complete your day in Killington. Featuring Vermont inspired New American cuisine in the inns dining room and Great Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made desserts. www.birchridge.com. 802-422-4293.

Bridgewater Corners

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

Clear River Tavern

Great burgers, pizza, salads and steaks await you at this hidden gem on 10 acres off Route 100 in Pittsfield. Summer is here, so it’s time to enjoy our outdoor seating and activities like horseshoes, disc golf, volleyball and cornhole. We’re open daily at 3 PM and our friendly staff serves food until 10 PM and drinks even later, making you feel right at home. Our live music schedule will keep you entertained and we’re sure you’ll agree...”When You’re Here, You’re in The Clear”. www.clearrivertavern.com 802-746-8999

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Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. Reservations are appreciated. http://innatlongtrail.com/Home.html (802) -775-7181

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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At Killington’s hometown bar, you’re bound to have a good time with good food. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads are all available. With live entertainment seven days a week, they’re always serving food until last call. www.supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-533

Jones’ Donuts

Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/ Call (802) 773-7810

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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

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. liquidartvt.com/menu/ (802) 422-2787

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

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Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 4224777

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and a new steakhouse menu - your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap. Dine on the terrace for lunch or dinner and enjoy the view! Just a short drive from Killington. www.mountaintopinn.com 802.483.2311

Peppinos

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

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Pickle Barrel

Being Killington’s largest and most exciting venue, you’re bound to have a good time in here. Party the night away and feed yourself on delicious food such as chicken wings, onion rings, French fries or even a bowl of bacon. If that doesn’t interest you, you’re able to make your own pizza, by the slice or the whole pie. www.picklebarrelnightclub.com (802) 422-3035

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Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802-755-2290, redcloverinn.com

Rosemary’s

Rosemary’s was built around an indoor boulder,features an illuminated garden view, and photographs capturing the Inn’s history. Chef Daniel Molina, who comes to us from from Salubre Trattoria and the Canoe Club¬†¬†in Hanover, blends the flavors of Ireland with those of countryside New England created with a host of fresh local Vermont and New England seafood products. We take pride in serving you only the best quality, and supporting the local farmers. innatlongtrail.com 802-775-7181

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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.

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

Sushi Yoshi

Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241

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Brandon artists welcome doors for Open Studio Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 14-15— BRANDON—The Brandon Artists Guild is a hub for Fall Open Studio Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Statewide Open Studio maps are available there, too. Foliage season is a good time to check out the fine art and crafts in Brandon, starting with the Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St. In addition to the artwork of 50 or so artist members currently on view, Norma Jean Rollet’s oils and pastels are being shown as a featured-artist display, Portraits of the Vermont Landscape, within the guild’s recently refurbished gallery space. Joan Curtis’s studio at 10 Union St. will also draw in visitors with the familiar yellow Open Studio signs. On view will be a number of her colored-pencil relief drawings. Mixed-media sculptures are usually in progress. Curtis is always ready to explain her sculpture-

building methods and materials. Known to the local community, Warren Kimble, along with Don Ross, will be open the first two weeks of October at a new location: 6 Park S.t, next to the bookstore. The Warren Kimble and Don Ross Art Gallery has displays of Kimble’s fine art and the well-loved folk art. In a venue slightly north of town, Compass Music and Art Center (333 Jones Drive), highlights the watercolors of Susan Bull Riley through Oct. 28. Her exhibition titled Natural Affection focuses on her life-long love of nature: birds, botanical subjects, and Vermont landscape. October is a perfect time to cruise Vermont, to see — along with beautiful autumn foliage — the work of professional artists and craftspeople, often in their own working spaces. For a full list of open studios and photos of art and artists, visit vermontcrafts.com. Yellow signs on lawns of studios will mark open doors around Vermont.

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Norma Jean Rollett captured in art this iconic Brandon scene from the rear. See the real life version of its front along Main Street.

Learn to Curl Clinic offered in WRJ Saturday, Oct. 14, 5:45 p.m.— WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Ever wanted to learn to curl? Experience the sport with a Learn to Curl clinic Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5:45 p.m. The Upper Valley Curling Club plays at Barwood Arena on Highland Avenue in White River Junction. The club provides all equipment and full instruction. Bring warm clothes and shoes with non-skid soles.

Clinics require reservations and fill up fast. Send a reservation request to uppervalleycurling@gmail.com or visit uppervalleycurling.org. Regular, drop-in curling is also available each Saturday with informal play. League curling is available on Wednesday evenings. For more information, contact uppervalleycurling@gmail.com or 802281-2894.

October 6 - October 22 Welcome to the 1958 Springfield High School prom! Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy are the “Springfield Songleaders.” Fast forward a decade and they reunite to take the stage for their 10-year reunion. With over 30 classic hits from the 50s and 60s including, “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” and “It’s My Party!” The Marvelous Wonderettes is a musical trip down memory lane.

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“Quilters” tells of struggles of pioneer women

Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—“Quilters, the Musical” is being presented by a consortium of Rutland Area women who have been involved in all aspects of local school and/or community theater for decades. Director Jennifer Bagley and Music Director Rita Lane have assembled a cast of talented actresses with beautiful voices, including Marsha Cassel, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman, Julia Doiron, Mikki Lane, Maureen Sullivan, and Tegan Waite. The first of six performances will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the library at College of St. Joseph, Clement Ave., Rutland. A tender, moving play about a pioneer woman and her daughters, “Quilters, the Musical” skillfully blends a series of interrelated scenes into a memorable musical. Each scene is introduced by a quilt square or block, symbolic of life’s passages. During each block, the actresses skillfully transform into many different characters whose stories depict the lot of women on the prairie. Combining music, dance and drama, the play captures both the harsh challenges and the abiding rewards of frontier life with vivid dramatic intensity. The show schedule is as follows: Oct. 14, 7 p.m., College of St. Joseph Library, Rutland; Nov. 12, 3 p.m., Town Hall, Shrewsbury; Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Middlebury; Feb. 10, 3 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Dorset Church, Dorset; March 10, 4 p.m., Brandon Inn, Brandon; and April 7, 7 p.m., College of St. Joseph Library, Rutland,. The play has long been a passion of the presenters, not only because some are quilters themselves, but because it tells the universal story of the struggle of pioneer women on the frontier. And, although women may no longer be on the frontier, many still face daily challenges of poverty, abuse, and discrimination. Help come together to create a quilt of compassion to warm today’s needy families. All profits will be donated to the Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter. Admission to all the performances will be by free will offering.

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Hike into history one last time this year, at Mount Independence

Sunday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.—ORWELL—It’s time for the last 201 hike into history at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. On Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1-3:30 p.m., enjoy a tour led by Stephen Zeoli, president of the friends group for the historic site. This is a perfect time of year to mix history and nature. It is included with regular site admission of $ for adults and free for children under 15. The focus will be on the events of fall 1777, 240 years ago Visitors will hear about Mount Independence, British Lt. Gen. John Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga on October 15, 1777, and the British withdrawal from the Mount on November 8, 1777 Zeoli was a former caretaker at the site, is an editor of the ne book, “Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution,” and author of the short book, “Mount Independence: The Enduring Legac of a Unique Place.” Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather. Mount Independence is located on Mount Independence Road, six miles west of the inter sections of VT Routes 22A and 73 near Orwell village. Mount Independence, a National Historic Landmark, is one of th best-preserved Revolutionary War sites in America. Carefully follow the signs. Call 802-9482000 for more information.

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with locations in Austria, the United Kingdom, Italy, Morocco and Mexico. The action scenes prioritized practical effects and stunts, while still employing computer-generated imagery made by five different companies. “Spectre” was estimated to have cost around $245 million, making it the most expensive Bond film and one of the most expensive films ever made. The movie is open to everyone and is free; donations are appreciated. Popcorn and water will be provided. For information, call 802-2287239 or visit fola.us.

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Billings Farm & Museum offers horse-drawn wagon rides around the farm grounds.

Take in the foliage from a different view, during Autumn Wagon Ride Weekend Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 14-15— WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature the 10th annual Autumn Wagon Ride Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Capture the brilliant colors of a Vermont autumn on a scenic narrated horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm fields. The dairy farm, farm life exhibits, and restored and furnished farm-

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Fall Festival returns to Northwest Rutland with more pumpkins, donuts, and activities

Brandon Music brings back the Twangtown Paramours of the most expressive vocalists I have heard in some time.” Guests at Brandon Music will hear music from the duo’s soon-tobe-released album. This, their third album, follows “The Promise of Friday Night” (2012) which reached No. 2 on the Folk DJ Chart and placed at No. 7 for the year by Deep Roots magazine. It was also listed among the top 10 albums of the year in radio stations in New York City and Chicago. This event is a part of Vermont Arts 2017, celebrating arts in Vermont. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@brandonmusic.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon —across from the golf course. Visit the website at brandon-music.net.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— NeighborWorks of Western Vermont is bringing back the Fall Festival for its second year at the community green space at 113 Library Ave. in Northwest Rutland on Saturday, Oct. 14. Come in costume ready to carve pumpkins, paint gourds, and create scary masks to the beat of “Monster Mash.” Pumpkin carving and gourd painting will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m., when participants are invited to spread out a picnic blanket or folding chairs to watch “Hocus Pocus” on an outdoor movie screen. Moviegoers are encouraged to dress warm and bring blankets. Participants can also stroll through the activities booths sponsored by local organizations while munching on donuts and apple cider. Dismas House will have its signature glitter tattoo and face painting booth — get transformed into a monster of choice! The Tapestry program will be leading mask- and crown-crafting to complete the transformation. Rutland Middle School’s selfie photo booth will be on hand to capture social media-ready appearances. The event is 100 percent free and open to the entire Rutland community, thanks to the Rutland Promise Community grant to promote community building and engagement events.

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Act 46: Rupert, Pawlet approach the 11th hour Saying that students with low financial resources would be at a disadvantage compared to their peers from higher-income families, the Vermont State Board of Education rejected the Act 46 merger that would have Rupert and Pawlet sending middle and high school students to two New York schools, Salem and Granville. Existing school-regulatory laws let Pawlet and Rupert designate schools in Salem and Granville, which have far lower tuition rates than do Vermont

schools, thereby keeping the tax rates in those towns artificially low. But the New York schools have fewer course offerings and less extracurricular activities than do neighboring schools in Vermont, parents state. If the new merged district claims Salem and Granville as their primary high schools, any student who would rather attend a Vermont public school or an independent school would receive tuition of $5,495, the lower tuition between the two designated schools. Families must pay the difference between that and the tuition of the Vermont school of choice.

Email scam triggers alert BENSON—An email sent from an account created for a former town clerk alarmed its recipients. Mail seemingly sent from an account created by Jan Ladd when she was in office, appeared to have been intended for the Rutland Regional Planning Commission mailing list members, although the list’s coordinator, Mary Kay Skaza, said the list itself did not receive it, according to the Rutland Herald. Dave Soulia, chair of the Pittsford Planning Commission, spotted the email. He said the contents were in an old version of Word, so he used an antivirus program on the email and found it empty. He speculated that it might be an older form of spyware. He recommends that anyone who did try to open the attachment should disable his or her internet connection and run antivirus software. Benson Town Clerk Daphne Bartholomew said other town email accounts and the town computer system do not appear to have been affected. She has set up a new email for the town clerk’s office and planned for a consultant to inspect the Benson computer system.

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National Night Out More than 1,000 people came to the Giorgetti Athletic Complex to celebrate National Night Out, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont announced in its recent newsletter. More than 35 organizations came to inform the community about their services and take part in the fun. The 15th annual National Night Out is the last one being held at Giorgetti. Next summer’s will be at White Pool.

Museum conversion scored too low The Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont on Route 4 in Rutland Town will not be converted into a medical marijuana dispensary, at least not yet. Dan Reilly Jr. learned Sept. 22 that his proposal had not acquired “enough points,” he told VTDigger. Rutland Town Select Board Chair Josh Terenzini said he is disappointed that there will be no facility where it is most needed. The board had agreed to support Reilly’s submission when he presented it at the group’s August meeting. The state awarded its fifth permit for a dispensary to PhytoScience Institute, which plans to open dispensary sites in both Bennington and St. Albans.

Greenhouse a gift from Rutland Rotary to VFFC The Rutland City Rotary Club celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gift to the Vermont Farmers Food Center that will continue growing plants while educating youth for years. The 4,320-square-foot greenhouse is a teaching tool, used as students from primary grades through high school learn to plant seeds and

harvest crops, Rotary organizer Dick Rowe told the Rutland Herald. Rotary and VFFC leaders joined in cutting the ribbon on the project during the Food Center’s harvest dinner fundraiser Oct. 2. In addition to Rotary’s $81,996 contribution, federal grants added $19,700 for the state-of-the-art structure, VFFC Presi-

dent Greg Cox said. Stafford Technical Center students helped with the greenhouse’s design and construction, further increasing the educational component of the project, said Rutland City Schools Superintendent Mary Moran. For younger students, the greenhouse will provide enrichment. For middle schoolers,

it has opportunities for science, history, and culture. The school is already buying as much locally grown produce as it can, Moran noted. The greenhouse experience will enable students to see the growing food and connect with the “local” items as they appear on school lunch menus, she extrapolated.

Honors and awards The Vermont Association of Broadcasters will induct Brian Collamore to its Hall of Fame Dec. 2 during its annual Hall of Fame banquet. He has been a part of WSYB radio since 1974, both on the air and in sales. Co-host of “The Proctor Gas Morning Show,” he has officiated at ice hockey games for more than 40 years and is serving Rutland County as a state senator in his second term. VAB awarded him its Distinguished Service award in 2013. Act for America, the country’s largest non-profit national security organization, honored Rutland Town resident and community leader Don Chioffi as Citizen Activist of the Year Oct. 3, Sam’s Good News reported.

Hospital asks permission to expand footprint The Vermont Orthopedic Clinic, 3 Albert Cree Dr., has outgrown its building. Built originally to accommodate four providers, it now holds 12. Rutland Regional Medical Center has applied to the Green Mountain Care Board for a certificate of need so that RRMC may erect a new medical office building that would house the clinic, and to convert the current clinic for finance and human resources staffers, who have been working in rented offices, at a cost of $1.7 million. The application includes $3.2 million to renovate the hospital loading dock – built in 1957 – and rework a neighboring space to serve the hospital dietary program. Also included in the $3.2 million total are site drainage and financing costs, with total completion before 2020 begins. RRMC CEO Tom Huebner told VTDigger that the construction was not intended to encourage more growth, but only to accommodate the

growth that has already occurred in the orthopedic department. The Rutland clinic, with its 12 orthopedic specialists, matches the size of orthopedic departments at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. The Green Mountain Care Board has been questioning whether the state’s abundance of orthopedic infrastructure promotes excessive orthopedic surgery. On Sept. 28, the board told Copley Hospital at Morrisville that it must adjust its fiscal year 2018 budget because revenue from orthopedic surgery is increasing too much. Huebner sees growth in hospitals’ orthopedic sector as a natural result of the state’s aging population, that people need joint replacement as they get older. Surgical technique improvements help people stay more mobile.

Aldermen question outside communication during meetings Cell phone usage during aldermanic meetings. especially executive sessions, may create the impression aldermen are receiving direction from others outside the room, board president Sharon Davis commented during the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. She was responding to a generalized discussion whether the board needs to prohibit text messaging and other electronic signaling during meetings, according to the Rutland Herald. Alderman Tom DePoy opposes the idea, saying that his teenager occasionally checks in that way when he gets home or has a quick question, and that he intends to continue responding. Alderman Ed Larson said he is favor of being proactive and establishing a rule, but that aldermen who receive a text message or cell phone call while

in session could step into the hall to answer it. The General Committee discussed the issue Sept. 11, said its chair, Scott Tommola. The discussion began with the topic of cell phone use while in executive session but committee members felt there is need of a broader policy. Vermont’s open meetings law might come into play, with journalists asking access to electronic communications made during a meeting, Ed Larson had noted in the committee meeting. The committee decided the aldermen’s board should ask City Attorney John Bloomer to devise an amendment to the rules under which the board operates, to prevent “shadow communications” among board members. Shadow communications need not be electronic. They may be as

simple as a note passed between board members, Larson said he had learned from Jenny Prosser, Vermont Secretary of state general counsel. They are any communication between board members in which the entire board does not receive the message’s circumstances and context. Concern over personal communication between municipal board members during a meeting is not unique to Rutland. Prosser told the reporter she has been receiving a growing number of questions from municipalities asking how officials may use cell phones and tablets. The open meeting law does not prohibit using electronic devices, but the concern is whether using them while the meeting is taking place limits public access or participation.

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Killington police log: vandalism, disputes and Fairy Tale Festival By Evan Johnson

KILLINGTON—Killington police responded to 31 incidents between Sept. 23 and Sept. 28 including vandalism, traffic stops and a person threatening self-injury. On Sept. 23, police responded to a residential burglary alarm on Wolf Hill Road and provided foot patrol at the Library Fairy Tale Festival. They also assisted the Killington Fire Department with a fire alarm activation on River Road. At 5:56 p.m., police responded to a report of a couple having an argument in the roadway on Killington Road. Police completed six traffic stops on Sept. 25 between 6 a.m. and noon. These stops occurred at the Killington Post Office, Brad Mead Drive, Woods Road, and Route 4. On Sept. 27, police responded to a vandalism reported on Merry Maple Drive in the town of Mendon. Police completed 11 traffic stops on the Killington flats, East Mountain Road, the Killington Post Office, Northside Drive and Brad Mead Drive. Police responded to a mental health issue on Killington Road on Sept. 28 for a person threatening suicide. Police responded to a noise complaint on Village Circle, responded to a residential burglary alarm activation, helped resolve an ongoing property dispute on Mountainside Drive, assisted with traffic for a helicopter landing zone on Roaring Brook Road, responded to a person having a mental health crisis on Alpine Drive, provided a service of civil process and completed three traffic stops.

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Rutland Town administration in flux

RUTLAND TOWN—Fired Rutland Town administrator Joe Zingale plans to file a lawsuit against his former employer, he told VTDigger Oct. 3. However, he said he could discuss no details. His attorney, Paul Gillies, also refused to comment on the topic. Rutland Town Select Board Chair Josh Terenzini observed that the town has received no summons and complaint, and that the town would defend its decision to terminate Zingale. The town’s five-person Select Board terminated Zingale in

September by unanimous vote, using the terms “gross misconduct” and “insubordination.” No more specific allegations have emerged. The Select Board planned to discuss qualifications for Zingale’s successor at their Oct.3 meeting. They may go farther than that, according to the Rutland Herald. There was discussion of changing to a town manager format. Some still like the town administrator system. Terenzini would make the road commissioner’s position more a director of public works, adding

water and sewer issues. The board decided to discuss the town manager/town administrator issue in a public meeting Oct. 24 at 6, outlining the board’s priorities for the position and inviting Rutland city’s public works commissioner, Jeff Wennberg, to speak. Changing to a town manager-type government would require a townwide vote. Since Zingale is no longer at the helm, the town’s employees and Select Board members are being more active in the town’s administration, Terenzini commented.

HEAL presents second annual Kenya Run RUTLAND—HEAL Raising Our World Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Grace Congregational Church of Rutland, is pleased to announce the second annual Kenya Run, a 5k fun walk/run to benefit HEAL Raising Our World Foundation, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded by Rutland native Jennifer Musick Wright. Currently, HEAL is developing a children’s home and secondary school in rural Kenya. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the orphans and vulnerable children cared for by HEAL. The fun walk/run will be held Sunday, Oct. 15. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the run begins at 1:30 p.m. All events will be held at Grace Church, Rutland (West Street parking lot). Individual entry is $20

online if registered before Oct. 14; $25 on the day of the run; and $45/$50 for family entry. Register online at kenyarun.eventbrite.com. Help raise money for the children in Kenya by joining the fundraising team. Raise a minimum of $50 per runner by Oct. 15, and entry is free. The top three fundraisers will each win an Amazon gift card! No need to register early, just hit the minimum fundraising goal either online or in person, and qualify for the free entry on the day of the run. All money should be collected and turned in at check-in beginning at 1 p.m. Sponsorship packets can be found on the HEAL website: healraisingourworld.org. Online donations can be made at youcaring.com/ kenyarun. Every little bit will make a difference.

Cavendish to host workshop on heat pump technology CAVENDISH—Residents that are fed up with the high cost of heating a home and ready to look into alternatives should consider joining the Cavendish Energy Committee Tuesday, Oct. 17 for a heat pump workshop at 6 p.m. in the town office meeting room, 37 High St., Cavendish. The workshop will include a presentation by Brent Coleman, a local heat pump installer who will talk about how air-to-air and ground source heat pumps work and why they can be an effective heat source for a climate such as ours in Vermont. While nobody can predict future housing concerns, energy consumption should be at the top of the list. Heat pumps can cool a house in summer and warm it in winter, and each owner can recognize an immediate payback in comfort and significant energy bill savings, while lowering his or her carbon footprint. The presentation will be both informational and educational, focusing on the steps to take in order to make homes more energy efficient with new technology. There will a Q&A and at the end of the workshop. The workshop is free and residents of any town are invited to attend. For more information, call 802-226-7250.

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through the fall foliage tourism season, conducting foot patrols in the parking lots, and speaking to citizens in a community policing effort. To this point in 2017 there have been 15 car break-ins reported to the Williston Barracks compared to 39 at the same time last year, with three occurring at town or state hiking access points. In 2016, 49 total car break-ins were reported to the Williston Barracks, with 25 occurring at hiking access points.

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Entering the Underworld

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

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Gemini Moon. The Moon will trine the Sun before the day is out. This will give the first day of the week a harmonious outset, but all things are subject to change. Positioned in Libra, the Sun is also in a conjunction with Mercury, and Psyche, at the 16th degree of that sign. All three bodies form hard squares to Pluto, one of the heaviest hitters in the solar system. This will drape an intensely dark, and perhaps deadly, shroud over a week that, on the surface, starts out like a walk in the park. With the Plutonic force being amped up, the mafioso vibe which includes everything from fear and paranoia, to murder and mayhem, will be on a roll. I find it interesting that in tandem with this, Jupiter, after spending close to a year in the sign of the Scales, left Libra, and entered the sign of the Scorpion by 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Because Pluto is the natural ruler of Scorpio, between the squares from Mercury, Psyche, and the Sun, and Jupiter’s ingress into that sign, we’ve got a double whammy of Plutonian energy vibrating throughout the matrix. Loosely translated? At the personal and collective level there’s no doubt about it: we are entering the “underworld.” This is one of those times when the only way out is in, and the willingness to confront whatever the awful truth might contain will be a lot less painful than pretending it isn’t there. With the Halloween Cross Quarter right around the corner, there is no better time than now to bury the past, and prepare to resurrect ourselves with a new and more enlightened relationship to the future. Fortunately, while all of this is going on, Jupiter will be right there, holding our hand. I take this to be a blessing, that just as we hit the hardest part of our journey, the most protective planet in the solar system will be watching over us from above for one whole year. When Jupiter is in Scorpio the spiritual component deepens, and a light turns on inside the heart of darkness. If we can see this, and be open to it, there is a good chance that even the hardest lessons will morph into precious gifts. If minor aspects between Venus, Mars, and Saturn lead us to believe that there’s no sense keeping the faith, keep in mind that those contacts only last a day or two. No more significant than clouds in the sky, they come along to test our vision. In these times it becomes important to keep the light on, no matter how things appear, and to remain open to the idea that in our darkest moments, never once has it gone out. The impact of recent events could easily be ringing up all kinds of fear-based responses. At this point the trick lies in not getting stuck in that groove, and in remembering that the light is not separate from us: we are made of it. Let me leave you with that and invite you to enjoy this week’s ‘scopes.

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efore you jump down anyone’s throat, make sure you have your facts straight. The tendency to assume way too much is making it hard for you to get what you want out of this. Whoever’s driving you nuts might as well be four years old. The next time you get into a tiff with them it will help you to remember that it took forever for them to get this messed up. Stop needing to be right about everything. If you can detach enough to stop judging them and listen to their story with an open heart you will be able to communicate well enough to fix what isn’t working here.

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he last thing you need to do is worry about how this is all going to work out. Do yourself a favor and give it a rest. If you’ve had enough faith to let this come true in its own good time, all I can say is keep up the good work. The need to convert, correct, and/ or cooperate is showing up in your relationships and in your daily experience to such an extent that you’re feeling the stress of what it means to do both. When life gets this tense, you’ve got to be able to wait things out and disengage from your perfection trips just enough to remember that even this is absolutely perfect.

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he need to be there for people seems to be a constant in your life right now. Thank God you’re one of the most openhearted people on the planet. In the midst of already having too much going on, there are people to take care of and feelings to consider. You would much prefer to be having a rendezvous with anything but this. For the time being you’re going to have to find a way to take your fun wherever you can find it, and take care of yourself as best you can. There is light at the end of the tunnel, so never fear; your reward for whatever you’re giving is already on its way!

ou are so far ahead of the curve, it’s hard for others to keep up with you. Right now, you are doing your best to move mountains and looking forward to getting it done without too much of a hassle. Disgruntled coworkers, or close others whose issues keep cropping up to top off your list of responsibilities, will be back to haunt you in one form or another. You don’t have to bend over backwards for anyone. For the next month or two, what you really need to do is make time for yourself, and keep your mind focused on what you want your world to look like in a year or two.

hings couldn’t be better – if they couldn’t be worse it would make just as much sense because for better or worse, this is a defining moment in your life. I don’t know who to feel sorry for because as soon as anything reaches perfection it starts to rot – and on the other hand, the throes of a crisis are always a clear signal that everything is on its way up. As the Wheel of Fortune turns it pays to be aware of the fact that we live in a wave form universe, where the up-ness and down-ness of things is less important than the ability to ride them out no matter what’s going on.

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Virgo

Sagittarius

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May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

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his sense of fullness and confidence has a lot to do with the feeling that you’ve finally found your niche. If that sounds a little over the top, tone it down enough to suit yourself. The sense that nothing can shake or rock you is as strong as it’s ever been. At times like this it’s often the case that we get slammed with our biggest tests - and many of you are looking at the back side of what happens when we overstep ourselves. Proceed with caution: going too far with anything will see you recouping, regrouping, and recanting a few statements before the year is out.

he need for something out of this world to come along and turn this around has made you realize that the answers are often found elsewhere. No stranger to the power of spirit, these days you’re more than open to it. No matter what it is that came along to wake you up, you’ve reached the point where you need to surrender to something greater in order to make peace with it; because this is the big stuff. Your ego and whoever it is that you think you are, are going to need to be fortified by a deeper, gentler, more compassionate you for as long as it takes to heal this.

he people who drive us crazy are always our best teachers. This is so hard to admit, but it’s true. In your case, whoever’s making you nuts reminds you too much of _______ (fill in the blank) for you to be able to see them as anything but a nuisance – at best. You don’t want to be reminded of things that force you to question everything about yourself. That’s OK, but sooner or later we all have to reckon with the things that youth and denial drive us to run away from. It will be easier for you to confront the truth if you can get behind the idea that it sets us free.

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Taurus he sense of being ready to snap and the idea that you have to use every trick in the book to stay on track is showing up in one form or another. Some of you are freaked out about losing it. Circumstances are always the kicker and you have too many things at stake. For some reason, as much as you are overwhelmed, the part of you that is too proud to show any sign of weakness is carrying you on its shoulders through one of the biggest tests you’ll ever face. The end is in sight, or at least close enough for you to be able to look at the horizon and see clear signs of success.

etween the stuff that’s been going on, and the stuff that’s come up in the last few weeks suddenly there are a million choices to make. Too many options only gets messy when we don’t know what we want. You’re pretty clear about this. Whatever form it takes, you want it to be easy, and fun, and profitable! Others keep telling you not to expect too much; take it with a grain of salt. While it’s always good to be realistic you’d be stupid to let anyone put a damper on all of these possibilities. As long as your heart and your motives are clear, you can’t lose at anything right now.

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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Perfect lines: an anniversary of sorts I was hired in 2008 as a youth culture columnist for the Mountain Times, just a few months after my 20th birthday, and one of the earliest articles I wrote was an impassioned denunciation of emo music, as feverishly and embarrassingly over-the-top as the genre itself. My polemic identified the key ingredients of the typical emo song as an unvaryingly “furious, ungraceful guitar performance”; a “nasal, vaguely dorky voice alternating between a whine and a shout but never quite singing”; and lyrics that “remind me of nothing more than the cries and threats of an 11-year- old who’s been sent to his room – vengeful, apologetic, apocalyptic, and sulky by turns.” I noted that the “singers usually address an anonymous female, but the females are always viewed from a distance, through a screen of indignation or idolatry – rarely is it clear that the narrator has ever heard a word spoken by the girl about whom he sings.” If I had realized in 2008 that the emo genre – a permanently overwrought style of rock aimed even more squarely at the insecure and confused teenage psyche than the rest of popular music – was already near death, I might have modulated my tone, but I had no idea then that American kids’ interest in this exclusively white shelter for angsty, suburban, middle-class navel-gazing was about to decline precipitously. By 2009, it wasn’t as though its consumer base had disappeared, but its former listeners seemed to have observed a broadening of life’s possibilities and to have sensed an impetus to connect. My Chemical Romance fans became Kanye fans. From what I remember, it’s true that, for a young person during the Bush-Cheney years, all you could really do was dwell on your own misery. Meanwhile, the burden to sustain the remaining market for sensitive, confessional songs about young love – and specifically for breakup songs in which blame for the dissolution of a relationship obviously plagued by mutual immaturity was shifted entirely onto the narrator’s former object of affection – was given over wholesale to a still teenage Taylor Swift, who proved up to the task, steadily extricating herself from the regionalism of faux-country and becoming a one-woman industry for all young Americans with generic “feelings.” This made sense: previously, for emo’s perhaps predominantly female listeners, it had been an impressive act of will to overlook the aggressive misogyny that undergirded its vindictive, slut-shaming ballads of doomed adolescent romance in order to find catharsis for their boy problems. Swift removed the issue. I rehash all this because it’s recently come to my attention that the greatest emo album of all time, “Nothing Feels Good” by the Promise Ring, is now 20 years old: it was released on October 11, 1997. The Milwaukee-based band’s second LP – whose wonderfully apt title may be the most iconic and archetypal of any in the emo canon – is regarded (along with the Get Up Kids’ “Four Minute Mile,” released less than two weeks earlier) as a foundational record of second-wave emo, when the genre distanced itself from its hardcore punk roots and settled into a softer sound. When one listens to “Nothing Feels Good” today, the aesthetic distance between it and the popular emo records that followed in the 2000s is equally striking. First of all, the “furious, ungraceful guitar performance” whose ubiquity I asserted at age 20 is entirely absent here; the whole album is beautifully melodic – alternately tender or excited (even frantic) but never quite angry in the manner of a Hawthorne Heights song. Primarily, “Nothing Feels Good” registers as a slightly minimalistic pop record, distinct only for its uncommon emotional vulnerability and, in its title track, for the purity of its emotional desolation. The album’s other notable feature is its lyrical ambiguity, relative to the diary-entry literalism of a band like Dashboard Confessional: in “Nothing Feels Good,” it’s never quite clear what’s happening, or what’s happened – there are no pithy accounts of lost love, betrayals of friendship, or depressive episodes. The songwriter’s feelings are explored in a free-roaming spirit of imagination. There’s nothing sticky or cliché-bound about the record’s Gen Y, page 27

Chirp, click, buzz – last call for the insect orchestra By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul

This time of year, I keep the windows cracked open on even marginally warm nights, savoring the sweet air that sifts through the screens. On that air come the sounds of others relishing the last bit of warmth before frost settles in: namely, crickets and katydids. With trills and chirps, clicks and buzzing, these winged insects – all members of the order Orthoptera, along with grasshoppers – woo potential mates. This music is ancient – and has been a key to the insects’ survival for some 200 million years. “It may be noise to you and me,” said Daniel Howard, a biology professor at the University of New Hampshire who specializes in insect communication, “but it’s a love song.” Well, maybe not in a romantic sense, he clarified: “It’s all about sex and survival.” Orthopterans produce sounds by rubbing parts of their body together, a process called stridulation. It’s the males (as with most birds and frogs) who are the primary musicians, although females do

partly in the tone. “The acoustic environment is a resource, so it gets partitioned,” explained Howard. He likened the fall insect orchestra to the spring succession of different frog songs. “This time of year, there are so many things calling at the same time that they partition out different parts of the day along with the frequency spectrum within which they call.” Most of the soundscape this time of the year is occupied by tree crickets, who are trilling just as it gets dark and well into the night, with some species chirping robustly at dawn. As you’d guess by their name, most tree crickets call from trees, but some of them set up shop on grasses and shrubs. The buzzing trill I hear from the field beginning with the warmth of midday and carrying through late afternoon, is most likely meadow katydids, although other katydid species are primarily nocturnal. (These are different than the common katydid, Pterophylla camellifolia, which makes the namesake,

that might want to eat you, but the payoff is the continuation of your species.”

sometimes respond. Crickets and katydids stridulate by rubbing the sharp edge of one outer wing against the ridged edge of the other outer wing – think of running your finger down the tined edge of a comb – as their raised wings vibrate together. Grasshoppers create a similar effect by rubbing a portion of the hind leg against their outer wing. Another similarbut-different characteristic is that katydids and crickets perceive this communication with tympana – hearing organs – located on their front legs, while grasshoppers’ tympana are on their abdomens. But how does one species – say, a snowy tree cricket – differentiate the buzzes and trills and chirps of its own kind from a landscape of sound? Partly it’s in the timing,

buzzy “Katy did… Katy didn’t” and calls from high up in trees at night.) Grasshoppers are still in abundance, too, and go hop-buzzing away from my careless feet as I walk through the field. They generally sing their mating songs during the daylight hours, but their song is much quieter than those of their cricket and katydid cousins. Some species of katydids produce such high-frequency sounds that they’re above the hearing even of bats. There’s an evolutionary reason for that. “It’s dangerous producing these sounds, because the insects are also sending out a signal that other species can hear,” said Howard, noting that bats, rodents, and other insects are all potential predators. “You’re making yourself conspicuous to something

eggs. This she does either in the ground or under the bark of a tree, depending on the species. The eggs overwinter, and the nymphs emerge in the spring, developing through several stages until becoming sexually mature at the final molting. Then the songs begin again, a serenade to summer as it fades into fall. Meghan McCarthy McPhaul is an author and freelance writer. She lives in Franconia, New Hampshire. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine: northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.

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Some species use more than one song for seduction. After a female cricket has located a suitable male based on the quality of his song, she’ll touch her antennae to his, and he’ll move on to his courtship song, which Howard describes as almost a purr. If she likes both the initial song and the purr, mating ensues. Mating may also involve a nuptial gift; in many species, the male includes with his sperm either secretions or a tiny packet of nutrition to help her produce many eggs. Once mating is completed, the male returns to his music, and the female moves on to laying her

Will power: let them know According to a recent report, only 34 percent of American’s have a will, which may not be entirely surprising. No one wants to be reminded of their own mortality or spend too much time thinking about what might happen once they’re gone. But a will is an instrument of power. Creating one gives you control over the distribution of your assets. If you die without one, the state decides what becomes of your property, without regard to your priorities. MONEY MATTERS A will is a legal document by which an individual or a couple (known as “testator”) identifies their wishes regarding the distribution of their assets after death. A BY KEVIN THEISSEN will can typically be broken down into four main parts. Executors. Most wills begin by naming an executor. Executors are responsible for carrying out the wishes outlined in a will. This involves assessing the value of the estate, gathering the assets, paying inheritance tax and other debts (if necessary), and distributing assets among beneficiaries. It is recommended that you name at least two executors in case your first choice is unable to fulfill the obligation. Guardians. A will allows you to designate a guardian for your minor children. Whomever you appoint, you will want to make sure beforehand that the individual is able and willing to assume the responsibility. For many people, this is the most important part of a will since, if you die without naming a guardian, the court will decide who takes care of your children. Money matters, page 27

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“Number, please?” No longer Having grown up with party lines and phones without a dial, I am truly amazed by the way communication has changed. Dial phones were probably as welcome to my parents’ generation as cell phones are to mine. But what is the history of the telephone? Going back to 1900, there were 600,000 phones in the Bell Telephone system. Five years later, in 1905, there were 2.2 million. Go forward another five years to 1910, and there were 5.8 million. AT&T – “Ma Bell” – had a monopoly on phone service as it grew. Who placed the first by mary ellen phone call? Why, it was shaw Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, of course. This happened on March 10, 1867, when he called his assistant, Thomas Watson, and said, “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you!” Notice the formality … no first name basis between the “boss” and his assistant. My life was never lived without access to a phone but it was a “shared experience” in the beginning. We were on a “party line.” That meant you were either on a “one ring” or “2 ring” side of the line. When you heard the ring you were assigned, you picked up the phone to receive the call. If you were on the nosey side, you could listen in on the calls that occurred on your party line. I don’t think most people actually did that, but I often picked up the phone to place a call and heard another party talking. The other party could tell you had picked up the phone and also could hear the click as you hung up. If you did that enough times, they finally decided they might as well hang up! According to statistics, dial phones were introduced in the 1920s but it took about 20 years to perfect them. Apparently either Rutland or my parents were somewhat behind the times, as operators were still placing calls I made from home to my friends back in the early to mid 50s. TouchTone® phones came out in the 1960s, but our home still had a rotary dial for quite awhile after that. You didn’t own your phones back then. You paid for them as part of your monthly bill. The installer arrived at your house with the phone you ordered and it was picked up when service was discontinued. I had the “privilege” of finding a pink telephone under our Christmas tree when I was 16. A relative, who worked for New England

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Telephone, was able to convince a “higher-up” to let her take the pink phone so my parents could wrap it up and surprise me. The style of phones probably had the biggest change in the 50s and 60s when the Trimline® and Princess® phones became popular. Both styles came in a variety of colors and had a lighted dial. They fit nicely on a nightstand and if you needed to make a call without turning on a light, these were the answer! I worked in the business office of New England Telephone when I was in my 20s and by the 1970s our office had a “Phone Store.” It was strategically located in the front of the building so everyone walked by it when they came in to place an order or pay a bill. Good marketing strategy! There were several model phones available for purchase. A popular choice was the candlestick phone, resembling a style that had been popular in homes until the 40s. If you wanted a phone that was a little quirky and unique you could choose the Mickey Mouse phone. Back “in the day” if you weren’t home, you missed phone calls, as nobody had answering machines. Although the first answering machine appeared in the late 1800s, they did not become a fixture in most homes until the 1970s. They had a cassette tape that recorded messages. Did you know who was calling you in the early days? Absolutely not! Every call was a surprise until Caller ID became a feature on landline phones in the 1980s. During my Ma Bell days in the 70s, I remember businesses were anxious for Rutland to be included in the mobile phone network. It was available in the Burlington area and down as far as Middlebury. Eventually Rutland had this option. Modern day businesses would not want to give up their cell phones for that setup! Fast forward to current days and just about everyone has a cell phone and is in constant contact with one another. I have a Tracfone® from 2003 that my husband and I carry with us when we travel. It has limited minutes and doesn’t do any of the things that can be done on our friends’ phones. We can’t take pictures, email, text, or browse the internet. We don’t feel the need to do those things when we leave our house. Call us “old school” but being able to reach 911 if needed is sufficient for us at the moment. If we ever “look forward” and update our phone, there could be a column devoted to my frustration as I try to figure out the darn thing. Stay tuned!

Mountain Meditation: Blessings from Covadonga, Spain Sitting outside the Gran Hotel Pelayo in Covadonga, Spain, the internet connection was as elusive as el sol, but soon the sun and blue patches of sky emerged from swirling clouds and mist. We didn’t realize how rare sun could be high up in the Picos de Europa mountains. There my husband, Duane, and I were completing our third pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, the Way of Saint James. In its Jubilee anniversary year, a pilgrimage to Covadonga equals arriving in Santiago, where we’ve walked twice before along the Camino Francés. The rose marble sanctuary stood high on the hill, visible through ancient oak, beech, and birch trees. Just below and deep inside, the yellow convent hid its 16th century cloister. Years ago, Pope John Paul II slept down the hall and within view of where we were sleeping too. We were lodged in theCasa de Ejercicios, the House of [Spiritual] Exercises, where the Mother Superior, María Magdalena, told us with a laugh and a smile, “On occasion someone rings the bell asking to ride a stationary bike!” Above and behind the yellow house sit the cave and chapel of Mother Mary of Covadonga. Water falls from the sacred mountains

down through the chapel to the fountain and pond. This has been a holy place since ancient times. In 722 the Visigoth King Pelayo prayed in the cave to Mother Mary of Covadonga. When he and his men confronted the Moors in battle, armed only with stones, he was successful in driving them away. King Pelayo became the first King of Asturias, and Covadonga is known as the cradle of Spain. For this reason, the Prado Museum of Madrid’s collection of the early kings and queens of Asturias and Spain is in Covadonga. During our stay we dined together and became friends with the four art conservators from the Prado, who are restoring 12 of the 17 lifesized royal paintings on permanent loan to the Museum of Covadonga. It is preferable for the foursome to move from Madrid for several months and work six-day weeks and nine-hour days to conserve the paintings in Covadonga, than to risk moving the paintings and changing their environment. They must complete their restorations before January when the climate is most damaging to the varnish and paint. Throughout the millennia, kings and queens and the people

of Spain and beyond have been blessed and healed by their jour-

Mountain on Meditation By Marguerite te Jill Dye

ney to Covadonga. Pilgrims arrive to attend Mass in the sanctuary and chapel in the Covadonga cave. Although I’m not Catholic, I carried a special concern in my heart and spoke with a priest in the sanctuary confessional. He reassured me that a heart filled with love can conquer most any challenge. After his blessing, he gave me a hug. During the Mass he spoke of mothers’ universal concerns and that Mother Mary answers the prayers of mothers, grandmothers, and families. After the Mass I gave Padre Alejandro a scallop shell I found on Florida’s Siesta Key beach. The sign of Saint James, the scallop shell, is the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. He held it to his heart as we bid Adios. One misty morning, our new friend from the Prado, Carlos, sug Mountain Meditation, page 30

Maximum speed The shoulder is coming along, and next week I will be able to lift weights. This week was marked by lots of walking and lots of road riding, because of the gorgeous weather. One interesting thing that happened to me was that as I was By br brady headed down West Hill crain Road the other day and I hit my top speed, my bike did something it has never done: it wobbled. And I don’t mean it wobbled once. I mean as I started going faster and faster, it wobbled more and more, with larger and larger sideways travel, until I felt certain I was going to go down. We are talking about speeds that result in broken bones, epic road rash, and synthetic clothing melted to wounded skin. Not a good time, to say the least. So I got onto the brakes as hard as I could, bringing it back down to normal speeds, and the behavior mitigated. I finished the rest of my East Mountain Road loop for the day, and took the bike to the shop. The adrenaline dump that I earned on the way down West Hill got me epic times across the flat, and up East Mountain Road. I normally struggle to maintain 20-22 mph on the flat, but I cranked out 26-27 mph the whole way across. My usual four-mph pace

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I REALIZED ONE DAY THAT TRIDENT HAS ONE GRAM OF XYLITOL/ SORBITOL SUGARS PER PIECE. EVEN IF I CHEW A WHOLE PACK I AM STILL WELL UNDER MY SUGAR ALLOTMENT FOR THE DAY. SO IF I WAS FEELING DESPERATE, I WOULD JUST CHEW TRIDENT LIKE A COW. IT WORKED. up the road was centering around six mph or higher. Needless to say, I was completely spent by the top, sore and winded enough that the downhill portion was actually a chore. All told, though, given what could have happened, it was a good ride anyway. I have been working really hard to dial in my metabolism and finally get back into ketosis (fat burning low-sugar metabolism), and I made it. It wasn’t even intentional. One day I just noticed that I ran out of energy during my exercise, and my urine smelled funny (I was fully hydrated). This meant that my body had used up all of its available sugar and was burning protein. A day or two of that, and the body flips over into ketosis, the fat burning metabolism. So I drank my low-sugar vegetable protein drinks, ate my eggs, ate my steak tartare, and sure enough, a day and a half later, my head is clearer, I lost the worst of my sugar hunger, and my body fat ratio was visibly lower (I keep it pretty low anyway, so small changes are easily visible). To maintain ketosis, I need to stay under 50g of carbohydrates on a daily basis. But to achieve ketosis, I have better results if I am under 25g carbohydrates daily for at least a week. This is torture for a sugar addict. Two things helped with this effort. I discovered that Trident gum is enormously useful in controlling sugar cravings. I realized one day that Trident has one gram of xylitol/sorbitol sugars per piece. Even if I chew a whole pack I am still well under my sugar allotment for the day. So if I was feeling desperate, I would just chew Trident like a cow. It worked. The other thing that helped was that the apartment finally cooled off enough that I could run the dehydrator without having to compensate with an air conditioning unit. So I started making (and perfected, I might add) my gorgeous ground beef and bacon jerky recipes, so that I have lots of high-fat, low-to-no sugar options on hand. It is working out well, and I really love the headspace of ketosis – so much calmer.

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good at that.” Neal’s serves American pub fare, with a New England flair – lobster rolls, buttermilk sea scallops, pulled pork and slow cooked brisket, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and much more. Baron said he hopes to cater to a local clientele and keep his food affordable. Except for the oysters, everything on the menu can be ordered to go, and there are children’s portions as well. Baron uses local farms and businesses for much of his fare: beef from Boyden Farms, produce from Black River Produce, and Vermont craft beer on tap. “We’re balancing sourcing locally with sourcing for consistency,” he said. Baron said he hopes the word will get out through satisfied customers telling the people they know. There are still a few things that need doing, Baron said. To get to the restaurant, you have to take the driveway by the adjacent building, and then turn left to get to Neal’s. Looking down the road, Baron said he’d like to include a catering service. He hasn’t made up his mind whether to have live music. “We’ll re-evaluate that in the summer,” he said.

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Rutland Vietnam memorial to be replaced

continued from page 3 Club and the city’s Recreation & Parks Department, as long as the chapter is able and functioning. A Rutland County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Joint Committee will oversee care and maintenance of the memorial, using money in the trust to cover expenses. The committee will be made up of members of the aldermanic Recreation Committee, which oversees city parks; a city appointee; and veterans. The veterans will be holdovers from the Chapter 1 leadership or appointees by the mayor. As part of its efforts to preserve the memorial tribute to the area’s Vietnam veterans, Chapter 1 is replacing the existing marble memorial sculpture, a horizontal figure of a soldier, as the original sculpture has shown signs of deterioration. The replacement is being sculpted by Don Ramey of West

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Rutland with a dedication planned for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2017. “I want to thank the Vietnam Veterans of America for their service to our country, and for their service to our city in making what is already a beautiful monument, even better!” said Tom DePoy, alderman and chair of the Recreation Committee. Chapter 1 received its charter in 1980, thanks to the organizing efforts of the late Don Bodette of Rutland. Bodette convinced VVA founder Bobby Muller that the organization needed a chapter organization to represent veterans of the war. Nationally, the VVA includes more than 75,000 members and 500 chapters. Chapter 1 has about 140 members and is located at 15 Wales St. in the VFW building.

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continued from page 24 sentimentality – it sparkles. After “Nothing Feels Good,” the Promise Ring put forth two more albums, in 1999 and 2002, neither yielding quite the same magic. In the meantime, emo had to begun to merge with the only other genre on the musical spectrum as singularly white and male as itself: pop-punk, whose more rambunctious, radio-driven sound had proven teen-friendly with Green Day and The Offspring even in the absence of emo’s relentless focus on adolescent interiority. The infusion of pop-punk brought emo to new commercial heights, as Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco both went multi-platinum. But this higher-energy aesthetic was not necessarily compatible with genuine expressions of tenderness, and somehow the benign boyishness of pop-punk’s Blink-182 mutated, within emo, into the truly repugnant, bullying sexism of Brand New and New Found Glory. Still, it must be acknowledged that teenagers of all genders enjoyed the

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commodification of their misery: the music turned their daily high school drudgery into an entertaining soap opera, and its slickness of production only matched the soulless consumer landscape they already inhabited. Yet I think I was mostly right about the genre when I evaluated it back in 2008: on the whole, it was pretty bad. The column made no mention of the Promise Ring, whom I hadn’t heard of at the time, but if I had, I probably would have felt compelled to reject them, determined as I was to hate this genre that had sprung from oversensitive white males, of which I self-consciously and uncomfortably was one. In 2017, I’m ready to admit that one of my all-time favorite albums is an emo record; fortunately, it’s also more than that, being in some sense (like any real work of art) unclassifiable – a delineation of anhedonia that somehow still locates a broad range of imagery, sensation, and experience, allowing depression to meld, quite naturally, with joy.

continued from page 24 Gifts. This section enables you to identify people or organizations to whom you wish to give gifts of money or specific possessions, such as jewelry or a car. You can also specify conditional gifts, such as a sum of money to a young daughter, but only when she reaches a certain age. Estate. Your estate encompasses everything you own, including real property, financial investments, cash, and personal possessions. Once you have identified specific gifts you would like to distribute, you can apportion the rest of your estate in equal shares among your heirs, or you can split it into percentages. For example, you may decide to give 45 percent each to two children and the remaining 10 percent to your sibling. The law does not require that a will be drawn up by a professional, and some people choose to create their own wills at home. But where wills are concerned, there is little room for error. You will not be around when the will is read to correct technical errors or clear up confusion. When you draft a will, consider enlisting the help of a legal, tax, or financial professional who may be able to offer additional insight, especially if you have a large estate or complex family situation. Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But remember, a will puts the power in your hands. You have worked hard to create a legacy for your loved ones. You deserve to decide what becomes of it. Your will may be a good place to outline your funeral wishes. Although heirs are not legally bound to follow your directions, they may be glad to know your preferences. Kevin Theissen is principal and financial advisor at Skygate Financial Group, LLC, Ludlow.

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CALLIE - 6-year-old spayed female. Treeing Walker Hound. I’m an adorable lady with unique markings who loves getting lots of love and attention. I’m smart and I already know how to sit so I’m looking forward to learning more commands. I enjoy being outside.

PETPersonals KERRI - 8-month-old spayed female. Labrador Retriever/ hound mix. I look pretty serious in my picture but I’m really not! I’m a silly, outgoing young lady who is fun to be around. I’m super sweet and I love getting lots of love and attention. I also like to give kisses so get ready for a smooch or two.

TWEEDLE - 7-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Gray tabby with white. Hi, I’m Tweedle and I am as cute as a button. I am a little shy at first but once I start getting a scratch or two behind the ears I will be your best friend. I am perfectly content lounging around, I would make a great cuddle buddy!

PATCHES - 2-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Tortoiseshell with white. Hi, my name is Patches and I am cute as can be! I am a little shy at first but once I get to know you, I like to cuddle. I stand out from the crowd because my markings are absolutely stunning.

TENNA - 8-year-old spayed female. Spaniel/Beagle mix. People smile when they see how cute I am. And I’d have to agree! I walk nicely on a leash and enjoy getting fresh air and sunshine. I’m looking forward to hikes and other outdoor adventures with my new family.

BUTTERCUP - Adult female American Guinea Pig. Cream and white. Hi, I am an adorable girl who can’t wait to find a home with my best friend Bitsy. We arrived at the shelter in September and would love to find a home together. We are an adorable pair and we love our timothy hay.

TONKA - 3-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby. I came to the shelter after living outside for two years. My owner had passed away and a couple of neighbors took care of me before bringing me to the shelter. I have enjoyed returning to life as an indoor cat.

BITSY - Adult female. American Guinea Pig. Black. I’m an adorable lady with unique markings and coloring. I love getting lots of attention. I’m best buddies with my friend Buttercup and I hope we can go to our new home together. Guinea pigs are social animals and we do well in pairs.

BUCK - 1-year-old neutered male. Pug mix. Wheee, I’m an on the go fella who will keep you on your toes! I’m looking for an active family that will give me lots of exercise and play time. I do love plush squeaky toys and I will happily retrieve them.

JOJO - 4.5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby and white. I am adjusting well at the shelter and really like to go with the flow. I may adjust well in most situations. I love attention and when you pet me I shake my tail with excitement.

STACEY - 1.5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby with white. Hi, I’m Stacey and I am quite the loveable cat. I am a little anxious in hectic households and when there is a lot going on around me. I came to RCHS in August because my owner no longer wanted me.

CASSIE - 3-year-old spayed female. Siamese mix. Lilac Point. Get ready for gorgeous because that’s just what I am. I am a very loving cat but I can also be a bit timid. I was once living as a barn cat and I must say, that was just not the life for me. My ideal home is to always be indoors getting pampered!

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IVY Hi! My name’s Ivy and I’m a 6-year-old spayed female. I came to Lucy Mackenzie with a few of my cat friends when our owner became really sick. It was really sad, because All of these pets are available for adoption at I loved her and I had been with her my entire life! It’s OK, Rutland County Humane Society though. I know there’s better things right ahead of me. 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 While I can first come across as being shy, I’m really not – Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org I’m about as affectionate as they come! I love people, other cats and I even like dogs! I am an easy-going sweetheart that is sure to bring you lots of love and joy. If you’ve Rutland Veterinary Clinic is now been looking for a new making House Calls! Please call deserving feline companion now for an appointment! (or two!), stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit Exceptional Veterinary Care...Brought to Your Door! us at lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on 90 E. Pittsford Road • Rutland, VT 05701 • Phone: 802-773-2779 • Fax: 802-773-0485 Twitter. We hope to see you info@rutlandvet.com • www.rutlandvet.com • facebook.com/RutlandVetClinic soon!

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Mountain meditation: continued from page 25 gested we visit the Lakes of Covadonga. I knew nothing about them except for the travel bureau poster I’d seen. We boarded the bus, then climbed and climbed for half an hour. The road wound up around sharp bends, far too narrow for a bus and a car. Bus drivers communicated by radio, awaiting each other’s steep ascents. You couldn’t pay me to drive up that road! I saw the expressions of people in cars. The cliffs jutted out from the inner wall, falling thousands of feet at the road’s edge. (It reminded us of the harrowing road over a 17,000foot pass from Lhasa to Gyantze in the Himalayas of Tibet.) We followed the curves of the limestone formations, porous, intricate,

Seeking the blessing of the Mother of Covadonga for the Earth white karst shapes. From peak to peak we climbed and wound, pausing for cows, goats, and sheep in the road. We spotted chamois high on the rocks and a large, black-tailed, furry red fox. We passed a lake that glistened and shone, then arrived in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park, 8,000 feet straight up. I thanked the bus driver and complimented his maneuvers. We hiked to the visitor center, named after the park’s founder, the Marquis Pedro Pidal. Since quoting his epitaph in my last column, my husband had researched the man who’d visited Yosemite and Yellowstone parks and befriended Teddy Roosevelt, it appears. We hiked past gold mines, bulls,

calves, and cows, to the second mountain lake. I climbed a peak to view both lakes as Duane watched a shepherd call out to his dog, who expertly rounded up his flocks of sheep, goats, and cows. A responsive herder is worth his weight in gold, keeping flocks together and fighting off wolves and bears. I met a young woman from Los Angeles who’d come for one month (but so far had stayed two). She’d left home feeling like a second class citizen and came to Spain to discover her roots. I told her about the “True Cross” in Santo Toribio, the Camino Francés across Spain to our south, and the Camino del Norte along Spain’s northern coast. It has the power to transform lives. There’s a reason kings and queens

and mere mortal seekers have walked this pilgrimage and sought its blessing. This is a holy place that extends its energy and inspiration around the globe. “My Mother of Covadonga,” as San Pedro Poveda’s prayer goes, “save us and save Spain.” The voices of the Covadonga Boys’ Choir resonated against the rose marble walls, out the grand wooden doors, high into the Picos de Europa, growing in power and encompassing all of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and, at last, the Americas. “Our Mother of Covadonga,” I prayed, “save our earth and save us all.” Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s west coast.

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CHOICES RESTAURANT is accepting applications for a wait person. Call 802-4224030 or email claudeschoices@yahoo.com. CASEY’S CABOOSE is looking for some great people to help us continue to rebuild Killington’s most loved restaurant. Immediate help, and fall and ski seasons. All positions considered. Part time positions available, too. Email resume and cover letter to john@caseyscaboose. com, or stop by and introduce yourself. MOGULS SEEKING: Line cooks, bartenders, door staff. Thursday - Sunday. 802-4224777. Apply Thurs.-Sun. PASSIONATE about fresh food: FT DELI POSITION: 40 hours/wk. Excellent pay. Nights 12-8 p.m. Food service experience preferred. SEASONAL PT DELI: 32 +hours/ wk. Weekends. Bridgewater Corners Country Store, 5680 US ROUTE 4. Call or text resume to attention Wendy 802-299-1717.

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Located 30 minutes from Killington, this timber resource has been carefully managed by a family ownership for decades, resulting in exceptional stands of maple, oak and ash. In addition, the terrain supports development of a trophy family estate with waterfalls and ownership of six mountain peaks.

INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING

• Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING • Optional Dining, Living and Health Services • Convenient Stratton Road Location • Community Tour every at 12:30 • Apartments starting at Wednesday $792 (including utilities)

5 General Wing Rd, Rutland, VT

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IDEAL PROPERTIES CLOSE TO KILLINGTON, OKEMO OR WOODSTOCK!

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More Available Forests Stockbridge - 344 acres - $456,000 - mountain top views & homesite Royalton - 579 acres - $693,00 - hardwoods, homesites, sugarbush Whitehall, NY - 470 acres - $379,000 - timber, lake views, state land

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Fountains Land Contact Michael Tragner (802) 233-9040 Information on all our properties at

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THE AMEE FARM Lodge is a fully restored post & beam farmhouse w/15 guest rooms and is relaxed country elegance at its best. The property has 37 acres w/two ponds, a waterfall, endless hiking & biking trails, farm w/, large barns & spectacular views from any corner of this fine Vermont estate. Amee Farm hosts VT weddings, family reunions, corporate events, & more.

RARE OPPORTUNITY-EQUESTRIAN’S DREAM! PRIME SPOT! Minutes to Pico, Killington & downtown Rutland. Formally a 4H horse farm. The property has a 2 bed/2 bath Log home w/garage, an indoor riding arena, 2 barns, 28 horse stalls, 5 meadows, amazing views & more! $519,900

BEAUTIFUL RESTORED 4 BED/3.5 BATH RETREAT ON ECHO LAKE! LOCATED A FEW MILES FROM OKEMO/JACKSON GORE! Enjoy your own private dock with 160 feet of lakefront! $450k

HOMES | CONDOS | LAND | COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT | RENTALS

Marni Rieger 802.353.1604

Rick Gaspar 802.342.0693

Tucker A. Lange Heidi Matusik 303.818.8068 860.637.1243

Info@PeakPropertyRealEstate.com 1995 U.S Route 4, Killington VT

SERENITY AWAITS YOU HERE! MINUTES TO KILLINGTON, OKEMO OR WOODSTOCK!

3 bed/ 2.5 bath open concept contemporary gem! Wonderful kitchen w/granite counters & breakfast island, Great Room w/ fireplace & wall of glass to enjoy the sweet VIEWS. Luxurious Master Suite. Great lower rec room w/ski storage area. Wraparound farmer’s porch & more! $368,500

STRONG INVESTMENT - “THE WEDGE” PRIME SPOT-2 MILES TO THE KILLINGTON SKYSHIP & 1 MILE TO WOODARD RESERVOIR! First time offered on market, RARE 3 UNIT PROPERTY. WS rental income is $27K. $379,000.

PRIME WOODSTOCK VILLAGE LOCATION! WALK TO EVERYTHING IN TOWN FROM THIS NEW TOTALLY RENOVATED OPEN CONCEPT CONTEMPORARY GEM!

Gorgeous wide plank wood floors, gourmet chef’s kitchen, custom doors & cabinetry, large back deck, fabulous Master Suite & so much more! MUST SEE! 3 Bed/2.5 Bath $359K

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Serving Killington, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Mendon, Chittenden, Bridgewater & Plymouth LONG RANGE 4-SEASON VIEWS

SKI IN & SKI OUT CONDOS

• 4BR/2BA on 1 Ac • Cathedral ceiling-lots of light • New :flooring,baths,skylts, boiler • Close: golf course, Colton Pond, mtn biking • Open Liv-Din- Kitch plan $275K

SUNRISE

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

SKI IN & SHUTTLE OUT CONDOS HIGHRIDGE TRAIL CREEK

• 4br/3ba, 3 acres • 2-car garage • Workshop & shed • Master w/whirlpool • Large kitchen-with den • Open liv-dining • Furnished $360K

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

1 BR $115- $129K LOFT $145K 2 BR 2 BA:$150K INDOOR POOL MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

WHIFFLETREE

PINNACLE

1 BR:$115-116K 2BR: $135K SUMMER POOL & WHIRLPOOL (IN & OUTDOOR) TENNIS & PAVED PARKING

3 BR / 2 BA 1-LVL $135K 2-BR: $125K FURNISHED, GAS F/P COMMON W/ DRYER TENNIS & OUTDR POOL

LOCATION - HAVE IT ALL!!!

• Yr-rd ski trail views • Walk to shuttle, restaurants • 5BR/4.5 bath, 3-car garage • Pond, Den & Theatre • Chef’s Kitchen, great rm. w/bar • Paved driveway & parking • Propane, wd-burning fireplace, $777K

• 4BR/4BA, large deck • walking distance to Killington Rd sidewalk • stone & brick fireplace, cathedral ceiling • metal roof, semi-circular flat driveway winter views of some ski trails, $415K

PICO VILLAGE

1 BR: $110K FURNISHED POOL & SPORTS CENTER

HOME NEAR REC. CTR.

LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION

TOPRIDGE @ SUNRISE VILLAGE

SHUTTLE TO & FROM CONDOS MTN GREEN #3

MTN GREEN #1&2

1BR (UPDATED): $62K STUDIO: $52K & 3 BR: $110K WOOD BURN F/PLACES FURNISHED INDOOR & WHIRLPOOL

2 BR: $85K WOOD BURN F/PLACES FURNISHED INDOOR & WHIRLPOOL

TELEMARK VILLAGE

THE WOODS

2BR+LOFT, 3BA, SOUTH EXPOSURE, $245K DECK, WASHER & DRYER, POOL & TENNIS FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT W/BATH FURNISHED & EQUIPPED

2BR: VILLAGE $110-$135K 3BR, 3.5BA, $199K FLAT & PAVED PARKING. WD BURNING FIREPLC, BAR SPORTS CENTER WITH INDOOR POOL & EXERCISE EQUIPMT. TENNIS COURTS.

SPECTACULAR MTNSIDE RETREAT!

• Ski trail & valley views • Beautiful stone & woodwork • Radiant Heat & Central Air • Steam shower & hot tub • Davis Timber frame • $1,525,000.

GREAT LOCATION!

• 3BR, 2.5 BA • Cathedral ceiling • Gas f/plc & Outdoor shed • Walk to restaurant & Bus Stop • Flat access, furnished $239K

ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED

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

$549K

WALK TO TRAIL

NEAR GREEN MTN NTL GOLF COURSE!

• Just like new! 3BR/3BA suites • Granite, maple floors, ½ BA, 5Ac • Open floor plan w/cathedral ceiling • Garage: heated, tall doors & storage House Generator, large deck $599K

• True Ski On/ Ski Home… Great Location • Spectacular 180 degree views • 3 Bedrm. + Den +Fam. Rm. / 4Bath • 3 Level Townhome $619,000

Lenore Bianchi

‘tricia Carter

Meghan Charlebois

Pat Linnemayr

Peter Metzler

Daniel Pol

Katie McFadden

Chris Bianchi

Merisa Sherman

335 Killington Rd. • “First” on the Killington Road • Open Daily, 9-5 • #1 since 1989 Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals MLS MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

REALTOR

• 5BR/3BA,new carpet, granite appliances. Hot tub room. • baths w/radiant heat • wood-beamed kitch-din-liv rm • long distant mtn range views • 2 living areas, Mudroom • 200 feet to Home Stretch Trail metal roof, furnished $649K

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OCTOBER 7-8 & 13-15

APPLE LAUNCHING • HAUNTED HOUSE • CRAFT BEERS HAYRIDES • BOUNCE HOUSE • PUMPKIN PATCH

Killington WitchCraft is a new fall festival that’s a scary amount of fun for everyone. Be the first to be part of a tradition you’ll always look forward to and never forget. Purchase your tickets today and find great lodging deals at

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