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March 21-27, 2018
Scott announces school safety task force
Students locally, nationwide walk out of schools in protest, memorializing victims By Katy Savage
The sweetest weekend Vermont’s Maple Open House weekend is March 24-25, when sugarhouses across the state are open to the public offering fresh maple syrup. Ever had sugar on snow? This is the perfect weekend to try it. Area towns also host maple festivals in accordance with the open houses.
RUTLAND—Gov. Phil Scott started a speech before members of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Rutland Economic Development Fund Monday, March 12, by addressing what he called “the elephant in the room.” About a month ago, Fair Haven High School—20 miles from Rutland—was threatened by a shooter. The threat at Fair Haven occurred days after 17 were killed in a Parkland, Florida, school shooting Feb. 14. Scott told the 150 attendees at the Franklin
Conference Center that the state needed to take action. He announced his executive order to create the “Governor’s Violence Prevention Task Force.” He said the task force would examine all aspects of school safety and community protection. Scott told the Mountain Times that recent violence changed his perspective on gun laws. “This whole issue in Parkland, Florida, was almost the tipping point,” said Scott. When asked about the potential tragedy in Fair Haven, Scott said, “It opened my eyes
to something I didn’t think was happening in Vermont. I was being naïve. We have to think differently, unfortunately.” Scott asked all schools to review security procedures by the end of the month. He said he was preparing for the worst. “It’s just a question of which day, not if,” said Scott. The threat to school safety is at an all-time high, area educators say. Woodstock Union High School planned to review procedures with the town’s police chief. School safety, page 35A
Okemo joins EPIC By Karen D. Lorentz
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A special olympian at the Vermont Winter Games celebrates his podium finish with a smile. 100+ brews on tap Killington Resort welcomes the first Winter Vermont Brewers Festival, where breweries will showcase seasonal beers, some specially made just for this event. Usually a summer event held in Burlington, the Beast is ready to host the spring party on snow this Saturday, March 24.
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Hundreds of Special Olympians competed in Vermont Winter Games at Pico
KILLINGTON—For the first time, Pico Mountain hosted the Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games March 18-20. “This will be my first Winter Games experience, and the first time Special Olympics Vermont has hosted the event at Pico,” said Sue Minter, president and CEO of the statewide organization, before the event. “We are honored by the warm welcome we’ve received from the Killington and Rutland communities and look forward to some amazing snow conditions for the Games!” The Winter Games began on Sunday, March 18, with
the opening ceremony and the parade of athletes at Pico. Community members cheer ed on the 300 athletes and unified partners that competed in the Games. Competition in Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing began the following day, March 19, and continued through Tuesday, March 20. Athletes also enjoyed a dinner and dance at the Killington Grand on Monday evening. Eunice Kennedy Shriver started Special Olympics in 1968 as a backyard sports program for people with intel-
lectual disabilities. This year, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of what has grown into a global movement. “Fifty years later, Special Olympics now involves 5 million athletes in 170 countries around the world with sports, health, and leadership programming,” said Minter. “This 50th anniversary year is an exciting pivot point: we are celebrating our past and how far we’ve come, while setting big goals for our future. In the next 50 years, we will expand the number of participants and build a new generation of understanding and inclusion.”
Okemo Mountain Resort has announced its 2018-19 season pass options and with them the new benefits of a partnership with Vail Resorts’ Epic passes. On March 14 Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that the Triple Peaks resorts of Okemo, Mount Sunapee (N.H.), and Crested Butte (Colo.) were the latest areas to join the Epic Pass in “a longterm alliance beginning with the 2018-2019 winter season.” The Triple Peaks areas are managed by the Mueller family. The new partnerships bring the total number of Epic Pass mountain resorts to 64 in eight countries. The 10-year old Epic Pass has expanded over the years to include unlimited skiing at the 15 mountain areas that Vail Resorts owns, limited days at 39 partner resorts in Europe and Japan, and (starting next winter) seven days at the newly added partnership areas — Telluride (Colo.), six resorts of the Canadian Rockies (Fernie, Kicking Horse, and Kimberly in British Columbia, Nakiska in Alberta, and Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham in Quebec), and the three Triple Peaks resorts (Okemo, Sunapee and Crested Butte).
THE NEW PARTNERSHIPS BRING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EPIC PASS MOUNTAIN RESORTS TO 64 IN EIGHT COUNTRIES.
RUTLAND—In spite of snowy conditions, over 150 local community members and luminaries gathered together for Rutland Regional Medical Center’s 2018 annual corporators meeting and retirement celebration for president and CEO Tom Huebner. Following the regular board business and remarks by Governor Phil Scott, bigger news emerged. Rutland Regional Health Services and Rutland Regional Medical Center Board Chair John Casella announced that in honor of Huebner’s 28 years of unwavering leadership, vision, and dedication, they would name Rutland Regional’s newest facility the “Thomas W. Huebner Medical Office Building.” As a symbolic gesture, Huebner was given a shovel that will be used to break ground on the building, which is scheduled to take place late summer or early fall of this year. The building is expected to be completed by May 2020. “Tom, you’ve built a great hospital and health care system in this community,” Casella said.
Epic, Epic Local and Epic Australia season passes will all receive the seven days of skiing and snowboarding with no blackout dates at each of the three Triple Peaks resorts and the other North American partner resorts. Epic 7-Day passholders can use any, or all seven, of their total days, and Epic 4-Day passholders can use any, or all four, of their total days of skiing and snowboarding with no blackout dates at Triple Peaks’ resorts. After the seven or four days have been used, passholders will receive 50 percent off lift access at these areas. “We are proud to join the Epic Pass in a long-term season pass alliance with Okemo, Mount Sunapee and Crested Butte. Our focus on guest service, reinvestment in our resorts and outstanding ski experiences both in New England and the Rocky Mountains aligns well with the Epic Pass and Vail’s remarkable line-up of resorts. We expect this partnership will be a significant benefit to our guests and skiers and riders around the world for years to come,” said Tim Mueller, president of Triple Peaks, LLC. There are also benefits for those who purchase Okemo Ultimate and Classic season
Huebner building, page 29A
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New hospital building honors Huebner “Thomas W. Huebner Medical Office Building” honors 28 years of leadership and vision
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Submitted
Sculpture drawing from artist Don Ramey
Sculpture to honor 20 Rutland AfricanAmerican Civil War veterans Submitted
Laura McKenna, award recipient (L), and Taylor Curtis, the Vermont Army Guard soldier who requested the award for her boss.
McKenna, of Sunup Bakery, recognized as patriotic employer
KILLINGTON—Laura McKenna, owner and operator of Sunup Bakery of Killington, was recently presented with the U.S. Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award. David Wheel, representing Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented the award for
the outstanding support that McKenna has given to her employee and citizen-service member, Taylor Curtis, of Rutland. Curtis is a Private First Class in the Vermont Army National Guard and serves as a combat engineer with Alpha Company of the 572 Brigade Engineer Battalion in Bradford. She works full-time for Sunup Bakery as an assistant baker.
McKenna stated that she was very happy to support Curtis in her military duties and went on to say that “Taylor is such a great employee.” Curtis said she appreciated working for someone who had such great respect for our military. ESGR promotes, recognizes, and enhances civilian employer support of citizen service members.
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Twenty Rutland-area African-American Civil War veterans will be honored through a new downtown Rutland sculpture commissioned by Rutland Regional Medical Center. The sculpture, part of a series planned by the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, MKF Properties, Vermont Quarries, and Green Mountain Power’s Rutland Blooms, will highlight the heroism and sacrifice of soldiers who served in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first African-American regiment formed in the North after the Emancipation Proclamation opened the military to blacks. “The telling of Vermont history would be incomplete without the telling of contributions of persons of African heritage in the state,” said Curtiss Reed Jr., executive director of Vermont Partnership for Fairness & Diversity and creator of the Vermont African American Heritage
Trail. “From the early settlers of the 1600s through contemporary times, persons of African heritage have shaped outcomes within our borders and on the national stage, as was the case for the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The completion of the sculpture will serve the dual purpose of educating Vermonters to a little-known piece of history and, equally important, place Rutland on the map as a destination for cultural tourism.” The volunteer contingent—farmers, laborers, teamsters and one former slave, George Hart of Woodstock—were joined by other African Americans from across the Northeast and southern Canada in the 54th Regiment. The 54th participated in the siege of Charleston, S.C., where the war had begun, and fought in Florida and throughout much of South Carolina. In 1865, the 54th fought in multiple skirmishes in George Civil war sculpture, page 14A
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LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Pittsford residents challenge Dollar General plans
By Julia Purdy
PITTSFORD—Since 2016, Pittsford BTS Retail LLC has been trying to gain approval to build a Dollar General store in the north end of the village, on Plains Road. BTS’ latest attempt was its third hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment in Pittsford Monday, March 12, attended by about 40 townspeople. In November 2017, the board heard testimony from BTS, who at that time requested more time to prepare additional data, according to preliminary remarks by Zoning Board Chair Stan Markowski. That hearing was adjourned, continued in January 2018, and rescheduled again for Monday night. In a letter to Zoning Administrator Jeff Biasuzzi, dated Nov. 8, 2017, Trudell Consulting Engineers of Williston, acting on behalf of Pittsford BTS Retail, filed an application for conditional use for a “simple retail” store, with no adverse environmental effects noted. The application did not identify Dollar General by name. The application describes the infrastructure, which includes a building of either 9,100 or 9,267 square feet. Chairman Markowski stated the purpose of the hearing was to entertain BTS’ proposed changes arising from the November hearing. But it was soon apparent that residents came armed with rebuttals to statements made by BTS on the points of safety risk, traffic congestion, and incompatibility with village streetscapes. While everyone listened attentively, no one in the audience voiced support for the project. Representing BTS were Matt Casey, vice president of development for the Zaremba Group, an Ohio-based shopping center developer acting on behalf of Pittsford Retail; Attorney David Cooper of Rutland; Abigail Dery, project manager with Trudell Consulting Engineers of Williston, and Wendy Holsberger, director of transportation with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Consulting (VHB), transit planners headquartered in Watertown, Mass., with an office in Burlington, Vt. Frank von Turkovich, owner of the prospective Dollar General site, sat with the BTS group. The zoning board panel included Pittsford town attorney Gary Kupferer. Unresolved issues from the November hearing included certain data-based assumptions by BTS about pedestrian traffic, motorist behavior and traffic volume. Although BTS voiced several small concessions, BTS basically reiterated the content from its November Dollar General, page 28A
Food scrap collection coming to Killington KILLINGTON—Food waste comprises about a third of the waste Americans throw away in landfills and is in fact the largest solid waste contributor to landfills. Food scraps in landfills produce methane, a gas with 25 times the global warming potential than carbon dioxide. Vermont’s recycling law, Act 148, bans the disposal of food scraps by 2020 (and earlier, depending on the amount of food scraps a business produces). Grow Compost of Vermont is starting a new food scrap pickup service route in Killington in spring 2018. The service will be available to any Killington region business that generates food (restaurants, markets, hotels, schools, condo associations, health care facilities, etc.). Grow Compost is located in Moretown and is opening up a second composting site in North
Hartland this year. They collect food waste to produce organically-certified soils, feed for animals, and renewable energy. The program helps businesses meet the requirements of Act 148, the state’s recycling and food scrap law. Weekly service includes sturdy, leak-proof, 48 gallon totes and cover material during the warmer months. Each time we collect your food scrap totes, we replace them with clean containers, hot pressure-washed at our facility and clean enough to use right in your kitchens. Staff training, signage, as well as data on the amount of food waste diverted can be provided. Fees are based on the number of totes used each week. Any and all food wastes are accepted (fish, meat, bones, dairy ... if it grows it goes!) For more information call 802-595-2333
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Next generation takes over sugaring opperation Chittenden family farm plans for its second century
By Julia Purdy
CHITTENDEN—Jenna Baird and Jacob Powsner live in a modest house on land belonging to Baird’s parents, steps away from the large, traditional farmhouse where Bonnie and Bob Baird live. It’s a common arrangement among working farm families that have been on the same piece of land for generations. The Baird Farm will mark its centennial year in May, and “sugaring” is what the family does. Said Bob Baird, who was also recently reelected as town moderator for Chittenden, “My grandparents bought this farm in May.” They were Ralph and Sarah, both born on farms “up the road,” which nowadays peters out against the Green Mountain National Forest. The couple bought this farm from Sarah’s sister. Bob Baird thinks the Bairds have been in North Chittenden for “a couple hundred years. There were a lot of them, a long time ago – more than now, that’s for sure.” “There’s been a sugarhouse on this property for a long, long time before Sarah and Ralph came,” he continued. “They made syrup here, my father Richard also did, then after I got out of college and came back I built a sugarhouse up in the woods.”
Baird and his wife, Bonnie, bought the farm in 1979. The Bairds’ story is a familiar one of versatility born of necessity. “We built the sugarhouse over in the woods for $300 and then we built this one for $3,000, six or seven years later,” Bob Baird said. “We were milking cows here and we wanted to be near the barns, it was just too hard to go back and forth to the woods. We sold the dairy herd in ’96. After that we raised dairy heifers until 2013 or 2014. We have some cattle here but not very many, we’re trying to help a neighbor get started in the dairy business. We have them in the summer, we get a bunch of animals from Tinmouth.” A farm up the road harvests hay off the Baird fields. “After we sold the dairy herd we started putting more time and money into maple. There’s been a gradual transition to modern facilities. We’re about halfway through a remodel.” The Bairds currently have 11,000 taps on 560 acres. The division of labor and the equipment has changed considerably from the old days. “Trying to make a living on a small farm has been probably a struggle for generations here,” said Baird. “When you see the price of real estate, it would be very hard to start something like this from scratch now. It costs about $50 per tap to start up.” Hard work, do-it-yourself projects and planning keep costs down. Pointing toward the steep hillside opposite the farmhouse where 5,000 taps are dripping sap into saplines, Jenna Baird said, “The three of us do the tapping. We have four-wheelers so we take those on the trail, and then once we’re out there we hike. We use snowshoes, and crampons when it’s icy.” “I would prefer not to tap on snowshoes, it’s kind of a last resort when you’re struggling knee-deep in snow,” added Powsner. “Sugaring is just as hard whether you have 150 taps and you’re running around collecting buckets or if you have 10,000 taps and you’re running around fixing broken tubing.” Sweethearts since 10th grade, Courtesy Jenna Baird, Baird Farm Baird and Powsner spent about six Pictured (l-r): Jacob Powsner, Jenna Baird, Bob Baird, Bonnie Baird. months volunteering with World-
Maple Sugaring Glossary “Sugarbush” – stand of sugar maples that is maintained for the purpose of harvesting sap “Sugaring,” “boiling” – making maple syrup “Sugaring off” – when the sap boils down to just the right color and consistency of syrup. An occasion for traditional “Sugaring off“ parties wto celebrate the end of winter. “Boils down” – when an issue is reduced to its essential facts “Sugars off” – same as boils down “Sugar snow” – the (hopefully) last snowfall of the season when nights are cold, days are warm(ish), the sap is running and birds are returning. Soft snow, melts quickly. wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WOOF) on a goat farm and vegetable farms out West, followed by a year in Oregon, returning to Vermont in 2015. This is the couple’s third sugaring season on the Baird farm. They have formed a separate retail business of their own, Baird Farm Maple Syrup. Sap from all 11,000 taps come into the sugarhouse through vacuum lines, unlike many small operations that gather the gravity-fed sap from roadside tanks. “We have 15,000 gallons of sap storage, it’s filling up today,” Bob Baird said. After boiling, he fills 40-gallon stainless steel drums with syrup. Baird ships bulk syrup as far away as New Zealand, where it is in demand, and also sells to his daughter and Powsner, who bottle it on-site in food-grade plastic jugs to sell through the retail shop and online. The shop also sells wholesale to local businesses and to restaurants, mostly out West, Powsner said. Bob Baird said, “Sales prices are down, there’s a lot of competition.” The Bairds keep costs down by doing construction work themselves, enlarging the sugarhouse with a bottling room and the retail store and by converting to reverse osmosis, a process that filters water out of the sap through a membrane, leaving a maple concentrate, thus saving over 90 percent of fuel and time in
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STATE NEWS
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
On deck: budget, taxes, firearms and more By Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington and Mendon
Some of the sessions big issues will be up for votes on the House floor this coming week, including the “must pass” state budget. This is the time of year when committees have passed out bills they have been working on this year to get them advanced to the other chamber. In the House alone, we passed 33 bills last week, ranging from lakes in Jim Harrison crises to protecting pollinators (think bees). The Senate passed 14 measures. With some of the session’s big bills up for action, the Vermont House will likely see some extended floor time and possible evening sessions. The budget With the budget bill expected to receive unanimous approval from the House Appropriations Committee, it is likely to take longer to report the bill’s various components than to debate it. The committee appears to be following advice from Governor Scott, and not relying on new taxes or fees to fund it, with the possible exception of a new tax on electronic cigarettes that was advanced by the House Ways & Means Committee on Friday, March 16. There are bound to be differences between the legislature and Governor on where the total budget funds are spent, but hopefully those will be worked out in the coming weeks. One item of state spending that might invite some lively debate, if included in the budget, will be money for a new carbon tax study, something the Governor is strongly against. The House Natural Resources Committee has recommended spending $100,000 for such a study. The annual transportation funding bill, H.917, is expected to pass easily as it was unanimously advanced by both the Transportation and Appropriations Committees. Education funding Changes to education funding will be up on Tuesday. The legislation, H.911, also includes changes to Vermont’s income taxes to deflect most of the likely increases with Vermont income taxes due to changes in deductions on the federal level; and a tax exemption on social security for retired individuals earning less than $45,000 or families earning less than $65,000. Absent from the bill, however, is an exemption on military pensions that had been proposed by Scott. Firearms Although the House approved several firearm related issues contained in H.675, two weeks ago, the House Judiciary Committee plans to pass out S.55, a measure sent over from the Senate, by this Wednesday or Thursday. Various amendments are currently under consideration in the committee. In the wake of the horrific shooting in Florida and the threat that was fortunately averted in Fair Haven, the Governor and many lawmakers have called for new gun legislation in Vermont. The House amended, H.675, with two firearm measures, before the town meeting recess. The first was a slightly different version of the Senate bill, S.221, which would allow seizure of weapons (with a Judge’s approval) from individuals considered a risk to themselves or others. The second issue amended was giving law enforcement the ability to seize firearms when called to a domestic abuse incident. I voted for both measures. The bill passed the House on a 104-29 vote. Other issues relating to gun legislation are likely to be considered in S.55 and/or other bills in the coming week. Included in the mix will likely be raising the age to 21, expanding background checks to private sales, 10 day waiting periods and more. I will wait until the House Judiciary Committee shares their recommendations and listen to the pros and cons before I support or oppose various provisions. If I believe something will help the school safety issue without unduly infringing constitutional rights, I may be supportive. On the other hand, I will be very hesitant to support measures that are just offered for political purposes, without really addressing the issues relating to school safety. Additionally, the Governor called for putting $5 million for school safety measures (including evaluations of each school), which I support. There will also likely be further conversations about how to best address some of the other issues related to keeping our students safe.
Castleton closes Polling Institute, eliminates two dean positions
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By Kelsey Neubauer, VTDigger
The state’s only polling institute is among the casualties as Castleton University seeks to address a $1.5 million budget gap. Two dean positions have also been eliminated. Castleton spokesperson Jeff Weld said Tuesday, March 13, that the university had cut the positions of Dean of Administration Scott Dykman and Dean of Entrepreneurial Programs Lyle Jepson. The Castleton Polling Institute, the only of its kind in Vermont, was also being indefinitely suspended, he said. “This is the hardest part of our job but while this is a very difficult time and difficult process,” Weld said,
out by student operators. “In a relatively short period of time, Castleton Polling Institute became the place for reliable, nonpartisan public opinion polls in Vermont,” he said Davis said the loss of the institute meant polls will probably be done by an out-of-state company. He said he is worried that future candidates will attempt to spin polls in a way they could not with in-state, live-operator polling. “Bottom line,” he said, “it will have a significant impact on what is known about what the Vermont electorate thinks.” Jepson, one of the deans whose position
THE POLLING INSTITUTE WAS COSTING THE UNIVERSITY $120,000 A YEAR TO RUN. “but we’re looking towards a bright future.” Weld said the polling institute directors — Rich Clark and Amanda Richardson — will continue working at the university in teaching roles. Decisions about where to cut staffing and programs were made to minimize the impact on students, Weld said. Since the polling institute was more of a “public good” than an essential part of student curriculum, it was put on the chopping block. Still, Weld said he is hopeful that the institute would be restarted once the university is on firmer financial footing. “It brings a lot to the campus,” he said. In an interview with VPR, Castleton President Karen Scolforo said the Polling Institute was costing the university $120,000 a year to run. The institute partnered with media organizations including VTDigger, VPR and WCAX-TV on election year surveys, but also did public opinion surveys on other issues of the day. Clark, a political science professor, could not immediately be reached for comment. But he told Seven Days he was disappointed by the program’s closure. “What I think we were able to provide on certain policy issues was a data point that had some credibility and some transparency,” he said. Eric Davis, a professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College, said Vermont relied heavily on the quality polling from Castleton, carried
was terminated, will keep his position as executive director of the Rutland Economic Development Corp., according a March 1 statement. “Our work at REDC will continue in earnest as we work to grow our population, increase the pool of skilled workforce, support our region’s business and industry, and create relationships that will strengthen each of the communities that we serve in Rutland County,” Jepsen stated in the release. Weld said plans were also in place to revitalize Castleton, noting their partnership with the Community College of Vermont. Castleton students will soon be able to take classes on CCV’s Winooski and Rutland campuses. “This partnership will help eliminate barriers across the state,” Weld said, adding these programs will allow many who cannot commute to Castleton, or students who require flexible hours due to family or work obligations, to obtain their degree and bolster Vermont’s workforce. Vermont State Colleges System board of trustees Chair J. Churchill Hindes wrote that Castleton will continue to be a resource for Rutland and all of Vermont. “In these circumstances, the future will favor universities and colleges with clear-headed leaders willing to act boldly and strategically,” he said. “Institutions that continue to pin their hopes on maintaining or regaining the status quo will be more likely to flounder.”
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With gun control, it’s power politics, more than reason, that wins By Angelo Lynn
The lessons to be learned from the 3,000 studentled marches around the country Wednesday, March 14, protesting gun violence are many, but can be boiled down to a single challenge: Will today’s angst and motivation for change among students and guncontrol advocates outlast the forces that champion gun rights to the extreme degree this country allows? Don’t be too sure change is coming. If you are, you’re likely to be disappointed. Rather, approach the issue with eyes wide open and understand one thing: the issue will not be won by those espousing the most reasonable argument, but rather by those who best employ power politics. Put aside, then, yesterday’s glory when the news around the country championed the momentum gained by gun-control advocates. That news will be dimmer tomorrow, and dimmer still the day after.
THE GUN-RIGHTS LOBBY DOESN’T SPEND MUCH EFFORT ARGUING THE ISSUE; THEY JUST THREATEN LEGISLATORS’ CAREERS — THAT’S POWER POLITICS AT ITS MEANEST CORE. The NRA and its allies know this. They’ve been there before: Sandy Hook Elementary, 2012, where the death toll was 27 with two wounded; Columbine High School massacre in Colorado in 1999, when 15 students were killed and 24 wounded; the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007 when 32 were killed and 17 wounded; the Umpqua Community College shooting in 2015 in Roseburg, Oregon, where eight students and a teacher were killed and nine wounded, just to name a few. To the NRA and ardent gun proliferation activists, the killings in Parkland, Florida, where 17 students and teachers were killed and 14 wounded at the Stoneman Douglas High School, is just another incident that forces them to push aside their moral values, press the flesh with legislators, and wrongly advocate that unrestricted access to guns in our society is the price we must pay for adhering to the Second Amendment. That happened right here, this week. While students in Vermont were planning their student marches last Wednesday, hundreds of gun-rights activists dressed in camouflage and sporting orange vest or hats were lobbying legislators this Tuesday in the Capitol’s cafeteria in Montpelier. They were not staging public rallies to convince the community at large that their position is for the common good. Not at all. Rather, they were face-to-face with legislators warning them that if they did place restrictions on gun-rights, they would be hell to pay; they would rally their fellow gun-rights supporters and vote the traitors out of office. Think about that: While thousands of students were struggling to find the words to express their real fears and worries about their safety — words that tugged at our hearts as parents and grandparents, friends and neighbors — gun owners in Vermont and across the nation were turning a blind eye to those students and telling legislators that their need to unrestricted access to military-style assault weapons was more important than students’ safety; that universal background checks were too great an inconvenience to them, regardless if it might prevent a mass shooting; that gun accessories that make standard rifles into rapid-fire weapons are a gunowner’s right to buy without restriction, regardless of the risk posed to students at school, or any other mass gathering. As unreasonable as those positions are, to beat the gun-control advocates will have to muster a grassroots, political activism that wields even greater Gun lobby, page 7A
An examination of Vermont’s energy policies By Annette Smith
Editor’s note: Annette Smith is the executive direcunderstand them. tor of Vermonters for a Clean Environment Inc. She is a To help citizens and policymakers make more member of the Rutland Regional Planning Commisinformed decisions, Vermonters for a Clean Environsion, where she currently ment has just released a rechairs the ad hoc energy port, Understanding Vermont’s SOME DESCRIBE THE SALE OF committee. Energy Policies. The report RECS AS A “SHELL GAME.” Most Vermonters accept gives an overview of Vermont’s the reality of climate change renewable energy policies, and support shifting our energy needs towards reand provides context about our place in the regional newables. But in my conversations with Vermonters I electric grid. have found that almost no one fully understands the The major elements of Vermont’s energy policies mechanisms that have been put in place to achieve include: the state’s renewable energy goals. In fact, our energy • A renewable energy standard (RES) policies are so complicated and convoluted that even • A standard-offer program Vermont legislators – many of whom consistently vote • A net-metering program in favor of bills purporting to bring the state closer to • An energy planning process (Act 174) a goal of 90 percent renewables by 2050 – don’t really • Arbitrage with renewable energy credits (RECs) Energy policy, page 7A
LETTERS
Seeking out plant-based foods Dear Editor, With three crippling Nor’easters battering our East Coast in quick succession, we all look forward to March 20, first day of spring, balmy weather, and flowers in bloom. It’s also a superb occasion to replace animal foods on our menu with healthy, delicious, ecofriendly vegetables, legumes, grains, and fruits. The shift toward healthy eating is everywhere. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Quiznos, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s all offer plant-based options. Major publications and popular websites tout vegan recipes. Google CEO Eric Schmidt views replacement of meat by plant protein as the world’s no. 1 technical trend. The
financial investment community is betting on innovative start-ups, like Beyond Meat, or Impossible Foods. Even Tyson Foods new CEO sees plant protein as meat industry’s future. Global Meat News reports that nearly half of consumers are reducing meat intake. Indeed, per capita, red meat consumption has dropped by a whopping 25 percent in the past 40 years. Every one of us can celebrate spring by checking out the rich collection of plant-based dinners and desserts in our supermarket’s frozen food, dairy, and produce sections. An internet search on vegan foods brings rich rewards. Sincerely, Mario Vincelette, Rutland
Hip hip hurray!
Dear Editor, To all the voters in the town of Killington, I’d like to take this time to say “thank you” for all coming out on Town Meeting Day. I’m pleased to announce
with this last outcome of me being elected as Selectman, I won’t have to run for the next two years! Thank you very much, Jim Haff, Killington
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CAPITOL QUOTES
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
CAPITOL QUOTES “In the wealthiest nation on earth, modern day slavery, abuse, and poverty among our most vulnerable youths are still all too common. No child in America should have to call the street home.” Said Senator Patrick Leahy, Monday, March 19, reintroducing a bipartisan bill to curb youth homelessness and support young victims of trafficking. The Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act (RHYTPA) makes a priority of tackling these problems in both rural and urban states and communities. The problem of youth homelessness exists at similar rates in both rural and urban communities, with a 2017 study finding that 4.2 million adolescents and young adults experienced homelessness in the previous year. Research also shows that homeless youth are more likely to fall victim to sex trafficking.
“I will be working along with our administrators and school counselors to continue to provide support to our students, faculty and staff that are affected by his actions by making several counselors available.” Said White River Valley Supervisory Union Superintendent Bruce Labs in a statement issued on Monday, March 19, after former South Royalton School Principal Dean Stearns was charges with six felony counts of promoting sexual recordings and 30 misdemeanor counts of voyeurism. He allegedly recorded five girls under the age of 18 during stays at his Sharon home. Stearns pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment on Monday in Windsor Superior Court, and Judge Timothy Tomasi released him on a $25,000 bond. Stearns had been principal since 2014.
“This could make more difference in preventing violence than any gun bill we could pass in this chamber… [this] is the kind of thing that leads to a safer society.” Said Sen. John Rodgers, D-Essex/Orleans, after the state Senate approved a bill aimed at addressing the long-term health and social effects of severe childhood trauma. The legislation, S.261, which now goes to the House, is designed to bolster the state’s support for children and families who have experienced “toxic stress.” Exposure to severe stress has been shown to alter brain chemistry and affect behavior. A Vermont-based 1998 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Kaiser Permanente found that adverse childhood experiences increased the risk of problems later in life, including addiction, disease, depression, intimate partner violence and poor work or academic performance. Sen. David Soucy, R-Rutland, who served on the legislative working group, called S.261 “one of the most important bills that we will look at this session.”
Energy policies:
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Vermont’s tactics are not what you may think
continued from page 7A This commentary will briefly highproduct while buying the same prodlight just one of these policies, the sale uct at a lower price. Premium Vermont and purchase of renewable energy cred- RECs from large-scale wind, solar and its. I urge readers to download the full biomass projects are sold to utilities in report, which looks comprehensively at Massachusetts and Connecticut, while all of Vermont’s energy policies. meeting Vermont’s requirements by Vermonters can be forgiven for bepaying a discounted alternative complilieving that the state is moving steadily ance payments fee. towards the 90 percent renewables Some describe the sale of RECs as a goal: there are massive wind projects on “shell game,” while its defenders say our ridgelines and huge solar arrays on it is a way to lower prices for Vermont hundreds of acres of former farmland. power consumers. But the REC market But the truth is that Vermont receives has fallen from about $0.05 /kWh at the 0 percent of its energy from solar and 0 end of 2012 to between $0.01 and $0.02 percent from wind after adjusting for cents/kWh today. This means that utiliREC sales. Even worse, Vermont emisties that relied on REC sales to keep rates sions from electric power have actually down are in trouble – leading Washingdoubled in the last decade. To underton Electric Cooperative, for example, to stand how that’s possible, we need to seek a 6 percent rate increase. understand how renewable energy Rates at Green Mountain Power are credits operate. likely to climb as well. Every solar, GMP entered into THIS ALLOWS wind, biomass and a 25-year contract UTILITIES TO ENGAGE hydro generator to purchase power in Vermont crefrom Avangrid/IberIN ARBITRAGE – ates two contracts, drola’s Deerfield Wind SIMULTANEOUSLY one for the energy project at $0.088/ generated and one kWh. However it has SELLING A PRODUCT for the renewable been reported that WHILE BUYING THE energy attributes – “the developer has an the RECs associated agreement with Green SAME PRODUCT AT A with that energy. Mountain Power to LOWER PRICE. Those RECs can purchase 30 megabe sold to utilities watts of power for 4.8 in other parts of New England, which cents per kilowatt from the project once are mandated by state rules to reduce it is constructed.” their emissions: buying the renewable The difference of $0.04 is the REC attributes of a project in Vermont may value assumed by GMP for the life of be considerably cheaper than switching the contract. GMP made no effort to from “dirty” fuels at home. protect ratepayers in the event that REC On the other side of the transacprices declined, which they have. GMP tion, selling the RECs from a renewable recently testified to the Vermont House source leaves what is referred to as “null Energy and Technology Committee power.” “Null power is not renewable that the company will be seeking a rate but is the unspecified and undifferentiincrease, partly due to the decline in the ated power that has the attributes of the value of RECs. overall system mix.” On a typical day this The RECs are symptomatic of energy January that mix was 50 percent natupolicies so complicated that few people ral gas, 27 percent nuclear, 15 percent understand them, including many of hydro, 7 percent renewables, and 1 the politicians who voted for them. The percent coal. entire system lacks transparency in The sale of RECs is further compliterms of costs, profits and benefits; and cated by a quirk in Vermont policy that because it is dependent on the same grants equal market status to RECs from resource extraction model and levels of Hydro-Quebec. Because Vermont is the consumption as the fossil fuel-based only New England state to define Hydro- system, it solves nothing in the long Quebec power as “renewable,” there is term. very little market for Hydro-Quebec’s The best possible outcomes are RECs and they sell at a steep discount. achieved when all stakeholders – utiliVermont utilities are further allowed to ties, developers, regulators, property meet state renewable requirements by owners, investors and communities – making what are known as “alternative are well-informed partners in transparcompliance payments” equivalent to ent, equitable solutions. the value of Hydro-Quebec’s RECs. I believe that our report is a sound This allows utilities to engage in basis for reasoned discussion toward arbitrage – simultaneously selling a that end.
Gun lobby:
Power politics over common sense
continued from page 6A political power. Students can help lead the way, but first they must grasp that explaining why gun control makes more sense than unrestricted gun proliferation is a moot point. Everyone knows it makes no sense to provide violent people with easy access to military-style assault weapons. We all know that allowing emotionally unstable people to buy guns without background checks is foolish in the extreme. We all know that providing easy access to high capacity ammunition magazines enables murderers to kill high numbers of people all too quickly. That’s common sense and it’s why the gun-rights lobby doesn’t spend much effort arguing the issue; they just threaten legislators’ careers — that’s
power politics at its meanest core. The good news is that not only is reason on the side of gun-control advocates, so are the numbers. A significant majority of Americans, including many gun-owning moderates, favor the modest types of gun-control measures that still provide ample access to gun ownership. The challenge students and gun-control advocates face is learning how to mobilize at a grass-roots level so they can wrest the power away from what has long been a narrow-minded and brutally selfserving minority. Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison Independent, a sister publication of the Mountain Times.
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Calendar
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
Guys and Dolls
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT
7 p.m. Castleton University Theater Arts and Music Department presents “Guys and Dolls” in the Casella Theater. Tickets $15 at 802-468-1119. Alumni Drive, Castleton.
VERMONT BREWERS FESTIVAL AT KILLINGTON RESORT
7:15 p.m. Song circle and jam session at Godnick Adult Center, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Donations welcome. Info, 802-775-1182.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
THURSDAY MARCH 22 Bikram Yoga **
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
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Vt. Women’s Conference
2018 Vt Women in Higher Education conference March 22-23 at Killington Grand Hotel, East Mountain Road, Killington. “Women on Fire: Carrying the Torch” is theme. Register at vwhe.org.
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.
WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **
MARCH 21
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.
Story Time
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.
Kripalu Yoga
10 a.m. Kripalu yoga with Louise Harrison at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444.
CCV Job Hunt Helper
10 a.m. CCV Job Hunt Helper Joe Alford will be available at Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to help job seekers find employment: writing resume and cover letter, apply for jobs online, assess skills and interests, use internet to explore career options, and learn about education and training programs. 10 Court St., Rutland. 802-773-1860.
Ski Bum Race Series
10 a.m. Ski Bum Race Series at Killington Resort, on Highline Trail at K1. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registered competitors only, after party follows. killington.com.
Spring Career Fair
11:30 a.m. Green Mountain College holds Spring 2018 Graduate School and Career Fair in Withey Hall Lobby, One Brennan Circle, Poultney. Network with qualified students to fill positions and/or interns. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating
2 p.m. Learn to make designed eggs: Ukrainian Egg Decorating at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, Woodstock. Ages 12+.
CSJ Founders’ Day
2 p.m. College of St. Joseph celebrates Founders’ Day with program and awards in Tuttle Hall. Community invited. Free, open to public. 71 Clement Road, Rutland.
Rutland Wellness
5 p.m. Education and support for people who are struggling emotionally. Focus on tools and methods for improving our lives mentally and physically. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. 802-353-4365.
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.
“The Stallion Howl”
7 p.m. Rutland High School’s Encore Theatre presents “The Stallion Howl” by Dale Wasserman in the theater, 22 Stratton Road, Rutland. Tickets $5.
FRIDAY
MARCH 23
Song Circle
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.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
Intro to Genealogy
1 p.m. Castleton Community Center present Great Course: Discovering Your Roots, An Introduction to Genealogy with John Phillip Colletta. Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 2108 Main St., Castleton.
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.
Paint & Sip
5 p.m. Paint & Sip with Rae Newell at Killington Art Garage, 5-7 p.m. Paint tulips. All levels, no experience needed. $37 includes materials, instruction. BYOB, light nosh served. Registration required at artgaragevt.com to 802-4228844. 2841 Killington Rd., Killington.
Bikram Yoga **
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 11 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-7737187.
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.
Triple Threat Rec Camp
9 a.m. Triple Threat one-day rec camp at Mount St. Joseph Academy, 127 Convent Ave., Rutland. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to K-8 graders. Sign up at triplethreatvt.com.
Feel Good Friday
9 a.m. Feel Good Friday - Pre-purchase tickets for this day at picomountain.com and Pico will donate $10 from every ticket to High Fives Foundation and Vt Adaptive. After party at Last Run Lounge, with prize raffle, 4-6 p.m. Details at picomountain.com.
Woodard Marine Boat Show
9 a.m. Woodard Marine open house and boat show, March 23-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. New and used boats, Q&A with techs, presentations, seminars, knot tying class, free swag. 615 Creek Rd, Castleton.
Growing Up Dyslexic
10 a.m. Chandler Music Hall presents “In Search of Air: Growing Up Dyslexic,” dance and theater performance with Lida Winfield. Funny, sad, ironic combined. Reserved seating $7. 802-728-6464, outreach@chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.
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.
Kripalu Yoga
11 a.m. Kripalu yoga, gentle flow at Just Dance, Center St., Rutland. First class free. louiseharrison.com, 802-747-8444.
Blood Drive
12 p.m. Rutland Jewish Center sponsors Red Cross blood drive at Elks Lodge 345, 44 Pleasant St., Rutland. 12-6 p.m.
Osher Series
1:30 p.m. Osher Lifelong Learning series at Godnick Adult Center, Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m. March focus on culture, famous museums. $5 per lecture; $40 membership. learn.uvm.edu/osher or 802-422-2921.
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.
Opening Reception
6 p.m. Castleton Bank Gallery features works of local artists Hannah Sessions and Joe Lupiani through April 21. Opening reception tonight at 6 p.m. Exhibit “From Farm and Field.” Corner of Center St., Rutland.
Level 2 Yoga
Sip & Paint on Slate
Bridge Club
Guys and Dolls
International Folk Dancing
Celtic Nights - Oceans of Hope
5:30 p.m. Level 2 Flow Yoga at Killington Yoga Karen Dalury, E-RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500. 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. 6:30 p.m. International folk dancing with Judy at Rutland Jewish Center. Free, all welcome. BYOB. Simple Israeli and European dances. Experience/partner not needed. 96 Grove St., Rutland.
7 p.m. Slate Valley Museum holds Sip & Paint on Slate event, 7-9 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $35 tickets, RSVP to 518-642-1417. 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y. 7 p.m. Castleton University Theater Arts and Music Department presents “Guys and Dolls” in the Casella Theater. Tickets $15 at 802-468-1119. Alumni Drive, Castleton. 8 p.m. “The Epic Journeys of our Ancestors” - Celtic Nights, songs, dance, music for an epic journey. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $30$35. paramountvt.org.
Adult Soccer
7 p.m. Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. Nonmarking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.
SATURDAY
Guys and Dolls
7 p.m. Castleton University Theater Arts and Music Department presents “Guys and Dolls” in the Casella Theater. Tickets $15 at 802-468-1119. Alumni Drive, Castleton.
Pink Talking Fish
8 p.m. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Phish tribute band plays at Pickle Barrel Nightclub. 21+ show. Doors open 8 p.m. picklebarrelnightclub.com.1741 Killington Rd, Killington.
MARCH 24
Vermont Maple Open House Weekend
Sugar houses across the state will be open to the public for demos, tastings, sugar-on-snow, tours, horse-drawn sleigh rides, pancake breakfasts, maple products like creemees and donuts, and more. March 24-25. Find open houses at vermontmaple.org.
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.
Bird Monitoring Walk
8 a.m. Audubon Society monthly bird monitoring walk at West Rutland marsh. Meet at W. Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 8 a.m. It’s a 3.7 mile loop around marsh, or just go halfway. New birders, children, and non-members welcome. Dress for the weather! Binocs available if needed. Info, birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
CALENDAR
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Easter Egg Hunt
8 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt and pancake breakfast, plus children’s activities, all free at Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, 67 Gecha Lane, Pittsford. Donations for Pittsford food shelf gratefully accepted. All ages welcome. 8-10 a.m.
Breakfast with Bunny
8 a.m. Poultney United Methodist Church will host breakfast with the Easter bunny, 8-11 a.m. for just $1.25. with photo, $1.50. Or, bring your own camera. 108 Main St., Poultney.
Poultney Maplefest
Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m. Bailey Memorial Library holds Easter Egg Hunt for kids through age 12. 111 Moulton Ave., North Clarendon. 10 a.m. College of St. Joseph holds Easter-themed events Reading of Easter story in Tuttle Hall at 10:15 a.m. Egg hunt follows, in two groups: age 0-6 and 7-12. Snacks and crafts follow the egg hunt. Moves inside if weather is bad. 2 p.m., screening of Handel’s Messiah in Tuttle Theatre. Please bring non-perishable food item for local food shelf. All faiths welcome. 71 Clement Road, Rutland.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating
10:30 a.m. Learn to make designed eggs: Ukrainian Egg Decorating at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, Woodstock. Ages 12+.
Spring Craft Fair
Basket Raffle
Passport Application Assistance
9 a.m. Bridgewater Post Office has extended hours for passport application assistance, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Photos can be taken, too. 102 Mill Rd, Bridgewater.
Woodard Marine Boat Show
9 a.m. Woodard Marine open house and boat show, March 23-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. New and used boats, Q&A with techs, presentations, seminars, knot tying class, free swag. 615 Creek Rd, Castleton.
Musical Shabbat
9:30 a.m. Morning prayers, lively Torah service, discussion, and group aliyot at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland.
Maple Madness
10 a.m. Woodstock holds Maple Madness all day! 10 a.m., Maple Madness Hoof Around the Green parade. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. VINS Sugar on Snow and Maple Butter popcorn. Maple taste-a-round at Suicide Six with music by Rose Hip Jam, 6-8 p.m.
Open Gym
10 a.m. Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All ages welcome. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends. $10/ hour members; $14/ hour non-members. 802773-1404.
11 a.m. Green Mountain Fibers holds class, Fixing Mistakes. Learn basics of how to fix dropped stitches, tinking back, changing knits to purls, and more. Or, bring your mistake. $10. Pre-registration required at 802-775-7800. 259 Woodstock Ave., Rutland.
11 a.m. Alix Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund Basket Raffle at Castleton American Legion Post #50, Route 4A, Bomoseen. $5 admission, $2 sheet tickets. Doors open 11 a.m.; drawing begins 1 p.m. Food & drink concessions. 200+ baskets/gift cards and door prizes. Benefits Castleton Upward Bound students.
Fixing Knitting Mistakes
8 a.m. Poultney holds Maplefest! All day, throughout town. Maps at Chamber, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft fair at Poultney H.S. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Official tree tapping 10 a.m. at GMC. 11 a.m. sap bucket challenge and silent auction at Poultney Legion. Maple Story time 11 a.m. at library. Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. at Young at Heart Senior Center, plus area sugarhouses open. Full schedule at poultneyvt.com. 9 a.m. Grace Congregational Church holds spring craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with vendors, basket raffle, Pink Pachyderm, cafe, crafts, baked goods, and food items. Supports missions. Info, 802-775-4301. 8 Court St., Rutland.
AREA EASTER EGG HUNTS SATURDAY, MARCH 24
Easter-Themed Events at CSJ
Bridge Club
12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.
Vermont Brewers Festival
12 p.m. Vermont Winter Brewers Festival at Killington Resort, outside at K1 Base Area. 31 breweries, 100+ beers. Tastings 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Get tickets at vermontbrewers.com.
March For Our Lives
12 p.m. Join local high school students in supporting common sense gun regulation to protect schools and communities. In conjunction with national march on Washington, D.C. All welcome. Main Street Park, Rutland.
80s Retro Jam
2 p.m. Break out the neon and acid-washed jeans for Okemo’s retro celebration of the 1980s and on-snow competition of rad skills. okemo.com for details. 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow.
Guys and Dolls **
2 p.m. Castleton University Theater Arts and Music Department presents “Guys and Dolls” in the Casella Theater. Tickets $15 at 802-468-1119. Alumni Drive, Castleton. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances today.
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Woodstock Vermont Film Series ** m .co n tio
3 p.m. 8th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at Billings Farm & Museum features award-winning documentary “Pop Aye” at 3 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Reservations strongly recommended at 802-457-2355, billingsfarm.org/filmfest. Tickets $9-$11. Vt. Route 12, Woodstock, 1/2 mile north of Village Green. 4 p.m. Bingo to benefit Cape Cod trip for fifth graders, Barstow Memorial School, 223 Chittenden Rd, Chittenden. 4-6 p.m. Bake sale, pizza, raffle. Info, lacey_mate@yahoo.com. 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour Yoga at Killington Yoga , 3744 River Rd, Killington. $10 drop in. killingtonyoga.com, 802422-4500.
Open Swim
5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 24-25
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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.
Mini Mud
7 p.m. Annual youth variety show celebrating young talent from across the region, ages 7-18. Chandler Music Hall, 71 Main St., Randolph. $16 adults, $6 students. 802-728-6464, chandler-arts.org.
Henry David Thoreau
7 p.m. Henry David Thoreau: Lyceum Lecturer. Jay DiPrima presents Thoreau in the actual role of Lyceum lecturer delivering his works on “Civil Disobedience.” Held in ArtisTree’s Grange Theatre and followed by Q&A with DiPrima. $5 general admission. 65 Stage Rd., So. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.
Cooie’s Jazz Ensemble
7:30 p.m. Cooie DeFrancesco, Robert Gagnon, Andy Smith, and Rob Zollman perform jazz classics at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon. $20 tickets. Pre-dinner available. BYOB venue. Info, brandon-music.net.
Champlain Philharmonic
7:30 p.m. Champlain Philharmonic annual spring concert series in Ackley Hall at Green Mountain College, One Brennan Circle Poultney. “Lion and Lamb” features array of 19th Century works from Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius, and Schubert. Tickets $15; $12 seniors; $5 students. champlainphilharmonic. org.
SUNDAY
Barstow Bingo
Happy Hour Yoga
MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND
Ha rrin gton
8 a.m. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Maple Valley Grange #318, Dugway Rd., So. Wallingford. 8-11 a.m. $5 adults, $3 kids. Kids receive entry to egg hunt following with paid breakfast. 11 a.m. egg hunt, $2 without breakfast.
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Breakfast with Bunny & Egg Hunt
• 9A
MARCH 25
Vermont Maple Open House Weekend
Sugar houses across the state will be open to the public for demos, tastings, sugar-on-snow, tours, horse-drawn sleigh rides, pancake breakfasts, maple products like creemees and donuts, and more. March 24-25. Find open houses at vermontmaple.org.
Killington Section GMC
8:30 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Merck Forest Maple Fest, Rupert. Sap boiling in the sugarhouse, pancake breakfast at Forest & Farmland Center. Meet animals, take wagon ride, take a hike. $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Rutland’s Main Street Park, near firehouse, to carpool. 802-773-2185.
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.
Woodard Marine Boat Show
9 a.m. Woodard Marine open house and boat show, March 23-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. New and used boats, Q&A with techs, presentations, seminars, knot tying class, free swag. 615 Creek Rd, Castleton.
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10A • CALLENDAR
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
TUESDAY
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.
Maple Leaf Mutts
11 a.m. Maple Leaf Mutts March Meet & Greet at Tractor Supply Co. in North Clarendon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Several adoptable dogs will be on a mission to find forever families. Volunteers to answer questions, homemade dog treats for sale, raffle, and more. 1177 Us Rte 7 South, North Clarendon.
Mixed Level Yoga
12 p.m. All Level Flow yoga at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
Milonga
3 p.m. Milonga with live music by Tango Norte at ArtisTree. 3 p.m lesson 4-7 p.m. dance. Tickets $5; lesson $10; $22/ lesson and dance; $44/ couple. BYOB. Light refreshments. artistreevt.org. 2095 Pomfret Rd., So. Pomfret.
Bikram Yoga **
MARCH 27
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. Annie’s Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - all levels, interests, mediums. Free. In memory of Ann Wallen. 802-299-1777.
Issues Play: Precession
7 p.m. Chandler’s Upper Gallery is host to Issues Plays, featuring staged readings of 2017 winners. This week continues with “I Belong Somewhere” by Margot Lasher. General admission, $10 adults advance at chandler-arts. org; $12 day of. Students $5. Series pass (3 readings) $25. 71 Main St., Randolph.
Guys and Dolls
7 p.m. Castleton University Theater Arts and Music Department presents “Guys and Dolls” in the Casella Theater. Tickets $15 at 802-468-1119. Alumni Drive, Castleton.
Mummenschanz: You and Me
MARCH 26
Bikram Yoga **
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.
CELTIC NIGHTS FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 8 P.M.
Co urt esy G FD
MONDAY
Promotions
7 p.m. Swiss-based theater troupe Mummenschanz performs visual theater with use of shadow, light, and creative manipulation of objects. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $35-$40. paramountvt.org.
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.
Woodard Marine Boat Show
9 a.m. Woodard Marine open house and boat show, March 23-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. New and used boats, Q&A with techs, presentations, seminars, knot tying class, free swag. 615 Creek Rd, Castleton.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.
Open Swim
11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Monday Meals
12 p.m. Every Monday meals at Chittenden Town Hall at 12 noon. Open to public, RSVP call by Friday prior, 483-6244. Gene Sargent. Bring your own place settings. Seniors $3.50 for 60+. Under 60, $5. No holidays. 337 Holden Rd., Chittenden.
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.
Yin Yoga
5 p.m. Yin Yoga, all levels at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.
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.
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
Tobacco Cessation Group
11 a.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Tuesday, 11-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. 802-747-3768.
CCV Job Hunt Helper
11:45 a.m. CCV Job Hunt Helper Joe Alford will be available at Rutland Free Library, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. to help job seekers find employment: writing resume and cover letter, apply for jobs online, assess skills and interests, use internet to explore career options, and learn about education and training programs. 10 Court St., Rutland. 802-773-1860.
Active Seniors Lunch
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Tuesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
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.
“Green Fire” Screening
6 p.m. Free screening of “Green Fire” documentary about Aldo Leopold and his call for land ethic, at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, Woodstock. Free, open to public.
Wildflower Program
7 p.m. Vermont Wildflowers: A Birdwatcher’s Appreciation program with Roy Pilcher. Photos, info. Held at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
Mini Mud to showcase talent
Courtesy Chandler Center for the Arts
Youth ranging from age 9-18 will take to the stage.
Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Head to Chandler Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. when more than 30 youngsters from eight Central Vermont communities will share their talents in 16 acts for the annual Mini Mud celebration. The show is now in its second decade, and hosts performers rang-
ing in age from 9 to 18. Teens Lukina Andreyev of Brookfield and Elissa Doering of Randolph Center will tie the show together as an emcee duo, with help from Russell Clar of Montpelier. Reserved seating is $16 for adults, and $6 for children. Get tickets by calling 802-728-6464 or online at chandler-arts. org.
MUSIC SCENE • 11A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 21 CASTLETON 7 p.m. Casella Theater Guys and Dolls
KILLINGTON 2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Daniel Brown
6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic
POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night
RUTLAND
[MUSIC Scene] KILLINGTON 1 p.m. Bear Mountain Lodge Duane Carleton
4 p.m. The Foundry Just Jamie
6 p.m. Outback Pizza Olivia Peren
6 p.m. Wobbly Barn
Happy Hour w/ Jenny Porter
7 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Public House John Lyons
7 p.m. The Foundry
K-town’s Finest R&B Night w/ Jordan Snow, Jeff Poremski & Chad Johnson
7 p.m. Draught Room
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub
9:30 p.m. The Venue
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
Wayne Canney
Full Band Open Mic Jenny Porter
THURSDAY
MARCH 22 CASTLETON 7 p.m. Casella Theater Guys and Dolls
KILLINGTON 2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Chris Pallutto
2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lodge Daniel Brown
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub Duane Carleton
7 p.m. The Foundry Joey Leone Duo
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub Pink Talking Fish
MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn
Extra Stout
Good Noise
7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Jam w/ Ralph & Tom
RUTLAND
8 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
4 p.m. Killington Beer Company
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
4 p.m. Pickle Barrel
RUTLAND
Happy Hour w/ Aaron Audet
Josh Jakab
Jamie’s Junk Show
4 p.m. K1 Base Area
Vt. Brewers Festival w/ Duane Carleton
4 p.m. The Foundry Jordan Snow
5 p.m. Outback Pizza
DJ Dave’s Apres Ski Dance Party
6 p.m. Prestons
7 p.m. O’Dwyer’s Public House The County Down
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Extra Stout
6 p.m. Iron lantern Charlie Woods
CASTLETON 7 p.m. Casella Theater Guys and Dolls
1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
MONDAY
MARCH 26
KILLINGTON
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Duane Carleton
10 p.m. Wobbly Barn
Blues Night w/ Joey Leone
PITTSFIELD
8:30 p.m. Outback Pizza
7 p.m. Clear River Tavern
9 p.m. JAX Food & Games
LauraLea & Tripp Fabulous
Bow Thayer presents Choirs of Aether
RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Ryan Fuller
Good Noise
Aaron Audet Band The Spiders
Joey Leone Band
10 p.m. Wobbly Barn LauraLea & Tripp Fabulous
Karaoke w/ DJ Evan
7 p.m. The Foundry 9 p.m. JAX Food & Games The Idiots
LUDLOW 9 p.m. The Killarney
Open Mic w/ King Arthur Jr.
PITTSFIELD
8 p.m. Paramount Theatre
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern
Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope
10:30 p.m. Pickle Barrel Crow’s Nest
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
LUDLOW
8 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant
DJ Dirty D
9 p.m. Seven South Tap Room at Holiday Inn Karaoke & DJ Entertainer Greg Anderson
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Freewheelin’
STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern
Jennings & McComber
Jamie’s Junk Show
2 p.m. Okemo’s Bull Run 80’s Retro Jam
MARCH 24 BOMOSEEN Steve Kyhill
Cooie’s Jazz Ensemble
CASTLETON 2 p.m./7 p.m. Casella Theater Guys and Dolls
KILLINGTON 12 p.m. K1 Base Area
Vt. Brewers Festival w/ DJ Dave
2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge Daniel Brown Duo
WOODSTOCK Open Mic Night
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
TUESDAY
DJ Mega
9 p.m. Seven South Tap Room at Holiday Inn Karaoke & DJ Entertainer Greg Anderson
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T
SATURDAY
Clay Canfield & Brother John
RUTLAND
MARCH 27
KILLINGTON
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Daniel Brown
8 p.m. Charity’s Tavern
Name That Tune Bingo w/ DJ Dave
SUNDAY
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music
MARCH 23 BOMOSEEN
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
8 p.m. The Foundry
All Request Night w/ DJ Dave
STOCKBRIDGE
FRIDAY
12 p.m. Wild Fern
5 p.m. Outback Pizza
2 p.m./7 p.m. Casella Theater
Rick Redington
STOCKBRIDGE
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub
BRANDON
7 p.m. Wild Fern
Mummenschanz: You and Me
Happy Hour w/ Tony Lee Thomas Band
International Night w/ DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
7 p.m. Paramount Theatre
6 p.m. Wobbly Barn
6 p.m. Iron lantern
Nikki Adams
Duane Carleton
Ryan Fuller
MARCH 25 CASTLETON
8 p.m. Muckenschnabel’s
Half Stash Open Jam
9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
Just Jamie
Jazz Trio
PITTSFIELD
4 p.m. JAX Food &Games
Guys and Dolls
KILLINGTON 11 a.m. The Foundry Brunch w/ Jordan Snow
1 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lodge Duane Carleton
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Guy Burlage
4 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Extra Stout
7 p.m. The Foundry
Jazz Night w/ Summit Pond Quartet
POULTNEY 8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam
RUTLAND 7 p.m. The Venue
Working Mans Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson
8 p.m. Center Street Alley Trivia
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Open Mic w/ Krishna Guthrie
12A • PUZZLES
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
just for fun the MOVIE diary
SUDOKU
By Dom Cioffi
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
This week’s solution is on page 33A
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Builder’s trough 4. Pouch 7. Adam’s partner 8. Zelda soldiers 10. Network of nerves 12. Heinrich __, poet 13. Algerian port 14. Reciprocal of one ohm 16. Title of respect 17. Form of expression 19. Hoover’s office 20. Samoan monetary unit 21. Cooperation 25. Fiddler crabs 26. Portion of a play 27. Tropical American shrub 29. Frosts 30. Short-winged diving seabird 31. Chemical compound used as a hardener (abbr.) 32. Diversion 39. __ Turner, rock singer 41. __-bo: exercise system 42. Large, edible game fish 43. Doctor of Education 44. Where the Knicks play 45. Basics 46. Tall tropical American trees 48. Men wear them 49. Widespread destruction 50. Midway between north and northeast 51. Vast body of water 52. Hair product
CLUES DOWN 1. Very brave 2. Go too far 3. Individual feature 4. Drug trials term (abbr.) 5. Has emerged 6. Helped the Spanish conquer Mexico 8. Northern Vietnam ethnic group 9. Dried-up 11. Reactive structures (abbr.) 14. Licensed for Wall Street 15. Japanese conglomerate 18. Home to the Celtics 19. Title given to Italian monk 20. Drunkards 22. Cylindrical containers 23. South American plants 24. Frozen water 27. Town in Galilee 28. Not in 29. Journalist and suffragist Wells 31. Consumed 32. Edible Mediterranean plant 33. Poke fun of 34. “First in Flight” state 35. Fortifying ditch 36. Receding 37. Christian liturgical creed 38. Used to decorate Xmas trees 39. High-__: complex 40. Thoughts 44. __ and cheese 47. Constrictor snake Solutions on page, 33A
The eyes have it
Many years ago when I was sitting at the optometrist’s office lamenting about my worsening vision, I made the incorrect statement that my eyes were unhealthy. The doctor quickly admonished me, claiming that my eyes were perfectly healthy. He then explained that nearsightedness and farsightedness were the result of misshapen eyeballs and not any structural degradation. That bit of trivia has happily stuck with me ever since. In ensuing years my vision has remained stable, albeit, relatively “misshapen.” Because of this, I have relied on contacts and glasses to get me through the day. Without them, I’m incapable of seeing anything clearly outside of five feet. I never needed glasses for reading or performing fine motor skills like threading a needle; the up-close world has always been easy for me to see. However, a few years ago I began having difficulties reading text messages on my phone. I mentioned this to my optometrist and he explained that this was a common occurrence for someone my age. His prescription: reading glasses. I struggled for several more months, not wanting to admit that I needed something that “old people” relied on. Eventually, however, I wandered into a drug store and begrudgingly bought a pair of cheap readers. And as much as I hate to admit it, they worked beautifully. Those readers have stuck with me for years, but over THOROUGHBREDS the last few weeks I’ve been noticing that they aren’t as effective anymore. Again, I had to admit that Mother Nature was working against me, so I headed back to the He seemed disgrundrug store to find a stronger pair. tled that no scalpels were available and began to While I was standing at the display reviewing the pepper the pharmacist with other questions about available options and trying to determine the right equally sharp products. strength, I overheard an interThis was about the time I had esting conversation between decided on my new eyewear so I DON’T GET THE IDEA another customer and the grabbed the pair of glasses I had pharmacist on duty. selected and headed toward the THAT THIS IS A TEENAGE Without initially seeing the cash register. While I was checkDRAMA – IT’S NOT. other customer, I heard him ing out, I saw the homelessask the pharmacist if he had looking fellow exit the store. A any “medical-grade scalpels” available for purchase. moment or two later, I followed suit. The pharmacist replied with a slight tone of bewilI hadn’t noticed where the homeless-looking guy derment that this wasn’t something they carried. went as I headed to my car, but just before I opened I thought the question odd so I casually turned my truck door, I heard a loud, bellowing scream. I to see who inquired. The customer in question was quickly swung around to witness the young degena 30-something young man with long greasy hair, erate attempting to sit in his battered old car. He was several low-grade tattoos, and ragged clothing. I hate in obvious pain as he tried to comfortably maneuver to say it, but he looked like someone who might be his backside into the car seat. living under a bridge. I put two and two together and postulated that The fact that he looked like that and wanted a the poor guy had a boil or some other painful cyst medical-grade scalpel just seemed odd, if not a bit on his derriere and was probably looking for somealarming. thing sharp to rectify the situation. No longer was he a murderer in waiting, he was just someone looking for relief from a painful ailment. This week’s film, “Thoroughbreds,” also features a young person in pain. However, in this case it’s mental anguish that is rendering her helpless. “Thoroughbreds” follows the story of two young women who live among great wealth and opportunity. One of them exists in a perpetual state of angst against her stepfather whom she views as evil and unrelenting. With her emotionless friend in tow, the two decide to rectify the situation on their own terms. I have to admit, this was a very disturbing movie, but its delivery was incredibly effective. Don’t get the idea that this is a teenage drama – it’s not. It’s a very heady film dealing with some interesting psychological deviousness. Check this one out if you want to see a finely crafted film that will have you constantly switching opinions on the characters as the story moves forward. Also, take note of the awkward music that wonderfully complements this strange, twisted story. A gawkish “B+” for “Thoroughbreds.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
ROCKIN’ THE REGION • 13A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
n o i g e R e h T ’ n R ock i sh i F g n i k l a T k n i P h wit
Pink Floyd, check. Talking Heads, check. Phish, check. If you like any of the music of those three great bands then make sure you go to the Pickle Barrel Nightclub this Thursday, March 22 to see one great band — Pink Talking Fish
rockin’ the region by dj dave hoffenberg
(PTF) — cover them all. Whether you like some of it or all of it, it’s a show not to be missed. I had the pleasure of speaking with keyboardist Richard James and we spoke of the band’s history, our love of Jerry Jam and crazy storms. He is joined on stage by Eric Gould on bass, Zack Burwick on drums and Dave Brunyak on guitar; plus tour manager, Nesto; and light guy, Finn. James said of the crew, “It’s not like they’re just random dudes. They were in the music scene with us in Boston.” PTF has been together for four years and hails from Massachusetts. Gould, the bass player, moved there and found the rest of the guys and started the band. At the time, James was playing a oneoff Pink Floyd tribute show when Gould approached him. James said, “It made sense. The psychedelia of Pink Floyd and the upbeat dancing of the Talking Heads stuff with the phonetic, out-there, wild Phish big jams. It caters to a wide range audience. It’s strong, man. Every show you get people ages 18-70. It’s very cool and a lot of fun. It’s great to see people of all ages out there enjoying themselves.” The guys kind of all knew each other. James knew Burwick and Brunyak from the Boston music scene. They were out of Worcester and had a Phish tribute band, The Freaks. James had an original band at the time, “Richard James and the Name Changers.” James said, “We were basically playing the same circuit, even sharing bills from time-to-time. It all kind of came together.” PTF started out in Boston and then branched out regionally. They would play some Phish after-parties, and then branch out a little bit further. They added some trips to Colorado every four to six months, and then more frequently would go to New York and Washington, D.C. James said, “That would continuously make this circle spin larger and larger. Now we’re going all over the country. It’s fantastic.” PTF is currently on a two-month tour from New York to Wisconsin,
and back to New York, and then down to Florida, and out west to California and Oregon — and everywhere in between. James said, “It’s been a pretty fantastic run so far.” His favorite show so far was Detroit on March 11, and he said, “It was a ton of fun. We had a very captive audience. Everyone was really into it, which was fantastic.” The band got a day off in Michigan and got to hang out at their tour manager’s house. For St. Patrick’s Day they were in Chicago, where they love playing. They’re touring around in a brand new Chevy van, towing a big trailer that carries all the lighting and musical gear. The summer tour will take them to Jerry Jam, which is my (and James’) favorite festival. James elaborated, “Everyone there is just so pleasant. People are so nice and the ground is really catered to
laugh and is usually pretty successful with his dumb, funny stuff. James said he usually warms up with Elton John tunes and that John was a big reason that he learned to play the piano. James is very excited to be seeing Elton John on his final farewell tour when he comes to Boston. I told James that I’m a big Floyd and Talking Heads fan, but I’ve only seen Phish twice. He said, “That’s the beauty of this. Not all people like all three bands. A lot come in liking one or two and leave saying, ‘Oh wow, I’ve got to check out Phish.’” Talking with James was fun because he has a good sense of humor. He was talking to me while driving with the others. When I asked him who does the set lists, he said, “Generally how we do it is Eric will come up with a set and he’ll send it out to us and we’ll tell him that it sucks, rip it apart and write a whole new one.” James laughed hysterically after that. He followed up with a serious reply, “He pays attention to what we play. He knows what we played the last time we were in Chicago and makes sure we don’t play any of the same songs. On top of that we don’t play any of those tunes that we played surrounding those nights. He’ll come up with a set list that the people haven’t seen and send it out to us. We’ll make small changes, but that’s it.” Having the catalogs of three bands gives them so much music. Most tribute bands are stuck with only one artist to cover. James said, “We have a ton of tunes we can choose from. It’s great. That’s the beauty of it, too, is it keeps it from getting old. Not only to Courtesy Dave Hoffenberg the audience, but to us. Pink Talking Fish We can filter tunes and rotate songs and keep it all good listening of music. That big, fresh.” rolling hill in the back — it’s aweJames’ favorite Floyd tune is some.” James also likes it because “Dogs.” He said, “It’s such an epic they are given a cabin on a lake, so tune. It’s a journey through music he brings all his fishing gear, jumps that has a lot of epic parts in it. in a canoe, and goes bass fishing. The song has two guitars, but we Ironically, he’s into Phish and fishonly have one guitar player, so I ing. get to pretend I’m a guitar player The first time I saw them at for a little bit and play a syntheJerry Jam was in the middle of sized lead guitar part. To be able to a monsoon rain storm. James play that one is a blast.” His favorremembered that storm: “Oh my ite Talking Heads song is “Nothing goodness. That was wild, we just But Flowers.” He says that’s his kept playing. I think we were in favorite because his drummer the middle of ‘Young Lust’ and it has to take a solo, and he hates was thundering and lightning and playing drum solos. James said. crazy.” “Watching him squirm behind the I really like it that they each kit while all eyes are on him is just warm up with a different tune. It an incredible thing.” Speaking of was very cool and unique. James squirming, his favorite Phish tune warmed up with “Bennie and the is “The Squirming Coil.” He said, Jets;” Gould with “The Gambler;” “The contrived parts are really and Brunyak with “God Bless nice with interesting chords and America.” James said that Burwick nice changes with nice guitar usually just tries to make everyone melody. It Pink Talking Fish, page 31A
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continued from page 2A town, S.C., and surrounding regions, and was responsible for the destruction of 26 Confederate locomotives, 79 railcars and their contents, bridges and a machine shop valued at $1 million. The 54th Regiment also captured dozens of horses, carriages and related military equipment over the course of several months. “This Rutland history needs to be told,” Rutland Regional President Tom Huebner said. “Until recently, I had never heard of the 54th Regiment or the AfricanAmerican Rutlanders who fought in the Civil War. As soon as I did, I wanted to ensure this history is known for generations. These men, who broke down barriers and were national heroes, were largely volunteers in an Army with leaders who didn’t want them.” In fact, the 54th Regiment was credited with debunking military beliefs that African Americans were unsuitable for service. After the regiment’s first combat, a bloody fight at Fort Wagner in Charleston, President Lincoln scolded generals who opposed the inclusion of African Americans in the Union Army. “When victory is won, there will be some black men who can remember that, with silent tongue and clenched teeth, and steady eye and well-poised bayonet, they have helped mankind on to this great consummation,” said President Lincoln. “I fear, however, that there will also be some white ones, unable to forget that with malignant heart and deceitful speech, they strove to hinder it.” CSSC Executive Director Carol Driscoll selected local artist Don Ramey to carve the 54th Regiment sculpture, a roughly 5-foot-by-10-foot relief that will feature scenes from the regiment’s service. “Don is a talented local artist and instructor who has completed projects across the United States, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Rutland,” Driscoll said. “He will bring this extraordinary story to life.” “The 54th Regiment, now known from the movie ‘Glory’ for their horrific sacrifice at Fort Wagner, was actually more loved by the other soldiers they fought with for their steadfast courage in covering numerous retreats, especially at the Battle of Olustee, where they saved hundreds of wounded soldiers from death or capture,” Ramey said. “They also stood up stubbornly to the U.S. Army and Congress, serving unpaid until they finally won the equal pay they had been promised.” The 54th Regiment sculpture is the fourth in the series, which includes “The Jungle Book” by Barre artist Sean Hunter Williams underwritten by Phoenix Books, and “Stone Legacy,” a tribute to the region’s stone industry, funded by Green Mountain Power and MKF Properties. “The Jungle Book,” honoring Rudyard Kipling’s writing of the story in southern Vermont, was installed last fall on Center Street. “Stone Legacy,” completed by a team led by Steve Shaheen, will be installed in the new Center Street Marketplace this spring. A piece commissioned by the Costello family honoring Revolutionary War hero Ann Story and her son, Solomon, designed by Amanda Sisk, will be carved by Evan Morse this summer. Others possible subjects in the sculpture series include Rutland residents and Civil War figures Edward and William Ripley, Rutland’s John Deere, Norman Rockwell, Ethan Allen, skier Andrea Mead Lawrence, and Martin Henry Freeman, a Rutland native who became the nation’s first African-American college president in 1856. The sculptures will be carved from “Danby White” marble from Vermont Quarries. The project was born after GMP Vice President Steve Costello, who founded Rutland Blooms, saw a South Dakota public art project that includes bronze sculptures of all U.S. presidents. The project inspired the idea of a series of sculptures highlighting local and regional history, carved from local marble. The goal is to commission and install at least 10 sculptures by 2022. “Rutland has some incredible history, and through this partnership, we hope to commemorate much of that history, honor people from our past, instill pride in the community, and provide visitors an engaging opportunity to connect with the community,” Costello said.
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Vermont Brewers Festival makes winter debut in Killington
Saturday, March 24, 12 p.m.— KILLINGTON—The Vermont Brewers Association is pleased to announce its newest Winter Brewers Festival. For the past 25 years, the association has been running a successful event on the waterfront in Burlington, and is now bringing a second festival to the picturesque mountain setting of Killington Resort. Head to the Beast on Saturday, March 24, to join the 3,000 expected attendees. The festival is focused on collaboration brews, most of them made exclusively for this event in Killington. Ticket holders can choose from 130 beers plus 25 collaboration beers from Vermont brewers. There will be two tasting sessions: 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. The festival is outdoors at the base area of the K-1 Lodge. In addition to sampling beers and meeting the brewers, attendees will enjoy food trucks, music, and fire pits. The festival is open snow, rain, or shine. This the is the only festival hosted by the brewers themselves. Thirty-one Vermont brewers will be in attendance, and the event will feature one very special guest brewer: Big Spruce Brewing from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Big Spruce Brewing took one gold and four silver medals at the 2017 Atlantic Canadian Beer
Awards Brewery of the Year and won the 2016 Atlantic Canadian Beer Awards Beer of the Year. Specific beer listings will be posted online at vermontbrewers. com in advance of the festival, and may be subject to change. If available, tickets will be available at the door for $42. Admission includes includes a souvenir tasting glass and 15 tasting tickets; each for a three-ounce tasting. Additional beer tickets are $2 per ticket with a maximum of five additional tickets per wristband. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter the festival grounds, with photo ID. All proceeds from the Vermont Brewers Festival support the Vermont Brewers Association, which is a nonprofit membership organization that was founded in 1995 to promote and strengthen the culture of craft brewing in Vermont, through marketing, education, and advocacy for Vermont made beer. Vermont has more breweries per capita than any other state and produces an average of 19.8 gallons per 21-plus adult annually. The industry supports 1,890 jobs and has an overall economic impact of nearly $376.7 million. For more information, tickets, and beer confirmations, visit vermontbrewers.com.
There will be over 100 beers available to taste, from the following breweries: 14th Star Brewing Co. 1st Republic Brewing Co. Beer Naked Brewery Big Spruce Brewing Brocklebank Craft Brewing Cousins Brewing Drop-In Brewing Company Farnham Ale & Lager Frost Beer Works Good Water Brewery Good Measure Brewing Co. Harpoon Brewery Harpoon UFO Hermit Thrush Brewery Hogback Mountain Brewery Idletyme Brewing Co. Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse Kingdom Brewing Lawson’s Finest Liquids Long Trail Brewing Co. Magic Hat Brewing Company Northshire Brewery Otter Creek Brewing Prohibition Pig Rock Art Brewery Saint J Brewery Simple Roots Stone Corral Brewery Switchback Brewing Co. Trout River Brewing Co. Von Trapp Brewing Whetstone Craft Beers Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
Cobra gymnasts claim 33 Vermont State titles The 2018 Vermont State Gymnastics Championships provided an opportunity for the Rutland-based Cobra Gymnastics team to shine. The meet was held at Bellows Falls High school March 17 and 18. Ten Vermont gymnastics clubs competed, with 371 total gymnasts in the meet. Cobra qualified 52 girls for the meet and competed in six awards in: vault, bars, beam, floor and all-around as well as a team title. “The girls were fantastic this weekend,” said Shelby Collett, owner and head coach at Cobra. “They’ve grown incredibly this season as athletes and children, proving their abilities to discipline themselves athletically and enjoy the sport all the same.” The weekend began with the Xcel Teams, a program designed for beginner-advanced gymnasts who want to compete in multiple sports beyond gymnastics. The Cobra Bronze girls stood out with their swing dance choreography. The 14 member team, ages 7-12, took the second place with a team total of 114.775. First-year members won state titles: Chloe Mol of Brandon won the state title on beam (9.50) and floor (9.35) in the 9-year-old age group while Sadie White of Manchester claimed the state title on
beam (9.70) in the 10-year-old age group, and Samantha Schramm of Poultney won the state title in the 8-year-old age group in bars (9.675) and balance beam (9.625). Thirdyear members Maisha Hendrickson of Rutland and MaKenna McKnight of Hampton, N.Y., also claimed state titles. Hendrickson won the 5-to-7-year-old age group on beam (9.25), while McKnight won the 9-year-old age group on vault (9.60). Third year member Ally Cerrata of Rutland Town tied for the state title on floor (9.6) in the 9-year-old age group. The six-member Xcel Silver team, while they placed second as a team on beam, finished third in the overall team competition with a 110.350. Elianna Carman of Proctor, a third-year member, won the state title in the 8-to-10-year-old age group on floor (9.55). Her teammate and first-year member, Alison Usher of West Rutland, won floor (9.65) in the 11-to-12-year-old age group. The eleven member Xcel Gold team impressed the judges on bars and captured a team win on the event and took second place in the overall competition with a 111.70. In the 8-to-10-year-old age group, three Cobra girls rose above the rest. Sydne Sterling of Manchester, a Gymnastics, page 37A
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Baird Farm in Chittenden has been producing maple syrup for 100 years, through generations.
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continued from page 4A the boiling phase, according to Baird. “We save over 10,000 gallons of fuel every year. Anybody that’s making a living off this has to turn to reverse osmosis,” he said. He used to store 50 cords of cordwood for boiling. Now only a little over a quart of heating oil is required to make a gallon of syrup, he said. Constant upgrading is the secret of success, especially in the food business. “Everything is stainless steel, food-grade” he said. “One of the reason we’ve been relatively successful is we take care of our equipment.” Next year he will replace the traditional open rooftop ventilator with a steam hood and pipes. “It will be more USDA Food Quality,” he said. “We’ve never had a problem, but we also don’t want to ever have a problem. Food inspections are getting to be more and more of an issue.” Asked how the season is going, Jenna Baird said, “Good so far. We like to make about a half gallon of syrup per tap, so we’re about halfway there right now. It’s all weather-dependent.” Powsner explained that temperatures must alternate between cooling and thawing, day or night, to create pressure inside the tree that makes the sap flow. Even
with a couple of 70-degree days this year, the nights got cold again and the sap still ran, “but if the weather continues to stay that hot, then you’re pretty much done,” added Baird. The couple noted that they were able to start making syrup on the same date as last year. “Last year was a record year for a lot of people,” Powsner observed. “We’re sort of on track to have a good year this year.” As with most family farms, diversification is important, as are side incomes. Jenna Baird and Powsner both work “off-farm” in the summers and Bonnie Baird, herself a farmer’s daughter, is an accomplished painter of atmospheric rural landscapes whose work is carried by the Northern Daughters Gallery in Vergennes. For Jenna and Powsner, “Our goal is to be able to support ourselves doing this, eventually.” For Bonnie Baird, “We’re trying to invest in our own children and also for a selfish reason – we can pass the farm on, and it’s not like it’s going to a stranger.” Thinking back, she said, “When we were milking cows and bought the farm from his dad, it was struggling at times. I remember one time I didn’t know if we could pay our health insurance. And on a farm you need it because you could get hurt so easily.”
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Encore welcomes “The Stallion Howl” Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland High School’s Encore Theatre presents “The Stallion Howl” by Dale Wasserman on March 21, 29, 30, and 31 in the Rutland High School Theater at 7 p.m. each night. What does it mean to have faith in someone? Can faith and love overcome the great trial of the instinctual jealousy of man? A seemingly happy couple in the Midwest is subjected to severe
strain when the wife is bequeathed a large sum of money by a notorious womanizer with whom, presumably, she once had a relationship. Will the happy marriage now shatter under the pressure? The play makes a brave, but possibly reckless, attempt to answer Dr. Freud’s famous question: “What do women want?” Tickets are $5 per person. Rutland High School is located at 22 Stratton Road, Rutland.
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Visitors to a sugar shack enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride during the annual Maple Open House Weekend.
Maple is star ingredient at Open House Weekend Saturday & Sunday, March 24-25—Maple Open House Weekend, March 24-25, is Vermont’s most anticipated spring event, bringing an estimated 30,000 visitors to tour the sugar houses and meet the sugar makers responsible for leading the nation in maple syrup production (nearly 1.8 million gallons averaged over the past three seasons). The weekend celebrates the current season’s crop, and this year’s event has expanded the offerings and activities for visitors by partnering with local businesses
who specialize in their own craft and support Vermont’s maple industry by including maple in their ingredients, on their menus, and for sale at their locations. When visiting sugar houses over the weekend, visitors can expect warm welcomes from sugar maker hosts, eager to educate and share with the public the process of making maple syrup from sap — an inside look at the hard work that goes into producing each jug of syrup. Traditional open house activities include sampling syrup, tours of the
woods, pancake breakfasts, horse-drawn sleigh rides, sugar-on-snow parties; and plenty of maple products to taste, including maple donuts, maple cotton candy and maple creemees. Visitors can also expect to be impressed by the diversity of maple as an ingredient in Vermont adult beverages. Each partner capitalizes on the flavor qualities of maple as a key component of recipes and menu items appearing throughout the weekend. A few of the stops include Citizen Cider’s
Tasting Room, to try the new, limited release Tree Tapper made with maple syrup; Shacksbury Cider’s Tasting Room, featuring a cider that is barrel aged in old WhistlePig Whiskey barrels and finished with a kiss of maple syrup; Saxton’s River Distillery, featuring samples of Sapling Maple Liqueur,
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Wednesday, March 21, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Wednesday, March 21, College of St. Joseph will celebrate Founders’ Day 2018 with a special program and awards ceremony in Tuttle Hall at 2 p.m. Founders’ Day commemorates the Sisters of St. Joseph, who had the vision and perseverance to establish the college as a Catholic teachers’ college in 1956. The community is invited to celebrate the rich history of the college during this special program, which includes the presentation of the Pour Le Merite Award and the Mother Teresa Student Service Award, as well as the traditional alumni candlelight ceremony honoring deceased alumni, faculty and staff.
The Pour Le Merite Award honors an outstanding individual from the community who has exhibited care, support and leadership through substantial engagement in volunteer activities that have contributed to the betterment of society. This year’s award will be given to Carol Barbagallo, ‘72, and posthumously to Sandy Casey, ’04. The college also chooses one student who goes above and beyond in the CSJ and Rutland communities. CSJ senior Jane Cretella is the recipient of the 2018 Mother Teresa Student Service Award. The Founders’ Day event is free and open to the public. College of St. Joseph is located at 71 Clement Road in Rutland.
Discover your roots with an intro to genealogy Thursday, March 22, 1 p.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton Community Center offers its next Great Course workshop series on Genealogy with video professor John Phillip Colletta, an independent genealogist, on Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. beginning March 22. Genealogy is a journey of discovery that can teach individuals as much about themselves as about those who came before the. Many people hold back from unearthing their family history because they don’t know how to go about it. In 10 engaging lectures, learn how to uncover information from the long-forgotten past. The course will be facilitated by Dani Laramie Roberts, a native Vermonter, who has always had a love of family history. Roberts has been helping researchers find their roots for over 20 years. She publishes Rooted in the Green Mountains, Sleeper News, and Sleeper Queries, quarterly newsletters on Rutland County, Vt.; Washington County, N.Y.; and New England and New York, respectively. She also owns Sleeper Books and Aceto Bookman, both selling history and genealogy books. She is the historian and curator of the Fair Haven Historical Society and a member of the DAR by virtue of one of her favorite ancestors, the Green Mountain Boy Theophilus Clark. Roberts and her husband Hugh raised three children and live in the home she grew up in, in Fair Haven. The lectures are free and open to the public. The Castleton Community Center is located at 2108 Main St., Castleton.
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Award-winning musical “Guys and Dolls” set for Castleton stage March 21-25—CASTLETON—The Castleton University Theater Arts and Music Department presents “Guys and Dolls” by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, with music by Frank Loesser, beginning Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. This 1950 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is based on short stories by American author Damon Runyon, including “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” “Blood Pressure,” and “Pick the Winner.” The Castleton production is directed by Harry McEnerny, with music directed by Sherrill Blodget and choreography by Maya Kraus. This year marks the 20th an-
niversary of the last time “Guys and Dolls” was presented at Castleton and to celebrate, the department has invited back participating alumni to partake in select numbers during the show. Performances begin at 7 p.m. in Casella Theater on Wednesday, March 21 through Saturday, March 24, with additional performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Tickets for this performance are $15, and are available at the Fine Arts Center Box Office. Castleton University is located on Alumni Drive, Castleton. For more information, call 802-4681119.
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Dual-artist exhibit to be featured at the Castleton Bank Gallery Friday, March 23, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Castleton Bank Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local artists Hannah Sessions and Joe Lupiani running from March 10 through April 21 with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Entitled “From Farm and Field,” the dual-artist exhibit will feature a variety of works including paintings created by Sessions, and sculptures by Lupiani. Sessions’ work shares meditative moments she experiences on her farm, Blue Ledge, deftly capturing light and color, while Lupiani’s series of “Chimeras” explore his interest in classical sculpture, with a charming and playful twist. Hannah Sessions graduated cum laude from Bates College in Maine and shortly thereafter established Blue Ledge Farm with her husband in Addison County. Joe Lupiani lives in Grafton, after moving from Arizona where he owned and operated a metal foundry. The Castleton Bank Gallery is located on the corner of Center Street in Rutland and is open Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. For more information, email oliver.schemm@castleton.edu.
Grace Church craft fair to benefit missions Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—Grace Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its eighth annual craft fair on Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This annual event raises funds to benefit missions near and far. In the past seven years, the fair has raised $44,000. Some of the missions that have benefited include The Community Cupboard in Rutland, Dismas House and HEAL Raising Our World One Child at a Time, which is a non profit organization that supports Rapha Community Center in the central highlands of Kenya. It also supports the Grace Church Care Fund, a fund that gives aid to those in the community, including assistance with rent, food, gas and other emergency needs. The craft fair consists of many vendors with a variety of crafts and wares, baked goods, jams/jellies, Equal Exchange items, and a Pink Pachyderm Sale (slightly used items). Lunch will be available. Grace Church is located at 8 Court St., Rutland.
Saturday, March 24, 3 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.— WOODSTOCK—The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the awardwinning documentary “Pop Aye” on Saturday, March 24, at 3 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations are strongly recommended. On a chance encounter, a disenchanted architect bumps into his long-lost
elephant on the streets of Bangkok. Excited, he takes his elephant on a journey across Thailand, in search of the farm where they grew up together — only to discover the truth about himself. The film garnered awards at Sundance Film Festival, including a Screenwriting Award and Grand Jury Prize nomination. Tickets are $9$11. Billings Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Vermont Route 12. For more information, visit billingsfarm.org/filmfest or call 802-457-2355.
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Easter-themed events to be held at CSJ, Saturday Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—The College of St. Joseph will be hosting its annual easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 24. Children ages 12 and under are invited to attend when accompanied by an adult. The event is put on by the college’s Provider Scholars, and is free of charge. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the festivities will begin with a reading of the story of Easter at 10:15 a.m. in Tuttle Hall. Following the children’s reading will be the traditional egg hunt. Children will be split into two age groups: 0-6 years and 7-12 years. There will be a six-egg limit for all children and CSJ will provide the collection bags. All participants are encouraged to stay for crafts and snacks following the egg hunt. In the event of bad weather, the event will be held indoors. Also on March 24 at 2 p.m., the college will host a special screening of Handel’s “Messiah”, performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and four soloists from the Metropolitan Opera. Join with thousands of Messiah Sing participants around the world in a non-denominational celebration of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The screening will be held in the Tuttle Theatre. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the local food back. All faiths are welcome. College of St. Joseph is located at 71 Clement Road in Rutland.
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Vt. Women in Higher Education conference to be held March 22-23 at Killington Grand March 22-23—KILLINGTON— “Women on Fire: Carrying the Torch” is the theme for the 2018 Vermont Women in Higher Education (VWHE) conference to be held at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel March 22-23. The annual VWHE conference brings together women working in colleges and universities throughout Vermont for professional development and networking. This year VWHE will host a workshop on Thursday with Joanne Jastatt, Burlington career strategist and coach, which is titled “Burnout: How to Identify it and Ways to Prevent it.” Thursday will also include wellness workshop options, networking time, and dinner. The panel presentation will return this year, moderated by Carrie Williams Howe, Ph.D., executive director of VHEC and VWHE executive board member. The guest panel of powerhouse women will include: Barbara Murphy, M.F.A., president emeritus of Johnson State College; Laurie Quinn, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president of academics at Champlain Col-
lege; Sandra Affenito, Ph.D., provost and dean of faculty at Norwich University; and Annie Stevens, Ph.D., vice provost for student affairs, University of Vermont. The VWHE conference includes 10 workshops on topics such as leadership, empowerment, networking, appreciative inquiry, revitalization, creative thinking, kindling the fire within, and making the most of our mistakes. VWHE is sponsored by the American Council on Education’s Office of Women in Higher Education, based in Washington, D.C. VWHE celebrates its 40th year in 2018. VWHE works to foster connections among women in various sectors of higher education, promote women’s leadership and encourage and support women leaders of diverse backgrounds. This volunteer organization maintains an open membership policy and welcomes the participation of women from all levels of administration, staff and faculty. Visit vwhe.org for more information or to register for the conference.
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Champlain Philharmon dual spring conce Saturday & Sunday, March 24-25— POULTNEY, MIDDLEBURY—Under the direction of Matt LaRocca, the Champlain Philharmonic will present its annual spring concert series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 in Ackley Hall at Green Mountain College in Poultney; and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.
The program, entitled “Lion and Lamb,” will feature an array of 19th century works filled with drama and passion, delicate gestures, and familiar melodies. Music Director Matt LaRocca is on the faculty of the University of Vermont and is also the director of Music-COMP, an organization that teaches composition
Passport acceptance expanded at Vt. post offices Saturday, March 24—VERMONT—With average processing times of six weeks or more, now is the time to start planning that summer vacation and the local post office wants to make it easy with extended hours for passport processing.
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The following local offices will have extended hours on Saturday, March 24: Bridgewater 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pawlet 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and South Royalton 11 a.m.3 p.m. For more information, visit usps.com.
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the orchestra will perform Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor “unfinished”. Tickets are available at the door for both performances: $15 general admission, $12 for seniors (age 60-plus), and $5 for students. For advance tickets, visit champlainphilharmonic.org.
Cooie DeFrancesco returns to Brandon Music with 20th century jazz classics Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.— BRANDON—Drawing from the vast catalog of jazz classics of the 20th century, Cooie’s Jazz Ensemble lures audiences deep into the music. Cooie DeFrancesco reaches the heart of a lyric and brings her own special blend of pathos and humor. She brings to each song a true and melodic voice as well as unique interpretive skills, using expressive vocal arrangements to take a lyric back to its foundation. Experience her passion for a song’s meaning and spirit at Brandon Music on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Accompanied by veteran musicians Robert Gagnon (guitar), Andy Smith (bass), and Rob Zollman (drums), DeFrancesco will take the crowd on a musical journey with songs like “Unforgettable,” “All of Me,” “Cry Me A River,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Dream A Little Dream Of Me,” and a special “Route 66.” Music has been DeFrancesco’s lifelong companion, from harmonizing with her family in the car as a child, listening late at night to the artists that still inspire her, to finally following her heart and bringing her voice to others personally. A Montpelier listener said, “I laughed and cried and loved it all.” Guitarist Bob Gagnon was raised not far from the Canadian border, began playing and studying the guitar at the age of 6, and learned Quebecois fiddle tunes and songs from the American Songbook. After studying jazz guitar at Ithaca College, Gagnon returned to Vermont and formed the Bob Gagnon Trio in 1989. He has continued to play in various musical settings that reflect his wideranging influences. Along with a successful teaching career, Andy Smith has had an extensive performing career spanning 14 countries, 17 states and three continents. He has performed on stages from B.B. King’s in NYC and the world famous Imatra Jazz Festival in Finland, to Burlington’s Flynn Main Stage. He performs regularly with Prydein, Small Change, The Bessette Quartet, Tiny Montgom-
ery and many small jazz combos. A performer for over 40 years, Rob Zollman plays jazz, blues, rock, classical, and Brazilian and other ethnic music — including klezmer and Chasidic rock. Currently he plays big band jazz with EnerJazz, original jazz with Chuck Miller’s Seven Project, rock with The Keating Five, blues with Left Eye Jump, free jazz with John Fischer’s Interface, and frequently plays drums and percussion in musicals. 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 for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
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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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At Killington’s hometown bar, you’re bound to have a good time with good food. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads are all available. With live entertainment seven days a week, they’re always serving food until last call. www.supportinglocalmusic. com (802) 422-5334
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The Back Country CafÊ 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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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 Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT Birch Ridge
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 Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, Forget about the polar vortex for fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made a while and relax in the warm desserts.  www.birchridge.com. (802) 422-4293 atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, Choices Restaurant and lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a Rotisserie delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain. LiquidartVT. Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant com (802) 422-2787. and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be the name of the restaurant but Lookout Tavern it is also what you get. Soup of the day, With a free shuttle, take away and call shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant. fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and com (802) 422-4030 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. Inn at Long Trail com (802) 422-5665 Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the Voted the best ribs and burger in weekends and delicious food. Killington, Moguls is a great place for Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey the whole family. Soups, onion rings, selection. Reservations are appreciated. innatlongtrail.com/Home.html mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, (802) 775-7181 buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777
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Enjoy an intimate dining menu or tavern specials at Killington’s only waterside dining that also has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. Appetizers include crab cakes, buffalo drumsticks and a cheese slate while the entrees include chicken Marsala, meat loaf, steamed lobster and more. The tavern menu features nachos, fried fish sandwich, teriyaki steak sandwich and others. www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
Highline Lodge
Visit the Highline lodge. Join us in our newly renovated fireplace lounge featuring craft cocktails, local brews, small plates  and lively conversation. Our in-house restaurant offers fresh, seasonal local fare with a menu changing monthly. The intimate dining room and outside patio are the perfect spots for private events, conferences and weddings. Contact Kristen Anderson at kristen@highlinelodge.com.
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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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Burgrs On the ROCS is a modern Burger Bar modeled in quintessential style. The walls remind us of a time where a spirit was forbidden and a password was needed at the door. In the kitchen, the chef is preparing divine mouthwatering delights certain to satisfy even the most mature palette. The mood is too tempting to resist. Come experience the best hand crafted food on the Killington access road. Enjoy the freshest local ingredients and savory dishes that will leave you completely satisfied. 2384 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751 | 802.422.ROCS (7627)
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MATTERS Chef-owned since 1992, Peppino’s offers Neapolitan cuisine at its finest: pasta, veal, chicken, seafood, steak, and flatbreads. If you want it, Peppino’s has it! Aprés-hour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads. For reservations, call 802-422-3293. www.peppinosvt.com.
Pickle Barrel
Being Killington’s largest and most exciting venue, you’re bound to have a good time in here. Party the night away and feed yourself on delicious food such as chicken wings, onion rings, French fries or even a bowl of bacon. If that doesn’t interest you, you’re able to make your own pizza, by the slice or the whole pie. www. picklebarrelnightclub.com (802) 422-3035
Red Clover
Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802-775-2290, redcloverinn.com
Lake Bomoseen Lodge
The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251.
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
Tokyo House
Tokyo House offers authentic and delicious tasting Japanese cuisine in Rutland, VT. Tokyo House’s convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in, take-out meals in the Rutland community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. (802) 7868080 www.tokyohouserutland.com
Vermont Butcher Shop
As Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll be able to see and taste the difference. (802) 776-4005
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.
O’Dwyers Public House at the Summit Lodge welcomes you to enjoy traditional Irish fare including Guinness Stew, Seafood Pie and Bangers and Mash, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Irish and local brews are on tap, and we have live music every weekend! (802) 422-3535.
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Pasta Pot
Chef owned, the Pasta Pot has 40 years of authentic Italian cuisine under its belt. Whether you’re in the mood for ante pasta, pasta, pizza or homemade entrees, you’ll be satisfied. All menu entrees and pasta are available in half orders and don’t forget to ask about seasonal dishes. (802) 422-3004
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The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Drink, paint, and be merry at Slate Valley spring workshop Friday, March 23, 7 p.m.— GRANVILLE, N.Y.—The Slate Valley Museum will host a Sip and Paint on Slate on Friday, March 23 from 7-9 p.m. The class will paint a spring bouquet with instructor Andrea Tabor, just in time for ringing in spring. A traditional sip and paint event is centered around enjoying drinks and the company of other people while painting on a canvas all their own to take home. The Slate Valley Museum’s event will encompass this traditional idea while adding a twist. Attendees will paint on slate, rather than canvas, much like many artists in
the slate community have done before. Artists will enjoy light refreshments and snacks during the course of the evening; and the first drink is on the museum. Ticket prices cover the cost of all materials and instruction. The event will take place in the 19th century Dutch barn the Slate Valley Museum calls home. Doors will open around 6:30 p.m. so attendees can settle in before painting starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35. To make a reservation, call 518-642-1417 or stop by the museum. Slate Valley Museum is located at 17 Water St., Granville, N.Y.
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Participants in a past Sip and Paint at Slate Valley Museum create a moonlit night scene on slate.
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Poultney celebrates all things maple Saturday & Sunday, March 24-25— POULTNEY—Poultney Maplefest 2018 will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25. Saturday will be a full day of events for all ages. Stonebridge Visitors Center, home of the Poultney Chamber of Commerce, welcomes visitors from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. with maps to area sugarhouses and event schedules. Sunday is reserved for open house weekend, with area sugarhouses again opening the doors to the public. General information will also be available at poultneyvt.com. Schedule: • 9-11 a.m. — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Methodist Church, Main St. • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Maplefest Craft Fair at Poultney High School • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Horse-drawn wagon rides start in front of the former Citizen’s Bank on Main St. • 9 a.m. — Maplefest 5K Run registration begins behind Poultney High School on Furnace St. • 10 a.m. — Maplefest 5K Run race starts (visit poultneyvt.com for pre-registration forms; t-shirts for the first 48 registered runners) • 10 a.m. — Official tree tapping on the front lawn of Green Mountain College with Poultney’s own Maple Sugar Bear officiating • 10 a.m. — Maple prince and princess winners announced and crowned • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Maple Sugarhouse tours, open on both Saturday and Sunday (maps available at the Stonebridge) • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Sap Bucket Challenge and Maplefest Silent Auction at Poultney American Legion • 11 a.m. — Maple Story Time at Poultney Public Library • 1-3 p.m. — Poultney Historical Society open house and maple treats at East Poultney School House • 4:30-7 p.m. — Maplefest dinner at Young at Heart Senior Center (take-outs available) • 7 p.m. — Doors of Ackley Hall at Green Mountain College open for Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra concert, “Lion & Lamb,” begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 802-2872010 or visit poultneyvt.com.
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Rutland Regional Rehabilitation Services to host balance workshop Thursday, March 29, 4 p.m.— RUTLAND—Being klutzy is no longer a laughing matter. In fact, one of the most serious medical problems facing older people is falling. After age 30, the muscles used to stand tall begin to weaken. The length of strides shortens, and the pace of steps slows. Even vision becomes fuzzier. However, aging isn’t the only reason people lose their sense of stability. With balance, individuals either use it or lose it. People can maintain it if they stay active. The staff in the Rehabilitation Services at Rutland Regional Medical Center has developed a workshop specifically addressing walking, balance, and stability. The workshop entitled, “Gaining Traction: Improve Your Walking, Balance, Mobility, and Stability” will be held every Thursday, March 29-April 26 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center. In this program participants will learn the mechanics of walking and how various conditions such as arthritis, foot and joint issues, and neurological problems impact gait, and what strategies can be used to compensate for these conditions. There will be discussions on setting realistic walking goals, how to track progress using a pedometer and other technology, utilizing exercises that will enhance your mobility, and how to select appropriate footwear. At the conclusion of the program there will be a panel discussion with the folks from Rehabilitative Services followed by a walk around the Rutland Regional Loop, weather permitting. The cost is $15 and registration is required for the workshop. For more information or to register visit rrmc.org or call 802-772-2400.
Join birders for monthly monitoring walk Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m.— WEST RUTLAND—New birders, kids, and non-members are welcome to join the seasoned birdwatchers on Saturday, March 24 for the monthly West Rutland Marsh Monitoring Walk. Enjoy early returning migratory birds and learn from friendly bird experts, then join for brunch afterwards. Meet at the West Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 8 a.m. For more information, email birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
NEWS BRIEFS • 25A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Quilting provides Woodstock Terrace resident purpose and passion
Asthma-related hospitalizations on the decline in Vermont
WOODSTOCK—When you think of an artist, you might School after one of the classes decided to craft a quilt for visualize a painter using a brush to paint across a canvas. the school’s superintendent. After retiring from teachHowever, for the past ing, Conklin joined a “I WOULD ADVOCATE TO HAVE FAITH IN 40 years, Jean Conklin, local quilting group in 95-year-old resident of which she still actively YOURSELF AND TRY SOMETHING NEW,” Woodstock Terrace Asparticipates. Each year, SAID CONKLIN. sisted Living, has been Conklin and her quilting making art of another group make a queen-sized kind of art through quilting and knitting projects. quilt, which is then raffled off in the local community to Conklin began creating quilts in the 1970s while teachraise money for scholarships for high school students in ing home economics classes at Woodstock Union High the area
Recently released data shows that the rate of asthmarelated hospitalizations in Vermont has decreased more than 30 percent in the past decade. State health officials say the declining rate indicates that the focus on improving Vermonters’ self-management for keeping asthma under control is working, according to a March 15 news release. More than 16 percent of Vermonters report having had asthma ever in their lifetime. In 2016, approximately 51,000 adults in Vermont – or nearly one in 10 – had current asthma. Among Vermont’s children, the rate of current asthma is 8 percent, or one in 12. Asthma is a chronic disease in which the lungs become inflamed and airways narrow, often in reaction to “triggers” such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, pollens, mold, mildew, dust and pet dander. Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D. said the trend toward fewer hospitalizations is good news. “New England has higher rates of asthma than other parts of the country, and Vermont ranks third highest in asthma incidence rates,” explained Dr. Levine. “In a state where respiratory disease is the third leading cause of death, we are meeting this challenge with a number of long-term strategies, including our 3-4-50 chronic disease initiative. This new data is evidence that by equipping providers, schools, patients and families with the tools and information they need to support better management of asthma, health and quality of life improve.” Dr. Levine noted that the health benefits of controlling asthma go beyond the personal to the economic. “By learning how to recognize and address asthma triggers while also using medications as prescribed, Vermonters are protecting themselves against bouts of uncontrolled asthma, missed days of school or work, and higher health bills. In Vermont, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for asthma exceed $8 million annually,” he said. Efforts focus on providing asthma self-management education to individuals and communities. This includes the importance of having a personal asthma action plan, the proper use of spacers and inhalers, and related actions like getting an annual flu shot. For more information visit healthvermont.gov/wellness/asthma.
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By Lani Duke
Rutland Town School Resource Officer financed jointly between school and police
Tops Market chain troubled; promise no local store change RUTLAND—Individual stores in the Tops Market chain, including the store at the intersection of Main St. and Woodstock Ave., will remain open although the parent company is under financial restructuring. Tops officials said they are committed to preserving their store sites without impacting day-to-day operations. In a prepared statement, Tops CEO Frank Curci said the company intends “to substantially reduce our debt and achieve long-term financial flexibility” so that it can invest more in stores, give customers an even better shopping experience, and “compete more effectively.” A Chapter 11 bankruptcy was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the Rutland Herald reported March 12. In addition to the store in Rutland, Tops has stores in Hardwick and Northfield.
RUTLAND TOWN—Keeping a school resource officer in Rutland Town School is important enough that the town has included $38,000 toward funding Sgt. John Sly’s position after the position’s three-year federal funding ended. The remainder of the cost is being borne by the Rutland town police department budget. Those income streams kick in July 1, when the federal grant draws to an end, Police Chief Ed Dumas told the Rutland Herald. Sly, retired from a career with the
Rutland City Police Department in 2014, shares his training in A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training Institute procedures with individuals in local schools, businesses, and a Rutland City church without interrupting his service at the school. Sly teams with his training partner Scott Stevens to give classes at Castleton University and other sites as well. Stevens is a part-time Castleton police officer who is also on the Department of Corrections payroll.
New Rutland Town School Board leader RUTLAND TOWN—Newly elected to a three-year seat on the Rutland Town School Board, attorney Matt Branchaud became its new chair March 12. He is perhaps uniquely qualified to lead the board after having grown up next door to the K-8 Elementary building, graduating in 1990. He went on to attend Rutland High, completed law school, and has lived in Boston, Arizona, and Florida, but is now back in his old neighborhood, with three sons attending Rutland Elementary now. The school has changed little in the last 27 years, he observed, although the lighting has changed to LED. Some traditional school programs like wood shop and home economics are gone because of a need for education in computers and coding, he told the Rutland Herald. It has added Spanish language classes. But it has yet to develop unfinished classroom space on its second floor. Tight budgets have snipped into Friday afternoon sports and field trips. Finances are the primary issue facing Rutland Town Elementary, Branchaud said, especially how much state and federal strictures control local school finances. It is one of the few schools in the area not having to work through the rigors of school consolidation, as it remains a single-town district although the supervisory union of which it is part has expanded.
Solar project planned for Thomas Dairy fields RUTLAND TOWN—The Rutland Town Planning Commission gave its support for a proposed solar net metering project to be installed on Thomas Dairy property on North Main St. (Route 7). A letter of approval from Commission Chair Barbara Pulling is in the hands of the Select Board, next in line to give or deny approval. Once approved, the letter passes to the state Public Utility Commission. Triland Partners of Windham, N.H., has proposed a 17-acre, 2+ megawatt solar generation facility on pasture and former corn field that are not in active production, Pulling told the Rutland Herald. Vermont Act 174 gives precedence to solar projects on “disturbed” sites, a category that includes parking lots and landfills, but leaves a town to develop its own preferred-sites criteria. When Rutland Town’s energy plan is complete and in place, the town will receive more sway in its project review. However, the plan is still in the draft stage and lacks formal adoption. The Thomas Dairy project is far smaller than a pair of recently approved solar projects in southern Rutland Town, between Windcrest Road and Cold River Road. Their construction has not yet begun.
$15,000 to help Rutland schools promote healthy food RUTLAND—Stafford Technical Center students are helping younger students learn to eat more healthfully and use locally grown food in a marketing campaign boosted by a $15,000 Vermont Farm to School and Childcare twoyear grant from the state Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. School cafeterias already prepare and serve locally grown fruits and vegetables, Rutland City schools’
Food Service Director Sean Miller said. Announced March 13, the grant will support Miller’s department in working with students in digital arts, video, community and culinary programs to develop the campaign. Miller created the initiative, meeting the Vermont Farmers Food Center board president Greg Cox and Come Alive Outside executive director Andy Paluch
before applying for the grant, Rutland City Public Schools assistant superintendent Rob Bliss told the Rutland Herald. The program relies on the knowledge that students sometimes learn best from older students, Bliss noted. In its first year, project leaders will plan their approach. In the second year, they will produce the videos and other promotional materials, Miller explained.
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The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Two trucks collide at Killington intersection KILLINGTON—On March 20, at 8:17 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 4 and Killington Road, in the town of Killington. Initial investigation revealed that Reiner Brown, age 18 from Perkinsville, was operating a 2003 Toyota truck traveling westbound, stopped at the intersection of Killington Road intending to turn left. Meanwhile, Matthew Hart, age 46 from Pittsford, was operating a Ford F150 traveling eastbound on Route 4. Both drivers advised that a vehicle turned from Killington Road onto Route 4. Brown stated that as the vehicle turned from Killington Road onto Route 4 it obscured his vision of Hart traveling eastbound. Brown turned onto Killington Road and failed to yield the right of way to Hart, which resulted in Hart striking the right passenger side of Brown in its front portion. Hart was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center due to non-life-threatening injury sustained to his neck, head, and left shoulder because of the crash. Brown did not report any injuries. The state police were assisted at the scene by Killington Fire Department and Regional Ambulance Service. Brown’s truck was towed by Fay’s Wrecker & Repair, Hart’s truck was towed by Boondock Auto.
Firemen extinguish Ludlow structure fire LUDLOW—On March 20, at approximately 5:20 a.m. the Ludlow Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 7 Tuckerville Trailer Park in Ludlow. The owner, Eleanor Fortin, had called 911 after getting up as she was awakened by the smell of smoke. She walked out into her living room and saw one of her chairs on fire. She then grabbed the phone and called 911 and left the building. Fire fighters found smoke emanating from underneath the structure and its eaves but no fire was seen until they entered. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent further spread. Damage was estimated at approximately $15,000. The building sustained moderate fire damage and heavy smoke throughout the building. Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda contacted the Vermont State Police/Division of Fire Safety Fire Investigative Unit and requested an origin and cause investigation of the fire. The fire chief did not feel that the fire was suspicious but was not certain on the cause of the fire. The investigator determined the fire cause to be electrical and result of a wire being pinched under the table next to a living room chair that caught fire. Had the owner not been awoken by the smell of smoke, this fire may have resulted in much worse damage and/or death or injury. There were no smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors in the building.
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Kelsey Cruickshank, lift ops supervisor at Killington Resort, beats the “tradition” of this being a male-held position.
Women working in “Mountain Ops”
By Karen D. Lorentz
KILLINGTON—Historically, the ski industry has been dominated by men working in mountain operations. While they still predominate in many departments, women are increasingly found working in such
non-traditional positions as lift operations, grooming, snowmaking, and a variety of executive positions as well as in the more “traditional female jobs” of human resources, marketing, food services, childcare,
and instruction. When it comes to patrolling, their numbers have increased over the last 75 years, too, but they still are in the minority. Here are two women helping to even out those ranks.
Sabina Schulz, ski patroller
Kelsey Cruickshank, lift operations supervisor
Sometimes serendipity leads to mountain work. When Sabina Schulz was 19 her truck broke down on her way over Sherburne Pass and she “took it as a sign,” applying for work the following week. “I spent the next seven years working for Killington in just about every department,” she said. That included trainer for ski school, AASI level 2 instructor, Pico horse trail ride supervisor, lift ops, painting lift shacks, and making schedules. After Tropical Storm Irene, Schulz became a firefighter and first responder, earning a Firefighter 1 certification. This experience, along with National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training and certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), prepared her for work as a member of the Killington Ski Patrol. “I work as part of a team marking hazards, checking trail conditions, and responding to guests in need,” she explained, noting her training helps in just about any situation. “Every situation is a challenge, and I know I have my coworkers backing me up; that makes all the difference,” she said. “I love being outside, especially in the winter. Ski Patrol uses all my skills; it’s a great way for me to continue living the mountain lifestyle and help people,” Schulz noted. As one of four full-time women in her department (more women help as part-timers), Schulz observes, “Gender doesn’t seem to have much effect on our day-to-day. Whether man or woman, the expectations of the job, and each other, are the same. I would encourage any woman who wants to challenge herself to a career in the ski industry to go for it,” she said, echoing Cruickshank’s enthusiasm for work one loves.
Kelsey Cruickshank is a Killington lift operations supervisor whose path to her job stems from a love of the outdoors and working in the ski industry since age 19. After ten seasons working at Winter Park, Colo., and Mammoth, Calif. – beginning as a snowboard instructor and ending up as an assistant to Mammoth’s director of mountain operations – she realized she wanted to finish her college degree and work in a challenging job. Discovering the Green Mountain College Resort & Hospitality program, she decided to “get a degree in something that I really enjoy.” The program includes interning at Killington/Pico, so she spent her first season working in Guest Services before being recruited to be the lifts coordinator for her second year. Upon graduating, she became one of the two lifts supervisors, the first woman to hold this position at Killington/Pico. Cruickshank’s winter responsibilities include the daily operation of lifts and ticket checking; summers she’s responsible for the daily operation of the Adventure Center and the lifts that operate for mountain biking and hiking. She’s also responsible for the hiring and training of staff for both seasons. With about 130 people working as winter ticket checkers and lift operators for Killington and Pico, she noted that “a great deal of my time is devoted to staffing.” Asked about her acceptance when she began her job, Cruickshank admitted to noticing some hesitation among the men and even “some pushback from a few when I first started in the department. I’m not sure if that’s because I’m a woman or simply because I was new and in a supervisory role. I think everyone has realized that I’m not going anywhere and have gradually accepted me. I’ve also learned a lot and grown in the role, so I’m sure that’s helped my cause,” she noted of her unique position. There are two women team leaders in lifts, as well as a number of female lift operators and ticket checkers, so while males predominate, Cruickshank also works with women. “We have some really great women who work as operators – they’re smart and tough. It seems like each year we have more and more female applicants, which I love to see,” she noted. Cruickshank likes the challenges of her job, stating, “No day is ever like the next. We have so many variables to contend with, both human and weather, so it really keeps things interesting. On days when there’s inclement weather it can be hard to get everything open on time, but those are really the days I enjoy the most,” she said. “I also love that I get to spend my days on the mountain. I really enjoy the people I work with – we have a very tight-knit supervisory team in lifts.” Acknowledging that mountain operations work is “a more maledominated industry” that’s not for everyone, she added, “There’s really no difference from my perspective. I don’t see any reason for women to be pigeonholed into specific roles ... If someone wants to work in the ski industry, or a similar less traditional area of employment, they should go for it,” she said.
NEWS BRIEFS • 27A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
By Lani Duke
Appletree Apartments to receive upgrades
Active shooter training offered FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Police Department offers a free A.L.I.C.E. training session, preparation for what to do if an active shooter attacks your school, business, or building. Relying on the slogan “Common Sense, Just Not Common Knowledge,” A.L.I.C.E. stands for five essential actions: Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. Fair Haven PD will offer the class from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 24, in the Fair Haven Union High School.
FAIR HAVEN—The Housing Trust of Rutland County has applied for an amalgam of federal and state aid to renovate the Appletree Apartments, Appletree Lane. The Housing Trust submitted applications for a Vermont Housing Finance Agency construction loan, permanent loan and tax credits, and other federal and state funds from the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, Housing Trust Executive Director Elisabeth Kulas told the Rutland Herald. Given approvals, the project will receive 95 percent of the necessary funding before July; construction could begin in early 2019 and be completed by 2020, Disorda projected. The Fair Haven Select Board may apply for an additional $500,000 implementation grant from the Vermont Community Development Program, an amount of about 6 percent of the entire project expense. In all, the 40-unit complex will receive $8.7 million in improvements after its purchase – $5.5 million in construction alone, according to Project Manager Melissa Disorda. Built as U.S. Housing and Urban Development Section 8 housing in 1980, Appletree Apartments was designed as 30 units for seniors and 10 for families. Town Select Board chair Bob Richards described the complex as “well-used, usually full to capacity.” The renovation includes installing air-
source heat pumps to replace electric storage heaters and replacing insulation in both exterior walls and attics. Energy efficient additions include triple-glazed windows and LED lighting; all units will receive new kitchens, baths, and flooring. Electrical and mechanical systems are to receive upgrades to meet code specifications, with siding and roofing replaced as needed. The 9 ½ acre site is also to receive an upgrade: rebuilt access road, parking areas and sidewalks improvement and site drainage to move surface water away from buildings. The project plans also cover community center renovation and energyefficient exterior lighting for better safety and accessibility. While renovation is taking place, residents “in good standing” will temporarily be housed elsewhere, in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act, applicable when federal money funds housing improvements. Resident comments on the grant and the project are welcome at a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., March 27, in the Fair Haven town office. Copies of the proposed application are available at the town office. Owner Marsha Milot has owned the property since 1980, first with her husband, then alone after his death, property manager Debra Eddy said. The Housing Trust of Rutland County plans to acquire the property later this year.
Sawyer faces multiple attempted murder charges A crime need not actually be committed if a wouldbe perpetrator has put in enough planning and preparation, State’s Attorney Rose Kennedy told the Rutland Criminal Court as she filed multiple attempted murder charges against 18-year-old Jack Sawyer March 12. She was countering defense attorney Kelly Green’s motion to dismiss; Green based her dismissal attempt on the 1906 Vermont Supreme Court State v. Hurley, which ruled that a crime must be already underway, not merely planned, for a defendant to be declared guilty, according to a report in the Rutland Herald, March 14. The defense citations based on State v. Hurley all rely on incidents that are simple and without complex planning, Kennedy wrote, but Sawyer outlined his intended procedure in a diary listing the equipment and weapons he would acquire, bought a shotgun, and acquired programs and cryptocurrency to procure a handgun through the “Dark Web.” Using the Fair Haven Union High School calendar, he selected a date for the shooting, weighed whether to kill the school resource officer first, and listed students who “should have died.” Kennedy referred to other precedents in which a defendant had acquired chemicals and recipes for illegal drug manufacture (U.S. v. Piesak), and a defendant had threatened someone by letter. Waiting for mass murder to be carried out in order to consider Sawyer’s actions as an attempt “ill-serves” society, she wrote in her 23page brief, describing Sawyer’s activities as steps on a continuum from intent to attempt. Although Sawyer made a list of students that should die, Sawyer told Det. Sgt. Henry Alberico that he wanted to kill more students than died in shootings at either Columbine or Virginia Tech.
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to further their education. The group also donates quilts to a local homeless center, letting those receiving the items know that someone cares about their wellbeing. “Ever since that first project, quilting has been a way for me to give back and show appreciation for others,” said Conklin. “It’s wonderful to see how each recipient cherishes the handmade item, and it is rewarding to know that something I made positively impacts the life of someone in the community. Quilting provides a way to get out of my immediate bubble and open my life to new experiences and new people. In many ways, the projects I continue to work on give me a reason to get up each morning and stay active.” Currently, Conklin is hard at work creating a one-of-a-kind quilt she hopes to enter in the Billings Farm and Museum annual quilt exhibition this summer. She looks forward to seeing how the exhibition will help her improve her craft. It is also an opportunity to meet new people and engage
with the local quilting community. “I would never consider myself an artist, but there’s a form of artistry that goes into finding the correct materials and bringing them together to create something new,” said Conklin. “Quilting has given me an immense amount of joy over the years, and I could not imagine what my life would look like if I had never taken it up. People are often reluctant to try new things and meet others, but I would advocate to have faith in yourself and try something new. You never know where that choice will lead you in the years ahead.” “We are inspired daily by our residents as they continue to pursue their passions,” said Eric Fritz, executive director of Woodstock Terrace. “Stories like Jean’s show how we can discover passions in the most unlikely of places and carry them with us throughout our lives. At Woodstock Terrace, we are dedicated to giving our residents everything they need to continue doing what they love.”
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Open house weekend:
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
All things maple for Open House Weekend, March 24-25
continued from page 17A Maple Bourbon and Maple Rye, all made using local Vermont maple syrup; Switchback Brewing Co., featuring its signature Switchback Ale Maple Ice Cream Floats made with Lake Champlain Chocolate’s vanilla ice cream and a maple syrup drizzle; and 14th Star Brewing where visitors can always enjoy craft brews made with maple including Maple Breakfast Stout. Visitors are encouraged to travel the state to see how widely maple is produced and discover how maple has expanded its traditional uses as a breakfast topper to become the natural sweetener and flavor of choice as demonstrated by partnering businesses. To ensure visitors make the most of the weekend, the event web page also provides a listing of lodging options that are uniquely Vermont:
Dollar General:
vermontmaple.org/mohw. Local sugarhouses include: • Baird Farm, 65 West Rd., North Chittenden • Charron’s Family Maple, 180 Blanchard Ave., West Rutland • Elm Grove Farm, 3488 Cloudland Road, Woodstock • Green’s Sugarhouse, 1846 Finel Hollow Road, Poultney • Merck Forest & Farmland Ctr, 3270 Route 315, Rupert • Lockerby’s Sugarhouse, 666 Old Stage Road, Chester • Mountain Valley Maple Farm, 1498 State Hwy Rt. 153, West Rupert • Sugarbush Farm, 591 Sugarbush Farm Road, Woodstock • Mahar Maple Farm, 9 Mountain Road, Middletown Springs • McCarron’s Maple, 2438 Vtt. Rt. 140, Poultney • Cuttin’ It Sweet, 4556 Monument Hill Road, Hub-
bardton • Green Mountain Sugarhouse, 820 Route 100 N, Ludlow • Mom & Pop’s Worlds Best Vt. Maple Syrup, 3425 Brandon Mountain Road [Rte 73], Rochester • Smith Maple Crest Farm, 2450 Lincoln Hill Road, Shrewsbury • Papa John’s Sugar Shack, 221 Healdville Road, Mount Holly • Marshall’s Maples, 339 River St., Poultney • Wood Family Sugarhouse, 552 Thrall Road, Poultney • Havoc Hill Sugarhouse, 190 Havoc Hill, East Dorset • Kevin Ruane Maple Farm, 128 Mountain View Road, Tinmouth • Village Mapleworks, 505 Main St., Orwell For more sugarhouses statewide, visit vermontmaple.org.
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continued from page 3A application. When asked how pedestrians would affect traffic flow on Plains Road, Dery admitted there might be a slowdown, as vehicles will “of course” stop for pedestrians. In any case, pedestrian traffic would be “negligible” and the application stated “zero conflicts” between vehicles and pedestrians, she asserted. This assumption was promptly contested. “One in eight stop when they’re supposed to,” someone said. A related concern was children crossing Plains Road to Dollar General from the school bus stop on Route 7. An accompanying site plan dated a year ago shows a crosswalk across the entrance to Plains Road with a “Pedestrian Crossing” sign and a flashing light. But on a later grading and utilities plan, these features have disappeared. Dery noted that she “took away” the crosswalk striping and the flashing light mentioned in November so as not to give pedestrians a “false sense of security.” The original application was support-
ed by detailed crash analysis and traffic volume reports for Route 7, which was noted on the plans as “not a high-crash corridor.” The projected change at the Plains Road entrance on Route 7 will now include adding a right turn lane from the south and shifting the sidewalk, Dery
about the company’s experience at the Rutland store, to which Casey replied he had not developed that particular store. But in evidence presented to the board at this hearing, Tharon Malay for the Concerned Citizens of Pittsford and Tammy Hitchcock challenged Trudell’s assertion that just one 53-foot Dollar
“THIS DOESN’T WORK. WHY ARE WE TRYING TO MAKE IT WORK? THAT’S THEIR JOB. IT DOESN’T WORK!” LOUD APPLAUSE FOLLOWED. said. The traffic volume evaluation has been completed, and there is no negative impact on the usual traffic patterns, she said. While noting that VTrans data shows traffic volume on Route 7 has dropped significantly in the last 20 years, improvements will increase traffic efficiency by 17 percent, Holsberger asserted. In November, Trudell had stated that one tractor trailer per week would make deliveries, with smaller ancillary trucks daily. At that hearing a resident asked
TOWN OF PROCTOR Invitation for Bids Two Used Municipal Trucks
The Town of Proctor will accept separate sealed bids for a 1995 International 4900 Plow Truck and a 2006 Ford F350 Super Duty Utility Truck until 4:00 p.m. March 26, 2018. Bid will be opened and read aloud at the Selectboard meeting that evening. Trucks will be sold “as is” and the Selectboard reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Trucks will be available after April 1, 2018. Separate bids for each truck shall be sealed and labeled “1995 International” or “2006 Ford” and sent to: Town of Proctor, c/o Stanley Wilbur, Town Manager, 45 Main Street, Proctor, VT 05765. Truck viewing upon request, contact John Corliss, Public Works Foreman at 802-459-2789 or email to road_commissioner@comcast,net. 1995 International 4900 4x2 Plow Truck
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Palm Sunday, March 25th (sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Blessing of the Palms, Choral Holy Eucharist with Passion Gospel
Maundy Thursday, March 29th (chapel) 7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Foot-Washing Good Friday, March 30th (chapel) 12 Noon Good Friday Office,
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General-owned tractor-trailer would be delivering to the store weekly and other “ancillary” deliveries would average three per week on smaller single trucks. Hitchcock presented photos she took of multiple “18-wheelers” from various distributors arriving simultaneously on several occasions at the Dollar General on North Main St. in Rutland. Traffic on Route 7 was stopped, and trucks could be seen parked in customer spaces while waiting their turn at the loading dock. An undated circulation plan included in the application shows space for only one tractor-trailer at the Pittsford loading dock. Casey maintained that one truck is standard for Dollar General but offered that the delivery area could be enlarged. Malay’s written statement also tackled the issue of numbers of trucks, truck size and turning radius, using the same data consulted by Trudell. In November, Dary could not supply the actual turning radius but said a computer program was used to determine accessibility. Malay presented his own calculations for the record, using the same template from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Using Trudell’s own plans, he illustrated that the turning radius of a 53-foot tractor-trailer would cause it to overrun several grass medians and parking spaces, including handicapped spaces, in the store parking area. He also explained that the same truck turning onto Plains Road from the south would have to travel 120 to 220 feet in the oncoming lane to gain clearance for turning in to the store lot. It was pointed out from the audience that “Every truck going into oncoming traffic is not safe.” There was an awkward moment as this information sank in. Attorney Cooper conceded that the turning radius as calculated is “conservative.” Dery noted that the “footprint” is standard for Dollar General. She added that Plains Road from Route 7 to the store entrance will be widened to 25 feet. A debate followed as to how much traffic actually uses Plains Road instead of Route 7. BTS seemed to downplay the
numbers of cars that would take Plains Road to reach the store, especially if the intersection is redesigned, but this view was vigorously rebutted by neighbors and commuters. In an effort to be helpful, some in the audience offered possible solutions, but one woman spoke up, saying, “This doesn’t work. Why are we trying to make it work? That’s their job. It doesn’t work!” Loud applause followed. Barb LaLancette, Kristy Hamilton and Theodore Gillen submitted evidence for the record citing wording from the zoning regulations and the town plan on the “value of appearance and congenial arrangement … related to the objectives of the adopted Town Plan,” and the “preserved rural heritage and character” of Pittsford. LaLancette asserted that the Dollar General application fails to meet these criteria. Noting that the village is “home to many of the great styles of architecture that America was founded on,” Hamilton and Gillen concluded that the scale and appearance of a Dollar Store “in no way conforms” and would have “an undue adverse effect on the character of the neighborhood.” As the hearing wrapped up, Attorney Kupferer noted that of six changes proposed in Attorney Cooper’s recent letter to the board, just two were addressed tonight. Board member Rick Conway commented that he had received inadequate advance notice of changes resulting from statements made at the November meeting, which he found “disturbing.” While the general sense seemed to be, in the words of an attendee, “There are so many things that have to be changed, maybe it’s the wrong site,” Chairman Markowski called for a site visit at 5:30 Monday, March 26, to be followed by a continuation of the hearing. Attorney Cooper said that Act 250 still has to be addressed and permits need to be secured. The Zoning Board hearings are not BTS’ first go-round. On Sept. 27, 2016, BTS and Trudell came before the Environmental Commission of the Natural Resources Board in a warned hearing to provide evidence supporting the Dollar General development. After a third recess order for purposes of gathering more information, BTS withdrew its Act 250 application on May 15, 2017, “in order to … prepare a full application under all ten criteria at a future date,” according to the BTS request. The traffic safety issue is proving to be persistent. Act 250 Criterion 5 (traffic and transportation) drew the most reaction and comment from the audience. At that time Abby Dery countered with many of the same assertions about traffic volume and safety standards that were heard again on March 12.
NEWS BRIEFS • 29A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Big Lenny’s moves indoors in Rutland By Julia Purdy
RUTLAND—To find the real Rutland, just stop in at Big Lenny’s Inside Job. Lenny Montuori will greet you with a booming “Hello, friend!” and will rustle up one of his hot dog specialties as you take in the 400 posters and framed photos on the walls and the catchy mottos. Rutland knows Big Lenny from the hotdog stand he has operated in various spots around the city since 1988, from the Post Road stoplight to Tenneybrook Square in North Main Street, until this year. Now, Big Lenny’s hotdog stand has
found a permanent home—indoors at the corner of Strongs Avenue and Madison Street, overlooking the River Street bridge. “How I ended up coming here,” Montuori said, “Roger, who owns Cara Mia’s, another dear friend of mine, said to me, ‘Lenny, you’re going to be 69 years old this coming year. You gotta make up your mind. You need to go inside. Go see Joe Giancola, the building’s empty, and see what you can do.’” “It was due,” Montuori said, and in October 2017, building owner
Giancola handed him the keys to the ground-floor space, previously a tattoo parlor. “When I opened this I told people it’s a cross between a food truck and a restaurant,” Montuori said. The hot dog cart is not there, but a popcorn machine, banners, neon signs and a vintage pinball machine round out the state-fair atmosphere. Montuori asked Coca Cola for red patio umbrellas and found wooden chairs and tables in perfect condition from a Quizno’s in Essex. A long, glasstopped antique counter was rescued
Soup: Eat; take the bowl home continued from page 23 High School; and professional potters. This event is sponsored for the eighth year by Delta Kappa Gamma Society of women educators. There will be two seatings — one at 4:45 p.m. and the second at 6:15 p.m. — with top quality bowls available at each seating. A raffle for various donated items will also be held. Music for the evening will be provided by Dan Graves. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance at 802-773-1955, 802-747-0569, or 802770-1101; or at Phoenix Books Rutland. All proceeds will be donated to the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC’s Community Food Shelf, and Brandon, Pittsford, Poultney and West Rutland Food Shelves. Rutland High School is located at 22 Stratton Road, Rutland.
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continued from page 1A “They will forever remain visible, tangible reminders of your leadership, vision and dedication. … The new building will be a beautiful, functional resource in our great health care system for both our staff and members of the community. While no object of any size or value can properly express our community’s gratitude to you, we are pleased to honor you, and ensure that your name and legacy will remain familiar to future generations in the Rutland region. Congratulations and thank you.” Tom Huebner was also presented with a rocking chair, the “Coolidge Rocker,” custom made by Clear Lake Furniture in Ludlow, a retirement gift from the medical staff. Sitting in his new chair, Tom Huebner offered these reflections: “I’ve had such a wonderful career. Over the past months people have said to me, you’ve worked so hard to get to retirement. That’s not how I think about it. I work hard because I love it. We get to do work together for our community that makes a difference. Never forget why we’re here. It’s not about financial outcome. It’s about the patients. It’s always about the patients.” Words of praise and thanks came from others during the evening. Vermont Congressman Peter
Welch remarked via video that Huebner’s leadership was “one that will have a lasting impact on the community of Rutland and the landscape of health systems throughout Vermont for many years to come.” Echoing these sentiments, also via video, was Vermont U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy. In his remarks he referenced Huebner’s huge impact on the healthcare conversation both locally and nationally, stating “the medical community will miss your leadership and so will I.” Governor Phil Scott’s remarks touched on a true story from last year where collaboration and cooperation came together in order to help a young patient. This revolved around Rutland Regional clinicians, Regional Ambulance drivers and the plow trucks from the Vermont Agency of Transportation, all working together to get a young patient 70 miles north to the University of Vermont Medical Center. “It took team chemistry to make that happen and it takes a certain kind of person with that gut feel to put the right people together in order to open hearts and minds. So while this story may seem special to most of us, I’m sure there are many more like it left to be told, which exemplifies the care and support each one of you provide to this
community. So I want to thank you for your leadership and commitment and being a role model to many, because what this state, what this country, what this world needs are role models,” Scott said. Other highlights from the 2018 corporators meeting included the election of Rutland Regional Health Services board and Rutland Regional Medical Center board members: Denise Clark (additional term), Mark Foley Jr. (additional term), Dr. Mike Kenosh (additional term), Joe Kraus (additional term) and Mike Solimano (additional term). Outgoing board members Dr. Todd Gregory and Larry Jensen were recognized for their dedicated service. John Casella will be stepping down as board chair, to be succeeded by Vice Chair Mike Solimano. The newly elected 2018 corporators are Laurie Mecier Brochu and Michael Brochu, Richard Bryne, Michelle Cordeiro, Andrew Lamb, Lexi and Don Moore, Traci and Scott Moore, Antonin and Erin Robbason, Debbie Schoch and Steve Walsh, Karen Scolforo, Marcia Stoller, and Carol Van Guilder. Rutland Hospital incorporated in 1892 and opened with four physicians and 10 beds in 1896. Its current mail building was dedicated in 1958 and
renamed Rutland Regional Medical Center in 1983. RRMC is now the largest community hospital and the second largest health care facility in Vermont with a medical staff of 256 physicians trained in 37 specialties. Rutland Regional was honored as “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report for 2017-2018 and recognized as “high performing” in four procedures and conditions: heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hip replacement, and knee replacement. Rutland Regional was the first hospital in Vermont to receive both the Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence and Magnet Recognition® for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation. In 2016 and 2017, RRMC also received Healthcare’s Most Wired® award for the exceptional way the hospital uses technology to build patient engagement.
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Swindled, scammed, phished and conned: the new American way
You’d think I’d have learned to be more discerning about who can be trusted and who cannot, but I realized it’s a continuing theme that pops up in daily life. My experience began 50 years ago at the American College of Monaco. Adam McQueen Vandenberg stole my heart. He was a race car driver. I was a student. He was 24 and debonair. I was “Sweet 16” and quite naive. We Mountain explored the fairytale on Meditation principality hand in By Marguerite te hand, sharing kisses Jill Dye and dreams. When his sister was sick, I visited the hospital to cheer her up and give her flowers, but there was no patient with her name. She wasn’t there. She didn’t exist. When Adam moved into his new digs, I showed up to help him paint. But no apartment had his number nor his name on any floor. I asked a waiter friend about my sweetheart, Adam. “Adam? Mais non, ma chérie,” he replied. “Jean René Datin’s his name. He’s a waiter, 16 years young. His father’s a Monegasque policeman!” He had lied to me, inventing everything! Was he writing a novel, with new chapters each week? I couldn’t believe such a mystery! Although “Adam” didn’t really exist, at least Jean René improved my French! My heart slowly mended and I was alert to unscrupulous wolves in disguise … I thought. The other day I received a call. “Is this Marguerite Jill Dye? This is special agent So and So.” “Special agent?” I gasped, surprised. “This must be serious!” I uttered, perplexed, then she clarified what the call was about, “You received a fraudulent check.” I vaguely recalled a mysterious check, so said, “My husband remembers this better than I,” and I handed the phone over to Duane. They discussed two checks we received last summer, one for him and one for me. When mine arrived, I thought it a miracle – could it be a small inheritance, or possibly an unexpected rebate or a surprise settlement? Duane was suspicious right away and called the law firm on the check – which, it turned out, didn’t exist. When he spoke with the Colorado bank that issued the check, his suspicions were confirmed. He reported the checks to a postal inspector and delivered them to the Rutland post office. The Secret Service agent from Burlington was investigating their purpose and source. “Russians are involved in this type of fraud. When people cash a fraudulent check, they have to pay the bank back, with fees.” To report any scheme that involves U.S. mail, whether it originated by mail, telephone, or internet, you may report it at 1-877-876-2455. Last summer an email invited me to become a local store “secret shopper.” Each assignment would pay $300 to purchase specific sports equipment. I’d report back on customer service and ease in locating merchandise. I thought it would be fun to try, but, as usual, Duane declined. Before the check came to cover my costs, we were traveling so the job was postponed. It’s good I didn’t follow up later, since I’ve learned, it’s another mail fraud check scam. A few years ago, someone from Poland tried to steal funds from our savings account. Our bank prevented their withdrawal, but we had to immediately close the account, open a new one, change automatic payments, and contest late penalties for the next six months. Mountain meditation, page 31A
By Joe Rankin
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Stone walls
When you think about the iconic landforms of the Northeast, what comes to mind? The mountains, of course. The lakes. Of course. Rivers? Probably. But there’s another. Stone walls. An estimated 100,000 miles of them. They might not be as impressive as the Presidential Range
THE OUTSIDE STORY or Moosehead Lake, but collectively they make a big impact on the landscape and the creatures who live there. Stone walls parse the land into finer pieces, creating diverse microclimates and ecosystems and opportunities for creatures of all types, said Robert M. Thorson, a University of Connecticut geology professor, the founder of the Stone Wall Initiative, and the author of three books about New England’s stone walls: “Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England’s Stone Walls”; “ Exploring Stone Walls: A Field Guide to New England’s Stone Walls” and “Stone Wall Secrets” (co-authored with Kristine Thorson.) In “Exploring Stone Walls,” he wrote that “when we encounter a stone wall in the deep woods, we instinctively think of the place as being desolate. This is an illusion. Every stone in every wall is animated with life.” Stone walls literally change things from the soil level on up, Thorson told me in an interview. “Think about shade and sunlight and wind and the implications of that for moisture and temperature. Think about the structure of the wall and the conductivity of the stone relative to the ground. They’re heat pumps and ventilators.” The base of stone walls might be cool and moist, the crevices
like tiny caves. The top might be a desert, dry and barren. On one side of a wall might be woods, the other field. “Walls sort of divide, create and enforce differences,” Thorson said. If you have a wall on a slope it might be capturing soils on the upside, while the soils on the downside might be poorer. “That makes shade or not shade. You have upslope and downslope,” he said. Animals of all types utilize stone walls — from foxes to chipmunks to salamanders. Cats and foxes use them as travel lanes, while the extra elevation could help them spot prey, or predators. When my friends at Northern Woodlands brought in their game cameras last fall, they had some great shots of a bobcat and a black bear on a stone wall. Yes, a black bear. Thorson said Blanding’s turtles migrate to breeding sites along stone walls, where the leaf litter is moister and there’s more protection from predators. “It’s a wall, but it’s also a corridor,” Thorson told me. “You get wet and dry, shady, moist, windward and leeward. It introduces a
more interesting…because of the power of plant and animal communities to adapt to the changes they impose,” said Thorson. When talking about the power of stone walls to attract animal life, Thorson likes to use us as an example. Take a bunch of second graders and assemble them in a field between a pond and a woods edged by a stone wall. Tell them to go find nature and they’ll head for the pond because, well, that’s where they’ve been taught that nature exists. Tell them to go explore, he said, and they’ll head right for the stone wall. Many of us take stone walls for granted. But they are as vulnerable as anything else to human activity. While there are still an estimated 100,000 miles of them in New England, it’s worthwhile noting that, in 1939 mining engineer Oliver Bowles estimated their combined length at 259,000 miles, according to the Stone Wall Initiative. If the rest of them were to disappear, “a surge of physical and biological changes would ripple through the landscape,” Thorson wrote in the epilogue to “Explor-
NEW ENGLAND’S STONE WALLS ARE AT LEAST TWO TIMES THE LENGTH OF THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. vertical billboard to the landscape and increases habitat diversity.” The immensity of the stone wall landform — New England’s stone walls are at least two times the length of the Interstate Highway System — means that is a lot of habitat. While a single pile of rocks might attract a few chipmunks or white-footed mice, imagine that rodent-friendly habitat chained together for miles. Then think about the minks and snakes, the foxes and owls that prey on those rodents and you see how the effect is multiplied up the food chain. Stone walls can, literally, make our landscape come alive. “I just think they’ve made the landscape much
ing Stone Walls.” Woodlands would blend together, soil erosion would increase, and billions of creatures would die, he wrote. What’s more, we would have lost a part of who we are. New England is a place, Thorson wrote, where “human activities are so thoroughly blended into the otherwise natural landscape that the distinction between them is moot and meaningless.” Stone walls create “a landscape in which history and natural history are one in the same.” Joe Rankin writes on forestry, nature and sustainability. He lives in Maine. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.
COLUMNS • 31A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Mountain meditation:
Are we too trusting?
continued from page 30A When Duane received a Visa card call about a gas charge in Miami, we knew someone had stolen our credit card number, from another gas station, most likely. Soon after that, credit card companies required clients’ zip codes. My two Facebook purchases also resulted in unauthorized use of our credit cards. Over the years, we’ve had to cancel American Express, Master Card, and Visa. Many online stores are unscrupulous, mimicking websites with well-known brands. Their prices are clearly competitive because their products are often counterfeit. The shopper’s personal data may be sold to identity thieves. A website’s authenticity can be verified by checking with its name brand companies. So much for ease in some online shopping. Duane posted a check in the box outside Sarasota’s main post office, but the bank statement later showed a higher amount. Someone had fished the envelope out with chewing gum and string, changed the check’s name and dollar amount, and cashed it in Miami at our bank’s ATM. Postal detectives tracked the man down, arrested him, and put him in jail. But his case was one of many insidious stolen check frauds. While I was writing this column, the telephone rang with an “unavailable” number. Could it be the timeshare resale, or lowering mortgage or credit card interest rates? We joined the “do not call list,” but some companies ignore it. They schedule their calls perfectly, interrupting dinner frequently. Ever since my Monaco experience, I’ve considered myself a good character judge. But I learned recently that does not apply in social media. I made a Facebook friend from New York, a U.S. Army surgeon stationed in Syria. We began an amazing conversation about our beliefs, lives, and work. He asked me to join the Google chat room because of its heightened security. With frequent bombings and the high risk, it was necessary to take precautions. He corresponded in between surgeries and was counting the days to retiring. I prayed for his safety and his return and invited him to come to our home. After all, his family is gone, so we’d be like family when he returned. He was orphaned at the age of four when his parents died during the Great Leap Forward in Shanghai, where he was rescued, then raised in New York as the man’s son. He attended New York University and graduated from medical school. He lost his wife 10 years ago in an auto accident in Dubai. The day he received his retirement
Pink Talking Fish:
certificate, he realized he’d made a stupid mistake. He’d packed the paper with his retirement code on it, then locked it up in his Swiss safety box. He asked an English friend to help him cover the hefty fee to ship his safety box to America where it could be opened and the code reported. Without the number he couldn’t retire! His friend would send the check to me – he only needed my bank account number! Google, AOL, my husband and friends all said, “He’s phishing. It’s a scam for sure!” But I couldn’t believe it! It couldn’t be true! I was disheartened and unsure. He seemed so nice. Why would anyone waste so much time getting to know a person so well? But friends shared their experiences with con artists and identity thieves who’d reeled them in for months before their true intentions were revealed. Experts warn we cannot trust anyone we meet through social media. Criminals are lurking everywhere. Con men and criminals are nothing new, but they’ve reached new lows and risen to new heights. They’re phishing for small fish on the internet and attacking big fish in our leadership. Our national security is at high risk. Cyber warfare is here now: Russians have infiltrated our power grid, including nuclear power plants, our water filtration, and aviation systems. Through privatization, many plants lack secure, sophisticated technology to identify cyber insecurity. We’re truly babes in the woods in this new form of warfare. Scams and deals on Capitol Hill reward the rich and punish the poor, corrupting America’s most powerful posts. But the biggest con man of all is in our Oval Office. Just pick up a paper or turn on the TV to see how insidious corruption has become, with lying, cheating, welching, and swindling – just another day in America. Has this become our modus operandi? When our highest leaders are orchestrating such compromising business arrangements, with payoffs, bribes, and Russian collusion, will we ever regain lost ground? Some nations have battled corruption and won, but I fear we’ve strayed too far. When will Americans demand responsible, honest leaders? America, how did this happen? What have we become? The March for Our Lives is March 24. However we can, wherever we can, let’s join the students to demand change now. Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Just like it sounds
continued from page 13A caps off with a piano outro which I get spotlighted on, which I enjoy. Every time Page McConnell does that is a beautiful thing for me to watch. To be able to get to end with that is pretty awesome.” James (now 34) started playing the piano at age 3. He had a church organ in his living room. He said, “Whenever my grandfather would come over, he would fire it up. He didn’t know how to play at all and would just bang on the keys. My parents thought we should get a piano, so we got a piano, and one thing led to another. My father was a big Elton John fan and that’s what he was trying to learn when he bought it. I used to sit next to him and listen to him play and then I would practice those tunes. I kept up with lessons and it was always a thing in my life. It’s something that’s been constant my whole life. I wasn’t sure that I would end up doing it professionally, but I’m very glad that I did. It’s a very exciting career.” I asked James what he loves best about his job. He said he loves the response from the people at the shows. He explained. “Not only the response in a live setting, but the response we get on social media — from all the people who come out and the people who watch us from their couch when we stream our shows live. I think people get a lot of joy from seeing us do what we do. That’s what it’s all about. It’s creating something special for people that’s unique. People can come together in joy to get away from the everyday life hustles. It’s great to be able to be someone who can create joy for other people. That’s a special thing and to be able to make a living doing it, it’s just great. I know I said ‘great’ a lot, but it’s true, and it’s a lot of fun to see the reactions from people. It’s not about us, because we’re playing other peoples’ music. It’s taking those peoples’ music, respecting it and trying to do our best job to do that music justice while putting our own spin on it, having fun with it and keeping it fresh. That will be my final answer.”
The lowdown on those “free” credit scores
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 provided individuals with valuable rights to the credit information that companies keep on them,
MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN but did you know the credit score provided to you may be different from the one provided to lenders? The first thing you should know is that you have a right to see your credit report once annually without cost. Visit annualcreditreport.com. While your credit report can be obtained for free, your credit score will cost you money, except if you have been denied a loan on the basis of your credit score, in which case you may obtain your credit score for free. Your credit score is a
numerical representation of your creditworthiness, which takes into account past and current credit activities, including any late payments, judgments, liens, bankruptcies and foreclosures. When you see an offer for getting your free credit score, it may be a marketing-driven incentive to get you to sign up for a fee-based credit monitoring service. The score may be only available at no cost if you agree to sign up for a trial subscription and don’t cancel prior to the end of that trial period. The dirty little secret of credit scores Before you purchase your credit score, understand that the methodology used to calculate the score you buy is different from that used to determine the credit score lenders receive. There are hundreds of methods for calculating an individual’s credit score, and many lenders use private models
with proprietary outcomes. Still, the correlation between the various possible scores is high, around 90 percent according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In other words, a “good” credit score by one standard will likely also be “good” by another. While knowing your
THE CREDIT SCORE PROVIDED TO YOU MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE PROVIDED TO LENDERS. credit score may be important, it may be more vital to review your credit report to correct any errors that may be hurting your score and take the necessary steps to improve your credit profile. Kevin Theissen is Principal of Skygate Financial Group: kevin@skygatefinancial.com
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SAM - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m a great size for going on family outings and adventures so I hope they take me along. I like lots of different kinds of toys and I’ll even fetch with myself (I’m pretty talented, right?). I’m also as cute as pie.
BUBBLES - 7-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Gray Tabby. I enjoy relaxing on a nice high perch and watching all the goings-on around me. I have pretty large green eyes that I hope will steal your heart away. I am definitely an indoor-only cat.
LOUIE - 1-year-old. Neutered male. Terrier mix. Well, I am super cute, that’s for sure. And I have a sparkling personality and I will make you smile as soon as we meet. I’m fun to be around and I’m social and I enjoy being with people.
PETPersonals female. Domestic Long Hair. Black. I am one stunning little lady! I am very friendly and love people. I like to be held and constant attention by my favorite people is okay with me! I am gentle as well. When I am not lounging you can find me playing.
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LOU LOU - 4-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Gray Tabby. I am super cute! I have beautiful markings and big round golden eyes. I love to play and play and if it’s with my favorite person that is even better. I am definitely a people cat! I am very gentle and love attention.
NICHOLAS - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Orange with white. I will need to be adopted by an experienced cat owner and should live in a quieter home. Sometimes I can get a little over stimulated. I should not go to a forever home with young children.
TIGER - 1-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Gray and white Tabby. As you can see I am quite the catch with my striking stripes and big round eyes. I hear the staff talking about me from time to time saying how handsome and friendly I am.
THOR - 5-year-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull mix. I’m a friendly, outgoing fella who enjoys being with people. I’ll happily sit next to you if you scratch my back and give me some extra love and attention. I know how to sit and I love treats so I’m sure I can learn more commands and maybe even some tricks!
MARIAH 2-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Medium Hair. Tortoiseshell. I am a dainty little kitty who will make you swoon. I am very gentle and laid back. My markings are very unique and when I meow it is so quiet it’s almost like I am whispering. I am absolutely adorable!
LUCIA - 1-year-old. Spayed
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TERRANCE - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown Tabby. I am a sweet fella. I am shy and quiet. I like to keep to myself but I do come out of my shell when I am getting attention. I love to get scratched under my chin and behind my ears.
MILANA 2-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. I am a sweet little kitty with lots of love to give. I love to be held, I love to cuddle, and I love to play! I am very gentle and tidy as well. I use my litter pan and really appreciate having a big fluffy blanket to lounge on.
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COMO My name is Como and my friends at Woof While You Walk have sponsored my adoption fee! I am a year old and need a special owner. I am shy, but sweet and will become your next best friends! Children ages 10 plus, no cats and large female dogs would be best for my FURever home.We are having a cat and rabbit spay clinic on April 3. Call 802885-3997 for more information.
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LUCY - 8-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Calico. I am a sweet little kitty. I am docile and enjoy lounging on a big comfy blanket. I really like lying by a window with the sun shining down on me. I lived in a quiet home and would like to keep it that way.
All of these pets are available for adoption at
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BELLA Hi! My name is Bella and I’m a 2-year-old spayed female Mixed Breed. I was adopted as a puppy from Lucy Mackenzie and returned because it wasn’t the right household for me. Since I’ve been back at Lucy Mackenzie, we’ve been working hard on building my confidence, and finding healthy ways to get my energy out. I’ve been doing lots of new things, including meeting strangers, having lots of walks and play time outdoors, and even going through obedience training classes with one of my favorite people. From what I understand, it’s important for me to be safely exposed to new environments and people, to help me feel more confident. My ideal home is one where there are no cats (sorry, cats), no young children (sorry, young children), and adults that are willing to help me grow and be consistent in my training. It would be a definite plus if you like to go on long walks, too. If you’ve been looking to adopt a dog, and have the patience needed to help me succeed, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt. We’re open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at lucymac. org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. We hope to see you soon!
HOROSCOPES • 33A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
The balance of the Equinox An equal and opposite force
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under an Aries Moon, in the wake of Saint Paddy’s Day, on the eve of the Vernal Equinox. On the 19th, the Moon turned Void-of-Course when it then entered Taurus. As far as the Equinox goes, the Sun will move into Aries on Tuesday, March 20. From my perspective, this is the highlight of the week. For a change of pace, instead of dissecting the aspects, I’m going to use a piece that I wrote for “The Old Girls’ Book of Dreams” to beam in on what this cross quarter is all about, and to give you an idea of what happens whenever the Sun moves through Aries. Here we go: “I look forward to the Spring Equinox more than I do my birthday. The anticipation comes from I don’t know what. Maybe it’s because the male vibration is all over the place. And I literally feel like I’m 16 years old, sitting on the front porch, waiting for this gorgeous guy to show up and remind me what being a woman is all about. Spring Fever hits everyone like a ton of bricks. And it’s because the internal stuff that goes on all winter ripens on the first day of Spring. It’s so interesting to me that school kids, and those of us who still like to play, take an egg out of the fridge at the Equinox just to see if it really will stand up by itself on the kitchen counter. This experiment is so symbolic. Because this “Ovum” is the end result of all the inner, female work it took a winter to process. And on the 20th of March whatever we’ve done inside has reached a point where it has to be balanced by a force equal and opposite to its own or it will not develop any further. As much as many of us would like to think so, female energy alone is not enough. The creation process has a male aspect, too, and that male aspect shows up in all his glory the moment the Sun moves into Aries. So after four months of being whole and complete within ourselves all of a sudden there’s this “guy” energy permeating the universal matrix. He’s not being crude and boorish, but he’s doing what comes naturally to him
IT’S SPRING FEVER TIME. DO SOMETHING SEXY. BRING THAT MALE ENERGY IN. AND WHEN YOU COME UP FOR AIR REMEMBER, THE DREAMS YOU’VE BEEN STIRRING FOR THE LAST FOUR MONTHS WON’T GO ANYWHERE IF YOU DON’T SURRENDER THEM TO THE UNIVERSE. because at this point that’s his function. We may fool ourselves into thinking that we need to fend him off and be ladylike, but deep inside we know better—and the truth is we don’t want to. If this “egg” we’ve created isn’t impregnated soon the dreams we’ve been nurturing “ain’t gonna” go nowhere. That’s all there is to it. It must be time to talk about sex. I have been working on my PhD in this particular area since I was 18 and I still know practically nothing about it… At this point in my “research” my understanding of sex is that the male gets his power... by being in the presence of the force that awakens in the female when she is in a state of ecstasy. And it serves him to keep her in this state as often, and as much as possible because it’s his power source—and the more he’s around it, the more empowering it is for him on every level of his Being. The reason most middle-aged males are bored stiff sexually, or strung out on porn and Viagra is because they’re oblivious to this secret... It’s Spring Fever time. Do something sexy. Bring that male energy in. And when you come up for air remember, the dreams you’ve been stirring for the last four months won’t go anywhere if you don’t surrender them to the universe. Something needs to spark those visions up and the male force that takes over the unified field when the Sun moves into Aries is there to fertilize them. There are countless ways to be “orgasmic.” Whatever you conjured up back in February will begin to take form if you allow it to come out. So go sit on the porch (sit anywhere you like!) and let nature take its course.” I hope you have enjoyed this. Have a wonderful Equinox, and take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
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Aries
Cancer
Libra
Capricorn
March 21 - April 20
June 21 - July 20
September 21 - October 20
December 21 - January 20
he rate of change is accelerating. If you think it’s all going to stay the same, guess again. If you’re in touch with things, the next few weeks are bound to open your eyes wide enough to see that whatever this looks like, it’s a good thing. “86” your resistance to changing the scenery, and release any fears that you might have about the consequences. If you’re the least bit hesitant, or too stuck to get off the pot, you will miss the point, and blow the chance of a lifetime. Ten years from now you will look back on this and smile, knowing that it was the point where you were born again.
t might be time to haul back and reconsider your plans, just one more time. As much as whatever you’re up to seemed like the most sensible thing, there’s a lot that you can’t see and too much stands in the way. I’m not telling you what to do, but you’ve gotten stuck on the idea that there’s only one solution, when in fact the realm of possibilities is infinite. Those who care are doing their best to introduce you to another way to see this. My best advice would be to look around before you stubbornly insist on a course of action that could be the last thing you need.
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his is a defining moment. You have just begun to see the forest for the trees. As the need to get to the bottom of things overrides all of your excuses, you have realized that the whole ball of wax is in dire need of an overhaul. At first glance, you figured you could change the scenery, or buy yourself off, but now that you’ve been ruminating on this for a while, it’s clear that nothing will change until you open the Pandora’s Box that contains what’s left of the past. Never fear. All of us reach the point where the sidewalk ends. The next few months will make or break you.
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hat do you do now? If you’re feeling stuck and you don’t know how to handle this, remind yourself that whatever’s going on is giving you more than one reason to open your life, your mind, and your heart. To be too fearful, or too set in your ways to tune in to what’s next would be a mistake. Thinking that what you thought you “ought to do” will work in a situation that is both unique, and begging you to connect with your own truth is insane. Under oodles of pressure to fit the mold, open your eyes; what works for everyone else could be the last thing you need.
Taurus
Leo
Scorpio
Aquarius
April 21 - May 20
July 21 - August 20
October 21 - November 20
January 21 - February 20
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ou have managed to work your way to the top in a situation that most people would not even be able to find themselves in. Now that you’re here the view is even more incredible than you imagined. For the time being you will be happy enough to bask in the light of whatever this accomplishment has done for you. Within two months there will be a whole other kettle of fish and you will wonder how the unpredictable nature of things keeps challenging your sense of order. Be prepared for a few tremors to rock your world and send you off in a new direction.
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ou may need to get off of your cloud long enough to get real about what’s going on. The spiritual “fix,” and/or the over-idealization of things is often nothing more than a denial mechanism. There’s a gap between what you have chosen to live with, and what you came here for. To try to preserve things that either won’t change, or are in dire need of a transformation, isn’t serving your purpose. At this point you seem to be waiting for people and situations to turn into a completely different animal. Think about that for two minutes and consider the virtues of moving on.
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e wary of people who show up on your doorstep with a big smile and something that looks like an offer you can’t refuse. The temptation to say “yes” to things will be easily fed by promises that they are unable to keep. You’ve been down this road 100 times. Some things are fated, but in the moment when it’s time to decide to go this way or that, your free will calls the shots. Be mindful of the tendency to give people more credit than they deserve, and remember: life is a school, this is a test, but it’s one that you’ve already taken, and this time the answer is: just say “no.”
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tretching your limits is the key to so much of what’s going on with you right now. You have become a slave to expectation. In other words: your beliefs about what’s possible and your ideas about “the way things are supposed to be,” need to be reframed in light of experiences that defy analysis. Nothing is what we think it is and there is no set prescription for getting through anything. You may think this needs to go a certain way, but if you leave things alone and step out of the way you just might tune into a miracle, and learn more about life in the process.
Gemini
Virgo
Sagittarius
Pisces
May 21 - June 20
August 21 - September 20
November 21 - December 20
February 21 - March 20
he tables are turning if they haven’t already and a whole new story is emerging out of things that you thought would never get settled. If you are relieved, at the same time, these new dynamics have altered some of your plans. Not being free to go forward until a few other issues get straightened out is where it’s at. Within the normal framework of expectations and responsibilities you are restless and wondering if your next move will multiply your options or turn out to be a one way ticket to boring. Remain patient. Give life a chance to be miraculous.
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ou have enough to keep you busy for a while. It would be great if you could loosen up enough to make it fun. Too much internal pressure, too much responsibility, and a dose of guilt that piles the weight of the past onto what is heavy enough, isn’t working for you. The last thing you need is to have life shut off the light that makes you shine. If this has to do with the burden of expectation, you are in no mood to be controlled by anything. Anyone who tries to tell you what to do needs to know that they will get more of whatever they want from you if they let you be.
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ou are in for a big surprise. What happens next is subject to other people’s choices and their actions. How things go will depend on the extent to which you are open, and loving enough to understand where they’re coming from. Up until now you’ve had it all under control. At this point it comes down to letting go of the need to keep things the way they have always been. In many ways you are clear that anything’s better than this. At the point where what you’ve done everything in your power to preserve has to answer to the truth, who knows what is meant to be?
Mother of the Skye
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eady or not, it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee! Little did you know that whoever’s in charge breaks down the set and changes the scenery in regularly timed cycles. This coincides with the fact that your mind has been blown by others who are out in front and turning you on to things that never occurred to you before. I see you questioning everything and pressing needs to make decisions that bear no resemblance to your best laid plans. Don’t let this worry you. If anything, you are open and flexible enough to embrace what looks like the latest clue to the new direction.
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 29A from Giancola’s warehouse. Music is oldies-but-goodies from the 50s and 60s. Montuori has plans to install window awnings to restore the look of the old-time corner store. But the eatery is more than just an eatery for Montuori. It’s also a homecoming of sorts. “I moved here in 1979 and I lived right here on Madison Street and I used to love this corner and I’ve always loved this building,” he said. Montuori and his partner of 18 years, Susan, still live on Madison Street. The story of the corner of Madison Street and Strongs Avenue is told in black-and-white vintage photos showing a succession of Italian food markets and variety stores. The tire store across the street was once a bakery, he said. “I started getting a vision,” he said. “I said, I’d like to get all my stuff and bring it down here.” The walls of the store are papered with some 400 pictures from his personal collection. There are framed photos of celebrities from Sophia Loren to Albert Einstein, Mohammed Ali to an authentic mug shot of Frank Sinatra, Montuori’s own childhood, customers at his carts, and views of Rutland’s downtown from the early 20th century. Jack Kennedy visited Rutland and had his picture taken, as did Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Montuori got the posters of World War II, circuses and boxing matches, Big Band concerts, advertisements and movies off the internet and printed them out in full color. Montuori grew up in Waterbury, Conn. His father was a grocer and he grew up in the business, selling homemade Italian ices and hotdogs on breaks from school. His grandfather arrived in Waterbury in the late 1800s from south central Italy, bought a house and moved la nonna here. He said the family still keeps olive orchards and exports wine, and Montuori visited once as a young man. “My ex-wife wanted to move to Vermont,” he said. “I was originally going to move to Lyndonville. I had a machinist background, and there was a factory there.” But his prospective boss warned them about “six months of hard winter” and no shopping malls. On their way back south, they stopped off in Killington and learned
that the Red Clover Inn, where they often stayed, was looking for a chef. An apartment was becoming available on Madison Street, as well. “Everything fell into place,” he said. After a multi-year stint at the Red Clover Inn, he worked as a chef for restaurants, all of which closed eventually – The Governor’s Table at the junction of routes 4 and 7 and Luigi’s Little Naples on Route 4 across from the now vacant Churchill’s. Then a regular at Luigi’s, Reggie Groeneveld, went to Boston and brought back a pushcart, which they set up on the corner of Post Road and Route 7. Montuori showed off the evolution of his hotdog stand in framed photos. “Reggie and I, we loved it,” he reminisced. “When we originally opened it was February of 1988, 30 below zero, I looked like the Abominable Snowman, and we said, ‘Know what, this isn’t going to work.’ So we opened up
the people who come in here,” she said. “Everybody knows everybody. I worked at the Midway Diner the last four years, what I loved about it was the people. It’s really nice to see the revitalization. My mom, my whole family is from down in ‘the Gut’” (ethnic southwest Rutland neighborhoods). Joanne Trucker taught science for 31 years at Rutland Middle School and is now retired. She also does reiki therapy and angel readings. She worked part-time at The Governor’s Table, where she met Montuori. “It’s good energy, it’s just a happy place,” she said. Trucker said people were “lining up out the door” on opening day, Feb.20, 2018. Montuori has kept the cart’s hot dog menu and added soft pretzels, popcorn, and ice cream novelties. He uses all-meat hotdogs with natural casings and offers his own “sweet-
“WHEN I OPENED THIS I TOLD PEOPLE IT’S A CROSS BETWEEN A FOOD TRUCK AND A RESTAURANT,” MONTUORI SAID. in the spring.” First the pushcart sprouted patio umbrellas, then was replaced by a small trailer, which year by year morphed into a fully enclosed hotdog cart with heat and a radio. “I was chef at Luigi’s Little Naples and doing this. I was selling out of the cart from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., go home, wash up and go in for dinner. I’d show up at 4:45 and go until midnight, then go home and stop for supplies, then get up and do it again,” he said. “My buddy said, ‘Lenny, you’re going to have a heart attack. Either you’re going to be a chef or the hotdog man.’ So I said, ‘You know what, I’d rather be the hotdog man, it’s more fun, I go home at 4 o’clock and I’m with my family, I don’t work holidays and I don’t work Sundays.’ Over the years I’ve met so many people and had so much fun.” Montuori has two employees now. Dawn Chilos is a Rutland person who has worked in restaurants since she was 12. March 10 was her first day. “It’s great, I’m so happy to see all
with-a-bite” relishes, apple cider and maple mustard, which he bottles in a rented space in Mount Holly. “If it wasn’t for Reggie Groeneveld … he made this all happen,” said Montuori. “After the first summer he had to go back to Long Island and left the cart with me.” He also expressed gratitude for the many others who have helped him make his dream a reality. “He brings a wonderful personality to downtown. We’re keeping our eye open for any potential funding he would quality for,” said Lyle Jepson, executive director of Rutland Economic Development Corporation. It seems there’s nobody Montuori doesn’t know and who doesn’t know him. On a recent weekday, a steady stream of people came in to eat. People walking or driving by wave or put their head in to greet him. Six degrees of separation seems in full operation here. But there’s no need for a newcomer to worry about walking in on a big family gathering, because, as the slogan says, Big Lenny’s Inside Job is “where friends become family.”
SERVICE DIRECTORY • 35A
The Mountain Times • March 21-27, 2018
Safety discussions at Two Rivers
By Stephen Seitz
LUDLOW—A recent school shooting in Florida and a close call in Fair Haven, where a student plot was foiled in time, have school systems everywhere pondering their safety measures, and the Two Rivers Supervisory Union is one of them. “School safety is one of our highest priorities,” Two Rivers Superintendent Meg Powden said. “Our students should learn in a safe and comfortable environment.” There is one proposal with no place on the table. “I am certainly not in favor of arming our teachers,” Powden said. The Two Rivers Supervisory Union comprises Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mount Holly and Plymouth. School safety was already under consideration in Two Rivers, in
light of a security audit by state school liaison officer Robert L. Evans, who met with all seven principals in the supervisory union’s jurisdiction back in December. Evans wrote that preparing a school crisis plan entailed six steps: forming a collaborative planning team; understanding the situation; determining the goals and objectives; developing the plan; preparation, review and approval; and putting the plan into effect. “The plan should provide an overview of the school-specific approach to safety and security and emergency management and is intended to be used by the school, local emergency first responders and members of the community,” Evans wrote. “Threator hazard-specific annexes specify the goals and objectives and courses of actions to be taken by the school in
order to deal with a particular hazard or threat such as an earthquake or active shooter. Similar to functional annexes, threat- and hazard-specific annexes describe how the school manages the functions before, during and after an emergency.” Powden said her schools are working on it. “The principals will be reviewing the audit and they’ll determine what to do for their schools,” she said. “We’ll fully review our crisis planning.” Powden said that there have been training exercises, including active shooter drills, in the schools. “We have to do drills every month,” Powden said. “Relations with first responders varies among the communities, so we’re talking about closer ties with first responders and hazard coordinators.”
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continued from page 1A Administrators also met with students in each grade to talk about security. WUHS Principal Garon Smail said a number students wanted to be involved in making sure their school was safe. Rutland High School conducted an active shooter drill in collaboration with Vermont State Police and Rutland County Sheriff’s Department about a week after the Parkland tragedy. The drill is conducted annually, according to a recent news release. “We have a comprehensive safety plan,” said Rutland City Public Schools Superintendent Mary Moran. “A safety team meets regularly,” she said. Moran, like others, said all they can do is plan. “Any school could struggle with such a thing,” said Moran, adding that no public space is safe. “It’s not just schools,” she said. “It’s frightening.” Scott told the attendees of the Rutland conference that he has a list of action items for the task force. Those include evaluating the current background check process, increasing the age to buy a firearm to 21, allowing temporary removal of firearms in the event of violent threat and banning bump stocks. He also said he wanted to strengthen the state’s mental health system. Scott said his proposal wouldn’t take gun rights away from law-abiding citizens. “I think most of us agree, no child should be afraid to go to school and no parent should be afraid to put their kids on the bus. And unfortunately, in this everchanging world, we find ourselves with both those scenarios,” he said. Walkouts Many students are also starting to take action into their own hands. Last week, students across the nation walked out of their classrooms in a national protest movement stemming from Congress’s inaction to tighten gun laws. The 17-minute walkout on March 14, the one
month anniversary, of the Parkland shooting was organized by teenagers in an activist group called Women’s March Youth EMPOWER. About 200 WUHS students in grades 7-12 walked out of their classrooms. They made speeches and memorialized the Parkland victims. Some students held signs for tighter gun laws. The walkout and the message behind it also created controversy at some schools. Some area schools prevented students from walking out of their classrooms. Others controlled the event by having organized protests. Some feared letting students outside would open up a dangerous potential shooter situation. WUHS student Molly Thompson, one of the organizers behind the walkout at her school, said some people wanted to do a memorial service instead of a gun protest to eliminate the controversy surrounding gun rights. The school ended up doing a combination of protesting and memorializing. “While it’s important to remember the victims, I felt we needed to talk about the actual issues at hand and open up a conversation about what can be done. That’s the point of the walkout, after all,” said Thompson, age 16. She said the shooting in Parkland made her realize, “This could happen to anyone. We can’t guarantee that it won’t happen in or near my school too. We can’t guarantee safety,” she said. “The Fair Haven incident only reinforced this idea.” Thompson made a speech for the walkout. She also organized an event prior for students to make protest signs. Thompson hopes Congress listens to students and takes action. “I truly believe we are the future and that we can make a difference,” she said. While Rutland schools were closed due to a blizzard last Wednesday, March 14, Moran said students were planning a memorial for the Parkland victims March 24 from 12-1 p.m. at Main Street Park.
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STRONG R E N TA L I N V E S T M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y ! K I L L I N G TO N G AT E WAY CONDOS! Penthouse newly renovated two level, 2 bed/2 bath. Hardwood flooring throughout, wood burning fireplace in dining/living area, updated kitchen, two separate balconies w/views, sold furnished! $114,500. Also available, 1 Bedroom w/ Den + full bath newly updated. $79K priced to sell! Gateway Owners enjoy a great owner’s lounge/game room, private ski lockers, tennis courts, and a beautiful in-ground pool in the summer months! 2 miles to Pico Ski Resort, minutes to downtown Rutland & super close to the World Class Killington year round Resort. For more info or to schedule a showing call Tucker Lange, Sales Associate & Realtor, Peak Property Real Estate. Mobile 303-818-8068 or Killington Office 802-7751700. KILLINGTON—2 BDRM 1.5 bath condo, Mountain Green bldg. 2. FP, ski lockers, health club membership. $92K. Owner, 800-576-5696. LAND FOR SALE: Improved building lot in Killington neighborhood with ski home benefits. Views. Call 802422-9500.
All Positions: Chef Prep Cook Bartenders Servers Please call to inquire or apply in person: 2384 Killington Road - 802-422-3636
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, 802-775-5111. ERA MOUNTAIN Real Estate, 1913 US Rt. 4, Killington— killingtonvermontrealestate. com or call one of our real estate experts for all of your real estate needs including Short Term & Long Term Rentals & Sales. 802-7750340. KILLINGTON PICO REALTY Our Realtors have special training in buyer representation to ensure a positive buying experience. Looking to sell? Our unique marketing plan features your very own website. 802-4223600, KillingtonPicoRealty. com 2814 Killington Rd., Killington. (next to Choices Restaurant). KILLINGTON VALLEY Real Estate PO Box 236, 2281 Killington Rd., Killington. 802422-3610 or 1-800-833-KVRE. Email: kvre@vermontel.net THE PERFORMANCE GROUP real estate 1810 Killington Rd., Killington. 802422-3244 or 800-338-3735, vthomes.com, email info@ vthomes.com. As the name implies “WE PERFORM FOR YOU!”
LOUISE HARRISON REAL ESTATE: An independent broker offering professional guidance and representation to buyers and sellers in the greater Killington, Mendon, Rutland area. 30 years experience. Available by appointment 7 days a week at the location of your choice. 8 Mountain Top Rd, Chittenden. LouiseHarrison.com, 802747-8444. PEAK PROPERTY Real Estate, 1995 US Route 4, Killington. VTproperties. net. 802-775-1700, 802353-1604. Marni@ peakpropertyrealestate.com. Specializing in homes/condos/ land/commercial/investments/ winter rentals. Representing sellers & buyers all over Central Vt. PRESTIGE REAL Estate of Killington, 2922 Killington Rd., Killington. Specializing in the listing & sales of Killington Condos, Homes, & Land. Call toll free 800398-3680 or locally 802-4223923. prestigekillington.com. SKI COUNTRY Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd., Killington. 8 0 2 - 7 7 5 - 5 111 , 8 0 0 - 8 7 7 5111. SkiCountryRealEstate. com - 8 agents to service: K i l l i n g t o n , B r i d g e w a t e r, Mendon, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Rochester, Stockbridge & Woodstock areas. Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals. Open 7 days/wk, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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. K I L L I N G TO N M A L L f o r sale, 4-apartments, 2-stores, 1-nightclub/restaurant, 1-50s diner restaurant. 4 acres plus building. Call office 800-6942250 or cell 914-217-4390. Ron Viccari.
RENTALS KILLINGTON SUNRISE Summer Rental. Furnished 1BR condo available 4/30 to 10/31/18. $850 month includes all utilities and amenities. No smoking or pets. 203-770-8653.
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Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free ads are free. WA N T E D : Wa n t e d 2 - 3 bedroom condo/small house to rent for the remainder of the season. Mike- 917-224-3623. APARTMENTS for rent: 1, 2 BR units available. Nonsmokers only. $750/$850, all included. 15 min. to Downtown. Mendon. 802770-8786. 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. K I L L I N G T O N R O YA L FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www. killingtonroyalflush.com, 802746-4040.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate and rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you’ve been discrimination against, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777.
FOR SALE VERMONT IS MIGHTY WHITE out there, but when the weather turns you’ll want your bike between your legs, not in for repair! So break it out and bring it down to GREEN MOUNTAIN BIKES in Rochester for a spring tune. If we can’t fix it, we’ll throw it away for you and help you pick out a new one. 7 days, 10-6, 800-767-7882. 2009 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PZEV 5 spd manual, AWD, maroon. 160K miles. $4,500 OBO. Call or text 802282-2585. 2004 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser — Runs well. Winter & Summer tires. Some rust. 80K miles $1,400 or best offer. Call 802-236-9593. SET OF 4 Winterforce studded snow tires, 195/60R15. No faults, bought Oct. 13 for 2014 Fiesta, drove 200 mile, traded in the car. $500 new, asking $350 o.b.o. Need to sell! Call Julia at 802-4832020, Rutland Town. FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.
FREE FREE REMOVAL of scrap metal & car batteries. Matty, 802-353-5617.
SERVICES SNOW REMOVAL: Roofs, walkways, etc. Professional Property Maintenance, 802558-6172.
WANTED STILL BUYING and appraising coins, stamps, precious metals, watches, art and historical items. I have moved from VT, but can easily help new and existing clients through email and US Postal Service. Member ANA, APS, NAWCC and New England Appraisers Association. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085 or email rbarn64850@aol.com.
Harvey’s Plumbing and Excavating LLC HELP WANTED Harvey’s Plumbing and Excavating is an earth and mechanical contractor located in Rochester, VT.
Full time year around heavy equipment operator to start in mid March. Applicant needs: Experience operating a variety of equipment Clean driving record Knowledge of equipment maintenance Ability to read site plans Work as a team member Dependable transportation to shop
CDL Class A driver’s license preferred. Compensation depends on experience.
E-mail resume to harveype@sover.net
Call 802-767-3241 or 767-3318
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Classifieds:
Real Estate, Rentals, For Sale, etc.
continued from page 36A IS IT IMPORTANT to you that persons with developmental disabilities be regarded as valued citizens with the same entitlements as nondisabled individuals? Is it also important to you that this group of individuals be provided with opportunities for full participation within the community? If you truly believe in these human rights and are willing to advocate for this population, the position of a Board of Director for ARC Rutland Area is for you! We are in need of filling seats on the ARC Rutland Area Board of Directors, email Lisa@ARCRutlandArea. org for more info.
EMPLOYMENT BOOKKEEPER - Part time office assistant for service c o m p a n y. Q u i c k B o o k s experience required. Flexible hours between 20 and 30 a week. Responsible for accounts receivable, payable, weekly payroll, etc. Email Blodorn@yahoo. com. PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER for well-respected Killington inn to start immediately. 15-20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling possible. Experience preferred, but will train. Reliable transportation necessary. Call 802-4223407. WA I T S TA F F n e e d e d a t Drewski’s. Please call 802422-3816 or stop in for an application.
SNOWMOBILE VERMONT is now taking applications for inside and outside positions. Weekend and holidays are a must and computer skills are a plus. Call 802-422-2121. PHAT ITALIAN - All positionsall Shifts. Cook, deli, cashier. Please call to inquire or apply in person: 2384 Killington Road, Killington; 802-4223636. ON THE ROCS - All positions. Chef-prep cookbartenders-servers. Please call to inquire or apply in person: 2384 Killington Road, Killington; 802-422-3636. PASTA POT is looking for energetic staff to join our team. Positions include wait staff, pizza/prep cook & dishwasher. Apply in person at Pasta Pot on Route 4, Killington (Thurs.Sun., 5-10 p.m.) or call 802422-3004. INN AT LONG TRAIL seeking experienced cook/prep cook. Pay commensurate with experience. Email (ilt@ innatlongtrail.com) resume or brief work history, or call 802-775-7181 to set up interview appointment. Will train competent and motivated individual. Weekends and holidays a must. CASEY’S CABOOSE is looking for some great people to help us continue to rebuild Killington’s most loved restaurant. Immediate help, and fall and ski seasons. All positions considered. Part time positions available, too. Email resume and cover letter to john@caseyscaboose. com, or stop by and introduce yourself.
MOGULS SEEKING: Line cooks, wait staff; full time and part time work available. 802-422-4777. Apply daily, open 7 days. LINE COOK Needed at Preston’s Restaurant at Killington/Pico Ski Resort. Prepare and produce a wide variety of menu items, perform a variety of complex cooking tasks, meal service and proper plating of all meals. Full time-seasonal. Apply online at www.killington.com/ jobs or in person at Killington Human Resources. 4763 Killington Rd. Killington, VT 05751. 800-300-9095. EOE. PASSIONATE about fresh food: FT DELI POSITION: 40 hours/wk. Excellent pay. Nights 12-8 p.m. Food service experience preferred. SEASONAL PT DELI: 32 +hours/wk. Weekends. Bridgewater Corners Country Store, 5680 US ROUTE 4. Call or text resume to attention Wendy 802-2991717.
Want to submit a classified? Email classifieds@ mountaintimes.info or call 802-422-2399. Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free ads are free.
Gymnastics:
Cobra teams excel at meet
continued from page 14A third-year member, won the state title on vault (8.775) while Izabella Adams of East Dorset, a third-year member, won the state title on floor (9.55). Jada Hughes of Wallingford, a third-year member, won the state title on bars (9.625), beam (9.425) and all-around (36.925). Teammate Abigail McChesney of Pawlet, a fifth-year member, won the state title in the 11-to12-year-old age group on beam (9.525) and qualified as one of the eight athletes to represent Vermont in the Xcel Gold Regional Championships in Boston in May. This is McChesney’s second year qualifying for the Regional team. Saturday evening concluded with the highly anticipated USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Level 7-10 meet. McKenna Greene, Lili Zens and Maleah Jones won the second place state title in the Level 7 competition; all of their routines made up the team score of 108.550. Greene of Rutland, a six-year member, tied for the state title on floor (9.50) in the 13-14 year old age group. Zens of Sunderland, a third-year member, qualified for an All-Star spot in the Level 7 Regional Championships. Ella Tashjian of Manchester, a fifthyear member and only Cobra Level 8 competitor, showed her athleticism by winning all five state titles in the 8-to-11 year old age group. She scored an 8.45 on vault, 8.65 on bars, 8.45 on beam and a 9.45 on floor. Tashjian’s 35.00 AA score earned
her a spot on the Level 8 Vermont Regional team, to be held in Springfield, Mass., in April. Sunday’s competitions were dedicated to the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic program. By 8 a.m., 92 Level 3 competitors packed the floor with high energy. The seven-member Cobra team finished third on bars, but fell short of their team goal by just .15 and settled for a fifth place team finish with a 112.15 team total. Jayla Eugair of Brandon, a second-year member, won the 12+ age group state titles on bars (9.525), floor (9.45) and all-around (37.85). The Cobra team wrapped up the weekend with an impressive performance during the Level 6 meet. This 11-member team placed second in bars, beam and floor but settled for a third place finish with a 111.15 team total. Robin Tashjian of Manchester, a fourth-year member, won the state title on vault (9.375) in the 8-10 year old age group. MacKenzie Carlson of Rutland, a six-year member, won the state title on bars (8.85) and all-around (36.45) in the 15+ age group. Karena Kuehl of Rutland, a five-year member, won all five state titles in the 11-to-12-yearold group with a 9.4 on vault, 8.825 on bars, 9.625 on beam, 9.475 and a 37.325 in the allaround.
Courtesy Performance Photography
Chloe Mol, beam state champion on the Bronze team, strikes a pose on the mat.
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Beautiful cleared building lot on Cubs Concourse in the heart of Killington. This gently sloping lot offers some winter views of the Sherburne Valley, VT WW permit/3BR dwelling, driveway is roughed in. $89,000
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REAL ESTATE • 39A
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Prestige Real Estate of Killington Exclusively Killington!
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Stunning home on 14+ acres
Trailview Drive: ½ acre lot w/septic design and great views ‐ $299K Elbow Road: 10+ acre home site with shared septic in great neighborhood $125K
Topridge: Direct ski in ski out 3BR 4BA townhouses starting at $599K Sunrise: Direct ski in ski out 1BR units starting at $127.5K 2BR 2BA beautifully updated $195K Pico Village: Direct ski in ski out 3BR 2BA $199K
SKI HOME SHUTTLE OUT Trail Creek: Ski home 1BR 1BA for $115K 1BR 1BA + loft for $159K Highridge: Ski home 2BR+loft 3BA updated! $259K 4BR 3BA rarely available! $299K
Stunning 6000 sqft mountain home with 2‐ car garage on 14.5 acres in quiet neighborhood near golf course. $699K
Spectacular home in Sunrise Single family home with 6 bedrooms, 8‐1/2 baths, 5 2+ car garage on 2.9 acres. Sunrise amenities included. $989K
The Vistas at Sunrise Beautiful Craftsman style 4BR 5BA single family home with ski in ski out access $1,395,000
PINNACLE 1BR 1BA for $119.9K 3BR 2BA for $189K
Great Eastern trailside: (3) ski in ski out 1/3rd acre lots w/septic design ‐ $399K each Mini Drive: (2) ski in ski out ½ acre lots w/septic design ‐ $349K each
Winterberry townhome Unique 3BR 3.5BA detached townhome with cherry floors and granite counters. $499K
THE WOODS 2BR/2.5BA townhomes start at $149.9K 3BR 3.5BA townhome for $215K
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Spacious home w/ 6 Bedrms & 4 baths. A Spectacular kitchen any cook would love! 3 levels of living area, one w/ wet bar & wd.frpl. Room for everyone and everything! Master bedrm. w/ it’s own deck & master ba. $695,000
Spacious 4 bedrm.3 Baths Great rm. w/ kit, dn. Area & lv.area. A second lg. lv. Area plus a rec rm. 3 living areas & ski access from your door Long range Mtn views, deck Sauna, Hot tub $555,000
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NEAR GREEN MTN NTL GOLF COURSE! • 5BR/3BA, 19 Ac, 2-car garage • Just like new! 3BR/3BA suites • South West Mtn range views • Granite, maple floors, ½ BA, 5Ac • Mud room, game room • Open flr plan w/cathedral ceiling • Sauna/jet tub/furnished • Garage: heated, tall doors & • Guest wing w/den storage $545K House Generator, large deck $579K
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• South-facing Townhouse • 3-level, 2br + loft, 3BA • Furnished & Equipped, Pool, Tennis • x-country trails around Kent Pond $245K
• 4BR/3BA home w/wood stove • Furnished & equipped • Detached garage w/1BR apt. • Washer/dryer, new indoor oil tank $345K
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• 4br/3ba, 3 acres • 2-car garage • Workshop & shed • Master w/whirlpool • Large kitchen-with den • Open liv-dining • Furnished $360K
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SPRING PASS $ 219 Valid beginning March 16, 2018
SIGNATURE SPRING EVENTS Vermont Brewers Festival, March 24 Hibernation Park Jam, March 31 Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge, April 7 Dazed & Defrosted Festival, April 21 Killington Triathlon, April 28 May Day Slalom Race, May 1
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