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June 6-12, 2018
Vail to buy Okemo, Sunapee, Crested Butte Mueller family will enter purchase agreement after 36 years at the helm
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger
LUDLOW — Triple Peaks, LLC, owned by Tim and Diane Mueller and their children Ethan and Erica Mueller, announced Monday, June 4, they have entered into a purchase agreement with Vail Resorts, Inc. Triple Peaks, LLC is the parent company for Okemo Mountain in Vermont, Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire and Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado. The sale includes the three ski resort operations, as well as Okemo Valley Golf Club in Ludlow and Tater Hill Golf Club in Windham. As part of the transaction, Vail Resorts will also own the leasehold assets presently owned by Och-Ziff (OZ) Real Estate, according to the news release. Vail will reportedly pay $82 million for the purchase as well as 155 million to pay off leases that all three resorts have with Ski Resort Holidings
LLC, an affiliate of OZ Real Estate, subject to adjustments at closing. Tim Mueller, who has owned and run Okemo with his wife, Diane, since 1982, said they were not planning to sell their business when Vail Resorts approached them about an acquisition in November. “We did not go out and look for a buyer, but if we did Vail probably would have been our number one choice,” he said. Since 1982, the resort developed significantly under their ownership, building out snowmaking capacity, lodging and other services. “Diane and I are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished at the three resorts for the last 36 years,” said Tim Mueller, in the news release. “We have had the great privilege of working with a lot of smart, hardworking, dedicated team members, as well as many other people in the local Vail, page 13A
By Erica Harrington
APPALACHIAN ADVENTURES “I eat like a 9-year-old boy,” said former Brandon resident Evan Johnson who has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since March. “Knorr Pasta Sides, Annie’s Mac and Cheese. I can consume entire bricks of cheddar cheese at a time.” Page 23A
By Cpl. Michael Walters
FREE FISHING Saturday, June 9 is Vermont’s Free Fishing Day, when anyone can fish without a license. It’s also the first day of bass season, and Vermont Days, when all state parks and sites are open free of charge.
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Vermont-based remote workers will get subsidy By Katy Savage
QUECHEE — Joel Parker and his family lived near Boston but they drove two hours to Vermont every weekend. They skied in the winter and cycled in the summer. “Then we got the idea of why don’t we just live here,” Parker, 39 said. Parker, his wife and children, ages 11 and 9, moved to Quechee just under a year ago. Parker, a software engineer, works remotely for his company in Massachusetts and drives to work at a co-working space in Woodstock, called the Optimist Center. But there aren’t many people like him in the area. “Quechee is a special case where it’s a lot of second houses,” Parker said. “You can tell there’s not a lot of full time younger families around here.” Now, the state is paying people like Parker to live here.
“I THINK VERMONT COULD BE A TELECOMMUTING PARADISE,” SAID RUTLAND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PRESIDENT WILL GORMLY. Gov. Phil Scott signed bill S.94, the Remote Worker Grant Program, into law May 30. The program pays $5,000 per year and up to $10,000 per person over the life of the program to cover the costs of relocating and working remotely. “I was thinking I started the trend,” Parker said. “I’m the blueprint for this grant.” The grant adds to a number of initiatives underway, both statewide and local, to bring people here. An estimated 13 million visitors come to the state each year and express interest in living here, said Department of Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight. Yet Vermont’s population is aging and its workforce is dwindling, she said. “We’ve been working hard to put forth ideas,” said Knight. The New Worker grant is similar to the Stay to Stay pilot program, which was created in the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing last fall. Rutland, Bennington, Brattleboro were selected to take part in the Stay to Stay initiative, which brings a family here from out of state to spend a weekend for free and experience the Work in Vt., page 13A
Seasons turn, lifts turn
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A rider flies off a jump near the base of Snowshed at Killington Resort. Killington Bike Park opened for the summer season May 26, the same day the resort closed for the winter season. Lifts are open Saturdays and Sundays until June 14, when the resort will switch to a daily schedule just ahead of the Vermont Bike and Brew event, June 15-17.
Paramount Theatre reopens Broken roof truss identified as cause of leak
By Katy Savage
RUTLAND—After canceling a sold-out show and shutting down for two weeks due to a broken roof truss, the Paramount Theatre reopened June 1. The Vermont Fire and Safety issued a certificate of occupancy June 1, declaring the building safe for patrons. The theater closed after a routine inspection in May found one of five roof trusses was damaged after a large snow load broke the truss. Paramount Theatre board chair Matt Levandowski said Paramount paid about $28,000 to re-shore the roof for a temporary fix. Levandowski estimates it will cost an additional $200,000 to completely re-engineer the roof and fix the broken truss. “We’re hopeful that insurance will pay for the bulk of it,” Levandowski said. The Paramount canceled its sold-out Oak Ridge Boys concert scheduled for Saturday, May 19, as well as the broadcast of “Cosi Fan Tutte” from The Metropolitan Opera scheduled Sunday, May 20. The theater has an 838-seat capacity. Canceling the Oak Ridge Boys concert cost about $70,000 to refund ticket holders and pay for the event. “That’s a tough nut to swallow,” Levandowski said. “We were having one of our best seasons ever up unit that point.” Levandowski said the programming was canceled out of caution. Theatre reopens, page 13A
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NEWS
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Rutland man dies after boat overturns on Lake Bomoseen
By Katy Savage
CASTLETON—A man was pronounced dead after he was found submerged in 5 feet of water in Lake Bomoseen last weekend. Richard Grimly, 73, of Rutland was pronounced dead around 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27. Police said Grimly was found in the water near his overturned kayak. Police haven’t received autopsy results yet. “He may have had a medical event,” said Castleton Police Chief Peter Mantello explaining Grimly’s
history with cardiac issues. Grimly was an avid swimmer and a regular fisher, said Mantello. He started fishing around 11:30 a.m. that day. He put in off the Creek Road in Castleton and went along the shore toward the state park, Mantello said. Grimly was found about 40 feet away from the shore. He was not wearing a life vest. Grimley had worked as a sales manager for Graybar Electric Co. for 41 years. He was well-known to the
Rutland area. Grimly was an active member of United Way and he was past president and member of Rutland City Rotary Association, where he led fundraising events like Coats for Kids, Christmas tree sales and a condo raffle, according to his obituary. Besides fishing, Grimly loved golfing and skiing. He was a member of the Pico Ski Club, where he taught youth skiing in the junior program. He was also active in snowshoeing, basketball, and poker games.
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Walker Grant, 80, was a Killington ‘institution’
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Walker Grant (Preston Walker Grant, Jr.), a resident of Killington for nearly 40 years, died March 19, 2018, in Port Charlotte, Fla., where his winter home was. At his request, no service was held. He donated his body for medical research. Mr. Grant was 80 years old, born in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 21, 1938 to Preston Walker Grant, Sr. and Constance Ridgway Grant. Walker graduated from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to that, he graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Md. He served five years of active duty in the US Coast Guard Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant commander at the end of 1966. From 1967 to 1970, he worked for several companies, including Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. in California. For the next 11 years, he worked
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for Turner Construction Co. of New York as a Project Engineer and Project Superintendent, retiring in 1981. Thereafter, Walker ran several different ski houses in Killington, where he became something of an institution. In addition to being a dedicated skier, he was an avid boater. He took trips up and down the Inland Waterway, around the Caribbean, and around the Chesapeake Bay, among others. In recent years, after he “retired” from skiing, he became a “snowbird” and spent his winters in Florida, first in Port Richie on the east coast and then in Port Charlotte on the west coast. He leaves one sister, Lynn Grant Adams, of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. Condolences may be sent to Lynn Grant Adams, 180 Timberline Drive, Killington, VT 05751-9667. For more information, please contact Lynn Adams at 240-285-3763 or lynn.adams@frontier.com.
Act 46 plan recommends 18 school district mergers
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The education secretary released a long-awaited — and for many anxiety-inducing — report Friday, June 1, recommending which school districts should merge. Acting Education Secretary Heather Bouchey recommended 18 consolidations, under a mandate written into the school district consolidation law, Act 46. In some cases, the secretary recommends that groups of districts come together, and in other cases, she has asked rural districts to pair up. A total of 43 districts or groups of districts that filed “Section 9” proposals were included in the report, which is 189 pages long. The recommendations will be reviewed by the state Board of Education, which will release a final plan at the end of November. Bouchey advised in 22 cases that mergers were ill-advised: In 12 districts she said mergers were not practicable, and in 10 cases, there were legal problems with a potential merger. She made no recommendation in three instances, and will allow those districts to pursue
their own Act 46 process. The recommendations came after a months-long review process of local proposals led by Rebecca Holcombe, Bouchey’s predecessor as education secretary, who held the position through most of the Act 46 rollout and implementation. After the passage of Act 46 in 2015, school districts were given more than two years to voluntarily merge with nearby districts and present proposals to the state Board of Education. Districts that did not voluntarily merge were required to evaluate their ability to meet the objectives of Act 46, talk with other districts in the area about how they might accomplish those goals together, and submit to the state board a proposal to merge, or achieve greater efficiency in other ways. The education secretary’s deadline for a statewide plan was June 1. A sheet sent out before the release of the report made clear that the decisions are not final. “The State Board of Education will review this proposed plan as the first of many steps, which will
ultimately lead to the issuance of the final statewide plan in November,” the agency wrote. The state board will hold three regional meetings from July to September. In Rutland County, only Orwell Eementary was recommended for a merger. “Merge the Orwell Elementary School District and the Slate Valley Modified Unified Union School District into a single UUSD by requesting the MUUSD to accept the Orwell District as a full PreK-12 member,” it suggested. All other districts were listed as “merger completed.” In Windsor County, Barnard Elementary School was recommended to merge. “Merge the Barnard Elementary School District and the Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District into a single UUSD by requesting the MUUSD to accept the Barnard District as a full PreK-12 member,” it suggested. Additionally Pittsfield, Hartland and Weathersfield were listed as “no merger (not practical)” and Sharon, Strafford and Thetford were listed as “no merger (not legally possible).”
LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Water testing underway after state finds contaminated wells in Clarendon
By Katy Savage
CLARENDON — The state is testing 20 private and food packaging, can effect the immune system, cause public water wells near the Rutland airport after findthyroid disruptions, cause tumors as well as increased ing five wells were contaminated with cancer-causing cholesterol, according to the Environmental Protecchemicals. tion Agency. “Our hope is that that All 10 or so business“WE DO KNOW FOAM HAS BEEN USED this set of sampling will es in the Rutland State finally define the degree Airport Industrial Park FOR AT LEAST A COUPLE OF DECADES and extent of impact of are on bottled water as THERE,” HE SAID. the water supplies,” said the state is in the midst Matt Moran, an enviof designing a new ronmental program manager for the Department of treatment system, which is expected to cost around Environmental Conservation. $200,000. It’s unclear what is causing the contamination. The “We hope to start getting that system in place,” said state has sampled 35 bedrock wells and one spring in Moran. and around the airport. Studies found perfluoroocThe Department of Environmental Conservation tanesulfonic acid (PFAS) in 17 of those water supplies. began testing water supplies in March after new manFive samples exceeded the Vermont Department of dates were issued this past winter following national Health Drinking Health Advisory. reports that aqueous film-forming foams, used to PFAS, manmade chemicals found in products like extinguish fires and gasoline such as jet fuel, could
Water tests, page 4A
Woodstock bridge to open Friday By Stephen Seitz
WOODSTOCK—Bridge 51, which crosses Kedron Brook on Route 4 in Woodstock Village, will be open this Friday, May 8, according to a statement from the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The work remaining includes rubbing the concrete finish of the new bridge rail (by hand), installing the signs, and line striping. The bridge was first built in 1935, 34 feet long and 56 feet wide. Originally, it was a single-span concrete T-beam bridge with an ornamental railing. The agency decided to upgrade the bridge to a more suitable width and to modernize the hydraulics. Construction began in early March. The new superstructure has two 11-foot wide travel lanes and two 8-foot parking lanes, as well as sidewalks. The concrete rail matches historic and design requirements, the agency said. At an approximate cost of $1.5 million, the project replaced the concrete T-beams with a new superstructure matching the existing geometry. The contractor, Cold River Bridges of Walpole, N.H., used prefabricated bridge structures to keep costs down and save time.
Billings Farm and Museum welcomes Milligan as associate director WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm and Museum “We are delighted to welcome her to the team. has a new associate director. Bobbie’s experience and dynamism will factor Barbara Milligan, formerly the president and significantly as we broaden our reach, commuCEO of the Cape and Islands United Way, brings nity engagement, and the special experiences with her a strong combination of marketing, dewe offer to our guests,” said Billings Executive velopment and leadership Director David Simmons. experience. Billings Farm is special to THIS IS MY PLACE, THIS In her former role, she Milligan. IS MY DREAM JOB,” managed an annual cam“Many years ago, my huspaign of $1.2 million-plus band and I brought our young MILLIGAN SAID. and spearheaded partnersons to Billings Farm & Museum ships that strengthened the organization within where we had a most memorable experience. We its community. milked a cow, petted horses, toured the farmMuch of Milligan’s background is in museum house, and watched sheep being sheared. As a and historic site management where she has descendant of generations off farmers, a spinner served as president & CEO of Highfield Hall & and practitioner of domestic arts, and passionGardens, executive director of the Cape Cod ate champion of open space and preservation, Children’s Museum, and director/curator of the I left there thinking… this is my place, this is my Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. dream job,” Milligan said.
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NEWS
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Students prepare for SkillsUSA conference themed ‘Champions at work, job-ready day one’
RUTLAND—Seven local high school students are busy preparing for the 54th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, hosted by Virginia-based SkillsUSA in Louisville, Ky., June 25-29. SkillsUSA is a career training organization that recognizes promising students in the trades, technical fields, and service professions. The theme for this year is “Champions at work, jobready day one.” Students will produce displays, promotional bulletin boards and prepared speeches addressing the theme in their respective fields. Noah Logan and Johnathan Urbani, both of Rutland High School attending Stafford Technical Center’s STEM program, will compete in Additive Manufacturing at the SkillsUSA competition. Other Stafford students who will travel to the competition include Caden Curtis (Rutland High School) and Levi Tarbell (Mill River UHS). They will compete with two other career tech ed students from St. Johnsbury in the Teamworks competition. The team will need to combine construction, plumbing, masonry and electricity in their competition. Competing in firefighting will be Anthony Petrossi (Mill River UHS) who attends Stafford’s public safety program. James Mars (Poultney HS) will represent Vermont in the plumbing category. Rutland’s Matthew Rock, who won two gold medals at the state level, will compete in medical math at the national level. SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens through the development of personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.Endorsed by the U.S. Dept. of Education, SkillsUSA is dedicated to closing the skills gap in the next generation of U.S. workers. SkillsUSA serves more than 335,000 students and instructors annually. Over 6,000 contestants are expected at the national conference and competition.
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Noah Logan, left and Johnathan Urbani , both of Rutland High School and attending Stafford Technical Center’s STEM program, pose with their state level gold medals. They are now preparing to compete in the Additive Manufacturing at the SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Ky., June 25-29.
Water tests: continued from page 3A be a source of chemical pollutants. The foam is required to be available at certain airports. It’s available at both the Rutland State Airport and Burlington International Airport. “That’s when we realized this one in Clarendon is a concern,” Moran said. Moran isn’t sure how long the contamination has been in the drinking water. “We do know foam has been used for at least a couple of decades there,” he said. Three rounds of testing have been conducted in that area so far. An environmental study to better understand the pollutants is scheduled to begin June 25. The state is receiving phone calls from people in that area, requesting that their water be sampled. “As we’ve been getting further out from the airport the (pollutant) levels have been decreasing,” Moran said. “What’s foremost in my mind is understanding what the extent of contamination is in people’s water supplies.”
STATE NEWS
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Legistlative update: The saga continues
Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon
The special session of the Legislature is now entering its third week (albeit only one or two days a week). The session was necessitated by the veto of the state budget and education funding bills passed in the regular session. Originally it was believed we could come to agreement and get the necessary budget and tax bill done in a few Jim Harrison days, if not a week. Now, however, if the standoff doesn’t end soon, there may be no agreement prior to the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. In what might appear as a bit of gamesmanship, legislative leaders put forth a bill with no increase in the average residential property statewide tax, yet does default to an increase on non-residential property, clearly inviting another veto. The non-residential rate applies to apartments, second homes, commercial property, camps, etc, of which the majority are owned by Vermonters. Scott has been crystal clear that he will not sign any bill that increases taxes or fees. In meetings last week, he reiterated his resolve to hold the line. H.13, the new budget and tax bill, was put forth with the idea that the a budget could be passed and signed to keep the state running after July 1 in the event the disagreement over property taxes wasn’t resolved. However as noted, while H.13 holds average residential rates steady, it doesn’t keep non-residential from going up 5.5 cents. Scott has made it obvious that he is not afraid to use his veto pen. Now up to 10 bills being vetoed, he is just one away from Howard Dean’s record of 11 in 1994. Whether one agrees with the governor or not on holding the line on all taxes this year, legislative leaders have to know he is not bluffing when it comes to vetoing yet another budget and tax bill in the current form. From my perspective, it would be rather unfortunate to continue the stalemate. A proposal was put forth by
NOW UP TO TEN BILLS BEING VETOED, HE IS JUST ONE AWAY FROM HOWARD DEAN’S RECORD OF 11 IN 1994. Rep. Cynthia Browning, D-Arlington, that would have frozen state tax rates and likely been approved by the governor, yet was voted down last Friday. As we write this column, another compromise that doesn’t increase taxes will be presented by Rep. Scott Beck, R-St Johnsbury, this Tuesday. If that doesn’t pass, the standoff will continue. As previously mentioned, I am an advocate for reaching the necessary compromises during the regularly budgeted 18 week session. So, I am not submitting for regular pay for the special session. We should have had our work done within the time frame allocated in the budget. New vetoes last week: S.222, Miscellaneous judiciary procedures. Scott objected to substantive changes to the laws regarding video conferencing of arraignments and other appearances before a Court officer. The bill also modifies regulations for marijuana dispensaries, and sealing and expungement of records. S.273, Miscellaneous law enforcement amendments. Scott objected to the change in the makeup of the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, including the elimination of a State’s Attorney on the Council. S.281, Racial equality in state government. The governor believed there was an unconstitutional provision in the bill by not allowing the governor to remove the individual in the new position of Chief Racial Equity Officer. Instead, Scott issued an executive order creating the new position along with the independent panel that had been called for in S.281, along with adopting the goals of the legislation. Contact me: I plan to be at the first part of the Mendon Community Potluck Cookout this Saturday, June 9, which begins at noon at the Mendon Recreation Area on South Mendon Road. Hope to see you there! You may reach me at JHarrison@leg.state.vt.us or my cell. 802-236-3001. Messages may also be left at the State House during the legislative session at 802-828-2228.
Scott signs individual mandate health insurance bill Gov. Phil Scott has signed a bill mandating that Vermonters purchase health insurance as of 2020. Some details of the “individual mandate” are still up in the air. For example, officials have to figure out next year how to enforce the rule, and there is debate about whether a financial penalty or some incentive might work best. But for now, the governor and a majority of the Legislature seem to be in agreement that mandating health coverage is necessary to keep the state’s insurance market relatively stable. “We are committed to maintaining Vermont’s low uninsured rate,” said Rebecca Kelley, Scott’s communications director. The state’s pursuit of a mandatory health insurance policy is a response to changes at the federal level: A tax overhaul approved last year by Congress eliminates the penalty for the federal individual mandate as of 2019. There is concern that the lack of a federal penalty will cause a significant number of people to drop their health insurance, thus increasing costs for those who retain coverage. In fact, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont — the state’s largest insurer — has said a portion of its proposed 2019 rate hike is due to expected effects of the federal change. In an attempt to head off such issues, the state House earlier this year approved a version of H.696 that enacted a state individual mandate in 2019 even though officials
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Homelessness decreases slightly
More than 1,200 Vermonters were found to be literally homeless on a single night in January, an increase of 66 people, or 5 percent, compared to the 2017 one-day count from the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which counts persons experiencing literal homelessness on the night of January 31. The 2018 Point-inTime Count Report was released May 31 by the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness and the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance. The report shows an overall increase in homelessness. “An addition of emergency shelter space in several locations not only speaks to the increase in the PIT count, it clearly speaks to the level of need – a need complicated by personal trauma, a lack of affordable housing, and a deep level of support required to access services to secure safe, permanent housing for individuals and families,” said Peter Kellerman, co-chair of the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness. The count was organized by Vermont’s participants in the federally-recognized not-for-profit Continuum of Care (CoC) program: the Chittenden County CoC and the 11 local coalitions that make up the Balance of State CoC. These networks are comprised of homeless and human service organizations, housing agencies,
government agencies, health care providers, private funders, and other partners that strive to eliminate homelessness in Vermont. “While we saw a significant increase in the number of single adults sheltered in motels in Chittenden County this year, we also saw continuing declines in the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness and the number of families experiencing homelessness,” said Margaret Bozik, co-chair of the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance. People who experience homelessness in Vermont face complex challenges, which include and go beyond the unaffordability of housing. The Point-inTime Count allows local communities and state policy makers to understand the current problems of homelessness, target limited funding to appropriate housing and services, and track progress towards ending and preventing homelessness. With lawmakers Montpelier for a special legislative session, the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness called on them to increase investments in the proven state programs that can make homelessness a brief and rare occurrence for Vermonters. “We believe that with that strategy, we can facilitate people’s access to resources,” said Bozik. Homelessness, page 11A
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Table of contents Opinion....................................................................6A Calendar...................................................................8A Music Scene...........................................................11A Just For Fun............................................................12A Living ADE.............................................................14A Food Matters..........................................................17A Switching Gears.....................................................20A Columns.................................................................21A News Briefs............................................................22A Classifieds..............................................................25A Service Directory...................................................26A Pets.........................................................................28A Mother of the Skye.................................................29A Real Estate..............................................................30A
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Opinion
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The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
OP-ED
Will ‘sober centrists’ ever return to debate? By Emerson Lynn
As we step onto the first stage leading to the general election in November the thought is that an unpopular president is giving rise to our better selves; we’ve tasted the extreme and the unconventional and found it lacking. We want the political pendulum to swing back toward the center. But what if it doesn’t? What convinces us that the way we communicate is about to bring us back to something that resembles normalcy? If we look to other nations what makes us so sure that the populist rants we hear elsewhere don’t make their homes here? That’s another way of asking whether there is the appetite for the return of “sober centrists,” those who specialize in telling us what we don’t want to hear, that compromise is unavoidable, and that there are no easy answers. These centrists typically are considered the educated elite and their messages are decidedly unappealing to people who want quick fixes or radical change. Presi-
IT’S LIKE A GAME OF PING PONG. THE ACTION IS ON BOTH ENDS, NEVER IN THE MIDDLE. dent Trump is more to their liking; he rejects the status quo and he has done so brilliantly. And for good reason. As a nation we’ve been at a stalemate for a long time and saddled with a system that has been ineffective. Mr. Trump was elected to fix what many Americans thought was broken. But, to use a Vermont example, Bernie Sanders isn’t any more inclined to be a “sober centrist” than Mr. Trump. He uses the same sorts of polemics Mr. Trump does, but from the far left. It’s like a game of ping pong. The action is on both ends, never in the middle. When a leader fails, or promises are broken, our response is not to find those who told us the dirty little secret — that good policy isn’t a zero-sum game — it’s to lurch to those who promise an even more radical approach, and even greater winnings. This rejection of the political middle is brought about by the enhanced ability of single-interest groups to mobilize online and to push their own agendas to the political extremes. By definition, these groups are interested in anything other than their own causes and they are highly skilled in their abilities to distort and persuade. To push their causes forward they are beginning to find like-minded groups embracing similar causes. This patchwork of alliances is problematic for a two-party system like our own. As we push the extremes to the edges the question is what holds it together? It used to be the thought that the truth brought us back to the center. But our collective ability to create our own truths, and to disseminate that “truth” without it needing to be passed through any filter, has put the center at risk. We’re watching this play out across the globe. Our hope is that we don’t fall into the same irrational pattern. There is no stability in either extreme. Emerson Lynn is the editor and publisher of the St. Albans Messenger, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.
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King Trump: above the law
Building the best education system
By Vermont Gov. Phil Scott
Undoubtedly, many of you are aware of the disagreement between me and the Legislature over increasing statewide property tax rates. As I’ve said, I cannot accept an increase in statewide property tax rates and here’s why: I ran for office understanding state government needed to focus more of our efforts on making Vermont more affordable and growing the economy. Last year, with the help of the Legislature, we passed a budget without raising a single tax or fee, without cutting services and while investing in economic growth. It was the first time this was achieved in decades, and we did it while addressing revenue shortfalls. This year, we have a total of $160 million more in revenue than we did last year (much of it from increasing economic activity) which includes at least $44 million in surplus tax revenue. This is excellent news. So, I just don’t
understand legislators’ insistence on raising statewide property tax rates when we don’t have to. From my perspective, raising taxes should always be the last resort. And that’s why I vetoed the budget and tax bills. But education taxes are only one part of an important challenge we must address. Vermont has great schools, teachers and staff. By most measures, we deliver a good education to our kids. But we could have the very best education in the country, if lawmakers have the courage to face the reality of our current situation and rethink the policies of the past. Our education system is being weakened by a decline in our working-age population and an increasingly inefficient system that’s diverting budget dollars away from kids. The K-12 system was built to educate more than 100,000 kids. Today, we’re educating about 76,0000 – that’s 27,000 fewer in 20 years, and declines continue. Our stuBest ed, page 7A
LETTERS
Raising the minimum wage won’t drive away jobs Dear Editor, It is clear that 30 years of “trickle down” public policies have worked to make high end wages higher and low end wages much lower due to inflation. The minimum wage today pays for less than it did 30 years ago. Approximately 87,000 Vermonters suffer this wage stagnation. We have long understood the concept of livable wage. Here in Vermont that is $15.76 in rural areas and $17.64 in urban areas. The average minimum wage earner is 38 years old, half are over 40, 20 percent are parents, 60
percent are women and almost all work full time and are the primary bread winner (according to the Joint Fiscal Office data). These people badly need to have a livable wage. They are largely not, as some claim, teenagers in their first job. They are
years both New York and Massachusetts have had higher minimum wages than Vermont. I can find no one who can quantify how that has brought jobs into Vermont. Yes, increasing the minimum wage to $15 will increase cost of prod-
THE MINIMUM WAGE TODAY PAYS FOR LESS THAN IT DID 30 YEARS AGO. hardworking struggling Vermonters, our neighbors! Raising Vermont’s minimum wage will not drive jobs out of Vermont. For the last couple of
ucts businesses provide. According to a Purdue University study the price of a Big Mac would go from $3.99 to $4.17. I think we Vermonters can live with this price.
Opponents like the Vermont Chamber of Commerce claim raising the minimum wage will be disastrous to business. It seems that these businesses must rely on such humiliating low wages to survive. They think it proper that their employees suffer poverty, rely on charities for food and clothing and local and state governments for welfare benefits to live. They embrace the concept that the Vermont taxpayer should be subsidizing their impoverished workers so the businesses can make more money. I find this offensive. Vermont was foundMin. wage, page 7A
CAPITOL QUOTES
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CAPITOL QUOTES “Every day we fail to move a bill forward erodes the faith Vermonters have in government. Preventing government shutdown is the right thing to do. The legislature refuses to resort to DC-style politics that put Vermont families and the state’s livelihood at risk,” Said House Speaker Mitzi Johnson and President Pro Tem Tim Ashe in a joint statement.
“Change can be difficult & I know how hard it is to reconsider long-held views. But if Lawmakers truly care about increasing quality and decreasing inequality in education, they must have the courage to rethink the way we’ve always done things,” Tweeted Gov. Phil Scott.
“It is not courage we lack, it is trust. Trust that you care about schools or students. Trust that you can negotiate in good faith. Trust that the Sec. of Education left for “personal” reasons. And even trust the numbers and math presented by your administration,” Tweeted Rep. Sam Young to Gov Phil Scott, D-Orleans.
“This is Washington GOP politics at its worst. I worked with the JFO as a legislator and governor. They are smart at good at what they do. Attacking and demeaning our institutions is why D.C. is a mess. We don’t need that in Vermont,” Tweeted former Gov. Howard Dean in response to Gibbs accusing the Joint Fiscal Office of being partisan.
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continued from page 5A hadn’t yet figured out how to enforce the law. The Senate balked, arguing that an insurance requirement shouldn’t take effect without a penalty in place for those who don’t comply. A compromise version passed both bodies on the last day of the regular 2018 legislative session. That bill pushed the state’s individual mandate to Jan. 1, 2020, giving officials time to figure out administration, exemption and enforcement issues with the help of a working group that’s scheduled to report to the Legislature by Nov. 1. Rep. Anne Donahue, R-Northfield and vice chair of the House Health Care Committee, said an individual mandate goes hand-in-hand with federal law requiring insurers to cover people with pre-existing medical issues. The government can’t push insurers to take on the sickest patients, the argument goes, while simultaneously allowing healthy customers to walk away. “It’s not like there are a lot of people
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who are thrilled about (enacting) a mandate, necessarily,” Donahue said. “But I think what most people understand is, when you talk about the requirement under the (federal Affordable Care Act) to cover pre-existing conditions, you can’t have one without the other.” Donahue acknowledged that there’s a debate about whether the Affordable Care Act should be repealed at the federal level. “But the bottom line is, what we have right now is what we have,” she said. Those issues aside, there’s also a push to keep Vermont’s uninsured rate low. Currently, only 3.7 percent of the population lacks health insurance, according to a recent Green Mountain Care Board report. Kelley said that’s a priority for the governor, who signed H.696 on May 28. She also cited a desire to avoid insurance cost increases that could be triggered by people dropping coverage. The governor’s signature isn’t a surprise, because his administration previously signaled support for an individual mandate.
Spend better to make education the best in the country
continued from page 6A dent-to-staff ratio has decreased from about seven kids for every one adult to about four to one. Meanwhile, the state has increased property tax rates (on top of local rate increases) virtually every year – often faster than growth in Vermonters’ paychecks and property values. Even since Act 46 of 2015, which streamlines school governance, costs grew by more than $60 million while the number of students decreased by about 2,000. These trends have contributed significantly to the affordability crisis many families face, persistent inequality between districts, and expanding inefficiencies that divert millions of dollars away from our kids. To be very clear, my focus is not on cutting spending – it’s about spending money far better than we do today, so we can do more and make our education system the very best in the country. Think of it this way: We are now spending more than $1.6 billion to educate 76,000 students. According to the National Education Association, we have, by far, the largest per-student investment in the country, spending twice the national average. We have a good graduation rate, but our student test scores are only two percentage points higher than the national average. We are not making substantial gains in improving outcomes for disadvantaged students. And only about half of our high school graduates go on to receive a technical or trade credential or earn a college degree. Outcomes and funding from school to school remain alarmingly unequal. We have some schools offering a wide range of foreign languages, environmental studies, cutting-edge science, technology and engineering programs. And we have other schools that can’t offer any of these opportunities. It’s time to have the courage to admit we can do much more for our kids, achieve better outcomes and attract more families. That’s why I’ve proposed a plan to stabilize statewide property tax rates for five years, work with districts to make structural reforms and free up hundreds of millions in additional savings to invest in more opportunities for our kids. Preventing statewide property tax rate increases would also help homeowners and renters get ahead and make it easier for employers to grow and create more good jobs – generating additional organic economic growth and, with budget discipline, more surpluses. Change can be difficult, and I know how hard it is to reconsider long-held views. But if lawmakers truly care about increasing quality and decreasing inequality in education, they must have the courage to rethink the way we’ve always done things, break the cycle of constant increases in education tax rates and persistent inequality between schools, and reform a good system to make it the very best in America Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, lives in Berlin.
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“I’ve never seen attacks like this on the integrity of the VT Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal staff. They have served the Legislature’s Republican, Democratic, Progressive and Independent members with an unassailable just-the-facts approach for decades,” Tweeted Senate Pro Tem Tim Ashe after the governor’s chief of staff Jason Gibbs accused the Joint Fiscal Office of being partisan.
ed by people who were proud to work hard for their living. Now we have almost 90,000 Vermonters who are also working hard struggling to make their living. With our low minimum wage, we deprive them of the pride of being independent, self-supporting and the opportunity to shed the various forms of welfare. This wrong, we need to correct this injustice. By raising the minimum wage the number of Vermonters relying on
safety net programs will be reduced, reducing cost for all Vermont Tax payers. Maybe the increase in the minimum wage will help encourage younger workers to stay in Vermont? Who is Scott helping with his veto of the minimum wage? He is not helping the nearly 90,000 hard-working Vermonters who do not make a livable wage. He is not helping the average Vermont taxpay-
er who pays taxes to pay state welfare, food subsidies, medical care, etc. The only one I see Scott is helping is businesses who profit from low wages, Walmart, McDonalds, convenience stores, hotel maintenance people, etc. I’m sure these businesses are big Republican donors. Bob Zeliff, Bridport (This letter appeared June 4 in the Addison Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.)
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Calendar
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** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
Rutland Co-Op Annual Meeting
5:30 p.m. Rutland Area Food Co-Op’s annual meeting and celebration under a tent on the lawn beside the Co-op. Live local music, good food, updates on business. Bring a dessert to share; main meal provided. 5:30-8 p.m. 77 Wales St., Rutland. 802-773-0737.
Rotary Meeting
6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org
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.
FREE FISHING DAY AND VERMONT DAYS
7 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: King of Dirt Small Block 358 Modifieds, NWAAS Divisions and KOD 358 Modifieds. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.
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.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 6
Bikram Yoga **
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Yin Yoga
8 a.m. Pilates mat at 8 a.m.; Yin Yoga at 8:45 a.m., all levels at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
THURSDAY Bikram Yoga **
JUNE 7
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Story Time
Story Time
10 a.m. Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-438-2964.
Kripalu Yoga
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.
CCV Job Hunt Helper
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
10 a.m. Maclure Library offers preschool story hour, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Birth to 5 years old. Socialize, make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas in small, intimate group. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford. 10 a.m. Kripalu yoga with Louise Harrison at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444. 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.
Torah Trope Class
10:30 a.m. Learn to chant Torah or just brush up with Rabba Kaya’s fool-proof method, at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Free. Wednesdays in June. 802-855-8028.
Active Seniors Lunch
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
Poetry Group
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.
Summer Farmers Market
3 p.m. Summer Vermont Farmers Market in Depot Park, Rutland. 3-6 p.m. Vermont crafts, jars, fresh fruits and veggies, cheese, breads, maple products, and more. Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
Stafford Digital Art Show
5 p.m. Stafford Technical Center presents Digital Arts Final Show, 5-8 p.m. in Alley Gallery, Center Street Alley, Rutland. Animation, illustration, game design, installation and graphic design. Reception with food, music. Free, open to public.
Community Colloquium
6:30 p.m. American Government and Politics: A Community Colloquium at Chittenden Public Library, with Gina Ottoboni. This week, Politics and the Media: An Evolving Landscape. Join guided discussion. All ages welcome. Coffee and tea. 223 Chittenden Rd., Chittenden.
Book Launch
6:30 p.m. Author Yvonne Daley book launch celebration at Phoenix Books Rutland for new book “Going Up the Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks and Radicals Moved to Vermont.” Live music of era songs, artwork, light fare. Free, open to all. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz.
Adult Soccer
7 p.m. Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. Non-marking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.
Open Mic
7 p.m. Open mic with Jim Yeager at ArtisTree Community Arts Center, Pomfret. Free. All levels, all abilities, relaxed environment. Info, artistreevt.org. 2095 S. Pomfret Rd., Pomfret.
Live at the Chaffee
7 p.m. Live at the Chaffee music series featuring Bethany Conner, singer/songwriter performing acoustic guitar and vocals. Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. 7-9 p.m. $7. Refreshments available.
Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing
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Killington Bone Builders
Mendon Bone Builders
Wednesdays with Farmer Fred
10 a.m. Wednesdays Afternoons with Farmer Fred at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Showcasing historic farming activities and wagon rides. historic.vermont.gov. 780 VT-100A, Plymouth.
CCV Job Hunt Helper
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.
F.H. Farmers’ Market
3 p.m. Fair Haven Farmers’ Market in the Park, Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. through Oct. 25. 802-265-3010. 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven.
Tobacco Cessation Group
4:30 p.m. Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
All Levels Yoga
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.
Volunteer Soup & Bread Night
6 p.m. Stone Valley Community Market coop is hosting free Volunteer Soup & Bread Night for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer member/worker. 6-7 p.m. 216 Main St., Poultney.
Bridge Club
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.
FRIDAY Bikram Yoga **
JUNE 8
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.
Spartan Agoge
7 a.m. Grit and endurance collide at Spartan’s Summer Agoge, based at Riverside Farm, 3178 VT-100, Pittsfield. Starts 7 a.m. Friday, through 6 p.m. Sunday. Nearly 50 competitors of all ages, unique skill levels. spartan.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.
Book Sale
10 a.m. Friends of the Rutland Free Library June book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Public welcome. 10 Court St., Rutland. Highlight: Summer sport and vacation. Special buy: All mysteries, BOGO free; 50 cent romance novels or 5/$1. rutlandfree.org.
Story Time
10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! 802-422-9765.
Breastfeeding Support Group
10:30 a.m. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant leads breastfeeding support group at Norman Williams Public Library, in the children’s section, second Friday of month. Share/swap stories. Free, older siblings welcome. 281-731-7313. 10 the Green, Woodstock.
Kripalu Yoga
11 a.m. Kripalu yoga, gentle flow at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444.
Photography Class
1 p.m. Emmett Francois will give photography instruction at Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. 1-2:30 p.m. Types of cameras, lenses, tripods, composition, lighting and presentation. Bring camera and manual. Free, open to public. Register 802-468-3093.
Magic: the Gathering
3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 802-422-9765.
Free Cider Tasting
5 p.m. The Garage at historic Pierce’s Store in No. Shrewsbury features free cider tasting, 5-7 p.m. from Fable Farm Fermentory, Barnard. Q&A with Christopher Piana, maker, at 6 p.m. 2658 Northam Road, Shrewsbury.
Okemo Music Series
6 p.m. Okemo’s Jackson Gore Summer Music Series, free Friday night concerts through the summer. Grounds open 5 p.m. Concert 6-9 p.m. This week: series kicks off with Version 6, cover band playing 1960s-today. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site inside. Dining options. okemo.com.
Old Firehouse Concerts
7:30 p.m. Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen perform at Tinmouth’s Old Firehouse concert series. Doors open 7 p.m. $12 suggested donation. Desserts, coffee and tea available by donation. 9 Mountain View Road, Tinmouth.
CALENDAR
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Free Fishing Day
6 a.m. Vermont’s annual statewide Summer Free Fishing Day - all day! Fish today without a license. Also, opening day of regular bass fishing season. Look for Reel Fun Fishing programs at State Parks. vtfishandwildlife.com.
Vermont Days Weekend
7 a.m. Vermont Days Weekend, June 9-10, when admission is free at Vermont State Parks and Historic Sites all weekend.
Vermont Epic Cycling Weekend
Vermont Epic Cycling Weekend at Okemo Mountain Resort, June 9-10. B2VT Ride, VTMonster, and VT 40. Info, registration, vtepic.com.
Bikram Yoga **
7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 9 a.m. 90min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. Pancake breakfast buffet at Masonic Lodge, 63 Franklin St., West Rutland. 8-11 a.m. $9 adults, $3 for ages 4-12, free age 3 and under. Pancakes, fr. toast, eggs, meats, home fries, beverages, and more.
Killington Section GMC
9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Long Trail Spring Cleaning, upper elevation. Clear brush, water bars; paint blazes; cut blowdowns; ready the trail for summer hiking season. Bring work gloves, lunch, bug spray. Tools provided. Meet at 9 a.m. at Rutland’s Main St. Park, near Firehouse. Rain date June 10. 802-293-2510.
Summer Farmers Market
9 a.m. Summer Vermont Farmers Market in Depot Park, Rutland. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vermont crafts, jars, fresh fruits and veggies, cheese, breads, maple products, and more. Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
Annual Members’ Exhibit
Historical Society Presentation
5 p.m. Carving Studio and Sculpture Center’s annual Members’ Exhibit, June 9-30. Opening reception for artists, today, 5-7 p.m. Open to public, refreshments. 636 Marble St., West Rutland. carvingstudio.org.
VFW Dinner
5 p.m. VFW dinner 5-7 p.m. 15 Wales St., Rutland. 802-775-6892. Open to public.
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.
Artist Reception
7 p.m. Artist reception for Darryl Lauster at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 7-9 p.m. “For the Time Being” exhibition featuring works in marble and bronze. 636 Marble St., West Rutland. carvingstudio.org.
Silent Film Series
7 p.m. Silent film series at Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon, with Jeff Rapsis playing live piano in accompaniment. This week, “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” starring Buster Keaton (1928). Free will donation.
FOLA Film
7 p.m. FOLA presents film showing of “Boyhood” at Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Free. Donations appreciated. Popcorn and water provided. fola.us. 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow.
Open Gym
All Types of Kinds
VWA History Walk
Dar Williams at Chandler
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. 10 a.m. Walk in the Woods: An Archaeological Tour of the Old Job Historic Logging Village, Mt. Tabor. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Meet just before 10 a.m. at GMNF work station, Brooklyn Road, Mt Tabor. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, lunch, bug spray, trekking poles. Registration required: info@vermontwoodlands.org, 802-747-7900. Rain date June 13.
Dairy Days at Billings Farm
10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum hosts Dairy Days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This week: Sheep! Learn about products made from milk, plus stories, crafts, cheese making, and more. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm. org.
Book Sale
10 a.m. Friends of the Rutland Free Library June book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome. 10 Court St., Rutland. Highlight: Summer sport and vacation. Special buy: All mysteries, BOGO free; 50 cent romance novels or 5/$1. rutlandfree.org.
Huck Finn Catfish Derby
11 a.m. Annual Huck Finn Catfish Derby at the Foundry at Summit Pond, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 to register, benefits Killington Elementary School KEEPERS program. Trophies for winners, prizes for all. Burgers & hot dogs. Summit Road, Killington.
Community Block Party
SUNDAY JUNE 10
Barrel Race
8 a.m. 42nd annual Crowley Brothers Memorial 10K Vermont State Championship: the best and oldest 10K in New England! 10K, Half Marathon, 5K race, 5K walk, 5K Corporate Challenge Walk, Kids’ Downtown Mile Run. Huge event for spectators and visitors. Championship courses from Proctor to Rutland. crowleyroadrace.com. Olympian Bill Rodgers returns, and Katherine Switzer. Headquartered at OMYA, Proctor.
4 p.m. Relax at the Gymnasium while raising funds for Relay for Life of Rutland County, with gentle yoga class followed by refreshments. $20, open to the public. RSVP to 802-773-5333. 11 Cottage St., Rutland.
Taste & Make Workshop
4 p.m. Monthly Taste & Make Workshop at Stone Valley Market, 216 Main St., Poultney. Learn about kombucha, taste and discuss, then walk to Green Mountain College’s Cerridwen Farm for tour. Free; BYO quart or half gallon glass jar. Register at 802-287-4550.
4 p.m. Vermont-based husband/wife duo performs classical works inspired from folk melodies. Part of “Concert for a Cause” series - donations benefit The Family Place. $5 suggested. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.
Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing
5 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Weekly Event, NWAAS Divisions and Bandits. Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.
Summer Reading Series
5 p.m. Joan Hutton Landis Summer Reading Series with Vermont’s own poet laureate Chard deNiord and Richard Hoffman. Free, open to the public. Doors
9 p.m. Fairy Tales and Folklore at Wilson Castle Masquerade. Restoration fundraiser for the castle. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. BYOB, and come as your favorite character from stories, tales, fables, princess movies, etc. Food and desserts. Live music, belly dancers, magic, drag shows, costume contest, performances, unique vendors, and more. 21+. Tickets $25. 2708 West St., Proctor.
Heartfulness Meditation
Yoga with a Twist
Jeremiah and Annemieke McLane
HUCK FINN CATFISH DERBY AT THE FOUNDRY SATURDAY, JUNE 9
12:30 p.m. Mount Independence State Historic Site enjoys an afternoon about the Revolutionary War and Benedict Arnold. Orwell Free Library discussion 12:30-1:45 p.m. Benedict Arnold in History and Fiction with historian at the site. 497 Mount Independence Rd., Orwell. Free.
4 p.m. Killington Mountain Bike Club Bike Bum registration party at Sushi Yoshi, 4-6 p.m. Raffle, prizes, renew and sign up for membership. Race series Wednesdays, June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at Killington Resort, all ages - individuals or teams. killington.com. 1807 Killington Rd, Killington.
2 p.m. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site presents illustrated talk and moderated discussion “From Revolution to the Bill of Rights” with historian. 5696 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton. 802-273-2282. Free.
Wilson Castle Masquerade
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.
Bike Bum Registration Party
Vt. Days - Hubbardton
7:30 p.m. Singer/songwriter Dar Williams performs concert at Chandler Center for the Arts. Folk/ pop songs with raw acoustic energy. Tickets $28-$38, chandler-arts.org, 802728-6464. 71-73 Main St., Randolph. Afternoon forum earlier - 3 p.m. - with free concert, registration required at 802-728-9878 or director@ chandler-arts.org.
Bridge Club
2 p.m. NBHA Vt 01 Barrel Race at Pond Hill Ranch, 2-4:30 p.m.1683 Pond Hill Road, Castleton. pondhillranch.com.
2 p.m. Bridgewater Historical Society presentation by Thomas Griffin, Pres. of Vt. Old Cemetery Assn. Discussing restoration and preservation of Vt. cemeteries. Old Brick Schoolhouse, 12 North Bridgewater Road, Bridgewater. Free, open to public. Refreshments.
7:30 p.m. Alternative/Indie singer-wongwriter quartet All Types of Kinds performs at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. $20 tickets. Reservations at brandon-music.net.
11 a.m. Neighborworks of Western Vt. Community Awareness Block Party, 11 a.m.2 p.m. on Baxter Street, between Library Ave. and Maple St., Rutland. Free food, games, magic show, face painting, music, and more. Free!
Vt. Days - Mt. Independence
1 p.m. Vermont Center for Dance Education students present Alice in Wonderland at Paramount Theatre, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. performances. Tickets $15-$25. paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland.
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Alice in Wonderland
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.
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open 5 p.m. Readings begin 5:30 p.m. BigTown Gallery, 99 North Main St., Rochester.
Meet the Maker Cocktail Dinner
6 p.m. Red Clover Inn partners with Stonecutter Spirits (Middlebury) for barrel-aged gin and whiskey cocktails paired with a four-course dinner. Reservations recommended: 802-775-2290. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon.
7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
MONDAY
Crowley Road Race
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.
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.
Wander to Wonder 5K Walk
11 a.m. First Wander to Wonder 5K Walk at Castleton University, 338 South St., Castleton. $20 entry (kids free). Registration begins 10 a.m. Opening ceremonies & music 10:45 a.m. Race begins 11 a.m. Closing ceremony 2:30 p.m. Water, light snacks provided. Register or donate nbtsevents.braintumor.org. Started by Alyssa Audet, to benefit National Brain Tumor Society.
Bikram Yoga **
JUNE 11
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.
Registration Deadline
8 a.m. Registration deadline is today for new Kundalini Yoga series with Liza Eaton, on the lawn of The Cabin, 514 Dean Hill Rd., Killington. Classes Mondays, June 18-Aug. 6, 6-7:15 p.m. Beginners welcome, all levels. “Awakening to Your 10 Bodies.” 518-763-1490, eaton.liza@gmail.com, buddhafulyoga.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.
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10A • CALENDAR
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.
Rutland Rotary
12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.
Tobacco Cessation Group
4:30 p.m. 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.
Citizenship Classes
Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.
TUESDAY Bikram Yoga **
JUNE 12
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.
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.
Tuesday Tales
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Tobacco Cessation Group
Literary Pairings Book Group
CCV Job Hunt Helper
Chess Club
11 a.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Tuesday, 11-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. 802-747-3768. 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.
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.
Golf League
5 p.m. Killington Golf Course golf league night, 5 p.m. shotgun start Tuesdays. 9-hole scramble, themed event with contests and prizes. Sign up at 802422-6700 by 2 p.m. each Tuesday. killington.com.
Tobacco Cessation Group
5 p.m. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library’s newest book group: Literary Pairings with Kari and Kristian. This month, sci-fi pairing: “Parable of the Sower” and “The Fifth Season.” 10 the Green, Woodstock. 802-457-2295. 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.
Castleton Concert Series
7 p.m. Castleton University’s 23rd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series, in the Castleton Pavilion. Tuesdays through the summer. This week, Boston Crusaders, drum and bugle corps. Free, open to public. Non-perishable food donations encouraged. castleton.edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton.
WILSON CASTLE MASQUERADE SATURDAY, JUNE 9
RRCC Chamber Mixer
5 p.m. Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer at Ground Round, 5-7 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, raffle, door prizes, and networking. 559 Route 7S, Rutland.
Level 1 Yoga
5:30 p.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga. com, 802-422-4500.
Heartfulness Meditation
5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.
Bereavement Group
6 p.m. VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates. Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613. ed itt m b Su
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.
10 a.m. Tuesday Tales of the Notch at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Guided tours with site administrator. historicsites.vermont.gov. 3780 VT100A, Plymouth.
Castleton University hosts Early Childhood Education Institute CASTLETON – Castleton University is once again partnering with the Vermont Early Childhood Education Consortium to offer the annual Early Childhood Education Institute running July 23-26, 2018. The institute consists of sixteen hybrid courses designed to promote Vermont’s core values for early education and meet the needs of teachers of all levels. A strong emphasis is placed on courses that deepen practice, meet child care professional development requirements, and assist teachers in obtaining or retaining licenses and endorsements. “We are honored to, again, be supporting the work of the second annual Early Childhood Institute happening on our campus in July,” said Castleton Director of Education Dr. Ric Reardon. “The Castleton Center for Schools will be sponsoring a number of courses through this institute that are designed to meet childcare professional development requirement and contribute to early childhood or elementary educators licensing competencies and renewal of educator licenses and endorsements. We look forward to having participants visit our beautiful campus and take advantage of this rigorous and relevant institute.” Featuring 16 hybrid courses, offerings are developed and designed specifically for early childhood teachers, primary teachers, special educators, home visitors and related service/CIS personnel. Newly constructed courses include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Accelerated Professional Portfolio Development, Creating Peaceful Classrooms, Therapeutic Child Care and more. It is anticipated that more than 200 childcare providers, supervisors, and experts will attend the institute, many staying on campus for the entire program. A preeminent feature of this institute is the cooperative spirit of Vermont’s Colleges and Universities, parent and child centers, childcare institutions, and state agencies, many of whom are taking responsibility for offering a course. For more information on the Early Childhood Institute, please visit castleton.edu/summer-institute or contact Dr. Ric Reardon, Director of Education, at (802) 468-1234 or via email at richard.reardon@castleton.edu.
How low can you go?
By Robin Alberti
Killington Elementary School students and their parents were invited to the KEEPERS’ Spring Fling held Sunday, June 3 at The Foundry. It was a reason to get dressed up for dancing, games, food and fun!
Free family cooking class unites children, elderly RUTLAND – Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging today announced that it will be hosting “The Grand Kitchen,” a new family-focused cooking class, beginning June 26. “The Grand Kitchen,” which is free and will be led by SVCOA Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator Anna Townsend and SVCOA Registered
Dietician Jaya Davis, is designed for children ages 8 to 12 to learn to cook with their grandparent or another older adult. The class will be based on Hunger Free Vermont’s “The Learning Kitchen” curriculum. “This is a fun and exciting new class that aims to not only teach cooking tips and connect multiple generations of families and friends, but to
also educate participants on nutritional planning for their meals,” said Townsend. “In addition to cooking a different meal each class, participants will visit the grocery store and learn about how to select and use healthy foods in their favorite meals.” The class will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 251 West Street in Rutland.
Long-time ARC director departs RUTLAND — ARC Rutland Area has a new executive director. Lisa Lynch will be retiring from her role as executive director at the end of June while Heather Kent will be the ARC’s new executive director. “We are truly grateful to Lisa for her 20 years of highly dedicated, professional service to ARC and our members,” the ARC board said in a press release. “She has done a remarkable job in keeping this organization alive and thriving and has made a tremendous impact in the lives of those we serve. She will be greatly missed by them as well as by the board and the staff.” Kent has several years of experience in public ad-
ministration, most recently serving as Clarendon’s Town Administrator. Kent also has considerable experience working with children with a wide range of developmental disabilities and their families in the Rutland Public School System. “She demonstrates enthusiasm, high energy, and a passion for working with people with developmental disabilities which the board believes necessary in successfully leading the organization forward,” the board said. ARC Rutland Area is an organization that advocates for the rights of citizens with Developmental Disabilities and their families to be regarded as valued citizens with the same entitlements as non-disabled individuals.
MUSIC SCENE • 11A
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Music scene
[MUSIC Scene]
by dj dave hoffenberg
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
JUNE 6 POULTNEY
JUNE 8 BOMOSEEN
7 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night with Zak Hampton’s Moose Crossing
6 p.m. Iron Lantern Andy Gorton
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-AWay Tavern Full Band Open Mic 9:30 p.m. The Venue Jenny Porter WOODSTOCK 7 p.m. Town Hall Theatre Documentary Chasing Ice with Discussion
THURSDAY
JUNE 7 BARNARD
5:30 p.m. Feast and Field Market Spencer Lewis and Friends BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Lake House Aaron Audet MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam with Tom and Gary RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Throwback Thursday Video Dance Party with DJ Mega
KILLINGTON 7 p.m. The Foundry Jenny Porter 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Craic Agus Ceol OKEMO 6 p.m. Jackson Gore Village Courtyard Version 6 POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern The Mean Waltons RUTLAND 8 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern The New Whiskey River Band 9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D STOCKBRIDGE
STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. The Wild Fern Rick Redington WOODSTOCK 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theatre Roomful of Teeth
SOUTH POMFRET
6 p.m. Iron Lantern Charlie Woods
4 p.m. Artistree Concert for a Cause: Jeremiah & Annemieke McLane
KILLINGTON 11 a.m. The Foundry Huck Finn Catfish Derby 7 p.m. The Foundry Jenny Porter 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Craic Agus Ceol
7 p.m. Wild Fern Jake Wildwood and Forrest Newton TINMOUTH 7:30 p.m. Old Firehouse Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen WOODSTOCK 10 p.m. Bentley’s Dancing after Dark with Guest VJ
SATURDAY JUNE 9
BRANDON
7 p.m. Town Hall Silent Movie “Steamboat Bill” 1928
STOCKBRIDGE 12 p.m. Wild Fern Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington 1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
RUTLAND
MONDAY
9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega 9 p.m. Seven South Tap Room at Holiday Inn Whispers Band 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T WOODSTOCK 6 p.m. Bentley’s Jamie Ward on Piano 10 p.m. Bentley’s Dancing after Dark with DJ Andraudy
6 p.m. Stony Brook Tavern Wayne Canney
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree Open Mic
BOMOSEEN
SUNDAY
JUNE 11
LUDLOW
9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Clay Canfield and Brother John RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Open Mic Night
JUNE 10
TUESDAY
BOMOSEEN
6 p.m. Lake House Josh Jakab CASTLETON 11 a.m. Castleton University Wander To Wonder 5K Walk for Brain Cancer KILLINGTON 5 p.m. The Foundry Jazz Night with Summit Pond Quartet 9 p.m. JAX Food and Games Duane Carleton RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic
JUNE 12
CASTLETON
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab POULTNEY 8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie 9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music All Types of Kinds
Homelessness:
January count up, while decreases shown elsewhere
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Additional point-in-time count findings: A total of 917 households were counted in 2018, an increase of 65 households, or 8 percent, from 2017. During the one-day count in January 2018, 1,291 Vermonters experienced literal homelessness, an increase of 66 people, or 5 percent, compared to the 2017 one-day count. The number of unsheltered persons counted was 82, a 38 percent decrease from the 2017 PIT Count. Twenty-three percent of the entire homeless population, or 292, were children 18 years old and under. This is a slight decrease from last year, when 306 children made up 25 percent of the population.
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This year’s count saw the lowest number of people staying in unsheltered locations in the past eight years. Ninety-four percent were in a sheltered location of homelessness, while just 6 percent were unsheltered. Approximately 40 percent of the persons experiencing homelessness were persons in households with at least one adult and one child; approximately 60 percent were in households with adults only; and approximately 0.5 percent were in households with children only. African Americans and Hispanics were disproportionately represented in the numbers with each group posting higher homelessness rates than their relative population in the state.
Lawmakers approve bill to avert shutdown
By Xander Landen
Under a cloud of opposition from Republicans, including Gov. Phil Scott, the House gave preliminary approval Friday, June 1, to a spending package aimed at averting a government shutdown in the event that a budget standoff draws out until July. Lawmakers proposed the plan this week, hoping to advance the budget lawmakers agreed to with broad bipartisan support before adjourning last month. The proposal left out specific provisions on which legislators and the governor disagree. The budget bill, H.13, which passed on a partisan vote of 86-44, would not include provisions to set property tax rates or address education finance cost containment measures. Most notably, it would leave on the table $34.5 million of contested surplus money the governor hopes to harness to artificially buy down taxes. Democratic lawmakers say passing H.13 will give government agencies and Vermonters needed assurance that a looming shutdown won’t happen, while allowing negotiations over property taxes and education finance to continue in the coming weeks. House Republicans slammed the proposal this week and said passing it will eliminate pressure for Democrats to engage in serious budget talks. They and Scott say the proposal risks triggering a 5.5
H.13 DOES NOT ADDRESS THE $23.1 MILLION AUTOMATIC TAX INCREASE ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PAYERS, WHO ARE PRIMARILY VERMONTERS,” YOUNG SAID cent nonresidential property tax hike if lawmakers don’t continue to negotiate with the Scott administration to craft a budget deal. Democrats have repeatedly pledged to work with the Scott administration on an education finance proposal — once the possibility of a government shutdown is eliminated.“I don’t need the threat of upending Vermont to do my job,” House Speaker Mitzi Johnson said after Friday’s vote. “And it makes me sad to think that the Republicans feel like they need that.” Most House Republicans and the Scott administration want to see the threat of a nonresidential property tax increase taken off the table before they’d be willing to give the new budget proposal their endorsement. Because H.13 doesn’t set nonresidential property tax rates, if rates weren’t set in another proposal, they would default to the statutory level of $1.59. Secretary of Administration Susanne Young has said Scott would be open to supporting the budget bill if lawmakers eliminated uncertainty over nonresidential rates. “As it stands, H.13 does not address the $23.1 million automatic tax increase on non-residential payers, who are primarily Vermonters,” Young said in a memo to legislative leaders on Thursday. Without addressing the nonresidential rates, she wrote that lawmakers “risk looking like [their] plan in proposing this budget was to allow non- residential rates to automatically increase on July 1.” Young suggested lawmakers amend the bill to either eliminate the statutory default rate or have it revert to the prior fiscal year’s rate. Johnson said the $1.59 statutory default rate has been on the books since 2003 and it doesn’t determine the rates lawmakers actually set. “Last year had we walked away from the negotiating table, nonresidential property taxes would have jumped up and nobody freaked about it. This has been the standard thing,” she said. “We have always adjusted rates according to what the education fund needed to fund our schools.” On Friday, lawmakers shot down two amendments that would have assuaged the Scott administration’s concerns: one that would have eliminated the statutory rate and another that would have transferred $24.5 million of onetime money to the education fund to keep rates level next year. The second amendment was offered by Rep. Cynthia Browning, D-Arlington, who said putting the money into paying off Act 46 tax incentives would keep tax rates stable and relieve an ongoing annual burden on the education fund. But Democrats say they don’t want to allocate the $34.5 Budget, page 13A
12A • PUZZLES
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
just for fun the MOVIE diary
SUDOKU
A technical approach By Dom Cioffi
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
Solutions on page 29A
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Absence of difficulty 5. Preserve a dead body 11. Gratitude 14. Grads may attend one 15. Less difficult 18. Visionaries 19. Fish-eating bird 21. Indicates near 23. ‘69 World Series hero 24. Scandinavian mythology source 28. Pop 29. Rapper __ Hammer 30. Senses of self-esteem 32. Hormone that stimulates the thyroid 33. __ Farrow, actress 35. Electronic data processing 36. Baby talk (abbr.) 39. Slender, snake-like fish 41. Air Force 42. Computers 44. Ecological stage 46. Wings 47. In the course of 49. Laid back 52. Jewelled headdress 56. In slow tempo 58. __ Falls 60. Corrections 62. Periods in one’s life 63. Hyphen
CLUES DOWN 1. Body part 2. Large primates 3. Retch (archaic) 4. Sea eagle 5. Genetically distinct geographic variety 6. Category of spoken Chinese 7. Barium 8. Consumed 9. Chinese dynasty 10. NFL great Randy 12. Ireland 13. Palm trees 16. Fungal disease 17. Tall plants with slender leaves 20. Affirmative! (slang) 22. Potato state 25. Delaware 26. A way to develop 27. Associations 29. Woman (French) 31. Sunscreen rating 34. Brew 36. One who leads prayers 37. Indigo bush 38. Burn with a hot liquid 40. Citizen (senior) 43. Scads 45. Morning 48. Straight line passing from side to side (abbr.) 50. S-shaped line 51. Small, thin bunch 53. Worn by exposure to the weather 54. Mars crater 55. Humanities 57. Of the ears 58. “The __ Degree” 59. Type of residue 61. Keeps you cool
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The grumbling went on for days. Occasionally I would hear hate-speak; other times, pointed questions were blurted out. And then finally one day my wife walked out of her office and tossed her cell phone onto the couch. “I’ve had it,” she exclaimed, with more than a hint of desperation in her voice. “I can’t use this thing any longer.” I calmly inquired into what type of problem she was having, fully expecting it to be something minor that I could fix with an upgrade or hard restart. “No, this time it’s different,” she said. “Weird things keep happening and it’s starting to effect my job.” I shook my head knowingly, being careful not to appear condescending, which apparently I can be when it comes to digital problems. I then told her to hand it to me and I would fix it. Within minutes I had diagnosed the problem and taken the necessary steps to rectify it. I then brought it back to her and in the calmest, most loving way, showed her what she was doing to cause the problem. She then went on to tell me that if it happened again, she was going straight to the cell phone store to get a new iPhone, at which point I cringed, knowing how much Apple’s bottom line appreciates customers like her with little patience. Throughout my life I’ve been the go-to digital person in my family circle. When I was a youngster, I troubleshot the VCR and home stereo and any other household gadget that needed tinkering. I wasn’t an UPGRADE electronics wiz by any means, but I was savvy enough to figure out most minor issues. My position of tech specialist continued through electronics. Desperate phone calls concerning dead college and into adulthood. Whenever my wife and I internet or computer freezes have virtually endpurchase anything even remotely digital (think coffee ed thanks to my mom’s friend. I thank this woman maker), I always know it’s my profusely every time I see her OVER THE YEARS, I HONESTLY job to not only get it up and runknowing that she continually ning, but to also keep it running saves me from hopelessly tryTHINK I HAVE SAVED US when it starts to act up. ing to walk my mom through THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Over the years, I honestly another app installation. think I have saved us thousands I used to jump up when anyFROM SIMPLY LIFTING UP THE of dollars from simply lifting up one voiced a concern about HOOD AND LOOKING AROUND the hood and looking around their cell phone or laptop instead of tossing it away. misbehaving. It gave me pride INSTEAD OF TOSSING IT AWAY. When the internet entered knowing that I could save our world, my helpdesk sessions skyrocketed since I someone from an unnecessary purchase or costly trip was not only looking after my own array of computers, to a computer specialist. but also those of my grandmother and mother and any I’m not so quick these days. I’ve learned over the of their needy friends. And even though I moved out of years that those quick tips often turn into multiple my house many years ago, my mother still expects me revisits and nighttime phone calls. I then feel oblito keep her gadgets up to speed. gated to continuously help people. And God forbid if In recent years, my mom has become good friends anything I did happened to coincide with something with a neighbor who happens to be quite handy with else going wrong and then it looks like I screwed things up. No thanks. My days as a free helpdesk are over. Sure, I’ll still help my mom and I still maintain our household items, but I’ve dialed back on everything else. In fact, I’ve even relegated some of the household stuff to my teenage son, who fancies himself a bit of a tech-head. When we purchased an Amazon Echo this past Christmas, I informed my son that it was his job to get it going and to teach his mother and me how to use it (I’m still waiting for that lesson). This week’s film, “Upgrade,” also involves some high tech gadgetry, but not the kind any normal home would have. In this case, the hardware is deep inside a human body. Set in the future, “Upgrade” considers how a computer could find its way inside a human body and then take control over that body in order to fully realize its “life.” It’s a bit of stretch, but handled in such a way that the film never feels outside of reality. Check this one out if you’re in the mood for a tightly written sci-fi story that also injects a bit of murderous bloodletting. This one’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s also not so over-the-top that it violates good storytelling. A techie “B+” for “Upgrade.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
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continued from page 1A Vermont lifestyle. The family receives free tickets to area parks and resorts, meets with realtors and networks with potential employers. Rutland hosted its first family from New Jersey this past weekend. The next visitors are scheduled to come in August and then October. The two programs are similar but different. The Stay to Stay pilot program targets people seeking to work for Vermont companies while the Remote Worker program is geared toward telecommuters and only available for those who work for companies outside the state. The Agency of Commerce and Community Development is tasked with implementing plans for the grant program. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis with up to $125,000 being awarded in 2019, $250,000 in 2020, $125,000 in 2021 and $100,000 each year after that as long as funds remain available. The funds cover relocation expenses in addition to costs of updating computer software and hardware, obtaining broadband internet access and membership costs involved in joining a co-worker space. “How this will play out we don’t quite know,” said Agency of Commerce Secretary Mike Shirling. “It’s a piece of a much larger puzzle,” The Remote Worker grant adds to programs that have already been in place locally to attract more workers and families to the area. Real Rutland, a $2 million initiative to bring people to
continued from page 1A communities and the states where the resorts are located.” Diane Mueller added, “Over the years, we have honored each resort’s distinctive attributes, thus establishing a culture and brand at each resort which has translated into visitation by millions of loyal guests over the years. Knowing that Vail Resorts has a knowledgeable, invested and experienced team gives us optimism about the future of our resorts, our dedicated employees, and our local communities.” These days, Okemo is a year-round resort with two golf courses. In the winter, the mountain employs about 1,400 people, including seasonal and part-time workers, according to Mueller. About 500,000 skiers come to the mountain annually, he said. Mueller said there likely will be some differences in how the mountain is managed under the new ownership, however, he is optimistic of a smooth transition. “I think there’ll probably be angst in the community for a while, but I think the people at Vail are people.” The Muellers bought Mount Sunapee in southern New Hampshire in 1998. They later expanded west, buying Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado in 2004. Mueller said they felt the time was right to sell, given changes within the ski industry. There are increasing demands for capital investments every year, he said. Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz said in a statement about the acquisitions ,“We’re very much looking forward to welcoming Crested Butte, Okemo and Mount Sunapee to our family of resorts, and each of their teams into our company. These three resorts add incredibly unique and special experiences to our portfolio, and will truly enhance the variety of options for all our guests.” The deal further expands Vail Resorts’ presence in the East. The company purchased Stowe Mountain Resort in February 2017. In a separate deal, also announced on Monday, Vail is buying Stevens Pass Resort in Washington state for $67 million. The sales are anticipated to close later this summer. They are subject to regulatory approval. Earlier this year, Triple Peaks announced that the three ski areas would join Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, a program that allows pass holders to ski at Vail-affiliated mountains around the world. In a statement, Vail Resorts said the company plans “to retain the vast majority” of employees at each resort. The company plans to invest $35 million across the four resorts once the sales are complete. Sen. Alice Nitka, D-Windsor, a Ludlow resident, credited the Muellers with expanding Okemo Mountain Resort, which led to development in the town as well, she said.
“IT’S PUTTING US ON THE NATIONAL STAGE AS BEING INNOVATIVE THINKERS,” SAID COHEN. the Rutland area, launched last fall. Real Rutland involves a number of digital marketing campaigns managed by Mondo Mediaworks in Brattleboro. Mondo owner Luke Stafford wasn’t sure how the New Worker Grant would tie into Real Rutland. “This is one more opportunity for us to at least pique interest,” he said. “Hopefully it will turn into more young professionals moving here.” Attracting the young professional demographic has been a challenge. There are about 60 active members in Rutland Young Professionals who range in age from 18 to 45 with most being in their 20s.“I’ve been saying for years that I think Vermont could be a tellecommunting paradise,” said Rutland Young Professionals President Will Gormly. It’s unclear how many people currently work remotely in the state. Travis Hellstrom, a consultant who lives Woodstock, opened the Optimist Center for remote workers last fall. He said about 15 people are members. The youngest is 22 and the oldest is in their 60s. They work as software engineers, consultants and writers and coaches. While some past initiatives have been unsuccessful, Rutland Economic Development Corporation Interim Director Tyler Richardson said there’s a difference now. There is more collaboration. “We all recognize this is a challenge,” Richardson said. “Getting together and getting everybody on the same page, that’s happening more and more.” The funds from the grant become available Jan. 1, 2019. Some are optimistic that it will boost the state’s economy. “It’s putting us on the national stage as being innovative thinkers,” said Rutland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Cohen.
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Tim and Diane Mueller “It’s a family mountain, and they really built it to what it is today,” Nitka said. Nitka said she was surprised to learn Vail Resorts would be purchasing the mountain because she wasn’t aware the company was looking to expand its presence in Vermont beyond Stowe. Nitka said that it is possible there will be some uneasiness in the community about the shift in ownership of the mountain. The Muellers’ “personal hands-on touch” will be missed, she said. “One hopes that it will still be more personal than very distantly managed,” she said. Vail Resorts will honor any previously purchased Okemo, Mount Sunapee or Crested Butte season passes for the 2018-19 winter season as they integrate the resorts into the Epic Pass and other Vail Resorts pass products. For more information, visit epicpass.com. Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts’ subsidiaries operate 11 mountain resorts and three urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, Park City in Utah, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada, Perisher in Australia, Stowe in Vermont, Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan.
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continued from page 11A million of one-time money in H.13. Instead, they want to save the pot of surplus dollars for a separate bill, H.4, in which they plan to include their education finance agreement with the Scott administration. “I think that we’re going to need the one-time money that is being spent in this amendment in the context of the negotiation on H.4,” Rep. Sam Young, D-Glover, said on the floor Friday. “If we don’t have that one-time money, we don’t have the ability to negotiate and solve this problem.” But many Republicans argued passing H.13 without addressing the possible non-residential tax hike is shortsighted. They say Scott will veto the measure unless the default rate is removed. Johnson, however, said there is no reason for the
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governor to veto the measure. “Nothing in there increases taxes,” Johnson said. “The governor can let this become law and still keep all of the promises that he has gone way out on a limb to make.” In a statement released minutes after Friday’s vote, Scott’s spokesperson, Rebecca Kelley, said that by failing to pass the amendments that came up on the House floor, legislative leaders went back on their commitment to craft a proposal that excludes points of dispute with the administration. “This makes it abundantly clear to Vermonters that the majority leaders will use every trick in the book to impose a property tax hike on Vermonters,” she said. The bill was expected to pass on a second vote when the House meets again on Tuesday.
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“It wasn’t panic, but we didn’t want to have a full house with what we knew was a broken roof truss,” he said. He expects the roof to be repaired by Sept. 1. Miss Jackie’s Studio of Dance, which originally moved its June recital from the Paramount to Mount St. Joseph Academy due to the roof concerns was able to hold “I Got the Music in Me,” at the Paramount on June 2 after the concerns were cleared. While summer events are typically light at the theater, the Paramount
has a couple of events in June. The next event is The Vermont Center for Dance Education’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” on June 10 followed by the Rutland Youth Theater’s production of “Honk” scheduled June 15 and 16. The 1913 Paramount Theater building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Levandowski said the theater’s five full-time and three part-time staff members and all 13 board members have been active in re-opening the theater, including board member Edward Clark, an architect.
“He’s been working daily,” Levandowski said. Clark said the Paramount is putting the construction work out to bid. “It’s been a very involved process,” said Clark. Levandowski said this was one of the Paramount’s best seasons. “We’re very fortunate we have a dedicated staff that are really passionate about the season,” he said. This is a bump in the road,” he continued, implying economic concerns of the Paramount being closed. “Every restaurant and bar does better when the theater has a show.”
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Okemo’s free Friday night concert series returns Friday, June 8, 6 p.m.—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort kicks off summer 2018 with the return of the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series, featuring free concerts scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. most Friday nights throughout the summer. Kicking off the series on June 8 is Version 6, a cover band that plays a wide variety of dance tunes from the 1960s to today’s top hits. On Friday nights throughout the summer season, the lawn in the courtyard at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Inn is transformed into an outdoor concert venue featuring popular local and regional bands. Admission is free and the grounds open at 5 p.m. Families are welcome and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. In case of rain, the concerts will move under cover. Dining
options include fresh-from-the-grill burgers, hot dogs, and other summertime favorites. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase as well. Full-service dining with al fresco seating in the courtyard is offered at Jackson Gore’s Coleman Brook Tavern. Following Vision 6 on June 8, the summer lineup includes: Jenni Johnson and the Jazz Junkateers, June 15; Cold Chocolate, June 22; CoPilot, June 29; Big Fez & the Surfmatics, July 6; Deadgrass, July 20; Dojo, July 27; CK3, Aug. 10; Studio 2, a Beatles tribute band, Aug. 17; 2Adam12, Aug. 24; and The Grift, Aug. 31. Okemo’s Adventure Zone stays open late most Friday evenings for concertgoers who like a little adventure with their music. For more information, visit okemo. com or call 802-228-1600.
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Yvonne Daley launches new book in Rutland
Thursday, June 7, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— On Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vermont Farmers Food Center, Yvonne Daley and Phoenix Books will celebrate the launch of Daley’s new book, “Going Up the Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks, and Radicals Moved to Vermont.” This event will feature live music of songs from the era, and artwork – including photos of, and arts and crafts made by, some of the people profiled in the book – will be on display. “Going Up the Country” is part oral history, part nostalgia-tinged narrative, and part clear-eyed analysis of the multifaceted phenomena collectively referred to as the counterculture movement in Vermont. This is the story of how young migrants, largely from the cities and suburbs of New York and Massachusetts, turned their backs on the establishment of the 1950s and moved to the backwoods of rural Vermont, spawning a revolution in lifestyle, politics, sexuality, and business practices that would have a profound impact on both the state and the nation. The movement brought hippies, back-tothe-landers, political radicals, sexual libertines, and utopians to a previously
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Yvonne Daley’s new book is a nostalgic nod to hippies and a vision for progressive politics, alike. conservative state and led us to today’s farm-totable way of life, environmental consciousness, and progressive politics as championed by Bernie Sanders. “Anyone fleeing to Vermont to escape retrograde politics elsewhere will learn much from this book,” said Steve Early, author of “Refinery Town: Big Oil, Big Money, and the Remaking of an
American City.” Yvonne Daley is the author of five previous books and director of the Green Mountain Writers Conference. This event is free and open to all. Copies of the book will be available. Vermont Farmers Food Center is located at 251 West St., Rutland. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.
Carving Studio’s annual members’ exhibition opens with reception Saturday, June 9, 5 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces its annual members’ exhibition, June 9-30, at the Gallery, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. All members of the non-profit arts education organization have the opportunity to show their work in this popular exhibition. Artists of all levels have the chance to exchange ideas after the often-solitary winter. There will be a reception for the artists, open to the public, on Saturday, June
9, 5-7 p.m., with refreshments. Hinging on the tensions between truth and fiction that inform our understanding of history, the sculpture of Darryl Lauster investigates the American past and present. “For the Time Being,” an exhibition featuring recent works in marble and bronze by the Texas artist, will be on display as part of this all-members’ exhibit. Lauster will be hosting a specific reception after the general artist reception, from 7-9 p.m. on June 9. For more information, call 802438-2097.
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RUTLAND SUMMER CAMPS NEW!
Optional extended full days now available for Sports Camps
After lunch campers will be transported to White Memorial Park for swimming, tennis, basketball, and outdoor fun. Please visit website for specific dates and camps. Camps that are offering Full Day Options: • • •
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All Types of Kinds
Indie-artists All Types of Kinds to perform at Brandon Music
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HIBACHI | SUSHI | ASIAN Daily Specials • Full Bar • Kid’s Game Room Takeout & Delivery Midway up Killington Access Rd. Open Daily • Year Round vermontsushi.com • 802.422.4214
to ‘Lucky One’ will break your ex’s heart”. The band will perform songs from the EP as well as music from its upcoming full length release. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@ brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
Endurance athletes to Red Clover Inn partners with distillers take on grueling Spartan to shine the limelight on local spirits Agoge in Pittsfield Sunday, June 10—MENDON—This summer the Red Clover Inn June 8-10—PITTSFIELD—Riverside Farm will be home base to athletes for the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand, the Spartan Agoge. The 60-hour event begins at 7 a.m. on Friday, June 8 and ends at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 10. Grit and endurance collide at Spartan’s 2018 summer Agoge, which will bring about 50 specially-skilled athletes to Riverside Farm. The Agoge is measured in hours, not distance and is the pinnacle event of Spartan’s endurance series. Only 45 percent of participants finish as they are pushed to their limits while being forced to overcome mental and physical obstacles that aim to develop the body, mind and spirit through the elite military-style challenges. Spartan events focus on sport and athleticism, pushing the bodies and minds of competitors to the limit across miles of unforgiving terrain while they conquer signature obstacles. Spartan is the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand.
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Seasonal one-time four-course chef ’s pairing menu with three refreshing, Vermont gin and whiskey cocktails. Reservations required: 802.775.2290.
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& Restaurant in Mendon will host Meet the Maker cocktail dinners, presented in partnership with three Vermont distillers. In each event, the crafters from a Vermont distillery will present their process, work, and ethics, while guests enjoy three handcrafted cocktails, paired with a four-course chef’s menu prepared with the freshest ingredients. The dinners will take place June 10 with Stonecutter Spirits from Middlebury; July 15 featuring Vermont Spirits from Quechee; and Aug. 12 shines the spotlight on Smugglers’ Notch Distillery in Jeffersonville. In June Martha Mack from Stonecutter Spirits will offer barrel-aged gin and whiskey cocktails that draw on seasonal produce and perfectly pair side-by-side with a four-course dinner. “Thoughtful partnerships like these allow us to deepen the dining experience, showcasing the talent of the makers and producers of our state,” noted Mack. “Collaboration, innovation and experiences you can’t find elsewhere– that’s the essence of Vermont.” The full June kick-off dinner menu is available on the Red Clover Inn website. Served community-style on shared tables, each cocktail dinner features four one-night-only courses with three paired cocktails. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the cost per person is $60 plus tax and gratuity. The inn also serves local brews on tap and has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for five years in a row. Reservations are recommended: 802-775-2290.
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Saturday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.— BRANDON—All Types of Kinds is a quartet of alternative/indie singer-songwriters made up of guitarists Billy Conahan, Ray Rubio, and Rocco Stoker, with Berk O on percussion. The group will perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. The band won the 2018 Your Big Break talent competition at the Gold Coast Arts Center. The group does not fit into an industry mold – clearly expressed in its chosen band name – probably
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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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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
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Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar
Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar serves a variety of dining options that include Handmade Burgers, Dogs, Grilled Chicken, Fish, Hand-cut Fries, and many other meals and sides. Also choose from 11 flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream. 776-4921
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Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and a new steakhouse menu - your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap.Warm up by the terrace fire pit after dinner! Just a short drive from Killington. www. mountaintopinn.com 802-483-2311
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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. 802VT775-2290, redcloverinn.com
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the nameInn, of the Woodstock restaurant but Located in On may Thebe River it is also what you get. Soup of the day, A hamburgers, short scenic drive from Killington shrimp cockatil, steak, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant.com (802) 422-4030
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Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. Reservations are appreciated. innatlongtrail.com/Home.html (802) 775-7181
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Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810
Killington Market
Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594
Lookout Tavern
With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www. lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665
Seward’s Dairy
If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
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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
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Saturday, June 9—Vermont’s annual, statewide Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 9 this year, and it will be highlighted by a free family fishing festival in Grand Isle as well as opening day of the state’s regular bass fishing season. “Vermont’s Free Fishing Day gives resident and nonresident anglers the opportunity to go fishing without a license for the day in Vermont lakes and streams,” said Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Fishing is an activity that can
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be shared with friends and family or easily taught to newcomers while enjoying quality time together.” Vermont’s regular bass season also opens on June 9, marking the start of some of the hottest bass fishing action in the Northeast. The season opens each year on the second Saturday in June and extends through the last day of November. Fish & Wildlife also has teamed up with Vermont State Parks to offer the Reel Fun Fishing program to be scheduled by park interpreters on
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Foundry to host annual catfish derby to benefit KES KEEPERS program Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The Foundry at Summit Pond will host its annual Huck Finn Catfish Derby on Saturday, June 9 for young anglers of all ages. The pond will be well stocked before the event, and the biggest catch of the day will net a pair of Boston Red Sox tickets, along with Summit Pond bragging rights. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Killington Elementary School KEEPERS Project (Killington Elementary Educators and Parents Encouraging Rising Stars). The KEEPERS Project provides funds for Trailblazers, enrichment opportunities, the school garden, and special requests from teachers that fall outside the budget such as additional electronics and technology, and student council initiatives. The competition takes place from 11 a.m.-2 By Robin Alberti p.m. There is an entry fee of A young girl proudly shows her catch during a previous $5, which includes a pole catfish derby on the Summit Pond. outfitted with hook, bobber, sinker and bait. All particiCaught. Participation ribbons will be pants are required to use poles provided awarded to all entrants. by The Foundry. All fish will be taken off Food will be available outside, and the the hook and measured by official event restaurant will be open for parents and staff and volunteers, ensuring a stressspectators to enjoy drinks and lunch on free, hands-off experience for kids and the deck and in the tavern. parents. The Foundry at Summit Pond is loAlong with the award of Red Sox cated on the Killington Road in Killingtickets for Biggest Catch, prizes will also ton. For more information, visit foundbe awarded for Special Catch, and Most rykillington.com.
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Vermont Days offers free admission to state parks June 9-10—Vermont’s west-side state historic sites have a variety of special programs and activities lined up for Vermont Days weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, when admission is free at these sites and at day use state parks. On Saturday, June 9, at Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, enjoy an afternoon about the Revolutionary War and Benedict Arnold. From 12:30-1:45 p.m., the Orwell Free Library is sponsoring at the site a group book discussion about the noted 1933 historical Revolutionary War novel, “Rabble in Arms,” by Kenneth Roberts. A key character is Benedict Arnold. Bring your book and a picnic lunch. Call the library at 802-948-2041 for more information. Then from 2-3:30 p.m., enjoy a talk, “Benedict Arnold in History and Fiction,” by noted historian
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and Benedict Arnold biographer Willard Sterne Randall. He will discuss how the fictional Benedict Arnold stacks up against the historic Arnold. 497 Mount Independence Road, Orwell. Call 802948-2000 for more information. On Sunday, from 2-3 p.m. at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton, is an illustrated talk and moderated discussion, “From Revolution to the Bill of Rights.” Historian and site interpreter Paul Andriscin traces the road from the American Revolution to the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. What was happening in Vermont and other states? What led to these important American documents? The site is located at 5696 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton. Call 802-273-2282 for information. For more information, visit historicsites.vermont.gov.
Castleton University presents 23rd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion Tuesday, June 12, 7p.m.—CASTLETON— Castleton University presents the 23rd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion running every Tuesday evening from June 12-Aug. 14 at the Castleton Pavilion. The 10-show series highlights live entertainment by outstanding local area professional musicians. Kicking off this year’s series is the Boston Crusaders, taking the stage on Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The Boston Crusaders are the third-oldest junior drum and bugle corps in
the nation and are proud to be a founding member of the Drum Corps International. Composed of brass players, percussionists and color guard members are all under the age of 22. This event will be the only special event held at Spartan Stadium. This year’s lineup also includes: Extra Stout, June 19; Hot Club of Saratoga, June 26; Green Brothers, July 3; American Longboards, July 10; Studio Two, July 17; Twangbusters, July 24; Party Crashers, July 31; Rick and the All Star Ramblers, Aug. 7; and Satin & Steel, Aug. 14.
The Castleton Pavilion serves as an excellent indoor/outdoor facility for summer events and allows concerts to be held rain or shine. All concerts in the series are free and open to the public. Throughout the series, Castleton University will also be collecting non-perishable food items at each concert to help support the local food shelves throughout the summer. Castleton University is located at 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton. For more information, visit castleton. edu/summerconcerts or call 802-468-6039.
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PITTSFIELD—This ride is “riddled with tain. This ride is suitable for cycling season in Vermont onbeginner June 9and with good PITTSFIELD—This ride is “riddled with tain. This ride is suitable for beginner rivulets and raspberry brambles, butfood, is still intermediate riders,good though thoseand who are will good brews and times. They rivuletsthe andeasiest raspberry brambles, but issaid stillMattintermediate riders,orthough those who arefind way to the summit,” “never-evers” early beginners may be raffling off of to benefit the Vermont the easiest way to the summit,” said Matt or prizes early beginners may find Baatz who works on the Green Mountain“never-evers” it too challenging. Mountain Bike Association, specifically the KilBaatz who works on the Green Mountain it too challenging. Trails, located in Pittsfield. And the summit “If newbies aren’t quite prepared for lington Mountain Bike Club chapter. KMBC Trails, located inShrek’s Pittsfield. And the summit “If newbies quite for is where cabin, a stone hut on a climbingaren’t the full 1K toprepared the top, or if you is wherehilltop, Shrek’siscabin, a stone hut on awhowill climbing 1K to theon top, orupper if you wantthe to full concentrate the mounlocated offering those scale be renewing memberships and signing up tain trails, or if you to ride mostly mountain (either by biking or hiking) hilltop, the is located offering those who scale to concentrate on want the upper mounnewwant members. downhill as part of atoshuttle ride, Green exceptional views of the valleys below and the mountain (either by biking or hiking) tain trails, or is if you want ride mostly This event a great chance to learn more Trailas can help,” said onGreen mtbproject. mountains allthe around. exceptional views of valleys below and downhill part of a Baatz shuttle ride, sustainable mountain biking and cycling com. The Trail is a 1.2 mile singleabout track, mountains all Green around. Trail can help,” Baatz said on mtbproject. general. Meet new people, learnlot about weekwhichTrail thenis connects tosingle the Summit loop, a Access the trailhead and parking at The Green a 1.2 mile track,in com. Shrek’s cabin is a stone hut that sits on a hilltop, the cherry for Summit Loop. 0.2-mile loop around the top of the mounthe top Tweed River rides and more. which then connects to the Summit loop, aly group Access theof trailhead and Drive. parking lot at Shrek’ 0.2-mile loop around the top of the moun- Join the top of Tweed River Drive. the Killington Mountain Bike Club s cabin is a stone hut that sits on a hilltop, the cherry for Summit Loop.
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Killington Softball League: CM hands Killington its first loss in 15 games By DJ Dave Hoffenberg
Last week the KillingShannon quickly tied it up, moved “DJ” Dave to third ton field saw both games 1-1. Stoodley made up for with a two-out double. separated by one run. it in the third, accounting “DJ” Dave barely got to Killington Resort was on for three of his team’s four third safely and avoided the the winning and losing runs. Ronzoni Hacker tag to keep the rally alive. end of those games. The delivered his first “Cold Regimbald drove in both of loss was their first regular Beer K” of the game, to them to cut the lead to one, season loss since June 8, Justin Guth. Jimbo Billings 7-6. KR loaded the bases Summit Loop 2016. Last season they ran and “DJ” Dave Hoffenberg in the sixth but could only the table with an undefeateach hit singles, but their muster one run because Roadway Summit team could not get them the newly acquired Ira Loop ed season, so this snapped a 15-game overall winning home so they faced a 5-1 P Parking “Big Man But Short Stop” RoadwayZane turned a doustreak. Clearly MoVAST Trail FIRST STOP OUTBACK guls, the ones who P Parking ble-play. CM took Easy handed them that its first lead of the TOOK LONE POSSESSION Green VAST Trailgame in the bottom Trail loss, snapped a fiveIntermediate OF FIRST PLACE WITH game losing streak to when “Tall” Tom Easy the Resort with the Green TWO WINS, A CLOSE Expert jacked a ball to deep Trail narrow victory. Imcenter for a threeIntermediate Suggested direction ONE AGAINST THE mediately following run homer, scoring Expert that loss, the Resort OMYARAMAS AND THENTrailheadShannon and Zane got back into the win todirection grab the narrow Suggested A BLOWOUT AGAINST column but handed 9-8 lead. KR proMcGrath’s Sushi its THE KARRTEL. Trailheadduced another 1-2-3 third straight loss of inning to end the the season. deficit after three innings of streak. Regimbald got out Clearly Moguls mounted play. The Resort had a nice number 1 with a diving web quite the comeback to win two-out rally in the fourth gem catch in right field; that one. The game started as Greg McClallen drove in Guth flew out to Brando with Killington Resort two runs to stretch the lead Remick for number 2; and going down 1-2-3 and CM 7-1. CM got those two runs none were bigger than out almost the same but with back in the bottom when number 3 – Ronzoni sealed one stranded base runner. Shannon and “Tall” Tom the win after he delivered Tucker “DeFence” Zink Gilligan drove in Brett “The a huge “CBK” to Stoodley, robbed Nate Stoodley of a Hitman” Regimbald and who went down swinging. home run as he caught the Judd Washburn, respecTwo-out rallies were ball up the hill in right field. tively. KR had another contagious at Killington Chandler “KOS” Burgess 1-2-3 inning in the fifth and Field because McGrath’s drove in Paul Blodorn to CM chipped away at the Sushi started the scoring start the scoring in the lead with a two-out rally. in the next game with one second and CM’s Angel Zink drove in Ronzoni and and scored two in the first,
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On bears and quests
Those of you who grew up in the Green ter live my life Mountains of Vermont or other wilderness purpose. Young areas may take certain things for granted, Cree Indians Mountain but when I found bear poop just outside on the cusp on Meditation By Marguerite te our bedroom window, I was excited and of manhood Jill Dye beside myself. As a Jersey girl and weekend were sent on an Vermonter, I grew up helping Dad build his arduous vision dream ski lodge. We contended with porquest to turn gentle boys into strong men cupines, raccoons, foxes, and mostly mice, and warriors. The original vision quests are but never did we encounter a bear until a extremely rigorous with fasting and little few years ago when black bears began to or no water for days. It facilitates dreams, appear in our yard. I rubbed sleep from direct revelations, and visions, sought by my eyes the very first time when a big one shamans and other seekers. A blanket emerged from the woods in early morn. provides the only protection, although a The following year, a mischievous fellow stone or wood semicircle or rectangle was rolled in the yard with our garbage can. He sometimes built on a mountain overlook. retreated behind a pine tree when my hus“It’s very important for people to realize band Duane scolded him. Last summer, a that this is not fun and games. Going into bear family came through weeks apart, to the spiritual world is very serious,” Cree our excitement and delight. I spotted them Indian William Walk Sacred cautioned. “If from the upstairs deck, and immortalized the intent isn’t clear, the spirits will not give the young one in my the vision. The most imTHIS IS MY 96TH book illustration when portant thing is being MOUNTAIN he passed by my studio clear in your heart as to window. The grand what you are seeking MEDITATION COLUMN finale was a mother and for yourself and the AND IN A MONTH IT two cubs in the brush people of the world.” He just below Roaring prayed for a year and a WILL BE THE 100TH! Brook Road. Her cubs half in preparation for scurried hurriedly up the tree as she stood his vision quest (native-americans-onat the bottom, scrutinizing me. line.com). Finding bear poop in our yard felt like “Slow down. Gaze into the fire for our a black bear blessing, and coincided with inner message. The answer is inside of our first spring hike up Killington’s Bear us. Sit on the earth. Walk bare footed. Mountain. We hiked to the first lift station The helping spirits and elements want with our little grandson, where he feasted to help,” counsels Sandra Ingerman, on picnic fare he’d refused at our dining renowned shaman, author, and teacher. room table. A few days later, Duane and I “Release feelings of unworthiness and depassed trail and snow making repair crews cide what kind of a person you want to be at work. Otherwise, we were completely in the world. Shamanism is a process of alone. Mountain bikers hadn’t arrived. The direct revelation. Open up to the views were stunning, the sunshine, brilmagic of the spiritual journey. liant, and the lovely breeze kept the bugs We learn these ancesaway, mostly. We picnicked, perched on tral traditions the mountaintop, awed by the majesty of from indigenous the place we so love. Looking around atop cultures . . . Honor your Bear Mountain, I envisioned spending one spirits. Call blessings into full day, from sunrise through sunset, in your life . . . Know that you are blessed my own gentle version of a vision quest. and life is a gift. Everything is a sacred gift Perhaps I’ll hike down to dream under the . . . It’s a rebirth that leads to illumination.” stars atop the mound in our own back yard. This is my 96th Mountain Meditation But, of course, there’s the matter of bears, column and in a month it will be the and where there’s bear poop, there are 100th! To celebrate the milestone, I’d bears. So, we’ll see how courageous I am in like to invite you to a party in the Killmy spiritual search for inspiration. ington Dream Lodge. I promise to make I’d hoped to join a sweat lodge last Mom’s famous “Marguerite’s Ooh La La month but it was canceled due to wind Hot Fudge Sauce” for ice cream after we and fire danger. My spiritual counselor share a pot luck supper, mainly of salads, was relieved and said, “You’re too sensitive so we can afford the calories. Tentative to attend a sweat lodge. You’d absorb the date: Saturday, June 30 at 5pm. Everyone negative emotions others release in the is invited! Please bring your ideas and spiritual purification.” requests for columns. I’d like “Mountain So, instead, I’ve worked with feng shui Meditation” to be a blessing in your life. to clear attic boxes of clutter. They say it Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writmakes room for new opportunities, and a er who divides her time between Florida’s “vision quest” keeps coming to mind. I’d Gulf Coast and the Green Mountains of like to gain clarity on how to fulfill and betVermont.
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Turkey vultures By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul
“Mom, there’s a really big crow in the compost,” my son said one day early this spring, followed closely by, “Wait. What is that bird? It’s huge!” I peeked out the back window to find a bird, huge indeed, a red head atop of cloak of black feathers, sitting on a corner post of the garden fence, peering into the compost heap. Two others perched behind the garden, high in a tall white pine tree. The red head, naked of feathers, easily gave the birds away as turkey vultures. While we see these vultures often during the warmer months, soaring in circles high in the sky, we’d never seen them up close. Their visit to our backyard inspired us to learn a bit about these scavengers, who lead interesting – although rather gross, at least to us – lives. (Warning: You might not want to read this while eating!) “They’re fascinating birds, very well-adapted for their lifestyle,” said Pam Hunt, a New Hampshire Audubon avian conservation biologist. That lifestyle includes existing primarily on a diet of carrion, vomiting as a defense mechanism, and excreting onto their own legs to cool off on hot days. Turkey vultures also have a highly developed sense of smell. Rarely seen in northern New England before the 1970s, turkey vultures have expanded their range northward, and nesting has been documented as far north as Quebec. Hunt noted several potential factors to the turkey vultures’ increasingly northern range: an extensive interstate road system that provides tasty roadkill, the ban of DDT in the early 1970s, and a gradually warming climate over the past few decades. Whatever the reasons, turkey vultures are now a common sight for sky-watchers during the warmer months and are easy to distinguish, even as they soar high above the ground.
“They’re huge, for starters,” said Hunt. “They’re way bigger than any hawk, more similar in size to eagles. And they’ve got this tiny little head.” While many raptors tend to fly with wings straight across, turkey vultures’ wings form a slight V-shape, and the birds wobble from side to side a bit as they soar on thermals. The feathers closest to their bodies are dark, but the flight feathers appear lighter, almost silvery, from below. Although it’s typical for the head to be red, in fact the color is quite variable. It can be bright or dull, and may be white or blue, depending on a number of factors such as
gender and level of agitation. Whatever the color of that “tiny little head,” you’ll notice it’s bald – like a turkey’s. Baldness has a distinct hygienic advantage for a bird that often feeds by shoving its head into a carcass. In addition to feeding on large carrion such as deer and farm animals, the birds also nosh on smaller
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carrion – for example, rodents, reptiles and fish. They’re not picky eaters. The birds are constrained, however, by their beaks and relatively weak talons, which prevent them from easily opening the thick skin of some carcasses. They either have to wait until some other animal tears through the pelt, or enter through softer areas – like the anus, mouth, and nostrils. They often eat the eyes and tongue of carcasses first. Turkey vultures often find their food through scent. The birds gather in communal roosts and will set off to forage after sunrise, depending on the weather. They rely heavily on thermals to fly and may soar at an elevation of 200 feet while foraging, although they’ll go as high as 5,000 feet when migrating. In the right atmospheric conditions, they can travel miles without flapping their wings. With their highly developed sense of smell, turkey vultures can locate concealed carcasses even when they can’t see them – hidden below a forest canopy, for instance. Though large – they have a six foot wingspan – the birds
are not aggressive, and employ an interesting defense tactic to protect nesting sites, which can vary from rocky outcrops to thickets and hollow trees.. Rather than trying to chase would-be interlopers away, the vultures regurgitate partially digested food. This seems to be an effective repellant. Another habit of turkey vultures with a high ick factor is their use of urohidrosis, which means they excrete onto their legs as a way to cool off. Thankfully, the turkey vultures in our back yard early this spring just seemed to be checking out the neighborhood. We were happy to watch them as they paused The Outside Story, page 30A
What’s your fiscalosophy? MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN
Successful financial planning involves more than the balance in your portfolio. A strong financial plan represents what is important to you as an individual—in other words, your fiscalos-
ophy. Consider these two scenarios: Mark spends lots of money on trips and entertainment. His father was a workaholic who never took time to really enjoy what he had earned. Nancy never feels she saves enough, despite the fact she is a millionaire. She grew up in a large family that constantly struggled to make ends meet; at one point the family was homeless. Both of these examples illustrate the impact your indi-
vidual backstory can have on how you think about money and investing. These stories are an essential part of your fiscalosophy. Have you ever thought about how and why you make money decisions as you do? Before talking about strategies, tactics, allocations, and categories, it is essential that we understand how you think about both investing and money matters. Every decision we make involves both money and values. Fiscalosophy is understanding the connection between the two, and using that connection to make the right decisions when it comes to investing. Understanding your own fiscalosophy begins with answering a series of questions designed to help you develop a plan that works for your unique set of values and circumstances: Debt: How much debt do you have? Are you comfort-
able with that level of debt? Savings: How much savings do you have? Are you comfortable with your level of savings? Spending: What is your level of spending? Are you comfortable with your level of spending? Giving: What is your level of charitable contributions? Are you comfortable with your level of charitable contributions? Stock Market: Does investing in the stock market make you nervous? Are you comfortable with your level of investment in the stock market? Insurance: How do you feel about insurance? Are you comfortable with your level of coverage? Children: What is your attitude regarding supporting your children? Do you expect them to earn their own way, or do you want to give them every advantage? Somewhere Money Matters, page 24A
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By Lani Duke
Rutland County Dem petitions lacking May 31 passed with no Democrats filing for the Rutland-Bennington District Senate seat. (The district encompasses Middletown Springs, Pawlet,
Rupert, Tinmouth, and Wells). The party may choose candidates for any unfilled slots on the August primary ballot. Independent candidates may file petitions through August 9.
Felony water theft Fair Haven resident Matthew Grenier, 36, pled not guilty when he appeared in Rutland criminal court, charged with felony theft of service valued at more than $900. He had
repeatedly turned on the municipal water to his house after it had been turned off for nonpayment in September. Grenier has denied turning it on, but when water and sewer department employee George Donovan visited the curb stop valve, he saw that it had been
Schools pull down grants Acting on an anonymous nomination, the Grammy Signature Schools Community Award recently went to the Poultney High School music department for $2,000. The school also received three other donations totaling $1,969. Poultney High School, a public school that’s nationally recognized, has also been awarded grant funds of $2,900 for a new makerspace at the school.
dug up and exposed. Taxes and fees owed for the property from October to February mounted to nearly $1,600. Grenier may face up to 10 years in jail if convicted of the charges, the Rutland Herald reported. He is scheduled to return to court June 11.
New principalships are announced The Quarry Valley school board voted to accept Bob Johnson as the new interim principal at West Rutland School. Benson Village School board hired Amy Roy for a oneyear contract. She has been a reading and math specialist teaching multi-level classes at West Rutland School. She takes the place of Kim Proboda, who is taking on the principalship at Castleton Elementary after nine years at Benson Village School.
ARC Rutland Area selected as beneficiary of Hannaford fundraising
RUTLAND—ARC Rutland Area, a non-profit committed to people living with developmental disabilities, has been selected again as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps reusable bag program. The Hannaford Helps reusable bag program, launched in October 2015, is designed to support local nonprofits through the sale of the reusable “Community Bag.” ARC Rutland Area was selected by Hannaford store leadership as the June beneficiary of the program at the Rutland Hannaford store. For every reusable Community Bag purchased at the Rutland Hannaford during whole month of June, ARC Rutland Area will receive a $1 donation. “I was so surprised when I was notified that ARC was chosen again. This year we are 60 years old and we are always looking for ways to serve individuals and families living with developmental disabilities (DD),” said ARC Rutland Area Executive Director Lisa S. Lynch. “The funds collected will be used to provide information on DD services to families.” ARC Rutland Area has raised $90 so far through the Hannaford Helps program. As alumni in the program, ARC Rutland Area has a new fundraising goal of $100, which is equivalent to 100 bags purchased. For more info. visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com.
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Rutland County schools wrap-up In Benson, Village School third and fourth graders concluded May with learning about simple machines (inclined plane, wedge, lever, screw, wheel and axle, and pulley) and made their own “Rube Goldberg” machines, combining a variety of components to complete a simple task. In preparation for a field trip to Fort Ticonderoga, they will do guided reading of “The Secret Soldier: the Story of Deborah Sampson” and the fictional “Captive of Pittsford Ridge.” Poultney High School has a state police officer present during the hours the school is in session until the end of the year. In Fair Haven, grade school students received first, second, and third places at the state level in the Vermont Stock Market Game, competing against middle school students from 57 towns across the state and “making” more than $12,000 and $8,000, respectively. Fair Haven Grade School pre-K, kindergarten, and first graders have been reading with Caring Canine therapy dogs. Fair Haven Union High students have been preparing to switch to proficiency-based learning in the fall. Castleton Village School students spent a work day removing invasive plants from Bomoseen State Park, aided by Dept. of Environmental Conservation staff. The student-raised brook trout have been released into the local stream.
More college degrees put within reach of Vermonters CASTLETON—Castleton University, directly to the Winooski and Rutland in partnership with the Community campuses. College of Vermont, will be offering “This delivery model will make a CCV graduates and transfer students bachelor’s degree more accessible to the opportunity to pursue the bachestudents who thrive in an on-campus lor of science in business administraenvironment, but whose lifestyles do tion at CCV’s Rutland and Winooski not easily assimilate to our traditional campuses starting in the fall. offerings in Castleton,” said Castleton In addition, students interested in University President Karen Scolforo. pursuing a master of arts degree in “CCV President Joyce Judy and the educational leadentire CCV team have ership will be able been amazing partners. “WE ARE COMMITTED to take Saturday Together we are elimcourses in RutTO MAKING HIGHER inating barriers. CCV land as part of an graduates will be able to EDUCATION IN innovative hybrid seamlessly matriculate delivery model VERMONT AS into a bachelor’s degree that allows stuprogram, delivered by ACCESSIBLE AND dents to complete Castleton University, a portion of the AFFORDABLE AS at the same location courses online. where they completed POSSIBLE,” DR. The partnership their associate’s deis designed to SCOLFORO SAID. gree.” meet the needs of This fall, students non-traditional and transfer students will have the opportunity to take through a course delivery model that financial management on Monday offers convenience and accessibility. evenings and organizational developSince the 2016-2017 academic year, ment and behavior on Tuesday eveCastleton has matched the CCV tuition nings in Rutland. Winooski offerings rate for all CCV graduates who pursue include organizational development a bachelor’s degree at Castleton. Now, and behavior on Saturday mornings, the university will bring the programs while supply chain management will More degrees, page 26A
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The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
By Lani Duke
New CSJ head announced during graduation ceremony The College of Saint Joseph board of trustees’ president Jay Kenlan capped the college’s 59th commencement May 28 with the news that Dr. Jennifer Scott will succeed outgoing President Lawrence Jensen. Leaving her position as senior director of assessment and program accreditation for Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, a school specializing in limited residence and distance learning, Scott could not attend the Rutland ceremony.
She sent written remarks that Kenlan read to the audience. In them, she said she was accepting the job with “great enthusiasm, hope and determination,” ready and proud to be part of the college’s “next great chapter,” the Rutland Herald reported. In his farewell address, Jensen said CSJ is set on a “strong path” for success. Seventy-four graduates received their degrees at the ceremony. Three received associate of arts degrees; five, associate of science. Eight took home B.A. degrees; 35, B.S. Six of the graduates earned master of business administration degrees; 11, master of education; and six, master of science.
CCV to offer Castleton U courses Community College of Vermont students will have an easier road on their way toward a bachelor’s degree with the aid of an agreement linking Castleton University with CCV. Under the agreement, students at CCV can study for the bachelor of science in business administration and master of arts in educational leadership courses at the Rutland campus, taught for credit at Castleton. The program builds on existing collaboration with CU, Ginger Gellman, CCV academic services coordinator, told the Rutland Herald. Classes will be once a week. The delivery model enables students to set their own educational courses although CCV students may find the transition
to a residential school schedule “difficult or impractical.” CU spokesman Jeff Weld explained CCV students wanting to go to Castleton may be working professionals, perhaps with families and other commitments, who may be unable to attend classes three times a week, but online classes alone are not necessarily better. Offering classes in Rutland makes them more accessible, Weld commented. “Non-trads” – undergrads over the age of 25 – currently comprise about 9 percent of Castleton’s population, compared to CCV’s average age in their late 20s, a number consistently going down as a larger percentage of students enter CCV immediately after high school.
Getting the jobs done Production of “The Homecare Connection,” a monthly show on programs and services from the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region, earned marketing coordinator Marc Miele the Romeo Award at the Rutland Regional Community Television’s annual meeting. The Romeo Award goes to a public access show producer each year. The program may be watched online at pegtv.com. Rutland County native Jona Farwell has joined United Way of Rutland County as assistant director. The Castleton University grad had worked as regional coordinator for Children’s Integrated Services for several years before working in private adoption for Friends in Adoption in Poultney.
Rutland Town rejects ‘road diet’ Before an audience of more than 20 community members from both ends of the Route 4A corridor, the Rutland Town Select Board rejected the idea of “slimming down” Route 4A, which connects Rutland Town with West Rutland. The May 29 vote was 3 to 2, pointing up the ongoing difference between the two communities. West Rutland’s Select Board has consistently voted to trim the roadway to one lane in either direction with a turning lane in the middle, and space alongside for pedestrians and bicyclists, the Rutland Herald reported. Select Board members Mary Ashcroft and Joe Demardo voted in favor of the “road diet” while John Paul Faignant and Sharon Garafano Russell voted against the measure. Board Chair Terenzini cast the deciding vote. Attracting families and outdoor enthusiasts to natural areas such as Pine Hill Park, making the roadway safer, beautifying the road, and improving the local economy were comments in favor from the audience. On the other hand, the majority of Rutland Town residents have indicated they do not want the lane reduction. Russell said she was wary of eliminating the lanes because they might be needed with the revitalization of Flory Plaza and downtown shopping areas. Terenzini said he would support a compromise as long as it included the four-lane highway.
By Wayne Laroche, VTF&W
Fawns are being born now and should be left alone. Their mothers are almost always nearby, says the Vermont Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.
Fawns are arriving: leave them alone, urges F&W The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up. Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin. Fortin says it is best to keep your distance because the fawn’s mother is almost always nearby. When people see a small fawn alone, they often mistakenly assume it is helpless, lost or needing to be rescued. Fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks, instead relying on camouflage and stillness to remain undetected. During these times, fawns learn critical survival skills from their mothers. Bringing a fawn into a human environment results in separation from its mother, and it usually results in a sad ending for the animal. Fortin encourages people to resist the urge to assist wildlife in ways that may be harmful, and he offered these tips: • Deer nurse their young at different times during the day and often leave their young alone for long periods of time. These animals are not lost! Their mother knows where they are and will return. • Deer normally will not feed or care for their young when people are close by. • Deer fawns will imprint on humans and lose their natural fear of people, which can be essential to their survival. • Keep domestic pets under control at all times. Dogs often will kill fawns and other baby animals. • For the safety of all wildlife, taking a wild animal into captivity is illegal in Vermont. Fortin said to maintain a distance between wildlife.
Appalachian Trail lures local to embark on journey By Katy Savage
The Mountain Times’ former assistant news editor Evan Johnson has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since March. Johnson, 27, who grew up in Marlboro, started hiking March 25 in West Virginia. He expects to finish mid-July. The Mountain Times caught up with Johnson as he passed through Killington on his way to New Hampshire, on June 1. Mountain Times: Why did you want to start hiking the Appalachian Trail? Evan Johnson: Being outside is something I’ve been doing for a real long time. The timing is probably better now than ever. That’s why I decided to start putting things together to make it happen. MT: What does your day look like out in the wilderness? EJ: I walk 15 to 20 miles a day. I wake up at 5 a.m., start walking at 6 a.m. and then finish around 9 p.m. I wasn’t expecting to be moving this fast. When you have all the daylight you have at this time of year it’s quite easy. MT: What do you carry with you? EJ: My backpack is about 30 pounds. It has everything I would need to walk and sleep in the woods for a week or two at a time. I have a lightweight sleeping bag, tent, water purifiers, a stove for cooking and one change of clothes. MT: What about food? EJ: I eat like a 9-year-old boy...Knorr Pasta Sides, Annie’s Mac and Cheese. I can consume entire bricks of cheddar
cheese at a time. I eat a lot of Cliff bars. That’s one of the challenges, consuming enough calories throughout the day. For much of March, I was making up big batches of food and I dehydrated soups and split them up into servings. I’ve been able to mail supplies to myself at different points... One of the things I’ve been craving, though, is fruits and veggies. MT :Have you encountered any gifts from “trail angels?” EJ: One guy in New Jersey pulled over on the side of the road and gave me a whole bunch of beef jerky and shook my hand and then he was gone. Sometimes I’ve found coolers by the side of the road full of soda or beer. Once I found a full bottle of maple syrup. MT: Some people have revelations about themselves on the trail. Have you experienced that? EJ: I have not had any revelations. I’ve noticed that I’m a lot more of a people person than I used to think I was. You spend a lot of time in your own thoughts on the trail. You have to get comfortable being by yourself and your solitude. I’ve started to appreciate the amazing resource we have, this 2,200-mile long trail that we have. MT: What’s next for you after you finish the trail? EJ: Journalism is what I was working in for five years before I started to do this. I’m thinking about what a future in journalism might look like. I’m also thinking about education. I may stay in Vermont. I’m also looking further afield.
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Police investigate Hartland shooting HARTLAND—Police are investigating a shooting after a Hartland man was found injured in the area of Hartland Four Corners May 29. Timothy M. Murphy
Jr., 22, was transported to Mount Ascutney Hospital and treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound on May 29. Police said the incident appears suspicious but there is
no indication that the public is at risk and the shooting was random. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the state police in Royalton by calling 802-2349933.
Weathersfield garage a total loss in fire
Rutland man steals from Hannaford
WEATHERSFIELD—A garage on Dake Hill Road was destroyed by fire June 4 after the owners woke up to an explosion and found the detached garage engulfed in flames around 2:30 a.m. The fire originated in the front section of the garage, Ascutney Fire Chief Darrin Spaulding said in a press release. Homeowner Anthony Daniels had been welding pieces to a utility tractor earlier that day. Emergency personnel said the cause of the fire is unknown but likely accidental. No injuries were reported. The damage was estimated to be more than $200,000.
RUTLAND—A Rutland man was issued a criminal citation after he stole merchandise from Hannaford Supermarket May 30. Carleton Laird III, 62, of Rutland, left Hannaford without paying for all his merchandise, police said. He was trespassed from Hannaford and cited to appear in court July 2.
Law enforcement will increase presence in highway safety corridors Motorists will see increased enforcement this summer in four designated “safety corridors”: I-89 between South Burlington and Colchester; the I-89 and I-91 interchange at Hartford; Route 7 between Pittsford and Brandon; and Route 22A from the intersection of Route 125 to Route 73. These trouble spots will see an increased police presence with heightened enforcement during the high traffic hours of summer as part of an effort to reduce the number of crashes and improve safety on Vermont’s roadways. The four safety corridors were identified based on data indicating that a combination of high traffic volume, high speeds, and a high rate of crashes demanded an increased level of enforcement. From June 3 through early September each corridor will be marked by signs identifying the area as a safety corridor. Enforcement efforts will focus on speeding, distracted and aggressive driving, impaired driving, and seat belt use. “Traffic crashes are almost 100 per-
cent preventable,” said VSP Lieutenant John Flannigan. “The increased enforcement presence in these specific areas is intended to deter unsafe behavior and influence driving habits,” he said. “The goal is to change driving habits overall in these areas,” said Bruce Nyquist, director of the Office of Highway Safety at VTrans. “As people drive through the corridors, they will see a sign at the beginning, letting them know they have entered a safety corridor. They are also going to see a radar speed feedback sign to let them know how fast they are going in that location.” The effort, known as Operation Safety Corridor, was first piloted in 2017 and is a collaboration between the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), the Vermont State Police (VSP), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), local law enforcement, municipal partners, and the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance. For more information on Operation Safety Corridor, visit vtrans.vermont. gov/safetycorridors.
State offices damaged in National Life fire By Anne Galloway, VTDigger
A fire at the National Life building Saturday afternoon has damaged state offices used by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans). Water used in containing the fire caused extensive damage to offices on the third and fourth floors of the Deane C. Davis Building, according to a press release from VTrans. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. VTrans employees have been asked not to report to work on Monday, June 4, and will be relocated for several weeks starting on Tuesday. The fire was called in to the 911 Emergency Dispatch Center at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, June 2. A fire alarm system that would have automatically notified the Montpelier Fire Department was offline that day because a sprinkler system in another part of the building was being tested at that time, according to a press release from the state police.
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By the time the fire department arrived, there was heavy smoke on the fourth floor and sprinklers had been activated, police said. The fire was contained in the area of an office work station. The Department of Public Safety conducted an investigation and found that the fire originated in a work cubicle on the fourth floor and spread from an electrical wire service in a partition wall, police said. The fire set off a sprinkler above the cubicle, which dowsed the fire. “The fire is classified as undetermined pending further analysis of the possibly failed electrical components,” according to the release. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No monetary damages had yet been estimated as of press time, but Vermont state police say costs “may reach into the higher hundreds of thousands of dollars to start.”
Money Matters: Identifying your financial comfort zones continued from page 21A in between? Are you comfortable with what you can provide them? Retirement: When do you plan to retire? As soon as possible? Never? Somewhere in between? Are you comfortable with your current retirement plan? Answering these questions completely and honestly will help ensure that your plan supports your values. There is a digital version of the fiscalosophy profile that tracks your results and shows the variance between you and your spouse or partner. It is important to understand and appreciate how you think about money, including how you got to where you currently are. Just as you can’t expect your doctor to diagnose what’s wrong with you without knowing your complete medical history, it is difficult to develop a comprehensive plan without knowing your fiscalosophy. If you have a spouse or partner, it’s important that both of you answer the questions above. You may be surprised to learn that you don’t always share the same fiscalosophy. The areas you disagree on are the ones you need to especially focus on. After all, if you aren’t aligned, you’ll have difficulty fulfilling your dreams
and reaching your goals, even with your advisor’s help. How you think about money is just as important as how you manage it. Good investment results are the outcome of prudence, patience, and a sound investment policy––all components of a sound fiscalosophy. Your financial plan should be unique to your situation (what you have) and your values (your philosophy). As humans, we make mistakes and sometimes do things that are not in our own best interests. If you answer the above questions thoroughly and honestly, you will understand what you need to do to spend less than you make, save as much as you need to, and not make rash decisions. Our role is to act as your guide and do our best to keep you on the right path. The greatest reason to have this conversation is that once we know where you stand, every recommendation we make, and every decision you make, is based on both philosophical and financial goals. Your decisions are no longer based on reacting to a market that is in constant flux or a generic formula, but rather on what works for you. Kevin Theissen is principal of Skygate Financial Group in Ludlow, Vt.
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The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
REAL ESTATE 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. 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 bdrm 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 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.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY for sale. Currently restaurant and housing rental units. Restaurant included with real estate sale, take over existing or put in your own concept. Great spot on corner lot, goodwill furniture fixtures and equipment included in sale. $30K in current annual rental income defrays costs a n d h e l p s w i t h s t a ff i n g . Be a part of the Killington Renaissance! Priced well under assessment. After 27 years, chef’s life style no longer works for me. Contact killingtonrestaurant@gmail. com for more info. Reduced to $489,500. come take a look and make an offer. Some owner finance available.
RENTALS S K I S E A S O N R E N TA L : 2BR/1BA near Skyeship. No pets. Rent early - get discount! 802-422-9648. RENTAL WANTED: Mature gentleman looking for a room in a house/condo for the 2018/19 season. Prefer to be near/on bus route or access road. 570-407-1635. EXCLUSIVE WOODS RESORT 3 bdrm, 3 bath, fully furnished. Available year round or seasonal. Rent & utilities dependent on term. 203-641-9742. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $990 /month. 781-749-5873, toughfl@aol. com. 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 til mid November. $795/ month. Thomasgessler@ verizon.net or 610-633-0889. 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. A M A Z I N G M O U N TA I N VIEWS & CLOSE TO KILLINGTON SKYESHIP! Newly renovated 2 bedroom/1 bath lower unit! Sleeps 4. No pets or smoking. Call Marni Rieger 802-353-1604.
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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 PITTSFIELD Neighborhood Yard Sale. June 9, 9 a.m.3 p.m., Route 100 on the Village Green. Meet friends and neighbors, buy/sell/swap/ barter as you declutter and reorganize! LOCAL RAMPS (wild leeks) for sale. Small or large orders welcome. Also perennials for sale: flowering ground cover, Bleeding Hearts and more. Call or text 802-345-1205. PETER HUNTOON ORIGINAL painting: “Peak Conditions,” with hardwood frame. $1,500. Call Mountain Times for more info, 802-422-2399. PERENNIALS - All $3.00 – Hale Hollow Road, Bridgewater Corners, off 100A. Will accept most used pots. Open daily. 802-672-3335. FULL SIZE wooden bed frame, $300. Has two side drawers. Lightly used. Comes with mattress if you want it. Must pick up, Killington Vt. 518-419-0782.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY • 27A
Moose numbers in decline due to overhunting, ticks
By Ellen Bartlett
The encounter with the moose cow and calf, appearing out of nowhere, on a back road, late on a winter’s night, could have ended badly. But the consequences were minor — a skid, resulting from the over-application of brakes on a snowy road, followed by a brief standoff. The staring contest, moose versus headlights, concluded. The moose, victorious, continued across the road. High-stepping in the deep snow with their long legs and odd, gangling grace, they disappeared into the forest. Variations on this recent moose encounter play out across the state each year, and not always with such peaceful results. Fatal moose-motor vehicle collisions have served as a rough and counterintuitive guide to the health of Vermont’s moose population. The more collisions, the more moose, therefore, the healthier the population. In the early 1980s, for example, when the state’s moose numbers were at a low, with fewer than 100 moose, there were two fatalities involving cars. In 2004, when the population had peaked at nearly 5,000, there were 182 (over the years, 19 humans have been killed in collisions with moose). So the news that the numbers are down — last year there were only 30 fatal collisions — while good for those directly involved, has been a source not of relief but of By Andrew Nemethy concern for those tasked with helping to stabilize the Wildlife biologist Cedric Alexander displays a moose population. jawbone. Freefalling moose numbers is why the state’s fish and wildlife agency has called for cutting, to 14, the number of densities and shorter, milder northern winters resulting permits that will be given to moose hunters this fall. Last from climate change. year, 40 permits were issued. In southern Vermont the culprit is another parasite — At a series of meetings conducted by the Department of brainworm, a parasite carried by deer. Deer have evolved Fish and Wildlife following the release of the numbers for to live with brainworm, and the parasite’s host suffer no ill the autumn hunt, it was clear that while deer have issues, effects. For moose, brainworm is fatal. As deer numbers too, their numbers and health are relatively stable. It is the have grown, and deer have moved into habitat once solely state’s largest mammal — the icon of the northern forests occupied by moose — and as summers have become — that continues to be of greatest concern. hotter and rainier, causing a rise in the population of the After being hunted into near-extinction in the 19th and secondary brainworm host, a snail — brainworm has early 20th centuries, Vermont’s moose made a comeback become more of a problem. only to be struggling again In northern Vermont, — their numbers more than where deer densities are THE DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSED halved from the high 15 low, and moose densities NEW TARGET POPULATION DENSITY years ago. are high, it is the winter The initial reduction in tick — not to be confused IS 1 MOOSE PER SQUARE MILE, the state’s moose populawith the deer tick, or the dog INSTEAD OF THE PREVIOUS TARGET tion was deliberate. In the tick, which are problematic early 2000s, it was clear in their own way — that is OF 1.75 MOOSE PER SQUARE MILE. that moose were becomtaking over. ing victims of their own “It’s not uncommon, success. There were simply too many moose — 3,000 in when you have higher moose densities, for the ticks to the wildlife management areas in Essex County alone. increase dramatically in number, for the simple reason They were making fast work of their own forest habitat by there are more moose to feed on,” said Cedric Alexander, over-browsing, damaging the vast tracts of commercial a wildlife biologist with the Vermont Department of Fish forestland in northern Vermont, and they were becoming and Wildlife, and head of the state’s moose project. a nuisance to sugaring and farming operations, walking From late autumn through spring, the moose is the through fences, trailing strands of sap-tubing. winter ticks’ involuntary, and unhappy, host. As many as To reduce the population to a more sustainable level, 50,000 or more ticks will overwinter on a single moose. the state’s biologists called for a substantial increase in the The cycle — for the moose — starts with the ticks in number of hunting permits issued annually. By 2011, they larval form. The larvae collect in clusters of hundreds, felt the population was where it needed to be, just below clinging to one another and to a branch or a bit of underthe ecological carrying capacity of the state’s wildlife man- brush, and wait — a tactic known as “questing.” When a agement areas of 1.75 moose per square mile. moose passes by, the larvae clamber on, and then latch on. But then the numbers kept falling. The blame in northThey feed, molt into nymphs, feed again, and then, as fully ern Vermont has fallen on a new kind of colonizer, this one grown adult ticks, they feed once more before dropping off six-legged. The winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, has in April. been the beneficiary both of increased moose population These days no moose emerges unscathed from the onslaught of tens of thousands of the “blood sucking parasites” but while bulls may look terrible — mostly from attempting to scratch the ticks off — they are likely to survive, Alexander said. Cows have a harder time. They are not only 20 percent smaller than bulls, but in the spring cows are in their third trimester — ticks have been blamed for an increase in aborted and still-born moose. “But it’s the calves that are the ones really at risk,” Alexander said. Ticks are equal opportunity parasites; they cluster in equal numbers whether it is on a bull, a cow, or a calf. And because the calves are so much smaller, they lose proportionally more blood. Recent autopsies on calves that have died for one reason or another, have found anemia, from loss of blood, to be a constant, underlying factor. Moose are in poor condition in the spring, anyway; they’ve relied on their fat reserves to get through the winter, and by the time spring comes, they’re in a state of near malnutrition. “All moose, and deer for that matter, come April, they’re in a negative energy balance,” Alexander said. “The winter browse only helps slow the rate of fat Courtesy of Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife depletion. The energy and protein in the winter browse Moose population, page 30A A moose in the Vermont woods.
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SASHA MARIA - 5-year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever mix. I have a lovely name because I’m a lovely lady! I’m just adorable, if I do say so myself, and I’m very social. I love being with people and getting lots of love and attention. I’m very sweet.
PETPersonals SWIPER - 3.5-year-old. Neutered male. Beagle. I’m a friendly, outgoing fella who is social and fun to be around. I must admit that I’m very happy when I’m with my best friend Teeko and the staff has decided that we need to be adopted together!
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Featuring pets from:
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MOLLY - 6-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black. I am a sweet kitty who would love a lap to sit on. I love to be brushed and pampered. I do love attention and if you call my name I will come running! I also really enjoy being indoors.
JULIO - 11-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I am the most mellow cat you have ever met. My previous owners surrendered me because they could no longer take care of me, so now I’m looking for a new home. I am a friendly kitty!
TEEKO - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Hound mix. I’m a super sweet and obviously handsome guy and I know you’ll fall in love with me when we meet. I walk nicely on a leash which is good because I do need lots of exercise and walks!
SHILOH - 1.5-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair Black and White. I am a strapping fella who is ready to steal your heart. I arrived at the shelter after my previous owner was unable to keep me any longer. I am enjoying the other cats here at RCHS.
BUTTONS - 6-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair Brown and White Tabby. I am looking for a quiet home where I can just relax and be me. I really enjoy my quiet time and maybe not a ton of handling, but I do like to have people around. I like other cats.
BUBBA - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. I’m a very playful, on the go fella and if you have lots of toys, especially plush squeaky toys, I’ll be your best friend. I’ll need lots of exercise and play time with my new family.
BO - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m an adorable, playful guy who is social and fun to be around. I must say that I do love those plush squeaky toys and if you toss them I will happily chase after them and bring them back.
HANNAH Q: Why did the dog cross the road? A: To get to the “barking” lot! Ha ha! I am one funny girl and if you adopt me, Hannah, we will have a life filled with love and happiness. I am a 2 yr old coonhound mix. I like other dogs and LOVE people! I am fairly calm and quiet and can not wait to cuddle with you. Stop by Wednesday thru Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. or call 802-885-3997 so you can meet your next best friend.
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PUMPKIN - 3-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair Gray and white. Hello there my name is Pumpkin (as sweet as the pie!) and I am in search of my furever home. I’m a very well-mannered, vocal girl who will let you know when I’m ready to cuddle.
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.
MICK - 1.5-year-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever mix. Whee, let’s go, let’s go! I’m a high energy, on the go fella who will get you out the door this Spring! I may be a little bit of a project but I’m a diamond in the rough (or ruff!). I’m sweet.
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MAGGIE Hi! My name's Maggie and I'm a 5-year-old spayed female Hound/Corgi Mix. Don't be surprised if I look familiar. You might remember from a couple of years ago before I was adopted from Lucy Mackenzie. I was recently returned when my family concluded that I needed more attention than that which they were able to give me. It's OK, though - I'm excited to start the next phase of my life! Although I might appear independent at times, I'm a fun-loving girl that really appreciates one-on-one time with people. I enjoy going on leashed walks exploring the wild outdoors, and smelling all the wonders of the world. I also really like playing with people in a safely fenced in yard. I must confess that I will become fully engrossed in whatever scents and smells come my way and I will try to track down the source. I have a great nose! So, FYI, I do need to stay on a leash at all times. I've come a long way with my obedience training and would like to continue improving in my new home. Some dogs I like and some I don't like so much, but I'm always willing to meet them. I'm not a great match with other animals, like cats or chickens. Really, my main focus is always with the people in my life so I would be a-ok being an only dog. If you've been looking for an active canine companion to bring lots of smiles and laughs to your life, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt.
HOROSCOPES • 29A
The Mountain Times • June 6-12, 2018
Look beyond what you choose to believe By Cal Harrison a.k.a Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Void-of-Course, Aquarius Moon that will remain in that mode until it moves into Pisces at a little before 7 a.m. June 5. Aspect-wise, things look pretty easy to take. On the surface, a Grand Trine between Venus, Jupiter, and Neptune gives us every reason to believe that things are fine and dandy or at least cradled in the arms of a benevolent, protective spirit. But trines are often emblems of denial – so we need to look beyond what we choose to believe, or would like to see, if we want to connect with the truth about what’s going on right now. In the spiritual community, there is the belief that we have to focus only on the light, and only on the positive, in order to be the change that we would like to see in the world. While it’s true that we attract what we focus on, what we fail to understand is that everything is light – and if that is the case, in a polarized reality half of what we are looking at is darkness. To only look on the light side, and only focus on the positive prevents us from addressing 50 percent of the truth. So someone please tell me: how can we see the light if we close our eyes to what lies on the dark end of the light spectrum? While I see this Venus/Jupiter/Neptune trine as a clear sign that there is a wave of awakening consciousness infusing the heart of humanity, I think it might help to talk about a few of the auxiliary aspects that form an even bigger part of the picture right now. 1) Jupiter square Psyche – there is a huge amount of psychological pain being generated by philosophical, ethnic, religious, and class/cultural differences. 2) Atlantis and Atropos opposite Chiron – There is an association between the concept of change and the idea that it is the harbinger of approaching cataclysm. This aspect brings up deep fears that go back to the last cataclysm, or back to the Fall of Atlantis and the deluge myths. These memories live in all of us and they are being triggered, bigtime, on the subconscious level. 3) Askalapus square Uranus, with Arachne at the midpoint – The whistles are getting blown on more than one secret, in ways that are sudden, shocking, and precipitous. This instigates tons of conflict and things get complicated because all of us are getting our minds blown, simultaneously. When everyone’s core beliefs get axed, all at the same time, the fallout is commensurate with the extent to which each individual has the capacity to handle the truth – or not. This translates as: people are freaking out in extreme and outlandish ways. 4) Hidalgo conjunct Hebe squaring the Moon’s Nodes – As the above-mentioned midpoint picture blows the whistle on everything under the Sun, there is an equal and Look beyond, page 30A SUP Lessons & SUP Yoga Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and Pilates New Student Special: 5 classes for $30 802-770-4101 Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500• killingtonyoga.com
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f it feels like everything is going over the top, it’s got something to do with the fact that every last bit of what till now has been shoved under the rug, or held at bay by things that make it impossible for you to handle the truth, is staring you in the face. Setting yourself free will require different things from each of you. In most cases, this comes down to digging around in your deepest wounds and being strong enough to heal them. These things don’t have to be as torturous as the mind makes them. Dig as deep as you can with an open heart. The “pearl of great price” lies within.
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eing there for people who have lost their way, or who are overwhelmed by choices that they never expected to have to make is part of the deal right now. You’ve got your own issues to juggle so it comes down to being stronger than the forces that assail both of you. If you can keep up the good work for a little while longer, whoever needs your help will right themselves, and you will have strengthened yourself in the process. With more energy and clout to apply to your own growth, and your own concerns, all of your activities will bear fruit and multiply, hundredfold.
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hat matters now has to do with what you value more than anything. That question is getting stirred by opportunities that come with what appear to be financial benefits, and/or, advancement in your position. On the surface it all looks totally perfect. But there are lessons that involve coming to terms with the fact that sometimes we pay a price that’s too high for what we take to be improvement. Think long and hard about what you want your life to be like. If these changes are going to turn your peace of mind into a secondary issue, you’d do well to turn them down.
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hings are lighting up to reveal the best part of what you have to offer. Within this dynamic life is bound to be moving quickly. Your sense of self has been wounded by setbacks and negative interactions with others that have made you question everything about yourself. This is normal, so don’t get lost in the idea that anything is wrong. In cycles the ego structure has to dissolve so that new and finer aspects can emerge. Shedding your skin makes it seem as if you are totally vulnerable. The truth is, the deeper part of you is coming to life. Don’t let fear and loathing stifle your growth.
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ou have more than your share of “stuff” to process and are doing your best to keep your chin up in a situation that has no easy answers. Within this picture, the idea that all you can do is wait things out competes with a need to make everything OK. What doesn’t feel good, isn’t necessarily “bad.” The dark night of the soul is where we wind up when we’re in the midst of a growth spurt. Surrender to it. Let yourself feel whatever this is about, knowing that love lives on the other side of wherever we wind up when we have to find our way to the bottom of our hearts.
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ou’ve got a choice and you’re torn between what a person like you “should” be doing, and what you know in your heart needs to be done. After mulling it over, again and again, it comes down to knowing that too much is about to open up for you to limit yourself to what’s happened so far. All of us go through this. The point at which we begin to see that sticking to the status-quo isn’t what we came here for, and trusting ourselves enough to find out what living out our purpose involves, is where you’re at now. You can’t go back, you can’t stay here; so what’ll it be?
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ou are at one of those decision making points. These things are hard for you because you know what everyone else wants, but you have a hard time getting clear about what your own wants and needs involve. This quandary has reduced your perspective down to the size of a pinhole, and it compounds things that would be easier to grok if you could open your mind to all possibilities. Knowing how much time to give a person or a situation is part of the deal. The thought that what you decide upon could change things forever shouldn’t stop you from following your heart.
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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continued from page 20A both driven in by Nate Mispel. Killington Resort loaded the bases in the bottom and then Blodorn drove in two to tie it 2-2. Pitcher Matt “The K stands for K” Kinsman was absent in the first game and came in cold for this one – cold as in “Cold Beer” as he suffered a “CBK.” Guth matched him and that ended the inning. MS had a big second inning as they scored five runs to jump ahead 7-2, but Kinsman was able to deliver a “CBK” to Mispel. In the bottom, KR got two runners on, but stranded them. MS had nothing doing in the third, but KR sure did, hitting through its order and scoring eight runs to take the lead, 10-7. Three of those were off a home run by Stoodley. MS stayed cold going down 1-2-3 in the fourth, but KR stayed hot adding another three runs to go up six. Speaking of adding, Guth added his second “CBK” of the game. MS came alive in the fifth, loading the bases and scoring two. The problem for them was that KR kept scoring, adding three in the bottom for a 16-9 lead. MS got two runs back in the sixth after Zach “Cookie” Cook blasted a homer. KR got one run in the bottom but also got two “CBKs.” Kinsman added his second of the game and just like in the first inning, when he gets one, it’s contagious and someone else does, too. This time it was Joel Perry. It came down to the seventh. Either KR would blow back-to-back big leads or MS was going to complete the comeback. If the latter was to happen, those five runs
would have to come from another two-out rally. Ezrah Lemieux scored the first run and then Mispel blasted a clutch home run for three more. Jamie Rameau kept their hopes alive with a single but unfortunately, Jeremy Prior flew out to end the game. It was a valiant effort but MS lost 17-16 to KR. First Stop Outback took lone possession of first place with two wins, a close one against the OmyaRamas and then a blowout against the Karrtel. In the first game, that win was going to be a come from behind because OR got on the board first after a three-run homer by Geoff Bloomer. FSO went down 1-2-3 including a “CBK” looking by Tyler Mello. OR made it 4-0 after a solo shot by Jacob Godfrey, but started the inning with a “Cold Milk K” by Brayden Shannon. FSO stopped the bleeding in the second as they batted through their order and took the lead with six runs, one of which was a solo home run by Collin “Hungry Like The” Wolf. The inning did see a “CBK” from Sam Budusky. The third started with John Gatto going down looking for a “CMK” but Coach Bailey Peters scored to cut the lead in half. Wolf hit another solo shot and Budusky another “CBK” to make it 7-5. Godfrey scored in the the fourth to cut the lead in half once again. FSO did not score in the fourth or fifth and all OR could record was a “CMK” by Peters. Jimmy Mee tied it up in the sixth, but Budusky scored
the winning run in the bottom and Coach Kyle Kostura added an insurance run to win the game 9-7. Immediately following this, they crushed the Karrtel with a 14-2 mercy win. FSO got a home run apiece from Johnny Sharpe and Mike Bouffard and another two from Wolf. Coach Kyle “The K stands for K” Kostura suffered a “CBK.” On the other side, Max Zuchinni got them on the board in the fourth, but also suffered a “CBK.” Steve Greene scored the other run. It was not a good day for Mike Smith who was 0-3 with two “CBKs.” Nick Melotti came in cold, beer in the fourth with a “CBK.” STANDINGS First Stop Outback 3-0 Clearly Moguls 2-0 Killington Resort 2-1 OmyaRamas 1-1 TIE: McGraths Sushi 0-3 & Karrtel 0-3 SCHEDULE: Wednesday, June 6 Killington Resort vs First Stop Outback @ Killington 5:50 p.m. Clearly Moguls vs OmyaRamas @ Killington 7 p.m. McGrath’s Sushi vs Karrtel @ Bridgewater 6 p.m. There will be a post-game party at the Clear River Tavern from 8-11 p.m.
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Decreasing due to overhunting, ticks
is very poor.” Among the most frequently asked questions is can’t something be done? Is there nothing to stop the ticks? The answer, so far, is “not much.” One factor that cannot be changed, biologists say, is the changing climate. The early autumn cold snaps, which once killed off larvae before they could attach to their hosts, happen less and less. As for the adult ticks dropping off in the spring — they’d die if they happened to drop into snow, but that also happens less and less. There is a naturally occurring soil fungus known to be fatal to ticks, and research is underway to see whether there is a way to exploit it — but it’s a long way from practical application. “It would be a tremendous effort and a huge expense,” Alexander said, and even then it would hardly be a sure bet. What biologists do know is that one way of controlling tick numbers is to control the density of the hosts — the
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continued from page 29A opposite force going out of its way to keep a lid on the truth. Hebe conjunct Hildago tells us that there is a push to keep everything silent, or hidden as a means to keep the masses asleep and the boat from rocking. In square to the Nodes, on the Leo-Aquarius axis, it would appear that these efforts to censor, shut things up, and prevent the truth from coming to light, run counter to what evolution requires from us right now. What happens in any situation when the revolutionary impulse
moose. So it is ironic that the key to the herd’s survival may be the decline in moose numbers that is happening now. Just as a tick population explosion followed the increase in the numbers of their moose hosts, biologists are hoping that decreasing the population will hit a similar threshold, only in a downward trend. The department’s proposed new target population density is one moose per square mile, instead of the previous target of 1.75 moose per square mile. It is the reason the state is issuing permits for a limited moose hunt in the fall only in Essex County, where moose densities remain higher than the one moose per square mile target. It’s also the answer to the other frequently asked question, if moose numbers are falling, why hunt at all? Fewer ticks will mean fewer health risks to moose. Given space, and time, the hope is, the moose will come back.
“All of us are getting our minds blown” and the desire for truth are systematically suppressed by forces who for reasons of their own and for purposes that run counter to the good of mankind, conspire to keep things from coming to light? Remember what we said about light? It is impossible to embrace it if we refuse to look at both ends of the light spectrum. All of us are caught in the crossfire of influences that make it hard to rise above it all, far enough to maintain a spiritual perspective, or even be objective to them.
As the truth makes its way through the blockades of belief that until now have held it at bay, there is no way of knowing for sure how these changes will unfold. Let’s hope that Venus/ Jupiter and Neptune are doing their level best to cradle humanity in the arms of what will be in our highest good as we make our way through the gauntlet toward a deeper understanding of light and love. Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
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