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Read to Bentley It’s story time with Bentley! Read a book with, or read a book to, Phoenix Books’ dog, Bentley. This event is part of Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum’s 3rd annual Wonderpaws Festival & Paw Parade, a community event for all ages to enjoy a day in downtown Rutland with their dogs, Saturday, Sept. 16. Read to Bentley at 1:30 p.m. Active shooter puts DartmouthHitchcock into lockdown New Hampshire’s largest hospital, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center was in lockdown on the afternoon of Sept. 12 as police investigated reports of an active shooter. Five area schools were also placed in lockdown. Traffic was diverted and patients were evacuated. The event prompted a large police reaction including agents from the federal Agency of Tobacco and Firearms from Boston were deployed to the scene. As the Mountain Times went to press, there was no confirmation of any injuries. At 2:57 p.m., on the City of Lebanon’s authorities confirmed one person believed to be involved in the incident was in custody. The New Hampshire attorney general’s office is investigating the incident.

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RUTLAND—Nearly 200 young professionals from across the state and members of the Vermont business community convened in Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 9, for the third annual Young Professionals Summit of Vermont. The summit is a one-day event held to share ideas and confront issues faced by the state’s young workforce. “We were absolutely thrilled to have such strong attendance from young professionals across Vermont at this year’s summit”, said Amanda Dagg O’Brien, who organized the event along with Laura Pierce. “Laura and I both returned home to Vermont after starting our careers elsewhere and we hope events like today’s will help more young Vermonters return home to help build their careers and our economy.”

“WE HOPE EVENTS LIKE TODAYS WILL HELP MORE YOUNG VERMONTERS RETURN HOME TO HELP BUILD THEIR CAREERS AND OUR ECONOMY,” SAID O’BRIEN. The day kicked off with a welcome from Mayor David Allaire, who introduced Mike Schirling, secretary of the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development. Secretary Schirling told attendees about his agency’s efforts to recruit and retain employees. The Vermont Futures Project estimates that there is workforce supply gap of nearly 11,000 employees in the state. This gap represents the difference between the demand from employers in Vermont and the number of high school and college graduates seeking jobs in the state. Summit organizers and attendees see this gap as an incredible opportunity for economic development, and one of the goals of the summit was to foster a conversation about how to attract young professionals to Vermont. Attendees broke out into several breakout groups throughout the day, with topics ranging from Comeback Communities to Taking the Work out of Networking and Buying Business Basics. Mary Powell, CEO of Green Mountain Power, delivered this year’s keynote address. She encouraged attendees to RYP, page 7

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A Spartan athlete crawls under a section of barbed wire at a past Spartan race. Hundreds of athletes will head to Killington this weekend to compete in the annual obstacle course races. See Section 2.

Spartans take on Killington Sprint, Beast and Ultra races held Saturday and Sunday

Killington, the birthplace of the Spartan Beast, will host three obstacle course races of varying lengths Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. In addition to being held in Spartan founder Joe DeSena’s backyard, Killington has hosted three Spartan World Championship events and is universally known as one of the toughest Spartan courses in the world. Spartan organizers challenge participants to put their strength, courage and mental fortitude to the test. “Because this is where Spartan racing was born, anything goes!” they warn on spartan. com. While the details of the course remain a secret, racers can expect steep slopes, off-trail descents, massive climbs, and chilly swims. “This course has been known to destroy those not prepared in their mind, body, legs and soul,” organizers stated. “After you conquer this course you’ll have a new idea of what it means to push your limits. Completing the tasks of going the distance, completing the obstacles, and yes, doing the burpees, will leave with you with the ultimate sense of accomplishment.”

Pie in the Face raises $15,000 for Chase Kuehl, PMSF KILLINGTON—The Pie in the Face for Chase event, held this past Sunday, Sept.10, at Moguls Sports Pub was a huge success. With 27 people getting pied, each many times, the event raised $15,000 for charity, according to event co-founder Dave Hoffenberg. Last year the event raised $9,000. The proceeds will be split 50/50 between the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation and Chase William Kuehl, a local Rutland boy who suffers from the disease. Also a $500 scholarship was started to help out a PMSF family in attending the bi-annual conference. “We are so grateful to the Killington Community for supporting Chase and the Foundation, Submitted and are amazed at the popularity ANDREA WEYMOUTH and growth of this event,” Chase’s father Rick Kuehl said. “I never would have thought in a million years that throwing pie in someone’s face could be so fun and raise so much money. I absolutely love this town.” Businesses from Rutland, Ludlow and Killington supported this cause. Hoffenberg said, “Words cannot express how thankful I am to everyone who supported this from my fellow Pie-ies to the Pie-ers, throwers and donors and especially Mendon Mountain Orchards who donated 90 pies. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”

RRMC seeks approval for $21.7M makeover By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger

Vermont’s second-largest hospital is asking regulators to approve a $21.7 million expansion and renovation project to accommodate growing demand for orthopedic surgery. Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has applied for a permit, called a certificate of need or CON, from the Green Mountain Care Board, which regulates hospital revenue, health insurance prices and major capital investments such as this. The project cost includes $16.1 million for a new medical office building to house the Vermont Orthopedic Clinic. The hospital’s orthopedic surgery program has outgrown its current facility, the hospital says in its CON application. As part of the project, the hospital wants to spend $1.7 million RRMC, page 10

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Marble masterpieces take shape By Steve Costello

WEST RUTLAND— Alessandro Lombardo traveled 4,000 miles from Carrara, Italy, to West Rutland, to help carve a 10-foot sculpture honoring the region’s stone industry. He moved just a few feet to become the model for it. “Strange,” he said in Italian-accented English when asked how it felt. “Usually I am not the model – I am the carver!” Steve Shaheen, a New York artist who teaches at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center and the Corsanini Studio in Carrara, took the hammer and a chisel, while Lombardo held a half-dozen other chisels for him. Shaheen bobbed between Lombardo and the sculpture, his eyes scanning the features of his friend’s face one second, the stone the next. Shaheen changed chisels repeatedly, using a 500-gram hammer to chip away pieces so small, they floated away. Despite the dust-sized chips, Lombardo’s features quickly began to appear in the stone The two men, along with carvers Andrea Ingrassi, Leonardo Corsanini, and Vermont Quarries’ Luca Mannolini, connect two of the world’s most important marble regions. Carrara, where Michelangelo selected stone for his “David” and the stone for the Parthenon was quarried, is considered by many to be the birthplace of the marble industry more than 2,000 years ago. Danby is where Carrara native Mannolini runs the largest underground marble quarry and manufacturing plant in the world, more than a century old, one and a half miles beneath Dorset Mountain. It is owned by Vermont Quarries and produces up to 9,000 square feet of marble slabs daily. The stone for “Stone Legacy” was quarried here. West Rutland is where the passion, skill and collaboration of the five men and New York artist Kellie Pereira are coming together to produce “Stone Legacy,” the first in a series of marble masterpieces destined for downtown Rutland. The series is being planned by CSSC, Green Mountain Power and MKF Properties, with support from Vermont Quarries. The second in the series, a tribute to “The Jungle Book,” which was written in Vermont by Rudyard Kipling, is also in progress, with Vermont artist Sean Hunter Williams carving the piece commissioned by Phoenix Books-Rutland. “Stone Legacy” is a

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Alessandro Lombardo, left, and Steve Shaheen, right, collaborate on the “Stone Legacy” sculpture, which honors the region’s stone industry. sculpture of a stonecarver and a tribute to the generations of immigrants and Rutland County residents who have worked in the stone industry. It was designed by Shaheen after the model by Pereira, and is being carved by Shaheen, Lombardo and Ingrassi, the two Italians through collaboration with Corsanini Studio. All of them spoke with passion as they described the nearly complete sculpture, their collaboration, the connections between Rutland County and Carrara, and plans to build and place multiple sculptures in Rutland. Shaheen spoke with nearreverence for the stone from Vermont Quarries and the people involved. After visiting Corsanini Studio to learn how to work from a small model to create larger sculptures, Shaheen has been traveling to Carrara annually since 2006. “I’ve been back ever since, because they are wonderful people to be involved with,” he says simply, as if the 4,000-mile trip was akin to crossing the street. Speaking of “Stone Legacy,” he noted the unique collaboration, with all three carvers relying on each other’s strengths, for example, Lombardo’s ability to seemingly bring

Sharing bottles of Italian prosecco, the third-generation artist and studio owner clinked glasses with Mannolini and everyone around the table. Mannolini lives in Rutland, but still owns a home five minutes from Corsanini in Carrara, though they didn’t know each other until they met by coincidence, first in Carrara and shortly thereafter at the Carving Studio several years ago. The Carrara region and Vermont Quarries are competitors, but in “Stone Legacy” there is a shared sense of pride. “We compete for the residential market, the monument market, for everything, so I am very proud to be part of this team,” Mannolini said, his Italian heritage evidenced by his accent and occasional sentence construction. “It is a large satisfaction to see a guy from Carrara to be saying how beautiful is the Vermont Danby Marble!” Vermont marble has been used in some of America’s most important memorials and buildings, from the Jefferson Memorial to the U.S. Supreme Court. Today, in addition to stone for countertops, flooring and buildings, Vermont Quarries’ 38 employees produce marble for about 17,500 head-

“WEST RUTLAND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME A SMALL CARRARA IN VERMONT,” CORSANINI SAID. life to skin and muscle in stone. “Any one of the three of us could have taken this from start to finish, but I think it’s much stronger for the collaboration,” Shaheen said. Over dinner with students, artists, Carving Studio staff and supporters, it’s obvious Leonardo Corsanini shares a bond with those around him.

stones annually for the Veterans’ Administration. In Carrara, which has produced more marble than anywhere in the world and has been a leading producer of artistic sculpture for centuries, Corsanini said a fastpaced industrial transformation is replacing skilled artists with robotic carvers. In the Carving Studio’s courses, the high-

quality Vermont Quarries stone, the “Stone Legacy” project, and the planned sculpture series, he sees a huge opportunity for Rutland County. “For me to cross the ocean and spend my spare time at the Carving Studio, to teach the artistic artwork of stone, is like coming back as a kid, when my grandfather and my father taught me,” he said. “West Rutland has the potential to become a small Carrara in Vermont.” Carrying on those traditions is a key focus for Carol Driscoll, executive director of the Carving Studio. “Working with Corsanini Studios and Vermont Quarries allows the CSSC to teach and preserve the technical skills and artistic vision for future generations,” she said. For Lombardo, who hopes to return to work on additional sculptures, carving is about a calling. He recalled watching a friend’s mother make little clay accent pieces when he was a small child, and knew he wanted to do something similar. “I was enchanted,” he said. “I think someone is born a sculptor. He or she has a need to manipulate materials. It’s a need that you are almost born with, to work with things by hand.” All of the collaborators seem to share an affinity for the sculpture of a sculptor. “They have been and are people of noble sentiments,” Corsanini said. “They have always felt that their work is not just a way to earn money, but a mission in life: molding a natural element as noble as marble to be handed down to the future.” Steve Costello of Rutland Town is a former journalist and a vice president at Green Mountain Power.

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Killington voters approve firehouse land purchase

By Evan Johnson

KILLINGTON—Last week, Killington voters gave the thumbs-up to a proposal to purchase land to site a new public safety building. The final tally by the end of voting was 102 “yes” to 82 “no.” After weighing 13 sites around Killington, a search committee comprised of volunteers and town officials settled on a four-acre parcel south of Woods Road. The property will be purchased through a 30-year, $634,000 bond, payable in installments of $30,000. Following the vote, the town will conduct a final site evaluation, move to purchase the land from Durkee and issue a Request For Quotation for an architect. The tentative building estimate is $3.5 to $4 million and the structure will be called the Killington Public Safety Building. The current firehouse has been in use since 1974 and has been labeled not in state compliance since 2013.

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Local rider claims victory at Vt. Overland POMFRET—On Aug. 27, over 800 athletes competed in Vermont’s ever-popular cycling event, the Vermont Overland Adventure Ride. The 49 mile loop was challenging, awe-inspiring, and an overall success. The race covered unmaintained public roads referred to as Vermont pavé. Grinder races, as these off-pavement competitions are called, have recently grown in popularity over the country. Race day this year was a picturesque 70-degree Vermont day. The sun shone over the athletes’ faces, and a buzz of excitement, companionship, and passion filled the calm air. Among the pros and ama“IT WAS A CLOSE teurs racing were First Stop FINISH AS WE Board Barn team riders Mike Barton, Kirk Kardashian, Lou ALL CROSSED Bregou, Will Letendre, Ian THE LINE IN Clarke, Austin Clarke and shop employee Bryon LockTHE SPAN OF 45 hart. This year’s Overland SECONDS,” MIKE had the highest attendance to date with notable entrants BARTON SAID. including Tim Johnson, Ansel Dickey, Gaelen Killburn, Adam Myerson, and Kevin Bouchard-Hall, among others. Nevertheless, it was a fun, no-pressure atmosphere where everyone seemed to know everyone and good vibes were felt throughout the event. The start/finish line this year was located at Suicide Six, one of the oldest ski areas in the East, in Pomfret, just outRider victory, page 7

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NWWVT awarded $500,000 project reinvest grant RUTLAND—NeighborWorks of Western Vermont (NWWVT) received a $500,000 grant from NeighborWorks America that enables the organization to expand its comprehensive community revitalization strategy in Northwest Rutland by piloting a youth employment initiative and an innovative home maintenance course for women as well as renovating vacant houses into beautiful homes that are healthy, safe, efficient, and affordable. NWWVT is embarking on an exciting new youth employment initiative that pairs culinary and business skills for 14-18-year-olds from Northwest Rutland entering the workforce. The youth employment initiative is just getting off the ground, but this is the idea: teach six youths how to prepare local vegetables and fruits into healthy, delicious food for sale or donation. The initiative will use the commercial kitchen at the Vermont Farmers Food Center to take local produce and create valueadded products, and then

either selling them at the farmers market, to school cafeterias, and/or donating them. “We Can Fix It: Home Maintenance Education for Women,” designed by NeighborWorks’ Onsite Project Manager Morgan Overable, is a hands-on, deep-dive into the household structures and mechanisms that frequently drive renters and homeowners to their wits ends. The second of three pilot courses starts Sept. 26. It was fully enrolled within 48 hours of being posted. Additionally, the grant enables NWWVT to make physical improvements to the Northwest Rutland neighborhood. NWWVT will take four vacant, undesirable, and unsightly properties and turn them into healthy, safe, efficient, and affordable homeownership opportunities, specifically targeting current renters in the neighborhood and giving them the coaching and support to become homeowners. Another property that was razed by NWWVT will become a Habitat for Humanity build site with

NWWVT’s project management and support. A fifth property, blighted and decrepit, will be razed and the open space produced will restore the block to its historical nature. The renovations, demolition, and new construction will address the market conditions of crime, blight, and depressed property values by completely rehabilitating vacant houses into beautiful homes. This layered strategy has proven effective and sustainable. The first two renovations were sold before the properties were listed on the Multiple Listing Service to households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. On the second of two Community Impact Measurement surveys completed three years apart (2013 and 2016), residents reported greater neighborhood satisfaction, higher feelings of safety, and increased desire to buy in the neighborhood. Project Reinvest grants are one-time grant was one of 55 awarded nationwide and the only award granted in Vermont.

Pugs on parade KILLINGTON—The 15th annual Pug Social held was at the Sherburne Memorial Library, Saturday, Sept. 9. Hosted by the Green Mountain Pug Rescue, the event featured a costume

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Roadwork continues into September

By Evan Johnson

Summer roadwork heads into September, with paving and roadside work scheduled for this week on projects in central Vermont. Route 4 On the nearly 15-mile project from Rutland to Killington, crews will continue ditch work and shoulder back up in needed areas along the project. Crews will begin sign work, guardrail installation and work on mulching needed areas. Route 73 Roadway ditching, grading and seeding has been started at the intersection of Bingo Brook Road and Route 73. Crews will continue in a western direction toward the top of the Brandon Gap this week. Existing guardrail replacements will continue this week in a western direction as well. Pike Industries will continue cold planing side roads and bridges. Ludlow bridges Due to inclement weather, crews were unable to complete the installation of the painted stop lines on the minor roads at the intersections of Elm Street at Route 103 and Gleascott Avenue at Route 103 just west and east of Bridge 25 respectively. The installation of the painted stop lines will be rescheduled in the upcoming weeks. No work on Bridge 25 is currently scheduled for this coming week. Construction activities related to Bridge 99 over Branch Brook on Route 100 are concluding with crews finishing final work on a driveway on the north side of the bridge. For more information visit vtrans.vermont.gov.

Rutland, Ira school districts find a home under merger law revision By Tiffany Danitz Panche, VTDigger

The State Board of Education recently approved the first school district merger under a revision to Act 46 that lets standalone districts join newly consolidated ones. The plan the board OK’d at its Aug. 30 meeting lets Rutland Town and Ira continue to operate as they have been but within a new supervisory union structure. The new Quarry Valley district has 988 students, and Wells Springs has 273. Adding the 511 from Rutland Town and 45 from Ira would give the new supervisory union 1,817 students. “We feel there will be efficiencies that result in cost savings and more opportunities for students,” said Debra Taylor, the superintendent for Rutland Central. The plan is to reduce the number of people in the central office and garner some immediate savings. Taylor said there is regional support for the two districts to join with them. “Our boards took action and had unanimous motions to include Ira and Rutland Town …,” she said. Both the Rutland Town and Ira school boards also support the proposal. Rutland Town had been part of Rutland Central Supervisory Union, and Ira had been part of Rutland Southwest but tuitions its students in all grades. In January, the board approved a “side-by-side” merger involving other districts in those supervisory unions. At that time, the study group wanted to include Rutland Town and Ira in the new entity as alternative districts. The state Board of Education did not approve the alternative structures but gave the green light for the side-by-side merger. Since then, the Legislature passed Act 49, which tweaks the school district consolidation law and allows District mergers, page 10

High-tunnel greenhouses inaugurate next phase at VFFC

By Julia Purdy

RUTLAND—Brian Harrington admitted he had never constructed a greenhouse like this one as he watched his workmen bolt rigid polycarbonate panels to the gleaming steel frames of twin “high tunnels” going up on a corner of the lot occupied by the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) in Rutland, Thursday, Sept.7. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the high tunnels will take place at the VFFC Fall Harvest dinner-fundraiser, Sunday, Oct. 1. Harrington owns Harrington Custom Building of West Rutland, and the greenhouse is being assembled from a kit supplied by Rimol Greenhouse Systems of Hooksett, N.H. “It’s like an Erector set,” he commented. “There have been a few challenges, between battling the weather.” The structure combines two shoebox-shaped units totaling 4,320 square feet, anchored at the corners by concrete columns sunk deep into the ground. The translucent siding contains insulating air channels sandwiched between unbreakable, UV-blocking, flame retardant polycarbonate panels, so sturdy they can be used for roofing material. The finished floor will be paver bricks set into sand to permit water percolation directly into the ground, and programmable hinged louvers in the roof and upper walls will provide ventilation. Winter warmth will be supplied by gas-powered space heaters. The “high tunnel” concept originally referred to higher than usual sidewalls, ideal for growing fruits and vegetables, according to Rimol, but this structure is much more than a greenhouse. Greg Cox, farmer, founder and president of the VFFC, has long had the aim of integrating food production and education. What was needed was an adequate space to do both. He was inspired by the Cleveland High Tunnel Initiative for multi-seasonal, efficient urban agriculture, a pilot project of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). When the Vermont office of the NRCS decided to pilot a similar project in Vermont, the VFFC board of directors jumped at the chance. “The stars were aligned” for this project, Cox told the Mountain Times. The VFFC is the first organization in Vermont to apply for and receive NRCS funding, Cox said. Rutland Rotary, about to turn 100 in 2019 and inspired by New Hampshire New Horizons shelter and food pantry’s educational food center, approached VFFC to fund a similar venture, not knowing, Cox said, that VFFC already had something similar in mind.

Dick Rohe, on the centennial project committee and chair of the Rotary “Green Team” that handles public relations for the greenhouse project, said that Rotary of Rutland contributed $82,000 toward the two greenhouses. “We looked at many projects over the past five years and wanted something that would last for decades, as a symbol of our service to humanity,” he said. “This is the largest donation we’ve made in 100 years.” The project fit perfectly with one of Rotary’s primary goals, to promote agricultural education. Rohe said that 40 percent of funds raised for the last years from golf tournaments and Christmas tree sales, Rotary’s main fundraisers, were set aside for the Centennial Project. Rutland Rotary has about 50 members. The educational greenhouse will provide the space, tools and opportunities for schoolchildren to reap the benefits of food awareness, scientific knowledge and selfempowerment, year-round. Starting in January there will be formal classes in the schools for teaching greenhouse agriculture, then on-site raising of fruits and vegetables in the educational greenhouses. School groups from kindergarten up through local colleges will participate. Young people already come to Cox’s Boardman Hill Farm to plant, nurture, and harvest vegetables to take home, while gaining a sense of both personal and communal achievement through hands-on experiences that, Cox hopes, will sustain them long into the future.

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Harvey, Sandy and hypocrisy

By Angelo S. Lynn

As Americans across the nation reach out with sympathy to Texans reeling from Hurricane Harvey’s destruction, Congress has briefly united to pledge the full help of the federal government. Democrats were there solidly in support of their Republican colleagues in the solidly Republican state. Truly, as President Obama said many times during his eight years in office, in times of crisis we are not red and blue America, but a united America. And yesterday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) made it clear that Democrats would play only a major role in helping Texans get the aid they need: “Republicans must be ready to join Democrats in passing a timely relief bill that makes all necessary resources available through emergency spending.” Five years ago, when Hurricane Sandy devastated large parts of the Northeast, Republicans were not so generous. Here are those facts as recorded in the Congressional logs: Congress proposed a $50 billion spending bill to help the Northeast recover. In the House, the package passed by 241-180, with only one Democrat voting against it and 192 voting in favor. Among Republicans, however, 49 voted yes and 179 voted no. In the Texas delegation, 23 of 24 Republicans voted no. The vote was similar in the Senate: All the Democrats voted yes, while 36 Republicans voted no and only eight voted yes. Among those 36 were Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas. Fortunately, it passed in the Senate as well. Yet, this week, it was the Texas delegation who sent out an immediate appeal for federal help the moment Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast. Hypocrisy? As bald-faced as it gets. Some conservative talking heads will try to tar Democrats with the same brush, saying Dems would be just as hypocritical. The facts show otherwise. When Katrina hit New Orleans, Democrats were strong in their support of federal assistance, and while there will be a debate about the extent of aid to Texas, most Democrats (if it’s a vote up or down on hurricane relief, and not tied to funding Trump’s wall or some other budget blackmail) will vote to help their fellow Americans in Texas. That’s because Democrats believe it’s government’s role to help its citizens when in dire need. Today’s Republicans, on the other hand, are quick to vote for federal aid when it helps their own, but not so much if those states are blue. Imagine, 23 of 24 House Republicans from Texas, among 156 others, voted not to fund federal aid for Hurricane Sandy’s victims, and 36 Republican senators joined them in opposition. What does that say about the GOP? Angelo S. Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.

New food insecurity numbers show improvement for working families By Alida Duncan

A report released Sept. 6 by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Service shows that 41 million Americans lived in households struggling with food insecurity in 2016. This is a slight improvement compared to 42.2 million households reporting food insecurity in 2015, and this same trend was seen in Vermont, with a drop to 10.11 percent of Vermonters living in food insecure households in 2016 compared to 11.43 percent in 2015. As the economy continues to improve, Vermonters are getting back to work, although often accepting jobs with fewer hours and lower pay than the jobs they held before the Great Recession. This is where Hunger Free Vermont’s work to bolster the nutrition safety net and support VerFood insecurity, page 7

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LETTERS

Long-awaited playground becomes a reality Dear Editor, During the first two days of September, under beautiful blue skies, volunteers from the Mendon and Chittenden communities and General Electric employees came together at Barstow Memorial School to construct the long-awaited school playground. Tractors and backhoes converged on the school to spread stockpiled wood chips so that volunteers, young and old, could rake and shovel the chips to make a soft base for the playground. Coffee, doughnuts, and pizza were provided to feed the hungry volunteers. All this was done under the watchful eye of Barstow’s new head custodian, Allison Patterson, who is also a certified playground inspector. It was truly a community effort. There are many people to thank for this new playground structure starting with our major corporate donors. General Electric provided a generous financial grant, dismantled the old structure, and provided a dozen able-bodied workers to help build the new one. Ronald McDonald House Charities, Vermont Country Store, OMYA, Carris Reels, Mountain Top Inn and Redducs Foundation all provided substantial financial support to assist in helping us raise the funds needed for

the project. Other contributions to our goal came from Green Mountain Power, Naylor and Breen, Wakefield Global and A. Geoffrey Wells Appraisals, PLC. The family of Joe Caler set up a fund in his memory and donations from the fund were earmarked for the playground. Thanks to

nations brought the total over $20,000. A final boost from the Barstow Unified School District School Board helped us achieve our financial goal. Finally, we would like to thank the many families who came on Saturday, Sept. 2, with their rakes and shovels to pull it all

A FUNDRAISING LETTER TO ALL LAND OWNERS IN CHITTENDEN AND MENDON BROUGHT IN OVER $15,000 IN ONE MONTH’S TIME. our local stores, the Chittenden Wooden Barrel and Bridge’s Mendon Country Store, for allowing donations to be collected in the stores. Hubbard Brothers graciously removed our old structure at no cost. A special thank you also goes to the following community members, George Casey, Herb Pelkey, Brad White, Gordon Fox and Kerry Merrill of M & M Lawn Care, who lent their equipment and heavy machinery expertise to the effort. A fundraising letter to all land owners in Chittenden and Mendon brought in over $15,000 in one month’s time. Residents and second home owners sent checks, dropped off money and sent lovely notes of encouragement. That amount along with previous community do-

together. If you drove by on that day, you would have seen busy parents, grandparents, former students, and most importantly, school children, contributing to the effort. Community spirit and the support of its school and children are alive and well in the towns of Mendon and Chittenden. This spirit was evident in the contributions of both financial support and hard work in making this long-awaited playground a reality. The Barstow school community is most grateful to all who contributed to this effort. Renee Castillo, principal; Jim Baldwin, Kim Raymond, Gail White, Joanne Pye, Meredith Voutas, playground committee members

Pie in the Face for Chase Dear Editor, Sept. 10, 2017, was the 4th Annual Pie in the Face for Chase at Moguls. It was a charity event for local celebrities to help raise funds and awareness for Chase Kuehl and the PhelanMcDermid Syndrome foundation. Phelan-McDermid syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder that is caused by the deletions or rearrangement of the long arm on Chromosome 22. Last year was my first experience attending the event. Even though I was not a participant, some people found it fun to pie me anyway! I was very motivated and moved by the event and spoke with Dave Hoffenberg to see if I could volunteer my face for Chase the following year. This year, I was a part of the “freshman class.” There were two types of pies: whipped cream or “golden” pies, which were blueberry, pumpkin, or apple. I was lucky to have experienced all of them in my hair, face and shirt. All 90 pies purchased for the cause were generously donated by Mendon Mountain Orchard. Last year more than $9,000 was raised. This Pie in the face, page 7

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CAPITOL QUOTES “Having DACA has meant having freedom in this country. It’s been the freedom to have a better job with better pay, it’s been the freedom to leave my house, to travel without fear that because of the color of my skin, for being a person of color, that I would be detained and deported.” Said Martha Herrera Coria, a 27-year-old Vermont resident and beneficiary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), which was thrown into turmoil last week when President Trump announced his decision to end the DACA program. Herrera Coria was speaking through an interpreter to Seven Days reporter Kymelya Sari.

“It is no secret that I disagree with Donald Trump on virtually every issue. But I have to say that his decision regarding DACA is the ugliest and most cruel decision made by a president of the United States in the modern history of this country.” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders, reacting to President Trump’s announcement that he was ending the DACA program.

“The question is not so much whether Tom Little and Jake Perkinson are good choices as cochairs, but whether Gov. Scott is merely looking for more stall tactics and further excuses to continue the failed war on drugs. Based on his past actions and broken promises, he should not be given the benefit of the doubt.” Said Middlebury, Vt. lawyer Dave Silberman, a proponent of marijuana legalization, criticizing Gov. Phil Scott’s recent selection of Little and Perknson head a new commission tasked with studying marijuana legalization. Silberman’s remarks were made to Seven Days reporter Terri Hallenbeck.

Pie in the face:

Messy, sticky, but fun and worth it

continued from page 6 year, before any pie was thrown, participants raised $8,400 and by the end of the day about $15,000 was raised for the cause. One reason why I fell in love with the town of Killington and decided to move here is when someone is in need, people go above and beyond to help even if they barely know you. Up and down the Access

Road a lot of local businesses donated items to the event including restaurants, local artist and hotels. Killington is a very unique town that feels like an extended family and always a large support system. If you didn’t get to attend this year I highly recommend to go next year. Dave Hoffenberg is an inspiration who worked very hard orga-

Food insecurity:

Said Sen. Patrick Leahy, backing a budget package that will delay fiscal votes for three months and fund recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey. Leahy’s remarks were reported by VTDigger’s Elizabeth Hewitt.

Senior demographic still less food-secure

continued from page 6 mont’s families has been instrumental in demographic with the lowest participareducing overall food insecurity in recent tion in 3SquaresVT.” Parisi said. “Seniors years. are often isolated in Vermont, living on “The incredible progress our team and fixed incomes, and particularly averse partners have made in the last few years to to the perceived stigma around utilizincrease models like universal free school ing 3SquaresVT benefits. We have been meals and moving school breakfast to the focusing on this population for years and ‘after the bell’ have dramatically increased outreach to this population will continue participation in child nutrition programs,” to be critical in the coming years.” said Marissa Parisi, executive director of Multiple national studies show that Hunger Free Vermont, “We also continue food insecurity harms health, the ability to to increase accessibility of the 3SquaresVT learn, productivity in the workforce, and program and support initiatives that our state and nation’s economic strength. help Vermonters reach economic self-sufficiency, VERMONTERS ARE GETTING BACK TO and afford nutritious meals at home.” WORK, ALTHOUGH OFTEN ACCEPTING All of this work to JOBS WITH FEWER HOURS AND LOWER strengthen the nutrition safety net, coupled with PAY THAN THE JOBS THEY HELD BEFORE an improving economy, THE GREAT RECESSION. has contributed to Vermont’s food insecurity numbers moving from one in nine to one Hunger Free Vermont continues to work in 10 Vermont households experiencing at the systems level and on the ground food insecurity — the state of being withto ensure a strong safety-net for those out reliable access to a sufficient quantity struggling with food insecurity as well as of affordable, nutritious food. “We are hap- advocating for economic policies that py to see Vermont working families getting sustainably prevent hunger in our comwhat they need and to see this reflected in munities. the food security numbers,” noted Parisi. Alida Duncan is the developing and “However, we are very concerned that marketing director for Hunger Free Verour growing senior population is still the mont.

RYP:

Rutland Young Professionals eye workforce opportunities

continued from page 1 focus not just on their passion, but on how they could make an impact wherever they found themselves. Krysta Sadowski, a native of South Burlington who left Vermont for school and worked at several businesses around the country before returning to the state to take a position at Gallagher Flynn and Company, led a presentation on building

Rider victory: “Republicans and Democrats in the Senate stood by my side in 2011 and the following years to help Vermont rebuild after Irene. I will stand in support of Texans and Louisianans now, and Floridians, if they need it.”

nizing and putting this amazing local charity event together. The following day my cheeks hurt from smiling so much and I was still trying to get whipped cream out of my ears! It was a fun time had by all and I am looking forward to next year already! I will be in the “sophomore class” then! Andrea Weymouth, Killington

a professional career in Vermont. “As a young Vermonter who left the state and found my way back home, I’m so glad to have the opportunity to work with businesses to achieve their talent management goals,” said Sadowski. “It was great to see young professionals interested in advancing their own careers and working to help strength-

en Vermont’s economy.” The day concluded with a series of panels focused on several Vermont industries that are thriving, including clean energy and craft beer. Leaders from each of these industries shared their perspectives on what makes Vermont a great place to do business and how young professionals are contributing to that environment.

Killington’s Barton celebrates overall win

continued from page 3 side Woodstock, Vermont. This year’s course was dry and fast, the perfect conditions that make racing fun. The course travelled over hilly scenery from quintessential farmland to cool, canopied forests. “You really just got the whole mix during this race. The various terrain over the course of the day made for the ultimate Vermont adventure,” Lockhart said. The 49-mile grinder traveled over endless loose gravel roads, seven sections of Vermont pavé, and roads used for Jeep offroading. The Vermont Overland is a hybrid between road biking and mountain biking, and requires the correct gear for the journey. Team rider Barton was the overall winner this year. Barton competed in the Vermont Overland Pavé Madness race on July 9, 2017, and podiumed first at that event. As a seasoned pavé athlete, Barton was aware of the key elements to winning the race. The pavé course, in comparison, included gnarly trail sections, river crossings/traversing, beaver bog crossings, and some very steep and challenging climbs. Barton, surprisingly, was not the strongest rider in his four-man group. After getting conditioned to the race terrain, Barton felt better towards the end when his conserved energy kicked in for his attack up the final climb. “It was a close finish as we all crossed the line in the span of 45 seconds,” Mike Barton said.

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT iSport Training Program

6 p.m. RRMC’s iSport Training sponsors free program “Get Ready ... Go” at Rutland Country Club, 275 Grove St., Rutland. 6-7:30 p.m. with Tyler White, Athletic Trainer. Registration required at 802-770-2400. Refreshments served.

Rutland Town Republican Caucus

Co ur tes yo f V. t. M arke ting & Tourism Dept.

6 p.m. The Rutland Town Republican Committee will caucus to elect committee officers as well as delegates to the County Republican Committee in the Rutland Town Hall (downstairs). All registered voters of Rutland Town who can join in the local GOP efforts for a better Vermont are encouraged to attend.

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.

Tai Chi For Beginners

6:30 p.m. Rutland Regional Medical Center offers Tai Chi for Beginners class, six weeks, Sept. 6, 13, 20, Oct. 4, 11. 6:307:30 p.m. in CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC. $15, registration required, space is limited. Info, rrmc.org, 802-770-2400.

TUNBRIDGE WORLDS FAIR SEPT. 14 - 17

WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

SEPT. 13

Free Knitting Class

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

THURSDAY

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

Story Time

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

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.

RAVNAH Clinic

10 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/foot care clinic: Templewood Court, Rutland. $10 foot clinic. Info, 802-775-0568.

Active Seniors Lunch

SEPT. 14

Meet Your Neighbor Night

Greater Killington Women’s Club holds Meet Your Neighbor Night, hosted by Pat Keim. Free. Meet new women, catch up with old friends. RSVP to evite.me/djgbdy96JA or get info at tinyurl.com/y94tdqyt

Open Swim **

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

Tunbridge World’s Fair

8 a.m. 146th Tunbridge World’s Fair, Sept. 14-17. Gates today 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Today is Agricultural Education Day, plus harness racing, sheep dog trials, pony pulling, horse show, swine show, judging, entertainment, pig racing, Buddy DeClown, children’s barnyard, rides, fair food, games, vendors, maple building, antique hill, and more. Visit tunbridgeworldsfair.com for admission and more details.

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.

Smoking Cessation

Farmers Market

Bikram Yoga **

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

Market on the Green

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

Rutland Wellness

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

Killington Republican Caucus

5 p.m. Killington Republican Committee will caucus to elect committee officers as well as delegates to the County Republican Committee at the Summit Lodge, Killington. All registered Killington voters who can join in the local GOP efforts for a better Vermont are encouraged to attend.

Rotary Meeting

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

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

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

RAVNAH Clinics **

10 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/foot care clinics: Benson Heights 10 a.m.; Castleton Meadows 12:30 p.m. $10 foot clinic. Info, 802-775-0568.

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. By donation. Music this week: Zydeco music with Goat Broke Loose. 4:30-7:30 p.m. barnarts.org, 802-234-1645.

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.

Archaeology Month Program

7 p.m. Maclure Library hosts program with Elly Spensley Moriarty in celebration of Vermont Archaeology Month, “The Southern Lake Champlain Historical Ecology Project.” Free, open to the public. 840 Arch St., Pittsford. maclurelibrary.org.

Book Discussion

7 p.m. Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library welcome Martin Irons to talk about his first book “Phalanx Against the Divine Wind.” Books available for purchase at the event. Free, open to the public. Refreshments follow. 107 N Main St, Fair Haven.

Chittenden Republican Caucus

7 p.m. Chittenden Republican Committee will caucus to elect committee officers as well as delegates to the County Republican Committee in the Chittenden Town Hall. All registered Chittenden voters who can join in the local GOP efforts for a better Vermont are encouraged to attend.

Open Mic

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

Godspell

7:30 p.m. ArtisTree presents “Godspell” at The Grange, 65 Stage Rd., South Pomfret. “Godspell” was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, and took the world by storm. Features a parade of beloved songs. This timeline tale of friendship, loyalty, and love has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. Tickets at artistreevt.org.

Scholar in Residence at GMC

7:30 p.m. Green Mountain College welcomes presentation by Scholar in Residence Dr. Jon Isham, 7:30-9 p.m. Public welcome. In Ackley Theater. One Brennan Circle, Poultney.

FRIDAY

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

Poultney Farmers’ Market

Bikram Yoga **

Intro to Starting a Microbusiness

Golf For A Cause

9 a.m. Town of Poultney farmers’ market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through the summer. Main St., Poultney. 9 a.m. Introduction to Starting a Microbusiness at BROC, 45 Union St., Rutland. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Free, for those looking to start a business or investigating self-employment. RSVP to 802-665-1744.

Story Hour

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

Story Time

10 a.m. Maclure Library offers two preschool story hours, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parents and care givers are encouraged to bring children from birth to 5 years old. This is a great chance for children to socialize and parents / care givers to make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas, and experiences and to learn from other parents. Today, Rutland Parent Child Center hosts. Snacks, crafts, stories, open playtime, dance, songs. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

** denotes multiple times and/or locations.

SEPT. 15

6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. Inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300. 13th annual Castleton Community Center Golf Outing at Lake St. Catherine Country Club to benefit Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program. 18hole, Captain & Crew, $10,000 hole-in-one contest, plus other prizes. $90 includes greens fee, cart, dinner, gifts, raffles, prizes. Register at 802-4683093. 2725 VT-30, Poultney.

Tunbridge World’s Fair

7 a.m. 146th Tunbridge World’s Fair, Sept. 14-17. Gates today 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Today features horse pulling, oxen and steer cart class, harness racing, horse show, judging, entertainment, pig racing, Buddy DeClown, children’s barnyard, rides, fair food, games, vendors, maple building, antique hill, and more. Visit tunbridgeworldsfair.com for admission and more details.

Open Swim **

8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

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

Foodways Fridays

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

Story Time

Magic: the Gathering

3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 422-9765.

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.

Castleton Homecoming Weekend

SEPT. 16 Spartan Races

CHESTER FALL FESTIVAL

6 a.m. The Spartan Race returns to the brutal birthplace of the Spartan Beast, Killington Resort, a.k.a., “Joe’s backyard.” Spartan Beast obstacle races today include: Ultra Beast Race, 26+ miles, 6-6:45 a.m. start times; the Beast Race, 12+ miles, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. start times; youth 1/2- and 1-mile Spartan Kids Races. Or just watch! Spectators welcome. Fees to watch, park, and participate. Full details, killington.com.

SEPT. 16-17

Chester Fall Festival

10 a.m. Chester Fall Craft Festival on the Green in Chester, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 65+ vendors with handmade crafts including wood products, glass, jewelry, photography, watercolors, fiber arts, pottery, quilts, soaps, and more. Plus, Dux the Balloon Man, kids’ tent, beer garden, music, local shops with sales, and more. Info, chesterfallfestival.org. Voted a Top 10 Fall Event for 2017 by Vt Chamber of Commerce.

Tunbridge World’s Fair

7 a.m. 146th Tunbridge World’s Fair, Sept. 14-17. Gates today 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Today features oxen pulling, livestock cavalcade, kids pedal tractor pull, horse show, juggling, magic, judging, entertainment, pig racing, Buddy DeClown, children’s barnyard, rides, fair food, games, vendors, maple building, antique hill, and more. Visit tunbridgeworldsfair.com for admission and more details.

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! Vendors or info, call 802-353-4620. Main St. (Route 100), Rochester.

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

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10 a.m. Castleton University welcomes all students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to join as the university hosts its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend, Sept. 15-17. Guests of all ages are invited to come enjoy a weekend full of family activities and events, including art exhibits, athletic events, petting zoo, golf tournament, library mini golf, raffles and more. Full schedule of events at castleton.edu/ homecoming.

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Bikram Yoga **

7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 1 hr. Bikram hot; 9 a.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Castleton Homecoming Weekend

Wonderpaws Festival

11 a.m. Wonderpaws Festival & Paw Parade in Downtown Rutland, on Center St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration starts 10 a.m. Parade starts noon. Kid-friendly, dog-friendly activities and demonstrations, vendors, specialists, raffles, contests of all kinds, and more. Free, open to the public.

5 p.m. Castleton University welcomes all students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to join as the university hosts its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend, Sept. 15-17. Guests of all ages are invited to come enjoy a weekend full of family activities and events, including art exhibits, athletic events, petting zoo, golf tournament, library mini golf, raffles and more. Full schedule of events at castleton.edu/homecoming.

Mixed Level Yoga

Bingo

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.

11 a.m. Maple View Farm Alpacas open house, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the farm and mill, 185 Adams Rd., Brandon. 23 alpacas at the farm plus mill operations and fiber demonstrations, and the gift shop. Info, mapleviewfarmalpacas.com or 802-247-5412.

Killington Section GMC

Bridge Club

6 p.m. Maple Valley Grange holds bingo. Doors open 6 p.m., games start 7 p.m. Food available. Dugway Road, Wallingford. Info, 802-353-4651.

Ken Burns: The Vietnam War

7 p.m. Free screening of Ken Burns: “The Vietnam War” documentary, followed by panel discussion, at Paramount Theatre, Rutland. paramountvt.org, 802775-0903. 30 Center St., Rutland.

Godspell

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

Farmers Market

9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Mount Equinox, Manchester. Long, steep climb to great view and historical exhibits in new summit visitors’ center, or join for lunch at the top by driving (fee). Weather dependent. Difficult, 5 1/2-7 miles. Meet at Rutland’s Main St. Park, near fire station, to carpool at 9 a.m. For info, call 802-773-2185.

Open Gym

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

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, 802-457-2355.

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Healthier Living Workshop

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SEPT. 16-17

10 a.m. Rutland Regional offers Healthier Living Workshop: Diabetes SelfManagement Program, Saturdays through Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 433 West St., Rutland. Led by trained leaders designed to help with action planning, healthy eating, exercise, monitoring blood sugar, managing stress, handling sick days. Register at 802-776-5507, cjburnell@rrmc.org. Free.

Traditional Craft Saturday

10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum hosts Traditional Craft Saturdays in September. This week, American Handmade Redward Pottery with Rick Hamelin of Warren, Mass. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission. 69 Old River Rd., Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.

National Alpaca Farm Day

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.

Benefit Golf Tournament

12 p.m. Seventh annual Okemo Mountain School benefit golf tournament at Tater Hill Golf Club. Registration and lunch begin 12 p.m. 18-hole shotgun start 1 p.m. Huge contests, prizes, raffles, mulligans, and more. Plus silent auction. $130 or $475 foursome. Sign up at kfoster@okemomountainschool.org. 6802 Popple Dungeon Rd, Chester.

Wonderpaws Story Time

1:30 p.m. Phoenix Books Rutland holds Wonderpaws Story Time with Bentley, part of Wonderpaws Festival on Center St. Read a book to or with Bentley, the book store dog. Free, open to all ages. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz.

Archaeological Research Talk

2 p.m. Staff from the University of Vermont Consulting Archaeology Program will be presenting a program on new archaeological, geospatial, mapping, and historical research about Mount Independence, at Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell. Part of Vt Archaeology Month. Gather at the museum for walk. Info, 802-948-2000. Admission $5 adults; free under age 15. Mount Independence Rd., Orwell.

Godspell

3 p.m. ArtisTree presents “Godspell” at The Grange, 65 Stage Rd., South Pomfret. “Godspell” was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, and took the world by storm. Features a parade of beloved songs. This timeline tale of friendship, loyalty, and love has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. Tickets at artistreevt.org. Today, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows.

Visit to Wing Farm

3 p.m. Vermont Land Trust’s 40th anniversary includes an event to visit Wing Farm, 222 Wing Farm Rd., Rochester. 3-5 p.m. Visit the 230-acre Wing Farm, conserved by four siblings in 2003. Learn about the settlement of the land, visit the historic barns, and see the reclaimed area on the West Branch of the White River. Register to attend at bit.ly/2wrkOJD or call 262-1222.

Opening Reception

4 p.m. Opening reception and artist talk by Joan Kahn about her paintings, at BigTown Gallery, 99 North Main St., Rochester. 4-5 p.m. Free, open to the public.

Selichot Worship

8 p.m. Selichot Worship at Congregation Shir Shalom, 1680 West Woodstock Ave., Woodstock. Info, 802-457-4840. All welcome.

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SUNDAY SEPT. 17

Spartan Races

8 a.m. The Spartan Race returns to the brutal birthplace of the Spartan Beast, Killington Resort, a.k.a., “Joe’s backyard.” Spartan Beast obstacle races today include: the Beast Race, 12+ miles, 8-9:30 a.m. start times; 3.5+ mile Sprint, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. star times; youth 1/2- and 1-mile Spartan Kids Races, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. start times. Or just watch! Spectators welcome. Fees to watch, park, and participate. Full details, killington.com.

Tunbridge World’s Fair

8 a.m. 146th Tunbridge World’s Fair, Sept. 14-17. Gates today 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Today features steer contest, antique tractor pull, gymkhana horse show, Dair Show, Swine Barn Show Ring, juggling, magic, judging, entertainment, pig racing, Buddy DeClown, children’s barnyard, rides, fair food, games, vendors, maple building, antique hill, and more. Visit tunbridgeworldsfair.com for admission and more details.

Bikram Yoga **

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

Eurobuilt Car Show

9 a.m. Eurobuilt Car Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Vermont State Fairgrounds. Show open to all European makes and models. Multiple classes, over 35 awards including Best of Show. Food, vendors. $20 show field ($15 pre-register). $5 spectators. 175 S. Main St., Rutland. eurobuiltvt.com.

Donation Day at Pyramid

9:30 a.m. Pawlet Community Church Sunday School begins this week, 9:30 a.m. All children welcome. Info, 802-325-2579. VT 133, Pawlet.

Chester Fall Festival

Castleton Homecoming Weekend

Home Run Derby

11 a.m. 4th annual Proctor Home Run Derby to support Proctor class of 2021. First batter 11 a.m. Proctor Youth League Fields. $10 entry fee. Concessions, for whole family. Info, 802-558-6178.

National Alpaca Farm Day

Dock Diving Competition

12 p.m. Rutland County Humane Society’s 10th annual Dog Dock Diving Competition at the Palms on Lake Bomoseen. Registration begins 11 a.m. Prizes for novice to pro. $10 entry fee for dogs. Donations for spectators. Info, 802-483-9171.

Devil’s Bowl Dirt Track

6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Open competition, Sportsman Modifieds, super stocks, mini stocks, Kind of Dirt Series Pro Stock Championship Finale, Carl Vladyka Memorial 29, Enduro Series Championship Finale. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

Pete’s Posse

7 p.m. Benefit for Woodstock Ski Runners Nordic Program, Pete’s Posse performs concert at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. General admission $25 adults, $22 members, $10 kids. pentanglearts.org. 31 the Green, Woodstock.

MONDAY

SEPT. 18 Bikram Yoga **

History Program

2 p.m. 48th annual meeting of the Middletown Springs Historical Society, 10 Park Ave., Middletown Springs. Dessert buffet, brief meeting with election of Trustees, and educator/writer/archaeologist Steve Butz presentation “The Shays’ Settlement Project: A Story of Revolt and Archaeology. Info, 802235-2376.

RRMC :

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

Art Workshop

10 a.m. Annie’s Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - collaborative artist group welcomes all levels, interests, mediums. Free. In memory of Ann Wallen. Info, 299-1777.

Family Playgroup

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

ALPACA OPEN HOUSE SEPT. 16-17

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

Level 1 & 2 Yoga

8:30 a.m. Level 1 & 2 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Killington Bone Builders

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

Open Swim

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

Monday Meals

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

Rutland Rotary

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

Smoking Cessation

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

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Bone Builders

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

Preschool Story Time

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

Smoking Cessation

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

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!

Level 1 Yoga

“All of Me” Screening

Toastmasters Open House

5:30 p.m. Rutland Regional Medical Center hosts free screening of documentary “All of Me” in CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC. Awardwinning film by Bess O’Brien focuses on lives of those strugging with eating disorders. $15, registration required, space is limited. Info, rrmc.org, 802-770-2400.

TUESDAY

Godspell

2 p.m. ArtisTree presents “Godspell” at The Grange, 65 Stage Rd., South Pomfret. “Godspell” was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, and took the world by storm. Features a parade of beloved songs. This timeline tale of friendship, loyalty, and love has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. Tickets at artistreevt.org.

Bikram Yoga **

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New Sunday School

3 p.m. Join Tango Norte for a milonga social dance at ArtisTree. 3 p.m. lesson; 4-7 p.m. dance. $22/ person; $44/ couple. BYOB. Light refreshments available. 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.

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9 a.m. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center holds a donation-based day of events with raised monies going to fight breast cancer. Jumpstart fitness 9-10 a.m.; Medication: Healing from Cancer 10-10:30 a.m.; Yoga/Relaxation 10:3011:30 a.m.; Healing Group Sound Session 11:30-12:30 p.m. pyramidvt.com. 120 Merchants Row, Rutland.

Milonga with Tango Norte

Open Swim **

SEPT. 19

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.

5:30 p.m. Level 1 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500. 6 p.m. Rutland Area Toastmasters Open House, at CCV, 60 West St., Rutland. 6-7:30 p.m. All welcome to open house to meet members, watch special guest speakers, and talk about the importance of communication skills for today’s professions.

Legion Bingo

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

Chess Club

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

Freelance Family Singers

7 p.m. Freelance Family Singers of Woodstock begin rehearsing for holiday concerts, 7-9 p.m. in First Congregational Church of Woodstock, Elm St. Small participation fee; scholarships available. No auditions, all singers welcome. Info, 802-457-3980.

Seeks approval for $21.7 million expansion project

continued from page 1 renovating the current orthopedic building across the street from the hospital’s main campus to accommodate finance and human resources staffers, who currently work in rental space. An additional $3.2 million would be for renovating the hospital’s loading dock, which was built in 1957, and an adjacent facility for the hospital’s dietary program. The remaining spending on the project is for financing costs and site drainage. The hospital expects to complete all parts of the project by the end of 2019. “It’s not to accommodate further growth,” said Tom Huebner, the CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center. “It’s really to accommodate services that we’re already providing.” The Vermont Orthopedic Clinic’s building was built to accommodate four providers, Huebner said. The building now has 12 providers, including orthopedic surgeons, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Huebner said RRMC’s orthopedic program is now one of the biggest serving the state — the same size as the orthopedic programs at the University of Vermont Medical Center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in in Burlington, Vt. and Lebanon, N.H, respectively. “We have particularly excellent clinicians,” Huebner said. “We’re really proud of the services.” The hospital’s application comes at a time when the Green Mountain Care Board has been scrutinizing statewide growth in orthopedic surgery. Kevin Mullin, the board chair, has questioned whether hospitals are building infrastructure that encourages too many people to get orthopedic surgery. On Thursday, Sept. 7, for the second year in a row, the board pressed Copley Hospital in Morrisville on its growing orthopedics program, which that hospital also says is one of the best in the state. The board told Copley to redo its fiscal year 2018 budget as a result of increasing revenue from orthopedic surgery.

“Orthopedics has grown at every hospital because of the aging of the population,” Huebner said. “As we get older things wear out and we need things like hip replacements, knee replacements and so forth.” Additionally, he said technology is constantly improving in orthopedics, so people can get new surgeries done to make them more mobile. At the same time more surgeries are being done, patients are able to go home sooner afterward, spending less time as inpatients. Huebner said it is unlikely the state’s focus on preventive health care will reduce the need for orthopedic surgery, because people need it to remain mobile. He said the places where the state can reduce demand include treatment of chronic diseases, like lung disease, mental health disorders and substance abuse. “Mobility is actually a great population health strategy,” he said. “If you can keep people on their feet and able to care for themselves, it often prevents other expenses.”

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WEDNESDAY SEPT. 13

FRIDAY

SEPT. 15

SATURDAY SEPT. 16

BRANDON

KILLINGTON

BRANDON

7 p.m. Town Green

7 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Pub

7 p.m. Town Hall

Duane Carleton w/ DC3

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern

Jazz Night w/ Zak Hampton’s Moose Crossing

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

9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter

Half-Way to St Paddy’s Day w/ Supply & Demand, Fiddlewitch, The Country Down

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Donal O’Shaughnessy

8 p.m. The Foundry The Heavily Bros

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Tony Lee Thomas Duo

Sept. 14 BARNARD 5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Market Goat Broke Loose

KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic

7 p.m. The Foundry Joey Leone Duo

MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

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

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Mike Schwaner

RUTLAND 9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega

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

Stafford Technical Center Student Openings 9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

Local’s Night w/ Duane Carleton

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Main Street Park Rutland City Band

Silent Movie “Terror Island” & “The Man From Beyond”

KILLINGTON 7 p.m. Summit Lodge

Spartan Race Toga Party w/ DJ Dave

7 p.m. The Foundry

9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic w/ Chris Pallutto

STOCKBRIDGE 11 a.m. Wild Fern

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

Ryan Fuller

MONDAY

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Donal O’Shaughnessy

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Tony Lee Thomas Duo

SEPT. 18 LUDLOW

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

RUTLAND

9 p.m. The Killarney

RUTLAND

8 a.m. Rutland Police Station

PITTSFIELD

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

Thursday

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POULTNEY Miss Guided Angels

7 p.m. Paramount Theatre Ken Burns: The Vietnam War

7 p.m. Rutland Jewish Center Folk Dancing: Multi-Ethnic

7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Josh Jakab

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D

STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. The Wild Fern Michael Stegner

TINMOUTH

Officers Down 5K & Community Day

11 a.m. Center Street

WOODSTOCK 7 p.m. Town Hall Theatre Pete’s Posse

10 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Andraudy

Clay & John Canfield

RUTLAND

9 p.m. CJ’s Suds South

Krishna Guthrie

DJ Dirty D

9:30 p.m. The Venue WOODSTOCK

WOODSTOCK 7 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Jamie Ward: Piano & Vocals

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

Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Chris Powers

SUNDAY SEPT. 17

CASTLETON

11 a.m. The Palms at Prospect Bay

10th Annual Rutland County Humane Society Dock Diving

SOUTH POMFRET

KILLINGTON

TUESDAY

SEPT. 19 POULTNEY 8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam

RUTLAND 7 p.m. The Venue

Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson

8 p.m. Center Street Alley Trivia

8 a.m. Killington Resort K1 Base Lodge Area

Open Mic w/ Jim Yeager

Spartan Race

5 p.m. The Foundry Jazz Night

District mergers:

Standalones Rutland, Ira allowed to merge with new districts

continued from page 5 standalone districts to hook up with newly formed ones. After getting voter approval to form two new school districts merged into one supervisory union, the Act 46 teams went to the state board for the next step: to allow Rutland Town to connect to the Wells Springs Unified School District with Middletown Springs and Wells, and to have Ira connect to the Quarry Valley Unified School District with Poultney, Proctor and West Rutland. Rutland Town operates a prekindergarten-through-eight school and pays tuition for high school students. Because Rutland Town and Ira operate differently from all the school districts surrounding them, they do not have nearby merger options. Ira’s cost per student is lower than any other non-operating school district in a 50 mile area. Both school districts performed self-evaluations and argued they

are meeting the goals of Act 46 within their current structures. Judy Pullinen, the superintendent for Rutland Southwest, said Rutland Town has a tradition of tuitioning students to 15 high schools and has developed strong connections to other schools in its current supervisory union. She said the proposal shows Rutland Town meets or exceeds the expectations of Act 46. By the end of November, communities must vote for proposed mergers or they will be putting the fate of their school districts in the hands of the state. Some communities have been trying to figure out how to use the alternative structure language in Act 46, especially since districts that operate schools can’t merge with those that pay tuition for students in the same grades. Act 49, which passed in May, gives districts more merger options and extends the deadlines for merger votes. One of the changes allows

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districts that are already merging to let a third school district tag along, something lawmakers called a 2-by2-by-1. The lone school district does not get to share in the tax incentives but is allowed to continue operating as it has been and is protected when the state redraws the map of school districts in 2019. Donna Russo-Savage, principal assistant to the state education secretary, explained the new law this way: “When a side-by-side has happened, another [school district] can come to the merged ones and say we should be in the same supervisory union.” In this instance, Rutland Town and Ira don’t believe they should be merged under the statewide plan and believe they should be part of the same supervisory union, she added. The secretary of education recommended the state board accept this proposal, and members did with a voice vote. The merger will become effective July 1.

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• 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 21

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Cereal grain 5. Small constellation 8. Pouch 11. Beef comes in these 13. Chest muscle 14. Maine city 15. Salian 16. Int’l fraternal organization 17. Greek god of war 18. Canadian harbour 20. Firearm 21. Deities 22. North, Central and South 25. After the 16th 30. Used in herbal medicine 31. Whale (Norwegian) 32. Excessive fluid accumulation in tissues 33. Insect appendages 38. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.) 41. Small Arab monarchy 43. Former U.S. President 45. Short-lived, slender insects 47. Forms after a cut 49. Fuel 50. Made of wood 55. Whale ship captain 56. Small bed 57. Supreme being 59. NY Giants owner 60. Consumed 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Promotional materials 63. Business term 64. Famous cartoonist

CLUES DOWN 1. Former CIA 2. Expression of sorrow or pity 3. Rhythmic patter in Indian music 4. Invests in little enterprises 5. Highest point 6. Incomes 7. Poisonous plant 8. Period in astronomy 9. Passed with flying colors 10. Professional certificate 12. Dublin college scholar 14. Heroic tale 19. Satisfy 23. __ student, learns healing 24. Beloved golfer Rodriguez 25. Car mechanics group 26. Not the start 27. Engage in a contest 28. Energy-saving module 29. Within reach 34. Forms adjectives 35. Snitch 36. Data executive 37. Hostelry 39. Helps people see 40. “MASH” actor Gould 41. Bridge building degree 42. Moreover 44. Spoke 45. Volcanic craters 46. Swedish rock group 47. __ Veda: liturgical chant 48. Former footballer Ochocinco 51. Swiss river 52. Klu Klux __ 53. Italian Island 54. Catches 58. Baseball stat Solutions on page, 21

Here “It” comes again

I have spent the last week trying to convince my 13-year-old son to join me at the theater to see Stephen King’s epic horror film, “It.” As I mentioned in last week’s column, initially he was indifferent to going, even after I played him the online trailer. However, after a couple of clown nightmares, he became officially petrified and flat-out refused to go. Each night during this past week I mentioned going to see the movie and each time I brought it up, he became more and more reluctant to join me. Normally I would succumb to his wishes, but I genuinely got concerned that he was letting an unfounded fear disable him. So I used the leverage of a new airsoft gun to get him onboard. Reluctantly, he joined me this past Saturday as we headed to the theater for a matinee. The crowds were discernibly bigger than normal, which led me to think that “It” was going to be a big winner at the box office. My hunch turned out correct as the film made history as the largest opening for a horror film. Once inside the theater, just prior to the film beginning, I reiterated my mantra that horror films are just pretend. The whole point is to let the fear wash over you with the understanding that it’s all fictional. The bonus is that scary movies are great exercises in facing your fears because there’s no harm in engaging in them (the same can’t be said for skydiving). Even with my pep talk, he still seemed skittish, but I gave him reassurance and credit for being there. Unfortunately, in the first five minutes of the film IT something completely horrific happens that sets the tone for the rest of the picture. My son became virtually unglued at the scene and as such, curled up in a together. ball, put his hands over his ears, and nuzzled into my He begrudgingly joined me and settled back into his shoulder. seat. About ten minutes went by before he nudged me I encouraged him to be brave, but he was having on the arm. “Dad, we have to go,” he stated. “I just peed none of it. Thankfully after a few minutes he relaxed my pants.” back into his seat and I looked at him in shock; SCARY MOVIES ARE GREAT continued watching. A few he stared back at me with more startling moments a blank look on his face. EXERCISES IN FACING YOUR FEARS occurred in the next half For a moment, I pictured BECAUSE THERE’S NO HARM IN hour before he leaned into myself receiving the Worst me and stated that he had Father of the Year award, ENGAGING IN THEM. to go to the bathroom. I but then my sixth sense told him to hurry, knowing that he would lose track of kicked in. the storyline if he was gone too long. “You’re lying,” I responded, hoping secretly that I A good five to seven minutes went by before a finally was right and would not have to go home knowing I got up to look for him. Sure enough, when I walked out forced my son into a situation where he wet his pants of the theater, he was standing in the lobby near the exit in public. doors. I motioned for him to come, but he shook his “Ok, fine,” he responded. “But if this freaky clown head no. stuff keeps up I’m going to have a real accident!” While I could appreciate his defiance under the On that note I told him that if he didn’t man-up circumstances, I was determined to see this lesson and watch the rest of the film without distraction, the through. I walked over to him and in my best dad voice, airsoft gun would never materialize. From that point made it clear that we were walking back into the theater on, he never said another word and in fact, by the end of the film seemed desensitized by the clown and his horrifying antics. Once we emerged from the theater, I congratulated him on his courage, even mentioning how creative (albeit desperate) his incontinence act was. We had a good laugh and then talked about fear and its ability to keep us from living life. Coaches call that a “teachable moment” and while I may have scarred my son for life when it comes to the circus, he at least has an understanding of how fear works on our decision making. “It” is the brain child of horror writer Stephen King, and arguably one of his most terrifying stories. This film adaptation (there was a TV mini-series in the 90s ) uses specialized camera work and grotesque imagery to frighten audiences not only with tension but also shock. I have seen many scary films in my lifetime and this definitely ranks as one of the best in terms of stirring up unsettling fears. Check this one out if you feel like facing your own fears or if you’re a fan of King’s twisted mind. Just be prepared for two hours of disturbing content wrapped in a teenage drama. A nightmarish “A-” for “It.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

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WWII author Martin Irons to discuss his first book Thursday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.—The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library welcome local resident Martin Irons to the library on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. He will discuss his first book, “Phalanx Against the Divine Wind, Protecting the First Carrier Task Force During World War 2.” It is the story of the U.S.S. Haynsworth DD 700, which was one of nine sister destroyers that formed Squadron 62 in 1944. After months of protecting aircraft carriers, the ship was struck during the Kikusui No. 1, the largest kamikaze attack of World War II. For the Haynsworth and the Fifth Fleet, it was a fight for survival against nearly 700 enemy planes in an epic battle that spanned 30 hours. Twelve of her crew were lost, including John R. Dyer, Jr., Radioman Third Class, formerly of Rutland. The crew of the U.S.S. Haynsworth carried the weight of the attack throughout their lifetimes. For one young radioman, Jack McAllister, the attack defined his life in unexpected ways. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Martin Irons is the son of an Army officer and military librarian, which fueled his interest in history and World War II. As a child at Fort Sill, Okla., he played with his brother in derelict B-29 Superfortress bombers. Playing soldier, he and the other children used Army surplus gear. Toy soldiers led to building WWII model tanks, planes, and ships. The quest for the background information of important battles led to the start of a collection of World War II literature early in life. Using his background as a scientist and former Army Reserve officer, Irons labors to bring unwritten World War II stories to light. Firsthand accounts by surviving World War II sailors, marines and pilots bring his narratives to life. This event is free and open to the public. The Fair Haven Free Library is located at 107 North Main St., Fair Haven.

farming sites (the earliest known in northern New England), to Revolutionary War shipwrecks, to 19th century farmsteads and industrial sites. The South Champlain Historical Ecology Project was started in 2015 to investigate prehistoric Native American sites around the southern end of Lake Champlain. This is one of the most ecologically diverse and historically significant settings within the state of Vermont, but is also an area where almost no archaeology has been conducted. Preliminary excavations have demon-

Thursday, Sept. 14—KILLINGTON— The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) begins its 2017 fall season with the annual Meet Your Neighbor Night tradition. This year the event is being hosted by former club president Pat Keim Thursday evening, Sept. 14. This event is free to attend. Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided by the GKWC board members. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with fellow members after the summer. Returning members are encouraged to invite other women who are new in the community to attend and learn more about the club.

For more info, visit tinyurl.com/y94tdqyt. To RSVP, go to evite.me/djgbdy96JA. The GKWC (formerly known as the Sherburne Women’s Club) is a civic organization founded in Killington over 50 years ago. The club has given away over $100,000 in local student scholarships as well as to area nonprofit organizations, charities and schools. The club invites members (current, former and potential) to join or rejoin and consider supporting this very worthwhile organization that does so much for the community. Membership applications can be found at swcvt. com/membershipapplication.htm.

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The author of this book will be at the Fair Haven Free Library, Thursday, Sept. 14, to discuss it.

Local archaeologist to give talk at Maclure Library Thursday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.—PITTSFORD— Maclure Library will host a program with Elly Spensley Moriarty Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in celebration of Vermont Archaeology Month. Moriarty will present “The Southern Lake Champlain Historical Ecology Project.” Vermont has a remarkably rich and diverse archaeological heritage that spans almost 13,000 years of human history. Sites range from Native American campsites used by Paleo-Indians (the earliest Vermonters), to 12th century Native American

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strated that humans have been interacting with this special landscape starting as early as 11,000 years ago, continuing up until the present day. Elly Spensley Moriarty grew up in Pittsford and attended Otter Valley Union High School before studying archaeology at Williams College and Boston University. She and her husband Matthew (also an archaeologist) have been running the South Champlain Historical Ecology Project in West Haven for the past two summers. Maclure Library, 840

Arch Street, Pittsford, is ADA accessible and the program is free and open to the public. For more information visit maclurelibrary.org or call 802-483-2972. Vermont Archaeology Month highlights Vermont’s remarkable ancient and historic past through informative lectures, interesting workshops, hands-on demonstrations and fun outdoor recreation opportunities. For more information, visit historicsites.vermont.gov/ archaeology_month.

Dr. Jon Isham named 2017 Residency Visiting Scholar at Green Mountain College Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.—POULTNEY— Green Mountain College (GMC), the nation’s top-ranked college for environmental, social and economic sustainability education, is pleased to announce that the 2017 Residency Visiting Scholar in the college’s online master of science in resilient and sustainable communities (MSRSC), master of science in environmental studies (MSES), and sustainable master of business administration (SMBA) will be Dr. Jon Isham. Beginning Sept. 13, Dr. Isham’s residency will feature a mix of academic, social, and recreational sessions. Dr. Isham will be accessible to students on the Poultney campus, who can then continue dialogue with him in the online environment. On Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:30-9 p.m., the public is welcome to attend a Scholar in Residence presentation by Dr. Isham, at GMC’s Ackley Theater. GMC is located at One Brennan Circle, Poultney. For more information, visit greenmtn.edu.

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Dig into history with Archaeology Month program at state site Saturday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—On Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m., staff from the University of Vermont Consulting Archaeology Program will be presenting a program on new archaeological, geospatial, mapping, and historical research about Mount Independence at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. The program is part of September’s Vermont Archaeology Month. The talk will concentrate on happenings of 240 years ago when the Americans attempted to take back Mount Independence from the British in the fall

of 1777. Much of this effort took place on or near the southern defenses. The research is part of the site’s grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program (National Park Service). Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 15, and includes the museum and all the trails. The Mount Independence State Historic Site is one of the best preserved Revolutionary War archeological sites. It is located at 497 Mount Independence Road, Orwell. For more information, visit historicsites.vermont.gov or call 802948-2000.

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Castleton hosts annual homecoming weekend Sept. 15-17—CASTLETON—Castleton University welcomes all students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to join as the university hosts its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend. Running from Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 17, guests are invited to come enjoy a weekend full of family activities and events, including art exhibits, athletic events, petting zoo, golf tournament, library

mini golf, raffles and more. Homecoming weekend will kickoff at 5 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday the Castleton Spartan football team will gear up to take on Norwich University at 6 p.m. Prior to the game, guests are welcomed to participate in tailgating activities including the Family Fun Zone and other crafts for all ages in the lot adjacent to Spartan Stadium. Other events include the

Castleton Scholars Celebration displaying student work from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Library Mini Golf from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wildlife Encounters: Exotic Petting Zoo and Show at 2 p.m. The weekend will conclude on Sunday with additional sporting events, activities and art exhibits, along with a rubber ducky race and annual golf tournament. For more information visit castleton. edu/homecoming.

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The IDF World Cup tour returned to Killington Sept. 8 - 10 for an exciting, high-speed showdown on a favorite track. In the Open division, Thiago Lessa of Brazil took first, followed by Tim Del Rosario of the United States, Max Ballesteros of Brazil and Aaron Hampshire of the United States, respectively. Finish Size Emily Pross of the United States won the Women’s division, followed by Cassandra Duchesne of Canada in second and Sabrina Abriosi in third. In the Juniors division, Daniel 10.3125” x 8” Minsky of the United States took first, followed by Taylor Cook of New Zealand in second and Bruno Viera of Brazil in third. Jeff Monologski of the United States took first in the Masters division, followed by John Fletcher, also of the United States. In Luge, Ryan Farmer of the United States led Canadians Kolby Parks in second and Tim Koch in third. The Killington World Cup was the final event of the 2017 tour and was the only North American World Cup in 2017.

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Local farm celebrates National Alpaca Farm Day with open house weekend Sept. 16-17—BRANDON—During the month of September alpaca breeders from across the United States will invite the public to come to their farm to meet their alpacas and learn more about these inquisitive, unique animals. On Sept. 16-17 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Maple View Farm Alpacas and the Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio will welcome guests at the farm in Brandon. Located on 100 scenic acres, Maple View Farm currently is home to 23 alpacas. The farm and mill are located at 185 Adams Road, off Arnold District Road, north of Brandon. There are two types of alpacas. The Huacaya (wa-Ki’-ah) is the more common of the two and has a fluffy, extremely fine coat. The Suri is the rarer of the two and has fiber that is silky and resembles pencillocks. Maple View Farm has Huacaya alpacas. Alpacas are alert, intelligent and curious. Social animals that seek companionship, alpacas communicate by softly humming. Alpacas are shorn, without harm, annually. They produced five to ten pounds of luxurious fiber.

Because of its soft texture, alpaca fiber is sometimes compared to cashmere. Alpaca is just as warm as, yet onethird the weight, of wool. It comes in 22 natural colors, yet can be dyed any desired shade. Containing no lanolin, alpaca fiber is also naturally hypoallergenic. During the open house, visitors will be able to visit with the alpacas, observe the mill operations and see fiber demonstrations. For more information, visit mapleviewfarmalpacas or call 802247-5412.

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Pens ready: annual Horace Greeley Writers’ Symposium set for October Registration is available online at horacegreeleyfoundation.org. Registration forms can also be found in brochures throughout the region, and at the Poultney Public Library. Onsite registration will be available at the event, as well. The Horace Greeley Writers’ Symposium is a celebration of Horace Greeley’s life. The symposium explores the art of writing as presented by publishers and writers in the fields of literature, poetry, philosophy, and history. This year’s keynote speaker is Oregon author and filmmaker, Marilyn Johnston. She received a fellowship from Oregon Literary Arts, a Robert Penn Warren Award, the Donna J. Stone National Literary Award for Poetry, and won the 2017 Flash Fiction Contest by the Salmon Creek Journal. She founded the

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POULTNEY—In its 15th year of offering the writers’ symposium, the non-profit Horace Greeley Foundation, funded through donations and proceeds from symposium fees, is dedicated to promoting the writer’s trade and the spirit of public oration that was central to Greeley’s life. What is perhaps equally central to the foundation’s mission is preserving the sense of place and memory of life in a small New England village. Each year, it meets in those places where Greeley lived, worked, debated and voraciously read the books and journals that fed his intellectual curiosity. The symposium will be held Saturday, Oct. 21,9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the United Baptist Church, On the Green, East Poultney. Registration for this event is $80 ($65 early registration before Sept. 15), with a special student rate of $20.

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Mid-Valley Veterans’ Writers and is a creative writing instructor for the Artists in the Schools program, primarily working with incarcerated youth. “Red Dust Rising,” a collection of poems about her family’s healing from war, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Additional featured speakers include: Joni Cole, the author of “Another Bad-Dog Book” and a regular contributor to The Writer magazine; Jackie Gordon, a self publisher and public speaker for many years, who is often asked to speak on the personality profile based on her third book, “Do You Know You”; Laird Christensen, director of the English and writing programs at Green Mountain College; and others. For more information, visit horacegreeleyfoundation.org.

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Chester Fall fest designated Top 10 Fall Event for 2017

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Sept. 16-17—CHESTER—Designated by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce as one of Vermont’s “Top 10 Fall Events” for 2017, the annual Chester Fall Craft Festival will be held on Sept. 16-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Green in Chester. Crowds converge on the Green to explore the unique handmade crafts offered by over 65 vendors. Handmade crafts will include wood products, glass, jewelry, photography, watercolors, fiber arts, pottery, quilts, soaps and more. A children’s tent and Dux the Balloon Man will keep little ones entertained. Discover the beer garden behind the Fullerton Inn on Saturday, stroll through the quaint stone village, listen to music, explore local shops and galleries, and sample

a wide variety of interesting food. Musical entertainment on Saturday: 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Last Chance Band; 12-1 p.m., Will Danforth; 2-3 p.m., Matt Meserve, piano and vocals. Musical entertainment on Sunday: 12-7 p.m., Root 7; 1:302:30 p.m., DV8 Band. The festival is held rain or shine, and there is something for everyone. Sponsored by the Chester Rotary Club, the Festival is a hallmark of the beginning of fall in this quintessential New England village. Follow signs in town to the Newsbank parking lot off Cobleigh Street. There will be shuttle service between Newsbank Parking Lot and the Green. For more information, visit chesterfallfestival.org.

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Rutland Area Toastmasters h house with guest speak Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Area Toastmasters invites residents to its open house to meet members and watch special guest speakers Laurie MusickWright and Peg Flory talk about the importance of communication skills for today’s professional. The open house will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. at CCV Rutland, 60 West St., Rutland. “Rutland Area Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their com-

munication and leadership skills,” said Richard Baker, club president. Following the speakers will be a Table Topics demonstration. “Table Topics are one of my favorite parts of the meeting,” said Club Treasurer Bill Forbes. “This is where guests and members can choose to speak for one to two minutes on a topic proposed by the Topics Master. It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet.” The Rutland Area Toastmasters Club is not a service club. It is an educational organization open to

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Sherburne Memorial Library Killington, Vermont

Vermont Fairy Tale Festival September 23, 2017 10 a.m- 4 p.m Free and open to the public (Recommend donating a non-perishable item for the food shelf or an item for the Humane Society)

Children and Families will receive a passport with a list of Fairy Tales they can visit plus a bag to take home the fabulous things they create at each booth

Costumed book characters will be available through out the day for photos and interactions

Storytelling performances Imagination-Creativity-Building a lifelong love of literature 20 Participating Libraries through out the state will be represented here in Killington

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Pete’s Posse to perform be Friday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Pete’s Posse is coming to Woodstock Sept. 15 for a 7 p.m. show at the Town Hall Theatre; a major fundraiser for the Wood-

stock Nordic Ski Runners. All proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Nordic team. Vermont’s very own traditional roots power trio, Pete’s Posse is three

generations of musicians who have come together to create their own electrifying sound they call “multi-generational roots music.” The posse is composed of acclaimed

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Dock diving dogs take to Lake Bomoseen for humane society benefit Sunday, Sept. 17, 12 p.m.—LAKE BOMOSEEN—The Rutland County Humane Society’s 10th annual Dog Dock Diving competition will take place Sunday, Sept. 17, from 12-3 p.m. at the Palms on Lake Bomoseen (off of Route 30). Registration begins at 11 a.m. There will be prizes for first, second, and third

place longest jumps in categories from novice to professional. There is a $10 entry fee for dogs, and donations are requested for spectators.All are invited to stop by to watch or compete. For more information, call Rutland County Humane Society at 802483-9171, or email jen@ rchsvt.org.

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Dogs of all colors, shapes, and sizes — some as large as this Newfoundland — walked Center Street in the 2016 Wonderpaws Festival.

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Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—Wonderpaws Festival and Paw Parade will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Center Street in Rutland. This community event provides the opportunity for kids, families and community members to celebrate a day in downtown with their dogs. The event is free and open to the public. However, all dogs must register to attend the event, a $10 fee. Register online at wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org. Registration at the event begins at 10 a.m. The parade starts at noon, with judging for the various contest categories between 11 a.m. and noon. A raffle of Pet Gear merchandise will be open to all. Registration includes participation for dogs and dog owners in the Wonderpaws Festival Paw Parade, a token of appreciation for all participants, entrance into a raffle plus a chance to win awards. The festival will feature many kid-friendly and dog-friendly activities and demonstrations. In addition, visitors may explore dog-related vendors and specialists. Events include: hay maze, obstacle course, scavenger hunt, agility demonstrations, book reading, dog treat making, dog masks and ear making, and more. Contests include: Best Pooch Smooch, Best Voice, Best Pet/Owner Look-A-Like, Smallest Dog, Best Dressed, Most Entertaining, Wildest Wag, Best Smile, Longest Tail, Shortest Legs, Most Mysterious Heritage, Most Glamorous, and Best Dog Float. For more information, visit wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org.

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enefit show for Nordic team musician Pete Sutherland (fiddle, piano, banjo, melodica and vocals), his talented protégé Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, viola, mandolin, foot percussion and vocals) and the

uber-dynamic Tristan Henderson (guitars, mandolin, jaw harp, foot percussion and vocals). There will be a live auction during the break with great gear, tickets, and

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Reservations recommended: 802.775.2290 Restaurant open Thursday-Monday, 5:30-9 pm www.redcloverinn.com innkeepers@redcloverinn.com 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT Just off Route 4 in the heart of the Killington Valley GarrenTee Photography

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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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Clear River Tavern

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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

Pasta Pot

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Chef owned, the Pasta Pot has 40 years of authentic Italian cuisine under its belt. Whether you’re in the mood for ante pasta, pasta, pizza or homemade entrees, you’ll be satisfied. All menu entrees and pasta are available in half orders and don’t forget to ask about seasonal dishes. (802) 422-3004

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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 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

Old World Tradition

fresh. simple. delicious! 1/2 price appetizers & flaTbreads DAILY from 4-5 p.m. OPEN DAILY AT 4 P.M.

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

SUNDAY DINNER specials

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.

Choose any Entree from sunday dinner menu plus soup or salad and includes 2 meatballs per person

Red Clover

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

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

pasta | veal | Chicken seafood | steak | flatbreads

Rosemary’s

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

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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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Woodstock Area Jewish Community Congregation Shir Shalom A member of the Union for Reform Judaism

Courtesy of Middletown Springs Historical Society

Artifacts found in the Shays’ Settlement Project archaeological excavations are displayed.

Historical Society Meeting to include archaeological study presentation

High Holy Days 2017/5778 | Services led by Rabbi Ilene Haigh Sat, September 16 8:00 pm

Selichot worship

Wed, September 20 6:00 pm

Erev Rosh HaShana evening worship and potluck supper

Thurs, September 21 10:00 am Fri, September 29 7:30 pm Sat, September 30 10:00 am 2:00 pm 5:00 pm

Rosh HaShana morning worship and childrens’ service, followed by Tashlich Kol Nidre: Erev Yom Kippur worship Yom Kippur morning worship, including Yiskor Meditative hike up Mount Tom Ne’ilah concluding service followed by community break-the-fast potluck

For more information call 802-457-4840 or email of ice@shirshalomvt.org Congregation Shir Shalom, 1680 West Woodstock, Road, Woodstock, VT

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Sunday Sept. 17, 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—Educator, writer and archaeologist Steve Butz will give a presentation titled “The Shays’ Settlement Project: A Story of Revolt and Archaeology” at the 48th annual Meeting of the Middletown Springs Historical Society on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Historical Society Building, 10 Park Ave. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. with a dessert buffet, and a brief business meeting with election of Trustees for 2017-18. Mr. Butz will lecture at 2:30 p.m. The Shays’ Settlement Project is the first formal archaeological

study of the ruins of a fortified 18th century settlement located in the mountains of Southern Vermont near the New York border. The settlement was founded by Captain Daniel Shays and his fellow refugees who fled from Massachusetts following the uprising he commanded there in 1787. Incredibly, this lost site of American history lay hidden and untouched for over 200 years until its rediscovery in April 2013. The lecture on the Shays’ Settlement Project weaves together several themes: the tale of the present day archaeological investiga-

tion; the history of Shays’ Vermont settlement; the story of his heroic life as a captain in the Continental Army; his role in the infamous “Shays’Rebellion”; and his impact on American law. The discovery of the settlement has revealed a lost piece of American history, and is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Vermont today. The Historical Society dining room is accessible to people with disabilities and all are welcome at this free event. Exhibit rooms will also be open 2-4 p.m. For more information, call David Wright at 235-2376.

Rutland Regional showcases Bess O’Brien eating disorder documentary, “All of Me” Monday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Regional Medical Center will be hosting a free showing of the newly released documentary, “All of Me,” on Monday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the CVPS/ Leahy Community Health Education Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland. This film by award winning filmmaker Bess O’Brien focuses on the lives of women, girls and boys who are caught in the downward spiral of eating disorders and their struggle to regain a sense of self-compassion and healing. It also focuses on the parents who struggle with their children around this devastating disease. Although the film focuses primarily on bulimia and anorexia, the underlying issues of other eating disorders are touched upon in the film. In addition, “All of Me” delves deep into the often pervasive ways that food, dieting, and body image affect all of us on a daily basis. Many of us may not be diagnosed with an official eating disorder but struggle with our own histories and insecurities around food and weight. Most importantly, “All of Me” centers on what are the underlying emotional issues that eating disorders stem from, including depression, anxiety, trauma, sensitivity, control, perfectionism, and other mental health issues. In addition, the movie gives hope to those struggling — people can recover and reclaim their bodies, their emotional connection with themselves and others. For more information about this free film viewing, visit rrmc.org/classes-events

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Rutland Regional to offer Chair Aerobics RUTLAND—Those that may have difficulty standing or walking can still exercise. Rutland Regional Medical Center is offering Chair Aerobics, Mondays and Thursdays, Oct. 2-19, 10-11 a.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional, 160 Allen Street, Rutland. Sign up by Sept. 18. The class, instructed by Allyson Taggart, NASM-CPT, will focus on strength, endurance, and flexibility.

It is suitable for most beginner levels, and geared towards those who are disabled, recovering from an injury, experiencing joint problems, and/or have difficulty performing exercises that require standing, walking, or running for any length of time. Cost for this course is $15 and payments must be received by Sept. 18. Registration is required by calling 802-772-2400 or visiting rrmc.org.

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Gemini moon brings complications By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye

This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Virgo Sun, and a Taurus Moon. On Monday, the Moon entered Gemini and a whole new raft of aspects began to show up, adding fuel to an already tense astrological fire. If we take the earthquakes and hurricanes that have ravaged the rest of the world, and throw a few out-ofcontrol solar flares into the mix, the thought of me showing up with a few half-baked predictions seems totally absurd. With that in mind, I hope you will excuse me from making any concrete statements about a situation that can only be defined as an apocalyptic crapshoot. Let’s hope we all make it through the latest series of catastrophes, and that you can take something meaningful from this week’s ‘scopes.

Honey festival all about the bees

By Stephen Seitz

PROCTORSVILLE—Judging from the number of parked cars on Depot Street in Proctorsville, the annual Golden Stage Inn Honey Festival last weekend created a lot of advance buzz. “We’ve had the inn for seven years, and this is the fifth festival,” said Julie Lynn Wood, who runs the inn with her husband, Michael. Wood said that she and her friend, Jess Goodman of the Goodman’s American Pie pizzeria got the idea for the festival after visiting Bennington’s annual garlic festival. “We’re both beekeepers,” she said. “We wanted to celebrate Vermont businesses and products, and honeybees are a local business. I started keeping bees 10 years ago. It seemed to be a cool, fun way to participate in nature, and that’s exactly what it is. It’s all about the bees.” Siobhan Nadler of Mount Holly said she wants to join that club. She attended the festival to get information on how to start her own apiary. “I plan to start in the spring,” she said. “I’ve always been fascinated by bees. I don’t eat a lot of honey, to be truthful, but I love bees.” Beekeeper Peter Hadeka, representing the Vermont Beekeepers Association, said the first thing a budding apiarist should do is join the association and attend the workshops. “Get a mentor, if possible,” he said, “and there are plenty of YouTube videos.” Hadeka said the bee population is doing just fine, and has never seen colony collapse disorder in Vermont. “I don’t think it exists,” he said. “California imports 1.8 million hives every year for the almond trees. Then Honey festival, page 25

Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

March 21 - April 20

June 21 - July 20

September 21 - October 20

December 21 - January 20

ou can’t expect this to turn into a fairy tale. Your experience is showing you a great deal about yourself. If you can put your finger on what made things so complicated it will take you all the way back to your childhood. This is why you can’t put a BandAid on your current situation; the story is deep and it runs you from within. Whatever’s going on isn’t going to change its tune until you reckon with the past and begin to realize that you can’t make a life out of its remnants. Pull yourself together, look at this for what it is, and accept the fact that it may be time to move on.

ou can move forward if you’re willing to get some help. You’re biggest problem comes from the fact that you’ve projected such a self-sufficient front, everyone assumes that you’re totally fine working things out on your own. There are times when all of us need a little help from our friends. You are either in over your head or in need of a trusted ally who is willing to sit and let you unburden yourself. To admit this is no sign of weakness. And it would change things for the better if you could finally find a way to stop needing to be the one who has it all under control.

oo many issues keep you wondering how this will go. Things that seemed clear to you three months ago have been messed up by the games that people play. You’re so involved you can’t see anything objectively; aside from that you’ve got so much internal stuff going on, you could use a retreat to a Buddhist monastery. Somehow or other the drama quotient needs to be toned down so that you can pull things together. Only you can figure out how to shut off the noise and begin to see that underneath all this complication it’s a simple matter of “Should I stay, or should I go?”

hings have settled down because you’ve decided not to look at them. This is one way to handle what you can’t deal with but it will eventually take its toll. Don’t be stupid about any pressure you feel to keep pretending that you aren’t ready to scream. If telling the truth feels like it might ruin a good time, the fact is it will set you free. Tact and timing are of the essence in situations like this. Before you expose yourself to the dangers of direct confrontation, consider taking the back road the next time you engage in conversation with whoever doesn’t want to hear you out.

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Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

ou’d be okay with this if you had a better sense of where people are really coming from. It takes time to get to know anyone. You aren’t street smart enough to be able to tell if your latest connection has anything to it. You know better than anyone that it’s never a good policy to sell yourself short. Even at the risk of appearing to be a complete and total snob you’d be smart to remain as aloof as you can until they show you who they really are. If you get into this without taking their sincerity, and their credentials out for a test drive you could wind up in big trouble.

his is one of those things that won’t solve itself. You have finally reached the point where you are totally sure that it is no longer up to you to keep it together. The bigger question is: where do you want to go from here? To spend too much time unraveling what went wrong keeps you stuck. When the ones who expect you to figure it all out for them refuse to take care of their own business, you have to ask yourself if your presence in this little soap opera is doing anyone any good. Keep that in mind. It’s only a matter of time; dropping the ball is always an option.

f you’re feeling confused it’s because your roots are being pulled out of the soil. The internal longing to return to something you can connect with isn’t being met. Logic is fruitless in situations like this. If no one seems to understand, or if you’re feeling like a stranger in a strange land, it’s because whoever or whatever you’ve defined yourself to be is no longer who you’ve always known. Be gentle with yourself and try to be flexible enough to understand that the ones you love had no way of knowing that things could change this much, any more than you did!

here’s no sense getting all worked up about things. Minor infractions, repairs, and/or issues, petty BS, other people’s stuff; anything of this nature is not worth your time. For the next month or so, you need to be able to wear a big smile, be open and trusting about everything, and maintain very clear boundaries and discernment levels at the same time. The gift for holding a tight rein on things and making it all look easy is another way to put it. You know what you need to do. Others will be there for you, or not. For now, it might be best to relax your expectations.

Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

Pisces

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

ou are being called to redefine yourself. The inner male and the inner female are in need of an overhaul. In the next few weeks you will be faced with a choice to go one way or another. This could involve your work, your relationship patterns, or your general mindset. Everything is renewing itself. Can you stick with who you’ve allowed yourself to be or is it time to step out of the box? Look closely at what’s in front of you. When it comes to any choice make sure you give yourself room to grow. The signs will show you that everything goes better when you open up.

iving yourself a break would help, but you can’t. You’re starting to think, “Why me?” and wonder if there’s more to life than this. Minor hassles, too much running around, and a lot of the S.O.S. has you questioning yourself. In a maelstrom of change it does no good to pass judgment on how you find your way through the gauntlet. Give it a rest and get back to the place that knows more about letting it be than the part of you that keeps riding your back and making you think that you messed up. The fact that you keep holding your own is what matters most: keep it up.

ou’re in a situation that’s going up and down. It’s hard to tell where you’re at with it. If the need to draw boundaries has become an issue it’s because you don’t have any! For now, you need to do whatever it takes to draw a line between where you stop and other people begin – because the tendency to lose yourself in a situation that has too much of someone else and their stuff in it, doesn’t leave much room for you. You’ve been around the barn enough times to know what this pattern is all about. Pull yourself together. This will work if you can reclaim yourself.

Mother of the Skye

ou can’t figure out why things are in such a big hurry to rearrange themselves. One day you’re clear that everything’s going to be all right, and the next day your perspective flips to the thought that it’s all going down the drain. On top of this mental see saw, all of a sudden the spiritual component has become a big feature in your reality. If it sounds strange to suggest that this would add to your confusion, you gotta figure that whenever we begin to go deeper into our purpose for being here, life is bound to open up a Pandora’s Box of one thing after another.

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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Love-love, love-hate This past summer, I played more tennis than usual. Since I don’t work out, I need to play sports occasionally to stay healthy, but I’m now almost 30, which means I’m getting old, and it’s occurred to me that I should probably start planning for a near-future in which I’ll be too fearful of physical contact to play basketball and too slow to play soccer. High-level tennis is probably just as demanding as any other sport, but it at least doesn’t involve any collisions, and since it’s a one-on-one activity, it’s easy enough to find a game suited to one’s own diminishing abilities, which makes the sport sustainable in a way that pickup basketball may not be: as you get older, the random assemblage of guys playing hoops at your local rec center or park will always be the same age, but your tennis partner can decline along with you. I didn’t grow up playing tennis. The country-club vibe seemed uncool when I was a kid, and I still sort of feel that way: I get upset every time I see the umpire shush the crowd on TV. Logically, team sports like football and basketball—which have the same demands of concentration but also require inter-squad communication—ought to be the ones asking for silent audiences, but only tennis and golf are snotty enough to insist upon an atmosphere of civility in the bleachers. Anyway, about five years ago, my wife and I decided that it would be fun to try a sport together that neither of us had

THERE ARE ONLY THEORIES...“LOVE” IS A CORRUPTED PRONUNCIATION OF “L’OEUF,” THE FRENCH WORD FOR AN EGG, WHICH RESEMBLES A ZERO. ever really played, and tennis was the obvious, easy choice for a couple. We’ve gotten a lot better at it since then, just by fooling around, but in the absence of any actual training, there of course are limits; I doubt I’m holding the racquet correctly even now, but I do the best I can with what I’ve got, and I find it a lot of fun. In truth, I think I’m in a pretty good spot where I am: by hustling and playing conservatively, I can sometimes beat more experienced players, but I’m still bad enough that no one who takes the game very seriously would ever want to share a court with me, which in a way is a relief. I’d like to refine my style just a bit, without entering a wholly different competitive realm. My wife still sometimes plays with me but enjoys it slightly less than I do, so I’ve sought out other partners to fill in the gaps when she isn’t into it, including family members when they’re nearby. As I said, I like tennis, but I still feel compelled to complain a bit about its infamously bizarre scoring system, which seems to emerge from the same aforementioned problem of pretentious traditionalism. No one knows exactly where the love-15-30-40-game progression came from. There are only theories, for which there always exists greater evidence to the contrary than there does in support: for instance, that “love” is a corrupted pronunciation of “l’oeuf,” the French word for an egg, which resembles a zero; or that the scores were supposed to mirror the face of the clock, with each point representing a quarter-hour advancement, except that 45 was eventually shortened to 40 for verbal convenience. Similarly, when I play with my dad, he always shortens 15 to five. I can tolerate this, but I draw the line when 30 becomes three and 40 becomes four, thus creating situations in which the score “five-three” means that the server is trailing. The other weird thing that my dad does comes at 30-30, which he calls “deuce,” a term typically referring to a 40-40 tie. My dad points out that 30-30 and 40-40 are mathematically the same in tennis: in either case, one player must score twice consecutively to win. If the players trade points instead, they’re back to deuce. Thus, 30-40 is the same thing as ad-out, 40-30 the same as ad-in. I’ve tried to argue that, at 30-30, you’re in the same place from a strategic perspective as at deuce, but psychologically it’s different, owing to the shorter preceding sequence: you haven’t fought so hard to achieve a tie, or fallen so hard Gen Y, page 24

By Brett Amy Thelen

Summer’s last exhale

The first time I saw nighthawks migrating through downtown Keene, I acted like a complete lunatic. Dozens of the slender birds were gliding down Main Street, some as low as the firststory marquee on Keene’s historic

downtown theater. I gasped. I pointed. I stopped in my tracks. My parents, visiting from suburban New Jersey, had no idea why I was making such a scene. I’d spent much of that summer working with a group of volunteers to determine how many nighthawks still remained in Keene during the breeding season, and whether they were successfully raising young. We’d found one pair, no chicks, and a few lonesome males. No more than five birds in all. After chasing a handful of individual nighthawks around town for the past two months, seeing several dozen all at once nearly took my breath away. I often joke that “common nighthawk” is the worst possible name for this remarkable bird. It’s not a hawk. (It’s a nightjar, more closely related to whippoorwills than to birds of prey.) It’s not nocturnal. (It’s most active at dawn and dusk.) And, sadly, it’s no longer common. Nighthawks are classified as “endangered” in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut, and as “threatened” in Canada. In the eleven seasons that I’ve worked on the nighthawk monitoring project, we’ve only confirmed three successful nests in Keene. Some years, I must confess, it feels hopeless. Thankfully, the southbound migration of thousands of nighthawks from northern Canada to South America reminds me that all is not lost. Nighthawks have one of the longest migration routes of any bird in the western hemisphere, with some birds traveling from Argentina all the way to the Canadian tundra each spring, and back again each fall. As aerial insectivores, they feed almost exclusively on flying insects, depending on moths, mosquitoes, mayflies, and especially flying ants to fuel their epic migration. Their winged

diet means that they are one of the last migratory birds to arrive in the Northeast each year, and one of the first to leave. In southwestern New Hampshire, where I live, their “fall” migration tends to peak the last week in August. By mid-September, they’re gone. In the breeding season, nighthawks are showy and loud. Males com-

mand your attention with dramatic 50-foot dives, acrobatic courtship flights, and distinctive, buzzy peent calls. They’re thrilling to watch, like living rollercoasters looping up and down in the twilight sky. When migration time comes, nighthawks dazzle in a different way. They forego the flashy, twilight territorial disputes of the summer and instead form large, silent flocks that forage in the golden light of late afternoon and early evening. In 1986, biologists in Minnesota counted a jaw-dropping 16,496 birds in a single flock. These days, nighthawk flocks typically number in the dozens or hundreds, though birders in Concord, N.H., were delighted to discover more than 2,000 nighthawks

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passing by the roof of a downtown parking garage on two consecutive nights in August, 2016. For me, the magic of the migration is much more than the numbers. There’s something mesmerizing about the way nighthawks fly during migration – swooping silently and low, glowing in the evening light. The courtship displays of summer are brash and urgent, but migrating birds seem to drift, unhurried, down river corridors and above golden, late summer fields. When a cloud of nighthawks floats by, hushed and ethereal, people stop and take notice – and not just “nature people.” A few years ago, a friend wrote to tell me that his entire neighborhood was outside, mouths agape, awestruck by the steady flow of silent birds overhead. Some made futile attempts to record the phenomenon with their phones. Mostly, though, they just stared. Two weeks ago, I sat on a back porch with a friend’s 2-year-old daughter in my lap. The two of us leaned way back in our lawn chair, gazing up. She had never seen a nighthawk before that evening, but she caught on quickly. “Nighthawk!” she squealed, as a bird wheeled past, and then – “Nighthawk! – another. I watched in appreciation as the birds streamed along like a long, slow exhale, like the last breath of summer. Brett Amy Thelen is science director at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, N.H. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Reflections from afar while taking a hiatus to heal The last week has been boring, as I have been running around the northernand mid-Atlantic seaboard visiting friends and scoping things out. In my travels, I

Altit Altitude Sick Sickness By br brady crain

learned several things: Wilmington, Delaware, is a pretty boring little town, the eastern seaboard’s version of Kansas. The only

redeeming factor is that it is less than two hours from surfing, and I think if I got out a ways I would find some pretty good (if crowded) road biking on the rolling hills there. Another thing I learned is that parking in Long Island City is tantamount to trying to park on the head of a pin. And yes, you can apparently fit several cars on the head of a pin. I learned that Staten Island is huge. Massive. A decent drive across on a freeway. (“Staaten” is Dutch for “State” and is the same in nearly every Germanic

language.) The final thing that I learned is that of all the boroughs and areas around New York City that I have frequented, I like Jersey City the best. Believe it or not, in certain parts of town, the rent is cheaper (with a garage) than almost anywhere in Vermont (without a garage), and a steak is two dollars cheaper in both Jersey City and Manhattan than in Vermont, as I’ve experienced it. I really like Jersey City. It’s just a great town. I did some running, some lifting, some walking, and a whole lot of staying

up late. I came home to a very angry guinea pig, but thankfully his anger was mitigated by staying in his home base with my neighbor taking excellent care of him and we were able to reach an accord quickly. We are working on it, he and I. This weekend I am finally going to pick up my road bike from the shop and get to riding, which will be great. I will, however, do my best to do something stupid in the coming weeks, so that I have more to write about.

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Monthly market insights for August U.S. Markets The markets closed higher for the month as investors’ attention shifted from geopolitical headwinds, to potential tax reform, to positive economic news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.28 percent while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index closed fractionally higher. The NASDAQ Composite led, picking up 1.27 percent, according to The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 31, 2017. MONEY MATTERS A strong jobs report BY KEVIN THEISSEN and a series of betterthan-expected corporate earnings reports led to a good start in August for large-cap stocks. Markets, however, took an abrupt about-face as disappointing earnings and rhetoric between North Korea and Washington sent stock prices lower. Volatile trading? The market began to trend lower over rising domestic and international political concerns, falling oil prices and weak earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2 percent on Aug. 17, ending 63 consecutive days in which a trading session did not move more than 1 percent in either direction. It was the longest such streak since 1995, according to The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 17, 2017.

Tax reform Reports that Washington was making political progress with tax reform boosted investors’ spirits and sent stock prices higher. However, in subsequent trading sessions, with political tensions exposed by the opening of NAFTA negotiations with Mexico and Canada and creeping doubts that a debt ceiling deal to prevent a government shutdown would easily pass, stocks quickly lost their positive momentum and headed lower once again. Despite North Korea’s launching of a missile over northern Japan and the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey, investors focused on positive economic growth prospects, sending stocks higher and into positive territory to close out the month. Sector scorecard Declining sectors outnumbered winning sectors in August, with Technology (+1.81 percent) and Utilities (+3.62 percent) the clear outperformers, while Real Estate (+0.37 percent) posted marginal gains. Energy (-5.72 percent) and Consumer Discretionary (-2.35 percent) suffered the largest monthly losses, followed by Consumer Staples (-1.17 percent), Financials (-0.96 percent), Materials (-0.74 percent), Health Care (-0.04 percent), and Industrials (-0.25 percent), according to Interactive Data Managed Solutions, Aug. 31, 2017. What investors may be talking about in September German voters will be heading to the polls on Sept. 24

Remembering the Vermont State Fair For the first time this year the fair began in mid-August. When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s school had usually begun while the fair was being held around Labor Day. That made many kids anxious for the school day to end so we could go to the fair. I don’t know what had more appeal, the aroma of the various foods offered by vendors or the midway rides. With the quantity of foods we kids ate and various combinations thereof, it was a good idea to go on the rides first. My desire to go on the rides at the fair ended when my merry-go-round and bumper car days were over. I had no desire to be up high or get spun around. That meant a lot of wait time as my friends couldn’t get enough of the Ferris wheel and Tilt-A-Whirl. Finally I caved in one year to my friends’ pleas and I got on the Tilt-A-Whirl. It did not go well. I was white as a sheet when the ride ended and I had to sit in the Bingo tent with the old folks until my stomach settled down. They never asked me again! by mary ellen What were the favorite foods we indulged in? Cotton shaw candy was always popular…along with Roxie’s fries, burgers or hot dogs, fried bread dough, maple products, pizza, etc. We quickly found out who among us had “cast iron” stomachs! There was some big name entertainment on stage during those years. In 1959 the Fontaine Sisters, who were known from the “Ed Sullivan Show,” were enjoyed by the adults. Howdy Doody was appreciated by the kids. In case you never heard of him, he was a redheaded, freckled face marionette. Kids from that era watched Buffalo Bob Smith pull his strings on TV show, appropriately called “The Howdy Doody Show.” In 1961 Edgar Bergen, a popular ventriloquist, and his dummies, Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Effie Klinker, took to the fairground stage. Those years seem like such distant times when everyone IN 1959 THE FONTAINE SISTERS, was easily entertained by simple things. WHO WERE KNOWN FROM During the 60s teenagers were THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW, thrilled when Johnny Tillitson, who was somewhat of a teenWERE ENJOYED BY THE age heartthrob, appeared. Since ADULTS. HOWDY DOODY WAS Vermont is a rural state it’s no surprise that country western singers APPRECIATED BY THE KIDS. always brought in a large crowd. Because having a TV in our homes was still quite new in the 50s and 60s, people were drawn to the fair if someone was scheduled to perform who was known through television. That school of thought got my mother to the fair in the late 60s or early 70s to see some members of the Lawrence Welk Band. We had front row seats! Children’s Day was always the day when a group of friends would go to the fair, as there was no admission fee. One of the parents would drop us off and tell us to stay together and to be at a certain place, at a certain time for a ride home. It was always a “money lesson” to see how far we could stretch the cash we had on us. We usually managed to go on rides, eat and make the “obligatory” attempts to knock over china plates or try to get hoops over blocks of wood so we could win a stuffed animal. I was actually able to do that one year and had to drag a pink and white teddy bear around for a few hours, as I had won him early on. Using the restrooms at the fair was always a different experience for us as there was a woman, usually black, with a container for tips earned by keeping the restroom clean. As kids, we never knew what was expected of us, so no money was dropped in by any of us. We couldn’t leave the grounds with visiting the building where the animals were. I remember there were cattle, sheep, a small pond with fish, and of course, bunnies, kittens and puppies. It was fun to try to figure out what was extra special about the animals who Looking back, page 24 were blue ribbon winners.

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to elect a new Bundestag (Germany’s federal legislative body), with Angela Merkel vying for her fourth term as chancellor. As investors have already seen, European elections hold the potential for considerable impact on the direction of markets worldwide. Chancellor Merkel appears in no danger of losing her seat, but the nature of a mixed-member proportional system that elects members to the Bundestag could potentially require Ms. Merkel’s Christian Democrats (an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union parties) to strike a coalition with other parties in order to govern. Early polls indicate only a slight chance that September’s election could result in a change to the current status quo. However, if the election results go differently than expected, it may raise doubts about Germany continuing its leadership role in the European Union. Such an outcome could spark investor worries and lead to a widespread volatility across global markets, including here in the U.S. Given the pollsters’ misfires on forecasting the Brexit vote, investors are expected to be eyeing Germany’s election and what it may say about the future policies of the world’s fourth largest economy. World Markets Overseas markets collectively posted another down month as the MSCI-EAFE Index slid 0.94 percent in Au Money matters, page 24

We live in a global society It was thrilling to see the sound and light spectacle in the Cour d’Honneur of the Popes’ Palace in Avignon with our friends Jean-Paul and Colette. “Les Luminessences” projected colorful and changing designs on all four stone walls depicting the history of Avignon. Seven popes lived in the Palais des Papes between the 12th and 14th centuries. Images from the Hundred Year War, Black Plague, Rhone River floods, and fires contrasted with construction blueprints and vivid illuminated manuscripts that danced across the walls. The next morning we four left Avignon in the Department of the Var, crossed the Rhone near Le Pont d’Avignon, and entered the Region de l’Occitanie, the new name for Languedoc Rousillon. Cypress trees, scrub brush, old stone farm houses, and hilltop windmills dotted arid fields. Wildfires scarred sections of the rugged landscape from summer drought and heat, but soon verdant vineyards began to appear. Colorfully clad workers were harvesting grapes, climbing ladders to dump the fruit from backpack baskets into waiting trucks. The vendange had begun. As we approached the Spanish border, hardy oaks, flammable pines (due to their sap), and cork trees covered rolling Pyrenees foothills. I asked our French

friends what words they’d like to share with Americans, and Colette said, “We are open to the world. Our way of thinking is dominated by our history and culture. We are Europeans. Europe for us is like the United States. Although we have our own language, we share our culture and identity with other European states.” Jean-Paul said, “The French people think Trump was a mistake. He is like the hurricane that is blowing very fast but will soon disappear. France is trying to not make the same mistake.” We talked about terrorism and Jean-Paul said, “Although we have a lot of terrorism in France and the terrorists kill people, do you see anyone in France go to the Muslim district to kill people? The French people don’t seek revenge. In Europe we are very wise because 50 and 75 years ago we had massacres.” We live in a global society. I can think of no city that embodies that better than Barcelona. Situated along Spain’s Costa Brava, Barcelona is Catalàn, Spanish, European, and universal, with people from all over the world. Strolling down the Ramblas with thousands enjoying the paseo (promenade), we stopped to honor those who lost their lives or were injured in the recent terrorist attack. There were flowers, photos, drawings, multilingual messages, and a photo of the American

killed on a honeymoon in Spain. The mood was somber, respectful, and

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quiet, but further down the Ramblas, kiosks and restaurants, boutiques and bars were humming with business as people carried on. I sought out a local to recommend their favorite restaurant but the people I encountered came from afar, all over Europe, South America, the Near, Middle and Far East. Everyone came from elsewhere. It was astounding. This city attracts and embraces the whole world to its heart, and its citizens are warm and welcoming, extending hands in brotherhood and friendship. We passed by the Plaça Cataluña where five years ago we joined in a demonstration of solidarity with Egypt’s Arab Spring. The construction of the plaza floor had been completed since then. Like everything in Cataluña, it was created with attention to detail. The Catalan sense of beauty is sophisticated and elevated. We have three dear friends who live in Cataluña whom we met while walking the Camino Francès: Josep from Figueres, Mimi, who lives in Barcelona, and Padre Bonet, who is a priest at Mountain meditation, page 24

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to allow it. At 30-30, you’re still feeling out this particular game, but by the time you get to deuce, you know what it’s all about; the storylines have coalesced. The better argument against my dad’s alterations probably goes like this: if you’re going to engage in the old-timey, convention-bound theater of tennis’s scoring system, there’s no reason not to go all the way, for full effect—otherwise, let’s just count the points one-two-threefour, with a straightforward win-by-two rule instead of “deuce.” I always beat my dad when we play: against him, I’m actually at my best when I’m playing my worst, hitting accidental drop shots off the side of my racquet that he no longer has the dexterity to reach. My little brother is another story. He and I are at exactly the same level in tennis, so we each win half the time. Perfect matches of ability are pretty rare in amateur sports, but when they occur, the results are oddly harrowing. In any competition, serious or not, you want to be either better than your competitor, which means you’ll win, or worse, which means you’re allowed to lose. Facing off against your equal, you can no longer rely on your superior or inferior ability to resolve the match for you: you have to do it yourself, and it’s a horrifying experience. Our sets frequently go to a tiebreaker, for which neither my brother nor I can ever remember the rules. We have to pause, take out our phones, and check the “tennis scoring system” Wikipedia page so we’ll know who’s supposed to be serving and when to switch sides in the deciding moments. This inevitably breaks our laser focus; it also draws out the pain.

the Sagrada Familia cathedral. Josep is a fellow artist and writer whose paintings are poetry, and who paints vivid images in words. Sometimes I see strokes and symbols in his abstract oils that are reminiscent of Dalì. Both men come from the same soil. Josep exudes calm and balance. Yoga is a big part of his life. He paints on the farm of his grandfather (abuelo), just outside of town where memories inspire him and fill him with joy and a sense of his place in the world. Mimi is lively, full of joie de vivre and zest, but not when we met on the Camino. Then she was in her deepest sorrow from the loss of her beloved sister and father in tragedies one year apart. She was unable to function or cope. She’d never been on a hike before, but somehow found herself walking the 500

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I remember beautiful flower displays and craft items that were tastefully shown. Once again, the ribbons marked the winners in those categories. By the time we were teenagers the fair became a night experience instead of a daytime event. The midway looked magical with lights on all the rides and around the booths. The atmosphere was also different at night. Who can forget walking past the “girlie shows” that beckoned people in with their enchanting music and rather skimpy costumes? Interestingly enough, the Vermont State Fair, as it is called today, was originally called the Rutland Fair until 1972. The Rutland Historical Society website has a very informative booklet on the first 150 years of the fair, which began in 1846. It was written by the late Peter Cooper. In the booklet he describes how the fair came to be held at its present location. It’s worth taking a look at that piece of history. Your chance to make your own memories at the fair have come and gone for this year. But next year will be here before you know it! Go and have some fun!

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“INSTEAD OF SENDING SOLDIERS AND ARMS, SEND TEACHERS AND BOOKS,” SAID JOSÈ. miles to Santiago. She limped along with tendonitis and blisters but believed the pain was cleansing her soul. She suffered all the way, but mostly from her great loss. Since that time, she returned to work preparing chemotherapy treatments, then decided to pursue her dream to study nursing. She’ll complete her degree in two years. It is wonderful to see her excited and full of life. Our third friend is Father Bonet, who sent us on our first pilgrimage five years ago and once again in 2014. He gave us a pilgrim blessing when we met, and stamped our pilgrim credentials. We visited Father Bonet once again three years ago. His father worked with the architect Gaudì and took over as lead architect on the cathedral after Gaudì’s death, and his brother has served as the architect since their own father’s passing. Father Bonet lives in Gaudì’s apartment and works in his study in the oldest part of the Sagrada Familia basilica. Father Bonet is leading the beatification movement for Antonio Gaudì to become a saint. Much progress has been made on Sagrada Familia since we were last there. When I asked a young man named Josè in a bar restaurant near the old port what he would like to say to America, he hesitated, then softly said, “Instead of sending soldiers and arms, send teachers and books.” Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Gulf Coast of Florida.

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continued from page 23 gust. European markets were mixed as investors focused on disappointing earnings reports and a strengthening euro. Germany was slightly lower, while the U.K., which continues to be unsettled by Brexit negotiations, notched a gain, according to MSCI.com. Indicators Gross Domestic Product: Secondquarter GDP growth was revised higher, from 2.6 percent to 3.0 percent, making it the strongest quarter of economic growth since the first three months of 2015, according to The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 30, 2017. Employment: The unemployment rate sunk to a 16-year low as the U.S. economy added 209,000 new jobs in July. The jobless rate now stands at 4.3 percent. Despite the surge in hiring, wage growth remains stuck, increasing just 2.5 percent from a year earlier for the fourth consecutive month. Retail Sales: Retail sales bounded 0.6 percent higher, recording their best monthly growth rate this year. Industrial Production: Output by

American manufacturers, miners and utilities increased 0.2 percent, as auto and auto parts production fell sharply. Housing: Housing starts fell 4.8 percent, which was the fourth decline in the last five months. This year’s housing starts, nevertheless, remain 2.4 percent higher than the same period last year. Sales of new homes dropped 9.4 percent as shrinking inventory and rising prices have curbed the appetite of prospective buyers. New home purchases for the first seven months of 2017 are 9.2 percent higher than the same period last year. Existing home sales also suffered last month, falling 1.3 percent as lower inventory levels dampened purchases. Although purchases of existing homes in July touched their lowest sales level this year, year-todate sales are 2.1 percent above the same period last year. Consumer Price Index: The deceleration of inflation continued into July as consumer prices registered a 0.1 percent increase, leaving the

price index higher by just 1.7 percent over the last 12 months. Durable Goods Orders: Durable goods orders fell 6.8 percent due to a sharp drop in aircraft orders, which had seen a huge rise in the previous month. Excluding the more volatile transportation category, orders rose 0.5 percent, powered by strong business investment. The Fed Low inflation has caused Fed members to split over the timing of the next rate hike. Some Fed members see the absence of an acceleration in the inflation rate as a hint of some larger economic issue. Others believe that an increasingly tight labor market may ignite inflation and send it higher. While it is unclear whether this fissure among committee members could result in slowing the pace of future Fed rate increases, it has introduced a new point of uncertainty. Kevin Theissen, Skygate Financial Group, Ludlow, kevin@skygatefinancial.com

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Board fires Rutland Town administrator for ‘gross misconduct’

By Alan J. Keays

RUTLAND TOWN — The Selectboard voted unanimously Monday night, Sept. 11, to fire suspended Town Administrator Joseph Zingale, citing “gross misconduct” and “insubordination” in the motion to terminate his employment, “effective immediately.” Zingale, reached after the meeting, said he’s considering legal action against the town he spent the past three decades serving. He declined to comment further. Several of Zingale’s family members attended the 10-minute meeting Monday night at the town offices, some leaving with tears in their eyes. Zingale did not attend, saying later that decision was based on the advice of his attorney, Paul Gillies. Chris Kiefer-Cioffi, a Select Board member, made the motion to terminate Zingale’s employment, with Joseph Denardo providing the second. “The Selectboard finds that the gross misconduct and insubordination of Joseph Zingale has irreparably compromised the Select Board’s trust in the reliability of Mr. Zingale to perform the duties of town

administrator and in his ability to carry out directives of the Selectboard,” Cioffi said in the motion. “As a result,” she added, “the Selectboard of the town of Rutland hereby terminates Joseph Zingale Jr.’s employment as Rutland town administrator for cause, effective immediately.” The five-member board then voted unanimously to support the measure. The meeting Monday was the first public acknowledgment that Zingale’s job was in jeopardy. The board met two nights in a row last week in executive session to discuss “personnel.” Zingale has said he was suspended late last month after Josh Terenzini, Select Board chair, came to the town offices to hand him a disciplinary letter to put into his personnel file. After a heated exchange of words, Zingale said, Terenzini told him he was suspended and to leave the building. A day later, Zingale said, he received a letter from the town saying he had been placed on paid administrative leave pending a termination hearing. It’s not clear if either of the executive sessions last week was that

termination hearing. Zingale did not attend either session. He did say both executive sessions dealt with his job status. Board members wouldn’t confirm the purpose of those executive sessions, other than to say they dealt with personnel matters. Terenzini started the meeting Monday by handing over the chair’s role for the night to board member John Paul Faignant. Terenzini had done the same prior to the board meeting last week in executive session, saying that Faignant, an attorney and board veteran, had more experience dealing with such matters. Later in Monday’s meeting Terenzini read from a short statement that talked about the importance of trust between the Select Board and the town administrator. “For reasons that I will not divulge out of respect for this process and our town, it is my opinion that the trust this relationship was built on has been severed beyond repair,” Terenzini said, explaining his vote in favor of the motion to fire Zingale. The board did open Monday’s

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QUESTION: Terry and Roman are playing in a tournament. On the 9th hole, Roman strokes his third shot into the clubhouse, which was not out of bounds and had not been declared and integral part of the golf course. He finds and open window, declares it a movable obstruction and prepares to stroke the ball. Terry says this action is improper as the clubhouse is an immovable obstruction. Is Terry correct? ANSWER: Terry is correct in that the clubhouse is an immovable obstruction. However, the windows are movable obstructions and thus may be moved without delay. Roman, therefore, has proceeded correctly. See USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2016-2017, 24-2b/14.

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Killington woman wins golf tournament Tiffany Maurycy of Killington Golf Club held a twostroke lead going into the second and final day of the Vermont women’s mid-amateur golf championship, and she added to that lead to emerge triumphant after shooting a three-over par 75 on Sunday, Sept. 10 for an impressive two-day total 152. It was her fourth Mid Amateur title. In 2nd place, winning the runner-up trophy, was Reggie Parker of Green Mountain National GC. She finished with a 158, six strokes behind Maurycy. Jeanne Morrissey of Williston GC placed 3rd with 164. Kristine Mahoney of Rutland Country Club placed 4th, winning a match of cards against Sue Bennett of Jay Peak.

Both had a total of 166. Nancy Gorham-Lasante finished with a 169 (137 net), earning her the low net prize. The other gross prize winners were Gretchen White of Williston GC (169, 6th place), Susie Bremner of Rocky Ridge GC (170, 7th place), and Terry Boyce of Killington Golf Club (171, 8th place). Three-time winner and defending champion Holly Reynolds of Copley Country Club did not compete this year. Winner of the Margaret Dick Cup in the team competition was Green Mountain National Golf Course. The midamateur tournament is open to women age 35+, it was the final major championship of the VSWGA season.

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Third rabies report in Rutland County PAWLET—Pawlet Town Clerk Deb Hawkins received a telephone call from Dr. Bob Johnson of the Vermont Department of Health that a raccoon in the area had tested positive for rabies. The animal was at a residence on Route 30 north of the village of Pawlet and south of the intersection of routes 30 and 153. The Health Department website lists two other rabies cases in Rutland County in 2017. One was a raccoon in Shrewsbury March 7; the other, a brown bat in West Rutland Aug. 4.

Benson loses road crew, seeks replacements BENSON—Benson’s town road foreman, Jason LaBate, resigned about a month ago, “looking for something else in his life,” Selectman and Road Commissioner Tony Tyminski told the Rutland Herald. LaBate’s departure reduced the town’s two-man road department by half. The single man left in the department, Peter Parent, left the week of Sept. 4 to take a job closer to his Orwell home, Town Clerk Daphne Bartholomew explained.

Applications are now open for both positions. Tyminski said the town hopes to hire local applicants who know the community and are on the scene when winter storms strike. The town has 62 miles of road to maintain and repair, many of them dirt surfaced. Salaries are experience-based and competitive; the positions are open to applicants with class A or B commercial drivers’ licenses.

Fair Haven water line nears completion FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven’s water line construction project continues to forge ahead. Sean Tomasi of Tomasi’s Tavern has been dissatisfied with the paving in front of his business. There has been no curb there, only a raised asphalt pavement, Interim Town Manager Jonas Rosenthal explained. Instead, that side of Liberty Street will become a no parking zone from Fair Haven Dodge to the Wooden Soldier Restaurant, designated by horizontal and diagonal yellow lines. A curb must be six to seven inches above the ground baseline. The entire project is finishing soon, Rosenthal said, with wind-up expected the week of Sept. 11.

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POULTNEY—A new U.S. District Court indictment charges Wayne Oddo, 53, with conspiring to distribute heroin and cocaine. He is also charged with allowing his Morse Hollow Road house to be used to unlawfully store, distribute, and use a controlled substance as well as felony possession of eight firearms while unlawfully using controlled substances, as reported in the Rutland Herald. Also named in the conspiracy indictment are Francisco “Brisco” Escribano, 34; Richard “Scoob” Torruellas, 22; and Alyssa Grace. Escribano and Torrullas are from Jersey City, N.J.; Grace, from Brandon. The indictment also names a Jason A. Brown as part of the single conspiracy count to distribute heroin and cocaine. He is scheduled to change his plea Sept. 20 in a plea agreement. Authorities are seeking the source of the drugs that apparently killed both 26-year-old Alexandra Rooker of Fair Haven and 54-year-old Frederick J. Weitzman of Bay Shore, N.Y.

Castleton U’s president search committee trims applicant field CASTLETON—Castleton University’s search for a new president has narrowed down to four semifinalists from a field of more than 50. Each will spend two days on the Castleton campus the Rutland Herald reported. All four are from the Northeast and hold a doctoral degree. The four are: former Keene State College president Anne Huot, Northeastern University-Toronto professor and dean John Labrie, Central Penn College president Karen Scolforo, and Mansfield University senior vice president Steven Siconolfi. The chosen candidate will receive a $160,000 salary, house, car, and benefits. All four were scheduled to visit the campus in early September. The Vermont State Colleges board of trustees will make the final hiring decision.

Killington Police respond to noise complaints, complete traffic stops KILLINGTON—Killington Police responded to a total of 14 incidents between Sept. 2 and Sept. 8, including noise complaints, managing traffic for events, and providing traffic detail. According to the media log by the Killington Police posted to the Killington Police Facebook page, police responded to a noise complaint on Alpine Drive at around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 2. At 1:46 a.m. Amy Relation

of North Clarendon, Vt. was arrested for DUI #2. Relation provided an evidentiary breath test which showed her blood alcohol content as .199, over twice the legal limit. At 12:28 p.m. on Sept. 2, police completed a traffic stop at the Water Wheel. At 10 p.m., police assisted the Vermont State Police in an arrest in Killington. Jason Sasbon, age 41, of Killington was cited for domestic assault and interference with access to emergency

service. In the early morning on Sept. 3, Killington police officers completed a traffic stop at the Pico ski area. They completed another traffic stop at 7:24 p.m. on Sept. 4 at Glazebrook. Killington police responded to a burglary alarm on the Killington Road at 5 p.m. and a late report of a parking lot accident on Sept. 5. On Sept. 8, police completed traffic detail for the Downhill Throwdown event and completed four traffic stops along Route 4.

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By Lani Duke

City fire chief search continues Alderman William Notte told his board Sept. 5 that the fire chief search committee met twice in August. Members agreed that the fire chief should also be the city’s emergency management director, a role that is already in place in Rutland city and that the fire chief should share that responsibility with the police chief in a deputy role, according to

the Rutland Herald. The committee agreed that emergency management is one of the skills the committee will look for as it assesses candidates. The committee also created a survey, which firefighters may fill out anonymously, that asked what qualities and experience firefighters are looking for in a new chief. The search committee postponed its most recently scheduled meeting, Notte said, because one of the members is on deployment in Texas with the Hurricane Harvey relief effort.

State tax credits enhancing Rutland downtown student housing project The state is awarding $126,000 in tax credits to aid in a $1.1 million project renovating the Gryphon Building, 126 Merchants Row. The 10 apartment units will house 32 Castleton University students. This project is one of 22 separate projects recently announced by Gov. Phil Scott that are intended to help fund redevelopment in downtown

and village centers, the Rutland Herald reported. All told, these projects total $2.7 million, The tax credit program, initiated in 2000, helps offset the cost of building safety and accessibility upgrades required by local and state codes such as elevators and sprinklers, Gov. Phil Scott said in making the announcement. Distributing $24.6

million in incentives, it has incentivized 320 projects in 14 communities. The public can have a look at those new downtown Rutland apartments Sept. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Castleton President David Wolk, property owner Mark Foley Jr., and Rutland Mayor David Allaire are planning to speak at the open house.

Burglary convictions vacated by state Supremes State’s Attorney Rose Kennedy said the state Supreme Court’s vacating 16 of Anthony M. Bridger’s burglary convictions is “incredibly troubling.” The 31-year-old Rutland resident was sentenced to five to 20 years after he pled guilty in 2010 to charges in a Rutland County plea agreement to dismiss nine grand larceny and eight petit larceny counts. The Court’s vote to vacate was 3-2 and the decision released Aug. 25, according to the Rutland Herald. Bridger remains convicted of burglary in both Ben-

nington and Windham counties. The judge must ask a defendant who pleads guilty if he or she is doing so willingly and voluntarily, with an explanation of what the charge is and the defendant’s admission that there is, in fact, a basis for the charge. Bridge said he made no such admission. Although a Superior Court upheld the conviction, the Supreme Court did not. The case returns to Rutland County. Kennedy said she is already trying to find witnesses and evidence from the case.

Fruit fly blamed for soft late-season berries The University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener helpline has received several calls recently from Vermont gardeners complaining about their blueberries getting soft right after picking. This is likely a result of an infestation by a pest called the spotted wing drosophila (SWD). After 10 to 14 days, the larvae turn into adults and fly away to mate and lay more eggs. Each female can lay up to 300 eggs in her lifetime and as a result, populations can build up rapidly as the season progresses. The injury to the fruit during egg laying allows fungi and bacteria to get into the fruit and cause the berry softening and rot. Home gardeners can try to avoid the pest by planting cultivars that ripen earlier in the season when the SWD populations are not as high. To minimize damage, gardeners should pick ripe fruit daily and chill immediately. When berries are left unharvested or allowed to drop, the larvae continue to complete their lifecycle and increase the adult population. To test if your fruit is infested with SWD larvae you can perform a simple salt test by putting at least a cup of berries in a sealable bag and crushing lightly. Mix up a salt solution with the proportions of one cup salt to one gallon of water and cover the berries. You can add food coloring to provide more contrast, but it is not necessary. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible and let it sit for 30 minutes. Place the bag against a dark surface with good lighting to check for small white larvae. Although there is no harm in eating a few larvae, chilling or freezing the fruit immediately after harvest will slow or stop egg hatch and minimize larval growth and fruit rot. Insecticides are available for control, but a better option for home gardeners with a just a few plants is to exclude the female fly with netting as the berries begin to ripen. The use of netting with holes smaller than one millimeter is necessary to exclude the pest. You need to place this over the plants just before the fruit ripens.

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BANJO - 10-year-old neutered male. Treeing Walker Coonhound. I’m a friendly, outgoing gentleman who enjoys being with people. I’m happiest when I’m getting lots of love and attention from my favorite people. I’m an older fella and I can’t wait to find a family.

TENNA - 8-year-old spayed female. Spaniel/Beagle mix. Well, let’s just state the obvious that I’m adorable! People smile when they see how cute I am. And I’d have to agree! I walk nicely on a leash and enjoy getting fresh air and sunshine.

SMUDGE 10-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. I am a gentle older fella with unique markings and a great personality. I really like to relax and lounge around snacking on the occasional treat. That being said a quiet household sounds good to me.

STACEY - 1.5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby with white. Hi, my name is Stacey and as you can see from my sweet disposition I am quite the loveable cat. I am a little anxious in hectic and loud households. I do well with other cats and older children but I am not sure I like dogs.

BUDDY - 6-year-old neutered male. Beagle. I’m a friendly, tail waggin’, outgoing fella who will make you smile when we meet. I’m smart and I already know “Sit” (I can catch treats in midair, too!). I hope to learn more commands and maybe even some tricks.

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

JACK - 3-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. Get ready for handsome. I am all of that and a whole lot more! I am doing well here at the shelter and the staff thinks I am just a neat guy. I am friendly, outgoing and very affectionate.

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.

MINNIE - 8-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Gray tabby with white. Hi my name is Minnie, and I am a sweet older lady who loves attention and if I find you sitting down I will be on your lap! I really enjoy relaxing and lounging around, not to mention I am pretty independent!

RUBY - 4-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair Tortoiseshell. Hi there my name is Ruby and I am as sweet as can be. I am quiet but friendly and I love to lounge in my comfy bed. I love attention and would make a sweet companion.

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RODNEY The saying “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” is 100 percent accurate for me! My name is Rodney and I am a gorgeous 5-year-old Maine Coon mix. As long as you give me food I promise to be your best friend! I enjoy attention and I am doing well with my feline roommates. If a tall, dark and handsome kitty with an amazing purrsonalty is who you seek, then come meet me. Call 802-885-3997 for more information or stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Vt., Wednesday through Saturday from Noon to 4:30.

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GWYNIE - 1.5-year-old spayed female. German Shepherd Mix. I’m an adorable, on-the-go gal who will keep you on your toes! I’m a high energy dog and I’ll need a lot of exercise and play time with my new family to keep me happy. I do love treats and I already know “Sit.” TRIXIE 1.5-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Dilute tortoiseshell. Hello, I’m Trixie. I am a tiny little thing with lots of love to give. I am young and I love to play, and when I am done playing you will find me lounging around. Not a lot of is known about me but I am as sweet as they come.

Azalea Hi! My name’s Azalea and I’m a 2-year-old spayed female that came to Lucy Mackenzie as a stray. I was so very scared when I first arrived here, because there were so many people coming and going and it was very strange and new. Now that I’ve been here for a while and know All of these pets are available for adoption at what to expect, I feel a lot more comfortable and like it Rutland County Humane Society here! The other cats I live with are really nice and fun to 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 be around. I would love a home that perhaps has a nice Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org kitty friend for me and will let me take things at my own pace. A low-key and calm household would suit me just fine! If you have room in your home and heart for Rutland Veterinary Clinic is now an adorable kitty that could making House Calls! Please call really deserve a break, stop in and meet me today! Lucy now for an appointment! Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802484-LUCY. Visit us at www. Exceptional Veterinary Care...Brought to Your Door! lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on 90 E. Pittsford Road • Rutland, VT 05701 • Phone: 802-773-2779 • Fax: 802-773-0485 Twitter. We hope to see you info@rutlandvet.com • www.rutlandvet.com • facebook.com/RutlandVetClinic soon!

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Parent-Child Center wins property tax exemption By Alan Keays, VTDigger

RUTLAND—The Rutland County Parent-Child Center (RCPCC) has prevailed in its long-running legal battle with the city over taxes. The Vermont Supreme Court ruled Friday that the nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services for children and families does not have to pay property taxes in the city. That bill for this tax year would total $25,000, according to City Assessor Barry Keefe. “Our ruling holds that all of the RCPCC activities satisfy the public use test and are uses that make RCPCC’s property exempt from property taxes,” the decision read. Mary Zigman, RCPCC executive director, praised the high court’s ruling. “We are thrilled that the Supreme Court recognized the public value of services provided by the center. RCPCC is not a daycare center, as the city claimed,” Zigman said in a statement. “It is an early childhood education program that ensures children are kindergarten-ready and provides wrap-around services tailored to the individual needs of our families.” RCPCC has 35 full-time employees and provides services to about 1,100 families in Rutland County each year, her statement added. The RCPCC has two locations in the city, one on Chaplin Avenue and the other on Pleasant Street. The Chaplin Avenue site has two different buildings valued at $370,600 and $51,400, Keefe said. The Pleasant Street property has a value of

$371,700, he added. The legal dispute began in 2013 when RCPCC sought a tax exemption for the properties. The city’s tax assessor in early 2014 determined that the properties did not qualify for such an exemption. Following administrative appeals and then a later bench trial in Superior Court, a judge ruled in favor of RCPCC, finding their properties were exempt. The city appealed, arguing, in part, that the RCPCC services only a small group of people, not the community at-large. “Thus, according to the City’s reasoning, the primary use of each of these properties benefits a definite, rather than indefinite, class,” the decision read, in explaining part of the city’s position. However, the Court disagreed that was a reason to deny the organization an exemption from paying property taxes. “If we accepted this argument,” the ruling stated, “virtually no service provider could ever obtain a property tax exemption. There is nothing in the legislative language that supports such a distinction, and our decisions clearly reject it.” Rutland City Attorney Matthew Bloomer could not be reached Tuesday for comment. Charles Romeo, who was the city attorney at the time and handled the appeal, is now in private practice and also could not be reached Tuesday for comment. Jack Kennelly, the attorney who represented the organization in the appeal, declined comment, referring questions to Zigman.

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Following the temporary closure of the Fox Room at Rutland Free Library, some of the library’s most popular programs are going to be offered in new locations. The library’s flagship speaker series, the First Wednesday Series provided by the Vermont Humanities Council, will kick off its 2017-18 season at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 as scheduled; however, the event will be at Trinity Episcopal Church. The October speaker will be Huck Gutman, a University of Vermont professor, discussing Walt Whitman’s Civil War writing. The November offering, Dartmouth professor Graziella Parati discussing the history of fascism and its roots in Italy in 1919, is also to be announced. The programs have to move because the 160-year-old plaster and lath ceiling in the library’s main meeting space, the

Nella Grimm Fox room, partly collapsed. A follow-up test revealed asbestos in the glue used in 1966 to add acoustic tile, so the room will be closed for a while for abatement. That has also dislocated some of the library’s popular kids programs. Monday morning’s Babies and Toddlers Rock is a half-hour of music and movement for the youngest visitors. Until the Fox Room reopens, it will be held in the children’s room on the main floor at 9:30 a.m. Thursday’s Story & Craft Time is also moving to the main children’s area downstairs for the duration of the repairs. Other programs haven’t fared as well. Tales to Tails and the regular playgroup are on hiatus and new homes had to be found for several community events. The hope is that the Fox Room will reopen in December. For more info visit rutlandfree.org.

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