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SPOOKY EVENTS FILL THE REGION With Halloween right around the corner on Oct. 31, the events calendar is filled with spooky, festive events like parades, costume parties, haunted houses, and scary readings.

Look for the bats next to Halloween-themed events in the calendar.

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By Robin Alberti

FOURTH RUTLAND SCULPTURE TO BE UNVEILED The fourth of about 10 marble sculptures is being unveiled Friday, Oct. 26 at noon, just south of Center Street and Merchants Row, in honor of Andrea Mead Lawrence. The Rutland Sculpture Trail is a celebration of the region’s marble industry and public art.

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Public hearing on VRBOs postponed

By Katy Savage

A public hearing before the Killington Development Review Board about a Killington rental home was called off moments after it started Oct. 17.

Attorney Pat Burke, who represented several property owners in the Cricket Hill Community at the meeting, argued the Wednesday night meeting held no merit because the owners of the vacation rental missed the 15-day deadline to file an appeal after receiving a zoning violation notice from Zoning Administrator Dick Horner.

Horner issued the notice to Vincent Connolly on Aug. 2, explaining his three-bedroom home on Estabrook Road, which he rents to up to 28 people, is not compliant with town zoning bylaws. The bylaws only allow two-people per bedroom in residential areas.

Connolly, who was traveling at the time, didn’t receive the notice, he said. Horner reissued the notice Aug. 24. The appeal was filed Sept. 7.

The Development Review Board voted to move the public hearing to Nov. 7 at 6 p.m., so the town’s attorney Kevin Brown of Langrock, Sperry and Wool could prove guidance to the board about Burke’s arguments.

Burke further argued Connolly’s appeal failed to include the address, the full name of the property owner and property description—necessary components of zoning violation appeals.

By Chandler Burgess

‘Day One’ celebration brings over 500 to slopes

By Katy Savage

Killington is open for the season.

The resort opened Friday, Oct. 19 with three trails and about 10 inches of manmade snow covering the base.

More than 500 people attended opening day, which allowed only passholders on the trails. The resort opened to the general public on Saturday.

The lifts opened just before 10 a.m., Friday, but Killington’s most devoted started arriving

to the parking lot at 7 a.m. to get in line.

“It’s almost like a tailgating experience before the lift actually allows you to load,” said Rob Kovalesky, who has been skiing at Killington since the 1960s and is a spokesperson for the 100 Day Club. “Everybody’s high-fiving.

Everybody was really excited to be back.”

Kovalesky was unable to ski Friday due to an injury, but he couldn’t miss opening day.

Kovalesky, who lives in Connecticut, took

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Mold could cost school $500K

By Curt Peterson

Windsor Central Modified the floor failed to adhere to Seaman said no one can figUnified Union School Disits base when the building ure out from where the water trict (WCMUUSD) facilities was first constructed. is coming. The school was manager Joe Rigoli told the A claim against the built on lowlands, meaning Board in Reading on Oct. 12 architect and the building the septic system had to be that he learned a lot about contractor was settled, Rigoli placed across Pomfret Road. the history of The Prosper said.

But will repaired and better Valley School from a box of The fill beneath the floor drainage, and waterproofing old paperwork tucked away was “not to specifications,” the foundation, which was in a building never done, solve recess. the problem?

“THERE IS PROBABLY A WAY TO GET TPVS was Previously THE BUILDING UP AND RUNNING closed indefiSeaman disnitely this fall cussed installing AGAIN, BUT THE QUESTION IS – AT and the students heavy-duty WHAT COST?” RIGOLI SAID. bused to Wooddehumidifistock Elementary ers inside the School, since widespread he said. The Pomfret School building to absorb moisture. mold infestation was found Board was faced with two Moisture is wicking through in the building. It’s assumed choices, one more expensive the concrete pad because closure will last a year, and than they could afford. the water pressure below is very early estimates for miti“It wasn’t feasible to greater than the air pressure gating the moisture problem remove all the fill and put in above, so sucking the wetapproached $500,000. what should be there, so they ness out might only make “It seems the school had sealed it up and put the floor matters worse, he said. the same issues 20 to 25 years back down,” Rigoli said.

Rigoli said it will be four to ago,” Rigoli said and deRigoli and Finance and six weeks before engineers scribed how, due to moisture, Operations Manager Richard and tests will indicate if there Mold, page 11

Killington legends to be inducted into the Vermont Ski Hall of Fame

By Karen D. Lorentz

Killington will be well-represented in the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2018, which will be celebrated at an induction ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Foster Chandler and Janet and Brad Mead all hailed from Killington and Pico; other awardees include Dennis Donahue, Hannah Kearney, and Paul Johnston. Killington Resort will be honored with a new Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Community Award as well.

The Meads In addition to the induction posthumously of the late Brad and Janet Mead to the Hall of Fame, Saturday, a statue of their daughter Andrea Mead Lawrence will be unveiled at noon on Friday Oct. 26, on Merchants Row in Rutland in recognition of the famed skier’s accomplishments. Family members are expected to attend the two events this weekend.

Janet and Brad Mead are being recognized for their contribution to skiing. In addition to founding one of the 30 oldest continously operating ski areas in the country, they installed the first T-bar in the U.S. in 1940.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

Fire consumes Vermont Country Store warehouse

By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger

CLARENDON — A late-night weekend get to the fire,” Clarendon Fire Chief Matblaze consumed a Vermont Country Store thew Jakubowski said. backup warehouse that many people, But after poking holes and eventually hearing initial police scanner chatter and prying off the sides of the 18-foot-tall incomplete press reports, feared was the building, firefighters transporting water nearby call and distribution center for in tanker trucks were able to contain the the $100 million three-generation family blaze. By Sunday afternoon, Melna was business. out thanking the remaining crew mem“We purchased the building just a few bers spraying down the cinders. months ago to store overflow merchan“Everything from perfume to soap to dise from our main warehouse location,” Christmas decorations to jams and jellies,” President Jim Hall said as the remains Fire Chief Jakubowski said of the charred smoldered Sunday, Oct. 21. “Fortunatemess. “It’s going to burn for a couple more ly, the building days.” was not yet fully No one was MELNA...SPOTTED stocked.” inside the building FLAMES SHOOTING FROM Route 7B resior injured by the dent James Melna blaze, the cause of THE 16,000-SQUAREwas watching the which has yet to be FOOT FORMER PEPSI John Wayne movie determined. The “The Comanchefire didn’t affect the WAREHOUSE. ros” late Saturday company’s customer night when he looked out his front winservice center, catalog and website operadow and spotted flames shooting from the tions or its two retail stores in Weston and 16,000-square-foot former Pepsi wareRockingham, although it consumed about house across the road.

5 percent of the 72-year-old retailer’s total “When I saw it first, just the top was inventory. burning,” Melna said. “Then it got worse “We’re already working with our supand worse.” pliers to replace what was lost,” Hall said.

A crew of 18 members from the Claren“Our focus is to overcome this hurdle. don Volunteer Fire Department, finding We’re in the midst of hiring employees for the nearest hydrant a mile away, soon the holiday season, and this fire won’t slow called for assistance from colleagues in that down.”

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Women from Rutland’s Ann Story chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution attended the statue unveiling Friday, Oct. 19 on the corner of West and Cottage Streets.

City’s third sculpture honors woman Revolutionary hero RUTLAND—The city enhanced its downtown sculpture trail Oct. 19 with the unveiling of a seven-foot-tall marble sculpture of Revolutionary War hero Ann Story. The work of art stands near the intersection of West Street and Cottage Street.

Ann Story, with help from her son Solomon, spied for Ethan Allen during the Revolutionary War. The sculpture features them peering from a doorway, an ax in Solomon’s hands and alert looks on their faces as they gaze in opposite directions. It was designed by Amanda Sisk and carved

by Evan Morse and Taylor Apostol.

“It was an honor to participate in this project, both for commemorating the life of Ann Story and for its addition to Rutland’s public arts,” Morse said. “Ann Story is such a compelling heroic figure from Vermont’s history. It’s great that she will now have such a visible monument right in downtown Rutland.”

The statue honors that history, and the memory of another strong Rutland woman, Evelyn Gammons Costello, as it was paid for by descendants of Costello. Both women were widowed – Story with five children during the Revolutionary War era, Costello with seven children and pregnant with twins as the Great Depression began.

Both persevered against heavy odds and became role models for others.

Story moved from Connecticut to Rutland with her husband and family before the Revolution began. They were homesteaders and began to build a wilderness home in Salisbury. After her husband was killed in 1775 by a falling tree, Story raised her five children alone and when Indian allies of the British burned her cabin down, she and the children rebuilt on the same spot. She built a tunnel under the floor to Otter Creek, and by night they slept in a cave they carved out of riverbank. She offered the cave as storage for patriots’

By Polly Mikula

In the sculpture, Solomon holds an ax while his mother, Ann, looks ahead. munitions and became a spy and confidant of Ethan Allen, offering food, shelter and information to the Green Mountain Boys and demonstrating incredible courage in the face of threats to her life.

Story once stared down the gun of Tory spy Ezekiel Jenny. When he threatened to kill her if she didn’t inform on the Green Mountain Boys, she retorted that she would never give in to a coward, and he left emptyhanded. She sent her son Solomon with a message, written on a page from her Sculpture, page 7

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High court rejects bid by ex-Rutland City attorney to overturn prison term

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

The Vermont Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn the prison sentence for a former attorney for the city Rutland who argued that the judge who sent him behind bars for his role in fatal drunken crash had it out for him.

The ruling issued Friday, Oct. 19, by the state’s highest court is the latest legal setback for Christopher Sullivan, 58, in his bid to gain his freedom. He argued that Judge Theresa DiMauro abused her discretion by handing down the identical prison term after the original sentence was thrown out.

Attorneys for Sullivan contended that DiMauro in imposing the latest sentence used “near verbatim, word-for-word” language as she did the first time ordering jailed for four to 10 years in the April 2013 crash that killed Mary Jane Outslay, 71, of Mendon. “[Sullivan] claims ‘the court’s repeated refusal to consider the individual characteristics and mitigating circumstances and inherently contradictory findSullivan, page 29

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Cathy Foutch, Janina Curtis, and Theresa Toole hike the trails at Mission Farm church in Killington.

Killington Farmers’ Market wraps up season

By Susan Durant

It was a brisk afternoon for the final Killington Farmers’ Market of the 2018 season. A group of friends thought it was the perfect excuse to explore the trails at Mission Farm and end the afternoon at the market. Four of the friends, from the Greater Killington Women’s club, were joined by the Killington Rec Director, Cathy Foutch.

The five trails (2.4 miles in total) at Mission Farm are fairly short and vary in degree of difficulty. The easiest is Diane’s River path, named after Diane Root, the former vicar. The 0.6 mile loop is a mostly flat, mowed path behind the vicarage. It meanders through a meadow and alongside the Ottaquechee River.

The most challenging trail is the half mile Ellen’s Vista trail. The trail is named in memory of Ellen Booth. She was

a life-long member of Church of Our Saviour/ Mission Farm who died in 2016 at age 102. The trail follows an old logging road and gets steep in places with a total of 281 feet of elevation. The trails are well maintained by Mission Farm volunteers, headed up by Anne Brown.

“The Killington Farmers’ Market had a wonderful first season bringing together local vendors and Killington residents in a beautiful setting, Mission Farm,” said Foutch. “It was great to see so much community support and enthusiasm. I am looking forward to moving ahead next year with the market on a weekly basis. Having it weekly will create a more stable schedule for folks so that they can rely on the market for some of their more common weekly

needs like eggs and vegetables.”

Elena Santos, a vendor from Farm and Wilderness, said she enjoyed the landscape and the small number of vendors. The relaxed setting made it easy to have nice interactions and conversations with people, compared to the hustle and bustle of the larger markets. She knows the market will grow with time, but she has enjoyed being involved at the beginning. Farm and Wilderness offered fresh produce, maple syrup, and other products they produced at all six markets of the season.

The market included non-farm products as well. Colleen Wilcox from Wander on Words plans on coming back next year.

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The market was co-sponsored by the Town of Killington, Church of Our Saviour at Mission Farm, and the Killington Pico Area Association, and it averaged about six to seven vendors each month.

Next year’s market is tentatively scheduled for Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m., June 13 through Oct. 10, 2019. If you would like to be a vendor and learn how to get involved please contact Cathy Foutch, recdirector@killingtontown.com.

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The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

Killington and Pico will be well-respresented in Vermont Ski and Snowboard all of Fame Class of 2018 to be celebrated Saturday.

continued from page 1 After Brad’s death in 1942, Janet ran the ski area and kept it open during WWII, when many ski areas closed. She was one of the first female owners of a ski area in America and operated the area with the assistance of Karl Acker until selling to Karl and his wife June in 1954. Janet Mead is remembered for her marketing expertise as well as focusing on youth instructional and racing programs.

The scupture Andrea Mead Lawrence was born in Rutland and learned to ski at Pico Peak, which was founded by her parents in 1937. She was 19 when she won two gold medals in the 1952 Norway Olympics and came home to a Rutland ticker tape parade in her honor. She was featured in Sports Illustrated magazine in 1999 as the top Vermont athlete of the 20th century. In a New York Times Brad and Janet Mead 2009 obituary, Olympic documentarian Bud Greenspan deemed her “the greatest Winter Olympian of all time,” an accolade The Times credited to her skiing and subsequent career in environmentalism.

In 2011, Congress passed and President Obama signed the Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act, renaming a peak along the John Muir Trail as Mount Andrea Lawrence.

The sculpture, fourth in a series planned by the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, MKF Properties, Vermont Quarries, and Green Mountain Power’s Rutland Blooms, was underwritten by Casella Waste Management and highlights Lawrence’s Olympic record and long environmental career. The team creating the sculpture was led by Steve Shaheen, a Brooklyn-based sculptor, and included Kellie Pereira, Andrea Ingrassia, and Alessandro Lombardo of The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. They carved the statue over this past summer from Danby white marble.

“There is no place like the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in this country – the marble, the people and the skills are unique to the Rutland Region. This collaboration between artists and business leaders is actively building community through public art,” commented Carol Driscoll, director of the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center.

The statue includes a quote from Mead Lawrence describing what one of her gold medal winning races was like: “There are few times in our lives where we become the thing we are doing.”

“Andrea has been an inspiration to generations of Rutland County skiers, and environmentalists across the country,” Casella President John Casella Sr. commented.

Foster T. Chandler, marketing pioneer, guru Foster T. Chandler Jr., a ski industry legend and marketing icon who helped catapult Killington into one of the nation’s largest and most successful ski areas, will be among honorees inducted into the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 27.

One of the consummate marketing directors in the ski business according to the late I. William Berry, publisher of the Ski Industry Letter, Chandler was intense, innovative, dedicated to and driven by the desire to access the millions who could become skiers.

He marketed skiing to the masses, believing skiing is a sport that appeals to a personality type – “an outdoors person who is involved in multiple activities, has other interests, and a zest for life” – rather than to a lifestyle or particular socioeconomic group.

His approach stemmed from his own appreciation of the outdoors as well as the Foster Chandler intrinsic value in skiing.

Born and raised in Marblehead, Massachusetts, Chandler grew up skiing and hiking with his father. A college ski racer, he graduated from Northeastern in 1961 with a major in journalism. Having served as a part-time volunteer Killington Ambassador coordinating races and working on brochures, Chandler reported to work at Killington on Aug. 1, 1964, the day after he finished a three-year army CHANDLER MANAGED THE hitch.

As head of information services, his KILLINGTON MARKETING duties included writing and producing DEPARTMENT, WHICH GREW various Killington publications. He soon became manager of public relations and TO A STAFF OF 80 IN 1988. communications, rising to vice president and director of marketing in 1972. In this position, Chandler managed the Killington Marketing Department, which grew to a staff of 80 in 1988, including a traveling sales staff of more than 30 people. In 1989 he became vice president and director of marketing for S-K-I Ltd. (Killington’s parent company).

Chandler pioneered many advertising and promotional innovations from developing the concept of ski-vacation packages (where lodging, lifts and lessons were bundled together) to the insertion of trail maps in ski publications. These and other marketing efforts contributed to his department’s success in attracting a large number of skiers.One Foster Chandler, page 24

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Pownal man injured in officer-involved shooting expected to survive

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

POWNAL — Vermont State Police say a Bennington County man critically injured in an officer-involved shooting Thursday night has “stabilized” and is expected to survive.

Bernard Rougeau, 48, of Pownal, who police said was shot by Trooper Thomas Sandberg outside his home after he refused orders to drop his shotgun, was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in New York for treatment.

Police said they were called to Rougeau’s home on Short Drive in Pownal late Thursday night by a family member reporting that he was intoxicated and had cut himself.

State police Maj. Glenn Hall, head of the criminal division, said at press conference Friday afternoon that Rougeau was listed in critical condition at the hospital.

Hall added that the trooper who fired on Rougeau, identified later Friday afternoon as Sandberg, shot twice and struck him with buckshot. Hall said it appeared the buckshot pellets stuck Rougeau in his torso area.

“From what we hear, he is expected to survive,” Hall said. “I can’t tell you right now how many pellets hit him.”

Later Friday afternoon, police re-

ported that Rougeau’s condition has “stabilized.”

Hall said that Rougeau had two rounds in the chamber of his double-barrelled shotgun at the time he was shot. Rougeau did not fire his shotgun.

“This shooting is captured on a cruiser camera from one of the responding officers that was pointed in the direction of where this happened,” Hall said. “I am not going to talk in detail about that video right now because it’s an active investigation. We’re still interviewing witnesses.”

Asked if Rougeau pointed his shotgun at the trooper, Hall responded, “He raised that shotgun.”

And, the major said, Rougeau refused orders to drop the firearm.

Hall said the dash-cam video of the shooting won’t be released to the public at this time because the investigation is ongoing.

Rougeau’s mobile home is on dirt road that runs a few hundred yards off Middle Pownal Road, and several miles from Route 7.

About a half-dozen state police SUVs filled the home’s driveway

Friday afternoon, with a large mobile crime scene command post vehicle parked there too. Yellow crime scene tape lined the property, which was blocked to the public.

Pownal, a southern Bennington County town with a population of 3,415, is bordered to the south by Williamstown, Massachusetts, and to the west by Petersburgh, New York.

Greg Racicot, 66, said Friday afternoon that his home is about 200 feet from Rougeau’s home and where the shooting took place.

Racicot said he was glued to the television Thursday night watching the Boston Red Sox playoff baseball game and didn’t hear anything until after the shooting was well over, when he went outside around midnight to let his dog out.

“I was watching the Red Sox game so I guess I kind of missed everything,” Racicot said. “Usually, I can hear a shot, but with all the cheering and the home run, I didn’t hear a thing.”

He said his wife, who was in a different part of his home in a bedroom closer to Rougeau’s residence, did tell him she had heard shots.However, he Shots fired, page 25

Parkland students urge Vermont youth to vote

By Paul Holmes

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BURLINGTON — Three survivors of the Parkland, politics at the national level, but Wind said they could be Florida, high school shooting brought their message of just as important. activism and optimism to Vermont Friday, Oct. 19.

“If you look at Vermont, what has been happening here David Hogg, Emma Gonzalez and Alex Wind, the in terms of gun safety, in terms of gun violence protection, co-founders of the March for Our Lives movement calling it’s absolutely incredible,” he said. “And you can see this for an end to gun violence in the United States, appeared trend is increasing throughout the United States, we just at the First Unitarian Universalist Society Church to a full need to see more of a federal push for it.” crowd as part of their Glimmer of Hope book tour.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a trio of gun control bills To a crowd full of local students, the young activists into law in April which broadened background checks, instressed the need for young people to vote. creased the minimum age for gun purchases and banned “This is especially important for younger people, peohigh-capacity magazines. Scott changed his position on ple our age, to show that you are not too young to have a gun control after a teen was arrested for allegedly plotting voice, that your voice matters,” Wind said. “And that’s what to kill students at Fair Haven Union High School. this book is all about.”

The event was organized by Phoenix Books. The bookA gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas store’s general manager, Colleen Shipman, said the store is High School on February 14, killing 17 students, teachers passionate about supporting free speech for all, including and staff members. The students organized the March for young people.

Our Lives on Washington attended by hundreds of thou“Anytime that young people in the community are sands of people March 24. involved in something they’re passionate about, I think The book was released Thursday and features primarily it’s important for us as a community to support that,” she MSD students and alumni telling the story of their movesaid. ment. All of the authors’ proceeds from book sales will be The event featured a structured Q&A moderated by used by the March for Our Lives foundation to continue former state Rep. Kesha Ram and then was opened to their work. questions from the audience.

Since the march, the group has been touring the counMost of the questions were asked by young people, try discussing their experispecifically young women.

“THEY DIDN’T YELL AT ME,” GONZALEZ ences and raising awareness Many asked how they could about the effects of gun encourage apathetic peers to SAID. “AND I DIDN’T YELL AT THEM. violence. register to vote and how they WE JUST TALKED.” “We gave ourselves a glimcan engage with those they mer of hope,” Gonzalez said. disagree with.

“By getting the national spotlight and trying to give it to as Gonzalez said that it is important to speak respectfully many people as possible, we saw how quickly the country to those you disagree with in a calm, collected manner was turning in favor of something good, and is for saving while clearly expressing differing views. people’s lives.”

“I’ve had many conversations with strangers over the The book lays out 10 policy changes the movement sup- summer where they didn’t yell at me,” Gonzalez said. “And ports, including more funding for gun violence research, I didn’t yell at them. We just talked… it ended up okay, and universal background checks, banning high-capacity we were pretty much on the same page at the end of the magazines and disarming domestic abusers, among other conversation.” policies.

Maddie Magnant, 14, of South Burlington organized a The group is encouraging young people to register to walkout at her middle school last year and attended the vote in the midterm elections in November.

March for Our Lives event in Montpelier that coincided “Protest is important but the most important thing is to with the national march. practice your protest with your vote,” Hogg said.

“I wanted to come to connect back to some of the efforts Hogg said the group’s message is a nonpartisan one — we had done at our school,” she said. that people should not be dying from gun violence.

Lily Isham, 14, came to the event from Middlebury and “If we’re successful in the next 20 years, guns will be said she wanted to show support to the Parkland students. viewed the same way cigarettes are currently — as someShe said she was inspired by their willingness to speak out thing that doesn’t make you sexy and cool, but as somefollowing the shooting at their school. thing that is, quite frankly, dangerous and doesn’t make “I think they’ve inspired kids across the nation to speak you safer,” Hogg said. up in a time when our government doesn’t seem like it’s Politics at the state level are often overlooked in favor of listening,” she said.

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Opinion

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

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‘Deficits? Nonsense. Tax cuts will be so great, it’ll never happen’

By Angelo Lynn

The U.S. Treasury Department announced this week that the federal deficit jumped a whopping 17 percent this past year, posting a deficit of $779 billion. That’s an increase of $113 billion over the $666 billion recorded in 2017, and it puts the deficit on pace to top $1 trillion annually before the next presidential election. Such a pronouncement used to shock Republicans out of their wits.

The Treasury’s own analysis suggest the rapid rise in the deficit has been caused by the $1.5 trillion tax cuts passed by Trump and the Republican Congress.

Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, have quickly tried to shift the blame elsewhere, suggesting that the tax cuts aren’t the culprit at all. Rather, they blame large government spending programs – that is, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Only by cutting spending on those programs – McConnell recently said – would they be able to reduce the out-of-control deficit.

No surprise. They lie about everything else, what’s one more?

Treasury Secretary Seven Mnuchin also tried to camouflage the ballooning deficits by saying it was due to increased military and domestic spending approved by Trump and Congress, not by the tax cuts, which would soon spark more growth.

That’s more empty rhetoric. The Treasury’s numbers – facts provided by Trump’s own team – tell a different story.

While federal spending rose, federal revenues only rose by 0.04 percent in fiscal year 2018 from fiscal year 2017 despite the added economic stimulus. That was a slowdown in revenue compared to previous years. Federal revenues rose 1.5 percent between fiscal years 2016 and 2017 – during a period in which economic growth was much slower than the past year – and 0.5 percent between 2015-16. Between 2014-15 federal revenues rose by 7.5 percent. (As a reminder, Trump’s first fiscal year was 2017, even though it seems like he’s been in the White House much longer.)

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2018, from 17.2 percent the year prior. Revenues, as a percentage of the economy the Treasury said, are now nearly a percentage point lower than their average for the past 40 years.

That drop did not come from a reduction in personal tax revenues, which rose slightly over the past year, but rather from an enormous drop from businesses. Corporate tax revenue dropped 33 percent from the comparable period a year ago – a loss of $92 billion, from $297 billion in fiscal year 2017 to $205 billion in fiscal year 2018. That’s a direct consequence of the tax cuts that reduced corporate taxes from 35 percent to 21 percent.

These huge deficits run counter to what Republicans said would happen when they championed the tax cuts last year. During the run-up to the tax cuts, Republicans, Trump and Mr. Mnuchin, said the tax cuts would pay for themselves by spurring economic growth. Democrats and outside analysts were more realistic, saying that the huge tax cuts would lead to huge corresponding deficits. They were right.

During those debates a year ago, the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation projected the tax cuts would reduce revenues by $1 trillion, even when accounting for additional growth due to the stimulus.

That estimate also seems to be on target.

Trump’s team did deliver, to a small degree, on his promise to pay down the defict with the tariffs (taxes) he imposed on foreign steel and aluminum as well as $250 billion worth of Chinese exports. For all Trump’s

Dear Editor, One of the glories of Vermont is its reliance on local control of its local governments. Town meetings, town and school budgets. That is probably the most significant difference between Vermont and almost everywhere else.

If you are, like me, a big fan of this government culture look closely at the two candidates for governor of Vermont. Phil Scott is working hard to take control of local school budgets. For example, take his moves during the last two legislative sessions. Undermining teachers unions and ignoring school budgets already passed by local voters. He is pursuing an ideological war against unions and discarding the wishes of local voters.

That is the exact opposite from what Christine Hallquist would do as governor.

As the CEO of Vermont Electric Coop, Hallquist met one-on-one with every single employee every year. A very effective way to run a company! Hallquist led the company from the brink

Dear Editor, On Nov. 6, voters of Fair Haven will be asked to vote to “disapprove the Traffic Ordinance amended by the board of selectmen on Aug. 14, 2018.”

The ordinance in question was a unanimous vote to lower the speed limit for a 7/10-mile stretch of road through the center of downtown Fair Haven from 30 miles per hour to 25 mph. A yes vote would revert the speed limit to 30 mph; a no vote would leave the speed limit at 25 mph.

The areas changed by the Select Board vote are from Stewart’s to Dollar General and from Washington/Grape Street south to the intersection with Prospect Street. These two sections of road pass three churches, the municipal building, fire station, police station, Fair Haven Grade School, Dollar General, the Fair Haven Free Library, the Park, a funeral home, goes through the downtown district, and intersects south of town at Prospect Street.

The roadway sections in question are extremely busy and, due to numerous high-traffic intersec-

Tax deficit, page 7

Good listener, page 7

No to traffic change, page 7

CORPORATE TAX REVENUE DROPPED 33 PERCENT FROM THE COMPARABLE PERIOD A YEAR AGO.

Don Turner is good for businesses

Dear Editor, As a small business owner in Vermont, I’ve witnessed first-hand many of our state’s challenges. Finding qualified workers, navigating a complex permitting system, and remaining competitive with a neighboring state – that doesn’t even have a sales tax – are a fact of life for me. But I have an obligation to my employees to ensure their wages are paid, and an obligation to my customers to offer quality products. But with a lack of support in Montpelier – with the exception of Gov. Phil Scott – it’s a challenge to keep the wheels turning.

That’s why I’m supporting Don Turner for lieutenant governor.

Turner understands the needs of our smallest businesses – for both employers and employees. He knows we are in desperate need of permit reform and tax relief to keep our state competitive. But Turner also understands the need for a comprehensive education system, investments in workforce development, and support for affordable housing to create an

economic environment for people to live, work and raise a family.

We need common-sense policies under the Golden Dome to restore a focus on affordability and economic growth. Don Turner has a proven track record of working across the aisle to get things done on these incredibly important issues. That’s why I hope you’ll join me in voting for Don Turner for lieutenant governor on Nov. 6 Ed Dublois Manchester

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CAPITOL QUOTES

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

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CAPITOL QUOTES “Zachariah Ralph is committed to environmental and economic justice for all Vermonters. He will be an excellent representative for the people of Hartland and Windsor County,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

“I am proud of the work David is doing as Vermont’s lieutenant governor, fighting for issues that we all care about – and engaging many Vermonters in the political process. We need leaders like him who fight for what is best for all of us, not just the wealthy and corporations,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

“I am proud to endorse Christine Hallquist for governor of Vermont.

Christine has a vision of an America that works for all of us – a vision that recognizes the need for livable wages, Medicare for All, and tuition free public college. Christine is committed to making Vermont a place where all can thrive, and I’m proud to support her campaign,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

“TJ Donovan understands that criminal justice is about more than just sending people to jail. As attorney general he will help create a Vermont criminal justice system that focuses on preventing crime through early intervention, job training and educational opportunities for at-risk Vermonters,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

“Election Day should be a national holiday. Period,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders, Oct. 19.

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Sculpture: Patriot heroine Ann Story emerges from the shadows continued from page 2 Bible, to Ethan Allen at Fort Ticonderoga, which led to the capture of Jenny and other British spies.

Bartley Costello, Evelyn Gammons Costello’s first grandchild, said sponsoring the piece was a natural. “Gram was the epitome of grace, strength and courage, and modeled commitment to family and community, and a love for Rutland,” he said. “The parallels with Ann Story struck a chord, and the opportunity to honor Gram through the sculpture, while giving back to Rutland, was inspiring.”

“As Rutlanders rallied to our family’s side in Gram’s time of need, the family rallied around this project,” said Green Mountain Power Vice President Steve Costello, who raised $40,000 in family donations.

The project is part of an ongoing effort to install at least 10 marble sculptures

in downtown Rutland, highlighting local and regional history and creating community pride. The effort is a collaboration of Green Mountain Power, MKF Properties, the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, and Vermont Quarries.

Other possible subjects include Civil War officers Edward and William Ripley, John Deere, author Julia Dorr, aviation pioneer George Schmitt, Martin Henry Freeman, Ethan Allen, and Paul Harris of Wallingford, who founded Rotary International.

“As each piece is unveiled, we help tell Rutland’s story a little better, while creating beauty and pride,” said Mayor Dave Allaire. “Each sculpture is an incredible piece of art on its own, but together, they are creating a draw to downtown, a wonderful reminder of our colorful and important past, and optimism about our future.”

Good listener:

Hallquist would restore local control

continued from page 6 of bankruptcy up to an A+ rating with national recognition. She made their electric grid 96 percent fossil fuel free without raising rates. Direct democracy works.

Hallquist has run her campaign the same way.

She travels across the state to meet everyday Vermonters. Her team holds virtual town halls online to learn how Vermonters think about the issues, just as she listened to the employ-

ees of the company she led. As governor, she will hold monthly town halls across the state. She will listen to, respect, and deliver what Vermonters need and want. Participation in town meetings has been dropping.

Hallquist knows how to combat that. Bring state government down to the local level and engage with us on issues that matter. Do you see Phil doing that? Taking control of local budgets

is not the answer.

I want a governor who is willing to listen to me. Hallquist is all about making governance a two-way street in Vermont, and she is establishing new ways to make sure this happens while she is in office.

I am voting for Christine Hallquist. She is the far better choice to lead Vermont. I urge you to vote for her.

Bill Kuch Springfield

No to traffic change: Keep 25 mph limit in Fair Haven continued from page 6 tions, curved roadways, yields and stops, multiple crosswalks, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, students, and poor sight lines and visibility, are very dangerous. Most of the area has been designated a “High Crash Segment” by the State of Vermont based on accident/crash data.

Some have argued that the increased travel time will cause drivers to seek alternate routes – the section from Stewart’s to Prospect Street is 7/10 of a mile and would add

Tax deficit:

17 seconds to the drive for that distance. Others have suggested that because there have been no pedestrian or bicyclist fatalities in the affected area that we should leave things the way they are – to that we say that if a death or serious injury is the line where making a change to the speed limit becomes acceptable, that is a very low bar.

As the town of Fair Haven looks to attract residents, businesses, and tourists to the area

through its recent creations of the Fair Haven Downtown Revitalization Committee and an Economic Development Committee, a safe business district will be of great import. Lowering the speed limit to a more appropriate 25 mph is a reasonable first step in that direction.

We urge the voters of Fair Haven to vote no on Article 1.

Paul and Roy Allen-Webber Fair Haven

Trump claims same ol’ same ol’

continued from page 6 bluster about how his trade wars would balance the deficit, those taxes have brought in about $41.3 billion in 2018 – up just $7 billion from $34.6 billion in 2017, which was before the bulk of his tariffs were imposed. That increase in tariffs, of course, makes consumer goods more expensive and is another form of taxation on Americans.

And yet, facts be damned, just watch: McConnell and Republicans in Congress will be on the warpath these next few weeks ahead of the midterm election blaming the huge deficits on government spending – not tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy – and hiding their intent to cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, if they maintain their control of Congress.

Cutting taxes to the rich and reduc-

ing government spending, after all, has been the Republican economic agenda all along. They accomplished the first half of that goal last year. Give them a chance, and they’ll cut the three most needed programs in America over the next two years, while also continuing to disenfranchise voters to stay in power.

It’s a bold power grab that Republicans, under Trump, no longer hide. They have depended on a complacent and not-sosmart electorate to embrace the culture wars and Trump’s cult of personality over either their own financial interests or the long-term good of the country – and, so far, it’s working for them.

Angelo Lynn is editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent and Brandon Reporter, sister publications of the Mountain Times.

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Calendar

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

** denotes multiple times and/or locations.

THURSDAY OCT. 25

WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Book Discussion

7 p.m.

“Trans Sister” book discussion at Rochester Public Library, 22 S. Main St., Rochester. Compelling and surprising novel challenges our assumptions about gender, relationships, and sexuality. Books available.

Bikram Yoga **

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min.

Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Open Swim **

8 a.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-7737187.

Playgroup

10 a.m.

Maclure Library offers playgroup, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

WORLD SERIES LIVE IN HD AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE

Story Time

10 a.m.

Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-438-2964.

OCT. 24, 27-31 AT 8 P.M.

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. 802-422-3368.

Mendon Bone Builders

WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

OCT. 24

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Gentle Yoga in the Barn

10 a.m.

Serenity Gentle yoga class, helps lengthen, stretch, strengthen body gradually, bringing mindful awareness to breath. Culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com.

First class free.

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. 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.

Jewish Discovery School

4 p.m.

For ages 5-13, at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Based on core Jewish values expressed through Torah, music-based approach to prayer; Jewish history, and contemporary experience. rabbakaya@rutlandjewishcenter.org.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m.

Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports.

802-747-3768.

Rotary Meeting

6 p.m.

The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation.

Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org

Figure Drawing Session

6 p.m.

Chaffee Art Center offers figure drawing sessions with live model. $15, no instructor, includes benches, boards, easels, model. 16 South Main St., Rutland. 802-775-0356.

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, one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@gmail.com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

10 a.m.

Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.

All Levels Yoga

10 a.m.

Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland.

Harmony Restorative Yoga

11 a.m.

Rest and relaxation with supported postures on bolsters and blankets. Ideal for recovery from fatigue, injury or illness and stress reduction. Soothing music, aromatherapy. Culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com. First class free.

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m.

Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.

All Levels Yoga

5:30 p.m.

All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

OCT. 26

Bikram Yoga **

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 11 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

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. 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. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Story Time

10:30 a.m.

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

Sculpture Unveiling

12 p.m.

Fourth sculpture in Rutland Sculpture Trail series unveiled, honoring Andrea Mead Lawrence, Rutland native considered Vermont’s No. 1 athlete of all time by Sport Illustrated. Just south of the corner of Center Street and Merchants Row.

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. 802-422-9765.

Art Sale

4 p.m.

Join Chaffee Art Center for an evening of artist demos, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and fine art sale at the law office of E. Patrick Burke, Esq. Framed originals at reasonable prices. Demo by Peter Huntoon. Featuring Peter Huntoon, Sally Jenne Keefe, Mareva Millarc, E. Patrick Burke, Esq. 4-8 p.m. 198 North Main St., Ste. 4, Rutland.

Halloween Wildlife Festival

5 p.m.

Vt Fish & Wildlife Dept invites families to Halloween Wildlife Festival and Jack-o’-Lantern Hike at Kehoe Education Center, Point of Pines Road, Castleton, 5-8 p.m. Educational Halloween campfire show at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Trick or Treat follows. Nature hike along carved pumpkin lit trail, wildlife-related activities, face painting, photo booth, snacks. Free, open to all ages. Costumes encouraged.

Pittsford Haunted House

6 p.m.

Pittsford Fire Department’s 38th annual Haunted House, Oct. 26-27. Ticket sales 6-9 p.m. Adults $10, kids under 12, $5 (younger children discouraged - it’s scary!). Take a wagon ride up a long, scary road to the haunted house. New this year, two houses! Just off Plains Road, Pittsford.

No Small Matter

5:30 p.m.

Learn to relax with easy Svaroopa yoga poses you can do at home. Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. Mountain Yoga, 135 N. Main St. Rutland, 802-775-5104.

6 p.m.

Let’s Grow Kids and Montshire Museum of Science co-host Vt. premiere of “No Small Matter” documentary about early childhood education, with panel discussion following. Screening 6:15 p.m. in Porter Community Room at Montshire. Panel discussion 7:40 p.m. One Montshire Road, Norwich.

Free, open to public.

Joint Replacement Surgery talk

Swing Dance Classes

Beginner’s Yoga

6 p.m.

Join Andrew Lighthard MD of Vt Orthopaedic Clinic for discussion on minimally invasive joint replacement surgery. CVPS/Leahy Community Room at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Free, open to public. Register at rrmc.org, 802-772-2400.

6:30 p.m.

Beginning East Coast, 6-count swing dance class hosted by Richard Cormier and Sherry McKirryher, 6:30-8 p.m. at Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. 4-wk session, and it’s free! Donations appreciated. Bring comfy shoes, water. Pre-register at chaffeeartcenter.org.

DIY Button Up Workshop

6 p.m.

Free DIY Button Up for winter workshop at Cavendish Town Office, 37 High St., Cavendish. Free. Learn to get ready for winter (energy conservation, low-cost tips for air sealing and insulation, financial/technical resources.

6-8 p.m. Food and drink, free energy efficiency product kits provided. 802226-7820.

Sip N’ Dip

6 p.m.

Thursday night Sip N’ Dip painting class at Chaffee Art Center.

BYOB for an evening of painting, laughter, instruction, and a finished canvas. $30/ $25 for members. Register at chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 S. Main St., Rutland.

Bridge Club

HALLOWEEN WILDLIFE FESTIVAL AT KEHOE EDUCATION CENTER FRIDAY, OCT. 26, 5 P.M.

6:30 p.m.

Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.

Halloween Tales

7 p.m.

JAX Food & Games hosts pumpkin carving contest with a Killington Merchant Pass on the line for the winner. Carving begins 7 p.m. Judging begins 11 p.m. Pumpkins provided. Must be eligible for Merchant Pass to win it. 1667 Killington Road, Killington.

6:30 p.m.

Phoenix Books Rutland welcomes Joseph A. Citro offering insight into folklore, hauntings, ghost stories, paranormal activity and occult happenings of New England. Free, open to all. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz.

Sports Live in HD

Adult Soccer

8 p.m.

Screened live in HD on the big screen (30’x24’) at Paramount Theatre, 2018 World Series Boston Red Sox at Dodgers, Game 2. Support Red Sox Nation! Free entry. 30 Center St., Rutland.

FRIDAY

7 p.m.

Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. Non-marking gym sneakers please.

Info, killingtontown.com.

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.

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The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018 7 p.m.

Deadnberry Manor at Wilson Castle opens doors for Haunted Tours, 7-10 p.m. Underground tour, tight spaces, total darkness in spots, high impact scares, suspense. It’s truly horrific. $15, under age 10, $12 (beware: IT’S SCARY for young kids). 2970 West Proctor Road, Proctor.

Hauntings & Humorous Tales

7 p.m.

Live storytelling event lead by Michael Kingsbury, 7-9 p.m., Sparkle Barn, 1509 US-7, Wallingford. Tell your own 7-minute story - sign up at sparklebarnshop.com.

Fall Program - Common Nighthawks

7 p.m.

Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society fall program, Common Nighthawks, at UU Church, Fairground Road, Springfield. Hear about reintroduction of these birds in Connecticut River Valley.

Psychic Medium Joanne Gerber

7 p.m.

International Psychic Medium Joanne Gerber comes to Paramount Theatre for Orchestra level seating only, reserved seating show.

Tickets $30-$35, paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland.

Hayloft Concert

7:30 p.m.

The Sky Blue Boys and Cookie perform at the HayLoft at ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. $20 tickets, cash bar available. artistreevt.org.

SATURDAY Bikram Yoga **

OCT. 27

7:30 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 9 a.m. 90min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Trail Work Day

Fall trail work day on RASTA Brandon Gap backcountry zone. Contact leader for meeting time/place: karlfjld6@gmail.com. Bring lunch, water, long pants, work gloves, hiking boots, loopers/handsaw. Wear blaze orange, and bring a friend!

Vermont Farmers’ Market

9 a.m.

The final outdoors Vermont Farmers’ Market in Depot Park, Rutland. 9 a.m.2 p.m. Moves indoors for the winter after this week, 251 West St.

Fall Craft & Vendor Event

9 a.m.

Local crafters and vendors sell unique items at Royal Order of Moose Lodge 1122, 78 Center St., Rutland. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Share the Warmth Clothing Drive

9 a.m.

12th annual Share the Warmth free clothing drive at Mettawee Community School, 5788 Vt 153, West Pawlet. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Young Professionals Summit

9:30 a.m.

Young Professionals Summit of Vermont, networking event, sharing ideas, facing issues in the state’s young workforce. Empowering young people to create positive change. Keynote speaker, Brett Gajda. Refreshments. Register at ypsummitvt.com. $25. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland.

Halloween Running Scared 5K

10 a.m.

5K Running Scared race for runners and walkers. Costumes encouraged! Starts at BROC parking lot across from train station. Registration 9:15 a.m. $5 pre-registered; $10 race day; $15 for a shirt. Race begins 10 a.m. rutlandrec.com.

Gentle Yoga in the Barn

10 a.m.

Gentle yoga class, culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com. First class free.

Halloween Parade

10 a.m.

Pawlet Public Library hosts annual Halloween Parade 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for parents/caregivers and children through grade 6. Start in costumes from library, up street and back, stopping for treats along the way. Free refreshments at library after. 141 School St., Pawlet. 802-325-3123.

Secret Lives of Bats

10 a.m.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park hosts Working Woodlands Workshop, Secret Lives of Bats, 10-11 a.m., in the forest center.

Learn about ecology, physiology, mythology and better understand threats to bats. RSVP required at ana_mejia@partner.nps.gov, 802-457-3368 ext 222. Old River Road, Woodstock.

Drug Take Back Day

10 a.m.

National Take Back Day throughout Rutland County, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop unused or expired prescription drugs at: Castleton Police Department, Diamond Run Mall, Fair Haven Police Department, Rutland County Sheriff’s Office, Rutland Pharmacy, and Wilcox Pharmacy.

Halloween Block Party

11 a.m.

Heritage Family Credit Union Halloween Block Party in Castleton, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Games, food, music, costume contest, more. 643 Main St., Castleton.

Halloween Tour

1 p.m.

Billings Farm & Museum and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park team up to offer Life & Death Tour of Billings’ 1890 Farm Manager’s House and MBR Mansion. Shares tales of people who lived and died on the estate. Meet at the Visitor Center. Admission includes both.

RSVP suggested at 802-457-3368 ext 222. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock.

Halloween at the Grange

2 p.m.

Join the Grange Theatre for spooky-good time. Pumpkin carving at 2 p.m. outside - free, with warm cider, donuts, candy. 4 p.m. movie showing, “Hocus Pocus.” 7 p.m. movie showing, “The Shining.” Movies, $5 general admission. 65 Stage Road, So. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.

Wrensong Concert

3 p.m.

Norman Williams Public Library hosts Wrensong performing Renaissance music on the Mezz, in program “Longing, Happiness, and Regret.” 10 the Green, Woodstock. normanwilliams.org.

Woodstock Vt Film Series **

3 p.m.

9th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series returns, with “Dina” at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Unconventional, deeply affecting love story of unusual couple. $11 adults; $6 kids under 16. Members, discounted price. Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.

Lil Northwest Haunted House

5 p.m.

Cushman Towing’s Lil Northwest Haunted House, free to enter, all ages. Spooky fog, “Butler” and brewing sisters, plus tricks and treats.

66 Water St., Rutland.

Bridge Club

12 p.m.

Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.

Intro to Sound Healing

1 p.m.

Basic fundamentals of sound healing. Learn the power of sound for relaxation, inner peace, healing yourself and others. Discover basic sound tools and practice playing them. Culminates with Crystal Attunement Sound Bath. Limited space: RSVP to sollunafarm.com or 802-492-9393. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury.

9 a.m.

12th annual Share the Warmth free clothing drive at Mettawee Community School, 5788 Vt 153, West Pawlet. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

A Family Halloween

10 a.m.

Billings Farm & Museum holds Family Halloween for all ages, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Halloween activities, tales, wagon rides, pumpkin carving, more. Costumed children free with paid adult. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock.

Yoga with Dawn

10:30 a.m.

Yoga class with Dawn resumes at Plymouth Community Center. All levels welcome, please bring your own mat. $12 per class or $90 for 10 classes.

35 School Drive, Plymouth.

All Levels Yoga

12 p.m.

All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Met Opera Live in HD

12:55 p.m.

Live screening, in HD on the big screen at Paramount Theatre, of performances at the Metropolitan Opera. This week, encore production: Puccini’s “LaFanciulla Del West.” Run time 3 hours, 30 min. 2 intermissions, 35 minutes each. Tickets $23 adults, $10 students. 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

RUTLAND HALLOWEEN PARADE

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. 802-773-7187.

SATURDAY, OCT. 27 AT 6 P.M.

Induction Ceremony

5 p.m.

Vermont Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Killington Grand Hotel. Cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, awards. Hall of Fame inductees: Foster Chandler, Dennis Donahue, Paul Johnston, Hannah Kearney, Janet & Brad Mead. Plus, KIllington Resort will receive Community Award. RSVP by Oct. 15. vtssm.com.

Bingo

5:30 p.m.

Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday 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.

Open Gym

6 p.m.

Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members.

Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.

Curling Club Open House

6 p.m.

Upper Valley Curling Club holds Learn to Curl Clinic at Barwood Arena, Highwood Ave., WRJ. 5:45-8 p.m. $25. Dress warmly, wear non-skid shoes. Registration required: uppervalleycurling.org.

Pittsford Haunted House

6 p.m.

Pittsford Fire Department’s 38th annual Haunted House - this is the final night! Ticket sales 6-9 p.m. Adults $10, kids under 12, $5 (younger children discouraged - it’s scary!). Take a wagon ride up a long, scary road to the haunted house. New this year, two houses! Just off Plains Road, Pittsford.

Rutland Halloween Parade

6 p.m.

Rutland’s 59th annual Halloween Parade. Route: Madison & Strongs Ave. to Wales St., left to West St., left onto Merchants Row, ending in plaza. Float prizes. Get there early to get a spot along the streets - it will be crowded, park early! Can’t make it? Watch live on channel 15 or stream at pegtv.com.

Join Audubon in Halloween Parade

6 p.m.

Rutland County Audubon invites members and others to join their Roadhouse Cafe float in Rutland Halloween Parade - wear crow, vulture, or raven costume. Contact 802-287-9338.

Deadnberry Manor Haunted Tours

7 p.m.

Deadnberry Manor at Wilson Castle opens doors for Haunted Tours, 7-10 p.m. Underground tour, tight spaces, total darkness in spots, high impact scares, suspense. It’s truly horrific. $15, under age 10, $12 (beware: IT’S SCARY for young kids). 2970 West Proctor Road, Proctor.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass

7:30 p.m.

Modern/traditional bluegrass band Snake Mountain Bluegrass features songs from new album, “For Keeps,” plus traditional favorites, at Brandon Music. $20 tickets, dinner available for $25 extra. RSVP required for dinner; recommended for show. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. brandon-music.net.

Sports Live in HD

8 p.m.

Screened live in HD on the big screen (30’x24’) at Paramount Theatre, 2018 World Series Boston Red Sox at Dodgers, Game 3. Support Red Sox Nation! Free entry. 30 Center St., Rutland.

SUNDAY

Open Gym

11 a.m.

Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages welcome. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends. $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.

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Vermont Voices Series

2 p.m.

Phoenix Books Misty Valley invites Vt. authors to come share their work.

This week, Matthys Levy talks on new thriller novel, “Building Eden.” Free, open to public. 58 Common St., Chester. Copies of his books available.

Michele Fay Band Benefit Concert

4 p.m.

Michele Fay Band performs benefit concert at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 6 Church Hill Road, Rutland. Concert at 4 p.m. Spaghetti dinner follows at 5:30 p.m. Benefits Rutland Meals Challenge. Minimum suggested donation $10 for concert; dinner is $8 - tickets must be pre-purchased at 802-773-9659 or vtmealschallenge@gmail.com.

Lil Northwest Haunted House

5 p.m.

Cushman Towing’s Lil Northwest Haunted House, free to enter, all ages. Spooky fog, “Butler” and brewing sisters, plus tricks and treats. 66 Water St., Rutland.

KES Halloween Party

5:45 p.m.

Killington Elementary School holds Halloween Party and Haunted House, Schoolhouse Road, Killington. Spooky fun for the whole family. $3 admission to haunted house. Other activities free, food for sale. Costume parade and contest 5:45 p.m. Bring a carved pumpkin to enter best carved contest. Candy, games. Benefits sixth grade.

Deadnberry Manor Lights Out Tour

7 p.m.

Deadnberry Manor at Wilson Castle Light Out Tour 7-10 p.m.

Underground tour, tight spaces, total darkness in spots, high impact scares, suspense. It’s truly horrific - this one is a special night of terror. $15, under age 10, $12 (beware: IT’S SCARY for young kids). 2970 West Proctor Road, Proctor.

Sports Live in HD

8 p.m.

Screened live in HD on the big screen (30’x24’) at Paramount Theatre, 2018 World Series Boston Red Sox at Dodgers, Game 4 (if needed). Support Red Sox Nation! Free entry. 30 Center St., Rutland.

OCT. 28

MONDAY

Heartfulness Meditation

7:45 a.m.

Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. 90-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Killington Section GMC

9 a.m.

Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Silver Lake, Leicester. Short hike down to lake for picnic on shore. Bring cards or collect firewood and cook on the grill. Optional hike around the lake or to scenic vista. Follow forest road back to car. Easy to moderate, 5-5.7 miles. Meet at Rutland Firehouse side of Main Street Park to carpool. No dogs. 802-773-2185.

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OCT. 29

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., 60 min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Killington Yoga

8:30 a.m.

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

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CALENDAR

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

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.

802-422-3368.

Open Swim

Mendon Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.

Tobacco Cessation Group

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. 802-773-7187.

11 a.m.

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.

Monday Meals

Harmony Restorative Yoga

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.

Lil Northwest Haunted House

5 p.m.

Cushman Towing’s Lil Northwest Haunted House, free to enter, all ages. Spooky fog, “Butler” and brewing sisters, plus tricks and treats. 66 Water St., Rutland.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m.

Free tobacco cessation group. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. at CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.

Killington Yoga/Pilates

5 p.m.

Two classes: Pilates Mat, 5 p.m. Yin Yoga, 5:45 p.m. at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802422-4500.

All Levels Yoga

6:30 p.m.

Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland.

Free Film Showing

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre shows free showing of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” No tickets required, just come in and take a seat to watch the classic thriller on the big screen. Rated R. 30 Center St., Rutland.

Citizenship Classes

Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost.

16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.

TUESDAY Bikram Yoga **

OCT. 30

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Open Swim **

8 a.m.

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

11 a.m.

Rest and relaxation with supported postures on bolsters and blankets. Ideal for recovery from fatigue, injury or illness and stress reduction. Soothing music, aromatherapy. Culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com. First class free.

Super Halloween Party

4:30 p.m.

Vermont Martial Arts holds Super Halloween Party, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Bring a buddy! Costume contest and games. All children welcome. 12 Merchants Row, Rutland.

TOPS Meeting

4:45 p.m.

TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m. Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off pounds sensibly.

802-293-5279.

Lil Northwest Haunted House

5 p.m.

Cushman Towing’s Lil Northwest Haunted House, free to enter, all ages. Spooky fog, “Butler” and brewing sisters, plus tricks and treats. 66 Water St., Rutland.

REDC Annual Meeting

5 p.m.

81st annual meeting of REDC, 5-7 p.m. at College of St. Joseph, in Tuttle Theater. Election of officers and directors, catered, keynote speaker Ted Brady, and local business awards. Tickets at eventbrite.com - $20. Clement Road, Rutland.

Level 1 Yoga

5:30 p.m.

Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Heartfulness Meditation

5:45 p.m.

Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.

Bereavement Group

6 p.m.

VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates.

Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613.

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! Franklin St., Brandon.

Chess Club

7 p.m.

Rutland Rec Dept. holds chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill for youth and adults. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.

Sports Live in HD

8 p.m.

Screened live in HD on the big screen (30’x24’) at Paramount Theatre, 2018 World Series Boston Red Sox at Dodgers, Game 5 (if needed). Support Red Sox Nation! Free entry. 30 Center St., Rutland.

Art Workshop

10 a.m.

Hand-in-Hand open art workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - all levels, interests, mediums. Free. Ann Wallen Community Room. 802-299-1777.

VRBO:

Killington’s zoning bylaws and their application as they apply to rentals are taken to task

continued from page 1 “It didn’t inform any of us what the appeal was,” said Burke in a later interview.

Connolly purchased his home in 2005 as a vacation spot for his friends before he started renting it to groups on the rental website, Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO). The home has enough beds for 19 people, though Connolly allows up to 28 people to stay there, he said.

The violation was issued after Whit Montgomery, who lives next door to Connolly, complained of noise from the vacationers. He also expressed concern about Connolly’s septic system overflowing with so many people in the home. Montgomery brought his concerns to a Select Board meeting in September.

“As an abutting landowner, I’m concerned for my well,” Montgomery said in a phone interview. “It’s not just my [concern] it’s the whole neighborhoods’.”

Montgomery, who works as the police chief in Killington, said he may also rent his four-bedroom home to vacationers to help pay taxes.

“I have zero issue with people renting their houses,” Whit Montgomery clarified. “This is not about that, it’s about capacity and local ordinance. We live in a residential area, but now it’s like there’s a commercial hotel on the block.”

Connolly argued after the meeting on Wednesday that his property is no different from the many other vacation rentals in Killington. In 2015, Connolly paid about $60,000 for a new sprinkler system so he could comply with the Vermont Department of Public Safe-

ty in allowing 28 people to stay there safely. He’s also gotten the O.K. from the state for his septic and water systems, he said.

However, the home still does not comply with town zoning bylaws, said Horner.

“He turned [the home] into a hotel in a residential district,” said Horner. “He has a three-bedroom and he’s renting it out to, at times, 32 people. That’s not appropriate in a residential neighborhood.”

Horner said he would look at future zoning violations on a “case by case basis.”

Connolly feels his case represents the “silent majority,” who would also be in violation of the two-peopleper-bedroom restriction, should the town apply that standard universally – which is the only way a townwide ordinance should be applied, he said. Others won’t speak out for fear of also being targeted with a violation, he added.

Killington is the highest-grossing short-term rental area in the state, according to AirBnb, another popular rental site.

Connolly could appeal to the state’s environmental court depending on results of the Development Review Board meeting, Nov. 7.

About 30 people attended the meeting on Wednesday in anticipation of speaking.

“I’m disappointed we couldn’t get to the actual resolution of the argument and have some finality to it,” Horner said after the Oct. 17 meeting was postponed.

MUSIC SCENE

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY

[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY

SATURDAY

OCT. 24 CASTLETON

OCT. 26 BOMOSEEN

OCT. 27 BRANDON

7 p.m. Castleton University 1787 Room

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

7:30 p.m. Brandon Music

KILLINGTON

BOMOSEEN

7 p.m. The Foundry

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

KILLINGTON

Divided by Diversity with guest panelists Duane Carleton, Mark Benetatos, Cam Whittemore, Rob Cassell, Tabitha Pohl-Moore

POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern

Jazz Night with Zak Hampton’s Moose Crossing

RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern College Night with DJ Mega

THURSDAY

OCT. 25 LUDLOW

George Nostrand

Guy Burlage

Blarney Rebel Band

9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

DJ Dave’s Spooktacular All Request Night

PITTSFIELD 8 p.m. Clear River Tavern Halloween Party with Super Stash Bros.

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Northern Homespun

RUTLAND

6 p.m. The Foundry

Ryan Fuller with special guest opener Brian Lynam on Piano

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Blarney Rebel Band

9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

8:30 p.m. Clear River Tavern

SOUTH POMFRET

POULTNEY

7:30 p.m. Artistree’s HayLoft

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

TINMOUTH

Open Mic Jam with Fiddlewitch

The Woodchucks

Sky Blue Boys and Cookie

RUTLAND

7:30 p.m. Old Firehouse

7 p.m. Paramount’s Brick Box Theatre

WOODSTOCK

Miss Guided Angels CD Release Party

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

Full Backline Open Mic with host Robby Smolinksi

Tinmouth Moves to Ireland for an Evening with Extra Stout

7 p.m. Bentley’s Soulfix

10 p.m. Bentley’s

Dancing after Dark with DJ Andraudy

STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern Rick Redington

PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern

10 a.m. Farmer’s Market

9:30 p.m. The Venue

6:30 p.m. Downtown Rutland

WOODSTOCK

David Hughes and Steve Kayhill

59th Annual Halloween Parade

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

Krishna Guthrie

8 p.m. Bentley’s Open Mic Night

DJ Mega

TUESDAY

Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T

10 p.m. Bentley’s

Halloween Party with Jam Man Entertainment

SUNDAY

OCT. 28 KILLINGTON

OCT. 30

BRIDGEWATER

7 p.m. Ramunto’s Brick and Brew Pizza Trivia Night

CASTLETON 6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab

PITTSFIELD

5 p.m. The Foundry

Clear River Tavern

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

POULTNEY

Jazz Night

Rick Webb

10 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

Local’s Night with Duane Carleton

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Phil Henry

9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic

Mold:

Open Mic with King Arthur Junior

RUTLAND

WOODSTOCK

DJ Mega

9:30 p.m. The Killarney

RUTLAND

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

PITTSFIELD

OCT. 29

LUDLOW

Clay Canfield and Brother John’s Last Show

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

Jazz Trio

The People’s Jam

Super Stash Bros

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D

1 p.m. Wild Fern

MONDAY

MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

Andy Gorton

6:30 p.m. The Killarney

Howlin’ Halloween with ThreaTpoinT

12 p.m. Wild Fern

Snake Mountain Bluegrass

8 p.m. Rick and Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse

Irish Session Open Jam with Gypsy Reel

STOCKBRIDGE

Name That Tune Bingo with DJ Dave

7 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam

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

Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie

9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke

The Prosper Valley School dampness problem defies easy resolution

continued from page 1 are steps that might resolve the moisture issue causing the mold.

“I think there is probably a way to get the building up and running again, but the question is – at what cost?” Rigoli said.

Seaman said the building definitely belongs to the new district.

The deed has been conveyed by the now-dissolved Pomfret School Board, but it hasn’t been recorded at the courthouse yet.

“Whatever is to be done about TVPS,” Seaman said, “we have to decide as a district.”

Figures between $250,000 and $500,000 were mentioned loosely in the conversation. Seaman said any rehabilitation of TVPS would be financed with a bond issue that would require approval by the voters in every town in the district.

“If the bond is denied by the voters, is the MUUD going to take care

of the building until they give it back to the town?” Kuzmickas asked.

Seaman said the district would still have to do something with the building if it wasn’t in use as a school.

The Mountain Times asked if the town has the option, under Act 46, to refuse to take the school back after the four-year guarantee, possibly leaving the MUUD stuck with a closed school, and Seaman confirmed that that was true.

Pomfret resident Jody Eaton said everything she heard at the meeting was pessimistic about TPVS, that the school was more than a building, that the school is a community of teachers, students, parents, employees and residents who use and enjoy the building during off-hours.

Reading resident Boolie Sluka made a passionate plea to the MUUD Board, reciting ways in

which the Reading Elementary School is, she feels, being stripped of staff, students and resources, while they have the same number of students as TPVS and no problems with their building.

“Why are you disrespecting our national-prize-winning school, which has no building problems, and considering pouring money into Prosper Valley, which is only five minutes from Woodstock, and has the same number of students?”

Sluka asked.

Sluka said she feels the board has misrepresented its intentions from the start and is carrying out a longheld plan to close Reading.

Reading held three votes regarding joining the WMUUSD – the third and final vote was in favor. The local school board, consisting of Justin Sluka and Donna Martin, had opposed merging.

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PUZZLES

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun

SUDOKU

the MOVIE diary

By Dom Cioffi

Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block.

When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.

Solutions on page 27

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Rhythmic patterns 7. Ethical theory 13. Nightclub 14. Upsets 16. Type of railroad 17. Home of The Beatles 19. Political organization 20. Disgraced cyclist Armstrong 22. Seven 23. Enlarges hole 25. Some are big 26. August __, German socialist 28. Unappetizing food 29. Cast out 30. Adult male 31. After uno 33. Midway between northeast and east 34. Kenyan settlement 36. Oxygen deprived 38. British writer 40. Synchronizes solar and lunar time 41. Vehemently expressed 43. Hurt 44. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)

45. Gradually weaken 47. Cool!

48. Touch softly 51. Israeli city 53. Indicating silence 55. Protein-rich liquids 56. Tropical Asian plants 58. A very small circular shape 59. Type of wrap 60. Potato state 61. Spinning toy 64. Type of degree 65. Ornamental molding 67. Closes again 69. Verses 70. Rise up

CLUES DOWN 1. Spanish seaport 2. Equal to one quintillion (abbr.)

3. Powders 4. One of the “Great” ones 5. Increase motor speed 6. “E.T.” director 7. Caught sight of 8. Congressional investigative body 9. Aroma 10. Runs without moving 11. Southeast 12. About remembering 13. Slang for famous person 15. Potential criminal 18. Body part 21. All over the place 24. Conqueror 26. Actress Ling 27. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano 30. Distributes 32. Golfing legend Sam 35. Laos musical instrument 37. Open payment initiative 38. Having no fixed course 39. Type of dog 42. Digital audiotape 43. Hit lightly 46. San Diego ballplayers 47. Stop working 49. Suitable for growing crops 50. Musical groups 52. Soft 54. Lowest point of a ridge 55. Beloved late TNT broadcaster 57. Thin strip to align parts 59. Cardinal number 62. Frozen water 63. One who is incredibly special 66. Rhodium 68. Top lawyer in the land Solutions on page 27

A sweet treat

I remember waking up one morning many years ago to my brothers making an awful commotion about something across the street. They were snickering and giggling under their breath, obviously trying to contain their excitement over a mischievous act.

After overhearing a few leading statements, I decided to have a look for myself. I meandered over to the window and gazed into the neighbor’s yard. What I saw seemed truly magnificent.

Like a glowing orb, a medium sized maple tree – beautifully shaped from yearly pruning – stood tall and proud in our neighbor’s front yard, devoid of any leaves, but completely enveloped in bright white toilet paper.

I marveled at the craftsmanship and attention to detail. It was truly a work of art; an epic combination of nature and industry. I honestly believed that our neighbor covered the tree himself as some sort of personal statement or artistic expression.

My brothers immediately set me straight, explaining that “TP-ing” or “toilet papering” was something you did to get back at someone you didn’t like. I had never heard of such a thing, but I was enraptured. It looked amazing to me.

But while covering a tree with biodegradable toilet paper was environmentally safe, the resulting mess was painfully inconvenient (I learned this after a downpour later in the day made an epic mess out of the situation).

“That’s what happens on Cabbage Night,” exHALOWEEN plained my brother.

“Cabbage Night?” I repeated. “What’s that?”

My brothers went on to explain that on Cabbage Night” while a few of the exchange students from Night –traditionally the night before Halloween – kids England recalled it as “Mizzy Night.” engaged in all types of mischief, like throwing eggs or Whatever the name, the activities are always the tomatoes at houses, soaping car windows, and TP-ing same. And while it genuinely bites when you’re a people’s yards. victim of a Cabbage Night prank, more often than not “And it’s a great way to get back at mean neighbors,” it’s little more than a mild irritation. (Thankfully, as an my middle brother stated rather proudly. His answer adult, I’ve been spared a direct hit on Cabbage Night). was lost on me at the time, but years later the underlyMy son is now at the age where he’s a prime caning message was clear. didate for Cabbage Night mischief. I haven’t heard Over the years I engaged him making any rumblings I ADMIT TO TOSSING THE in a few Cabbage Nights. I about it with his friends, so OCCASIONAL EGG AND SEMIadmit to tossing the occamaybe the allure of such acsional egg and semi-rotten tivities has faded over time.

ROTTEN TOMATO. tomato, and I admittedly Not to mention, these days TP-ed a yard or two, but I refrained from any truly waxing someone’s car is likely to get you killed – or damaging behavior. ruin any chance you have at getting a job later in life.

When I got to college I learned that while the I’ve asked my son about his plan for this Halloween essence of Cabbage Night had universal appeal, the and he’s announced that he isn’t really interested in name did not. Many of the kids I went to school with trick-or-treating. I find this confusing given his love referred to it as “Mischief Night” or “Devil’s Night.” of all things sugar. Apparently, he and his friends are Some of the kids from Canada referred to it as “Gate planning on going to the theater to watch a scary movie. This is also surprising since my son is as skittish as they come.

I was just about his age when I went to my first true horror film (which happened to be the original “Halloween”), released in 1978. Now, forty years later, a new sequel is being released.

The new “Halloween” is the 11th film in the series; however, this picture ignores all the other films and their unique takes on the survival of Michael Myers.

This “Halloween” sees the return of Myers and leading lady Jamie Lee Curtis, who reprises her role of Laurie Strode. After decades of suffering, complete with failed marriages and bouts of PTSD, Strode is forced to deal with the unlikely escape of Myers and his intent to kill her.

I’m well past the horror phase in my love of cinema so it takes something with a solid storyline and lack of camp or shock that catches my eye. “Halloween” does a solid job mixing an interesting story with edge-ofyour-seat thrills, resulting in a horror film with wide appeal.

Check this one out if you’re looking for a respectable holiday film with plenty of reasons to feel uncomfortable.

A sweet “B” for “Halloween.”

Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him atmoviediary@att.net.

ROCKIN’ THE REGION

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

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There’s not many shows where you can mix rap with uplifting spiritual messages. On Saturday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m., a show like that is at Woodstock’s Little Theater. Local preacher rockin’ Nate Mispel the region is bringing by dj dave Hope for hoffenberg Vermont there. Mispel’s speaking at the event and Blake Whiteley from Indiana and his drummer Austin Ware from Nashville will be providing the inspirational music.

Mispel said it’s going to be an experience you’ll never forget. “What we’ve been praying for, and believing in God for, is the addiction that’s taken over our country, and the suicides, and so many other things that have been taking people left and right. The biggest thing people want to know is that they have a purpose and they’re loved. With this, people will encounter an experience with God they’ve never encountered before. With that will come a feeling that they’ve never had before. They’ll see that they have a purpose and there’s meaning to their lives.” This is the sixth year Mispel has done this and he’s really excited they were able to get Whiteley because this is what they’ve been striving for.

Mispel and Whiteley met through Clayton Jennings, who is an international evangelist, and have built a good friendship. Mispel said the best way to describe Whiteley is, “Adrenaline in a hoodie. He has more energy and more fire than anyone I know. Not only is he talented, gifted and anointed at what he does, but he’s very good in getting the crowd involved and making it a great night for everyone.” Whiteley (28) said, “Nate and I have developed a relationship and God has opened the door and the opportunity.”

Whitely and I spoke about him find-

JAX hosts pumpkin carving contest Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—JAX Food & Games is holding a pumpkin carving contest on Wednesday, Oct. 24 – with the winner taking home a Killington season pass. Carving starts at 7 p.m., with the judging beginning at 11 p.m. Just bring your skills – pumpkins will be provided. The pass on the line is a local Merchant Pass, so entrants must be eligible to receive the pass to win (must be an employee of a member of the Killington-Pico Area Association, in good standing).

JAX is located at 1667 Killington Road, Killington.

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ing God and spreading that message through his music.

Whiteley was born and raised in Indianapolis. “I come from a split household. My mom got custody and we ended up living with her for the first 10 years of my life. Midway through, I got to see my dad and that’s how we got the exposure with Christ. I didn’t really understand the difference between going to church on Sunday and having an actual relationship with God until I started living with him.”

Whiteley had his own experience and encounter with Christ. “I was actually a secular artist before I was a Christian artist.” He has an amazing story that shows the leap of faith one

can take with Christ.

He started writing music when he was six and it stuck with him until his freshman year in college. “I dropped out of high school and went back to get my diploma. I went to junior college for basketball because I thought I was done with the music thing. I realized my heart was still attached to music.

I knew that’s what I needed to do, so I dropped out of college, bought a $100 mic and set up a studio in my dad’s office. I made a mixed tape, put in on YouTube and calls started coming in from all over the United States and different countries to come and perform.”

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Wallingford gets spooky for Halloween night

Wednesday, Oct. 31—WALLINGFORD—The Town of Wallingford is planning a very scary Halloween night.

Officials have asked Wallingford residents to decorate their houses with the expectation of winning one of three categories: Scariest House, Most Welcoming House, and People’s Choice House.

The prize will be crowing rights for the remainder of the year. Ballots for voting may be picked up and dropped off at the Gilbert Hart Library between

6-8 p.m., Halloween night, Oct. 31. The community will also be able to pick up a map showing where the houses are located.

Also on Halloween night, Mack’s Mobile Pizza Oven will be making pizza for anyone that wants a slice. They will be located on Route 7 near Church Street, and are asking for a donation to offset the cost of the pizza and to give the Wallingford Communications and Events Committee a startup for future events.

KES invites community to familyfriendly Halloween party Sunday, Oct. 28, 5:45 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Elementary School holds a Halloween Party and haunted house in support of the sixth grade class on Sunday, Oct. 28, 5:45 p.m. Bring a pumpkin to enter the carving contest and wear a costume to be a part of the parade. There will be free spooky, family friendly activities for everyone, plus candy, food, and games. Admission to the haunted house is $3, while all other activities are free. The costume parade and contest will be at 5:45 p.m.

For more information, email recdirector@killingtontown.com.

after-party at Auburn when he was 19.

He was up on stage, two songs in of an eight-song set. “I had this encounter with Christ. Basically, I knew I was in the wrong place. I wasn’t where I was supposed to be. I cut the mic, gave it back to the DJ and walked off the stage.” He basically left right there and went home. He completely walked away from everything he had going on in music. “I gave my life to Christ and I’ve been sold out ever since.” That was in 2011.

Whiteley continued, “It was the scariest decision I ever made, but you don’t understand faith until God gives you the courage to make that first step.

Then you see his hand in your life. It’s not easy sometimes, especially in the world we live in today but you see his work and it makes the decision easier the next time.”

He has no set way for writing music.

Sometimes he’ll be driving with his dad and something will pop in his head and he’ll write a song right there in 10 minutes. He’ll write about life experiences that have happened to him or people close to him. “Sometimes it’s just about God’s glory and how great he is.”

Whiteley looks up to Lecrae, who is an American Christian hip-hop recording artist. “I love what he has done for guys like me. I’m different. I’m stuck on this thing that the world already has that one person. God wants to use you and be used. I’m always trying to come up with my own unique sound. I’m just a vessel wanting to bring Jesus to the world.”

Whiteley loves this. “It’s an adrenaline rush. I no longer have to cuss or bring up drugs or sex. Anything the world tries to promote to bring a crowd out. I think it’s amazing that God has allowed me to have this platform and elevated me to this point. Obviously, we’re not done, but to see a crowd come out, not promoting those things that would ultimately hurt or kill somebody. I’m just giving the hope of Christ and I get to make an impact on a kid’s life or even a parent’s life.”

Billings Farm, MBR National Park host Halloween tours Oct. 27, 31—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, along with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park have teamed up to offer a seasonal twist on the pop-

died) on the Billings farm and estate, while exploring Victorian-era superstitions and death and mourning traditions through artifacts and stories. This tour will provide a fascinating

EXPLORE SUPERSTITIONS AND DEATH AND MOURNING TRADITIONS. ular Farm House/Manor House tours on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m.

Join for a Life & Death Tour of Billings Farm’s 1890 Farm Manager’s Home and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park Mansion. Tour guides will share tales of the people who lived (and

new perspective on each historic home and an easy way to get into the Halloween spirit.

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Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—For anyone considering hip or knee replacement surgery, it is important to understand the facts. Join Andrew Lighthart, M.D. of Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m., in the

CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center for a discussion on minimally invasive joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Lighthart’s presentation will focus on its potential benefits, including faster, less painful recovery,

less damage to important muscles and tissues around the joint, and the durability of the joint materials.

The program is free and open to the public. To register, visit rrmc.org or call 802-772-2400. Rutland Regional is located at 160 Allen St., Rutland.

Montshire hosts Vt. premiere of ‘No Small Matter’ Friday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.—NORWICH— Let’s Grow Kids and the Montshire Museum of Science are co-hosting the Vermont premiere of “No Small Matter” on Friday, Oct. 26. The film is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated and powerful force for good in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with national experts in the fields of early childhood development and child care,

two of whom are interviewed in the film: Alan Guttmacher, M.D., pediatrician, medical geneticist and former director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Lynette Fraga, executive director at Child Care Aware of America (featured in “No Small Matter”); and Matthew Melmed, executive director of Zero to Three (featured in “No Small Matter”).

The film screening will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Montshire’s Porter Community Room, followed by a panel discussion at 7:40 p.m. The event is free and open to the general public.

The Montshire Museum of Science is located at One Montshire Road, Norwich. For more information, visit montshire.org.

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Phoenix Books hosts Halloween tales with Joseph A. Citro

Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.—CAVENDISH—Cavendish Energy Committee and Efficiency Vermont host a workshop to learn about how homes lose energy, and discover opportunities to save money on energy bills. This free workshop will cover lowcost tips for air sealing and insulation, and for financial and technical resources.

The workshop will be led

by Jennifer Severidt, at the Town Office 37 High St., Cavendish on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Food and drink and free energy efficiency product kits will be provided. For more information, contact Cheryl Leiner at 802-226-7820.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland invites community members to get ready for Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Joseph A. Citro, the Vermont author and folklorist who has been referred to as the “Bard of the Bizarre” and “the Ghost-Master General,” will offer insight into the folklore, hauntings, ghost stories, paranormal activity and occult happenings of New England.

Joseph A. Citro has written five novels on supernatural themes – four of them based on actual New England history – including “Lake Monsters,” “The Gore,” and “Guardian Angels.” He is also author of “Green Mountains, Dark Tales,” “The Vermont Ghost Guide,” “Passing Strange,” and “Green Mountain Ghosts, Ghouls, and Unsolved Mysteries.” A popular lecturer and teacher, his commentaries are heard regularly on public radio.

This event is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St., Rutland. Copies of the featured title will be available for attendees to purchase and have signed. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.

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Trick-or-treaters of all ages are invited to the Kehoe Education Center in Castleton to learn about the creepy crawly critters that make Halloween fun.

Halloween Wildlife Festival, Jack-O’-Lantern Hike return to Kehoe Education Center Friday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m.—CASTLETON— Looking for a wild family-based adventure for Halloween this year? The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is inviting families to attend the sixth annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and Jack-o’Lantern Hike at the Kehoe Education Center on Point of Pines Road in Castleton. The event takes place on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5-8 p.m.

The festival features a fun and educational Halloween campfire show led by students from Green Mountain College’s environmental education and interpretation program. Kids will learn about the creepy, crawly critters that reside in Vermont and will have a chance to get decked out in their costumes before the traditional trick-or-treat night. The 20-minute campfire program will run at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Other activities include a nature hike

along a trail that is lit by carved pumpkins, wildlife-related activities, face painting, and a photo booth. Snacks will include apple cider, caramel apples and other seasonal treats.

“October is a perfect time to highlight the fun of Halloween while focusing on the critters that make it so special,” said Alison Thomas, education coordinator. “This event gives families a chance to enjoy the season in a fun way and to learn these animals may not be so scary after all.”

Admission and activities are free and open to the general public, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

For more information, contact corey. hart@vermont.gov or 802-265-2279. Organizers are seeking donations of pumpkins for the event, so anyone with spare pumpkins is asked to please reach out, also.

Discover the secret lives of bats Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Join the National Park to celebrate National Bat Week and learn about the secret lives of bats on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. NPS biologist and data manager Adam Kozlowski will introduce guests to the bat inhabitants of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Saint Gaudens National Historic Site, and explain the important role they play in the forest ecosystem. During his hour-long presentation,

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park is doing to protect these valuable park residents.

The free event will be held in the Forest Center at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock. Parking is available in the Billings Farm & Museum overflow lot, located on Old River Road.

Pre-register as space is limited. RSVP with how many participants will attend by calling 802-457-3368 ext. 222 or email ana_mejia@ partner.nps.gov.

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Over an hour worth of Halloween themed floats will make their way through the streets of downtown Rutland for the annual parade.

Halloween parade takes to the streets of Rutland in 59th year

Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Head downtown for one of Rutland’s signature events of the year – the Halloween parade, celebrating its 59th year. The parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 27. Line up begins at 5:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The theme is Halloween, so it’s sure to be filled with imaginative, spooky floats and walking groups.

The parade route is as follows: Madison St. and Strongs Ave. to Wales St., left onto Merchants Row,

ending at the plaza. Parade watchers can line up along the streets for viewing. Candy and treats will not be thrown from the floats, but walkers will be handing it out alongside them, so kids should bring a bag if they plan to set any.

Downtown Rutland will be very busy with a lot of extra pedestrian traffic, and parking will be sparse.

Plan accordingly, and arrive early enough to find a spot to watch.

Trophies will be awarded in the

following categories: Most Original (Superintendent’s Trophy for Best Costumed Marching Band); Best in Parade (Mayor’s Trophy Best Costumed Marching Unit); Most Creative (Department Trophy Honorable Mention); and the Tom Fagan Award.

For more information, visit rutlandrec.com.

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Legendary Halloween party has big prizes for best costumes Wednesday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The legendary Wobbly Barn Nightclub opens its doors on Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31, for the best costume party in town. Organizers are kicking off the season with live music from the Krishna Funk Band. There will be plenty of tricks and treats to be had on the spookiest night of the year. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the door cover charge proceeds benefit the Killington Volunteer Fire Department.

Costumes are required for admission and it’s worth putting some thought into it, because there are big prizes on the line: Best Costume wins a Killington season pass; Best Couple wins two season passes to Pico Mountain; and Best Group wins dinner at the Wobbly Barn.

The Wobbly Barn is located at 2229 Killington Road, Killington. For more information, visit killington.com.

Pawlet welcomes youngsters for annual Halloween parade

Courtesy Pawlet Public Library

Kids dress up in their favorite costumes for Halloween for a daylight trick-or-treat in Pawlet.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.—PAWLET—For parents/caregivers and children birth through grade 6, the Pawlet Public Library offers its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to noon.

All ghosts, goblins, fairies, animals, and other characters should arrive at the library to parade up the street and back, stopping for treats

along the way.

The event is free with refreshments at the library after the parade.

The Pawlet Public Library, housed in a renovated historic grammar school building, is located at 141 School St., Pawlet.

For more information on the parade, visit pawletpubliclibrary. wordpress.com or call 802-325-3123.

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MATTERS 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) 422-4777

Seward’s Dairy

If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. (802) 773-2738 Vermont Specials Serving classic homemade food including Lunch •chicken, Dinner Daily sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a Gifthamburgers, Shop Breakfast •steaks, CelebratingCheck our 64thout year!their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont little sweeter?

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GIFT also CERTIFICATES Prime Rib Dinner • Fri. & Sat. from 4:30pm Open Daily 6:30 a.m.

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 a short drive from Killington. mountaintopinn.com, 802-483-2311.

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. 802775-2290, redcloverinn.com

Rosemary’s

Rosemary’s the casual fine dining restaurant at the Inn at Long Trail is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6-9pm; and later this fall also Thursdays. Chef Reggie Serafin’s uses a host of fresh local Vermont and New England products. The menu highlights comfort foods., and Gluten free entrees are available.Please call for reservations 802.775.7181

Lake Bomoseen Lodge

The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251.

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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.

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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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The spirit of Thanksgiving starts at Mettawee School Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 27-28—PAWLET—Thanksgiving is a time of the year for families and communities to come together to give thanks for what they have and to help those in need. This year that holiday spirit starts early with the 12th annual Share the Warmth free clothing drive at the Mettawee Community School on the weekend of Oct. 27-28.

Parents and families from Pawlet, Rupert and surrounding communities are asked to contribute clothing for children and adults. While winter coats, clothes, boots, hats, sweaters, shirts, pants top the list of needs, we will also be happy to accept items for all seasons and occasions, like bedding and Hallow-

een costumes. Please donate clean, reusable, smoke free items.

The Mettawee School clothing drive is a two-step process. First, people can drop off items to be donated at the school, 5788 Rte. 153 (near the intersection with Rte. 30) on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2:30-4 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Once the clothes are gathered, they will be available to the public at the Mettawee School on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mettawee School students and parents will participate throughout the clothing drive. As clothes are dropped off, volunteers from Mettawee community will help prepare the donated items for display

in the gymnasium. They have also volunteered to help on the distribution of items. Finally, we expect our students to explore their closets at home to determine what items they can share with people in need.

The Mettawee School clothing drive is managed

by Brooke Burnham.

Burnham volunteers her time each year and has stated, “Being the founder of Share the Warmth has been so rewarding, knowing how many hundreds of families we have helped! Seeing the faces on students days after, smiling and proud of their new recycled clothes, makes my heart smile.”

For more information, call 802-645-9009.

The Grange holds Halloween events for community: movies, pumpkin carving Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—The Grange Theatre opens its doors for a spooky-good time on Saturday, Oct. 27, as they carve pumpkins and settle in for a little Halloween entertainment on the big

screen.

Pumpkin carving will take place outside the theatre at 2 p.m. and is free.

Warm cider, donuts and Halloween candies will be available.

Halloween-themed movies will begin at 4 p.m.

with the showing of “Hocus Pocus,” followed by “The Shining” at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $5 for each movie.

The Grange is located at 65 Stage Road, South Pomfret. For more information, visit artistreevt.org.

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“Dina” kicks off the 2018-19 season of the Woodstock Vermont Film Series, Oct. 27.

Woodstock film series returns for the season with ‘Dina’ Saturday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum announced the fall and winter line-up of its Woodstock Film Series. Jay Craven, director and curator of the series, has provided an array of exceptional narrative and documentary films for 2018-19. “As I review our selections for the coming season, I see a theme of human indomitability and resilience,” said Craven. “The scheduled films open multiple windows onto the lives of remarkable characters and real-life protagonists. We’ll laugh, maybe shed a tear, and be kept on the edge of our seats.”

The Woodstock Film Series, made possible through the generous support of nearly 50 local businesses, will include a number of area premieres and a rare screening of Charlie Chaplin’s classic comedy, “City Lights,” ranked 11th on the American Film Institute’s list of “the best American films ever made.”

After a short break from its success-

ful first-ever summer series, the Woodstock Vermont Film Series begins the 2018-19 season with Dan Sickles’ and Antonio Santini’s 2017 Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, “Dina,” on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. This unconventional and deeply affecting love story tracks the complex relationship of an outspoken and eccentric suburban woman and a Wal-Mart door greeter, each of them neurologically diverse characters.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Tickets prices are $11 adults (age 16 and up); $6 children (under age 16). BF&M members receive discounted prices. For a complete list of screenings and to purchase tickets, visit billingsfarm.org/filmfest or 802457-5303. Billings Farm & Museum is located a half-mile from Woodstock Village at the corner of Route 12 and Old River Road.

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Snake Mountain Bluegrass to perform live at Brandon Music Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.— BRANDON—Snake Mountain Bluegrass will perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m., with tunes from their new album, “For Keeps,” plus many traditional favorites. With harmonies and songs that vary in tempo from breakdown to ballad, this popular Addison County group consistently puts on a fun show for everyone.

“For Keeps” centers around the original instrumental tune of the same name, written by mandolin and resophonic guitar player Earle Provin. The album includes songs about rites of passage and various

sentiments from lost love in the song, “Lonely Comes Easy,” to Mike Connor’s original take on species decline called “The Last Snowy Owl.” “Snapshots and Souvenirs” looks back on one’s life by paging through a photo album, while “Where Corn Don’t Grow” reflects on words of wisdom from a parent – once ignored but finally understood.

Retired Middlebury College professor Gregg Humphrey, and Middlebury construction company owner, Connor, formed Snake Mountain Bluegrass about 30 years ago. They are joined by Provin and

Jacob Blumberg (bass). Provin is a graphic artist living in Poultney. Blumberg recently moved to Middlebury from Brooklyn. He works as a producer, mastering engineer and multi-instrumentalist for Mason Jar Music with studios in Brooklyn and Nashville.

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 for reservations or for more information.

Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.

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Can’t make it downtown? Watch the Rutland City Family Halloween Parade live on PEGTV Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.—Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) will be cablecasting the 59th annual Rutland City halloween parade live on cable channel 15 starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Viewers can also watch it streamed live online at pegtv.com.

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A not-so-scary celebration PEGTV is comprised of Comcast Chanfor the whole family! nels 15, 20 and 21 and VTel channels 163, 164, and 165 and is available throughout Children in Rutland County to all cable FREE! subscribers. costume

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RUTLAND COUNTY— National Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring unused or expired prescription medications to the Rx drug drop locations throughout the Rutland County area.

The National Take Back Day on April 28, 2018 resulted in 912,305 pounds of prescription drugs being collected. This was the highest total in Vermont of all the six Take Back Days since the fall of 2015. In Rutland County alone, 598.91 pounds were collected. Surprisingly, 42-71 percent of legally prescribed opioids do not get used. It’s estimated that opioids make up 10 percent of medication collected on Take Back Day. As part of National Take Back Day, communities will host collection sites where people can safely and anonymously drop off unused medications.

Medications can be

dropped off at any of these Rutland County locations: • Castleton Police Department • Diamond Run Mall • Fair Haven Police Department • Rutland County Sheriff’s Office • Rutland Pharmacy • Wilcox Pharmacy In Rutland County in 2015, 1,188,227 prescriptions were given to 176,355 recipients, which is equivalent to 28 percent of Vermont residents.5 percent of Rutland County high school youth grades 9-12 report that they took a prescription drug not prescribed to them in the past 30 days. Nationally, over half of those who misused a prescription pain reliever got it from a friend or relative. Source: Vermont Prescription Drug Monitoring and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2015) For more information call 802-776-5507.

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Family Halloween Sun.,Oct. 28, 2018 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

A not-so-scary celebration for the whole family!

Children in costume FREE! (with an adult)

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Costume Parades: 12:00 & 2:00 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— The Michele Fay Band will play a benefit concert on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rutland starting at 4 p.m. Following the concert at 5:30 p.m., there will be a spaghetti dinner at the church. The money raised will be used by the Rutland Meals Challenge to purchase food and supplies for its January community food packing event.

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Tickets on sale from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

The dinner will feature deliRte. 12 • Woodstock, VTride up a long; scary Dare to take a wagon cious homemade spaghetti sauce, 802-457-2355 • billingsfarm.org road to the Haunted House! NEW this year garlic bread, and a garden salad. a second building!

There will also be a selection of homemade desserts and coffee. The This is the only Fund Raiser dinner is $8 per person. Tickets for the we have for the year! dinner must be purchased in advance by calling the church at 802-773-9659 or Just 10 Miles north of Rutland on Rt. 7 emailing vtmealschallenge@gmail.com.

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The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

Rutland High School Athlete of the Week

Name: Jakob Lagasse Age: 16, sophomore.

Jacob Lagasse is a three-season Unified Sports Athlete at Rutland High School. He plays Unified soccer, basketball and bocce. Jacob just competed in the Special Olympics Unified soccer tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Norwich University.

Jacob and his teammates took home the gold medal going 4-0. Jacob played very well on both sides of the ball and in the four games he scored 15 goals.

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Kovalesky is an avid skier who started the 100 Day Club at Killington about five years ago. Skiers and rider who hit the slopes 100 days in one season are inducted into the club. There were about 250 inductees last year.

Many of them were skiing on Friday.

Cold temperatures allowed Killington to open about three weeks earlier than last year’s opening day, Nov. 8.

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Overcast weather turned into blue skies on Friday. Killington offered a free luncheon for everybody there, with meatball sandwiches, soups, and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Everyone also received a free neck gaiter with the words, “Day One” stamped on the front.

Peggy Golonka, another 100 Day Club member, wasn’t expecting the early opening, but like, Kovalesky, she couldn’t miss opening day.

“Everything got dropped so we could come up,” said Golonka, who wasn’t finished putting away summer belongings yet.

Golonka and her husband live in Massachusetts in the summer and move to a condo in Killington for the winter.

“It’s our passion,” she said.

Maria Lanka of Long Island, New York, skied 14 runs on opening day and continued skiing

through the weekend.

“It was beyond what I thought I was going to be able to ski,” she said.

Some couldn’t wait for opening day.

Michael Kever Hirschbuhl and his brother, who both study at Castleton University, hiked up to the mountain with their skis on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the day Killington crews started making snow.

The snow just covered the grass at the time.

“It was pretty dramatic to see,” said Hirschbuhl, who grew up in Woodstock. “ By the time we got to the top, it was almost winter.”

Rime, Reason and the Upper East Hill trails were open to skiers and riders for opening weekend. Snowmaking continued on Sunday and the snow guns continued blowing on Monday.

“For most of it it was full coverage and felt like a normal day on the snow,” said Killington spokesperson Courtney DiFiore of Day One.

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Tips to keep trick or treaters safe this Halloween Halloween is just days away, one of the most popular holidays in this country. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and superheroes will soon take to the streets for trick or treat fun, and the American Red Cross of NH & VT has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities.

“Halloween is a fun time for everyone and we want to make sure you all stay safe while enjoying it,” said Maria Devlin, regional executive.

Make sure trick-or-treaters can see and be seen.

Use face makeup instead of masks. Masks can make it hard to see.

1. Give kids a flashlight to light their way.

2. Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.

3. Have everyone wear light-colored clothing.

4. Use flame-resistant costumes.

5. Plan the trick-or-treat route in advance – make sure adults know where their children are going. A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children door-to-door in neighborhoods.

6. It’s not only vampires and monsters you have to look out for. Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.

7. Walk, don’t run.

8. Only visit homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside.

9. Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street.

10. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic.

11. Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner.

12. Don’t cut across yards or use alleys.

13. Don’t cross between parked cars.

14. Use extra caution if driving. The youngsters are excited and may forget to look both ways before crossing.

15. Make sure a grown-up checks the goodies before eating.

16. Make sure to remove loose candy, open packages and choking hazards.

17. Discard any items with brand names that you are not familiar with.

And finally, for those planning to welcome trick-ortreaters to their homes, follow these safety steps: • Light the area well so young visitors can see.

• Sweep leaves from your sidewalks and steps.

Clear your porch or yard of obstacles someone could trip over.

Women’s club seeks vendors for pre-holiday shopping fundraiser KILLINGTON—The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) is sponsoring its second annual Nibbles, Bobbles & Bits Boutique Evening fundraiser at the Summit Lodge in Killington on Friday, Nov. 9. This event is a pre-holiday shopping and social soiree with a variety of local micro vendors.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for attendees to browse, shop, mingle and win prizes – all for a good cause!

Raffle tickets will be sold for the opportunity to win raffle prizes and proceeds will benefit the Killington Elementary School KEEPERS (Parent-Teacher Association). Admission is free, light refreshments will be served and a cash bar is available. RSVP at evite.

me/at7WSN1nWf or on the club’s Facebook event page.

To learn more, visit swcvt. com.

Interested vendors who want more visibility for their businesses, especially those which are home-based, are invited to participate. There is no cost for current GKWC members and only $20 a table for “not-yet” members.

Half tables are also available, allowing two smaller vendors to share a table, for $10 each. All vendors must donate a raffle prize (of at least a $25 value). Tables will be provided; bring a tablecloth. All vendors are welcome. For an application, visit swcvt.com/boutique-vendor-agreement

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The Rutland Redevelopment Authority has a new five-year contract with the city, signed Oct. 15.

Beginning at $180,000, it will increase by 4 percent per year to offset inflation, reaching $218,998 over its course.

Alderman Christopher Ettori gave the measure its only dissenting vote; Ettori said the agreement needs a “more robust conversation” on the city’s economic development efforts. In his view, the vision is not new but only a

padded version of the previous contract with a couple of new paragraphs, the Rutland Herald reported.

Until 2011, the RRA depended on grant administration fees for its funding. It seemed to the city’s RRA-affiliated organizations that the RRA was distracted from its economic development mission because it had to pursue grants. The city agreed to fund RRA on the condition that the organization would focus on blighted housing and implement recommendations from the city’s housing needs study.

The city has made great progress on rehabbing or demolishing blighted housing, Ettori noted. It is time to turn the RRA’s attention to workforce development, he said.

AirBnB raises fears among neighbors Neighbors objected to Christopher Williams’ request for a conditional use permit that would allow overnight renting in a spare upstairs room of his single-family residence on Stone Ridge Drive, Killington.

Williams and his wife did not realize that they needed a zoning permit to rent a room when they moved into their home in April, he told the Development Review Board (DRB) Oct. 17. The couple had already hosted 15 to 20 individual guests in their home before the Rutland Building and Zoning office contacted the couple, saying it had received a complaint. The city treats AirBnB

rentals as bed-and-breakfasts, requiring a conditional use permit in single-family residential districts such as Stone Ridge, Zoning Administrator Tara Kelly told the DRB. Williams told the board he has been careful in his rentals. If his permit is granted, Williams said he is willing to limit the number of his guests to one, and to put a limit on the number of consecutive days.

Concerns ranged from the desire to preserve the quiet and privacy of the cul-de-sac to feelings of vulnerability having unfamiliar faces in the neighborhood. One neighbor said the AirBnB fee is so much lower

than most hotels it would attract low-income people. Board member Mike McClallen quenched that argument, saying that the rental site screens users thoroughly. Parking space was also questioned.

Only neighbor spoke in favor of the permit, said he favors young couples moving in and that he does not believe their initiative would damage the neighborhood.

The board must announce a decision within 45 days. After that time, there are 30 days in which to appeal the DRB’s decision to the Environmental Court, the Rutland Herald noted.

Public records request sees no results Very little about the underlying facts appeared in Rutland City’s recent response to a request for information about the resignation of Rutland City Police Cpl. Damon Nguyen. He had been placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation of alleged activity he was involved in, that opened in December 2017.

VTDigger obtained information that the alleged

action occurred while Nguyen was off duty. An investigation by the state police learned Nguyen had reported some details of the off-duty incident to a union representative, resulting in Nguyen and the union rep bringing the information to a sergeant.

Relying on Nguyen’s account, the sergeant saw no misconduct and reported the incident no higher.

After a conference with

the police chief, Nguyen was placed on administrative leave per the city timeline. Nguyen asked for a settlement July 28, with an agreement following Aug.27, including Nguyen’s resignation, a $16,574 agreement to pay for accrued sick and vacation time, and an agreement that neither the city nor Nguyen would disparage each other and that Nguyen would file

no grievances against the city.

The Vermont Public Records Act excepts personnel records and records of criminal investigation and detection. Beyond releasing some documents Oct. 18, Rutland Police Chief Brian Kilcullen said that revealing information on an alleged crime that took place off duty is an unwarranted personal privacy intrusion.

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The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

By Lani Duke

Poultney man sentenced on federal charges Wayne A. Oddo, 54, of Poultney, was sentenced to two years in federal prison Oct. 16 for allowing two out-oftown drug dealers to use his house for the sale of drugs in 2016 and 2017. Oddo’s federal violations include drug conspiracy and transporting a firearm. Assistant Federal Public Defender Steven Barth told the court that Oddo was less than an active participant in the use of his house, and that the two drug dealers had taken advantage of Oddo’s depression.

Known as the “Jersey Boys” for their New Jersey origins, the two dealers, Richard “Scooby” Torruellas and Francesco “Brisco” Escribano, each received a fourand-a-half-year sentence.

Oddo received no sentence for moving the body of Alexandra Rooker 26, of Fair Haven, nor for telling police March 10, 2017, that he did not know her whereabouts.

He told police who returned to his house with a search warrant five days later that her body was out back on the property, according to a sentencing memorandum attached to the case notes. The same day, he told police he had found her body facedown on the bathroom floor March 7 about midnight.

He said he had not called police because he was afraid.

Oddo will serve a two-year jail sentence on five federal charges plus two years on suspended release. He still faces two felony charges in Rutland criminal court for impeding a police investigation by lying and moving Rooker’s body.

He appears in Rutland court Nov. 19 on those charges.

Castleton PD narrows patrols As lake traffic slows, the Castleton Police Department will focus more on South Street and North Road patrols, Chief Peter Mantello told the Castleton Select Board Oct. 8. His department has received 2,200 calls this year, compared to 1,800 the year before.

Castleton gets new solar array Castleton’s Green Lantern Group solar array is next in the Green Mountain Power Solar Connection queue after the 560kW Sandlot Solar array is completed in Hubbardton. The Sandlot Solar project received its certificate of public good, good for one year, in June. There is a snag to the Castleton project,

the Select Board learned Oct. 8. MP’s feasibility study revealed four of the substations financed by Sandlot Solar need upgrades. Sandlot’s plan to wait until spring pushes the Castleton array completion back to August or September.

Because the project will be delayed, an extension must be filed for an

additional six months.

Sandlot has offered Castleton an alternative, buying net metering credits from the South Royalton array, saving the town about $3,000. Once the town is locked into the grid, there is no difference between locally produced solar credits and those produced elsewhere in the grid.

Driver uninjured after crash A driver struck a power pole after losing consciousness on North Main Street in Wallingford around 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18, police said.

Linda Cone, age 74, of Ft. Myers, Florida, had been traveling southbound on North Main Street when she suddenly lost consciousness, drifted across the northbound lane of travel and off the

eastern side of the roadway, police said.

A witness vehicle traveling northbound was forced to leave the roadway to avoid striking Cone’s vehicle head-on, but was not damaged in the process. His vehicle stopped in a ditch. Cone’s 2005 GMC Envoy was totaled after striking a power pole upon leaving the roadway.

Police said Cone was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. She sustained no injuries.

Driver collides with tree in Chittenden A Rutland man was uninjured after he hit a tree on Mountain Top Road in Chittenden around midnight Oct. 20., police said.

Miles J. Edwards, 31, of Rutland, was travelling

southbound on Mountain Top Road when his vehicle left the west side of the roadway and collided with a tree, police said. Edwards failed to maintain his lane of travel while navigating a bend

in the roadway, ultimately leading to the crash.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Chittenden First Response and the Chittenden Volunteer Fire Department.

Police arrest two, recover $15K in stolen property Arrests have been made following multiple break-ins and robberies of Shrewsbury and Mt Holly residences. Craig Wilkins, 34 and Alicia Wilkins, 34, both of Rutland, have been arrested and charged with burglary, grand larceny and possession and sale of stolen property.

Troopers have recovered nearly $15,000 in stolen property from the Wilkins residence and several antique/ pawn shops in both Vermont and New York.

Rutland troopers are still actively investigating burglaries throughout Rutland County that have not yet been solved. Any victims are encouraged to contact Sgt. Luke Hall of the Rutland Barracks at 802-733-9101.

Windsor resident awarded for HR work Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced that Human Resources Director Jean Martaniuk has been selected by the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) as the recipient of the 2018 Gary Willis Leadership award. ASHHRA is a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association.

Martaniuk, of Windsor, began her career at the hospital in 1977 as a member of the accounting office, before moving to the human resources department as an accounts payable/payroll technician in 1992. She was promoted to director of human resources in 1994. She is the recipient of the 2017 HR Professional Award from the Society for Human Resources Management, which recognized her skill, dedication, and leadership at its 2017 annual Vermont conference.

Submitted The Gary Willis Leadership award Jean Martaniuk received the 2018 Leadrecognizes “mid-level managers and ership Award by the American Society for directors who have made outstanding Healthcare Human Resource Administraleadership and operations contribution. tions to their organization,” according to ASHHRA. The award is named after an ASHHRA board member who passed away in 2010. Martaniuk received her award and an honorarium at the ASHHRA 54th annual conference and exposition in Pittsburgh in September.

“I’ve been fortunate to work alongside her for the past few years, and her skill and commitment to our people, our patients, and this hospital are astounding to see,” said Mt. Ascutney CEO and CMO Joseph Perras.“Having the right staff, and keeping good employees healthy, whole, and motivated is crucial to successful hospital operation, and she’s an expert. We’re all enormously proud of her, although I can’t say we’re surprised. We see her earn this every day.”

Deer season starts Nov. 10 Hunters are gearing up have been in recent years $100 for nonresidents. for the start of Vermont’s with the greatest numHunters under 18 years traditionally popular 16bers of deer found in the of age get a break at $8 day rifle deer season that southwestern and north- for residents and $25 for begins Saturday, Nov. 10 western regions of the nonresidents. Licenses and ends Sunday, Nov. 25. state,” said Deer Project are available on Fish & A hunter Wildlife’s web site BIOLOGISTS ARE may take one and from license buck during this COLLECTING MIDDLE agents statewide. season with at Fish & Wildlife INCISOR TEETH FROM least one antler urges hunters to having two or NOVEMBER SEASON DEER wear a fluoresmore points one cent orange hat IN ORDER TO EVALUATE inch or longer. and vest to help A point must be REGIONAL DIFFERENCES maintain Verone inch or longer mont’s very good IN AGES OF BUCKS. from base to tip. hunting season The main beam counts Leader Nick Fortin. safety record. as a point, regardless of Vermont’s regular Hunters who get a length. Spike-antlered hunting licenses, indeer on opening weekdeer, mostly yearlings, cluding a November end of rifle season can are protected during this rifle season buck tag help Vermont’s deer season. and a late season bear management program “There are more deer tag (for Nov. 10-18), cost by reporting their deer in Vermont than there $26 for residents and at one of the biological Deer season, page 25

Governor designates Oct. 19 as business leaders day Gov. Phil Scott signed a proclamation designating Oct. 19 as Vermont Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Day in Vermont, recognizing the organizations’ commitment to developing a skilled future workforce of Vermont students.

“For years, Vermont saw a decline in its workforce even while employers have continued to offer good jobs,” said Scott. “That’s why expanding Vermont’s workforce has been a top priority of my Administration, as we work to grow the economy and create more opportunity for Vermonters. Ensuring young Vermont-

ers have the skills and jobs necessary to live and work in Vermont after school is critical to our efforts, so I’m pleased to recognize FBLA and DECA for their work in this area.”

Vermont DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in high schools and colleges for jobs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management sectors. DECA hosts conferences in Vermont and around the country focused on leadership and career development skills.

Vermont FBLA is focused on “preparing and inspiring students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career Workforce, page 25

Columns

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

A Celtic wedding and the ring bearer

We rode on a tractor-pulled hayride up to the wedding ground. The mountain glowed in late the day sun that lit up the orchard and colorful woods. When the bagpipes began, we led the procession, then sat on the first wooden bench. The bride’s mother, aunt, and bridesmaids followed, escorted down the aisle by the groomsmen. Flower girls sprinkled rose petals daintily, and the three-year-old ring bearer carried Mountain a sign, “Daddy, here on Meditation comes our girl!” Both

By Marguerite te rings danced merrily Jill Dye along the ground, attached to the sign with white ribbons.

The piper was clad in full Highland attire. He played a number of Scottish tunes including “Danny Boy” for the groom. But when “Amazing Grace” sounded across the hill, the radiant bride appeared. On her father’s arm, she approached. The groom welcomed her, beaming with pride. Surrounded by family and friends from nearby and far away states, our son and his beautiful bride were wed with ancient Celtic vows. Only true love could express the way they stared into each other’s eyes.

The joy they felt was shared by all, in awe of the couple we love so much.

The exchange of the rings symbolized the unending love in their marriage and the Blending of the Sands ceremony signified joining their lives and families together. They poured vials of tan and turquoise sand

THE BAGPIPES RANG OUT, TRANSPORTING ME BACK TO OUR OWN WEDDING DAY... in layers into one vase. “Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.”

The bagpipes rang out, transporting me back to our own wedding day when the very same piper, my husband’s close friend and UNC college roommate, played the pipes as Dad and I walked down the aisle. The blend of the music, nature and beauty, melded with love and family. The precious moment gave me chills and an unforgettable heartfelt thrill.

Following the ceremony, we descended the mountain to the open barn where festivities began. The minister doubled as the M.C., announcing the arrival of the wedding party. The bride was adorned in a gorgeous white gown, in contrast with her striking black hair.

Her stunning, strapless dress was perfectly fitted to her hourglass shape. Each bridesmaid wore the same teal dress, but adjustable straps made each one unique (i.e. strapless, two straps, and a Grecian one strap.)

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Boxelder and its namesake bugs

By Joe Rankin

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield’s shtick was the phrase, “I don’t get no respect,” always followed by one of his great self-deprecatory one-liners.

If Rodney Dangerfield were a tree, he might be Acer negundo – the boxelder, which also gets no respect. When boxelder isn’t being ignored, it’s being disparaged, dismissed, or damned with faint praise.

Boxelder, also known as ash-leaved maple, can be a fairly big tree: it can grow 50 to 75 feet tall and more than two feet in diameter, though it often has multiple trunks.

“It has the greatest range of any North American maple,” said Kevin Smith, senior plant physiologist at the US Forest Service’s Northern Research Station in Durham, New Hampshire. The tree is found across much of the US and into Canada, and continues to expand its range. It likes streams and wet, rich ground, but will thrive even in poor soil – a virtue or a vice, depending on your outlook.

It’s considered worthless as a timber tree “because its wood is light, soft, close

grained, and low in to overwinter, they strength,” according to a awaken and emerge to THE OUTSIDE US Forest Service species share your living space summary, which also when the heat comes STORY points out that the “soft, on. spongy wood generally Despite its permakes poor firewood.” ceived flaws, boxelder That would make a onehas some redeeming and try to plug any crevicstar Amazon review. values. It is a fast growing es or holes in your siding.

The same characteristics tree that is quick to colonize Some experts recommend generally make boxelder bare ground. It serves as spraying insecticide on the less than desirable as an food for wildlife, from birds outside walls of your house, ornamental. Michael Dirr, to squirrels to deer. And it’s but you’ll have to respray author of Dirr’s Hardy Trees a maple, so if you have a a few times.Don’t spray and Shrubs, wrote that sizable boxelder, you can insecticides between the there might be an argutap it to make syrup. studs to kill the beetles: you ment for using boxelder for One segment of the pop- don’t want your insulation decoration in places where ulation particularly likes soaked with poison, and nothing else will grow. But, boxelder: wood turners. you most certainly don’t Dirr added, want a pile of ONE SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION it’s not redead, rotting ally a pretty boxelder PARTICULARLY LIKES BOXELDER: tree: the beetles in WOOD TURNERS. “wood is your wall. A subject to breakage, insects The creamy wood is often vacuum is the best way to and diseases . . . tempertinged red, and the heavily remove beetles when they ance is the rule when furrowed bark of mature (inevitably) wake up in the considering this species” as trees makes for a striking, middle of winter and start a landscape tree. natural-edge bowl. Smith crawling around your bedAnd the tree is common- said the eye-catching room. Don’t forget to seal ly infested with boxelder streaks in the wood are part up the bag after vacuuming bugs (Boisea trivittata). of the tree’s response to to make sure they don’t just Clusters of these striking injury. In sugar maples and crawl out. but smelly half-inch-long red maples, the streaks are One way to reduce the black insects with red edggreen, but in boxelder, they boxelder bugs’ numbers ing often invade homes en are a reddish-carmine colis to cut down female masse in the fall; looking for or. The color comes from boxelder trees nearby. The a place phenolic compounds probeetles feed on the boxduced by dying cells in the elder seeds (and those of tree as part of its effort to other maples and ashes), so wall off an infection, they tend to remain near a said Smith. Boxelder’s host tree. efforts to compartDrastic, I know. mentalize injuries, Joe Rankin writes on forhe adds, tend to be estry and nature and turns unsuccessful more wood, antler, and other maoften than those of terials at his workshop in other maples.

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

A child isn’t usually very old before someone asks, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

I think just about every Looking young boy Back on our street by mary ellen wanted to shaw be a fireman at one time or another. The fact that city schools often arranged a tour of the fire station probably gave that career choice a bit of a boost.

I remember that five of us who were childhood friends wanted to be either nurses or teachers. As it turned out those careers were exactly the ones chosen by all of us. However, none of the neighborhood boys became firemen!

But many of us didn’t know any more what we wanted to be at 18 than we did at age 5. For that matter, when are we

ever truly “grown up?” There is a “kid” in a lot about life by then, which would all of us and that’s a good thing. help a nurse to better understand the When you are in high school, you challenges that patients and their famusually can’t wait to get out. For some ilies are experiencing. My friends who students the desire to earn money and became nurses in middle age are now never see the inside of a classroom has retired but they loved what they were great appeal. However, many years doing and had no regrets about making later they might realize that either the change. specialized training or a college degree Whether you are one of the people is needed, either to increase their wages who switched careers later in life or or advance in their chosen field. know someone who did, I think the Sometimes it takes awhile to figure out what career IF YOU ARE A SENIOR CITIZEN AND is the best fit for us. I have YOUR CAREER DAYS ARE OVER, friends who were a part of the business world until PERHAPS YOU CAN SHARE YOUR SKILLS they were in their 40s. They WITH THE YOUNGER GENERATION. left their professions to go to nursing school and remained in that field until they retired. lesson to be learned is that it’s okay to It’s quite an accomplishment at that not know at 18 what we want to do with age to give up what you know best, our lives. The important thing is to find enroll in college and learn something your passion and follow it no matter totally new. However, you have learned your age.

Sometimes the “subject matter” itself has more appeal than the profession. I have a friend who went to school to be a beautician and ended up spending most of her working life as an administrative assistant. Hairdressing became a “second career,” giving her the best of both worlds!

For me the love of Latin in high school was the reason for selecting it as a college major. There is not much you can do with a Latin degree except teach. As I mentioned in an earlier column, Latin was being dropped from most schools about the time I got my degree. Once I no longer had the opportunity to teach Latin I realized that the “subject matter” had a greater appeal for me than the “profession.” From 1970 on I was a part of the business world.

When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s furthering, education at night wasn’t an option in Rutland. In today’s Looking Back, page 30

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Alpine skiing.” Working in concert with Preston Smith, KilBy contributing suggestions for the creation of the ski lington’s founder, Chandler developed The Alpine Skier’s product – such as lifts and trails – he was able to market Guide, which featured helpful information for all skiers Killington “from a point of difference.” and included the courtesy code, how to dress, the imporAs a result, what Killington offered – greatest diversity of tance of skiing in control and keeping equipment tuned, terrain, six mountain areas, longest trail, steepest mogul and an explanation of the intrinsic value of the sport and slope in the East, more miles of snowmaking than others its inherent risks, which are part of the challenge. had miles of trails – provided reasons for skiers to choose Chandler also developed the magazine There is a World the ski area and adverOnly Alpine Skiers Know to edu“WE ALWAYS MARKETED TO tising promoted those cate skiers to the joys of utilizing features. the mountain in all types of POINTS OF DIFFERENCE, VALUE, “We never marketed to weather and Killington’s ability AND SKI EXPERIENCE,” CHANDLER steal business from anothto control its snow surfaces er area, we always marketthrough making and grooming EXPLAINED IN A 1988 INTERVIEW. ed to points of difference, snow. The magazine brought value, and ski experience,” Chandler explained in a 1988 out the appeal of the Alpine challenge – the fun and the reinterview. wards of meeting the challenges of mountain and climate “Killington has a reason for everything,” he had addon their own terms and of descending the mountains ed, noting that the Mogul Challenge wasn’t just another under one’s own control competition but rather a showcase for the East’s steepest In 1987 Chandler adapted the World magazine for the mogul slope.

National Ski Areas Association, which produced a generic Another key to Killington’s successful marketing under version – without Killington’s name and with photos from Chandler was the breadth of programs. In addition to a variety of ski areas. The new publication was an effort to conventional marketing like advertising, brochures, and introduce more people to the sport. promotions, there were more extensive efforts including The “Let’s Get Vermont Skiing” and “Let’s Go Skiing, field sales, accessing international markets, news bureau, America” campaigns instituted in 1985 and 1987 respeclodging bureau, public relations, group and vacation sales tively are some of the results of Chandler’s and Killington’s – efforts that led the way for the ski industry and in the leadership in this regard. process made Chandler something of a folk hero among Chandler retired from Killington in 1996 and continued industry marketing professionals. to work as a ski industry consultant for many years.

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FBLA hosts competitive events and conferences in Vermont and nationwide to bring together business and education in a positive working relationship.

Governor Scott and his administration have prioritized initiatives to strengthen and expand Vermont’s workforce, working to help more Vermonters gain the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century economy, while focusing on a pipeline from school to work.

Initiatives include building a cradle-to-career education system with increased investment in childcare, technical and trades training and higher education; helping more people – including retirement-age Vermonters and those in recovery – to re-enter the workforce; and making it easier for military servicemen and women to transition to civilian careers in Vermont.

check stations listed below that will be staffed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless the store closes earlier, on Nov. 10 and 11.

Biologists are collecting middle incisor teeth from November season deer in order to evaluate regional differences in ages of bucks as well as to help estimate population size, growth rate, health, and mortality rates. Each tooth will be cross-sectioned to accurately determine the deer’s age, and the

Shots fired:

Deer teeth wanted results will be posted on the Fish & Wildlife website next spring.

Hunters who don’t make it to a biological reporting station are asked to obtain a tooth envelope from their regular reporting agent. Write your name, Conservation ID number and date of kill on it. Remove one of the middle incisor teeth, being careful to include the root. Place the tooth in the envelope and give it to the reporting agent.

Worried family calls police for erratic behavior of family member

continued from page 5 said, hearing shots in that area is not that unusual or cause for alarm since the area is pretty wooded and there’s a shooting range only a short distance away.

Racicot said he had known Rougeau for some time, though not all that well.

“I think he was a hard guy to get to know even if you wanted to,” Racicot said, adding, “We weren’t tight with him or anything, but we knew him.”

He described Rougeau as a person who would race vehicles up and down the short road and cause a bit of nuisance, but he never knew him to have a gun.

“My wife and I had a joke that he was almost 50 going on 15,” Racicot said.

Hall, head of the state police criminal division, said Friday that police were called to Rougeau’s home around 9:22 p.m. Thursday.

Troopers arrived at the scene at 9:45 p.m. along with an officer from the Bennington Police Department, according to Hall.

At the scene, police said, they learned Rougeau had left the residence with a long gun and was believed to be in a wooded area behind the home.

Troopers remained on the scene and communicated directly with Rougeau’s family members while taking a position outside the residence, Hall said.

At about 10:40 p.m., according to the major, Rougeau came out of the woods holding a shotgun and

refused orders from troopers to drop it.

“A trooper closest to Rougeau’s position fired his departmentissued shotgun at Rougeau, wounding him,” according to the statement from the state police.

Rougeau was then airlifted the Albany hospital.

Vermont State Police had been reviewing its use of force policies following three fatal shootings involving the state police over a six-month span, from Sept. 1, 2017, to Feb. 11, 2018. In each case, prosecutors ruled that officers were

ROUGEAU IS NOT CURRENTLY FACING ANY CHARGES AND IS NOT IN CUSTODY, HALL SAID. justified in their use of deadly force.

Asked if the use of buckshot was a change in policy by state police away from shotgun shells in such situations, Hall said that wasn’t the case.

“Troopers normally carry with them shotguns, buckshot and also shotgun shells,” he said. “They can utilize one or the other in specific situations. It really is what they feel is the appropriate ammunition at the time.”

Hall declined to comment further on the tactics employed in Thursday night’s shooting pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.

Rougeau is not currently facing any charges and is not in custody, Hall said, though a state police

detective is at the hospital in Albany.

Rougeau is a convicted felon, with felony convictions for arson and drunken driving, third offense, Hall said. It is illegal under federal law for a convicted felon to possess a firearm.

Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage said at the press conference Friday that it was too early to say what, if any, criminal charges would be brought against Rougeau.

“I review the investigation that [state police] do and then make that decision,” she said.

Late Friday afternoon, police identified Sandberg as the trooper who fired on Rougeau.

Sandberg, 23, was hired by state police in July 2017, and was assigned to the Shaftsbury Barracks in January.

Also at the scene when the shooting took place were troopers Justin Walker and Raymond Witkowski, both of the Shaftsbury Barracks, and Bennington Police Department Sgt. Jason Burnham.

According to a policy adopted earlier this year, a trooper who fires in an officer-involved shooting is placed on administrative leave for at least five days.

Also, after that period, the trooper is then placed on “administrative duty status” pending the outcome of a review of the officer-involved shooting by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the local State’s Attorney.

The process that could run several months.

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I’m also very smart and I already know Sit and Shake.

And boy do I like treats, and I’m very gentle when I take them. I’m cute!

RAVEN - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic. Long hair. Black. I am one dapper Dan. Right now you might not agree because I was given a funny haircut, but once my fur grows back in I’m sure I’ll be super handsome!

I arrived at RCHS as a stray.

CRACKERS - 5-year-old.

Neutered male. Siamese mix. Seal Point. Hi there, I’m Crackers. You are about to be pleasantly surprised. Not only am I a very good looking guy, I have the personality to boot. I am a very social fellow and I do love other cats.

BOO - 4-year-old. Spayed Female. Domestic short hair. Black. Boo! Oops, I didn’t mean to scare you but that is my name! I have always been an indoor cat and prefer to stay that way. I get along with other cats but not if they’re indoor/outdoor cats.

NOODLE - 6-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Gray Tabby. My name is Noodle. Silly name for a silly boy! I was surrendered by my owners because they could not take care of me. I am a loveable fella who is looking for my furever home.

ELSA - 1-year-old. Spayed Female. Pit Bull/Labrador Retriever mix. I’m an active, on the go gal who enjoys walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures. I’m not terribly interested in toys but maybe once I settle into my new home I will. I’m smart and fun.

PETPersonals DARSON - 1-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Gray and White. The staff at RCHS will tell you that I am a very friendly and social cat. I will be one of the first to greet you when you enter my room. I miss the companionship of people and I like cuddling.

The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

Featuring pets from:

RUTLAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LUCY MACKENZIE HUMANE SOCIETY SPRINGFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY

Springfield Humane Society

TABITHA 2-year-old.

Spayed Female. Domestic long hair. Black Tiger. Hi there! My name is Tabitha.

An elegant name for an elegant lady! I am a pretty easy going lady with very simple needs; food, naps, snuggles and being brushed. I’m charming!

DJANGO - 5-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull/Labrador Retriever mix. I’m a high energy fella so I’ll need a lot of play time (as I mentioned) and exercise so an active, on the go family will be best for me. I’m super cute and I’m friendly and social. I like toys!

LOGAN Come meet Mr. Purrsonality! My name is Logan and whether I am in your lap, following you around the room or rubbing on your legs, as long as I am with you I am the happiest kitty around! I adore people, but not other pets because of this I am having to spend a lot of time in a cage. My adoption fee has been reduced to $40 for the right home.

Stop by Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 or call 802-885-3997 for more information: 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Sprinfield.

GAMMA - 10 Month Old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Orange tiger. Hello! I am Gamma! I arrived at the shelter along with 3 of my brothers. Everyone at the shelter just adores us. They are always coming in to tell us how sweet and adorable we are.

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society

BOOTS - 5-year-old. Spayed Female. Domestic short hair.

Black and white. Hi, I am Boots! I arrived at the shelter on October 10. I am a bit shy until I get to know you but once I do, I will turn to mush in your lap. I just love having my ears scratched! Meowwww!

CHRISTIAN - 1.5-year-old.

Neutered male. Domestic short hair Gray tabby. Hi, my name is Christian which is a rather distinguished name for an extremely handsome dude like me! I have a charming personality and just love snuggles and sitting on your shoulder.

All of these pets are available for adoption at

Rutland County Humane Society

765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org

MOUNTA IN TIMES mountaintimes.info

SPUNKY Hi! My name’s Spunky and I’m a 3-month-old neutered male kitten. A nice woman found me, my litter mates and mom living outside all on our own. She made sure we made it safely to Lucy Mackenzie and lots has happened since we’ve been here. I’ve been neutered, vaccinated and have received a clear bill of health. Now, I’m available for adoption and ready to find my very own home! I live in the kitten room here at the shelter with lots of other kittens.

We’re all very playful and kind, and deserving of great homes. If you’ve been looking for a new feline companion, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We hope to see you soon!

HOROSCOPES

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The real meaning of Halloween

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

This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon, on the eve of the Sun’s entrance into Scorpio. This transition is hard to miss if you’ve got your eyes peeled. The trees stand naked against the bare landscape, the sky turns gray, the atmosphere gets raw, and all of a sudden the earth that was once beautiful and alive feels more like a Gothic cemetery.

The stretch between the 18th and the 24th of October marks the beginning of what was once known as “The Meat Harvest.” If it sounds bloodthirsty and cruel it very well may be, but life has a million different faces – and while many of us nowadays consider it low-class to hunt, back in the old times it wasn’t something people intellectualized about. It was a necessity.

What fascinates me about this part of the yearly cycle is that the minute we leave the sweetness and light that is all part of the Libran frequency, we get sucker-punched by something dark and ruthless. As soon as the sun enters Scorpio death and dying are the name of the game. How in God’s name do we go from love to death? What’s the explanation for this harsh transition?

The truth is that love and death are intimately entwined. Anyone who’s ever really been in love knows what I’m talking about.

The most important pagan Cross Quarter happens this month. Halloween or “Samhain” is the Wiccan New Year. The Christians knew all about what this passage meant to the pagans. They turned Halloween into a joke but they invented All Saints Day or “The Day of the Dead” and slipped it in on Nov. 1 so that the converts would feel at home with the “new religion.”

The Wiccan take on Oct. 31 is that it’s a time to bury the past in preparation for the future. Halloween is a ritual that honors the passing of all the dreams we have created and a celebration of the new life that will spring forth from them in the next cycle.

From a mythological perspective Oct. 31 is the point where Ceres parts ways with her daughter Persephone and sends her down into the “UnderMother of the Skye, page 30

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Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

March 21 - April 20

June 21 - July 20

September 21 - October 20

December 21 - January 20

ealing with people who don’t have a clue is exasperating enough. On top of all of that you are going toe-to-toe with your own issues, wishing you could just pack it all in and blow this clam bake with your dreams intact. If you had more clarity about, what the next step is supposed to be, you’d be out the door. With too many questions and not enough answers, for once, caution is ruling over impulse and you are sucking up the BS just a little while longer.

The good news is, there is life on the other side of all of this, and you will be there to meet it when the time comes.

ou’re trying to make up for lost time, or trying to uplift a situation that needs a boost. For some of you this is a simple matter of redirecting your energy and marshalling your inner and outer resources toward things that will be worth it in the long run. I am not worried about you guys, but I am concerned for those of you who, keep chasing windmills and call it “taking care of business.”

At this point it matters where you apply your energy. Give that some thought and keep in mind that sometimes making your dreams come true involves getting real about life and yourself.

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ell, who knows how things will go? At the point where they could go either way, it’s best to step aside and allow life to show us what is needed. Too many things impinge upon the desire to see all of your perfect pictures unfold, and what you assume is fated is very much up in the air. Longtime friends and acquaintances have shown up to give you another way to look at things. If you’re fed up with people and their suggestions, I get it, but keep an open mind. Like I said, when things could go either way, don’t let your “stuff” place limits on the realm of possibilities.

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ou guys have been sitting here in limbo wondering what it will take to get things rolling, much longer than usual.

Certain things are fated, but only up to a point. Much of what does or does not come to pass is a matter of “free will,” and the ways in which our thoughts and our choices keep everything phase-locked in a state of suspension. You have gone through all of the possibilities and brought 100% of yourself to a situation that defies logic.

Where to go from here? There is no simple solution to Karmic conditions that could date all the way back to your time in Atlantis!

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Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

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n the cusp of a major transformation all kinds of stuff shows up to rattle our cages. We take it to mean that something is amiss, when if we could wrap our head around it, we would know that this is what happens when a major shift is in the works. As the structure of your life opens up to make room for the next new thing, all kinds of people and things will fall through the cracks. To mourn over what is fading away keeps you from seeing the bigger picture and latching on to the idea that in time, you will look back on this and see that it was the first day of the rest of your life.

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he tendency to dramatize your situation, inflates your issues to the point where they overwhelm you. You are not your “story.” Neither are you your feelings or your thoughts, so do your best to keep things in their place and rise above them far enough to take a broader view. Yes, there are levels of intensity. When that is the case, it helps to remember that crisis and intensity show up whenever it’s time for the soul to correct previous mistakes and get back on the path.

The truth is, whatever’s going on is less of a problem and more of an opportunity to fix what’s broken and move on.

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t a time when your energy needs to be focused on whatever it takes to heal yourself and deal with your own life, those closest to you are tugging on your apron strings, wanting more from you than you are able to give.

With your energy reserves depleted, here you sit, wishing that they would wake up and get the picture; don’t hold your breath. This may be their lesson, but part of it belongs to you. Between the need to take care of yourself and the piece that thinks it needs to coddle others, it comes down to knowing that you can’t be there for them until you take care of yourself.

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t’s time to get on the ball. If you’re stuck on whatever the past has left you with, you need to realize that your future will stand on the choices you make now. Yes, I can see why you keep reviewing the “story” that the last couple of years have written, but, try to broaden your view, enough to see that everything has a life span, and one thing leads to another. Even the rough stuff has its place, but if you get caught up in the drama, you miss the boat. All of this has taught you a lot about carving out a new path. Focus your attention on that, and move on to the next thing.

Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

Pisces

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

his is a defining moment in your life. To understand what’s going on it would help you to dial back 7, 14, 21, or, if you’re old enough, up to 28-30 years. This is a rerun of an older situation that is designed to see if you’ve learned enough about yourself to get it right this time.

Your double-brain has a hard time settling on what the truth is. At a reset point that will either open the space for you to connect with your purpose, or keep you stuck.

As you go back and forth between multiple options, be wise enough to listen to your internal guidance and follow your bliss.

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he monkey on your back has been there for a while. If you think it’s going to go away, don’t bet on it. None of us know what “getting our lessons” will involve.

Sometimes these things take more than few years to play out. If this rings a bell for some of you, take my advice and learn how to bow to the demands that are keeping your nose to the grindstone. Even if you can’t see it, something new and finer is being honed by your efforts. Finding the light in this situation is where it’s at, so “chop wood, carry water” and stay in close touch with the fact that God lives in all of it.

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he tendency to remain trapped by the idea that you have to keep on trucking in a situation that holds you down, and/or, makes it hard to live with yourself is right in your face. Part of you is of the mind that you can’t walk away from it, while the little voice inside you is dying to trust your heart and get off the boat. All of us were misinformed about what it takes to get our lives to work.

Believe it or not joy is the attractive mechanism for everything in the universe. The piece of you that is awake and aware is ready to follow that thread and stay on that course for the rest of your life.

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ou are ready to do things in a big way. How this unfolds will vary from person to person.

As you contemplate possibilities that weren’t there a year ago, do your best to keep things as simple as possible. Within the picture that is unfolding, other factors loom and they will serve to distract you from your greater purpose. For someone who knows how to dissolve and become one with whatever the scenery demands of you, at this point you’d do well to figure out how to detach, just enough to rise above multiple influences and remain clear enough to see what you’re dealing with.

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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REAL ESTATE RUTLAND CONDO for sale. 155 Dorr Dr, Rutland. 2 bed, up and down front and rear entrance. New flooring, appliances, paint. MOVE IN READY. $100,000. 802-7753819.

TOP OF THE WORLD! 41.5 Acres - $242,900. Rutland Town/Pittsford Area. One of a kind property! Views of City, valley & 2 ski areas. Log gazebo with sleeping loft, stone fireplace, views south, east & west. Open & wooded land, year-round stream, easy access, underground utilities, approved septic. Must See! Call Owner 802-2361314.

LAND FOR SALE: WALLINGFORD LAND Ice Bed Road, 3 acre, state approved. View of White Rocks. $25,000. 781-2541669.

PRIME BUILDING lot, Rutland Town. Electricity to the site. 2.25 acres, last lot in subdivision. Go to 1300 Quarterline Road for details.

WANTED TO PURCHASE/ or season rental: 2-bedroom w/loft or 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo close to Killington, preferably on shuttle route, for upcoming season. Please call 201-444-8945.

1.1+/- ACRES, ready to build.

Views of Pico, sewer line at property line. $70,000. 802342-3575.

NEW LISTING: Killington ski village location, mountain v i e w. P i n n a c l e 1 b d r m condo, $116K. Furnished, never rented, deck, stone fireplace, kitchen upgrade, ski locker, health club, shuttle to mountain. Owner, waynekay@ gmail.com, 802-775-5111.

MENDON LAND: 267 acres of secluded yet close to Killington and Rutland with outstanding mountain views of Pico and Blue Ridge Mountains. This land is bordered on the uphill side by the Rutland City watershed. There are thousands of sugar maples and a variety of hard and softwoods. There are two ways to access the land, one by truck from Rt 4 and by car through a gated right of way.

Info, LouiseHarrison.com or call 802-747-8444.

PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

Vermont Opportunity Leading Vermont based mid sized distribution company has rare opportunity for the right person to lead our operations. If you would like a Vermont lifestyle with excellent salary, benefits and bonus options, opportunity knocks!

We are looking for a well rounded hands on individual with strong leadership skills who would be responsible for direct supervision of sales, distribution, accounting and purchasing departments.

Responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and financial planning. Proficiency in excel, problem solving, and strong analytic skills required.

Pricing and bidding experience a plus. Company is sales growth oriented. This person must have excellent communication and people building skills.

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KILLINGTON—2 BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Mountain Green bldg. 2. FP, ski lockers, health club membership. $92K. Owner, 800-576-5696.

TA K E O C C U PA N C Y NOVEMBER 2018! 3 BR, 2 BA chalet on East Mountain Rd, open living room/kitchen/ dining, Master Suite with loft and vaulted ceiling, den with built in Queen bed, 520 sq ft DECK, workshop, wood stove, storage, laundry. $325,000 Louise Harrison Real Estate,802-747-8444.

LAND: Killington: ANTHONY WAY, 1.4 acres with access to sewer line, $59,900. UPPER REBECCA LANE, 1 acre with winter views of mountain tops, $85K; lot has a Vt. engineered 4-BR mound septic system design, lot is on a cul de sac of a private road with a written road maintenance agreement.

Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-775-5111.

PITTSFIELD LAND: River View Trail Road: 8AC for $69,900 with State septic permit for a 4BR home. Lot 5.

Private Location. Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-775-5111.

ERA MOUNTAIN Real Estate, 1913 US Rt. 4, Killington— killingtonvermontrealestate. com or call one of our real estate experts for all of your real estate needs including Short Term & Long Term Rentals & Sales. 802-7750340.

KILLINGTON PICO REALTY Our Realtors have special training in buyer representation to ensure a positive buying experience.

Looking to sell? Our unique marketing plan features your very own website. 802-4223600, KillingtonPicoRealty. com 2814 Killington Rd., Killington. (next to Choices Restaurant).

KILLINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE Specializing in the Killington region for Sales and Listings for Homes, Condos & Land as well as Winter seasonal rentals. Call, email or stop in. We are the red farm house located next to the Wobbly Barn. PO Box 236, 2281 Killington Rd., Killington.

802-422-3610, bret@ killingtonvalleyrealestate.com.

LOUISE HARRISON REAL ESTATE: An independent broker offering professional guidance and representation to buyers and sellers in the greater Killington, Mendon, Rutland area. 30 years experience. Available by appointment 7 days a week at the location of your choice. 8 Mountain Top Rd, Chittenden.

LouiseHarrison.com, 802747-8444.

LAND FOR SALE: Improved building lot in Killington neighborhood with ski home benefits. Views. Call 802422-9500.

PEAK PROPERTY GROUP at KW Vermont. VTproperties. net. 802-353-1604. Marni@ peakpropertyrealestate.com.

Specializing in homes/condos/ land/commercial/investments.

Representing sellers & buyers all over Central Vt. THE PERFORMANCE GROUP real estate 1810 Killington Rd., Killington. 802422-3244 or 800-338-3735, vthomes.com, email info@ vthomes.com. As the name implies “WE PERFORM FOR YOU!” PRESTIGE REAL Estate of Killington, 2922 Killington Rd., Killington. Specializing in the listing & sales of Killington Condos, Homes, & Land. Call 802-4223923. prestigekillington.com.

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Louise Harrison Real Estate & YOGA Attention Buyers and Sellers: Buyer Representation, Listings Welcome, PICO 3 BR Wkly/ Weekend Rentals, Seasonal & Yearly Rentals

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FREE BULKY DAYS NOVEMBER 3RD & 5TH 8 A.M.-4 P.M.

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Red Clover Inn and Restaraunt in Mendon, VT has immediate openings for year-round back and front of the house kitchen positions. Experience is a plus, but we will train the right canidate.

Waitstaff Breakfast Cook - Part time Kitchen Help - Evenings For more details or to set up an interview contact:

Carol@redcloverinn.com or call 802.775.2290

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Email classifieds@mountaintimes.info or call 802-422-2399.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OWN A BUSINESS IN VERMONT! www.bizvt.com 802-775-6251.

STORE FOR RENT beside Outback Pizza. Call 800-6942250, or cell 914-217-4390.

Ron Viccari.

OUTBACK PIZZA shopping center for sale, 4-acre land parcel w/ building. 4 apartments, 2 stores, 1 diner, 1 restaurant and night club — on access road. Call 800-6942250, or cell 914-217-4390.

Ron Viccari.

C O M M E R C I A L S PA C E AVAILABLE with another well established business. Small or large square footage. Close to ski shop, restaurant and lodging. Great location for any business. Call 802-345-5867.

RENTALS KILLINGTON HALF-SHARE with family available. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, townhouse close to all. $8,000 utilities and firewood included. Email for details: red-0307@hotmail. com.

KILLINGTON ACCESS Road Ski House. Full-share $1,600.

Call or text Brett and leave a message, 732-266-8537.

SKI SHARES/Full rooms available. Prime location in the heart of Killington. 2B per room/singles. Lots of amenities. 917-796-4289, outdoordiva7@yahoo.com.

KILLINGTON APARTMENT two adults maximum. Cable TV/WiFi. 3 miles from Killington. No smokers. $200 per night, 3 night minimum.

AVAILABLE NOV. 1-DEC. 15, 2018. 802-345-3715.

APARTMENT YEAR ROUND. $885 + utilities (gas heat).

Perfect for couple or single.

1 BR, 2 floors, 1.5 bath. W/D, unfurnished. References required. 802-422-3812, 802779-7634.

BRIDGEWATER SHARES have it your way. First chair.

Ledges ski shares - pick a plan: 1/4 share, 13 nights, $575. 1/2 share, 13 weekends, $1,000.

Full share, 26 weekends, $1,400; or $50 nightly B&B. 6 bdrm contemporary mountain setting, 12 minutes to Killington. Hot tub, full kitchen privileges. Contact Scott, 860930-0098.

PITTSFIELD SEASONAL RENTAL - Furnished 2BR apartment available Nov. 1 through April 30. $1,700 monthly. Great location on Route 100, full kitchen, onsite laundry, walking distance to restaurant. Sleeps 6-8 people. Utilities, Wifi, Cable and plowing included. Housekeeping available for additional charge. Email info@ clearrivertavern.com or call 802-746-7916.

KILLINGTON SHARES off Access road. Fun established large ski house. Weekend, mid-week & year round usage.

All new construction. Shares available. 781-962-3425.

KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $8,500, Nov. 1-April 30, + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com.

S E A S O N A L R E N TA L . 4 bedroom, 2 bath, fireplace, hot tub, 1 mile to Skyeship Gondola. $12,000. Please contact: 516-993-3799.

WINTER FAMILY SKI SHARES AVAILABLE! Beautiful 6BD, outdoor hot tub, close to everything! Full or half shares.

We have two teens. Dec. to April. Call Sue at 781234-8123. CEDARWALK AT KILLINGTON. 3 BR DUPLEX, Rutland, near Rt. 4 and Rt. 7. Perfect for small family. Cleaner available and required. For seasonal rental. Contact acobbbalk@ gmail.com.

KILLINGTON 4 BR w i n t e r r e n t a l s . w w w. killingtonhouserentals.com, 802-558-4622.

PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

CHITTENDEN WINTER Seasonal Rental: 2 BR/ 2 BA + loft, den, dining area. Fully furnished, equipped. Master bath w/ jetted tub. 2 miles from Mountain Top Inn. 10 miles to Pico, 16 miles to Snowshed. Pellet stove in living room and den. Bedroom upstairs has propane stove.

Deck w/ grill. Pond in back yard for ice skating, snow shoeing.

XC skiing, snowshoeing near.

Fenced in front yard. Trained dog considered. Louise@ LouiseHarrison.com, 802747-8444.

SEASONAL RENTAL: 2 BR on Burr Pond, East Pittsford.

1.5 bath, laundry. $7,000 + utilities. LouiseHarrison.com 802-747-8444.

PICO 3BR avail. now through mid-Nov. Furnished, equipped.

WIFI, cable included. $1,350.

LouiseHarrison.com, 802747-8444. 31/TFN K I L L I N G T O N R O YA L FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www. killingtonroyalflush.com, 802746-4040.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate and rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make such preferences, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you’ve been discrimination against, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777.

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continued from page 3 CHIMNEYS CLEANED, lined, built, repaired. 802-349-0339.

FOR SALE FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.

SNOW TIRES for sale: set of 4 Winterforce studded snows. 195/60 R15 - excellent condition, excellent tire. Driven 200 mi. then got a different car.

Fits older small cars (Fords, Cobalt, Nissan Cube, Corolla Hyundai i20, Elantra, MG).

802-483-2020 eves. or text 802-774-8532. Rutland. $500 new, asking $300.

FREE FREE: Baldwin organ.

40-years old, excellent condition. Pick up only in Killington. 413-626-0222, call to set up appointment to look at.

FREE REMOVAL of scrap metal & car batteries. Matty, 802-353-5617.

PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

WANTED CRAFT VENDORS Wanted for Mountain View Centers Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 2-3. We are still in need of more vendors selling handmade items. Please contact Kayla Passione at 802747-6401 or kayla.passione@ genesishcc.com for more information!

STILL BUYING and appraising coins, stamps, precious metals, watches, art and historical items. I have moved from VT, but can easily help new and existing clients through email and US Postal Service. Member ANA, APS, NAWCC and New England Appraisers Association. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085 or email rbarn64850@aol.com.

PRECISION POWER WASHING Most everything and anything. Insured. Call Jeff, 802-558-4609.

SERVICES WEEKLY HOUSE CLEANING services - We’ll help you tackle, one room or the whole house!

Bathrooms, kitchens & even windows. We are fully insured & we do background checks on all of our employees...

No jobs too big or small.

Call Disaster Recovery, Inc. 877-765-6340.

ELECTRICIAN: Licensed/ insured, 35 years experience, BoiseElectric.us/contact or 802-747-4481.

EMPLOYMENT KILLINGTON DINER is hiring.

Waitstaff: weekend days x2 and week day x1. Weekend hostess. Kitchen help. Please call Traci 802-774-8851.

PART TIME HOST wanted.

Choices Restaurant 802422-4030, claudeschoices@ yahoo.com.

SOUS CHEF: The Birch Ridge Inn at Killington seeks sous chef to work with our chef on prep and evening dinner service. To arrange interview call 802-422-4293.

E X C I T I N G N E W RESTAURANT and lounge on the Killington access road looking for reliable help who is well organized and able to multi task. Positions include front desk, housekeeping/ maintenance, kitchen prep, weekend breakfast service; flexible days hours and shifts. Contact kristen@ highlinelodge.com.

R E S TA U R A N T H E L P needed. Kitchen and front of house. Please call 239-8100104.

MOGULS SEEKING: Line cooks, wait staff; full time and part time work available. 802422-4777. Apply daily, open 7 days.

PROMOTIONAL HELP NEEDED: Looking for responsible, outgoing, professional candidates to promote Anheuser Busch Products in a bar/ restaurant environment during the Winter season.

Ideal person is punctual, friendly, knowledgeable about products and comfortable with large crowds. Responsibilities include: Arriving on time, setting up t-shirts, hats, and other prizes, and executing games/activities. Anheuser Busch is a premium company that does promotions for brands such as Bud, Bud Light, Rolling Rock and many others. Candidates must be 21 years of age, and be willing to converse with strangers.

Pay is fifteen dollars an hour with a flexible schedule, most promotions will be held in the Killington Mountain Area, must be available to work some nights during the week, and weekends for aprés. Email Don.sady@fdcvt.com.

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ings established its personal bias against Sullivan was convicted in 2015 of [him,]’” the decision stated. “We reject this drunken driving and leaving the scene of characterization of the record.” a fatal crash that killed Outslay in downThe ruling, authored by Chief Justice town Rutland on the evening of April 10, Paul Reiber, added, “The court’s findings, 2013. Judge DiMauro then sentenced while inconsistent with defendant’s inter- Sullivan to four to 10 years in prison. pretation of the evidence, were not inherHowever, he appealed. In April 2017 ently contradictory. And the court’s refusal the Supreme Court upheld his convicto credit defendant’s expert testimony was tions but overturned his sentence, and within its discretion and not evidence of for a couple of months Sullivan was freed animus.” on bail awaiting his second sentencing DiMauro delivered stinging words to hearing.

Sullivan at his second sentencing hearing The high court ruled Sullivan should in August 2017. have been permitted more time to present He stated that he panicked and was “mitigating” testimony from an expert unsure what to do,” DiMauro said of Sulwitness, to help explain his action in fleelivan. “It is simply not credible that he was ing the scene. totally disoriented.”

According to court records, Sullivan DiMauro’s action on the bench had fled the crash scene in his 2004 Lexus 330. been a target of Sullivan’s attorneys He didn’t tell police until a day later that throughout the case. he was behind the wheel of the vehicle Prior to that second sentencing hearing that struck and killed Outslay as she left a in August 2017, Sullivan’s attorney tried restaurant and was crossing a street, court to have DiMauro thrown off the case, records stated. arguing she had “prejudged” the matter At that second sentencing hearing based on comments in August 2017, clinical THE RULING ... she made at a hearing a psychologist Thomas IS THE LATEST couple months earlier.

Powell testified on SulliAt that hearing, the van’s behalf. Powell said at LEGAL SETBACK judge indicated the that hearing that Sullivan FOR CHRISTOPHER chances that Sullivan suffered from a traumatic would get a sentence event on the night of the SULLIVAN, 58, IN with no additional crash and his action of the HIS BID TO GAIN prison time were slim. leaving the scene “was Eventually, another reflexive, not the result of HIS FREEDOM. judge ruled that Dideliberation or self-presMauro could continue to preside, and that ervation.” issues raised by Sullivan’s attorney could DiMauro apparently wasn’t swayed, be argued on appeal. and imposed the same four to 10 year Rebecca Turner, a public defender sentence for Sullivan. representing Sullivan, asked the state’s The state’s highest court found no highest court to overturn the prison term reason to overturn that decision this time her client received at that second sentenc- around. ing hearing, and ordered a new, and third, “The trial judge provided a detailed exsentencing hearing in the case, with a new planation for her sentencing decision, injudge presiding over it. cluding that she found defendant and his Prosecutor David Tartter argued that witness not to be credible, and a reasoned the judge simply did not buy the argubasis for the sentence she imposed,” the ments presented by Sullivan’s attorney at high court’s decision read. the second sentencing hearing that any “The record shows the trial judge based change was warranted. her sentencing decision on proper factors, “The fact that a sentencing judge’s critaccurate information, and the legitimate icism is ‘harsh,’ or constitutes a ‘stinging goals of criminal justice,” the ruling addpublic admonition’ does not amount to ed. “There was no abuse of discretion.” an abuse of discretion,” Tartter added in a Sullivan had served as either city atfiling to the court. torney or deputy city attorney in Rutland “Such an admonition can serve ‘the for nearly two decades. He was in private important function of deterring like conpractice at the time of the fatal crash. duct,’ and can provide the ‘harsh awakHis minimum release date is Aug. 5, ening’ that a criminal defendant needs 2019. He is currently serving his sentence rehabilitation.” at the Springfield prison.

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The Mountain Times • Oct. 24-30, 2018

Mother of the Skye:

Mountain Meditation:

Out with the old, in with the new

Idyllic wedding offers hope

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world” to live with Hades, her father. greatest fears. All that dark stuff has its What we’re supposed to do between place and is just as rich and valuable as Samhain and the Winter Solstice is the sweetness and light. The real beautravel deep into our own underworld ty of this cross quarter and the season and acquaint ourselves with all of the it holds sway over is that it’s the point issues that stand between us and the where the darker forces meet and full development of the dreams that become one with whatever it is we do we will birth in the coming year. Nawant to acknowledge. And when you ture’s light is steadily decreasing now, erase the line that separates good and and the darkness that shrouds us is a bad, fear and love, and life and death sign that we can only go within to find you see that it’s all just God here. a different kind of light.

The deeper reasons behind why the I’ve heard it said that the only way Pagans knew enough to honor Halyou can really begin to see is in total loween are shrouded by whatever has darkness. And that may be true becaused us to forget. But somewhere incause it’s the issues of our shadow self side we know what the truth is because that keep us it’s more HOLLOWED OUT PUMPKINS WERE from being powerful fully who than the SYMBOLS FOR THE WOMB OF THE we are. And forces GREAT MOTHER. if we don’t that have use this time to look them over one last kept it hidden. Don’t expect to be on time, and close the casket on whatever top of things right now. Explore the they represent, we won’t evolve. By passageways that you’ve closed yourthe time the sun returns on the Winter self off to and make every effort to see Solstice we should have enough clarity what’s in them. Think about what you about what lies beneath to move fordon’t want to see and ask yourself why ward unencumbered by it. it is that it scares you so much. Bring it The real meaning and the beauty all into the light and embrace it. When behind all of the Halloween traditions you do you’ll discover that absolutely has been lost. We dress up in ghoulish everything about you is Godlike. costumes, we carve up pumpkins and All of the above is excerpted from light them with candles, and we put “The Old Girl’s Book of Dreams” a book the focus on all kinds of sinister stuff, that I wrote for Weiser’s back in 2003. If but we’re oblivious to why. In the Old you take the time to read it, I hope that Times the reason everyone wore Halit inspires you to peel back the layers loween costumes was so that on “New that expose you to the “stuff” that lies Year’s” night they could be the image hidden deep in the core of your being. of what they saw themselves becomIn and amongst that “stuff” you will ing in the next cycle. It was a magical find shards of light and remnants of way to imprint what they wanted for the truth. With Halloween only a week themselves in the universal matrix. away, now is the time to start digging.

Hollowed out pumpkins were If you play your cards right, by the time symbols for the womb of the Great the new year rolls around, someMother. And the candles placed inside thing new and more authentic will be them were a sign to all that the light at birthed out of your research. this time of year shines only within.

Let me leave you with that and invite The skeletons and the emphasis on you to take what you can from this “creepy” things are about owning our week’s ‘scopes.

It was thrilling to see the couple’s dear friends, the bride’s parents and extended family, my brothers, their wives, and most of their children celebrating the happy occasion. (Some met at the rehearsal dinner the night before at Avellino, our son’s restaurant.)

There was no shortage of conversation in the barn filled with pretty, inviting round tables.

After the feast their chef friend barbeque-d, the lively dance party began.

The talented minister performed once again as the deejay. We danced away, and in between, tasted each layer of the three-tiered cake with its scrumptious flavors of infused green tea, pear, and chocolate/vanilla.

Its luscious butter-cream

fondant frosting was decorated with spectacular agate-like teal, rock sugar candy.

The young-uns continued to celebrate far into the night at an after party in the pizza restaurant of another chef friend. We Baby Boomers called it a night and settled into our Sturbridge hotel.

Breakfast concluded the series of gatherings, then Papa and I began our duties in earnest—caring for the young ring-bearer while the happy couple, Mommy and Daddy, left on their well-deserved honeymoon.

There’s nothing we’d rather do than spend time with our grandson, Silas, but we definitely met our match. Truly, we’d forgotten the meaning of “exhaustion.” So we took

Looking Back:

It’s never too late to “grow up”

continued from page 23 world a local person who wants to work during the day and attend school at night has great opportunities for doing just that. It’s never too late to explore the choices of what you can be when you “grow up.”

If you are a senior citizen and your career days are over, perhaps you can share your skills with the younger generation. If you are someone who wonders what it would have been like to go to college, why not find out? You are never too old to learn, so check out your options and do what makes you happy. Many courses can be audited if you don’t want the pressure of earning a grade.

Recently, when I was in line at a local store, I overheard a gentleman telling another fellow that he loves what he is doing. He said he gets up every morning and wants to go to work. The person he was talking to said he wished he felt that way.

I guess the latter gentleman doesn’t know what he wants to be when he “grows up.” There are many options available locally at Stafford Technical Center, CCV, CSJ and Castleton University. Everyone has fantastic opportunities for finding out what they want to be when they “grow up.”

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After his bath, curled up in bed, my favorite time is reading him books. We discussed each picture, words, and ideas, adventures, characters, laughed, and giggled.

We listened to Beatles in the car and found Silas’ perfect theme song: “I say ‘yes,’ you say ‘no,’ you say ‘stop,’ and I say ‘go, go, go.’” “I don’t want that,” he says with conviction and his angelic pleading expression.

“He’s exerting his independence,” I remind myself, and that is, indeed, a good thing.

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Efficiency Vermont has new leader VEIC, the nonprofit that operates Efficiency Vermont, Consulting for VEIC, leading a team of nationally-recannounced that Rebecca Foster, proven industry leader, ognized experts in the delivery of renewable energy, will serve as the energy efficiency utility’s next director energy efficiency, and clean transportation services. starting Oct. 16.

Her work spanned across sev“Since I joined eral states, including New York, “I AM THRILLED TO JOIN THIS VEIC one year ago, I Rhode Island, Maryland, CalTEAM OF ENERGY EXPERTS WHO have seen the pace of ifornia and Hawaii, where she change in Vermont’s convened strategic partnerships ARE WORKING SO HARD FOR energy system conto advance the adoption of clean VERMONTERS,” SAID FOSTER. tinue to accelerate,” and efficient energy use. said Jim Madej, CEO “I am thrilled to join this team of VEIC. “These changes call on all of us to collaborate of energy experts who are working so hard for Vermontmore closely to meet shared challenges. Rebecca is the ers,” said Foster. “I’m right leader for this moment. Her deep industry knowlstepping into an organiedge and collaborative leadership style will help to enzation with an excellent sure that all Vermonters can share in a clean, affordable track record of delivering energy future.” energy and cost savings Prior to her new role, Foster served as the Director of and providing Vermonters

with technical services and financial support to improve their homes, businesses, and communities. Energy efficiency is a critical part of Vermont’s future – there are many opportunities ahead of us to reduce energy costs in the state, use clean energy as an economic development tool, and reduce emissions along the way.”

Foster replaces outgoing director Karen Glitman, who will stay on with VEIC, leading the organization’s market research into microgrids and energy storage.

“Karen is a tenacious leader who excels in exploring new opportunities,” said Madej. “I look forward to continuing to see the results of her good work.”

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HALLOWEEN PARTY Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Doors open at 9:00 p.m.

Costumes required.

Prizes for best individual, couple and group costume including a Killington Season Pass.

Door proceeds benefit the Killington Fire Department