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Rutland property tax rate dropping slightly By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger

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Who will take the stage? The Paramount Theatre invites the public to its unveiling of the upcoming 2017-2018 season, Friday, July 28 at 12:15 p.m. Join the crowd on Center Street to find out what big names will be performing. Tickets will go on sale for the newly announced acts early August. Page 24

By Robin Alberti

Bear sightings continue This black bear was caught red handed dumpster diving recently at a Bridgewater residence. “There was a bear in my …” has been the topic of many conversations lately. With approximately 6,000 bears in Vermont, local folks are sure to see a few. Remember not to feed them intentionally, though. Drawing them in can lead to a nuisance — and a fine!

RUTLAND — The Board of Aldermen made a move that turned a small tax increase into a slight decrease. The board voted unanimously Tuesday night, July 18, to reduce the amount of money the city sets aside for working capital that helps manage cash flow throughout the year. However, while the full board endorsed the action, City Treasurer Wendy Wilton opposed it. She urged the board to stick with a policy set in 2010 regarding the amount of working capital the city keeps on hand. As a result of the board’s cut, a home valued at $150,000 saw a swing of $30 in its tax bill, from a projected $24 increase to a $6 decrease. Alderman William Notte proposed cutting the working capital fund to 9 percent of municipal revenues, a reduction from 10 percent. That takes it from a little more than $2 million to about $1.8 million. “I want to do what we can to give them the biggest savings possible,” Notte said of taxpayers. The $30 drop on a tax bill for a home in the city valued at $150,000 may seem small, he said, but it sends the message the board is doing all it can to keep taxes in check. Alderman Christopher Ettori agreed. He said that rather than the city holding onto another $200,000 to protect against a “potential issue” with cash flow throughout the year, it puts the money into the pockets of taxpayers. Alderman Tom DePoy added,

On the rocks

A climber hangs onto the cliffside of Deer Leap in Killington, taking advantage of a dry day to practice mountain climbing skills on the rock face. Deer Leap cliffs, just below the lookout and above Inn at Long Trail at the top of Sherburne Pass on Route 4, is a popular climb due, in part, to its accessibility.

Rochester School faces narrowing options, deadline approaching

By Evan Johnson

ROCHESTER—The 17 high school students at Rochester School will be able to attend the high school of their choice next year, significantly changing the composition of secondary education in the town. The latest development in Rochester’s search to provide quality education for its young people and comply with state education mandates follows the failure of a proposed merger with Bethel and Royalton last month. At a community meeting on July 13, the School Board presented the public with two options. Despite a school size about equal with most high school soccer teams, Rochester High School can still operate for the coming school year, a move that would require replacing four faculty members that

had resigned. That hiring process has been put on hold in the hopes that families would choose the second option: to tuition their students to area high schools. The supervisory union will not be able to guarantee transportation for students traveling outside of Rochester. “The school board has decided to offer free tuition to anybody in the high school to go to surrounding schools for 2017-2018,” said school board chair Jeff Sherwin, “rather than trying to find staff for one year to replace the people that have left.” The future of the Rochester school has been the subject of discussion for the past months. In March, before town meeting day, the School Board received a petition calling for the shutdown of the middle and high school and the restoration of local control to Rochester school, page 2

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Bikers aim to create statewide trail network ROCHESTER— The Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) and Green Mountain Trails (GMT) are partnering up on an initiative to connect their respective networks, according to a news release last

backcountry skiing zones in Green Mountain National Forest, and their upcoming collaboration project with Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield will begin to foster a new path toward a statewide multi-use trail built with moun-

“WE’RE EXCITED TO BE ... LINKING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITH AN INTER-CHAPTER CONNECTOR FROM KILLINGTON TO STOWE,” SAID MCCUSKER.

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The annual Brandon Auction, Tuesday, July 18, attracted 175 people to downtown Brandon and raised over $10K for the town’s chamber.

week. The project, which recently won the support of a grant from Vermont Huts Association, is part of a statewide movement to offer greater year-round trail connectivity. RASTA, a chapter of the Catamount Trail and Vermont Mountain Bike Associations, has led the movement to create sustainable

tain biking in mind. “We wanted to incentivize organizations to collaborate and develop a plan to connect their networks — not just for mountain biking, but also to enhance the existing trail infrastructure and provide more opportunities for year-round enjoyment,” said Vermont Huts executive director RJ Trail network, page 2

LOCAL NEWS

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By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

The Rutland Herald will move into part of this building on Grove Street in Rutland, which previously housed CVPS.

Rutland Herald to move out of Wales Street building downtown

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RUTLAND — The Rutland Herald offices are getting ready to leave their longtime home on Wales Street in downtown Rutland. The newspaper, operating under the corporate name Vermont Community Media, reached an agreement to move in November into a building at 77 Grove St., a couple of blocks from the city’s central business district, about a half mile north of its current location. Rob Mitchell, the newspaper’s general manager, said Thursday afternoon, July 20, the terms of the lease are still being negotiated. Mitchell said the newspaper intends to lease a little more than 5,000 square feet in the roughly 40,000-square-foot Grove Street building. The Wales Street building totals more than 23,000 square feet, he said. “We just don’t need this much space anymore,” Mitchell said. “The operations that we do as a newspaper are far more technology-driven. We just need more of an office space than an industrial space at this point.” Earlier this year MFK Properties, headed by Rutland developer Mark Foley Jr., purchased the Grove Street property, known locally as the Central Vermont Public Service Corp. building. The utility, now part of Green Mountain Power, leased the Grove Street building

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for years from a New York property holding company, which had owned it prior to Foley’s purchase. Foley could not immediately be reached for comment. The Mitchell family sold the Rutland newspaper along with The Times Argus in Barre last summer. The new owners are Reade Brower, principal owner of Maine Today Media, and Chip Harris, co-founder of Upper Valley Press in New Hampshire, which prints the Herald and The Times Argus. Terms of the sale of the newspapers were not disclosed. The Herald building on Wales Street has been listed for sale for some time. A story published in the newspaper in September 2013

about the building going up for sale said the Rutland Herald moved into it in the mid-1930s. The 1927 building had previously been home to a car dealership, according to that same article. Offices for the newspaper in the sprawling Wales Street building have been consolidated into smaller space over the years. A large section of the building had housed a printing press. However, the newspaper stopped printing in-house in 2005. Mitchell said Thursday the building on Wales Street remains for sale. Editor’s note: Alan J. Keays worked for many years as a reporter and editor at the Rutland Herald.

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The Rutland Herald has been on Wales Street for decades.

Killington to Stowe

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Thompson. “Our trail collaboration grant isn’t a huge sum of money, but RASTA and GMT have additional funding in place, and they’ve shown they can make a little bit go a long way with the support of their local volunteers.” Angus McCusker, RASTA president, is looking forward to breaking ground on the project. “Historically, mountain bike trail networks in Vermont often look and feel more like spaghetti bowls of trails that twist and loop around in fairly limited areas,” McCusker said. “We’re excited to be part of an effort to break that mold and work towards linking our local communities with an inter-chapter connector from Killington to Stowe. The end result will align nicely with VT Huts’ vision of a year-round hut to hut experience.” Vermont Huts has been working with trail chapters and land managers to draft a conceptual map of a statewide hut network to serve winter and summer trail users. The $1,500 collaboration grant was awarded as part of a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new trail - also spearheaded by RASTA - at Green Mountain National Forest’s Rochester district office on Wednesday, July 19.

the school. The board, after consulting with an attorney, did not put the motion before voters, saying they found the petition to be too vague. Now, Sherwin said, there’s no time to discuss closing the schools completely as the deadline for an approved unification plan approaches. “The school year would start before we could warn the vote,” he said. Some Rochester residents have cried foul, alleging that the board engaged in procedural improprieties. The Vermont Secretary of State’s office, when asked, said it was not investigating the matter. Next year’s plan for the high school does not bring Rochester into compliance with Act 46, the state’s education mandate. The Rochester school district still needs to submit a plan by August to the Agency of Education, have it approved, and then warn it for a town vote. According to Act 46, smaller school districts must merge or join with larger ones by 2018. It’s unknown how many students will remain and how many will leave. Families will have to decide before the school year starts in August.

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FOUNDRY at summit pond

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McKenna Hayes (left) and Jaya Davis harvest arugula at Dutchess Farm in Poultney.

Rutland Area Farm and Food Link faces funding gap

By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger

RUTLAND — Rutland Area Farm and Food Link, a nonprofit organization that works to promote local agriculture and educate the public on its value is said to be in limbo. Rutland Area Farm and Food Link’s last executive director departed this past spring, prompting a call for a meeting of the organization’s partners and stakeholders as it looks to move into the future, said Larry Courcelle, RAFFL’s board president, on Tuesday, July 18. Those stakeholders and partners are members of the agricultural community as well other local and regional leaders, he said. The organization was founded in 2004. Tara Kelly was executive director from 2009 to 2016, when she left to become Rutland’s zoning administrator. Elena Gustavson took over as executive director in August 2016. She joined RAFFL in 2015, managing the organization’s community programs and communications and coordinating Everyday Chef, its food and cooking program, according to a news release issued at the time of her hiring as executive director. Gustavson stepped down from the full-time executive director post this spring. The executive director is the organization’s only full-time employee. “Due to a funding gap we have not hired an executive director yet,” Courcelle said. “We’ve been waiting for the stakeholders meeting.” He added, “The funds that we have, they were not rewritten or reapplied for, or new ones were not sought, so we have this gap. The board is looking at how do we get to the next round of funding.” The work of applying for those funds, Courcelle said, was the responsibility of the organization’s executive director. “We just weren’t aware it wasn’t being done,” he said. Asked if that’s why Gustavson is no longer executive director, he replied, “It was kind of a mutual agreement to resign.” Gustavson could not be reached for comment. The stakeholders meeting could take place as soon as next week, Courcelle said, adding that the organization hopes to gather input at that meeting about what programs the community feels should continue. He said some “funders” have offered to step in and offer RAFFL funding, page 29

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LOCAL NEWS

Obituary: Charles Zankowski, 68

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A happy vibe was the most notable flavor of the Killington Wine Festival, with wine pouring freely and a good time had by all.

Killington Wine Festival a financial success

The Killington Wine Festival, a fundraiser for the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA), was held July 14-16. The weekend began with an estate Tasting at the Peak with over 200 guests sampling wine from 20 various wineries and distilleries. The event also was the public debut of the Killington Valley Initiative with Mike Solimano and Rutland’s

Mayor Allaire showing support. “The food was amazing and the varieties of wine made the night a success. I will definitely come back next year,” said guest Lori McClallen. “We were immediately impressed from our greeting at registration to the wide range of wines, food, and entertainment. We definitely

plan on attending for years ahead!” said Rutland resident Todd Stratton. Saturday, at the VIP and grand tasting, over 25 wineries and 10 vendors were represented. The festival had a whole new look with new padding for walking, a grassy area, music, and photo booth for fun and silly pictures with friends. “It was nice to walk

Christopher (Bunky) Charles Zankowski, 68, of Chittenden Vermont passed away in his home on Saturday July 8 2017 “after many years of fighting the Good Life.” He was born in Uxbridge of Middlesex County, England the son to Casimir and Casimira (Kowalewska) Zankowski. Christopher leaves behind his three daughters, Chelsea Zankowski of Vail, Co., Racheal Zankowski-Brown of Chittenden, Vt., and Megan Boyden of Fort Collins, Co. He also leaves behind his niece Katrina Bressani, son in-law Christopher Brown, grandson Rylan Brown, Topher the Beagle-Hound, exwife Brenda Hill, and many cousins and friends. Chris’s love of people kept him in the hospitality service industry for most of his life in Killington, Ludlow, and Nantucket. His years were filled with family camping trips, sailing, building a home for his daughters, and pulling memorable pranks on his friends. Two of his lifetime highlights were sailing around the Greek Isles in 2007 and sailing his Hobie Cat down the eastern seaboard from Nantucket to The Florida Keys. Bunky had many adventures in his life,

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CHARLES ZANKOWSKI more than most, but if you were to ask him what was the most important to him he would have said any time spent with family and friends. Private services for family was held at Edgell Grove Cemetery in Framingham, Mass. on July 21, 2017. A celebration of life will be held on Sept. 17, 2017 at The Summit in Killington and will be open to anyone who would like to share stories of Chris with his family.

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STATE NEWS

Two fish certified as new Vermont state records

Two fish caught in tributaries of Lake Champlain earlier this year have been certified as new Vermont state records. A new state record carp, weighing 33.25 pounds and measuring 40 inches in length, was caught in Otter Creek in April by Ferrisburgh angler Chase Stokes. Stokes, an accomplished youth angler, caught the carp while fishing in the town of Panton. The fish had a maximum girth of 26.5 inches.

A second state record for the redhorse sucker has also been certified. Mike Elwood of Burlington landed a redhorse sucker in the Winooski River in May that weighed 9.96 pounds, measured 29 inches in length and had a maximum girth of 18 inches. Elwood caught the redhorse sucker while fishing in the town of Colchester. The former record carp weighed 33 pounds and measured 35 inches in length, while the

previous record redhorse sucker weighed 9 pounds and measured 27.5 inches in length. Both of the new records were made official this week after a thorough inspection process by fisheries biologists from Fish & Wildlife. The records are for the traditional method of angling, in contrast to records for bowfishing which are also recognized for both species. “The two fish add to the remarkable list of record fish being caught in

Vermont year in and year out,” said Shawn Good, fisheries biologist. “Fifteen state records have been set for individual species of fish since 2010, and that list will likely grow as more and more anglers chase many of Vermont’s lesser-known, non-traditional fish species. “We currently certify records for 41 different species of fish found in Vermont, so the opportunities for anglers to learn about and target trophyclass fish of a range of Breaking records, page 13

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Chase Stokes of Ferrisburgh holds the Vermont record-breaking carp he caught while fishing at Otter Creek in April.

Lawmakers consider cuts after $28.8 million revenue downgrade By Anne Galloway and Erin Mansfield, VTDigger

Vermont unemployment rate holds steady in June

Economists told lawmakers on Friday, July 21, that revenue for the state’s base operating budget will come in $28.8 million lower than expected this fiscal year. Tom Kavet, the economist for the Vermont Legislature, and Jeffrey Carr, the economist for the Scott administration, downgraded fiscal year 2018 revenue to the general fund, which is used for miscellaneous expenditures including health care, human services, and running state government. About $16.3 million of the downgrade is the result of anticipated refunds that the state needs to issue on corporate income taxes starting in October. Additionally, Kavet told lawmakers to expect fiscal year 2018 tax revenue that goes to the transportation fund, which funds roads, to go down by $3.5 million. Education fund revenues for public schools are expected to go down by $2.2 million. Kavet said the continuing series of revenue downgrades over the past several years has been caused by a softening in corporate and personal income taxes, which have been volatile. The tax base is not growing as quickly as the state needs revenue, he said. Growth has been occurring, Kavet said, but “the growth isn’t as fast as has been expected.” “We’re not seeing a decline, a downturn in the economy,” Kavet said. “It’s just that the rate of growth has not been as fast as anticipated.” Economic growth was anticipated to pick up as a result of “Trump bump,” Kavet and Carr said, but lower tax rates and increased spending on roads and other infrastructure, promised by the president have not materialized. Mean-

The Vermont Department of Labor announced today that the seasonally-adjusted statewide unemployment rate for June was 3.2 percent. This reflects no change from the revised May rate. (The national rate in June was 4.4 percent.) Vermont’s overall unemployment rate was tied for the seventh lowest in the country for the same time period. Number of employed The seasonally-adjusted Vermont data for June show the Vermont civilian labor force decreased by 1,600 from the prior month’s revised estimate. The number of employed decreased by 1,550 and the number of unemployed was unchanged. The change in labor force and the number of employed were statistically significant in the seasonally-adjusted series. Labor market areas vary The June not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rates for Vermont’s 17 labor market areas ranged from 2.3 percent in White River Junction to 4.7 percent in Derby. For comparison, the June unadjusted unemployment rate for Vermont as a whole was 3.1 percent, which reflects an increase of 2/10 of one percentage point from the revised unadjusted May level and a decrease of 3/10 of one percentage point from a year ago. As of May’s preliminary data, the BurlingtonSouth Burlington metropolitan area was tied for the ninth lowest unemployment rate in the country for all metropolitan areas at 2.3 percent (not seasonallyadjusted). Not-seasonally adjusted job changes by category

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OP-ED

A carbon pollution solution By Tom Hughes

Last week Governor Phil Scott took another step towards real climate action. He signed an executive order creating a Vermont Climate Action Commission and reaffirmed the climate and clean energy goals set forth in the 2016 Comprehensive Energy Plan. In this era of federal backsliding, Gov. Scott has sided with the facts. Further, he stacked the commission with thoughtful Vermont leaders experienced in building consensus to get tough things done. There doesn’t appear to be a climate science denier among them. He tasked the commission with developing a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that: • Spurs economic activity, inspires and grows Vermont businesses, and puts Vermonters on a path to affordability; • Engages all Vermonters, so that no individual or group of Vermonters is unduly burdened; and • Provides solutions for all Vermonters to reduce their carbon impact and save money. These are thoughtful parameters, though there should be one more: the commission’s recommended solutions must be commensurate to the challenge. As the new commissioners will soon learn, despite decades of lofty rhetoric and good intentions, Vermont’s total carbon emissions are up since 1990. We are not on pace to meet any of the state’s three sets of greenhouse gas reduction goals: the goals that Gov. Scott voted for as senator, the Paris Climate Accord goals he committed to by joining the U.S. Climate Alliance last month, or the Comprehensive Energy Plan goals he reaffirmed in his executive order last week. In order to achieve any of our climate goals the commission must recommend more comprehensive strategies than have been tried to date. Without bolder recommendations – and swift action by the governor and General Assembly – the naysayers who mock gubernatorial commissions as the place where good ideas go to die will be proved right once again. If the commissioners and the governor are serious about their assignment, there is an effective climate strategy that conforms to all of the governor’s conditions and is working elsewhere: carbon pollution pricing. As President George W. Bush’s Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson wrote in the New York Times, a price on carbon pollution would “unleash a wave of innovation to develop technologies, lower the costs of clean energy and create jobs.” Want proof? • California implemented a price on carbon pollution in 2013, and has created 1.5 million new jobs since then. That’s almost three times as many new jobs in California as there are Vermonters. • The Canadian province of British Columbia introduced a carbon pollution price in 2008 and their economy’s growth has outpaced every other Canadian province the last three years running. In fact, the policy has been so successful that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is implementing a nationwide carbon price next year. • And look no further than Vermont. Republican Governor Jim Douglas authorized Vermont’s first price on carbon pollution in the electric sector by joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – and it is working. The economies in the nine RGGI states are growing faster – and emissions from the electric sector are falling faster – than in those states outside the compact. As the Vermont 2017 Clean Energy Industry Report notes, “since 2013, clean energy employment has grown by 29 percent in Vermont, which amounts to a total of just over 19,000 jobs.” You can’t argue with that success. There is a reason that economists from across the political spectrum – distinguished number crunchers like Joseph Stiglitz, Lawrence Summers, Jeffrey Sachs, Robert Reich, Gregory Mankiw, Martin FeldCarbon solution, page 7

When our president disregards what it means to serve the public By Angelo Lynn

There he goes again President Ronald Reagan coined the refrain, “There you go again,” to disarm President Jimmy Carter’s repeated attacks during the 1980 presidential campaign. The refrain has made a comeback, in a completely different context, with Donald Trump’s numerous outrages since moving into the Oval Office. Adding to his mounting number of known lies since taking office, Trump continues to shock the nation with outrage after outrage. But last week’s outrage may take the cake. Lashing out against special prosecutor Robert S. Muel-

ler III for doing his job, Trump has directed his lawyers to search for ways to discredit Mueller or find a shred of evidence they could use to justify his dismissal. Mueller, for those who don’t remember, is a life-long Republican who was appointed by President George W. Bush as FBI director. He served from 2001 to 2013 (having been reappointed by President Barack Obama), making Mueller the second longest serving FBI director in the nation’s history after J. Edgar Hoover. When nominated for the special prosecutor position, Mueller was universally praised as a man of integrity who Disregard, page7

LETTERS

Thanks for the 29th annual Great Brandon Auction Dear Editor, From sun-up to sundown (yes this rainy spring gave us perfect weather for the day) on Tuesday, July 18, Brandon was a-glow with donors, volunteers, bidders and buyers at the 29th Great Brandon Auction. After unloading our spiffy “Auction Storage Trailer” and organizing the donations that poured out from storage areas, barns, cars, and trucks, auctioneer Barb Watters went to work selling with her usual gusto and joie de vivre! With lots of bidders and hundreds of items to be sold, Barb wasted no time working the crowd and selling off almost all our goodies. Thanks so much to the team of volunteers, donors, bidders and buyers who made the auction a huge success. The grand total was over $10,000. Proceeds from the auction support

the many activities and programs of the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce and works of the Brandon Museum at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace. We thank all the Chamber members who donated, the private citizens who have supported us with donations for so long and everyone who helped with the success, including volunteers from Camp Betsey Cox and Camp Sangamon in Pittsford. There are way too many people who helped to name everyone but you know who you are-Chamber Action Team! Special thanks to Calvin Loven, Naylor & Breen, Lions Club for providing great food, Roger Paquette, Rodney Bicknell & Karla and Bill Moore for use of his sound system. We had help from some newbies and some oldies this year and used their expertise Auction, page 7

Killington lack of services unwelcoming Dear Editor, Does Vermont really welcome tourists? We happened to visit Killington recently and as we passed through Killington we decided to stop at a local general store for snacks and we both needed to use the restroom. Guess what? The store had

a rest room for employees only and I was told to use the bushes in the back and was offered no solution for my 70-year-old wife. My point is they definitely are willing to take our money but not really tourist friendly. Don Ayotte, Orlando, Fla.

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CAPITOL QUOTES “We’re Vermonters; We’re all environmentalists,” Said Paul Costello, executive director of the Vermont Council on Rural Development, responding to a question by Seven Days political columnist John Walters as to why Gov. Phil Scott’s 21-member Climate Action Commission includes just one environmental advocate. The council is the third convened by a Vermont governor in the past 12 years.

“The design of this budget is to give a blank check to the military without giving any guidance to the military about what our national security strategy is.” Said Rep. Peter Welch speaking to VTDigger in opposition to the Republican budget plan approved by a House panel last week. The largest share of the $1.13 trillion in spending - $621.5 billion - would go to the Department of Defense, leaving, $511 billion for other federal government operations.

“I find it incredibly sexist that basically he’s going after my husband by destroying my reputation, and that’s not OK,” Said Jane Sanders, wife of Sen. Bernie Sanders in an interview with the Boston Globe, reacting to an investigation by Brady Toensing, an attorney and vice chairman of the state Republican Party. Toensing is also a candidate for U.S. attorney.

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continued from page 6 On June 15, Clements was one of about would pursue his task without malice. 50 senior department employees who were Democrats were pleased that Mueller involuntarily reassigned to other unrelated would expose any wrong-doing, and Republicans were hopeful he would find jobs within the agency that were intended Trump innocent and remove the taint of to discourage their continued employscandal that has engulfed Trump’s presiment. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke dency. confirmed that motive when he testified But Trump is noticeably worried and is before Congress a week later that he would pushing back against Mueller’s probing use reassignments “as part of the agency’s eyes. efforts to eliminate employees.” Clements What is so galling about Trump’s says he was targeted because he has publicly spoken out about the dangers posed response is that finding the “truth” is to Alaskan villages by climate change. “It not Trump’s concern. On the contrary, is clear to me that the administration was his protestations have been the alleged “unfairness” that anyone dare question his so uncomfortable with this work, and my disclosures, that I was reassigned with the relations with Russia — a long-time adversary of the U.S., but intent to coerce me LAST WEEK’S OUTRAGE with whom Trump into leaving the federal has been oddly prefgovernment.” MAY TAKE THE CAKE. erential during the Clement is now a campaign and since the election. whistle blower. He is citing, among other Rather than be open and honest, Trump things, the foolishness of “removing a civil has now accused his most loyal servant, servant from his area of expertise and putAttorney General Jeff Sessions, of someting him in a job where he’s not needed and thing short of treason (in Trump’s mind) his experience is not relevant (as) a colossal for recusing himself from the Russia waste of taxpayer dollars.” investigation. And much of the informaClement goes on to explain that he tion to date, including Trump’s reluctance expects every president has the right to imto reveal his income tax returns, points to plement his own policies, “but that is not a Russian bailout of Trump when his real what is happening here. Putting citizens estate empire was in dire straits 10 years in harm’s way isn’t the president’s right. ago. That Russian enterprises, or Putin Silencing civil servants, stifling science, himself, could hold financial or political squandering taxpayer money and spurnleverage over Trump is a serious threat to ing communities in the face of imminent U.S. interests. danger have never made America great.” As for Trump’s latest outrage on this isWhat does make America great? Individsue, he is reportedly having his legal team uals lawfully standing up to government to not only try to discredit Mueller, but also defend their principles. research how to pardon friends, family “Let’s be honest: the Trump administramembers and even himself if Mueller tion … sidelined me in the hope I would be finds evidence that would lead to criminal quiet or quit. Born and raised in Maine, I charges. It’s so outrageous it leaves most was taught to work hard and speak truth to Americans speechless, or muttering in power. Trump and Zinke might kick me out exasperation, “There he goes again.” of my office, but they can’t keep me from Speaking truth to power speaking out. They might refuse to respond Who is Joel Clement and why was what to the reality of climate change, but their he did last week so notable? abuse of power cannot go unanswered.” Clement was director of the Office of Mind you, Clements is willing to lose Policy Analysis at the U.S. Interior Departhis job in the defense of others, to preserve ment working in Alaska to help endantheir homes and livelihoods. That’s selfgered communities prepare for and adapt sacrifice for the public good — a quality to the changing climate. He was appointed sorely lacking in this Trump administrato the position seven years ago, and has tion. been working with several Alaska Native Angelo Lynn is the publisher of the Advillages that are, as he says, “perilously dison Independent, a sister paper to The close to melting into the Arctic Ocean.” Mountain Times.

Auction: “You’re not getting compliments from all your colleagues for doing this. But you’re getting a lot of compliments from the Vermonters you represent.” Said Rep. Peter Welch to Gov. Phil Scott after Scott, a Republican, announced his opposition to his party’s efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The move earned him the praise of Vermont’s Congressional delegation.

“All of my actions were proper and occurred in the normal course of events of a very unique campaign.” Said President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, after emerging from a private two-hour-long meeting with congressional investigators, during which he denied collusion with Russian efforts to meddle in the 2016 election.

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continued from page 6 with the antique side of the auction. The gang from Upscale Resale were a huge help, Mike Wilson & Charlotte Bishop were great as always! But most importantly, we couldn’t

do it without the team behind the scene and on the mike- Brian Coolidge and Auctioneer Barb Watters! See you next year! Special note- our 50/50

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raffle lucky winner went home with over $400! Thanks again, Bernie Carr, Brandon Executive Director, Brandon Chamber of Commerce

Carbon price is good economics

continued from page 6 stein – all support carbon pollution pricing: it’s smart economics. By returning the carbon pollution revenue to Vermonters in the form of tax cuts or dividends every Vermonter would be engaged. We would have both the incentive and the means to transition to the cleaner, more advanced technologies of the 21st century – growing jobs and putting many more Vermonters to work. Finally, when it comes to saving Vermonters money, the sooner we transition off of fossil fuels the better. Even at today’s low gasoline prices, it costs about 1/3 less to drive an electric vehicle in Vermont than one powered by an internal combustion engine. An electric heat pump delivers BTUs to a home or business more cost-effectively than an oil burning furnace. Carbon pollution pricing is a market-driven

solution that encourages adoption of these and other low-carbon, low-cost technologies that save Vermonters money. The transition to the clean energy future is a win-win for the Vermont economy and our climate. If admitting there is a problem is the first step to fixing it, then Gov. Scott took that step last week. The Climate Action Commission has a critical assignment – and an opportunity. Identifying and advancing the policy solutions that meet the measure of the problem, like carbon pricing, will turn the challenge Gov. Scott has put forward into the job-creating, moneysaving, energy-innovating opportunity it provides. Thomas Hughes is the campaign manager for Energy Independent Vermont.

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Artist Talk

5 p.m. Artist in Residence Iva Fabrikant of Philadelphia, Penn. discusses her work at Carving Studio And Sculpture Center, 7-9 p.m. She draws extensively from figurative sources to create curled objects in stone that appear as full and fluid as a living, fleshy body would be. 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Free, open to the public. Info, 802-4382097.

Rotary Meeting

KILLINGTON CHILI COOK-OFF AT SHERBURNE MEMORIAL LIBRARY THURSDAY, JULY 27, 5 P.M

WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

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

Wagonride Wednesdays

10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum holds Wagon Ride Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides 11 a.m.-3 p.m. included with regular admission. Info, billingsfarm.org, 802-457-2355. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock.

Financial Capability Workshop

10 a.m. BROC Community Action hosts free financial capability workshop at BROC Community Action, 45 Union St, Rutland. Come find out how to pay down debt, how to build a credit score, reading credit reports, credit repair, and determining your SMART goals. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Register at 802-6651742; 800-717-2762 or sfaris@broc.org.

Active Seniors Lunch

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

Young Artist Concert

12 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Rutland Free Library, 10 Court Street. Free admission. kmfest.org, 802-773-4003.

Co ur tes yo f to wn o f Killington

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

Cavendish Summer Concert

6 p.m. Cavendish Summer Concert series on the Proctorsville Green continues with the Alison Turner. Main St., Proctorsville. Bring a blanket or chair, have a picnic, and enjoy. Free! Info, 802-226-7736.

Tween/Teen Library Program

6 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library hosts tween/teen programs Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. for ages 1117. This week, book discussion of “The Seventh Wish” by Kate Messner. Free. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, sherburnelibrary.org, 802-422-9765.

Bingo

6:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Wednesdays nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.

The Tempest

6:30 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a Traveling Troupe, featuring 25 thespians from middle and high schools of Greater Rutland area. Today, in the Community Room at The Gables, 1 Gables Place, Rutland. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Bake sale benefits RYT. Info, 802-591-0041.

Seven to Sunset Concert

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

Young Artist Concert

7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. Free admission. kmfest.org, 802-773-4003.

Music at the Riverbend

7 p.m. Brandon’s free concert series, Music at the Riverbend moves to back lawn of Brandon Inn this year. Enerjazz performs this week. Bring a chair, no outside alcohol please. 20 Park St., Brandon.

Free Summer Movie

7 p.m. Paramount Theatre hosts free summer movie series. This week, “Jaws.” No tickets required, just show up. Doors open 6:30 p.m. 30 Center St., Rutland.

Free Film Series

8:30 p.m. Pentangle Arts Council shows movies in the park, on the back lawn of the Woodstock History Center, 26 Elm St., Woodstock. This week, “Jaws” will be showing. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Info, pentanglearts.org.

THURSDAY

Children’s Library Program

1 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library hosts Build a Better World children’s programs Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. for ages 5-13. This week, Taradiddle shards songs and stories. Free. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, sherburnelibrary.org, 802-422-9765.

JULY 27

Bike Bum Series

2 p.m. 2017 Killington Mountain Bike Club Bike Bum series runs Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. on Lower Side Show Bob in the Bike Park at Killington Resort. Afterparties 5:30-7 p.m. Check Facebook for more details.

Farmers Market

3 p.m. The Rutland Downtown Farmers Market is back outside for the summer! Depot Park, in front of Walmart, downtown Rutland. 3-6 p.m. Info and vendors, vtfarmersmarket.org.

Market on the Green

East Pro GRT

Killington Resort’s Bike Park is host to top mountain bikers from around the world competing in the USA Cycling Pro Gravity Downhill event, Beast of the East Pro GRT. Pre-register, USACycling.org. Details for the weekend, killington.com. Spectators welcome, buy tickets in advance or on-site.

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.

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

Poultney Farmers’ Market

Accessibility Tour

Thursday Hikers

3 p.m. Accessibility Tour of Downtown Rutland, 3-5 p.m. Join City of Rutland community leaders and other residents and spend an hour touring part of downtown Rutland City to get a sense of accessibility issues facing people with disabilities as well as areas where positive improvements have been made. Begins/ends at Rutland office of VCIL, 60 Center St., Suite 1, Rutland. Light refreshments. Info, 802-779-9021.

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.

9 a.m. Town of Poultney farmers’ market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through the summer. Main St., Poultney. 9 a.m. Explore the nature trail around the campground and pond in Half Moon State Park in Hubbardton. Moderate. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland, to car pool. Bring lunch. No dogs. Free admission with Green Mountain Passport or $4 per person. Contact: Tom Copps, 802-282-1675.

Story Hour

10 a.m. Promoting early literacy and socialization skills in a fun setting. Stories, songs, movement, craft. No registration. Ages 2+. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10-10:45 a.m. 773-1860.

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Story Time

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

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. For info, 802-422-3368.

Bone Builders

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

RAVNAH Clinic

12:30 p.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/food care clinic: North Clarendon Community Center. $10 foot clinic. No appt. needed. Info, 802-770-1536.

Castleton Farmers’ Market

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

Farmers Market and Music

4:30 p.m. Weekly farmers market, dinner and music at Feast and Field, 1544 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard. BarnArts Thursday night music series. This week, AfroVenezuelan music with Betsayada Machado and La Parranda El Clavo. By donation.4:30-7:30 p.m. barnarts.org, 802-234-1645.

SUP Yoga

5 p.m. SUP (stand up paddle) Yoga hosted by Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. Pre-registration required at 802-770-4101. $30 with board rental, $15 without. Info, killingtonyoga.com.

Killington Chili Cook-Off

5 p.m. 5th annual Killington Chili Cook-off returns to River Road Recreation Center, River Road, Killington. Join the competition and bring your finest chili to compete for the title of “Best Chili in Killington,” or stop by the cook-off to taste the top local chef competitor’s creations. Live music by Chad Hollister Band at 6 p.m., family friendly atmosphere. 5-8 p.m. Free admission. $10/ person tasting tickets; $15/ two; $25/ family of four. discoverkillington.com. Moves indoors to Snowshed Lodge’s Long Trail Pub at Killington Resort if it rains, check website by 1 p.m. on Thursday!

LBA Social

5 p.m. Lake Bomoseen Association summer social, 5-7:30 p.m. at the home of Stan & Christine Pietryka, 157 Noyes Rd., off Drake, then Villula Roads. LBA members and Lake Bomoseen friends welcome. Bring a chair, beverages, and an appetizer to share. Info, 518-265-1267.

Brown Bag Concert

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

Outdoor Yoga

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

VFFC Local Food Supper

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

River Road Concert Series

6 p.m. Town of Killington and Killington Rec Dept. present free summer concerts on the lawn at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. This week, Chad Hollister Band performs in conjunction with Killington Chili Cook-Off. killingtonrec.com. Rain or shine!

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.

F.H. Concert in the Park

7 p.m. Fair Haven Concerts in the Park summer series continues with Catamount Crossing performing bluegrass. Free Thursday night music series in the Fair Haven Park, 3 North Park Place. Food available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs any time after 4 p.m. 50/50 raffle, weekly door prize drawings for all ages.

Young Artist Concert

7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Young Artist Concert Series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. Free admission. kmfest.org, 802-773-4003.

Mt. Holly Music

7 p.m. Mount Holly Music on the Green free concert series, 26 Maple Hill Rd., Belmont. This week, FAB, Beatles tribute band performs. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic.

West Rutland Concert Series

7 p.m. West Rutland Summer Concert Series on the Town Hall Green continues with its final concert, with Blue Jay Way. Free. 35 Marble St., West Rutland. Rain site, Town Hall auditorium.

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7 p.m. Friends of the Library in Ludlow discusses “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult, at Fletcher Memorial Library, books available. Main Street, Ludlow.

The Tempest

7 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a Traveling Troupe, featuring 25 thespians from middle and high schools of Greater Rutland area. Today, in the gardens at the Lilac Inn, Park St., Brandon. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Bake sale benefits RYT. Info, 802-591-0041.

Terri Clark Concert

8 p.m. Country music award-winning artist Terri Clark performs live on stage at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. $40 tickets available at paramountvt.org, 802-775-0903.

FRIDAY JULY 28

Bookstock 2017

The 9th annual Bookstock supports the cultural richness and diversity of the Upper Valley and celebrates authors and poets, both established and emerging, from the region. The event welcomes talented writers representing diverse genres, from national Poet Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners to emerging young writers. Events held in Woodstock. Check bookstockvt. org for complete scheduling.

Level 1 Yoga

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

Bikram Yoga **

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

Foodways Fridays

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

Burton Chill Tournament

10 a.m. Killington’s Burton Chill Golf Tournament at Killington Golf Course. 18 holes, shotgun start. killington.com.

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Rochester Farmers’ Market

3 p.m. Rochester farmers’ market on the Park, Fridays through Oct. 6, 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine! Farm products, prepared foods, crafts, baked goods, arts, music, and fun. Music this week: 2 Good Eggs, 1 Bad Apple. Vendors or info, call 802-353-4620. Main St. (Route 100), Rochester.

Magic: the Gathering

3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering after school Fridays, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 4229765.

Divas of Dirt

4 p.m. Divas of Dirt ladies group ride, 4-6 p.m. at Killington Bike Park. Led by pro racer Amy Alton. All ability levels welcome. Free bike safety checks, discounts, happy hour follows. Info, killington.com. Killington Road, Killington.

SUP and SIP

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

Opening Reception

5:30 p.m. “Unbound VII” exhibit has opening reception at ArtisTree, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The 7th annual juried exhibit of Book Art by artists working in New England or New York, opens in tandem with Bookstock at the ArtisTree Gallery. The theme of the show is an exploration of what a book can be: art using books as a material or a format. Exhibit July 28-Aug. 26. 2095 Pomfret Rd., So. Pomfret. Info, artistreevt.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.

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Annual Classic Car Show on the green in downtown Fair Haven. Includes music, food, prizes and awesome cars to enjoy and inspire. vtlakesregionchamber.org.

Bikram Yoga **

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

Mixed Level Yoga

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

Farmers Market

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

Killington Section GMC

9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Bourn Pond Area, Sunderland. Hike to remote beaver pond in the Lye Brook Wilderness. Moderate, 5-6 miles, footing may be wet. Meet at Rutland’s Main St. Park at 9 a.m. to carpool. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Call for info, 802-4775-1627.

Open House

9 a.m. Just Dance open house and registration 9-11 a.m. and free dance class and ballet scholarship audition 11 a.m. at 41 East Center Street, 3rd Floor, Rutland. 802-342-2084.

Book Sale/White Elephant

9 a.m. Bailey Memorial Library holds book sale and white elephant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 111 Moulton Ave., North Clarendon.

Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sales

Open Gym

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

Branch Out Teen Night

Safety Discussion

6 p.m. Green Mountain Power presents info on safety procedure for dealing with downed lines in open house at Middletown Springs F.D. Demonstrations, fire extinguisher inspection/recharge, food and drink, raffle, fun games. Info, 802-235-2160.

Environmental Scientist Talk

7 p.m. National Academies of Sciences environmental scientist and Belmont native April Melvin will present program “Understanding Climate Change in Your Backyard” at the Mt. Holly Library, 26 Maple Hill Rd., Belmont. Q&A follows. Free, open to public. mounthollyvt.org.

The Tempest

7 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a Traveling Troupe, featuring 25 thespians from middle and high schools of Greater Rutland area. Today, in the gazebo at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Bake sale benefits RYT. Info, 802-591-0041.

Vermont Pride Theater

7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater’s 7th summer season presents “Love Alone” play at Chandler Center for the Arts. Talkbacks follow. $20 advance, $22 at the door. Students $15/$17. Call about Pride 3-Pass for all three plays. chandler-arts.org, 802-728-6464. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

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9 a.m. 7th annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sales, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on village greens, Main St., and private homes. BBQ at Proctorsville F.D., books at Cavendish Historical Society, Cavendish Elem. School carwash at the school, and lemonade sale. Non-residents can purchase space for $15/ booth. Info, 802-226-7807.

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. 12:15 p.m. Paramount Theatre unveils 2017-2018 lineup of entertainment. Theatre supporters, media and general public invited to hear who’s coming in the next season. 30 Center St., Rutland.

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6 p.m. Friday Nights in Downtown Rutland, 6-10 p.m. on Center Street. Disco group The Trammps gives free concert in the pit parking lot. Bring lawn chairs. Closed off street with outdoor dining, shopping, kids’ activities, and more. rutlanddowntown.com, 802-773-9380.

6 p.m. Branch Out Teen Night at ArtisTree, in collaboration with Spectrum Teen Center, in the gallery. This week, collaboration with Bookstock and Unbound exhibit: poetry slam, book art activities including comic drawing, and more. ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret. artistreevt. org.

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

Saturday Story Hour

10 a.m. Chittenden Public Library’s Saturday Story Hours: crafts, books, free play for kids under 5 and their caregivers. July 22, 29, Aug. 12, 19. 23 Chittenden Rd., Chittenden. Info, 802-773-3531.

Quilt Exhibition

10 a.m. 31st annual Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum, daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 17. A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made exclusively in Windsor County will celebrate 31 years of quilting excellence at the Billings Farm. Quilting demonstrations, programs and activities for children and adults. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org, 802457-2355.

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.

Book Launch Celebration

12:30 p.m. Celebration of “Strong Ground: Mt. Independence and the American Revolution” new publication about history. Features remarks by Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli and historian Gene Procknow, as well as music from an Atlantic Crossing duo. Refreshments. Copies of books available for purchase. Weather permitting, moves inside in case of rain. Free, open to the public. Info, 802-948-2000. 497 Mount Independence Rd., Orwell.

Scavenger Hunt

2 p.m. NeighborWorks summer event: Northwest Scavenger Hunt, 2-4 p.m., Northwest Block Rutland. Call Shannon for info, 802-797-8607, skennelly@ nwwvt.org

The Tempest **

2 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a Traveling Troupe, featuring 25 thespians from middle and high schools of Greater Rutland area. Today, 2 p.m. Mt. Holly Village Green, Belmont; 7 p.m. West Rutland Town Hall. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Bake sale benefits RYT. Info, 802-591-0041.

Cooler in the Mountains

3:30 p.m. Cooler in the Mountain summer concert series at Killington Resort’s Snowshed Adventure Center. Concerts begin 3:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. This week, Ripe, funk/pop band out of Boston, performs. Details at killington.com.

10 • The Mountain Times • July 26-Aug. 1, 2017 BBQ !!

5 p.m. Burgers and hot dogs with fries, 5-7 p.m. at VFW Post 648, Wales St., Rutland. $10. Open to the public.

Devil’s Bowl Race

7 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Asphalt Track Racing: Northeast Mini Stock Tour, ladies division, pit area tours. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven.Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

Killington Music Festival

7 p.m. Killington Music Festival Music in the Mountains concert series at Killington Resort. This week season finale at Killington Peak Lodge, “Green Mountain Grand Finale.” Concludes the series with Haydn, Puccini and Dvorak’s “American.” Take the gondola up to the Peak at 6:15 p.m. $30 tickets. kmfest.org, 802-422-1330.

Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing

6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Super Stock Special, Catamount mini sprints, street-legal spectator races. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

Rochester Summer Concerts

6:30 p.m. Rochester summer concerts on the Park, Sunday evenings. Free! Bring a chair, picnic, and enjoy. Main St. (Route 100), Rochester.

7:30 p.m. Twin jazz performers Peter and Will Anderson give concert at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. $20 tickets. brandon-music.net.

Vermont Pride Theater

7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater’s 7th summer season presents “Family Holiday” play at Chandler Center for the Arts. Talkbacks follow. $20 advance, $22 at the door. Students $15/$17. Call about Pride 3-Pass for all three plays. chandler-arts.org, 802-728-6464. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

JULY 31

Pond Hill Rodeo

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

SUNDAY JULY 30

Bookstock 2017

Pancake Breakfast

8 a.m. Castleton Fire Association pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. at Castleton American Legion, Route 4A. Pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee. $5 adults, $3 kids 10 and under.

Bikram Yoga **

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

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

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

Open House

1 p.m. Just Dance open house and registration 1-3 p.m. and free dance class and ballet scholarship audition 3 p.m. at 41 East Center Street, 3rd Floor, Rutland. 802-342-2084.

Hamlet 2017

2 p.m. Shakespeare on Main Street presents “Hamlet” in a 2017, modern version, for an exploration of the human spirit and what happens when it is challenged. Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon. Tickets $18/$12. shakespeareonmainstreet.org.

Find Waldo Grand Celebration

2 p.m. Culmination party of month-long Where’s Waldo in Rutland. Waldo visited 25 Rutland businesses in July. Attendees will get to participate in Waldothemed activities and even meet Waldo himself! Visit phoenixbooks.biz to learn how to find Waldo and enter to win prizes - or just come and enjoy the party! 2 Center St., Rutland. Free, open to all ages.

Bikram Yoga **

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

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, 802-4224500.

Summer Specialty Camps

9 a.m. Killington Rec Department holds Mountain Bike Downhill Camp, July 31-Aug. 4 for ages 10-14; and Tennis Camp, July 31-Aug. 4 for ages 6-12. Registration info at killingtonrec.com.

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.

Monday Meals

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

Community Dinner Kickoff

4 p.m. Brownsville Community Church sponsors potluck barbecue picnic and concert, kicking off Community Dinners return. Concert 4 p.m., picnic at 5 p.m. in Tribute Park. Music: Solos, duets and trios by Skip Downing, Sten Bowen, Christian Huebner, Susan Downing, Alexandria Leary and Noah Huebner. Free. Bring a salad or dessert. Info, 802-484-3200. 66 Brownsville Hartland Rd., Brownsville.

Cocktail Dinner Series

5:30 p.m. Red Clover Inn & Restaurant hosts Meet the Maker, cocktail dinners with a Vermont distiller. This week, features Silo Distillery. Served community-style. $55+. Reservations, 802-775-2290. 7 Woodward Rd., Mendon.

Bikram Yoga **

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

National Night Out

Rutland Rotary

12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.

4 p.m. 15th annual National Night Out at Giorgetti Park. Community-building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships and camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and better places to live. Grilled dinner, music, kids activities, and free entry to Flip Side Skate Park. 2 Oak St. Ext., Rutland.

Book Sale

TOPS Meeting

2 p.m. Rutland Free Library Summer Monday afternoon book sale series, 2-6 p.m. Gently used hard covers and paperbacks, puzzles, CDs, DVDs for all ages. New items each week. Public welcome. Monday evenings through Aug. 14. 10 Court St., Rutland.

Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Moms

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

Gentle Yoga

5 p.m. Gentle yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.

Open House

5 p.m. Just Dance open house and registration 5-7 p.m. and free dance class and ballet scholarship audition 7 p.m. at 41 East Center Street, 3rd Floor, Rutland. 802-342-2084.

Solar Weatherization Q&A

6 p.m. HEAT Squad and SunCommon team up for free Q&A about home energy audits, weatherization and solarizing your home with no upfront costs. SunCommon at the Loft, 110 Merchants Row, Rutland. RSVP to lfagan@nwwvt. org or 802-797-8604. Free, open to public, refreshments!

The Tempest

7 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a Traveling Troupe, featuring 25 thespians from middle and high schools of Greater Rutland area. Today, Springfield Cinema Theatre, Springfield. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Bake sale benefits RYT. Info, 802-5910041.

TUESDAY AUG. 1

The Tempest

2 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a Traveling Troupe, featuring 25 thespians from middle and high schools of Greater Rutland area. Today, on the field, Giorgetti Park, Rutland. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Bake sale benefits RYT. Info, 802-591-0041.

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7:30 p.m. Pentangle Arts presents Chris Pierce and opener Cloudland Road in concert. Pierce will be performing “In A Path for Song” offering perspective on human experience, vulnerability, and what it means to achieve emotional freedom. $20 adults, $15 Pentangle members, age 12 and under free. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 the Green, Woodstock. Beer and wine available. pentanglearts.org.

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

KILLINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL FINALE AT THE PEAK

MONDAY

Peter and Will Anderson

Preschool Story Time

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

7:30 p.m. Vermont Pride Theater’s 7th summer season presents “Out of the Closet” play at Chandler Center for the Arts. Talkbacks follow. $20 advance, $22 at the door. Students $15/$17. Call about Pride 3-Pass for all three plays. chandler-arts.org, 802-728-6464. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

7 p.m. Shakespeare on Main Street presents “Hamlet” in a 2017, modern version, for an exploration of the human spirit and what happens when it is challenged. Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon. Tickets $18/$12. shakespeareonmainstreet.org.

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

Smoking Cessation

Vermont Pride Theater

Hamlet 2017

Bone Builders

Open Swim **

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

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.

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

League Nights

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

Home Repair for Women

5 p.m. NeighborWorks of Western Vt. offers home repair course taught by women, for women. “We Can Fix It: A Home Maintenance Course for Women” is held Tuesdays through Aug. 8. Learn to take control of the infrastructure of living environment! $25 per class. Waitlists may happen... sign up now. Held at BROC, 45 Union St., Rutland. 802-797-8606.

Level 1 Yoga

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

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

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

ART Auditions

6:30 p.m. Vermont Actors’ Rep Theatre holds auditions for 2017-18 season, 6:30-9 p.m. at 75 Woodstock Ave., Rutland. Comedy, drama and moth storytelling. All ages and gender welcome to audition. Play sides available at audition. Also seeking crew positions. Info, flukeskid@aol.com.

The Tempest

6:30 p.m. Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as a Traveling Troupe, featuring 25 thespians from middle and high schools of Greater Rutland area. Today, Community Room at the Maples, Rutland. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Bake sale benefits RYT. Info, 802-591-0041.

Chess Club

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

Castleton Concert

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. 299-1777.

7 p.m. Castleton University presents 22nd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion. Free concerts, open to the public, Tuesdays through the summer. This week, Snake Mountain Bluegrass. Rain or shine. Info, castleton. edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Dr., Castleton. Bring a non-perishable for food donation.

Family Playgroup

F&W Biologist Talk

Art Workshop

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.

7 p.m. Biologists from Vermont Fish & Wildlife will present a talk on the techniques and programs available for promoting wildlife habitat at the Mt. Holly Library, 26 Maple Hill Rd., Belmont. Free, open to public. mounthollyvt.org.

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Festival:

Killington Wine Festival caps months of planning

continued from page 4 around the event and see smiles and people just having a good time with each other. The event felt relaxed and a fun place to be! It made me feel good because of the work that goes into an event like this,” said Alexis King, KPAA membership director. The event was in line with past years with over 650 participants. Revenue for the event increased from 2016, and KPAA continues to explore more opportunities to make the event successful financially and

Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY

JULY 26 BRANDON

also for the surrounding businesses. The event itself takes many hours of planning, communication with wineries and vendors, endless amount of detail work, and committing volunteers. The planning begins as early as January; however, a new wine festival committee has been formed to begin to work on next year’s event with leadership from Alexis King and Kim Peters, Director of KPAA. “Alexis and I came into the tail

Ice Cream & Caramels Made in VT end of planning this event, and our goal was simple: increase revenue and increase the amount of people attending the event! By doing this, more visitors are in Killington. We accomplished this, and we look forward to next year,” said Peters. The event would not be possible without the involvement from the surrounding area restaurants, support from lodging partners, and the accommodating host of the event: Killington Resort.

[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY

JULY 28 BOMOSEEN

7 p.m. Ramshead Lodge

POULTNEY

7 p.m. The Foundry

12 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store

Music in the Mountains: A Green Mountain Grand Finale Aaron Audet Band

Music at The Moose: Mr. Blues

Aaron Audet

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

6:30 p.m. Town Green

Music at the Riverbend: Enerjazz

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

POULTNEY

KILLINGTON

PITTSFIELD

6:30 p.m. Town Park

7 p.m. Brandon Inn Lawn

7 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Main Street Park Phil Henry Acoustic Trio

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

THURSDAY

JULY 27 BARNARD

5:30 p.m. Feast and Field Market Betsayada Machado

BELMONT

7 p.m. The Foundry

Duane Carleton and Tim Lynch

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Shakespeare in the Alley

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

Shakespeare in the Alley

9:30 p.m. Clear River Tavern

DJ Dave’s All Request Dance Party

POULTNEY 5:30 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store

LUDLOW 6 p.m. Jackson Gore Courtyard Mad Mountain Scramblers

RUTLAND 6 p.m. Center Street

Friday Night Live w/ The Trammps

7 p.m. The Draught Room & Clubhouse at Diamond Run Mall

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

7 p.m. Town Park

WOODSTOCK

Jamie Ward: Piano and Vocals

KILLINGTON

7 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theatre

10 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Tiffany Z

DJ Dance Party

Guy Burlage

Dancing after Dark w/ Jesse Scott

MONDAY

DJ Dirty D

WOODSTOCK

DJ Mega

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

10:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern

Chili Cook Off w/ music by Chad Hollister (6 p.m.)

Open Mic w/ Chris Pallutto

Duane Carleton

9:30 p.m. The Venue

5 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library

9:30 p.m. The Venue

11 a.m. Wild Fern

The Return of DJ Dave’s All Request Dance Party

Open Mic with Tom Irish Tiffany Z

6 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

JULY 31

LUDLOW

9 p.m. The Killarney

Open Mic w/ Supply and Demand

RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern Jenny Porter

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

Chris Pierce: A Path for the Song

TUESDAY

Dancing after Dark w/ Chris Powers

AUG. 1

6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic

MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern

JULY 29 BOMOSEEN

Open Mic Jam w/ Supply and Demand

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

RUTLAND

BRANDON

8 p.m. Paramount Theatre Terri Clark

9 p.m. Center Street Alley Throwback Thursday

WEST RUTLAND 7 p.m. Town Hall Green Blue Jay Way

WOODSTOCK 5:30 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Bob Dylan Tribute Band

Kris Collett

7 p.m. Town Hall

Shakespeare On Main Street Presents “Hamlet”

7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Peter and Will Anderson

KILLINGTON 3:30 p.m. Snowshed Base Area

Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series feat. Ripe

6:30 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Poolside Pub Supply and Demand

JULY 30

BRANDON

2 p.m. Town Hall

Shakespeare On Main Street Presents “Hamlet”

KILLINGTON

CASTLETON

7 p.m. Pavilion

Snake Mountain Bluegrass

RUTLAND 4 p.m. Giorgetti Park National Night Out

7 p.m. The Venue

Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson

5 p.m. The Foundry

8 p.m. Center Street Alley

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern

Jazz Night w/ Oak Totem

Local’s Night w/ Duane Carleton

LUDLOW 3 p.m. Willie Dunn’s Grille David Soltz: Acoustic Soul

Home-Made Waffle Cones

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Rutland City Band

RUTLAND

9:30 p.m. The Venue

Catamount Crossing

7 p.m. Main Street Park

9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

BOMOSEEN

FAIR HAVEN

RUTLAND

STOCKBRIDGE

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

Aaron Audet

Summer Concert Series

Joey Leone Duo

7 p.m. Town Green

6 p.m. Lake House Grille

ROCHESTER

Music at The Moose: Northern Homespun

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

FAB: Beatles Music

Band Concert

Maple Creemees

Trivia

Open Mic

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12 • The Mountain Times • July 26-Aug. 1, 2017

• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun the MOVIE diary

SUDOKU

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 15

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Pile up 6. Midway between south and southeast 9. Canadian law enforcers 13. Bollywood director Prawaal 14. Body part 15. Ancient Greek City 16. Steep cliff 17. Korean ruler 18. As might be expected 19. Takes kids to learn 21. Absorption unit 22. Parts of the feet 23. Political action committee 24. Cerium 25. Former CIA 28. Of she 29. Japanese city 31. Expression of sorrow 33. Artificial body in orbit 36. Expressed violent anger 38. A way to surface 39. Northern gannet 41. Outer part of something 44. Nothing 45. Fathers 46. Siesta 48. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 49. Of I 51. Cash machine 52. Discounts 54. __ Dickinson, poet 56. Watches over 60. Hindu queen 61. Steep banks 62. Fertility god 63. Port on Danube 64. Liquids 65. Greek war dance 66. In addition 67. Data acquisition system 68. Crash an aircraft

CLUES DOWN 1. Curved shapes 2. “Beastmaster” actor Singer 3. A female domestic 4. Starches 5. Without name 6. An air cavity within a bone 7. Relaxing places 8. Midway between east and southeast 9. Editing 10. Baseball team 11. Intended to be sung 12. Video game Max __ 14. Makes free 17. French young women 20. Express delight 21. Takes to the sea 23. Monetary unit 25. Paddle 26. Hit with an open hand 27. Gurus 29. Sings to 30. Book of maps 32. Publish in installments 34. Ink (slang) 35. American inventor 37. Unclean 40. Snag 42. Mars Excursion Module 43. Abnormal rattling sounds 47. For each 49. Country music legend Haggard 50. Electronic communication 52. Drenches 53. Type of sword 55. Lodgings 56. Messenger ribonucleic acid 57. Figure skater Lipinski 58. Acquire by one’s efforts 59. Stony waste matter 61. Offer 65. Without issue Solutions on page, 15

Music to my ears

This past Saturday I announced to my wife that I was headed out to do some errands. I then took a quick shower, gathered some snacks for the ride, and jumped into my truck to leave. But while it was true that I had a few errands to knock out, I also had an ulterior motive that I wasn’t admitting to. Almost exactly one year ago, I walked into the doctor’s office to have a sore throat looked at and walked out with a cancer diagnosis. Subsequently, over the last twelve months I have lived with cancer and everything that goes along with the battle to beat it. During that journey, I told myself many times that at the one-year anniversary of finding out, I was going to do something special just for me. I wasn’t exactly sure what I would do, but I knew it would be big. Normally, I’m not the type of person who splurges on material things. It’s not that I don’t want them, I just always seem to convince myself that I really don’t need them. Don’t get me wrong, I have a nice truck and a quality set of golf clubs, and I make sure I’ve got good clothes to wear, but outside of that, I’m fairly spartan in my possessions. At different stages throughout the year, that “something special” idea fluctuated. In the beginning, before things got intense, I figured I would take a solo trip to an exotic location. When things got really bad and I was in intense pain, all I cared about was walking upright in the sunshine. But as I started THE HERO getting better, I began considering something on the material side again. hour just looking at the selection on the wall. Every So, over the last month, as the year anniversary of my diagnosis started looming, I thought much more imaginable brand was featured from Gibson’s to Fender’s to Gretsch’s to Rickenbacker’s to PRS’s. You intensely about what I would do. I considered a new name it, they had it. truck (“Naw, I like the one I have”). I considered After perusing for awhile, some special piece of memoraI finally set my sites on a few bilia like a framed and signed BY THE TWO-AND-Aselect models. One by one, I autograph of one of my heroes HALF-HOUR MARK I WAS carefully pulled them off the (“Naw, you never know if that wall and then took a knee on stuff is legit”). I even considered TIRED AND CONFUSED. the floor to give the instrument buying a pet (“Naw, my son is I SIMPLY COULD NOT a proper test. I would strum and allergic to everything”). pick and play various scales to In the end, I settled on a new MAKE UP MY MIND. get a sense of how the guitar felt electric guitar. in my hands. I’ve been playing guitar since After an hour of playing, I was stumped. Some college and over the course of thirty-odd years, I’ve of the instruments I tried were easy to discount collected a variety of instruments, most of them given how they played, but many more felt perfect. unremarkable. I do have a nice Fender Stratocaster I decided to take a break to wander around the rest and an absolutely beautiful Gibson ES-335, but I’ve of the store, which I did for a good half hour before been playing those for years. It really felt like it was returning. I then revisited several of the models I was time for something new. most impressed with. So, on Saturday morning I traveled to a massive music store where they just happened to be having a By the two-and-a-half-hour mark I was tired and big sale on guitars (timing is everything). confused. I simply could not make up my mind. I wandered into the store and spent the first half Would it be a Fender Telecaster? Or maybe a Gibson Les Paul? Or perhaps a G&L Classic Bluesboy? I was about to cancel the whole idea out of frustration, partially convincing myself that I didn’t really need a reward for beating cancer. But then I happened to glance at a television screen up on the wall that was playing old concert footage. And there was Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin smiling broadly while ripping through a solo on his black Les Paul. I then glanced at the wall of guitars and saw the same model with the same color staring back at me. Needless to say, that’s the guitar that rode home with me. This week’s film, “The Hero,” features another man facing the grips of cancer. His life and particular scenario was much different than mine, which made for a beautiful motion picture. Starring Sam Elliot, “The Hero” is a wonderfully poignant film about life, love and regret. It’s full of riveting performances and a subtly profound story arc. And with its multi-layered metaphors and great attention to detail, any lover of cinema will be instantly caught up in the drama. A melodic “A-” for “The Hero.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

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JUMPS

Vermont unemployment:

Courtesy Vermont Fish & Wildlife

Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologist John Buck surveys for grassland birds at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area.

Grassland bird populations decline in Vermont Grassland-nesting bird populations continue to decline in numbers in Vermont, according to recent surveys conducted by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VTF&W) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bird species that nest in grasslands include vesper sparrows, grasshopper sparrows, bobolinks, and eastern meadowlarks, among others. The birds nest in hayfields or cow pastures, and are threatened by changes in agricultural and land use practices, according to biologist John Buck of VTF&W. “Grassland birds face unique conservation challenges in Vermont because the remaining habitat they depend on is now largely landownermaintained agricultural hayfields,” said Buck. “As a result, conservationists have been working closely with farmers and landowners to attempt

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to provide appropriate habitat for these species.” The history of grassland bird nesting over the past two centuries follows closely with changes in agricultural practices in North America. When Eastern forests were converted into pasture for sheep and cows, grassland birds began nesting in these newly created grassland habitats. As natural prairies in the Midwestern and Western states and provinces were plowed under to make way for corn and soy crops in the 20th century, nesting grounds for these bird species were lost. Additionally, as Eastern pastures began once again reverting to forests, this further reduced grassland bird habitat continent-wide and contributed to the birds’ decline. “Vermont’s remaining grassland habitat is mowed earlier and more frequently, and now occurs at the

same time grassland species are in the height of their nesting season,” said Buck. “At the same time, old fields are being replaced with residential and commercial developments.” According to Buck, landowners who mow their fields for aesthetic reasons can maintain these fields and accommodate the nesting birds simply by cutting later in the summer. He recommends an Aug. 1 start date. Farmers and others who wish to share space with the grassland birds can do so through the Bobolink Project, which uses donated funds to provide financial assistance to participating farmers who modify their mowing schedules so that nesting grassland birds can successfully raise their young. This year, the project worked with 17 farmers to protect more than 600 acres of grassland habitat.

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continued from page 5 while, other factors, including uncertainty about immiyear’s budget, he said. gration policies that would affect millions of low-wage State budget reductions are worrying to lawmakers, workers. especially with expected federal cuts on the horizon. The Trump administration’s “lack of clarity” on key poli“That really concerns me as we look to the future,” said cies, such as international trade, reform of Obamacare and Sen. Dick Sears, D-Bennington. “I think it only points to tax policy, have had a “negative” impact on the economy, the difficulty we’re facing ahead if and when federal budKavet said. get cuts come.” Still, the two state economists said an anticipated recesRep. Janet Ancel, D-Calais and chair of the House Ways sion has been moved out to 2021, according to forecasts and Means Committee, said quick action may make cuts from Moody’s. If growth less painful. “When ECONOMIC GROWTH WAS ANTICIPATED continues through fiscal we’re making cuts in year 2019, the economic ongoing programs, the TO PICK UP AS A RESULT OF “TRUMP expansion period will sooner you cut, the less BUMP,”... BUT LOWER TAX RATES AND be the longest in history, you have to cut,” she albeit at a much smaller said. INCREASED SPENDING ON ROADS AND rate of growth than the The committee will OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE, PROMISED BY booms of the 1990s and meet Aug. 17 with the the 1960s. Department of Finance THE PRESIDENT HAVE NOT MATERIALIZED. Since 2010, Vermont and Management to has experienced low unemployment rates and just this discuss long-term cuts, called rescissions, to the alreadyyear has finally recovered real estate values. Chittenden approved budget. The committee will then hold a public County market values are now 6.1 percent above the peak hearing on the issue on Aug. 18. Revenues were almost exactly on target for fiscal year sales rates in 2008; meanwhile housing prices in other parts of the state have stagnated. Another factor? Skier vis- 2017, which ended June 30, according to Kavet. The state’s general fund ended with a $10.4 million surplus, which its in Vermont have peaked over the past few years, while will be put into a reserve fund. Kavet said the projections the rest of New England ski areas have struggled. for fiscal year 2017 were the closest they have been in 20 In the meantime, the economy will continue to experiyears. ence slower growth. State receipts have grown by about 2 Greshin said half of the surplus will be used to make up percent a year since the recovery from the Great Recession the corporate refund payout and the remainder will be began. State spending, meanwhile, has continue to increase. held in reserve for the budget adjustment process, which The Scott administration and the Vermont Legislature begins in December. attempted to bend the curve in the current budget and it The Scott administration also plans to use surpluses in appears that belt-tightening exercise will need to continue several special funds to help fill the budget hole, including for some time to come. pharmacy rebates and the hazardous material fund. A new The $28.8 million downgrade this year is part of an office supply contract with W.B. Mason will result in $1 ongoing prediction of lower tax receipts in fiscal year 2019, million worth of savings, Greshin said. In addition, $1 milas well. lion of unencumbered funding for the Vermont Housing Adam Greshin, the commissioner of the Department and Conservation Board will be transferred to the General of Finance and Management, said the state would likely Fund.Gov. Phil Scott said the plan is a “good move” that be able to make up the difference for the $16.3 million in will head off deficit spending. corporate income tax refunds through one-time money Medicaid caseloads have stabilized and spending has available through other sources. The remaining $12.5 milbeen below the previous year’s levels, largely because the lion will be made up in rescissions, or cuts, to the current state has resumed eligibility testing.

continued from page 5 There was an increase of 300 jobs between the preliminary and the revised May estimates due to the inclusion of more data. When compared to the revised May numbers, the preliminary notseasonally-adjusted jobs estimates for June show an increase of 3,400 jobs. This increase was primarily attributable to seasonal movements in leisure and hospitality. The broader economic trends can be detected by focusing on the over-the-year changes in this data series. As detailed in the preliminary notseasonally-adjusted June data, total private industries have increased by 1,900 jobs (0.7 percent) and government (including public education) employment has increased by 100 jobs (0.2 percent) in the past year. Seasonally adjusted job changes by category The seasonally-adjusted data for June reports an increase of 900 jobs from the revised May data. As with the not-seasonally-adjusted data, this overthe-month change is from the revised May numbers which experienced an increase of 200 jobs from the preliminary estimates. The seasonally-adjusted

NEARLY 11,000 VERMONTERS ARE CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED. over-the-month changes in June were mostly positive at the sub-sector level. Those with a notable percent increase include: mining and logging (+100 jobs or +12.5 percent), other services (+500 jobs or +4.7 percent), and administrative and waste services (+500 jobs or +4.4 percent). Sectors with a notable percent decrease include: durable goods manufacturing (-500 jobs or -2.8 percent), and private educational services (-300 jobs or -2.2 percent). “Although Vermont continues to have a near historic low unemployment rate, at 3.2 percent this equates to nearly 11,000 Vermonters who are currently unemployed. If we combine this pool of unemployed with the number of Vermonters who report wanting work or wanting more hours, it totals over 20,000 Vermonters looking to improve their economic situation,” said Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle. “I encourage employers who are looking for workers to contact their local Career Resource Center to help with recruiting and hiring needs. Likewise, individual Vermonters interested in improving their economic situation should contact their local office to learn about available jobs in their area, training opportunities and other employment related services. It is the priority of the Department to serve employers and employees with equal energy and our staff at our Career Resource Centers are equipped and ready to help.”

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continued from page 5 species are tremendous,” added Good. “Chase and Mike are both accomplished anglers and longtime participants of our Master Angler program, and their catches are certainly indicative of both their talent and passion for fishing.” Good also noted that the frequency of record fish catches in Vermont in recent years provides added incentive for anglers to get out on the

water this summer and fall. “There seems to be some extra buzz in the Vermont angling community right now given the quality of fish being caught regularly across so many different species,” said Good. “It’s always exciting to go fishing, and it makes it that much more exhilarating when you know your very next cast could lead to a new state record.”

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

JD - Rat. Chocolate and white. I am a laid-back guy and I do not mind being pet and held. I am docile and would make a great friend to hang out with so come see me here at the shelter where I will be here waiting to go to my forever home.

LILLY - 8-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I am a big friendly gal and absolutely love my mouse shaped toys and the occasional treat. I have been on my own most of my life. I wouldn’t mind making a friend or two and getting the attention I deserve.

WILLOW 2-year-old spayed female. Beagle. I’m a silly, fun to be around gal who will make you smile and giggle. I’m very outgoing and friendly and I’m a joy to be around. I enjoy walks, too, but I’m a beagle so I’ve got my nose to the ground while I’m out there.

PHARENA - 9-year-old spayed female. Boxer mix. I’m a super sweet, older lady who enjoys being with people. I’m still have a spring in my step for a dog my age. I walk nicely on a leash and I’m a couch potato and will curl up with you as you read or watch television.

BASIL - Young Standard Gerbil. Black. I am on the go, busy little gerbil with lots of energy. You can find me running on my wheel and when I am done with that I will burrow in my bedding taking a nap.

ROMAN - 4-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I am one regal fella looking for the next great chapter in my life. You see, I was a stray who arrived at the shelter and things are going much better for me here and I would love to keep this sort of life going.

BAILEY - 2-year-old spayed female. Beagle. I’m very outgoing and friendly and I’m a joy to be around. I happiest when I’m with my sister and littermate Willow and we’ve never been separated so we need to be adopted together. We’re a great team.

BELLA NOCHE - 3-yearold spayed female. Pit Bull. I’m an adorable, friendly gal and I’ll give you a kiss or two once I get to know you. I’m very sweet and love getting belly rubs and lots of love and attention. I also enjoy going for rides in the car.

BATTY - 5-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I love attention and my favorite is being pet behind the ears. I will purr with enjoyment. I have been around cats and dogs as well as teenagers and did well with them. I am clean and a very gentle fella.

TWEEDLE - 7-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Gray tabby with white. I am a little shy and quiet 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 and napping, I would make a great cuddle buddy.

ROXIE - 6-year-old spayed female. Pit Bull. I’m a friendly, social and sweet lady and I know you’ll smile when we meet. I’m very playful and Frisbees, plush toys, squeaky toys and tug toys are my favorites. I’m also quite smart and I know many commands.

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GABBY Gabby is my name and playing ball is my favorite game! I am a 6-year-old Am Staff mix. Sadly my owner passed away and I am looking for that special someone to help my heart heal. I like walks, and car rides. I adored the toddler in my temporary home, but didn’t get along with the cats! Stop by Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m.and lets bond while playing ball! Call 802-8853997 for more information or stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield.

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NOLA Hi! My name is Nola and I’m a 1-year-old spayed female Cane Corso mix. I came to Lucy Mackenzie when my family was moving and I couldn’t go with them. The people that take care of me here have been helping me build confidence. We work on it everyday by practicing obedience skills and by introducing me to new people. I’ve slowly and steadily made lots of progress and have come such a long way! I didn’t have much socialization when I was young, so many of these things are new to me. I did always live with other dogs and cats, which I like very much. So, at this point in my life, I’m looking for new friends and a new home! I’m not comfortable around everybody, and my new family will need to understand that things will often need to move at my pace. I really am doing well with my training, and would very much like to continue with it. If you have room in your home and heart for a sweetheart of a dog that may need a little extra time and patience, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at www.lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. We hope to see you soon!

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New Moon in Leo invites light

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

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the Light of a newly birthed Leo Sun, and a brand new Leo Moon. With a double dose of Leonine energy vibrating in the ethers I think we’d do well to talk about the sign, and give ourselves a chance to reflect upon what it really means. My Mum was a Leo. She displayed all of the best and worst qualities of the sign. While she required tons of attention, and had what I call a regal streak, at the same time, she had a heart of gold and gave herself fully to people in need. This is the crux of the Leo lesson; half the time they need all the light to shine on them, and the rest of the time they are clear about the fact that it’s their job to be a channel for it. Aside from my mother, Mick Jagger, Madonna, and Bill Clinton are three Leos that come to mind right off

LOADED WITH TALENT AND THEIR OWN BRAND OF CHARISMA, THEY SHINE LIKE THE SUN. the bat. Each one of them displays the egoistic side of the archetype to a T. Loaded with talent and their own brand of charisma, they shine like the sun, in a public way. Their gifts have drawn to them fame, fortune, and tons of recognition. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with bathing in the light of one’s own reflection, but because it is easy to become addicted to it, that response wears thin, and disintegrates over time. The deeper and more spiritual expression of the Leo frequency shows up in the person who wakes up to the fact that all of this power and glory is not about them. The light that they attract so easily is meant to flow through them. The less they need it to spotlight their own greatness the more they begin to realize that they are just here to bring it on in and allow it to flow out into the world so that others can be part of the experience and feel a little bit of that grace and illumination as well. With the New Moon in Leo, and the sun holding space for the higher forms of light that come through in the early degrees of this sign, it behooves all of us to remember that for the next month we are all part of a carrier wave that could turn the world around. All of us are beams of pure white light. It is no big deal; it’s just the way things are. Whatever form that takes, let it shine through and share it freely, with everyone you meet – in that way maybe together, instead of needing any of it to reflect on us, we can light up the world with love, truth, beauty, trust, harmony, and peace. Let me leave you with that thought and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

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don’t know how you see it but it looks to me like you’re in the crosshairs of something that came up like a bolt from the blue. You were pretty sure that you had this covered until a series of unforeseen events blew in with the potential to drop you in your tracks. Don’t be disarmed by any of it. With your ability to turn on a dime, and your willingness to let it all go, you are ready to take it or leave it. By the time you read this, yet another surprise could walk in the door. With unpredictable forces swinging their hips, the best you can do is hang on and wait until things stop shaking.

ou have absolutely no clue where all of this is going to end up, but for the first time in forever you are clear that it is out of your hands. Reflecting back to where it all began you see that, no matter if it’s a project, a job, or a love affair, it has come into being on a wing and a prayer. No one could have told you how it would go, but the upshot of the experience has restored your faith in the idea that it is safe to trust in the power of love. The idea that you can make things work better from the heart than you can from the mind is huge right now. Keep up the good work.

n the middle of your toughest lessons it becomes important to see the forest for the trees. Many of you are oblivious to the fact that you’re in over your head. How things roll from this point on depends wholly on your ability to be brutally honest with yourself. The relationship piece is at the effect of your primary issues. Some of you will work it out; others will soon find it hard to maintain the illusion that you’re living with now. As the next few months unfold you and the people you love will slowly awaken to the fact that it’s time to smarten up and look at the truth.

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October 21 - November 20

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ou are so well thought of in your career it looks like it’s time for a raise, or a promotion. In some cases you’re ready to latch on to opportunities that will take you where the grass is greener. These shifts will come with choices that are bound to alter the balance of power in your all of your relationships, but you can’t let that stand in your way. In a perfect world, whoever’s on the other end of your stick will be able to adapt and be OK with whatever you decide to do. Take a deep breath and realize that this is a defining moment. If you play your cards right you will come out on top!

ou can run circles around everyone in the room. This ability has been cultivated over years of finding yourself in situations that have required you to think on your feet. In your current situation the feeling that every base has got to be covered has got you running around trying to figure out how to please people. This will be easier for some of you than it will be for others. By the time you read this more than one axe will fall, and it will take two more weeks for the truth to come out in the wash. Coming to terms with things will require radical moves on your part.

hings are bound to be tense through the next few weeks. Conflicts with others, in situations where they expect more than they’re getting, or where they never got clear with you about what’s up from the get go, are going to drive you nuts. Caught between one thing and another, you’re wondering if it’s time to quit, or split. You don’t need me to tell you what to do. What would help is your innate ability to pearl dive into the depths of your own heart and rise to the surface with the truth. Be prepared for anything. When we follow our bliss it changes everything.

ou guys are born for a lifestyle that looks exactly the way things are supposed to. From person to person those pictures vary, but whatever it is, you want it all. The main pitfall lies in the place where you get hung up on money and things and start seeing more wealth and more prestige as signs that you are evolving. I hate to break it to you, but this is not the case. And what you need to watch out for is the ease with which you get lost in all of that BS. This will be fun while it lasts, but sooner or later you will awaken to the fact that the high life is not what it’s cracked up to be.

s you get closer to the line you’re feeling restless about what will happen once you cross it. Underneath all of our future plans, the truth is, when it’s time for life to change you have very little to say about what happens next. Depending on your age, there are questions that range from the belief in the need to settle down, to ones that tell you it’s time to get back to who you were before this routine got the best of you. Your next move is a heartbeat away, waiting under the wings of synchronicity. You will know exactly where to go and what to do when the time comes.

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May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

t would be great if people would get off your back long enough to see that you have the right idea. For the last six months you’ve had to prove yourself in ways that are a little over the top. As the next round of conflicts brings the truth to light, there’s an outside chance that you and your approach to things will find favor with those who didn’t have eyes to see you up until now. Your love life is secondary to much of this. This doesn’t mean that it is non-existent. Keep your mind on whatever your goals include and let the emotional component rest until your heart has room to breathe.

ou’ve got more on your plate than you’ve had to handle in a long time. Burning the candle at both ends, and working at the expense of your health can only last for so long. Your place in the scheme of things is hiding behind the illusion that all of this is worth it. On some level, maybe so – but be careful. When life gets this hard it has a way of pushing the truth to the surface. You may be stronger than the average bear but none of us are invincible. Take care. Your inner child is screaming, and the adult in you is ready to snap. Ease up. More rest is definitely in order.

his situation is crazier than it looks. You can deal with it because you’re an expert at letting things slide. For now, whoever, or whatever you are giving so much space to will appear to be totally copacetic. Why? Because your survival seems to depend on keeping everyone fooled, including yourself. Before too long this charade will fizzle and reveal itself for what it is. If you can find a way to face the fears that underlie the need for pretense, another story will unfold. When it does, the shit is bound to hit the fan and you will have to confront the last thing you want to see.

Mother of the Skye

f you could let go of needing to reflect back on things it would be easier to get on with your life. Old stuff, new stuff; whatever it is, it’s over with. Aside from that, look around: there’s more showing up on the horizon than you’ve seen in a long time. Some of it comes with a risk, but you know who you are and what you can handle. Don’t throw yourself into anything that involves too many people, too much money, and/or a whole lot of hidden agendas. For now, your freedom will be limited by the extent to which you have tied up loose ends and made peace with the past.

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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Traveling troupe to deliver 10 performances of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

By Krista Barbagallo-Brush

Rutland Youth Theatre actors run through a dress rehearsal of the latest production — “The Tempest.”

July 26-Aug. 5—RUTLAND COUNTY— Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” July 26-Aug. 5 as a traveling troupe. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom, directed by Andrew Freeman, “The Tempest” is a play believed to have been written in 1610–1611, and thought by many critics to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote alone. It is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. He conjures up a storm to cause his usurping brother Antonio and the complicit King Alonso of Naples to believe they are shipwrecked and marooned on the

island. There, his machinations bring about the revelation of Antonio’s lowly nature, the redemption of the king, and the marriage of Miranda to Alonso’s son, Ferdinand. Twenty-five thespians from middle and high schools of the greater Rutland area are participating. Several shows are being held indoors. For the shows performed outdoors, rain locations are available nearby (except Giorgetti’s Park). Bring a blanket or chair. Show times are as follows: Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. in the community room at The Gables, Rutland (selected scenes); Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. in the beautiful gardens at The Lilac Inn, Brandon; Friday, July 28, 7 p.m. in the gazebo at Godnick Adult

Center, Rutland; Saturday, July 29, 2 p.m. on Belmont Village Green, Mount Holly and at 7 p.m. at West Rutland Town Hall, West Rutland; Sunday, July 30, 2 p.m. on the field at Giorgetti Park, Rutland; Monday, July 31, 7 p.m. at Springfield Cinema Theatre, Springfield; Tuesday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. in the community room at The Maples, Rutland (selected scenes); Friday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. at Wallingford Town Hall, Wallingford; and Saturday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. at Larson Homestead, South Street in Middletown Springs. These are free events (donations accepted). All shows are open to the public. Shows will feature a bake sale with proceeds going to support RYT. For more information call 802-591-0041 or visit rutlandrec.com/theatre.

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The seventh in the series of ten concerts will once again feature free ice cream cones. Other refreshments will also be available for purchase. The popular door prize drawing will be held during intermission about 7:45 p.m., after which the 50/50 raffle is drawn. Picnic tables are set up around the park for those who want to come and dine before the show. The farmers’ market is located at the north end of the park from 3-6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show. The concerts go on rain or shine. The rain location is the Baptist Church located at the south end of the park.

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A guest gets a taste of the first prize-winning chili during the 2016 Chili Cook-Off : Killington Peak Lodge’s Ancho Pepper Appaloosa Bean Bison Chili.

Fiery tastings on deck for annual Killington Chili Cook-off

Thursday, July 27, 5 p.m.—KILLINGTON—On Thursday, July 27 at 5 p.m., Killington’s 5th Chili Cookoff will return to the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road. This year, the event has attracted over 15 chili chefs to compete for the title of “Best Chili in Killington,” representing Lookout Tavern, The Garlic, The Foundry, Choices, Pasta Pot, Liquid Art, Peak Lodge, Birch Ridge Inn, Killington Deli, Killington Grand Resort, plus at least five independent cooks. The Chili Cook-off is a fundraiser for the Killington Camp Scholarships. “Every summer, we help

sponsor over 10 kids to come to camp for 10 weeks … please help participate in the chili tasting and 50/50 raffle! Donations will be accepted. We will have fun kids stations for the kids at the event, and lots of chili to taste, and do not forget the music from Chad Hollister!” said Kim Peters, parks and recreation director. Last year, the Killington Peak Lodge took first place with their Ancho Pepper Appaloosa Bean Bison Chili, served with a bacon cornbread. The Foundry came in second, followed by Choices in third for overall votes received. Can

these restaurants hold their titles for another year? Stop by to taste and vote! The event runs 5-8 p.m. The Chad Hollister Band will perform live starting at 6 p.m. as part of the River Road free concert series, on the library lawn. In the event of rain, the event will move to the Long Trail Pub at Snowshed Lodge, Killington Resort. The weather decision will be made by 1 p.m. on Thursday. Check killingtontown.com to confirm. Admission is free. Chili tasting is $10 per person; $15 per couple; and $25 for a family.

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Traveling troupe presents modern take on Shakespeare classic,“Hamlet: 2017” July 29-30—BRANDON—Shakespeare on Main Street will present its summer production of “Hamlet: 2017” in Brandon and Woodstock. If extraterrestrials were to visit Earth, we’d probably put a copy of “Hamlet” in their welcome basket. It’s that good. Well over 400 years after William Shakespeare wrote the play between 1599 and 1601, readers and audiences are still connecting with it. The play tells the story of Prince Hamlet, but he’s

IF EXTRATERRESTRIALS WERE TO VISIT EARTH, WE’D PROBABLY PUT A COPY OF “HAMLET” IN THEIR WELCOME BASKET. IT’S THAT GOOD.

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Author Julia Alvarez, left, and artist Sabra Field, right, will read from and discuss their new book at Bookstock.

Bookstock returns for its ninth edition July 28, 29, 30—WOODSTOCK—One of New England’s premier literary festivals — Bookstock — returns to Woodstock for its ninth consecutive year on July 28, 29, and 30. Situated at venues on and near the historic Village Green of Woodstock, the festival attracts over 40 notable presenters. Novelists, poets, historians, experts, memoirists, essayists, artists, activists, philosophers, and biographers discuss their latest works in informal settings. Headlining the festival are two dynamic women: bestselling author Julia Alvarez, and quintessential Vermont artist, Sabra Field. The women have collaborated on a new picture book, “Where Do They Go?”, a beautifully crafted illustrated poem for children of all ages who have wondered what happens to those they love after they die. Besides author presentations, Bookstock offers an exciting variety of related events. The 7th annual juried exhibit of book art by artists working in New England or New York, opens on Friday at 5:30 p.m., at the ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret (about two miles north of Woodstock village). Visitors will have an opportunity to examine curious folios, recent grimoires, tomes turned to sculpture and some works having a relation to “books” in concept only. The theme of the show is simple: An exploration of what a book can be … art using books as a material or a format. Art lovers and bibliophiles alike can expect to be intrigued and inspired by the work found on exhibit this summer in “Unbound, vol. VII.” A cutting edge virtual reality demonstration, produced by Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center, will enable individuals to experience the developing technology. Participants will enter a tent on the village green, don a helmet with build-in lenses, and experience a variety of virtually real three dimensional scenes, such as climbing to a mountain summit. The village green will also be the setting for a performance of prize-winning one act plays by high school students, a Bob Dylan tribute band, a gigantic book sale, a literary market place for authors and publishers, plus food and activities for children. On Sunday, Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven will screen his film, “Where the Rivers Flow North,” based on a book by Vermont author, Howard Frank Mosher, who died in January. Craven will relate his experiences with Mosher in bringing the author’s books to the screen. Bookstock will present its usual collection of notable poets, led by Pulitzer Prize and T.S. Eliot Prize winner Paul Muldoon, and Molly Peacock, poet, essayist, biographer, memoirist and fiction writer. The field of fiction is rich with writers. Three authors from Sisters in Crime, a national organization of mystery and thriller authors, will discuss their craft. Jack Mayer, an author and practicing pediatrician in Middlebury, presents his novel that tells the story of how the Weimar Republic in Germany became the Third Reich. Jean Hanff Korelitz focuses on the life of a woman college president and the issues she faces, both professional and personal. Other fiction writers include popular novelists Roland Merullo, Castle Freeman, Jr., and Brooke Herter James. In the non-fiction field, Kevin Dann will discuss his new

book on Henry David Thoreau, which received a full-page review in the “New York Times Book Review.” Jabari Asim presents his provocative book “The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn’t and Why.” Philip Baruth will unveil his biography of Sen. Patrick Leahy; and John Rousmaniere, a mariner and maritime historian, will speak on writing about bad news — using his career as an example. Historians are well represented. Stephen Long tells the story of the great 1938 New England hurricane. Delia Robinson writes about the horrific 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire. Sarah Prager chronicles the ignored stories of the LGBTQ figures throughout the ages. Marcos Stafne relates the history of Woodstock’s own John Cotton, pioneer founder of libraries and museums. Bookstock will also have a super “Anything Goes” poetry slam, open to poets, comedians, magicians, musicians, marital artists and choral groups. A special event will be a performance by singer and songwriter Chris Pierce, who also performs blues and roots music as the Reverend Tall Tree. All events, except for the Chris Pierce performance, are free and open to the public. For a full schedule of events, and more information, visit bookstockvt.org.

no party-boy prince. When the action begins, we discover that his dad (the King of Denmark) has been murdered by his own brother, and Hamlet’s uncle Claudius. Ouch. Talk about sibling rivalry. And it gets worse: not too long after the murder, Claudius married Hamlet’s mom, Gertrude. Hamlet is having a teenage crisis. He’s got a crush on a girl who might be cheating on him; he doesn’t like the guy his mom remarried; and he feels a lot of pressure to live up to his dad’s expectations. In other words, Hamlet is just like us. Sure, he’s got bigger problems. (And ghosts.) But his mysterious inner life, his roller coaster of emotions, his struggle to figure out what to do with his life, his conflicted feelings about his parents — this is the stuff that every coming-of-age novel (and movie) is made of. Shakespeare on Main Street sets the play in modern day, drawing the audience to explore how Shakespeare’s words are relevant today. The key themes behind “Hamlet” are the price of vengeance, effects of deception, madness and the consequences of corruption. The themes that Shakespeare expresses in “Hamlet” are just as relevant to today’s society, perhaps even more so. Come join Shakespeare on Main Street this summer for an exploration of the human spirit and what happens when it is challenged. Show dates and times are: Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 30 at 2 p.m. at Brandon Town Hall Theatre, One Conant Square, Brandon; and Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Little Theater, 54 River Street, Woodstock. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $12 for ages 18 and under, for each show. For more information, visit shakespeareonmainstreet.org.

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Billings Farm & Museum opens 31st annual quilt exhibition, runs July 29-Sept. 17

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Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.—BELMONT—Interested in creating wildlife habitat on your property? Biologists from Vermont Fish & Wildlife will present a talk on the techniques and programs available for promoting wildlife habitat at the Mt. Holly Library onTuesday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The presentation will describe a program sponsored by the federal Natural Resources Conservation Service that provides free advice and technical assistance from state wildlife biologists, as well as financial assistance to pay for habitat improvements. Andrea Shortsleeve, a habitat biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife, will be presenting at the event. Shortsleeve previously worked with the U.S. Forest Service in Montana and Idaho as a wildlife biologist responsible for a wide range of species and habitat management projects. She recently returned to her home state of Vermont to work as a habitat biologist. Shortsleeve brings a wealth of wildlife habitat management and conservation techniques to this discussion. Biologist Travis Hart, who will also present at the event, worked previously with the Natural Resources Conservation Service on habitat management on private lands and now works on that project for the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Hart is also a native Vermonter who has conducted a wide range of conservation initiatives, from assessing stream geomorphology to monitoring bat maternity colonies. “Landowners are an essential part of the state’s conservation effort,” said Shortsleeve, who noted that 80 percent of Vermont’s land is privately held. “We can show you how to improve habitat on your land for a variety of species, from brook trout to songbirds, bobcats to deer, or salamanders to turkeys. And we can help you find funding for that work through a federal Farm Bill program.” The talk is free and open to the public. The Library is located at 26 Maple Hill Road, Belmont.

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July 29-Sept. 17—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will host its 31st annual quilt exhibition July 29 through Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, featuring quilts made by Windsor County quilters. The exhibition will include quilting activities and demonstrations for every age and skill level, with quilters on hand to discuss their work. Challenge quilts made by the Heart of the Land Quilters’ Guild will also be exhibited. A quilt challenge requires specific design and construction rules agreed upon by guild members, with the goal of improving their quilting skills. This year’s theme is “Play.” For over three decades, Billings Farm & Museum has played a significant role promoting and encouraging the quilting tradition in Windsor County. Still considered both a creative and utilitarian household craft, renewed interest in the tradition dovetails with the museum’s mission of celebrating Vermont’s rural heritage. Since 1985, over 280 quilters have submitted more than 1,000 quilts for exhibit at the Farm & Museum. Admission includes the operating dairy farm, orientation and farm life exhibits, the restored and furnished 1890 Farm House, plus daily programs and activities. The Billings Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Route 12. For more info, call 802-457-2355 or visit billingsfarm.org.

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Identical twins on sax and clarinet, Peter and Will Anderson are joined by guitarist Alex Wintz for a concert in Brandon.

Jazz brothers Peter and Will Anderson return to Brandon Music

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Belmont native April Melvin stands at a sign along the Dalton Highway in Alaska, located on the Arctic Circle. The road may be known to some that are fans of the show “Ice Road Truckers.”

Local enviro-scientist explores climate change

Friday, July 28, 7 p.m.—BELMONT— National Academies of Sciences environmental scientist and Belmont native April Melvin will speak at the Mt. Holly Town Library on Friday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Melvin will present her program, “Understanding Climate Change in Your Backyard.” Melvin is a native Vermonter who has spent her career studying the impact of climate change and air pollution on society and the environment. As an environmental scientist, she has worked extensively researching forest health in the Northeastern U.S. and in Alaska. Her more recent work as a policy professional has focused on estimating how much damage caused by climate

change may cost the U.S. Melvin currently resides in Washington, D.C., where she is an associate program officer at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. In this role she brings together leading experts to provide advice to the federal government on issues related to climate change. She received her Ph.D. in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry from Cornell University and holds a B.S. in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Rochester. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the program. The library is located at 26 Maple Hill Road, Belmont.For info, visit mounthollytownlibrary.wordpress.com.

Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Juilliard trained identical twins Peter and Will Anderson have headlined the Blue Note, Kennedy Center, and New Orleans Jazz Festival, playing “with a passion, unpredictability, and sense of discovery,” said All About Jazz. On July 29 at 7:30 p.m., they return to Brandon Music to play their exciting renditions of American Songbook gems, infectious swing and blues, Brazilian Bossa Nova, Afro-Cuban hits, classical adaptations, and fresh original music. Their recent release, “Reed Reflections,” was called by the Washington Post, “imaginatively unfolding in ways that consistently bring a fresh perspective to classic jazz tunes.” They will be joined by guitar phenomenon Alex Wintz. The Anderson’s have performed with the

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Village Vanguard Orchestra, Jimmy Heath Big Band, Wycliffe Gordon, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Paquito D’Rivera, Kenny Barron, Bob Wilber, Albert “Tootie” Heath, live on Garrison Keillor’s “Prairie Home Companion,” and are featured on the 2014 Grammy Winning Soundtrack of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks. This event is a part of Vermont Arts 2017, celebrating public funding for the arts. 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 802-2474295 for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.

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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

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“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” 802-746-8999 www.clearrivertavern. com

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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) 7737810

Killington Market

Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594

Lake Bomoseen Lodge

The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. www.lakebomoseenlodge. com802.468.5251

Vermont Inspired New-American Cuisine

4-6 p.m. only $20 each adult; $10 each child

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Liquid Art

Forget about the polar vortex for a little while at Liquid Art where they service Vermont artisan coffee, tea, espresso and lattes. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, they also offer signature cocktails. Light bites are offered for breakfast, lunch or happy hour if you get hungry. 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

Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar

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

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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.

Red Clover

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

1/2 price wine on sundays open mon.+tues. 8am-3pm & thur.-sun. 8am-10pm

Seward’s Dairy

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

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Sugar and Spice

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

Sushi Yoshi

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

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The final Killington Music Festival concert of each season is held on top of Killington at the Peak Lodge.

Killington Music Festival performs season finale at 4,241-feet

Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Music Festival’s Music in the Mountains special season finale performance will take place at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 29 at Killington’s Peak Lodge. A festival favorite, this program will impress with the likes of quartets by Haydn, Puccini and Dvorak’s “American String Quarter No. 12.” Join KMF faculty members Daniel Andai

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Paramount Theatre to unveil new season

Brandon Townwide Yard Sales Starting at 9:00 am on Aug. 5

Yard Sales All Over Town Official Yard Sale Maps will be available starting at 7 am on Aug. 5 on our website or at the Brandon Visitor Center at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace on Route 7 next to the church at the intersection of Route 7 and 73 West. Rain or Shine.

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JONES DONUTS “Jones Donuts and Bakery is a must stop if you reside or simply come to visit Rutland. They have been an institution in the community and are simply the best.” OPEN WED. - SUN. 5 TO CLOSED MON. + TUES.

23 West St, Rutland 802-773-7810

Friday, July 28, 12:15 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre located at 30 Center Street in downtown Rutland, will unveil its 2017-2018 lineup of entertainment at a special event to be held at the historic hall on Friday, July 28 at 12:15 p.m. Theatre supporters including members and sponsors, along with members of the media and the general public are invited to attend to learn about what makes up the next season of world-class entertainment to take to the Paramount stage. Materials, including the official season press release, will be distributed to members of the media at the event. Immediately following the announcement, the entire season line-up will be

available at the venue’s website: paramountvt. org. Tickets go on sale to members of the theatre on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 10a.m. online and 11a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4 at the box office. The general public may purchase online beginning Friday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. and at the box office starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 12. For more information, call 802-775-0570 x202 or email eric@paramountvt.org.

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and Geoffrey Herd on violin, Anat Malkin Almani on viola and Benjamin Swartz on cello. This concert is held at the Peak Lodge, weather permitting. In case of rain, it will move to Ramshead Lodge. Please arrive at the K-1 gondola by 6:15 p.m. to head up to the peak. To purchase tickets, call 802-422-1375. For more information, call 802-773-4003 or visit killingtonmusicfestival.org.

Community dinner kick-off includes concert and barbecue Sunday, July 30, 4 p.m.—BROWNSVILLE—On Sunday, July 30, Brownsville Community Church will sponsor a potluck (bring a dish to share) barbecue picnic and concert kicking off the return of its community dinners. This is the second of a series of free concerts open to the public so far in 2017. The concert will start at 4 p.m. at the church and will be followed by a picnic at 5 p.m. in Tribute Park adjacent to the church. Part of the proceeds from the community dinners — which will start up this fall — will benefit the Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf. The Brownsville Community Church Outreach Committee will supply hotdogs, hamburgers, rolls, condiments, soft drinks and chips. Barbecue attendees are asked to share a favorite salad or dessert. The July 30 concert will feature favorite classics and original compositions. Solos, duets and trios by Skip Downing, Sten Bowen, Christian Huebner, Susan Downing, Alexandria Leary and Noah Huebner will entertain concert goers. Watch for details on the community dinners and other Brownsville Community Church concerts this coming fall. These concerts are free and open to the public. The Brownsville Community Church is located on the Brownsville-Hartland Road, between Albert Bridge School and the Brownsville Town Hall. For more information, call 802484-5944 or visit brownsvilleumc-vt.org. A free-will donation at the concert and at the barbecue which will help to offset costs will be greatly appreciated.

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Chris Pierce returns to Woodstock for emotional concert Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Pentangle Arts presents singer/songwriter/multiinstrumentalist Chris Pierce, in collaboration with the 9th annual Bookstock Literary Festival, Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. Pierce’s presentation “A Path for the Song” will explain his personal approach to songwriting and his interpretation of the human experience. Chris Pierce is an established artist who’s released seven independent albums worldwide. In addition to headlining his own tours, he has performed either alongside or opened for artists like the Cold War Kids, Seal, Colbie Callait, and B.B. King. His music has been heard in numerous films and television shows, including the No. 1 U.S. primetime TV show “This Is Us,” which prominently featured “We Always Come Back to This,” a song he co-wrote with Siddhartha Khosla. In “A Path for the Song” he offers his own unique perspective on the human experience, vulnerability, and what it means to achieve emotional freedom. According to Pierce, being a songwriter has allowed him to be a lifelong student of human emotion. Creating music has helped him through both good times and bad, and Pierce hopes that his songs will assist others in their spiritual healing like they have for himself. The concert opens with a performance by local talent Cloudland Road, an acoustic pop duo. The duo features Dylan Keith and Chris von Staats, talented guitarists and vocalists who perform inventive arrangements of bands ranging from Radiohead to Van Morrison. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for Pentangle members; kids age 12 and under are free. The concert will be held at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Beer and wine will be available. This concert is part of Vermont Arts 2017, is a yearlong celebration highlighting the stunning array of arts events — concerts, festivals, exhibits, and openings — that take place across Vermont. For tickets and information, visit pentanglearts. org/music or call 802-457-3981.

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 4:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—REDC Growing Business Series presents Rutland Road Pitch Tuesday, Aug. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Rutland Free Library. Three Rutland-area entrepreneurs will present ideas for new products and business expansion to an audience of Vermont’s leading venture capitalists and angel investors during the Rutland stop of the annual Road Pitch. Members of the public are invited to observe the competition at the Rutland stop, which will also include a private networking reception for riders, pitchers, and sponsors. The Entrepreneurship Committee announced the competitors in June. They are: Dave Goodspeed of BalanceWorks; Jeff Dejarnette of SoundPlum; and Barry Leete of Fire Technologies International. Plus, there will be a special team presentation at the close of the competition. Road Pitch was created in 2014 by Cairn Cross, cofounder and managing director of FreshTracks Capital. The event gathers motorcycle riders who have investing, entrepreneurial, and business advisory expertise for a multi-day motorcycle trip around Vermont. Road Pitch showcases Vermont’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, provides Vermont entrepreneurs with access to advice, networking, and capital, and helps entrepreneurs polish and refine their pitching skills. For more info, visit roadpitch.com.

Mount Independence to host book launch celebration Saturday, July 29, 12:30 p.m.—ORWELL—Join the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Mount Independence Coalition in celebrating the publication of “Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution,” Saturday, July 29, 12:30 p.m. This richly illustrated history book was undertaken by the Mount Independence Coalition. The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation will host the book launch at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. The event features remarks by Mount Independence Coalition president

Stephen Zeoli and historian Gene Procknow, as well as music from an Atlantic Crossing duo. Refreshments will be served. The event starts at 12:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Weather permitting, the event will be outdoors so guests should bring chairs and blankets. If it rains, the event will be held in the auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The Mount Independence State Historic Site is located at 497 Mount Independence Road, Orwell. For more information, call 802-948-2000.

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Rebels without a cause

When I read about the fiasco that ensued when the South Burlington School Board decided to change the nickname of the local high school’s sports teams, I had a moment of déja vu that took a few minutes of Googling to resolve. In case you missed it, the racially insensitive moniker of the South Burlington Rebels—named in tribute to the Confederacy in 1961—has long generated controversy, even after the school stopped unfurling its Confederate flag at football games in the 1980s, but when the school board voted in February to replace it with a new name (to be chosen by the students of South Burlington High School), an outpouring of anger followed. This anger took the form, ultimately, of a petition, a lawsuit, and repeated efforts to defeat the annual school budget proposal that would have allowed funds to replace the old athletic uniforms—not to mention a few death threats and a federal indictment for stalking. Now, it looks like the name change is going forward, but the scuffle has left a mark. This story seemed bizarre for taking place in Vermont, the first state to abolish slavery, rather than in South Carolina, but it also felt familiar: had the same thing happened a few years earlier, somewhere else in Vermont? It seemed borderline impossible that two different high schools here would somehow have chosen to identify with the distant Confederate States’ fight to protect the slavery-dependent plantation system of the antebellum South—that is, to cast their athletic lot with people who were not only brutal racists but, frankly, also, losers in a war to which more than 5,000 Vermonters, on the winning side, had given their lives. But then I found an article: in 2004, spurring similar outrage, Brattleboro Union High School retired its mascot, Colonel Reb, a cartoon plantation owner that the school had directly ripped off from the University of Mississippi in 1964. Its teams continued to call themselves the Colonels, a nickname referring not to the Confederate Army but to Colonel William Brattle, a Massachusetts landowner who served as the town’s namesake despite apparently never visiting the place. In the 1960s, Confederate iconography saw a resurgence of popularity in the South as a symbolic reaction against the growing civil rights movement, but Brattleboro’s Colonel Reb and South Burlington’s Rebels came about as less deliberate expressions of racial enmity; they were products of insensitivity and ignorance, rather than of genuine hatred, and trailed no political agenda. In each case, the school’s identification with the Old South was a jokey acknowledgment of southernness on a smaller geographic scale, and of a minor inferiority complex confronting a more powerful northern neighbor: Brattleboro knew that the football teams of Northern Vermont were thought to be stronger than those of Southern Vermont, and South Burlington, on a micro level, had the same relationship with the larger city of Burlington just above it. Naturally, in both cases, people eventually got attached to their school traditions. The largely monoracial Vermont of the 1960s occupied a state of innocence: Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X lived far, far away, and thoughts of them surely never occurred to the teenage students who, in a moment of pure laziness, selected a miscolored version of Ole Miss’s mascot to embody their school instead of drawing a logo of their own, or to those who thought it would be cute to reimagine South Burlington’s doomed role in a Chittenden County football rivalry as a new Civil War between North and South. That’s not to say that racism didn’t exist in Vermont; there are racists in every town, but the circumstances that would activate their racism aren’t always present. I have no idea how white kids in South Burlington or Brattleboro felt about black people in the 1960s, but it seems safe to assume that, whatever their feelings, they probably weren’t thinking about them at all when they decided on their local sports teams’ mascots. It’s this innocence that white people—including certain old-school Vermonters who, with some resentment, saw their local politics shift leftward as back-to-the-land urban hippies migrated into the state in the late 20th century— Gen Y, page 28

American goldfinch: a common bird with uncommon habits

By Barbara Mackay

I love the fact that there is always something new to observe in nature. Take goldfinches, for example. I have often watched them devour milkweed seeds from an acrobatic,

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upside-down position. Recently, I spotted several bright yellow males perched atop dandelion stems, plucking the seedheads at a frenzied pace. Previously, I had only seen them snag dandelions in mid-air. Of all our native songbirds, American goldfinches are perhaps the most consistent vegetarians. Thistles are a favorite food source and nest material. Sunflower seeds are another top meal choice, something you have probably observed if you offer these popular seeds in a feeder. Aside from our freebies, goldfinches also eat seeds from grasses, weeds, teasel, mullein, and ragweed, along with birch and alder buds, maple sap, and berries. An uncommon agility allows them to extract seeds from any position. Their short, pointed, conical bills are well-suited to crack open hulls and other tough packaging. Goldfinches feed their newborn broods a strict diet of regurgitated seeds rather than high-protein insects or a mix of seeds and insects favored by other passerine (perching) birds. Coincidentally, this habit offers a distinct advantage against an occasional parasite, the cowbird. Cowbirds are known for depositing their eggs in other birds’ nests, where the large cowbird nestling often receives an unfair share of food from the unsuspecting parent, risk-

ing starvation for the other chicks. But baby cowbirds can’t survive on seeds, and a cowbird hatchling in a goldfinch nest is doomed. Vegetarianism also influences nesting time. From the earliest red-winged blackbird to the last of the common yellowthroats, migrating birds generally get right to the business of establishing territories, building nests and raising young as soon as they reach their breeding grounds. This is especially true for those that double- or triple-brood. Like other songbirds, goldfinches pair up in the spring, but they wait until thistles, milkweeds, and other wildflowers start going to seed in summer to breed and nest. At this time, each male selects his own territory, flying in circles around an open area dense with weeds and shrubs, preferably near a water source (even a reliable roadside ditch will do). Warbling from a high perch, he defends his area by chasing other males away. His mate selects a suitable site for a nest and constructs it over four to six days while he helps by gathering material. A goldfinch nest can be hard to find amid summer foliage, but it’s easy to identify. Look for a sturdy, cup-shaped nest built into the fork of a branch in a sapling or large bush. Small twigs, bark strips, and long plant fibers form the outside, which measures close to three inches across. Spider web silk acts as a glue to hold it together. The inside cup is deep, smooth, round, and firm. It is lined with catkins, bits of wool, and so much thistle and milkweed or cattail down that the pale, bluish-white eggs are almost hidden. Eventually the down becomes compacted during incubation and as the hatched chicks shift around. The nest is so tightly woven that it can fill up in a deluge of rain, sometimes drowning its inhabitants. One clue to identifying a gold-

finch nest is its characteristic squalor. Unlike other birds, goldfinches stop removing fecal sacs after the babies become active, about a week after hatching. Instinctively perhaps, the chicks begin to defecate along the edge of the nest. The nestling period lasts from 11-17 days, and there are usually five chicks, so you can imagine the buildup of dried waste. Hygiene aside, the durable nest maintains its shape well, still looking re-usable in midwinter. The thistle down gives it a cozy, cottony appearance. Most songbirds completely replace their feathers once a year, commonly before fall migration. The summer feathers are gradually pushed out by a more subdued winter plumage. The following spring, a partial molt results in the attractive colors that enhance courtship. Male goldfinches become canary yellow with a black cap and black wings, each marked with a white wing bar. Females become a soft yellowish green with yellow belly feathers. Both sexes’ bills, legs, and feet change from dark brown to a soft pink-orange-yellow color. Unlike most birds, goldfinches do not continue to defend a territory once a family is started, and members of a flock move freely in and out of each other’s areas. They are social birds, flocking together in winter and amicably sharing bird feeders at any time. This time of year, see if you can spot one gathering seeds and fluff in the milkweed patch. Barbara Mackay is a teacher and naturalist who lives in northern Vermont. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.

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Remembering Rutland’s first pool In the heat of summer I can’t help but think of the many days back in the 50s and 60s that I spent at the

Looking Back by mary eellen shaw Rutland City pool. It was located on the west side on North Main Street where there is green space today. Its history goes back to 1929 and was enjoyed by many until 1974. It was a two-story brick structure that you entered on the ground level where the changing rooms and restrooms were located.

The pool itself was on the second level. After entering you would head to the counter to get your basket and a stretchy elastic band with a metal number that matched your basket number. After changing into your bathing suit, you returned the basket to the counter, slipped the band on your wrist or ankle and headed up the stairs to the pool. Just before you climbed the stairs there was a small cement square that held some rather cold water. You were supposed to step into the square as it contained a medicinal component to prevent athlete’s foot. If you walked along the raised edge of the square you could avoid stepping into

it. I was one of the kids who did just that! Avoiding the square did not turn out so well for me. I ended up with a severe case of athlete’s foot which meant that you were not allowed in the pool. It kept me away for about a week. My father, who was a pharmacist, brought home some Phisohex to soak my feet in. He made sure I understood the importance of stepping in the medicated water on future pool visits. You can be assured that I did because who wants to stay home when your friends are at the pool? The goal for many kids was to jump off the “tower” at the deep edge of the pool. Just looking at the stairway that you had to climb to

get up there was enough to make my stomach lurch. The tower was not for me! Many a forbidden “cannonball” was done off that tower. It was apparently worth the “time out” for those who did it! Many children learned to swim by taking lessons at the pool. We all knew the instructors and lifeguards by name and looked up to them. The kids had to leave the pool once an hour for a rest period. The lifeguards got to swim during that time. It was fun to watch them swim so expertly. Looking back I thought they were so much older than we were. But depending on our ages at the time, there was probably only a five to 10 year difference. Looking back, page 28

A celebration of creativity Exactly one year ago I wrote my first weekly column in the Mountain Times when a Canada lynx kitten was perched outside our home upon our return from Woodstock. The magnificent creature appeared during the annual Bookstock literary festival and seemed like a fitting event. It blended the genres of mystery (to determine the kitten’s identity and origin), Mountain scientific discovery on Meditation (to learn about this By Marguerite te rare and endanJill Dye gered species), and fantasy (due to its magical appearance, first in daylight and, three months later, at night). That little Canada lynx kitten inspired me to write my very first Mountain Meditation weekly column, which I’ve continued to write since then. Even Albert Einstein declared that imagination is more important than intellect or knowledge: “For knowledge is all that we now know and understand, and imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” Imagination is the sustenance of artists and inventors, scientists and writers, dreamers and creators. What is creativity and what are its benefits? Creativity is the ability to challenge, question and explore. It involves taking risks, playing with ideas, keeping an open mind and making connections where none are obvious. Creativity sparks imagination and originality. It teaches concentration, collaboration, communication, and problem solving. Creativity develops emotional intelligence through self-expression, empathy, positive emotions, and a desire to learn. Creativity fosters self-confidence and respect through self-discovery of talents, strengths, and passions. Creativity helps people flourish by offering a sense of purpose, belonging, and accomplishment. “Why should we all use our creative power? Because

there is nothing that makes people so generous, joyful, lively, bold and compassionate,” Brenda Ueland wrote. She was a journalist, teacher, writing theorist, early feminist, and author of “If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit” (which Carl Sandburg declared “the best book ever written on how to write”); “Me: A Memoir,” and a biography of her suffragette mother, “O Clouds, Unfold: Clara Ueland and Her Family,” which was rejected by publishers until nearly 20 years after her death. I’d never heard of Brenda Ueland but her quote captivated me, so I followed along the circuitous route where this column often leads because, in her words, “no writing is a waste of time — no creative work where the feelings, the imagination, the intelligence must work. With every sentence you write, you have learned something. It has done you good.” I could relate to Ms. Ueland’s words. When I found 50 of her quotes on goodreads.com I was ecstatic. She put into words what I’ve always felt about the connection between imagination, creativity, and children: “I learned that you should feel when writing, not like Lord Byron on a mountain top, but like a child stringing beads in kindergarten — happy, absorbed and quietly putting one bead on after another.” I loved reading Alexandra Subramanian’s essay, “Wisdom from Our Foremothers: Brenda Ueland and Katherine Anne Porter.” She shared the joy she feels watching her own children in their creative, imaginary play, and realized that “If children are not jerked about from place to place, they will naturally begin to play, to create, and to dream.” Ueland called it “dreamy idleness” and noted that “the imagination works slowly and quietly.” Inspiration “needs moodling, long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering.” I’m all for puttering, and could dawdle hours away (if not for the guilt). I can relate to Ueland’s wise sentiments on the need for children and adults to be “slowly recharged with warm imagination, with wonderful living thoughts.” It’s true. That’s when the best ideas pop into my head, and if they have time to linger and grow, they Mountain meditation, page 29

Recovery progress continues with successful trail runs Things are going really well with the back surgery recovery. Now that I can move my arms about and twist my spine, even trips to the chiropractor are easier, and it feels good to get back to the morning routine I have had forever, where I tumble out of bed, do a five minute full body warmup, do a hard five minutes of core activities, go for a walk or a run, Altitude shower, do five or so minAltit Sick Sickness utes of Tibetan yoga, and By br brady then eat breakfast. I haven’t crain been able to comfortably do this in almost a year, so it feels like old home week. My swims are becoming much faster, alternating strokes every 100 yards, but I feel like I might be done swimming until fall, because I want to be doing things outdoors. The counterpoint to this is that swimming has a clear effect on the ease of my chiropractic adjustments, and I do enjoy that. My running gained distance so quickly that I had to dial it back. My first trail run was a little over six miles with a 2,000 foot vertical climb, and I did quite well. In point of truth I ran much farther up the mountain without walking than I ever have before, walking perhaps a tenth of a mile or two up the steep scramble on the Pico Peak spur off the Sherburne Pass Trail. The furthest I had made it before without any walking was the first two miles. This is enormous progress. I was a little sore the next day and the day after, and had a little bit of nerve ghosting, but that is to be expected less than five weeks off of surgery. I also started taking naproxin with my evening meal to reduce swelling that occurs during my sleep. I chose naproxin over ibuprofen because eating late disturbs my sleep, and the extended effectiveness of naproxin allows me to take it with my evening meal and still have it out of my system by the time I exercise in the morning. Two days later, the second trail run was more than eight miles, with closer to a 2,500 foot vertical climb, and I made it through that in exactly the same way: easily, but with a little stiffness and ghosting the next day. My Monday softball game was also great, and I ran like a man on fire, even scoring an in-park home run, and playing as an extra on another team for a second game. I took a rest day and played softball again on Wednesday, and I was a bit lackluster, as was the whole team. The amount of sprinting done in two well-played softball games on Monday was perhaps a bit beyond my capabilities, and the rest day Tuesday left me feeling crappy and stiff instead of relaxed and fluid. I keep trying to work rest days into my schedule, but I haven’t found the right formula. I always feel like I am in worse shape than when I started. I think I might need to try emphasizing longer yoga workouts on rest days so that I am still getting flexibility training, but engaging in a less strenuous recovery type activity. I am now heading to New York City for a couple of weeks, and will be putting my surgery to the test with a lot of pavement walking and running. I will miss my mountains, but it will be pleasant to reconvene with all my former city mice compatriots. I always miss New York City until I go back. I’ll inevitably come back broke and overstimulated.

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vey showed that women displayed a greater interest in savings, but there was no greater savings effort or savings effectiveness compared to men. But just two years later in the same survey, the gender gap leapt off the page. Woman were notably behind across 12 important financial indicators including consumer debt, savings habits, emergency savings, and general savings progress. As concerns continue to rise over American’s often inadequate retire-

ment and emergency savings, it’s become clear that the gender disparity can no longer be pushed aside. 2017 has already been dubbed the year of “financial feminism,” and the momentum behind understanding and dismantling the financial gender gap has been picking up speed in headlines. The fight to close this financial gender gap is a marathon, not a sprint, and there’s still a great deal of work to be done. The challenges women face

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WHEN THE CENSURE NOW OCCURS, THE OFFENDING PARTY IS RELUCTANT TO SELF-CORRECT, BECAUSE TO DO SO WOULD BE TO ALLOW HIS INNOCENCE TO BE TAINTED. only sin was failing to anticipate how some language or behavior that registers to them as benign might offend some other group that, as far as they’re concerned, has nothing to do with them or their lives. These people can remember a time when a kind, decent person could act naturally—that is, in accordance with the behavioral standards of his own community—and not have to fear the censure of a seemingly external political force. When the censure now occurs, the offending party is reluctant to self-correct, because to do so would be to allow his innocence to be tainted. If he admits that one thing he’s done is racist, the whole of his life then becomes subject to similar scrutiny, and the large-scale issues of the outside world begin, one by one, to tumble into his once pleasingly narrow personal realm. For most people, the idea that the problems of the world belong to all of us, that none of us is innocent from any of them, is a new one, and mostly unwelcome. South Burlington High’s new nickname will be the Wolves, by the way. It’s inoffensive, to be sure, but it reflects the same absence of commitment to locational relevance that informed the earlier choice. Wolves have been largely extinct in Vermont for more than a century. My suggestion, for a true change of direction: the South Burlington Bernie Bros—although, of course, that would eventually be struck down for sexism.

continued from page 27 To adults that age span is nothing. But to kids it’s another generation! The water always seemed ice cold but even when your lips turned blue you didn’t want to get out. When you finally had to give in and leave the pool, it felt so good to wrap yourself up in a sunwarmed towel. For many years there was an annual water carnival at the pool along with swim races, diving contests and clown acts. Many locals will remember Bill Reardon from the Rutland Recreation Department

jumping off the tower diving board in his clown outfit. He told me one time that it got heavy and wet really fast. This made it a challenge to get out of the way of the next performer who was right behind him. My group of friends got plenty of exercise because we either walked or rode our bikes to the pool. It was about two miles from our street. We never thought of locking in our bikes when we got there. We just put them in the bike racks and raced into the pool. Nobody ever had a bike stolen. Getting

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“I’m going to look at this as $200,000 we’re putting back into the economy of Rutland City.” Wilton told the board she didn’t think such a cut was wise. She said in 2010 the Board of Aldermen made a policy decision to keep the amount set aside as working capital at least equal to 10 percent of municipal revenues. The purpose of keeping that working capital on hand, the city treasurer said, is to hedge against running into cash flow problems that may develop through the year and result in the city having to borrow to meet expenses. She talked about unforeseen circumstances that can arise, from catastrophic storms to municipal system failures. And, she added, with several big infrastructure projects in the offing for the coming year, having that money available to pay the bills as they come in makes sense since grants and other revenues to pay those expenses often lag. “All of those kind of projects take cash,” Wilton said. “We can borrow, but that also adds interest cost.” She reminded the board that the policy regarding working capital was put in place to prevent deficits piling up that had occurred in the past. Some board members questioned whether it would be worth the risk of cutting the money set aside for working capital in exchange for providing such a slight benefit of $30 savings on a $150,000 home. Eventually, the full board agreed to the move of cutting the amount of working capital. Other board members spoke of the symbolic message sent. “It’s very significant because it goes from having our tax rate going up to our tax rate going down,” Ettori said. The board approved setting a municipal tax rate for fiscal year 2018 of $1.59 per $100 of assessed value, an increase of about 8 cents from the previous year’s rate. However, that increase on the municipal side was offset on the education portion of the tax rate. The education homestead tax rate will be about $1.48 per $100 of assessed value, a decrease of about 8 cents from the prior year’s rate of $1.56. The non-homestead education tax rate was set at about $1.56 per $100 of assessed value, a decrease of about 6 cents from the previous year’s rate of $1.62. As a result, according to projections provided to the Board of Aldermen, for a home valued at $150,000 the total tax payment would be $4,610, a drop from the past year’s $4,616 tax bill.

assistance, including financial help. After the stakeholders meeting, Courcelle said, the organization will have a better idea of how much money it needs to offer the programs the community wants to see continue. “There definitely are big changes happening,” Mara Hearst, RAFFL’s farm business adviser, also said Tuesday. “Things are in limbo.” She added, “We’re looking for sort of what the next stage is for RAFFL and all of our programs.” According to the organization’s website, RAFFL “addresses food insecurity and access, gives technical, marketing and business assistance to new and developing farmers as well as works to expand market and consumer access opportunities for local food.” RAFFL also has a “Glean Team,” which gathers surplus or blemished crops that are left in the field after a harvest and often more labor intensive to collect. The team includes scores of volunteers and works with about 25 farms in the region. Last year the team collected more than 36,000 pounds of produce, which is distributed to area food shelves, schools and shelters. Without a full-time executive director, the organization currently has six part-time employees and a couple of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers. The IRS Form 990 disclosure for RAFFL from 2015, the most recent year available, shows total revenue of $359,307, with expenses at $362,389. About 80 percent of that revenue comes from contributions, with most of the remaining coming mainly from program services. In 2014, RAFFL’s Form 990 shows total revenue of $288,992, with $276,175 in expenses. Greg Cox of Boardman Hill Farm in West Rutland is president of the Vermont Farmers Food Center in Rutland. He is also a founding member of RAFFL. He said Tuesday he has not been “on the inside” of RAFFL for years but does see value in the organization continuing. “They do have some very good programs, and I’d definitely like to see some of them continue,” Cox said, pointing to initiatives that include a guide to locally grown produce it publishes. “They’ve done a lot of good over the years, and there’s still a lot of good work to be done.” He said any organization needs to be focused on its mission and how best to use time and money to achieve that.

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Vermonters learn about challenges, opportunities to combat climate change NORTHFIELD—Vermonters heard about opportunities to continue our work toward the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by learning about the US Partnership for Sustainable Energy for All (USSEforALL), at a conference hosted at Norwich University. More than 50 leaders representing state and local government, educational and environmental organizations, the business and employment sectors, and youth were present to learn more and celebrate Vermont’s role. William W. Clements, vice president and dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Norwich University, highlighted the opportunities that international students, global connections, and climate change will bring to their Center for Global Resilience and Security. Allan Bear, president of Renewable Nations Institute, shared a vision for the development and implementation of the US Partnership for SEforALL, saying, “I look forward to collaborating on the launch of this

initiative with public/private partners in Vermont, in collaboration with the United Nations and the World Bank.” As part of his Youth Initiative, Lt. Governor Zuckerman hosted the event. “I am so pleased to see the great opportunities the US Partnership for Sustainable Energy for All is creating for youth, our state, and our climate,” he said, “Vermont has a huge opportunity to impact the world and to create jobs here in our own state. Of equal importance, this initiative engages youth with the tools they need to understand the climate crisis and see how their service and actions can directly impact their communities. I am so excited to support the growth of this partnership and look forward to continuing to build Vermont’s reputation as a leader in sustainable energy education and development.” Montpelier Mayor John Hollar, a member of the U.S. Climate Mayors, shared his commitment to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and stated, “Today, 97 percent of scientists believe that

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Heading into playoffs, Clearly Moguls gets the up on McGrath’s Sushi; Killington still on top It is hard to beat three teams in one night but Mother Nature did just that and reduced the number of games played for the top three teams. It didn’t matter to the Killington Resort team because nobody could catch them in first place. It did matter to Clearly Moguls and McGrath’s Sushi, and that led to an epic regular season ending battle for second place. Killington “Bus” Bob Schaffner put M.S. on the board first in Softball the first with a fielder’s choice RBI. Pitcher “Ronzoni” Hacker kept the score 1-0 with two straight put-outs, by dj dave stranding their runner at third base. Judd “The Bat hoffenberg is on Fire” Washburn gave C.M. the 2-1 lead with a two run scoring single. They had a chance for more but Angel Shannon hit into a double-play. The bottom of the order produced for M.S. as they regained the lead 4-2. Team veterans Jeremy “Bowling Champ” Prior and Jamie Rameau both scored a run and drove in a run. The bats quieted down for C.M. the next two innings and Russell “The

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Environmental awardees: continued from page 4 Like Meeri Zetterstrom, who was never afraid of ruffling feathers as she worked to restore nearly extinct ospreys to Vermont’s skies, Illick and the LCA have embraced the difficult conversations that often accompany environmental progress. “LCA has pushed the envelope of water quality pro-

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tection and preservation with municipalities and the DEC,” Pease and Bates said. Illick and the LCA were unanimous winners in a selection process that involved a panel of GMP employees with responsibilities related to land management, resource protection, community relations and education,

and environmental compliance. GMP Vice President Steve Costello, who worked closely on osprey education and conservation with Zetterstrom for years before she died in 2010, said Zettersom would applaud Illick and the LCA. “Meeri had an unbending commitment to Ver-

mont and the environment at large, and knew that water quality was critically important,” Costello said. “Given that they only eat fish, her beloved ospreys rely on clean water every day, so she would celebrate Marty and the LCA’s work. “Like Meeri, Marty and the LCA have taken the long view, working over decades

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Poultney archer scores state’s top buck POULTNEY—Brett Kelley, 21, of Poultney harvested the highest scoring “typical” buck deer taken with a bow and arrow in the state during 2016. The 9-point buck scored 123 6/8 in the Boone & Crockett scoring

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Evergreen Substance Abuse Center to relocate

RUTLAND—Rutland Mental Health Services is relocating its Evergreen Substance Abuse Center this fall to unoccupied space in the administration building of BROC Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, adjacent to downtown Rutland on 45 Union St. Both organizations say the move, in addition to providing Evergreen with more space for programming and expansion, creates opportunities to offer clients convenient access to the many community support services that each organization offers. “Evergreen Center and BROC serve many people who need comprehensive social and economic services to aid in their recovery and lead successful lives,” said Dick Courcelle, RMHS CEO. “By co-locating our substance abuse program with an agency like BROC Community Action that provides services to help people become and remain selfsufficient, we can offer our clients easier and greater access to a broad array of support services.” A program of RMHS, Evergreen Center has been operating out of its Granger Street location for 15 years and, according to Courcelle,

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Habitat for Humanity welcomes new board members

RUTLAND—Chris Heintz, president of Habitat for Humanity’s Rutland County affiliate, announced last week that Jenna Watson and John Braun have recently accepted the Rutland board’s invitation to join. “We look forward to working with Jenna and John and know they will contribute a lot to their community through their work with our affiliate,” he said. When asked why she joined the Habitat board, Watson explained that she recently moved to Vermont and the Rutland area and, as she plans to make a home and a life here, she wants to be able to do what she

can for her community. Watson will serve on the community relations committee and will focus initially on helping the affiliate connect with volunteers and donors through social media. Watson works at People’s United Bank. John Braun has over 31 years of professional experience in accounting and finance working in a diverse set of industries. Some of those industries include cable/ high speed/VOIP sales and service, network security and software learning. Braun currently serves as the chief financial officer at the Vermont Achievement Center in Rutland.

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Castleton hosted early childhood consortium

CASTLETON—Castleton University partnered with the Vermont Early Childhood Consortium to offer the Early Childhood Summer Institute, July 24-27. The institute consisted of 10 graduate and undergraduate courses classes offered by 14 diverse institutions of higher education and early childhood. The courses were designed to promote Vermont’s core values for early education and to meet the needs of teachers of all levels. A strong emphasis was placed on courses that assist teachers in obtaining or retaining licenses and endorsements. A preeminent feature of the institute was the cooperative spirit of Vermont’s colleges and universities, parent-child centers, childcare institutions, and state agencies, many of whom are taking responsibility for offering a course. This emerging partnership is expected to launch even deeper

connections among and between the higher education institutions in coming years. The course offerings included early literacy, legal and financial issues, social and emotional development, family and community engagement, science in the early years, advanced child development, trauma-sensitive practices, curriculum development in STEM, and early childhood special education. Participants ranged from experienced teachers of children from birth through third grade and many first time college attenders receiving scholarships or grants from several other collaborative partners such as the U.S. Department of Education TEACH program, the Vermont Department for Children and Families, the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, and individual schools and programs.

LPCTV kicks off rebranding effort

LUDLOW—After serving the Black River Valley and the Okemo region for the past 16 years as LPCTV (Ludlow-Plymouth-Cavendish TV), the community TV station and media education center has decided to re-brand itself as Okemo Valley TV, in order to better reflect its mission and strengthen its identity. At its annual meeting on June 22, Board of Directors President Sharon Combes-Farr announced the change. The new name will be made official this fall, but the announcement was made early in order to give community members the chance to get involved with the re-branding effort. “We are here, first and foremost, to serve the community”, said LPCTV Executive Director Patrick Cody. “For us that means, to the extent possible, we want the community to have a say in who we are and what our identity is. And it all starts with a name and the logo.” The new name was chosen based on local input, through an online survey, and now the station has created an opportunity for community members to help create its new look. Combes-Farr announced a logo design contest, through which community members are invited to submit their own designs for Okemo Valley TV. As an extra incentive, there will be a $250 cash prize awarded to the winning entry. The deadline has been extended to September 30. Anyone interested in learning more about the contest should contact Patrick Cody for details, by calling 802228-8808 or emailing pcody@lpctv.org.

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By Lani Duke

Hickory Street affordable housing enters final phase Rutland City’s Forest Park neighborhood will be no more, once current demolition is complete, Rutland Housing Authority Executive Director Kevin Loso told the Rutland Herald. The demolition signals the beginning of the third and final phase of removing the aging housing project in favor of a development that appears “more like a traditional neighborhood” with streets realigned so that the Hickory Street neighborhood blends into its surroundings. Projected to be completed in 2018, the third phase of the Hickory Street project consists of 22 housing units in three buildings. The initial stage, finished in 2011, contained 33 units in seven buildings. The second phase comprised three buildings containing 23 units and was finished in 2013. The initial phase cost approximately $21 million, with subsequent components costing approximately $5 million and $6 million, respectively.

Some of the funding came from federal grants, with concomitant regulations, Loso noted. In all, 11 awards have had a part in the three construction phases. Forest Park, subsidized housing erected about 50 years ago in the southwest corner of Rutland city, carried a certain stigma. In contrast, Hickory Street is designed to resemble the surrounding neighborhood and will offer its 78 units at a range of costs reflecting Rutland’s overall economic picture. City officials praise the positive influence the first two phases of Hickory Street have already generated throughout the entire southwest Rutland neighborhood, Rutland Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Brennan Duffy commented. Demolition and reconstruction were the only effective methods to transform the neighborhood, Loso said. Asbestos in the aging buildings had to be removed, and the inadequate drainage on the site had to be remedied. The units are expected to be ready for occupancy in the autumn of 2018. RHA will accept applications in the spring, Loso said. The first two phases have a ninemonth wait list. People still on the wait list will have priority when phase three is complete.

State asks reimbursement determination The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation decided to intervene in 2013, declaring an environmental emergency as a “plume” of the dry cleaning solvent and proven human carcinogen tetrachloroethylene (“perc”) threatened to invade the water table, heading toward a residential neighborhood adjacent to Woodstock Avenue, DEC representative George Desch told WCAX in 2013. State estimates for the 2014 cleanup were $1.2 million. The property’s owner, John Ruggiero, said he was unable to pay for the cleanup at the former Filippo Dry Cleaners on Woodstock Avenue, which he had acquired for $10 at a tax sale. At the time, he owed $170,000 in back taxes, but the state intended to recoup its expense from the

Farm organization future uncertain

Funding has dwindled for the Rutland Area Farm & Food Link (RAFFL), a non-profit gathering of individuals who began with the mission of helping connect the community’s food producers with local consumers in 2004. Board president Larry Courcelle hopes to reinvigorate the organization’s partners and stakeholders he told VTDigger. The organization suffers from a funding gap, and lost its sole full-time employee this spring when Ellen Gustafson left. RAFFL must get into the coming round of funding, a task that has been the executive director’s responsibility, Courcelle said. Courcelle was unsure how quickly the stakeholders’ meeting may be held. Among its programs are the annual Locally Grown Guide, a directory of Rutland County’s food production community; Farm Business Development, help with planning and maintaining the business aspects of farming; Farm Fresh Connect, a portal for accessing locally produced foods year-round and scheduling deliveries; Glean Team, a volunteer corps that gathers produce from local farms that might otherwise go to waste and distributes it to community organizations’ and Everyday Chef, a workshop series in using locally grown foods.

former attorney. Ruggiero still has not paid the state. At a hearing in mid-June, he signed an agreement with Assistant Attorney General Justin Kolber, promising to file a document by July 3 listing city properties he owns that he would sell to pay the $650,000 the state asks of him, according to VTDigger. That list has not been filed. Ruggiero has not responded to Kolber’s attempts to contact him, the AAG wrote to the judge, requesting a “damages hearing” in which the judge could add monetary charges. Judge Toor set the Rutland Superior Court hearing for damages for Sept. 25. Ruggiero owns or manages about 19 other properties in the city. In late May he was part of a group that acquired 24 and 24-1/2 Cottage St.

Herald plans operations downsize The Rutland Herald plans to move its operations to smaller quarters at 77 Grove St., the former Central Vermont Public Service building. The Herald offices will move out of space it has occupied on Wales Street since the mid-1930s, about 8/10 acre with frontage on three city streets and a fully accessible basement as well as “the Pit,” now used for downtown parking. The property has been listed for sale since mid-August last year. The publishing company, now using the name Vermont Community Media, currently occupies approximately 5,000 square feet of the ground floor at Wales Street, slightly more than one-third of the 13,468 square feet on that level. Technology changes have enabled publishers to conduct their information gathering, editing, and layout in far smaller workplaces, and the Herald more so than many others, now that it is no longer running a printing press onsite. General manager Rob Mitchell anticipates the relocation to take place about November, according to a staff report the paper released Nov. 21. The Herald is still negotiating the terms of its lease on Grove Street, Mitchell told VTDigger, July 20. MKF Properties, owner of the Grove Street building, will update and customize the space to meet the paper’s needs. Like many other print publications, the Herald and its sister paper, the Barre Times Argus, have struggled to survive in competition with the shortened daily news cycle of television news programming but even more so with the immediacy of online news. Its previous owners, the Mitchell family, sold the two publications to Reade Brower and Chip Harris in August 2016. Brower more recently purchased the Sun Media Group, a venerable Maine publishing group, Megan Doyle reported in the Portland Press Herald.

Ingenuity wanted

The Vermont State Fair inaugurates a new competition called Ironwood. Entries may be agricultural and forestry machines, implements, attachments, restorations, gadgets, and more, that demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, fabricating, and mechanical skills. There are awards in four categories: agricultural motorized and non-motorized, and forestry motorized and non-motorized, explained Jim Philbrook, superintendent of the fair’s forestry department. The Ironwood competition grew out of a realization that working people and the creative practicality that they bring to their everyday lives deserve public attention and appreciation, Philbrook explained. Entries will be accepted Monday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, along with one submitted Entry Form A for each item. The form may be downloaded from the Vermont State Fair website or requested from the fair office. First, second, and third prizes are $20, $10, and $5 respectively, in each category, with a Best in Show prize of $50. Entrants may also request a prize book from the fair office by emailing vermontstatefair@ outlook.com or calling 802-775-5200. For information specifically on the competition, email Philbrook at james_philbrook@ yahoo.com or call him at 802-797-8159. Rutland region, page 39

Mailhiot joins Vermont Women in Higher Education board RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph’s Elicia Mailhiot has been named to the Vermont Women in Higher Education (VWHE) executive board. Mailhiot is the associate director of communications at CSJ. She previously served as marketing and communications associate and project manager at the College. The Rutland native holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Castleton University. “I am honored to be working alongside a distinguished group of female leaders from several of Vermont’s colleges. As a member of the VWHE board, I look forward to helping the organization live out its mission of assisting women in the pursuit of careers in higher education, and to continue their amazing work promoting women’s leadership,” Mailhiot said. VWHE coordinates an annual women’s leadership conference and fall dinner, as well as presenting awards to outstanding women and providing scholarships to women currently working in higher education who intend to engage in professional development or academic pursuits in order to further their career.

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Killington Peak’s first mountain houses

By Karen D. Lorentz

While the stagecoach and boat brought “summer people” to Vermont’s lakes and mineral springs in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the advent of the railroad in 1850 made a “mountain trade” possible. Soon visitors were discovering the delights of sunsets from mountain peaks and the rehabilitative powers of mountain air. The mountains became a natural asset for entrepreneurs who put up hotels near railroad depots and carted visitors to nearby summits. It was an exciting trip, whether for a sunset, sunrise, or lengthy stay in one of the summit hotels that sprang up. The first hotel was Ridley’s Lodge, a rustic retreat on Camel’s Hump, the state’s fourth highest peak. Ridley also offered finer accommodations in his hotel by the local train station. By 1858 Mount Mansfield had a rustic Summit House, and a 300-room Stowe village hotel followed. The latter combination transformed the town of Stowe from a wilderness to a highly successful recreational mecca and proved fierce competition for Ridley’s. With an improved toll road making automobile ascent possible in 1922, the Summit House was expanded and operated seasonally for 100 years! Towns located near mountains — Woodstock, Montpelier, St. Albans, Manchester — quickly became thriving centers of tourism. Native Vermonters were aware of both the economic benefit and the aesthetic challenge with many residents enjoying outings on their neighboring peaks. In an Aug. 18, 1859, Rutland Herald article “Mt. Killington,” Leverett Wilkins of Mendon wrote about building “a rough road,” starting from a gang mill in Mendon’s Wheelerville area, up to Killington Peak. Evidence of a “horse path” being finished was found and documented in an Aug. 9, 1860 article, “Excursion to Killington Peak.” Soon after, Vincent C. Meyerhoffer built a rustic cabin about300 feet below Killington Peak. He entertained friends there in summer, and it was probably his cabin in which early mountain visitors took shelter in inclement weather. Adventure and beauty as Killington’s calling card The Romantic Era of the 1800s contributed to a keen desire to experience the scenic beauty and clean air of the mountains. It was part of the national mood to luxuriate in the beauty that could be found in Vermont. However, Rutland waited until 1879 to cash in on the wealth of Killington, the second highest peak in the state. It was at this time that General Richard Cutts, a surveyor with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, laid out a route to the peak. Delighted with the prospect of a tourist attraction, the citizens of Rutland raised money for the construction of a mountain road for horse and carriage travel, and the four-mile road (from Wheelerville) which

climbed 3,000 vertical feet was quickly completed. Playing host to more friends and visitors, Meyerhoffer enlarged his cabin to a hotel, which opened on June 17, 1880. An 1886 history of Rutland County tells us: “Killington’s Summit House was more ambitious than the original hotels on either Mansfield or Camels Hump. In addition to the substantial frame hotel with rooms for 30 or 40 guests, there was an assemblage of outbuildings, including stables, sheds, annexes, and porches.” Meyerhoffer enjoyed a booming business with a steady flow of out-of-state tourists as well as dinner and overnight guests from Rutland. Hiking, croquet and fishing were offered but it was the enthusiasm for adventure, sunrises, and sunsets that provided the mountain’s true calling card. Rutlanders often made the 10-mile journey by night to arrive at the hotel before dawn so as to climb up the rocky summit and catch a magnificent sunrise. Sunsets were no

AN 1886 HISTORY OF RUTLAND COUNTY TELLS US: “KILLINGTON’S SUMMIT HOUSE WAS MORE AMBITIOUS THAN THE ORIGINAL HOTELS ON EITHER MANSFIELD OR CAMELS HUMP. less spectacular as visiting the peak became a favorite pastime. The late Madeline Fleming, author of “An Informal History of the Town of Sherburne,” interviewed Ethel Gifford who went up the mountain via the Wheelerville route in 1892. Mrs. Gifford remembered that her father drove a four-horse team to pull hotel guests up the mountain, but on the way down he took off the lead horses as they were no help in holding back the carriage on the steep pitches. Other routes were developed from the east with a Juggernaut (horse) trail thought to have been in use by the 1880s. Another approach was to ride in by horse and carriage to what is now the K-1 Base Lodge area and hike to the peak. The splendor of views from the peak Competing with Mount Mansfield, Rutland publicists for Killington advertised “a fine road leading east from the village” and a view from the top “far surpassing in extent and beauty that obtained from any other mountain in Vermont.” Poet Julia C.R. Dorr of Rutland captured the breathtaking experience of climbing from the hotel to the pin-

nacle to see a sunset in this Oct. 9, 1880, account: “I purposely avoided looking back or around until I had made about half the distance. Then I dropped upon a flat stone, to take breath, and well nigh lost it utterly, such was the sense of isolation, of dizzy height, and of infinite space that overwhelmed me. The House was directly beneath my feet, and I perched in midair above it, while near and far to the wide horizon rolled billow after billow, like the waves of the ocean. Not billows of clouds as you might suppose, but the everlasting hills themselves, all tremulous with the purple and golden mists of sunset. On either side mountains on mountains as far as ye could read. The valley of the Otter Creek seemed like a narrow ribbon, through which ran a thread of silver.” Lawson Dawley wrote in Ludlow’s Black River Tribune: “Many that have formerly flocked to Saratoga, Newport, and Long Branch, are now seeking quiet retirement among the mountains of Vermont where they can inhale the pure air of heaven uncontaminated with cesspools or miasmatic vapors, and we can say, without fear of contradiction, that Mt. Killington affords the most picturesque and romantic retreat in New England... “A sunset view from the peak fills the soul with wonder and admiration when the glorious king of day sinks beyond the western wilds wrapped in the golden canopy of heaven... “The Killington House is the highest abode of man in Vermont. The proprietor is an experienced caterer, and spares no pains to supply his table with various luxuries of the season...” On Sept. 17, 1888, Meyerhoffer paid $500 to purchase the 324 acres of land that encompassed Killington Peak, believing that a $20,000 electric railway was to be built up the mountain by a friend. Unfortunately for the hotel business, it didn’t happen and as the automobile began to make its mark, it effectively doomed the horse-andbuggy era and summer visits to Killington House. On June 10, 1901, Meyerhoffer sold his property and business to M.E. Wheeler of Rutland for $2,000. As the popularity of carriage roads waned, Killington House business declined and the hotel trade on Killington came to an end by 1910. With its demise the buildings soon felt the ravages of storms and porcupines while picnickers used parts for fuel and other scavengers helped themselves to the timbers. Some say a fire finished it off in 1915 or 1916 but others dispute that. Today only a cellar hole and the Cooper Lodge, built in 1939, remain at this site. Next week we’ll trace the story of others who visited the famous peak for outings and the peak’s Porky Shelter, which preceded the Cooper Lodge thanks to the founding of the Long Trail.

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Above: Killington House with peak above on May 25 in late 1800s. Note the snow! Right: The first rustic cabin of Vincent Meyerhoffer as it appeard on a postcard.

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Marty Nikita takes a sledgehammer to an unwanted piano at the Ludlow Auditorium last week.

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Summer reading program boosts literacy

PITTSFORD—On Monday, July 17, Maclure Library, Pittsford Recreation Summer Camp, and Lothrop Elementary School teamed up to treat the children of Pittsford to a storytelling presentation and brand-new books to keep, thanks to a grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF.) Duncan McDougall led an interactive presentation for 62 children and their families. At the end of the presentation, each child selected two new books to keep from hundreds of titles.

CLiF awards Summer Readers grants to organizations serving kids at high risk of experiencing a “summer slide” in literacy skills. Research shows that children who don’t read over summer vacation tend to lose literacy skills, while children who do read improve their reading abilities. Low-income children and youth often experience greater summer learning losses than their peers. “I am excited for what this means for the children of Pittsford,” said Bonnie Stewart, Maclure Library’s director.

“The Children’s Literacy Foundation grant fits perfectly into our summer reading program and our community’s goal to keep our children reading throughout the summer. Thanks to CLiF, Maclure has received the Summer Readers Grant four times, the Rural Library Grant two times, and two visits from Vermont authors/ illustrators.” The goal of the summer reading program is to provide rewards, incentives, and encouragement throughout the program based on individual reading goals.

Ludlow piano bound for scrap heap

LUDLOW—After advertising its availability at no cost for six months on social media, Front Porch Forum and news releases, the Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) decided it was time to dismantle a very old and somewhat out-of-tune piano stored back stage in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium last week. So, armed with hammers, saws, screw drivers, and a heavy sledgehammer, three members of the FOLA board of directors, Jim Alic, Martin Nitka, and Harry Welch, began the process of tearing down the very old and somewhat decrepit instrument. Bystander Ralph Pace said, “It seemed terrible to destroy such a musical instrument but that the piano took up space in the auditorium’s back stage that was desperately need for FOLA’s new development efforts.” He added that, since

no one wanted the piano, there was little alternative to its dismantling. Marty Nitka, realizing the difficulty in tearing down the old instrument, decided that an old-fashioned sledgehammer was needed, which he utilized with accuracy and talent. Meanwhile, Jim Alic and Harry Welch made sure that the weight of the falling piano did not disrupt any town equipment. After an hour of labor, the bulk of the separated pieces of the once-intact piano were loaded into Alic’s pickup and disposed of at the town transfer station. It was noted that one of the dismantlers, who remained anonymous, was heard saying. “I have no future plans to tear apart another piano but, should the occasion arise, I hope these guys are available to help!”

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Woman cited for college break-in POULTNEY—State police have charged a Mendon woman with burglarizing a building at Green Mountain College. Police said they went to the college at 4 a.m. on July 15, after campus security advised them they had detained a woman they suspected had committed a burglary on the campus. Police identified the woman as Hilary Dernier, age 29, of Mendon; however, she initially gave a false name. Security told police they had observed Dernier acting suspiciously in the area of a building that had been burglarized earlier that week. Security also told police they also found Dernier to be in possession of a tool they said was used to access the building. She was also in possession of items reported stolen by the college. Dernier was charged with burglary, making or having burglary tools, false reports to law enforcement authorities and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Dernier was held at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 bail. She was slated to be arraigned on July 17 at Rutland County Superior Court.

Woman used car as weapon PROCTOR—Police say a Proctor woman attempted to use a motor vehicle as a weapon last week and in doing so placed her two juvenile children in harm’s way. On the evening of Tuesday, July 18, state police with the Rutland Barracks responded to a family fight on Market Street in the town of Proctor. Investigation concluded that Melanie Rooney, age 29 of Proctor, tried to cause bodily harm to her boyfriend by using her car. During this incident, Rooney placed her chil-

dren, who were in the car, at risk of injury. Additionally, troopers observed Rooney to be driving while intoxicated. Rooney was taken into custody, transported to the state police barracks in Rutland Town, and processed for DUI and several other offenses. She was later transferred to the Vermont Department of Corrections for lack of $25,000 bail.

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Potential life sentence on sexual assault Ronald Hall Jr., age 16, could face jail for life on the charge of sexual assault as well as a five-year sentence for unlawful restraint of a 14-yearold girl, July 5. Hall was arraigned July 17 ad held without bail. He was to face another hearing July 19 on whether he would continue to be held without bail.

Hall may be a defendant also in another case, arson. The site of the assault, specifically the couch and chair on which it took place, in the former Lynda Lee dress factory on Cleveland Avenue, was set on fire July 11. At Hall’s July 19 hearing, Judge Nancy Corsones ruled there was

sufficient evidence to keep Hall in jail until trial. Although he was charged as an adult, the six-hour hearing was closed to the public because of juvenile issues. State’s Attorney Rise Kennedy told the Rutland Herald’s Gordon Dritschilo that she could not supply details other than that the case is unique.

Lack of composting facility hinders local compliance Rutland County residents are at a disadvantage when they try to comply with the Vermont legislature’s mandates for disposing of food waste. The Vermont legislators know the state will eventually run out of room in its sole landfill site, and sought to slow the influx of the 30 percent of its content that is food waste, said Jim O’Gorman, Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD) manager. The state’s ruling that all transfer stations must accept food waste starting July 1 is not a problem in other counties that already have a composting facility. Rutland, however, must send compostable material to either Foster Brothers Farm’s Vermont Natural Ag Products in Middlebury or Trevor Mance’s TAM Organics in Bennington. Although some other Vermont counties are served by a single solid waste district ,and therefore follow a completely common path in disposing of all their communities’ wastes, Rutland County has two. “In the late 80s and 90s some towns left to form the Southwest Alliance of Communities,” O’Gorman said. Seventeen member communities remain in the RCSWD: Brandon, Castleton, Clarendon, Danby, Hubbardton, Ira, Killington, Mendon, Mount Tabor, Mount Holly, Pittsford, Poultney, Proctor, Rutland City, Wallingford, Wells, and West Rutland. They serve a combined population of 47,792. An alternative to building a compost facility is to contract with Casella Waste Management, owner of a 45,000-gallon food waste digester in Bridport. Food waste is turned into a slurry that is anaerobically digested before being spread on farm fields. There is some lead time for deciding on the most effective approach and pur-

suing it, but there will be no excuse after 2020. Haulers were going to be required to start picking up food waste this July, but the Legislature relented, setting the date back until July 2018. Homeowners may compost their own food scraps, O’Gorman said. The RCSWD sells a household-size composter for $45 to district residents, $47.50 (at cost) to non-residents. It also sells a “green cone,” a digester that can be buried on individual properties, at a cost of $120, that will dispose of bones, fish, and meat. The burden of compliance is not only the responsibility of householders, but also institutions that create food waste: hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Apartment dwellers may work out an arrangement with their landlords, or bring their food waste to a transfer station. Complying with the state mandate may be more difficult for towns like West Rutland, O’Gorman said, that do not have their own transfer station. There are several possible solutions. The Agency of Natural Resources indicated that there is a proposal to build a facility in the area. Another possibility is that Trevor Mance might develop a Rutland County substation. Most other counties in Vermont already have a composting facility, “We’re late bloomers,” O’Gorman commented. “Chittenden County built a $2 million facility. We’re still in the early stages. We’re bound to have some hiccups along the way.” Building a composting facility is a strong possibility but finding the money and charging enough to cover the cost of operation may be problematic. Getting construction funding from the state may restrict a district’s ability to charge enough to cover costs.

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