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Vermont Supreme Court says no “attempt” in Jack Sawyer case Governor Scott, prosecutors seek to keep Sawyer locked up
By Alan J. Keays and Colin Meyn, VTDigger.org
APRIL 22 Earth Day 2018 is focused on ending plastic pollution by 2020, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
RUTLAND — A Rutland County prosecutor is trying to be bring additional charges against a Poultney man accused of what police say was a foiled plot to cause “mass casualties” at his former high school in Fair Haven. Unlike the charges that were initially brought against Jack Sawyer in mid-February that could have sent him to jail for
the rest of his life, the two new charges are misdemeanors that together carry only a possible maximum penalty of three years in jail. The move by the prosecutors to file the two additional misdemeanor counts comes after a ruling last week by the Vermont Supreme Court that dealt a severe blow to the four felony charges currently
pending against Sawyer, prompting his attorneys to seek to have them dismissed. Those charges all involved “attempt” offenses, including attempted aggravated murder and attempted first-degree murder. A hearing in the case is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in Rutland Superior criminal court to determine what bail or Sawyer, page 28A
By Donald Dill
OKEMO LAST CHAIR Another winter season wraps up at Okemo, which will close Sunday, April 22.
Lengthy truck detours set for bridge closure By Stephen Seitz
WOODSTOCK—The project to replace the 1930s-era bridge on Route 4 over Kedron Book in Woodstock village enters high gear this week, with the bridge completely closed until May 7, according to a statement from the state Agency of Transportation (AOT). Eastbound automobile traffic is directed from Route 4 (Central Street) to Elm Street north, turning onto Pleasant Street and rejoining Route 4 (Central Street) beyond the bridge, and vice versa for westbound traffic. According to the AOT statement, “Please be advised that traffic will not stop for cars traveling east at the junction of Pleasant Street and Central Street.” Pedestrians will be diverted to Elm Street, Pleasant Street and Bond Street before returning to Route 4, a distance of just under half a Detours, page 4A
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Despite the chilly spring weather, hundreds turned out for the annual Pond Skimming event at Killington Resort, Saturday, April 14. The event was held at the base of Highline this year.
High winds and freezing rains cause over 22,500 Vermonters to lose power By Angelo Lynn
BRANDON — High winds that whipped along the western base of the Green Mountains and elsewhere in Vermont on Monday knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses on Monday and caused an untold amount of property damage. Green Mountain Power reported the loss of electricity to more than 22,500 of its customers in Rutland, Windsor, Addison, and Bennington counties. The company deployed not only its own repair crews, but also 60 external line crews from Canada, Maine and Massachusetts, which essentially doubled its field force. The company said that didn’t include tree crews. Those crews, which have had a lot of practice these past few months, were quickly restoring power to most places, and GMP expected the vast majority of customers to have their electricity back sometime on Tuesday,
By Jerry LeBlond
April 17. As of for 9 a.m. Tuesday, GMP was reporting one outage in Brandon, one in Chittenden, three in Pittsford and three in Mendon. But places tighter against or in the mountains were slower to be restored. At that time 128 power customers in Goshen
Winds of 65 mph were forecast and Vermont Emergency Management confirmed reports of 64 mph gusts in Mendon and 55 mph gusts in Rutland. But if that weren’t enough, the area also received some precipitation in the form of freezing rain
VT. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONFIRMED REPORTS OF 64 MPH GUSTS IN MENDON AND 55 MPH GUSTS IN RUTLAND. were still affected, 152 in Leicester and 86 in Salisbury. Thomas Murphy of Green Mountain Power told WCAXTV on Monday morning that it couldn’t get into some parts of Goshen at that point because of the danger of more trees coming down. “Just too dangerous around the main road there,” said Murphy. “People with cars, we were trying to direct them through and trees were falling while we were up there.”
and a little snow that made it more than a little uncomfortable to be outside early this week. The temperatures in the area were mostly above freezing and into the 40s, though dipped into the 20s overnight during the most of the past week. The forecast for the rest of the week were for high temps in the low 40s and, again, dipping below freezing at night, with trace amounts of precipitation — rain or snow depending on when it falls.
Killington Resort’s longest standing employee retires KILLINGTON—On April 13, Killington Resort announced the retirement of Reservations Manager Jane Bird after 41 years of service. Bird graduated from Boston University with a master’s in public relations and started at Killington in 1975 season as a reservations agent. She has led the reservations department since 1988. When asked what she is most looking forward to, she said she’s looking forward to spending free time with her husband and in her weaving studio at home. She and her husband will receive a Beast 365 Year-Round Season Pass for life, which they plan to use this summer swinging golf clubs at the Killington Golf Course. “My decision to retire this year comes with mixed emotions,” Bird said. “I came to Killington after visiting with my college ski club, I met my husband here and many coworkers who became lifelong friends,” she continued. “These days most people don’t stay with one company through retirement but things are always changing here creating new challenges and new things to learn. I’ve had the opportunity to learn and grow at Killington and I have always been proud to work here.” “I have had the opportunity to work with Jane for the past eight years,” said Rob Megnin, director of sales and marketing for Killington Jane Bird, page 4A
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Fuel tank law forces business decisions By Julia Purdy
Motorists looking for a quick fill-up will have to drive a little farther in Rutland and Chittenden, as two well-patronized gas stations have closed their pumps in response to a state law, passed in 2013, requiring the replacement of all unlined, single-walled underground gasoline tanks (Title 10, Ch. 59, Sec. 1927 – Regulation of Category 1 Tanks). The law does not apply to tanks that are used exclusively to heat buildings or to store motor oil on farms. Hooded nozzles greet customers at the Mobil station at the corner of West Street and Route 7 in Rutland, and at the Wooden Barrel in Chittenden. Both convenience stores remain open. Carol Hayes, who co-owns the Wooden Barrel with her husband, Bernie Hayes, took the business back from owners who had purchased it a couple of years ago on a mortgage. As the deadline approached to change the tanks, those owners had decided the cost would be unsustainable. The state requirement to remove or replace singlewalled tanks was phased in over a 20-year period, beginning Sept. 1, 1987, when by law any new underground storage tanks had to be double-walled after that date. Existing single-walled tanks were grandfathered for 20 years, but on Jan. 1, 2018, gasoline could no longer be pumped, and those tanks must be taken out of the ground by Dec. 31, 2018. Chapter 59 regulates liquid storage tanks, both above and below ground, that store petroleum and sludge. If the tanks fail, “significant contamination” of ground and surface water can result. The doublewalled tanks protect against water leaking in from the outside, and gasoline leaking from the inside of the tank. It’s a good idea, and most dealers endorse it, said Dan Dukeshire, general manager for Midway Oil Corp., an operating company that contracts with Mobil to sell Mobil gas and diesel. “We don’t argue with the intent,” he said. But “retanking” would cost a quarter of a million dollars at Midway’s Mobil station on West Street, and the company has to decide whether that’s the best way to spend that kind of money. The Mobil station on North Main St. opposite Seward’s restaurant will remain open, because the tanks had previously been changed over to double-walled. Dukeshire, a Vermont native in his 60s, is philosophical about closing the West Street pumps. “What goes into it,” he said, is the inescapable fact that less product is being sold these days and fewer stations are needed. He ticked off the contributing factors: more fuel-efficient cars are on the road; the Rutland County populaFuel, page 11A
Mud season is here! Help protect fragile trail environments The Green Mountain Club (GMC), maintainer and protector of Vermont’s Long Trail and Vermont’s hiking trails advocate, along with the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR), manager of Vermont State Forests and Parks, and the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF), announce the return of mud season to the Green Mountains. The wet soils on and around hiking trails are very susceptible to erosion at this critical time of year. To protect fragile soil and surrounding vegetation, some trails may be closed by the land manager during this time. Please respect the signage you see. Hikers walking on saturated soils or on the sides of trails cause damage to surrounding vegetation, widen trails, and inhibit natural drainage of our beloved hiking trails. “It can take hours for a volunteer or trail crew to fix what takes just moments to damage by hiking on muddy trails,” said Jessica Savage, FPR’s recreation program manager. “In between spring showers, we are all ready to hit the trails after a long, cold winter. But even as your yard is drying out, soils are still thawing at higher elevations. Saving your mountain hikes until the trails are dry will ensure a better, longer hiking season for all.” Mud eason, page 12A
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Killington residents discuss leadership changes Townspeople spoke, Select Board listened
By Julia Purdy
KILLINGTON—On Thursday, April 12, the Killington Select Board held a special meeting for the specific purpose of receiving public input and discussion on two urgent topics, which emerged from Town Meeting this year: future management of the Green Mountain National Golf Course and the search for a replacement for the town manager, whose contract was terminated on March 28. Thirty-two observers were present at the special meeting Thursday, in addition to six Killington department heads and employees. Finneron prefaced the meeting by saying no decisions would be made that night and clarifying that the meeting was to listen to public input only. He said the board would go into executive session at the end to address topics discussed. Town manager search discussion Deborah Schwartz was the Killington town manager until her contract was terminated “without cause” March 28. She had held the position since April, 2016. Finneron said that a search commit-
towns. George Brant implored the board to seek out a candidate with appropriate qualifications for the job. “We’re hiring people as town manager who have never done this in their life. ... I’d like to see you do something inhouse with the staff you have,” he said. This remark led to several people supporting Chet Hagenbarth as interim town manager, with many hoping he’d be selected for the permanent position, too. Pat Linnemayr commented that Hagenbarth works well with others, which had been an issue with the previous town manager. Finneron agreed that’s “critical” to a number of different parties. Pete DeMaio commented that Hagenbarth already does “half our work as town manager.” Vito Rasenas echoed Brant’s and DeMaio’s sentiments and filled in a little history. He said Hagenbarth’s position was created during former Town Manag-
“WHAT HAVE YOU DONE IN THE PAST THAT PROVES YOU CAN ADDRESS THE PRESENT HERE AND MOVE US FORWARD?” RUSSELL SAID. tee is being formed and asked for input about what residents would like to see for qualities in a future town manager. Input will be passed on to the search committee to include in its criteria, he said. David Rosenblum asked who is acting in the interim: whom should citizens talk to, who is hiring, firing and supervising employees, who is responsible for seeing that the bills get paid? Finneron said all inquiries should be directed to the Select Board, who will relay the concerns to the appropriate staff. Questions and comments were thoughtful, civil and probing, focusing mostly on two topics: salary and qualifications. Ed Fowler summed up the thoughts of many when he said, “I really feel the [town manager’s] salary has got out of control.” While the town manager seemed pleasant and courteous when he met her, he said, she was “exceptionally well paid for the skills she had.” David Rosenblum suggested that Killington should look at salaries in other
er Seth Webb’s tenure. A large part of the town manager responsibilities in Vermont is as a de facto road commissioner, Rasenas said. Rasenas spoke in favor of Hagenbarth based on Hagenbarth’s experience and familiarity with the town, “absolutely” as interim and preferably as permanent town manager. Both Rasenas and Pete DeMaio questioned if time would be wasted going through the search process. Gerrie Russell said she wanted someone “who thinks out of the box” and has a vision for Killington, not depending on the Resort but moving forward on its own. “Make sure we ask those questions: what have you done in the past that proves you can address the present here and move us forward?” Russell said. Jay Hickory said competency should include familiarity with Vermont statutes, taxes, and the New England Municipal Resource Center (NEMRC). Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC) discussion The conundrum the town faces with the golf course is its recent history of op-
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Rep Jim Harrison appears with page Otto Nisimblat.
Killington youth winds up stint as State House page KILLINGTON—Otto Nisimblat, son of Steve Nisimblat and Jennifer Iannantuoni of Killington, has just completed a six-week session as a page in the Vermont Legislature. He was one of 30 eighth grade students from around the state who served this legislative session. Otto is a student at Woodstock Union Middle School. He attended school on Mondays and worked in Montpelier, from Tuesday-Friday. The pages are divided into three six-week sessions, and 10 pages serve at the State House during each session. Otto served during the second session, which began on Feb. 15. The pages rotate between working in the Senate, House of Representatives and the Sergeant at Arms office. Their duties include delivering messages between various legislators and aiding those wishing to locate a certain office or Legislator at the State House. Additionally, the pages are responsible for tracking one House bill and one Senate bill during their session. Rep. Jim Harrison and Sen. Dave Soucy, who both represent Killington, were very helpful to Otto. They both wrote letters of recommendation for him during the application process and they provided many rides to and from Montpelier and accommodations on snowy nights. Prospective eighth grade students are encouraged to apply for this experience by contacting the Sergeant at Arms office during the summer following seventh grade.
Fifth Rutland sculpture to honor Andrea Mead Lawrence RUTLAND—Andrea Mead Lawrence (1932-2009), a Rutland native and America’s only Olympic skier to win two gold medals in the same event, will be the subject of the fifth sculpture in a series highlighting figures of local and regional history. Andrea Mead Lawrence grew up in Mendon and her parents, Brad and Janet Mead, founded the Pico Ski Area, at that time the only Alpine ski area in Rutland County. There, Andrea learned to ski, a path that would put her on a trajectory to become the first and only winner of two gold medals in Giant Slalom and Slalom, respectively, at the age of 19, in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, followed by more championship victories. In 1983 Andrea Mead Lawrence was inducted into the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame. Daughter Quentin Andrea Lawrence said the sculpture was an honor her mother would be proud of. “She often called herself ‘a good Vermont Yankee,’ remaining devoted to Rutland and the Green Mountains of her childhood,” Quentin Lawrence said. “Although she fell in love with the open spaces of the American West, she always attributed her passion for environmental justice to the joys of growing up playing on Pico Peak, as well as the streams and forests of her childhood home. We as a family are very happy to see that she will be remembered in this honorable tribute and hope that her memory will inspire many generations to come.” Mead Lawrence, who authored “A Practice of Mountains” with Sara Burnaby (Seaview Books, 1980) became an environmental activist based in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. In 2003, she founded the Andrea Lawrence Institute for Mountains and Rivers, a nonprofit group focused on preserving the Sierra Nevada range. In 2011, two years after her death, Congress passed, and President Obama signed, the Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act, renaming a 12,240 peak along the John Muir Trail, “Mount Andrea Lawrence.” Steve Shaheen, a Brooklyn-based sculptor who led the team that created “Stone Legacy,” a tribute to the region’s stone industry, will lead a team to create the Mead Lawrence monument. He said he is inspired by Lawrence’s words, following her gold-medal wins in 1952, which will also be inscribed on the marble: “There are few times in our lives where we become the thing we are doing.” “I see an exact correlation between athletics and artist-
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Route 4 will be closed at Bridge 51 over Kedron Brook for 21 days April 16 - May 7, 2018. Truck detour for Route 4 traffic is (39.7 miles): Route 4, to Route 12, Route 5/Route 12, Route 44, Route 106, back to Route 4. Truck detour for Rutland to White River: Route 4 east, to Route 100 north, to Route 107 north, to I-89 south. White River to Rutland: I89/I-91, I-89 north to Exit 3, to 107 south, to 100 south, to Route 4 west.
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Alternatively, to reach I-89 north of White River Junction, turn north from Route 4 in Killington onto Route 100N, and feed onto Route 107 to Exit 3 in Bethel and I-89, a 55-mile detour. Westbound from White River to Rutland, reverse the above directions. For more information, call the public outreach hotline at 802-496-3376 or go to vtransparency.vermont.gov and select the Bridges tab.
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Members of the 20 Year Club with Jane Bird, reservations manager (second row, far right), Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort (front row, far left) and John Cumming, founder and CEO of POWDR (standing far right).
Jane Bird: Longest employee retires from Killington Resort continued from page 1A and Pico. “She is the consummate professional and it has been my honor serving our guests with her. I wish her the best of luck in her retirement.” “Jane has been instrumental in delivering memorable experiences to thousands of families in the last 41 years. Her dedication to the Killington team will live on in the 20 Year Club at Killington Resort,” said Judy Geiger, director of human resources for Killington and Pico. “We have created the 20 year club to recognize staff who have made a yearround commitment to working at Killington for at least 20 years. We had 39 inductees in 2017 and hope to have more in the future.” Killington Resort is currently hiring for the 2018 summer season. Apply online or visit the Vermont Department of Labor Job Fair at the Franklin Conference Center in Rutland on April 25, 2018 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For information visit killington.com/jobs.
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The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
This is“Mud season”of the legislative session
By Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon
As Vermonters well know, especially those of us on dirt roads, we are approaching mud season. It may not be our favorite time of year, but we take solace in knowing that green grass, warmer temperatures and spring flowers are just ahead. In some respects, this is the “mud season” of the annual legislative session. Some of the bill making and “mudslinging” may not be pretty, but perhaps necessary, as we prepare for adjournment in a few weeks. With the Governor’s release of a letter listing about 15 bills making their way through the process that he had concerns, it will be interesting to see if the differences can be bridged. While no one wishes for a special Veto session to address any gubernatorial rejections, dates have already been put forth by legislative leaders for mid-June, for just that. The
list includes bills that may contain a new tax or fee, or in the Governor’s view, make it harder to grow the state’s economy. The $15 minimum wage proposal is one such bill in his view. One of the bills dealing with toxics, S.103 is also on the list. It has already been passed by both chambers and sent to the Governor. It allows the Health Commissioner to add new chemicals to the state’s list of banned items in products without the approval of the advisory committee currently in place. Global Foundries, one of the state’s largest employers, expressed serious concern over that change in the bill. We may know, as early as Monday, April 16, whether the Governor will veto or sign the legislation. While the Governor has called for cooperation in addressing his concerns about the list of problem bills, legislative leaders be-
Jim Harrison lieve they have a job to do that is independent of the Governor. “The governor believes he has a non-negotiable position,” Senate President Tim Ashe said in an interview this week. “The Legislature has nonnegotiable positions....” Meanwhile, a $120,000 allocation to study “decarbonization” is in the budget that passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate. The Governor has been adamant over any new carbon tax or spending more money to study it. With the legislature Mud season, page 11A
Legislative reminders of inequality By Senator Alison Clarkson
It was a real treat to see “1776” at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction and to be invited to participate in the “talk back” with the audience after the show. In response to our current political climate, the show’s producers had hoped to encourage debate about our aspirational values embedded in the Declaration of Independence and the political process, which produced the final document. They have succeeded admirably. The musical holds up a mirror to the sometimes messy business of democracy. It explores the successes and challenges of a representative system of government. We are the inheritors of the problems of the “great compromise”/“dark compromise” – which removed slavery from the final draft. This wonderful production has begun a terrific Upper Valley conversation about the political process, racism, the Enlightenment’s influence on our Founders’ values and how we balance
GMP 2019 rate filing calls for a net decrease due to Federal tax changes
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(Left-right) M.D., SVMC OB/GYN’s Kimberley Sampson, MD, U.S. Congressman Peter Welch, Alison Lutz, MD, and Malcolm Paine, MD.
Physicians participate in national effort to reduce maternal mortality Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) OB/GYN’s Kimberley Sampson, MD, and Malcolm Paine, MD, joined Alison Lutz, MD, Resident at UVM , and U.S. Congressman for Vermont Peter Welch in Washington, DC, last month to discuss rising maternal mortality in the United States. The two traveled from Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians in Bennington to the capitol as a part of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) effort to attract co-sponsors for
the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act. They also met with staff from the offices of Senators Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy. “Our country has the highest rate among developed countries of mothers dying during childbirth and within a year afterwards,” Sampson explained. “We’d like to empower states to discover the reasons why and reverse the trend.” The act would provide a $7 million annual authorization to help states collect data, recommend locally relevant strategies, and report to Congress regarding the programs’ successes.
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On April 13, Green Mountain Power filed a traditional rate case with the Public Utility Commission for rates set to take effect January 2019. The filing calls for a base rate increase of 5.45 percent and a bill credit that equals about 6 percent, more than offsetting the increase. The result for customers is a net decrease of 0.5 percent through September 2019, due to returning benefits from the federal tax change. The base rate pressure the company is experiencing is due largely to costs outside the company’s control. This traditional cost of service filing kicks off an intensive rate review process that is expected to take more than seven months and will include public hearings, public comment, written testimony, and formal hearings. “We refuse to accept that higher energy costs are inevitable but understand the trends we are seeing regionally and nationally are significant,” said Mary Powell, president and CEO of Green Mountain Power. “Innovation and forward thinking allow us to make investments in creative solutions for our customers to drive down costs. This work is paying off and we are very optimistic about the future.” While customers will see a net 0.5 percent decrease through September 2019, the base rate request is necessary to manage increased costs almost entirely outside of the company’s control like net metering, retail sales declines, and transmission requirements. Powell added, “Our team worked tirelessly to find efficiencies and return money to customers as quickly as possible to minimize the impacts of upward cost pressures, so I’m very pleased that our customers will see a 0.5 percent decrease under our filing.” GMP continues to work to offset cost pressures with other savings, including exceeding its commitment to deliver savings through the merger and through ongoing operational efficiencies. GMP is also leveraging innovations like battery storage to cut the high cost of peak energy demand charges when customers are using the grid the most, and those projects are helping to drive down costs in this filing as well. “We continue to be very appreciative of the work GMP is doing to keep costs low,” said Matt Lillard, general manager of Mad River Glen Cooperative. “We’re America’s only skier-owned mountain and knowing our GMP bill is as low as it can be helps us continue to remain independent and preserve Mad River Glen’s authentic skiing experience.” The filing is subject to PUC approval. A decision will come after lengthy and thorough review later this year.
our beliefs and values with practical governance. If you are interested in engaging further in this civic discussion, I encourage you to visit their website: www. the1776project.org. Of course, in addition to slaves, another group left out of the Declaration of Independence was women. Half the population has been trying to catch up ever since. The effort is ongoing, and was acknowledged on Tuesday, April 10 – with “Equal Pay Day.” This date is identified as the day in the year when women’s pay catches up with men’s. On average women in Vermont earn about 86 percent of what
Alison Clarkson men earn – and the wage gap is worse for women of color or disabled women (80 percent for Hispanics, 58 percent for Asians, 37 percent for the disabled and nationally 63 percent for Black and 57 percent for Native Americans). Women represent 45 percent of Leg update, page 11A
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OP-ED
Guns, commonsense, and Vermont’s example By Senator Patrick Leahy
Editor’s note: This is a transcription of Leahy’s address on the floor of the Senate, April 12, 2018. Yesterday, Vermont set an example for the Congress. A Democratically controlled Legislature and a Republican Governor, in a rural state with a strong gun owning tradition and few gun laws, worked together to debate, forge and enact meaningful, commonsense gun safety laws. Yesterday Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, signed into law three bills that expand background checks, raise the age to purchase guns to 21, create extreme risk protection orders, and ban bump stocks and high-capacity magazines. Vermont did that, and others states are also acting. Why can’t Congress do its job and follow this example? In Vermont, this was a debate about what the people of the Green Mountain State could do to keep their communities, schools, and citizens safe. Difficult conversations were had, and difficult compromises were made, and these were difficult votes. In our state, as in every other, there are honest differences on this and on many issues. Vermonters made their voices heard, particularly a brave new generation of student activists inspired by their peers in Parkland. And this isn’t the first time that our small but brave state has stepped in and stepped up to tackle difficult but significant issues. On July 1, 2000, Vermont became the first state to offer to same sex couples the same legal rights and responsibilities of traditional marriage… In his remarks at yesterday’s bill signing, Governor Scott spoke as well about civility in public discourse. In a democracy, civility is more than a virtue; it is foundational for the democratic process to work. Here is some of what he said: “Today in America, too many of our fellow citizens – on both sides of every issue, not just on guns – have given up on listening, deciding to no longer consider other opinions, viewpoints or perspectives. “Our national dialogue has been reduced to angry, hateful social media posts that you can either ‘like’ or not, with no room for conversation or respectful disagreement, and where facts and details no longer seem to matter. “We would be naïve to believe that the way we talk to each other, the way we treat each other, and the rise of violence are exclusive to one another.” He concluded: “These things are hurting our nation. If we can reduce the polarization we’re seeing across the country, we can diminish some of the anger at the root of these larger challenges. And this must be part of our ongoing pursuit to reduce violence and make our communities safer.” He is right. Those are Vermont values that draw from time-tested American values. Three weeks ago, students from schools across this country led millions of fellow Americans of all ages, races, and backgrounds in marches against gun violence. On that Saturday morning, hours before the march in Washington, I met hundreds of Vermonters who came to the Nation’s Capital to lend their voices to what has become a national outcry for commonsense reforms to reduce gun violence. Thousands more rallied in Montpelier, Rutland, and other Vermont towns. For a ban on military-style assault rifles and on high capacity magazines. For universal background checks. For laws that keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill and those who seek to do us harm. I have rarely been more inspired than when I was listening to the eloquence, the clarity, and the indignant frustration in the poignant speeches of the students. To hear their stories. To hear of the loss and grief. An unsettling, unyielding fear resulting from not knowing whether your school will be next. To be reminded, again, of the appalling number of school shootings and the other daily tragedies caused by guns, and the lasting physical scars and trauma that gun violence has had on children, families, and neighborhoods in cities and towns in every state of this country. How can one not feel that our generation has failed Leahy, page 7A
Gary McCoy, Shiloh, IL
LETTERS
Proposed U.S. House Farm Bill would worsen hunger for Vermonters Dear Editor, On April 12, the House released a draft of the Farm Bill that aims to significantly erode nutrition programs that support millions of Americans, including SNAP (known in Vermont as 3SquaresVT), our nation’s largest hungerrelief program that helps 75,000 Vermonters feed
eligibility for many populations already struggling to put enough food on the table, particularly working families with children and those who are underemployed or struggling to find work. If these changes were to go into effect, thousands of Vermonters will be cut from the SNAP program
SNAP (KNOWN IN VERMONT AS 3SQUARESVT)... HELPS 75,000 VERMONTERS FEED THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. themselves and their families. The House Farm Bill endangers the long-term bipartisan commitment to preventing hunger. These proposed changes to SNAP will take away food from children, seniors, working people, people struggling to find jobs, and others struggling to make ends meet. As it has for decades, SNAP continues to be a highly successful and effective program that is proven to reduce hunger and poverty, and leads to positive short and long-term health, education, and employment outcomes. The House Farm Bill proposes drastically restricting
or see a major reduction in their benefits, many children will lose access to school meals, and hunger will rise. “If passed as written, this bill would inflict immediate harm on millions of Americans struggling to put food on their tables,” said Representative Peter Welch (D.-VT.). “It is simply beyond comprehension that Congress would slash nutrition programs on the heels of passing a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans. I will do all I can to stop these provisions from becoming law.” The Vermont Farm Bill Nutrition Coalition, a group of anti-hunger Hunger, page 7A
Select Board should be more thrifty with spending Dear Editor, Thanks to the previous Killington Select Board (Patty, Chris and Ken) I now have to pay $50 more per month towards my mortgage escrow account. I previously voted not to change the bi-annual tax collection to quarterly. Now that the quarterly annual tax collection is now changed to an “odd” three time annual tax collection, it is causing problems among Killington property taxpayers. I am also disappointed how the library roof project was handled, a hefty price tag of $240,000 was approved for the roof project. It is unbelievable that this amount was projected on a roof of this size, a private sector would never have spent this amount, but because
it was other people’s money this took place. I own a 650-squarefoot condo in Killington and my annual property tax is more than $1,700 while my mother’s 1,100-square-foot condo in an affluent area of Sarasota, Florida, pays half of what I pay in property tax annually. I personally don’t wine and dine up on the Access Road, I refuse to get ripped off with the option tax and liquor tax. Last I heard, the option tax was suppose to be repealed, not sure if the repeal was implemented? We need to be fiscal conservative with tax payers money, “other people’s money.” Make Killington great again... Regards, Bob Marrama, Killington
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CAPITOL QUOTES
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
GOVERNOR SCOTT OPPOSES…
CAPITOL QUOTES UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CARE
“We’re engaged in a multiyear effort to determine whether (all payer) has merit and whether it will succeed…[universal primary care is] a totally different project.” Said Michael Costa, deputy commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access, explaining that Gov. Phil Scott’s administration is taking a firm stance against a legislative effort to create a universal primary health care system. In early March, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved a version of S.53 proposing that the state work toward a publicly financed primary care system. The Senate approved a weakened version of that bill with no commitment to taxpayer financing. S.53 is now in the House.
TOXIC CHEMICAL PROTECTION
“I am disappointed that the governor vetoed S.103. The bill is designed to protect Vermonters from harmful toxic substances and earned tri-partisan support in the House... Vermonters deserve to know what they are exposing themselves and their families to... It’s unfortunate that the Governor is prioritizing corporate interests over public health and the safety of Vermont families” Said Vermont House Speaker Mitzi Johnson in a statement April 17 after the governor’s veto of S.103.
JACK SAWYER’S RELEASE
““Based on the evidence in the public record, it is clear the individual intended and still intends to carry out a horrific crime... I’m appalled by Mr. Sawyer’s potential release and I’ve instructed the Department of Public Safety and all agencies to do everything they can to assist the Rutland County States Attorney in holding this individual accountable, help the Legislature close any loopholes in the law his defense attorneys exploit, and support the school and the community with additional law enforcement resources.” Said Governor Phil Scott, Friday, April 13 in a statement following news of the potential release of Jack Sawyer, who had been arrested in February relating to his plans for a school shooting at Fair Haven High School on March 14.
Hunger:
G.O.P. Farm Bill threatens food securuty
continued from page 6A advocates, agriculture organizations, state agencies, and community service providers, has developed farm bill priorities that reflect the true needs of Vermonters, and will be championed in DC by our entire congressional delegation. “Hunger Free Vermont and our Coalition partners are working hard to protect SNAP and other federal nutrition programs from these devastating changes. Rather than creating more barriers to participation, Congress should be crafting policies that streamline and increase SNAP benefits so people can access even more of the healthy food they need,” stated Anore Horton, acting executive director of Hunger Free Vermont. “Not only is access to food a basic human right,
Leahy:
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but when you have the nutrition you need for physical and mental health, you can get back on your feet more quickly.” We all win when our communities are healthy and prosperous. Hunger Free Vermont and its partners on the Vermont Farm Bill Nutrition Coalition believe we have a shared responsibility to keep our neighbors and community members from going hungry. Learn more about the Vermont Farm Bill Nutrition Coalition, and sign on in support of the Coalition’s recommendations at: hungerfreevt.org/ farmbill2018. Alida Duncan, development and communications director, Hunger Free Vermont.
Address to the Senate and Trump on gun laws
continued from page 6A miserably to deal with the epidemic of gun violence? How can one not feel that the gun lobby and others who reflexively oppose all efforts at reform – no matter how modest or grounded in common sense – have won? Commonly exploited loopholes in our gun laws allow practically anyone, even those who are criminals or intend to do us harm, to buy one, or ten, or fifty guns. Guns that can shoot as many rounds per minute as you can pull the trigger, or even more with the assistance of readily available accessories. What have we done to stop it? Not nearly enough. Over a period of many years I have introduced, cosponsored, and advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee many pieces of legislation to stop it. This includes legislation to close background check loopholes, ban military-style assault rifles, and shut down the black market for firearms by strengthening tools to prosecute straw purchasing and firearms trafficking. Each time, the gun lobby has prevailed, blocking these efforts just as they have blocked the efforts of others here who have dared to take steps to reduce gun violence. The students are right. They don’t want
Governor Phil Scott. Any such argument is nothing more than baseless fear-mongering. I have heard the NRA and its defenders ridicule the students for speaking out. When high-priced lobbyists or pundits go on national TV to belittle teenagers who saw their friends gunned down in their classrooms, and who had the courage to speak for those who died, the corrosive power of money in politics is glaringly apparent. It reminds me of how the first and loudest voices in favor of using military force are rarely those who have experienced combat themselves. I wonder how many of those who represent the gun lobby have experienced what those students went through. The only solution I have heard offered by those who oppose reform is to put more guns in the hands of “good” people. We do need well-trained, wellequipped, community police officers. I strongly support school resource officers. And we should invest more in our police. But police armed with assault rifles in every school, in every movie theater, in every church, on every street corner in America? At every shopping mall? Every museum?
NONE OF THE PROPOSALS IN CONGRESS THREATEN AN INDIVIDUAL’S RIGHT TO OWN A GUN. NOR WOULD THE BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT. ANY SUCH ARGUMENT IS NOTHING MORE THAN BASELESS FEAR-MONGERING. just thoughts and prayers. They don’t want their teachers to have guns, and neither do their teachers. They don’t want just a ban on bump stocks. They want real, meaningful change. Enough is enough. Columbine. Virginia Tech. Newtown. Roseburg. Parkland. These are school shootings that made the front pages. There are hundreds of others. Eighteen school shootings in the first three months of 2018 alone. As horrific as that is, it is only a part of the problem. Every day, an average of 318 people in America are shot in murders, assaults, suicides, and suicide attempts. Every day. This is an epidemic, and we need to treat it like one. The soul of our country is under attack. You could hear it in the students’ voices. Those who hold up the Second Amendment as somehow justifying their opposition to commonsense gun control laws could not be more wrong. None of the tragedies that those students, our schools, our communities, our country are experiencing today is the price we must pay for the Second Amendment. None of the proposals in Congress threaten an individual’s right to own a gun. Nor would the bills signed by
Is that the solution? Is that the country we want? Police across this country support stricter commonsense gun safety laws. It is Congress’ job to regulate. And we have a responsibility to do so when so many Americans’ lives are at stake. Let’s use the power we have to do what the Constitution requires of us and what the American people overwhelmingly are asking us to do. The students who organized these marches have challenged us. President Trump, your party controls the Congress. Members of Congress can act, or they can continue to make excuses or remain silent in hopes that this issue goes away. But these students are not going away. It is time for you, Mr. President, and for this Congress to do right by these students, and by all Americans who are asking their leaders to stop gun violence. Follow Vermont’s example. Support comprehensive, commonsense gun reform legislation, just like you said you would when you met with members of Congress of both parties after the Parkland shooting. But this time, follow through. Fight for it so it passes, and sign it.
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Calendar
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
Proctor’s Future
6:30 p.m. Proctor’s Future community meeting at Proctor High School, 4 Park St., Proctor. All residents encouraged to come brainstorm and vote for issues that will become focus of working groups in the coming year.
PoemTown Randolph
7 p.m. Central Vermont Poets read at Kimball Library in Randolph as part of PoemTown: Ina Anderson, Danny Dover, Geza Tatrallyay, and Peggy Rose Whiteneck read from their work. Free, open to public. 67 N Main St, Randolph.
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Adult Soccer
7 p.m. Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. Nonmarking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.
Ice Storm Discussion
7 p.m. VINS presents “Why Ice Storms Are Not Cool.” Learn about ongoing research effort to study ice storms in New England. $10 suggested donation. Light refreshments. 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee.
Hair – The Tribal Rock Musical
7:30 p.m. Pentangle Arts presents preview of Hair: the Original Tribal Rock Musical, at Woodstock’s Town Hall Theatre, 31 the Green, Woodstock. Preview tickets $10 kids, $20 adults. pentanglearts.org.
Song Circle
7:15 p.m. Song circle and jam session at Godnick Adult Center, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Donations welcome. 802-775-1182.
Illusionist Rick Thomas
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 19-21
WEDNESDAY APRIL 18
Kripalu Yoga
10 a.m. Kripalu yoga with Louise Harrison at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444.
CCV Job Hunt Helper
10 a.m. CCV Job Hunt Helper Joe Alford will be available at Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to help job seekers find employment: writing resume and cover letter, apply for jobs online, assess skills and interests, use internet to explore career options, and learn about education and training programs. 10 Court St., Rutland. 802-773-1860.
Customer Appreciation Day
10 a.m. Black River Good Neighbor Service thrift store invites customers and clients to annual Customer Appreciation Day. Doors open 10 a.m., all welcome. Free snacks and coffee, door prizes. 802-228-3663.
April Vacation Program
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7:30 p.m. Rick Thomas is considered “the greatest magician today” and he’s coming to the Paramount Theatre. Tickets $30-$40. Mind-blowing illusions, don’t miss this. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.
THURSDAY
Bikram Yoga **
APRIL 19
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 **
FRIDAY
Bikram Yoga **
APRIL 20
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. 802-7737187.
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.
Play Group
9:30 a.m. Play group with Rutland County Parent Child Center, at Rutland Free Library in the Fox Room. All kids go home with a new book. 10 Court St., Rutland.
Children’s Play Group
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. 802-773-7187.
10 a.m. Pawlet Public Library hosts play group for parents and children birth through kindergarten. Activities focus around play, reading, and socialization. 141 School St., Pawlet. 802-325-3123.
Story Time
Story Time
Killington Bone Builders
Kripalu Yoga
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. 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
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. 11 a.m. Kripalu yoga, gentle flow at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444.
April Vacation Program
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
1 p.m. Movie matinee at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Join for a family-friendly, classic children’s movie. BYO blankets and pillows.
Salary Negotiation Workshop
Magic: the Gathering
1 p.m. Harry Potter Escape Room program at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Work together to solve Harry Potter-themed escape room. For grades 3 and up.
12 p.m. Vermont Commission on Women event, free workshop for women at CCV, 60 West St., Rutland. Advance registration required at william.kelly@ farvisionconsulting.com. Bring a lunch. Learn how to negotiate your salary. Speakers, Q&A, gain confidence.
Poetry Group
April Vacation Program
1 p.m. Building bonanza program at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Come build! Blocks, marble runs, Lego, Keva, and more.
4 p.m. RRMC offers chair aerobics for those who have difficulty standing or walking. Tuesday and Fridays, April 3-17, 4-5 p.m. in CVPS Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. $15. RSVP to 802-7722400.
Intro to Tai Chi
CCV Job Hunt Helper
World Food Fridays
Balance Program
Artist Reception
2 p.m. Chaffee Art Center holds weekly Poetry Group, 2-4 p.m. at 16 South Main St., Rutland. Limited to 10. Interested? Email info@chaffeeartcenter.org. 2:30 p.m. Beginner Tai Chi program at Castleton Community Center, 7 week program. Falls prevention Tai Ci will be taught. Free, all welcome. Register at 802468-3093. 2108 Main St., Castleton.
Tales to Tails
4 p.m. Kids read to therapy dogs, in the Fox Room at Rutland Free Library. With Caring Canines Therapy Dog Club of Southern Vermont. 10 Court St., Rutland.
Concert for a Cause
4 p.m. Debussy: A 100 Year’s Celebration with Matthew O’Dell and Leslie Stroud at ArtisTree. $5 suggested donation. Featuring sole and chamber works for piano and flute. Benefit for Vermont YOH Theater Players trip to Scotland. artistreevt.org. 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret.
3 p.m. CCV Job Hunt Helper Joe Alford will be available at Rutland Free Library, 3-5 p.m. to help job seekers find employment: writing resume and cover letter, apply for jobs online, assess skills and interests, use internet to explore career options, and learn about education and training programs. 10 Court St., Rutland. 802-773-1860. 4 p.m. RRMC holds workshop on walking, balance, and stability: “Gaining Traction” held Thursdays March 29-April 26, 4-5:30 p.m. in CVPS Leahy Community Health Ed Ctr at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. $15. Registration required at rrmc.org; 802-772-2400.
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.
Chair Aerobics
5 p.m. World Food Fridays continue with Medieval Feast at Sandy’s Books & Bakery, Main St., Rochester. Four course Medieval meal, food history reading by Dawn Ostrow, Mead, Grog and Ale available for purchase. Bring your own goblet or beer stein! Period dress encouraged. Seatings at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. 802-767-4258 for reservations. 6 p.m. Christine Price Gallery at Castleton University features works of artist Wendy Copp, April 9-May 12. Reception tonight. Alumni Drive, Castleton.
Family Shabbat & Potluck
5:30 p.m. All levels flow yoga at Killington Yoga Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
6:30 p.m. Family Shabbat seder and potluck supper in celebration of 70th anniversary of Israel Independence Day. Israeli food, music and readings. Bring a dairy/ veggie dish to share. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. 802773-3455.
5 p.m. Education and support for people who are struggling emotionally. Focus on tools and methods for improving our lives mentally and physically. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. 802-353-4365.
Fox Room Program
RYP Gala
Rotary Meeting
Bridge Club
Rutland Wellness
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
Advance Directives Program
6 p.m. RRMC and Community Health Team hold discussion on Advance Healthcare Planning: Navitating Advance Directives in CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Free. Register at rrmc. org, 802-772-2400. Refreshments.
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.
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m. Nella Grimm Fox Room, history and future, a celebration at Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Wine and cheese reception with live music, discussion with Jake Shermand and Randal Smathers. Free, open to public. 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.
International Folk Dancing
6:30 p.m. 2nd annual Rutland Young Professionals Gala at Mountain Top Inn & Resort. Awards celebration, champagne toast, cocktail hour, music & dancing, photobooth, and more. Tickets at rutlandyoungprofessionals.org. Mountain Top Road, Chittenden.
GMC Spring Concert
7 p.m. Green Mountain College and Community Concert Band perform free spring concert in Ackley Hall of GMC, One Brennan Circle, Poultney. Works by Aurelio Bonelli, George Butterworth, and Elliot Del Borgo.
6:30 p.m. Simple Israeli and European dances taught by Judy. Free, all welcome. Bring your friends and BYOB. Dress comfortably, wear solid shoes with non-skid soles. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. 802-7733455.
Danika & the Jeb
An Evening of Poetry
Camerata New England
6:30 p.m. An Evening of Poetry with Greg Delanty and B. Amore, at Phoenix Books Rutland. Reading from “Selected Delanty.” Free, open to all. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz.
7:30 p.m. Dynamic, uplifing fun duo, Danika & the Jeb perform at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. $20 tickets. Pre-dinner available. BYOB venue. Info, brandon-music.net. 7:30 p.m. Debut at Chandler Music Hall, Camerata New England program features work by Shostakovich, Dvorak, and Elgar. Performing are Evelyn Zuckerman, Omar Chen Guey, Andrew Eng, Peter Sulski, and Linda Galvan. $37-$40 tickets; $10 students. 802-728-6464. 71 Main St., Randolph. chandler-arts.org.
CALENDAR
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
Hair – The Tribal Rock Musical
7:30 p.m. Pentangle Arts presents Hair: the Original Tribal Rock Musical, at Woodstock’s Town Hall Theatre, 31 the Green, Woodstock. Tickets $25 kids, $35 members, $38 senior, $40 adults. pentanglearts.org.
SATURDAY Bikram Yoga **
APRIL 21
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.
Nor’Beaster: Season Pass Holder Party
8 a.m. Killington says thank you to its passholders with a party! Free hard goods on-snow demo at base of Superstar 987 a.m.-3 p.m. BBQ lunch at K1 Cafeteria or Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Giveaways and prizes, just bring your pass. Details, killington.com.
Bird Monitoring Walk
8 a.m. Audubon Society monthly bird monitoring walk at West Rutland marsh. This is the final walk! Meet at W. Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 8 a.m. It’s a 3.7 mile loop around marsh, or just go halfway. New birders, children, and non-members welcome. Dress for the weather! Binocs available if needed. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
Killington Section GMC
9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Birds Eye Conservation Initiative, Ira/Poultney. Explore newly acquired public land south of Bird Mountain, with optional extra bit up Spruce Knob. Moderate, 5 miles, 1,400-foot elevation gain. Meet at 9 a.m. at Rutland’s Main Street Park, near firehouse, to carpool. 802-492-2143.
Open Gym
10 a.m. Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All ages welcome. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends. $10/ hour members; $14/ hour non-members. 802-773-1404.
Earth Day Celebration
10 a.m. VINS holds all-weekend celebration of Earth Day, in conjunction with the Year of the Bird. Mini Bio-Blitz, feedings, fairy houses, raptor encounters, geology hike, workshops, tours, more. Full schedule at vinsweb.org. Admission. 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee.
Community Gathering
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.
ClimateAct: Participatory Play Reading
1 p.m. 350Vermont and In Tandem Arts are hosting ClimateAct: A Participatory Play Reading, theater workshop and forum. Viewers gain perspective on issues related to climate change. Actors and newbies come at 1 p.m. to prep for reading. General public come at 3 p.m. Casual potluck follows. 77 Gallery, Grove St., Rutland. Sliding scale admission: $5-$20. 350vermont. org/events.
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. 802-7737187.
Mixed Level Yoga
12 p.m. All Level Flow yoga at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Our Town
3 p.m. Theater in the Woods Vermont presents workshop presentation of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” at Federated Church of Castleton, 504 Main St., Castleton. Tickets $20 adults, $10 children. Cash/checks at the door. theaterinthewoodsvt.org.
“A Precautionary Tale”
3 p.m. Pawlet Public Library holds program: “A Precautionary Tale: How One Small Town Banned Pesticides, Preserved Its Food Heritage, and Inspired a Movement” with Philip Ackerman-Leist. Speaks about his book and pop-up show of Mals, Italy. Free. 141 School St., Pawlet. 802-325-3123.
MONDAY
Total Backstage Access Spring Thing
5 p.m. Castleton University presents Total Backstage Access Spring Thing, diverse night of music featuring a variety of local talents on the lawn behind the Castleton Fine Arts Center. Free, open to the public. 802-468-1481. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton.
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. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. First time is free! Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends! $10/ hour members; $14/ hour non-members. 802-773-1404.
FOLA Film Conclusion
7 p.m. FOLA Classics of 1960s Film Festival series concludes with “The Graduate,” at Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Free. Donations appreciated. Popcorn and water provided. fola.us. 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow.
Our Town
7 p.m. Theater in the Woods Vermont presents workshop presentation of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” at Federated Church of Castleton, 504 Main St., Castleton. Tickets $20 adults, $10 children. Cash/checks at the door. theaterinthewoodsvt.org.
Back to the 80s Dance Party
Bikram Yoga **
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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.
All Level Yoga
8:30 a.m. All Level Flow Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.
Open Swim
11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Monday Meals
12 p.m. Every Monday meals at Chittenden Town Hall at 12 noon. Open to public, RSVP call by Friday prior, 483-6244. Gene Sargent. Bring your own place settings. Seniors $3.50 for 60+. Under 60, $5. No holidays. 337 Holden Rd., Chittenden.
10 a.m. Robin Chestnut-Tangerman invites his constituency for coffee at Pawlet Library, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Chat with Robin, sip a coffee, find a good book. 141 School St, Pawlet.
7 p.m. Back to the 80s Dance Party at Castleton American Legion, 7-10 p.m. $15 includes snacks, door prizes, DJ MC Sounds. $50 cash prize for best 80s outfit. Benefits Castleton VFD. Tickets at backtothe80scastleton.eventbrite. com. 378 Route 4A W, Castleton.
Rutland Rotary
Nor’Beaster: Dazed & Defrosted
Michele Fay Band
Tobacco Cessation Group
Hair – The Tribal Rock Musical
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
11:30 a.m. Dazed & Defrosted spring concert festival at Killington Resort, Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars at K1. Soft bumps, cold brews, on-snow demos, live music. Killington Ambassadors will be handing out free temporary tattoos. Music: DJ Dave spinning 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. BRYAC Funk All-Stars 1:303:30 p.m. DJ Dave 3:30-4 p.m. Madaila 4-6 p.m. Details, killington.com.
7:30 p.m. Michele Fay Band perform original and Americana music at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. $20 tickets. Pre-dinner available. BYOB venue. Info, brandon-music.net. 7:30 p.m. Pentangle Arts presents Hair: the Original Tribal Rock Musical, at Woodstock’s Town Hall Theatre, 31 the Green, Woodstock. Tickets $25 kids, $35 members, $38 senior, $40 adults. pentanglearts.org.
SUNDAY
APRIL 22
12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net. 4:30 p.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at RRMC Physiatry Conference Room (PM&R) off Outpatient Physical Therapy Waiting Room. 160 Allen St., Rutland. 6 p.m. Legion Auxiliary Unit #32 meeting, 33 Washington St., Rutland. 6 p.m. light meal, social time. 6:30 p.m. regular meeting for members, including nominations for officer elections to be held in May.
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
Earth Day
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.
Okemo’s Last Day
9 a.m. Okemo Mountain Resort’s last day of the season is today! okemo.com.
Earth Day Celebration
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT VINS SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 20-21
10 a.m. VINS holds all-weekend celebration of Earth Day, in conjunction with the Year of the Bird. Mini Bio-Blitz, feedings, fairy houses, raptor encounters, geology hike, workshops, tours, more. Full schedule at vinsweb.org. Admission. 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee.
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Bikram Yoga **
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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.
Earth Day Event
9:30 a.m. BROC hosts Earth Day event with Same Sun. Entertainment by local kids, “Clean Up Kids,” goodie givewaway, drone fly-over. Free, open to public. 9:30-11 a.m. 45 Union St., Rutland.
Morning Yoga
10:30 a.m. Morning Yoga with Dawn Sunday mornings at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. $12 or 10 classes for $90. All levels welcome, bring your own mat. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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10A • MUSIC
SCENE
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
Calendar: Events, continued continued from page 9A
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.
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 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. 802747-3768.
CCV Job Hunt Helper
11:45 a.m. CCV Job Hunt Helper Joe Alford will be available at Rutland Free Library, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. to help job seekers find employment: writing resume and cover letter, apply for jobs online, assess skills and interests, use internet to explore career options, and learn about education and training programs. 10 Court St., Rutland. 802-773-1860.
Active Seniors Lunch
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Tuesdays 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.
Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg
WEDNESDAY
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.
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.
Tick Talk
6:30 p.m. CCCA sponsors talk on pervasive problem of ticks in Vermont with Bradley J. Tompkins from Vt Dept of Health. Learn the who, what, when and where of tick-borne disease risk in Vermont, how to best prevent, and best actions to take after a tick bite. 37 High St., Cavendish. All area residents welcome. 802-226-7736.
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.
Bird Migration Program
7 p.m. Rutland County Audubon program: There and back again - migration patterns of golden-winged and blue-winged warblers, at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Free, open to public. birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY
SATURDAY
APRIL 18 CASTLETON
APRIL 20 BOMOSEEN
APRIL 21 BOMOSEEN
7 p.m. Fine Arts Center
6 p.m. Iron lantern
6 p.m. Iron lantern
KILLINGTON
BRANDON
BRANDON
6 p.m. Liquid Art
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music
RUTLAND
CASTLETON
KILLINGTON
7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre
7 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria
11:30 a.m. Killington Resort
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
KILLINGTON
Castleton String Ensemble
Open Mic
Illusionist Rick Thomas
Full Band Open Mic
9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter
THURSDAY
APRIL 19 KILLINGTON
7:30 p.m. The Foundry Joey Leone
MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio
Gary Wade
Danika & The Jeb
Josh Jakab
Steve Kyhill
Michele Fay Band
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel 8 p.m. The Foundry
8 p.m. The Foundry
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
9 p.m. Moguls
9 p.m. Moguls
Joey Leone Duo
The Idiots
Season Ending All Request Night w/ DJ Dave
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Northern Homespun
RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose
12 p.m. Wild Fern
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
RUTLAND 6 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Plumb Bobs Duo
9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic
MONDAY
Dazed and Defrosted Concert w/ DJ Dave, BRYAC Funk All-Stars, Madaila
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel
Haley Jane & the Primates
STOCKBRIDGE
30th and Final Mini Skirt Party Joey Leone Duo
Tony Lee Thomas Duo Super Stash Bros.
RUTLAND
APRIL 23
LUDLOW
9 p.m. The Killarney
Open Mic w/ King Arthur Jr.
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie
WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Open Mic Night
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
TUESDAY
DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
APRIL 24
Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T
Aaron Audet
WOODSTOCK
CASTLETON
7 p.m. Clear River Tavern
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
Josh Jakab
POULTNEY
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theatre
PITTSFIELD Open Mic Jam w/ Rhys Chalmers & Eric
7 p.m. Taps Tavern Miss Guided Angels
RUTLAND 8 p.m. Muckenschnabel’s Nikki Adams
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
International Night w/ DJ Mega
STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern
DJ Dirty D
Whiskey River
STOCKBRIDGE
SUNDAY
6 p.m. Stoneybrook Tavern Wayne Canney
APRIL 22 KILLINGTON
7 p.m. The Wild Fern
1 p.m. Moguls
Rick Redington 4/20 Celebration w/ Ithaca Crew
TINMOUTH 8 p.m. Community Center
Rick Redington
April Contra Dance: Cloud 10 w/ Luke Donforth Calling
WOODSTOCK
WOODSTOCK
7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theatre
7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theatre
HAIR: The Tribal Rock Musical
HAIR: The Tribal Rock Musical
HAIR: The Tribal Rock Musical
Pig Roast Closing Party w/ DJ Dave, Daniel Brown, Super Stash Bros. 4 p.m. The Foundry
Jazz Night w/ Summit Pond Quartet
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Duane Carleton
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria 7 p.m. Casella Theater
Castleton University Jazz Ensemble
POULTNEY 8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam
RUTLAND 7 p.m. The Venue
Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson
8 p.m. Center Street Alley Trivia
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic w/ Krishna Guthrie
JUMPS • 11A
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
Sculpture:
Andrea Mead Lawrence
Select Board:
Killington evaluates town merger position, Green Mountain Golf Course
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ry,” said Shaheen, “when you hit that Zen moment where everything else disappears, and the line between creator and creation becomes indistinguishable.” The sculpture is one in a series planned for downtown Rutland locations. The sculptures are carved by hand from “Danby White” marble, quarried at Dorset Mountain and donated by Vermont Quarries of Mendon. “The Jungle Book” by Barre artist Sean Hunter Williams is already in place on Center Street. The series includes a planned sculpture highlighting the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, the first official black regiment created in the Union Army after the Emancipation Proclamation; and a piece honoring Revolutionary War hero Ann Story. The Ann Story, 54th Regiment and Lawrence sculptures will be carved this summer and early fall. Other possible subjects include Rutland residents and Civil War figures Edward and William Ripley, Rutland’s John Deere, Norman Rockwell, Ethan Allen, and Martin Henry Freeman, a Rutland native who became the nation’s first African-American college president in 1856. The project was inspired by a South Dakota public art project that includes bronze sculptures of all U.S. presidents, which GMP vice president Steve Costello, who founded Rutland Blooms, saw. Carving Studio and Sculpture Center Executive Director Carol Driscoll said the series had already exceeded her initial hopes, with expectations for five sculptures to be complete and installed by fall. The goal is to commission and install at least 10 sculptures by 2022.
erating in the red, a fact that became unavoidable during budget discussions for the town report, and how to turn that trend around. The topic has urgency because the golf course is due to open for the season in three weeks. As with the town manager selection, the Select Board brought the problem to the residents. Updated golf course stats reveal that in the last five years, only 2014 showed positive revenue of $1,100 over expenses, and $23,000 below operating costs. The board members agreed that there has been no wrongdoing, but the way the books were kept led to confusion. Originally the golf course was combined with town expenses, said McGrath. “When the golf course was on a calendar year there were a lot of things you did not see, there was no separate audit, it did not have its own bank account,” she explained. “At the end of the year the financials look different than six or seven months before, because things aren’t being put in the right place, commingled or misattributed. ... You’re not seeing the actual numbers so you’re not seeing the actual depth of the problem.” Haff said, “I don’t think there’s any hidden agenda here, not everybody knows how to read those types of financials. It cannot cover its capital expenses and truly move forward … This golf course is about $500,000-$600,000 behind in needed capital improvements,” he added. “The goal is to get the golf course off the voters and get it so it is making an operating profit and reinvest those funds to take care of the capital needs of the golf course.” Other facets of discussion involved day-to-day operations, the overall direction of the golf course into the future, marketing to bring more people to it, and how those things would be accomplished – in-house, with a consultant, or through a management company? Jim Haff has been acting as liaison with Brown Golf Management of Bluffton, S.C., and he offered a review of past negotiations with Brown Golf. Haff said that when he was on the Select Board in 2011-2012 GMNGC management brought Brown Golf
Fuel:
Stations adjust to new laws
continued from page 2A tion has been declining for the last 25 years. Natural gas is competing with gasoline. Finally, the seasonal ebb and flow of tourists doesn’t pay the bills year-round. And pumps are expensive: new pumps cost up to $20,000 apiece, depending on the model, features and electronic innards. The Hayeses take a similar view. Giving up the gasoline sales will have “zero” impact, Carol Hayes said. People will still come into the store: they buy grocery staples there, and it is also a Vermont Fish & Wildlife reporting station. “For us the cost of maintaining the gasoline, all the permits and the inspection and licenses, it counteracts any profit you’re going to make, plus the increased cost if you were putting in new tanks,” she said. The Wooden Barrel has been for sale since before the Hayeses came back on Nov. 1, 2017. “We’ve had one nibble but nothing more,” said Carol Hayes. The Wooden Barrel tanks were emptied on March 7. Gulf Oil owned the gasoline – the Hayeses only paid for it after they sold it – so no money was due to them when it was taken out. The Hayeses have until the end of 2018 to apply for funding to remove the tanks. The loan application comes with a list of environmental inspectors and contractors and has two parts: one for personal data and one for the business. To help out, the state has a loan program,
secured by a 10-year mortgage. The loan is to cover costs of removing, replacing or upgrading tank systems and is available mainly to those affected by the statute, explained June Reilly, assistant coordinator for underground storage tanks with the Waste Management Prevention Division of the Dept. of Environmental Conservation. The cost could run $3,000 to $20,000, depending on the number of tanks involved, tank size and physical conditions. The mortgage is interest-free to tank owners who own fewer than five facilities, and is available at 2 percent APR to the others. The funds are also available to replace heating oil tanks, she said. Of 26 facilities tallied on Jan. 1, four have replaced their singlewalled tanks, Reilly said. Other facilities have lined their single-walled tanks with fiberglass for a 10-year warranty period, another option. Reilly said three gas stations in Vermont – Wooden Barrel, Mobil on West Street, and one other – have closed their pumps because all their tanks are single-walled. Others closed for a variety of reasons, some long ago. “A lot of people took this as an opportunity to make business decisions about the store,” she said. “If you’re driving around the state and you see a gas station that has gone out of business, don’t assume it’s because of this law.”
to the Select Board, and the board hired Brown Golf under contract to conduct an analysis of the course. Haff said Brown Golf made several proposals, including continuing on the present path, either hiring a consultant or as management, and he endorsed continuing to work with Brown. He said that significant time was spent with Brown Golf then, “so they have a head start on what other companies would do.” Patty McGrath expressed doubt that another company would be able to step in quickly enough, given the time constraint. Select Board members and members of the public expressed their desire to retain control over the quality of operations. Haff said that any contract with BGM would include monthly meetings between the management company and the Select Board. “This contract has so many safety nets in it,” he said. “There is nothing that says these people are going to come in and do what they want, it’s what we want them to do.” The proposed contract is that Brown would get a management fee but no percentage of revenues. In response to Ed Fowler’s concern about the town’s expense in keeping the golf course afloat with infusions of cash, Haff said the golf course was voted as an enterprise fund and should pay for itself based on fees and income revenue. The town is responsible for bond payments. “This town needs to realize we are still liable and responsible for maintaining this golf course to a certain degree to keep people coming here to golf,” Haff said. “We’re trying to turn around this $20,000-$30,000 loss every year,” Finneron emphasized. At 9:40 p.m. the board went into back-to-back executive sessions to discuss options for interim town manager and the golf course. While officially no action was taken, the board did authorize Haff to move forward with completing a contract with Brown Golf. The board expects to have final information regarding an interim town manager at its regular meeting April 17.
Leg update: Thoughts from Sen. Alison Clarkson on systemic inequalities continued from page 5A Vermont’s workforce. Closing the wage gap would not only add $1 billion into Vermont’s economy it would reduce our poverty rate by 57 percent. It would improve women’s lives, help families make ends meet and increase Vermont’s income tax base and grow Vermont’s economy. Governor Scott signed a resolution in a public ceremony acknowledging we need to fill this gap and voicing support for the bill H. 294. Senate Economic Development is working on this bill, H.294 which we hope will be an additional tool to break the cycle of pay inequity and further help Vermont eliminate the wage gap. This bill would prohibit prospective employers from requesting a job applicant’s salary history,
Mud season:
use current or past compensation as criteria for application, or to determine whether to interview based on current or past compensation. Too often women unknowingly perpetuate inequitable compensation when they are asked to provide their salary history in the job interview process. The problem begins right out of college – with men being offered 6.6 percent more than women. And, in a study which analyzed job offers – with the same job/same title, 69 percent of the time men were offered more in compensation. The Vermont Commission on Women and the Change The Story project have been very helpful in further illuminating this persistent problem
and highlighting this opportunity for change. On Monday, April 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit helped us close the wage gap by ruling in the case Rizo v. Fresno County Office of Education that employers can no longer justify paying women less than a man doing similar work because of her salary history. I appreciate hearing from you. I can be reached by email: aclarkson@leg.state.vt.us or by phone at the Statehouse (Tues-Fri) 828-2228 or at home (Sat-Mon) 457-4627. To get more information on the Vermont Legislature, and the bills which have been proposed and passed, visit the legislative website: legislature.vermont.gov.
Harrison update
continued from page 5A scheduled to adjourn on May 11, tion funding bills. And last month, a NEA and holds promise that all sides the next few weeks will determine if proposed amendment encouraging can come up with a path forward in the session will be extended to work a discussion on the issue generated a the final weeks of the session. out differences or the legislature will flooding of grassroots calls in opposi“We recognize the fundamental return in June to fix “must pass” bills tion by union members. shift a statewide health care comlike the state budget or education Since then and following conmission is in our relationship with financing. versations in the House Education local school boards,” Martha Allen, Let’s hope for a short “mud seaCommittee, State House hallways NEA Board President said. “But it is son.” and within the NEA Board and staff, clear that unless our members have Teachers union changes course on the union has come out in favor of a the opportunity to work as equals health care with school boards in “THE GOVERNOR BELIEVES HE HAS Since last spring, the Govdetermining their health ernor’s proposal to move the benefits, and unless A NON-NEGOTIABLE POSITION,” negotiating of health care strong reform measures SENATE PRESIDENT TIM ASHE SAID. benefits for K-12 teachare pursued and achieved ers and school staff from by school employees and the local level to statewide, has been uniform statewide benefit for health- school boards to bring down the contentious and divisive. It ended up care. While not necessarily in line irrationally high costs of health care, with a very rare tie vote on the House with the administration’s proposal Vermont’s public school employfloor last May and ultimately led to a from last year, the move is a signifiees will continue to see health care veto of the state budget and educacant change of position by Vermont become less affordable.”
12A • ROCKIN’
THE REGION
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
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Fresh off an incredible pond skimming event, Killington Resort has another big party this weekend combined with an awesome concert. This Saturday,
rockin’ the region by dj dave hoffenberg
April 21, the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar will be hosting the season pass holder party with a free barbecue from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Right on the snow in front of you will be a big stage for the fourth annual Dazed and Defrosted concert which is free to the public and all ages are welcome. I will be kicking things off at 11:30 a.m and spinning your favorite tunes to ski, ride and dance to. The BRYAC Funk All-Stars from Bridgeport, Conn., hit the stage for a funkin’ good set from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Closing the show will be Madaila, the psych-pop juggernaut from Burlington. I had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Volo and Cyrus Madan from BRYAC and Eric B. Maier from Madaila to see what they have in store. BRYAC stands for Black Rock Yacht and Athletic Club which is a restaurant in Bridgeport that the band has a residency at every Wednesday night. They’ve been holding that down for five years now. They play two sets for funk night and it’s the place to be. Volo said, “It’s always raging.” If you have not been before, Volo added, “You are missing out one of Connecticut’s finest best kept secrets.” The band can definitely call themselves an “All-Star” band because its made up of members of Deep Banana Blackout and Kung Fu. The BRYAC Funk All-Stars are: Rob Somerville (sax and vocals,
Deep Banana Blackout/ Kung Fu), Cyrus Madan (Hammond organ, Deep Banana Blackout), Rob Volo (trombone and vocals, Deep Banana Blackout), Adrian Tramontano (drums, Kung Fu), Chris DeAngelis (bass and vocals, Kung Fu) and Fuzz Sangiovanni (guitar and vocals, Deep Banana Blackout). This Saturday you can expect a dance party from start to finish with some antics from Sangiovanni, as well. They will all tell you that every night they play is a “Pawty!” Their repertoire consists of deep cuts from jazz, soul, and funk, with a little Latin spice to bring the heat. Speaking of heat, they are the only band I know with their own hot sauce. Madan said, “Some bands have t-shirts and some [have] lighters, but we have our own hot sauce.” The original premise was to have a funk band with no guitars. Everybody above but Sangiovanni and Volo have been in from day one. Jesse Gibbon (keys, Elle King/Schleigho) is also from the beginning, but he is currently out on tour. Volo joined the group a year in and Sangiovanni is a special guest from time to time. Speaking of guests, they regularly have some monster players from the music business join them like Rob Compa (guitarist, Dopapod) and Eric Kalb (drums, DBB/ Greyboy All-Stars). They’ve also had members of Jazz is Dead and Turkuaz sit in. Volo said the reason for the band was that they have all known each other for so long, and that it’s such a fun thing for them to do. Madan said, “I completely blame Somerville for this one. He was looking for work and one of our friends, Dave Chard, just opened this bar with some other friends. I’m pretty sure he was working the angle that he would come in and be a guest bartender one night a week. Dave had other ideas and said there are some
really good musicians that live around here, so why don’t you put together a weekly music thing and that’s pretty much how this came about.” Madan said the first few gigs they had two keyboards with no guitar which they liked and it kind of blossomed from there. Madan said, “Over the past couple of years, it’s basically been a rotating chair of some really incredible musicians. Funk Night has become a staple of Fairfield Avenue.” They have started to branch out a little bit and have gone to Thunder Road in Somerville, Mass., the Electric Haze in Worcester, Mass. and up to Albany, N.Y. This will be the band’s first time in Killington but all the members have played here
dison County and went to school in Middlebury, and Ryan is from the Northeast Kingdom. “Born and raised in Vermont is something we’re all pretty proud of,” said Maier. Daly has the best ear for production and arrangements. Daly, Maier and Coons are the three main singers who’ve been singing together for a long time and have a natural good mix of voices. Maier said, “For the most part, it’s a three part harmony in that rock/pop tradition. It’s pretty fun to sing.” Daly had the idea for Madaila. He brought some new music to Maier and Coons at their recording studio in Burlington. Maier wasn’t planning on another band, but after hearing the demos, ev-
“SOME BANDS HAVE T-SHIRTS AND SOME [HAVE] LIGHTERS, BUT WE HAVE OUR OWN HOT SAUCE,” MADAN SAID. a bunch over the years. Madaila will definitely keep the dance party going. They don’t like to say they play a certain genre of music, but everything they play is upbeat and danceable. They describe themselves as psychpop music. Maier said, “Some people like to dance to it while some like to veg out, stand there and just look at the intricate parts. That’s kind of the psych part of the pysch-pop.” Madaila is made up of: Mark Daly (guitar/vocals/primary songwriter), Maier (keyboard and vocals), Walker Allen (guitar/keyboard), Jer Coons (bass and vocals) and Dan Ryan (drums). They are all born and raised in Vermont and call Burlington home. The band formed in 2014, but Maier and Daly have been playing together since high school. This is their third long-term project together stemming from 2003. Four of them are from Ad-
eryone fell for them. They started working on some of the music at the studio and Maier was interested in the business side of things, so he took over that front. He said, “Basically we’ve been growing it together equally with him writing the tunes and leading on the art side and I’m leading on the business side.” They knew of Dan Ryan from the Burlington music scene, as he is one of the best drummers around. Maier said, “We were a little intimidated by him. He’s been a nasty player since he was 12.” Walker is the newest member and Maier knew him growing up and had played with him in the past. He said, “He’s a pretty funny guy. With everyone, it’s definitely a small world type of thing. There’s all these connections both personal and musical and professional, which is cool and very Vermont, I would say.” The band has progressed quite
well over the short time they’ve been together. They just got back from playing the U.S. Open in Colorado, which Maier said was amazing. “Being flown in to do something that you used to do in your basement is pretty cool. We had VIP passes to watch the snowboarding event. The whole place is like an adult playground with treats galore,” Maier said. They played in downtown Vail, opening up for Børns and playing to about 4,500 people. Their alterego band, The Medallions, played an after party at Shakedown Bar and someone from Ween sat in with them. Madaila categorically denies that they are connected to the Medallions but they do admit that the five members of the Medallions look a whole, whole lot like their five members – like a lot, lot. You have to check out the “VH1 Behind the Music s—the Medallions” which can be found on Madaila’s website. Maier said that he and Daly both have a common goal for the band that is not just the music part. He said, “Anything we put out into the world, we want to be a good representative of us. We want it to have some kind of magic to it that’s beyond just the music. I think we both have a pretty strong eye for how we represent the band. That’s a lot in the stuff we do and focusing on our stage presence or what we wear – our branding, as some would call it. We know who we are and that we’re weird and we believe that’s what makes us unique.” People have responded well to it so they’re just trying to proceed patiently and not be over ambitious. Besides the good music, many people talk about their outfits. Daly is the designer for those and is currently working on some new ones that none of the band has seen and they may be revealed here in Killington. Maier said, Rockin’ the region, page 25A
Mud season:
Hikers eager to get on the trails, asked to observe posted trail closures, warnings
continued from page 4A The period of snowmelt and muddy trails varies considerably throughout Vermont depending on elevation, solar exposure, depth of snowpack, and amount of spring rainfall. Even as it warms up in town, our mountains are hiding cold, wet, snowy, and icy conditions that may persist deep into spring. Hikers who find themselves at high elevations will need better traction and warmer clothes than the valley may hint at. The GMC encourages hikers to use their best judgment. If you encounter conditions you are not prepared for, please turn around. The mountain will be there another day. If a trail is muddy, even if it is not officially closed, please find an alternative area to hike in. “Dry trails at lower elevations, dirt roads, and recreation paths all provide excellent opportunities for spring activities,” said Mike DeBonis, executive director of the Green Mountain Club. “Until the end of May, consider hiking on south-facing slopes and lower elevations where the sun can dry out the trails sooner.” The Green Mountain Club, the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, and the Green Mountain National Forest thank hikers for their cooperation in helping to maintain one of Vermont’s finest recreational resources, our hiking trails.
For information on mud season and alternative hike suggestions, call the GMC’s visitor center at 802-244-7037 (or email gmc@greenmountainclub.org) or the Vermont State Parks Call Center at 1-888-409-7579 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.). In addition, a weekly trail update with the latest conditions and a list of alternative hikes will be posted on the Vermont State Parks website at: vtstateparks. com/hiking.html#mudSeasonHiking. Established in 1910 to build the Long Trail, the Green Mountain Club is a private non-profit organization with over 9,500 members. The GMC is dedicated to maintaining, managing, and protecting Vermont’s historic Long Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Northeast Kingdom lands and advocating for hiking opportunities in Vermont. Every year more than 1,000 volunteers work so that future generations will enjoy the 500-mile Long Trail System. The Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) encompasses more than 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont, forming the largest contiguous public land area in the state. Located within a day’s drive of more than 70 million people, the GMNF is a destination for visitors seeking a variety of recreation opportunities. The Forest includes three nationally designated trails: The
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT), Long National Recreation Trail (LT), and the Robert Frost National Recreation Trail. The Forest also includes approximately 900 miles of multiple-use trails for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and bicycling. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/gmfl.
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GMC music League of Vt. Writers meeting to feature tips for dept. presents spring concerts publishing success April 20, 28—POULTKILLINGTON—The League of Vermont Writers (LVW) is hosting The Road to Publication, a day-long meeting on April 28 that will help writers to get their novel or non-fiction book published. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Summit Lodge, 200 Summit Road, Killington. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes lunch. The cost is $49 for LVW members and $69 for non-members, if received by April 20. The rate after that date and for walk-ins is $99 (without lunch), so early registration is encouraged. Register at leagueofvermontwriters.org. The program includes three information-packed sessions on the basics of pitching and landing an agent, led by writing and marketing consultants Annalisa Parent and Jennifer Wilkov. They will talk about query letters, how to fine-tune the first five pages of a manuscript and in-person pitch sessions with agents, including common mistakes that would-be writers make. In his talk, “The Straight and Crooked Paths to Publication,” Jeff Sharlet will describe different approaches to publication and address such issues as small traditional publishers vs. the “Big Five” publishing houses and submission of a book proposal or a full manuscript. He also will discuss the role of agents and how to build an author profile to engage agents. In conjunction with the April 28 program, the League is sponsoring a free open mic and social (cash bar), Lit By the Fire, the evening before, beginning at 7 p.m. in the lodge’s library. RSVP by April 20 to Alyssa Berthiaume at alyssa.berthiaume@gmail.com.
NEY—The Green Mountain College and Community Concert Band will perform a free spring concert on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall, of works by Aurelio Bonelli, George Butterworth, and Elliot Del Borgo. Directed by James Cassarino, the band includes students, faculty, and community. The Green Mountain College Choir and Cantorion will present its annual spring choir concert on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall. Directed by James Cassarino, this popular event will offer choral selections based on Shaker songs, the poetry of Shakespeare, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, Christina Rosetti, and songs celebrating music. Both concerts are free and open to the public. Green Mountain College is located at One Brennan Circle, Poultney.
350Vermont offers play reading, workshop centered around climate change Saturday, April 21, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—350Vermont and In Tandem Arts are hosting ClimateAct: A Participatory Play Reading in Rutland on Saturday, April 21 at 77 Gallery, 77 Grove St., Rutland. The event is a theater workshop and forum for dialogue in tandem with a participatory reading of short plays. Actors will choose from dramatic, experimental, and/or comedic pieces to perform sight unseen. Viewers will gain perspective on issues related to climate change through exposure to cultural vantage points from around the globe. Actors (and curious newbies – no experience necessary!) should arrive at 1 p.m. to prepare for the
reading. The general public is invited to come at 3 p.m. There will be a casual potluck to follow. Curated by In Tandem Arts, the plays are selected from a collection of 50 original works that address an aspect of climate change by playwrights from 25 different cultures. This event is suitable for adults and youth in high school or older. Admission is by sliding scale donation: $5 students and low-income, $10 general, and $15 or $20 for those that are able to help cover costs for others. For more information, visit 350vermont.org/events/ or call 831-236-6247.
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Ice has a detrimental effect on the forest. Through experimentation, researchers are finding out just how bad it can be.
VINS talks with ice storm-creators Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m.— QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites the public to join a discussion – “Why Ice Storms Are Not Cool” – based on research undertaken at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, with Lindsey Rustad, team leader of the Ice Storm Experiment. The discussion will be held Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the VINS pavilion. During the winter of 2015/2016, Hubbard Brook researchers succeeded in creating one of Mother Nature’s most extreme winter events: an ice storm. The team of scientists trekked into the forest in pre-dawn, single-digit temperatures and, using fire hoses and high-pressure pumps, sprayed water 100 feet into the air. Decked in ice from base to tip, the forest was un-
deniably beautiful, until it literally began falling apart, enabling researchers to assess the initial damage and monitor the longterm consequences in the aftermath of this human-made ice storm. Although ice storms are related to climate change and expected to become more severe in our region, they are unpredictable and difficult to study. Learn about this exciting and ongoing research effort and gain a better understanding of the impacts of these powerful and curiously aesthetic extreme weather events have on our region. The event is free and open to the public; a $10 donation is suggested. Light refreshments will be served. VINS is located at 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee. For more information, visit vinsweb.org.
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Pentangle Arts’ “Hair” celebrates the play’s 50th anniversary
April 19-22—WOODSTOCK—Pentangle Arts is excited to announce its live production of “Hair – The Tribal Rock Musical” in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The production, directed by Joey Murray, with music direction by Rob Baumgartner, opens with a preview April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Tom O’Horgan, who directed the premiere in 1967, said at the time that he saw “Hair” as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create “a theatre form whose demeanor, language, clothing, dance, and even its name accurately reflects a social epoch in full explosion.” Similarly, Murray said in his director’s note, “The political and social parallels between now and the late 1960s is uncanny. Creating this production of ‘Hair’ seems not only poignant and timely; it feels necessary.” But don’t expect this rendition to mirror the original, the revival or the movie. While staying true to the script and score, the set design, lighting and direction are completely Murray’s vision, which is grounded in the polarized world in which we live. The production does not sugar coat the difficult themes of sex, sexism, racism, war and violence, but does so with an undercurrent of love. Pentangle’s Executive Director Alita Wilson described the organization’s decision to produce this show: “There are times when art should do more than entertain, it must hold a mirror up to difficult societal realities pervading our daily lives and discourse.” She continued to explain her quick decision to hire Murray to direct the show, and said, “It was his visionary direction, respect and commitment to a collaborative process demonstrated in his direction of our fall 2017 production of ‘Cabaret.’ Joey does not direct a show in isolation, nor does he arrive on the first day of rehearsal with a fully fleshed-out vision. His casting process is slow and deliberate. ‘Hair’ was cast with the assistance of music director Rob Baumgartner and choreographer Tesha Buss. Each actor was selected with care. I think audiences will be blown away by their collective and individual talent and the degree to which they have created a tightly knit and completely unique and powerful tribe.” This presentation of “Hair” deals with mature themes
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Michael Viruet portrays Berger, one of the lead roles in “Hair,” being performed by Pentangle Arts in the play’s 50th anniversary year. and includes elements of nudity, sex, drugs and violence. “Hair” opens with a preview April 19, with additional performances on April 20-21 and April 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., and April 22 and 29 at 4 p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre is located at 31 the Green in Woodstock. For tickets and more information, visit pentanglearts.org/hair.
Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.—CAVENDISH—As part of its continuing series of nature talks, the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will sponsor a talk at the town office on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. on the pervasive problem of ticks in Vermont. Bradley J. Tompkins, epidemiologist and program chief of the ickborne and enteric diseases division at the Vermont Department of Health will
share information about the changing landscape of tick borne diseases in Vermont. Come learn about the who, what, when, and where of tick borne disease risk in Vermont, how to best prevent tick bites and the best actions to take after a tick bite. The Cavendish Town Office is located at 37 High St., Cavendish. All area residents are welcome. For more information, call 802226-7736.
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Frank Chase returns to Killington for two-night party Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Renowned pianist and entertainer Frank Chase returns to Killington for a special two-night “Ol Fahts’ Party” at The Foundry on Wednesday and Thursday, April 25-26. Chase will be joined on stage by Rutland radio personality and musician Terry Jaye, and will be performing his signature repertoire of jazz, boogie-woogie, blues and other popular music, interspersed with his unique sense of humor. Entertainment, billed as Chase and Smoking Jaye, begins at 6 p.m. each night. The popular entertainer has a longstanding presence in the Killington entertainment scene, having performed
for many seasons at the Mountain Inn, the Summit Lodge and most recently at the Foundry. He is a student of the New Orleans music scene, and has performed many times in New Orleans at Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. He is also popular in various resort areas throughout New England including Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Lake Winnipesaukee and Cape Cod. Internationally, Chase has entertained crowds in Norway, The Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and the U.K. The Foundry at Summit Pond is located on the Killington Road in Killington. For more information, call 802-422-3007.
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Dustin Hoffman stars as Benjamin Braddock in the 1967 film, “The Graduate.”
FOLA classics series concludes with 1967 film“The Graduate” Saturday, April 21, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will present the 1967 classic “The Graduate” as the final film in its Classics of the 60s film series on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. “The Graduate” is a 1967 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols and written by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham, based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Charles Webb, who wrote it shortly after graduating from Williams College. A plot of this classic film follows its protagonist’s transition into adulthood. The film tells the story of
21-year-old Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a recent college graduate with no well-defined aim in life, who is seduced by an older woman, Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), and then falls in love with her daughter Elaine (Katharine Ross). The movie was a critical success as well as a financial one. It also introduced the Simon and Garfunkel song, “Mrs. Robinson.” The film is open to everyone and is free; donations are appreciated. Popcorn and water will be provided. The Town Hall is located at 37 Depot St., Ludlow. For more information, call 802-228-7239 or visit fola.us.
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Danika & The Jeb, Michele Fay Band, play back-to-back nights at Brandon Music Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.—Danika & The Jeb are dynamic, uplifting, and fun, while their music is a soulful combination of artfully written songs and powerful musical phrasing. The duo performs at Brandon Music on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. When asked about why she has never applied to “American Idol,” Danika said “I never looked at the music industry like a lottery. I don’t need to buy a ticket. I simply need to be an artist.” Grandnephew to the great country guitarist
Clyde Moody, Jeb Hart can craft a story with six strings. Despite a car accident that left him unable to play for several years, Hart’s determination to overcome prevailed. After listening to him perform, the two most common responses from fans are: “The best guitar player I’ve ever heard,” and “It sounds like there’s two of him.” Then, on Saturday, the Michele Fay Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. show at Brandon Music. This energetic and unpretentious group brings forth
a comfortable groove of folk, swing, and bluegrassinfluenced songs, woven seamlessly together. Fay’s heartfelt lyrics are central to the ensemble, as she sings with a crystal clear, authentic voice. 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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BROC celebrates Earth Day with solar event Tuesday, April 24, 9:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—Come celebrate! On Tuesday, April 24, BROC Community Action and Same Sun of Vermont will host an Earth Day event celebrating the completion of the largest rooftop solar array in downtown Rutland. Join the celebration at 45 Union St., Rutland from 9:30-11 a.m. The collaboration with Same Sun, USDA Vermont Rural Development and Green Mountain Power, 213 (290 watt) rooftop solar panels are soaking up the sun which will save BROC Community Action nearly a quarter million dollars over their useful life (30 years) and offset nearly 56,000 pounds of carbon pollution per year. There will be entertainment by local first graders “Clean Up Kids,” Earth Day giveaways and a drone fly-over of the finished product. This free event is open to the public.
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VINS holds weekend-long celebration of Planet Earth Learn how to be “bird-friendly and planet-friendly” in daily life. Simple changes around the house or yard can be bird-friendly and better for the climate. Explore the habitat needs of local animals by building fairy houses for them in the woods. Take a guided hike down to the famous Quechee Gorge and marvel at millions of years of geological
Monday, April 23, 6 p.m.— KILLINGTON—Ready for softball? The Killington Softball League is starting to prepare for the upcoming spring/ summer season – we’re just waiting on spring. If you’re interested in forming a team, playing
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CCV hosts “Ways to Save on College” information night Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Community College of Vermont (CCV)-Rutland will host an information night on Wednesday, April 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. to discuss ways to save money on a college degree. Topics covered will include early college and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, as well as direct admissions and other programs. Pizza will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Community College of Vermont is located at 60 West St., Rutland. For more information, contact Nathan Astic by calling 802-786-2534 or email nathan.astin@ccv.edu.
change. Meet some of the resident raptors and reptiles up close, and learn what can be done to help these majestic creatures thrive in their environments. For a full schedule of events, visit vinsweb.org or call 802-359-5000. Events are included with admission. VINS Nature Center is located at 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee.
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The 506 Bistro serves a simple, seasonal menu featuring Vermont highlights. Set in the open bar and lounge, the atmosphere is casual and warm. Your are likely to be served a yankee pot roast, a great organic burger from a nearby farm or fresh strawberry shortcake with Vermont berries. Local, simple, home cooked is what we are all about. (802) 457-5000
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Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594
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The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for daily specials. (802) 422-4411
Liquid Art
Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain. LiquidartVT.com (802) 422-2787.
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The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski Chef prepared, family friendly, Located in On magazines The River Inn, Woodstock favorite restaurant. Choices VT pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a may be the name of the restaurant but A short scenic drive from Killington great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & it is also what you get. Soup of the day, condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251. shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant. Lookout Tavern com (802) 422-4030 With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato Foundry fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and Enjoy an intimate dining menu or dinner options are always a good selection tavern specials at Killington’s only and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. waterside dining that also has live Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt. entertainment every Friday and com (802) 422-5665 Saturday. Appetizers include crab cakes, buffalo drumsticks and a cheese slate while the entrees include chicken Marsala, meat loaf, steamed lobster and more. The tavern menu features nachos, fried fish sandwich, teriyaki steak sandwich and others. Voted the best ribs and burger in www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335 Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, Highline Lodge buckets of chicken wings, salads, Visit the Highline lodge. Join us in subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle our newly renovated fireplace lounge HIGHLINE LODGE KILLINGTON VERMONT and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777 featuring craft cocktails, local brews, small plates and lively conversation. Our in-house restaurant offers fresh, seasonal local fare with a menu Mountain Top Inn & changing monthly. The intimate dining room and outside patio are the Resort perfect spots for private events, conferences and weddings. Contact Kristen Whether staying overnight or Anderson at kristen@highlinelodge.com. 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 JAX At Killington’s hometown bar, you’re bound 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! to have a good time with good food. Just a short drive from Killington. www.mountaintopinn.com Starters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and 802-483-2311 salads are all available. With live entertainment seven days a week, they’re always serving food until last call. www.supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-5334
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Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802-775-2290, redcloverinn.com
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Being Killington’s largest and most exciting venue, you’re bound to have a good time in here. Party the night away and feed yourself on delicious food such as chicken wings, onion rings, French fries or even a bowl of bacon. If that doesn’t interest you, you’re able to make your own pizza, by the slice or the whole pie. www.picklebarrelnightclub.com (802) 422-3035
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If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
Sugar & Spice
Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice. com (802) 773-7832
O’Dwyer’s Public House
O’Dwyer’s Public House at the Summit Lodge welcomes you to enjoy traditional Irish fare including Guinness Stew, Seafood Pie and Bangers and Mash, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Irish and local brews are on tap, and we have live music every weekend! (802) 422-3535.
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
Tokyo House
Tokyo House offers authentic and delicious tasting Japanese cuisine in Rutland, VT. Tokyo House’s convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in, take-out meals in the Rutland community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. (802) 786-8080 www.tokyohouserutland.com
Greg Delanty and B. Amore celebrate National Poetry Month with reading in Rutland
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Thursday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will celebrate National Poetry Month with local poet B. Amore and Greg Delanty, who will read from his new book, “Selected Delanty.” “Selected Delanty” is a collection of poems and translations by Greg Delanty chosen and introduced by Archie Burnett. “A sense of vital, actual experience is in fact wonderfully sustained in Delanty’s verse in its notable linguistic energy, product of a distinctive fusion of a literary lexicon with contemporary demotic, Cork argot, Irish language phrases, place names, craft cant and North American slang [baseball lingo in one poem, “Tagging the Stealer”. The language of his verse functions indeed as the verbal equivalent of the printer’s hellbox, which the poet tells us “was a container in which worn or broken type was thrown to be melted down and recast into new type.” For in Delanty’s work a world in constant transition is realized in a vocabulary and variegated tonal register that displays language itself in the process of being re- made,” said Terence Brown. This event is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St., Rutland. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.
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Grade-schoolers learn life lessons, literacy Kindergarteners in Benson Village School have been learning to write for practical reasons. The recently filled out a firefighter job application, wrote police tickets, and completed incident reports. They are also learning about the people in their community who produce food: farmers, grocers, bakers, and chefs. Kindergarteners planned to run a
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(healthful) snack shop April 18-20, to benefit the Fair Haven food shelf. The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) recently awarded a $25,000 “Year of the Book” grant to Castleton Elementary. The grant will fund book giveaways, author visits, and family literacy events in the 2018-2019 school year, and share with Castleton Free Library in buying children’s books.
Slate Valley Modified Unified Union district readies for the coming school year Slate Valley Modified Unified Union School Board has begun the hiring process for next fall’s staff. The entire district has undergone a security audit in partnership with the Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust. Expectations are for a 50-page report. Teachers in grades 6-12 are learning to understand Proficiency-Based Learning (PBL) and grading in preparation for implementing that program in the 2018/2019 school year. Some school representatives recently visited Mill River Union High in Wallingford and Mt. Abraham Middle School in Bristol to observe PBL in operation. The district also is sending four teacher teams/25 individuals to the UVM BEST Institute in June, using aid from a Consolidated Federal Grant. The program develops better anticipation and response to the needs of students who are at risk of or are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. The district is organizing individual-school Parent Advisory Committee meetings. Parent attendance so far has been disappointing: three at Benson, one at Castleton Elementary, and none at Castleton Village, although they have been promoted via Front Porch Forum, letters sent home to parents, mailed flyers, and posting on the school’s Facebook page.
CASTLETON—Castleton music students have the opportunity to gain performance experience in the string arena with the formation of the Castleton String Ensemble for the 2018 spring semester. Members are students and faculty from not only Castleton U but also Rutland High and Green Mountain College, led by Peter Miller, who retired from serving Rutland Public Schools as fine arts supervisor and orchestra director in 2016. He has been teaching applied string lessons and string methods at Castleton for several years.
Castleton fills the town assessor gap CASTLETON—In the wake of resignations by the town’s assessor Lisa Wright and assessor’s clerk Jacob Dorman on Feb. 5 and March 28, respectively, Castleton’s Select Board hired New England Municipal Consultants (NEMC) of Lyndon Center to complete the 2018 grand list and serve as interim assessor until June 30. The consultant will bill the town no more than $1,250 a month, Town Manager Michael Jones told the Rutland Herald. Under the terms of the contract, NEMC will field inspect properties, assemble the annual grand list of taxable properties, convert appraisal infor-
mation into the Castleton billing and collection system, and give the town unlimited support by telephone. If the town of Castleton hires a permanent assessor during the contract period, NEMC will act as a consultant to them. The town may hire either a contractor or a town employee as its assessor, willing to work 15 hours a week – Wright’s commitment had been for five hours a week. The additional 10 hours per week will result in the work being completed thoroughly and fairly, town leaders decided in the wake of a thorough assessment of the position.
GMC receives top score for sustainability achievements
POULTNEY—Green Mountain College (GMC) has been recognized as the top baccalaureate performer by the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). GMC’s 2018 STARS score of 81.82 is the highest score any baccalaureate institution has achieved. STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rat-
ing System) measures and encourages sustainability in higher education, according to the April 12 news release. Additionally, AASHE awarded GMC the first-ever perfect score for sustainability-based curriculum; GMC also attained perfect scores in the areas of sustainability research and air and climate operations.
Recognition by AASHE follows several other recent accolades GMC has received for social, environmental and economic sustainability. In August the college ranked among the nation’s top ten “Cool Schools” by Sierra magazine, the national magazine of the Sierra Club. Also in August, GMC was recognized for the fourth year in a row as a member of the Green Honor Roll.
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The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
By Lani Duke
Clarendon’s water concerns differ from Bennington’s
Business bits Congratulations to Best of Business winners Heritage Family Credit Union, Best Western Inn & Suites, Bank of Bennington, Roots the Restaurant, Franklin Conference Center, Rutland Country Club, Vermont Sport & Fitness, Speakeasy Café, Table 24, Vibe Commercial Imaging, NBF Architects, Rob Stubbins Electric, Carpenter & Costin, Awesome Graphics, Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs, Casella Waste Management, The Richards Group, Symquest, and Rutland Young Professionals. University of Vermont Farm Business Specialists Mark Cannella, Tony Kitsos, and Betsy Miller offer to help farmers learn better business management techniques on a one-to-one basis. Among the management tools they teach are developing a balance sheet, updating financial statements, reviewing a business plan, and more. Call Christi Sherlock, 773-3349, to register for a 90-minute appointment. The Rutland Area Food Co-Op membership will vote June 6 on transitioning from a two percent membership discount to a patronage system. With two profitable years already, the co-op is primed to grow in the future.
CLARENDON—Water well contamination by the manmade chemicals in the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) family in Clarendon is far different from that discovered in Bennington in 2012, according to Chuck Schwer, waste management and prevention division director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). He expects to find no contamination, after finding only two damaged wells near Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport, and those only slightly elevated, with one slightly over Vermont’s very strict threshold and the other one below. Water from the two wells that tested positive for PFAS will be improved with the installation of a carbon-based filter system. The system serves eight businesses in the area. The Clarendon contamination is believed to be from PFAS-containing firefighting foam used on an Aug. 7, 1986, plane crash off the west end of the eastwest runway.at the site. Firefighting foam containing the chemicals is also used for occasional training sessions. In contrast, the North Bennington water contamination is believed to have come from chemically treated fabric producer ChemFab in North Bennington. None of the half-dozen samples from private wells along Route 7B have yielded the contaminants, Schwer told the Rutland Herald. A few private wells west of the business park remain to be tested; the
department had announced plans to test them the week of April 9. Hazardous site manager Michael Nahmias and Schwer promised some 25 Clarendon residents at the April 9 town Select Board meeting that the state plans additional testing in residential neighborhoods close to Route 7B. Residents seemed unlikely to be satisfied with the state’s intended solution. They questioned whether the state could be sure the PFAS came from the 32-year-old accident and what may be the long-term effect of the site’s drainage into Mill River and adjoining wetlands west of the airport. They wanted to know whether people who work or worked in the business park should have their blood tested for PFOA levels. Town Select Board chair Michael Klopcin expressed disappointment that the state had not informed the town that contamination was a problem before he read about it in local media. The state intends to test the affected wells again soon, examining especially whether there is any difference in the contamination level. Schwer said the state is already engaged in tracking the foam’s use to see its effect, noting that Bethel, Rochester, and Chester sites that used the foam have shown no contamination, but that PFAS contamination was found at the Vermont Air National Guard site in Burlington and the Vermont firefighters’ training area in Pittsford.
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Kilbride joins the club Tim Kilbride does it, again!
Recently, the 100 Club members and Killington loyalists once again gathered at the Peak Lodge to celebrate Tim Kilbride’s (center) second consecutive year in the 100 Club. Kilbride and his wife a Claire moved to Vermont a year ago and Kilbride set his sights on chasing the 100 Day Club badge of honor.
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To diet or not to diet – roads, that is The pressure is off for now on deciding whether to reduce the number of lanes on Route 4A between Center Rutland and West Rutland. The Agency of Transportation announced it would delay repaving that section of pavement until 2019. The delay gives West Rutland and Rutland Town’s select boards more time to review a pair of plans for road redevelopment. The concern is whether the road should have two lanes of traffic in each direction, or slim down to three lanes. West Rutland’s Select Board has favored the three-lane approach, while Rutland Town’s board last voted 3-2 for the four-lane layout. The two select boards may draw on recommendations made in the 2016 Smart Growth Connection Plan by Broadreach Planning & Design and the January 2017 report generated by Weston & Sampson of Albany, N.Y. Those recommendations include reducing the lane number, adding bus stops, upgrading cycling opportunities, increasing the number of crosswalks, and paying tribute to the area’s marble industry heritage by using marble where possible, the Rutland Herald reported. The Rutland Town Planning Commission will meet for public discussion of the plans May 3 and 27 at the town office, chair Barbara Noyes-Pulling said April 10. Each recommendation will receive individual consideration, using “uniform transparent evaluation process” and report on those that receive the highest score to the Select Board, with the road diet being just one of more than 30 recommendations. Rutland Town Select Board Chair Joshua Terenzini believes there must be a way to keep the four lanes, but prefaces that stand with commenting the towns should not be “bogged down” because they disagree about the number of lanes.
No automatic appointment for interim alderman Recent candidate for Rutland City alderman Jack Crowther has expressed interest in becoming appointed to the seat on the city’s Board of Aldermen. Although Crowther received the highest number of votes without being elected to the board, Mayor Allaire is under no obligation to choose the former Rutland Herald editor for the position. Although Crowther has strongly expressed his objection to fluoridation of the city’s water supply, he told the Rutland Herald April 6 that he would not be a one-issue board member, a position he also took during his campaign prior to the March 6 election. He said he is willing to do the work necessary to be an alderman. Board president Sharon Davis, elected to her 14th term as alderman on Town Meeting Day, said she has been in office during seven other appointments to the board. She said an appointee should be someone who wants to serve the community, has no specific agenda, and is willing to put the time into serving the community. When an individual is nominated, the board will table the nomination until its next meeting, giving each current member an opportunity to speak with the nominee before voting whether to approve the nomination.
Rutland City schools poised to enter summer break improvement mode
While school is closed for summer recess is the best time that workers can make major improvements and repairs. Among the projects planned for the summer of 2018 in Rutland City schools are replacing cracked windows and seals in Rutland High’s Red Wing; replacing flooring tile in Rutland High and third floor carpeting in Rutland Intermediate; installing air conditioning in the third floor server room in Rutland Intermediate; stripping, sanding, and repairing flooring plus applying a poly top coat in Keefe Gymnasium; replacing cabinets, counter tops, and sinks in Rutland Middle School’s science wing; replacing ceilings and floors in Stafford Technical Center’s office; and installing a Boosters-funded electronic marquee. Along with all these improvements, the “standard items” continue to receive attention: painting; repairing floors and windows, deep cleaning, and ground work.
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Volunteers at RRMC are honored during National Volunteer Recognition Week.
RRMC honors 374 volunteers
RUTLAND—In celebration of National Volunteer Recognition Week, April 16-20, 2018, Rutland Regional Medical Center is proud to honor our 374 volunteers. Our volunteers have been involved with the hospital since its beginning in 1896 and today they serve in 38 areas of the hospital. Collectively they have contributed 52,059 hours supporting staff in clinical and nonclinical areas. Their contribu-
tion is invaluable to our organization and engaging to them. Their tasks vary widely from: visiting patients, running errands, entering data, answering call bells, cuddling babies, playing live music, providing information, gardening , offering certified dog visits, driving patients to appointments, providing peer support, assisting people with Advance Directive paperwork, installing Lifelines and so much more.
Here are some quotes from our very grateful staff, “The care that our patients receive is positively impacted by the dedication of our volunteers.” “Thank you for all you do. You are awesome.” “They are an integral part of our team.” They bring smiles, great energy, and boundless enthusiasm to their work, and Rutland Regional is thankful every day for their service.
Public PreK enrollment open in Killington, Reading, and Woodstock The youngest students in the Windsor Central Unified District (WCUD) can attend preschool for free for 20 hours a week starting next fall with a public pre-kindergarten (PreK) program in three of the district’s schools: Killington, Reading, and Woodstock Elementary Schools. “The Windsor Central Unified District is excited to be able to offer high quality public prekindergarten programs across our district. We are looking to ensure all families equitable access to a high quality, no cost program for our youngest students. By offering these public programs, the district is also able to continually align curriculum and instructional practices PreK-12 and provide professional development and collaboration opportunities for all PreK teachers in the district,” said Superintendent Mary Beth Banios. While students from outside the district can enroll, priority is given to in-district students ages 3-5 in registration through April 27. General registration opens April 28 until the classes are filled (maximum is 20 students in each school). For WCUD residents, the morning
PreK hours are covered by Vermont’s Universal PreK funding at no cost to families. Non-WCUD residents should contact their local district for Universal PreK funding for 10 hours. The other 10 hours will be covered by WCUD. The morning PreK program will be four hours a day, five days a week in each of the schools with an option for extended day and after school programs paid for by families to assist with childcare. Each of the schools will offer unique spaces and opportunities to its PreK students with access to the resources already available in the elementary schools such as the school cafeteria and playground. Each school will also offer an extended day program for three hours after the PreK program that will be led by the morning Pre-K teaching staff at a cost of $5,250 for the school year ($150 a week). In addition, if after school care is needed, the PreK students can transition to the school’s After School program until 5 p.m. at a cost of $525 per quarter. Registration forms and more information can be found at www.wcsu.net/ prek or at district elementary schools.
LUDLOW—On April 11, at 8:45 p.m. the Ludlow Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 701 Route 100 in Ludlow, a residence owned by Brian O’hare. The occupants of the residence, friends of the owner, had called 911 after noticing the family dog acting strange and finding smoke and fire in the attached garage. Upon arrival, fire personnel found the fire in the attached garage to already be through the roof and working towards the interior of the house. Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire and keep it from extending completely into the house portion of the structure. The building sustained moderate fire and water damage, while the garage was completely destroyed. Damage was
estimated at approximately $200,000. The fire was reportedly under control at 11:43 p.m. and the two occupants were transported to be treated for smoke inhalation. They were released later that the next morning. Ludlow Fire Chief Kolenda contacted the Vermont State Police/ Division of Fire Safety Fire Investigative Unit and requested an origin and cause investigation of the fire. A detective from the state police and one investigator from the Division of Fire Safety, making up the Fire Investigative Unit, responded on April 12. Investigators have determined that the fire cause was but originated in the garage near an appliance and several power cords. The fire is not considered to be suspicious.
Missouri man accused of kidnapping SHREWSBURY—On April 14, at 11:27 p.m. troopers were dispatched to a residence in Shrewsbury, for reports of an intoxicated male. While on scene, troopers discovered that Travis McFarland, age 38 from Missouri, had kidnapped and unlawfully restrained another individual in the residence. McFarland was taken into custody and trans-
ported to the Rutland State Police Barracks for processing. Judge Zonay was contacted and conditions of release and $25,000 bail were set. McFarland was later lodged in the Marble Valley Regional Correctional facility and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division on April 16, 2018, at 12:30 p.m.
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Road rage leads to charges On April 13, at 6:23 p.m., state police received a 911 call from Corey Edwards, age 25 of White River Junction, stating that while driving south on Interstate 91 near mile marker 54 in the town of Windsor, a road rage incident occurred between him and another operator. Edwards advised that the other operator was all over the road, tailgating him, and then pulled alongside him and pointed a pistol at him. State police, with the assistance of Weathersfield Police Department, subsequently stopped Christopher
Lee Rourke, age 21 of Claremont, N.H., on Route 131 in the town of Weathersfield. Rourke was in possession of a semi-automatic pistol and was taken into custody, then transported to Springfield Police Department for processing. Rourke was later released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on May 8 at 8 a.m. to answer to the charges of Reckless Endangerment, Negligent Operation, Criminal Threatening, Attempted Aggravated Assault.
Manchester woman dies in crash on 1-89 HARTFORD—On April 15, at 1:50 p.m. Vermont 911 received multiple reports of a single car crash with injuries on Interstate 89 south in the town of Hartford. State police along with Hartford Fire and Lebanon Rescue responded to the scene, which was
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Josanne Hebert of Manchester, N.H., later died as a result of her injuries. The car, a 2006 Chevrolet HRR, was deemed a total loss. This crash remains under investigation. Conditions were listed as “Sleet, ice and loose material.”
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REAL ESTATE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A 2 BEDROOM CONDO IN WOODSTOCK UNDER $250,000?Charming and immaculate 2 bedroom, 900 sq.ft + condo in historic rose-brick house close to the Green. Fireplace, exposed beams, sunny deck overlooking the Ottauquechee with large grounds and gardens on the river. Garage, appliances, and washer and dryer in unit. And pet friendly. For more information or a showing call 802-457-1927 or email: gwcalver@gmail.com. ROBINWOOD BUILDING LOT: 1.2 acres. Corner of Overbrook and Round Robin. $39,995-plus sewer shares. 516-241-1879. L AW P R A C T I C E A N D L AW O F F I C E f o r s a l e condominium, 3 large rooms plus storage room (1396 sq feet); including office furniture, furnishings, Law Library (personal items not included); used as a law office over 44 years, but suitable for any office; configuration may be changed; parking; Located in Rutland City on busiest highway in the County. Enjoy the benefits of Vermont living: skiing, hiking, camping, lakes for sailing, fishing, boating; intelligent people with good values. Law practice t.b.d.; office $75,000. Call 802-775-5066, 802-5582383. 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. LOVELY RESTORED circa 19th century farmhouse / great country in / bed and breakfast /ski home 6 bedrooms each with tiled baths, large kitchen with tiled floor, commercial gas range w/hood, large living room, large dinning room, sun room, all thermal replacement windows, re-finished wood floor throughout, recent oil boiler w/ baseboard radiation, restored slate and metal roofs, two drilled wells, spring, large barn w/ rental apartment, other barns out buildings, 8 acres, just off Rt. 4, Hampton, New York, Beautiful westerly views of Adirondacks, minutes from VT border, 30 miles from Killington, call anytime for additional info 802-236-3949. STRONG R E N TA L I N V E S T M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y ! K I L L I N G TO N G AT E WAY CONDOS! Penthouse newly renovated two level, 2 bed/2 bath. Hardwood flooring throughout, wood burning fireplace in dining/living area, updated kitchen, two separate balconies w/views, sold furnished! $114,500. Also available, 1 Bedroom w/ Den + full bath newly updated. $79K priced to sell! Gateway Owners enjoy a great owner’s lounge/game room, private ski lockers, tennis courts, and a beautiful in-ground pool in the summer months! 2 miles to Pico Ski Resort, minutes to downtown Rutland & super close to the World Class Killington year round Resort. For more info or to schedule a showing call Tucker Lange, Sales Associate & Realtor, Peak Property Real Estate. Mobile 303-818-8068 or Killington Office 802-7751700.
KILLINGTON—2 BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Mountain Green bldg. 2. FP, ski lockers, health club membership. $92K. Owner, 800-576-5696.
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. PITTSFIELD LAND: River View Trail Road: 4AC for $49,900 with State septic permit for a 4BR, 6 person home. Nice level building lot (B #1). Ski Country Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd, 802-7755111. 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. LAND FOR SALE: Improved building lot in Killington neighborhood with ski home benefits. Views. Call 802-4229500. 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 PO Box 236, 2281 Killington Rd., Killington. 802422-3610 or 1-800-833-KVRE. Email: kvre@vermontel.net. 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. PEAK PROPERTY Real Estate, 1995 US Route 4, Killington. VTproperties. net. 802-775-1700, 802353-1604. Marni@ peakpropertyrealestate.com. Specializing in homes/condos/ land/commercial/investments/ winter rentals. 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 toll free 800398-3680 or locally 802-4223923. prestigekillington.com.
SKI COUNTRY Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd., Killington. 8 0 2 - 7 7 5 - 5 111 , 8 0 0 - 8 7 7 5111. SkiCountryRealEstate. com - 8 agents to service: K i l l i n g t o n , B r i d g e w a t e r, Mendon, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Rochester, Stockbridge & Woodstock areas. Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals. Open 7 days/wk, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FREE RESTAURANT! Great spot on corner lot, 27 years of goodwill, customers, furniture, fixtures and equipment included in real estate purchase. $30K in current annual rental income defrays costs and helps with staffing. Be a part of the Killington Renaissance! Priced well under assessment. After 27 years, chef’s life style no longer works for me. Contact killington restaurant@gmail.com for more info. Reduced to $489,500. 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. KILLINGTON MALL for sale, 4-apartments, 2-stores, 1-nightclub/restaurant, 1-50s diner restaurant. 4 acres plus building. Call office 800-6942250 or cell 914-217-4390. Ron Viccari.
RENTALS M O U N TA I N G R E E N main building, 1 br, newly refurbished, best view in all of Vermont. Available t i l m i d n i v e m b e r. $ 8 2 5 / month. Thomasgessler@ verizon.net or 610-633-0889. KILLINGTON SUNRISE Summer Rental. Furnished 1BR condo available 4/30 to 10/31/18. $750/ month includes all utilities and amenities. No smoking or pets. 203-770-8653. TRAVELING CAREGIVERS !! 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom fully furnished condo in Fox Hollow across the street from Pico Mountain. Considering offers. Call Marc 954-483-9618. RUTLAND — 2 bedroom apt., furnished, utilities included, garaged parking. $1,650/ month (1st/Sec), lease terms flexible. Call 802-345-3913. PICO Available May 1. Year round 1 BR furnished and equipped slopeside condo with views of Golden Express lift and partial slope views. Balcony/ deck, fireplace, ski locker, cable and heat included. $1150 per month. LouiseHarrison. com 802-747-8444. AMAZING MOUNTAIN VIEWS & CLOSE TO KILLINGTON SKYESHIP! Newly renovated 2 bedroom/1 bath lower unit! Sleeps 4. No pets or smoking. Call Marni Rieger 802-3531604. 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.
FOR SALE FULL-ON SUMMER HOURS at Green Mountain Bikes. Open: 7 days, 106. 800-767-7882. Get ready for Summer fun NOW because the snow is on the way OUT. Repairs on ALL bikes. NEW bikes from Kona, SantaCruz, Jamis. Introducing NEW Haibike electric-assist rocket ships: come test ride and feel the future between your legs. Ride, break, fix. BUY NOW: SAVE! 2009 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PZEV 5 spd manual, AWD, maroon. 160K miles. $4,500 OBO. Call or text 802282-2585. PURE CITY step-through bicycle (not mtn. bike), 8-speed, pale green, whitewall tires, upright posture, comfortable faux-leather handlebar grips & seat. Like new, used on bike paths only, purchased 2016. Accessories included: handlebar bell, blinker, mirror, adapter bar for mounting on a bike rack, manual tire pump, cable w/ combination lock. Asking $350. Bicycle helmet, white w/ yellow reflective strip, $25. Single-bike trunk-mount bike rack, $25. Contact Julia, frecklez2018@gmail. com. FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.
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EMPLOYMENT LIFEGUARDS: Seasonal full time lifegard wanted for the Killington Town Pool. Lifeguard certification required. To apply call 802-422-3932 or email recdirector@ killingtontown.com. TRAIL BUILDERS wanted - Sustainable Trailworks is hiring trail builders to construct mountain bike trails in Rutland county, full-time, May through October 2018. $15 per hour start. To apply, email Hardy Avery at traildesign.avery@ gmail.com. COOK - The Meadows at East Mountain, Rutland County’s “Best of the Best” awarded assisted living community, has a part-time cook position open in the dietary department. The Meadows is home to 91 residents. Hours are 11 a.m.7 p.m. Every other weekend and holidays required. You must be comfortable in a senior-care setting, compassionate, and work well as part of a team. Please apply online at themeadowsvt. com (employment opportunities) or pick up an application at 157 Heritage Hill Place in Rutland, VT. MOGULS SEEKING: Line cooks, wait staff; full time and part time work available. 802422-4777. Apply daily, open 7 days. M O U N TA I N C R E A M E RY waitstaff, Woodstock, VT serving breakfast and lunch, f/t, weekends, farm-to-table menu. Call Boris, 802-747-8571.
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24A • PUZZLES
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
just for fun the MOVIE diary
SUDOKU
By Dom Cioffi
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
Solutions, page 27A
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Maintained possession of 5. Dropsy 10. Type of music 12. One who is deliberately cruel 14. 411 16. Rhode Island 18. Follows sigma 19. Baked dessert 20. Craftsman 22. Austrian river 23. Distributed 25. Close 26. Midway between east and southeast 27. Thunderstorm code 28. Where wrestlers work 30. Away from (prefix) 31. Canadian law enforcers 33. Shade 35. Sir Samuel __, Brit. statesman 37. Della __, singer 38. Existing in fact 40. Tennis matches have at least two 41. Reunifying Chinese dynasty 42. Not just “play” 44. Angry 45. Photomultiplier tube 48. Slovenly person 50. __ and Diu 52. Cologne 53. What actors deliver 55. Campaigned 56. Cash machine 57. Spanish be 58. Animal that eats insects 63. Colonists who supported the British 65. Loved 66. A pair of people who live together 67. Work tools
CLUES DOWN 1. Kilogram force (abbr.) 2. Your consciousness of your own identity 3. Score 4. A way to modify 5. Respect 6. Midwife 7. Region near the Dead Sea 8. __ Gerais: gold-rich state of Brazil 9. Equally 10. Monetary units 11. The mentioning of things one by one 13. Traveling entertainers 15. Small island 17. A way to sing 18. __-bo: form of exercise 21. “The Bard” 23. The best player 24. Male parent 27. Harm the reputation of 29. Allow for the tare of 32. Grand __: wine classification 34. Soak 35. Bother 36. Ophthalmologist 39. Preceded 40. __ Francisco, California 43. Touch gently 44. Lithuanian given name 46. Matched 47. Stomach 49. Mother of all gods in Scots’ Celtic mythology 51. Partner to cheese 54. Fit of irritation 59. Visit 60. Suffragist Wells 61. Swearing to the truth of a statement 62. Old Red Sandstone 64. Sacred Hindu syllable
Solutions, page, 27A
Starry, starry night
My wife and I were out to dinner this past weekend when a flash of bright red from the corner of the restaurant caught my eye. In an instant, I knew what it meant: prom night. A slew of eight beautifully dressed couples sauntered into the dining room, each looking more glamorous than the next. All eyes were upon them as they sheepishly took their seats, well-aware that they were the current center of attention. My wife and I (and most of the other patrons) watched as they nervously giggled, with the girls trying to look like mature ladies and the boys trying to not look like clumsy oafs. It seems that every year my wife and I find ourselves out to dinner when one school or another has its annual prom celebration. The splashes of color with sparkly accoutrements of the young ladies and the well-coifed hair and tuxes of the young men bring back a host of memories for me, even after 35 years. The proms of today, while generally held in the same vein, are much more extravagant affairs than what I experienced. Yes, we rented out a ballroom, and yes, everyone got dressed up, but other than that, today’s events seem more like royal weddings than a school dance. For one thing, back in my day, you simply got up the courage to ask someone to the prom and then asked them. Nowadays, there is something called a “promposal” that the kids engage in. A promposal is basically any number of ways to ask someone to the prom – the more creative the better. My niece was asked to her prom when BLOCKERS her perspective date showed up at her lacrosse practice with four of his buddies, each with an individually painted letter on their chest that togeth- lina convertible. Once there, we danced to a DJ who er spelled out “PROM?” was spinning actual vinyl records, until one of my I was stupefied when she relayed some of the friends had to rush home after getting violently ill other promposals that her friends received, with a (we’re still not sure if it was my father’s cooking). few involving a fairly substantial amount of money His sudden illness put a damper on the festivi(at least for a high school ties for our group, so my kid). I don’t remember girlfriend and I opted TODAY’S EVENTS SEEM MORE exactly, but I think my to disappear over to my promposal consisted of family’s lake house. We LIKE ROYAL WEDDINGS THAN A me asking my girlfriend, spent most of the night SCHOOL DANCE. “What time should I pick there, sipping cheap you up?” wine by the fireplace and My prom may not being as romantic as two have been a spectacular affair, but it was still fun. We high school kids can be. didn’t have a stretch limousine, we didn’t partake in I concocted some story for my parents and so did a fancy dinner at a five-star restaurant, and we didn’t my girlfriend. Years later, I ‘fessed up to my mother, have an after-party at a mountain resort. only to learn that my two brothers did the exact My prom consisted of my father cooking an Italian same thing. It seems that my mother’s lakeside dinner for me, my two best friends, and our dates. hideaway was our family’s go-to location for sinful We then drove to the prom in my father’s old Cataactivities. This week’s film, “Blockers,” also involves a story revolving around the prom and sin, except in this instance, the parents are onto their kids and their lustful ideas and plan to stop them in whatever way they can. Starring John Cena and Leslie Mann, “Blockers” is a modern-day story of parental control run amok, with plenty of comedic bits – some worthy of great laughs, others bordering on poor taste. This one is getting fairly solid reviews so I gave it a chance. My fear with these kinds of films are that the trailers are packed with the best parts, so by the time you see the movie, it’s basically spoiled. Unfortunately, that was the case with “Blockers.” Every funny scene was previously highlighted in the trailer, which has been running continuously for a couple months. The entire film was built around these few scenes, with the rest being story filler and concluding emotional drivel. If you’ve seen the trailer, take a pass – unless you’re looking for some time to kill. “Blockers” will give you a few laughs, but it offers little more than that. A prom-iscuous “C” for “Blockers.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
Columns
April showers
Look up at night and witness the Lyrid meteor shower, April 22
By Carolyn Lorié
In the pre-dawn hours of April 22, the Lyrid meteor
THE OUTSIDE STORY
shower will peak. About 15 to 20 meteors will be visible each hour, which really is not very many. By comparison, the Perseid meteor shower in August averages about 60 to 70 an hour, and the Geminid in December can top 120. But I am most fascinated by the Lyrid. Here’s why: More than 2,700 years ago, someone in China looked to the heavens, observed this meteor shower, and left a written record of what he saw. And so this yearly event has been happening for millennia – it is perhaps the oldest meteor shower known to humans. I love that when I step outside to watch the Lyrid, I am connected to that long-ago human being from a far off place, and to all of those who have followed. We are fleeting observers of an enduring phenomenon. Meteor showers are the byproducts of comets, which are giant balls of ice, gas, dust, and rock orbiting the sun. As comets approach the sun, the heat melts some of the surface
ice and pieces of dust and rock are shed. The debris can continue in the orbital path, creating a tail behind the parent comet. When the earth crosses one of these tails in its own orbit around the sun, some of those fragments enter the earth’s atmosphere. The particles are moving at such a high velocity that they disintegrate as they hit the atmosphere, creating the flashes of light we know as meteor showers. These celestial phenomena are named for the constellation that occupies the part of the sky, known as the radiant, in which they appear. In this case, it is the constellation Lyra, so named for the instrument played by the musician and poet Orpheus from Greek mythology. Though it is a relatively small constellation, it contains one of the sky’s brightest stars, Vega. While meteor showers are named after constellations, the comets that produce them bear the moniker of the person credited with discovering them. The Lyrid parent comet is Thatcher, after A. E. Thatcher, an amateur astronomer from New York. He discovered the comet in 1861, when Abraham Lincoln was in the White House and the American Civil War was
Rockin’ the region:
about to erupt. Comet Thatcher orbits the sun every 415 years, meaning it will pass our way again in 2276 – 258 years from now. That’s not a lot of time in astronomical terms, but I – and you, dear reader – will be long gone by then. So will the great-greatgrandchildren of a child born today. It is difficult to fathom that remnants from a cosmic snowball that has not been seen from Earth in 157 years continue to hurtle toward us. Even more amazing is the fact that these rock particles may have been shed long before the comet’s most recent orbit, according to Dartmouth professor of astronomy and physics John Thorstensen. “Tiny particles get blown away quickly, but bigger ones tend to stay in orbit, just as dust is blown in the wind but pebbles stay on the ground.” In other words, the Lyrid’s largest pieces of debris may have departed from Comet Thatcher centuries ago, but may enter our atmosphere this April. Or next. While 15 to 20 meteors per hour is the average during the Lyrid shower, every few decades there is an outburst in which there can be as many as 100 shooting stars within 60
minutes. Outbursts were noted in 1922, 1945, and 1982. Astronomers have not been able to identify a predictable pattern for these outbursts, so there is no way to know what this year will bring. As it has for centuries, the Lyrid meteor shower will occur between April 16 and 25. When it peaks this year in the early-morning hours of April 22, the moon will have already set. This will create ideal viewing conditions, assuming the weather cooperates. The shower is best viewed from an open space, far from ambient light. Give yourself plenty of time to adapt to the darkness, which will increase the likelihood of seeing as many shooting stars as possible. No special equipment is required to view the Lyrid. Like the observer from 2,700 years ago, all you need are clear skies and a sense of wonder. Carolyn Lorié lives in Post Mills N.H. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.
Dazed and Defrosted bands talk with DJ Dave
continued from page 12A “I trust him, I just hope it doesn’t suck since ultimately, I have to wear that.” Maier said that fits in with them making it a show. They liken it to the Flaming Lips or Arcade Fire, whom they’ve always respected for always doing it up right. They’re both theatrical influences for Madaila. “There’s something about them that is captivating,” said Maier. “We try and pull people into the magic around it.” The band has two records to its credit: “The
Dance,” which came out in March 2015, and “Traces,” which came out in November 2016. They also have a bunch of new music that they’re trying to figure out how to release, whether in singles or a full album. They also have some old tunes that they’re breaking out and playing in new ways. Maier said, “I think that’s one of the things that is unique about us. We’re playing pop music but recording these songs a different way every time. We’re not afraid to jam out
a pop song for 10 minutes because it feels good. In the past, I’ve been in bands that can’t do that because ‘we’re not a jam band or an Indie rock band.’ ... We don’t have that preconceived notion of what kind of band we’re supposed to be. We have a pretty open mind and can go on our own path and do it our own way as long as we feel compelled by the result.” They’ve been compared to the Talking Heads and Prince for their overall band sound, because it’s
very upbeat and “poppy,” but the individual players all have a unique musicianship that is very cool. Maier talked about playing live and said, “I love that you’re making something that always has that uncertainty that you could mess it up or you’re trying something new that you’re uncertain of. I like that we’re going down this path together. I like that every show is different and there’s always a chance to improve or go in a different direction.”
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Plant sociology, communication and our critical interconnection Thank heavens we live in Vermont, where our connection to nature is ever tangible. However, not all of our countrymen and women benefit from the great out-of-doors. Did you know that the average American spends 93 percent of his or her time indoors—87 percent in buildings and 6 percent in vehicles, and at least eight hours a day Mountain with electronic screens, on Meditation then watching TV to relax? By Marguerite te Across the country, for the Jill Dye past 40 years, nature-based recreation has decreased by 35 percent. According to Nicholas Carr, author of “The Shallows,” Americans have become more ill-tempered, aggressive, depressed, distracted, narcissistic, fatter, and less “cognitively nimble.” Little wonder. In last week’s Mountain Meditation, I presented Clemens Arvay’s hypothesis and book on “The Biophilia Effect,” about the human love for and bond with nature. We explored how terpenes, chemical compounds released by trees, benefit human beings’ health and wellbeing. Terpenes are inhaled and absorbed through forest air from the bioactive particles released from pine needles, leaves, tree trunks, the thick bark of some trees, bushes, shrubs, ferns, mushrooms, and the carpet of leaves. Japan is taking the scientifically-proven benefits of “forest bathing” very seriously to counteract stress and health crises. Soaking in the therapeutic effects of terpenes through our lungs and skin is encouraged by
54 PERCENT OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION NOW LIVES IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS. establishing forest therapy grounds and clubs so people will spend time in nature. Some clubs are forming in the U.S. as well. The entire State of Vermont could be declared a forest bathing sanctuary! Over 99 percent of humanity’s existence has taken place in natural settings. Yet 54 percent of the world’s population now lives in urban environments, and by 2045, more than 6 billion will live in cities. Our daily lives in the past few years have become inundated with technology, smartphones, social media, and apps, in a constant state of distraction. Many people are more connected with the Worldwide Web than to nature or one another. In “The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age,” Richard Louv wrote that “The more high tech we become, the more nature we need,” and evidence that connecting with nature boosts our creativity, mental acuity, health, sense of well-being, economies, communities, and strengthens human bonds. In fact, the more that nature is woven into our communities, the healthier our society will become. “Studying the impact of the natural world on the brain is actually a scandalously new idea. … The Japanese work is essential, a Rosetta Stone. … We have to validate the ideas scientifically, through stress physiology, or we’re still stuck at Walden Pond,” he writes. Each system in biology requires an exchange of information to stay healthy. The biological, biochemical plant and tree communication system is similar to how the human body’s organs communicate internally. As beneficial as terpenes are for people, their primary role is in the science of plant sociology, the social life of plant communities. Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic network of plants and fungi that connects tree roots to one another and allows them to communicate messages through chemical exchanges. Trees send terpenes in liquid molecular form to provide nutrition and other compounds to area trees and plants in need. For example, if young trees are lacking certain nutrients, the mother tree can send them. If a tree is attacked by insects, it can send a chemical alert to other area plants and trees to stimulate protective substances that toughen the leaves and make them less appetizing. If a tree is exposed to fire, its warning triggers the emission of a less flammable substance. We are only now beginning to gain an awareness Mountain meditation, page 30A
26A • PETS
CHARLIE - 10.5-year-old. Neutered male. Bichon Frise/Poodle mix. I’m a happy-go-lucky fella but I’m happiest when I’m with my best friend Tucker! He and I love to hang out together, go for walks together-well, you get it, we need to be together.
PETPersonals BLOSSOM - Adult. Female. Abyssinian Guinea Pig. I’m an adorable gal with striking colors which set me apart and make me unique. I love timothy hay, green leafy vegetables and fruit, too! Oh and I do like my treats! I’m a little timid.
TUCKER - 9.5-year-old. Neutered male. Bichon Frise. I’m a happy-go-lucky fella but I’m happiest when I’m with my best friend Charlie! And that’s why the staff at RCHS says we have to get adopted together. Everyone thinks that’s best for us.
SAM - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m an outgoing fella who loves playing and exercise. Walks, hikes and play time will be great, too. I’m a great size for going on family outings and adventures so I hope they take me along.
OPAL - 7-year-old. Spayed female. Siamese mix. I’m a unique and beautiful lady and I know that because people stop all the time to look at me. I’m looking for a quiet home because a lot of commotion will be too much for me.
TERRANCE - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown Tabby. I am a sweet fella. I am shy and quiet. I like to keep to myself but I do come out of my shell when I am getting attention. I love to get scratched under my chin and behind my ears.
PEACHES - 11-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Long Hair. Torbie with white. What can I say, I am as sweet as can be. I love to be held, cuddled, and I will follow you around rubbing against your legs. I tend to be on the talkative side, and can be quite loud at times.
MILO - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. Wheeee, let’s go, let’s go! I’m an on-the-go fella who will keep you on your toes for sure! I’m a high energy dog who will need a very active family that will take me on lots of adventures!
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COSMO 9-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Long Hair Torbie. As you can see I am one stunning lady! One thing I need everyone to know about me is I get over stimulated rather quickly, meaning when I have had enough attention I like to be left alone.
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ELSA My name is Elsa and I am a 3-yr-old lovebug. Once you meet me you will have to take me home, as you won’t be able to “Let it go” until I am yours!!I adore people of all ages and even like cats and dogs! I love to explore the great outdoors and I am a great mouser! Join us Saturday April 21 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. for Kids’ Day! Children ages 4 to 12 can attend with a guardian. For more information checkout our Facebook page. Stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Vt., Wednesday thru Saturday from noon to 4:30. Call 802-885-3997 for more information.
LUCKY - 4-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. If you have a toy, a tennis ball – you name it! – I’ll be your best friend. I think toys are the best and I’m not picky, but I do have to admit that I really do enjoy tennis balls. I’m smart, too!
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
SPOOKY - 10-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Dilute tortoiseshell. I’m an older lady and I’m looking for a home where I can enjoy my golden years. I’m a go-with-the-flow gal who enjoys being with people. I’ve lived with other cats and dogs, too.
DOBY - Adult. Neutered male. Rex. White. As you can see I am a big fluffball with a super white coat. I love to hop around my pen and then relax and snack on veggies. I am calm and gentle and do not mind being held.
All of these pets are available for adoption at
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JANE Hi! My name’s Jane and I’m a 4-year-old spayed female mixed breed dog. I came to Lucy Mackenzie when my owners were moving and couldn’t take me with them. I was sad at first, because I had no idea what was happening, or where I was. Then, I started making new friends, and things got so much better. Although it might take me a minute or two to become comfortable around new people, I’m known for being a loyal and very good friend! Lots has happened since I’ve been here, like I’ve been spayed and have learned many new things, like how to walk on a leash, what “sit” and “wait” mean and so much more. While I’m a pretty happy-go-lucky kind of dog, I don’t do all that well with being left alone for long spans of time. I wouldn’t mind having a canine friend in my new home, as long as we got along, of course! I enjoy being outdoors as much as I love being snuggled up inside on my favorite dog bed. If you’ve been looking for a new canine best friend, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at www. lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. We hope to see you soon!
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The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
Big changes set to begin now By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Moon that will enter Taurus right before sunrise on April 16. As usual, there are a ton of aspects to consider: Venus and Pluto are trining each other – the Sun is entering a conjunction with Uranus – it will make its ingress into Taurus on April 19 – and Mercury went direct on April 15. All of this would give us plenty to talk about, but I am less concerned with those configurations, and more interested in looking at what will happen when Chiron passes over the Aries Point on April 17. With a 50-year cycle that governs the time that it takes for a human being to acquire enough wisdom to embrace and own their true purpose, Chiron’s upcoming conjunction with the Aries Point is loaded with implications. Well known as the Wounded Healer, the archetypal Hippie, the wild and crazy Maverick, and the Magus who holds space for the deepest understanding of the laws of nature, the hidden mysteries of the ancients, and the arcane secrets of the universe, Chiron is the one who wakes us up to the idea that we have a deeper reason for living, one that goes beyond cultural constructs
LIFE BEGINS AT 40, THE PURPOSE DOESN’T DROP IN UNTIL WE’RE 50, AND WE DON’T GET TO KICK ANY REAL BUTT UNTIL WE’RE 60. that program us to believe that we came into this world to go to school, get a job, get married, have kids, and drive around in a car and go to the bank until the day we drop dead. His 50 year cycle coincides with the time and experience that is required for any human being to garner enough wisdom to be able to grok the fact that life on planet Earth is not about any of that stuff. If we manage to make it through the gauntlet of cultural programs, false beliefs, and the residues of whatever got stuffed into our brains by our parents and our education, by the time we turn 50 an ancient channel opens up and a light goes on in our hearts that expands our minds and unlocks doors of perception that allow us to access the truth about life, and the truth about ourselves. This runs contrary to the notion that we’re ready for the dust bin by the time we hit 50; far from it. Life begins at 40, the purpose doesn’t drop in until we’re 50, and we don’t get to kick any real butt until we’re 60. The Native American and all of the other indigenous tribes on the planet know all about this. According to them, if a person lives to be 85, that’s when it really starts to get good. The reason I am excited about Chiron’s transit over the Aries Point has to do with the fact that Planet Earth is teetering on the edge of changes that 99 percent of the population is totally oblivious to. The Aries Point is the Alpha-Omega Point. It rules all of humanity. Any transit that happens on that point impacts every man, woman, and child on the planet. With Chiron just about to fly over it, my hunch is that we will be gifted collectively with waves of conscious awareness, that open our hearts and minds up to the truth about ourselves, and to the truth about what’s really going on here. The people who were born in 1968 will feel this to the bone – but due to the nature of the Aries Point, all of us will be zapped by the same force. These energies will light up the world, and expand outward, like a Supernova, making it possible for each one of us to remember who we really are, and become “One of the ones we have been waiting for.” The full thrust of this transit will manifest in about nine years, when Chiron returns to his natal position at the third degree of Taurus – but make no mistake; it begins now, and all of us who are currently alive on this planet are part of it. Look alive, my friends. We live in interesting times. Pay close attention to what rises up from within on the 17th of April. Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
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igging up the past is always tricky. Before you go nuts thinking that you’re going to heal yourself by bringing it all back remind yourself that nothing is ever the way we remember it. If anything, this chain of events should prompt you to think twice before you decide to go down that road. Whoever or whatever is on the other end of this selfrealization experiment may have no interest in getting involved. On the other hand, there may be something to it. Let your instincts tell you where to go with this and be sure to 86 all of your expectations before you dive into it.
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hat seemed like the most important thing in the world isn’t as much of a big deal these days. And you’re at that place where it’s time to start wondering why you need to keep putting it back on its pedestal. This theme filters through every aspect of your experience. Should I stay or should I go is the question that makes you wish you could figure out how to play this. How are you going to pretend to not to give a damn when everything about this situation has your wildest dream written all over it? It’ll be six months before you will know if it’s worth it to keep the faith.
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his is one of those times when nothing has to be a certain way. If you approach your situation with the thought that anything goes you will get more out of it. Before you can let yourself believe this, you’re going to have to redefine your sense of what it means to be responsible. At this point it would be irresponsible of you to stick too close to the straight and narrow. And it would be wrong to keep leading yourself to believe that you have to suffer to get anywhere in this world. Give yourself a break. It’s time to invest your heart and soul into things that matter.
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hings feel a little strange. You can’t tell if it’s the magnetic field or if you’re slipping but you are having a hard time finding a way to make your influence felt. Before you go too far trying to analyze this weirdness, remind yourself that it’s probably coming from things that are bigger than both of us and stop thinking that it’s your job to manage it. If anything you need to get yourself into a more receptive groove and find a way to let those things be of no consequence. Life would feel way less strange if you could just find a way to breathe and be OK with it.
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o one expects you to stop being yourself. You’ve got it all wrong if you think that’s what this is about. What you don’t seem to understand is that others are more interested in making things work than they are with whether or not you get to do everything your way. It never hurts to bend a little, especially in situations where everyone has to adjust. If you can open your mind to the idea that someone else’s way of doing things might work just as well as yours, instead of making this have to be all about you, it could be about what will do the most good for everyone involved.
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obody said you have to be perfect. Your own expectations could be more of a problem than whatever it is you’re projecting onto someone else. Maybe it’s time to step back and talk to yourself about what needs to happen now that you’ve decided to sign up for this. If you look at things objectively, nothing has really changed. Slow down when it comes to expecting too much. Take more time to be human and don’t think that you’re going to get booted out the door if you’re not super psychic when it comes to making sure everyone’s getting their needs met.
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ou didn’t realize that this was just the beginning. Just when you thought it was time to slow down it looks like you need more of whatever it takes to keep this going. For some of you this means you’ve got to crawl over your truer needs to meet your ambitions and/or your responsibilities. For others, your goals and your inner needs might be one and the same thing. Either way, and no matter what comes of it, you can only apply yourself fully to the task at hand and trust that whatever needs to happen will fall into place in a way that allows you to have it all.
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ou can’t worry too much about keeping everything under control. At times like this it’s enough to show up and keep the light on. The influx of changes that have come down in the last two years will not let up. If you think this is all going to settle down and get back to normal you aren’t paying attention to the way things are. You are not alone; all of us are going nuts trying to maintain. Instead of thinking you’re the only one in the room who hasn’t figured out how to weather the winds of change, it might be time to relax and figure out how to go with the flow.
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ther things have intervened to bring you down to earth. It looks like you were gifted with an emergency to force you to get real. And whatever this current wrinkle is about, it has opened the space for you to stop living from the surface and touch down in the core that is common to us all. With a new found sense of clarity, and a resolve to be there for those you love, you finally realize that you can be there for them and still be whoever you want and need to be. It’s amazing how things have turned around since you made up your mind to stop chasing your tail.
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thers could be driving you nuts trying to get you to see things their way. Who knows? They could very well have the right idea. You aren’t too sure what all of this is about but it will keep rearing its head until you find a way to see it differently. It may help to recall that you didn’t keep your promises and/or you abused someone’s trust in ways that have made them feel abandoned and betrayed. Yes, it could definitely be “their problem.” Whatever the deal is, nothing about it will change until you feel what it feels like to be them and find a way to make amends.
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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Lori Patterson of Rutland Town School selected to coach Mounties Varsity Girls Soccer RUTLAND—Mount Saint Joseph Academy announced April 11 that Lori Patterson, a special educator at Rutland Town School, has accepted the position of varsity girls soccer head coach. A talented athlete and committed educator, Coach Patterson will be a fantastic addition to the MSJ coaching community, MSJ stated in a news release. A Division I scholarship athlete at Radford University, Patterson received All-Conference Team honors as a Freshman. She continued to be a starting defender for Radford University for the next three years. Coach Patterson has coached recreational
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teams of a variety of ages since her Graduation in 1999. Her soccer coaching experience includes coaching Middle School Girls at Stonewall Jackson Middle School for four years and she also coached one year at Rutland Town School, the 7th and 8th grade girls. “I am excited to have the opportunity to become a member of the MSJ community,” said Patterson. “Soccer has been a very important part of my life and I look forward to using my knowledge and experience of the game to foster a love for soccer within the girls.” For more information, visit www.msjvermont.org.
congratulate Ms. Cyr and Mr. Harrington on their nominations.” Dr. James F. Harris sponsors the awards in recognition of the pivotal role teachers play in the lives of students. The two national winners will be chosen by a team of teachers and historians. Nominees’ work must clearly illustrate the development and use of creative teaching methods that interest students in history and help them make exciting discoveries about the past. For more information, visit nhd. org.
Wendy Copp to be featured at Christine Price Gallery
Friday, April 20, 6 p.m.—CASTLETON—The Christine Price Gallery at Castleton will feature the works of artist Wendy Copp running from April 9-May 12, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, April 20 at 6 p.m. Entitled “They Went Whistling,” the exhibit will feature elegant, humorous, and sometimes provocative figures and structures made of natural materials gathered from the land. Copp is often influenced by opera, literature, mythology, and science, and she is interested in the hidden stories behind the absent protagonist, the contemplation of morality and the transformation. The Christine Price Gallery Courtesy Castleton U is located on the Castleton “After Midnight” is part of University campus and is Wendy Copp’s exhibit at open Monday-Friday, 8 Christine Price Gallery at a.m.-4:30 p.m. Email gallerCastleton University. ies@castleton.edu.
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Wallingford community to set economic development future WALLINGFORD— On April 26, all members of the Wallingford community are invited to kick off the Wallingford Community Visit process, an opportunity for residents to actively participate in examining issues, deciding their top priorities and developing concrete action plans for community and economic development. The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) was invited by the town of Wallingford to facilitate the Community Visit process. VCRD is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the advancement of Vermont communities. In the past 20 years, they have worked with over 60 communities throughout Vermont to bring residents together through their facilitated and structured process to share ideas and move toward common solutions. Jenna Koloski, VCRD’s community and policy
manager said, “VCRD doesn’t know what is best for the town, or the priorities that will emerge. This process is all about local leadership and direction. What we do know is that when towns that line up behind concrete priorities, engage local energy and volunteers, and connect to key resources, it leads to momentum and success! Every town is unique and we are eager to learn more about Wallingford and the opportunities that the community identifies.” This first step in the Community visit process will be Wallingford Community Visit Day, an opportunity to come together to discuss assets, challenges, and opportunities for action within six focus forums being held throughout the day. The second step will be a community meeting in May when all residents will be invited to champion action ideas, set priorities, and have the option to sign
up for task forces to take on each priority initiative. The third step, in June, will be to host a Community Resource Day, with a visiting resource team of Vermont leaders to help support the work of the new task forces as they create action plans to move their priorities forward. The Wallingford Community Visit Day will include professionally facilitated community discussions on six different topics and a free community dinner catered by Sal’s, with desserts prepared by a local high school student and music from local musicians. It will take place at the Wallingford Elementary School. Childcare will be available during the forums at the First Baptist Church. Forum topics were decided by a town steering committee representing people from varied occupations and parts of town. The six topics they set include: community
communications, events & celebrations; restoring historic buildings; Wallingford’s identity; economic development & infrastructure; recreation & natural resources; and Main Street. A youth forum for Wallingford high school students was held on April 12th at Mill River Union High School. Students shared their ideas around assets, challenges, and key directions for the future. Their ideas will be integrated into ideas shared by the community to make sure voices of all ages are heard. Wallingford resident Nan Dubin has stepped up to serve as the local chairperson of the Community Visit Process. She said, “What would you like to see Wallingford become? Share that vision at the town-wide meetings, and stay for dinner! This is a unique opportunity to help plan Wallingford’s future, and we hope you will join us.”
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REAL ESTATE • 31A
The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
Win money for home efficiency The best minute-long video will receive $5,000 for weatherization
Need help affording home efficiency upgrades? Efficiency Vermont is giving away $5,000 toward weatherizing a home through a video contest. Interested participants are asked to submit a quick video 60 second (or less) and submit it to Efficiency Vermont to enter. The video with the most votes, will win a more comfortable,
energy-efficient home. The contest ends on Earth Day, April 22. The contest is open to legal residents of Vermont 18 years of age or older who own an eligible property. How to enter: 1) Create a 60 second (or less) video explaining/ showing/singing why your home needs to be weatherized and enter at-
efficiencyvermont.com/ vacation). 2) Share the link with friends and family and ask them to vote. Prizes: Grand Prize: One household will receive a Home Performance with Energy Star project of up to $5,000 with an Efficiency Excellence Network (EEN) contractor of their choice, a free Nest thermostat and
installation, and up to 12 ENERGY STAR LEDs and installation. Second Prize: Three households will receive a home energy audit with an EEN contractor of their choice and up to 12 ENERGY STAR LEDs.
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Pittsfield – 80+/- acres on Liberty Hill Road, is surrounded by National Forest land and has access to the VAST trail network. $149,900 Killington - 27+ acres of prime building land with 300’ of frontage on Killington Road. Located in the business district w/excellent potential for business, residential or mixed use development. $299,000
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Chris Bianchi
www.MountainGreen3A6.com The only 2BR unit available in building 3 of Mountain Green, with an open living/ kitchen/dining area and a walk-out patio. $115,000
www.18BrooksideDrive.com Located just off Killington’s Homestretch Ski Trail, this fully updated 5-bedroom post & beam ski home is ideal for winter vacations or high-end luxury rentals. The bright and spacious open floor plan is perfect for entertaining and features expansive cathedral ceilings, striking exposed beams, rustic knotty pine walls. Off the mud room entry is an atrium-style spa room w/sunken hot tub for the ultimate apres ski experience. Offered fully furnished and equipped, this spectacular mountain home is 100%, move-in ready. Offered at $624,900
Katie McFadden
335 Killington Rd. • “First” on the Killington Road • Open Daily, 10-4 • #1 since 1989
Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals
www.MountainGreen1E4.com This updated and nicely-appointed 2BR/2BA features an open living/kitchen/dining area with a wood-burning fireplace and a private balcony. $95,000
REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
3 BR. $120K WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
‘tricia Carter
www.1991BrandonMountainRoad.com Traditional 4BR/2BA farmhouse in Rochester with numerous updates. The original residence of the Lyon Farm, in a wonderful setting with pleasant views and surrounded on all sides by USFS conserved land. $165,500
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Lenore Bianchi
www.122WindingWayRoad.com This 4BR/3BA home has over 1000 square feet of deck space with views of Killington Resort. An addition completed in 2009, adds three garage bays and a large open room above perfect for a home theater or game room. $379,000
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Info@PeakPropertyRealEstate.com 1995 U.S Route 4, Killington VT
7+ acres w/sweet mountain views! Tranquil South Woodstock location close to Woodstock Village, GMHA & the Killington Skyship. Gourmet Chef’s kitchen, Great Room w/ stone hearth & pellet stove. Master suite w/ jetted tub & separate sitting room.Two guest rooms one w/built in office space. Great sunroom & wraparound porch! Large lower level w/recreation space & sauna. 2 car garage & so much more! MUST SEE! $599K
RARE OPPORTUNITY-EQUESTRIAN’S DREAM! PRIME SPOT! Minutes to Pico, Killington & downtown
Rutland. Formerly a 4H horse farm. The property has a 2 bed/2 bath Log home w/garage, an indoor riding arena, 2 barns, 28 horse stalls, 5 meadows, amazing views & more! $475K
Woodstock. Open contemporary gem w/hardwood floors & gorgeous slate floors. This Greystokes Wilderness home has a fabulous Great Room w/wall of glass, floor to ceiling stone hearth w/gas stove insert. Gorgeous custom eat in kitchen. The lower level is another spot to relax next to the Harmon woodstove. 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Outdoor deck w/ retractable awning & 2 car garage. $379,900
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! 3 UNITS! Easy Plymouth location STRONG INVESTMENT - “THE WEDGE” PRIME SPOT-2 MILES TO THE KILLINGTON SKYSHIP & 1 MILE TO WOODARD RESERVOIR! One owner, first time offered on market, RARE 4 UNIT PROPERTY. WS rental income is $27K. $349,000.
w/frontage on the Black River. Main house split into 2 units w/ one car garage (one side is 2 bed/1 bath newly updated & the other is 1 bed/1 bath). There is also 2 bed/ 2 bath well taken care of mobile home w/detached garage. Live in one of the units & rent out the other two! Great rental potential! $279,500
UNDER 5 MILES TO OKEMO/JACKSON GORE! Newly updated 3 bed/2 bath farmhouse is a fabulous investment for a primary home or vacation retreat minutes to world class skiing, golf, lakes, fishing & hiking! 2 car garage w/woodshed, new detached barn & more. $179K
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The Mountain Times • April 18-24, 2018
DAZED & DEFROSTED FESTIVAL Saturday, April 21
DETAILS
CELEBRATE SPRING WITH SOFT BUMPS, COLD BREWS, ON-SNOW DEMOS & LIVE MUSIC LOCATION: ROARING BROOK UMBRELLA BAR AT K-1 BASE AREA MUSIC: DJ DAVE BRYAC FUNK ALL-STARS MADAILA PLUS, COMPLIMENTARY SEASON PASS HOLDER BBQ AND RAFFLE. BBQ and raffle for 2017-18 pass holders only (does not include 2018 Spring Pass holders); live music open to all.