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Wassail Weekend to fill Woodstock with holiday spirit

Santa’s around town As Christmas approaches, Santa Claus is making many appearances in the area this week, where he will be available for children to greet and have photos taken with. Enjoy a magical breakfast with him Saturday morning in Poultney or Sunday morning in West Pawlet, and he’ll be at Ted’s Pizza in Rutland, Friday, during the Christmas Fundraiser. Or, catch him Saturday late morning at the library in Clarendon. Pages 8-10

By Polly Lynn

Riders dressed in Victorian-era costumes trot through the village of Woodstock during the annual Wassail Parade.

WOODSTOCK—Woodstock’s 33rd annual Wassail Weekend takes place Dec. 8-10. The weekend is filled with twinkling lights, historic decorated homes, breakfast with Santa, holiday spirit, and highlighted with sleigh bells and the clip-clop of hooves as riders dressed in Victorian-era costumes ride through and around the Village Green during the Wassail Parade. Full schedule of events is as follows: Friday, Dec. 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas at the Billings Farm & Museum 4 p.m. Scott Davidson, storyteller, at Norman Williams Public Library 5-7 p.m. Holiday Open House at Woodstock History Center 7:30 p.m. BarnArts presents “A Holiday Cabaret” evening at the Grange Hall Saturday, Dec. 9 8-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at the Little Theater

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Leahy secures $1.3 million for police heroin task force Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy announced a grant of more than $1.3 million for the Vermont State Police to continue its aggressive work fighting the opioid epidemic in Vermont on Wednesday, Nov. 29. This was the second-largest of only eight grants awarded nationwide through the COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) grant program that Leahy created in the fiscal year 2015 Commerce, Justice, and Science

(CJS) appropriations bill. In his new role as the vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Leahy fought to fund the program at $10 million in the fiscal year 2017 enacted CJS appropriations act, despite the Department of Justice proposing to eliminate the program. VSP will use the $1.3 million award to continue funding the five troopers and one analyst hired with the first grant of more than $1.4 million that it received in 2015

through the AHTF grant program. Leahy also is a leading champion of this and other COPS programs on the Judiciary Committee, which oversees the program. “I designed the Anti-Heroin Task Force grant program specifically with the Vermont State Police’s Drug Task Force in mind,” Leahy said. “The vital and highly successful investigative work that the Task Force does in Vermont is a key component of our fight against the scourge of addic-

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Proposed tax on tuition waivers alarms students, colleges Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger

By Robin Alberti

Toys gathered for area kids A pile of toys stands tall at the 31st Ted Arbo’s “Toys For Tots” event held Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Foundry. Joey Leone performed.

Tatiana Gladkikh is in her first year of studying for her doctorate in natural resources at the University of Vermont. The 27-year-old, a Russian citizen, receives a stipend for her studies and work at the university. But a change to tax law that is under consideration in Congress could significantly increase her tax burden, which she said would put her in a financial bind. “The money I’m going to have left for my expenses is, it’s nothing,” she said. Under the tax reform bill the

ing or research work – a third of the total number of graduate students. Gladkikh is anxious about what the change could mean for her. As an international student, she is restricted under her visa from picking up a job on the side to earn cash. “There’s not a lot of options,” Gladkikh said. “There’s no other income we can get. Our stipend is the only thing we have for financially sustaining ourselves.” Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chair of the House Ways and

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$25,000 grant to enable more students to ski, snowboard at Pico By Karen D. Lorentz

Means Committee, explained the reasoning behind the measure in the House bill at an event at the American Enterprise Institute on Tuesday. Brady said there is a question of fairness: Why should one student pursuing a higher degree not pay taxes on tuition that is waived, when another who is working and paying tuition has to pay income tax? “Is that fair?” Brady said. “Same type of people pursuing the same great degrees, working equally hard, one tax-free, one not.” However, he acknowledged concerns raised about

Pico may have just turned 80 years old, but the area is still young at heart. True to its long history, Pico Mountain continues to foster lessons for children that the National Winter Sports Education Foundation (NWSEF) has awarded a $25,000 grant to expand the Pico School Program. The program offers a weekly ski/snowboard lesson to students in grades one through 12 on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. NWSEF has a mission to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports. Since 2012, NWSEF has provided financial resources and program support to Youth Learn to Ski and Snowboard programs across the country. This year, approximately 25,000 youth will learn to ski or snowboard through their grantee programs. “This is an opportunity many students may not get otherwise, and through this program we are developing a passion for winter sports and love of the outdoors,” said Katherine MacLauchlan, manager of Pico Snowsports, Competitions and Child Care. Addressing the need for the grant, MacLauchlan told the Mountain Times that sometimes a school will send a busload of students but not have the money to pay for a second bus so that school is limited in how many children can enjoy the program. Or they may have students who cannot afford the $60 fee for the series of six lessons over six weeks. So she applied for the grant and now schools will have the opportunity to apply for financial help, whether for more transportation or student fees. Schools will apply directly to the National Winter Sports Education Foundation, MacLauchlan said, noting “it is a simple application.” She also noted that local school children often stay with the program

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SPAULDING SAID THE CHANGE IN THE LAW MEANS STUDENTS WHO USE THE TUITION BENEFIT WOULD SEE THEIR TAXABLE INCOME INCREASE BY BETWEEN $10,000 AND $11,000 ANNUALLY. U.S. House passed earlier this month, students whose tuition is waived could see higher tax bills – which some say would be a significant barrier to their studies. The change to the federal tax code would be a big shift for many graduate students and for students who receive tuition waivers through a family member’s employment. According to Cindy Forehand, the dean of the graduate college at UVM, about 500 graduate students at the university have their tuition waived in exchange for teach-

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Pico welcomes students to encourage winter sports wellness.

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Rutland brewpub owner looks to open new beer-making facility in city By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger

RUTLAND – A Rutland brewpub is looking to grow its beermaking operation. The city’s Board of Aldermen at a meeting Monday night, Nov. 20, approved several business incentives for Dale Patterson, owner of the downtown Hop’n Moose brewpub, to open a separate brewing and canning facility, to be known as Rutland Beer Works, on Granger Street. “We’ve long aspired to see a larger brewery here in the city,” Brennan Duffy, Rutland Redevelopment Authority executive director, told board members at the meeting, adding, “[Patterson’s] looking to make a significant private investment in this new operation of over $300,000.” The Hop’n Moose, Rutland’s first brewpub, opened in March 2014 on Center Street. The proposed 4,400-square-foot brewery and canning facility would be located just a short distance away at 136 Granger St., the former home of Countryside Glass Corp. The new entity, Rutland Beer Works, would employ five to seven people. The Hop’n Moose brewpub, which will remain on Center Street, currently has 24 employees. Patterson, speaking after the meeting Monday, said he hopes to have the new brewing and canning facility up and running before the end of the year. He said the proximity of Grang-

er Street to the pub on Center Street makes it an ideal location. Another plus of the Granger Street site, he added, is that it also has access to city water. “City water is actually really good for brewing for whatever reasons,” Patterson said. “It’s exceptional.” The new brewery will greatly increase the amount of beer that can be produced from the current 14 to 20 barrels a week, according to Patterson. “The new system will be five times bigger and much, much more efficient,” he added.

“THIS IS RUTLAND, WE OUGHT TO HAVE RUTLAND RED,” SAID PATTERSON. Asked how much beer the new facility could turn out, Patterson replied, “We don’t know, it depends how much we sell. We will have the capacity to make a lot of beer.” The brewery facility of Granger Street won’t have a retail operation, at least right away, according to Patterson. However, it will allow him to get the beer he brews out to a wider market through stores and restaurants. “We feel that restaurants in Rutland ought to serve Rutland Red Ale, and restaurants in Killington ought to serve Rutland Red Ale,” Patterson said, referring to his

brewery’s signature ale. “This is Rutland, we ought to have Rutland Red.” Patterson and the Hop’n Moose recently appeared in headlines around the state when Moose Head Breweries Limited, Canada’s largest independent beer maker, filed a federal lawsuit last month alleging trademark infringement over the use of the Rutland’s company moose image. Patterson declined Monday night to specifically comment on that legal matter, but did say it’s not affecting his expansion plans. The board has approved incentives for Patterson’s new operation that include tax stabilization over five years for business personal property at the Granger Street facility, starting at 50 percent of tax liability and increasing 10 percent annually for five years. In addition, the board approved incentives dealing with water and wastewater as well as a $10,000 loan through the city’s Business Incentive Assistance Program. Patterson is also eligible for a separate loan of up to $50,000 through the city’s business incentive program, with his application subject to review by Heritage Family Credit Union. Alderman William Notte said at the meeting that as someone who works downtown at Phoenix Books he sees and hears from people regularly on how much of a draw Hop’n Moose is for the city. Rutland brewpub, page 7

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Rendering of proposed signage, to display a new name.

Spartan Stadium to be renamed in honor of ex-pres. Dave Wolk CASTLETON—The Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) Board of Trustees announced Friday, Dec. 1, that Castleton University’s Spartan Stadium will be renamed Dave Wolk Stadium in honor of his 16 years of visionary service as University President. Governor Phil Scott was on hand to read the official VSCS resolution, which lauded Wolk’s vision, values, passion, and dedication. The resolution highlighted the nearly $100 million in infrastructure improvements as well as the additions to athletics, the arts, and academic offerings during Wolk’s tenure. Designed to pay tribute to the region’s rich railroad history, the stadium’s architecture mimics that of the historic railroad depots in the area and is the crown jewel of the Castleton Student Initiative, a $25.7 million project designed to enhance all aspects of the student experience. The multi-use, artificial turf facility with 1,600 seats and a capacity for 5,000 fans is one of the finest in New England and has hosted not only hundreds of Castleton sporting events, but also countless high school state championships, all-star events, and youth camps and clinics. The official renaming and grand reopening of the facility will take place just prior to the start of the 2018-19 sports season.

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Karen Scolforo assumes presidency at Castleton University CASTLETON—Karen M. Scolforo, Ed.D., has began her tenure as President of Castleton University. Officially, her first day at the helm was Dec. 4. Scolforo is the fourth woman to lead the University since its founding in 1787, and the tenth president of the modern era. She joins the Castleton family after spending four years as president at Central Penn College located in Summerdale and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “I am grateful to be in a position to help lead such a wonderful university. I cannot thank the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) Board of Trustees enough for this opportunity,” Scolforo said. “The first time I stepped foot on the campus, I felt as if I was already home. I’m looking forward to learning and growing alongside our students, faculty, and staff.” Scolforo was appointed to the position on Sept. 28 by the VSCS Board of Trustees after an extensive search. The Trustees, who unanimously voted to appoint Scolforo, roundly endorsed her leadership vision for the University at a time of dynamic change in higher education. “Dr. Scolforo is just the kind of leader we were looking for: experienced, energetic and collaborative. She led the development and implementation of Central Penn’s strategic plan with positive results. She places a high value on partnerships with the community. Over the course of her career, Dr. Scolforo has dedicated her career to sustaining strong institutions and, in particular, opening doors of opportunity for students,” said VSCS Board Chair Martha O’Connor at the time of Scolforo’s appointment. While at Central Penn, Scolforo successfully elevated the college’s profile, forging strategic partnerships with local and regional leaders to develop programs that helped the advancement of both the college and the surrounding area. As the leader of the 1,400-student private college, she helped to develop and implement a strategic plan that expanded college operations, renovated campus facilities and housing, added both undergraduate and graduate programs, and developed curriculum options that impacted training and employability of graduates. These growth initiatives led to improved recruitment and retention of a diverse student population, while doubling the college’s endowment, and improving the overall student experience. Castleton University has experienced similar growth

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An original painting by Dustin Dattilio , class of 2014 will be featured on the 2018 National Wild Turkey Federation’s Wild Turkey Stamp.

Castleton University graduate’s artwork featured on wild turkey stamp U.S.—Castleton Graphic Design alumni Dustin Dattilio’s original artwork will be making its way to post offices and mailboxes nationwide, as his painting was recently chosen as the 2018 Wild Turkey Stamp by the National Wild Turkey Federation, according to a Dec. 4 news release. Currently living in Bridport, Vt., as a full-time artist, the 2014 graduate developed his growing passion for painting his junior year of college. In March of 2017 he received word that his painting “Morning Thunder” was selected as the 2018 National Wild Turkey Federation Stamp Print of the Year. “It’s a big accomplishment and is very exciting to see my work on the 2018 Wild Turkey Stamp,” explained Dattilio. “Some of my favorite wildlife artists that I look

up to have had their work on the turkey stamp, so it’s an honor to have my name and work next to theirs.” Each year the federation selects one turkey-themed painting to be featured on the Wild Turkey Stamp Print of the Year, with submissions hailing from wildlife artists from all across the country. The annual stamp is priced at $5 and is used to raise money for wild turkey habitat management and restoration. In addition to having his work featured on the stamp, framed limited edition prints of the painting will also be available for purchase. “They also do an edition of the print that is framed with all of the past selected stamps surrounding the new image, which is very exciting to see my work included in that,” said Dattilio.

State officials marked the end of the ance plan of their choice. first month of Health Access open enrollCouples and families generally receive ment by thanking Vermonters for acting more. In addition, income-qualifying Verpromptly ahead of this year’s deadline, monters also have the choice to enroll in but remind those who still need coverage an enhanced silver plan with cost-sharing to be sure to log in to VermontHealthCon- reductions. These plans allow members nect.gov or call by Dec. 15. The customer to pay a lower deductible and maximum support center will be open Saturday, out-of-pocket – like gold and platinum Dec. 9, to take applications and change plans offer – while only paying the monthly premium of a silver plan. requests from enrollees who can’t do it State officials encourage Vermonters to during the week. evaluate their options before confirming “Most calls are being answered in under a minute,” said Cory Gustafson, coma plan. Vermont Health Connect’s plan missioner of the Department of Vermont comparison tool can help individuals Health Access, but the application takes and small business employees detertime, especially for first-time enrollees.” mine the best choice for their families’ Members will also be able to pay for needs and budgets. The interactive site their coverage and request online account allows Vermonters to compare plans not access, while just by monthly those who want premiums and MORE THAN FOUR OUT OF to address other deductibles, but FIVE VERMONTERS QUALIFY account issues also by estimated are asked to call total annual costs FOR FEDERAL PREMIUM during the week based on the age TAX CREDITS AND/OR STATE or to log into and health status their online acof each houseSUBSIDIES TO LOWER THEIR counts. hold member. MONTHLY PREMIUMS. More than Vermontfour out of five Vermonters who sign ers who qualify for financial help have up through Vermont’s health insurance three ways to apply through Vermont’s marketplace qualify for federal premium health insurance marketplace: online tax credits and/or state subsidies to lower (VermontHealthConnect.gov), by phone their monthly premiums. (toll-free: 855-899-9600), or with one of Income thresholds vary by housemore than 150 in-person assisters located hold size, going up to about $48,000 for across the state. an individual, $65,000 for a two-person Vermonters whose household incomes household, and $98,000 for a family of are too high to qualify for financial help four. The amount of financial help varies have the additional option of enrolling by household income, with a typical indidirectly with Blue Cross Blue Shield of vidual member having an annual income Vermont or MVP Health Care and estabjust over $25,000 and receiving nearly lishing a single point of contact with their $400 per month toward the 2018 insurinsurance carrier.

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State to test for chemicals at dry cleaners near child care, preschools As part of a continued focus on protecting Vermont’s most vulnerable, six child care and preschool programs located within 200 feet of current or former dry cleaning businesses will be evaluated in December to determine if dry cleaning chemicals are present, according to a Nov. 29 news release. Chemicals associated with dry cleaning can seep into the ground if not stored or disposed of properly, and move from the ground into the air of buildings through the foundation. This testing is precautionary. No one has reported being sick. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is leading the assessment effort in coordination with the Department of Health, and the Department for Children and Families. While the state does not list the six child care and preschool programs being tested, letters are being sent to parents and staff of the child care or preschool program of the facilities that will be assessed, according to the state site healthvermont.gov. All parties will receive information about the testing results as soon as they are available, and will be informed of any further steps needed to ensure indoor air quality. Next steps may include more testing or installing an air quality mitigation system. Most solutions are straightforward and

can be implemented in just a few days or weeks. Under state law, the owner of the current or former dry cleaning property may be responsible for covering the costs, but the state’s Environmental Contingency fund will be used to pay upfront costs for sampling and mitigation if the owner cannot or is unwilling to cover the costs. “This effort has one clear goal – to ensure that children and child care and preschool staff are in safe, healthy environments,” said Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore. “We’ve put in a lot of work to identify the location of dry cleaners throughout the state, including conducting historical research for establishments that have been out of business for many years or even decades. We are reaching out to child care and preschool programs in close proximity to the identified dry cleaners to test and mitigate any possible risk with as little impact to the program and their families as possible.” Moore said DEC staff identified 420 active and former dry cleaning establishments throughout Vermont. To identify which child care and preschool programs have a risk of contamination, the state used the industry distance standard of 200 feet from the dry cleaner locations. Historically, dry cleaning chemicals were not disposed of as responsibly as they are today and dry cleaning wastes

Annual Gift-of-Life Marathon helps keep the blood supply strong New Community Challenge will award winner with sweet treats (maple creemees!) and bragging rights

RUTLAND—Planners of the 2017 Gift-of-Life Marathon blood drive are appealing to the competitive nature of the greater Rutland area with the addition of a Community Challenge that will help keep the blood supply strong as well as reward the winning team with bragging rights and a uniquely Vermont prize. Planners of this year’s event are inviting area businesses, civic groups, churches and clubs to see which can recruit the largest team of donors to “lend an arm” to make sure that blood is always available whenever and wherever it is needed. The winning team will be recognized with its name engraved on a Gift-of-Life Marathon Community Challenge trophy. Their team will also be treated to a maple creemee party for up to 100 employees, courtesy of the Vermont Truffle Company. “Rutland’s business and civic leaders are always supportive of a good cause,” said Steve Costello, vice president of customer care for Green Mountain Power, one of the cosponsors of this event. “In 2013 the Gift-of-Life Marathon set a national one-day record for blood donations when we collected 2,350 pints of lifesaving blood. I believe our local businesses and civic groups love a challenge, so may the best team win!” “Vermonters love a good maple creemee,” said Terry Jaye, operations manager for Catamount Radio and co-sponsor of the Gift-of-Life Marathon. “I sense a tough competition coming on, but all for a good cause.” To compete in the Community Challenge teams must be registered prior to the event. For questions, or to enroll your team please call Julia Maille at 802-497-6780 or email julia.maille@redcross.org. This year’s Gift-of-Life Marathon will be held on three consecutive days in December:

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Dec. 20, Castleton University Campus Center, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Dec. 21, Holiday Inn, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Dec. 22, Holiday Inn, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All presenting donors at this year’s blood drive will receive a gift bag (while supplies last) filled with items donated by area businesses. How you can help To schedule an appointment to donate, use the free Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross has added more than 25,000 additional appointment slots at donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to accommodate more donors. Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help reduce the time it takes to donate. Who blood donations help Every two seconds in the United States blood and platelets are needed to respond to patient emergencies, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant procedures, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. The Red Cross must collect nearly 14,000 blood donations every day for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit redcross.org.

GMP rates expected to rise 5 percent

By Mike Polhamus, VTDigger

Green Mountain Power’s electric rates are slated to rise by 5 percent in 2018 if the Public Utility Commission approves a deal the state’s largest utility reached this month with the Vermont Department of Public Service. The deal incorporates approximately $18 million due to GMP customers as a result of terms the company agreed to when it purchased Central Vermont Public Service Corp. in 2012. The proposed 5 percent rate increase is somewhat lower than it would have been without that sum, said Kristin Carlson, a GMP vice president. “This filing reflects uncontrol-

lable cost pressures,” Carlson said. Those costs are related to the aging state of Vermont’s and New England’s grid, she said, the cost of transmitting electricity, and the cost of a type of energy contract usually used for small-scale solar power called net metering. These costs actually represent a 6 percent upward rate pressure, Carlson said. In response to these larger influences that are driving up GMP’s costs, the company is offering innovative products such as battery storage, she said. A Nov. 24 filing by Canadian firm Valener, which owns a 30 percent stake in GMP and Vermont Gas Sys-

tems’ parent company, Gaz Metro, paints a slightly different picture, portraying this and future rate increases as a consequence of energy efficiency measures required by the state. These rate hikes are expected to be offset by those same efficiency measures, which will drive down the amount of electricity Vermonters require, the report states. “GMP experienced lower demand for electricity in fiscal 2017 than the previous fiscal year, mainly due to the adoption of energy efficiency measures by customers in the residential, small commercial and industrial markets,” the annual investor report states. “GMP expects that overall deGMP rates, page 7

were often directly released into the environment. When these chemicals are inhaled, they can be harmful to human health. The state is focusing its efforts on child care facilities because children are more vulnerable to chemical exposure than older youth or adults. State Toxicologist Sarah Vose, Ph.D., with the Department of Health said this testing is a first step, and does not warrant parents keeping children home from their child care or preschool program. “Just like with any other chemical that could be present in our drinking water or the air we breathe, the first step is to collect data to understand what chemicals may be present.” Because this is proactive testing, it is unclear what will be found. Vose explained that if chemicals are present in the air, depending on the concentration, the state may recommend that the child care or preschool program relocate to a temporary facility while the building is treated to remove the chemicals. Officials said they will work closely with programs if temporary relocation is needed. Throughout the process, all three departments will be advising and working with the child care and preschool programs, families and staff. Test results are expected to be available within two weeks of the test date. For more information, visit healthvermont.gov/dry-cleaning-chemicals.

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What I learned in high school — last week By Sen. Bernie Sanders

Last year, more than 60,000 people died from opioid overdoses in the United States. That’s more Americans dying in one year than during the entire 19 years of the Vietnam War. In our small state, 112 Vermonters died from a drug overdose, which is three times as many as died in 2010. And what’s even more shocking than the sheer numbers of people dying is how hard this epidemic is hitting younger people. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for people younger than 50. In Vermont, the average age of death from overdose is just 40 years old. And in 2016, nearly 20 percent of the drug overdose deaths were in people under age 30. Solving the opioid epidemic will not be easy. We’re going to have to challenge the pharmaceutical industry, which made huge profits by putting drugs on the market that were far more addictive than they admitted. We’re going to have to deal with drug wholesalers, who are selling far more pills than anyone thinks is necessary for medical reasons. We’re going to have to make sure doctors and dentists – as Vermont providers have begun doing – take up safe prescribing practices so excess painkillers aren’t abused or misused and that states use tools to curb socalled “doctor shopping” and “pill-mills.” But, at the end of the day, if we’re going to solve this terrible crisis, we’re going to have to do a lot better job at prevention – keeping people from turning to drugs in the first place. And to do that, we must look to our young people. For that reason, on the Friday before the Thanksgiving break, I went to Burlington High School to talk to the entire student body. I was joined

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Supervised injection facilities beg hard questions By Thomas D. Anderson

Before Vermont considers opening a supervised injection facility – a state sponsored and funded heroin injection site – there should be a full examination of the costs and benefits of such a program. Questions that need to be fully answered include whether such facilities would lead to greater drug use, additional crime, a deterioration of community life, the cost to taxpayers, and whether they aid in getting drug addicts into treatment or simply perpetrate the cycle of addiction. Supervised injection facilities (SIF) are a relatively new concept and are currently prohibited by federal law. Whether SIFs have a measurable impact on overall population health is far from clear. It is also not clear that SIFs aid in getting drug addicts to end their addiction. The cost to Vermont taxpayers to operate a SIF could also be significant. In Toronto, the operating cost of one facility is $4.1 million (Canadian). The Vancouver site costs $3 million (Canadian) per year to operate. It is also not clear that a SIF in Vermont would bring us closer to our ultimate goal: reducing the number of Vermonters addicted to opioids, including heroin. Vermont already has a robust syringe exchange program and has dispensed an increasing number of syringes each year since 2010 with the total number now exceeding 4 million syringes distributed (nearly 1 million in 2015 alone). Despite the availability of referrals to drug treatment and other social programs at these syringe exchange locations, the number of Vermonters addicted to heroin and opioids continues to increase. The illegal use of opioids and heroin has destroyed an untold number of lives and families in Vermont. We should be doing all we can to discourage illegal opioid and heroin use. By permitting SIFs, is Vermont at risk of condoning heroin use and giving illegal drug use the state’s stamp of approval? Should Vermont taxpayers also consider funding safe crack cocaine sites, safe alcohol sites or safe smoking lounges to assist those who are having difficulty kicking or cannot kick those addictions? The better strategy is for Vermont to focus its limited resources on preventing the use of opioids and heroin in the first place, treating those who seek and want treatment for this disease, and supporting those in recovery. Facilitating the ongoing use of heroin through SIFs sends the wrong message, at the wrong time, to the wrong people. Thomas D. Anderson is the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Safety

By Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch

LETTERS

Thanks for a successful donation event

Dear Editor, College of St. Joseph would like to thank local community members for their tremendous support Tuesday, Nov. 28, along with our friends at the Rutland Downtown Partnership for their ongoing support. College of St. Joseph participated in a successful Giving Tuesday right here in Rutland by hosting “Share the Warmth,” a winter clothing drive for NewStory Center. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving driven by collaboration, participation, and the celebration of giving back to the communities in which we work, live, and play. Students in College of St. Joseph’s Provider Scholarship Program

Dear Editor, The 2017 Gift-of-Life Marathon blood drive is almost here and once again we are reaching out to the people of greater Rutland asking that they share their good health with patients in need. The American Red Cross needs donors to help ensure blood is available for patients throughout the holiday season. The Gift-of-Life Marathon is close to our hearts, and we hope everyone reading this feels that same sense of

spend thousands of hours each semester giving back to the Rutland County community, working with several nonprofit organizations. On Tuesday, Nov. 28 College of St. Joseph’s Provider Scholarship Program collected new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, and boots in support of Rutland County’s NewStory Center. Community members stopped on campus and in the Rutland Downtown Partnership with overflowing bags containing winter clothing for all ages. Community members shared great thanks for the event and the opportunity to give back to their community in such an easy, warm, and sup-

portive way. Throughout the day over 430 winter clothing items were collected including 188 coats, 103 hats, 87 pairs of mittens, 27 boots, 27 scarves, and more. After NewStory Center announced its name change publicly at College of St. Joseph in October, and Provider Scholar students volunteered at the event, College of St. Joseph felt supporting NewStory on Giving Tuesday would be a great way to continue the two organizations’ partnership. Provider Scholars have volunteered with the former Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter for many years – including more than 600 hours spent renovating

an apartment under the organization’s Adopt a Room program in 2014. For a college that has been in Rutland since 1956, we take pride in calling Rutland our home. The Provider Scholarship Program falls perfectly into our mission of serving our community. College of St. Joseph is committed to giving back to our community and continuing to build partnerships with local organizations. The college sends sincere thanks to each and every community member that shared their support for NewStory this past week. Kimberley Rupe, community engagement coordinator, College of St. Joseph, Rutland

Give the gift of life pride. What started out as an idea for a small employee blood drive in 2003, just a little drive to help the Red Cross through those difficult winter months, became a national record-setter. We thought that for the amount of work involved, we could do something bigger together and help save far more lives. Blood donations drop around the holidays. We get it – between recitals, family commitments and shopping, people

are busy. But hospital patients don’t always get to choose the moment they’ll need a potentially lifesaving transfusion. The will to help people in need is in the DNA of Vermonters, and the Red Cross once again needs our help. The 2017 Gift-of-Life Marathon blood drive will be held Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Castleton University Campus Center; Thursday, Dec. 21, and Friday, Dec. 22, at the Rutland Holiday Inn. Visit redcrossblood.

org to schedule your appointment and be sure to enter sponsor code, GOLM. The most valuable gift of all for a patient in need doesn’t cost a thing. Our hope is that readers who are looking for a way to give back this holiday season will consider donating blood. Life is a gift, give more of it. Steve Costello, VP, Green Mountain Power and Terry Jaye, operations manager, Catamount Radio

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CAPITOL QUOTES “Too often, drug companies game the system to maximize corporate profits at the expense of consumers and taxpayers...This commonsense legislation will hold them accountable, while funding vital medical research.” Said Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) in a statement Dec. 1. Welch joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in introducing legislation that would boost funding for critical medical research. The bill would require large pharmaceutical companies that break the law and settle their cases to reinvest a percentage of their profits into medical research.

Heroin task force: Leahy secures $1.3 million continued from page 1 tion that touches communities and families across our state. The detectives and analysts dedicated to the anti-heroin task force, whose work is supported with these funds, work to get right at the heart of Vermont’s distribution networks, targeting those who profit from the misery of Vermonters and their families.” President Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2018 proposed eliminated funding for the AHTF grant program. Despite the administration’s proposal, Leahy was able to ensure that the fiscal year 2018 Senate CJS appropriations bill includes $12 million in funding for the program, a $2 million increase over fiscal year 2017. Vermont State Police Col. Matthew Birmingham said, “The funds from this award are an important part of our enforcement strategy focused on dismantling heroin trafficking networks in Vermont. We are grateful to Senator Leahy for his efforts to create and sustain this funding.”

Rutland brewpub: New city brewery planned continued from page 2 “I think this is great, it builds off success that this person has already had downtown,” Notte said “It takes some underutilized industrial area on Granger Street and puts that to good use.” The alderman then added, “And at the end of the day, it’s also in a very good way, some positive advertisement for Rutland among people with disposable income.” Duffy, the RRA executive director, said after the meeting that the word he would like to get out to the public is that

GMP rates:

Rutland is open for business. “I think the message, if there is one, is that that Rutland is very interested in helping small businesses to grow,” he said. “We’ve created these business incentives from scratch … we want to get them out there, get the money on the street, and let people grow jobs.” At least one alderman had a word of advice for Patterson if he comes to a board meeting in the future. “Bring samples,” the board member told him.

Energy savings expected to offset rate increase

continued from page 5

“And we are grappling with a dilemma that so many people have faced these past few weeks: How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly? And I don’t know the answer to that.” Said NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, speaking on-air with co-host Hoda Kotb, responding to news that the network had fired its leading morning news anchor Matt Lauer over a sexual harassment allegation.

mand will fall slightly over the medium term due to continuing improvements in energy efficiency measures across the state and growing use of self-generated electricity in the residential and commercial markets,” the report states. “GMP expects that these energy efficiency measures, which will translate into lower energy consumption, will help customers realize savings that will exceed the rate increases resulting from the lower consumption and from the investments required to implement these measures.” Another portion of the report states that GMP’s 2017 revenues are down by $6.8 million compared with last year at this time, “mainly due to the adoption of energy efficiency measures and the use of solar power.” Carlson said she had not seen the report and that Green Mountain Power functions independently of its corporate parents. The utility’s rates are tied to its return on equity, meaning the percentage return that regulators allow Green Mountain Power on the value of its infrastructure. As with other Vermont utilities, GMP earns money not directly from the power it sells, but rather from the infrastructure it lays to handle that power. For 2018, GMP will seek approval from the PUC for a 9.1 percent rate of return on its Vermont assets, which amounts to just over $1.43 billion. In 2019, the utility will seek a 9.3 percent rate of return, according to Valener’s 2017 annual investor report. The Public Utility Commission is expected to rule by the end of the year on whether to accept the deal GMP reached with the Department of Public Service, and to adopt the proposed 5.02 percent rate increase.

Scolforo: “I believe that historians will look back at the early morning hours of Dec. 2, 2017, and conclude that it was one of the great acts of thievery in the history of the United States... Republicans are looting the Treasury. They are stealing trillions of dollars from the American people in order to give huge tax breaks to billionaires and large corporations... as their tax breaks increase the deficit by $1.4 trillion, they will come back and, in the name of “deficit reduction,” propose major cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, education, nutrition, affordable housing and other programs desperately needed by the shrinking middle class. This is class warfare, led by the Koch brothers and other wealthy Republican campaign contributors. More for the rich. Less for working families.” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders, Dec. 5, after the U.S. Senate narrowly passed a major tax bill over the weekend.

Award-winning educator takes the helm

continued from page 5 over the last 16 years under the guidance of former President Dave Wolk. Since 2001, Castleton has invested nearly $100 million in infrastructure improvements, while also making strategic investments in athletics, the arts, and academics. The university now boasts 28 varsity sports, more than 50 student clubs and organizations, and over 400 community partnerships that provide students experiential learning opportunities through internships, civic engagement, and research. “It is my honor and privilege to build on Dave Wolk’s legacy and to stand on the shoulders of the Castleton University presidents before me to lead this amazing institution into the future,” Scolforo said. “As the higher education landscape continues to evolve, we are uniquely positioned to transform challenges into opportunities for our students, thanks to our diverse co-curricular offerings, relationshipbased education, and commitment to the region.” Scolforo holds a doctorate of education, with a cognate in higher education administration and finance, from the University of North Florida; a Master of Arts in writing and literature from Rivier University (N.H.); a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University; and a bachelor of science in education from Franklin Pierce University. While completing her doctorate at the University of North Florida, Scolforo

served as executive director of Fortis College in Jacksonville, Fla, where she developed new academic programming and led enrollment growth over four years. Previously, she served as president of the Jacksonville campus of Keiser University and regional vice president of operations for Southeastern Colleges. During her time at Keiser, she led substantial growth at KU Jacksonville and throughout the Southeastern Colleges. In 2016, Scolforo was honored as both a Woman of Excellence by the YWCA and one of the Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence. Dr. Scolforo also received the Care to Share award at the Conference for Women, and her executive leadership team was nominated by the Central Penn Business Journal for the Executive Leadership award. She was named Century Link Business Woman of the Year in 2017. Throughout her professional career, Scolforo has relied heavily upon shared governance, collaboration, and relationship-building. She has served on the boards of several community organizations while holding membership in regional economic development organizations and chambers of commerce. Born and raised in New England, Scolforo, like many Castleton students, was a first-generation college student with a passion for the arts and outdoors and is happy to now call Vermont her home.

CALENDAR

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Free Knitting Class

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

First Wednesday

7 p.m. Charles Dickens scholar Barry Dietz discusses life and career of Dickens and his story “A Christmas Carol” at Trinity Episcopal Church, 85 West St., Rutland. Vt Humanities Council event. Free, open to the public.

Song Circle

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7:15 p.m. Song circle and jam session at Godnick Adult Center, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Donations welcome. Info, 802-7751182.

WASSAIL WEEKEND IN WOODSTOCK FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 8-10

WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

DEC. 6

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.

Local Yokel Party

8 a.m. Local Yokel Party at JAX Food & Games, Killington Rd., Killington. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Get your local yokel card for special offers at JAX, the Foundry, Mad Hatters, and free entry into Pickle Barrel Sunday through Friday nights.

Tobacco Cessation Group

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.

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

Story Time

Bikram Yoga **

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.

Mendon Seniors Meeting

10 a.m. Mendon Senior Citizens monthly meeting at Mendon Methodist Church. Planning Committee meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Info, 802773-4187. Route 4, across from Sugar & Spice.

Active Seniors Lunch

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

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.

Moonlight Madness

5 p.m. First and third Wednesday in December, Brandon has townwide sales and holiday fun, when shops are open later in support of local holiday shopping with discounts and specials. Stroll through downtown, enjoy sights and sounds with friends and neighbors. Fill out tickets to win Brandon Bucks. Info, brandon.org.

Gentle/Restorative Yoga

5:30 p.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga at Killington Yoga with Louise Harrison. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Bingo

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

Rotary Meeting

6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend its weekly meeting. The club meets Wednesdays at the Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for a full dinner and fellowship. Call 802-7730600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org

Renters Meeting

6 p.m. VRPOA annual meeting in the Youth Center of the Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St, Rutland. Election for two board of director seats, followed by discussion on any topics related to the rental property business. Open to the public - only members allowed to vote. Pizza and beverages provided. RSVP to 802-775-3660; pmrofvrpoa@aol.com.

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.

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.

Vienna Boys Choir

7 p.m. Vienna Boys Choir plays the Paramount Theatre with favorites “Stille Nacht,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Carol of the Bells.” Tickets $40-$54 at the box office, by calling 802-775-0903, or online at paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland.

Changing Climate and Vt Wildlife

7 p.m. VINS host talk with Tom Rogers of VTF&W with photos and stories, about climate change and how it affects Vermont wildlife. AND what you can do about it. Light refreshments. $10 donation suggested. sstrew@vinswebs. org. 6565 Woodstock Rd., Quechee.

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

DEC. 7 Open Swim **

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.

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.

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.

Chester Rotary Meeting

5:15 p.m. Vt. State Rep Tom Bock is speaker at First Thursday Chester Rotary club meeting at Fullerton Inn, 40 Common St, Chester. Free, open to public. RSVP to chestervtrotary@gmail.com.

Level 2 Yoga

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

Men’s Health Update

6 p.m. RRMC presents Men’s Health Update program with Dr. Ernest Bove at CVPS/Leahy Community Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Discussion on male incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Free, open to public. Q&A follows presentation. Register at rrmc.org, 802-772-2400. Refreshments.

Women’s Club Holiday Dinner

6 p.m. Greater Killington Women’s Club annual holiday dinner and Yankee swap at Inn at Long Trail, 709 US Route 4, Killington. Bring a non-perishable food item for Rutland County Parent-Child Center. $30 members; $35 nonmembers. RSVP by Dec. 1 on club’s Facebook page.

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Bikram Yoga **

DEC. 8

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

Open Swim **

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

Level 1 Yoga

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

Blood Drive

9 a.m. American Red Cross blood drive 1-6 p.m. at Wallingford Elementary School, 126 School Street. Use rapid pass at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass. Bring donor cards or photo ID. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment at 800-733-2767.

Holiday Craft Fair

9 a.m. Annual holiday craft fair at Mountain View Center, 9 Haywood Ave., Rutland. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors, raffles, gift baskets.

Christmas Weekend at Billings

10 a.m. Christmas at the Farm weekends in December at Billings Farm & Museum. A family Christmas story, trivia, animal programs, holiday food programs and activities. Part of Wassail Weekend activities: making historic ornaments, candle dipping. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. billingsfarm.org. 802-457-2355. 69 Old River Rd., Woodstock.

Wassail Weekend in Woodstock **

10 a.m. Wassail Weekend in Woodstock, Dec. 8-10. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Christmas at Billings Farm. 4 p.m.; Scott Davidson, storyteller, at Norman Williams Public Library; 5-7 p.m. Holiday Open House at Woodstock History Center; 7:30 p.m. BarnArts presents “A Holiday Cabaret” evening at the Grange Hall. Full details at woodstockvt.com.

Book Sale

10 a.m. Rutland Free Library December book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gently used hard covers and paperbacks, puzzles, CDs, DVDs for all ages. Highlight: BOGO holiday books. and rare and collectible books for holiday giving. 10 Court St., Rutland.

Story Time

10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Join for stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! Info, 802-422-9765.

Book Group

1:30 p.m. Second Friday book group at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, Woodstock. Join Amanda Merk in discussion of “Lincoln in the Bardo,” by George Saunders. Info, 802-457-2295.

Stuffie Sleepover

3 p.m. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the Sherburne Memorial Library after school, and pick them up between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. See what adventures they have! All ages welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington.

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.

Holiday Musical Festival

6:30 p.m. 3rd annual Holiday Musical Festival at Trinity Episcopal Church, 85 West St., Rutland. Meal catered by Table 24 and a varied selection of live music. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for silent auction. Dinner served at 7 p.m. $40 tickets reserved only, 802-775-4368. No tickets at the door.

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7:30 p.m. Seven-time All-Ireland accordion champion and Narada recording artist John Whelan teams up with American roots band Low Lily and Scottishstyle fiddler Katie McNally for a spectacular holiday celebration. Featuring traditional and original music from Ireland, Scotland, and America, this diverse and energetic show ushers in the holiday season with a festive flair. Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St., Randolph. Tickets and info at 802-728-6464 or chandler-arts.org.

A Holiday Cabaret

7:30 p.m. BarnArts and ArtisTree present a Holiday Cabaret, 7:30-10 p.m. at The Grange Theatre. $20 plus cash bar; free dessert table. barnarts.org; artistreevt.org. 65 Stage Rd, South Pomfret.

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Sunday | December 17 | 1 & 6 PM

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Cooking Workshop

11:30 a.m. Everyday Chef cooking class with Grace Davy - Microwave Cooking: Holiday Side Dishes Part 2. Learn to make classic holiday sides from scratch using the microwave; steamed broccoli, Italian-style polenta, steamed kale with dried fruit. Learn some hacks, plus a chance to win a door prize. $5/ adult, seniors over age 55 and kids 12 and under are free. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland.

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VSO HOLIDAY POPS AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE SUNDAY, DEC. 10, 3 P.M. Honeysuckle

7 p.m. Boston band Honeysuckle performs at Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. $7.50 at the door.

Bridge Club

SATURDAY DEC. 9

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. 8 a.m. Wassail Weekend in Woodstock, Dec. 8-10. Today, 8-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at the Little Theater; 9:30-2 p.m. 14th annual Holiday House Tour (reservations at 802-457-3981); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas at the Billings Farm & Museum; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wassail Craft Fair at the Masonic Lodge; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodstock History Center Museum decorated for the holiday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wassail Cafe open on The Green; 12-1 p.m. Reading of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Ham Gillett; 12-1:30 p.m. Historic St. James Church open for tours and music; HIGHLIGHT EVENT: 2 p.m. 33rd annual Wassail Parade; 3 p.m. Yule Log and Memory Tree lighting/ carol sing; 3 p.m. The Ten-A Capella Group at the Historic Congregational Church; 4 p.m. Lighting of the Luminaries — over 400 lit on The Green; 5:30 p.m. Wassail feast at Woodstock Inn (reservations at 802-457-6620); 7:30 p.m. Eugene Friesen cello concert at North Chapel Universality Church; 7:30 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” performed by Shakespeare on Main Street, at the Little Theater; 8 p.m. Christmas with the Celts at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre Full details at woodstockvt.com.

Rails 2 Riches Rail Jam

8 a.m. Skiers and riders throw down on Lower Bunny Buster at K-1, at Killington Resort, for a huge $25,000 purse. Big set up, fierce competition. 8 a.m.1:30 p.m. check-in and qualifiers; athlete lunch 1:30-3 p.m.; finals under the lights at 4:45 p.m.; awards at 6 p.m. Full details at killington.com.

Breakfast With Santa

8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at Poultney United Methodist Church, 108 Main St., Poultney. $1.25 for breakfast; additional $1.50 for photo with Santa. Or, bring your own camera for free photos. Info, 802-287-9244.

Mixed Level Yoga

8:30 a.m. All Level Flow yoga at Killington Yoga with Judith Schneider. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Holiday Craft Fair

9 a.m. Annual holiday craft fair at Mountain View Center, 9 Haywood Ave., Rutland. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors, raffles, gift baskets.

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.

Christmas Weekend at Billings

Book Sale

Toys Under the Tree

10 a.m. BROC Community Action fundraiser “Toys Under the Tree” at Diamond Run Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring a toy to donate or buy a raffle ticket for chance to win prizes. Route 7, Rutland.

Santa at Bailey Library

11 a.m. Santa to visit Bailey Library, Moulton Ave., Clarendon. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a camera for photos. Kids get a special gift! Info, 802-775-7897.

7:30 p.m. The DuPont Brothers perform what may be last of their performances as a duo, before they venture off on solos, at Brandon Music. Tickets $20, $25 for pre-dinner. Reservations at 802-2474295. 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. brandon-music.net.

1 p.m. Author Tracey Medeiros is at Phoenix Books Rutland for a meet and greet - and eat - with free samples of a recipe from her new book, “The Vermont Non-GMO Cookbook.” Free, open to all. 1-3 p.m. 2 Center St., Rutland.

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Bikram Yoga **

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.

1 p.m. Vermont Woodlands Association Winter Tree Identification walk at Merck Forest and Farmland, 3270 Route 315, Rupert. Registration recommended at oneworldconservationcenter.org. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for weather. Free, open to public, family friendly. 802-747-900.

Live in HD from National Theatre

2 p.m. Live in HD from the National Theatre series continues on the big screen at the Paramount Theatre. This week, all ages show, “Peter Pan” screens. $20 adults; $10 students. paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland.

Honeysuckle

3 p.m. Boston band Honeysuckle performs at Sparkle Barn, 1509 Route 7, Wallingford. RSVP for $5 tickets at thesparklebarnshop.com.

Come Fly With Us

4 p.m. Maiden Vermont presents holiday show “Come Fly With Us” at Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 68 S Pleasant St, Middlebury. Guest artist Moira Smiley. Tickets $25 adults, $22 students/seniors - available at Town Hall Theater. One show only!

Open Swim

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

Paint and Sip

5 p.m. Paint a winter scene with local artist Carrie Pill in acrylics. $37/includes instruction, materials, and fees. BYOB event. Visit artgaragevt.com to reserve a spot! Killington Art Garage, 2841 Killington Rd., Killington.

Starry, Starry Night

5 p.m. Pierce Hall in Rochester will be decorated for the holiday season and welcoming Rochester Elementary School children on stage to sing songs of the season. Plus, handbell presentation. Free Christmas movie showing follows at 7 p.m. piercehall.org for details. 38 S. Main St., Rochester.

Community Sing

5 p.m. Community sing at Rutland Jewish Center, 5-7 p.m. Led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman, Lisa Jane Lipkin, and Jay Hitt, and participants! Sing songs from variety of genres, no experience needed. Light refreshments. Info, 802773-3455. 96 Grove St., Rutland.

Open Gym

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

Coed Hockey

6 p.m. Rutland Cutting Edges Learn to Play instructional hockey sessions at Spartan Arena. No experience needed. Helmet with face shield, hockey gloves, hockey skates, hockey stick all required. Recommended elbow and shin pads. Equipment on loan is available. Sundays, Dec. 9, 16. Arrive 30 minutes early to suit up. $10/ session.

Wildwood Open Mic

6:30 p.m. Church of the Wildwood open mic, a night of community, music, poems and comedy at the church. Performers of all ages welcome. Snacks available during intermission. 347 Holden Rd., Chittenden. Sign up for a 10-minute spot at 802-772-7297. Portion of free will donation benefits local charities.

SUNDAY DEC. 10

Breakfast With Santa

7:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at West Pawlet Fire Dept pancake breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m. 2806 Vt Route 153, West Pawlet. Santa will be there 8-10 a.m. Lots of pancakes of several varieties, local maple syrup, waffles, West Pawlet’s world famous home fries, eggs, meats, beverages. $10 for age 12+; $8 seniors 65+; $5 for ages 5-12; free under age 5.

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.

Killington Section GMC

9:30 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Patch Hollow Loop. Follow AT/LT to Patch Hollow, snowshoes may be needed. Moderate, 5 miles. All welcome! Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Rutland’s Main Street Park, near firehouse, to carpool; or 10 a.m. at Cuttingsville Post Office, Rt 103. Details at 802446-2288.

Christmas Weekend at Billings

10 a.m. Christmas at the Farm weekends in December at Billings Farm & Museum. A family Christmas story, trivia, animal programs, holiday food programs and activities. Part of Wassail Weekend activities: making historic ornaments, candle dipping, horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides from 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Daily activities 10 a.m.-4 p.m. billingsfarm.org. 802-457-2355. 69 Old River Rd., Woodstock.

Sundays with Maurie

10 a.m. Sundays with Maurie: Join local watercolor artist, Maurie Harrington, for weekly painting sessions Sundays at Killington Art Garage. $37pp includes all instruction, materials, fees. Complimentary tea, coffee, and sweets will be served! Drop in, but seats are limited. artgaragevt.com to reserve a spot. 2841 Killington Rd., Killington.

Wassail Weekend in Woodstock **

10 a.m. Wassail Weekend in Woodstock, Dec. 8-10. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas at the Billings Farm & Museum; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wassail Craft Fair at the Masonic Lodge; 2:30 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” performed by Shakespeare on Main Street, at the Little Theater; 4 p.m. Pentangle Arts 32nd annual Messiah Sing at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church; For more details, visit woodstockvt.com.

Morning Yoga

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

Mixed Level Yoga

12 p.m. All Level Flow yoga at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Now at noon! Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Brandon Carol Festival

3 p.m. Brandon Festival Singers present 37th annual Brandon Carol Festival featuring Christmas choral arrangements, traditional and contemporary, and original music for the season. Free will offering taken. Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St, Brandon.

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VSO Holiday Pops

Art Workshop

Chittenden Restorative Yoga

Family Playgroup

3 p.m. Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops at the Paramount Theatre. Festive music from around the world, a carol sing-a-long, and appearance by Bronze Ambassadors. Tickets $10 - $32. Info, paramountvt.org. 4 p.m. All levels with Louise Harrison. Louise@LouiseHarrison.com. 8 Mountain Top Rd., Chittenden. 802-747-8444.

Christmas Movie Screenings

4 p.m. The Sparkle Barn shows Christmas movies in the loft Sundays at 4 p.m. This week, “Home Alone.” Free. 1509 US 7S., Wallingford.

All Level Yoga

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

Bone Builders

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

DEC. 11

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.

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.

Preschool Story Time

MONDAY Bikram Yoga **

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

KO & JUNIOR’S HOLIDAY FOR HUMANE SOCIETY AT JAX MONDAY, DEC. 11, 8 P.M.

Killington Bone Builders

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.

ted Submit

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, 802-4223368.

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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

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

Tobacco Cessation Group

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

TOPS Meeting

Yin Yoga

5 p.m. Yin Yoga, all levels at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

4:45 p.m. TOPS meets every Tuesday night at the Trinity church in Rutland Vermont at the corners of West street and Church Street. Side entrance. Weight in starts at 4:45 until 5:30 and meeting starts at 6 until 6:30. Everyone is welcome come and join a stress free environment and take off pounds sensibly. For more information call Ann Marie at 802-293-5279.

Holiday Film Showing

Tobacco Cessation Group

7 p.m. Free film showing at Paramount Theatre, on the big screen, “Elf.” 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

Holiday for Humane Society

8 p.m. KO & Junior’s Holiday for Humane Society party at JAX Food & Games, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Bring a donation for Rutland County Humane Society. Killington Rd., Killington.

TUESDAY Bikram Yoga **

DEC. 12

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.

Chittenden Gentle Flow Yoga

9:30 a.m. All levels with Louise Harrison. Louise@LouiseHarrison.com. 8 Mountain Top Rd., Chittenden. 802-747-8444.

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

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!

Beginner’s Yiddish Class

6:30 p.m. Beginner’s Yiddish Class at Rutland Jewish Center with Stephen Kaufman (Rabba Kaya’s husband). All welcome. Prior knowledge of Yiddish not needed. Some familiarity with reading the Hebrew alphabet is recommended, though not required. Classes include conversation, music, grammar and discussions of Ashkenaz culture. Free. BYOB. 96 Grove St., Rutland.

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.

Tons of toys! Photo by Robin Alberti

Teddy Arbo’s Toys for Tots annual event raises money and collects toys for area children every year at the Foundry. The event was held Saturday, Dec. 2 in Killington. Look for details on how much was raised this year, in next week’s edition.

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Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY DEC. 6

CASTLETON 7 p.m. Casella Theater Castleton Wind Ensemble

KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic

RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter

THURSDAY

DEC. 7 KILLINGTON 8 p.m. JAX Food & Games

Local Yokel Pass Party w/ Joey Leone Duo

MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

PITTSFIELD

[MUSIC Scene] CASTLETON

3 p.m. Charity’s Restaurant

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

KILLINGTON

4 p.m. Pickle Barrel Crow’s Nest

RUTLAND

4 p.m. The Foundry

5 p.m. Outback Pizza

7 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Public House

6 p.m. Wobbly Barn

Happy Hour w/ Tony Lee Thomas

9:30 p.m. The Venue

7 p.m. Outback Pizza George Nostrand

7 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Public House

STOCKBRIDGE

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

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub Good Noise

8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Just Jamie

7 p.m. The Foundry

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

8:30 p.m. Outback Pizza

RUTLAND

PITTSFIELD

7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Aaron Audet

8 p.m. Clear River Tavern

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

POULTNEY

7 p.m. Casella Theater Castleton University Chorale & Chamber Singers

Just Jamie

Daniel Brown

DJ Dirty D

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

Lexian Foundation Fundraiser

Just Jamie

Apres Ski Dance Party w/ DJ Dave

The County Down

Donal O’Shaughnessy

Pimp ‘n’ Ho Ho Ho Party w/ Good Noise

Rick Redington & The Luv

9 p.m. Taps Tavern

Open Mic Night w/ Jon-Carl Smith

Open Mic Jam

STOCKBRIDGE

10 a.m. Farmer’s Market

RUTLAND

7 p.m. Wild Fern

7 p.m. Rick & Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse The TV Show w/ opener George Nostrand

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern College Night w/ DJ Mega

Bubba Birthday Bash

WOODSTOCK 7 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Three to the Bar

10 p.m Bentley’s Restaurant

Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Andraudy

SOUTH POMFRET 9 a.m. Artistree

Morning Jam w/ Ed Cheramie

STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern Rick Redington

SATURDAY DEC. 9

BOMOSEEN

FRIDAY DEC. 8

BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern

Adam Falco & Sam Devine

6 p.m. Iron Lantern Steve Kyhill

6 p.m. Taproom Ryan Fuller

BRANDON 7:30 p.m. Brandon Music The DuPont Brothers

KILLINGTON 8 a.m. Killington Parks Rails 2 Riches

Woodstock Wassail:

VSO Holiday Pops 2017

7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Sunnyland Blues Outfit

Open Mic w/ Chris Pallutto

11 a.m. Wild Fern

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

WOODSTOCK 4 p.m. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Annual Messiah Sing

MONDAY

Super Stash Bros Duo

RUTLAND

7 p.m. Paramount Theatre The Vienna Boys Choir

3 p.m. Paramount Theatre

Aaron Audet & Jordan Snow

Dirty Boost

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Local’s Night w/ Duane Carleton

Daniel Brown

2 p.m. Paramount Theatre Peter Pan Live in HD

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

DEC. 11

KILLINGTON 8 p.m. JAX Food & Games

KO & Junior’s Holiday for Humane Society

LUDLOW 9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic

RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie

Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T

WOODSTOCK

TUESDAY

9:30 a.m. Woodstock Village

DEC. 12

16th annual Holiday House Tour

8 p.m. Town Hall Theatre Christmas w/ the Celts

10 p.m Bentley’s Restaurant Dancing After Dark w/ DJ Chris Powers

SUNDAY DEC. 10

KILLINGTON 5 p.m. Outback Pizza Ryan Fuller

5 p.m. The Foundry

Jazz Night w/ The Summit Pond Quartet

CASTLETON 7 p.m. Casella Theater

Castleton University Jazz Ensemble

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

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic w/ Krishna Guthrie

Festivities all weekend long

continued from page 1 9:30-2 p.m. 14th annual Holiday House Tour (reservations at 802-457-3981) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas at the Billings Farm & Museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wassail Craft Fair at the Masonic Lodge 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodstock History Center Museum decorated for the holiday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wassail Cafe open on The Green 12-1 p.m. Reading of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Ham Gillett 12-1:30 p.m. Historic St. James Church open for tours and music 2 p.m. 33rd annual Wassail Parade 3 p.m. Yule Log and Memory Tree lighting/carol sing 3 p.m. The Ten-A Capella Group at the Historic Congregational Church 4 p.m. Lighting of the Luminaries — over 400 lit on

The Green 5:30 p.m. Wassail feast at Woodstock Inn (reservations at 802-457-6620) 7:30 p.m. Eugene Friesen cello concert at North Chapel Universality Church 7:30 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” performed by Shakespeare on Main Street, at the Little Theater 8 p.m. Christmas with the Celts at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre Sunday, Dec. 10 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas at the Billings Farm & Museum 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wassail Craft Fair at the Masonic Lodge 2:30 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” performed by Shakespeare on Main Street, at the Little Theater 4 p.m. Pentangle Arts 32nd annual Messiah Sing at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church For more details, visit woodstockvt.com.

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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 27

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Drumming up some talent

One day, just before Christmas a couple years ago, my brother-in-law pulled me aside to ask a question. He walked me into a spare room and pointed to several cardboard boxes that were in the corner, asking me if I was interested in the contents. I wandered over and peeled one of the flaps back to reveal several pieces to a drum kit. He explained that the set belonged to his oldest son, who had since moved on to other interests. They were dusty and disheveled, but he assured me that once attended to, they could be a viable kit if my son was interested. I decided to take him up on his offer even though my son had never expressed any interest in playing the drums. I hauled the boxes into my truck and a few days later pulled into a local music store to ask for assistance. I was lucky because the young man who helped me had a keen understanding of what it would take to bring the kit up to acceptable standards. He replaced all the drum heads, set me up with some quality used cymbals, and made sure any missing hardware was replaced. He even polished everything up.

TO SEE MY SON ATTACKING THE SKINS AND HOLDING THE BACK BEAT MADE ME THE PROUDEST DAD EVER.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Female deer 4. Unfashionable people 8. Entranceway 10. Courteous 11. Level 12. Deli meat 13. Details 15. Stole 16. A genus of bee 17. Expressed as digits 18. Your child’s daughter 21. __ and flow 22. Small amount 23. Revolutions per minute 24. Criticize 25. Snake-like fish 26. Cooling mechanism 27. Inquiry 34. Engage in political activity 35. The lowest adult male singing voice 36. Endings 37. Irises 38. The highest parts 39. Kimono sashes 40. Bewilders 41. Mentally healthy 42. Used to traverse snow 43. Inflamed

CLUES DOWN 1. Adventurous 2. Deliverer of speeches 3. Skin condition 4. Widened 5. James Cameron film 6. The 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet 7. Moved along a surface 9. Pharmacological agent 10. Charity 12. Seeing someone famous 14. Not happy 15. Farm animal 17. Give a nickname to 19. Uses up 20. Type of missile (abbr.) 23. Criticizes 24. Midwife 25. Entwined 26. Supervises interstate commerce 27. A way to convert 28. Female sibling 29. TV network 30. Tropical Asian plant 31. Line on a map 32. Denotes songbirds 33. Made publicly known 34. He devised mud cleats for football 36. Trends

Solutions on page, 27

When I loaded all the pieces back into my truck, it looked like a new set of drums! After my son went to bed on Christmas Eve, I pulled all the contents into our living room and painstakingly set the kit up, following a picture I found online to make sure everything was in the right spot. When my son awoke the next morning, he marveled at the drum set, immediately grabbing the sticks in an attempt to make noise. He seemed genuinely excited, which made me genuinely excited. Needless to say, there seemed to be no inherent skill in that initial session. Later, we moved the kit into the room above the garage and started a search for a drum teacher who was willing to come to the house for lessons. Through a friend-of-a-friend we found a local musician who was both highly skilled and reasonably priced. Since then, every week on Monday night, Mike shows up with a coffee in hand to take my son through a variety of drills. My wife and I generally sit in the living room and listen. Some weeks we smile at his evolving ability, other times we wonder if it’s

COCO

worth the money. When they’re finished, homework is assigned to work on throughout the week. Inevitably, every other weeknight, I have to remind my son to go through his lessons. I never dreamed that getting him to sit down to practice for 20 minutes would involve so much coercion. At some points, we’ve had all our battles, with me threatening to pull the plug on the whole endeavor if he doesn’t show more commitment. Over this past summer, we sent our son to two separate weeklong music camps. One of the camps focused on the music of the Beatles, while the other focused on the Rolling Stones. The camps matched up young musicians of equal ability and then had them work on several songs for five straight days. When Friday night arrived, all the parents and any friends gathered together at a local club where the kids put on a legitimate rock show. Talk about fun! Admittedly, some of the songs had seen better interpretations, but a few of the more accessible tunes didn’t sound half bad. And to see my son attacking the skins and holding the back beat made me the proudest dad ever. Since those shows, my son’s interest in the drums has increased. Not only is it easier to get him to practice, but I’ve also noticed that he’s listening to songs by famous drummers, trying to emulate some of their styles. Who knows if this will keep up, but I’m pretty impressed that in two short years my son has turned into a legitimate musician. This week’s film also features a budding musician, albeit a guitarist rather than a drummer. “Coco” is the story of a young Mexican boy who is drawn to the music of his hero, a deceased mariachi singer in the vein of Elvis who is admired by everyone in the country. The only problem is that the boy’s family has deemed music off-limits. Leave it to Pixar to deliver another spectacular film that is not only bursting with unimaginable visuals, but also seeded with a storyline that keeps viewers of all ages captivated. Check this one out if you’re a fan of great storytelling. The music may not be as memorable as other Pixar offerings, but everything else is stellar. A rock-steady “B+” for “Coco.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

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n o i g e R e h T ’ R ock i n Rockin’ the region with Good Noise This weekend is the return of new sensation and my favorite cover band, Good Noise, to the Pickle Barrel Nightclub, both Friday and Saturday night. You get an extra treat on Saturday because it’s also the annual Pimp ‘n’ Ho Ho Ho Party. Good Noise knows how to rock a Pickle party berockin’ cause they debuted there the region last April for the annual by dj dave Mini Skirt Party. I had the hoffenberg pleasure of speaking with co-lead singer and sax player John Tanzi who told me the band is super stoked to return to Killington. This band is like no other that you have seen, be it at the Pickle Barrel or anywhere else. There is not a genre that they don’t cover. If you can’t find a song you like in their set, you don’t like music. Tanzi is joined in the band by his brother Andrew Tanzi (guitar, keys, and vocals), Steve Flannery (lead guitar and vocals), Tom O’Donohue (bass), Matt Savage (drums and vocals) and Melissa Taibi (fellow co-lead singer). By day John Tanzi, Savage and Flannery are all teachers; Andrew is a firefighter; Taibi is a physician’s assistant; and O’Donohue is a comptroller. They range in age from 24 to 27. John Tanzi describes the band: “We’re a non-stop, high energy night out. You hear more songs from our band in a night than any other band. It’s almost like a live deejay. We are adamant about always adding new songs. If you come out one week to the next, you will always hear something new. We always try and keep it fresh because we have a lot of people who follow us around where we live so we want to keep it interesting for them.” One major thing that he wanted to mention is the band never tracks music. John said, “We never have and we never will. Everything we play is being done live right in front of you. If we can’t do a song justice by making it our own, we just won’t do it. We don’t believe in tracking music.” That’s a big plus to me. So many bands track music, some even track their vocals. Good Noise will be celebrating five years together this January. They put a lot of time and effort into this. They practiced for almost a full year before starting to book gigs. What’s amazing to me is this band is the same six people as when they started. Many bands change a player here and there, but not Good Noise. That is key to how great this band sounds. The band started from John and Andrew bar hopping and seeing other bands. John said, “We would be out drinking, watching a band and I would tell Andrew that we have to play this song. He would look at me and say, ‘How can we play this, we don’t have a band?’ I said back, ‘Maybe it’s time to form a band.’ That’s kind of how we got it going.” Andrew came up with the name. They were shooting around ideas for a few weeks. John said to his brother, “We need a name that is music-related. What does music mean to you?” Andrew shrugged and said, “I don’t know, it’s like good noise.” The light bulb went off in John’s head and they had a name. The band is unique because their set is a constant medley of songs. You may hear just a snippet or line from one song, a chorus from another or the whole thing. They have to figure out what works best, but I can tell you, it all works great. You will not be disappointed. “We’re playing to the iPod/iPhone generation who listen to music on the go. They want the first chorus from a song and then go onto the next. That’s what we try and bring to our live performances. With us you never know what’s going to come next. We mix in the 40s with the 2000s and back to the 60s and then to hip hop from today. We want to keep people on their toes and part of what makes our set list intriguing to people is the shock value of what we do,” John said. Another favorite band of mine is Man Down, and Brian Leonard, the leader of that band, is a major influence on this one. Man Down has been doing this medley thing for over 10 years and Brian figured out

the formula that works. He taught John on what part of the song they should cut or keep. John said, “It’s called transitioning, and we have to figure out where the song should go. Sometimes we’ll play a great song that goes over well but when we go to the next verse, the crowd is not into it anymore. So we know right there to only play the first bit of that one. It’s very much paying attention to what the crowd is doing.” Picking the right song is only part of the process. Figuring out where to place it in the set, is the other. John said, “Knowing how it’s going to fit into what you’re already playing is tough. You can have a good song but it’s not going to go over because it’s in a bad spot. Before we scrap a song completely, we move it to a different spot and try it there. It’s very much trial and error as that goes.” The band always writes a set list but because they’re

“WE’RE PLAYING TO THE IPOD/ IPHONE GENERATION WHO LISTEN TO MUSIC ON THE GO. THEY WANT THE FIRST CHORUS FROM A SONG AND THEN GO ONTO THE NEXT. THAT’S WHAT WE TRY AND BRING TO OUR LIVE PERFORMANCES. WITH US YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S GOING TO COME NEXT,” SAID TANZI. constantly watching the crowd, and it changes a lot. They have 200 songs in their repertoire, so they have the ability to adapt to what the crowd wants. If they’re playing too much rock, they can go to pop or punk. A favorite song of John’s that they’re playing now is Abba’s “Dancing Queen.” The drummer’s favorite is Fat Joe and Ashanti’s “What’s Luv.” John’s favorite artist is someone they only played once and it bombed. He said, “Oddly enough, my favorite musician is John Mayer. Back at one of the first gigs we ever played, we tried ‘No Such Thing’ and it did not go over well at all. So we don’t currently have any John Mayer in our set list [laughing]. That was a one time deal — one gig and that was it.” He grew up listening to classic rock like U2, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and Rush. Listening to their set, you would think he was into the pop rock scene. John went to high school with everyone but the drummer. They were all involved in music and school productions. They all know each other from Staten Island and live in the same area. His brother Andrew found the drummer while checking out another band. John recalled, “He’s a rapping drummer, so it was a no-brainer.” Having his brother in the band was a must, but it didn’t start out that way. John explained. “My brother is very talented and is a drummer by trade, but he always played every instrument. He went to Berkeley School of Music for drums, but came home after a semester. When we started Good Noise, he was the original bass player. He wouldn’t show up to practice and that made me mad. He’s so talented that he can play anything on the spot. I didn’t feel he was putting in the same time as everyone else so I kicked him out of the band. He really wanted back in, so I told him the only way is if he learns to play keyboard. So now he wears the guitar, plays the keyboard and has bongos in front of him.”

John started out on the viola, but knew he had to play the sax. He took some lessons on the side and when he got to high school, he was in band, including the jazz band. He grew up in a musical family. His father, Anthony, currently a CPA, moonlights as a drummer in wedding bands. He almost became the drummer for an internationally known band, The Bee Gees. Back in the day, the manager of the group was in the the family’s living room and wanted Anthony to go on tour. But John’s grandfather, straight off the boat from Italy, said, “Only if they could have him home in his bed every night.” The manager said, “that’s impossible since they want to take him to Europe,” so John’s grandfather said, “Then he’s not going.” John said, “My dad is a sick drummer.” The only one not musical in the family is his mother. His other brother Matt and sister both have the music gene. They would practice in his basement. John said, “When we were forming the band, my brother said I can’t just play the sax — I had to sing. I agreed, and I sucked. My mother told my father that he had to break it to me, to tell me that I had to stop and that I wasn’t good. My father had confidence that I would get better. I don’t sing with proper technique. I’m not a trained singer and I don’t breathe right when I sing. I’m able to get the notes out and that’s it. I’m not anything like Melissa. I think she is the best singer on the circuit right now. She’s a beast. When we formed the band I knew we had to have her. She wasn’t singing, but came to practice, liked it and has been with us ever since. Hats off to her.” John doesn’t consider himself a singer even though he is co-lead singer. When people ask what he does in the band, he tells them he plays sax and he sings. Singing is second for him. The band tries to practice at least once a week. John sends out songs to the group two weeks prior and the expectation is for everyone to learn it. He said, “We then practice it and incorporate it into the set list. Everyone contributes songs. It’s a very democratic process. I don’t necessarily enjoy every song that we play, but if it goes over well, that’s good. If it gets a reaction, we have to play it.” The band likes to try out songs at their local clubs to prepare for big clubs like the Pickle

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GOOD NOISE and the Jersey Shore in the summer. They are very excited and prepared for this weekend, so don’t miss out. John ended by saying, “I love my band’s ability to relate to the people. We’re very much aware that we are playing cover songs. None of us put ourselves on a pedestal, we don’t think we’re rock stars or above anyone else that is at the bar drinking and enjoying listening to us play. We call ourselves ‘the people’s band.’ We’re drinking and singing right along with you. The only difference is we’re on the stage holding an instrument and you’re on the floor, hopefully holding two beers, enjoying us.”

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In one form or another, Joe Tilden has ‘good Joe’.” had a show on PEGTV for about 20 years, Chelsea Tice, who coordinates the and he’s still going strong. programming for Channel 21, said, “Every Every week, Tilden offers his take on cur- week Joe enters PEGTV with a pleasant rent events on “Big Joe’s Journal.” The show greeting and eagerness to tape. He is a is as bare bones as television gets: Tilden, walking encyclopedia of knowledge and a camera, and some notes as he addresses information and his dedication to the his audience for half an hour. community and his show is inspiring.” “I’m shooting for 800 episodes if everyTilden didn’t always have his current thing goes well,” he said. What is now “Big format. “I used to have guests,” he said. Joe’s Journal” began in 1997, he said. “Sometimes they’d show up, and some“I had run for times not. So I gave it up.” MR. TILDEN the state Senate Tilden said he expects as a Democrat in to hit 800 episodes someCONTINUES TO Rutland County, and time in April. BRING A WEALTH I realized we needed And, after that? more exposure,” he “It depends on my OF HISTORICAL said. “We called it health,” he said. “I’m in KNOWLEDGE AND ‘Democrats Today.’ my mid-80s, and I can’t In 2000 it became do things as well as I did POLITICAL OPINION ‘Civically Speakten years ago.” ... HE HAS QUITE A ing,” and ‘Big Joe’s Tilden is already slowJournal’ in 2006. I ing down; besides his FOLLOWING AND IS just go on and state television program, he is JUST AN ALL AROUND my opinions.” also a Rutland City alderBack in January, man, but he has chosen ‘GOOD JOE’.” to mark Tilden’s not to run again. 700th episode,PEG TV recognized Tilden “Big Joe’s Journal” can be seen on Sunfor his long years of service. day nights at 8:30 p.m. According to a written statement at the PEGTV programming can be found on time, executive director Tom Leypoldt said, Comcast channels 15, 20 and 21 and VTel “Joe Tilden is a PEGTV fixture. He is a perchannels 163, 164, and 165 and is available fect example of how to exercise your freethroughout Rutland County to all cable dom of speech rights. Mr. Tilden continues subscribers. Streaming programming, to bring a wealth of historical knowledge hyper-local weather forecasts, and video and political opinion to the station. He has on demand services are also available quite a following and is just an all around online at pegtv.com.

About Big Joe’s Journal Joe is nearing 800 episodes of Big Joe’s Journal with 785 episodes in total. Every week Joe gives a recap of current events and his take on how it affects us on a government level, and personally. He’s an example of a PEGTV political talk show on channel 21. Whatever their take is on current events, PEGTV is a place for people to share their thoughts.

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Women’s Club celebrates annual holiday dinner

Thursday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) will be celebrating its annual holiday dinner and Yankee Swap Thursday, Dec. 7 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Inn at Long Trail, 709 Route 4, Killington. Members, members-to be and their guests are all invited to join them for this annual club tradition, kicking off the holiday season with this festive meal and spirited gift exchange. This is a great opportunity to re-gift a white elephant! Attendees are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Rutland

Trinity Church gets festive with holiday dinner, music, and auction By Robin Alberti

“Santa’s little helper” was enjoying the Festival of Trees held at the Killington Grand Hotel, Dec. 1-2.

Friday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Come enjoy a holiday musical festival at Trinity Episcopal Church, Rutland, Friday, Dec. 8. The evening features a meal catered by Table 24 chef Steve Sawyer and a varied selection of live music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a silent auction, and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Call 802-775-4368 for tickets ($40/person). No tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds are used for Trinity’s Community Outreach and to enable the group to provide a space for community groups to meet. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 85 West St., Rutland.

County Parent-Child Center. Guests are welcome to bring a spouse or friend. The cost is only $30 per person for members and $35 for members-tobe. RSVPs are requested by Friday, Dec. 1, with menu selection of either salmon cakes, steak au poivre, or vegetarian gnocchi, to: evite.me/WYH1QsbykR or on the club’s Facebook page. The Greater Killington Women’s Club is a charitable organization whose focus is providing supporting fundraising efforts and a socializing network to nurture our local community. For more information, visit swcvt.com.

Maiden Vermont to perform “Come Fly With Us”; one performance only Saturday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—The excitement is building as Maiden Vermont prepares for its holiday show, “Come Fly With Us,” to be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. With their rich harmony and bell ringing tones, Maiden Vermont will sing songs of the season, and renditions of traditional folk music replete with body percussion, led by guest artist Moira Smiley. Smiley, an Addison County native, is a worldrenowned composer and performer with the gift of engaging audiences with her rich and varied vocal colors, original arrangements, and inspiring personality. Act One will feature the full chorus plus cameo appearances by small groups from within the chorus. Smiley will lead off Act Two, to be joined by the Maidens in a grand finale. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors/students, on sale at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, located at 68 South Pleasant Street. For more information, call 802-434-2836.

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Dickens scholar shares the story behind “A Christmas Carol” Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Charles Dickens scholar Barry Dietz will discuss the life and career of Dickens and his story “A Christmas Carol” in a talk at Trinity Episcopal Church of Rutland. His talk, “Charles Dickens and the Writing of A Christmas Carol,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public. Dietz will consider Dickens’ career up to the publication of “A Christmas Carol” in 1843, what the novella’s success meant to Dickens’s life and work, and how the story has resonated since, including in films. Barry Dietz was born in North Carolina and now lives in New England. He has worked as a librarian, bookstore manager, radio host, news anchor, actor, television show host, and

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(L-R) Low Lily, Katie McNally, and John Whelan team up for a holiday spectacular at Chandler, featuring Celtic and Americana music. Courtesy of VINS

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VTF&W expert to discuss climate change and its effect on wildlife

Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.— QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will host an important and captivating talk with Tom Rogers from VT Fish and Wildlife Department on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the VINS Nature Center Classroom. An evening of colorful photos and captivating stories aims to answer many questions about a changing climate. Join the discussion to deepen the understanding of how climate change is affecting wildlife and what can be done to help conserve biodiversity in Vermont in the face of these new threats. From warmer, wet winters to increasingly severe storms, our region’s climate is changing before our eyes and it presents many challenges to Vermont’s native wildlife. How might

different species respond to those many challenges and what are conservationists doing to address them? Come to the event to find out answers. Tom Rogers is a biologist who has worked on a variety of conservation projects, from zebras in Kenya to sage grouse and bald eagles in Wyoming. He has a M.S. in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana. His graduate research focused on large carnivores such as grizzly bears and black bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact sstrew@vinsweb.org or call 802-3595000, ext. 245. A donation of $10 is suggested. VINS is located at 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee. Visit vinsweb.org.

Chandler celebrates “The Turning of the Year” with holiday mini-fest

Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Seven-time, All-Ireland accordion champion John Whelan teams up with American roots band Low Lily and Scottish-style fiddler Katie McNally for a spectacular holiday mini-fest of Celtic and Americana music at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. “This diverse and energetic show will usher in the holiday season with a fresh, new take on roots music from both sides of the pond,” said Tom Ayres, executive director at Chandler. “The Turning of the Year” concert is much more than a triple-bill: the artists perform separately, all together, and all manner of in between. Celtic and folk music devotees will savor everything from the sweet sound of an accordion accompanied by lush guitar textures to a flurry of reels with everyone playing together to an American traditional song sung in three-part harmony. The high-spirited concert will kick off the holidays with a festive array of sights and sounds. For tickets and more information, call the Chandler Box Office at 802-728-6464, visit chandler-arts.org, or stop by Chandler any weekday between 12-4 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

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Learn how to identify trees with county forester Saturday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m.—RUPERT—Join the Merck Forest and Farmland and the Vermont Woodlands Association on a winter tree identification walk at Merck Forest and Farmland on Saturday, Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m. Learn how to identify trees and shrubs in our winter landscape through this hands-on workshop. Bennington County Forester Kyle Mason will teach participants key tips that any budding naturalist should know. The event is free, open to the public, and is family friendly. Registration highly recommended, but not required. For more information or to register call 802-747-7900, email info@vermontwoodlands.org. Merck Forest is located at 3270 Route 315 in Rupert. The event will be cancelled only in the case of extremely bad weather. This workshop is sponsored by the Vermont Woodlands Association and Merck Forest and Farmland.

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Vienna Boys’ Choir to play Rutland’s Paramount Theatre

Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Vienna Boys’ Choir (VBC), a beloved exponent of the choral repertoire for more than 500 years, plays the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The evening’s program will include favorites such as “Stille Nacht” (“Silent Night”), “Sleigh Ride” (“Troika”), and their compelling rendition of “Carol of the Bells.” The modern Vienna Boys Choir bears little resemblance to the original group of six boys invited to sing at the Viennese court many centuries ago. Today, the VBC consists of 100 boys between the ages of 10 and 14, from dozens of nations, divided into four touring groups. Each group spends nine to 11 weeks of the school year on tour. Between them, the four choirs give 300 concerts and performances each year before almost half a million people. They visit virtually all European countries, and are frequent guests in Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The VBC also has

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lish, German, and French carols tracing the arc of the Christmas story — from the annunciation to the birth of Jesus, through death and resurrection — with introductions by choral director Oliver Goodenough. Norman Williams Public Library is located at 10 The Green, Woodstock. For more information, call 802-457-2295.

Santa Claus to visit Clarendon’s Bailey Library Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.—CLARENDON— Santa will be waiting to talk to lucky boys and girls at the Bailey Memorial Library on Moulton Ave. in Clarendon, Saturday, Dec.

9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. He will be happy to have his picture taken with youngsters and give them a special gift. At the same time, visit with Dorothy Barnes, the librarian for 26 years, who will

retire at the end of December. The board of trustees is very thankful for the years of service she has given to the library. For more information, call 802-747-7743.

Artists perform in an intimate space for a Holiday Cabaret in Pomfret.

BarnArts Center hosts holiday cabaret

Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.—POMFRET—On Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., BarnArts, in collaboration with ArtisTree, presents a classy evening of holiday cabaret featuring favorite American standards and seasonal favorites in an intimate musical space at Artistree’s new Grange Theatre in Pomfret. The evening is hosted by Kerry Rosenthal and features talented local vocalists Jenny Barry and Lisa Piccirillo. The performers will be backed by The Artistrio with Mark van Gulden on keys, Glendon Ingalls on bass and Kathleen Dolan on flutes. Guest performers include Lola Dorsogna, and Gabe Bango. The concert is a celebrated Wassail Weekend event. The event features a cash bar and a free dessert table, and costs $20. Tickets are available through Barnarts.org.

Free workshops offered at BROC Community Action: reduce stress, prepare a budget WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—This time of year can be a bit overwhelming for people. BROC Community Action is offering a couple of workshops that can help. First, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., in partnership with Goodwill Industries, join Stress

Management & Reduction to learn ways to take care of youself, deal with daily stressors and feel less stressed. To register contact Donalee Kirk at 802-6651725 or dkirk@broc.org. Then, Wednesday, Dec. 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., join Savvy Spending Solutions Financial Capability

and learn how to prepare a 2018 budget and how to start the New Year with good financial goals. To register contact Shelley Faris at 802-665-1742 or sfaris@ broc.org. Both workshops will be held at 45 Union St., Rutland. For more information, visit broc.org.

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HONEYSUCKLE

Boston band Honeysuckle to perform live at Chaffee and Sparkle Barn Saturday, Dec. 9—WALLINGFORD, RUTLAND—Honeysuckle, from Boston, will be performing two shows on Saturday, Dec. 9. An afternoon performance will be held at the Sparkle Barn on Route 7 in Wallingford from 3-5 p.m. The evening performance of this folksy bluegrass group will take place at 7 p.m. at The Chaffee Arts Center on Route 7 (Main Street) in Rutland. Comprised of Holly McGarry, Benjamin Burns, and Chris Bloniarz, the trio can frequently be found performing in the Boston area and surrounding cities in the Northeast, playing alongside bands like Boy & Bear, Shook Twins, John Craigie, Grey Season, and others. In 2015, Honeysuckle performed at Newport Folk Festival, was chosen as a Converse Rubber Tracks artist, and

was nominated for Best Folk Artist of the Year and Best Americana Artist of the Year at the annual Boston Music Awards. In 2016 the group played Lollapalooza festival on the Pepsi Stage as well as CMJ in New York City. As a recipient of Club Passim’s Iguana Music Grant, Honeysuckle recently released a new full-length album on March 24 to a sold-out audience at Club Passim. The band also has a previously released EP, “Arrows,” as well as various live albums. Tickets for Honeysuckle at Chaffee Arts Center are $7.50 at the door. For Honeysuckle at The Sparkle Barn, RSVP for $5 tickets, by calling 802-4462044. These events are for all ages. For more information, visitnewedge.biz.

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THE DUPONT BROTHERS

The DuPont Brothers to give one of last few performances as a duo Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Sam and Zack DuPont form the sibling indie-folk-rock duo, The DuPont Brothers. They’re based out of Burlington but they’re not there very much. The duo has been living on the indie circuit, driving around sharing their stories through songwriting since 2013. On Saturday, Dec. 9, they perform at Brandon Music in what will be one of their last performances as The DuPont Brothers. Back from a Midwest tour, the Brothers will perform new original songs from their much anticipated upcoming release. The new album is the start of a rebranding for 2018 with a sound that will have more of a rhythmic pulse. Check them out at Brandon Music to catch a glimpse of where the Brothers’ music is headed and be a part of their new chapter. The Brothers have been on an independent pursuit to get their music into as many ears as possible, and have been quite successful. Their two studio releases and two live albums have taken them on tour all over the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South and Midwest. The DuPont Brothers have made festival appearances at Grand Point North and SXSW and have supported a wide array of national acts of all shapes, sizes and genres including Kishi Bashi, Johnnyswim, The Lone Bellow, Gin Wigmore, Langhorne Slim, Joseph, Livingston Taylor, Bahamas, Ben Sollee and Patrick Watson along with Grammy award-winning artists Sturgill Simpson, Jerry Douglas, Blake Mills, Suzanne Vega and Pat Benatar. This event is a part of Vermont Arts 2017, celebrating arts in Vermont. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.

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Meet, greet, and eat with author Tracey Medeiros at Phoenix Books Saturday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Saturday, Dec. 9 from 1-3 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host a meet-and-greet with Tracey Medeiros, featuring free samples of a recipe from Tracey’s new book, “The Vermont NonGMO Cookbook.” “The Vermont Non-GMO Cookbook” honors the state’s mission to connect with its local organic farmlands and the farmers who nurture and care for them. It also serves as a guide for eating organically and non-GMO in Vermont. The book celebrates our region’s esteemed organic food producers, farmers, cheesemakers, dairy farmers, and the chefs who partner with them to create delicious, innovative, organic, and non-GMO recipes. The recipes, which encourage readers to think organic and non-GMO eating first, include: Avocado, Jalapeño, and Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Maple Kale Salad with Toasted Almonds, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, and Rustic Croutons Oven-Roasted Organic Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Spicy Apple Cider Vinegar Slaw Apple-Raspberry Pie Roasted Rainbow Potatoes with Herb Pesto Courtesy of Phoenix Books Rutland Baked Frittata with Baby Spin“The Vermont Non-GMO Cookbook” offers a healthy selection of recipes made ach, Roasted Red Peppers, and up exclusively of Vermont organic and non-GMO ingredients. Quark Cheese Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Rutabaga Puree, Braised Cabbage, Eating Local” column for Edible her commitment to the sustainable and Horseradish Cream Green Mountains magazine and is food movement by using locally Old-Fashioned Organic Cream a freelance food writer, food stylist, produced fresh ingredients to create Cheese Cheesecake and recipe developer and tester. She dishes that are healthy and delicious. Fresh Raspberry Sorbet is often seen on various television Phoenix Books Rutland is located Tracey Medeiros is also the cooking segments preparing one at 2 Center St. in Rutland. Copies author of “The Connecticut Farm of her favorite recipes while sharof the book will be available for Table Cookbook,” “The Vermont ing helpful culinary tips with the attendees to purchase and have Farm Table Cookbook,” and “Dishviewing audience. Medeiros travels signed. For more information, ing Up Vermont.” She writes “The regionally as a guest speaker and call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixFarmhouse Kitchen: A Guide to cooking instructor, emphasizing books.biz.

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Huge purse up for grabs at Rails 2 Riches park jam Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Skiers and riders from across the globe will gather at Killington and lay it all on the line in hopes of winning a piece of the $25,000 purse, the gold at the end of the Rails 2 Riches rainbow, Saturday, Dec. 9 at Killington Resort. Rails 2 Riches is the largest and most lucrative rail jam event in the East, and the Killington parks crew brings the biggest set-up for the fiercest competition of the season to Lower Bunny Buster at K-1. Competitors will drop in on an exclusive, custom built rail venue, and those who have

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what it takes to impress the judges will walk away with ultimate bragging rights for the season. Come watch the action unfold as top athletes battle it out under the lights. Due to the growth and nature of this event, this seasons competition is primarily invite only, open to skiers and snowboarders. The day progresses from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for check-in and qualifiers, then, following a break for athletes, the finals will be held under the lights at 4:45 p.m. Awards follow at 6 p.m. Get the full details at killington.com.

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FOOD 506 Bistro

The 506 Bistro serves a simple, seasonal menu featuring Vermont highlights. Set in the open bar and lounge, the atmosphere is casual and warm. Your are likely to be served a yankee pot roast, a great organic burger from a nearby farm or fresh strawberry shortcake with Vermont berries. Local, simple, home cooked is what we are all about. (802) 457-5000

Back Country Café

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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

506 BirchBistro Ridge  and Bar

Serving locals and visitors alike since VT 1998,highlights dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to complete Serving a seasonal menu featuring your day in Killington. Featuring Vermont inspired New American cuisine in the inns dining room and 506 Bistro and Bar Great Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, fine wines, seafood

and vegetarian options,VT and wonderful house made desserts. www.birchridge.com. 802-422-4293. Serving a seasonal menu featuring highlights 802.475.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com

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Clear River Tavern

Our fantastic American tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more is now being handcrafted by our new Executive Chef Tim Galvin. . Nestled on 10 acres directly on the VAST snowmobile trails and only 8 miles from the Killington Road. Our live music schedule will keep you entertained, and we never charge a cover. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear”. www.clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999

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Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. Reservations are appreciated. 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

Highline Lodge HIGHLINE LODGE KILLINGTON VERMONT

Visit the Highline lodge. Join us in our newly renovated fireplace lounge featuring craft cocktails, local brews, small plates and lively conversation. Our in-house restaurant offers fresh, seasonal local fare with a menu changing monthly. The intimate dining room and outside patio are the perfect spots for private events, conferences and weddings. Contact Kristen Anderson at kristen@highlinelodge.com.

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

Jones’ Donuts

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

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

Liquid Art

Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain. LiquidartVT.com (802) 422-2787.

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

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

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

Peppinos

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

Phat Italian

You want a sandwich? The Phat Italian can make you a sandwich. Choose from their signature hot sandwiches, paninis, and their signature cold sandwiches. Check out their refreshing smoothie and juice bar to perfectly accent one of the delicious sandwiches. www.thephatitalian.com (802) 422-7428

Pickle Barrel

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

Red Clover

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

Rosemary’s

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

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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

O’Dwyers Public House

O’Dwyers Public House at the Summit Lodge welcomes you to enjoy traditional Irish fare including Guinness Stew, Seafood Pie and Bangers and Mash, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Irish and local brews are on tap, and we have live music every weekend! (802) 422-3535.

Sushi Yoshi

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

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Anna Francolini stars as Captain Hook in the acclaimed production of “Peter Pan” screening Live in HD from the National Theatre of Great Britain.

New twist on beloved classic screens at Paramount

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre’s Live in HD from the National Theatre Series continues Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. with the acclaimed production of “Peter Pan” devised by the companies of The National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic. In a statement from the National Theatre: “All children — except one — grow up …The National Theatre in collaboration with Bristol Old Vic offers a production that edges the beloved Barrie classic into our contemporary times and life. Peter is a gangling young adult living in a

permanent state of arrested development.” The beloved and well-known story is intact. When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow at the London nursery of the Darling household, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook await. The production is conceived as a riot of magic, music and makebelieve. The brilliantly acclaimed show, directed by Sally Cookson (N.T.

Live’s “Jane Eyre”) has been conceived and delivered for a fullfamily audience, with elements to delight and entertain both parents and children. The play is true to J.M. Barrie’s story and there are new surprising twists of interpretation (in addition to the age of Peter) to make this an entirely refreshing approach to the material. Enjoy the screening on the big screen, in HD, at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. For tickets and more information, visit paramountvt.org.

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Santa will return to Poultney to have breakfast with the community, Saturday, Dec. 9.

Poultney tradition continues — Breakfast with Santa!

Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m.—POULTNEY—The holiday festivities continue in the community of Poultney. On Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8-11 a.m., the Poultney Woman’s Club will host Breakfast with Santa. For over 30 years, the club has provided a hearty meal of scrambled eggs, sausage, home baked goods, orange juice, cocoa and coffee for $1.25.

Photos with Santa are available for $1.50 as well. Families may also bring their own cameras to take free photos with Santa. Bring the family to this great community activity which will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Poultney United Methodist Church, 108 Main St., Poultney. For more information, call 802287-9244.

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Toys Under the Tree gift drive set for Dec. 9 at Diamond Run Mall Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Each year there are many families that can’t afford to provide gifts from Santa for their children at Christmas. 101 The One and BROC Community Action in Rutland have teamed up for a second year to host Toys Under the Tree, Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Diamond Run Mall. The theme this year is “Star Wars.” Come meet members of

the Star Wars costuming groups: 501st New England Garrison (The Empire), and Alderaan Base (The Rebels), and take photos with them. Also, there will be a mostly “Star Wars” themed basket raffle, vendor tables, and of course, a donation bin to collect the toys that will be donated that day. Last year, 80 families had a brighter Christmas thanks to the

Santa and pancakes combine for best breakfast in West Pawlet Sunday, Dec. 10, 7:30 a.m.—WEST PAWLET— On Sunday, Dec. 10, there will be a pancake breakfast sponsored by the West Pawlet Fire Department at the firehouse, 2806 Vermont Route 153, West Pawlet. Breakfast is served from 7:3011 a.m. The firehouse is a handicap accessible site. Santa Claus will be joining the pancake breakfast between 8-10 a.m. Come and eat breakfast with jolly St. Nick! The breakfast menu includes pancakes of several varieties including regular, chocolate chip, blue berry, and the return of the cranberry pancake, served with lo-

cal maple syrup; as well as waffles, West Pawlet’s world famous home fries, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon. Beverages include coffee, tea, milk and orange juice. Breakfast prices are $10 for 12 years and older, $8 for seniors 65 years and older, $5 for ages 5-12 years of age, and free under age 5. All profits from the breakfast are dedicated to the department’s equipment and training needs. The department is a nonprofit. Donations are appreciated and are gratefully received. New members are welcome. Call 802-345-4312.

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generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations in the community that either donated toys or sponsored ads where a percentage went to the fund. With the cash donations, BROC Community Action staff purchased additional gifts for all age groups. This year, they hope to help 200 families. Join the effort to help give children a merry Christmas.

Castleton set to light Tree of Remembrance

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton Woman’s Club and the Castleton Free Library are once again collaborating for the lighting of the Tree of Remembrance. All are invited to this ceremony, which will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Castleton Library. This year a snow date has been set for the following evening, Dec. 14. The library is located at 638 Main St. in Castleton. The tree will be lit with thousands of bulbs in remembrance of loved ones who are no longer with us. Lights may also be purchased to honor loved ones. Anyone can send in names of those they wish to honor or memorialize during the 2017 holiday season. There is no limit to the number of honorees. Forms are available from members of the Castleton Woman’s Club or pick them up at various locations in Castleton and Fair Haven: local libraries, laundromats, post offices, the Castleton Village Store, Third Place Pizza, Shaw’s, Castleton Family Health, the Castleton Community Center, Castleton Beauty Shop, Prunier’s, the Sunrise and Wooden Soldier Restaurants and the Birdseye Diner. Please send the filled out form and donation to: Rosie Doran, 550 Doran Road, Fair Haven, VT 05743. Checks should be made payable to the Castleton Woman’s Club. Donations help fund local scholarships. Join us for the old-fashioned community gathering featuring children’s stories and singing and the lighting of the Tree of Remembrance. Later, join Santa for hot chocolate, treats, and music performed by the Castleton Village School Jazz Ensemble inside the library. For more information, call 802-468-5574.

New voices to highlight Brandon concert Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m.—BRANDON—One of the high-points of the Brandon area holiday season is the annual carol concert presented by the Brandon Festival Singers — this year on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Brandon Congregational Church. For the past 37 years, dedicated choral singers from the greater Brandon area have been gathering to rehearse Christmas music. They work under the direction of Gene Childers, with the able accompaniment his wife, Jean Childers, for almost three months to master nearly a dozen seasonal musical selections. Some are special versions of familiar carols and others are new and original works. This year the singers welcome

new Brandon resident and guest soloist, Joshua Collier, operatic tenor. He has been heard on opera stages throughout America and Europe, most recently in Vermont where he sang Rodolfo in “La Boheme” with Southern Vermont Lyric Theatre, and Nemorino in “L’Elisir D’Amore” with the Opera Company of Middlebury. He is a performer equally comfortable with operatic or symphonic works as well musical theater and solo recitals. He will be performing two solo works as well as joining the choir for one of their pieces. Joining will be the Curbtones Quartet. This barbershop group from the Curbstone Chorus will perform unique arrangements of traditional Christmas pieces.

We will also welcome Rev. Matthew Wollam-Berens, chaplain of University of Vermont Health Network — Porter Hospital, who will play the harp in two solo medleys. The 25 voice choir will be joined by Jean Childers, piano; Julia Murach, flute; and Jeff Wetmore, percussion.This is a wonderful, stress free way to spend a December Sunday afternoon in the candlelit sanctuary of the Brandon Congregational Church. A free will offering will be received which will, in part, benefit the Vermont Food Bank and Smile Train. Last year, $250 was donated to each charity. The Brandon Congregational Church is located at One Carver St., Brandon.

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ALI - 5.5-year-old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Torbie. Hi my name is Ali and I am one big friendly gal. I am what you consider a lap cat, I love to lounge and get attention. I do have a slight flaw, I sure do love food, but who doesn’t? I will need to continue being on a diet to stay healthy. 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 enjoy being outside. If you are looking for a new best friend and think that I’d make a great match for you please stop by and say hello!

Male. Rex. White. Hello, my name is Doby. As you can see I am a big fluffball with a super white coat. I love to hop around my pen and then relax and snack on veggies. I am calm and gentle and do not mind being held from time to time.

STACEY - 1.5-year-old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby with white. Hi, my name is Stacey and as you can see I am quite the lovable cat. I am a little anxious in hectic households and when there is a lot going on around me. I do well with other cats and older children.

ROSA - 2-year-old. Spayed Female. Hound Mix. I’m a social, outgoing lady who loves being in the middle of things and getting lots of love and attention. I’m a sweet love bug and I’m looking forward to getting spoiled in my new home. I’m a high energy gal and I’ll need lots of exercise.

TINKER BELL - 3.5-year-old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby. I am as cute as can be! I have a super sweet personality and I love all the attention I can get. I am a cuddly little thing and everyone here at the shelter loves to visit with me. I like other cats and wouldn’t mind having a friend.

JR - Adult. Neutered Male. Rex. White. Hello, my name is JR. I am a big fluffball who loves to snack on veggies and lounge around in my pen. I am somewhat comfortable being held. I do like to romp around from time to time as well.

MR. CRICKET - 2.5-yearold. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I am a big friendly fella with a great personality. I am gentle and quiet and will not say no to a back scratch or ear massage. I am clean and use my litter pan and I like other cats. I am all around a good guy and I am looking for my forever home.

DOBY - Adult. Neutered

CHUNK, LIZZIE, SIERRA, GABBY, Cuddles on the couch, and people to love, that is all we ask for this Christmas! Four amazing dogs looking for their “furever” homes! They have to be your only furbaby, but have so much love to give they are all you will need! Adoption fees are being waived to find them a home for the holidays. Please stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. or call 802885-3997 for more information.

LEXI - 4-year-old. Spayed Female. Pit Bull mix. I’m a very playful gal who loves tennis balls! Squeaky toys are lots of fun, too, but I’ve been known to destroy them in no time flat! I’m very social, too, and enjoy hanging out with my favorite people and I am super adorable.

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AMELIA - Adult. Spayed Female. Rex. White. Hello, my name is Amelia. I am a big fluffball who loves to snack on carrots and lounge around in my pen. I am a little skittish around people but I am ok with being petted. I enjoy staying in my comfortable house where I am warm and comfy. BOOMERANG - 2-year-old. Neutered Male. Flemish Giant. Brown. Hi there, my name is Boomerang and I am quite the energetic and outgoing fella! I am partially litter box trained and I absolutely love playing and chewing on cardboard boxes. I will never say no to fresh veggies and treats.

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TONKA - 3-year-old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby. Hi I am Tonka. My owner had passed away and lucky for me a couple of neighbors took care of me before bringing me to the shelter. I have enjoyed returning to life as an indoor cat.

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ROBIN Hi! My name’s Robin and I’m a 4-year-old neutered male mixed breed dog that came to Lucy Mackenzie as a stray. Life hasn’t always been easy for me, but I’m looking forward to starting over in my new home. I’m a fun-loving active fella that has tons of potential, and lots of love to give! Since I’ve been here, we’ve spent lots of time working on basic behaviors, like how to walk on a leash, how to sit, and stay. I’ve come such a far way! I’d be the only animal in my ideal home, and my human would be committed towards continuing my training with me. It would also be nice if I wasn’t left alone for long amounts of time, as I’m much happier when I’m around my people. All I really need in life is a second chance. If you’ve been looking for a new best friend, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at www.lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. We hope to see you soon!

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Beware of jealousy trips By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Gemini Moon, in the afterglow of a Full Moon on the Gemini-Sagittarius axis. If I am not mistaken, the next month will hold changes and surprises that are spiritually significant, karmically loaded, and ultimately life-altering for all mankind. Keep an eye on the headlines and an even closer eye on your own news until the Moon leaves the sign of the Twins, and moves into Cancer at about 3:17 p.m. EST on Monday afternoon. With more than a few astrological aspects to analyze, let me zero in on the fact that Krampus Night, a.k.a. Black Peter’s Day is on the 6th of December. The Krampus Night traditions go back a long way. It is on this night that a dark and devilish entity by the name of Black Peter goes around giving bags of coal to the bad boys and girls in the neighborhood. Underneath the surface, Black Peter’s Day is much darker and more sinister than it is cracked up to be. It’s too much to get into but if you do a little research, right off the bat it becomes clear that this dark and devilish entity is into kidnapping and eating babies and small children! Like I said, it’s way too much to get into, but the traditions that we associate with this particular holiday are Satanic in nature, well hidden, and unfortunately, still alive and well, in our modern culture. Venus entered Sagittarius on Dec. 1, and Mars will make his ingress into Scorpio on Dec. 9. With the two relationship indicators shifting into a whole new gear, it stands to reason that our relating patterns will be undergoing some adjustments during the next few weeks. Venus in Sagittarius needs the love life to be wide open, free, and based upon principles of freedom and trust. In its negative expression this placement can get hung up on fixed ideas and dogmatic approaches to what it means to be together. When Mars is in Scorpio, the energy is intense and needs to be united body, mind and spirit in what is often referred to as a Tantric connection. In its negative expression this placement turns to possessiveness and jealousy. Putting two-and-two together, the up side of this picture would create situations in which the ability to trust one another in an open and free relationship will allow us to come together as equals in a way that is balanced harmoniously enough to unite us in a state of wholeness and completion. The down side? On a bad day this combo will generate jealous scenes that nit-pick over the fact that someone is stepping out of bounds and not sticking to the rules. Pictures that force others to adhere to strict expectations could paint many of us into a corner. Jealousy trips could ruin an otherwise good time. With a ton of aspects to look at, the alignment between Hades, Kronos, and Kassandra intrigues me the most. Why? According to asteroid guru Martha Lang-Wescott, this three-way connection points to questions that will make us wonder if famous people, (Kronos) are to be believed, (Kassandra) about their past, about any criminal charges that have been brought against them, and/or about their seedy, perverse low-life behavior (Hades). With over 4,000 criminal indictments already issued to the Powers That Be, the Kronos/Kassandra/Hades aspect offers a perfect example of how astrology plays out in real time. Another planetary picture that caught my eye relates directly to a three-way conjunction that is sitting on one of the main angles of my horoscope. As many of you know I have been confined, recovering from surgery on my right Mother, page 28

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Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

March 21 - April 20

June 21 - July 20

September 21 - October 20

December 21 - January 20

ou keep accusing someone of being too negative, when the fact is, you can’t handle it when people are 100 percent honest. Be careful with your judgments. Whoever you are putting down is way ahead of the game. If you could get over yourself you could learn a lot from them. From the looks of things you’re too invested in being right and keeping things the way they are to confront the deeper aspects of your issues. For your own sake, back up and see if you can get humble enough to admit that you are not totally enlightened and could actually be wrong about a few things.

ou go back and forth from being totally OK with all of this to wondering if it’s time to be doing something else. It’s so hard to stay in the moment when you’re obsessing about what you need to accomplish, or keep wondering why something must always be more important than whatever living is supposed to be about. The mad rush to get wherever you think you’re going has turned out to be the cross on which you get nailed. Slowing down to a crawl will show you that there is nothing going on here. It’s time to turn off the treadmill and remember how to live.

t would be good if you could lay off needing to have all of this go your way. It looks to me like someone is boxed into a corner and in the guise of “being there for them” you could actually be controlling the hell out of a situation that has you and your needs written all over it. The best case scenario will come into play the minute you back up and realize that things go better when you want for others what they want for themselves. With any luck you’ll do some soul searching, your sense of fair play will kick in, and you’ll wake up enough to be 100 percent here for this.

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Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

ll of a sudden kindred spirits have shown up to make you feel like you’ve got your groove back. There’s nothing wrong with this, but before you get too comfortable, you might want to check their motives, and look at your own needs for flattery and approval. It’s been said that any relationship that is based on “need” or “use” is not based on love and will end in violence. You’ve been here many times before. Forewarned is forearmed. Your new fan has “I am here to use you’”written all over them, and you are weak enough to “need to be needed” at this point in time.

earning how to let go of what you think matters more than anything is a trick that few of us are able to master until we’re old enough to know how to get around it. You’re in a situation that looks like you’d be better off giving it up. The idea that you need anything this badly is a sure sign that you don’t. It’s hard to believe that in the act of releasing our attachments we begin to connect with what’s real. If this is meant to endure it will continue. No attempt to force things to go your way will go as far as the ability give it all up to whatever is in everyone’s highest good.

ou could make it easier on yourself if you could learn how to back off when things don’t seem to be working. The need to “make it happen” presses many of us to keep on trucking until we realize that life doesn’t work that way. Ease up a little. If you think your will has governance over other people and their choices you haven’t figured out that none of this is up to you. Forget about being in control. Disengage enough to allow every other factor in this equation to inform you that things will work better if you lighten up and stop taking yourself so seriously.

ne way or another all of your chickens are coming home to roost. Recent changes have resulted in a huge windfall or a huge setback. If you’ve been getting away with murder the jig is totally up. If you’ve been going to the well every day and keeping your heart to the wheel, the next year or so will give you a chance to bring your efforts to the highest level of expression. Your love life? You’ve been on the fence and torn in two for a long time. Get ready for a trial by fire. Your heart is on the ropes until everyone involved confronts themselves and has the guts to face the truth.

he next few weeks will see you wrapping things up just enough to move on to the next thing. As you keep more than one ball in the air, the need to stay focused is imperative. Others will be more demanding than usual. Keeping your priorities clear enough to know how much you really need to be there for them will make it easier to say “No” when it’s necessary. Issues that relate to where your ambitions lie are making you think twice about your current occupation. Whatever this implies, the prospect of career changes and sudden advancements is a huge theme right now.

Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

Pisces

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

aybe it’s time to just say “No” to anyone who keeps expecting you to be all things to all people. With enough on your plate to sink a ship the last thing you need is one more needy bugger expecting you to do their bidding. At this point it would be great if you could walk off the set and get away from it all – just long enough to return to center and get a sense of clarity about what matters now. I say this because too many things are coming to a head in your own life, and your availability to others is a distraction that keeps you from being 100 percent there for yourself.

our perfection trips are making it hard to accept the fact that you’re human. No matter how this is surfacing, you need to keep an eye on what it might mean to give yourself a break. I see others expecting too much from you, at a time when your reserve strength is out to lunch. Being strong enough to ask for what you need would help. Drawing a few boundaries wouldn’t be a bad idea either. There is light at the end of the tunnel. In a couple of weeks you will be out of the woods and able to breathe deep and look at what makes you happy, and at what it will take to bring it about.

rom what I can see your current situation is one of those Karmic tests in which you get to find out what’s real and what isn’t. If this feels like a dream come true, before too long, changes in the way people behave will start to ring up the need to see things for what they are, instead of seeing what you want to see. As you wipe the dew off your rose colored glasses you will become aware of the fact that others are only OK with you and your stuff as long as you adhere to certain guidelines. The minute you start being true to yourself, their tune will change in a heartbeat.

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on’t let your fixed ideas about what needs to happen interfere with what could replace them if you drop your perfect pictures and let life show you how it needs to go. The less you try to control things, the better. The next few months will see you at a milestone. It’s as if the last 7 years have altered the fabric of your reality to the point where a whole new story is ready to rise from the ashes of the past. As the next phase of your journey begins to unfold, know that your purpose may have nothing to do with whatever you had in mind and get good at reading the signs.

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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Pears are the worst fruit, guys Last week I attempted to eat a pear for the first time in a few years, and wow: pears are even worse than I had remembered. Why do these things exist? The main problem with pears is that they’re sort of like apples, but they have a particular mealy texture, almost as if someone had chewed up an apple; spit it out; mixed the crushed, saliva-soaked apple bits with sand; and then carefully remolded them into the shape of a pear. Even the freshest, crispest pear has the texture of a third-rate apple. And then there’s that awful pear taste: again, the pear’s proximity to the apple emphasizes the pear’s deficiency. At the moment when you’re about to bite down into a pear, it’s almost impossible not to hope that this time, for some reason, it’ll just taste exactly like an apple. But the bright, clean, straightforward flavor of the apple will be found only in a distinctly tainted form: it’s like a scene from Shakespeare, where the king puts the chalice to his lips, sips heartily, and then, after a moment, frowns … something is off (he has been poisoned). There’s a musty and overripe quality about the pear even when it’s in top form; to me, it tastes like bad wine. Does anyone actually like pears? I blame their continued presence on the fruit scene primarily on the painter Paul Cezanne, the Post-Impressionist whose still lifes included both apples and pears. For him, pears were aesthetically necessary to break up the spherical monotony of the apples. Pears have an oblong, irregular shape that, from a painterly perspective, may make them one of the more intriguing fruits. But did Cezanne eat those pears after he had finished painting them? No, he ate the apples and threw away the pears. Cezanne was a genius. But because of Cezanne, even today, sophisticated homemakers feel instinctively that a bowl of apples, set on a kitchen table, should have a few pears interspersed if only to keep things interesting. In this sense, pears are the fruit equivalent of the derided literary phenomenon known as “the elegant variation,” in which hack journalists’ attempts to create euphonious prose lead them to convoluted methods of avoiding the supposed monotony of word repetition; Wikipedia’s page for “the elegant variation” mentions contrived synonyms like “lacteal fluid” (for “milk”), “avian songster” (for “songbird”), and “rubbertired mastodon of the highway” (for “truck”). None of these pretentious phrases is as good as the simple single word it replaces. In short, pears are pretentious apples. Everything about them, from their lumpy, misshapen form to their subtly disgusting flavor, bespeaks a kind of tediously deliberate eccentricity that is, in fact, the antithesis of the earnest, eager-to-please apple. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to fruit, I’m just a simple, honest man; I’m not trying to impress anyone with my “offbeat” taste. In other words, I’m as American as apple pie. Is “pear pie” even a thing?

Mother:

On the dark side

continued from page 27 hip since the 4th of July. Little did I know that it would take as long as it has taken to get back on my feet. With the holidays rolling around my sole aim has been to be strong and together enough to get on a plane to be with my kids. The aspect I am referring to is a conjunction between Terpischore (the body/the skeletal structure/the ability to move) Askalaphus (a medical asteroid) and Odysseus (the prodigal “Mom” wanting to return home). All three asteroids are sitting smack dab on my Descendant. As much as my heart wants to fly home, the state of my physical being is not stable enough to hop on a plane and make it across the country. I suspect that I am not the only one who is having this consideration. This aspect will not only hold through Christmas, it will get complicated by an opposition to Hades. If those of us who are subject to it are holding out hopes that the next few weeks might open the space to heal enough to make the trip, don’t count on it. Keep in mind that Mercury is retrograde. As far as that goes, do your best to maintain a sense of humor. There is much more that we could talk about, but let me leave it at that, instruct you to keep a watchful eye on Krampus Night, and invite you to enjoy this week’s ‘scopes.

Liverworts: lobes like liver

By Susan Shea

I followed a stream downhill through the woods as it coursed through a small ravine. At the base of the hill, just before the brook entered a wetland, a patch of unusual-looking plants was growing amongst moss on a decaying tree root that spanned the stream. They were round and flat with lobed edges, and only the size of a dime. A couple of other patches grew nearby. Here the plants had branched out from their round bases, extending flat green ribbons across the damp soil. These odd plants are liverworts, named for the resemblance of lobed species to the human liver. Liverworts are often confused with mosses and both are bryophytes, though recent evidence indicates that they may not be closely related. Liverworts have no roots, tubes, or veins to transport water and nutrients, but they anchor their bodies to soil or rock with threadlike filaments called rhizoids. They rely on diffusion (movement from an area of higher to one of lower concentration) to move water in and out. Like mosses, liverworts reproduce from spores, not seeds, and can reproduce asexually (without a combination of egg and sperm) as well as sexually. Thallose liverworts (ones that have lobes) have gobletlike structures for asexual reproduction. Inside each tiny cup are green, eggshaped discs of tissue called gemmae. When raindrops knock gemmae out of the cups, another liverwort plant with the same genetic makeup as the parent will grow. For sexual reproduction, liverworts develop miniature umbrella-shaped structures, both male and female. Sperm released from a male “umbrella” swim along the plant’s moist surface and fertilize the egg. An embryo grows

and develops into a capsule, which releases spores. The spores may be blown to a different location by the wind. Leafy liverworts are the largest group of liverworts. Sometimes known as scale mosses, they grow as mats on rotten logs and damp soil, and on tree trunks and branches in temperate and tropical rain forests, where they live as epiphytes (obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air). According to ecologist Jerry Jenkins of the Northern Forest Atlas, northeastern liverworts, along with mosses, perform vital functions in forest ecosystems by retaining water and slowly releasing it to the soil, reducing erosion along streambanks, helping maintain humidity, and facilitating the decay of logs and disintegration of rock into soil by holding moisture. The Northeast has a high diversity of

liverwort species because of its varied topography and bedrock types. In our region, liverworts can be found in alpine areas (72 species have been documented on Maine’s Mount Katahdin), spruce-fir forests, bogs, cedar swamps, red maple swamps, maplebeech-birch forests, oakhickory-white pine forests, and along the coast. While liverworts aren’t are the most spectacular plants, they’re well worth inspecting as a way of looking into the distant past of life on our planet. They are among the earliest land plants, a link in the transition from marine algae to land. Fossilized spores from five different types of liverworts dating from about 472 million years ago were found in rocks in Argentina in 2010. Or to put that in perspective, they existed before flowering plants or even ferns, and well before the dinosaurs. By studying liverwort

genetics, scientists can determine the purpose of related genes in more complex plants. For ex-

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ample, researchers recently identified a pathway in a common liverwort for synthesizing auxin, a hormone critical for regulating plant growth, and genes to synthesize lignin for plant cell wall development (important for living on land). They also found genes for a hormone that makes a plant dormant when water is scarce. As Jeremy Schmutz of the U.S. Department of Energy JGI Plant Program explained in a recent article in Science Daily, “Early plants like the liverwort are what set the world up for land plants. Without them, we wouldn’t have plants more than two feet from the ocean and freshwater.” Look for liverworts along streambanks, on rotting logs, tree bark, rocks, and soil in cool, moist, shady, or foggy places. With a hand lens, you will see more detail and perhaps gemmae cups, or embryonic capsules. Susan Shea is a naturalist, conservationist, and freelance writer who lives in Brookfield. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, northernwoodlands. org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@ nhcf.org.

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Laughing at ourselves If we can’t laugh at ourselves, what good are we? Getting together with friends always seems to create an occasion

Looking Back by mary ellen shaw to look back at the silly things we did over the years. Things that happened years ago are just as laugh-provoking today as when they happened. When I get together with longtime friends, we always laugh as we take our trip down “Memory Lane.” Sharing a few of my own “silly” happenings may remind you of some of your own. Remember, a good laugh is part of a healthy day. Let’s start back in elementary school – 1958, to be exact. I had earned the right to be on school patrol at Christ the King. There were no crossing guards back then. I was

assigned to the corner of East Street and Killington Avenue to help the young children safely cross the street. I proudly put on my white shoulder strap and off I went. I wasn’t on the corner for more than five minutes when a large boxer dog walked up to me and lifted his leg on my brand new white angora knee socks! I was so shocked that I just stood there and did nothing. The worst part was that it was a freezing cold day and by the time I walked home my yellow stained knee sock was stiff as a board. My mother tried to show me the humor in this incident, but I was just plain “pissed” (on)! My next silly encounter with an animal was in my teenage years when my cousin, Betty, and I were at the High Pond Ski Area. There were donkeys on the premises and a couple of them were in the parking lot. Betty was remarking how cute they were and was petting one. As she was doing that, the other came up and bit me in the butt! Once again … an animal had it in for totally innocent me! Apparently another animal also

liked my “butt.” About 20 years ago when I was walking on Lafayette Street, a dog escaped from its owner, ran to me and tore a good-sized hole in the butt area of my exercise pants, along with a little bit of flesh. The pants happened to be brand new … just like the angora socks! The owner came and got the dog. I reported the incident to the animal control officer and checked to be sure the dog was up to date on rabies shots. He was! I was given money for a new pair of exercise pants equal to the bill of sale for the ruined pants. Life was good once again. However, walking past this house today still evokes memories of that event. Another story that always causes laughter among my classmates centers on making skirts in home economics class. I was hemming mine by hand and the bell rang to end class. I stood up to leave and had sewed the skirt to my school uniform! We all started laughing … except the teacher. She helped me to detach the hem and gave me a note to bring to my next class explaining why I was Looking back, page 31

R. Buckminster Fuller, a prophet for our time “Making the world’s available resources serve 100 percent of an exploding population ... is a task for radical technical innovators, not political voodoo-men,” said R. Buckminster Fuller in 1970. We need an economic model that promotes human flourishing, not economic growth. How can this be achieved? Through planned de-

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growth to increase human wellbeing and happiness, and by cutting excess consumption. We need to encourage creativity and innovation “to make the world work for 100 percent of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological damage or just advantage to anyone.” That was the mission of Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller, the “last American Transcendentalist.” “We are not going to be able to operate our Spaceship Earth successfully nor for much longer unless we see it as a whole spaceship and our fate as common. It has to be everybody or

nobody,” R. Buckminster Fuller predicted. “Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons. … We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims,” the American visionary, futurist, and teacher proclaimed. Buckminster Fuller was also a practical philosopher, architect, designer, and inventor with 25 patents of “artifacts” like the geodesic dome; a three wheeled, blimp-shaped Dimaxion car; reinforced concrete buildings; and prefabricated 4D Dimaxion houses in response to the post-war housing crisis. Recognized as “one of the greatest minds of our times,” Buckminster Fuller died in 1983 and is considered to have been the Leonardo da Vinci of the 20th century. Born in 1895 in Milton, Mass., Buckminster Fuller was the grand-nephew of American Transcendentalist Margaret Fuller. He devoted his life to helping to solve problems for all of humanity. He was a global thinker who envisioned “a one-town world” and traveled around the globe engaging youth in social activism. He authored nearly 30 books, including “No More Secondhand God,” “Operating Manual for the Spaceship Earth,” and “Earth, Inc.” Mountain meditation, page 31

The “ivory tower” changes on Wall Street For as long as there has been a stock market, investors have sought a reliable framework to determine the future direction of prices. Success has been elusive. But thanks to the work of three American economists, we MONEY MATTERS operate today with a better BY KEVIN THEISSEN understanding of what determines an asset’s price than did the generations of investors that came before us. For their work, Eugene Fama, Lars Peter Hansen, and Robert Shiller were awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Economics. We can see the impact of their research in the development of low-cost index mutual funds and a methodology for identifying when home prices may reach irrational levels. Eugene Fama Fama is considered the father of the “efficient markets theory,” which postulates that markets are exceedingly good at incorporating all known information into the value of an asset, making it difficult to predict the shortterm direction of a stock or bond. Fama is famous for describing market movements as nothing more than a “random walk,” discounting the efficacy of price-prediction models. This view led to the conclusion that investors could do as well, or even better, by investing in a passively managed index fund. Robert Shiller Shiller’s work brought us a different, even contradictory, view. His research suggested that mispricing of assets may occur because of human behavior, which can lead to excessively high or low prices relative to their true value. His work also focused on home prices, which employed a cost ratio between home prices and rent to ascertain fair value of current home prices. Shiller may be best known for his co-development of the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Lars Peter Hansen Hansen’s research built on Shiller’s work using statistical models to determine what drove market volatility. His work was more esoteric, but well-valued by other economists. He concluded that the mispricings that Shiller had identified were connected to investors’ changing risk appetite. Hansen argued that investors become more risk averse during bad times and more aggressive during good. Investors should know that they could be their own worst enemy when it comes to investing. Working with a trusted and experienced financial advisor is one of the best ways to know what you own and why you own it, and stay out of your own way by keeping emotion and irrational behavior to the side.

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finish some painting on the outside of his house in New Hampshire. Given my level of expertise at throwing large amounts of paint in short periods of time, I was the only option for my pal to button up the outside of his house before the end of suitable weather, so I missed out on watching Ms. Shiffrin take second place in the Giant Slalom that day. I was a little bitter. Sunday though, I was there with bells on. Cowbells. (See what I did there? I made a double-pun. I made a pun so good, so pure, so powerful, that I needed a hyphenate to describe its glory.) Anyway, the skiing Sunday morning was great; I caught a couple of hours on my sticks and then met up with a friend. We watched the first round from the grandstand, barely missing Mikaela’s first run, which turned out to be a whopper. Having been a person who invested some personal skin in high level competition, it is difficult for me to see skiers fall mid-run. I know what that is like. I have experienced sudden, often inexplicable, crushing failure at major events, and I know the headspace that comes after that, the way you just wish that you could crawl inside your own ribcage to hide. It makes me pretty emotional watching it. I internalize it. It is also difficult watching a skier give their all to place second and watching that number fall as subsequent skiers knock their score down. This is a feeling with which I am not familiar. When I won a fight it stayed won. I didn’t win a fight and then have it become lost because someone else won a fight. If that had been the case, I’m pretty sure that I would have

quit immediately. I have deep respect for what these women are doing. After the first run, my friend and I walked around, saw the sights, and toured through the pedestrian area along the fence behind the news area, directly down the hill from the finish line. We were standing there talking when folks started lining up, and we realized that we were in the perfect spot for seeing the races, so we decided to hold our spot on the fence, which was standing on hard, sloping ice, not necessarily the best surface for my back, but we figured since there were only about 20 skiers we would be able to handle it. Despite the excitement, and both of us being overdressed for the weather, we got cold, and our feet got really cold. But nothing could really dampen the sheer exhilaration of seeing that beast, Mikaela Shiffrin, blow away the rest of the world by more than a second. The performance was so dominating that I was reminded of athletic performances like Muhammad Ali, Lawrence Taylor, Mike Tyson, Tiger Woods, Venus and Sabrina Williams, Mark Spitz, Michael Phelps, Bruce Jenner, Carl Lewis, Donna Weinbrecht, the US Womens World Cup soccer team and the Soviet hockey team. (I do not put the 1980 US hockey team in this group because they were neither a dominant force nor expected to win, though their victory was exciting.) I was reminded of people so powerful that, generally speaking, they changed the nature of the field of competition. I have been around some great athletes. In Boston my sparring partner was a man who won bronze in the lightweight division of the Taekwondo World Cup (unlike skiing, it happens once a year). Our coach (a Korean man who went only by his initials) won his division of the Taekwondo World Cup six times. Six. I got goosebumps when he would talk to me. I will never forget the time that he, drunk, cigarette in hand, took Altitude sickness, page 31

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continued from page 1 the provision and said lawmakers will take those into consideration. “As we move forward with the Senate in a conference committee, we’re going to address issues like that,” Brady said. The measure is not currently in the Senate’s tax bill. That legislation passed the Senate Budget Committee on a party line vote of 12-11 Tuesday and is expected to come to the floor later this week. The change in the House bill would increase those students’ annual tax liability, Forehand said, though the total increase that each would see would vary. Many students are in precarious financial positions already, she said. “It really is a kind of Spartan life, and you do it because you love the idea of creativity,” Forehand said. Forehand said the changes to taxation could dissuade some people from pursuing advanced degrees. “It doesn’t take that much to push them to the point of, ‘All right, I really can’t do this,’” she said. The university benefits from the research and teaching work of doctoral students, she said, calling it a “critical part” of the university’s reputation.

“The contributions that the students make to the institution are greater at some level than the impact they make on their own lives,” Forehand said. Officials with the Vermont State Colleges, too, are wary of the proposed changes to taxing tuition waivers. The state college system has relatively few graduate students who would be directly affected – just 28 total between Castleton University and Northern Vermont UniversityJohnson. However, the change in the tax law would also make the tuition remission benefit the college system offers to employees and their families taxable. According to Jeb Spaulding, chancellor of the state college system, more than 200 students use tuition remission. The state college system initially offered the benefit as a way to attract and retain staff. Employees in all different roles across the system can have tuition waived for themselves or a family member. Spaulding said the change in the law means students who use the tuition benefit would see their taxable

income increase by between $10,000 and $11,000 annually. That, coupled with other changes around higher education finance Congress is considering as part of the tax reform proposal, could influence whether some people will go to college, he said. “It will be a factor in people’s decision in pursuing postsecondary education,” Spaulding said. “You’re talking about a tax increase, not a tax reduction, on Vermonters that are not wealthy Vermonters.” Spaulding said what he finds most troubling about the proposal is the speed with which Congress is acting. “The bill is moving pretty quickly, and we don’t even know what’s in it at this stage,” he said. Gladkikh, the UVM graduate student, said the situation makes her feel “a bit hopeless.” As an international student, she does not have a representative in Washington she can contact. However, she is optimistic because she has seen many other students voicing their concerns. “Hopefully something will happen that it won’t pass and we can continue with our research,” she said.

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what kind of pressure exists when your best friends are experimenting with pills and ask you to join in. They might also know, if they injured themselves or had their wisdom teeth removed, how tempting it could be to keep taking painkillers prescribed by a doctor, even when the

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to not only have access to treatment, but have their recovery supported when they came back home. They wanted to understand why health insurance companies are willing to pay for expensive prescription opioids, but refuse to cover other options like acupuncture and yoga, or mental health care. If I learned one thing from talking with and

listening to these students, it’s that they do know the dangers of heroin and other opioids. They know that these drugs can destroy their lives, and the lives of the people they love. But I also learned that they want and need constructive alternatives. And that, as adults, is our job. We must create schools that challenge them intellectually and support them emotionally, and make sure that none of them “fall through the cracks.” We must help make sure they have a safe place to live and an opportunity for higher education or a job that gives them purpose. We must appreciate their ideas and make them a part of the solution. Every single one of our young people deserves a chance at a bright future. And when we accomplish that, I have little doubt that we will have gone a long way toward ending the opioid crisis.

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continued from page 29 One hundred and two countries participated in the 10th annual Fuller Challenge (first launched in 2007) for individuals, organizations, and groups that present whole-systems strategies to solve humanity’s most challenging social and environmental issues, including farming, conservation, energy, architecture, art, communication, design, economics, healthcare, and urban planning. Fuller defined a designer as “an emerging synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective economist and evolutionary strategist.” The Fuller Challenge is called

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the “Socially-Responsible Design’s Highest Award.” “Trimtab” is the monthly digital newsletter of the Buckminster Fuller Institute and has more information on the Fuller Challenge. Of the 460-plus applicants for the 2017 Fuller Challenge, the winner is the “Bhungroo” (a straw or hollow pipe), a simple, low-tech, ingenious invention by the co-founders of the Sustainable Green Initiative Forum in Gujarat State, India. Under just one square meter of land, it filters, injects, and stores excess rain water from the monsoons in the water table (to a

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depth of 300 meters), and retrieves the precious water for drinking and irrigation during droughts. Let’s use our God-given brains to replace misery through innovation. Anthropologist Jason Hickel warns that “our addiction to economic growth is killing us ... We can’t have infinite growth on a finite planet ... GDP is a crude measure of progress” because it ignores environmental and social costs. Rich countries use more than three times their fair share of the earth’s resources. “We are coming to an era the likes of which

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late. To this day I have an aversion to sewing. However, I love to embroider by hand. In my college days, I was headed out to a formal dance. My date picked me up and we headed out the door to his car. We had to walk on a rubber mat with holes in it. The heel of my shoe got wedged in one of the holes and I almost landed flat on the mat. But I regained my balance and, being a gentleman, my date quickly went to work to yank the shoe out of the mat. It was winter time and standing around in nylons without my shoe was rather cold. The heel was firmly wedged in the mat and didn’t want to come out. Meanwhile, everyone in the dorm was walking by us and couldn’t help but laugh at my predicament. Fortunately, I was laughing as hard as they were. Finally, my date extricated the shoe. I thought it might be my last date with this fellow, but we had a few more. Not only can’t I sew but I am not mechanical, either. Many years ago, my friend and I took my car to a do-ityourself car wash. I put in the money and took the wand off the hook to begin washing the car. Somehow it got out of my hand and was twirling around the ceiling, spurting water like a scene from “Laverne and Shirley.” We were laughing so hard that it took awhile to figure out that we just needed to go over and press the OFF switch. These stories could go on, but I will end with the bowling alley incident. My husband and I were bowling with two other couples. When it was my turn, my foot got onto the waxed portion and down I went. I slid quite a few feet before stopping. If you have ever tried to rise up from a waxed bowling lane, you know that it’s not easy. Do you think anyone tried to help me? Oh no, they were too busy laughing! Wonder if a “strike” would have been “legit” if I had kept on sliding? So now that I have shared a few moments of my own self-provoking humor with you, it’s time to remember some of your own and have a few laughs as you do. According to the experts, laughter lightens your burdens and inspires hope. Sounds good to me!

my cigarette out of my mouth, stomped on it, said in broken English, “You no smoke!”, drank my shot of vodka, and took a drag from his own cigarette. Of course, I no longer smoke – I quit six months after I stopped fighting. But my point is that I have been around good athletes, and seen them perform. I have been kicked in the face by three world champions. I was in fact an obstacle to one of those world champions when he was on his way to that championship, and I walked away from that two-point loss with my nose cartilage detached from the bone. I was spitting distance from being a decent athlete myself. But this thing that we witnessed on Sunday, this person, this force of nature … the pressure that she endures on a day to day basis, the strain on her body, the sheer steel of her soul … she is not one of us. She is one of them. Even to them, to

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the rarified, to the best of the best, she is other. The care she must take of her body, her energy, her attitude … these are not efforts of which we mortals can conceive. And bless the women who chase her, because Mikaela Shiffrin and those of her ilk walk (however briefly) as gods among humans. It was emotional for me, being there when she won. I was not there for the second rounds last year. I avoid watching high level athletic competitions, because they are a vomit-comet of elation and regret for me, and they make me even less rational about things that I choose to do to my body. But this was a special day. I have a video of her second run on my cellphone, and you can hear me on the video quite clearly losing my mind as she sliced Superstar, my home trail, into ribbons. It was a real privilege to see it. I’m getting verklempt thinking about it.

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Castleton Float Bridge contract approved, credit union permitting questioned

East Poultney man facing prison POULTNEY—Rutland Superior Court Judge Tomas Zonay sentenced Roderick Geronimo to eight to 15 years in prison for killing his 82-year-old mother, Gertrudes “Gigi” Alwardt, in what experts labeled a “psychotic episode” July 2, 2012. In his ruling, Judge Zonay said the sentence will allow the Department of Corrections to evaluate whether Geronimo’s treatment needs can be met in prison while assuring that he will not be released until he is considered to not be a threat to public safety, according to VTDigger. Geronimo had returned to Vermont after his father died to take care of his mother. In addition to cancer, she had several other health problems, including severe arthritis. Geronimo himself was taking anti-depression and anxiety drug Lexapro and smoking marijuana. In a sentencing memorandum, Zonay wrote that forensic psychiatrist and prosecution expert Dr. Robert Linder, who did not testify in the Nov. 28 hearing, believed that voluntary use of marijuana rather than a mental disease had played a role.

By Shelby Collett

RUTLAND—As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, 57 Rutland area girls retreat to the chalky environment of Cobra Gymnastics. In truth, they’ve been practicing year round, but during the winter months, their competitive nature takes a stronger hold on their psyches and they dial into the precision and dedication that gymnastics training requires. This is Cobra’s sixth year with a competitive girls gymnastics team led by head coach and owner, Shelby Collette. The team boasts athletes from 20 different towns and cities in Vermont and New York, ranging in ages from 6 to 16. The team competes under USA Gymnastics in both the Junior Olympic and Xcel Programs. These programs provide different levels and requirements for athletes Gymnastics, 34

Valerie Waldron came before the Select Board to question Heritage Family Credit Union’s conversion of second-floor rental units to office space at its new 643 Main St. location. She said she had seen no changeof-use permits for the bank building. Waldron said Zoning Administrator Jeff Biasuzzi told her that the building owner’s legal counsel told him no permit was necessary. Waldron objected to relying on an owner’s position on permitting requirements. Select Board member Richard Coombs told her that her question will be answered in a few weeks.

Funds tight for Addison-Rutland SU Schools throughout the state eye their budgets with concern, knowing that there may be as much as an $80 million deficit in the Vermont Education Fund. Many schools are also struggling to increase efficiency and decrease duplication of effort as

may help the transition. Kindergarten through grade 5 students have been using the online math learning program Zearn, and teachers are piloting the math resource Reflex, which helps students “develop fact fluency.”

CURRENTLY THE DISTRICT HAS A TOTAL OF 263 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN IEP. they work toward smooth mergers per Act 46. School boards are asked to contemplate the development of early retirement incentives for not only teachers but also support and administrative staff. On the other hand, ASRU foresees a higher than anticipated need for special services, as a greater number of students with needs for highly individualized or out-of-district programming have moved into the SU. Currently the district has a total of 263 students enrolled in Individualized Education Programs (IEP), slightly more than 1 in every 5 students in the 1,355-pupil district. Online teaching tools

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CASTLETON—Blair Enman of Enman Kesselring Consulting Engineering told the Castleton Select Board Nov. 27 that his company has been involved in the Float Bridge rework since about 2014. The east side is finished and Enman Kesselring is working on the proposal to build the west side. The company has received permitting for footings on both ends of the bridge. Enman agreed to work on the permit, which is due to expire Dec. 7, without charge. The board voted to sign the contract for the west side of the bridge with the engineering company.

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Slate Valley board meeting budget challenges The Finance Committee of the Slate Valley Modified Unified Union School District board met Nov. 15 as it works to draft the budget for the district’s first year of merger. Overall, staff reductions include one in technology; 1.5 nursing assistants; six elementary and high school teachers; three secretarial staff; 2.2 in special area teaching, such as art, music, and library; and five instructional assistants in regular and special education. However, 2.6 additions have been made to staff, including a .6 FTE health teacher, one social studies teacher, and one school-based clinician, resulting in a net reduction of 16 positions.

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CSJ weekly sports roundup RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph’s men’s and women’s basketball teams played a combined five games in the past week, finishing 2-3 altogether. The women’s squad saw success against Bristol Community College and UMaine-Machias. On Friday, Dec. 1, the Lady Saints hosted Bristol at Mount Saint Joseph Academy and won 83-78 in a thrilling contest. On Sunday, Dec. 3, they raced past the Machias Clippers 72-48. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, CSJ fell 76-62 at Fisher College. The men’s squad went 0-2, falling to Fisher and Machias, losing 10088 and 77-74, respectively. The women improved to 3-4 overall while the men

fell to 0-5. Wednesday, Nov. 29 The Lady Saints suffered a 76-62 defeat at Fisher College. Fisher took the win by shooting 35.7 percent from 3-point range and 43.1 percent from the field as a team. The Saints were never able to close the gap after the Falcons developed an early cushion, leading 40-28 at half. The Fighting Saints were spearheaded by freshman Aliesha Thomas and junior NaKeeya GoodmanBoddie. Thomas scored a team-high 17 points, while also contributing five steals and five rebounds. Goodman-Boddie pitched in 16 points. CSJ’s men’s basketball team fell 100-88 at Fisher.

Charles Isaac notched his second double-double of the season, 26 points and 10 rebounds, leading the squad in both categories and recording personal season-highs. Mickalous Snowden put up 17 points thanks to 5-for-11 shooting beyond the 3-point line.The Falcons were unstoppable throughout the game, backed by three players who notched 17 points or more. Friday, Dec. 1 CSJ women’s basketball team put on a show for their home crowd, earning an exciting 83-78 win over Bristol at MSJ in Rutland. The game had over 20 lead changes. CSJ led 45-44 at the half thanks to 3-for-3 shooting beyond the arc

by Aliesha Thomas, who had 11 points by then. The Lady Saints took the win by outscoring the Bayhawks 17-16 and 21-18 in the final two quarters. Daija Black scored 19 of a game-high 25 points in the latter half of play. Black led the team with eight rebounds. Thomas finished with 14 points and Alexius Brooks notched 13. Sunday, Dec. 3 The Lady Saints handily defeated the Clippers, 72-48, though the game was tied at 14 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, CSJ buckled down and limited UMM to four points while scoring 17 of their own for a 31-18 lead at the half. Thomas led all scorers with 18 points and four 3-pointers. Black had 16 points and four assists, and Dymond Collins scored 13 points. A 10-0 run in the final three minutes of the first half led men’s basketball to a 38-33 lead at the half in Machias, Maine. In the second half, CSJ’s Charles Isaac and Trent Torain scored 11 points apiece and led CSJ to a 70-64 lead with two minutes to go. The Clippers converted on turnovers to lead the game with under 30 seconds to go and CSJ was unable to convert a layup to tie, forcing them to foul and send UMM to the charity stripe in order to stop the clock. The Clippers won 77-74.

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CSJ’s Daija Black scored a game-high 25 points, Dec. 1, against Bristol.

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Charlotte Swenor, level 6, is on the bars.

Gymnastics: Cobra gymnasts compete continued from page 33 (some girls are able to train only two days per week, while others train five.) The opening meet of the season took place Nov. 18-19 and was hosted by Northern Lights Gymnastics in White River Junction. It was an extremely successful event for the Cobra team. All eligible athletes qualified for the State Championships to be held in March. While many athletes placed on individual events. First place All-Around winners (in their respective age groups) include Maisha Hendrickson, Kyra Felice and Evangeline Taylor of the Bronze team, Sydne Sterling and Abigail McChesney of the Gold team, Pernilla Borgia and Jayla Eugair of the Level 3 team, Karena Kuehl of the Level 6 team and Maleah Jones of the Level 7 team. The Junior Olympic Level 6 and 7 Teams traveled this past weekend to Holyoke, Mass., to compete in the highly competitive Thompson Invitational. Hosted by Coach Shelby’s childhood gym, this is a traditional meet that Cobra has enjoyed attending over the years. Henriette Borgia claimed a first place finish on floor with a 9.3, while Karena Kuehl claimed a third place finish on bars with a 9.05 and Mia Marsh a third place finish on floor with a 9.275. Two Cobra Gymnasts received coaches awards: Charlotte Swenor with best rythmn on bars and Mia Marsh with best floor choreography. The team will be competing in two more meets in December, the Level 3 team in Barre, Vt., while the remaining upper team athletes will travel to Sienna College in N.Y. to compete in the World Class Invitational.

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By Lani Duke

Winter parking warning City winter parking rules went in effect Dec. 1, and will continue in place until April 1. Downtown parking is prohibited between 3 and 6 a.m., and on other city streets between midnight and 6 a.m. Cars interfering with snow removal may be towed and owners fined $75 or more.

Council on Aging location more accessible, convenient

The Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) celebrated its relocation to the former Maple Terrace Residential Care in the Northwest neighborhood Nov. 16 at its annual meeting. The building was acquired and partially renovated with a $300,000 community development block grant through the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development and aid from former Rutland City Mayor Chris Louras. The new site is much more accessible, Development and Communications Coordinator Kheya Ganguly told the Rutland Herald. The organization pro-

vides support services that help older Rutland residents (age 60 and up) continue an independent lifestyle as long as possible. That may include case management or money management, or help with nutrition programs including Meals on Wheels. The organization’s annual report stated that during the previous year, it had provided more than 200,000 meals to more than 3,500 individuals, placed 240 volunteers, and arranged for case management for 1,400plus individuals. Executive Director Sandy Conrad resigned after leading SVCOA for more than seven years.

Mill River among choices as Black River High closes

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LUDLOW—Voters in Ludlow cast their ballots 344-172 Nov. 28 to close Black River High and Middle School in Ludlow, in two years. The vote ends a valiant effort on the part of the Ludlow community to keep Black River open even though the tiny district, Union 39, was dissolved. The fate of the Black River school building is undetermined. The school ranks 31st among 56 Vermont high schools with a student population of 172 and a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1 with 20 full-time teachers, down from 23.8 in 2008, according to the website SchoolDigger. One issue was the commute time from Ludlow to North Clarendon, over Route 103, which can experience treacherous conditions in winter. Mount Holly also currently sends its children to Ludlow. Students living in Ludlow and Mount Holly will have the choice of attending Mill River Union High in North Clarendon, Green Mountain Union High in Chester, or a private school. Mount Holly is 25 miles from North Clarendon, with an estimated driving time of 45 minutes, while Ludlow is much closer to Chester, 13 miles and 20 minutes.

Dr. Debra Taylor will continue to serve as superintendent for Rutland Central Supervisory Union (comprising Proctor, Rutland Town, and West Rutland schools), and Judy Pullinen will continue as interim superintendent for Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union (Middletown Springs, Poultney Elementary, Poultney High, and Wells schools). Those leaders will stay in place until July 1, 2018, when Taylor will become superintendent of the new Greater Rutland County

Derelict Wallingford property must wait for clean-up WALLINGFORD—Although the town of Wallingford now has legal title for a seemingly derelict three-acre property on Route 103, one that has drawn numerous complaints from neighbors, cleanup of the property must wait until 2018. The town acquired the site during a tax sale last year, and the prior owner has a year in which to redeem property. Carol Witham, owner of record, owes $13,000 in back taxes, Select Board member William Brooks told the Rutland Herald. The dwelling on the property was damaged when Mill River overflowed during Hurricane Irene and later burned to the ground. Witham allowed “a couple of trailers and a camper trailer” to be placed on the land, none with incoming electricity, running water, or septic service. Children living in them attend local schools, he commented. Complaints include unregistered dogs and illegal camping, according to the town’s Oct. 2 Select Board minutes. The town and Department of Environmental Conservation Officer Patrick Lowkes gave Witham a notice of violation for an illegal campground. She has a deadline of Dec. 31 for installing septic service, but Brooks doubts any cleanup can be started before the town actually owns the property.

Rutland Subaru’s Share the Love event to benefit RRMC Early Detection Saves Lives campaign not-for-profit hospital, Rutland ReRUTLAND—Nothing is more powerful than love, especially when it’s gional relies on community support to given away. The Subaru Share the Love assist with this initiative. The new 3D event is back and Rutland Subaru is breast imaging machines will enable excited to be one of the many retailers superior breast imaging and detection participating nationwide, according to of abnormalities at an earlier stage, a news release Nov. 29. which can help to save lives. “This year Rutland Subaru has “With the acquisition of the new maselected Rutland Regional Medichines, Rutland Regional Medical Cencal Center’s Early Detection Saves ter will be the first facility in Vermont Lives campaign as the beneficiary of to have this newest generation of three its local Share the Love event,” said dimensional technology. This is a leap Stephan Maeder, owner of Rutland forward in our technology, and I am Subaru. “The campaign will help bring excited the community can be a part new 3D breast imaging of it,” said Dr. Daniel “THE CAMPAIGN technology to the local R. Mitchell, director of region. During the radiology at Rutland WILL HELP Share the Love event, Regional. BRING NEW 3D Rutland Subaru will The Foley Cancer donate $250 for every Center’s Dr. Allan BREAST IMAGING new Subaru sold beEisemann added, “We TECHNOLOGY tween Nov. 16 and Jan. are grateful to Rutland 31. We are proud to Subaru for choosing TO THE LOCAL partner with RRMC to the Early Detection REGION,” SAID support this important Saves Lives campaign initiative right here in as the beneficiary MAEDER. our community”. of this year’s Subaru It is important to note that one in Share the Love program. Community eight women and one in 1,000 men support continues to make a differwill be diagnosed with breast cancer ence for our patients. We are thankful in their lifetime. Rutland Regional’s for the generosity that this initiative team of caring and compassionate will generate in support of the new 3D breast care specialists are committed breast imaging technology, and the to breast cancer prevention, early deawareness it will help to create about tection and treatment. Mammograms the importance of early detection are the best way to find breast cancer through regular mammograms.” early, when it is easier to treat. For more information about RutAs part of this commitment, Rutland land Regional Medical Center’s Early Regional Medical Center will purchase Detection Saves Lives campaign, and two new 3D breast imaging machines for ways that you can help, visit the with a goal of raising $350,000 to fully website at rrmc.org/ways-to-give/ cover the cost of one new unit. As a fundraising.

Supervisory Union, that organization announced Oct. 18. At the school board’s Nov. 15 meeting, the GRCSU accepted Adam Rosenberg as assistant superintendent of instructional leadership; Gregory Connors, director of information technology (CTO); Christine Kamm, director of student services; Tammy Rescott, assistant director of student services; Louis Milazzo, director of business services; and Brittany Gilman, assistant director of business services.

Merged district pronounced successful Before merger began, the Rutland South Supervisory Union operated four elementary schools in Clarendon, Shrewsbury, Tinmouth, and Wallingford, and Mill River Union High School, with oversight comprising five districts and six boards and with shared special education Rutland news briefs, page 38

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Chamber leader’s DUI citation spotlights legal limbo By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger

Cohen did not return ing how a person was RUTphone calls Wednesday driving at the time of the LAND seeking comment. stop, how well he or she — The head of the Rutland Region Chamber of performed on the field Rutland County State’s Commerce has been cited sobriety tests, and witAttorney Rose Kennedy into court on suspicion of ness statements. declined to comment driving under the influ“Remember,” KenWednesday on Cohen’s nedy said, “in the state of ence, according to police. case. However, speaking Vermont a DUI is either However, whether that generally, the prosecutor driving under the influcitation leads to the filing talked about the steps she ence or driving above a of a formal charge by a takes when a roadside 0.08.” prosecutor may still be an test is above 0.08 percent Bill Ackerman, open question. and the evidentiary test is president of the RutThat’s because police below 0.08. land Region Chamber say Mary Cohen’s roadside “If that test were to of Commerce board of blood-alcohol test at 1:35 come in below a 0.08 we directors, provided a a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, reg- would ask the state chemistered above 0.08 percent, ist to evaluate that number statement on behalf of the chamber when asked but the evidentiary breath and do what’s called a for comment. Saying, test at the police station relation back analysis,” was lower than 0.08. the prosecutor said. “They “The chamber understands the severity of the The legal limit for drivmay be able to tell us that charge and the risk that ing in Vermont in most actually at the time of the cases is 0.08 percent. operation the (blood alco- DUI offenders pose to the people of our communiCpl. Jeffrey Warfle hol content) was above a ty,” Ackerman said. “Mary pulled Cohen over for fail0.08.” has done an outstanding ing to signal and making Kennedy said she also job in her leadership role an improper left turn, acconsiders several other at the chamber, and we cording to the police chief. factors in such cases are respectful of her right Warfle could smell “a before deciding whether to the judicial process.” strong odor of intoxicants” to bring a charge, includon Cohen’s breath and “made some observations that would indicate impairment,” Kilcullen said. The officer conducted field sobriety tests, the chief said. Kilcullen declined to reveal the exact numbers for the blood-alcohol tests. That information typically becomes public after an arraignment on the charge and the filing of a police affidavit in the case. Cohen’s arraignment is set for Dec. 11 in Rutland Submitted Superior Court, according Mary Cohen, 54, of Rutland, was stopped at 1:35 a.m. Satto the police chief. urday, Nov. 25, in a city neighborhood.

Man cited for nearly doubling speed limit CASTLETON—On Thursday, Nov. 30, at approximately 2:56 p.m., Troopers from the Rutland barracks observed a vehicle traveling north on Route 30 in Castleton at a high rate of speed. Troopers measured the vehicles speed at 69 m.p.h. in a posted 35 m.p.h. speed zone.

Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and identified the operator as Faisal Alasire, age 32, of Middlebury. Alasire was subsequently issued a citation to appear to the Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on Jan. 8 to answer to the charge of Excessive Speed.

Fish & Wildlife now offers licenses as gift certificates Finding a gift that will continue to give for a full year is a challenge, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says it has a solution. VTF&W just announced it now has a license gift certificate available through its website. “People have long requested hunting and fishing license gift certificates so we have created one that is easy to use on our website,” said Vermont Fish &

Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “You can fill the application out and pay for it online and then print the certificate to present to your recipient. If you have a friend or relative who hunts or fishes, this is an easy gift-giving solution. The certificate will cover licenses for 2018, and they will be available each year in the future.” For more information visit vtfishandwildlife. com.

Man stole snowmobile during World Cup By Evan Johnson

KILLINGTON— Zilvinas Balcaitis of Spring Lake, N.J., 26, was charged last week with stealing a snowmobile at Killington Resort during the FIS Women’s World Cup. At around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, Killington Resort staff alerted state and local law enforcement police to a stolen snowmobile and the man who stole it driving down the Highline ski trail toward the K-1 Base Lodge, without permission and without proper safety attire. When staff attempted to make contact with him, he tried to avoid them but overturned the snowmobile onto its side, causing damage.

State police intercepted the man, who was identified as 26-year-old Balcaitis. He smelled of alcohol and showed several signs of intoxication, including a blood-alcohol level of .148, over the .08 limit. On Monday, Nov. 27, Balcaitis pleaded not guilty in Rutland criminal court to felony charges of aggravated vehicle operation without the owner’s consent, unlawful mischief and two misdemeanor drunken snowmobiling charges. The charges carry a combined maximum of 14 years in prison. He was freed on a $500 deposit on a $5,000 bail and a condition he stay away from Killington Ski Resort.

Principal of So. Royalton H.S. charged with voyeurism, possession of child pornography By Polly Mikula

SHARON—On Wednesday, Nov. 29, at approximately 11:27 p.m., a female juvenile age 16 called the state police in Royalton. She informed them that she believed she was being video-taped at the residence where she had been temporarily staying — the residence of the principal of the South Royalton High School. Investigation revealed that the female juvenile was indeed being video recorded inside the bathroom of the Stearns residence, according to the police report issued by Detective Sergeant Michael Dion from the Royalton barracks. The Stearns residence was secured by the state police and a search warrant execution was pending at the time of the police report. Dean Stearns, age 55 from Sharon, was later identified as the principal of the South Royalton High School. Stearns was arrested for voyeurism, possession of child pornography and promoting

a recording of sexual conduct, according to the police report. He pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of promoting a sexual recording and misdemeanor voyeurism on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Windsor Superior Court in White River Junction. However, during an interview at the barracks, Stearns acknowledged that he installed three hidden cameras — the charger, the alarm clock as well as a night light that was plugged into the girl’s bathroom wall, reported Jordan Cuddemi in

the Valley News, Nov. 30. Stearns has been placed on administrative leave, according to a written statement from White River Valley Supervisory Union Superintendent Bruce Labs. Stearns was planning to leave at the end of he school year having submitted a resignation letter after the merger vote between Bethel and South Royalton on Oct. 25. At this time there is no evidence of other victims, police stated, however this investigation is on-going.

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Gift matches raise almost $100,000 for Vermont Adaptive KILLINGTON—Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the largest nonprofit in the state to provide sports and recreation on a daily, year-round basis to people with disabilities, raised more than $90,000 during the worldwide #GivingTuesday campaign Tuesday, Nov. 28, with some outstanding pledges still to come. The total includes a donation from an anonymous Sugarbush Vermont Adaptive family participant, who gave a matching gift of $30,000; a donation from another anonymous donor, who gave a matching gift of $5,000; and $10,000 from the Sills Family Foundation (Sarah DeBlois) to bring the matching gift challenge total to $45,000, marking the largest #GivingTuesday celebration yet for Vermont Adaptive. “It’s a bit overwhelming but this incredible effort shows that people really do pay attention to the season of giving and what it really means,” said Erin Fernandez, executive director. “Monies raised will allow us to reach more people with our programs, regardless of their ability to pay, fund and keep current our fleet of expensive adaptive equipment, and continue to broaden our programming options with not just traditional outdoor sports and recreation, but

also with our wellness and environmental programming. I can’t thank everyone enough for their incredible support and enthusiasm during this #GivingTuesday.” The Tuesday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28 this year) is a global day dedicated to giving back. #GivingTuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the goal of celebrating generosity and encouraging people to give during the holiday season. #GivingTuesday harnesses the power of social media to inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support and help create a better world. Vermont Adaptive must raise approximately $300,000 annually from individual and corporate donations to sustain its operating and program budget. Other funds come from grants, foundations, partners, and sponsors. To make a donation, donate online at vermontadaptive. org. Phone donations can be made with a credit card at 802-786-4991. Donations made by check can be sent to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, P.O. Box 139, Killington, VT 05751.

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Castleton Pet Supply recently doubled the size of its retail location and went online.

Castleton pet supply grows

CASTLETON—Since its inception in 2006, Castleton Pet Supply has doubled the size of its retail location and has now added an online marketplace with over 6,000 items. Owner Claire O’Brien and Robert Bjorklund explained that they had grown tired of having to travel in order to get healthy food for their pets. So they decided to open up a pet store in Castleton with a vision of providing a retail store that delivers exceptional customer service, expert product knowledge, and good prices. Over the past 11 years, their business has expanded its offerings and, now, in how customers purchase those products. “At Castleton Pet Supply, we person-

alize the advice we provide for your pet. From allergies to eating disorders, we’ll provide insight as to how changes in diet can positively impact the overall health of your pet,” the owners stated in a Nov. 29 news release. “We have healthy food choices for any dog, cat, horse, chicken, bird, or small animal. On top of high quality food, we carry bedding, toys, treats, and other accessories in order to fully satisfy you and your pet.” Castleton Pet Supply is a local, independently owned business, located at 700 Route 4A West in Castleton, right next to Prunier’s Market. For more information visit castletonpetsupply. com.

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Clarendon Elementary School third graders pose with their new dictionaries.

Rutland South Rotary spreads the word(s) to local third graders

RUTLAND—The third graders in Mrs. Hogan’s class were thrilled to receive their brand new dictionaries, the Rutland South Rotary announced. While browsing the pages they could learn about the solar system, sign language, and multiplication tables. “This book that they hold in their hands can help them become good writers, active readers, creative thinkers and better spellers,” stated the Rutland South Rotary Club in a news release Friday, Dec. 1. Through Project Dictionary, the Rotary has been gifting dictionaries to Rutland area third graders for over 15 years. Rotarians visit the schools, present the dictionaries, and engage the students to look up words. Project Dictionary originated in 1995 by Mary French of Charleston, S.C. Its mission was to provide personal copies of dictionaries to third grade students in the South Carolina public school system. The eight Rutland County schools participating in the program are Barstow Memorial, Christ the King, Clarendon Elementary, Proctor Elementary, Rutland Area Christian School, Rutland Intermediate School, Rutland Town School, and West Rutland School.

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