June 27, 2018

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It’s ok to toke ...

June 27-July 3, 2018

your own, in private

Recreational use, possession,

growth of marijuana is legal July 1

By Katy Savage and Polly Mikula

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SIZZLING OPENER The Killington Music Festival’s 2018 Music in the Mountains classical concert series begins Saturday, June 30. Crowd favorite Simon Ghraichy opens the series on piano.

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CELEBRATE THE 4TH June 30: • Clear River BBQ Bash July 1: • VSO at Suicide Six • Fireworks at Foundry July 3: • Devil’s Bowl Firecracker July 4: • Parade and fireworks in Killington and Poultney • Coolidge Birthday Bash • Billings Old Fourth • Demo derby, Rutland • Fireworks in Rutland • Celebration, Woodstock • Fireworks in Woodstock • Parade in Rochester • Fireworks in Brownsville July 6: • Street dance, Brandon July 7: • Parade and fireworks in Brandon

On Sunday, July 1, recreational use and possession of pot will be legal. H.511 (Act 86) legalizes the possession and gifting of small amounts of cannabis by Vermont residents over 21, and it permits Vermonters to grow their own.

The bill allows for the possession of 1 ounce of flowered cannabis, two mature plants, and four immature plants. Growers of pot must either own the property on which they’re cultivating the plants, or have written consent of the owner. The number of plants that can be grown are per dwelling, irrespective of the number of adults living in the dwelling. Plants cannot be in public view. Pot growers may possess whatever they harvest from their plants, even if it exceeds the one-ounce state limit, according to the H.511.

The new law does not address the issue of marijuana sales in the state, but the Legislature has produced bills to introduce a tax and regulate a state market, albeit unsuccessfully so far.

Vermonters are allowed to travel with up to an ounce but it must be in a sealed container and cannot be used in the vehicle or in public places.

The law allows for cannabis confections, as long as the active ingredient in the edibles is not extracted with butane or hexane.

Public use is prohibited.

“I personally believe that what adults do behind closed doors and on private property is their choice, so long as it does not negatively impact the health and safety of others, especially children,” said Gov. Scott said Monday, Jan. 22, after signing the bill.

Vermont will become the ninth state to approve the recreational use of marijuana, but the first to do so through the legislative process. The other states and Washington, D.C., authorized recreational use through a public vote. The other states where recreational use of marijuana is legal include: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state, plus Washington D.C. Additionally, it is decriminalized in another 13 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. In total, 29 states allow sales of marijuana for medical use.

Of Vermont’s neighbors, marijuana is legal to use, possess and grow in Maine and Massachusetts and both are working to open legal pot shops this summer, but have faced legislative delays.

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Killington no longer assesses 1 percent option tax on sales, July 1

By Polly Mikula

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Woodward WreckTangle opened at Killington Resort, Friday KILLINGTON—The WreckTangle, a proprietary ninja obstacle challenge named after its rectangular shape, debuted at Killington Resort, Friday, June 22.

The WreckTangle has 10 obstacles, which can be swapped out, including a quarter pipe finish. The thrilling obstacles are designed to be achievable and fun for kids and adults.

Aspiring ninjas use skill, strength, creativity and determination, and build confidence and camaraderie with friends as they conquer each new challenge.

Mike Solimano, president and GM of Killington Resort, said, “The WreckTangle empowers kids of all ages to grow physically and emotionally through creative expression in sport.”

KILLINGTON — On Sunday, July 1, Killington businesses will no longer be obligated to collect a 1 percent option tax on sales, ending a 10-year local tax.

Killington is first and only town in the state to rescind a local option tax, Doug Farnham, policy director for the state department of taxes confirmed, Tuesday, June 26. “If businesses accidentally collect the tax after July 1, they should absolutely remit it to the state, unless it can be refunded to the customer,” Farnham advised. Customers who pay the sales portion of the option tax in Killington after July 1 can request a refund directly through the state tax department, he explained.

The 1 percent option taxes on sales (as well as on room, meals and alcohol) were adopted in Killington in 2008.

Rescinding the local option sales tax passed by 9 votes on Town Meeting Day in March 2017, by a vote of 203 to 194. It will go into effect July 1. (The 1 percent local option tax on rooms, meals and alcohol will continue and was not part of the vote). Rescinding the sales portion of the local option tax was strongly supported

by Killington Resort and the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA), which actively spread information to help voters understand the benefits of rescinding the tax.

Mike Solimano, Killington Resort president and general manager, told the Select Board that the resort paid $3.9 million in local option taxes from 2008-2014 — $1.3 million for the rooms and meals portion of the tax and $2.6 million in the sales and use portion.

The average Killington resident paid approximately $50 in sales option taxes per year, according to former Town Manager Seth Webb.

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NEWS

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

Latching onto something fishy

By Paul Holmes

A bald eagle was out looking for breakfast on Kent Pond in Killington the morning of June 13. With an eagle-eye, patience and a stroke of luck, this early bird of prey caught a fishy feast in one fell swoop. Good catch! The same can be said of Killington photographer Paul Holmes, who captured these awe-inspiring shots.

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Former Hood dairy farm debuts goat milk gelato

REDC board votes to hire Richardson

WHITE RIVER JCT—Sweet Doe Dairy LLC, a newly established farm and creamery in Chelsea, announced the launch of Sweet Doe Gelato, New England’s first and only goat milk gelato, June 21.

Three launch flavors – vanilla, chocolate and coffee – are now available in Co-op food stores in Hanover and Lebanon, N.H., and White River Junction.

“We’re so proud to be introducing this product and awakening consumers to just how amazing goat milk – and milk from Nigerian Dwarf goats, in particular – can be,” said Michael Davis, owner, farmer and producer.

Sweet Doe Gelato has been nearly a decade in the making. It uses high quality, all-natural ingredients, including milk from Sweet Doe Dairy’s registered herd of Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. While Nigerian Dwarfs are the smallest of the dairy goat breeds, their milk is the highest in butter fat, enabling Sweet Doe Dairy to

Rutland Economic Development Corporation has named a new executive director. The REDC board of directors voted unanimously to name Tyler Richardson to serve in the role at a meeting Tuesday, June 19.

Richardson has been with the organization since January 2016 when he was hired as assistant director. In May, Richardson was appointed to the role of interim executive director. Richardson will take over from Lyle Jepson.

“As assistant director, Richardson has been with REDC since we reorganized and broadened our mission and vision, and he has been an integral part of REDC’s revitalization,” said John Russell III, president of the REDC board. “His willingness and ability to promptly assume the interim position allowed the board the time we needed to thoughtfully consider our next steps. But it quickly became clear we did not have to look far to find the right person to lead the organization.”

Richardson helped guide a redirection of the organization that sought to retain a focus on supporting our largest employers while broadening efforts to support, expand, and recruit smaller businesses and talent to the region. An emphasis on growing the population of the region to address workforce challenges became a defining, emergent theme.

“I was fortunate to join the REDC team at a time when the board of directors was putting into action a redefined approach to economic development in our region,” Richardson said. “Their work, alongside multiple community partners, has resulted in many exciting initiatives and forged new collaborations that continue to advance the community. I feel privileged to be able to continue this work in a new role.”

Since arriving in Rutland in 2015, Richardson has been an active member of the community. He currently serves on the board of directors for Community Capital of Vermont, the Rutland Area Food Co-Op, the Stafford Regional Advisory Board, and as secretary of the Rutland Airport Business Park Association. Richardson has been actively involved with the Rutland Young Professionals as a board member and committee volunteer, and has been a member of the planning committee for the annual statewide Young Professionals Summit of Vermont since its inception.

“There is so much momentum and positive energy in our region, and Richardson mirrors that energy,” Russell said. “REDC has never been stronger, we have a lot of great opportunities ahead of us, and we’re excited as we take this next step into the future.”

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“PEOPLE WITH PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS OF WHAT A GOAT MILK PRODUCT TASTES LIKE WILL BE GENUINELY SURPRISED WHEN THEY TRY OUR GELATO,” SAID DAVIS.

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make its gelato from whole milk without any added cream. The end result is a product that is lower in fat than most premium ice creams and gelato, though extremely rich in taste. All of the milk produced on the farm is used on-site in the production of gelato.

“We place as much emphasis on texture as we do on taste, and that’s one of the things that makes our gelato truly stand out,” said Davis. “But what our customers love most is the fact that there is no ‘goat’ taste in our gelato. People with preconceived notions of what a goat milk product tastes like will be genuinely surprised when they try our gelato.”

Davis and his wife Lisa have been building their farm, growing their herd, and honing their gelato recipes since they arrived in Vermont in 2012, although their research and training began long before that. Michael Davis volunteered for nearly two years at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, N. Y., as part of the livestock team before going on to gain additional experience in Wisconsin, New Jersey and, later, Vermont.

After purchasing their historic 81-acre property, which long ago served as the original Hood family farm but had not been used for agricultural purposes since the late 1960s, the Davises made significant investments in infrastructure. They built their milking parlor, milk house and creamery themselves. Sweet Doe Dairy obtained its milk handler’s license in the fall of 2017.

Sweet Doe Gelato also carries the “Homegrown by Heroes” label issued by the nonprofit Farmer Veteran Coalition. Michael Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having honorably served two tours of duty in the Middle East in the mid 1990s.

LOCAL NEWS

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

New golf pro named at GMNGC

By Katy Savage

KILLINGTON—A new golf professional has been named to lead Green Mountain National Golf Course.

David Bowyer, 50, of Ludlow has been in his new position at GMNGC about two weeks. He is taking over from David Soucy, who is now a senator representing the Rutland District in the state Legislature.

Bowyer comes from Stratton, where he was the director of golf at Stratton Mountain Golf Course in the summer and the ski school manager in the winter.

“Golf is something I’ve always done,” Bowyer said.

Bowyer, who grew up in Australia, became a PGA professional out of college. He always wanted to try skiing.

It wasn’t easy to ski in Australia,

By Katy Savage he said. It was a David Bowyer has been named the five to eight hour new golf pro at Green Mountain car drive just to National Golf Course in Killington. get to the mountains. “The skiing in Australia is very localized,” Bowyer said.

Bowyer came to the U.S. with the help of a friend, who was a ski coach at Vail Ski Resort in Colorado.

“We traded services,” Boywer said.

Bowyer taught his friend to golf and his friend taught him to ski. Boywer was eventually good enough to teach both skiing and golfing.

Bowyer has been a full time resident in Ludlow since 2010, where some seasons he makes it a point to ski 200 days.

“HE BLEW US AWAY FROM A PROFESSIONAL STANDPOINT,” STEZIN SAID. “HE’S VERY CONFIDENT AND TAKES INITIATIVE.” Justin Stezin, the regional manager for Brown Golf Management, which is running the town-owned golf course this year, said the company interviewed about 10 candidates before deciding to hire Bowyer.

“He blew us away from a professional standpoint,” Stezin said. “He’s very confident and takes initiative.”

Green Mountain National is consistently one of the top-ranked golf courses in the state. The town-owned course has also fallen under criticism for its debt burden and lack of financial transparency.

The course came under Brown Golf Management this spring when Killington’s Interim Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth signed the three-year contract with Brown April 18. Brown Golf manages 27 courses in seven states along the East Coast. The company, which began in January 2011, purchases or manages struggling golf courses and implements plans to make them sustainable.

Green Mountain National has about 100 members currently. Bowyer admitted there are challenges to running a golf course today. There are fewer players, he said, and it’s more of a struggle to find good employees.

Brown Golf introduced new rates this year that gives discounts to Killington residents and Vermont residents.

Killington residents can play a round of golf for $74 during the peak season from July 1 to Oct. 8, while Vermont residents can play for $84. The daily rate is $99 for everyone else during the peak season.

Bowyer wants to strengthen the membership programs at Green Mountain National and wants to introduce family tees to make the game shorter for children and older residents.

About 160 people were scheduled to play at GMNCG on this past rainy Saturday—a decent number, Bowyer said. In peak times, he expects to see 200 on a given day.

“It’s all about providing a fun day for them,” he said.

He said it’s hard to leave behind friends and connections he made at Stratton, but the switch was easy for him, he said.

Plus, Bowyer gets to hit balls everyday himself.

“He’s got a love for the game,” Stezin said.

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Don’t touch that plant!

The public is being warned to steer clear of a common weed often seen along Vermont roadsides.

The so-called “poison parsnip” packs a punch that can leave you with the equivalent of a second-degree burn.

Also known as wild parsnip, this invasive grows along damp roadsides, ditches and field edges throughout Vermont. The mature plant is about 4 feet tall with stout, grooved stems; many flat-topped, spreading, yellow-green flower clusters (umbels) that bloom throughout the summer and leaves that may resemble a coarse version of parsley.

The “poison” aspect is the plant’s sap that can result in burns to the skin, similar to a second-degree sunburn, painful rashes and raised blisters. Skin that comes in contact with the sap becomes hypersensitive to ultraviolet light. Reactions to the sap plus sunlight usually begin 24 to 48 hours after contact.

The good news is that in order for a reaction to occur, skin has to come into direct contact with the sap.

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Sap from the poison parsnip can leave burns equivalent to second-degree burns. The invasive plant grows along many Vermont roadsides.

Use caution

If you need to work with or among wild parsnip: Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs.

Mowing or weed-whacking around the plant is not advised.

• Work with the plant on cloudy days.

• Wash clothes that may have been exposed to the sap.

If you get wild parsnip sap on your skin: • Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible.

• Protect the exposed skin from sunlight for at least 48 hours.

• If you experience a skin reaction, call your healthcare provider.

For more information about wild/poison parsnip: healthvermont.gov/health-environment/environmental-chemicals-pollutants/wild-poison-parsnip • •

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Pastry chef and Leicester native Adam Young won the title of Best Baker in America following the Monday, June 18, finale of the Food Network’s baking competition.

Leicester’s Adam Young is the Best Baker in America

By Lee J. Kahrs

LEICESTER — The second time was a charm for Leicester native Adam Young, who on Monday night, June 18, won the title of “Best Baker in America” on the Food Network show of the same name.

Young competed on the show for seven weeks before being crowned Best Baker in America during the finale that aired Monday night.

Not bad for a kid from Leicester who got his start washing dishes at the Brandon Inn. This is Young’s second reality baking show. He starred in season three of the Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship last spring. The eight-week baking competition premiered in March 2017 with Young as one of nine professional bakers competing for a $50,000 grand prize. Each week, the judges voted off one contestant as they were judged on how well they performed complex baking

assignments.

Young made it all the way to the final round of that show before coming in second during the finale.

Adam, 33, is the youngest son of Anne and Ken Young, who own and operate Foxcroft Farm in Leicester. He graduated from Otter Valley Union High School in 2002.

“We are extremely proud,” Anne Young said Tuesday morning, June 19, when reached by phone. “He’s worked hard for this, and we all appreciate it very much, especially the community support that has rallied behind him.”

Back in 2000, once he saw what a hard worker his teenage dishwasher was, Brandon Inn chef Louis Pattis gradually introduced Young to other areas of the business like food preparation, cooking and, yes, pastry. Pattis himself is a fine chef and bakes all of the wedding Adam Young, 38A

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STATE NEWS

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

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Statehouse impasse ends; Scott will let budget become law

By Xander Landen, VTDigger

Gov. Phil Scott will let the Legislature’s third attempt at a budget bill become law, he announced Monday night, June 25, ending a weeks-long impasse over state spending and the looming threat of a government shutdown.

Scott’s decision to break the budget stalemate assures that Vermont will have a spending package in place by July 1 — the budget deadline for the next fiscal year — and ends the legislative game of chicken that has played out during a special session that began last month.

“While I do not support raising any tax rates in a year we have a $55 million surplus, this debate has gone as far as it can responsibly go,” Scott said in an emailed statement.

“I’m left with no choice but to allow this bill to become law without my signature.

Make no mistake, however, that I will be fighting to address these tax rates, and others, in the future — especially as our economy and our surplus continue to grow,” he said.

The governor’s decision breaks his The latest budget proposal was drafted pledge to hold the line on taxes next year, in the Senate and passed in both legislative a stance that led him to veto the first two chambers on Monday, June 25. Scott could budgets the Legislature sent to his desk this have signed it, vetoed it, or taken no action session. and let it automatically pass it into law after “I am frustrated, and disappointed for five days. The bill was delivered to Scott on Vermonters, that Democrats in the House Monday, and will become law without the and Senate have forced through a non-res- governor’s signature on Saturday, just a day idential tax rate increase in a year we have a before the budget deadline. growing surplus,” he said in the statement.

The bill harnesses $20 million of surplus “But, I’m pleased revenue to buy ABOUT A THIRD OF to have achieved down the resiabout 75 percent dential tax rate NONRESIDENTIAL TAX of the property next year, and REVENUE COMES FROM tax rate relief I also includes fought for this language to creVERMONTERS. year, including a ate a statewide second consecutive year of level statewide teacher health benefit and a task force to rates for residential payers.” drive down staff-to-student ratios at preKThe Legislature’s first budget propos12 schools. al increased property taxes in 2019, the But while the bill would prevent a second created the possibility a nonresiresidential property tax hike, it will allow dential tax hike, and the third moved about the nonresidential property tax to increase halfway between the Democrats initial po- by 4.5 cents. The nonresidential rate is sition and Scott’s insistence on level rates. assessed on properties like camps, second

Legistlative update: breakdown…or “Uncle?”

By Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon

I have believed from the beginning that the Legislature and governor needed to come to some sort of agreement on the budget and tax impasse, one branch should not mandate its will over the other just because it could. Last Friday was one of those roller coaster days when there was a deal before there was no deal.

Optimism before pessimism.

Here’s the recap.

Last Thursday, June 21, the Senate passed a new budget Rep. Jim Harrison and tax bill that kept the average statewide residential tax rate even with last year and increased the non-residential rate by 4.5 cents per hundred. It also included statewide negotiations for both education staff and teachers’ healthcare going forward using the model put forth by the Vermont NEA. The governor still appeared cool to the tax increase given the current revenue surplus.

House Speaker Mitzi Johnson and Minority Leader, Don Turner, met with the governor several times on Friday and struck a deal where Scott would accept the tax increase in return for language that would allocate half of the expected revenue surplus from May and June to the teachers’ pension fund and half to the education fund to help with next year’s property tax rates. Whether that was a good deal or not may depend on your perspective, but the view inside the State House that it was at least a deal…that we could get our work done and go home.

Not so fast. When Senate leader Tim Ashe balked to an agreement with the governor, Speaker Johnson retreated from the previously agreed upon deal with Scott and then floated a three way split of extra revenues hoping that would end the stalemate. That failed the Senate test as well, so the House proceeded along the Senate passed lines without agreement with House republicans and the governor.

Friday’s House session was gaveled in at 9:30 a.m. and didn’t finish until nearly midnight. Voting on the actual budget and tax bill, the focus of the special session did not begin till late in the evening.

The House and Senate returned to Montpelier on Monday, June 25 to finish up its work on the budget & tax bill. There was no apparent agreement with Scott. This all comes after the legislature passed budget & tax bill No. 2 without agreement with the governor, which ended up being vetoed. One would hope we could all learn to play in the sand box nicely this time…but I digress.

The budget and tax bill No. 3 now heads to the governor. As we write this column, it is unclear what action he will take (sign it, let it become law without signature or veto). The House may return on Wednesday, depending Leg. update, page 7A

State receives $3 million in grants to secure elections The state has received $3 million in federal grants to bolster election security efforts and replace aging election infrastructure.

Congress approved $380 million in funds for state election systems in the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2018.

“These funds will allow us to make critical upgrades to our elections systems to bolster their security,” said Secretary of State Jim Condos. “In this digital age bad actors are always evolving so we must work diligently to stay one step ahead of those working to interfere with or undermine the integrity of our elections.”

Funds will be used immediately for cyber security training for local election officials; information security vulnerability testing and upgrading or enhancing cybersecurity safeguards; implementation of two-factor authentication for local election officials; and implementation of a new accessible voting system.

The elections division within Condos’ office is also planning for the replacement of aging vote tabulator machines in advance of the 2020 election.

“There is nothing more sacred to our democracy than the security of our elections,” said Sen. Patrick Leahy, who is vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, where he helped secure these funds. “Every election has consequences, at the local, state and federal level, and jurisdictions across the spectrum are working hard to ensure the security of the ballot box.”

100 hunters fail to meet state’s bear tooth rule A new rule passed in 2017 by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board requires hunters to collect and submit a pre-molar bear tooth within 48 hours of shooting a bear.

The submission must be to a game warden or other department official. The mandatory collection, created with the advice of Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VTF&W), was intended to increase compliance and improve data collection on this important species. Failure to do so is a civil violation, meaning it carries no criminal penalty, nor does it result in points being assessed against hunters’ licenses. Repeated failures can result in a fine of $105.

This year, 100 hunters failed to meet the new requirements.

Among those who did not submit a bear tooth on time was Col. Jason Batchelder, the head of Vermont’s game wardens. Although Batchelder found the tooth and eventually submitted it, he did so well after the deadline.

“Improving data collection was our aim. We wrote the rule this way because, while data collection is important, failure to report a tooth should not carry the same penalty as more serious violations, such as taking game out of season or killing threatened or endangered species,” said Louis Porter, commissioner of the VTF&W. Hunters harvested 622 black bears during the 2017 Vermont bear hunting season, and the bear population continues to be healthy and abundant around Vermont.

homes and small businesses. About a third of nonresidential tax revenue comes from Vermonters.

Democratic leadership in the Legislature urged Scott to sign the bill they passed Monday, arguing that they had made significant movement in the governor’s direction since their initial proposal.

“This represents more compromise than the Senate would have ever entertained from the starting point, and the House I think would say the same thing,” Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe, D/P-Chittenden, told reporters after the budget vote.

“So now we’re at the point where people should say both sides have gotten out of their comfort zones which reflects real compromise, and it’s time to move on,” Ashe said.

Speaker the House Mitzi Johnson, D-South Hero, said the bill ceded ground to the governor on property taxes, while allowing lawmakers to make a large investment in paying down retired teachers

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The America the world sees is a once-great nation falling

By Angelo Lynn

When candidate Donald Trump was running for the presidency, the nation’s worst fear was that, if elected, he would rule as the demagogue he has become.

That he would lie continuously as a way to confuse his supporters, that he would lash out at all opponents with unsubstantiated criticisms for the sake of sullying everyone (as he did in the Republican primary) so that his supporters would believe all politicians are as bad (no, worse) than he, and that—having suckered them—he would rule as the tyrant he has always fancied himself to be.

The genius behind Trump’s reign, so far, is his ability to keep the faithful from fleeing, despite horrendous decisions. The Republican Congress and party leadership have tossed in the towel. Trump is the party, and party members are aligned. Equally guilty are Trump’s supporters, who have all too often turned their backs on values dear to Americans of all political stripes: human rights, civil rights, a proclivity to support our democratic allies and stand firm against Fascist dictators; the expectation that government wouldn’t abandon those most in need; and reasonable compassion toward immigrants who seek asylum as a matter of life or death.

Trump keeps his faithful hoodwinked by a steady stream of falsehoods and misdirection. He rarely stands still long enough for the public to seize on an issue and rebel; and he constantly changes his tune when things go awry.

Such is the case of the damning optics of small children being separated from parents who were seeking access into a country which has for most of our history been willing to accept cases of hardship. Today, the vast majority of asylum seekers aren’t accepted, but there has long been an organized process and those who knocked on our borders were treated humanely and with respect.

Not so under Mr. Trump. His behavior and his policies have shamed America. In the eyes of the world, we are becoming a pariah nation; a nation that would rip crying children away from heartbroken and fearful mothers; a nation that embraces the most ruthless dictators as friends, while treating our allies as foes; a nation who goes back on its word, rejecting the Paris Climate Accord, the Human Rights Commission, the Iran Nuclear Arms agreement (and others) — not for any clear policy objective, but to toss out any prior achievements of others in order to create a world order of his choosing, all the while subjecting this country to a more dangerous future with fewer friendly allies than ever before.

That is Trump’s America; do you support him?

As political columnist Frank Bruni wrote: “Few aspects of American policy define us in the eyes of the world as sharply as our treatment of immigrants … We can be tough, yes. But cruel? That’s not in our interests, not if we care to maintain the global sway that we have. Not if we want to hold on to who we are or mean to be: people of generosity and mercy. Not if we’re invested in that ‘shining city on a hill’ that Ronald Reagan so poetically evoked...

He (Reagan) and other presidents, both Republicans and Democrats, saw America as a beacon. They trafficked in inspiration. Trump traffics in fear.”

To that end, listen to Vermont’s congressman, Rep. Peter Welch, who took a trip to the Texas-Mexico border to inspect Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy to see first-hand what all the fuss was about. Among many stinging observations, he wrote: “I toured a government-run migrant processing facility aptly dubbed the ‘Ice Box.’ Children wrapped in foil-like blankets huddled on floor mats to stay warm. I witnessed three young brothers clinging to each other, as if for dear life... I was barred from visiting any of the detention facilities housing girls, or infants and very young children who, in an Orwellian twist, are labeled by the government as ‘children of tender age’.”

“The president’s shameful decision to criminalize the act of seeking asylum and separate innocent migrant children from their parents is an atrocity that flies in the face of everything we stand for as Americans: ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free’.” Welch continued.

That’s the vision of Trump’s America the world sees. It’s not a vision of strength or greatness, but of cruelty and weakness by a narcissistic leader who is morally bankrupt, but it’s also a vision of the millions of gullible supporters too blind to see through Trump’s con. It’s a moment that presages the fall of America’s greatness in the eyes of many across the world and here at home.

OP-ED

$10,000 bribe undercuts Vermont brand

By Rob Roper

If I held up a cookie and said, I’ll give you five bucks to eat this, what would your initial reaction be? More than likely, either “What’s wrong with it,” or “What’s the catch?”

If it were a perfectly good cookie, why would I have to pay you to eat it? If it were really good, you should be eager to pay me. This is a fundamental flaw in the Remote Worker Grant Program that offers to pay people $10,000 to move to Vermont and telecommute to jobs out of state. It actually devalues Vermont’s brand.

What’s more, the $500,000 budgeted for this over three years would, if entirely successful, only add 50 people to the workforce over that period. According to Governor Scott, we need to add 1,000 new workers every year to replace the 16,000 workers we’ve lost since 2009. So, what do you say to the 15,950 workers who don’t get a check? And, more importantly, what do you think they’ll say back?

This gimmick may get a lot of people to look at Vermont. Do a search and you’ll see stories by the Wall Street Journal, CNN, ABC, CNBC, Fortune, Forbes, and many other sites you may or may not have heard of. But, as 1960s advertising guru Bill Bernbach said, “A great ad campaign will make a bad product fail faster. It will get more people to know it’s bad.” So far that wisdom seems to be playing out as the stories mentioned above tend to focus on the negative aspects of why Vermont feels it needs to resort to such measures, our high taxes playing the lead role.

Vermont’s first priority needs to focus on making our

underlying product genuinely valuable to the customer, without the gimmicks.

There has only been one time in modern history in which Vermont has attracted a large mass of people into the state on the scale Governor Scott is hoping to do so: the hippie migration in the late 1960s and 70s in which an estimated 40,000 mostly young people came here over a roughly decade long period. What brought them here?

Certainly, the stunning rural beauty and all it has to offer played a big part, just as it still does today. But, more fundamentally, they came because Vermont was cheap, and they were, for the most part, left alone to pursue happiness as they saw fit.

Lesson: if you want to attract a lot of young workers to our state, make Vermont a cheap place to put down roots, and leave people alone to pursue their ventures and create wealth—and keep it—free from a lot of official interference.

Vermont’s problem is that it has become one of the most expensive and difficult places to live for upwardly mobile, economically successful workers – the kind of people who pay taxes into the treasury, not draw them out – and it is governed by a bunch of busybodies who want to micromanage every aspect of your life, from the appliances you’re allowed to buy, to the types of electricity you’re allowed to use, to how you can contract for the work you do.

Bribe, page 7A

Emerald ash borer an unwelcome intruder

By Julie Moore, secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources

If you are anything like me, you might not necessarily be able to pick an ash out of a tree lineup.

However, after spending some time in the woods earlier this spring with one of our state foresters to learn about the unique traits of ash trees, including a very noticeable diamond pattern in the tree’s bark, I’ve started to notice them everywhere.

That isn’t a coincidence.

Vermont is home to an estimated 160 million ash trees that not only reside in our forests, but also shade our lawns, line our streets and beautify our town greens. Ash trees are known for growing tall and straight and are, quite simply, lovely. Green ash became a popular street tree as a replacement for American elms, which sadly, were largely lost following the introduction of Dutch elm

disease, a fungal pathogen, in the 1930s and ‘40s.

There is now a small but growing list of Vermont communities with confirmed cases of trees afflicted by emerald ash borer. In addition, emerald ash borer made its long-dreaded appearance in Maine late last month.

While distressing, emerald ash borer infestations here were all but inevitable. A native of Asia, the emerald

ash borer was first detected in Michigan in 2002. Now over 30 states have found emerald ash borer infestations – including New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire – since that initial detection.

Emerald ash borer kills ash trees by cutting off the flow of water and sugars.

Healthy ash trees typically die within one to four years of showing the first symptoms of infestation.

Intruder, page 7A

CAPITOL QUOTES

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

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CAPITOL QUOTES “We’ve had some disagreements lately, but I’m really glad to see this statement from Governor Scott. The horrible practice of taking these kids from their parents has to stop,” Tweeted Senate Pro Tem Tim Ashe June 20 after Gov. Phil Scott called the federal government to keep families separated at the border together.

“We write to insist that you immediately unblock any member of the public that you have banned from commenting on your official Facebook page, end the practice of selectively deleting comments posted by constituents, and revise your social media policy to be consistent with the First Amendment and Article 13 of the Vermont Constitution. ” Wrote Jay Diaz of the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont in a June 20 letter to Governor Phil Scott.

“With regards to the specific dialogues brought to our attention, nowhere do I state that I am against a woman’s right to choose. Rather, I have raised specific questions on conventional thinking for an issue that is not easy for anyone. As a thinker and social commentator, I recognized the complexity in these issues; as a public servant, I have made my positions known and, while keeping an open door to everyone, I will stand by them,” Said Jim Ehlers on Facebook June 22 after his former Twitter posts surfaced, where he seemingly was against pro-choice. Ehlers is a candidate for governor in Vermont.

Intruder:

• 7A

Emerald ash borer spreads too fast for local quarantines

continued from page 6 This means that while symptoms may not yet be obvious in many trees, it is likely that emerald ash borer is present in much of central Vermont.

As part of the ongoing response to the discovery of emerald ash borer, Vermont has moved to have the entire state included in the United States Department of Agriculture’s quarantine, which has grown to cover most eastern and central states.

I have heard from Vermonters concerned that enacting a statewide quarantine is akin to declaring that we will lose the war when we’ve only just begun to fight. The reality is that

this decision is simply a reflection of the “hard truth” of the emerald ash borer infestation. Experience gained over the past 15 years has shown that local quarantines do not contain emerald ash borer.

The decision to implement a statewide quarantine was made in the best interest of forest health.

The commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the secretary of the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets elected to focus on forest health and direct limited resources on the infested area. Emerald ash borer infestations naturally spread one to two miles

annually. However, without due care, movement of infested material, especially ash firewood and logs, results in a faster and wider spread.

Vermont is truly forest strong, and city arborists, foresters, conservation commissions, loggers, utility workers, volunteers and countless others throughout the state are working to keep it that way in spite of emerald ash borer and other stressors. As Vermonters, we’re all working to prepare for the arrival of the emerald ash borer in our towns, around our homes and in our woods.

Spread the word – not the bug.

Bribe: $10,000 state marketing ploy does more harm than good continued from page 6 The Remote Worker Grant Program Another thing Vermont could do is is absolutely right in one respect: its make it easier to operate as an indepentarget audience. Vermont has a big dent contractor, which is how many of advantage over many other rural states these telecommuting jobs work. Unforfacing similar demographic problems tunately, reforming the regulations for in that we are within spitting distance independent contractors is something of New York, a financial and entertainour Legislature has been reluctant to ment capital, and do.

MAKE VERMONT A CHEAP Boston, a biotech These aren’t the and research only options, but PLACE TO PUT DOWN ROOTS, capital, filled with lawmakers must AND LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE workers who can to do something telecommute or fundamental.

TO PURSUE THEIR VENTURES relocate small When MassachuAND CREATE WEALTH. businesses if they setts wanted to so choose. shed its “TaxachuAsk yourself: if you were a money setts” reputation to attract more wealth manager, or a graphic designer, or a code creators its Legislature first passed a writer, or use your imagination… who 5 percent flat income tax. Only then loves to ski, hike, bike, what would entice did they advertise they were “open for you to move your career from Stamford, business.” People took them seriously Conn., to the mountains? Probably the because they did something dramatic same thing that motivated your big and relevant. employer to move from Manhattan to Vermont has to figure out what our Stamford in the 1990s – significantly dramatic and relevant action will be. lower taxes and cheaper, better, more Make it real. To quote Bill Bernbach one abundant homes for your employees (in more time, “The most powerful element this case, you). So, here’s an idea, lower in advertising is the truth.” taxes and reform regulations to make Rob Roper is president of the Ethan housing more plentiful and lower cost.

Allen Institute. He lives in Stowe.

Leg. update:

Rep. Harrison reflects on fast-moving situation

continued from page 5 on his action; to adjourn for the year, override a veto or put plan No. 4 forward to resolve differences.

There are indications the governor may declare “Uncle” and let the latest budget and tax bill become law without his signature, thereby ending any angst about a potential government shutdown.

Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that states can collect sales taxes from online retailers for purchases made by their residents. The change could mean $5 to $15 million annually for Vermont and the education fund. While the ruling should have helped with the current tax impasse, it seems to have taken a back seat at the moment.

Special Session Bills Approved: While the headlines focus on the tax differences between the administration and legislative leaders, several bills from the special session have recently been signed into law by governor Scott.

• H.7 - An act relating to creating the Department of Liquor and Lottery and the Board of Liquor and Lottery (merges the two departments) • H.8 - An act relating to boards and commissions (reviews the need for the state’s 250 plus boards and commissions) • H.10 - An act relating to transportation network companies (creates uniform requirements for business like Uber and Lyft) • S.2 - An act relating to regulating finance leases for credit card terminals (consumer protection provision for small merchants) • S.3 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of students (prohibits schools from confidential employment separation agreement that inhibits the disclosure to prospective employers and responsible licensing entities of factual information about a prospective employee’s background that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the prospective employee has engaged in conduct jeopardizing the safety of a minor) You may reach me at JHarrison@leg.state.vt.us or my cell. 802-236-3001. Messages may also be left at the State House during the legislative session at 802-828-2228. Website: www.harrisonforvermont.com.

8A •

Calendar

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

** denotes multiple times and/or locations.

Thursday Hikers

9 a.m.

Follow the Otter Creek from Gorham to Cooley Bridge, Pittsford, then hike the Caldwell Trail.

Easy/moderate. Meet at 9 a.m. at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland to car pool. No dogs. Bring lunch. Contact 802-458-8114.

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. 802-4382964.

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.

Wednesdays with Farmer Fred

10 a.m.

Wednesdays Afternoons with Farmer Fred at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site.

Showcasing historic farming activities and wagon rides. historic. vermont.gov. 780 VT-100A, Plymouth.

CLEAR RIVER TAVERN BBQ/INDEPENDENCE BASH SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1 P.M. Co ur tes yB ow Th aye r

WEDNESDAY JUNE 27

Bikram Yoga **

6 a.m.

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

Bike Bum Race Series

Killington Mountain Bike Club Bike Bum race series Wednesdays through Aug. 29 at Killington Resort, all ages - individuals or teams. killington.com.

1807 Killington Rd, Killington.

Pilates/Yin

8 a.m.

Pilates mat at 8 a.m.; Yin Yoga at 8:45 a.m., all levels at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Reading Program

10 a.m.

Pawlet Public Library summer reading program Libraries Rock! - 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 15. For children grades 1-6. Activities and books, prizes for advancement. Free, registration requested at 802-325-3123. 141 School St., Pawlet.

All Levels Yoga

10 a.m.

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

FIFA World Cup Screening

2 p.m.

Paramount Theatre screens Sports Live in HD on the big screen, FIFA World Cup 2018: England vs Belgium. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Free! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT 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.

CSJ Open House

10 a.m.

College of St. Joseph open house and CSJ Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour the college, meet faculty and students, apply for admission, register for classes, meet the new president. Lunch included. RSVP admissions@csj.edu; 802776-5205. 71 Clement Road, Rutland.

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.

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

5 p.m.

Brandon Artists Guild holds opening reception for Fabrications in Clay exhibit, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit through Aug. 28. Public welcome. Ceramic works by Deborah Goodwin of Stockbridge. 7 Center St., Brandon. 802-247-4956.

Okemo Music Series

6 p.m.

Okemo’s Jackson Gore Summer Music Series, free Friday night concerts through the summer. Grounds open 5 p.m. Concert 6-9 p.m. This week: CoPilot. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain site inside. Dining options. okemo.com.

Inn at Neshobe Concerts

6 p.m.

Sunset Concert Series 6-9 p.m. on Fridays, at Inn at Neshobe River, 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon. Free. Rain or shine. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. No dogs. This week, The Silverbacks kick off the series.

It Can’t Happen Here

7 p.m.

BarnArts presents Sinclair Lewis’ “It Can’t Happen Here” outdoors at Feast & Field, 1544 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students. barnarts.org. Canceled in case of bad weather.

CD Release Concert

7 p.m.

Lydia Gray and Ed Eastridge CD release concert at ArtisTree’s Hay Loft. $10 tickets. artistreevt.org. 2095 Pomfret Rd., So. Pomfret.

SATURDAY

F.H. Farmers’ Market

3 p.m.

Fair Haven Farmers’ Market in the Park, Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. through Oct. 25. 802-265-3010. 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven.

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m.

Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

All Levels Yoga

5:30 p.m.

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

Bikram Yoga **

JUNE 30

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.

Killington Section GMC

5:30 p.m.

Interplay Jazz and Art in the Park, Woodstock Green. Preview of Brown Bag Concert Series. pentanglearts.org.

9 a.m.

Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Bear Mountain, Wallingford.

Trek north on the LT/AT over Bear Mountain to Spring Lake. Moderate, 4 miles. Meet at 9 a.m. at Rutland’s Main St. Park, near Firehouse; or 9:30 a.m. at Cuttingsville Post Office off Rt. 103. 802-492-2244.

Sip N’ Dip

Summer Farmers Market

10:30 a.m.

Story and STEM activity and take home a free book, for ages 3-7, at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Wednesdays through Aug. 1.

6 p.m.

Thursday night Sip N’ Dip painting class at Chaffee Art Center. BYOB for an evening of painting, laughter, instruction, and a finished canvas. $30/ $25 for members. Register at chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 S. Main St., Rutland.

Active Seniors Lunch

River Road Concert Series

Plant Sale

Killington Rocks!

Book Talk

6:30 p.m.

Book talk with author Matthys Levy on his first novel, “Building Eden” at Phoenix Books Rutland, 2 Center St., Rutland. Free, open to all. phoenixbooks.biz.

10 a.m.

Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All ages welcome. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends. $10/ hour members; $14/ hour non-members. 802-773-1404.

Poetry Group

Adult Soccer

FIFA World Cup Screening **

Summer Farmers Market

F.H. Concerts in the Park

Torah Trope Class

10:30 a.m.

Learn to chant Torah or just brush up with Rabba Kaya’s fool-proof method, at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Free. Wednesdays in June.

802-855-8028.

STEM Story Time

12 p.m.

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

1 p.m.

Kick off event for Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program, kids come and paint rocks to hide around the area. All ages. 1-2 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington.

2 p.m.

Chaffee Art Center holds weekly Poetry Group, 2-4 p.m. at 16 South Main St., Rutland. Limited to 10. Interested? Email info@chaffeeartcenter.org.

3 p.m.

Summer Vermont Farmers Market in Depot Park, Rutland. 3-6 p.m. Vermont crafts, jars, fresh fruits and veggies, cheese, breads, maple products, and more. Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.

Interplay Jazz

6 p.m.

Thursdays on the lawn at Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington.

This week, The Detours kick the series off singing the Blues. Rain date, June 29. killingtontown.com. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Free, all welcome.

7 p.m.

Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2.

Non-marking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.

7 p.m.

Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Summer Series, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Park open 5 p.m. - bring a picnic! This week, Aaron Audet Band. Refreshments available. 802-265-3010. 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven.

Rotary Meeting

FRIDAY

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.

THURSDAY Bikram Yoga **

JUNE 28

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.

JUNE 29 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.

9 a.m.

Summer Vermont Farmers Market in Depot Park, Rutland. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Vermont crafts, jars, fresh fruits and veggies, cheese, breads, maple products, and more. Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.

9 a.m.

Cavendish Historical Society’s annual plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the museum, 1958 Main St., Cavendish. Perennials (lots of hosta) and others, and patio-style tomatoes with no replanting required.

Open Gym

10 a.m.

Paramount Theatre screens Sports Live in HD on the big screen, FIFA World Cup 2018: Round of 16, teams TBD, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Free! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

SUP Yoga

10 a.m.

Standup Paddleboard Yoga with Karen Dalury, Saturdays and by appointment. No experience needed, for anyone who loves yoga and the water. $35 includes equipment rental and 1.5 hour lesson; $15 with no rental.

RSVP to 802-770-4101. killingtonyoga.com. Killington Yoga.

Children’s Art Classes

10 a.m.

Chaffee Art Center holds children’s Saturday classes, 10-11:30 a.m. This week, Garden Decorations. For ages 7-12. $12 pre-registered; $15 drop-in.

All materials provided. chaffeeartcenter.org. 802-775-0356. 16 S. Main St., Rutland.

Bridge Club

12 p.m.

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

Music in the Meadow

12 p.m.

16th annual Music in the Meadow, fundraising concert for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. 12-8 p.m. at Motel in the Meadow, Rte. 11 West, Chester. Gates open 11:30 a.m. Live music, silent auction, raffle, food and beverages.

CALENDAR

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

SUNDAY

Alice in Wonderland, Jr.

1 p.m.

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. musical theatre camp performances. $10, open to the public. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances. Held in the Grange Theatre, 65 Stage Road, Pomfret. artistreevt.org.

BBQ Bash

1 p.m.

Clear River Tavern’s famous BBQ Bash & Independence Day Celebration, 1-8 p.m. Live performances by Bow Thayer, Fiddlewitch and The Idiots.

All day bbq & music, fireworks at night. $20 advance at the Clear; $25 at the door. Kids, $10 advance; $15 at the door. 802-746-8999. 2640 VT-100, Pittsfield.

Pop Poem Workshop

2 p.m.

Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill hosts a found poetry workshop with Bianca Amira Zanella. All ages, best for language lovers and the curious. Suggested donation of $5/$3 or scholarships available. No registration. stonevalleyarts.org. 145 East Main St., Poultney.

Open Swim

5 p.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-7737187.

JULY 1

Heartfulness Meditation

7:45 a.m.

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

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m.

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

FIFA World Cup Screening **

10 a.m.

Paramount Theatre screens Sports Live in HD on the big screen, FIFA World Cup 2018: Round of 16, teams TBD, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Free! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

Morning Yoga

10:30 a.m.

Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga class with Dawn Sunday mornings through the summer 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. dedicatedyoga@gmail.com.

Bomobash

5 p.m.

Lake Bomoseen Association’s Bomobash for LBA members and friends, at Lake Bomoseen Lodge. Cash bar, bbq, auction. 201-725-2429. 2551 VT-30, Bomoseen.

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.

Young Adult Book Club

4 p.m.

Phoenix Books Misty Valley holds young adult book club for grades 7-12.

Reading and discussing a new young adult book. Free. 58 Common St., Chester. phoenixbooks.biz.

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.

SUP

5 p.m.

Intermediate group SUP skills with Karen Dalury. Reservations required, 802-770-4101, killingtonyoga@gmail.com.

Citizenship Classes

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

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

TUESDAY

Bingo

Woodstock Film Series **

5 p.m.

9th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at Billings Farm & Museum screens “Peter and the Farm” with filmmakers Tony Stone and Melissa Auf der Maur attending the screening and discussing their film. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. screenings. Tickets $9-$11. billingsfarm.org/filmfest. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock.

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.

It Can’t Happen Here

7 p.m.

BarnArts presents Sinclair Lewis’ “It Can’t Happen Here” outdoors at Feast & Field, 1544 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students. barnarts.org. Canceled in case of bad weather.

Silent Film Series

7 p.m.

Silent film series at Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon, with Jeff Rapsis playing live piano in accompaniment. This week, “The Adventures of Prince Achmed” (1926). Free will donation.

Killington Music Festival

7 p.m.

Killington Music Festival’s Music in the Mountains classical concert series at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. Series begins with 2018 Grand Piano Season Opener featuring Simon Ghraichy, back by popular demand. $25 tickets, 800-621-6867; or day of beginning at 6 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge the day of. Killington Road, Killington.

Metal Music Thrash

7 p.m.

Rick & Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse hosts Summer Thrasher, metal bands night: Absence of Salvation, Enemy of the State, Crhonovore, Crypitus, Abaddon. $5 suggested donation. All ages. 158 N. Main St., #2, Rutland. 802-7727955.

Gypsy Reel

7:30 p.m.

Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel performs at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. $20 tickets. Reservations at brandon-music.net.

VSO AT SUICIDE SIX SUNDAY, JULY 1, 7:30 P.M.

11 a.m.

Bingo at South Wallingford Grange, 31 Dug Way Road, Wallingford. Doors open 11 a.m. Games begin 1 p.m. Food available. 802-353-3651.

Summer Arts Party

Bikram Yoga **

It Can’t Happen Here

Open Swim **

2 p.m.

Free, fun family-friendly afternoon of music, dance, art activities and refreshments for all ages at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 East Main St., Poultney. 2-5 p.m. Face paintings, mural painting, folk music, Jazz Ensemble, thank you ceremony. stonevalleyarts.org.

4 p.m.

BarnArts presents Sinclair Lewis’ “It Can’t Happen Here” outdoors at Feast & Field, 1544 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students. barnarts.org. Canceled in case of bad weather.

Willie Dunn’s Summer Music Series

4 p.m.

New summer music series at Willie Dunn’s at Okemo Valley Golf Club. All welcome. This week: Duane Carleton. 89 Fox Lane, Ludlow.

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.

8 a.m.

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

Art Workshop

10 a.m.

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

Mendon Bone Builders

VSO Summer Festival

Tuesday Tales

Foundry Fireworks

Tobacco Cessation Group

7:30 p.m.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra Summer Festival Tour: Gifts of Nature, at Suicide Six Ski Area, So. Pomfret. Gifts of nature through music with guest conductor Sarah Hicks. Fireworks finale. Tickets at vso.org.

9 p.m.

Fireworks at the Foundry at Summit Pond and Mad Hatter’s Scoops, Summit Road off Killington Road, Killington. foundrykillington.com.

MONDAY

JULY 2 AJGA Golf Tournament

10 a.m.

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

10 a.m.

Tuesday Tales of the Notch at Pres. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site.

Guided tours with site administrator. historicsites.vermont.gov. 3780 VT100A, Plymouth.

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.

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.

Devil’s Bowl Dirt Racing

The American Junior Golf Association hosts the Killington Junior Golf Tournament at Green Mountain National Golf Course, July 2-5. See schedules and details at gmngc.com. 476 Barrows Towne Rd, Killington.

5 p.m.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track Racing: Coca Cola Firecracker Special - Fireworks! Rain date, July 4. NWAAS Divisions, SCoNE Sprint cards.

Grandstand admission applies, kids are free. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven.

Track line: 802-265-3112. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

Bikram Yoga **

Golf League

Theater in the Woods Camp

Tobacco Cessation Group

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.

8 a.m.

Theater summer camp for ages 7-11, 72 Sundog Lane, Middletown Springs. July 2-13. Discover new skills: acting, improv, writing, designing, music making, and more. The woods is the stage! theaterinthewoodsvt.org.

802-235-2050.

All Level Yoga

8:30 a.m.

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

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m.

Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.

Better Breathers

11 a.m.

Better breathers support group. Have difficult time breathing? Join the American Lung Association support group led by a respiratory therapist, first Monday of each month. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland.

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

SO yV s te ur Co

JULY 3

Rutland City Band

7 p.m.

Rutland City Band performs Sundays at 7 p.m. in Main St. Park, corner of Main St. (Rt. 7) and West St. in Rutland. Free. rutlandrec.com.

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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.

5 p.m.

Killington Golf Course golf league night, 5 p.m. shotgun start Tuesdays.

9-hole scramble, themed event with contests and prizes. Sign up at 802422-6700 by 2 p.m. each Tuesday. killington.com.

5 p.m.

Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.

New England Brass Band

5 p.m.

Start of Independence Day celebration in Brownsville, performance at Albert Bridge School, 108 Hartland Brownsville Rd, Brownsville. 16 brass musicians and 2 percussionists will bring two curated sets of Americana music. Free, open to public.

Level 1 Yoga

5:30 p.m.

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

Heartfulness Meditation

5:45 p.m.

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

Bereavement Group

6 p.m.

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

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

Legion Bingo

6:15 p.m.

Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend! Franklin St., Brandon.

Chess Club

7 p.m.

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

Castleton Concert Series

7 p.m.

Castleton University’s 23rd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series, in the Castleton Pavilion. Tuesdays through the summer. This week, Green Brothers (Latin jazz, funk, reggae). Free, open to public. Non-perishable food donations encouraged. castleton.edu/summerconcerts. 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton.

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The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

n o i g e R e h T ’ n i k R oc Reel w ith Gy psy

For the past 36 years, Gypsy Reel has been Celtic rockin’ around Vermont. I’ve seen them a few times and it’s a show not to be missed. Gypsy Reel’s line-up includes hot banjoist Claudine Langille, formerly of Touchstone, the sensational Irish/American fusion band that won critical acclaim

rockin’ the region by dj dave hoffenberg

on both sides of the Atlantic; Graham Parker, eclectic fiddler extraordinaire; Camille Parker, who has captivated the hearts of audiences across the globe with her mandolin, bodhran and her singing in French, Spanish and English; young prodigy Silas Hamilton on standup bass and guitar; and Reagh Greenleaf of the County Down on percussion, bodhran and vocals.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Graham Parker to see what they’ve been up to.

If you have never seen the band, Graham described the show: “You can expect to see a band that is enjoying themselves. We like to have fun and we enjoy playing music that will entertain.

We hope to gain more of the Irish/Scottish tradition through our music because we don’t strictly do that. We mix it up. We do a little bit of Americana or some of our own things. It’s all Celtic hinged but it’s not just pure Celtic. We try and do a show that has a nice variety. We all sing and do harmonies.”

The Parkers and Langille, when she’s in town, host an Irish session open jam every Thursday at The Killarney in Ludlow from 6:30-9 p.m. Graham said they always have a lot of players show up, but they also welcome singers, dancers and listeners.

This Saturday, June 30, head to Brandon Music for a good meal and a good time with Gypsy Reel. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and call ahead because their show is usually a sellout.

This will be the fourth time they’ve performed there. Last summer they recorded a live CD there and they will have that available for purchase at this show. It’s aptly titled, “Gypsy Reel Live 2017.” Graham loves Brandon Music and said, “It’s one of our favorite places to play. It’s a real treat because it’s a real listening audience.

They come for dinner and we do our first set, then on the break, they serve a delicious dessert. The food is really good. Then we play our second set.

You can bring your own booze. The Foley Brothers Brewing is right down the street so you stop there and you

can bring in jugs of beer, so that’s convenient.” This show will feature the full five-piece band, which is the same lineup as last year when they recorded the CD. Graham said the nice thing about Brandon Music is the acoustics there are great. They only have to bring a small sound system.

This live CD is their ninth overall.

They have two prior live CDs, the first, titled “Live from Vermont,” and the other, “Live at Killarney,” which was recorded on St. Patrick’s Day. They have six studio recordings as well. Graham said that Claudine is an amazing songwriter. He said they all write tunes and Claudine and Camille write songs. Whatever they do, they blend in with their own arrangements of traditional Irish songs and tunes.

Graham said, “Sometimes we’ll do a Beatles cover or another cover, but we’ll always do it in a kind of Celtic Gypsy Reel style.”

Graham (68) hails from Leicester, England. He first learned to play the violin there when he was 7 and his

when he was 21. He said, “I hitchhiked around the world, but of all the places I traveled, I liked Vermont the best.”

He’s now been here since 1982. He’s two weeks away from retiring from his regular job in the mental health field, but will still help out part-time.

Camille is from Manchester, N.H. but they met in Kenya, Africa. The two of them traveled together a bit and three years later in 1977, they got married in England. They’ve been married for 41 years and have been playing music together practically that whole time.

Graham said, “She decided she was not just going to follow me around while I played and that she better learn an instrument as well. She decided on the mandolin because it was easy to carry when traveling. Claudine will attest the wisdom of that choice since she has to lug the banjo around which is heavy [laughing].”

Graham and Camille started the band and Langille came in two years later after a few of the guys moved away. Graham said, laughing, “They

Submitted

Gypsy Reel first teacher was a Scottish fiddle player. When he went to school, he joined the orchestra. That led to him being in a county orchestra. That orchestra allowed him to travel. He went to Denmark and Austria and played in the big concert hall in Vienna. He said, “We were a little hit there. All the guys had long hair and they thought we were The Beatles Orchestra or something.” He eventually progressed to the fiddle because he would see people playing them around campfires.

He said, “That’s when I got turned on to the Irish music. The first Irish tune I learned was from an American in Scotland.” He then started playing Irish music and his first teacher was a huge influence on him. He recalled, “Liz Carroll taught me and I think she is the best Irish player there is.

She’s from Chicago and has played at the White House for Obama. She is a brilliant musician and songwriter. I love her tunes and love the way that she plays.”

Graham left England to travel

had to leave the country just to get away from Gypsy Reel.” They recently added Hamilton and Greenleaf. How they got Langille is an interesting story. Graham told it.

“She was in Touchstone which was a huge Irish American Fusion band in the 80s. We were playing at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington and were playing one of Claudine’s songs and we find out she was in the audience.

Right before we played the song the leader of our band says, ‘Guess what, the writer of this song is in the audience.’ She called us the next day and asked if we wanted to get together and play music.”

Hamilton came to them because he’s been a student of Langille’s. He’s only 19 and has been playing with them for three years. She was teaching him mandolin, but Gypsy Reel needed a bass player, so he learned how to play that. He just got back from bicycling around Greece with a fiddle in his backpack and then went over to Ireland to play with Langille Rockin’ the region, page 11A

MUSIC SCENE • 11A

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY

[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY

BOMOSEEN

KILLINGTON 5 p.m. The Foundry

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

JUNE 27 BRANDON

JUNE 29 BARNARD

5 p.m. Bomoseen Lodge

3:30 p.m. Town Hall

7 p.m. Outdoors at Feast and Field

BRANDON

Backpack Theater presents: “Country Mouse, City Mouse” & “The Princess & The Pea”

POULTNEY

It Can’t Happen Here

BOMOSEEN

Bomo Bash w/ Kris Collett Brendon O’Bryan

Jazz Night w/ Summit Pond Quartet

Duane Carleton

7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Gypsy Reel

7:30 p.m. Town Hall

LUDLOW 4 p.m. Willie Dunn’s Grille at Okemo Valley Golf Course

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

6 p.m. Iron Lantern Steve Kyhill

Silent Movie: “The Adventures of Prince Achmed”

RUTLAND

6 p.m. Tap Room

KILLINGTON

RUTLAND

7 p.m. Main Street Park

KILLINGTON

4 p.m. Umbrella Bar at Snowshed

7 p.m. Main Street Park Rutland City Band

7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge

Open Mic

Jazz Night w/ Jazz Vectors

Enerjazz

Aaron Audet

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

7 p.m. Draught Room in The Diamond Run Mall

9:30 p.m. The Venue

7 p.m. The Foundry

Full Band Open Mic Jenny Porter

THURSDAY

JUNE 28 BARNARD

5:30 p.m. Feast and Field Market Dana and Susan Robinson

FAIR HAVEN 7 p.m. Town Park Aaron Audet

KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art

Open Mic w/ Tee Boneicus Jones

6 p.m. North Star Lodge Pool Stash Bros Acoustic

MENDON

Duane Carleton Ryan Fuller

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Extra Stout

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Tony Lee Thomas

OKEMO

7 p.m. Taps Tavern The McCuen Brothers

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

Throwback Thursday Video Dance Party w/ DJ Mega

STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. The Wild Fern Rick Redington

WOODSTOCK 5:30 p.m. History Center Back Lawn Interplay Jazz

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Extra Stout

7:30 p.m. The Summit Lodge

POULTNEY

PITTSFIELD

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

1 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Summer Concert Series w/ Copilot

Northern Homespun

RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Kris Collett

9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Summit Pond Quartet

Lydia Gray & Ed Eastridge: CD release concert “Summer Samba”

POULTNEY

Ryan Fuller

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

PITTSFIELD Open Mic Jam w/ Rhys and Eric

7 p.m. The Foundry

6 p.m. Jackson Gore Village Courtyard

SOUTH POMFRET

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Killington Music Festival: Grand Piano

Duane Carleton

6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

Duane Carleton

7 p.m. Artistree

STOCKBRIDGE 6 p.m. Stony Brook Tavern Wayne Canney

7 p.m. Wild Fern Scott Forrest

The Idiots

JUNE 30 BARNARD

7 p.m. Outdoors at Feast and Field It Can’t Happen Here

9:30 p.m. The Venue SOUTH POMFRET 7:30 p.m. Suicide Six

Vermont Symphony Orchestra w/ Guest Conductor Sarah Hicks

STOCKBRIDGE 12 p.m. Wild Fern

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam

MONDAY JULY 2

Independence Day BBQ w/ Bow Thayer, Fiddlewitch, The Idiots, More

LUDLOW

RUTLAND

9:30 p.m. The Killarney

7 p.m. Rick & Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse

RUTLAND

Open Mic

Chronovore, Enemy of the State, Absence of Salvation, Crypitus and Abaddon

9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

WOODSTOCK

9 p.m. CJ’s Suds South

Open Mic Night

DJ Mega

DJ Dirty D

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Karaoke 101 w/ Tenacious T

TINMOUTH 7 p.m. The Old Firehouse Spoon Mountain Singers

WOODSTOCK

8 p.m. Bentley’s

TUESDAY JULY 3

CASTLETON

7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion Green Brothers

7 p.m. Bentley’s

SATURDAY

Duane Carleton

Jamie Ward on Piano

POULTNEY

SUNDAY JULY 1

8 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam

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

BARNARD

4 p.m. Outdoors at Feast and Field

9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke

It Can’t Happen Here

Rockin’ the region:

Gypsy Reel

continued from page 10A and the top Irish players. Graham said, “We were skeptical at first, but we trusted Claudine’s judgment and sure enough, he stepped right up to the plate. I remember when he first came to audition. I knew we were going to hire him. I asked him if he’d ever been in a band before. He said, ‘Not one with a name.’ I cracked up. He does a really nice job and he’s really easy to get along with. He’s a multi-instrumentalist prodigy and is amazing.

He’s having quite the life right now.”

I asked Graham if he had any favorite songs to play. He replied,

“They’re all my favorites, it changes day-to-day.” He does have a favorite new song that he wrote, “Unreel.” He said that will be part of an interesting “reel” set that he’s really looking forward to. It will start with “Virtual Reel” by Susannah Clifford Blachly of Montpelier which Graham discovered on Pandora. Next will be his tune, “Unreel” and then “Wedding Reel” which was written by a Scottish fiddle player and lastly “Salamanca Reel” which is a traditional Irish one. The set has two Vermont Reels, a Scottish Reel and an Irish Reel. If

you’re like me and don’t know the difference between a “Reel” and a “Jig,” Graham explained it: “A reel is adapted to 4/4 (time signature). It’s more like rock ‘n’ roll – it has a back beat – as opposed to a jig which is in 6/8. They’re all adapted tunes.” He then sang me the two so I now now the difference.

Graham thoroughly enjoys playing, every time he does. He said, “I love the energy in the band when it’s going well and the energy you get back from the audience. That’s what we live for. Cheers.”

12A • PETS

LUNA 1.5-year-old.

Spayed female. Toy Poodle.

I’m happy it’s summer because I love to go for walks and I have to admit that I kind of prance when I’m on a walk and it’s pretty cute!

Just like me because I’m cute, too. I’m social and fun!

PETPersonals SAVANNAH - 6 -year-old.

Female. Siberian Husky.

I’m a beautiful lady who will keep you on your toes! I’m an on the go gal who will get you out the door this summer for walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures. I like to talk.

Featuring pets from:

RUTLAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LUCY MACKENZIE HUMANE SOCIETY SPRINGFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY

Springfield Humane Society

ZEEK - 6-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. - What a fella I am. I’m one statuesque gentleman with a lot of stage presence. Everyone is so impressed with my personality. I don’t have to even say a word and everyone just falls in love.

TILLY - 7 -year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever.

I’m a barrel of energy and I’m always on the go! I certainly don’t act like a 7-year-old dog! I’m always wagging my tail and I’m wiggly and happy when I meet new people.

I’m very social.

SHELDON - 8-year-old.

Neutered male. Domestic long hair Gray. I am a very sweet boy looking for a place to call my fuurever home. I was brought to RCHS as a stray so I have no known history with canine companions, feline friends or children.

TODD - 2.5-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Brown and white tiger.

I am a very sweet boy looking for a place to call home. I love toys, such as lasers and string, and napping as much as possible. I also love cuddling with the ones I love and getting my chin scratched,.

BROCK Hi, y’all. My name is Brock and I am a 1-year-old Virginian and I came all the way to Vermont to be yours!

I am a silly, playful and loving boy. I like other cats and do well with dogs too. I reckon we will be best friends in no time! Stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield , Wednesday-Saturday, 12-4:30 p.m. Call 802-885-3997 for more information on our low cost cat spay and neuter clinic coming up on July 10.

MARLEY - 10-year-old.

Spayed female. Chihuahua mix. If you have plush squeaky toys and those rope toys I may be your new best friend! I do like to chase after them and retrieve them and I kind of prance when I play. It’s pretty cute!

PAIGE - 8-month-old. Female. Tri-color American Guinea Pig. I am a sweet, social girl looking for my forever home with my sister! I am looking for a permanent indoor lifestyle where I can lay on timothy hay, eat my vegetables and enjoy my life!

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society

SHADOW - 1-year-old.

Spayed female. Domestic long hair. Black. They often say good things come in small packages. I’m just that! I have the biggest round yellow eyes in the land. Wait until you see them. I also have the silkiest black fur.

RED - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull. Oh I do love toys and when I have one, I love to carry it around and make lots of squeaky, squeak, squeak sounds.

They’re such fun. After I’m done playing I will happily take a nap.

TINKERBELL - 1 -year-old.

Spayed female. Chihuahua. I think that saying “good things happen to those who wait” might be about me!

You see, I will need a quiet home and a patient owner because it takes me quite a while to warm up.

DINO - 9-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair gray and white tabby. I arrived at the shelter in May after my previous owner passed away. I am a social fella who loves a good lap. I am sweet but may be a bit shy at the beginning until I get to know you.

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

All of these pets are available for adoption at

Rutland County Humane Society

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

MOUNTA IN TIMES mountaintimes.info

MASON Hi! My name’s Mason and I’m a 5-year-old neutered mixed breed dog. I have a great sense of adventure and love to be outdoors, which is one of the reasons I’m here at Lucy Mackenzie. A nice man was taking care of me until we realized we weren’t a great match. His home didn’t have a fenced in area, and he wasn’t really able to walk me on a leash. I thought that meant I could run wherever I wanted to go, so I did! That didn’t work out so well, so we decided it would be best for me to find a new home. In case you haven’t figured it out, my new home should have a fencedin area or I need to be walked on a leash at all times. The good news is that I really do like going for walks and being around people. I would love to find a new human that loves to go out hiking, or playing fetch, and other fun things like that. I’ve worked very hard on my obedience training with my people friends here at the shelter, and I’m doing so very well! I do have allergies and eat a hypoallergenic diet, which makes me feel so much better.

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Call us at 802-484-LUCY or visit lucymac. org, We hope to see you soon!

GOLF • 13A

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

State reports increase in skier/rider visits

Vt’s ski industry posts year-over-year increase, despite challenging mid-season weather Vermont’s ski areas carried strong momentum heading into 2017-18, which helped to generate favorable presales of season passes and tickets. After a warm fall, snowmaking weather made its debut in time to help Killington Resort kick off the season on Nov. 8, 2017 as, once again, the first Eastern resort to open. Mount Snow Resort took home a new accolade by opening on Nov. 11 with the most open terrain east of the Rockies, and, also on Nov. 11, Okemo Mountain Resort achieved its earliest opening in five years. Vermont Ski Areas Association reported the season numbers at its 49th Annual Meet-

ing held at Stowe Mountain Resort earlier this month. son, for a total this year of 3.97 million skier days. This is Vermont’s world-class snowmaking capabilities, just under the state’s 10-year average for visitation. early-season snowfall, and another hugely successA skier day is one person skiing for one day, and is a ful World Cup event at standard measurement of business THESE VISITORS HELP TO Killington Resort, which in the industry. As more ski areas showcased Vermont to the adopt scanning and RFID technolGENERATE $1.6 BILLION IN world, all helped to jumpogies to track visitation, Vermont’s ANNUAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY. start the state’s successful skier day totals are becoming more ski and snowboard season. accurate. This number also underAll told, the Vermont ski industry posted a 1.2 percent scores the importance of skiing and snowboarding as increase in statewide skier days over the 2016-17 seaan economic driver for the state, as these visitors help

Ski industry, page 14A

Can you improve your line of play on the green?

Question: Logan and Brad are playing in a tournament.

On the 7th hole, Brad’s tee shot ends up just off the putting green. His intent is to pitch the ball up into the green but there is casual water on the green between his ball and the hole. He goes up to the green and starts to remove the water. Logan says Brad is not allowed to remove the casual water. Is Logan correct?

Answer: A player is not allowed to improve his line of play by removing dew, frost or water. See USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2016-2017, 23-1a/2. Decision on the rules for 2018-2019 have not yet been published. Logan is correct.

Golf clinics continue on Saturday mornings,10:30 a.m. to noon. I continue to work on individual concerns. Remember, the swing’s the thing and continuous improvement is what it’s all about.

Courtesy GMNGC

Edward Wu, left, and Coco Chai, right, were the winners of the 2017 Killington Junior Golf Championship at Green Mountain National Golf Course. The 2018 championship starts July 1.

Young athletes return to compete in AJGA golf tournament

KILLINGTON—The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) will once again host the 9th annual Killington Junior Golf Championship at Green Mountain National Golf Course, Monday-Thursday, July 2-5. In 2017, Coco Chai and Edward Wu won the event in Kil-

lington, beating out nearly 200 hundred of the world’s best junior golfers. Edward Wu of Temple City, Calif., won the Boys Division at 1-over-par 214. Coco Chai of Monterey, Calif., won the Girls Division carding a 4-under-par 209. Look for results next week.

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Ride Rochester Valley Trails Located behind the U.S. Forest Service Rochester Ranger Station just north of town on Route 100, the Rochester Valley Trails were machine-built about four years ago by Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA), whose mission is “to provide safe and sustainable multiple use trails for the enjoyment of area residents and visitors.” Park at the Ranger Station, and look for the kiosk marking the trailhead. Sap Boiler is a beginner trail with wide berms and bridges – a fairly smooth ride through the woods. The section, 0.7 miles, connects with a 1.3 mile loop trail. Old Gent’s is Phase 2 of the project, and is not yet complete. RASTA Trail Chief Anni MacKay said the trail may be open this summer, depending on funding. The trails are free and open to the public.

Bonus: If the pick-your-own berry farm next door is open (generally right around July 4), the organic freshfrom-the-vine reward is a delicious, healthy way to end the ride.

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to generate $1.6 billion in annual economic activity.

But the core season brought more than a few challenges in the form of adverse weather events, which dampened visitation during two of the three key peak holiday periods. The third, President’s Week, saw solid business over the long weekend, followed by a thaw with temperatures soaring into the 60s.

However, once the calendar turned to March, a favorable and snowy weather pattern returned and some Vermont resorts experienced record-breaking snowfall. More than 5 feet of snow fell during the month of March alone and Ski Vermont issued

10 powder alerts over a six-week period. The abundant late-season snowfall and cooler-than-average temperatures resulted in a record spring for some ski areas with several extending their seasons.

Jay Peak Resort had the longest season in their history, shutting the lifts down on May 6. Sugarbush also operated through May 6, and Killington Resort remained open for skiing and snowboarding through May 26.

“This is an impressive result, despite challenging weather conditions for much of our core season,” said Ski Vermont President Molly Mahar. “While there is certainly no

controlling Mother Nature, Vermont’s ski areas have again proven that they can persevere when the weather throws them a curveball – or in the case of this season, a series of them. Our world-class snowmaking capabilities and the hardworking employees that make the difference for our guests every day are the true reason Vermont offers a quality experience and dependable skiing and snowboarding all season, and why it is the number one ski state in the East. We always appreciate it when Mother Nature pitches in to lend a hand with abundant natural snowfall, too, which she did during both the early and late seasons.”

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FIND YOUR LOCAL ARTS, DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Ceramics artist Deborah Goodwin to open show in Brandon

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Locals take to Fair Haven stage for third concert Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Concerts in the Park welcomes a local band to the stage for its third concert. The Aaron Audet Band will be performing Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the park. Audet and fellow band members Jeff Poremski on lead guitar, Chris Johnson on the electric bass, and Ross Edmunds on the drums, play a variety of cover songs.

This concert will once again feature free ice cream cones. Food items includ-

ing hot dogs, popcorn and sodas are available for purchase each week.

A hugely popular 50/50 is also held each week. Many have asked where the 50/50 money goes. There are three different ways that the concert committee distributes these funds: part of the money goes to fund a scholarship for a Fair Haven Union High School graduate pursuing a major in music; part is used to support the Dodge House in Rutland, which provides housing and support for

homeless veterans; and the rest is used to support the cost of the concerts.

The intermission at each concert features a door prize drawing. Prizes are drawn for all ages.

Concerts go on rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the concert moves to the Congregational Church at the north end of the park. The church is handicap accessible.

Concert-goers can call 265-3010 ext. 301 after 4 p.m. the day of the show to confirm details.

Friday, June 29, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) announced a show of ceramic works by Stockbridge artist, Deborah Goodwin.

The exhibit, “Fabrications in Clay,” runs June 29-Aug. 28. The public is invited to the opening reception Friday, June 29 from 5-7 p.m.

If Goodwin’s pieces resemble fabric, there’s a good reason. “I’ve borrowed some techniques from apparel manufacturing, making a pattern and embossing clay slabs with fabric textures,” explained the former fashion merchandiser.

The combination of supple fabric details and hard clay makes a comfortable, casual fit. “All my pieces are functional, with a – hopefully – fun twist,” Goodwin added.

This show is part of Vermont Arts 2018 – a year-long celebration highlighting arts events across the state, sponsored by the Vermont Arts Council. The largest piece in the BAG show, “Strata,” is a series of nine interconnected tiles, or trivets. “I envisioned each trivet as an individual work but wanted the textures and colors to flow throughout the whole installation,” Goodwin said.

Goodwin holds a BFA in ceramics and sculpture from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She discovered the Brandon Artists Guild on vacations in Vermont while working as a clothing designer in New York. In 2007, she and her family moved to Vermont and she rekindled her

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This vase, created by artist Deborah Goodwin, is part of the exhibit “Fabrications in Clay,” on display at Brandon Artists Guild. passion for ceramics. She joined the BAG as an exhibiting member in 2017.

The Brandon Artists Guild is an artist-run gallery with approximately 40 exhibiting artists and additional supporting members. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization, the BAG supports the visual arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations and educational programs.

The BAG, at 7 Center St., Brandon, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Brandon sees new concert series at local brewery/winery Friday, June 29, 6 p.m.—BRANDON— Friday nights just got a little more lively in the Brandon area as the Inn at Neshobe River is set to kick off its Sunset Concert Series. These concerts will feature some of the best emerging bands in the area as well as a few more familiar names. It’s local music, local wine and local beer in a beautiful location.

The series gets underway on June 29 with the authentic blues and rock classics band, The Silverbacks. Featuring Tom Caswell playing a searing lead guitar; Tom Van Sant on lead vocals and guitar; Scott Totten on harmonica; Peter Kennedy on bass; and Rob Zollman on drums, this Brandon-based band is quickly developing a loyal following from its lively performances at Sister Wicked’s monthly open mic.

July 6 will add to Brandon’s Independence Day celebrations with Nodo Piano.

Brandon’s own multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Emily Nelson and Kenny Cifone join forces for this new, semi-acoustic duo that specializes in vocal harmonies, eclectic music choices and creative arrangements.

July 20 will bring Burlington-based Eastern Mountain Time with its blend of country/folk to the Inn’s renovated 1786 vintage barn.

On Aug. 10, The McCuen Brothers with Freeman Corey will perform. It’s bluegrass

meets jazz when twin brothers Rob and Jim McCuen of the gypsy jazz group Swing Noire team up with Benson fiddle legend Freeman Corey. Expect this band to sizzle!

Always a barnburner of a show, Middlebury based Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners rock out on Aug. 24. From Americana to bluesy country, original tunes to alternative, the songs are real and heartfelt, soulful and rockin’ with strong vocals, a twanging telecaster, driving guitars and powerful drumming.

After Labor Day, but summer, Sept. 7 will see the always-cool Tintype Gypsies bringing a volatile combination of music makers to the Inn’s barn for American folk punk featuring Angus Chaney, Kenny Cifone and Emily Nelson on guitars, ukulele, bass, fiddle, percussion and sweet vocals.

Loose Change wraps up the series on Sept. 21. At the crossroads of blues, rock and jazz there’s a whole lot of soul. Veteran performers include John Falk on lead guitar and vocals; Cooie DeFrancesco with rhythm guitar and on vocals; Ron White on bass; and Rob Zollman on drums.

Concerts are held Fridays, 6-9 p.m. The Inn at Neshobe River is an historic B&B nestled on the edges of the river it takes its name from. The family-owned winery and brewery adjoin. The Inn is located at 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon. Events are rain or shine. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. No dogs please.

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Kicking off the events, the New England Brass Band (NEBB) will perform on Tuesday, July 3 at Albert Bridge School starting at 5 p.m. NEBB is the region’s premier brass band, adhering to the instrumentation of the British brass band tradition. Sixteen brass musicians and two percussionists will bring two curated sets of Americana music to the field next to Albert Bridge School, on an acoustics-focused stage with band shell specially

set up to maximize the richness of the full brass sound. The concert is free and open to the public.

The fun continues on July 3 from 6 p.m. until dusk at Ascutney Mountain with more music, food, fun for the youngsters and fireworks for all to enjoy.

Follow the signs. Please, no grills are permitted.

On July 4, breakfast at Brownsville Community Church will run from 7:3010 a.m. for just $5. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be free music and games for families and kids, plus book, craft and food vendors. The highlight of the day will be the parade

down Brownsville-Hartland Road at 1 p.m. featuring participants of all kinds from all over the region.

This year’s parade theme is “60 Years Answering the Call” honoring the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Department’s long service to this and surrounding communities.

Brownsville Independence Day celebration t-shirts are available for purchase now at Albert Bridge School. Call 802-484-3344. The shirts will also be available for purchase at the celebrations. The price for an adult shirt is $15 and children’s shirts are $12.

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A still from “Peter and the Farm” shows Vermont organic farmer Peter Dunning – the film’s subject – on his tractor on his farm in southern Vermont. The film is award-winning.

Vermont organic farmer Peter Dunning is subject of Billings Farm film screening, Saturday

Saturday, June 30, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 9th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series will screen “Peter and the Farm” on Saturday, June 30, at 5 p.m. and 7 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.

The film provides an intimately detailed portrait of southern Vermont dairyman and organic farmer Peter Dunning, a rugged individualist, hard-drink-

ing loner and former artist who has burned bridges with his wives and children and whose only company, even on harsh winter nights, are the sheep, cows, and pigs he tends on his farm. Dunning is one of the most complicated, sympathetic documentary subjects to come along in some time. Imbued with an aching tenderness, filmmaker Tony Stone’s documentary is both haunting and heartbreaking, a mosaic of its singular subject’s transitory memories and reflections – however funny, tragic, or angry they may be. The film won a Special Jury Prize at the

Philadelphia Film Festival and was selected as a New York Times Critic’s Pick.

Meet the filmmakers! Tony Stone and Melissa Auf der Maur will attend the screening and discuss their film.

Tickets prices are $9 for member adults, 16 and up; and $11 for non-member adults, 16 and up. For information, visit billingsfarm.org/filmfest or call 802-457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Vermont Route 12.

Town of Killington to host a .5k Dash for Donuts

Saturday, July 21, 2018 Riley Rink at Hunter Park, Manchester, VT 5K Run/Walk • 10K Run • Kids’ Obstacle Course

Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Parks & Recreation Dept., Sherburne Memorial Library and the Sherburne Friends of the Library are hosting a .5k Dash for Donuts on Saturday, July 7 at 11 a.m., rain or shine. That’s right – a .5 kilometer race.

Registration for the event will open through July 4. Cost to enter is $15 per person or $20 for VIP status, which gets the racer a ride to the finish line in a golf cart.

Runners will receive a medal, a sticker and enough carbs and fluids to get them to the finish line.

The race will kick off at the Sherburne Memorial Library parking lot with hydration provided by Long Trail Brewing Company. Racers will “run” to the town office where they can cool off and chow down after the strenuous race. There will be an aide station serving donuts to get participants through the race, as well. The race ends at the Johnson Recreation Center, and an award ceremony will follow.

This family activity is open to all. For more information, visit killingtonrec.com, stop by the Sherburne Memorial Library or call 802-422-3932.

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Guests of Music in the Meadow 2017 sit on the lawn and enjoy the festival.

Music in the Meadow to benefit Komen Vermont foundation

Saturday, June 30, 11:30 a.m.— CHESTER—The 16th annual Music in the Meadow will be held on Saturday, June 30 at the Motel in the Meadow, located on Route 11 in Chester. Join organizers between 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. for a day of fabulous music from local performers, fun and games for children, a horseshoe tournament, silent auction, raffle, and great barbecued food and ice cream. Suggested entry is $5.

Music in the Meadow’s 2018 line-up includes: Green Mountain Express, Ben Fuller, Heartfire, Brendon Thomas, The Illusion, Totally Submerged, The Imperfectionists and Intercept.

The music starts at noon. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or sit under a tent.

This community, one-day live mu-

sic event continues to benefit the Komen Vermont Race for the Cure® (hosted by Susan G. Komen® New England). This year’s Vermont Race event is Saturday, July 21. Register to participate at komennewengland.org.

Over the past 15 years, with the assistance of area merchants and friends, Music in the Meadow has been able to donate nearly $68,000 to the Vermont Race for the Cure.

Music in the Meadow Silent Auction will be held throughout Saturday and the raffle prizes will be drawn late afternoon, prior to the close of the concert. The raffle’s grand prize is a handmade queen-size quilt.

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Saturday, June 30, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Now in its 36th season of presenting fine chamber music, the Killington Music Festival takes much pride and pleasure in announcing its Music in the Mountains Classical Concert Series schedule for 2018. On Saturday evenings from June 30-July 28, the internationally acclaimed musicians of the Killington Music Festival will perform at Ramshead Lodge at the Killington Resort at 7 p.m., with the final concert being held at Killington Peak.

During the series, the performers will also teach, guide and mentor the young aspiring musicians from around the country and abroad, who will perform the Young Artists Series on select Fridays at Ramshead Lodge at 7 p.m.

Back by popular demand,Simon Ghraichy opens the first concert on June 30 with the 2018 Grand Piano Season Opener. He will once again set the tone with a virtuosic festive evening.

A special free will offering concert will be held on Thursday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church featuring Simon Ghraichy and faculty members. July 7, Thank You Dvorak,

a mix of melodies, harmonies and dances will be performed including the beloved piano trio with guest artist Simon Ghraichy.

On July 14,the Killington Music Festival Faculty come together to perform Cellos Galore. In this program, Schubert’s grand string quintet featuring two cellos takes center stage.

July 21 will feature Dancing into the Quiet Night, an evening of dances and dance-like repertoire, including works by Bach and Vaughan Williams’ beautiful and rarely heard Piano Quintet.

The season finale will be held July 28 at the Peak Lodge: Potpourri on Killington Peak.

Always a festival favorite, this program will offer a variety of gems in this concert of breathtaking music and views.

Ticket prices are $25; the season finale concert at the peak is $30. Tickets are available by calling 800-6216867. Advance tickets may be ordered by phone through the day prior to the performance. Tickets may be purchased the day of the performance beginning at 6 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge.

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Dragons make frequent appearances at CSSC Art Camps.

Art camps return to Carving Studio WEST RUTLAND—Instructor Zoe Marr Hilliard will inspire children ages 6-8 with Earth, Wind, Fire, Water! at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center July 9-13. Students are sure to fall under the spell of this elemental kingdom of stone.

Kids ages 9-12 will be led on a prolific tour across the world of three-dimensional art in Sculpt Me a Story, July 23-27. Participants will try their hand at traditional and non-traditional sculptural techniques, concepts and materials.

Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is located at 636 Marble St., West Rutland. To register, or for more information, contact 802-438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org.

Bianca Amira Zanella hosts found poetry workshop in Poultney Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m.—POULTNEY—Join Bianca Amira Zanella for Pop Poem, a found poetry workshop, on Saturday, June 30, 2-4 p.m. at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, 145 East Main St., Poultney.

Zanella, a local performance poet, will share with participants the joys of finding poetry in existing texts and/or images and refashioning them as new poems. This workshop resembles Pop Art, hence the name, including the conflict between the literal and abstract, freedom of artistic expression, repetition of discovery and multiple meanings.

Writer Annie Dillard has said that turning a text into a poem doubles that poem’s context. “The original meaning remains intact, but now it swings between two poles,” Dillard stated. A found poem is the literary equivalent of a collage, and during the two hours, there Submitted will be several Bianca Amira Zanella stations of “texts,” event. It’s best for lanincluding magazines, guage lovers and the curibooks, games, etc., where ous. There is a suggested participants will hunt for donation of $0-$5. For the poems to find them. more information, visit This is an all-ages stonevalleyarts.org.

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Fourth of July Celebration 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm

Friends of Library Book & Gift Sale Parade on River Road starting at Fusion Fitness & ending at the Johnson Rec Center Pool Opens Fireman’s BBQ Raffle* Opens & Library Sale Ends *See a Fireman for raffle tickets OR buy online at www.killingtonrec.com

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Kids line up to help make ice-cream the old-fashioned way at the Billings Farm and Museum’s 35th anniversary celebration.

Billings Farm marks 35th anniversary

By Stephen Seitz Courtesy VSO

Fireworks are a staple during the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s concert finales, taking place during the Independence Day holiday at select locations.

VSO’s summer festival is a celebration of nature’s gifts

Sunday, July 1, 7:30 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—This summer the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour, Gifts of Nature, celebrates those gifts through music with guest conductor Sarah Hicks. The tour will be in South Pomfret at the Suicide Six Ski Area on Sunday, July 1, for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Experience musically-depicted majestic rivers, verdant fields, gardens in bloom, and the clear night sky, along with an extraterrestrial visitor that is a reminder to

keep a sense of wonder at the bounty that surrounds.

Enjoy pyrotechnics not just during the concert finale, but also courtesy of naturally-gifted 22-year-old violin virtuoso Rubén Rengel, fresh from his recent first place award at the prestigious Sphinx Competition.

Suicide Six is located at 247 Stage Rd, South Pomfret. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Tickets and more information are available at vso.org.

WOODSTOCK—You know you’ve become an institution when the third-graders of the past become parents and bring their own third-graders to visit.

Many such parents and children flocked to the Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock to celebrate the farm’s 35th anniversary on June 24.

“I came here as a child,” said Fairlee resident Ryan Hatch, who had two young children with him. “I grew up on a farm. We had beef cows and pigs. Today, Dad has horses.”

Hatch said he kept 12 chickens. His wife, Jillian, said she has been lobbying her husband for some cows.

“I have kind of a small obsession with cows,” she said.

Over in the craft barn, Springfield resident Megan McCarthy watched as her two children, daughter Reese and son Brody, learned to make bracelets and necklaces with dried beans.

“We do this every year,” she said. “We love seeing the animals, and we do crafts at home. I came here when I was growing up.”

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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.

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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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Killington Market

Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are ABirch shortRidge scenic drive from Killington also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594 Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998, dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT Liquid Art is a delicious way to complete your A short scenic drive from Killington Forget about the polar vortex for day in Killington. Featuring Vermont a while and relax in the warm inspired New American cuisine in atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for the inns dining room and Great artfully served lattes from their La Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy desserts. www.birchridge.com. (802) 422-4293 fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain. LiquidartVT.com (802) 422-2787.

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Lookout Tavern

With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665 NDON MINI GOLF ME

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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

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Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777

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MATTERS 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

Peppinos

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

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.

Sugar and Spice

Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right.

Try six different kinds of pancakes and/ or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832

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

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

Seward’s Dairy

If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream.

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Killington is back on top

By Dave Hoffenberg

It took a little while, but Killington Resort has made it back to where they were all of last season – in first place. To get there they had to fight two teams on the Bridgewater battle

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field: McGrath’s Sushi and Clearly Moguls. First battle combatant was MS and pitcher Matt Kinsman quickly made it a 2-0 lead with his bat and a long home run. KR went up 3-0 in the top of the first after Kyle “Famous” Amos added a solo shot.

The first inning was all about the pitchers and their bats, not their arms. MS tied the game in the bottom after pitcher “Big” Josh Tarleton launched a three-run rocket over the fence. Both teams stranded runners on the corners in the second, keeping the score tied. Tarleton got the best of Kinsman in the third after he sent him back to the bench with a “Cold Beer K.” Kinsman’s team had other plans and fired up the bats for four runs off five singles and a double. MS did it with doubles off their first three batters and combined with two singles, they produced three runs.

That brought them within one, 7-6.

Whereas KR started the third with a “CBK,” MS ended it with one after Taylor “Stone Cold” K’d.

KR got five runs in the fourth off two home runs with a two-out rally.

Nate Stoodley knocked in two and Corey Stearns blasted one for three.

Just like in the prior inning MS answered with runs, just one less than KR. Tarleton jacked another homer, this time a two-run shot and Ezrah Lemieux had a two-run double to come within two (12-10).

The fifth inning was a hit parade for KR as they batted through their order one-and-a-half times. That produced a whopping 12 runs. Both Ian’s and Greg McClallen were twofor-two with two singles and two runs scored in that inning alone. MS had to produce a huge two-out rally to keep the game alive after Stone popped out and Jamie Rameau “CBK’d,” but all they got was three runs to fall to a mercy loss, 24-13.

In the bottom of the double-header, Clearly Moguls sandwiched 10 runs in between two “CBKs”: One

By Robin Alberti

An outfielder makes a sliding catch during a previous softball game. by lead-off batter Brando “Saved by Stella” Remick, and “DJ” Dave Hoffenberg. They added one more for a huge 11-0 lead after one-half inning.

Judd Washburn jacked the game’s first home run, a three-run blast to right. KR got five runs in the bottom, with all but one of those off a grand slam by Stearns. CM had nothing doing in the second, but KR’s Ian Smith had some sweet “D” with a web gem diving stop and throw to first.

CM saw their big lead completely disappear in the bottom and faced a one-run deficit after KR hit their way to seven runs. Stearns was “En Fuego” and added another homer, this time a two-run shot. Guth ended that onslaught with a “CBK.” Neither team could do anything in the third.

Angel Shannon put CM back on top, with a three-run shot and Brett “The Hitman” Regimbald drove in another for a 15-12 lead. Stoodley tied it 15-15 with one swing of the bat.

“Tall” Tom Gilligan saved a run with a big web gem as he caught a fly ball with a full extension catch over his head. Jimbo Billings and “DJ” Dave broke that tie with an RBI hit apiece.

CM stretched their lead 19-15 after Regimbald and Shannon drove in a run apiece.

KR took their first lead since the second with a five-run sixth, 20-19.

If CM was going to come back, it was

going to have to be with a two-out rally after Scott “Scooter” Watelet and Hunter Pike flew out. Billings and Ronzoni Hacker kept CM’s hopes alive with a single apiece. It came down to “DJ” Dave with two out, two on, and his team down one.

Unfortunately for them, he ended the game with a “CBK.” STANDINGS 1. Killington Resort 6-2 2. Clearly Moguls 5-2 3. First Stop Outback 5-3 4. McGrath’s Sushi 4-4 5. OmyaRamas 3-4 6. Karrtel 0-8 SCHEDULE: Wednesday, June 27

Karrtel vs McGrath’s Sushi @ Killington 6 p.m.

OmyaRamas vs Clearly Moguls @ Bridgewater 5:50 p.m.

First Stop Outback vs Killington Resort @ Bridgewater 7 p.m.

Monday, July 2 OmyaRamas vs Karrtel @ Killington 5:50 p.m.

Karrtel vs Killington Resort @ Killington 7 p.m.

Clearly Moguls vs McGrath’s Sushi @ Bridgewater 5:50 p.m.

McGrath’s Sushi vs First Stop Outback @ Bridgewater 7 p.m.

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The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

Gregarious great blue herons

By Susan Shea

Years ago, friends and I spotted a group of huge nests high in the trees along the edge of a large pond: a great blue heron rookery. From across the water (a respectful distance to avoid

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disturbing the birds), we observed the goings-on through our binoculars.

Adult herons flew in and out of the colony, their long necks and heads folded back onto their shoulders in an S-shape, wings beating slowly, long legs trailing behind. As a parent approached its nest, the young stood up eagerly, jostling each other and clamoring for food. Alighting on the stick platform, the adult quickly inserted its long beak into each nestling’s throat, and with a pumping motion, regurgitated a nutritious soup, which likely included fish, crayfish, or frogs.

Great blue herons are one of the few bird species in the Northeast that nest in inland freshwater colonies (they also nest along saltwater).

According to Kent McFarland, a biologist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, most heron rookeries in the state are small, with two to three nests, and are located in beaver swamps with big standing dead trees.

Many colonies are ephemeral. When the nesting trees fall down or the beavers move on, the herons leave, following the beavers. Vermont’s largest rookery is on an island in the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, a huge riverine wetland complex adjacent to Lake Champlain, and hosts between 250 to 600 nests each year.

Herons usually breed in colonies, explained McFarland, because their preferred nesting habitat tends to be clumped. Good nesting trees with easy access to food are limited, so even at a successful nesting site, herons may have to fly a couple of miles to catch sufficient prey.

Another advantage to

colony nesting is that there is safety in numbers; there are more eyes to detect predators. The colony may also function as an information center for finding food. One researcher found that herons that followed their neighbors caught more fish than solitary feeders. The rookery also serves as an assembly site for mating. Herons are mostly monogamous during a breeding season, but choose new mates every year.

Male great blues return from southern wintering grounds first, arriving at colonies in mid to late March. They settle on nest sites and court the later-arriving females from there, with elaborate displays performed by both sexes. Herons mainly nest in trees, but will also nest on the ground, on cliffs, in bushes, and on man-made structures such as duck blinds or nest platforms.

The male collects much of the nesting material, gathering sticks and presenting them to the female. She weaves a platform with a nest cup, lining it with pine needles, moss, grass, or leaves. The same nest may be used for several years and grow as large as four feet across and three and a half feet deep. The female lays two to six pale blue eggs, and the parents take turns incubating and turning them with their bills.

Unlike many songbirds and other fast-nesting species, herons invest a significant portion of the spring and summer into one brood of young.

Incubation requires approximately 28 days. As the parents exchange nest care duties, they often perform a ritual, erecting their plumes and clicking their bill tips rapidly. The chicks hatch covered with gray down and bluish

eyes open; they will stay in the nest for 49 to 81 days, being fed and cared for by their parents. As the baby herons grow larger, the parents will give their chicks their first opportunities to practice picking up prey. They do this by regurgitating small whole fish into the nest. A full two months after hatching, the young attempt their first awkward flights. Fledging also takes time and it’s typical for the young birds to loiter around the nest for a few weeks.

Although great blue herons were hunted heavily for their beautiful plumes (used to adorn women’s hats) in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, they are now protected by law, and their populations have rebounded.

Great blue numbers are stable or rising in the Northeast, according to McFarland. The most recent Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (2010) showed a 28 percent increase in survey blocks occupied by herons since the first atlas in the 1980s. New York’s atlas found a similar 20 percent upswing.

However great blues are still considered vulnerable because their nesting colonies are very sensitive to disturbance. One year herons abandoned the large rookery in the Missisquoi Refuge, probably because of high predation rates by raccoons and eagles. Herons can also be disturbed by nearby housing or industrial development, highway construction, and water recreation. It is best to avoid colonies during nesting season, and landowners with breeding herons can help by wrapping sheets of metal around the bases of nesting trees before breeding season to deter predators.

While it’s a rare to have the opportunity to see a rookery, blue herons themselves are relatively easy to find this time of year, as they travel our wetlands and waterways in search of their next prey. They’re exceptionally beautiful birds and it’s fascinating to watch them hunt – standing motionless in the water, looking like a Japanese painting, then spearing a fish and gulping it down. As they take flight, notice in what direction they go; chances are, they’re heading back to a nest to feed their family.

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On which side of history do you stand?

Butterflies danced among blackberry bushes, reminding me of the butterfly effect used by shamans worldwide to transport themselves to other places as a healing tool. Robins passed by with nest-building materials and a hummingbird perched above my head. Then the world came to a stop when a goldfinch flew into our picture Mountain window. I laid on Meditation it carefully on a

By Marguerite te soft cloth and Jill Dye prayed it was only in shock.

But the poor tiny creature never awoke. It reminded me of life’s fleeting nature. I realized I’ve become stronger for not having dissolved in tears, but I was mistaken. It didn’t last long.

Then my close artist friend in Sarasota sent an email about a film about Pope Francis; I was thrilled to see the Netflix film, “Call me Francis” on the pope’s early life. The fact that she’s Jewish and I grew up Methodist demonstrates the pope’s universal appeal. His heart is big and includes us all. The film impressed me with his good works and ability to conciliate but flooded me with memories of the constant fear we felt.

I served as a mission intern through the United Methodist church for about 2 ½ years, working as a social worker in the slums of Buenos Aires on behalf of the poor. This work was dangerous under a military dictatorship. General Videla’s junta was trained in the U.S. Dept. of Defense-funded School of the Americas. It was implemented as Operation Condor, a secret policy

NEITHER THE JESUIT LEADER AND FUTURE POPE, FATHER JORGE BERGOGLIO, NOR I WAS AMONG THE 30,000 KIDNAPPED AND KILLED IN ARGENTINA’S “DIRTY WAR.” of political oppression and state terrorism carried out by our CIA. Neither the Jesuit leader and future pope, Father Jorge Bergoglio, nor I were among the 30,000 kidnapped and killed in Argentina’s “Dirty War.” We had friends in common in the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo. Courageous mothers and grandmothers demonstrated each week in front of the “casa rosada,” Videla’s palace, to protest the disappearance of their loved ones, hoping for their release or to know their whereabouts at the very least.

In the film I learned about his mentor and dear friend Esther, who was taken away while protesting her daughter and grandchild’s disappearance. Years later, Esther’s remains were found.

My friend Carmen survived, but her daughter, sonin-law, and toddler grandchild were never found. When families were taken, children were also torn from their parents, often given to childless junta couples, reminiscent of the kidnappings in Hitler’s Nazi Germany.

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Don’t just work for money, work for meaning In a recent survey of 12,000 workers worldwide conducted by the Energy

It’s soul-sucking, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

We understand why so many people stick with jobs that don’t provide meaning — it’s the money. And MONEY MATTERS working “for the monBY KEVIN THEISSEN ey” is not all bad. Having financial security so we can provide for Project, only 50 percent of our families is obviously a respondents found meanworthy reason. ing in their jobs. Imagine However, as important spending 40 hours a week as money is, feeling that the doing meaningless work. work we do is meaningful

matters, too. It’s better for our health, our relationships, and it makes getting up in the morning much more desirable.

The good news is, there are proactive things we can do to derive more meaning from our work.

For some of us, finding that meaning in work might require a company or career change. For others, it could be as simple as reframing how we think about our current jobs and

finding new ways to engage our talents.

Here are a few strategies for maximizing your sense of meaning from 9 to 5.

Craft a new job out of your current job The job crafting concept can provide a new perspective on the work you do. In one study, hospital custodians felt they were part of a team that was helping people get better.

Rather than trying to find a different job, these custo-

dians had crafted a more meaningful job out of their assigned work.

Your current job might provide opportunities for expression, connection, and creativity that you never realized were there. Try to reconfigure your approach to daily work tasks around these opportunities.

Focus on ‘why,’ not ‘what’ It’s easy to get so bogged down in the things we have to do at work that we lose sight of why we do them. It

can be helpful to your sense of meaning to consider the end result of your work, especially as it impacts other people.

Somewhere at the end of all that paperwork and accounting there’s a person with a need you helped fill, a problem you helped solve, an experience of joy you helped deliver.

Your “why” could be the meaning you find from engaging your unique skillset.

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SUDOKU

the MOVIE diary

By Dom Cioffi

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

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

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Green and yellow citrus fruit 5. Type of clock 10. Die 14. A hammer needs one 15. Leopard (Hebrew) 16. In the Hebrew calendar 17. Away from wind 18. Type of footwear 19. Malaysian coastal city 20. Arm bones 22. A type of diligence 23. Banquets 24. Home of The Beatles 27. Electromotive force 30. Small amount 31. Type of cola 32. Adult female 35. Astronomy unit 37. Hall of Fame 38. Type of gazelle 39. Places 40. Women from the Mayflower 41. Liquid served with food 42. Predatory semiaquatic reptile (abbr.)

43. Angle (abbr.)

44. Touched lightly 45. Cannister 46. Crony 47. Tell on 48. Body of water 49. Sorts out 52. Mammary gland of female cattle 55. Collegiate athletic conference 56. Sword 60. Protein-rich liquids 61. Emaciation 63. Italian seaport 64. Agreement 65. Chinese ethnic group 66. University of Miami’s mascot 67. People who buy and sell securities 68. Genus of mosquitos 69. Holds up your head

CLUES DOWN 1. Two-toed sloth 2. Impudent behavior 3. The right to take another’s property 4. Refers to end of small intestine 5. Mandela’s party 6. Inserted strips of fat before cooking 7. Secret love affair 8. Responds to stimulation 9. Wife 10. Desert mammal 11. A nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine 12. Uncommon 13. __ Kristofferson, actor 21. Where buildings are built 23. Chain attached to a watch 25. Holiday (informal) 26. Clod 27. Synchronizes solar and lunar time 28. Australian eucalyptus tree 29. Aerosol propellant 32. Coats with a sticky substance 33. Master of ceremonies 34. The venerable __, British theologian 36. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 37. Witch 38. Strike with a light blow 40. The First State 41. Satisfies 43. A way to fish 44. Magnetic tape used to make recordings 46. For each 47. Flower cluster 49. Closes off 50. One who supports fanatically 51. Type of vaccine 52. Approves food 53. Hoofed grazing animal 54. Drearily dull 57. Youngster 58. __ Clapton, musician 59. Take a chance 61. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)

62. Female sibling

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Armed and dangerous

I realized the other day that my son is roughly the same age that I was when I first started mowing lawns.

That thought frightened me. I would no sooner let my son grab ahold of a running lawn mower than I would allow him to disarm a nuclear bomb.

It’s not that I don’t trust him, I just realize how dangerous mowing can be and how stupid kids can be when they don’t fully comprehend the power they’re pushing around.

I took ridiculous chances and left myself open to countless horror stories over the years and somehow came out unscathed. I shudder when I think about all the times I slipped and nearly had my foot slide under a running mower; or how many times I reached down to remove debris that was caught in the discharge chute.

One of my best friends growing up wasn’t so lucky.

He was blasting music through a pair of headphones while mowing one day and thought the engine was off.

When he went to dislodge some grass from the edge of the deck, the whirling blades sliced the end of his finger completely off.

I’ve continued to mow at each house I’ve owned and for years made it a point to mow my grandmother’s lawn as well. When I moved to my current house, I noticed that nearly every lawn in my neighborhood was attended to by a lawn service. For several years I took it as a badge of courage that I was the only man who mowed his own lawn.

And then I was diagnosed with cancer. Realizing that I would not be able to handle the yard work while going HEREDITARY through treatments and not wanting my wife to toil with it, I finally succumbed and hired a lawn service.

By the time I was through treatment and recovery son I was able to watch him more closely. That’s when I and able to work outside again, I decided that I kind of realized the poor guy had no arms. Instead, he had two liked not having to deal with the drudgery. So I just kept prosthetic limbs, each with a two pronged hook on the paying the lawn guys. And you know what? I don’t miss end. These were not the modern prosthetics you see on it a bit.

TV that replicate the full arm, hand and fingers. UnforSome evenings I pull into my driveway after a long tunately, these were the kind I remember growing up, day of work and see that the lawn has been serviced. which now seem dated and out of touch with technolI immediately smile, knowing they’ve taken care of ogy. everything, which leaves me with more time to golf.

When I see this guy now, I have a completely difEarlier this year, I saw a ferent take on what he’s THIS IS A STIRRING PSYCHOLOGICAL guy who lived somewhat doing. While I originally close to my neighborhood thought he was being HORROR FILM THAT WILL HAVE YOU, mowing his own lawn. He klutzy with his mowing ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, seemed to be struggling technique, I now marvel at to move his push mowhis gumption to even get MOVING TO THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. er around. I didn’t think out and attempt such an much of it and continued to drive along. activity given his handicap. I mean, seriously, if there Over the ensuing months I’ve seen that same guy was ever a guy who shouldn’t have to mow his lawn, it’s many more times, and he always seems at odds with his him. mower. And then one day I realized why.

I find myself thinking about this guy every time I I’m not sure if traffic was slower, but for some readrive by his house. I figure he must have a little chip on his shoulder about his capabilities. And I’m betting he refuses to let his disability get in the way of him doing anything.

I’ve periodically wondered if he does other seemingly insurmountable tasks like skydiving or snowboarding. Someday I may pull over and talk to him. I’m not sure what I’d say, but it would be something along the lines of, “Hey, for whatever it’s worth, I have so much respect every time I see you out here working hard. You are a warrior.”

This week’s film, “Hereditary” deals with a different kind of handicap: mental illness. In this film, we meet a grieving daughter who has just lost the mother she had spent most of her life estranged from. But now that she’s gone, a bizarre span of events has her questioning her sanity.

This is a stirring psychological horror film that will have you, on more than one occasion, moving to the edge of your seat. I enjoyed this film more than I thought, but that’s because so much care was taken with the storyline. This is certainly the rare film of this genre that doesn’t devolve into a pathetic mess.

Check this one out if you like smart horror and don’t mind having your sensibilities twisted for two hours.

A cutting “B+” for “Hereditary.”

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

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The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

The castles are crumbling

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

This week’s horoscopes are coming out in the afterglow of the Summer Solstice under the light of a Sagittarius Moon. At the moment I am full of thoughts about the current astrological picture, wondering if I even have the right to talk about it. My sense is that the smallness of my perceptions limits my ability to offer any useful or objective insights – but nevertheless, here are a few things that I have noticed that might contain a wisp of truth, give you some food for thought, and add a bit of inspiration to your week.

Dionysus is opposing Saturn and both of them are squaring Atropos. Dionysus is a multifaceted archetype.

On one level he is the god of wine, women and song. On a deeper level he is the god of rebirth, and is otherwise known as “The Twice Born.” When we put him in opposition to Saturn, the Grim Reaper and the king of the old paradigm, a number of things come into play.

My first take on this is that it’s time for the old guard and the powers that be to get sent off to rehab to clean up their act – or not. Because Atropos is a symbol for what happens at the tail end of any situation, the square to Atropos implies that 13,000 years of lies and BS are coming to an end.

With Dionysus suggesting that something new will come to life in the wake of all of this, it feels like something that resembles truth will spring forth to vanquish that which time has corrupted, and which has been lying at the root of all evil, gnawing away at the tree of life since the time before time.

BECAUSE ATROPOS IS A SYMBOL FOR WHAT HAPPENS AT THE TAIL END OF ANY SITUATION, THE SQUARE TO ATROPOS IMPLIES THAT 13,000 YEARS OF LIES AND BS ARE COMING TO AN END. In tandem with this, Apollo and Siva are squaring Astraea. This makes me think that, no matter who we think we are, and what we think is going on, the Grand Cycle has indeed come to an end. All around us, the castles are crumbling, in preparation for a rebuilding and a rebirth.

The last time this happened was during the Atlantean era.

We are back at exactly the same point that we were at then.

When life reaches these points, the polarity that is intrinsic to Planet Earth gets magnified to the nth degree, and the human element, or the mass consciousness, heads to one extreme or another. Take a look around. It’s quite obvious that we are positioned on opposite sides of a fence that separates mankind into factions that do not see eye to eye. No matter on which side of the fence we stand, all of us think that we are 100 percent right, and there is no conversation or any sense of cooperation between those who see things differently. Interestingly, at the physical level, from the standpoint of Mother Earth, this is when pole shifts occur.

Seen from an astrological perspective, an opposition between Sappho and Psyche tells me that there is a huge amount of psychic damage being born out of the fact that it is nearly impossible to converse with our neighbors without ending up in an argument – or a riot – or a war.

The fact that this Sappho-Psyche aspect squares the lunar nodes on the Leo/Aquarius axis tells me that our black and white, “I’m right, you’re wrong” perceptions are totally interfering with our growth and blocking the path of human evolution toward unity and oneness.

I don’t get out much. I spend most of my time working, swimming, and pondering things, trying to understand why none of us seems to know how to come together.

Many well informed souls who spout New Age aphorisms and claim to be in touch with principles of love and light have turned rogue in the heat of righteousness and are now blind when it comes to any ability to see how bigoted they have become. Posed against anything and anyone Crumbling castles, page 38A

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Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

March 21 - April 20

June 21 - July 20

September 21 - October 20

December 21 - January 20

t’s funny how we get pushed by our experience to wake up and smell the coffee. Your best laid plans were supposed to keep things on track for a while. Now, all of a sudden, random events have shown up to say, “Maybe now is the time” to break away, or jump ship, or go into alignment with things that you can live with, instead of paying homage to the same old grind. Before the seasons change, something’s got to give. The usual approach is what got you here. At the point where the sidewalk ends, the business of what’s next relies solely upon what your heart calls you to do.

orn in too many directions you are at a major crossroad.

Where do you go from here?

That all depends on the extent to which your fears and considerations interfere with your ability to act from a clear and centered place. As much as you know how important it is to walk your talk, you have a harder time toeing that line when the money god and your childhood issues conspire to keep you running back to the same old, same old. Coming from a place of radical trust is easier said than done, but if you can close your eyes and take that leap, knowing which way to go will be a non-issue.

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ou’ve surrendered any need to be involved in how people decide to treat you. At one time you would have taken all of this personally but you’re so “over it,” you’re willing to let people be themselves without needing to make sense of it. New horizons are on the menu, and this could have something to do with the fact that it’s so much easier to let go. I see new projects, new associations, and the opportunity to get on with your life in another location. You’ve got a lot on your plate, and what’s coming up roses is about to change your tune, and your prospects for the future.

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n the midst of the biggest change you will ever go through, the ability to see what’s going on, or know what to expect is oxymoronic. Our lessons don’t become clear until the course is over – and even then, many of us don’t have a clue. This experience is a process. If you were to compare it to a soap opera, “The Days of Our Lives” has nothing on you. The only difference is, it only takes one episode to get from A to B on TV. In your reality whatever’s getting blasted in preparation for a rebirth is coming apart in stages. Stop expecting the show to be over and take it as it comes.

Taurus

Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

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aking up to a bigger version of yourself has rearranged your thinking. Your attention is on breaking the mold and going deeper and farther than you’ve gone before. It’s as if you’re in an alternate reality and are accessing your super powers.

Inside these changes, the people who populate your life are changing too. Old acquaintances could be falling off the wagon, only to be replaced by others who have an easier time allowing you to be who you are. Themes that call you to drop everything and go off on a vision quest are all over the place; don’t ignore them.

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his has been a good lesson in whatever it means to come down to size and get real about your self and your priorities. When whatever we think was supposed to happen gets exchanged for what Karma dictates, it teaches us so much about the ego. At this point you’ve got a whole new array of choices that are looking attractive, or not, depending on where you’ve set your boundaries. Don’t stick your nose up at anything. Opportunities that appear to be less than desirable often plop us in the right coordinates and turn out to be the very thing that gets us from A to B.

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ith your share of trauma nipping at your heels, it’s time to put things in perspective.

It looks like whatever’s going on exists in isolation, when in fact it is the same old story, playing out on a higher octave. Give yourself 5 minutes to reflect upon what was happening, 7, 14, 21, 28, 30, or for some of you, 42 years ago and you will see that time and repetition are the headmasters in this dimension. For better or worse, your primary wounds are all over this. What we find out when the same old thing keeps showing up again and again, is how well we’ve learned the lesson.

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ith more than one good reason to put yourself out there, there are big needs to get real about what you’re doing.

The tendency to overrate yourself and your abilities could easily undermine whatever you have in mind. Be careful. What you see as a valuable commodity may not be worth a dime to someone else. This is a huge reality check.

There is a fine line between panhandling and making the most of other people’s resources. The need to let whatever you are trying to manifest come out of your own pocket and stand on your own efforts is where it’s at right now.

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t’s hard to believe that you’ve wound up here. The way things are going it seems as if you’ve finally figured out how to live. As the next few months open the space for you to replenish yourself, your only job is to stay in the moment and do whatever it takes to get back to square one.

It’s time to strip away everything but what goes on in your soul, because the rest of your life has to stand upon the purest essence of what until now, has been hiding behind a façade. Things are bound to get shaken and stirred as your actions rock the boat and prompt others to face the music.

Virgo

Sagittarius

Pisces

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

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aving sustained yourself under extreme levels of pressure and restriction, you’ve either buckled under the weight, or are living with a whole new framework for understanding yourself, and your life as a whole. In the former case, the inner dialogue is riddled with excuses that will make it harder to live your truth as time goes on - in which case you’d do well to stop lying to yourself ASAP. If you’ve come out of the woods with your integrity and your skin intact, there’s no way to describe how it feels to be this clear and free to operate with 100% of who you are at the wheel.

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ou take on more than you can handle. At the moment you’ve got things under control.

As the next six months unfold, keeping your own house in order is the main ingredient when it comes to making sure that the rest of your projects hold water.

On days when it looks like you “don’t have the time,” haul back and give yourself whatever you need before you head out to conquer the world. The “Inner Piece” is the fountain of life. The external stuff is watered by it. As Jupiter prepares to blow into your sign, more than ever it’s time to tidy things up and get right with God.

Mother of the Skye

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ou are on overload. Left holding the bag, juggling multiple variables has you stretched between people, places, and things wondering how to make it all work. On top of this, the greater part of you has had to disappear in order to handle it.

This will only work for just so long. As you figure out how to balance both the energetic and the $$ budget you’re going to have to look at what/who to keep and what to throw away. Taking charge could require you to sell off any excess and eliminate parasitic influences by telling hangers-on to take care of themselves.

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

30A •

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

By Lani Duke

Two-year sentence for accidental shooting William Edward Bailey, 21, of Granville, N.Y., received 24 months in jail June 20 for fatally shooting Daniel Hein. 19, of Poultney Dec. 18, 2016. The sentence was two to five years with all but 24 months suspended, the Rutland Herald reported.

Bailey pled guilty to the accidental shooting. According to Bailey’s testimony, Bailey, Hein, Jonathan Testa and another friend were sitting in Bailey’s car when Testa handed Bailey a stolen .40 caliber pistol Testa claimed was not loaded. Hein jokingly dared Bailey to point the gun at him and fire it, but it turned out to be loaded with one bullet. Hein was killed pointblank.

Although Bailey did not intend to kill Hein, Judge Thomas Zonay ruled him guilty of criminal negligence. Prosecuting Attorney Rose Kennedy pronounced the sentence to be fair, because Bailey can be supervised in the community and learn to make better choices.

Graduations mark the switch from spring to summer The real beginning of summer is the emergence of high school seniors from their classrooms in their graduation gowns, ready to leave their graded (or ungraded) classrooms behind.

Families and friends of the Poultney High’s 23 graduates filled every seat at Dean W. Houghton Memorial Field June 15 for the school’s 81st graduation ceremony. This was the smallest class Principal Joe DeBonis has watched over in the 10 years he’s been in the school’s top post. He advised students that failure is not in falling, but in remaining where they fell.

Commencement speaker Dr. Sarah L. Jones graduated from Poultney in 2000 to become a research astrophysicist at the National

Aeronautics and Space Administration. She spoke of NASA’s seeming failures that required heroic efforts and good fortune to overcome. She also encouraged students to be careful to remain mentally healthy, full of hope and joy.

Salutatorian Taylor Jordan also stressed health, speaking about her own learning disability and those who helped her overcome it.

Valedictorian Madeline Morse encouraged classmates in strengthening their self-identities.

Fair Haven Union High graduated 101 seniors June 14 in a ceremony at the Castleton University Pavilion, enhanced with multiple layers of security in the aftermath of a thwarted school shooting threat earlier this year. Principal

Jason Rasco told the audience he had taken a list of the graduating seniors to his family’s Saranac River cabin, meditating on each name there listed. He said he wants the students to remember each other fondly and to be positive and kind.

Last year’s class president Reilly Howard congratulated the students on overcoming obstacles and heartbreaks – and surviving to arrive at their commencement ceremony.

Love without needing reciprocity, give goodness to others, Salutatorian Estelle Kearns urged.

Seniors had a difficult fall and an even more difficult February but did not become defeated or discouraged, Valedictorian Gabrielle Ochs related.

Community passage Pastor David Adams is being transferred to two churches in northern Vermont after serving Poultney, Wells, and Fair Haven United Methodist churches for 12 years. Friends planned to celebrate his service to the community June 24.

Keurig Green Mountain reaches $36.5M preliminary settlement with investors

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The company has contested the allegations throughout the case. The class-action case is headed by several large retirement systems which invested and sold shares in the company, including the Louisiana Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System.

Browne said in an interview that the $36.5 million settlement figure was based on “negotiations” between the two sides, with the assistance of a mediator.

The preliminary settlement stems from a long-running legal battle between the coffee maker and shareholders who purchased stock from the company over a roughly 10-month stretch in 2011.

The lawsuit claims during that period, the coffee company, then known as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and based in Waterbury, inflated its stock price, painted rosy

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The use of Castleton town dock spaces has led to some unhappiness. Town Manager Mike Jones told the June 11 Select Board meeting that he had been called to the lake three times in the previous week to answer complaints that one person was encroaching on another’s space. Each time, he identified the survey pins and matched them with dock numbers, he said.

The town invested a large sum of money surveying the shore some years ago to avoid the confusion. All spaces are 12 feet wide, Jones observed, and he noted people unhappy with their dock space sometimes expropriate an empty dock space and claim it as their own, he noted.

Dock contracts should be updated containing language insisting the dock space be kept tidy and trailer parking not continue too long, Selectman Bruno said.

People should use their assigned spaces and not move to another without making arrangements with the town beforehand, he said.

Some dock spaces are unusable, Selectman Robert Spaulding commented. Some are in water that is too shallow but people pay the same tax rate as if their spaces were fully functional. Some people with homes on a ledge pay the same tax rate as those with beach space, Bruno commented.

Community interaction opportunities The Lakes Region Farmers’ Market in Poultney opened June 21 and will continue through the summer on Main Street, Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ending Oct. 4.

The Lake Bomoseen Association invites

friends and neighbors of Lake Bomoseen to the annual picnic and silent auction June 30 at Lake Bomoseen Lodge. Tickets are limited and cost $30 for adults, $10 for children, 6-12. Call John Hale, 201-725-2429.

VSAC offers new high school course for seniors

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

Keurig Green Mountain has preliminarily agreed to pay $36.5 million to investors who say the Vermont-based coffee company made misstatements about its growth in 2011, according to court documents.

Attorneys for shareholders in the class-action lawsuit are asking a federal judge to approve the settlement to end the case, according to documents obtained by VTDigger.

John Browne, a New York City-based attorney representing investors in Keurig Green Mountain, filed the settlement proposal in Vermont last week.

“If approved by the Court,” Browne said, “the Settlement will result in a significant payment to the Class and will resolve the Action in its entirety.”

John P. Bueker, of the Boston-based law firm, Ropes & Gray, representing Keurig Green Mountain, could not be reached for comment, nor could the company’s public

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Vermont Student Assistance Corp., the Vermont State Colleges System and the Vermont Agency of Education have teamed up to create a new high school math course that will ensure that students leave high school with the math skills to begin college and career training programs.

VSAC research has shown that students with higher-level math skills are more likely to enroll – and successfully complete – college and career training.

Without those requisite math skills, students are far less likely to continue their education and if they do, they are often required to take remedial courses, incurring an extra cost while not earning credit.

Over the summer, a team of high school teachers and college professors will design a 12th grade course curriculum to be used at three high schools beginning in fall 2019, with plans to make the course available statewide in 2020.

The course will provide rigorous academic content as well as essential learning and social skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education after high school graduation. This course will be taught in the high school by high school teachers and passing it will qualify students to take math within the Vermont State Colleges System without the need for remediation.

“Having high school teachers and college professors design this course together is smart and innovative,” said Yasmine Ziesler, chief academic officer at the Vermont State Colleges System. “The conversations we are starting in this group will lead to stronger transitions for all students.”

The course design team includes Todd MacKenzie from Center for Technology at Essex; Kaaren Meyer from Stowe High School; Julie Parah from Green Mountain Union High School; Gillian Gale from Castleton University; Daisy McCoy from Northern Vermont University-Lyndon; and Rachel Repstad from Vermont Technical College.

“This partnership with the Vermont State Colleges System and Agency of Education begins to address some of the issues VSAC has identified and that challenge students in their college and career transitions after high school,” said Scott Giles, president and CEO of VSAC. “As state education leaders, we all want to see our students be successful as they take the next step in their education future.”

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The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

• 31A

Historic rail car suffers vandalism Two teens were found sleeping in the historic railroad passenger car parked at Vermont Farmers Food Center the morning of June 17. Rutland city Police Chief Brian Kilcullen said it appears they broke the window on the car door to get in, but evidence is not conclusive.

Other people may also have been using the car.

Damage included pulled down wires and removed seat cushions.

The 1913 car was a gift to the city after Green Moun-

tain Railroad Corp. refurbished it. The original plan was to park it next to the Amtrak station before the VFFC agreed to give it a site. The isolated spot at VFFC is somewhat vulnerable given the vandalism activity in that neighborhood, and the lack of oversight when the VFFC and neighboring businesses are not open.

The Board of Aldermen agreed to give $33,000 from the Zamias Fund to build a protective cover, but that project has not gotten off the ground. The vandalism followed window breaking and plant destruction at the VFFC a few days previous, spokesman Greg Cox said.

Man found dead in Park and Ride HARTLAND—A man was found dead in a vehicle in the Interstate 91 Park and Ride off Exit 9 in Hartland, according to police.

State police were contacted by a concerned citizen who found the deceased around 7 a.m. June 21.

Police identified the man as David Valenti, 48, of Milton. Valenti’s body was sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington for autopsy. The Windsor County State’s Attorney’s Office was notified and assisted in the investigation.

The investigation into the

cause and manner of death is ongoing and pending autopsy results. Police suspect no foul play.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation-Troop B-East at 802 2349933/Det. Trp. Christopher Blais.

Citizens Bank provides new financing for SunCommon Citizens Bank announced Tuesday, June 26, that Citizens Commercial Banking led a new credit facility for SunCommon, Vermont’s largest provider of residential, community and commercial solar systems. The funds will fuel growth after SunCommon’s acquisition of Rhinebeck, N.Y.-based solar provider Hudson Solar. Citizens is the sole lender.

“We really value Citizens Bank as a great banking partner for our growing business,” said Duane Peterson, co-founder of SunCommon, which

has 110 employees.

“The Citizens team brought great commercial banking solutions and executed the transaction quickly and seamlessly,” added Jeff Irish, founder of Hudson Solar, which has 30 employees.

“Providing growth capital is just one of the ways that Citizens delivers substantial value for our clients at every stage of their business life cycle,” said Joe Carelli, president, Citizens Bank, Vermont and New Hampshire. “At Citizens, we think about the

needs of our clients from their point of view and offer holistic solutions that deliver the combined strength of the entire bank.”

Citizens is a trusted strategic and financial adviser, consistently delivering clear and objective advice.

The Citizens Commercial Banking approach puts clients first by offering great ideas combined with thorough market knowledge and excellent execution to help our clients enhance their business and reach their potential.

Police investigate untimely death LONDONDERRY— State police are investigating the death of Francis J. Hallahan, 69, of South Londonderry in what appears to be a logging accident.

Police were notified at about 11:20 a.m. Monday, June 25, of a deceased man at the Hallahan property, 3432 Winhall Hollow Road in South Londonderry. They began an investigation. Mr. Hallahan was last reported seen between 6-7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, as he trimmed tree limbs on his property, and was later heard in his residence the morning of Sunday, June 24.

Around 11 a.m. Mon-

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day, a neighbor arrived to check on Mr. Hallahan, discovered a large tree felled in the back yard and found Mr. Hallahan trapped beneath the tree.

The neighbor called 911, and responding emergency crews at 11:19 a.m. pronounced Mr. Hallahan deceased.

Investigators found signs of trauma consistent with Mr. Hallahan being injured by a falling tree and the ground. There were no other signs of trauma. The body was being transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy. There are no signs of foul play.

Math prep for highschoolers

continued from page 30A The team expects that this course design model and its key learnings can be used to develop an English course in the future.

“This is the beginning of a great partnership that promises to have a significant impact on the success of our high school graduates,” said Heather Bouchey, acting secretary of the Agency of Education. “The skills these participating seniors will master will help them make successful transitions to college. It is a natural progression of Governor Scott’s focus on a cradle-to-career learning system.”

The partnership and curriculum development are funded by VSAC’s federal GEAR UP grant.

32A •

The Mountain Times • June 27-July 3, 2018

By Lani Duke

Hospice building expands The construction site at 7 Albert Cree Dr. in Rutland will transform itself into a new 3,000-squarefoot addition to the existing Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) facility, about Thanksgiving.

The organization’s hospice care has increased in the past five years,

Green Mountain Care Board chair Kevin Mullin said at the June 21 groundbreaking ceremony.

The $850,000 Bannerman Family Hospice and Palliative Care Center will provide interdisciplinary environments for hospice team collaboration, space for staff training and education, bereavement support, a resource library, and meeting rooms. The VNAHSR offices were built in 1990.

About $300,000 has already been raised by VNAHSR’S “Life’s Journey Campaign,” according to Bill Bannerman, chair of the capital campaign.

New marker honors Vermont’s fourth governor A Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard and Revolutionary War-era fife tunes signaled the installation of a historical marker near West Street Cemetery that identifies the interment of Vermont Governor Israel Smith (1759-1810), the state’s fourth official leader. Smith served in the Revolutionary War, graduated from Yale College, and moved to Bennington from Connecticut as a young man to hang out his shingle as a lawyer in Rupert, Rutland Historical Society spokesman Jim Davidson told the Rutland Herald.

Smith took part in the state’s first constitutional convention and served in the Vermont General Assembly when Vermont was a republic, becoming a member of Congress when Vermont was accepted into the Union in 1791. In 1797-1798 he served as chief justice in the Ver-

mont Supreme Court and as Vermont’s fourth governor, 1807-1808.

Smith moved to Rutland, the county seat, in 1790 and died in Rutland in 1810. The house occupied by Aldous Funeral Home at 44 N. Main St., was Smith’s home, built in 1793. Recognizing Smith’s contribution via historical marker originated in a conversation between former Rutland City Alderman Ed Larson and Rutland Cemetery Commissioner Thomas Giffin. Acidic coal dust from passing locomotives has eroded the cemetery’s marble headstones and vandals have toppled the markers, Giffin said, but he and a group of volunteers have been refurbishing the plot, cleaning the grounds and repairing the stones. Recent improvements include a fence around the cemetery and a stone memorial to its resident veterans.

Flory Plaza “eyesore” is at last under demolition A long-awaited moment has finally arrived as the old Flory Plaza, former home to a diner, motel, shopping plaza, and Center Rutland post office, comes down. TW Grace Excavation of Proctor began removing trash and brush from the site the week of June 18. Once the structure has been completely removed, business owner Tom Grace plans to deliver clean fill, seed, and rake the site so

it will look like lawn, Grace told the Rutland Herald June 20. John Flory, one of the property owners, had commented in April that his family intended to clean up the site to ready it for redevelopment. At that time, Joshua Terenzini, Rutland Town Select Board chair, expressed hope that the site would again be an appealing gateway for the community.

Rutland Post Office is moving The U.S. Postal Service plans to move out of the classic marble and brick building at 151 West St., Rutland, to the Annex next door at 173 West St. within the coming year. Post Office officials had told Mayor David Allaire that the administration was considering selling the post office building to the General Services Administration in April.

Recognized as the only true Art Deco-style building in Vermont, the Annex is on both state and federal historical registries and was the subject of a lengthy controversy between the postal service and historic preservation officials over the restoration of its 1927 façade. The refurbishing was complete in 2014.

The federal General Services Administration would buy the current post office building to expand its services there. Currently, the GSA houses federal courts and the U.S. Marshal’s office in the building.

USPS real estate specialist Chris Madden told Rutland’s Board of Aldermen that the post office would first complete renovations on the annex, bringing it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as he spoke at the June 18 meeting. He anticipates that the post office would continue to park in the current parking lot, the Rutland Herald reported.

The six oil-on-canvas murals in the Post Office, depicting “The Early History of Vermont,” will be sold to the GSA as part of the building, Madden said. They were created in 1937 by Stephen J. Belaski under funding by the U.S. Treasury Relief Art program, not the Works Progress Administration, as more commonly thought, according to the reference work, “Democratic Vistas: Post Offices and Public Art in the New Deal” by Marlene Park and Gerald E. Markowitz.

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Rutland area grads hear thought-provoking messages Mill River Union High Salutatorian Mathew Mathews chose loneliness as his theme at the school’s 2018 graduation ceremonies June 13, referring to the recent suicide of television host Anthony Bourdain and saying his fellow graduates have a responsibility to those they encounter who are lonely and depressed.

There are perils among the treasures of the internet, Principal Todd Finn warned the graduates. Technologies enable online bullying, scams, and “fake news.”

The big challenge for the 92 graduates is finding work that is meaningful, Valedictorian John Graves said.

Rutland High 2000

alumna Jennifer Stratton told the current year’s 194 graduates to make their life’s journey heroic. Self-doubt will be their greatest op-

the school’s sports titles and the controversy that shut down an Apple social networking app.

Connor Solimano encouraged appreci-

FIFTY PERCENT COMPLETED A COLLEGE COURSE WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL. ponent and they must learn to recognize allies and mentors, she told them.

“Class honor” speaker Sophia Moore-Smith spoke of a change from being aware of personal “lasts” to “firsts” as the “Cs” of life: change, courage, coaching, celebration, cost of college, cheering and crying.

Championships was on that list, and she cited

ation for the ideals his classmates pursue, not merely the feats they accomplish. He urged them to place value on their Rutland experience and the role others have played in helping these students succeed.

West Rutland’s 23 seniors graduated in the school’s 123rd commencement June 8. Sixteen of the graduates are on their way to

seven different colleges.

Altogether, they will use $125,000 in scholarships, with $113,000 from local organizations. Fifty percent completed a college course while in high school, while 26 percent are entering the workforce.

Salutatorian Hunter Charles Hayes spoke on how few leave West Rutland, held to the community with its atmosphere and school connection. Valedictorian Maddison Emilee McGuinness said she felt “raised” by the “village.”

English teacher Kari Maughan praised students for remaining engaged and thoughtful.

She urged them to learn practical skills and learn from older generations.

Aldermen accept refugee amnesty resolution The Rutland Board of Aldermen agreed unanimously and without debate to accept a resolution proposed by the Rutland High School Amnesty International Club. The wording follows a pattern from Amnesty International, describing refugee perils and proclaiming the city will welcome emigres.

Although Alderman Paul Clifford voted against the resolution when it was discussed in the Community and Economic Development June 11, he voted for the resolution June 18, the Rutland Herald reported. Nor did Sharon Davis question the resolution’s efficacy, as she had in committee.

What the governor and his cabinet learned Governor Phil Scott chose Rutland County as the first stop on a “road trip” he and his cabinet will take to each of the state’s 13

counties, VTDigger reported. The “Capitol for a Day” came first to what Scott described as the “epicenter of the challenges” the state is facing.

Scott’s day began at the state airport in North Clarendon before proceeding to Otter Valley Union High in Brandon, a discussion of jobs in Rutland, a stop at the firefighters’ training academy in Pittsford, and a discussion of affordable energy at Green Mountain Power’s Energy Innovation Center in Rutland.

In a tour of “The Pit,” the hollow corner of Wales and Center streets that was once occupied by the Berwick Hotel, Rutland Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Brennan Duffy said a development group intends to bring a hotel and conference center to that site. There are also plans to develop the northeast section of the downtown Rutland Shop-

ping Plaza. The tour also visited the nearly finished Center Street Marketplace.

The governor said he wants to increase the number of people in the workforce and better train the ones already here. Employers have told him they have difficulty filling open positions. There is a possibility of a one-stop job center for Rutland, similar to a program in Chittenden County.

Rutland is the state’s second most populous county at 59,087 residents, but the median household income is about $6,000 below the state median of $56,104. The unemployment rate is 3.5 percent, a tad higher than the state’s 3 percent. He said initiatives already underway will expand the amount of affordable housing statewide, encouraging more people to move to Vermont, and incentives will help lure outof-state workers.

City sidewalks are getting worse Five years after a citywide survey that showed 17 of the 43 miles of sidewalk in Rutland were either poor or failing, conditions have not improved. Using the available sidewalks can be a dangerous practice.

Individuals believe walking in the street is safer.

The city had offered to split the cost of sidewalk replacement with homeowners who want their sidewalks repaired, but the waiting list to take part in the program was 15 years old when Jeffrey Wennberg took over as Public Works commissioner.

Sometimes a property might reach the number one position on the list but have a new owner, Wennberrg told the Rutland Herald. He terminated the policy and worked out opposition from the union so that property owners could fix sidewalks if they had the money.

The sidewalk inventory, available online from the city’s website, classifies 3 miles as “failed” or completely deteriorated and impassable and 14 as “poor,” mostly deteriorated, incompatible with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In 2013, 19 miles were rated “good;” and only 7 miles were “excellent.”

Extremely cracked and heaved sidewalks are more than an annoyance for people with mobility impairment. People who depend on mobility scooters find their equipment is not street-legal and they are violating the law if they take to the streets to avoid impassable sidewalks.

The city would have to dedicate $250,000 a year to bring sidewalks up to an adequate replacement schedule but budgets only $70,000, at a rate of about $100 a foot, Wennberg said. Sidewalks’ estimated lifespan is 50 years.

The city has managed to bring in new concrete sidewalks piggybacked on other projects like the recent stormwater system repair on Library Avenue.

Asphalt sidewalk had been proposed in the past.

Although asphalt costs less per linear foot than concrete, it doesn’t last as long.

Youth service appreciated Students from Rutland High and Rutland Middle School spent the morning of June 12 working with the Vermont Old Cemetery Association to repair headstones, straighten leaning monument stones, and clean up brush and debris at Wallingford’s Sugar Hill Cemetery.

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Retired Essex police chief will be state’s next U.S. Marshal President Donald Trump nominated retired Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose to be Vermont’s next U.S. Marshal, June 20, following the January recommendations of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Republican Gov. Phil Scott (R).

If confirmed, LaRose would oversee all U.S. Marshals Service operations in Vermont. With offices in Burlington, Rutland, and Brattleboro, the Marshals Service plays a crucial role in protecting public safety in Vermont and is responsible for apprehending fugitives and sex offenders as well as managing federal prisoners and protecting federal courthouses.

Leahy is a leading member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will consider the nomination.

In their letter to the president, Gov. Scott and Sen. Leahy emphasized the importance to Vermont of the federal partnership role in combating the addiction to heroin and other opioids, and Chief LaRose’s valuable experience in that effort. They wrote: “Brad understands the challenges of this epidemic and the value of interagency coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. As a police chief, Brad has contributed personnel to the joint drug task force and helped his officers transition into, and out of, undercover work.”

Leahy and Scott noted that Chief LaRose is a dedicated public servant with deep law enforcement experience and is well regarded in the Essex community, where he has served as a police officer for more than 36 years, including more than five years as chief of police. They cited his experience in teaching recruits and officers at the Vermont Police Academy for 25 years, and the fact that he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Scott and Leahy concluded: “We have agreed that Brad has the experience, leadership credentials, and character to serve in this important role. … Over his 37-year law enforcement career, Brad has earned a reputation as a leader of integrity and high standards who gets results. We are confident that Brad would make an excellent United States Marshal for the State of Vermont. We are proud to join together to recommend Brad for this important vacancy and ask that you consider him for nomination.”

The Marshals Service, created in 1789, is the nation’s oldest federal law enforcement agency. The Marshals Service takes the lead in security of the courts and the entire judicial system.

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Pictured above is Menzie with Melina at the club luncheon.

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Democrats in the past, however, have frequently used one“We are not so terribly far apart,” Johnson said. “The time money as needed to fill budget gaps. governor gets a win in how far property taxes have come The Joint Fiscal Office projected that Scott’s latest plan down. The Legislature gets a win in how much we’re able to to buy down tax rates with about $40 million of one-time buy down our debt.” money would lead to a $50 million hole in the education While Democrats touted the budget bill, House Repubfund next year. licans said Monday that they were disappointed with the The bill passed on Monday would use about $20 million latest proposal because it comes on the heels of a series of in one-time funds and create a $35 million hole in the botched budget negotiations and a deal spoiled by Senate education fund next year, based on the JFO’s revenue and leadership. spending projections.

On Friday, Scott said that While Scott said Friday “WE ARE NOT SO TERRIBLY FAR he and House leaders had evening that there was “no APART,” JOHNSON SAID. “THE reached a budget deal to doubt” that his adminisend the spending impasse. tration and lawmakers had GOVERNOR GETS A WIN IN HOW The plan would have taken reached a deal that mornFAR PROPERTY TAXES HAVE COME the Senate’s budget bill but ing, Johnson said that no also split a large pot of anagreement was set in stone.

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The governor, who had previously refused to consider “It was my own initiative, the Senate wasn’t involved any agreement that raised property taxes next year, said and for an all-around deal that we know gets to the goverhe was on board with the plan. But Senate leadership renor’s desk, the Senate has at some point be on board.” jected the idea of the use of more money from surplus tax A second compromise amendment was proposed by receipts to buy down property tax rates.

Rep. Kitty Toll, D-Danville, on Friday evening, but Dem“We as a team said that the use of further one-time ocrats backed away from it before it made it to a vote on money was something that we were not supportive of,” the House floor. Toll said they were passing the bill to the Ashe said on Monday.

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Lawmakers have resisted using one-time money The governor said in his statement that he was disapexpected from this year’s large surplus to artificially buy pointed by the Democrats’ about-face.

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Legal pot:

Legalization includes enforcement: know the law

continued from page 1A In New Hampshire, Connecticut and New York medical use is permitted and it has been decriminalized but remains illegal for recreational use, though New York may be the next to legalize.

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced mid-June 2018 that Canada will become the second nation in the world after Uruguay to formally legalize the drug for use, possession, growing and selling. That law will go into effect in mid-October 2018.

Although cannabis remains a Schedule I drug, the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment prohibits

pro-legalization Marijuana Policy Project, told CBS News.

“I think the vast majority of Vermonters won’t notice any change at all,” Simon said. “It’s simply eliminating a fine and eliminating a penalty for growing a small number of plants.”

Timeline: Medical marijuana has been legal in Vermont since 2004 for treatment of specified diseases (see below).

In July 2013, Vermont decriminalized marijuana and reduced the penalty for possessing up to 1 ounce of marijuana or up to 5 grams of hash from being a misdemeanor

meaning it is illegal for a passenger in a vehicle to be using marijuana.

Can I sell it?

No. State officials are anticipating a regulated marijuana market in the future but there is not one as a result of Act 86.

How can I get it?

Nobody is able to purchase it. However, in other states people have been known to sell T-shirts, Uber rides and cookies and distributing marijuana as a free gift for completing the transaction. Vermont’s law doesn’t address this, said Giguere.

“The Vermont law prohibits distribution

VERMONTERS LIKELY CONSUMED BETWEEN 15 AND 25 METRIC TONS OF MARIJUANA AND SPENT BETWEEN $125 MILLION AND $225 MILLION ON MARIJUANA IN 2014. federal prosecution of individuals complying with state medical cannabis laws. The amendment expressly prohibit the Justice Department from using federal funds to prevent states “from implementing their own State laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession or cultivation of medical marijuana.”

The Rohrabacher-Farr amendment has significant bipartisan support in Congress, according to the Washington Post. Medical marijuana is highly popular with voters overall. A Quinnipiac poll conducted in April 2017 found it was supported by 94 percent of the public. And nearly three-quarters of voters said they disapprove of the government enforcing federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized it either medically or recreationally.

While only time will tell how the new law will impact Vermont, a RAND Corporation study showed Vermonters likely consumed between 15 and 25 metric tons of marijuana and spent between $125 million and $225 million on marijuana in 2014, even though consuming it was illegal during that time.

Vermont’s move is an incremental reform that will have little impact for most people in the state, Matt Simon, New England political director for the

criminal offense to a civil offense.

Jan. 22, 2018, Gov. Phil Scott signed bill H. 511 (Act 86) into law, removing penalties for adults age 21 who possess small amounts of marijuana. That law goes into effect July 1, 2018.

FAQ The Mountain Times asked Agency of Natural Resources Agricultural Resource Management Section Chief Cary Giguere and Matt Simon, for help breaking down the new law. Here is what you need to know: How old do I have to be?

You must be 21 or older.

How much can I have?

One ounce of marijuana is legal as are 5 grams of hashish. A person can have two mature marijuana plants or four immature marijuana plants.

What if I’m caught growing more than two mature marijuana plants?

You could go to prison for six months to 15 years and be fined $500 to $500,000, depending on the amount of marijuana in possession.

What if I’m caught driving and smoking marijuana?

It’s illegal to drive in Vermont while impaired to the slightest degree.

It’s illegal to consume alcohol while driving; it’s also illegal to consume marijuana. Secondhand marijuana smoke in a vehicle is also illegal,

and would not include that transaction,” he said.

“Nobody further beyond the House has clarified what that means.”

Small gifts are permitted, according to the law.

I’m not a Vermont resident. Can I consume marijuana here?

Yes. Visitors can legally consume marijuana in Vermont.

Can I consume it in public?

No. You can’t consume marijuana in public spaces, which include streets, parks, alleys, sidewalks or at any public building. You also can’t consume it anyplace that prohibits tobacco use.

What about marijuana on school property?

The law allows both schools and towns do adopt their own rules around marijuana use.

What if I’m caught consuming it in public?

You could receive a civil penalty between $100 and $500.

What about needles?

The Vermont law specifies that the possession and distribution of needles and syringes is legal. Therefore, it remains illegal to inject marijuana (yes, that’s a

thing!).

I’m a Vermont resident.

What happens if I go to New Hampshire and use marijuana there?

Marijuana is illegal under federal law. If you go to a different state you will be subject to whatever laws and penalties there are in that state.

I’m renting a home in Vermont. Can my landlord prohibit me from smoking marijuana?

Yes. You should check your lease agreement.

I’m not from this country. What laws do I have to follow?

Non-citizens could face criminal consequences for growing, possessing, selling or using marijuana.

Your visa could be revoked, you could be deported and you could be denied from coming back into this country.

What about marijuana in the workplace?

Employers aren’t required to accommodate marijuana users. They can adopt policies that prevent their employees from smoking or consuming it at the workplace.

My employer fired me for smoking marijuana when I was off the clock.

Can I sue?

No. If an employer has a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use, an employee couldn’t sue the employer because they were smoking marijuana, even privately.

I have a hemp farm and want to start growing marijuana. Can I do that?

It’s unclear. Giguere said there is concern of crops pollinating each other. There may be some guidelines on this in the future.

I want to use marijuana for medical treatment. How can I do that?

You must apply for a medical marijuana card with the Vermont Department of Public Safety. You can get a card if you have cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV, AIDS, Parkinson’s, glaucoma, Crohn’s Disease or PostTraumatic Stress Disorder.

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WINTER SEASONAL Rentals: Pinnacle 2 BR/2 BA $13,000.

Pico 1 BR/1 BA heat included $7,800. Telemark Village 3 BR/3 BA $17,000. www.

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3 BEDROOMS, 3 full bathrooms. Fox Hollow condominiums. $1900 / month plus utilities, security deposit, 1st and last month. Call Marc 954-483-9618.

S K I S E A S O N R E N TA L : 2BR/1BA near Skyeship. No pets. Rent early - get discount!

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AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND: Moon Ridge 1 BR furnished condo, upgraded bathroom with jetted tub, back deck, WB fireplace $975 plus utilities.

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RENTAL WANTED: Mature gentleman looking for a room in a house/condo for the 2018/19 season. Prefer to be near/on bus route or access road. 570-407-1635.

EXCLUSIVE WOODS RESORT 3 bdrm, 3 bath, fully furnished. Available year round or seasonal. Rent & utilities dependent on term.

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KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $990 /month. 781749-5873, toughfl@aol.com.

AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND: Pico Village 3 BR/2 BA furnished Ski on Ski off, $1,650/mo. plus utilities. www.LouiseHarrison. com 802-747-8444.

ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK Killington Town Office, 2706 River Road Full Time - 40 hours Open until Filled Overview

This is a responsible position involving a variety of activities associated with serving as Assistant Town Clerk. The position is appointed by the Town Clerk under 24 V.S.A. § 1170, and is under the direct supervision of the Town Clerk. The position requires municipal records management, elections assistance, various license issuance and recording, along with bookkeeping assistance. He/She is expected to work independently and exercise sound judgment while providing good customer service.

For a detailed job description please visit www.killingtontown.com Send cover letter and resume to: Lucrecia Wonsor, Town Clerk PO Box 429 Killington, VT 05751 Or lucrecia@killingtontown.com Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

SUMMER/FALL Rentals: Pinnacle 2 BR/2 BA outdoor pool, tennis, gym & spa, $1,250/mo. Pico Village 3 BR/2 BA furnished, $1,350/ mo. Pico 1 BR available now thru September $850/ mo. www.LouiseHarrison. com 802-747-8444.

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

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

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

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

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

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

GARDENING SERVICES 7 years experience, spring clean-up, weekly and monthly maintenance. Call Donna: 802-342-3211.

INTERESTED in growing industrial hemp? Growers with 5 years experience offering consulting and/or possible collaboration. Seed for sale. Call or text 802-3451205 for more info.

WANTED FARM LAND to lease for this growing season. 1-10 acres.

Call or text 802-345-1205.

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

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

EMPLOYMENT THE GARLIC 1/2-way up Access Road. 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Seeking yearround, full-time line cook. To apply contact Brian at 802558-0236.

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continued from page 36A RIVERSIDE FARM VENUE in PITTSFIELD seeking fulltime seasonal dishwasher email pborden@riversidefarm. com with resume or request for more information.

MARKET MANAGER The Vermont Farmers Market, Rutland is searching for a Manager. This part time, year round position includes Saturdays. The candidate must be organized, good communicator, have acute attention to detail and proficient in Word and Excel. You would report to the VFMBOD and be the person who has the most contact with vendors and customers. If interested send your resume for a full job description and interview appointment, vfmrutland@ gmail.com.

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

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE department at Killington/ Pico Ski Resort is looking to fill the following positions: Vehicle Maintenance Shop Foreman, Tractor Mechanic and Small Engine Mechanic.

Must have a valid driver’s license. These are full timeyear round positions with benefits; medical, dental, vacation, 401(k) and great resort privileges! For the full job descriptions and to apply online go to www.killington. com/jobs. EOE. ACTIVITIES ATTENDANTS needed at Killington/Pico Ski Resort. Must be at least 16 years old. Responsible for the daily operation of the Adventure Center attractions.

Ensure the safe loading and unloading of guests and verify payment by scanning tickets and passes. Must be able to work in a family environment in a friendly/professional manner. Full time seasonal.

Apply online at www.killington. com/jobs. EOE.

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.

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Billings Farm & Museum turns 36

continued from page 23A Marge Wakefield has worked at the museum for 18 years. She handles public relations and development.

“We have a host of activities today,” she said. “We’ll be celebrating a children’s book we have coming out at the end of the year, ‘Huck’s Way Home.’

We’ve introduced a new flavor of cheese, smoked cheddar.”

One of the changes she has noted over the years is that the museum has become more interactive for visitors.

“We’re more hands-on,” she said.

“We have animal ambassadors – calves, chickens and goats to greet visitors. We intend to expand our programs.”

Jen Kopf, who is the manager of interpretation, said more than 500 people showed up in just the first 90 minutes of opening.

“We get 58,000 visitors a year, and 6,000 of them are schoolchildren,” she said. “We’ve always had cows and goats,

but this year we’re adding chickens and pigs. We also get out into the community. Our excess produce goes to the food shelf. So do our excess eggs. The staff sells eggs, and the proceeds go to the food shelf.”

Another innovation this year: an educational kitchen for cooking classes.

“The kitchen at the farm is from 1890, but the new kitchen will be modern,” Kopf said.

Volunteer Susan Feinberg said she has been at the museum for four years.

That day, she was in the craft barn, showing children how to make bracelets and necklaces.

“I work all over,” she said. “I make butter. I work in the gift shop and I’ll do interpretations in the house.”

The Billings Farm and Museum is open every day through Oct. 1. For more information visit billingsfarm. org.

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As with all local option taxes, the state said. “The KPAA will continue to run the keeps 30 percent of the money collected Wine Festival and Holiday Festival and with 70 percent being returned to the help recruit volunteers for other events,” town. To make up for the approximate Coppinger said. $450,000 deficit in the town’s general “We are not receiving any extra fund, the plan was for many of the town’s funding from the town or the resort,” he events and marketing responsibilities continued. “We’re a self-sustaining orgato be transferred to the KPAA with the nization that operates based on member resort helping dues and sponsor“WE’RE LOOKING TO THE produce those ships, primarily.” events and marRob Megnin, SUMMER FOR GROWTH,” keting them as director of sales MEGNIN CONTINUED. well as invest in and marketing for its own summer Killington Resort, tourism infrastructure and events with confirmed the same. “We’ve taken it all the money it will save from this tax being on: the Stage Race, AJGA, Cooler in the rescinded.

Mountains, Downhill Throwdown, and KPAA Director Mike Coppinger, who many more,” he said. “If you look at our took over that position seven months events schedule this summer, you’ll see ago (well after the vote was passed), said just how much it’s grown… additionally the resort and KPAA have split responsiwe’ve had to hire more staff to manage bilities for running events formerly prothese events.” duced or sponsored by the town. “I’d say “We’re looking to the summer for it’s about an 80/20 split with the resort growth,” Megnin continued. “That’s our taking on 80 percent of the events,” he commitment.”

Adam Young:

Local wins Best Baker national award

continued from page 4A cakes at the inn. For all intents and purposes, the seed was planted and as high school graduation approached, Young applied and was accepted to the prestigious New England Culinary Institute.

But his goal was always to be a savory chef who creates the main courses. It wasn’t until he apprenticed under Pastry Chef Joy Jessup in New Orleans that Young found his calling.

Young went on to become head pastry chef at Quail Valley Golf and River Club in Vero Beach, Fla. under Chef Jose Faria, and then was named the executive pastry chef at the acclaimed Ocean House in Watch Hill, R.I. But then three years ago, Young realized his dream of owning his own pastry business, and along with his wife Ebbie, opened Sift Bake Shop in Mystic, Conn. They have a young daughter, Stella, who is 2 years old.

Sift is now a destination in the tourist seaport town, and Young is a local celebrity. But Young still makes it back to Vermont once in a while. Just last weekend, Young was back in Montpelier for NECI’s 2018 graduation as the commencement speaker. He also received the NECI Alumni of Distinction Award.

Crumbling castles: Polarization leads to pole shift continued from page 29A who sees things differently, all of them, on both sides, are rabidly calling for blood and guilty of the same ignorance that they accuse those on the other side of the fence of being guilty of.

It’s getting hard to watch – but part of a process, I guess. Will we rise above this, or will it do us in? Who can say – but that’s what’s on the line right now. Early this morning, my friend Jane, a gal who lives in Minneapolis, sent me a quote from a book she is reading.

In case you’re interested, it comes from “The Law of One” series. Reading it through I thought to myself, “This is what would help, and what we need to remember right now – not just in a lip service way, but in real time, all the time.” Let me leave you with that, thank Jane for the inspiration, and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

“I am Ra. The Law of One, though beyond the limitations of name, as you call vibratory sound complexes, may be approximated by stating that all things are one, that there is no polarity, no right or wrong, no disharmony, but only identity. All is one, and that one is love/light, light/love, the Infinite Creator.”

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Keurig:

Mountain meditation:

Hefty settlement of investor complaints

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pictures of growth and did not disclose excess inventory on hand.

“The initial complaint was filed in the Action on November 29, 2011, after Green Mountain disclosed, in contradiction to prior public statements, that the Company’s inventories had increased 156 percent year-over-year, and the Company had missed sales expectations, stunning the market,” Bowles wrote in the recent filing.

The defendants and third parties turned over more than 1.1 million pages of documents to the plaintiffs, while the plaintiffs provided more than 20,000 documents to the defendants.

Browne wrote in the filing last week that the settlement protects investors in the case from the risk of litigation that might lead to “no recovery, or to a smaller recovery” for them.

In fact, at one point, the case had been thrown out.

However, the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in New York overturned that decision in 2015, ruling that the claims by the plaintiffs revealed a “strong inference” of deception on the part of the company at that time.

To be eligible for claims through the settlement, investors either would have had to acquire stock during that period in 2011, or sold shares during that period, according to Browne.

Money matters:

The preliminary settlement, Browne said in an interview, comes almost two years after an initial mediation session in the case and continued talks between the parties.

According to the filing, the settlement amount is “well above” the $6 million median settlement amount in securities action in 2017. And, “the Settlement Amount also represents a reasonable percentage of the maximum damages that could be proven at trial, particularly given the risk of continued litigation,” Browne wrote.

Browne added that notice will be provided to “prospective” members of the class-action case, outlining the terms of the settlement.

“The Claims Administrator will also post the Notice of Claim Form on a website developed for the Settlement, and publish the Summary Notice in Investor’s Business Daily and transmit it over the PR Newswire,” according to the filing.

Browne said in an interview that how much each investor would receive would be determined on a case-by-case basis, including how much each person invested and how many claims are eventually submitted.

Browne said he didn’t know how many claims were expected. “We really won’t know until all the claims are filed,” he said.

Getting past ‘How’ to ‘Why’

continued from page 27A the weight of all that copy you have to edit, appreciate how your work engages your writing skills. Maybe a problem along the company’s supply chain engages your critical thinking.

The company itself could also be your “why,” if you’re working for a business that has a mission that you really believe in. You could also find a meaningful “why” in the social bonds you create with the people you work with and the customers who rely on your products and services.

Examine your mindset If adopting a new mindset about your work doesn’t help you find more meaning … try examining your mindsets.

Business writer Dan Pontefract

believes that we have three distinct ways of thinking about our work as it relates to our sense of meaning: The Job Mindset is a “paycheck mentality,” in which people perform their jobs purely for compensation.

The Career Mindset is triggered when we focus on advancement: making more money, getting that big promotion, increasing our power or sphere of influence.

Finally, the Purpose Mindset engages our feelings of passion, innovation, and commitment, and an outward-looking focus on serving your employer as a whole.

Pontefract recommends spending a week tracking your mindset.

At the end of every day, write down

approximately how much time you’ve spent in the Job, Career, and Purpose mindsets. At the end of the week, tally up the totals.

What do these numbers tell you about your mindset at work? Are you spending the majority of your time grinding towards that Friday paycheck, or looking for ways to get ahead? How does your time spent in the Job and Career mindsets compare to the time you spent in the Purpose mindset? Can you use job crafting to adjust your mindset and focus your energy more on how your work contributes to something bigger than money?

Kevin Theissen is principal at Skygate Financial, Ludlow.

of children was the focus of my work, based on the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.

As I sit on my deck, safe and sound, children have been torn from their mothers in Texas. I feel the terror the children are now feeling and the desperation of their parents. The trauma of even just being a witness to the horror has remained deep inside my subconscious and cell memory where trauma is held.

Reliving that trauma from 40 years ago, resurrected at this time by events taking place in my own country, has added a new dimension to my understanding of human suffering. The human cost of using children as political pawns is unimaginable and abhorrent.

Now I see on our border and in these “tender” detention centers and cells the face of a Honduran child or a Guatemalan toddler of Mayan descent whose family has barely survived extreme poverty, prejudice, and violence. After leaving the living hell of fear and hopelessness at home, they’re being further subjected to inhumane human rights abuses here.

An immigration pediatrician said the trauma of a child being separated from her parents and held under these circumstances will have lifelong health and mental health consequences. These children are being stressed to the point of no return.

For children to be pulled from their mothers’ arms, screaming and crying until silenced by drugs, exhausted immigration workers, or the trauma of despair, I ask: what is our nation is doing? For what do we stand?​ As I was typing, another tap hit the window and a mother bird was stunned. Beside her was a chick whose neck had broken in a first flight. I was so devastated I sobbed, inconsolable. Duane strung ribbons from each window between stained glass ornaments that have hung for many years. And I realized the source of my tears: the birds, the families, the children. We are one.

Please come together to celebrate life, share and explore our passions and concerns, and see where the spirit leads us on June 30, at 5 p.m. for a potluck and ice cream gathering. This is my 99th column and we have much to discuss.

Blessings and may God bless the children. RSVP to jilldyestudio@aol.com or please leave a message at 802-422-3616.

Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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